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

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Kelly Zimpleman smiles as she leaps over her teammate and moves into the lead. Who is dizzier after the bat race. Jimmie Jones or his judge. Jim Yunker? (Jane Kruger) 7

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The Thrill of Winning The day had come for the annual Viking Homecoming Olympics. The Olympics are held every year to help get the spirit of homecoming into each and every person at the Valley. Teams are made up of four girls and four guys of the same class, and they compete against the other classes. Twelve teams participated in last years Olympics. The students who aren’t on teams sit in the bleachers and cheer on the partici- pants. Events included the bat race, wa- ter buffalo, tug of war, leap frog, and many others. It was a lot of hard work, and sore muscles, but worth it because everyone had a great time. The winning team last year was the Lone Seniors, consisting of: Car- leen Clampitt. Paula Shireman, Doug Dickerhoff, Brent Hoffman, Jill Fites, Lori Tilden. Scott Woods, Shaun Mill- er. The day was a huge success as usual, and all did a great job and had a lot of fun. Coach Smith explains the rules of the Olympics to the teams, while staff mem- bers act like they know it all. Angie Keirn shows her form in leap frog, while Mike Smith follows, hoping he can do as well. Ray Fenix. Felicia Harrell, Todd Utter, Steph Nelson. Craig Kantner. Tracy Baber. Beth Tinkey. and Brian Anglin take time out during the Olympics for a rest and a few laughs. 6 (Jane Kruger)

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A Night of Fun Excitement filled the hearts of the cold spectators as homecoming night was upon us. The first half of the game was very exciting, and ev- ery one cheered until they were nearly hoarse. When half time rolled around, the class and club banners were dis- played. When they had gone around the field, the King and Queen Court appeared. Freshman representa- tives were Dawn Trippiedi and Steve Lester. Representing the sopho- mores were Sonya Unzicker and Chan Tucker, Junior representatives were Karen Baker and Don Flenar. The senior class had three couples running for king and queen: Sara Ba- ker and Jeff Sheetz, Lori Tilden and Keith Haney, and Karen Wright and Jerry Meadows. Karen Wright and Keith Haney were chosen as the 1981 Home- coming King and Queen. Winning the banner contest was the senior class with the motto, Chute Em Vikes”, and the Art Club with Charlie's Web. All the clubs and classes did a great job on their banners and each de- served to win. Tana Tinkey plays a solo as the drums accom- pany her. After half time everyone settled back in his seat to watch the remainder of the game. The Vikings had another vic- tory, beating Southwood 13-0. As each fan left the game to go either home, or out with friends, he could tell by the homecoming score that it was going to be a fantastic season for the Viking football team. Lori Tilden and Keith Haney, two of the candi- dates for Homecoming King and Queen. Karen Wright and Jerry Meadows smile as they walk through the gate, both hoping to become the new king and queen. The 1981 Homecoming King and Queen: Karen Wright and Keith Haney. 8 (Jane Kruger)