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

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An alarm wakes a groggy student at 5:30 am. She sleep¬ ily heads for the shower to be¬ gin her morning ritual. After a quick shower, she goes to work on her hair. She applies sever¬ al mousses, gels, and spritzes, and then uses a blow dryer and curling iron to finish the style. Next, she puts on her pre¬ viously chosen outfit: acid- washed jeans, a cropped pink sweater, ankle-length leather boots, and gold hoop earrings. Then she carefully applies her make-up and heads for the door. No time for breakfast, and besides, she’s trying to lose ten pounds! At the same time, another alarm wakes another groggy student. He jumps in the shower grumbling to himself about his sore muscles from working out. After his shower he runs a comb through his hair and checks himself in the mirror. Then he puts on a pair of Levi’s and a button down shirt. After checking himself in the mirror one more time, he eats a hearty breakfast. Then he splashes some co¬ logne on his neck and heads out the door. Sixth grade students get out of bed and go to school. High school students, on the other hand, are much more con¬ cerned about their looks. They spend money on their hair, their clothes, hygiene, and fit¬ SOCIALIZING Discussing their plans for the week¬ end, junior John Burish, sophomores Paul Urbanski and Eric Birdzell, and junior Julie Gorton congregate in the newly-painted candy machine area. These students display recent fashion trends like Liz Claiborne purses, colorful print shirts, and ski jackets. ness. Many students asked, spend up to $75 per month on looking good. One reason for this may be that students feel good when they look good. “The better I look, the more confident I tend to feel, and that makes me feel better about myself,” said junior Stephanie Goerges. Junior William Stanko agrees, “If you look good, you’re noticed by your peers and teachers.” Students are also concerned with staying in shape. Many girls attend aerobics classes and Nautilus. Guys lift weights, ride bicycles, and go skiing. Some students are less con¬ cerned with staying in shape. Junior Kristin Linsley said, “I just go out and have fun on weekends!” BOOT CRAZE After a long school day, junior Cindy Farias stops to lace her ankle-length suede boots. As the weather became colder, many students bought these popular boots. ooking good Boys and girls struggle to project “right” look 12 Body Beautiful

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razy spirit Homecoming theme focuses on lighthearted fun The combination of the crisp, clear autumn evening and the spirited decorations provided a lighthearted atmo¬ sphere for the 248 couples who attended the annual home¬ coming dance. Shortly after the couples arrived, the girls took off their heels, and the guys loosened their ties. The dance floor was constantly filled with students dancing to the music of the disc jockey, TNT. Long before the dance be¬ gan, the Booster Club spent a great deal of time and effort decorating the cafeteria. The couples’ names were written on colorful paper footballs and hung on the walls. Red and GROUP DANCING Enjoying themselves during the song “Wipe Out” by the Beach Boys, a group of seniors dance together. Many students like to dance in groups rather than in couples. white balloons and streamers filled the room, and Bulldog pennants were on every table. These decorations carried out the theme of the dance, “Crazy for Football.” This theme made the dance less ro¬ mantic and more fun. When they weren’t dancing, the couples relaxed with a glass of punch or took pictures of their friends. Students spent much of their time pos¬ ing for snapshots. Junior Eric Quale said, “The homecoming dance wouldn’t be the same without girls running around taking pictures.” At nine o’clock Mrs. Nancy Halfman announced the Mr. Football candidates. The can¬ didates were Brad Lambert. Patrick Lane, Edwin Mysog- land, James Pause. Philip Wayco, and John Young. Se¬ nior student council vice- president Ricky Haber and previously crowned home¬ coming queen Shelly Garber crowned John Young Mr. Football. Shelly and John then led the traditional dance to the theme song, “Crazy for You” by Madonna. Weeks after homecoming, students still exchanged pic¬ tures and stories of unforget¬ table memories of the dance. PRINCIPAL GREETING On their way into the dance, seniors Brad Lambert. Jodi Stemler. Edwin Mysogland. and Kelly Robinson stop to talk with Mr. Steven Bazin, princi¬ pal. Mr. Bazin served as a chaperone for the annual dance. Homecoming 11

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y Beautiful 13 TOUCH UP During the five-minute passing peri¬ od, senior Debbie Ruffing stops to freshen her lipstick. Students often hang mirrors in their lockers so they can check their faces between classes. IN SHAPE Working out in the weight room, ju¬ nior Bill McCall uses the pectoral ma¬ chine. Bill is a member of the swim team, and lifting weights helped him prepare for the season. GET READY Using a curling iron to fix her hair, freshman Stacy Van Horn gets ready for school. Many girls wake up hours before school begins to prepare them¬ selves for the long day.