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

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In history we find many countries fall to a higher power. So is the case with Tech. Even though, our school will be transformed into a Vocation- al Center, it still will hold the echo- ing memories of years gone by. The foundations of many students were cast here. These students shall go forth building upon what they have already learned. Many students and faculty will be faced with where to go or job place- ment. There is one sour note to all this, though. Our student enrollment will diminish to a great extent. One reason is because of our graduating seniors. Second, there will be no freshmen calss. Third, and most im- portant, some will not feel the need to pursue their education. We may think of Tech’s closing as a mere school closing, but this is not true. These doors have driven the paths deep into this community. The Arts, Technical training, and Busi- ness have developed our communi- ty. We are not asking for a pat on the back acknowledgement, but just an eye opening in forgotten minds who have criticized these halls and not the accomplishments. Teachers coincide with all these words. They are our philosophers, advisors, and friends. We owe much gratitude for their teachings. But not so much the teaching, but their sense of patronage. That key word is what will hold our name true for- ever. Our patronage will be tested to see if Tech can go out with its flying colors of Brown Gold. 27

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Other 50’s Day show offs during Winter Festival week give you a glimpse of male fashions of the times. 26 Spirited Students Dress up for 50’s Day. At Left — Saddle shoes were in in the 50 ' s. (We ' ve come a long way with today ' s designer jean ' s) Below— Chuck Town- send twirls Kim Novak.

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“KISS ME KATE” Gloria Pena (Lilli) gives instructions to Cyndee Hellems (Hat- tie). Right: Nilda Marcano (Bianca) with suitors Billy Sanchez (Lucen- tio) and Eugene Hopson (Gremio). Below: Dancers left to right — Irma Aguirre, Lottie Larson, Paula McGuire, Naomi Lee, Linda Turner, Mylinda Holbrook, Sherry Diaz.