Vestaburg High School - Wolverine Yearbook (Vestaburg, MI)

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®flfl Qndff® Assemblies: An endangered species If I talk to my friends I might get thrown out!}} Darrell Cojocar by Brian Camp Assemblies, formerly known as good ways to get out of sixth hour class and go to the gym to have a good time with your friends, became what first year principal Mike Steinkraus called Public Meetings . These public meetings consisted of three types and particular be- havior was expected at each. First there were for- mal assemblies, where you were to sit with ex- treme quietness and pay attention almost in a ro- botic manner. If one did not behave, he was quickly and embarrass- ingly removed from the bleachers and tak- en out of the gym, not knowing the hor- rors that awaited him. Fortunately for the trouble makers, there were only two for- mal assemblies this year. The first was the traditional opening day assembly. Here the students displayed a different behavior than the years before, the reason being the arrival of the new principal. During the assembly, you could almost hear a pin drop. That is, if anyone dared to drop one, as the students sat patiently and listened to what the newcomer had to say. Another formal assembly was the atten- dance policy assembly. This was geared to I make the students understand the new policy and to point out the changes in it for next year. The second type of assemblies were spe- cial assemblies. They were at Christmas and homecoming and were put on by the student councils. Dur- ing the homecoming as- sembly, students watched the activities put on by the queen candidates. The atmo- sphere was much differ- ent at the Christmas as- sembly where students showed anxiousness to go home for a two-week vacation. While the assembly went on in- side, an ice storm raged outside, causing hazardous driving and the cancellation of the evening's basketball game. The third kind of assembly enjoyed by students was the pep assembly. Since the number was reduced from those of pre- vious years, students looked forward to them more than ever. Some, especially the cheerleaders, wanted more assemblies. I think there should be more, said var- sity basketball cheerleader Alysia Galli- hugh, but that decision is up to Mr. Ste- vens. We should respect it because he only does it for the team I can't drive 55 was the theme for Cabbage Patcher Diva Gilley alias Penny Sharp, during the Christ- mas Party skit put on by the speech class at the Christmas assembly. Pick me! Pick me! Answering questions regarding communistic rules, Mr. Steinkraus attempts to explain the fairness in his new attendance policy. Come on down. In their only pep assembly Coach Lesky introduces the girls' varsity basketball team before their district game against Fowler. Assemblies 15

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It's my turn to talk. Practicing their debut as Christmas assembly MC's, student council mem- bers Ginger Marshall and Bonnie Shattuck display their art of grace under pressure. V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! The sophomores show off their spirit and loud voices with a group cheer in the yelling contest. Ike King gives it his all with a hearty roar. 14 Assemblies

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Everybody Goes Footloose. With ankle length pants still in style, it was easy for Kristi Breidinger, Penny Sharp and Alysia Gallihugh to show off the latest styles in footwear. Got the wind in my hair. Taking a break from her hectic schedule, Tammy Carter rests her tired feet because even the most comfortable shoes are no match for the VHS halls.