Highmore High School - Hisodak Yearbook (Highmore, SD)

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Inside ACTIVITIES Cato by Bacon A familiar face at school is local law en- forcement officer, Joe Baumann. Officer Baumann is often asked to speak to stu- dents about minor consumption of alco- hol and laws regard- ing DWI. Stopping The Presses The best way to keep Good acts in memory Is to refresh them with new. ACTIVITIES DIVISION 5

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Stopping the Presses IN ’88 Rumor has it. tAat They found Jimmy Hoffa under Tammy faker's makeup! Morality Headlines 88 Headlining the news this year was the downfall of the televi- sion evangelists. Jimmy Swag- gert and Jim Baker were both brought up on morality charges. The Iran-Contra hearings were broadcast to millions of people. Oliver North was accused of us- ing U.S. taxpayer dollars to fund illegal activities in Central Amer- ica. The winter Olympics were held in Calgary. Canada, with the Americans bringing home few medals. Presidential candidates were busy campaigning for the up- coming election. Gary Hart was one of the first candidates to drop out of the race. He was also accused of moral improprieties. In sports, the Minnesota Twins won the World Series and the Red Skins won over the Bronco’s in the Super Bowl. Poison’s Talk Dirty to Me , the Fat Boy’s Wipe-Out” and Whitesnake’s Here I Go Again were some popular songs. Other popular muscians were Tiffany, Debbie Gibson, and Def Leppard in the rock and roll world. Andy Gibb died from a drug related death. Randy Travis. Hank Wil- liams. Jr., The Judds, and Reba McEntire headlined country mu- sic The most popular movies were LaBamba, Dirty Dancing, and Three Men and a Baby. Knit skirts and sweaters, den- im mini skirts, crop tops, and jean jackets were in fashion. 4 CURRENT EVENTS

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HOMECOMING Council Sparks Involvement Involvement was the norm for the entire student body during home- coming week. 1987. The highlight of the fall social calendar was held from October 19-24. The student body carried out a 50's theme which the student council had se- lected. Each day of the week — long celebration held special activities which were designated and orga- nized by the student council. On Monday, the freshman class, Mr. Gunn. Mr. McGoldrick and Mr. Edwards were auctioned off to the rest of the student body. The pro- ceeds went to the student council to pay for flowers and the disk jock- ey for the dance. Marshal speeches were given Monday. Since corona- tion was held on Monday evening. Monday was also designated as dress-up day”. Candidates for the 1987-88 Marshal were: Jason Jirsa, freshman: Chad Hall, sophomore: Jeff Smith, junior: Charlie Bloomen- rader, senior. Last year's marshal. Jackie Dittman, turned over her ti- tle to Charlie Bloomenrader who then served as master of ceremo- nies for coronation. The candidates for royalty were: Mary Zastrow, Jackie Dittman. Kaela Goodrich. Bruce Bucholz. Brad Hall and Shawn Baloun. King Brad Hall and Queen Kaela Goodrich were crowned. The crown bearers were first graders. Dustry Reeves and Rachael Myers. Fifties theme lip sync skits were performed by each class and a Pi- rates Grease the Battlers” back- drop, which had been painted by the art classes, decorated the stage. A pep rally, with all cheer- leaders participating in a hand jive, and the burning of the H” rounded out the evening's festivities. On Tuesday the students did their best to look cool for Cool Day”. Wednesday brought out an assortment of pajamas and stuffed animals for Pajama Day”. Thurs- day's theme brought students to classes wearing duds for Too Big Day”. On Friday, students greased back their hair and put on their red bobby socks for 50’s and Red and White Day”. Kangaroo court and a 50’s bop were held in the afternoon. Although the spirit ran high throughout the school during the week, the game score for the Pi- rates football team remained low on Friday night with the Pirates losing to the Gettysburg Battlers 42-6. A closed dance was held after the game with music provided by Mag- num Sound System. ABOVE RIGHT: The Homecoming queen can- didales try to look cool and collected before the coronation ceremony. CENTER RIGHT Leanne Hoffman, left, tries to explain to Julie Haiwick. right, the events for coronation when Julie asks for the cam- eraman's input. EAR RIGHT: Larry Becker, paying rapt atten- tion to the camera while rapping to some music, seems all wrapped up during Home- coming coronation. RIGHT Sherri McDonnell is ready for the school song. 6 HOMECOMING