Paoli High School - Hillcrest Yearbook (Paoli, IN)

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For basketball statistician Michelle, supporting the Rams was a natural as she secured a front row seat to view the action for each game. Princesses Kim and Carolyn found themselves down on the farm as each queen candidate and her escort were blindfolded and placed on all fours to begin the search. Finding their mates proved to be disastrous for all but Nicole and escort Joe Barrett as they found each other with their whinnys. Basketball Homecoming 17

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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

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A wet and rainy April 30th did not dampen prom-goers’ spirits as juniors, seniors, and their guests donned tuxedos and formals for a magic ride on the junior class ’’Carousel. The blue and white unicorns pranced to the beat of Muffy and the Ducks. Sophomore entertainment provided a break from the dancing, and alley cats went on the prowl. Tomcat Rob Ringenberg proved that he could sing better than he could meow as he and two feline friends serenaded the audience with the theme song “Memories.” Reigning over the enchanted evening was the royal court of King Randall Dooley, Queen Nicole Chenoweth, Prince Steve Bradbury and Princess Marla Qualkenbush. While some changed into street clothes early, the official time to leave formal wear behind was for after-prom activities. A caravan braved the storm and traveled the flooding road to Springs Valley to watch An Officer and a Gentleman.” With three inches of water in the street outside the theater, many wondered if a boat would be needed to get home. Although the crowd began to thin, some came to a D-J dance at the school to boogie once more. As morning quietly arrived, sleepy-eyed students were served breakfast at Druthers before they wandered home to make up for lost sleep. 18 Prom