Upper Arlington High School - Norwester Yearbook (Upper Arlington, OH)

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Precious Mettle in Golden Homecoming It was breaking tradition and disappointing. Float construction had always started the year off right by uniting the class. claimed senior Carrie Mauser regarding the absence of the traditional Homecoming Parade Similar feelings were expressed by numerous other students. However, despite no parade and floats. Homecoming 198 3 was nevertheless a memorable event. Thursday. October 6. marked the commencement of the festivities as spirited fans assembled at the stadium for the annual pep rally. The band's vibrant sound and the crowd's |ubilation ignited the stadium area as the varsity football team was introduced and Homecoming queen Leslie Yoakam and her court, Cathy Fcr-retti, Diane Licklider, Susan McVey. Karen Newland. and Cara Sanford, began their reign over the upcoming activities Sophomore Sandra Stranne commented. Even though there was no bonfire, it was still a fun and exciting gathering Homecoming excitement continued the following night as the Football Bears treated delighted fans to a 35-0 shut out against Reynoldsburg. Senior Paul Kelt led the way. scoring three of the five Golden Bear touchdowns The 212 member band also contributed to the sparkle of the evening by reviving a Homecoming tradition of spelling out script Bears. Homecoming ended on a dazzling note as over 330 couples enjoyed A Golden Night of dancing and mingling. The decorations, which included murals of bridges and sky lines, added glamour and elegance to the atmosphere With its renditions of the latest top M)' hits, the band. ATR, easily created a big city sound while also offering a selection of soft melodics. As |umor Carol Hothcrsall stated The music really made me feel comfortable because both fast and slow songs were played As the evening came to a close departing couples were treated to Homecoming 1983 stationers souvenirs to record their memories of A Golden Night.' When reflecting back to the weekend's happenings, most people admitted that despite the omission of several well-liked activities, Homecoming 1983 kept up the tradition ot being a splendid event. Airhnugh Homecoming lost some ot its tradition the revival of the twenty-four-year-old tradition of scrip: Bears adds a special touch

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Wuh a bone-jarring impact. defensive tackles Hob Hutchinson and Dan Holland hurl thru Reynoldsburg opponent backward! Defensive efforts such a! tbit held Reynoldsburg KOcdeM throughout the game Graciously posing lot et a not lief publicity picture, queen Leslie Yoakam and court member! Cathy Ferretti. Dune Lickluter Cara Sanford, Karen Ncudartd, and Susan McVey begin their reign over Homecoming festivities I? Student l.ile

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