Loara High School - Seaxe Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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Nancy Carlile crowned in two-day gala Tears of happiness, forced smiles, hidden broken hearts, and nervous anticipation were just a few of the multi- tude of emotions that crescendoed during the week of homecoming. Robin Ray, homecoming queen of the previous year crowned her successor Nancy Carlile. The other girls in the court included senior attendants Sandy Didonato, Karen Mercandante, and Brenda Muckey. Allison Wright and Linda Heidenrich were crowned )unior and Sophomore Princesses. Red and Gold balloons were sold at the game. To add to the decor and spirit of the event. Also Lisa Winch supplied the senior class with the antique automobiles used for transporting the queen and her court. The excitement of the night was topped off by the Mighty Saxons crushing the Katella Knights, 48-13. 1. In keeping with the theme of homecoming antique Fords were used to transport the queen and her court. Riding to the field during the halftime show are queen Nancy Carlile, and Senior Attendants Karen Mercandante, Sandy Didonato, and Brenda Muckey. 2. Upon hearmg her name announced as homecoming Queen Nancy turns to her father in happiness. Senior Sandy Didonato Senior Karen Mercandante Senior Brenda Muckey 78 Homecoming Soph. Linda Heidenrich

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Memories unite past and present 88 provided the music and memories provided the theme for the 1979 Homecoming Dance held in the Santa Ana Room of the Anaheim Convention Center. Saxons welcomed a record number of alumni to the event. Homecoming was a great success and enjoyed by everyone who attended, said Jana Krygier, senior class president. In addition to the dance, alumni and students attended the traditional homecoming assembly featur- ing a faculty skit. Faculty members performed for students as members of the fictitious but spirited Knuckle-Knocking-Knavish Katella band led by drum major and drum majorette Stan Hill and Jackie Husband. Mr. Ed Brown was master of ceremonies, and the annual appearance of Boom- Boom Dahlem highlighted the event. The spirit of the assembly continued throughout homecoming night. 1. Leading the Knuckle-Knocking-Knavish Katella Band members are teachers Stan Hill, and Jackie Husband. Doc Brown was M.C. 2. Showing the Knights what they ' re made of are the mighty Saxons. 3. Carefully watching the game are alumni cheerleaders Diane Ste- phens, Denise langner, Vickie Pipes, and Stacy Farrell. 4. Concentrating on the coronation of Nancy Carlile are lunior prin- cess Allison Wright and sophomore princess Linda Heidenrich. 5. Making his her annual appearance is the Biggest Courtier of them all — Boom-Boom alias Mr. John Dahlem. 6. lunior Dave Howard and sophomore Toni McCaron dance in style during the Saturday night dance at the convention center. 7. Senior Steve Bearst leads the Saxon band during the half-time festiv- ities. 8. Dancing to the music of 88 during the homecoming dance are sen- iors Sandy Didonato, Bob Caffrey, and Karen Mercandante. 9. The traditional combination cheer is performed by alumni cheer and song leaders.