Lew Wallace High School - Quill and Blade Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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September 2 was an unforgettable evening for these two senior girls. Mr. Tom Higgins, a Gary disc jockey, interviews Football-O-Rama queen, Eleanor Buzuvis, while Mr. Gene Kirtland presents a bouquet of red roses to Pat Haberkorn, alternate. Students enjoy themselves at stag dances with very little dancing, but much laughing, talking, and strolling around to see who else has come for an evening of fun. tumn 8

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• • • I We looked forward to this day with mixed emotions — September 9 — the first day of the new school year. With the ringing of a bell, 2,587 students started back to the routine of everyday school life. It seemed difficult to forget about sum¬ mer splash parties, weiner roasts, and hours of extra sleep, but we soon found out we had to live differently. From the very first bugle, the pace is set. We are concerned with changing program cards, getting new books, greeting new friends, and becoming acquainted with new teachers. We struggle through the crowded halls, rush to classes and try to settle down to the business of learn¬ ing. As the dismissal bell rings, we hurry to our lockers won¬ dering what books to take home. Although feelings range from the obvious confusion of a freshman starting a new life, to the carefree confidence of a senior soon to end his high school career, everyone agrees that September is exciting. Carrying books isn ' t on easy task. Jack McKinney and Pat Dowdy are running into complications as they deliver text books from the storeroom to the class¬ room teacher. How will I ever get all my homework done? wonders Tom Hrinda as he tries to decide what books to take home.

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tu tYi- aSj .— cJ, • • • Dispelling the adage that school is all work and no play, a program of fun-packed social activities provided us with plenty to do. Although a light drizzle prevailed the night of Septem¬ ber 2, Football-O-Rama festivities were gay. Marking the night was the crowning of our Football-O-Rama queen, Eleanor Buzuvis. Wallace showed its great potential by defeating Emerson. The score was 9-0. Nominating of our homecoming queen candidates by the senior football players and the Student Council, the sale of Homecoming mums by the Publications Staff, the pep rally, the football game, the crowning of Bunnie Laz¬ zaro as our 1959 Homecoming queen, and the dance fol¬ lowing the game comprised our traditional Homecoming events. As the football season progressed, n ights became a bit chillier. Half time generally found us at the concession stands eating freshly popped popcorn or sipping hot coffee. We wouldn ' t have missed the excitement of this season for the world, especially since it brought us a city champion¬ ship in football. A crown, a football, a gold pendant, and a dozen rose .were presented to Bunnie Lazzaro, 1959 Homecoming Queen. The court members, Karen Philipps, Carol Laskowski, Pat Hodurski, and Sarah Flynn, each received a silver pendant and yellow roses. Bright yellow mums give Homecoming an added touch. Barbara Vorkapich, chairman of the mum sale, checks off names. Florie Pil ' a, Judy Hadberg, Rhonda Beres, and Pam Duvall receive their mums to wear to the game. 9