Winchester Community High School - Golden Era Yearbook (Winchester, IN)

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iiiqiie and Jnglily prize d The halls of W.C. were suddenly overtaken by alligators and IZOD T-shirts. These sweaters, jackets, belts, and yes, even socks were the rulers of the wardrobe or the para-phenelia of the Preppie” look. Members of the male gender found corduroy blazers, crewneck sweaters, oxford cloth shirts, and even socks and ties pleasing to their taste. Falcon felines found satisfaction in wool skirts with knee socks, flat shoes, and ribbon ties. “Save an alligator — Eat a Prep-pie is a familiar quote which might have been uttered by a non-preppie. Many students opposed the preppies this year. Some girls instead wore their V-neck sweaters and T's backwards and “hit the dusty trail” with cowboy boots. Another favorite was knickers as well as the button-down-the-back shirts. And still another contagion infected the students of W.C. These sufferers were possessed with a sudden urge to wear strange glasses, peculiar clothes, and top themselves with dents tuned into such groups as the Go Go’s, Plasmatics, and Joan Jet the Blackhearts. Journey, Foreigner, and REO Speedwagon, however, remained the favorites of the more down to earth bunch as did Tom Sel-lick of MAGNUM P.l. Many new mind boggling games caught the Falcons' attention. The “rubiks cube became an obsession. Some students practiced so much that they could solve the mystery of the rubiks cube in a matter of seconds. Along with this obsession came the “Pac-Man fever. Many students, including our own principal Mr. Fox and the vice-principal Mr. Gibson found this video game habitforming but fun! In fact the faculty gave them a hand-held Pac-Man as a Christmas gift. There was undoubtedly something for everyone at W.C. this year. The differences in tastes and personalities combined to show that Falcons are unique and a very good symbol of that which is highly prized. bizarre hairstyles. Yes this was the “punk rock epidemic. Not only did the fashion scene distinguish the differences in students, but the music trend did as well. Along with the punk rock fashion fever came the punk music surge. Stu- ABOVE. GREATER GATOR.” Alligators invaded the halls of W.C. in the form of IZOD. TOP. BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER. This is our Punk rock line-up with Margy Curry. Naomi Spade, Melissa Locke, Debra Neudecker. Kevin Mock, Lisa Sipe, Amy Welch, and Cindy Pierce. LEFT. GO WEST! After URBAN COWBOY the look was western outfits complete with boots. W.C. was no exception. Yes. the Falcons brought back the West to the “Midwest. MIDDLE. GOING IN STYLE. Senior Kathy Crowell models the total preppie look. 8

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We Can’t Be Beaten K ride s fruc iUe Gold is perfectly symbolic of W.C. The Falcons have proven time and time again that they are extremely durable and virtually indestructible. They can withstand any given obstacles including the frequent schedule changes which resulted from the errors of our new system of scheduling — the Computers! Injury took its toll on many students this year. At one time we had as many as four on crutches while others had arms in slings, and braces on their ankles. Even though these people were put out of commission for awhile and were faced with a pesty nuisance, not to mention the treacherous uphill climb at the ramps, they managed to get by with a little help of some friendly Golden Falcons. Hard work on the practice field was another characteristic of the Falcons. All organizations, teams, and students never hesitated to give 100% in every instance. Many times the dedication, hard work and endurance seen only behind the scenes at rather unglamorous practices went unnoticed by us. But Falcons kept plugging away in hopes that others would recognize our efforts when the crucial time came. We never ceased supporting all of our Falcons in their efforts in spite of some second-place” seasons. After a few alterations, pep sessions were full and for the most part enthusiastic. At events groups of students were highly visible and often loudly vocal for their Falcons. No matter the odds or end results, Falcon supporters continued forth hoping to thrust their favorite forth to Victory. Sometimes we're beaten and bruised, and we may not always 'win,' but with our GOLD behind us we can never lose, quoted one girl. ABOVE. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. For those who were not on the varsity team. Intramurals provided a way for these boys to still participate. Nine teams vied for the championship each Monday night. 7

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TOP. RUBIKS CUBE by Jackie Beam. LEFT. PUNK OR PREP? Rick Riley was a sign of the times with his '‘punk hairstyles, blazer, faded levi's and dress shoes. ABOVE. LOST FOUND. Students go through many changes. Could Jason Bisel and Shane Lewallen be comtemplating joining the RAMONES or are they just having fun. 9