Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Pep rally replaces cancelled bonfire; Sarah Barr reigns over Homecoming Due to a heavy rainfall , an indoor pep rally , held in the junior high school ' s gymnasium , replaced the traditional Homecoming bonfire. Centering their speeches on the offense and defense of the squad , Senior gridmen Dave Bolsega, Dave DeMuth , and Terry Seljan also promoted the Homecoming spirit. The attention then switched to the announcement of the Homecoming court. Senior Denise Nichols , Booster Club president , introduced the nominees as they entered the gym. Principal Mr. Robert Day ' s cro wning of Sarah Barr as queen climaxed the events of the evening. Early in the Homecoming battle against Merrillville, junior Robbie Robbins catches a pass to gain extra Trojan yardage. Taking advantage of good blocking. Senior quarterback Dave DeMuth fakes a hand-off and then maneuvers himself to throw a pass. ' r . ♦ • 70 Homecoming

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With the club members walking next to their special entry, the Future Homemakers of America ' s, Eat ' Em Up, depicts the Homecoming theme of The Great West. After leading cheers for the first half of the Homecoming game, Varsity Captain ]udy Silverman, senior, enjoys the band ' s half-time performance. Homecoming finalists Julie Mikula, Cindy Carroll, and Melinda Jones express their happiness as Romie Sidabras escorts Queen Sarah Barr to receive her crown. 12 Homecoming