Dupo Community High School - El Tigre Yearbook (Dupo, IL)

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Activities Develop atural Talents Student Council officers: J. Schneeberger, R. Glenn and J. Darnmann are having a conference with Mr. Biby Certain activities at D.C.H.S. honor students who have ex- celled in special fields. Good examples of these are the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, French Club, Varsity Club, and the Junior Honor Society. Others such as FNA, FTA, and the FHA help students become acquainted with future careers. Some activities at D.C.H.S. enter- tain and improve our school. A few such activities are Pep Club, Annual Staff, Junior Committee, Dramatics Club, GAA, Band and Student Council. Pep Club Officers: L. Camp, L. Portell and B. Dixon Class rooms are busy rooms where possibilities for social life are limited. ln the clubs and organizations, however, the student becomes acquainted with his fellow students and his instructors on a more natural basis. Here he has an opportunity to prove his worth in many ways. If he has any special talents or hobbies he finds others there who are interested in them. Varsity Club Officers: D. Glenn, C. Raitt, D. Loless, B. Henson and Mr. Brubaker, Sponsor. Activities give students a chance to participate in wholesome recreation, foster friendships and help develop a sense of co- operation. They provide opportunities to become good leaders as well as followers. Activities are, therefore, of great assistance to the well-being of D.C.H.S. l... .

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School Life Memories and enioyable evenings are shared by all who attend the big social events during the school year. Ushered in with autumn leaves is the Home- coming week-end, first big social event at Dupo High. On Thursday night the students pile into as many cars as can be acquired and loin the parade through and around town. The parade ends on the old football field where everyone gathers for a pep rally and bonfire. Friday night is the exciting football game. At the half the queen and her court circle the football field in convertibles and the name of the new queen is announced. The Homecoming Dance and the Coronation take place in the new gym after the game. Christmas draws near and the excitement of the Yuletide season affects everyone, especially those who plan to attend the Christmas Dance. The Christmas Dance is given every year by the F.H.A. in the old gym which is beautifully decorated with the traditional Christmas motif. During the year there are several class parties. Late October is the time, and anything from Sadie Hawkin's Dogpatch to a beatnik coffee house may be the scene for the seniors' party. Traditionally the sophomores sponsor a St. Valentine's Day Party in February with the freshmen hosting a St. Patrick's Day Party in March. The last and most important social event of the year is the Junior-Senior Prom given by the iuniors in honor of the senior class. Every spring the iuniors work hard to plan and decorate for the prom and every year the prorn is a beautiful affair enioyed by everyone who attends. . l