North Side High School - Legend Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Stand-ins for Nixon, Humphrey, and Wal- lace gave campaign speeches and directed political rallys, hoping to gain student votes on Nov. 8. Before the speeches for each candidate, students campaigned through the auditorium, display- ing banners, signs and posters for each of the three presidential candidates. Mock election results pointed to nation ' s choice Realizing the significance of the presidential election year, Skins cam- paigned with banners, hats, and a human-size elephant during the week of the mock election. Reactions ranged from jeers to applause as the candi- dates, each represented by two stu- dents, related their platforms to the audience. Following the campaign speeches, questions from the floor aroused some debate between repre- sentatives, who answered with hesita- tions. Student voters desclosed their belief that Nixon ' s the One. GOP ballots topped all others. Redskins, like their parents, voted for ofHcials on election day. Students voted in social studies classes, officially registering and being inspected by election omcials. 4 Mock Election

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ikin achievements brought honor, glory to North North Side standn majeatic hy the stream, a fortrenn for proud, enthusiastic Redskins. Entering Domeland IH5() strong, students accepted re- sponsibilities which included the upholding of standards and traditions in striving to achieve the title of true Red- skins. Throughout the year, wearers of the Red and White earned many awards, thus adding to North ' s achieve- ments. Bursting with enthusiasm, Redskins faithfully supported projects and activities, thereby carrying North ' s image into the community. Following the completion of a school day, a semester , or a full three years. Redskins con- tinued to recall their time and effort spent for her honor and her glory. Our dear old North Side High Stands majestic by the stream. She ' s the pride of every student And the ideal of his dream. In her halls are fondest memories Of the golden days of spring. She ' s our love, our Alma Mater And for her our praises ring. Our dear old North Side High Stands for service, truth ana light. For her honor and her glory We will wear the red and white. In her halls are fondest memories Of the golden days of spring. She ' s our love, our Alma Mater And for her our praises ring. 1502338 Honor 3

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Marge Cunningham as jolly Old St. Nick in the Christmas assembly has a lap full of her ener- getic fan Pete Percival, who has a very long list of presents for Santa to bring him. ' Skins ' scope broadened by varied groups A variety of scheduled assemblies were offered to Redskins throughout the year. Special choral programs highlighted sophomore arts, Thanks- giving, and safety assembly, while the Christmas season called for a less- serious program, which included a Santa skit. Individual classes met to elect officers and to be informed of class activities, while the speech and honors assemblies provided winners with recognition. Choir, orchestra and band put on four an- nual concerts. At the fall concert student teacher Mr. Platte performs, accompanied by A Cappella. The I.U. Regional Campus Singers perform for a sophomore arts assembly, which was de- signed to increase the students ' knowledge, interest, and appreciation of music. Assemblies 5