Marshall High School - Dial Yearbook (Marshall, MI)

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CHEERS. On their way through four corners, the Senior Class seems like one big family. Their unity and spirit gained them an overall first place finish. Photo by Laura Day. READY. GET SET... PULL. “There was so much excitement and energy go- ing on during the tug, and it was a great thrill to win, commented Senior Andy Snyder. Photo by Ann Youngdahl. — High Spirits— Students pull together for a win Spirit Festival definitely cap- tured the enthusiasm of the stu- dent body and broke the mono- tony of winter. It was a chance for everyone to just have a good time. “The best part about Spir- it Festival was watching every- one make fools of themselves,” commented Jim Laupp, and that’s something that most peo- ple easily accomplished. The week began with the decorating of windows and an array of dress up days. The theme of Spirit Festival was television, and the seniors cre- ated a winning window with a collage of TV scenes centering on the idea of “I’d rather be watching TV.” The dress up days were as follows: Monday, Occupation Day; Tuesday, A Day in the Tropics; Wednesday, 50’s day; Thursday, Pajama Day or Senior Toga Day; and Friday, Red and Black Day. Mother nature again tried to spoil Thursday night’s events with an incredible snow storm, but even poor road conditions couldn’t keep the students away. Some highlights of the evening were human bingo, the tricycle race, and ping pong. After a night of hard work, the seniors were ahead with the freshman close behind. Friday proved to be the cli- max of an exciting week. The assembly began with a breath taking entrance by Rocky alias Mr. Ben “Arnie” Armstrong. This just made everyone all the more ready to compete. The se- niors pulled ahead early in the competition, but the under- classmen made every point count with an amazingly close race. “I remember how close the race was between the three underclassmen classes most of all,” said Tony Charameda. People remembered many different aspects of Friday’s as- sembly, but overall the energy nd excitement were remem- bered most. “I especially re- member when Greg Machek won the jelly bean hunt for the third year in a row, and Natalie Parrish told Christin Claybom where to drop her eggs,” said Kasia Grzeskowiak, senior. After two hours of competi- tion, the class cheers ended ev- erything on a high note. The fi- nal scores were 125 Vi for the seniors, 91 for the juniors, 90 for the sophomores, and close behind, 89 Vi for the freshmen. With the conclusion of Spirit Festival, most students could face the winter months with re- lief. Most of all, during occa- sions like Spirit Festival, stu- dents should get everyone to participate and have fun. Win- ning as a class wasn’t everything and in the end, the students pulled together as a united body to root on the victorious Reds- kin basketball team. HIT OR MISS. “Keep ii steady, Tyson, says Benct Walsh and Alan Taylor. Try- ing to break an egg with your bare hands and then dropping it into a con- tainer are only things that one would do for his class during Spirit Festival. Photo by Annette Tribby 18 SPIRIT FESTIVAL

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DREAMS OF KANSAS. Singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” Mary Youngdahl capture the hearts of many. She was chosen as the Friday night Cre- ative and Performing Arts winner. Photo by Mrs. D. Robinson. DRESSED IN THEIR BEST. The 1986 Junior Miss contestants Front: Teresa Martinez, Michelle Smith. Krista Fhaner, Sandi Overhiser, Tina Mann. Lauri Hughes, Tammy Brownell. Chris- tin Clayborn; Second: Becky Glotfclty, Mary Youngdahl. Louri Woods, Heidi Clayborn. Beth Rapp. Trinesha Thur- ston, Laura Day, Jolene Kicssling; Back: Annette Tribby. Bonnie Smith. Brenda Rollins, Shawn Hagadon. Beth Letts, Joyc Trine. Kim Davis, Tulikki Niemenen. Photo by Mrs. D. Robinson CONGRATULATIONS. Emcee George Brown presents the 1986 Junior Miss, Tammy Brownell. Upon receiving the award, Tammy was shaking with joy. Photo by David Gushiken. JUNIOR MISS 17

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WHERE’S THE PARTY? Capturing the “Fifties day” spirit were Laura Day, David Gushiken, Sandi Overhiser, Ken Lee, and Tina Mann. Although this group is primarily seniors, the freshmen won overall in the dress up days. Photo by Mrs. G. Wheeler. TOUGH COMPETITION. When asked about her first place ping pong finish, Kristin Spears remarked. “We were playing against the seniors, and Pat and I thought that we were going to lose, but we remembered our skills from gym classes and won!” Photo by Laura Day WRAP IT UP. When Beth Brockie thinks of Spirit Festival, she’ll definite- ly remember being wrapped in one roll of toilet paper. It was worth it though, because she and Jeremy Hockctt were victorious for the juniors. Photo by An- nette Tnbby SPIRIT FESTIVAL 19