George Rogers Clark High School - Powder Horn Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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Through Robertsdale and Whiting Excitement and enthusiasm reigned as the 1960 Homecoming weekend, October 21 and 22, drew nigh. Loyal Clarkites exerted their efforts for the success of the event. Faculty members, cheer¬ leaders, and Booster Club representatives contrib¬ uted after school hours to make this year’s Home¬ coming a success. To begin the celebration, a pep rally was held Friday, October 21. The rally consisted of a speech by Joe Jackson, Booster Club president, two senior skits, and cheers directed by the yell leaders. Then, as suspense grew, Carolyn Nickel was crowned 1960 Homecoming Queen by Tom Barlo, C-Club president. On Friday night, the queen and her court were featured amid lavishly decorated floats and cars in the pre-game parade. At the game, the Pioneers were victorious as they defeated the Tech Tigers 19-7. To conclude the festivities, the varsity cheer¬ leaders sponsored a Homecoming dance in the gym on Saturday night, October 22. I960 Homecoming Court — Donna Stombaugh, freshman; Sharon Gootee, sophomore, and Johnetta Mihalo, junior. Queen Carolyn Nickel smiles over Clarks’ successful 1960 Homecoming parade and game. Onlookers gaze at Carolyn Nickel and escort during the coronation dance. This Saturday dance concluded festivities.

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Sophomores complete last minute preparations on Home- A windy October afternoon sees Clarkites tacking crepe coming float. More than thirty floats jammed the streets. paper and “Beat Tech” banners to their float entry. The AVO’s flower-covered car broadcasts encouragement to the Pioneer team. Per¬ haps these camera operators visualize a Clark victory as the Homecoming climax. 24

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High Magazine salesman for the day, George Spanos, throws darts. Council members look on as he shoots for $2. Bill Burk, who is delivering his campaign speech, gains poise by speaking before a high school audience. Unseen Helpers Bustle Backstage, Help to Two small children of a snake specialist ease Clarkites’ snake-like fears by guiding the reptile into its box. Clarkites saw what assemblies were like from their seats in the audience, but few were aware of the unseen factors which helped the assemblies run as smoothly as they did. One of the most important factors was the stage¬ hands. A VO members set up the microphones and the speaker’s stand and, if necessary, ran films. When special lighting effects and curtain pulling were desired, Stage Crew members were on hand. Another virtually unknown factor was Mr. Arthur Erickson. From his seat in the second row, center section, he gave the signal which started each assembly. When a speaker was on stage, Mr. Erickson gave him signals to speak more clearly and loudly, or, by the use of clever gestures, he even made suggestions on what to do or say. Mr. Erickson scheduled assemblies of two types. Some, such as panel discussions and programs spon¬ sored by large companies, cost the school nothing. The others averaged a cost of $75, paid by profits from the Student Council magazine drive. Clark’s assemblies not only were interesting and entertain¬ ing, but they aided in our cultural development. 26