Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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MADD DOCSTERS: Robin Boyer (Robster), Kim Gardner (Keester), Katherine Pulliam (Pulster), Carri Bostian (Carister), Katie McMeckan (Meekster), and Jill Talkington (Talkster), test the spirit of two members of the B Crew David Helman and Jim Edmundson. WATCHING SILENTLY from the sidelines, Marcus Weldy, Jason Phillips, and Mike Mulgrew, think about their next play. SENIOR FARMERS Bill Bechtel, David Helman, and Mindy W etzel, try to gain a spirit point for best farmer outfit. HOMECOMING 13

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 The night: October 9 The place: Rice Field The time: 7:30 p.m. The conflict: Penn — vs — Central Homecoming is a big game. Since Central’s rivalry with Penn is the biggest in the NIC, the bleachers are packed with spectators anxiously awaiting the kick-off. The band starts the parade at 7:00. They are followed by convertibles carrying the cheerleaders and Homecoming court. Next are the decorated cars representing each of the classes. The “Madd Docsters” make their debut and the “B- Crew” return with the Blaze Mobile II. They charge onto the track to fire up the crowd. Then both teams take the field. The noise is deafening. Tension is high, especially for the senior players. It is their last chance to beat Penn and their last home game. The senior football players, trainers, cheerleaders, and band members are honored before the game begins. During halftime comes the crowning of the queen. The court files onto the field to wait for Mr. Million to announce the winner. He calls the name of Senior Kim Smith, and places the crown on her head. The only thing to dampen spirits that evening was the team’s eventual loss to Penn, 34-14. But the score doesn’t reflect how hard the game was played. The team, coaches, band members, cheerleaders and fans were psyched up more for this game than any other game all season. Most left saddened, but not defeated. RIDING AROUND THE TRACK during Homecoming, Heather Reda and Kim Boyd celebrate our first touchdown of the game. MEMBERS OF THE B-CREW: Jon Hardy, Bob WITH CLOSE FRIEND Scott King at her Stewart, Danny Reynolds, and Jeff Kronemeyer, side, Kim Smith was crowned queen during join in the enthusiasm of Homecoming. halftime ceromonies. 12 HOMECOMING

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Athletics at Central High School excelled in 87- 88. To start things off. Central beat Memorial 28-0 on August 27, making it seven years in a row that Mangy remained at Central. Both girls’ and boys’ cross-country ran a great season. The girl’s team placed ninth in state with Anne Esteves placing 23rd. Girls’ swimming continued their vir- tual lock on duel meet victories, extending their undefeated dual meet record to 124 straight meets. They now look forward to another undefeated sea- son next year and that ever-elusive state title. Boys’ basketball got off to a rocky start under the leadership of first year coach Dennis Nowicki, but improved steadily over the season, hitting a high point when they upset Penn 61 -60 on January 22. It was an exhilerating game that hung on a final desperation shot by Penn, which missed as time expired. Wrestling sent four people to regional compe- tition. Junior Sean Sousley even advanced to semi- state. Girls’ basketball had another improving sea- son under the direction of coach Jane Lutz fin- ishing with a respectable 6-9 record. With fall and winter sports ending on good notes, they filled us with anticipation of an equally suc- cessful spring. LOOKING FOR AN OPEN PASSING LANE, senior Raurd Will Ertel protects the ball from the defense of a Northridge player. WAITING FOR THE GUN TO SOUND, Karen Warrick concentrates on her entry at the state swimming meet. RUNNING THROUGH PRE- GAME”, Coach Tom Kurth gives advice to a player. 14 SPORTS