Fairbury Cropsey High School - Crier Yearbook (Fairbury, IL)

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Band members had a chance for a cool relaxation. Dr. and Mrs. Jackson went along as chaperones. On the way home they stopped in Tulsa to see the fun-loving play, “Oklahoma”. The landscaping in Phoenix was beautiful! They stopped at various tourist spots as they traveled by chartered bus. Places visited were: Lions Int. Convention, Grand Canyon, Cowboy Hall of Fame, White Water Recreation Center, and a Meteor Crater site. Marching Tartars On Parade.

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Phoenix Trip The F-C band members raised 60,000.00 with the help of the entire band, the community and private donations by selling various items, among these were: cheese and sausage, and citrus fruits, to go on a 9 day trip to Phoenix, Arizona. The band was asked by the state of Illinois Lions to represent them at the Int. Lions Parade. Seeing the Grand Canyon was a thrilling experience. The band entertained the International Lions the morning of the parade. Mrs. Hammit tryed to climb over the sleeping bodies. Practice sessions in Texas sent “warm” feelings through us. Because of thse two, our band did it!

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In Dedication To John Broquard John Broquard was someone we’ll always remember and admire because of his courage to go on living and accept the good with the bad. He was bright, cheery and always smiling - out the outside, although maybe on the inside it wasn’t always bright and happy. He was able to fight and very determined to live. He like farming and the outdoors, he liked tractors and animals. He got along well with everyone, and his family ties were strong. Before he died he gave his life to God. He didn’t like to see people hurting other people. He believed that, in God’s eyes, all people were created equal. He gave everyone who knew him a most cherished and loved gift - a gift that will never break or die, grow old or useless. He gave us himself.