Norfolk High School - Milestone Yearbook (Norfolk, NE)

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HOMECOMING Magic Engulfs Queen Sandy Perkins 1. Cheerleaders spark the spirit at NHS homecoming bonfire. 2. Spirit of 76 takes top honors in float competition. 3. Attendants Betsy Petring. Monica Collison. Sandy Perkins, reigning queen. Sara McKee. Sue Verges, and Janey Bridge. 4. Queen Sandy Perkins reigns over NorfolkSouth Sioux homecoming game. 5. Cream Em. shouts the crowd as Sara McKee challenges Coach Wentling in the pie eating contest. The answer to Could It Be Magic?,” the theme for the 1975 Norfolk High School homecoming, was 'yes’ for Sandy Perkins when she was crowned queen during the half-time homecoming ceremonies on October 10. Sandy reigned over the South Sioux City-Norfolk game. Sandy was crowned by the 1974 queen, Cheryl Moody. Other candidates were Janey Bridge, Monica Collison, Sara McKee, Betsy Petring, and Sue Verges. The theme song “Could It Be Magic?” was played by the band during the coronation under the direction of Mr. Don Schumacher who rewrote the music. Homecoming activities included a pie eating contest, Volkswagen races, and a bonfire. The pie eating contest, a new homecoming event, was sponsored by DECA and pep club, involving both faculty and students. All of these activities were held the night before the game. The senior class, with the theme senior magic, took first place in the float competition. Second place went to the sophomore class float and the Spanish Club received third place honors overall. Three classes as well as four organizations entered the float competition. Splash,” the homecoming band, presented entertainment for a dance in the forum after the game. 15

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SPORTS ROYALTY Coronation Carries Several Themes Sports Royalty held a special meaning for the graduating class with the combination of a bicentennial, Valentine's Day, and “I Wish You Peace theme. The Sports Royalty celebration began with an Eat 'Em Up” day in which everyone dressed up like fat people and pie eating contests were held in the forum. The festivities continued with a victorious Panther game, the theme song “I Wish You Peace,” sung by Darcy Lichtenberg and Chuck Frohberg, and announcement of 1976 Sports Royalty king and queen. All the happy memories of high school cross your mind at once,” said Deb Nelson as she remembered the happy moment when she and Jay Wolfe were crowned by the previous year’s royalty, Sue Dewell and John Schaffer. Train bearers were Melissa McGill, Tom Kuck, Beth Burkink, and Shawn Doran. They were assisted by Pantherettes Sandy Perkins and Ali Szychowski, Deb and Jay’s attendants were Margaret Kirschner, Jodi Williams, Dave Copple, and Jim Molini. A dance was held in the forum following the coronation. 1. Newly-crowned Deb Nelson and Jay Wolfe express happiness at being chosen as NHS royally. 2 After nervous anticipation, the new 1976 Sports Royalty king and queen are announced. 3. Jodi Williams escorted by Jay Wolfe. 4. Deb Nelson and escort Jim Molini. 5. Margaret Kirschner with escort Dave Copple. 6. Anonymous little people entertain fans between a victorious Panther game and the coronation. 16