Pulaski High School - Oriole Yearbook (Pulaski, VA)

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Homecoming Royalty

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“You, the students of Pulaski High School, are the Homecoming Royalty. ” Dewey Wilson, Principal 12

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Old Grads Honored Homecoming was a novelty to be remembered for years to come. The S.C.A., clubs, teachers, and classes spent long hard hours working on decorations for the dance, posters for the ball game, and their floats. Each class constructed a float to be entered in com- petition. The junior float entitled “Spike the Spar- tans” won first-prize of fifteen dollars. The pep-rally gathered students to honor the foot- ball team, announce the royalty, have the mini-parade and build school spirit. Coach Jim Hickam introduced the team and forcasted an Oriole victory. The cheer- leaders, band, and chorus aroused enthusiasm with their cheers and music. Then came the moment every- one had been waiting for, Mr. Wilson stepped to the microphone to announce the royalty. The gym fell silent as the announcement came that all students who had helped with Homecoming were the royalty. A few people cried, some were happy, and some were sad as a long tradition was broken. To continue the Homecoming activities the parade was downtown. The color guard and flag corp led the parade followed by the Oriole Band and Class floats. The Birds played the Giles Spartans and de- feated them in an overwhelming victory. At half-time the float winners were announced and the Old Grads were honored. The Oldest Grads. Mrs. Wadie Cox graduated in 1918 and was President of her class. Mr. John Cox graduated in 1924 and was Vice-President of his class. Both have been residents of Pulaski. Becky Dobyns (center) and Mary Lynn Hinson (right) congratulate Mrs. Cox with a gift and flower. 14