Orion High School - Charger Yearbook (Orion, IL)

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98 Seniors of ,, - ,, fl' --nab Senior couple Chris Isackson and Kelly Ziemer find that studying is easier and more fun when it's done together, ad ig- Tim Twing runs the MCfCVlS to help him decide which college tend in the fall.

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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

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The seniors in eighth hour P.E. show off their building ability by making a pyra- mid during class when Mr. Mitton isn't watching. Mrs. Adelia Sottos help Brian Andrae get fitted for graduationg attire by measuring his head for his cap size. B ing a S nior All Hard Work And No Play? Being a senior is not all hard work and studying - it's also lots of fun. There are many traditional senior activities that help relieve the tension of all the important decisions that have to be made. Besides the many sports events to attend, there is the Homecoming bonfire which is made by the sen- ior Varsity Club members. At the end of the year is senior skip day. The seniors usually spend a part of this day taking a tour around the school's parking lot. The senior trip to Great America also gives the seniors a chance to unwind from schoolwork. As one senior said, All the special events make the senior year something to look forward to and make it more worthwhile. Seniors Molly Descamps. Chris Isack- son. Carston Nielsen. Deanne Taets. and Ed Zurcher find that picking out gradu- ation announcements. class keys, and memory books is a group effort and takes much time. Seniors 99