The Daily Echo, 1964-05-15

              SHORTRIDGE
( There are two purposes of the Shortridge Day observance
this year. The first is that which we have recognized in various
projects throughout the week. This is the true excellence of
Shortridge in every consideration: heritage, opportunities,
achievements, and preparation. Shortridge Day is certainly
the time when students should acknowledge the accomplishments of their school and fellow pupils.
This year, however, we have tried to make Shortridge Day
more than a simple day of praise. Shortridge is presently undergoing a great transition, in which its population and direction are being changed. In order to maintain the outstanding
record of success the school has reached in past years, everyone must work even more diligently and purposefully.
Furthermore, there are some who criticize Shortridge be-
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cause they have the misconception that a shifting school population tolls the end of Shortridge achievement. As magnificently demonstrated in the last few weeks, those who distribute
the recognitions and awards for outstanding accomplishment
have not adopted this opinion, but it too often prevails in
formerly Shortridge neighborhoods.
Thus Shortridge Day must represent a twofold meaning
this year. It is important to acknowledge the successful endeavors of. the students. This year, however, it is also vital
that the students realize their responsibility to support Shortridge; to uphold its merits under criticism; and to strive to
preserve the heritage which has been accumulated throughout
a century.
Joe Blatt
&
DAILY ECHO
Vol. 66, No. 155
Shortridge High School, Indianapolis,   Friday, May 15, 1964
3 Gents
SEVEN SATAN TRACKSTERS Shortridge Day Activities
TO VIE IN REGIONAL MEET To Stress Accomplishments
Of Past, Present, and Future
This afternoon the regional
track meet will be run at Tech.
Shortridge wlll be represented
by seven tracksters who have
proved themselves outstanding
in the sectional track meet last
Friday.
Russell to Enter
Three Events
Leading the sextet will be
Shortridge all-time great, Chuck
Russell. Russell Is the only
Shortrldger who wlll participate
in three events, the 880, mile,
and the mile relay.
Also running In the 880 along
with Russell is senior Dave
Biesemeyer. Dave was nipped by
one tenth of a second by Steve
Selmer of North Central ln the
battle for second place in the
880, which was won by Russell
last week. The greatly Improved
Tom Adkisson wlll be vying for
a spot in the state meet* In the
broad jump. Adkisson has shown
a great deal of improvement
since the city meet. Tom jumped
21'-li/2".
Rodney Ridley will be clad
In blue and white In the high
jump event. Rodney squeezed
Into the regional by leaping 5'-
lO-Vfe".
Relay Team Hopes
To Make Record
Perhaps the biggest surprise
pame when Homer McKenzle
took the 440 In a very good 51.1.
Homer should be a contender for
a state meet berth.
The mile relay team, the second place team at the sectionals,
will be out to break the standing  record.  Mr.  Aberson   feels
that the team has the potential
to do lt. Four boys from the
following I five wlll run In this
event. They are Homer McKenzie, Joe Durham, Ferdie Edwards,
Biesemeyer,  and  Russell.
Trial Heats
Scheduled for 2:00
The trial heats will begin at
about 2:00, with the finals starting between 2:45 and 3:00.
There will be teams coming
from cities like Muncie, Richmond, Anderson, and from cities
as far south as Lawrenceburg.
Also the participants ln the
Washington and Tech sectionals
will be at Tech.
Mr. Aberson has pointed to
Anderson and Richmond as being the teams to watch.
Other regionals will be run at
Bloomington, Ft. Wayne, and
Gary. The qualifiers from these
regionals will come to Tech for
the final state meet on May 23.
Today Shortridge High School
is acknowledging the accomplishments of another year in
the annual Shortridge Day observance. Today's special activities Include a morning pep session for the spring athletes and
addresses over the Intercom by
Principal Robert J. Shultz and
Shortridge Day chairman Joe
Blatt.
The pep session was arranged
by Ann Mclntire. Present were
the members of the golf, tennis,
and track teams, as well as this
year's varsity cheerleaders. The
purpose of this portion of the
celebration was to point out the
very successful records of these
teams in the past weeks, and
to encourage support by the student body for the rest of the
spring semester.
TIM GREIST ELECTED PREXY
OF SHS KEY CLUB FOR 196465
Thursday morning, Tim Greist
was elected president of Key
Club for next year at the
Thursday morning meeting. He
will be assisted by Bob Stokes,
vice president; Mark Fuller, secretary; and Jim Covert, treasurer.
Tim was selected from a slate
of candidates Including Bob
Stall, Jim Covert, and Bill
Holmgren. The slate for vice
president was made up of Bob
Stall,  Steve   Fisher,   and   Tom
Greist. Steve and Tom Schuetz
were the other nominees for secretary, while Bob Solomon and
Bob Stall completed the list for
the office of treasurer.
Don Handy announced that
the meeting for the installation
of new. officers will probably be
May 27 ln Charity Dye Library.
Three to Attend
National Convention
Jim  Covert,  Marvin  Keenan,
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Intercom Speeches
Given All Week
As an introduction; to Shortridge Day, intercom speeches
have been delivered each day
this week. On Monday freshman
Jeff Holmgren summarized the
history of Shortridge's first century of accomplishment. The
next day sophomore John Brooks
enumerated the many extracurricular activities and unique
.scholarship areas available to
students of Shortridge.
Tim Greist, a junior, spoke on
Wednesday. He recounted all the
awards and outstanding performances which have been
made by Shortridgers in the past
school year. Senior Doug Smith.
stated what i he felt he and his
class had actually gained by attending Shortridge.
Decorations and displays have
played a large part In signifying the Shortridge Day observance. Michelle Johnson, chairman of the decorations committee, arranged for banners and
posters to be located throughout
the building, with an especially
large sign featured outside over
the Meridian Street entrance to
the building.
Jane Cohn Plans
Window Displays
Jane Cohn worked with the
school club presidents to make
Window and foyer displays. These
are a traditional part of Shortridge Day. They are intended
both to present an idea of the
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