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

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Attired in her native costume, Gerlinde, with her sister Janet Huesing and Dave Gillaspy, acquainted herself with her new locker in senior hall. Upon her arrival in Indianapolis, one of the first projects for Gerlinde was to hang a bulletin board. Throughout the year she added souvenirs and mementos of her stay in America. Pike Welcomed Gerlinde Haupner, After having knitted sweaters for some of her classmates, Ger- linde ' s enthusiasm for the pastime prompted many of her friends to take up knitting. During the evening meal Janet, Gerlinde, Mr. Huesing, Jane, and Mrs. Huesing discussed the events of the day. . ■l r-.jw ' I I 14

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The speech and music de- partments cooperated to pre- sent the Christmas story in pageant form. Convos Provide Welcome Breaks in Routine Supplementing the usual forms of education were many interesting and entertaining convocations. Fea- tured in these assemblies were Andrew Jacobs, can- didate for U. S. Congressman; representatives from the anned forces; Gerlinde Haupner, AFS student; and the dramatics class. Professional entertainers, Jan Berkshire, magician, and Frederick Sjobairn, pianist, also performed. To commemorate special events, such as Lincoln ' s birthday, Foreign Language Week, and Christmas, school clubs and local organizations spon- sored convocations. Scientific guinea pig Irida Ozols watched apprehensively as a flow of electrons from a Van de Graff generator caused the tube in her hand to fluoresce. This was one of many demon- strations presented in a fascinating program narrated by a representative of the Oak Ridge Nuclear Research Institute. John Mason, who spent the summer in Italy as an AFS exchange student, related the story of his trip by means of colorful slides and comments.

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Here I was in a strange country with different customs and a language varying widely from the English I had been taught, but the many activities and experiences over here have given me a sense of belonging. My trip to Florida showed me how huge the U. S. actually is. I loved the 500 race, football, basketball, and baseball despite of hardly ever seeing them in Austria. Astronaut Cooper made me admire the scientific America, especially seeing him at the 500 race. I was taught in school about the nature, history, and culture of the U. S., not only by my teach- ers, but also by associating with the students. At sen- ior and slumber parties, the senior class play, meetings with other AFS students, in joining clubs, and at the prom, I realized that teenagers are the same in the whole world. In giving speeches for so many groups, especially in churches, I met so many wonderful people, and we came closer, for example, by a hike in McCormick ' s Creek Park. I will never forget this beautiful country and its wonderful people. As part of her chemistry course, identifying an unknown substance, Gerlinde used a flame test to help determine the name of the chemical. Our First Foreign Exchange Student After a year at Pike High School, Haupsie received her diploma with mixed emotions. Gerlinde stated that portraying Mrs. Clendenning, a high school science teacher, in the senior play was a thrilling and exciting experience that gave her a chance to become acquainted with many people. 15