HOMECOMING
2008
On the outskirts of
Senatobia
On a hill close to the sky,
There is found a lodge of
learning
Known to its braves as
Magnolia High.
There they spend their days
in study,
There they make their plans
for life;
All this they do with happy
hearts
When their youthful fires
are rife.
Throughout the long, cold
days of winter,
Through the red sunsets of
the fall,
This lodge has been the
teacher
Of all the braves who walked
the halls.
In the crisp and hazy
afternoons,
And the cold, clear nights
of fall,
The youngsters stage a
warrior’s fight
In a contest they call
football.
These young braves
themselves have proven
Unexcelled in this great war
dance,
And the other members of
this great tribe
Have rejoiced and sung and
pranced.
In honor of these young men
In this happy time of play,
There is planned a festive
occasion
That draws the tribe from
far away.
Coming back to this happy
campground
Traveling back from distant
lands,
All those whose feet have
passed through here
And have gone to live on
foreign sands.
This is a festive time of
year,
Held close to the harvest
moon.
This is unique time called
Homecoming
And is the reason the braves
commune.
This yearly time of
gathering
Calls to all who may have
roamed
To tell them all to again return -
For it is time to come home.
In this happy time of
celebration
In the long golden days of
fall,
There were chosen from the
maidens
Those who were the fairest
of them all.
She who shows the warmth of
friendship
She who displays the gift of
grace,
She who has the Chieftain
spirit
And whose beauty shows in
her face.
For
there is to be a celebration,
Held in this sacred place,
Where these chosen maids walk
forth
So the crowds can see their
face.
This solemn walk of
pageantry,
Knowing what these long
walks mean,
Culminates in one maiden’s crowning
As she becomes
their new queen.
A special group of ladies
first we see-
They are ever present at
each crusade.
In the dress of cardinal and
blue
They cheer the braves
when'er they played.
Climbing high above the
earth,
Shouting, singing as they
went,
These maidens have led the
cheering
Of the Chiefs in all events.
Come royal princesses of
many grades.
Majesty, charm and beauty
are shown
By this very special group
of maids.
Down this path of honor and
royalty
They are the essence of beauty and grace,
With their sparkling eyes
shining bright
And their dress of color and
lace.
First is a
princess of the Freshman tribe
Graceful and light-footed as
a deer,
It is the lovely princess
Maggie
Whose words sing to all who
hear.
Escorting this daughter
of the Chieftains
On the arm of this gracious
maid
Comes the great young warrior Taylor
Who is strong and proud and
brave.
Miss Maggie Holden is the
daughter of Ken and Tammy Holden of Senatobia.
Mr. Taylor Steward is the
son of Jimmy and Linda Steward of Senatobia.
Next to walk the path of
honor
Her great radiance is plain
to see,
Next to glide with graceful
steps
Is the beautiful maiden -
Sidney.
And with her as her escort
Marching with her at his
side,
Is the warrior whose name is
John –
One of the greatest far and
wide.
Miss Sidney Mitchell is
the daughter of Dedrick and Allyson Mitchell of
Senatobia.
Mr. John Morgan is the
son of John and Deborah Morgan of Southaven.
The Sophomore tribe has sent
The dark haired beauty we
now see.
Her quiet sweetness is known
to all
As is her name -
Ashley.
She comes in on the arm
Of the one who brings
delight and glee,
He is one of the favorites
of the tribe
The young brave warrior
Ricky.
Miss Ashley Jones is the
daughter of Adam and Regina Jones of Como.
Mr. Ricky Dan Lawrence is
the son of Rick and Jan Lawrence of Coldwater.
The next Sophomore maid that
we see
One who is loved by all who
know her,
Tall and stately with regal
bearing
Is the lovely maiden we all know
- Becca.
Her proud and gallant escort
Is a tribal warrior who has been picked.
A young, distinguished brave
is this
One of the tribe’s best -
named Derrick.
Miss Rebecca Poe is the
daughter of Chuck and Denise Poe of Senatobia.
Mr. Derrick Johnson is
the son of Tony and Carla Johnson of Senatobia.
The Princess of the Junior
tribe,
Comes down the path with
stately step.
Skilled is this maiden in
all the lore
Of legends and signs and
tribal pep.
This princess holds the
hearts
Of all her subjects over who
she’ll reign
A person whose smile is
always bright-
And Alli is her name.
She is led to her place of
honor
By another warrior of great
renown.
Strong and quick is this
Indian brave,
Honor and respect he has
sown.
A brave of whom much is
expected,
A brave whose strength shows
no abandon,
A brave whose smile is a joy
to all,
A brave whose name is
Brandon.
Miss Alli Johnson is the
daughter of Robert and Cindy Johnson of
Senatobia.
Mr. Brandon Faulkner is
the son of Dennis and Leisa Faulkner of
Senatobia.
The path is once again
filled
By a maid who is seen often.
With her smiling eyes and
dark brown hair
And a voice that makes all
soften.
This pretty one is a tribal favorite-
Beauty and honor is hers to claim.
Her elegant grace shows this
night -
And Rachel is this
princess’s name.
The brave who walks beside
her,
Whose valor and quickness is
beyond belief,
The other braves on him rely
And Andrew is this tribal
Chief.
Miss Rachel Montgomery is
the daughter of Ronald and Penny Montogomery of
Coldwater.
Mr. Andrew Geeslin is the
son of
Rick and Jackie Geeslin of Senatobia.
Now comes another Chieftain
maiden,
This one from the Senior
tribe.
With lovely eyes and hair of
gold
And whose sweet grace brings all
alive.
This Senior princess is
quick to smile
And quick to laugh and quick
to play.
Princess Kendyl
enriches lives
Of all who have ever come her way.
With her comes a handsome
brave,
Strong and noble on the
fields he runs,
Quick and skillful in his play -
He is one of the tribe’s
favorite sons.
His appearance is dark and
tall
He makes all his endeavors
fun.
He is truly a great among
greats
And his name, known to all,
is Cameron.
Miss Kendyl Garner is the
daughter of Kenneth and Courtney Garner of
Nesbit.
Mr. Cameron Lawrence is
the son of Carl and Margie Lawrence of
Coldwater.
The second Senior princess
now appears on the way
Warm brown eyes and long
brown hair,
Shy smile and a graceful
look
Are the outward appearances
of this maiden fair.
But within her glows an inner
light
Generosity and service help
describe.
And as the stars light up
the night
So does Meagen light up her
tribe.
Seen with her is a mighty
Chief,
His skill in combat has been
displayed.
He is one of the greatest -
both far and near
Wherever the Chiefs before
have played.
He is a great source of joy
and pride -
He is an inspiration to all
who knew.
His strength is known by all
worldwide
And this mighty brave’s name
is Drew.
Miss Meagen Hill is the
daughter of Marcus and Amanda Perner of
Senatobia and Mr. Dudley Hill.
Mr. Drew Bouchillon is
the son of Jackie Tutor and Andy Bouchillon of
Senatobia.
And now the final maiden
appears
This last senior in much
splendor.
Smiling and laughing goes
this princess
And her friendship shows
she’s tender.
This golden haired beauty
Is as ferocious as a lion
And yet is sweet and gentle
And by all she's known as Rian.
A tall and stalwart brave
Is this lovely princess’s
taker.
Many hearts and lives are
gladdened
By the sight of this young
warrior - Baker.
Miss Rian O’Bannon is the
daughter of Cindy and Eddie O’Bannon.
Mr. Baker Spencer is the
son of Cam and Kathy Spencer of Senatobia.
And at last this beauty is seen.
She smiles on all her waiting subjects
Queen Rian is received with delight
By the many happy tribal warriors
On this great and joyous night.
Her eyes are pools of lovely lights
Glowing brightly like wind-blown embers.
As the celebration closes
And the crowds begin to
roam,
There is a bit of sadness
As the warriors head back
home.
But the smiles still light their faces
Because of friendships
– old and new
And the tribe members vow to again come back
To this great place that
they once knew.
For, like the moonlight and
cloud shadows
The night again makes the
world seem still
Until again when the tribe
comes home –
Comes back home – Up on the Hill.
-Rogers S. Smith 10/25/08