George Washington High School - Post Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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i 'X xx ws 4 ,, 'cg ' 5 , I lf? S H .. , gy M . ' I 19,1 WMI ' ' 4 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS wait in line to attend Indianap- THERE IS ENOUGH FOOD on those trays to feed an army! olis Symphony Concert. Senior boys have the biggest appetite. over students in '69 'F M ,,o, M4 l if THE SPIRIT OF TOURNEY TIME winds its way through the halls between classes. 7 QU f'. A

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x9 FRESHMAN soon catch on to the everyday routine of Cont- inental Life. THE SPIRIT OF '66 pays the '69 Football Team a little visit before the big game. Spirit of Champs in '65 and '66 hovers E... SPIRITED LAUGH-IN puts Continentals in right mood for Tourney Time. Throughout the year 69 Continental happen- ings' included a variety of extra-curricular activities. During spirit week the reproduction of the TV series Laugh-In was performed before the student body. Also, Continentals expressed their loyalty by wear- ing schools colors and booster badges. These events helped recapture the spirit of 65 . Action took place in the most appreciated per- iod, lunch, when boys got together and spoke of the state basketball tourney. As they ate a hearty mealg games, grades, cars, and girls was a part of their conversation. During class break, it is not unusual to see a boy anticipating the arrival of his girl at his locker. Breaks were used to return books, as a last tive- minute study for a test or just to relax and talk with a friend or teacher. Walking through the halls of G.W.H.S., stu- dents saw teachers and friends. The chatter of greeting was often heard. About George Washing- ton High School one can easily find work, play and participation in all students. Gloves, coats, boots and hats were worn by Continentals during the winter season of the year. But even though the weather outdoors wasn't what was ordered, pupils walked to school in the snowy months of October through January.

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TH E 1969 HOMECOMING QUEEN, Connie Higgins and her court, Bonnie Selby, Cindy Warren, Brenda Hicks, and Doris SENIORS Jim Arnold and Steve Downing represented George Washington High School at the Southern Leadership Confer- ence in Wisconsin. These two were chosen to represent Wash- ington as outstanding athletes. 8 Garland. Her Majesty presided at all of the Homecoming fes- tivities. '69 a year for jubilation, Continentals spent '69 in many moods. Some were jubilant because they brought forth the ful- fillment of many dreams, others were serious be- cause they brought an end to many hours of hard work. Some Continentals worked many hours reading magazines and scripts to prepare themselves f or the coming plays and debate meets. The debators spent mos t of their Saturdays competing against other schools. Other students spent many of their nights here at school practicing for the plays they presented this year, THE MAD WOMAN OF CHAILLOTX' and THE CRUCIBLEJ' Three students had the privilege of attending this year's Fellowship of Christian Athletes Camp. This camp was held in the state of Wisconsin. Each year one to three outstanding athletes are chosen to attend and represent their school. From our school Jim Arnold, Louie Day, and Steve Downing were chosen. Homecoming, 1969 was an exciting evening for Connie Higgins and the football team. Connie was crowned queen and the football team scored a vic- tory over Ben Davis, 34-6. The George Washington School ROTC had an ex- citing year for they took the City Rifle Champion- ship with a record of 10-0. The cadets learned the prone position of how to hold and fire a rifle.