Houghton Lake High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Houghton Lake, MI)

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The second annual powderpuff foot- ball game ended in a 22-22 tie on Oc- tober 27th. The upperclassmen girls failed in their attempt to capture the win for a second time. Approximately 100 girls warmed up for a contest which most people believe exclusive to guys. Practices began early in October. Participation and enthusiasm ran high for both teams. We were more organized than the other team, commented junior Nona Rosebohm. Game day brought enthusiasm to a peak. The teams dressed in jerseys bor- rowed from the Bobcat football players. Spirit ran high and secret plays were discussed in hushed tones. At 7:00 p.m. the senior and junior girls, under Coaches Tom Major and Barb Sheeler, met the opposition on the field. Principal Ron Szewczyk, Brenda Randall, and Assistant Principal Dick Brown led the sophomore and freshman girls in their attack. After the opening kickoff, the underclass team ran a touchdown play and gained the extra points. Two touchdowns and two extra point plays by upperclassmen brought the score to 16-8. With little time left on the clock, Szewczyk's girls scored another touchdown, making the halftime score 16-14, seniors and juniors. After halftime honey ceremonies, the game resumed with advances halted on both sides by penalties. The upperclass scored another touchdown but failed in their attempt for the extra points. It was a critical situation for the underclass as they trailed with a score of 22-14. Nevertheless, they succeeded in making a final score, ending the con- test with a 22-22 tie. Coach Sheeler's feelings on the game's outcome were positive. I'm glad it ended in a tie.'' Sporting his University of Michigan hat for inspiration. Coach Szewczyk commented, “It takes a better team to face adversity and come from behind.'' Raymond ABOVE LEFT: While silently watching the game action. Coach Sheeler plans new strategies and Renae Follrath reviews offensive plays. ABOVE RIGHT: Teresa Manzella of the upperclass blue offense fights for yard- age with the help of teammates. Yardage was low, however, through the ef- forts of Norma Breyer. RIGHT: Underclassmen Tom Boals, Kristy Carrick. Kelly Garrett, and Tricia Wyman portray the optimism and excitement felt by all of the powderpuff foot- ball players during the game.

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LEFT: Posing prettily from left to right are “Cmdyrella Wellington. Hot-to-Trot Huffmaster. Barbie Benton Brown. “Happy Hooker Hook, and Shirley Temple Geers. The girls dressed in their best for the evening gown competition at ■o the senior dance in October. Bert Parks Bischoff 5 acted as master of ceremonies. Each honey candi- • date was described by Miss Henning as he mod- eled his gown on a raised platform. ABOVE: Former Homecoming Honey Todd Housenga stands back with the Honey Can- didates of 1980 for a better view of Parish Geers' emotional moment. © co 9 LEFT: Shake it Shirley! Parish Geers poses for the media during halftime ceremonies of the powderpuff football game. The classes elected Shirley Temple Geers 1980 Hon- ey.

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Second Annual Powderpuff Ends in Tie Raymond ABOVE: The actions of upperclassmen Penny Nor- ris and Lisa Rase reveal the enjoyment felt by thoughts of underclass destruction in the powderpuff game. LEFT: Junior Johanna Spehar and sophomore Kelly Speiss display their grasp of the true meaning of fellowship and sportsmanship after the powderpuff game. ■o § E (0 cr 11