Central Catholic High School - Lance Yearbook (Lafayette, IN)

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CONVOS AND PEP SESSIONS Conservation, Drugs, Wozy And Spirit More than once this year, CC stu- dents could be seen sitting on the bleachers in the gym either laughing at a skit, or listening attentively to a guest speal er. Representative Floyd Fithian talked to the junior and seniors about the oil crisis. He explained how they, as students, could help conserve energy. He also answered questions about other issues. Tony McGrath presented an all day progrann on the effects of alco- hol and drug abuse. First, he told the students about his life as a for- mer drug addict, and gave them the opportunity to ask him questions. In the afternoon, he discussed the drug problem with members of the faculty. That same evening, he gave a program for the parents. Mr. McGrath was very frank with his au- diences, and made them aware of the tremendous dangers involved with drug abuse. WAZY and the Pepsi-Cola Com- pany gave a very entertaining Multi- Media presentation on the history of animation. In order to set up all the equipment, several students came to school at 7:00 in the morning, and were paid to help get the work done. This year ' s pep sessions were spirited as ever, but there were a few changes in the rules after a con- troversial skit was performed. A group of students and faculty mem- bers established new guidelines for the pep sessions. The new rules limited the length of the pep ses- sions, and required individual class skits to include proper manners. The content of each skit had to be approved by Fr. Bach the day be- fore the scheduled pep session. Despite the rules, the skits went over well. They included dancing, acting, and singing. Before Christ- mas, a group of senior girls dressed up as elves and sang a song about the team — to the tune of Jolly Old St. Nicholas. After the song they gave a candy cane to each team member. Convocations and pep sessions not only increased education and spirit, but they enabled the students to become involved as a group, and increased students unity. 36 convos pep sessions

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Far Left: Floyd Fithian tells juniors and seniors everyth- ing they always wanted to know about energy conser- vation. Left: Lisa Knevel. Koreen Harless, Ina LaFon, and Ja- mie Delaney watch attentively during a pep session. Opposite Page, 2nd From Top: Ivlork from Ork, alias Mr. Wilder, thinks he knows the answer in the teachers skit. Center: During the football pep session skit, Nina Lux, Jennie Thieme, Kay Harless, and Judy Fields display their version of the Mr. Bill Show. Above: a skit by Seniors Jani Nelson, Roberta Garrity, Susie Klinker, and Annette Steiner makes a big hit with ' Shaving Cream ' at a football pep session. Opposite Page, 2nd From Bottom: Julie Corazza is handed an album by Lou Patrick for her participation in the WAZY Pepsi convocation. Far Left: Tony McGrath, a reformed addict, tries to answer Don Peccia ' s question at the Convo on Drug Abuse. Left: The dating Game featured Knight contestant Duane Austin with host(ess) Jeanne Lux. convos pep sessions 37