Valdese High School - Impersonator Yearbook (Valdese, NC)

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Laura Keever, Disney's Queen Threatening weather, and menacing Cougars couldn’t dampen the spirits of excited Tiger fans while they anxiously awaited the announcement of their Home- coming Queen. At the end of the first half, the Tigers were trailing 14-0. As Charles Gallagher and Connie Lambert introduced each of the 13 girls, Cobb Thompson presented them with a nosegay carrying out the school colors. Cheers arose from the crowd when Karen Church, the new Maid of Honor, stepped forward to receive her bouquet. Confident escorts reassured their contestants as the tension filled moment arrived. Our Homecoming Queen for 1972, Laura Keever, smiled radiantly as Mr. Draughn placed the crown on her head. Surrounded by cartoon characters, our Queen of Disney received a tribute from the band with “When You Wish Upon a Star.” Even when the Court left the field and every- one relaxed, spirits were still high while everyone anticipated a Tiger victory. Trying to come from behind, the Tigers gave it all they had but were overwhelmed by their opponents. When the final whistle blew, the score stood 27-0. This year’s successful Homecoming festivities were soon over, but they will be remembered for a very long time.