Saint Anthony Village High School - Villager Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Refreshment for the evening was the ever-popular Kickapoo-Joy juice. Getting their share from Anne's genuine cider jug are Tim and Kathy. After receiving Marryin1 Sam Paronto's blessings, Doug happily slips the ring on Ginny's finger. Witnesses to the ceremony are Carla and Peter. Instant Marriages Soon Dissolve As Ell is prepares to retaliate with a purse, he appears to be saying to Maxine . . . Take that back! Gals were finally given the chance to catch their guys on the night of November 16, when the cafetorium was transformed into Dogpatch Town. The VILLAGE HI VIEWS staff sponsored this Sadie Hawkins Dance. Carrying out the theme of the dance, everyone came bedecked in their finest burlap bags and patched jeans. A contest was held to determine the zaniest outfits. By the unanimous consent of three teachers, Mr. Larson; Mr. Schrum; and Miss Plotnik, Maxine Grassie and Ellis Rudesill were awarded LP albums for the most unique garb. A band of tin for the third finger, left hand was the only requirement for a Dogpatch document of marriage. Richard Paronto, as Marryin1 Sam, waskept busy all evening performing short-lived wedding ceremonies. As couples departed from the dance, Grant Rear played the role of Divorcin' Dan. 11

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Spirit,pep, and enthusiasm are generated at the bonfire, which followed the coronation. After Coach Bullock's optimistic predictions for the Homecoming game, the cheerleaders lead the crowd in a rousing display of school loyalty. Homecoming Festivites Prove Exciting Even a difference in height doesn't stop the lively junior high from enjoying themselves at the Homecoming dance. Creativity was shown by Village High students who formed a parade of decorated cars. Led by a police escort, they loudly publicized our homecoming. The more sedate senior high students dance to the music of the Disc-Counts.

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 Limbo lower was the cry as courageous Villagers proved their skill in this latest craze at the Christmas dance. The musical background for this dance, sponsored by the junior class, was provided by the Vagabonds. Dances, Sock-Hops, Supplement Student Tired from dancing, students relax and listen to the live music of the Stingrays. Included in the evening's entertainment was a drum solo by Dennis Okerstrom. A dance was held on November 2, winding up the 1962 football season. Sandie Johnson crowned Mel Hart Mr. Touchdown from a field of six athletes—Jim Villella, Mark Radtke, Jim Talbot, Mel Hart, Carl Olson, and Rick Lundeen. Following every Friday night home athletic event, doors were opened and hands were stamped as the cafetorium became the scene of another open house. Chubby's twist and the Limbo Rock rated highest in popularity as the turn table began to spin. During the year, many clubs sponsored these dances as moneymaking projects. Interrupting the daily routine • of studies, various assemblies were planned throughout the year. In addition to pep programs, University Artist Course performers entertained students with a variety of programs, including lectures, singing, dramas, magic, and comedies. These acts helped make the assemblies enlightening as well as pleasurable.