Overton High School - Los Tejas Yearbook (Overton, TX)

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While she directs traffic created by the con- fused Homecoming court, senior Kristi Jarvis contemplates whether the short after school practices will bring about a successful Home- coming night. Making a last minute inspection of the flowers destined for two lucky girls, sophomore Jim- my Menges and Shannon Turner listen as classmate Tim Chester offers valuable advice. The task of making decisions falls to sopho- more Chris Barnes, junior Mike Pellham, and Ag teacher Tony Price as Homecoming pre- game draws near. Friday Preparation I5

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E Friday's Bands Spell Homecoming activities reached a climax on Friday. From the eight o'clock pep rally to the late-night dance, the day was filled with excite- ment and fun. Some students wore the sweat-bands that had been hand- ed out earlier in the week, and others hunted up green paraphernalia to wear on Friday, which was Spirit day. The day started off with the morn- ing pep rally consisting of skits, con- tests, and, of course, cheers. There was everything from a Beta Club air- band to imitation Ghostbusters. All those involved in these activities ner- vously awaited their performances and hoped the crowd would enjoy them. Classes raced against each other to prove who was the fastest at V blowing bubbles, eating ice cream, and popping balloons. Then, after the pep rally, there was the traditional Beta Club Bake Sale. Food-hungry students jammed the halls trying to get to the goodies be- fore they were all gone. Brownies, cookies, rice crispie squares, and popcorn balls were devoured by this mob as if they had never seen such delicacies before. But underneath all the fun and fes- tivities was a nervousness that every- one shared. Football players worried about the game, guys worried about buying corsages, and girls wondered if they would be lucky enough to re- ceive one or not. Queen nominees, Duchesses, and escorts practiced their smiles and hoped that they i Nervous smiles adorn the faces of sophomore omore Randy Stanley, at the Friday afternoon Duchess Leann Jackson and her escort, soph- rehearsal for Homecoming night. lrl Friday Preparation CITEMENT would remember where they were supposed to be during the ceremony. ln their minds, band members and twirlers went through their routines one last time. More than anything else, students wanted to show their support of the football team as all the activities proved. lt gets the football boys fired up when the rest of the school is fired up, said senior Tres Rou- quette. As the excitement built and stu- dents shared their joy as well as ap- prehension, they grew closer togeth- er. This is, perhaps, the true meaning behind Homecoming.

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Going To Court After surviving a hectic week of rain, Homecoming skits, dress-up days, yelling in the halls, shoe-polish- ing cars, and tests thrown in be- tween, it was finally time for pre- game activities. The girls' escorts straightened suits and ties. Reluctant elementary escorts, finally persuaded to let the girls hold onto the sleeve of their jackets, fidgeted restlessly. As the band played a few mea- sures of Don't Cry Out Loud, high heels sank into a gooey, mucky field, new suit pants were splattered with mud, and the ceremony began. Surrounded by poles decorated with green and white balloons, candi- dates for Homecoming Queen, their escorts, and court filed out one cou- ple at a time. After the nominees were intro- duced, senior Kristi Jarvis an- nounced the new Homecoming Queen, Gina Null. Crowned by 1983 Queen Missy Gardener, Gina re- ceived a congratulatory kiss from her escort, senior Charles Long, while the spectators cheered. Homecoming Queen: Gina Null Escort: Charles Long Senior Nominee: Senior Nominee: Senior Nominee Angela Kilgore Deana Rinehart Susan Sudweeks Escort: Weldon Kennedy Escort: Dewayne Phelps Escort: Tom Arts i6 Homecoming