Calumet High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Twelve floats and queen candidates lead The blaze of the raging bonfire not only warmed the damp, chilled bodies of the crowd, but also the hearts and school spirit of everyone who attended . A crap game on school time? No,- its only Carol Elboar, Estelle Keck, Carol Mehok, and Sondra Marsh making a few mock bets on the outcome of the Homecoming game during a student assembly. An appropriate theme with materials designed by the Unique Creator, straight from Nature, enabled the Homemaking Club’s float to rate first among eleven others- -all suitable for a queen. 10

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and fashions with seasons and occasions Enjoying an after school chat while waiting for the buses to arrive are Jerry Jordan, wearing the trench coat; Barbara Maynard, wearing the racoon collar coat; and Bud Carr, wearing this year ' s sharp lettermen ' s jacket. Man, is that sharp and real tough are the adjectives used to describe a new outfit of clothes or a new pair of shoes. In the fad world at C.H.S. is the very popular pleated skirt which may be found In bold plaids and multi-colored checks. To be worn with the skirt is the shag sweater, the matching weskit, or the campus blazer. Coats in both girls ' and boys ' styles have seen a great change this year . The trench coat has become a favorite with the boys, while the girls simply flip for the racoon collar coat. This year the trend in both girls ' and boys ' shoes follows the pointed toe and the cha cha boots. In addition, the girls go for the shoes with small, spool- like heels and the ever popular gumdrop. Being well dressed and following the styles insures self-confidence in a teen- ager, and the teenagers at C.H.S. are no exceptions. Various shoe fashions are worn by style- conscious students at Calumet. Pictured above are two of the more popular styles. The girl ' s is the gumdrop ; the boy ' s, the very pointed toe. 9

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Calumet’s biggest and best homecoming 1959-60 Royalty Sherry Carl, Homecom- ing Queen, and Jim Spicer, Mr. Football. We ' ll never forget what a cute couple they made as they walked out on the dance floor, after Jim ' s receiving the pigskin; Jim, so mighty and Sherry so tiny. On a damp, cold evening, a large crowd gathered and excitedly awaited the kick-off for the 1959-60 Homecoming game. Soon a whistle blew loudly, the ball was kicked, and a great roar went up from the cheering crowd. Thus the game was under way; and despite a rain-drenched field, it ended in a victory for the Calumet Warriors over the Penn Kingsmen. Highlighting the rainy evening, twelve lovely floats carrying radiant nominees paraded throughout the surrounding area and around the new but muddy field. At the half a quiet hush fell upon the once noisy crowd, for the awaited moment finally arrived! Petite Sherry Carl was crown- ed Homecoming Queen, 1959-60. She toured the field before her loyal subjects upon the winning float, which was made by the Homemaking Club and portrayed an Indian Summer theme. Following the game, everyone crowded into the gym to dance and witness the presentc tion of the game ' s football to Mr . Footbal I - Jim Spicer. Hard work and co-operation between the student body and the administration made Homecoming 1959-60 the biggest and best. 1 1