Crown Point High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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School beautification might well have been the theme the first of the school year. Guess we’ll have to give the credit to the second-hour civics class, the band, and the first-hour home ec. class. Those pictured are Bob Bailey, Pat Ebert and Jane Peterson. To the top of the pole it will go where throughout the day the broad stripes and bright stars will be gallantly streaming. It’s “Old Glory” being hoisted by Bruce Shis- ler and Jack Leeson. “The Redeemer,” a patriotic pageant, written and directed by Miss Mauck, was pre¬ sented November 8. At right center, the Aggressor, Ver¬ non Rouhselange, mortally wounded, staggers into the room where the chemist, Ray Brewster, revives him and shows him the Four Free¬ doms. At lower right is the Banquet Scene from Act II.

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Through the Year — from Prom to Prom While the major part of our time was spent on classroom activities and programs directed toward winning the war, we also found time for other things that counted, without neglecting too much the most important phases of school life. Beginning with that prom last spring, continuing through fall and winter activities, the following pages catch the students at work and play. Along with those activities pictured were the usual inform¬ ative assembly programs: “Save, Serve and Conserve,” Excalibur assembly, educational talks, pep sessions, and many others. Among our speakers have been Dr. Brown of the Chicago Institute of Technology on “Science Looks to the Future” and Miss Frances Rae Opp and Mr. Lloyd Cutler on “4-H Mobilization in Lake County.” Inexpensive, wholesome fun through school dances, plays, sports, musical activities and everyday happenings have aided the personality of students and has awakened a spirit of sociability. This section of our book is intended to give an accurate look at ordinary, everyday school life. The usual happenings of the day along with special activities are pictured. Ted Nering’s or¬ chestra provided a delightful air for the dancing feet in ‘Spring Lane.” The reason ? The annual Junior Prom. A few of those who helped make the evening a success were (left to right) J i m Parramore, Elaine Bleiweiss, Bob Bailey and Mary Ann Petti-

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DAY TO DAY . . “Good Morning,—Is your cold bet¬ ter?” This is the friendly greeting Mrs. Miller extends to various tardy pupils at the attendance window. Those tardy this morning are Pat Neises, Jackie Mikuta, Martha Wei- land, Courtney Manders and Lavergne Smith. Only too often we forget that the consequences of tardiness are inefficiency, lack of responsibility, and unfairness to ourself, our lessons and our teachers. Wonder what latest reports would be if General Mac- Arthur’s men had been tardy? Mrs. Miller not only handles well the attendance each day, but she is also the student reminderer. (Announce¬ ments to you!) In the halls we hear the echoes of slamming locker doors, the giggles fol¬ lowing korny “little moron” jokes, the hum of the usual classroom recita¬ tions, and once in a while the steady clicking of the office typewriters so capably handled by Miss Eileen Neth- ery and Miss Ella Blackstone. By the way, Miss Nethery is a recent addition to our office force and a very welcomed one. Just ask Miss Blackstone, who has had a very good taste of being swamped in work. Uirmmm, mi hty appetizing when that third-period emptiness gets you. Make way when the bell rings for these hungry faces must be fed. Where l etter than the home economics cottage could you find a steaming, tasty lunch? Each day these Victory Vittles are prepared by Miss Albright’s home ec. classes. The classes are divided into groups which plan the menu, buy the needed foodstuffs, prepare the food, serve the lunch, and clean up. Many students respond well by filling the lunch room. Pictured with the tempt¬ in ' ; food are Bob Wockner and Helen Wornhoff.