Skyline High School - Origin Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Senior Todd Johnson smiles as date junior Esther Leanos pins on his boutinier after she received her wrist corsage at her house the night of homecoming. Photo by S. Callahan Ijunior Matt Sanford makes preparations arly for homecoming by filling out the £y form to purchase a mum from the Horticul- ture cluster. Photo by V. Baglcy Senate sponsor Diane Hranicky counts homecoming tickets in the Student Center during lunch. Senate sold the tickets for $11 per person. Photo by R. Halford ath smiles and giggles, senior Robyn Banks picks up her date’s boutinier homecoming day. Photo by R. Halford etting ready for the big night, senior Trade Thomas cleanses her face the day of homecoming. Oct. 27. Photo by S. Callahan Homecoming 23

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Homecoming night short compared to time spent making Get ready ... get set.. . go and the rush was on for homecoming prepara- tions! First on the agenda was a date, pre- ferably made a month in advance,then members of both sexes began making all the necessary arrangements for the homecoming dance held Oct. 27. These preparations consisted of or- dering mums, flowers, corsages and boutonnieres, purchasing dresses and suits and making numerous decisions concerning transportation and food. The amount of money spent on wardrobe for the night was the largest major expense. Girls spent an average of $125 on their attire while their dates spent anywhere from $100-$200 on suits if they had to purchase one. “1 began preparing for homecoming about a month ahead,” said junior Shel- ley Moore, 1 got my dress at the Bridle Circle. Homecoming takes so much time!” Besides clothing, flowers were the next worry. Horticulture offered three different styles of mums and began tak- ing orders three weeks prior to homecoming. Corsages and boutonnieres were also purchased from flower shops and picked up the day of the dance. Guys were responsible for purchas- ing the $11 per person tickets, securing a table and buying dinner. There were also other little specialities that some girls indulged in like pedicures, manicures and facials. ”1 got a facial the Saturday of homecoming,” said senior Tracy Thomas, The event was such a special dance and 1 wanted to make the most of my last homecoming.” After dinner, couples arrived at the Fairmont Hotel beginning about 7:30. Though the dance only lasted a few hours, the excitement of the event had build up far in advance. • Lynda Bennett 22 Student life

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Humor Angela Barnes walks under the color ✓ yfeuard archway with date Carl Walker prior Cy to being announced junior countess. Photo by J. Babb 9reshman damsel nominees and their dates stand nervously together prior to the nam- ing of the winner. Photo by D. Locke edward McGruder walks arm in arm with duchess nominee Deanna Sockwell through the ROTC archway prior to the an- nouncement of Deanna's winning. Photo by R. Halford paitr ni Qi aQIA Ml ‘V- J Winners display smiles and tears With nervous stomachs, fluttery hearts and anxious smiles, 15 young women and their dates assembled in the foyer of the Fairmont Hotel, Oct. 27. The time was 11:15 p.m., and the occasion was the 1984 Homecoming dance crowning ceremony, during which five of these nominees would be announced as winners. Senate sponsor Diane Hranicky emceed the event that 1,050 people at- tended, making this dance the largest in the school’s history. With all eyes watching, the nominees were announced and a short biography was read regarding each nominee as they passed under an arch- way formed by ROTC rifles. Freshman damsel nominees Shara Johnson, Laura Newman and Cinnamon Sheffield were all smiles as they strolled onto the dance floor. Kayla Moore, Deanna Sockwell and Sherlaender Wade followed as the sophomore duchess nominees were an- nounced. Juniors Angela Barnes, Denise Gol- den and Jennifer Oten were escorted in next. Senior princess nominees Amara Felman. Lauren Mayborn and Periette Todd were followed by queen nominee Kayla Kennedy, Marjorie Dodd anc Therese Holy. As the nominees held their breath the winners’ names were announced and given their bouquet of roses by se nate officers. The queen was crowned bj returning 1983 queen Tracey Walker The 1984 Homecoming court consistec of: Laura Newman, Deanna Sockwell Angela Barnes, Lauren Mayborn anc queen Kayla Kennedy. Certainly the excitement and hono will be remembered by every nominee as the glitter and glory of the ceremom brought the perfect ending to a success ful evening. •Lynda Bennett 24 Student life