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

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THE SCHOOL ATMOSPHERE MAKES IT almost impossible for one not to meet people of the opposite sex. PROM IS EVEN MORE SPECIAL FOR A couple who has been togeth¬ er for a long time. Senior Ted Hein and junior Darcy Morario enjoy the evening. BEING SUPPORTIVE of a boy¬ friend’s abilities in activities is impor¬ tant in a relationship. Valerie Craw¬ ford watches her boyfriend John Pappas play baseball. 28 Dating

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hat’s for lunch? Students, faculty utilize and enjoy mid-day intermission Lunch at Crown Point High School is undoubtedly the high point of the day. While the students may not listen to the other morning an¬ nouncements, they invariably seem to catch the very last one. Mr. Paul Georgas always caps off the menu items with the familiar “chocolate, white, or two percent milk.” Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays offered the main menu with the familiar snack bar. The snack bar made available certain foods for the sweet tooths in the school. Tuesdays and Thursdays were reserved for the salad bar. Along with the regular menu and the snack bar the students could choose from a variety of healthier foods. Regardless of what the stu¬ dents decided to eat, or not to eat, their lunch time was an es¬ sential part of their school day. Many students who found it dif¬ ficult to make-up tests before or after school found conve¬ nience in working during their lunch. Many of the teachers opted to spend some of their lunch time grading papers or planning class schedules. The lunch hour also gave students the opportunity to discuss plans for the weekend or to catch up on the latest news. Both the faculty and the stu¬ dents looked forward to the mid-day intermission as a time to relax. JUNIOR JODI STEMLER EYES the pizza of Kelly Robinson. SENIOR SCOTT STEWART EX¬ AMINES the plate of crispitos which he has his heart set on. JUNIOR BENNY WILKINSON SEVERAL STUDENTS ENJOYa bit iences during their mid-day break is PURCHASES his lunch from Mrs. of conversation during their lunch. evident by the expressions on their Kathy Sons. The happiness that everyone exper- faces. Lunch 27

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1 he Dating Game Dates range in nature from exciting to humdrum Dating 29 The perfect dream date takes place when the couple in question look at each other and smile at each other at all of the “right” times. Conversa¬ tion proceeds nonstop for the whole evening with no awk¬ ward silences, and later, the goodnight kiss sends both per¬ sons straight into heaven or a so-called “daze.” Of course, most dates don’t go quite as well. Some are disasters, some are humdrum, and others are just plain unbearable, but all dates have one common as¬ pect: they give everyone jitters — for minutes, hours, or even days in advance. Nervousness comes right along with the territory of dat¬ ing. Guys and girls alike feel pressure to do and say the “right” things on a date, but ideally, talking to a date shouldn’t be any different than talking to a friend. After all, the interest in finding more out about the other person is what a date is all about. Usually, common interests and general school gossip are talked about during the date. Although all dates don’t turn out as expect¬ ed, dating gives students new experiences and new wisdom on how to handle these or¬ deals. After all relating with others is part of life. Financial aspects of dating add to new learning, too. Mon¬ ey problems often arise in dat¬ ing. Who should pay the bill? Under the old rules, the boy paid, but times have changed. Some students think whoever does the asking should pay, but others believe the men should still always pay. Some believe it is best to go “dutch,” or in other words, each pay his own expenses. At least one good thing at school happens everyday: that is everyone has the opportuni¬ ty to meet members of the op¬ posite sex. High school stu¬ dents spend half of their wak¬ ing hours with the opposite sex. They are in the same classes, cafeteria, clubs, sports events, school dances, and even on the bus — practically everywhere in a school envi¬ ronment. High school dating is a big part of the best times of teens’ lives. Although problems occur in the dating situation, dating is a good way to broaden life and make it even more fun than it already is. Even though long- lasting love may not arise from dating, something else just might arise: friendship and, of course, learning. SOPHOMORE JENNIFER PAVLO AND senior Drew Pelley talk togeth¬ er between classes to give them¬ selves little more time together.