South Vermillion High School - Old Gold and Black Yearbook (Clinton, IN)

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Often times they weren't noticed. They came game after game. Activity after activity. Year after year. They were always there for the good times and bad. They were our main supporters. They're our parents. Without the backing of these special people, the accomplishments obtained would not have been important. To strive for the best would have seemed pointless. We needed them for their optimistic views in times of downfall. And for their cheers of joy following victories. These pages were designed as a “thank you to every parent and grandparent that set foot in the doors of S.V.H.S. to back the Wildcats at whatever we attempted. Concerts, play, athletic events, honors, and open houses. You were there and we were grateful. Mike Farrington (in the dress!) and Frances Gilman perform during a parents' skit for the student body. Senior night is a special time for many fam- ilies.

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Parents Dan Davis helps out during his spare time at his son's swim meet. A typical scene — concerned parents in the stands at athletic events. Football games are fun for everyone as shown by these enthusiastic parents. A-Jgu. 4

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I 1984 Football Team: (Back) Coach John Russell. Coach Sta- teler. Coach Reeve, Pete Lou- den, Jeff McCauley, Brett Gil- man, Rocky Scott, Mark Love- land, Tim Spendal, Doug Ferrari, Mark Carey, Pat Rayl, Rudy Solo- mon, Jackie Barnard, Coach Solomon and Coach Condon. (Middle): Vince Carlavatto, Curt Haase, Kenny Jackson, Tony Gi- vens, Mike Kelly, Nick Virotsko, Joey Gilbert, Chris Farrington, Brian Gilman, Todd Persinger, Dee Overpeck, Tom Whitaker, Allen Thomas, Bart Hamke, Shawn Long, John Spurr, Bob Hoggatt, David Gardner and Mike Taylor. (Front): Kelly Gil- man, Jackie James, Debbie Jones, Deeanne Dick, Annie Hawkins, Jill Luce, Angie Amer- man, and Ami Amerman. Junior Ben Hill prepares to run the ball. Football is the game of hard hits, guts and end- less things to remember. So we didn't win'em all. But we played the game, and the game's the thing. The Wildcats offense was dependent upon the hard running of junior Ben Hill and sophomore Tom Whitaker. The offensive line had enough mobility to enable the Cats to have a very strong inside running game. It was when trying to pass that the Wildcats really suf- fered. Traditionally, the Wildcat defense was rugged, and for weeks after a game, opposing players felt the aches and pains of the Wildcat contest. Line- backers Doug Farrari and Pat Rayl were defensive leaders in the 84 season, and Pat lead all players with 101 tackles. Award winners are as fol- lows: Brett Gilman — MVP, All Conference, and All Cluster; Pat Rayl — Best Defensive Back; Rudy Solomon — Most Im- proved Player; Tom Whi- taker — Best Offensive Back; Dee Overpeck — All Conference and All Cluster; Tom Whitaker also received an All Clus- ter Award. The Cats threw a scare into some teams and let them know that they were not giving anything away. They'll be back next year and the name of the game will be foot- ball.