Shelbyville High School - Squib Yearbook (Shelbyville, IN)

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Rosie Tharpe and Jerry Landwerlen Janet Wagner and Bob Adams Were Chosen For The May Court to victory during her sophomore, junior, and senior years. Jerry, a friendly guy, worked diligently on the SQUIB staff this year. Hi-Y, Cross-Country, Mask and Dagger, Concessions, and the Boys' Cheer Block were some of the activities in which Jerry partici- pated. mixie ognuifg anal Sfecfe 7WoLAr As the head majorette, Dixie entertained spectators during half-time at basketball and football games throughout her high school career. Dixie, while maintaining her high scholastic standing, was an ardent worker during her senior year as the secretary-treasurer of the class. Steve, an excellent scholar and a popular student, was elected president of the senior class and served on the Student Council Executive Committee. Dur- ing his junior and senior years, Steve was a member of the varsity basketball team. pods, jdalpe ana! yew? ofancduerlzn Although Rosie's was a new face this year at S. H. S., she readily made friends and was heartily welcomed by the student body and by the faculty. Rosie was active in the Future Nurses' Club, the Sun- shine Society, the Booster Club, and in Mask and Dagger. In his senior year, Jerry served on the Student Council and the Student Council Executive Commit- tee. As a member of the senior cap and gown com- mittee, Jerry helped in the selection of the com- mencement robes. unef Wagner' ann! god .fdzlanm Janet, also noted for her outstanding scholarship, reigned as Prom Queen at the 1959 Junior and Senior Prom. Last fall she was one of the senior members Lou Anne Worland and Harold Stewart on the Homecoming Court. As captain of the cheer- leaders, Janet could be found at all the games boost- ing the basketball and football teams. Her escort, Lord Mayor Bob Adams, had been ac- tive on the Student Council for three years ar-'l was this year's president. Bob acted as 1959-1960 presi- dent of Hi-Y. lou .Allne w0FfaH.J alll! ejlkcrofcl .90lllCU'f Lou Anne's reputation as a talented dancer is well known in the community. She performed with the Goldenaires during her junior and senior years. Some other activities in which Lou Anne participated during her high school career were the Student Council, the Sunshine Society, the Booster Club, and Mask and Dagger. Because of his contributions to baseball, basketball, football and track, Harold was a member of the S- Club and N.A.S.S. Playing in dance bands for civic affairs is a common event for Harold since he is also a good drummer. 17

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., , Ruth Ann Bausback and Brad Bishop Donna Meloy and Bob Wetnight Lynn Dellekamp and Jerry Andrews Dixie Linville and Steve Mohler 16 Seven Popular Senior Girls These seven senior girls and their escorts made up the thirty-seventh annual May Court. Members of the court are chosen by the votes of the senior class members. The queen is elected by a vote of the en- tire student body on the day of the festival. The selection of the May Queen is not revealed until the queen is notified to make her appearance before the spectators. .fdnn KCLUJACLCL all-E! Mall Op As a member of the varsity cheerleaders during her sophomore, junior, and senior years, Ruth Ann could be found at basketball and football games sup- porting the teams. Ruth Ann worked zealously as an office girl and was a typist for the SQUIB during her senior year. Brad, a likeable fellow, was active in Hi-Y and S- Club during his junior and senior years. As a mem- ber of the cross-country team, Brad could always be counted on for his steadiness. Janna Wefoy ana! 604 llflivfrzigkf Donna's pleasing personality and charming smile have won her many friends during her four years at S. H. S. This year Donna led the Senior Sun- shine Society as its president and was quite active in the Future Nurses' Club, Forum, and the Student Council. Her escort, Bob Wetnight, is a well-known figure at S. H. S. as a letterman of the football and basket- ball teams. Bob has also been active on the Student Council and was vice-president of Hi-Y. lynn QQKALCUHP and yefry .XgllfL'l?lU5 Her cheerfulness and her pleasing manner have won Lynn much acclaim. Lynn was a member of the 1959 Prom Court and a senior member of the Homecoming Court. She also helped cheer our team?

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The Rockettes perform at the 1959 May Festival. The Festival Meant Hard Work Claudia Barnes and Vickey Beckley practice a dance rou- tine for the number, Thank Heaven, presented at the May Festival this year. F0122 This group of girls is practicing after school for the dance number to Take Me Along, which was presented at this year's May Festival. 18 ay jedfiuaf The traditional Arch Dance, in which twenty jun- ior girls participated, made an entrance way for the May Queen and her court. The Arch dancers were all dressed in white and carried arches which they had decorated. The Rockettes, another traditional group, made a spectacular presentation of formations to the audi- ence. Hard work and cooperation among the mem- bers of the chorus line contributed to the perfection of the dance. Many of the musical selections for the dance num- bers in this year's May Festival were from hit Broad- way shows which were later made into motion pic- tures. Miss Martha Darby, a dancing instructor from Indianapolis, coached the students who participated in these dances. The S. H. S. choir, under the direction of Martin Schulz, sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic as its feature number in the May Festival. The golden voices of the choir furnished the background music for the dance numbers of Gigi Cwhich was danced by Carmen Coers and Fred Thomasl, Take Me Along Cdanced by a group of girlsl, i'Thank Heaven Cdanced by an all girl groupl, and Gary, Indiana Cdanced by a group of three boys and three girlsb. Jan Scott, featured vocalist, began the evening by singing Diane and Tammy The Goldenaires, S. H. S.'s dance band, provided music for the traditional Arch Dance and for the formations of the Rockettes. The newly formed Shelbyette group gave their interpretation of the theme, Peter Gunn. Under the direction of Fritz Chesser, the marching band Went through several formations before ending with its traditional S, at which time the Shelby school song was played.