Clinton High School - Clintonia Yearbook (Clinton, IL)

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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

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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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As the players took their positions on the wet, soggy, field, the referee blew his whistle to start the clock, and the 1972 Clinton Homecoming game. Despite the rain and cold weather, both teams played their best, with the U-High players first on the scoreboard. With the Maroons behind, the clock showed the end of the half and time for more playing instructions. While the players received their halftime pep talk, the crowd was again entertained by the band, which was directed by Mr. Brewster. Returning to the field, the players put their new strategies into action. The Maroons fought their hardest but the U-High players came out on top. With the clock showing no time left, another homecoming had drawn to a close. 15