North Side High School - Legend Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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o f Middle-aged North begins anniversary with ' Golden Class ' As its first half-century closes, North has settled gracefully into middle age- old enough to be experienced in many matters, yet still at the height of her productive powers. Some changes in those years have gone full circle: Girls, once cautioned that wearing makeup was in poor taste, were wearing layers of the stuff in the 1950 ' s, only to go back to very little in the last decade. The so-called minor sports and girls ' sports faded from the picture but are finding a strong revival. Other facets of the early years have changed: Male cheerleaders, once customary, have disappeared. The Zollner Pistons, who used the gym as their home floor, have moved to Detroit. Teachers have retired; class officers have become community leaders. But the building considered unique in 1927 stands relatively unchanged and still eminently useful, as do the educational principles established there in the early years. The traditions of excellence and service prevail, shown today in National Honor Society and honoraries such as Helicon; sports victories continue to pile up; last year Redskins made up the largest school group to donate blood. But the most enduring and endearing quality to come from North Side is the pride, loyalty and continued support of its graduates. The Golden Year that begins with the commencement of the Class of 1977 would not hold such rich promise were it not for the Legend of History that preceded it. Getting together with friends at Sandy ' s or at Miller ' s was like going for pizza today. Horseplay has always had a place in school life, but there is not always a photographer around. :£ •;

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The peaceful riverbank was a haven for students in the early years, as it has continued to be. Cheerleaders were important to every athletic event, and boys were members of the squads. Grand finales for students productions in any year gave all an opportunity to show off their specialities and display their talents. Student players were organized the first year and performed often for appreciative student audiences. The locomotive cheer has endured almost as long as North Side, and is still popular. Bobby socks (rolled) lots of lipstick, and skirts down to there were typical of coed dress in the ' 50 ' S. 1S59791