Northeast High School - Nordlys Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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From the doors, it's straight to the floats for many students, as last minute touch-ups are done and floats are put on trailers. For Seniors, at midnight it's out to the bridge on 60th and Western for the traditional bridge painting. Finally, Friday morning comes and Homecoming day activities begin. Students arrive at school, looking very different from how they had looked the night before. Girls in hose and heels, guys in ties, alumni in the halls, mums and boutineers are being exhanged. Excitement and anticipation fill the air. Few classes are attended and the halls become more and more crowded as the time draws nearer. Ten O'clock finally rolls around, and one of the major events of the day gets under way — the coronation assembly. To begin the assembly, Mr. and Miss Northeast are crowned. Rusty Smiley and Sherri Harris hold the honors. Next, Jean McCloud is crowned Miss Viking by her twin brother, Jonathan McCloud. Last but certainly not least, Princess Hill is crowned the 1982-83 Homecoming Queen. Entertain- ment from the band and modern dancers accompany the crown- ings. With the assembly over atten- tion is now focused on the back parking lot where the floats will be judged and the parade will be- gin. Unfortunately for the Seniors their float is not quite complete when judging time comes, and they receive fourth place. The Ju- niors pull in a third with their World Trade Centers, and the Freshmen, a very honorable sec- ond. The first place title goes to the Sophomores. Viking fans crowd the curbs to see the pa- rade. Though the day ends with a dis- appointing 14-10 loss to Star Spencer, it is a day spent with all Vikings Standing on the Top.

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Vikings on top ALUMNI BOBCATS, ROYALTY, AS- SEMBLY, FLOAT, DOOR DECORA- TIONS, MUMS, PARADE, FOOTBALL — just a few of the thousands of words floating around Homecoming time. October 8th, the day all Vikings, old and new, think about, prepare for, and wait for. It all starts in early September when a theme is chosen through a schoolwide election. “Vikings Standing on the Top wins the majority. With the theme in mind, each class holds a meeting at which the float plans are drawn up and responsibilities are dished out. Some brave person donates a garage that will be destroyed during the month-long float construction. Each class strives to make it's float the best by carrying out the theme and us- ing originality, color, and neatness. For Freshmen it is their first real chance to prove themselves, their debut. For Sophomores it is a second chance. Last year was their trial time, but now they know better what they're doing and are ready. For Juniors, it is their chance to beat the Seniors, the all-time dream. As for the Seniors, they have their title to defend. After all, what Senior wants to be beaten by a “little 'ol underclass- man ? As the floats take form, and the day draws near, the entire school gets into the spirit by dressing appropriately for special days like, Sock it to 'em Vikes, Hats off to the Vikes, and Boot the Bobcats. On Thursday, door decora- tions are begun as soon as the last bell rings. Classes, clubs, advisories, and in- dividuals decorate doors all over the building — from the annexes to the basement. The judging begins at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Riley's door was the winner, (continued) HOMECOMING SCENES (clockwise from top left). Escort Don Brooks watches Princess Hill be- ing crowned 1982-83 Homecoming Queen by former queen Sonja Wilson. Northeast band- trumpet section performs. Terry Duncan exper- iences initiation by Charlie Amis. Sophomores rejoice as their float is announced 1. Raise you hands! yell Sara Cain, Debbie Burns, and jamie Parnell. Vikings On Top • 13

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RACING FOR THE GOAL is Brian Young as Darron Jones (75) and Steve Lewis (71) block. Announcing the candidates during the Homecoming assembly are Jennifer Clark and Gayla Goode. Waving to fellow Vikings are queens Sherri Harris, Princess Hill, and Jean McCloud. Homecoming court attendants and escorts are Diahn King, Mary Cooksey, Tracie Collins, Brian Sutherland, Chris Hamilton, and Jeff Carolina. Mighty Northeast colors deco- rate the Western Avenue bridge in home- coming tradition. Vikings On Top • 15