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Small numbers, lack of intensity sports quiz

Vol. 33 No. 8
1. Who won the men's doubles
urf Gators at Bethel-Tate frimeet competition in the French
O ~ e this
n year?
December 20, 1983
Indian Hill High School
by David Stradling
2. Who are the original four Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
members of Pittsburgh's Steel
On paper, it seems that the
Curtain?
Indian Hill wrestling team was de- goals for the upcoming year.
stroyed at the trimeet at Bethel-
Tate this past Friday.
Indian Hill's only wins came
3. What seniors were named
outstanding senior athletes for
the class of '83 last year?
Home Ec. Department stads FHA club Drozda said the club will be spon-
soring several projects in order to
raise funds for Children's Hospital
4. Which two women have won by Win Wells The FHA is a nationwide club to raise funds for community
from junior Dave Kindle (185), The Home Economics Depart- whose purpose is to make the causes. and for the Merilee Black fund.
the last eight straight Grand
who pinned both his opponents, ment has started an Indian Hill community aware of the areas of The club is also designed to These projects will be similar to
Slam tournaments?
and senior Curt Reising (175), chapter of the Future Homemak- consumer skills, nutritional educa- clear any misconceptions the pub- the projects held by the Key
5. Who led the football Braves in
who pinned his opponent from ers of America, a club closely as- tion, and familylchild relations. lic may have concerning Home Club.
rushing this past season?
Hillsboro. k.4 sociated with the field of Home In addition, the club will initiate Economics. Stated club sponsor Apart from informing the
However, the score was mis- pr Economics. several service projects designed Mrs. Carleen Drozda, "We want t o community and providing service
leading, as the Braves wrestled ANSWERS make people realize that it's not for the same, the club also plans
only seven varsity members, leav- just cooking and sewing." t o enter and participate in region-
ing five weight classes vacant. The The chapter, which is affili- al competition at the end of the
empty
- - spots meant that even ated with a chapter on the state school year. First will come the
before wrestline" started the photo by Brett Benadum s ~ q 'eaofite~e~
3 eupxeM .p
level, currently has roughly 75 regionals, in which IH will face
Braves were down 30-0, a deficit Sophomore Steve Baker strains to get out of a Hamilton w~estler'slock Y3WaoId members. However, Drozda sta- other schools from the South-
that could not be overcome. last December 12. qAag ' y % r o j u qLanays
~ .& ted that only ten members have western Ohio district. From
Both coaches Ron Weber and The Braves' points came from tiers, and when the big tournies a%!w~g!Ma c s a q O HaIulx
. ,& hi. $ 12 become state members, but she there, all students who place in
Tim Distler were, of course, disap- senior CO-captain Dave Stradling roll around at the end of the sea- 'pooMUaa33 '3'1 'auaa13 aOf '2
"anticipates many more to join districts advance to state compe-
pointed with the losses to Bethel (1191, who won by superior deci- son, Indian Hill will bring home uos
soon." Membership is open to tition.
and Hillsboro, but were enthusias- sion, junior Ken Slazyk (132), some titles." -suour~ssue^ - pA11e1 ssapuv -1
anyone and interested students Drozda said that the competi-
tic about the intensity that is who won by major decision, and a Weber added, "With only should contact Drozda in the tions will test students on skills,
building in the small team. pin by Kindle. seven varsity wrestlers we won't Home Ec. room. specifically consumer and family
In dual competition against Similar situations surrounded win many dual meets. We're T h e student opinion and The club was founded in mid- skills. Students will be judged on
Batavia earlier in the week, the Indian Hill's loss to Hamilton, looking for individual accomplish- rebuttal in the December 9, November and officers were re- informative speeches which they
Braves ran into the same problems December 12. Indian Hill's points ments." 1 9 8 3 issue were written by cently elected. Sharing the duties are required t o give. Drozda sta-
of having too few wrestlers. The came from Stradling, Slazyk The Braves wrestle again this senior David Straddling and of presiding over the club are Co- ted that the subject matter will
Braves lost 45-15, but 24 of Ba- (pin), and Kindle (pin). Com- Wednesday at Ross with Monroe MI. Robert Girton, respec- Presidents seniors Neil Bollinger probably deal with family prob-
tavia's points came through mented senior co-captain Mike and Finneytown. tively. and Gina Justice. Seniors Missy lems such as drug and child abuse.
forfeit. Feltman, "We've got good wres- photo by Brett Benadum Horstmeyer and Teresa Buch- The club plans to finish the
FHA officers: (front, 1. to r.) Gina Justice, Christy Clark, Mrs. Drozda, man will hold the offices of Sec- year by attending the national
76ers, Martina, Bench, Bowie dominate '83 sports (back) Missy Horstmeyer, Mickey Vogel, Neil Bollinger, Teresa retary and Treasurer, respectively. FHA convention to be held in
sports short Wildcat uniform in two years. Buchman. The club has several long-range Chicago during July, 1984.
Bowie suited up against Louis-
The Braves won their second
game in a row with a 50-49
983f from page
Two more notes: Martina players, and Philly went from a
ville. Yes, Louisville. The rivalry
that never was now is. Or, is
Cast chosen for 'Merrily W e Roll Along' original Broadway show, Henley
squeaker over the Madeira Mus- Navratilova was upset in the third finesse-type moves team to a supposed to be. Bowie scored by Kitsa Tassian alcoholic. The play then moves ing production. commented, "We're looking
tangs at Madeira. round. Thus far, if it were not for hard-hitting team that won with only seven points, but led UK in The cast for Pow Wow '84, backwards in time, step by step Joan Walton will be the forward to using a lot of produc-
The Mustangs were in control that loss, she would be undefeat- teamwork and blocking out, not rebounding, blocked shots, assists Merrily We Roll Along, was an- through the lives of these three choreographer. Since her brother tion secrets to enhance the
with only a quarter to go, leading
by five. But the Braves scored 21
ed this year. As is, at this writing
she had won 50 matches, six shy
just a galaxy of dipsydoodle (yes, assists) and heart. Even - - - - - - -Mr-
nounced bv director - Henrv
-- - - - - --- asking. "How did You get there played Franklin Shepard in the
-, show."
moves. Malone, for accomplish- though he didn't rack up the Henley on Monday, December from here?" Thus, it ends with
points in the fourth quarter to of Chris Evert Lloyd's record. ing this, was richly deserving of score, there was no questioning 12. the optimism and idealism of
sweep by Madeira. IH finally Also, the Philadelphia 76ers, his third MVP award. the MVP of this game. His light- Seniors Heather McCalmont Mary, Charley, and Frank's high
caught the Mustangs with two perennial bridesmaids, finally won September: Johnny Bench ning-quick passes, rebounds, and and Greg Morris and sophomore school graduation.
minutes left on two free throws an NBA championship. After retires, and is honored at River- hustle led UK to an easy 62-43 David Kilday will portray the lead Other major parts are Gussie
by junior Pete Seremetis. Junior romping through the regular front Stadium. A dramatic scene, rout of the Cards. Hmmm, I roles of Mary Flynn, a novelist and Meg, portrayed by seniors
Brian Rowe put IH up by three season with a 65-17 record, they to be sure. Then Johnny sent the thought this was supposed t o be a whose hindered love for Franklin Nancy Hawes and Jenny Kegg,
with another pair of free throws ran roughshod over everyone in jam-packed stadium into euphor- close, hard-fought rivalry. Shepard leads her to alcoholism; and Beth and Joe Josephson,
with seven seconds to go. The the playoffs, running away to a ia with a dramatic two-run homer Only one more thing: Wash- Charley Kringas, a lyricist who played by juniors Missy Milligan
Mustangs managed one more 12-1 record, including a 4-0 smo- into the upper seats. It was "the ington beat Dallas, 31-10. Ho- never sacrifices his ideals, and and Duff Lanagan.
score, but time ran out, preserving, king of the Lakers in the finals. shot heard 'round the world," as hum. Franklin Shepard, a music writer Merrily We Roll Along is a
the Brave's one-point victory. The reason that the Sixers they say. However, aside from That's it. A year of sports. willing to give up friends, family, musical tragedy in the sense that
The JV also won, defeating went from choke artists to win the Bench fireworks, the Reds' Well, what can one expect and ideals to reach his career goal "we witness the development of
the Mustang reserves 59-50. The artists? Moses Malone. The luck followed its usual course. from '84? The Reds may make a of fame and fortune. the destruction of a friendship,"
team led throughout the game, center, who came from Houston Cincy lost. move out of the cellar, with Dave The three are all old high said Henley .
cashing in on turnovers forced by in exchange for Caldwell Jones, Also, the tennis U.S. Open was Parker and Tony Perez leading the school friends, yet at the begin- Since the show opened on
a suffocating press. Sophomores gave them a bruising center who that month. Martina and Jimmy way. Maybe the Bengals will win ning of the production, they are Broadway under the direction of
Mike Cohen and Erich Metzger would rebound, score and hustle, Connors won, respectively, her the Super Bowl. Maybe my seen at the end of their friend- Hal Prince, it has only been done
combined for 41 of IH's points, qualities lacking in their former first, his fifth. aunt Gussie will win the ship. Charley and Frank are no off Broadway nine or ten times.
with Cohen getting 21 and Metz- center, Darryl (oh, my) Dawkins, December: Sam Bowie makes U.S. Open. longer on musical IH is the first high school in the
ger 20. This rubbed off on all the other his first appearance in a Kentucky Maybe. scores and Mary has become an Midwest to perform this challeng-
Page 2 CHIEFTAIN ,:' December 20, 1983 December 20,1983 CHIEFTAIN
editorial as I see it
? ,
,
often. The last one was in 1946.
sportsview So, when Noah slashed out a 6-2,
Bergman coins new but 7-5,7-6 on the swirling red clay at
Roland Garros stadium, he *was
And now, a whole year of sports
+

Over the past several weeks there has been a rash of
serious auto accidents involving IH students. These necessary vocabulary
accidents have brought along with them the innate by John Bergman
"Well," he wrote, biting his
pain and suffering accompanying any serious auto proverbial tongue, "it's that time
wreck to the unfortunate occupants and their friends
of year, once again." You know,
and families. Indian Hill has never had an outstanding the time of year when even the
biggest of problems seem a little
safety record, but the frequency of wrecks over the less huge. It is also supposedly
accomplishing a very rare feat; a
3. cnidge, n. A cnidge is a tacka (what a wimpy name). won on a last second, desperation,
Frenchman won. Appropriately,
the joy of the French spectators
by Kevin Walzer Houston arrived here by dunk- 70-foot hail-mary-alley-oop with was overflowing; indeed, it bor-
fact which seems to have been
discovered solely for the purpose Well, it looks like it's nearing ing the lights out against Louis- Lorenzo Charles turning a N.C. dered on hysteria. As cries of
the end of the year. Sure seems ville. They got something like player's hopeless airball into a "Allez,
stadium,Yannick," sounded the
Noah responded.
of giving game-show hosts some-
that way. Well, what's actually 100 dunks in this game. I think dunk, two points, a win and the
thing to ask. By extension, a
going on is that time is ticking they only took 60 shots overall. NCAA championship. The only However, the deeper signifi-
cnidgemonger is a person who
away, and soon a new year will be Anyway, N.C. State, who had no exciting part of the game. The cance of this should not go un-
takes great pride in knowing

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last month is, t o say the least, frightening. upon us. Twelve more months of right being there, slipped by ironic part is, the Pack beat noticed: Noah is a serve-and-vol-
the season of gift giving. This many cnidges and refuses to
sports, if you want to look at it Georgia (yawn) in the other excit- Houston with a dunk. ley player. Athletic to the hilt,
The occurence of accidents to our students is a week, I have spent a considerable admit their uselessness. A
my way. ing semi June: a big month. Yannick one would not expect his attack-
problem facing all of us. With the holiday season upon amount of time thinking about cnidgemonger would, for exam-
I don't know. But when a Well, anyway, N.C. State Noah wins the tennis French ing game to work on clay against
what sort of gift I could present ple, brag that he knows of at least
us, the increased amount of traffic on the streets is a in the pages of the Chieftain. I two words which begin with the
new year comes, an old one to stunned Houston by winning 54- Open, Martina Navratilova loses, a claycourt master such as Mats
put to rest. Twelve months of 52. I swear, this game, played to and the Philadelphia 76ers win a Wilander. But it did, proving that
hindrance to safe driving, as are the icy conditions decided that I would resort to yet letter combination "cn."
sports, if you want to look at it an attacker can beat a looping
N.C. State's pace, was one of the world championship.
which are so prevalent on Cincinnati roads during win- another chapter from my some- 4. Oglosis, n. Oglosis is the topspinner if his heart is big
my way. most boring in recent history. First things first. Noah, a
day-to-be-published book. disease that you think you're suf-
ter. To counteract this, we must think more about It seemed to me that Berg- fering when nothing seems to be
So, what am I saying? Well, Houston never could fast-break Frenchman, wins the French. enough, which Noah's was.
our safety while driving. The most obvious measure there's twelve (or so) months of their way out of this nightmare. What does this entail? Well,
man's Laws were a bit to cynical going right. The only cure which see 1983, page 10
sporting history behind us. 1983, N.C. lulled them to sleep, then French don't win the French too
we can take is t o simply use common sense while dri- for this time of year, so I have has been found for this condition
in particular, has not been a year
ving. This entails such things as driving close to the chosen a different chapter. This is vacation. of great sporting drama. There
speed limit and being aware of and conscientious about
other drivers. In addition, take the extra ten seconds
one is called Bergman's Concise
Dictionary of Necessary Words. I
am not at liberty to reveal the en-
5. Finally I leave you with the
word "yanx." This word means
anything you want it to mean.
have been moments, to be sure.
So, what I have done, is to review
the top moments in sports for the
JV Braves capture first win, 49-38
to buckle yourself in, for a seat belt can easily make tire dictionary here, but the fol- Keep it somewhere in the back of past year (starting with January). by Kevin Walzer December 9. "The score was really not in-
lowing sample may just prove in- your mind, for those moments Pay attention. A brief quiz will The JV basketball Braves The Braves jumped out to an dicative of the game," stressed
the difference between a serious or fatal injury. Many dispensable in your future con- when you know what you want follow. claimed their first victory of the 18-8 lead after the first quarter. Gellert. "We shot 50% for the
of us fail t o use seat belts, and perhaps the recent ac- versations. The object is, of to say, but you don't know how January: Super Bowl time. season last Wednesday over the Steady shooting enabled them to game. We outscored them from
cidents will instill in us the drive t o buckle up our- course, to record, once and for to say it. Washington versus Miami. Skins visiting Milford Eagles, 49-38. stay ahead, 30-23, at half. the field. But, they shot 27 free
all, a listing of words which ex- I wish you all a fine vacation, versus Dolphins. Hogs versus The win raised Indian Hill's However, as Gellert puts it, throws to our 12. That's where
selves.
press hitherto unexpressable con- and I shall see you next year! Killer Bees. record to 1-5. "there was a period of time, the difference was."
Most importantly, heed the old adage that if you are cepts. Very well then, here goes. tch. This game was a great one, one Head coach Gary Gellert about two minutes, on the fourth Overall, on the season thus far,
going to drink, do not drive. More than a few IH stu- 1. clodge, n. This word of the best I've seen. The vaunted praised his team's overall play when they just blew us away.'' Gellert feels there are good and
dents will be hazards behind the wheel after holiday should be used to label any group news shorts defense of the Dolphins simply throughout the game, stating that That spurt sent the Braves reeling, bad points. "We have good re-
of seven or more people who con- could not contain the front line the team's composure in the final as they were outscored 22-7 in bounding shooting, and defense,
festivities, and IH cannot afford any more accidents. gregate right in the center of a For all sophomores, juniors of the Skins, which opened up minutes was excellent. the final period. Glen Este then but far too many turnovers. The
The last weeks have been tragic for several IH students; road or corridor and henceforth and seniors! On Friday, Decem- massive holes for massive John "It was one of those games coasted the rest of the way to turnovers are killing us."
refuse to move. The word carries ber 23 the Indian Hill Church Riggins. Riggins clawed out 167 that could have gone either way," notch the 63-55 win.
hopefully they have learned their painful lesson-let will be having an informal get-
with it a healthy dose of disdain. yards, a Super Bowl record, as the he commented. "Our poise was
the remainder of us avoid having to do the same. It is not meant to be used in together of college and high Skins won, 3 1-24. The run won. really good in the last few
reference to crowds which gather school students. 45 colleges/ March: Hoo. What-was it-this- minutes. We had a small lead, but
at public events. Rather it is universities (northern, southern, month? I can't for the life of me then went to a stall and got
STAFF meant to be used in those cases eastern and western) will be rep- remember. Oh-yes! The NCAA several easy shots that let us pull
when the group in question seems resented by area students. The basketball tournament. This was away.''
to be involved in a conspiracy purpose of the occasion is to offer the University of Kentucky's IH led throughout the game,
Chieftain is written, com- Blitzen Barb Neu always being up by two or three
against you. You might say that a an opportunity to college-bound finest showing in the tourney
posed, printed and sold as an Assistant Magazine Editor
Janet St. Nicolas clodge is the most basic form of highschool students to talk in- since the '78 championship team, points. The team opened with a
extracurricular activity by the
students of Indian Hill High Chief Typesetter organized crime. A group of less formally with those who are there which won all the marbles. This 12-9 first quarter. Milford nar-
School, 6845 Drake Rd., Cincin- Sabbathri Raju than seven people who behave and t o have some of their ques- particular team got to the quar- rowed that to at the half, 26-24,
nati, Ohio 45243. Production Managers terfinals, with impressive wins but steady defense and good
MargotalotagiftsforChristmas
Like a clodge is referred to as a tions answered. This will be held
Sponsor Wm. P. Santa Kincaid shooting enabled the Braves to
Ayers clodgette. at the church - 6000 Drake Road over Ohio University and Indiana.
Editors
Nancy Haveahappy holiday Dan Dreidle Rosenthal 2. clug, n. A clug is a person - in the Guild Room from 3: 30- Then, in the quarters, they ran break the game open in the
Hopple Business Manager who seems to combine sheer bril- 5:00 p.m. into the Louisville Cardinals, second half.
Kit'sabeginningtolookalotlike Robert Reindeer Rhoad
Circulation Manager
liance with utter mindlessness. * * * * * cross-state rivals. Louisville "We went to a 1-3-1 defense in
Christmas Tassian avenged a 1922 loss to Kentucky the second half, which put more
Winter'sjustaroundthecorner Chris Kringle Blanchard He is the kind of person who gets The Indian Hill Wrestling Pin-
Wells Artist Noel Ruff all the answers right in class, but nettes raised $137 by selling 245 with a savage 12-0 spurt in over- pressure in them," he remarked.
News Editors Photographers Tripontheice forgets where he lives, when he candy-grams for the past week. time, after junior Jim Master's "It shut them down. We only
Pope Paul V I I Monach ("the Edwards, Strattonstayaway-
leaves school. All his friends are The money raised will help pay twelve-foot prayer was answered gave up 14 points in the second."
Pope's Pope") fromthemistletoe Moraites, at the buzzer. The reeling 'Cats The Braves were led in scoring
Brett'sbeenabadboy Benadum confident that he will win the for the pinnetes' trip to Columbus
David Stocking Stuffer Stradling eventually lost, 80-68. by sophomores Andy Tucker and
Features Editors Typesetters Suenitwillbe- Pulitzer prize someday, but to the State Wrestling Tourney.
Ken the King Jones Christmas Gilsdorf, Sandy Additional funds will come from April: actually, I think this Erich Metzger, who each hit 14
they're worried that he'll forget 1 %
Elizabethlahem Smith Presents Pesce, Karen Wences- the sale of carnations at Valen- happened in March, but I talked points. Sophomore Mike Cohen -5- -,, *$

las Wiedemer, Gretchen

Assistant Features Editor
Chris Candycane Blanchard
Sports Editors
Contributors
Anna Cabbage Patch Batsakes
Kevin Wassail Walzer
Magazine Editors
Tracy Mistletoe Megison
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Grinch Kindel, Mary Christ-
masBeth Heidrich
John Bergman,
Dave Agin, Hugh Gsier, Eric
Little, Dr. Feltman, Joel Ruff,
Brian Wswe, Greg M o ~ r i s
his name and never know about
too much in March,. anyway. added 8.
" - .??
- The
a
his success. tines. The candy canes will be -
NCAA finals, Houston versus IH blew a 30-23 lead at the
Production Staff Kelly Martin, distributed second period today. photo by Stratton Moraites
Joel Ruff, Sam Green, David Leftover candy canes will be sold North Carolina State. Phi Slam- half, as the Glen Este Trojans bat- Coach Gary Gellert confers with the JV Braves during a tirneout in IH's
Cook, Mary Beth Heidrich after Christmas in the attendance ma Jamma versus Phi Pack At- tled back to down IH, 63-55, on game with Milford last Wednesday. The Braves won, 49-38.
Eric Little, Amelia Ellling,
office for 4n r m t c
. - Stratton Moraites

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by Kevin Walzer
The clock showed :07. The
scoreboard read "Indian Hill-42;
Milford-41 ." It had been a hard
fought game, with streaks for
both teams. But now, on the
line was junior Rick Abrams, with
a one-on-one free throw situation
staring him in the face.
Abrams, though, calmly sank
both of them, stopping more than
one heart in the IH gym as the
points were added on the score-
board, "Indian Hill-43," "Indian
Hill-44." The result: a 44-41
nailbiter over the visiting Eagles,
18 points for Abrams, and IH's
first win against five losses.
"We had played a bad fourth
quarter, and I had a chance to
clinch the game," said Abrams.
"The first free throw I wanted to
hit, so they could only tie. The
second one was just a bonus."
The game was a close one
from the start. The two teams
were tied, 10-10, after the first
quarter. IH managed to go up by
six, 22-16, at half. But they
couldn't hold on to that, either,
despite leading by eight at the end
of the third quarter as the
Eagles rallied to tie and go ahead
late in the fourth. It took two
CHIEFTAIN December 20, 1983
onus' Braves to win, 44-47
"Realistically, I think we
should be 3-0 in the league (they
currently stand at 1-2). We've
had several close games, losing t o
Glen Este by five, Loveland by
one. The fust two games we
really didn't have much of a
chance, but we've been playing
Despite the upcoming winter holidays, good ball since then, being close
in every one of them."
many sports and recreational activities will be Abrams is IH's leading scorer
taking place over the break. this season, currently 16.7 points
For starters, the IH wrestling "Gators" will per game. This average is also one
of the leading in the city. He has
be travelling to Ross High School to square
blossomed this year into the
off against Monroe and Finneytown. Braves' best all-around player,
Al[so, IH's annual Winter Recreation Pro- after gaining valuable varsity
experience last year as the only
gram will kick off next week. The Indian Will
sophomore on the varsity level.
gym will be open all of next week, from Last year, he was the first sopho-
Monday, December 26, to Friday, December more since 1978 t o play on
30. Anyone will be able to come from 1:00 varsity.
Glen Este outscored IH, 16-11,
to 4:QO during the day to shoot baskets and in the final quarter to lift them-
participate in other activities. selves to a 59-54 win a t Glen Este
on Friday, December 10.
The game was deadlocked
silence the Eagles and give IH the may have lifted IH's spirits through the first three quarters,
momentum for good. dramatically. 43-43, until the Trojans eased
"Despite our win, I don't "I think it may be a turning away for the five point win.
think it was our best game," said point for us," he remarked. Abrams paced the IH attack,
Abrams. "We played well, but it
"Really, we needed it." as well as leading all scorers, with
wasn't our best." The team has been playing 24 points.
As the season continues, well, Abrams also stressed., desvite * * * * *
A
December 20, 1983
letter from Dr. Feltman
ares spin'f o
To the Students-
A Holiday Message
We are at a very special time
of the year, In school students
grow excited at the prospect of
what is to come. Stores are jam-
med with shoppers, streets ex-
plode with light, elves are running
around the buildings, and mes-
sages of good will abound. When
people say "hello" to each other,
there is a special feeling in it, a
bright and warm feeling that per-
vades our days.
What is it that takes the dark
and cold days of winter and fills
them with light and warmth? It is
the special holidays we celebrate
at this time of year. For some of
us it is Christmas, while for others
letter from SG
Dear students,
The holiday season has always
been busy for Student Govern-
ment, and this year is no excep-
tion. The SG met on Wednesday,
December 14, and we discussed
some of our upcoming projects.
The Service Committee has
three projects coming up. On
CHIEFTAIN
it is Channukah. Whatever the
holiday, the feelings engendered
unite us in a common feeling of
affection for each other. This is
as it should be. Channukah is
called the Festival of Lights. A
candle is lit each night for seven
days to commemorate a .miracle
of light. Christmas has been
called the Feast of Love. It com-
memorates the birth of Jesus,
the Prince of Love.
Thus, we have a combination
of the Feasts of Love and Light.
These two qualities fill the world
for a brief period at these special
times and the world becomes a
better place.
There are places where the
light of knowledge and truth has
period. Thus, this time, 1st
period was chosen. Hugh and I
want to let the students know
that the future of Activity Periods
might be in doubt if the students
fail to show support for them.
Thus we urge you to support the
Activity Periods.
not yet reached. If only we could
reach every crevice with the light
of learning, what a bright and
happy world this would become
for all!
And what a need there is for
love! One has only to look at t h e
tragedies on television news pro-
grams to realize that hate destroys
and tears down. If only we could
reach each mind and place love in
it, what a better world we would
have.
~ i g h t ,love - what wonders
they can produce to build a better
world where kindness would be
the rule, where concern for each
other would be part of our daily
lives, where each individual would
grow and thrive and contribute
The Student Affairs Commit-
tee will be issuing a question-
naire concerning scheduling
shortly aftdr Christmas. Please fill
out the form accurately so that
we can form accurate conclusions
from the survey.
One final note. This is the
1 hold Holiday
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and find happiness. Let us have
the courage to believe that this
is neither a fantasy nor a dream.
Let us believe it is attainable.
If, for this one season of the
year, our lives are fded with
warmth, happiness and the spirit
of giving, then surely if we want
to, we can make it last through-
out the year as well. Oh, it won't
be easy, but wouldn't it be worth
the effort?
Let us cherish these holidays
and let us spread the feelings of
light and love.
T o each of you and your fam-
ilies, on behalf of the staff of In-
dian Hill High School, 1 wish you
the happiest of holidays and a
very Happy New Year.
See you all next year!
Karl M. Feltman
Principal
holiday season; it is a time of
cold, rain, and snow-thus the
roads might be slippery. Also it is
a time when many drinking relat-
ed parties take place. Thus, we
ask that you drive extra carefully,
use your seatbelts, and most of
all, use your good judgment.
Have a safe and Happy Holiday,
Dave Agin
Hugh Geier

jumpers by junior Curtis Ott to
by Anna Batsakes
The varsity basketball Squaws
were downed by Madeira, 48-41,
on December 15, dropping IH's
record to 2-4.
Madeira had little trouble
Abrams seems to feel that the win
Indeed they are. Milford had
no trouble demolishing IH, jump-
ing out to a huge first quarter lead
on the way to a 81-27 drubbing,
last December 12.
their poor record.
The Squaws defeated the Glen
Este Lady Trojans, 33-28. They
overcame a two-point deficit at
halftime to record the five-point
win.
Glen Este came out pressuring
in the first half, but it was no
problem for IH. "After that,"
them t o resort to other useless
tactics."
"It was not a spectacular game
for us," continued Kindel, "but
we were still able to dominate
lay."
Sunday IH students W ~ Ube work-
ing in a booth at Kenwood Mall
to- benefit the Lung Association.
Also during that week, the Elf
Auction will take place. We hope
that the project is a success in
that all proceeds will go to the
Leukemia fund in the name of
Merilee Black. Another service
project coming up is the Comput-
er Dating Project. Everyone
Instrumental, V Q C ~groups
by Paul Monach
Band director Mr. Steve Strid-
er and choir director Mr. Henry
Henley led the Concert Orchestra,
Chamber Choir, and Vocal En-
semble to a successful Holiday
Concert last Tuesday, December
13.
The Orchestra, playing the
group in a medley from 42nd
Street. The Choir closed the way
it began, with a Christmas tradi-
tional, "Torches, Torches."
The Ensemble closed the con-
cert with six seasonal hymns. The
group, containing many members
of the Chamber Choir, began with
"Carol of the Bells," followed b y
Concert
numbers, "0 Holy Night" and
"Jesus Child," featured solo per-
formances by junior sopranos
Missy Milligan and Linda Mattox.
The Ensemble finished its per-
formance and the concert with
"Lullaby" and the spirited "Deck
the Hall."
Mrs. Pamela Henley and

Experience, defense lift Squaws to 4-2 record

jumping out to a big lead in the
first quarter, going UP by 10, 15-
5. However, the Squaws picked
up steam in the second quarter as
a late surge narrowed the deficit
to two, 19-17.
However, the Squaws fell
behind again in the third quarter,
as Madeira went up by six, 31-25.
After that there was little IH
could do, as Madeira pulled away
for the 48-41 victory.
Sophomore Cadi Cucinotta
sparked the Squaws with 17
points to lead IH. Senior Lisa
Holzman added nine.
Commented junior Gretchen
Kindel after IH's loss to Milford,
"We were beat in the first quarter.
After that we couldn't catch up.
Milford is a very good, well-drilled
team."
by Kevin Walzer
Madeira defeated the JV
Squaws 37-24 last Wednesday,
dropping IH's record to 4-2. Des-
pite the loss, however, the girls
are off to their best start in years.
Coach Sharon Cooke has at-
tributed the team's strong start to
"strong defense which has kept us
ahead most games."
The defense is definitely one
factor. The Squaws give up only
24 points per game while their
offense racks up over 25 points
per contest.
Another factor is experience
and balance offensively. The
Squaws have five experienced
sophomores who form the nuc-
leus of the offense. Sophomore
Chris Hall is currently the team's
leading scorer with 30 points in
six games, an average of five per
game. Sophomore Peggy Cutler
has hit for 26 in the six contests,
to presently be in second in the
scoring race. In addition, sopho-
mores Julie More, Shari Zesch,
and Ann Powell all are averaging
between 2.5 and 4 points per
game. This balance is a factor
that makes them hard to over-
come.
IH dropped its second game of
the season, to Milford on Decem-
ber 13, 33-27. Commented
Cooke of this contest, "In this
game we led in the fourth quarter
but they came back and defeated
us.,,
Prior to these two losses, the
Squaws had opened with a fast
4-0 start. They edged Glen Este,
25-22, on December 8. Two days
earlier, they dispatched Loveland,
18-14. And during the month of
November, they ousted Wyoming
25-23 and St. Ursula in a 34-13
win.
As the season continues,
Cooke is optimistic that IH will
continue its success. In fact, she
feels the team has some problems
offensively that need t o be work-
ed out. "We are quick on the fast
break, but we need to move the
ball quicker and shoot more."
Lord, if they do that, look
out.
should already have filled out
their questionnaires. The results
will be back after Christmas and
will be on sale around Valentine
Day. Best of Luck! Considering
their busy schedule, the Service
Committee has been doing a great
iob. We should be vroud of them.
Other activities coming up are
as follows: on January 6th the
"Colgate 13" will perform at IH
during 2nd period. This talented
group from Colgate University
sang at the Superbowl last year.
On January 11 during 1st period
we will be having an activity
period. We realize that 1st period
is probably not the best time for
an activity period, but the ad-
ministration thought it best so
that students would miss different
classes during each activity
same selections that it played in
the Student Government forum
the same day, opened the evening.
The group began with "Toccato"
by Frescobaldi followed by all-
strings "Allegro" by Leclair. The
30-piece orchestra closed with a
Christmas classic, "Sleigh Ride."
The Chamber Choir likewise
performed its forum show except
for omitting the two songs from
Shenandoah. The Choir opened
with two seasonal songs, "Ding
Dong, Merrily On High" and the
famous "Silent Night."
The next number, "Black and
Blue" from Ain 't Misbehavin ',
featured a trio of senior Vonda
Willis, sophomore Jeanne Little-
john, and freshman Josie Evans.
The singing group proceeded to
prove its ability as a dancing
"Stille Nacht," the original
German from which "Silent
Night" was translated. The
freshman girls were featured in
the next piece, "Do You Hear
What I Hear?". The next two
news short
IH classes visit Cincinnati Inc.
The Physics Seminar and
Industrial Arts classes took a field
trip t o Cincinnati Inc. last Wed-
nesday, December 14. District
superintendant Dr. Robert Boston
accompanied the 60 students t o
the management and production
headquarters of the local firm.
Cincinnati Inc, of Harrison, Ohio,
is a manufacturer of hydraulic
presses and other heavyduty
sophomore Cris Moore accom-
panied both choirs on piano, as
did Strider on percussion and
freshman Ashley Shepherd on
bass guitar.
equipment.
Students were given a full tour
of the facility and shown all the
machinery
steps .
in the production of tooled
The Physics Seminar class is
planning a field trip to the
General Motors Assembly plant in
Nonvood for sometime
January.
Page 4
teacher feature
Miller devotes his time to church and family
by Paul Monach
Picture if you will a class-
room. The algebra teacher enters
the room and begins to erase. As
he nears completion, the class be-
gins to quiet down considerably;
as the date appears in the upper
left corner, the students wait in
nervous silence and anticipation.
What will he write next?
As the numeral " 1" is written,
the class breathes a collective sigh
of relief. But this is followed by a
groan as Mr. Lafe Miller deviously
deviates from normal procedure
and writes the capital "T" that
means today is test day.
Miller will be amusing and ex-
asperating his students for only a
few more months; he is retiring
from teaching after 30 years in
the profession. He is again deviat-
ing from normal procedure by re-
tiring in the middle of the year,
March 23 to be exact. Said Mil-
ler, "I'm kind of burned out; I've
taught 30 years and feel like it's
time to move on to other things."
"I was just getting so that
other things interested me more
than teaching; teaching was my
number one goal; now, I've just
changed priorities." However, he
emphasized that he has not relax-
ed his teaching methods to ac-
comodate his other interests, add-
ing, "I really enjoy teaching, and
I still think I do a good job teach-
ing."
Foremost in Miller's "other"
interests is his involvement in the
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in
Kenwood, which he has been
active in for 25 years.
He is the director of men, in-
cluding boys, at the church, and
participates in many community
service activities. "My number
one priority is being of service
through my church." His
service involvement has included
mission work, visiting patients at
Longview once each month, visit-
ing shut-ins, and similar activities.
Another of MiUer's long-term
interests that he plans to continue
to a greater extent, following his
retirement, is his work in the I&-
habilitation of houses. He has
already begun t o expand into the
realm of property management,
managing apartments owned by a
dentist, and he plans to manage
property for professional people
in the future.
Miller, who presently teaches
algebra and geometry, still has a
few months left to instruct stu-
CHIEFTAIN
dents. His light-hearted but chal-
lenging curriculum and his in-
famous impromptu tests are well-
known. Said the some-time thief
of students' shoes and other es-
sential possessions, "I'm not real-
ly a humorous person, but I be-
lieve humor has its place in the
classroom. I wouldn't enjoy hav-
ing a class where everyone just sits
and works."
Miller's long career has taken
him, literally, across the country.
After instructing two years in
Kentucky, he taught one year in
California before coming to Cin-
cinnati, where he taught six years
at Reading, two at Norwood, and
is in his 19th at Indian Hill.
Miller's own education was
also varied. After spending two
years at Georgetown College in
Kentucky, he transferred to the
University of Kentucky, from
which he graduated. He complet-
ed his Master's degree in math-
ematics at the University of
Texas.
When Miller retires from
teaching, he will also retire from
many years of service in the Class-
room Teachers Association
(CTA). Miller has been elected to
CTA positions on the local and
state levels for all of his 1 9 years
at IH.
Most of Miller's "number two
priority ," his family, has grown
up and left home, but his children
seem to be following somewhat in
their father's footsteps. His old-
est daughter works with her hus-
December 20,1983
band as a missionary in Israel. His Before Miller can completely
only son, who lives in Forest devote his time to his own church
Park, is also married and works in -
activities, family, and housing or
sales. His youngest daughter, also rented work, he has 5 7 more
living in Cincinnati, works at school days to make students
Children's Hospital as well as in a wonder whether his wearing of a
Baptist mission center downtown. tie truly foreshadows a test.
photo by Trip Edwards
Yes kids, it,s test day!
Exclusive Guests
Santa Claus and his eight reindeer
December 25, 1983
12:OO a.m.
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December 20.1983
humor column
CIA catchinq ur, with Santanista's un-American activities
u .
by Hugh Geier
Most adolescents and adults
alike feel that only children (and
the most naive individuals) could
believe in Santa Claus' existence.
To these self-proclaimed authori-
ties on mythology, Santa Claus is
merely a symbol of the Christmas
spirit. Unfortunately, most adults
and adolescents are quite misin-
formed about old St. Nicholas.
Santa Claus is very real and is
alive at this very moment.
Last Thursday, Santa Claus
was spotted quite unexpectedly in
Nicaragua. A group of infiltrating
CIA-backed "contras" (counter-
revolutionaries) saw Santa walk-
ing on a small donkey-trail near
the Honduran border, used quite
often by the rebels. Santa noticed
the small group of 16 men,
quietly turned, and threw a
grenade into their midst.
As one survivor stated, "It all
happened so quickly. He pulled
something out of his big brown
sack and threw it at us. Some of
us thought it was a gift. . . we
didn't know what hit us."
The discovery of Santa Claus
in Nicaragua confirmed Washing-
ton's worst fears. As early as
1979, many State Department
officials began raising questioils
about St. Nicholas' political
biases. Since Christmas 198 1, the
government has been trying to
track Santa. Somehow, the CIA
humor column
Saint Nicholas: fact or fiction
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by Trip Edwards
Last week a team of renowned
scientists announced to a disil-
lusioned nation that Santa Claus
does not exist. Speaking from the
University of California at Berke-
ley, panel spokesman Dr. Carl
Sleighgun stated that "Nowhere
in the infinite expanse of the
cosmos is there room for the out-
rageous belief in a sorcerous hob-
goblin that slides down chimneys
to deliver toys. We are starstuff ...
not magicians."
The respected group of scien-
tists handed down a 256 page
report disproving the Santa myth.
The panel spent millions of dol-
lars on their research. A fact find-
ing expedition to the North Pole
used up most of the research bud-
get.
While in the arctic wasteland,
the scientists searched for Santa's
house and toy factory for several
CHIEFTAIN
and the military lost track of
Santa late in 1982.
Questions about St. Nick's
loyalties and whereabouts were
rampant in the highest levels of
government. AS one official said,
weeks to no avail. The mystery
of Santa's abode sparked further
investigation.
Zoologists Jonathan Kildeer
dissected several reindeer carcas-
ses and concluded in the report
that "these animals in no way
have the bone and muscle struc-
ture necessary for tlight." Aero-
nautical engineers at Berkeley
tested reindeer in wind tunnels
and found that "reindeer are aero-
dynamically unsound for flight."
Saint Nick himself became the
object of the researchers' induc-
tive proddings. Anatomist Bruce
Packer constructed a plaster
mannequin of Santa's approxi-
mate size. Dr. Packer carefully
researched his conclusive dimen-
sions from story books and shop-
ping mall Santas.
At Berkeley, he described his
findings
"Santa Claus
to would
reporters
have to
saying,
lose
"Everybody was asking 'IS Santa
Claus a Communist? If so, where
is he?' ."
Early in 1983, top national
security advisors heard the first
tape of Santa made in three years,
- -I
almost 150 pounds to fit snugly
inside the tight, dark waste ducts
of our nation's homes." But even
the overwhelming evidence
against Santa did not dim Dr.
Packer's gay and festive spirit. In
a private interview, he quietly dis-
closed that, "I still believe in elves
and fairies."
Although the report has been
accepted by the scientific com-
munity, many questions still
remain unanswered. Skeptics
have asked, "Who builds the
toys?" and "How are they de-
p a ~ e7
The tape was apparently made
somewhere in southeast Asia, for
as national security advisor
Richard Allen stated, "He was
addressing a convention of south-
east Asian elves."
The tape led many to specu-
late that Santa was hiding with
Pol Pot and Khmer forces deep in
the jungles of Cambodia. The
reindeer were supposedly hiding
at Ankhor Watt, a large, ancient
Buddhist temple in the central
highlands
Obviously,
of that
thecountry.
recent discov-
ery of Santa in Nicaragua came as
quite a surprise to everyone in
Washington. However, the discov-
ery cleared up much of the uncer-
tainty about St. Nicholas' politi-
cal tendencies. Just last Friday,
President Reagan, in an address to
some second graders in Kansas,
said, ". . . but the sad truth about
Santa is now known. He's just
another one of Moscow's thugs."
Later, William Casey, CIA direc-
tor, explained, "I always knew
there was something wrong with
that guy. . . anybody who would
wear flashy red clothes. . . "
Soon, the government will be
advising citizens to be on the
lookout for Santa this Christmas
and to "shoot him down if a t all
possible." Hopefully, this Christ-
mas we can destroy the terrible
communist menace.
livered on time each year?"
The panel intends to look into
these important questions. Dr.
Sleighgun grudgingly responded
to press questions and presented
his theory. He commented by
saying, "It appears feasible that
the tcys are made and delivered
by cat burglers with guilty con-
sciences trying to repent for their
crimes." Dr. Sleighgun's "Ras-
kolnikov theory" has met heavy
criticism from sociologist and
criminologists since this state-
ment.
 December'20,1983
senior sketch
Prosecutor CarroII reverfs to intramurais for fun
by Win Wells
Visualize a certain AP Ilnglish
class, eariy in the morning. A
classroom discussion is occurring
over the Oedipus Plays of Soph-
ocles. Suddenly a carrot-topped
individual blurts out that the city
in the play is being ravaged "by a
disease-type situation."
The scenario above is defin-
itely a Robert Carroll-type situa-
tion. Bob, renowned for several
things, among them his red hair
and infamous word choice, is one
of the most prominent seniors at
IH.
Bob has a list of activities and
extracurriculars that is longer
than the Great Wall of China, but,
before delving into them, some
background information on Mr.
CarrolJ must be divulged. In the
beginning, Bob was born. When
asked about the circumstances of
his birth, he became agitated, sta-
ting that Cleveland was "just a
stopover." Well, Bob eventually
found himself in Cincinnati and in
Indian Hill schools.
The past behind him, Bob
became involved in all aspects of
high school life-academics, extra-
senior sketch
Smiling Sara dreams of lfalian guys
by Elizabeth Smith
"People think that I never
stop smiling. . .but I do some-
times," says Sara Metzger.
But not when she is Juanita-
the-waitress at Northport Point.
Michigan in the Point's club-
house. Last summer, Juanita
worked with characters like
Wally-the-waiter, Bertha-the-baker
and Sherie-the-shakemaker. "It
was an experience that I'll never
forget. . .definitely my best sum-
mer." And one typical of the viva-
ciousness with which Sara is sur-
rounded.
She really enjoys Michigan
because it's one place she would
not consider part of the "dreary
Midwest." No matter where Sara
goes, she has "gotta be in the mid-
dle of something. . .like the
mountains in Colorado or the
coast in the East." The outdoors
is obviously an important part in
her life.
Sara found a perfect in-
between by participating in the
school's French exchange pro-
gram in Angers, France. "We were
in the middle of the cutest town. .
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curriculars and sports. In terms
of activities, Bob found himself a
honie on the Legend staff and
now holds the self-described title
of "Big Cheese" or in rnorc for-
mal terms, Managing I.:ditor. He
describes his duties as simply
making sure everyone does their
job correctly. "It's basically just
a title."
Apart from 1-egend, Bob is
also involved in being a leader of
the masses-that is, he is a senior
class representative and is a mem-
ber of the Activities Committee.
Wait, there's lots more. This
summer Bob had the honor of
attending Boys State at Bowling
Green State University; while
there he met some people who
were "different" to say the least
At Boys State he was a county
prosecutor. "I tried to set up a
few people on fake drug busts."
Bob did everything in his power
to uphold democracy while at-
tending the program.
"I met Buford there-he's
your typical good ole boy, and I
expect to get a card from him
with a picture of himself and his
coon dog any day now." Indeed,
. .with neat clothes and then there
was Paris! I think that America is
so isolated from the world in
Europe; all the other countries
seem to be in the real world."
"If I had my choice I'd live in
Italy. Venice. I'd be fluent in
three languages, English, French,
and of course Italian. The Italian
guys are so nice. . .I'll stop there."
Her career goals are pointed
toward her dream now. Sara
would like to maior in "French or
Can You say hkow?
Bob's happy in a comfortable back@mound.
. Boys State did broaden Bob's
horizons.
Bob also was actively involved
in sports until a truly tragic chain followed by yet another opera-
of events occurred. Active during
the seventh and eighth grades,
Bob was injured in the eighth
grade. Then, after the football
business, but never anything
focused on English or science.
Maybe you'll see me translating
on World News Tonight, who
knows?"
Hopefully all of this can be
worked toward at colleges in the
East, "Where they've got to be
good." Sara has applied to Col-
gate, Connecticut College, Middle-
bury, Wellesley, Kenyon, and
Miami With all her academics,
sports, and school activities Sara
photo by Trip Edwards
page 5
Photo by Trip Edwards
season his freshman year, he
underwent two operations on the
cartilage in his knee, which was
tion his sophomore year.
As he puts it, "It did put a
damper on my sports career," but
see BOB, p.6
should not have a hard time being
accepted. "I've received a really
good education at IH and taken
advantage of all the courses, that's
what counts."
If not in classes, Sara can be
found in the Legend room as
Organizations Editor, on the
sports field, or cheerleading
(which she used to do because of
"those cute little skirts, but I
grew tired of that").
A sport~nthusiastist,Sara has
been playing soccer since third
grade. "The cutesy-pie things
were soccer and ballet then. . .and
I screamed against ballet. I guess
soccer is my big thing."
Sara is also a three-year
member of her Youth Advisory
Committee at the IH Church,
where her father is a minister.
"Whenever anybody finds out my
dad is a minister, they have a
totally different impression of
me. . .actually some kids are
wilder. I don't think I'm any dif-
ferent. . .I'm a real person."
Does this side of Sara ever
surface? "Oh, I have fun. . . going
out with my friends, listening to
music, and dancing and all."
And yes, she smiles through all
of this, typically Sara.
 Page 6
. disc review
Dy/an changes message with 'lnfidels
by Chris Blanchard
It was Bob Dylan who
originally said "the times they are
a-changin," so I must now reply
with "Bob, your lyrics they aren't
a-changin'." This is neither for
the better nor for the worse on
Bob Dylan's latest, Infidels.
If you ~ecall,Dylan was the
composer of many a protest song
during the '60's. Infidels
provides us with a few protest
songs for the '80's. Vietnam has
been replaced by the Middle East
in his lyrics, and Dylan has turned
his attention towards the nuclear
arms race.
With Infidels, Bob Dylan has
once again surrounded himself
with top-notch musicians. Which,
in a way, is too bad. Musicians of
lesser caliber could have been
used in their place, leaving Sly
Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, and
Mark Knopfler some free time in
which they could work on a
project with parts, say, a bit more
CHIEFTAIN
In addition, Dunbar and
Shakespeare are never really
noticeable. It is only in the
combination of the two that a
reggae feel is given to several of
the tracks.
Talented musicians not being
given an opportunity to show
their stuff? It's an all too familiar
reminder of the days when Dylan
was backed by the Band, a
dynamic rhythm and horn
section.
If it sounds like I don't like
the album, you're wrong.
Infidels is one of the best things
Dylan has done in the past ten
years. His lyrics, once again, are
nothing short of excellent.
Side one begins with
L'J~ker~nan," a tune with a heavy
reggae flavor. This song leads me
to believe that Bobby has been
listening to his Dire Straits
albums. Either that, or Knopfler
was extremely influential on this
piece. Whatever the case,
December 20,1983
' there is no work11 say what do
you say that for?/When nothin'
you've got is U.S. made/They
back into the realm of protest. don't make nothin here no
The next piece, "License to more." Dylan has gotten a Little
Kill" is very obviously about the bolder in his lyrics, no doubt.
nuclear age. It is a Dylan-tempo Infidels is a fine album,
ballad complete with harmonica. indeed. Dylan, in typical manner,
His voice has regained its has written many songs on the
wonderful hoarseness. "License present political situation. He has
to Kill" is sung the way only an opinion on everything and
Dylan can. he's to be commended on his
The second track on side two thoughts. All too many musicians
is "Sundown Union." Here Dylan prefer t o sit back and sing about a
describes what we already know. subject that is no concern to any-
American industry is not com- one. "Yesterday's just a memory/
peting in foreign manufacturing. Tommorrow's never what it's
"Lots of people complainin' that supposed t o be."
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musicians alive today. Presently, tune with very blatant political

they are the respective drummer
and bassist for Peter Tosh.
Knopfler is the lead guitar for
Dire Straits. His particular style is
highly recognizable on the album.
In fact, before I had the chance to
read the credits on the record
sleeve, I noticed that the guitar
work sounded familiar.
overtones. The "Neighborhood
Bully" is Israel. "He's surrounded
by pacifists who all want peace/
They pray for him nightly/That
the bloodshed will cease/They
wouldn't hurt a fly/To hurt one
they would weep/They lay and
they wait for the bully to fall
asleep." Dylan has visibly jumped
blinding. ~ l z e yall knew their fate, yet could not
fi~rd joy in its message. The lzeavens blacklened
sucldenly. Tliej all sta
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less a btss. ~ Tile pillars lost for - 1 ~ 1 ,and tlze thiy*teen
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Train Display - CG&E Building .- -

Bogarts downtown - One of the finest in

Wheels - Dec. 23, 8: 0 0 p.m. - The
big reunion.
Raisins - Dec. 28, 8:00 p.m. - A
raisin in the snow.
The Modulators - Dec. 29, 8:00
p.m. - Keep that music simple.
American Beauty Band - Dec. 31,
9: 00 p.m. - The ugly Russians?
Music Hall
Nutcracker Suite - Dec. 16-23 -
Do you know where your chil-
dren are?
Riverfront Coliseum
Georgia Wrestling - Dec. 30, 8:00
p.m. - Maybe there will be a bliz-
zard and we won't be able to go.
The Police - Feb. 14, 8:00 p.m. -
Sting shows Cincy his green eyes
at last.
the country.
100 years of toys - Cincinnati Fire
Museum, Dec. 16-Feb. 28 - Maybe
they'll catch on fire.
A Star in the East - Cincinnati
Museum of Natural History's
Planetarium, Dec. 3-31 - ...and a
supernova from above ...
Winterfest - Kings Island ice skat-
ing, carolers, and food through
Dec. 31, 2-10 p.m. weekdays; 1 0
a.m.-10 p.m. weekends - ice skate
with Scooby Doo.
Festival of Lights - Cincinnati
Zoo, 5-9 p.m. nightly.
Spectacular Clzristrnas Sale - Cin-
cinnati Gardens through Dec. 23,
10 a.m.-9 p.m. - All sorts of gifts.
Bob keeps his positive outlook on life
BOB, from p. 5
he doesn't dwell on it anymore.
"Now they think I have arthritis
in my knee, but it doesn't mat-
ter-I've become a scholar."
Obviously Bob has a sense of hu-
mor too.
One aspect of sports that Bob
does miss, however, is the spirit
and sense of caxaraderie that a
member enjoys. "It was fun
being on a team," states Bob
plaintively. However, there is still
some joy in Mudville, sports fans,
for Bob does participate in intra-
murals, specifically basketball.
Last year he played with the
infamous Chili Dawgs until (was
there ever any doubt) he was in-
jured with a broken ankle.
Maybe Bob ought to stick t o
his academics-perhaps he has
become a scholar. Always fight-
ing to keep the ole GPA up, Bob
is currently awaiting word from
Miami and Notre Dame, where he
hopes to study law. When asked
which of the aforementioned
schools is his favorite, he quipped,
"I don't know-1'11 probably just
flip a coin."
Despite his injuries and set-
backs at IH, Bob still maintains a
positive outlook on life. His
philosophy, simply put, is to
"have fun and take life one day at
a time. You know, all that senti-
mental crap." What a Bob-type
quote.
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teacher feature
Miller devotes his time to church and family
by Paul Monach
Picture if you will a class-
room. The algebra teacher enters
the room and begins to erase. As
he nears completion, the class be-
gins to quiet down considerably;
as the date appears in the upper
left corner, the students wait in
nervous silence and anticipation.
What will he write next?
As the numeral " 1" is written,
the class breathes a collective sigh
of relief. But this is followed by a
groan as Mr. Lafe Miller deviously
deviates from normal procedure
and writes the capital "T" that
means today is test day.
Miller will be amusing and ex-
asperating his students for only a
few more months; he is retiring
from teaching after 30 years in
the profession. He is again deviat-
ing from normal procedure by re-
tiring in the middle of the year,
March 23 to be exact. Said Mil-
ler, "I'm kind of burned out; I've
taught 30 years and feel like it's
time to move on to other things."
"I was just getting so that
other things interested me more
than teaching; teaching was my
number one goal; now, I've just
changed priorities." However, he
emphasized that he has not relax-
ed his teaching methods to ac-
comodate his other interests, add-
ing, "I really enjoy teaching, and
I still think I do a good job teach-
ing."
Foremost in Miller's "other"
interests is his involvement in the
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in
Kenwood, which he has been
active in for 25 years.
He is the director of men, in-
cluding boys, at the church, and
participates in many community
service activities. "My number
one priority is being of service
through my church." His
service involvement has included
mission work, visiting patients at
Longview once each month, visit-
ing shut-ins, and similar activities.
Another of MiUer's long-term
interests that he plans to continue
to a greater extent, following his
retirement, is his work in the I&-
habilitation of houses. He has
already begun t o expand into the
realm of property management,
managing apartments owned by a
dentist, and he plans to manage
property for professional people
in the future.
Miller, who presently teaches
algebra and geometry, still has a
few months left to instruct stu-
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dents. His light-hearted but chal-
lenging curriculum and his in-
famous impromptu tests are well-
known. Said the some-time thief
of students' shoes and other es-
sential possessions, "I'm not real-
ly a humorous person, but I be-
lieve humor has its place in the
classroom. I wouldn't enjoy hav-
ing a class where everyone just sits
and works."
Miller's long career has taken
him, literally, across the country.
After instructing two years in
Kentucky, he taught one year in
California before coming to Cin-
cinnati, where he taught six years
at Reading, two at Norwood, and
is in his 19th at Indian Hill.
Miller's own education was
also varied. After spending two
years at Georgetown College in
Kentucky, he transferred to the
University of Kentucky, from
which he graduated. He complet-
ed his Master's degree in math-
ematics at the University of
Texas.
When Miller retires from
teaching, he will also retire from
many years of service in the Class-
room Teachers Association
(CTA). Miller has been elected to
CTA positions on the local and
state levels for all of his 1 9 years
at IH.
Most of Miller's "number two
priority ," his family, has grown
up and left home, but his children
seem to be following somewhat in
their father's footsteps. His old-
est daughter works with her hus-
December 20,1983
band as a missionary in Israel. His Before Miller can completely
only son, who lives in Forest devote his time to his own church
Park, is also married and works in -
activities, family, and housing or
sales. His youngest daughter, also rented work, he has 5 7 more
living in Cincinnati, works at school days to make students
Children's Hospital as well as in a wonder whether his wearing of a
Baptist mission center downtown. tie truly foreshadows a test.
photo by Trip Edwards
Yes kids, it,s test day!
Exclusive Guests
Santa Claus and his eight reindeer
December 25, 1983
12:OO a.m.
Season ticket holders only
i
December 20.1983
humor column
CIA catchinq ur, with Santanista's un-American activities
u .
by Hugh Geier
Most adolescents and adults
alike feel that only children (and
the most naive individuals) could
believe in Santa Claus' existence.
To these self-proclaimed authori-
ties on mythology, Santa Claus is
merely a symbol of the Christmas
spirit. Unfortunately, most adults
and adolescents are quite misin-
formed about old St. Nicholas.
Santa Claus is very real and is
alive at this very moment.
Last Thursday, Santa Claus
was spotted quite unexpectedly in
Nicaragua. A group of infiltrating
CIA-backed "contras" (counter-
revolutionaries) saw Santa walk-
ing on a small donkey-trail near
the Honduran border, used quite
often by the rebels. Santa noticed
the small group of 16 men,
quietly turned, and threw a
grenade into their midst.
As one survivor stated, "It all
happened so quickly. He pulled
something out of his big brown
sack and threw it at us. Some of
us thought it was a gift. . . we
didn't know what hit us."
The discovery of Santa Claus
in Nicaragua confirmed Washing-
ton's worst fears. As early as
1979, many State Department
officials began raising questioils
about St. Nicholas' political
biases. Since Christmas 198 1, the
government has been trying to
track Santa. Somehow, the CIA
humor column
Saint Nicholas: fact or fiction
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by Trip Edwards
Last week a team of renowned
scientists announced to a disil-
lusioned nation that Santa Claus
does not exist. Speaking from the
University of California at Berke-
ley, panel spokesman Dr. Carl
Sleighgun stated that "Nowhere
in the infinite expanse of the
cosmos is there room for the out-
rageous belief in a sorcerous hob-
goblin that slides down chimneys
to deliver toys. We are starstuff ...
not magicians."
The respected group of scien-
tists handed down a 256 page
report disproving the Santa myth.
The panel spent millions of dol-
lars on their research. A fact find-
ing expedition to the North Pole
used up most of the research bud-
get.
While in the arctic wasteland,
the scientists searched for Santa's
house and toy factory for several
CHIEFTAIN
and the military lost track of
Santa late in 1982.
Questions about St. Nick's
loyalties and whereabouts were
rampant in the highest levels of
government. AS one official said,
weeks to no avail. The mystery
of Santa's abode sparked further
investigation.
Zoologists Jonathan Kildeer
dissected several reindeer carcas-
ses and concluded in the report
that "these animals in no way
have the bone and muscle struc-
ture necessary for tlight." Aero-
nautical engineers at Berkeley
tested reindeer in wind tunnels
and found that "reindeer are aero-
dynamically unsound for flight."
Saint Nick himself became the
object of the researchers' induc-
tive proddings. Anatomist Bruce
Packer constructed a plaster
mannequin of Santa's approxi-
mate size. Dr. Packer carefully
researched his conclusive dimen-
sions from story books and shop-
ping mall Santas.
At Berkeley, he described his
findings
"Santa Claus
to would
reporters
have to
saying,
lose
"Everybody was asking 'IS Santa
Claus a Communist? If so, where
is he?' ."
Early in 1983, top national
security advisors heard the first
tape of Santa made in three years,
- -I
almost 150 pounds to fit snugly
inside the tight, dark waste ducts
of our nation's homes." But even
the overwhelming evidence
against Santa did not dim Dr.
Packer's gay and festive spirit. In
a private interview, he quietly dis-
closed that, "I still believe in elves
and fairies."
Although the report has been
accepted by the scientific com-
munity, many questions still
remain unanswered. Skeptics
have asked, "Who builds the
toys?" and "How are they de-
p a ~ e7
The tape was apparently made
somewhere in southeast Asia, for
as national security advisor
Richard Allen stated, "He was
addressing a convention of south-
east Asian elves."
The tape led many to specu-
late that Santa was hiding with
Pol Pot and Khmer forces deep in
the jungles of Cambodia. The
reindeer were supposedly hiding
at Ankhor Watt, a large, ancient
Buddhist temple in the central
highlands
Obviously,
of that
thecountry.
recent discov-
ery of Santa in Nicaragua came as
quite a surprise to everyone in
Washington. However, the discov-
ery cleared up much of the uncer-
tainty about St. Nicholas' politi-
cal tendencies. Just last Friday,
President Reagan, in an address to
some second graders in Kansas,
said, ". . . but the sad truth about
Santa is now known. He's just
another one of Moscow's thugs."
Later, William Casey, CIA direc-
tor, explained, "I always knew
there was something wrong with
that guy. . . anybody who would
wear flashy red clothes. . . "
Soon, the government will be
advising citizens to be on the
lookout for Santa this Christmas
and to "shoot him down if a t all
possible." Hopefully, this Christ-
mas we can destroy the terrible
communist menace.
livered on time each year?"
The panel intends to look into
these important questions. Dr.
Sleighgun grudgingly responded
to press questions and presented
his theory. He commented by
saying, "It appears feasible that
the tcys are made and delivered
by cat burglers with guilty con-
sciences trying to repent for their
crimes." Dr. Sleighgun's "Ras-
kolnikov theory" has met heavy
criticism from sociologist and
criminologists since this state-
ment.

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by Kevin Walzer
The clock showed :07. The
scoreboard read "Indian Hill-42;
Milford-41 ." It had been a hard
fought game, with streaks for
both teams. But now, on the
line was junior Rick Abrams, with
a one-on-one free throw situation
staring him in the face.
Abrams, though, calmly sank
both of them, stopping more than
one heart in the IH gym as the
points were added on the score-
board, "Indian Hill-43," "Indian
Hill-44." The result: a 44-41
nailbiter over the visiting Eagles,
18 points for Abrams, and IH's
first win against five losses.
"We had played a bad fourth
quarter, and I had a chance to
clinch the game," said Abrams.
"The first free throw I wanted to
hit, so they could only tie. The
second one was just a bonus."
The game was a close one
from the start. The two teams
were tied, 10-10, after the first
quarter. IH managed to go up by
six, 22-16, at half. But they
couldn't hold on to that, either,
despite leading by eight at the end
of the third quarter as the
Eagles rallied to tie and go ahead
late in the fourth. It took two
CHIEFTAIN December 20, 1983
onus' Braves to win, 44-47
"Realistically, I think we
should be 3-0 in the league (they
currently stand at 1-2). We've
had several close games, losing t o
Glen Este by five, Loveland by
one. The fust two games we
really didn't have much of a
chance, but we've been playing
Despite the upcoming winter holidays, good ball since then, being close
in every one of them."
many sports and recreational activities will be Abrams is IH's leading scorer
taking place over the break. this season, currently 16.7 points
For starters, the IH wrestling "Gators" will per game. This average is also one
of the leading in the city. He has
be travelling to Ross High School to square
blossomed this year into the
off against Monroe and Finneytown. Braves' best all-around player,
Al[so, IH's annual Winter Recreation Pro- after gaining valuable varsity
experience last year as the only
gram will kick off next week. The Indian Will
sophomore on the varsity level.
gym will be open all of next week, from Last year, he was the first sopho-
Monday, December 26, to Friday, December more since 1978 t o play on
30. Anyone will be able to come from 1:00 varsity.
Glen Este outscored IH, 16-11,
to 4:QO during the day to shoot baskets and in the final quarter to lift them-
participate in other activities. selves to a 59-54 win a t Glen Este
on Friday, December 10.
The game was deadlocked
silence the Eagles and give IH the may have lifted IH's spirits through the first three quarters,
momentum for good. dramatically. 43-43, until the Trojans eased
"Despite our win, I don't "I think it may be a turning away for the five point win.
think it was our best game," said point for us," he remarked. Abrams paced the IH attack,
Abrams. "We played well, but it
"Really, we needed it." as well as leading all scorers, with
wasn't our best." The team has been playing 24 points.
As the season continues, well, Abrams also stressed., desvite * * * * *
A
December 20, 1983
letter from Dr. Feltman
ares spin'f o
To the Students-
A Holiday Message
We are at a very special time
of the year, In school students
grow excited at the prospect of
what is to come. Stores are jam-
med with shoppers, streets ex-
plode with light, elves are running
around the buildings, and mes-
sages of good will abound. When
people say "hello" to each other,
there is a special feeling in it, a
bright and warm feeling that per-
vades our days.
What is it that takes the dark
and cold days of winter and fills
them with light and warmth? It is
the special holidays we celebrate
at this time of year. For some of
us it is Christmas, while for others
letter from SG
Dear students,
The holiday season has always
been busy for Student Govern-
ment, and this year is no excep-
tion. The SG met on Wednesday,
December 14, and we discussed
some of our upcoming projects.
The Service Committee has
three projects coming up. On
CHIEFTAIN
it is Channukah. Whatever the
holiday, the feelings engendered
unite us in a common feeling of
affection for each other. This is
as it should be. Channukah is
called the Festival of Lights. A
candle is lit each night for seven
days to commemorate a .miracle
of light. Christmas has been
called the Feast of Love. It com-
memorates the birth of Jesus,
the Prince of Love.
Thus, we have a combination
of the Feasts of Love and Light.
These two qualities fill the world
for a brief period at these special
times and the world becomes a
better place.
There are places where the
light of knowledge and truth has
period. Thus, this time, 1st
period was chosen. Hugh and I
want to let the students know
that the future of Activity Periods
might be in doubt if the students
fail to show support for them.
Thus we urge you to support the
Activity Periods.
not yet reached. If only we could
reach every crevice with the light
of learning, what a bright and
happy world this would become
for all!
And what a need there is for
love! One has only to look at t h e
tragedies on television news pro-
grams to realize that hate destroys
and tears down. If only we could
reach each mind and place love in
it, what a better world we would
have.
~ i g h t ,love - what wonders
they can produce to build a better
world where kindness would be
the rule, where concern for each
other would be part of our daily
lives, where each individual would
grow and thrive and contribute
The Student Affairs Commit-
tee will be issuing a question-
naire concerning scheduling
shortly aftdr Christmas. Please fill
out the form accurately so that
we can form accurate conclusions
from the survey.
One final note. This is the
1 hold Holiday
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and find happiness. Let us have
the courage to believe that this
is neither a fantasy nor a dream.
Let us believe it is attainable.
If, for this one season of the
year, our lives are fded with
warmth, happiness and the spirit
of giving, then surely if we want
to, we can make it last through-
out the year as well. Oh, it won't
be easy, but wouldn't it be worth
the effort?
Let us cherish these holidays
and let us spread the feelings of
light and love.
T o each of you and your fam-
ilies, on behalf of the staff of In-
dian Hill High School, 1 wish you
the happiest of holidays and a
very Happy New Year.
See you all next year!
Karl M. Feltman
Principal
holiday season; it is a time of
cold, rain, and snow-thus the
roads might be slippery. Also it is
a time when many drinking relat-
ed parties take place. Thus, we
ask that you drive extra carefully,
use your seatbelts, and most of
all, use your good judgment.
Have a safe and Happy Holiday,
Dave Agin
Hugh Geier

jumpers by junior Curtis Ott to
by Anna Batsakes
The varsity basketball Squaws
were downed by Madeira, 48-41,
on December 15, dropping IH's
record to 2-4.
Madeira had little trouble
Abrams seems to feel that the win
Indeed they are. Milford had
no trouble demolishing IH, jump-
ing out to a huge first quarter lead
on the way to a 81-27 drubbing,
last December 12.
their poor record.
The Squaws defeated the Glen
Este Lady Trojans, 33-28. They
overcame a two-point deficit at
halftime to record the five-point
win.
Glen Este came out pressuring
in the first half, but it was no
problem for IH. "After that,"
them t o resort to other useless
tactics."
"It was not a spectacular game
for us," continued Kindel, "but
we were still able to dominate
lay."
Sunday IH students W ~ Ube work-
ing in a booth at Kenwood Mall
to- benefit the Lung Association.
Also during that week, the Elf
Auction will take place. We hope
that the project is a success in
that all proceeds will go to the
Leukemia fund in the name of
Merilee Black. Another service
project coming up is the Comput-
er Dating Project. Everyone
Instrumental, V Q C ~groups
by Paul Monach
Band director Mr. Steve Strid-
er and choir director Mr. Henry
Henley led the Concert Orchestra,
Chamber Choir, and Vocal En-
semble to a successful Holiday
Concert last Tuesday, December
13.
The Orchestra, playing the
group in a medley from 42nd
Street. The Choir closed the way
it began, with a Christmas tradi-
tional, "Torches, Torches."
The Ensemble closed the con-
cert with six seasonal hymns. The
group, containing many members
of the Chamber Choir, began with
"Carol of the Bells," followed b y
Concert
numbers, "0 Holy Night" and
"Jesus Child," featured solo per-
formances by junior sopranos
Missy Milligan and Linda Mattox.
The Ensemble finished its per-
formance and the concert with
"Lullaby" and the spirited "Deck
the Hall."
Mrs. Pamela Henley and

Experience, defense lift Squaws to 4-2 record

jumping out to a big lead in the
first quarter, going UP by 10, 15-
5. However, the Squaws picked
up steam in the second quarter as
a late surge narrowed the deficit
to two, 19-17.
However, the Squaws fell
behind again in the third quarter,
as Madeira went up by six, 31-25.
After that there was little IH
could do, as Madeira pulled away
for the 48-41 victory.
Sophomore Cadi Cucinotta
sparked the Squaws with 17
points to lead IH. Senior Lisa
Holzman added nine.
Commented junior Gretchen
Kindel after IH's loss to Milford,
"We were beat in the first quarter.
After that we couldn't catch up.
Milford is a very good, well-drilled
team."
by Kevin Walzer
Madeira defeated the JV
Squaws 37-24 last Wednesday,
dropping IH's record to 4-2. Des-
pite the loss, however, the girls
are off to their best start in years.
Coach Sharon Cooke has at-
tributed the team's strong start to
"strong defense which has kept us
ahead most games."
The defense is definitely one
factor. The Squaws give up only
24 points per game while their
offense racks up over 25 points
per contest.
Another factor is experience
and balance offensively. The
Squaws have five experienced
sophomores who form the nuc-
leus of the offense. Sophomore
Chris Hall is currently the team's
leading scorer with 30 points in
six games, an average of five per
game. Sophomore Peggy Cutler
has hit for 26 in the six contests,
to presently be in second in the
scoring race. In addition, sopho-
mores Julie More, Shari Zesch,
and Ann Powell all are averaging
between 2.5 and 4 points per
game. This balance is a factor
that makes them hard to over-
come.
IH dropped its second game of
the season, to Milford on Decem-
ber 13, 33-27. Commented
Cooke of this contest, "In this
game we led in the fourth quarter
but they came back and defeated
us.,,
Prior to these two losses, the
Squaws had opened with a fast
4-0 start. They edged Glen Este,
25-22, on December 8. Two days
earlier, they dispatched Loveland,
18-14. And during the month of
November, they ousted Wyoming
25-23 and St. Ursula in a 34-13
win.
As the season continues,
Cooke is optimistic that IH will
continue its success. In fact, she
feels the team has some problems
offensively that need t o be work-
ed out. "We are quick on the fast
break, but we need to move the
ball quicker and shoot more."
Lord, if they do that, look
out.
should already have filled out
their questionnaires. The results
will be back after Christmas and
will be on sale around Valentine
Day. Best of Luck! Considering
their busy schedule, the Service
Committee has been doing a great
iob. We should be vroud of them.
Other activities coming up are
as follows: on January 6th the
"Colgate 13" will perform at IH
during 2nd period. This talented
group from Colgate University
sang at the Superbowl last year.
On January 11 during 1st period
we will be having an activity
period. We realize that 1st period
is probably not the best time for
an activity period, but the ad-
ministration thought it best so
that students would miss different
classes during each activity
same selections that it played in
the Student Government forum
the same day, opened the evening.
The group began with "Toccato"
by Frescobaldi followed by all-
strings "Allegro" by Leclair. The
30-piece orchestra closed with a
Christmas classic, "Sleigh Ride."
The Chamber Choir likewise
performed its forum show except
for omitting the two songs from
Shenandoah. The Choir opened
with two seasonal songs, "Ding
Dong, Merrily On High" and the
famous "Silent Night."
The next number, "Black and
Blue" from Ain 't Misbehavin ',
featured a trio of senior Vonda
Willis, sophomore Jeanne Little-
john, and freshman Josie Evans.
The singing group proceeded to
prove its ability as a dancing
"Stille Nacht," the original
German from which "Silent
Night" was translated. The
freshman girls were featured in
the next piece, "Do You Hear
What I Hear?". The next two
news short
IH classes visit Cincinnati Inc.
The Physics Seminar and
Industrial Arts classes took a field
trip t o Cincinnati Inc. last Wed-
nesday, December 14. District
superintendant Dr. Robert Boston
accompanied the 60 students t o
the management and production
headquarters of the local firm.
Cincinnati Inc, of Harrison, Ohio,
is a manufacturer of hydraulic
presses and other heavyduty
sophomore Cris Moore accom-
panied both choirs on piano, as
did Strider on percussion and
freshman Ashley Shepherd on
bass guitar.
equipment.
Students were given a full tour
of the facility and shown all the
machinery
steps .
in the production of tooled
The Physics Seminar class is
planning a field trip to the
General Motors Assembly plant in
Nonvood for sometime
January.
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editorial as I see it
? ,
,
often. The last one was in 1946.
sportsview So, when Noah slashed out a 6-2,
Bergman coins new but 7-5,7-6 on the swirling red clay at
Roland Garros stadium, he *was
And now, a whole year of sports
+

Over the past several weeks there has been a rash of
serious auto accidents involving IH students. These necessary vocabulary
accidents have brought along with them the innate by John Bergman
"Well," he wrote, biting his
pain and suffering accompanying any serious auto proverbial tongue, "it's that time
wreck to the unfortunate occupants and their friends
of year, once again." You know,
and families. Indian Hill has never had an outstanding the time of year when even the
biggest of problems seem a little
safety record, but the frequency of wrecks over the less huge. It is also supposedly
accomplishing a very rare feat; a
3. cnidge, n. A cnidge is a tacka (what a wimpy name). won on a last second, desperation,
Frenchman won. Appropriately,
the joy of the French spectators
by Kevin Walzer Houston arrived here by dunk- 70-foot hail-mary-alley-oop with was overflowing; indeed, it bor-
fact which seems to have been
discovered solely for the purpose Well, it looks like it's nearing ing the lights out against Louis- Lorenzo Charles turning a N.C. dered on hysteria. As cries of
the end of the year. Sure seems ville. They got something like player's hopeless airball into a "Allez,
stadium,Yannick," sounded the
Noah responded.
of giving game-show hosts some-
that way. Well, what's actually 100 dunks in this game. I think dunk, two points, a win and the
thing to ask. By extension, a
going on is that time is ticking they only took 60 shots overall. NCAA championship. The only However, the deeper signifi-
cnidgemonger is a person who
away, and soon a new year will be Anyway, N.C. State, who had no exciting part of the game. The cance of this should not go un-
takes great pride in knowing

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last month is, t o say the least, frightening. upon us. Twelve more months of right being there, slipped by ironic part is, the Pack beat noticed: Noah is a serve-and-vol-
the season of gift giving. This many cnidges and refuses to
sports, if you want to look at it Georgia (yawn) in the other excit- Houston with a dunk. ley player. Athletic to the hilt,
The occurence of accidents to our students is a week, I have spent a considerable admit their uselessness. A
my way. ing semi June: a big month. Yannick one would not expect his attack-
problem facing all of us. With the holiday season upon amount of time thinking about cnidgemonger would, for exam-
I don't know. But when a Well, anyway, N.C. State Noah wins the tennis French ing game to work on clay against
what sort of gift I could present ple, brag that he knows of at least
us, the increased amount of traffic on the streets is a in the pages of the Chieftain. I two words which begin with the
new year comes, an old one to stunned Houston by winning 54- Open, Martina Navratilova loses, a claycourt master such as Mats
put to rest. Twelve months of 52. I swear, this game, played to and the Philadelphia 76ers win a Wilander. But it did, proving that
hindrance to safe driving, as are the icy conditions decided that I would resort to yet letter combination "cn."
sports, if you want to look at it an attacker can beat a looping
N.C. State's pace, was one of the world championship.
which are so prevalent on Cincinnati roads during win- another chapter from my some- 4. Oglosis, n. Oglosis is the topspinner if his heart is big
my way. most boring in recent history. First things first. Noah, a
day-to-be-published book. disease that you think you're suf-
ter. To counteract this, we must think more about It seemed to me that Berg- fering when nothing seems to be
So, what am I saying? Well, Houston never could fast-break Frenchman, wins the French. enough, which Noah's was.
our safety while driving. The most obvious measure there's twelve (or so) months of their way out of this nightmare. What does this entail? Well,
man's Laws were a bit to cynical going right. The only cure which see 1983, page 10
sporting history behind us. 1983, N.C. lulled them to sleep, then French don't win the French too
we can take is t o simply use common sense while dri- for this time of year, so I have has been found for this condition
in particular, has not been a year
ving. This entails such things as driving close to the chosen a different chapter. This is vacation. of great sporting drama. There
speed limit and being aware of and conscientious about
other drivers. In addition, take the extra ten seconds
one is called Bergman's Concise
Dictionary of Necessary Words. I
am not at liberty to reveal the en-
5. Finally I leave you with the
word "yanx." This word means
anything you want it to mean.
have been moments, to be sure.
So, what I have done, is to review
the top moments in sports for the
JV Braves capture first win, 49-38
to buckle yourself in, for a seat belt can easily make tire dictionary here, but the fol- Keep it somewhere in the back of past year (starting with January). by Kevin Walzer December 9. "The score was really not in-
lowing sample may just prove in- your mind, for those moments Pay attention. A brief quiz will The JV basketball Braves The Braves jumped out to an dicative of the game," stressed
the difference between a serious or fatal injury. Many dispensable in your future con- when you know what you want follow. claimed their first victory of the 18-8 lead after the first quarter. Gellert. "We shot 50% for the
of us fail t o use seat belts, and perhaps the recent ac- versations. The object is, of to say, but you don't know how January: Super Bowl time. season last Wednesday over the Steady shooting enabled them to game. We outscored them from
cidents will instill in us the drive t o buckle up our- course, to record, once and for to say it. Washington versus Miami. Skins visiting Milford Eagles, 49-38. stay ahead, 30-23, at half. the field. But, they shot 27 free
all, a listing of words which ex- I wish you all a fine vacation, versus Dolphins. Hogs versus The win raised Indian Hill's However, as Gellert puts it, throws to our 12. That's where
selves.
press hitherto unexpressable con- and I shall see you next year! Killer Bees. record to 1-5. "there was a period of time, the difference was."
Most importantly, heed the old adage that if you are cepts. Very well then, here goes. tch. This game was a great one, one Head coach Gary Gellert about two minutes, on the fourth Overall, on the season thus far,
going to drink, do not drive. More than a few IH stu- 1. clodge, n. This word of the best I've seen. The vaunted praised his team's overall play when they just blew us away.'' Gellert feels there are good and
dents will be hazards behind the wheel after holiday should be used to label any group news shorts defense of the Dolphins simply throughout the game, stating that That spurt sent the Braves reeling, bad points. "We have good re-
of seven or more people who con- could not contain the front line the team's composure in the final as they were outscored 22-7 in bounding shooting, and defense,
festivities, and IH cannot afford any more accidents. gregate right in the center of a For all sophomores, juniors of the Skins, which opened up minutes was excellent. the final period. Glen Este then but far too many turnovers. The
The last weeks have been tragic for several IH students; road or corridor and henceforth and seniors! On Friday, Decem- massive holes for massive John "It was one of those games coasted the rest of the way to turnovers are killing us."
refuse to move. The word carries ber 23 the Indian Hill Church Riggins. Riggins clawed out 167 that could have gone either way," notch the 63-55 win.
hopefully they have learned their painful lesson-let will be having an informal get-
with it a healthy dose of disdain. yards, a Super Bowl record, as the he commented. "Our poise was
the remainder of us avoid having to do the same. It is not meant to be used in together of college and high Skins won, 3 1-24. The run won. really good in the last few
reference to crowds which gather school students. 45 colleges/ March: Hoo. What-was it-this- minutes. We had a small lead, but
at public events. Rather it is universities (northern, southern, month? I can't for the life of me then went to a stall and got
STAFF meant to be used in those cases eastern and western) will be rep- remember. Oh-yes! The NCAA several easy shots that let us pull
when the group in question seems resented by area students. The basketball tournament. This was away.''
to be involved in a conspiracy purpose of the occasion is to offer the University of Kentucky's IH led throughout the game,
Chieftain is written, com- Blitzen Barb Neu always being up by two or three
against you. You might say that a an opportunity to college-bound finest showing in the tourney
posed, printed and sold as an Assistant Magazine Editor
Janet St. Nicolas clodge is the most basic form of highschool students to talk in- since the '78 championship team, points. The team opened with a
extracurricular activity by the
students of Indian Hill High Chief Typesetter organized crime. A group of less formally with those who are there which won all the marbles. This 12-9 first quarter. Milford nar-
School, 6845 Drake Rd., Cincin- Sabbathri Raju than seven people who behave and t o have some of their ques- particular team got to the quar- rowed that to at the half, 26-24,
nati, Ohio 45243. Production Managers terfinals, with impressive wins but steady defense and good
MargotalotagiftsforChristmas
Like a clodge is referred to as a tions answered. This will be held
Sponsor Wm. P. Santa Kincaid shooting enabled the Braves to
Ayers clodgette. at the church - 6000 Drake Road over Ohio University and Indiana.
Editors
Nancy Haveahappy holiday Dan Dreidle Rosenthal 2. clug, n. A clug is a person - in the Guild Room from 3: 30- Then, in the quarters, they ran break the game open in the
Hopple Business Manager who seems to combine sheer bril- 5:00 p.m. into the Louisville Cardinals, second half.
Kit'sabeginningtolookalotlike Robert Reindeer Rhoad
Circulation Manager
liance with utter mindlessness. * * * * * cross-state rivals. Louisville "We went to a 1-3-1 defense in
Christmas Tassian avenged a 1922 loss to Kentucky the second half, which put more
Winter'sjustaroundthecorner Chris Kringle Blanchard He is the kind of person who gets The Indian Hill Wrestling Pin-
Wells Artist Noel Ruff all the answers right in class, but nettes raised $137 by selling 245 with a savage 12-0 spurt in over- pressure in them," he remarked.
News Editors Photographers Tripontheice forgets where he lives, when he candy-grams for the past week. time, after junior Jim Master's "It shut them down. We only
Pope Paul V I I Monach ("the Edwards, Strattonstayaway-
leaves school. All his friends are The money raised will help pay twelve-foot prayer was answered gave up 14 points in the second."
Pope's Pope") fromthemistletoe Moraites, at the buzzer. The reeling 'Cats The Braves were led in scoring
Brett'sbeenabadboy Benadum confident that he will win the for the pinnetes' trip to Columbus
David Stocking Stuffer Stradling eventually lost, 80-68. by sophomores Andy Tucker and
Features Editors Typesetters Suenitwillbe- Pulitzer prize someday, but to the State Wrestling Tourney.
Ken the King Jones Christmas Gilsdorf, Sandy Additional funds will come from April: actually, I think this Erich Metzger, who each hit 14
they're worried that he'll forget 1 %
Elizabethlahem Smith Presents Pesce, Karen Wences- the sale of carnations at Valen- happened in March, but I talked points. Sophomore Mike Cohen -5- -,, *$

las Wiedemer, Gretchen

Assistant Features Editor
Chris Candycane Blanchard
Sports Editors
Contributors
Anna Cabbage Patch Batsakes
Kevin Wassail Walzer
Magazine Editors
Tracy Mistletoe Megison
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Grinch Kindel, Mary Christ-
masBeth Heidrich
John Bergman,
Dave Agin, Hugh Gsier, Eric
Little, Dr. Feltman, Joel Ruff,
Brian Wswe, Greg M o ~ r i s
his name and never know about
too much in March,. anyway. added 8.
" - .??
- The
a
his success. tines. The candy canes will be -
NCAA finals, Houston versus IH blew a 30-23 lead at the
Production Staff Kelly Martin, distributed second period today. photo by Stratton Moraites
Joel Ruff, Sam Green, David Leftover candy canes will be sold North Carolina State. Phi Slam- half, as the Glen Este Trojans bat- Coach Gary Gellert confers with the JV Braves during a tirneout in IH's
Cook, Mary Beth Heidrich after Christmas in the attendance ma Jamma versus Phi Pack At- tled back to down IH, 63-55, on game with Milford last Wednesday. The Braves won, 49-38.
Eric Little, Amelia Ellling,
office for 4n r m t c
. - Stratton Moraites
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Small numbers, lack of intensity sports quiz

Vol. 33 No. 8
1. Who won the men's doubles
urf Gators at Bethel-Tate frimeet competition in the French
O ~ e this
n year?
December 20, 1983
Indian Hill High School
by David Stradling
2. Who are the original four Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
members of Pittsburgh's Steel
On paper, it seems that the
Curtain?
Indian Hill wrestling team was de- goals for the upcoming year.
stroyed at the trimeet at Bethel-
Tate this past Friday.
Indian Hill's only wins came
3. What seniors were named
outstanding senior athletes for
the class of '83 last year?
Home Ec. Department stads FHA club Drozda said the club will be spon-
soring several projects in order to
raise funds for Children's Hospital
4. Which two women have won by Win Wells The FHA is a nationwide club to raise funds for community
from junior Dave Kindle (185), The Home Economics Depart- whose purpose is to make the causes. and for the Merilee Black fund.
the last eight straight Grand
who pinned both his opponents, ment has started an Indian Hill community aware of the areas of The club is also designed to These projects will be similar to
Slam tournaments?
and senior Curt Reising (175), chapter of the Future Homemak- consumer skills, nutritional educa- clear any misconceptions the pub- the projects held by the Key
5. Who led the football Braves in
who pinned his opponent from ers of America, a club closely as- tion, and familylchild relations. lic may have concerning Home Club.
rushing this past season?
Hillsboro. k.4 sociated with the field of Home In addition, the club will initiate Economics. Stated club sponsor Apart from informing the
However, the score was mis- pr Economics. several service projects designed Mrs. Carleen Drozda, "We want t o community and providing service
leading, as the Braves wrestled ANSWERS make people realize that it's not for the same, the club also plans
only seven varsity members, leav- just cooking and sewing." t o enter and participate in region-
ing five weight classes vacant. The The chapter, which is affili- al competition at the end of the
empty
- - spots meant that even ated with a chapter on the state school year. First will come the
before wrestline" started the photo by Brett Benadum s ~ q 'eaofite~e~
3 eupxeM .p
level, currently has roughly 75 regionals, in which IH will face
Braves were down 30-0, a deficit Sophomore Steve Baker strains to get out of a Hamilton w~estler'slock Y3WaoId members. However, Drozda sta- other schools from the South-
that could not be overcome. last December 12. qAag ' y % r o j u qLanays
~ .& ted that only ten members have western Ohio district. From
Both coaches Ron Weber and The Braves' points came from tiers, and when the big tournies a%!w~g!Ma c s a q O HaIulx
. ,& hi. $ 12 become state members, but she there, all students who place in
Tim Distler were, of course, disap- senior CO-captain Dave Stradling roll around at the end of the sea- 'pooMUaa33 '3'1 'auaa13 aOf '2
"anticipates many more to join districts advance to state compe-
pointed with the losses to Bethel (1191, who won by superior deci- son, Indian Hill will bring home uos
soon." Membership is open to tition.
and Hillsboro, but were enthusias- sion, junior Ken Slazyk (132), some titles." -suour~ssue^ - pA11e1 ssapuv -1
anyone and interested students Drozda said that the competi-
tic about the intensity that is who won by major decision, and a Weber added, "With only should contact Drozda in the tions will test students on skills,
building in the small team. pin by Kindle. seven varsity wrestlers we won't Home Ec. room. specifically consumer and family
In dual competition against Similar situations surrounded win many dual meets. We're T h e student opinion and The club was founded in mid- skills. Students will be judged on
Batavia earlier in the week, the Indian Hill's loss to Hamilton, looking for individual accomplish- rebuttal in the December 9, November and officers were re- informative speeches which they
Braves ran into the same problems December 12. Indian Hill's points ments." 1 9 8 3 issue were written by cently elected. Sharing the duties are required t o give. Drozda sta-
of having too few wrestlers. The came from Stradling, Slazyk The Braves wrestle again this senior David Straddling and of presiding over the club are Co- ted that the subject matter will
Braves lost 45-15, but 24 of Ba- (pin), and Kindle (pin). Com- Wednesday at Ross with Monroe MI. Robert Girton, respec- Presidents seniors Neil Bollinger probably deal with family prob-
tavia's points came through mented senior co-captain Mike and Finneytown. tively. and Gina Justice. Seniors Missy lems such as drug and child abuse.
forfeit. Feltman, "We've got good wres- photo by Brett Benadum Horstmeyer and Teresa Buch- The club plans to finish the
FHA officers: (front, 1. to r.) Gina Justice, Christy Clark, Mrs. Drozda, man will hold the offices of Sec- year by attending the national
76ers, Martina, Bench, Bowie dominate '83 sports (back) Missy Horstmeyer, Mickey Vogel, Neil Bollinger, Teresa retary and Treasurer, respectively. FHA convention to be held in
sports short Wildcat uniform in two years. Buchman. The club has several long-range Chicago during July, 1984.
Bowie suited up against Louis-
The Braves won their second
game in a row with a 50-49
983f from page
Two more notes: Martina players, and Philly went from a
ville. Yes, Louisville. The rivalry
that never was now is. Or, is
Cast chosen for 'Merrily W e Roll Along' original Broadway show, Henley
squeaker over the Madeira Mus- Navratilova was upset in the third finesse-type moves team to a supposed to be. Bowie scored by Kitsa Tassian alcoholic. The play then moves ing production. commented, "We're looking
tangs at Madeira. round. Thus far, if it were not for hard-hitting team that won with only seven points, but led UK in The cast for Pow Wow '84, backwards in time, step by step Joan Walton will be the forward to using a lot of produc-
The Mustangs were in control that loss, she would be undefeat- teamwork and blocking out, not rebounding, blocked shots, assists Merrily We Roll Along, was an- through the lives of these three choreographer. Since her brother tion secrets to enhance the
with only a quarter to go, leading
by five. But the Braves scored 21
ed this year. As is, at this writing
she had won 50 matches, six shy
just a galaxy of dipsydoodle (yes, assists) and heart. Even - - - - - - -Mr-
nounced bv director - Henrv
-- - - - - --- asking. "How did You get there played Franklin Shepard in the
-, show."
moves. Malone, for accomplish- though he didn't rack up the Henley on Monday, December from here?" Thus, it ends with
points in the fourth quarter to of Chris Evert Lloyd's record. ing this, was richly deserving of score, there was no questioning 12. the optimism and idealism of
sweep by Madeira. IH finally Also, the Philadelphia 76ers, his third MVP award. the MVP of this game. His light- Seniors Heather McCalmont Mary, Charley, and Frank's high
caught the Mustangs with two perennial bridesmaids, finally won September: Johnny Bench ning-quick passes, rebounds, and and Greg Morris and sophomore school graduation.
minutes left on two free throws an NBA championship. After retires, and is honored at River- hustle led UK to an easy 62-43 David Kilday will portray the lead Other major parts are Gussie
by junior Pete Seremetis. Junior romping through the regular front Stadium. A dramatic scene, rout of the Cards. Hmmm, I roles of Mary Flynn, a novelist and Meg, portrayed by seniors
Brian Rowe put IH up by three season with a 65-17 record, they to be sure. Then Johnny sent the thought this was supposed t o be a whose hindered love for Franklin Nancy Hawes and Jenny Kegg,
with another pair of free throws ran roughshod over everyone in jam-packed stadium into euphor- close, hard-fought rivalry. Shepard leads her to alcoholism; and Beth and Joe Josephson,
with seven seconds to go. The the playoffs, running away to a ia with a dramatic two-run homer Only one more thing: Wash- Charley Kringas, a lyricist who played by juniors Missy Milligan
Mustangs managed one more 12-1 record, including a 4-0 smo- into the upper seats. It was "the ington beat Dallas, 31-10. Ho- never sacrifices his ideals, and and Duff Lanagan.
score, but time ran out, preserving, king of the Lakers in the finals. shot heard 'round the world," as hum. Franklin Shepard, a music writer Merrily We Roll Along is a
the Brave's one-point victory. The reason that the Sixers they say. However, aside from That's it. A year of sports. willing to give up friends, family, musical tragedy in the sense that
The JV also won, defeating went from choke artists to win the Bench fireworks, the Reds' Well, what can one expect and ideals to reach his career goal "we witness the development of
the Mustang reserves 59-50. The artists? Moses Malone. The luck followed its usual course. from '84? The Reds may make a of fame and fortune. the destruction of a friendship,"
team led throughout the game, center, who came from Houston Cincy lost. move out of the cellar, with Dave The three are all old high said Henley .
cashing in on turnovers forced by in exchange for Caldwell Jones, Also, the tennis U.S. Open was Parker and Tony Perez leading the school friends, yet at the begin- Since the show opened on
a suffocating press. Sophomores gave them a bruising center who that month. Martina and Jimmy way. Maybe the Bengals will win ning of the production, they are Broadway under the direction of
Mike Cohen and Erich Metzger would rebound, score and hustle, Connors won, respectively, her the Super Bowl. Maybe my seen at the end of their friend- Hal Prince, it has only been done
combined for 41 of IH's points, qualities lacking in their former first, his fifth. aunt Gussie will win the ship. Charley and Frank are no off Broadway nine or ten times.
with Cohen getting 21 and Metz- center, Darryl (oh, my) Dawkins, December: Sam Bowie makes U.S. Open. longer on musical IH is the first high school in the
ger 20. This rubbed off on all the other his first appearance in a Kentucky Maybe. scores and Mary has become an Midwest to perform this challeng-