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

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Washington and Clark Meet on Common Ground The morning of October 24 brought a sigh of relief from the conglomerate throat of more than forty teachers and administrators. Such an unin¬ hibited display was occasioned by the departure of a trainload of Washington-bound Hammond stu¬ dents, about fifty of whom called Clark their home. After a pleasantly active night at the Manger Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, the pilgrims proceeded to Jamestown and Williamsburg, there to steep themselves in Early American culture. Next on the itinerary was Washington, D. C. In the capitol city, our junior tourists visited all the usual attractions. They visited the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, the White House, the Capitol, the Smithsonian Institute, the Washington Monument. October 31 saw them home, dissipated, but happy. “Old Abe’s” monument was one of the historic sights taken in by Clark students who took the Washington trip. These seven voyagers stop at the statue of Captain Smith in Jamestown. 22 ft

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Freshman Rosemary Duhon instructs Sophomore Stanley Kawlinski in the finer art of the “Cha-cha” at the “Peppermint paradise.” Clark Juniors Michele Kampo and Janice Dybel show how the twist was done at the dance “Twistin’ Twenties.” Rumble, Crumble, and Stomp Through the Gym Unusual? The past year has been a collection of dances that could better be called “unique.” Since the Latin Club’s “Rubicon Rumble,” Clark’s gymnasium has worn a dozen outlandish Friday night disguises. The aforementioned extravaganza featured an ersatz-chariot race, the “Littlest 500,” in which heroic charioteers clung to tricycles as they rocketed around the track, savagely compet¬ ing for the victor’s spoils. The noble Bill Rowley, represented Mr. Watkins’ Junior algebra class, with his trusty steeds and vehicle. Not to be outdone, the orchestra perpetrated the “Schnibble Stomp,” named after a modern folk song of sponsor Thelma Wilcox’s creation. The limelight rested on the world of folk culture as local artists wept, wailed, and grunted in the Original Rock ’n Roll Contest. Top honors were won by an all-star group fronted by Jeani Knapp, playing and singing the soulful ballad, “Purple Flying Carpet.” The Junior Class displayed its methodical mad¬ ness with “Twistin’ Twenties,” and the GAC’s “Crater Crumble” travestied John Glenn’s orbital flight three days later. Seniors Paul Wood and Gary Kaplan give Bill Rowley that extra “pull” for the chariot race at the “Rubicon Rumble. 21

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“We Finally Made It,” Echoes the Class of 1962 Donned in mortar boards and robes, Clark seniors gather around the school entrance for dress rehearsal of commencement. All are happy as they approach this final step. One-hundred fifty seniors said good-by for the last time June 6, as Commencement drew to a close. The previous week had been a constant rush of ac¬ tivity appropriately named “Senior Activity Week.” First on the long list of diversions was Game Night, held in the spacious gymnasium. The group warmed up on volleyball and dancing, then moved headquar¬ ters to Sheridan Beach for more activity. A twin note of gentility was introduced by “Cul¬ ture Night,” when the entire class attended the band concert and the Senior Tea, bringing parents, teachers, and students together for a final evening of fond reminiscence. The preliminary round of socializing concluded with the Senior Banquet at Teibel’s Restaurant in Schererville. Baccalaureate, prelude to graduation, followed all too closely, drowning a week’s giddiness in the somber liquor of farewell. Old bonds of comradeship waxed strong in anticipation of the last night to¬ gether. Graduation, when it arrived, was greeted with a poignant mixture of relief and regret. “Flower-makers” Cynthia Hoyda, Pat Krygier, and George Troksa cut out flowers for programs for the banquet. 23