Whitko High School - Spectrum Yearbook (Pierceton, IN)

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Which direction should I go? Junior Jared Watson struts his stuff at the 900S T-road. (4HOSUOd ‘OLOHd) Table of Contents : . 4 ... Seniors—‘“‘Takin’ the Checkered see Flag” PHOTER ONSHE) 16 ... Sports—“‘The Thrill of Victory” | 42 ... Academics—“‘Settin’ the Pace” 60 ... Clubs—“Pit Stop” 78 ... Student Life—‘‘The Race is On” 80 ... Juniors 86 ... Sophomores 392)... Preshinen = 98... Faculty hs 102... Mini-Mag—“Life in the Fast E Lane”’ 140 ... Index—““The Last Lap’

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Lying on his 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix, Junior David Naylor poses for his “Car of the Month” picture—a Wildcat World column honoring truly awesome cars. - Pre-Race Commentary by Mario Andretti ondering what a race car has to do with high school? Well, if you are, the answer is: many things. If taken literally, a race can be associated with athlet- ics: the race for the state title in football or bask- etball, the actual run- ning race of track, or the race for numerous athletic titles and re- “Slippery when wet!” This phrase was not only the title of a major Bon-Jovi album but was also one of the many signs one must learn to pass drivers ed. Another hot car! Junior Chet Goodman poses with his Pontiac Trans Am for yet another “Car of the Month” picture. cords. If associated with academics, the race could be for the top places in the class or the highest academic hon- ors available. So, whether you “live life in the fast lane” or travel your life “mile by country mile,” I think you'll enjoy your 4-year “ride on the wild side” of W.H.S. (AHOSUOd ‘OLOHd) (GHOSUOd :O.LOHd)

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Seniors Taking the checkered flag by Mario Andretti eing a senior means many things. It means spending lots of money on pictures, caps and gowns, and the sen- ior trip. It means having senioritis and looking forward to graduation, but, most of all, being a senior means reflecting over the last four years and realizing many new things. As a senior, one re- Above—“Get Serious!” Senior Mickey Eaton flashes a half-believing smile at a friend while on a field trip. Right— Detention?! Chad?! Yes, it’s true. Foul-mouthed Senior Chad Tranter is caught serving detention for a handbook violation. Center— Working diligently?! Senior Janie Thompson enjoys a few restful moments in 2nd hour honors study hall. Far Right—“Jared, don’t you dare take that picture!”’ Threatens Senior Amy Auker while at a school assembly. (@HOSUOd :OLOHd) calls many memories from previous years; such as the jar test in Bio I, the Dunes trip in Bio II, winning the float contest for three years, and the state football championship in ’86. In addition, one also en- counters many strange, new feelings; such as the elation of personal free- dom from being an adult, but the fear of the future and the new questions and decisions one must face. Regardless of what one makes of it, how- ever, one’s senior year is a year of decisions and joy, a year of hope and uncertainty and, most of all, a year of dreams, friends, and goodbyes. CHAD TRANTER STARRING IN: (PHOTO: PORSCHE)