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

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I thought that be- ing on the Homecom- ing court was an hon- or. Although the cheerleaders being al- lowed to participate did not go over well with the students this year. I think that in the years to come it will be well accept- ed. — Sharon Hathaway Senior members of the Varsity Football Team Rob Norton, Joe Cox, Curt Johnson, and Jeff Kintz strike back at the evil judge, Mr. Stephen, during the Homecoming pep session. After being crowned the 1986-87 Homecoming queen, senior Monica Schaefer is escorted around the gymnasium by senior Scott Weekly. The members of the 1986-87 Homecoming court and their escorts were; Senior Misty Snyder and her escort Matt Ritchie, Senior Sharon Hathaway and her escort Mark Koos, Queen Monica Schaefer and her escort Scott Weekly, junior Danielle Miller escorted by Troy Fritcha, sopho- more Kim Trahin and her escort J.R. Parent, and treshmen Cami Cox and her escort Mike Dennis. 3 Hon €

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Starting New Traditions Homecoming changes were a success On October 10, the New Haven Bull- dogs met their arch-rival, the Home- stead Spartans, for the annual Home- coming game. The tension was high as the game began. The Spartans scored the first touchdown of the game after New Ha- ven turned the ball over deep in their own territory, but the ' Dogs countered with a touchdown of their own tying the game 7 to 7. Before the first half was over. Homestead scored twice more and New Haven scored once. During halftime the queen and her court were presented. The 1986-87 Homecoming Queen was Monica Schaefer escorted by Scott Weekly. Her court consisted of seniors Sharon Hathaway escorted by Mark Koos, Mis- ty Snyder escorted by Matt Ritchie, Ju- nior Danielle Miller escorted by Troy Fritcha, Sophomore Kim Trahin escort- ed by ].R. Parent, and Freshman Cami Cox escorted by Mike Dennis. For the first time in New Haven ' s his- tory of Homecoming, cheerleaders were allowed to represent their class on the court. The feelings concerning this new rule were mixed. Some felt that everyone should be given a chance, while others thought the cheerleaders were involved in too many other activities. I enjoyed being on the court but it was a hassle trying to cheer at the same time, commented Sophomore Kim Trahin. The score at the beginning of the half was Homestead 21 to New Haven ' s 14. Homestead had two more touchdowns and kept New Haven ' s offense score- less, making the final score of the game 35 to 14. Although there were many bad feel- ings between the teams because of past experiences, most felt the game was played with good sportsmanship by both teams. I think that the rivalry was still there, but the hatred was gone. They were good sports, stated Senior Kraig Vondran. New Haven may not have come out on top but the Homecoming week and all the happenings seemed to be a great success. — Monica Schaefer Junior quarterback, Chuck Vachon, hands off ttie ball to senior )ohn Kanable. Although the ' Dogs put up a valiant effort, they lost to the Homestead Spartans 35 to 14, On the Night of the Homecoming game, senior Jeff Kintz wraps his wrist to prepare for a night of hard hitting. Jeff made First Team All Conference for his position as a defensive lineman. Homecoming 12 y

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Knowing Each Other Relationships grow into lasting Memories Relationships played an important role in the developement of student ' s lives. Students depended on relation- ships to express their feelings and emo- tions, to share the good times along with the bad, and to share their dreams of tomorrow. Girls and their girlfriends seemed to share their feelings more often and more in-depth than guys did. When something happened, regardless of whether it was good or bad, girls seemed more likely to express their feelings of triumph or defeat. I think that my girlfriends and I can share the many feelings that we have with each other through the best and worst of times, stated junior Tracy Riffe. On the surface though, guys seemed to relate to their guy friends just as well as the girls did with their girlfriends. Guys just seemed to show less emotion in how they related to their male friends. . Opposite-sex friendships were very valuable in helping us to see a different point of view on things. Most students had a person very close to them of the opposite gender that they could con- fide in. photo by Cindy Penrod Sometimes it is easier for me to talk to a friend that is a guy instead of my regular girlfriends. It gives me a chance to see another side of things that I would not be able to understand with my girlfriends, commented junior Jenny Neiter. Girls shared a unique closeness that allowed them to trust each other. When a problem arose, girls usually did not find it hard to talk to a good friend about it. There were certain things that I could talk to a girlfriend about myself or my life, that I could never talk to a guy about, explained senior Becky Scott. Having a girlfriend or a boyfriend gave students a chance to get involved in a relationship that dealt with caring and togetherness. Going to movies and special events is always more en- joyable when it can be shared with someone you deeply care about, commented senior Tracy Fancher. Whether we had steady relationships or were just good friends with others we had no regrets for the good times we shared with those who became our good friends. — Shannon Reed •r % As sophomore Monica Young looks on, junior Angle Clazik points out her favorite picture in the 85-86 yearbook. Good friends junior Debbie Rowland and senior )oe Cox share a special moment among friends as they watch the Powder Puff game. Senior Sean Watkins hams it up as the picture is taken. Relationships 14 W