Hobart Senior High School - Memories Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

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Jubilant players carry Coach Don Howell off the field after Being presented with the Phil Eskew Mental Attitude Award is Senior Mike Golarz as his parents look winning semi-state. on. On a float during the victory parade are Seniors Scott Ahlbrand, Rich La Bounty, Kevin Conjelko, and Bob Meacham. Coach Don Howell and his Brickies spent much time after the game posing for pictures. The Brickie team runs through a sign on their way to the field before the Regional game against Munster. Cheering during a game is Junior Joni Salisbury. Playoffs 7

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Cricks Cring It licme From The Dome The Brickies won their 68th straight home game No- vember 20 with the slaughter of the Fort Wayne Generals, 42-3, for semi-state honors. In less than four minutes into the game, Hobart scored on Wayne’s kickoff with a 20- yard run by Senior Chris Dro- bac. With 4:43 left in the first quarter, Wayne recovered a fumble by Senior Jeff Ford and proceeded to obtain three points on a field goal. Wayne attempted a sec- ond field goal at the beginning of the second quarter, but failed thanks to a block from Senior Bryan Newcomb. Shortly after Wayne’s misfor- tune, Senior Mike Golarz ran for a 12-yard touchdown. Mis- fortune also touched the Brickies when they attempt- ed a field goal, but failed. The next two touch- downs were by Junior Dan Zanolla who ran for a total of thirty yards. Drobac also had two touchdowns with 19 carries for 109 yards, while Golarz also scored two touch- downs with 13 carries for 107 yards. Hobart’s dream came true for everyone Saturday, November 28 with the AAAA state championship win over the Jasper Wildcats, 31-0. It was the sixth try for the Brickies who had been down to the state finals in 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984, and 1985. Hobart scored early in the game with an 85-yard run by Zanolla. Senior John Batis- tatos kicked the extra point, and he also scored a field goal with 3:53 left in the second quarter. On a punt return, Senior Scott Roper ran 59 yards for a touchdown and the score was 17-0 at the half. The Brickies upped the score to 24-0 in the third quarter with a third touch- down by Golarz. Golarz also received the Phil Eskew Men- tal Attitude Award after the championship game. This is the fourth time in six down- state appearances that a Ho- bart player has acheived this honor. With 2:59 left in the game, Junior Dave Richa threw a 47-yard touchdown pass to Drobac, which result- ed in the first shutout of a Jas- per team in over five years and the first state champion- ship for the Brickies. — Melissa Cochran Seniors Kevin Kraus and Rich LaBounty show their excitement after tak- ing the state championship. Seniors Jason Mergyl and Jack Hall hold the state championship plaque for the crowd’s approval. 6 Playoffs

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Students cheer for their team at a close game against Andrean. Students Take Part in Spirit Week Football homecoming began the Mon- day before the game with a spirit week, which was sponsored by the Booster Club. In order to show their school spirit students dressed as Cowboys and Indians on Mon- day, the costume of their choice on Tuesday, jerseys on Wednesday, Thursday was 50s day, and Friday was purple and gold day. During the 7th hour on Friday, there was a pep session to introduce the candi- dates for homecoming queen and to cheer on the Brickie team. Also, it was announced that Senior Chris Drobac was voted Mr. Football. Senior Sue Shudick was chosen as homecoming queen, and the court included Junior Beth Kozyra, Sophomore Sue Thyen, and Freshman Rhonda Meacham. The Brickies beat Michigan City Rog- ers, 35-6, on October 16. Drobac lived up to the title given to him when he rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns, and caught a 25- yard scoring pass. The Booster Club sponsored a home- coming dance on Saturday, October 17. The dance was from 7 to 1 1 p.m. in the cafeteria, and the cost was $2. Student Council sponsored the election of the basketball homecoming king and queen. The election of the queen involved candidates from all grades. However, ac- cording to Mayor Harry Langbehn, only se- nior boys were on the ballot “due to lack of participation.” Plans for homecoming included many activities. The Booster Club sponsored Spir- it Week, February 1 to 5. Students dis- played their spirit by wearing camouflage on Monday, a Hobart jersey on Tuesday, sweats on Wednesday, clothing that was in- side out and backwards on Thursday, and purple and gold on Friday. Also, there was a pep session during the 7th hour on Friday. At the pep session, Se- nior Todd Elliot was named Mr. Basketball. Seniors Janet Kostromin and Alan Young were named Basketball Homecom- ing queen and king. This year was the first year for a king to be named. Members of the homecoming court in- cluded princesses Junior Gloria Simpson, Sophomore Kristin Willie, and Freshman Bethany Wimmer. The basketball team lost its homecom- ing game to Andrean, 66-65. Juniors Erik Grant and Troy Mercer led the Brickie ef- fort. Grant had 21 points and eight re- bounds, while Mercer contributed 13 points and six rebounds.