Plainfield High School - Silhouettes Yearbook (Plainfield, IN)

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New teaching technique for Student Teacher Richard Snider? Checkmate. And the game goes on as these study hall boys con- tinue checking and rechecking in their daily chess game. New school overseers Seniors Steve Bishop and Fred Hobbs?

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pace for quaker spirit Quaker Power is shown by Christy Henthorn, Kathy Vogel, and Penny Gerdts as they lift Quaker mascot, Steve Pedigo. Whether inside or out, all Plainfield pep- sessions seemed to have one quality in common . . . LIFE! However, to achieve this quality, many different methods were used. Indians rampaging the football field . . . Speed- way Sparkplugs being torn to shreds . . . Orioles converted into dead birds ... a Warrior massa- cred on the spot by Quaker fans, and an Avon rooter shot by an enraged Student Council Presi- dent were a few of the events that took place at pep sessions. But, acts of violence weren't the only actions evident. “Distinguished guest speakers, Guidance Teacher, Mr. Livingston, (Keith Trent); English-Lit. Teacher, Mrs. Slaton, (Ray Vieth); Janitor, Mr. Friel, (Charlie Nelson); and History Teacher, Mr. Bolin (Bruce Jordan), made their debut with words of wisdom to the team. Later, a caterpillar, com- posed of cheerleaders' bodies, wiggled its way on the gym floor and then collapsed. Pre-sectional activities included several pep talks by Mr. Newton and also words from co-captains Don Casselman, and Ed Stockton. Yes, inside or out, Quaker spirit was always alive! And don't forget to pick up the kids were Mrs. Slaton's (Ray- mond Veith) last words to Council President Danny Slaton. 9

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provides backdrop for many types of drama Stage right: There's a possum in the hall! Stage left: a puppy is running around on top of the lockers! Center stage: The fourth period comp lit. class is running through another take of How to make life miserable for Miss Timmerman and or Mrs. Slaton starring Senior Tom Johnson. Dashing frantically out of his office, while lighting and sound crews rush in and out, Director Mr. Combs runs through the sets, somewhat bewildered after the first filming of How do I teach my class in total darkness? , and a sequence short subject, Where do I go when second period class gets out ten minutes early? . No doubt about it, drama was everywhere at PHS. Lighten' upf No, but Soph Kathy O'Neil enjoys her sucker! Pausing from sweeping, Mr. Lakey checks art directions Many moods of PHSers' are revealed by hobo-day shoes. Rare quiet moments of the fourth period literature class are em- ployed in pensive moods and deep thoughts.