Hammond Technical Vocational High School - Chart Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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The 1970-71 basketball season was officially un- derway as Tech gained position of the first tip-off of the game. Tigers went on to beat Merrillville 71-49. Progress could be seen in November toward Tech ' s new addition. The resource center will contain modern f aci li- ties, study areas, and audio-visual equipment. November . . . Cold weather adds chill to school atmosphere . . . Girls plead for dress code revision . . . Pont suits and slacks are in . . .A few demand . . . Protest . . . local industries polled . . . Students claim . . . It should be a choice . . . Dress cannot interfere with education . . . Here to learn . . . Clothing should not matter . . . Parent-teacher-student committee meets . . . Arguments heard . . . Much discussion . . . Student body polled . . . Majority want revised code ... Do not wish full abandonment . . . Committee resolution is given to administrators . . . Students reminded of vocational training . . . Decision reached . . . Code is revised . . . In November girls fought to wear slacks to school in cold weather. A ruling was passed, and they were able to wear “pant suits and dress slacks.

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National Education Week brought parents to school for Tech ' s Open House. Parents became involved as they took students ' places on a mock schedule of classes. October . . . Tigers and alumni look forward to Homecoming . . . Plans hampered . . . Date scheduled . . . Changed . . . Lighted field unavailable . . . Rescheduled . . . Parade route changed . . . Floats hurriedly constructed . . . No bonfire due to danger. . . Spirit picks up . . . Homecoming Week begins . . . Teachers and students regard phases of celebration attire . . . Bermudas . . . Sweatshirts . . . Color Day . . . Class Color Day . . .Tricycle Derby Tua of War aets everyone Th e moin event ° October was Homecoming. Seniors met regularly to complete their first place float for the an- ' ' ' nual parade. in the swing . . . Votes cast for Queen and Princesses . . . Pep assembly cheers plead for Tiger victory . . . A win . . . The trees were gazing up into the sky, their bare arms stretched in prayer for the snows.

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December • • • Mr. Turner and Mrs. Myers step up to the refreshment table at the Christmas Tea. Girl ' s Club sponsors this annu- al event in which all faculty members are invited. Too few days remain for Christmas shopping . . . Too many days left before vacation . . .Halls take a merry note . . . Flurries bring thoughts of gaity . . . Clubs plan toward parties . . . Students realize responsibility to those less fortunate. . . Collections taken during advisories . . . Food cans and staples given heartily day after day . . . Toys chosen for needy children . . . Carrolling in the halls . . . Annual tree appears in cafeteria . . . Santa appears at Christmas Tea . . . Door decorating competition stiff . . . Countdown leaves little time for papers . . . Vacation send-off by drama department . . . Everyone joins in together to sing the finale at the choral department ' s Christmas Concert. Among assemblies attended by Tech students this year was one concerning drug abuse. The discussion was led by Detective Reyome. Letterman ' s fall initiation consisted of the candidates dressing as girls for a day. There was also a special gym session in which the girls played a game of basketball. 7