King High School - Clarion Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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Homecoming 1985 was a night to remember for everyone, especially for the forty girls and guys who were chosen as candidates for the Royal Court These students were nominated by their class not only for their good looks, but also for their personality and popularity A few weeks before the big game, students voted in homeroom, where they chose the top twenty male and female can- didates for the Royal Court Later in the day. the candidates were announced at an assembly. A formal introduction took place the following week as the candidates were escorted around the crowded gym at another assembly The seniors then voted again, this time to narrow the number down to ten guys and girls. These candidates were announced at the Lion's Roar which is another Homecom- ing tradition. On October 17. 1985. the King High Lions battled the Raiders from Plant City High School The Lions' triumphant victory was achieved by a score of 21 to 14. During the half-time show, the top-twenty girls were introduced one last time to the eager crowd of spirited spectators. Carrying beautiful bouquets of roses, the radiant candidates were escorted onto the field by their father, brother, or boyfriend. On October 18, the victory was celebrated with the Homecoming dance, whose theme was A Night-on the Town. Couples, dressed in elegant dresses and handsome tuxedos, danced to hit songs, while waiting eagerly for the announcement of the new King and Queen. As the evening progressed, everyone became impatient to see who it would be. Finally, the announcer proclaimed the long awaited results. The 1985 Homecoming Court was composed of fourth runners-up. Melissa Lott and Ken- neth Dupree; third runners-up, Laura Bussman and Lonnie Mathis; second runners-up. Ava Brown and Jesus Cruz; first runners-up. Lamta Davis and Reggie Bell. These announcements brought both sadness and joy to all candidates, yet none were happier than the 1985 Homecoming King and Queen, Tony Perez and Deborah Danner Meredith Trapp Sheryl Zalkin, Amy Krancndonk. Melissa Lott, Wendi Whitman, Angie Pimento. Jen 8ryant. Gen Welts. Tithe Holmes, Misty Taytor, Rhonda Carter. Deborah Danner. Julie Gage. Chantel Gnffen. Ava Brown. Laura Bussman. Nancy Morgan. Christy Colcord. Aimee Judway. Lanita Davis. Kelly Gullo. Tiffany Wilson Homecoming candidate Melissa Lott waves to her friends dunng the halftime festivities 22 Student Life

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Spirit Week was the time for students, and teachers alike to demonstrate their school spirit by dressing up in appropriate costumes for each special day. The peak of ex- citement v as achieved at the Homecoming pep rally — The Lion's Roar. All interested clubs and organizations performed a skit or dance to entertain the excited student body. Although no official judges were present, by popular opinion, most teachers judged the Senior Class Skit to be the best. This skit consisted of a nostalgic trip through the high-points of the seniors' lives. All in all, Spirit Week proved to be a great success. It demonstrated that student pride and support for King High School grows stronger each year through this continuing tradition. The students' pride and loyalty helped to lead the King Lions onto a triumphant victory against Plant City High. Kelli Salem Student Lite 21

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A Night on the Town The football team bursts onto the field before the victorious Homecoming game Homecoming candidates Greg Kares and Chantel Griffen escort each other around the gym Eldrid Lewis. Kenny Dupree. Jesus Cruz. Enc Scott. Danyel Hancock. Greg Kares. Greg Calder. Tony Perez. Lonnie Mathis, Rick Bowers, Reggie Bell. Steve Roy. Shawn Lewis. Brent Schleuter. Lonnie Kitchen. Jimmy Schaffer. Doug Dunbar. Max Boswell. Ray Mann. Troy Millard Student Life 23