Perry Meridian High School - Passages Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Seniors Kelly Norrod and Keith Cooper and Juniors Jan Brown and Luci Duerigen prepare to mail final spreads. Mission accomplished! Sports photographer Eric Roberts ' 86 carefully examines his negatives for fingerprints and scratches before printing a picture for PASSAGES. PASSAGES staff members, Keith Cooper ' 84, Barbara Corey ' 86, Kelly Norrod ' 84, and Andy Schulz ' 85 alphabetize names for the album section. Focus editors Paula Morrison ' 84 and Rick Burgett ' 84 make photo choices for the upcom- ing Sectional Special issue. Under the pressures of deadline, Mr. Lyndon WaU and senior Paula Morrison discuss pre- pubhcation tribulations. PUBLICATIONS 77

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Unity Vital for Produetioit of Publications Possibly the busiest single classroom in Pern ' Meridian, room 208, was production center for the school ' s publications. Passages and Focus Pern- s newspaper. Focus, was produced by journalism students who were carefully chosen by Mr. Lyndon Wall. By ha •ing been a member of the Focus staff, Mr. Wall felt that a student would learn teamwork, responsibility, and writing skills. For the success of a school newspaper, staff members had to vvork together in areas of planning, writing, photography, designing, and ads. Said News Editor Todd Rau ' 84, You learn what a task it is to get a paper out. Being on the staff taught me many things. In December, the Focus sponsored a can drive to provide needy families with food for the holidays. The incentive was that any group bringing in 50 cans or more would get their picture in the paper. Eighteen groups appeared in the newspaper, and the drive brought in 1835 cans total. The Focus won a first place rating for news media of superior achievement with 942 points out of 1000. We try hard to make sure we don ' t miss any significant news and sports stories. We also try to entertain and encourage students to read and become involved in the school community, said Mr. Wall. Said managing Editor, Paula Morrison ' 84, I like working on the newspaper because you work really hard for two weeks and then you see the finished product. We have a really good time working together towards a common goal. I want students to produce a book that pleases the Perry Meridian community, and I want them to learn team work and publication skills, said Mrs. Wanda Strange, faculty adviser for Passages. This was shown in the 1982-83 yearbook, Pa88ages- Take Ten as it earned an American Scholastic Press Association first place award. Perry ' s yearbook was compiled almost completely by students. The major advantage of a student staff Mrs. Strange thought was The students know what ' s going on with students. There would however, be no justification for doing it during school time if there was no education derived from it. Along with the obvious benefits of journalism and photography experience, Keith Cooper ' 84 said, I ' ve learned a lot about how to deal with people, parents, students, and faculty. Keith, who was the managing editor for three years, also said that he learned more from the on the job training than he possibly could from a classroom situation. Other yearbook editors were; design editor, Kelly Norrod ' 84, copy editors, Kristen Mueller ' 84, and Luci Duerigen ' 85 and photo editors. Leach Cross ' 84, and Jan Brown ' 85. I want the yearbook production to be an enriching experience for everyone involved. If we can continue to earn recognition from professional evaluators, that will be fine, too , said Mrs. Strange. 76 PUBLICATIONS

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Students Provide Commuiiity Services The boys ' basketball and football teams had cheerleaders, the wrestling team had matmaids, and the boys ' swim team had aquamaids to cheer them on. Aquamaids was a club for girls who wanted to support swimmers by attending all their home meets for the purpose of taking times and helping out at the scorers table. We decorated lockers, cheered for the swimmers, and gave parties for them, said Kim Allison ' 85. Other forms of support provided by the aquamaids included the preparation of pre-school breakfasts and flowers for other county or sectional meets. Students who participated actively in Perry Meridian ' s People for People club showed their concern for others through club activities. Examples of the club ' s efforts were displayed by their annual assistance at the Central State Hospital Toy Shop. People for People club members helped the Indiana Mental Association by participating in the public service event. People for People members had students visit Nursing and Guardian homes. Any girl who was a senior and had an interest in working for the benefit of others was eligible to be a member of Roines. This was an organization through which senior girls could get together and meet new friends. Roines presented two speakers Mrs. Betty Kohls, school nurse, and representative from Mary Kay Cosmetics. In addition, the girls held a Christmas party. The Roines officers for 1983-84 were President Anita Copass ' 84, and Vice President Chervl Chambers ' 84. The most important goal in life was the continuing effort to form meaningful relationships with other people, obser ' ed Mrs. Ginger Faber, Human Relations Club sponsor. That thought was the base on which the Human Relations Club conducted its activities. Human Relations Club presented a talent show. The show was held to give talented students of Perry a chance to show their ability. Visitors or newcomers to Perry Meridian were sure to receive a warm welcome extended by an Ambassador, not a foreign diplomat, but a member of the Ambassadors Club. Members of this club choosen for their helpful and outgoing characteristics, served as guides for new students. In addition, they greeted guests attending the parent Idea meeting and guided parents during the PTA Back-to-School- Night. 78 SERVICE CLUBS