Perry Meridian High School - Passages Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Melanie Heidergott ' 86 sits among Perry Paraphernalia sponsored by the PTA to pro- mote the 1983 Homecoming Extravaganza, Mr. Cones, guidance counselor, models a Good Ole Falcon Country cowboy hat spon- sored by the Student Council. Amanda Arsenault ' 85 and Teny Springman ' 84 look very pleased to find that they have been sent Student Covmcil carnations for Valentines Day. Joe Gootee ' 83 is an eager participant in the 1982-83 first annual FADD Party. The Dads ' club helped to make this event a success by contributing jackets to be raffled. The Parent and Teechers Associa- tion continued a tradition of service and involvement throughout the school. Major offices were held by President Sandra Brown, Vice Presi- dent Jane Johnson, Treasurer Ter- rance Yen, and Secretary Cora Dot- son. The biggest money making project was the Extravaganza in October, 1983. Money was made also with the addition of a fan sale at graduation. The money was used to fund two five-hundred dollar scholarships, pro- vide a teachers ' breakfast during semester break, and publish the PTA Communique an informa- tional publication sent to all Perry Students. PTA members were involved in many school activities. They served as fair bus chaperones, baked cookies for Teachers ' Appreciation Day and helped in the front office with scheduling. The PTA held four meetings a year, with Honors Night, on May 18, being their last meeting. Finalists of the Human Relations Talent Show 60 ACTIVITY CLUBS

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Teaehers Survey Favorite Album 1 . Escape (Journey) 2. Built For Speed (Stray Cats) 3. Moving Pictures (Rush) Favorite Song 1. Separate Ways (Journey) 2. Truly (Lionel Richie) 3. Twilight Zone (Golden Earring) Favorite Male Soloist 1 . Lionel Richie 2. John Cougar 3. Bob Sege r Favorite Female Soloist 1. Pat Benatar 2. Stevie Nicks 3. Olivia Newton-John Favorite Actor 1. Dustin Hoffman 2. Sylvester Stallone 3. Dudley Moore Favorite Actress 1. Goldie Hawn 2. Jane Fonda 3. Sally Field Favorite T.V. Show 1. MTV (Music Television) 2. M A S H 3. Leave it to Beaver Favorite Movie 1. E.T. 2. Tootsie 3. Fast Times at Ridgemont High Favorite Sport; 1. Basketball 2. Football 3. Baseball Favorite Car 1. Camaro 2. Corvette 3. Trans Am Favorite Song 1. The Rose (Bette Midler) 2. You Can ' t Hurry Love (Phil Collins) 3. Africa (Toto) Favorite Hangout 1. The Shallows 2. Friday ' s 3. Home Favorite Restaurant 1. The Loft 2. The Old Spaghetti Factory 3. Red Lobster Favorite Food 1. Steak 2. Prime Rib 3. Hamburgers Favorite T.V. Show 1. M A S H 2. HiU Street Blues 3. Dallas Favorite Group 1 . Alabama 2. Oak Ridge Boys 3. Journey Favorite Movie 1. On Golden Pond 2. Rocky 3 3. E.T. Favorite Special School Event 1 . Spring Break 2. Graduation 3. Prom Favorite Vacation Spot 1. Florida 2. New England 3 . Hawaii Perry battles North Central in football, this year ' s favorite sport. Always popular, McDonalds was once again chosen as the favorite place to eat. CHARTS 59

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Active Groups Work To Improve Perry performed for a meeting. Jane Hilde- brandt ' 83, finalist in the PTA Refiec- tions contest, received an award for her state-winning Uterary entry. PTA support had been strong, yet Sandra Brown hoped that Next year, we ' ll see greater attendance and in- terest at meetings and functions. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), was a club based on faith in relation to athletics. The sponsors were Mr. Charles Earle and Mr. Tom Bohlson. Anyone could become a member; the club was not limited to athletes. FCA usually met at members ' homes. The meetings were discus- sion sessions where members talked about how their faith aided them in their athletic performance. Some time was spent just talking about problems and spending time with friends. FCA was a part of the national chapter, emd members were eligible to attend national and state conven- tions. These conventions featured prominent athletes, and discussed motivation and skill techniques. Leisure activities, like sailing and canoeing, were planned, making FCA a club focusing on all aspects of life. The year for the Student Council was one of improved participation for both students and representatives. Senior Lisa Yen, president, said that she thought the key to this was to in- duce participation among the people who representated each homeroom. Mr. Robert Dunn, sponsor of Student Coimcil, thought that Lisa had much to do with getting things moving. Lisa had brought about a lot of cooperation. Student Council sponsored many activities. The Christmas dance was one of several successes. All of the proceeds from this event were used to purchase academic letter sweaters and to fimd other events. Another contribution to this fimd was the sale of cowboy hats and shakers of which many were bought. The Student Council officers for the 1983-84 school year were Doug May ' 85, president; Rusty Morris ' 84, vice-president; Pam Spiegel ' 85, secretary; and Jodie Bales ' 85, treasurer. A group of dedicated parents worked at raising funds for Perry Meridian. These parents were members of the Dads ' Club. They car- ried out services for the school and the commimity that otherwise would not have been done. In the course of a year, this organization raised hundreds of dollars to benefit three general areas; the music department, athletic pro- grams, and several academic pro- jects. The money was raised, in part, through the continuous sale of con- cession items at athletic events. These concession stands carried a stock of Perry Meridian jackets and a variety of hats. Sales were said to have been up a bit. This was a big contribution to the fund into which the money went. In addition to concession sales, the Dads ' Club sponsored three paper drives, further adding to their service fund. A successful year for the Dads ' Club meant a successful year for Perry Meridian. ACTIVITY CLUBS 61