St Ignatius High School - Ignatian Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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Post-gam activities include relaxing and enjoying the party atmosphere lor senior Andy Saluan and Anne Marie Vitale. Seniors relax around the tailgate of Bill Homing's Blazer in the Flats. Automobiles provided the music and the seats at Settler's. Deep in the heart of Cleveland, surrounded by the sounds of rapid transits and tug boats, seniors start the weekend with a bash in the Flats. Parties 11

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The Week’s End: Time To Unwind Gathered in the basement, inhaling the cool, bittersweet scent, they laughed and carried on carelessly. The beat of “Sympathy for the Devil roared over the conversations of the game just played, the flirting of friends, and the feats of skill and daring. They happily came and went up and down the stairs, searching for potato chips, the drinks, their girl. Spinning the radio dial, bumming cigarettes, and shaking hands, east, west and south siders joyously drowned out the idea of school. While simply enjoying each other's company, they found a new sense of friendship in the euphoria of the party. Some spent the time alone with their girlfriends. Others simply preferred to enjoy their company in the larger group. Students celebrated parties throughout the year, after football and basketball games, at Settler’s Landing, and at the end of the year — after graduation. Large or small, refined or rowdy, parties were most often a good time. I.K.P.A. President Jim Skolly entertains a gathering at Settler's Landing by telling a short tale set to the Beverly Hillbillies' tune. 1 0 Parti

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Junior Chris Erceg watches the (light of the ball as he proceeds down the fairway at Shaker Country Club. Students who wanted to earn money outdoors routinely turned to the golf course as caddies. The summer of 1980 offered numerous possibilities for students to enjoy their break from school. Even though most students worked much of the time, either caddying, landscaping, or engaging in other limitless employment opportunities, they still found time for fun. One of the favorite past times was the weekly Party-in-the-Park on Fridays. It was not unusual to see many students enjoying themselves at Public Square, Chester Commons, or another of the many Party-in-the-Park locations. Blossom Music Center is always a main attraction over the summer. This year Blossom provided rock-n-roll fans with a diversified schedule, ranging from pop-rock artist James Taylor, to a harder rock, The Michael Stanley Band. Students sprawled out over the hill with food, drink, and girlfriend, rocking to the music. Although some concerts were cancelled because of a two-week strike, many top performers did appear, including Jackson Browne and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Students also attended Indians' games, played ball themselves, and took vacations from the grime of Cleveland. The summer was a time for hard work. But it was also a time for fun and entertainment. Students enjoyed every last minute of it. 1 2 Summer