Overton High School - Los Tejas Yearbook (Overton, TX)

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his keen hands and steady eyes ro create the backdrop for the Queen and her cour, Making their way downtown in an orderly man- ner, these excited students are led by the enthus: astic cheerleaders, rwirlers, and band to the down- town pep rally which has been eagerly awaited al Homecoming 15

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Time GrOWS ShCH Rush, Rush, Rush! The time for the Homecoming ceremonies and the game hurried toward us. Ir seemed we would never finish in time. And ir all had to be right. This had to be the besr ever. In everyone's mind were the ques- tions, “Who will get Homecoming Queen? Will our skit be good at the morning pep rally? Who will | go with to the Homecoming Dance? Will our team win tonight?’ junior Carole Eaves re- membered. Burterflies flutrrered in the stomachs of the senior nominees and the rest of the court. Anticipation bull in the dressing After many hours of rehearsal for Homecoming on the football field, kindergarteners Justin Lake and Samantha Beasley begin to think ir is all work and rooms as both court and team prepared fo go out and face the crowd. Each person involved wished the other the best of luck. Intense feelings of determination and optimism showed in the faces of every player, cheerleader, student, and fan. Their great desire to win created the unity of spirir necessary to succeed. Working together with pride in each oth- er and our school, from opening cere- monies to the game itself, it was a Homecoming fo remember. The finished product made a favorable and lasting impression on fans, students and alumni. no play as Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Price finally con- vince them to hold hands. Le 14 Homecoming Anticipation builds in the Queen Nominee’s dressing - room as seniors Dianne Fergason, Missy Gardner, — Debbie Findley, and Parsy Brown make last minute preparations for the pre-game ceremonies.

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The: Stars. Senior Nominee: Debbie Findley Escort: [Rusty Hughes ‘As a child, many of us had dreams of being famous, seeing our name up in lights, and making a mark in life. This is the story of a group of people who have done just thar.’’ A hush fell over the stands and from the loud-speaker we heard senior Dhustie Hendley’s introduc- tion to open the ceremony. The theme of the ceremony was ’A Srar is Born.” From the stands, the fans and Moms and Dads saw the shape of a star form as the students rook rheir places. For the exes rerurning to the school rhat made such a mark in their lives, it was a time for seeing old friends, class- mates, and favorite reachers; a time fo discuss and reminisce abour the things they had achieved since graduation. Ar the sock-hop following the game, loud music played and the lignts were rurned low as colorful bulbs flashed in time with rhe music. Students and their dates danced in celebration of the most recent victory. Whether you were a fun-loving fresh- man or a past graduate, this was the time we were all together in the joy of being part of O.H.5. Homecoming Queen: Missy Gardner Escort: Skip Sranger Senior Nominee: Patsy Brown Senior Nominee: Dianne Escort: Bruce Wilorit Fergason 16 Homecoming Escort: Richard Williamson