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

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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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 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.

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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.”