Goshen High School - Crimson Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

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Parents in school Mom and Dad make unique locker partners As one matures and flirts with adulthood, independence and the ability to break free of family imposed constraints be- come very important. School, although not usually a teen ' s favorite thing, offers an atmosphere in which one can grow and act independent- ly of Mom and Dad. Of course, this freedom would dissipate rapidly if the unthinkable occurred, and Mom or Dad also spent days in the school. Several Goshen High School students are forced to deal with the unthinkable as one of their parents works at GHS. However, the general con- census among these students is that their situation is actually a good one. All the students think they are awarded some definite ad- vantages, due to the fact they have parents working in GHS. Dad ' s here if I have a prob- lem or if I need money or a permission slip signed, ex- plained Kenda Resler, senior, whose Father, Mr. Herb Resler, holds the position of GHS ath- letic director. Ryan Sorreil, senior, and son of GHS business instructor Mr. Mike Sorreil, expressed thoughts similar to Kenda ' s, stating, Dad ' s here if I need a note or money. Also a car is always here since dad drives. I can use it if I need to. With his situation, Ryan said that no problems had ever re- sulted from his dad working in school. Conflicts at home do occur, if only rarely, for Dawn and Kenda. Sometimes a problem oc- curs, but not a lot. Mom doesn ' t usually mix her work with the things at home, said Dawn. Not very often has there been a conflict, Kenda stated, but there have been times when things that were related to school have affected the way we act at home. Regardless of any problems that may result from having a parent who works at GHS, each student maintained that his thought their relationship with his parent at GHS was strengthened due to this situa- tion. Ryan thought that his rela- tionship with his father was made stronger, and better, since his dad is not only a GHS teacher, but also his coach on the varsity basketball team. Basketball builds our rela- tionship more than school does, he explained. Kenda thought that her rela- tionship with her father was made stronger because she was able to spend more time

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Depicting her own vogue, Shari Hay stylishly braves the cold December weather, (by Weldy) Giving GHS some flair, Brenda Weaver and Suzanna Mast sport a unique, bag- gy look, (by Whittern) I Heads turr Goshen High School has its own personal style that stands out, a style which reflects the singular personalities and atti- tudes of the students. Each year there are unique trends that dominate the fash- ion scene at GHS. In the not- so-distant past, we saw such crazes as bell-bottomed pants, wide lapels, torn sweatshirts in the Flashdance style, and parachute pants. This year paisley was featured. An explosion of new British- inspired fashions have made a dominant debut in the halls of GHS. In both guys and girls, paisley, big shirts, and baroque styles staged a rage, not to mention bright Swatches in a variety of psychedelic colors and designs. But these styles weren ' t for everyone. Many people stuck to their old favorites: jeans, t- shirts, sweatshirts, sneakers, and the like. Clothes reflect people ' s moods, as well as their person- alities, according to Carrie Grise, senior. When I ' m in a bad mood, I wear gross clothes, said Grise. Another way of dress that was fashionable was the classic or preppy look. Some prefer- ences included oxford shirts, sweaters, polos, and topsider shoes. Not only do clothes, but also stylish cars display tastes, like this one owned Each person has his or her own style, whether they ' re conscious of it or not, said Su- zanna Mast, freshman. I cer- tainly don ' t expect everyone to agree with MY taste! The personalities of the stu- dents were also revealed in dif- ferent types of music. Each decade of teenagers has al- ways had its share of favorite groups or musicians. Though the musical prefer- ences of students ranged from hard rock to punk, the general accordances of 1985 were Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Phil Collins, Huey Lewis and the News, and Tears for Fears. What are some qualities that attract students to a certain group or type of music? I like upbeat songs and lyr- ics I can relate to, said Kate Singer, sophomore. Some oth- er standards included a good dance beat, music that ' s not repetitive, and a strong lead guitar. Fads come and go with the passing of each year. Some people take these fads serious- ly, so much that they base their ideals on them. Others block them out of their life- styles, not willing to accept any new ideas. Most people just gradually blend in and out of each new trend, (by Jenny Dro- let) by James Nofziger. (by Whittern)

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Ties stay strong Ready to be announced at the Penn game. Ryan Sorrell is eager to leave his spot on the bench, as his father, Coach Mike Sorrell looks on. (by Whittern) with him. This extra time allows Kenda and her father to gain a better understanding of one another. Dawn Johns, junior, and daughter of GHS athletic sec- retary Mrs. Janet Johns, relat- ed advantages different from those that Kenda and Ryan re- ceived. There are a lot of fringe benefits, I don ' t have to pay for things like admission to games, etc. I also get to know the coaches on a friendly basis, she said. Dawn and Kenda also thought that Mom or Dad ' s presence in the school can, at times, be disadvantageous. It ' s like a continual parent- teacher conference. Dad can always check on a grade or my attendance, so I have to watch what I do, commented Kenda. Dawn also thought that her situation forces her to act more carefully, stating, You have to be careful about what you do. You have to watch out. Ryan, however, said there were no negative side-effects resulting from the fact that his father works at GHS. I can ' t think of any disad- vantages. I really don ' t see my dad very often in school. I ' ve never taken one of his classes and I usually only see him in the halls, he said. Just as the in-school advan- tages outweigh the disadvan- tages, each student thought his situation of going to school with a parent helped, rather than hindered, their family life. Dawn expressed feelings si- miliar to those of Kenda, stat- ing, My mom and I know what ' s going on in each other ' s lives which helps our relation- ship a lot. Although many would balk at the mere idea of a parent spending days at GHS, those who live the idea seem to view it as a blessing rather than a restriction. Having a parent at GHS is a blessing for these stu- dents because not only do they receive school-related advan- tages, they also are the recipi- ents of a better, stronger fam- ily-life, (by Rick Snyder) While Mrs, Janet Johns finishes up her day ' s work, Dawn studies in her mom ' s office, (by Whittern)