Homecoming 1978

The 1978 Leesville High School Homecoming Program was a celebration filled with tradition, pride, and unity, welcoming back alumni under the theme of “Class Mottos.” Generations of Wampus Cats gathered to reflect on the values and sayings that guided each graduating class, creating a weekend of connection and remembrance. It was a time for alumni to share memories, for students to embrace their heritage, and for the Leesville community to show its unwavering support.

The festivities began on Friday, October 20, 1978, with registration at 8:30 a.m. in the high school, followed by a warm coffee hour at 9:00 a.m. At 9:45 a.m., the student body and alumni came together for a spirited assembly that lasted until 11:45 a.m., bringing past and present together in celebration. At 12:00 noon, the Dutch Treat Luncheon at the Country Club gave alumni the chance to reconnect over food and fellowship. That afternoon, the streets of Leesville came alive as the Homecoming Parade lined up at 2:30 p.m. and began at 3:00 p.m. Downtown was filled with floats, bands, and the energy of Wampus Cat pride.

The highlight of the evening was the Homecoming football game at 7:30 p.m. at Wampus Cat Stadium, where alumni and students packed the stands to cheer on Leesville High. The game embodied the excitement of Homecoming weekend, reminding all who attended of the spirit that ties generations of Wampus Cats together.

On Saturday, October 21, 1978, the celebration continued with a family barbecue at 12:00 noon at the Country Club Park, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for alumni and their families. The weekend concluded with the highly anticipated Alumni Dance at 9:00 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, where music and laughter carried late into the evening. The 1978 Homecoming, with its focus on “Class Mottos,” was a vibrant celebration of heritage, unity, and the traditions that make Leesville High School special.