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Courier: (2006) Seniors Share Most Memorable Moments
Editor’s note: As custodian of the Shelbyville High School Courier archive, it’s apparent that the strength of each edition is, of course, related to the strength of the student staff. The 2005-2006 Courier staff, featuring Sarah Newkirk, Heather Nolley and Kristen Hanson as co-editors, was particularly strong, with comprehensive, researched articles throughout the year. The next couple of editions will feature articles from their final edition, May 16, 2006.
by HEATHER NOLLEY
Although it may not seem like it, graduation is quickly approaching. Things are getting intense with all the graduation parties to plan and attend, things to buy before going off to school or getting a place of your own, and last minute decisions on where to go to college, where to work, and how to get into particular branches of the military.
Seniors, you are not alone in your decision-making process. All of us are going through pretty much the same thing, so you need not to get too worked up about anything.
In fact, throughout these past twelve years, the senior class has gone through many of the same things, sharing memories together and forming a resilient bond. We have had our ups and downs and our twists and turns, but with every obstacle thrown in our course, we have simply grown closer. However, there are a few things you may not know about some of your fellow classmates, things, which at the time were embarrassing, but when looking back, are now hilarious.
Kimberly Miller shared one of the more humorous, yet disgusting things that happened to her: “There was this day in first grade when I really didn't feel well at all. I had gone all day without saying anything, but I couldn't do it any longer. So, finally, during lunch I turned around to tell my teacher I was sick, but before I could even get that out, I threw up all over Mrs. Powell’s shoe; that's when I learned I was lactose intolerant. It was a pretty bad way to figure it out, too." Another amusing memory of first grade happened to Shyla McPherson. “In my first grade class, Mr. Lockman would select one student each day to staple the date to the calendar. The
date was some corny picture of a food or an animal that said something like, ‘Wednesday, 8th,’ nothing special. But even so, I always wanted to be the one who got to staple it. So when the day finally came where I got to do it, I guess I got a little overwhelmed. Instead of stapling the date to the calendar, I stapled my finger. I was too excited about making it line up perfectly so mine would look the best, and I put the wrong side of the stapler up to the board. At first I didn't realize what I had done until I saw the blood; then once I saw it, I screamed bloody murder.”
Allison Itce shared her most comical episode that happened to her in elementary school, also. “In third grade I absolutely hated school. I'm not sure why I hated it so much; all I remember is that I dreaded going every single day. In fact, one day I was really scared to go to school for some reason, so I did everything possible to try to get to stay home that day. However, when I acted like I was too sick to go, it didn't work and I did the only thing I could think of: I hid. I cornered myself on my top bunk between the walls and covered myself up with the comforter.
“My mom tried to get me down forever, but she didn't have any luck. So she ended up calling my principal. The next thing I knew, Mrs. Harris (the principal of Loper at the time) and a cop showed up in my bedroom trying to get me to go to school. Although I was afraid to go to school, I was even more afraid of my principal, so I ended up going."
Another moment we all shared which was a bit tough was the 9/11 attack. When this happened, we were about 14 and in the eighth grade.
Paul Coffey remembers exactly what happened that day. “In eighth grade, I worked with Mrs.
Wiley (SMS counselor) in the guidance office as a peer facilitator. I had just walked into the office when I overheard the teachers talking about it. When they filled me in on what was going on, it really hit home. I'm glad I got to watch the TV to keep on top of what was going on, and I'm glad I had other adults around to keep me calm. None of the other kids were allowed to watch it because the principal thought it would be too difficult for the younger kids to realize what was going on, so I got special privileges.” This instance is just one of the few things which has brought us closer.
When asked what their most memorable moment was, many of the seniors came back with the eighth grade class trip to Washington D.C. or last year when planning and setting up for prom. Seniors made memories, relationships made stronger, and even new friendships were formed in both of these. However, Krissy Winslow reminds us that although we would like to remember the good times as the things which made us closer, we also have to keep the bad ones close to our hearts. What she is referring to are the deaths of fellow classmate Joshua Hobbs and former teacher, Mr. Roland Stine.
Winslow stated, “When these two deaths occurred, I knew there was always someone I could count on to talk to me about it, no matter where I went. Our class really bonded during these rough times because we knew that each and every one of us was saddened by these tragic events; we tried to be there and stay strong for one another.”
Now as we grow older and get closer to graduation day, we must all realize what is really important. The stupid fights we have will no longer matter, the people who we do not care for now could end up being co-workers in the future, and some of the people we consider to be our close friends now, we may never see again. However, the memories and the bonds we have formed will never be forgotten: the good ones and the bad. Although many of us are wishing to hurry up and graduate now, in 20 years we are going to look back on our high school years and wish we could go back. So before we all graduate and start to go our separate ways, let's make the best of what we have left. Make peace with enemies, make friendships stronger, and make as many happy memories as possible.
NOTEBOOK:
The Strand Theatre is holding a work session today, 9 a.m. to noon, to remove and fireproof holiday decorations, sort sound through sound equipment and work on the Digital Cinema Projection. All are welcome.
Register soon for the all-day Crop & Craft Event on March 8, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., in a new location, On the Hill Events, 24 W. Rampart Dr., Shelbyville. The venue was formerly the Shelby County Athletic Club. The event, sponsored twice a year, is a fundraiser by Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Zeta Lambda chapter, to generate funds to provide scholarships to a senior in each of the five county high schools through the Shelby County Scholarship Fund and to assist multiple non-profit organizations in Shelby County. Feb. 28 is the deadline to register for $30 to attend the daylong event to scrapbook and work on your craft. The fee will then increase to $35. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Vendors will also be on-site, and gift baskets of various themes will be raffled. This activity is on file with the Indiana Gaming Commission. The registration form is available on Facebook, Delta Theta Tau, Zeta Lambda chapter, or by emailing a request to ncossairt@yahoo.com.
HOOSIER NEWS: Legislation nearly halving how long Hoosiers can collect unemployment insurance split a panel of lawmakers last week. The Senate’s Pensions and Labor Committee took only testimony, no votes. Chair Sen. Linda Rogers, R-Granger, repeatedly asked stakeholders to collaborate on solutions. Workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own can claim unemployment insurance for up to 26 weeks under Indiana law. Senate Bill 123 would slash that to 14 weeks, but offer a two-week extension if claimants are making progress in an approved job training program and are actively job-hunting. On average, claimants collect 11 and half weeks of benefits, with a low percentage collecting all 26 weeks of benefits, according to state officials. (Indiana Public Media)
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SHS Courier Archive Highlights
Oct. 6, 1970
The “Happiness Is…” column included the following: “Roland Macklin deciding to solve the social problems at SHS; Climbing trees for Squib; a dance at the Rec; Sharon Wilson wrecking her old car so that she can get a new one; Bob Buckley eating an O’Henry candy bar and finding it was bad; Garry Reed sitting on a tack; buying a Charm sucker; parking in the teachers’ parking lot and not getting caught.”
The following were elected to Student Council offices: Todd Plymate, president; Bonnie Gibson, vice-president; Pete Worland, treasurer; Marian Thieman, corresponding secretary; Peggy McCord, recording secretary; and Bob Zerr, parliamentarian.
Officers for Future Teachers were Ginger Neal, president; Donna Powell, vice president; and Becky Bell, secretary-treasurer.
There had been 404 vehicles registered at SHS, with 329 from students and the remainder by faculty/staff.
Alumni News: Gary Delap had been deployed to Vietnam. He had been assigned a German Shepard dog for sentry duty. A 1955 graduate, Steve Brown, was also stationed in Vietnam.
Newly elected freshmen class officers were Randy Worland, president; Mark Risley, vice president; and Bobbie Reed, secretary-treasurer.
SHS alumni Bill Heck, Steve Agler and Fred Avant, all three Kiwanis medal winners, had recently played in the Wabash vs. Hanover football game. Heck and Agler were on Hanover and Avant played for Wabash. Heck and Avant had been members of the South All-Star football team, Heck in 1970 and Avant in 1968.
This Day in Shelby County History
News around Shelbyville and the surrounding area as reported on or about this date in history. Selections are curated by The Addison Times from Shelby County Public Library Genealogy Department materials.
2005: Sixty percent of local residents said they would support a law in Shelby County prohibiting smoking in all work places, including restaurants, according to a survey conducted by the Indiana University Public Opinion Laboratory.
1995: The Shelbyville Boys Club 15-16 All-Star boys basketball team, coached by Tom Duvelius, made the final four of the state tournament. Top scorers in the previous tournament game were Stephen Hodson, Scott Jones, Jonathan Burton, Matt Haehl and Cord Dickmann.
1985: A man acquitted of robbing a local bank offered a $10,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the bank robber. The man made the announcement at a press conference in the office of his attorney, Jerry Lux.
1975: A government-issue smoke grenade was lobbed into and damaged the Shelbyville City Hall lobby overnight. Officer Mike Dagley, radio dispatcher, and Dave Marks, auxiliary policeman, were the only two in the building at the time. No one was injured.
1965: Ray Harris, youth center director, reported that Rec membership was 559. A Sweetheart dance was coming up, with a record spinner from WSVL supplying the music. Plans were also made to repair the snooker table and the building drain pipe. New leaders on the Junior Rec board were Pete Sexton and Kathy Harmon. Bob Gary and Carl McNeely were officers for the organization, joined by board members Dick Kiefer, Don Graves, Dutch Humphries, William Benefiel, William Reiman, Charles Williams, Paul Sirkus and Ted Hotopp.
1955: The Shelbyville Cubs won the SCC reserve basketball tourney. Team members were Paul Means, Dave Buchanan, Dave Clapp, Dick Wilson, Kenny Sexton, Dean Russell, Larry Phares, Russell Kelsay, Marlin Thomas, Jim Barnett, John Nauert, Jim McMichael, Jon Carr, Jack Tindall and Jim Tindall. Jerry Moore was the student manager.
1945: A Waldron landmark for 23 years, the old community hall, which had been the center for a variety of school sports, was going to be razed. The building contained a stage and a basketball court.
1935: Police and Sheriff’s deputies had recently received new uniforms, but they were nearly identical, causing some confusion. The only difference was the badge: police had round badges, and deputies had octagonal badges. Police said the deputies should have gone with a color other than blue. The Republican said Shelby County was one of the few counties that had uniformed deputies.
1925: Frank Lux won the Indiana junior corn championship, held at Purdue University.
1915: Mrs. H. Sexton was named director of the Chautauqua Association. The committee discussed building a Coliseum on the fairgrounds.
“August Ebbing and his wife, who live a short distance east of Blue Ridge, in Rush County, after several weeks of quietness, have broken into the white lights again. It seems to be a second nature to them,” The Republican reported. “Both August and his wife have been having troubles of their own for some time. Every time the moon changes, something happens in the Ebbing household.” The latest incident was that his wife, Ollie, had locked away his liquor and was selling it to him for the exorbitant price of $15 a drink.
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