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

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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.

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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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Mr. Louis B. Russell, |r., the longest living heart-transplant patient, speaks at the P-TA Founder ' s Day birthday party. ' Heart ' Man Tells P-TA His ' Life ' Story Among the hardest working people at Manual are the moms, dads, and teachers. As members of the P-TA and Dads Club, parents and teachers sponsor various activities to make money for Man- ual and her students. The benefit money is used lor extras for which no official lunds provide, such as summer workshops and camps, scholarships, and uniforms, and also unexpected emergencies. P-TA concession stands provided refreshments at the football games, and the Dads Club sold snacks to treat the fans at home basketball games. The WIFE-f acuity basketball game was a popu- lar money-making event of the Dads Club. Dads also raised money selling White Elephant mer- chandise at their annual auction in the fall. Moms and Dads also financed Athletic Banquets. On April 17. the P-TA sponsored the annual Pow Wow, their biggest money-raising activity of the year. Came booths were set up in the gym, and assorted items were sold to Redskins and visitors. The cafeteria housed a supper and dance, and the auditorium was the playhouse for a show. Principal Wayne H. Kincaid showed films of his European tour at the first P-TA meeting of the school yen. On February 4, the members celebrated founders Day with a birthday party. Mis. William Housam, seated, and her daughter, future Redskin Ruth Ellen, accept the P-TA membership fees from Mr. and Mrs. John R. Drake. The table was set up in the main en- trance of the school on the night of Open House to encourage parents to join. If)