John Marshall High School - Gavel Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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.........fl' .... BUSTING LOOSE. Players Marcus Dudley and Brad johnson break through the runway, excited for th ight's game. SENIOR CIRCUS. Hall decorations are a big part o i a i iis iffa r a T the Homecom ng ctvte . Ti ny Ga rett nd es Carter put the finishing touches on the winning hall ,ti, , if-,,.. .,. ...T ff , f, f .Q 66Ho m e c o m i n g was a blast. The pep assembly was excit- ing, especially be- cause the freshmen broke tradition and won best overall float. 99 -Katie Nigh Homecoming 0 23

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The Week Was Filled With Spirited Students, But Spirit Alone Couldn't Win The Game .Homecoming Hoopla Friday, October 24, 6:30 a.m., the Bears were back in stride again, Homecoming day. This was the 1986 Homecoming theme. Slowly, students wandered in, doughnuts in hand and eyes barely open. It was time to make the finishing touches on the hall which students had begun decorating the afternoon before. Streamers were hung, and signs quickly pasted up before the first bell rang and everyone was pushed out of the halls and into class so that the halls could be judged. Time crawled and finally it was fourth hour. Students-looking much livelier in their red and blue spirit ribbons and Homecom- ing mums-poured into the gym for the pep assembly. Everyone was excited to find out the winners of the best float and the best hall decorations. During the assembly, the sen- iors wore costumes that correlated to their DRESSING IT UP. Freshmen Scott Floyd and Scott Ladner add life to their class float as they act out the battle the Bears hope to win on the field as well. 22 0 A Flash Of Life first place hall decorations. The seniors also won first place on their float, but the fresh- men broke tradition and won best overall float. Spirit was at a high when the band struck up the fight song. Homecoming candidates were introduced, the cheerleaders and pom- pon girls performed, and then Coach Torres said a few enthusiastic words about the game that night. As they exited the gym, everyone was pepped up, and ready to beat the Law- ton Ike Eagles. That night, shoe-polished cars filled with anxious fans caravanned to the stadium. This year everyone had to arrive early to watch the Homecoming Coronation which took place before the game. As candidates Kim Epps, Mindi Higbie, Brooke Moran, Laura Peter- son, and Petra Terry were introduced, they smiled and waved at the cheering crowd. Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for. Crandall Brown crowned queen Kim Epps and gave her the congratulatory kiss as crown bearer Christopher Harding looked on. Flower girl Ebony johnson had suffered a case of stage fright and watched from the sidelines. During the first quarter, the queen and candidates, dressed in their formals, sat together in the cold on the foot- ball field. At the beginning of the game the crowd cheered loudly, but soon spirits plunged as the team struggled with the Eagles. The game ended in a 13-14 upset. Although fans and players were disappointed in the game, most students agreed that Homecoming 1986 would not be forgotten. jill Lyon KENTUCKY FRIED EAGLES. Spirited seniors fol- low their float down Britton Road in the traditional Homecoming parade. SITTING PRETTY. Homecoming Queen Kim Epps and attendants Brooke Moran, Petra Terry, Laura Peter- son, and Mindi Higbie rule over Homecoming activi- ties.

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Wild and Crazy, Preppie or Punkg Students Had Fun With Some Original Fashions Fashion-Individualisnfs In This year's students paid close attention to detail. Whether they were dressing up or even down, students used versatility to its fullest advantage. Trends this year were different in that some were really bummy while others were very dressy, said Valerie Cartwright. There didn't seem to be any set fashion standards. Every student had their own indi- vidual style. Laurie Anderson summed it up by saying, People were wearing more of their own styles and really dressing the way that they wanted to. The students were decked out from head to toe. Bright, colorful headwraps and bows were popular hair accessories with girls. Big, baggy shirts and sweaters were popular again FRINGE BENEFITS.. Trendserter David Pitts mo- dels his black leather fringed jacket during an art class. FANCY FINGERS. jennifer Pogue proudly displays an assortment of popular silver rings. X a TQ: '. ' aux X mb I' .Jw ' X -SSN Qs N5 N-is as f X X K sw as sb g wx sr ,,.. iss x M .af . i .S Q X . :NX . k...9i' Mk .. i. KA LE K A A . ' ' . 'NF gg in li .. C I i Lili . , 24 Q A Flash Of Life this year not only with girls, but also guys. jeans and a comfortable look were also back. Some students went to the extreme of paying sixty-five dollars for pre-torn jeans to demonstrate a very laid back look. Another style of jeans was overalls. These denim pants made a big hit with students. Shoes were a major part of making a fashion state- ment. Everything from knee high studded boots to flat ballet style slippers could be found in the school halls on student feet. jackets and jewelry were big trendsetting extras. Huge, oversized coats and blazers were very popular. Denim, suede, and leather were just a few of the many types worn by students. Gold and silver were popular not only in clothing but also in big, bold jewelry. Bangles, baubles, and beads were a large part of many girls' accessory wardrobes. Collars and scarves were also extra fashion accesso- ries. Quilted, jeweled, lace and linen collars were seen everywhere. Scarves were used not only as neck ties, but also as belts and Shawls. Whether preppie, punk, or in between, fashion was an important part of everyday student life. Many students went wild and eccentric while others dressed in traditional preppie classics. Ericka Drake summed up this year's students and their fashion trends by saying, Being different was hot, ordinary was not. Sarah Porter 1 -..---