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by Chris Kempczinski The past few weeks have been filled with optimistic predictions about a seemingly resurgent Braves offense. With fourteen goals in two games, it appeared that the scoring woes of the boys soccer team were just a memory. However, those concerns resurfaced again last night in a critical game against Milford. Ranked number seven in the city, wthis game was viewed as IH's fist serious chance to break into the citywide rankings. The Eagles struck first with about twenty minutes left in the first half on a head ball which looped over onrushing goalie Ian Meyzr. IH attempted numerous offensive attacks which were continually repulsed. Said Coach Jim Vockell "We (didn't) ... work the ball out to the wings," which provided the Braves with few serious scoring opportunities. In the second half Milford struck again on a corner kick which was nudged into the goal by an Eagle headball. Aside from pushing the score to 2-0. this

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goal posed a serious blow to Indian Elill's confidence. Forced into a game of "catchup," the team never established the sorely needed passing game. Said Greg Long, "We need to do short passes," however that advice was for naught as the Braves continued to play kickball there-

by sealing the 2-0 loss. On a more optin~isticnote, the Braves romped past CAPE in a league match on Tuesday. With goals from Reagan Bransom (2), Trey Isgrig, Bruce Johnson, and Charlie Gall the team cruised to a 5-0 victory. The shutout was also IH's scventh of the year,

by Joy Rowe The Birdie Braves are once again on their way to another state tournament. After losing to Bethel-Tate by a mere stroke last Monday, September 29, they bounced back the following Wednesday to tie them for the district championships with a total score of 320. Unfortunately for the Braves, they lost on the first playoff hole by scoring a sole par compared to Bethel-Tate's 3 pars. Leading the Braves was runner-up medalist Jim Thornton who shot an astounding 3-overpar 75. Despite unfavorable weather conditions, including a 2% hour rain delay, Thornton

was able to maintain concentration throughout the round. Thornton credits his superb round to excellent putting and his dbility to get up and down for par. When asked his predictions for the team's future, Thornton says, "I think we have a real good chance of going to state." Also playing well for the Braves at districts was Matt Sheakley with a 76 and Mark . Higgins and Chris Kropp who shot an 83 and 86, respectively. Adding to their accomplishments is the title of Cincinnati Hills League champions which they earned last Monday for the third consecutive year. Scoring a 343, the Braves defeated second

placing them In a three \\a\; tie for third place in the city. Against a typically poor Deer Park squad, IH romped to another shutout while scoring nine goals against the shellshocked Wildcats. But the score is deceptive in that IH played an unimpressive eighty minutes. Said Vockell, "It's no big deal to beat a Deer Park 9-O.,. DO the things we work --- on ---

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place Mariernont by six strokes, and Zoveland and CAPE by seven strokes. Sheakley led the Braves with an 83, while Kropp and Rolf Schorr scored an $6 followed by Higgins' 88 to secure the victory. Sheakley was also named to the CHL All League Thornton was team while named Honorable Mention. Today, the Braves are competing at Weatherwax Golf Club in Middleton in the regional tournament. West states that no matter what happens today, he will be pleased. "This year's team has performed far beyond anyone's expectations."

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by Joy Rowe The regional tournament is rapidly approaching for the girls golf team. After playing every team in the region with the exception of Ursuline Academy, Coach Garwood feels that a state qualifier i s q u i t e ~ o s s i b l e . he only team which has previously beatcn the Lady Braves is Lakota, so two spots are left for I.H. to fill in order to qualify for state. Although Lakota has been the only team to beat I.H., the team is actually 6-4. The other two losses appear on their record because of recent forfeits against Centerville and Taylor last Monday and Wednesday. Facing two probable victories, the golfers had to forfeit at the last minute because fourth player Kelly Ovington was needed at the varsity soccer games and was unable to attend the matches. Indian Hill was able to collect enough players on Monday, September 29th to raise their record to 6-4 with a victory over Greenville. Joy Rowe .was medalist at Canlargo C.C. to lead the team to a 217-272 win. Beth Hall also played well, shooting a personal course low round of 53 to add to thc win.

Prior to the Greenville match, Garwood sent Hall, Rowe, and Lori Reiplinger to the Centerville Invitational. Once again, due to conflicting schedules of

the other team members, the Lady Braves were unable to enter as a team. Rowe was medalist in this five team tournament by shooting a 3-over-par 40.

If the team continues to Shoot their recent low scores, they should plan to attend the first ever Ohio State University golf tournament.

Field Hockey Sauaws crush Seven Hills 6-0 I

by Amy Burroughs The girls valsity field hockey team is nearing the end of their season and it has been a season full of many surprises, both pleasant and unpleasant. One of their tougher games of the season was played on Tuesday against Fairmont, a Dayton school that is very strong in field hockey. Last time, Fairmont blew the Squaws away, but this time the girls were ready and they put up a fight to hold this mighty team to a win of only 4-0. Part of the win can be credited to sophomore goalie Emily Mayo, who had many difficult saves. There is a possibility of the Squaws meeting this team in the state tournament. Last week, the girls battled Seven Hills for the third time to come out with their most exciting game of the season so far. The

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Squaws crushed the opponent with their good hockey skills and their dominant spirit to finish the game off with a score of 6-0. Senior Sarah Wilson was the lead scorer with three ,goals and seniors Michelle Harmon, Molly Higgins, and Emily Ruff also contributed goals. Hamm said, "the girls really wanted the game and they deserved it. Everyone played fantastic, gave one hundred percent, and played as a team." After traveling up to Dayton last week in the midst of a downpour, the Squaws were defeated by Oakwood, a team they had previously tied. The fields were muddy, but "Oakwood outhustled us," commented Coach Hamm. The score was 1-0 in favor of the squaws at half time, thanks to a goal made by Wilson, but the team let down their guard in the second half and allowed

Oakwood to win with a score of 2-1. Probably the most upsetting games of the season have been the team's two losses to Summit Country Day. They suffered their second loss last week with a score of 1-0 and signifigantly diminished their chances at the league title. As they near' the end of the season, there are many challenges ahead for the girls varsity field hockey team. Although their record of 3-8-4 is not a sign of power, they intend to really show their stuff when the state tournament starts next Friday. On October 17th, the squaws will play the winner of the TalawandaFaimont game, which will probably be their most exciting game of the season.

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by Jamie Winget Competing for the first time, the Indian Hill English department has entered a team in the Miami University Scholastic Writing Awards Program. The high school's team is comprised of senior Rob McFadden, and juniors Jennifer Cobb and Jay Fitton. The Scholastic Writing Awards Program is a competition to iwdge students' writing abilities. Edch team must provide for judging a sample of their best prose, either written in the past or specifically for the competition. The group must then provide a collaborative essay of a designated topic. The teams this year were

given a choice of two topics. Indian Hill's topic is to give a specific example of media, and discuss why it is popular and what this popularity reveals about us and our generation. Members must also provide a signed statement explaining what they did for their team's paper. Mrs. Elizabeth Ackley , IH's team advisor said that,"all three competitors learned to compromise in order to agree, but I'm interested in seeing what the whole purpose of this kind of competition is." The team will travel to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, al-

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Juniors Jennifer Cobb, Jay Fitton, advisor Mrs. Elizabeth Ackley, and senior Rob McFadden will travel to Miami University on October 25 to compete in the Scholastic Writing Awards Program.

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Peer counselors talk stress on T.V. by Susan Appel The Indian Hill Peer Counseling program has been selected to participate in a television program entitled "Preventing Teenage Suicide" for public television station WCET. The program will air on November 19, 1986. Peer Counseling was selected as "an example of what high school groups throughout the area are doing to counsel students to handle their feelings," explained advisor Miss Elizabeth Hackman. ''Apparently our Peer Counselors

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are fairly unique in the Greater Cincinnati area." Representatives from WCET were present to film the October 2nd Peer Counseling meeting, which dealt primarily with stress management and stress prevention. The program is similar to one in which all of the freshmen

have participated this year. In addition, WCET will return early next week to interview three students and Dr. Barbara Voelkel about Peer Counseling. The Peer Counselors became involved in WCETYsprogram after Dr. Voelkel made a presentation about the Peer Counselors at an

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educational seminar. A representative of WCET who heard her speak there then contacted the school about involving the Peer Counselors. 'Teen suicide and suicide prevention are among the most important problems today. It's an honor for Indian Hill to be selected to participate in such a worthy cause," said principal Dr. Karl Feltrnan.

' Winnie-the-Pooh' to perform tomorrow by Stacy Scoble The Indian Hill Drama Club is performbg Winnie-the-Pooh today for the elementary school and Saturday, October 11 at 7 :30 for the public. Leading the cast in a wellstuffed yellow suit is junior Tom Brucher as Pooh. Senior Katherine White compliments Pooh, as Piglet. Juniors Duane Whiting and ~ilf"Kefauver perform as Rabbit and Owl, respectively. Senior James Anderson mopes on stage as Eeyore as brother Joe Anderson, junior, aptly plays Christopher Robin, head of the Hundred Acre Wood.

Other cast members include sophomores Laura [email protected] Ben Nemo, starring as Kanga and Roo, two kangcroos. The narrator is Stacy Scoble. What would a children's play be without various woodland animals played by senior Stephanie Jahns, juniors Beth Haley, Jennifer Cobb, sophomores Andy Schwartz, Catie Luttrel, and Nicole Sandiford. Katherine White feels the most special part of the children's play is oddly enough, the children. "There is nothing Like the reaction that you get when you meet the kids after the play. Their faces

and compliments make it all w a ~ t while." h Senior Susar Appel, stage manager, is taking a different approach to this play. "Instead of running around trying to get everything done at once, I've done a little more managing. It should help the play run a little smoother." The director, Miss Mary Berwanger is enthuslastlc apout m e play. She is receiving calls from North Kentucky and Indiana the play. from schools interested in seeing

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editorial Sophomores in the most accclcratcd kngiisli ciassus received a rather shocking anno~rncenlent at the end of last school year: Indian Hill's two-year, awardwinning Advanced Placement English program was t o be effectively dismantled. In its place would bc a hybrid denoted in administrative registers as "AP/Honors English". Many parents and studm ts were understandably dismayed. Until this year, the junior and senior knglish prograrrls were conlposed of three tiem: regiilar, Honors, and A? English. The only discernable differences between the Honors and AP programs were speed and orientation. The latter was designed expressly for the Advanced Placement English examination in the spring of a student's senior year, making it inherently more rigorous in the area of composition than the other two levels. Generally, only the inost motivated students were selected for the AP program. For years the arrangement had worked well, garnering impressive results o n the AP exam, as well as the Ohio Tests of Scholastic Achievement.

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Madeira 6-0, tie M e r c y by Amy Burroughs The girls varsity soccer team is nearing the end of their season many upcoming challenges. Their record now stands at 7-6-1, which record now stands at 66-1, which they are desperately seeking to improve. On Wednesday, the Lady Braves blew away Madeira with a score of 6-0. "We played together and really looked like a team," said senior Diana Greiner. On ofgoals and Kathy Backus, Kathy Ott, and Kelly Ovington also contributed a goal to the win. They hope to put on a similar performance tomorrow when they meet Cincinnati Country Day at home. This week they battled Mercy, the number twelve ranked team in the city. They should have won the game because "Indian H a outplayed them," commented Coach Sandy Schwartz, but they tied with a score of 4-4. Senior Diana Greiner, one of the most consistent offensive players on the team, had two goals and Indian Hill led throughout most

Juniors in the new program find fault with its a t t e ~ n p t s to homogenize students of various levels of sheer interest and no ti vat ion. One junior who was destined for the AP program after his sophomore year noted, "Now that the AP and Honors students have been combined, it will put an unnecessary strain o n Honors students whil uilfairly holding back those students fit for A? work." Thc nuinber of students in the original program fluctuated yearly, depending on the relative motivation and overall potential of the grarle level. The class of 1987 fielded roughly 30 people for the junior year, expanding that nunlber with transfers from the honors level t o require two class periods this year. The class of 1988 is presently filling two class periods of "A.P./Honors" English, which could conceivably be redivided into two distinct levels as in previous years. Disgruntled students as well as teachers of English would like t o see this most necessary of reconstructions after a very serious organizational furlx l1N.T.

editorial Perhaps one of the most widespkad sources ot dissatisfaction in the Indian Hill High School among both students and teachers is the ever-increasing emphasis on national and statewide standardized testing. Certainly every s t ~ l d e n t has heard one teacher o r another griping about preparing Basic Skills tests, and certainly every teacher has heard a multitutle of students griping about taking them. Relief does not look hopef~ll. In the recent on-site evaluation of the high school by representatives of the State government, the most highly-approved aspect of the school's curriculum was its inore-thanadequate use of Basic Skills tests and E. R. B.'s t o produce "competency-based education". (Chicftuin, Vol~imc 36. No. 2; article by James Anderson: "Evaluation Team Commends 'Highly Structured' Curricul~un", p. 3,) If' IH's Board o f Education conforms to the State's infatuation with statistics, national percentiles, ranks, and figures, all m e ~ n b e r s of the high school community will undoubtedly be burdened with even more testing. The Board is entrusted with doing what they feel will enhance and advance the educational process a t IH to the greatest extent, and Chidtuin feels that this cannot be accon~plished with reckless disregard for the opinions of Indian Hill's st~lderltsand te:ac.herc - - ---- - - -. Unfortunately, in this area, it seems that that is exactly liow the Board has approached issue of

of the game. They were completely dominated by tl::,; power of number three ranked Ursuline last wee! and were defeated by a score of 7-0. Senior Lynn Stanforth had one of her best games of the season, but unfortunately the rest of the team didn't do quite as well. Two of their best defensive pTayers were ~ u and t "the kids really tried," k i d Schwartz, but the opponent was just too much for them. One of their best games of the year was the defeat of Clermont Northeastern, where they totally dominated with a score of 6-0. Their new freshman goalie, Susan Smith, was credited with the shutout and Greiner commented that, "Susan has been a positive addition to the varsity squad and will be even better in upcoming years." Another exciting game was the victory over Wyoming with a score of 3-2. At the time, Wyoming was ranked thirteenth in the city and was a real chal-

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Kathy Backus steals the ball from her Ursuline opponent. is coming Up on me u r u anu lenge for the Lady Braves. It was probably one of their better they are preparing themselves to games even though, with two beat Clermont Northeastern again in order to move on to play players injured, they haJ to number two ranked Anderson switch some positions and adjust accordingly. They are not seeded, but they are expecting t o do very well. The girls' sectional tournament

Tennis team advances to state once again standardized testing. Not only have Indian Hill students and teachers voiced their disapproval in t h e halls and classrooms of t h e high school building, but Chic)jtain has, in fact, submitted previous editorials exhibiting its strong concern for the obvious contradiction between the Board's course of action and the students' wants and needs. As has been stated all too many times seemingly without heed, the excessive e n ~ p l o y m e n t of meai~ingless evaluations chips away substantially at time which should be reserved for the precious learning opportunities available in our classrooms. We clearly have a capable student body and a morethan-qualified teaching staff; n o standardized testing is needed t o prove this. Does the State of Ohio have no faith in its young people? Does the Board of Education have n o faith in its faculty? And, perhaps inost importantly, does o u r Board of elected officials lack the confidence and stability t o make its own decisions for its own school?

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by Sarah Miller The girls tennis team has done it again. Yesterday, they defeated Northmont 3-2 to qualify for team state. Andrea Farley claimed first singles with a 6-1, 6-0 victory followed by Molly Poffenberger at second singles and Debbie Horton/Tracy Barton at first doubles, both winning 6-0,6-0. Coach Crilley is locking forward to October 26 when the1 team will begin their path to another state championship, but in order to do so, she feels they must really rise t o the occasion If able to pass the first round, the Squaws will face a tough Toledo Mt. Notre Dame. Crilley is especially excited for this match, "This should be the first real competition our top players have really had this year." In the district tournament held this past weekend, the team performed exceptionally well. Singlesplayer, Andrea Farley, won decisively, continuing her quest for a second straight state title. ~ ~ ~ team ~of Meanwhile, the doubles Mollv Poffenberger and Debbie Horton romped uncontested through the tournament without losing a game.

Horton has the unique opportunity to win her third straight state doubles title, although she's without her former partner Aubrey Abbott who's down with an injury. The Squaws extended their string of consecutive wins t o 54 last week against some of their

gainst the respectable teams of Walnut Hills, Ursuline, and Madeira. n Against both ~ i n n e ~ t o wand Seven Hill, the Lady Hitters were able to cruise to 4-1 victories. Crilley is very proud of her "Hardworking" team, and feels that the line-up is even stronger than last year. One reason for this improvement is the depth that new freshmen and junior Katie Zicka have added. Veteran players Farley, Horton and Poffenberger have

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game and Crilley feels that tnelr tennis is improving with every match. The team's goal for the season is to "have every player playing at their best in every match," said Coach Crilley. And if the regular season is any indication of their success, the Squaws are certainly close to their aspiration. An added bonus is the good attitude and hardworking attitude of the team which is especially promising as the team advances to the state tournament.

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State champion Andrea Farley toughest competition of the season Coach CJrilley was especially pleased with the 3-2 win over y > which (she : Centerville characterized as "probably the highlight of the season so far." The team also had three dccisive shutouts this par;! l3.cp.k

by Bert Sheard The JV football team has lmproved their record to 4-1 overall and 3-1 in the league. The team's defense has been the key to success so far, shutting out two of their last three opponents. The Braves scored only once in their muddy game against Deer Park last Saturday, but it was enough as the defense recorded a shutout to maintain the 8-0 lead. Danny Misali ran back a blocked punt for an apparent second score ping itpenalty. but was called back on a clip-

with the scoring as well. Two fist half safties made the score 4-0. In the second half Danny Topping booted a 44 yard field goal to make the final score 7-0. The team suffered its only defeat of the year in a 15-0 loss t o Reading. Reading scored o n a pair of long passes in the first half and the Braves were unable t o come back against the tough Reading defense. With a 4-1 rccord, this is the most successful JV team in many yaars. The team hopes to continuc with this success during thc In the Brave's victory ovcr Wyoming, thc dcfcnse h ~ l l ~ c d \ctL.t)ntl 1):1II' 01' thc. season.

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Juniors announce 'new and exciting' plans by Jamie Winget The theme for this year's Fall Homecoming will be fairy tales. To celebrate this event, the Class of '88 has proposed many activities. Every day of Homecoming

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by Bert Sheard The Braves football team faces Loveland tonight in a game that could determine the team's final standing in the league. Loveland and Indian Hill each have only one loss in league play so far, and a second loss would knock either team from contention. The Braves enter the game with a 4-2 record overall and a 3-1 mark in the league. Braves defeat Deer Park The team's most recent victory was a 7-3 decision over Deer park last week. Although heavily favored this year, Indian Hill had not beaten the Wildcats since 1979. The game began with a defensive struggle, as neither team was able to score in the first three quarters. Deer Park was the first to break the lack-up, kicking a field goal midway through the fourth quarter. The Braves received the ensuing kickoff and moved the ball well, gaining several first downs on the running of Steve Slazyk and John Darre, who was in for the injured Todd Sumerel. The

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Junior Todd Sumerel has provided Coach Pat Ballinger with a formidable seen since the days of Kevin Viox. are ci tough football team." drive stalled, however, bringing &st defeat comes at Wyoming up a third and eleven situation. The Braves decided to go for the The team suffered its only score and quarterback Jim Ber- league loss of the year during a The b g threw a 38-yard touchdown rainstorm at Wyoming. Cowboys scored early in the first to flanker James Johnson to make quarter to take a 7-0 lead. The the final score 7-3 in favor of the game was then called because of Braves. "Need a great week of practice" lightning at the end of the first Although pleased with the quarter. win, Braves coach Pat Ballinger The game was resumed emphasized the need for improve- Saturday exactly where it was left ment. "We need a great week of off. Both offenses were stalled on practice to beat Loveland; they the mudclogged field and the score remained 7-0 until the fourth quarter. Midway through the final period, a long run by Jim Berling brought the Braves to the Wyoming five-yard-line. The Wyoming defense held to make it fourth down and one on the oneyard-line. From there, Berling scored on a quarterback sneak to make it 74. The Braves lined up to kick and tie the game, but the wet ball slipped on the tee and the kick was short. The Braves came up short as well, 7-6. Football stuns Reading 'I have been principal for eleven years and have been waiting all this time for something photo by Mariano Fernandez like this to happen." These postJason Kincaid dives for an incomplete pass from Jim Berling in the game words by Dr. Feltman perBraves' historic upset of number two ranked AA Reading. haps best describe the feeling at '

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running attack that has not been Indian Hill after the Braves upset Reading 14-10. Reading, picked to f i i s h second in the league and ranked second in the city in AA, were heavily favored to beat the Braves. But at the Hill there were other ideas. Working an extra half hour each night, the team installed a new defense designed t o shut down Reading's highly acclaimed passing game. The defense lived up to all expectations, but the offense was unable to move the ball in the first half, giving Reading excellent field position. The Blue Devils used this to their advantage, kicking a field goal in the first quarter and scoring on a 23-yard run in the second t o make it 10-0 at the half. The Braves were still confident, however, and got the offense rolling in the second half. In the third quarter Jim Berling scored on a 6-yard run t o make it 10-7 and in the fourth quarter Todd Sumerel scored to make the final score'Y4-10. The Brave's game against Loveland is certain t o be their toughest so far. The team is hoping for their second big upset and preparing extra hard this week for it.

Week will be given a theme. Monday the 13th will be hat and glasses day, Wednesday will be red and white day, and Thursday will be pajama day. Friday is a teacher in-service day, and plans for Tuesday are still tentative. The annual bonfire and effigy contest will be held Thursday night. This year though, a new twist has been added. The movie Weird Science will be shown on the football field immediately afterwards for anyone interested. It will be a "sit-in" type movie and the movie will be projected onto a large sheetlscreen. The junior class also has many new ideas for this year's Prom ceremony. The dinner and dance this year will be held at the Clarion Hotel downtown. Plans for a 'Monte-Carlo' cruise after Prom are in progress. The plan involves the renting of a party riverboat, on which students would play faculty-run casino games with play money. There will also be a live band and dance floor on the

Commenting o n the Y ear, cosecretary Amy Burroughs replied, 'We have lots of new and exciting:

boat, as well as an unchaperoned third level for those couples who want t o 'watch the stars'.

ideas that should go over well if everyone gets involved."

Latin Club to have active year by Tiffany Meyer The Latin Club is once again selling Indian Hill sweatsuits to raise money for its activities. This will be the second year the sweatsuits have been offered, and this year boasts a new sweatshirt design. Students in charge of the sweatsuit sales include sophomore Kelly Dewey, and freshmen Becky DaIltlrd, Aida Bekele, Mitsu Binns, and Kristen Irvin. The chairmen of the various

project committees for State Latin Convention have been named. Chairman of the club skit is sophomore Libby Kleinn~an. Junior Scott Niehaus is the club audio-visual chairman. Sophomore Lisa Berry is in charge of the club project. Club banner design chairman is Dewey. And sophomore Cathy Kem pczinski is the head of the club scrapbook. 'The club's sponsor, Mr. Sherwin Little, conlments, "This is the strongest start we have ever

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by Allison Morris Once again, the Indian ill High School Premieres are prcparing for their 1986-87 pcrformances. In the past, thc Premieres have performed throughout the Cincinnati area for many diverser groups and have taken extensive performing tours. Already this year, numerous requests have been made for the group to perform. Members this year are seniors Dan Marshall, Katherinc White, Emily Ruff, Lisa Nabors, Allison Morris, Susan McVicker, Heather Holberton, Michelle Harmon, Julie Everman, Josie Evans, Kathy Backus; juniors Rob Wurfel, Tim Warden, Chris Vockell, Mexico Haydcn, John Darre, Stacy Scoble, Paige O'Dell, Jennifer Cobb; sophomores Mikc Wilson, Nick Strike, Carl Myers, Doug Mohr, Vien Ho, Jay Hayden; freshmen Ayal Miodounik, Millin Budev, and Sharnc McDonald.

Accompanists are Rill Creedon, drunls, and Paill Elenley; piano. Director Henley finds adding

gotten off to. Wc are look^^^ forward t o a fun year!" Recently, ' forty-five of the members gathered at a local bowling alley and participated in a tournament. The Latin Club membership has reached over 110 members which qualifies it as one of the largest Latin clubs in the nation with prizes awarded t o the highest scorers. It was an opportunity for the junior high and high school members of the Latin club t o come together and get better acquainted.

ncw numbers to the group's repertoire quite challenging. New songs this year will include numbers from the Broadway hit Thi.

harmony. So far Henley says he is,"delighted with the vocal quality of this year's Premeires."

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Freshman Do you think companies should divest interests in South Africa?

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yes no d.on7tknow

9% 73% 18%

40% 31% 28%

39% 27% 33%

28% 48% 24%

Do you think companies should be required to dvest interests in South Africa?

yes no don't know

0% 81% 19%

6% 53% 41%

17% 67% 17%

72% 20%

Do you believe that South Africa is making genuine efforts to dismantle apartheid?

yes no don't know

16% 58% 25%

15% 50% 35%

When, if ever, do you think there will be a revolution in South Africa?

1-2 weeks inside a year within your lifetime never

10% 10% 60% 20%

3% 24% 72% 0%

5% 11% 72% 11%

trytogetby protest peacefully protest violently

25% 42% 33%

19% 54% 26%

16% 58% 26%

try to get by protest apartheid leave the country support apartheid

17% 25% 58% 0%

16% 16% 59% 9%

5% 53% 37% 5%

If you were a non-white in South Africa, what would you do? If you were a white in South Africa, what would you do?

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by Jay Fitton Last week President Reagan was dealt what many believe was the biggest defeat of his Presidential term: his veto of the South African sanctions bill was overridden overwhelmingly in not only the House of Representatives but also, the Republicancontrolled Senate. This shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone, least of all President Reagan, as he certainly deserved it. Now, I am certainly not saying that I agree with sanctions, but I do think that something should be done to put a stop to in South Africa. The Reagan administration's policy of "constructive engagement" is a cop-out. It amounts to sitting by idly while the situation grows

worse and worse. This is why many Senators, especially Republicans, voted for sanctions. They don't agree with sanctions, but it was their way of sending a message to the President to do something. And Presidmt Reagan can do something. Of course, now that the sanctions have been passed, it's probably too late, but several months ago he could have travelled to South Africa to personally meet with President Botha. He could have informed Botha of our (America's) feelings about apartheid, and threatened to take harsh action if steps weren't taken soon. This is what President Reagan should have done, but he didn't. Now he is beginning to pay the price. Let's

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Miami Middletown sponsor college fair Representatives from about seventy colleges and universities will be on hand to talk with high school students at the annual college information day at Miami University Middletown from noon to three on Monday, Novcniber 3 in the campus recreation center. Special sessions on study skills, career planning ' 1 .Iancisl aid will be held !: , -;.. me'

humor column by Joe Anderson If you have listened to the radio within the last month, you have probably heard a song that is an interesting mix of two styles. The song is called 'Walk This Way" and was written by Aerosmith. Recently, however, it has been played by the black g o u p Run-D.M.C. This group's albums normally include various 'rap' and 'disco' songs, but now, they've decided to change their style somewhat. Inspired by the success of its most recent album, Run-D.M.C. has announced that it will release another similar album. This newest production will include other songs that have been proved popular in their o r i ~ , inal versions. To be featured are the 'rap' versions of "Comfortably Numb" and "Goodbye, Cruel World" by Pink Floyd. Considerable additions of drum machine and extra 'rhythm syllables' to words will make these songs more upbeat.

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ba at one that costs less. So don't let estimates of high costs discourage you. Don't give up on the college you really want to attend slmply because you're not sure you can afford it. The only way you'll know for sure if you can afford the college of your choice is to apply for both admission and financial aid. - . Keep your options open. Find out what you have to do to apply for financial aid, when you have to do it, and how to do it right the first time. And if you have questions, ask someone: your counselor or a college financial aid administrator. It's worth the effort!.

ERIN, from p. 7 ty poems in only a few weeks. This man of many nicknames is regarded with the utmost respect by the passionate young writer. "I've never called him Bob and I never shall," she smiles. An intense interest in her fellow man is characteristic of Erin. "I love people,'' she explains, "especially men." But khool, she has decided, isn't necessarily the best place to lcarn about people. "I have to go to school; I can't

pioneers trendy 'acid rap' Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and AC/DC in disco. "We'll do 'Runnin' With the Devil' for sure." They were also considering adding Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries' and some of the Nutcracker Suite. When askea as to the feasibility of transforming a classical instrumental into a 'rap', Mr. k u n said, "No problem, man. Drum machines and synthesizers work magic with that kind of thing. No problem." To accurately produce the Black Sabbath and AC/DC songs, D. and C. have acquired a serious drug problem and have taken While to "trashing" some may hotelsay rooms. that

In an exclusive interview; the groap's leader, Mr. Run, told this reporter, "Yeah, we might slide in a little 'Sounds of Silence' or 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters', and the theme

song of the Mickey Mouse Club looks good. All our style, of course." The group's other members, D., M., and C., predicted the inclusion of 'rap' Black

they've gone too far, thk reporter feels otherwise. Whether it turns out to be Pink Floyd, Simon & Tchaikovsky ,Black Garfunkel, Run-D.M.C.'s Sabbath, upor

an enjoyable album combination promises to that be coming should make the 'Top 40 Countdown'.

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Reflective narrator propels 'Stand' by Lee Tucker "It was a long time ago, only if you measure in terms of years." This was the profound opening line that narrator Richard Dreyfus spoke in the spectacular movie, Stand by Me. In the movie, the always successful flashback is used by narratw Dreyfus, plays picture a writer starts inashis Dreyfus thirties.is whoThe

talking about his boyhood friend, Chris Chambers, who had been killed in a bar argument he had tried t o stop. Starting with the narrator sitting on a desolate back country road with the newspaper headline of Chambers' death, the movie soon portrays a sad, sensitive, yet humorous depiction of the lives of four twelve-year-old boy friends who set out to find a dead body far away from their home. The failure of Gordon's

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(Dreyfus) parents to cope with his brother's death causes his departure from home and a close friendship with Chris Chambers, fatherlike, but branded as the school "no-gooder'". Their other two pen pals, Eddie and Vcrn, play a somewhat less significant role than Gordon and Chris, but, like the characters of Gordon and Chris, their personalities develop directly into the plot of the story. Such a scene as the four boys stopping in a prohibited junkyard illustrates one of the more humorous sections of the movie. As four boys are nervously passing through, the narrator mentions the legend of the dog that protects the proprietor and the junkyard. The legend says that "Choeper" knows (and attacks) only one part of the human anatorny. In mad hysteria Gordon flees the

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junkyard right behind the other three who are cheering him o n as "Chopper" races to catch the ob . ject of his chase. However, the movie's funhy aspects are carefully contrasted with the philosophical parts of the picture like the melancholy scene when the four boys :Ire confronted with the young dead boy at the side of the railroad tracks. After they place an anonymous call reporting the discovery of the body, the narrator gives a short synopsis of the outcome of his other three friends. Like all great movies, Stand by Me ends in a subtle twist. We see Dreyfus, Gordon now thirty-some years of age, typing at his computer, and ending the picture typing, "I never had any friends . Jesus, like I did at twelve does anyone? "

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"I love to dance . I love closing in on her own distinctive picnics," she sm ilcs. ~ummerrimc philosophy. She laughed when hcr interviewer showed her the gives her the opportunity to number of times the word "love" "experience" her friends and turned up in his notes. If the family. "This last summer was vibcs arc right, maybe this lovely righteous living," she says with a minstrel will capture her philoreflective gin. sophy in a poem. It appears as if Erin Hays is

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by Stephanie Hug Newly-wed Mrs. Linda Shook has been in Ohio for many years. She went to Wyoming High School and attended Miami for college. She has taught at six different districts in the last six years: Wyoming, Talawanda, Princeton (junior high). Ross, Goshen, and now. Indian $4 Ill. A t these schools she has taken tlw place of teachers on rriaterrllty leave. "It's my specla11y." While she has htscn u o~.kuig with junior high stiiih.nts, the change back to hiyh ~cbool I\ one she has been looking forward to. "Teaching high school. I learn a lot. The kids ask interesting questions and are more mature. "The students zre great. They are interested in learning and contribute a lot to the class with the comments they make." Mrs. Shook enjoys the informal classes and Ihe contact she can have with the students. She enjoys teaching Home Economics (her present occupation) because it is practical and everyone can relate to it in the same way.

The freedom from supervisory duties like Study Hall and not having Homeroom every day leaves her with more time for hen students. She was also impressed with the turnout of the parents at Parent/Teacher Night. While her claqses are small. Mrs. Shook tcr;ls the tlome l.cc~nolr~ic s iiepsrtrnenl could be 1rpdnit.d. Har rnaln suggestion ulvc)lves having the kitchens renovated. "If there are twenty people and four kitchens, hall, five pt.ople d r r ~ a n d ~each r other's feet 2111 ~ h rtiinc: " A change in the i.11:,ut t j i the kitchens and nr'w eqtriprrre~~t would help a lot. i w i s Mr\ Shook. Besides ~ i i i s , silt: w c i ~ much enjoys he1 v!or k her(:. As for her hohbick, Mrs. Shook loves to travel, go earnpinp, and go backpacking. Whets shc was younger. S ~ I Ci i i ~ d 11i.r family would go on carnplng trips arr~und the United States. Inrernational14, the "on]y" thrng she has done is travel in f* ~rctpe. ~n the a~mrnerof 1981, and a friend backpacked ihrough

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Europe, staying in youth hostels. "The adventure was going into a new country and knowing where you will stay the night." She has alsc been to Hawaii on her recent

honeymoon! After six years of changing school districts, Mrs. Shook is ready to settle down and hopes to do so soon.

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Neod extra money to t a e Mary Joe or Ace to the drivein? The PTA can help you find ' the odd jobs to make that money. The PTA has organized a system by whichI IHHS s:tu. dents des~nng worK are. niven jobs by area rcesidents arho need a helping har~ d .The jo~bs, accompanied by reasona ble . . wages, range from yaraworK and baby sitting to window washi 1 helping at parties , or runn simple errands. Interested students are as.,to get involved in this prom by simply going to the h school office and fillling ( an application for,,.. Thn e, , dent will be contacted by ephone as requests come Anyone with questions cl cerning ---Tam dlo contact arlene Ir a t 561-9r

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Rirgit Hiv - "Mr. Norman and Mr. Schneidcr, for a source o T rntcrt:i;nnll'nt."

rather have Mr. Norman Bayer - there's no one In this school I'd want to bc stuck with "

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Jazz Explosiotl with Freddie Hubbard and otllers - October 18 - Truly 'smokin'! Motorhead - October 29 - The only thing they 'jam' is their gears. Cincinnati Gardens All-Star Wrestliilg - Octobcr 12 N o drugs, alcohol, or deodorant.

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Sara Wilson and Lynn StefkoVich Schneider, because he's 'hot'! "

Bogart's Circle Jerks - October 10 - With Wasted Youth and The Rcduccd -a musical extravaganza - tonight!

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Coliseum N(>il Yourig - Octobe~ 21 'Wonderin' if you'll be o i n ' ? A1 Jarre~u- October 3 1 - Only the best.

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crafty player, and Reagan will have to keep a close eye on him. Unfortunately, going into the summit the odds are not on Reagan's side. He swapped a KGB spy in order to back American journalist Nicholas Daniloff, and this has placed him in a real deal-making mood. He might be fooled by a nice-looking 1

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was chosen by all her peers to lead them as President;" in the words of Mr. Jim Benken, DECA advisor, and creator of the award. "It provides a nice incentive for the students," added Benken. The club will be selling Enertainment '87 booklets, cheese, and .sausage during the next three weeks to raise money for the trip to tthe National

vents culminating in an arm wrestling championship, chili dog eating c o n t ~ s t , and the Grst annual Gary GelIert rnemorial chug.

Vanessa Campbell, Chatterling's Bootery ; Carla Ferguson, Hallmark Cards; Gretchen Froehlich, Gentry and Party Bizarre; Jeff Helms, Brendamours; Sonya Hoffert, Taylor Rental; Dave Malloy, Taylor Rental; Sydney Mark, Hallmark cards; Melissa McKee, Cadillac Plastics; Sue McNutt, Hallmark cards; Marilyn McQuitty, Video Sound Stage; Jocelyn Montgomery, Benetton; MarianMaderia Dry The Cleaners; Video NoelPotee, na Riggsbee,

DECA convention in New Orleans. All of the DECA seniors have found jobs. They must work a minimum of 15 hours a week, although most average between 20 ~ n d25 hours a week. Each earns approximately $3.35-3.75 per hour and gets one school credit. The seniors are working at the following local businesses: Susan Anderson, United Software lnc; Kate Berry, Brendaw r s ; Jenny Blank., Headlines;

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e NationiLI Honor Society cted its I~ e woffiasrs .. earl3 .

rne weeK. They are: Marlano nandez, president; Jeff ckey , Vice-President; KathBackus, Secretary; and Marc~ Jacobson, Treasurer HC .*. M.... is also beginning to 1plan the annual NHS raffle, wl~ i c hwillt begin on October 27. u

awards assembly and lunch. On being asked how he thought the team would do, McFadden replied,"It Rob will definitely be a titanic clash between diametrically opposing forces-only the strong will survive." offer from that master of used car salesmen Gorbachev and end up giving away something like the Strategic Defense Initiative. Still, we shouldn't give up on this old fox. He has proven time and time again that he works best when it appears the odds are against him. l t would not he surprising to see Reagan come away from Ireland a cle-m winner.

and Mark qualified them for the state compefition, November 7, and 8. If the team does well at the state competition, they can go to New Orleans to compete in the national championship, later this year. Mr. Jim Benken, DECA advisor, commented, "This is the seventh consecutive year that DECA has qualified for state. I'm really proud of the students."

DECA won two first place spots at the district competition, against 17 other schools, at West Clermont career center, yesterday. Senior Dave Malloy took first place in public relations, male, while Sydney Mark won the parliamentary law division. Vanessa Campbell finished fourth in public relations, female. The high placing of Malloy

AFS to explain Summer A b r o a d program The AFS International Club will meet in the media center at the high school on Tuesday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m. to explain the club's American Abroad program for the summer of 1987. Criona McLaughlin will speak on her summer in Peru, and other returnees will share their experiences. Present AFS students Nobuko Musado of Kyoto, Japan, and Cristiano Rossi of Milano, Italy will be present at the meeting. All students interested in becoming a part of the program are

encouraged to come t o the meeting. To be eligible for the American Abroad program, a student must be 16, have finished the 10th grade, and have a strong C average. Mrs. Carolyn B Berry, chapter president, says a candidate must be enthusiastic about meeting new and different people in a new enviornment. Students who are not able t o attend the October 7.8 meeting can obtain an application to become a candidate for the Summer Abroad program from Mr. Bern.ard in the art department]

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the college question

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Winget stresses structured schedule This week's letter is fiom 1985 graduate Laura Winget. In high school at Indian Hill, Laura participated in Student Governmen t, acting as Senior Class Secretary for the '84-'85 year, was a member of the National Honor Societv. ., and was a varsitv cheerleader, as' well as doing produc tion work on Chieftain She now attends Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. by Laura Winget ('85) This article is addressed to all the students of Indian Hill High School, but especially to you seniors who at this tirne are facing the important task of deciding where to further your education and/or spend the next four-odd years of your life. At this very moment, while I sit here on the floor of my dorm room begging my roommates for some input on this article, many of you are probably in a panic about how to answer the essay questions on your college applications and maybe even hurrying to make the application deadlines. While these decisions are ones I can't help you with, I can only hope that here I will give you a little insight into what college life is all about and how it will differ from life at IHHS. When I first arrived at Miami University after the 45-minute drive from my home to Oxford, I suddenly felt like I was a world away. I was surrounded by huge red brick buildings - all of which looked exactly the same - and fifteen thousand people, none of whom I recognized. Like all college freshmen, the first person I encountered was my roommate. She was a dizzy bleached blonde from a very small town with a

psychotic boyfriend who was under the mistaken impression that he had been invited to be our third roomie. Admittedly, things were looking a little grim, an^ I was rather overwhelmed - the typical "clueless freshman". But within the next few weeks I found my-

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"real life" in general, an idea that in all honesty scares me to death. Grades are and should be the number one priority of a college student, and typically, I study more now than I ever did in high school even though I spend about half the amount of time in classes. However, Miami, like many universities, has so much more to offer than academic tradition. Opportunities are everywhere for a college student just waiting to be "nabbed" - fraternities/sororities, athletics, Associated Student Government, Campus Activities Council, Student Foundations Business Service, religious organizations . . the list goes on. All are wonderful chances for a member to get to know more people and become involved in the affairs of a student body where, by sheer size, it is so easy to become just a number. With all the opportunities a student can get involved in, it becomes increasingly difficult to balance academics, extra-cumculars, and a social life. Time management is an important factor in college; one has to realize his limits and. like I said, keep the focus on grades. My advice to you: take advantage of Indian Hill's academics. Work hard and excel where you can. Although your efforts may seem futile today, in the long run they will pay off and you will find yourself extremely well-prepared. I sincerely hope that this article has been of some interest to you. I know that I should have*appreciated a column like this one when I was a senior. Be sure to read what other IH grads have to say about their schools. I'm sure it will be worth your while. Good luck!

Harrison Hall on the Miami campus was named for U. S. President Benjamin Harrison, graduate of Miami's class of 1.852. self meeting and getting to know people from all sorts of backgrounds with diverse interests and also beginning to find my way through the maze of red brick without needing my campus map (a dead giveaway that someone's a freshman).

afford to pay the whole cost of attending college. They decided there was no point in applying to a college they couldn't pay for. But 'according to the College Scholarship Service (CSS) - the financ~al aid division of the College Board - students who limit their options and rule out colleges because of high costs alone may be making a big mistake. Actually, many stu-

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a costly one. So, as college costs go up, your financial need increases, but the amount you have to pay stays the same. At a higher cost college you will have greater financial need, and will be eligible for more financial aid, because the difference between the amount your family can pay and what the collese costs is greater. In fact, if the college you like can meet your full financial need, the cost to you. may be the same as it wonld

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and tenacity with which Ian clarinet players. Although perchallenge which Ian has met fullby Ben Cook meets all of his activities that is force. haps not as well-known for this and Jamie W inget perhaps his most identifying and In fact, it is the commitment aspect of his life, music is another Picture the South-East Asian redeeming quality. This trait is jungle. The sun is all but blotted clearly exhibited in the classroom, out by the monstrous trees that the band room, and, of course, on tower far above the earth. Water the soccer field. However, this is droplets slither down the pannot to say that Ian never has any shaped surface of a thousand fun. . huge green leaves. And out from What does Ian Meyer do in his the brush, machine gun cocked spare time? "Relax . . ," he readily beneath one muscly arm, replies with a wry smile. When in steps Ian "Rambo" Meyer. In the his "non-partying mode", Ian distance, with a single shaft of enjoys, among other hobbies, light falling randomly upon its pottery and listening to music. checkered hide, is seen a lone "Phil is God," he states flatly. Is soccer ball floating suavely there then not anything Ian truly towards our bronzed defender of hates? "Interviews." American ideals. Gritting his You won't catch him at your teeth, he growls menacingly, local burger place - he's a vege"I'm comin' to get you." tarian. "Don't ask," he advises. Well, maybe that's a little But when asked' where his overdramatic, but the fact is, obsession with commitment and I you just don't mess with a guy achievement was cultivated, Ian who bench-presses 250 pounds. just sat back and replied smugly Ian's physical strength is with his famous impish grin, mostly structured towards his ~hoto by Mariano Fernandez "I- was an abused child." -.-. captaincy of the varsity soccer This prototype male grins mockingly at doubt and indecision. Hmmm . team (he and John Rabenold are co-'s). Ian, who has been called by some the best goalie in Cincinnati, has never had a taste of JV, having been entrusted with the varsity position immediately by Robert sealof Erin. American literature with Waking up on a Saturday following his eighth grade year. Brown in the Morning, Laura Mr. Robert West captured her zest So far this season, he has recorded for expression last year by giving morning, thinking of a favorite seven shutouts - last year's total her a chance to study the classics friend, and then writing a fine eating chocolate in the morning of eleven was tops in the city. as well as providing a receptive poem is an ideal "rise and shine" and the stars are asleep I "Soccer's all I ever really audience for her poetry in Mr. for Erin Hays. For this very senlay upon my bed wanted to play," he says. "It's West. "I really dig Hemingway," sitive young woman, personal kind of 1;7y true love." Ian plans she relates. "Literature makes philosophy and everyday practice I think of you to contifiue soccer next year at me see things in different lights," go hand in hand. I touching my morning self either Ohio Wesleyan or the An encouraging teacher, West "To always notice things and with thoughts of both you and University of Virginia and afterhas served as an inspirational the sun be open is really important to wards even participate in v70rld sounding board for Erin, a prolific me," relates Erin. "I'm Spanish Cup soccer in Europe professionport who writes as many as twenthe blue skies are waiting for at heart," she adds, laughing. ally! His prospective future Literature is a very special you and I See ERIN, p. 9 coaches "have contacts" in way to bring the troubador out they tell me with their color Europe, and he hopes to play for the West German team, perhaps (I see afternoon blue through the even stepping into the shoes of his window near my bed) idol, goalie Tony Schumacher. Pointing to the immense shelf of the morning told me she loves videocassettes in his basement, YOU Ian comments, "They're all with the sun in your eyes Tony." I understand because the But year-round training and brown always did have certain practicing for the soccer season powers have not rendered him an academic slouch. He is an honor and the brown of the earth and o f student, having maintained a 3.5 morning chocolates shall always grade point average throughout bring high school, showing a special beautifilly to nzind thoughts taste for chemistry. "I really of your power 'get off' on Norman's class," he jokes. - Erin Hays Ian looks forward to the concert band season when he will be photo by Mariano Fernander one of the band's highest-seated Erin's love of people has sharpened her sixth sense.

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With one year under my belt, I can honestly say that this past year has been the best of my life. I'm lucky in that college has turned out to be everything I hoped it would. The opportunities that a university can offer to help a person broaden hisfher ho-

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Winget stresses structured schedule This week's letter is fiom 1985 graduate Laura Winget. In high school at Indian Hill, Laura participated in Student Governmen t, acting as Senior Class Secretary for the '84-'85 year, was a member of the National Honor Societv. ., and was a varsitv cheerleader, as' well as doing produc tion work on Chieftain She now attends Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. by Laura Winget ('85) This article is addressed to all the students of Indian Hill High School, but especially to you seniors who at this tirne are facing the important task of deciding where to further your education and/or spend the next four-odd years of your life. At this very moment, while I sit here on the floor of my dorm room begging my roommates for some input on this article, many of you are probably in a panic about how to answer the essay questions on your college applications and maybe even hurrying to make the application deadlines. While these decisions are ones I can't help you with, I can only hope that here I will give you a little insight into what college life is all about and how it will differ from life at IHHS. When I first arrived at Miami University after the 45-minute drive from my home to Oxford, I suddenly felt like I was a world away. I was surrounded by huge red brick buildings - all of which looked exactly the same - and fifteen thousand people, none of whom I recognized. Like all college freshmen, the first person I encountered was my roommate. She was a dizzy bleached blonde from a very small town with a

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"real life" in general, an idea that in all honesty scares me to death. Grades are and should be the number one priority of a college student, and typically, I study more now than I ever did in high school even though I spend about half the amount of time in classes. However, Miami, like many universities, has so much more to offer than academic tradition. Opportunities are everywhere for a college student just waiting to be "nabbed" - fraternities/sororities, athletics, Associated Student Government, Campus Activities Council, Student Foundations Business Service, religious organizations . . the list goes on. All are wonderful chances for a member to get to know more people and become involved in the affairs of a student body where, by sheer size, it is so easy to become just a number. With all the opportunities a student can get involved in, it becomes increasingly difficult to balance academics, extra-cumculars, and a social life. Time management is an important factor in college; one has to realize his limits and. like I said, keep the focus on grades. My advice to you: take advantage of Indian Hill's academics. Work hard and excel where you can. Although your efforts may seem futile today, in the long run they will pay off and you will find yourself extremely well-prepared. I sincerely hope that this article has been of some interest to you. I know that I should have*appreciated a column like this one when I was a senior. Be sure to read what other IH grads have to say about their schools. I'm sure it will be worth your while. Good luck!

Harrison Hall on the Miami campus was named for U. S. President Benjamin Harrison, graduate of Miami's class of 1.852. self meeting and getting to know people from all sorts of backgrounds with diverse interests and also beginning to find my way through the maze of red brick without needing my campus map (a dead giveaway that someone's a freshman).

afford to pay the whole cost of attending college. They decided there was no point in applying to a college they couldn't pay for. But 'according to the College Scholarship Service (CSS) - the financ~al aid division of the College Board - students who limit their options and rule out colleges because of high costs alone may be making a big mistake. Actually, many stu-

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a costly one. So, as college costs go up, your financial need increases, but the amount you have to pay stays the same. At a higher cost college you will have greater financial need, and will be eligible for more financial aid, because the difference between the amount your family can pay and what the collese costs is greater. In fact, if the college you like can meet your full financial need, the cost to you. may be the same as it wonld

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and tenacity with which Ian clarinet players. Although perchallenge which Ian has met fullby Ben Cook meets all of his activities that is force. haps not as well-known for this and Jamie W inget perhaps his most identifying and In fact, it is the commitment aspect of his life, music is another Picture the South-East Asian redeeming quality. This trait is jungle. The sun is all but blotted clearly exhibited in the classroom, out by the monstrous trees that the band room, and, of course, on tower far above the earth. Water the soccer field. However, this is droplets slither down the pannot to say that Ian never has any shaped surface of a thousand fun. . huge green leaves. And out from What does Ian Meyer do in his the brush, machine gun cocked spare time? "Relax . . ," he readily beneath one muscly arm, replies with a wry smile. When in steps Ian "Rambo" Meyer. In the his "non-partying mode", Ian distance, with a single shaft of enjoys, among other hobbies, light falling randomly upon its pottery and listening to music. checkered hide, is seen a lone "Phil is God," he states flatly. Is soccer ball floating suavely there then not anything Ian truly towards our bronzed defender of hates? "Interviews." American ideals. Gritting his You won't catch him at your teeth, he growls menacingly, local burger place - he's a vege"I'm comin' to get you." tarian. "Don't ask," he advises. Well, maybe that's a little But when asked' where his overdramatic, but the fact is, obsession with commitment and I you just don't mess with a guy achievement was cultivated, Ian who bench-presses 250 pounds. just sat back and replied smugly Ian's physical strength is with his famous impish grin, mostly structured towards his ~hoto by Mariano Fernandez "I- was an abused child." -.-. captaincy of the varsity soccer This prototype male grins mockingly at doubt and indecision. Hmmm . team (he and John Rabenold are co-'s). Ian, who has been called by some the best goalie in Cincinnati, has never had a taste of JV, having been entrusted with the varsity position immediately by Robert sealof Erin. American literature with Waking up on a Saturday following his eighth grade year. Brown in the Morning, Laura Mr. Robert West captured her zest So far this season, he has recorded for expression last year by giving morning, thinking of a favorite seven shutouts - last year's total her a chance to study the classics friend, and then writing a fine eating chocolate in the morning of eleven was tops in the city. as well as providing a receptive poem is an ideal "rise and shine" and the stars are asleep I "Soccer's all I ever really audience for her poetry in Mr. for Erin Hays. For this very senlay upon my bed wanted to play," he says. "It's West. "I really dig Hemingway," sitive young woman, personal kind of 1;7y true love." Ian plans she relates. "Literature makes philosophy and everyday practice I think of you to contifiue soccer next year at me see things in different lights," go hand in hand. I touching my morning self either Ohio Wesleyan or the An encouraging teacher, West "To always notice things and with thoughts of both you and University of Virginia and afterhas served as an inspirational the sun be open is really important to wards even participate in v70rld sounding board for Erin, a prolific me," relates Erin. "I'm Spanish Cup soccer in Europe professionport who writes as many as twenthe blue skies are waiting for at heart," she adds, laughing. ally! His prospective future Literature is a very special you and I See ERIN, p. 9 coaches "have contacts" in way to bring the troubador out they tell me with their color Europe, and he hopes to play for the West German team, perhaps (I see afternoon blue through the even stepping into the shoes of his window near my bed) idol, goalie Tony Schumacher. Pointing to the immense shelf of the morning told me she loves videocassettes in his basement, YOU Ian comments, "They're all with the sun in your eyes Tony." I understand because the But year-round training and brown always did have certain practicing for the soccer season powers have not rendered him an academic slouch. He is an honor and the brown of the earth and o f student, having maintained a 3.5 morning chocolates shall always grade point average throughout bring high school, showing a special beautifilly to nzind thoughts taste for chemistry. "I really of your power 'get off' on Norman's class," he jokes. - Erin Hays Ian looks forward to the concert band season when he will be photo by Mariano Fernander one of the band's highest-seated Erin's love of people has sharpened her sixth sense.

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With one year under my belt, I can honestly say that this past year has been the best of my life. I'm lucky in that college has turned out to be everything I hoped it would. The opportunities that a university can offer to help a person broaden hisfher ho-

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by Stephanie Hug Newly-wed Mrs. Linda Shook has been in Ohio for many years. She went to Wyoming High School and attended Miami for college. She has taught at six different districts in the last six years: Wyoming, Talawanda, Princeton (junior high). Ross, Goshen, and now. Indian $4 Ill. A t these schools she has taken tlw place of teachers on rriaterrllty leave. "It's my specla11y." While she has htscn u o~.kuig with junior high stiiih.nts, the change back to hiyh ~cbool I\ one she has been looking forward to. "Teaching high school. I learn a lot. The kids ask interesting questions and are more mature. "The students zre great. They are interested in learning and contribute a lot to the class with the comments they make." Mrs. Shook enjoys the informal classes and Ihe contact she can have with the students. She enjoys teaching Home Economics (her present occupation) because it is practical and everyone can relate to it in the same way.

The freedom from supervisory duties like Study Hall and not having Homeroom every day leaves her with more time for hen students. She was also impressed with the turnout of the parents at Parent/Teacher Night. While her claqses are small. Mrs. Shook tcr;ls the tlome l.cc~nolr~ic s iiepsrtrnenl could be 1rpdnit.d. Har rnaln suggestion ulvc)lves having the kitchens renovated. "If there are twenty people and four kitchens, hall, five pt.ople d r r ~ a n d ~each r other's feet 2111 ~ h rtiinc: " A change in the i.11:,ut t j i the kitchens and nr'w eqtriprrre~~t would help a lot. i w i s Mr\ Shook. Besides ~ i i i s , silt: w c i ~ much enjoys he1 v!or k her(:. As for her hohbick, Mrs. Shook loves to travel, go earnpinp, and go backpacking. Whets shc was younger. S ~ I Ci i i ~ d 11i.r family would go on carnplng trips arr~und the United States. Inrernational14, the "on]y" thrng she has done is travel in f* ~rctpe. ~n the a~mrnerof 1981, and a friend backpacked ihrough

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Europe, staying in youth hostels. "The adventure was going into a new country and knowing where you will stay the night." She has alsc been to Hawaii on her recent

honeymoon! After six years of changing school districts, Mrs. Shook is ready to settle down and hopes to do so soon.

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Neod extra money to t a e Mary Joe or Ace to the drivein? The PTA can help you find ' the odd jobs to make that money. The PTA has organized a system by whichI IHHS s:tu. dents des~nng worK are. niven jobs by area rcesidents arho need a helping har~ d .The jo~bs, accompanied by reasona ble . . wages, range from yaraworK and baby sitting to window washi 1 helping at parties , or runn simple errands. Interested students are as.,to get involved in this prom by simply going to the h school office and fillling ( an application for,,.. Thn e, , dent will be contacted by ephone as requests come Anyone with questions cl cerning ---Tam dlo contact arlene Ir a t 561-9r

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Rirgit Hiv - "Mr. Norman and Mr. Schneidcr, for a source o T rntcrt:i;nnll'nt."

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Jazz Explosiotl with Freddie Hubbard and otllers - October 18 - Truly 'smokin'! Motorhead - October 29 - The only thing they 'jam' is their gears. Cincinnati Gardens All-Star Wrestliilg - Octobcr 12 N o drugs, alcohol, or deodorant.

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Sara Wilson and Lynn StefkoVich Schneider, because he's 'hot'! "

Bogart's Circle Jerks - October 10 - With Wasted Youth and The Rcduccd -a musical extravaganza - tonight!

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Coliseum N(>il Yourig - Octobe~ 21 'Wonderin' if you'll be o i n ' ? A1 Jarre~u- October 3 1 - Only the best.

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crafty player, and Reagan will have to keep a close eye on him. Unfortunately, going into the summit the odds are not on Reagan's side. He swapped a KGB spy in order to back American journalist Nicholas Daniloff, and this has placed him in a real deal-making mood. He might be fooled by a nice-looking 1

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was chosen by all her peers to lead them as President;" in the words of Mr. Jim Benken, DECA advisor, and creator of the award. "It provides a nice incentive for the students," added Benken. The club will be selling Enertainment '87 booklets, cheese, and .sausage during the next three weeks to raise money for the trip to tthe National

vents culminating in an arm wrestling championship, chili dog eating c o n t ~ s t , and the Grst annual Gary GelIert rnemorial chug.

Vanessa Campbell, Chatterling's Bootery ; Carla Ferguson, Hallmark Cards; Gretchen Froehlich, Gentry and Party Bizarre; Jeff Helms, Brendamours; Sonya Hoffert, Taylor Rental; Dave Malloy, Taylor Rental; Sydney Mark, Hallmark cards; Melissa McKee, Cadillac Plastics; Sue McNutt, Hallmark cards; Marilyn McQuitty, Video Sound Stage; Jocelyn Montgomery, Benetton; MarianMaderia Dry The Cleaners; Video NoelPotee, na Riggsbee,

DECA convention in New Orleans. All of the DECA seniors have found jobs. They must work a minimum of 15 hours a week, although most average between 20 ~ n d25 hours a week. Each earns approximately $3.35-3.75 per hour and gets one school credit. The seniors are working at the following local businesses: Susan Anderson, United Software lnc; Kate Berry, Brendaw r s ; Jenny Blank., Headlines;

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e NationiLI Honor Society cted its I~ e woffiasrs .. earl3 .

rne weeK. They are: Marlano nandez, president; Jeff ckey , Vice-President; KathBackus, Secretary; and Marc~ Jacobson, Treasurer HC .*. M.... is also beginning to 1plan the annual NHS raffle, wl~ i c hwillt begin on October 27. u

awards assembly and lunch. On being asked how he thought the team would do, McFadden replied,"It Rob will definitely be a titanic clash between diametrically opposing forces-only the strong will survive." offer from that master of used car salesmen Gorbachev and end up giving away something like the Strategic Defense Initiative. Still, we shouldn't give up on this old fox. He has proven time and time again that he works best when it appears the odds are against him. l t would not he surprising to see Reagan come away from Ireland a cle-m winner.

and Mark qualified them for the state compefition, November 7, and 8. If the team does well at the state competition, they can go to New Orleans to compete in the national championship, later this year. Mr. Jim Benken, DECA advisor, commented, "This is the seventh consecutive year that DECA has qualified for state. I'm really proud of the students."

DECA won two first place spots at the district competition, against 17 other schools, at West Clermont career center, yesterday. Senior Dave Malloy took first place in public relations, male, while Sydney Mark won the parliamentary law division. Vanessa Campbell finished fourth in public relations, female. The high placing of Malloy

AFS to explain Summer A b r o a d program The AFS International Club will meet in the media center at the high school on Tuesday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m. to explain the club's American Abroad program for the summer of 1987. Criona McLaughlin will speak on her summer in Peru, and other returnees will share their experiences. Present AFS students Nobuko Musado of Kyoto, Japan, and Cristiano Rossi of Milano, Italy will be present at the meeting. All students interested in becoming a part of the program are

encouraged to come t o the meeting. To be eligible for the American Abroad program, a student must be 16, have finished the 10th grade, and have a strong C average. Mrs. Carolyn B Berry, chapter president, says a candidate must be enthusiastic about meeting new and different people in a new enviornment. Students who are not able t o attend the October 7.8 meeting can obtain an application to become a candidate for the Summer Abroad program from Mr. Bern.ard in the art department]

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Freshman Do you think companies should divest interests in South Africa?

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40% 31% 28%

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28% 48% 24%

Do you think companies should be required to dvest interests in South Africa?

yes no don't know

0% 81% 19%

6% 53% 41%

17% 67% 17%

72% 20%

Do you believe that South Africa is making genuine efforts to dismantle apartheid?

yes no don't know

16% 58% 25%

15% 50% 35%

When, if ever, do you think there will be a revolution in South Africa?

1-2 weeks inside a year within your lifetime never

10% 10% 60% 20%

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5% 11% 72% 11%

trytogetby protest peacefully protest violently

25% 42% 33%

19% 54% 26%

16% 58% 26%

try to get by protest apartheid leave the country support apartheid

17% 25% 58% 0%

16% 16% 59% 9%

5% 53% 37% 5%

If you were a non-white in South Africa, what would you do? If you were a white in South Africa, what would you do?

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politically speaking

by Jay Fitton Last week President Reagan was dealt what many believe was the biggest defeat of his Presidential term: his veto of the South African sanctions bill was overridden overwhelmingly in not only the House of Representatives but also, the Republicancontrolled Senate. This shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone, least of all President Reagan, as he certainly deserved it. Now, I am certainly not saying that I agree with sanctions, but I do think that something should be done to put a stop to in South Africa. The Reagan administration's policy of "constructive engagement" is a cop-out. It amounts to sitting by idly while the situation grows

worse and worse. This is why many Senators, especially Republicans, voted for sanctions. They don't agree with sanctions, but it was their way of sending a message to the President to do something. And Presidmt Reagan can do something. Of course, now that the sanctions have been passed, it's probably too late, but several months ago he could have travelled to South Africa to personally meet with President Botha. He could have informed Botha of our (America's) feelings about apartheid, and threatened to take harsh action if steps weren't taken soon. This is what President Reagan should have done, but he didn't. Now he is beginning to pay the price. Let's

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Miami Middletown sponsor college fair Representatives from about seventy colleges and universities will be on hand to talk with high school students at the annual college information day at Miami University Middletown from noon to three on Monday, Novcniber 3 in the campus recreation center. Special sessions on study skills, career planning ' 1 .Iancisl aid will be held !: , -;.. me'

humor column by Joe Anderson If you have listened to the radio within the last month, you have probably heard a song that is an interesting mix of two styles. The song is called 'Walk This Way" and was written by Aerosmith. Recently, however, it has been played by the black g o u p Run-D.M.C. This group's albums normally include various 'rap' and 'disco' songs, but now, they've decided to change their style somewhat. Inspired by the success of its most recent album, Run-D.M.C. has announced that it will release another similar album. This newest production will include other songs that have been proved popular in their o r i ~ , inal versions. To be featured are the 'rap' versions of "Comfortably Numb" and "Goodbye, Cruel World" by Pink Floyd. Considerable additions of drum machine and extra 'rhythm syllables' to words will make these songs more upbeat.

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In addition, the financial aid staff will be available t o provide information about new regulations and required forms. "Students from throughout the area are invited, and we welcome parents who may want to drop in for information about college," said Mary Lu Flynn, director of admission at Miami Middletown.

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ba at one that costs less. So don't let estimates of high costs discourage you. Don't give up on the college you really want to attend slmply because you're not sure you can afford it. The only way you'll know for sure if you can afford the college of your choice is to apply for both admission and financial aid. - . Keep your options open. Find out what you have to do to apply for financial aid, when you have to do it, and how to do it right the first time. And if you have questions, ask someone: your counselor or a college financial aid administrator. It's worth the effort!.

ERIN, from p. 7 ty poems in only a few weeks. This man of many nicknames is regarded with the utmost respect by the passionate young writer. "I've never called him Bob and I never shall," she smiles. An intense interest in her fellow man is characteristic of Erin. "I love people,'' she explains, "especially men." But khool, she has decided, isn't necessarily the best place to lcarn about people. "I have to go to school; I can't

pioneers trendy 'acid rap' Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and AC/DC in disco. "We'll do 'Runnin' With the Devil' for sure." They were also considering adding Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries' and some of the Nutcracker Suite. When askea as to the feasibility of transforming a classical instrumental into a 'rap', Mr. k u n said, "No problem, man. Drum machines and synthesizers work magic with that kind of thing. No problem." To accurately produce the Black Sabbath and AC/DC songs, D. and C. have acquired a serious drug problem and have taken While to "trashing" some may hotelsay rooms. that

In an exclusive interview; the groap's leader, Mr. Run, told this reporter, "Yeah, we might slide in a little 'Sounds of Silence' or 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters', and the theme

song of the Mickey Mouse Club looks good. All our style, of course." The group's other members, D., M., and C., predicted the inclusion of 'rap' Black

they've gone too far, thk reporter feels otherwise. Whether it turns out to be Pink Floyd, Simon & Tchaikovsky ,Black Garfunkel, Run-D.M.C.'s Sabbath, upor

an enjoyable album combination promises to that be coming should make the 'Top 40 Countdown'.

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Reflective narrator propels 'Stand' by Lee Tucker "It was a long time ago, only if you measure in terms of years." This was the profound opening line that narrator Richard Dreyfus spoke in the spectacular movie, Stand by Me. In the movie, the always successful flashback is used by narratw Dreyfus, plays picture a writer starts inashis Dreyfus thirties.is whoThe

talking about his boyhood friend, Chris Chambers, who had been killed in a bar argument he had tried t o stop. Starting with the narrator sitting on a desolate back country road with the newspaper headline of Chambers' death, the movie soon portrays a sad, sensitive, yet humorous depiction of the lives of four twelve-year-old boy friends who set out to find a dead body far away from their home. The failure of Gordon's

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(Dreyfus) parents to cope with his brother's death causes his departure from home and a close friendship with Chris Chambers, fatherlike, but branded as the school "no-gooder'". Their other two pen pals, Eddie and Vcrn, play a somewhat less significant role than Gordon and Chris, but, like the characters of Gordon and Chris, their personalities develop directly into the plot of the story. Such a scene as the four boys stopping in a prohibited junkyard illustrates one of the more humorous sections of the movie. As four boys are nervously passing through, the narrator mentions the legend of the dog that protects the proprietor and the junkyard. The legend says that "Choeper" knows (and attacks) only one part of the human anatorny. In mad hysteria Gordon flees the

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junkyard right behind the other three who are cheering him o n as "Chopper" races to catch the ob . ject of his chase. However, the movie's funhy aspects are carefully contrasted with the philosophical parts of the picture like the melancholy scene when the four boys :Ire confronted with the young dead boy at the side of the railroad tracks. After they place an anonymous call reporting the discovery of the body, the narrator gives a short synopsis of the outcome of his other three friends. Like all great movies, Stand by Me ends in a subtle twist. We see Dreyfus, Gordon now thirty-some years of age, typing at his computer, and ending the picture typing, "I never had any friends . Jesus, like I did at twelve does anyone? "

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"I love to dance . I love closing in on her own distinctive picnics," she sm ilcs. ~ummerrimc philosophy. She laughed when hcr interviewer showed her the gives her the opportunity to number of times the word "love" "experience" her friends and turned up in his notes. If the family. "This last summer was vibcs arc right, maybe this lovely righteous living," she says with a minstrel will capture her philoreflective gin. sophy in a poem. It appears as if Erin Hays is

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Juniors announce 'new and exciting' plans by Jamie Winget The theme for this year's Fall Homecoming will be fairy tales. To celebrate this event, the Class of '88 has proposed many activities. Every day of Homecoming

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by Bert Sheard The Braves football team faces Loveland tonight in a game that could determine the team's final standing in the league. Loveland and Indian Hill each have only one loss in league play so far, and a second loss would knock either team from contention. The Braves enter the game with a 4-2 record overall and a 3-1 mark in the league. Braves defeat Deer Park The team's most recent victory was a 7-3 decision over Deer park last week. Although heavily favored this year, Indian Hill had not beaten the Wildcats since 1979. The game began with a defensive struggle, as neither team was able to score in the first three quarters. Deer Park was the first to break the lack-up, kicking a field goal midway through the fourth quarter. The Braves received the ensuing kickoff and moved the ball well, gaining several first downs on the running of Steve Slazyk and John Darre, who was in for the injured Todd Sumerel. The

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Junior Todd Sumerel has provided Coach Pat Ballinger with a formidable seen since the days of Kevin Viox. are ci tough football team." drive stalled, however, bringing &st defeat comes at Wyoming up a third and eleven situation. The Braves decided to go for the The team suffered its only score and quarterback Jim Ber- league loss of the year during a The b g threw a 38-yard touchdown rainstorm at Wyoming. Cowboys scored early in the first to flanker James Johnson to make quarter to take a 7-0 lead. The the final score 7-3 in favor of the game was then called because of Braves. "Need a great week of practice" lightning at the end of the first Although pleased with the quarter. win, Braves coach Pat Ballinger The game was resumed emphasized the need for improve- Saturday exactly where it was left ment. "We need a great week of off. Both offenses were stalled on practice to beat Loveland; they the mudclogged field and the score remained 7-0 until the fourth quarter. Midway through the final period, a long run by Jim Berling brought the Braves to the Wyoming five-yard-line. The Wyoming defense held to make it fourth down and one on the oneyard-line. From there, Berling scored on a quarterback sneak to make it 74. The Braves lined up to kick and tie the game, but the wet ball slipped on the tee and the kick was short. The Braves came up short as well, 7-6. Football stuns Reading 'I have been principal for eleven years and have been waiting all this time for something photo by Mariano Fernandez like this to happen." These postJason Kincaid dives for an incomplete pass from Jim Berling in the game words by Dr. Feltman perBraves' historic upset of number two ranked AA Reading. haps best describe the feeling at '

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running attack that has not been Indian Hill after the Braves upset Reading 14-10. Reading, picked to f i i s h second in the league and ranked second in the city in AA, were heavily favored to beat the Braves. But at the Hill there were other ideas. Working an extra half hour each night, the team installed a new defense designed t o shut down Reading's highly acclaimed passing game. The defense lived up to all expectations, but the offense was unable to move the ball in the first half, giving Reading excellent field position. The Blue Devils used this to their advantage, kicking a field goal in the first quarter and scoring on a 23-yard run in the second t o make it 10-0 at the half. The Braves were still confident, however, and got the offense rolling in the second half. In the third quarter Jim Berling scored on a 6-yard run t o make it 10-7 and in the fourth quarter Todd Sumerel scored to make the final score'Y4-10. The Brave's game against Loveland is certain t o be their toughest so far. The team is hoping for their second big upset and preparing extra hard this week for it.

Week will be given a theme. Monday the 13th will be hat and glasses day, Wednesday will be red and white day, and Thursday will be pajama day. Friday is a teacher in-service day, and plans for Tuesday are still tentative. The annual bonfire and effigy contest will be held Thursday night. This year though, a new twist has been added. The movie Weird Science will be shown on the football field immediately afterwards for anyone interested. It will be a "sit-in" type movie and the movie will be projected onto a large sheetlscreen. The junior class also has many new ideas for this year's Prom ceremony. The dinner and dance this year will be held at the Clarion Hotel downtown. Plans for a 'Monte-Carlo' cruise after Prom are in progress. The plan involves the renting of a party riverboat, on which students would play faculty-run casino games with play money. There will also be a live band and dance floor on the

Commenting o n the Y ear, cosecretary Amy Burroughs replied, 'We have lots of new and exciting:

boat, as well as an unchaperoned third level for those couples who want t o 'watch the stars'.

ideas that should go over well if everyone gets involved."

Latin Club to have active year by Tiffany Meyer The Latin Club is once again selling Indian Hill sweatsuits to raise money for its activities. This will be the second year the sweatsuits have been offered, and this year boasts a new sweatshirt design. Students in charge of the sweatsuit sales include sophomore Kelly Dewey, and freshmen Becky DaIltlrd, Aida Bekele, Mitsu Binns, and Kristen Irvin. The chairmen of the various

project committees for State Latin Convention have been named. Chairman of the club skit is sophomore Libby Kleinn~an. Junior Scott Niehaus is the club audio-visual chairman. Sophomore Lisa Berry is in charge of the club project. Club banner design chairman is Dewey. And sophomore Cathy Kem pczinski is the head of the club scrapbook. 'The club's sponsor, Mr. Sherwin Little, conlments, "This is the strongest start we have ever

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gotten off to. Wc are look^^^ forward t o a fun year!" Recently, ' forty-five of the members gathered at a local bowling alley and participated in a tournament. The Latin Club membership has reached over 110 members which qualifies it as one of the largest Latin clubs in the nation with prizes awarded t o the highest scorers. It was an opportunity for the junior high and high school members of the Latin club t o come together and get better acquainted.

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harmony. So far Henley says he is,"delighted with the vocal quality of this year's Premeires."

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editorial Sophomores in the most accclcratcd kngiisli ciassus received a rather shocking anno~rncenlent at the end of last school year: Indian Hill's two-year, awardwinning Advanced Placement English program was t o be effectively dismantled. In its place would bc a hybrid denoted in administrative registers as "AP/Honors English". Many parents and studm ts were understandably dismayed. Until this year, the junior and senior knglish prograrrls were conlposed of three tiem: regiilar, Honors, and A? English. The only discernable differences between the Honors and AP programs were speed and orientation. The latter was designed expressly for the Advanced Placement English examination in the spring of a student's senior year, making it inherently more rigorous in the area of composition than the other two levels. Generally, only the inost motivated students were selected for the AP program. For years the arrangement had worked well, garnering impressive results o n the AP exam, as well as the Ohio Tests of Scholastic Achievement.

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Madeira 6-0, tie M e r c y by Amy Burroughs The girls varsity soccer team is nearing the end of their season many upcoming challenges. Their record now stands at 7-6-1, which record now stands at 66-1, which they are desperately seeking to improve. On Wednesday, the Lady Braves blew away Madeira with a score of 6-0. "We played together and really looked like a team," said senior Diana Greiner. On ofgoals and Kathy Backus, Kathy Ott, and Kelly Ovington also contributed a goal to the win. They hope to put on a similar performance tomorrow when they meet Cincinnati Country Day at home. This week they battled Mercy, the number twelve ranked team in the city. They should have won the game because "Indian H a outplayed them," commented Coach Sandy Schwartz, but they tied with a score of 4-4. Senior Diana Greiner, one of the most consistent offensive players on the team, had two goals and Indian Hill led throughout most

Juniors in the new program find fault with its a t t e ~ n p t s to homogenize students of various levels of sheer interest and no ti vat ion. One junior who was destined for the AP program after his sophomore year noted, "Now that the AP and Honors students have been combined, it will put an unnecessary strain o n Honors students whil uilfairly holding back those students fit for A? work." Thc nuinber of students in the original program fluctuated yearly, depending on the relative motivation and overall potential of the grarle level. The class of 1987 fielded roughly 30 people for the junior year, expanding that nunlber with transfers from the honors level t o require two class periods this year. The class of 1988 is presently filling two class periods of "A.P./Honors" English, which could conceivably be redivided into two distinct levels as in previous years. Disgruntled students as well as teachers of English would like t o see this most necessary of reconstructions after a very serious organizational furlx l1N.T.

editorial Perhaps one of the most widespkad sources ot dissatisfaction in the Indian Hill High School among both students and teachers is the ever-increasing emphasis on national and statewide standardized testing. Certainly every s t ~ l d e n t has heard one teacher o r another griping about preparing Basic Skills tests, and certainly every teacher has heard a multitutle of students griping about taking them. Relief does not look hopef~ll. In the recent on-site evaluation of the high school by representatives of the State government, the most highly-approved aspect of the school's curriculum was its inore-thanadequate use of Basic Skills tests and E. R. B.'s t o produce "competency-based education". (Chicftuin, Vol~imc 36. No. 2; article by James Anderson: "Evaluation Team Commends 'Highly Structured' Curricul~un", p. 3,) If' IH's Board o f Education conforms to the State's infatuation with statistics, national percentiles, ranks, and figures, all m e ~ n b e r s of the high school community will undoubtedly be burdened with even more testing. The Board is entrusted with doing what they feel will enhance and advance the educational process a t IH to the greatest extent, and Chidtuin feels that this cannot be accon~plished with reckless disregard for the opinions of Indian Hill's st~lderltsand te:ac.herc - - ---- - - -. Unfortunately, in this area, it seems that that is exactly liow the Board has approached issue of

of the game. They were completely dominated by tl::,; power of number three ranked Ursuline last wee! and were defeated by a score of 7-0. Senior Lynn Stanforth had one of her best games of the season, but unfortunately the rest of the team didn't do quite as well. Two of their best defensive pTayers were ~ u and t "the kids really tried," k i d Schwartz, but the opponent was just too much for them. One of their best games of the year was the defeat of Clermont Northeastern, where they totally dominated with a score of 6-0. Their new freshman goalie, Susan Smith, was credited with the shutout and Greiner commented that, "Susan has been a positive addition to the varsity squad and will be even better in upcoming years." Another exciting game was the victory over Wyoming with a score of 3-2. At the time, Wyoming was ranked thirteenth in the city and was a real chal-

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Kathy Backus steals the ball from her Ursuline opponent. is coming Up on me u r u anu lenge for the Lady Braves. It was probably one of their better they are preparing themselves to games even though, with two beat Clermont Northeastern again in order to move on to play players injured, they haJ to number two ranked Anderson switch some positions and adjust accordingly. They are not seeded, but they are expecting t o do very well. The girls' sectional tournament

Tennis team advances to state once again standardized testing. Not only have Indian Hill students and teachers voiced their disapproval in t h e halls and classrooms of t h e high school building, but Chic)jtain has, in fact, submitted previous editorials exhibiting its strong concern for the obvious contradiction between the Board's course of action and the students' wants and needs. As has been stated all too many times seemingly without heed, the excessive e n ~ p l o y m e n t of meai~ingless evaluations chips away substantially at time which should be reserved for the precious learning opportunities available in our classrooms. We clearly have a capable student body and a morethan-qualified teaching staff; n o standardized testing is needed t o prove this. Does the State of Ohio have no faith in its young people? Does the Board of Education have n o faith in its faculty? And, perhaps inost importantly, does o u r Board of elected officials lack the confidence and stability t o make its own decisions for its own school?

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by Sarah Miller The girls tennis team has done it again. Yesterday, they defeated Northmont 3-2 to qualify for team state. Andrea Farley claimed first singles with a 6-1, 6-0 victory followed by Molly Poffenberger at second singles and Debbie Horton/Tracy Barton at first doubles, both winning 6-0,6-0. Coach Crilley is locking forward to October 26 when the1 team will begin their path to another state championship, but in order to do so, she feels they must really rise t o the occasion If able to pass the first round, the Squaws will face a tough Toledo Mt. Notre Dame. Crilley is especially excited for this match, "This should be the first real competition our top players have really had this year." In the district tournament held this past weekend, the team performed exceptionally well. Singlesplayer, Andrea Farley, won decisively, continuing her quest for a second straight state title. ~ ~ ~ team ~of Meanwhile, the doubles Mollv Poffenberger and Debbie Horton romped uncontested through the tournament without losing a game.

Horton has the unique opportunity to win her third straight state doubles title, although she's without her former partner Aubrey Abbott who's down with an injury. The Squaws extended their string of consecutive wins t o 54 last week against some of their

gainst the respectable teams of Walnut Hills, Ursuline, and Madeira. n Against both ~ i n n e ~ t o wand Seven Hill, the Lady Hitters were able to cruise to 4-1 victories. Crilley is very proud of her "Hardworking" team, and feels that the line-up is even stronger than last year. One reason for this improvement is the depth that new freshmen and junior Katie Zicka have added. Veteran players Farley, Horton and Poffenberger have

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game and Crilley feels that tnelr tennis is improving with every match. The team's goal for the season is to "have every player playing at their best in every match," said Coach Crilley. And if the regular season is any indication of their success, the Squaws are certainly close to their aspiration. An added bonus is the good attitude and hardworking attitude of the team which is especially promising as the team advances to the state tournament.

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State champion Andrea Farley toughest competition of the season Coach CJrilley was especially pleased with the 3-2 win over y > which (she : Centerville characterized as "probably the highlight of the season so far." The team also had three dccisive shutouts this par;! l3.cp.k

by Bert Sheard The JV football team has lmproved their record to 4-1 overall and 3-1 in the league. The team's defense has been the key to success so far, shutting out two of their last three opponents. The Braves scored only once in their muddy game against Deer Park last Saturday, but it was enough as the defense recorded a shutout to maintain the 8-0 lead. Danny Misali ran back a blocked punt for an apparent second score ping itpenalty. but was called back on a clip-

with the scoring as well. Two fist half safties made the score 4-0. In the second half Danny Topping booted a 44 yard field goal to make the final score 7-0. The team suffered its only defeat of the year in a 15-0 loss t o Reading. Reading scored o n a pair of long passes in the first half and the Braves were unable t o come back against the tough Reading defense. With a 4-1 rccord, this is the most successful JV team in many yaars. The team hopes to continuc with this success during thc In the Brave's victory ovcr Wyoming, thc dcfcnse h ~ l l ~ c d \ctL.t)ntl 1):1II' 01' thc. season.

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by Chris Kempczinski The past few weeks have been filled with optimistic predictions about a seemingly resurgent Braves offense. With fourteen goals in two games, it appeared that the scoring woes of the boys soccer team were just a memory. However, those concerns resurfaced again last night in a critical game against Milford. Ranked number seven in the city, wthis game was viewed as IH's fist serious chance to break into the citywide rankings. The Eagles struck first with about twenty minutes left in the first half on a head ball which looped over onrushing goalie Ian Meyzr. IH attempted numerous offensive attacks which were continually repulsed. Said Coach Jim Vockell "We (didn't) ... work the ball out to the wings," which provided the Braves with few serious scoring opportunities. In the second half Milford struck again on a corner kick which was nudged into the goal by an Eagle headball. Aside from pushing the score to 2-0. this

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goal posed a serious blow to Indian Elill's confidence. Forced into a game of "catchup," the team never established the sorely needed passing game. Said Greg Long, "We need to do short passes," however that advice was for naught as the Braves continued to play kickball there-

by sealing the 2-0 loss. On a more optin~isticnote, the Braves romped past CAPE in a league match on Tuesday. With goals from Reagan Bransom (2), Trey Isgrig, Bruce Johnson, and Charlie Gall the team cruised to a 5-0 victory. The shutout was also IH's scventh of the year,

by Joy Rowe The Birdie Braves are once again on their way to another state tournament. After losing to Bethel-Tate by a mere stroke last Monday, September 29, they bounced back the following Wednesday to tie them for the district championships with a total score of 320. Unfortunately for the Braves, they lost on the first playoff hole by scoring a sole par compared to Bethel-Tate's 3 pars. Leading the Braves was runner-up medalist Jim Thornton who shot an astounding 3-overpar 75. Despite unfavorable weather conditions, including a 2% hour rain delay, Thornton

was able to maintain concentration throughout the round. Thornton credits his superb round to excellent putting and his dbility to get up and down for par. When asked his predictions for the team's future, Thornton says, "I think we have a real good chance of going to state." Also playing well for the Braves at districts was Matt Sheakley with a 76 and Mark . Higgins and Chris Kropp who shot an 83 and 86, respectively. Adding to their accomplishments is the title of Cincinnati Hills League champions which they earned last Monday for the third consecutive year. Scoring a 343, the Braves defeated second

placing them In a three \\a\; tie for third place in the city. Against a typically poor Deer Park squad, IH romped to another shutout while scoring nine goals against the shellshocked Wildcats. But the score is deceptive in that IH played an unimpressive eighty minutes. Said Vockell, "It's no big deal to beat a Deer Park 9-O.,. DO the things we work --- on ---

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place Mariernont by six strokes, and Zoveland and CAPE by seven strokes. Sheakley led the Braves with an 83, while Kropp and Rolf Schorr scored an $6 followed by Higgins' 88 to secure the victory. Sheakley was also named to the CHL All League Thornton was team while named Honorable Mention. Today, the Braves are competing at Weatherwax Golf Club in Middleton in the regional tournament. West states that no matter what happens today, he will be pleased. "This year's team has performed far beyond anyone's expectations."

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by Joy Rowe The regional tournament is rapidly approaching for the girls golf team. After playing every team in the region with the exception of Ursuline Academy, Coach Garwood feels that a state qualifier i s q u i t e ~ o s s i b l e . he only team which has previously beatcn the Lady Braves is Lakota, so two spots are left for I.H. to fill in order to qualify for state. Although Lakota has been the only team to beat I.H., the team is actually 6-4. The other two losses appear on their record because of recent forfeits against Centerville and Taylor last Monday and Wednesday. Facing two probable victories, the golfers had to forfeit at the last minute because fourth player Kelly Ovington was needed at the varsity soccer games and was unable to attend the matches. Indian Hill was able to collect enough players on Monday, September 29th to raise their record to 6-4 with a victory over Greenville. Joy Rowe .was medalist at Canlargo C.C. to lead the team to a 217-272 win. Beth Hall also played well, shooting a personal course low round of 53 to add to thc win.

Prior to the Greenville match, Garwood sent Hall, Rowe, and Lori Reiplinger to the Centerville Invitational. Once again, due to conflicting schedules of

the other team members, the Lady Braves were unable to enter as a team. Rowe was medalist in this five team tournament by shooting a 3-over-par 40.

If the team continues to Shoot their recent low scores, they should plan to attend the first ever Ohio State University golf tournament.

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by Amy Burroughs The girls valsity field hockey team is nearing the end of their season and it has been a season full of many surprises, both pleasant and unpleasant. One of their tougher games of the season was played on Tuesday against Fairmont, a Dayton school that is very strong in field hockey. Last time, Fairmont blew the Squaws away, but this time the girls were ready and they put up a fight to hold this mighty team to a win of only 4-0. Part of the win can be credited to sophomore goalie Emily Mayo, who had many difficult saves. There is a possibility of the Squaws meeting this team in the state tournament. Last week, the girls battled Seven Hills for the third time to come out with their most exciting game of the season so far. The

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Squaws crushed the opponent with their good hockey skills and their dominant spirit to finish the game off with a score of 6-0. Senior Sarah Wilson was the lead scorer with three ,goals and seniors Michelle Harmon, Molly Higgins, and Emily Ruff also contributed goals. Hamm said, "the girls really wanted the game and they deserved it. Everyone played fantastic, gave one hundred percent, and played as a team." After traveling up to Dayton last week in the midst of a downpour, the Squaws were defeated by Oakwood, a team they had previously tied. The fields were muddy, but "Oakwood outhustled us," commented Coach Hamm. The score was 1-0 in favor of the squaws at half time, thanks to a goal made by Wilson, but the team let down their guard in the second half and allowed

Oakwood to win with a score of 2-1. Probably the most upsetting games of the season have been the team's two losses to Summit Country Day. They suffered their second loss last week with a score of 1-0 and signifigantly diminished their chances at the league title. As they near' the end of the season, there are many challenges ahead for the girls varsity field hockey team. Although their record of 3-8-4 is not a sign of power, they intend to really show their stuff when the state tournament starts next Friday. On October 17th, the squaws will play the winner of the TalawandaFaimont game, which will probably be their most exciting game of the season.

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by Jamie Winget Competing for the first time, the Indian Hill English department has entered a team in the Miami University Scholastic Writing Awards Program. The high school's team is comprised of senior Rob McFadden, and juniors Jennifer Cobb and Jay Fitton. The Scholastic Writing Awards Program is a competition to iwdge students' writing abilities. Edch team must provide for judging a sample of their best prose, either written in the past or specifically for the competition. The group must then provide a collaborative essay of a designated topic. The teams this year were

given a choice of two topics. Indian Hill's topic is to give a specific example of media, and discuss why it is popular and what this popularity reveals about us and our generation. Members must also provide a signed statement explaining what they did for their team's paper. Mrs. Elizabeth Ackley , IH's team advisor said that,"all three competitors learned to compromise in order to agree, but I'm interested in seeing what the whole purpose of this kind of competition is." The team will travel to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, al-

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Juniors Jennifer Cobb, Jay Fitton, advisor Mrs. Elizabeth Ackley, and senior Rob McFadden will travel to Miami University on October 25 to compete in the Scholastic Writing Awards Program.

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Peer counselors talk stress on T.V. by Susan Appel The Indian Hill Peer Counseling program has been selected to participate in a television program entitled "Preventing Teenage Suicide" for public television station WCET. The program will air on November 19, 1986. Peer Counseling was selected as "an example of what high school groups throughout the area are doing to counsel students to handle their feelings," explained advisor Miss Elizabeth Hackman. ''Apparently our Peer Counselors

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are fairly unique in the Greater Cincinnati area." Representatives from WCET were present to film the October 2nd Peer Counseling meeting, which dealt primarily with stress management and stress prevention. The program is similar to one in which all of the freshmen

have participated this year. In addition, WCET will return early next week to interview three students and Dr. Barbara Voelkel about Peer Counseling. The Peer Counselors became involved in WCETYsprogram after Dr. Voelkel made a presentation about the Peer Counselors at an

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educational seminar. A representative of WCET who heard her speak there then contacted the school about involving the Peer Counselors. 'Teen suicide and suicide prevention are among the most important problems today. It's an honor for Indian Hill to be selected to participate in such a worthy cause," said principal Dr. Karl Feltrnan.

' Winnie-the-Pooh' to perform tomorrow by Stacy Scoble The Indian Hill Drama Club is performbg Winnie-the-Pooh today for the elementary school and Saturday, October 11 at 7 :30 for the public. Leading the cast in a wellstuffed yellow suit is junior Tom Brucher as Pooh. Senior Katherine White compliments Pooh, as Piglet. Juniors Duane Whiting and ~ilf"Kefauver perform as Rabbit and Owl, respectively. Senior James Anderson mopes on stage as Eeyore as brother Joe Anderson, junior, aptly plays Christopher Robin, head of the Hundred Acre Wood.

Other cast members include sophomores Laura [email protected] Ben Nemo, starring as Kanga and Roo, two kangcroos. The narrator is Stacy Scoble. What would a children's play be without various woodland animals played by senior Stephanie Jahns, juniors Beth Haley, Jennifer Cobb, sophomores Andy Schwartz, Catie Luttrel, and Nicole Sandiford. Katherine White feels the most special part of the children's play is oddly enough, the children. "There is nothing Like the reaction that you get when you meet the kids after the play. Their faces

and compliments make it all w a ~ t while." h Senior Susar Appel, stage manager, is taking a different approach to this play. "Instead of running around trying to get everything done at once, I've done a little more managing. It should help the play run a little smoother." The director, Miss Mary Berwanger is enthuslastlc apout m e play. She is receiving calls from North Kentucky and Indiana the play. from schools interested in seeing