Mishawaka High School - Miskodeed Yearbook (Mishawaka, IN)

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IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY. In one of the two yearly inductions, new inductees of National Honor Society solemnly pledge to uphold the standards of the society. Though Some Acquire New Angles, New Features In the midst of a changing atmosphere, students experienced many traditions at MHS. Students enjoyed the things which they had heard about from former MHSers. They ate the turkey dinner before Thanksgiving vacation, caroled at Christmas time with club groups, meditated at the Pre-Easter Service, and excitedly received the carnations sold by the Alltold on Valentine ' s Day. ' Oh my aching feet! bewailed many a girl in high heels as upper- classmen donned their Smiday best for dress-up day the Friday of their class play. The darkened auditorium, the rich tones of the organ, the ethereal sounds of the choir, and the impressive tab- leaux set the mood and scene for the traditional Christmas Vespers. Underclassmen reverently observed the program which was pre- sented at a B assembly the Monday after Vespers ' Sunday. When considering the lighter side of students, one realized that the tradition of goofing around was innate in fun-loving teenagers. The antics of club initiations always evoked humorous and embarrassing situations. Many initiates remembered smiling three consecutive times, singing original songs, saluting veteran members, giving impromptu demonstrations, or reciting original compositions. Some things will always remain a part of MHS. POST OFFICE. Delivering students Christ- mas greetings to other students in sponsor rooms is a yearly practice of the Hi-Y. 13

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LIVING COLOR. The Christmas e per i- lli.- I.tsi l..Nr.l The ' Adoration of Shepherds is one of the 13 living pictures traditions at MHS. AUTOGRAPH PARTY. At the Miskodeed Autograph Party in May. students made use of all available space to sign their yearbooks. Traditional Events Survive, NO PEEKING. Freshmen and juniors took the traditional vision tests. Other tests such as the T.B. skin test and tlte hearing test were also administered. CH. RIOT RACE. Elizabeth Homner pushes charioteer Pat McGee with a plunger. The Saturnalia is a traditional event of the Latin Club. Instead of Christmas gifts the toga-clad guests exchange candles in the custom of the ancient Romans. 12

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Director Wright ' s Whodunits Puzzle Audiences MYSTERIOUS FINDING. David (Mike Godairl rushes into the house holding The Girl in the Rain, the strange amnesia victim. COLD-BLOODED MURDER. Because Thomas (Kurt Mull) the hutler tried to blackmail Natalie (Brenda Cavanah), she silenced him permanently. Eve (Kay Smet ) screams in horror. Natalie then forces Eve to take the gun. The Junior Play cast, under the direction of coach Mr. James Wright, presented The Girl In The Rain, a three act mystery by James Reach, on March 25th and 26th. David Underhill (Mike Godair) brought home his fiancee, Natalie Price (Brenda Cava- nah), to meet his mother, Mrs. Underhill (Mary Hunter). The evening of their arrival David found Eve (Kay Smet) lying on the sidewalk in front of his house. The summoned Dr. Moody (Jim Wis?, Bill Bradbury) thought Eve to be faking amnesia. Since there was a mysterious murderess at large, all except David were suspicious of the unknown Eve. David had fallen in love with her despite the warnings of Dr. Moody and the evidence concern- ing the Hall murder case uncovered by society reporter Karen Bennett (Nancy Cook, Janis Gildner). The plot thickened as David ' s old college chum, Larry Cotton (Pat O ' Connell, Terry Waggoner) visited him and recognized Eve as the murdered man ' s sister. Eear mounted as Natalie, the real murderess, shot the butler, Thomas (Kurt Mull). The new maid, Julie (Pat Arata, Sue Echols), handed David a letter telling of the guilt of both Tliomas and Natalie. TRAPPED. I ' ve caught a murderess! exclaims David (Mike Godair) as he struggles with Natalie (Brenda Cavanah) after discovering her true identity.