Anita High School - Spartan Yearbook (Anita, IA)

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 SCENES OF WW III The coronation was held Friday afternoon in the high school gym. The stage was decorated by members of the senior class, keeping with the theme, WW III: Anita va. A-C. (Pic 1) The court was entertained by two groups of singers: (Pic 2) Charlie Eades. Scott Phillips, Jeff Konz, and Brad Barber sang “The Green Beret ; (Pic 3) Teresa McKinzie, Sue Bailey, and Julie Williamson sang “Boogie Woogic Bugle Boy“. (Pic 4) The ushers for coronation were Joey Kaufmann. Tim Whcclock, Melanie Harmscn, Linda Wcdcmcycr. Charlie Eades, and Richard Grubbs. Homecoming was dedicated to Noel Wingate, Lynn Johnson, and Jim Willct. (Pic 5) The cheerleaders: Julie Petersen, Joy Rodgers, Amy Andersen, Julie Stork (substitute), Annette Kraus. Janet Johnson gave a skit to entertain the royal court.

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DAYS BEFORE THE WAR The countdown for WW III. Anita vs. A-C, began Sunday. October 5 as the Spartans let off some steam through intramural volleyball games. The faculty came out on top. To entertain our troops, the freshman class held the annual Gong Show on Sunday. The Gong Show honors were taken by the little cheerleaders: Jill Jcssen, Leslie Willet. and Adrienne Willet. Monday the civilians doubled the spirit by dressing like another person. On Tuesday the student body leaders assigned a hallway to each class to decorate according to the theme. The Juniors took top honors by having the best camouflaged hallway. The senior football players did a routine to “Another One Bites the Dust’4 at their pep rally on Tuesday. On Wednesday, AHS looked like it was in a time machine as student wore clothing from out of the 50’s. Thursday was slave day, all student council and class leaders were sold to the student body. The faculty also took part in the enthusiasm on Thursday during the activity period, with a pep rally (including cheerleaders), pep band, and coronation skit. Thursday night the girls showed the troops what they thought should be done against A-C in the annual powderpuff game. The senior-freshman team was victorious. Pic I. A scene from the winning Junior hallway. Pic 2. Faculty formed a band for their pep rally Thursday. Pic 3. Scott Phillips, Curt Behrends, Mike Young, Dale Thelen. Don Wittrock, and Ivyn Lund were part of the ‘tough gang' at AHS on Wednesday, 50’s day. Pic 4. Richard Grubbs, Corey Miller. Dave Waddell get the spirit rolling at their pep rally on Tuesday. Pic 5. On set of AHS twins on Monday, Dianne Murphy and Joy Rodgers. Pic 6. Master of cermonics - Doug Armcntrout.

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HOMECOMING 1980: OUR ROYAL COURT . . . On a warm, windy Friday afternoon of October 10, Janice Auppcrlc, 30 year Queen, and Dick Dorsey. 10 year King, crowned Jan Benton and Mike Retz as the 30th Homecoming Queen and King in AHS history. Another member of our returning royalty, Don Karns, 30 year King and Mayor of Anita, talked about past Homecomings. The Master of Ceremonies was Student Council vice-president. Doug Ar- mentrout. The 1980 Homecoming, WW III: Anita vs. A-C, was dedicated to the varsity football coaching staff: Head-coach, Jim Willct, and assistant coaches: Noel Wingate and Lynn Johnson. The other members of the 1980 royal court were: Queen candidates — Janet Jessen, Lori Harris, and Joyce Vokt; King candidates — Ryan Gliss- mann. Corey Miller, and Dave Waddell; Junior attendants Jill Neighbors and John Aggen; Sophomore attendants — Jody Harris and Kyle Nelsen; Freshman attendants — Marcy Harmsen and Mark Kopp; Crownbearcrs — Jamie Marnin and Garrett Butler. Pic 1. The crowned King and Queen of Homecoming 1980 — Mike Retz and Jan Benton. Pic. 2. The 1980 Royal Court. Corey Miller, Janet Jessen, Queen Jan Benton. King Mike Retz, Joyce Vokt. Dave Waddell, Lori Harris, and Ryan Glissmann.