Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Careful not to make a mistake, senior Nita Latta paints a snow scene for a hall decoration. Couples pass around the Christmas tree so they may enjoy a dance out on the floor. 22 Turnabout in giant sleigh sit and talk, others danced to the songs of Oscar and the Majesties. Several couples looked on as they munched on Christmas cookies and drank punch. After nearly 14 hours of decorating, silver stars, ornaments, and streamers fell from the ceiling as couples took the souvenirs with them as a remembrance of an “ ’Ol Fashioned Christmas.” TURNABOUT COURT - FRONT ROW: Dave McLean, Sandi Lassanske, Jim Jonaitis, Gail Dunning, Mike Smith, Irene Walsko. BACK ROW: Deb Jeffries, Ed Prieboy, Carol Clemens, Bill Kuck, Karen Bosse, Joe Santino. Royal pair reign Popcorn strings hung on a Christmas tree, painted snow scenes, a brick fireplace, snowflakes, and a glow from red and green colored lights set the mood for an “ ’Ol Fashioned Christ- mas,” the ’72 GAA Turnabout theme. Breaking the tradition of the royal thrones, seniors Jim Jonaitis and Gail Dunning took their place as Snow King and Queen in a giant red sleigh streamed with tinsel and Christmas bulbs. While some couples preferred to just Chosen as Snow King and Queen, seniors Jim Jonaitis and Gail Dunning reign over Turnabout. Turnabout

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Drama Teddy bear provides secret hiding place for Savage fortune Unnoticed, the guests of the institution listen to a conversation concerning the hidden bonds. After the children receive the fortune, junior Bea Zepeda as Mrs. Paddy turns out the lights, creating mass confusion. With her teddy bear in hand, senior Mary Koenig tells her children she has no idea where the money could be. Drama Productions 21

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Buzzz. The bell sounded and wild feet-pounding began. Most students made it on time between classes in seven minutes passing time, but many wished for last year’s eight. Beginning upstairs from the far end of the school, long distance travelers headed for the new addition in the Junior High. Delayed by traffic jams, a quick stop at a locker, or a prolonged hi, some students developed daily tardiness. With the Junior High classrooms serving as a part of the high school, students chose between the two cafeterias for lunch. Situated near the foreign language center, two new lecture rooms opened for club meetings. Pupils joyed over an earlier 2:55 dismissal. Crowded buses began heading home at 3:25 allowing active students to participate in after-school clubs or team practice sessions. Shrieking bells ring in academics Working indirectly with most students, the administration center provides both computer facilities and meeting rooms. Points from a chemistry class lecture give sophomore Lynn Caught insight into chemical bondings. Showtime in a half hour, senior Anita Erickson dons her robe for the Christmas choral concert.