Arsenal Technical High School - Arsenal Cannon Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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41529 150 3' 'err . 1 ' Sharon Koehler proudly displays the Free- dom's Foundation plaque denoting Tech's consistent record of citations by the organi- zation since 1951 in interpreting the American Way of Life. Sharon and Miss LaVon Whitmire, Tech art teacher, were this year's representatives for the Valley Forge Pilgrimage. department head. Tech's participants in the Indianapolis High School Science Seminar are shown above. F rom Row: George Blythe, Jr., Dan Auhle, Tim Wand, Rachelle Lee, John Farley, department head. Back Row: Dan Reneau, Ain Haas, Harry Benson, Robert Kares, Keith Williams, Louis Allen, Bright Titans add luster to Tech name Titans of 1968 excelled in many areas to bring honors to Tech. Participation in speech, music, and athletic contests reaped awards for individual and team efforts. Honored for past performance, several Techites attended Hoosier Boys' and Girls' State, while achievement on special tests resulted in commendation for some in national scholarship programs. Tech itself received national recognition as a superior high school and sent Techites across the nation to Philadelphia and Tucson to represent the school at awards programs. Ain Haas and Linda Herman attained the statins of semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Examination.

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In recognition of their cumulative 7-point grade average during their high school career, these seniors received white sweaters with green insignia in a special recognition program. They 8I'8, front row: Jerry Troxel, Jon Burroughs, ,lack Seibert, Gary Champion, Stephen Handy, Donn Patterson. Second Row: Neita Waldo, Donna Blount, Linda Hill, Ain Haas, Evelynn Miller, Sharon Koehler, Linda Ingle, Donald Grover, Ann Bartley, Dan Reneau, Chris Russell, Linda Herman. Fred Bremer, Paula Chambers, not pictured. Last summer, Linda Arnett, Anita Belding, Steve Handy, Danny Pride and Donna Blount were chosen for membership in a workshop held nt Indiana University. The girls attended Girls' State, and Steve and Danny went to Boys' Slate, each group for a week. Actual functioning in mock political situations gave them practical experience in government. Commended as an outstanding student hy the National Achievement Scholarship Program, Charles William Johnson looks forward to a college career. Above: Dan Reneau assists in a French class after having acquired an authentic accent, perfected last summer in the l.U. Honors Abroad program. While Dan visited in France, Neita Waldo, below, outstanding Latin pupil, was honored in the same pro- gram with a trip to Italy where she studied.

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Homecoming queen candidates and their escorts, nominated from each senior roll room, enjoy box seats for the game. Front Row: Jill Armstrong and Tom Adams, Roll Room 1903 Jacqueline Dixon and Joe Eads, Roll Room 1535 Frankie Peters and Danny Pride, Roll Room 400. Second Row: Marlene McCarty and Stuart Lawrence, Roll Room 73 Queen Patty Taylor and Gary Yaeger, Roll Room 6, and Linda Hodges and Bill Hodgson, Roll Room 300. ueen ignites brilliant Homecoming Brisk autumn weather caused many Techites to pull their coats closer as they awaited the beginning of Techis Homecoming Game against Scecina. When the Titans scored a touchdown in the fuust fifteen seconds, many anticipated victory for Tech. Even though the Crusaders went on to win with a score of 35-14, the evening wasn't a complete disappointment for Titan fans. Throughout the game Tech's vivacious varsity and reserve cheerleaders led chants of encouragement for the Titan players. As always during half-time, the band played lively tunes to brighten spirits. Majorettes displayed their talents in a variety of routines. Crowning the Homecoming queen was the high point of the night. The court included Jill Armstrong, Jackie Dixon, Linda Hodges, Marlene McCarty and Frankie Peters honoring Queen Patty Taylor. Bright flaming fireworks that soared upward toward the stars added the finishing touch to an evening that might have been perfect. W ok 431.5 3' FN 4 Pre-game pep talks resulted in a 6-O lead in the first fifteen seconds of the game, but, later, Coach Carlos Bell returns to the bench to urge the Titans to fight a little harder.