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

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Above the Rest Being eighteen can have its advantages and disad- vantages. Eighteen is the age which is considered a legal adult. There are many difficult responsibilities of being an adult. Most eigh- teen year olds take on these responsibilities. Hopeful- ly, by acting like young adults they may be treated like young adults. One advantage is being able to vote in the elec- tions. They may finally vote for who they wish to win. Another advantage is feeling a sense of indepen- dence, feeling that they are old enough to make the right or wrong decisions for themselves without be- ing told. A disadvantage to some eighteen year old males is registering with the na- tional government. It seems like a draft system. They must register because it is the law. Another dis- advantage for some teen- agers is having to pay for their own needs and wants. Such as their own food, clothes, or their personal belongings. Usually, with no help from parents or guardians, a job is a must to survive. By taking a survey, we asked a few students what they feel are some advan- tages and disadvantages of turning eighteen. Senior Kelly Siemann says, Turning eighteen will give me a lot more prive- liges at home. Senior Adina Allen says, When I turned eighteen I found a better job and have a lot more freedom. Senior Mark Pfister says, Iim dreading the registration for the national government. Allthough eighteen can be a fun age, the responsi- bilites should be taken into consideration when deci- sion making. By Julie Jourdan Brent Wasson Brian Wasson David Waterman Deanna Weese Tim Weiss Dawn Whalen Mike Wilhite Bryan Will Anna Williams Todd Williams James Wimpelberg Jeanette Winiger Scott Winstead Sarah Wolf SENIORS Q69

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Cathy Thomas Michelle Thomas Lane Thompson Deborah Tieken Lisa Trautvetter John Umbach Catherine Vasquez Daniel Vaughn Matine Vincent , . . . Jeff Vinson v . ; ' 7 ' .- ' f, ' PHNgTO AVAILABLE Christine Wagner Dominique Walker Julie Ward Kathy Wargel Here are only a few of the many fine seniors eager to take on the responsibility of an adult. 68 Q SENIORS

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Robert Woosley Chad Word Amy Wright Thomas Wright Cathy Young Seniors rule outdoor pep a5- semblies held in the bowl. OUTDOOR RHS boys, RHS boys . . were the new sounds heard after seventh period in the bowl this year. Tra- ditionally for the last ten years Reitz has held all pep assemblies in the gym. Along with many other changes this year, outdoor pep assemblies were one of the best. As September rolled around, the excitement of a new school year and a nEW football season showed. ?DQSLNIORS A t ASSEMBLIE BOOST SCHOOL SPIRIT The enthusiasm at Reitz al- ways stands tall, as stu- dents strive to back their blue and grey. In the past we have expe- rienced pep assemblies in the gym usually after sec- ond period; who feels like cheering at 9:45 a.m.? Some assemblies were held after thusiasm somewhat. At the end of the assembly one heard the dreaded com- mand, Go to your next pe- riod! This monotonous phrase squelched the spirit of the students for the rest of the day. This year, however, in- stead of always going to the gym, students filled the bowl with excitement. As students filed in, they saw the members of the foot- .sixth which improved en-lball team already seated onlsupporting our blue and the track. Standing outside in the bowl created an en- thusiastic atmosphere which the gym just did not 3 :3 i inspire. With the assem-g blies held after seventh pe- riod, students had more enthusiasm which they, brought back for the game; The students at Reitz take pride in backing their teams. This year showe that outdoor pep assem blies are a positive way 0 grey. By Luanne Montgomery