Highmore High School - Hisodak Yearbook (Highmore, SD)

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PUNCH. . .was served by sophomores. THE CASCADES. . .provided non-Venetian music. Venetian Theme Highlights Prom Under a starry crepe paper sky, the juniors and sen- iors enjoyed their annual prom on May 2. The juniors had transformed the Hyde County Memorial Auditorium into an “Evening in Venice” for the delighted seniors. Gondolas and a sidewalk cafe decorated the authentic looking scene. Preceding the formal-attire dance was the banquet, which was served by sixteen sophomore waiters and waitresses. Mr. Kurt Permann was the featured speak- er for the evening. Other entertainment was provided with Shirley Bondy and Gerry Mason’s flute duet and two numbers done by the boy’s ensemble. Junior class president, Joe Kusser, served as master of ceremonies. At nine o’clock the doors were opened to the public, and flashbulbs began to flash as people crowded in to view the grand march which was led by Joe Kusser. The audience was then dismissed, and prom goers enjoyed an evening of dancing to the “Cascades”. This same rock group had performed at last year’s prom. This year the juniors broke with tradition and did not present a movie or after-the-prom lunch as in previous years. The evening was concluded with the inevitable tearing down of decorations and a fond farewell to the Venetian world. GRACEFUL GLIDING. . .marked this Venetian world. 17

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TEACHERS. . .and spouses enjoyed witching the dancers. DANCING . . .seemed more enjoyable than watching for some. PROM TIME. . .is prime time for couples and friends to dance an evening away. 16

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Barbara Schicketanz Highmore Enjoys First Exchange Student NEW SISTERS. . .Barb and Kay. in their German costumes, often performed together. For the first time Highmore had the opportunity of having a foreign exchange student at HHS. Money had been raised the previous year by various civic groups and in the school by sponsoring a dress-down day. The organization which sponsored the student was the International Christian Youth Exchange. A committee of townspeople was set up to handle all of the details. In June the new exchange student, Barbara Schick- etanz, arrived at the Sioux Falls airport. She was greeted there by her American parent, Mrs. Morris Harter, and her daughter, Lois, with whom Barb was to spend the first half of her stay. In November Barb moved in with the Gerald McGirr family. They also have a senior daughter, Kay. Barb came from Furth, Germany, which is uear Nurnberg. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Schicketanz. Besides herself there is one other person in her family, a brother, Klaus. She was a member of the senior class and graduated with the class at commencement. During the school year Barb, who made the“B” honor roll, studied psychology, English, American history, home economics, speech, art and was in FHA and vocal. By the end of the year her English had improved greatly, and she had mastered many of the American idioms. Perhaps the greatest thrill that Barb had in her year here was when her mother came and spent three weeks with her and the McGirrs. Betti Schicketanz was in America for the first time to celebrate her daughter’s birthday and to witness her graduation. She also traveled with the senior class on Skip Day to Minneapolis. Her charm and friendliness soon overcame any awkwardness due to a limited English vocabulary. 18