JHS-SHS Homecoming Parade 2023: 'Blast From the Past'
Monday, September 25, 2023
With the theme of "Blast from the Past", the 2023 Jasonville High School-Shakamak High School Homecoming Parade was held on Saturday, September 23.
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Main Street in Jasonville set the scene for the annual Homecoming Parade once again. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Our nation's colors were presented, thus signaling the beginning of the parade festivities. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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"Remember the POW and MIA still missing" read this truck's banner. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Sometimes passing out the candy can be just as fun as collecting it. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Members from the Sheriff's Department distributed sweet treats. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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The Jasonville Fire Department was well represented at the parade. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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These children seemed to enjoy their ride in the bright red firetruck. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Lewis Township Fire Department was present at the parade... (Photo by Erica Barker)
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...along with Lewis Township Fire & Rescue. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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A truck from Hymera Fire Department also paraded down Main Street. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Parade Marshal Morgan May Sparks waved during her ride in an old-fashioned automobile. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Shakamak Pharmacy's float celebrated their 10 years of serving the Jasonville community. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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The Shakamak Jr./Sr. High School band was lead by members of the dance squad. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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SHS band members sported "Blast from the Past" shirts in honor of the parade theme. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Sticking with the "Blast from the Past" theme, the SHS band played "My Sharona" by The Knack. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Flags were spun, flipped and twirled throughout the duration of the parade. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Lakers Dance Camp 2023 participants performed a choreographed number alongside the band. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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City Councilman Brad Duncan and supporters marched down Main Street. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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The SHS freshman class enjoyed a 'meal' at their float's Lakers Diner. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Saturday provided all smiles for parade-goers and entrants. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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The class of 1975 celebrated their 50th year reunion. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Greene County General Hospital chose a "Join our Winning Team" theme for their float... (Photo by Erica Barker)
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...so sports balls were distributed along with candy. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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The class of 1975 received a standing ovation from one eager attendant with their "Wizards of Oz" theme. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and other characters gathered on the class of 1975's float... (Photo by Erica Barker)
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...but the Flying Monkey fell quite a bit behind, much t0 the crowd's amusement. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Representatives for the Jasonville Chamber of Commerce sat on the 50's themed float. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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The SHS Sophomore class dressed as members from 'Star Wars', or in their case, 'Soph Wars'. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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The Backdoor Food Pantry accepted donations throughout the event. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Souls Harbor Church's float included several little artists. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Mayoral Candidate Roy Terrell and supporters passed out candy. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Noah's Ark Preschool transformed into a Fisher Price barn, included several 'farm animals'. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Singers from the Jasonville Church of God provided choral classics. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Supporters of Jasonville Clerk Treasurer Candidate Jane Landry sported Americana threads. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Members of the SHS class of 2025 embodied their roles as various 'Barbie' characters, dressed head to toe in shades of pink. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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SHS band members smiled in their 'Blast from the Past' shirts after their throwback-focused performance. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Taylor and Seth Wise of Wise Farms attended the parade in fitting fashion. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Greene County Right to Life was represented at the event. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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This year's parade happened to fall on the first day of autumn, September 23. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Members of the Zorah Shrine Greene County cruised around on their custom cycles. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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One member of the Zorah Shrine Sullivan pulled his tiny car over to get a kiss from his grandson. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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The 2020 Zorah Past Potentate attended the parade in style. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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The Church of Christ displayed a Noah's Ark theme for their float. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Scooby Doo and friends drove the 'Mystery Machine' for their class of 2024 float. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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The Linton Chamber of Commerce's float included winners from this summer's Freedom Festival pageant: Second Runner-Up Loreesa Baker (left), Princess Kennedy Landis (middle), First Runner-Up Payton Landis (right) and Queen Brynn Anderson (top). (Photo by Erica Barker)
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An animatronic teddy bear lead the way for the Winning Spirit in Indiana float. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Past and present SHS cheerleaders grabbed their pom poms and cheered for the Lakers. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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A parade entrant gives the 'thumbs up' on the back of the Metal Technologies truck. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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Wagler Minibarn Products showcased its variety of buildings. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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You can't have a parade without some four-legged friends... (Photo by Erica Barker)
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....and some more. (Photo by Erica Barker)
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The West Brothers Services' dump truck wrapped up this year's JHS-SHS Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Erica Barker)