Crown Point High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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Jackie McLaughlin (top left) gets her flag taken by a senior powderpuff player as she attempts to get away. Senior powderpuff coach, Mr. George Tachtiris (to right) gives instructions to some of his players before sending them into the game. Nancy Lottes (middle left) makes her way down the field to score a touchdown for the seniors. Members of the junior powderpuff team (mid¬ dle right) are fired up and ready for the second half as they lead the seniors 13-7. Members of the senior powderpuff team (bot¬ tom) rejoice in their victory over the juniors with the final score 14-13. Homecoming—13

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Powderpuff lives Traditions survive Two weeks before Homecoming, Patty Archbold, Booster Club presi¬ dent, was still in search of coaches for the 1981 powderpuff teams. Hope was almost lost but the thought of breaking the powderpuff tradition made, not only Patty, but other girls determined to find coaches. After a long search, coaches were found for each team and long hard practices began immediately. The game was held Wednesday October 21 at 7 p.m. on the football field. Although it was a bitter cold night, the stands were packed with spectators. The seniors won the hard fought battle 14-13. During the week of Homecoming students showed their spirit by wear¬ ing class colors, western attire, crazy hats, wild punk rock outfits, and school colors on scheduled days in¬ stead of their usual attire. On the night of class competitions, students took part in several ac¬ tivities such as an obstacle course, a banana eating contest, and passing apples. Friday afternoon before the big game, all ticket holders were dismiss¬ ed from their last hour classes to at¬ tend the traditional Homecoming assembly. During the assembly those who attended were rowdy and raring to go. The classes competed for the spirit stick, which finally went to the itty bitty freshmen. During the final yelling session with the cheerleaders, a person disguised as the school mascot gave students an extra boost of spirit that made the Homecoming truly exciting. Juniors Eric Schaeffer and Teri Anderson (top) stuff their mouths full of bananas during the banana eating contest on class competition Jeannine Swantko (middle left) shows off her western attire for western day during spirit week. Jamie Cuffia (middle right) shows his school spirit by dressing up for punk rock day during spirit week. Seniors Carolyn Rettig and Trish Gregor (bottom) work on the senior class float for the Homecoming parade. 12 — Homecoming

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Enthusiastic crowd enjoys Turnabout Nearly 200 couples attended the 1981 Turnabout Dance, “A Candlelight Christmas,” held December 5, from 7 to 11 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Weeks before the dance, girls began thinking about asking that special so¬ meone. Searching for the perfect dress or hunting up an old one, ordering flowers and making dinner plans were a few preparations girls had to take care of before the dance. On the morning of December 5, members of the Inklings staff decorated the cafeteria for the eventful evening. The setting for the evening was a dimly lit cafeteria with the soft glow of Christmas tree lights catching couples’ eyes as they entered. Murals of Christmas scenes, candles, streamers, bells and small burning candles on each table, contributed to the festive mood of the evening. Although the dance got off to a slow start, the dance floor was suddenly crowded with couples who danced the night away. The enthusiasm of the couples made the 1981 Turnabout a night no one will forget. Jim Fischer, Editor-in-chief of Inklings, (top right) announced Amy O’Shea as queen of the 1981 Turnabout Dance. Amy poses for a picture with her date Bob Wisniewski. Tony Johnston and Karen Wayman (above left) smile excitedly as they walk onto the dance floor. The 1981 Turnabout Queen Amy O’Shea and her escort Bob Wisniewski (above right) pose with class princesses and their escorts: Cathi Lear and Jim Naughton, Karen Lunkes and Mike Crowley, and Rob Parkhurst and Michelle Woodke. 14 — Turnabout