Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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September kindles new vitality at WHS As the beat goes on, “The Broughams ” provide an escape from schoolwork and daily ten sions. Another touchdown made, enthusiastic boosters encourage Oilers to “make that kick! With the arrival of September 3, 1968, students hade a fond farewell to summer fun as another year of learning began. Eager and not-so-eager students chose their curriculum as registration took place in the Senior High during the last week of August. A morale-boosting pep assembly proved worthwhile as the revengeful Oilers tromped the I.owcll Red Devils 19—14. With a dance following each home game, students were given the chance to abandon their studies as they buga-looed” to the music of a popular band. Business life was introduced to the sophomores and juniors in an assembly sponsored by the Junior Achievement. Preceded by a week of vigorous campaigning, the freshmen class elected their class officers on September 23. Excited juniors proudly displayed their class rings which were distributed on September 26. Sparked with enthusiasm, SEPTEMBER helped to make 1969 ... A VERY GOOD YEAR Juniors display their class rings.

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Gridmen prepare to “Cage thoz Wildcats” as quarterback John Whiting smashes the hoop. Assisted by guidance counselors, senior Mary Ellen Dixon re-arranges her schedule. 4 An interception is the goal of Tim Klosek.

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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