1983
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General Facts:
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Rose Parade Theme:
"A Backward Glance, A Future Dream"
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Battle Ground Rose Float Theme:
"A Winner For All Times"
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Awards:
Silver Rose Award
(Second place float less than 35' in length)
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Queen:
Christina Wills
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Princesses:
Karrie Clapp
LeeAnn Seekins
Gini Gentry
Lisa Scott
Wanda Schile
Trivia
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40,000 stems of flowers were used.
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The BGHS horticulture class collected roses early Friday morning.
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One large rose with a butterfly, which flapped its' wings, drew attention.
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Battle Ground volunteer firemen escorted the float.
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Chairman: Donna Cross