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

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Casual Dances Break School Monotony A special attraction to the Latin Club dance, “Sacrifice Smash,” was the mop chariot race. The balcony of the gym boasts a view of many dancers exerting themselves in the latest maneuvers. Cha-cha lines wriggle their way back and forth across the floor during a Friday night dance. Clarkites in pairs, trios, and circles swing to the discotheque rhythms popular this year. The ever-popular Clark dances increased In favor with the students This year as bands provided most of The entertainment. The GRC ‘Discotheque ” or big gym as it is More commonly known, was the scene Of a vivacious display of all The latest steps. The dances ranged From the informal class swings To the gala spring affair, the Prom. 19

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British Influence Dominates Fashion This year’s fashion motif was definitely International. England’s “Oliver” Blouses, France’s discotheque dress, Ski pants and parkas from the Alps, And the U. S. Navy Middy style were the vogue. For out-of-school activities, students chose stretch slacks, ski jackets, “knee knockers,” white levis and school jackets. The current trends in hairstyles, the Ivy Lea¬ gue look and long straight hair, are model¬ ed by John Merker and Tamsie Miskus. Many fashions prevailed at Clark during the year. Girls wore coordinates, “discotheque” dresses, knee socks, and madras. Boys donned the college look with sweaters and loafers. ■

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Select Pupils Attend Summer Institutes Many Clark seniors attended special summer sessions at various colleges. Among them, Mary Ann Poracky, Latin Institute, and Jan Michalak, Social Studies Institute, spent a week at I. U. Last summer Janet Duncan and Joan Varellas attended Indiana University’s Library Institute during the month of August. Throughout the week they learned library skills. Holly Humphreys, Jim Ruf, Ava Markonni, Bob Moynihan, Car¬ ole Girski, and Tim Beaudrie represented Clark at Girls’ and Boys’ State during the summer of 1964. The American Legion sponsors the mock government for the high school seniors.