Emerson High School - Emersonian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Cheerleaders Sport New Cheering Style in ’64 Varsity and reserve cheerleaders have the job of boost¬ ing their prospective teams ' spirits. The job is difficult at times but this year ' s cheerleaders proved themselves quite capable. Under the leadership of senior Dawn Davies, the varsity cheerleaders learned new cheering techniques, such as the California style of cheering. This added va¬ riety and appealed to those who attended the games. The reserve cheerleaders boosted the reserve teams and showed a great potential as future varsity cheerleaders. Both squads are under the direction of Mrs. Leora Davies, Booster Club sponsor. Her enthusiasm and spirit has sparked many fires in the hearts of Emersonians. Many Emerson students will hold fond memories of the pep sessions held after school on or before the day of a game. The cheerleaders, along with student help, pre¬ pared many skits and arranged for speakers to help boost the team ' s spirit. The cheerleaders began the year by selling Booster Club pens, bookcovers and pennants. During the Home¬ coming season, they made decorations for the game and sold balloons and confetti. To add to the spirit of the basketball season, the cheer¬ leaders sported new basketball uniforms this year. The money for the uniforms was raised through the selling of coffee and doughnuts to night school students. Mrs. Leora Davies, Booster Club sponsor, is often referred to as a dynamo of energy and spirit by students.

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Emerson students found many ways in which to enjoy themselves before, during, and after football and basketball games. Before the football games there was the usual wait for buses which provided ample time for socializing. Before basketball games there was the long walk to Memorial Auditorium and the usual scurry for choice seats. A favorite pastime among the senior girls during basketball games was to tally the baskets of a single player. During football season, students either ran to get a good seat on the bus or searched for car keys after the game. During the basketball season, they made the usual rush from Memorial Auditorium to the Fla¬ mingo where pizzas, cokes, and conversation were in order. Of course, the girls who were going steady with a member of the team found themselves a part of the unique Waiting for my Boyfriend Club. Many football and basketball games will come and go, but for each Emersonian, the one most remem¬ bered will be the one in which the most fun was had, before, during and after the game, for that was the time that friends became closest. There will be many fond memories for future Emerson alumnae. Hey, he made another basket! O.K. girls. I ' m leading now! Sports Events Highlight Activities for Many Hurry up, fella ' s. Fight back, Torrtado, fight back!

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DELEGATES TO ITS ACADEMIC —!, to r: Angeline Korfias, Tim Kraft, juniors, Biil Jamski, senior, Mr. James Clary, Emmett Paul, junior, and Robin Stuart, senior. Students Develop Scholastic Interest Emerson students were proud to learn that their school would be represented on the television pro¬ gram, It ' s Academic. The students chosen to repre¬ sent Emerson werer seniors Bill Jamski and Robin Stuart and juniors Angeline Korfias, Tim Kraft, and Emmett Paul. The group was coached by Mr. James Clary, junior high social studies teacher. Each year, Emerson sends a junior to Purdue to participate in the Summer Science Institute for High School Students sponsored by Purdue University. Be¬ cause of his excellent record in science, Michael Ke.ogh was chosen to attend this year ' s seminar. Emer¬ son is the only school in Gary which still recom¬ mends students to this free summer course. Miss Esther Tinsman, Emerson biology teacher and Mr. Douglas Tweeten, chemistry teacher, recommend the students. Tim Kraft, junior, tries to concentrate in preparation for It ' s Academic.