Granite City High School - Warrior Yearbook (Granite City, IL)

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As we entered the 80 ' s, many Americans began to worry about their health. Many turned off the television and hit the out- doors, others simply quit eating those mid- night snacks. America had begun its full swing into physical fitness. Health spas containing saunas and body- building equipment began to prosper. Aerobic classes began to swell with people of all ages. Across the country, Richard Simmons soon became a common house- hold word. People pulled on their sneak- ers and started to bike or walk to their destinations. Jogging became a fad. Americans were obsessed with the idea of running. Many wore the stylish headband and sweatbands as they jogged with a group of people or executed it on their own. As people began to pull the tape mea- sure around their waists, they turned to better eating habits. Salads were substitut- ed for the fast-food hamburger, while yo- gurt and granola grew in demand. People began to take a long look at themselves in the mirror and decided their diet and health were their number one priorities. It was a decade loaded with new ideas, new fashions and new health. by Lori Forrest 16 PHYSICAL FITNESS

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The Granite South Soccer Warriors were off to state once more to regain their soc- cer title. They had the coaches and the ability to make it happen, but they also needed one more important ingredient. Fans were that special ingredient. It was something to play the game, but to have hundreds of fans cheering you on as you sped down the field, made it over- whelming. The fans sat in the stands up in Northfield, Illinois all huddled together rooting for their Soccer Warriors. Blan- kets, thermals, hats and gloves helped keep them warm from the frigid condi- tions. After the games, the fans dispersed to the several local hotels and peeled off their layers of clothing. Many activities could be found throughout the area. Many people went to other ' s hotel rooms and some could be found in the hall. People brought plenty of food and necessities for the soccer weekend. Jubilant cheers could be heard in the hotels Saturday night because South had won the championship game. All the fans gathered at the Holidome in Skokie and waited for the players to come join them in celebration. The fans were as excited as was the team. There was plenty of excite- ment in the air that night and it lasted till the early morning. When the soccer team returned home on Sunday, the fans were there to greet them. Cheering them on as they exited the bus, the fans assembled in the gymnasium to listen to the comments from the play- ers, the coaches, Principal James Dumont and other distinguished guests. The play- ers thanked the coaches and also the play- ers on the team, but mostly they thanked someone else for their support. The Fans! by Lori Forrest STATE FANS 15

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DO ' S AND DON ' TS 1. DON ' T plunge into a program all at once. Ease into it or it will cause more problems than it solves. 2. DON ' T limit fitness to just the gym, exercise room or track field. 3. DON ' T think it takes a big fortune to start a program. Many exercises can be done without any equipment at all. 4. DON ' T expect immediate results. A good program pays off over a long period of time. 5. DON ' T start a program unless you are really sold on it. A good effort must be made before any results are seen. 1. DO try to get your family or friends to par- ticipate with your. The time and effort will seem minimal if you are with someone else. 2. DO make sure you are sufficently fit to start a program. Check with your doctor. 3. DO stick with it. 4. DO have patience. 5. DO realize that fitness is an all-day effort. Learn to sit correctly, to lift items correctly, and to stand properly. PHYSICAL FITNESS 17 1. Dawn Roth, Laura Jenness, Kathi Tietloff, Kelly Ault and Chris Kessler gorge on a few pizzas. 2. Mike Sikora, Jim Gibson, Ed Cowley and Danny McGowan relax with some pizza after a tough soccer game. 3. Mr. Ullman stays trim with a healthy lunch. 4. Chris Peterson tones her body by pushing weights. 5. Dana Wood and Gina Graham sneak in a few cookies.