Lake Central High School - Quiver Yearbook (St. John, IN)

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Centralites respond to local issues Traces of love long ago, that didn ' t work out right. Traces of life . . . Centralites become more aware of national issues. The war in Vietnam, eighteen-year-old vote, envir¬ onmental crisis, drug abuse and crime drew the at¬ tention of students to Lake Central. Pollution plagued the Calumet Region as industries and autos poured chemical wastes into the sky. Lake Michigan and its tributaries were menaced with refuse from bordering factories and cities. The Lake Central community mourned the slaying of St. John Marshal James Larimer and Indiana trooper John Streu. The officers were investigating a suspicious car at Rolling Elementary School when its inhabitants opened gunfire on them. LCHS’ers earned $2300 for the Lake County Asso¬ ciation for Retarded Children as 200 Centralites joined in the Walk for the Retarded. Each marcher signed sponsors who agreed to pay from ten cents to five dollars for each mile covered. LC students saw the importance of problems in the world about them. Their concern and action added to memories of national and local events. Instead of just discussing the pollution problem, LCs Science and Ecology Club initiated a pollution control program. An St. John Town Marshal James Larimer was killed by two young car thieves, behind Kolling School. 8

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Ml Performing Indians strike impact Faded photograph covered now with lines and creases. Tickets torn in half. Memories in bits and pieces. Recognition of Lake Central’s Marching Band con¬ tinued to increase when they won the Sweepstakes Trophy from the Northern Indiana Band, Orchestra and Vocal Association, the seventh consecutive year. The Marching Indians made their first appearance at a Chicago Bears game in December. The next week, the band travelled to Detroit to perform at a Lions and Packer football game. In addition to these nationally televised shows, the musicians and Centralettes marched in several parades during the year and at an Indiana State football game. Lake Central’s Theatre Guild productions related the group’s stage ability to other students and the community. The chilling drama “Wait Until Dark” was presented in the auditorium during November. Excellent character portrayal and realistic stage design drew viewers into the suspense of the play. Hours of memorization and practice were required for the polished, professional-like appearances these Centralites gave. Their determination and drive won applause from all their audiences. These band and theatre achievements will be remembered for the proud recognition they brought to LCHS. Diane Krieger and Kristal Deavours hand usher Greg Walz their tickets for the fall play , “ Wait Until Dark.” Under the direction of Mr. Douglas Jordan , the Marching Indians once again won many honors and awards. 7

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Protests swept across the Calumet Region as Lieutenant Calley was convicted of murdering innocent Mai Lai villagers in South Vietnam. Several Lake students signed a petition, asking President Nixon to pardon Calley. attempt was made to correct unsightly dump sites in the com¬ munity by these concerned students Donna Creviston and Lisa Spragia, along with many other LCHS students, walked to raise funds for the retarded.