Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

Page 10 text:

Led by cheerleaders, the booster block, in the formation of the traditional H enthusiastically backs the team. Once again success rang throughout the building as the victory bell was sounded after a triumphant wrestling meet.

Page 9 text:

looks ahead to the future with plans for expansion Replete with traditions, the Senior Court, as seen through the windows of the high school library, affords students a place to relax and converse during breaks. Open to students when weather permits, the all-school court provides fresh air and relaxation for students between classes or during their lunch hour breaks. Building 5

Page 11 text:

Raising the flag each morning along with many other duties has become part of the regular routine of cadets in the R. O. T.C.,a program introduced this year. Accepted innovations convert to traditions of present, future life Remember when the gymnasium became a Japanese garden or the depths of the ocean? Many students now attending Highland, probably do not remember these proms, but because of these, the prom has become one of the many revered traditions at Highland. Progress constituted many new innovations which may, in time, become the traditions of tomorrow. However, the activities most anxiously awaited were those formed a decade ago. Seniors ruling the senior court . . . decorations highlighting the water tower . . . potato chip crumbs and peanut shells ornamenting the cafeteria . . . any place in or outside of the school could be seen evidence of previous years of planning, combined with today’s modern techniques. Blue and gold were the colors chosen in 1958 to represent the school, and Trojan the name for athletic teams. Gradually the Trojan head appeared on class rings, lettermens sweaters, and band uniforms, thus becoming Highland High’s insignia. Other innovations have been formed in more recent years, among them being the victory bell. It is through innovations like this, that traditions are formed. Adding finishing touches to their snowman. Seniors proudly claim him as being their properly making use of their pri vileges including their pri vote court. Honoring feats of outstanding individuals and teams are the increasing number of trophies symbolizing the success through- out the past and present years at Highland High.