St. Petersburg High School 1991 Yearbook (St. Petersburg, FL) - Full Access

Beaming parents with video cameras and best friends struggled to get the best shot as the 15 lucky girls paraded around the field . Each Homecoming Court member rode around the field before the game began, atop convertibles driven by parents, or Student Council members. The anticipation of the crowd increased as the In fuchsia: Melanie Cordier and Richie Lazzara. In ivory: Cristie Millan and Mike Schmidt. In light pink: Ingrid Ryan court was introduced . Parents, teachers, students, and alumni crowded to catch a glimpse of each beauty. Now, the moment had arrived. Silence fell over the crowd as the name of the queen was announced, but not before several unnerving breaks. "I was dying of anticipation before they announced the queen," and Mardi Kirnes. In teal: Kira Scherer and Brandon Hale. In black: Kiya Broughton and Mark Deas. 20 • Student Life/Homecoming Court said David Snodgrass. "It took them forever to announce it." Finally, after several long seconds, Stormy Steakly was announced the 1990 Homecoming Queen! "I thought they were saying someone else's name," laughed Stormy. "I was so shocked, and so excited. It was definitely a night I will never forget !" - Kira Scherer