Wayne High School - Sentry Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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When pressed into our mental scrap- book of images to be recalled on snowy nights and rainy afternoons. Homecom- ing memories necessitate no further comment than a gentle nod of the head and a warming smile . . . The Juniors with their frequent and welcome interruptions of class to sell suckers, seemed to always find someone asking where all the rootbeers had gone Teachers consoled themselves with the axiom, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as students dressed up like teachers in honor of spirit week . . . The seniors finally breaking the tradition, beat the Juniors 16-8 in the Powder Puff Football game. The fledgling 1-2-3 wheel race, where contestants were rewarded for speed and grace, was a fantastic success . . . The Disco Dance was the most successful of all Homecoming activities. These were the most memorable moments of Homecoming. Those which will surely linger as long as someone is around who was here. But perhaps the most memorable moments lie not in those announced with trumpets and fan- fare, but the quiet moment shared dur- ing the slow dance, the reunion of two graduates. There in, it seems, lies the purpose of this annual event, to bring people together — to bring them home. Here, one might recall the moment when the balloons were released at halftime. Like the alumni were, like we will be, the balloons were cast off amid pomp and circumstance, some rising higher, going faster and farther, but all — maybe not here, not in this place — will once again touch earth for a moment, indeed — come home. But then, up will come another gust of wind, blowing the sphere on its way once again. Will the real Mr. Peters please sit down? Mr. Peters IS shown here congratulating Eric Stoops on his fine choice of teachers to imitate. The voice of victory echoes across the stadium as Kelly Geren, in shotgun formation, shouts signals to her center. Huddling together during a timeout the Srs. plot their deadly strategy against the traditional victori- ous Juniors.

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HCHE... ■Boy, it ' s cold, was the thought of generals — past and present — as they started out that windy night. The only warmth was that of the stars, expecta- tions and memories filled Wayne ' s mighty stadium. Homecoming . . . 1977 . . . comes only once a lifetime . . . and is kept warm in hearts until blown away by the winds of time. The Gen team jogged onto the field . . . their presence instilling confidence. At half time ... the thrill of The stage was set for the crowning of a queen. Against the profusion of balloons the court took their places and anxiously awaited that magic moment. The loud speaker hummed, and the Homecoming Queen was named. Laura Stemforth took her seat m the elaborate throne and was totally overcome in, the proudest moment of my life . A cloud of balloons took to the air and were scattered into oblivion by the brisk Autumn wind. The stadium was plunged into dark- ness. The blackness was illuminated by sparkling fireworks, dazzling the specta tors and drawing ooo ' s and ah ' s from the awed participants. The players returned to the field and everyone was cruelly brought to reality by defeat. Disappointment soon diss ' pated when the mourners entered the brightly deco- rated commons. After the first dance being enjoyed by the Queen and court, the dancers filled the floor for a rousing good time. The football game itself contributed to an exciting evening at the Homecoming event. Proudly wearing her crown. Homecoming Queen Laura Steinforth surveys her king- dom from her royal throne. For her benefit and delight, fireworks and balloons fill the The members of the Homecoming court and their handsome escorts anxiously await the big moment as they shiver in the brisk evening air. Wayne ' s Band and Pom Pon girls add to the spirit of the evening as they lead the way into the glorious half-time festivities.

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