Proviso East High School - Provi Yearbook (Maywood, IL)

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FRESHMEN, STILL CONFUSED by West's buildings and one-way stair- vlays, Seek help from Mr. Gilbert in reviewing their ABC's. l HAVE TO carry a stuck of books thot high! bemoans this poor student as she discusses her class schedule during her lunch. WHEET WHEWI HOW db you spell u wolf whistle? These boys initiated a new tradition when they donned their suits of distinction. -. V , , we-sagf NOW I REALLY feel like a senior! boasts Sue Eddy as she proudly displays her newly-arrived class ring to Mary Ann Ardente. 13

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PROVIDING A RELAXING SPOT in a buslling school, West's mall offers space for lunchtime dancing and many informal student gatherings. East and West Pursue tudies and teaclies Since the freshman is such 21 universal ereziture, Vllest had its Freshman Dily prohleins, too. Still the seniors,,' juniors clireetecl the bewildered underelassmen around the complex wings of Vllest. As freshmen, our guide wus the Bed Book as well as Big Brothers, Big Sisters, teachers, und any sym- pathetic by-stunclers. A few bumps on the head soon taught us to tloclge the swinging door ol' our upper locker. VVe also learned that one way signs do not only apply to streets. Although the addition of a new class euusecl un unfami- liar bulge in our hulls, the bulging pile of homework we took home every night was not in the least unfamiliar. EXPLAINING THE MAZE of Proviso Easl's odd and even-numbered halls, Big Sister Sharon Korell interprets the Blue Book for freshman.

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fi X R fin 'W 1 S F oothall parks Panther, Pirate Spirit for a Win The sound of shoe leather against Pigskin always sends an excited ripple through the stadium. Chanting cheerleaders and swishing shake-a-roos lend static to the crisp fall air as football fever invades East and West. Football and fall become synonymous to Provisoites. Even though both Pirate and Panther gridders came out on the short end of the win record, the thrill and excitement of a good game still drew the lusty cheers of avid fans. Homecoming brings the height of the season at East. The gaily-decorated stadium welcomed alums to watch their alma mater vie for honors. From the traditional white mums and parade of colorful cars around the track to the last dance of the Fifth Quarter, Homecoming was a red-letter day. WE ARE THE PIRATES! Mighty, mighty Piratesl Betty Baker leads the squad and crowd in an enthusiastic tribute to Proviso East. VISITING NILES CHEERLEADERS take a bow at the pep assembly, Zero Quarter, which launched this year's Homecoming festivities.