Emerson High School - Emersonian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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This Is Emerson, Our School When the Steel City of Gary was but two years old the need was seen for a high school to accommodate the children of the ever-growing number of steel work¬ ers. The school was named Gary High School and later changed to Emerson High School. Emerson was built with a unique educational system inspired by William A. Wirt which was known as the Work, Study, Play plan. It soon became nationally famous. Since that time, 56 years ago, Emerson has grown and prospered with age. A primary building was added in 1926 and with the addition of a third building this year, the school was split into two separate schools—Emerson High School, and the Emerson Elementary School. Named after Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emerson tries to uphold the ideals of free-thinking and freedom which were first conceived by its namesake. Trying to attain the ideals for which Emerson stands is the goal of every Emersonian. Emerson ' s influence is shown in many of Emerson ' s school functions. From the Student Council based on a democratic form of government, to the elec¬ tion of officers by the entire student body, our school shows that it believes in all the ideals of its name¬ sake patriot, Ralph Waldo Emerson. We, the staff of the 1964 Emersonian, invite you to join us as we review the events of the year 1964 at Emerson, Our School. Table of Contents School Life 4 Academics 20 Organizations 36 Sports 60 People 78 Index 118 Advertisements 124

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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.