Leo High School - Oracle Yearbook (Leo, IN)

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A New Beginning . . . opening Its Doors To The Surrounding Communities In August of 1978 plans for the LHS were underway. The recon- struction was to cost approxinnately $17,200,000. The new facilities, completed in the fall of 1982, in- cluded athletic roonns, another gym- nasiunn, a new auditeria plus nunner- ous other things such as new books, a new senior parking lot, instru- ments, pianos and computers. The renovation included everyth- ing from new desks to new rooms. It ' s nice to have all new rooms for the teams to practice in. It cre- ates a good atmosphere for the coaches, stated Mr. Hal Piatt, ath- letic director. After taking two years to plan the school and having jack ham- mers creating monotonous noise and dust, once the school was done it was rewarding to be able to walk down the halls and see the students attitudes toward the school. It ' s really nice to have one of the best schools in the state of Indiana, ad- ded Dr. Herbert Stueipe, principal. It ' s really nice having the gym to yourself instead of sharing it with another class, added Julie Manger, Physical Education teacher. Not only did we get new equip- ment, but we also got five new teachers: Mr. William Bollier, who teaches science and alternative classes; Mr. Kevin Drew, director of photo by Jim McKinley instrumental music; Miss Catherine Pochodzay, instructing language arts and journalism; Mrs. Catherine Seidel, who teaches 8th grade mathmatics and Don Steward in in- dustrial arts. Everyone thought of Leo as just another school out in the middle of nowhere. stated Pete Roth. But, after the addition of new facilities, they saw it as a more modern place for learning. Mary Lou Holbrook stated, while sitting in her 9 room complex, This is like heaven compared to the old room. — Patty Roy photo be Rene Castator Helping themselves to refreshments, stu- dents and parents observe the new facilities at Open House -19- open house lifestyles

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The tool center, though used often, still is kept organized. The adult computer class listens attentively to Mr. Ron Crosby ' s instructions. Computer class is offered because of the recent pur- chase of computers. photo by Rene Castator These senior high students enjoy the new gymnasium, one of the schools new athletic facilities, during project period. -18- open house lifestyles

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photo by Jim McKinley Cove Jn Zke Clou ' s ' Den -20- valentines day lifestyles February . . . when most people think of this nnonth, low tempera- tures and school closings come to mind. However, last year was differ- ent. With record-breaking warm temperatures and only fog days, February turned out to be a surpris- ing month. Along with February came Valen- tine ' s Day and the Sadie Hawkins Dance. But this was the 80 ' s and Equal Rights gave the girls en- couragement to keep up the tradi- tion and ask guys to the dance. Mu- sic was provided by Sonic Sight and Sound which helped produce that special mood. Writing poetry and sending notes to that special person were some- times inappropriate so Student Council solved the problem by sell- ing carnations with messages print- ed by the sender. There were three colors to choose from: white for friendship, red for passion, and pink for somewhere in between. The flowers were delivered every period to the person. Valentines day has always been a day of expressing emotions, and last year it was not just a day for love. For some girls and guys, it was just a day of sweet memories. — Diane Grabowski