George Rogers Clark High School - Powder Horn Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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pation Emphasized in Assembly Programs After the intramural volleyball tournament the home room the faculty. The assembly was held in the gym during the 7th against home room, the championship team competed against period for the entire student body. Sandy and Caroline Paton, American folk singers, came to present an assembly program during their tour. Mrs. Paton is the former Caroline Swenson, 1950 Clark alumna. In a flash of flying color, Bob and Carlyn Galati, world re¬ known folk dancers, exhibited their talents as they interpreted the dances of a variety of foreign countries. 19

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Ken Brooks, Nancy Carlson, and Joan Liehe, champion sales¬ men in the Student Council magazine drive, receive the prizes they earned by selling magazine subscriptions. The Los Errantes, popular Mexican singing trio, entertained the student body at the Pan-American Day assembly with their renditions of current hits in Mexico. Student l artici by Annette Palenik Besides an emphasis on academic subjects, as¬ semblies provide an opportunity for students to appear as speakers and performers. Held in Clark’s auditorium, the assemblies impregnate in the stu¬ dent’s mind cultural and entertainment aspects. These assemblies often coincide with studies and prove to be an extension of classroom activi¬ ties. The expenditure for assemblies requires approxi¬ mately $200.00 a year. The Student Council wages a magazine drive to acquire sufficient funds for sup¬ port of the assembly program. Mr. Arthur Erickson procures the performers and adjusts the assemblies according to school sched¬ ules. The Board of Education furnishes speakers and performers, while employees of regional indus¬ tries appear to relate information pertinent to their particular fields. Through the Student Assembly Service in Chicago, Mr. Erickson obtains other per¬ formers. To liven school spirit, pep assemblies are sponsored by the varsity cheerleaders. “Ole!” Professional Spanish folk dancers Lola Rey and Gloria Lopez performed traditional folk dances in colorful costumes at the Pan-American Day assembly.

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Pep Rally, Bonfire, To officially begin the exciting and unforgettable Homecom¬ ing weekend, a pep rally and bonfire were staged at Clark field the night before the big game. A familiar scene during the weeks preceding Homecoming, Suzanne Falda, Joyce Adams, and John Kohan work during study periods and after school to finish their signs. Capturing first place in the pre-game parade was the Modern Dance groups’ float executing the theme, “Blast ’Em Into Orbit.” Pictured on the float are Carol Kubeck, Beth Dudzik, Paulette Sullivan, Marcia Madura, and Luelle Obuch.