FASD — 1929 Alumni Archives

The field was formally dedicated with all the ceremonies appropriate to such a gala occasion. However, the chief feature of the day was the parade sponsored by our Alumni. Favored with the setting of a resplendent, blazing Indian summer day, it was certainly equal, if not actually superior, in both glamour and size, to any parade previously staged in Farrell.

The procession was headed by an honorary escort of four stalwart motorcycle officers, with Parade Marshalls, McConnon, and Maxwell, efficiently directing its progress with the aid of two trimly decorated topless roadsters. They were closely followed by the Sharon Moose Band, blaring forth strains of martial melodies, the municipal fire trucks occasionally sounding their brazen bells, scores of automobiles gaily bedecked with blue and gold banners and streamers, several collegiate flivvers packed with cheering and yelling students — all contributing generously to the tremendous din. Next in order came the Sharon American Legion Bugle and Drum Corps, led by their inimitable drum major; all were clad in uniforms of such resplendency as to surpass anything before seen in Farrell. Marching closely behind came countless students carrying banners and an unlimited supply of unique noise-making devices. The route follwed by the parade was lined on both sides by practically the entire population of the town, hugely enthusiastic in their applause and encouragement.

Upon arriving at the field, the Bugle and Drum Corps gave a thrilling exhibition of military maneuvers, after which Burgess Scowden and President Bovard of the School Board gave brief, appropriate talks. Upon their conclusion, a volley of aerial bombs touched off burst into a blaze of blue and bold.

The closing feature of the afternoon's brilliant program was the dedication game with a team bearing the appropriate name of Memorial High, with the Blue and Gold of Farrell playing, for the first time, the part of host on its new home grounds. The game ended in a 12 to 0 victory in favor of the Ohio team. Thus, the final curtain was rung down. With the sun setting in a blaza of golden glory, it seemed to pesage a new era in athletics for Farrell High School.