Franklin Community High School - Kite Yearbook (Franklin, IN)

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floats . . Excitement was high when, after many hours of secret and painstaking work, the gaily-decorated floats were towed into the parking lot for the big parade. The sopho- mores' clever float with its catchy slogan, Hickory, Dickory, It's Time for Victory, carried away top honors in the float compe- tition. football . . Spirits were high as the Franklin Grizzlies rolled against the Danville Warriors in the highlight of the Homecoming festivities. The two teams staged a very appropriate battle for the occasion on the cement-hard fieldg but in the closing minutes of the game, the Grizzlies fell short on an extra point conversion. When the final whistle blew, the Grizzlies were trailing by one point, 12-13. footwork . . . Claudette Swengel and Bob Reed were among the many Franklinites, both past and present, who attended the annual stu- dent council Homecoming dance in the gymnasium after the football game.

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Homecoming Queen Patty Coy After much detailed planning, many bright ideas, and hours of hard work, the 1957 Homecoming became a reality. The lovely queen, Patty Coy, was crowned by Principal Max Wiesman during the half- time ceremonies of the Franklin-Danville football game. Bill McMillan, president of the sopho- more class, accepted the trophy for the best float on behalf of his class, as the fans in the bleachers cheered their ap- proval. Homecoming activities featured . . The 1957 Homecoming Court is Pat Priddy, freshmang Jane Hettich, sophomore 5 Queen Patty Coy, juniorg and Sally Mitchell, senior. 24 Football Captain .--an Wi.ns1ow gives the traditional captain's kiss to Queen Patty as Jane I-lettich looks on.

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The I957 Prom, South Pacific . l Couples dreamily descended from the authentic pier entrance of the City Building in the tropical , moonlight amid the stately palms, and set foot on the shifting, whispering sands of the South Pacific. The beautifully decorated setting seemed to lack only one thing -- the South Seas sky was absent. Adding to the mood of the evening were the never-to-be-forgotten or-duplicated monkeys which were seen on the tables and other strategic places. Other favors were pearly pink shells and colorful printed programs. The service clubs sponsored a Post Prom Party, and the sleepy couples danced into the dawn to the music of Vic Knight and his band. Escorting the lovely queen, Diona Blackwell, to her throne is the class president, Alan Winslow. Queen of the 1957 Prom, Johnnie Marie Graham, Radiant after her crowning, the lovely queen reigns crowns Diona queen of South Pacific over the 1957 Prom. 26