Highland High School - Highlander Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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Left: Show me you spirit. Seniors in Mrs. Norris’ 4th hour psychology class pose before a full-wall bicentennial mural on the day of the Anderson basketball game. Catching the good ' ole’ - of ip • Selected rTttxrfoers of Highland Concert Choi ioiarin with other hish school students from An joinrin with other high school students from An djfrson and Madison Heights iq an all-city salute

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Buttons boost Student spirit Scotland the Brave ... the spirit stick .. . the mascots ... Spirit ... a common thing among Highlanders in the 76 school year. Spirit seemed to come a little easier for Highlanders this year as the athletic teams produced frequent winning seasons, prom was allowed after the threat of cancella¬ tion, and the new building was nearing completion. “I Care About Highland” was one spirit raising source with a goal to spread spirit through the halls, and show the faculty and administration that the student body did care about the school’s image and individ¬ ual self pride. Highlanders finished the year having ... caught the spirit. Right: We Believe! As the state fair track awaited the Marching Highlanders, Divina Westerfield executes the sword dance as a good-luck omen. Above: Contributions for a victory come not only from the floor but also from the sidelines as Lora Stephens shouts encouragemen t to volleyball teammates. Above right: We’re number one! Highland’s Pep Club leads the rest of the student body in the chant as Highland claims the position of city champs after defeating Madison Heights and Anderson. Opening 5

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Spirit caught on like .wildfire from coast to coast. Citizens from all races, religions, and creeds were up and celebrating our countries 200th birthday. Reminders of the bicentennial could be seen throughout the halls and rooms of Highland. Murals in the library and room 18 portrayed the spirit of 76; the business department sported red, white, and blue typewriter covers; and, the News Bureau established a penny press portraying that of 200 years ago. Mayor Robert Rock and the City of An¬ derson scheduled events throughout the year including an all-city music festival featuring the best city high school musi¬ cians that tipped off Anderson’s activities on February 1st. Spirit literally traveled coast to coast when the “Freedom Train” started on its journey from one coast to another. A bi¬ centennial commission was also set up by the government to assist states, towns, and schools in their quest to ... Catch the spirit. Below: What started as a salute to seniors by Martha Croxton, ended as a challenge for a grade if she could keep still for an hour. Right: A solemn salute to the United State’s flag by Highland’s majorettes creates a pause to honor the flag before the excitement of a basket¬ ball game. Opening 7