Lawrence Central High School - Bears Den Yearbook (Lawrence, IN)

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Roddick Auditorium o ers opportunities oi OPPORTUNITIES for broadening 0ne's knowledge and getting that forgotten bit of home- work done are provided by many convocations held throughout the year. Elisha Reddick Auditor- ium, named for Lawrence Township's first teach- er. was host to the many speakers and entertainers who presented programs for the student body. Through these programs students were given the opportunity to introduce speakers, and were many times speakers themselves. Victims from the audience for many performances enthusias- tically increased audience participation and interest. The beginning of the semester highlighted orientation programs, counseling and class meet- ings. Juniors and seniors assembled during home- room periods to hold class office nominations, and later to hear their presidential acceptance speeches. New faculty members were formally introduced early in the year. Hobby enthusiasts, experts in specialized fields, award-winning entertainers and inspiring speakers brought their talents to Lawrence. The holiday season spotlighted programs presented by the various organizations and choral groups, all adding to the festival spirit. The Journalism Department delivered an unusual sales skit written by the staff. This play utilized many of the staging faculties for Hspace-age effects. The Home Economics Department featured students modeling styles they designed during classes in a finale of the year. During the heat of the national and state elections, spirited seniors debated the campaign issues before the student body. A forum, answer- ing questions, and mock elections were held after student registration for the presidential, guber- natorial and senatorial races. The beautiful interior and the intricate lighting system furnished a combination of aesthetics and utility seldom found in high schools. Each program enriched the lives of the student body and brought the talent of the world to our doors. Combining rare musical talent, audience participation, and his own, warm, personal philosophy, Mr. Charles King presented one of the best received convocations ever at Lawrence. Gun hobbyists and history enthusiasts were especially interested in Ray Sullivarfs noisy convocation on the history ofthe gun. Highlighting the political campaigns across the nation, Nelson Grills, Democratic candidate for State Senator, followed W. W. Hill, Republican, in expressing his views on local issues.

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Prom wonderful NERVOUSLY steeling himself to dial . . . anxiously jumping at the first ring she hears . . . ordering tux and dress 12 days in advance . . . hurriedly ordering a corsage 12 hours in advance . . . those idiotic suspenders . . . that lilac polish that faded blue. . . an empty gas tank . . .an empty wallet . . . the slowest 60 minutes ever. l964,s Junior-Senior Spring Ball was every- thing to everyone. A triumph in that the weeks of preparation and waiting were here. A tragedy that it would soon be over. A relief that it was. Prom is not just one night's dinner and dancing. It is a lifetime contained in one month. For the junior, a myriad of hectic and frustrating hours in planning sessions and exhilerating anticipation. For the senior, anxious waiting and a sudden realization that this is the last big event. Prom? Not a dance, not a date, not an event, but newly prrived men and women viewing adult- hood. This is prom-radiant beauty sunshining from those that never quite expressed it before. This is prom-a special time with that one special one. This is prom-life realized in a single, fleeting, yet glorious moment . . . prom. I Diane Morris, julie Todd, Susie Allman, Cathy Truelson, and Kathy Whitham show by their winning smiles, why they were nominated for 1964 Prom Queen. N The endless waiting, the tense-filled hours, days and weeks, all terminated in one great burst of tears by Julie Todd at the moment of her Coronation as Prom Queen.

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En'o ment and Knowledge W Qlie, tt 'Z J 522 Below left: Susie Allman's big moment Comes when she gets measured for lu-r Cap and gown. Below right: Cutting ready for the state finals, swimmers Cliff Pri:-m. Brian Bolt. Nic-k Sahm, Larry Priem turn barbers to give Dan Tltarp a haircut. ' 1 A120116 left: Wiootlie Reno practices the l'lf6IN'll lturn for a con- cert perforntancv. Above: ,luurnalism ll students prepare a display about newspapers. Lcjt: illlle end of a perfect day. Below: L.C.,s llJllf'll6S are tasty as illustrated by Debbie Smith, ar- NGK N f '- QS . QN- 'trail