Thomas Jefferson High School - Yellow Jacket Yearbook (Port Arthur, TX)

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Buying corsages and wondering whether or not you're getting asked to the dance are just some of the events involved with homecoming. Everyone began to prepare for the homecoming football game and the crowning of the queen. The sun disappeared, and the moon took its place. The stands slowly filled with people eating and talking. As half time drew near, the homecoming princesses grew tense. Both sides had completed their perfor- mances, and the band formed the traditional TJ and the Hussars their heart. Then the tension mounted as the band began playing Friends. The princesses were introduced. First to be recognized was Kris Chirafis - 12, Leigh-An Guidry - 12, DeEdria McDaniel - 12, han- non Moore - 12, Vanessa Quintela - 12, and last but not least Gretchen Vaughan - 12. The silence was at an overwhelming high as the name Vanessa Quintela was called, the crowd roared as our '86-'87 queen was crown- ed, Vanessa after being crowned, through an ear to ear smile stated, l was excited and sur- prised. l felt that it was an honor being crown- ed, because my sister was also homecoming queen. The night came to an end and the crowd departed. However, the night was not over. There was still a victory over Nederland to be celebrated at the dance. Some arrived at the cafeteria, took pictures and left, but many also stayed. Kathy Salvagio - 10 said, Alter the game I went to the dance, I had a lot of fun. The activities came to an end and so did the night as the dance rounded out the evening. - Laurie Porras PLEASE DON'T LET THIS CROWN FALL OFF - Queen Vanessa Quintela - 12 covers up her wor- ries about the loose crown with a beautiful smile and some roses. KRIS FROM THE HOUSE OF CHIRAFIS - Princess Kris Chirafis 12 escorted LEIGH AN FROM THE HOUSE OF GUIDRY Princess Leigh An Guldry by her father: John Chirafis Jr. Member of Student Council Good Sportsmanship 12 escorted by her father Carl Gurdry Varsity Cheerleader and a member c league and a Varsity Cheerleader. National Honor Society and Herolds Service Organization 28 TU DENT IFE

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PIRIT EEK eeping With Jacket Mania Believe it or not, everyone has some type of school spirit. If you went to just one football game or participate in any school activity you have school spirit. One of the most popular times to show your spirit is during Homecoming Week. You may have seen a few witches and clowns roaming the halls, or even a few hippies sitting under trees. No, the majority of T.J. students haven't lost their minds, although some are steadily on their way. They were only participating in spirit week. Students were asked to dress up on designated days to help build up school spirit for the big Homecoming Game on Friday night. l think spirit week was great. There were a lot of people who participated, and they all had a great time, said Shana Veillion. During spirit week most students were HF A .1 -, ,.. ' tf.:f1'4.' able to relax and take it easy for a while. They forgot about the long, endless homework assignments and boring lec- tures just long enough to realize that the saying, All work and no play is dull, is usually true, or is it? Many clubs and organizations also got into the excitement of school spirit week. DECA coordinator, Mrs. White helped students organize a Jelly Bean Contest, a baby picture display, the annual dunking booth, and a float for the Homecoming Parade. The main attraction was the dunk- ing booth. During lunch, students could try their luck at dunking someone by paying 2511: for three chances. Mr. White agreed to sit in the booth dur- ing first lunch. He unwisely taunted many of the students and was dunked quite a few times. Sirikit Dickson - 12 said, I 30 TU D'ENT IFE MAKE LOVE, NOT WAR - Cool Daddy Gabe Her- nandez - 12 chills by a tree. Gabe seems to be reliving a previous life as a flower child of the 60's. think spirit week is fun. It helps the students get into the spirit of Homecom ing. It allows laughter among the student: and it gives everyone a chance to par ticipate in a school activity. FHA members also participated in the fun, many members of the club gave ut their free time after school and or weekends to prepare for the annua parade down Twin City Highway. Juanita Vara - 12 agrees that it was a lot of fun I think spirit week is great, but I don't par ticipate in all of the activities because tot many people would laugh at me. As long as I go to the games and cheer the jacket: on, that's my spirit. -KarenFabr1 1 f Photo by Jeil Jacks: SHOCKED FLAPPEHS - Jessica Herrera - ll Stephanie Jones - ll. Cameron McCambell 4- ll Carla Erickson - 12, Karissa Morel - 12, Suend Clewie - ll, and Alex King - 11 moum ove gangster Mark Simon - 12.