Winchester Community High School - Golden Era Yearbook (Winchester, IN)

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Close Encounters Of The Falcon Kind Our Falcons wanted to prove they were really different—like none before and certainly like none to come. But was this really the way to go about it? This case in point comes to mind. An innocent parent comes to visit WC for the first time. He looks down a dimly lit corridor and what does he see? Tweety birds, old men, monsters, pigs, and other strange characters. Immediately he wonders if he is in the right place. What are these assaults on his eyes? Are these human, animals, or something from outer-space? He rushes into the office and asks for the principal. The secretary, Sally Smith, calls out, Mr. Fox! The parent upon hearing this breaks out in a cold sweat. To his relief, the principal is human. Mr. Fox, a sly man, instantly solves the mystery. He explains to the parent that this is Spook the Patriots Day and all the students dress up to show their spirit. They really are normal and great students underneath those costumes. The students at WC have definitely proved that they are set apart from other schools and in a class of their own. TOP: Mr. Simmons is living proof that wrinkles come fast as a teacher. ABOVE: Tweety bird thinks studying is for the birds. RIGHT: The WCHS majorettes do their thing'' during halftime at the basketball game. Lots of laughs from the crowd. 8

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Obvious Contradictions The often complained about lunches seem to be the biggest spectacle of the day as the students race to the front of the line. Isn't it amazing that when the noon hour bell rings, students risk life and limb to stampede down the halls at a break-neck speed, trampling one another to be the first in line . . . for a lunch that the same people will inevitably say is awful? The use of horsemeat and hog kidneys in the hamburger is only a myth. In fact, the school serves one of the most nutritional lunches that can be purchased. Where else can you get a well-balanced meal for such a low price? Apples, bananas, and cookies are now offered in the new a la carte line. There has even been a juice machine installed in the commons. The cooks have also added a spice to WC life by serving pizza and tacos. Another deception at WC begins in the parking lot. Mornings at WC are extraordinary. Not only do students who drive come to school at 7:30 A.M. to sit in the parking lot, but they rush madly to class at five till eight. What has caused this strange phenomenon to take place each year? Is there a new love affair developing between students and school? Is the truth of this matter that the students would rather be talking to their friends, getting a good parking space, or doing a little smoking and kissing instead of watching Captain Kangaroo' at home? 7 TOP: Typical senior, Bobby Hesser, chowing down on cafeteria food. BOTTOM: Susie Ward, Sharon Barr, and Marsha Younger led by Gay Fetters are the hottest “rock” group since Queen.

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Jim Woolf is out of the contest when his water balloon bursts and showers him with moisture as Jeremy Galbreath looks on. A from the Falcon's view. There are activities ranging from the Annual Staff to the Youth Advisory committee at W.C. All types of clubs and organizations are open to students. Homecoming, Prom, and other activities will forever bring back a treasured memory of friends and good times at W.C. But most importantly these activities add life and color to our school which would otherwise be all work and no play. And when Falcons play, they really play. Take a look for yourself. 9