Garrett High School - Aeolian Yearbook (Garrett, IN)

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Proudly escorting Beth Hixson, Jody Neuhaus nervously takes his place on the floor during homecoming festivi- ties. 1989 HOMECOMING COURT—Jody Neuhaus, Beth Hixson, Brett Cramer, Jamie Witherspoon, Greg Pinckney (representing Dean Weimer), Amy Simon, Chip Gunion, Tracy Rich- mond, Mark Lung, Shari Thrush. After accepting the homecoming Couples enjoy a slow song in the plaque, stand-in Greg Pinckney decorated auditorium after the watches as Amy Simon receives her homecoming basketball game. crown from 1988 homecoming queen Deb Smurr. B-ball Homecoming

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{7 ‘ rr ’ aay” N CEREMONY held between games “Although basketball home- coming was between the reserve and varsity games this year, instead of during halftime, it was still very successful,” stated Student Council sponsor Mrs. Darlene Bockelman. “Everything went orderly, and there were nice representatives on the court,” Mrs. Bockelman said. Seniors Amy Simon and Dean Weimer were crowned king and queen during homecoming fes- tivities before Garrett’s 72-68 victory over Hamilton Feb. 17. Greg Pinckney stood in while Dean led the Railroaders in scoring with |4 points. “| was really nervous while waiting for the announcement : § of king and queen. When | found out | was surprised, but also quite relieved,” Amy Simon said. Other members of the court were Tracy Richmond, Brett Cramer, Jamie Witherspoon, Mark Lung, Shari Thrush, Chip Gunion, Jody Neuhaus, and Beth Hixson. Members of Student Council, with the help of other students, spent eight hours decorating the gym and auditorium for the game and dance. Sophomore Catina Hart commented, ‘It was a long and tiring day, but we had a lot of help with decorating. Students got in- volved, which made decorating more fun and homecoming turned out great! rsa nypaanemianeeouatemen aaa ee It was = 2 Leading the royal dan ce, queen and king» Amy Simon and Dean Weimer sway to- the homecoming theme song, “Groovy Kind of Love.” During the reserve victory over the Hamilton Marines, sophomore James Bailey tips the ball out of his opponent’s hands as his teammates Nate Vermeulen and Phil Haynes play defense. B-ball Homecoming

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LITTLE 500 stages dating game “What would you do to get ready for a date with me?” asked junior Amy Weimer. This was one of many ques- tions asked on the Dating Game. Dating Game and Mr. Railroader contests were part of a No-Tal- ent show, a new addition to Lit- tle 500 activities. “We tried to think of some- thing new to entertain and get the kids involved,” said junior Julia Entwisle, Student Council vice-president. Dating Game contestants were Mike Taube, Jonelle Coyer, Wendy Chervenka, Karalee Sla- baugh, Amy Weimer, Scott Zol- man, Troy Bigelow, and Brett Cramer. “When Amy was asking the questions, | tried to think of a different answer than the oth- ers,” said senior Brett Cramer. Brett’s answer to Amy’s pre- vious question was “I would take a bubble bath and put on some fresh threads and Gucci co- logne.”’ Contestants for Mr. Rail- roader were senior Chuck New- man, junior Buddy Gunion, soph- omore Tom Davis, and freshman Matt Reinoehl. Buddy Gunion said, “I thought it was fun, but | was a bit ner- vous at first. | was also hoping that | would win.” Categories for the contes- tants were bathing suit, formal wear, and questions at the end. The winner was determined by crowd response. Winner Chuck Newman ex- claimed, “It felt great! There is no way to describe 700 people yelling for you and being named the ultimate male of Garrett High School.” —Teresa Wiant TTR €¢ It felt | great! 99 During swimsuit portion of Mr. Rail- roader competition, senior Chuck New- man poses as other contestants—junior Buddy Gunion, sophomore Tom Davis and freshman Matt Reinoehl—wait their turn. Upon choosing bachelor number one, ju- nior Amy Weimer hugs her date, senior Brett Cramer, as announcer Julie Wolfe looks on. Little 500