Lake Central High School - Quiver Yearbook (St. John, IN)

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The rising spirit of the pep block captured the excitement and tenseness that prevailed throughout a hard fought game. Forming a totem pole, seniors Michelle Tendick, Mary Lyons Sharon Robinson, and Cindy Todd portray the spirit that earned their class the Homecoming spirit stick. A new innovation was added to this years Homecoming parade with th e addition of decorated cars. One of the most popular entrees was Rhonda Laughlin’s “Injun Bug.” Activities 19

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Representing their respective classes were king and queen can- Weinbrenner, Sally Hilbrich and Gary Massey, and Debbie Cald didates Debbie Hesher and Gary Bickham, lane Bibich and Bob well and Dave Smith. Homecoming sparks competition A determined football team and a spirited student body paved the way for Lake Central’s fourth annual football Homecoming. Festivities began on Thursday night with a parade ending in a pep rally at the football field. The sopho¬ mores, enthusiastic and strong in number and voice, led the annual N-Teens yell contest. Many hours of hard work payed off as the Senior’s version of “Injuns Track Em Down” captured first place float honors. The tradi¬ tional bonfire burned and blazed to the ground as the crowd scattered in anticipation of Friday’s meeting with Gary Wirt. Performing before packed bleachers and deafening cheers and drum beats the Indians battled the Troopers to the final gun behind the touchdown efforts of Greg Siedelmann and Bill Mista. Steve Turpin and Rick Wright ran the two point conversions to assure the Indi¬ ans of a 16-16 tie. Saturday night students gathered for an evening of re¬ laxation and entertainment at the Letterman’s dance fea¬ turing the “Escorts.” The highlight of the evening came with the coronation of the king and queen. Reigning over this year’s dance were seniors Dave Smith And Debbie Caldwell. Reigning proudly over Homecoming activities were senior royalty Dave Smith and Debbie Caldwell. 18 Activities

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Many tense and worrisome moments were spent by varsity round- ing. With Peyton at the helm, the Indians captured their first Sec- ball coach lorn Peyton, hut the season ' s final outcome was reward- tional title. Pacers revive lost school spirit If all else fails to arouse 1450 student and faculty members, try a Sectional victory with twelve jubilant boys and a coach accompanying it. This was the key to the sudden wave of spirit that swept over LC as the prospect of regional competition loomed before her. The predicted underdog of the CP Sectionals, the Indi¬ ans upset the highly rated Crown Point Bulldogs to gain possession of their first sectional crown, much to the delight of Lake Central s inhabitants and her three sur¬ rounding commu n i t ies. Screaming sirens and a caravan of 200 cars, stretching over two and a half miles, greeted the Pacers upon their return to St. John. Flashing lights and honking horns led the team bus from St. John to Dyer and Schererville. It was evident to everyone that a Sectional champion had come home. 20 Activities The. enthusiastic participation at the pep session preceeding Sectionals indicated a tremendous increase in team support.