It’s a circus ‘Under the Big Top’

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By Taylor Nye on Thursday, August 1, 2019

Senior Center hosts annual prom

  • The whole circus crew (from left) are Al Bass, Deanna Hasten, Betty Holden, Patsy Crist, Nancy Bolton and Lavonne Elam.
    The whole circus crew (from left) are Al Bass, Deanna Hasten, Betty Holden, Patsy Crist, Nancy Bolton and Lavonne Elam.
  • Betty Holden prepares to walk the tightrope.
    Betty Holden prepares to walk the tightrope.
  • Above, clown Mary Ivey was in attendance.
    Above, clown Mary Ivey was in attendance.
  • Ringmaster Al Bass corrals the crowd.
    Ringmaster Al Bass corrals the crowd.
  • From left, Tina Bursby, Linda Crowder and Jay Copeland serve dinner.
    From left, Tina Bursby, Linda Crowder and Jay Copeland serve dinner.
  • Patsy Crist as Cricket the Clown dances to “All My Ex’s Live in Texas.”
    Patsy Crist as Cricket the Clown dances to “All My Ex’s Live in Texas.”
  • Above, king George Wetherby and queen Yvonne Rollins celebrate their crowning.
    Above, king George Wetherby and queen Yvonne Rollins celebrate their crowning.
  • Ferocious lion Deanna Hasten growls at the camera.
    Ferocious lion Deanna Hasten growls at the camera.

    Senior Citizens Center

    Bearded ladies, lion tamers and fortune tellers. Although you would usually find this cast of characters at a three ring circus, this past Saturday they all converged at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center for the annual senior citizen prom.