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

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G. R. C. travelers, constantly on the go, only stopped long enough to look around and snap a few pictures. The Air Force Academy, with the peaks of the modernistic chapel in the background, highlighted the trip to Denver. Air Force Academy Fascinates Our Clarkites Two fun-packed days amid the splendor of the Rockies describes the trip taken by the Forum Club to the “Mile High City”, Denver, Colorado. The fun began on a Friday early this spring when 45 anxious students, teachers, and parents stepped aboard the Denver Zephyr and embarked upon their weekend journey. This was, indeed, to be no ordin¬ ary high school field trip. From their arrival Saturday morning at 8:30, until their departure Sunday at 4:00 P.M., the enthusiastic tourists were constantly “on the go”. The minute they reached the Denver Union Station, they threw their luggage aboard touring buses and wheeled away for a delightful day of sight-see¬ ing. After touring the Denver business district and University of Denver campus, the tourists proceeded to Colorado Springs. There they saw the business district; Colorado College campus; the impressive Air Force Academy, with its modernistic buildings, its awe-inspiring Cadet Chapel, and its vast parade grounds; and the fabulous Broadmoor Hotel district. Before returning to Denver they viewed snow-cap¬ ped Pikes Peak, South Cheyenne Canyon, Garden of the Gods, beautiful Seven Falls, Manitou Springs, and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The travelers ate din¬ ner and spent the night at The Hilton, Denver’s newest hotel. After Sunday breakfast the group checked out of The Hilton to begin their final day of sight-seeing. Even though our tourists experienced a drought¬ breaking rain, their spirits were as high as ever. They stopped for a view of the famous open-air Red Rocks Amphitheatre and moved on to Mt. Vernon Canyon, Squaw Pass, Echo Lake, and Chicago Creek. They enjoyed a luncheon in Central City, an historic old mining town once famous for the “richest square mile in the world.” Here our tourists saw such silent reminders of the Gold Rush days as the Teller House, with its famous “Face on the Barroom Floor,” and the Old Opera House. The trip home that night was certainly a happy one, for everyone was filled with the satisfaction of having been to one of the most scenic and pic¬ turesque areas of the United States. 17

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Production of “Girl Crazy”Amuses Audience Dan’s Dude Ranch was the scene of plenty of action when a gr oup c f “desperadoes” came to town. During the months of March, April, and May, some 100 teachers, students, and parents began feverishly working on the all school play Girl Crazy. It was a hectic period for all concerned. Teaching sixteen left-footed students eight dances was no easy job for Miss Jeani Knapp, the production manager. An equally hard job was in store for Miss Thelma Wilcox, the musical director, who had to teach these same sixteen students to sing the eight numbers. The plot centered around Danny Churchill, a young New York playboy, who was sent to Arizona by his father. Despite his parent’s demands to stay away from women, Danny soon built a dude ranch, hired chorus girls, and started to build a huge fortune. Performances of the play were May 10 and 11. After eight weeks of preparation, the show did go on and proved to be one of the most successful and entertaining productions ever attempted. It was definitely another fine compliment to the theater department of George Rogers Clark. Along with their partners, Barbara Hered and Nancy Miller ability during one of the musical numbers featured in the demonstrate their dancing prowess as well a3 their singing spirited all school play, “Girl Crazy.” 16

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Senator Birch E. Bayh Advises Clarkites Honoring Clark with a special appearance, Senator Birch E. Bayh speaks with good-natured humor on the “Dunes issue,” school reorganization, and active citizenship. George Rogers Clark High School was honored on February 20, 1964, by having as its guest the distinguished Senator Birch E. Bayh. Mr. Bayh, who is a Terre Haute resident, was graduated from both Purdue and Indiana Universities. The Senator was elected to Congress in 1962 and will be up for reelection in November of 1968. In addressing a third hour assembly, Senator Bayh spoke on several topics from school reorgan¬ ization to the Civil Rights Bill. While presenting his highly interesting talk, Mr. Bayh quoted the legendary Winston Churchill. The Congressman dis¬ played a youthful vigor and was warmly received by the students. As his last point, he emphasized the importance of being a “first class citizen.” “Now Mr. Senator . . . . ” Following Senator Bayh’s address to Clark students and faculty, Mr. Arthur Erickson snatched the opportunity to give his opinion on a pressing political problem to the Senator.