Jefferson High School - Revolution Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

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12 • Homecoming Junior attendants, Wendy Costello, Matt Gilbertson; senior royalty, Judy Ruud, Rich Thomas, Heidi Ruehle, Pete Stahl; Queen Marcy McLaughlin, King Jim Brinkhaus; senior royalty, Jill Ruud, Mark Shonka, Anne Rockwell, Bill Jarrard; sophomore attendants, Geri Geohl, Jim Becker. In her moment of glory, Marcy McLaughlin receives the crown from former Queen Sue Davies.

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Homecoming Spirits High Despite Thirteenth In a rowdy halftime parade, junior Pat Hanke drives the volleyball float as seniors, Debbie Decorsey and Stephanie Precht wave to the In celebrating their first Homecoming, sophomore cheerleaders release crow(j bags of helium balloons. Friday the thirteenth was full of excitement. It was a day for the unusual. This was no ordinary football game. It was Homecoming. Finishing touches were added to the floats; band members waited for their moment to march; and the football players thought, “I have to win this game.” The crowd was in an unusual mood, too. It was rowdy — into the spirit of the game, and excited with the novelty of having Homecoming on Friday the thirteenth. The school prepared for this moment for almost a week. The cheerleaders “Sink the Skippers” campaign included wearing T-shirts, hats, and crazy socks. The game began after helium balloons were sent into space by sophomore cheerleaders. There was no scoring for Jefferson until with 23 seconds left in the first half, Ted Hill ran 85 yards for a touchdown. ' aFFicncnsive crowd that watched the halftime. People asked, kdleH Zt Wln?” We Weren,t 8etting Killed, the score was only 14-7 Afte a five game losing streak maybe Friday the thirteenth was the day tc FHd BufVhf.traditi°nal unlucky Friday the thirteenth was carried on Despuethe efforts of the players tl final score was 21-7 for Minnetonka 4 UriJlJ. JA , AMn . 3 - H As the band plays “Disco Inferno,” junior Amy Paton, and seniors, Lori Lieser, and Jill McHenry perform. Homecoming • 11

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Spirit Of Coronation Revived It was a day of anticipation, a day of unified school spirit. The day of the Homecoming coronation was one of pageantry. Through concerted efforts by the Homecoming Committee, the candle-lit gym set the atmosphere for a majestic coronation. Students reacted enthusiastically and with pride in their coronation. As Jim Bailey, activities director said, “Parents, teachers, and students responded favorably to the decorations.” Student Government President, Gretchen Schneider, and Doreen Gill were mistresses of ceremonies. The Marching Band provided music and the Flag Corps added a touch of elegance. After candidates assembled, the crowd waited with anticipation. A drum rolled as Schneider fumbled with the enveloped. “And the king is ... Jim Brinkhaus.” Again the drum rolled. “And the queen is,” announced Gill, “Marcy McLaughlin.” Newly crowned. Queen Marcy McLaughlin and King Jim Brinkhaus enjoy their reign. bJhoJ 01 haO'Pf) Hfeocre 'HJPj 'f'uyo ar Un , UU ' ••JoC Qn pocu k (Jj clfy’— G - j. . , .w u Vv [f' clk h Gure 'AjHj n As the Flag Corps performs, Jill Ruud and Mark Shonka step under the trellis. An enthusiastic crowd watches in awe as the royalty is announced. Homecoming • 13