Northridge High School - Shield Yearbook (Middlebury, IN)

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You can't see his real expression but Pat Yowell must be having fun as he helps the seniors receive a first place in hall decorations. No, we are not being invaded by martians just Dennis Graber showing his spirit. Catching that Raider Spirit What is spirit? Is it the pom pons waved frantically by students cheer- ing the team on? Is it the pyramids built by that lively booster club? Or maybe the students joining in with the band for the school song? Spirit really is all of the above plus much more. You can’t explain it by things done — only the feelings felt. Feelings of spirit grew each day as class competitions encouraged students to participate in the Bucket Brigade, Wagon Race, Tug-of-War, Piggyback Basketball, and the class hall decorations. Each team had their The final reward for a long week of fun and games is evident on Greg Slabach's face. The cream “pie in the eye” was appropriately plac- ed by the Senior “Rowdies” as Spirit Week came to a close share of experiences, such as when the handlebars came off the sophomore’s tricycle, the ‘‘suc- cessful” method used by Curtis Stump and Joy Kauffman in the Wagon Race contributing to the junior’s losing effort, and the sore shoulders of the boys supporting the girls in Piggyback Basketball. Despite the final tally of points revealing that the sophomores had won, each class enjoyed the activities and helped Northridge become “caught up” in the spirit for the fall football Homecoming.

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The Tug-of-War over the mud was won by the team of seniors. The entire student body assembled outside to watch the contest Sophomores Dina Bloss and Lee Braddock made a team as they reach for the ball in Pig- gyback Basketball. ” Excitement grows as Jeff Miller (better known as “Squatto ) and Lisa Pratt race in the Wagon Race. Trying to find the pedals is Ayatollah Kho- meini, disguised with Doug Peachy’s body, helping the seniors place third in this event.

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Exuberance is an outstanding feature of Homecoming games as shown by the spirit line. Mr. Dan Shroyer collects votes from Cindy Terry and Tim Weaver. Piss! SD gad « aude me Airraec Some New Additions to an Old Tradition Homecoming this year was a new experience for all involved. Floats were cancelled and a new way to show spirit was found. Each class decorated a hall to suggest a holiday. The senior theme, which won, was Halloween, followed by the juniors who’s theme was Valentine’s Day, the sophomores who chose Thanksgiving, and the freshmen who had Christmas. The hall by the gym was done by everyone. Class com- petition was also involved during Spirit Week through activities organized by Joe Sanford and Dexter Prough, along with the help of Mr. Dan Shroyer, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Stahley, and many of the members of the Student Council. The win over Bronson 21-0 and the choice of Susie Adamson as queen put a great end to the week. Homecoming queen Susie Adamson takes a moment to rest after the excitement of being crowned.