Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Class of ’80 leaves Did you every really feel free? Independent? A true adult? This is the feeling which comes over all once that day of graduation arrives. This beautiful day of commencement for the graduating class of ' 80 took place June 1 of 1980. It was a sad day for some and a happy day for others, but a new beginning for everyone. On that same warm day, Highland High honored two people for their academic achievements, valedic- torian Diane Murrish and salutitorian Jeff Good. A day they will never forget. Many gathered in the hot gymnasium to listen to many final words from many different graduates. Senior class president Allison Azar put a tear in everyones eye as she presented a warm, encourag- ing speech to all. It is all in the past for the class of ' 80, but many more days of graduation to come. New horizons and new beginnings are all in the future. But this lovely day is one always to be remembered. HER FINAL WORDS?? Yes, Senior class President Allison Azar expresses her true feelings in this final speech of her high school career. HOME FREE . . This happy group of Seniors are ready to take it easy; at least until Monday morning. LEAD ON Greg Bujna and Brooke Ross lead the march for commencement exercises in the gym.

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Alumna THINKING OF THE FUTURE Valedictorian Diane Murrish and salutitorian Jeff Good are waiting to receive their diplomas. F THIS CAN T BE FOR REAL!! Margo Leabo and Cheryl f Lewandowski march towards their new future. Remembers Well there it was. The day I thought would take forever finally came. To think back at all the thoughts that ran through my head as I passed senior bench for the first time, as a senior! And knowing that each day I walked in that school would be the last. What a great feeling! Although there were a few sad times too! Like never being able to go to a Munster football game as a member or student of Highland. Then came the day when your counselor called you down to his office to find out what you were doing next year. It was either going to college, getting a job, or just taking it easy for a year. A decision like that can be very hard to make. You have probably heard many people say that college is different than high school. There is so much more work and pressure and a lot less leisure time. Well it is all true! But, it is a different kind of pressure. The pressure is not worrying if you are going to be in your seat on time, or waiting to see if you will get caught with gum in your mouth, it gives you the attitude to actually want to go to class and try your best. At commencement, when you hear the principal say “you are being set free into that big world” he is right. And it’s great! The pressure of being able to make my own decisions for the rest of my life is the kind of pressure I am looking forward to. KAREN KORCZYK CAN YOG BELIEVE IT??? Vicki Bellinghausen and Julie Banik can ' t believe they ' ve finally made it. 16 Graduation

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One Sided Love Story Paula ' s eyes scanned the crowded hall for him, Mike. She had gotten up two hours e arly just to get ready for school. She had fixed her hair different and she even decided to wear a dress. As she approaches his foxy face, she remembers some of the times that she em- barrassed herself. Of course he was thete to see it. Like the time she was in Math class and her braces got caught in her sweater. The teacher called on her to answer, but she couldn ' t even talk! Or the time she tripped in her high shoes in front of the Junior ben- ches. He sat there and laughed like everyone else. That all didn ' t matter now. Here comes the highlight of her day. He walks roght by her without a thought, except Janet. She was walking down the hall with her friends. He really wanted to make her notice him. He quickly combed his hair and then he started to walk like a real stud. This one look at her was worth all the trouble that his little brother had made for him that morning. He kept making fun of Mike’s shaving lotion that smelled like woody pines. He had driven by her house so many times that it was a habit. It was something he did everything he could get the car. He watched her walk by and down the hall behind him. He didn ' t care that she didn’t look; he was already looking forward to tomorrow. He smiled at me. Linda Molnar can ' t believe how excited Kelly Prazner is over one smile. What should I say? Kim Hanshew tries to help Janet Mar eachen think of something witty to say to Mike Hicks.