Thomas Jefferson High School - Yellow Jacket Yearbook (Port Arthur, TX)

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CaVOilcade's Reigny Day Parade by April Weeks As the open topped convertibles gathered in the Thomas Jefferson parking lot, several princesses and their escorts turned fearful eyes towards the sky. Hope turned to dismay as tiny droplets of water began to bathe the various princesses. Finally, a steady downpour began to flood all of the participants and onlookers of the 1985 CavOchade parade. Nevertheless, all of the 55 princesses continued in the parade as if it were sunny outside. Reality set in when skirts of taffeta and lace were drenched with the heavy raindrops. Senior Beth George, sat on the back of her conver- tible in an attempt to remain dry, however, the rain drained from the top of the hood down onto her then sopping wet dress. Although there had been much cone troversy as to whether or not bands would march in the Sunday parade, some manag- ed to perform anyway. The Hussars lined up and marched despite the rain, while the band had to disband to avoid mining their instruments. Many anxious parade goers huddled beneath cars and umbrellas in an attempt to stay dry as they cheered on the new Queen. 18 CavOilcade CAVOILCADE COUPLE - Queen April Weeks waits fur her yellow and white streamered l'loat with her WHAT THE HECK! 7 Brandy Fontenot had her loyal subject and best friend Todd Freeman. tphoto by driver stop in front of the judges' stand in order to pre- T. Knigho sent them with a very wet curtsy. tphoto by T. Knighn DRUM MAJOR NICOLE LEADS PARADE FROM HER CAR - Nicole Judice had to hand ever the come mand of the band to ride in the CavOilcade parade. tphoco by Re Worthyl A SLEEPY SOLIS e Dayna Solis tiredly wais for her open topped car and escort Ronny Balsamo to show up for the Sunday aftemoon parade. tPhoto by T. Knightt

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fihfty- live girls were involved in a style sh ow which repreented most of the met- chants at Central Mall. In addition official festivities began the following week with a Port Arthur Little Theatre Production of 0011 owing week contained very little sleep, and a party at Get Down Brown 5 after the various foot, ball games on Frida ni ht The night of the Coronation arrived as rin esses ga athered backstag e at the Civic enter, frantically Agrlalnhinie for hairspray an noise one caught phrauses such as, Will someone m3! numbe r I cant find my Plovesf and Doe oesr anyone have red itlps tick?M My charm teacher says I need red lipstick Finally the p feant began. The girls slined up and Waite for their turns to walk the stage. Knocking knees hidden beneath white skirts of taffeta, satin, and lace The evening climaxed of course, with the announcement of the new 1985 CavOILcade Queen and her court. They were: Queen: April Weeks, First Runner- up: Sherri Gaspard, Second Runner 11 Amanda Simon, Finalists: Tammie Clar , Shawn Fontenot,'1'amara Romero, Angela Sttaface, Miss Congeniality: Shannon Howard. The celebration ended the next day with a parade which was followed b a party for the Court and Princesses. he girls parted knowing that they had been a part of a worthwhile experience.

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KEEP CLOSE 1.v. Cheerleaders: Suzanne Monton- swuuc IN THE RAIN Not even the drenching don, Paula Pond, Shana uncon, and Angelique Com- parade seemed to bother Queen April Weeks as she eaux crowd beneath a maroon and gold umbrella. continued :0 wave and smile. whole by Robert Whom by Wonm Wonhyy MARILYN MONROE WATCH OUT! 7 Iolynn Schwing bated a little shoulder and taffeta before the cars lined up for the parade, whom by Robert Wonhw GIVE US A GRIN 7 Genny Oldham doesn't appear - worried about the thunderous clouds overhead; let me rain come 7 she's not worried. whom by R. Worthw DARLING DONNA Donna Robbins casks a sidelong glance in the direcu'on of the various rain- comed onlookers during the overcask parade. whom CavOilcade 19 by R. Wonhw