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

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Something for Everyone The midwest, with its four major amusement parks and its annual county fairs, offers entertainment for all people. Attractions include rides for the young, the old, and all ages in between, along with a vari- ety of games for the compe- titive. The rides range from heart-stopping roller coast- ers to old time carousels. The various parks of the area include Cedar Point and Kings ' Island, both in Ohio; Marriott ' s Great America in lUinois; and Six Flags in Missouri. Along with all the common attractions, each park is famous for one or more specific features, the main ones being roller coasters. Great America, however, is known not only for its roller coaster, the Demon, but also for the world ' s largest carousel, the Colvimbia. For people unable to attend one of these parks, the 4-H County Fairs pro- vide a substitute. Although the grandness is reduced, the fairs still provide the same excitement of rides and challenge of games, along with the same festive atmosphere. DANNY FLINT enjoys the ride down the big slide at the Saint Joseph County 4-H Fair. PROUDLY DISPLAYING her prize of a big white bear is senior Mary Ihns. DARING the gravity-defying ride, the Round Up, are Juhe Thurin, Janis Abraham, and Howard Roth. OPPOSITE PAGE: Great America ' s double carousel is reflected by the pool it faces. Amusement Parks 17

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Spirit Shines Through Echoes of spirit were con- tinuously heard as the stu- dents became more involved in the athletic events. Not onlv were the major sports, baslcetball and football, well attended, but also all of the other athletic events. The formation of a unity in the school was achieved. The three classes bonded together to cheer their teams on to the many victories of the past year. However, the traditional rivals among the classes remained. Construc- tive events were held to encourage individual class spirit, such as the addition of the spirit banner. A contest between the classes was held at each pep assembly, with the class that had the most spirit, along with the most sportsmanship, receiving the banner. Another such event. ABOVE: Cheerleading sponsor, Mrs. Carol Wallace, prepares a banner to display at a football game. TOP RIGHT: Boys ' swimming coach, David Dunlap was recog- nized through the decorating of his door. RIGHT: Mr. and Mrs. Thrasher are loyal fans at many athletic functions. the tradition of spirit week, was also held auring the week of the basketball sec- tionals. As the unity built among the classes and among the entire student body, evi- dence of spirit shone through; the spirit that will be resounded throughout the years to come as it had been in the years past. 18 Riley Mania