Traverse City High School - Pines Yearbook (Traverse City, MI)

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Our World Of Love William Shakespeare once said, “Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.” These lines from Twelfth Night were not just meant for two people of the opposite sex who are attracted to each other, but also for anyone who exhibits some kind of kindness. Love can be a dangerous weapon with a destination to hurt if not handled in the right way, but when done as Shakespeare says, it is the best reward man can ask for. Defined; love is a strong feeling of affection complicated because there are so many ways to love. If you’re wondering why “Our World Of Love” was chosen to be in the opening section of the yearbook, it’s because there is a better definition for the word “love” found right here at school, than there is in any dictionary. That definition is “an emotion not hard to find.” You can see love between teachers and students . . love between coaches and players . and amazingly enough, some people love certain subjects they’re taking. People even display love by hugging and kissing in the halls. Love is everywhere. You can see it come out as enthusiasm you can feel it when someone goes that extra mile to help and you can feel it in that school spirit. Some people are afraid to love. If you are one of those people, try to think about love the way Shakespeare sees it, because you may be depriving yourself of a wonderful opportunity to experience a unique human feeling. Love is too strong of a word to set limits on, so go ahead explore it. Gwen Pridemore holds her son Derek Pridemore to show one of the many ways she loves him.

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Jim Meyer plays, Do They Know It’s Christmas’, to help raise money for the Salvation Army. Our World Of Music It started in the ’30’s with the Charleston. Words were added in the ’50’s along with an up-beat rhythm to create Rock-n-Roll. A bop bop a lou bop a bop bam boom if you call those words. The ’80’s brought sharp electrifying sounds to give Rock-n-Roll a new image. From generation to generation the types of music people listen to seems to change, but no matter how different one’s taste in music is from other’s, the music they all listen to comes from the same background. Music is a constant reminder of the past. REO Speedwagon and Tina Turner were reminders of those wild times at Castle Farms. Bruce Springsteen brought back those memories of your “Home Town.” And whenever Lionel Riche sang a love song, it was a reminder of that first love. It wasn’t always the style of music that attracted people, but the lyrics. Remember driving downtown with the windows rolled down, playing “Like A Virgin” for attention? Of course, we hd our own talent right at school. Students from school formed bands, while other students sang in the choir or played an instrument in band and orchestra. For the less fortunate ones that couldn’t carry a tune and were all thumbs when it came to playing a musical instrument, ghetto blasters provided instant music that could fill a room, and sound like an expensive stereo system. Music was a large part of our entertainment during our high school years. In years to come, some of that music will remind you of the times you spent with your friends. Memories “That’s What Friends Are For.” It wasn't spinach that made Tina Burdinie grow to be so tall, it was 98 rock, a rock-n-roll good time. 12