Asotin High School - Panthers Purr Yearbook (Asotin, WA)

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w, ■ When You Wish Upon a Star was the theme for this year's Asotin Jr. Miss pageant. Dreams did come true for four lovely contestants that night of March 22. However, behind those cool exteriors and dazzling smiles there was a collective case of the butterflies. All I could think of is, 'I'm going to mess up; I'm going to mess up.' I was so scared! laughs Linda Carpenter, remembering the night she became Asotin's Jr. Miss 1st runner-up. Another such nerve-wracking time was the judges' interview on Sunday before the program. LaAnn Cooper admits, The interview was scarier than heck! But the girls were not the only nervous ones. Angela Bashore remembers, It was neat to find out that the judges were just as nervous as we were. The girls' main support, however, was supplied by their four excellent escorts. Matt Wilson, Brit Ausman, Chad Walker, and Alfie Nagle. I was so glad that Chad was my escort, he was really supportive, commented Heidi Thayer. His support was probably a key ingredient in boosting her confidence to help her win the Far Right: LaAnn Cooper remembers, The funniest part was when Linda karate kicked the microphone during dress rehearsal. Right: I was afraid I was going to wake up and it wasn't going to be real! said Heidi Thayer after winning Asotin's Jr. Miss. Jr. Miss Events title of Asotin's Jr. Miss for 1989. Heidi also was the recipient of the Scholastic Achievement award. Being contestant 1 was both exciting and scary because I had to be first in lots of things, like the judges' interview and poise and appearance, remembers Angela Bashore, the winner of the Poise and Appearance, Physical Fitness, and Creative and Performing Arts categories. Smilin' LaAnn Cooper held the true spirit of Jr. Miss Spirit according to the other contestants who chose her as the Spirit of Jr. Miss winner. The rest of the girls as well caught that same spirit as they grew closer during their two weeks of practice to put on the best program yet.

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Above Center: “Janet (Halsey) and I bought our outfits for Morp at the Bon Marche! We did our shopping together,” explained Brit Ausman. “The Vamets are absolutely necessary for the authentic Hawaiian look,” Brit continued. Did you have fun? “Oh yeah! I forgot my surfboard at home, but we had a real good time anyway!” Above: Everyone gets into the swing of things at MORP! Left: Matt Seibly added a little class to the already classy night. Below Left: The Prom’s “purple blood” stop for a quick shot. King Duane Szcndrc and Queen Theresa Smole look like the perfect royal couple. Prom Morp Student Life 19

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 Upper Left: It was kinda neat to win what I did. — Angela Bashore poses with Janet Halsey as she wins Creative and Performing Arts. Upper Right: Heidi Thayer and Linda Carpenter hug LaAnn Cooper, winner of the Spirit of Jr. Miss. Center: There's a chance for everything if you work at it. — Linda Carpenter as she sings Dear Mr. Jesus. Center Right: LaAnn and Heidi show their appreciation to Brit and Chad through popcorn and balloons. Below: Contestants and their escorts — LaAnn Cooper and Brit Ausman, Angela Bashore and Matt Wilson, Linda Carpenter and Alfie Nagle, Heidi Thayer and Chad Walker.