Madison Heights High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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MH Students Take Part in Politics The election year brought about politic interest every- where-on the radio, on television, and from the Young Democrats and Young Republicans. Students partici¬ pating in these organizations got real practice working at the polls, and met in person the people they campaigned for with such dedication. Wearing campaign buttons, hanging signs, and bringing people who couldn’t drive to the polls were all part of election ’76. Young Democrats were headed by Mrs. Linda Curren and Mr. William Riffe, while Young Republicans were sponsored by Mr. Douglas Vermillion and Mr. Robert Humphrey. Both organizations were formed to help stu¬ dents have a better understanding of government and to know their rights as Americans. In an effort to get a big voter turn-out, Joann Cousins telephones registered voters on election day. Campaigning his way through Indiana, future president Mr. Jimmy Carter answers eager reporters’ questions. YOUNG DEMOCRATS-FRONT ROW: Mrs. Linda Curren, sponsor; Wade Winkler, president; Terry Ball, vice-president; Kris Schmalzer, secretary; Brian Hise, treasurer. ROW 2: Myra Mann, Paul Rinker, John Hagerman, Terry Minkey. BACK ROW: Becky Clark, Beth Burkhardt, Kenneth Wood, Daniel James. 23

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YOUNG REPUBLICANS-FRONT ROW: Jackie Leyva, Tina Reuse, Anita Russell, Kelly Bateman, Tonya Brandenburg, Vickie McGonigle, Jewell Bell, Joan Hilburt, Jay DeCrastos. ROW 2: Kathie Wire, Greg Bell, Lisa Schadler, Debby Goodwin, Belinda Hagerman, Becky Goodwin, Roger Wilkins, Rick DeCrastos, Karen Ankrom. BACK ROW: Rod Belangee, Da¬ vid Wagner, David Bauer, Kelly Roberts, Kim Kelly, secretary; Rob Spaulding, Tina Clark, Ron House, vice-president; David Lewis, president; Greg Stuart. As election day draws to a close, last-minute votes are recorded on a tally sheet at the YWCA. Democrats and Republicans gather in the center of the Mounds Mall to campaign for the general election. First time voters are shown how a voting machine works be¬ fore making the final decision on election day.

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If the Christmas season itself wasn’t enough to spread good cheer around MH, the thought of two weeks away from school caused students to look forward to the holi¬ days. Long weeks of penny-pinching led to gift exchanges between friends. Student Council added to the festive spirit by putting up a Christmas tree in the front foyer and setting a nativity scene outside for students to see during passing periods. Christmas carols could be heard in the back halls as choirs practiced for holiday perfor¬ mances and Heighlighters even carolled through the halls during school. Students began to count off the days be¬ fore vacation and the time for that jolly old visitor, Santa Claus. Unable to find a decent Christmas tree, the sophomores have to settle for Keith Luke ornamented with gold tinsel. Echos of “Joy To The World” resound throughout the gym as Concert Choir sings in the Christmas Convo. Santa Brings A crew of Mrs. Lillian Taylor’s elves prepare toys for Santa to take on his sleigh during a convo skit. I Goodwill, Vacation 24