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

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Below. Along the parade route, Ellen Graunke, Lori Malik, and Mary Gregory stop to proclaim that the Pirates are iifl. Right. Varsity Football players Erik Burgwald and Barry Chalus enjoys the excitement of the Homecom' ing parade. .M A 1 ,,,y as ,W as T iq S.,.t?r Opposite page. Top. Enjoying the Homecoming dance are couples Dani Stoudt and John Myers with John Polancic and Robin Chapman. Below. 'Devastation Run' slows down the pace, giv- ing Jay Aicher and Jaci Zimmerman a chance to slow dance. 201 Homecoming CSN Top. Class Officers Jaime Gerald and Tim Myers represent the sophomore class with smiles and waves. Above. Future Pirate? Brian Besse rides with the Booster Club in their Homecoming Parade entry.

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Slippers and P.J.'s invaded the hallways turning the school into one big slumber party. Spirit Week had begun! Clinging to Teddy Bears and clothed in night shirts, many students participated in the first day of Spirit Week - pajamaf clash day. For those who did not prefer to wear their night attire, checkered pants, striped shirts, and anything ugly was the dress of the day. On day two, OHS turned the hands of time back to the fifties, and even farther, into ancient Rome - 5O'sftoga day. Found among the leather jackets, bobby socks, and saddle shoes, was the flowing white garb of ancient Romans. Even though they were only bedsheets fsome were even flowered or had Garfield on themj, they showed just how much spirit students had. To catch the spirit on the third day, stu- dents dressed comfortably in sweat shirts and pants, a welcome change from ordi- nary school clothes. Thursday was the day to show that each class did, indeed, have class - dress-up day. There was a different sophistication as students put away their levis and came to school in their Sunday best. Traditionally, spirit week was wrapped up with red and white day, spreading Pirate spirit throughout the entire school. Top. During spirit week, Chris Riebe, Deanna Larson, Marla Callahan, and Amy Deak go back 30 years in history to dress like their mothers did during the swinging 5O's. Above. Not much studying was accomplished the day half the school came dressed in sheets. At least Brian Wheeler and Tim Myers dressed appropriately in white sheets instead of flowers or Garfield! Homecomingf 19

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Parade, Fire, Game, Dance Homecoming Creat Winding down LaSalle Street, the tradi- tional Homecoming Parade led the way to the high school where students, teachers, and Pirate fans gathered around the bon- fire. At 6:30 the parade line started moving from Washington Park down LaSalle Street. Honored as number one Pirate fan, Chuck Hoenes and Earl Polen led the way. Showing their spirit and representing their teams, the fall athletes gathered in various cars and trucks to join the parade. Class officers and even truckloads of students demonstrated their pride in their classes and their Homecoming excitement. Carts pulled by ponies royally presented Queen Traci and her court. Followed by the Pomerettes, the band blared the famil- iar tune of Crimson and White. The main attraction, the varsity football team, was transported by a semi truck. es Excitement With the cheerleaders screaming shouts of number one, the parade moved through downtown Ottawa to the baseball field at OHS. Cheers of encouragement and music from the band rose from the crowd gath- ered around the bonfire in hopes of a Pirate victory. Friday night, however, the Sterling War- riors stopped the hopes of a Homecoming win as the Pirates fell 35-7. Saturday night wrapped the entire week up into one big celebration at the Home- coming dance held from 7-9 p.m. in King- man Gym. The theme, Harvest Moon, set the mood as autumn decorations filled the gym. 'Devastation Run' provided the music as Queen Traci, her court, and all of the stu- dents danced their l983 Homecoming away. ...Z J Homecomingf2l