Bellmont High School - Legend Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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It was almost like the real thing Literally running for the office of senator is senior Missy Irwin as she portrays Dan Quayle in the election. Under 18 years of age but still able to vote? That was the case as the students and faculty of Bell- mont High School got involved in politics when the senior classes held a mock election on Friday, October 10, 1980. Fourteen of Mr. Koning ' s stu- dents portrayed the candidates for the offices of president, vice presi- dent, senators, governor, and 4th and 10th District Congressmen. Also, they were responsible for writing a speech in the name of their candidate which was to be presented in front of the entire stu- dent body and citizens of Adams County. The Decatur Daily Democrat got involved by informing the public of what the mock election was all about. Television cameramen were also contacted and were on the scene for the mock election. On the day of the mock election, Mr. Philip Sharp, running for 4th District Congressman, was the only actual candidate who was present although many represent- atives were present for the other candidates. In the mock election, Independ- ent party candidate John Ander- son (Eric Bulmahn) won the presi- dency with all the other Demo- cratic party candidates winning. This was very much in contrast to the actual election where Republi- can Ronald Reagan became the 40th president of the U. S., and the majority of the winners were Republican candidates. The mock election turned out to be a learning experience which prepared Bellmont students for future years by teaching them how important it is to vote, and also, that learning about the candidates before they vote is of great impor- tance. th Congressional District candidate, hilip Sharp, shares his time and ideas ith Bellmont students in the audito- um. Mr. Sharp won the actual election n November 4, 1980. As other senior candidates look on, Mike Werling speaks on the behalf of Vice-Presidential candidate, Walter Mondale. Mock Election — 1 7

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Birch Bayh (Scott Hebble) gives his views on the issues of the campaign as he pres- ents his speech. Separate booths for voting made the election more realistic and secretive as junior Nick Miller decides who to vote for. Learning how to use the voting cards was necessary as seniors Steve Aspy and Ted Hutker instruct Lisa Rumschlag, Suzanne Hakes, John Morgan, Cassie Fuller, and Steve Winans. 16 — Mock Election

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Proudly bearing the titles for Homecom- ing 1980 are Queen Susan McAhren and King Tony Meyer. After just being named this year ' s Silver Arrow Queen, Teresa Woebbeking expresses a look of surprised happiness as her escort Rick Ross shows his approval. At the Silver Arrow dance students enjoy themselves by dancing to the sounds of the band End Game. Homecoming Court: Barry Barger, She; Davis, Gavin Walther, Regina Klinke King Tony Meyer, Queen Suss McAhren, Lisa Wellman, Phil Smith, Ho Voirol, Todd Cowans, Joann Selking, ar Eldon Fink. 1 8 — Homecoming Silver Arrow