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

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f football competition (by the juniors »nd fresh- as they took on the seniors and Homecoming — 21

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The spirit began to dwindle as did the flames the night before. Bite the dust 1980 Homecoming court: Matt Monosmith, Tina Henr ' , Dan Reed, Sherry Reed, Rex Gornson, Stacey Biteman, Julie Hill, Tom Haus, Brenda Shortgen, Brad Graham, Christa Swygart, Joe Graham, Diane Moore, Mark Shaffer. hit the party scene. Everyone left early to make sure they got a seat, and the stadium was filled before the pregame ceremonies even started. The Bulldog team took the lead early in the game while th e crowd stood on its feet and cheered them on. It seemed like before everyone sat down Woodlan had the ball and scored. And then they had scored again. The spirit began to dwindle as did the flames the night before and it seemed as if spirit week had been held for nothing. Then, New Haven had the ball and it was a touchdown. The spirit grew as had the flames of the fire. The minutes dwindled away until the final buzzer rang. The Bulldogs had won, , 27-16. It was a night of Homecoming and partying Arms were raised high for the Bull- dogs win at the bonfire preceeding the powderpuff game. Varsity cheerleaders and Vic the Bulldog ride on the Homecoming float which was decorated to their taste. 20 — Homecoming

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There are goofs and laughter nervous laughter. take to the stage I It begins. Each approach the stage wishing for themselves a particular part and hoping that a friend, too will receive the part he desires. Lines are read nervously. There are goofs and laughter — nervous laughter. The parts are posted. There is joy for some, bewilderment for others, and defeat for a few. It continues as youthful actors and actresses strive for perfection. There is ad- libbing and noisy luaghing. The director demands attention. Slowly, practice continues. Practices go quickly; it is soon dress rehearsal. Problems with costume changes and lights are discovered and remedied. It nears the end. The curtain rises. Everything is ready. Actors and actresses exchange lines and comments. There are mistakes. Frustration mounts. After another mistake each turns to another for comfort. Some were chatting with each other and consoling one another like old friends. The curtain falls. Some tears are shed. Tomorrow the set will fall, but the friends made are forever; the end? Bel Kaufman ' s play included Joy Dan Gherig and Bill Cook adjust the Foust as Sylvia Barrett. play ' s lighting. 22 - Fall Play