Mansfield High School - Tiger Yearbook (Mansfield, TX)

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date fdatf v. to have social appointments with persons of the opposite sex anticipation fan-tis-e p5 shenf n. expectation, previous view or impres- sion of what is to happen afterward countdown fkaunt- daunf n. an audible back- ward counting in fixed units las secondsj from an arbitrary starting num- ber to mark the time re- maining before an event excitement fik-sft- ment X n. something that arouses an emotional re- sponse 10 Homecoming fu -u c m E st Above Right: During pre-game ceremonies, senior Ann Chelette, escorted by Otto Gal- laher, is named band sweet- heart. Right: An excited Trish Savage is crowned homecoming queen by LaCretia Johnson, - homecoming queen 1986, as ,, Don Savage and Carl Oswald E watch. 'f 5 fix . .Qs fl. 5 x , w e wg 'V 'Y xt I W znmzamwr A TA Above: The award-winning Dixie Dolls drill team perform during half-time ceremonies at the Tigers versus Warriors game.

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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

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Home, Home on the Reign Tigers' rally falls short as time expires Despite the 20-13 loss to the South Grand Prairie Warriors, Homecoming '87 was a night to remember. At the start of the game, multi- colored balloons were released as the Tigers took the field. More than 3,700 tickets were sold, making Homecoming '87 the most attended football game in the past three sea- sons. The Warriors took command of the first half leading 20-O, but an explo- sive second half brought the Tigers within seven points of South Grand Prairie. However, due to injuries, turnovers, and loss of time, the team fell short of winning the game. I thought that the crowd, enthu- siasm and support was tremendous. Everything was great, said Head Coach Harold Mayo. It Ihomecoming game activitiesl caused some distrac- tion for the players the first half, but it was a good learning experience for us overall. Although one loss occurred, two smiling winners emerged. In a pre- game ceremony, senior Ann Chelette was named band sweetheart. I felt really thrilled to represent the band as sweetheart. It was a very special honor to be selected by my friends in band, she said. This Ibeing named sweetheartl will definite- ly be one of the highlights I'll always remember about my senior year. fs-.1 tn 'Ava g' ' :E 5 During the half-time festivities, se- nior Trish Savage was named Home- coming Queen. I was so surprised. I really didn't think I would win, she said. Several people had told me when we did the election that they bet I'd win, but I didn't really give it much thought. All the girls are so special, I was just glad to be nominated with them. Other queen nominees included seniors Krissy Carlock, Angela Grant, Kristin Hoffner and Cami Wooten. Sweetheart candidates included seni- ors Claire Chism and Stacy Lee. - Monya Cargo QPF 5 fu tl : fu E 42 Above Left: The cheerleaders' homecoming sign wel- comes alumni and fans at the start of Friday's game. Above Right: Brenda Fox and Chris Stites enjoy the homecoming game and ceremonies. Left: Sophomore Keith White 1231 gains yardage for the Tigers during the third quarter. JJ- I .',1--'- ' 'I ' I ' ' E Homecoming 11 fy.. - 4