Mater Dei High School - Hi Lights Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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222 It ' s a school ending we certainly won ' t forget, said principal Joseph Delehunt. He referred to the Pizzare thunderstorms which ripped through the Evansville area on June 8. The sudden storm uprooted trees on the covent ' s hill, knocked down the school ' s power lines, started a fire in room 207, and caused havoc at the junior class party. It was indeed a wild ending for a Wildcat Celebration year . . . Although many of us were burnt out at the end of the year, we still managed to celebrate the spirit, challenges, change and traditions initiated at the beginning of school. On May Day, the student body dis- played that unique MD spirit as they actively took part in the games, despite the rainy weather. High jumper Roger Brown advanced to the state track tournament to face perhaps his biggest challenge of the year. He made it back home the follow- ing day to graduate — with a third place medal for hanging around his neck. Delehunt proved to be a very signifi- cant change at MD as he took over the responsibilities as principal. The editorial in the final edition of the Hi-Lights news- paper, adequately put it, Mr. Delehunt brought many refreshing changes to the administration — student connection. His confidence in the student body en- couraged responsibility ... The Baccalaureate and Graduation ceremonies concluded without a hitch. The class of ' 82 went out in style, without the forbidden throwing of hats, instead, they started a new tradition by the turn- ing of the tassles and class rings. We made even more tracks of our own. As Sister Jenny Miller said in her Baccalaureate speech, we left a year of firsts: first in clean campus, first in foot- ball, first in candy sales, first in various band competitions, and first in Wildcat pride. Who could ask for more reasons to celebrate? — Mary Ellert STYLE COm. S ebr a v . TEN-HUT: Juniors Amy Riggs and Tanya Crothers are garbed in green as they attend school in their brothers ' army uniforms on twin day. Spirit days were events looked forward to and celebrated during homecoming week. (Photo by Mary Ellert) SHINING STAR: Roger Brown proudly displays his high jumping medal just prior to commencement ceremonies. Roaer placed third in state-wide competition just the day before. (Photo courtesy of the Evansville Press) ' ■--, %

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MIXED EMOTIONS: Mary Wannemueller and Lisa Scheller prepare for Baccalaureate in the senior hall. The traditional caps and gowns made the crowded gym seem even hotter on the muggy May evening. (Photo by Aldn Burdette) HAPPY TIMES: Mater Dei graduate, Cheryl Lage- nour, gives Brian Helfrich a congratulato ry hug. In addition to happy congratulations, tearful good- byes also followed the commencement cere- mony. (Photo by Leslie Stratman) THE GIFT: John Dewig receives communion from Mr. Dick Grannan. Slides of various class activities followed communion. (Photo by Alan Burdette) .V ebz-a .

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THREE TIMES A CHARM: Injured Clare Becker watches the MD spikers fall in defeat to the Memorial Tigers during regular season play. Despite the fact the senior broke her foot for the third time in four years, she was still voted the best offensive player, a member of the All-SIAC team, and the Kiwanis award winner. Her som- ber mood soon changed, as the Wildcats later avenged the loss, beating the Tigers in the final game of sectionals. (Photo courtesy of the Evansville Courier and Press) AUTOGRAPH PARTY: Angie Hilakos, Krista Grossman and Jackie Kissel sign their skirts be- tween classes on the last day they wore their uniforms. After that, seniors were allowed to wear jeans during their last week of school. (Photo by Mary Ellert)