Greenville High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Greenville, MI)

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Skits highlight assemblies Spirit was at its best this year and pep assemblies were yet another area that really “Made the grade”. The cheerleaders outdid themselves, for the pep rallies were the main attraction. They produced skit after skit of clever and humorous “spirit boosters”, and really got the enthusiasm going. “We started doing the skits, but we weren’t sure how they would go over,” explained Tracy Drake, a cheerleader, “and then everybody started coming up to us and saying how much they like them—they wanted more!” The pep band, as always, lead the school song and “eat 'em up”. Because of the latest Michael Jackson craze, the band tried out “Beat It” on the crowd—needless to say, the crowd went wild. Some new words were added to the pep assembly lingo and signs on the walls bore the phrases “Destruction Junction” and “Who dat wanna beat dem Jackets” One of the highlights of this year’s assemblies was the Homecoming rally where some of the football players were blindfolded, and then asked which cheerleader had just kissed them. They were told to turn around, and their mystery woman would be standing behind them. Their faces turned red when they turned and saw their mothers! Another clever idea credited to the cheerleaders. No pep assembly can be complete without a cheering crowd, and the students at GHS came through. The awarding of the jug became more and more difficult as the year progressed. Greg Skinner summed up perfectly, “Pep is a mild word for our assemblies.”

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tour Europe during Music Festival psychiatric hospital—an interesting experience, to say the least! The following day, the Symphonic Band competed at Sofiensall. Nerves were tense, but the performance went well overall. The next day, they toured Schon-brunn Palace, the spectacular home which once belonged to the ruling family of Austria. Prater Amusement Park was the evening’s adventure, where most were fortunate enough to ride Europe’s largest ferris wheel. The following day, the Symphonic Band had an excellent performance at the ORF Broadcasting Studios. The Matinee of Winners was July 7th, and the Japanese band, as Greenville had expected, received not only first place in the high school division but also best radio concert and best overall performance. The Japanese band played a concert that climaxed with a memorial piece composed by their director in re- membrance of Hiroshima. The entire audience sat stunned and motionless as the tremulous explosion was recreated. It was an outstanding performance, and one which will not be forgotten by those fortunate enough to hear it. Later that day, the bands were assembled again for a parade. The following day they toured Salzburg, the city where the movie “The Sound of Music’’ was filmed. On to Innsbruck where they visited the Olympic ski jump. Next, they drove to the base of the mountain opposite the jump, and boarded gondolas that took them to the top of the mountain. Many enjoyed picnic lunches, while others climbed further toward the mountain peak. That night the band played another concert for the villagers of Innsbruck. The following day, the band went to Rijswijk, near Amsterdam, where most of the students were able to pair up with host families. The others got to eat din- ner with a host family, but slept in a hostel. The host families were a very interesting experience, as students were able to take part in the European way of life. That night the band played a concert in Scheveningen on a boulevard overlooking the sea. There was an early gathering the next morning, and the band traveled to Amsterdam for a canal boat tour. That night they assembled with their host families for a final concert by the Symphonic Band, and a dance afterward. The 17 day tour of Europe was, overall, very successful. The experiences gained in Europe were once in a lifetime, but perhaps the most cherished memory of all is that of the hard work and dedication that went into the fundraising and concert preparation. And that happened right here in Greenville! li

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LEFT: The debut of the “Big Red Welt” skit was introduced at a pep assembly by varsity cheerleader Tracy Drake. CENTER: The varsity fight song, as sung by Mrs. Gress, was a requested performance by the student body and faculty as a payback for her alleged “1st year teacher initiation policies.” RIGHT: The faint wavering voice of Mrs. Gress’s initiation tune could barely be heard over the roar of approval from the varsity football team. ABOVE LEFT: Halloween brought out a metamorphosis in GHS teachers. Mr. Deines had the cutest little baby face, Mr. Larsen was a charming prince, and Mr. Carlton won the contest with his portrayal of “The Nerd”. ABOVE RIGHT: Spirit was always evident at the pep assemblies. At the homecoming assembly. Seniors Jeanne Shaffer, Kathy Donncly and Michelle Dibble displayed their enthusiasm by taking part in a class cheering competition. 13