Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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With victory in mind, the football players mount the fire truck before the parade. Jim Creskovich brushes up his German sign. Escorted by Jim Cooper. Waneta Davenport descends her throne. We won! exclaims John liapak as the Oilers defeat the Governors 19—15. John “Bozo Howe encourages the classes to cheer during the assembly. 7

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October brings assembly, parade, game Queen Jeff Sabol humbly accepts his roses. October unfolded weeks of preparation as students eagerly awaited the 1968 Homecoming. Imagination and creation thrived at the Social Room on Tuesday, October 22, as class and club representatives frantically added final touches to their colorfully-painted signs. “A Taste of Honey” was performed by WHS’s all-male Oiler-ette group while the senior girls enacted a skit. The crowning of Jeff Sabol as “Homecoming Queen” highlighted the assembly. Strong winds and rainy weather could not dampen the spirit of the parade’s viewers and participants on October 24. Decorated cars proudly paraded down 119th Street to publicly announce the beginning of the 1968 Homecoming. First place in car competition was given to the GAC, while the Spanish Club was winner in the float category. Tensions mounted as half time neared at the game on October 25. W'aneta Davenport was chosen Queen with Judy Moska-lick and Lynn Harangody acting as senior attendants. Rachael Jones, junior: Joni Kristek, sophomore; and Karen Kaminski, freshman, were elected attendants by their respective classes. The Oiler football team, determined to make Homecoming an unforgettable event, defeated the Morton Governors 19-—15. Homecoming ended on a perfect note with “The Squires” providing the music at the following Homecoming dance. Spirited with teamwork, OCTOBF.R helped to make 1969 ...AVERY GOODYEAR. Homecoming Court for 1968: Rachael Jones, junior attendant; Lynn Harangody, senior attendant; W'aneta Davenport, Homecoming Queen; Joni Kristek, sophomore attendant; Judy Moskalick, senior attendant; and Karen Kaminski, freshman attendant. 6

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Victory terminates ’68 Homecoming Upon introducing the senior football players. Coach Ray Zubeck assures the student body of his confidence of a Homecoming win. Colorfully clothed “muchachos” comprise the w inning Spanish Speckled with black and yellow, a junior car adds color variation. Hoat. Unique in its appearance, the G.A.C. “Hot Rod” car, ridden by the officers, races to a first place prize in the decorated car competition.