Eisenhower High School - Pantherama Yearbook (Decatur, IL)

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Cur beloved Eisenhower reached another important milestone this year: her thirti- eth birthday. Students who graduated thirty years ago were becoming grandpar- ents this year, while today's students were becoming adults. Of course, student life at El-lS today is much differ- ent than it was thirty years ago, Students in today's modern society are faced with more important and controversial choices early in their lives. But, the students of both generations were alike in one thing: knowing how to have fun. Even with all the pressures of high school life, students still manage to find time for their favorite ac- tivities. Some students en- joyed going to dances, foot- ball games, and other school activities, while others pre- ferred iust getting together with their friends and party- ing. Still others decided to spend their leisure hours at their favorite hobby. But whatever they decided to do, EHS students had no trouble having fun. After all, what else is high school for? 'FV59' L, J'lf'P7 litf- Opening

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L . The Spirit Lives On I' inf -Q Cl K 4 I , M - -np 5 . ,gif in 4, 5 an ' -ah ' 4 'r, ',- 9 .r A . ,x .V 1 'U H . s 'i- .g' 1, ...V ,S 1-- v .1-., ffm, .l 4-Qjd' 'Er 'U' Sc' 'si' Wibq, . ? I A- Y' 'lv I -an ., 5 1 TT. nf 4 at Q.. ,. Za- . I Q- ' T sw 7 .D-is 'Wg- f c 'U iw-Q q, -had .Viet ' B .A As the class of l986 left the school last year, many welcome changes were tak- ing place in the school. This year, the incoming students were greeted by a new all- weather track and stadium and a newly repaved parking lot to honor Eisenhower's 30th anniversary. Everyone was looking forward to a great year, but their hopes were dashed when all 900 of Decatur's teachers went on strike. During the eighteen days of the strike, the stu- dents wondered if they were ever going to see Eisenhower again, but fortunately lor un- fortunately, depending on one's point of view.l the teachers and the school board resolved their differ- ences and Eisenhower was reopened. The strike caused many activities to be post- poned, including Homecom- ing, but soon the school was back in full swing, homework and all. One benefit of the strike was that it made every- one realize how much they loved their school. This year's 30th anniversa- ry touched all the students' lives. School spirit showed a marked improvement over the past years', but as al- ways, there was room for im- provement. This year saw the entrance of yet another freshman class, the growth in maturity of the sophomore and junior classes, and the fond farewells of the gradu- ating senior class, who some- times felt that they would never get out! The triangles on the cover and on many of the pages represent the thir- ty years that Eisenhower has been a high school, with each side representing ten years. May it have thirty more! l. The dedication of the drum majori Fred Conley limps at band camp. 2. Opening day chaos. Opening 3

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QW 7 5 Special Features Clubs pp 28-29 56-57 Sports pp 88-89 Album pp 92-93 106-107 118-119 130-131 l. Ben Hague gives us his innocent look: 'lWho, me? 2. Shani Gauble gives Mr. Streight lust what he's always wanted: a street sign 3. The main hall looks lonely during 1' 1' AX 'Q the teacher strike 4. Tony I-loots and Vicki Corte wait to register for another exciting year at EHS. 5. Scott Vanderlaan dreams blissful Senior dreams. ,V 4 5 Student Life!Opening 5