Highland High School - Iris Yearbook (Highland, IL)

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Highland High School, 1985. The floor of the commons tends to be a “common gathering place before school. Freshmen girls find the locker stall to be a good place to discuss weekend plans. A How long ago was the HHS band formed? A When was the first computer used at HHS? A What 1966 graduation activity broke tradition? How many years in a row has the Girl's Team won the Madison County meet.? What Foreign Language team took first place in their first competition in 1985? A What teacher became the father of twins in No- vernber of 1984?

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Before starting a game, the players need to develop the proper skills for their particular challenge. Equipment must be gathered before the contest begins. HHS JETS team collects knowledge to play their game, while the freshmen search for experience so they can make the most of their high school years. Cele Korte finds that swiftness is essential for his encounters, while the faculty conclude that all they require is enough energy to survive the day. The Bulldog football players discover that winning a game results from needed strength to tackle on-coming opponents; whereas the HHS tracksters strive for endurance in order to capture stronger rivals. Skills and equipment needed to play the HHS game all dwindle down to good times, memories, long lasting friendships, and a great learning experience. A cafeteria worker prepares one of the many sandwiches offered at HHS. Senior Cindy Englemann attempts to| finish her homework before her next class. Freshman Scott Heinz learns the basics of electronics with hands on training.

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For some HHS students, school days become a game that must be strategically planned out. For others, leaving it to chance brings the best results for the most exciting play possible. Senior Scott Sims revealed, ‘My object was to try to pass the time until the weekend.” Junior Brad Wilken stated that his main goal was ‘“‘to have as much fun as possible.” When freshman Lori Steiner was asked about her object of the game concerning her high school career, she said, ‘‘to do my best and never give up, but most of all, don’t let my parents get to me.” Though Lori Steiner is looking ahead when stating her philosophy, Senior Bruce Augustin, looking back, commented, ‘You should have a lot of fun and not be serious until towards the end. That's when you need to plan ' for college and your future.’ While many students believe that the object of the game is the ultimate graduation, eventually they realize that the fun didn't take place in the final victory, but the actual excitement occurs during the playing of the game. 53 years ago. 1980-81. Outside graduation at the fairgrounds. 8 years. French team. Mr. Koch.