Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Pan American Games A Unique Experience For the athletes, the specta- tors, and the thousands of vol- unteers, the 1987 Pan Ameri- can Games were a huge success and a memorable experience. I think they were a real plus for Indianapolis, concluded Mr. Jack Brown, guidance director. The long hours put in by the thousands of volunteers helped the games go off without any major incidents. From the long- range planning sessions to the 500 Festival Parade with a Pan Am theme, to the events them- selves, Redskins were involved and played exciting roles. Some volunteered for fun; others thought the experience would be great. I enjoy meet- ing people of different nation- alities. I like to get involved in events that are different and unique, commented Mrs. Es- ther Sangar, math teacher. The volunteers ' jobs included carrying flags, escorting win- ft ners, presenting awards, and being a village runner. Although the games were very well-organized, there were a few problems that the volun- teers encountered. The heat and the waiting were not appreciat- ed. For Miss Laura Kneip, math teacher and volunteer, the worst ceremony was at the wrestling awards. Puerto Rico won third place and we didn ' t have a Puerto Rican flag, she said. The volunteers felt that they gained as much from this exper- ience as they gave. I got to communicate with people from other cultures. I would never have gotten involved if I wasn ' t asked. It was well worth the time and effort given, re- marked Nikie Passios, junior. A real crowd pleaser, Amigo, the mas- cot and symbol of the games, made nu- merous appearances for publicity and goodwill. w Pan Am Awards Team: Row one: Esther Sangar. Nikie Passios, Mike Chitwood, Mike Swinford, Laura Kneip. Row two: Julie Gilven, Crystal Grigley, Audrey Wheeler, Madora Walker. Dottie Powell, Jimmy Newsom. Row three: Carol McFarland, Christine Wagner, John Hurt, Carol Riley, LaKina Curry, Erica Moore, Greg Wiley, Darryl Whitlow. Tim Wiley. 6 Pan Am Games

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A Romantic Evening It was truly a memorable evening. It was the Junior Prom and juniors had looked forward to this evening since they were freshmen. On May 19, 1987, after weeks of planning, juniors, dressed in tuxedos and long for- mal gowns, were ready for their night. Earlier in the evening the oc- casion really began with frantic moments and shouts of Where is my tie? Is my hair okay? How do I look? and Is my dress wrinkled? Anticipation filled the air. The ballroom at the Murat Shrine had been decorated ear- lier that day. Balloons were in place. Tables were set. Stars with names of junior couples complemented the setting. The deejay for the evening was Commander Tilford. The theme of the evening was Al- ways by Atlantic Starr, and the prom colors were royal blue and silver. When the evening came to an end, these juniors had their sou- venirs, their flowers, and many pleasant, romantic memories of their Junior Prom. The music of Commander Tilford pro- vides the atmosphere for some roman- tic, slow dancing. The Junior Prom ' s royal couple. Queen Audrey Wheeler and King Scott Davis, pose for their official portrait. Prom royalty: Row one: queen Audrey Wheeler and King Scott Davis. Row two: Court: Angi Browning, Bob Hes- tand, Carol McFarland, Melissa Light. 8 Junior Prom