Columbia Heights High School - Cohian Yearbook (Columbia Heights, MN)

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5 .1 ii? t , ,Tw . , W 47 rf. I I A is 1 I In response to a demand of Hand over the loot! from incorrigible children who practice their bulliness at the dance, Santa, in search of refuge, casts a fearful glance to passersby and clutches his sack of goodies. At the dance, Mr. Warren decides that five inches is not sufficient to achieve for Ann Beaubien the distinction of having the longest neck.

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Snow Thoughtfullg Adds a Final Glow to Preparations for Hglander Holidags Holiday Cheer decked Helglllsf halls OS Happiness can beatragile thing especially students applied their creative energy to the doors ot their first hour classes. English department asserted its artistic superiority as Mrs. Coonan's class claimed first place, Mr. Gleasons sec- ond, ond Miss Tutvanders third. Christ- mas trees in the lobby and in the mall were trimmed by the student council in order to spruce up the appearance ot the school. Decorated with streamers, a ten-toot wreath, and an illuminated crepe paper Christmas tree, the gym hosted a special Wednesday evening Yuletide concert by all school choirs ot Columbia Heights and the concert band. A combined chorus ot choir and band members added a tinal sparkle to the celebration ot Christmas. Students in their sixth hour classes enloyed the tradi- tional treat as carolers tunetully strolled through the halls. With music provided by The Only Ones, students concluded their Christ- mas activities at the Necking Dance. Jolly Jim Waite, whom many Hylanders insisted on addressing as t'Santa, lis- tened to orders tor Christmas presents and distributed candy canes. l In grandiose splendor, Councils stately pine graces the mall. Christmas is just around the corner, but some l-lylanders get bogged down in the parking lot in their enthusiasm to pursue their two week lark. II8 tor Mr. Gleason s class s . 3, 5.

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Queens Attendant l-land-drawn invitations, red satin hearts, and cen- Queens Attendant Pm Mgy terpieces are results of chapter work. Linda MOODGH Hglanders Dance to the Ngles Underneath a Sweetheart Tree Snowy branches adorned with red satin hearts set the mood tor the l 969 Y-Teen Formal, January 25, at St. Paul Student Union. ln accordance with the theme, l'Come Along With Me to the Sweet- heart Tree, girls invited dates. An exciting event ot the dance was a scramble up the Sweetheart Tree to se- cure keepsake hearts tor girls to take home. Exuberance otten resulted in snow-covered suitcoats. Midway in the evening, couples cast ballots tor favorite senior Y-Teen mem- bers. ln a coronation ceremony, '68 queen Jan Johnson gave up her crown to the new queen, Rita l-lolum. Music by The Nyles' set the tone tor a night at dancing, socializing, sipping punch, and taking pictures. Queen Rita l-lolum l969 Y-Teen Formal