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.