Martinsville High School - Artesian Yearbook (Martinsville, IN)

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Entering New Classes Was One Phase Three cross country members, Amos McDaniel, Merlin Gregson, and Duane Schoolcraft look proudly at the trophy which the cross country team received for winning the South-Central Conference. LEFT: For the first time class elections were patterned after the general elections. Sophomore Carol Ann Brown picks up a ballot from fellow classmates Beth Mitchell and Nancy Wise. Entering a voting booth is Sherry Fogleman. RIGHT: The FFA members are always striving toward high goals. Here Kerry Smith shows Larry Schoolcraft the trophy he received for winning first place in the district FFA essay contest.

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Effort Was Apparent In Our Year Effort was apparent in every phase of school life. Students strived to excel in their classwork and extra-curricular activities. They worked toward scholarships, and they tried to determine what their interests and abilities were. Everyone was interested in science, be- cause of the race to reach outer space, but more down to earth interests included the class elections, For the first time, the under- class election was held like the general elec- tions and the seniors elected their officers in a convention. With winning seasons in all sports, school spirit reached an all-time high. In every phase of school life, effort and enthusiasm were vital factors. Indiana Employment Tests were given to those seniors desiring to enter their chosen occupations. Ralph Foley and Nyla Neal register Lana Murphy at the Annual Open House. Norman Miller and Beverly Allison con- duct an experiment while Mr, Moore super- vises. Tom Duncan. conven- tion chairman, presides over the election of senior class officers. 7 L'F'-f4f.Ew-425.

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1 5, A 1 Q 44 ' LEFT: Enjoying themselves at the Harvest Dance, sponsored annually by the Lettermen, are lin left foregroundl Nxla Neal and Bill Ely, and Sue Smith and David Oldham. RIGHT: Miss Merry Christmas, Sharon Stafford and Mr Qanta Claus, Joe Beach. pose at the Christmas Dance with their dates Richard Barrick and Carolyn Cramei Entertainment Wcus Abundant Wlth Enjoyable soical functions highlight school life, and MHS was blessed with all varieties of social activity. In addition to mixers after ball games, noon hour recreation and dancing, there were several bright seasonal dances. Held in the fall was the Harvest Dance followed by the Christmas Dance in December. The latter presented an early atmosphere of holiday cheer. The Royal Ball, the final seasonal dance, was held in honor of St. Valentines day. The Pressman's Ball, sponsored by the Artesian Herald staff, was one of the most cleverly decorated dances of the year. The theme t'Night Beat set the mood LEFT: Smiling happily Sue Schnaiter, 1957 prom queen, sits on her throne as Ralph Foley, 1957 junior class president, stands at her side, RIGHT: Surrounding the surprised but happy May Festival Queen Karen Applegate are her attendants tleft to rlghtl Judy Taylor. Nancy Smith, Barbara Jo Cragen. Ann Haworth, and Karen Fowler. gd