West Leyden High School - Shield Yearbook (Northlake, IL)

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Sreplayiw inei nar worl an talenl, the ' sophomore class exhibits their float while getting it judged. The Sophomores came in third place in the float competition. ' Team handball became a popular sport this year ' during Physical Education class. If was part of the new schedule for students enrolled in P.E. class.

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A coming of age The football team tame away with three times as many victories as all of last year, while our other sports again put out another fine showing in a conference that they will be leaving next year. As for groups and organizations, the Marching Knights announced that they will be going to the Indianapolis iVfotor Speedway again this year. The Forensic team also proved that you don ' t have to be an athlete to win a conference crown when they took first place and then sent three members to districts and sectionals. In perspective the year was filled with just a few unusual things that made this year well worth the. comming of age. Lined up after they were introduced to the student body by Coach Don Sage, the Cross Country team listens to Coach Sage describe the hopes for their upcoming season. IVIaking sure his letters are properly placed into position, senior Cliff Jacobson prepares lo make a plate that will print up something (or his class. Keeping his eye ' s firmly planted on the nail. Bill Dudley works on the set that would be used during this year ' s fall production of Ten Little Indians.

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From new to old. West Leyden has matured into one of the finest schools in the area, bringing with it many traditions that will continue to develop through the Coming of Age. m ' U . 4 A