Homecoming '66 has joined the ranks of Homecomings past and has been rated as is each year's‑biggest and best ever.

Homecoming spirit really took hold Thursday afternoon with the announcement of the members of Homecoming Court at the annual record hop. The girls chosen were Pam Fisher, Nancy Gunn, Jan Grubert, Terry Snow, and Sheila Quinn. Their respective escorts were Russ Lino, Ron Sass, Sukru Gurel, Pete Dellegrazio, and Ed Lusk.

An outdoor pep rally, the first in two years, was held Friday afternoon. The Court was again presented to the students, who were also given a preview of Saturday's half‑time activities.

Events for Saturday began with the morning parade through town. So far, this year's parade has been the biggest and most colorful, with nine floats and 19 cars.

Warm weather and plenty of sun, added to the excitement of Homecoming, produced what was probably a record turnout at the games Saturday afternoon. The spirit was great as were the teams, beating Forest View in both games. The winning floats were announced between games. The Senior Class entry, "Falcons-Breakfast of Champions," captured first place, with the Junior Class coming in second with their float, "Maine Kills 'em Dead." The Sophomore Class was third with "Maine's Blue, Gold, and White Tornado." The Freshman Class float was titled "Eveready Warriors-Power to Spare." Also entered in

competition was the short-lived Student Council float, "Maine Has Everything," Key Club and "It's Who's Up Front That Counts," and the Band float with the slogan "Keep Maine Beautiful-Every Litter Bird Hurts." The joint effort of Pep Club and M-Club was "We've Got a Tiger in Our Tank." Boys' and Girls' Clubs combined and produced a float "Silly Falcons-Victories Are for Warriors." Aquiana Club, Tri-M, Future Nurses' Club, the alumni, and the newly-formed Ski Club were represented by cars.

The announcement of the queen was the main attraction at half time. The girls in the court were assembled and with them the queens from the past three years. Amid cheers and fanfare Pat Silk, last year's queen, presented a bouquet of red roses to this year's queena very happy Sheila Quinn.

"The Land of Sky-Blue Victory," the Homecoming dance, was a fitting ending to the week's activities. The highlight of the dance was the crowning of Sheila Quinn; and with the help of crown bearer Susie Jeronimus, Class of '81, it was carried out with all the pomp it deserved. After several attempts Joe Richardson, president of the Senior Class, placed the crown on the head of a very radiant Queen Sheila. After the ceremony, Sheila and her escort, Dick Manny led off a dance to the music of the Lon Lindy Quintet. The dance, presented by the Senior Class and attended by over 640 students, provided a beautiful climax to Homecoming Week, 1966.