Wabash High School - Sycamore Yearbook (Wabash, IN)

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A Touch of the Orient for WHS Joining Wabash High School students this year in their classes and extracurricular activities was Masa- rnitsu Oki, our exchange student from Japan. The cheerful and smiling Sam” stayed with the Robert Geyer family. He not only learned of our American ways, but he also taught us some of his Japanese tradi¬ tions. He spoke at many school and civic events and delighted many of his audiences by singing for them. He was a wonderful friend and fellow student. We will all hate to say Sayonara” to our exchange student from Japan. Many times during the year Masamitsu posed in this costume and sang a beautiful song. Sam” helps his American brother Robby with some of his studies. Sam,” Joel, and Robby enjoy that favorite American pastime— watching television. 17

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A Wild Evening To help raise money for the American Field Sendee, the Student Council sponsored a basketbrawl (and it was, too). The first half the boys battled the girls, while in the second half the boys took on the teachers. During the halftime the crowd was entertained by the gymnastics teams from the junior high and high school. Sharon Grogg carefully calculates the distance to the basket then tosses in two points for the girls’ team. YEA, TEAM, FIGHT! yell faculty cheerleaders Miss Mardis and Mr. Gerber. A determined Mr. Harris (all hearts and flowers) dribbles the basketball past two surprised boys. Tom Richards springs high above Sharon Grogg to punch the ball to a teammate. 16

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A Banquet for the Romans Latin students once again held their annual Latin Banquet. They enjoyed good food served Roman style and good entertainment. Some came dressed as famous Romans while others were dressed as gods and god¬ desses. Naturally, the highlight of the evening was the slave auction. The slaves must, of course, obey their masters’ every wish. It was quite an interesting evening. George Dempsey, Jim Hipskind, and Dennis Palmer were among the many students dressed as famous Romans. Rodney Christie, a slave, bends to kiss the statue of the lovely Aphrodite. Leading a life of luxury, these Romans recline and casually munch on grapes. A Roman banquet is never complete without an oration, so Steve Plummer (naturally) provides one. 18