Pike High School - Pikes Peek Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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On the seniors ' final day of classes, they were honored at a buffet luncheon given by the cafeteria staff. Traditions are things that Pike students can count on, look forward to, and identify themselves with. Senior cords proclaimed the versatility and ability of each senior. The names of clubs, honoraries, class offices, sports, and class plays made a colorful and varied display. The proudly-worn, distinctive class ring is another long-standing tradition. The arrival of the rings in the sophomore year is one of the biggest events of the four years of high school. A function which is not yet traditional but could easily become so is the last-day senior luncheon. Moving Forward with Great Vigor Inhabiting senior hall and wearing the traditional corduroy billboards advertising their activi- ties were privileges enjoyed only by seniors.

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Sophomores studied grammar in the English 2600 course, programmed individually to allow each student to proceed at his own rate. PHS Keeps Traditions While Each year Pike High School grows a little bigger and reaches a little further out into the world. This year we reached all the way to Italy via John Mason ' s AFS trip and as far as Austria through Gerlinde Haupner. There were curricular additions — dramatics, world geography, and French; and extra-curricular additions — the Foreign Exchange and Science Clubs, the office of student body presi- dent, and the linotype Hi-Life. The new sign- board posted coming events for all to see. Preliminary plans were drawn for the future high school, and one could go on and on with a list of innovations and improvements sig- nifying the progressive spirit of Pike High School. During her term as girls ' guidance counsellor, Mrs. Carol Findley planned homeroom parties complete with refresh- ments and entertainment to reward those students who had made the honor roll. This gold-colored, dual-control, ' 63 Chevrolet was provided by North Side Chevrolet, which makes available a new driver education car each year. 10

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Genuine India Madras was the rage at Pike. These four well- dressed juniors, Sally Hubertz, Gail Mohrman, David Pengilly, and Bob Hunner, exhibited their shirts and blouses as they passed through the lunch line. Forward-looking, fashion-wise girls like Sharon Bainaka and Mary Ann Garner realized that wigs might be the ultimate solution to hair problems. Fads, Fashions Help Make the Year Unique As a rule, the average school year will have at least one widespread fashion craze. This year it was Ma- dras, those unusual, endlessly-varied plaids guaranteed to bleed, in everything from headbands to sports jackets to wallets. During the winter months, knitting became a popu- lar pastime. As the girls knitted neckscarves and sweaters, widely-varied skills were revealed in the widely-varied degrees of success. However, several girls found it a means of supplementing their wardrobes and the fad added a note of domestic tranquility to our school. Judy Pottenger concentrated closely on the design for the ski sweater she was knitting. The interest in and enthusiasm for this new fad was generated largely by Gerlinde Haupner, an expert.