October 2009 FHS Homecoming with Alumni

Farmerville High School Homecoming 2009 was a wet day but it didn't keep the Farmers from victory!!! There was steady rain all day starting the morning off with a big bang of high winds and tornadoes that ripped through Antioch, Downsville and Rocky Branch. Shortly after the rain lightened up and the coronation began.

Here is a closeup of one of the Alumni Tee's we had made up specifically for this event:


The other one has "Once a Farmer, Always a Farmer" on the back similar to this big float banner. I can't believe I forgot to take photos of the backs of the tee's. Woops! Blame it on the rain!

Anyway, here are some pics from the homecoming coronation.





And our cool Alumni "Blast from the Past" Banner that Roger Ouchley had made especially for Homecoming.


After the coronation, the next big event was the parade. And again, a light steady mist of rain didn't stop the homecoming beauties and all the school floats. The Alumni "Once a Farmer, Always a Farmer" float had a mixture of classes including a member of one of the FHS 50's class - and I can't remember what class this lady said she was in, but she was the only one of her friends who was brave enough to ride. The FHS football players jumped on at the last minute which really made this a rawking float.







After the parade, it was "Tailgate" time. Well, since no one wanted to eat BBQ and fried catfish out in the rain no matter how awesome it was, the school board offered the alumni the conference room. Yeah, air conditioning and a roof over our heads! No photos of the tailgate because we were so busy serving food (and eating), but here's a photo of what I call "the couple of the day" , Tracey Kennedy (who ended up having to repair his mom's roof that had blown off that morning), and Lisa Fowler aka "The Librarian".


If anyone has photos taken at the game, please send them in so I can post them here.

I am hearing buzzes about other FHS reunions in the works. So far the class of 1975 is planning theirs for the summer 2010, and the class of 1980 is planning one for the Spring of 2010. How exciting!

It's Almost Tailgate Time!!!

Hey everyone!
The tailgate is almost here!

The info has been sent to the gazette. Please pass this info on to any alumni you know. Also, if you know any FHS teachers - past and present - they are invited to attend, as our guests! The more the merrier.

-The Alumni has been invited to attend the Homecoming Coronation at the high
school gymnasium at 11:00am. There will be a designated area for alumni
seating. Wouldn't it be great to have a big turnout!!!

-All Alumni are welcome to ride the Alumni float in the Homecoming Parade.
Please be at the float at the high school parking lot no later than 1:00 for lineup.
Please wear your alumni tee-shirt, or an orange tee-shirt. The parade will
start at 2:00pm. Can you say WOOHOOOO!!!!

-At 3:00pm the Alumni will be tailgating at the football stadium. All alumni
are welcome to participate. There is a $10 fee to cover food and other
expenses for the tailgate. Bring your tailgate chairs, extra drinks!

SIDE DISHES

We have a few people that volunteered to make side dishes. We could use more donations! Chips, chips, desserts, cookies, etc...

Again - tell all your alumni friends. We'd love to show our support by having a wonderful turnout. Hope to see you there. And - we have heard the question "Is this for the more recent alumni also" and the answer is "ABSOLUTELY!!" It's for ANY AND ALL FHS Alumni. Can't wait to see everyone!