Clinton High School - Old Gold and Black Yearbook (Clinton, IN)

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C. H. S. DAY BY DAY SEPTEMBER 7 The old grind begins anew—back to school. A Get Acquainted Dance, sponsored by the Student Council, brings a big turnout of all classes. 10 The Wildcats really roar as they down Dugger in the first game of the season. 13-17 All clubs organize and elect officers. 14 The campaigning is over but Have you voted yet? is the question of the day. 16 Our very own Marianne Putz, a foreign student sponsored by the Student Council, arrives from Luxembourg to attend C. H. S. for a whole year. Scelia Buchanan, Joanne Costello, Loretta Graham, and Joan McCarter prepare themselves for action as cheer leaders for C. H. S. I 7 The Wildcats down the Blackcats of Gerstmeyer. 22 Inaugural ceremonies for class officers, sponsors, and Student Council members. 30 Sophomores begin the social season with a gala party. OCTOBER 1 First defeat of the season at the hands of Garfield's Purple Eagles. 8 Clinton and Bloomington battle it out to a 0-0 tie. 10 The Columbus Day Parade finds Loretta Graham reigning over the affair with a court of Linda Lark, Junior, Lo- retta Louden, Sophomore, and Joanne Costello, Freshman. 1 1 All classes try their hand at lens-breaking when individual pictures are snapped. 1 2 Everyone eats heartily at the Band Booster's Pot Luck Supper. 13 The first of a series of programs presented this year by speech students on WPRS. 1 4 First Student Council program brings the return engagement of Pruth McFarlin, famous negro singer. 1 5 One or two year subscription? With Otto as their mascot, the Juniors begin the annual magazine sole. 18-19 Everybody smiles for the annual's group pictures. 20-22 A vacation for us so that the teachers can go to school. 25 Bright (?) and alert (?) we return Monday morning. 26-28 Dressed in their best the Seniors watch the birdie. 29 A Student Council dance open to alumni after the thrilling Linton game. 31 EEEK! It's that Ghost and Goblin Time again. NOVEMBER 4 The first Wildcatonian hits the newsstands. Junior magazine sales end successfully with a grand total of $1300. They celebrate with a class party. 9 C. H. S. makes Myra Mitchell Homecoming queen and chooses Loretta Graham, Senior, Margaret Clarke, Junior, Loretta Louden, Sophomore, and Joanne Costello, Freshman, as her court. The music and speech classes entertain parents and friends in National Education Week program. The choir features German and French songs taught to them by Marianne Putz. 10 All-school cast presents Room for One More, a comedy in three acts based on the book by the same title. Homecoming parade is followed by a snake dance and rousing pep session. 1 1 Armistice Day and the Homecoming Game and Dance—Wildcats defeat Brazil and recapture the coal bucket. 1 7 Stan Ferrare chosen most valuable player. 19 Annual Band Carnival. The Seniors made Rosangela Massa and Carl Whitworth Queen and King of the Popu- larity Contest. 22 The Freshman Class Party is fun for all. 24 Rev. Linberg brings a message about the meaning of Thanksgiving. Annual sale begins with a contest between the classes. The Sophomore Party is a real sensation! 25-26 Thanksgiving vacation and field day for all turkey eaters. 30 Basketball season again—Wildcats beat Dugger in the very first game of the season. Page 15

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1954 PROM The night of May 14, 1954 was truly a night to remember for the Juniors and Seniors. On this date the Junior Class presented the annual prom. The theme for this prom was Moonlight and Roses. The dark blue sky, the twinkling stars, and the music of Leo Baxter and his orchestra set the mood for this evening. Guests entered this fairy-like garden through a white flower-decked gate. Along the sides of the gym there was a white trellis where vines and pink and red roses were entwined. The bandstand was a raised carpet of green strewn with roses on wrought iron stands and the tables were decorated with star- dust and silhouettes of a dancing couple. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the queen, Ruth Davidson. Her attendants were Sharon Hayes, Sue Staats, Joyce Goldner, Margo Pesavento, Phyllis Secondino, and Joan Filchak. As the strains of Goodnight Sweetheart floated through the gym, the guests knew that their evening was fast drawing to a close. Page 14

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C. H. S. DAY BY DAY DECEMBER 1 It's red flannels weather as December begins with a wintry blast. Rev. Crawl speaks to the students and faculty. 3 Wildcats were really wild as they defeated North Terre Haute. Another six weeks period ends—a real RED LETTER day. Seniors sleeping soundly in the assembly were rudely awakened by a fire drill. 6 A stcfr shines brightly on the Christmas tree decorated by the Inter Nos Latin Club. 7 Cold and snowy weather doesn't cool the Wildcats as they defeat Dana. 8 Father Bennett of Sacred Heart Church explains the meaning of Christmas. 10 Clinton Wildcats do it again as they defeat Sullivan's Golden Arrows. Seniors enter competition for scholarships to the colleges of their choice. 1 4 The Wildcats suffer a loss as State High breaks their winning streak. 17 Back in the winning column come the Cats by defeating Greencastle. Kangaroos are the topic of the day as Shirley Duncan, sponsored by the Student Council, tells of her trip through- out Australia. 20 The second edition of the Wildcatonian comes hot off the presses. 21 Crawfordsville's Athenians stop the Wildcats. 22 School is dismissed for Christmas Holidays after the annual program. Speech classes present The Christmas Carol, An Evening with Mrs. Santa Claus, and a musical pantomime, The Christmas Alphabet. The choir and band of C. H. S. wished teachers, friends, and fellow students Merry Christmas in song. The Christmas ball, Winter Wonderland, compliments of the Student Council. JANUARY 3 After a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year, it's round-up time again. 4 The new year starts right with the defeat of Brazil. 7 Freshmen are torn away from their comic books as the school is subjected to a fire drill. Winners again—Clinton downs Linton. 10 Juniors start work on their gift to the Seniors—the annual Junior-Senior Prom. 1 1 Sectionals are just around the corner as the Wildcats defeat Newport. 14 The Wildcats travel to Attica to taste of victory again. 20—21 Semester ends and cramming begins; exams are here once more 22 Clinton defeats Newport in the first round of the Wabash Valley Prelims. 23 A vacation! And the Wildcats take the trophy as the Vermillion County Champs. 24 A clean slate for a new semester. Just think you Seniors, no more semester exams (with luck)! Eighth graders flock to the gym for their class party. 27 Wildcats conquer Hutsonville and Greencastle in the Wabash Valley Finals, but Vincennes proves to be too much. FEBRUARY 1 Wiley Red Streak defeat the Wildcats. 3-4 The last of the annual pictures are taken. Thank goodness no cameras were ruined! 4 Wildcats face defeat at the hands of Gerstmeyer's Blackcats. 5 Members of the music department hit those high notes at contests. 8 Rockville, looks of fight upon their faces—Clinton won, a team of aces. 1 1 Although we lost, the Howe Hornets knew they had been in a battle. 14 Another edition of the scandal sheet—eyes scan the gossip column. 15 Cayuga comes full of fighting spirit only to be beaten by the roaring Wildcats. 16 Cavalieri, a talented and entertaining violinist, is brought by the Student Council to the C. H. S. stage. 1 8 Garfield downs Clinton in an exciting game. 22 The Social Studies Department presents a patriotic program featuring the choir and high lighted by a speech from Rev. Linberg. 24 The Seniors try to find what (if anything) they are suited for by taking aptitude tests. 26 Sectionals begin. Clinton takes the first tilt by defeating Rockville. 27 Clinton captures the Sectional crown. On to the Regionals! Page 16