Pflugerville High School - Panther Paw Yearbook (Pflugerville, TX)

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Homecoming Parent’s Pride Joins in Celebration The 1984 school year was running smoothly by Oc tober. New rules about pep rallies, grade average and eligibility requirements had everyone on edge But. on a lively October day. the monotony broke and ten sion started to rise. Varsity football players and Homecoming Court members felt they could hardly concentrate. Homecoming 1984 had arrived. About 6:30 p.m.. the gates opened and the fans proceeded to fill the stadium. The kickoff grew nearer and the excitement that started at dawn continued to build. As the teams on the field commenced playing the crowd that packed into the stadium cheered. From the field, the roar seemed deafening, but to the players the game and the coach's calls were the focus. Waco Midway was a formidable opponent. The teams were well matched and as the night grew older, the game became more intense. The score stood 00 at the half. After the announcer recognized the past graduates After being announced, the 1984 Homecoming Queen. Senior Michelle Jackson, stands by her father Mr Bob Jackson Above: Mr. Robert Young proudly poses with his daughter Jill Young, Senior, one of the members of the Homecoming Court. Right: Senior Michelle Jackson hobbles off the field on her crutches as Robert Young followed behind. 4 HOMECOMING of Pflugerville High. The Homecoming Court, escorted by their fathers, walked onto the field. Each girl’s expectation showed on her face. Each of their fathers showed their pride. The Homecoming Queen is Michelle Jackson. came the announcement. Despite being on crutches from a cheerleading fall. Michelle managed to gracefully accept the award and show her pleasure. Amid the tears of joy. she ac- cepted congratulations from the court and her father. Meanwhile, the football team was in the dressing room regrouping. Coaches, lead by head coach Leonard Tolbert, put their strategies together, hoping to pull out a fourth consecutive Homecoming victory. Coach Jim Daily's pep talk accused the Mighty Blue of being breakdancers. Midway sees you guys as 250 pound breakdancers. so get out there and show them they are wrong! said Coach Daily. Senior Lorren Mott led an attack that put 20 points on the scoreboard and the stings Panther defense preserved the shutout. Four times Midway was in scoring position on the one yard line, and the Blue and Gold held them each time. The game ended with a Panther victory 200! Back in the locker room the seniors were visibly proud of their victory. They had given P.H.S. a fourth consecutive homecoming win. Shortly after the game Duran Duran, Madonna. Van Halen and Chicago blared through the Commons-turned-dance hall until midnight. Bodies gyrated to the beats celebrating the homecoming victory. When the clock finally struck 12 midnight. Satur day arrived and the mums turned into souvenirs to become part of the story for year to come. Everyone knew the routine would start again on Monday, but not without some exciting members from a break in the monotony — the celebration of 1984 Homecoming. by Jesse Gutierrez. Photo by Randy Pogue

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The pep-rally spirit sign made by the cheerleaders indicates the upcoming death of the Elgin Wildcats. Juniors Kami Kaatz, Brad Dundas, and Theresa Gurno help in setting up the gag against the Freshmen. Football players are among the many cheering at the Homecoming pep- rally in downtown Pflugerville. The Sophomore Class shows their loyalty and pride while singing the school song. Friends and fellow classmates gather in Pflugerville to cheer for the Panthers before the Homecoming game the following night. PEP-RALLIES 3

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Paige Hill, senior, stands by with her father Jerry Hill while awaiting the an nouncement of the 1984 Homecoming Queen. Student Council President Stephanie Koury. senior, prepares to award the new queen. Rebecca Langenfeld, senior, smiles as the Homecoming Queen of 1984 is an- nounced. Standing bv is her father. Gene Langenfeld. Junior Tammy Seaton smiles along with Ms. C. Bradley who recieved roses for singing at the 1984 Homecoming Game Photo by Randy Pogue The 1984 Homecoming Court was senior Paige Hill escorted by her father Jerry Hill, senior Jill Young and her father. Mr. Robert Young, senior and Homecoming Queen, Michelle Jackson, along with her father, Mr. Bob Jackson, and senior Rebecca Langenfeld with her father. Mr. Gene Langenfeld. 5TUDENT LIFE 5