Hobart Senior High School - Memories Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

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“Come on, Gene, let’s go!” With crepe paper flying, horns honking and students yelling, excitement really filled the air on the big campaign day. It was really a sight to behold — two parades, in one day. A convertible with the Purple Ticket can- didates, Minnie French and Gene Clemens led the gala affair. As everyone knows by now, the Purple Ticket was the victor in the election. . . . it ' s September All set to start their parade are Eleanor Zunich and Curt Nelson, candidates on the Gold Ticket. Led by a police escort, the parade formed in front of the school and went down Main Street and other parts of town where students stood in groups to watch and cheer their favorites. By the time everyone was ready to go to the polls, they had seen their share of campaigning. campaign time . . . Congratulations and handshakes were in order for the new mayor, Gene Clemens, and clerk treasurer, Minnie Sue French, as they took office in September. Mr. Moody, and the losing can- didates, Curt Nelson and Eleanor Zunich, were the first to offer their best wishes. Our 1953-1954 mayor has been an enthusiastic leader in guiding the student body through a successful school year. He has been the spark plug behind the school drives and accomplishments, with the aid of an equally enthusiastic council, cheer leaders, and the student body as a whole. 8

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“I wonder how those poor teachers do it,” re- marked Gene Clemens as he collapsed in his chair after a busy day of acting as high school principal. In his experience as a grade school principal Jim Mackey found it necessary to use a bit of discipline. The moral of his little lecture to a problem child could well be “Be a good boy or you’ll grow up to be like me.” system . . . another new tradition . . . April Fool’s Day was no joke to this hard working senior faithfully the schedule listed on the board. For one entire diy who took over a sixth grade at Liberty. Ted Milenkoff followed the seniors were supreme in the Hobart educational system. 7

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Displaying some of the tools that are so helpful to shop boys, Mr. Thomas Farlow, freshman shop teacher, explains the use of one of the tools to a parent visiting the shop. Modern equipment plays a very important part in shop safety and a help in the building of fine furnishings. Many offers were received by June Miller from teachers for her first oil painting which she did in art class. Miss Gentry points out some of the outstanding features of June’s work to Mrs. Miller, her proud mother. The paintings were displayed on Back To School Night along with other works of art. . . . back to school night . . . Mrs. Eleanor Deal, junior high school social studies teacher, proudly displays the work of her students. The scene depicts an early western frontier settlement. In the background are character dolls dressed in costumes of early American history. 9