West Carrollton High School - Piratan Yearbook (West Carrollton, OH)

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Homecoming Is Successful Despite Rain The pep assembly on Friday, October 11, kicked off the Homecoming assembly with the announcement of Queen Jill Ratcliffe and her court. Mrs. Norma Law, who was selected by the seniors as their Grand Marshall, rode through the parade waving a pom-pom to show her school spirit. Saturday afternoon brought a well-fought football game in which West Carrollton was edged 16-12 by Brookville. Carl DiGirolomo and Garry Key were responsible for the Pirates' touchdowns. All of the hard work that was put into building the floats wasn't ignored. During the halftime ceremonies awards were passed out. The sophomore class was awarded first place with A .F .S . close behind with second place. Third place was taken by the juniors. Saturday evening Sonny Good-street played at the dance which was a huge success. Dress was semi-formal, but many girls felt that Homecoming was a special occasion, so they wore long gowns. Homecoming was enjoyed by ail who participated .

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75 THE 1974-75 HOMECOMING QUEEN AND COURT Queen Jill Ratcliffe escort Ron Parks Senior Julie Hufnagle escort Jack Kerr Senior Vicki Letizia escort Steve Lonneman Junior Sheila O'Toole escort Tim Owens Junior Pam Holtvoigt escort Jim Brookshire Sophomore Barb Sorrell escort Gary Link Sophomore Rechelle Neese escort Steve Glover Flower girl Shelly Parks escort David Collins TOP LEFT: Teiry Adkins gains yardage for a Pirate touchdown. BOTTOM LEFT: Ron Parks, Queen Jill's escort proudly shows her off before the game. TOP CENTER: Placing third, the juniors' float shows that they really didn’t clown around. CENTER: Waving at the crowd, senior attendant Julie Hufnagle, shows her enthusiasm for the day. BOTTOM CENTER: Spanish club's float made a colorful appearance at the parade. TOP RIGHT: The 1974-1975 Homecoming Queen and Court. CENTER RIGHT: Couples pictures were taken as they entered the dance and Charlie Brown got in on the fun, too. NEAR CENTER: Greg Arnett helps Carl DIGirolomo to loosen up. NEAR BOTTOM: The halftime ceremony is highlighted by the crowning of the new queen.

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FAR LEFT: Despite the rain, spirit was still found throughout the crowd. BOTTOM LEFT: The Pirates hold back the Blue Devils as Carl DiGirolomo runs for a touchdown. BOTTOM CENTER LEFT: Bill Ford escorts Sheila O'Toole to her seat with the Homecoming court. NEAR LEFT: During halftime the Carrolltones entertain the crowd as they let 144 balloons float up, up, and away. BELOW: Dana Whitehair takes a well-deserved rest after helping the cheerleaders spread spirit. BOTTOM CENTER RIGHT: A.F.S. members look on as Karen Kruse proudly holds the second place trophy for their float. BOTTOM RIGHT: Barb Sorrell receives her mum as she is named sophomore attendant. 21