Leo High School - Oracle Yearbook (Leo, IN)

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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

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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

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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