Vandalia Community High School - Vandalois Yearbook (Vandalia, IL)

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Jungle gym brings hack playful memo- ries to the Homecoming Candidates. Y'all vote Deb, shouts Teri and Steve riding on a mini-bike. Senior boys tease and trap Brad Daniels in a campaign outhouse. Kevin Austin, a walking bulletin board, is definitely not prejudiced! Classes chose six candidates Homecoming at V.C.H.S. means fun, work, and pleasure. Our six Homecoming Queen Candidates, two from each class, worked longer hours than any students: first with their cam- paigns and then with class and club floats. Campaign spirit filled the halls. Students wore smile buttons, rode tricycles, and minibikes. Atten- tion rousers, dressed as clowns and firemen, interrupted the tran- quillity ofhomerooms with persu- asive vote getting slogans. Several clever and original artists were born in the Charlie Brown and Lullu sketches.

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Rally and parade highlighted Homecoming activities for ,7l Fall arrivedg the bustle of Homecoming returned. Floats, campaigns, and a football game were a few of the numerous events that occurred during this exciting time. Student Council was the sponsor of this whirlwind activity. A big pep rally was held Thurs- day night. The coaches and for- mer football players gave pep talks to the team and Vandal fans. Then the cheerleaders led a snake dance on the football field. Our spirit reached its peak when ev- eryonejoined hands. Student imagination went wild as they thought of new float themes. Bi-Phy-Chem's Darn Near Annihilatedf' represented a DNA molecule, and Thespians' circus s'The Greatest Show on Earthw caught the viewer's eye. The Vandal returned under the theme 'tVandal Rekindles Fiery Spirit. Remember Miss Barr, 'fBeware of wagon tongues? A fractured wrist can really slow one down. Only one could have the honor of winning first place. For the third straight year VANDALOIS received that honor. An unusual situation arose when a three-way tie occurred among the class floats. g'Sail on to Victory' was the theme of the all-knowing se- niors' float. Experienced juniors expressed their ideas with Gold- en Victoryf' Sophomores demon- strated their ability in We're Expecting Tlwinf' Even though the Vandals were defeated by the Litchfield Panth- ers, spirit remained for the up- coming dance. The Robinson High School Band played for the traditional Homecoming dance. Homecoming came to an end when Ann was announced Queen, but the memories had only just begun. x l i M,-W, 2 ..,,,.i,1mir-is ,zm:.,...Jmm is First place winning VANDALOIS float rekindles the spirit by returning the Vandal. an X Believe it or notg this year the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore class floats tied for first place.

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Robinson Band played 6'Pop,' music at dance Smiling cheerleaders brighten Home- coming with their pep and enthusiasm, A snake dance clirnaxed the pep rally by lifting everyone's spirit. What if she falls, thinks Lundy as he J watches Kim Reams bow gracefully. swf Energy was not lacking at the dance, after spending literally weeks working on floats and fighting hard to win the football game, the students came to the dance with enthusiasm. Student Council featured the Robinson High School Band in the ele- gantly decorated gym. Their music was welcomed and en- joyed by all. The special evening ended after the Coronation when alljoined in to dance in honor of the Queen. Mystic shadows and music are cast by the Robinson High School Band. 44