As judges walked around and observed each float, students performed their assigned roles to receive the best possible score and potentially win first place for having the best float, Oct. 22.

Seniors Jacob Balderas, left, and Sydney Carlson portray Joseph and Mary on their Christmas-themed float. In addition to the plastic doll which represented baby Jesus, senior Tim DeGroot let the class of 2011 borrow a cow named Chester from his dairy to add to the manger scene.

The senior class placed first in the float competition.

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