Santana High School - Yearbook (Santee, CA)

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King and Queen Denise Richardson had something no other Home- coming Queen in the history of Santana had ... a king. juan Vargas, Santana's first Home- coming King, was voted to the throne in the same manner as Denise. With the passing of Title IX, it was necessary, and only fair to have a Home- coming King as well as a Queen. Dennis Bready, Steve Cotteen, jim Hutchings, and Kenny Keaton were the Princes. Although Denise was proclaimed Queen during half- time, juan wasn't crowned un- til the after game dance. The Homecoming Court was as beautiful as ever, making the competition extremely dif- ficult. Tammy Brown, Eileen Fairbanks, Kimm Kitchen, and Becky Meza were '79's Home- coming Princesses. With the addition of Homecoming King juan Vargas, another change at Santana took place. This page: King juan Vargas and Queen Denise Richardson. Opposite page clockwise from upper left: juan Vargas, Denise Richardson. 1979 Homecoming Court, Tammy Brown, Kimm Kitchen, Queen Denise Rich- ardson, Eileen Fairbanks, Becky Meza. Homecoming 21

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Spirit . . . S irit was evident at all football anclnbasketball games. The cheer- leaders drew support for the teams and raised enthusiasm to a contagious level with new cheers and a new style. Comprised mostly of seniors, this year's varsity squad discarded conventional routines and mov- ed instead toward a refreshing dance trend. They achieved per- fect synchronization, which was essential, as they cooridinated their movements to some new songs by the marching and pep bands. Their vivacious attitudes were contagious and contributed to the enjoyment of athletic e- vents. Donna Vigil was a late sea- son addition. The lV cheerleaders were most- lym new to cheerleading, with only t ree veterans. Although they lacked experience, they more than compensated with abun- dant spirit. Intense practice ses- sions during summer and after school transformed a group of relative novices into a group of disciplined professionals that dis- played genuine talent. A cut back in funding due to Prop 13 eliminated freshman sports and therefore freshman c eerleaders. The answer to this dilemma, however, was a group of young spiritleaders comprised of enterin freshman. Debbie Block, Catlilmy Brubaker, Cindy Roach, Michelle Stoudt, Lisa Hol- den and Pam Dutenhoeffer made up this squad. They pitched in at Homecoming and gave assem- blies an extra boost of support. Upper photo: IV group shot, top to bot- tom: Yvette Viets, jana Dillinger, Kim Dutenhoeffer, Sharon Zito, Tami Co- hoon, Desma Casaus. Below: Sharon Zito and Tami Cohoon rally spirit at Homecoming. Opposite page, clockwise from top: Freshman, 1V and Varsity unite at the Football Carnival. Relaxing during a pep Assembly, Jana Dillinger smiles at the crowd. Spirit leaders Michelle Stoudt and Lisa Holden try their hands at a new cheer. 22 Activities