Groesbeck High School - Taog Yearbook (Groesbeck, TX)

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licmeccmins Week A Little Different Danny Saling examines the homecoming mum he purchased for his girlfriend, Robin Dixon, at the Groesbcck Flower Shop. Feathers replaced backings. Football, mums, parade, and rain — all played a part in the Homecoming week activities. For the first time the Student Council sponsored Spirit Week in conjuction with Homecoming. The activities were fun. Our class pulled together,” said Sheila Brantner. Traditionally, homecoming events were kicked off by a bonfire on Thursday night. However, due to heavy rains throughout the week, the bonfire was cancelled. The pep rally on Friday was attended by the junior high and exstudents as well as the high school crowd. “The pep rally was special to us football boys because it was for a Homecoming crowd,” said Phillip Spivey. The football game between the Robert Radar tows the “senior shuttle . The ground crew following the float included Jay Hyde, Alaine Hughes, Bryan James, Chloe King, and Darryl Chambers. Hope Sanders, Joy Sanders, and Billy Burns portray Olympic hopefuls on the junior float. The revolving globe on the float helped the class win first. Goats and Fairfield Eagles ended with the visiting team prevailing 10-6. The Homecoming dance after the game was sponsored by the senior class. The dance was held at the Civic Center from 9-1, and Brent Green was the deejay. The Groesbeck Homecoming Parade is known throughout Central Texas for its elaborate floats. Each class's float was built by its room-parents. Several weeks’ preparation went into each float. The theme for the parade was “It's a Small World. Just as the parade ended, the rain began to pour, which was typical of the entire week. The Homecoming week activities were a little different this year, but said Raye Sandra Smith, “I enjoyed everything.”

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“Call me crazy, but I like school!” ex- the biggest change was more classes. “It claimed Minnie Rogers. Pam Flanagan wouldn’t be so bad if we had a longer said,“I know everyone here. It’s a se- lunch time,” she added. Richard King cond home. We’re like a family.” agreed, “We hardly have time to eat. School life allowed students to learn, They might as well send us to Ethiopia.” to meet people, and to participate in Students usually spent afternoons athletic and scholastic competition, working at their jobs, preparing for “The majority of the teachers care about tomorrow’s class, practicing for an their jobs and the students. The school is athletic or academic event, or just riding small; therefore, a person can get in- up and down the drag. On weekends volved with school functions and have they did everything from Yolanda many close friends,” commented Rory Jackson’s cleaning house to LeeRoy Witliff. Ybarra’s going to the Temple Academy The school year started with big drag races. Everyone had a positive changes. Rozella Carey thought “The outlook on free time; but Denise King biggest change is the grading system and seemed to have a positive outlook on the lunch hour.” Another big change, school: she said, “It prepares me for cer-according to Lee Roy Ybarra, was tain goals that I’ve always wanted to House Bill 72. Lisa Funderburk said that reach.” . . . SUulettt Student

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Jim Longbotham tells Sherrie Cooks and Stacy Crain about “the good ol days” on“Knock the Eagles Back in Time day. Mr. Longbotham wore his CHS letter jacket. Tona Tipton is in a state of shock as she hears her name announced as the football sweetheart. Tona was escorted onto the football field by senior Jim Franks. Jim Franks celebrates as Carl Davis scored our only touchdow n. The touchdown was made minutes before halftime. The extra point attempt failed. The crowd revs up for the pep rally. The homecoming pep rally is tnc biggest of the year with many ex-students ana the entire junior high in attendance. 7