Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Arpa confronts many firsts during US stay Have you ever thought about breaking the ties between family and friends for a new and different way of life in a foreign country? Arpa Nititham, the American Field Service exchange student, found the transition difficult and confusing at times, yet an over-all rewarding experience. Arpa learned family customs during her 18-week stay with the Hanks. After trick- or-treating for the first time dressed as a Japanese girl, Arpa looked forward to her first snow and a Thanksgiving turkey. School life at Highland included other firsts — students changed classes instead of teachers, and she viewed real football games , not Americanized versions of soccer. Arpa also took part in extra-curricular activities including French Club, Booster Club, and the American Field Service which made her stay in Highland possible. Exchange student Arpa Nititham explains the different customs and ways of every day living in Bangkok , Thailand , her home country, to her sister Carol Hanks, junior. Playing the part of the nurse in the one-act play The Long Christmas Dinner, Arpa actively participates in the student life at her newly adopted high school. American meals, customs and life rapidly become familiar to Arpa as she stays with the Hanks ' during her 18-week visit in the United States. American Field Service 15

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Ruffles, turtlenecks mark fashion scene in new ’68 styles 14 Fads Head to toe co-ordination highlighted the fashion scene this year. Starting at the top, versatile hair styles complimented outfits. The feminine look prevailed for girls; whether long, short, real, or fake, curls were for girls, while boys sported conservative sideburns. Ruffles, pat- terned hose, and mod watches added the finishing touches to girls ' ensembles, and leather clothing also became a common sight around school. Shoes took on the old- fashioned look with chunky heels for girls, wing tips for boys, and plenty of brass for all. Adding variety and color to a once limited choice of boys ' clothes, turtleneck sweater and slacks ensembles and modified versions of the Nehru were comfortable for class, games, and soc-hops. Whatever the look, boys also found the mod watch to be a practical addition to a wardrobe. Papering a locker takes patience, agree sophomores Julie Mikula and Cheryl Ribicki, as they apply bright printed paper. Sophomore Jan Sacha and Senior Anthony Matovina display the current fashions while taking a break between classes.

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Musical, dramatic productions reflect talents Whether a comedy or a psychological drama, musical and dramatic productions were the result of countless hours of dedicated effort; stage crews and cast members worked together to perfect their parts of the productions. From the rising of the curtain to the final call, the operetta, Patience; or Bunthorne ' s Bride, was delightfully amusing. Potential actors and actresses worked under student directors to produc e the five one-act plays for the fall presentation. Princess Rebecca Birnbaum, Two Fools Who Gained a Measure of Wisdom, and Some of My Best Friends were the comedies included on the program. ' The Long Christmas Dinner and ' The Rocking-Horse Winner, two dramas, proved to be equally entertaining. A new house and family are begun, grow, and finally fade into nothingness in The Long Christmas Dinner. Some of My Best Friends, a one-act comedy presents a satire on racial prejudice. 16 Plays