Leo High School - Oracle Yearbook (Leo, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1988 volume:

amey - ' v, , Uim- fmm Mark Childs Jostens. Inc. 3533 Scarborough Drive New Haven. IN 46774 ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRAR r ORACLE 1988 hen the trees are in their faii goids, reds, and yeiiows, another schooi year ell underway. The leaves brown and drop off day by day until the trees e bare and the snow covers the branches. School life doesn ' t stop al- Dugh it does slow down on non-school days. Class by class, event by ent, it even continues into summer vacation. photos by Amy McDaniel DRACLE 1 3QS ol. 23 M bf M Leo Junior Senior High School 14600 Amstutz Rood Leo, IN 46765 s Did you notice the new additions to the school otter you ar- rived back in the fall? How many were there and how did they affect you? One very obvious, but temporary ad- Al dition was the mas- terful job of TPing that greeted every- one on the first day bock. The creative and extensive job of decorating trees and tennis court — ap- parently done in the ' : early hours on the morning of August 25 — was reported to have taken 70 rolls of toilet paper. The cross country teams worked with new coaches. Mr. Ted Bussen, who is 4 not a teacher, be- came the coach of the senior high boys ' team. After library hours, Mrs. Pepple kept the junior high boys ' and girls ' teams running, (continued on page 5) •■ ' -• ■■•=,• ' J o ' homecoming •-, J ,.::. -yr- ' Vi at Dain . ' e ■- ' . ' -e ' o ' ' e traditional ondre it vvas one of tf e warm- st ports of the week pTtoroi t Y Som Gofcton Opening Surrounded by balloons, flowers, and friends, senior Jennifer Kretler receives a surprise visit from the furry birthday duck sent by her mother, school aide Pauline Kretler, photo by Amy McDaniel INSIDE- What was really happening in your worid about the time you had to go back to school? Well, the weather was just perfect for long swims and all- day parties. At last you were finally ad- justed to home- work-free days. Isn ' t it funny how school always comes around at a bad time? The thought of re- turning to school had some good sides to it too. It was about time to see your friends anyway, right? So why not see them at school? The seniors could at least say, Well, it ' s my LAST year; I can do it. For the under- classmen, it was just another year. Judging which class yells the loudest, Larry, his brother Daryl, and other brother Daryl, (Mr. Artherhults, Mrs, Lebzelter, and Mr. Beorman) decide which lucky class representative will get a pie in the face. photo by Sam Gordon During their annual cross country camp at Pokogon, Shana Burns, Heidi Strasser, and Erin Barker take a break to bondage and rest their aching feet photo by Amy tytcDaniel Opening - ' Home work is sometimes more difficult tinan homework as eightli grader Mike Truden finds out while trying to get his broth- er Bret to eat, photo by Stephanie Combs MY OPINION Come back to school? Are you crazy? Do I look like I want to go to school? by Senior Joe Stueipe photo by Chad Forth Vicki Grayless looks as though she is literally swinging into her junior year. photo by Ann Coolman Opening As some students discover the new wove of preparing their own lunch at the salad bar, caf- eteria worker Linda Fuller mak6s sure the students have enough selection of mouth-watering toppings for their salads. photo by Jamee Garton A new, but experienced foot- ball coach, Mr. Lightfoot, took over the team. Mrs. Piazza taught home ec in the mornings. The sophmores had a new English teacher, Mrs. Bradway first se- mester (and then Ms. Downham, second semester). At lunch, you probably noticed the salad bar, I mean who wouldn ' t? It was overflowing with scrumptuous toppings like grated cheese, green peppers, chopped eggs, bacon bits, shredded carrots, and much, much more. Mrs. Miller, in her first year as cafeteria manager, real- continued from page 2 ly added spice to the lunch pro- gram. What ever happened to all the typewriters that were in room 106? In their place were new Ap- ple computers. Then came the surprising news of a real school newspaper — at least it had the look of one. The nomeplote was redone in a modern style and it was printed on real newsprint, And what about that cute little mascot that appreared on the front page of the paper? Quite some changes, huh? ' e y On one of the special dress days during liomecoming week, Mr. Carey exiiibits his craziness and displays his spirit — half of him came in formal attire while his other half came clad ready for something sporty. photo by Amy McDaniel Marking the end of summer vacation, those big yellow buses, like a parade of giant furless cater- pillers, rolled into the north parking lot, around to the bock of this instution of learning, and dis- gorged students — ready or not — for their first day of the school year on August 25. photo by Kerry Lederman Opening €v { h keeping busy all of the time Getting a drink, Brandon Drew takes a break from helping his father Kevin Drew conduct the band at the Yuletide Festival. photo by Watters Studio Soaking up some sun, senior Shana Burns and sophomore Heidi Strosser enjoy a summer day on the beach at Pokagon. photo i y Amy McDaniel Lifestyles pholo by Kerry Lederman Using his foot to keep his lab set- up stationary, senior physicist fA Chad Stuckey records the data of his experiment. Events fill rhe year Throughout o yeor, days ore filled with on Infinire number ond voriery of octlvlries. Some of rhem keep us busy ond some ore used Just for reloxorlon A bolonce be- tween the two is whot mokes o perfect lifestyle. A person ' s lifestyle is uniquely self-designed. Just os no two poeple ore olike, no two lifestyles ore the some. Yet they oil hove mony things in common. For exomple, most students enjoy going to o boll gome, to o donee, or out to eot Whot we do ond the extent of our involvement determines our lifestyle. INSIDE 14 26 44 The queen is crowned at half time of the first homecoming victory in four years. Christmas is highlighted by decorated halls, the spirit of giving, and the annual Yuletide Festival. Seniors put on their caps and gowns, and they say farewell to their high school years. L -. Lifestyles When the seniors were asked their favorite places to go on a date, the number one response was a mov- ie. Eating out — especially at Pizza Hut — was second. Quite often, however, a lack of money meant they had to choose something else: usually the girl ' s home and a video on the VCR. In warm weather, the beach was a popular place for a date. Seniors Lance Chrisman and Lesley Mer- edith, who hove been dating steady since their sophomore year, enjoy a time out in their English class as classmate Amy Linker notices. photo by Rebecca Sawyer While other couples are dancing in the auditeria at Morp, sophomores Jenny Saum and her dote Pot Baker relax and spend a quiet moment enjoying each other ' s company in the Commons. photo by Amy McDaniel Quite obviously happy and having a good time, junior Terri Baldwin dances with her boyfriend Jack at the WMEE dance (with D.J. ' s Choriy Butcher and Tony Richards) which was sponsored by the gymnastics team in February. photo by Mary Ulrich 8 Dating A change in daring A girl asking a guy out on a dote is acceptable in the 80 ' s Just as styles have changed a lot over the years so has dating. Once it was not only unaccept- able but unheard of for a girl to ask the guy out. Now it isn ' t a big deal If the gal makes the first move. When the senior girls were polled, most of them admitted they had not asked a guy out nor would they. Others agreed with Rachel Gehring who sold, Heck, if they aren ' t going to ask you, go for it! Lance Chrlsman and Lesley Meredith have been going to- gether since their sophomore year, and It was Lesley who did the asking for their first date. I wanted to go out with him and he was going with someone else so I asked him out, she sold and they have stayed together for three years. Sometimes guys are too shy or afraid that you might say ' no, ' said Leslie Ort. They often have to build up extra courage before asking the girl of their dreams for a date. But now In the 80 ' s when females are taking more control of their lives and do the asking, it makes the guy feel im- portant and takes some of the pressure off, admitted Jeff Jones and others. If a girl has enough guts to ask me out, I ' d respect her for that and go out with her, stated Charlie Pan- chev. Though most of the senior guys think it is great to be the one asked, almost all of the girls agreed that they would prefer to remain in their traditional role of waiting to be asked. — Jenny Swoveland Senior Shane Blotkamp and his girlfriend Sarah Minnich appear to be enjoying the wrestling match they are watching at Leo on one of their evenings together. photo by Kris Straughn Dating A day or the fair The Grabill Fair celebrated 15 years as a popular fall event The Grabill Fair celebrated its 15th birthday this year — com- plete with a birthday cake which filled the interior of a 20x30-foot striped tent. More than 5,000 slices of the cake were given free to those who signed the guest book. Though the cake was a special attraction and the many craft items were as popular as always, it was the savory variety of food that really drew crowds of peo- ple — especially teenagers. (What teen doesn ' t like to eat?!) One could always tell where the very best food was; the lines were long at those booths. But the wait was always deliciously worth it — unless, oif course, the supply was shorter than the line of people. And that did happen. The apple dumplings, one of the crowd ' s favorites, were, as in past years, consumed long be- fore anyone hod really had enough. Well, it is something like that which keeps people coming back every year. Of course, no fair would be complete without a parade. (And who doesn ' t love a pa- rade?!) On Saturday morning, lawns and sidewalks along Main Street were crowded with the parade lovers there to see the floats, marching bands, clowns, horses, and everything else that makes a parade. This year three new events came to the fair: an old-fash- ioned bathing suit contest, a judged exhibition of crafts, and the trolley. A newcomer to the area, the Le o branch of Fort Wayne National Bonk, sponsored a PTC shuttle service trolley car which ran between the high school in Leo to the fair at Grabill. Not only was it a convenience to some, but it was fun too, No thrilling carnival rides or freaky side-shows were neces- sary (and there were none) to in- sure this year ' s annual 3-day Gra- bill Fair was another success. Friends, food, and fun were enough to moke it a still favorite event during the early months of school. — Katie Culbertson During some time away from school, head custodian Denny McCreary eats his lunch at the Grabill fair — a good place to find a great variety of delicious food. The fair is a fine place to meet friends. Freshmen Mark Hamman, Erik Stelle, Eric Bauer, and Dan Alleger appear to be de- ciding where to go and what to do next, photos by Heather Huntington A 0 Grabill Fair Looking down Main Street in Grabill, senior Terri Bryan and tier neice Jera are just two of the many waiting for the parade to start, photo by Kim Sanderson Sporting their football jerseys, Kurt Freder- icl , Bryce Smith, and Elliott Putt ride the trolley down Main Street in Grabill at fair time. Elephant ears were still number one in sales, but the famous apple dumplings were probably the most de- sired food at the fair. Cara- mel corn, caramel apples, and lots of home-cooking like Grandma ' s also kept many taste buds very hap- py. Grabill Fair Dr. Stueipe had lots of help celebrating the end of his first half century. When he entered his office on the morning of December 15 — his 50th birthday — he came face to face with a wide and wild assortment of lovely gifts. Clinging to the ceiling were 50 balloons — black, naturally. When he picked up his coffee cup, 500 BB ' s rolled out and scattered. (A note directed him to pick them up, count them, and divide by ten . . . ) A home- made anthology containing many colorful phrases — from pink elephants to black-hearted in groups of 50 — was there for some light and dark reading. And that is only the beginning of the list! One of the most out- standing or out-stinking of all was a collection of those things a horse leaves on the road. Each had been care- fully placed on a little white doily. There were 50, of course. While wading through all his surprises, he also spent much of the day receiving birthday g reetings over the phone. One call came from a friend in Georgia who, on his way to work that morn- ing, had heard the public announcement of Dr. Stuelpe ' s 50th on the far- reaching waves of WOWO. 1 wasn ' t really surprised by anything, commented Dr. Stueipe, just the extent of it all! A bunch of colorful balloons was just one of the things that brightened senior Mike Crick ' s birthday, photo by Amy McDamei 12 Birthdays A day everyone has stopped in his tracks, principal Dr. Stueipe stares at ttie piles of gifts littering his office on his 50th birthday. photos by Mary Ulrich Everyone has a birthday once a year, and it is usually not hard to tell when one falls on a school day. Sometimes a locker is deco- rated and wears a sign announc- ing the event. Floating through the hall might be a bouquet of balloons — or at least one saying Happy Birthday — attached to a birthday person. One of the best and most no- ticeable signs of a birthday are flowers, mainly roses and carna- tions. Hardly anything is a more pleasant surprise or thrill for a girl than receiving a bouquet or even a single flower while she is in class. It can be a real ego-booster to get this special notice in front of classmates. Of course, no birthday is really complete without a coke. They are often smuggled into school and usually hidden with a coop- erative teacher until lunch time. Then they are taken to the audi- terio for a lunch-table party. Oc- casionally a surprise visit from someone like a birthday messen- ger livens things up. Whether they are celebrated quietly and go relatively unno- ticed at school or they are wild, all-day affairs involving many (as Dr. Stuelpe ' s 50th!), birthdays are almost always special; and ev- eryone has one of those days. — Kris Straughn On her 17th birthday, Jamie Kimbel (cen- ter) receives a human-size Gumby from Trista Holwager, Amy Amstutz appears to enjoy it too. photo by Amy McDamel While trying to keep her mind on her stud- ies, sophomore Jenny Baker has a sweet 16th birthday full of flowers and balloons. photo by Amy tvtcDaniel Birthdays 13 Freshman Melissa Crum smiles as she rides in the homecoming parade with her escort Jason Brimner. photos by Watters Studio Voted homecoming queen by her classmates. Dawn Oliver poses with homecoming l ing, Joe Dye, who collected the most footballs. M Homecoming The sophomore float sums up the gome — Leo (7) roasted the Woodlan Warriors (zero). A week or rhe beach ' A cheer from the crowd fol- TK i-v+e - f lowed by a gush of cold wind I ne eVeriTS or kicked oft the Uon ' s 7-0 home- hnmf rnminn h e re coming victory. During holftlme, I lUI I lt? UI I III ly Wt lfc? g homecoming court and po- a splashing success ode of floats circled the field. The seniors ' gigantic whale- shaped float displayed the homecoming theme, Back to the Beach, which helped the seniors win the float and overall spirit competitions. Despite the chilling wind, the Lion beach siz- zled with all of the events of homecoming week. And a sur- prised and excited Dawn Oliver was crowned queen. The week heated up with dis- plays of spirit — and croziness — on the special dress days ranging from the classic pajamo day to a more contemporary university sweats day ; and colorful class challenging banners decorated the halls, (continued on p. 16) The smiles of the members of the home- coming court belie the damp, chilly weather of the night and reflect the heat of the excitement. Homecoming 15 Deoch conr. Ah, and who could forget Pow- der Puff? It was more than just a fun-filled football gome. The dis- mal weather was fitting for the rough action that heated tem- peratures. As was expected, the vociferous seniors beat the reti- cent juniors (20-16), but the good, clean fun of a shaving cream fight in the parking lot af- terwards put out any flames of tempers, From that point on, the spirit moved in one direction — up- This IS Lion Country and we ' re number onei shout some Lions at homecoming ward. Though freezing weather moved the homecoming pep session into the gym, the surf was still up for the homecoming king Joe Dye. Dressed in toils and all, he cruised in on his surfboard-on- wheels. Then the band shifted from the quick upbeat tempo of the king ' s entrance, to the sensu- ous, swingin ' rythym of The Strip- per, and Dr. Stueipe took off in a demonstration of what a Leo Lion wears to the beach: nothing — Getting the sun ready for their sail on to a victory float are juniors Connie Harter and Tisha Beyeler. photo by Stephanie Combs A truck loaded with senior puffers is ready to run rings around their junior foes gath- ered in the parking lot prior to their gome. well, nothing except a wild pair of shorts. It wouldn ' t be wrong to soy that this year ' s homecoming was a tidol-wove success. Not only did it bring the first football win over Woodlon in eight years but the first homecoming victory in four. And the wave beached smoothly on the homecoming dance that ended the week. — Staci Kaylor 16 Homecoming The senior puffers work up a cheer to let everyone in the auditerio l now they plan to beat the junior girls. (And they did both.) photo by Jamee Garfon Getting the yearbook is one of the final homecoming events. Everyone then im- mediately pauses to look at it, as seniors Eric Bjertnaes and Jerry Lothamer are do- ing. photo by Kim Sahderson The 1987 homecoming court consisted of freshman Melissa Crum escorted by Jason Brimner, senior Renea Miller escorted by Charlie Panchev, queen Dawn Oli- ver escorted by Randy Hockemeyer, king Joe Dye, senior Angela Hartman es- corted by Brian Grieser, and junior Erica Nixon escorted by Jason Richards, (Photo on page 15.) Homecoming -jy Making her mark on the day, cray- on Jenni Richards breakfasts with her costumed senior classmates at Burger King before school, photo by Wes Huber Trash bag lady, senior Amy Hander- son, appears happily in the spirit of the day. She didn ' t even mind when others kept adding to her costume all day! photo by Cindy Kissner Though a real class clown this day, senior Kim Sanderson doesn ' t attract much extra attention when costumes are the in style, photo by Amy McDaniel Digging into a popular Halloween custom, junior Stephanie Combs starts the gooey task of turn- ing pumpkins into trademarks of the holiday; jack-o-lanterns. photo by Alan Combs 18 Hallovyeen It ' s not the Easter bunny but senior Cindy Kissner as o Halloween rabbit. photo by Amy Linker or jusr Qnorher crozy day To enjoy Halloween, one does not hove to be a kid. This is o time when even adults — young or old — enjoy expressing hidden fan- tasies or suppressed desires. For some, it is a time when they con hide their outside appearances and show their real selves — or be even a little bit crazy! Who could ever forget Jamie Grunden and Jeremy Hood, the cute little midgets, or Jason Sauder and Neiel Kuhn, the resident Ram- bo ' s ?! The festivities started off early Friday morning for the seniors as they paraded their costumes at the senior Halloween Breakfast Club. When they arrived at school, they found out that they were not the only ones crazy enough to dress up. Many other students and some teachers in costumes helped to break the monotony of just another school day. It ' s good to see such a wide variety of people getting togeth- er and enjoying themselves, commented senior Jeff Jones about the changes in many peo- ple ' s attitudes since last Hallow- een. It ' s times like these that help to unify the student body. — Jenny Swoveland Having a pilot ' s license, senior John Sauder is perfect for his Halloween uniform. photo by Amy McDonlel Under this cute midget is not-so-short sophomore Jamie Grunden, who kept his real self hidden all day in Halloween spirit, photo by Heather Huntington A Q In a race against time, Mrs. Linson of the faculty team dresses to go to the next step in a special pep session relay, photo by Ray Pearson Making a human trampoline, the guy cheerleaders have their own style of spirit-raising activities, photo by Jim Earl Sessions full of spihr Teachers: please notice the bell schedule for today as we have an assembly at the end of seventh period. This notice in the Daily Bulletin or over the P. A. meant that stu- dents had something to look for- ward to at the end of the school day: a pep session! And with the successes of the teams this year, many last minute pep sessions were held to cheer a team to another win or applaude the vic- tory as Dr. Stueipe accepted an- other trophy for the display cases, The same old routine of desig- nated seating, class competi- tions, presentation of teams, and cheers — and, of course, the school song — were still a part of every pep assembly. School spirit improved noticeably, however, OS people participated and en- joyed the pep sessions more than last year, An increase in faculty involvement added to the fun. Teachers and even Dr. Stueipe let their hair down and got cra- zy in skits and antics — from raps to strips, So school spirit increased, and the teams had better win-loss records. Was it a coincidence? — Kris Straughn 20 Pep sessions Lining up as Leo ' s version of the California raisins, Mr. Dubach, Mr. Kennel!, Mr. Carey, and Mr. Hey are ready to follow Mr. Arthi- erhults in a rousing rap. photo by Kris snaughn At a pep session for ttie ACAC champion- ship girls ' basketball team, seniors Jeff Jones and Monte Lengocher raise senior Shelly Nichols in a cheer, photo by Amy Hander- jm %. ' . i m yy. ft in ■ 1 mmmm JWff f [ «- r ' if ii i iHl Si 13 ■Tr? jiWv pi 8 lyllj L 1 « tl jg __ LjHi.. ' i 1 Hi r ' ' Jfc PS LI 5 mi . 1 ' tt m r  ■ , p iw O nsr. M 1 Mmp s. f b mk ' « ' 1 S ?! % l ly • mk mm m m im nku ■ ¥11 lai This strange way of carrying a basketball seems funny to freshman Shawn Parisot. Though she succeeded in returning the ball, her team lost, photo by tviatt Fuik A balancing act like this pyramid of cheer- leaders at a pep session is something that takes strength, balance, and lots of prac- tice, photo by lylott Fulk Pep sessions 21 Jobs may not be favorite pastimes, but sophomore Tony Woods and otiner; spend time at worl to heip finance thing; they enjoy, photo by Km Straughn I pi Some students make money at something they enjoy: making music. Seniors Dave Vincent and Jason Sauder (plus one of their friends) are Panama Ex- press. They play records and tapes and provide lighting for a variety of events like this year ' s homecoming dance and Morp. No Program, a group v ho (like Unorthodox) sells live music, consists of seniors Bri- an Grieser (tenor sax), Greg Bauer (alto sax), and Randy Cole (drums), junior Chad Springer (bass), and fresh- men Dan Alleger (key- board) and Eric Bauer (trum- pet). The members of Unorthodox stop to pose during one of their practice sessions: (front) sophomore Scott S.S. Stucl ey, junior Jason Shark Richards, grad Big Bad Scott Harris, (back) freshman Shane Scag Byler. and junior Scott Snake Byler. photo by Km straughn 22 Pastimes Indulging in eating — a favorite teen pas- time — sophomore Heidi Strasser laughs at senior Shana Burns ' gourmet Frosty- on-.cheeseburger. pnoto by Amy McOomei Ways ro fill rime Hobbies are ways to enjoy free time, ways to get together with old friends and meet new ones or to relax quietly alone. Many peo- ple have hobbies just for fun or entertainment, but some student hobbies are destined to be ca- reers. Leo students have a large vari- ety of hobbies and quite a num- ber of collections. IVlost common are baseball card collections. Then there are the popular stuffed animal collections, along with coin, stamp, and photo col- lections. More active pastimes range from skateboarding to karate. ( I take karate because it ' s fun and I enjoy it, said seventh grader Shawn Brown.) Certain people like things more exciting and have hobbies like flying an air- plane (as senior John Sauder does). Music is the most popular hob- by and pastime of all. Many peo- ple enjoy singing or playing an in- strument, ( Playing flute is something I enjoy doing now and 1 can continue to do later in life, said freshman Denise Beyeler, who also takes piano lessons.) Al- most everyone enjoys just listen- ing to music, While doing home- work, driving, or almost anything, nearly everyone listens to favor- ite music. Whatever a hobby or favorite pastime is, it usually becomes a part of one ' s life — part of a life- style — that fills from just a few relaxing moments to hours of en- joyment. — Staci Kaylor Selecting a record, senior Dave Vincent of the group Panama Express gets set to provide music for Morp. photo by Amy McDamel Working on and fixing up his ' 56 Chevy is how sophomore Tom Eubank enjoys spending a lot of his free time, photo by undo Eubank Pastimes 23 It is like this nearly every morning for Mrs. Short who keeps the attendance records and makes out the green slips for the lines of students who have been absent or who come in late, photo by Amy McDamel Students in the eighth, ninth, and eleventh grades spent the mornings of March 1, 2, and 3 taking the ISTEP (Indiana Statewide Tests for Educational Progress) tests. First they answered ques- tions to show how know- ledged and skilled they were in math and English and on using resource ma- terials. Memory work was next, and then they each had to write an essay. The students evidently took the tests seriously since very few were absent those days. Many were drained from the effort, however, and I ' m glad that ' s over! echoed throughout the school as soon as the tests were completed. Teachers felt the some way — normal classroom schedules hod been affected at all levels. Trying to figure out where to put what, co-editors Mike Broda and Heidi Heath use a light table to lay out the next issue of the Lion ' s Tale, photo by Amy McDoniel All who were to take ISTEP tests got some practice as some teachers gave tests in the some style — like the one junior Craig Dahlkamp is taking, photo by Kris Straughn 24 Paperwork Time-consuming worl Remember all those papers that kept falling out of your locker — the assignments you lost or the ones you decided to keep just in case ... ? Although they may have been plentiful, there was much more paper work throughout the school than just those stuffed in your locker or tossed into wastebaskets. Some teachers were always in the lounge trying to keep up on grading papers or tests. Yet it seemed like they were also al- ways running copies of more tests and worksheets. Other teachers had service workers handling pa- perwork so they had even more time to make up even more pa- perwork for their students and service workers. (Is that why the copy machines often broke down — from over-use?) The paperwork in the school varied from homework to the cheerleaders ' posters in the halls and from hall passes to pages for programs that had to be stapled together. History term papers, En- glish research papers (not to mention all those book reports, essays, and other reports) and piles of homework kept students busy. Attendance slips, purchase orders, progress reports, forms and more forms (all that red tape), and reams of other papers to complete, fill out, or check kept everyone else occupied and short of time. In any school year there is enough paperwork to last any- one a lifetime; however, it will al- ways be a part of school — even in the computer age. — Matt Fulk Working in the guidance office, senior Terr! Bryan and soplnomore Tomi Kitchen help by putting together ali the pages in the curriculum guide, photo by Rebecca Sawver Paperwork 25 Toasting and exchanging sea- son ' s greetings around the was- sail bowl opened the annual Yule- tide Festival. A holiday dinner of turkey, dressing, and all the trim- nnings — down to a mint dessert — was then served on candle and pine-decorated tdbles. The Jazz Show Choir sang as they decorated a Christmas tree, and various soloists and ensembles also caroled for the diners. The junior high bands and choir and the Concert Band and Choir then entertained the audience with a program of Christmas mu- sic. Finally the high school groups combined in the ' Hallelujah Chorus to top off an evening that was one of the high points in the year for everyone in the mu- sic department. These seniors give their hall a holiday look. As more trim and lights were added, the hall glit- tered with Christmas spirit, photo by Amy McDamei 26 Christmas At the Yuletide Festival are Nancy Drew (wife of bond director Kevin Drew) and sons Justin and Brandon, Sharing the table are Dave Schlm- mel, (center) who emceed the program, and his wife Lisa, Birute Flicl (wife of choir director Jaci FliCl ), and a guest, photo by Watters This version of a Christmas tree, created from art room stools did not last long — the next class needed the seatsi photo by Amy IvtcDaniel day rhor mokes o season Right after Thanksgiving, Christ- mas spirit sprang up with the dec- orated trees. The tree in the of- fice was adorned with school- spirited white and purple ornaments and topped by a lion. The tree in the library had stu- dent-made ornaments: snow- flakes, personal greeting cards, and cut-out Santas. The one in the guidance office window sparkled with lights and orna- ments. Everyone seemed to have the Christmas spirit. As students walked through the senior hall, they were surround- ed by holiday decorations. The seniors had strung garlands and lights from the ceiling in their hall and then decorated the walls from hall through the band room with Rudolph and the rest of San- ta ' s team. A big green Christmas tree complete with lights was the final touch. The true giving part of the sea- son was evident in the 100 contri- butions to Toys for Tots. The Lion ' s Tale staff and the Student Coun- cil helped the cause by offering incentives: candy canes (donat- ed to the newspaper staff by Rogers Markets) to persons put- ting new toys in the barrel and Snickers bars (from the Student Council) to the class giving the most toys — eighth graders. And more than just the art students brought in food, housewares, clothes, and toys for the family adopted for Christmas by the art classes. More holiday feelings came to those who gathered around the wassail bowl at the Yuletide Festi- val and stayed through the lost note of the Hallelujah Chorus. And the special spirit of one day of the year — Christmas — ex- panded into a whole season full of extra activity and joy. — Jenny Swovelond Trimming a Cliristmas tree in a Vic- torian style, seniors Jennifer Kretler and Brian Hoar prepare it for display with the trees from other schools at the Embassy Theatre ' s annual Festi- val of Trees. photo by Amy McDaniel Junior Mil e Hechler and sopho- more Eric Loser decorate the tree as junior Cindi VanDolah and other members of the Jazz Show Choir carol the diners at the Yuletide Festival. photo by Watters Studio 27 A frolic in the snow — whether it is a day school is cancelled or not — is a good way to let loose frustrations of being shut in the school all day, five days a week, week after week I photo by Amy McDaniel Days of relief The second weekend in Febru- ary may have been one of the most appreciated times of the entire school year. It was a four- day weekend, courtesy of Mr. Weatherman. Those two extra days off meant a much-desired and well- needed break. After all, it was the time of year for the Winter Blahs. (These occur when school weeks mount with no relief and plans for weekends of skiing or snowmobiling are destroyed by the forecast Dreary and wet with a high of 47 degrees. ) The snow that started falling on the evening of Wednesday, Feb- ruary 10, piled up to eight or more inches of that lovely white stuff and brought a snow emergency Thursday and a two-day cancel- lation of school. Many students (and even some teachers) spent Thursday and Fri- day mornings sleeping late. Some took advantage of the snow and went skiing or snowmobiling. Many called friends and made plans for getting together as soon as roads were clear. A few even cleaned their rooms or caught up on homework. All in all, the two days off proved to be productive for everyone — even if the only thing produced for some was sleepi — Heather Livingston — Stoci Kaylor This Is the way many students enjoyed the two mornings school was called off in East Alien because of snow-filled roods — catching up on sleep! photo by Karen Witte 28 Snow days Cabin fever hits some people especial- ly on a day when a snow emergency is declared and friends have trouble getting together for some fun, photo by Brandy Howey Tools like these get a work-out (and so do the users) on snowy days, photo by Karen witte As they leave school, junior Michelle Rhoades unloads handfuls of snow on classmate Jamie Grunden — probably because he got her first one snowy after- noon! photo by Amy McDaniel Snov days 29 day of heart- filled feelings The scent of long-stemmed roses and fresh cut flowers lin- gered through the halls in an un- usual fashion, for it was Valen- tine ' s week. Although snow and icy weather postponed these showings of love until after February 14, the expressions were still full of love, friendship, and warmth. The traditions of sending carnations and renting ad space in the Lion ' s Tale were not affected greatly, although the receipt of those sentiments was put off until the Monday fol- lowing Valentine ' s Day. Valentine ' s Day always causes a stirring of emotions and this year was no exception. Everyone just seems to be in a better mood during it (Valentine ' s Day), com- mented freshman Anne Over- myer. I just wish that everyone was always in that high of spirits. That day and the days sur- rounding it were filled with plenty of smiles, laughter, love, and, on occasion, a few tears — of joy — all brought about by warm feel- ings that stem from some demon- stration of admiration, respect, and love for others. It brings about lots of little things that ev- eryone really appreciates. One of the best features of this lover ' s day is that it is not just designed for those in romantic re- lationships. Everyone can have a part in this holiday. Many enjoy showing that they care to those who are strictly friends or mem- bers of the family, Because it is traditionally a day for lovers, however, ro- mance will always be highlighted. Guys still buy girls flowers and candy, and the truly romantic still occasionally write poetry. — Staci Kaylor Seventh grader Abby Sanders presents a Valentine carnation to someone special to her — senior Charlie Panchev. photos by Amy McDaniel Lion ' s Tale statf members, Pom Witmer, Kelly Boyce, and Brandy Furnish, attach Valentine notes from friends to the carnations to be delivered. On birthdays and especially on Valen- tine ' s Day, dozens of flowers — like the roses junior Nikki Lengacher appears de- lighted to have — can be found all around the school. photo by Kris Straugtin Chocolate-lover junior Julie Hohl chooses a piece of Valentine candy — Mrs. Saw- yer ' s way of saying a special thank you to Julie for her help as a service worker. photo by Amy McDaniel wstmmmmBa According to exchange student Patrica Ozores, shiny balloons like these are not a part of Valentine ' s Day in Spain nor ore boxes of candy or lots of flowers. Some- times, however, a boy might give his sweetheart una flor (a single flower) as a special little token of his love on that day. photo by Amy tylcDaniel It was a surprise for me to get a box of chocolates, Patrica Ozores sold happily remembering the heart- shaped box of candy she got on Valentine ' s Day. It was the first box of candy she had ever received, and she admitted that she ate it all in half and hour! In Spain, Patrica ' s home, Valentine ' s Day is not so special. Sometimes a boy may give his girlfriend a flower. I got one [a flower] from a boy once — about ten years ago, she recalls. Otherwise, February 14 there is just another day. The Valentine ' s candy was from Kevin Steury, who Patrica fondly calls her American father. As an exchange student, she stayed with the Steury fam- ily and now has sweet mem- ories of her first Valentine ' s Day in the United States. 31 Who is number one?! Though seniors An- gle Hartman and Brion Grieser don ' t seem to agree on the number one team, they did agree to come to Morp together, photo by Amy McDaniel Sophomore Dana DeWitt and senior Mike Crick, chosen best couple by the chaper- ones ot Morp, talk with Mike ' s father. Offi- cer Don Crick, Officer Crick is a familiar face at Leo becouse of the many eve- ning functions he attends in an official ca- pacity. photo by Amy lylcDaniel An evening of reverse roles The Morp court reigned over a small crowd since Morp is not a traditionally big event at Leo In some schools, Morp (or the Sadie Hawkin ' s dance or whatev- er the evening of reverse roles is called) is a big event; here it seems to be just a minor tradition, The Vi eather vjos one possible reason that this year ' s Morp did not break any attendance records (not even any records belonging to Panama Express, vy ho provided the music). In typi- cal Indiana style, the vyhims of Mother Nature mode rood safety uncertain Vk ith slightly leaky skies at freezing temperature on this night v hen it v as the girls ' turn to do the asking and to treat their guys to dinner and dance. About seventy students at- tended the dance; most v ere couples. It was rather easy to pick out the pairs since many v ore matching shirts in the spirit of the occasion. One rule of the night — that the girl pays — was not held sacred, however; o few guys were observed handing their dates the money for tickets. A few females, whose guys were unavailable because of mili- tary service or college for in- stance, came without dates, And since no guy come stag, the sin- gle gals often went out into the Commons to talk because can ' t dance to that! as senior Stephanie Deimer exclaimed when she left the auditeria during a slow number. The Morp court was an- nounced just beyond the half- way point of the dance. Reigning as queen and king for the rest of the evening were Paula Smead and Darren Harter, whom their fellow classmates had voted the best couple in the senior class. Sophomore Dana DeWitt and her date senior Mike Crick were se- lected by the chaperones as the best couple at the dance for their matching green and white shirts. — Kris Stroughn 32 Morp Appearing to be shocked at the cost of taking o dote to the dance, junior Jamie Kimbel nevertheless pays so she and her date senior Dain Bute can attend Morp in their look-alike jackets. photo by Amy McDaniel After the king and queen led the court dance, they and members of the Morp court (who were present at the dance) take a break in order to have their picture taken for the yearbook. photo by Amy [ylcDaniel Darren Harter and Paula Smead reigned as king and queen of Morp. Tlieir court consisted of Neiel Kuhn and Rachel Gehring — best sense of humor; Joe Stueipe and Anny Neuhouser — all- American athletes; Monte Lengacher and Angle Hart- man — Mr. . Miss Nice ' Guy ; Dain Bute and Stephanie Deimer — sexiest legs; and Jeff Jones and Laura Brown — most cre- ative dressers. Mike Crick and Dana DeWitt were the best couple. Morp 33 A preview of summer Finally, You know that if there would have been one more day of school, you would have conn- pletely gone mad and ended up severely injuring someone who never really annoyed you that much in the first place. But if did arrive; a life was saved. Spring Break. For many, a sneak preview of summer vacation. For one week, one could enjoy the evils of sleeping late, relaxing, or just plain lying comatose. Some people did that in Florida, some people did that in Michigan, and some people did that in Leo. When not comatose, the more ambitious went on to greater things such as sight-seeing. (Those with creative minds could even do that in Leo). However, the southern states (especially Florida) were once again the places to be during spring break. Once there, one experienced trees, grass, water (salt water staying home most of spring break, junior Vicl i Grayless enjoys extra time with one of her favorite people — her cot. pho- to by Kerry Lederman was the big one of these), air, and, most of all, the finely-tuned bodies of members of the oppo- site sex. Those who stayed home expe- rienced a pretty nice week — at least the non-comatose ones did. But soon, it was back to the grind- stone and counting the days till summer. — Mike Brodo Long automobile trips — like the one ex- change student Eugene Rudolf and his host family the Wittes are ready to take — are often necessary to reach one ' s favorite vacation spot, but that doesn ' t stop most from piling into their cars and vans and heading to a place where they con relax and forget about school for a while. photo by Karen Witte A popular place for spring breakers, Flori- da even had the latest in colonial punish- ment as Eirik Bjertnaes end Jenni Witt dis- cover at a Putt Putt in the city of Kissimmee. photo by Jenny Orr «. ' JL 34 Spring Break Watching videos on his VCR was one of the ways junior Jamie Fuller spent his time during the week away from school, class- es, and homework. photo by Jamie Fuller Scenes like this of palm trees and sand greeted the students — and teachers — who enjoyed the sun and beaches of Florida during spring break. photo by Karen Witte Spring Break 35 Spring musical involving many and with many changes from traditions is huge success by all accounts Involvement, commitment, and dedication — in the deepest sense ot the v ords — may be the perfect way to describe the aura of the cost and crew of the spring musical. West Side Story. The per- formances were May 12 through 14, But these were just the run- ning dates. It takes a look behind the scenes for anyone to appre- ciate all the time, effort, cooper- ation, talents and abilities that went into making the play the box office success it was. Each associated with rival gangs, Tony (Jeff Jones) and Mario (Angie Hartman) talk of the probiems that they must face in their secret iove for each other, photo by Julie Pardlnek As Tony tries to prevent the rumble. Shark leader Bernardo huris insults trying to pro- voke Tony, Tony doesn ' t fight though he kills Bernardo, Maria ' s brother, in the rum- ble he couldn ' t stop, photo by Matt Futk The play was directed by for- mer Leo vocal music teacher and drama coach Susan J. Nelson (who is currently a teacher at South Side High School). The cho- reography was done by profes- sional Abigail Ehinger. Industrial arts teacher Mike Beerman di- rected the building of the sets that were designed by art teach- er Mary Lou Holbrook, and English teacher Evy Lipp coordinated everything while serving as busi- ness manager. Work on the production started in mid-March. Once the drama members selected West Side Story (one of the most difficult of all musical productions) and try- outs and auditions turned up a cast and orchestra of talented students, the momentum built as more people were needed and drawn into the pride and thrill of being a part of the theatrical ex- cellence for which the school is known. This year ' s musical may also be called a change in traditions. Not only did many more people get involved — even people out- side the school — but for the first time in recent years, the play was directed by a person who was not a member of the school staff. A more visible change was the location of the orchestra. In past years the orchestra was hid- den in a back corner; this year they played from a pit in front of the stage. The orchestra also consisted of some faces unfamil- iar to many students. Professional keyboardist Dorothy Escosa and several other professional musi- cians joined the ones who were selected among the students who tried out for the orchestra, (continued on p, 38) 36 Spring musical Spunky tomboy Anybodys (Jen Stueipe) is sort of a kid sister and pest to tlie Jets (Neiel Kulin, Mike Broda, Charlie Panchev, Eric Loser), photo by Matt Fulk On tlie fire escape, Tony and Mario sing of their love, p io o by Matt Fulk Juvenile delinquency is purely a social disease, Action (Neiel Kuhn) explains to social worker Baby John (Eric Loser), carried by the Jets in the number Gee, Officer Krupke. photo by Amy McDaniel Musical continued The Jets, a 50 ' s street gang, and the Sharks, a group of immi- grant Puerto Ricans, tragically clash in West Side Story, Jerome Robbins ' musical modern-day version of Romeo and Juliet. Jet leader Riff swears to drive the Sharl s out. When they meet at a dance. Riff challenges Shark leader Bernardo to a fight. At the some dance. Riff ' s best friend Tony and Bernardo ' s sister Maria meet and fall in love. Tragedy un- folds, death separates the lovers, but a friendship results between the two gangs. Since it was my first play, I couldn ' t make comparisons to past plays, but I can agree with many by saying I hod fun and met a lot of interesting people wouldn ' t have any other way, said freshman Tunde Busch. Things like that were part of the success. — Staci Kaylor Wanting to take a swing at Detective Sctiranl (Mike Erb), Action (Neiel Kulin) is heid back by Tony (Jeff Jones) and Diesel (Ctiariie Panchev). photo by Julie Pardinek After the dance, ttie Jets and tfieir girls pose in a finger-snapping tableau. 38 Spring musical Costumed for dress retiearsa! in his first stage role, teacher Mike Bearmon, who played Officer Krupke, enjoys part of the ploy with LD EH aide Pauline Kretler, who spent much time backstage helping with costume changes. photos by Julie Pardinek JETS Tony. . . Jeff Jones , Riff. . . Keith Neuman, Snowboy. . . Joe Stueipe, Big Deal. . . Mike Brodo, Action. . . Neiei Kuhn, Diesei. . . Ciiorlie Ponchev, Arab. . . Ricl Buscli, Baby Jotin. . . Eric Loser THEIR GIRLS Anybodys. . . Jen Stueipe, Grazielia. . . Dona DeWitt, Veima. . . Jennifer Kretler, Maxine. . . Angela Moore, Ciarice. . . Heather Bennett, Linda. . . Jennifer Baker, Babs. . . Tunde Busch SHARKS Bernardo. . . Tim Minich, Cliino. . . Scot Mueller, Anxious. . . Jared Poiry, Juano. . . Kirk Fitzgerald, Luis. . . Rob Walters THEIR GIRLS Maria. . . Angela Hortman, Anita. . . Kendro Miller, Leesa. . . Ann Coolmon, Tresita. . . Heather Vendrely, Estelia. . . Anne Overmyer, Margarita. . . Dianne McConnell, Rosaiinda. . . Jennifer Poiry, Francisco. . . Charlene Knepp, Rosaiia. . . Tina Frohriep, Consueio. . . Tracy Roscoe THE ADULTS Detective Schranl . . . Mike Erb, Officer Krupl e . . . Mike Beorman, Giad i-iand. . . Rob Walters, Doc. . . Kirk Fitzgerald PRODUCTION STAFF Ligtiting Tectinician Manager . . . Sam Gordon, Sound Technician. . . Mike Klopfenstein, Ligtit Board. . . Randy Artherhults, Foiiow Spots. . . Jym Earl, Lori Gaul, Costumes. . . Pauline Kretler, Carolyn Piatt, Mary McArdle, Mal e-up Coordination. . . Suzanne Lipp, Stage Managers. . . Sam Gordon, John Sauder, Jeff Hinkle, Sets. . . Mary Lou Holbrook, Mike Bearman Director. . . Susan Nelson, Business House Manager. . . Evy Lipp, Ctioreography . . . Abigail Ehinger, Reliearsai Pianist. . . Dorothy Escosa, Ticlcets Programs . . . Brian Grieser, Posters Program Cover. . . Mary Lou Holbrook, Pubiicity Ads . . . Drama Club, Video Taping. . . Mr. Randy Artherhults, Musicians. . . (see page 63) Before an evening rehearsal, Evy Lipp and Sue Nelson confer on the play ' s progress. Since Ms. Nelson taught at South Side High School, Mrs. Lipp coordinated most of the play details at Leo. They met before and after practices — and by way of many phone calls — to orchestrate one of the school ' s most successful productions. photo by Mike Brodo I Feel Pretty Maria sings because she is in love. photo by Julie Pardinel A nighr for making memories It was the occasion when the latest fads such as acid-washed jeans and a wrinkled look were dismissed in favor of gowns and tuxes. Friendships glimmered and romances flowered — if only for that special everving — in the sur- roundings of peach and baby blue decorations that adorned the IPFW ballroom to the theme of In My Dreams. For the ro- mantic at heart, prom was a night of dreams, and it was a In one of the lighter moments of the evening, sopho- more Wendy Bouman laughs hysterically as senior Mitch Delagrange removes her garter for a trophy to wear on his arm. Senior Michelle Wearley with her date enjoys the scene too. night in which many memories were made. Weeks and even months be- fore, preparations were started for this special evening. The loca- tion had to be chosen very early. Then, as the year progressed, so did the planning. A committee of juniors selected the theme, chose the colors, auditioned the band, and tended to countless other details. By the time they were starting the work, others were also getting ready. Girls were shopping for prom gowns or hav- ing fittings for ones customed made. Guys were renting tuxes. ordering flowers, and making din- ner reservations — and possibly wondering how they would pay for it all. When the evening of April 23 rolled around, everything and ev- eryone were ready. No longer looking like high school students, the prom-goers were young adults in elegant attire, (continued on p. 43) Having been a steady couple since tliey were sophomores, seniors Lesley Mereditli and Lance Ciirisman romontically reign as he perfect royal couple, he king and queen of the prom, prom photos by Watters 40 Prom Obviously enjoying tliis special evening together, juniors Erica Nixon and Marc Volroi are ali smiles for tfie photograplier. Just friends before prom, they became steadies after. Senior Mil e Crlcl and his date and friend Helping with prom decorations, juniors An- that wlil be used as centerpieces on the Cathy make a happy prom couple. gie Butler and Jennl Wells appear to be on tables, photo by Karen witte a cloud as they stuff angel hair into snifters 41 Prom Dancing nose-to-nose close, sophomore Shonna Hormann and her prom dote junior Chae Dolson appear to be in the romantic mood inspired by the speciai and eiegant evening. Petite junior Jamee Gorton and her sweetheart Chad DeVries, who came down from his home in Michigan to es- court Jamee to the prom, are distracted in their dancing for a moment. Looking dashing, debonaire, and hand- some in their formai attire, seniors Eirik Bjertnaes and Doin Bute and junior Ted Brondenberger appear to be the perfect prom escourts as they wait patiently for their dates to rejoin them. prom photos by Watters 42 Prom A night continued With their golden tickets — keyrings with a gold-colored metal ticket as momentos of the event — they arrived at the ballroom for an evening of danc- ing to the music played by The Catch. Some complained that too much of the music was not for romantic dancing, but the time spent with friends was still special. For the seniors, it was one of the last of those special times they would be together. Especially for them, the prom contained the people and times that memories are made of. — Staci Kaylor Prom is usually a happy, romantic time; but ttiere can be a touch of sadness too. It is one of the lost times many of the seniors will be together. Maybe that thought is what mal es Dawn Oliver look a bit melancholy. The royal court for In My Dreams consisted of Dawn Oliver and Monte Lengacher, vot- ed as having the best personalities; Jennifer Kretler and Jeff Jones, the most !il ely to suc- ceed; queen Lesley Meredith and king Lance Chrisman, the perfect couple; Amy Neuhouser and Nate Shade, the most athlet- ic; Lesley Ort and Keith Neumon, the best dressed; and Rachel Gehring and Neiel Kuhn, the funniest, Prom 43 . , . the most difficult part of graduation is saying good-bye to friends — a feeling most people don ' t forget, says valedic- torian Jeff Jones. A rite to remember Graduation is one of those waited- for special occasions Life often seems to be a series of I can ' t wait until ... Well, for a certain group of young adults, one of those wait-til ' s arrived on the eve of Friday, May 27 — graduation. It wasn ' t very many years be- fore when they were saying, I can ' t wait ' til I ' m in high school. Then it was I can ' t wait ' til I get my driver ' s license. Now those are faded memories in light of this affair to remember, the one that marked the end of their high school years and the start of life in the real world. Before the big day even ar- rived, over half of the seniors list- ed graduation as their most ' blessed ' moment at LHS for the Senior Profiles. They were ready. They were counting the days. (And the countdown was record- ed on corners of chalkboards in many of their classrooms.) Graduation preparations and the ceremony itself was, on one hand, just another annual school event. Though the faces were different, the rite and the words were basically the same. The rite is part of the tradition. Then what else is there to say on such a mo- mentous occasion except to re- flect on their past, thank all those who helped them make it to this point in their lives, and consider their future, (continued on p. 46) Class salutatorian, Jennifer Kretler sfiores one of her favorite poems, The Real You by Helen Marshall, with everyone who attended graduation. Heralding the honored guests, the royal Class of ' 88, at the opening of the gradu- ation ceremony are trumpeteers junior Craig Dahlkamp and sophomore Ryan Os- born. 44 Graduation That ' s what it ' s all about — that piece of paper wrapped In cardboard, proof of a high school education. Rachel Gehring shows her diploma to fellow graduate, ex- change student BIrgit Kaiser. In their last few minutes as seniors. Dawn LIttlejohn and Steve Ash enter the gym to take their places with their classmates. Wh en they leave, they will be Leo alum- nae. Getting ready for the big moment, Renea Miller pins Dawn Oliver ' s mortar board in place. XX photos by Watters 45 Graduation Receiving the torch from Class of ' 88 pres- ident Jeff Jones, Rick Mishler, president of the Class of ' 89, accepts the responsibility on behalf of his class to continue the stan- dards of excellence and leadership tradi- tional at Leo, DrStueIpe witnesses the torch ceremony. Rite continued So on graduation night, from the procession in, through the in- vocation by Jennifer Poiry, the valedictory and salutatory ad- dresses by Jeff Jones and Jennifer Kretler, the presentation and re- ceipt of the diplomas, and the turning of the tassels, to the benediction by Chad Stuckey and the recessional, the annual rite v as repeated. On the other hand, however, the ceremony was all new and special to the members of the Class of ' 88, For them it was a very special time that they will re- member well — until the next I can ' t wait until ... makes it fade back into its place among their fondest memories of their high school years. Volunteers from the senior class make up the senior choir who join their voices in a musical farewell performance. Cap in hand, Chris Miller waits with Wesley Huber, Patricia Ozores (Spanish exchange student), and Traci Knoblauch in the au- diteria until it is time to line up for the procession into the gym and their long- awaited graduation from high school, photos by Woflers 46 Graduation As the seniors turn the tassels on their caps from right to left, they officially become graduates of Leo Jr Sr High School. Almost ready for the ceremony which will probably be one of their most memorable moments of high school. Shelly Nichols straightens Keith Neumon ' s tie just before the procession Into the gym. Hugs are almost always a part of special mo- ments. With their high school days officially over, Charlene Knepp gives a warm, happy hug to Kristle Anderson. photos by Waiters 47 Graduation First, last, or in between, each is number 1, For the special athlete, the thrill is in competing; the victory is in finishing. Each finisher receives hugs and congratulations and a medal. For the volunteers, being a port of it all is reward enough to keep them returning each year. photo by Kris Straughn s Meet announcer teacher Randy Arther- hults and junior Robyn Harris, one of the timers, pause during a break in their jobs to watch some of the activities. Teachers Ron Divelbiss, Kevin Jehl, and Rick Light- foot were starters; Jim Schneider and Julie Pordinek were head timers Other teach- ers and many students were clerks, timers, and greeters and huggers for the special athletes, photo by Kris Straughn With a dive, special athlete Jim Kothe from Columbia City wins the high jump. A national meet is not scheduled for this year, but Jim and other participants from this the Area 3 Special Olympics and from the other area meets in Indiana will attend a state meet to be held at Indiana State University, photo by Kris Straughn 48 Special Olympics MMnm f9S3 Filling the airways and news media throughout most of July 1987 were the Investigations and trials of the Iran Contra scandal. Through his exposure by way of national TV during his testimonies — and maybe also because of his all-American good looks and for my country attitude, Colonel Oliver North became a very public figure and, to some, a public hero. Many disagreed with the hero part, but others waved flags and were proud of Col. OIlie North. OIlie objects, like this T-shirt worn by sophomore Chad Kasper, became popular for a time. People helping people . . . that ' s what the Special Olympics is all about. Approxi- mately 100 people participated in the first Special Olympics held at Leo in 1975. This year 625 spe- cial athletes competed In the track and field events that were held on Saturday, May 7; and ap- proximately 200 volunteers were there to help. Over fifty of them were teachers and students from Leo. Bill Bollier has been the coor- dinator at Leo for the past five years. The first Special Olympics was held in Soldier Field in Chicago in 1968. Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sis- ter of President John F. Kennedy, founded the Special Olympics on behalf of their mentally handi- capped sister. The Kennedy Foundation now sponsors it, but funds come from donations, c .w .0 ® T S An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hits the Midwest including Fort Wayne on June 10, 1987. Starting from the pole position with a record-setting qualifying speed of 219.198 mph, Rick Mears wins his third Indy 500. , The Fort Wayne Komet hockey rV- fC ' ° ' s rescued from bankruptcy by LoCi ® ' ® owner David Walker. Republican candidate Paul Helmke celebrabtes his Election Day victory over Mayor Win Moses Jr. ISTEP Testing According to the results of the ISTEP tests, which were taken in March, Leo Jr Sr High School ranked high as did most of the schools in East Allen. In May, newspapers were publishing allegations by public edu- cation officials that the tests were too easy. That implies a lot: Was all the time and money involved in giving the tests wasted? Will the length of the school year or school day increase? Will graduation require- ments increase again? Will the test be toughened so not so many will pass it and thus be required to go to summer school? Any way you look at it, the problems with the ISTEP test will continue. Did the practice tests make the real test too easy? Juniors, like Mark Ackley were given practice tests In English and math classes. photo 6y Kris Straughn 1. HofcSe Around Town Christmas decorations in Fort Wayne can be seen while enjoying a ride in a horse drawn carriage. phoco by Kern- iederman 50 Jessica For a time, she was ev- ery parent ' s child. When rescuers began hoisting 18-nnonth-old Jessica Mc- Clure from the aban- doned well, the whole country was watching and hoping. Jessica emerged bandaged and strapped to an immobiliz- ing board. The crowd of workers and reporters — and millions watching on TV — saw the girl ' s eyes. They were open and alert; she was alive and well. Fifty-eight hours before, on October 14, in Mid- land, Texas, Jessica had slipped into an 8-inch- wide well shaft. Her fall cushioned by debris, she came to rest in a cavity 22 feet below the surface. Drilling experts worked around the clock until th e miracle took place: Jessi- ca was finally hoisted out of the well. Amazingly, Jessica had no major inju- ries. r- Religion Pope returns to U.S. Polish Pope John Paul II made his sec- ond visit to the United States in Septem- ber 1987. No other pope has come close to traveling the amount of miles that John Paul II has in the nine years since his election. The trip was calculated to cost $20 million for the entire visit. That amounts to 38 cents for each of the nation ' s 53 million Catholics. Swaggart in scandal Following the wake of Jim and Tammy Bakker ' s fall from grace, a tearful Jim- my Swaggart, from his video ministry, publically confessed I have sinned against you to his TV audience. Though not giving specifics, he admitted to an encounter with a New Orleans prosti- tute. The national council of the Assem- blies of God ruled that Swaggart be sus- pended from his pulpit for a year. Drinking Driving No longer will minors take the easy road. Minors from the age of 16 will be tried in adult court. The new law states that a minor caught purchasing, transporting, or drinking alcohol will lose his her license for at least one year. These new laws and others were sponsored, backed, and helped through legislation by SADD groups throughout the state. laws are toughened AIDS AIDS is still a major health concern. Staff members of the Mc- Millan Health Center made special presen- tations containing facts and warnings about AIDS. Public service ad- vertising on TV pro- claimed that the myths about AIDS were spreading faster than the epidemic itself. The story of a 16- year-old boy, Ryan White, an AIDS vic- tim through a blood transfusion, and his fight to keep his right to education in a public school — a struggle that began over a year ago — has been written for a TV movie planned to be shown next fall. Judge William Briggs tells student representatives from area high schools about the new laws governing teen drinking and driving, photo by Mary Ulrich Mini-Mac 5 1 s 3 3 O O ' Si : ' O P D As Vice President of the United States, George Bush was considered to be in the driver ' s seat to be elected the Republican presidential candidate. Though at times it was a tight race, he received enough of his party ' s primary votes to ensure his running, Kansas senator Robert Dole was the unsuc- cessful Republican presidential candidate in 1980. Even after former televangelist Pat Robertson dropped out of this year ' s primary race. Dole did not pick up enough delegates to give him the chance to try again in ' 88. Massachusetts Governor Michael The Duke Dukakis came out of the primaries as his party ' s choice but not by a large margin. The Democratic party has been in disorder for two decades and it is hoped that a suc- cessful Dukakis will help pull them back together, Jesse Jackson emerged as one of the front runners in this race. Besides the expected black backing, he won the support of a large variety of white voters all over the nation. His strong primary finish indicates he is a politician people ore taking seriously. April Tinsley A jogger found the body of 8-year-old April Tinsley about 3:30 p.m. on Mon- day, April 4, near DeKalb Co. Rd 68. She had been missing from her home in Fort Wayne since about 3 p.m. Good Friday when she failed to retum from a friend ' s house. A neighborhood girl said she saw April being forced into a blue pickup. A Fort Wayne man picked up on an unrelated molesting charge became a prime suspect; four others were ques- tioned also. Results of DMA testing are awaited before any formal charges will be made. Llamas, which are native to South America, con be found in the Leo area! In fact, they ore raised on a form near-by. As part of a cultural learning expe- rience for her Spanish students, Mrs. Donahue invited a llama (shown with its owner in the pic- ture) to visit school one winter day. )2 Mini-Mag FIRE On October 17, 1987, to cover up for the theft of $1,100 from Heritage Junior Senior High School, a fire caused extensive damage to the school offices and adjoining rooms including the library across the hall from the office area. School records were de- stroyed, and there was a lot of smoke damage throughout much of the building. Many classes were relocated during clean-up and repairs that took many weeks. Damage was estimated at one million dollars and that didn ' t include the cost of the work involved with the clean-up. Heritage staff and students, as well as countless parents and other members of the community, as- sisted in a variety of ways during the week following the fire. Businesses and organizations contributed food and beverages, supplied equipment, and pro- vided assistance with clean-up efforts. Seventy-four maintenance and custodial personnel from all build- ings in East Allen worked 2,500 hours beyond their regular assignments to remove debris and clean the building in preparation for repairs. Helping out after the fire at Heritage, Leo custodian Dale Love washes down some display cases that were damaged by smoke, photo courtesy of Heritage school paper What ' s new? - FADS - Who can keep track of fashions in the area? There were almost as many styles as indi- viduals — from dress up to dress down. Among the stone washed, glacier washed, and frosted jeans, a new look came in sight: bike shorts. For the girls, mini- skirts, braided bracelets, and over- sized shirts were very popular this year. I- T.V. —I What shows topped the ratings? The ultimate was none other than The Cosby Show. Lisa Bonet left the scene to start her own show A Different World that followed The Cosby Show on Thursday nights. Another favorite was thirtysomething shown after Moon- lighting. If violence was needed, then the popular Tour of Duty certainly cured that craving. If it felt like the end of a world, that ' s because it was for some. The week of a global crash created a whole new fi- nancial reality. What was clear at the end of Wall Street ' s worst week ever was that the world had changed. Almost an entire nation be- came paralyzed with curiosity and concern. By the time the 4 p.m. closing bell rang at the New York Stock Exchange on what instantly became known as Black Monday the Dow Jones had plunged 508 points. In a few days ' time, the losses to- taled an astonishing $500 billion. Best of 87-88 Which movie could be called the best? COMEDY: Three Men A fiafcy starring Ted Dan- son, Tom Selleck, and Steve Guttenberg. DRAMA: Local surveys indicate that Good Morn- ing Vietnam with comedian Robin Williams was one of the best movies this year. HORROR: Fatal Attraction sold out at the box office more than just once. ROMANTIC: Home-rental videos continued to be popular with Dirty Dancing starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey at the top of the charts. Mini-Mag 53 ADVERTISEMENT SURS60N GENERAL ' S WARNNG: Involvement at Leo Jr Sr HIgti School may be helpful for your education and result In a happier, more successful career and 8fe. When she went to Indianapolis for some of the Pan Am games, freshman Katie ■;: ' Citizens of Lion Country — students, facul- ty, and parents — take an interest In what goes on at school. Whether it is something their own students are immediately involved In or not, parents are often on hand to be a part of the school. Here parents, students, and facul ty gather to watch a game at the basketball open house, iiu The U.S. men ' s volleyball team express joy over beating the Cuban team who are starting Culbertson took this picture of tlie U.S. gymnastics team. m Pan Am Games The Pan Ameri- can Games were held in and around Indianapolis from August 8 to 23. Market Square Arena was the main site for the events, but others were held at vari- ous schools and places in the area. The United States dominated the medal totals in the 16-day extrav- aganza, but it was a big shock when the favored U.S. men ' s basketball team lost to Brazil in the champion- ship game. Junior Anne Korte carried the torch for the games on a leg through the Fort Wayne area. Her uncle pledged $100 for her 2-mile section of Colise- um Boulevard. It took her a half hour to run it be- cause of the traf- fic. % to leave tlie court at Market Square Arena. Througli the Fort Wayne area on its way to Indianapolis, junior Anne Korte (left) carries the Pan Am torch on 1-69 which was part of her 2-mile run of the Coliseum Boulevard leg of its route to open the Pan Am games. Pan American Games 55 ¥ Ho . . . learning through study and experience Some of the most fun learning experiences are field trips — and tliere were over 60 of tliem this year. Juniors Marie Mersey and Pom Burkett are ready to board the bus on the science trip to the museums in Chicago. phoio by Jamee Gorton Performing with Brian Grieser in the Jazz Band ' s spring concert in the Leo auditeria is guest art- ist Larry McWilliams, instructor of jazz studies and professor of trumpet at Bail State University, photo by Amy McDoniel 56  j , ,k « i «?f i. lj,.«s - « wmmm Academics Classes go on as usual even when a teacher is absent. One of Leo ' s regular substitute teachers, Mark Schlatter, fills in for Jack Flick in this junior high choir class, photo by Amy Henderson Classes offer education From 8 AM. to 3:10 P.M. Monday through Friday from the end of Au- gust to the first of June, each hour in school contains many learning experiences that range from read- ing to listening and talking notes to learning by doing. Students collect and pile up bits, pieces, chunHs, and lumps of knowledge and experi- ences Then like bricks, all the pieces are cemented into a solid educa- tion. The administrators, teachers, and staff direct the building process and supply the mortar Thus hour by hour in classes, students add to their education. 70 V_ INSIDE Almost every class contains some variety of hands-on experiences in which students put to use or see first hand what they have stud- ied in text books. That learning-by-doing is usually more fun and more easily remem- bered. More competitions in the academic arena were added to this year ' s schedule. The re- sults were noteworthy as individuals and scholarly teams preformed well and earned honors. Some students need special kinds of assis- tance in learning. A special program new to Leo this year helped individuals and small groups in the way of self-motivation and es- tablishing reachable goals tor themselves. 57 Academics Sparks fly as sophomore Chad Kasper does some torch work In Mr. Beorman ' s auto shop, photo by Brad Carnes Hands-on Reading books, an- swering questions about what tias been covered in thenn, and taking quizes and tests over the mate- rial is one way to learn. But usually a more fun way to learn — and probably with a higher degree of retention — is through hands-on learning experiences. That means actually do- ing or putting to use some of what is explained in books or by teachers. What first comes to mind with the term hands-on are usually classes like shop and home economics or classes that contain labs such as chemistry, phys- ics, and biology. Since hands-on learn- ing is learning by doing, that also definitely in- cludes music, photogra- phy, art, and mass media classes. Oh, yes, and the journalism classes. In phys- ical education classes there is some first-hand experience in a few not- so-common sports activi- ties like archery or ones not usually found in a school curriculum, like ski- ing and canoeing. Computer keyboarding Wearing his safety goggles as required, sophomore Adorn Dunlap does an experiment to see the proof of what he stud- ied in his chemistry book, photo by Matt Fuk and business classes con- sist almost entirely of hands-on experience and learning. With com- puters now found in al- most every business place and in many homes, learning to use one is fast becoming as important as learning to walk and talk. That is probably why the type- writers in the keyboarding room were replaced with Apple lie computers over the summer so there are now three rooms contain- ing rows of computers (not counting the rooms that have just one or two). And more comput- ers are scheduled to ar- rive for next year, (contin- ued on p. 60) 58 Hands-on Not appearing to be squeamish about ttiis |-iands-on experience, seniors Tina Froti- riep and Jennifer Poiry ore locating the internai organs of a shark they cut open in their advanced biology class, photo by Amy McDaniel During a short free time after a newspa- per deadline was met, journalism students junior Janie Kaminer and sophomore Mike Dresner help sophomore Jamie Grunden (center) with an extracurricular art pro- ject: decorating a ceiling tile from the pottery room, photo by Amy McDanel 59 Hands-on Hands-on continued The most numerous, but most often the least liked, of all hands-on learning experiences are the writ- ing assignments — the essays, reports, and term papers — and the re- search work that may be part of them. But, like it or not, writing assignments will probably always be part of hands-on learning in school. Knowing how to use a computer may make the job a little easi- er, however. There is some form of learning-by-doing in nearly every class. Even service working in the of- fice, in the IMC, or for a teacher can be that type of learning. Hands-on learning has become a major part of education. — Stacy Evans Even something simple lil e ad- dressing and stuffing evelopes, as junior Pam Burkett is doing, is hands-on training, photo by Jamee Gorton 1 In Mr.Bearman ' s General Metals class, junior Kirk Fitzgerald and senior Jayme Show decide on their next step and senior Nate Shade uses a cutting torch in continuing his project, photo by 60 Hands-on From his sketches and blueprints, junior Jon Delagronge constructs a model of the house he designed in Mr. Stuckey ' s archi- tectural drafting class, photo by Amy McOanlel To learn almost first hand about the re- sponsibilities of caring for a boby, each of the twenty-five students in Mrs. Manger ' s Child Development class played moth- er to a raw egg like this one. An un- crocked egg at the end of the project meant a good mother end a good grade. Five eggs were cracked, and those mothers had to write a paper explain- ing how it happened to prove it wasn ' t child abuse. In Mr. Divelbiss ' s biology class, freshman Jeff Roach and the others in the class take a first-hand look at the microscopic struc- ture of one of the organic substances they studied, photo by Sam Gordon Hands-on 3 N .m .m M M .m cCeAenve The need for good and dedicated student musi- cians for the spring nnusical was filled by volunteers who auditioned for places in the orchestra. Because the mu- sic to West Side Story is very difficult, the talent, not to mention the time, it took those student musicians is noteworthy. And their hands-on experience in- cluded working beside pro- fessional musicians, most of whom are also area music teachers. West Side Story ORCHES- TRA: trombone . . . sopho- more Kate Bloom, Steve ings (of ' LoBov and Beyond ); alto saxophone . . . sophomore Terri Ash, David Streeter (South Side H.S.); fiute . . . senior Steph- anie Fisher, sophomore Ra- chel Hubartt; French horn . . . senior Steve Ash, sopho- more Angela Fritz, trumpet . . . seventh grader Carrie Combs; bass . . . Don Quinn (Bishop Luers); ciarinet senior Brian Grieser, percus- sion . . . Bruce Sellers (Village Woods M.S.); l eyboard Dorothy Escosa. Often working rehearsals in his uniform before and after his job as student manager of the baseball team, senior Sam Gor- don helps to coordinate sound and lights as freshman Randy Artherhults keeps watch over the sound board, photo by Man Fuk 62 Hands-on Spending a lot of hours on of the painting that turned sec- stage and also in the air, tions of the stage into an alley, a sophomore Mindy Voigt (left) bedroom, and a soda shop, pho- and senior Brian Hoar did much to by Amy Mcoaniei Play Work Volunteers are often hard to come by, but luckily, that was not a problem during the pro- duction of the spring mu- sical. It was hands-on dedication for all who were involved. The depth of the pro- duction didn ' t just start with the actors; it went way beyond just that. There were costumes to be rented or found and altered, props to be lo- cated and borrowed, sets to be designed and built, and lights and sound equipment — some of which were borrowed and rented — to be set up. The sets were a major project. To get ideas for the central alley-type background, Mary Lou Holbrook took pictures of alleys and bocks of old buildings in Fort Wayne. Then she sorted the ideas and put pieces together in a drown-to-scale dia- gram which took art stu- dents and volunteers hours to transfer to ceil- ing-high sets. Before the set painting began, of course, the sets hod to be construct- ed. That ' s where Mike Beormon — after he had gone over the designs with Mrs. Holbrook — and some of his shop students come in. Through all that, re- hearsals went on. Besides lines and lyrics, dance routines and choreo- graphed fight scenes were learned. Memoriz- ing words wasn ' t new to students, and fighting probably wasn ' t new to the guys, but making a fight look real and the same every time without hurting anyone was something else. Problems with stage lighting and sound took the expertise of media teacher Randy Arther- hults who helped figure ways to improve those areas. Senior Sam Gor- don ' s experience operat- ing the sound system also helped. This and more which put together knowledge, talents, and abilities of many made the spring musical a cooperative, practical hands-on real learning exprience. — Staci Kaylor Without getting the amount of glory and praise that the actors did, the orchestra was an essen- tial port of West Side Story and also worked very hard. Pictured at dress rehearsal are (I to r) Steve Ash, Rachel Hubartt, Stephanie Fisher, Terry Ash, Brian Grieser. and David Streeter. pho- to by Julie Pardinek Hands-on I Judges ' review of a ;::■ tape made by the Jazz ' Band got them invited to ' f ' compete with top high i school and college bonds ! at MusicFest USA spon- ' ' ' sored by down beat ' magazine in Orlando, i ' ' Florida. Just being a part : of it was a thrill, but it was ' topped off by Brian ;r Grieser being named one ■- of the all-star performers. - - Playing his iiorn at tine mike, soptiomore I Ryan Osborn is performing witli the Jazz , •- Band in Orlando, photo by Kevin Drew «JII_I =3 I JU.SAI TO Performing with the Jazz Band in the spring concert are jazz musicians Kyle Geise, Randy Cole, and Chad Springer. — photo by Amy McDaniel ' m- V .J ' Music Makers From summer practices and parades through mu- sic classes, boll gomes, concerts, and competi- tion — not to mention some private music les- sons — band members (and of course, director Kevin Drew) kept musical- ly busy year-round. This year, for sure, the time and work payed some extra dividends in the way of honors, trophies. j : and individual awards. The Jazz Bond earned the biggest piles of those things — many were first place trophies from vari- ous jazz festivals. Senior saxophonist Brian Grieser, who was chosen for the All-State Jazz Bond for the second year in a row, captured the ti- tle of best instrumental- ist in every contest in which the Jazz Band per- formed in the past two years. At the Penn Jazz Festival in January, soph- omore Ryan Osborn was awarded for his outstand- ing trumpet playing, sen- ior Greg Bauer for out- standing alto sax, and Grieser as best overall in- strumentalist. Playing at a Purdue outdoor concert and at MusicFest USA were also honors, (continued on p. 67) Band director Kevin Drew emce« the spring concert, photo by Ar McDoniet Music BAND BRASS: (front row) Mark Dee- bel, Mark Homman, Lorraine Vendrely, Craig Dahlkamp, Scott Koons, (row 2) Angie Fritz, Dave Beeching, Dave Bailey, Doug Stuckey, Clint Keesler, Ryan Osborn, Mike Klopfenstein, (row 3) Matt Blotkomp, Bryan DeLaBarre, John Sauder, Steve Ash, Jeff Arnold, Eric Bauer, Dan Al- leger, Kate Bloom, Peter Voigt. photo by Watfers PERCUSSION: Anny McDaniel, Eli Hesterman, Ryan VanLue, Kyle Geise, Randy Cole, Joe Stueipe, Chad Hetrick, Vicki Grayless, Rita Vorndran, Mike Roy, photo by Wotters REEDS: (front row) Tina Hunt- er, Mary Verhest, Heather Bennett, Brian Grieser, David Beers, Shanna Hormann, (row 2) Shawn Wellman, Jennifer Baker, Kris Bender, Shannon Keesler, Stephanie Vorndran, Kotherine Koons, Stephanie Fisher, Ann Coolman, Steph- anie Combs, TerrI Ash, (row 3) Teresa Koons, Caroline Kouder, Nicola Livingston, Denlse Beyeler, Cora Collins, Neal Cunningham, Greg Bauer, Tom Ream, Mindy Voigt, (row 4) Lori Gaul, Deb- bie Premer, Trevor Hunting- ton, Don Alfeld, Phil Sailer, John Sanders, Eric Stelle, Bri- an Johnson, Rachel Hubartt, Genea Ross, photo by watters Music JAZZ SHOW CHOIR: (front) Tisha geyeler, Scot Mueller, CIndi Vandoloh, John Willis, (middle) Alison Horner, Kendro Miller. Done DeWitt, Kathy Gephart, (bock) Dawn Miller, Eric Loser, Mike Hechler, Lori Wilson, photo by Matt Fulk Jack Flick emcees the Yuletide Festivol. ptjoto by Watters CONCERT CHOIR: (seated) Tisha Beyeler, Mike Crick, (front row) Anne Overmyer, Peggy Bearss, Kathy Ge- phart, Jenny Poiry, Tracy Roscoe, Backy Davis, Dawn Miller, (row 2) Dona DeWitt, Angie Hartman (12), Lisa Miazga, Alison Horner, Tina Froh- riep, Rob Walters, Lori Wilson, Cindi Vandoloh, Kendra Miller, director Jack Flick, (row 3) Eric Loser, John Willis, Scot Mueller. Mike Hechler. ptio- to by Watters JAZZ BAND: (front row) Scott Koons Eli Hester- mann, Jim Hope, Kyle Giese, Eric Bauer, Dan Alleger, (row 2) Ryan Osborn, Jeff Arnold, Lor- raine Vendrely, Clint Keesler, David Beck, Don Alfeld, Craig Dahlcomp, Chad Springer, (row 3) John Sauder, Randy Cole, Greg Bauer, Brian Grieser, Necl Cunningham, photo by Kevin Drew 1 66 Music SEVENTH GRADE BAND; (front row) Kara Linnemeier, Joy Vendrely. Nikki Shafer, Missy Moorehead, Betsy Rhoades, Laurel Schlie, Heather Bow- man, Hope Bontreger. (row 2) Mara Hermann, Danielle DeWitt, Jayne Leichty. Andrea Hersey, Karl Ham- mond, Theresa Herman, Melissa Fuller, Jessica Bahls, Jenny Davis, (row 3) Stephanie Bennett, Ryan Fru- chey, Jason Steury, Holly Livingston, Mark Vorndran, Chris McNeely, Tim Martin, Chris Springer, Ryan Zigler, Carrie Combs, (row 4) Tim Bates, Lacy Bertoli, Brock Squire, Scott Moorehead, Chad Ervin. photo by Walters EIGHTH GRADE BAND: (front row) Heather Smith, Dede Girardot, Tami Miller, Rachel Hestermann, Christa Vande Zande, Jenni Habegger, Mis- ty Lewis, Mindy Hood, Rondo Bute, Sarah VanLue, (row 2) Michelle Beers, Liz Osborn, Rachelle Culbert, Lydia Sell, Angela Cook, Jim Glass, Amanda Beaver, Missy Gordon, Dana Nixon, Heather Paschal, (row 3) Eric Scrimshaw, Chris Miller, Chris Kurtz, Chris Alfeld, Rodney Martin, Shelly Miller, Cindy Koons, Kim Du- man, Jason Leichty, Scott Klopfen- stein, (row 4) Jenni Arnold. Amy Pon- gratz. Amy Menshy, Andy Detwiler. Chad Dillinger, Scott Reidy, Brandon Huntington, Alan Baker, Sharon Davis, Jamie McDaniel. photo by Watters laisiseiMMfcaii JUNIOR HIGH CHOIR; (front row) Chris- ty Cass, Chris Douglas, Holly Heath, Tecio Bobay, Aaron Cloy, Matt Gerke, Jeff Gordon, Heather Neu- man, Becky Howey, Jenny Ferguson, (row 2) Jeff Witt, Ryan Cook, Brad Meyer, Rob Eicher, Mike Truden, Bret Allen, Matt Swartz, Joson Hankins, Kristo Beaty, Jackie Weaver, Dan- yelle Stein, (row 3) Aimee McMahon, Danyelle Kitchen, Lesley Buckmaster, Don Wertman, Kenny Voirol, Chris Burns, Mark Grorud, Laurie Fisher, Erin Wysong, Kara Hersey, Christy Moust, (row 4) Stephanie Fries, Becky Linne- meier, Liz Ader, Carrie Crooks, Mike Wotkins, Jon Erb, Tim Myers, Tony Bates, Kevin Slough, Jamie Kelley, Ann Roman, Toyo Dolsen, Krista Ditt- mann. photo by Watters Music cont. For choir members, the Christmas season was, as usual, the realiy busy time. The Jazz Show choir always has the most hectic schedule — after director Jack Flick ' s schedule, that is, Besides Leo ' s annual Yuletide Fes- tival, in which all the music groups participate, the Jazz Show Choir provides seasonal musical enter- tainment for many peo- ple throughout the area. Then there were the ISSMA judgings to pre- pare for. The concert band and the concert choir each received su- perior ratings this year. According to Mr. Flick, the choir got a perfect score from one of the judges. Since this was choir di- rector Flick ' s last year be- fore retirement, it was a special year for the sing- ers to do some special things for him — like call- ing time out at the Yuletide Festival to spe- cifically recognize and thank him for all he has done for Leo musicians, Ail together this was a good year for the music makers. — Stacy Evans 67 Music On a day that looked and felt more like fall instead of late April, seniors Dove Nonce and Shana Burns pause in their paddling of the Pigeon River to see how their teacher Judy Davis is doing in the canoe behind them. photo by Judy Davis Enrolled in the new weight lifting doss, freshman Jeff Hampton appears to give his all to build up his muscles and keep in top shape. ptxifo by Chad Forth m M-i CM ' fUf fieciaC, exc6U«t MtiKf Beyond the regular physical education classes is the Ad- vanced P.E. class with its tradi- tional special outings that make it a popular class. The fall adventure began October 24 when 29 students piled on a bus and headed to the Smokey Mountains and three days of camping, hiking, and white water rafting. The rapid rafting turned out to be very thrilling — especially for four guys who almost finished the river trip without their raft — in fact, sophomore Mike Dresner did. When their raft snagged at the side of the riv- er, water began pouring in. As senior Jerry Lothamer bailed water by the hatfuls, Dresner reached for the help offered by another raft of students, fell overboard into the rushing cold water, and was washed to shore — chilled, shaken, but safe — a ways down river. On a bright, cold Tuesday, January 26, seventy students bundled up and headed to Os- tego, Michigan, where they showed their not-quite-ready- for-the-Olympics skiing styles — out of control! Teachers Judy Davis, Mike Hey, and Don Carey gave a demonstration of these skills when they wiped out five strangers just getting off the ski lift! The final outing took 99 stu- dents canoeing on the Pigeon River in northern Indiana on Fri- day, April 29. It was almost cancelled because of unsea- sonably cold temperatures; but, though jackets were still the order of the day, it was sunny and no major mishaps were reported. — Stacy Evans 1 68 Physical Education Extra Exercise Lift . . . one . . . two . . . release, count four echoed in the weight room while fost-poced music blared in the gym. The sounds were familiar to those students who took one of the two phys- ical education classes added this year: weight lifting and aerobics. These new classes offered stu- dents a more specialized form of exercise than the hodgepodge of activities in normal physical educa- tion classes. Weight lifting helped students to build muscles for their sports participa- tion or just for physical fit- ness or looks. Students not involved in any sports used weight lifting class Getting started in the aerobics class is a little like on awkward gome of follow ttie leader. Once the routines were learned, the real exercise began. photo by Chad Forth just to build their strength. Girls took aerobics to in- crease their metabolism and tone their muscles, But weight lifting and aer- obics are beneficial to both sexes; consequent- ly, the girls sometimes ex- erted their muscles lifting while some guys danced their way through aerobic routines. — Stacy Evans Regular physical ed classes con- tain a voriety of activities, exer- cises, and gomes. As often as possible when the weather is nice, the classes go outside for outdoor games like soccer as these girls are playing, pt)Oto by Amy McDaniel The tiny dots going up the side of the mountain ore Advanced P,E, students who climbed this nearly vertical side of Chimney Mountain , photo by Judy Davis Physical Education g tA Junior High spelling bee runner- up Cl ris Douglas and champ Jeannie Mosley stand with Mr. Schlatter who was in charge of the spell-down. Sensual was Jeannie ' s winning word. She fin- ished 41 out of 104 at the Jour- nal Gazette competition, photo by Mary Ulrich Freshman Katie Culbertson de- a computer. Marme Peat of resa Leal of Computerland signed an ad for the Book Mark Computerland congratulates wa ch. pnoto courtesy of News Sentinel and won herself and the school Mrs. Holbrook as Katie and The- In Leo ' s first year in academic competi- tion, the Academic Super Bowl teams did well. They con- tinually placed at or near the top in com- petition with schools of similar size all over the state. The sci- ence team of sen- iors Jym Earl and Jennifer Kretler and sophomore Eli Hes- termann, coached by Lynn Marquardt and Ron Divelbiss, achieved the right to complete at the state academic meet in Indianapolis on April 23, They fin- ished fourth. The moth team, coached by Tom Steinhauser, was Steve Ash, Joe Fipp and Rick Mishler. Jym Earl, Mark Ackley, and Jennifer Kretler with coach Carolyn Piatt were in lan- guage arts. The so- cial studies team was Steve Ash, Joe Stueipe, Jeff Jones, and coach Kevin Jehl. Mary Lou Hol- brook and Randy Artherhults coached the fine arts team of Brian Grieser, Chad Stuckey, and Angle Hartman (12). All- around were Jenni- fer Kretler, Jeff Jones, and Steve Ash. This is port of the Highly Able Pro- gram directed by Mr. Artherhults, 70 Academics Mini-Mag vf- STERLING SENTINEL NOMINEES: (front) Joe Stuelpe. English; Monte Lengacher, In- dustrial Vocational; (row 2) Steve Asti, Mathematics, Jennifer Poiry, Vocal Music; Jennifer Krefler. Science; Alison Horner, Foreign Language; Jym Earl. Social Stud- ies; (back row) Chad Stuekey — winner — Art; Pauia Smead, Athletics; Stacy Ev- ans. Journalism; Brian Grieser, Instrumental Music; Jeff Jones — winner — Drama (not pictured: Slieliy Nictiols. Business) photo by Man Fulk SPEECH TEAM: (seated) Craig Dahlkamp, Vicki Grayless, (standing) coach Randy Arth- erhults, Mike Broda, Stephanie Combs, photo by Matt Fulk . HOOSIER SPELL BOWL TEAM With seven of a possible eight points, sophomore Eli Hestermonn led Leo In their first Spell Bowl competition on October -15. The team scored 58 out of a possible 80 points to finish ninth in the state in Class 3 competi- tion. They missed going to the state meet by only five points. Team members were seniors Joe Stuelpe, Brian Grieser, Jym Earl, juniors Rita Vorndran, Jeff Arnold, Angela Moore, and sophomores Connie Egli, Brandy Furnish, Jen Stuelpe, Rachel Hubartt, and Hestermonn. MUSIC DRAMA LETTER WINNERS: (front row) Tina Hunter, Alison Horner, Heather Vendrely, Char Knepp, Dana DeWitt, Vicki Grayless, Mike Broda, Amy McDaniel, (row 2) Jenny Baker, Kathy Koons, Mike Klop- fenstein, Chad Springer, John Sauder, Charlie Panchev, Greg Bauer, Craig Dahl- kamp, (row 3) Terri Ash, Eli Hestermonn, Stephanie Fisher, Jennifer Kretler, Joe Stuelpe, Jeff Jones, Keith Neumon, Rick Busch, (row 4) Jenny Poiry, Angle Hartman (12), Tina Frohriep, Brian Grieser, Tim Min- ich, Jym Earl, Sam Gordon, (back row) Stephanie Combs, David Beers, Neol Cun- ningham, Randy Cole, photo by Matt Fuk Academics Mini-Mag 71 Extras students can learn lots in a classroom, but really seeing things they have only read about helps un- derstanding and remem- bering. That ' s where field trips come in. Many were taken this year. Some of them were in-school out-of-class trips such as the music get-ready-for-concert ones. Some were short, like seven students from Kevin Jehl ' s class took to teach business basics one hour a week in March to sixth graders at Leo Elementary. Some involved only a few students like the four yearbook staffers who went to Clarksville, Ten- nessee, to tour the Jos- ten ' s plant where the Or- acle is printed. Some involved many, like the annual trips to the Mac- Millan Health Center. A few were one-time only, like the trip ten students took to Indianapolis to be extras in the movie Eight Men Out. Whether it was a trip to Edy ' s Ice Cream to see behind the scenes, to the State House to be a page, to the Parade of Homes to see what archi- tects, builders, and deco- rators did, or to the city lock-up (jail) and Court House, field trips added something extra to education. — Stacy Evans 1 Studer: ? take notes on their journey back in time ttiroug h a tour of the Old Fort so they could write their reports for U.S. History class, photo by Mary Ulrlch 72 Field Trips These students ore among those who took a 3-D spaceship ride in the new theater in the Museum of Science ond Industry in ChigagO. photo by Jamee Gorton In the Museum of Science and Industry, math and science teacher Lynn Mar- quardt takes a turn at seeing how quickly — or — she can stabilize this out-of- COntrol device, photo by Matt Fulk Long or short bus rides are the beginning and end of every field trip. Good friends, juniors Jodi Roach and Heather McQueen enjoy that port too — especially when it is on a real bus. photo by Jamee Gorton % ¥ v j; va v vi W cmiKc 6i Caf« tcuCe«tt4 t uU ' On his twenty-fifth and tvk enty-sixth field trips to Flori- da last sumnner, Ron Divelbiss took o total of twenty-four of his marine biology students to see what they had studied in the class, (The chartered boat will only hold a maximum of twelve students plus two teachers,) What started as a course and trip for just Leo stu- dents is now open to any East Allen student. The International Harvester company had funded the ma- rine biology class, which Divel- biss started, at Leo until the company left Fort Wayne. Since then the class has been a summer school offering in East Allen County Schools. The two-week summer class is a prerequisite for the trip to Flori- da; and the final exam is taken upon the return. I ' ... -. y Field Trips 73 SPANISH CLUB: (front row) Heather Ben- nett, Jenny Baker, Terri Asti, Denise Beyeler, sponsor Gerodine Donatiue, (back row) Jenny Welis, Cora Collins, Ali- son Horner, Trista Holwoger, Paulo Smead, Erin Barker. photo by Matt Futk w M? Q ' - X ' ■% ' 7 ' Ufo4 ettUce Cofifccafc 4tccde College requirements used to be a major incentive to tak- ing G foreign language, but now there is another: the possi- bility of getting hands-on training — for example, prac- ticing newly-learned German in Germany. Last summer Julie Pardinek, nine of her German students, and three parents tried out their Deutsch when they vis- ited Munich, Dachau, Rothen- burg, and Heidelberg. Learning first-hand about Germany in- cluded visiting neighboring countries Switzerland, Austria, France, and England. Besides speaking a lot of German during their stay, the group did many things from touring the Dachau Concen- tration Camp Memorial to tak- ing a Rhine River cruise to go- ing to discos in Switzerland, It was a wonderful trip. The students were able to experi- ence aspects of German life that they hod only heard or read about and to compare ' Europa ' to America. It was a fun educational experience, said Ms. Pardinek. — Stacy Evans GERMAN CLUB: (front row) Amy Donley, Wendy Bouman, Meg Cass, Connie Egli, Tracy Boward, Jen Stueipe, Ann Coolmon, Katie Cul- bertson, Sarah Fipp, Andred Jamison, Carolyn Seeling, (row 2) Lisa Meyer, Amber Firman, Shanna Hermann, Ryan VanLue, Jason Hewitt, Randy Artherhults, Amy Smith, Jenny Len- gacher. Eli Hesterman, Mike Klopfen- stein, Adam Shelton, (row 3) Tare Piering, Theresa Koons, Ginny Clay, Shannon Keesler, Kim Stuckey, Tom Reami, Stephanie Fisher, Peter Voigt, Tim Minich, Jeff Jones, Phil Sailer, (back row) sponsor Julie Pardinek, Katie Bloom, Jenny Wells, Joni Zeim- mer, Angle Hortman (12), Cora Col- lins, Angela Butler, Troy Hankins. pt oto by Matt Fulk 74 Foreign Language In front of The German Class is saying Good day to greet senior Jeff Jones. He also passers-by — even ttie ones chalked Welcome and the lit- who cannot speai German, tie Deutschman on the door photo by Sam Gordon Cultures Meet The language depart- ment, as well as the stu- dents, has been enriched by exchange students. While teaching them about our culture, we have gained knowledge about their ways of life. Born an American, Eirik Bjerthaes was only three months old when his par- ents returned to their na- tive Norway. This year he returned to the United States as an exchange student. Birgit Kaiser, a German native, spends a little time each week gather- ing articles that reflect her life in Fort Wayne. She sends these pictures and articles to her family to in- form them of her activities. Although Eugene Frans Jozef Rudolf enjoys de- veloping his American education, he is looking forward to returning to his native Holland. There he plans to further his busi- ness education so that he can take over his father ' s tire company. After hearing about the United States from their brother, Enrique Oil Ar- royo and his sister be- came interested in being exchange students. They came from Madrid, Spain — Kiki to Leo and his sister to Michigan. All found it a little diffi- cult to conform to our more rigid rules and laws. They also agreed it took time for them to adjust to our ways of life, but they said they did not regret coming to the United States. They found they really fit in well despite their different back- grounds — they were typical teenagers. — Stacy Evans Comfortably at home with the Witte family, Eugene Rudolf — exchange student from Deurne, Holland — drapes his tall frame across a chair and relaxes with a book. He added some welcome heighth to the basketball team. photo by Karen Witte Exchange student from Duessel- dorf, Germany, Birgit Kaiser (center) and senior Tina Frohriep appear extremely interested in what their sociology teacher Steve Gabet is tellin them. photo by Sam Gordon Foreign Language 75 Extra Help To achieve, students need to believe they can achieve, That is the phi- losophy of Robin Williams and Shirley Smith and the one behind the In-School Youth Program. They were in the school two days a week to work with students — individually and in small groups — who were not doing well in their classes. Besides working with them on their regular class assign- ments, these two special teachers helped their stu- dents increase their self- motivation and confi- dence. At the end of the year, they noticed some positive changes in their students as a result of feeling better about themselves and their abili- ties. The program, started ' at Harding and New Ha- ven high schools last year, included about fourteen Leo students this year. In the LD EH class- rooms. Sherry Cramer and Mary McArdle worked with a total of nineteen students who needed special assis- tance because of certain physical or mental disabil- ities that made it difficult for them to work in a reg- ular classroom. Because most of these students re- quired much individual help, the assistance of paraprofessionals Pauline Kretler, Connie Shade and Margaret Roepke was needed. In the alternative class- room. Rick Lightfoot spent five periods a day working with a total of about forty students. They usually needed ex- tra help just in certain sub- jects. Most of them spent much of the day in regu- lar classes. Coming in several times every week, Joan Gor- man worked with the few who have hearing or speech problems, and Pam Etheridge worked with one legally blind student. To make certain every student could get the best education possible, whenever any student was having trouble learn- ing or keeping up with studies — for nearly any reason — a special teacher and class was there to help. And spe- cial education does not mean that the class work is always easier than it might be in a regular class; it just means special help where it is needed. — Stacy Evans As part of the In-School Youth Program, Shirley Smith talks with students about career opportu- nities and worker responsibilities in addition to helping them find ways to improve in their classes. She and Robin Williams were in the building two days each week, photo by Chad Forth M a 76 Special Education Sophomore Lisa Littlejohn gets some extra tieip with her school work from Robin Wil- liams, In-School Youth Program teacher. photo by Chad Forth Special aide Pauline Kretler goes over an assignment with seventh grader Jenny Ferguson in Mrs. Cramer ' s classroom, photo by Chad Forth The strange hat that LD EH teacher Sherry Cramer is wear- ing is the headgear that came this year for eighth grader Betty Eicher so she could use a computer. Betty has cere bral palsy so se- verely that she cannot talk and has almost no control of her arms. With this device she can, with help, slowly type what she wants to say. photo by Amy lylcDaniel Blind teacher of the visually impaired, Pam Etheridge with her dog Karen, is ready to leave after one of her visits to Leo. Guid- ance counselor Carol Gross is with her. photo by Arr)y l cDaniel M 9 « ' •  • i la « v « « •• i Pam Etheridge, itinerant (traveling) teacher for the visu- ally impaired, easily relates to students who have visual prob- lems — she herself is blind. She made regular visits to the school mainly to work with sev- enth grader Lisa Miller, who is legally blind. She also met with other students, however, to help them understand more about blindness and the prob- lems of persons who are limited visually. While visiting his friend Sherry Cramer and at her invitation, Fred Olver, who has been blind since birth, visited some class- es. As students asked ques- tions, he frankly talked about his blindness, his active life, and his accomplishments, which in- clude two master ' s degrees. He and Ms, Etheridge helped the sighted see some things better. Special Education 77 Finished with lunch, students hang around in the hall outside the cafeteria and talk with Mr. Piatt, who is on duty to see than no one wanders the halls until it ' s time to head for fifth period classes, photo t Y Amy McDaniel Fund-raising candy sales took place in the halls nearly all year long. Here juniors Vicki Grayless, Trista Holwager, and Jamie Kim- bel make a transaction, photo by Jamee Gorton With their lockers close togeth- er, exchange students Eugene Rudolf, Kike OH Arroyo, Patricia Ozores, and Birgit Kaiser meet in the hall to exchange stories of their experiences at Leo. photo ty Roy Peorson Junior high students stop at their lockers to put away books, get out other books, and wait for their friends before going to their next classes, photo by i?ay Pearson 78 Passing Time The halls during passing time are overrun with stu- dents. Some feel relief because the test they have just taken wasn ' t as bad as they thought it would be. Others are in dread of their next class because their 60-page essay is due and they have only 21 pages done. Almost all are hap- py to have a few minutes of freedom. The five minutes be- tween classes is used for Passing Time a variety of things. The real reason for that breal is so students can go to their locl ers to exchange books from the past class for books for the next class. They are also ex- pected to use the res- trooms and drinking foun- tains during those times so they don ' t have to ask to do it during class time — which they do anyway because there just isn ' t enough time between classes. Socializing is the main activity of passing time. Students meet with friends to catch up on the latest gossip or to make plans for after school. Sometimes there is a real emergency: to find out what was on the history test first period that they will have to take fourth period and haven ' t stud- ied for yet. Often ro- mance is in mind as steadies meet to hold hands (some even kiss!) in a few precious moments of togetherness. Sometimes students will make a quick stop in the library or the guidance of- fice. But that ' s almost al- ways done at the last minute because they can get passses there so they are not counted tardy when they arrive late to class. So while the main pur- pose of passing time is to get from one class to the next, it is really a social time with a few other things squeezed in and a last minute dash to get to class on time. — Michelle Rhoades The student bulletin board by ttie library contains a variety of announcements, posters, and ottier odds and ends of informa- tion students put up or are inter- ested in, like thie latest standings and scores of ttie bowling league ttiot Ms. Pardinek and ttie students are ctiecking, photo by Ray Pearson 79 Passing Time creating memories to lost a lifetime Library assistant, Mrs. Haines, liolds her six-week-old grand- son, Zocliary, after introducing him lO the child development class photo by Mary Ulrich Senior Rachel Gehring and junior Jamie Kimbel chat as they walk down the hall. Seniors Scott Lothamer and Darren Horter fol- low them OS they all head for their next classes. photo by Qebecca Sawyer 1 80 People photo by Qebecca Sawyer These students decided to eat ttieir lunchi picnic-style on ttie ris- ers that are in place ready for the Yuletide Festival. People moHe the year During o school year, many Inrer- ocrlons between people occur. The extent of this soclolizing depends upon many things, Including how out-going and soclolly active the in- dividuols ore. They mingle In groups lorge ond small and work, together and Individually as scholars. Any school year is filled with memorable activities ond happenings, but the people involved are what make those things really worth remembering. Day by day, from one person to the next, they are all important parts of this year 82 102 112 INSIDE Seniors are privileged; the under- classmen are still working their way up the ladder; the jr. high patiently await high school. Classes battle it out again in annual Class Tourney. Teachers and other staff members cope with students struggling through their high school years. People KRISTIE S. ANDERSON STEVEN J. ASH GREGORY E. BAUER BRAD J. BAUMAN EIRIK BJERTNAES SHANE D. BLOTKAMP ROBERT BROUSE LAURA A. BROWN TERRI L. BRYAN DAIN T. BUFE SHANA A, BURNS RONDA J, CASWELL I did it! I lived! My four years are over I Sam Gordon Dressed for the occasion, a large group of seniors gather at Burger King for their Halioween Breakfast Ciub meeting. 82 Meaning of Breakfast How can something as simple OS a morning meal inspire unity? It is not a matter of just nutrition or taste, but a matter of how it is acquired. This bit of philosophy started with the class of hence, the Breakfast Club. This year ' s seniors also followed the wisdom of graduates past, Throughout the year, members of the Breakfast Club would meet whenever they got the urge to share a gourmet fast food breakfast with friends or just to be among friends. Whatever the occasion (al- though none was required), they found time to continue the tradi- tion. They truly did know the meaning of breakfast. z LANCE B. CHRISMAN RANDY R. COLE ANGELA C, COLLINS MICHAEL A. CRICK NEAL R. CUNNINGHAM KENNETH M. DALY MITCHELL J. DELAGRANGE STEPHANIE D. DIEMER TIMOTHY S, DINI KENT C. DOCTOR DANIELLE C. DUCH JOSEPH S, DYE 83 JK JAMES W. EARL MICHELLE K. EGLI STACY A. EVANS ROBERT FIPP STEPHANIE L. FISHER CHARLENE K, FOUTS TINA M, FROHRIEP RACHEL R. GEHRING SAMUEL B, GORDON MARJORIE GRABER BRIAN C. GRIESER AMY I, HANDERSON Wh at is a senior? p. 4 More than one underclassman defines a senior as a person who thinks that all of a sudden they [the seniors] own the school and have the right to put down the underclassmen. They forgot that last year they complained about seniors doing it to them. Now they are carrying on the tradition of being ' uppity ' seniors. A senior is one step above a junior, ac- cording to many sophomores. Many lowerclassmen responses also included the wish It ' s what I wish I were now. A senior is a person who has been through heck ... , ac- cording to senior Kristie Anderson, or a person who has worked very hard to get where he is and deserves to be crazy and hove some fun, as senior Angle Hart- Captain of the ACAC championship vol- leybali team. Amy Neuhouser is congratu- lated by Dr. Stueipe after he accepted the trophy for the school. man thinks. Whatever the definition, next year the word senior may take on new meanings for the mem- bers of the Class of ' 88: the boss or someone who has been on the job longer than they, someone who Is about ready to receive a college degree, or just someone who is only in the last year of high school. RUBY J. HARE DARREN G. HARTER ANGELA M. HARTMAN LORI M, HEARE JULIE A. HETRICK PATRICK M. HILL BRIAN J. HOAR ALISON M. HORNER WESLEY J, HUBER KELLY D. HUDSON KIMBERLY K, HUFFMAN TINA M. HUNTER With its brass shining, the tympani rolis out a deep rumbie under the blurred drumsticl s of senior Joe Stueipe, 85 A Friend and a Gentleman Mike Crick has become a local stage and T.V. personality. He has made regular appearances on Channel 15 ' s Labor Day tele- thon for about five years. Mike is one of Jerry ' s kids, He was born with muscular dystrophy, (When he was 10, he was the local post- er child.) Since he was 12, Mike has been active with the Jesters at St. Francis College. He loves to perform! said his mother. Mike has been a real personal- ity at Leo too. He has a spark of mischief. He could not sneak up on anyone — the purr of his mo- tored chair-on-wheels was a dead giveaway — but no one was ever completely safe from his jokes or teasing. Mike is a friend of everyone and a gentleman. He has been known to haul packages for a teacher or escort a pretty girl down the hall. Since using a pen- cil is slow work for him, the com- puter was important. When he finished his school work, he con- tinued typing — for teachers, for the school paper, for anyone JS HEATHER E. HUNTINGTON PHUONG K. HUYNH GENEROSA JONES JEFFERY W. JONES BIRGIT KAISER CYNTHIA L. KISSNER JASON C. KITE CHARLENE K. KNEPP JOSEPH F, KNIGHT TRAGI L, KNOBLAUCH CHRISTIAN M. KOESTER KATHERINE M KOONS As Mike Crick and l is art teaclier Mrs. Mary Lou Hoibrook iook at ihe album pho- tos, feilow art student Marj Graber teils of the recent wedding in her fomiiy. who asked for help, Mike kept busy and involved during his high school years. Among other things he was a member of the concert choir. He would probably have done even more if his wheelchair were jet propelled! photo by Amy Mc Daniel KEVIN N. KREILACH JENNIFER L. KRETLER NEIEL J. KUHN MONTE A, LENGACHER AMY L. LINKER DAWN M. UTTLEJOHN JERRY A. LOTHAMER SCOTT A. LOTHAMER CHRISTOPHER R. MARQUARDT AMY L. McDANIEL JOE w. Mcpherson LESLEY L, MEREDITH 87 K AMY R, MILLER CHRISTOPHER A. MILLER DAWN N. MILLER KENDRA L. MILLER MARK D. MILLER RENEA A. MILLER TIMOTHY A. MINICH ERIC W. MONTEITH JOYIA N, MORGAN DAVID F, NANCE AMY J. NEUHOUSER CHRISTIAN D. NEUHOUSER Wh en is a senior? Having senior portraits tal en, being measured for caps and gowns, and sending applications to colleges are just some senior happenings. Any one of tfiem could trigger a realization of Hey, I ' m a senior! The fact that I ' m really a sen- ior hit me when I started thinking that in just a few weeks some of my friends will be out of school, said Tina Frohriep as she talked about the January grads. It just seems like another year, said Debbie Peters, I don ' t think it will be real until prob- ably graduation. Most of the other seniors echoed that same feeling. As Mike Crick said, It hasn ' t ' hit ' me yet. z KEITH A. NEUMAN SHELLY L. NICHOLS ENRIQUE OU ARROYO DAWN R, OLIVER LESLIE L, ORT CHARLES C. PANCHEV DEBRA S. PETERS ELAINE K. PFISTER JENNIFER L. POIRY KATHERINE M. PREMER JENNIFER K. RAYL ANN M, REECE Trying to decide where to eat luncti, Monte Langachier and Jason Sauder wait for some of the other seniors to arrive photo by Sam Gordon Creativity evident from their Halloween costumes, Char- lene Knepp and Jennifer Kretler also use their talents for water color painting photo by Amy fvtcDaniel 89 JX DAVID W. RESCHLY JENNIFER S. RICHARDS DANIEL M, ROMAN TRACY ROSCOE EUGENE F. RUDOLF KIMBERLY L. SANDERSON JASON A. SAUDER RICHARD J. SAUDER BERNARD R, SCHWABEN NATHAN A. SHADE JAYME M. SHAW PAULA J. SMEAD Wh at are senior privileges? 90 There aren ' t any! some sen- iors responded to the question, We can park in the south lot now. Big deal, Since parl ing sticl ers were no longer required (as of this year), underclassmen also slipped into those spaces. The senior lot was not such a privileged place anyway, as sen- iors soon discovered. Once traffic started flowing around the school and out through that lot, the line soon extended back into the north parking lot. Finding a break was nearly impossible, and o six- minute wait to leave could seem more like twenty. The five-minutes-first in one lunch line meant that only a few seniors were eating before the lowlies joined them. Some freshmen were even finished with their lunch before the last of the seniors had their food in tray. Seniors complained, but they still had privileges. Their prom tick- ets were free. In second semes- ter, only they could go on modi- fied schedules — arrive late skipping a first period study hall or z SCOTT A. SMITH TROY E. SMITH CHAD T. STUCKEY JOSEPH W. STUELPE AMIE L. SUMNEY JENNIFER M. SWOVELAND HEATHER A, VENDRELY MARC A, VENDRELY DAVID W, VINCENT PETER S. VOIGT MICHELLE L. WEARLEY PAUL R. WEBB photo by Amy McDaniel SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: president Jeff Jones, treasurer Brian Grieser, vice presi- dent Dawn Oliver, secretary Paula Smead. Leo is here as Jeff shows on a map of Indiana and about here as Brian indicates on the globe, leave early for work. Excused ab- sences were granted for days off to visit college campuses. Then one final bonus was theirs: they were out of high school one week before any of the others even fin- ished this year. Senior privileges? They had them — just not as many as they may have liked, oa Peopie, cm MOMt tiy . . . Mark Ackley 11 Donald Alfeld 1 1 Dan Alleger 9 Amy Amstutz 10 Russ Arellano 1 1 Jeff Arnold 1 1 Randy Artherhults 9 Terri Ash 10 Michelle Bachinsky 1 1 Dave Bailey 10 Jennifer Baker 10 Pat Baker 10 Terri Baldwin 1 1 Erin Barker 1 1 yVendy Bartle 1 1 Tom Bates 9 Eric Bauer 9 Jodi Bduman 1 1 Wendy Bduman 10 Peggy Bearss 10 Lori Beck 9 Dovid Beeching 9 David Beers 1 1 Kris Bender 9 Heather Bennett 10 Shawn Bennett 10 Michele Bergdall 10 Michael Berfoli 1 1 Denise Beyeler 9 Tisho Beyeler 1 1 Matt Biddle 1 1 Joe Bishop 10 Jodi Bixby 10 Kate Bloom 10 Matt Blotkamp 9 Scott Blotkamp 1 1 Jennifer Bollier 10 Tracey Boward 10 Kelly Boyce 9 Garner Brandenberger 1 1 Not wanting to waste some of the worm fall sunshine, junior Rita Vondran does some of her studying outside in her lawn. photo by Amy McDoniel 92 Word slipped out of the publication room tliot tlie pic- tures of tl-ie urider- clossmen would be mixed together in this section of the yearbook. Not many heard; but from those who did, reac- tions ranged from a not-so-mild I don ' t lil e the idea, to something more vio- lent (and unprint- able). A few real- ized, Oh, nol My picture will be right next to my sister ' s. I can ' t stand herl Several of them were not quite so radical when they learned that the jun- ior high students would be in a sepa- rate section, (con- tinued p. 94) Chuck Bricker 9 Jason Brimner 9 Mike Broda 1 1 Jeff Bfower 9 Katina Brown 9 Frank Bryan 9 Pam Burkett 1 1 Rick Busch 11 Tunde Busch 9 Angle Butler 1 1 Scott Butler 1 1 Shone Byler 9 Loro Cardin 1 1 Dan Corey 10 Brad Carnes 1 1 Meg Cass 10 Doug Castator 1 1 Ginny Clay 9 Dawn Coleman 1 1 Cara Collins 1 1 Paula Collins 9 Stephanie Combs 1 1 Chris Cook 1 1 Down Cook 9 Rob Cook 1 1 Ann Coolman 10 Don Crick 1 1 Tamra Crossgrove 9 Amber Croteau 9 Danise Croussore 1 1 Warren Crowe 10 Melissa Crum 9 Katie Culbertson 9 Craig Dohlkamp 1 1 Willy Dales 1 1 Shelly Davis 9 Alisho Dawson 10 Mark Deebel 9 Byron DeLaBarre 10 Derek Deiagrange 9 ' ! ' in Lunch time is a good time for talking yyith friends as well as eating. This group of freshmen in the auditeria appear to prove that point. photo by Amy McDoniel 93 . ' Onathan Delagrange 1 1 Dona Dewitt 10 Michelle Dibert 10 Ray Dilisi 10 Robb DivelbJss 9 Chae Dolsen 1 1 Amy Donley 10 Mike Dresner 10 Craig Dubea 10 Dan Dubeo 1 1 Adam Dunlap 10 Tonya Dunlap 9 Tonya Eastes 1 1 Joel Eastman 1 1 Connie Egli 10 Mike Erb 9 Charity Eubank 9 Tom Eubank 10 Amy Ferguson 10 George Fields 1 1 Joe Fipp 1 1 Sarah Fipp 9 Amber Firman 10 Raymond Fischer 9 Kirk Fitzgerald 1 1 Beth Fogle 1 1 Chad Forth 10 Kurt Frederick 11 Kristi Fries 1 1 Angela Fritz 10 Matt Fulk 1 1 Jamie Fuller 11 Brandy Furnish 10 Jomee Gorton 1 1 Lori Gaul 10 Frances Gee 1 1 Kevin Geise 9 Kyle Geise 10 Kathleen Gephart 11 Chance Giddens 1 1 MINGLE continued This little blaze may rekin- dle to bonfire size after the ' 88 homecoming game, but a fire eventually burns out. The sparks of it will fade as these recorded memories become more important. By the year 2008, when members of the Class of ' 88 are gathering for their 20th- year reunion and the Class of ' 89 is planning theirs, they may look at this book and say, Hey, I remember him! He was a grade behind me, but we sure had a lot of fun in old What ' s-his-name ' s class or I didn ' t realize that Joe looked so much like his sister. He doesn ' t any more; she still has hairl The mixture and mingling of students are what fills any school year with things to remember. 94 A sudden noise gets immediate, varied responses from juniors Cara Coilins and Tristo Holwcger and also a look of puzzle- ment from teacher Tom Steinhouser. photo by Sam Gordon Victoria Grayless 1 1 Chad Grieser 9 Gena Gnnstead 9 Trent Grorud 9 Jamie Grunden W Mark Hamman 9 Scott Hamman 1 1 Jeffrey Hampton 9 Troy Hankins 10 Jason Hanna 10 Robyn Harris 1 1 Connie Harter 1 1 Angie Hartman 10 Daniel Hayes 9 Heidi Heath 10 Michael Hechler 1 1 Kristi Helmuth 9 Marie Hersey 1 1 Eli Hesterman 10 Chad Hetrick 9 Jason Hewitt 9 Jeff Hinkle 10 Julie Hohl 10 Jennifer Holle 9 Tristo Holwager 1 1 Jim Hope 1 1 Shanna Hermann 10 Bill Horner 9 Brandy Hoyi ey 10 Rachel Hubartt 10 Jayme Hudson 1 1 Trevor Huntington 10 Tony Huynh 9 Alana Jacquay 1 1 Andrea Jomison 9 Julie Jennings 10 Brian Johnson 9 Angie Jones 10 Ferdy Jones 10 Patricia Jones 9 Having poured the pairit she v anted, sophomore Heidi Strosser is ready to return to her art project photo by Rebecca Sawyer Janie Kaminer 1 1 Chad Kasper 10 Staci Kaylor 9 Clint Keesler 1 1 Shannon Keesler 9 Jody Kelley 9 Jamie Kimbel 1 1 Ken Kimes 9 Jerry Kissner 1 1 Tami Kitchen 10 Jennie Klopfenstein 10 Michael Klopfenstein 10 Jennifer Knight 9 Troy Koch 1 1 Karia Kochersperger Scott Koons 1 1 Teresa Koons 9 Anne Korte 1 1 Carolyn Kouder 9 Chad Krouse 1 1 Eric Kretler 10 Angle Kurtz 10 Brad Kurtz 10 John Ladd 10 Why not do it later? You walk in the door; you throw down your books; you contemplate your next move. Let ' s see . . . tour tests tomor- row and a ten-page es- say due the day after . . . An idea hits: LATER . . . you ' ll do it LATER — the all-purpose solution is LAT- ER. Then later that night — but it ' s not night; it ' s morning, 2;34 A.M. to be exact — It ' s no use, you realize; as they say, It just ain ' t gonna happen. Lori Laird 10 Matt Lake 10 Bruce Lantz 9 Amy Laux 11 Kerry Lederman 11 Jon Lemon 1 1 Jeni Lengocher 10 Nicole Lengocher 1 1 Ryan Lewis 10 Tara Lewis 9 Mark Linker 11 Lisa Littlejohn 10 Heather Livingston 10 Nicola Livingston 9 Eric Loser 10 Amy Lothorner 9 96 Many students have been through similar sce- narios. For many, procras- tination is a way of life. It has a mystique all its own. The uniqueness of such a lifestyle is non-existant, and the practice of pro- crastination often fails to be profitable. While every school has its own breed of A students who can breeze through with or without 2:34 A.M. study sessions, they make up only a small fraction of any student body. Of course, procrastina- tion may not seem like such. One may decide to use the old I ' ll watch T.V. and do my homework at the same time method. Using just the commercial time, ten and eleven twenty-sevenths sit coms may be consumed while twelve trig problems are calculated only to be turned in too late. By whatever terms, it still amounts to procrastina- tion. — Mike Broda Todd Lothdmer 1 1 Cory Lowden 11 Heather MacQueen 1 1 Dianne McConnell 10 Heather McGinnis 1 1 Jason McKee 9 Jeff McKee 10 Kris McNiece 9 Tim McNiece 1 1 Elaine McPherson 1 1 Down Meredith 10 Liso Meyer 10 Lisa Miazgo 10 Dana Miller 9 Jay Miller 1 1 Doug Minich 10 Rick Mishler 11 Angle Mix 10 Angela Moore 1 1 Melany Mooreheod 1 1 Tom Mozena 1 1 Scot Mueller 10 Shelly Nance 9 Alishio Nichols 9 Anticipating a potentially hu- morous situation makes Jeff Hin- kle restrain Colby Prough (soph- omores) from aiding Mrs. Sawyer launch a box Into storage. During a frantic moment in the Spanish room, freshman Robb Divelbiss makes sure Mrs. Dona- hue isn ' t aware of the foreign substance being removed from Chad Grieser ' s hair. Junior class dispels a traditional headache Someone once said that tradi- tions were made to be broken. Well, the class of ' 89 is relieved to have brol en one tradition; ' Would you like to buy a maga- zine subscription? is a phrase that the juniors did not have to utter this year. In fact, it was the dread of this phrase that con- vinced the juniors to pull money from their own pockets and pay class dues. The money collected from the students will cover a number of expenses. Dr. Stueipe also believed drop- ping such fundraisers would be an elimination of the headaches ... and perhaps, for once, most students agreed with him, Headache is the prefect de- scription of what fund raisers are for many: Students, told that they once again have to use their salesman skills for a fundraiser, groan, Not again. They tell their parents about the fund-raiser; the parents groan, Not again. The students go door-to-door to sell and people answer the door and groan Not again. So, in the best interests of al- most everyone involved, one more headache has been elimi- nated from school life. Students elected to pay class dues on an increasing scale starting in sev- enth grade. By the time junior prom costs and senior graduation expenses roll around, the class treasury will be ready without the fuss and frustrations of fundraisers. — Mike Broda Junior Class Officers: treasurer Cara Collins, secretary Steptianie Combs, vice president Vicki Grayless, president Trista Holwagor photo by Mary Ulrich Sophomore Class Officers; vice president Wendy Bauman, secretary Julie Hohl, president Jenny Orr, treasurer Eli Hestermann. photo by Amy McDaniel Frestiman Class Officers: vice president Darrin Platter, secretary Rob Divelbiss, president Ryan VanLue, treasurer Kim Stuckey. photo by Mary Ulrich Debbie Premer 9 Jeff Premer 1 1 Laura Premer 10 Colby Prougfi 10 Elliott Putt 10 Tom Ream 9 Chris Reidy 9 Mictielle Rhoades 1 1 Jason Richards 1 1 Meaghan Ritchey 1 1 Jeff Roach 9 Jodi Roach 1 1 98 Lunch time is for more than just eating; it ' s for so- cializing and goofing off a bit too, as these junior girls are doing. photo by Jamee Gorton Sophomores Allen Wise, Jenny Orr, and Angle Hortman work in the foreign lan- guage hall. The two desi s, used by ser- vice worl ers or advanced language stu- dents, hove become a popular place to socialize and study, photo by Amy Honderson Candice Snelling 9 Chad Springer 1 1 Erik Stella 9 Kendra Steury 1 1 Heidi Strasser 10 Kris Straughn 1 1 Doug Stuckey 10 Holly Stuckey 9 Kimberly Stuckey 9 Scott Stuckey 10 Spence Stuckey 9 Jenifer Stueipe 10 Kottiy Sutton 10 Mictielle Swortz 9 Penne Swortz 9 Gary Thornton 11 Joneile Uhrick 1 1 Mary Ulrich 1 1 Cindi VonDolah 1 1 Ryan VanLue 9 Lorraine Vendrely 9 Mary Verhest 9 Meiinda Voigt 10 Marc Voiroi 11 Rita Vorndran 1 1 Stephanie Vorndran 10 Tracy Waltenburg 1 1 Robert Walters 10 Brad Wdshburn 9 John Wotkins 10 Jennifer Weaver 9 Ricky Weber 1 1 Shown Welimon 9 Jennifer Wells 1 1 David Wertman 1 1 THB LION ' S TALE STAFF: (front) Colby Prough, Sam Gordon, (rov 2) Wendy Bartle, Jason Rictiards, Mike Dresner, Heattier Liv- ingston, Pam Witmer, (row 3) Anny McDaniel, Mike Broda, Jeff Hinkle, Heidi Heath, Mitch Dela- grange, Michelle Dibert, Tom Eubank, Jodi Bixby, Janie Kominer, Brandy Furnish, photo by WoTters 00 Todd West 9 Marcia Wiblin 10 John Willis 1 ■! Lori Wilson 11 Allen Wise 10 Susan Wisler 1 1 Pamela Witmer 10 Jennifer Witt 10 Karen Witte 1 1 Tony Woods 10 Joe Wormon 9 Christa York 9 Joni Zeimmer 1 1 Ron Zimmerman 1 1 Victoria Zych 9 E THE E lOnSTAL The transition of the school newspa- per. The Lion ' s Tale, from what it was in years past to what it is now was not a smooth one. Problems ranging from how to get the paper to Decatur (where it is now printed) to petty bick- ering among the staff, an all out war, then back to petty bickering created a scenerio half way between a soap opera and a bad sit-com — not the best environment for volume XXXIV of the school newspaper to be born. Despite all the problems, surmount- able or insurmountable. The Lion ' s Tale became a more organized and pro- fessional looking publication. It also — sometimes to Dr. Stuelpe ' s uneasiness — became a more controversial publi- cation, much of that stemming from the regular feature column, Leo Outer Limits and through the many different and sometimes opposing opinions that were expressed in the editorials and letters to the editor. A short story in the Christmas issue displaying — in an un- orthodox manner — the materialism of the holidays also stirred up many stu- dents. With its new, more professional look and a combination of controversy, lib- eralism, outstanding artwork (including the Li ' l Lion who adorned each issue), and humorous relief. The Lion ' s Tale fi- nally became a positive port of the school. — Mike Brodo Working with a lightboard and The Lion ' s Tale layout is o lot like doing a jigsaw puzzle, as co-editors Mike Broda and Heidi Heath found this year. photo by Amy McDaniel 101 Freshman Katie Culbertson tries a tricycle for size and gears up for the race which her team won. photo by Ray Pearson onor In their win over the juniors, senior Scott Lothamer spikes the ball and catches junior Chae Dolsen almost flat-footed, photo by Ray Pearson Dubbed the Royal Class of ' 88, the seniors did their best to turn class tourney into an affair of honor. In the true tradition of roy- alty (dressed in their cardboard Burger King crowns), the seniors were arrogant and cocky all the way to their triumph for they knew it was once again the time for the senior s to be victorious. Finishing only nine total points behind the seniors, the sopho- mores, with their military camp in the bleachers (and their theme Good Morning, Leo High ) also displayed a firm amount of arro- gance just as all true champions should. They also proved they ore the most likely candidates to suc- ceed the class of ' 88 as next year ' s champion. Perhaps the juniors ' biggest sur- prise in class tourney was the fact that they didn ' t finish last. The class of ' 89 ' s lack of ambition has always been apparent. This year they tried to overcome that fault, and hopefully next year they can soy (even though it was their theme this year) We ' re back to haunt you. Last came the freshmen whose approach may have been their downfall. While the other three classes were ready to wage war, the freshmen ' s display donned a large peace symbol. Although their theme and intention was to rise above the rest, they were only left saying wait ' til next year. Helping to cap a fairy tale year for the seniors, class tourney was indeed an affair of honor. And in the end those who deserved to, lived happily ever after in a king- dom ruled by seniors. 1Q2 Class Tourney The seniors cheer as they learn they royally won the class tourney, photo by Amy McOanlel The campsites have been prepared; the war will soon start. Royalty won the display and the haunting came in sec- ond, photo by Amy McDaniel Filling sand bags for their campsite Good Morning, Leo High, sophomores Jamie Grunden, Lisa Meyer, and Amy Am- stutz get ready for the big battle, photo by Amy McDaniel Class Tourney 103 In the battle of the muscles, the sopho- mores (left) out-pulled the freshmen (right) and then went on to topple the seniors to finish first in the tug-of-war. Ml , Steinhauser referees, photo by Amy McDaniol A war cry didn ' t help sophomore Mike Dresner and his team to win the tricy- cle race. The team was disqualified. photo by Amy lylcDanie! THE BATTLE BEP«BTS EVENT 1st place 2nd place Display Seniors ; .• Juniors Egg Toss (boys) • Freshmen Sophomores Egg Toss (girls) _ = ■ Freshmen Seniors Ping Pong (boys) . , Seniors • [ , Freshmen Ping Pong (girls) Freshmen Sophomores Volleyball ° , , . Seniors « Sophomores Arm Wrestling (boys) • : .; Freshmen Juniors Arm Wrestling (girls) Seniors ® Juniors Participation ■ Freshmen Sophomores Shuttle Run Seniors Freshmen Obstacle Course (boys) i Juniors Seniors Obstacle Course (girls) ■ Seniors ♦ ' Juniors Tricycle Race Freshmen Seniors Tug-of-War .. • . ' Sophomores Seniors Basketball (boys) Juniors Sophomores Basketball (girls) Juniors Sophomores Lip Sync Sophomores Seniors (tie) Freshmen Totals. Seniors 147 Sophomores 136 Juniors 115 Freshmen 69 i f photo by Amy McDaniel Decorating their freshmen bleacher display, Penne Swartz gets a balloon ready for Kristi Helmuth to hang in place, ptmto by Amy McDanlel In the first round, seniors Chris Neuhouser and Monte Lengacher face juniors Gary Thornton and Kerry Lederman and win on their way to first place in ping pong, photo by Amy McDamel In spite of the efforts of juniors Lori Wilson and Brad Games, their team lost. Class Tourney 105 dideiiti cm f ute uit ' tb ' . . . Elizabeth Ader 8 Chris Albright 8 Chris Alfeid 8 Bret Alien 7 Eric Armstrong 7 Jennifer Arnold 8 Jonathan Arnold 8 Jessica Bahls 7 Alan Baker 8 Erin Baker 8 Tinri Bates 7 Tony Bates 8 Krista Beaty 7 Amanda Beaver 8 Michele Beers 8 Stephanie Bennett 7 Lacy Bertoli 7 Joson Beverly 7 Tecia Bobay 7 Hope Bontreger 7 Heather Bowman 7 Scott Bradley 7 Jon brown 8 Shawn Brown 7 Lesley Buckmoster 8 Randa Bute 8 Jason Buhr 7 Chris Burns 8 Joclyn Busch 8 Christina Cass 7 Adam Caswell 8 Thomas Caswell II 7 Kevin Cogdell 7 Carrie Combs 7 Jason Conn 8 Collette Conrad 8 Andrew Cook 7 Angela Cook 8 Ryan Cook 8 Carrie Crooks 8 On seventh grade orientation night, the new junior highers and their parents filled homerooms like this one to become ac- quainted with their new school and rules. photo by Amy McDaniet 106 Maybe it ' s the fact that the upper- classmen, as tradi- tion dictates, dis- played no respect for the seventh and eighth graders that made it tough for them to be proud. They keep get- ting shorter every year, would be one of the many things a seventh or eighth grader might hear OS he or she walked into the senior high hall, However, such things really did not bruise junior highers ' egos too much. In fact, it kept them alert and even more anxious to earn their way into the upper class ranks, (contin- ued on p. 108) Rachelle Culbert 8 Jason Currington 7 Jennifer Davis 7 Sharon Davis 8 Amy Detwiler 7 Andrew Detwiler 8 Danielle DeWitt 7 Jill Didion 7 Chad Dillinger 8 Krista Dittnnann 8 Tayo Dolsen 8 Curtis Donley 7 Christine Douglas 7 Matthew Dresner 7 Kimberlee Duman 8 Jennifer Edwards 7 Robert Eicher 8 Jon Erb 8 Chad Ervin 7 Jenny Ferguson 7 Matt Fischer 7 Laurie Fisher 8 Jill Fogle 8 Kimberly Frenger 8 Stephanie Fries 7 Ryan Fruchey 7 Melissa Fuller 7 Kris Furnish 8 Zachary Gabet 7 Troy Garber 7 Erin Gorton 7 Matt Gerke 7 Deonne Girardot 8 James Glass 8 Jeffrey Gordon 7 Melissa Gordon 8 James Greer Jr. 7 Mark Grorud 8 Amy Grueb 7 Jennifer Habegger 8 Junior high students stop at their lockers between classes. More than places to store books, lockers were social points — and for some of the girls, beau- ty salons, photo by Vtcki Grayless 107 As she gets on the bus in the fall, seventh grader Hope Bontreger appears to be a bit apprehensive about something, photo by Kerry Leder- Karl Hammond 7 Jason Hankins 7 Kimberly Hare 8 Melissa Hartman 8 Holly Heath 7 Mellnda Heller 8 Andrea Hersey 7 Kara Hersey 8 Rachel Hestermann 8 Jeremy Hood 7 MIndy Hood 8 Mara Hormann 7 Becky Howey 7 Jason Husdon 7 Bra ndon Huntington 8 Jennifer Jennings 7 Tami Jess 8 Jill Kaminer 8 John Keith 7 Jamie Kelley 8 Michael Kelly 7 Julie King 8 Danyelle Kitchen 8 Scott Klopfenstein 8 Sherl Klopfenstein 8 Cindy Koons 8 Steve Korte 7 Chris Kurtz 8 Tim Lange 7 Tim Lemon 7 Angela Lengacher 8 Misty Levi is 8 Jason Liechty 8 Jayne Liechty 7 Becky Linnemeier 7 LEARN continued All the students in every grade had one thing in com- mon they yyere hiere to learn The seventh graders, however, arrived at the concept a bit differently since helping seventh graders get lost was a pastime of some overly-indulgent, not-so-good Samari- tan senior high stu- dents. But a seventh grader could learn quite a bit in a very short time by walk- ing into a room full of seniors by mistake — that was learning the hard way. Then too, for some, sitting through a fifty-five minute class was also not always ex- actly the easy way to learn. In any case, les- sons learned outside the classroom are just as important as the ones learned in- Branden Linnemeier i Kara Linnemeier 7 Holly Livingston 7 Frank Lovett 7 Rodney Martin 8 Tim Martin 7 Christy Maust 8 Mandi McComb 8 Jamie McDaniel 8 Kimberly McKee i Amy McMahan 8 Chris McNeely 7 Amy Menshy £ Brad Meyer 7 Chris Miller 8 Shelly Miller 8 Tami Miller 8 Matt Minich 8 Michelle Moore 8 Melissa Moorehead 7 Scott Moorehead 7 Eighth Grade Officers: secretary Sarah VanLue, treasurer Colette Conrad, president Melissa Hartmon, vice president Jenny Arnold photo by Amy McDaniel Seventh Grade Officers; secretory Carrie Combs, president Christy Cass, vice president Jayne Leichty, treasurer Matt Gerke. photo by Amy McDaniel side, and they sur- vived to make it to high school, even if only so they could look down on future junior high students and say They ' re getting shorter ev- ery year, aren ' t they? — Mike Broda The day must be going well for seventh graders Steve Korte and Matt Fischer since they appear to be in a good mood between classes, photo by Chad Forth In the commons after lunch, Heather Smith helps Shelly Miller make a phone coll as their eighth grade classmate Heather Paschal giggles at being caught by the photographer, photo by Chad Forth 109 A state of mind? Moving into the jun- ior high, seventh and eighth graders sudden- ly discovered nevj di- mensions on an old ex- perience: tedium. They would often complain about the mind-numb- ing boredom involved Vk ith being one step av ay from high school. Perhaps they didn ' t re- alize that more often than teachers boring classes, classes bored the teachers; and so continued this tradition of seeing the same im- age on through both sides of the glass. Hov - ever, teacher tedium was not a concern of the seventh and eighth graders. They would often be much more concerned with such interesting concepts as lunch mods. What can you do with your lunch that would be interesting and fun for the entire lunch table? Food art was born from this tedium, Maybe Mr. Kierstead is right; perhaps boredom is a state of mind. In any case, things such as food couldn ' t liven up a day that much and boredom could be tolera- ble, or at least one had to make it tolerable — af- ter all, even if they did agree with Mr. Kier- stead, they would never admit it. — Mike Broda Two thirds of this little sec- tion of the eighth grade choir show definite signs of boredom, but then anyone might while listen- ing to someone do vocal exercises, photo by Amy Han- derson Seventh grade cheerleaders Julie Steininger and Erin Gorton practice cheer routines outside the gym, photo by jamee Gorton 110 Jeannie Mosley 8 Theresa Murden 7 Tim Myers 8 Heather Newman 7 Dana Nixon 8 Todd Ormsby 8 Elizabeth Osborn 8 Ross Palmer 8 Heather Paschal 8 Jeni Pearson 8 Cassi Pence 7 Amy Pongratz 8 Aaron Powell 8 Scott Reidy 8 Besty Rhoades 7 Stephen Richards 7 Adam Robinson 7 Ann Roman 8 Abby Sanders 7 Shannon Sauder 8 Tim Savage 7 Laurel Schlie 7 Eric Schrimshaw 8 Tanya Schroeder i Jamie Schwartz 7 Lydia Sell 8 Nicole Shafer 7 Brian Shutty 8 Kevin Slough 8 April Smith 7 Heather Smith 8 Christopher Springer 7 Brock Squire 7 Danyelle Stein 7 Julie Steininger 7 Jason Steury 7 Matthew Swartz 7 Mike Truden 8 Nathan Turner 7 Becky Vandegrift 7 Christa Vande Zande Sarah VanLue 8 Joy Vendrely 7 Kenny Voirol 8 Robert Voirol 7 Mark Vorndron 7 Matthew Vukovich 7 Fred Waltenburg 8 Keith Walters 7 Mike Watkins 8 Jacki Weaver 7 Don Wertman 8 Jeff Witt 8 Jeff Worman 7 Erin Wysong 8 Ryan Zigler 7 Seventh grader Matt Gerke takes notes in Mr, Kennell ' s Global Studies class, photo by Sam Gordon The following Amish students are not pictured: seventh grade — Marcus Graber, Reuben Graber, Wilbur Lengacher, Marlin Schwartz, Michael Schwartz; eighth grade — Elizabeth Eicher, Steven Eicher, Enos Graber, Ma- linda Schmucker, Mervin Schmucker. As his father watches, Ryan Zigler trys his locker combination on sev- enth grade orientation evening. photo by Amy McDaniel German teacher Ms. Pordinek shows sophomore Jen Stueipe how a German Christmas mer- ry-go-round decoration turns from the heat of lighted candles under its windmill-type top. photo by Amy McDaniel During a coffee break away from the library, Mrs. Pepple spends a few minutes talking with senior Monte Lengacher. photo by Amy Handerson wj f Shortly before the seniors ' last day of school, English teacher Mrs. Lipp helps one of her fa- vorite seniors, Mike Crick, celebrate his com- ing graduation, photo by l ary Ulrlch % 12 Friendships bridge student ' teacher gap Although school may sometimes seem like a joil, many students don ' t feel that teach- ers always act as their keepers. In fact, many students develop friendships with their teachers that may last beyond graduation. Teachers are no longer just authoritarian fig- ures to students; they are becoming their friends. Friendships like these seem to last through the years. The students who have teachers as good friends are not necessarily teachers ' pets. Brown nosing is not the key to these friendships; they are based on common in- terests plus respect and understanding. It has not been unusual to find teachers just joking with students or catching up on their latest romances. Now, however, these stu- dent-teacher relation- ships often go much deeper as students confide more in some of their teachers and the teachers in turn can relate thoughts and ideas from their perspective. Through these rela- tions, students finally realize that teachers are people too while teachers also gain a better understanding of teenagers because a common ground is reached which bridges the distance between them. — Michelle Rhoades Relationships between students and teachers have become more relaxed and often more fun. In one of those relaxed mo- ments, senior Jerry Lothamer shows that Mr, Gabet is also just one of the guys, photo by Amy Handerson Friendships 113 Besides being athletic director, Hal Piatt coordinates the whole school cal- endar and makes the daily P. A. an- nouncements, photo by Brad Carnes Among her duties as guidance office secretary, Pat Barker does a lot of typing, and she probably knows more individual students than just about anyone else in the school, photo by Amy McDaniel ?m DDH ifte @[FFiC 1 Pat Barker, guidance secretary Carol Gross, guidance counselor Phil Kurtz, assistant principal Hal Piatt, athletic director Julie Sauder, treasurer £ Donna Short, attendance secretary Dr. Herb Stueipe, principai Mareditti Vendrely, athietic secretary Extra time-consuming pa- perwork and meetings hit Dr. Stueipe and IVIr. Kurtz plus the teachers this year. And students probably noticed that those two attended classes more often than in the past. Administrators regularly observe classes occasional- ly, but it occurred more of- ten this year because of East Allen ' s plan to improve the quality of education in the schools. Dr. Stueipe and Mr. Kurtz had to meet with individual teachers before and after an increased number of class visits in order to help teachers find ways to become more successful. Then they had to keep de- tailed records of it all. Though the administrators and teachers mostly agreed the extra time it all took was a nuisance, if the quality of teaching and the amount of learning improve even some, it will not all have been wasted time. - Administration - w.,.. ...w....„ DAY EVENING CUSTODIANS: (front) Steve Bottoms, Gory Huff, (standing) Dale Love, Mau- rice Hartman, (top) head custo- dian Denny McCreary. photo by Amy McDaniel BUS DRIVERS: Bev Zeimmer, Don Porter, Ctiarlotte Wertmon, Dick Vendrely, Lane Mull, Ruth Liechty, Jim Zink, Phyllis Thomas, Pat Hess, Jackie Wisnievi ski. (not pictured: mini bus driver Roberta Hart) photo by Amy McDoniel NIGHT CUSTODIANS: Bob Notestine, Pete Wattley, Long Huynh. photo by Kris Stroughn Cooks, custodians, and chauffeurs keep education running smoothly Teachers couldn ' t teach and students couldn ' t learn — at least not as well — if there weren ' t a good place in which to do it. And keep- ing this place operational CAFETERIA STAFF: (front row) Connie Chrismon, Dorcas Stuckey, Sherri Grieser, Jo Voirol, (row 2) Janice Lothamer, Liz Stults, manager Ann Miller, is a round-the-clock job for three crews of custodians. Of course, everyone working here is bound to get hungry. Preparing food — not to mention Margvi en Wermer, (back row) Marcia Neuhouser, Debbie McCreary, Linda Fuller, Karen Wise, Leah Hoger. photo by i ary washing all the dishes — is aptly done by 13 ladies. Even then the school wouldn ' t be full of eager learners if it weren ' t for 1 1 bus drivers transporting the students. Staff 115 Teadim dc -i Jerry Amstutz Health Business Randall Artherhults English AV Gifted Michael Bearman industrial Arts Art William Bollier Healtt) P.E. Science Biology Candace Brodway Englist) Donald Corey Health P. E . Science Sherry Cramer LD EH Ronald Crosby Mattiematics Computer Judith Davis Mattiennatics P. E. Ronald Divelbiss Science Marine Biology Gerodine Donahue Spanish Phyllis Doyle Paraprofessional (A V) Kevin Drew Instrumental Music Jack Flick Vocal Music Dolores Fisher Study Hall Not only does Mike Bear- men teach an art class in pottery, he gets in there and gets his hands mud- dy too. photo by Amy McDaniet Still wearing their safety gog- gles after a lab experiment, Ron Noyer goes over the re- sults with sophomore Jason Hanna. photo by f att Puk 116 Faculty Many times it ' s hard to compre- Inend that the teacher giving the fifty-minute iecture on the comprehen- sion of verbs or the availiability of oxen in medievai Engiand is a human being. Being a teacher meant sometimes going beyond the call of duty this year, Teachers v ould of- ten spend much of their spare time helping students fill out college en- trance applications or job applications. Several even donat- ed some of their early morning hours to helping the Ster- ling Sentinel Nomi- nees vyith practice interviews and prep- aration, (continued on p. 118) Replacing Candace Bradway second semester, Jeanette Downham taught four classes of sophiomore English during the last half of the school year, photo by Matt Futk Stephen Gobet Social Studies Joan Gorman Speech Hearing Jean Haines IMC Secretary Richard Hartung Science Mafiiematics Michael Hey P.E. Healtti Mary Lou Holbrook Art Photograpliy Kevin Jehl Business Social Studies Paul Kennell History Global Studies Richard Kierstead Social Studies Making a visit to school dur- ing the last few weeks of the year. Sherry Cramer Instro- duces her reason for end- ing her school year early — her new daughter Sarah, Deb Pepple also left early to give birth to a daughter. Kali Lynn, pnoto by Km Stroughn Faculty 117 Pauline Kretler Paraprofessional (LD EH) Connie Lake Nurse Rutli Lebzelter Mathematics Richard Lightfoot World History Alternative Ann Linson Business Computer Evelyn Lipp English Reading Julie Manger P. E. Home Economics Lynne Marquardt Science Mathematics Mary McArdle LD EH Marilyn Mundy Social Studies Substitute Ronald Noyer Physical Science Chemistry Julianne Pardinek German Debra Pepple Librarian Carlo Piazza Home Economics Carolyn Piatt English TEACH cont. Many faculty members put in long tiours helping to continue the tradi- tion ot having a highly successful spring musical and even more donated their time to the Special Olympics. This year, more than any, teachers in- volved themselves in extracurricular ac- tivities, proving that even when they ' re not teaching, there ' s something to learn from from them, — Mike Broda Before the pep session for basketball and gymnastics sectionals, cheerleading sponsor Lynn Bearman goes over details vi ith Randy Artherhults. Mr. A organized faculty skits for the pep sessions, photo by Ray Pearson On a crazy dress day, Ruth Lebzelter is caught wearing a wild pair of socks perfect for the spirit of the occasion. photo tDy Amy McDohiel Margaret Roepke Paraprofessional (LD EH) Rebecca Sawyer English Journalism Allen Schlatter English James Schneider English Mary Schrein English Art Connie Shade Paraprofessional (LD EH) Thomas Steinhauser Mathematics Philip Stucl ey industrial Arts Robert Walton Mathematics Junior high English teacher, Allen Schlatter pauses to smile for the photographer while he uses the copy machine. He says he really enjoys his teaching career, photo by Mary Ulrich As seventh graders in his Global Studies class bring up their pa- pers, Dick Kierstead checks over some of the assignments. After school hours, he is one of the most sought after and busiest starters in the area for cross country meets and track meets. photo by Jamee Gorton Faculty 1 9 umJ m. Obviously happy being surrounded by some of his students, Mr, Walton admitted that he will miss the daily contact with students after he retires this year, photo by Matt Fuik With co-workers Dale Love, Pete Wattley, and Long Huynh, Bob Notestine (right) takes a break from cleaning, photo by Kris straugtm Nota tMe ' ieat ei miqtSi wtftk Joining tiie Leo custodial staff six years ago (after leaving International Harvester), Robert Notestine will officially retire on June 24. He spent most of those school years working dur- ing the quiet hours of 1 1 p.m. to 7 a.m. His wife Sharon is also retiring this year after 24 years of working in the Leo Elementary caf- eteria. They plan to spend a lot of time travel- ing. Woltm Wanted Lea fod e£ John Robert Walton has taught in the math department for 23 years and has been very active in the sports program. He was head football coach from the time the program started at Leo in 1966 until 1974 and then was an assistant coach for two years. He also coached track from 1966 until 1985. I ' ve been fortunate to have many memo- rable moments, most of them associated with football or track, he said. I ' ve had some fine students who have continued and become exemplary citizens in many places, he added proudly. Concentrating on some music, Mr, Flick has the at- tention of two students among the dedicated and talented ones he said he had the privilege of work- ing with this year, photo by Mary Ulrich fhk iapptf tti(tk cluoin. Jack D. Flick has been the vocal music intructor at Leo for 14 years. During that time he directed several musical stage productions and helped with the march- ing band. His most enjoyable work he ad- mits was with the Jazz Show choir. Most memorable were the performances around Christmas season for various or- ganizations and activities such as the Fes- tival of Trees at the Embassy and in nurs- ing homes in the area, he said. One of the high points in his years here came this year when the concert choir received a first place rating in Group I, the group requiring the highest standards and judged the most severly at ISSMA. Not only that, but one judge gave the choir a perfect score. For that and more, he says thank you to the concert choir. 120 Farewells f odmxf c km ek km, mankk On a late night of painting the Lion mural in the gym, a storm blew a trans- former when I was 2 or 3 stories up on the scaffolding. I want you to know that not all the emergency lights worked effe- ciently, and, yes, there is prayer in public schools, Mary Lou Holbrook said about one of her most memorable moments in 14 years at Leo. Besides that mural, she was also the inspiration and a lot of work behind the one done in the main hall this year. Then there are the countless play sets and many other things she designed for the school plus some things that may yet be done. In addition to doing and teaching art, she has taught photography and was the yearbook sponsor for 6 years. During that time the Oracle greatly improved and won numerous journalism awards. Mrs. Holbrook leaves Leo to be the principal of Victory Life Christian School. LiMloH, a oifi coac iutg Ann Marie White Linson has taught in the business education depart- ment for 8 years. During that time, she has also been the girls ' cross country coach with only one losing season, her first year coaching the team. Five years ago she initiated her cross country camping trip with her runners in order to build stronger team unity. Working with the Lady Lion runners is what she says she has enjoyed the most, Mrs. Linson finds it very difficult to leave Leo, and she is not doing it by choice. With a decrease in EACS enrollment, faculty adjustments were needed for next year. As a result she was bumped by some- one with more senority in teaching business and will be greatly missed. Extremely knowledgeable and up-to- date about compu ters, Mrs. Linson is ready to help junior Marie Hersey in her keyboarding class, photo by Mary unch rAN- Assisted by Mrs. Kretler and Mrs. Shade, Mrs. Holbrook (center) loads a car with boxes of all that was collected for the needy family the art department adopt- ed at Christmas time, photo by May uinch Farewells 121 fl flH . . . winning tinrough practice and dedication In the home match against Ad- orns Central, junior Trista Hol- woger pauses to contemplate her upcoming set at number one doubles with partner Beth Fogle, Though the team lost this match with the Jets, later the Lions defeated them in the ACAC tourney on the way to winning the conference title. photo by Chris Neuhouser Surrounded by Lady Railroaders from Garrett, Kristi Helmuth reaches for the bosketball in o ninth grade home game as her teammates Shawn Wellman, Staci Kaylor, and Lori Becl watch in anticipation, photo by Matt Fulk 122 Sports fi J s Twisted together like inter- twined pretzeis, junior Reserve wrestler Jayme Hudson struggles with his opponent from Churu- busco in the 140-145 lb weight class. The Lions soundly defeat- ed the Eagle team in the meet. photo by Matt Folk Sports bring success Game by game, meet by meet, match by match. Lion teams brought home four ACAC titles, one sectional championship, and three sec- tional runner-up trophies. The adrenalin flowed, individual talents strengthened, team confidence improved, and a sense of pride just to be a part of the teamwork took over OS the challenges which determined the victors drew nearer and nearer. The real success and rewards — more than just trophies or titles — were the personal experi- ences, the sharing, the self- satisfaction from trying, and the excitement of compet- ing. INSIDE After some frustrating losing years, the varsity football team put together a winning season I Q O — which included a homecoming victory — I . O and had 3 players named to the ACAC team plus 2 honorable mentions. All ACAC selections, seniors Amy Neuhouser and Paula Smead, led the girls ' varsity bas- ketball team to ACAC and sectional titles. It took the eventual state championship team to end the Lady Lions ' season at Regionals. After winning its eleventh ACAC title, the gymnastics team had three members go on to qualify for Regionals: Amy Miller, the only senior on the team, and juniors Erica Nixon and Michelle Rhoades. 123 At home on the court through all four years of high school, Amy Neuhouser ' s achievements have made a place for her in the annals of Hoosier basketball. photo by Chad Forth Assistant coaches Cheryl Chop- Mike Hey (standing right) proud- man and Teri Delagrange ly pose with their number 1 standing left) and head coach Lady Lions on the basketball court in the Coliseum after the team won the Sectional cham- pionship. Ever since she was a freshman, senior Amy Neuhouser has been named to the Ali-Conference team. This year in Hoosier Basketball she was named to the First Team All- State and was in the top forty in the try- outs for the State All-Star team. She finished her high school basketball career within a school record of 1412 career points. Neuhouser was also named to the ACAC volleyball team this year. She was honorable men- tion her junior year. Playing number one singles this her fourth year in tennis, she finished her career at 40 and 28 (a Leo record career). As the only four year member and senior on the gym- nastics team. Amy Miller helped the team capture its tenth ACAC title, and she competed all the way to the Regional meet. Last year she made it to state competition. When she was a sophomore, the team was runner-up in the Sectionals. 124 Sports Mini-Mag ty t Sports Crowns Though nearly all teams recorded achieve- ments, the Lady Lions put together on im- pressive year in sports. The girls ' basketball team posted the best season record ever at Leo (2 -2) v ith the highest game point average ever (63), They v ere ACAC, County Tourney, and Sectional champions, As a final jevjel in the team ' s crown, they received honorable mention in state rankings. The gymnastics team won their tenth ACAC title in eleven years. In their 22-5 sea- son, they also had their highest team score (95,1) in seven years. The girls ' tennis team brought home an ACAC championship trophy in their winning season (11-7). In the tough DeKalb Invitation- al, they finished third. The volleyball team captured an ACAC ti- tle for the first time in ten years. To do it, they took out Woodlan and Norwell, who hod de- feated the Lady Lions in season play, then upset previously undefeated Carroll. On behalf of the whole school. Dr. Stueipe accepts the ACAC championship volleyball trophy from Beth Fogle and Amy Neuhouser. Later in a near duplicate of this scene. Dr. Stueipe ac- cepted the ACAC tennis trophy from Amy Neuhouser. WRESTLING MATMAIDS: (front) Anne Overmeyer, Lori Wilson, Jodi Bixby, (row 2) Rita Vorndran, Cindi VonDo- lah, Alison Horner, Ruby Hare, Tina Hunter, Carolyn Seeling, (back) Tracy Waltenburg. (not pictured: cop. Ann Reece) pnoto by Man Fulk Sports Mini-Mag 125 Wrestling Tyrone Hockemeyer from Heritage, senior Jerry Lothamer is on his way to his third pin in the Sectional meet at New Haven, photo by Sam Gordon Lothamer For the second year in a row, wres- tler Jerry Lothamer won ACAC, Section- als, and qualified for Regionals. This year as a senior, he also went on to qualify for the semi-state meet in the 119 weight class. During the sea- son, he upset his state-ranked oppo- nents at the Woodlan Invitational and the Adams Central Invi- tational. In addition, he became the first Leo wrestler to be voted the Most Out- standing Wrestler in the ACAC tourna- ment. Cross Country Camp One week before school started, the ladies of the cross country team went camping and running at Pokagon State Park. After pitching their tents on Wednesday, the girls went looking for boys ' camps, naturally. But they also spent a lot of time running the hills of the park and enjoyed some swimming and sunning on the beach until they left on Friday. Thursday evening was a sit-down, really-get-to- know-each-other time. That was one of the main reasons Ann Linson start taking her teams camping five years ago — to get them acquainted and build team unity. Linson ' s husband Larry did most of the cooking, and their sons Zach and Kelly, plus their dog Smokey, were the alarm clocks each morning at cross country camp. 126 Sports Mini-Mag ' 87- ' QQ Blanket Winners Amy Neuhouser Chris Neuhouser Nate Shade Paula Smead Joe Stueipe The Blanket Award is the special one that goes to any student who has re- ceived letters for nine sea- sons of participating in sports throughout high school. It, therefore, has nneant a lot of time and dedication from the athlete who earns one, Senior Sports Honor Roll Dain Bute — 4 years track, 2 foot- ball, 1 basketball statistician; Shana Burns — 3 years track, 2 cross coun- try, 2 basketball; Lance Chrisman — 3 years baseball, 2 basketball; Mike Crick — 4 years football statistician, 1 wrestling manager; Tim Dini — 3 years baseball, 2 tennis; Danieile Ducli — 3 years track; Bob Fipp — 3 years wrestling, 3 cross country; Ra- chei Gehring — 3 years basketball; Sann Gordon — 3 years football manager, 3 baseball manager, 1 wrestling manager; hieather Hun- tington — 4 years track; Jeff Jones — 3 years football, 1 baseball statis- tician; Jerry Lottiamer — 4 years wrestling, 2 cross country; Scott Lottiamer — 3 years tennis, 3 base- ball; Amy McDaniei — 3 years cross country, 2 track; Amy t iiier — 4 years gymnastics; Tim t inicti — 3 years golf, 2 football; Amy Neu- tiouser — 4 years basketball, 4 ten- nis, 3 volleyball; Chris Neutiouser — 3 years basketball, 3 baseball, 3 ten- nis; Keitti Neuman — 4 years track, 3 football; Ann Reece — 4 years golf; Todd Roberts — 4 years track, 2 football; Nate Stiade — 4 years baseball, 3 basketball, 3 football; Pauia Smead — 4 years basketball, 4 track, 3 cross country; Joe Stueipe — 3 years basketball, 3 baseball, 3 tennis. LETTERWINNERS: (front row) Paula Smead, Dianne McConnell, Shana Burns, Amy Neuhouser, Amy Amstutz, Jamie Kim- bel, Joe Stueipe, Shane Blotkamp, BIrgit Kaiser, Monte Lengacher, (row 2) Amy Miller, Heather Huntington, Charlene Knepp, Jennifer Kretler, Tina Frohriep, Angela Hartman (12), Jennifer Poiry, Danielle Duch, Ra- chel Gehring, Dana DeWitt, Amy McDaniei, Sam Gordon, (row 3) Mark Ackley, Amber Fir- man, Karen Witte, Mi- chelle Rhoades, Erica Nix- on, Marc Voirol, Tim Minich, Keith Neuman, Dan Roman, Jason Kite, Dain Bute, (row 4) Jamie Grunden, Jenny Orr, Kathy Sutton, Heidi Strosser, Beth Fogle, Erin Barker, Carey Roth, Trista Holwager, Scott Loth- amer, Mitch Deiagronge, (row 5) Rick Busch, Jayme Hudson, Rick Mishler, Kurt Frederick, Jerry Lothamer, Joe Fipp, Jason Hanna, Tim Dini, Lance Chrisman, Darren Harter, (row 6) Joni Ziemmer, Connie Harter, Matt Lake, Jared Shaw, Jamie Shaw, Tim Shaw, Mike Sertoli, Choe Dolsen, (bock row) Dan Ort, Mark Linker, Kevin Kreilach, Nate Shade, Dave Wertman, Sports Mini-Mag 127 VARSITY SCOREBOARD Leo 6 4 Opp. VARSITY RESERVE FOOTBALL: (front Marc Volrol, Dan Ort, Mike Bertoli, Dan Eastside 28 row) Matt Lake, Tim MInlch, Rick Roman, Keith Neumon, Bobby Roberts, 6 Adams Central 34 Mishler, Elliot Putt, Dain Bute, Kurt Fred- Jason Kite, Scott Smith, Dave Vincent, 47 S. Wells erick, Tim Shaw, Bryce Smith, Eric Mark Linker, (back) Mgr Sam Gordon, 9 Carroll 28 Kretler. Doug IVIInlch, (row 2) Ron Zim- Coach Mike Bearman, Coach Rick 24 Heritage 14 merman, Todd Roberts, Joel Eastman, Lightfoot, Nate Shade, Darren Harter, 7 Woodlan Jayme Shaw, Jared Shaw, Jeff Mckee, Kevin Kreilach, Coach Nate Evans, 48 Churubusco 12 Chae Dolsen, Dave Wertman, Dave Coach Bill Boliier, Mgr Jamie Fuller. 19 Fairfield 14 Nance, Jeff Jones, Eric Loser, (row 3) 12 Garrett 6 7 Prairie Heights 13 i « Varsity roars to winning season The Lions found their roar again after last year ' s seventeen game losing streak, and they battled their v ay to a winning season. One of the high points of the sea- son was the homecoming win against Woodlan. (Leo ' s last win against Woodlan was in 1978.) Two school records were set this year: Junior Tim Shaw estab- lished the longest run from scrim- mage at 93 yards, Senior Nate Shade tied the 1969 record for points after touchdowns in a sin- gle game by making six in the game against Churubusco. Some other individual accom- plishments included these; Shaw carried the ball 147 times for a total of 949 yards and six touch- downs. Senior Kevin Kreilach completed 68 passes for 966 yards and nine touchdowns, Jun- ior Mike Bertoli had 37 catches for 679 yards and ten touchdowns. Becoming a better team each week by the hard work the team did was another accom- plishment according to new Leo coach Rick Lightfoot. Junior Dave Wertman won the Toughest Lion award. Senior Jeff Jones won the Mental Attitude award. All ACAC conference se- lections were Shaw, Shade, and Bertoli. All ACAC Honorable Men- tion went to seniors Kreilach and Dain Bute and junior Marc Voirol. The RKO (Pepsi) award for effort and sportsmanship was present- ed to senior Dan Roman. Junior Chae Dolsen accounted for 4 fumble recoveries and gathered in 124 tackle points, and junior Dave Wertman earned 123 tack- le points. Seniors Tim Minich and Dave Nance were varsity team cap- tains. Senior Sam Gordon and jun- ior Jamie Fuller were team man- agers. The statisticians were senior Mike Crick and sopho- mores Eli Hesterman and Bryon DeLaBarre. Dr. Bill Jones was the trainer. The players worked very hard and were determined to have a good season, said Coach Light- foot of his first Leo team. These young men took time out of their busy lives to represent the school and community, I think every Lion should be proud of them, he added. — Tracy Waltenburg Activities on the side lines are often just as important as those on the field. Coach Lightfoot gives senior Dan Roman a play before he goes back into the homecom- ing game. photos by Watters In the homecoming game, quarterback senior Kevin Kreilach passes the ball to run- ningback Tim Shaw, Show, a junior, car- ried for over nine hundred yards this season. m ' T4  s -f Tiin; % a - i« iari% I flilai During halftime, some of the reserve play- ers hove a serious discussion about their up-coming second half. photo by Jamie Fuller As senior Jeff Jones helps him stretch to his fullest, the grimace on senior Scott Smith ' s face indicates that there is an amount of pain involved in the important pre-gome loosening up. photo by Stephanie Coivbs Football 129 Lopsided scores dominate seasons This team played as well as any team in the conference, said Coach Nate Evans about his ninth grade team. We only had •13 players and were able to shut out 4 of our opponents, he con- tinued and then added, I en- joyed coaching these players and I am proud of their accomplishments. In this season in which they out- scored their opponents 155 to 47 and lost only one game, the awards for most valuable backs went to freshmen Ryan VanLue and Jason McKee and to Joe Worman and Chris Reidy, most valuable linemen. Jason Brimner and Don Hayes both received the Mental Attitude award. Named most improved was Spence Stuckey. The junior high season was not as spectacular; in fact, it was NINTH SCOREBOARD Leo 6 14 50 21 22 34 14 Adams Central Southern Wells Churubusco Woodlan Angola Carroll Heritage 1 Opp. 6 13 28 EIGHTH SCOREBOARD 2 ties Leo 7 6 6 Woodlan Carroll Heritage Garrett Churubusco St. Charles 4 Opp. 12 20 6 18 26 SEVENTH SCOREBOARD 130 Leo 6 Opp. Carroll 22 Garrett 14 Heritage 14 7 Churubusco 18 Woodlan 20 St. Charles 21 quite frustrating. In spite of their efforts, the eighth grade squad crossed the goal line only three times and added one extra point in their entire season. The seventh graders scored just one touch- down all season. However, the young Lions did work hard for coaches Paul Kennell and Kevin Jehl. The Most Valuable Player awards went to seventh grader Adam Robinson and eighth grad- er Kris Furnish, Attitude awards were given to seventh grader Jeremy Hood, who was the team captain, and eighth grader Chad Dillinger. Eighth grade team cap- tains were Don Wertman and Kris Furnish. Seventh graders Tim Bates, Aaron Clay, and Steve Korte were the team managers. — Tracy Waltenburg During half time on a warm fall afternoon, some of the junior high players refresh themselves before the second holt kicl - off. photo by Dawn Miller Plenty of action like this filled junior high games but unfortunately it seldom crossed their opponent ' s goal line. photo by Dawn filler 9TH GRADE FOOTBALL: (front row) Matt Roberts, Mike Roy, Don Hayes, Tom Bates, Jason Brimner, Mark Hamman, (back row) Mike Fischer, Ryan VonLue, Cliris Reidy, Joe Worman, Chad Hetrick, Jason McKee, Spence Stuckey, Coach Evans. 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL: (front row) Jon Arnold, Rob Eicher, Matt Minnich, Ryan Cook, Jason Conn, Scott Reidy, (row 2) Chris Burns, Jeff Witt, Ken Voirol, Alan Baker, Todd Ornnsby, Don Wertman, Tony Bates, (bock row) Kris Furnish, Chad Dillinger, Jon Erb, Jason Liechty, Tim Myers, Jeff Jones, Coach Kevin Jehl, Coach Paul Kennell, 7TH GRADE FOOTBALL: (front row) Jeremy Hood, Rob Voirol, Andy Cook, Scott Mooreheod, Jason Steury, Shawn Brown, Chad Ervin, Jason Buhr, (row 2) Tim Lemon, Matt Fischer, Bret Allen, Jason Beverly, Mike Kelly, Adam Robinson, Matt Swortz, Ryan Fruchey, Tim Savage, (back row) Coach Paul Kennell, Coach Kevin Jehl, Matt Gerke, Steve Richards, Jeff Worman, Chris Springer, Darrick Akey, John Keith, Keith Walters, Jim Greer, Tim Bates. VARSITY SCOREBOARD RESERVE SCOREBOARD Leo 4 13 Opp. 1 Hamilton 2 Concordia 2 Bishop Luers 2 1 Harding 2 2 Eastside Heritage 2 ■1 Ft. W. Christ. 2 Snider 2 Carroil 2 Bishop Dwenger 2 DeKalb 2 2 South, Wells 2 Adams Central 2 Garrett 1 2 Churubusco 1 1 Woodlan 2 Norweli 2 Leo 6 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 Hamilton Concordia Bishop Luers Harding Eastside Heritage Ft. W. Christ. Snider Carroll Bishop Dwenger DeKalb South. Wells Adams Central Garrett Churubusco Woodlan Norweli 11 Opp. 2 Volleyball team takes ACAC The volleyball team held their own in a tough season and capped it with the ACAC cham- pionship for the first time since 1977. To do it, they defeated Woodlan, Norweli, and Carroll two of three games in each match. In Sectional play, the Lady Lions faced and eliminated Eastside 2- 1. Then they faced Garrett who won two of the three hard-fought games that ended the Lion sea- son. This was a fun team to coach, commented Julie Par- dinek, who was in her third year as varsity coach. The players had good attitudes and they im- proved steadily throughout the season, she added. Senior Amy Neuhouser was se- lected to the All-Conference team and won the Most Valuable Player award. Sophomore Dianne McConnell, an Honorable Men- tion to the All-Conference team, won the Most Improved Player award. The Best Attitude award was presented to sophomore Jenny Orr. The Reserve team consisted mainly of freshmen and sopho- mores. Though inexperienced, they did possess some good skills, particularly in spiking. We had a young, inexperienced team which showed in the scores; how- ever, the girls gained a lot of valuable playing experience and they improved in their skills, ob- served Coach Pardinek. — Jamie Grunden — Joe Fipp ( VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: (front row) Ja- mie Kimbel. Angela Hartman (10), Jen- ny Orr, Charlene Knepp, Joni Ziemmer, (bacl row) Connie Harter, Beth Fogle, Angela Hartman (12), Dianne McCon- nell, Rita Vorndran, Amy Neuhouser. 132 Junior Jamie Kimbel is in the air ready to return the ball to the Carroll team Though the Lions lost this time, they beat Carroll in the ACAC tinals photo by Amy Handorson After the meet with Eastside, which Lions won in two straight sets (15-13. 15-2), the Blazers offer their congratulations. photo by Amy Handerson Junior Beth Fogle goes after the ball that Carroll, sent junior Connie Harter to the floor in a ' ' '  ' Sanderson successful dig during the match against RESERVE VOLLEYBALL: (front row) Joni Zeimmer, Stacy Scherer, Mi- chelle Swartz, Kim Stuckey, Tracy Shafer, Staci Kaylor, (back row) Mi- chele Bergdall. Amy Lothamer, Julie Jennings, Shanna Hermann, Dana DeWitt, Coach Tami Witt. 133 SEVENTH VOLLEYBALL: (front row) Manager Kari Hammond, Theresa Mur- den, Jessica Bahls, Betsy Rhoades, Chris Douglos, Amy Detwiler, (back row) Holly Heath, Tecia Bobay, Lacy Bertoli, Mara Hormann, Jenny Jennings, Coach Jack Larimer. Effectively playing the net — and staying out of it — sophomore Dianne McConnell spikes th ball for a point in a home volley- ball match. photo by Dawn Miller Seventh grader Lacy Bertoli stays bock as Amy Detwiler gets the dig that the rest of their teammates know will go over. photo by Dawn Miller ■ d volleyball EIGHTH VOLLEYBALL: (front row) mgr. Liz Osborn, Taya Dolsen, Tomi Miller, Melissa Hartman, Kim McKee, Raclieile Culbert, Collette Conrad, (bacl row) mgr. Randa Bute, mgr, Kim Dumon, Carrie Crooks, Ann Roman, Siieri Klop- fenstein, Si annon Sauder, Jill Fogle, Ju- lie King, Cindy Koons, Coach Jack Lar- imer. Serve, set, spike skills developed This has been a great group to coach. I almost hod to force them out of the gym at 5 P.M. No group has ever worked harder. I really appreciated that, said coach Jack Larimer of his seventh and eighth grade volleyball teams. A special thank you v ent to all the managers for the junior high teams from Coach Larimer. The team learned much as their season progressed: they learned how to set and spike; they learned to accept both vic- tory and defeat graciously. In general, they improved on all of their skills, according to Coach Larimer. A highlight of the season was the thrilling victory over Black- hawk Christian in three games. Other highlights included beating conference rivals Churubusco and Heritage. Individual highlights included Taya Dolsen, IVIelissa Hartman, and Shannon Sauder, the team ' s best spikers, averaging over eighty percent on successful spikes. Another achievement was Rachelle Culbert making ninety percent of her serves good. Tecia Boboy was the most valuable player for the seventh grade team. Eighth grader Melis- sa Hartman definitely earned the Most Valuable Player award she received: eighty-seven percent of her serves were good, eighty- one percent of her spikes, and every one of her sets, — Joe Fipp SEVENTH SCOREBOARD EIGHTH SCOREBOARD Leo 2 7 Opp, Leo 4 6 Opp, Garrett 2 Garrett 2 2 Woodlan Woodlan 2 Village Woods 2 2 Village Woods 1 Heritage 2 2 Heritage Blacktiawk Ch. 2 2 Blackhawk Ch, 1 Woodside 2 Woodside 2 2 Carroll 1 Carroll 2 1 New Haven 2 New Haven 2 Churubusco 2 2 Churubusco During a seventh grade home volleyball mann watches, match, Tecia Bobay stretches ready to photo by Dawn Mnier return the ball as her teammate Mara Hor- volleyball 135 Pains and gains affect seasons The team was great! Even though we hod injuries, bad weather, and other setbacks, we were very successful this season, said senior Paula Smead, team captain with seniors Shana Burns and Amy McDaniel. A exciting point of the season was at the Adams Central Invita- tional when just thirteen seconds separated the first and fifth run- ners and the Lady Lions ran over rival Churubusco by over fifty points! This group has been like no other cross country team. They were able to overcome frustra- tions and conflicts and work to- gether to become a strong team. These ladies improved as a team, not just as individuals, said Coach Ann Linson proudly. Sophomore Heidi Strosser was the most valuable runner. Paulo Smead received the Golden Guts award. Because everyone had improved throughout the season, each member received a Most Improved Runner award. The boys ' cross country team improved over last season — Senior captain Shana Burns lielps her team to finish fifth out of twelve in the Snider Invitational at Shoaff Park on September 26, photo Py Rebecca Sawyer their average team time dropped by more than a minute under new coach Ted Bussen. Un- fortunately, injuries kept them from being a complete team and thus not official in many meets. Junior Jim Hope received the MVP award, senior Eirik Bjertnaes was the most improved runner, and junior Joe Fipp earned the Golden Guts award. — Joe Fipp GIRLS ' SCOREBOARD Leo 7 3 Opp. 22 Eost Noble 37 49 South Side 40 49 Marion 53 49 Wayne 70 33 Churubusco 23 38 Woodian 21 38 Carroll 50 15 Heritage 49 23 Adams Central 36 20 New Haven 35 BOYS ' CROSS COUNTRY: (front row) Joe Fipp, Bruce Lance, Adam Dunlop, Jim Hope, (back row) Jerry Lothamer, Rick Busch, Coach Ted Bussen, Eirik Bjertnaes, Bob Fipp. - V, • ,-tn,: ' i y,-2 , I . ' Taping ankles, as Ann Linson is doing for junior Erin Barker before a home cross country meet, is just one way a coach con help runners continue to do their best even with minor injuries and sore muscles. photo by Heather Huntihgtoh Running in the Snider Invitational, senior Bob Fipp is about to improve his position in the field of over forty runners from twelve schools. photo by Rebecca Sawyer The Leo lady runners are on a downhill lap of three miles of running the soap box derby hill in Fronke Park. Coach Linson holds several practices there each season. photo by Amy McDaniel GIRLS ' CROSS COUNTRY: (front row) Heidi Strasser, Erin Barker, Angle Kurtz, Sarah Fipp, Andrea Jamison, (back row) Coach Ann Linson, Amy McDan- iel, Paula Smead, Birgit Kaiser, Shano Burns. 137 Runners and coach learn together It was very interesting for all of us. Everyone learned a great deal about cross country — in- cluding myself, noted Mrs. Deb Pepple, who was the new junior high cross country coach this sea- son. She was, however, not the only new member — the boys ' team consisted of all first year runners. The first meet was an experi- ence for all of us. After the boys knew what to expect, our season got off better, said Coach Pep- ple. Improvement became the main goal of the team and they did improve with each meet. The high point of their short season was their win over Heritage, The girls ' team had one return- ing runner, eighth grader Jenni Ar- BOYS ' SCOREBOARD | Leo 1 5 0pp 40 Churubusco 15 40 Garrett 37 43 Carroll 18 30 Heritage 39 30 Southern Wells 27 46 Adams Central 15 GIRLS ' SCOREBOARD LEOO 2 0pp. 40 Churubusco 15 40 Garrett 37 JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS ' CROSS COUN- TRY: (front row) Christo VandeZande, Jill Didion, (back row) Kristo Beaty, Coach Deb Pepple, Jenni Arnold. nold. She finished first in three of their meets. If the team would not have been so few in number, they might have won some meets, However, since there were not always enough runners for a full team, only two of their meet scores were official. This team tried hard; and for o coach, that ' s great. We didn ' t al- ways win, but they always gave it their best shot each time, Coach Pepple said. At the end of the season the MVP for the boys ' team was awarded to Brock Squire. Jenn ' Arnold was the obvious winner for the girls ' team. Kevin Cogdell was the most improved runner. In the course of the season, he dropped his time by over four and one half minutes in the 19 mile race. Tim Lange was the most consistent runner; each of his meet times were within five seconds of each other. All three are seventh graders. Eighth grad- er Christa VandeZande received the Best Mental Attitude award. — Joe Fipp The only experienced runner on the Leo team, Jenni Arnold comes into the finish chute in the ACAC meet at Woodlon on October 7, In this meet, Jill Didion ran her best race of the season. photo by Brad Games 138 First year coach, Deb Pepple gives tier team instructions as she wall s with them to the start- ing line of the ACAC meet. photo by Brad Carries Runners lined up at the start of the junior high ACAC meet are still in their sweats, and they kept them on until the last possi- ble moment before the starting gun went off because the day was cold and damp. ptioio by Brad Carries Exchange students Kiki Oli Arroyo and Eu- gene Pudolph got involved at Leo as members of the tennis team. Eugene was the number one singles player. photo by Kim Sanderson In the final match of the season at Lake- side against Snider, junior golfer Trista Hol- wager gets ready to chip onto the sev- enth green. photo by Stephanie Combs The team ' s leading player, sophomore Corey Roth hits off the fairvi ay at Lake- side. Her best score of the season was a 43. photo by Stephanie Combs BOYS ' TENNIS: Phil Sailer, Roy Pearson, Colby Prough, Trent Grorud, Daniel Carey, Jason Hanno, Enrique Oli Ar- royo, (back row) Randy Cole, Tim Dini, Scott Lothamer, Mitch Delagrange, Eu- gene Rudolph, Joe Stueipe, Chris Neu- houser. Coach Judy Davis. Golf, Tennis have best seasons ever This year ' s girls ' golf team had their finest record ever and with only four on the teann. According to Coach Teri Delagrange, the highlights of the season were the team score of 201 against Carroll and the fact that everyone improved. Carey Roth, who shot a 43 against Carroll, was the MVP and received the Low Putter award. Trista Holwager, who shot a 48 in the Sectional, was the most im- proved golfer, sophomore Amy Amstutz the most determined. Senior Ann Reece, team captain was awarded for mental attitude. Even though there were good and bad times, overall it was fun working with them, commented Coach Delagrange. The boys ' tennis team also had a better than ever year, win- ning more matches than any oth- er Leo tennis team. Exchange student Eugene Rudolph, playing at number one singles, led the team and earned the MVP award. Senior Chris Neuhouser was the most improved player. A high point of the year was getting to the finals of the sec- tional tournament. Individual ones were Neuhouser ' s overall record of nine and seven, Rudolph ' s record of six and seven, and sen- ior Scott Lothamer ' s singles record of five and eight. Tennis was really fun this year because we worked hard and fi- nally won some matches, said senior Joe Stuelpe. — Joe Fipp TENNIS SCOREBOARD Leo 5 8 0pp. Angola 5 North Side 5 Snider 5 4 Lalceiand 1 East Noble 5 1 Norwell 4 4 Canterbury 1 Northrop 5 Dwenger 4 4 Harding 1 3 Carroll 2 2 Dekalb 3 3 West Noble 1 GOLF SCOREBOARD Leo 4 OpD. 201 Carroll 189 214 Homestead 220 214 New Haven 205 214 Concordia 206 243 Bishop Luers 192 243 Manchester 241 235 Elmhurst 252 235 Columbia City 212 232 North Side 206 250 Bishop Dwenger 213 224 Harding 279 218 Northrop 182 218 West Noble 253 211 Snider 193 Senior Randy Cole returns a volley in a practice session as Jason Hanna and Ray Pearson work on their doubles gome, photo by Kim Sanderson GIRLS ' GOLF: Trista Holwager, Ann Reece, Coach Teri Delagrange, Amy Amstutz. (Not pictured. Carey Roth) 141 Boys ' varsity back on track The boys ' varsity basketball team showed winning form this year. They finished third overall in conference play and were run- ner-up at Sectionals. In season play, they outscored their oppo- nents with an average of 64 points per game to the opposi- tions ' average of 59 points. This year was different but ex- citing, said junior Tim McNiece. Senior Darren Harter and junior Mark Ackley were chosen to the All-Conference team. Ackley also won the Pepsi Cola Special Basketball Award. Harter lead the team with the most rebounds while senior Joe Stueipe had the VARSITY SCOREBOARD Leo 13 9 Opp. 1 65 DeKolb 74 62 Eastside 41 45 Prairie Hts. 46 64 65 Angola Hamilton 55 40 50 Norwell 81 68 Woodlan 64 72 Adams Central 49 78 Concordia 80 60 Churubusco 72 58 Carroll 55 60 Churubusco 63 72 Central Noble 66 68 71 64 Bishop Dwenger Heritage Garrett 71 63 48 73 Lakeland 50 65 New Haven 78 58 South. Wells 54 73 55 59 Howe Military Angola DeKalb 41 52 64 Over the arms of his Charger guards, sen- ior Joe Stueipe fires in two important points in the Lions ' 58-55 victory over Car- roll. Senior Darren Harter Is ready for a re- bound as junior Mark Ackley rushes for- ward. photo by Amy McDaniel boys ' basketball most assists and also the best shooting percentage. The Best Mental Attitude award went to senior Lance Chrisman, who was captain of the team along with All-Conference Honorable Men- tion Nate Shade. It was nice to be back on the winning track again. I really en- joyed working with the team and appreciated their hard work, said head coach Don Carey. — Joe Fipp Around the Carroll defenders, senior Dar- ren Harter goes for a layup as senior Joe Stueipe moves forward to help in the close game against the Chargers. photo by Amy lylcDaniel f -VS ,• hssi VARSITY BOYS ' BASKETBALL: (front row) manager Dan Crick, Joe Stueipe, Scott Lothomer, Mitch Deiogrange, Lance Chrisman, Cliris Neufiouser, Tim Shaw, man- ager Joe Bishop, (bock row) Coach Nate Evans, Jason Sauder, Nate Shade, Darren Harter, Eugene Rudolph, Mark Ackley, Mike Bertoli, Coach Don Carey, RESERVE BOYS ' BASKETBALL: (front row) manager Ferdle Jones, Tim McNiece, Ryan VanLue, Tom Botes, Jason Hanna, Ryan Lewis, (back row) Coach Nate Evans, Jeff McKee, Chris McNiece, Gary Thorton, Chris Reidy, Troy Hankins. FRESHMAN BOYS ' BASKETBALL: (front row) Jeff Roach, Michael Roy. Chad Grieser, Tom Bates, Erik Stelle, (row 2) Mike Fischer, Jason Brimner, Spence Stuckey, Eric Bauer, (back row) manager Jeff Brower, Chris Beckman, Jared Poiry, Robb Divelbiss, Trent Grorud, Coach Roger Voirol. 143 H ■■■■— =t: 1 . === Tm = xjLJI VARSITY BASKETBALL: (front) Coach Mike Hey, (row 2) Beth Fogle, Amy Amstutz, Shona Burns, Amy Neuhouser, Jamie Kimbel, (bacl row) manager BIrgIt Kaiser, Julie Jennings, Shanna Hormann, Dianne McConnell, Rachel Gehring, Paula Smead, manager Dana DeWitt. RESERVE BASKETBALL: (front row) Julie Jennings, Shanna Hormann, (row 2) Amy Lothomer, Shown Wellmon, Beth Fogle, (back row) Coach Teri Delagrange, Michele Bergdall, Angie Kurt? Tracy Shafer. 144 VARSITY SCOREBOARD Leo 21 2 0pp. 64 Northside 32 62 New Haven 56 56 Prairie Hts. 43 74 South, Wells 30 76 Eastside 39 74 Heritage 36 62 Norwell 61 46 Woodlan 58 71 DeKolb 59 58 Hamilton 46 58 Garrett 40 81 Churubusco 23 79 Adams Cent 35 64 Carroll 43 65 East Noble 45 70 South Side 50 RESERVE SCORBOARD Leo 6 4 0pp. 49 North Side 17 28 New Haven 22 27 Prairie Hts. 21 39 South. Wells 11 16 Eastside 17 24 Heritage 32 20 Norwell 14 34 Woodlan 46 44 Garrett 21 26 DeKalb 42 ms;,, ....._- ' ..--.-. — Lady Lions and Marines alike are ready to grab the rebound if senior Paula Snnead ' s shot doesn ' t go in. photo by Joe Dye Trophies, records winning season This is a team and season I hated to see come to an end, said Coach Mike Hey of the ACAC and Sectionai girls ' bas- ketball championship team and co-champs in league play. On their way to claiming those three trophies, they compiled the best Leo girls ' basketball record to date (21-2) and the highest game overage of 63 points. Their season ended when they faced Snider (who became the ' 88 State Champs) in the first game at Regionals. Seniors Paulo Smeod (the team ' s top rebounder) and Amy Neuhouser were selected to the All-conference team. In addition, Neuhouser was named to the Hoosier Basketball First Team All- state. Junior Jamie Kimbel and sophomore Dionne McConnell re- ceived ACAC honorable men- tion. The winning and champion- ships were great, said Coach Hey, but the girls that made up the team mode the season. Teri Deiogrange, reserve coach, said of her team, I feel that my big players improved this year by controlling the boards more than they had in the past. They also did a good job on de- fense. What Deiogrange considered high points of the season were the team play in their wins over North Side and Garrett. Sopho- more Jennie Klopfenstein (the team ' s MVP) had a super game against North Side with 15 points and 4 blocked shots. Soph- omore Michele Bergdall, who was switched midseason from guard to forward, did a good job on the boards and got 10 points in the win over Garrett. — Tracy Woitenburg Nearly surrounded by Lady Marines from Hamilton, senior Rachel Gehring is ready to make a desperate attempt to pass the ball to her teammate senior Amy Neu- houser. photo by Chris Neuhouser With junior Jamie Kimbel rushing forward to possibly receive a pass. Amy Neu- houser keeps the ball from her Patriot guard in the Heritage game, photo by Jamee Gorton girls ' basketball M5 Young competitors develop, have fun ■ ' M Pass the ball! Control it; control it! These were some of the many phrases the junior high boys ' team heard throughout the season. They must have listened because their coach, Ron Crosby said, They played good defense all year and developed offen- sively. The young Lions also re- lied on quickness and good ball handling to parry their opppon- ents ' size. A highlight of the eighth grade season v as back to bock wins over Woodlan and Churubusco. Another was beating the previ- ously undefeated team from Blackhawk Christian. With his eyes on the basl et, eighth grader Chad Diiiinger fal es a shot before putting the bail through the net during an ACAC game with Churubusco. photo by Roy Pearson EIGHTH SCOREBOARD 1 SEVENTH SCOREBOARD Leo 4 10 Opp. Leo 4 8 Opp. 21 Angola 32 19 Angola 20 36 New Haven 37 30 New Haven 29 33 Village Woods 43 13 Village Woods 32 40 Churubusco 19 34 Churubusco 28 24 Ft. W. Christ. 39 25 Ft. W. Christ. 13 47 Eastside 49 21 Eastside 26 21 DeKaib 37 17 DeKaib 46 32 Heritage 35 31 Heritage 25 31 Bhawk. Christ. 28 25 Carroll 33 21 Carroll 38 11 Garrett 48 29 Garrett 30 27 Woodlan 36 35 Woodlan 34 28 Churubusco 34 51 Churubusco 24 25 Carroll 54 MVP awards went to Chad Oil- linger and Kris Furnish, both of whom were team starters. Adam Caswell was the most improved player. The seventh graders were led by their MVP winner, Adam Robin- son. Rob Voirol was selected as the most improved player. At the junior high level, it is im- portant that the kids start to learn the Vhat-all ' the game involves (more than just shooting) and, most important, to have fun play- ing the game. We were small, slow, and physically weak com- pared to most of our opponents this season; but the kids were competitors, playing hard to whip ' em, seventh grade coach Bill Bollier said of his athletes. — Kris Straughn ' : 5 - EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL: (front row) Kenny Voiroi, Scott Reidy, Jamie Kelly, Adam Caswell, Chris Kurtz, fJob Eicher, (row 2) Kevin Slough, Rod Mar- tin, Tony Bates, Jon Arnold, Jason Conn, (back row) Coach Ron Crosby, Jason Liechty, Chris Burns, Kris Furnish, Chad Diiiinger. 146 Having defeated Churubusco in a previ- ous game, Adam Robinson, trying to l eep the ball avjay from his Eagle guard, and Zoo Gabet and Tim Lemon attempt to repeat the win in ACAC play The Eagles, hovy ever, evened the score photo by Roy Pearson After intercepting a Woodlon pass. Matt Gerke v aits to safely pass the ball to Tim Lemon, who is breaking for the basket in a seventh grade ACAC game. photo by Chad Forth As the ball is in the air off the hands of a Churubusco player, the young Lions and Eagles fight for rebounding position in the seventh grade ACAC gome. photo by Ray Pearson SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBALL: (front row) Robbie Voirol, Tom Caswell, Ja- son Hankins, Ryan Zigler, Brock Squire, (row 2) Tim Martin, Curtis Donley, Scott Bradley, Tim Longe, Tim Lemon, Zoc Gabet, (back row) Brad Meyer, Chris Springer, Adam Robinson, Jeff Wor- man. Matt Gerke, Steve Richards, Coach Bill Bollier, 147 Eighth grade girls have perfect season We had a good year and ac- complished everything we want- ed to, except winning the ACAC title again, said eighth grade girls ' coach Kirk Clark, We didn ' t actually play all that bad in ACAC, but we didn ' t have things happen that had been happen- ing for us all year, he added. The eighth grade girls had a perfect season except for the fi- nal game of the ACAC tourney which made them the runner-up instead of the championship team. They considered their wins over their arch rivals Woodlan and DeKalb additional high points in the season. Melissa Hartman was considered the most valu- able player, Ann Roman the most EIGHTH SCOREBOARD | Leo ll Opp, 31 Coesse 17 54 BIkhk, Christ, 9 44 Village Woods 27 21 New Haven 11 26 Ft, W, Christ, 42 Churubusco 6 23 Heritage 4 36 Carroll 6 35 Holy Cross 29 34 Woodlan 28 34 DeKalb 11 NINTH SCOREBOARD Leo 9 Opp, 11 North Side 47 16 Prairie Hts, 30 14 Lakeland 24 6 DeKalb 53 12 Carroll 25 20 Woodlan 44 20 Garrett 32 13 DeKalb 31 22 Prairie Hts, 43 The ninth graders, enthusiastic in spite of losses, huddle around Coach Cheryl Chapman, photo by Mat! Fulk improved player. Angle Len- gacher won the Best Attitude award. The ninth grade team was will- ing to work hard, according to their coach Cheryl Chapman. Though their season was very frustrating, they kept a good at- titude throughout the season, she went on to say. — Tracy Woltenburg Seventh grade coach Tery Lightfoot ex- plains somethin g to tvi o of her players. Amy DetVi iler and Jenny Jennings, photo by Amy McDaniel This mad scramble for the basketball in an eighth grade home game ended in favor of the Leo girls who were on top at the final buzzer, photo by Vicki Grayless Mj j FRESHMAN BASKETBALL: (front row) mgr. Mary Verhest, Staci Kaylor Holly Stuckey, Kim Stuckey, mgr. Teresa Koons, (row 2) Ginny Clay, Shannon Keesler Nicola Livingston, Carolyn Kouder, (back row) Shelly Nance, Amy Lothamer Shawn Wellman, Dawn Cook, Kristi Helmuth, Coach Cheryl Chapman EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL: (front row) Taya Dolsen. Sarah VanLue, Melissa Hartman, Angela Lengacher, Heather Smith, (row 2) Elizabeth Ader. Krista Ditt- mann, Jill Fogle, Mandi McComb, (back row) Coach Kirk Clark, Heather Paschal. Ann Roman, Shannon Sauder, Sheri Klopfenstein, mgr. Shelly Miller. Hands up in good guard position, eighth grader Mandi McComb helps her team continue their winning season by beating arch rival DeKalb. photo by Vicki Graytess SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBALL: (front row) April Smith, Krista Beoty, Holly Living- ston, Jill Didion, Amy Detwiler, mgr. Betsy Rhoades, (row 2) Lacy Betroli, Holly Heath, Tecia Bobay, Julie Jennings, Mara Hermann, Jayne Liechty. (not pictured: Coach Tery Lighttoot.) 149 VARSITY RESERVE: (front row) Tom Ream, Scott Homman. ,ietf Hampton. Jon Delogronge. (row 2) Frank Bryan. Jerry ._o -hamer. Rick Buscti. Bob Rpp. Joe Fipp, (row 3) Scott Sotkamp. Joyme Hudson, Kurt Frederick. Shane Blotkamp. Bruce Lantz, Jason McKee, Scott Butler, (back row) manag- er Sam Gordon, Coach Paul Kennell, Bobby Roberts, Joe Worman, Rick Mishler. Assistant Coach Brad Frederick, man- ager Ray DiLisi, i r l L U i ip Wrestlers meet goal of winning season The wrestling team started out slowly but ended the season spectacularly as the team won five of the last six meets and achieved one of their team goals: a winning season. I didn ' t expect too much from such a young team, said Coach Paul Kennell. (Six of the thirteen on varsity were first year wrestlers,) One highlight of the season was the team win over Elmhurst, a feat only one other Leo wrestling team has accomplished. Scoring over fifty points in that meet and also in the Garrett meet were two other outstanding team ac- complishments. Then they de- feated DeKolb for the first time ever and, in the end, outscored all of their opponents in total net points. Individual highlights included Jerry Lothamer becoming a Semi-state qualifier. Junior Kurt Frederick upset the number one seed Eric Sutter of Heritage at Sectionals to qualify for Regionals along with senior Jerry Lothamer, who won in the 119 lb class. Lothamer, team captain with Rick Busch and Jamie Grunden, was chosen as the MVP. Joe Fipp received the Best Mental Atti- The expression on the face of coach Paul Kennell is one of disbelief mixed with relief because freshman Jason McKee, who was losing his match to a Whitco wrestler, fell on his opponent for a surprise pin and upset win, photo by Kns Straughn tude award. Jon Delagrange was selected as the most improved. Most of the junior high wrestling season was spent in teaching the young grapplers the basics of the sport. Leo graduate and former wrestling state qualifier. Brad Frederick was their teacher and coach. As the season pro- gressed, they picked up skills and learned moves. Outstanding among them was eighth grader MVP Jon Erb. — Joe Fipp in a meet at Carroll, junior Rick Busch strains to overturn his Charger opponent in the 140-45 lb class. Though the Lions won. Rick lost this match by 3 decision points, photo by Matt Fulk Wrestling JUNIOR HIGH WRESTUNe: (front row) Troy McCreary. Scott Mooretiead, Mark Vorndran. Rob Voirol, Chris McNeely, Jer- emy Hood, Jamie Schwartz, Brandon Huntington, (row 2) Steve l?ichards, Aaron Powell, Tirn Bates, Bryon Shutty, Adam Robinson, Bret Allen, Jason Beverly, l?oss Palmer, Shawn Brown, (row 3) Matt Dresner, Kevin Slough, tylil e Truden, Tony Bates, Tim Myers, Jon Erb, Kenny Voirol, Alan Bai(er, John Brown, (back row) Tim Savage, Darrick Akey, Matt Gerke, Coach Brad Frederick, Philip Crossgrove, David Fipp, JeH Worman, Chad Ervin. ' After his 7-4 decision v in over an Angola wrestler, freshman Marl Homman is con- gratulated by Coach Paul Kennell as team manager Sam Gordon holds out his hand to offer congratulations too. photo by Kris Straughn VARSITY SCOREBOARD Leo 7 31 9 Eastside Adams Central 6 Opp. 39 49 36 61 21 3 New Haven Carroll 44 40 Heritage Churubusco 24 18 24 Norwell 35 56 Garrett 11 54 Elmhurst 9 39 Woodlcn 28 35 29 37 Angola Bishop Luers DeKalb 29 38 29 In his first Sectional round, senior Jerry Lothamer finds himself beneath a Panther. He overturned the Snider man and won the match with one of his three technical pins in Sectional competition. photo by Kris Straughn Wrestling 151 JUNIOR HIGH GYMNASTICS: (front) Angle Cook, (row 2) Dona Nixon, Christo VandeZonde, Randa Bufe, (row 3) Nicci Shafer, Missy Gordon, Betsy Rtioodes, Danielle DeWItt, Don- yelle Stein, (bock row) Jessica Bahls, Becky Howey, Coach Brian Ruhl, Jack- ie Weaver, Julie Steineger. Injuries don ' t stop ACAC channpions Once again, the Leo gynnnas- tics team proved themselves su- perior to all conference competi- tion. For the third straight year, they won the ACAC title and had three members selected to the All-Conference team: Erica Nix- on, Jenny Bollier, and Jen Stuelpe. The season, however, was not all pleasure without pain. They suffered injuries which set back the whole team, but they still put together a season (including ACAC tourney and Sectionals) record of 22 wins and only 5 losses. Another pain was the level of training they underwent through- out the season. Five or six times a week, one could venture up to the gymnastics deck and watch the girls busting their tails to win. Each trick difficult to master was deemed the Dragon with the goal being to slay that dragon, and no one worked harder than this team to do it according to head coach Ron Dubach, who said, more difficult tricks must be learned each year Just to keep up. Despite setbacks, the team fin- ished second at Sectionals, losing only by two tenths of a point. They did send Amy Miller and Mi- chelle Rhoades to Regionals in the all around competition along with Erica Nixon in the floor com- petition. Another highlight of the season was scoring a 98.1 against New Haven, the highest team score they had had since 1981. We had a good season and competed well. The caliber of competition and difficulty of tricks are both increasing every year, and these girls keep up with it, stated Coach Dubach. Miller was the team captain, Rhoades was awarded as the MVP, and Shawn Parisot was awarded as the most improved. Stuelpe won the Dragon Slayer Award. We had a tough season be- cause of all the injuries, but we worked together. We had the support of our families and the team, but needed the support of the students as well as the facul- ty, commented Michelle Rhoades. The junior high also had a good season. More importantly, they worked hard and excelled in their perfomances. Danielle Dewitt was the MVP. The most improved gymnast was Jessica Bahls. DeWitt, Christa VandeZande, and Betsy Rhoades were team captains, This was a year that saw a change of direction and purpose for the junior high gymnastics pro- gram. We had a good time and worked hard. We are dedicated to building more tradition and ex- cellence in the sport at Leo, stated junior high coach Brian Ruhl. — Joe Fipp JR. HIGH GYMNASTICS Leo 2 4 Opp. 92.8 Kendallvllle 98,2 84.6 Avilla 86.4 79.5 Carroll 83.1 86.1 New Haven 83.2 84.3 Woodside 94.2 82.6 Heritage 78.4 Though she qualified for Regionals in the floor exercise, all conference gymnast, junior Erica Nixon, shows she also has style and skill on the balance beam. photo by Matt Fulk 152 gymnastics A VARSITY GYMNASTICS: (front row) Jenny Bollier, Erica Nixon, Miclnelie Rlioodes, (row 2) mgr. Denise Beyeler, Jenni Orr, Heidi Strasser, Jen Stueipe, mgr. Kathy Sutton, (row 3) Lisa Meyer, Karen Witte, Shawn Parisot, (back row) Coacli Ron Duboch, Amy Miller, Genoa Ross, Amber Firman, Coach Ka- ren Butt, ! V VARSITY GYMNASTICS Leo 11 3 Opp. 92.55 DeKalb 62.05 94.4 Carroll 85.90 94.4 S. Adams 66.65 93.75 Snider 97.9 95.0 Dwenger 88.7 91.65 Elmhurst 98.2 94.25 Westvlew 64.7 9515 Heritage 65,8 95.75 West Noble 75.8 92.55 Northrop 103.25 96.35 NorweS 82.55 96.35 S. Wells 52.45 96.85 East Noble 92.8 98.1 New Haven 85.2 Freshman Shawn Parisot goes through her tloor routine during a varsity home meet. She received the team ' s award for the gymnast who improved the most during the season. photo by Matt Fulk Team captain senior Amy Miller shows poise and grace like a dancer on the bal- ance beam. She auolified for Regionals in all around indicating she also had abilities in other areas. ■ ptioto by Matt Fulk gymnastics 153 GIRLS ' TENNIS: (front row) Angle Hartman, Lisa Mey- er, (row 2) Kris Bender, Stephanie Combs, Jenny Boilier, Tracy Boward, Tunde Busch, (bacl row) Trista Holwager, Meg Cass, Amber Firman. Vicl i Groyiess, Beth Fogle, Amy Neuhouser, Melissa Crum. Michelle Swartz, Amy Donley. Coach Judy Davis, Playing front line at number one doubles with classnnate Beth Fogle, junior Trista Holwager lunges for the return shot. Their record for the winning season in tennis v as 9 ond 7. photo ijy Jomee Gorton Stretching for o ss ' ve is sophomore Angle Hortmon, wno had a season record of 1 1 wins and only 5 losses ot number 2 singles. She went 4 cr.a ■ in .i.CAC as did senior Amy Neuhouser or r;uiT.ber 1 singles and Vicki Grayless and ivleg Cass at number 2 doubles to bring home tne ACAC trophy, pt)oto by Jamee Gorton 154; ■■ ' Golf Tennis TENNIS SCOREBOARD Leo 8 6 Opp, GOLF SCOREBOARD i 2 DeKolb 3 Leo 4 8 Opp. 3 Adams Cent, 2 171 Fremont 155 2 Wayne 3 191 New Haven 167 3 Harding 2 170 Angola 157 3 Northrop 2 182 Woodlan 175 1 Norwell 4 203 DeKalb 170 2 Angola 3 177 Carroll 160 5 East Noble 172 Heritage 174 4 Columb, Cty, 1 184 Bishop Dwenger 176 3 Carroll 2 184 BIkhk, Christ. 197 2 New Haven 3 177 Garrett 213 3 Northside 2 161 Canterbury 179 2 Snider 3 176 Snider 165 4 Elmhurst 1 9 ' • , VISION STREET, 1223 Girls ' tennis team takes ACAC title The girls ' tennis team tnad a good season t igl iighted by win- ning the ACAC tournament. They became Conference champs by beating Carroll 3-2 in the first round and then defeating Adams Central 4-1 in the final round. Another highlight was their third place finish at the DeKalb Invita- tional. Sophomore Angle Hart- man was runner up at number two singles. Number three singles, sophomore Tracy Boward, and both doubles teams, Beth Fogle with Trista Holwager and Meg Cass with Vicki Grayless, earned third places. Senior Amy Neu- houser was fifth at number one singles. Team captain Neuhouser, with a career record of 40-28, was MVP. Fogle was the most im- proved player. The Golden Tennis award for the hardest worker went to Angle Hartman. With new coach Nate Evans and four of the five varsity golfers returning from last year, the boys ' golf team improved their record by two more wins over last sea- son. A highlight of the season came when senior Tim Minich, who had the team ' s lowest match score average at 415, was selected for the All-conference team. Min- ich and Mitch Delagrange were team captains. Freshman Jason Brimner was the most improved player. — Jamie Grunden BOYS ' GOLF: (front row) Jeff Roach, Tim Miri- ich, Jason Brimner, (back row) Mitch Dela- grange, Robb Divelbiss, Coach Nate Evans, Phil Sailer, Matt Lake, (not pictured: Jeff Ar- nold, Randy Cole, Jason Hanna) The Lion ' s leading golfer, senior Tim Minich gets set for a short putt in the match with Garrett which the Lions won by 8 strokes. The round was played on the Cedar Creek golf course where Minich feels right at home since he also works there during the summer. photo by Matt Fulk In a tennis match on a chilly afternoon early in the season, junior Vicki Grayless keeps worm in her sweats and running to return the ball in a tough doubles game with her partner sophomore Meg Cass. They had a winning record of 11-5 overall in the season. photo by Jamee Garton Golf Tennis 155 Very much a part of the team and more than just a coach, Ann Linson runs a warm-up with freshmen Kristi Helmuth and Stacy Smith. photo by Kris Straughn After hurting her leg and not being able to f . compete, sophomore Amy Amstutz is t possibly thinking about the next meet and if she will be able to run in it. photo by Jenny On Up and over . . . sophomore Dianne McConnell clears four feet six inches and goes on to win the high jump at Garrett. photo by Jenny On VARSITY OIRLS ' : (front row) Joni Zeimmer. Amy Jones. Jody Kelley. Heidi Strosser. Erin Barker. Angela Kurtz. Jenny Orr, Trocy Shofer. Stephanie Vomdran. (row 2) Alana Jacquoy, Jamie Kimbel. Amy Lottiamer. Andrea Jomlson. Hecttier Hun- tington. Mary Veriest. Stacy Smitr . Jennifer Weaver. Tonya Dunlop. (row 3) Amy Amstutz. Jonie Kominer. Kristi Helmutfi, Sorafi Fipp, Nicola Livingston. Ginny Clay. MlcliellG Bachinsky. Paulo Collins. Vickie Zycfi. Anne Overmeyer. (bock row) Cooch Tfn Greer. Coocti Jack Larimer. Coach Ann Linson, Ca ' ey Roth. Danielle Duch, Shano Burns. Paulo Smead, S.orir.e McConnell. Shanna Hormann. BIrgit Kaiser. Christa H Practice makes perfect for freshmen So- roti Fipp and Tonya Dunlap, which means practicing even up to the start of their four hundred meter relay. photo by Kris Straughn BOYS ' SCOREBOARD GIRLS ' SCOREBOARD Leo 2 6 Opp. Leo 2 1 tie 6 Opp. 61 Garrett 65 72 Garrett 46 10 DeKalb 47 46 New Haven 72 10 East Noble 93 59 Heritage 59 67 Heritage 60 41 East Noble 77 28 Carroll 98 46 Carroll 78 47 Churubusco 79 91 Bishop Luers 28 19 Angola 108 35 Churubusco 83 73 Woodlan 54 30 Angola 88 26 Woodlan 83 Girls have record- breaking season The girls ' track season was stocked full of record-breaking accompiislinnents. Jamie Kimbel broke the girls ' school record in both the shotput and the discuss. Angle Kurtz set a record in the 1600 meter run. At Sectionals, Paula Smead set a record for the 3200 meter run, Dianne McCon- nell qualified for Regionals in the high jump. These ladies were great to work with. Many showed dedica- tion, determination, and pride, said their coach Ann Linson. The award for the most valu- able on the team went to three: Heather Huntington for sprints, Paula Smead for distance, and Jamie Kimbel for field events. The boys ' team capped off the year by defeating arch rival Woodlan and qualifying the 400 relay team of Dain Bute, Dan Hayes, Keith Neuman, and Ryan VanLue and the 1600 relay with Bute, Neuman, VanLue, and Joe Stueipe for Sectionals. Keith Nauman was awarded for the most total points scored. He competed in the high jump, long jump, 400 meter dash, and 400 meter relay. Ryan VanLue won the award for the most track points scored, and Marc Voiral won for the most field events points. Dain Bute received the Best Mental Attitude award. The award for most improved went to Joe Stueipe. According to Coach Rick Lightfoot, the team goal was to improve and most of them did exactly that. — Joe Fipp With four hurdles to go, seniors Joe Stueipe and Dain Bute are second and third in a duai meet against Churubusco. photo by Amy tvtcDaniel zz .z i i t N v i . 1 VARSITY BOYS: (front row) Joe F jp, Todd Roberts, Mike BertoB, Marc Voird, Joe Stueipe. Ct¥is Ostertiout. Marl Ham- man, Tom Ream, Adorn Dunlap, (bock row) Coocti Dave Meyer, Coach Kirk Ck3fk. Bobby Roberts, Eirik Bjertnaes, Ron Zimmerman. Doln Bute, Ryan VanLue, Dan Hayes, Brad Wasfibum, Kurt Frederick, Coocti Rick Lightfoot. 157 With classmate Jill Kominer anchoring his blocks, eighth grader Tim Myers gets a strong start in the 400 meter race. photo by Amy McDaniel Records broken in  -fir— J I 111 ' junior high season The junior high boys ' track sea- son was filled with many individual highlights which included eighth grader Chad Dillinger constantly breaking the junior high records in the 800 and 1600 meter runs. Dil- linger almost won the 1600 at the ACAC meet, placing second by an eyelash but setting a new school record at 4:59. Dilllnger ' s final record for the 800 was 2:119. These guys worked hard; and although there wasn ' t an abun- dance of natural talent, they really made the season exciting, commented their coach Jim Schneider. Dillinger was the eighth grade MVP and Brock Squire the sev- enth grade MVP. Aaron Powell won the Golden Guts Award. The girls ' team, despite heart- breaking losses, kept their spirit alive and never quit trying. The MVP award for field events went to seventh grader Tecia Bobay and the MVP for running events to eighth grader Heather Oster- hout. The most improved runner was eighth grader Liz Ader. These girls had a good atti- tude. They worked willingly and without a lot of complaints, not- ed Coach Kevin Jehl. — Joe Fipp GIRLS ' SCOREBOARD Leo 4 Opp. 21 Garrett 79 30 Churubusco 70 30 Woodlan 70 38 Carroll 57 BOYS ' SCOREBOARD Leo 1 4 Opp. Finishing the second leg of the 400 relay, seventh grader Krista Becty hands off to her eighth grade teammate Jill Kaminer, photo by Amy McDaniel !58 Jr. High Track JUNIOR HIGH OIRLS ' TRACK: (ftont row) Jessica Bahls. Lyn Busch, Kellye Strachn, Heather Osterhout, Jl DIdion, Jill Kamlner, Jenni Arnold, Kori Hammond, (row 2) Betsy Rhoades, Laurel Schlie, Joy Vendrely, Krista Booty, Sarah VonLue, Jill Fogle, Krista Ditt- monn, Theresa Murden, Amy Detwiler, (back row) Coach Ruth Lebzelter, Tecia Bobay, Cossl Pence, Shannon Souder, Mara Hormann, Lacy Bertoll, Holly Livingston, Erin Wysong, Mandl McComb, Liz Ader, Holly Heath, Coach Kevin Jehl, Though eighth grader Jenni Arnold leads her Churubusco opponent In this race, the Lions lost the meet. photo by Amy McDanlel In the home meet against Churubusco, eighth grade MVP Chad Dilllnger runs ahead of the opposition on his way to a school junior high record in the mile (1600 meters) — 5;08. He later broke his own record and finished In 4:59, photo by Amy McDanieS Seventh grader Jim Greer scatters sand as he lands in the long jump pit, photo by Amy McDaniel Jr. High Track 159 VASSITY BASEBALL: (front row) man- ager Sam Gordon, Chris Neuhouser, Scott Lothamer, Jeff McKee, Dave Wertman, Shawn Bennett, Jay Miller, Tim Shaw, (row 2) Coach Mike Hey, Tim McNiece, Lance Chrisman, Tim Dini, Dan Roman, Nate Shade, Chae Dol- sen. Coach Paul Kennell, ■ r-;;f |sw-Y t l VARSITY SCOREBOARD Leo 17 8 Opp. 7 Harding Eastside 2 5 10 DeKalb 3 14 12 12 S, Wells South Side 1 2 6 4 Carroll 14 11 15 Snider 21 16 8 Col. City 10 4 Woodlan 1 8 15 7 Adams Cen. Churubusco 2 4 1 6 East Noble 5 13 5 12 Heritage Hamilton 4 3 2 11 Garrett 21 Blackhawk Ch. 2 | 6 2 9 Norwell New Haven 7 5 6 3 16 Angola North Side 2 21 With Coach Hey urging him on, junior Tim Shaw rounds third base on his way to one of the 29 runs he scored during the sea- son. photo by Jamee Gorton Reserve freshman Joe Wormon hits a high fly to the outfield in Leo ' s win over Wood- 160 ' ' ' ptioto by tvlory Ulricti Baseball players make their marks For six seniors, this was the year to make it count. For the under- classmen, this was the year to moke their mark. This was the at- titude of Leo ' s baseball team, and they kept it up all season. They did leave their mark by upsetting state ranked DeKalb and New Haven in season play. They were runner-up in the sec- tionals: after beating Eastside 3-0 in the semi finals, they were de- feated by DeKalb 2-4 in the final game. Individual accomplishments were also spectacular: Twelve of the players hit homeruns; Tim Dini pitched over 70 innings and broke the pitching record with his 10-3 season; and Dini (pitcher ). Lance Chrisman (outfield), and Nate Shade (infield) made the All Conference team. Tim Shaw had eighteen stolen bases and scored 29 runs during the regular season. Chrisman crossed the plate a total of 34 times; Shade accounted for 26 runs and Tim McNiece 24. Shade hod 48 put outs; McNiece and Scott Lothamer had 33 and 32 respectively. The Best Mental At- titude award went to Chrisman. This year, we had good help from underclassmen and some great ploy out of our seniors. We won some big games with some key plays. Our offense was our strength. Pitching was also good with Dini, Chrisman, Shade, Loth- amer, and McNiece. This team really battled; they played with pride and desire, commented Coach Mike Hey. — Joe Fipp RESERVE BASEBALL: (front row) Kris McNiece, Jason McKee, Rick Mishler, Tom Botes, Spence Stuckey, Chris Reidy, Ryan Lewis, (bock row) Coach Paul Kennell, Joe Wormon, Shawn Ben- nett, Dove Wertman, Jeff McKee, Chae Dolson, Jay Miller, manager Sam Gordon. In the reserve gome against Woodlan, junior Rick Mishler leads off first base. Mishler was the playing coach for a num- ber of the reserve games when a sched- ule conflict prevented Coach Hey from being there. photo by Mary Ulrich It ti ■■ fc - 4auij(w| .i, iit I ..Vh . In one of his 27 times on base. All-confer- ence pitcher Tim Dini slides into third. He scored 12 runs during regular season play. photo by Jamee Gorton Senior All-conference outfielder. Lance Chrisman winds up for a pitch in one of the 27 innings he pitched during the season. photo by Jomie Fuller baseball 6 FRESHMEN CHEER SQUAD: Candi Snelling, Shawn Parisot, Melissa Crum, Tunde Busch, Jody Kelley, Katie Culbertson. EIGHTH GRADE BOYS ' CHEER SQUAD: Lyn Buscli, Julie King, Angela Cook, Kim Frenger, Krista Dittmann, Sarah VanLue. EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS ' CHEER SQUAD: Michelle Moore, Melissa Gordon, Mindy Hood, Jenni Arnold, Dana Nixon, Amy Pongratz, Misty Lewis. Cheer Squads A big game is coming. School spirit builds . . . pep sessions and dress-up days intensify the enthusiasm . . . the excitement builds to a peak ... all led and helped along by the cheerleaders. In addition to practicing and leading cheers at sports events, the senior high cheerleaders orga- nized pep sessions and planned a variety of spirit activities. They also helped the junior high cheer- leaders, Basketball season divided the senior high cheerleaders into four squads. During the football season, they v orked t ogether in various combinations, and all four squads cheered for the homecoming win. Before spring try-outs, in- terested students had to attend a v orkshop run by sponsor Lori Bearman, After being selected, they went to a summer camp at Ohio State for more training. And all during the year, they continued to practice, Was the work worth it? Well, most of the teams could boast of winning sea- sons this year — it could be that the cheerleaders helped. — Joe Fipp The lion mascot is either Angie Mix or An- gie Fritz, the sophomores who took turns in the costume or Down Cool who did it at 2 freshmen games, photo by vicki Grayiess VARSITY BOYS ' BASKETBALL CHEER SQUAD: (seated) John Sauder, (standing) girls ' captain Renea Miller, guys ' captain Jeff Jones, Tim Minich, Amy Miller, Dain Bute, Monte Lengacher, Jodi Bauman, (top) Michelle Wearley, Charlie Panchev, Neiel Kuhn, Shelly Nichols, GIRLS ' BASKETBALL CHEER SQUAD: cap, Kris Sivits, Heather MacQueen, Amber Firman. (Not pictured: Alisha Dawson, Christa Pence.) SEVENTH GRADE CHEER SQUAD: (front) Julie Steininger, Nicole Shafer, (standing) Danielle DeWitt, Erin Gorton, Cassie Pence, (top) Abbie Sanders. RESERVE CHEER SQUAD: (front row) Jennifer Lengacher, Jen Stueipe, captain Jamee Gorton, (bock row) Jenny Bollier, Lisa Meyer. fl fu . . . serving the students and community : Liej Digging holes to plant trees on the Cedar Creek golf course is one of the jobs of sophomore Carey Roth and freshman Daniel Hayes. Besides this and other ground work, they also get up early to get golf carts ready for 5:30 a.m. tee-off times. photo by Amy McDaniel In all seasons, the St. Joseph Riv- er provides a lot of lovely scen- ery such as this section that head photographer Amy McDaniel took from her back yard in February. 164 Community On the corner of State and Main in downtown Grabill, the Shop- ping Capital of Northeast Allen County, are the Country Shops of Grabill. Souders owns the building and about four years ago leased the shops, except one — Souder ' s General Store, which has been in the family for 80 years. The variety of little and unique shops draws people from all over to this tiny town. photo by Amy McDaniel Places offer variety The Leo-Cedarville-Grabill area has it all: beautiful houses, places to shop, quiet living, friendly people, even beautiful scenery, if you know where to look. What else could you ask for? Lacking only brand name fast food establishments, the area still has many places to eat, including pizza places. sandwich shops, and family restaurants. Buying anything — including a cor or a house, — mailing packages, and purchasing a driver ' s license are all easy here. Banking is handy too. Parks and churches and good schools . . . anything anyone could want for con- venient living. INSIDE 81 186 Many Leo students are a part of the youth group at Grabill Missionary Church. They get together for many activities, including some out-of-state trips and to have their picture taken for inclusion in the Oracle. School groups support each other in many ways. Because publications supports the Dra- ma Club, they return the favor with an ad in the Oracle in which their members are pic- tured. Josten ' s ploys a big part in the lives of stu- dents at Leo. Starting out, they supply the sophomores with their class rings. Continuing throughout the senior year, graduation paraphernalia also comes from Josten ' s. Community 165 r BINET ., IN 46714 SINCE 194 DUPONT CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER Open 7 Days a Week Kinetico® NON-ELECTRIC • HYDRO-POWERED WATER CONDITIONER Exclusive In This Area By . . . HARRIS WATER CONDITIONING 13505 David Drive, Grabill. IN 46741 SOFT. CONDITIONED VIJATER. EVERY HOUR OF THE DAY EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR Honn by Appoinnneni Phone:482-1651 Haireutting and Styling UEN- WOMEN- CHILDREN 6 DAYS 1 1; Wittes IjkWastiington J Square J - Barber f Stiop 6005 N. Clinton St. ayne, I N 46S25 SELECTED EVENINGS RK • S ' RFni EN Community iT rSB-iW! .- ' !- ' -v - ' itT . Keltsch Pharmacy Dupont Crossing 489-2878 9:00-9:30 Mon.-Sat. 9:00-6:00 Sunday Moore Welding Service Portable Welding Services We Specialize in Welding Alloys Aluminum — Magnesium — Stainless Cedarville, IN (219) 627-2177 H W AUTOMOTIVE 627-2151 Grabill, IN We ' re known for our Customizing and Dependable Work photo by Paul Newberg Your Graduation Portrait . . .a once in a lifetime happeningl BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 86 0 diiUuIlbu. tters tudio 3635 Lake Avenue • Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805 • Telephone (219) 422-9557 Community 167 Sauders Farm re Vitalized Feeds First Farm East of CRABILL, INDIANA 46741 Phone 1219) 627-2196 NEAR Realty 14425 Leo Road 627-3675 Professionals are always NEAR Cedar Creek Woman ' s Club YOURS . . . ... FOR PARTIES, RECEPTIONS, ETC, For groups of 25 to 250. Coll 627-8002 or 627-5172. Electrical — Furnaces — Air Conditioning — Heat Pumps HEATING AIR CONDITIONING ' - cZLEiabtiCf Una. SALES — SERVICE — INSTALLATION NDUSTRIAL — COMMERCIAL — RESIDENTIAL 24 HOUR SERVICE 493-2596 10920 STELLHORN RD. NEW HAVEN. IN 46774 168 Community LEON BROWN INC Contractors • Mechanical • Plumbing • Air Conditioner • Heating • Process Piping • Ventilation • Refrigeration • Fire Protection • Wastewater Treatment • Commercial • Industrial • Institutional 1515 North Harrison P.O. Box 8266 Fort Wayne, IN 46898 Phone: 423-1661 iCRATZi Travel Service, Inc. Cheryl Gratz Owner 10330 Coldwater Road • Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825 Telephone: (219)489-2209 f) ort Wayne Engraving Company, Inc. - J2 E MURRAY TRCET.FORT VVAY E,l DIANA4b803 ' COMPOSITION ART • PLATES: OFFSET ENGRAVINGS, ' POSITIVES NEGATIVES RUBBER, NYLO ' NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING • DIES PLAQUES ' VELOX REQUIREMENTS • 4 COLOR PROOFING (219)456-4323 = - ' 4 COMPLETE GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE J. A. DEARTH. M.D. FAMILY PRACTICE OFFICE HOURS M.T . e A.M. TO S P.M. TH. e A.M. TO 6 P.M. Closed wed. P.O. BOX 340 13430 MAIN STREET LOCHNER VIU GE GRABILL. INDIANA .46741 Grabill Super Valu Grabill, IN 627-2835 Community ' 1 69 BOX 42 GRABILL. IN 46741 TELEPHONE (219) 627-5982 dmbfU CUSTOM FURNITURE, CUSTOM KITCHEN CABINETS VANITIES OFFICE FURNITURE LAMINATE CABINETS ROOM ADDITIONS AND REMODELING STEVEN K. JONES .Short Associates. 10415 Leo Road Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825 Phone (21 9) 482-7077 Inc. DONALD L. SHORT STEVEN L SHORT DOUGLAS J. SHORT ■ Serving by Insuring! n 4 na uU ' pC M eft4 ' Our Desire — To Please II Vivian Cearbaugh Malinda Bennett 6221 Maplecrest Road Fort Wayne, IN 46815 Phone: 485-9634 A nice place to do business TomKelley C5MCZtruck 1819 S. Calhoun • Glenbrook Square • 456-1211 !70 Community Compliments of ©iiiel i Mmhm ©JJ. 13919 Amstutz Road Leo, IN 46765 E®W [leg] ©®[Ji}© S[f(V)©i B®Di} RR 1 • Huntcrtown. IN 46748 • Crawler Loader • Backhoe • Drag Line • Trucking Fence Rows • Fill Materials • Ponds • Backfill • MARK (Residence after 6 pm.) 244-3586 DERRAL (Office Phone) 637-8509 Automotive Color Supply Corp. 1902 S. Calhoun 5r. 3539 N. Clinron 5r. ' Congratulations and Success to all the Leo seniors. B B Speed Shop, Inc. •AUTO •TRUCK •OFF ROAD •RACING Specializing in 4 WD repair 3617 NO. CLINTON FORT WAYNE. IN 46805 1-219-484-5950 1-219-484-5951 EAGLE If?) RICHER « S Plant Sales Office: 14123 Roth Road Grabill IN 46741 Ph. 627-2127 GOOD LUCK Class of 1988 Phone:485-0611 STYLING SALON 7440 St. loe Road Ft. Wayne, Ind. 46835 Full Service Salon Community 171 1 GUESS I JUSTfAJAMTED TO FEEL THAT I OJ (MPORTOMT TO SOMEOME . BQT WE (AJEREM ' T IN IDUE . WE yJEREM ' T... • 50ftftETlViES r REquVCCwM AMD OTHER Tl ES TM JusT ' rr f D AT WV6ELF FOR BElWG SO STuP D IT ALWA% see vied UK£ GETTlMG PREGMAMT O AS, 50 V £TMIM THAT HAPPENED TO OTHER GIRLS ' I NEUER GAUE IT A THOUGHT... AMD MOU) rT ' 6 THE ONLV TMIMG X THINK ABOOT. ' PLANNED PARENTHOOD We are confidential Sec us for: birth control convenient pregnancy testing cost-saving V.D. screening Call 423-1322 for appts. Free Services for Teens! DUTCH MADE CABINETS 657-5157 Roth Rd, Grabill, IN LENGACHER BROTHERS, INC. 14611 Spencerville Rd. Grabill IN 46741 Bill Lengacher Leroy Lengacher 657-5661 657-5993 VENICE 482-1618 Italian American Cuisine Pasta Pizza Steaks Seafood Subs Grinders Beer Wine Cocktails a.m.- 12 p.m. M thru Th 11 a.m.-l a.m. F and S 2 p.m.- 10 p.m. Sunday 2242 Goshen Road — Next to Key Lanes $£RUIC£ CENTER Wrecker Service Community 173 Come dine With Us At wij iM mmwi 111 Good Food And Spirits 627-2719 Grabill IN Authorized Distributor for umi powers 1426 DIRECTORS ROW FORT WAYNE, IN 46808 1-219-483 8138 CURRENTJNC 5 MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION We thank YOU for your business your votes Senator and Mrs. Richard Worman Insurance — Investments 1 m 1 l v 3 Hh mR ' ' ¥-- r y pl B Wk- M l l m mk GRABILL BANK • Consistently Rated 1 by Federal Regulators • Insured by the F.D.I.C. • Providing Service to Our Community Since 1946 219-627-2143 L RIRMITUWE WTEWOWS Leo, Indiana 46765 Phone (219) 627-2114 Open Tues. Fri. ' til 9 p.m. Furniture Drapery Fioorcovering Waiicovering Uplnoistering . ) ' DRYWALL PAINTING, INC. ' . r For Your Drywail Painting Needs — Call On Hanna Brothers Drywail Painting inc. Free Estimates 424-2396 Good Luck 1988 Graduates REGIONAL TIRE CENTER, INC. B.F. Goodrich — Remington — Goodyear Your Best Tire Buy in the Area FRONT END ALIGNMENT — BRAKES — SHOCKS V2 mile North of Leo 15725 Amstuti Road 627-3295 AMANDA ' S BAKERY PARLOR t FOB That Good Old Fashion Taste: 12 DifFERENT Flavors Ice Cream Baked Goods. Donuts. Rolls Sandwiches Soups HOURS 5 A.M. -3 P.M. CORNER OF STATE MAIN GRABILL, IN PH. 627-2704 Community 175 SPORTASTICS AT GYMNASTICS UNLIMITED 5334 Keystone Dr. 484-0254 202 WEST BERRY STREET MAKE THE tMOVE 219-423-4444 WE ' RE PART OF THE LEO SCHOOL SYSTEM . 202 W. Berry Suite 110 Ft. Wayne, IN 46802 Contact: John Walborn — 483-8393 Lynn Patridge — 482-8831 Courier Printing Co. Publishers of East Allen Courier 627-2728 Grabill, Indiana Good Luck, Seniors! Remember us when you need printing: Business Printing, Wedding Invitations and Accessories. As has been traditional, at the invitation of the Cou- rier staff, the seniors on the Oracle staff appear in this ad: Sam Gordon, Amy McDaniel, Stephanie Diemer, Stacy Evans, Jenny Swovelond. ' 6 Community It -- ■— -.--t !. . - .. . . in NEW and BEAUTIFUL OAK POINT One mile North of Dupont on the Tonkel Road WOODED LOTS CONCRETE STREETS AND WALKS PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER 17 ACRES COMMON AREA WITH ESTABLISHED POND LOW TAX RATE PROTECTIVE RESTRICTION New ranch, Cape Cod and 2 -story homes being built by qualified, competitive contractors , Compliments Of: RON SHAW INSURANCE AGENCY Auto — Fire — Life — Business Farm — Healtti — Group Grabill, IN 627-3641 CEDAR CREEK VETERINARY CLINIC Wishing a successful school year to Leo students. R. H. SMITS. D. V. M. PH. 627-5859 14435 LEO RD. BOX 271 LEO. INDIANA 46765 J. MILLER HEATING SHEET METAL, INC. 105106 Center Street Leo, IN 46765 For 24-hour service, call (219) 627-2510. Heating — Sheetmetal — Air Conditioning — Humidifiers — Air Cleaners — Boilers — Water Heaters - Community 177 JOHN PURCELL TERMITE PEST CONTROL Professional — Personalized Service For All Your Extermination Needs hr Zhat Si tra Zouch Of Service 627-2423 Leo Super Valu 14550 Amstutz Rd. Leo, IN Ph. 627-2454 ptioto by Pati Newburg Management Consulting. 1 0427 Leo Road, Suite 1 03 Engineering Fort Wayne, IN 46825 Technical Services (21 9) 484-8242 JTEK Management Consultants, Inc. JAMES P., ACKLEY JOAN M. ACKLEY BETH A. HUKILL President Business Manager M.I.S. Consultant CMKOmZSK ' S PJM vMCsy PMMMACy 10204 Coldwater Rd. Ft. Wayne, IN 489-5593 Bob Kinney, Mgr. Presaipdon Service Hallmark Cards Finer Gifts Video Tape Rental Russell Stover Candies ommunity Owner of the Leo Barber Shop, David Neuhouser, gives head custodian Denny McCreary a haircut. 627-3118 Appointments available Tues -Fri 9-6 Sat 8-2 Closed Monday Trucks ■ New Cars Used Hand-Picked Merchandise Ktnlg; ctor nhs St. Rd. 1, Leo, VIRGIL REINIGOWNER Off. 219-627-2325 Res. 21M82-4324 I (2191 166-0562 L oUins CJnoiograpki JIM e PAM COLLINS PHOTOGRAPHERS 7160 Flutter Rd. port wayne. india 46835 wit photo by Paul Newburg 7 State Street In Grabill Good Luck, Seniors! Community 179 SCHERER 8c MAXFIELD INC We Specify In Farm Equipment, Lawn And Garden Tractors And Equipment With A Full Service And Parts ' Department 627-2310 627-3291 Leo, IN 46765 miu amwARE photo by Paul newberg Grabill IN Phone: 627-2012 Fisher Realtv Auction 5515 Oak Valley Place Fort Wayne, in 46825 Office 219-482-3090 ART Home 219-238-4793 VICKI 219-627-2312 Community Harlan Development, Inc. Country living at its best — Countryview Apartments Harlan, IN Call: 657-5661 657-5993 Mi n ngrafs Have nice Eternity! 627 ' 3678 L H 5f%« LV OTTENWELLER COMPANY STEEL FABRICATION • PRODUCTION PARTS SPECIALTY ITEMS • TRAILER HITCH SYSTEMS 3011 CONGRESSIONAL PKWY. FORT WAYNE, IN 46808 TELEPHONE 219-484-3166 MICHAEL W. OTTENWELLER nOCKMEYED Funeral Home Harlan, IN 627-5308 Reservations not necessary Good Luck Lions in all Future Endeavors lictory a Ti a ete ' a- (i tcU eUtUttf. 1 Vat i. a uie MSi ' Spencerville Road — Harlan, IN 219-657-5154 09 cmmunity M S W Countertops, Inc, ROUTE 2, BOX I49A DAN L WAGLER WILLIAM R. WAGLER GRABILL, INDIANA 46741 Phone 219 627-3636 Courtesy Of Leo 627-5213 Spencervillc 238-4518 Dekalb Chiropractic Center R.R. NO. 2 — BOX 477 WATERLOO. IN 46793 219 837-6331 925-0516 Dr. L. J. Rekeweg Dr. H. S. Hoffman LEO ROAD OFFICE 10405 LEO RD. R. WAYNE, IN 46825 219 482-7382 : Quality Cal.C. Kiopfenstein President 14 29 Ridgecrest Drive Leo, Indiana 46765 (219) 627-2322 Community 183 LEO BUILDERS SUPPLY HARDWARE pholo by Paul riewberg State Road 1 Leo, IN Phone: 627-2125 Residential Galen Acra, Jr. Phone: 627-2943 PIZZA PRIZE This ad is in honor of senior Ann Reece — here working in her fathers business — from her father, Larry, owner of Pizza Prize. Souder ' s General Store 627-3991 Grabill, IN An Old Fashion Country (Store WILLIAM KURTZ. JR. PRESIDENT LEO DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 3721 E DUPONT ROAD FORT WAYNE. IN 4.682S Bus. Phone 219-4.84-0784 JOSTENS Jostens makes school years memorable with ■ class rings ■ caps gowns ■ graduation announcements ■ senior keys 8c mugs ■ awards ■ diplomas Dressed in their caps and gowns from Jostens, Randy Cole gives Traci Knoblauch her rose and fern just before the graduation ceremonies. GARY MUNCIE )1106 Lantern Lane Fort Wayne, IN 637-5617 GREG MUNCIE 2416 Culpepper Ct, Fort Wayne, IN 489-9645 K R PlJJMBir 3-HEAnt 3 STATE HD. 14 EAST IN NEW MAVEK 493-2574 ULRICH PHARMACY, INC. fc Phone 627-2191 Leo, IN 46765 Prescription Specialists emiLL coum? MEATS -- ' • ?%. ,.,  ■ Phone: e27-3691 Community 185 Lighting Aluminum or Vinyl Siding Guttering Storm Doors and Windows • Plumbing Supplies • Battiroom Fixtures • Decorator Accessories • Decorative Mirrors and Cabinets • Paddle Fans • Jenn Air Rarjges • Furnaces • Central Air Conditioning • Wood Stoves Central Heating and Air Conditioning Irwtallation Available at Regular Prices Top Line QUALITY Bottom Line PRICE STATE RD. 14 EAST IN NEW HAVEN TRNITY HOMECBMTER 493-2574 HOURS MON., TUES., WED. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM THURS„FRI. 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM SATURDAY 8;00 AM -4:00 PM Drama Club 1987-1988 ■ ' ' Mtmweslls PGPSI. THG CHOICG OF A N€ W GENERATION RKO Bottling oJ Fort Wayne, Inc. Deluxe Video Productions Weddings Commercials Depositions Thanks, Tara, for being my best friend. Lori Bill Gwen Kaylor The Leo Drama Club thanks all who helped make this year great Applause to all. Evy Lipp Reed ' s Flower Shop Leo, IN 627-3259 Stained Glass Overlay of Fori Wayne. Inc. Designer Glass 489-2915 Thanks, Amy McDaniel ' for help above and beyond . . . OLUiliJEainl jj  «. iii ip , g .i y , j jj( j) gii a gr«gW8|Bi Community 187 A Ackley, Mark 50, 70, 92, 127, 142, 143 Ader, Elizabeth 67, 106, 158, 159 Akey, Darrick 131 Albright, Chris 106 Alfeld, Chris 67, 106 Alfeld, Don 65, 66, 189 Alfeld, Donald 92 Alleger, Dan 10, 22, 65, 66, 92 Allen, Bret 67, 106, 131 Amstutz, Amy 13, 92, 103, 127, 141, 144, 156 Amstutz, Jerry 116 Anderson, Kristie 47, 82, 84 Arellano, Russ 92 Armstrong, Eric 106 Arnold, Jeff 65, 66, 71, 92 Arnold, Jenni 67, 106, 109, 138, 139, 159, 162, 201 Arnold, Jon 106, 131, 146 Arroyo, Enrique Oli 75 Artherhults, Mr. Randy 3, 21, 39, 48, 63, 70, 71, 116, 118. 190 Artherhults, Randy 62, 74, 92 Ash, Steve 45, 62, 63, 65, 70, 71, 82, 188 pertioit Ash, Terri 62, 63, 65, 71, 74, 92 Automotive Color 8(. Supply Corp, 171 ' P B B Speed Shop Inc. 171 Bachlnsky, Michelle 92, 156 Bahls, Jessica 67, 106, 134, 152, 153, 159 Bailey, Dove 65, 92 Baker, Alan 67, 106, 131, 158 Baker, Erin 106 Baker, Jennifer 13, 39. 65. 71. 74, 92 Baker. Pat 8. 92 Baldwin. Terri 8, 92 Barker, Erin 3, 74, 92. 127, 136, 137. 156. 188 Barker. Pat 1 14 Bartle, Wendy 92, 100 Bates, Tim 67, 106, 130, 131, 158 Bates, Tom 92, 131, 143, 161 Bates, Tony 67, 106, 131, 146, 158 Bauer, Eric 10, 22. 65. 66, 92, 143 Bauer, Greg 22, 64, 65, 66, 71, 82 Bauman, Brad 82 Bauman, Jodi 25, 92, 163 Bauman, Wendy 40. 74. 92. 98 Bearman. Lori 162 Bearman. Lynn 118 Bearman. Mike 3. 36. 38. 39. 58. 63. 116, 128 Bearss, Peggy 66. 92 Beaty. Krista 67. 106. 138. 158. 159 Beaver. Amanda 67. 106 Beck. David 66 Beck. Lori 92. 122 Beckman. Chris 143 Beeching. David 65. 92 Beers. David 65. 71. 92 Beers. Michelle 67. 106 Bender, Kris 65. 92 Bennett. Heather 39. 65. 74. 92 Bennett. Shawn 160. 161. 92 Bennett. Stephanie 67. 106 Bergdall, Michele 92. 133. 144, 145 Bertoli, Lacy 67. 106. 134. 159 Bertoli. Mike 15. 92. 127. 128. 143. 157 Beverly. Jason 106. 131 Beyeler. Denise 23. 65. 74. 92, 152 Beyeler, Tisha 16, 66. 92 Biddle. Matt 92 Billings. Steve 62 Bishop. Joe 92. 143 Bixby. Jodi 92. 100. 125 Bjertnaes, Eirik 17. 34. 42. 75. 82. 136. 157 Bloom. Kate 62. 65. 74, 92 Blotkamp. Matt 65, 92. 190 STUDENT COUNCIL: (front row) man (12), Tim Minich. Neal Cunning- Stephanie Fisl er, Jenny Boliier, Ange- horn, Chariie Panchev. Jason Sauder, lo Moore, Erica Nixon, Beth Fogle, Carey Roth, Jamie Kimbel, (row 3) Traci Knoblauch, Shelly Nichols, Peter Joe Stueipe, Wesley Huber, Joe Dye, Voig[t, Rick Busch, (row 2) Heather Danielle Duch, John Sauder, Neiel Vendrely, Erin Barker, Angela Hart- Kuhn, Doin Bute. Keith Neuman, Paula Smead, Brian Grieser, Jennifer Kretler, Monte Lengacher. (back row) Heidi Strdsser, Jenny Len- gacher, Ann Reece, Tristo Holwager, Amber Firman, Sam Gordon, Jym Earl, Steve Ash Blotkamp. Scott 92 Blotkamp. Shane 9. 82. 127 Bobay. Tecia 67. 106. 134. 135. 158. 159 Boliier. Bill 49. 116. 128. 146, 147 Boliier. Jenny 92. 152. 163. 188 Bonet. Lisa 53 Bontreger. Hope 67. 106, 108 Book Mark 70 Bottoms. Steve 115. 201 Boward. Tracey 74. 92. 189 Bowman. Heather 67. 106 Boyce. Kelly 31. 92 Bradley. Scott 106. 147 Bradway. Candace 5, 116, 117 Brandenberger, Ted 42, 92 Bricker. Chuck 93 Briggs. William 51 Brimner. Jason 17. 93. 130. 131. 143 Broda. Mike 24. 37, 39. 71, 93, 100, 101, 199 Brouse. Robert 82 Brower. Jeff 93. 143 Brown. Jon 106. 139 Brown. Katina 93 Brown. Laura 33. 82 Brown. Shawn 23. 106. 131 Bryan. Frank 93 Bryan. Jera 1 1 Bryan. Terri 11. 25. 82. 193 Buckmaster, Lesley 67, 106 Bute, Dain 2. 33. 42. 82. 127. 128. 157. 163, 188 Bute, Randa 67, 106, 135, 153 Buhr. Jason 106. 131 Burger King 18 Burkett. Pam 56. 60, 93 Burns, Chris 67, 106, 131. 146 Burns, Shana 3, 6. 23. 68. 82, 127, 136, 137, 144, 1 56, 189, 192 Busch, Jaclyn 106 Busch, Lyn 159, 162 Busch, Rick 39, 71. 93. 127. 136. 188. 194 Busch. Tunde 38. 39. 93. 162, 193 Bush, George 52 Bussen, Ted 2. 136 Butcher. Charly 8. 194 Butler, Angle 41, 74, 93 Butler, Scott 93 Butt, Karen 152 Butt, Richard 1 14 Byler, Scott 22 Byler, Shone 22, 93 183 Index OFFICE WORKERS: (seated) Eric Steury, Joni Zeimmer, Amy Miller, Loser, David Nance, Monte Len- (back row) Paula Smead, Ra- gactier, Mike Crick, (row 2) Tra- chel Gehring, Stiana Burns, Con- cey Boward, Amy Smith, Amy nie Harter, Kris Sivits. photo by Matt Donely, Dawn Scott, Kendra Fuik c Cardin, Lara 93 Carey, Dan 93, 140 Carey, Don 5, 21, 68, 116, 142, 143 Carnes, Brad 93 Cass, Christy 67, 106, 109 Cass, Meg 74, 93 Castator, Doug 93 Caswell, Adam 106, 146 Caswell, Rondo 82 Caswell, Tom 106, 147 Chapman, Cheryl 124 Chrisman, Connie 115 Chrismon, Lance 8, 9, 40, 43, 83, 127, 142, 143, 160 , 161 Chronister ' s Pine Valley Pharmacy 178 Clark, Kirk 157 Cloy, Aaron 67, 130 Clay, Ginny 74, 93, 156 Cogdell, Kevin 106, 138, 139, 158 Cole, Randy 22, 64, 65, 66, 71, 83, 140, 141, 185 Coleman, Dawn 93, 189 Collins Photography 179 Collins, Angela 83 Collins, Cora 65, 74, 93, 94, 98 Collins, Paulo 93, 156 Combs, Carrie 62, 67, 106, 109 Combs, Stephanie 18, 65, 71, 93, 98, 191 Computerland 70 Conn, Jason 106, 131, 146 Conrad, Collette 106, 109, 135 Cook, Chris 93 Cook, Rob 93 Cook, Andy 106, 131 Cook, Angle 67, 106, 153, 162 Cook, Dawn 93, 163 Cook, Ryan 67, 106, 131 Coolman, Ann 39, 65, 74, 93 Countryview Apartments 181 Cramer, Sarah 117 Cramer, Sherry 76, 77, 116, 117 Crick, Don 93, 143 Crick, Don 32 Crick, Mike 12, 32, 33, 41, 66, 83, 86, 87, 88, 112, 127, 128, 189 Crooks, Carrie 67, 106, 135 Crosby, Ron 116, 146 Crossgrove, Tamra 93 Crossroads Flowers 170 Croteau, Amber 93 Croussore, Danise 93 Crowe, Warren 93 Crum, Melissa 17, 93, 162 Culbert, Rachelle 67, 107, 135 Culbertson, Katie 54, 70, 74, 93, 102, 162, 199 Cunningham, Neol 65, 66, 71, 83, 188 Currington, Jason 107 f Dahlkamp, Craig 24, 44, 65, 66, 71, 93 Dales, Willy 93 Daly, Ken 83 Donson, Ted 53 Davis, Becky 66 Davis, Jenny 67, 107 Davis, Judy 68, 116, 140 Davis, Sharon 67, 107 Davis, Shelly 93 Dawson, Alisha 93 Deebel, Mark 65, 93 DeKolb Chiropractic Center 183 DeLaBorre, Bryon 65, 93, 128, 190 Delagrange, Derek 93 Delagrange, Jon 61, 94 Delagrange, Mitch 40, 83, 100, 127, 140, 143 Delagrange, Teri 124, 141, 144, 145 Deluxe Video Productions 187 Detwiler, Amy 107, 134, 159 Detwiler, Andy 67, 107 DeVries, Chad 42 DeWitt, Dona 32, 33, 39, 66, 71, 94, 127, 133, 144 DeWitt, Danielle 67, 107, 152, 153, 163 Dibert, Michelle 94, 100 Didion, Jill 107, 138, 159 Diemer, Stephanie 32, 33, 83, 199 DiLisi, Ray 94 Dillinger, Chad 67, 107, 130, 131, 146, 158, 159 Dini, Tim 83, 127, 140, 160, 161 Dittmann, Krista 67, 107, 159, 162 Divelbiss, Robb 94, 97, 98, 116, 143 Divelbiss, Ron 48, 61, 70, 73 Doctor, Kent 83 Dole, Robert 52 Dolsen, Chae 42, 94, 102, 127, 128, 160, 161 Dolsen, Taya 67, 107, 135 Don Hall ' s Factory 182 Donahue, Gerodine 74, 97, 116 Donley, Amy 74, 94, 189 Donley, Curtis 107, 147 Douglas, Chris 67, 70, 107, 134 Downham, Jeanette 5, 1 1-7 Doyle, Phyllis 116, 190 Dresner, Matt 107, 158 Dresner, Mike 59, 68, 94, 100, 104 Drew, Brandon 6, 26 Drew, Justin 26 Drew, Kevin 6, 26, 64, 116 Dubach, Ron 21, 152 Dubea, Craig 94 Dubea, Dan 94 Duch, Danielle 83, 127, 156, 188 Dukakis, Michael 52 Duman, Kim 67, 107, 135 Dunlap, Adam 58, 94, 136, 157 Dunlap, Tonya 94, 156, 157 Dye, Joe 14, 16, 17, 83, 188 LIBRARY WORKERS: (seated) Dawn Coleman, Jenny Poiry, Jennifer Kretler, Stephanie Fish- er, (row 2) aide Jean Haines, Tine Frohriep, Michelle Wearley, Ann Reece, Heather McGinnis, li- brarian Deb Pepple. (back row) Meaghan Ritchey, Angela Hart- man (12). Jason Sauder, Don Al- feld, Susie Wisler, photo by Matt fuii Index 189 Eagle Richer M Earl, Jym 39, 70, 71, 84, If Eastes, Tonya 94 Eastman, Joel 94, 128 Edwards 7, Jennifer 107 Edy ' s Ice Cream 72 Egli, Connie 71, 74, 94 Egli, Michelle 84 Ehinger, Abigail 36, 39 Eicher, Betty 77, 111 Eicher, Rob 67, 107, 131, 146 Eicher, Steven 111 Erb, Jon 14, 67, 107, 131 Erb, Mike 38, 39, 94 Ervin, Chad 67, 107, 131, 158 Federspiel Draperies 183 Ferguson, Amy 94 Ferguson, Jenny 67, 77, 107, 202 Fields, George 94 Fipp, Bob 84, 127, 136, 137 Fipp, Joe 70, 94, 127, 136, 157, 199 Fipp, Sarah 74, 94, 137, 156, 157, 199 Firman, Amber 74, 94, 127, 152, 163, 188 Fischer, Matt 107, 109, 131 Fischer, Mil e 131, 143 Fischer, Raymond 94 Fisher Realty 8 . Auction 180 Fisher, Delores 116 Fisher, Laurie 67, 107 Fisher, Stephanie 62, 63, 65, 71, 74, 84, 188, 189, 203 Fitzgerald, Kirl 39, 60, 94 Flicl , Birute 26 Flick, Jack 26, 57, 66, 67, 116, 120 Fulk, Matt 94, 199 Fuller, Jamie 35, 94, 128 Fuller, Undo 4, 115 Fuller, Melissa 67, 107 Furnish, Brandy 31, 71, 94, 100 Furnish, Kris 107, 130, 131, 146, 158 Gross, Carol 77, 114 Grueb, Amy 107 Grunden, Jamie 19, 29, 59, 95, 103, 127, 199 AV WORKERS: (front) John Pearson, Vicki Grayless, (back) Sauder, Charlie Panchev, Randy Doug Stuckey, Mike Klopfen- Artherhults, (row 2) John Sand- stein, Jeff Hinkel, Phyllis Doyle, ers, Jeff Jones, Deb Pepple, Ray Colby Prough, phoio by Matt Fuik Escosa, Dorothy 36, 39, 62 Etheridge, Pam 76, 77 Eubank, Charity 94 Eubank, Tom 23, 94, 100 Evans, Nate 128, 130, 131, 143 Evans, Stacy 71, 84, 199 190 Index Fogle, Beth 94, 122, 125, 127, 132, 133, 144, 188 Fogle, Jill 107, 135, 159 Fort Wayne National Bank 10 Forth, Chad 94 Fouts, Charlene 84 Frederick, Kurt 11, 94, 127, 128, 157 Frenger, Kim 107, 162 ■ ries, Kristi 94, 202 Fries, Stephanie 67, 107 Fritz, Angle 62, 65, 94, 163 Frohriep, Tina 39, 59, 66, 71, 75, 84, 88, 127, 189 Fruchey, Ryan 67, 107, 131 Gabet, Steve 75, 113, 117 Gabet, Zoo 107, 147, 158 Garber, Troy 107 Gorman, Joan 76, 117 Gorton, Erin 107, 110, 163 Garton, Jamee 42, 94, 163 Gaul, Lori 39, 65, 94, 190, 199 Gee, Frances 94, 199 Gehring, Rachel 9, 33, 43, 45, 80, 84, 127, 144, 145 , 189 Geise, Kevin 94 Geise, Kyle 64, 65, 66, 94 Gemini Styling Solon 171 Gephort, Kathy 66, 94 Gerke, Matt 67, 107, 109, 111, 131, 147 Giddens, Chance 94 Girordot, Dede 67, 107 Glass, Jim 67, 107 Gordon, Jeff 67, 107 Gordon, Melissa 67, 107, 153, 162 Gordon, Sam 39, 62, 63, 71, 82, 84, 100, 127, 128, 16 0, 161, 188, 199 Grober, Enos 111 Graber, Marcus 111 Graber, Morj 84, 87 Graber, Reuben 111 Grobill Country Meats 185 Grobill Hordvi are 180 Grobill Missionary Church 181 Grablll Woodvi orking Specialties 170 Grayless, Vicki 4, 34, 65, 71, 78, 95, 98, 190 Greer, Jim 107, 131, 158, 159 Greer, Tim 156 Grey, Jennifer 53 Grieser, Brian 17, 22, 32, 39, 56, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 70, 71, 84, 91, 188 Griese r, Chad 95, 97, 143 Grieser, Sherri 115 Grinsteod, Geno 95 Grorud, Mark 67, 107 Grorud, Trent 95, 140, 143 Habegger, Jenni 67, 107 BOWLING LEAGUE CHAMPI- ONS: (front) Matt Blotkamp, Jim Hope, Lori Gaul, Tami Kitchen, (row 2) Ray Pearson, Colby Prough, Jeff Hinkle, (back) Bryon DeLaBarre, Phil Sailer, Eli Hester- mann . ptioto by Matt Futk Hager, Leah 115 Haines, Jean 80, 117, 189 Hommon, Mark 10, 65, 95, 131, 157 Hamman, Scott 95 Hammond, Karl 67, 108, 134, 159 Hampton, Jeff 69, 95 Handerson, Amy 18, 84, 193 Honkins, Jason 67, 108, 147 Honkins, Troy 74, 95, 143 Hanks, Tom 53 Honna, Jason 95, 116, 127, 140, 141, 143 Hare, Kimberly 108 Hare, Ruby 85, 125, 202 Harlan Cabinets, Inc. 182 Harlan Development Inc. 181 Harris, Robyn 48, 95 Harris, Scott 22 Hart, Roberta 115 Harter, Connie 16, 95, 127, 132, 133, 189 Harter, Darren 32, 33, 80, 85, 127, 128, 142, 143 Hartman (10), Angle 95, 99, 132 Hartman (12), Angle 17, 72, 33, 36, 39, 66, 70, 71, 74, 84, 85, 127, 132, 188, 189 Hartman, Maurice 115 Hartman, Melissa 108, 109, 135 Hartung, Richard 117 Hayes, Dan 95, 130, 131, 157 Heare, Lorl 85 Heath, Heidi 24, 95, 100, 101 Heath, Holly 67, 108, 134, 159 Hechler, Mike 27, 66, 95 Heller, Melinda 108 Helmke, Paul 50 Helmuth, KrIstI 95, 105, 122, 156 Herman, Theresa 67 Hersey, Andrea 67, 108 Hersey, Kara 67, 108 ii Hersey, Marie 56, 95, 121 I Hess, Pat 115 Hestermann, Eli 65, 66, 70, 71, 74, 95, 98, 128, 190 Hestermann, Rachel 67, 108 Hetrick, Chad 65, 95, 131 Hetrick, Julie 85 Hewitt, Jason 74, 95 I Hey, Mike 21, 68, 117, 124, I 144, 145, 160 : Hill, Pat 85 Hinkle, Jeff 39, 95, 97, 100, 190 When two unexpected prom dates show up, senior Monte Lengacher is dumbfounded. As a jol e Susie Witte and May Sut- ton, who work with Monte, dressed up in old style elegance and accompanied him almost to his real date ' s house, photo by Kathy Sutton Hoar, Brian 27, 63, 85, 200 Hockemeyer, Randy 17 Hockemeyer, Tyrone 126 Hockmeyer Funeral Home 182 Hoffman Che volet 201 Hohl, Julie 31, 95, 98 Holbrook, Mary Lou 36, 39, 63, 70, 87, 117, 212, 200 Holle, Jennifer 95 Holwager, Trista 13, 74, 78, 94, 95, 98, 122, 127, 14 0, 141, 188 Hood, Jeremy 19, 108, 130, 131 Hood, Mindy 67, 108, 162 Hope, Jim 66, 95, 136, 190 Hermann, Mara 67, 108, 134, 135, 159 Hermann, Shanna 42, 65, 74, 95, 133, 144, 156 Horner, Alison 66, 71, 74, 85, 125 Horner, Bill 95 Howey, Becky 67, 108, 153 Howey, Brandy 95 Hubartt, Rachel 62, 63, 65, 71, 95 Huber, Wesley 46, 85, 188 Hudson, Jayme 95, 123, 127 Hudson, Kelly 85 Huff, Gary 115 Huffman, Kim 85 Hughes, Daniel P. 171 Hunter, Tina 65, 71, 85, 125 Huntington, Brandon 67, 108 Huntington, Heather 86, 127, 156, 193 Huntington, Trevor 65, 95 Husdon, Jason 108 Huynh, Long 115, 120 Huynh, Phoung 86 Huynh, Tony 95 .y - f Jackson, Jesse 52 Jacquay, Alana 95, 156 Jamison, Andrea 74, 95, 137, 156 Jehl, Kevin 48, 70, 72, 117, 130, 131, 158, 159 Jennings, Jenny 108, 134 Jennings, Julie 95, 133, 144 Jess, Tomi 108 Jiffy Wash 179 Jim ' s Sunoco 183 John Purcell Termite Pest Control 178 Johnson, Brian 65, 95 Enjoying the WMEE dance at Combs and Cindi VanDolah. p io- Leo are sophomore Rob Walters to by ivtary uincti (center) and juniors Stephanie Jones, Amy 156 Jones, Angle 95 Jones, Bill 128 Jones, Ferdie 95, 143 Jones, Generoso 86 Jones, Jeff 9, 19, 21, 33, 36, 38, 39, 43, 44, 46, 70, 71, 74, 75, 86, 91, 127, 128, 129, 131, 163, 190 Jones, Patricia 95 Jostens 72, 185 JTEK 178 C K R Plumbing-Heating 185 Kaiser, Birgit 45, 75, 78, 86, 127, 137, 144, 156 Kaminer, Janie 59, 96, 100, 156 Kaminer, Jill 108, 158, 159 Kosper, Chad 49, 58, 96 Kaylor, Bill Gwen 187 Kaylor, Staci 96, 122, 133 Keesler, Clint 65, 66, 96 Keesler, Shannon 65, 74, 96 Keith, John 108, 131 Keliey, Jamie 67, 108 Kelley, Jody 96, 156, 162 Kelly, Jamie 146 Kelly, Mike 108, 131 Kennedy, President John F. 49 Kenneli, Paul 21, 111, 117, 130, 131, 160, 161 Kierstead, Dick 110, 117, 119 Kimbel, Jamie 13, 33, 78, 80, 96, 127, 132, 133, 144, 145, 156, 188 Kimes, Ken 96 King, Julie 108, 135, 162 Kissner, Jerry 96 Kissner, Cynthia 86 Kitchen, Danyelle 67, 108 Kitchen, Tami 25, 96, 190 Kite, Jason 86, 127, 128 Klopfenstein Quality Construction 183 Klopfenstein, Jennie 96, 145 Klopfenstein, Mike 39, 65, 71, 74, 96, 190 Klopfenstein, Scott 67, 108 Klopfenstein, Sheri 108, 135 Knepp, Chorlene 39, 47, 71, 86, 89, 127, 132, 200 Knight, Jennifer 96 Knight, Joseph 86 Knoblauch, Traci 46, 86, 185, 188 Koch, Troy 96 Kochersperger, Korla 96 Koester, Christian 86 Koons, Cindy 67, 108, 135 Koons, Kathy 65, 71, 86 Koons, Scott 65, 66, 96 Koons, Teresa 65, 74, 96 Korte, Anne 55, 96 Korte, Steve 108, 109, 130 Kothe, Jim 48 Kouder, Carolyn 65, 96 Krouse, Chad 96 Kreiloch, Kevin 87, 127, 128 Kretler, Eric 96, 128 Kretler, Jennifer 3, 27, 39, 43, 44, 46, 70, 71, 87, 89, 127, 188, 189 Kretler, Pauline 3, 38, 39, 76, 77, 118, 121 Kuhn, Neiel 19, 33, 37, 38, 39, 43, 87, 163, 188 Kurtz, Angela 96, 137, 144, 156 Kurtz, Brad 96 Kurtz, Chris 67, 108, 146 Kurtz, Phil 114 C Index 19 ' 1 ■V Ladd, John 96 Laird, Lori 96 Lake, Connie 118 Lal e, Matt 96, 127, 128 Lance, Bruce 136 Lange, Tim 108, 138, 139, 147 Lantz, Bruce 96 Having a cuddly friend, as senior Shana Burns does, ap- pears to moke work more en- joyable, photo by Amy Henderson LariPner, Jack 134, 135, 156 Laux 11, Amy 96 Leal Theresa 70 Lebzelter, Ruth 3, 118, 159 Lederman, Kerry 96, 105 Leichty, Jason 67 Leichty, Jayne 67, 109 Lemon, Jon 96 Lemon, Tim 108, 131, 147 Lengocher, Angela 108 Lengocher, Jennifer 74, 96, 163, 188 Lengocher, Monte 21, 33, 43, 71, 87, 89, 105, 112, 127, 163, 188, 189, 191 Lengocher, Nikki 31, 96 Lengocher, Wilbur 111 Leo Barber Shop 179 Leo Builders Supply Hardware 184 Leo Distributors, Inc. 184 Leo Gymnastics Booster Club 180 Leo Super Valu 178 Lewis, Misty 14, 67, 108, 162 Lewis, Ryan 96, 143, 161 Lewis, Tora 96 Liechty, Jason 108, 131, 146, 158 Liechty, Jayne 108 Liechty, Ruth 115 Lightfoot, Rick 5, 48, 76, 118, 128, 157 Linker, Amy 8, 87 Linker, Mark 96, 127, 128 Linnemeier, Becky 67, 108 Linnemeier, Brandon 109 Linnemeier, Kara 67, 109 Linson, Ann 20, 118, 212, 126, 136, 137, 156 Linson, Kelly 126 Linson, Larry 126 Linson, Zoch 126 Lipp, Evy 36, 39, 112, 118, 187 Lipp, Suzanne 39 Littlejohn, Dawn 45, 87 Littlejohn, Lisa 77, 96 Livingston, Heather 96, 100 Livingston, Holly 67, 96, 159 Livingston, Nicola 65, 96, 156 Loser, Eric 27, 37, 39, 66, 96, 128, 189 Lothamer, Amy 96, 133, 144, 156 Lothamer, Janice 115 Lothamer, Jerry 17, 68, 87, 113, 126, 127, 136, 194 Lothamer, Scott 80, 87, 102, 127, 140, 141, 143, 160 Lothamer, Todd 97 Love, Dole 53, 115, 120, 203 Lovett, Frank 109 Lowden, Cory 97 McConnell, Dionne 39, 97, 124, 127, 132, 134, 144, 145, 1 56 McCreary, Debbie 115 McCreary, Denny 10, 115, 179 McDoniel, Amy 65, 71, 87, 100, 127, 137, 199 McDoniel, Jamie 67, 109 McGinnis, Heather 97, 189 McKee, Joson 97, 130, 131, 161 McKee, Jeff 97, 128, 143, 160, 161 McKee, Kim 109, 135 McMahan, Aimee 67, 109 McNeely, Chris 67, 109, 158 McNiece, Kris 97, 143, 161 McNiece, Tim 97, 142, 143, 160 McPherson, Elaine 97 McPherson, Joe 87 McWilliams, Larry 56 Mears, Rick 50 Menshy, Amy 67, 109 Meredith, Down 97 Meredith, Lesley 8, 9, 40, 43, 87 Meyer, Brad 67, 109, 147 Meyer, Dave 157 Meyer, Lisa 74, 97, 103, 152, 163 Miazga, Lisa 66, 97 Miller, Amy 88, 123, 124, 127, 152, 153, 163, 189 Miller, Ann 5, 115 Miller, Chris 46, 67, 88, 109 Miller, Dona 97 Miller, Dawn 66, 88 Miller, Jay 97, 160, 161 Miller, Kendra 39, 66, 88, 200 Carefully disecting a mummi- fied cat, senior Paula Smead learns more about the pliysical 192 Index M 8(, W Countertops, Inc. 183 MocMilian Health Center 72 MocQueen, Heather 73, 97, 163 Manger, Julie 61, 118 Marquordt, Christopher 87 Morquordt, Lynn 70, 73, 118 Mortin, Rodney 67, 109, 146 Martin, Tim 67, 109, 147 Maust, Christy 67, 109 McArdle, Mary 39, 76, 118 McClure, Jessica 51 McComb, Mandi 109, 159 Miller, Lisa 77 Miller, Mark 88 Miller, Renea 17, 45, 88, 163 Miller, Shelly 67, 109 Miller, Tami 67, 109, 135 Minich, Doug 97, 128 Minich, Tim 36, 39, 71, 74, 88, 127, 128, 163, 188 Minnich, Matt 109, 131 Minnich, Sarah 9 Mishler, Rick 46, 70, 97, 127, 128, 161 Mix, Angle 97, 163 Monteith, Eric 88 Moore, Angela 39, 71, 97, 188 Moore, Michelle 109, 162 Moorehead, Melany 97 Moorehead, Melissa 67, 109 Moorehead, Scott 67, 109, 131 Morgan, Joyio 88 Moses, Win 50 Mosley, Jeannie 70, 110 Mozena, Tom 97 Mueller, Scot 39, 66, 97 Mull, Lano 115 Mundy, Marilyn 118 Murden, Theresa 110, 134, 159 Myers, Dave 158 Myers, Tim 67, 110, 131, 158 ,. ' ( Nance, David 68, 189, 202 3, 128, make-up of animals, pnotobyAmy McDoniel Nance, Shelly 97 Nelson, Susan 36, 39 Neuhouser, Amy 33, 43, 84, 88, 123, 124, 125, 127, 132, 144, 145 Meuhouser, Chris 88, 105, 127, 140, 141, 143, 160, ?04 vieuhouser, David 179 teuhouser, Marcia 115 teuman, Keith 39, 43, 47, M, 89, 127, 128, 188 Jew Era Construction 171 Jewman, Heather 67, 110 Jichols, Alishia 97 Jlchols, Shelly 21, 47, 71, i9, 163, 188 Jixon, Dana 67, 110, 153, 62, 201 lixon. Erica 17, 41, 97, 123 27, 152, 188 lorth. Col. Oliver 49 lorthern, Joe 97 iotestine. Bob 115, 120 lotestine, Sharon 120 oyer, Ron 116, 118 11 Arroyo, Enrique 78, 89, 40 illver, Dawn 14, 15, 17, 43, 5, 89, 91 ' Iver, Fred 77 •rmsby, Todd 110, 131, 58 ' rr, Jennifer 97, 98, 99, 27, 132, 152, 156 ft, Dan 97, 127, 128 ft, Leslie 9, 43, 89 isborn, Liz 67, 110, 135 ' Sborn, Ryan 44, 64, 65, 66, 97 Osterhout, Chris 157 Osterhout, Heather 158, 159, 201 Ottenweller Connpany 182 Overmyer, Anne 30, 39, 66, 97, 125, 156 Ozores, Patrica 31, 46, 78 F Palmer, Ross 110 Panchev, Charlie 9, 17, 31 37, 38, 39, 71, 89, 163, 188, 190 Pardinek, Julie 48, 74, 79 112, 118, 132 Parisot, Shawn 21, 152, 153 162 Paschal, Heather 67, 109 110 Patterson, Larry 97 Paul II, Pope John 51 Pearson, Jeni 110 Pearson, Ray 97, 140 141 190 Peat, Marme 70 Pence, Cassle 110, 159 163 Pence, Christa 97, 156 Pence, Jason 97 Pepple, Deb 2, 112, 117 118, 138, 139, 189, 190 Pepple, Kali Lynn 117 Perry, Mindy 97 Peters, Debbie 88, 89 Pfister, Elaine 89 Piazza, Carlo 5, 118 Piering, Tora 74, 97 Pizza Hut 8 Pizza Prize 184 Piatt, Carolyn 39, 70, 118 Piatt, Hal 78, 114 Platter, Darrin 97, 98 Poe, Marc 97 Poiry, Jored 39, 97, 143 Poiry, Jennifer 39, 46, 59, 66, 71, 89, 127, 189 Pongrotz, Amy 67, 110 162, 201 Pongrotz, Chris 97 Porter, Don 115 Powell, Aaron 110, 139, 158 Premer, Debbie 65, 98 Premer, Jeff 98 Premer, Kothy 89 Premer, Laura 98 Prough, Colby 97, 98, 100, 140, 190 Putt, Elliott 11, 98, 128 Standing by her impressively Amy Handerson and Heather Rrvnn ' ?nt fn f ' T° ' ® Huntington, p.o o i,. 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Bryan talks with her classmates Quinn, Don 62 K Royl, Jennifer 89 Ream, Tom 65, 74, 98, 157 Reece, Ann 89, 125, 127 141, 184, 188, 189 Reece, Lorry 184 Reed ' s Flower Shop 187 Reidy, Chris 98, 130, 131 143, 161 Reidy, Scott 67, 110, 131 146, 158 Reinig Motor Sales 179 Reschly, David 90 Rhoodes, Betsy 67, 110 134, 152, 153, 159 With her art stool up, freshman Tunde Busch stands in thought waiting until the final bell, photobv Jamee Gorton Rhoodes, Michelle 29, 98 123, 127, 152, 199 Richards, Jason 17, 22, 98 100 Richards, Jennifer 18, 90 Richards, Steve 110, 131 147 Richards, Tony 8, 194 Ritchey, Meoghon 98, 189 Roach, Jeff 61, 98, 143 Roach, Jodi 73, 98 Robbins, Jerome 38 Roberts, Bobby 99, 128, 157 Roberts, Ben 99 Roberts, Ben 99 Roberts, Matt 99, 131 Roberts, Todd 127, 128, 157 Robinson, Adam 110, 130, 131, 146, 147 Robinson, Andrea 99 Roepke, Margaret 76, 119 Roman, Ann 67, 110, 135 Roman, Don 90, 127, 128 160 Ross, Geneo 65, 99, 152 Roth, Carey 99, 127, 140, 141, 156, 188 Roy, Mike 65, 99, 131, 143 Rudolf, Eugene 34, 75, 78, 90, 140, 141, 143 Ruhl, Brian 152, 153 Sailer, Phil 65, 74, 99, 140, 190 Sanders, Abby 31, 110, 163 Sanders, John 65, 99, 190 Sdnderson, Kim 18, 90 Sduder, Jason 19, 22, 89, 90. 143, 188, 189 Sauder, John 19, 23, 39, 65, 66, 71, 90, 163. 188, 190 Sauder. Julie 114 Sauder. Shannon 110, 135. 159 Saum. Jenny 8, 99 Savage, Tim 110, 131 Sawyer, Rebecca 31. 97. 119 Scheil. Amanda 99 Scherer Maxfield Inc. 180 Scherer. Stdcy 99, 133 Schimmel, Ddve 26 Schimmel. Lisa 26 Schldtter. Allen 70. 119 Schldtter. Mark 57 Schlie. Laurel 67. 111. 159 Schmucker. Malinda 111 Schmucker, Mervin 111 Schneider, Jim 48. 119. 158 Schrein, Mary 119 Schrimshaw, Eric 67, 111 Senior wrestler Jerry Lothamer congratulates teammate junior Rick Busch after a matcti, pnoto by Mary Ulrich Schroeder, Tanya 111 Schwaben. Butch 90 Schwartz. Jamie 111. 139, 158 Schwartz. Marlin 111 Schwartz, Michael 111 Schwartz, Sam 99 Scott. Dawn 99. 189, 202 Seeling, Carolyn 74. 99. 125 Seffrin. Barbra 99 Sell, Lydia 67, 111 Selleck, Tom 53 Sellers, Bruce 62 Shade, Connie 76. 119, 121 Shade, Nate 43. 60, 90. 127. 128. 142, 143, 160 Shafer, Nicole 67, 111, 153, 163 Shafer, Tracy 99, 133, 144, 156 Shaw, Jared 99, 127. 128 Shaw, Jayme 60, 90, 127, 128 Shaw, Jeni 99 Shaw. Tim 99, 127, 128. 143, 160 Shelton, Adam 74, 99 Short Associates, Inc. 170 Short. Donna 24. 114 Shriver, Eunice Kennedy 49 Shutty. Brian 111, 139 Sidel. Todd 99 Simpson Daniel 99 Sivits, Kris 99, 163, 189 Slough, Kevin 67, 111, 146 Smead, Paula 32, 33, 71, 74, 90. 91. 123, 127. 137, 144. 145, 156, 188. 189, 192 Smith. Amy 74, 99, 189 Smith, April 1 1 1 Smith, Bryce 11. 99, 128 Smith, Garrette 99 Smith. Heather 67, 109, 111 Smith. Scott 91. 128, 129 Smith, Shirley 76 Smith. Stacy 90, 156 Smith, Troy 91 Snelling. Condi 100, 162 Souder ' s General Store 184 Springer, Chad 22. 64, 66, 71. 100 Springer. Chris 67. Ill, 131, 147 Squire, Brock 67, 111, 138, 139. 147, 158 Stained GIdss Overldy 187 Stein. Donyelie 67. Ill, 153 Steineger, Julie 153 Steinhauser, Tom 70, 94, 104, 119 Steininger. Julie 110. 111, 163 Stelle, Erik 10, 65. 100, 143 Steury, Jason 67, 111, 131 Steury. Kendro 100. 189 Steury. Kevin 31 Strochn. Kellye 159 Strasser. Heidi 3. 6, 23, 95, 100, 127, 137, 152, 156 , 188 Straughn, Kris 100, 199 Famous Fort Wayne radio gymnastics team ' s dance, photo personalities, Chcrly Butcher byMoryuiricn and Tony Richards deejay the Streeter, David 62, 63 Stuckey, Chad 7, 46, 70, 71, 91, 200 Stuckey, Dorcas 115 Stuckey, Doug 65, 100, 190 Stuckey, Holly 100 Stuckey, Kim 74, 98, 100, 133 Stuckey, Philip 61, 119 Stuckey, Scott 22, 100 Stuckey. Spence 100, 130, 131, 143, 161. 201 Stuelpe. Dr. Herb 12. 13, 16, 20, 84, 98. 114, 125 Stuelpe, Jen 37, 39, 71, 74, 100, 112. 152, 163 Stuelpe, Joe 4, 33, 39, 65, 70, 71, 85, 91, 127, 140, 141, 142, 143, 157, 188 Stults, Liz 115 Sumney, Amie 91 Sutton, Kathy 100. 127, 152 Sutton, May 191 Swaggart, Jimmy 51 Swartz, Matt 67, 111, 131 Swartz. Michelle 100, 133 Swartz, Penne 100. 105 Swayze. Patrick 53 Swoveland, Jennifer 91, 199 Trinity Home Center 186 Truden, Bret 4 Truden, Mike 4. 67, 111 Turner, Nathan 111 Uhrick, Jonelle 100 Ulrich Pharmacy, Inc. 185 Ulrich, Mary 100, 199 ( r Thomas, Phyllis 115 Thornton, Gory 100, 105, 143 Tinsley, April 52 Tom Kelley Buick 170 194 Index Vande Zonde, Christo 67, 111, 138, 152. 153 Vandegrift, Becky 111, 202 VonDolah, Cindi 27, 66, 100. 125, 191 VonLue, l yan 65, 74, 98, 100, 130. 131, 143, 157 VanLue. Sarah 67, 109, 111, 159. 162 Vendrely, Dick 115 Vendrely, Heather 39, 71, 91. 188 Vendrely, Joy 67, 111, 159 Vendrely, Lorraine 65, 66, 100 Vendrely, Marc 91 Vendrely. Maredith 114 Verhest, Mary 65, 100, 156 Vincent, Dave 22, 23, 91. 128 Voigt. Mindy 63, 65, 100 As these runners are putting in their laps, they are also earning money for teams and clubs in the annual Jog-a-thon. photo by Amy McDaniel Voigt. Peter 65, 74, 91, 188 Voirol, Jo 115 Voirol, Kenny 67, 111, 131, 146 Voirol, Marc 41, 100, 127, 128, 157 Voirol, Rob 111, 131, 146, 147 Voirol, Roger 143 Vorndron, Mark 67, 111, 158 Vorndran, Rita 65, 71, 92, 100, 125, 132 Vorndran, Stephanie 65, 100, 156, 203 Vukovich, Matthew 111 ( Waltenburg, Fred 111 Waltenburg, Tracy 100, 125, 199 Walters, Keith 111, 131, 202 Walters, Rob 39, 66, 100, 191 Walton, Robert 119, 120 Washburn, Brad 100, 157 Wotkins, John 100 Watkins, Mike 67, 111 Wottley, Pete 115, 120 Wearley, Michelle 40, 91, 163, 189 Weaver, Jackie 67, 111, 153 Weaver, Jennifer 100, 156 Webb, Paul 91 Weber, Ricky 100 Welker, David 50 Wellmon, Shawn 65, 100, 122, 144 Wells, Jennifer 41, 74, 100 Wermer, Margvi en 115 Wertman, Charlotte 115 Wertmon, Dave 100, 127, 128, 160, 161 Wertman, Don 67, 111, 130, 131 West, Todd 101 White, Ryan 51 Wiblin, Morcio 101 Williams, Robin 53, 76, 77 Willis, John 66, 101 Wilson, Lori 66, 101, 125, 202 Wise, Allen 99, 101 Wise, Karen 115 Wisler, Susie 101, 189 Wisniewski, Jackie 115 Witmer, Pom 31, 100, 101 Witt, Jeff 67, 111, 131 The salad bar was new in the fall tion to lunch time all year, photo and remained a popular addl- by jamee Gorton Witt, Jenni 34, 101 Witt, Tami 133 Witte, Karen 101, 127, 152 Witte, Susie 191 Woods, Tony 22, 101 Worman, Jeff 111, 131, 147 Worman, Joe 101, 130, 131, 160, 161 Wysong, Erin 67, 111, 159 Y York, Christa 101 Zeimmer, Bev 115 Zeimmer, Joni 74, 101, 127, 132, 133, 156, 189 Zigler, Ryan 67, 111, 139, 147, 158 Zimmerman, Ron 101, 128, 157 Zink, Jim 115 Zych, Vickie 101, 156 Index H Brian Hoar, Chad Stuckey, Char Knepp, Kendra Miller — the artists who worked on the hall mural. photo by Amy McDaniel Ann Reece and her sister Jane at the Grabill Fair. photo by Jamie Fuller ANDfRION, KRISTIE S. — Crioir 1-4. Letter- winner Club. Library Worker 1-4: Early Grad ASH, STEVEN J. — Band 1-4, Jazz Band 4, Droma 3-4, Spanish Club 3-4, V P , Sctiool Service 1-4, High Honor 1-4, Acad Bowl 4, Not ' l Memt Commended, US M C Award (Music) Sterling Sentinel Nominee (Math) BAUER, 6RE60RY E. — Band 1-4, Drama Club 2-4, Honor Society 1-4, Jazz Band 1-4, High Honor 4, Spanish Club 3; Tennis 1-2 BAUMAN, BRAD J. — Baseball Stat 1 BJERTNAES, EIRIK — Cross Country 4, Ex- change Student from Norway BLOTKAMP, SHANE D. — Band 1-2, Foot- ball 1-3, Letterwinner Club 3-4; School Ser- vice 2-3, Track 2, Wrestling 1-4 BROWN, LAURA A. — Bowling League 1, Drama Club 4, German Club 1 , School Ser- vice 3-4, Student Council 3-4 Kinn Sanderson looking bored in the photography locker room, photo by Kerry iederman W . iUFi, DAIN T. — Basketball Stat 1-2 Cheerleader 3-4, Football 1-4, Honorable Mention All-Conf 4; Letterwinner Club 1-4, Student Council 4, Track 1-4, BURNS, SHANA A. — Band 1-3; Basketball 1-4. Bowling League 1; Cross Country 3-4, Copt 4, Letterwinner Club 2-4, School Ser- vice 4, Student Council 4, Track 2-4 CASWEU, RONDA J. - Basketball 1-2 German Club 1, Letterwinner Club 2 School Service 3-4; Trockettes 2 CHRISMAN, LANCE t. — Baseball All-Conf. 3-4; Basketball 3-4, Football 1; Letterwinner Club 1-4 COLE, RANOY R. — Bond 1-4; Drama Club 2-4; Jazz Band 1-4, ISSMA Award; School Service 4, Student Council 1-4 COLLINS, ANGELA C. — Choir 1-4; Cross- country 1, Letterwinner Club 2-4, School Service 2,4, Track 1-2; Early Grad. CRICK, MICHAEL A. — Choir 1-4, Choral Dir Award 2, Football Stat 1-4; Letterwin- ner Club 1-4, School Service 4; Wrestling Stat 2 DELAGRANOE, MITCHELL J. — Basketball 1-4; Football 1; Golf 1,3,4, Letterwinner Club 3-4; Lion ' s Tale Staff 4; Tennis 2-4, DIEMER, STEPHANIE O. — Cheerleader 1; German Club 1-2, Library Worker 4; Oracle Staff 3-4; Volleyball Stat, 2. DINI, TIMOTHY S. — Baseball 1-4, All-Conf, 4; Basketball 3, Bowling League 1; Letter- winner Club 3-4; Tennis 3, DOCTOR, KENT C. — Band 1-3; Basketball 2-3; Early Grad, DUCH, DANIELLE C. — Basketball 1-2; Let- terwinner Club 3-4, School Service 4, Stu- dent Council 2-4, Track 2-4, DYE, JOSEPH S. — Basketball 1-2; Class Pres 2, Golf 1, Homecoming King 4. EARL, JAMES W. — Acd Bowl 4; Acd, Spell Bowl 4, Basketball Mgr 1, Drama Club 2-4; Football Mgr 1, German Club 1-4, Honor Society 1-4, Letterwinner Club 1; Marine Biology 2,4, School Service 3, Student Council 3-4, High Honor All Yeor 4, Lincoln Math Scholar, Sterling Sentinel Nominee (Social Studies) EVANS, STACY A. — Basketball 1-2; Cross- country 1-2, Letterwinner Club 1-2; Oracle Staft 4, Track 2, Sterling Sentinel Award Nominee (Journalism) FIPP, ROBERT O. — Cross-Country 1-4, Let- terwinner Club 2-4; Track 1; Wrestling 1-4. FISHER, STEPHANIE L. — Band 1-4. Bowling League 1,4, Drama Club 2-4; German Club 4; High Honor 2-4; Library Worker 2-4; C,C, Women ' s Club Scholar; Student Council 3- FOUTS, CHARLENE K. — Class Sec 1-3; School Service 3 FROHRIEP, TINA M. — Choir 1,2,4,, German Club 2-4, Library Worker 1-4; Volleyball Stat 3. OEHRINO, RACHEL R. — Basketball 2-4, Copt 4, Bowling League 1, Choir 1; Letter- winner Club 3-4; School Service 3-4; Volley- ball 1, GORDON, SAMUEL (. — Boseball Mgr 2-4; Drama Club 2-4; Football fMgr, 1-4; Ger- man Club 1-3; Letterwinner Club 1-4; Lion ' s Tale Staff 4, Media Club 1-4; Oracle Staff Photographer 3-4, School Service 2-4; Stu- dent Council 4, Wrestling Mgr, 4; Regional Medio Fair Award (Video); Drdma Club Scholar GRABER, MARJORIE — Oracle Staff 3; School Service 3-4; Art Club 3-4, Journal Gazette-News Sentinel Design an Ad Award, Early Grad, GRIESER, BRIAN C. — Acd Bowl 4; All A Award 2; Band 1-4; Basketball 1; Class Treas, 3-4; Drama Club 1-4, Orchestra 1-2, Acting Dancing 3, Treas 4; High Honor 1-4; Honor Society 1-4, Jazz Band 1-4, All State Jazz Band 3-4, All City Jazz Band 1-2. Tri- Stote Honor Band 1-3, Boy ' s State 3, Lu- gars for Tomorrow ' s Leaaers 3, Outstand- ing Saxophone Soloist — Elmhurst Jazz Festival, et al 3-4, Spanish Club 3, Student Council Tres 4; Musicfest U,S,A All Star; Souza Award, Sterling Sentinel Nominee (Instrumental Music), H ANDERSON, AMY I. — Choir 1-3; Football Mgr, 3; Oracle Staff Photographer 4; Trock- ettes 3-4 HARTMAN, ANGELA M. — Acad Super Bowl, Choir 1,2,4, Pres 2, Class Officer V,P, 3; Drama Club 2-4; German Club 2-4; High Honor Roll All Year 1-2; Honor Society 3-4; Letterwinner Club 3-4; Library Worker 2-4; Student Council 3-4, Volleyball 1-4, Capt, 2; U,S, Army Reserve Scholar, Ind. Univ. Alumni Scholorship of IPFW. HARTER, DARREN G. — AV 1-2; Basketball 3-4, All ACAC 4; Football 1-4; Letterwinner Club 3-4, HORNER, ALISON M. — Choir 1-4, Drama Club 3-4; Honor Society 1; Jazz Choir 3-4, Mat Maid 4, School Service 2-4, Spanish Club 3-4, Sec 3, Tres 4; Sterling Sentinel Award Nominee (Foreign Language) HUBER, WESLEY J. — Drama Club 2-4, Ora- cle Staff 4; School Service 3-4, Student Council 4 HUDSON, KELLY 0. HUFFMAN, KIMBERLY K. — Bowling League 2, Library Worker 2-4; Early Grad. HUNTINGTON, HEATHER E. — Letterwinner Club 1-3; Oracle Staff Photographer 3-4; School Service 1-4; Speech 2-3; Track 1-3; Wheorly Mem Scholar HUYNH, PHUONG K. — Drill Squad 1-2; Hon- or Society 1-4; Letterwinner Club 2-3; School Service. JONES, JEFFREY W. — Acd. Bowl 3-4; All •A Award 3; AV 4; Basketball Stat, 1-2; Cheerleader 3-4, Capt 4; Choir Sec- Treas 1-2; Class Pres 3-4; Drama Club 1- 4. Pres 4; Football 1-4; German Club 1-4, V P 3-4, High Honor 1-4, Honor Society 1-4; Jazz Choir 1-4, Pres 4; Letten«inner Club 3- 4; Student Council 3-4; US Army Resen e Scholar; Nafl Merit Commended, Nat ' l Choral Award, Elks Nat ' l Foundation Schol- ar; Drama Club Scholar; Sterling Sentinel Winner (Drama). KAISER, BIROIT — Basketball Mgr, 4; Cross- country 4, Drama Club 4; Track 4; Ex- change Student from Germany, KNEPP, CHARLENE K. — Choir 1.3; Drama Club 3,4, Drill Squad 1; Footboll Mgr, 1; Hon- or Society 1-3; Letterwinner Club 4; School Service 3-4; Tennis 1; Volleyball 1,3,4, KNIGHT, JOSEPH F. — Drama Club Sets 2,3, German Club 1-3; Marine Biology 2, School Service 3. KNOBLAUCH, TRACI L. — Bowling 1, Cheerleader 1; Drama Club Sec, 2-4; Ger- man Club 1-2; Oracle Staff 2; School Ser- vice 1-3, Student Council 3-4, Mark Miller catching a nap in the li- brary, photo by Kris Straughn ' ' 96 Senior Stats KOEtTfR, CHRIS M. — Track 1 KREILACH, KEVIN M. — Football 1-4. ACAC Honorable Mention 4; Letterwinner Club 3-4, Wrestling 1 KRETLER, JENNIFER L. — All A Award 2-4; Bowling League 1, Drama Club 2-4; Ger- man Club 1-3; High Honor Roll 1-3; Honor Society 3-4; Library Worker 1-4; Student Council 3-4. Trees. 4; Volleyball Stat. 3, Mgr. 4; Nat ' l Merit Sctiolor Finalist; Out- standing Achievement (Moth); Air Force Math Science Award; Sterling Sentinel Nominee (Science). KUHN, NEIEL J. — Basketball Mgr. 1-2; Cheerleader 4; Drama Club 4; Football 1 ; Speech 4; Student Council 4. LENGACHER, MONTE A. — Baseball 1-2; Basketball 1-2; Cheerleader 4; Cross-Coun- try 1-2, Golden Guts Award 1; Drama Club 3-4; German Club 1-2; Letterwinner Club 2- 4; School Service 2,4; Student Council 2-4. Pres. 4; Sterling Sentinel Nominee (Indus- trial Vocational). LINKER, AMY I. — Bowling League 1; Honor Society 2-3; School Service 4; Mat Maid 1- MCDANIEl, AMY L. — Band 1-4; Cross- country 1-4. Capt. 4; Letterwinner Club 1- 4; Lion ' s Tale Staff Photographer 4; Oracle Staff 2-4. Head Photog. 4; Track 1-4; Out- standing Journalist Award 4. MILLER, AMY R. — Cheerleader 1-4, Capt. 1-2; Drama Club 4, Gymnastics 1-4. State Comp 4. Copt. 3-4; Honor Society 1.3,4; Letterwinner Club 1-4; School Service 3-4. MILLER, CHRISTOPHER A. MILLER, KENDRA L. — Choir 3; German Club 2; Jazz Choir 1; Letterwinner Club 1; Drama Club 4 MILLER, RENEA A. — Cheerleader 1-4, Capt, 1,3,4; German Club 1-2; Volleyball 2. MINICH, TIMOTHY A. — Bowling 2; Cheer- leader 3-4; Choir 1; Drama Club 1-4; Foot- ball 1-4; German Club 2-4; Golf 1-4; Jazz Band 1; Letterwinner Club 1-4; Marine Biolo- gy 3; Student Council 4 MONTEITH, ERIC W. NANCE, DAVID F. — A.V 4; Footboll 1-4. Capt, 4. NEUHOUSER, AMY J. — Basketball 1-4, MVP ACAC Tourney 4, All ACAC 2-4, Indi- ana Basketball Coaches Ass Honor Award 4; Letterwinner Club 1-4; Tennis 1-3; Volley- ball 1-4, All ACAC 3-4 NEUHOUSER, CHRISTIAN D. NEUMAN, KEITH A. — Basketball 1-2; Dra- ma Club 2-4; Football 1-4; German Club 2- 3; Letterwinner Club 1-4; Track 1-4. NICHOLS, SHELLY L. OLI ARROYO, ENRIQUE — Tennis 1; Ex- change Student from Spain. OLIVER, DAWN R. — Bowling 2; Class V.P 1.2,4; Drama Club Sets 1; Honor Society 1 Oracle Staff Photog 2-3; School Service 3 Student Council 1; Volleyball 1, ORT, LESLIE L. — Bowling 1; German Club 1-2; Track 1-2 ; Volleyball 1-2. OZORES, PATRICIA — Exchange Student from Spain. Senior PANCHEV, CHARLES C. — A V. 4; Baseball 1; Cheerleader 3-4; Drama Club 1-4; Ma- rine Biology 3; School Service 4; Spanish Club 1-2; Track 3, PETERS, DEBRA S. — Choir 1-2; Drill Squad 2; Library Worker 4; Track 1. PFISTER, ELAINE K. — Choir 1-4; German Club 3-4; Marine Biology 3; Mot Mold 3. POIRY, JENNIFER L. — Choir 1-4. Pres 4, Drama Club 3; German Club 3; Library Worker 3-4; Volleyball Stat. 3. PREMER, KATHERINE M. — Bowling League 1-2; Choir 1-4; Early Grod. Joe Stueipe teaching basic business to a sixtti grade class. photo by Amy Mc Daniel RAYL, JENNIFER K. — Band 1-2; Basketball 1-2. Drill Squad 1-2; German Club 1; Track 1-2. Early Grod. REECE, ANN M. — Bond 1-2; Drama Club 1.2.4; Golf 1-4. Capt 3-4; Letterwinner Club 1-4; Library Worker 4. Mat Moid 3-4; School Service 1; Student Council 2-4 RESCHLY, DAVID W. — School Sen Ice 3; Early Grod RICHARDS, JENNIFER S. — Cross-Country 1-2; Drill Squad 1; Letterwinner Club 1-2; Lion ' s Tale Staff 1; Mat Maid 1-3; School Service 1.2.4, RUDOLF, EUGENE F. — Tennis 4; Basketball 4; Exchange Student from Holland SANDERSON, KIMBERLY L. — Letterwinner Club 3; Lion ' s Tale Staff 1; School Service 1.4. Football Mgr 3. SAUDER JASON, A. — Basketball 1-4; Class Officer 2. Football 1 ; Letterwinner Club 2-4; Drama Club 4. SAUDER, RICHARD J. — Band 1-4; Cheer- leader 4; Drama Club 1-4; Jazz Band 1-4; Student Council 1-4 SCHWABEN, BERNARD R. — Football 1-2; German Club 1-3; Nat ' l Merit Scholar Seml- Finoi SHADE, NATHAN A. — Baseball 1-4. Copt 4. All ACAC 4. Basketball 1-4. Capt,4. ACACA Hon Mention 4; Football 1-4. Copt 4, All ACAC 4; Letterwinner Club 2-4. SHAW, JAYME M. SMEAD, PAULA J. — Basketball 1-4. All ACAC 4, Class Sec 4; Cross-Country 2-4. Copt 4, Honor Society 3-4, Letterwinner Club 1-4, Sec 3, Pres 4; School Service 2-4, Spanish Club 3-4, Pres, 4, High Honor l?oll 4; Student Council 1-4, V P 4; Track 1-4, Vol- leyball 1, Softball 1-4; Michael Witt Mem Scholar, USMC Award, IN Basketball Coaches Ass, Honor Award; Sterling Senti- nel Nominee (Athletics) SMITH, TROY E. — Baseball 1-2; Bowling 1, STUCKEY, CHAD T. — Cross-Country 2; Droma Club Sets 3; Track 1, Michael Witt Mem Scholar; Sterling Sentinel Winner (Art). STUELPE, JOSEPH W. — Acad Super Bowl, Copt 4, All A Award 1-2, Bond 1-4, Base- ball 1-3, Basketball 1-4, Copt 4, All ACAC Honor Mention; Class Officer 3; Drama Club 2-4, V P 4, High Honor 1-2, Honor Society 1- 4, Letterwinner Club 2-4, Treas 4, Student Council 3-4, Tennis 1-4; Track 4; DAR Good Citizen Award; Hugh O ' Brian Youth Found. Rep, IN Basketball Coaches Ass Award; Sterling Sentinel Nominee (English) SWOVELAND, JENNIFER M. — Bond 1-3; Bowling League 1; Gymnastics 2; Oracle Staff 4; School Service 4; Student Council 4, Track 2-3 VENDRELY, HEATHER A. — Basketball 1; Drama Club 1,2,4; Golf 2; Letterwinner CLub 2-4; School Service 3; Student Coun- cil 2-4. VOIGT, PETER S. — Bond 1-4; Bowling 3-4. Football Mgr 1. German Club 1-4. School Sen ice 1-4. Student Council 1-4 Track Stat. 3 WEARLEY, MICHELLE L. — Bowling 1. Cheerleader 1-4. Copt. 3; German CLub 1- 2. Library Worker 4; Student Council 3-4. WEBB, PAUL R. — Bowling League 1 Charlie Panchev. John Sauder. and Angle Hartman In the Museum of Sci- ence and Industry, photo by Jamee Gorton Senior Stats 197 Business managers, freshmen Katie Cuibertson and Sarah Fipp, spent a lot of time at the computer where they kept records of advertising sales and designed the 22 pages of community ads for the Oracle. They also spent much time on the phone contacting and contracting the various businesses and people who help support the yearbook photo by Kris Straughn -? Yearbook staff m • Sometimes the ctiemical smell in the darkroom gets to be too much to handle. Senior Amy McDaniel has her own way of coping with the odors. As head yearbook photographer, she spends a lot of time in that room. photo by Mary Ulrich Is ' yearbook ' really a goof-off class? Some do use it OS goof-off time, but it is more than just throwing pic- tures together with Q few words. To the responsible and dedicated staff- er, yearbook is a chalienge and nearly a full time job. At some time during the summer, the work and the challenge come to an end. The book is finally com- pleted. One more year has passed, and the yearbook staff has again recorded the day by day ac- tivities and events that happened throughout the year. What possesses a person to wont to be a part of the mass confusion and head- aches and frustra- tions of completing a yearbook? Who real- ly knows? But when friends are gathered at the homecoming dance to check out the newly delivered Oracles, the feeling of pride to say, Hey, I did that makes it all worthwhile, — Kris Straughn :A; YEARBOOK STAFF: (front) Matt Fulk, Amy McDaniel, Photogra- phers; (row 2) Jenny Swove- land. Lifestyles; Tracy Walten- burg. Sports; Katie Culbertson, Sarah Fipp, Ads; Joe Fipp, Sports; Sam Gordon, photogra- pher; (row 3) Frances Gee, Life- styles; Kris Straughn, Editor-in- Chief; Staci Kaylor, Lifestyles; Amy Clay, Academics; Jamie Grunden, Sports; Michelle Rhoades, Academics; Lori Gaul, Mike Broda, People. (Not pic- tured: Stacy Evans. Academics; Mary Ulrich, Photographer; Stephanie Diemer, Index.) photo by Watters M Yearbook Staff 199 And so, day by day, another school year has passed, With classes over and grades computed, a lot of memories re- main. What people or events will be the most remembered? The computers that were new in the fall have basically become just another modern, taken-for- gronted conve- nience — except for the times of power failures. One came at an inopportune time for the Lion ' s Tale staff rushing to meet a deadline with copy still In their computer! The salad bar was popular all year though It too settled Into another just-to- be-expected choice at lunch. The stu- dents still grumbled about the food — nothing new or changed about that In spite of a dedicat- ed cafeteria staff, (continued on page 203) For three years, art teactier Mary Lou Holbrook tried to find a mural design thcat represented oil trie academic departments of the school. Senior Chad Stuckey designed the perfect one this year Above he checl 3 the work against his drown-to zc ' : ' i copy to see that it is being .-!-r.;. correctly At right he points out c ' ■ tail to Brian Hoar while Kendrc ' ' ; ' and Charlene Knepp check ano ' - portion of the 80-foot mural thai once it is complete this summer, will cover both walls of the main hall, ' eniors Brian, Kendra, and Charlene, olong v ith Mrs. Holbrook, did most of t ' le painting. photos by Amy McDanlel When the school year officially ends, classes are still not over for some students — such as those taking driver ' s education or summer band. Former sopho- more Spence Stuckey prepares for his drivir 3 lesson in one of the two ' 88 Chevy Corsica training cars courtesy of Max Hoffman Chevolet of Grabill. photo by Amy McDanlel I— INSIDE- What was hap- pening in your world about the time school let out? Well, Driver ' s Training was just taking shape for the summer. The un- derclassmen were getting nervous about their ' first time behind the wheel. The weather for the Memorial Day weekend made the first weekend out of school GREAT!!! This super tanning weather continued into the beginning of the summer. Hope- fully, this weather would last until July for the favorite Three Rivers Festival, On May 12, 1988, the annual sack lunch was served. Eighth graders Amy Pongratz, Dana Nixon, Jenni Arnold, and Heather Osterhout spend their lunch time socializing in the sunshine, photo by fylatt Fulk A custodian ' s job never ceases to change; Steve Bottoms finds time to take a break from his monotonous daily routine of cleaning to catch up on the lat- est news, photo by Kris Sfraughn Closing 201 The forming of clubs to replace the old project period gave some people a break from schoolwork during the day. By survey, students were able to choose the club they v anted to be in. Senior Ruby Hare and jun- iors Kristi Fries and Lori Wilson chose board games which were played in the library. photo by Amy McDaniel IN MY OPINION I belong ... to this school! No way, I ' m out of here, and you can ' t make me stay! by Senior David Nance photo by Ray Pearson The opening of the local ice cream parlor always seemis to owaken many sleeping taste buds Second-year employee of the Dairy Sweet, sophomore Down Scott spends most of her summer serving the hungry peo- ' % of the Grabill area. photo by Heather Bennett With the assistance of classmates Becky Vandegrift and Keith Walters, seventh grader Jenny Ferguson does ner first lap of the Jog-a-thon with her ' . alker. That being too slow, they loft the walker behind; and Jenny fin- ished her lost three laps around the track holding onto the arms of Becky and Keith. photo by Amy McDaniel Perhaps the brightest memo- ries will be ones involving all the honors and achievements that crowned this year: In the school ' s first time in aca- demic competitions, the teams did exceptionally well; one group even went to State. For the sec- ond year in a row, Leo had two Sterling Sentinel winners. The mu- sic groups, especially the jazz bond, did outstanding in judging and competitions adding more trophies to the display coses. The Drama Club reformed; and though there was no fall ploy, the continued from page 200 spring musical was a smashing success by all accounts. And, of course, the sports seasons will be remembered by many. More than just a few records were im- proved over past years, and the pile of championships and tro- phies was Lion-size. Individual achievements were too numerous to mention, but what it all amounts to is that nearly everyone should have at least one special memory, one accomplishment to be proud of from this year. On the last day of school. Dale Love cleans the computer lab one more time. The end-of-the- year sweeping gets the rooms ready for the summer scrubbing and waxing done by the custodians. photo by Amy McDaniel Special Olympics volunteers senior Stephanie Fisher and sophomore Stephanie Vorndran take o break and relax in the shade of the food tent while chowing down. photo by Jomie McDaniel Closing 203 _ _ . _ • .« I tlteftli photo by Amy McDaniel Even though school is officially over, some students keep their days busy with continuing school activities. Driver ' s education, sum- mer school, summer band, baseball, and tennis lessons are just a few they chose. Taking a break (top) during summer band, these students spend a little time enjoying the warm weather. Chris Neuhouser, now a graduate, warms up for a baseball game (right) because the sea- son continued after school was out for the summer. m VcH photo by Jamie Fuller Leo High School students keep busy throughout the summer 204 Closing P ENS ' (7ofop Ofv Volume 23 of the Leo High School ' s Oracle wos printed by Jostens Yearbook Companv in CtarksviHe. TN. usir g the off-set lithography process. Press run: 525 copies, each with 204 pages, trimmed page size 7 3 4 x 10 1 2. TypestYle: Avanfe Garde with bold and italic faces Photo credits in 6 pt. italic. Captions in 8 pt . Body Copy in 10 pt.. Folio Tabs 12 pt. and 10 pt. Opening, Closing, Division pages: headlines Premier (dry transfer) various point sizes: Lifestyles: headlines Senf Gothic (style 35). Sports: headlines Helvetica (style 19). People: headlines Lydian (style 23), Academics: headlines News Gothic (style 27),- Ads: varied typestyles and point sizes; Index: Avante Garde (style 13) 6 pT. Cover: design by Kris Straughn and Rebecco Sowyer, photo by Amy McDamel, typestyles: Premier (dry tronsfer). Avante Garde (style 13). color P-700 (100% blue) Binding: Smyth sewn, rounded and backed Color: four color used for senior portrait pages and on various pages in Opening and Lifestyles; spot color on endsheets (P-700) An enormous THANKS to many people Mark Childs. Jostens sales rep,, for his experienced advice and for his encouragement throughout the year. Mary Lou Holbrook. ort and photography teacher, for working with the photographers Wotters Studio for senior portraits, group photos, and photo coverage of special events — especially Paul and Steve Watters for their special photography work Faculty, for cooperation and help — especially Pat Barker and Deb Peppie for allowing us to use their phones and Meredith Venderly for taking time out to moke photocopies for us The custodians for their practical jokes and for keeping our spirits up during our late hours of work A SPECIAL THANKS to Rebecca Sawyer, sponsor, for t guidance and help during the year. r„... „ JANUARY - 15 1 20 27 f r 23 Saturday Apnl 19 P, 77 988 fy :: ■o: :H rxA :3