Marion High School - Cactus Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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Homecoming-A Close Encounter: Giants Chalk Up First Victory in Overtime What is ecstatic, surprised, and wet with tears? The 1978 Homecoming Queen! Elaine Tomlinson was crowned queen during the Friday, Oct. 13th, pre-game show. Her court consisted of junior Kim Damron and sophomore Lori Manly. Preceding the election of the queen, the candidates suffered through a week of nerve-shattering suspense. This was Homecoming week. Days of cheerleaders selling candy, a night for contests and team recognition, that had to be cancelled due to rain, and the traditional poster contest com- pleted the week. This year's theme for the contest was Blitz the Bearcats. Dick Loo- tens' 2nd period art class won the competition and all the posters en- tered were used to decorate the foot- ball stadium. Friday the 13th. Superstition marks it with bad luck. But the football team proved it wrong. The Giants defeated the Muncie Bearcats, 13-12, in a tor- menting overtime. Dion Newton scored the winning touchdown and Steve Iones kicked the extra point to give the Giants their first victory of the season. Following the game, a Homecoming dance, sponsored by student govern- ment, took place in the cafeteria. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors boogied for three hours to the disco sounds played by disc-jockey Bryan Bothwell. 6 Homecoming QUEEN FOR A DAY-In the midst of the pre- game show newly elected Queen Elaine Tomlin- son and her escort, Kevin Kiley, were received by Giant fans. LET ME AT 'EM-Bursting with enthusiasm is Dion Newton, Giant halfback who scored the winning touchdown of the game.

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8 Disco Vwsco Shoes QHVID 's rvbody VG E helped Disco's climb to the top. a matching vest. Although local discos are not like those of the big cities, with the catch ing of the fever there may be many populating the streets of Marion in the future. Dancing continues as an American craze. This time, the beat is Disco! All over the country people are nboogieing the night away. Disco came onto its own with the appearance of the top selling soundt rack Saturday Night Fever , perfor mances of Iohn Travolta in the movie Disco was boosted further by Thank God It's Friday , starring Donna Sum mer. Groups ranging from the Bee Gees to the Rolling Stones have also Disco-mania expanded beyond dancing to the world of fashion People began coordinating their out fits so they would agree with the so phisticated look of the dance steps Way-out styles such as the pink satin jumpsuits and Russian peasant dresses populate many big-city stores. Closer to home, styles that many students buy are merely a subtle reflection of the crazy fashion. Teenage girls can be seen wearing peasant-type skirts Guys often tone down the high fash ion look by wearing casual pants. Oc casionally, the slacks are topped with