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

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Aqua babes and swim team held a car wash and wax the last day of school. Shelves were emptied and the books were stacked in cartons as students help in the preparation of getting material ready to move to the new resource center. June . . . On a hot early June afternoon . . . Graduates perform first ritual . . . Baccalaureate services are held . . . Still not complete reality to some . . . Days later . . . The final wearing of caps and gowns occurs . . . Lining up in the hall way . . .The first sounds of Pomp and Circumstance . . . The processional begins to move quickly . . .All are inside, seated . . . Around the audience proud faces of parents . . . Tell a very different story . . . Much thought and wonder must be happening . . . And then the march back . . . The gown is returned . . . And hundreds of others hurry . . . To finish in the absence of faces . . . Mr. Kuhn, school board member, congratulates Kevin Hayes as he hands him his diploma. September . . . . June 13

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Tradition and events We go through the every-day monotony. Among this rushing there comes a time tor planning and participating. Each personality becomes involved. Some may plan while others choose only to participate. The growing enthusiasm of Homecoming draws the most shy student into its over-whelming atmosphere of pride and hopeful victory. The musical talents and ambitions of students are brought forward. Many students further their knowledge of other places and people by attending the annual New York-Washington Tour. As students become seniors they plan the plays and parties which remain a constant reminder of the work and pleasure that went with being Tech seniors. Along the line comes a time for fantasy. Prom brings the atmosphere of high hopes and plans so true for certain youth. Yet all is brought back to reality as we find ourselves in caps and gowns leaving the dream world and entering a world of future plans and stabilized decisions. No longer do we participate in the fun of activities. We must leave them behind. Activities which let us be a part. And the school which will remain a continuous part of our lives.