Calumet High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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These industrious freshmen showed Calumet what could be done with hard work as they walked off with first place float honors: Margaret Skidmoe, Jerry Reynolds, Vickie Volk, and Johnny Santos. The flames fly high and the wood burns as the traditional Home¬ coming bonfire is lit. Nine hundred Calumet alumni, parents, teach¬ ers, and students assembled that cold, windy night of Oct. 24, to witness a most memorable event-the ’62-63 Homecoming. Homecoming plans began a month previous when the Student Council chose “Around the World in 80 Days” as the theme. Each class float was to represent a country. The seniors chose Italy; the juniors. South Pacific; the sophomores selected Holland; and the freshmen, Japan. As the day near¬ ed, each class put the finishing touches on their float which was to be displayed and judged in the Homecoming parade. Festivities began Tuesday, Oct. 23, when the “Revelon Roughnecks” beat the “Patches” 27-7 in the annual powder puff football game sponsored by the G. A. A. The evening ended with the bonfire where both “B” team and varsity cheerleaders led the crowd in cheers before a roaring fire. The following day, the day of the Homecom¬ ing game, an assembly was held to boost the team’s King, Queen, Floats, .»% spirit. Mr. Robert Joseph, football coach, introduc¬ ed each senior player, the cheerleaders led the stu¬ dent body in several cheers, and concluded by pre¬ senting a cake to the team given by the sophomore class. The queen candidates were introduced by Jerry Poortinga, junior class president. That night everyone was filled with the ex¬ citement and anticipation that only Homecoming can bring. Each student that worked on his class float had a special feeling of pride as the floats proceeded slowly around the track. During half time Ron Sellberg, M. C. announced Shirley Sokol, Homecoming queen, and the winning float, Japan. The Warrior eleven fought hard and were able to defeat the Eagles of East Gary 27-14. At the dance that followed, Charles Bewick was named “Mr. Football.” Mr. Football and Miss Homecoming led the first dance and reigned the remainder of the evening. All too soon the dance ended, and the 1962-63 Homecoming was over—but not forgotten. 12 -

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King And Queen MR. FOOTBALL Charles Bewick - 11 •

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And Bonfire Highlight 62-63 Homecoming The freshmen captuted the first place trophy with this Japanese float. Donna Ligocki is pictured pulling the aeshaw. Having chosen Italy as their country, the seniors built this large float, representing a huge Venetian gondola. LES • ' ' PARADISE N The juniors won third place trophy for their float which por¬ trayed the South Pacific Isles.