Oak Park and River Forest High School - Tabula Yearbook (Oak Park, IL)

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After a weak first half, the OPRF Huskies came back in the second halt displaying the Huskie power. Senior Dave Dou- ghe. .y C4855 gives a cheer as a crucial touchdown is scored. 90!PUlS NIUHIUS , JM' Schmitt Studios Niki V www 'MW' 14 0 The Homecoming parade, with its Hawaiian flair, set the stage for the Homecoming theme ot 'Sun, Sand and Surt.' Sophomore Will Spillaine, and juniors Kelli Ewmett and lim Donnelly partici- pate in the iestivities and get into Hawaiian spirit. 22 Homecoming Parade And Game ' Even though the sophomore squad lost its Homecoming game, the team displayed skill and experience. Sophomore Sean Lawrence N383 defends himself as he carries the ball against Glenbard West. After the parade down Chicage Avenue, the floats were dri- ven around the stadium. Senior lulia Daniel and her Huskie dog, Anastasia, rode on the senior class float, which won first place. N,-vu!- QSHH IOIPO i Al .tm 1. Schmitt Studios .aussi

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6Surf's D' ' 4-hymn .- f 0 F ' .1 ' f ' it mf - ' . . I New s 4 - - -.: . W X f is f M22-frm H -A 4? g 5 if Q Q M, f students felt a warm summer breeze, sand wiggling between their toes or had the undeni- able urge to yell, Surf's up, they felt the spirit of Homecoming. Activities were planned all week to help keep that spirit alive. Cn Tuesday, students dressed in their favorite 'jams,' Hawaiian shirts, sandals and dark socks. The lunch activity was a limbo contest held in the student center. Limboing under a bamboo pole may not have been some students' idea of fun but senior Colleen Doyle thought, lt was hilarious. . . it was like being at the beach again. On Wednesday, students wore their favorite col- lege t-shirt or sweatshirt. The lunchtime activity was a sand castle building contest. Students who volun- teered for the contest were given a certain period of time to build the most inventive castle in a swimming pool filled with sand. While other castles collapsed, many remained intact and that helped determine the winners. One participant, sophomore Melissa Farrug- gia thought, lt was a really good idea. . . and cute tool Cn Thursday, students wore their favorite shades and spirit buttons to back the Huskies. Senior loe Hayes said, Lunch was fun, as the activity was a Beach Boys lip sync contest. Students selected tunes and mouthed along with them. Senior Beth Hakes said, lt Cthe contestl was embarrassing but fun. lt got everyone involved. Cn Friday, students wore the traditional orange and blue. The barbeque and pep rally that was to be held on the mall was instead held in the student center due to poor weather. The menu consisted of hot dogs, fries and baked goods from the bake sale sponsored by the junior class. l unior Kathy Gsta com- mented, lt was a little disappointing because we Cthe junior classj worked hard and counted on the barbe- que to be outdoors but it turned out all right in the student center. Members of Student Council were also pleased with the results of Spirit Week. l unior class president Laura Vanek thought, The theme 'Sun, Sand and Surf' got a lot of compliments from the students and deans. Although the theme was chosen in a council meeting by brainstorming, The planning definitely took alot of time, said Student Council President Tim Clancy. Spirit Week did have its faults. Clancy said, The pep rallies in all lunches were a disappointment be- cause of the lack of representatives from each fall sport. The representatives were to give a brief intro- duction of the members and not all of them showed. Clancy and Vanek both agreed that the week went well but in future Spirit Weeks to come, More activ- ity from the student body is needed and more public- ity, said Vanek. Those who did participate were in agreement about the overall success of the week. lunior Kathy Gall said, lt went really well. . .it was cool. Senior Beth Hills liked it because of the events: Everyday there was something new. Everyone should have par- ticipated. Senior Beth Hakes commented, The par- ticipation made me feel good. So, if weeks later, students still hummed a Beach Boys tune, searched for that everlasting wave, wore a lei when no one was looking or dreamed of the sun, sand and surf, they were just experiencing some lasting effects of Spirit Week! -Elizabeth Hayano Student Council members Sarah Burke and Laura Vanek, both juniors, enjoy ice cream while taking a break from the lunchtime festivities during Spirit Week. Spirit banners, posted around the student center, wrapped up the school with Homecoming spirit.

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'Be T rue ,to but School' Waves, sand, and music blend with it t was a damp Saturday morning after a night of rain. Despite the clouds and mud, the Thatcher Woods parking lot was alive with color, music, and fun. Decorated cars, pulling a variety of floats, gathered in the lot. Cheerful students filled the cars and floats with laughter. They danced, they sang and they cheered in Hawaiian prints. Orange and blue were everywhere, as Huskie spirit started off the Homecoming day. Although heavy rain Friday night could have dam- pened the floats as well as spirits, everyone was ready for the judging to begin. The floats were judged according to how well they used the theme of Sun, Sand and Surf plus creativity, originality, and over- all appearance. After a panel of judges examined each entry, the winners were chosen. Third place went to the sophomore class, second place to Tau Gamma, and first place to the senior class. After the judging, the floats and cars got into a line and the parade began. Led by the Oak Park Police, the Homecoming Parade made its way to the school via Chicago Avenue. Beach Boys music mingled with the sound of car horns. Spectators waved as surf boards, beaches and waves drove by. The floats made their final appearance as they were driven around the football field before the varsity game. Orange and blue filled the crowded stadium at the Homecoming game. Spirits were high and fans were true to their school. Streamers unrolled in the air as they were thrown over the stands. The game was the climax of the week. The Huskies were first on the score board with junior Brennen Keefe throwing a touchdown pass to junior Doug Amaya. Later in the half, Glenbard West pulled ahead with a touchdown and extra point. lt was really exciting and l had fun, said sophomore fenny Gould of the game. For the halftime entertainment the Drill Team did a routine to a medley of Beach Boys's surfing songs. Then the Homecoming court and queen were an- nounced. Senior Kelly Schaus was crowned the Homecoming queen. The halftime entertainment continued, as a band of OPRF students played and spectators danced in the stands. The Blues Band, with members seniors Toel Edwards, Brian McDermott, Kent Glienke, sophomores Scott Cady, Mark Mikol, and juniors Steve Biondi and Peter Bartels, were a big hit with the fans. The band helped to keep the spirit flowing throughout the game! said sophomore Ellen lanette. As the game progressed, Huskie power continued. Keefe completed another touchdown pass to junior David Dougherty, making the score l2-7. lnstead of trying for the extra point, Keefe threw to Amaya for a two point conversion. The Huskie defense kept Glen- bard West back as the Huskies won 14-7. The OPRF Huskies surfed over Glenbard with school spirit and a great team. -Deirdre Fitzgerald t W