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D138055-18
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- 1963-04-06 (Creation)
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The Tawankas drill team from Mount Tahoma High School maintained a brave front as they battled the cold, wet weather that descended on Tacoma for the 1963 Daffodil Parade. Rain and temperatures in the mid 40s forced them to wear sheer, short raincoats over their uniforms. However, their school letters could still be clearly seen as they marched in formation down Pacific Avenue. Although Mount Tahoma High School had only been in existence since 1961, it already had an impressive drill team. The Tawankas performed at special events, provided entertainment at football games and strove to promote loyalty and school spirit. Mount Tahoma was also the school of newly crowned 1963 Daffodil Queen, 17-year-old Gail Belknap.
Drill teams; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1963 : Tacoma); Parades & processions--Tacoma--1960-1970;