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

 - Class of 1985

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Opposite Above: Senior Kim Fuller authored and read the class poem during Thursday Swingout ceremonies. Opposite Below: Julie Ferguson is thrilled at the announcement of her being awarded the treasured American Legion Auxiliary Award. Above Left: Even though seniors are generally thrilled to graduate, there are often mixed emotions. Sally Heaton shares some of those feelings with Junior Kellie Kent. Above Right: To be chosen one of the three class speakers is a high academic honor. Tina Nelson was named as the welcoming speaker for the Class of 1985. Below: Senior class officers Deanna Dorey and Tammy Vogl and class poem author Kim Fuller are leaving the stage at the beginning of the recessional at Swingout. 21

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Class of ’85 graduates 204 As the Seniors marched in to the gymnasium and the band played “Star Wars,” many memories ran through the minds of all the students, teachers, friends, and parents who were present at the Swing Out ceremony of 1985. The last official day of school for two hundred and four graduating Seniors. Some Seniors couldn’t wait to get out of the gym, others were excited, happy, and some were sad at the prospect of leaving favorite teachers, classmates they probably would never see again, and the building that had been their second home for the last three years. As Senior Class President Jim Remus handed the Senior Key to Junior Steve Laurent the two hundred and four graduates knew that they couldn’t step back but must go on. Juniors stood up and shouted with joy as they were officially proclaimed Seniors. Out on the front lawn following the ceremony the graduates said “goodbye” to teachers and friends that they might never see again, some with tears in their eyes but smiles on their faces. June 9, 1985; it was the perfect Sunday afternoon with temperatures in the 80’s, perfect for swimming or sunbathing. But this wasn’t the case for two hundred and four students that stood on the lawn of Greenville Senior High School with only one thought on their minds—GRADUATION. Greenville Senior High School’s one hundred and twelth commencement. Most of them were excited about receiving their diplomas. Before going into the gym, these students spent the last few moments reminiscing about the past or anticipating the future. Tensions and excitement filled the air. They had waited thirteen years for this moment and now it was here. How the years seemed to pass by so quickly. During the ceremony, many thoughts raced through the minds of the soon-to-be graduates. While some just wanted to get out of the hot, sticky gym, others thought what will it be like to never walk down those halls again? Some students felt the sorrows of the day. Thoughts like “This is the last time I’ll sit in this gym,. . . the last time I’ll get to see everyone” flowed through their minds. Still others were anxious for a new life of having to go out and face new responsibilities, make decisions, and most of all, choosing their careers. Others had their career goals in mind and would do all they can to achieve them. When the band began to play the familiar “Pomp and Circumstance,” the class of 1985 stood to receive their hard-earned diplomas. One by one, the Seniors walked proudly across the stage as parents, friends, and relatives watched with pride. Then the changing of the tassel and the graduates quickly marched out onto the lawn once again ... to take the next step. “Today is the day to follow your heart, tomorrow is the day to follow your dreams.” 20



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Conference disbanded after 15 years Taking the next step in life doesn’t always mean things are going to get better. The same is true in the area of sports. After playing in the Tri-River Conference for over 15 years, the converence was disbanded and Greenville athletes and coaches were on their own with no conference to support them. The 1984-85 sports season was the first season in which Greenville participated without a conference, and the feelings were mixed on how this had an effect on athletics. As the team itself was concerned, Mr. Ingles, Boys’ Varsity Basketball coach commented that, “Our ‘mental preparation’ has suffered the most. It is sometimes difficult to get ‘up’ for a new opponent that lives many miles from Greenville.” (Coach Ingles, referring to such teams as Stevensville-Lakeshore, Bay City, Tra- verse City, and Alpena; teams which Greenville competed with this year. “These people have nothing in common with us.” added Ingles. Covering the coaches view of athletics without a conference, Girls’ softball coach Dave Hannah commented that it made the coaching aspect much easier. “It does alter the areas of stress and concentration of effort from the coaching standpoint. Now we point toward weekend tournaments as high points, where they used to be played more for relaxation and fun.” Hannah also agreed with Mr. Ingles about athletes having fewer goals without the conference. “There is obviously some loss of recognition due to no championship awards or individual, all conference recognition.” Concerning the impact no conference had on the athlete, Ingles also commented, “Our athletes no longer can set as many goals as they used to. They can no longer shoot for all-conference recognition.” Frank Stankey, Boys’ Varsity Baseball Coach added, “Many athletes suffer because being ‘all conference’ motivates them into playing better in big games. However, outstanding athletes will still achieve some individual and team goals by performing to the best of their ability.” In any and all cases, most feel that Greenville athletics have suffered with the disbanding of the Tri-River Conference. Mr. Chuck Sandro, new athletic director, says one of his goals for the next two years is to get Greenville into a compatable conference. Taking the next step, hopefully, this will be accomplished. Ninety youngsters participate in clinic For the eighth year Kent Ingles, the Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach, has provided a Basketball Clinic for fourth, fifth, and sixth grade boys. The program was started in Cedar Springs and brought to Greenville by Coach Ingles and Greenville’s new Athletic Director Chuck Sandro. It was started so young kids would be taught the basic skills and techniques of basketball, and to at least introduce them to the game. It’s third purpose was to teach them sportsmanship; how to win and lose gracefully. Approximately 90 young boys participated and were divided into teams of 6-10 players. Volunteers from the boys’ JV and Varsity Basketball teams, along with a few girls coached the little boys’ teams. Mr. Ingles had said, “The best part of the whole program is that the kids that go through the program end up being coaches when they make it to the JV and Varsity level.” “it’s a real advantage to have the older kids coaching, because then the little kids look up to them. It’s easier for kids of that age to learn things when they admire and want to be like their teachers.” Not only does it make the little kids feel good, but also the big kids. Mike Johnson a Senior Guard for the Varsity team said, “It’s a great feeling when you try teaching a little person a layup and he finally gets it in a game and makes two points. The best of it all, is when your team wins a game and seeing the excitement on their little faces.” Being a coach meant devoting a lot of time. Every Saturday morning the teams Enthusiastic youngsters learn basketball fundamentals by working with Greenville High School Basketball coach Kent Ingles. He was assisted by varsity basket- competed against each other, which meant no sleeping in, after getting in late on Friday night. In addition to Saturdays, there were also the Monday night practices for an hour. The season lasted from early December to late February. ball players who taught the youngsters mechanics and drills to improve their understanding of the game.

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