Fort Atkinson High School - Tchogeerrah Yearbook (Fort Atkinson, WI)

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Enchanted Forest enthrones Senior Gail Smedal Over 100 couples entered the Redskins' Enchanted Foresti' through a castleis winding staircase. A field of flowers sur- rounded the bandstand on which the group, The Beans,', played. Pools of shimmering water graced the corners, while a gingerb- read house held refreshments. WW awe is '. , -Q . aae t-' ' ,. ,'b. ' ' tnse . Above: Couples mingle and discuss events while the band takes a break during the Redskin formal. Above right: After receiving Prince Charming name tags, couples anticipate the coming events. Right: A disguised Commons welcomes those attend- ing the dance with Enchanted Forestv as the theme. 28 - Redskin Formal Senior Redskins composed the list of candidates for the title of Redskin Princess. Mr. Richard James, master of ceremonies, announced the girls and their escorts as they entered from the ceiling-high castle. He then announced senior member Gail Smedal as the princess. Holly Hutchins crowned Gail on a decorative flower setting. Gail Smedal and her escort Scott Angus led the next dance while the rest of the senior Redskin members joined in. During the evening Redskins presented adviser Mrs. Swanson with a rose corsage and her husband with a boutonniere.

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Staff enjoys Christmas dinnerg FHA sponsors annual holiday tea Blackhawk Band, Treble Clef choir, Con- cert Choir and Orchestra combined their talents for two Christmas concerts. They presented one for the public and one for the student body before vacation. Redskins decorated the annual Yuletide tree and provided cookies for the teachers, lounge. Senior members frolicked through the halls portraying Santa and his reindeer handing out candy canes. Teachers enjoyed a pre-Christmas dinner of ham and beef on December 13 at Club 26. FHA members entertained teachers at an after-school holiday tea December 19. A late snow delayed Winter Carnival activities, cancelling all except the dance, held after the Monroe game. Several clubs organized holiday parties and activities. Lisa Lueder hosted a Christ- mas pany for the yearbook staff at her home. Tobogganing challenged the skill of choir members while the cheerleaders brought Christmas carols to the homes of the basketball and wrestling teams. Above left: Winter invades Fort, bringing a mixed feeling of euphoria and urgency about Christmas. Above: During the high school Christmas Concert, student teacher Mr. Sievert directs the Blackhawk band in Russian Christmas Music. Left: Many high school students participated in the Messiah', under the direction of Richard James. Christmas - 27

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,,,.v- K 1 Far above: Princess Gail Smedal and escort Scott Angus lead the first dance after the coronation. Above: Last year's Redskins Princess Holly Hutchins prepares to crown Gail Smedal as 1974 Princess. Left: Mr. Richard James, master of ceremonies, announces the candidates for the Redskins Princess. Redskin Formal