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

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ABOVE: Beth Hoy dressed as Michael Jackson during Homecoming Week. BELOW: That ever popular “Donut Run” was popular for lunches. GHS students eager to get involved Wherever students gathered, in the cafeteria, in the halls between classes, in the commons or elsewhere, smiles and enthusiasm abounded. Students this year were actively involved in social activities, pep assemblies and special occasions such as Homecoming just a bit more intensely than in the past. Although sometimes considered a corny thing, spirit was prevalent in almost all Student Life activities. That spirit was illustrated in the competition and involvement in dress-up days, where creative genius seemed to be common. The typical, traditional activities that exist every year were somewhat different in 1983-84. The challenge of being better than ever before existed in these areas too. Athletics and academics did not hold a monopoly on the desire to “Make the Grade”. Students continually tried to achieve success or excitement in those situations where appropriate. It indeed made the year a very special one. 19

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RIGHT: Lunch, whether in the school cafeteria or somewhere off campus, was a special time for relaxation. Here Lonnie Allen serves a lunch in the cafeteria. LEFT: Halloween was a special occasion w here students were encouraged to dress up. BELOW: Homecoming floats required hundreds of person hours to complete and the spirit of competition between classes was keen. 18

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Where’s the band? To many, prom is an opportunity to dress elegantly and dine in a fancy restaurant. To some seniors, prom signifies that graduation is just around the corner. But to most, prom conjures up the image of couples, arms entwined, swaying under soft lights to the sounds of a band. But this year when couples strolled down the yellow brick road to the theme of Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and into the Middle school cafeteria, they found their classmates sitting in silence. The stage was empty, and there was no band. The scheduled band. The Pace, was stranded in Traverse City after their van broke down. But the evening was not a total loss. Thanks to some quick thinking by several prom committee members, a DJ was found. Wink, a disc jockey from Lansing was quick to set up his equipment and put over 83 couples into motion on the dance floor. Although the sound was not top quality, students made the best of it and warmly thanked him for his quick action on such short notice. “In a way, I was both happy and disappointed in the prom,” said organizer Peggy O'Brien. “We put a lot of planning and work into it and it was disappointing not to have that band show, but I think that everyone still had a good time, and that made me feel better. I think people made it what they wanted to.” New this year was a special post-prom Casino Night offered by parents and area merchants as an alternative to traditional Lake Michigan. Couples headed for the Country Club and spent the evening playing Las Vegas style games with parents and community volunteers. Each person was given a certain amount of Poker chips and they were free to gamble with them as they saw fit. Blackjack and Roulette were two of the most popular games. As the morning hours wore on, various door prizes donated by several area merchants were given including a ghetto-blaster and a television as the grand prize. A breakfast was also served. “The whole thing really went over well,” said volunteer Carol Rasmussen. “I was impressed with the way everything turned out. We hope to continue with it next year and make it an annual event.” ABOVE: Sophomores Steve Laurent, JoEllcn Petersen and Pat Bernard volunteered their time as servers. TOP: Juniors Carl Baird and Paula Alger stroll down the yellow brick road in the Middle School. ABOVE: Juniors Jennifer Cook. Natalie Reisen and Seniors Brian Lage, Greg Skinner and Steve Bernard do a little socializing while waiting for the DJ to set up his equipment. 20