Hinsdale South High School - Vespa Yearbook (Darien, IL)

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Tradition was broken when the annual Spirit Week was pushed aside to make room for our first Hornetfest. Students congregated in the fieldhouse to try their luck at the various game booths spon- sored by different clubs and orga- nizations. At 7:30 p.m. everyone moved to the gym to view the coronation of ♦he Homecoming Queen. After an opening speech by Athletic Direc- tor Dave Smith, former track star Gene Hughes made an appear- ance, and the 1984 Homecoming Queen Diane Hartz was intro- duced. Then the nominees for queen and their escorts were intro- duced by John Berst and Larry Rose. Eventually, they crowned Donna DeFiore as the 1985 Home- coming Queen. Afterwards, many people in the crowd decided to try the refresh- ments provided by local restau- rants, while others headed back to the merriment of the indoor carni- val. At 9:00 p.m., the entire student body convened north of the foot- ball field for an inspiring pep-rally and bonfire. Excitement and pride welled up In everyone as the bright light of the bonfire illuminat- ed the varsity football players. The magical evening had to come to a close, though; the even- ing’s festivities finally ended as the flames of the fire began to flicker and die. Students left individually — bound by a common thought ... Hornetfest had been a success! Side-line entertainment is provided by three band members, as an en- thralled Mark Timko absorbs the excitement of the night. At the Art Club's Cafeteria Glop Slop booth. Dale Bilek tries out his t.p. flinging techniques. As the blazing bonfire warms the air, the football team becomes “fired-up for the big game. HORNETFEST 13

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The Start of Something Big Enthusiastic football players display the treatment they intend to de- liver to the Crane Cougars. The Hornetfest balloon hovers above the school, inviting one and all to attend the fun-filled evening. Radiant smiles shine on the faces of the Homecoming Court and their escorts as they become the center of attention.

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Magic in Paradise With a protective arm around Nancy Maresh, Greg Schel welcomes a moment of relaxation. Always pranksters, Kristie McBain and Jackie Bull invade the dance with a tango. Love-struck Tina Pohl gently straightens Nick Gianacakos’ boutonniere. Saturday, September 28, was a spe- cial evening for many happy couples and friends of Hinsdale South. After the boisterous festivities during the week, everyone was ready for the cool-down. Or were they? If anything, the dance floor was steaming from beginning to end, as the D.J. skillfully kept the crowd dancing to songs both rowdy and romantic. Of course, romance wasn’t limited to the dance floor. Amid the noise of the min- gling crowds, many a couple sent each other knowing glances. The presentation of the Homecoming Court, later that evening, added a nice change of pace. But no one stood on the sidelines for long. It certainly was “Al- most paradise 14 HOMECOMING DANCE