Overland High School - Trail Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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HIS BUDS FOR + Spirit it Hey, Blazers! Yeah! Let me see you get down! Get down and have a good time were exactly what most students did during Homecoming Week, October 13-16. During weeks of planning, Student Council members voted on the themes for each day, and brainstormed ideas for the nighttime activities. Even though there was no school on Mon- day, the victorious senior gals took on the rest of the classes in a powder-puff football game, while the guys coached and cheered them on. The theme for Tuesday was reggae, and at night the Student Council rented part ofthe Buckingham Six movie theater so that students could see Like Father, Like Son for S1.50. So many attended that Activities Director Ron Castagna rented a second theatre.While many hadafun evening, others didn't. Fr. Derek Wilson said, I didn't enjoy itbecause it was too crowded and there were too many people walking around talking. Wednesday's theme was toga day and the always-popular Airband was held that night. Many students were decked out in cowboy hats, boots and jeans on Thursday for cowboy day. A bonfire blazed on Thursday night, and a varsity volleyball game followed. The Trailblazers beat Smoky Hill with scores of 15-12 and 15- 6. Blazers showed their pride by wearing their favorite blue and green outfit on Friday. DECA members sold camations for the event. The day ended with a pep assembly and the Homecoming parade. The class officers were responsible for deciding what the lunchtime activities would be. Unfortunately, many of the planned con- tests never actually happened. Fr. Kerri Fijol said, I didn't see any ltmchtime activities. I didn't even know they were doing anything. In the week's first lunchtime activity on Thursday, though, the juniors won a banana- ECA members Ir. Heather Walech, Sr. Danielle Armstrong, and Irs. Erica Holton and Kris Williams organize camations, sold for a quarter, for the sale Friday. split eating contest, and the freshman took first in Ftiday's mummy-wrap. Overall, it was a week to relax, get involved, and take advantage of the fact that teachers gave less homework. Mr. Ben Bowen summed it up best when he said, i'For the existing student body, it brings a feeling of to- gethemess and pride. I like the idea that each student can participate in as much or as little as they want. lt has a diverse appeal. iw QM

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