Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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} Changing may mean winning Everywhere, even in the sports we play, we see changes. Working together with others, sharing a common goal, competing, striving, winning, and losing all have the ability to change us. Sports allow us to set goals for ourselves. By improving our skills, we also help to strengthen the team we represent. Playing well replaces the need for constant winning. Losses aren’t as disappointing if something is learned from them. The unity with teammates, sharing a common goal — it may be beating Munster and winning the Bridge Trophy, a victory over Lake Central during basketball season, setting a relay record, or being the sectional volleyball champ. Athletics change our way of thinking by teaching us to work for a unit as well as for ourselves. The blood, sweat, and tears shed during a strenuous practice prepare us for the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that will confront us in the actual game. Running the 100 yard dash into the wind, shooting the tiebreaking basket with thirty seconds left on the clock, or playing the Homecoming football game in the pouring rain call for the extra stamina that we gain through these practices. Changes in our teams from year to year, changes in ourselves as we go from the J.V. to Varsity teams, the satisfaction of giving our all, the development of our muscles, the sound of the cheering of the crowd, the pride seen in a coach’s face and reflected in our own — all are important parts of the sports we play.

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Cruisin’ along. Seniors Gary Miller, Patti Boback and Jeff Herak beat the high price of gasoline by cycling to their destinations. Struttin’ their stuff. Highland track stars Kyle Ruebel, Tim Armstrong and Kevin Teague work up a sweat before their next meet. 26 O O a o I c Ploy £ C O Are you a seer or a doer? Many people who used to watch from the sidelines now take an active part in the world of sports. Over the past couple of years, the part- icipatory sports have grown immensely. People are not only active in school sports, but many take part in outside athletics as well. Among these are jogging, bowling, bicycle and skate- board riding. One of the most popular past times has been to attend a local health club. Many people are extremely interested in body build- ing and exercising. Everyone should become involved in sports. They are not only fun to participate in, but are also terrific for a strong and sound body. No matter what your age, sex, or physique, there is a sport out there waiting for you to jump into and take an active part. Havin’ a swingin’ time. Freshman Nancy Galloway makes good contact with the baseball during a game. Physical Fitness