Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Redskin Band Plays for President Nixon O) If Hail to the Chief! is played by a group of Indianapolis high school bands, including Manual ' s, as President and Mrs. Rich- ard Nixon descend from Air Force I at Weir Cook Airport. The visit of President Richard M. Nixon added a spark of excitement to the everyday life of In- dianapolis and Manual in February. The Redskin Marching Band had the honor and privilege of join- ing six other Indianapolis high school hands to per- form for the President at the airport. While waiting for the President ' s arrival, the various bands presented a concert for the crowd. For Manual ' s part in the entertainment, the Red- skins played, among other numbers, Hello Dolly, Step to the Rear, and March America. The weather made the wait seem endless; it was rainy and chilly, but faces shone with anticipation. President Nixon was accompanied by his wife and eight Cabinet members. The combined bands played the traditional Hail to the Chief as the President stepped off the plane. The president spoke briefly to the crowd. While he and Cabinet mem- bers met with Mayor Richard G. Lugar and may- ors from nine other cities of comparable size to discuss urban problems, Mrs. Nixon was taken on a tour of such places as Christamore Settlement House and Noble School for Retarded Children. Since the buses returned so late with the band, the cafeteria was already closed. The hungry bands- men were dismissed for the rest of the day. Drum major Mike Christie and Band Director William D. Kleyla get the band members ready to salute the President in their part of the wel- coming ceremony. It was a drab and chilly day, but the thrill and excite- ment warmed everyone. I I

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I i . Senior Anthony Hollis, representing the Redskin Revue, and the choir sings Born Free to the audience during the Ivian auditorium program. This aud is to give Redskins a sneak preview ot what will be in this year ' s Ivian and to promote sales. Auditorium Programs Add Education, Fun Auditorium programs added education and fun to the daily routines of Manual ites. Entertainment varied from the Indianapolis Symphony to student talent in the Tee Pee Talent Parade. The famous musician Kenneth Goodman presented a variety of music on his organ during an enjoyable program. A Junior Achievement presentation and an Amer- ican Legion Aud on communism provided much interesting and valuable information lor students. Speakers during the Opportunity Day Aud stressed the importance of preparing for the future and the necessity of getting a good education. In October, the Ivian started its sales promotion campaign with an And that gave the students sam- ples of events that would be covered in the yearbook. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Memorial Day pro- grams helped commenmorate and celebrate holidays. Ivian Co-editors Kathy Cabonay and Nancy Hendricks shake hands with Mr. Charles E. Emmerich, Manual ' s first principal, who is impersonated by Mr. Dennis Jackson, English teacher. Organist Kenneth Goodman entertains students during an Aud. Mr. Coodman, a graduate from Juilliard School of Music in New York City, has performed throughout the world. 13

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Part of the more than 950 persons attending the Alumni Birthday Party at the Scottish Rite Cathedral listen to Dean Herb Schowmeyer of Butler University, toastmaster. Alumni Fete Manual ' s Diamond Birthday Students and alumni enjoyed celebrating the school ' s Seventy-fifth Anniversary many times dur- ing this year. A special auditorium program in early fall related much of Manual ' s history and success. Miss Carolyn Griffin, English teacher, compiled a 72-page booklet entitled Kmmerich Manual High School, A History, 1895-1969. The book contains facts about all the different activities around Man- ual for her seventy-five years of existence. Highlight of the year ' s celebrations was the Alumni Dinner-Dance. This Diamond Jubilee party, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral on February 14, brought some 950 graduates and teachers together. More than 15,000 announcements were sent to alumni all over the world, and Principal Wayne H. Kincaid invited alums to visit the school. Emcee for the after-dinner program was Dean Herb Schwomeyer, Butler University, a grad. Mr. Henry Roberts, a 1909 grad, was recipient ol the Alumnus of the Year Award presented at the anniversary celebration. Mr. Roberts said that he was graduated from Purdue University in only three years because of his excellent Manual back- ground in math, science, and industrial arts. Manual was honored by a letter from President Richard M. Nixon congratulating her on her Sev- enty-fifth Anniversary and proud history. Traveling Redskins, members of Manual ' s band, were chauffered 1o perform at the President ' s reception at the airport and to the Diamond jubilee dinner in chartered buses.