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General Facts:
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Rose Parade Theme:
"Famous Firsts" -
Battle Ground Rose Float Theme:
"First Love" -
Awards:
Float: First Place - Cities Outside of Oregon under 5000
Battle Ground HS Band - Blue Ribbon -
Queen:
Dolores Jensen -
Princesses:
Ann Petticord
Teresa Wilja
Cathy Ritter
Trivia
- Gentleman: Gene Morehouse.
- Float was designed by Bill Francis and Mike Elvestrom.
- School classes sold buttons to decide who would be queen.
- Button sales were the sole source of income for the float.