Pleasant Grove High School - Grove Yearbook (Texarkana, TX)

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,. I r K ' X., b-.J ge Sponsors: FRED CHAMBERS CLU 4610 Summerhill Rd. PAPER CHEMICALS, INC. P.0. box 6857, Texarkana, Texas. . :WN A ,aim it t 3 f .4 .,,1 ln the lead, Queen Christy Patterson, along with Gregg Knaupe and Bill Stone, leads the au- dience to the traditional Burning of the H ,, With a nervous glance, Chad Dodson and Tammie Wilf wait to be introduced during the homecoming cere- monies. Ceremony ' SUQ: ups lt was not a per- fect night. From the moment the lights dimmed, the senior prin- cesses had prob- lems. Gretchen Lemke had trou- ble from the start. The zipper on her dress broke be- fore she even made it to the cer- emonies. Christy Patterson lost her poise. Stepping on her dress and trying not to fall, she stumbled up the stairs. Susan Mohundro and Trace Warren were hard ofhear- ing. They missed their cue twice to step into the spot- light. One couple did get it right. They should have. Wendy Ratcliff and Mark Hawkins finally got their kissing domm pat after practicing 5 or 6 times at re- hearsal. l didn't really mind, in fact, I kind of en- joyed it, said Wendy. 04 , Homecoming 15

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After a hectrc day Like a light in the dark, the traditional Burning of the H is a way to officially kick off the week of Homecoming. Students, parents, and friends alike gathered in the open field to participate in the festivities surround- ing the excrtem ent and an trcrpa tron were In th e au' tomgh t here was an air of antici- pation in the crowd. Meanwhile, behind closed doors, nine nervous Home- coming princesses waited for the homecoming ceremony to begin. Well, the somewhat nervous princesses. l only had S50 minutes to get ready and be at school, said senior Christy Patterson. lt was hard to be nervous when I was so rush- ed. The Coronation ceremony on Monday kicked off a week of Homecoming activities. lt was set into motion two weeks earlier as the football players elected the court. The prin- cesses were sophomores Kris 12 Student Life rf Hill, escorted by Paul Oubre, and Keri Oakley, escorted by Chad Coleman: juniors Kris- ten Luehrs, escorted by Tony Wiltshire, Robin Rogers, escorted by Craig Schulz, and Tammie Wilf, escorted by Chad Dodson, seniors Gret- chen Lemke, escorted by Todd Martin, Susan Mohun- dro, escorted by Trace War- ren, Christy Patterson, escor- ted by Gregg Kanupe, and Wendy Ratcliff escorted by Mark Hawkins. The lights dimmed, and si- lence fell in the gym as Amy Copeland stepped to the mi- crophone. For everything there must be a beginning. For every wish fulfilled, there once was a dream. For every legend built there once was that ini- tial hope . . . Let the Legend of the Hawks begin tonight. A hush fell over the crowd as the spotlight beamed on the Homecoming princesses, and Tommy Ables sang ln The Air Tonight. By the end of the song, anticipation had built, and the excited crowd was waiting patiently to find out who the queen would be. Sherry Hall, the 1985 Home- coming Queen, made the much awaited announce- ment. Christy Patterson was croumed by Mr. Davis, as Hawk captains Bill Stone and Trace Warren presented her with the queen's bouquet and robe. Page Sponsors led the crowd to the Buming the H ceremony while studen cheered and sang the schoc song. It was lots of fun, said sc nior Kelley Shope. We dancer cut up, and had a good time.' As the fire died down, th crowd walked away: some to fair, some to parties, some to eat. All smiles. With the anticipation over, the and her court were presented audience after the ceren Oakley, Tammie Wilf, Robin Kristen Luehrs, Christy Gretchen Lemke, Susan Wendy Ratcliff, and Kris Hlll. After the coronation, Christ c t YOUNG, PATTON, AND FOLSOM Texarkana, T HE SILVER 5520 Richmond

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With a blrd's eyes view, Grover watches the field to see the Hawks hold off Linden-Kildare during the game. Walking arm in ann with her father, Ron Lemke, senior prln- cess Gretchen Lemke ls escorted onto the field during pre-game ceremonies. 14 Student Life Home coming Busy bodies For the first time, the drill team had to prac- tice and perfomi without the help of their sponsor. They were put to the test to rely only on them- selves, and they made it. Captain, Melin- da Birge, com- mented, lt was really a rough week. Along with worrying about Ms. McCoart, we were faced with responsibilities usually handled by a sponsor. She also men- tioned how the drill team used the time to work together and be- come really close. During the week, they mar- ched in the fair pa- rade and won the overall marching award. The Showstoppers also practiced ex- tra hours to par- ticipate in pre- game ceremonies and perfect their halftime show. All in all. each member of the drill team grew from the experi- ence. For all their hard work they re- ceived the high- est honor - a standing ovation after their per- formance. ' K.