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

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THE LONG AND the short of it! Dave Schneider makes a final check on the fit of Phyllis Perna's new blue-and-white graduation gown. GIVE HIM THE ax! Continuing tradition, Senior Class President Jake Moelk gives the ribbon-decked ax to Junior Prexy Joe Mascetti. eniors Stumble Through Pomp and Cireumstance UWe canit be having finals alreadyli' Dragging out the midnight oil, we vowed to start our reviewing early this time, but the days slipped by all too quickly. The rush of Fiftieth Anniversary teas, award ban' quets, club picnics, and senior farewell parties kept thc days speeding by. Locker cleaning brought the scramble to clear out that pile of accumulated Pagetmts, gym clothes, and overdue library books. Autographing Provis - issued early for the first time in fifty years - took many of our spare moments. Seniors finally made the big decision about college while underclassmen planned another year in familiar halls. The endless step, step, step of marching practice pre- ceded the final performance at Class Day and graduation. 'llhe hysterical antics of seniors' special lunch subsided as the strains of Pomp and Circumstancel' began rehearsals. Staying with tradition, seniors added their white and gold colors to the ax. Breaking tradition, they voted to hold com' mencenient outside. The sudden upswing in the sales of the Old F0il'W161'lS Alritamie showed concern for the vveather fore- cast of June 14. Witli watery eyes and sniffling voices, seniors clutched diplomas and bid good-bye to friends and teachers. MEET ME AT Fifth for a coke after school rings the familiar call through the spring air at the close of a busy day and a golden year. BEGINNING THE LAST mile, seniors head for the track to claim their diplomas after long hours of never-ceasing marching practice.

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pring F ever Deseencls With Moxie, Term Paper March roared in like a lion and kept right on into April. Perhaps he was roaring with laughter as he watched us stomp moxies at the Key Club abstract dance. A hint of spring finally appeared as Yllest hosted the Chicago Badmin- ton Club finals. Leotards and pleated skirts disappeared and so did sweater vests and crew neck sweaters. The strains of Theme from a Summer Placel' echoed as the last drops ol' snow melted and spring vacation 1 and term paper dead- lines - drew nearer and nearer. NHS entertained Syd Harris and Girls' League began the long list of farewells to Seniors. Newly-elected officers for '61 anxiously awaited their chance to rule the roost while .-'....,L coming freshmen crowded both buildings one Saturday to get their first View of an exciting new world. Vile fought our way through halls of billowing petticoats and gazed longingly out the window. Spring fever, en massel East's Variety Show reviewed the past fifty years. Both Student Councils reluctantly relinquished their posts to eager underclassmen. The shouts of 'lSlidc, sluggeri' and Hl.ove- 15 bounced back and forth as Pirate athletes headed for the great outdoors. The soft swish of fluffy formals and the starchy scratch of shirt collars meant that prom time had arrived. Seniors and their guests put their best feet forward at l'Misty and then set off the next morning for picnics and an early dip. 'U ,.,,,,,auN..,.a X SMACKI SENDING ANOTHER homer smashing into right field, Dave Kwiatkowski ushers in the great American pastime at Proviso East. WITH TRADITIONAL SONG and daisy chain, Girls' League introduces the flowers of the new Girls' League Board in the annual assembly. ,.-,...,,. M,

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