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

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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

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A Toast Ends Festivities As they ran on to the field, ready to face the Geneseo Leafs, Piller's Mean Machine was looking for a 1982 Homecoming victory. To start them off, the band, po- merettes, and choir joined in pre- game activities. Homecoming Queen Theresa Einhaus and her court were paraded in front of the crowd in red and white Corvettes. The honor of escorting the court was given to the girls' fathers. This was the beginning of a new tradition for OHS. Though the Pirates were hoping to smoke the Leafs, they fell victims to the Green Machine, 20-6. Homecoming festivities and all their excitement drew to an end at the dance which was held from 7 to 10 p.m. October 9 in Kingman Gym. The gym was decorated with yard lines and goal posts in red and white to resemble a football field. Queen Theresa and her court royally Wel- comed the guests. Second Time Around played as the students danced the night away. A Toast To The Pirates In '82. With flowers in hand, friends crowd together at the dance for one final toast Intense concentration is necessary as junior Lisa Goetz plays her trumpet during half-time festivi ties at the Homecoming game. Homecoming Dance!21