Eastside High School - Ram Country Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Homecoming AAk lg Spirit, pride, and participation were all part of Homecoming '8l. A week filled with tradition, spirit, and fun was Homecoming ,81. From October 26-30, the whole student body and each individual class participated in various activities to encourage school spirit. Each day of Homecoming '81 accented recognition or appre- ciation of some aspect of the school. Homecoming '8l's theme was Time for Recognition, Appreciation, Elegance, Pride, and the Ram Spirit. On Monday, each class was recognized by the way they were dressed. Seniors came as senior citizens, juniors wore their clothes backwards, sophmores came as tacky as they could, and freshmen, last but not least, came as babies. Not only did students want to be recognized, but the individual classrooms wanted to stand out also. Monday morning each class decorated their door that was judged later that day. Mrs. Sutherby's door won first prize, Mrs. Jones's won second prize, and Mrs. Perez's won third. The football players were shown appreciation on Tuesday. Students showed their appreciation for their favorite player by making a special button or bringing a special treat. Everyone came dressed in flowered shirts and leis. Coronation was on Wednesday, a perfect time for elegance. All the clubs had sweethearts representing them. The school waited to see who would acquire the titles of Miss Homecoming, Miss E.H.S., and Miss Ram. Thursday was filled with orange and green. This was the second year that a carnival had been held during homecoming week. All proceeds went to the organization sponsoring each booth. There was a contest Friday to see which class wore the most black. Wearing black signified Blackout the Bulldogs Day. The big game was the end ofthe homecoming activities, but what would the game be without a rousing pep-rally. The Rams showed their spirit, and that's what homecoming really means. gg ...W 20fHomecoming s l ll Q. guy: XQRL-ef! ' l. Miss Homecoming, Kelly Greenan and Mr. Homecoming, Mark Minck post for coronation picture. 2. The Rams attend the Bulldog funeral at the rousing Ram pep-rally. 3. Many participate in the marble guess which was sponsored by the cheerleaders.

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Will we see a World War III in our lifetimes? People are afraid to die, so they're not going to start a war that will surely end in death for everyone. Ronda Ott With international instability and the increase in the number of dictatorships in the world today, it seems likely to me that we will see a war. Brian Ferinden The possibilities of a third world war seem very slim, but if one did occur, it would probably be by mistake. Mark Mink Should all young people be required to serve time in the mili- tary? I don,t think that I personally would want to do it, but for the strength of the country, I think it's a good idea. Stott Woods If there is a war there should be a draft of both men and women, but in time of peace it should not be required. It should be an individual's own decision. Barbara Reeb The military provides a certain pride and discipline that would be good for anyone to learn. I think that it would be a great experience for a lot of people, but I don't know if it would be good for everyone. It should be encouraged, but not forced. Cindy Kearney Opinions f 1 9

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Coronation Vi Qi NN Coronation was a time for elegance. Signifying a time for elegance was coronation, the climax of Homecoming ,8l. On October 28, the school auditorium was filled with students, friends, and parents to honor all the girls in the program. Keith O'hara was the master of ceremonies. To start the program off, Joy McFadden entertained the audience with a rendition of The Greatest Love of All. The Kings, Mark Minck, Mr. Homecoming, and Brian Ferin- den, Mrs. E.H.S., were then introduced and presented with the Kings' dance by Lauri Stallings. Keith Faulk, a former master of ceremonies, introduced some of Eastside's former kings and queens, who were then serenaded by Mark Minck with You Decorated My LIfe. Each club had a sweetheart representing it together with an escort. Class sweethearts and candidates for Miss Homecom- ing, Miss Ram, and Miss E.H.S. were also present. The high- light of the evening came about as Kelly Greenan was crowned Miss Homecoming, Gayla Beach as Miss Ram, and Cathy Koon as Miss E.H.S. The evening was ended by a song, 'tWhat the World Needs Now, from the queens, court, and sweethearts. l. Miss Ram, Gayla Beach, walks down the stage after receiving her crown. 2. Robin Shultis, sweetheart for the sophomore class, is escorted down the aisle by Larry Tur- byfield. 3. Debbie Kirby congratulates Cathy Koon after she is named Miss E.H.S. Coronation f 21