Summitville High School - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Summitville, IN)

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The beginning weeks of school were like a song’s introduction; they gave a preview of the year ahead. Friendships were renewed, summer experiences dis- cussed, textbooks were re-opened. Seniors began to enjoy their newly acquired status while the unfortu- nate freshmen submitted to the traditional teasing. Under new supervision for the 1968-1969 season, cheerblock members still wore their sandals when they selected winter uniforms, gold berets and black turtle- neck sweaters. Groups canvassing nearby towns also became a familiar sight as yearbook advertisements and magazine subscriptions were sold. Suddenly everyone realized that school had officially begun as the end of the six weeks arrived, accompanied by those first report cards. Striving to become bilingual, Melody Webb keeps her Spanish book with her in case she finds some spare” time. Ringing bells revive dormant minds Becoming totally absorbed in one’s work is a sign of becoming a great painter—visible even in the first days in art class.

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in community Not ready for Bin D” yet, Tony Ice watches a demonstration by Mr. Everett Webb during the summer basketball clinic. As afternoon shadows begin to form, Marlene Frazier enjoys one last round of skiing. Happiness is riding a merry-go-round with a little sister as an excuse. Bight, Debbie Fisher? With the end of school, SHS students plunged into a frenzy of summer activities. Most succeeded in ac- quiring suntans and sun-streaked hair before the end of the first month of vacation because of the unusually hot weather. Baling hay, store work, and painting houses occupied the hot days while AC games, in- formal basketball practices, and drive-ins filled the evenings. Highlighting the summer were the annual fireworks with the dedication of the newly constructed war memorial and the fairs of surrounding counties. Many students ended the summer with a final fling by camping out or relaxing by watching the political conventions. 5

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Sharpened pencils and alert minds are prerequisites for the juniors during the annual tests. for autumn studies Accuracy is instilled in Mr. Ronald Reiman’s students even in their first attempts at drafting. School resumes but summer sports continue giving Terry Small a maintenance chore on the baseball diamond. 7