Southwestern High School - Spectrum Yearbook (Flint, MI)

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Although Seniors Mike Molpus, Bill Fawluck. and Ron Weissend gave it all they had, the Freshman Team taught them humility. As Coach James Jackson announced them, the football team entered a screaming gym. They understood what the crowd wanted and gave them the first City Series win in four years. Friday, November 1, Seniors Mark Bradfield and Tom Lewis painted their faces blue and white to show their school spirit and colors.

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Pep Assembly Scores Posters of Blue and White wallpapered the gymnasium with victory phrases splashed over them. Anxious students filed in through the doors, searching the bleachers for familiar faces. Slowly Mr. John Clothier quieted the student body long enough to give the run down of the events that were about to take place before the final football game. After being introduced, the head football roach Mr. James Jackson invited the students to cheer their loudest as he introduced the varsity men. Seniors led the way and it was apparent that the Sopho- more’s screams were not far behind. While the Tug-0 War partici- pants were getting prepared, the varsity cheerleaders fired up the fans with the tradition- al Go-Fight chant. Senior Sta- cey Little announced the rules for this contest and had the teams prepare for their battles. After the first two rounds the only teams stand- ing were the Seniors and Freshmen. Tension was build- ing, and with the final chal- lenge underway neither side was giving up an inch. After a gruelling two minutes, the Freshman pulled the white flag over the line and won the event. Freshman team captain Kenyata Payne screamed, “The class of 89 rules.” While the students settled down. Senior Kim Lajewski announced the next event, the ice cream eating contest. Ner- vous Seniors Tim Burgess and Denise Ware took their seats in the front of the gym. Next to them, Juniors Anne Viz- anko and James Kodat took their seats with confidence. The Sophomores cheered Jen- ny Dresser and her team mate Mike Rensburger as they took their places at the table. Final- ly Freshman Keith Dixson and Michele Hill made their way to the end of the table where their bowl of ice cream awaited them. Senior Drum Major, Kevin Willey, leads the band in The Horse” to get them reved up and ready to cheer. Pep Assembly Anxiously the couples listened to the instructions, put on colorful T-shirts and went over their last minute eating stratagies. The contestants were told to take their marks (spoons up), get set... WAIT! The announcer forgot to tell the couples about having to be blindfolded. With the assis- tance of Senior Beckey Wil- liams and Junior Peoria Thomas each participant was blindfolded and the contest began. With Vanilla and Choc- olate flying everywhere, the students piled out of the blea- chers onto the gym floor and surrounded their participat- ing classmates, cheering them on. After a minute the winners were announced ... the Senior class had finished first, with the Juniors dripping close behind. Ware said “You never told us about the blindfolds!” while her team mate Burgess said, “I feel sick.” Principal Mr. Ken Wilson felt that the Pep Assembly was without a doubt, “the best I'd ever seen”. While other staff members claimed, “It was the most exceptional in almost 15 years!” The purpose of the assembly was not forgotten because Atwood Stadium was filled that Friday night with sup- portive fans who were thrilled with a spectacular come from behind victory over Flint Northwestern. Kim Lajewski

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It’s All For SPIRIT The week was full of spirit. Not any spirit, but high school spirit. Spirit of this sort can only be found in the South- western Colt Zone. The spirit possessed many of the student body and re- mained active for one week. It often made students, and some of the staff act very strangely. The students’ dress ranged from the most bizzare to formal. Monday started off like any other day. Most of the stu- dents who could not resist the spirit were dressed up in their best clothes. Junior Tina Chapman commented, “I like spirit week and I think it brings out the best in the school, especially dress-up day.” Students walking down the halls Tuesday may have thought they were back in time as they caught glimpses of people dressed in togas. But no, wait, could it be Animal House revisited? Maybe John Belushi came back to make a high school version. Well, if not, it must have been Toga Day at Southwestern High. Revenge of the Nerds came to Southwestern Wednesday, as many of the so called “Closet Nerds” came out and revealed themselves to the rest of the student body. Among these were Mr. Roy Eiker, Mr. Don Dickinson, Seniors Jay Clothier, Mark Bradfield, Tina Turner, and Junior Cindy Kromer. Thursday may have been the most fun, as far as dressing-up was concerned. Students saw a variety of characters includ- ing army men, warewolves, ghouls, and assorted sports figures. Senior Scott Polkin- ghorne said, “Most of the students who dressed up for today are going out tonight. As for me, I’ll probably stay home and pass out candy.” Students who were asked which day they enjoyed most, answered, Friday! Wearing favorite combinations of blue and white and letting off steam at the pep assembly was a fitting end to a successful week. Spirit week as a whole is good for student morale. It brings the school together and shows people how alike they are. Junior Mike Wilson said, “I’ve been going to Southwestern for three years and this was the best spirit week yet. I hope it will be even better next year.” James Kodat