Mishawaka High School - Miskodeed Yearbook (Mishawaka, IN)

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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

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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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Eiffel Tower, Cafe Highlight Paris Prom With proper boutonneire. formality, Cheryl Tagliaferri adjusts Bob Connor Flowers and finery easily identified Prom couples. Putting aside their textbooks, MHS juniors applied geometric and artistic skills as they designed and cre- ated a Parisian street scene for the Junior-Senior Prom, Evening In Paris. Multicolored spotlights and a cheese-cloth ceiling projecting a cloud effect brightened the scene. Dominating the almost un- recognizable gym was a two-story model Eiffel Tower, surrounded by murals, flowers, and shops. A simulated bandshell in the park set a musical stage for listening and dancing. Frenzied last-minute preparation involved the stu- dents, parents, and community. After rushes from florists to hairstylists, couples drifted to the punch parties to gather and chat with friends. Upon arriving in Paris the sidewalk cafe became a favorite spot for relaxing. Other couples chose to pause at the foun- tain, toss a penny, and make a wish. Leaving the tranquil formalness of the dance, corsaged and bou- tonniered couples dined and breakfasted before re- turning home to snatch scant hours of sleep. With formals all but forgotten, prom couples busily loaded cars with beach and picnic necessities early the next morning to get a head start on the traditional, sun and sand day at Tower Hill. Crepe paper streamers occupy Lori Eiswald and Cosimo Natali ' s thoughts as they gaze at the near-complete decorations. Carol Ann Nix serves punch to Jerry Heiser and Jii Kraft ' s party preceding the 1967 Prom. LaBelle at Nancy