Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Resting: After the Homecoming parade Mary Maiulis and Julie Wortmen have some laughs with Mr. Hedges All arms! The Juniors float, one of the first place winners in the class competition. 10 Homecoming

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OOWWfl, CHUCK RCfCH The word spirit took on new meaning as students worked together to make Homecoming a success. Although held earlier than in past years, the Homecoming activities did not suffer from a lack of participation. Homecoming festivities started off with the pep rally, which was held on Wednesday, September 15. An overall feeling of excitement prevailed during the speeches, cheers, and finally, the presentation of king and queen nominees. Lined in a semi-circle at the 50 yard line, the nominees anxiously waited for Booster Block president Karen Phillips to announce the outcome of the election. A burst of applause rang out as Chuck Gross and Donna Frunk were crowned Homecoming King and queen. The best was saved for last as the Trojans defeated the LaPorte Slicers with a score of 34-20, the first Homecoming victory in four years. The annual Homecoming dance, held Saturday, September 18, was well attended by students. Happy Face . 1976 Homecoming Court: Michelle Engerski. Bill Funston, Joyce Johnston, Tim Vanzo, Janet Moore. Dennis Dunn, Donna Frunk (Queen), Chuck Gross (King), Julie Viellieu. Jim Turpin, Diane Marsh, and Mark Wortman. A Night to Remember. Listening to a speaker are Randy Lepucki 1975 King, Donna Frunk, Chuck Gross, and Pam Cullins 1975 Queen. Homecoming 9

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Moving on! One of the two first place floats was the sophomores, Chomp a Slice of Victory.” TROJRHS 5C0R8 RPTSR POUR Late float sessions on the night before the Homecoming parade and the last of tissue flowers being fluffed before, after, and sometimes during classes on the next morning are as much a part of Homecoming as the game itself. With early dismissal on Friday, September 17 in preparation for the Homecoming parade, many students could be seen hurriedly adding last minute touches to their class or club floats. By 1:30, Kennedy and Highway Avenues were lined with people ready for the parade, which started at Plaza Lanes and ended at Main School. King and Queen nominees, the band, and the cheerleaders, as well as floats, were all a part of the parade. The float theme Animals brought many original responses. The junior class float, Wrap ' Em Up”, and the sophomore float, Chomp Us a Slice of Victory , tied for first place in the class competition. We Can Eat Anything But De-feet , the senior float, placed second. In the special entry category, F.H.A.’s We Noah We ' re Gonna Win walked away with first place. The band float, They ' re Not Robin Us of a Victory”, was awarded second place. Homecoming activities brought students together and added to the joy of victory. A come back: After four years the Trojans won their first Homecoming against the Laporte Slicers. Homecoming 1 1