Fairborn High School - Flight Yearbook (Fairborn, OH)

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‘A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS’ Illuminates a world of enchantment f new dimension was added to the Homecoming weekend this year. Instead of the traditional Friday night game and dance, the events were held on separate days; the game on Friday and the dance on Saturday. This change eased the usual rush for students to hurry back home in order to put on their snazziest suits in time for the dance. Not only were the eyes of the Royal Court and all others sparkling, but the new fashions shone also. Ladies and gentlemen alike wore dress suits topped off by stylish hats. Matching pumps and purses accom- panied the girls whose gloved hands slight- ly shook with nervousness. The guys were as kind and polite as could be and as time progressed, the warmth and excitement around them made them relax and enjoy the fun. Freshmen, newcomers to what Home coming was all about, found the friendly atmosphere and beautiful surroundings a great ease to their senses. The sponsors of the dance. Student Congress, had outdone themselves with their decorating. The room was glittering with paper stars covered with sparkles and the tables were completed with blue and brown carnations in glass bud vases. Soft music played around the room and school became a totally different world to those on the dance floor. It wasn't at all like the way I pictured Homecoming to be. but I had an enjoyable time and it was really worth going to, commented Bryan Williams, one of the Freshman Attendants. As the clock struck midnight, couples retreated from the dance floor bringing A Night Under the Stars to a shining finish! Starlight. Starbright Freshman Lela Wright prepares a star, making sure the commons will twinkle during the dance Because the dance was held on Saturday this year the Student Congress began working early in the morning preparing for the dance One of their duties was to decorate the com mons which mostly consisted of making stars tc hang from the ceiling which helped create a moonlight atmosphere The night proved exciting to the Homecoming court consisting of Freshmen Bryan Williams. Sandy Clark, David Delisio; Juniors John Fulton. Christa Armstrong: seniors Dan Neely. Lucy Huntington. Tim Sizemore. Kim Patterson. Queen Teresa McKibbin. King Steve Barker. Cordell Pride. Tina Adkins, and Sophomores Rob Burton and Cammy Cameron. Making their moves to the steady beat. Jackie Grieshop. Jeff Brock. Heather Cassily and Scott Bowling show their talents on the dance floor during Saturday evening's Homecoming dance. Homecoming

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A' MIGHT CINDER THE 1 STARS’ Illuminates a world of enchantment “Q Otar light, star-bright, first star I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight. When we were children these verses provided us with hope and faith for our most magical dreams to come true. On Homecoming night, dreams became realities and A Night Under the Stars gave many a special glow. This special glow was apparent on the faces of the attendants as they were chauf- feured around the stadium in sleek conver- tibles. With happy smiles and waving hands, they were given the spotlight for this memorable experience and the light didn't dim throughout the evening. But this was only part of Homecoming's ac- tivities. To fulfill the anticipation of the crowd. King Steve Barker and Queen Teresa McKibben were announced as the royalty to reign over the festivities. Teresa commented. I was happy just to be an at- tendant, but the honor of being Queen real- ly made the night special. As half-time rolled around, the Skyhawk Force made their appearance. Putting on a show of glamour and delight, they added more spirit to the already excited crowd and players. Homecoming made us a lit- tle more nervous than usual, but we per- formed with excitement and really worked hard for perfection, commented Senior Nancy Sawyer, Guard Captain. As the Force marched off the field, the gridders once again took command. The Skyhawk team was fired up for the second half and team member Chet Saunders said, The first half was tough, because the team was down about our season record and having to face one of the best teams in the state made it even tougher. But that didn't really effect us spirit-wise and we gave it our best. Even when it was over we were still excited. Despite the tough struggle, the Wayne Warriors managed to overcome the 'Hawks with a 31-0 victory. Coach Thomas Massie explained his feelings about the game. This game, to me, was a heck of an accomplishment for our team. We shut Wayne out in the second half, letting them gain no more points, and if our team hadn't had enough courage to get out there and give it their all. we would've lost by even more.” Even so, the crowd was still proud and appreciative of tfte effort put forth by the players and cheered them on as they left the field. Homecoming Exchanging a light-hearted joke. Heather Barn- hart and Stephanie Roberts wait for the game to begin as Julie Hohler and Bobbie Wharton take a last minute inspection of the banner. n the hope of a punt, the defense line risks a little ain to reject Wayne's attempt at an extra point at he long awaited game.

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Happy faces were seen tiding around the field Homecoming night, and none were happier than those of the Freshman attendants Bryan Williams. Sandy Clark, and David Ddisio. Taking a rest in the auxiliary gym. Juniors Eric Burns. Kathy Herd. Amy Handy, and Sophomore Rob Burton quietly converse over the din of the music coming from the dance floor Filled with happiness. Qiiwii I «-rev» McKibben and King Steve Barker admire then court Homecoming