Skyline High School - Origin Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Something old ... something new, I.ast year's leen Kammi White, gives the new queen, |ackie nes a congratulatory' hug. Shaping the South. For a special halftime show, ganizations form the United States, teerleaders are a part of the South. More to homecoming than mums, fun, games Homecoming results in a court of teary-eyed girls and extensive partying, but what creates the dance is diligent, hard work and planning beforehand. People may not have realized that there was more to preparing for homecoming than choosing a date, receiving a mum and having a massive attack over what to wear. Senate began planning for homecom- ing early in the year, making reserva- tions for the location. Approximately three weeks before the dance, they started thinking of ideas for decorations, food, ticket prices and the theme beyond a dream.” The theme just came into vision. said senate sponsor Diane Hranicky. The Life Leadership class brainstorm- ed one day. Everyone had input. Along with senate, the horticulture cluster made an important contribution to the dance. After all. what's a homecoming dance without mums? They began ordering the necessary materials six weeks before the dance, and began putting mums together at 6:30 a.m. the day before. Students rushed in to pick up their orders and when the amount was totaled, an estimated 160 mums had been sold at prices ranging from $10 to $20. Mums add spirit and enthusiasm to homecoming. commented horticulture teacher aide Darlene Baker. It has to have a pretty big impact for them to pay that much money for something that will be worn one night. Senate and horticulture were doing their share to make homecoming a suc- cess. The rest was left up to the football team, and not letting the school down, they defeated Samuell. 28 to 7. The stage was set. The homecoming dance was scheduled for Oct. 30 at the Wintergarden. the mums were ready and the Raiders won. Surely, the mak- ings of a night beyond a dream. The dance floor was huge.” stated continued on page 26 ▲ A day's work. Preparing for the homecoming game, cheerleaders hang the Raider go git 'em signs in the student center. Photo by Thom Ewing Student life 25

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► Say a little prayer. Before the game, football players kneel and bow their heads for a little prayer. Photos by Thom Ewing. Skyline High School o(t,ecom og Beyond A Dream' 24 Student life

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▼ Enjoying a sit. Relaxing and watching the | pie on the dance floor. Belinda Folsom and Br Griffith spot something amusing. Photo by K Pranie Dance theme highlights evening continued from page 24 sophomore Cheryl Parker. There was a lot of room to do whatever you wanted to do.” The dreamlike atmosphere lasted throughout the evening and highlighted the ultimate moment — the crowning of the queen. At 11:30 p.m., several girls awoke from that dream world and five con- tinued to fantasize for a few more hours. Homecoming court was announced, and finally everyone knew who the honorees were: Jackie Jones, homecom- ing queen: Karen Young, senior princess; Cheryl Francis, junior countess: Sharonda Burks, sophomore dutchess and Kayla Kennedy, freshman damsel. After the dance was over, the lights went out. the music stopped and on the real side of the dream, everyone was returning home. ► Dancing the night away. Wanda Gray and Ricky Williams take to the dance floor to music played by disc jockey. Mark King. Photo by Judy Babb J 26 Student life