Mishawaka High School - Miskodeed Yearbook (Mishawaka, IN)

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Activity Bustle Defrosts Wintertime •-„. ■. -.»•. With snowball in hand, Nancy Nelson readies her pitching arm to- ward an unsuspecting target — the photographer. No basketball now! Footprints leading from the Merrifield Park courts show the obstacles winter sports enthusiasts had to endure. Hot chocolate temporarily counteracts the cold weather and snow that plagued the cheerleaders in the late football season. Magical combinations of tradition, beauty, and activity made winter sparkle for MHS ' ers. Snow was not the only commodity that arrived in flurries, as they found themselves enveloped in a drift of activities. The reverence of Vespers combined the art and music departments to remind us of the spiritual meaning of the Christmas season. Carolling in the halls, SHARE- ing with needy families, and sending and receiving cards, were all a part of pre-vacation activities. During the long-anticipated two weeks ' vacation, MHS ' ers revived favorite pastimes and invented new ways to lounge. Despite the frostiness of the air, out- door sports led the list in popularity. Tobagganning, skindiving, and ice skating attracted many MHS ' ers, and provided a welcome change of scene. In between those extra restful hours of sleep and unplanned goof- ing off sessions, many Cavekids earned spending money through part-time jobs, assisting shoppers, baby sitting, and taking inventory. Several of them ventured from Mishawaka to visit relatives, sightsee, or just bask in the glorious not-so-sunny South. Numerous dances and parties highlighted the holi- day season, ranging from the Meth and Coop to the formal gaiety of the Mistletoe Ball. New Year ' s Eve parties lasted longest of all despite the unwelcome, and unforgettable sub-zero weather.

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Atomic Attack Sparks ' Alas, Babylon 9 The words nuclear attack terrify the strongest of persons and numb their reflexes. In the Junior Class Play Alas, Babylon, such a war does occur, and the entire country is thrown into tumult. The action takes place in a small contemporary Florida community. The audience views the change of events from the stand-point of the Bragg family, Randy, Helen, Peyton, and Ben. Upon receiving a coded telegram ending with the words Alas, Babylon, the group pieces together a view of events to come. Led by Randy, who changes from a purposeless man to a consciencious leader, they try to believe their lives will not be altered. After the bombing, the Bragg Family, like the rest of the town, is stunned by the complete havoc. They dis- cover that Fort Repose has been completely isolated from the outer world, that Denver is the Capital city, and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, is the Chief Executive. Radio reports provide the only contact with the remaining world. Because of the lack of enough staples for existence, lawlessness erupts and the town is rampaged by looters and rob- bers. Life as well as currency has lost its value, yet the Braggs and the townspeople exist in this state for over a year. Death, the struggle for existence, and the thoughts for the future are skillfully combined. Badly beaten and covered with blood, Dr. Dan Gunn manages to relate the details of his ambush and attack. When Sam Hazzards radio set fades out, the Braggs ' hopes plum- met. They believe isolation to be permanent. A dreary dressing room waits for action while the costume committee assembled, tailored and spruced up the characters.

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A deserted playground slide reflects the stillness of a frosty winter night and the beautiful sights of winter. Disregarding the seasonal ice, Will Pooley and Mike Squibb found winter vacation a perfect time for skin diving. 19