New Braunfels High School - Unicorn Yearbook (New Braunfels, TX)

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New Feeling igning petitions, selling mums, and lighting the bonfire were old traditions that centered around homecoming. Petitions for homecoming queen were circulated by hopeful senior girls. Although a conflict over false signatures arose as the first set of petitions were returned, nine correctly completed petitions were returned after the second set was issued. These nominees were reduced to four finalists by the vote of the senior class. The entire student body then voted on the final placement. Anne Schumann and Jean Marie Sterling were elected duchessesg Tracy Moore was elected princess, and Michelle Jaramillo was named queen. Other traditions were the senior breakfast and bonfire. On the morning of the bonfire, seniors gathered at Cypress Bend Park, the bonfire sight, where they were served breakfast. The break was welcomed by those students who had slaved all night on the bonfire. After breakfast, work began once again only to be halted when an accident occurred. As Julie Clonts was riding atop of some brush being trucked back to the bonfire sight, she and the brush were blown off the truck by a gust of wind. She was rushed to the hospital by ambulance where it was determined that she had sustained multiple skull fractures, bruises, and cuts. Julie was transferred to the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio for further treatment. The bonfire was cancelled as a result of a general consensus of the students, administration and city officials. Seniors were asked to return to school, if they wished, where they could receive updated information about Julie's condition. Instead of joining hands in a spirit ring encircling the bonfire, students joined their hands and hearts in prayer for Julie during a candlelight prayer service in front of school. It was tragic that the accident happened, but it left the students, especially the seniors, with a certain closeness that had never existed, commented Mr. Charles Engler, vice principal. The next evening, the football game and homecoming activities were dedicated to Julie. The new found bond was seen as the students cheered the team on to a 31-0 victory over Lockhart. Even though there was the traditional dance in the cafeteria, most of the students flocked to Heidelburg Halle where Fast Forward, a popular rock group, was playing. Improvement in Julie's condition, the victory, and the upbeat music ended the week on a good note. Safety measures must be taken while cutting wood with a chainsaw. Rodney Fischer, Charlie Wagen- fuehr, and John Arnold cut the brush so that it may be safely stacked onto the growing bonfire. Photo courtesy of Jesse Gonzalez. 14-homecoming week Torn shirts, faded blue jeans, work boots, gloves, and hats are common sights during the building of the bonfire. Ricky Edge, being properly attired, is ready to unload the next pick-up truck load of brush. Photo courtesy of Jesse Gomez. Anticipation fills the air as Tracy' Moore and her escort, Stoney Williams, await the announcement of the placements in the homecoming court. Tracy was named princess. Photo courtesy of Je sse Gonzalez.

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The homecoming game and its activities were dedicated to Julie Clonts. Julie proudly displays the game ball, which was presented to her by Greg Bender and John Matney. Buy your date a homecoming mum or a boutonniere echoed through the halls during lunches when the F.T.A. sold homecoming mums. Members, Barbara May, Kelly Ard, and Robert Compton, take orders for flowers to raise money for the scholarship fund. 'clt was tragic that it happened, but it left the students with a new closeness that had never existed, commented Mr. Charles Engler. homecoming week-15