Galesburg High School - Reflector Yearbook (Galesburg, IL)

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ezr Majestzes ana' tlzezr court. Dec Ann McQuillen, junior attendantg Tom Johnson, escort. This year's Homecoming royalty was chosen from a group of well qualified nominees. The candidates for queen were: Martha Johnson, Debbie Hinkle, Polly Gamble, Susan Doores, and Sheryl Riggs. An all school election was held several days before the assembly at which Polly Gamble was announced as queen. Polly is a very active member of the GHS student body. Much of her time is occupied by Student Council, German Club, Girls' Octet, and as vice president of the Girls' Service League. Most of us will have mixed emotions about graduat- ing from Galesburg High School. We are constantly told to live each day as it comes-not concerning ourselves too much with the past or with the future, but it is a good thing that it is not against the rules to save happy memories because I'm sure I could not help myself. I believe I said in the Homecoming assembly that I wished every girl could have the experience that I had. It must have sounded insincere, but it is exactly how I feel. It has been a wonderful three years and Lily Wong, sophomore attendantg Jim Schlas, escort. here's wishing for all of us a wonderful time ahead. Let's always give Galesburg good reason to be proud of us. Larry Watters, the 1965 Homecoming king, was chosen from a group of nominees consisting of: Tom Johnson, Roger Yates, Larry Watters, Bob J asperson and Jesse Ponce. Larry spends most of his time working on the Student Council of which he is president. Larry is also a member of several other organizations. The senior year of high school is probably the year most looked back upon by high school graduates. I certainly expect to prove to be no exception. Among the most memorable of my school experiences was serving as Homecoming king for 1965. It was an honor for which I can never fully express my gratitude. N Ldctliiimzb

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Fired up omecoming sjbarksyear Homecoming was the spark that ignited the entire year. Prep- arations began Weeks in advance With the meeting of com- mittees to plan the dance and the highly secretive class floats. The voting for the royalty was done early in the week. The assembly on Friday afternoon marked the be- ginning of the festivities. Polly Gamble and Larry Watters, as this year's queen and king, together with the junior at- tendant, Dee Ann McQuillin, and the sophomore attendant, Lily Wong, reigned over the festivities. In the early evening, the floats were judged with the seniors taking first place in the contest and the sophomores taking second. Unfortunately, the junior float burned while being drawn from the building in which it was assembled. How- ever, the ingenious members of that class donned black veils and mourned the f'Cremation of the Giants. The pre-game activities, complete with bonfire and a snake dance helped the team rack up a victory. The climax of the weekend Was the Homecoming Dance. The theme, Romanesque, was made effective by a bubbling fountain in the center of the gym floor. The whole weekend was a grand success from the first cheer at the opening assembly to the final dance that marked its close. 1 Mr. Van Dyke congratulates the royalty. This page sponsored by THOMAS ELECTRIC SHOP ELLIS JEWELERS 16 664 W. Brooks 219 E. Main 342-1195 342-6518 Mr. Spencer, do you really think it will be alright? img si F . , Tv V .T k , Y. 4. ,Gigi K V x ' 1 -j av' Y ' .7 -:'f'Wi'i all GX. Fw N .Q wsgg. tt 1 , Q The junior float-a little worse for wear-but t sentiment is still there. jr