2002 Miracle Yearbook

For most students, it was justanother lazy,dreary Saturday morning tailor-made for hours of peaceful slumber, butfor some,the October 13th morning was anything but dreary. Afew select girls, representativesfrom classes dating back to the sixties, and numerous organizations lined up for their glorious march down Main Street. Large drops ofcool rain slithered through the overhanging trees and metthe crowd as they eagerly waited for a hero,a mentor,a best friend,or a shiny red fire truck. Grand Marshals,Mr.and Mrs. Galen Smith,rode byin their carriage,starting the festivities. Junior,sophomore,and freshman attendants,Jyoti Phillips, Krista Augustine,and Katie Meyer passed in their Corvette escorts,and the 2001 Homecoming Queen,Julia Roberts,adorned with a crown and Showing their creativity, the freshman class float has the banner,"Rooted in God, United We Stand." flowers, quickly followed. Class floats proceeded by the judges,and for the third consecutive year,the class of2003 took the crown in the interclass contest. Themes ofunity and patriotism dominated the organizational floats with many depicting the New York City tragedy as well as the emergency personnel who became heroes on September 11. Dr.and Mrs.Dixon slowly advanced in an elegantcarriage,and as they rode past on a hay wagon, the class of1961 proudly waved their aged hands with more energy than anyother college representatives. Various bands marched down Main Street, playing patriotic tunes until finally, the grand finale came blazing by, and little boys rose to their feet to salute the long-awaited bright red fire engines. Enjoying their day at the parade and seeing the floats,: the junior class pauses to get a picture taken. Smile big guys! Graig Bantle bends down to give flags to the little ones who came to see the parade. Fall 27