Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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their home field after returning from college or many years of absence. Traditionally, the Homecoming game is one of the most important games of a football season. A victory over the opposing team would be a satisfying way to end the week’s hectic preparations. Winners began to appear as Jody Jeremiah and Steve Pavy were crowned Homecoming Queen and King during halftime activities. Another winning effort was the juniors ' invention, “Exorcise the Devils,” as it won first place float honors. The main attraction of Homecoming, the game, proved that the Panthers were also winners, as the team defeated Lowell, 22-12. Nimble fingers, plenty of breath and concentration are required to play a tuba and watch the game. Sophomore Dave Kraus attempts such a feat. it ' s all a part of the game. Junior Steve Orr receives treatment from senior Mike Kraus for an injury that resulted from the game. Teamwork and perseverance aren’t the only factors that drive a team to victory. The Booster Club also plays an important role. 19

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♦ Panthers have a hot night, greet alumni, send Red Devils to the pit To some, homecoming is an event in which students transform halls and wagon beds into a clutter of tissue paper, balloons and posters urging their team to victory. To others, Homecoming is a way to con parents into agreeing on an extra hour out joy riding with nine friends in a purple Volkswagen. Homecoming was originally devised to welcome alumni. Exercising their talents by creating a first place float, the Class of 1978 won for the second year in a row with “Exorcise the Devils. Two winning smiles reflect the happy feelings of seniors Jody Jeremiah and Steve Pavy as they reigned as Homecoming queen and king. 18

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Meeting — itis afflicts members as councils scramble for activities, ideas, results TUDENTGOVT. What has two arms, two legs, two eyes, a nose and mouth and is constantly attending meetings? If you haven’t already guessed, or don’t want to, it’s the description of a member of student government. Searching for ideas to interest students, Student Council met every Wednesday night to hear reports from the various committee chairmen. Ideas were abundant. Combined with the junior high S.C., an effort was made to install a juke box in the cafeteria. Homecoming activities were sponsored by S.C. as was the student exchange program, where numbers of other councils visited here, while GHS members went to other schools to see differences between the schools. Activities Day was an idea where students would come to school and select three two-hour classes of interest to the student, ranging from bowling, to sewing, from a study hall to learning to play the guitar. Other S.C. ideas focused on community service projects like visiting a needy family with canned goods, and a free-throw-a- thon, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Turnabout at Saint George Serbian Hall January 15 was sponsored by the Sophomore Class. Juniors netted $1500 for Prom by selling magazines. The Senior Class planned a senior banquet to take the place of Honors Day for presentation of senior awards. Senior, junior and sophomore executive councils organized class activities and came up with ideas for other groups. Hall decorations during Spirit Week were provided by the executive councils. Student Council- back row: Becky Galambos, Joe Kus, Pete Klovanish, Dave Lewis, Rich Lind- sey, Jenny Van Sickle, Phil Carlson, Jeanne Rowe, Kathy Polittes, Beth Holycross. fourth row: Sheryl Batliner, Sue Ballah, Lisa Strayer, Sandie Thiel, Jennifer Owczarzak, Barb Carl- son, Jody Jeremiah, Theresa Downing, Carolyn Donnelly, third row: Patti Demski, Kelly Ar- cher, Cindie VanHorssen, Karen Lenz, Linnette Spitz, Ami Wagman, Debbie Briski, Carol Stas, Debbie Key. second row: Dana Voss, Carolyn Rourke, Anita Spitz, Sue Poi, Denise Sainato, Patty Overmeyer, Carri Racz, Mara Fiegle. front row; Donna Phillips, Linda Bolla, Peg Far- rell, Cindy Richards, vice president; Steve Pavy, president: Cindy Glass, secretary; Joan Lazar, treasure; Kathy Bradly, Michelle Brill. 20