Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Mills VI Zoeteman Myth Teens aren ' t creative It ' s ridiculous to say teens are dull or unima- ginative. Creativity has nothing to do with age. It ' s perfectly ageless, timeless, and only mea- sured as one wants it to be. We are all creative in our own ways. Just look down the halls of High- land High. One will see people who stand out be- cause of their individual- ity. This could be an imaginative way of dress- ing, or some talent for writing or just having a really good sense of hu- mor. Creativity is a wonder- ful talent which needs to be expressed and shared with others. Still think teens aren ' t creative? Just pick up a copy of Mirage or admire someone ' s art display. The truth will easily be seen. ■ a slight shudder 1 reach for my pen and begin — Words seem endless as I try to discern timeless emotions buried inside. What the blank sheet shall become I won ' t know until all has been said. There. Finished. I suppose I ' ve said all I ' ve wanted. Alexandra Kostur

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He Made Friday Evenings Special! Highlanders Honor Coach Zip Sypult A s the last notes of our coun- try ' s national anthem fade into the twilight, blue and gold figures can be seen jogging onto the field. The fans shout cheers of good luck and vic- tory. Soon the game will be underway. Somehow autumn isn ' t quite the same without attending a Highland home football game, and one of the men wh o spent many years preparing the Trojan football team to take the field and play for all of us was Coach Kenneth Zip Sypult. As he built a tradition of spirit, winning, and shar- ing, he became almost a legend not only among his players, but among residents, teachers, and all who wit- nessed his special brand of coaching and football. As the year began and Coach Shel- bourne led the ' 86 Trojans into battle, all members of the Highland family paused to honor Coach Sypult, who was forced into retirement because of illness. Mr. Larry Vassar represented the School Board, Mrs. Judith DeMuth spoke for the school, and Thurman Ferree spoke for the residents of High- land. As Coach Sypult ' s family proud- ly looked on, the man who led not only the Trojans but much of our school spirit for many years was hon- ored — as he justly deserved. As years move on there will be other Highland students, players, band members, majorettes, and flag person- nel. There will be other coaches and teachers, and perhaps new administra- tors as time and retirement take their toll. Friday evenings will always be special at Highland when the Trojans play at home, but many of us will nev- er forget what a man named Zip Sy- pult gave to the tradition and spirit of Highland High School. For all in the Highland family, past, present, and to come — Thanks, Zip. You ' ve given us so much! ♦ Barbara Mayer Coach Ken Zip Sypult threw out the first ball of the season as members of his family watched. At the left, Mr. Larry Vassar of the School Board and Mrs. Judith DeMuth, HHS principal, honored the retiring coach. With members of the coaching staff around him. Coach Sypult thanks well-wishers. Pic- tured are: Coaches Jerry Hedges, Rick Flutka, Dan Miller, Tom Summers, Rich Renn, Dave Shelboume, Ken Coudret, and Doug Stan- ford. Zif)