William Mitchell High School - Apogee Explo Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Mitchell Spirit Soars with First Homecoming Victory Cullen Bryant moves against the South Colts during the victorious Mitchell Homecoming game. When You Wish Upon a Star begins with the release of colorful balloons at the opening kick-off.

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Sam Bryant, providing the musical background for the show, plays during the final dress rehearsal of The Golden Horseshoe Revue. Homecoming 1968 came early for the Marauders and began the year with a tremendous explosion. Mitchell's third Homecoming covered the week of September 25-28 and was built upon the theme, A Tribute to a Man - Walt Disney. Music created the Homecoming mood in Wednes- day night's Golden Horseshoe Revue. Volunteering for parts in the show, the cast began work in August under the direction of Miss Lynn Johnstone, Secre- tary of Assemblies Don McNeiIley, and Vice President Patti Blair. Following the chorus idea used in the Sing-Out movement, the show featured a variety of songs and characters from many Walt Disney movies. Linda All- dredge and Jerry Aluise emceed the acts which in- cluded such numbers as Heigh Ho, Fortuosity, and Bare Necessities. A Special appearance was made by Burl Ives, and the audience was surprised by the hilarious Tiny Tim. The 1968 Homecoming guest, Mr. Maurice G. Baker, was introduced to the student body after the per- formance. Student body president, Jerry Aluise, brought the evening to a climax as he crowned the 1968 Home- coming Queen, Miss Beth Taylor. A reception forthe Queen and Mr. Baker followed the entertainment, and the 1968 Homecoming week was on its way. Portraying a sexy fairy godmother, Katie Estes whisks away the trou- bles ofthe world by singing Bibbidy Bobbidy Boo.

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-gf S 1? 4 iw . - 'v'sQe,i n. ia.. ii --W me it Iwlfiwz-. - L g... .,, 'Af RQ, .F - . w-... V f X , .... it N , . 1, V ,. N, , 3 LEFT: Homecoming guest Mr. Maurice G. Baker accepts the 1968 award during the half-time presentation. RIGHT: Pompon girl Nadine Johnson bolsters spirit at the bonfire. Yo Yo Ortiz, Donna Fox, Patti Sarter, and Mary Hooper load the bomb into their car for the senior class bombhunt victory. ff Wishes came true as the Marauder football team battled the South Colts for Mitchell's first Homecom- ing victory. An 18-12 finish kept Marauder spirit sail- ing through the remaining Homecoming activities. MitchelI's annual Homecoming award, given to a person outstanding in the state of Colorado for his contribution to its people, was presented to Mr. Mau- rice G. Baker, who has devoted much of his time to the citizens of Colorado Springs by serving as presi- dent ofthe Board of Education and by participating in many Colorado Springs civic activities. The Home- coming plaque was presented to Mr. Baker during half-time festivities at the game. Homecoming floats, entered by Cabinet and each of the three classes, were judged at half-time. Cabi- net's float won first place, but the juniors captured first for class competition. Disney characters, pre- ceded by the Queen and her attendants, paraded around the field while the Mitchell band performed to the theme of When You Wish Upon a Star. Traditional events, the bonfire and bombhunt, were held on Thursday night. Spirit came alive as the fall sports teams, introduced by their respective cap- tains, set the fire ablaze. Homecoming Queen, Miss Beth Taylor, addressed the crowd before they departed on the hectic search for the Mitchell bomb. Senior girls captured the bomb, and the enthusiasm of the night dominated the week. Standing on the sidelines, Disney character Mickey Mouse, played by Connie Lynch, waits for the half-time performance.