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

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Guest Schools Participate In Military Ball Sleepy-eyed students boogied down to the music in the Dawn of the 50 ' s dance celebrating the opening of basket- ball sectional week. From 6 A.M. to 7:30 A.M. the gym was open, records were played, and orange juice and donuts were served. To celebrate a triple-overtime football victory , A Sleeking Party was held after the Munster game. The price of the dance was determined by your neck inches multiplied by five. Students turned to the Youth Center dances on weekends that weren ' t occupied by school activities. United We Stand was the theme of the military ball. As a change ROTC members from Portage and Lowell were invited. Setting a serious mood, the annual semi, Starlight on Snowflakes was held in the new cafeteria on December 1. Uf Upper Right— At the basketball homecoming dance, Be my Brickie Valentine, Lead singer, Terry Watkins along with Bill Wuehn and Wayne Sothman of Celebrate sing another one of our old favorites. Above — During the football homecoming dance, “ Golden Memories, queen Cindy Hollingsworth and her escort Mike Retzlaff enjoy the music. Right— Juniors Cindy Hickey and Ed Houck take time from dancing at the semi to en- joy the atmosphere as well as each others company. 20 Dances

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Upper Right— Aher many long hard hours of practice the ROTC drill team goes through many complicated maneuvers during the homecoming halftime festivities. Above Left— Starting forward lack Head shoots for two in the homecoming game. After an exciting second half, the Brickies lost a tough struggle against the 59ers. Above— At a moment of extreme excitement, Sherri Hopper lets out a shriek while Booster Club officer loan Ring ad- vances to congratulate her for being crowned Queen. left — Members of the homecoming court consisted of sophomore Dorna Meier escorted by Bill Lewis, junior Cindy Hickey escorted by Cary Eckert, and senior Sherri Hopper, queen, escorted by Dave Vinzant. Basketball Homecoming 19 Crowning Highlights Homecoming Festivities The Brickies suffered a disappointing homecoming loss as the 59 ' ers of Andrean handed them a score of 55-53. Homecoming was a little more special this year as the queen and her court wore formal dresses for the activities. Dresses for the girls were required attire for the after-game dance, which was titled Be My Brickie Valentine. The performing band at the dance was ' Celebrate ' and the dance was sponsored by Booster Club. The cheerleaders sponsored The Cutest Baby Basketball Player. Bob Sawicki captured the title and won seven suckers, one for each day of the week.

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Above— Five candidates and their escorts stand anxiously awaiting the an- nouncement ol the military ball queen. Lelt—layne Simmons smiles happily as Colonel Henderson crowns her as queen. Her escort was Bob Abner. Lower Left— Cathy Thorgren shows her enthusiasm toward dancing at one of the many Youth Center dances. Below— Girls show spirit by dressing up for the 50 ' s at the Dawn of the 50 ' s dance for basketball sectionals.