Anderson High School - Indian Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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Homecoming Fanfare Toosts Gridiron Victors Amid floats, parades, queens, returning al- umni and football excitment, we celebrated one of the first big social events of the school year, the third annual homecoming. The four school classes and nearly all of the clubs shared in the festivities by entering color- ful floats in the pre-game parade. After progres- sing through town the parade eventually ter- minated at Denny Field where judges picked the winners. The seniors were an exceptionally happy lot, for they not only had the winning class float but also saw their candidate, Kay Collings, crowned homecoming queen. The Indians kept their part of the bargain, too, by defeating the Marion Giants, 27 to 13. This football triumph provided the perfect cli- max to a full day of activities. This float, decorated by The National Thespian Society, took top honors in the Homecoming parade. The second prize went to G.A.A and Hi-Y was awarded third place. During halftime Kay Collings receives the crown of royalty from Student Council President Bruce Partner. Left to right Kay's pretty attendants are Myrna Nuzum, Pat Stratton and Anita Hughes. 20

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A typical scene showing energetic students performing the ever- Memories of the many good times we had at soc hops, square yopular bunny hop. dances, picnics and hay rides all go to complete our social year. Indian Roorn is Nucleus Gt Gur Socioi Lite As this yearis social cinerama passes in re- view we find that the YMCA Indian Room ser- ved as a fitting background for many teenager activities. In addition to filling its purpose as a popular meeting place for students to spend their extra hours, the Indian Room has planned and swimming parties. Partly responsible for these activities is the Teenage Council, which was elected by the students to carry out the ex- tensive Indian Room program. This already at- tractive high school hangout was recently fur- ther beautified by the appearance of a wooden such special events as talent shows, box socials Indian and an authenic tribal head dress. ' M ., WM. we Y 7' .Q , '4 i , M ouwmmmfr WM ,i,,, mm .A . A new note was pres'-ntcd in civic entertainment this year when the YMCA The Club '1'0m.T0m welcomed out-of-town stu- snonsored a gym exhibition and circus in our high school gymnasium on April drnts as well as home town supporters after basket- 23. Amid clowns and circus animals, 1200 perfonners demonstrated baton ball giuncs and at tourney time. Here enthusiastic twirling and folk dancing. Shown above is Vincent Daubcnspeck executing a workers decorate the club prior to the 1954 section- difficult flip on the trampoline, al mul-mimcnf, I9

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These three popular lasses combine personality with beauty to attain th e title of queens of our biggest dances of the year. Sandra Highbaugh was crowned Belle of the Ball at the Y-Teen Silver Bell Dance. The first dan ce queen of the year was Loretta Scharnowski at the Fall Wind Up Phyl lis Green was selected as the sweetheart at the animal Sweetheart Ball. Queens Make Royal Debut In Dance Realm For variety's sake a member of the stronger sex is given the chance to reign over a dance at the Beau Brummel. This year's king, Bill Jackson, is pictured with his top hat, cane and date, Bev Duncan. Dances seem to represent a very important phase of school life, for they are widely anticipated by a great many stu- dents throughout the year. Corsages and boutonnieres, the delicate rustle of formals, sweet music, refreshments and the crowning of a queen all go to make up memorable evenings that will long be remembered. The Fall Wind-Up, which is sponsored by Student Coun- cil, is given in honor of the cross country and football ath- letes. This year Loretta Scharnowske happily took her seat on the dance throne to become the Fall Wind-Up Queen of 1954. At the Silver Bell the royal crown was accepted by a thrill- ed senior named Sandra Highbaugh. Phyllis Green lived in a dreamland all her own for one whole evening as she reigned as queen of the Sweetheart Ball. Highlighting the evening of the Stardust Dance was the bestowing of the king and queen titles to Bruce Hakes and Pat Pheanis. This dance is unique in as much as a majestic couple is recognized and two gold cups are awarded,