Van Horn High School - Falcon Yearbook (Independence, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1983 volume:

Opening 2 Fall 17 Winter 71 Spring 125 ■ ■ 4 5 12 15 Seniors are Special 18 David Alexander Theresa Allen Richard Anthony Shawn Beebe Shara Bell Larry Beltz Rhonda Banister Gregory Barnes Greg Barron Donna Bates Tom Baughman Mary Beard Benita Bellingsley Terre Bishop 20 Jerry Borland Laureen Boyd Kathy Bradford Tammy Byers Brad Carroll Tim Carroll LaTunya Burke Tammy Camp I Michael Cargile Eric Carter Evah Burris ut Stephanie Clay Lisa Countryman William Creason Michelle Cruey A Chris Covington Norman Collins Monica Cravens Chanel Cheaton I Charles Combs Aundray Crutcher Christie Daniel Shelley Darnel Lydia Doston Kim Dumas Bryan Edson Annette Edwards Yolanda Fazenbaker Teena Fergerson Marci Edwards Robin Evans Trina Feltinberger Susan Feltrop DeAngela Fletcher Denise Flores 24 Kim Cosney Robert Graham Kristy Graves Stephen Foster Susie Garcia Carl Gardner Rhoda Gay Helen Glidewell Tammy Hayes John Heegn Joseph Heming Tim Henry Jana Hattem Eugene Helm Laura Hibbs Sherry Hill Jim Hubbard Darryl joiner Tracy Hill Steve Hisey Denise Jackson Kim Jones Susan Jones Dwayne Jarrett 27 Mary Kaler Hud Keltner Adrian Kirkendolph Kenneth Karpowicz Liz Kidd Robert Koenig Brenda Kelley Clarla King Brenda Lacy 28 Peggy Macomber Michael Mader James Madry Asa Landsmer Anna Liggett Sebastian Lewis Darrell Lyons Marsha Macomber Eric Latham Cherita Mahan Steven Maxwell Julia Masters Dana McCaulley Vickie Mattox Dawn McCowen Amy McKown Shelley McMillin Joy Mendenhall Russ Myers Laura Nance Valerie Mitchem Warren Murry Andra Nelson Shelly Minzes Roy Moore Dianna Meredith Marian Moore LeArtis Nelson Stacie Nicholson Angela Nichols Terry Norton Kim Novak 32 Donna O'Guin Scott Ohrvall Lisa Parker Tina Pearson Laura Peed Steve Pinkerman Graciela Pecina Mario Pecina Sherri Phillips Carla Peters Susan Poole Phyllis Powell Brian Queen James Riojas Tim Reynolds Derrick Roberson Joe Roberson Chandelyn Preston Trade Rice Brian Pritchett Kim Rudy Shawna Sears Vickie Shelton Turelia Sanders Carey Seddon Cynthia Sartain Irene Seibel Vincent Shippy Troyetta Simpson 35 Teresa Slape Brian Smith David Smith Jeff Snow Tim Stanek Frank Stevens Roderick Smith Troy Smith Frank Smocks Chanelle Stevenson Karen Sterner Michelle Stevenson Adam Stitt Darren Stewart Robert Stubbs Cindy Swain jane Swihart LaTisha Taylor Wesley Thomas Vicki Thompson Marty Topi Patricia Thompson Joan Thompson i Carletta Timley Trish Todorvich Gina Travis Laurie Trotter 38 f I Juanita Turner Mark Turner Elena VanLuvan Claudia Wagner Darlene Wahawassuck Arthur Walker Carol Vanderpool Staci Wagner Melissa Washington Melita Washington Kenneth Whitson Sarah Willingham Kimberly Watson Carol Westmoreland Joanne Wild Lori Williams Becky Willoughby Cindy Wilson 40 Judy Wilson Debbie Woods Kim Winberry Robin Wyatt Sandy Wyatt J. D. Wood John Wymore Madelon Yazel Josie Yuhas Recreational Runner Janine Zans Karl Zeiler The award-winning Senior Hall. 42 Senior Officers Prepare for Graduation L to R: Benita Billingsly, Sec.; )oe Yuhas, President; Brad Carroll, Treas.; Shawna Sears, Sgt.-at-Arms. Not Pictured: Charlotte Davis, Vice Pres.; Valerie Mitchem, Reporter. The Senior Class Officers have been working hard to prepare the Senior Class for graduation. By taking charge of such activities as measuring for caps and gowns, collecting dues, and ordering announcements, the of- ficers have kept busy. Under the leadership of the Senior Class Sponsor, S. Warden, the officers will make sure every aspect of graduation is a success. Best Dressed: Sebastian Lewis, Craciela Pecina. 44 45 Best Artists: Greg Barren, Kim Jones. School Spirit: Phyllis Powell, Brad Carroll. Most Bashful: Howard Dodd, Susie Garcia. Most Likely to Succeed: Marty Topi, Marci Edwards. Done Most: Ken Whitson, Charlotte Davis. Best Musicians: Kim Rudy, Tom Baughman. Typical Falcons: Shelley Darnel, Norman Collins. jolly Good: John Wymore, Carla Jo Peters. Flirt and Wolf: Mary Beard, Brian Smith. Student Council Sponsors Activities This year Student Council was in charge of Homecoming, Super Falc, and various other activities which involved school spirit and participation. The STUCO officers are William Walker, President; Graciela Pecina, Vice-President; Michelle Stevenson, Treasurer; Stacie Nicholson, Secretary; and Michael Stevens, Sgt. at Arms. William Walker, President Row 1: Michael Stevens, Michelle Stevenson, Staci Nicholson. Craceila Pecina. Row 2: Marlene Nichols, Josie Yuhas, Sherri Hill, Lisa Edwards, Turelia Sanders. Row Cindy Wilson, Vickie Thomson, Benita Billingsly, Lydia Doston. ?°w i: Erika Hill, Michelle Haskins, Dana Vaughn. ow 1: Lisa Porterfield, Renee Hennigh, Melissa Blackman, Rhonda Walker. Row 2: Mike Mendenhall, Robert Ellison, Michelle Miller. Row 1: Marcine Wells, Sherry Burch, Julie Graham, Andrea Camp. Row 2: Shannon Harris, Eddie Hall, Dana Holloway. Varsity Football Left to Right, Row 1: Rob Terry, Billy Pitchford, Frank Smocks, Greg Barnes, Tony Long, David Alexander, Brian Pritchett, Mike Fulbright, Steve Hisey, Russ Myers. Row 2: Burtis Davis, Darin Mawon, Scott Anthony, Jim Rice, Tim Sartain, Dewitt Byers, Richard Moorehouse, Terry Webb, David Boone, Bervin Byers. Row 3: Angie Brownsberger (Manager), Mike Bottiger, Mike Freeman, Lennie McCloud, Rayce Anderson, Brian Ropcke, Bill McCleod, Cedric Thompson, Kevin Griffen. Row 4: Mike Bricks, Raymond Jackson, Reggie Moore, Jeff Gardner, Robert Hobbert, Chuck Pitre. Row 5: Dwight Baker, Shawn Chase, Tony Long. 50 Let's go big D - Richard Humphrey The passing form of Tony Greer. VAN HORN SCOREBOARD 6 FORT OSAGE 2 VAN HORN 8 WM. CHRISM AN 24 VAN HORN 8 TRUMAN 46 VAN HORN 6 SOUTHWEST 28 VAN HORN 32 PAESEO 6 VAN HORN 12 EAST 0 VAN HORN 16 LINCOLN 14 VAN HORN 14 SOUTHEAST 20 VAN HORN 18 CENTRAL 0 VAN HORN 2 NORTHEAST 6 ..i- - T' Row 1: Cedric Thomas, Scott Anthony, Dewitt Byers, Bervin Byers, David Boone, Lennie McCloud, Jeff Gardner, Mike Freeman, Brian Ropcke. Row 2: Dwight Baker, Darren Mason, Steve Hiesy, Rayce Anderson, Burdis Davis, Chuck Petre. Row 3: Reggie Moore, Mike Brooks, Billy McCloud, Joe Bottiger, Raymond Jackson. JV Football Takes Second Row 1: Susan Jones, Angie Brownsberger. Row 2: James Riojas, Tim Brownsberger, Michael Johnson, Carl Gardner, David Stuart, John Wymore, Rodney Hampton. Cross Country Runs to the Finish! 53 Tim Brownsberger's first in line. Varsity Volleyball — League Champs Again! Row 1: Valerie Mitchem. Row 2: Jenny Reilly, Ramona Draffen. Row 3: Angie Atway, Melissa Blackman, Marci Edwards, Rochelle Hardy. Row 4: Angline Lee (FRESHMAN). V.H. 1982-83 Volleyball Visitor 4,1 ♦East 15,15 15, 15 ♦Central 2,10 15,15 Center 2,10 15,16 ♦Lincoln 2,13 15,11,15 ♦East 13,15, 5 15,15 Loretto 5,4 15,12,15 ♦Westport 12,15,3 13,15,13 Sion 3 15,12,15 ♦Northeast 11,10,7 15,15 ♦Southeast 11,10 7,9 Fort Osage 15,15 15,15 ♦Paseo 2,5 5,7 T Truman ♦League Games ♦♦♦WE took Second Place in the 11. Tournament GOOD JOB VARSITY VOLLEYBALL” 4,2 J-V. Volleyball Spikes It! Row 1: Lisa Whittier, Tammy Camp, Terry Lile. Row 2: Michelle Markham, VaRonda Taylor, LaWanda Wheit, Asa Landsmere, jenny Riley, Carlene Wahwassuck. Row 3: DeLores Davis, Michelle Cole, Angie Atway, Laurie Whitson, Angie Heegen 55 Pep Club Larger Than Ever Each year the VH Pep Club is usually the same size, but this year it changed. Is it because of the freshmen? Maybe. Well what ever it is, it's working out fine, because more and more people than ever are showing up at the games and supporting their home team, as well as the Pep Club. Thanks for everything Pep Club and keep up the good work through out the years to come. Left of V Going Down: Stacy Wagner. Benita Billingsley, Pat Hampy, Arletha Pior, Michelle Miller, Sonja Oliver, Angie Shaffer, Genise Rainey, Renee Hennigh, Cindy Wilson, Graciela Pecina, Sherry Hill, Pat Simien, Sonja Lewis, Yvette Stovall, Kim Stutson, Irene Sommerville, Lisa Edwards, Marshon Smith, Lazetta Bonden. Left of H Going Down: Denise Stutson, Tim Prewitt, Melissa Korsi, Stephanie Stovall, Shayleen Walker, Valerie Adams, Pamela Spencer, Elonia Stutson. Middle of H: Cheryl Meade, Monica Sanders, Tracy Canady. Top Right of H: Beth Jensen, Cheryl Jones, Marcilla Baoner, Frenchelle Cooper, Renee Parker, Roslyn Shaffer, Yolanda King and Sheila Turner. 57 Row 1: Damon Wedd, LaTunya Burke. Row 2: Sam Norah, Devin Coleman, jason Tate, Phyllis Powell. Row 3: Gina Greene, Marci Edwards, Carla Peters. Varsity Cheerleaders and Yell-Leaders Time Out for J.V. Cheerleaders This year's J.V. squad is more active than ever. Some students feel that they are almost better than Varsity. (Watch out Varsity). Captain, Pam Gooden says that they have practic- ed on every Tues. and Thurs. from 2:30-4:00 and have really worked towards their goals. The Sponsor Miss Cameron feels the squad is not yet perfect, but the best yet. Keep up the good work j.V. Sponsor; Miss Cameron 59 J.V. CHEERLEADERS - Robin Holt, Vera Holliman, Kelly Buxter, Pam Gooden, and Felicia Barns. Falconettes Dance to the Beat Row 1: Rhonda Walker, Luanna Webb, Staci White. Row 2: Amy McKown, Lauri Trotter, Sharon Peitre. Not Pictured: Staci Nicolson, Juanda Kane. This years Falconettes have done their very best, even though there are only ten members on the squad. Over the summer they attended camp at Baker University in Baldwin, KS, and there they learned many routines and dances. They received ribbons rating excellent, outstan- ding, and superior. Their first performance was held at the Municipal auditorium on the night of December tenth. Many people gathered to watch. Although some spectators didn't agree with the ending results the Falconettes placed in fifth place. Better luck next time!! Row 1: Keisha Pitts, Michelle Wiliams. Row 2: Sherry Speake. Row 3: Dionne Nylund. Captain, Keisha Pitts leads the cheer. Freshmen Cheerleaders Promote Spirit Even though this is the freshman's first year at Van Horn they really made a good impression. At the first of the year the Falcon squad and the Freshman squad had to be combined and formed as one squad. Miss Cameron is very proud of this squad because they showed real good school spirit. Thanks Freshman squad for a job well done. 61 Freshman squad cheers the crowd on. Homecoming Queen Has Winning Smile This year's Homecoming theme was entitled American Beauties. The candidate represented their favorite states based upon the Miss America pageant. Miss Yuhas, our winner, represented Miss Texas. The assembly was one of the best seen in quite awhile with the highlights of the pageant being the announcement of Homecoming Queen during the dance. Congratulations Miss Yuhas! The Homecoming Queen has a country flare. Homecoming Candidates Benita Billingsley Angie Brownsberger Phyllis Powell Marci Edwards “Band Marches Home” Row 1: Charles Combs. Row 2: Pat Hamby, Leah Miller Row 3: Sue Conley, Greg Barnes, Laura Lyons. Row 4: Lillian Morgan, Sharon Randle, LaWanda White, Ruth Dekarberm Row 5: Staci Parker, Norma Bandy, Luanna Webb, Donna Weaver, Lisa Benedict. Row 6: Suaan Pugh, Mike Pruett, Sherri Speake, Chestina Mazurkewycz Wilma Bandy, Renee Henneigh, Tony Wiliams, Carver White. Row 7: Mike Fulbright, Jeff Johnson, Michael Milan, Larry Hackleman, Hogn Word, Robert Bellamy, Charles Jackson. Row 8: Albert Rush, Vicki Thompson (G.V.), Thomas Baughman, Tina Pruett, Carla Peters, Sherri Cade. Row 9: Rodney Pegues, Steve Miller, Dericke Pitchford, Eddie Hall, Steve Schmidt, Robert Elleson, Chris Ward. OFFICERS Drum Major: Carver White Asst. Drum Major: Eddie Hall Student Directors: Carver White Asst. Student Directors: Eddie Hall President: Vicki Thompson Vice: Carla Peters Secretary: Susan Pugh Treasurer: Carla Peters Librarians: Luanna Webb, Norma Bandy, Donna Weaver, Robert Bellamy 64 This is the first year that the freshmen have been at Van Horn. This makes instruction easier and gives upper classmen an oppor- tunity to practice leadership skills. The freshmen also have a chance to try out for all of the extra activities like Rifle Team, Adven- ture Training Group, Drill Teams, Color Guards, Honor Guards, and Rurial Details. We had four instructors this year, one for each level (1st-4th year). In ROTC we study Citizenship, Leadership, First Aid, Map Reading, Communication management skills, and Teamwork. Tim Browsberger Bn. Xo Warren Murray Bn. Xo STAFF - Row 1: Bowman, Willingham, Pitre. Row 2: Lewis, Wells, Anderson. Row 3: Murray (Com- mander), Karpowicz, Baughman, Mattison, Brownsberger. Row 4: Shipley, Gardner, Hall. Row 5: Foster, Mosley, Hollway. FEMALE DRILL TEAM - Row 1: (Commander) Willingham, (Asst. Commander) Anderson, Mattison, Rogers. Row 2: Brown, Hampton, Cheatom, Sinnard. Row 3: Dydell, Parker, Newton, Cole. MALE DRILL TEAM - Row 1: Broils, Downey, Malolo. Row 2: Staten, Will- ingham, Payne, Gilmore (Asst. Commander). Row 3: Haywood, Bowman, Roberson. Row 4: Williams, Wiley, Jones, (Commander) Hall. ROTC Squad Platoon Leaders Stand at Attention 65 Row 1: Claudia Wagner, Vicki Thompson, Lisa Edwards, Susie Garcia, Michelle Stevenson, Mary Kaler, Mary Beard, Phyllis Powell, Burtis Davis, Sherri Hill. Row 2: Marlene Nichols, Tammy Camp, Donna O Guin, John Wymore, Kim Rudy, Jeff Richardson, Mr. Matticks, Mike Dickey. Row 3: Yvette Taylor, Angie Brownsberger, Kim Jones, Michelle Cruey Trace Cruey, Susan Pugh, Benita Billingsley, Laurie Whitson. Row 4: Gladys Gilford, Stacey Parker, Joe Yuhas, Glenda Gilford, Heidi Titus, Kenny Moberg, Wanda Bemboom, Norma Bandy Row 5. Debbie Woods, Ken Whitson, Cindy Wilson, Marty Topi, Lara Lions, Pam Rudy, Laura Bemboom, Tearesa Benny, Eva Buras. Row 6: Charlotte Davis, James Riojas, Darryl Joiner, Brad Carroll. Row 7: Shelley Darnel, Shawna Sears, Shannon Harris, Mark Dobson, Scott Stalker, Raymond Nixon. AFS — Associated Field Service Broadens New Horizons AFS had been very active this year by planning ac- tivities for the school and it's members. Every year a stu- dent is chosen to visit another part of the world. In ex- change a student from another country is sent here to observe our traditions and attend our classes. 66 ______I! Asa Landsmer is our 1982-83 AFS student. She is from Sweden and attends senior classes here at Van Horn. Asa has many friends here and everyone enjoys her bright personality and humor In her own words Asa says, What I feel for this school, it's teachers and pupils, is impossible to put down in words. The only thing I can say is: Thanks. 67 Foreign Language Club Row 1: Monica Saunders, Elena Stutson, Marta Nastasi, Fraulein Ferguson, Maria Somerville, Luise Calovich, Graciela Pecina, Sonia Nicholson, Ledia Doston. Row 2: Ursula Tittle, Jut taSofia Tambor, Teresita Hearron, Casmin Tidwell, Miguel freeman, Timoteo Tunks, Samuel Gutierrez, Antonio Collins. Row 3: Renata Mapes, Dolores Gilmore, Carlos Fender, Rena:; Hennigh, Victoria Seibel, Marcos Turner, Linda Deardorff, Susana jones, Esteban Fain, T. J. Jennings, Sonia Bandy, Teresa Lile, Monica Cravens, Carolina Westmoreland. 68 Row 1: Beth lensen, John Wymore, Tim Riepe, Mark Dobson. Steve Hibbs. Row 2: Joe Yuhas. Hie La.tmers Dionne Lylund, Lisa Gilbert. Steve Foster. Jeff Jones, Chris Edwards, Tom Hattem, Marty Topi, Brad Carroll, Fearless Leader. Row 3: Ken Molberg, Shawn Beebe, Eric Latham. 69 Art Nouveau Paints Their Way to New Heights. Throughout VanHorn's history, many clubs and organizations have come and gone, but never has one distinguished itself as did the Art Nouveau club of the 82-83 school year. The word club should be emphasized as this was a group of talented, ambitious students, and not a few individuals who like to have their pictures taken. Through activities including Christmas and Super Falc decora- tions, crime prevention and basketball banners, and a tour of the Nelson Art Gallery, members contributed more than their share by working during classes and after school. While at work, a sense of unity developed that quickly acquainted strangers with each other and gave old friends a new understanding of themselves. Art Nouveau attributes much of its success to Miss Perkins and Mr. Stout whose guidance and pa- tience prevailed as the artists ex- pressed themselves in unorthodox and perhaps bizarre ways. Because of their help and maybe a little push here and there, some members will continue to pursue an enriched life as the artist they wish to be. Greg Barron, Pres. 70 Top Row: Greg Barron, Chris Cromley, Cindy Wilson, Wendi Kane, Shawn Beebe. Middle Row: Chris Caw, Ms. Perkins, John Wymore (disguised), Doug Zeiler (disguised), Mike Mader, John Heegn. Marty Topi, James Riojas, Mark McGuire, Rodney Hamp- ton, T. Stout. Front Row: Larry Beltz, Darryl Joiner, Mark Dobson. $• Jr. f . 0 ' ■ WE'RE NUMBER ONE! Varsity Basketball Has Season to Be Proud Of. Row 1: Alvin Payne, Tony Greer, Andre Singleton, Howard Dodd. Row 2: Todd Moore, Steffan Kizine, Fletcher Johnson, Jeff Johnson. V.H. 59 Hogan 51 74 Winnetonka 33 67 Westport 39 69 Southeast 57 75 Hogan 60 69 Northeast 38 50 Central 33 61 Northeast 56 87 East 50 70 Central 67 74 East 50 73 Liberty 51 V.H. 70 St. Joe Benton 49 72 Ex. Springs 55 72 St. Joe Central 42 75 Atchison 73 84 Grndview 70 68 Northeast 56 70 Smith-Cotton 58 61 Chillicathie Lincoln St. Pius Southwest Paseo 43 Coach Mitchell gives time-out instructions. Alvin Payne Tony Creer Andre Singleton Todd Moore Fletcher Johnson Jeff Johnson Shawn Chase shows dramatic form. 73 Stephan Kizine's powerhouse pass. Girls Basketball Shoots to Make '83 the Best Season Ever. Back Row: Valerie Mitchem, Angelique Lee, Sherri Cade, Janice Yuhas, Ronda Martin, Molly Thompson, Melissa Blackman. Front Row: Kelly James, Cynthia Wallace, Zena Miles, Denna Weaver and Michael Brooks, manager. VH 38 Westport 33 VH 51 Wm Christman 35 VH 46 Southeast 64 VH 34 Central 45 VH 38 Paseo 42 VH 62 East 42 VH 38 Central 39 VH 38 East 51 VH 33 Truman 61 VH 60 Northeast 51 VH 64 Hogan 25 Coach Crawford J.V. basketball Row 1: Wendol Harolds, Michael Youngblood, Bervin Byres, Dwitt Byers, Rodney Hampton, Raymond Jackson. Row 2: Reggie Moore, Kevin Criffen, Eric McCoy, Marvin Redemer, Anthony Melson, Blueberry (manager). Not Pictured: Jeff Johnson, Robert Ellison, Derrick Collins, Jeff Gardner. 76 hoops into history Van Horn makes a score. Coach Copeland This year's jV Basketball team has worked extra hard to get where they are, with the help of a great Coach, Coach Copeland. Keep shooting those baskets and we'll see you on Varsity next year. 77 Our team talks over defense. Phia Guy What is Phia Guy? This title is given to the most ac- tive Sigma member. Thala Phia votes on Sigma's seniors to elect one of their society brothers as Phia Guy. James Riojas was announced winner with a beer cap as a crown and a bottle of grape juice to celebrate. Congratulations! Marty Topi Winner: James Riojas Brad Carroll Joe Yuhas 78 Not Pictured: John Wymore Sigma Sweetheart This year's sweethearl, elected by Sigma Tau, was Cindy Wilson. Sigma Sweetheart represents the most active and deserving girl from either society. Cindy was crowned at the Inter-Society dance. She was president of Thala her senior year. Congratulations Cindy! x Angie Brownsberger Winner: Cindy Wilson Not pictured: Phyllis Powell Debbie Woods Booster Club The Booster Club is a group of active and concerned parents and community members who work together to support our school. They offer financial aid to various organizations and help promote school spirit And we always appreciate the popcorn at the basketball games. Row 1: Steve Foster, Susie Garcia, Rocky Walker, Lisa Edwards, Kim Brownsberger, Lori Williams, )ana Hattem. Row 2: Michelle Stevenson, Claudia Shaw, Stephanie Clay, Algereata Hithins, LaTisha Taylor, Angie Brownsberger, Laurie Trotter, Lori Greeley, Mary Beard, Phyllis Powell. Back: LaTunya Burke, Tammy Byers, Josie Yuhas, Shelly Minze, Rhonda Bannister, Darlisa Dean, Tammy Hayes, Kathy Bradford, Eugene Helm, Connie Wiseman, Michelle Cruey, Marci Edwards, Denise Flores, Kim Jones, Chris Coveington, Cheryl Shara Belts, Melissa Washington. Office Aids 81 Falcon staff doesn't rust This year's staff really worked hard; throwing snowballs, having parties and occasionally getting pages done. This was the year Susie learned to be assertive. Thanks to everyone outside the staff who gave their time and talents to art, copy, and picture taking. We stand for the read and gray. Sponsors Miss Perkins, Mr. Stout First Row: Shelley Darnel, Mark Dobson, Michelle Stevenson, Susie Garcia. Second Row: Shannon Harris, Raymond Nixon, Debbie Woods, Brian Smith, Brad Carroll. Top: Richard Humphrey. until the book is done. Van Horn Singers Row 1: Marcine Wells, Luanna Webb, Sherry Burch, Michelle Korsi, Debbie Rigsby, Asa Landsmer, Sheldon Greer. Row 2: Carla Peters, Rhonda Gay, Rhoda Gar Carol Vanderpool, Chuck Pitre, Jeff Richardson, Thomas Baughman. Row 3: Valerie Adams, Chanelle Stevenson, Kevin Griffen, LaTunya Burke, Shannon Harris, Terry Webb Erin Bombard. Row 4: Brian Fitzpatrick, Trace Cruey, Steven Terrell, Steven Foster, Eddie Hall, Danny Torres, John Scheisberger, David Boone. Girls Choir Row 1: Teresa Decker Evha Burris, Tonnette Parker, Stephanie Hall. Row 2: Carmen Keltner, Erika Hill, Chris Covington, Gwen Harris, LaDonna Harris, Elesa Gilbert Row 3. Elena VanLeeuvan.Delfina Mosely, Kim Byers, Lisa Damkas, Michelle Stevenson, Rhonda Shell. Row 4: Carmen Bell, Cheral Redmand, Dana Rorvance, Charita Logan, Angie Shaffer, Tonya Dnskell, Rhonda Walker. ° Behind the Scenes With Stage Crew An organized group of students work behind the scenes to make sure every production goes as smoothly as possible. From the spotlight to the sound system, to the lights, members work together to do the best job possible. Although some of the equipment doesn't work on cue, the stage crew does. Stage Crew Mike Jordan, Rhonda Hennigh, Laurie Whitson, Susan Pugh, Brad Carrol, James Riojas, Phyllis Powell, Marty Topi, Steve Foster, Tim Riepe, Cindy Wilson, Chris Driscoll, Leslie Ryan, Raymond Nixon, Sara Sperman, Jeff Richardson, Sherry Russell, David Strode. 85 Left to Right: Eddie Hall, Treasurer, Sheldon Greer, Treasurer, Shannon Harris, Secretary, Sherry Burch, Secretary, Luanna Webb. Vice-President, Carla Peters, President. Concert Jane Daur accompanist Row 1: Oliver Finley, LaVonda Robertson, Jamie Cotton. Audrey Shelids, Mellissa Korsi, Rhonda Lank. Row 2: Thomas Baughman, Carla Peters, Peggy Newcomer, Luanna Webb, Carletta Timely, Sherry Burch, Asa Landsmer. Row 3: Rhon- da Gay, Donna Price, Chanelle, Rhoda Gay, Wanda Bemboom, Valerie Adams. Row 4: Trace Cruey, Kevin Griffen. Shannon Harris, LaTunya Burke, Steven Terrell, Andre Singleton, Eddie Hall. 86 Bill Cofer (Conductor) Concert Choir This year Van Horn's concert choir par- ticipated in various competitions such as the one at William Jewel College in March. They competed with such schools as Truman, Wm. Chrisman, and Fort Osage. CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE. Row 1: Marcine Wells, Chuck Pitre, Richard Moore, Yalonda Clark, Casandre White, Karen Watters, Annette Edwards. Row 2: Michelle Korsi, Bebbie Rigsby, LaTisha Taylor, Solvey Russell, Irene Sieble, Tammy Byers, Sheldon Greer Row Lisa Calovich, Jeff Richardson. Row 4: Steven Foster, Danny Torres, David Boone, Carver White, Kevin Smith, John Scheisberger, Brian Fitzpatrick. 87 Juniors Look Forward to Eighty-Four 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 84 Darryl Adams Valerie Adams Mark Barnes Ken Bartlett Lisa Benedict Rayce Anderson Norma Bandy Bob Bellamy Gayleen Bern boom Wanda Bemboom Teresa Binney Erin Bombard Vj Sherri Cade Kelly Boyd Tim Brownsberger Kent Burgess Bill Cain Kelli Brigman Dana Bucholz Christy Burke Lisa Calovich Tammy Brogan Teresa Buesing Bervin Byers Andrea Camp 89 Kent Cantrell Alfred Collins Cheryl Crocket Teresa Decker Laura Copeland Lori Cox Doris Crutcher Burtis Davis Perry Dempsey Ruth Delarber Jackie Claibourn Sharlene Crabtree Kathy Deardorff Mike Dickey Mark Dobson David Downey Rochell Eatman Charlie Fender Edward Dodson Denise Downey Annette Edwards Oliver Finley Stacy Donahue Ramona Draffen Chris Edwards Steve Flores Brenda Douglas Tonya Driskell David Epperson Dawn Frank 91 Brian French Julie Graham Michael Fulbright Gina Green Rhonda Gay Berna Grumbles Darlene Gilmore Dori Gullen Jeffrey Hardman Gwen Harris Shannon Harris Rhonda Hart Lori Hayes Brian Haywood Steve Hibbs Tammy Hightower Richard Humphrey Kelly James Rick Herron Jerry Holmes Rhonda Hennigh Sherrie Howard Kim Jarrett Jeff Jones Mike Jordan JoAnna Jordon Juanda Kane Carmen Keltner 93 Mark Kleeman Melissa Korsi Tony Mabins Cheryl Meade Darin Mason Jodi Miller Tammy Lewis Kelly McDaniel Rhonda Lank Joi Mayberry Marc Miller Thomas Miller Lori Moffett Tracey Moore Jennifer Moss Hesam Musallet k-- Lisa Muzingo Christy Myrick Dorothy Newton Chris Northrup Donald Owens John Norwood Verda Parker Pam Ogle Greg Pecina Raymond Nixon Karen O'Kennon Rodney Regues Alan Phillips Derik Pitchford Sharon Pitre David Pitts Sharlene Rawlins Diana Reese Carol Rhodes Jim Rice Robert Riddle Susan Robinson Carla Rodriguez Christy Ross Solvey Russell Turelia Sanders Monica Saunders Cary Schelp 96 Roslin Shaffer Linda Siy Jason Shipley Irene Somerville Pamela Spencer Edward Stanton Ricky Stillians Jenny Stiverson Elona Stutson Kim Stutson Debbie Tambor Steve Terrel 97 Robert Terry Marina Tidwell Joe Vargas Piper Walker Tina Thomas Danny Torres Dennis Vaughn Shayleen Walker Sheila Turner Jim Vitt Cynthia Wallace Schamauda Thompson Rick Utley Sheri Vote Karen Watters 98 Cassandra White Davetta White Laurie Whitson Randall Wheeldon J Jefferey Williams Troy Williams Holly Williams Lisa Whittier 99 Eric Wilson Jimmie Wolf Robert Young 100 Juniors show spirit and decorate hall for Homecoming Nicki Wilson Lisa Woolery James Wyatt Rhonda Winstead Junior Officers Prepare for Prom 101 L to R, Seated: Shaleen Walker: Sec., Marcine Wells Pres., Tammy Lewis Vice. Standing: Erin Bombard Rep., Pam Spencer Treas., Gina Green Sgt. at arms. Sophomores Move Ahead Cheryl Blomquist Mike Bottiger Sheri Breshears Patrick Brooks Russell Bollinger Terry Breeden Keith Broils Gary Buchanan Pam Carlson Devin Coleman Kelley Buxter Deborah Carter Linda Burnaugh Danny Coleman Sue Connley 104 Trina Butler Regina Carr l Sheri Coram Derrick Collins Lisa Danikins Terry Dresch Angela Cox Suzanne Dyer Tim Crowley Marty Davenport Margaret Dunnahay Steven Eads ■■■MIHI Trace Cruey Melanie Douglas Serena Dydell Robert Ellison Darell Feltrop Brian Fitzpatrick Kendall Friesz Elesa Gilbert 107 LaDonna Harris Kimberly Gregory Katherine Hack Wendell Harrell Chris Greathouse t Judy Gregory Richard Hamby Mark Greathouse Thomas Goodman « • ii a : % Ay� i « � An, . n ■ � ' « Robert Hauber Mark Hayes David Hennessy Shirley Hicks Beria Hollimon Angela Heegan Renne Hennigh Devoy Hill Bernadetta Holt Toni Henderson Kelly Henry Jack Hinkle Robin Holt Mark Hoskins David Humphrey Charles Jackson Beth Jensen Shawna Jones Jeff Kidd John Klevver Tim Kirkendolph Michael Johnson Alisha Jurd James Kinney Phylette Johnson 'N Marie Jones Brian Keath Joseph Jones Mike Kahler Steve Leach Jonathon Love Hie Luttmers Delgina Malone Lennie McCloud Hattie Mattison 112 Angeline McDonald Erik McCoy Elizabeth Mack Donald Manser Joe McCarthy Michelle Markham Bill McLeod Fred McDaniel Rodney McSparr 113 Doug Minnick Kenny Moberg Remae Meyers Shawna Milburn Steve Miller Richard Moorehouse I Cayla McSparren Michelle Midgyett Jennifer Miller Phillip Mendenhall Jeff Milburn ■ Michelle Miller 114 John Payne Brent Pennel Carl Newberry Dionne Nylund Rudy Murray Michelle O'Guin John Parker Leon Newson Mike Myers Lela Pitchford Lisa Porterfield Craig Pryor Shawnna Riddle Miss Piggy Connie Powell Tim Riepe 115 Trina Rogers Christina Salinas Matt Shearharl Carla Shiver 116 Danny Roberts Richard Rose Elizabeth Shaw Tammy Sheldon Brian Ropcke Tim Sartain Michelle Shelby Rhonda Shull David Steward Yvette Stovall jennifer Siy Tracy Sneed I ' • . Kristy Snow Dennis Stewart Stacy Strutton Aundrei Stone Debbie Sumpter Tempa Smith Wesley Smith Varonda Taylor Tim Tunks Kara Walker Christy Teegarden Sherry Ticknor Denise Unruh Rhonda Walker Cedric Thomson Karen Talley Vulanda Tittle Randy VanMeter Kelly Watters Joe Wheelbarger Mark Wild Stacy White Ginger Whittle Timothy Wiley j Tony Williams Anthony Williams I Duane Wheaton Matt Wild Robert Williams Jim Wheelbarger 120 L to R: Angie Heegan, Michelle Markham, Sgt. Milow, Dionne Nylund, Shawna Jones. Sophomore Class Officers Prove That Nothing Beats a Great Pair of Legs. 1983 Celebrity Basketball Game The Celebrity Basketball Super Stars are: PROFESSIONAL SUPER STARS - Rick Sutcliffe, Ted McKnight, Bill Kenney, Willie Wilson, Henry Marshall, Terry Sutcliffe, J. T. Smith, Nick Lowery, Bob Dernier, Gary Spani, and Dave Lindstrom. VAN HORN SUPER STARS - Dave Griffin, Herb McCoy, Wally Crawford, Ben Brown, Vic Mitchell, Gene Payton, Stuart Jenkins, Roy Copeland, Ed Crawford, Jim Blac, and Tim Stout. 12 Jobs for Missouri Graduates The JMG career association holds a variety of career, civic and social activities throughout the 82-83 school year. These leaders pictured provide the pep and enthusiasm to make jMG at Van Horn the 1 chapter in the city. Officers of JMG for 1982-83: Yvette Taylor - President Reynardo Owens — Vice President Staci Wagner - Treasurer Melita Washington — Secretary Phil Jacobs - Parliamentarian 123 Looking Back On Time 1980 1980 1980 1958 1967 1980 L 1967 1980 126 Here we are, the Thala siris, you see, with personality, and grace, and charm beyond compare... Front Recline: Cindy Wilson. Front Row: Shawna Sears, Angie Brownsberger, Phyllis Powell, Debbie Woods, Susan Pugh. Back Row: Rhonda Shul Heather Wright, Lisa Whitler, Kara Walker, Sheryl Nance, Kelli Buxter. K is for loving Kindness A is for Ability P stands for Poise of each Kappi P is for matchless Purity 0 means faithful Obedience N is for Neatness every day 1 means high Intelligence A is Always a true Kappa girl N is for Nearness to God above Front Row: Melissa Korsi, Asa Landsmer, Norma Bandy, Donna Weaver, Elizabeth Mack, Renee Hennigh, Tempa Smith, Donna Price. Middle Row: Monica Cravens, Rhonda Lank, Laurie Whitson, Rhonda Hennigh, Wilma Bandy, Beth Jensen, Elisa Gilbert. Back Row: Nickie Wilson, Elonia Stutson, Sharon Randall, Linda Siy, Dionne Nylund, Jennifer Siy, Angie Hudson. 127 Hattem, Til Tab to Bottoi Lennie McCloud, Cris Driscol, Brad Carroll, Rusty Borland, Jeff Richardson, John Wymore, behind tree, )oe Yuhas, inside barrel. Dance Club Row 1: Ms. Susie Hopkins, Ms. Adriane Luke. Row 2: Charles Carter, Willie Jefferson, Maurice Williams, Carver White, Jef- fery Epps, Rickie Moore, Jeffery Willians, Edward Cooper, Charles Combs, Andrea Camp, James Johnson, Trace Cruey, Roger Woods, LeArtis Nelson, Richard Brown, Jason Tate, Michael Johnson, Derike Pitchford. Row 3: Vonda Chaney, Sonya Evans, Michelle Midgyett, Lydia Doston, Antonia Mabins, Pamela Spencer, Tuerlia Sanders, Cheryl Lewis, Sheila Turner, Luanna Webb, Misti Young, Frenchell Cooper, Yvette Taylor, Marci Edwards, LaTunya Burke, Gina Green, Mary Davis, Staci Nicholson, Carletta Timley, Velinda Mitchem, Michelle Stevenson, Angela Shaffer, Monica Saunders, Roslyn Shaffer, Valerie Adams, Marvena Timley, Carla Peters This is the first year for this group of dancers inspired by Ms. Susie Hopkins who is assisted by Ms. Adriane Luke. The group specializes in rock, modern, ballet and jazz routine dancing. During the first hour of their rehearsal, held every Monday and Friday, they have an exercise class. The group is headed by LaTunya Burke, the secretary and who is in charge of the music. Tom Baughman Valerie Mitchem Carla Peters Raynardo Owens Benita Bellingsley LaTunya Burke Robert Graham Josie Yuhas Michelle Stevenson John Wymore Basketball Sweetheart and Superfalc Royalty of 1983 131 BASKETBALL CHAMPS! Congratulations to the Van Horn Basketball team and their superb performance throughout the year. Their outstanding ability enabled them to go undefeated in the regular season and capture both the Interscholastic League Championship and second place in the state of Missouri. This year's team will go down in Van Horn's history as the best ever and their near perfect 29-1 record will challenge teams for years to come. Honor Society Makes the Grade Seated: Ken Whitson, James Riojas, Jerry Borland. Standing: Marty Topi, Carla Peters, Brian Smith, Brad Carroll, Shawna Sears, Michelle Stevenson, Laura Nance. L to R: Karen O'Kennon, Laurie Whitson, Linda Siy, Donna Weaver, Norma Bandy. 133 Track promotes individual competition Front: Roger Woods, David Boone, Jeff Hardman, Raynardo Owens. Back: Tim Brownsberger, William Walker, Charles Wiley. Van Horn Varsity Boys Track Van Horn at Southeast Van Horn at Southeast Van Horn at Rockhurst Van Horn at Blue Springs Relays Van Horri at Harmon High School Van Horn at William Chrisman Van Horn at Southeast Van Horn at Southwest Van Horn at City Meet Van Horn at District Van Horn at Sectional Van Horn at State Meet 134 135 Girls track runs to victory Van Horn Varsity Girls Track Schedule Van Horn at Southeast Van Horn at Southeast Van Horn at Southeast Relays Van Horn at Southwest Relays Van Horn at Harmon High School Van Horn at William Chrisman Relays Van Horn at Blue Springs Relays Van Horn at Southwest Van Horn at City Meet (Southeast) Van Horn at District (Blue Springs) Van Horn at Sectional (Raytown South) Van Horn at State Meet (Jefferson City) Returning Lettermen 136 137 First Row: Eric Cantrell. James Johnson, Ralph Lupercio, Russell Bollinger, David Woods, and Donnie Owings. Second Row: Craig Bradshaw Daniel Robert Frazee Joe Yuhas, Byron Young, Robert Ellison. Baseball team starts early for 1983 season 138 139 The King and I chosen for this year's musical The King .......... Anna Leonowens ... Louis Leonowens ... The Kralahome...... Phra Alack ........ Lun Tha ........... Lady Thiang........ Tuptim............. Prince Chulalongkorn Sir Edward Ramsey .. CAST ...................... Jeff Richardson ........................Luanne Webb Debbie Rigsby ........................Steffan Webb ...........................Eddie Hall .......................... Trace Cruey .......................... Danny Torres .......................... Rhoda Cay ........................Michelle Norsi ....................John Schweisberger ........................Shannon Harris 140 141 ROTC Queen and Court This year we are proud to crown Miss Graciela Pecina as the '1982-83 ROTC queen. Her hobbies are Reading, writing, Fashions and bike riding. She shows her leadership as vice-president of student council, ROTC ex- ecutive officer, and also won Best dressed” of the Sr. class. Cood luck in the future. Troyetta Simpson Sharon Pitre 142 Aundre Stone Mary Davis 144 Seated: Lowell Lacy, Warren Murray: Com., Carl Gardner; Mgr., Tim Brownsberger; Asst. Com., Jason Shipley. Standing: Theresa Buesing, Danny Tor: David Epperson, Larry Blood, Dori Gullen. The Varsity Rifle Team won the City Championship again this yet Larry Blood had the individual high score in the city. Tim Brownsbergi and Jason Shippy tied for second in prone. Van Horn has won the dj match eleven out of 24 times. The Varsity Rifle team also participated' the Kemper Indoor Small Bore Rifle Match at Booneville, Mo. Tra placed sixth in the ROTC division out of 250 ROTC units. The June Varsity Rifle Team also did well this year, outshooting other Varii Teams in the City Match. Rifle team guns down the competition CMUH HtAftIWG PROTECTION RCQCIRCO USE OF THIS RANGE FACILITY IS RESTRICTED TO SUPERVISED FIRING WITH .22 CALIBER RIFLE WITH SOFT NOSED LEAD OR LEAD ALLOY AMMUNITION ONLY Pioneer Newspaper Staff Reports the News Row 1: Kim Gosney, Benita Billingsley, Donna O'Guin, Lynda Burnaugh. Row 2: Mark Hayes, Michelle Stevenson, David Wheeldon. Not Pic- tured: Medina McIntosh, Sponsor, Mrs. Pennington. Legend Editor: Michelle Stevenson Asst. Ed. Kim Gosney Asst. Ed. Benita Billingsley Layout Mgr. Lynda Burnaugh Copy Ed. Donnita O'Guin Photographer: Raymond Nixon Advertising: David Wheeldon, Mark Hayes Sponsor: Evonne Pennington Reporters: Lynda Burnaugh Donnita O'Guin Michelle Stevenson Kim Gosney David Wheeldon Benita Billingsley Mark Hayes 145 Freshman Joe Alexander David Anthony Rhonda Anthony Scott Anthony Demanda Armstrong Cresly Atkinson Marcella Barns Tina Batthalia Carmen Bell Coretta Brooks Arthella Brown Laura Bemboom Donna Burris Steve Bentley Shelly Burtchett Derrick Byers Rhonda Byers Shawn Byers Robert Cain Kim Chism Rhonda Chamber Kelli Carpenter Frederick Canady Edward Coleman Chris Cocklin Lisa Clark George Christianson Andre Coster Frank Cotten Diane Creason Angie Crowley Bill Cummings Lisa Cunningham Sarah Daigh Mary Davis : ,v- Lisa Deardorff Robert Detel Kim Dodson Tina Doty Debbie Dowell Veronica Drake Harold Duncan Larry Eagan Steven Fain Teresa Farmer Melissa Farmer Christina Finkle 149 Mellisa Fitzmaurice Tammy Ford Floyd Fowler Kim Froehlic Glinda Gilford Charles Greathouse Patty Goucher Sam Gutierrez 150 Alice Harris Byron Harris Theresa Hearron Kevin Heard David Holt Carla Holmes Anthony Ingram Michelle Haskins Teresa Harris Natainette Hill Robert Hopkins Soika Hill Jimmy Hobbs Andrea Ivy Twana Jenkins Mike Kelly Ethella Johnson Dennis Lafal LaTonna Kearse Otto King J Mark Kellough Kim Keplinger Becky Koeing Ponnte Kleeman Rod Lewis Larry Ligget 152 Teresa Lile Melisa Light Lara Lyons Harry Lukens john Marker Brent Markham Julie Liptak Dan Majors Christine Mazurkewycz Larry McDowell Curtis McNack Howard McGilton jennifer Meredith Kenneth Messer Davina Middle Hubert Miles Leah Miller Janine Miller Dan Oates Sandy Ohl Stacy Olgel Sonya Oliver Edward Overparker Stacy Parker Kenneth Payne Keisha Pitts ■ Tolbert Pratt David Pendleton mm Arnetha Pryor Genice Bakley Bryan Ray Cherrye Redman David Rigsby Cliff Riley Joell Rollins Melissa Rovinson Pam Rudy Steve Schmidt Sherri Russell John Schweisberger Nancy Smith Ruth Seibel Heather Schultz Greg Ross Sheila Six Kevin Smith Leslie Ryan Holly SinnarH 156 Lisa Stahlman Sherry Speake Sarah Spearman Scott Stalker David Strode Jason Tate Marvina Timley Heidi Titus La Tonya Tabron Larry Thompson Cindy Vereecke Connie Walters Kelly West Chris Ward La Wonda White Antoinette Well Scott White Michelle Williams Jackie Wills Rashawn Williams Laura Wilson Paula Wilson Tracy Wilson ft f ■' ■ £ Bruce Worley Duane Woolery Tonaya Whiting lohn Young Chris Wright Maranda Bryant Freshmen officers make a fresh start On the Bus, Left to Right: Gladys Gilford, Chris Wright, Ed Coleman, Marvina Timley. 160 PEPSI Signs of the Times Names in the news: Begin Thatcher Volcker Rock n Roll Vocalist of year: Rick Springfield and lohn Cougar Group of the year: Gap Band Man of the year: The Computer Died: Bess Truman s : . I PACE PORI MINSKY'S PIZZA Year of the Tylenol murders E.T. Donkey Kong MTV Dolphins and Redskins in the Super Bowl XVII Gas prices dropped. Return of the miniskirt. THE ROSE Some say love It is a river that Drowns the tender reed Some say love It is a razor that Leaves your soul to bleed Some say love It is a hunger An endless aching need I say love It is a flower And, you, it's only seed It's the heart afraid of breaking That never learns to dance It's the dream afraid of waking That never takes the chance It's the one who won't be taken Who cannot seem to give And the soul afraid of dying That never learns to live When the night has been too Lonely And the road has been too Long And you think that love is only For the lucky and the strong Just remember in the winter Far beneath the bitter snows Lies the seed That with the sun's love In the spring Becomes THE ROSE ... Amanda McBroom 162 163 Youth for Christ The Van Horn Youth for Christ has been very active the past three years sponsoring hayrides, skating parties, lock- ins and many more exciting and enjoyable activities. The Bible quiz team also has been active competing against a number of area high schools in a monthly quiz match. Each meeting is fill- ed with songs, games, refreshments, and a speaker who shows how each person can have a daily Christian walk with the Lord living a peaceful and fulfilling life. Throughout the coming years the members hope to keep the club growing to become a great impact on Van Horn. Left to Right: Debbie Rigsby. Dana Vaughn, Rodney Hampton, Theresa Binney, Melissa Korsi, Susan Jones, Paula Wilson, Susie Garcia. Grows Stronger National Leadership Conference Helps Young Adults Lead Left to Right: Tim Brownsberger, Brad Carroll, Mark Dobson, Susie Garcia. This past summer three students from Van Horn attended a ten day leadership camp in the Lake of the Ozarks. The camp con- sisted of activities which encouraged and showed how the students could become better leaders both in school and other outside activities. Students from other areas such as Omaha, St. Louis, and the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma also attended the camp. The experience of meeting new friends and learning about leadership will long be remembered and put into action throughout the years to come. 165 Mr. Griffin 166 1983 Falcon Yearbook One of the highlights of the year for me comes when it's time to address you — the number one student body of all school in the Kansas City, MO area through our Falcon yearbook. It is always a pleasure to make a few remarks to you that I hope in some way, large or small, will be a source of incentive to each of you to continue to be the very best that you can be; for you to ap- proach experiences in your life with enthusiasm and accept with open-mindedness a variety of ap- proaches in your daily lives. I would hope that you will display a sense of per- sonal pride in having been a part of Van Florn; that you continue to strive toward achieving total self- intensity and toward accomplishments which may influence your lives in a positive way. I ask of you as well to be aware of cultural and ethnic differences and similarities that exist in our community, state, nation, and world in which we all must live. I recommend to those of you who will be graduating that you obtain and evaluate sources of information on careers and occupations — whether it be on colleges and universities or going into the world of work. After you have done this, enter and commit yourself to nothing less than achieving your goals. In closing my remarks to each of you in this, the twenty-eighth volume of the Van Horn Falcon, I would say to you, This: Assume responsibility for your personal behavior and self-direction. And whatever you undertake, demonstrate excellence in the quality of your workmanship. It has, again, been a true pleasure serving you as Principal of this great school - Home of the Falcons. I Stand for the Red and Gray David L. Griffin Principal If the students of Van Horn High School realized the respon- sibilities that our Vice-Principals assumed, they would ap- preciate and thank them for the effort to keep the school orderly. Much work is required to fulfill the obligations that our Vice-Principals have to our school as well as the student body. We give thanks to these people because they are the ones that help the school operate. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP. Mr. VanFleet Ms, Houser Waitin' in the hall. 167 Mr. Turner Counselors 168 Mr. Richard Mayfield Mrs. jerry McKenzie Mr. Virgil Leibold Office Staff 169 Left to Right: Norma Corkern, Rex Swartz, Mary Cofer, Tana Hardin, Marjorie Bradrick. Van Horn's Faculty is the Best Gloria Allen Lang. Lab Lang. Dyn. David Baellow Lang. Dev. Lang. Lab Cecil Billups English James Black Civics Jeff Bourns Wood 1-8 Hazel Boykins Child Dev., Consumer Ed., Clothing Marvin Brooks Lang. Dev., Lang. Lab Ben Brown Math, Pre Alg. Clifford Carpenter A. History, Civics Jamesetta Cameron P.E. Eleanor Brown Lang. Dyn., Jet, Speech Richard Brown Elect., Power Mech. 170 William Cofer Melvin Coleman Everybody in Indep. thinks the world ends at 1-435 - Mr. Matticks V. Music, Girls Choir Con. Alg., Prac. Math Physics Choir Vivian Constable Kenneth Craven Edward Crawford Wallace Crawford Family Relations W. History, Geog. E. Science P.E. 171 ) James Dickson Civics Nancy Ferguson Spanish, German Diane Fussell Lois Gibson Adv. Biology, Biology, Physical Gen. Business, Typing Science There's a fine art to instruction - right Ms. Perkins? jerry Gilchrist ROTC Dean Hartson ROTC Sarah Hoss John HottenStein Louis Hurt Marceline lloka Clerical Prac. Accounting, Drafting. 6 Lang Lab, Lang Dev. Math, Science Steno. 172 William Johnston E. Science, Gen. Science Virginia Jones Joseph Kaifes Typ. 1-2, COE Office Afc. Alg., Ed. Math, Pre. Calc. Supervision Jack Larabee COE, Supervision Adriane Luke Fd. English, Fd. Social Studies Neal Matticks Bio. 1-2, Chem., Adv. Chem. John McArthur Math, Algebra Herb McCoy P.E. William Clayton Math, Gen. Math Mr. Baellow enlightens his English class. 173 174 Eugene Payton Gen. Science, Phys. Science Evonne Pennington Creative Writing, Lang. Dev., Lang.Lab Marlys Perkins Art 1-2, Drawing-Painting Mertha Reynolds Geom., Math There's theirs, there's, and they're Now don't get them mixed up. O.k. Mrs. Brown. Raymond Sanders ROTC Rom Seng Math Rudolph Sese A. History Olin Shurn Human Science Tim Stout Art 1-2, Ceramics James Toepfer Auto Mech. Jack Updike Auto Mech. Frank Steigler Gen. Science 175 Felix VanLeeuwen Comp., Adv. Comp. Math Wanda VanLeeuwen Lang. Lab, Lang. Dyn. William Vardyan Senior Eng. Sam Warden English Helping to Maintain and Sustain Cafeteria Staff Geroge Lonchar and Suzie Hopkins Security Building Manager Row 1: Ida Robinson, Evalyn Haefner, Virginia Culp, Sarah Friday. Row 2: Flo Zeiler, Janice Cowick, Ima Jean Fisher, Burley Coin, Mary Beal, Ethel Pugh, Ann Miller. Elton Lauderman 177 178 179 David Alexander J.V. Football 1, 2 Var. Football 2, 3 Var. Track 1, 2, 3 Tom Baughman Band 1,2, 3 Orchestra 2, 3 Con. Choir 2, 3 Football 1, 2 Track 2, 3 Vantasia 2 ROTC ATC 2, 3 Mary Beard Thala Phia 1, 2, 3 AFS 1,2,3 Foreign Lang. 1 Office Aide 3 Con. Choir 3 Benita Billingsley Honor Society 1, 2 STUCO 1, 2, 3 Band 1, 2 Soph. Reporter Pep Club 1, 2 V. Pres. Pep Club 3 Track 1 Newspaper 1, 2 Asst. Editor 3 AFS 2, 3 Secretary - Senior Class Homecoming Candidate Kathy Bradford STUCO 1 Yearbook 1, 2 Office Aide 3 Angie Brownsberger Thala Phia 1, 2, 3 Reporter 2 Inter. Society Rep. 3 Secretary 3 Track 2 Office Aide 2, 3 Football Manager 3 Cross Country 3 AFS 3 Homecoming Candidate 3 Sigma Sweetheart Cand. LaTunya Burke Pep Club 1, 2 Cheerleader 3 Concert Choir 2, 3 V.H. Singers 2, 3 Vantasia 2, 3 Senior History Gospel Choir 3 Office Aide 3 Security Aide 3 AFS 2, 3 Tammy Camp Volleyball AFS Track Stephanie Clay Falconette 2 Office Aide 3 JMG 3 STUCO 3 Chris Covington Girls Choir 1 IMG 1 Musical 1 Office Aide 1 Monica Cravens Chorus 1 Science Club, V.P. 2 Spanish Club 2, 3 Kappa 3 AFS 3 Shelley Darnel Kappa 1 Foreign Lang. 2 AFS 3 Yearbook 3 Stage Crew 1 Charlotte Davis Soph. Class Pres. Falconettes 2 Senior Class V.P. AFS 3 Baseball Manager 3 Delores Davie Volleyball 3 IMG 3 Lydia Doston Office Aide 3 Lisa Edwards Cheerleader 1 Thala 1 YFC 1 STUCO 1,3 Falconettes 2 AFS 2, 3 Vantasia 2 Pep Club 3 Office Aide 3 IMG 3 Marci Edwards AFS 1, 2 ).V. Basketball 1 Var. Basketball 2 Var. Volleyball Thala 1, 2 Office Aide 2, 3 ).V. Cheerleader 2 Var. Cheerleader Capt. National Honor Soc. 1, 2, 3 Foreign Lang. 2, 3 Art Club 3 Denise Flores Pep Club 2 AFS 2 Concert Choir 2 Office Aide 3 Falcon Staff 2 Susie Garcia YFC 1,2, 3 Office Aide 3 AFS 3 Yearbook Editor 3 Yearbook 2 Foreign Lang. 3 Kimberly Gosney Soph. Class Secretary Thala 1, 2 Dance 1 Newspaper Copy Editor 2 Newspaper Asst. Editor Kristy Graves Debate Squad 1 JMG 3 Tammy Hayes Office Aide 2, 3 COE 3 Eugene Helm Office Aide 2, 3 National Honor Soc. 1, 2, 3 Falcon Staff Asst. 2,3 Modern Lang. 3 Laura Hibbs Cheerleader 1, 2 Office Aide 2, 3 Yearbook Staff 2 Sherry Hill Yearbook 1 180 Pep Club 1, 2, 3 STUCO 2, 3 AFS 3 Gospel Choir 3 Darryl Joiner Track 1, 2, 3 AFS 2, 3 Art Club 3 Cheryll Jones Track '1, 2, 3 Pep Club 1, 2, 3 Gospel Choir 3 Mary Kaler Band 1, 2 AFS 1, 2, 3 Vantasia 2 Cross Country 1 Foreign Lang. 1, 2 Thespians Kappa 1 Melanie Kizine Pep Club 1 Cheerleader 1 Michelle Korsi YFC 1, 2, 3 Honor Society 1, 2, 3 Secretary 3 Thespians 1 Concert Choir 1, 2, 3 Vantasia 1, 2 Musicals 1, 3 Marsha Macomber JMG Peggy Macomber Pep Club 3 Concert Choir 3 JMG 3 Amy McKown Falconettes 1, 2, 3 Captain of 3 Kimberly Miller Yearbook 1, 2 Editor 2 Valerie Mitchem Volleyball 1, 2, 3 Basketball 2, 3 AFS 2, 3 Track 1, 2 Senior Class Reporter Rickie Moore Concert Choir 3 Gospel Choir 3 JMG Office Aide 3 Andrea Nelson Girls Choir 3 Pep Club 1 Lee Artis Nelson Band Track Stacie Nicholson Pep Club 1 Falconettes 2, 3 STUCO 2, 3 Secretary 3 Track 2, 3 Thespians I AFS 2 Tina Pearson Pep Club 1, 2,3 Stage Crew 2 Kappa 3 AFS 3 Graciela Pecina STUCO Rep. 2 ROTC Drill Team 3 ROTC Queen 3 V P. STUCO 3 Pep Club 3 Foreign Lang. 1, 2, 3 Carla Peters Falconettes 1, 2 Girls Choir 1 Concert Choir 2, 3 AFS 2, 3 Band 1, 2, 3 Var. Cheerleader 3 YFC National Honor Society 2, 3 Phyllis Powell Pep Club 1 Cheerleader 2, 3 AFS 2, 3 Thala 1, 2, 3 Stage Crew 1, 2, 3 Tracy Randolph Class Sec. 2 STUCO 2 Pep Club 2 James Riojas Honor Society 2, 3 President 3 Var. Cross Country 2, 3 Captain 3 Sigma Tau 2, 3 V. Pres. 3 AFS 2, 3 Treas. 3 Vantasia 2 Stage Crew 3 Phia Guy 3 Kimberly Rudy AFS 1, 2, 3 Thala 1, 2 Band 1, 2 Foreign Lang. 2, 3 Honor Society 2, 3 Tuerlia Sanders STUCO Track Shawna Sears Thala 1, 2, 3 Historian 2 Treasurer 3 AFS 2, 3 Soph. Class Treas. Senior Class Sgt-At-Arms Yearbook 2, 3 Honor Society 2, 3 Foreign Lang. 2, 3 Chanelle Stevenson Vantasia 2 Concert Choir 3 Office Aide Junior Class Reporter Gospel Choir 3 Van Horn Singers 3 JMG Michelle Stevenson Cheerleader 1, 2 Yearbook 2, 3 Newspaper Staff Editor 3 AFS 3 Junior Class Treasurer STUCO Treasurer 3 Girls Track 1, 2, 3 Honor Society 1, 2, 3 Gospel Choir Yvette Taylor Track 1, 3 Cheerleader 1, 2 Pep Club Secretary 3 JMG AFS 3 Office Aide 3 STUCO 2, 3 181 Vicki Thompson ■ STUCO 1, 2, 3 Jr. Class President Secretary Band 2 President Band 3 President Pep Club 3 Secretary Pep Club 2 AFS 2, 3 JMC Homecoming Candidate Marty Topi National Honor Society 1, 2, 3 Math Club 2, 3 Sigma Tau 2,3 President 3 Foreign Lang. 1, 2 AFS 1, 2, 3 STUCO 1 Var. Yellleader 2 Stage Crew 2, 3 Art Club 3 Carol Vanderpool Concert Choir 1, 2, 3 Cross Country 1 Thala Phia 1, 2 Claudia Wagner Thala 1, 2 AFS 1, 2, 3 Staci Wagner Concert Choir 1 Gospel Choir 1 Office Aide 2 JMC 1 William Walker Football 1, 2, 3 Captain 3 Track 1, 2,3 Captain 3 STUCO Pres. 3 JMC Office Aide 2, 3 Melissa Washington STUCO 1 JMC 1 Office Aide 1 Melita Washington JMF Secretary Kimberly Watson Track 2 Office Aide 2 STUCO 2 Cindy Wilson Thala 1, 2, 3 Reporter 2 President 3 Sigma Sweetheart Pep Club 1, 2, 3 Foreign Lang. 2, 3 Stage Crew 1, 2, 3 Manager 3 AFS 2, 3 STUCO 3 Jr. Class Sgt-At-Arms Art Club 3 Newspaper Bus. Mang. 2 Debbie Woods Thala 1, 2, 3 Secretary 3 V. Pres. 3 AFS 3 STUCO 1 Stage Crew 1 Foreign Lang. 1, 2 Yearbook 3 John Wymore Sigma Tau 1, 2,3 Math Club 2, 3 AFS Honor Society Cross Country Track Art Club 3 182 VAN HORN HIGH SCHOOL 183 Support your local Shakespearean club. Take Hamlet to lunch. Brad. Well it's been a fun year in Falcon staff, and I am look- ing forward to next year. Farewell to all the class of 83, and good luck to all the class of 84. Shannon. Let's make no doubt about it, my father is not Richard nor does the D. Nixon on my camera mean Dad Nix- on. Good luck and have fun to the class of 83 and 84 . Raymond. Last night I dreamed I ate tin foil and when I woke up my camera was laughing. Mr. Stout. I want to especially thank the Falcon Staff for putting up with all the frustrations that went along with finishing the yearbook. Thanks for a terrific job. I also want to wish all my friends at Van Horn many suc- cesses in their future lives and I especially want to say to Mr. Stout and Brad, as a remembrance from me, Oh No! Susie. It was great fun on yearbook staff. Good luck to the class of 83 , I'll miss you all. Shelley. For what I have to say, you would not understand, but if you understood, then I would not have to say it. Richard. Goodbye for This Time y y3 Working with everyone on the staff was such fun. This year was the best because of all of my friends. Debbie. Question Authority - We are the future, we are change, stay out of our way. Good luck Class of 83. Brian. If you don't like the way your pictures turned out, don't blame me! I can't help it if you're ugly! Mark. Thanks to the Stout-man and his marvelous munchkins for making me a time bandit... . j i ‘ ' rr ■ ■• --i-rv' ■ -v '-'- -........‘ .. • ’ i-. v'....—- - - • . r : • • V- -• •-'• -•' --' • ; - • ----. v-- • .- .-• • • • . - ' ■ ' - - • ■ ' .. ' ■ ' i - • ■ _ —. • - • - • -.. ■••••■'•. •.■•._ ■_' .-■•; '•' • • • • .. ; ■■ ' V '•' ... - --. •• -• v,v „ .---w- •-•• ' r ■ • „-------------------.--••• '• •: -- - - • • . - •••: ’ - S ■ • — _■ _ • .. ' ’ • ■ . . , _ •' “ -• .. . . . (i ' ' -ii(s - ri - , • - . . • ••' • . 7.v.v--’ _■ - --■■ . .... .. . •' • :. • • - ' ” •-. . . % . ■� — •• ■ - •' • - _ .T ■- ,J .• .