Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Clowning around, jester Senior Chuck Brady perches himself atop the Drama-Thespians and Nl : L car before the parade line up. ’72 HOMECOMING COURT— TOP: Nancy Leyden, Ralph Michalec, Sue Howlett, Bill Kuck, Joanne Trgovich, Lou Corso. BOTTOM: Debbie Moor, Tom Blink, Donna Morgan, Joe Santino, Wynona Latta, Mike Smith. Attaching the alligator proves to be the last step to victory as Senior Class President Steve Manich makes a final check. Crates, wood and a Pirate dissolve to ashes as the bonfire flames reach into darkness. Homecoming 13

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Intense heat shot out like a crack of a whip and forced people back as the bonfire soared higher and higher. With the sky ablaze and the crowd shouting, Homecoming festivities got under way. Cheers of approval exploded from the stands filled with booster block members, anxious parents, and inquisitive bystanders as Seniors Tom Blink and Debbie Moor were crowned King and Queen. Although it was dreary, windy, and misty, the weather did not dampen the Trojans’ spirits during the Homecoming parade. Floats that had dissolved into nothingness and students in soggy costumes were centered around “Walt Disney World”, the 1972 Homecoming theme. Seniors shone with a feeling of pride as their class float captured first place for the third consecutive year. Wanting to hear the ring of the victory bell and also break their losing streak, the football team fought for a 7-6 victory over the Merrillville Pirates. After the game, an Alumni Coffee hour ended the ’72 Homecoming activities. Homecoming Rain, cold fails daunting senior spirit King and queen Tom Blink and Debbie Moor beam with happiness as they begin their reign. Last minute touches by juniors Don Moffett, Jim Middleton, and Mike Jezuit complete the class float in time for the parade. 12 Homecoming

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Homecoming Anticipation was etched on spectators faces during the final tense moments of homecoming action. The clock ticked off the last remaining seconds and the Trojans clinched another victory. Early in the first quarter the Merrillville Pirates scored a touchdown, but failed in the extra point attempt. Throughout the rest of the game, the Trojans fought off Pirate attempts and in the final minutes launched an offen- sive attack culminated by a pass snared by junior Doug Devich to tie the score six all. What proved to be the winning point was kicked by senior Bill Ruck amid the cheers of Highland fans. Hailed as most valuable players of the game were senior Bill Ruck for his all-out effort and junior Doug Devich for scoring the only Trojan touchdown. Checking his shoe, senior Dave Maclean prepares for the opening kick-off against Merrillville. Rainy weather fails to dampen Key Club ' s spirits and their first place float. Victory prevails over rainy skies