Sparta High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Sparta, IL)

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Philadelphia Freedom Rings for Victory Homecoming week, crowded with events ranging from float building to rock dances, was highlighted by a parade, a lovely queen, and a sweet football victory. The Homecoming's bicentennial theme Philadelphia Free- dom” provided an array of patriotic floats. At the pep assembly following the parade, student senate presi- dent Mike Gentry announced that the Junior Class won first in class float competition with The Constitution of the Bulldogs.” In the club divi- sion V1CA floated to first place with the ”S. S. Bull- dog. TOP: Being a new entry isn't a handicap, as the Librarians were given a 2nd place vic- tory. MIDDLE: This cake didn't bring the usual birthday happiness for the Class of ‘79 as they place fourth in Homecoming competi- tion. BOTTOM: One if by passing or two if by running is the Senior's strategy for a Home- coming victory. 28

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The GAME It's not whether you win or lose. It's how you play the game. This old adage is a trademark of our society. Losing is not looked down upon as much as failure to participate, and winning is not as glorious without putting forth genuine effort. The winners in life are those who see what is happening around them and get involved. 27

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TOP: The Schopp Is heard around the world as the Bulldogs won their Homecoming game against Murphysboro 20-14. LEFT: Portraying Betsy Ross. Ronda Steen re-enacts the making of the flag while riding on the FHA float entry'. MIDDLE RIGHT: This bell tolled of a victory for the Junior Class. BOTTOM RIGHT: Sailing along the streets of Sparta. VICA flies a first place on their flag. 29