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

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All Dances Canceller HHS students were stunned by an announcement October 2| made over the public address system concerning the cancellation all dances sponsored by the Varsity H Club, Honor Society, aij SADD, including the annual semi-formal dance. The club’s decision to cancel its dances was made by the sponsoj Mr. Jerry Hicks, Mr. Tom Workman, Mrs. Jackie Rogers, Mr. Rhody, and Miss Roberta Hanley. The cancellation was in rea to an incident at the homecoming dance October 17, at which two HI students were fighting. The reason for cancellation , according to Mrs. Rogers is, “We f 1 the rules in the student handbook are not being followed.” Mr. Hie who was on the committee to revise the handbook last year, agre j saying that the committee had spent a lot of time revising the studej handbook and now it is not being adhered to. However, by the following Monday, October 26, Principal Rich Barack announced to the student body that there would be a semi- mal dance. Mr. Barack said that he would sponsor the semi and he, along ’ parents, will chaperone the dance. He added that he hoped the reveij from the dance would pay for the dance expenditures, but, if needj he would use contributions. The dance was on Saturday, December 5 from 7 to 10:30 p.r the cafeteria. The theme of the dance, submitted by Senior Beth SI er, was “A Night Like This.” Tickets were sold during lunch hours for $5 per person. If a studl brought a student from another school or out of school, a permissj slip had to be signed. Music was provided by the “Music Men,” and pictures were t 4 by Midstates Photography. Later in the year sockhops were sponsored by FCA and Studj Council. Permission for the dances was given by Mr. Barack, anc administrator was present throughout the entire dance. Also chapeii ing was the club sponsor and parents who had volunteered. — Mel] Cochran @ca san tAllFORN? I Enjoying a sockhop in the cafeteria are Juniors Lynn Huering and Dori Evanseck. and SeniorsJ Young, Kris Cromwell, and Dru Peddicord.

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Senior Michelle Turchany, Sophomore Bill Evans, and Junior Kirsten McKinney stand triumphantly after their first victory. Theater Class Performs Comedy The theater class performed “Just for Kicks,” a comedy by P. M. Clepper, November 4 and 5 in the auditorium. The play was about a girl who joined the high school football team. The nightmare of women’s lib and new regulation led to a com- ic situation in which a female En- glish teacher was made coach and a girl athlete became the team’s star kicker. However, when a school had never won a football game, it can be forgiven for trying anything to gain a gridiron victory. The princi- pal came up with a devilish scheme. How could his team be faulted for its losses if the coach is a woman? So, he appointed the English teach- er, Janet Talber. What he didn’t re- alize was that Janet was not the type to be a token coach and she meant to win! Like the principal, she had far- out methods that included making Diane, a talented girl athlete, the star kicker. Diane was out for vic- tories, but her conscience both- ered her about the boy she re- placed. This play offered a wide range of comedy from highly so- phisticated verbal humor to slap- stick. Mr. Tomlin, the assistant principal, is played by Ju- nior Rob Mills. 1988 Jr. Miss Cancelled When Jaycee President Rick Banks was contacted about the rumored cancella- tion of the 1988 Junior Miss Pageant that was scheduled for November 22, Mr. Banks promised an explanation in the next issue of the Hobart Gazette. What was in the next issue of the Ga- zette? One paragraph which cited the lack of communication and participation as the reasons for cancellation of the pageant. Mr. Banks didn’t go into any details. The Jaycees have been doing the pag- eant for well over a decade now. When in- terviewed. Mr. Banks said that other Jay- cee programs interfered with the pageant planning. He said that he and other Jay- cees were downstate for a week earlier last fall and the “time got away for me.” The pageant was a place where other factors, along with academics, were con- sidered. It was also a chance for the senior girls to perform and receive some recogni- tion for their talents. In addition, this pag- eant was the only opportunity some girls had to r eceive scholarships. Another reason that was given for the cancellation was the renting of the HHS facilities. Mr. Banks said that renting the facilities in 1986 cost $388. This year he said the cost was from $600 to $800. How- ever, Mrs. Patti Hicks said that the $388 charge was just to rent the auditorium. This did not include what the Jaycees paid for the custodians, which could have brought the cost up to over $600. Also, this year’s auditorium charge is only $390, so there was not much of a difference in costs. Mrs. Hicks also said she suggested to the Jaycees that they schedule the dress re- hearsal for Friday night instead of Satur- day, so they could save the cost of custo- dians. 12 Mini-mag

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This was a familiar site to most people in Northwest Indiana. Many HHS students spent most of their summer, both days and nights, at the beach. Lake Michigan had much to offer, and whether they were swimming, waterskiing, or just socializing, students continually flocked to its shor es. The sun-filled days provided us with many memories and experi- ences, like when we woke up early in order to find that “perfect” spot on the beach. Remember the long bare-footed walks to the car over the blistering hot pavement? What about the Speedo clad “men” who timed their sand-spraying activities directly with your lotion applications? Could we ever forget the sinking feeling after finding the little pink par- king tickets on our windshields at Shelby Beach? Though we may have complained and objected, we knew we would be back the following summer to relive the experiences and persevere. — Julie Coons TRENDS In the annual whirl of fashion, HHS students exhibited their ver- ons of the “in” styles. The popularity of sweats, tattered jeans, and retch pants faded away and was quickly replaced with ice-washed nim, mini shirts, scarves, and cropped tops. The potpourri of fab- cs and colors wove a tapestry of excitement for both the students d teachers. For example, Mr. Scheiman opted for the relaxing, sub- ed look of earthtones, while many students projected a vibrant inbow of colors. They evenly displayed the revived surged towards ttons and wool as well as the introduction of lycra and rayon. Many students’ hairstyles took on new heights. Males, for exam- e, chose styles ranging from shaved heads and long permed hair, n the other hand, most females opted for long hair with short lay- ed bangs. The looks that students chose expressed their individuality and ded character to the halls of HHS. — Julie Coons