Thornridge High School - Piper Yearbook (Dolton, IL)

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Right: Couples waiting to receive their bids are able to chat with their friends. Below: Homecoming Court: Ran- dolph Mitchell, Tonya Scott, Lachon Cunningham, Janice Johnson, Joe Spiller, Yolanda Ellington, Tonya Col- quitt, Lamen Adams, Loree Balice, Mike Small, Sloane Elkei, John Pater- nostro, Adriene Hayes, John Garciag Not Pictured: Reggie Johnson E . ' Dance glitters with 'Memories' Hors d'oeuvres add variety to 25th anniversary ors d'oeuvres at Home- coming? Of the 450 people who attended, many asked this question as it was unusual to see hot hors d'oeuvres.at the Homecoming Dance. Since it was the 25th Anni- versary, we decided to do something more elegant and sophisticated than past year to make Homecoming extra special, stated Mr. Michael Bortel, Highlanders sponsor. To celebrate the past, mu- 20 Homecoming Dance rals depicting themes from other years lined the walls. The drop ceiling was also used as it had been in previous Home- comings. Having a drop ceil- ing gave a more romantic at- mosphere to the gym. Even though it took hours to put up, the result was worthwhile, stated Kevin Smits. ln the transformed gymnasium, alumni could find their year and share their memories. In addition to sampling the food and talking with friends, everyone was drawn to the dance floor by the music of Better Off. At 9:30 p.m. Homecoming Court was announced by Heidi Johnson and Bob Garcia, Mis- tress and Master of Ceremo- nies. The crowning of King La- men Adams and Queen Tonya Colquitt was performed by Tracy McBride, 1984 Home- coming Queen. When Bob announced my name, l looked back like, 'Are you seriousl' lt felt like it was all a dream. From that moment until I start ed dancing, I didn't seem tc remember anything, statec Tonya. While Heidi and Bot sang the theme song, Lamer and Tonya danced the tradi tional spotlight dance. As the evening of Oct. 12 came to an end, many realize: that the Silver Anniversary Homecoming Dance was just one more of their wonderfu Memories,

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