Linn High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Linn, MO)

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T T E , ..- .e-.:,d; - 1.: .x-V ..-.r:r:e;:- . T. Homecoming dance brings romantic ending to active week From the sounds of Ronnie Milsap's, ttTake the Long Way Around The World, to the fast music of Michael Jackson,s, 'tBeat lt,. a night of excitement and romance took place at the Homecoming Dance on December 10. Gentlemen dressed in slacks and suits, while women were fashioned in wool outfits and dresses. Rainbows of blue, pink and yellow streamers arched from the ceiling. Gathered stars set a tranquil scene where couples con- versed quietly among themselves. The dance culminated a week The Homecoming Court consists of: Queen Stacey Light with escort Chris Lewis, Retiring Queen Lisa Balkenbusch, Tom Maassen, Annette Kliethermes, Scott Light, Stacie Lock, Andy Mantle, Connie Jaegers, Curt Hale, Cindy Helmig, Dan Campbell, Vicki Johnson and Eric Allen. During the royalty dance, Annette Kliethermes and Scott Light take center court. 16T Activities Fearing nothing, Scott Soltvedt-allows Charley Earley to blindfold him during the preHomecoming assembly. of activities that ranged from ttSweats Day to a day with. halls of punk rockers. Assemblies were held to motivate spirit and an- ticipation for the game. One Cheerleader skit found Wildcat team members blindfolded while teachers kissed them. The dance began after the game in which the Osage Indians defeated the Wildcats 73 to 32. Music was provided by Dave Pep- ples Sound System. Senior Stacey Light was crown- ed Homecoming Queen. Hlt was really nice because I wasn,t ex- pecting it, said Stacey. ? .

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Traditional barnwarming has iicountry comforts Despite plans for an outside hay tunnel, the rain didn't dampen the spirits of the FFA members decorating for Barnwarming. They just moved the tunnel inside. After finding their way through the tunnel, picking hay from their hair and straightening their attire, students were greeted with a country scene of wood rails, lanterns and hay. Students dress- ed in western clothes, danced to country-western music and en- joyed the traditional pie auction. The proceeds from the auction went to the charity of the queen's choice, March of Dimes. y It was simply countryf said Debbie Grellner, senior. 'tlt was a thrilling experience, said Jeana Brandt, freshman. Following the country music tradition, Southwind provided tunes from 8-11 p.m. Vocational Agriculture students and members of the FFA provided trucks to haul hay and other decorations that helped to bring the fieldhouse alive for the event. Senior Lisa Balkenbusch was crowned Barnwarming queen by retiring queen, Becke Soltvedt. Lisais escort was Glen Koenigsfeld, senior. Greeting their audience, Annette Kliethermes and Mike Holting pause during the procession of candidates. Candidates patiently wait their turn as Paul Arbes auctions off Lisa Balkenbusch's pie. Dancing to the sounds of Southwind are Martha Deeken and date. Activities i 15

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MX f4 , MW M , , Standing upon her throne, the new Homecoming Queen, Stacey Light, gives a Hroyal smile. An anxious crowd of students awaits the outcome of the Homecoming game played against the Osage Indians. Counting votes during half-time keeps Rose Kuster and Lori Whertvine busy. Activities 17