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

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Parade, Dance Spark Gala Homecoming by Karen Johnson Industrious Clarkites, under the direction of the Varsity cheerleaders, Mr. Raymond Buell, Miss Leota Kenzie, Miss Dolores McCampbell, and Miss Helen Wulkow, displayed their school spirit during the 1958 Homecoming weekend. To launch festivi¬ ties, students and teachers wore brightly painted tags on Tag Day, October 28, and sported school colors on the following day, Blue and White Day. Opening the victorious weekend was a pep rally and bonfire at Clark field on Thursday, October 29. Coach Emerson Aldrich and alumni Jim Kelso and Arnold Novotny spoke to the assembled group. A skit was then presented, and amid flashing cameras Judy Oli ver was crowned Homecoming Queen. Leading the pre-game parade on Friday was Clark’s band and majorettes followed by 35 gaily decorated floats and cars. Later, spirit reigned as the Pioneers defeated their crosstown rivals, the Whiting Oilers, by a score of 6 to 0. To conclude the weekend, the Varsity cheerleaders sponsored a Homecoming Dance Saturday night. “The finale to a memorable weekend!” On Saturday night the Varsity cheerleaders sponsored a sock hop in the gym for students and alumni. Her Majesty! Judy Oliver was crowned 1958 Home¬ coming queen at the Thursday night pep rally. She was presented with a glittering crown and a bouquet of red roses. Freshman Carol Francisco, sophomore Donna Macko, and junior Mary Rose Sweezey were elected from three can¬ didates selected by their class as attendants to the queen. 21

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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.

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Fashion Minded Teens Sport Newest Styles by Lenore Kocot “The roaring 20’s” Typifying this year’s school ensemble, Martha Kammer and Mary Beth Silvian sport bulky knit sweaters, short skirts, tights, and matching headbands. “Our best foot forward!” The latest shoe styles come in a variety of colors and fabrics—Mike Kobe, desert boots; Gretchen Duerr and Jackie Roznawski, T-Straps; Nada Vast numbers of diverse styles are depicted by fashion conscious students at Clark. Crew neck and bulky knit sweaters worn down to the waist, knee- length skirts, ropes of beads, and head bands are the main theme for a rebirth of the “roaring 20’s” in the girls’ fashion world. Similarly, the men sport black derbies, bulky knits, crew necks, and button- down vests. Tights are a unique addition to clothing this year. These socks, available in nearly every color, plus tinted nylons, contribute to the co-ordination of skirt, sweater, and hosiery. Blouses worn out of the skirts are found with scalloped edges and in gaily printed fabrics to highlight any wardrobe. Pointed toes in dress and school shoes are dis¬ played by Clarkites. For the female gender, shoes come in many shades of suede or leather to match the outfit worn. Italian styled or slipper-like shoes are preferred by many of the males. Blazers worn over skirt-sweater ensembles are seen in red, grey, blue, white, black, or even checks and plaids. For out-door wear, car coats, boy coats, man-made furs, and jackets with attached hoods constitute favorites among students. New fads and fashions, crazes and rages are con¬ tinually sought for and followed by Clark students as they spiritedly enter their academic world. Ranchich and Barb Ramsey, fruit boots; Bernie Jackura, Jayne Koelling, and Sharon Guy, bubbles; Barb Palikan, soiled white tennis shoes; and Bob Slivka, square-toe loafers.