Garrett High School - Aeolian Yearbook (Garrett, IN)

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GHS Campus Life members ‘‘yell’’ director Eric Muzzillo into dunking for wieners in lime jello. At the DeKalb County Fair a Chris- tian rock group, Sideshow, performs in the Campus Life Mouse Hole. During a Wednesday night meeting at Mike Roehm’s home, members listen to Eric Muzzillo give an- nouncements. ha Student Life Campus Life 15

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Campus Life ‘fun’ attracts students Where can teenagers go to have fun, be with friends and other peers, eat munchies, discuss topics that deal di- rectly with teenage life, and just simply have a good time? The answer for many GHS students is Campus Life. Ju- nior Melvin Montgomery explained why he goes to Campus Life. “For the fun of it; it takes my mind off certain stuff.” Campus Life is a Youth for Christ organization for high school students. Campus Life has been around nationally for approximately 50 years and in Garrett for seven years. Mr. Eric Muzzillo is the current director of Garrett's Campus Life and has been for four years. “Eric is a nice per- son; he knows what is going on in life,” said sophomore Tina Thomas. Eric decides the topics to be discussed and plans activi- ties for the Wednesday even- ing meetings in students’ homes. “Eric is a great direc- tor; he discusses teen issues that all teenagers have to deal with,” said senior Jim Mosley. Eric’s associate, Mrs. Yvette Flanagan, added, ‘He is concerned about the kids; he is sincere.” Some of the topics dis- cussed at the meetings in- clude peer pressure, dating, Student Life Campus Life 14 sex, family, self-esteem, death, suicide, and other teen related subjects. Campus Life scheduled many activities and trips throughout the year. Twenty-six Garrett stu- dents spent spring vacation on the Florida Breakaway. Making the trip to the sunny south were seniors Kevin McBride, Kathy Hixson, Mi- chael Maley, Marie Olsson, Mike Steward, Jan Harris, and Marcela Gil; juniors Mike Roehm, Lori Williams, Kim Porter, Mike Demske, Teresa Day, and Todd Ely; sopho- mores Jodi Porter, Anne Demske, Joe Carlin, Maeann Fields, Mike George, and Patty Emigh; freshmen Jamie Witherspoon, Julie Wolf, Tina Carlin, Michele Baker, Stephanie Rugman, and Jill Engel. Other major Campus Life events were Great America, Roll-a-thon, Lock-in, Miss Campus Life contest, and Su- per Club. Campus Life member Jodi Porter explained why she at- tends Campus Life. ‘Not only do you have a good time, but you’re given the opportunity to develop the spiritual side of your life and to learn about various subjects that pertain to everyday living.” —Michael Maley Getting directions from director Eric Muzzillo, senior Doug Ahr attempts to put on as many coats as possible in 60 seconds.

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Garrett Railroaders wiped out the Eastside Blazers by a 75-62 margin. But it was more than just victory night; it was homecoming night and ‘Surfin’ GHS’” was the theme for the basketball homecoming celebration. Students and fans dressed in Hawaiian shirts with lei around their necks watched the 10 senior candidates walk onto the Paul Bateman gym- nasium floor. Then came the “big moment” when over the PA system Mr. Bob Novy announced that Sean Ferry and Dixie Helmick were king and queen. Selection of basketball homecoming court mem- bers was different than in past years. Teachers nomi- nated several seniors from whom their classmates se- lected 10 candidates. Sean and Dixie were named king and queen in a vote of stu- dents in grades 9-12. 1986 Basketball Homecoming Court—Lisa Wambsganss, John Grogg, Michel Estes, Chris DePew, Queen Dixie Helmick, King Sean Ferry, Doreen Zolma Mark Stump, Tom Firks, and Cindy Stephenson. ‘Surfin GHS arrives homecoming night Student Council sponsor, Mr. Paul Johnston, ex- plained, “I felt the faculty , should have a major part in nominating the homecom- ing candidates.’’ But Mr. Johnston didn’t want the teachers to have full control of the outcome. Student council officers spent two and a half hours preparing decorations and everything for homecoming night. Mr. Johnston said that everything was organized “very well” and that the half- time ceremony went ‘‘ex- tremely well.” The men wore white tuxe- does courtesy of the Wed- ding Place in Fort Wayne. Other senior candidates included John Grogg, Lisa Wambsganss, Michelle Estes, Chris DePew, Doreen Zol- man, Mark Stump,. Cindy Stephenson, and Tom Firks. —Michael Maley 4 Student Life 6 Basketball Homecoming Sica