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

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Showing their winning smiles, and greeting voters, Keri Miller, sophomore, and Anne Gaines, sophomore, assisted by Wallace McGray, former West Clark bus driver, direct, inform, and encourage voters who are in need of . The 85 election year was unlike any other! The seniors who attended Mr. Mike Crabtree,s government classes encountered a real change in pace. Topics of class conversations were rather different because of the many changes brought about by the election. These changes included the first woman candidate to run for a presidential spot in politics, the oldest president ever to be re-elected, and the fact that most of the students in the class will soon be eligible to vote. A few of S.CYs seniors had already reached the voting age. When asked how they felt about being able to vote, women in politics, and how they covered the material in government class, Karen Millman, senior, replied, llI really enjoyed being able to vote because it really felt good to be involved. I think having a female candidate is a Election year brings out new voters assistance at the polls on election day. w ,9. M 2w, ,1er good idea and Mr. Crabtree really covers everything in detail? Joe Dickerson, senior, stated, II was really proud to be able to vote, and I think Mr. Crabtree is an excellent teacher. I have no ill-regards with a woman running for office, and if she is qualified, I would consider voting for her. Mike Crabtree, government, and economics teacher, commented, le like to see my students begin to feel more comfortable when subjects come up dealing with the complex issues that face our country? liWe all have a right and a responsibility to exercise our franchise as a voting citizen. Itls my goal to help students understand this role better, so that they see their participation really counts? he concluded. by: Paul Brinley w ray :2 V;

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Charlie Brown gets laughs but Snoopy steals the show One of this years musicals, ttYoutre A Good Man, Charlie Brown? illustrated that even though it seemed for ttkiddies? the show was thoroughly enjoyed by high school students, as well as the adults. The cast members put on an excellent performance. For the most part, the play was a series of short skits done by the seniors. It involved the works of Charles Schultz, author of the saga of Charlie Brown, a nice guy who cant do anything right. A large amount of credit goes to the competent technical staff, and to student director, Jenny Shreve, sr. ttI sort of have to oversee things when Ms. Ems is absent. I help the cast with their cues and answer any general questions they might have, stated Jenny. Ms. Diane Ems, director and designer of the show, concluded, tt1 thought ttYouH'e A Good Man, Charlie Brown was completely delightful. It was a simple and direct play, and thoroughly enjoyable. BY SHERI MCMANUS BELOW: Reli' ihe tays 0f Svhmeder, Sc Fleming, '71? faithful Compan 011-; Kelly R. his expert archery:

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- Pu e is year.Mr.Larr Mary and aeycholog gen yea ' f age, one h ' right is Jol 24 , onptity'iaw h JV I Being a father can be exhausting, especially in fathering uflour child Yolanda. Paul Brinley, junior, experienced fatigue acting as a parent for Mr. Mattoxts psychology class. The students were required to carry their ten pound babies for one week, which counted as a test grade. Social studies mentor 'on the job' 16 years Teaching at 8.0. for sixteen long years is no small accomplishment. Mr. Richard Mattox, US. history and psychology teacher, has achieved just that. Mr. Mattox began his college education at I.U. in Bloomington, majoring in history, and has a minor in psychology. His teaching career started as a student teacher at 8.0., and afterwards, he stayed on at nThe Creek? Both Key Club and student council are spon- 80red by Mr. Mattox. tTve sponsored them for about two years. Due to the lack of participa- tion, though, we couldntt have Key Club last year, said Mr. Mattox. ' Mr. Mattox, the son of a Baptist minister, is a native of Indianapolis. He has traveled Southern Indiana extensively during his childhood, due to the occupation of his father. The social studies instructor lives in Charlestown with his wife, Donna, and three children: Kristin, ten; Kerri, eight; and Kimra, 81x. In his spare time, Mr. Mattox likes to read historical novels, and occasionally plays golf. When questioned about his opinion of 8.0., he stated? Silver Creek's a good typical middle-class school? BY SHERI MCMANUS