Richwoods High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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KNIGHT ON SAFARI It was a cool, brisk night October 9,1987, the night of the homecoming football game. Many Richwoods fans gathered in the stands for an exciting night. As half time approached, ev- eryone was excited about learning who the new homecoming queen would be. The queen candi- dates and their escorts were driven around the track in convertibles. Mi- chelle McDaniel was crowned homecoming queen, and the senior class was announced as the win- ners of the spirit stick. The band and Royalettes per- formed to add to the ex- citement of the evening. Saturday, October 10 at 8:00 p.m., couples began to arrive at the homecoming dance. This year’s theme was A Knight on Safari”, and the gym was decorated accordingly with much help from the Student Council. There was a tie between the juniors and seniors for the winner of the best corner. Towards the middle of the evening, the queen and her court were escorted to the platform where she re- ceived her gift. The tradi- tional queen’s dance fol- lowed. and the night contin- ued. The couples were enter- tained by Guy Energy” Johnson, a DJ from Brass Monkey Productions”. Key chains were used as tickets this year so couples could keep them as souvenirs. As 11:00 drew closer, cou- ples headed off for parties or for home.while others stayed for the last dance. Freshman Steff Carrier said.”My first homecoming was fun and exciting, and I hope to attend many more.” It was certainly a Knight” many people will never for- get. The 1937 queen's court These two corners, made by the juniors and seniors, tied for first place for the best corner at the homecoming dance. 12 Student Life

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A FAR I SPIRIT Charles Howard does a tribal dance during the Senior stunt show. Homecoming Week, lasting from October 5 to October 9, was off to a great start with the first of the dress-up days. 50's Day. Students displayed many different costumes from poodle skirts and ponytails to t-shirts and ducktails.” Sophomore Kristy Herman commented. Dress-up days gave students a chance to ex- press school spirit.” Other themes were World- Travel Day,” Dress-to-lm- press Day. Safari Day. and the traditional Green and White Day. The winners of this competition were the freshmen. These and the other activi- ties. such as hallway decorat- ing. the pep assembly partici- pation. the Olympics, and the Stunt Shows contributed to capturing the Spirit Stick.” The halls were all colorfully decorated, but the seniors grasped a victory in this con- test. Their win could be attrib- uted to their paper monkeys dangling over students' heads. The Olympics were held Thursday night. October S. be- fore the Stunt Shows, and stu- dents participated in some un- usual events. The Quick- Change Relay.” Pass the Orange. Ping-Pong Ball on a Spoon Relay. and the Tug-of- War” were all enjoyed by the fans and Olympians alike. The classes were very competitive and each team was very orga- nized. stated Emily Scott. The seniors once again earned a first place title, and everyone then dashed towards the audi- torium to get a good seat for the Stunt Shows. One sopho- more participant. Tammy Newburger. said. Being in the Stunt Show was fun and excit- ing.” They were all entertaining, but the senior Stunt Show, pat- terned after Gilligan’s Is- land.” took top honors. The Spirit Stick was given to the senior class for winning the overall Homecoming class competition. liu khioll Sophomore girls Seema Dua. Synlhie Ahlstrom. Heather Martin. Erica Wisniewski, and Jenny Williams show their spirit at the Home- coming pep assembly. Senior Yusuf Safdari lakes his best shot at the Senior Class Car Smash as Jim Weldy looks on. Homecoming Week II

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Taking a break, tired dancer need a little refreshment . People at the homecoming dance take time to have a good time and talk to their friend . Homecoming queen Michelle McDaniel i escorted to the stage by Craig Bohanan at the homecom- ing dance. Senior Tiffani Miller get into the homecoming spirit by helping decorate the gym for the home- coming dance. The Richwoods football team rushes out on the field before the homecoming game against Central on October 9. 1987. Homecoming Dance 13