Garber High School - Aristocrat Yearbook (Essexville, MI)

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The Bonfire — Fire Up Dukes Arrival of Autumn makes the beginning of a Football season. Around here this also marks the annual ritual of burning wood to rally the troops onto victory. Homecoming, 1979, began with anticipation and much spirit Wednesday when the bonfire smoldered and burned out any thoughts of losing. Coach Harvey and Coach Pfundt talked optimistically of victory while the Cheerleaders led a pepped up somke dance around the fire. A good time was had by all.

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Homecoming Festivities Homecoming week began this year with optimism as the Dukes were 5-0 entering the contest. The traditional bonfire was held on Wednesday, it drew a suprisingly good crowd as spirit was evident. The flames soared high and so was the noise. The cafeteria staff got into the act and put on a special dinner Friday. This was a prelude to the parade, which was a huge success. Floats of all shapes and sizes were present, leading the way for the class representatives. After a quick trip around the block, the pancake supper, sponsored by the GAA, was in full swing. Chowing down was a pleasure to many, as they went from here to the game. This marvelous spectacle was a thrashing success, highlighted by the crowning of the Duke and Duchess of 1979. Following this was the dance, entitled Dreams of Tomorrow, Memories of Yesterday. As the cliche goes, “Everyone had a good time.”

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Don’t Rain On Our Parade As it was before, so shall it be again. For the second year in a row the Homecoming Parade was rained upon. This did not dampen the spirits of the Dukes however. The Band led the group down Pine to Woodside to Scheurmann to Nebobish and home again. Winning the contest for the best float was the Mama’s and Papa’s, despite the accident it had. The Senior float took first prize for the class judging. As the Dukes were approaching a 6-0 start, the spirit in evidence was overwhelming. A good time was had by all.