Southport High School - Anchor Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Randy Galvin received the Outstanding Achieve For the second year John Price reminded us of ment Award for his participation in the Purdue our freedoms in his winning speech in the Voice of Legislature. Democracy contest ABILITY . Our newer and bigger buildings have not only captured a new face for us, but also have inspired us to greater achievements. Our drum major, Marcia Brittan, was sent to Smith-Walbridge, a drum major training school at Syracuse, Indiana. After a week of drills and instruction, Marcia passed a na- tional test and was awarded the title of Drum Major First Class, Also, nine students from the speech and debate department repre- sented Southport in the Purdue High School Legislature. This two-day meeting was spon- sored by the speech department of the uni- versity. John Price won the Voice of Democ- racy contest at Southport with Chris Klein- henz as runner-up. Their speeches traveled by tape to the state contest. Drum Major First Class Marcia Brittan shares her title with only twenty other people in the United States.

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Each year on Easter Sunday various churches of the community unite for a combined Easter Sunrise Service, the theme of which is The Resurrection. The musical portion of the program is presented by adults, students, and children who compose a com- bined choir. They represent the schools and the churches of the community. Responsible for the outstanding Sunrise Service were Miss Blanche Penrod, Chairman, and her many com- mittees. lAlso, the pupils of Southport display their talent by portraying the characters and designing the impressive background for the pageant. This represents one of the three holiday services that are celebrated. HOLIDAY DECOR Hark, the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn king.' This message was conveyed to Southport pupils by Christmas decorations prepared by the art department. The angels above, painted by Lonnie Beck, Ray Turner, and Charles Wilson, graced the west hall. Senior-ority was responsible for the beautiful Christmas tree.

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Above: At left is Mr. Fredenberger handing out the letters to the baseball team. At the right Mr. Leedy is rewarding Steve Dial for his efforts in athletics. Below: Left is Mr. McDaniel awarding letters to cross-country team and at the right is Mr. i . . . PLUS ACHIEVEMEN T The designer of the 1959 ANCHOR cover was Lonnie Beck, one of Southport's most talented art stu- dents. Lonnie entered six pictures in the National Scho- lastic Art Awards contest. He, Ray Turner, and Leslie Sponsel were awarded Gold Keys in the regional con- test, sponsored by L. S. Ayres and Co. and the TIMES. The keys entitled these students to place their entries in the national competition. Lonnie also won the right to complete for the additional cash award offered by Hallmark Cards.