Mansfield High School - Tiger Yearbook (Mansfield, TX)

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homecoming fh6m'- kem-inf n. an annual cel- ebration attended by alumni festivities ffes-tiv-et es! n. festive proceed- ings, things done in cel- ebration tradition ftre-dish-en! n. the handing down of customs from one gener- ation to another preparation fprep-e-ra shenf n. the process of making something ready for some occasion 8 Homecoming Right: Junior Melodie Sawyers flashes a winning smile on Nerd Day. Below: Juniors Andy Clark and Jason Jordon tleft to rightl pause between classes in the An- nex Building to visually define nerdiness during homecoming week. Below Right: Mathematics teacher Linda Jobe and her student proudly wear their caps on Hats Off to the Tigers day, even though it was a dress code violation. , ,A w o lc: : A. nu ,E 'ni hi , ,,, U Right: Seniors ' Debby Smith and Wendy Oller Cleft to rightl busy themselves in putting up hall decorations. The Senior Class won the Student Council's deco- rating contest Wednesday with their theme The Greatest Class on Earth. Q. o .E S N E T6 ac i .nxt Saws. MHS

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Something to Cheer About Enthusiasm abounds during pep The underlying current of spirit that traveled through students came to- gether and exploded in a mass of screams, yells, colorful signs and con- fetti. Classes demonstrated their spirit by dressing up according to Friday afternoon's rally themes and partic- ipating in cheers. Brian Stevens, offensive lineman, commented that the pep rallies en- courage us lvarsity football teaml to play better. I really enjoy the pep rallies, they help me to get fired up about the game. It's a time for the school to get together and support the Tigers, said band member Ann Chelette. HI think they fthe ralliesl are a real spirit motivator for everyonef' During the 30-minute rally, each cheerleading squad performed various chants which included favorites Bang, Bang Choo Choo Trainu, f'Two Bits , and MHS Chant. Junior varsity and varsity drill team members danced to such songs as Wipe out , Rockin' Robin , and the Disney theme's Mickey Mouse Club. Close to the pep rally's conclusion, Players of the Week were announced and presented to the enthusiastic rallies crowd. The week's players inspired the fans speeches. As the band played the Alma Ma- ter, team members and cheerleaders in the gym's center while further by giving spirit gathered students and faculty joined hands and sang. For the seniors, the final pep rally signaled not only a close to the sea- son, but also a closer step towards graduation. - Dana Peel Z ai 'U fu 4: U 'E U I- . t . JZ 'S ,J-ff 1 E l 1 Above Left: New Athletic Director and Head Coach Harold Mayo fcenterl is es- corted into the first pep rally by varsity head cheerleader Kristin Hoffner lleftl and mascot Freddi Himmelberg lrightl. Above: Members ofthe Junior Class show their spirit by hold- ing up their Tiger sign. Left: During the 50's Day rally, students march in signaling We're Number 1. Spirit 7

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Give 'em That Old Tiger Spirit Homecoming Week filled with various activities Spirited fans displayed their true Tiger Pride during Homecoming '87 Week in mid-October. The week's ac- tivities, planned by the Student Coun- cil, included various theme days, a spirit rally, hall decorations, half-time ceremonies and a dance. We tried to plan activities that the student body would enjoy, said Stu- dent Council President Barry Evans. f'Our main goal was to promote spirit and boost up the team for the game on Friday. The festivities began with Mon- day's Hats Off to the Tigers. Al- though a violation of the school's dress code, different types of head attire, ranging from caps and Western hats to aviator helmets and turbans, were worn by students and faculty throughout the day. The kids and teachers always en- joy the hat day, but since it is a violation of our dress code, we prob- ably will not have it again as a theme day next year, said Diane Lyles, council sponsor. But, we'll come up with something just as fun next year. Pure comfort, as described by several teachers, modeled Tuesday's Make the CSGPJ Warriors Sweat Day. Collegiate, jogging, decorative and plain sweat suits were worn by Tiger fans despite a slight warming trend in the weather. The infamous Nerd Day brought out highly unusual and very unique clothing styles among everyone. Eye- glasses with tape on the bridge, shirts stuck in zippers, goody, goody hair- styles and gaudy jewelry helped com- pose many outfits. Following Wednesday's Nerd Day, members of each class joined in dec- orating their respective halls after school. Seniors decorated A-hall with the circus theme, The Greatest Class on Earth, while the juniors' Journey with the Juniors space theme in B-hall led to another dimen- sion. Participating in their second hall decorating contest, the sophomores presented Tiger Wonderland in C- hall. The first floor of the Annex Build- ing was decorated by the freshmen using the theme Tiger Spirit. Judging of the hall decorating con- test was held that evening with first place awarded to the senior class. Awards were done a little different this year,'l said Mrs. Lyles. We gave specific awards - the coolest, most spirited and most original. The juniors received the award for originality, while the sophomores were named the coolest for their winter hall theme. Freshmen were C3 voted most spirited for their dec- orative use of school colors. Back by popular demand, Beach Day was sponsored on Thursday, followed by car decorating and a spirit rally at Tiger Stadium. Approximately 200 students and faculty joined the rally which featured performances by the cheerleaders, band and drill team. Recognition of the varsity players was also given. We didn't have a whole lot of people there tat the rallyl, said Mike Batson, but it went okay. I think the tfootballj team appreciated it. On Friday, students and faculty showed their true Tiger colors on the traditional Black and Gold Day. Some students chose to wear their mums and garters to school, while others waited until the homecoming game. The average cost of a mum was 360, while garters cost approximately 520. Total evening outings ttickets, corsage, garter, dinner and miscella- neous expensesj ranged from S150- S350 per couple. Concluding homecoming festivities was the annual Homecoming Dance, held Saturday night in the school's cafeteria. A music-video extravaganza was provided by Dr. Toon. - Monya Cargo Left: Senior Amy Cassol throws confetti during Fri day's homecoming pep rally. Homecoming 9