South Side High School - Totem Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Seniors Find Graduation Exciting, Scary “It ' s scary being a senior because next year I’ll start off in a whole new world.’’ (Anita Leas) Seniors viewed their last year with mixed emotion. They were eager for independence; yet they dreaded severing ties with family and child¬ hood friends. They had to plan for the future. Besides struggling with tests, applications, grades, and belonging, many had jobs. The Class of ’73 eliminated the annual Senior Reception. To suffice, many partook of “Our Last Supper,’’ the banquet, which took place in the cafeteria. The New World Quintet satisfied most, but nobody enjoyed the food. Tom Toy presented guests. A prom ended planned social events. Most, garbed in green, received diplomas agreeing with John Carpenter, “I’m glad to graduate, but I almost hate to go.’’ Almost. ABOVE —‘‘Rappin’ Round” candidates Richard Smith, Cathy Shedron, Keith Miller, and Kathy Schmidt discuss subject ideas. UPPER LEFT—As Tom Toy introduces the banquet guests, who included Mr. Lester Grile, Pam Crow and Scott Laurie listen. LEFT —A Butler University representa tive talks to Dan Miller. Although Higher Education Day was for all, seniors benefited most.

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UPPER LEFT —Senior Class Officers: Jackie Keirns, Bob Brandt, Pam Fischer, Tom Toy, Stephanie Wade, Bill LeVay. RIGHT —A member of the New World Quin¬ tet, trombone player Mark Gersmehl pauses before announcing the group’s next number. They entertained at Our Last Supper.

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Naive, Snobs ABOVE —Taking advantage of his spare time, Student Council president Russell Filler looks over minutes of a previous meeting. UPPER RIGHT —Sponsored by the Lions Club, Beth Rogers (center) will go to France. Anne Bueter and Diane Persall hope to be included in the I. U. Honors Abroad Program. RIGHT —Dripping punch all over, Sandy Kunkel strikes an amusing pose as he and his date, Karen Himmelhaver, enjoy their first prom. “When you’re a junior, you ' re sort of in between. You’re not fresh like sophomores, but you’re not snobby like seniors.’’ (Gordon Nickel) What was different about this year ' s juniors? Primarily, they broke the bonds of tradition, changing the Junior Banquet to a “Pizza Bash.” The Family Tree provided music. This was the first get-together for the class of ’74. Again a junior filled the post of Student Council President. But the most attractive aspect of being a jun¬ ior was the first Prom. Perhaps most juniors considered themselves different individually; as middleclassmen, they were much the same as past classes. Class of ' 74 Stuck Between