New Haven High School - Mirage Yearbook (New Haven, IN)

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watched too much television when he was younger. Possible cancer causes were con- tinually studied, and results of some of the research made people wonder just what didn ' t cause can- cer. One study showed that a ham- burger fried directly on heat, such as on a restaurant grill, could cause cancer. Cigarettes continued to take their toll as the caution on the label went from hazardous to dangerous . Things that were in this year were discos, one piece bathing suits, straight-leg leans, dresses, and especially sun-dresses, shoes with high heels, and plastic framed glasses. The sayings that had come out were just as colorful as the old say- ing like groovy, cool man, etc. Nobody said what ' s happening anymore, they just said a simple hello, but we were saying these things . . . Excuuuuse meee, let ' s get small, how rude, what a drag, what a blow-off, and other colorful, interesting remarks that came from the mouths of students who went to school in the 77-78 year. Other events that happened this year included Evel Knievel who was arrested and put in jail when he beat a man with a baseball bat. Some members of the rock group Lynard Skynard were killed when their plane crashed. President Car- ter proposed to give the Panama Canal back to Panama . Suzanne Sommers and Cheryl Tiegs replaced Farrah in the poster and T- shirt world and a new New Haven High was inhabited and seemed not so new anymore. But all these things put together, and a lot of others, were what made this year one that will not be easily forgotten. Events 23

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walked in the doors was a violation of a person ' s rights. The searching stopped, but the police continued to confiscate drugs and alcohol, prohibit cigarette smoking in the auditorium, and send people to jail. The biggest result of the Crack- down was when one concert pro- moter. Sunshine Promoters, said that they were not coming back to the Coliseum, and they advised that no one else should either. A new defense for murder trials surfaced when a young defendant, who was charged with murder, pleaded that it was because he Martin, Travolta were favorites

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' Hitching ' highlight ofHoedown Dressed in farmer-jeans, straw hats, or cut-offs, approximately 150 couples attended the annual Sadie Hawkins dance. The dance, usually in March, had to be postponed until May 5 due to the energy shortage. The fair, starting at 6:30 p.m., fea- tured several booths and activities, including the Jr. Olympics, free-throw toss sponsored by Mirage-Herald staffs, the squirt-gun shooting by Spanish Club, and the dunking booth sponsored by German Club. Like years before, Mr. Ste- phens ' movie attracted crowds for every showing. The dance began at 8:30 with the band Destiny supplying the tunes. The theme Hillbilly Hoedown proved itself as cou- ples boogied to fast music, then squared off for some foot-stompin ' square dances. The wedding ceremony which high- lights the annual event occured as Mar- ryin ' Sam , played by Mr. Charles Henke, made his entrance. The girls had to chase their fellows and once they caught them they were ready to get hitched. The ceremony ended with balloons falling down over the crowd. This year ' s King and Queen were Jun- iors Ken Wilson and Annie Davis. Rick Theurer(11) and Kathy Dize(10) were selected Li! ' Abnerand Daisy Mae. Other awards included sexy legs, which went to Clandis Baker (12) and Cathy Sickafoose(1 1). With this ring I thee wed . . . Mindy Roberts (1 1) and Bill Jeffords (12) listen attentively to Mr. Henke during the mar riage ceremony. iv ' ins