Mishawaka High School - Miskodeed Yearbook (Mishawaka, IN)

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DISPLAYING HIS SUPPORT for George McGovern, Todd Fischer pins up a poster of his candidate. A REPUBLICAN VICTORY is on the mind of Phyllis Fox as she posts pictures of her piarty ' s candidates. Student Life— 23

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72 Political 9cene Draws 9f udent Action The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of age — 26th Annendnnent to the U.S. Constitution. The 18-year-olds exercised this right in a hotly contested election fought over the with- drawal of United States ' troops from Vietnam. Two weeks before the election, though, the temper of the country cooled down a bit as President Nixon announced a possible peace settlement by October 31. Even though peace did not come about by October 31, President Nixon, carrying 49 out of 50 states still won a landslide victory. It was the biggest popular vote victory in history. On election day, many students of both parties worked at the polls from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. handing out literature and telephon- ing registered voters. Thus, the joy of an election victory was ever so sweet. I ' LL DRINK TO THAT is Chris Gautier ' s feeling about Don Newman ' s Campaign for Congress. LISTENING TO THE CONVERSATION between Casimer Kanczuzewoki and Robert Rhodes is IViark Rutkowski. KEEPING COUNT OF voter registration, Darlene Emery spends her free time at the polls. 22-Student Life

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stunts Help Cheerleader ' s Arouse Spirit With the thought of the 1972 football season ahead, the MHS varsity cheerleading squad headed for Smith-Walbridge cheerleading camp in Syracuse, Indiana for four days during the summer. This was the first year that the whole squad was able to go. At camp, the girls learned new jumps, cheers, and formations. This year the varsity group consisted of four juniors, Jill Melin, Mary Lou Metzner, Nancy Wilma, and Louanne Stoeckinger, two seniors, Lynne Gerard and Jenny Lovette, and one mascot, an overstuffed bear named Putter. A kazoo band, formed by some seniors, helped to spread enthusiasm throughout the cheering section during the football games. New to MHS this year was Bjorn Schulen- burg, foreign exchange student from Germany. Bjorn, a junior, stayed with Senior Ron May for the year. Bjorn ' s main hobby was taking and developing his own pictures, but he also played the violin in the MHS orchestra. ADDING A HELPING hand, Bjorn Schulenberg pre- pares to put up a sign In the counselor ' s office. PRACTICING A NEW CHEER are Cheryl Blake, Cheryl Wilma, Judy Connon, Margi Portolese, and Sue Van Bruaene. 24-Student Life