La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

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The Homecoming Court: N Row, J. Carney, Queen M. Bo well, G. Zimmermann, G. Miller, and M Gregory Student were »urpri ed when Helen Kipla h appeared at the half-time. Student prepare for the Homecoming bonfire Myra Bowell wa crowned 1963 Homecoming Queen. 15

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The Social Studies Club float was selected as the first place winner in the Homecoming parade. Homecoming— 1963 October 4 was a beautiful, brisk autumn eve- ning—perfect for the 1963 Homecoming. The fes- tivities began with a parade down Lincolnway and out to the high school. The parade was led by the La Porte High School Marching Band and included six floats, the Homecoming Queen can- didates, and cheerleaders. When the parade reached the school grounds, a pep session, led by the cheerleaders, was held around the bonfire. Students then rushed to Kiwanis Field for the Homecoming game with Goshen. After an exciting and successful first half. La Portcans watched the half-time show. As the band formed a crown on the field, the floats were reviewed before the crowd. The Social Studies Club float was the win- ner. The half-time activity climaxed with the crowning of the 1963 Homecoming Queen, Myra Bo well. When the second half of the game ended, the score was 38—6. The Homecoming dance was held at the high school following the game. Thus ended the celebration of Homecoming 1963 for the LPHS students.

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Pepper Club At an organizational meeting held in early fall, Susan Ivey was elected president of the 1963-64 Pepper Club. Other officers included Linda Schroedcr, vice-president. Becky Fields, secretary, and Judy Mussleman. treasurer. With the help of Mrs. Prokop, Pepper Club sponsor, the advisory board, and the varsity cheerleaders. Pepper Club was a great success. I'hc advisory board, consisting of two represent- atives from each class, was chosen by the officers. This year something new was tried in organiz- ing the cheering block. Instead of having two sections as in the past years, only one was used. Girls wore all black with the orange gloves adding much color to the section. The “LP” formation was not used because of the lack of girls. Lach week a group of girls was chosen to make a hoop. The hoop was made of paper covering a metal hoop, with a warning for the opposing team painted on it. At the games the team entered the auditorium through the hoop. The 1964 officer» of Pepper Club are Linda Schrocder, Judy Muulcman, Susan Ivey, and Becky Fields. The Pepper Club advisory I oard makes plan for the sectional. 16