Galesburg High School - Reflector Yearbook (Galesburg, IL)

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the latin look, senior Straining for the finish, junior Annette Funkhouser rolled to a Erst place victory for her clam in the Big Wheel raoes. Q ? L m 'gnu Q of so .x HX VF' At the climax of Shonslllawaiian senior W.C. Gatlin bent over give the senior class the winning edge limbo contest. Joe Dennis and waving to friends, dur- parade. Q6 .1-,hbwx .5 SSSRXSRX

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' omecoming week i 55' se 1984 was full of fun activities that many people could participate in. On Monday, September 24, the activities were kicked off with nerd dress up day and big wheel races. a different theme. Tues- day students togas and they took part Wednesday was was also an ice-cream Students with W featured the A gathered around as ' full of school colors there was an all school assembly where and a yelling contest held. After school there was a the float contest, the parade, and the much awaited game. Participation in the activities was high due to the fact that points were awarded to the winners of the contests. The four classes competedithroughout the week and the winner was announced at half time of the football game. The seniors walked off with first place. However, the week was not all fun and games. A lot of work was put into' creating the floats, planning the agenda, and decorating for the semi-formal dance on Saturday, September 29, which was the event that closed the week was a busy one, it will be week 1984. Although as th Homecoming '84 above: The exuberant crowd know they will and make Homecoming a celebration. lower right: Varsity volleyballers Angie 4, 0'Conner, Scarlett A'l-learn, Jenni Dagen, and Janice Steck bask in the glory of the Homecoming parade. immediate right: Crown bearer Dong Tho- mas relaxes with king candidates Bob Jack,- son and Doug Dawson after the Royalty assembly. Q ' lbw Witt., .

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V X J--, ha., K Responding to a pep talk from Coach Bolinder, the Varsity football team reached peak winning spirits at the Homecoming assembly. lthough 1984 was a year of change, the tr a d i tio n , pomp, and pageantry of Homecoming remained the same. As ever, Homecoming week was a time of preparation and excitement. Those final, grueling football practioesg the finishing touches on the floats for the paradeg the last moment buying of formal attire, corsages, and boutonieres were all a part of it. x , ,V The anticipation of Homecoming weekend began to build through the week with the annual rivalry between the classes for ix supremacy. With the crisp fall air came the Thursday night bonfire, a time of gathering with friends. Friday brought a full day of activities. There was the pageantry of the Royalty Assembly. announcement of the winners of the Homecoming week pep talk by the illustrious football coach. In the afternoon of the parade which represented hours of hard work. The victory at the game that evening as past and present the stands. The climax of Homecoming week was the Saturday the beautiful clothes and dimmed lights and close dancing. The year may be full of upheaval and good times may 4 tradition and changelessness of Homecoming will remain. Q a T il 'F I 5 41' ' V' I' ' ,i U7 . ,, A A ag. , 4 V A n 1, . s ' s gn I . 2 , . ig . . 1 if ' 1' ri- f L ' Q ' 'N' K X.----,.,,-, N , f If 3 x.,.., i I l a . Q a -. , , QS 'ilk ,N 'vs ,,,,....f t1t '-Q f'f'f KI 'X r ' - -...V The participants on the freshman class float prepare to pass judgement on the Quincy Blue Devils. Q WS- Varsity football players Doug Cox, Greg Johnson, Dan Dick and Andy Ryan psych up at the assembly. The tirst place senior class tloat rolls down Main Street proclaiming the Silver Streaks ' as the Devilbusters of '84. ' 1... fi. .. . -vi 'fi . ,.:..m'!