Oak Park and River Forest High School - Tabula Yearbook (Oak Park, IL)

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rosh rolic It-'S not . t was the first event of their high school ca- reers. Some went out of curiosity, some for lack of anything else to do. Most students were nervous as they walked into the school with their friends. Freshmen didn't know what to expect, but the knots in their stomachs loosened as the activi- ties of Freshman Fun Night began. Dancing in the North Gym and playing soccer in the field house were among the activities planned. Swimming, basketball, and volleyball were also avail- able. The event was sponsored by the senior class who made only a small profit on the two dollar admission. l think everyone had a good time, and that's what's important, said Mr. Lennie, senior class adviser. ln addition to the senior class council members, Big Brothers and Sisters from Freshmen Advisory helped out at the event. About twenty-five upper classmen offered their services. There weren't many com- plaints about the evening, although Mr. Lennie felt that more publicity would have raised the attendance of the event. Some students were worried about older kids hanging around afterwards. They were scared of being harrassed or beaten up. lt would be better if they kept the upper classmen away, then more peo- ple would go, explained freshman Ramon Guytan. But as freshman Michelle Humes said, lf you were ready to have fun, you had fun! One week after Freshman Fun Night welcomed freshmen to school, Tau Gamma presented Munch Down The Yellow Brick Road, urging freshmen girls to participate in school activities. The school became the magical land of Oz, with the South Cafeteria draped with illustrations from the skit that was to be performed. Our goal is to get every student in- volved in one extra-curricular activity, said Dr. Larry Walker, a guest speaker. Tau Gamma president, Sarah Laughran added, 'lSome people go to a school the size of OPRF and are afraid to try out. They think they won't make it. The main feature was the skit, which starred Tudith Kohn as Dorothy, who was trapped in OPRF LAND. She learned about the school while trying to find her way to the wizard. ln the end Dorothy wanted to stay in GPRF LAND to participate in activities. Freshman Fun Night and Match Mate Munch helped ease the freshmen into the school. Both fall events stressed the important message that freshmen should get involved. As Sarah Laughran warned, The worst thing that can happen in high school is that you won't have enough to do. -Deirdre Fitzgerald P Munchkins help Dorothy in Match Mate Munch's skit, Munch Down The Yellow Brick Road. Lollipop Kids, senior l-leather I-lerbstritt and juniors Margaret Showel and Sue Engels, teach a lesson in school involvement. The porn pon girls display sharp moves and high kicks. At Match Mate Munch, seniors Mark McGee, Mike Stamm, and Spe Dravillas impress freshmen girls while helping Tau Gamma wel- come the girls to OPRF. Match Mate Munch! Freshmen Fun Night

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1 fir H1 fy 5 . ,,, X Freshmen stack up to take on the fun at Freshmen Fun Night. Freshmen Faye Callahan, Lisa Pucci, Ellen Mclvfahon, Tamika Oakley, Cassie Lukes, and Lenore Fox work as a team while other students in the fieldhouse play basketball and soccer. 0? , Carol Rush 5, tnllnrzw- ww Block that shot! Freshman Amy Kelpsas helps her team by trying to stop an offender from scoring. Basketball was just one of the many activities offered at Freshmen Fun Night. Squad! Count off! One, two, three, four! Seniors Tony Lissuzzo, Dan Higgins, and Dave Thies encourage freshmen girls to get involved while displaying their Drill Team talents during the skit at Match Mate Munch. 17