Van Alstyne High School - Panther Yearbook (Van Alstyne, TX)

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Homecoming Court: Senior Stacey Conner, Senior Jana Lightfoot, Senior Kathy O’Cain, Junior Jennifer Morse, Senior Pam Pittman-Queen, and Senior Diana Coyle. How much longer? Senior Amy Noe and nominees Senior Pam Pittman, Junior Jennifer Morse, and Senior Diana Coyle wait patiently with their escorts for the 1987 Homecoming festivities to begin. HOMECOMING

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A Week In The Life Homecoming, the most attended football game of the season, wasn’t just a one day affair. Excitement was in the air Monday and increased from then on. The week began with the first vote for the homecoming queen, the votes were tallied quickly and the nominees were announced. Senior Diana Coyle said, “I was really excited when I found out I had been nominated for Homecoming Queen, but that night 1 nearly froze out on the field.” The next hot event on the agenda was the Thursday night bonfire, organized by the Student Council. Junior Raquel Wolfe said, “1 felt everyone performed really well, the only problem was that the bonfire was lit to early, and by the time everyone arrived the fire was very small, and it didn’t last very long.” Following tradition, Friday was blue and white day, students turned out sporting the school colors in support of the football team. During the pep-rally the blue and white winners were announced. Junior James Gardner said, “It felt pretty good to win the blue and white award at the Homecoming pep rally. It gave me a sense of accomplishment to win an award given by the cheerleaders (and teachers). 1 was really honored.” As game time approached, many hearts began to beat faster with anticipation. Would we win the game? Who’ll get Homecoming Queen? Where will I go after the game? The Panthers came from behind and maintained their lead for a rousing victory over Munster. Senior Pam Pittman was crowned the 1987 Homecoming Queen during the half time ceremony. After the game, a victory dance was sponsored by the student council. Sophomore Sam Thornhill said, “I thought the Homecoming dance was great! See, it all depends on who you go with. If you go with someone you wouldn’t have fun with you’d be bored, but if you go with someone you’re happy with you’ll have a good time. I went to the dance with someone I really enjoy being with, so I thought it was great!” As the dance drew to a close and people went on to various other events, the general feeling for the evening was summed up as Freshman David Wade said, “All of Homecoming was fun, especially since we 14 STUDENT LIFE

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Fall Festital Court: Juniors Jennifer Morse, Michael Garrison, Sophomores Shannon Cannon, Patrick Williams, Freshman Jodi Chapman, Senior Pam Pittman, Kindergartener Christy Lay, and Senior Daniel Cherry. Not pictured, Freshman Cory Troxtell. Like a princess. Senior Daniel Cherry kisses Senior Pam Pittman on the hand after they arc crowned the Fall Festival king and queen. Almost there. Nicholas Mitchell and Matthew Lewis, sons of math teacher Kathy Mitchell, wait for Nicholas Gambill to finish his turn on the swinging ladder. STUDENT LIFE