Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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18 Prom Laura Dunning and Lisa Bates enjoy them- selves while dancing to their favorite songs! They also store up good memories. Amy Bruynell and her favorite date smile and dance the night away! Looks like fun!

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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)

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Dancing on the Edge of Hoppe, Tucker Rule T he 1985 Junior prom was a night to experience and al- ways treasure. It was the time to enjoy and put away to re- call in years to come. The celebration took place on May 9th, at the St. Constantine hall in Merrillville. Many months, weeks, days and last minutes were spent in preparation for the special event. Dates were chosen and asked early in advance to ensure that no one would be left without one to take. The girls spent hours on and trying on dresses, shoes, as well as other ac- cessories in order to look just perfect for that special someone. The men on the other hand acted calm, cool, and collected, as they too got organized by ordering their tuxedoes and flowers. The anticipation increased as the night drew near. The theme of the 1985 Prom was Heaven! As the room be- gan to fill with excited couples it took on the feel of true heaven, as the deco- rations enchanted, the small stars twinkled, and the balloons shimmered especially bright for the participants. The couples danced to their special tunes with the accompaniment of the group New Release. After the pic- tures were taken, it was time for every- one to relax and truly enjoy the music, friends, as well as their special dates. Proud parents looked on from the sidelines when at 11:00 p.m. the music and the dancing stopped and the coro- nation of the King and Queen began. The 1985 Prom Court consisted of: Debbie Hoppe (Queen), Keith Tucker (King), Janeen Kokot, Bill Schmidt, Brenda Brumley. ♦ Violet Bogacz Some of the men of Highland High pose willingly under the arch of Heaven. Janice Golub and friend enjoy the music, each other and the magic of Prom!