Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Homecoming activities involve students in many competitions Building floats. decorating hallways, electing royalty, marching in a parade, dan- cing, and winning the big game were the many facets of the 1985 Homecoming ac- tivities. Each class was responsible for building a float under S75 to tie-in with the Homecoming theme Looking Out For Number One. Many long hours were spent designing and constructing the three floats. In the float competition, the seniors won first place followed by the juniors and sophomores. The morning of Homecoming saw the Commons area brightly decorated with ban- ners, streamers and posters proclaiming the Grizzlie's plan to defeat the West Pioneers in the Homecoming football game. So as not to disappoint the fans, the football team gave the school a 32-12 Homecoming victory over the Pioneers. The seniors were victorious in the hall decorating contest followed again by the juniors and sophomores. On Oct. 14, various clubs and a large number of students assembled to par- ticipate in a pre-game car and float parade from the 4-H Building to Carroll Field. The parade had a police escort and was led by the Northwest Marching Band, Honey Bears and Banner Bears. This was the flrst Homecoming parade in two years, Female Homecoming royalty candidates were crowned at the football game. Senior Soni Cooper was named 1985 Homecoming Queenjunior Kelly Lyman and Sophomore Carol McCurdy were crowned Homecoming Princess and Duchess respectively. Approximately 500 attended the Homecoming Dance the following evening in the Commons which was decorated in school colors. Highlight of the event was the announcement of male royalty. Senior David Derfelt was crowned King while Todd Devereaux and Ryan Heck were crowned Prince and Duke. -Shernu Tuggle ABOVE: Dancing is one way everyone can get involved in Homecoming attiviries. Students lend their support to Northwest's Homecoming by attending the annual dance, LEFT: Making their way down Central, the Grizzly March Band. Pom Pon and Banner Bears lead the way for the Homecoming parade. Homecoming 0 71

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p O ABOVE: Capturing first place, the senior class float illustrates to dominance of the Grinlics over the Wcrst Pioneers. TOP CENTER: Plating second in the hall decorating contest, members ofthe junior class roam through their locker section and admire the scenery. BELOW: Standing before the student body during the Homecoming pep assembly can be trying for royalty candidates Soni Cooper, David Derfelt, Stephanie Blair. Rodger Clark, Christy Ott and Charles Moreno. fag fl MI, W'-M .M me gd?

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Winter Royalty election, dance start new orthwest tradition Having a Winter Royalty has been discussed by Student Senate members for several years. However, it became a reality Feb. 10. Receiving the highest number of votes in an all-school election, Seniors john Bolte and Nina Kelly were crowned Winter Royal- ty King and Queen. Annoucement of royal- ty was made during the dance following the Northwest vs. West basketball game. Like the football players, the basketball team gave the school a homecoming victory in a 74-63 win over the West Pioneers. Approximately 400 attended the Winter Royalty Dance immediately following the basketball game. While the attire for the dance ranged from casual to semi-formal, the atmosphere was strictly for having fun and dancing. Music for the dance was pro- vided by a local Dj. Since Student Senate members were un- sure to how Winter Royalty would be ac- cepted by the student body, royalty elec- tions were held for seniors only. Other royalty candidates were Stephanie Blair and Christie Ott for Queen and Devaughn Brown and Troy Rochat for King. Although class competitions have been a part of Homecoming activites since the school opened, no such events took place for Winter Royalty. Reasons ranged from the students were too busy to make decora- tions to classes did not want to spend any more funds on hall decorating contests. Stu- dent Senate members proposed having each class construct a mini-float that could be paraded around the gymnasium on a red- wagon. Again, this idea was rejected because of finances and time. To promote interest and spirit for Winter Royalty, a special Antbing Goes assembly was held in the gymnasium. Contests were held between classes to boost Grizzly spirit for the homecoming game and royalty cor- onation. Immediately following the Winter Royal- ty activities, Student Senate members began evaluating the success of the events. Discussion was held concerning possible im- provements for next year. Decisions for ex- panding royalty categories were also discuss- ed' -Genelle Neal 72 0 Winter Royalty