Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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9yi ow ' Look at that! Stu- J dents were in awe at the film they saw of victims from drunk driving related acci- dents. 16 — Lock-In

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hat school has a goat for a school mascot? A football coach with a twenty-year losing streak? A bjjs driver who has won the Out- standing Bus Driver of the Year Award (for leaving the most kids out standing in the rain, cold, sleet, and snow)? An air guitar band for the Homecoming dance? The Homecoming game scheduled as an away game? Two talking leaves and a talking desk? Well, this certainly doesn ' t sound like Griffith High School, but it does describe Westview High School. Westview High School was the setting for this year ' s play Funky Winkerbean ' s Homecoming . Funky Winkerbean ' s Homecoming told the funny story about how the students of Westview High School are prepar- ing for the big Homecoming game. At first things seem to be going well, head majorette, Holly Budd, has been chosen for this year ' s Homecoming Queen. Out on the field, the band and cheerleaders are practicing a routine to knock the audi- ence off their feet at halftime. Inside the lockerroom, the coach is giving the team a pep talk and planning new strategies for them to use against their arch rival they are playing for the Homecoming game. The gym is alive with activity. Some students are putting up streamers, others are working on the floats, and the man in charge of the whole event is auditioning bands for the dance. The first band to audition is ' The Great Pretenders ' , and pretenders they are, for they use no musical instruments! I got to act crazy and dress wild. It was so much fun to get up in front of every body and dance weird, said senior Jennifer Cobb. Then the bad news is announced to the students. Appar- ently, by some computer error, the Homecoming game has been scheduled as an away game. Well, this news, of course, comes as quite a shock and everyone is quite upset, espe- cially, the mean old bus drivin’ man who has to drive a bus load of peppy cheerleaders and a noisy band across town for the game. Just when there seem to be no solution, along comes unpopular Les Moore. Les meets up with the school ' s computer whiz, The Eliminator. With the use of the Elimina- tor ' s computer, Les breaks into the school code and conve- niently punches up the football schedule and changes the game back to home. This signaled the finale of the play. The finale was the most fun because everyone in the play was part of it,” said senior Jennifer Schroeder. This year ' s play took place on November 21st and 22nd. The production proved to be a big hit. On the first night alone, the show opened to an audience of about four hun- dred people. On Friday, November 20th, students from the school were given a sneak preview of the play. Senior Rhonda Reed said this after seeing the play, I thought the play was very good. One could tell that everyone involved worked hard. New student, senior Mike Smolek, said the best part of being in the play was, The end of the perfor- mance for the high school. When I heard the cheers, I felt like I had made a few friends! “Getting to know and meet new people and make more friends, is just a few of the benefits of working on the play said senior Sue Krug. Many would agree working on or being in the play is a great way to meet people and get involved. junior Mike Miller to senior Jeff enthusiastically during a practice Herr. session in the gym. 15

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4 ach year thousands of people become victims of drunk driving related accidents. Over the years, organizations have been developed to inform and provide assistance to the public about the danger of drunk driving. Griffith High School has even taken a stand. The organization SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk) was started in our school in 1986. This year SADD took a major stand against drinking and driving by sponsoring a Lock-In on Thursday February 11, 1988. Plain and simple, the Lock-In is when students are locked in the school over night. The purpose is just as simple-to provide a night of alcohol free fun. Many felt the Lock-In was a good idea. It shows we can have fun without alcohol, said sophomore Kristina James. Those students who wanted to attend were required to preregister for the event; since the school could only acco modate 300 people. Aside from a parent signed permission slip, students had to pay a two dollar fee and bring a non- perishable food item the night of the Lock-In. The food was donated to the needy. Admittance to the school began at 10:00 pm. Upon sign ing in, students were to put their belongings in their lockers and proceed to the auditorium for some entertainment. As 10:30 approached, the lights in the auditorium slowly went down and the only light was that of the spotlight, shining on the middle of the stage. The curtain was begin- ning to draw back and only a glimpse of what was behind it could be seen. Then, they appeared-ADDAX! Immediately, the auditorium was filled with excitement. Many girls rushed up to the stage to catch a closer look at the band. Other students danced and thrashed in the aisles to the music. It was hard not to get caught up in the tunes and sing along. It was like a regular concert, loud and great! It got everyone hyper,” said Cheryl Mitchell, senior. Two women from the organization C.A.R.E. were the nights guest speakers. They presented an effective message on the dangers of drinking and driving. Along with the lecture was a film presentation that showed in graphic detail injuries to children, teenagers, and adults due to drunk driving accidents. Sophomore Mike Steele had this to say about the presentation, “It was pretty interesting even though I already knew most of the things they had talked about but, I did learn some new things. A gourmet midnight snack of pizza, tacos, cookies, and pop was served. A variety of activities were open for the students to participate in. Basketball and volleyball were being played in the gymnasium. Swimming facilities were open to those who would dare to brave the cold water. There was even a dance in the upstairs gym, with a D.J. spinning records for those who wanted to dance the night away. If one was in the mood for a good laugh the hit comedy SpaceBalls” was being shown in the auditorium. Although many came to watch the movie, several felt enticed by the cool dark atmosphere and ended up taking a small uninten tional nap. Junior Bill Harding said, The activities needed to be more organized but it was still fun. Space Balls ' was the best movie I ever slept through! I thought the Lock-In was pretty fun. It was more fun than last year ' s. I think it served its purpose of providing a night of alcohol free fun,” said Jennifer Cobb, senior. 7 alk Dirty To Me, sings out lead singer Pete Panos Songs from such groups as AC DC and White Lion were per formed. Lock-In -17