Brookfield Central High School - Legend Yearbook (Brookfield, WI)

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Central vs. East the Brookfield youths on one side of town and the youths on the other side of town. It is not a violent or dangerous type of 'V v .,, I xi Q There is a type of hostility which exists between a faction of L QQ f hostility, but rather a healthy rivalry which actually is beneficial to those involved in it, in that it promotes keen competition between the two groups and brings out the best in every individual as the factions battle it out wherever they may be competing. These two factions of Brookfield's youth are the students of Brookfield Central High School and Brookfield East High School, and the competition they are involved in is athletic in nature. Whether it is on the gridiron where bodies are being battered, on the floor of either school's gymnasium where a basketball game is being played tooth and claw, or in any sporting event between the two schools, there is sure to be a rivalry in the grandest sense of the word, and not only between the athletes, but also between the fans as both school's honor is at stake on the field of honor. Though for the most part the athletes are participating in a controlled and honestly played hard fought battle, knowing that though the Central-East rivalry is perhaps the zenith of the season it is just a game, the spectators of the teams playing are something less than controlled. Things can and do get out of hand at East vs. Central sporting events. ln the stands during a game and in the parking lots before and after a game obscenities and threats can be heard shouted between students from both schools, and while the athletes are shaking their opponents hands in an act of well meant Kats sportsmanship, the fans are shaking their fists at their opponents in misplaced zealousness. Remarks John Puchner, After the East game l was walking in the parking lot, and a group of East students walked up to me and yellec 'Central sucksl' right in my face. I couIdn't believe it. Although it may have its blemishes, the East-Central rival: makes both schools shine because of the sense of school spirit and unity it produces. The games can be a great time i they are taken as just a game, but can strike a sour note if taken for more than that. Said Varsity Basketball Co-Captai Bob Mirenda at the pep assembly before the East game, Vt want everybody to come and cheer their heads off, but we don't need harassment of officials and opponents. It only hurts the team and you. tLarge Photography Cheering the crowd to victory over Brookfield East is Varsity Cheerleader Lauri Scheffel. l2y ln a tense moment, Coach Graf plan his strategy for the upcoming play. Coach Graf has led the Lancers to two victorious seasons in a row after taking over for deposed Coach Blomberg. t3j The crowd will always roar, here the Lancer Backers hold their arms i victory over the Brookfield East home crowd. a diy divided 28 f Central vs. East

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Express Vourseli-. Expressing yourself. lt's almost come to be a cliche, but really, when you stop and think about it, we all try to explain our thoughts to others, even if it's only in casual telephone conversation. And there are some people who go beyond just talking. Many of us had a diary at one time or another, in which we tried to record exactly what happened on a particular day, adding in how things affected us and why. Or at times, when things really got crummy, some of us pounded on pianos or drew abstract portraits, just to relieve some of the tension. For some people, this expressing of the inner mind becomes a lifetime occupation. The medium can be anything: the stage, art, music, writing. For example, Doug Floerden explains his fascination with creating music: I began to be interested in jazz in seventh grade, because of a close friend. Now, I find that jazz lets me express my feelings no matter what they are. It can be relaxing or invigorating. Another musician, Vince Fuh, describes what function his music serves for him: Ever since first grade, I've been involved with music: I started with the accordion, and then I added piano, violin, trumpet, and recorder. My mother really is the person who started me in music. She taught me the basic scale for the accordion and then she really instructed me seriously in the piano. Playing relieves my tension, and especially when I improvise, I find it reIaxing. But all of us aren't musically inclined, and we need a different method to describe our emotions. David Platt has found an outlet through writing. l like to write when l'm depressed, because it takes my mind oft my troubles, of if I write something good it cheers me up. I enjoy writing poetry and satire, and in fact, may even go into writing as a profession. Mark Nelson has found still another way to express himself, through acting. My acting talent is, I think, instinctive. I like to show off, but it's subdued and contoured for a stage performance. I've been in plays since seventh grade, and I've been in about twenty to twenty-five shows, at Pilgrim Park, Central, the Sunset Theater, and also at the Pabst Theater. Acting is a good outlet. You get to put yourself in someone else's shoes and see the world from a different viewpoint. You have to convince yourself that you are the character, and also have a very energy and concentration level. The possibilities for self-expression are literally endless, and after all, depend on the emotions themselves. How do you express yourself? Largo photo - Seeking a way to express themselves, Lisa Stetanowski and Sean Smullen take to the stage to entertain others. t1j The medium of art is Betsy William's mode ot self expression. t2j Some express their ideas through writing. t3j For those such as John Kreuger. music is the vehicle through which they express themselves. tdj Interpretations of objects and ideas transmitted onto paper are how Dave Scholz justifies his existence. t5j Participation in sports allows some to express themselves. Express Yourself f 27

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