Central High School - Arrow Yearbook (Aberdeen, SD)

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PAGEANT DAY Pageant Day, Central’s annual Homecoming, began September 21, with an all-school pep fest in the arena. A short skit entitled, “Erma’s Impression of a Football Game,” was presented by the Pep Club and three new cheer-leaders were initiated. This was followed by the traditional snake dance, which began in front of the arena, wound its way down Main Street, renewed its pep at the post office with songs and yells, and returned to the school grounds. At the end of the line, “Homer Huron was tossed into the huge bonfire, symbolizing Hurons defeat at the Homecoming game. Surrounding the school early the next morning were bare trucks of all shapes and sizes. Hut after adding crepe paper, chicken wire, napkins, signs, etc., they began to resemble floats. And to most everyone's surprise the hopeless was almost accomplished by noon-time. Then came the coronation, the most exciting moment of the day, when cheers and applause greeted the crowning of Penny Wipf and Herb Cochrane as the 1950-51 Queen and Marshal. Because last year’s royalty, Marlene Kihnick and Leroy Nikolas were unable to attend the ceremony, the new Queen and Marshal were crowned by Joan Strader and Hob Frieh, the royalty from two years previous. After the assembly, Pageant Day Booklets, which were pul out by the Student Council, were distributed to everyone. The jHirade theme, “Cities of the World,” was carried out nicely by the many colorful floats representing various cities. The parade found its way to Simmon’s Field, where the Aberdeen Eaglets defeated Lcola 12-0. The weatherman also joined in the spirit of the day, and produced a beautiful setting for the Eagle-Tiger football battle. The Eagles, backed by enthusiastic fans, came out on top of a 53-0 score. Congrats, Eagles! The final touch was added to a great day as Queen Penny and Marshal Herb reigned over the memorable 1950 Pageant Dance. To complete the word description, the following five pages are assembled to help you remember the 1950 Homecoming.