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

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Creating a computer comedy Many hours of preparation and work went into making “When the Chips are Down a success. pany for stealing his ideas many years before. Jennifer (Tami Corado) wanted re- venge on a teacher for giving her friend sixteen hours of detention. Both learned that revenge didn’t pay when their schemes intertwined. A.J. (Brent Frazier) was in charge of planning Jenni- fer's revenge. He devised a scheme for them to break into the school computer and change the teacher’s file. They enlisted the help of Albert (Chris Benskin), as well as three others, and were ready for the plan. Upon finishing their task, they discovered Jaggert’s plan to blow up the entire line of computers, which couldn’t be allowed to take place. The kids were once more forced to break into the school. This time to stop Jaggert. Again they were dis- covered, but being grounded was the least of their wor- ries. Jaggert had learned their attempt to stop him and had waited for them. He tied the kids together and left them in a room filled with the soon-to-be nonexis- tant computers. A.J., Jenni- fer, and the others all used their heads, especially Punker (Inga Beard) who was able to set off the alarm with her head. The firemen came just in time to untie the kids, allowing Albert to stop the destruction. Everyone who was in- volved in the production felt a sense of relief when the curtains closed on Saturday. Walda Louden commented, ‘‘It was the longest six weeks of my life.” However, James Gambill said, “I was worried when I found out that only the choir was going to be in the musical, but I thought we did a really good job. Misty Wright As the house lights dimmed over the audience, the cast of the spring musi- cal hurried to their places. The chaos was quickly orga- nized into neat rows of stu- dents as the curtains began to open. The stage was transformed into a high-tech world, the setting of ‘‘When the Chips Are Down”. The musical centered on one intention ... revenge. Professor Jaggert (Philip Harrison) wanted revenge on the ICM computer com- SHflRON (Stephanie McCord) and Randy (lames Gambill), as well as A.J. and Jennifer, learned the dangers of revenge. After tying the kids together, Professor Jaggert (Philip Harri- son) explains his plans to the captive audience. PANCAKE make-up had to be worn by all actors and actresses while on stage. Brent Frazier strives to get just the right look for his role. MUSICAL 25

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FIREMEN came to the rescue just in time to save the kids and the computers. Fire chief Bob Miller listens to A.J. and Jennifer’s explaination while his men free Randy and Sharon from their ropes. 24 MUSICAL CONVINCING Albert (Chris Benskin) to help in the plan required the use of blackmail. AJ. (Brent Frazier) and Jennifer (Tami Corado) threaten to tell how Albert entered the school’s computer system if he doesn’t help.

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In the news Child trapped for 58 hours How can an abandoned well only eight inches wide devour a 21l 2 pound little girl? Eighteen-month-old Jessica McClure was playing at her Aunt Jamie Moore's home daycare center in Mid- land, Texas with four other children. Somehow she slipped into an abandoned well shaft that had been cov- ered with a heavy rock, but how she fell in will never be known. No one could tell how far down she was or even if she was still alive. Sensitive equipment was used to pick up sounds of the little girl and oxygen was sent down to her. They didn’t send food down to her for fear she might choke. ||| • 57% 42% Dukakis Bush 59 43 We interrupt this broad- cast to bring you the follow- ing update on ‘Campaign 88’. For many these words brought on at least one half- hour of boredom. It seemed that like in most election years, the country revolved around slogans and scandal. Newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and television specials all kept the voter in- formed of any new develop- ments in the campaign. From Jesse Jackson winning the primaries in one state to It was finally known that she was in an upright posi- tion with her right foot up by her forehead twenty-nine feet below ground. After 58 hours, they finally were able to get to her through anoth- er tunnel dug nearby. The circulation was cut off to her foot and they thought it would have to be amputat- ed. Luckily, she only had to have her little toe removed and skin grafts done to her forehead where her foot rubbed against it. Jessica captured the hearts of millions across America who kept tuned in to radios, televisions, and newspapers to find out what was happening to ‘‘Baby Jessica.” a debate between George Bush and Michael Dukakis, the publicity seemed never ending. But even though there was an overload of in- formation, the various me- dia kept the public informed of the actions and views of the presidential candidates. The presidential office was not the only one to be filled however. State and local po- sitions were also voted on in ’88. The offices ranged from sheriff to senator. Each was to be given proper consider- ation by voters. Although few students had the right to vote, when the Indiana primary was held on May 3, those that could ex- ercised their constitutional rights as legal adults. While some offices were officially filled, the major one was yet to be decided. It was time to wait until November of ’88 to elect a president. Twins win Series The Minnesota Twins had the best home record, and the worst away record in the American League. On the other hand, the St. Louis Cardinals have a past histo- ry of taking the World Series to the final showdown, game 7. Minnesota had a definite plus at home with the loud- ness of the Hubert H. Hum- phrey Metrodome, and the enthusiasm produced by the ‘‘Homer Hanky. They call their dome the “Homer- dome”, mainly because it is one of the easiest places to hit a round-tripper. St. Louis had a very enthu- siastic crowd also. In Busch Stadium, it was a sea of red in games 3, 4, and 5. Games 1 and 2 went to the Twins at home 10-1, and 8-2. Games 3, 4, and 5 went to the Cardinals at home 3- 1, 7-2, and 4-2. Then back to Minnesota where the Twins put the icing on the cake 11- 5, and 4-2 in game 7. The Series MVP went to pitcher Frank Viola for his outstanding performances in games 1 and 7. At the beginning of the season, the Minnesota Twins were 125 to 1 odds to win the World Series. Second Baseman Steve Lambro- dozzi said this of his Cinder- ella” Twins, “We are no long- er the Twinkies. We’re the World Champion Minnesota Twins.” Michael Jackson makes comeback Jackson makes first live appearance in 4 years on the Grammy Awards “BAD” was the comeback album for Michael Jackson. The album was released on August 31, 1987. The album included the hit singles, “BAD, “Man in the Mirror” and “I Just Can’t Stop Lov- ing You. On September 12, 1987 Michael set his year long tour in Tokyo, then he moved on to the U.S. Michael made his first live appearance in four years on the grammy awards in March raising one's social conscience. The “Man in the Mirror” video dealt with everyday problems of world poverty, government apathy and tragedies; enouogh for any- one to want to “make that change.” Julie Delph