Clarkston High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (Clarkston, MI)

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As in all Presidential elections, the requirements of registration applied to students, also. Becky DeLong, Sally Morgan, and Shirley Gaddis, registrars, are busy registering eager voters Ron Apple-gate, Cappy Buehrig, Milton Frick and Nancee Elenbaum. C. H. S. Goes Republican . . . Excitement of the 1961 Presidential campaign ran in the blood of C.H.S. students when they began campaigning for their favorite candidates. Posters, stickers and buttons adorned the classrooms and dress of students, helping to support the nominees. Voting booths obtained from the township were placed in the school and after, the requirements of registration were met, eager anticipation of voting day arose in the minds of everyone. After final tabulations had been taken, Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge came out on top. Clarkston high had gone Republican in other offices also, but the Democrats still felt their efforts were not in vain, for in the national election, the Democratic ticket had come out on top. When the excitement had finally subsided, posters began to come down and buttons put away. But the experience gained from actually participating in an election will not be forgotten nor put away, at least during the next four years. One phase of the election included listening to speakers representing each of the political parties. Here, Mr. Pat Daly gives some of the views of the Democratic party to Neal Norgrove, Craig Smith, George Miller, Mr. Daly, Bill White, Sue Young, Kay Feder-spiel, Judye Fife, Naomi Armstrong. C.H.S. was fortunate to have two voting booths this year enabling students to vote during the mock Presidential election. Shirley Gaddis leaves one of the booths after casting a vote for the candidate of her choice.

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A Night of Pure Enchantment . . . . That sudden thrill of being asked to the prom, the anxious weeks of preparation and waiting, and then finally that perfect night of pure enchantment — Prom Night. ’ Wend your way through a tropical jungle, reach the edge of a clearing and enter an exotic paradise. You are now on the Enchanted Island. Adapting yourself to the new surroundings a crystal fountain is discovered spilling over the volcanic cliffs from above. In the distance native drums can be heard, and upon closer inspection an entire combo. Joining in with the tribal dance, the full power of the magic chant sends you reeling around the Enchanted Island. But all too soon, your trip to the island draws to a close and as you drift away on the scenic cruiser, a fond farewell is bid to a -night filled with captivating beauty and mysterious wonders. (Left): Entering into the mystic gardens of the Enchanted Island are Ron Zumbrunnen, Sue Larkin, Ernie Savas, Bobo Christides, Bruce Stigall, Jerrol Haines, Harold Weston and Sandy Asher. Talking over their plans for the picnic on Saturday, Jim Gunter and Sue Turek make final arrangements for an exciting day at Kensington Park.

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Banners and posters are held high as the students file into the gym for the I960 Student Government election. Election Fever Soars High Pith the full excitement of a National Convention, the I960 Student Government election began. Many weeks of preparation went into the making of this colorful event including the student registration. Election day arrived with bright banners and posters decorating the gym, while students wore campaign buttons for the candidates of their choice. A hush came over the crowd as each candidate gave his speech with many promises for the oncoming year. Election booths were set up and long lines formed to elect their favorite sons and daughters. Election results were: President, Jon Hicks; Vice-President, Ron Applegate; Treasurer, Barbara Buzzell; and Secretary, Ruth McNeil. Candidates and campaign managers listen intently as Ron Applegate gives his campaign speech for vice-presidency.