Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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10 Turn on the set at 10:30 p.m. and you may see a rerun of the King and I. But, a few people saw Yul Brynner live on stage, portraying the king at the Aire Crown. Ashamed and flustered, you explain to the officer that it ' s the first time. You beg for a warning, but as all else fails you now face your parents, ticket in hand. Concerts , live and full, especially in the first rows. Getting front row tickets to a concert may mean standing in line all night but, after all. it is worth it. Tickets

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Give me a little kiss. Whether it ' s between classes, like junior Don Redden and senior Debbie Pramuk, or at a dance like sophomore Diane Strayer and senior Mark Reed, or maybe it’s in the gym at a dance like junior Kathi Stassin and graduate Dan Gilmore, or maybe it ' s in the car, on the coach, on the porch, at the beach . . . Dating 9

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Ticket it, the only way “Honest, Officer, I didn’t see it; that stop sign never used to be there.” “Well, maybe you should pay a little more attention to the road. I’m sorry but, I’ll have to give you a ticket.” “No, not that!” Anything but a ticket. Mom will scream- worse yet-Dad will kill me!” “It’s not that bad; parents Wouldn’t you like to win the game ball? asks sophomore Crystal Swartz as she lures her customer, senior Tracy Hansen, into supporting the gymnastic team. get tickets too.” “Yes, but this is my first ticket.” This scene might be familiar to many high school students. The problem is telling parents. “Mom, Dad, you’ll never guess what happened. I got a ticket.” “Great, Son, so who ' s the football team playing this week?” “No, not a football ticket, basketball ticket, or anything like that.” “So you finally got a ticket to that rock concert. You ears will never forgive you.” “No, a ticket, you know, like a policeman gives you.” “A ticket! You young drivers aren ' t experienced enough for the road. No more car for you.” Whenever that magic word “ticket” is heard, fear, anxiety, and shame enter one’s mind. Tickets however can be of some benefit. If you are planning to go to court, it is a step in the right direction. Or if you are planning to go somewhere better- like a basketball or football game, band or choir concert, or a rock concert-a ticket could be what you’ve always wanted. You might not have enjoyed your first traffic ticket, but remember when you got your first basketball or concert ticket, remember the thrill of holding this ticket to happiness? Your ticket got you in and the picture is about to start as the mellow music stops. The lights begin to dim and the reel- to-reel is focused on the screen. Tickets 1 1