Homecoming

The Black and Gold 1975

New and Old Tigers Come Out for 'Celebration'

 Off to a slow start, Homecoming's "Tiger Celebrations" began with many uncertain anxieties. The time was not set...there was a question of whether or not floats would be constructed...it was the last Homecoming game to be held in the stadium...seniors and juniors had to take their SAT tests...and most of all, the game was against arch rival, the Farrington Governors.

 With this in mind, McKinleyites hurriedly set up the traditional festivities. Mighty seniors celebrated by showing artistic abilities as well as speed by winning the float competition. Juniors showed their enthusiasm in capturing the games trophy as the Girls' Athletic Association won the colorful campus decorations contest.

 An exuberant student body attended the annual Homecoming day pep rally assembly to show their pride and spirit. For the second year in a row, the Class of '75 again received top honors as they took the coveted spirit stick. The pep really brought back three previous pep squads to perform. The foot-stomping alumni returned to join in the night pep rally which introduced the 1975 Homecoming Court: King Ronald Nomura and Queen Lenora Takahashi, senior attendants Stuart Tanimoto and Stephanie Alip, junior attendants Gregory Sagarang and Patricia Lopez, sophomore attendants Vince Yokoyama and Phyllis Miyata. Also featured in the night pep rally was Mendall Wong, portraying a miniature Kikaider, a TV hero, showing off rhythmic gyrations and acrobatic forms.

 The next morning many juniors and seniors took their SAT test which kept them from seeing the Tiger machine run up a 21-0 first half lead. 

 Spirit prevailed with the Tigers throughout as the Govs came from behind. The small margin in the final score (21-22) gave them a sense of pride despite the loss, and a worthy Homecoming '74 "Tiger Celebration."

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017