Norfolk High School - Milestone Yearbook (Norfolk, NE)

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Carney - Gentzler reign Ladies and gentlemen: Through the years we hope this 1981 Homecoming will never fade in the memories of our Homecoming King and Queen: Mike Carney and Jan Gentzler. Cheers from the crowd - tears from the queen. Everyone was bubbling with the excitement of the evening, and everything appeared perfect. Nobody was aware of the problems that went with getting the coronation organized. Where's the list with the order of cars? Quick, write a new list and try to match it to the announcer's script. The convertible top is stuck! We only have five minutes before the parade procession leaves; see if Mr. Luellen will let us use his convertible. The reigning king and queen haven't arrived and there's less than two minutes left until coronation begins! Run to the parking lot to see if they're coming. Which Pep Club officer wants to portray the king and which of you would like to be the queen? Everything is in order and everyone is in place, maybe it'll go smoothly from here on out. “I doubt we'll be that lucky! Halfway around the field a convertible got stuck on a wire and began to smoke. It was easily solved by a Pep Club officer who climbed under the car and dislodged the wire. All the chaos that went with Homecoming was well worth it. For candidates Janet Ames, Holli Hoile, Karen Peterson, Maelyn Willers. Kathy Wimer, Jeff Doran, Troy Jones, Jim Kruse, Brent Staudenmier, and John Tibbels it was a night to remember as nothing less than ideal. Homecoming day began gray, dreary and wet. Stage Band serenaded the before-school forum dwellers. Carnations were sold by Student Council. By noon hundreds of beat cards had been autographed and girls walked through the halls carrying bouquets of carnations from well-wishers or secret admirers. Boys receiving flowers seemed secretly pleased but somewhat puzzled about what to do with the fragrant blossoms. After school, a small parade assembled in front of the school. German Club took top honors with their Dachsund float. Following the halftime coronation. Student Council sponsored a dance in the forum, which was transformed into paradise. The Rex Hedding Band performed for couples. Through the Years was chosen by the Pep Club as the theme. The Homecoming festivities supplied happy memories for all students involved. 1- French Club members proudly show their Homecoming float during halftime of the Norfolk-South Sioux game 2. Bernadette dePaauu helps king, Mike Carney, put his cape on. 3. Mike Carney and Jan Gentzler, 1981 Homecoming King and Queen, step off the field after receiving congratulations. 4. 1981 Homecoming candidates, FIRST ROW: Mike Carney. Maelyn Willers, Kathy Wimer, Jim Kruse, Jan Gentzler, Jeff Doran. SECOND ROW: Troy Jones. Karen Peterson. Janet Ames, John Tibbels, Brent Stoudenmaier. Holli Hoile. 5. Candidate Holli Hoile smiles to the crowd. 12 HOMECOMING

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Monson, Stewart crowned at Winter Royalty The 1982 Winter Royalty King and Queen, Rick Steward and Connie Monson! These words echoed through the darkened NHS gym on a frigid January 29 following the varsity basketball defeat of Grand Island. During a twenty minute ceremony, all ten candidates and their parents were introduced. Edch nominee poired with another was formally introduced as he stood under d wrought-iron trellis near the back of the gym. The ten then proceeded to walk down a white carpet and then up onto the stage. Not everything went as expected on that night. Photographers couldn't be found, student council members had to enlist helpers to hold up the flats bearing photos of candidates. Mike Hoefler had been injured during the game and his injury had to be iced and wrapped before he could limp in with the help of a cane. But the action fell into place when senior Mindee Zimmermdn began to sing Out Here On My Own, the theme song from Fame and the theme of Winter Royalty 82. She was accompanied by Melissa Tiedje. Janet Ames, President of Student Council acted as the Mistress of Ceremonies. Student Council, in chorge of the coronation, also sponsored the ddnce in the forum and decorated in red, white and silver. The Dance, always a dress-up affair, didn't dctudlly get underway until nearly 11:30 since most students went home to change their clothes following coronation. The Recking Company played until 1:00 a.m. 14 WINTER ROYALTY