Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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ABOVE: Pre-Homecoming game activity is climaxed by a captivating, blazing bonfire at the school. UPPER LEFT: The Class of ' 65 managed to keep tradition broken with their float entitled “ Bottle ' Em.” The sen- iors copped the first place trophy. LEFT: Representing the Class of ' 66 in the parade was the float bearing the title of “Beat-le ’Em. LOWER LEFT: “Goodyear for Highland was the sophomores’ first float entry. BELOW: 1963 Homecoming Queen Janet Gaston appeared somewhat unprepared for the festivities at parade time. She relinquished her crown to Peggy Gargano during halftime ceremonies. Shield 7

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Parade Begins Sixth Annual Homecoming First Place Trophy Presented to Seniors Straining on tiptoe, at- tempting to see over the crowds, the town ' s specta- tors awaited the sight of Highland High ' s band which would mark the beginning of the parade. The sixth an- nual Homecoming parade was on its route to the foot- ball field. Climaxing a hectic week of frenzied activity, the parade wound its way down Kennedy Avenue passed the anxious crowds lining the street. The parade was strewn with unique floats constructed by the classes and clubs of the high school. The parade having reached its destination, the bonfire was kindled and set afire creating a flaming fi- nale to the parade. For the first time, floats were not dismantled and used as fuel for the bonfire. They were saved in order to be displayed on the football field preceding the game and the an- nouncement of the winners of the trophies. The seniors were both surprised and thrilled when their float, Bottle ' Em, claimed first prize. French Club ' s Oui Can Can Chesterton and Key to Victory designed by the Key Club placed second and third respectively. Awarding of the tro- phies ended the initial fes- tivities and made way for an exciting game and a cor- onation. BELOW: Sandi Bielke intently attacks another project involved in the endless work resulting in a Homecoming float. RIGHT: Systematically stuffing napkins into chicken wire, Ilze Bandenicks and Judy Freeman help construct the bottle for the senior float entitled Bottle ’Em. 6 Shield

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ABOVE (left to right): Hearing herself announced as 1964 Homecom- ing Queen, Peggie Gargano raises her gloved hands in pleasant surprise. As Janet Gaston, 1963 queen, puts the crowning touches on her successor, Peggie closes her eyes, trying to grasp the reality of the moment. Con- vinced it is all very true, Pegg ie starts her reign as the 1964 queen with a radiant smile. BELOW: All smiles, despite the cold weather, nominees for the title of 1964 Homecoming Queen, Sandi Norris, Cynthia Kubacki, Judy Blaskovich, Lynn Gall, Peggie Gargano, and Cheryl Groves, wait expectantly for the big news of the evening. 8 Shield