Fort Lauderdale High School - Ebb Tide Yearbook (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

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HAPPY? That is an understatement! Miss Sylvia Cross displays her feelings as she was announced “Homecoming” Queen of 1959. “WE DID IT AGAIN!” cries Nancy Sumwalt as Shar- leen Able, Joan Critchley, Jeri Bittner, Gwen Rea, and Linda Sumwalt jump for joy as Anchor was announced Color Day, Bonfire, Dance, Game, Make a Success Highlight Is Crowning of Queen THE HOMECOMING WEEK began on the 9th of November with all the student body dressed up in the Flying “L” colors of blue and white. Tuesday night was the annual “Bonfire,” 'Snake-dance,'' and “Student Council Dance.” Thursday came and the finishing touches were put on the floats. Friday came. Lockhart Stadium never looked so good. The game was played against Norland and the “L’s” came out vic- torious with a 51-0 score. Sylvia Cross took all honors as she was crowned Homecoming Queen. After the game, was the patio Homecoming Dance sponsored by Sinawiks. HAMMERING, PAINTING, etc., all go into making a float. Anchor Club’s “Viking Ship” is prepared by chair- man Nancy Irish and crew.

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THE SENIOR TEA was hailed a stunning event and well attended. John Barker headed the reception line and introduced parents to Sandy Aanes. HE’S OUR REPRESENTATIVE! Congressman Paul Rogers spoke to the junior and senior classes about our nation’s standings and defense efforts. Festivities, Superlatives Announced; Winter! Work Increases as Year Goes on THE DATE, November 26th, strikes a thought in everyone’s mind that is almost unerasable. This date means Thanksgiving. Key Club took the first prize in the competition of Thanksgiving baskets. The senior Superlatives were announced as fol- lows: Most Popular, Noel Doepke and Bob Berry- hill; Best All Around, Cathy Pierce and John Barker; Best Looking, Alice Schmidt and John Stimpson; Most Intellectual, Sharon McMillan and Roger Parks; Wittiest, Chickie Sharp and Carl Smith; Most School Spirit, Ann Fleming and Joe Jolley; Friendliest, Bonnie Ulrich and Joe Pesek; Most Dependable, Marsha Kingsley and Bill Milli- kan; Most Talented, Laura Mullins and Pete Jensen; Most Athletic, Marilyn Floyd and Tom Crawford; Best Personality, Sandy Aanes and Dennis Hutchin- son. “QUIET VILLAGE,” the Junior Class Dance, was deco rated in the African theme as Pat Zimmerman shows off the “pot” with Pam Farrish and Sandy Forman looking on. 39

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“winner” in the “Homecoming” Float Competition. This is Anchor’s 5th year at winning this event. The float was a giant Viking ship with Flying “L’s” rowing home victorious as the defeated Vikings hang dead over the sides of the ship. Singing as they rowed, “We, came, We saw, We conquered.” ful Homecoming, Floats and Parade Lead Way YEA, TEAM! Coach Duke Maltby gleams as he shakes hands with Norland’s coach. Our first victory with a 51-0 score. Yea “L’s.” BONFIRE? Yes, an enormous crowd gathered for our annual Homecoming Week events. All yelled to their extent and danced and ran to their utmost ability. 4!