LaSalle High School - Lantern Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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Rising Tension Flamed At Homecoming ervous tension crested when l § Friday the 13th collided with 0r the LaSalle basketball homecoming festivities. The fretful jitters were not prompted by su- perstitions but the anxious moments the eleven young ladies endured as they readied themselves for the presentation to the student body. Here are a few of the reactions: I was so nervous I burnt my face while curling my hair. Yet, this wasn ' t all. Bad luck struck twice for Janet Fra- zier. My escort was so late they were stalling and I began to cry. Then all of a sudden he ran across the gym floor right when they called our names. Lisa Miner commented, I couldn ' t believe it; I snared one of my best hose. Penny Wachowiak thinks back with, I was nervous about falling down the stairs; my flower was shaking too. Yet, Melissa Stanchin didn ' t let Fri- day the 13th intimidate her. It was fun and I am glad I had the opportunity and priviledge to be on it (homecoming court) and hope every other girl who had this opportunity enjoyed it as much — Robyn Holy Joining the regal lion, the basketball homecoming court, Sean Chiszar with Melissa Grontkowski; Carlos Lee with Rosita Richmond; John Kosinski with Deb Wituski: Alan Delinski with Janet Fraiser; Lisa Miner with Tony Polizzotto; Steve LaCluyse with Melissa Stanchin: Tyetta Beattie with Lee Reed; Chris McLaughlin with Sue Underly; Randy Mallard with Cassandra Phillips; and Jason Blont with Latanza Howell, adds an extra touch of royalty to Tippecanoe Place. Making sure everything is perfect for presen- tation, Melissa Stanchin rearranges her flowers with the help of Steve LaCluyse, her escort. Student Life Q-| Homecoming

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' f¥o ttec pU t . . 0 n the cold and dreary night 0 of October third, Jackson field sparkled with the spirit of homecoming. Dressed for the occasion, the fans filled the bleach- ers with red and black. The band played and the crowd cheered as the sp.rit lived on. The event became a memorable night although, the team was plagued by a major injury to our starting quarter- back. Mike Conley separated his shoul- der. Riley defeated LaSalle 21-0. Carlos Lee, however, was not effected by the loss because, I was only a sophomore, and I played my first varsity game. The half-time presentation of the La- Salle Homecoming court brought peo- ple to their feet. The princesses and their escorts tip-toed around the mud- dy sidelines as the crowns glistened un- der the lights. Defining homecoming LeAnn Ring stated, When 12 senior girls, who are picked by the whole school, are able to show their pride and spirit for the last time in their high school years. A reaction from a few lucky girls was, I wasn ' t shocked I made it, people were coming up to me in the halls say- ing they voted for me. commented Re- gina Williams. Michelle Leonard re- plied, Yes, I was shocked I made it. I didn ' t think I was as popular as the other girls. When asked about gallant escorts, they responded, Someone mature, dresses nice, and responsible. said Mi- chelle Leonard. LeAnn Ring looks for, someone fun-loving and wants to have a fun time. Sharon McBride chimed in with, a person has to be athletic. After the game the pride remained as the fans and Homecoming Court trav- eled over to the Lions den for a dance sponsored by Student Government. Bands Unlimited provided the enter- tainment. Earth Angel ended the oc- casion on a final note of goodbye. The evening had slowed to an end but not the pride. In our corner of the world, the spirit never dies. — Gregg Coldiron Mingling their beauty with that of the St. Joe River are the football homecoming court LeAnn Ring with Mike Conley; Regina Williams; Eric Zolman with Tammy Conners; Mike Kaiser with Danielle Kapusta; Michelle Leonard with Joe Binder; Jack Gillean with Karen Daugherty; Kurt Ogorek with Justine Baker; Sharon McBride with Chester Wigfall; Sean Pittman with Letitia Beckett; Tami Gaby with Alan Delinski; Monica Ruiz with Ken Bajdek; and Lisa Gillean with Kevin Zygulski This spirited lioness Regina Williams, smiles with pride as Tyrone Prestone escorts her into the spirit of homecoming. 20 Student Life Homecoming

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' n Mi X7 We Made It Through The Night he question is popped, the smile 7 appears, and the answer is replied. Weeks of planning occur: Picking colors, choosing the tux, finding a dress. Waiting for it (prom) was my biggest frustration; commented Traci Werner. Styles range from short, long, tight, full, sexy, conservative, tails, dinner jacket but always include flowers, bowtie and a garter. I was worried that my tux wasn ' t even ready exclaimed Rob Perkins. The romantic dinner sets the mood and is carried on throughout the evening. Just You and I established the theme for the ' 87 prom at Celebrations Unlimited. The garter has been removed, all the pic- tures taken and the last dance of the evening just finished; We made it through the night. Just You and I. — Robyn Holy Randy Mallard and Regina Williams, Mike Kajzer and Penny Wachowiak, Ryan Beall and Underly, Kevin Zygulski and Le Ann Ring, Shawn Pittman and Rosita Richmond, Tony Polizzotto Lisa Miner, Kurt Ogorek and Melissa Grontkowski, Brian Delinski and Lisa Gillean, Alan Delinski Tami Gaby. Shawn Spriggs and Tyeta Beattie make up the senior court. Sue and and The 50 ' s never made it look better! Regina Williams and Tim Buchanon aren ' tjust taking up space; but they ' re taking over the floor. Adding a bit of craziness to the ruffles of a formal evening. Debra Smith and beau will smile when they reminisce about their sunglasses at their prom night. Mike Brassell and Tammy Blossom, Keith Szymanski and Lori Coleman, Jim Hauteman and Missy Haab, Malcom Coates and Stephanie Hannah, DeRon Phillips and Kim James, Mike Conley and Amy Polizzotto, Warren Graham and Terea Reid, Sean Chiszar and Amy Stanchin, Mike LeSure and Kelly Traxler, Rob Chambers and Kim Yarbrough comprise the junior court. 22 Student Life Prom ' 87