Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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TRADITIONS Traditionally class rings are sported proudly by juniors, seniors, and alumni. The will to win was ignited at the Homecoming bonfire by a tremendous backing of Trojan fans the night before the big game. Throughout the year-from the time school convened to the spring when Commencement exercises will be held High- land high school had a full schedule of activities to maintain its traditions. Students looked forward to proudly wearing a Highland class ring with the Trojan crest which, symbolized attendance at a leading Indiana High school-a high school which offers a well-rounded social and recreational life so necessary to balance the academic program. Homecoming highlighted the football season, and weeks before the event students were busy decorating floats and try- ing to make theirs good enough to earn the first place trophy. In addition to the parade, homecoming festivities included a bonfire, football game at which the homecoming queen was crowned, and a dance for alumni and students. Whatever the individual social taste, one always found something to satisfy it at Highland high. Suppers and soc hops were given before and after many of the athletic events. Al- most Paradise,” the I960 junior-senior prom, was climaxed by the crowning of the king and queen. The four years spent in high school were short years; at least seniors will feel that way when Commencement day rolls around. It will seem that just a little while before they were standing in line at the bookstore window checking the list of required freshmen purchases and wondering if they would ever make it through the next four years. All the evenings of study and preparation for classes will suddenly become meaningful as they put on our caps and gowns and join classmates at Commencement. They’ll bid adieu to friends and look to the future which Highland open- ed for them.

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Highland is proud of the high ideals it has established and maintained in its short life. Precedents have been set, geared to our elevated standards. The more promising students at Highland High enjoyed several advanced classes this year. Selected freshman were per- mitted to take biology and geometry, sophomore subjects and several sophomore students took advanced algebra, a junior sub- ject. Senior math was on the schedule of a few superior juniors. A number of seniors enjoyed new laboratory equipment while taking advanced biology, which was added to the curriculum in the fall. But high school life is not all work and no play. A soc-hop after a football or basketball game was a long awaited event which was attended by the majority of the students. All the past week’s disappointments and failures were forgotten in the music and fun of the crowd at the dance. As an acknowledgement of the fine sportsmanship display- ed by students and athletes at the I960 sectionals, Highland High received the treasured sportsmanship trophy. This trophy, located in the front showcase, served as an incentive for even better sportsmanship in all succeeding sports events. A student’s car being towed away was a scene witnessed by many amazed eyes. A new rule was enforced this year: cars with- out a parking permit in the school parking lot were promptly removed. Students wanting to drive to school had to see Mr. Robert E. Day, vice-principal, and give a good reason why a permit was needed before one could be obtained. Advanced classes and the strict code of dress demonstrate why the Trojans have become the fine people they are. The objectives which we reached in the past have set the The stamp of approval is given to the students attending High- precedent for those who will follow in the future, land’s dances. PRECEDENT Jim Barenie and Sandy McCormack find lab work essential in advanced biology.

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The Final Hour, A Beginning.” Jerry Woodfill, valedictorian, introduced his classmates to a new beginning at the 1960 Commencement.