Deerfield High School - O YAD Yearbook (Deerfield, IL)

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Still Going Strong Twenty-five years ago, the foun- dation of Deerfield High School was set into the ground like the seed of a great redwood. There was a strong hope that our school could take root and grow to a stat- ure that would command respect. Today, DHS bustles with over 1500 students, and has a state- wide reputation for its academic excellence and athletic success. When our school was created, its purpose was to provide an ex- cellent education for all students who walked through its doors. The dreams of its creators have come true, as a quarter-century later, DHS has established itself as one of the finest learning institutions in the United States, and one of the most eye-catching to colleges. Athletically, the Warriors have also made a name for themselves. Twenty-five years ago, the varsity football squad completed its first two seasons without a win, but later made the semifinals in 1986. Now that our school has had time to grow, the sports programs have had the opportunity to produce numerous talented athletes, such as four-time state tennis champion Mike Morrison, star quarterback Mark Carlson and All-State soccer player Frank Speth. While Deerfield High School is not an ancient institution by any stretch of the imagination, it has shown exceptional versatility and strength in its two-and-a-half dec- ades of existence. As times have changed, so has the school, but the students and teachers contin- ue to maintain the same level of enthusiasm that was injected into DHS at the beginning. Twenty-five years after Deerfield High School opened, we're still Puttin' On The elif

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lt's Gonna Be a Great Four Years . . , Excited at this thought, Joel Shapiro enjoys himself on Freshman Fun Nite, ,O - The Coaoh's Pride Smiling with their mentor, the girls' tennis team gives spirit to the pep rally, Frosh Are People Too , , . Making new friends and learning their way around DHS are activities on the agenda for Carrie Caplan and Sam Futterman. He's a Shoe-ln . . . Giving a confer- ence about self-conndence, Mark Sharenbroich uses Bill Kerstein as a scale to illustrate his point. Shut Up and Dance . . . At the Home- coming dance, Donny Friedman and Jennie Caplan mug for the camera. Tough Knight . , . Troubled by her hel- met, Caryn Caldarelli tries to keep her cool before the Homecoming Parade.