Walnut High School - Cayuse Yearbook (Walnut, CA)

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o M N FROM PRINCESS TO QUEEN, LaShon Fontenot goes through the full gambit of reactions as she is jolted by the big announcement, is crowned and embraced by Principal Ken Gunn. and receives the applause of the capacity crowd. ▲ RIGHT ON TARGET, a parachutist descends on the field to present the game ball Plans to send Principal Ken Gunn. 1985 Homecoming Queen Cindy Hernandez and 1985 Queen LaShon up in a balloon fizzled when strong winds made the ride too perilous. •4 BACKING THE MUSTANGS, sophomores lead the cheering at the Homecoming game. Although the Mus- tang offense would only master three points, a strong defense held Edgewood scoreless, their only points coming on a two point safety. Homecoming Student Life 15

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I H O M he Royal Evening Shiny cars, beautiful flowers, shaky knees, sweaty palms, and short, quick breaths. This was typical of the few moments prior to the announcement of the Homecoming Queen. The crowd at the Homecoming game awaited the announcement of the Queen with anticipation. Principal Ken Gunn and 1985 Queen Cindy Hernan- dez handed the envelop to ASB adviser Jim Faren. Then, ASB members held up a sign with the Queen ' s name — it said: LaShon . The crowd screamed and cheered, LaShon momentarily un- aware that the sign announced her as the new Homecoming Queen. Filled with tears, joy, gratitude, and a beautiful smile, LaShon Fontenot ac- cepted her crown. I couldn ' t believe it. I was so ex- cited, said LaShon. This was not the only excitement of the royal evening. The crowd screamed even louder and cheered with pride when the Mustangs beat Edgewood 3- 2. But the fun was not over. After the victorious game, the King, Queen, Court, and students danced to sounds of Gerald Parks at the Homecoming Dance. The previous year, the traditional an- nouncement of the King was broken when the King was crowned at the Homecoming Dance. But this year ' s King. Mike Monson, was announced at the King ' s Assembly, as it traditionally had been don ' . Senior Myra Garcia said, I think it ' s better that the King is announced at the assembly. At least I didn ' t have to pay to see the King crowned. With the last song came the end of the royal evening. The King ' s Assembly, Court Secrets, and the crowning of the Queen were only memories. Home- coming was undoubtedly one that will always be remembered. Copy by Gloria Sanchez: layout by Lynn Fujioka: photos by Watson Photography, if ' Being chosen Homecoming Queen was a big honor for me. I still can ' t get over it! — LaShon Fontenot ▲ HOMECOMING COURT: Front row: Natasha Booth. Scott Grier. Elaine Sanchez. Mike Monson. Lisa Vanderburg. Mark Stevenson; back row: Brian Crockett. LaShon Fontenot, Jerry Knox. Brett SIdel. Michelle Fajardo. Shannon Hosking. Steve Preston. Heidi Calderon. Erik Thompson. Student Life Homecoming

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WITH A FIRM HANDSHAKE, Homecoming King Mike Monson. receives fiis crown. Mike was also the starting varsity quarterback. 16 Student Life Spirit Week