Harbor High School - Mariner Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

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C lass Tournaments Harbor's Olympic stars Each year. students in every cor- ner of the school look forward to the three days of class tournaments, Weeks before the actual day, they begin planning the class themes and decorations. The team members and cheerleaders are decided on and finally, when everyone is as ex- cited as can be, the day arrives. This year, class tournaments were held March 3lst, April lst and 2nd. Students were extremely enthusias- tic about the decorations, showing their spirit with colorful banners, balloons, and streamers. Of course the pressure was on while everyone waited to see who would win. The theme for the Sophomores was 'lGame Room, for the Juniors, lntently Involved In the game, Frank Verdi and Kristene Osten send wishes for winning to the junior team. Kristene is dressed to help show the junior theme of Stairway to Heaven. shine Stairway to Heaven They used this idea to its extent by covering the edges of all their bleachers with tin foil, one junior even dressed up an as angel. The Seniors opted for Hlt doesn't matter as their theme, while the Freshmen won with their unique decorations centering around Smurfs. l'l was very impressed by all the decorations, commented Louie Matrisciano. I didn't think the freshmen had it in them Evidently they did since their entire section of the gym was decorated very well. Adhering to tradition. the Senior men defeated all others and main- tained the position of superiority due to seniors of any school! Junior Mark De Domlnlc concentrates on making a foul shot Juniors defeated the freshmen. but were in turn beaten by the Seniors. 1987 Class Tournamentsn3

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Showing their spirit, Senior men cheer their team to Victory. The appearance of these men dressed in togas created qwte a bit of laughter Bamlng for the ball, junior Michelle Kaydo and sophomore Melissa Edwards fight for the win. The juniors were victorious over the sophomores. Cheering the Senior team on, Paula Pirigyi and Stacy Bowden show their spirit, The Se- niors were very enthusiastic. which helped their wine er Student Life

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E nding of High School But Beginning of Life On Wednesday. June 10, 1987. at 6:30 p.m., Fawcett Gymnasium sparkled when the 145 graduates of the Class of 1987 assembled one last time for the ninety- third gradu- ation exercises. As the graduates marched into the gym to t'Pomp and Circumstance, and took their places. senior DaVld Jordan led the audience in the singing of ttThe Star Spangled Banner, The Reverend John P Thomas gave the invocation. Senior class president Wendi Pillers presented the class memori- al, a TV and VCR. and stated that she wanted her fellow graduates to enjoy life. Barbara Pellis, Harbor's AFS exchange student from Vinere cate, Italy said her goodebyes to eve eryone and said that she enjoyed her year in America. Class address- i Rising for the invocation, these seniors have mixed emotions on their upcoming gradua- tion. Most. however. were extremely excited IMStudent Lnfe es were given by Cindy Feke. Valev dictorlans Cheryl Holler and Chris Peters, and Salutatorian Leigh Lane. After the remarks by Dr. Weiss and Mr. Powell, the scholarships were prosented. Forty-four students were awarded the Ohio Awards of Distinction for enduring a tough aca demic c curriculum for four years. Over $4000 in scholarships was awarded to graduating seniors After diplomas were distributed the 'Harbor Hymn was sung and Dr. Thomas Jr Saddler, Jr. gave the benediction. The class of 1987 marched out of the gym to USlow March from Scipio. Larry Hooper summed up the event by stating. HWe all had a great time when we were here and we'll mtss each other. but it's time to move on m life, Recalling memories from the past year, Bare bara Pellls gives her farewalt address, Barbae ra was an exchange student from ttaly for the year