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

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Recreational Aclivilies — 29

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There was a plentiful supply of fun available if you knew where to find it. Different strokes any day of the week It may have seemed tough at times, and you probably heard a few complaints about it, but nevertheless New Haven did have some recreational activities to offer. And as we were relatively close to Fort Wayne, most students seemed to keep a fairly busy activity schedule. There was a plentiful supply of fun available if you knew where to find it. If you didn ' t use up all your energy in those 4th period activities like volleyball, basketball, or ping pong and needed to vent your energy you may have tried some of these activities passed on by other New Haven students. The bowling lanes in the area — namely Brunswich, Georgetown, and Lakeside — were popular with everyone. New Haven ' s only skating rink. Bell ' s, was a fun spot. Disco-skating provided a bit of a challenge here. And for many students who liked challenges, the bowling lanes, skating rinks, and arcades in the malls were popular hangouts. For the ones who just liked to sit and let others participat e, watching g ' mnastic meets, basketball games, and wrestling meets made for a nice evening. Or taking in a movie was also enjoyable. So as recreational activities go; different strokes for different folks. The ball flies back through the air and heads for the net, moving to return the ball is Todd Raugh. Teams are formed and games are played- Ed Wright serves the ball to score for his team. Recreational Activities

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Whether you went out with a date or group of friends, the weekend was here and it was time to enjoy nightlife. Friday night is alright any week The bell that rang at 3:10 on Friday meant more than the end of sixth period. For many students it signaled the arrival of the much awaited weekend. By 3:20 the school was almost empty and there were only a few cars left on the parking lot. Not quite record time, but nevertheless, the weekend was here and that was all that mattered to most. Friday and Saturday nights; date night, party night. Whether you went out with a date, a group of friends, or mom and dad, it didn ' t matter; the weekend was here and it was time to enjoy the nightlife! The weekend to some meant relaxation — Iving around the house, watching television, or munching on something tasty, a walk through the park, or just reading a good book that you had been meaning to get into for a long time. It meant time to think out your deepest thoughts, or just time getting to know yourself a little better. For some, the weekend was time to get wild-n- crazy! It was time to party- down, get rowdy, and keep the company of all your buddies and friends! Going out on a date, or just out with friends, everyone seemed to find something to do to fill an evening with fun and excitement. There was usually an athletic event to start off the night, sometimes followed by a dance in the school gymnasium. Many students instead picked up a bite to eat rather than attend a dance. Pizza Hut, Jimmies and McDonalds were popular hang-outs where you were bound to see some of your friends. Lots of students preferred not to stay in New Haven, and for that reason it was a good thing Fort Wayne is near by, where there were more than plenty of activities provided for fun and entertainment. The Holiday and Many excited fans sat on the edge of their seats during one of the action pacl ed basl elbali games. among them are Jay Brown, scans the crowd. One of the many concerts attended by students was Harry Chapin, which took place at the Embassy this school year. 30 — Fridau Nights