Houghton Lake High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Houghton Lake, MI)

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 ■ ■■ |j i ■ »1 9» V(' Si -V »XW v 1' C-IS Senior (flxuninatz Spj ut 'UJeeJz t’s the same old thing. Another spirit week. Another five days of silly outfits made up by the cheerleaders to embarrass us. Students hesitated to put themselves in the spotlight in “Checkers and Stripes” or bandages as the week began. But by Wednesday’s “Jersey Day” spirit began to pick up in preparation for the powderpuff game that night. Momentum held for Thursday’s “Bahamas Day,” a tradition for the past four years. Students sported bermuda shorts, sunglasses and beach towels. “I love to be able to wear shorts and dress like I’m going to the beach, because it makes it seem like summer,” junior Karla Dinsmoore said. The annual “Green and White Day” ended the week. “I thought there was a lot more spirit this year. Everyone participated in the dress up days and games more,” sophomore Jon Cohee said. By Friday the same old thing had been forgotten, replaced by “Let’s get rowdy!” Cheerleaders maintained enthusiasm by conducting games during lunch hours with points going toward the Spirit Award. “I thought the games were great! I was scared to get into some of them because they were embarrassing. though,” senior Jeneen Piche said. Friday’s pep assembly ended Spirit Award competition with dress up day winners competing in games to win their class more spirit points. Those games included a big wheel race and learning chants. At half time of the homecoming game, the seniors captured the Spirit Award for the first time in four years. And even though spirit week seemed like the same old thing, it managed to generate the enthusiasm needed for another homecoming victory. Kim Dinsmoore WINNING THE LUNCH-TIME pie-eating contest, junior Tony Muma posted a time of one minute, 22 seconds. Classmate Tom Blanchard checks Tony’s progress during the Friday competition for spirit points. Photo by Karen Cronin. AS WINNER OF the “Checkers and Stripes Day dress up contest, junior Evie Breedlove participates in a big wheel race to gain extra points for her class. Evie’s points weren’t enough, however, to keep the seniors from first place. Photo by Jeff Raymond. r r STUDENT LIFE Iff That's ALL We Need

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ikr.s v s - - | tuderiji cut hack to. '50'l {jCiAli a»t Ueruh. ell, what do you 1 know! Grandma was right! Those fashions that at one time no one would be caught dead in have made a comeback. Fashion today is like looking at an image out of the ‘50’s. The latest trends include granny boots, bobby socks, rolled-up jeans, over- sized sweaters and long hair pulled back in a ponytail. THE BAGGY LOOK was in. As junior Sarah Woodwyk adds the final touches to the homecoming decorations she shows off the latest fashions. Sarah said she wears what she likes and isn't influenced by others. Photo by Jeff Raymond. “Fashions today are real easy to put together. All you have to do is put on a pair of jeans, throw on your dad's sweatshirt and put your hair up and you’re ready to go,” senior Tammy Winchel said. Current fashions have regressed as far back as the ‘Roaring ‘20’s.’ Long strands of pearls, straight skirts and flats conveyed the year’s look for some. “I love to wear flats and my mother’s pearls just because there is no reason. I’m not influenced by peer pressure,” junior Sarah Woodwyk said. Influence did play a part in fashions for some, though. That influence came from anyone ranging from peers to celebrities in the spotlight. “I love to look at the fashions in rock magazines,” freshman Stacy Beil said, “although normal people can’t afford them.” Teenagers may not remember when mousse was a chocolate dessert and punk was someone your dad tried to steer you away from. However, they do remember the fads of the time. So what’s in store for the future? Only Grandma knows. Maria Ignat FADS AND FASHIONS All in a day's work—and play

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HOW SWEET IT IS! As senior Jim O’Toole bites into what he thinks is a caramel apple, he realizes it's an onion and that he's the victim of a practical joke. During Friday’s pep assembly winners of the apple-eating contest lunch game participated in a second contest, only this time the guys were given caramel-coated onions. Photo by Jeff Raymond. STUFFING EACH OTHER, senior Jeneen Piche and Kim McEvers race to see who can eat a banana the fastest. The banana- eating contest took place on Thursday with freshman Joel Noerr and junior Mark Boals as winners. Photo by Evie Breedlove. | leil cdl i I think our school needs more spirit. During Spirit Week hardly anyone dressed up or showed spirit in any way. Changes need to be made somewhere. ) Junior Shaun Goss 4 I think our spirit has grown since I’ve been here. Last year didn ’V seem to have as much as this year which still doesn’t say much. I don’t know why people don’t participate. If they tried, they’d have a lot of fun.) Sophomore Tina Sawyer SPIRIT WEEK —Hr All in a day's work—and play