Port Huron High School - Student Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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While dancing to the Queen’s Dance, to the song, “The Greatest Love Of All, ” graduate Joel Todd holds Senior Court member Karrie Jones. Scooping Tutti Frutti into Ted VonHiltmyer ' s mouth, Jenny Valdez, with eyes closed, successfully races to empty the jar before underclassmen teams. The members of the 1988-1989 Homecoming Court were as follows: Back row: Selena Noble, Lynette Sassanella, Prime Minister Mike Colston, Dawn Reeves, Dee Bull, Front row: Toni Lloyed, Karrie Jones, Amy Tucker, Jenny Fritz, and Jenny Downing. For the first time in recent history, a Sophomore collected the most money and therefore the most votes to be named prime minister instead of a senior as was traditional. 16 HOMECOMING DANCE AND GAMES

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Whirling around, on a puff of clouds, the Lucky Charms took second place with their green and white float. Big Red Indian dances on the rainbow. The Sophomores Senior Drum Major, Scott Teeple, and Junior Drum Ma- jor, Nora Anderson, direct the BRMM. Scott is also a French student. Mimicking Post Raisin Brand, the Freshmen built a float in the image of the California Raisins. The Freshmen float came in last place. Showing their school spirit, the Seniors attract the crowd’s attention. The Senior float came in third place, and the Senior Homecoming queen was Amy Tucker. LAYOUT DESIGN BY TINA CARROLL HOMECOMING PARADE 15

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The ringing of the bell at noon marked the beginning of the Homecoming games for the Big Reds. Waiting for the signal to leave their homerooms to go into the gymnasium, feelings of excite- ment were in the air for the stu Tugging for the win, sophomores April Johnston and Jamie Smith give it their all. Sophomores won the tug-of-war by out-pulling the Seniors. dents and staff. When finally all the classes were present, the games were officially started. Beginning with the tug-of-war against the Freshmen, the Sophomores pulled ahead to victory. Afterwards came the musical Balloon Races, where the object of the game was to pass a balloon from one pair of knees to another before the music stopped. Similar to musical chairs, the stop of the music indicated that one of the par- ticipants was out. The last person left in the circle, a Senior, was the victor. Ending with the final tug-of-war event, the Sophomores once again pulled to the finish, but the overall victory in the Homecoming games belonged to the Seniors. After the games were over, preparation for the dance the next night was in order. For most it meant going out and buying just the right dress, or just the right tux. As tradition went on Queen Amy Tucker danced with Prime Min- ister, Mile Colston. When the festivities came to an end at 11:00, the memories lin- gered along with the discarded streamers and floating balloons. Fun And Games BY SHELLEE COBURN Passing the balloon between their knees. Sophomore Missy Simmons and Junior Vinnie Sanchez try to get rid of it before the music stops. Strutting his stuff is Chuckie Oulette while his Behind the smoke screen of flour is Sophomore date Ranee Picket chooses to relax her feet by sponsor Mr. Haas and Freshmen sponsor Mr. kicking her shoes off. Storey. Mr. Haas is also a Counselor. LAYOUT BY TIFFANI KLINK HOMECOMING DANCE AND GAMES 17