Paoli High School - Hillcrest Yearbook (Paoli, IN)

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 L.i'1 Abner Cast Mammy Yokem Pappy Yokem Abner Yokem. Daisy Mae Earthquake Marryin' Sam Michelle Trinkle Jeff Hudelson .............Kevin Curry ..........Carolyn Spencer ..............Matt Bowen Jon Sullivan Evil Eye Fleagle perfected his backstage whammy on the anything but lovely Scraggs. Wendy Price and Julie Walls. Lil' Abner 15

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PHS presents country romance “Yokem” style We came as individuals, but by the time the last curtain dropped, we were a unified group with lasting friendships tnat not even time could dissolve. We spent hours in intense rehearsal, even while classmates took advantage of a one day vacation. When the curtain rose and the applause died down, we all knew that this was our moment... in Dogpatch USA. When Daisy Mae and Abner hit town, the result was humor and romance all rolled into one. Under the direction of adviser Debra Stroud, the PHS Drama Club treated Paoli audiences to Lil Abner, a night with the Yokem family. Appreciative crowds watched as Mammy tried her best to get Abner to forsake fishing for a life with Daisy Mae. But matchmaking proved to be a frustrating experience. Mammy and the citizens of Dogpatch saw their town threatened by nuclear testing, Abner ■'unromanticized” by Yokemberry tonic and a happy ending nowhere in sight. But in the spirit of fairy tales, Dogpatch was saved, Abner married Daisy, and the audience left with the assurance that love still can conquer all. Daisy and Abner revealed that even if Dogpatch was not necessary, their love was. General Bullmoose's private secretaries displayed a little country sex appeal as they announced upcoming action to the audience.

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Royal duo reigns over Ram country JVjf ith the Paoli-Mitchell junior varsity basketball game in overtime, the crowd wildly cheered on the Rams. But four senior homecoming candidates waited nervously at the unexpected delay. Then the buzzer blew, and the band began its serenade of Still.” The crowd calmed, and everyone present was caught up in that dream-world where beautiful queens still exist. Still caught up in the excitement of the overtime victory, a chill ran through the crowd when a tie was announced, and two 1982-83 basketball queens were crowned. Nicole Chenoweth and Michelle Trinkle wore their sparkling crowns royally as they charmed their subjects with smiles of surprise. Before the night was over, the Rams presented their royalty with a gift fit for any queen — a PHS homecoming victory. 1982 Basketball Homecoming Court: Princess Kim Eubank. Queen Nicole Chenoweth. Queen Michelle Trinkle, Princess Carolyn Spencer. Competition for the Mr. Sexy Legs title among the boys' varsity basketball team was almost nonexistent with Coach Jerry Stroud in the running. Dubbed Mr. Sexy Legs, Coach Stroud good-naturedly accepted his personalized gift from Cheerleader Nicole. Student Council President Matt Bowen gladly accepted double duty as he bestowed official congratulations upon Queens Michelle and Nicole. 16 Basketball Homecoming