Pattonville High School - Echo / Legacy Yearbook (Maryland Heights, MO)

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'3 ',2..h.!l.El!.X..l!2.Ql!..Jl'?l' Welcome to Pirates' Paradise. The familiar multipurpose room no longer resembled itselfg instead, the room seemed trans- formed into a tropical South Seas island. An old ship's map with crumbling edges covered one wallg a giant waterfall flowing through a tropical forest decorated the other. Streamers, differ- ent shades of green, hung from all other sides. Above the danc- ers' heads hung twinkling and twirling silver stars of all sizes. Pirates' Paradise was the theme of the 1979 Homecoming, and the atmosphere at the dance was dark and dreamy. From 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Sound Odyssey, the Scott Air Force band, turned out both fast and slow songs for the dancers. Caron Hennessey commented,'iThey played well, but not the kind of songs I expected them to play at a Homecoming. Many couples whirled to the stomping disco beats, and the floor became extremely crowded when slower melodies began. At 9:15 the Homecoming Court took its place around Queen Terri French. Terri, a varsity cheerleader who had been crowned at the half time festivities earlier in the day, was escorted to the game and the dance by John Holtman. Cindy Rosemann, escort- ed by Doug Cornett, and Sherri Kosar escorted by Bob Travis held the senior maids' titles. Michelle Willman and Carol Jen- nings, escorted by Mike Matlack and Billy Baker, were voted junior maids. Representatives of the sophomore class were Jill Averil and Mary Wright. They were escorted by Randy Holley and Vince Grillo. Each member of the court was introduced individually, and a slow dance was reserved for Terri and John with the rest of the court joining in. by B. Holcombe l ssif ..., 175' K ' Q A. A couple at the '79 Homecoming dance. Dawn and Tim listen to the band. B. The Homecoming Court is presented. C. A few watch the presentation of court. D. Michelle Willman - junior maid. E. Carol Jennings - junior maid. '?? ? ' 1 , ' ' 53595, ,ma-ii VLllXJSiPf7 -ZW' ,

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I AN Y Ifll UAT A Bonfire, Parade L aunc h Homecoming Festivities I think I see a falling star l A falling North Star, that is, dying a humiliating death in flames. At 8:30 p.m. on October 12, a bonfire blazed high, signaling the beginning of Homecoming fes- tivities. While students soaked in the fire's heat in the chilly night, a Pirate talias Mr. Jim Thomeczekl sent a McCluer North Star dummy to his predestined end in the fiery furnace. The event foretold the upcoming defeat of the Stars. The day began when Chuck Hart, Jeff McVehil, Perry Gerdes, Kevin Donnelly, Mark Meier, Bob Barrett, and Tracy Hurt drove truckloads of logs to Pattonvilleis softball field for the Pep Club sponsored bonfire. i'We were supposed to pick up wood from some guyis house and ended up accidentally stealing his neigh- bor's wood. We returned most of it and had to chop our own, recalled Chuck. The fire lasted for an hour and attracted many students. A few brought guitars and many sang, others stood around the fire talking with friends. When the fire became only glowing embers, they retreated to World's Fair, Engine House, and Barnaby's restaurants and ordered pizza after pizza. Spirit soared for Saturday's game. Compared to that of recent Homecomings, Saturdayis weather was unusual. Rain, common in the past, was definitely not in the forecast, and although early morning temperatures were in the upper 30's, the sun shone brightly, promising a clear day. By 10:00 a.m., the parade, led by John Fulgham, had begun. Both drill teams performed to the band's music, 'iThe New World Symphony and i'Londonderry Air. Varsity and sopho- more cheerleaders, the Homecoming court, retiring Queen Vicki Swyers, and class and club floats made up the rest of the proces- sion. On the first mile, a minor detraction occurred, the senior float began to collapse. First we had to take it apart to get it under the wires across the road. Then the worst came when we floored it up McKelvey hill, and the whole float fell apart! laughed senior Mike Reifschneider. It survived the rest of the journey with the help of a few seniors. Although incapacitated, the senior float was judged to be the best class float. First place for club float went to the Thespi- ans. by B. Holcombe .X A. Varsity drill team patiently awaits first beat of music. B. The marching band members display new uniforms, C. A past Pattonville marching band plays at the old high school. D. A blazing bonfire lights up spirit, E. The old bonfire tradition sets example for the future, ,Of

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'1 'Q 1---.., Av 45 'JJ-.ie A. Cindy Roseman - senior maid. B, Sherri Kosar - senior maid, C. Terri French Homecoming Queen, at her crowning. D. Jill Jordon at her crowning a few years ago E. Mary Wright - sophomore maid, F, Jill Averil - sophomore maid. l-l