Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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tl. Outside of the classroom, students and teachers filled their time with extra-curricular activities. Editors on the Medley staff wrote and designed their way to an NSPA All-American, awarded only to the top five percent of books in the nation. Meanwhile, the Marching Band of Vikings practiced over five hours a week for three months to get in shape for their performance at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. July 23rd was the target date of departure for Spanish students planning a 14 day visit to Spain. These on-the-go students sold candy, washed cars, and held rummage sales to finance their trips. Extracurricular activities helped students. GET THE PICTURE that school wasn't all work and no fun! One of my favorite fundraising activities was our Strolling Strings' garage sale. It was very successful until the weather turned cold, said junior Jody Lin. The sports scene braved a wave of newness and con- troversy. A four year tradition ended when Mr. Nate Cunningham, a D.H.S. alumnus, assumed the position of head football coach - formerly the job of Mr. John Fogleman. Mrs. Nanette Mellen made history as the first female athletic director. The soccer team made its debut, coached by Mr. Henry Coan. The biggest sports news of the year was the football game sit-down policy, requir- ing all students at football games to remain seated. Stu- dents tried to GET THE PICTURE to the administration that they would not be treated unfairly. W n llll M W I C l We had pompette practice everyday after school. I would use up so much energy at practice that I was exhausted by the time I got home. But on Friday night, when it was time for our half-time performance, the cheering crowd made it all seem worth while. - junior Amy Edwards 1 1 1 OPENING 5

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M CONCENTRATING ON THEIR calf-stretches, Seniors Mike Vrentas, Todd Moreman, Michael Pope, and Eric Orington do warm-up exercises before cross country prac- tice. QPhoto by I. Grygielj ATOP A FLOAT in the Danville Labor Day Parade, held September 8, junior Tricia Elliot and Senior Dionne Mor- ris smile to the cheering crowd as they ride down Gilbert Street. QPhoto by L. Woodrumj ,nj MMM x i Lfwwri IN THE HEAT of the scorching August sun, Senior Patti McCubbin, along with the rest of the D.H.S. color guard, perfects her flag routine during one of many afternoon practices. iPhoto by J. Grygiel Sr.j 4 OPENING

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'-'I I was excited and very honored to be named the first female athletic director in the history of D.H.S. This is a great motivator - I think I can do a lot for our school. There were many applicants for the job, both inside and outside the school district. I don't think my being a woman had much to do with my getting the job, but the interviews, which usually lasted about 90 minutes, did seem a little more scrutinizing, said Mrs. Nanette Mel- len. I asked Mr. Bonynge if I could petition Qagainst the policyj, and he said I could do what I wanted, but he made it clear that he had no intention of changing the policy. I got 668 students signatures, said Senior Diane Garrison. The greatest change in the community followed the death of Mayor David Palmer, as William Hardin Hawes assumed this leadership responsibility. Construc- tion crews gave Vermilion and Bowman Streets a face- lift, while architects made plans for the expansion of the Village Mall. These improvements showed the sur- rounding area that Danville citizens did believe and achieve. GET TI-IE PICTURE? E x I e2 ' 5 fx t ,K -iii ei Q, n I' I if On September 9, we fthe D.H.5. Marching Bandj performed in the i985 Labor Day parade. Although it was my first parade as a drum major, l don't remember being scared or nervous about all of those people watching me, And it was also hot and humid that day, but I managed to concentrate on the music. ,fy f ' - Senior Steve Beebe 6 OPENING gt We ti E