West Stanly High School - Pegasus Yearbook (Oakboro, NC)

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WAITING FOR A FINISH The crowd anxiously awaits a winner tor the Fire Queen contest in Oakboro. CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER Everyone congratulates Wendi Efird as she is crowned this years Stanly County Fire Queen in Oakboro. GETTING STARTED Police cars and officers lead the annual Fourth of July parade through Oakboros Main Street. July 4th H

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i . TAKING TIME OFF. Kim Tucker and Julie Hathcock enjoy the peaceful scenery at North Myrtle Beach this summer. CLOWING AROUND. Kim Hathcock, Larry Mcllwaine, Carmel Allen, and Kenneth Morgan take time out to pose for a picture at Carowinds this summer. FUN IN THE SUN. Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida was the setting of a lun-lilled vacation lor Michelle Munson and Mark Stegall. WALKING DOWN THE AISLE. On July 7, Lisa Blalock and Ricky Love were married at Straitway Baptist Church in Albemarle. ' 'Summer ' '21

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x t if M.. as : ' X 5 see atriotism plus Oakboro traditionally flies its red, white and blue for the July Fourth celebrations. Every year plans were made for a parade, rides the Stanly County Fire Queen contest, fun and entertainment. There were games, daily events and at night there were bands to provide music for street dances. On the big day the parade was held early in the morning. There were several different entries. All of the fire departments were represented. Also there were clubs, law enforcement officers and floats to represent every one. Later in the morning there was the Stanly County Fire Queen contest in which young ladies from all over Stanly County participated in. A rising senior, Wendi Efird, from West was crowned this years Stanly County Fire Queen. After these annually held events there were several other activities for all to enjoy. All during the day rides and games were going on. The amusements for older children and adults included an all American ferris wheel, the Bullet, and the Scrambler. For the younger ones there were swingset rides and merry-go-rounds. This just would not be a complete day without cotton candy and caramel apples. Early in the evening things were picking up and the fairgrounds were getting crowded. People were arriving for the evenings enter- tainment. Every one was having an excellent time and hated for the evening to end. Near the end of the evening things were climaxing for it would not be a perfect celebration without fireworks. There was a spectacular display for the big crowd. After the show was over people returned home to talk over this years celebration and to wonder about next year. SHOW-OFF TIME The crowd lining the streets of Oakboro stand patiently and watch as the Fourth ot July parade goes by. STUCK IN THE MUD On the day ot the big events Amy Sue Eudy and Katrina Kluttz wrestle in the mud to represent the Colts in the mud wrestling contest. 'July 4th ' '23