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

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New traditions intensify spirit -It was a lot of hard work and it took a great amount of time. There was a big sigh of relief when it was all over, said Jennifer Mann, chairperson of the parade committee. First place in the float competition was ;, jv the junior class while the French Club won the non-float category. Cars began to arrive at the stadium as early as 5:00. The chilly autumn air did not affect the crowd ' s morale. With a record at- tendance, the bleachers were packed in no time The Mirage staff earned some extra money by selling the balloons that were re- leased after the first touchdown. The main event of the week ended victori- ously for t. Bulldogs with a score of 14-0 over the Woodlan Warriors. Following the game, students celebrated the victory at the Homecoming dance which was held in the auditeria. Homecoming is a time that most everyone is involved in some way or another. Some work on the class float while others just sup- port their team. Spirit days brought much anticipation as freshmen to seniors dressed up to show their spirit. The growing traditions of Homecoming had several different effects on the school and its students. Some were elated while the ones who had been working and organizing everything for the special week were ex- hausted and glad it was all over, but each student would have fond memories of Home- coming 82. f POWDER-PUhh tUUlBALL activities took place on the Thursday night before Homecoming. Seniors Kathy White. Robin May and Cathy De- metriades make a play. TUF HOMECOMING PARADE allowed many students to ride on the floats. Tom Jeffords and a bulldog found their way onto the sophomore class float. 16 — Homecoming

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HALFTIME CEREMONIES during the Homecom- ing football game included Queen Christa Swy- gart and John Hans. New traditions intensify spirit Changes were the issue as Homecoming approached. The absence of a bonfire dam- pened the spirits of some, but the anticipation of the activities to come brought smiles to many students ' faces. As committees were formed and chairpersons selected, work got under way. Spirit week lacked the usual en- thusiasm normally seen at this time of the year. This was due to the fact that the week was shortened to intensify spirit into three days rather than five. It did not take long for seniors to rebel by creating their own spirit days. Punk and pur- ple day helped the Class of ' 83 win the spirit award for the week. Seniors also won the class banner competition and the class chain competition. Among the week ' s other activi- ties were Sexy Senior, which consisted of five senior muscle men. Kerry Burke won this honor. Toby Beard walked away with the Mr. Irresistable title. Among the highlights of Friday ' s pep session was the WMEE foot- ball presentation of the Team of the Week trophy. Thursday night was set aside for the annu- al powder puff game and the community ral- ly. With the help of head coach Jeff Fitzger- ald, the seniors and sophomores defeated the juniors and freshmen, coached by Mark Shaffer, by a score of 6-0. After the game, senior Christa Swygarf was crowned Home- coming Queen. You ' ve got another thing coming seemed to be the official Homecoming theme song as it was heard throughout the week during school and at pep rallies. Tradition was seen once again in the pa- rade that took place Friday afternoon. Homeroming — 15

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MANY STUDENTS took advantage of spirit week to dress up. Diane Bultemeyer mimes one of her te staff members. A PEP SESSION brings out the spirit in the varsi- ty bulldog football players as they build a pyra- mid in hopes of a Homecoming victory. Homecoming — 17