Rossville High School - LARS Yearbook (Rossville, IN)

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SENIOR STUFF KCAl P , ou. To'n SellecK MY YEAR IN REVIEW I remember the first day I got here. It was Thursday, and a volleyball night. I stepped into the gym and saw a lot of friendly smiles. I was introduced to the volleyball team first, and later on to many more peo- ple. Names and faces buzzed around in my head, and I thought I'd never know who all those people were. For the first time since I had left home back in Switzerland the day before, I realized that I was in a completely strange country all by myself, not knowing anything or anybody. Worst of all I was hav- ing trouble with the language. Now, some months later, those names and faces that were buzzing in my head have become peo- ple and friends that I don't mix up anymore, and I understand what they are talking about. During the time I spent here, I found a nice little town full of friendly people, a lov- ing family, and many friends. I learned to accept other ways of thinking and acting. I learned a lot about myself. I grew up a great bit, and I am a lot more understanding. I saw that people are the same all over the world, and that everybody has (almost) the same problem, fears, and hopes. What I found is not something better or worse; it's just . . . different. I learned to accept it. There were lots of things I liked; for example, the school, not just because it's Rossville, but the school system. American teenagers are more independent as far as choosing their subjects that the teenagers in Switzerland. We have to study according to a fixed schedule. I like all the pizza places, because they are so different from the ones in my country. I like the way American teenagers are made responsible for their own car, whereas in Switzerland the driving age is 18. I could name many more things, but I don't think there is space enough, so I think I'll write down my few last words. Maybe this is not the right place, but I still would like to thank my American Mom and Dad for taking me into their home, giving me a lot of love and treating me like their own daughter. I would like to thank my sis- ter Angie, for accepting me as her one-year sis and letting me share her friends and family. Thanks also to my teachers for hav- ing a lot of patience with me and teaching me a lot in class, as well as outside of it. I know now that it is possible to have a great relationship with teachers. And finally thanks to my many new and great friends for understanding, helping me out, and let- ting me be a part of Rossville High. Thank you, guys, for all the fun times we shared and even some sad times. I'm glad I got to meet each one of you. I hope you guys will keep in touch, and maybe some day I'll be able to come back, or I'll see one of you knocking at my door, which would just be awesome! se vS-nok.»na irv-FFic. {Jxn.iivrS worr UJi'Aa TTn, MS, SP,SC)jC

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND (t £ V?Ma 'T L•C , 5 e 98V s jr vn5 w' (kp y.ss WV) ' vsr !4h v Swy1, HORNETS , ROSSVILLE STYLE Before I visited the United States as an exchange student I connected the word hornet with an ugly little insect, which is fortunately often seen in West Germany. Today I know better, and I would be glad to see those hornets in my home country, since I'm very proud of them. What does the word hornet mean to me? American teenagers act basically differ- ent from what German ones do. A hornet usually wears a smile on his face while walk- ing through the halls. A friendly Hello , Hi or How are you doing can be heard quite often. When I look at myself I see no smile, but signs of a bad mood on my face My head is usually turned down, and my eyes look at the floor. My thoughts are not where they should be, but somewhere far away. I takes me about 10 seconds to get out of my dream world and put my thoughts where they belong. Then I need 5 seconds more to realize that somebody said Hi to me, and 5 more seconds to attempt to respond. Finally, after 23 attempts, I was quick enough to respond to a How are you do- ing. I am ready to start the conversation, but the hornet is about finished. A Well, see you later or a Take it easy, buddy, bye can be heard after 10 seconds of talk- ing. I am confused, because I didn't get the chance to say anything. So back to my dream world. Another interesting thing I would like to talk about is the what have you — what can you effect. There are basically three things a guy can do to get the attention of other students (especially girls!): own an 85 Comoro, run the 100 M in under 12 sec- onds, or be good looking. I don't meet any of those requirements, and unfortunately this is also the case in Germany. Teenagers just look for good things they can see with their eyes, instead of taking the risk and searching the inside of a person to find good things. To be honest, I am guilty too, but isn't it easier to fall in love with a Marilyn Monroe than a 200 pound school girl? What I basically would like to say is that I am very glad I made the decision to visit Ross- ville and be part of it for one whole year. I would like to thank my parents, Jim and Janilyn, for all their care and help. Thanks also to my sister, Julia, for being so patient and giving me all the good advice I needed. A special thanks to my brother, Jeff, who shared his room with me. I hope next year you will get more sleep, since there won't be anybody snoring all night long. We had a wonderful time together. Thank you to the Rossville Speech Team and all the other HORNETS I see every day in the halls. I love you all, and I would like to let you know that whenever you gave me a smile you made my day. To O+a PancK “ » O cfi r— c»u 1A yj Paper ty.Ueb (jJh t bed dak be a

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SENIORINFORMATIONSENIORINFORMATION SHELLEY DENISE BEVER Dale Dorothy (Walton) Bever Sunshine 4; Basketball 1 JAMES RICHARD BURKLE John Carolyn (Shultheis) Burkle FFA 1,2,3, Pres. 4; Speech Team 1,2,3,4, NFL 1,2,3,4, Who's Who 3,4, National Hon- or Society 3,4 DENITA JEAN CABLE Jerry Kathleen (Blocher) Cable Sunshine Keygirl 1,2, Treas. 3, Corr. Sec. 4, Speech Team 1,2; NFL 1,2; Choir 3, Swing Choir 4, Who's Who 4, National Honor So- ciety 3,4 RHONDA RENEE CLARK Ronald Sandra (Payne) Clark FHA 2,3, Pres 4, Sunshine 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2 TERRI LYNN DAVIS Diana (Goyer) Davis Frank Davis Spanish Club 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4, Softball 1,2,4; Play 3; Class Sec. 1,2, Treas. 4, National Honor Society 3,4, Who's Who 4 TODD ASHLEY DAVIS Dennis Sandra (Turner) Davis Latin Club 1,2, Yearbook 1,2; Science Club 1,2; Sting 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Cross Country 3; Na- tional Honor Society 4 TROY ALLEN DAVIS Paula (Wolf) Davis Speech Team 1,2,3,4; FFA 2,3,4; Sting 1,2, Prod. Mgr. 3,4, Spanish Club 1,2,3,4, Bas- ketball Mgr. 1,2, Track Mgr. 1,2; Play 1,2,3,4, Prime Time Players 1,2,3,4,, Band 1,2 ROSS ALAN DEWEESE Rex Doreanne (Campbell) Deweese Bond 1,2,3,4, Science Club 1,2, Chess Club 1,2, Basketball 1,2,3,4, Baseball 1,2, Cross Country 1,2; Golf 3,4 DARRIN LYNN DISINGER Kenneth Nancy (Gochenour) Disinger FFA 1,2,3,4; Key Club 1,2, Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3,4, Cross Country 1 KIMBERLY SUE DOLBY Ronald Joyce (Wagoner) Dolby Sunshine 1,2,3,4, Track 1, Basketball 1 MARINELLA ESPOSTO Marco Teresa (Zazzmi) Esposto Hosts: James Penelope (Skiles) Schlatter Pep Club 4, Sunshine 4; Spanish Club 4, Sting 4 RONDA RAY FOUST Ray (deceased) Cheryl (Garrett) Foust Spanish Club 1,2,4, Sunshine 1,2,3,4, LARS 1,4; Girls Corps 1,2, Trackette 4, Class Treas. 4 SONJA MONIQUE GARRETT Vicki (Meyers) Garrett Sunshine 4, Choir 1,2,3,4, Cheerleading 1 STACI LYNNE GOCHENOUR Wilmer Suzanne (Beard) Good Sunshine 1,2, Key Girl 3, Pres 4; Spanish Club 2, V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Sting 3,4, Speech Team 1,2,3,4, NFL 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3, Pres. 4, National Honor Society 3,4; Who's Who 3,4, Class Pres. 3, Sec. 4; Play 1,2,3,4, Homecoming Rep. 2 THADIUS CRAIG HACKERD Richard Diana (Gregory) Hackerd Basketball I; Track 1 MELISSA KAY HENDRICKSON Dr. P Howard Anna Lou (Hufford) Hendrickson DAVID FRANKLIN HODSON Kenneth Hodson PHYLLIS JEAN HODSON Philip Deborah (Longston) Hodson Spanish Club 1,2; Speech Team 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,4; Sting 3,4; LARS 1,4, Sun- shine 1,2,3; Student Council 2,3, Sec. 4; No- tional Honor Society 3,4, Play 1,2,3, Cheer- leading 1,2,4; Girls Corps 1,2,3,4, Track 1; Trackette 4; Who's Who 3,4; Class Vice Pres. 1,2 PEGGY LYNN HUFFORD David Roberta (Fearnow) Hufford Speech Team 1; NFL 1, LARS 1,2,3, Editor 4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4, Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Sting 2, Art Ed. 4; Play 2, Cheerleading 1.2.3, Captam 4, Flag Corps 1; Girls Corps 2, Co-Capt. 3 4, Trackette 3,4, Who's Who 3,4 SHARON SUE HUFFORD Donald Runella (Blocher) Hufford Sunshine Keygirl 1,2,3, Treas. 4, Speech Team 2, Choir 2,3; Swing Choir 4; Play 1,2 GLEN L. IRWIN Glen Marsha (May) Irwin FFA 1,2.3 BRENDA SUE JONES Kenneth Janice (wright) Jones Speech Team 1,2,3, Sunshine 1,2,3; Play 1,2,3 ALANA CHRISTINE (KATSAROS) MAURER Cheryl (Maurer) Myers Volleyball 1,2; Basketball 1,2 CHARLES MICHAEL KELLER Michael Virginia (White) Keller Science Club 2, Key Club 2; Speech Team 2.3.4, Spanish Club 1, Trock 3,4, Baseball 1,2, Cross Country 2,3, Band 1,2,3,4, Play 2,3; Prime Time Players 2,4 BRIAN LYNN LEAZENBY Terry Patty (Gochenour) Leazenby Science Club 1,2, Vice Pres. 3,4; Who's Who 3 CAROL LYNN LEHMAN Kenneth Etta (Long) Lehman 18