James Madison High School - Prospectus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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America on Parade w ho would expect to see Elton John or the Green Meanie studying Algebra 3-4? The sight was a strange one at Madison, even on Hal- loween. The crazy costumes, mums, and smiling queen candidates could mean only one thing: Homecoming! Festivities began when the War- hawks pounded University, 14-0. It wasn't exact- ly easy, said Tony Rodriguez, center for the team, but the fact remains the defense refused to give up any points. Half time was sparked by several student floats including the senior's effort that putted away in first place. The highlight was the crowning of head cheerleader Sandy Warath as Homecoming queen. I was stunned, she said later. It was really exciting. After the bar- becue dinner of hamburgers and beans, ( Is that what they're supposed to be? burst one pros- pective diner), a rousing bicentennial sock hop was held in the gym. What better end to an ex- citing day than hustling to the music of Higher Ground? 1 Riding happily in the Homecoming parade is the 1976 Homecoming Queen, Sandy Warath, and her escort, Jerry Pince. 2 A few of those working on the Barbecue take time out fora little clowning. 3 Lined up at Vacation Village and looking pretty are Homecoming Queen candidates Becky Rader, Sandy Warath, Debbie Johnstone, Sandy Coleman, and Leslie Kirwan. 4 Julie Lemon, keeping company with mice Jill Jondall and Gigi Golden, shows the camera one of her better sides. 5 George Washington, otherwise known as Gary Sopher, makes a comment that causes Betsy Ross (Martha Clark) to wince. The float they are riding with nurse Clara Barton, who is known in civilian life as Michal Barge, took first place from all other floats for the senior class. 116 Homecoming

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A Winter Serenade Christmas trees falling on Highway 805? Hours before the ASB Ball five girls met at Leslie Kirwan's house to transport two Christmas trees to Monte- zuma Hall. The young ladies tied the trees to Leslie's station wagon, but driving down 805 the trees began to slip. Before we knew it, recalled Leslie, the ASB Ball committee chairman, the Highway Patrol was on the scene helping us secure the trees. When the group arrived at Montezuma Hall they discovered that someone forgot to order the white-linen table- cloths. Three hours were spent rounding up some red, plastic ones. To top it all off, cried another committee member, when we went to introduce ourselves to Lightnin', the band that was scheduled to play for the ball, we discovered that they had the wrong room. Lightnin' finally showed up a few minutes later. Despite all the minor problems, the dance was a great success and boasted a larger attendance than in previous years. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Renee Moreno as the ASB Ball Queen with her escort Lester Warner. Her junior attendant was Jenny Able and Mika Stevenson was the sophomore attendant. 118 A.S.B. Ball