Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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MIKE LAWLESS, LEAVING his opponents sprawled across the field behind him, successfully carries the ball to victory. WHAT COLOR OF ribbon shall I use? asks Mary Brown as she Days of Summer Being a time for fun and relaxation, the ball parks, tennis courts and swimming pools appeared crowded each sunny day. Many students embarked on family vacations to a favorite beach or to a distant state or country. Ambitious students found employment at de- partment and grocery stores or recreation centers. Yet, summer faded into fall bringing reluctant goodbyes to summer friends and fun. WHAT WOULD WARM summer evenings be without convertibles and drive-ins? Page 15

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Page l4 VANCE PARKHURST TEDIOUSLY strives to perfect his forehcxnd. CAROL DICKERSON, LIKE mcmy Centrcrl students, is separated from vocation friends os ioll opprogches. ex 5 san 3 3 ft xi 'QQ Jw., Goodbye to Cherished, Carefree Summer was speciotl to Peorig High students. As fctll drew neotr, the memory of that fun-filled season from lune until September lingered. The memories of special parties, golden days cmd stctrry nights, laughing with friends, ond the simplest things-blistering sunburns, ireckled noses-remgined throughout the toll cmd the long, cold Winter.

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CATCH! SHOUTS STEVE Lovin as he throws a hot dog bun across the picnic 'table to Tom Crawford. Crimson and golden leaves set the scene for picnics and hayrack rides on crisp fall evenings, where even the first bite of that burnt hot dog or having one's hair and clothing full of hay were forgotten in the midst of fun and excitement. However, students again mounted the steps of Peoria High School. They anxiously returned to greet old Page 16 friends and to make many new and lasting acquaint- ances. Each day became a busy one, as students ad- justed to the agenda of or new year, Elections were held for class officers and the various organizations. School spirit heightened as crowds of anxious students cheered the football team on to victories. THESE FRESHIVIEN EXERCISE their right to vote for the officers and representatives of their class. CATHY GALE FINDS information for her report with the help of Phil Shotten.