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

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Relationships built on trust A special person to share special times What is a relationship without trust? Not much! Trust was the key word in any working relationship. Whether it was your special someone, your best friend, or the people you hung around with on Saturday nights, trust was the back- bone of it all. The personal relationships were the major aspects of everyday life. Within every relationship there were good and bad times. Fights, be- trayal, and jealousy could destroy the bond between people. Arguments were an everyday occurence for some. But all in all a true friendship could withstand anything. Trusting others wasn’t al- ways easy, but having a friend to talk to make the rough times smoother. Peer relationships usually took precedence over family relationships. Freshman Angie Ellis said, A best friend is someone to do things with and someone who will trust your secrets.” Comfort, Sharing and sim- ply being together has a bonding effect on relation- ships. Nancy Meadors said, “In time of need a special friend is always there,” Julie Delph 22 RELATIONSHIPS PERSONAL friendships were not limited to male- female relationships. Jack Coonce and Frankie Mediate take time to look at a yearbook.

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In the swing of things Dances provide times to come together for good music and fun. Excitement was in the halls when a dance was ap- proaching. The closer it got, the more frenzied the atmo- sphere. Buying dresses, making reservations, order- ing flowers, and simply an- ticipating time to spend to- gether. Dates weren’t required at the semi-formal dances, but there weren't many in attendance without a date. With semi-formal attire be- ing worn, it was an opportu- nity for a night on the town. The dances were spon- sored by various student or- ganizations, student council sponsored the Christmas Dance, and the newspaper staff sponsored the Sweet- heart Dance. When a semi-formal dance was coming up it was well known and a much waited for event. Additional dances, after ball games or on a free weekend night were held throughout the year. These were also sponsored by vari- ous student organizations. Mika Craig stated, “It’s a change from just going to the movie or something.” Mr. Russell, in conjunction with student approval, is- sued a new policy. This poli- cy was stated so that all stu- dents would be in attendance within thirty minutes of the start of a dance. This was for the af- ter-game dances. It protect- ed the student body by di- minishing problems, it also providied opportunities for more dances in the future. Julie Delph THE senior Christmas Dance court is from left to right: Dieter Kaufman, Mary Beardsley, Crystal Callese, Shawn Wilson; (King), Beth Sanquenetti, and Marc Ugo. CHRISTMAS is always a time of good food. The Christmas Dance is no exception. Jack McMullen and Amanda Rigsby help themselves to the snacks. DANCES 21

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SHARING special moments together is a part of any growing relationship. The Christmas dance gave Mary Beardsley and Dieter Kaufman an opportunity to be together. LIFE'S daily pressures sometimes overwhelmed NOT only do couples help each other in emo- a person. After play rehearsal Megan Barnes tional needs, but also in academic problems, comforts Amy Wright. Michele Williams aids Chris Fossi with his assignments. RELATIONSHIPS 23