It’s been a hectic week for Warren County High School students as they get energized for the 2016 Homecoming Parade on Friday, Sept. 23, at 12:45 p.m.
Each class has been covertly constructing a float for the parade and secrecy has been top priority.
“The classes are very competitive,” said student sponsor Pam Youngblood. “Because they are all trying to win, they are very secretive about what they are doing and each is trying to figure out what the others are doing.”
Youngblood has been visiting each location and she is feeling the pressure.
“Some of the students try to get me to tell them something,” said Youngblood. “They’ll be very sneaky about it. They don’t come right out and ask. I just have to remember to keep my mouth shut so I don’t give anything away.”
Judges will have their work cut out for them this year, says Youngblood.
“It’s going to be tough to pick a winner this year. Usually, there is one or two that stand out. This year, I think they are all amazing. The students have gone all out. They’ve worked hard. They are all very creative. It’s going to be tough to call. If I had to pick a winner, I couldn’t.”
Lineup for the parade is on West Colville Street and will begin at 11:45 a.m. At 12:45 p.m., the parade will begin at Tire Mart, run the length of Main Street, turn right, and end at the Farmers Market. Following the parade, a pep rally will take place at the Farmers Market.