Bishop Noll High School - Marquette Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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r 1 “Living in the Limelight, the universal dream.” I T he Bishop Noll Fieldhouse was the site of the fourth annual Battle of the Bands. The event, sponsored by the National Honor Soci¬ ety on January 12, 1985, again drew a large crowd. Three competing bands: Pearl, Mutiny, and Vomit began their respective per¬ formances. Since there were only three bands, each was “”““ allowed a half-hour to perform. With towering amplifiers, flashy clothing, and electric guitars, the bands came ready for action. The first place band, Pearl, was given $100. The groups did not perform only for the money, but also because they enjoyed having all eyes on After the dust settled, all that was left was the ringing of the amplifiers. them as they spoke their musical statements. As Neil Peart of Rush said, “Living in the limelight, the universal dream.” After the dust settled, and all that was left was the ringing of the amplifi¬ ers, Pearl, a four-year veter¬ an, who was chosen by the students, emerged on top. Vomit, the self-styled, self- second, and the hard-rock- third. Bishop taught punk band w ing big beat of Mutiny cami The Battle has become a big part 0 Noll’s schedule of events, and will probably remain for many years t 4 22 Baitle °f the Bands