Southern Garrett County High School - Highlander Yearbook (Oakland, MD)

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A good contestant in the banana eating contest is senior, Andy Orr. Participating in crazy hat day is Sheila Dove. Football Homecoming « 13

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Ram Pride Shows Through During Homecoming Homecoming arrived with many events. One of the many events was spirit week. Monday was tie day, Tuesday black day, Wednesday crazy hat day, Thursday crazy sock day along with red and white day, and Friday was sweat shirt day with the theme make the Trojans sweat. The pep assembly was held on Thurs- day afternoon in the large gymnasium. The varsity cheerleaders held a banana eating contest with the football players participating. The football homecoming court was announced at the pep assembly also. The parade was held on Thursday night in town, at 7 o'clock. There were a number of floats in the parade and also the Cheering at the parade are Kim Tephabock and Jean- nie Schmidt. Taking a break at the pep assembly are Alvin Beeman, Jimmy Harvey, and Renee Wharton. ¢ Football Homecoming cheerleaders cheered their way down the streets of Oakland. The Southern chorus also marched in the parade. The Future Farmers of America had the winning float for the second year ina row. The band was unable to attend the foot- ball homecoming because they had a trip scheduled to Virginia. Starlene Hyde stated that, ‘‘The homecoming spirit week was very suc- cessful and the parade was enjoyable also this year.’’ Lynne Rinker said this about homecoming, ‘‘Homecoming was slightly disappointing because of the attendance at at the dance. Nevertheless; | enjoyed being on court as well as participating in the homecoming activities.” In their unique float are Pam Rolf and Carrinelle Stemple. “ 4 “ sl 4 %

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14 A FUN FILLED WEEK FOR ALL For the 15th consecutive year Autumn Glory festivities were presented with many participating units. The weather for this year’s parade was unusually warm, and as a result, there was an excellent turn out for the parade. Many viewers got an aerial view from atop various downtown buildings. Changing the pace of the usual festivities, a mini carnival by Shaw and Sons was held in one of the side streets. Games, prizes, and rides were in full swing. The Ali Ghan Shriners in co-ordinate with other Shriners presented a spec- Enjoying the sites from atop C-P Telephone truck, Mickey Mouse greets everyone. ¢ Autumn Glory tacular and different type show which seemed to be enjoyed by spectators of all ages. When asked how she enjoyed Autumn Glory 1981, Robin Shaffer, a senior, responded; ‘“‘Autumn Glory week was very eventful, and | felt that things went fairly well for all those participating.”’ In the long run bands, floats, drum, bugle and baton corps, fire engines, balloons, chairs, instruments, flags, ban- ners, sequined outfits, cold legs, mittens, hats, and a few runny noses were all in- volved in festivities. the 1981 Autumn Glory Autumn Glory Parade holds the attention of David Sweitzer, Tracey Miller, and Chip Miller.