Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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VICTORIOUS HOMECOMING Queen candidates from left are Bev Marion, Tony Gullickson, Pam Hartley, Pat Hopp, Sharon Satterblom. Thursday night ' s festivities include a huge bon- fire. Jordan streaks up the middle as opponents close in.

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HOPP REIGNS OVER Homecoming Queen Pat Hopp smiles radiantly after her coronation. The senior class cap- tured first place with their float De Feet ' Em. 8 The 1961 homecoming festivities at G.H.S. started off with a new tradition. This year the bonfire, pep rally, and an informal dance were held Thursday, October 6, while the parade was held Friday after- noon. At half-time during the game Fri- day night, radiant Queen Pat Hopp was crowned and prize winners of the floats were announced. The Senior class captured first place with their De Feet ' Em. The team upheld our un-defeated record by downing Merrillville 7—0. Victory was celebrated at a dance which followed the game. Queen Pat takes the spotlight while being driven by Senior Tom Wiltfong.

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Surrounding King Joe Flynn and Queen Joan Fitzpatrick are court members Ed Siurek, John Moats, Vir- ginia Dyer, and Sharon Bohling. STANDING behind the king and queen are Sandi Lucas and Ron Marion, the 1960 royal couple. JUNIORS PRESENT “BLUE HAWAII” On the evening of May 20, the couples at the 1961 Junior-Senior Prom danced to the music of the Vic Faraci Orchestra. Providing the setting were decorations corresponding to the theme Blue Hawaii. The crowning of the 1961 King and Queen, Joe Flynn and Joan Fitzpatrick, by the 1960 Royalty Sandi Lucas and Ron Marion, was the highlight of the evening. At the 1961 prom Joe Flynn and Joan Fitzpatrick take the spotlight as king and queen.