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

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The Wright-Shannon parade was a long one, and as it traveled in the vicinity of the school, Tom and Carol, the winners, rode in a convertible where the students could view them. All the candidates had many friends and admirers to back them strongly during this year’s election campaign. This group met the night before the election to make final plans for Jim Freeland ' s campaign parade. Purple Slate Victorious Hobart High became the center of a gala and colorful campaign as preparations for the annual election of mayor and clerk-treas- urer began. Candidates were Jim Freeland and Tom Wright for mayor and Jane Hawke and Carol Shannon for clerk-treasurer. Eye- catching posters, clever announce- ments, and a pre-election convo for the purpose of introducing the candidates all added to the excite- ment. The campaigning was cli- maxed by a wild parade which will probably bring back vivid mem- ories to many, especially to those whose cars received dented fen- ders.

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The rope necklace was a popular piece of jewelry this year, and almost every girl owned at least one pair. This is just another one of the fashions that has been brought hack from the past to become popular again. Shown here are Sandra Ramsey, Judy Ferkinhoff, and Linda Zimmerman wearing their favorites. Many extremes in hair styles were noted in Hobart High School this year. Girls wore their hair in lengths that ranged from the very short “DA” cut to long hair. The “crew cut” was still popular with the boys, and included a varia- tion called the “flat top.” Other boys chose to look s hiekish in a long “DA” cut. At the same time they saved money on barber bills. Mary Cortese, Andy Sepke, John Malmquist, and Vivian Isakson show these different hair styles. New Fads and Fashions Each school year has its distinctive fads and fashions that are adopted by the majority of students. Some of these remain for quite a while, others are only temporary. The changes in fads and fashions are outstanding memories of our high school days. The long knee sox that are seen so frequently on college campuses were worn by many Hobart girls this year. This fad that has added a colorful note to school outfits, like most fads, was started by a small group of people. Many others took up the attractive idea, and soon it was a widespread fashion. Rene Distell, Kareen Kienly, Sally Herrick, Janet Erwin, Betty Stephens, Mary Murray, Jackie Moon, Mary Lee Phillips, Jocelyn Hahn, and Arden Lee Campbell are shown modeling their knee sox.

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The 1954 Homecoming was prepared for with great anticipation and a mad combina- tion of excited campaigning for queen, lawn displays by the various classes, and pep talks for the team. The name of the queen was not disclosed to any one until the three final candidates were assembled for the crowning at half time. Mayor Tom Wright announced Bar- bara Kane to be the school’s choice as Homecoming queen. The girls were presented with red roses and they left the field with their escorts to view the game. Our boys were disappointed with a one-sided defeat, but the Edison team later went on to win the conference title. Pretty Barbara Kane Reigns Immediately following the crowning. Queen Barbara Kane and her runner-up, Dolly Sanak, with their escorts, Stewart Kraft and John Mosley walk from the field as the spectators get ready to see the second half of the Hobart-Edison game.