Wayne High School - Sentry Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Pride, unify occenf General afmosphere or Wayne Hit h School 1974- ' 75 ■■V depicted a year of putting it all II together. Understanding and mu- f J tual respect proved the keys to eliminating prejudices and es- tablishing unity, not only between races, but also within administration, faculty, and student relationships. Hosting foreign teacher Mile. Francoise Reybet, and students Jan Ekman and Irene Rosen- mayr. Gens exchanged ideas, advancing international friendships. The homecoming dance revealed the dissolving of segregated black and white portions of the school, each finally merg- ing to form unified, full-blooded Gener- als. Significant maturity in relations ap- peared as the tradition of an exclusively black Afro-club dance died, afflicted with white attendance and a sincere black welcome. The Generalettes and band united their entertaining forces to promote spirit during football and basketball seasons. Encouraging female fitness girls con- tributed their energies to the athletic de- partment as basketball and track joined the roster of girls ' sports. With the sup- port of both sexes, the girls ' volleyball team proved their strength, securing sec- tional and regional titles. With pride most Gens stood and sang the school song and the national anthem, conveying changing attitudes within the school. The Generals composing the ' 74- ' 7.5 version of Wayne established a first, repeating honestly spirit tied with ira- ity. Wayne we hail thee ... (Right) Securing sectional and regional girls ' volToyball titles with teamwork, Karen Mer- chant and Debbie I5ick work toward a spike. (Below right) Choir director Mr. Nick models his Concert Choir Christmas gift, a wig for reducing spotlight glare, (Below) Aided by Mark Rathsack and Dave Loubier, director Mr. Mike McVey secures the Mattress sign advertising the fall musical. (Above) The mightv cannon in the little red wagon traditionally ' booms, acknowledging the General charge across the goal line, (Right) Led by drum major Mike Worman, the sprawling W formation of twirlers, General- ettes, and band perform the school song. 4— Analysis f

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1876445 ' SPl ate tht uie tbi Sc i, SS ' 75 se enictl dilTic al ' toi suulyiii.u and ,; aly ini; ili ' nil- aho ad. Th ' ! (.- ih ' o accomplishments of ili 75 school .S ' Ci 11 appe 110(1 11 caiU ill c Jlllp aiison wiih I chlcv nu ' iiis ot p is; V( ;i; s ; ' Waviu 1m)I., er CU ' iic! 1 ion Waviii ' . 1 iradi tioiis, ai. desi ' ivcr. Tlic 1 ' iiii; ami i ' tiirs bcl- Waviic ' s i inci ' s a!;: - dt ' islaiidiuii. As liicndslups devel- oped, a coiiiiiioii i ' iiil ' .IS cJi ' Im-mIs evolved . ' Ihe doiiii! unity, tlio iheii,..: ■ I ' u;: iii.-; ii all ;o- siethcr emeiiied. Constructed i ' ' - sign created ti. s. the book ' s ehionoloLiual tlixisioiis accordint: to iiiontlily evc iits elimin- ated the traditional sections and executed the physical aspect ol puttinj: it all toi;ethcr. Dilterinj: individual interests triuuered the policy of attemptin,!; to reconstruct each event. All aspects of school life combined chronoloi:ically to realistically illustiaii ' tins year ' s hisloiy . Increased ' candid pictures and copy, aloufi with rosters, replaced }:roup pictures, stimulating the sub- ject wliile retaining an acciuate list of participants. In modifyin.s; traditional stand- ards, the staff hoped to create an improved lmaf;e of the year, clearly preserving meniorii ' s wlnle - ' nuning it all together. I (Left) Symbolizing the composition, a dis- tillation apparatus combines elements, forming the complete structure of Wayne. (Above) Masquerading as Margret, junior Mark Peters lets down his guard, waiting in an un-lady-like position for his skit. (Top) Illustrating the changing trend toward unity and spirit, the General crowd psyches up gridmen for the homecoming battle. (Above) Prompted by the beat of the march- ing band, Anita King, Kim Hallback, and Kar- en Bryandt practice their bumping techniques. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Analysis ... As in analyzing puzzle pieces by observing their shapes, so do we examine the events unique to 1974—75 in the opening (composition . . . Arranging the pieces to fit the year ' s puzzle September 16 October 22 November 32 December 40 January 46 February 58 March 80 April 88 May 98 June 116 nitiative , , , As completing a puzzle demands patience and initiative, a lasting memory of the year is possible only through ads Pieces , . . Individuals pictured in the album comprise Wayne, ;ust as unique interlocking pieces form a puzzle L,(ltCa,OXlZ(X[ion , , . As categorizing similar pieces simplifies puzzle construction, the index eliminates confusion ¥uZZ cmeni . . . Through the closing ' s reflection of the year ' s memor- abilia, the future appears, greeting us ivith unknown tomorrows 16 49 124 162 17:

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Jf we had no pride, we should not complain of (hot of others. La Rockfoucald No one con ever fully understond, Unless he has experienced il, The surge of emolions evoked In breaking Ihe bond of prejudice. Conquering a barrier to discover a friend; No words can begin to explain The unity, peace, and contentment - A feeling of pride from within. Close friendship ' s initial foundation, The piece where friends first meet, Can hold a speciol meoning When memories retreat. in the vast reaches of time. Friendships can last forever IVith sentimental reflections Of where friends once came together. By Molly McConnell fe