Orion High School - Charger Yearbook (Orion, IL)

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my .- 1 Hey dude, let's party! There's no doubt that was THE phrase of the year. No matter what the reason, everyone seemed to be celebrating some- thing. From the freshmen to the seniors, the entire student body had many unique fads, sayings, and memories to celebrate. Whether studying for a Physics final or cram- ming for a Bio l exam, the weekends and extra- curricular activities seemed to be most outstand- ing of all. The weekends meant going out to mov- ies, cruising, going out for pizza. taking that spe- cial someone out for a romantic evening on the town, and on some occasions the weekends also meant working overtime for a job and trying to fit three hours of homework into one half of an hour on a Sunday night. Almost everyone tried to find a job so that they'd be able to afford life's basic high school necessities-such as fads. A few popular fads were new neon colored clothing, the bob and new wave haircuts, and of course the great dash to the local tanning booths to catch some quick sun. No matter what event, all OHS students seemed to find a reason to 'celebrate good times'. People 95

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Class Officers and Executive Members: Rhonda Johnsonfpre- J, Brian Porizek Cvice-presidentj. Putney fsecretaryj. Joe Bow- an Qtreasurerb, Beth Dufelmeier. Molly escamps, Kelly Noecker, Cindy Quart. had Bielema, Shelly Peters, Bill Kalman. S niors, At Last! lf the walls of a school could talk, they could tell about the Class of '85 and the changes it has gone through from that very first time mother shoved us, bookbag in hand. onto a bus full of strangers. In those early years, the most memorable class was recess. It was quite an educational experience where we learned all the basics of being a seven year old like how to jump rope, or how to play a mean game of kissing tag. Beginning high school was a big step into the future as it felt like starting all over again. We came to OHS with little idea of what to expect. Sprinting down the halls with every book we had stacked up so high that we couldn't see where we were going, we were easy prey for any senior to trip us and laugh as we lay flat on our face under a mountain of Biology papers. But what could be worse than the embarrasement of the typical freshman as they helplessly watch their tray splat on the floor while they listen to the cheers of their fellow students as peas roll every way across the commons floor. Annie, Annie, are you okay? became a very familiar saying to the sophomores' ears as they tried and tried to revive this far from human. lifeless mass. While some were busy in Health others were busy learning the rules of the road. Driving became an obsession, as we discovered the thrill of feeling like Mario Andretti behind the wheel of a race car ripping up the streets of Orion. while the drivers ed teacher clenched tightly onto the seat. Along with driving came another big step from the kissing tag of the past to dating. The first date - what a memorable experience. Boy comes to pick up girl, with sweaty palms and all, and is given the third degree FBI interrogation by the girl's father. Through all of this we eventually make it to our senior year. We were seniors with all the rights and priviledges that the term implied. The feeling of pride we feel as we walk across the stage to receive our diploma which stands for much more than an accomplishment. lt also contains many memories. Seniors