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

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Dances Mark Victory Junior Mike Maruszczak was one member of this combo which provided the music for one of the school dances. Seniors reminisced at the Senior Class dance, “Memories are Made of This . . Several posters, containing the major activities sponsored by the Class of ’63, decorated the back wall of the big gym. Cartoons of the Ideal Seniors adorned the walls of the little gym, where refreshments were served. Barbara Hered and A1 Lewandowski were chosen senior Queen and King. The Junior Class earned money for the Junior Prom by presenting “Shangri-La.” They created “a little bit of paradise” in the big gym with the oriental atmosphere and a striking pagoda. Homecoming would not have been complete with¬ out a dance Saturday following the game. Home¬ coming Queen, Joyce Pietrzak, presided over the frolic. Hordes of alums gathered with the student body to help in the elaborate celebration. G.A.C. used a bit of sectional spirit at their pre-lenten dance. The Freshman and Sophomore classes added to this list of dances. Shoeless Nancy Bragiel and her date Leo Ruzycki enjoy a good fast dance at this school affair. Two of Clark’s most active teachers, Miss Myers and Mr. Mybeck, try their hand at a few whirls at a school dance.

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Pep Sessions Launch Clark Spirit while iffBil? ESC! i l illii | : ' U iSrl This year Clark High organized the first card section in Sectional history. Here, are Miss Knapp and Mr. Mybeck shout¬ ing orders to the section as it forms a huge blue G.R.C. This section helped Clark win the Sportsmanship trophy. Pep assemblies boosted the spirit of the students before many of the important basketball and foot¬ ball games. The pep band playing jazz tunes, the students filing into the gym, the cheerleaders lead¬ ing cheers, and the singing of “Go You Pioneers” were commonplace at every pep session. Before the Homecoming football game against Tech, Mr. Daugherty, a Clark graduate, gave a rousing address. The seniors presented their take¬ off on West Side Story. Songs included “The Clark Song” and “Sargeant Halupke.” Basketball coach Steve Stavros addressed the students before the fierce Clark-Whiting basketball duel. Jim Stasny, Booster Club president, added a few comments on school spirit in anticipation of the cross-town rivalry. The assembly before the all-important Sectional Basketball Tournament was started by Mr. Lockey, who encouraged the whole student body to back the team. The cheering section, which was unique in its use of cards, took his advice and solidly presented a demonstration of school spirit and were awarded Sectional Sportsmanship Trophy. “Coach” McCampbell shudders from the applause as she prepares to talk to her “team” at a pep assembly.

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Elegance and true beauty describe the 1963 Prom as the couples are led in the Grand March by Junior class vice-president Cliff Liehe and president Bob Ference and their dates. The orchestra plays on as they parade around St. John’s Panel Room. Versatile Class of 1963 Stages Prom then The big night arrived. Proud Juniors and eager Seniors hastily hurried to their pre-Prom parties. The Juniors were proud of their Prom arrange¬ ments; the Seniors were eager—eager to enjoy the Prom. “In the Still of The Night”, amid a silver and blue theme, dates, friends, and honored guests descended upon the Panel Room. A fine Junior Prom committee arranged for the hall, proposed the theme and exquisite decorations, and employed the melodies of Mr. Michael Golden and Orchestra. This gala formal event of the year climaxed the Seniors’ high school social calendar. As is tradition, the Juniors bore the brunt of the expenses for their big brothers, the Seniors. As the magic hour of midnight neared, the fren¬ zied anticipation of the Grand March materialized. The climaxical symbol of proms, the Grand March signaled the exodus of “high-steppers” to the night lights of Chicago and local areas. Enjoyment abounded and with no regrets, weary night owls made their way to the sandy beaches for a Saturday of relaxation and more FUN. The decorations for the Junior Prom, “In the Still of the Night” are displayed by Dan Pramuk and Carol Tkach. The decorations are the results of one month’s labor. 24