Hammond High School - Dunes Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Fireworks fascinate fans during homecoming halftime ceremonies Multi-colored fireworks lightened the skies to conclude halftime fes- tivities at homecoming Sept. 27. Activities began with announce- ment of homecoming princesses af- ter school Sept. 26. Barb DeBoe, freshman; Karen Mauder, sopho- more; Marie Safin, junior; and sen- iors Aleta Grady, Lynda Perkij Barb Warme composed Due to new city hibiting burnir ducted and hanged a Rough Rider effigy. After introducing homecoming princesses at halftime, Association president Bill McHie crowned Lyn- da Perkins queen and announced parade winners. Seniors captured first place float title with “Make ' Em Whine. Sophomores’ “We’re Expecting a Wildcat Victory” came in second followed by juniors’ j|at the Riders Just for Kicks.” rosh float, “We’re Betting on a Wildcat Jfictorv,” placed fourth. ' Nancy Jacobs, Mr. ty art coordinator t Fischer judged floats, oljlc wing the 28-20 loss to East ago Roosevelt, Wildcats attend- the soc hop featuring “The Ren- aissarJce . at, Civic Center. Riding on personalized spirit bottle thrones, senior- um and Aleta G senior float, Make ’Em Whine 20

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Activities Suspense over homecoming queen elections, combos’ throbbing dynamism at soc hops, prom splendor, tears and relief following commencement carried HHS’ers through an array of school activities. Students became activated in a multitude of events. They swapped ideas with West Lafayette students, garnered laurels for their scholastic achievements and savored sights in Washing- ton, DC, and New York City. HHS activities kaleidoscoped into fun-filled fare for Wildcat energetics. 19

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DC, NYC journey attracts 77 upperclassmen Seventy-seven juniors and seniors, accompanied by four faculty mem- bers, journeyed with 375 other Hammondites by rail to Washing- ton and New York Oct. 22-28. Aboard the train, Wildcats partic- ipated in songfests, pillow fights, card games, a pep session and dances in the train’s aisles. After arriving at the Hotel Har- rington in Washington; tripsters viewed Library of Congress, three presidential memorials, National Art Gallery and a wax museum. Fol- lowing day they visited the White House and the Capitol Building. In New York City HHS journey- ers toured the United Nations Build- ing, Statue of Liberty, Radio City Music Hall and Greenwich Village. Swaying with a record player and the train, Barb Kurzydym and Jackie Perez dance home. Trying to make up for sleepless nights in the hotels, Sally Rogan snatches some shut-eye. In Arlington National Cemetry, the John and Robert Kennedy gravesites attract tourists. 21