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

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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.

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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 Homecoming game which was originally scheduled against Griffith was postponed when Brickie Bowl was converted into a small ocean by a steady three day downpour. Students looked wth awe at the waters that reached the top of the metal fence in front of the concrete bleachers. The football locker room was completely flooded, and a raft was used to rescue equipment. Over Homecoming Festivities The class of ’57 took first place honors with their Homecoming display. Those who worked to make it a success — first row: Sue Miller, Janet Scott, David Mergl, Bess Larson, Nancy Osborn, and Chuck Hallas. Second row: Cleo Cope. Sue Mills, Carolyn Martin, Rosemarie Morganelli, and Don Koons. Standing: Ronnie Kelly and Alice Johnston. The grand march was a highlight of the customary after-game dance. Leading the march are Queen Barbara Kane, and Bill Gravel, co-captain of the foot- ball team, followed by the other members of the court, and all students attending the dance.