Forest Lake High School - Forester Yearbook (Forest Lake, MN)

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Drum Beats Signal 1968 Homecoming Homecoming week began as the calm was shattered by the echoing drum beats bounc- ing off the walls. The tension grew with every day of the week, and a pep rally signaled the beginning of the festivities which led to the traditional ceremonies. Inhibitions created during the weeks were released in the frantic activity of Skit Night. Organizations competed with one another for the honor of producing the corniest skit. The winner, however, was a serious, clever skit which the Spanish Club presented. Homecoming night was clear and warm, and the stands were crowded with alumni, teachers and students. Shouts of enthusiasm pounded the night and the spirit was picked up by the team and converted into points for the 1968 Ranger Homecoming game. After saving the villagers from the ferocious bull, El Matador” is carried off in the Spanish Club's skit. Climaxing the enthusiasm of the night was the burning of Fri- dley’s effigy in a warming bonfire. 9

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To the beat of the drum, Becky Schimdt and Bill Lawler lead the slithering snake dance out to the bonfire. While majorettes Mary Lou Stuard and Margaret Schmidt descend from their throne after being Tessier stand at attention. Bill Lawler and Becky crowned Homecoming King and Queen. 8

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Seniors Pat Kunshier and Norm Peterson dance to the music of the “Changing Times” at the homecoming dance. Under the direction of Bill Lawler, the band played several songs, including “Auld Lang Syne” and a can-can. Ranger’s Battle Forest Lake halfback, Steve Ramsey, sweeps around the Tiger’s left end for a substantial gain in the third quarter of the Ranger's 10