Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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ways perfect angels. Taking a break from their party, sophomores Cindi Ledesma and Mar- ibel Rangel pose with a smile for the photographer. iPhoto by P. Carlsonj Student Life In The 'Good Ole Days' She stole pickles from the home ec. room in her high school. Then, before kitchen inspection, threw the pickles out the window into an English room. Un- fortunately, the pickles found a target - an Eng- lish teacher. Such were the antics of junior class guidance coun- selor Mrs. Mary Chambers. They should have ex- pelled me. I never did much, just the I-Iuck Finn kind of stuff, said Cham- bers. Teachers, once students themselves, were not al- y 3 A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY My behavior was like most of the marginal stu- dents today, but we had less severe penalties, re- marked Economics teacher Mr. Harith Tamimie, who was caught skipping classes. Not ALL teachers lived on the edge , some were considered goodie -two - shoes. I was so good it was ri- diculous! exclaimed Social Science teacher Mrs. Susan Baldwin. Obviously, yesterday's 12 s.L. MINI MAG students were similar to to- day's in many ways! Cindi Ledesma would never forget her 15th birth- day. Neither would other Mexican-born girls, for it was a very special one. When a girl became 15, she celebrated Quincean- era, a Spanish tradition. It was a formal celebration in which the young lady was escorted by the gentleman of her choice. She also se- lected 14 other girls to walk in front of her, represent- ing each year of her life thus far. Quinceanera is sort of like a 'coming out' party, explained Spanish teacher Mrs. Shari Kaulig. Quinceanera was a huge event. Invitations were sent to friends and rela- tives. There was a lot of food, cake, and a dance - the whole works. Like a wed- ding, you could say, ex- plained Ledesma. Three hundred people joined Ledesma at her Quinceanera. I think it's wonderful that within the last few years, they have brought these celebrations here to America, added Kaulig. Not all Spanish-speak- ing girls participated in this celebration, but most who had the opportunity took it. I could have had a regu- lar birthday party if I wanted, but this is a tradi- tion. I am the only one in my family to have it, said Ledesma.

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O f The comb and the mirror - P ' tools ofthe I f V '!'A WW Bzzzz! The alarm went off on the first day of Perfection - Onl In A Fan Doesn't the ideal girl- friend or boyfriend sound absolutely impossible to exist? Or even the ideal teacher or the ideal parent? No one can have an ideal , but some people have one in mind. The ideal guy should be kind and considerate, not pushy or overpowering. I think personality makes a person, not so much as looks or style. If looks come with the package that's great! stated sopho- more Lisa Franklin. The ideal teacher should have a good person- ality, but not so much that students don't learn any- thing. A teacher's style should show a little of the newest trend, but not enough to distract stu- dents exclaimed sopho- more Chris Ward. A good and ideal teach- er should be able to make contact with students so that they're on the same level. He fthe teacherj should be like a friend to a student, remarked Senior Seth Hible. The ideal parent should be very understanding, it's really hard to talk to par- ents. Sometime I wish my parents could be my friends instead of parents, so I could talk to them school. Being disgusted with her hair, my sister screamed as she looked into the bathroom mirror. Primping, a fad of the 80's. Students who primped were always combing their hair and checking their looks. In the sixth grade I slept late once and didn't have time to primp. Mom excused me for the day, explained freshman Ron Shaffer. As a result of primping, before or during school, students were often late. Usually after I get a perm I spend hours look- ing in the mirror, re- marked English teacher Mrs. Linda Kane 11 11 TRYING TO LOOK their best, Senior Shelly Harrigan and ju- niors Chantal Savage and Lorie Ricksy primp before their afternoon classes. iPhoto by M. Grygielj tasy more easily, exclaimed ju- nior Kalani Anderson. As far as parents go, I'm completely satisfied with mine. I've got two great influences. They're Cmy parents, always well groomed and well man- nered. Sometimes they're a sider myself very lucky,' replied Senior Kiran Ra- kalla. if fMsQLg..MiN1-MAG.. - 11 little overprotective, I con-

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'WE D0 'T WANT T0 SIT' Trying to make high school students sit down at a gigantic social party like a football game wasn't an easy job. The football game policy was one of the most controversial policies in ef- fect during 1985. It has its good points and its bad points. It does help control the students to a certain extent, but there aren't many people who can sit that long in one place. Thus, the games aren't very much fun any- more, said freshman Bob- by Bonesteel. The most aggressive movement to destroy the policy was a petition that collected 668 names, al- most half of the total high school student body. The main intent was to change the policy because all of the people I talked to disliked it, but no one en- couraged me. When I talked to our principal, Mr. Bonynge, about the peti- tion, he made it very clear that he would not change it, said Senior Diane Gar- rison. I thought that the poli- cy was a good idea because people came to games blocking aisles fighting and running around. The game is for those who want to watch the football play- ers, the cheerleaders, and the band - not for those who want to do otherwise, explained Mr. Bonynge. Whether or not the poli- cy would ever be revoked was unknown. Neverthe- less, both students and ad- ministrators expressed very definite viewpoints. 'SPREES' GE T IXED RE VIE W5 Once the 16 year old teenager got his license, he felt it was time to get his own automobile. In 1985- 86, the craze was 'Sprees'. Sprees had several ad- vantages. A good form of transportation, the Spree was both economical and inexpensive. I think Sprees are radi- cal because they have many similarities to a Har- ley, chuckled junior Darin Duitsman. Although the Spree had several advantages, it also had several disadvantages. I really don't think AFTER A LONG hard evening of band practice, Senior Wes Parker gets on his Spree and proceeds home. Many students found rid- ing Sprees to be economical. iPhoto by M. Crygielj Sprees cost that much, but I wouldn't want one be- cause I want to go faster than 30, said sophomore Laura Martin. Motorists complained that Sprees were too small to be easily seen. Kids complained that Sprees were impractical for use in wintertime. In addition, students found it difficult to carry books to and from school on a Spree. I don't like Sprees be- cause I think they create social outcasts called 'Spree gangs, ' added Senior Danny Burke. s.L. MINI MAG 13