Calumet High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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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 -

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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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Sunshine Society Gloria Webster, Darlend Hodge, Pat Ross, and Kathleen Ross sort, wrap and label gifts to be packed in the Christmas baskets. The Sunshine Society meeting is called to order by their president, Sharon Adams. The mem- bers of the club all stand and recite the creed. Dur- ing the meeting the girls discuss different social problems, projects and future intentions of the s.s.s. This year the S.S.S. girls sold candy to help pay for medical supplies and equipment at Reilly Hospital, for the children who were less fortunate than themselves. They made Christmas cheer bas- kets containing food, toys, and clothing for the poverty stricken families in this area. In addition, each year the club offers a $400 scholarship to a senior girl planning to go into the field of nursing. As one can readily see, the girls of S.S.S. are primarily interested in helping others, rather than themselves. Planning and organizing the dance that is to be sponsored by the S.S.S. is the job of Rebecca Helton, clean-up chairman, Pat Ham- monds, ticket chairman, and Connie Goodin, decoration chair- man. Robed in their official dress is Marsha Wrobleuski, re- cording secretary, Carolyn Crow, corresponding secetary, Sharon Adams, president, Carole Prasnikar, vice-presi- dent, and Judy Shimko, treasurer, as they leave to preside over a meeting. - 30 -