Bay High School - Bay Blue Yearbook (Bay Village, OH)

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1% school tax issue INSIDE OUT General election Students ban to- gether in support of a TAXING ISSUE to get their say, students and citizens PUNCH IN Maybe it was too soon after a victory to present the voters with another money issue. Maybe the money wasn't there. Maybe the vot- ers didn't believe the schools needed the funds. For whatever reason, the 1 % school income tax levy failed by a margin of 3,618 to 4,286. The levy was based on a 1 % income tax coupled with a reduction in property tax of a little over six mills. Without this tax, the schools would be about $400,000 in debt. Bay schools desperate- ly tried to pass the tax is- sue. A door-to-door cam- paign was held on Oct. 21. Students distributed flyers to over 6,000 houses in the city. The leaders of the steer- ing committee were Mr. Richard Scott and Mr. Jo- seph Loomis. Senior Darren Ewing commented, I think it was great the way every- one was able to pull togeth- er and organize them- selves. Many students had their own ideas on why the levy failed. Beth Onderko said, There should have been more time to warn the com- munity of the crisis at hand. Jamie Jones said, I believe it failed because the economy is so bad right now. After the dissapointing defeat, 1984 looked dismal. » elieve it or not, there was a reason be- hind the confusion in the gym corridor on Nov. 2. That was where the voting booths were set up for the general election. Voters determined the fates of federal, state, county, and local poli- ticians and issues. The money-related issues drew the most attention. One bill would provide state- funded, low interest housing loans. Another bill proposed a tax to be used for a state wide passenger railway. The most publicized issue con- cerned amending the Ohio Constitution to require the election of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. When questioned about the issues, most seniors, because of their government expo- sure, knew the pros and cons. DURING LUNCH. Brad Gersler fakes his firsl shot at voting. Stu- dents eligible to vote were registered through government teacher Mrs. Delassus. S tealing the how Cathi Parkhurst— Student leader. In order to pass the 1 % tax issue, a steering committee consisting of stu- dents, parents, and teachers was formed. Cathi held the posi- tion of body chair- person. Having that position wasn't what it sounds like, she related. My main job was to act as a middle-man. I took ideas from the committee and pre- sented them to the student body for input. When the is- sue failed I was disappointed. Cathi, leader through thick and thin.

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READY FOR THEIR PERFOR- MANCE to the song Thunder and Blazes Karen Pickup and the other Rockettes listen to the band. Because the song they performed to is associated with the circus, the Rockettes wore clown costumes. Each member had to acquire her own costume. DURING THE OCTOBER LEVY ASSEMBLY. Kelli McMaugh and Molly Jenkins discuss their parts for the levy skit. Since Halloween was near, the lew committee per- formed a Charlie brown skit. BEFORE HALFTIME. Kelly Fowler thinks over her routine. The banner urged voters to support the 1 % school tax issue. Pamphlets, banners, and fli- ers were distributed throughout the:lowrn. TOTALLY UNAWARE OF the circumstances. Steve Geuther bites into a pseudo caramel-covered apple. Each grade level had their class president eat the caramel covered onion. - Lindi Student Life

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Lynn Perna-Patrick In the all-school musical Marne , some parts were deceiving. Bay High's own Tootsie , Lynn Perna, reversed her role. She played the part of Patrick Dennis, and portrayed it quite con- vincingly. She commented, I tried out for the part, but Joe Dowling got it. When he became ill, Mr. Siller told me to start memorizing the lines. It wasn't until two weeks before the show that I knew I had the part. I gained a lot of theatrical experience. Lynn Perna—show stealer. you coaxed the blues right of the horn and right out of the audience for that matter. It was spring and time for the musical. Tryouts were held in ear- ly February. Lines were re- hearsed after school and the songs in the evening. Chris Thill commented, As it got closer to show time, the rehearsals got longer and harder, but it all paid off in the end. Sue Skinner commented, It was nice with such a large cast. We had many talented people. Construction of the set began in February. By opening Marne was equipped with a revolving stage, a balcony, a stair- case, and a hidden stair- way. Marion Eastman said, It was one of the biggest and hardest sets I'd ever worked on. However, problems arose. Halfway through rehearsals, two cast memebers were re- placed. Also, during a re- hearsal, a swing came un- done endangering several people. In three fun evenings, the entire cast and the crews pulled together and the re- sulting show pleased every- one. When the performance was done, many people were satisfied. WITH A BIT OF BLUSH and a touch of eyeshadow. Ellen Cuthbert prepares Nancy Comparin’s characterized looks. Make-up took from ten to fifty minutes. CHARMED BY HER SOUTHERN friends. Mame Dennis, played by Kyle Craig, gets acquainted with Sally Cato. The backdrop was used for Homecoming. she dances and sings, she's everyone's AUNT MAME — I. I.insey S tealing the how —I. I.insey —Student Life