Marshall High School - Dial Yearbook (Marshall, MI)

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CHEEK TO CHEEK. “Bryndis and I had a wonderful time at the J-Hop. Your senior prom is really special, and I’m glad that we went,” said Kevin Koenig. Photo by Kim Berleue BREAK TIME. “It’s always nice to take a rest and talk with friends,” comment- ed Michelle Smith relaxing with Scott Gindlcsbcrger, Earl Gay, and Kumi Mi- tomi. Photo by Susan Miller J-HOP 25 4

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GONE WITH THE WIND. This cute couple. John Oren and Julie Weiss, dance the night away dressed in their very best. John wore a tuxedo to school for Miller-Aalbrcglsc. Photo by Mrs. G. Wheeler THE GANG’S ALL HERE. J-Hop at- tendants Front: David Chappie, Sara Reichert. Ann Youngdahl. Mark Plum- mer, Everett Boakes, Buffy Lewis. Back: David Gushikcn, Jennifer Mus- ter. Amy Hurley. Darin Keith. Photo by Mrs. G. Wheeler J-Hop An Enchanting Success Under the Sea Everyone put on their scuba gear and dove into the watery depths of J-Hop '86. The theme of the prom was “Enchantment Under the Sea and the atmosphere, filled with tropical fish and mermaids, made students feel like they were really underwater. “The juniors did a great job with decorations and the whole theme was very creative, com- mented senior Vicki Kiessling. “1 really liked the underwat- er theme and putting it all to- gether made me appreciate go- ing to the J-Hop even more, added junior Becky Bidwell. The dance began at 8:30 with the exciting sounds of Cruise Control. “I enjoyed the band. They played with a driving beat that rang through my ears, said senior Andy Peters. Pictures by Craft Studio were taken from 8:30 to 10:30 in an underwater scene adorned with sea horses and coral. Many couples danced the night away and often stole away to a quiet corner for a break. Others spent the evening with friends, and everyone enjoyed the refreshments at the deep sea cavern. “The J-Hop is a special event that you get to really dress up for and spend with friends,” re- marked junior Mitch Mathews. Senior Jeff Douglas stated, “After each dance the refresh- ments made me want to get back on the dance floor and boogie down. The post-dance schedule left the students with even more ex- citement. Bowling at the Mar- shall Lanes from 12:30 to 2:30 was provided, but some people also chose to catch a midnight movie or grab an early break- fast at a nearby truckstop. “After the prom, about four- teen of us went to a movie. It was a fun way to end the even- ing, said senior Brenda Rollins. J-Hop activities didn’t stop at 2:30 A.M. though as students topped their weekend off with a funfilled Sunday. Many braved the rainy weather and traveled to Lake Michigan or Cedar Point. Senior Louri Woods com- mented, “Even though it was cold and rainy at Lake Michi- gan, we still had fun playing football and picnicing in the woods. “Going to Cedar Point was a lot of fun. The weather was nice and it was a great way to end the wekend, added Senior Natalie Parrish. Overall, the J-Hop weekend was an exciting event for every- one. The juniors worked hard to make the J-Hop special and they were definitely successful. TAKE NOTICE. Betsy Hayes and her crew let everyone know about the J- Hop. This sign in four corners gives all the exciting details about the upcoming evening. Photo by Mr. Ben Armstrong DANCE FEVER. “We loved the band at the J-Hop, Cruise Control. They played a lot of popular old songs which were fun to dance to,” said seniors Andy Dryer and Lauri Hughes. Photo by Kim Berleue 24 J-HOP

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little Things in Seniors. The cream of the crop, the top of the heap. They are the oldest, the most experienced and, occasionally, the most trouble. Each year they leave their own unique mark on Mar- shall High School like wet foot- prints in soft clay, and those prints form a path for those who follow. This year, the community of Marshall will see students gradu- ate who are more than “just the Senior Class”, they are a group. There is an understanding that brings them together and makes this class special, uniquely individ- ualistic, and strongly independent. Some classes discover their “se- nior friendship” the day of gradu- ation, or during the singing of the theme song for Class Night; not these seniors. They have been a unit from the first day they came to this school. Whether it was a morning Spirit Festival meeting at McDonald’s, or a late-night, last-minute lawn dis- play gathering at Annette Tribby’s house, this class definitely had some great times. Some, like the devastating victories during both homecoming and Spirit Festival, were more fun than blood donation (and certainly a lot less painful). Most importantly, they were done by a goup of individuals. The se- niors participated as a class, not as a grade of students who were forced together by the school sys- tem. They were leaders as well as fol- lowers in academics and sports. They were seniors who took charge, and turned their year into a memorable and positive one. EACH YEAR two seniors arc given the Bill Holt Award. The recipients must show athletic excellence as well as sportsmanship and good grades. Dawn Durham and Kevin Hoffman definitely display these qualities. Photo by Bryn- dis Lelzring BACK TO BACK and ready to support each other are Chris Crouch and Jeff Larson. Many seniors build special friendships as the year progresses. Photo by Bryndis Letzring 26 SENIORS