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

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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

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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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5. s k ' 'V 0 X . A Ihe ating Game zi' Scene l: Anna and Lisa are sitting on Anna's Scene 2: Bob and Tom are playing basketball bed talking excitedly. and talking excitedly. Anna: Oh, my God, I can't believe it! He actually Tom: I can't believe she accepted! Q y asked me out! Bob: Why are you so surprised? You're a like- ,yli y H Lisa: That's great! When are you going out? able guy. Where are you taking her? I ,,,,., Where are you going? What will you Tom: I don't know. I am kind of nervous. I . Q- A AQQ, , e wear? mean, what if I blow it? She's so pretty. I It W :I Anna: Idon't know! He just came up to me in the mean. . . r ts's+ 4- tsrta A hallway today and said, Would you go Bob: I-Iey, just slow down will you? I-Xnna's a I' out with me tomorrow night? I said, nice girl and you're not going to make a Sure and the bell rang. I-le ran off say- fool of yourself. Look, why don't we dou- ing he'd call me tonight. Watch me make ble date? We can go downtown, watch a a big fool of myself over the phone. play or something, and maybe have a pic- Lisa: Look, you won't make a fool of yourself. If nic dinner on the lakefront. it'll make things easier, we can double Tom: That sounds good! Sure you won't mind? date. I'll call Bob and ask him to talk to Bob: No, I'll call Lisa now ..... The phone's Tom. busy. You know how girls are, always gos- Anna Oh could you? That'll be great. First dates siping! are so much easier when you go as a Tom: Ican't stand girls who talk too much.Ialso group. Oh, I have so much to do. I have to hate girls who are dumb whose only wor- wash my hair, and Lord only knows what I ries are whether a hair is out of place or if am going to wear! What do you think of they're wearing the latest fashions. Tom? Bob: I'Iow about girls who spend the whole Lisa: I don't really know him that well, but he date in the bathroom and come out wear- kind of seems distant to me. You know, ing so much makeup? kind of stuck-up. Tom: Yeah. .I don't like girls who're stuck-up. Anna I hate guys with an ego problem. They Some act like they're Miss U.S.Ap they're think they're so great and they spend the so conceited and they think they're so whole time talking about themselves. I-low precious and they flirt a lot. ' Q ' Rx ,Q f boring! Bob: I know what you mean. Self-centered girls W -- ' 'Q' Lisa: How about guys who try to impose their and obnoxious ones are definitely out. M. iv taste on you by telling you what to wear Tom: God, I am so nervous about tomorrow .25 Y? and how you should look? night. Anna I can't stand guys who try to change you! Scene 3 Tom and Anna are outside Anna's Or how about guys who make up stories door, after their date. to impress you? It's really funny when you Anna: I really had a good time! Thank you for a know they're faking. Why can't guys act great day. I was so nervous before but I natural? really had a good time and I felt very Lisa: Probably because they think we won't like comfortable with you. them for themselves. I am sure girls do it Tom: Ihad a great time too. Maybe we could do too. it again next weekend? Anna: A date is more fun when you don't have to Anna: I'll be looking forward to it. Well, I better put on an act. I think a perfect date is say goodnight now. when two people can enjoy each other's Tom: Goodnight. company while just being themselves. Both: SMI-XCK! Speaking of perfect dates, I am really ner- vous about tomorrow. 24 Typical Date -Akila Srinivasan Shared interests and similar personalities make dates more enjoyable. Sophomore Christopher Woitel and Tuuli Gress enjoy a late summer day on the student mall. Snatching moments during school hours is a great way to combat the weekday curfew. Sophomores I ulie Lemley and David Hedger enjoy a moment together as they walked through the campus.