Batesville High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Batesville, IN)

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Ihe Chuck Walke and Bev Sepncer marvel at the unusual pose Pianist offers a variety of classical selections of the sloth. to the student body. Programs... give the student cultural and educational knowledge and background. Periodical convoca- tions, planned and presented by the Student Council, bring to the students a variety of shows featuring such performers as those skilled in music, acrobatics, and science, as well as collections of rare animals and other such oddities. These programs offer an interlude from the routine school day and a different atmosphere for learning. Paul Green, Gary Tekulve, and Gregg Borchelt at- Bev Spencer, Susie Steinkamp, and Mellonne Miller tend Boys' State. attend Girls' State. Boys’ and Girls’ State Delegates Each year three boys and three girls are selected by the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Lions Club to attend Boys’ and Girls’ State, sponsored by the Ameri- can Legion and its auxiliary. The purpose of Boys’ and Girls’ State is to develop in In- diana's youth the future's well-informed and well-educated citizens. Nine hundred boys and girls take part annually in the program in the state of Indiana. They are taught the rudiments of a functioning local, county, and state government, learn Indiana history, and take part in elections. Politicing and political party organization play a vital role in the elections. 19

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car Bucky Ignatius, in his sheik-like dress, steals the show. Vd4i i Diet of Dates’ Dot steams with jealousy. puts audience in stitches. One of the most delightful come- dies presented by B.H.S. is the product of the Seniors of '62. Diet of Dates features an assortment of exotic characters along with a group of ordinary teenagers. When a royal prince comes to 7 live in the United States with a typical American Family, a riotous affair begins as he becomes the most sough t-after boy in town. Jealousy almost causes a strife, but in the end an unexpected visitor steals the heart of the prince. To add to the comedy's humor on the final night, in the middle Play cast views audience before of the play the local fire curtain time. alarm roared for ten minutes while the cast looked on with bewilderment.Mr. Gary Tekulve is given a thorough John Bogenschutz directs the play. make-up treatment by Linda Selke. The entire cast is on stage for the finale.

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Judy is crowned Queen of the 1962 Prom by Mr. Frushour ‘Holiday in Holland” is 1962 Prom theme. The Juniors, Seniors, faculty, and their guests enjoyed a four-hour visit to the colorful land of Holland when they at- tended this year's prom, Holiday in Holland. ' The high school gymnasium was transformed into a beautiful fantasy of tulips and windmills for the occasion. Decorated by the Juniors, it was a mirage of pastel colors. Green and yellow streamers formed a false ceiling which rose toa point inthe center. A wishing well stood in the middle of the floor and the stage was occupied by a windmill whose wheel actually turned. Several members of the Freshman class were serv- ers, dressed in the typical at- tire of Dutch boys and girls. Music was provided by the Fritz Turner combo. evening was the crowning of the Queen honors, and Chuck Albers was King. Judy's isher and me io Roxy Lightner, Barg a Linda Selke, and Mellonne Miller. Post prom activities were sponsored by the local businessmen. From the prom, the group proceeded to the drive-in to see a movie and then to the Sherman House where a breakfast was ser ved. Junior class sponsors Jean Fisher and Don Carmichael deserve thanks and praise for their work and planning which made this prom a memorable one. Prom Queen King dance ° pb . i am, 02 a, Highlighting the Judy Robinson received the court consisted of