QHHS Alumni: 1986-1987: Soccer Debuts

1986-1987

The fall of 1986 brought a new face to the position of QHHS Principal. After five years in the top position at the school, Mr. Owens moved on and Mr. Loughridge took over. At right, during the pre-game handshake at the QH vs. AV game, Mr. Loughridge and QHHS ASB President Danny Kubasak shake hands with AVHS (and future QHHS Principal) Ray Monti and AVHS ASB President Lynda Owens.

In athletics, once again, wrestling proved to be a dominating force winning their 16th Golden League title in 17 years.

1986-1987 QHHS Varsity Wrestlers with Coach King

Boys and Girls Soccer teams made their QHHS debut during the 1987-1988 school year, coached by Jim Brown and Lisa Rodela, respectively.

1986-1987 Quartz Hill's first Boys & Girls Soccer Teams

AV Week continued this year in the 21st year of the rivalry between AV & QH on the football field. Spirit days included Cowabunga Day, AV Geek Day, Hippie Day, and Blue & Gold Day. Events also included a car smash and an exciting game of Pin the Tail on the Antelope.

AV Week 1986

During Homecoming Week, Sherri Klein was crowned Homecoming Queen. Spirit days included Twin Day, Pajama Day, Super Hero Day, Gangster Day and Blue & Gold Day. The seniors also painted the field for the first time in honor of Homecoming, a tradition that continues today. The football team defeated Saugus 39-6 and the theme for Homecoming in 1987 was "Gone With the Wind."

The annual Powder Puff game ended with a 6-6 tie between the juniors and seniors.

Winter Ball Royalty

The Winter Ball, once again sponsored by the Key and Z Clubs, moved to the Palmdale Cultural Center. Christy Dame was crowned Queen and Rob Humphreys was crowned King.

Lip Sync Top 3

The seventh annual Lip Sync took the school by storm with intricate and synchronized routines. First place went to the Marcels, 2nd place Trinere and 3rd place Nocera, featuring future QHHS teacher, junior Amy Evans.

Prom Royalty

Prom Queen was Amber Newton and King Mark Newport.

The 1986-1987 school year saw the return of Class of 1973 graduate Jeff Foster to the role of Vice Principal and Activities Director. Mr. Foster will eventually take the reigns as Principal of Quartz Hill High School before making his way to the Deputy Superintendent position with the Antelope Valley Union High School District.

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