Batesville High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Batesville, IN)

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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

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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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Baccalaureate services marked the beginning of the end for the Seniors of 1962. On Sunday, May 20, parents and friends of the Seniors assembled in Westwood auditorium. The graduates entered to the strains of Pomp and Cir- cumstance,' ’ played by the high school band, and took their seats near the stage. They listened earnestly to the Baccalaureate message delivered by Rev. Charles Myers of the Methodist church. Seniors listen attentively to Rev. Myers Baccalaureate . . . Graduates unite to absorb the address given by Rev. Myers. Rev. Myers spoke to the Seniors of the values of education and religion in our lives. His sermon was entitled What in Heaven's Name Are You Doing? He stressed the importance of the Seniors’ next steps in life and emphasized the need for individuals to serve others. His mes- sage was thought-provoking to both Seniors and guests. fd. Contributing to the baccalaureate serv- ice were the voices of the Chant En- semble. They sang Holy Lord God and 'O Sing Unto the Lord. For Senior Chant Ensemble members this was the last time to sing with the group.