1998
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General Facts:
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Rose Parade Theme:
"Ticket to Adventure"
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Battle Ground Rose Float Theme:
"Hometown Adventure"
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Awards:
Court Member's Award
(Best exemplified community/civic involvement & pride)
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Princesses:
Wendy Steffens
Holly Sonners
Alysha Houston
Rebecca Southwood
Trivia
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A hometown summer celebration with a large & colorful clown head, carnival car, hot dog & bun, plus a merry-go-round horse, sat on the float.
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The horse moved up and down, the car went back and forth, and the eyes of the clown rotated.
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On top of the float was a bumblebee which had also been included in the past.
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Wendy Steffens rode the horse.
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On the float were also 4-H farm animals with a sheep covered in popcorn.
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The BGHS band was awarded 2nd place for bands under 100 members.
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Chairmen: Bill & Louise Tucker