Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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ABOVE: Louise Casada. valedictorian, addresses her fellow students in a speech of solemn finality and anticipated hopes. Preceding her were Valerie Waltz and Tom Sharp, co-salutatorians. RIGHT: Presenting the graduating seniors with their coveted diplomas are Lon P. Monbeck, su- perintendent of Highland Public Schools, and Jim Hardesty, senior class president. BELOW: Congregating in the hall for a few final words, sen- iors await the beginning of their graduation ceremonies with an inter- mingling of misgivings and anticipations. 18 Shield

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ABOVE: Emerging from a cluster of white tux and flouncy formats. Queen Margie Hahuray and King John Gaston duck low as they ap- proach the end of their honorary archway. LEFT: Submerged in the mysteries of the deep, two Prom visitors enjoy the solitude of the shadowy world of “ Evening Ebb Tide.” BELOW: Neptune’s underwat er cavern revealed a bountiful supply of deep-sea treasures. Shield 17

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Class of ’ 64 Experiences Mingled Emotions At Climatic End of High School Career After being caught up in a continuous whirlwind of activities for four years, seniors find graduation ap- proaching all too swiftly. Not knowing whether to anticipate or to fear the fu- ture, the senior experiences mingled emotions. Uncer- tainty, sadness and dismay are reflected in the counte- nance of the somber and the teary-eyed on gradua- tion day, 1964. The excite- ment of the occasion dances in the eyes of the ambitious alumni-to-be. Personal and parental pride is evident through- out the gymnasium from the top bleacher to the last seat on the floor. Throughout the final year of high school, nostalgia often overcomes the sentimental. A time for contemplation, graduation brings with it many memo- ries. Embarrassing incidents experienced as freshmen, silly stunts of sophomore year, eventful junior year and significant senior year RIGHT: Addressing the assembled class of ’64 for the last official time, president Jim Hardesty imparts a message not soon to be forgotten by his classmates. BELOW: Contrasting reactions to their new status as alumni are express ed in the faces of Nancy Worcester and Jill Wood. are all fondly recalled. Senior pictures, fitting for caps and gowns, bac- calaureate and commence- ment practice, senior week, mailing announcements, open houses— all are rou- tinely indicative of grad- uation; yet, each has its special significance to the Class of ' 64. Led by the class president, seniors sym- bolically switch their tas- sels, thus becoming alumni, ready to meet new chal- lenges and experience. Shield 1 9