Pompano Beach High School - Beanpicker Yearbook (Pompano Beach, FL)

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20 Bonfire Fiery Blaze Ignites Spirit Weeks before Homecoming, stu- dents began their ritual of gath- ering sticks, boards, poles, and planks for the annual bonfire. Ev- ery weekend, they searched for wood, and eventually the pile reached far into the sky, waiting to be ignited. Long hours were devoted to nail- ing down the wooden structure. As Homecoming drew near, the students kept a watchful eye on the bonfire, protecting it from rival “torch-bearers’’. On the eve of Homecoming day, hundreds were present to witness the burning blaze, but rainclouds and strong winds postponed it until a few hours before the game. The spirit lingered on, and everyone returned to watch the lighted bonfire. As the structure burned, the brightness and heat were felt by all who were present, and made the hard work and long preparation seem worthwhile. The bonfire was un- predictable, but most of all, unforgettable.

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. ae iL OF Se BAK Oi 4 Be BY Leaders In De ee 2 8 Action While few people have shown a real interest in government in the past few years, those students who took part in Boy’s and Girl’s State, found out what is needed to improve our system. Attend- ing Boy’s State were: Emery Cook, Herb Larsen, Greg Shear, Kenny Martin, Tommy Hunter, Vice Olshove, and Curt Alstadt. Charlene Edwards attended Girl’s State. The runners up were Sue Cox and Diane Liesenfelt. The students ran for different of- fices, such as senators, mayors, and county commissioners. They were given a guided tour of the Florida capitol. The experience was memorable for all, but most of all educational for our leaders of tomorrow. Girl’s State 19

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