West High School - Shaheen Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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One major Homecoming attraction was the football game against Betten- Queen Ann MUYPIW received YOSQS ffom Stu Adams and Melanie Buzzell Cl0ff. at the football game. ,iw 11.1 Ci ,. rn PM-- - - - , g if The Homecoming court consisted of thirteen candidates. Front row: Kellie Hemmen, Joan Ehrecke, Rita Bralds bounced as contestants participated in the Garcia, Queen Ann Murphy, Cindy Ehrsam, Bridget McKinney, Renee Rodriguez. Back row: Dawn Kuehn, gunny sack race. Theresa Gill, Rachael Parks, Joellen Shafer, Kathy Gardner, Lori Freund, Homecoming 15

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Eorly Homecoming Cotches Spirit Earlier than usual, Homecoming week was as much a success as ever! Overloaded with participants, the pow- der puff football game kicked off the beginning of the week. It brought large crowds to watch the girls com- pete for their teams. The next large attention-grabber, the field events and bonfire, sparked interest and atten- tion among students. These events included the float competition in which Drama Club captured a first place trophy. The Homecoming game against the Bettendorf Bull- dogs was considered the game of the week. Fighting with all their might, the Falcon team put up a great match. The dance, held annually in the cafeteria, was deco- rated to convey the theme Sail On, The band, Nightfall, provided entertainment from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. After the 9:00 presentation, Queen Anne Murphy and her court were then featured in a dance. The crowd circled them, looking on. A different twist was added to the traditional boyfgirl pictures. Groups of boys and groups of girls got together to have pictures shot. The dance ended, but for many the memorable night had just begun. Throughout Homecoming week, West was sea- soned with the school spirit. Mr. Ralph Paarmann directed the band at the Homecoming game. IIC it X ' Tl '43 .41- C The traditional bonfire provided warmth for those who attended the field events. Chfis U99 and sam Schuck led the Winning bed face team 14 Homecoming through the cones.

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ln exchange for his money Senior Brad Early receives his Homecom- Carrying out the Homecoming theme, Sail On, Junior Dave Meumann sings that song on the 2nd place float, Acappella, in the car rally. Junior Paul Augustine hangs tightly on to the mattress as team- mates attempt to drive toward victory. Ready, Get set, Go! Senior Bill Warnecke secures a tight grip as the tug-of-war is about to begin. Senior Kathy Gardner prays for an aimless throw, as a West student tosses the ball towards the dunking machine handle.