Laramie High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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THREE PRETTY MAIDS MAKE HOMECOMING ATTRACTIVE Homecoming traditionally highlights Laramie High's fall season. Much planning, hectic campaigning, and frantic decorating go on for several weeks before the arrival of the big day with its fun-filled activities. The 1959 festivities included choosing attendants Tillie Greaves and Gail Boyd, and queen Jeanne Longpre to reign over the colorful parade, the evening football game, and the dance following. Chauf- feuring the royalty is Mrs. Alma Johnson.

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Homecoming Highlights Below: Four nun of the St. Laurence school watch the passing of the Lara- mie High School Homecoming parade on Grand Avenue. In view is the D. E. Club float with Connie New as an added attraction. The parade, one of the most attractive the school has presented, was a prelude to the evening's football game and the annual Homecoming dance. n=nnn Dear L.H.S. Diary Aug. 31, 1959—The 1959-60 school year began as we registered in our first period classes for the first time instead of in study hall. Sept. 1—Today was the first full day in which all classes were held. Each grade had separate assemblies in the auditorium to locate seats. Sept. 4—We had our first pep assembly of the year today to pep the football team on to victory. Sept. 9—We wcro interrupted from one of our classes to have the first fire drill of the year. If there had been a real fire, most of us would have burned to death. Sept. 16—Plans for Homecoming, the selection of candidates, and plans for skits had been underway since the be- ginning of the school year. Finally the day arrived for skits and introduction of candidates to the Senior High. Skits were presented in the auditorium and voting was held during fifth period classes. Sept. 17—The long-awaited night of coronation arrived, and after sitting in suspense through the introduction of can- didates, M.C.'s Jim Hall and Frank Scott, announced attendants, Gail Boyd and Til- lie Greaves, and crowned Jeanne Long- pre Queen of the 1959 Homecoming fes- tivities. A snake dance and a bonfire, started by the students, were held after- wards. Sept. 18—Our Homecoming parade, led by the L.H.S. Band, was held this after- noon, with the floats which everyone had worked diligently on, and the candidates following. In the evening we lost our first Homecoming game in many years. Sept. 28—Mrs. Kessler had on a huge diamond today, and everyone was talk- ing about it. Sept. 30—The Junior Class voted on rings today in their English classes and selected ring number three. For this school year, September was a month of firsts; but for the seniors it was a month of lasts , as all months were meant to be.

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Mrs. Willard, guidance counselor, assists Jayne Haagen- sen in figuring out the results of senior tests. Mr. Strange's American Problems class is studying the Humphrey- Kennedy primary election in Wis- In mechanical drawing class, Mike Self is involved in drawing a plate of bolt heads. Students are learning how to draw prod- ucts manufactured by machinery. consin. Oct. 2—The 12th Annual High School Journalism Weekend began today; thirty- four students represented Laramie's yearbook and newspaper. We were all proud of Anne Siren, who won second place in the covcrago contest of Secre- tary of State Gage's speech. Oct. 5—Pep Club initiation was held in the activity room. The pledges dressed in costumes and gave skits. A slight dis- turbance followed. Oct. 7—This was the last day of school for the week because of teachers' con- vention. At the pep assembly the Jun- iors presented a humorous skit showing their impression of the football team. F.B.L.A. held its first meeting of the year. Mr. Allan Walker spoke on Chi- cago. Entertainment was presented by the singing Sixteens. Considering they didn't know the words, it really was en- tertainment! It was announced that Robert Hovick was a National Merit final- ist. Oct. 13—The Seniors had their first drill team practice and at this time plans were made for a wedding shower for Mrs. Kessler. Junior and Sophomore drill teams met later in the week. Oct. 16—At the Pep Assembly poor Darlene still had trouble turning cart- wheels. We defeated Rawlins' football team and spoiled their Homecoming. Oct. 21—Today the Seniors look the first of many tests yet to come. The Silvertones furnished entertainment at the F.T.A. supper. The Future Teachers heard Superintendent Jack Corbett speak on the curriculum and progress of the new high school. To the joy of some, and sorrow of others, report cards came out. Oct. 23—The football team defeated Sheridan and spoiled their Homecoming. The cheerleaders went to Sheridan to cheer the team on to victory. One of the cheerleaders had gorgeous (?) purple hair. Oct. 28—The Seniors took another test today: Ohio tests. They were really very hard, but unfortunately they are required for college admittance. Oct. 30—It snowed today—and as a re- sult our football game with Cheyenne was canceled. Everyone was disappointed at the cancellation, but we were all in high spirits to renew the rivalry.