DeKalb High School - Saber Yearbook (Waterloo, IN)

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When August 30 rolled around, it was time to start another year of school, For some, it was that exciting and slightly scary first day in a new building as DeKalb Bar- ons. And for others it was a final first day, the first of many school-related things they’d be doing for the last time. Football season was already underway and the band had been practicing its marching to prepare for the parades and half-time shows it would perform. Class assignments were adjusted and we all struggled with the clocks and bells which never seemed to work right. Not eveeiag was y Pee Nor all ie teams won the sectional. Some even had losing seasons. A few Barons found them- selves in in-school suspension, and a few food fights broke out in the commons dur- ing the noon hour. An occasional “smoke- out” caused some of us to be grounded until our grades came up. And a lack of snow days had everyone — including teachers — feeling the mid-winter blues. Through it all, however, there was an underlying feeling of Baron Pride in our accomplishments and a feeling that when it’s all said and done — NOBODY DOES IT BETTER. Nobody Did It Better. At a ceremony held on Tuesday, No- vember 9, the bonds for the building of DHS were burned, signifying that the $3.5 million debt for the building was paid in full — five years ahead of time. Taking part were present and former school officials and holding company members: William Mertz, Dale Rakestraw, Tilson King, Norm Rohm (hidden), Jim Littlejohn, Don Mefford, Richard Fink, Doug Fites, Mike Haggarty, and Dr. James Watson. Opening 3

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NOBODY DOES I(T BETTER Sy PD OE en ae, yee A OS ER een ee ay Se et” ey Yr ORF ae ere Nobody did it better than the Baron Brigade. The many hours of practice during the summer (right) paid off for the band as the drum majors present the band’s trophies to principal D.D. Fites. As Tina Freed looks on, Kim Randinelli presents the trophy from the Bluffton street fair. 2° Opening

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CONTENTS: Nobody did it better than cross country or girls’ basketball. At right, some of 1982's cross coun- try ribbons, medals, and trophies are displayed. Below, the girls celebrate their sectional victory. ai 4 ¢ Opening