James Whitcomb Riley High School - Hoosier Poet Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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I DEBBIE ENGDAHL, above left, CHUCK AND MIKE were well sup- and Chris Bohnsack practice ported by the effort put forth by their presentation for the Ameri- their Guardian Angels, can Cancer Society.

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Seven queens are honored at Homecoming ceremonies It always sounded like fun, but no one currently attending Riley had ever taken part in a Homecoming. The whole idea had been abandoned after racial tension spoiled the crowning of a queen back in 1969. But the Class of ' 79 decided to bring back Homecoming in at least part of Its glory. Not one queen but seven would be elected by the seniors, one from each of Riley ' s feeder school districts. The feeder school principals or their repre- sentatives would present red roses to their respective queens. And so it happened that Riley had a Homecoming again. Each RHS graduate who came home to the game was given a golden daisy with a football charm by staff members of the Hoosier Poet and Riley Review. The football game with Michigan City Elston was preceded by a chill supper in the Jackson cafeteria, sponsored by the band parents; and at halftime the Riley marching band was joined by instrumentalists from the feeder schools. Although the Wildcat team lost on the gridiron, the evening ended on an upbeat note at a dance in Riley ' s Woodard Memo- rial Gym after the game. A band called This End Up provided the music, and a senior committee arranged for refresh- ments and door prizes. The sponsoring Senior Class not only made expenses but earned a profit of some $600. B| 2OTy H k f r- , QUEENS Beverly Gauldin and Katie Spangler stand with tlie representatives of their elemen- tary schools, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Rice. JOURNALISM STUDENT Lori Werntz pins a flower on a Riley alumna.

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After school, most students head for home or the locker room to participate on one of the athletic teams. But a slowly ris- ing number of students head for their own period eight. Period 8 is when the Guard- ian Angels and Devils come out. It is when students prepare for antismoking lectures or work on special events such as the Cubs game. Why do they do it? This question is simple for junior Emily Burns, who explained why she volun- teered to be a Guardian Angel. The swim- mers put so much time and effort into their swimming, they deserve to have something special. Being Guardian Angels and Devils is not the only thing students do during eighth period. Other students involve themselves in special events such as the Christmas card exchange organized by Gayle Reznik. According to Gayle, Christmas is my favorite time of year; so the more I get involved, the better time I have. MAYOR PETER NEMETH awards Ernie Banks the gold key to South Bend at the fund raising basket- ball game. The Cubs, below, relax at the Rathskeller after the game. CUBBIE BEAR enjoys himself at the game. THE CROWD watches in amazement that Mr. Cleo Kilgore can jump so high. DECORATIONS brighten the hallway during Christmas and Hanukkah card exchange. School, to me, Is extracurricular activities and not just classes. — Debbie Engdahl