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Two Student Council members working on their float for the Homecoming Parade
A little later, two others join them for the decorating.
Pretty soon, more join in the fun!
The kids had a great time decorating for the parade.
The Alumni Float makes its way to the staging area.
The cheerleaders and Weskets getting in line.
The JROTC group prepares.
Some of West's Best having fun at the parade. We're told these are all great students.
The Weskets standing at attention.
The Weskets, stepping off during the parade.
The Alumni Association float had a great group riding this year.
l. to r. - Association VP Susie Katon Ward '79, Anna Jennings Beatty '36, Carol Rood '63, Elma Allen Funk '61 Jan., Gary Bryant '56, Lynda Olinger Bryant '61 Jan., Association President Robin Schmidt '49 Jan.
The cheerleaders, along with their new 'mascot' getting ready to march.
Some of the Homecoming contenders riding in the parade, here and below.

 
The parade makes its way through Westgate.

The Alumni Float in the Westgate area.
l. to r. - Association Treasurer - Baileen Gary Dodd '48, John Pugh '48, 2002-04 Association President Nancy Hardy Smith '50, Anna Jennings Beatty '36, Carol Rood '63, walking - Ron Weber '63.

 

State Representative Dan Stewart '74
The Student Council float participants having fun during the parade.
The Thespian Troupe having fun on the parade.
The most colorful 'float' in the parade!

One of Columbus' Finest - Randy Kinzel '76.
A West 'fan' video taping the parade.
Many came out to watch the parade.
Many kids, and adults, picked up the candy thrown by the Alumni float.
A tradition - the football team waits behind the fence, behind Magly Field, for their share of the candy.
The Alumni Band, marching down the alley to Magly Field.
 
Then the great tradition of West Drum Majors takes the field. Four made it back this year. David Gates '90, Brad Laver '75, Jim Patterson '66, Tom Patterson '71.
Many hand over the back of the Magly Field Stadium to watch the march in.
A new sign on the back of Magly Field!
Pre-game practice.
The JROTC members prepare to raise the flag.
Lynda Olinger Bryant '61 Jan. and Nancy Hardy Smith sell alumni logo items at the Alumni table as Gary Bryant '56 watches.
The Alumni Band takes the field.
Senior Drum Major, Steve Stone '65
Four former Drum Majors marched this year.
l. to r. - Matt Berndsen '07, David Gates '90, Brad Laver '75, and Steve Stone '65
Matt, currently in "D" Row (Drum Majors and Assistants) with The Ohio State Buckeye's, shows his 'moves.'
The Drum Line marches across the field.
The combined Alumni Band and current West Band - playing the National Anthem.
The JROTC members raise the flag.
A cheerleader standing at attention for the playing of the National Anthem.
 
Getting ready to play.
Alumni Band Treasurer John Frank '63 leads former West Band Director, and West Alum, Jim Hill '49, on the field to direct the combined bands.
The football team prepares to run through the tunnel of former West athletes and coaches. Arranged by Dave Thornton '56, this was a great addition to the Homecoming festivities.
The former athletes and coaches cheer the team as they prepare to run through the 'tunnel.'
Dave Thornton is in the black jacket and cap.
The combined bands play the Alma Mater.
A group of '63 alumni, who were having their 45th Class Reunion that weekend, are standing together on the south end of the stadium.
Script W!
Steve Stone '65
Alumni majorettes
 
Some former cheerleaders join the current group for some cheers.
The Alumni Association float participating in the Uptown on the Hilltop parade, held on Sunday, after Homecoming
 
The West Cheerleaders, along with the West Mascot AND one of their biggest supporters, Columbus Schools' Superintendent Dr. Gene Harris, gets ready to march in the parade.
The West JROTC stands at attention prior to marching in the parade.
 
The Hilltop Business Association parade car.
State Representative Dan Stewart '74 showing his Hilltop pride.
The Hilltop Y participates in the parade.