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

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Tired of Sitting standing Excitement was high in the air. Bands were tensely prac- ticing. Floats were being given last minute highlights, and young and old alike were flocking to downtown Oakland. Why? They were all there for the twentieth annual Autumn Glory Festival. On Saturday, the day of the parade, people started coming to the festivities at 7:00 a.m. to get a seat. The people that did not arrive early enough to acquire seats or other places to sit were forced to stand. Most of the teenagers roamed around from street to street. ‘Former as well as present day students of S.H.S. were not interested in the parade, but more inquisitive of the activities of their pals,’’ said Susan Ward (11). The parade marshall was Miss Maryland Tammy Walker. Some other people sharing the spotlight with Miss Walker were Senator Barbara Mikulski, a live singing group called Youth Quest, and of course the clowns. Patrick Damon (11) commented, ‘‘The funniest part of the parade for me was the cheapskates walking up and down the streets selling items out of grocery carts.’ After the parade ended, many went to the Western Mary- land Tournament of the Bands. It lasted for four hours. Mr. Douglas Buckley replied, ‘‘I liked the band competition a lot, but | also got tired of sitting so long. If only there were a way to watch and not have to sit or stand to the point of getting tired.” As the band competition ended, so did many of the other activities. Tara Wildesen (10) shared her memories, “‘I really thought that it was a great Autumn Glory this year, because they had a lot of entertainment and good food. | also had fun being on the Journalism float in the Firemen’s Parade.”’ THE SINGING GROUP Youth-Quest entertain the crowd before the grand feature parade. This group traveled to Oakland from Lynchburg, Virgin- ia, where they attend Liberty Univer- sity. Autumn Glory 11

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ONE OF THE DIGNITARIES in the parade was one of the U.S. Senators of Maryland Barbara Mikulski. She has been a U.S. Senator for almost a year. WAVING A CHEERY HELLO to the spectators are Autumn Glory Queen Jennifer Golden and her princesses Shelli Bittinger from Northern, and Shelli Terlizzi from Southern. 10 Autumn Glory TO THE DELIGHT of many young- sters, they receive a wave from one of the Ali Ghan Shriner clowns. For the past 20 years, many people young and old alike have waited for the many scenes of the annual Au- tumn Glory parade. THIS LITTLE GIRL, dressed in Indi- an clothing, looks like she’s having trouble keeping the sun out of her eyes. She was one of the baton twirl- ers from Somerset that were dressed like American Indians.

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The couple looks frustrated as sen- ior Eric Eiswert tries to explain why the marriage is a good deal. The cou- ple did finally get married. Senior Tabitha Sliger looks con- fused as John McCartney (12) tries Seniors Michelle Deckman and to explain his actions. Tabitha Andy Pope finalize their marriage by played the part of the maid and a kiss. Michelle played the part of a John's role was portrayingapreach- smart and witty secretary to the er. president. Neils Neha RIO EI A CM, e 1 i : : | tee Front row: Lori McCain, Tabitha Michelle Deckman, Eric Eiswert, Presidential advisor Eric Eiswert Sliger, Dawn Warnick, John Greta Younkin, Todd Welch, Chris (12) gives a disgusted look of Why McCartney Back row: Alden Per- Helbig, Paul Wampler me?as his fellow play characters try ando, Andy Pope, Mr. Barry Shaffer, his patience. This is Eric’s first school play. 12-Senior Class Play