Elkhart Memorial High School - Monolith Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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. SENIOR AUCTION 22 Class of 1986 sells itself Senior slave drive draws festive crowd “Going once, going twice... sold to the sophomore in the third row!’’ Phrases like this were heard loud and clear in the Little Theater December 17-19. For a mere 25 cents, spec- tators saw seniors sold one by one to the eager crowd. Underclassmen bid and bought between 60 and 80 seniors and staff members whom they could command for an entire lunch hour on December 20. Staff members such as Mrs. Janet Hales, Mr. Richard Lutey, and Mr. Pete McCasland, who took part in the auction, did so on a voluntary basis. The money from the Senior Bob Warner took pleasure in auc- tioning off science teachers Mr. Richard Lutey and Mr. Pete Mc- Casland who sold for $32. Auction, which amounted to over $400, went to finance the senior banquet, at Arthur’s Restaurant in May. Highest bids of the auction went for science teachers Mr. Lutey and Mr. McCasland, sold as a pair for $32, and Terri Ol- inghouse, who sold for $21. Senior Class President Jen- nie Thomas said, ‘‘We thought it would generate a lot of school spirit and give every one a chance to get involved. It was a big release from all the tests just before Christmas break.”’ Seniors received unmerciful treatment from underclassman owners. They had to perform a Mike Ryan, unsatisfied with bids, urges the crowd to go higher. Oscar Clubb scans the theater for hands, as Bob Warner sings out ... twice, ... Sold.”’ “Going variety of humiliating feats, in- cluding singing in the cafeteria and student center, striptease (modified) in front of eager fans, dog tricks, kissing, and of course, the basic carrying of books and lunch trays. Being an underclassmen and having power over a senior was a thrill for most. Freshman Mary Cappelletti bought Bart Arbaugh and really enjoyed it. “Having power over a senior is GREAT,” said Mary. “‘It’s not very often the opportunity comes around, so once | got the chance, | thought: Go For It!”’

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The less-than ferocious pale pink dragon is supported by Kelly Vance (front) and Ann Blackwood (back). All’s well that ends well, when the prince restores Pinky to her human form and receives the king’s bless- ing on their marriage. Backstage in the dressing room, Ann Blackwood (Princess Pinky) adds the perfect finishing touches to her royal gown. 21 mT m

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Handcuffed duet, Steve Wyres and Mother and son? No, just Mrs. Bob Yeggy, gives a rendition of Hales and Mike Holt. As Mike’s some favorite Christmas songs slave, Mrs. Hales had to wait on from the floor of the Student Mike hand and foot, even feed him Center. lunch! NG ay Seba, . ee ee re bor’ eo . S ‘ SSS WS MOA ‘ MOY ‘ « ty Th m E | Onlookers watch and wait with an- ticipation as J. R. Robbins gives the Student Center crowd his version of a E striptease. Bob Boone, Mike Lambright, John Floetker, Tony Schmanske, and E others pool their money to bid on Mr. Lutey and Mr. McCasland. 23 E