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

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STUDENT COUNCIL: Front Row: Celeste Tito, Sheri Bieber, Annette Cannata, President, Veronica Mecko, Kim Nelson, Kathy Klinger, Kelly Fritz; Row 2: )ackie Farmer, Lori Schmidt, )oAnn Favia, Roy Ligammari, Sue Krueger, recording secretary, Debby Passi, Carol Mudaro; Row 3: Donna Gronewald, treasurer, Teresa Verone, Sharon )ohnsen, corresponding secretary, Peggy Bartel, Chris Rubino, Toni Waitkus, Sue Licause, vice-president. Sponsor Roger Roeing. Homecoming brought many new experiences to foreign exchange student Claudia Mar- angunie as she is escorted down the aisle by letterman Brian Newman. A warm, traditional token of the auto- graphed football and yellow roses is presented to Queen Louise Sharpy by Dr. Charles Thompson during the halftime festivities. 15

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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

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Ready, Aim, Fire, are the thoughts in Kelly Fritz ' s mind as she blasts Mr. Schmidt in the face with a whipped cream pie. Kelly struggles to get away as Schmidt tries to get even. Keeping the assemblies alive and moving with such hits as Rocky and Get it on , Mr. Joe Idaszak and the band perform to the hundreds of students in the fieldhouse. Looking to see what the Winter sports teams will look like are some of the Jr. Varisty Cheerleaders, Sheila Kramber, Anna Dizonno, Deana Cavender. 16 Assemblies Will you please rise for the National Anthem? The crowd stood, the band played and the assembly began. Assemblies; a break from the normal routine. Though each assembly began the same, each one held something new and different. Opening our school year, the Fall Sports Assembly introduced the student body to available sports and activities. With surprising enthusiasm, the Freshmen put up a hard fight, but the seniors shouted their way to the top to capture the spirit stick. Homecoming, a tradition that has been carried down since the school began, has become the most popular assembly. Moments to Remember echoed throughout the fieldhouse as Coach Ventrelli introduced Mum Arbor, the court and finally. Queen Louise Sharpy. The fall season came quickly to a close and the Winter Sports Assembly ushered in the new sports season. Pitting the Freshmen and Sophomores against the Juniors. and Seniors, the pie throwing contest got underway, with Coachs Paul Schmidt and Bill Babington the prime targets for the whipped cream pies. Our Christmas Assembly brought a unique change of pace in the assembly schedule. The holiday spirit was prevalent in numbers done by Orche- sis, Choir and Pom Pons, as everyone awaited the annual visit from Santa Claus, who brought many surprises for the faculty and holiday wishes for the student body. Despite the snowy days of 79 ' , Mr. John Goddard made his annual visit to share his adventures down the Congo River in Africa. Planning, variety and spirit are vital parts in making assemblies a unique tradition at West Leyden.