Groesbeck High School - Taog Yearbook (Groesbeck, TX)

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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

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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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Cosmetics were just one of the items found in the new Sack-n-Save store on Valley Mills. Alaine Hushes stops to browse through the Loreal display. Keeping the Waco Ccnnecticn Alive Approximately 75% of the student body spent time in Waco. Exactly what was there to do in Waco? “If nothing else, there is always the mall,” said Mecheryl Scruggs. There are a variety of things to do at the mall. Although shopping is the main attraction, a few people just went to walk up and down and look at the people there. “The mall is all right. Some of the people that go are real weirdos. They dress funny, look funny, and even talk funny,” said Tammie Nicholson. Teresa Dockery and her boyfriend Randy went to Waco at least once a week, usually on a Friday. They would go to a movie, go out to eat at El Chico, and then do a little shopping at the mall. The popular restaurants in Waco were El Chico, JT McCord, Picadillies, and Red Lobster. Popular theaters were the Ivy Twin and the Richland Cinemas. Richland Fashion Mall was the most popular shopping place. Kim Smith and her friends sometimes went to Waco just to ride the drag and check out all the new cars. With all the going back and forth to Waco, costs built up. “After a movie, some pizza, and going to the mall, I have already spent $15 to $20,” said Richard Johnson. Candise Campbell concentrated on her driving skills for the video game Super Bug. Just For Fun is a video gameroom located at Richland Mall. g