Garrett High School - Aeolian Yearbook (Garrett, IN)

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Fair provides fun for all The annual Auburn Fair introduced many new projects for the Bicentennial. 4-H had a special project series, the Industrial tent was expanded another full block, and the Mousehole featured Under New Management. One of the major events was the Miss DeKalb pageant. Eight girls from surrounding communities, including Sue Griffin and Betsy Babbitt, were judged for personality, charm, beauty and talent. Sue was announced second runner-up with Kay Warstler from Auburn as first runner-up and Sue Call from Hamilton being crowned Miss DeKalb 1976. lop left-- BREAKER BREAKER , Area CB ' ers are on the move in the Auburn parade, left--THE YOUNG REPUBLICANS display exploration advancement as Kris Gerhardi waves at the crowd, bottom left--SMILING BRIGHTLY is Betsy Babbitt before the Miss DeKalb contest, below-- RIDING TALL. Bridget and Richard Waring show their ponies for FFA in the Auburn parade. Auburn Fair 15

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Sue and Betsy all smiles and tears Sitting there (on stage) in the dark, seeing the audience . . . then the lights came on. That, said Renee Rist, was the scariest part of the Miss Garrett Pageant. A few hours later Sue Griffin was crowned Miss Garrett 1976. What is it like to be crowned Miss Garrett? 1 was shocked, replied Sue, that ' s all 1 felt. First runner- up was Betsy Babbitt. The others who participated were: Susie Gingery, Cindy Walker, Julie Englert, Nancy Fourman, Jody Adams, Cindy Lash, Renee Rist, Judy Woodruff, Shannon Derrow and Ralana Nodine. Sue wasn ' t the only one crowned that night. To the tune of Marne, the girls sang. You set up millions and millions of chairs, Paul. Mr. Paul Wilmont was crowned King Paul and was given a medallion. Mr. Wilmont, a custodian, retired this year from pageant work and school duties. The girls spent 25 hours on dancing, singing, walking, and smiling. All that smiling made your mouth twitch, Cindy Walker responded. Was it worth it? I don ' t think anyone would have missed it! affirmed Nancy Fourman. above--MISS GARRETT 1976, Sue Griffin, displays her trophy and flowers after the pageant. top right-- ARE YOU BUSY FRIDAY NIGHT?” asks Shannon Derrow as she tries to find a date for a party, right--”. . . AND THAT’S THE TRUTH! ” Portraying Edith Ann, Ralana Nodine tells of her mischievous tales. 14 Miss Garrett

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Judy crowned Harvest Queen The theme was Harvest Queen. With that in mind, Seniors Cindy Lash and Judy Woodruff, Juniors Thoma Lantz and Lisa Ellert, Sophomores Karen McFann and Beth Baker and Freshmen Jodi Piety and Kim Hackworth rode in decorated cars. Each girl was hoping to be chosen Harvest Queen during half-time of the Garrett vs. DeKalb football game. Winning the honors was Judy Woodruff. She received roses, a crown and kisses from co-captains Randv 16 Football Homecoming