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By Mrs. Emily MosesHomecoming is a wonderful time during a teenager’s life, and it can be a magical night for everyone. However, sometimes DRAMA occurs, and it really takes the fun out of the night for not just one person, but many people. I should know a thing or two about drama; my boyfriend, who told me he couldn’t go to the dance, showed up with a another girl after I had asked my friend to the dance. Needless to say, I was a little shocked and irate that he had stood me up and he ceased to be my boyfriend. I got a picture with him to remind myself that not everyone can be trusted, but I still had an amazing night with my friend

and didn’t let this unpleasant event ruin my good time. So here is some DRAMA (in a different way) to think about for Homecoming:

D: (Dance Like No One’s Watching)Don’t forget to DANCE - soak up and embrace all this dance has to offer. Get your pictures taken, dance with your friends, kick your shoes off and have a good time, compliment people on their beautiful and stunning attire, smile, and be positive to everyone

you encounter.

R: (Remember the Little People)Be thankful - try to stay positive and appreciate all the people in-volved in Homecoming; from the positive people at your school, to alumni returning to their “home”, to the chaperones and every-one who helped put this together, to your parents for caring about you to help you with this, and to your school community for mak-

ing this an unforgettably fun time.

A: (Attitudes are Everything)You’re not the only one affected - if you’re going in a group, with a boyfriend or just friends, everyone is affected by the attitudes and behaviors of others, so try to spread a positive one! Attitudes

are contagious!

Mrs. Emily Moses & her date at Regis’

Homecoming in 1996

May I have this Dance?

“Don’t make Jesus cry,

GO TO MASS!”- Father Dustin Vu

Support the annual Xavier Foundation Parish Appeal by

wearing your Xavier spirit wear to Mass!

Show off yourArtsy SideStop by the football

concession stand 9 AM - Noon to paint your class’

square.Show school spirit

& earn pointsfor your class!

Penny Wars

Pennies count as positive points, and silver & dollars count as negative points. Add pennies to your class jar and sabotage other classes with silver & dollars! The class with the highest number will win! All donations will go to finding a cure for breast cancer.

Comfy Day (Pajama Day)Legs and shoulders must be

covered! Nothing low cut, no spaghetti straps, and nothing

sheer! Sweats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, robes, flannel

PJ’s, slippers, and teddy bears are acceptable.

Class Color Day

Wear as much as you can in your class color! Shoulders

must be covered. Girls - legs must be covered. Jeans are

acceptable if you don’t have pants in your class color.Seniors: Tie-dyeJuniors: Purple

Sophomores: GreenFreshmen: Yellow

Faculty: Navy

Class T-Shirt Day

Wear your class t-shirt with dress code pants. If you don’t have, can’t find, or can’t fit

into your class t-shirt, wear a dress code polo in your class color to still earn points for

your class!Seniors: WhiteJuniors: Navy

Sophomores: GrayFreshmen: White

Faculty: Navy

Homecoming Mass: 9:50 AM

Sophomores Rachel Lampe & Ryan

Williams

“I took some milk cartons from Marge and filled them all with sand and candles and spelled ‘HC?’ on

her driveway.” - Ryan

Seniors Kelsey Boyer & Jacob Konzen

“I got some poster from Walmart, told the cheerleaders my idea, and they lifted up the poster during the

game.” - Jake

Juniors Charlie Dean & Daniel Vega

“We went to the mall and there was a cookie in the cookie case

that said ‘Homecoming?’.” - Charlie

Seniors Paul Cavin & Kara Marshall

“The varsity volleyball players had letters spelling ‘Homecoming?’

on their shirts during a JV tournament.” - Kara

Juniors Maddie Bertsch & Hunter

Baldus

“I went to her house and lined up glow sticks in her front lawn saying

‘HC? HB.’ I told her mom to tell her that her dog got out.” - Hunter

Sophomores Ashley Gase & Calvin Winker

“I had pizza from Pizza Hut with hearts on it made of pepperoni. I wrote ‘I know this is cheesy, but

homecoming?’” - Calvin

Be Trendywithout all the

SpendingSimple ways to lower your price of Homecoming

Girls

Cut Your Spending:• Bring canned goods to

get $4 off tickets• Borrow a shirt or use an

old one• Wear your Dad’s tie

• Eat dinner at someone’s house

Cut Your Spending:• Borrow from a friend or sibling

- dress, shoes, anything!• Go bargain shopping at

department stores & online• Do your own hair/makeup• Do your own nails - have a

Pinterest nail party with your friends the morning of the

dance!

BoysDress: $120 +Shoes: $50 +Hair: $45 +

Makeup: $32 +Mainicure/pedicure: $40 +

Flowers: $15 +Pictures at the dance: $20

= $322 for the average girl

Tickets: $14 +Flowers: $15 +

Shirt: $45 +Tie: $35 +

Dinner: $35 +Creative asking (flowers, etc.): $10

= $150 for the average boy

Boys use their creative minds to woo girls to the dance

With Homecoming week fast approaching, school spirit is at an all time high. Use this page to mentally,

physically, and emotionally prepare yourselves. Remember to be safe, smart, and drama free!

Page Design By: Megan Lynch Information Gathered By: Mary Esker,Megan Lynch, & Robbie Thinnes Photos By: Mrs. Kellie Wagner, Connor

Collins, Alyssa Gorkow, Mary Esker, Megan Lynch, & Robbie Thinnes

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Introducing the 2012Homecoming Court

Play up yourFeatures

Easy tricks to look your best in photos

Look to your rightAccording to a study done by Wake Forest

University, the left side of the face is more attractive than the right, due to the fact that it shows more

emotion.

Avoid light reflective makeupLight reflected back to the camera will create a

ghostly pale complexion. Finish with face powder instead to eliminate shine.

Avoid direct lightHarsh light can create shadows. Opt for softer light

or shade if you’re outside.

For a full body shotTurn your body three quarters of the way towards the camera, with one shoulder closer to the camera and one foot in front of the other. This will make

your body appear slim.

and Safe HomecomingBy Mrs. Emily Moses

Homecoming is a wonderful time during a teenager’s life, and it can be a magical night for everyone. However, sometimes DRAMA occurs, and it really takes the fun out of the night for not just one person, but many people. I should know a thing or two about drama; my boyfriend, who told me he couldn’t go to the dance, showed up with a another girl after I had asked my friend to the dance. Needless to say, I was a little shocked and irate that he had stood me up and he ceased to be my boyfriend. I got a picture with him to remind myself that not everyone can be trusted, but I still had an amazing night with my friend

and didn’t let this unpleasant event ruin my good time. So here is some DRAMA (in a different way) to think about for Homecoming:

M: (Make Good Decisions)Remember the night - I mean, actually remember it. Don’t let negative influences like drugs and alcohol take away from one of the most memorable and fun times of your high school career. You don’t want to put yourself and others in danger, so make good decisions because sometimes things happen that can negatively affect the rest of your life. Say “Yes” to the impossible - you may think I’m kidding, but don’t do what “everyone else is doing”. Sometimes it can be impossible when we’re faced with tough de-cisions, but know that when you make good decisions, only good things can come of them. When you make bad decisions, often

times you get bad results.

A: (Acknowledge the Bigger Picture)It’s just a dance - there’s another one like it called Prom, with a few other dances sprinkled in. Don’t get carried away by the build-up of an exciting night, just embrace it and have fun. It’s also just one night - one night out of a hundred this year where you will get to spend time with the people who love you and the

people whom you love.

Mrs. Emily Moses & her date at Regis’

Homecoming in 1996

The Ice Cream ScoopWorried about not knowing how to dance? Sophomore Nic Ekland

teaches a simple, versatile move you can rock all night!

Set up like you are holding ice cream scoops in your hands with feet shoulder width apart. Use your shoulder to move your arms like you are scooping

imaginary ice cream whilst moving your knees in circles.

Pennies count as positive points, and silver & dollars count as negative points. Add pennies to your class jar and sabotage other classes with silver & dollars! The class with the highest number will win! All donations will go to finding a cure for breast cancer.

Class T-Shirt Day

Wear your class t-shirt with dress code pants. If you don’t have, can’t find, or can’t fit

into your class t-shirt, wear a dress code polo in your class color to still earn points for

your class!Seniors: WhiteJuniors: Navy

Sophomores: GrayFreshmen: White

Faculty: Navy

Homecoming Mass: 9:50 AM

Pink DayWear as much pink as pos-

sible in honor of breast cancer awareness. Remember...

shoulders must be covered, girls must cover their legs, and if you don’t have pink pants, jeans are acceptable!

Shirts must be appropriate (if there is any question, don’t

wear it).

Pep RallyKing & Queen Coronation

Bonfire

7:30 PM

Xavier Jersey Day

The homecoming t-shirts this year will resemble a football

jersey, so if you buy one then wear it! If you have an old players’ jersey, a current players’ jersey, or a jersey

from another sport, wear it! If you don’t have a Xavier

jersey wear white. Jeans are acceptable.

5 PMHomecoming gamevs. Waterloo West

Be Trendywithout all the

SpendingSimple ways to lower your price of Homecoming

Girls

Cut Your Spending:• Borrow from a friend or sibling

- dress, shoes, anything!• Go bargain shopping at

department stores & online• Do your own hair/makeup• Do your own nails - have a

Pinterest nail party with your friends the morning of the

dance!

Dress: $120 +Shoes: $50 +Hair: $45 +

Makeup: $32 +Mainicure/pedicure: $40 +

Flowers: $15 +Pictures at the dance: $20

= $322 for the average girl

Remember: Get your dance

on, have a great time, and

be safe!

8 PMHomecoming Dance

TicketInfo

$7 each or $5 with at least 2 approved food pantry items

Non-Xavier date ticket sales end

Tuesday, October 2

All other ticket sales end 3 PM,

Friday October 5

Tickets will be sold during lunch, October 1-5

Madeline Bestick

Alexandra Hennings

Shelby Christensen Nicole Draker

Megan Lynch Mckenzie Potter

Bryan Banowetz

Reggie Schulte

Jack Collins Craig Murtha

Cal Stovie Corbin Woods

Girls

Boys