Kennedy High School - Profiles Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

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Right: Smiles cover the faces of Nora Hauge and Pete Kirihara as they are introduced at Coronation. Homecoming tradition upheld in Coronation Lett: Filled with the honor and excitement of reigning as 1979 Homecoming king and queen. Dana Christian and Amy McDaniels make their way down the runway to greet their royal subjects Rituals tend to give life a sense of order. Even as the world changes, some things remain the same. As with traditions, some rituals are still preserved. So it has been for 15 years with Coronation. Under the scrutiny of English teacher Orrin Bergan. Coronation's traditions and style have remained untouched, though 1979 found one change in this most traditional ritual of all at the school. The addition of freshmen to the school meant that freshmen, too. would participate. Otherwise, nothing changed in Coronation. The former king and queen — in this case. Thor Hansen and Lisa Ciardelli — again came back to crown the new royalty. Dana Christian and Amy McDaniels. Gifts were brought in by Ambassadors, the torches were lighted, traditional music was sung, and students' emotions were again touched as the annual ritual of Coronation was completed. 24 Homecoming

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I 1 is life is not one mm of great glamour. B For a reserve player there are no headlines, no admiring glances, and no offers of full rides at Big Ten universities. A reserve player can sit on the bench every game of the season, with the only clue of his presence being his misspelled name on the game roster. Even so. he must attend every practice, go to every game, and put as much into the sport as any starter on the team. Highlighting the game for a starter might be the tie-breaking point with two seconds left on the clock, but a reserve player rarely gets the opportunity to make the winning point. He gets his satisfaction from knowing that he’s supporting his team, or doing the best that he can. whether in the game itself... or in his dreams. The Awakening Nick’s dreams of stardom are just reaching the good part at Post Road, when suddenly he is awakened by the lauahter of his friends. Wake up Nick, you'll miss practice and they won’t be able to call you Nick-Never-Misses’ Pekarek anymore. says Mike Lembeck. Let him sleep, he needs it after being out at Post Road so many nights. comments Pat Gracey. Talk in your sleep much. Superstar? adds Todd Miller. A Reserve Player 's Dream 23

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Below: Facial expressions tell the story as Senior Royalty members Peggy Flynn. Lori Larson. Lori Paul, and Dawn Terry congratulate the newly announced Homecoming queen. Amy McDaniels ■ ,$P1owr: 1978 Homecoming Qumo Usa 1 yCiardelii places the crown on 1079 Homecoming King Dana Christian. 1978 King. Thor Hansen. and the 'fast of the Senior Royalty mambars oWatch with respect. Cantor Smiles and handshakes extend from Senior Royalty candidates Dan Eitreim, Kip Bradley, Kris Rebeck, and John Gilstad to their new king. Dana Christian, moments after the announcement. Left Freshman Ambassadors Heidi Johnson and Tim Johnston bring gifts to the king and queen. K . Far left Holding high their torches senior soccer Captains Mary Murray and Randy Triplett, along with representatives of all fall sports and activities, take part in the Coronation festivities.