Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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9 ophomores Brandi Rentchler and Terry Rud- zinski look at their Turna- bout program while they take a ewly crowned Turnabout fWj Prince Mark Osmulski and Princess Jayme Davis, give one another a congratulatory hug. Turnabout - 19

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or months, many girls had been keeping their eye on one special guy. Waiting for that perfect opportunity to go up and ask him. After asking, one would have to wait for that dreaded moment when he would give his answer-YES or NO! Before, I asked someone I had to be sure he would say yes, said sophomore Allison Textor. Even those girls who had boyfriends wer nervous about asking. I was scared to ask. I didn ' t think he would go because he doesn ' t really get into those things, said junior Kelly Wilkey. Once that special guy had said yes, it was time to search every available store to find the dress that would knock him off his feet. Flowers had to be picked out and ordered. Tickets had to be bought and dinner reservations had to be made. Decisions as to who was driving, plans for after dinner, doubling or not; all this had to be decided. By now, you must be wondering what it is we are talking about. It ' s Turnabout! Turnabout was held on Saturday, February 6, 1988, at the Sherwood Club; in Schererville. It reflected the feeling we all had about each other, said senior Mike Smolek about the theme song “We Got To- night; which is sung by Bob Seger. Burgundy and Rose made up the evening ' s colors. Sophomore Allison Textor commented The colors were sort of blah.” Quite a change was presented at this year ' s Turnabout. In past years, a band had always played at the dance. This year the sophomore class hired a D.J. Many people enjoyed this new change. Junior Kelly Wilkey said, It was alot better because this way you could hear almost any song you wanted and it sounded good. Lots of times bands can ' t play certain kinds of music. I doubt our school would have enough money to hire a decent band.” This year ' s royal court consisted of sophomores- Joe Sain- ato, Pam Muha, Mike Jovanovich, Michelle Jones, Christine Roye, Steven Trivunovich, Kristin Birk, Ryan Davis, Jayme Davis, and Mark Osmulski. Juniors Denise Hochstetler and Keith Galocy, (who were last year’s Princess and Prince) crowned this year ' s winners. The 1988 Turnabout Prince and Princess was Mark Os- mulski and Jayme Davis. The best part of being on court and winning is knowing that my classmates think of me that way and standing up there and Jen Bednar called my name. I felt great,” said sophomore Jayme Davis. Sophomore Mark Osmulski was surprised that he had won. I was surprised. I did not think I would win. I did not think I had that good of a chance. Not wanting to let the night end, many couples went to near by restaurants or up to Chicago to put the perfect finishing touches on an enjoyable evening. Several couples even went out the next day. Preparation for Turnabout and dinner was more enjoy- able than the dance but, I did have a good time at the dance. It was kind of sad because it was my senior year. One thing I won’t forget though, was the delicious green punch and tasty cake,” jokingly said senior Jennifer Cook. It was good because almost everyone was there and there was never a dull moment. It was great,” said Mark Osmulski, sophomore. 7 he 1988 Turnabout Court- Joe Sainato. Pam Muha, Mike Jovanovich. Michelle Jones, Christine Roye, Steve Tri- vunovich, Kristin Birk, Ryan Davis, Jayme Davis, and Mark Osmulski. 18 - Turnabout

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M t was Friday, February 19th. A normal Friday with M a home basketball game to be played against Clark High School that night. Spirit posters hung on the wall and students dressed in black and gold. Sounds like an ordinary Friday doesn ' t it? Well, it wasn ' t! It wasn’t just any Friday, nor had it been a normal week. All week long had been Spirit Week and Friday was Homecoming. But, not Football Homecoming. It was a Homecoming for Basketball. Officially, it was called Spirit Week and is hoped to become a new tradition in our school. Spirit Week began on Tuesday. Different looking clothing, spiked hair, and unusual makeup. These traits are often associated with punk rockers and with several students on Tuesday’s Punk Day. Grab your flowered shirt and grass skirt and go Hawaiian in the Wintertime with Wednesday ' s Hawaiian day. Don ' t feel like getting dressed for school? Wanna stay nice and warm in your pj ' s and bunny slippers? Well, go ahead it ' s Thursday ' s Pajama Day. Sophomore Katrina Gasper said, I thought PJ Day was cool because all you had to do was roll out of bed and you were dressed.” Finally, Friday had arrived. This day was to be the busiest of the week. Not only was it Black and Gold Day but, there was a pep rally, game, and a dance to look forward to. The pep session was held during sixth hour. Booster Club President Senior Kim Companik was in charge. First she introduced Coach Jerry Gurrado. Mr. Gurrado gave a short little speech and then introduced the basketball team. Loud whistles and clapping from the students filled the air. Panth- erettes, Cheerleaders, Sweatergirls, Lifters, and the Pep Band, provided the entertainment for the rest of the hour. I thought it was a great way to get out of class. I thought it was exciting, said sophomore Dave Meyers. After an exciting and intensifying first half the Panther team returned to the lockerroom for half time, as the crowd anxiously awaited for the crowning of Duke and Dutchess to begin. The royal court was made up of one couple from each class. Representing the Senior Class was Ray Jajowka and Tina Felski. Brother and sister Branko and Desa Stepan ovich were the junior couples. Ryan Davis, Barbie Gal, Steve Trivunovich, and Donna Slakinin were the sophomore choices. Nervously, the candidates and the fidgeting audi ence awaited to hear the results. Booster Club President Senior Kim Companik and Vice President Senior Rhonda Reed had the honor of crowning the first Spirit Week Duke and Dutchess. The Spirit Week Duke and Dutchess were, Branko and Desa Stepanovich. When everyone came and congratulated me, said ju- nior Branko Stepanovich about being crowned was the best part about being crowned. It was really exciting being crowned. I was really happy my brother was with me because I get even more excited when he wins something,” said Desa Stepanovich, junior. Unfortunately, the Panthers were defeated. Many peo- ple ' s spirits were dampened by the loss; especially the sen- iors. Because for them it would be their first and last Basket ball Homecoming. Spirit Week did not turn out as successful as most had hoped. Senior Jennifer Schroeder said, It was disappoint- ing because for the F ootball Homecoming everyone was into it and it didn’t seem like many people were enthusiastic about the Basketball Homecoming. I think they should have a Spirit Week next year. But, if they do, it should be planned ahead of time so people know what ' s going on. A contest between the classes for spirit points should be held to make more people dress up, said Susan Krug, senior. 7 he Pantherettes perform a favorite routine for the basketball team and the students at the pep session held during sixth hour 20 — Spirit Week