Emerson High School - Emersonian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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1969—Striving for Improvement 1969—Striving for improvement brought about many necessary changes to the campus of Emerson High School. These changes made education more beneficial and the year more interesting. Emerson, Gary ' s oldest high school, was established in 1908. Through the years, EHS has witnessed many changes, but 1969 has found a blend¬ ing of tradition with exciting new methods and ideas to meet the needs of the school. You will notice changes in academics. Technical courses are now being offered from the new Technical Vocational School and there will be cover¬ age of this in the academic section. School life and organizations will re¬ main almost the same with the exception of people. You will notice a change in the people. More students are taking part in organizations and activities. Athletic teams, whether winners or losers, provide the bond known as school spirit. Emerson High School has been striving for improvement in many areas and 1969 shows evidence of great progress.