Red Bank High School - Log Yearbook (Red Bank, NJ)

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LEFT: Varsity cheerleaders seniors jackie Savage and Amy Susser and junior Rita Parsons lead on the cheering crowd at the night pep rally before the opening game against Raritan. BELOW In observance for Hat Day ' senior Lisa Wynberg interviews participating junior Kevin Richardson for a video tape made for Mr. Hird's Exploring Television class. OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT Donning combat gear and fatigues during Spirit Week's Hat Day are seniors Barclay Boody and Deneen McQueen and junior Molly Angus. ABOVE LEFT At the night pep rally loyal Buc fans seniors Theresa Plumaker, Cathi Doelger, and Tara Brennan and junior Mary Apy are ecstatic over a predicted Red Bank victory, which occurred the next day ABOVE RIGHT In preparation for Spirit Week, freshman Mark Wood decorates a bulletin board encouraging students to support the Buc football team at the night pep rally Spirit Week 19

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Night Pep Rally Sparks School Spirit Designed to spark students' en- thusiasm tor school sports and activities tor the year was Pep Week. This year was special for Red Bank Regional as they experienced their first night Pep Rally in twelve years on September 25. There was a great amount of student participation for the Pep Rally, with an outstanding turnout. Senior Nancy McManus commented, I feel that the enthusiasm was greater than it was in the past, that's tor sure. The people were there because they wanted to be. That's what made it worthwhile.” Also attending the rally were school administrators and towm officials. The regional fire departments were there to light up the Buc football team, introduc- ed by Coach Russo, as they plowed through a huge paper football and trounced onto the football field. Everyone who attended the rally con- tributed some element of excitement which melded to produce a spectacular and memorable event. The cheerleaders and twirlers supported and cheered for their team and the up- coming season; administrators lent en- couraging words as the band played and psyched” the students who cheered, sang, and even danced. Senior girls formed a line in front of the stands and kicked their legs high to the beat of the Buc band Preceeding the Pep Rally was Pep Week, where students showed their spirit by participating in a particular mode of dress designated for each day. On Monday, students wore outrageous T-shirts, which expressed a multitude of attitudes and interests Tuesday was Hat Day, and prizes were awarded to Aret- ta Held. Wayne lohnson, and Mrs. Ulbrich, for the most unique hats. They received homecoming tickets from the Student Council Wednesday was color- ful, as bandanas were worn in a variety of ways; some students were bandits tor the day and some were shieks, while others wore their bandanas around their necks, heads, and legs. There was some hesitation for dress up day on Thursday, but this did not phase (umor jay Czarnecki who wore a suit and tie with his blue jeans. Friday finally wrap- ped up the week with the traditional Maroon and White day. when students adorned themselves in all sorts of school-colored garments - from skirts, sweaters, and sneakers, to pins, socks, and barrettes. So much excitement emanated from students and staff, and everyone was proud. Student Council President A. C. Burgess said. Pep Week was a success because of the amount of involvement from all four grades, seniors especially Another con- tributing factor was that we had a night Pep Rally, this added to the mood and excitement.” Miss Nicholson boasted. I loved it I saw the students working together in harmony for a perfect cause. The students who attended the Pep Rally were interested in it and that made it a success.”

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“Dead Cowboy” Fee Captures First Place The Student Council Halloween Con- test, held on October 30, 1981, made witchcraft and goblins seem almost possible at Red Bank Regional during this magical season. A lurking corpse, a purring punk rock leopard, and a colorful clown were just a few of the costumes which wandered through the school's halls and classrooms. Although not many of the students participated in the Halloween costume event, the few that did remain- ed after school to partake in the actual costume contest. A panel of judges, consisting of senior Donny Chamberlain, junior Regina Holsey. custodian Mrs. Verna Davis, and Special Education teacher Mrs. Lillie, gave points to the participants for their outrageous apparel. Points ranging from one to five were given to each student based upon the originality, creativity, and style of the students' wear After the contest was over, awards were given to the three top winners First place went to senior Pepper Fee, the Dead Cowboy , second to junior Denise Rainville, the Punk Rock Leopard ; and third to seniors Sheila Murphy and Susan klenke. the Rubik Cubes. The prizes included an album from lack's record shop, two tickets to the Homecoming Dance, and a Buc pennant from the student store. After the contest, the students com- mented on the general mood the day conveyed. Jeff Sterns remarked, “The event was a lot of fun. but more people should have done it I feel that most students think they are too big to dress up for the Halloween Contest. Later, the Student Council Advisor Miss Elizabeth Nicholson stated, students should get involved, have fun, and dress their funniest. One teacher who decided to par- ticipate in the contest was Art teacher Miss Greenwald, who had a hard time making up her mind whether she should go as Kermit the frog or the Cookie Monster She solved her problem by dressing up as both Miss Greenwald stated, School spirit’ Somebody has to have it, if the students do not. Anyway, teachers are supposed to be role models. Maybe next year there will be a larger student turn out . ABOVE LEFT Freshman Sheila Richardson is shown here in her Western attire on Masquerade Day. held on Friday. October 30 ABOVE Being as amiable as clowns are sophomore left Sterns practically puts on a performance by simply coming to school in clown attire on Masquerade Day. 20 Halloween Day