MacArthur High School - Crest Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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Tlfle Rain in Irvin S Came Mainly on th Field! Protected by an umbrella. Senior Beckey Phillips was crowned Homecoming Queen during halftime. Jeff Faeth Rain dampened the ground, but not the spirit, of the 1986 homecoming festivities. Despite the soggy field, MacArthur pound- ed the DeSoto Eagles in a 27-0 shutout. At halftime the Senior Cardettes, with wet, but colorful mums intact, performed the 21 year old traditional cane routine to There ' s No Business Like Show Business. Other activities highlighted halftime as foot- ball captains, cheerleaders, and Big Mac Keepers from the Class of ' 66 presented a statue of Douglas A. MacArthur to Principal Paul Burke, commemorating the twentieth anniversary of varsity athletics at MacArthur. Halftime also saw the crowning of 1986 Homecoming Royalty. Beckey Phillips reigned as queen, while her court of nominees consisted of Seniors Katherine Bongfeldt, Libby Schnee, and Monica Whitney. This year ' s Princesses included Lanita Wilkerson from the Junior Class, Shanna Sebastian representing the Sophomores, and Freshman Heidi Hellinghausen. By the third quarter of the game, rain caused most fans to empty the stands. After the decisive victory, some couples attended a dance sponsored by the Student Council. For the first time, couples had the oppor- tunity to purchase Homecoming pictures at the dance. The event included a wide varie- ty of musical selections by the band. Blue Rumour. Other couples ventured to various Metroplex restaurants. Above Left: Blake Porter, sporting unique homecom- ing attire, demonstrates bird movements at the Homecoming Dance. p iofo by Cindy Harwell Above Center: Escorted by her father, Senior Homecoming Queen Candidate Katherine Bongfeldt strolls through the avchesJphoto by Shawn Brentham Above Right: Blue Rumor jams at the Student Council sponsored Homecommg Dance, which proved inviting to students wishing to get in out of the ramJpholo by Cindy Harwell ' ' Homecoming was really special. I could have don e with out the rain. Nothing like being drenched and dressed up. Monica Whitney, Senior photo by Lisa LeVrier 16 homecoming

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Chain 9 Doors, And Fyre Spark boineiloining Spirit! 7 enjoyed the parade nd the events fol- owing it. Everyone vas a part of Home- coming and it was ilways a lot of fun. Andy Rodriguez, Junior photo by Ed Holmes 5 if ' The annual Homecoming celebration met head long and clashed with another tradition: six weeks ' tests. Sandra Clutts Class officers and school supporters used their spare time to help prepare for Homecoming as well as to study for six weeks tests during Homecoming Week. A-Mac in America , the homecoming theme, kept students and sponsors of all classes busy as they worked for what seem- ed like endless mornings and afternoons to finish their respective wall decorations for judging. Freshmen students ' time and hard work won the contest for the third con- secutive year. Freshman Paige Chatham commented, I enjoyed creating the wall because it was fun. I could not believe we won. Above Left: Denise Ballinger and Kathy McDonald attempt to adorn the building with signs of sup- port. Iphoto by Shane Outlaw Above Right:Greg Zuniga. Steve Miller, Chad Wassmuth, JR. Miller, and Julie Pryor beat a catchy cadence, setting a pace for the parade. p ?ofo by Ed Holmes Spirit chain sales, to raise money for each class, boosted competitive spirits among students as the Sophomores pulled through with first place, earning close to $400. During lunch Thursday, the band ' s drum corps performed mini-pep rallies in the cafeterias. That night, laughter, cheering, and chants roared as the twentieth annual bonfire took place in the student parking lot. Khris Germany, along with other members of the football team, put the torch to the pile of wood and rubbish. Shawna Rackley com- mented, The bonfire helped boost students ' and football players ' spirits for the game and for homecoming festivities. Clubs, Cheerleaders, Class Officers, Homecoming Princesses, and the queen can- didates tossed candy to spectators as they rode in Friday ' s parade. The Cardettes, band, and ROTC marched along the same route the parade has taken for the past several years. homecoming 15

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Left: Overwhelmed with the honor of being crowned Homecoming Queen. Beckey Phillips ' cheeks stream with tears of joy, which are intermingled with drops of rain.lphoto by Lisa LeVrier Above Left: Shannon Suggs plays an air guitar while enjoying the Homecoming Dance. Ipholo by Cindy Harwfll Above Center: Sophomore Homecoming Princess Shanna Sebastian is escorted onto the field by her father, p io o by Shawn Brtnrham Above Right: Homecoming Queen Candidates Monica Whitney, Libby Schnee, and Beckey Phillips converse before the halftime presentation. pftoro by Shawn Brentham homecoming 17