Manchester High School - Crest Yearbook (North Manchester, IN)

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Squcte -May Shelia Bradley steps out of the cafeteria for cooler air after being crowned Sweetheart Queen. The Christmas tree, nicely decorated by the Sunshine Society, stands as a seasonal reminder in the front lobby. Dreaming Of A White Christmas Living In A Green One Christmas of '86 was totally the opposite of the blizzard of 78. No snow plows were needed, no sleds were used and no school days were cancelled. Temperatures ranged from the low 30’s into the high 40's. Teddy Ruxpins, Glo- Worms, Pound Puppies and Omnibot 2000's were hot selling items for kids. Clothes and money were the main presents for teenagers and adults. The traditional Christmas feasts and the ceremonial opening of presents were conducted as usu- al. Some people though, were lucky enough to travel to des- tinations ranging from Grandmother’s house to Moscow. The Sunshine Society bought a Christmas tree and decorated the halls of MHS and then gave the tree to a needy family before Christmas. The Christmas dance, sponsored by the French Club, was after a home basketball game on Sat., Dec. 20. The overall feeling about Christmas this year was, Without snow, Christmas seemed like just another day.” 6 Melissa Heavilon and Eric Underwood anxiously await the start of the Sweet- heart dance Let Me Call You Sweetheart The most meaninsful night for couples came to MHS on Feb. 14. The sparkling decorations in the caf- eteria set a romantic mood for all. Multicolored lights blinked on and off during fast dances, then the lights were dimmed for slow ones. Later in the evening, the Sweetheart candidates were introduced and the queen was crowned. Members of the court were juniors Sonja James and Joyce Hoover, and sopho- more Shannon Howard. Senior Shelia Bradley was crowned queen. I was so surprised,” Sheila remem- bers. It's something I'll never forget.”

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Twinkle, Twinkle Shawn The Star The Diviners, the Manchester College Homecoming play, was not only well written, but also featured some excellent acting by MHS student Shawn yeakle. Shawn tried out for the play, cast of which consists mostly of college students, and was awarded with the lead for his superb acting skills. Although it's highly unusual for a high school student to have a major role, let alone the lead in a college play, Shawn showed that he deserved the part by turning in a stirring performance on the night of the play. I feel I did a good job. I enjoyed playing Buddy and being a dumb boy,” remembers Shawn. Shawn Yeakle sits on the stage surrounded by his cast mates in the Manchester College homecoming play. Bob Aughinbaugh marks his head with his football number for spirit the day MHS battles against the Golden Eagles of Oak Hill. Cutting It Close To The Razor’s Edge In the age of Jim McMahons and Brian Bosworths, it is becoming in- creasingly difficult to be and look like an individual. Haircuts are becoming shorter, and clothes are becoming more bizarre. Bob Aughinbaugh, Chuck Goodrich and John Stone found a way to stand out among MHS stu- dents. The three Squire football players shaved their hair and painted their football numbers on the side of their heads for the opening game of the football Sectional against rival Oak Hill. We did it to stand out. To be dif- ferent,” says Stone. We needed to be pumped up for the game.” John Stone, Chuck Goodrich, and Bob Aughinbaugh get into the spirit of the football sectional with new haircuts.

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Melissa Borg is ready to head to the beach and hit the waves on beach day during Sectional week. TO THE HOOP! Spirit finally hit MHS the week of the basketball Sectional. The school looked different that week. The students showed their spirit and support by dressing for hat day, sweats day, beach day, black out day, and spirit day. On beach day, the weather definitely wasn’t beach weather, but people came dressed in shorts, Hawaiian shirts, and with towels wrapped around their necks. The spirit continued on to the games. For the first time, the cheerblock actually supported the team by cheering. Although we didn't win Sectional, it wasn’t because of a lack of school spirit.