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

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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

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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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HANGOUTS: How students spell relief Afterhours for students from Greenville High School included a variety of hangouts. Many take refuge amongst mounds of burgers and piles of fries at fast food restaurants while others plunged themselves into the “wanka wanka” and blaring beeps of video arcades. The pulsating lights of J.R.’s Roller Rink was a popular attraction that enabled students to dance to their favorite music. Miniature golf pitted concentration against patience, and when they weren’t putting on the green, Jimbo’s offered pizza and other munchies to take their minds off their game. Bowling was a popular sport during the winter months, and many students spent much of their time at the bowling alleys playing several frames with their friends. ABOVE RIGHT: Students with the munchies or the desire to socialize often rendezvoused at the golden arches of McDonalds. ABOVE: Entranced by the magic of Tom Cruise in “Risky Business” or Clint Eastwood in “Sudden Impact”, many students found a cure for the weekend blues at the Silver Theater. RIGHT: Senior Greg Skinner washes down his hamburger with a shake at Rodce’s. 14