Hammond High School - Dunes Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Wildcats re-enter repaired Hammond High Workmen and janitors scrubbed stained walls, re-installed electric- ity, cleared out rubble from boys ' gym, removed loose ceiling tiles and fixed water-warped flooring. “Home sweet home’’ banners greeted HHS’ers on return of most fourth and fifth hour classes to south end of building at the be- ginning of March. Some classes still convened at Civic Center and Tech due to lack of space. Periods at HHS started at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. After attend- ance at old building, students trek- ked to Tech to finish the day, which now continued until 6:16 p.m. for the majority of the Wildcats. Normal schedule resumed April 8 from 8:30 am. -2:40 p.m. Fifth hour still occurred before first. Homerooms met at 1 1 :25 a m. Sin- gle lunchtime served all pupils. Oc- casional sixth period at 2:45 p.m. included auditoriums and clubs. Administration re-assigned lockers. Boys’ phys ed sections used Civic Center and HHS boys’ pool. Ath- letic department stored new equip- ment at Tech and Center. Former office housed administrators and counselors. Co-ed and women’s fac- ulty lounges became teaching units. Main office transferred to former office of assistant principal. Former main office area serves as sta- tions for both administrators and counselors. Between HHS and Tech, Wildcats and Tigers cross paths while walking to and from schools. “Home again” banner on stairway greets students on their return to repaired DOHHS- 11

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Beneath the eaves of Hammond High’s attic, pair of janitors hoists teacher ' s desk be- fore returning it to its classroom home. 10

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Homecoming court and escorts: Keith Ma- tasovsky; Angel Miofsky, freshman princess; Ron Newcomb; Denise Dorsey, junior prin- cess; Bob Rusak; Nancy Arnold, senior princess; David House; Pat Veith, home- coming queen; Dawn Dorsey, senior prin- cess; Mark Haley; Dawn Chartos, sophomore princess; and jerry Beaman. Reunion of 42 team illuminates homecoming Princess nominations become semi-official when recorded by Carol Hanford (right I, secretary of student elections, aided by Kathie Wake stationed at the main monitor ' s desk. I OR JUNIOR PRINUSS Bonfire, bands, beauty, parade, pageantry and princesses illuminated “Silver Anniversary” homecoming fete Oct. 5 and 6. Flaming Tech effigy and an- nouncement of the names of the queen and court finalists sparked spirit at Oct. 5 bonfire. After parade seniors ' “Spirit of ’68” won plaque. Runnerup, juniors ' Happiness Is an HHS Victory,” showed Snoopy perched on his roof. Third rank fell to sophs ' “Hold ’em Back,” and freshmen’s “Rise to Victory” came in last. Halftime ceremony reunited ’42 grid coach and team which had overcome Tech 30-0. Former foot- ball team included Coach Bernie Krueger and Mr. Steve Kucer. Syncopation of US Males and dancers filled Civic Center after a victorious 26-6 contest. Homecoming committee, led by Marcy Denmark, consisted of Dar rell Dippon, decorations; John Gibbs, dance; Carol Hanford, publicity; Nancy Jackson, bonfire; Neal Kit- chell, parade; and Barb Singer, half- time festivities. Student Association sponsored this traditional HHS activity. 12