Villa Park High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Villa Park, CA)

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PHS's 1983 Homecoming Queen was traditionally crowned during the half-time show. However, the young tradition of crowning a Homecoming King was car- ried out at the Qctober 21 assembly, the day of the game. Since the Queen and King were crowned at separate times, the student body, as well as the faculty and attending parents, were kept in sus- pense twice in the same day, stated Marshaleen Seyler, who was in charge of all of the Homecoming ar- rangements. The Court consisted of ten Seniors who were nominated by select- ed athletic teams. These included Shelley Hunt, Kathleen Murphy, Karey Nixon, Toni Simpson, and Kris Waddellg and Scott Davis, Bri- an Etter, Tim Johnson, Bill Meck- lenburg, and John Robillarcl. Each of the five nominees were es- corted by their mothers as their names were announced. The l982 Homecom- ing King, Mark Maizel, was escorted by Pep Commissioner, Amie Losi, and the long awaited moment finally ar- rived. As Bill Mecklenburg's name was announced by Jeff Cohen, the au- dience screamed, and the Homecom- ing King was crowned. l'Being on the Court was the big thrill and honor for me but l was really happy . . . and em- barrassed, laughed Bill. lt was not until that night that the new out to the field Queen was crowned. A crowd which included not only the usual Spartan fans, but also a great number of parents and VPHS Alumni, showed for this spe- cial event. Second guarter finally end- ed with the Spartans leading 24-17 over Santa Ana Valley, and the Mar- chin' Spartans stepped out onto the field in competition formation. Nl thought it was a really great idea to have the Queen and King crowned at sepa- rate times. That way, they both had their moments . . . lhope they continue to do this every year, said Ms. Julia Thiel- man, Activities Director. Each of the five princesses was driven in convertible Corvettes and escorted by their fathers. ln the last car came Jill Sherman, reigning Queen of l 982, es- corted by her boyfriend. Suspense hung in the air as the crowd awaited the naming of VPHS's new Homecoming Queeng however, as soon as Karey Nixon's name was announced, that sus- pense exploded into cheers. l had been nervous all day, but we yelled and had fun at the game, smiled Karey. l really was surprised when l heard my name. l wanted to hide be- hind my dadl added Karey, laughing lightly. A myriad of blue, black, and white balloons were released as Karey was crowned between her father, Mr. Nixon, and l983 Homecoming King, Bill Mecklenburg. Princess Toni Simpson prepares to ride After much work on the Home U coming arrangements, Tm Marshaleen Seyler T models the King's crown with Shelley Stein, who counted The Homecoming Queen, Karey Nixon, and King, Bill Mecklenburg, smile excitedly as Mr. Nixon proudly looks on. Page by Kathleen Kobashz votes.

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Karey Crowned Homecoming Wins A11 Around W 'L C 2 3 is 02 E il xl V ?' fl 9,2 John Robillard tries to keep the bow from telling oft of Kris Wadde11's roses without being too obvious. Smiling brightly, the Queen and her Court pose with their tathersg Kathleen Murphy and Mr. Murphy: Toni Simpson and Mr. Simpson: Queen Karey Nixon and Mr. Nixon: Kris Waddell and Mr. Waddell: and Shelley Hunt and Mr. Hunt. 9,. 2 Lv 4-l'.... axes, ' 175, fer . .Jn Five Homecoming Kinq nominees with their mothers: Mrs. Etter and son, Brian: Mrs. Mecklenburg and King, Bill: Mrs. Robillard and son, John: Mrs. Johnson and son, Tim: and Scott Davis with his mother, Mrs. Davis. Two ot VPl-lS's outstanding Vanilla Scoopers, I t If Q ' l A, vvvy Q' A , f U ,' , i g f. gl?-. ii:-.. .fit walani Medeiros and Steve Bain, cheer at he Homecoming Game, H , V f I 19 l 7 f ' fp-9 , .fa L ,f I , .,,,., , Z rf if 2, 4:f1v-.:':,7i ' y rf , ,V ,Z ,d -'wi-my 'M yi' new im ZX, i 00, MBR Ml? Fi' 2 ,,,,L :I i if -I