University City High School - Excelsus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Mk mk VH The sophomores display a unique interpretation of the Homecoming theme. Homecoming 21

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Let ' s Celebrate Friday October 27th was a day for anticipa- tion at UCHS; chairs creaked as students squirmed and thoughts dwelled not on F=ma or Chaucer ' s Canterbury Tales, but on the evening ahead, the evening of UC High ' s first Homecoming dance. It was to be the first Homecoming with re- turning alumni and the school had prepared a parade fitting for the occasion. Organized by Mr. Michael Price, the parade, consisting of three class floats and one anonymous skull, began at Standley Park, proceeded through the UCHS campus, around the track, and past the crowd assembled to watch the televised football game between the UC. Centurions and the University Dons, with the ceremonial crowning of the King and Queen during half- time. The parade almost didn ' t happen, said Mr. Price, I had to haggle with the police de- partment for weeks before they would agree to provide an escort, and that didn ' t happen until just before the parade was due to start! The Senior float of a Centurion in a bathtub with a beer in his hand took first place, with the Junior and Sophomore entries coming in re- spectively. The former queen, Diana Covert, relinquished her crown to Nancy Nadeau and Matt Brock inherited the throne of king from Ron Vance. The prince and princess were Eric Bridge and Bebe Abrigo, the Duke and Dut- chess were Steve Mamber and Beth Nadeau, and the senior attendants were Darnell Hop- kins, Randy Barnes, Lisa Khoo and Jill Heming- way. U.C. High ' s first homecoming game ended a victorious 31-14 over the Dons and ushered in the enthusiasm for the dance ahead. Tires squealed and engines roared as the students raced off to prepare for the celebra- tion, wining and dining before venturing back on campus to the dance. The lights dimmed as an announcer stepped to the center of the floor, setting the spotlight for the introduction of the Homecoming Court. Tears ran and flashes burst in honor of the joyous celebration and everyone danced to the theme song Celebrate Me Home. The float parade, the returning alumni, the victorious game and a smash of a dance all contributed to the memory-making success of U.C. High ' s first homecoming. The Homecoming Court anxiously awaits the results Junior Prince. Eric Bridge, and Princess, Steve Mamber and Beth Nadeau delight in a spe Bebe Abrigo. enjoy the traditional slow cial sophomore Duke and Dutchess dance, dance. 20 Homecoming The luniors exhibit their creativity in the Homecoming float.

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Guilty Or Not Guilty Mrs. Saracino ' s five drama classes were overflowing with strong talent and ambition. The first mysterious production of the year was the Agatha Christie tale, Witness for the Prosecution. The action revolved around a young man accused of murder. The testimony of his wife was expected to save him, but she turned aga inst him and stopped just short of hanging him. The suspenseful thriller didn ' t end there. With its uncanny twists and ploys, it kept the audience gasping up until the final curtain. The major roles were played by Greg Henry, Jackie Kutnick, David Newell, Chris McCauley, and David O ' Barr. All twenty-two members of the cast impersonated English and German ac- cents superbly and made the audience feel as though they were in the actual trial. Rehearsals began in mid-October and ran three to four hours a day. The def(?r dant. David O ' Barr, awaits the decision of the jury. I r Adam Wopshal, the barrister, stands by as Jackie Kutnik takes her oath. Sean Safreed. Brigette Klein, and Mike Howell progresses. the jury, listen intensely as the trial 22 Winter Drama Production