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R. Eroala After two long weeks of anticipation, the five senior class representatives for Homecoming finally found out who was to lie the Queen. Sandra Rice receives her crown and cape with her escort Dennis Miller . y M. Gerakois Celebrating making it By JANINE EADDY It all began early in August. There were people to call, clubs to contact, committees to be formed, plans to be made and a queen to be chosen. October 26 — a day that the Student Council nervously looked forward to — j coming
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Surprised downtown motorists and store owners watch spirit-filled, excited students parade down Gulf-to-Bay screaming “Go Tornadoes!” and “Tornadoes are 1 !” in their hand-made floats during the Homecoming Parade for 1979. Tornado Tales, which was emceed by Mr. Jerry Hiers. But the competition didn’t end there. Friday afternoon, floats assembled in the parking lot, each depicting a different way to “Smoke the Spartans.” The parade wound out of the parking lot and followed the traditional route down Gulf- to-Bay to Fort Harrison. First prize went to the junior class who entered a huge ashtray and Spartan cigarettes. Friday night everyone assembled and watched as the T ornado team did smoke the Spartans. At halftime, Sandra Rice and her court, who were chosen by the student body, were presented. The dance following the game was attended by few — most in attendance were there for the sole purpose of listening to the band. Fusion. Many complained that the band didn’t play music you could dance to and left early, disappointed, to attend various parties. Planning, a queen, a parade, a football game, and a dance — a lot of work, all to make a Homecoming worthwhile. Homecoming. Scores of early risers swamped the school Thursday morning armed with toilet paper, balloons, masking tape and crepe paper — ready to attack their assigned halls. Each club was competing for the first place hall award, which was later given to the senior class. Some came as early as 5 a.m. to get an early start before everyone else arrived. On the evening of October 25, an unusually large crowd gathered in Jack White Stadium to watch all clubs at Students found the hall in front of the library transformed into another E and F Hall of Terror, only this hall was dedicated to spirit. Decorated by the Student Government the Tornado Tunnel of Terror came in third in the judging. ANo . . . Largo didn’t hit us again for another revenge of Largo night. Students “messed up” their own school in order to show spirit for the celebrated Homecoming festivities. Although they failed to win the float contest, senior spirit was high. Trish Miller and Chris Simon proudly ride their float. Homecoming 23
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