Northwest High School - Vanguard Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Mrs. Constance Zimlich, student council sponsor, offers advice to council members, f ---Q-9-1 K 'uw-f':11ur- Through songs, the Belles of Northwest spread Christmas cheer and goodwill to fellow pupils and teachers at the annual Christmas program. 25 Giving the tree a few masculine touches is julio Rosello, freshman.

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Holiday spirit fills halls with enthusiasm, thrills ln spite of mild weather the Christmas spirit arrived at North- west on schedule. Many clubs sponsored parties in the cafeteria or home economics dining room to celebrate the season. To add to the festivities, the Student Council dec- orating committee set up a large Christmas tree in the main lobby which had been donated by Mr. Peter Davis, guidance counselor. Times of scrimping and saving were over. Everyone's main worry was to get the results of their penny-pinching wrapped up in the From atop the ladder, Pat Helvey, junior, adds a few finishing touches to the school Christmas tree. gala paper and ribbon typical to the season. A very few made plans for last minute shopping details, and despite the fact that it was 'a very few' the stores were flooded. Several special concerts were presented by the music depart- ment. Besides the annual Christmas assembly in which all groups par- ticipated, the choir sang carols on the Circle and the Belles travelled to Nashville, Indiana to sing for the Lions Club. Both filmed a tele- vision concert. .,U,.M,,, . g ,, me sf' l A N., . ,,, f is WS-f , Num., aft 1 N' .J le ,I t r :gat ' rgssfq s.-.3 ,352-Y jfs' 4 3 ., ' fs 'Q 'fx' .tilt -.s.., 4v..,. Q, gs- .sv L sf., Wil 2 Wi f' Riff , M ' A ' Becky Dresser, junior, helps to decorate the tree to the enjoyment ofa young child. To add to the Christmas spirit, the band plays a medley of Christmas songs at the annual holi- day assembly presented for the student body. 24

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Queen crowning, victor make successful evening Strains of Auld Lang Syne faded. People leaned forward. Paper cracklers and peanut crush- ers received warning looks. All eyes focused on the gym floor. As the royal processional began, each Silverette twirled green and white pom-poms in honor of each princess in passing. Nervous silence followed. And finally, the climax. Mr. james Albright announced the 1969 Homecoming Queen-Diana Skinner. Nancy McCauley, 1968 Queen, crowned her successor. Pioneer victory over Arlington made january 14, 1969 a perfect Homecoming night. Five senior queen candidates were nominated by the senior class, but the queen was chosen by an all school election. Princesses Kate Griffin, Dianne Hanft, Suzie Hunt, and Becky Thompson and their es- corts completed the royal court. Dianne Hanft was in charge of all Homecoming festivities. To top the evening, Student Council spon- sored a post-game dance. 5 Senior Diane Skinner squeals in delight as her court looks on as she is announced 1969 Home- coming queen during the halftime ceremonies. M 26 . if ' liz, j r ..... 3 mi f , , 4 li 1 -.'-,a .f. 'rr ..,, c i 2 V A ,qul A H ., Q Beginning homecoming festivities by strug- gling for the tip-off is Bill Humphrey. X 'B M Newly Crowned queen, Diane Skinner, re- ceives her roses from Nancy McCauley.