Jaci......

[DianaB]

In our community we have a big celebration called "Homecoming". It's the first Saturday of October. We have a small hometown parade. You know, with a few floats (4-H, churches, banks, ets), a few political candidates riding in convertibles, kids on bicycles or 4-wheelers, a few farmers new tractors, the fire trucks and ambulances, the bands from school and a few other schools, the Shriners in their little cars, etc.). The town swells to around 10,000 people or so. We have times set up at one of the schools for little mini reunions of the different classes that graduated here. There's a carnival with rides and games sponsored by the bank. There are different activities planned for all day. There are dances in the evening and a bean feed, where one of the local clubs cooks ham and beans all day and it's free to who ever comes and gets a bowl. It's a really big day in our town.

On Thursday of next week one of the high school seniors will be named Homecoming Queen. There are 6 girls trying out this year and Jaci is one of them. I'm so excited!! People from out of town are brought in for judges so it's not like a popularity contest. The girls are questioned at some point by the judges and then there's a talent contest. Jaci is really good at putting actions to music (we say that she's doing a human video) so that's what she doing for her talent. Several of the girls are singing and Jaci can sing like a dream but for some reason she doesn't enjoy doing it. I think that her talent will be different enough that it will make her stand out. We'll see what happens. I do know that there is only one winner so I'm not getting my hopes up too high.

We also have a Homecoming Princess which is chosen only by the questioning. The queen and princess both get to sit at the top of floats with their court around them. It's really only an honor for a day but then they also get their picture in the yearbook.

Cross your fingers!!! We'll see what happens!!!!

[Tiramisu]

Oh, that's so exciting - Fingers crossed and good luck wishes!

[judy]

How exciting! I hope she wins. She will never forget that.

[Janet]

I hope Jaci wins Diana. It sounds like a lot of fun and something she will always remember.

[paula1961]

Yay for Jaci!!!! I know what you're talking about, homecoming is a big deal where I come from. Was Jaci nominated? Oh I sooo hope she wins!!! Good luck

[gja1000]

That is soooo cooool, Diana! I hope Jaci wins - where I came from homecoming queen was a really big deal too!!! I'll be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for her!

[Blueyes]

Oh I hope she wins!! How exciting! I wish I could come spend the day with you

[DianaB]

Come on, Betsi!!! We can find lots to do that day!!!

No, the girls aren't nominated. It's whoever wants to go out unless they have too many. That happened the year that Dae Lynn was a senior. She didn't go out but I remember there were some parents that were really upset when their daughter got cut. Some of the girls that made it gave the other girls a hard time. I remember one specific girl that acted really bad, but on the other hand, that was how she usually acted!! I don't remember exactly how the officials decided who tried out and who didn't.

[Marilyn]

So hope that Jaci wins. It's a good experience for her however it turns out. Fingers are crossed!!!

[Gina]

Fingers crossed.. Sounds like a fun.

[DianaB]

The pictures of the girls going out for Homecoming Queen were in the paper last week. Our newspaper has just gone on-line so here's a link showing Jaci's picture. Jaci is on the back row.....right side.

http://www.iclassifiedsnetwork.com/v...&MemberID=1705

[paula1961]

Oh Diana, Jaci is just adorable!!! I sooo hope that she wins. When is her homecoming? This brings back memories for me, sooo exciting!!

[DianaB]

This Thursday is the pageant and Homecoming is on Saturday!! She went to the school yesterday so she could practice walking down the stairs off of the stage. They must be graded on their gracefulness at walking down the stairs because that's something they all worry about!! I haven't seen any of her performance. She told me that I'd have to wait until Thursday.......Bummer!!

[pope1982]

Jaci is beautiful and growing up so quickly Diana! I've got my fingers crossed.

[MaddieBoo]

She's so pretty!
I wish we had had homecoming queen, that sounds super fun.
Good Luck, Girly!!