Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Couples enter Turnabout ' Winter Wonderland ' Brisk winter winds, a dark mystical sky. and a soft blanket of snow set the scene for the GAA Turnabout — Winter Wonderland. The ballroom ' s decor in shades of blue and wintery white developed the theme of the December dance. The Big Band of Bill Thomas provided the entertainment. Climaxing the evening was the long-awaited announcement of the new Snow King and Queen. Warren Henry and Joyce Cuculic accepted their crowns and proceeded into the traditional dance around the gaily decorated Christmas tree. Time lapsed, and this soft wintery dream of a Winter Wonderland came to an end. In the midst of snow-frosted windows and under a canopy of blue, couples become a part of a Winter Wonderland In between dancing to the sounds of Bill Thomas ' s Band, couples find time to relax and share a moment of laughter

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Fifteen girls strive for Junior Miss crown Overcome with excitement and nervousness, each Junior Miss contestant pondered in her mind the question, Could it be me? After weeks of individual preparation and rehearsals, the pageant rapidly approached, but out of the competition emerged stronger friendships. Judging consisted of five categories — poise and appearance, scholastic achievement, talent, youth fitness, and a judges ' conference. After receiving the youth fitness and poise and appearance awards, Carol Bunchek proudly accepted her new title as Highland ' s Junior Miss. Looking back, the long hours and aching muscles had been worth every minute, for each girl achieved a feeling of personal satisfaction that could not be measured. Judy Nasty n concentrates on her piano solo, for which she earned the talent award Miss Con- geniality. Ellen Wolfe, acts out ” The Waltz Highland’s fifth Junior Miss. Carol Bunchek. makes her way down the runway, bea ming through her tears. Opening 17

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Deb Pelc named queen at Key Club dance Dancing to the sounds of the Brotherhood, couples enjoyed the night dub atmosphere of An Evening at the Key Club, the theme of the Sweetheart Dance in February. Colors of red and white adorned the cafeteria, setting the mood for the annual dance. The announcement of the new Sweetheart Queen highlighted the evening, as last year ' s queen, Gail Sweeney, crowned her successor, Debbie Pete. Debbie ' s court included Laraine Dunning, Pat Gilsinger.Joanie Provo. Mary Sue Ulber, and Janet Wasson. As the last strains of the music died away and the candles flickered, memories alone preserved An Evening at the Key Club. Enjoying a glass of punch served by Frank Clark, Sophomore Cindy Wells and Senior Phil Amodeo rest between dances Former Sweetheart Queen Gail Sweeney crowns her successor, Debbie Pelc, highlighting the February dance entitled An Evening at the Key Club. Opening 19