Clinton High School - Clintonia Yearbook (Clinton, IL)

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Other floats and their themes were: Junior class float titled Stomp U-High, Sophomore class float saying, Smoke U-High, Girls' Athletic Association float titled, As Orville said to Wilbur, 'Maroons Do Things Wright.' Next came a new but charming entry by the Library Club, with the members of the club dressed as characters from story books. Another interesting entry was a car containing National Honor Society members, polling for votes for a 1972 victory. 13

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The floats in the Homecoming parade of 1972 were all sensational. This fact made it hard for the judges to choose just three that were winners. First prize this year was taken by the Future Nurses Club, whose theme was Better-Fly to a Victory, and their float was a very beautifully decorated butterfly. Second prize was taken by the Pep Club, whose float was titled Lower U-H. The float was a coffin with glamorous scenery surrounding it. Third place went to the freshman class, whose theme was We're Expecting a Victory. Their float consisted of a stork delivering a football. Although it did not receive a prize, the senior float was colorful with the title, ' Rook U-High. 12

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With the big parade over, the fans began to get ready for that night when the fighting Maroons would take the field. With only a few seconds till game time, the Clinton Community High School band took their places on the field. The crowd then stood up and sang as the band traditionally played the National Anthem and the school song As the band marched off the field, a strong voice came over the loudspeaker and the announcer listed the starting line-up for both competitors of the 1972 Homecoming game. After being introduced, the starting players formed the huddle to listen attentively as Coach Williams reviewed the last minute plays and strategies. 14