Jefferson High School - Statesman Yearbook (Cedar Rapids, IA)

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K'! ' As the finalists and their escorts dance to the theme, lf You Leave Me Now, bystanders gather around to watch. 41. Candidates Sue Jorgensen and Karen Popelka find a moment to talk after the assembly announcing the 25 semi- finalists. Jody Doyle radiates an expression of joy and surprise seconds after receiv- ing her crown.

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TWENTY-FIVE HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES Front row Lori Roby, Kim For- sythe, Christe Barker, Floxi Wilhelm, Kim Weber, Cheryl Skala, Shelly Shaffer, Ross Butts. Second row Jody Doyle, Joni Neckanicky, Mona Meinar, JoEllen Fisk, Kim Bendlxsen, Sue Jorgensen, Diane Davis, Jill Cocciole. Back row Cindy Lanz, Keren Strong, Karen Popelka, Jill Schaefer, Robin Smittkamp, Janice Goodman, Ann Stolba, Cyndi Hess, Lori Lee. Homecoming began earlier this year, or at least this was the belief ex- pressed by many Jefferson students. Editorials and numerous cartoons appeared in the school newspaper criticizing the girls for starting their smile campaign so early. The girls were thought to be out getting votes when they were actually only being themselves, or at least most of them. Twenty-five senior girls were selected by popular vote of the senior class. The students then went on to choose the nine finalists, and finally the coveted position of Jefferson's 1976 Homecom- ing queen was decided. One change that took place this year was the dropping of the speeches usually made by the nine finalists. This sparked a small controversy because this meant that many juniors and sophomores voted for a queen on mere sight alone. Senior Jill Cocciole clutches escort Mike llten's arm after being named as one of the 25 semi-finalists. 14 Homecoming

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During halftime activities, drum major Dave Ellis shows Mona Meiner and es- cort Kevin Tomasek to their place on the field. HOITleC0h1il1g h8S such different meanings to many people. To the specta- tors it meant drama and excitement, to the nine finalists, thrills and many pleasant memories. To the alumni and football team it meant the first Homecoming victory in three seasons, a 29-7 trouncing at the expense of Iowa City High. The voting was opened by the senior class who selected the first 25. The juniors then joined the upperclass in eIecting the finalists. And now, it's all history as Jody Doyle was crowned Jeffer- son's twenty-first Homecoming queen. The dance was held in the cafeteria on the eve of Halloween with the theme, lf You Leave Me Now. NINE HOMECOMING QUEEN FINALISTS Seated: Shelly Shaffer. Karen Strong Christa Barker, Jody Doyle. Standing Mona Meiner, Janice Goodman. Lori Lee Robin Smittkamp. Sue Jorgensen. 16 Ho ecom'ng