Cleveland High School - Aquila Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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Thousands Visit 30th Year Show Crowds moved briskly through halls to entertainment spots. Here they come! Through the gates and into the big top, first a few, ever increas- ing to a capacity crowd. No attendance worries, now-just where to put them all- more than 2,000 excited, holiday-bent revelers. Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Step right up! Only one thin dime, one tenth of a dollar. Win your kewpie doll here. Booths were vying with one another to make one game of skill more alluring than another. With the show running smoothly, the carnival people began to relax and the happy smiles on the spectators' faces testi- fied to the carnival's success. The troupe fell to with high enthusiasm. On opening night, the big top echoed with laughter, and over the merry hullaballoo the different booths and attractions gave forth with alluring entreaties to try one's luck. At the Wheel of Fortune, on the first and second floor, spectators frantically slapped their money on a number. The Wheel turned to the accompaniment of ohs and ahs as it approached the lucky one. Tension ran high with a giant Panda bear at stake. The Fish Pond, sponsored by Torch Club, scored a big hit with the smaller children and the Kissing Booth was doing a land-office business. The Comic Photography area attracted many would-be mermaids, cowboys, ex- 1

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Turmoil Preceded Carnival Deadline Publicity preparedp TIMES used poster above. Miss Raine showed how in call for punch ik The deadline for the Carnival was around the corner and opening night iust a 'Few weeks away. With a look under the big top, it was found that everybody was in a giant turmoil with props to set up, advertisements to be taken care of, decorations, and last minute extras to be thought of. Remaining calm and unrutfled through all of the pre- opening night hub-bub, Miss Walthew acted as a guid- ing light: steadying, reassuring, and encouraging the big events in the main arena. Somehow a semblance of order was reached on the opening night. Places were taken amidst the glitter of the Carnival preparations as we waited anxiously for the oncoming crowd. 9'-:ll C31

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Something for Everyoneg Plenty for All' Song and dance men were applauded. Pretty vendors cry their wares. Below: Dancers liven stage show. plorers, and the like. The comical situations provided everyone with a lot of laughs. For those who cared for a mystic atmos- phere, one could cross Madam Swami's palm with silver for a vision into the future. Variety was the keynote of the carnival -something to please everyone. Refreshments were on hand to raise one's vitamin intake for further fum the cooking class's cinnamon rolls provided reiuvination, and a popcorn booth offered its pleasant snack. Of course, all good things must come to a close, and as the people filed out, tired but happy and loaded with prizes, they eagerly looked forward to next year's carnival.