Kouts High School - Kostang Yearbook (Kouts, IN)

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Footprints in 1987 it is always the difficult task of the yearbook staff to put a whole year of exciting events and changes into one little book. The 1986 87 school year saw many new happenings in the political and entertainment world. The Iran arms deal and the followup Tower Report rocked the Reagan administration. The Senate overturned a veto that enabled the speed limit to be raised to 6) mph. Realistic movies based on true events, such as Platoon and Hoosiers.” swept the Oscar awards. Big-name groups like the Police and U2 came out with new albums. Bruce Springsteen's V record set sold like wildfire. A fourth TV network began to form. But this all happened outside our little world. Inside, events that no one else cared about seemed more important than nuclear arms to us. We will never forget the guys sectional win. and the tremendously high spirit in the week that followed. With the addition of academic teams, grades became more important to several students. And of course, the infamous new rule of locking our lockers, standard procedures in most other schools, became an act of tyranny to us. These are just a few of the footprints that were made in 1987. Let us follow some others through the pages of the book. 4—Opening

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From first through twelfth, not one teacher will forget the class of 1987.” Energetic and free-spirited, they face the obstacles of the graduation path. The out- goingness displayed taught the students a lot about life. Ready to run out and change the world, this is the class that could do it. Not only does the class realize this, but many teachers and parents do, also. Students never felt alone, they always knew they had the rest of the class back- ing them all the way. Unity, this is what sets us apart from any other graduating class. The class of 87 demonstrates the definition of unity. In the class of 87” you will not find the jock group, the academic group, the hood group, and so on because in the CTJ class of 87 there is no segregation among people. Every student treats his her fellow students as equals. Involved in activities in which you are interested, you lose no friends but gain support from the class. Each accepts the other as he she is. Individuality is admired and respected, not looked down upon. Experiencing this unity students have been able to explore opportunities without feeling alone. These explored opportunities may make a difference after graduation. Respectfully, Melissa Gesse President 6—Senior Division