Mercer County High School - Highlander Yearbook (Harrodsburg, KY)

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With a little adjustment. Tamra Priddy can get her newly-acquired crown to stay in place. Dignified Marks Homecoming tends to leave its mark on everyone, more so on some than others. For the grade re- presentatives, the queen candi- dates and their escorts, and, espe- cially for Tamra Priddy, homecom- ing made a definite impression. Tamra was crowned Home- coming Queen. Tamra's first reac- tion was one of shock. She said, When I first heard my name called over the speaker, I went numb. I guess it was the shock I felt. I forgot everything we had done in prac- tice. As the night progressed so did the attention she received. She said, Everywhere I walked there was a new face to greet me! I nev- er felt more special in my whole life! But when asked if she thought the title would change her atti- tude, she replied, No, why should it? I was just lucky. Just as Tamra was surprised by becoming Homecoming Queen, the student body was surprised by the early arrival of homecoming. The game and all the activities were celebrated in September. Kathy Parrott remarked, It seems so weird. It's too hot for Homecom- ing. It shouldn't be until at least Oc- tober. But the time of year made no difference to the football team who left a mark all its own. They de- feated the Richmond Madison Purples by a score of 21 to 8. Excitement surrounded every- one. The outcome of all the activi- ties, especially the ballgame, made a perfect ending for Home- coming. The following students served as homecom- and Christy Lane, 11th - Cary Keebortz and ing representatives tor their grade: 8th - Janette Workman, and 10th- flmDariand and Robbie Lunsford and Jamie Davis, 7th - Nick Jennifer Hungate. Caton and Dana Noel, 9th - Jimmy Tackett 12 Homecoming

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Mike Buerhaus struts his best move under the somewhat chaotic event. Yet Ronnie Robin- Umbo bar. Onlookers feel the excitment of the son and Tlua Chilton remain calm holding the moment and finally decide to join Into this Umbo bar steady. Excited about the beginning of the game Joe Travllllan rushes madly through the cheering fans and good luck sign. Jeannle Wanda” Waldrldge strolls across the field to demand a recount of the votes for the winner of the Powder-puff. Homcoming 11

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Shawn McGinnis and Michael Shewmaker down a player from Richmond Madison. For the second consecutive year the queen candidates are escorted by their fathers. Can- didates, Becky Buchanan. Missy Hurst. Tamra Prlddy, Melanie Brogle, Mitzl Thompson, and Tamra Prlddy excitedly accepts a kiss from her father when she hears she has won. Dana Norvell stand in line with last year's queen Susan Sallee and her escort Lee Read- no wer. Homecoming 13