Ottawa Township High School - Senior Yearbook (Ottawa, IL)

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.--, mtv-gks Jkt .W , ..,.b R The 1981 Homecoming Queen and her court ju- nior attendant Kris Kolfsar, sophomore attendant Amy Gerding, Queen Felicia Biffany, senior atten- dant Kari Zahn, and freshman attendant Kris Novot- ney. Far left. The English teachers huddle to decide the answer they were going to give in the First Annual Teachers Fued, Members of the English Teacher's team were Mr, Paul Smith, Miss Marla Smith, Mrs. Karen Windsor, and Mrs. Mary Jane Shunick. Homecomingf13

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12fl-lomecoming Drizzle Drvwn S... - Bon Fire Sparks Students September 21 marked the beginning of an era- Homecoming 1981. OHS students kicked off Pep Week in style, as they voted Felicia Biffany queen, Kari Zahn, senior attendent, Kris Kolesar, junior at- tendant, Amy Gerding, sophomore attendantg and Chris Novoteny, freshman attendant. Throughout the week various activities were held in celebration of Homecoming. Monday was T-shirt, hat, and tie day, as students arrived in outfits ranging from top hats and bow ties to Mickey Mouse ears and Walt Disney T-shirts. Tuesday was class distinction day, with freshmen dressed as babies and sopho- mores as clowns. The junior class portrayed the 50's era by donning leather jackets, saddle shoes, and poodle skirts while the seniors hobbled through the hallways dressed as old folks. Wednesday, western day, the annual Snake Dance was held, followed by a pep rally at the high school, where hundreds of students, parents, and faculty members met to cheer on the Pirates. Thursday was dress up day, when most students arrived wearing their Sunday best. The final day of Pep Week students donned red and white and gathered in Kingman Gym for the highlight of the week's festivities, the 1981 Home- coming Assembly. Skits were presented by the stu- dent council, faculty, and cheerleaders, followed by the coronation of Queen Felicia Biffany and her court. Below. Varsity Football team members Steve Gerding and Andy Adrian prove that one can never be too old to be kind to the little ones as they babysit the cheerleading mascot during an assembly. Bottom. A magnificent sight, the pep night bon fire sparked the Pirates to a Homecoming victory. J ft,

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Pirates Win First a sprinkle, then a drizzle, then the downpour came. But even a mid-game rainstorm couldn't dampen the Pirates' Homecoming spirit. Ottawa's only disappoint- ment came at half-time when, for the first time since 1962, the queen and her attendants were unable to take the field for the half-time ceremony. Despite the rain, the Pirates scored a fourth quarter touchdown to pull ahead of Mendota and win their During Storm second consecutive Homecom- ing game. The celebration concluded Saturday, September 26 at the Homecoming dance, which was held from 7-10 p.m. in Kingman Gym. Queen Felicia and her court welcomed OHS students and their guests as they danced to the music of Second Time Around. Homecoming 1981 concluded as the last few notes died away, but the memories lin- gered on for a long time. 14-fHomecoming Top. Principal Mr. Ed Johnson offers a word of congratulations to Homecoming Queen Felicia Biffany, as he presents her with the customary gold charm. Above. Cheerleaders entertained Homecoming assembly audiences with their annual skit. ROTC members Barbara Knoll and Robin Borem smile nervously as they prepare for their part in the coronation ceremony. ,W ff-f