Jefferson High School - Alexian Yearbook (Alexandria, MN)

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Take five pretty girls, five proud escorts, one appropriate theme, an alumni invasion, a rousing pep fest, one soggy but spirited parade, a parking lot bonfire (replete with “silver salutes” and “Gillette Foamy”), a thrilling football contest, a couple of colorful floats, an enthused “Kwame, a pizza packed Alumni Tea, a swing- ing dance, and a generous helping of excitement and spirit; throw them all together and what have you got? Jefferson's Homecoming for 1971, that's what!! The festivities got under way Thursday night when Cozy Olson was crowned as the new queen. In attendance to complete the royal court were Carla Solum and Dawn Norlien, Senior At- tendants; Rolene Burgau, Junior Attendant; and Belinda Wente as Sophomore Attendant, with Rick Banke, Roger Heegaard, Tim Fitzgerald, Gary Howe, and Bruce Smith as escorts, respec- tively, Dave Foregren at the mike as M. C., and Dan Gaugart singing the theme “You've Got A Friend. The Homecoming '71 coronation proved to be a great success. Following the crowning ceremonies, attention soon shifted downtown for the annual parade. While the spirited JHS Cardinal band paved the way with several lively numbers, the procession quickly found its way back to Jeffersonians as a bonfire. And although a few rain showers damp- ened some of the spirit, most students still had enough yell in them to bolster enthusiasm at the Friday pep fest and shout their encouragements to the team as they took on Sauk Centre in the evening's football contest. Even though Alex lost, a great second half rally by the team and a fine half time marching performance by the band pro- vided the fans with a great show. And as the last piece of pizza went down hungry alumni throats and the last step was taken at the Saturday dance. Homecoming 1971 took its place among the fond memories of Jeffersonians. Collage of 14

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Tim crowns Prince Don. Bob and Joe add to the fun. A successful and exciting Slave Day Auction was the first of many events taking place during JHS's Midwinter celebration. Coronation of Mid- winter royalty followed immediately after Slave Auction. The royal court consisted of Princess Jodi Wenta, Prince Don Snellson, Margaret Benesh, Barb DeGrote, Steve Thompson, Rick Banke, and Kwame Mends. Many foreign exchange students from neighboring towns joined our school for the annual AFS assembly and stayed throughout the remainder of the activities. During Midwinter week- end, JHS played a victorious conference game against Willmar and went into overtime with St. Cloud Tech, ending in a close victory for the Alex- andria Cards. Snow Sculptures were again one of the many events along with a new addition of a girls broom ball game. However, the unbearably cold weather put a halt to these two outdoor ac- tivities. To conclude the occasion, a very entertain- ing dance was held at Lincoln School on Saturday night with the well known group Toya supplying the music. 16