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

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“Mother Goose ’ 1971 Homecoming theme The day was October 15 . . . It was a typical football game day. Floats, signs, and the yell contest, finished weeks of preparation. Frizzies, buttons, and 1950, anticipated a week of spirit. With speeches, presentations of awards, a skit, and cheering, the student body participated in a Pep Assembly. Crying and happiness surrounded the students when the queen was crowned. The cardboard characters along with the live ones brought out the theme Mother Goose in the lawn display. The time was 7:30 . . . The kickoff was made. The opponent was Hammond High. The band, poms, twirlers, and flag corp, provided the halftime entertainment. Although the game was lost, the Pioneers ' spirit reigned; it was the end of . . . Homecoming 1971 Upper right—Drum Maior, Dick Mecklin, leads the bond in the Homecoming Parade Center left-The Booster Club ' s lawn display takes on a special meaning as the dimensions of a Pioneer come to life. Right-Students, Barb Falda and Ron Carpenter, end a week of spirit, pride, and togetherness, by attending the Homecoming Dance. Far right—Ron Benko imitates a bubbly cheerleader. Some people have all the talent! 18