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

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Produce Assemblies A representative of General Motors shows the Clark audience that it isn’t so hard to create an explosion. In the annual talent assembly, toga-togged Chris Condo educates the student body with modernized Latin “lingo.” Mr. Charlet is the moderator of a discussion on the presidential election. Jerry Bercik talks about past elections, Allan Chilla explains the electoral college, and Konrad Banasak discusses presidential powers. 27

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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

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Sectional Enthusiasm Coach Stavros, basketball assistant to Coach Shields, tells boosters the inside story about their team and readies the cheerers for Morton’s stalling strategy. The days preceding the sectionals were filled with excitement and plan-making. Questions such as “How are you getting there?” and “What kind of flower are you ordering?” were asked. Nearly every girl had a flower for the game—either a mum or carnation, both of which came in blue or white. On Thursday, February 23, there was a stirring pep assembly which prepared Clarkites for the games that afternoon and evening. Mr. Mueller and Coach Stavros spoke and senior girls gave a skit. At the game, those wearing large blue collars formed a “C” in the middle of the cheering section. Everyone else wore white, providing a background for the blue “C.” Booster Club members wearing small blue collars and the C-Club members formed a blue border around the entire section. The C- Club also held the hoop for the basketball players to run through. And most important, everyone yelled! The always-high Pioneer spirit reached its peak at sectional time when Clarkites showed that they were mighty proud of G. R. C. The Varsity basketball cheerleaders are Charmaine Macocha, Nancy Matis, Barb Benko, and Patti Poale. Donna Mitchell and Evie Polkinghorn are absent. After hard work by artistic boosters and cheerleaders, clever and colorful signs, which forecast Pioneer victories, are hung in the halls and in the gym. 28