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

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Teachers tried to assist students with the use of candles. Most students, however, depended upon the light emit¬ ted from their lighters. Lost in the dark, students managed to hustle through crowded hallways Most students had a difficult time opening lockers and finding their way to class. Black Out 29

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“What’s going on?” was a general thought for most everyone when the lights went out on Jan. 13. Due to a burned circuit at a St. John sub-station, students and teachers alike were left in total confusion as they bravely fought their way down the dark hallways. Mark Spejewski, 11, said, “Everyone went crazy. I found my way out into V-hall trying to LIGHTS EVERYONE! go to my locker in upper E-hall. Then my teacher saw me and made me sit in our dark classroom.” Teachers immediately scrambled around looking for candles or kerosene lamps, as students whipped out their lighters. Those teachers whose classrooms had no windows sent their students down to either the gym or the C-hall foyer. Everyone was piled in “Where’s my class?” was a famous quote as students, although in the dark, still managed to find friends and lockers. groups trying to maintain some light as they repeatedly worked their locker combina¬ tions, in hopes of getting it open before the next day. Some teachers walked up and down the hallways helping people with their lockers or just plain finding their way in the dark. Pat Velligan, 11, said, “I just kept on doing what I always do, when the lights went out. I just walked the halls, hoping I didn’t walk into anybody.” Since most of the school was in uncontrollable confusion and with the lights, the heat was also off; it was not too soon before students were allowed to leave early. Most of St. John was also in confusion. Local businesses had no electricity, and the street lights were out, too. The black out marked a memorable day, that when recall¬ ing the school year, it would probably not be far from most people’s minds. by Lisa Pasko The students whose classrooms had no windows were sent either to the gym or the C-hall foyer. Students wait patiently to leave as the early release was announced. 28 Black Out With the use of candles or lighters, students battled their — way to class Alan Roper, 10, and Angie Miller. 10, use a lighter to see D.

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Below freezing temperatures kept many people indoors. Rich James. 12. speeds along through the early snows of Wrapped up in warm clothes, students and teachers still January. Snowmobiling was enjoyed by many students. endured the weather A. Puahckor Amy Pushckor. 12, and Rich James. 12, share time together while ignoring the brisk winds and falling snow Building snowmen was an activity shared by a few. Billy Bednar, 12, and Matt Sikora proudly display their work. 30 fold