Silver Creek High School - Silver Leaves Yearbook (Sellersburg, IN)

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rh A near miss for Srott Craig, Jr., as he played some backyard football. solar energy or gasohol. They're both safer and probably more efficient. Inflation in 79 dominated the news scene. Therefore, the survey asked the students their opinions on this subject. Kim Broady, Sr., had this op- timistic outlook, I think things will even out. Prices will slow down and wages will even out. I think the Mary Waggoner, SL, concentiates on her timed writing in typing. country is smart enough to watch out for trouble. Lori Stouffer, Sr., stated, A depression would be a step in the right direction It would slow everything down so we could catch our breath and see all the damage we're doing to our future' Debbie Padgett, Frosh., replied, Prices canlt just keep on rising. Something will have to break or the rich will get richer and the poor will get poorer. We will probably end up having a total price freeze on everything just so everyone can survive. I think we're headed for a recession, surmised Mary Wag- goner, Sr., The main reason is because of the high inflation rate and h The rich will get richer and the poor will get poorer. -Debbie Padgett the devaluated dollar. Because the Presidential elec- tion occurs in 1980, the question- naire polled 30 students concerning their favorite choice for the pre- sidency. Senator Edward Kennedy was the choice of 13 of those polled. Jimmy Carter came in second with 6 votes, Ronald Reagan followed with 3, and Gerald Ford and John Connelly tied with 1 vote a piece. Six students submitted no choice. In November 1979, the founda- tion for the new addition to the high school was finally laid. A large. majority were pleased that Silver Creek was growing. Only one student voiced displeasure and a few seniors didn't care. Finally, the students were asked to name their lifels dream. Happiness and general success in life were the major goals. Some students men- tioned specific careers. A very idealistic goal was made Bud Iraley, Soph., takes aim to give that tennis. hall a 'whaikingf by Scott Craig, Jr., who said, I want to live in a plate where it doesn't matter what your name is or how muth money you have, or anything like that. But that you live there and are a part of the tiommunity and should be treated like everybody else. Sarah Roberts, Soph, gave this interesting aim, Physically, I want never to get wrinkles and mentally I want to be remembered for doing something totally eccentrir'. And I would like an athletic-extremely romantic husband. If I mn't have that, I will settle for an endless supply of Levi's! Here are the children of today, growing up, becoming tomorrow. As we keep up with the times and move along, we'll see all our tomorrows Clearer. Denise Stinson, Ir., looks at the scoreboard during a l.V. game 9 I want to be remembered for doing something totally eccentric. -Sarah Roberts 9

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THE DAWNING OF A NEW DECADE Editor's note: Times were moving so fast in the 79-80 school year that this survey couldn't possibly cover all the world events as it attempted. In early November '79, when this article was written, the occurrences therein were up with the times. But the inevitable happened, new events shook the world. The crisis of Americans held hostage in Iran occurred in late November. Our prayers are with the hostages as they have not been Kim Broady, Sr., and David Marshall, Jr., at a Spirit Week pep session. released in January ttime of print- ingl. Gold topped $800 in 1980. And silver rose more than it had ever been before. Russia dared the undareable. They invaded Afghanistan. The U.S., fearing more attempted inva- sions threatened to boycott the 1980 Olympics to be held in Moscow if Russia did not withdraw. These incidents and others to come are just more examples of our questionable future as we keep moving with the times. Therese Warren Co-Editor THE BY Therese Warren Remember the good old days when you were carefree and all your time was spent playing games? Nothing happening in the adult world concerned you because your toys and games were too important. Now, however; the years keep slipping by and soon this generation Lori Stouffer, Sr., studied in the office. will be responsible for the country and the world. Because Silver Creek is moving along with the times and the rest of the world, students' opinions become increasingly important. A survey was taken in early November of 1979 to discover students' views on the issues of present times as well as the future. Cindy Smith, Sr., had some ideas for a better world. She revealed, The world must stop; slow down. As Pope John Paul II said we must reduce our accumulation of material things. Through our constant desire for possessions we have polluted, over populated, and nearly extin- guished our non-renewable re- sources. We have to stop this senseless race between countries to be world powers . . . Beth Fischer, Soph., criticized u. ElC-HTIES world powers by saying, The only way we can have a better world is to get rid of the money-hungry, power freaks that are in there now. People need to concentrate on peace instead of power. Energy was an ever-present problem in 1979. Silver Creek was .. forced to move with the time as gas prices skyrocketed and a nuclear mishap at Three-Mile island caused a widespread panic. The students polled gave their views on the most probable source of energy in the future. Solar energy was voiced as the safest, most efficient form of energy. Nuclear energy was second in the poll tdespite the oppositionl, followed by coal, water, and wind power. The nuclear energy situation was '. best summed up by Denise Stinson, Jr., who stated, I think nuclear energy needs to be studied exten- sively BEFORE building all these plants. They may develop problems because somebody some where didn't find out all the side-effects and problems. Nuclear energy may someday be very useful; however, today it's too dangerous. Bud Fraley, Soph., added, I think the nuclear energy process is not perfected yet. Instead of nuclear power, the world should turn to The world must stop; slow down. -Cindy Smith Beth Fischer, Soph., was taken by surprise by the photographer. ,t

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Junior Class offiu-r, Carla Kamer, presents the trowns to the 1980 Mr. and Miss S.C.H.S. The Christmas dame was a 'no jeans affair' and tabovei Carey Clemmnns and his date Delana Coats and trighti Missy Beyl definitely go! out their 'lgoing-to-town outfits. RE-ESTABLISHING A TRADITION Juniors bring back the Mr. and Miss S.C.H.S. contest at Christmas semi-formal dance By Laura Steele Everyone dreams of being admired and looked up to by their fellow students. What better way is there to be noticed than by being crowned MR. and Miss S.C.H.S. The crowning of Mr. and Miss S.C.H.S. was held on December 21st at the Christmas dance. The winners were MaraCMarr, Jr. and Timmy Robinson, Sr. When asked how she felt when she won, Mara exclaimed, It was great! I was surprised, I was really happy, and it must have been luck that I won!! Timmy complimented Mara's excitement by saying, I'm glad I won, but I don't know how I was Chosen or how they even voted. I think that everyone looked up to me. Candidates for Mr. and Miss S.C.H.S. were juniors: Robbie Campbell, Kim Neville, Joe Eckert, Karen Smith, Brian Yount and Mara Marr. Seniors: Timmy Robinson, Kelly Dodds, Kirk Waiz, Kim Stinson, Mike Miller, and Linda McCulloch. At the ceremonies, each female candidate was given a red rose and Mara received eight red roses, a T-shirt that said Miss S.C.H.S. on the front and 1980 on the back and a crown. Timmy received a crown and a T-shirt that said Mr. S.C.H.S. ' Tami Smith, president of the junior class commented, I think Mr. and Miss S.C.H.S. is really a great honor for anyone who wins, because they represent the best of SC. The crowning first began in 1956. Even though S.C. keeps on 'Moving with the times' the crowning shows that traditions don't die they just linger waiting to be carried out. iii. 2' 17mm-