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

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Part of Indiana’s starting five; Todd Mier, Darrel Thomas, and Steve Alford display the trophy that they won in the NCAA tournament. The Original Party Animal”, Spuds Mackenzie became the most popular attraction of TV commercials. E ntertaining the world Through the medium of television, mov- ies, and concerts, Valley students saw a large portion of entertainment. In the sports arena, Bart Conners, skip- per of Stars and Stripes, captured the America’s Cup after losing it to the Austra- lian team two years before in the best of seven series. Also in sports, many of Val- ley’s students and faculty cheered at the success of Indiana at the NCAA finals in New Orleans. Entertainment also came in the form of major events. On July 4, 1986, President Reagan officially unveiled the Statue of Liberty after its multi-million dollar refur- bishing. “The flashes of the fireworks along with the lights of the city, lit up the sky”, said Greg Stump, 88, who was in New York at the time of the unveiling. Television also provided a form of enter- tainment. One of the leading shows for the ’87 season was Moonlighting starring Bruce Willis and Cybil Sheperd as a pair of private detectives. Topping the 1987 television season, “Wheel of Fortune” became the most pop- ular game show with host Pat Sayjack and co-hostess Vanna White. Bon Jovi rocketed to the top of the music charts with their “Slippery When Wet” album. They also performed to sold- out concerts across America. Commercials also provided a portion of entertainment. One of the most popular characters that starred on the Bud Light commercials was Spuds Mackenzie “The Original Party Animal” as the ad portrays. The Statue of Liberty was completed by July 4. 1986. Valley’s Greg Stump witnessed the unveiling. The group Bon Jovi hit the top of the charts with album Slippery When Wet”. Ready For The World OJT Entertainment

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Making 1.5 million for the 1987 television season, Vanna White proved that she was the number one game show hostess in America. 0 1 Ready For The World x Entertainment

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EAOY TO On a Wednesday early in the fall, TVHS held its first activity period of the year. This first op- portunity for clubs to meet encouraged the organizations to prepare for the new school year. In 1986-87, the Chess club attended several chess tournaments. These were held in Ft. Wayne, Terre Haute, and Bre- men. During the holidays, FCA sponsored a food collection drive for the needy fam- ilies in the area. The whole student body helped them out. At the annual Greek Night award cere- mony, Drama club members wore togas in true Greek spirit. The 1988 officers were announced and dinner was served by Nancy’s Fancies of Warsaw. PARTICIPATE When spring blossomed, the French and Spanish clubs invaded Chicago’s Art Institute and Water Tower Place mall. They stopped at Merrillville on the way up for breakfast and again on the way home for more shopping at Southlake Mall. As just a sample of the busy activities schedule, these few clubs exemplified the spirit of organizations as they became ready to participate. As members of FCA. Karen Ruberg and Lisa Trump place food in the collection box. It went to the needy in this area. During a special activity of the French club, Jenny Shaffer samples some of the French cuisine. 26 Ready For The World Activities