Pontiac Township High School - Pontio Yearbook (Pontiac, IL)

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Spirited Enthusiasts Rally lt's okay, fellas, that Ironrnan's better oft where he is now, anyway, Strock There are ways and Then there are ways to show spirit at pep rallies. consoles Dodson, Green, and Bertsche. Right, Wellenreiter, Ripsch, and Porter? Let's get behind those Indians and yell, cheer- leader Rodino coaxes. 5 at Congratulations, C. Dodson, we did it! giggles A. Harris while Cochran wonders how she got there. 4.

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'ia-Q . V... C. Humphries insists to the disheartened Lt. J. Clark DiMag- lgio that child psychology is more important than love. L. Haas lColemanl and B. Tribley lLeonei are captivated by town crier M. Hutchinson's lBannermanl reports of the arrival ofthe Redcoats. l t i D. Lee lGoodpasturel happily anticipates a fight over her between Sgt, R. Koehler lDalrym- plel and D. Bach lMetcalfl as Colonel D. Chapman lThorwaldl is ready to referee. Class of '70 Presents Comedy A missile base in a small Connecticut town like Putnam's Landing? Hardly probable, but that was the theme of the play that the iunior class presented this year. The comical reactions of the townspeople to the U.S. Army's proposal formed the plot. However, the play, with double-cast female parts, involved much more than what the Thursday- and Friday-night audiences saw. Behind the actors' portrayal of the hilarious comedy were hours of play practice, promotion of the play, and ticket selling. A special stage committee had charge ot the lights, and many iuniors learned how to apply makeup, essential to any stage production. Certain committees handled the cos- tumes and handed out programs on the nights ot the play, November 14 and 15. All was coordinated by play director Mr. Tipler, with the able assistance of Cathy Smith, student director. Thus, the junior class's second maior proiect for the year went ott without a hitch. With the money which was raised from the play, the iuniors began preparing for activities still in the future.

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if a s-w.. ' 9 I Ai. F.H.A. float wins second place with D. Schott and M. Arnolts roasting an Ironman over the fire. Parade Launches Homecoming Festivities With anxious hearts all the students eagerly awaited Homecoming. When the big week finally arrived, every- one began slaving away at creating the most beautiful floats ever. Thursday night the cheerleaders sponsored a snake dance followed by a huge pep rally in the gym. After the pep rally the traditional bonfire was held, with students' spirits blazing to a peak. Friday afternoon our floats enlivened the downtown area in the annual Home- gvr-. 1- ' . .- - if Y ' J. ff f9v'Cf-P7 'X - . ' ff' f Cx il .. fem ' 'tjf' , ,H , , V A . ,... 5 W K , A7 an - K, h g f. .. -f N' 'W g g ' ' 1-4' 5 4 -'f:r-1r.'i'.f-f+ i?i5'-' -z 7+ ' , 1.K5.-451 , -,'l.',. .rjfr-. fu., :ri t?frja':.ff ' !g:..:: 'gtk . ' rf.: 1- -is if-5. .1 ' 1' tru... fL.5f f f 'it' -2 .-, .-rt' gs it, 1 ' W aifflt Lin 'Q' if i ' Y' ' . ,W . . L . ' 125' iii ,X I , ,..-4---E: ., s ir. 1- - 2' - . ww .en .. av coming Parade. The big game Friday night was one to remember, with the indians fighting hard against Normal Community's Ironmen. Homecoming i968 was indisputably the best ever at PTHS. Innovations, such as the organized snake dance and use of the new football field, combined with the tradi- tional customs to make Homecoming week a memorable one. Xxx-s. PTHSs new color guard steps off smartly as the Homecoming Ironman D. A. Deffenbaugh displays Indian spirit as the G. A. A, float socks its way to parade commences. first place.