Lew Wallace High School - Quill and Blade Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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SEPTEMBER School year brings E very Lew Wallace student has a different opinion about the first day of school. Freshman Trecey Evans said, “The first day of school for me was very exciting and frightening all at the same time.” “It was nothing new for me, just the same old routine,” said senior Sharon Abbeduto. Freshmen weren’t the only new faces old, new 12-September

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Watching over the Hornet defensive line is Mr. George Pullian, assistant football coach. The team started practice early this summer to get a jump on other Gary schools. Construction workers clear the debris from the library that was destroyed in the fire. The library is expected to be finished in 1981. school clothes. Many students took advantage of the summer months to earn money. “I worked part-time at Zayre because I’ll need the money for college,” explained junior Kathy Lenzo. The Manpower organization was also offered as a form of work for some students. The organization encouraged students to clean up the school area for pay. August definitely was a reminder that school was nearing. The complaints of no lunch hours and too many biology classes were heard Aug. 25-28 at registration. “The registration schedule went smoothly, and the student turnout was high,” said Mr. Alfred Smith, assistant principal. The junior class, in anticipation of class expenses, prepared for the days ahead by sponsoring a car wash at the 49th Avenue Shell Station. The $100 earned was used in making their Homecoming float. While the student body was getting ready for the sport season to start, so were the athletes. The football, cross country, tennis and volleyball teams started practice early in order to prepare for the season ahead. “We had to get in condition for the Football O’Rama, and since the season was a tough one, I’m glad we did,” said Donyel Perry, junior. August-11

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Freshman Shelia Horton poses for her $7 picture package on underclass picture day on September 24 in room C104. LW receives mixed reviews Robin Warren, senior, picks up her 1980 Quill and Blade and discovers that we were looking good in 1980. The LW 1984 graduating class of 697 students entered their first day of high school on Sept. 8 for the first time. Freshman Rhonda Momon said, “I was nervous because I’m from a Catholic School.” Tony Palm, fresh¬ man said, “After attending junior high I wasn’t nervous in fact, I was so thrilled and excited that I wished school would start before September 8.” Freshmen were also excited about getting involved in new activities. Luz Maria Perez, freshman, said, “I’m looking forward to going to pep rallies.” Kathy Webb, freshman, was excited about going to pep rallies, joining clubs, and participating in class programs. Shelia Watkins didn’t like having the title of being called a “little freshman.” She said, “by the end of the year we will be just as familiar with the school and it’s activities as the upper classmen.” Freshman Kathy Webb faces challenges including classes and locker combinations. at LW. The administration had am very happy that our school is being a few changes including Mr. Clifton repaired, but in some cases the con¬ Gooden, dean of students, and Mr. struction is a bother to me and my Richard Barack, assistant principal. class work, but I seem to be able to Mr. Barack, said cope with this problem.” “I think Lew Wallace is a very good One of the main problems our teachers school, it also has an excellent student and students have is not being able to body, as well as an excellent adminis¬ use the library facilities. tration. I enjoy being here very much.” Junior Celestine Mitchell said, “Now Junior Joe Zambrana said, “I think that our library is gone I noticed how that the administration has effective methods. They also seem to care more about the student body.” September began with the usual events, and the not so usual events, such as the library, auditorium, and gym repair. Junior Lisette Sanchez said, “I important it really was.” September-13