Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Raising the flag each morning along with many other duties has become part of the regular routine of cadets in the R. O. T.C.,a program introduced this year. Accepted innovations convert to traditions of present, future life Remember when the gymnasium became a Japanese garden or the depths of the ocean? Many students now attending Highland, probably do not remember these proms, but because of these, the prom has become one of the many revered traditions at Highland. Progress constituted many new innovations which may, in time, become the traditions of tomorrow. However, the activities most anxiously awaited were those formed a decade ago. Seniors ruling the senior court . . . decorations highlighting the water tower . . . potato chip crumbs and peanut shells ornamenting the cafeteria . . . any place in or outside of the school could be seen evidence of previous years of planning, combined with today’s modern techniques. Blue and gold were the colors chosen in 1958 to represent the school, and Trojan the name for athletic teams. Gradually the Trojan head appeared on class rings, lettermens sweaters, and band uniforms, thus becoming Highland High’s insignia. Other innovations have been formed in more recent years, among them being the victory bell. It is through innovations like this, that traditions are formed. Adding finishing touches to their snowman. Seniors proudly claim him as being their properly making use of their pri vileges including their pri vote court. Honoring feats of outstanding individuals and teams are the increasing number of trophies symbolizing the success through- out the past and present years at Highland High.

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Led by cheerleaders, the booster block, in the formation of the traditional H enthusiastically backs the team. Once again success rang throughout the building as the victory bell was sounded after a triumphant wrestling meet.

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Watchful eyes gaze upon the splendid array of colors “We’ve gotta win . . Similar cries of hope and anxiety were evidence of the Trojan spirit as finishing touches were put on the floats and cars after many endless hours of preparation and dedication. Hundreds of faces lined the sidewalks and watchful eyes were fixed upon the splendid array of colors coming down Kennedy Avenue. Leading the procession for the first time to the football field was the newly organized and uniformed ROTC cadets serving as color guards. Varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders boosted spirit as they led cheers along the parade route. Cruising down the avenue, the parade of distinguished looking floats and cleverly decorated cars signified all the time and energy exerted by classes and clubs. Tension visibly mounted as the time for the long awaited half-time activities began, which was highlighted by the announcements of the queen and float honors. Stuffing flower after flower into chicken wire, senior Carol Wargo realizes the work necessary to produce a float. Dragons on Kennedy Avenue? The Signpainters prove with their parade entry that nothing is impossible at Home- coming if some determined effort is pul forth. 8 Homecoming