Tippecanoe Valley High School - Saga Yearbook (Mentone, IN)

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Olympics Highlight Homecoming Above Dazzling the audience with her smile, Melinda Meredith is crowned Homecoming Queen by last year's royalty Sheila Shewman and Kevin Eaton while her court looks on. Above Right King Bret Miller and Queen Me- linda Meredith share a dance to “You Are So Beautiful . Below Left All smiles is Amey Tin- key as she leads in a race. Below Right Giving it all the gusto they have in a tug of war. arc Rick Ralston. Pam Noble. Nancy Yeiter, Rudy Glingle. and Charlie Smith. 12

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Certain events always seem to highlight our high school years. We find ourselves frequently looking back on that one special moment that broke the monotony of our day- to-day routine. Many people smile as they reflect on the Prom—that magical evening with soft lights, enchanting music, and a very special person. Others vividly recall homecoming and the Olympics, which will, in the future, become an annual event at the Val- ley. Of course, the crowning of the King and Queen was also an impor- tant activity. Some remember displaying their talents in the many dramatic pro- ductions presented throughout the year, or participating in the “Viking Variety Show.” For seniors. Graduation was prob- ably the Year’s most memorable oc- casion. Diplomas were received with mixed feelings—feelings of the pain of saying good-bye to many friends and unfulfilled dreams—feel- ings of anticipation about the fu- ture—and feelings of achievement for attaining today's goal. We all treasure something—a time, a day, a moment—that was special, and highlighted all of our tomorrows. 11

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The first Viking Olympic games highlighted this year’s Homecoming activities. Nearly 150 students par- ticipated in the five events, which included an exciting bat-race and a knee-raising tricycle race. The “Im- perial Storm Troopers” were the over-all winners, as Senior teams dominated the Thursday afternoon games. Friday evening following a con- vincing 42-8 victory over Caston, Valley fans came in out of the rain to watch Melinda Meredith and Bret Miller become 1977’s Homecoming Royalty. At midnight, the music stopped, the dance ended, and the Home- coming festivities came to a close for another year. Above “Giddy-up,” seems to be Mindy Deal’s command to Tom Dunnuck in the Water Buf- falo race. Below Left Team members of “Smokies Bandits” look like they're going bear hunting” as they prepare for the sack race. Below Right Sherri Miller is in a spin af- ter her leg of the bat race, while George Welch appears amused at the sight. 13