Reitz Memorial High School - Memorial Review Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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s there life after Memorial? This question was soon answered following the official release of some 800 students from Memorial High School. Ties, uniforms, and books were replaced by shorts, bikinis, and beach towels as Tigers prepared to face the endless opportunities of summer. Many students headed straight for the beaches or poolsides to work on the ultimate savage tan. A few even managed to turn their sun worshipping into a small profit while lifeguarding. I started lifeguarding near the end of summer and not only had some spending money coming in, but had fun doing it, commented Junior Mary ummer soars in style Keller, who worked at Williams- burg on the Lake. It ' s a good way to get that ' back-to- school ' tan. A popular way to break from the heat was a dip in the pool. While some swimmers worked on improving their backstroke or water polo skills, others concentrated on their diving forms. Swimming, just for the sake of swimming isn ' t much of a challenge. That ' s why we dove for golfballs. Who knows, it may be in the Olympics one day, stated Junior Amy Wannemuehler and Senior Stacey Straeffer. Summer nights, however, were another story. Putt-Putt always offered challenging recreation along with bowling topped off by pizza snarfing. A relaxing alternative to these physical activities was a movie, usually on a Monday or Tuesday cheapie night. All too quickly summer start- ed drawing to a close catching many tanned Tigers off guard. A few, however, were pre- pared since they had spent some of their summer beauti- fying the school for their class- mates. It was a lot of work, but it was also fun. You got a chance to see how the school had changed, especially the chapel, before anyone else, remarked Sophomore Joe Honningford. He, along with a few other students did odd jobs around school this summer such as painting rooms, sweeping floors, wash- ing walls, and other general clean-up jobs. The sizzling summer of ' 85 allowed the rest and relaxation needed to get a good start on the excitement a new school year. Getting a jump on the volleyball game. Senior Mark Dietsch returns a serve. Seniors enjoyed a day of volleyball at Katrina Schymik ' s. Basking in the summer sun. Senior April Van Buren and Sara Wannemu- ehler cop some rays. Long summer days were enjoyed swimming. 713

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Taking a break from cheering, Sopho- mores Laura Gnes and Rachel Hay- den, frolic at the football game. The season opener against Henderson County was the Tigers only loss of the season. 12 S.

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R ausch gets great Diehl An abnormal silence fell over the usually rowdy crowd. A wave of anticipation could be felt as ' fans awaited the name of the 1985 Football Homecoming Queen. Curiosity reigned among the queen candidates, however. I was anx- ious to see who would win, but I didn ' t think it would be me, admit- ted winner Julie Diehl. The first thing I thought when they said my name was — I have to kiss David! Julie ex- plained that she was only embarrass- ed because so many people were in the stands. My mom and my grandma were in the crowd and plus every- one else was watch ing. In response to this, Julie got a very short kiss which surprised the crowd. David said he had to con- centrate on the game. He — didn ' t want anything to distract him. Besides, she added, he wanted the kiss to be sweet. Freshmen court members are Katie Ziemer and Lori Harmon. Kelly Howard and K.C. Schlacter represent the Sophomore class. Junior representatives to the court are Jackie Brockman and Lonita Beliles. 14 H omecomlng court