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

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Juniors Win Battle of the Classes Capturing first place in the Battle of the Classes, which was sponsored by the sophomore class and held on November 4. the junior class exuded school spirit throughout a variety of close competitions The strong emo- tions and supportive shouts of the other students helped the seniors to place se- cond and the freshmen to place third. Although the sophomores also displayed strong support of their team, they trailed in last place. The Battle of the Classes, planned by sophomore class advisor Miss Linda Leitstein as a sophomore class fun- draiser. resulted in being much more beneficial than just the S 140.00 raised. The affair invoked intense spirit in the students. The crowded, hot gym was filled with anxious and enthusiastic shouts from the commencement of the event, 7:30 p.m.. until the crowd finally dispersed by 11:00 p.m Senior class captain Steve Powell, junior class captain Dee-Dee Dixon, and sophomore class captain Monica Bason, and freshman class captain Mary Riegleman first registered the entrants and led them through each event, star- ting with the Obstacle Course, won by the seniors. The seniors also won the next two events, the Human Pyramid and the Running Relay. The seniors also finished first in the next event, the Fireman's Relay; however, they were disqualified because some of the articles of fireman's clothing were thrown off in the wrong order by one of the con- testants. The juniors, therefore, won the Fireman's Relay and closed the gap between their score and the leading seniors. At this time, the freshmen trail- ed by one point and the sophomores were in fourth place with a low score. The seniors were again victorious in the Three-Legged Race Next, the juniors won the Foul-Shooting Contest and the two leading teams, the juniors and the seniors, then battled it out for the vic- tory of the entire affair in the Tug-of- War After these events, the scores were tallied: ten points for first place, seven points for second place, four points for third place, and one point for fourth place. The juniors, who received fifty dollars for their victory, defeated the seniors by only two points. The freshmen and sophomores trailed in third and fourth, repsectively. Students entered the competition for a variety of reasons. Senior Bill Brown entered because as he stated, I felt it was my responsibility as a senior. junior Alexis Sanderson said, I'm doing it to support my class, and to promote school spirit and to participate in something. He added, I'm proud of '83.'' A good number of teachers also at- tended the Battle of the Classes. They, too, displayed their support whole- heartedly by joining the students to cheer on their teams. Senior class ad- visor Mr Robert Lock said, It's great to see everyone having such a good time. These enthusiastic students are terrific. The Student Council also made twenty-four dollars with a sale of baked goods and fruit juice. The Student Council tried to improve school spirit for the past two years and was very happy about the enthusiasm the Battle of the Classes invoked. LEFT Senior jimmy Bruno prepares two teammates. Andy Peer and Ann McGuire, tor the three-legged race by tying one of Andy's socks around their lower thighs ABOVE During the final event, tug-of-war, seniors Peewee Davis. Danny Murphy, and Jimmy Bruno head the line of struggling males in an attempt to defeat the junior class. Battle of the Classes 23

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LEFT: Juniors George Hail and Alexis Sanderson await the commencement of the 3 legged race by practicing walking with their ankles tied together BELOW; The juniors hurry to build their pyramid though their balance and support falters They are from top to bottom Laura Zucker, Lisa Depasquale, Jane Lux, Sally Vanderhey, Deirdre Durban, Judy Rodriquez. Patty Vales, Leslie Bruno, Mimi Doran. Anna Chises v'lUeA ABOVE Sophomore Tommy Stack slides under mats which were held up by hurdles in the obstacle course 22 Battle of the Classes

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BELOW LEf'T Senior Mary Beth McNeil prepares the price list before the customers crowd at the candy stand BEIOW RIGHT Senior Theresa Plumaker sells candy to a hungry customer at the Red Bank Catholic football game as A C Burgess observes