Carbondale Community High School - Dial Yearbook (Carbondale, IL)

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Left: Many important dances are elimaxed by the crowning of a new queen. Center: The eafeteria is sometimes the eon- gregating place for students during the noon hour. Right: A group of Freshmen girls gather around the piano to pass the time bv singing a few songs. result from Community's social life Vibe annual bonfire began the Iiomeeoining festivi- ties. Everyone participated in the fun of burning Harrisburg in effigy.

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Many enjoyable and memorable moments junior-Senior Prom and Homecoming! One seldom realizes the hard work and ingenuity needed to trans- form a yawning gym or the big stage in our auditorium into a colorful ballroom with warm lights and soft music. The weeks previous to the dance are hectic, with everyone trying to accomplish what seems to be im- possible. Slowly and with great pains the decorations are finishedg all the arrangements are made and none too soon, for the big night is almost here. Finally the anxiously awaited evening arrives, and everything is running smoothly. The band arrives on schedule, there are plenty of refreshments, and the cou- ples begin to arrive. The evening spent in dancing and soft conversation, is climaxed by the Coronation, an exciting event for all concerned. In the wee small hours of the morning with aching feet and foggy heads, all tumble into bed thinking, HIL was all like a beautiful dream.

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Gruelmg practices and hard fought games show the spirit and enthusiasm of the Terriers 'llhe chill and crispncss of fall heralded the football season at Community. Ileavy padding, white uniforms, and helmets made all the players look alike, but soon those white suits turned dark, evidence of 1nany battles, and the numerals be- came very well known because of the many outstanding plays. Winter was highlighted by the toss up at the center circle and the rcferce's whistle as basketball season got underway. The gym echoed with cheers and shouts as a player dribbled down to make a basket, or a long shot swished through thc basket. Spring brought with it a variety of sports. The tennis courts blossomed into activity as both boys and girls competed for honors. Cn the baseball diamond the crack of a bat as a ball sailed into right field for a home run was the signal for wild cheering as a loyal student body backed their team. Track, too, provided its thrills as we watched the boys clear the bar in the pale vault or skim gracefully over the hurdles. Sports at CCHS played an important part in the lives of the participants and spectators throughout the year, and the results, many more times than not, proved rewarding.