Francis Joseph Reitz High School - Reflections Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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Humphm Natl ' Mun; KATA, lnnh. Mmturl unpoctod Headlines proclaimed the space shuttle tragedy to everyone, even high school students, who were awaiting the flight. Motorists couldn't help but stare as they passed by the construction site of the new Mead Johnson's office building. A trolley is just as much fun to drive as students feel it is to ride. Will there be a strike? That question was on all minds in February and March as the teachers and the School Board took nearly nine months to reach a contract agreement. They came to an understanding just one day before a walkout. Next to the personalness of the strike story, the most shocking news was the destruction of the space shuttle. The first civilian in space was a school teacher, Christa McAuliffe, from New Hamphsire. The seven challenger crew mem- bers died in the explosion watched by millions over a nationwide television broadcast. This was also the year that Main Street was reconstructed. Despite controversy about the projects value, the city tore down parts of Downtown to put bricks on the street, and start a trolley car to give the area an atmosphere of the 1930's, with a 1980's touch. Construction on Division and Riverside continued to disrupt ev- eryone, but Mead Johnson began construction on a new building near the school that promises future jobs for many Panthers. Some people said it would never happen, but gasoline prices dropped below a dollar for un- leaded. Some said we never have to worry about a poisoned local environment either, but across the Ohio river, a PCB processing plant was approved and the fight between environmental- ists families and plant officials began.

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MONSTER MASH PARTY SMACK! The first singles dance of the school year was sponsored by OEA. The dance had a great turn out. The Disc Jockey taught the student a new dance called, The Time Warp. The gym was decorat- ed with pumpkins and straw to add the perfect atmosphere. Many people came in costume for the costume contest. The win- ner 0f the couples were Johnny An- derson and Matt Osbourne as Cheech and Chong. The wineer amoungst the guys was Jeff Neisz as a hooker. The winner amoungst the girls was Angie Brunson as a mermaid. There were many other unique Characters such as, a canibal, a hol- ly leaf, the statue of liberty, and the three mummies, all who added to the goulish excitement of the Hal- loween bash. Along with all the fun and laughs, the singles dance was a great success. 3W i , gt R WHO'S WHO? . Cannibal tMarcia Flenerl stalks her prey. Mlke Peerman, Kirk Knight, Todd Ferhnbacher

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It Out Panther Pride members just couldn't stop being Peppy for Football Sec- tionals. Panthers! The new Peppy became an important part of Pep Assemblies. Pep Assemblies Spark True Blue Spirit When Pep Assemblies were taken away from area schools, students protested. At Reitz, something was done. Panther Pride was formed. Unlike most organizations, Panw ther Pride works hard but isnit recognized. Buttons, Ban- ners and Peppy the Panther are a few of the things this group has achieved. Unfortunately, all the hard work from Panther Pride, teachers, band members, and cheerleaders has not done as much good as it should. The reason is the poor spirit shown by students. During the few pep assem- blies awarded to us, students sat and laughed at their peers that did their best to get support for the school. Luckily, though, the hard work hasn't failed. During Football and Basketball games, the teams benefitted from their crowds, and thats why all this hard work is done. The cheerleaders, as they traditionally do, led the assem- blies with many dances and cheers.