West Lafayette High School - Scarlet and Gray Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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Comparing covers for the 1962 prom programs are Jennie Ma:- lin and Colleen McCormick, program co-chairmen. The first hint of spring finds physical education classes partici- pating in outdoor activities. Spring Fever, Prom And Don Paarlberg, Nancy Cros- sett and Marty Greenberger, preparing to graduate, are measured for their caps and gowns. -16-

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Basketball queen candidates Sarah Weiler, Jeanne Miller, Mary Ellen Moore, Marcia Erickson, Jean Nelson, Colleen Kelly, await the final decision of the West Side student body. Marcia Erickson Colleen Kelly Jean Nelson Jeanne Miller Sara Weiler Mary Ellen Moore Nui? xi' N xr it . X 'gang Q..- i ii x rs 'Neill Crowns, Good Fellowship And Many Friends Hail, the Queen is the theme, if not the cry, as the Homecoming Queen is crowned at the half- time break in the homecoming basketball game. The Queen's court surrounds her and provides ad- ditional beauty 'midst the bustle and excitement of one of West Side's enthusiastic basketball crowds. This scene is typical of the annual occasion when West Siders join, as one, in honoring their choice for queen, her court, and their athletic team, all in one grand, ecstatic display of loyalty, admir- ation, and fellowship. West Side, however, is not just glamor, cere- monies, fun, and excitement. The students are working seriously to develop skills and attitudes which are essential to success. Starting with the freshman, W.L. students are serious with their studies. Concentrating, ask- ing questions, and planning for the future. This is W.L..... -15- Queen Marcia accepts a bouquet of red roses from Joe New lin, Hi-Y president, after her selection as basketball queen.

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A post-game mixer helps relieve students' tensions following a hard-fought contest. Graduation Are W. L. Paper drives, parties, dances-these were the activities that told us spring was finally here. It was a time when studying was more diffi- cult than usual and concentration was nearly impossible. Students found it hard to wait for the three o'clock bell each day as they saw the landscape starting to green and felt the warm spring breeze flow in through the windows. But the calmness of it all was broken by the juniors, eager to raise money and begin work on their big dance, the Junior-Senior Prom. Car Washes and pickle drives took up the time of the seniors as they prepared for their last great fling, Gala Week Parties. All this and spring fever made schoolwork of secondary importance. Lynn Taylor and Diane Kelly take- time out from studies to enjoy a refreshing breath of spring air.