Emerson High School - Emersonian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Sc£oof Bije a Cj nerson Our ScJioo Memories are made of this . . ■ applies to School Life more than any other part of the school year. The activities that took place during the year will be the first recalled in later years. This year ' s activities began with Gary ' s annual Foot- ball-O-Rama. Following this came weekly school dances, week-end dates, and parties. Homecoming, fall, and Scum Week came in quick succession and everyone seemed busy. The year ' s school activities came to a sudden halt as the terrible news of President John F. Kennedy ' s as¬ sassination became known. All Emersonians were sad¬ dened and shocked at the news and joined with the world in a month ' s mourning for the late 35th President of the United States. The G.A.A. Couple Dance, One Snowy Evening . . . , was the height of the EHS Christmas season as every¬ one welcomed the two-week vacation. After the Christ¬ mas holiday, most students returned to their studies as the end of the semester approached. The advent of spring brought with it the Sophomore Hop, Freshman Frolic, Senior Day, and Spice and Variety. As the year drew to a close, activity increased as prep- arations were made for Class Day, graduation, Baccalau- reate, and-the most important event of the year, the Junior- Senior Prom. Graduation is a sad day for all seniors but yet a proud one as they look to the future. Join us as we review School Life in ' 63- ' 64 at Emerson, Our School. Roller skating parties provided many Emersonians with a new source of enjoyment this year.

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Roses and Tears Climax EHS Homecoming Homecoming is thought of as a happy time when Emerson alumnae come back once again to cheer their Alma Mater on to victory and to view the Homecoming Queen. 1964 proved to be no different. Amid brightly colored crepe paper, balloons and flowers, they watched as seniors, Shirley Bewick, Dawn Davies, Pat Long, Lynne Oros, Donna Samardzija and Jan Vician were pre¬ sented as Homecoming Queen candidates. To those students attending their last Homecoming game, the festivities have special meaning, for the full realization of the word senior comes to light. Tension and excitement increased during half-time ceremonies as the queen candidates circled Gilroy Stadium in open converti¬ bles accompanied by senior escorts Louis Barreiro, Marty Culver, Ted Kolodzinski, Nino Muffoletto, Tim Roy and Bob Stutesman. Tension reached a climax when the 1964 Homecoming crown was given to Shirley Bewick. The school played host to Emerson alumnae, parents and teach¬ ers at the Homecoming Dance which followed the game.