R Nelson Snider High School - Safari Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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ABOVE; Emotion overwhelms senior Karla Boxberger alter being crowned 1972 Homecoming queen by former royalty, Denise Jenkins. Karla ' s es- cort, Dave Bullard, eagerly awaits his turn at congratulations. Members ot the court were: seniors Linda Erwin, Sue Gaffer, and Denise Whitacre; juniors Fran Marano, Terry Mareane, and Kathy Payton; and sophomores Sue Lewis, Janice Petrick, and Dora Shade. A brisk fall evening; a winning team; and the spirit of rivalry added to the excitement on Friday, October 13: Homecoming 1972. The theme of Superstition was carried out through the entire week of festivities known as spirit week. Tuesday was proud Color Day. On Wednesday, October 11, the Powder Puff team played their annual football with the help of guy coaches and cheerleaders. The traditional bonfire was held on October 12. Fri- day the 13th was the big day which started with a large and enthusiastic caravan to the North Side stadium. A crowd of 3,500 fans showed up in the chilly weather to see Snider defeat New Haven 7-0 for our sixth Homecoming victory in a row. The theme of Superstition was carried through as the band Montage kept the spirit rolling and the people moving during the dance held after the game in the Snider gym. 13

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Homecoming 1972: lucky Friday the 13 victorious Panthers and a new queen ' i ABOVE LEFT; The Marching Panthers form a giant crown to the tune of Close to you as the queen candidates are presented on the field. ABOVE RIGHT; A giant arch in the main lobby was one of many spirited decorations which illustrated the 1972 Homecoming theme, Superstition. BELOW; In one of the plays which led to victory. Pete Fowlkes charges through with the skillful aid of teammates. 12

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Ten Little as first all Mystery and suspense was the scene as the first all school play was presented on November 17 and 18. The sophomore, junior, and senior cast members replaced the traditional all senior cast for the fall production. Agatha Christie ' s Ten Little In- dians is the tale of ten people of different backgrounds assembled on an island off the coast of England. The mysterious host of this strange affair turns out to be a totally fictitious character and never does show up. Each guest realizes, as the play progresses, that he is not going to leave the island alive. The murders LEFT: Jerry Zehr as old General McKenzie dis- cusses the mysterious happenings with the dar- ing young Marston, Todd Steele, who is about to be poisoned. BELOW: The puzzled guests gather to decide on a plan ot action to combat the unknown killer. Attention is centered on the wise judge Wargrave, Bob Holkeboer, who tor some reason, seems to know all the answers. u. . .» »»»., 14