Tolleston High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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T.H.S. Graduates 25th Class Mr $hep Cutler tokes orders for senior groduotion announcements A time for joy ... o time for tears . . . A memory we'll cherish through the years. The seniors walk down Memorial's oisles; They hold bock tears and attempt bright smiles. Upon the stage they're seated now; At the sound of his name, each tokes o bow. Quiet now - - the Valedictorian speaks. She clears her throat, but her voice still squeaks. She speaks of the future - - the next big stride; The fears in her eyes she is trying to hide. She mentions success which some will achieve, But thinks of friends she soon will leave The Salutatorian speaks of four years gone by; Homework and Proms she recalls with o sigh She's finished now; her speech was fine. She soid it perfectly, forgot not a line. A hundred and eighty-seven seniors now rise, With smiling foces and tear-stained eyes. They receive with pleasure their diplomas long- awaited. And hear a voice soy, ''Class of 1961, you are now graduated Each offers to God a quiet, short prayer. Thanking Him humbly for all of His care. They walk off the stage, feeling many yeors older, Each needing the support of his best friend's shoulder. Open-houses of friends they now attend, Each hoting to see this senior year end. - - Suzanne Rhoads 23 Joel Firme ond Terry Polmotcer ossist David Bikoff os he fries on his graduation gown.

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Couples Go On Journey , . , , , , Mo king o twenty-foot palm tree from paper Looking for that certain prom dress often poses a major problem moche, was a messy tosk for the 1960 Prom for most Tolleston girls. They shop everywhere to find the dress Committee, which suits them best. Boys, too, hove a problem when it comes to prom apparel. They either get a tuxedo jacket or tie and cummerbund which will match the date's dress. Prom couples this year were token on a Sentimental Journey, for that was the theme which the decoration committee chose for the prom. As the couples danced and talked, they admired the beautiful decorations and favors which transformed Marquette Pavillion into a wonderland. Getting on eorly stort on prom necessities. Bob Budgm, Poul Olsiewski, ond Wolter Kienzyski go window shop ping in lote winter. 22

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Honor Students Recognized Two boy were nomed Junior Rotorions. Joel Girls' Stote Delegotes were Bermce Corpus, Sharon Skoger, Suzonne Rhoods, Firme, pictured above, ond Lorry Vorkopich, who Joyce Pisorski, Shoron Fuller, ond Morylou Toby. was not present when the picture wos token Congratulations were extended many times to our stu- dents throughout this year. Again, Tolleston received awards for their achievements os good citizens and scholars. An honor for which all |uniors set their caps is that of Girls' or Boys' State delegate Students spend one week on the Indiana University campus and learn how our state govern- ment works This year, six girls and three t oys attended from Tolleston. These students were sponsored by the American Legion and its auxiliaries. The Good Citizenship award was presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution to the outstanding senior girl in each school throughout the country. Tolleston's 1961 DAR Good Citizen was chosen, like the others, for her excellent citizenship and scholarship qualities. Tolleston's Junior Rotorions ottended luncheons through- out the year and learned more about business activities This year two senior boys represented us. At meetings of the new Gary World Affairs Forum, students from each of the city schools discuss recent world events. Our five delegates were selected to attend the Forum Arthur Kmght ond John Wolioce, Boy ' Stote Dele- because of their interest in world affairs and attainment of gotes, talk over their summer experiences specific scholarship standards. Members of the Tolleston World Affoirs Forum ore Corol Brootz. Bermce Corpus wos chosen Tolleston's DAR Good Suzonnc Rhoods, Noncy Kelley, Lewis Holcomb, ond Williom Ross Citizen. 24