Waverly High School - Novel Yearbook (Waverly, OH)

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Sounds of Auld Lang Syne escorted graduates from commencement. The cadenced drum beat of the pep band evoked spirit at athletic events. For a single evening, formal attire magically transformed jean clad teenagers into ladies and gentlemen who walked hand-in-hand into the gymnasium turned fairyland for Prom Night. Later, the same stage supported novice drama students who play acted their way into hearts of the audience. Moments dragged into an eternity for spectators and candidates before the brilliant stone encrusted crown touched the golden locks of the homecoming queen. Melodious sounds penetrated the airwaves while strong spicy aromas MANNING THE 35bags of confetti for the political rally are seniors Kathy Brownfield. Michelle Cooper and Brenda Bushatz. Sophomores who Utterly dumped their finely cut confetti are Brenda Reed, Lynne Roberts and Stephanie Kemper. tickled the nose for culturally oriented fair goers. Forgotten for the moment were the hours of decorating, practice and preparations. Only in the mind’s eye did the student focus on the before and after of their special moments —earned or enjoyed. IN Cheaper by the Dozen Greg PREPARATIONS tor the Spanish Robson and Rhonda Copeland Club's fund raising activities inrehearselines. volved balloon blowing. Jinny Church combined cardboard SENIOR David Daniels dons the pump and mouth-top-balloon rubber mask for political rally techniques, promotion. JUNIOR Allison Hicks and date David Ealey watch the band at Prom. They were color coordinated In light blue attire. Student Ufa 9

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SENIOR mothers planned an after Bacculaureate brunch and an after Graduation party. American Legion Post hosted the events. TO PREPARE FOR the political rally Richard Yinger mixes paint for banners. Government students worked in the cafeteria. JUNIOR Pom pon member Kelly Cisco marches in place as the band prepares to march on the field at halftime. 8 Student Life

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Dressing in style represents personal tastes, regulated uniforms or choice with guidelines. Hampered by increasing costs and declining cash, students felt the “pinch” in buying whether it be for personal use or extra curricular activities. Senior Homecoming attendants bought outfits for the parade, coronation and dance. Each listed her costs as between $250 and $330. When asked why she bought so many new outfits at such high cost, Genie Robinson responded; ! feel being a senior attendant is an honor and you should look your best. I love clothes, and I don’t think there’s anything Q neater than seeing someone “decked out in their best attire! And for me that means lots of clothes and the fun of wearing them!” Flowers for Homecoming and Prom ranged from $8 • $15 for nosegays and $2 -$3 for boutonnieres. Guys who rented a tux for the Prom paid $40 - $50. Options included shirt, hat, shoes and a cane. Cost for a long gown ranged from $30 • $100 + and were accented with shoes costing $25 - $65. If the date included eating out, the tab for two cost approximately $20. For those who chose a steak cook out thex cost averaged $8 per person. Costs for seniors mounted even higher with graduation announcements at 28c each, thank you notes costing $3.95 for 20 and cap and gown with white silk rose adding up to $10.75. Additional costs included memory books, senior keys tickets for grad night at Kings Island. Senior pictures, also an option, ranged in cost from $32 $180 . Induction into National Honor Society required $2 dues, donations of food for the high honors luncheon and extra if members desired to order a key pin. Drama club membership cost $2 plus costume. Student Council members donated goodies for bake J y sales to earn extra funds for Homecoming backdrop. Camps for various band divisions cost $65 - $115. Pom pon and field commander outfits cost over $100 Dressing in style. For some the price may be too high but for others feeling good makes up for the High Costs of Student Life. z , K rm A Drawing by Kim Hawlalt rt • • ■• J 'Jill, j? .. W W. 10 Introduction