Leo High School - Oracle Yearbook (Leo, IN)

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P AND AT ' EM Wake up! The thought alone often caused even the most good-natured person to shud- der. Yet every morning, students tumbled out of bed to face the trials of another day in school — unless, as many often hoped, school was called or delayed be- cause of bad weather. The first task for many was the selection of just the right outfit. Choosing can be difficult when one ' s eyes are not yet fully fo- cused: purple stripes and orange plaids do not go well together. A major obstacle in the rush to be on time was the eternal scrim- mage for the bathroom. In a home with school-age siblings, it was often a full battle. The show- er, sink, hair dryer, and tooth- paste were the spoils over which fists pounded on doors and screams of Hurry up! penetrat- Story by Julie Hohl Photos by Amy McDaniel Waking up can be the most difficult part of the day. When the alarm goes off, it ' s time to face the rest of the world. ed walls. A stop in the kitchen to soothe one ' s hunger was often on the morning ' s schedule. Whether or not to eat Frosted Flakes or last night ' s left-over pizza was a chal- lenging decision for some. Those who opted not to eat at all often had that decision an- nounced by a grumbling stom- ach long before lunch time. Finally after a spray of Polo or Lauren, the seekers-of- knowledge were ready to depart — but first a final, hopeful check to see if a surprise blizzard or blanket of fog would provide a last minute reprieve. Oh, well, it would not be long before they could be back under the warm covers again. I Picking out the perfect outfit for the day is a tough decision for sopho- more Mary Ulrich. mornings

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. zn Making herself a quick breakfast, Jamie McDaniel puts a pop tart in the toaster. ?s|| Vlo ' t-l o, a: ;: a e. S ? oT i! - l oX - : SsaSM It can ' t be morn- ing already? — But yes, the infamous snooze alarm signals another struggle to get up. ) ( i ' .-

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Carmel com; knee patches; get em ' while they ' re hot! Each year students looked forward to the Qrabill Fair to ease the bur- dens that school brings. As the first weekend in September ap- proached, Qrabill Days came in the knick of time to get everyone back in the swing of things. The fair kicked off on Thursday with the opening of the food booths and craft exhibitions. Events continued through Thursday and Friday evenings. Then, on Saturday morning came the parade with sirens, clowns, and floats. That evening marked the end of the 14th an- nual fair with people rushing about to get last minute looks at the crafts, and a final taste of old- Looking over the display booths, Ms. Schrein, along with her friend Greg tloff and his son Jimmy, enjoys the atmo- sphere of the fair. The ACAC gymnastics champs show their school spirit by participating in the Saturday morning parade. A story by Shelly Slentz A photos by Celeste Schaefer The beginning of yet another school year was brightened by the Grabill Country Fair. fashioned foods that wouldn ' t be available for another year. Many area students attended the fair to be wnth friends, meet new ones, or get reacquainted wdth old ones. Most of the stu- dents lived in the Leo-Woodlan area. However, the fair also at- tracted many Fort Wayne resi- dents who wanted to take a break from the hectic city and join the old-fashioned atmo- sphere of a small country tow n. Grabill Days gave students a chance to put their books aside and spend time relaxing and having some fun. Going back to school has always been a trying time for many, but the Grabill Fair was a great way to start. 10 fair