Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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May I have this dance? requests Bob Kane of queen candidate, Lorie S elander during the annual Homecoming post-game soc -hop. As the week of anticipation comes to a close, queen candidates Sue Sanders, Kathy Anderson, and Cindy Pickett relax at the dance. Peeking over the railing of the balcony alumni Paula Wynn and Jerry Trezciak scan the gym to spot friends. Sopping wet from the victory swim in the pool, the team and Coach Jim Bartlett rejoice the victory over Lowell Devils. 12

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reward float-builders with scrapbook memories Rushing through early suppers, car and float rivals for the Homecoming parade hastily performed last minute surgery to meet the 4:30 p.m. deadline. Builders held their breaths as entries were put to the final tests — surviving bumpy railroad tracks and passing judges approval. Unfriendly autumn breezes pierced crowds clustering along curbs to catch a glimpse of participants. A seven-foot jack-in-the-box with an animated devil rewarded the townspeople for their vigil. Pop Goes the Devil, captured first place in the float division for the Class of 1971, giving it the honor for the second consecutive year. Escaping the brisk October air, spectators sought warmth as they huddled near the blazing bonfire. As the flames began to wane, students flocked to the post-bonfire dance and grooved to the music of the U.N. Unlike the soft cumulus clouds, curling black smoke pours from the raging bonfire. As flames rise, so do expectations of a victory. A jack-in-the box manned by Diane Welch, Sonja Bradley and Alan Magiera captured first place for the Class of 1971. 11

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Elated, Teresa Baker hugs Milen Lovich and Creg Rochford as she accepts cape, crown and roses. Homecoming events attract students , alumni, townspeople Like a magnet that attracts common elements, Homecoming drew to the alma mater students, townspeople and alumni for the fall weekend. Separated by miles but not by memories, many hastened to find babysitters while others cut college classes to hurry home for the reunion. Concluding a week of finger-crossing, five queen candidates awaited the half-time coronation. Elated, Teresa Baker accepted the title of 1970 Homecoming Queen. Fans cheered frantically as the clock ticked away the final quarter of the game. Panthers rallied to score a touchdown in the last few seconds and defeated the Lowell Red Devils 18-13. Students and alumni left the illuminated field to absorb the beat of Oscar and the Magestics in the dimly lit gym. 13