Walker County High School - Black and Gold Yearbook (Jasper, AL)

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Miss Tucker is a teacher who likes to get involved, and get in the thick of things. After much hard work, the day anx- iously awaited finally arrives. Students flock to school to put the final touches on their float and to critically inspect the competitors ' product. Noontime comes and with it, time to line up for the parade. Spectators line the streets to get a glimpse of the col- orful products of many students ' efforts. Judges make their choices and students nervously wait for half- time of the football game to find out which class won. The loudspeaker announcer addresses the students and there is automatically the tension of the long awaited decision. This year the Sopho- mores, under the direction of Mrs. Frankye Underwood captured first place with their ticker-tape Golden Gophers. The Seniors took second place with, Golden Gophers Dance to the Viking Beat, followed by the Freshmen ' s Close Encounters of the Viking Kind. Fourth place went to the Juniors. Regardless of the placement of prizes, all of the classes were winners. Barry Easterwood learned the ropes of stringing chicken wire. With the Sophomore float completed, Dewayne Wooten and Dawn Holbrook found time to take a break. The B Team cheerleaders arrived early to decorate their car for the parade. Student Life 23

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The finished product Mrs. Franklin was one of the Junior sponsors who gave up a waek of thwr free time to help with the floats. Cynthia Barton and Connie Bridges quickly learned what building a float was all about. Mr. Brown was a sponsor who would senie tor nothing less than perfection. 22 Student Life

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The Homecoming Parade is an event that is not only enjoyed by the students of Walker, but also by many of the townspeople, and students of surrounding schools. Walker ' s Home- coming parades are famous for color- ful floats, beautiful girls, and gaily decorated cars; this year was no exception. The Parade started from the gym at 1 :00 with all the class floats, cars and club representatives ready and wait- ing in line. With the Viking Band and majorettes leading the way, they pro- ceeded downtown, where all the mer- chants and shoppers were anxiously awaiting their arrival. As the students in the parade tossed candy to the spectators and children, the floats and cars were being judged, so the win- ners could be announced that night during the Homecoming festivities. The parade then traveled to the local elementary and middle schools, so those students could enjoy the parade, and see what they have to look forward to in their high school years. The 1979 Homecoming Parade was a tremendous success, and it will take a supreme effort for the students next year to improve upon it. Everyone loves a parade Skipping down the street, a clown, Cameron Duggar, entertained the crowd. By looking at the finished product, Kenda Drummond, Cindy Dodd, and Terri Crump spent a lot of time preparing their car for the parade. 24 Student Life