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The victorious Groveton Indian football squad parades through town. Courtesy photoThe victorious Groveton Indian football squad parades through town. Courtesy photo

By Tony Farkas
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GROVETON — The Groveton Ex-Students Association found a great way to celebrate a 34-0 Groveton win — a street dance on Friday and a parade on Saturday.

During the game, Anahi Chavez was crowned Homecoming Queen.

Every few years, the association makes homecoming a little special, and more than 200 tickets were sold to the dance that featured local talent. 

Association President Jo Ann Anderson Beken said children were throwing footballs and bumping volleyballs, enjoying being downtown on a beautiful Friday night after a much-deserved Groveton win. 

“The square was buzzing with all the activity when I heard the young vet begin to play “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the far end of the square,” she said. “Little by little, the crowd began to get quiet; if they were sitting, they stood up. The kids stopped their ball playing, got still, and many put their hand over their heart. The square was quiet as that young man played the national anthem of the country he has sacrificed so much for. When he was finished, a cheer arose from the crowd. As I was watching this unfold, my first thought was ‘Where am I?’ I can’t tell you how proud I am to say, I was home.”

At the Ex-Student’s Association biennial meeting on Saturday, Martha Harrison Mericle, Class of 1972, retired from her service of more than 20 years to the association, schools and the community. 

Groveton School Superintendent Jim Dillard and Beken presented Mericle with a retirement plaque in recognition of her dedication through her tireless work. 

The executive board will now be comprised of President Jo Ann Beken, Vice Presidents Kathleen Cockrell and Betty Whittlesey, Secretary Elizabeth Kennedy Ledbetter, Treasurer Tim Coker, Publicity Chair Marlena Wooley Stubblefield, and Activity Chair Melissa Mericle Kemper.

Results of 2022 Groveton Ex-Students Association Homecoming Parade

Oct. 22

1st Place: Class of 2002

2nd Place: Junior Class

3rd Place: Cosmetology Class

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By Tony Farkas

By Tony Farkas
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GROVETON — The Groveton Ex-Students Association found a great way to celebrate a 34-0 Groveton win — a street dance on Friday and a parade on Saturday.

During the game, Anahi Chavez was crowned Homecoming Queen.

Every few years, the association makes homecoming a little special, and more than 200 tickets were sold to the dance that featured local talent. 

Association President Jo Ann Anderson Beken said children were throwing footballs and bumping volleyballs, enjoying being downtown on a beautiful Friday night after a much-deserved Groveton win. 

“The square was buzzing with all the activity when I heard the young vet begin to play “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the far end of the square,” she said. “Little by little, the crowd began to get quiet; if they were sitting, they stood up. The kids stopped their ball playing, got still, and many put their hand over their heart. The square was quiet as that young man played the national anthem of the country he has sacrificed so much for. When he was finished, a cheer arose from the crowd. As I was watching this unfold, my first thought was ‘Where am I?’ I can’t tell you how proud I am to say, I was home.”

At the Ex-Student’s Association biennial meeting on Saturday, Martha Harrison Mericle, Class of 1972, retired from her service of more than 20 years to the association, schools and the community. 

Groveton School Superintendent Jim Dillard and Beken presented Mericle with a retirement plaque in recognition of her dedication through her tireless work. 

The executive board will now be comprised of President Jo Ann Beken, Vice Presidents Kathleen Cockrell and Betty Whittlesey, Secretary Elizabeth Kennedy Ledbetter, Treasurer Tim Coker, Publicity Chair Marlena Wooley Stubblefield, and Activity Chair Melissa Mericle Kemper.

Results of 2022 Groveton Ex-Students Association Homecoming Parade

Oct. 22

1st Place: Class of 2002

2nd Place: Junior Class

3rd Place: Cosmetology Class

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