White Pigeon High School - Wahbememe Yearbook (White Pigeon, MI)

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MUD AND RAIN SPOIL HOME- COMING 1985 Excitement and anticipation filled the halls of White Pigeon High School because the undefeated football team would be able to play on their own field again. There was also the big question of who would be the attendants for the Homecoming of 1985. A week before the actual game, each class voted for three girls from their own grade. The three chosen girls then faced another vote the next day. When the polls closed, the attendants were from Freshman to Junior: Angie Smith, Stacy Armstrong, and Tammy O'Rourke. The Queen candidates were Laura Tackett, Joey Wentzel, and Rhonda Wood. Traditionally, the girls and their escorts ride over to the field in Corvettes. At halftime the cars circle the field twice and then go to the fifty-yard-line where the attendants are announced. However, Homecoming, '85 turned out differently. It rained most of the night. The girls did not ride over to the field because of the mud and rain, and Joey Wentzel was not crowned as the 1985 Homecoming Queen until the dance after the game. The Varsity football team lost the homecoming to Centreville 7 to 6. The game and field activities proved to be a great disappointment for the girls, the team, and the fans. 4 Upper left — Homecoming Queen of 1985, Joey Wentzel and her escort John Kasdorf arrive promptly to their victory dance. Upper Right — The 1984 Homecoming Queen Diane Nottoli, who attends Michigan State University, returns to White Pigeon to end her reign by crowning Joey Wentzel new Homecoming Queen. Far Right — Senior candidate Laura Tackett anxiously waits for the revealing of the envelope, with her escort Rick Saeger. Right — Queen candidate, Rhonda Wood and her escort Cary Cookson wait in the gym for the dance to begin. Before the dance Rhonda was presented with a beautiful bouquet from her escort.

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STAFF BRINGS PRIDE INTO FOCUS Editor Theme — Brenda Bontrager Activities — Debbie Landrum Rachel McLaughlin Sports — Roger Wolkins Seniors — Paula Berchiatti Shelly Corner Gina Noe Juniors — Beth Betcke Sophomores — Serena Kershner Freshmen Eighth grade — Rhonda Wood Faculty — Beth Betcke Tim Heminger Gina Noe Ads Index — Brent Haifley Lori West Cover — Brad Medich Photographers — Brad Medich Andy O'Sullivan Advisor — Mrs. Elizabeth Hocevar Upper — Several members of the yearbook staff, Beth Betcke, Brenda Bontrager, Debbie Landrum, Rachel McLaughlin, and Andy O'Sullivan anxiously await the ringing of the final bell concluding a long day of studies. Middle — John Kasdorf takes pride in his work by carefully washing his fish and in his body by wearing a homemade mask. 3

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Upper left — Graduates of WPHS, Diane Nottoli and Bob Airgood return to White Pigeon to graciously give up their reign of Homecoming King and Queen of 1984. Upper right — Current juniors of WPHS Tammy O'Rourke and Brad Medich arrive as Homecoming attendant and escort of the 1985 Homecoming. Middle left — The White Pigeon Varsity Football team's offensive line is stunned by the Centreville Bulldogs defense at the Homecoming game. Middle right — The White Pigeon Marching Band put on a commendable performance for their homecoming crowd at halftime. The band previously won five out of six trophies at a Rockford, Michigan, competition. Lower left — Sophomore attendant, Stacy Armstrong, and her escort, Steve Lent, keep their spirits up on a disappointing night. Steve and Stacy also represented their class this year by playing Junior Varsity Football and Varsity Girls Basketball respectively. Lower right — Brent Kulp escorts Freshman attendant Angie Smith to the Homecoming festivities. Angie, a freshman cheerleader, cheered on the junior varsity football team at Centreville the night before. 5