Thomas Carr Howe Community High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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BELOW: Spirited sophomores cheer for their class RIGHT: All smiles, Mrs. Belva McKay is overjoyed while watching the homecoming game. as her son Phillip is chosen king. 8— Homecoming

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STUDENT LIFE ABOVE: Students catch the south bus after school. In past years many have complained a- bout apathy among students, both in and out of the classroom, but 1979 damp- ened such feelings. After-the-game sockhops, sponsored by the student council and several other student groups, met with success as the new stereo system allowed them to be put on for next to nothing. The computer dance attracted not only those who liked to dance but ones curious to see who they matched up with. Cheerleaders proved pep sessions were not a thing of the past. Two basketball pep sessions were successful, with class cheers and give a yell being the most popular uicers. The spirit carried through to the games as the Howe Rowdies and the pep band joined in. An unusually large number of activities were senior-dominated. Vocal music, boys ' basketball, and wrestling, to name a few, brought recognition to Howe. To some, money was more important then social life. Many found Howe ' s work-study programs to provide just the right mixture of work, school, and pleasure. For others, it took a part or full-lime job after school to meet their financial needs. Howe was a busy place in 1979, with activities suited for a wide range of interests. -rfc

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Bizarre activities spark Hornet spirit New and bizarre activities started tin- week before the big homecoming game-. On spirit days students got a kick out ol wearing crazy hats, playing farmer, and dec- orating themselves in the school ' s brown and gold. For those who wanted to prove once and for all whose class had the most spirit, the student council organized competition.-, throughout the week. The frisbee throw, tug- of-war, and tricycle race were popular but hurt by bad weather. The traditional bonfire was held Thursday night next to the football field. On the following night the parade, with the band and Hornel Honeys leading the floats and homecoming candidates, started at hllenberger Park and finished at Ho football field. Although the Hornet- held Shortridge to onl one touchdown during the game. Howe was shut out 8-0. During haJltirne Principal I ' rank i crowned Rhonda Hook- a- homecoming queen. Phil McKaj was crowned Howe ' s king at the dance alter the game. Uthough Howe lost the game, homecoming was -till a suc- cess for school spirit. A- Ph lli- ollmer put it, I wish we would have won, but I had a lot of fun. ABOVE: We ' re number one! scream many of the 400 students making up the spirit tunnel. Homecomini— °