Derby High School - Panther Yearbook (Derby, KS)

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Napkins are fluffed by Denise Kleman. Nancy Mathis, and Kim Thompson, srs.. for the senior float with the theme Afternoon Delight.” same The senior float “skyrockets” to a grand prize victory. Jennifer Hunter. Jody Hesser. Vicki Trammell, and Mary Killion. sophs., enjoy riding on their “Stomp ’Em float during the parade. Couples relax while the band takes a break during the dance. A poster is put up in the winning hall during the Spirit Hall Contest by Becky Woodman, jr. Mike Bradford, jr.. looks on as Mike Hebert, jr.. works on the salthawk for the junior float. CM»' Football Homecoming 97

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Competitions prove spirit Homecoming Week, October 11-16, proved to be very hectic because of all the activities in- volved. The junior class showed that they had the most spirit by winning the two-day, StuCo-sponsored. Spirit Hall Contest with 51 points, fol- lowed by the sophomores and seniors with 38 and 30 points respectively. In retaliation, the class of 77 won the float competition for the second year in a row. with the juniors placing second, fol- lowed by the sophomores. During the Homecoming game the Panthers came out on top against Hutchinson. 21- 15, with halftime highlighted by Connie Snodgrass being crowned the 1976 Homecom- ing Queen. Saturday night the group Kik provided the entertainment for the Homecoming dance, spon- sored by Panther Pack, with the theme “Colour My World.” Connie Snodgrass. sr.f is crowned Homecoming Queen by escort Mike Templin. sr. ATTENDANTS: Sherry Duncan. Lisa Bentz. Mindy Kimmel. Terry Hill. srs. The candidates were escorted by Ken Winder. Todd Poulos. Marty Wiltse. and Brian Fletcher, srs.. respectively. 96 Football Homecoming

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Matmen share AVL title The varsity wrestling team was coached and led by Mr. Don Taylor, who was new to Derby. He coached the Pan- ther matmen to an Ark Valley League co-championship, shar- ing it with Newton. They also placed second at both the Douglas and North Tournaments and fourth place at the Heights Tourney. They placed first at Regionals and finished out the season with a fifth place finish at State. Eleven Panther grapplers were named to the AVL All- League wrestling team. Dennis Herman, sr.. demonstrates a sit out against his Winfield opponent. Keith Duggan, sr.. pre- pares to wrestle in the last period of his match. VARSITY TEAM: Front Row: Tony Nevins (HWT). Vic Hodge (185). Doug Holcomb (155). Loren Armstrong (145). Eric Tangeman (132). Brad Snyder (138). Standing: Randy Stine (167). Carl Warren (98). Jim Bourn (126). Dennis Herman (119) (co-captain). Dean Herman (105). Keith Duggan (112) (co-captain). Coach Don Taylor. 98 Wrestling