Leo High School - Oracle Yearbook (Leo, IN)

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fl- I - COMIN|| GUIDE Homecoming is usual- ly a fun time, but this year it was noticed that quite a few students did not i now how to get the most out of their home- coming week. In light of this, the yearbook staff presents this should- have-been-fol lowed guide for enjoying home- coming festivities. Step 1: First, some school spirit was desired, so the cheerleaders sponsored dressup days. Tuesday was twin day, followed by no sweat day on Wednesday, toga day on Thursday and fi- nally on Friday, hug-a- lion day with everyone wearing what else but purple and white and a favorite hat. Step 2: All day Wednes- day and long into the evening, threats were screamed and spirits lift- ed in anticipation of the junior and senior powder puff football game. When the dust settled, the Story by Kurt Schlatter Photos by Waiters Studio Even with spirit days, a powder puff game, pep sessions, and, of course, the home- coming game itself, it still took that something extra to make homecoming great game ended in a 6-6 tie. So with no major grudges among the up- per classes, the fun and spirit continued. Step 3: After school on Thursday, it was back to the football field for the outrageous skits and gifts presented by the high school classes. When all the hysteria fad- ed there was still one more thing to add to the day ' s activities: Step 4: it was on to Travis Jacquay ' s house with the football team for the bonfire. What had been an exciting day set- tled down into warm em- bers to be remembered and used to spark the biggest day of the week. Step 5: A shortened Friday schedule made room for an afternoon pep session at the foot- ball field. Homecoming king Todd Harris and ju- nior high prince and prin- cess Ryan VanLue and Tunde Busch led off the ♦ o, 2nci owore.

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With a little push Shelly SlenU zips her way down the track during the homecoming obsta- cle course. One of the traditions of home- coming is the crowning of the homecoming l ing. The 1986 king, Todd Harris, wishes the football team the best of luck ) The 1986 homecoming court consisted of sophomore Jodi Bau- man, escorted by Ted Brandenberger; junior Angela hartman, escorted by Joseph Stueipe; co-queen Lois Brandenberger, es- corted by Sean Lewis; co-queen Laurie MacQueen, escorted by Sheldon Byler: senior Lisa Yoder, escorted by Basil Wisler; fresh- man Heidi Strasser, escorted by John Sanders. Showing they have some spirit, these seniors cheer on their Li- ons during the Friday aflemoon pep session. L4 homecoming

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) ■» ' S ! -. - ' : Senior Lisa Yoder pins a rose on Basil Wisler as they prepare to take the traditional ride around the track. Saluting the awesome and wild Lions, these senior girls wait for the float competition to begin. H omecoming cont. parade of class floats. Spirits were high as the football team was intro- duced and the cheer- leaders encouraged ev- eryone in a crazy obstacle course. Step 6: Finally, what the week was all about: the homecoming game. The Lions scrapped but the Churubusco Eagles flew away with the 21-14 victory. At halftime the queen ' s court and the floats were presented. Then came the surprise crovming of TWO home- coming queens: Lois Brandenberger and Lau- rie MacQueen. Step 7: Putting the fin- ishing touch on the week, the last step was to hop over to the school, pick up the 1986 Oracle, Changing Course, and attend the homecoming dance until midnight. So, with this guide from Homecoming 86 there ' s no excuse for stu- dents to wonder how to make future homecom- ings special. photo by Monte Lengacher L4 X6 homecoming s Senior Puffer cheerleaders Travis Jacquay, Tom Baker, Bob McDaniel, and Jody Grun- den make it known that the se- niors are out to win.