Calumet High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Dim lights, soft music and pastel colors set the atmosphere for “Winter Wonderland”, this year’s G.A.A. ball. At the end of the initiation the new and old members joined together to sing Kum Ba Yah”, an African song that is sung at the close of many of their meetings. G.A.A. And Varsity During each home basketball game, two or more G.A.A. members are ready to check coats. This benefits not only the students but also raises funds for other worth-while projects done to better Calumet High School. Also, there are weekly ath- letic meetings where the girls participate in volley- ball, basketball, baseball, and other popular sports. The traditional Christmas tree seen each year in the main entrance, was placed in the cafeteria this year by the G.A.A. senior girls, who traditionally are responsible for decorating it. This year’s annual G.A.A. ball was held De- cember 9 in the cafeteria, where music was pro- vided by “Buddy Pressner and the Blue Tones”. One of the more formal meetings is the spring banquet at which the new officers are announced and outstanding members receive recognition for their accomplishments. Discussing the business of the club are Carole Prasnikar, presi- dent; Carolyn Jelenek, first vice-president; Barbara Nasby, sec- ond vice-president; Margar et Johnson, secretary; and Carolyn Duke, treasurer. The G.A.A. council, which decides many important matters, consists of Linda Yeager, Nancy Haussman, Marsha Wrobleuski, Sue Fabian, Rayette Ashby, Sandra Anderson, Judy Carpenter, and Vivian McCoy and Karen Bjorklund. - 28 -

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Lead Girls To A Better, Brighter Future Responsible for carrying on the activities of the club are Carol Wyrick, historian; Cheryl Harms, reporter; Peggy Kennedy, song leader; Rosie Frankhauser, vice-president; Betty Mead, honor chapter chairman; Judy Warren, parliamentarian; Donna Stas- sin, president; and Julie Kalinowicz, treasurer. Some of the girls of Calumet will be the home- makers of tomorow, and they learn the full extent of their duties in Future Homemakers of America. Members participate in different activities, and help in charity work. To be an honor chapter is the goal of these homemakers. In order to a- chieve this, the club must perform a certain num- ber of activities. Some of these include charity work and supporting a needy child. Dues are $1.25 per year, and any girl is eligi- ble if she has average grades and is of sophomore class standing. Suzann Carden looks over the F.H.A. emblem and creed. All mem- bers are to recite the creed at the beginning of each meeting. - 27 -

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Club Organize And Support Sports Program The biggest attraction to girls seems to be boys. If this is so, Varsity Club is one club that would in- terest them the most. During the years at C.H.S., Varsity Club has been a highlight of school life of boys. Members work hard during the year for a common goal-to earn money for jackets, which are awarded to the Tom Howard will not let Tina Hicks see the basketball game without buying a program. senior boys who have earned three major letters in one sport. In doing this, members sell programs at basketball games, participate in a car wash and col- lect dues. All these projects add to the “kitty”. Before a boy can join the club, he must first have earned a major letter in one sport. Howard Godfrey takes advantage of club member Richard Hix- on’s services during the car wash sponsored by the club. In addition to participating in sports activities, Elmer Hart, treasurer, David Al- varado, vice-president, Har- ry Warrens, secretary, and Larry Simpson, president, be- come familiar with the busi- ness of leading an organiza- tion. - 29 -