Calumet High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Homecoming Activities Ignite School Spirit The Homecoming Parade on Oct. 5 started Calumet ' s spirit and enthusiasm moving. It was followed by the traditional G.A.A. Powderpuff game. This proved to be an exciting nip and tuck battle between the senior Many Ha-Ha ' s and the sophomore Kick-a-poos . The game ended in the sophomores edging out the seniors with a narrow 15 to 14 victory. The evening was ended by the lighting of the bonfire. During the half-time ceremonies at the Homecoming Game, the Senior Class President, Mike Cheek, crowned the Queen. He also announced at the dance The Most Valuable Player, Jose Rodriquez and Mr. Football, Tom Parker. Mighty Mary Verkuilen skips across the goal line for an extra point, while Loping Lawna Enoch directs the oncoming traffic. Loco Linda Opolski travels with the speed of lightning after poor Mouse Marcie Kirtland, who ' s trying desperately to find the locker room. 10

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Athletic Competition Athletics has proven to be a major part of a young man’s life . Even if one is unable to participate, the thrill of victory and the tears of defeat blend to create a strong character and a better man . Calumet has always produced fine teams in all sports . Even during off years , enthu - siasm, spirit, and superior coaching have brought the team pride in their perform- ance . Even though the touchdowns , home runs , and baskets will be forgotten in the years to come, the thrill of competition will al- wavs be remembered . Keeping in practice dur- J ing the off-season helps Roy Nasby anchor the Calumet golf team. Ken Stigall, Mr. Beckham ' s 112 pound terror grapples to pin his opponent. As a junior, Ken had a record of 22-3, was conference, sectional, and regional champion and finished third in the Indiana State Wrestling Tournament. Darryl Peddycourt breaks loose with a full head of steam and adds another two points for Calumet in the season opener against Gavit. Henry Butler, one of the finest runners at Calumet, shows fine form at the end of the two mile X- Country course at Gleason. Henry ran only half of the season due to a torn muscle and was not able to run in the big meets.

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With her escort, Clark Dease, Kathy Lute, a lovely and deserving queen, begins her reign--graciously ac- cepting the highest honor and privilege any senior girl can obtain from her fellow students. The attendants, Chuck Reese, Marti Staresnick, Judi Parsons, Ron Pikula, Robbie Thompson, and William Ellis, cheer ex- citedly as Mike Cheek crowns Kathy Lute, Homecoming Queen, while her escort, Clark Dease, watches proudly. During the Homecoming dance, Tom Parker thanks his fellow team members who chose him as the 1967 Mr. Football . The strong spirit of Calumet High School can ' t be doubted when the students have the kind of enthusiasm they displayed at the Homecoming Parade held on October 5. 11