Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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Shotgun Po ond Morryin' Som Convene at Locol Dcince The annual Sadie Hawkins Dance, sponsored by the Y- Teens, was held March 17. The gals and guys were entertained by the music of Penjendrum at the Northridge Elementary gym from 8 to 11 p. m. The Sadie Hawkins Dance is when the tables are turned-the girls ask the guys to be their dancing partners. Many girls came dragging the guys in by their suspenders. The Y-Teens sponsor the Sadie Hawkins Dance as a tradition, and also to make money. There are many prepara- tions to take care of before the dance. The decorations have to be made, the date has to be set, and the gym secured. Policemen have to be hired and chaperones found. There were slow dances, fast dances, and even a square dance. Working the Hitchin' Post was Mr. Richard Chadwick. Each couple received a Hitchin' License and a ring. Nlr. lim Neumeier was the Shotgun Pa. 24 Student Life

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l ' i ' Nin- Bonds Perform Five Concerts Concert and stage bands, under the direction of lVlr. William Trunk and Mr. Ronald Fahncke, held five concerts. Three of these concerts were performed by the concert bands, consisting of a sophomore band and an eleventh-twelfth grade band. Two concerts were given by the stage band which is known as the jazz band. One concert was for the local O. E. A. ban- quet and the other for the Bill Chrismer Memorial fund. The climax of the band sea- son was the banquet provided by the band parents. The seniors and outstanding band members were honored. lan amd. .F A tt . '-if . y. 53 r W . Mi Student Life 23

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