Hammond High School - Dunes Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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On the train to New York, these Hammond High rejects can ' t find an appropriate place for this interesting sign. That’s more like it. Juniors and seniors from our city High Schools left for Washington and New York on Tuesday, October 20. Upon arriving in Wash- ington D.C., they checked in at the Hotel Harrington, where they started their moonlit sightseeing tour. Lincoln Memorial, and the Lincoln Museum were among the places visited that night. The next two days were spent tour- ing. Included were Arlington Cemetery, the United States Bureau of Printing and Engrav- ing, the Washington Monument, the White House, Jefferson Memorial, Smithsonian Insti- tute, the Wax Museum, and the Capitol Build- ing where some students witnessed Hoover’s funeral. Friday morning was open for students to do as they pleased. Page Eight

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Left to right are Mary Jo Shock, freshman princess, Linda Sherry, junior princess, Connie Wydra, queen finalist, Jeanie Talliferro, queen, Jan MacDonald, queen finalist, and Debbie Dorsey sophomore princess. After weeks of building class and club floats, the Homecoming parade proved a mighty success and the senior class walked off with the prize. A fantastic crowd of loyal and anxious fans filled the stands and the game started. In spite of the unexpected rainstorm, that Hammond High spirit could not be dampened and cheers filled the air as Jeanie Talliferro was crowned Homecoming Queen of 1964 at the halftime. Although the game was lost, that Purple enthusiasm carried over to the soc-hop which followed and the weekend was considered a victory in defeat. Jeanie Talliferro as she was just crowned Homecoming Queen for 1964 by association president Jeff Davidson. Page Seven

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Friday night the students arrived in New York City. After checking in at the New Yorker Hotel they were given free time until curfew. Saturday morning was occupied by a six hour tour of the city; included were the United Nations Building, Statue of Liberty, The Bow- ery, Chinatown, and the Empire State Building. Saturday night the students enjoyed an evening at Radio City Music Hall where they viewed the Rockettes, and “Mary Poppins.” The re- mainder of the evening they were on their own. Sunday morning a three hour boat cruise of Manhattan Island was taken. The rest of the afternoon was free. The following day our kids returned and were greeted by both family and friends. On To D. C. and N. Y.C. Students on this year’s trip witnessed the state funeral procession of the late General Douglas MacArthur. Here are some of our kids paying their tribute to the late President John F. Kennedy at his grave in Arlington Cemetery. Hammond High boys in Washington missed their daily sonic boom so decided to create their own with this cannon. Page Nine