Leo High School - Oracle Yearbook (Leo, IN)

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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

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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

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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