Gateway Regional High School - Profile Yearbook (Woodbury Heights, NJ)

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Senior Court members, Janice Federico and her escort, Joe DeGenova. Maria Lipscomb and her escort John DeMareo Gateway's last home foot- ball game was on a day filled with more events than just a football game. The Gators defeated Williamstown 15-6. Before the game the parents of the football players were honored, and also Saturday was Gateway's Homecoming. The court proceeded around the track during half- time. At this time the new Queen was crowned. The 1976-77 court was made up of one girl and her escort from grades 7-11, and 5 senior court members. Out of the 5 senior girls one was crowned as Homecoming Queen. This year's court wasp from seventh grade- Maria Braaksma and her escort Bobby Parks, eighth grade- Dottie Phelps escorted by Ray Kinsella, ninth grade- Terry Russo escorted by Greg Shelter, tenth grade Lisa Lenny escorted by Bill Woz- niak, and from eleventh grade Laurie Schaum escort- ed by Charlie Lewis. The Seniors wereg Chris Adamski escorted by Greg Piatek, Janice Federico es- corted by Joe DeGenova, Ma- ria Lipscomb escorted by John DeMareo, and Kathy Towles escorted by Mark Foresmen. Escorted by Ken Smith, Nancy Andrews was crowned Homecoming Queen, by last year's Queen, Joanne Dalley who was es- corted by Mr. Lelko. Gateway's Junior Miss, Re- nee Vekkos and her escort Frank Wilson were present as part of the Homecoming fes- tivities. Nancy Andrews will pre- side as Homecoming Queen until next year when she will be invited back to Gateway to crown next year's Homecom- ing Queen. 76 Jr. Miss for Gateway, Renee Vekkos, and her escort, Frank Wilson. 75 Homecoming Queen, Joann Daly crowning 76 Queen Nancy Andrews.

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GATOR BAND The very active 1976-77 Marching Gators continued to lead the way in school spirit at Gateway this yearg providing a musical boost at pep rallies and adding color, life, and excitement to Gateway football games. The marching unit also represented Gateway at several civic functions, including a number of parades in our sending districts. Highlights of our season included participation in field competitions in West Deptford and Clayton. The band and band front also went to Wildwood to march in the Firemen's Convention in September. An important factor in this year's Band was the addition of all our Junior High students to our complete program. This is the first time in several years that the Marching Unit has had so many members. Many of our members were students who had never marched before. In light of this, the progess that the group made throughtout the season was fantastic. We will miss the Seniors fespecially Beth and Valerie-our drum majorettesl that have provided us with leadership, enthusiam, and support during their years in Gateway Band. l 139