Manchester High School - Crest Yearbook (North Manchester, IN)

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1k CmmmiSjj {mkd1h j rngetwa ScWi nmk. What were we to be called? On September 23 a meeting of the student body was call- ed to receive ideas and nom- inations for our nicknan-e. Mike Walters, linking the name of our town to that of it ' s predecessor in England, suggested that Manchester Squires would be appropri- ate. Research into the sub- ject showed that the tradi- tional colors of the squires were black and white with a red accent. Several other suggestions were made and the meeting adjourned to consider the suggestions. On the following day campaign- ing was in order and a vote was taken. When the tabu- lation was complete and the school board had acted on the school ' s official name we became the Manchester Squires . Alt of the spirit and ballyhoo of a political campaign reigned on election day. In view of these facts, it is my belief that we should be known as the ' Manchester Squires ' ,

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ob fmti, hhMJwixBii, oad From the moment the first bus arrived, sev- eral needs becarre evident. Present facil- ities for feeding the large student body were inadequate and work was begun at once on a new modern cafeteria. Our band was without uniforms but with the efforts of the Band Parents Organization and the wonderful response of the community, over $7,000 was raised to provide the needed uniforms. We have met to consider a nickname and school colors,

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Manchester offers a well-rounded and expanding academic program. The effects of Sputniks are felt in the science department.