Hammond High School - Dunes Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Most important in the school life of an individual is academic achievement, so it is only natural for academic accomplishments to play an important part in the for- mation of the “Spirit of ’76.” Class- room activity included new teach- ing methods such as television, more demonstrations for science classes, and speakers who shared their knowledge with students about sub- jects from chemical composition to city welfare. National Merit schol- arships were won, many entered the National Honor Society, and many others strived for better academic attainment. Speech, music, servi ces , to the school, and journalism — among others just as important, aided participants and observers.

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Graduation is completion of a Goal: the Beginning of New Ones Graduating seniors listen attentively to the commencement ad- dress. In less than an hour these people will have officially com- pleted their high school education. Waiting nervously in the Civic Center hall preceeding the Pomp and Circumstance march is one of the longest parts of commencement. An end and yet a beginning is graduation’s mes- sage. Completion of a successful four years means new opportunities and responsibilities — giving I the graduation class new hopes along with their memor- ies of what has passed. What each person cont ributes to the spirit of his school becomes important at that moment of receiving his diploma, for a sense of ac- complishment is cherished by everyone. The spirit of Hammond High does not leave the individual after graduation, however; its influence stays with him for many years.

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