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

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Those fearful nominating speeches for Student Council are annual necessities for running for an elected office. Steve Drake, running for Student Council Treasurer, addresses the Student body. The Senior girl’s tea is a longstanding tradition at GHS. Senior Jennifer Nobles shares punch and cookies with her mother. All aboard! Typical Homecoming activities include class competition such as this truck cram. The Seniors couldn’t pack enough bodies in and finish second. Tradition — 21

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One of GHS’ many traditions is a tug-of-war between the classes during the Homecoming pep assembly. Steve Scofield’s strength helps his fellow junior classmates. “But we’ve always done it. . Tradition has the tendency to be criticized, but at GHS some of it is expected! Before entering the High School, Sophomores are forewarned that they are expected to participate in a five day initiation period during the first week of school. They realize it’s not worthwhile arguing about it because it is a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation of upperclassmen. “Initiation puts Sophomores in their place. It helps to teach them a lesson about earning respect from their elders,” said Junior Leigh Glazer. Just as much as initiation is considered a traditional event, the commons is also a symbolic hallway that excludes Sophomores from entering. “I can understand why the commons is so special. When I’m a Junior I don’t want little Sophomores in my hallway dur- ing lunch,” stated Sophomore Wendy Wheeler. The Juniors’ expectations and demands differ slightly from the Sophomores and they are forced to take the traditional U.S. History classes, spring Iowa Tests and ACT SAT exams. Although these tests are unpleasant, the reward of attending their first Prom or sitting in the commons makes up for filling in ovals with pencil lead. But Seniors are the most traditional, stereotyped group in High School. They have their Senior pictures taken in the summer, they expect to win the spirit jug at Homecoming, they attend numerous Senior meetings and most of all they spend a lot of time seriously thinking and making decisions about the future. Why? Because we've always done it this way! 20 — Tradition

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Legislature acclaims project (sfl®S@g Gib® g®® The Greenville High School Council on Aging was held on April 11, 1986. The program was designed to help bridge the gap between teenagers and Senior Citizens. It has been held annually since 1975 and after being a success, the activity has continued with an increasing interest on the part of all who have participated. Since the first conference over 1,700 people have taken part in this event. The day of the Senior Youth Forum, the Senior Citizens and students met at the United Methodist Church to be divided into discussion groups. The discussion groups were arranged into groups of 10 members each, and each group had a discussion leader who promoted a list of topics to be debated among the group. The lunch was then held in the High School cafete- insure the success of this program. The success of this year’s Council on Aging could be accredited to such people as Chairperson — Robin Matchett, Co-Chairperson — Beth VanHoose, Publicity Chairperson — Casey Raymond, Program Designer — Lori Hodges, and Food Committee Chairperson — Kim Hurst. ria, and following a lunch of sandwiches and soup, a tour of the building ended with the Senior Citizens going to the lecture study where the Jazz Band provided them with an interesting concert. Following the concert, a representative of Donald Van Singel delivered a special Tribute Award honoring the Greenville High School Student Council for their hard work and dedication to John Kulmatz spent most of the day with this Senior Citizen because they were partners for the discussion groups and lunch on Council on Aging. After lunch, group leaders have a tour of the High School to the Senior Citizens. Steve Mount and Steve Laurent point out the Senior Junior Commons. Senior Citizens were given a chance to get acquainted during the morning welcome at the Methodist Church. i r s 1 I I 22 — Council on Aging