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

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Homecoming: LW buzzes through hectic day of activities O n Oct. 2, 1980 music by L L Mobile was heard in the surge while students danced the night before Homecoming at the dance sponsored by the Student Council. Senior Rebecca Fisher said, “The Homecoming dance was a success. 1 Enjoyed myself very much and I was very happy to see everybody participating.” Homecoming day started out cloudy and cold as students did last minute touches on their floats. Signs, mums, buttons and pom pons helped boost the spirit of the school. Teachers also took part in boosting the spirit of the school with funeral for Andrean. By seventh hour students were ready to cheer for their classes and team at the outdoor pep rally. After the pep rally students prepared for the parade that began 6 p.m. in Broadway Plaza. “It was my first parade and I think it was really good,” said freshman Michael Abad. Senior Nancy Delor said, “The parade

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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

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The senior class float waits to be pulled in the Homecoming parade, which started at 6 p.m. from Broadway Plaza. In the morning Mr. John Russell, history teacher, leads the “Funeral for Andrean” as teachers and students mourn for the death of the 59ers. Hornets crown Lisa Albrecht As Derrick Adkins, senior class president, held the crown over the heads of the court, Reri Barrett Student Council vice president announced that Lisa Albrecht was the 1980-81 Homecoming queen. “I kept walking backwards in a state of shock, because I couldn’t beleive I had won,” said Homecoming Queen Lisa Albrecht. With her yellow roses, football in hand, and her crown on her head, Lisa took her traditional ride around the football field. “I was really surprised that I had won, and I was very happy. I consider Angie, Pat, Cheryl, Jetonne, and myself all winners for being on court,” said Lisa. October-15 was very colorful and exciting.” Juniors and seniors battled it out for the float competition. The juniors came in second with their float “Niners Don’t Have a Prayer,” but seniors took the $25 prize with their winning float “Toast the Fifty Niners.” Disappointment was shared by both the sophomore and freshmen classes. Floats were not entered by either class for the competition. Not only did the seniors win the float competition but also the spirit stick and car competition. Senior Anna Macyszak said, “Seniors really pulled together this year and made a come back.” The football Homecoming court for the 1980-81 year was Angela Ash, Lisa Albrecht, Cheryl Champion, Patricia Goodwin, and Jetonne Champion. “I was very happy that I made court after I got over the shock,” said senior Angela Ash. Lew Wallace was defeated by Andrean 0-14. “It just wasn’t our night, Andrean must have prayed harder than us,” said Ass’t Coach Ralph Brasaemle. Football player Mark Villeneuve senior, said, “We were emotionally ready, but by game time we were drained out.”