Leo High School - Oracle Yearbook (Leo, IN)

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Deoch conr. Ah, and who could forget Pow- der Puff? It was more than just a fun-filled football gome. The dis- mal weather was fitting for the rough action that heated tem- peratures. As was expected, the vociferous seniors beat the reti- cent juniors (20-16), but the good, clean fun of a shaving cream fight in the parking lot af- terwards put out any flames of tempers, From that point on, the spirit moved in one direction — up- This IS Lion Country and we ' re number onei shout some Lions at homecoming ward. Though freezing weather moved the homecoming pep session into the gym, the surf was still up for the homecoming king Joe Dye. Dressed in toils and all, he cruised in on his surfboard-on- wheels. Then the band shifted from the quick upbeat tempo of the king ' s entrance, to the sensu- ous, swingin ' rythym of The Strip- per, and Dr. Stueipe took off in a demonstration of what a Leo Lion wears to the beach: nothing — Getting the sun ready for their sail on to a victory float are juniors Connie Harter and Tisha Beyeler. photo by Stephanie Combs A truck loaded with senior puffers is ready to run rings around their junior foes gath- ered in the parking lot prior to their gome. well, nothing except a wild pair of shorts. It wouldn ' t be wrong to soy that this year ' s homecoming was a tidol-wove success. Not only did it bring the first football win over Woodlon in eight years but the first homecoming victory in four. And the wave beached smoothly on the homecoming dance that ended the week. — Staci Kaylor 16 Homecoming

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The sophomore float sums up the gome — Leo (7) roasted the Woodlan Warriors (zero). A week or rhe beach ' A cheer from the crowd fol- TK i-v+e - f lowed by a gush of cold wind I ne eVeriTS or kicked oft the Uon ' s 7-0 home- hnmf rnminn h e re coming victory. During holftlme, I lUI I lt? UI I III ly Wt lfc? g homecoming court and po- a splashing success ode of floats circled the field. The seniors ' gigantic whale- shaped float displayed the homecoming theme, Back to the Beach, which helped the seniors win the float and overall spirit competitions. Despite the chilling wind, the Lion beach siz- zled with all of the events of homecoming week. And a sur- prised and excited Dawn Oliver was crowned queen. The week heated up with dis- plays of spirit — and croziness — on the special dress days ranging from the classic pajamo day to a more contemporary university sweats day ; and colorful class challenging banners decorated the halls, (continued on p. 16) The smiles of the members of the home- coming court belie the damp, chilly weather of the night and reflect the heat of the excitement. Homecoming 15

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The senior puffers work up a cheer to let everyone in the auditerio l now they plan to beat the junior girls. (And they did both.) photo by Jamee Garfon Getting the yearbook is one of the final homecoming events. Everyone then im- mediately pauses to look at it, as seniors Eric Bjertnaes and Jerry Lothamer are do- ing. photo by Kim Sahderson The 1987 homecoming court consisted of freshman Melissa Crum escorted by Jason Brimner, senior Renea Miller escorted by Charlie Panchev, queen Dawn Oli- ver escorted by Randy Hockemeyer, king Joe Dye, senior Angela Hartman es- corted by Brian Grieser, and junior Erica Nixon escorted by Jason Richards, (Photo on page 15.) Homecoming -jy