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"ISsss ',A^ HORNET i? f\ wm Table of Contents ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS 34 1101; \ ET ACADEMICS 78 1983 ALBUM 110 Beech Grove High School 5330 Hornet Avenue Beech Grove, Indiana 46107 A Staff Presentation ADS 146a Beech Grove High School was established in 1917, and the first building was located at Tenth and Main. In 1955 the high school moved to 1248 Buffalo and shared facilities with the junior high school. The high school students went to school from 7 to 12 and the junior high students wentfrom 1 to 6. Finally the school board made plans to solve the half-day system and in 1966 the high school moved to 5330 Hornet Avenue. The high school has gone from a six member graduating class in 1921, toa 185 member graduating class in 1983. From 192 1 to 1983, the faculty members have gone from seven to 43. In the past 63 years, 5,481 students have graduated from Beech Grove High School. In 1933, the high school became a member of the North Central Association of Secondary Schools when it was given a first class com mission rating by the State Depart ment. The high school was evaluated again this year and was given a superior rating. In 1974, the school began a long process of remodeling with the ad dition of an auditorium. In 1976, the swimming facilities were con structed and in 1977, Beech Grove High School had it's first boys and girls swim teams. From 1979 through 1982, the high school was involed in a multi-phase renovation program, redecorating and instal ling new equipment in each of the departments. In addition, new lockers were installed and the gym, as well as the hallways were painted. So as one can see, from a small seedling, a Beech Grove Hornet Tree has grown. BEECH GROVE i SCHOOL \y|H i ^^^^ _l_ 1 . —j A The students of BGHS began what appeared to be just another year with the usual feelings of the "apprehensive" Freshmen, "en thusiastic" Sophomores, "cool" ABOVE: # 1 Fan of Beech Grove, Nick Petrone, builds school spirit Juniors, and "happy" Seniors. with the support of Mr. Johnson, Athletic Director. However, the mood for the year seemed somewhat different than Senior swimmers break school record in 400 yd. Free-relay to win BG in the past. It was hard to explain Invitational at first and all year long people be gan to realize WE ARE BEECH GROVE. Even the teachers showed spirit and pride for our school with those flashy orange staff shirts that they wore to school and to the extra- curricular activities. Never before was there so much noise and enthusiasm revealed at the pep sessionsand school assem blies. As the attendance began to rise at the extra-curricular activities the teams began to bring home more victories and awards for the Hor nets. The volleyball team, swim mers, and wrestlers posted best- ever season records. This mood seemed to spread as if it were an BELOW: Senior captain, Tom Cruse, leads team in best season ever. epidemic. Indeed, it was an epi demic, "HORNET FEVER" had taken hold in Beech Grove. This renewed spirit and loyalty to BGHS demonstrated tomany studentsthe benefits received from becoming "involved" during their high school years. "HORNET FEVER" is what school is all about. As you can see throughoutthe 1983 edition of the HORNET, "HORNET FEVER" is here to stay. 4/ACTIVITIES FEVEi ORNET FEVER HORNET FEVER * !3S \m\r^tft a •JHP *5 rfj ^^^^^^™ • " jl -H w' ~j W^ ABOVE: Leading scorer, Chuck Harper, goes for two more! LEFT: Mid-State swim champs continue their winning ways by capturing BG Invitational. ABOVE LEFT: First-year head coach, Dave Ancelet, gives David Stratton some last second strategy to bring home a victory for the Hornets over Lawrence C. ABOVE: Vol- leyballers first to catch "Hornet Fever' winning Mid-State title. LEFT: Wrestlers take Mid-State and Sectional crowswith 5 individual champions. ACTIVITIES/5 llll IIII Senior Victory in Powder Puff Bragging rights for the year re turned to the Senior Class with a Senior victory over the Junior Class. The Power Puff game, sponsored by the cheerleaders, matched the Seniors against the Sophomores in the first period and the Juniors against the Freshmen in the second period with the Juniors and Seniors meeting in the finals. The Seniors were led by quarter back, Paige Bates and running backs, Debbie Dukes and Gina Lomax. Dukes scored the winning touchdown in overtime. Other note worthy players included Robbie Hensley for the Frosh, Robin Adams for the Soph's, and Kerri Wething ton who boomed a 45-yard punt for the Juniors. Sophomore coaches Mason and Sullivan tell players, "whenyouS-news, you lose!!!" Where were these graceful "young ladies' during cheerleader tryouts? Sophomores Jenny James and Sandy Dickinson stop Senior Gina Lomax a foot from the goal line 6/ACTIVITIES Cruse Wins Third Annual RUN-FOR-FUN Mr. Harvey Warmer, Varsity Track coach, established the Run-For-Fun three years ago. The annual fall event has enjoyed great success with well over 100 students and faculty members participating. Awards are pre sented to the top teams and individual finishers. In the three-year history of the event, Tom Cruse has won the last two years, holding the course record time of 8:08 for the 1-/2-mile run. Junior Jerry Dailey leads a pack of runners entering the final Senior Tom Cruse coasts to victory past finish judge, Mr. Robert stretch to the Finish Line. Gambrel. It was Tom's second win in two years. i * ACTIVITIES/7 1983 W^A^^ a m\ Sc •. TJ w\ / sssWm / ._— V / Todd Butler helps Vicki Carey as they display new band uniforms. ABOVE: The 1983 Brain Game Team congregate at their favorite "hang-out", the library. RIGHT: Spirits reign as Ron Doughty and Mike Page find their lockers decorated for County. 8 ACTIVITIES fSTCTt-- TTY "WE ARE BEECH GROVE!" Just self, and what it isyou are trying to what does this really mean? The do. You have to care and strive to phrase, "We are Beech Grove" has the best of your ability. "We Are become a watch-word for the reju Beech Grove," really means, "You venated spirit that has taken over Are Beech Grove." What the stu the high school community in the dents do or not do, isa direct reflec past year. It seems this came about tion of what the school and com with the parents and teachers munity will become. showing the student body they did With so much support and dedi care. When this phrase was offered, cation from each individual, this is it was only natural for the young what makes our community and people of Beech Grove High School school stand out from the crowd. It to try harder and also take pride in is very evident with so much suc what they were doing. cess in 1982-83 that "WE ARE Before you have pride in anything, BEECH GROVE!" you first must have pride in your Tim Beloat and Alan Hammer "break through" for another home game. ABOVE: Anna Kidwell shows spirit on one of many "black and orange" days. RIGHT: Talented Jubil-Aires swing to "Occapella." ACTIVITIES/9 1982 yearbook queen candidates, Cathy Cahill, Debbie Dukes, yearbook queen?" Janet Hammer and Vanessa Finn were also Amy Eaker, Allyson Foster, Sandy Dickinson, and Angie Peoni, queen candidates. The week before the dance students cast their await the answer to the question of the evening. "Who will be the votes for their favorite queen candidates. Yearbook Dance Brings FINNish To 1982 As the doors opened for the 1982 Yearbook Dance students rushed to the other end to receive their yearbooks. Disc jockey Tom Plake kept everyone happy by playing many of the top 40 hits. Toward the end of the evening queen can didates lined up awaiting the an nouncement of who would reign as queen. And the winner was . Vanessa Finn. The gym was filled with over 300 students and gradu ates anxiously glancing through their books and filling the pages with those "memorable quotes." Steve LaFavers crowns Vanessa Finn as 1982 yearbook queen with disc jockey Tom Plake looking on. Chelle Roessler, Amy Eaker, and Kerri Bobb sign yearbooks and recapture memories from last year. 10/ACTIVITIES Sharon Mease out steps 'em when it comes to checking shoes. Tammy Franklin shares past memories with foreign exchange student Sanna Heiskanen. ACTIVITIES 11 Homecoming A Big Success As usual spirit was high for Homecoming, but the Hornets fell short of Speedway 24-7. However, the loss did not spoil the otherwise eventful day beginning with a pep session at which many team mem bers took turns doing in our own "Speedway Sparkplug," Mr. John son. The game was preceded by the annual Homecoming parade and float competition. The highlight of the evening was the traditional Homecoming Dance with the reigning Queen and King, Cathy Cahill and Chuck Harper. A western theme prevailed at the dance thisyearand music was pro vided by the band, RIVERSIDE. The Student Council featured an added attraction by offering a "Computer Dating Service" to both The queen and king are crowned at the dance: the lucky two were Cathy Cahill and Chuck students and faculty. Harper. //J 1 I Tom Cruse runs the ball for a "touchdown." P. Bates and R. Green dance to "Riverside. L Hi J Alvey Furgason "creams" the Sparkplug, who was played by our favorite person, Mr. Robert A. Johnson. K. Aping (70), N. Petrone (66), and Lars Nyholm help teammate T.