Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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As I have heard the merits of public education debated in the past two dec- ades, I appreciate the opportunity to point with pride to Shortridge High School as an important answer to those who would question faith in democratic institution, and the public schools, 'in particular. I have remained excited about the potential of Shortridge High School in 1975 as I was in the fall of 1947 when I entered Shortridge High School for the first time. For a quarter-centuary, Shortridge High School has met the chal- lenges and enjoyed the adventures of dynamic change in our society. Richard G. Lugar Mayor Memories remain of games won or lost, club projects, social functions, report cards, etc., but-more than everything- Shortridge was a spirited group of people, interacting, intelligent, optimis- tic, fun-loving, hardworking people. It was a magnificent environment in which to spend one's teen years. 7644, Max Schumacher General Manager, Indianapolis Indians Shortridge was a happy experience, I remember it, and shall remember it, with pleasure and a sense of gratitude I was there. M . Edward H. Ziegner Political Editor, Indianapolis News I suppose that one never appreciates, at the time, just whether he is getting a good, mediocre, or poor education at the high school level. It's several years later, I think, before he realizes that the fact that he's avoided so many pitfalls, hurdled so many barriers and missed so many bumps isn't really coincidence, but the fact that high school education was so solid. -ff-Wf Don L. Campbell. Financial Editor, New York Daily News Above-Mr. Brown's eighth hour gym class jumps for joy at the sight of the Annual photographer. Right-An attentive class listens to Mrs. McCree's help- ful criticisms on their artwork. Far right-Margo Nelson asks a friend for a little help with her studies. I ll 'l I I

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Far Left-The band was frequently on the field at dawn in order to be ready for performances at football games. Left-Presenting Miss McNiel with a bouquet at the Prom is Robert Thompson, President of the '74 ju- nior class. Below-Studying the recipe for their next con- coction are Robert McNiel and Duke Matthews. 'Ridge expresses an idea describes over 2,000 unique people. The current integrated, jean-clad SHS population has worked together to keep our ever- changing identity ialive. These are the people who have supported the Short- ridge teams, joined the Student Council, various clubs, built homecoming floats or helped with other activities. In our ka- leidoscope of students, teachers, and administrators, a pride thrives. Our proud past has set a pattern for today's Shortridge. Many former 'Ridge students are prominent figures, such as Mayor Richard Lugar and author Kurt Vonnegut. Our alumni, too, cherish SHS. Upon request, they have written to us their feelings and memories of Short- ridge. Through the years, the pride and spirit of Shortridge has rallied on. We hope this yearbook will set this year apart from the rest and tell the story of Shortridge, 1975. 5

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