Irvine High School - Citadel Yearbook (Irvine, CA)

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Renaissance, the theme of Spirit Week ' 83 (October 17-21), marked the revival of school spirit that had been dormant over the summer months. Beginning the week with a Monday holiday, the Renaissance activities were kicked off Tuesday with Peasant Day, sponsored by the freshman and sophomore classes. Lunch activities included a watermelon-eating contest — no hands allowed — and selling boxed lunches prepared by student wenches . It was a lot of fun, and being sold as one of the ' wenches ' was a real experience, explained Sophomore Teresa Crosby. Wednesday was Jester and Clown Day spon- sored by the junior class. At lunch a costume- judging contest was held and the three best jesters — Joe Getzinger, Isabel Benavides, and Bruno Dworzak — were chosen to present the Homecoming Court with their crowns an d appear in the Homecoming parade. I think the Renaissance theme is a good idea but it ' s a little difficult to find costumes for the dress-up days, said Senior Monty Johns. On Thursday IHS took on the appearance of a palace. Royalty Day had students from all classes dressed us as kings, queens, damsels, and knights. At lunch a traditional Renaissance Faire was held. It included everything from kiss- ing and dunking booths, to foods from all over the world prepared by various cultural and ethnic- related clubs on campus. Friday was the ever-traditional IHS Color Day with blue and green balloons filling the campus and a noontime concert, featuring the Modern Americans. Color Day was really fun. It was something you could dress up for without having to go out and buy a costume, said Junior Keith Griffith. I thought Spirit Week was a complete success . We had more participation than ever before, in- cluding the involvement of clubs and other organized groups on campus. It was the best Spirit Week ever, said Sherry Phelps, activities direc- tor and spirit week co-ordinator. The Renaissance theme helped to bring a new and exciting spirit to IHS, and Impressions were left of a fun and enthusiastic week. — by Kathie Kieran and Martin Walter ANTICIPATION: Sheri Starkey and Shelley Renteria await their chance to assault the prisoner In the dunk tank, on Royalty Day. ROYAL PUNISHMENT: Lance Neal, sentenced to the dunk tank on Royalty Day, falls in. Spirit Week 11

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CLOWNING AROUND: The announcement of the best-dressed jester is awaited by Joe Getzinger, Isabel Benavldes, and Bruno Dworzak. All photos by Jim Slumpff 10 Spirit Week

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returns Renaissance, the theme of Irvine High ' s sixth Homecoming, symbolized the rebirth of school spirit. Preceding the Homecoming game and dance was Spirit Week. Peasant Day started the week off, followed by Jester and Clown Day, Royalty Day and finally the traditional Blue and Green Day. The Homecoming court, Traci Reynolds, Allison Joyce, Lynn Balsamo, Carolyn Riggs, and Donna Phelps was paraded around the stadium in gleaming Mercedes-Benz convertibles during half-time at the Friday Homecoming game. I was really nervous and excited. At that mo- ment, I realized that I was actually a member of the court! said Joyce. As the fading melodies of the Vaquero Marching Band were heard, the stadium crowd awaited the announcement of the new Homecoming Queen. The spectators roared as Donna Phelps was crowned Homecoming Queen of 1983 by Candy Anderson, the ' 82 reigning queen. The Homecoming dance was traditionally held in the gym; the gates provided an enclosed area in which couples could relax. It was great being able to go out into the Am- phitheater this year, instead of having to stay in a hot, stuffy gym for the entire dance, said Tony McDaniel, senior. Attire that evening was semi-formal, and music was supplied by the band 2002 Now only a memory. Homecoming ' 83 certainly remains one of the lasting Impressions of Irvine High. — by Cathy Choui J ' ZjLAai • g-» ' ■Zi S :.A W Albert and James Photograph . i TUXEDO TALK: Melody Staniforth takes time to chat with friends Jennifer Sellers and Ray Mazelin during the Homecom- ing dance. JOYFULLY SMILING: Donna Phelps is crowned Homecoming Queen of ' 83 by the 1982 queen, Candy Anderson. M4 y ' - Gary Ferrato 12 Homecoming Dance Court