Plainfield High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Plainfield, IL)

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The sophomores have temporarily found their place. The pieces fit but aren’t quite linked. The anxious and optimistic work steadily to close the gaps, but small spaces still appear where the tentative and unsure hold back. Paula Sossong and Julie Catalanello enjoy each other’s company at the Christmas dance. These girls are all smiles as they cheer on the Wildcats to another victory. The weary Doug Gardner listens to the words of wisdom from his coach! SCPHCMCEES say How will you achieve your dream car? Keep dreaming! Sarah Behling (10) What was your most boring field trip? Robert Crown Health center for the 6th time. Laura Chandler (11) What was your worst first experience driving? The last thing I remember was something about a brick wall! Eric Churchill (10) What did you do the first time you got lost at PHS? I grabbed my homing device and beamed myself home! Chris Scholtes (10) Best privilege at PHS? The candy machine that’s turned off at lunch! Kelly Allport (10) oppiminip

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At first new and confused pieces lost in the shuffle, they move to ad- just and fit into the school’s current. The Freshmen, not very influential now, but destined to shift and change, will eventually flow with the main stream. To better understand the puzzle, some students were asked a variety of questions. These answers provide further clues ... FRESHMAN reply... What happened the first day of freshman year? I got Senioritis! Jen Anderson (12) The meanest thing you have ever done to a teacher? I showed up in class! Tiffany Zielinski (12) What was your favorite hangout as a freshman? Freshmen don’t hangout; they hideout! Deb Odegaard (ID What is your best school activity? Lunch! Mary Mayr (9) Describe your high school career in 15 words. To live and die at Plainfield High! Melanie Gomez (9) Jenny Sparlin shows that freshmen really don’t need to hideout! Relax Michelle Tonelli; everyone goes through an uneasy stage! —

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Cheryl Hayes anxiously waits for the powderpuff game! Ann Russell is the Unknown Comic! Dave Wilson prepares for the battle. as a JUNIOR... What is the meanest thing you have ever done to a teacher? Enrolling in Trigonometry! Anne Fishbach (11) What was your worst class? Mrs. Valerugo’s 11A English: Why? ... Subjects and Verbs ugh!!! John Turner (12) What was your worst date? He picked me up: we went out; I came home! Chris Ray (12) What was the strangest thing that happened in the locker room? Baby powder was dumped on someone’s head while they were going to the bathroom! Karen Gunter (11) What was your first experience with make-up? I was a creative 4 year old... mom said! Deb Odegaard (11) What was your worst experience driving? Being 14 and getting 2 tickets for driving under age and over the speed limit. I had to go to court and pay $150. Michelle Paraska (11) Confident, eager, they release old restraints and adjust their talents to achieve the best fit in the space allowed. Momentarily glimpsing possible solutions, they excitedly allow the flow to settle them more deeply into their chosen grooves, anxiously awaiting their chance to flow perfectly together. 6