Woodlan Senior High School - Arrow Yearbook (Woodburn, IN)

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After being crowned morp king and queen, fre shman Scott Yoder and junior Joni Smith display their approval of such an honor. It was Friday the 13th, and the Morp had returned to Woodlan. The Student Council sponsored the second success- ful backwards prom. The girls picked their dates up and took them to an ele- gant meal at McDonalds. They then proceeded to the gym to dance the night away. Students found the gym filled with twigs, streamers, stuffed bodies, and a canoe. At 10:00 the king and queen and their courts were announced. The second runner-ups were junior Ron Hoeppner and sophomore Becky Cook. Juniors Ron Hormann and Amy Saalfrank were first runner-ups. The king and queen for this years morp were freshman Scott Yoder and junior Joni Smith. Girls make the moves for Morp Freshmen Ray Mendenhall and Dru Delagrange take a break from dancing to get their picture taken. Trying out their latest moves, seniors Scott Hoeppner and Steve Strasser show what good dancers they really are. morp 19

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Let ' s play the dating game Complications of the first date syn- drome occur as soon as the date ar- rives to pick up the girl. The boy ' s nerves are taut as he confronts the girl ' s parents for the first time, and there ' s always the possibility of disap- proval from the parents. As they drive through town, the ten- sion increases as the lack of conversa- tion hangs heavily in the air. Trying to improve the silence, the girl at- tempts to brighten up the conversation with a comment about the weather, stumbling over the words and sticking her foot in her mouth. The boy, also feeling uncomfortable, asks if she would like to see the latest movie. By the time the movie starts, awkward feelings once again arise as each of them wonders what the other is thinking. Should we move closer? Or hold hands? How should I put my arm around her? Should I unconspicuously stretch or be brave and commit the act? These and other thoughts often flow through their minds. After the movie, the first-daters feel a little more at ease with each other on the way home; they are now able to talk like old friends. When they arrive at the girl ' s driveway, she invites him into the house, and he accepts. When a favorite t.v. show, Saturday Night Live is over, the boy has to leave. The big question arrives, Will I get that goodnight kiss? Suddenly the boy reaches over and shyly kisses his date, slams the door, and runs to his car. The girl stunned with amazement, has had the best time of her life. Senior Cammie Riebersal shows that senior Duane Kees Isn ' t a bad guy after all. At the homecoming dance, senior Chns PlotI and junior Mitzi Martin share a special moment of true romance underneath the passion pit. Between classes many couples are seen spending a few moments together. Seniors Todd Fisher and Holly HIrsch make their regular route through the halls. 18 datlng

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Couples shared the night together at the Guesthouse on a rainy Saturday. May 19. After an enjoyable chicken, ham and roast beef buffet, junior Mark Smith announced the annual senior awards. Teri Geise and Todd Gerbers captured most conceited ; class clowns, Michelle Fisher and Billy King; most likely to be remembered, Trudy Cretsinger and Steve Goeglein; flits, Julie Lomont and Tony Persyn, and best legs, Sheryl Sadlon and Curt Hermann. While Fritz took pictures, the band Trade Wind played squaredancing music, the lights were turned up, and the crowd swung their partners. Junior Jerry Ahlersmeyer then announced Steve Vogtman and Kelli Girar- dot as King and Queen; their court. Sherry Floover and Doug Bontrager; Lynn Meinerding Bontroger; and Scott Berning; Amy Saalfrank and Matt Breda. It was the best time I had in a tuxedo, commented junior Doug Speith. Mark Smith said, It was one of the most enjoyable and memora- ble occasions that we will experience in high school. After eating, picture taking, and dancing, prom goers ventured on to breakfast at friends ' houses and prepared for a nice Sunday at lake cottages. Junior Nicki McCain summed up the evening: A night to cherish. Couples on the dance floor feel the beat of the night. Prom King Steve Vogtman and his Oueen Kelli Girardot sit a spell during their reign. 20 prom