Woonsocket High School - Redmen Yearbook (Woonsocket, SD)

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Homecoming All of the excitement of Homecoming '73 can be summed up with this statement. After weeks of preparation by the WHS student body, the beat of the tom-tom signaled the start of the 21st annual Ki-Yi Days festivities. After entertainment by a group of girls from the WHS music department and a pep skit by the junior class, the mement everyone had been waiting for arrived. Chief Ed Muitha and Princess Debbie Bies were chosen to reign over Homecoming '73. The traditional bonfire and pep rally were held in the old ballpark following the coronation ceremony. Ki-Yi Days continued September 14 with students hustling to finish floats, paint signs, and squeeze in last minute band rehearsals before parade time. At 1:30, the American Legion color guard led the parade down the streets of Woonsocket followed by the royalty car with Chief Ed, Princess Debbie, and their attendants Corwyn Tiede, Mary Krog, Brad Van Leur, and Patty Weber. The Freshmen captured 1st place honors with their float The Morning After. That night, the mighty Redmen crushed the Wolsey Cardinals 54-6 on the gridiron. Halftime entertainment was provided by the WHS marching band under the direction of James Fulton. Special recognition was given to the royalty at halftime, also. Following the game, the Student Council hosted a Homecoming dance featuring the ' Silent Majority of Madison. The dreams of the Class of '74 were realized in Homecoming '73.

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Patty Weber, student council representative; Doug Olson, vice-president; Debbie Reider, secretary-treasurer; and (SEATED) Judy Dankey, president. Seniors We Know What We Are, But We Know Not What We May be. Senior year—Homecoming, last seconds, Last Prom, Skip Day, final concert, finals, Graduation—the Class of 74. It was a year to live, to expand friendships, and to get to know one another before separation. This year brought the words Last time to the lips of many seniors ... Gee, this is the last time I '11 play basketball ... or wrestle ... or build a float ... or sing ... or ... This year brought senior priveleges, open campus, and a reference room to the seniors. '74 was the year of the '50-60's revivals, streakers, and squirt guns. The seniors felt that they had to squeeze years of living into just one short year for this was the last year they'd be together as a class. It was a year when many came into thrfr own. Decisions were theirs-—they were adults. Senior year— joy, sadness, laughter, tears-the last one at WHS.