Lancaster High School - Mirage Yearbook (Lancaster, OH)

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LHS Is... j ENIOR COURT Ten years ago, the first senior strolled onto senior court, and it became what it is today. The Senior Class of 1974-75 approached the administration with an idea which eventually evolved into a senior tradition. They proposed that the court-like atrium inside the academic wing would become a privileged area for seniors. It was agreed to on a trial basis and, since then, has become a permanent refuge from study hall for seniors. Neither clouds nor cold deter the . . a permanent refuge from study hall.. ” cards and clowns except the hapless underclassman who dares to cross into this forbidden territory. At this point, the seniors descend on him like trump on an ace and, barefoot and preyed-upon, the underclassman beats a hasty retreat. While the laughter and playing continue, there is a serious side to the court of which most students are unaware. In previous years, seniors have tragically died during their school years. In memorial to the deaths of their beloved classmates, plaques are located in Senior Court. 26 LHS Is Senior Court

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Even though the loss to Moeller was imminent, Doug Thimmes' 80-yard run for a touchdown brought the Lancaster fans to their feet. And well it might! Despite the 35-7 final score, at this moment. Thimmes had just scored the second touchdown made this season against Moeller to prevent a shut-out and to maintain Gale pride. Apart from Thimmes’ moment of glory, the Gales’ hope for a victory floundered, and they were trounced by the Crusaders for a second time in two years. Coming away from the season’s first loss to Groveport, the Gales were “up for the g„me with Moeller. We’re in Groveport‘s place this week,” commented center, Adam Pillar. They were the underdogs in that game just as we are in this,” he explained. According to Coach John Starner. There was good team spirit at practice. We realized we weren’t intense enough against Groveport,” Starner added, and that we had to be more so against Moeller.” Kevin McCarty, special team member, added that he had expected a physical game. Students were quick with support. The student body rallied around the Gale gridders by chartering buses to take enthusiastic spectators to the game at Galbreath Field, Sept. 14. Other students formed a caravan to go to the game. Still others huddled around the radio for the play-oy-play. The team itself traveled to Cincinnati on Greyhound buses, leaving Fulton Field at 3 p.m. With the sobering prospect of battling the Crusaders in mind, the team lookea quietly determined as they filed from the locker room, and Coach Starner ventured some optimistic comments. Unfortunately, intimidated during the first half, the Lancaster defense didn’t get going until the second half to shut down the Moeller offense. At the same time, the Gale offense came around to score, late in the fourth quarter. At least the Gale mark was made! In fact, said Lancaster fan Scott Valentine, Contrary to Mr. Barr’s remark about Groveport. the Lancaster team did show up for this game!” Top Left: Set for a challenge, the Gales are united as a team. Right: Henry Hood, among other Gale members, waits patiently for the bus. Rotlom Right: Lancaster High students express their devotion to their team. LHS Is Football 25

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Top: Matt Petty displays the winning trick, as partner Tony Albertini and opponents Jeff Young and Jeff Brown look on. Bottom Left: A remembrance to all our fellow classmates who have left us. Bottom Right: Close friends Jody Julian, Angela Roberts, and Holly Lybrook share special moments on court. LHS Is Senior Court 27