Paoli High School - Hillcrest Yearbook (Paoli, IN)

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Local In 1984 Paoli’s 3.5 million dollar jail claimed wide attention. This year the occupants of the complex made the headlines. A bizarre murder case involved seven area residents whom the wire services and area television gave daily exposure. The lengthy trial eventually brought one sentence for the death penalty. The Bloomington “bowling ball murder” also gave added notoriety to Paoli, with the convicted suspect being a former local resident. Paoli Peaks again thrived as Midwestern ski enthusiasts visited a tiny town that offered a cure for the fever to fly down a mountain slope. An abundance of snow this winter boosted skier totals to an all-time high. Peaks stockholders chose to join “Santa” Sol Strauss and give away some of their profits to the children of the community. New jail was no longer a burning issue to taxpayers since it was now a fixture in our community. But another tax controversy for Paoli town residents boiled on as the town board members decided to start having water from Patoka Lake pumped to Paoli rather than be dependent on continuing to draw only from Lick Creek. After numerous breakdowns in the system and waterless days for many town residents, the board finally thought it would be in the best interests of the town if there would never be a dry day in the future of Paoli. Democrats found few friends in the November election. On the Paoli square Republicans celebrated an early landslide. However, district representative candidates McCloskey and McIntyre were not sure who had the right to celebrate. Three voter recounts lasted longer than the campaign and brought attention from the national news media to Indiana’s eighth congressional district before a vote of the House of Representatives finally seated McCloskey. Paoli schools will now be controlled by an elected school board, according to another November voter decision. While full im- A silence fell over the gathering of band students, parents, and faculty as “Pride” director, Teresa Elliott spoke the magical words, “We are going to Los Angeles.” From that time in April, band members and an army of parents labored to reach a goal of over $100,000 for their trip to the 1984 Summer Olympics Festival. After the initial hysteria wore off, 103 ecstatic band members began the huge money drive that was to take place in Paoli, and across the Midwest, including Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, and Michigan. “Free” car washes, money cans, concerts, pizza sales, auctions, bake sales, raffles, and road blocks all added to the pot. After a Fourth of July celebration, “The Happening” — didn’t, due to rain, the determined group voted to continue. Donations poured in from neighbors, corporations and interested people who saw the daily news coverage that came from Midwest television networks. Paoli showed its pridewhen band members finally stepped onto their plcmentation will take several years, Paoli joined the other county schools in adding educational officials to the ballot box. Even though the emptiness of the Paoli square was a concern for many area residents, some new businesses were added to the town. Of most immediate interest to students, video rentals came to Paoli, and “at the spotlight” also became known as Video Corner. flight to California. They had finally realized their goal. Now they were to perform for Prince Phillip of England, visitors of many different nationalities and a delighted crowd on Main Street USA, Disney Land. In Indianapolis, the Pride appeared with the women’s Olympic basketball team on Monument Circle to announce the opening of the Hoosier Dome. Il Paoli shows its Pride in LA 18 OJR TIMES. 19. 5

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United States saw one of its companies, Union Carbide, blamed for the death of 25,000 citizens of Bhopal, India. An accidental gas leak was the villian. Orange countian Larry Bird made the cover of Time as he fulfilled his potential as an athletic performer. Paoli joined the nation in declaring the Bird “most valuable player” in the nation. Another Russian leader — Konstantin Chernenko — died. His successor made the fourth new leader in 28 months. The only question left for the world would be whether Mikhail Gorbachev would last long enough for diplomatic relations to start anew or continue in a cold silence. Indira Ghandi died at the hands of one of her own countrymen. The US lost a much needed, some times friend. Medical controversies arose in 1984 as the country questioned if science had truly gone too far. In California “Baby Fae” was kept alive by using the heart of a baboon, which sparked debate concerning whether it was ethical to sacrifice a baboon for the life of a little girl. Humana Hospital in Louisville began implanting artificial hearts in human beings. Of the first five, only Jasper native Bill Schraeder, the world’s second recipient, has been able to live outside the walls of a hospital. Bobby Knight returned from coaching in the Olympics with high hopes for his 1985 Indiana University basketball team. But this time IU’s red and white Knight could not push, pull or pommel his squad beyond the NIT. Bobby unleashed much of his frustration during a confrontation with Purdue when he hurled a folding chair across the floor. Critics said it may be the end of a career, but Bobby only recieved a one-game suspension. Stars Wars became more than Luke Skywalker and fantastic movie fare, but sometimes those who run the world’s nations seemed to view the new international show with no more concern. And while the US thought it was carefully guarding its Pandora’s box of military knowhow, a corps of servicemen was selling our secrets to the Russians. This has been a year for marking anniversaries — remembering times that many would just as Old traditions ... a new way of life Coca-cola shocked soft drink lovers by changing An album to feed the hungry soon forget. 1985 marked the fortieth anniversary of the Holocaust, bringing bitter memories to those who lived through it, and shocked realization to those too young to remember. And ten years ago we ended a conflict in Vietnam that is still recalled with turbulent reactions. the 99-year-old formula for its popular beverage. Many fans rebelled. OUR TIMES. 1985 17

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School and not many students showed up. Those who actually did skip classes had to face Vice Principal Steve Yager and a new absentee policy. Blue and pink slips were obsolete as students were “taught responsibility” on an honor system. Ten days per semester could be missed with no penalties. After that, expulsion was recommended. Although speech students regularly gave announcements. Principal James Babcock became a regular on the morning school news. Announcing special awards, Mr. Babcock congratulated outstanding PHS organizations. Band, FFA, sports of all types, Paolite and Hillcrest publications, as well as speech students brought a touch of fame to PHS. The class of ’85 kept shrinking, but even the federal government could not keep senior Pauli Michels from graduation with his classmates. Deportation papers sent Pauli back to his homeland Holland in midwinter, but Pauli returned on a visitors’ visa to walk across the stage and receive a PHS diploma. Students however, mourned the loss of friend Michele Raymer. An auto accident claimed senior Michele’s life in February. Sophomore-to-be Benny Manship died in a motorcycle crash during the summer. PHS will miss another friend and a respected educator when veteran business teacher Olive Copeland retired after 34 years of teaching in Paoli, waiting until after school was out to avoid the “fuss” that was her due. Top — Guard members enjoyed the California sun and prepared for a performance for Prince Phillip. Purple colors flashed proudly down Main Street in Disney land. Making low SAT scores the scapegoat, politicians chalked up campaign mileage by encouraging the government to invade the nation’s school systems. Under pressure from State Supt. Harold Negley’s office, Hoosier schools cut out in-school club meetings and froze activities that interfered with a constant diet of the 3 R’s. Complaining all the way, students sat through 20 extra minutes of class per day and a seven period day replaced the traditional six. Even more irritating, four minutes instead of five were allowed between classes, and students learned how to make quick bathroom breaks. But students learned to adjust. Clubs at PHS almost died as meetings had to be scheduled before school OUR TIMES. 1985 19