Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Rosemary Regnier, Larry Francini, Anne Sharp, Len Sporman, Judy Rost, Dobie Killam, Maryann Queer, Bill Boyd, Linda Larrabee, Gary Studer, Penny Price, and Rick Gaston assemble on the football field after the big moment of the evening, the coronation of the 1965 Homecoming Queen. Accepting warm congratulations from her attendants and their escorts, Maryann Queer was presented with the royal tiara and bouquet of red roses. Excitement reaches climatic peak as parade begins festivities An over-sized piggy bank adorned the Class of ’67’s successful Home- coming float entry. “Dey Ain’t Wirt Nut’n.” which received third place honors for the hopeful and anticipation-filled juniors. Satisfied seniors watched with fond tenderness as the product of their Homecoming labor, the first prize winning float, was tossed into the blazing bonfire. Sitting triumphantly atop the Senior float, “Layin’ for Victory ,” was a mammoth chicken which cap- tured first place for the Class of ’66 in a last attempt. 6 Opening Section

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The rubble and confusion of the new addition, (LEFT) com- plete with semi-exposed pipes and paint cans, was transformed into a modern addition (RIGHT) after months of construction. One of the many innovations that accompanied the extension of the cafeteria was the addition of a second serving line. Such ad- vancement is typical of the continuing progress at Highland. Greeting incoming students during the Christmas season, a mosaic window painting, created by an outstanding art student, added color to the entrance of Highland High.

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for homecoming The roll of drums and a shrill blast of the drum major’s whistle sig- naled the start of the long-awaited pa- rade. Highland’s marching band led the way as unique and inventive floats of all descriptions fell into line. Each one represented days of exuberant and eager cooperation on the part of the club or class entering it. Spectators of all ages lined High- way and Kennedy Avenues as the pa- rade made its way to the high school. Upon its arrival, anticipation mounted as everyone awaited the announcement of the winning floats. Elated seniors rejoiced as their float, “Layin’ for Victory,” took first prize. Key Club’s entry, “Keying for Football,” won second prize, while “Dey Ain’t Wirt Nut’n” captured third place honors for the juniors. Following the presentation of trophies, the crowd gathered around a blazing bonfire, while cheerleaders aroused spirit and enthusiasm for the important game that was to follow. Everyone then proceeded to the field with high hopes for victory. Sull finding it hard to believe, a sparkling Maryann Queer, accom panied by proud es- cort Bill Boyd, expresses her intense joy aft- er being announced Highland’s 1965 Home- coming Queen.