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

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My friends have been an important part of my high school life. We laughed and cried to- gether, and shared many experiences that we will remember long after we gradu- ate. — Melissa Drews Guidance counselors often help students in many ways. Sophomores Kari Harter and Mi- chelle Mattes discuss a careers class project with Mr. Conkle. After lunch students often gather in the mairi commons. This circle of friends, seniors Steve Hammond, Scott Weekly, Scott Wenger and Jer- ry Grossman share the latest news on the upcom- ing Ozzy concert. Taking a break during a Spanish field trip sopho- more Vepal Shaw, senior Karlett DuBose, junior Cindy Garza, senior Jeff Pranger and junior Ri- chella Burban enjoy a break from school. W Relationships 15 yf

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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

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Learning New Cultures Foreign students helped us receive insight. New Haven High School received three foreign exchange students last year. They were Nike Palusuo from Fin- land, and Gitta Wittenbecher and Malte Hinkel from Germany. Niko was accustomed to more free- dom in school and had a hard time get- ting use to the rules of New Haven High School. In Helsinki, I can leave the school building whenever I want without having a pass. I can go out to eat at McDonald ' s instead of eating the school ' s lunch, said Niko. Niko found that Finland and America were much alike as far as buying things and going places. The only difference was that in Finland things were more expensive. Niko was interested in international business and medias, but he had not yet decided upon a career. Gitta stayed here only until January, unlike Niko and Malte who stayed the whole year. Gitta participated in Cross Country, which she enjoyed doing in her spare time. Gitta seemed to think that the Amer- icans were nice and more open-mind- ed than the Germans. Gitta, who spoke French, English, and German, was considering a career in languages. I ' m not sure yet. Maybe I ' ll do something with languages — like a translator, she said. Gitta thought the classes were easier, except the differ- ent languages made them harder. Her favorite subjects were history, English, and Gym. Malte was interested in politics, row- ing, and other sports. He wanted to play football because in Germany there were only professional football teams. He also enjoyed going to our football games and then to Pizza Hut. Having Foreign Exchange Students at New Haven High School was an educa- tional experience for them and us. We were able to learn about different countries. All in all, foreign exchange students were very impressed by the students at New Haven High School. Likewise, the students were also im- pressed by them. I think it ' s great hav- ing foreign exchange students, because you can learn from each other, com- mented senior Michelle Clements. — JoAnna Goldy Catchig him by surprise. Senior Malte Hinkle puts his coat in his loci er and gets ready for his first period class. photo by Cmdy Pencod Kim Teler, Malte Hinkel and Niko Palusou sup- port the Bulldogs at the all American football game. High School football is uncommon in Malte and Niko ' s foreign countries. 3 16 Foreign Exchange Students