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

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Clarkites finally enter new addition; During the first varsity basketball game in Clark ' s own gym, ]an Schmidt anticipates a Del Radloff free throw. Flashy varsity basketball players warm up for their first “home game in the new school gym. Although only just a building, the new addition symbolizes a long wait. A Gary F.B.I. agent informs Clark students of various missions of investigation.

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School life sparks individuality Joe Klen, Sandy Derybowski, and Kim Dafcik prefer to just sit and listen to the music of Bull Run at the Food Fair dance. Student dress continued to be much the same as in previous years; how¬ ever, individual tastes prevailed as students set their own dress code. Blue jeans took on a distinctive look as patches and embroidered designs added personality to them. While boys continued to sport the long hair, many girls considered the shorter hair styles. Several students were seen in body shirts, Palazzo pants, and overalls. Although many styles were seen around school, stu¬ dents usually wore what they were most comfortable in. As an extra-curricular activity, the very few dances that were held were largely attended. If dancing was not one’s thing, he was found relaxing to the music of the band. Wearing blue jeans and assorted shirts at Sig¬ nature Swing, senior girls typify many Clark students. Student Life 15

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auditorium becomes stage for variety Learning and construction have much in common. Both efforts result in growth: abstract expansion of the mind and material growth of a struc¬ ture. These processes occurred si¬ multaneously, as this year marked the completion of the new addition to the school building. Physical edu¬ cation and athletic facilities, a new music department, four shop areas, and a carpeted study hall are con¬ tained within the structure, in addi¬ tion to the long-awaited new gymna- sium. Blueprints have been completed for the renovation of the auditorium and other departments in the main building. Assemblies provided a learning ex¬ perience outside of the classroom, along with the anticipated break in the routine schedule of classes. Be¬ sides being entertained, students were made aware of current issues demanding their involvement now and in the future. Students eagerly participated in a humorous demon¬ stration of hypnotism, as well as in a debate concerning the legalization The singing duo of Myers and Van Delender provide entertainment at an assembly. °f marijuana. Alumnus Tom Tomko returns to Clark to once again exhibit his talents. Repeating different words and suggestions, Dr. Ross begins to hypnotize Ellen Excell. Student Life 17