St Louis Park High School - Echowan Yearbook (St Louis Park, MN)

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◄ Chris Wold and Danny Briskin present the prize (Mike Liston) that was hidden behind curtain number two. A Dennis Mentzos concentrates intently on returning the serve during the ping-pong tournaments held during lunch. ◄ Jack Atwin gets staff involved while leading the class yell at tho Pep-fest held on Friday afternoon. Homecoming 21

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Spirits Rise With Start Of Weeks' Activities Although Homecoming didn't officially start until the volleyball tournaments, spirits began rising when buttons went on sale. Friends called friends and got teams together for the weeks' activities. Girls got together and participated in Powderpuff football held for the first time at Park. They gathered on Saturday morning to tackle, pass and punt the day away. Also new was the Fun Run. Both staff and students competed in this mile run although there was more staff than student participation. Participation was not lacking in the ever popular Pie Eating Contest, however. Contestants gulped, gobbled and inhaled their way through partially frozen chocolate and banana pies. In volleyball, an intramural team was added because of all the participation, while ping-pong and backgammon lured students from lunch. A campout was planned for Friday night, and was even approved by Principal Richard Wainio but was cancelled for lack of chaperones. ► Matt LasJey calls Barb Haeger down to make a deal during the varsity show held at the peptest. 20 Homecoming

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► Musical group ■,London' s lead singer holds the audience’s attention at the Homecoming dance. ▼ Homecoming King and Queen, Chris Wold and Meg McQuaid. with driver Laurie Roster, dodge confetti during the parade. Homecoming Events Prove Exciting and Well Attended Sports competitions have always been the main attraction for the Homecoming activities. Park fans, as usual, bundled up to go out and cheer the Orioles on. Athletically, the tables were not in our favor during Homecoming, though. Cooper beat the Orioles in soccer 4-2. Dave Johnson, junior, however, had the luck of the draw, scoring both of Park’s goals. Odds were against the Oriole football team, too, who lost to the Minnetonka Skippers. 33-7. Students, alumni and fans came out to show their spirit, though. During half-time, the traditional Homecoming parade wound its way around the field. Floats with cheerleaders, other teams and various school organizations were led by King Chris Wold and Queen Meg McQuaid. After the game, fans warmed up at the Homecoming dance. Music was supplied by the group London, providing an exciting close to the week's activities. Las Vegas provided an opportunity for competition and a lucky escape for Park students and alumni, dissuading back to school blues. ► Fans closely watch an exciting play during the Homecoming football game. 22 Homecoming