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

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After passing a Lowell runner, Junior. Trov CoJJier. Varsity Cross Country runner, changes his stride in hopes of lowering his course time.

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Smiles and sighs of relief spread across most Seniors faces, as Ihey switched their lassies from the left to the right side declaring them official graduates. U.S. Congressman Guy Vander agt read an inspirational address during Commencement and he will also give GHS the flag that flies over the dome of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Almost 200 graduate On June 8 the 196 member Greenville High School class of 1986 celebrated the school’s 113th Commencement. The Senior class, whose motto “Within our reach lies everything we ever dreamed of being,” received an address from U.S. Congressman Guy Vanderjagt. During the address he made an announcement to the graduates that the flag flying over the dome of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on that Sunday will be folded, boxed and sent to Greenville for display in the class’ name. Some advice he offered the class were such things as financial or material success may not be the dream truly worth chasing. The happiness you have will not be determined by what you acquire, but by what you give away and the best thing you can give away is yourself,” he said. After Vanderjagt’s address, Principal Thomas Matchett presented the Senior class, while the Board of Education members handed out the diplomas. Stephen Linderman kept alive a tradition with a solo performance of “Other’s May Come,” which was written by a former Educator Mary Fish. The former Senior class was then instructed to switch their tassles from the left to the right side, symbolizing to families and friends Commencement had been completed. The Graduates then marched proud and full of smiles out of the Gymnasium, knowing they would never return to High School as Seniors. Commencement — 31

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 Enthusiasm and Muscle junior Varsity Cheerleaders add to the tug-a-ivar contest against the junior Class at the Homecoming assembly. Athletic teams faced not only tough competition because of not playing in a league, hi t this year were overly plagued with illnesses and a rash of injuries; often to key players. Coaches and athletes competed with determination and accomplished much INJURIES “Getting There” in GHS sports this year was somewhat more difficult than usual. With illness and numerous injuries causing athletes to miss practices and games, it was often difficult to participate knowing that an average of five athletes were not able to function. Amee Disser, a Varsity Track member, could relate to sports injuries: “Never having shin splints before, I didn't realize how painful it is to run with sore legs. I wanted to improve my mile and two mile times but it was very frustrating.” Strategy plays Varsity Football Coach Paul Engel goes over against Alpena, as unior Brian Hickey, Seniors Brian Lilly, Bruce Tovvne and unior Craig ones relax during halftime. Bryon Swindell, a Varsity Basketball player, suffered from mono which left him unable to finish the last three games of his Senior career. “My whole Senior year I had eagerly looked forward to playing Basketball and when I ended up getting sick near the end of the season, it was really depressing having to lay in bed listening to the game on the radio while my team played without me.” Overall the Yellow Jacket sports seasons weren't as successful as former years with the exception of Girl’s Cross Country, Girls’ Golf, Girl's Track, and the Boy’s Basketball team which achieved a winning percentage of games. Defense against Fremont resulted in different formations. Lineman await the snap of the bull to charge. Sports — 33