West Leyden High School - Shield Yearbook (Northlake, IL)

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oach Ventrelli ' s instructidj quarterBacETBte Krueger receives the play f the next series of plays to be run again s Hinsdale South. k VKWlfl fe Feelings of astonishment, excitement and happiness went through the c rowd but for this year ' s Homecoming Queen Louise Sharpy this day will be remembered forever. 13

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A time to remember With the birth of the school came the birth of new ideas for the festivities to come in the proceeding years at West Leyden. For homecom- ing there always has been mum arbor, princesses, a queen, parades, floats, bonfires, and of course, the game and dance. Through the silent fieldhouse moved a slow chain of mum arbor girls and their letterman escorts. As Coach Ventrelli named the prin- cesses, the jammed stands hushed as they awaited the name of this year ' s homecoming queen. Louise Sharpy emerged from the castle and was happily crowned queen by returning queen Denise Nuezil. The mellow sound of chimes rang throughout the crowd as mum arbor returned to their chairs, the assembly came to a close— still not the end of the homecoming festivi- ties, but only the beginning. The premier of Oh God brought many students to return to the school for viewing of the movie. Afterwards the enthused students flocked behind the school where the bonfire sparked off the spirit for the following day ' s game. A mass of people stood in awe as the towering flames soared into the darkened sky. The night had reached its peak and the crowd diminished, thus drew the end of the day but soon to begin another which held still more activities. Multicolored floats, cheer- leaders, mum arbor, and pom pon girls were gathered in perparation for the parade on Saturday, October 27. The Marching Knights played their well rehearsed music. Through the streets of Northlake they twisted until the last float had made its way back to school. Numbed by the cold air the girls returned from their places and waited for the day ' s game. Long hours of work paid off for the Seniors when the judges an- nounced the Senior float, Good Knight Hornets , had won first place. The stands became filled as the excited crowd waited for the battle between the Knights and the Hins- dale South Hornets. Ending the first night of the Homecoming week end, Lynn Stulik, Lyn Feldmann and )oni Flansburgh bring across to the crowd school spirit at the bonfire. An overview of the homecoming haiftime features the Marching Knights and Orchesis performing to a Christmas theme and Here Comes Santa Claus. as the Pom Pon and Cheerleaders watch. 12

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A time to remember Throughout the game both defenses were unyeilding — until late in the first quarter the Knights marched through with a touchdown and lead the game 6-0. In the final seconds of the first half, the Hornets came back with a touchdown and passed for the extra points — making the score 8-6 in favor of the Hornets. The second half held a long defensive battle for the Knights and the Hornets. We were defeated, yes, but everyone waited with exuberance for the homecoming dance. Sounds of Always and Forever echoed throughout the school, played by Cotton Mouth . This ended the long prepared weekend which will hold lasting memories for everyone. This year ' s Homecoming has passed away but the new beginnings for the old traditions will be contin- ued throughout the year. HOMECOMING COURT AND MUM ARBOR: Front Row: Pam Neuzil, Julie Fredrickson, Debby Passi, Annette Cannata, Tracy Brown, Pete Ventrelli, Queen Louise Sharpy, Jenny Cannata, Holly Wilson, Laura Wallentine, Joni Flansburgh, Debbie Gehrke; Row 2: Joyce Ritacco, Karen Walsh, Cindy Cox, Polly Paulus, Donna Beakey, Rosie Hoffman, Gail Pentimone, Chris Pompilio, Dori Stanislawski; Row 3: Linda Sharpy, Dawn Voelker, Gina LoDolce, Nicole Hardy, Carol Mudaro, Sandy Kelly, Sue Krueger, Renee Durnate, Chris Just, Debbie Tessman, Donna Cronewald, Sue Bussa, Claudia Marangunie. The future Homecoming Queen and her escort? It could very well be, as Pete Ventre Jr. and Jenny Cannata pose for a picture after they led the homecoming procession. 14