Clay High School - Minuteman Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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A 1968 MUSTANG is a col- lector ' s item to its proud owner, senior Marl( Cole- man. TEEN TRANSPORT One of the most im- portant things to a lot of high school stu- dents was their car. The parking lot was filled with all makes, models, and colors available. It didn ' t matter what shape they were in because a car was the pride of the owner. The auto was proof of freedom which allowed every- one to get around. This year, Volkswa- gen Bugs were espe- cially popular as one could count at least nine in the parking lot every day. They shared space with green Mus- tangs, red Trans Ams, and golden Volvos. Rain or shine, the v ay to get to school was on your own. Converti- bles or compacts, ev- ery car could be con- sidered a status sym- bol. Many hours and dol- lars were put into stu- dents ' cars, as gasoline and repairs were need- ed to keep the cars in perfect working order. Whether a senior, ju- nior, or sophomore, the only thing better than a driver ' s license was a car to get around in. RIDING THE ROAD TO SUCCESS WORKING INTENTLY on a tough algebra-trig problem is junior Jennifer Beeching. WORKING TOGETHER can be helpful. Freshmen Josh Hen- derson, Jennie Kozak, Rhonda Ross, and Beth Lan- phere work silently. The life of a student many of us had so many things to do it was hard to keep track. We thought of going to school like playing a sport, it required hours of practice, coaching, and dedica- tion to be good. If you had what it took, you could make it to the top but you had to work hard to get there. They always say in sports that it doesn ' t matter if you win or lose, It ' s how you play the game. We knew, unlike in any sport. that we had to win. That ' s just what we set out to do. At one time we thought that the rules were going to be changed. When a new homework policy was discussed, we rebelled, feeling that it was an unattainable goal. After all of the hours of mind-boggling home- work, and classic nov- els to be read, there came headaches and a share of fatigue. But in the end, we all became winners. 27

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jr : ----- PEEKING OUT FROM BE- HIND his black shades is sen- ior Mike Macakanja, as he enjoys the sunshine at New Buffalo beach. FROM STYLISH TO STUNNING — SHADES IN ' 86 Sunglasses were in- vented for the purpose of shading the eyes from the sun. Now, in 1986, they have be- come a fashion neces- sity. I would be lost without my sun- glasses. I wear them all year long, rain or shine, said junior Mi- chelle Borkowski. When sunglasses first hit the market they had, for the most part, a contemporary style or look. In 1986, where the times are changing quickly, sunglasses can be found in attention- catching colors includ- HOT SPOTS IN ' 86 It didn ' t matter whether it was sum- mer or winter — there was always a place to go and something to do. During the long hot summer months, the most popular place to be was at one of the area ' s beaches, such as New Buffalo or Warren Dunes. On a cool but sunny afternoon, friends would gather and flock to Saint Pat ' s park for a game of fris- bee golf. During the school year, Gregg Alan ' s Off The Strip opened for business and became the dancing spot for the under-21 crowd. On Wednesday and Sat- urday nights it was wall to wall teenagers. This was a great new place to go with friends or try to meet the right girl or guy. The mall was a per- fect place to bum around. There was ev- ery kind of fast food available, and people spent more than a few dollars on meals or snacks. If there was fun to be had. Clay students could always find it. All that was needed was a good plan, a group of friends, and the right place to go. ing hot pink and flu- orescent green. They can be seen in every size or shape imagin- able. Sunglasses are now manufactured by hun- dreds of companies. Prices range anywhere from eight to one-hun- dred and fifty dollars a pair. You can buy a cheap plastic pair for a few bucks, or if you choose, you can spend fifty on a pair of Foster Grants. Either way you choose to do it, sun- glasses are a must for every 1986 fashion buff. FRESHMAN TAE KIM finds her English class to be the best place to hide behind the cover of her shades. j fF ' f- NEW BUFFALO BEACH makes a perfect football field on a sunny day. Senior Ron Rose tackles senior Kathy McClelland on the play- 26 Student Life

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MAKING SURE to stretch out before aerobics class is sen- ior Kim Burnley. AWAY FROM THE COMMO- TION of her soccer game, ju- nior Traci Boyd waits for a pass. DEADLINE DILEMMA Just one last sen- tence — that was all you needed to put the finishing touches on the article about the boys ' tennis team. Just one more quote, and you would finally be finished. Such a small task seemed like such a large feat when it was around deadline time. There was a feeling of tenseness in the air, as everyone rushed around like there was no tomorrow. The pressure of deadlines was felt throughout both the newspaper and year- book staffs. For the newspaper staff it ar- rived bi-weekly, and SIZING IT UP for the yearbook staff the pressure was on about once every month. For those un- fortunate staff mem- bers who had tests over English books they forgot to read, or quizzes over verb cards they forgot to take home, cramming time was no where in sight. Dedication kept us going as we spent evenings after school in the publications room, working some- times until six or seven o ' clock. After all of the commotion had passed, we gave a sigh of relief, and sat back to relax until it came time for another. You lay on the floor of your living room, ex- hausted and gasping for breath, in disbelief that what you had just completed was the beginner exercise in the Jane Fonda work- out tape. You had de- cided to try the begin- ner exercise first, thinking that you would start off with something slow and easy. Just 45 minutes later, you found your- self wishing you had never even heard of Jane Fonda and her workout tape. Many students man- aged to find time in their busy schedules to exercise, whether it was an aerobics class offered during A lunch or sports practice held after school. For some, just running from class to class and living the busy lives they did sufficed as their daily workout. No matter what it was that inspired a per- son to exercise his body — in any shape or form, the result was the same. A feeling of confidence and well- being that could not be attained in any other way. WITH A BRIGHT idea in mind, senior Andrea Gregory aids senior Maureen Poirier In writing an article. LAST MINUTE DECISIONS before a newspaper deadline are crucial — seniors Susan Clements, Jim Kava- das, Mike Zima, and Molly Ma- honey try to make them together. 28 Student Life