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

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Andy Roth and Shelia Bradley reign as Manches- ter High School s Homecoming king and queen. The students at MHS go wild and crazy with cheering dur- ing the pre-Homecoming pep session. Washed Away By The Homecoming Reign Asain this year the Homecomins festivities brought thunderstorms. The parade was cancelled, but a muddy football game went on as scheduled. The Squires fought a hard battle but were unable to hold off the South- wood Knights. Under an umbrella, Sheila Bradley was crowned Home- coming queen, and Andy Roth waded off the field to be named Homecom- ing king. Members of the court were Liz Swain, Steph Schuler, Steff Carter, and Valerie Bazzoni. Following the game, MHS students Kicked off their shoes,” dried out their clothes, and gathered at the high school for the homecoming dance in the gym. Using the theme of Gilligan's Island, the fresh- man class took first place in the float competi- tion.

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 Jolene Kastner and Tracy Abbott slyly fisure their personal profit while sellins fish fry tickets. Peter Crais teaches Tim Spang, Steve Straiger, and Pat Brandenburg the proper technique to bread fish. WHAT A CATCH! Lifeless fish lay motionless on wire Srates, dreading the hot greased bath they were about to experience. Three men stood over these bubbling hot oceans to guard any escapists. Using their slotted spoons as deadly weapons, on the slightest move- ment, dinner would be made. On Oct. 11, thousands of pounds of fish were served by members of the senior class. The fish fry created hilarious memories such as the yellow vanilla ice cream, and the over anxious table clean-up crew. Most of all, seniors will remember the angered cries, I want more fish! MHS Steps Into The Past Look Into “Our Town” “Our Town” was chosen because its theme of life in a small town has ties with North Manchester’s sesque- centenial celebration this year. “Our Town” is an excel- lent play which can be produced without an elaborate set and stage. For this reason, the play was performed in the more intimate MJHS auditorium. Directors this year were Jane Bales and Susan Klin- gler, assisted by Suellen Shively. Two of the leads were played by David Amiss and Laura Shewman. Matt Doudt saved the play by stepping in for the other lead, George Gibbs, only a week and a half before the performances. Jane Bales also directed Our Town” when it was performed at MHS 19 years ago. Nancy Alspaugh, now the guidance counselor assistant athletic director at MHS, played the part of Mrs. Gibbs. Alspaugh, as well as Vice-Principal Jim Smith, had a part in the 1986 produc- tion. Senior cast members pause before showtime to reflect back on their efforts to make Our Town a success.

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 Kelly Tackitt dances confidently across the stage in her jazz routine for the talent competition. Junior Miss Becky Reynolds and first and second run- ners-up Patty Sturtsman and Liz Swain receive their awards. Becky Reynolds receives an encouraging hug from a friend after being crowned the 1986 Junior Miss. REYNOLDS WRAPS IT UP! Nine MHS seniors vied for the title of 1986 North Manchester Junior Miss. The theme this year was A Halloween Party,” and the girls danced to such songs as Monster Mash” in their physical fitness rou- tine. The talents ranged from dance routines by Melissa Heavilon, Kelly Tackitt and Patty Sturtsman, to a gymnastics routine performed by Tammie Wion. Liz Swain performed a song and dance routine while Chris Garman read poetry. Serena Ladson performed a creative dance, and Jenny Warner acted out a skit. Becky Reynolds received the talent award with her piano solo entitled A Sensation.” Becky Reynolds was crowned 1986 N Manchester Junior Miss. Becky also captured the Poise and Appearance and the Spirit of Junior Miss awards. Patty Sturtsman and Liz Swain were first and second runners-up respectively. Kelly Tackitt received the Academic Ability award, and Tammie Wion won the Youth Fitness Award. According to Becky, The best part of Junior Miss was getting to know everybody. And the worst part was getting up at 5:30 in the morning for dress rehearsal! Lined up for the most exciting moment of the evening, the contestants wait for the naming of the Junior Miss.