Washington High School - Memory Lane Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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BECOMING AWARE Times were changing, and Washington students felt this in many ways. Reaganism had begun to be felt throughout the country. Social Security and federal grants were cut while military spending was up. John Hinckley attempted to assasinate President Reagan and the Dodgers having been successful in four previous contests, beat the Yankees to win the World Series. Washington, however, was affected most by Dr. Scammen and his integration plan. North Liberty High School was closed, forcing students to attend either John Glenn or Washington. We were made to realize that government decisions did effect our lives. As young adults, we were brought into closer contact with the world knowing that soon we would be taking an active part in it. Friends and classmates helped us gain knowledge about relating to others and even more important about getting to know ourselves. But whether Black, White, Hispanic or North Liberty Shamrock, we were all Panthers and we were all BECOMING AWARE IN ' 82!!! IN ' 82!S Ass ' t Principal: Mr. James Truex Opening, 3

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CONTENTS Student Life b Spring Activities 17 Seniors 32 Activities 67 Academics 86 Sports 114 Advertising 138 Index Closing 155 : i

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IN MEM OR I UM Mr. Leonard Kapsa The WHS class of 1982 dedi- cates this volume of Memory Lane in remembrance of Mr. Kapsa who was our original class sponsor. Mr. Leonard Kapsa passed away last June after losing a long fought battle with cancer. He was a man thought of dearly by his family, friends, and those who came to know him at WHS Mr. Kapsa began teaching in 1955 at Pierre Navarre grade school. He remained there until the fall of 1957 when he started teaching at Washington where he spent the next 25 years of his life. In that time he contributed greatly. Mr. Kapsa was a football coach for many years and assisted with the wrestling team. Mr. Klaybor and Mr. Kapsa also ran the clock for the Washington and the Central basketball games. This was the start of a friendship that would last until Mr. Kapsa ' s death. The Washington greenhouse prospered under Mr. Kapsa ' s care. He grew a Jade tree to quite a large size which is very rare. He also nursed a banana tree until It actually bore fruit. Mr. Kapsa was a devoted family man. He was thought of as a father figure by his colleagues because of his readiness to give advice or to lend a helping hand. To the memory of this man who gave of himself to others and who cared so very much for their welfare we would like to say thank you and you will be missed. 4 Dedlcatlon