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

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Spirit Week Generates Extra Enthusiasm ' Adding a touch of class to OHS, Julie Rex- roat proudly wore a tuxedo on Dress-Up day. Showing off their outfits on Sweat Pants, T-Shirt, and Tenners day are juniors Erin S hl d A ' . Student Council president and varsity foot- C osser an my Gerdmg ball player, Mike Piggott, demonstrates pride in his school by going punk. H Wearing a beaded necklace and punk Z glasses, junior Sue Hofstetter displayed her Y school spirit on Punk day. W The hallways were filled with dressy clothes on Thursday of Spirit Week. Julie Buehler and Sherri Benedetti join in the fun. Senior Tony Roberts, as a manager of the Cowboy boots and hat set off senior Kelly varsity Pirate football team, chose a foot- Ferguson's costume on Western day. ball jersey as his attire for Red and White day. 18!Sp1r1t Week

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Above. Out on the gym floor, Jaci Zimmerman dances with enthusiasm as the Pomerettes enter- tain the arriving crowd. Below. Escorted by varsity football captain Mike Cassidy, senior attendant Lori Lyle crosses the gym floor during the coronation ceremony. sa si s Above: As one of the contestants in the Gong Show Skit, head football coach Mr. Walt Piller entertains the school with the showing of a little cleavage? Below: Spurring on the fans, varsity cheerleader Missy Hoffman shouts with enthusiasm during the class battle cry. WS' 3 . 1 in W ,gm f, With the traditional playing of Hey Look Us Over,', the 1982 Homecoming assembly began. Excitement was high as the school chanted the familiar cheers with the cheerleaders. After varsity football captains Mike Cassidy and Kevin Hollahan spoke words of encourage- ment to the players and fans, the members of the football team were introduced. John Lewis acted as master of ceremonies for the student council skit, featuring Messrs. Ed Johnston, Tom Murphy, and Don Byram as Gong Show judges. Contestants of the show included teacher Ken In- man and Dave Leonard and retired teacher Rick Dusic crooning the Geneseo school songg Mr. John Per- sonette, Mr. Gary Vancil, Mr. Ron Slack, and Mr. Walt Piller, dressed as women, dancing to The Strip- per. The winning act, however, was Mr. Bill Myers doing an impersonation of his favorite singer, Willie Nelson. At the end of 'his rendition of Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain Mr. Myers was awarded with a pie in the face from Bill Byczinski. After the Pomerettes routine to Pac Man Fever and the varsity cheerleaders skit comparing the rival team captains, the Homecoming Queen Theresa Einhaus and her court were presented to the school. assess at g , Homecoming Assembly! 17

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Top. Showing his enthusiasm as he talks, var- sity co-captain Kevin Hollahan gives a speech at the bonfire. Above. Backed by the bonfire, JV cheer- leader Amy Besse encourages the crowd to participate in the chants. Right. After joining in the parade, freshman Kim Bartlett and junior Kim Kiner walk from the parking lot to the bonfire. Spirit Week added excitement and laughter to the 1982 Homecom- ing festivities. Students were able to show their school spirit by dressing according to the designated days. Monday students got physical and wore sweats and sneakers to school. Cow- boys and cowgirls galloped through the halls on Tuesday's Western ay. Outrageous costumes with col- ored hair filled the halls on the wil- dest day of the week Punk day. Some young men weren t even rec- ognized as they donned suits and ties on Thursdays Dress-Up day. Students boasted their true Pirate spirit as they wore their red and white on Friday. At 6:15 Wednesday the annual parade got under way with Mr. Ted Zimmerman and Mr. Roy Bohan- non as parade marshalls. As a spe- cial treat Mr. and Mrs. Gil Love were honored as the Number One Pirate Fans. Semi-trucks loaded with football players, coaches, cheerleaders, and fans followed the marching band and Pomerettes along the parade route. The parade concluded at the baseball diamonds and was fol- lowed by a bonfire and pep rally despite the rain and drizzle earlier that evening. Kg Q, 8 if ny AW Q wats fl 9 Wi' U , f My ff.' W -amy? it P 2 . . ,-1 . . . fi?-.V .,, 4.a.,,a f - Z, ' r Bonfire Paradefl9