Mercer County High School - Highlander Yearbook (Harrodsburg, KY)

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7 1. Riding the first place float, sophomores Ann Kinter and Sarah Kidd mourn the remains of an unknown Casey Co. Rebel. 2. Due to a neck injury, Barry Taylor is forced to watch the Homecoming action from the sidelines. 3. Mark Noel (Prince) and Rebecca Phelps (Princess) enjoy the experience of being in their first parade. 4. Cheerleaders and players both realize the chances for victory are greater this year than ever before. 5. Julia Ballard, escorted by Dion Long, bubbles over after being crowned Queen. 6. Leading the Scotties through the hoop, Brian Arnold is anxious to begin his Senior Homecoming game. 7. Suzie Mahoney stands at attention while the Homecoming Court comes on field. Student Life 15

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A Night o£ Change October 14, 1983. The whole day was devoted to change. It began with a frosty morning. Jackets were placed over everyone’s shoulders. Students decorated the halls donning their red and blue garments. The school day was dismissed at 2:00 for preparation for the parade. The floats had to have a southern theme. The fans sat with blankets draped over themselves trying to warm the cold bleachers beneath them. During half time Julia Ballard was crowned queen and the band presented their special pro- gram. After kickoff another change took place; Mercer was winning its Homecoming. For the first time since 1978 the dogs posted a victory. The last change was that the dance was moved to Saturday for better attendance. WLAP provided the music for our theme “Putting on the Ritz.” 14 Student Life

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Comments echoed through the halls that The Best Christmas Pageant Ever was just that. Tears were being dried after the final scene. The filthy, unruly, Herdman Kids found them- selves in a church play after finding out that free refreshments were served. Lisa Waldridge, playing the part of the mother who was forced to direct the play after an accident put the regular director in the hospital, asked for volunteers to be in the play. The Herdmans wound up with the major parts. Not knowing the real Christmas story, the Herdmans thought the play was out of the FBI files. They ripped and tore around beating on each other and the other children. The mothers of the church wanted to cancel the play, thinking that it would be “a disaster!” Mrs. McCarthy called the fire department because of all the smoke in the girls’ bathroom. But it was only due to Imogene Herdman’s cigar. Reverend Hawkins (Jeff Sherrow) agreed with the ladies to cancel, but the new director was determined to make it the best ever! The final scene was the children in their costumes putting on the “real thing”. The Herdman’s playing the three Kings brought a ham for Jesus. The shepherds were guided by the “Angel” Herdman. Mary, played by Imogene, realized what Christmas ws all about and softly cradled the baby while a small tear trickled down her cheek. “This play was humorous, yet touching. It was not your basic Santa Claus play. It had a good meaning behind all the silliness”, Mrs. Davis commented. Laughter filled the band room throughout the play, but when the lights came up on the audience singing “Silent Night,” the whole place was quiet, except for a few sniffles. 7 16 Student Life