Atchison High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Atchison, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1986 volume:

These Are The Trails We've Blazed!!! Atchison High School 1500 West Riley Atchison, KS 66002 (913) 367-4262 Trailblazer 1986 Volume 40 Our Spirit Blazes And ... What A FIRE! Spirit? Yes, AHS had it! Spirit Week on Homecoming and Royal Courts were only a few of the most memorable oc- casions where students showed their Blazing AHS Spirit. But what about the students who pur- chased Redmen jackets, class rings, and caps and gowns for graduation? Yes, everyone, in- cluding them, had an abundance of that Blazing AHS Spirit! 1. Lisa Federinko and Lisa Huber, sen- iors. show off their plaid apparel on Plaid Day 2 Hawaiin Day caught the interest of many students. 3. Jenny Dixon, junior, wears a spirited face while taking pictures at the Homecom- ing Game 4 Junior, Paul Gasser, shows off his blazing spirit. 2 1 The Redmen football team shows their blazing spirit as they clap proudly to the school song 2. Mascots Tricia Clayter and Lisa Feder- inko. both seniors, playfully prepare for the oncoming football game. 3 Chris Preussner. sophomore, says. Go For It!' 4 NNS (The National Nerd Society) attract- ed many interested juniors. 5. The Home- coming Bonfire blazed all night on Octo- ber 17. 1985. 3 1. Amy Fitzpatrick, sophomore, talks to Jane Thomas, sophomore twin, after grueling exercise 2 Janelle Myers, sopho- more. and Rhonda Mink, sophomore twin, socialize at break 3. AHS twins include Jett Avey. Angie Beagle. Tricia Galley. Melissa Avey. Sondra Mink. Ronda Mink. Vickie and Marsha Fitzpatrick (which one's which?). Mark Beagle. Jane Thomas. Jen Thomas. Valerie Barker, and Vicki Barker. ’ 'Double Trouble” How do the several sets of twins at AHS deal with be- ing a twin teenager? Sophomore twins Rhonda and Sondra Mink look nothing alike and they are also different in many other ways. Rhonda enjoys school and is active in school government, while Sondra is mainly interested in sports. Unlike Sondra and Rhonda, you might think you were seeing double when Vicki and Marsha Fitzpa- trick, sophomores, walk by. They enjoy being identical and dress- ing alike. Vicky said, We have a lot of advantages, such as we are never alone, we always have someone to talk to; we also share clothes; and, we can tell each other our secrets. A disadvan- tage that all fraternal twins agreed on was dealing with a car. The male twin often does not want to share a car with his fe- male twin, but Angie Beagle said, It's nice to have my brother to stick up for me. The twins' over- all opinion was that a twin teen- ager isn't always Double Trou- ble. -M A 4 In spite of Coke's attempt to catch a bigger portion of the soft drink market with its new Coke. Classic Coke and Cherry Coke, students still preferred Pep- si's taste, according to an infor- mal poll. So, when Coke gave AHS new score boards for replac- ing the Pepsi machines with Coke, many students were dis- gusted. As Linda Kirkendoll, library secretary aid, said, Pepsi just has a better flavor. -MW Pepsi Is It! 5 1. Seniors Eric Crouch and Forrest Perich. Woods , wait (or their turn at the pool table 2. Juniors Amy Wood and Rachel Fitzpa- trick take a break from dancing outside the Hilltop 3. Junior Mike Gormley gives advice to senior Chris Taylor on his next shot. New Hilltop Pleases Teens On July 1. 1985. the drinking age in Kansas went up to 19. Kibys closed its doors to everyone under 18. Suddenly, the older teens of Atchison, found ourselves with nowhere to go on the wekends to be with our friends and to dance. Not long after Kibys closed its doors it was announced that an old bar, known as the Hilltop Club, would be totally renovated and re- opened as a nonalcoholic bar for teens. Countless hours were spent installing the elaborate lighting system and completely redoing the dance floor. Finally, on August 30, the new Hilltop Club was ready to open. Open- ing night saw 400 enthusiastic teens assemble to rock out to the latest hits from the “Boss to Heavy Metal. Many AHS students could be found there every weekend. When asked that he thought of the new Hilltop Club, Senior Dale Birch reponded with an emphat- ic, “Awesome! Todd Kuhnert, however, believed, “They need to play more kinds of music be- sides hard rock or country. All in all most AHS students en- joyed the new Hilltop Club. The Hilltop Club was open Friday and Saturday nights from 8 p.m. until 12 p.m. - TN 6 There are already movie rat- ings. and in the fall of '85 it was proposed by a group of concerned and influential par- ents that album covers be rated. What next? The parents group, the Parents Music Resource Cen- ter, or PMRC, wanted the music industry to voluntarily put ratings, similar to movie ratings, on re- cords, tapes and videos. Songs with sexual'y explicit or profane lyrics would oe rated X. Those advocating the use of drugs or alcohol would have a rating of D A. Music or videos with an occult theme would be rated “O. If the lyrics glorified violence, they would have a rating of V. PMRC proposed to rate such songs as Dress You Up by Ma- donna and She Bop by Cyndi Lauper X. PMRC also demand- ed that lyrics be available to par- ents so they could look at them before allowing their teens to buy a record or tape. Allyson Jones, junior, comment- ed, I think it should be a parent's responsibility to see what their Music The AHS Way! own children listen to. Dana Shuck, junior, added. They (teens) won't care about the warning. Curtis Estes agreed, It won't matter if they rate records; teen- agers will still buy them. - GU 7 Working Class Redmen From being fast-food cooks to newspaper delivery boys. AHS students earned money with part-time jobs. Coast to Coast, Domann Drug. March's Furniture. Pizza Hut, and McDon- alds were only a few of the places that employed AHS stu- dents this past year. When asked why he had a job. Jeff Martin, ju- nior, employed at the Medical Lodge as a maintenance man. said, “I need the extra money and experience-but I do like my job. Senior, Jenny Grame, added, My mom doesn't give me an allowance so I have to work to pay my phone bill. I have to work, said Greg Boldridge, soph- omore, who assists his dad in managing the farm. A poll of stu- dents was taken early in Novem- ber and the results follow: thirty- eight percent of the students had part-time jobs. Of these, almost half got an additional allowance. The average working student works 20 hours a week at $3.00 or $4.00 an hour. Therefore, the average pay per week would be S61.00.-LF 1. Jenny Grame and David Traphagen orepare burgers at Wendys. 2 Senior Denise Blodig checks out a customer at Arensburgs on the mall. 3 Lisa Federinko. senior, cleans a grater after making ham salad at Domann's fountain 9 1 Jen Ann Reynolds ond Denise Blodig. seniors, discuss cldsses 2 Chip Boldridge. sophomore, hides his loce from the corn- era 3 Senior and junior girls get together for a picture in the locker area 4 Heather Greenwood, senior, is unexpectedly caught m the camera's eye. 5 Junior. Billy Higley. wearing a popular polo shirt, rests during class Blazing Trails in ... Fashions! The styles at AHS ranged from shaker sweaters to oversized blouses, from mini skirts to crop pants, and from tra- ditional stand-by's to Levi button- down flys. These are only a few of the many new Blazing Fashions that found their way to AHS dur- ing the 1985-86 school year. For girls, a great variety of to 1. Jenny Dixon, junior, was one of the many trend-followers at AHS. 2. Senior Dale Birch, sits at his favorite spot during break 3 Tricia Galley, junior, and Dan Re- gan, senior - are they passing notes? 4 Juniors. Rachel Fitzpatrick. Missy Blakely, and Melissa Avey model some of the fash- ions of the year 5 Jeff Barrington, sopho- more. was one of the many students who wore fashionable 'Hawaiian'' shorts bright colors were mixed and matched. Oversized blouses and stirrups were big. Outfits often clashed, but that was in. Stripes, checkers, plaids, and paisley leaves in colorful patterns were also fashionable. For the guys, most leaned to- ward the dressier look, often wearing slacks and sweaters. Button-down oxfords and polo shirts were still favorites along with sweatshirts and T-shirts. ii A variety of checkered, striped, and plaid jeans for guys and girls swept the fashion market during the school year. For girls, Zena, Lee, Esprit, Gasoline, Guess, and Rocky Mountain seemed to be the more popular brand names. Guess, Union Bay, Lee, and the traditional Levi jeans were stylish for men. Overall, the fashions were part of what made the 1985-86 school year, and in years to come, we'll look back and wonder how we could have worn such clothesl- JG 12 1. Senior boys discuss the upcoming foot- ball game at break 2. Sophomore. Kath- erine Bisping. flashes a friendly smile. 3. 'Tve seen fhe light! exclaims senior. Lori Smith. 4 Junior. Shane Stone, has looks that could kill. 5 Junior. Marcus Smith, and sophomores. Ralph Dudley and Scott Clayter, discuss the morning's events dur- ing break 6. Mug shot of senior. Brad Ball 7. A merry bunch at lunch. 1. Senior girls. Vonda Falk. Denis© Blodig. and Misty Dove discuss the latest gossip in the locker area 2. Jimya Fulsom and Jody Mullins, sopho- mores 3. Oh. really” exclaims senior. Becky Farris. 4 Nita Contreras, senior, cries Hey!” 5. Mitch West and Kory Webb, ju- niors. watch sophomores in the hall 6. Pa- tiently. Tom Stalder. junior, works on an assignment 7. Lance Greenly, senior, gazes off into the distance 13 Open Wide And Say “Ahhh!” On October 3, 1985, the an- nual Dental Clinic was held at AHS. Students lined up throughout the day during classes to get their teeth checked by ei- ther Dr. Reavis of Dr. Brown. Mrs. Peltzer and Mrs. Seaburg helped the school nurse, Mrs. Chew, and her assistant, with records that day - LF 1 Mrs Chew, school nurse, and her assistant sterilize instruments between checkups 2. Dr Reavis checks the teeth of Jenni- fer Frakes. senior, for cavities. 3. Student wait patiently for their turn in the chair 4 Senior, Michelle Clayter. opens wide 5. Dr Reavis examines senior Leslie Denton's molars. 14 Chow Time It's a tradition at most schools, including AHS, that school lunches aren't appetizing. But, overall most students prefer eating at school rather than wasting money on gas or valu- able time on eating out. Some students even prefer bringing sack lunches to school. 1. Tricia Clayter. senior, reaches for a fork after going through the lunch line 2. Kerry Reider. Tommy Hennis. and Eric Crouch, seniors, gulp down dinner during the avail- able 34 minutes 3. Ally son Ferguson, sophomore, debates on whether to get a donut or cookie during break. 4 I have a ham and mustard sandwich toddy, sdys Allison Jones to Yolanda Schweizer, ju- niors. 15 1 Mrs Supple and Mr Heffley chat while tak- ing tickets at the Homecoming dance on Oc- tober 19. 1985. 2. Mrs Downing and Mrs Cushinberry check papers 3. Catherine Bisp ng and Jennifer Gerardy. sophomores, discuss the day's events with Mrs Burkman 4 Work- ing with one of the many new computers at AHS is Mrs Tubbs 5 Mr Gwaltney takes a break from his busy schedule Have you ever stopped to consider the high quality of teachers we have at AHS? If not, then take just a min- ute to do so. The faculty here has a good reputation of being ready to help us with any prob- lems, big or small. The academic standards demanded by the faculty at times have been called rough and unfair, but ask any AHS graduate and you'll find them thankful for the strong background that they received in high school. So be thankful for such a knowledgeable and car- ing staff. Faculty: Thanks for all the help that you've given us!!! — TN AHS Faculty: Fanning The Blaze For A Fligher Education 1 Mrs. Roe says. Not another picture! 2. Is Mr Taylor recooperating in the teach- er's lounge from a long night? 3. I've got indi-gestion! moans Mr Heinen 4 You did what?!? questions Mrs Fargo TERRI L. BALL attended Emporia State University for four years, where she majored in English and business education and earned her B.S. She has been teaching for ten years, this being her first at ’ AHS. Mrs. Ball enjoys swimming. DALE BREVMEYER. born and raised in Wamego. KS. attended both Emporia and Kansas State Universities where he took classes in drama, speech, chorus, and band and majored in music edu- cation He has been teaching for both the high school and the ju- nior high school, and he directed the musical Annie Get Your Gun. In his spare time. Mr. Brey- meyer enjoys bowling, fishing, and especially landscaping.-JD playing golf, and reading in her four years, this being his first at spare time.-TT AHS. He teaches chorus classes at CAROL L. BURKMAN is one of the Home Economics teachers at AHS She has been teaching for nine years here, but has taught for a total of fifteen years She attended Kansas State University and majored in home economics and education. This year she teaches such classes as Foods. Cooking for Singles. Marriage and Family, and Child Growth and De- velopment Mrs Burk man enjoys traveling, hard-work, and playing bridge -GU JACK CHAPMAN has been teaching for nineteen years, in- cluding seventeen at AHS He at- tended East Central University in Oklahoma where he studied biol- ogy. psychology, and earned his M A in science, chemistry and physics He continued studying at the University of Wisconsin Mr Chapman earned a M A in psy chology and a PhD in education administration In addition to teaching at AHS. he also teaches anatomy and physiology at High land Community College In his spare time. Mr Chapman likes to do carpentry, restore cars, and write poetry MA 18 LOUISE CHEW has been a nurse for 41 years. She earned her di- polma in nursing at St. Luke's Hos- pital in Kansas City. Missouri. Mrs. Chew has been the school nurse at AHS for 18 years In her spare time she enjoys sewing and play- ing golf She also likes to spend time with her grandchildren. MICHAEL D. COLE, a new face in the music department this year, started his first teaching job as band director. He attended Chillicothe High School and went on to earn a B.S. in education at Missouri Western State College. He is certified in instrumental and vocal music. His major musical in- terest is in low brass. In Mr. Cole's spare time he enjoys composing and arranging music. Playing sports and reading also occupies his time.-MA JOHN I? DICKSON attended the University of Kansas where he earned his B S. and M S degrees in English Education Mr Dickson has taught for 29 years, including three in Topeka, one in Des Moines Iowa, seven in Weston, and 18 years at AHS Mr Dickson teaches junior English. Mythology, Short Story. Humanities, and his two favorite classes Advanced Composition and Great British Writers, which are both taught only to seniors. Mr. Dickson enjoys reading, playing Trivial Pursuit and attending the opera. He is also an avid baseball fan -TN VIRGINIA L. DONALDSON at- tended undergraduate school at Morning Side College in Sioux City. Iowa, where she earned her B.A. She also attended the Uni- versity of Denver for a total of three summers to earn her M.A in Library Science She has been a school librarian for 13 years, three of which have been here at AHS Mrs Donaldson enjoys racquet sports, sailing, spending time with her children, and. of course reading MATTHEW CHIC DOWNING earned his B.S. in business and a minor in physical education from Benedictine College. Chic has taught for fourteen years at AHS and has been head basketball coach for twelve years. Chic has taken six Redmen teams to State. He was chosen Coach of the Year in 1985 by the Topeka Capital Journal after winning his second state championship. Chic teaches work study, business math, and three weightlifting classes. His hobbies include soft- ball, dominoes, and spending time with his family.-WS BARBARA F. FARGO has been teaching for thirty years, twenty- eight of which have been at AHS She earned a B.A. in home eco- nomics ot Washburn University and a M S. in clothing and textiles at Kansas University. Miss Fargo enjoys reading, sewing, and needlepointing in her spare time - MW HERB C. GWALTNEY. AHS assis- tant principal, has been involved in USD 409 for seventeen years. He taught American History for eleven years before becoming assistant principal in 1979. He at- tended Stanford University, KU, and Northwest Missouri State Uni- versity. He has received a B.S. in school administration and M S. in science. Mr. Gwaltney -enjoys golfing, gardening, and stamp collecting. His favorite hobby, though, is watching all types of sports.-WS RODNEY C. HEFFLEY attended Kansas University and majored in Biology He earned his B.S. in 1968. his M S. in 1973, and his doctorate in 1983, all in Biology. He has been teaching for the past fourteen years, thirteen of which have been at AHS where he teaches Biology I, Biology II and Physiology. He enjoys gardening, bowling, and watching all types of sports. Mr. Heffley also enjoys geneo- logy, or tracing family roots.-GU 20 DAVID L. HEINEN attended Em- poria State University, earning degrees in business education and business administration. He has been teaching a total of 11 years, including seven years at AHS. Mr. Heinen teaches Consum- er Education, Introduction to Busi- ness, and sponsors DECA. Distribu- tive Education Clubs of America His hobbies include collecting an- tiques. doing yardwork and cro- cheting.-LH JOHN F. HOFFMAN attended Kansas Weslyan University where he studied social sciences and physical education and earned his B.A. He has been teaching for 21 years, two of which have been at AHS He teaches Ameri- can history. World Geography, and American studies. He coaches the AHS girls basketball team and enjoys all sports.-JG CONNIE M. HEIDER is the atten- dance secretary at AHS and has been for 12 years She had no formal college education and at- tended Scranton High School in Scranton. Kansas Previous to working at AHS, she was a book- keeper for Preen Son Grocery and Hallmark's, both of Topeka She was also a Penney's catalog manager in Atchison. Mrs Heider enjoys playing bridge, needle- pointing, reading, and traveling. She also works at the Atchison Public Library.-JD CONNIE HEINEN has been teaching at AHS for six years Prior to teaching at AHS, she taught at Ness City High School and Bern High School. She attended Empo- ria State University and earned a B.S. in English education and spe- cial education She teaches Eng- lish, science and pre-vocation exploration She says. “I've been teaching long enough to be aware of most of the games stu- dents try and excuses they use, but a minimum amount of time to remember some of the antics I did in high school. She is also a member of SEEK, and is prese- dent-elect of a Parent-Teacher Organization She enjoys sewing, reading, needlework, camping, and spending time with her chil- dren.-MB 21 F JEAN HOUSEHOLDER attend- ed Pittsburg State University where she earned a B S. and M S degree in counseling. Miss House- holder has been involved in edu- cation for fourty-four years, She was a physical education teach- er for twenty-eight years, teach- ing in Cherryvale. Kansas, for one year. Highland Park for one year. and AHS for twenty-six. Miss Householder has spent the last fif- teen years as a counselor. She enjoys training her two dogs as well as reading, watching athletic events on television, and doing needlework of all kinds.-TN LUANN KAVELER. after earning a B.S. in education at the Universi- ty of Missouri at Columbia, taught at Grundy R.V in Galt. Missouri for one year and then came to teach at AHS where she has been teaching for two years. In her free time, Mrs. Kaveler enjoys reading, lying in the sun, needlepointing, and, sometime before she dies she hopes to travel to Switzer- land.-TT □ JEAN A KETTER teaches in the English Department at AHS. She earned her B A in psychology at the University of Northern Colora- do and her M.A. in literature at the University of Northern Colora- do and her M.A. in literature at the University of Kansas. She has been teaching school for six years, three of which were at Highland Community College. This year. Mrs Ketter enjoys reading murder mysteries most of all. She is an active jogger, swimmer, and she is also active in outside orga- nizations as well. She belongs to AAUW and also National Council of Teachers of English. When Mrs. Ketter isn't too busy, she enjoys working on her house -AJ KATHY D. KIBLER attended Em- poria State University, where she earned a B.S. in science and edu- cation. She majored in physical education and health and earned a minor in psychology. She has been teaching a total of fifteen years, all of which have been at AHS. Ms. Kibler teaches general physical education, aer- obics, Health Recreational Lead- ership. Team Sports, and Individ- ual Sports Her hobbies include aerobics and reading -JG n MAX KING attended Pittsburg State Univeristy and earned a B S m art and a minor in psycholo- gy At Fort Hays State University he earned his M A He also re- ceived further education at K- State He has taught for twenty- five years and now teaches at AHS, AJHS. and HJHS in Highland At AHS he teaches 2-D art. 3-D art. Commerical Art. Jewelry Making. Individual Exploration in Art. Sculpture-Ceramics, and Printing Mr King's hobbies include swimming and painting.-JP LINDA M KIRKENDOLL became our new library-secretarial aide this year. She attended Sterling College and Highland Jr College She hopes to finish her education in the future Mrs Kirkendoll has been working in Atchison schools for four years, including AHS. AJHS. Washington Grade School, and Trinity Lutheran She enjoys reading, volleyball, cooking and jogging in her spare time JOE KOHLER has been teaching Industrial Arts and Metals for twenty-eight years at AHS. He earned a B.S and M S. at Pitts- burg State University. Mr Kohler is a former AHS track coach and football coach Mr Kohler enjoys reading and working with wood and metal when he isn't watch- ing sporting events.-WS HOMER T McCOOLF has been a principal for four years and as- sistant principal for ten years, all at AHS. He earned his B.S. in 1957 from Arkansas State Teachers College, and he earned his M S in 1967 from K-State His mam inter- est is a 120 acre farm where he raises polled hereford cattle -CP 23 I you want to build something B.S. and M S. in Industrial Educa- Missouri Western State College, and need advice. GARY A. tion at Emporia. In his spare time, where she earned a B.S. in edu- MCGREGOR. who teaches Auto- Mr. McGregor enjoys wood work- cation and a B.A. in accounting motives and Woodshop. might ing and motorcycling. He is also She has been teaching for two ’ help you. He has been teaching very active in the Wednesday years, both at AHS Mrs Ninemire for 28 years at AHS. Mr. McGregor Evening Discussion Group. -MA teaches Accounting I and II. and ' attended college at Pittsburg Typing I and II. Her hobbies include State University and earned his PAMELA C. NINEMIRE attended reading and sewing -LH CHRISTOPHER POWERS has bies include snow skiing, surfing, and The University of Kansas, been teaching his entire career camping, sailing, and in general, where he majored in physical of three years at AHS. Mr. Powers any activity done outdoors.-JD education, minored in math, and teaches French I and II and Span- earned his B.S. and M.A. Degree L ish I, II, and III and is assistant STANLEY D. PURDY, who teach- Before teaching at AHS. Mr Purdy coach for football and wrestling, es geometry, algebra and pre- taught at Overbrooke Middle 1 Mr. Powers attended East algebra, also coaches football School, Mclouth. and ACCHS. Mr. Rockaway High School in New and basketball. He has been Purdy enjoys softball, fishing, and York and attended Emporia teaching for 12 years, including hunting in his spare time.-RF State where he studied Ian- three years at AHS. Mr. Purdy at- guages as well as history. His hob- tended Emporia State University, 24 If you've ever considered tak- ing Algebra II, Trigonometry. Col- lege Algebra. Vocational Math. Pre-Algebra. Computer Literacy, or Calculus, you had better get to know KEITH L. RAWSON. He has taught math and algebra classes for 18 years, 14 of those years have been at AHS. He has at- tended Peru State College in Peru. Nebraska. Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. and the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Kansas. He earned a B.S. at Peru and a M S. at North- ern Arizona. In his spare time he enjoys running, working on com- puters, working on automobiles and bicycling even as far as Kan- sas City.-MB DONNA K. ROE. a math teacher at AHS. earned a B.S. in math from Fort Hayes State University in 1969 She also earned her educa- tion degree at the University of Western Australia in 1970, and her master's degree in counseling from Kansas University in 1976 She enjoys reading, golf, and needlework. She teaches Pre-Al- gebra. Algebra II. and Geometry. She has been teaching for 14 years, including two years at AHS.-CP PEGGY J. SHAVERDI attended Pittsburg State University. She has been teaching for seven years at ► AHS. She teaches English. Ameri- can History. American Studies, all I in the resource room. Her hobbies include needlework and watch- ing movies.-LH area He has taught three years at the old Jr.-Sr, High School, seven years at Maur Hill, six years at the Atchison Youth Center, and four years at AHS. The re- maining two years were spent at Chase County Community High School at Cottonwood Falls. Kan- sas Mr. Smith attended Kansas State University and Emporia State University, where he ma- jored in biology and minored in chemistry and earned a B.S. and M S degrees in science Mr Smith teaches Introduction to Biology and Biology 1A and IB Besides teaching all day, he also assists in coaching football In his spare time he enjoys golf, softball, hunt- ing. gardening and officiating at area basketball and volleyball games.-MB LARRY L. SMITH has been teach- ing for 22 years. Twenty of those years have been in the Atchison ft 2S KATHLEEN M SUPPLE teaches at the Basehor football game -CP earned a master's degree in po English II and III at AHS She has litical science at the University of been teaching for fourteen EVAN J TAYLOR has been Iowa His classes, which are years, four at AHS She earned a tedching for approximately 40 taught only to seniors, include B S degree in English in 1970 and years, 18 of which have been at Government. Economics. Ameri- a M A degree in public address in AHS At the University of Northern con Studies, and Psychology Mr 1974 from Emporia State Universi Iowa, he earned a B S in social Taylor enjoys gardening, reading, ty She enjoys reading and play science with a minor in psycholo- and fishing in his spare time LF mg softball She also coaches gy He spent two additional years drama and was the announcer studying economics and also LINDA M TUBBS attended Lam- serves as counselor, part-time school in Atchison a number of buth University in Jackson, Ten- English teacher and the Gifted years ago. She has been at AHS nessee. where she earned a B A Program Coordinator In her for 17 years She enjoys crochet - in English She also earned a M S spare time, Mrs Tubbs enjoys ing and cooking in her spare in counseling at the University of reading and sewing -MW time -JG Tennessee. Mrs Tubbs has been ] teaching for 13 years, including NORMA J WILSON, secretary four years at AHS where she at AHS, attended a small business 26 George Worley, who teaches American. World, and Kansas His tory attended college at Bene die tine and Kansas State Universi ty He chose to pursue the fields of physical education and politi- cal sciences Mr Worley enjoys fishing hunting, and especially motorcycling 3 The 1985 86 board members, front row from left Kay Pruessner. Mary Ball Larry Mears Back row J David Farris. Don Wil- son Jm Hosrer and Mike Eads 4 The board members discuss important mfor motion given to them by Mr Sellers, school superintendent Board Fuels The Fire Just as the president, vice president and his advisers run the United States, the su- perintendent, assistant superin- tendent, and the school board run our school. The Board meets on the first and third Monday of every month to approve bills, buy text books, hire teachers, and listen to com- ments from the public The school board consists of seven members They are Mary Ball. Kay Pruessner. J David Farris. Don Wilson. Mike Eads, Jim Hosier, and president, Larry Mears Mears wanted to be on the board so he . could be involved with the edu- cation of children He says. I wanted to be involved in working with the schools and help provide a good education for kids in the community. It is a part of my committment to my family to see that my children and all kids get a good education It has been fun ” 27 Seniors Leave Blazing Trails! I can't bellieve we've actually made it. echoed through the halls during the last two months of school; especially from the mouths of very excited seniors. Class officers for the seniors class included: Leslie Denton, presi- dent; Scott Higley, vice president; Lisa Federinko. secretary; and Jill Wilson, treasurer. Seniors were very busy this year buying caps and gowns, senior portraits. graduation announcements and other valuable senior memorabil- ia. “A couple of years ago I would have never thought I would have made it this far. But now that I have, I've got a great feeling of accomplishment! beamed Senior Teresa Birkinsha. I'm sure we'll all agree that we have accomplished something very great. To the seniors- KEEP BLAZING THOSE TRAILS! 1. Vonda Falk doses while Misty Dove gazes around the room to find something interesting to watch. 2. “Hey! exclaims Ethel Dowing to Mr Taylor, I wasn't talk- ing! 3. Valeria Dowing. Ethel Dowing and Becky Farris stand in the commons await- ing the third hour bell. 4. Pom-Pon mem- bers Raquel Chapman and Jennifer Peltzer work diligently on their chemistry assignments. 5. Mike Kistler and Tracy Rains take the last few minutes of Ameri- can Studies class to talk to their neighbors. 1 Psychology students discuss teenage marriage and its possible effects. 2 Jill Wilson and Scott Higley show what enthusiasm they have before losing it all during a grueling cross country practice 3 With intense concentration Forrest Per- ich attempts to sink a free throw. 4 War- ren Smith tricked Lisa Federicko mto think- ing that there is no film in the camera. 5. Senior girls gather in the football stands at a home game JOLYNN M ADAMSON “Oh. well. Nfe must go on! Track 1234. lettered 1234; Volleyball 1. lettered 1; Basketball 1. lettered 1. man- ager 34 Pep Club 1; Play 3; Musical 3; Band 1234. contest 1234. ensemble 12. solo 1. Homecoming Candidate. Prom Committee; Drum Major 34. Carried oak leaves Future Attend Wichita State University, major in Social Work ANGELA J. ARMONTROUT So Long! Pep club 1. VoTech State Contest. Car- ried oak leaves Future Data Processing DAVID B. BAHR Girls play volleyball. Boys play basketball. MEN WRESTLE! Track 1234. lettered 124. Wrestling 234. lettered 34 Play 1. Musical 1. Band 1. NHS 4 BRADLEY C. BALL Take that. Pratt! Football 123. lettered 123; Track 2. let- tered 2. Cross Country 4, lettered 4. Bas- ketball 1234. lettered 1234. Tennis 1. let- tered 1. Yearbook 1, editor 1; Royal Courts King; Who's. Who; Boys State. JERRY L. BENNETT II V K X J.B . Monte Carlos + AC DC! GERALD D BIRKINSHA Zombie says it's truly E-Ba-Dee! Football 1234. lettered 134. Track 1. let- tered 1. Wrestling 24 lettered 4 30 TERESA A. BIRKINSHA He was. he is. he probably will be, but he's not right now!” Yearbook 13; Newspaper 14, editor 4. Float Committee 23. Homecoming Com- mittee 2. Prom Committee. Honor Roll 1234. Carried oak leaves Future Social Work VICTORIA A BISPING Dreams are like lumps of clay. You mold them until they are. in your eyes, perfect- ed Love. Candystore.” Track 3. manager 4. Cheerleading 234, captain 4. Pep Club 34. NHS 234. Honor Roll 1234 Musical 4 Homecoming Com- mittee 2. Benedictine Math Contest. Car- ried oak leaves. Future Pediatrician DENISE M BLODIG Think thin'” Kayettes 3. DECA. Honor Roll 12. Carried oak leaves. Transferred from Mount Academy Future University of Kansas CHRIS BLOHM RICHARD A BOLDRIDGE The best is yet to cornel Track 1234. lettered 1234. Basketball 1. lettered 1. Wrestling 234. lettered 24.Play 1. Band 1. contest 1. Future Army. Arizona State JEFFREY P BRACKIN If success were easy, everyone would have it Here’s to success!” Track 23. lettered 23; Cross Country 234. lettered 234. Musical 4. Band 1234. 1” rating at contest. Who's Who Future Attend Fort Hayes, majormg m communication ♦ 31 DANA E. BRENEISER “Because the teacher doesn't hke me! Yearbook 1 Newspaper 1; Band 1234. solo 1. ensemble 2; Carried oak leaves Future Accountant KRISTEN K CHRIST “Can I borrow your homework? Pom Pon 1234. captain 1. Pep Club 1. Kayettes 3. VoTech 4. Band 1234. “2 rat- ing clarinet trio Future Cosmotology ANN R. CHAPMAN “Ask me if I care� Pom Pon 234. Chorus 1. Prom Committee. Carried oak leaves Future Marriage LINDA M CLARK “Don't do things to please others, do things to please yourself! Volleyball 12. lettered 1. Track 1. lettered 1. Basketball 1. lettered 1. Cross Country manager 34. lettered 34. Tennis 234, let- tered 234. NSH 34. Student Council 1234. VP 1. treasurer 4. Sophomore class secre- tary. Pep Club 12. Kayettes 234, VP 34. Newspaper 1. editor 1. Band 1234. “1 rat- ing contest. Who's Who. National Merit Award. Girls' State. Honor Roll 123. Carried oak leaves Future High School History Teacher DAWN L CHAPMAN “Spend the rest of your life by-Lovin' Every Minute of It! Play 1. Musical 1. Pep Club 1. Chorus 1. Choir 1. Float Committee 2. Future Business Management MICHELLE C. CLAYTER “Ralph and Bengay a match made in heaven!!! Volleyball manager 34. Basketball man- ager 1. Play 3. Pep Club 1. Kayettes 34. Chorus 1. Prom Committee. Prom Server PATRICIA L. CLAYTER Oh! Whitney!” Pep Club 123; Musical 2; Kayettes 34. Chorus 12; Choir 123. state contest 3. ”1 rating . Carried oak leaves SUSAN I COFFEY Lovin' Every Minute of It!” Honor Roll 1; Student Council 1; Play 1; Kayettes 23. Band 14. contest 4; Fall dele- gate 4. VoTech Contest 34 Future Computer Programmer BECKY CONNAWAY JUANITA C. CONTRERAS Boy George is not gay!” Volleyball 1. lettered 1. Basketball 1. let- tered 1. Pep Club 234. Student Council 14. Band 134. contest 1. 1 rating ; Home- coming Committee 4 ERIC CROUCH DA VO D. DANIELS Just call me ‘crash'!” Football 1234. lettered 1234. Track 12. let- tered 12. Wrestling 123. lettered 123. Hon- or Ron 1. Band 1; Chorus 2. VoTech 4. Float Committee 4 v 33 LESLIE C. DENTON God. help me to remember that nothing is going to happen to me today you and I can't handle together! Volleyball 1234. lettered 1234. Track 13. lettered 13. Basketball 1234. lettered 134. NHS 34; Student Council 134. president 14. Senior class president. Yearbook 12. Newspaper 1. Band 123. Homecoming Queen. Float Committee 234. Homecom- ing Committee 234. Prom Committee Honor RoW 1234 Carried oak leaves Future Elementary Education Teacher SCOTT DORSEY MISTY L DOVE Tm blonde What's your excuse? VolleybaH 1. manager 24. lettered 124. Basketball 14. lettered 14. manager 4 Honor Roll 13. Musical 2. Kayettes 34. Yearbook 1. Newspaper 1. Band 1234. re- gional 1234. solo 2. state 2. Homecoming Committee 2; Prom Committee. VoTech Business Contest 3. Carried oak leaves. Who's Who. Future: Certified Public Accountant ETHEL M. DOWNING “A friend is someone who really cares Thanks for caring. Leslie! Volleyball 234. lettered 234. Track 123. lettered 123. Basketball 234, lettered 34. Cheerleading 13. Pep Club 1234. Student Council 4. Chorus 1. Float Committee 4. Homecoming Committee 4. Prom Com- mittee. Royal Courts Candidate. Carried oak leaves Future Psychology VALERIE L DOWNING Ain't that a novel? Cheerleading 2. Play 4. Pom Pon 1. Pep Club 12. Musical 13. Kayettes 2. Chorus 1234. Choir 4. state. Float Committee 2. Honor Roll 1 TONYA R. ECCHER So many men. so little time! Pep Club 1. Chorus 24. Transferred from Mount Academy 34 MATT ELIAS DAVINA L. EVERAGE Life is what you make it. DELORAS J EMONS Pep Club 1234; Newspaper 3. Band 1; Quiet. I'm reading! DECA. treasurer; Upward Bound. Carried VoTech 3. oak leaves. VONDA K FALK it's the thought that counts! Kayettes 3. Transferred from Mount Acad- emy. Carried oak leaves REBECCA L. FARRIS Does anyone have a piece of gum? Volleyball 1234. lettered 1234. captain 34. Basketball 1234. lettered 124. Track 3. lettered 3. Golf 1. lettered 1, Cheerlead- ing 4, Pep Club 1234. NHS 234. secretary. Student Council 1234. VP 3. Junior class VP Homecoming Candidate. Float Com- mittee 234 Homecoming Committee 234. Prom Committee. Governor's Schol- ar Future Attend Kansas State University, major in Biology LISA D. FEDERINKO Okay, maybe I am dingy, but I DON'T HAVE BLONDE ROOTS! Volleyball 1. captain 1. Cross Country 1. Track 1. lettered 1. Basketball 1. Pom Pon 3. Pep Club 34. Musical 1. NHS 34. Student Council 1234. treasurer 3. Honor Roll 1234 Senior class secretary. Yearbook 34. edi- tor 4. Float Committee 234. Homecoming Committee 234. Prom Committee. High- land Business Contest. VoTech Business Contest 23. 1st in typing 2; Benedictine Math Contest. Career Development Con- ference. 8th in Rest.. Prod.. Service Tech . Carried oak leaves. Mother Lucy Scholar- ship. AAUW Scholarship; Achievement Award Scholarship. Transferred from N F C.V.I.. Niagara Falls. Canada. 35 Future: Attend Benedictine College, ma- JENNIFER A FRAKES “Give Me A Break! Volleyball 1. Pep Club 12. Play 1234. Musi- cal 1234. Band 1234. Chorus I; NHS 234. Honor Roll 1234. Float Committee 3. Homecoming 2; Prom Committee. Carried oak leaves Future Attend K.U.. major in science TIM GERARDY JENNIFER L. GRAME “ESU or PSU? Eeny Meeny Mmey Mo Track 1. Lettered 1. Manager. Pep Club 1234. Cheerleadmg 1234, Captain 4; Play 1. Musical 1. Chorus 1; Student Council 34; Yearbook 4 Float Committee 234. Home- coming Committee 234. Prom Committee RANDY L GRAND PRE “SF.DD Royal Courts Candidate 4. Float Commit- tee 234 EDWARD R GOAD “Takin it day by day Football 3. Track 3. Wrestling 1234. Musi- cal 1234. Band 1; Choir 1234 Future Army HEATHER K. GREENWOOD “Oh Well! Volleyball 124, Lettered 4; Track, man- ager 3. Basketball 1234, Lettered 4, Golf 12. Band 1234. Regional and State Music Solo T rating. Pep Club 1234. Kayettes 34. Junior Class treasurer 3; Student Coun- cil 234. V P 4. Honor Roll. Royal Courts Queen 4. Float Committee 234. Home- coming Committee 234. Prom Commit- tee. Carried oak leaves; Who’s Who. Future Medical or Business Career 36 DAVID S. GRIFFIN Life is a Beach Football 1. Chorus 3; VoTech 4 Future Accounting KIMBERLY D. GRIPPIN ' Homecoming Parade' What Homecom- ing Parade? Basketball manager 1. Pep Club 123. Cheerleading 23. Pom Pon 4. Musical 3. Kayettes 3. Band 1234. Band Contest 123. Float Committee 34. Prom Committee. Carried oak leaves. Outstanding Achievement Award 3. Who's Who Fu- ture Major m Business or Medicine KELLY A HEBERT No! I disagree, Mr Taylor DECA Secretary 4. Carried oak leaves Futue Data Processing TOM HENNIS SCOTT D HIGHLEY JASON R. HINTON $20.000 will buy a new Cadillac or a col- ”86 Maybe lege education. I'll take the Cadillac. Wrestling 3. DECA 4 thank you. Cross Country 34. Lettered 34, manager 4. Play 123. Musical 23. NHS 234. President 4. Student Council 134. Class Officer. V.P. 24. Yearbook 13. Editor 1; Newspaper 14. Editor 4 Float Committee 23, Homecom- ing Committee 34. Prom Committee Future Attend K. State, major in journalism 7 37 MIKE R HOLLINGSWORTH “This is my last year and I am already hop- ing I could do it over Football 12. Captain 2. Track 3. Basketball 2. Band 123. Transferred from Hana Ameri- can High School, in Hanna. Germany LISA C. HUBER “That 'pees' me off!” Track manager 1. Pep Club 1. Chorus 1. Musical 1. Yearbook 12. Newspaper 12. DEC A 4 VP 4. Career development con- ference. Business contpst 3. Vo-Tech Busi- ness contest 3. Carried oak leaves Future Major m Special Education DEBBIE L HUNDLEY “The taller the better when you're short and sassy SoSaSaTaT Musical 1 Pep Club. NHS 234. Honor Roll 13. Vo-Tech Accounting contest 3rd place Carried oak leaves Transferred from Midway SHAWN JENKINS LISA L KASTENS JONNA L. KELLEY “Success is what happens while you are “Short n Sassy trymg very hard to be as good as you think everyone else is“ Volleyball manager 2. Track 23. Lettered 23. Basketball 1234. Lettered 1234. Golf 1. Lettered 1. Band 123. Band contest “I rating 2. Pep Club 1. Student Council 34 Yearbook. Editor 1 Newspaper. Editor 1. Honor Roll 12. Royal Courts Candidate 4 Float Committee 234. Homecoming Com- mittee 234 Prom Committee Carried oak leaves Who's Who Future Major in PHyscal Education, teach, and Coach Basketball 38 MICHAEL E. KISTLER Vo Tech 34, VICA, State Skills Olympics. TODD M KNOWLES Who’s Who. Pop A Top Again'' Future Welder Football 1. Float committee 234 MARTHA C KRIER The advantages of being married ‘No Parents.’ and Party all the time. Volleyball 2. Kayettes 3 Future To have a good paying job and to have my own house TODD KUHNERT KAREN S. LAMM Rood- rye reverbody! I hate it when that Vo Tech 4. Band 1.2 happens! Cross country 4. lettered 4; Track 4. let- tered 4. Basketball 4. lettered 4. manager 4. Newspaper 4. Honor roll 1 Future To attend K-State and major in journalism. SHIRLEY ARLENE LEWIS “I'm glad this is my last year1'' Volleyball 1. Basketball 1. Musical 1. Band 1 Chorus 1 39 WILLIAM MCMANAMAN Cross Country 24, lettered 24, Newspaper 1. Yearbook 1, Musical 3. Play 1234 Future Attend the University of Kansas to study law MEGAN K McRAE ‘ Success is failure turned inside out! Student Council 4. Carried oak leaves. Homecoming committee. Float commit tee Future Attend a Florida Academy to be come a tour guide for a cruise line. TIMOTHY W. NEWKIRK “Shut-up! Football 1234, lettered 1234, captain 4. Track 123. lettered 123; Basketball 1234. lettered 1234; Tennis 4. lettered 4; Natigh- al Honor Society; Yearbook 4; Homecom- ing Candidate. Float committee 234. Prom Committee. Member of 85-86 4A State Basketball Championship Teams. 1985 American Legion Boy's State Future To attend college and major in engineering or political science. 0 SUSAN E OHLMANN Look out U S. Army! Here I come! Voleybali 1234. lettered 1234. Track 12. lettered 12. Basketball 1. lettered 1. Na- tional Honor Society 234. V P.; Honor Roll 1234. Who's Who. Student Council 1234. Kayettes 234. President 34; Yearbook 1. editor 1. Newspaper 1. Float committee 2. Homecoming committee 234; Prom committee. Carried oak leaves Future Military Career JENNIFER M PELTZER PomPon 1234. captain 4. Pep club 123; Musical 3. National Honor Society 234. Honor Roll 1234. Who's Who Student Council 3. KAYETTES Yearbook 1. editor; Newspaper 1; Chorus 1. Prom committee, corried oak leaves. Individual Achieve- ment Award 234 FORREST A. PERtCH Football 1234. captain 34. lettered 1234. Basketbal 1234. lettered 1234. State Bas- ketball 4A State Champions 84-86. Band 1. Homecoming King, Float committee 234. gathered oak leaves 40 DANIEL J. REGAN Matt, not on the carpet! Football 1234. lettered 1234. Basketball 12. lettered 1. Play 1. Musical 1. Chorus 1; Choir. Homecoming Canddidate. Float committee 234. gathered oak leaves Future 'My goal is to be the best I can be and not to let anyone make my decisions for me JERI ANN REYNOLDS “The best is yet to come! DECA. President. Room Committee. Vo- Tech Contest 23. DECA Career Develo- pement Contest 3. carried oak leaves RUTH A ROBINSON “it's tough to be smart! Volleyball 1234. lettered 134. Track 1. let- tered 1. Basketball 1. lettered 1. Wrestling manager 234. lettered 234. Golf 23. let- tered 3. National Honor Society 234. trea- surer. Student Council 234. Kayettes 234. secretary 34. Yearbook 1. Newspaper 1. editor 1. Band 1. Drum Majorette. Royal Courts Candidate. Float committee 234. Homecoming committee 234. Prom com- mittee. Carried oak leaves Honor roll 1234. State of Kansas Scholar. Who's Who. National Merit Commended Stu- dent. American High School Mathematics Examination Award. Governor Scholar Future Attend college, major in Microbi ANGELA G PIERCE loving every minute of it! Chorus 23 TRACEY L RAMS Tonight is for party, tomorrow is for sleep! Volleyball 1. lettered 1. Cheerleading 23. PomPon 4 Pep club 123. Play 1. Musical 1. Kayettes 3. Freshman class secretary. Vo- Tech 4 Band 12. Chorus 1. Float commit- tee. Honor roll. Corned oak leaves. Vo- Tech Contest 3. State VoTech Contest 4 Future Office Management KERRY D REDER I Like the Rest But My Ford Is the BEST! VoTech 34 Future Electronic Engineer SHAWN A SCHRAER ’Aim High’’ Cross Country 34. lettered 34. Wrestling 4. Tennis 4. lettered 4. Newspaper 234 Future Air Force. Teacher ALISA R. SELLERS Do daddies really believe that nothing good happens after midnight? Track 1. lettered 1. Cheerleading 134, captain 1; Pep Club 134. Student Council 124. Secretary 1. Class Officer 3. President 3. Band 12. Homecoming Candidate. Float Committee 234. Homecoming Com- mittee. Band contest 12. soloist 1. Drum Majorette 1. captain 1. Carried oak leaves Future U S. Army CHRISTINA R. SERVAES PARTY Volleyball 1. lettered 1; Track 12. lettered 12. Basketball 2. Cheerleading 2. Pep Club 12. Student Council 12. representative 12; Class officer 12; V P. 1. President 2. Prom Committee. Hugh O'Bryon Youth Award 1. RICHARD A. SHAVER JEFF SIMPSON Did someone mention Florida? Tennis 3. Play 1. Newspaper 1; Chorus 1. LORI M. SMITH I'm not materialistic. I just want the stuff!! Cross Country 2. lettered 2; Track 1. let- tered 1. Basketball manager 1. Pom Pon 12. Pep Club 1; Student Council 1234. Class Officer 12. President 12. Honor Roll. Yearbook 1. editor 1; Newspaper 1. editor 1. Float Committee 234; Homecoming Committee 234. Prom Committee. Royal Courts candidate. Carried oak leaves. Futue To become a Clinical Psychologist 42 SHANE F. SMITH ‘I could have gone without the last four years ” Transferred from Lansing High School. Lan- sing. Kasnas Future Undecided WARREN W SMITH Back-to-BaCk Championships plus 8 dunks= Awesome1'' 1 of the A H S Tri- ple Threat!” Football manager 23. Track manager 123. Basketball 1234. captain 14. lettered 1234. Shawnee Heights All Tournament Team 34. Sabetha All Tournament 4. Hon- orable Mention All State 3. Wichita Eagle- Beacon Second Team All State Tourna- ment 4. First Team All-State Class 4A 4 First Team All-Metro (St Joseph Gazette) 4. Kansas Basketball Coaches Association First Team All-Slate 4A. KBCA AH-Star Game 4 Student 124. Yearbook 134. Newspaper 1 Royal Courts Candidate. Float committee 234. Prom committee KIM STRNGER Exchange Student from Australia CHRISTIAN S. TAYLOR Sounds Good To Me.” Football 1234. lettered 134. Wrestling 234. lettered 234. Homecoming Candidate. Float committee 234. Prom committee. Future Attend K-State major in Account- ing SHAWN L VANDELOO A H.S.U812” Football 12. captain 1. let- tered 12 Track 1. lettered 1. Wrestling 1. lettered 1. Future Attend Beloit Occupational School, study heavy equipment operation CHERYL R VANDIVER Hey dude let s party and get down!!” Volleyball 1. Freshman class treasurer. Bond 1. solo contest. VoTech 34. OEA committee. Welfare committee Future Attend Brown Mackey College, le- ga: secretary 43 MARK A WEINMEISTER What's the pass word? Cross Country 3. lettered 3; Play 234; Musi- cal 234; National Honor Society; Student Council 234; Yearbook 14; Newspaper 14, Float Committee 34, Homecoming Committee 34; Honor Roll 124 Future; Attend Concordia, Seward Major in secondary education TERRY L. WHALEY It you don't like the way I drive, stay off the sidewalks, Who's Who. Future: To stay out of jail. Special Messages JoLynn Adamson Congratulations, we are proud ot you, and wish you happiness always. Daddy and Mother. Scott Dorsey Congratulations Scott, we knew you could do it. Love, Dad and Mom and Bill Jr. JeriAnn Reynolds Good luck and God bless you. Love, Mom. Richard Shaver “Stand tall, walk proud, aim high. Congratulations Richie. Love, Mom and Dad. David Bahr You don't have to go to state to be our champ. Love. Mom, Dad and Dennis. Angela Pierce “Congratulatons Angela, we love you, we knew you could do it. Love, Mom and Dad. Christine Servaes Congratulations Chris, Best wishes for the future. Love, Mom and Dad. Tim Gerardy “Tiny, technical, mechanical Tim isn't tiny any more. Good luck! You're the best. Love, Mom and Dad. JILL L. WILSON JOHN WOOD See ya! Track 12. lettered 12. Basketball manager 2; Cross Country 234. lettered 234: trea- surer 1; Honor Roll 12. Class officer 1234, secretary 123; treasurer 4. Kayettes 34. treasurer 4. Yearbook 1: Newspaper 1; Homecoming candidate; Float Commit- tee 234; Homecoming Committee 234. Prom Committee. Carried oak leaves Future: Radiologist 44 1. Scott Higley contemplates an appropri- ate response to a classmate's puzzling question. As children, all of us exper- ienced similar fears when we first stepped into a kin- dergarten classroom and began the journey whose end we have now reached as graduating sen- iors. Through grade school, junior high and high school we found friends, teachers and parents who guided us over new and diffi- cult territory. In and out of the classroom we expanded our knowledge. We had fairy tales exposed as fantasy and dreams shattered, but these dreams and fairy tales were replaced with more realistic expectations for ourselves and others. Now we face the commence- ment of a new trail — one whose end we cannot see but which we face with hope. Retracing The Blazing Trail j'lM'ii'H Mr Mrs Mr. Mrs Mr. Mrs. Academic Athletic Likely to Succeed Scott Higley Jennifer Peltzer Mr Mrs All-Around Guy Gal Forrest Perich Leslie Denton Dale Birch Ethel Downing Mr Mrs Most Spirited Bill McManaman Victoria Bisping Tim Newkirk Susan Ohlmann Mr Mrs. Most Musical Jeff Brackin JoLynn Adamson Mr Mrs Mr Mrs Mr Mrs. Best Dressed Good-looking Centerfold Eric Crouch Denise Blodig Brad Ball Becky Farris Warren Smith Linda Clark In order to be hypnotized, one must not be of a very low intel- ligence or mentally retarded. Fortunately, for Mr. Taylor the class of 1986 was of superior intel- ligence, therefore fun to hypno- tize. Because of limited time, though, only a few students fell under the spell of the mad psy- chologist. Megan McRae, who Mr. Taylor declares to be “a very good subject fell asleep to the words sleep .. deep sleep ... deep, relaxing sleep. While in a trance, Megan was told she was on a beach and that there were many handsome young men around. When told to wave at the young men, Megan happily, but sleepily, waved her hand. Denise Blodig was told that when she awoke, when Mr. Taylor clapped his hands, she would race around her desk. Of course, thats exactly what she did. Jeff Brackin had his name altered for the time he was put under. Others hypnotized during the year were Jennifer Frakes. and Lisa Federinko.-lf Deep, Deep, Sleep! Senior Ballot Class Class Class Partiers Buddies Sweethearts Shawn Vandeloo Jenny Grame Class Sleepers Lisa Federmko Lisa Huber Class Clowns Dan Regan Lisa Sellers Class Flirts Shawn Jenkins Kristen Christ Todd Knowles Ruth Robinson Chris Taylor Ufa Contreras 47 Paths Of Time It seems like yesterday you were entering first grade. And now you're walking the last miles of life's parade. Often you stop and think, my how time goes so fast. And once you get in to it you find it won't last. You start to worry, and your mind is full of confusion an'J strife. But, don't you worry, this is only the first day of the r« your life. You may get weary and lose all sight of your dreams. Just keep on going, it's not as bad as it seems. Frightening thoughts come into your mind, what will you do? Will your life in college, or on the job. be the same as high school? Sometimes it'll get rougher and you may even fail, But it's not all lost, there will be better days ... down life's Blazing Trail!!! Doreen Merritt, junior Wills And Prophecies -Lisa Pederinko wills her job at DomanrVs to Jeff Brakin so he may learn how to make a real shake, in ten years. Megan McRae will own some socks to wear with her penny loafers -Lori Smith wills Dorothy Annrein to Scott Higley so he can stop taking cold showers lie Denton wills Mazio her van so he doesn't have to creep anymore! Lynn Adamson wills Kristie Strongithe Ability not to get jealous when Jeff talks to other girls Jen years. Beck' Farris' nose will be as active as it was m high school Denton wills Lisa Kastens an extremely exciting weekend so she doesn't have to lie n years. Kim Grippm will be giving lectures on How to avoid rear-end collisions1 fen years. Denise Blodig will star in Pocky XVII. -Dana Breneiser wilfc Jennifer Peltzer al her long pants and the ability to slouch -In ten years. Tim r ewkirk will star in the sequel to Pinocchlo. -Scott Higley wills Arlene Lewis a box of Kleenex -The senior class wis Richie Shaver another ten gallons of Polo to last through next week. -The boys basketball team wills Brad Ball a helmet to wear’ when he beats his head against the wall. -The seniors will the juniors the ability to plan a prom! -Tim Newkirk wills Bobby Mullins a barf bag -Chris Taylor wills Hdrry Keihl the ability to stand up to Jennifer Frakes -Forrest Perich wills Kim Stringer his razor for her legs -Lisa Federinko wills’JoLynn Adamson the ability to proofread her own themes. + -Jenny Grame wills Mr Hoffman a bib In case he gets hit by any more flying hamburgers -In ten years. Victoria Bisping will own her own candy store. -In ten years. Warren Smith will be in prison for bigamy -In ten years. Becky Connaway will come out with her own line of aerobic exercise tapes that will outsell Jane Fonda. -Victoria Bisping wills Jenny Grame a volume button. -Jenny Grame wills Victoria Bisping some makeup, a new hairstyle, a curling iron, and a real boyfriend. -Jill Wilson wills Becky Connaway the ability to mind her own business -In ten years Megan McRae will finally say something funny. -A senior wills Chris Taylor the ability to play baseball as well as he thinks he can! -Ricky Boldridge wills Richey Shaver his cap and gown so that he may use it in years to come. -In ten years. Chris Taylor will stop using a bowl and scissors to cut his hair -In ten years. Elizabeth Moneymaker will be able to take orders instead of giving them -Leslie Denton and Lisa Federinko will Mazio and Jenny Grame a lifetime supply of Lee Press-on-Nails. -The senior class wills Mr. Taylor a coon tail, a rebal flag, cowboy boots, a cowboy hat. and a case of Coors Light for his new pickup truck -Jenny Grame wills her ability to stay awake in class to Shawn Jenkins. -In ten years. Chris Taylor will realize what he's missing and marry Becky Connaway -Lisa Kastens wills Margo McCoole the ability not to fake things so seriously. -Scott Higley wills Jennifer Peltzer a real voice and laugh -Lisa Federinko wills Lisa Huber a car stereo that worl ■■ Baccalaureate Blazes Memories Baccalaureate exercises were held Sunday evening. May 25, at the junior high auditorium. Don Wilson, chaplain at Heartland-West, gave the in- vocation. The Atchison High School Chorale, directed by Mr. Dale Breymeyer, then presented several vocal selections. Robert Shockley of Ozawkie, Kansas, read the scripture, and Jack Al- bright, chaplain at Atchison Youth Center, delivered the ser- mon. Mike Kelleym of Zion Baptist Church gave the benediction fol- lowed by the processional per- formed by the AHS band directed by Mr. Michael Cole. 1. Senior class officers Leslie Denton and Scott Higley lead the senior class to their seats as baccaulaureate begins. 2. Sen- iors Raquel Chapman and Kim Grippin anxiously await the cue to get into line 3. Nervously and excitedly waiting for Bac- calaureate services to begin, senior girls compare their thoughts on how it feels to be graduating 4 Seniors line up in the hall, preparing to be counted Senior Breakfast Serves Up Fun! Spirit of '86 was the senior class slogan chosen for the banner hung at the senior breakfast. After enjoying an 8:00 a m. breakfast of sausage, pan- cakes, donuts, orange juice and milk which was prepared and served by junior StuCo officers, the seniors heard the wills and prophecies read by Lisa Feder- inko and Warren Smith. 1 Seniors relax after enjoying a breakfast prepared for them by StuCo juniors 2. Several seniors laugh as they hear some of the outrageous predictions for them- selves or their classmates 3. Lisa Federinko and Warren Smith read the wills and prophecies and smile at the response of the crowd. 51 1. Junior girls carry in the oak leaves for the traditional oak leaf ceremony. 2. Class vice-president Scott Higley gives the commencement address 3. The class of 1986 patiently awaits the awarding of the diplomas Graduation Just The Beginning Of The Trail On the evening of May 26, 1986, 100 excited seniors marched across Amelia Earhart field toward the stadium. Their mission, to grasp a diploma recognizing their entrance into adulthood, was accomplished. While the junior girls carried oak leaves, the chorus sang the Oak Leaf song. Then Jill Wilson, class treasurer, gave the invocation and Lisa Federinko, class secre- tary, gave the welcome. Scott Higley followed with the com- mencement address. Mr. Homer McCoole, principal, then an- nounced the names of students who had earned awards of dis- tinction. After Mr. William Sellers, superintendent of schools, ac- cepted the class, Mr. Don Wilson and Mr. J. David Ferris awarded the diplomas while Leslie Denton, class president, called the names. Scott Higley gave the benedic- tion to end the 106th com- mencement exercises. 52 1 Class president. Leslie Denton, calls off the names of seniors. 2. Lisa Federinko. class secretary, welcomes everyone to the 106th commencement exercises. 3. Accepting the class is Mr William Sellers, superintendent of schools 4 Class trea- surer. Jill Wilson, gives her father. Mr Don Wilson, an affectionate kiss after he hands her her diploma 5. The Atchison chorus sings the “Oak Leaf song 53 Where's Your Homework? Where's your home- work?! demands the perturbed teacher as he collects the class assignments. Uh ... uh. let's see, you stam- mer as your mind races.madly for that perfect excuse-an excuse that will excuse you for forgetting or simply not doing your home- work. “Most students tell me they had to work late the night be- fore, answered Mr. Taylor when asked what was the most com- mon excuse used by AHS stu- dents. A poll of a variety of stu- dents found that AHS students not only had a bundle of excuses, but also extremely vivid imagina- tions. “My dad made me work. replied Greg Boldridge, sopho- more, as he recollects the hard work required on his farm. Senior Linda Clark doesn't have an ex- cuse. “I always do it, she replied When asked where his homework was, Tim Newkirk, senior, ques- tioned, “What homework? “My dog ate it, was the original reply of Jennifer Frakes, senior. Talk about a far fetched excuse, Amy Liggett, sophomore, told her teachers, “The President called 1. Leslie Denton introduces the tour virtues of National Honor Society at the dinner 2. Senior Misty Dove uses the office tele- phone to save a quarter 3 Dale Birch, senior, snoozes during lunch 4 ' Leader- ship ' begins Jennifer Frakes.'' is 54 me last night. Warren Smith, sen- ior. stated plausibly, It was in my pants pocket and it got washed in the laundry, and he probably got away with it! A long distance relationship was the excuse of Lisa Federinko, senior, when she said, “I had to write a long letter last night! Margo McCoole and Stacie Smart, juniors, were obvi- ously together the previous evening because they both complained that they went to McDonalds and didn't have time to do their homework. Lisa Huber, senior, blames it on Wop. You said it was due tomorrow, ac- cuses Leslie Denton, senior, hon- estly to Mrs. Ketter. Sophomore, Chris Martin, used an all time origi- nal excuse. ”1 forgot! The last of the popular excuses of AHS stu- dents was that of Jeff Martin, ju- nior. You see, my car broke down, I had to walk home, and I left my books in the car. Obvi- ously, he didn't retrieve them for school. Now, what is your ex- cuse?!- 1 David Daniels, senior, pretends to hike the ball 2 At the Homecoming Dance Cherish. Heather Greenwood, senior, chats with an ACCHS student 3. Mr Heinen. sponsor of DECA, discusses the jobs of his students, d Mr Rawson instructs senior Lisa Kastens on how to program her computer 55 1. The senior float was a lot of fun agrees the senior class. 2. After marking his attendance book, Mr Dickson pre- pares to read paragraphs written by his students in Advanced Composition class. 3. Senior Victoria Bisping shows junior Greg Butler how to crochet. Seniors Remember When ... Now that we look back on our precious years at high school, we seniors remem- ber some events better than oth- ers. Some of the memorable oc- casions we would like to remem- ber; others we would like to for- get! Warren Smith recalls the night his mom got off work early and walked in on a houseful of guests. Members of the boys basketball team remember being at State where Coach Downing walked into one of the rooms and Booty screamed, It's not what it looks like! Mr. Taylor's psychology classes won't forget the day of the annual trip to Osawatomie when Forrest Perich missed the bus. Going to jail can be frighten- ing experience, especially when it's only for forgetting to dim your headlights. Jenny Grame and Lisa t Federinko won't forget to dim their headlights again! Most ) memorable of all would probably be that of making the Homecom- ing float at Todd Knowles's ga- rage. Although the float only cost I $24.00, it was made in fun. The theme of the float was Shoot' em with the Silver Bullet! As you look back over your high school years, cherish those precious memories! - If 1 Heather Greenwood, senior, reads the achievements of the indi- vidual Homecoming candidates 2 Seniors Nita Contreras and Brad Bali enjoy Mr Taylor's lecture9 3. Tim Newkirk and Margo McCoole are entranced m the moment at the Homecoming Dance Cherish 4 Sophomore Lon Seaberg and sen- iors Lori Smith and Susan Ohlmann cheer on the football team 5 Forrest Perich escorts Becky Farns before the student body. 1 Mrs Supple lectures Jeff Avey and Shane Stone about the importance of studying literature 2 Gia Uhrmacher. accompanied by her father, enjoys a good meal at the sports banquet 3 The papier- mache' football player stands proudly on the '87 float despite losing the contest. 4. Laura Perkins rereads a story in her publications class. 5 Kory Webb. Shane Stone and Mike Gormley show their enthusiasm at a basketball game 1 Robbie Kuhnett reads an assignment for his English class 2 Nerd day during spirit week was one of the many days that attracted spirited juniors. 3 Lisa DeMoss shoots a freeth- row at AHS vs. Benton game Who are you going to yell for?” Redmen, Red- men. What are you going to yell? Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight. For the Juniors .... “Vehl! This cheer was heard at many games this year and the loudest cry (almost every time) was from the junior class. But the juniors have done more this year than cheer the Redmen to victo- ry. In the Homecoming parade they made a float entitled Be- head the Cardinals. The juniors were also in charge of one of the more special events in high school. Prom. Various ju- niors along with the help of their class officers. President, Mike Ri- chey, Vice-President, Curtis Estes; Secretary, Melanie Botts; and Treasurer, Leslea Thomas and their sponsers Mr. Christopher Powers and Mrs. Terri Ball created the perfect prom Forever. which is how it will be remem- bered. The sales of candy bars and class dues paid off for the class and the juniors were re- warded with a successful year. Juniors Preparing To Blaze Best Friends A Hyson and I have been friends for many years. Our friendship started in the basement of the YMCA, where our pre-school class was located As I grew older I never had any doubt in my mind who my best friend was. We did everything to- gether. We played in the woods by my house, we rode our bikes together, we went iceskating and sledding in the winter; we put on fashion shows for her family. At swim meets we used to pretend we were twin sisters since every- one thought we looked alike. I can remember at one swim meet when her dad mistook me for her I didn't know what to do, so I just acted like I was her.”-GU Gia and I have been friends for a long time. I remember when we were mistaken for boys at a swim meet. When we were in the girl's locker room, a strange woman thought we were boys because we were wearing caps and warm-ups zipped up over our suits. We quickly straightened out that mess by unzipping our jackets and showing her our girl'' suits. Keep in mind we were only eight years old then. Often we did just plain crazy things, like climbing up on top of my roof and yelling to people passing by. I'm glad we have grown up togeth- er. and I'm confident we'll contin- ue to be good friends for many, many years to come. -AJ Alexander. Jon Avey, Jeffery Avey, Melissa Barnes, Jackie Beeson. Denise Besette, Donald Blakley, Melissa Boldridge, Karen Botts. Melanie Bowen, James Brown. Norma Jean Burge. Dwight Butler. Gregory Campbell. Pamela Campbell, Regina Dixon. Jennifer Durkin. Tammy Enzbrenner, Christina Enzbrenner. JoAnn Estes, Curtis Ferguson, Kimberly Ferguson, Valerie Fitzpatrick. Rachel Fuhrmann, Kathy Galley, Patricia Hot Spot! Where can you get some- thing cold or hot fast? The answer is McDon- ald's. McDonald's came to Atchison in 1983 and really changed the school. Many AHS students were McDonald's main customers, not to mention their employees. When cruising around on a Fri- day or Saturday night, hot fries and a Big Mac or a Quarter Pounder with cheese and a iarge coke satisfied many students' ap- petites. During the weekdays from 11:04 a.m. through 12:38 p.m. the drive-thru was usually filled with the cars of Atchison High School Students ready for a quick bite and a break from the school cafeteria. Many AHS students worked part time at McDonald's. The ex- tra money may have helped graduates work their way through college or pay for other items such as clothes and gas - MA Juniors. Lance Hosier and Kelvin Hunning- ton have a quick lunch at McDonald's Chapman, Ranee Church. Sheila Corkins. Natalie Crossland, Charles DeMoss, Lisa 61 Gasser. Paul Gibson. Bennie Gilliland. Denise Gormly, Michael Green. Glynn Grudzinski. Richard Hagen, Mary Hall. Dawn Harris, Kathie Haugsness. Bridget Higley. Billy Hosier, Lance Huntington, Kelvin Hutcheson, Leah Hysten. Gina Looking Into AHS Lockers Every day students at AHS proceeded to turn the small black lock and jour- ney into the unknown world of their lockers. Books, coats, purses, gum wrappers, old tennis shoes and other miscellaneous items occupied the small space of each locker To avoid the blahs each time they opened their lockers, many students decorat- ed them The main decorative theme found on the lockers this year, were pictures. The pictures' sub- jects ranged from boyfriends, girl- friends. friends, cars and impor- tant assignments on the inside of their locker doors. Lockers helped cure the school “blahs when stu- dents let their imagination soar when they decorated.-MB 16 Stephanie Downing displays on her locker what the juniors are going to be next yeor1 17 Sophomore Tami Toms locker is filled with photos of fun times and trienas 18 Junior Meiame Botts decorates her locker with a memo pad that has everything on it except memosi 62 Jackson, Laura Jarrett, Dana Jones, Allyson Jones. Christopher Jones, Jay Ken worthy, Tony Kiefer, Regina Kiehl, Harry Kistler, Carol Knowles, Jacqueline Kuhnert, Robert Maag. Jamie Martin, Jeff McCoole, Margo McFeeters, Louis ■...... Rockin' The AHS Way Whether it's cruising Com- mercial, or doing home- work, one thing AHS stu- dents could usually count on was a box with a lot of “loud, noise coming from it. Stereo's were heard everywhere featuring popular song artists ranging from Alabama to ZZ Top. Rock con- certs were also a popular way to hear and see favorite groups. The new wave group REM was a big hit with junior, Gia Uhrmacher, “I thought the concert was exciting because everyone was up danc- ing around. When students heard that one of their favorite groups was ap- pearing in concert, they either called Dial-A-Tic or they drove down to the CATS outlet on the Kansas City Plaza and waited in line with the other eager fans to buy their tickets. -MA 16. Warren Smith says. Don't bother me. I'm studing my English I 17 Dale Birch and Shawn Jenkins lean back and take it easy while Shawn listens to his favorite rap 18. This music book displays some of the pop- ular songs of the '80 s. Mercer, Ruth Merritt, Doreen Middleton, Shelley Moneymaker, Elizabeth Mullins, Robert Nies, John Otte, Jennifer Paulin, Betty Pennington, Jennifer Pennington, Thomas Perkins, Laura Pickett, Joilyn Portenier, Marla Rains, Stacey Rasdall, Debra Richey, Michael Roles, Kimberly 64 9. A spring day brings Tracy and little sister Stacey Rains outside to play 16. Becky and Cheryl Vandiver share pre- cious times with their kittens. 20 Dottie and Lisa Federinko enjoy the sun- shine and their peanut butter and jelly sand- wiches Precious Times Precious Time, that's what I'd call it. It's the time you spend with someone you love that means the most. Satur- day I spent “precious time with my brother. This may sound silly, but all we did was go shopping for a pair of shoes for him. We walked from store to store talking about what was happening in each other's lives. I learned many things about him. and he learned many things about me. He asked me my opinion about each shoe he put on and about several I wouldn't want him caught dead in. It made me feel good knowing he trusted my opinion enough to 6 Jeff Martin enjoys Ins precious time with his girlfriend Leah Hutcheson during break 7 Jenny Dixon leans on big brother. Greg Dixon, for support during a family get-to- gether 8. T wins Jeffrey (Jeffy) and Melissa (Missy) Avey celebrate their second birth- day 9. Leslea Thomas and her summer companion. Mickey, sit in the grass, after Mickey received a good brushing from Leslea. ask, even though sometimes he didn't listen. We ended up with a pair of casual deck shoes and a greater knowledge of each oth- er. It's little bits of time like these that make you remember the good ole' days later on. It doesn't necessarily have to be anything outrageous, just something spe- cial to you to make those pre- cious times, -jd 65 Skeen, Gary Smart. Stacie Smith. Priscilla Stalder, Thomas Steele, Lori Stephenson, Melissa Stone, Shane Strong, Kristie Thomas, Leslea Thompson, Leona Thummel, Matt Turpin, Cindy ' 'Remember When ... Remember when ... How many times have you heard those two words fol- lowed by an unforgetable exper- ience? Looking back at some of the memories Leslea Thomas and Melanie Botts remember when the two of them, along with Gia Uhrmacher, Tammy Durkin and Kristin Shanks vandalized a car belonging to three Maur Hill stu- dents. On the morning after, the car was found covered with such things as maple syrup, eggs, but- ter, hot dogs and a potato. Sure it was hilarious then, but they ended up paying $120 each and were grounded for an unbear- able length of time. (They said that they learned a lesson: Hav- ing fun isn't always cheap!) Leah Hutcheson remembers when Gia Uhrmacher. Elizabeth Moneymaker and she all had Sewing II with Mrs. Smith at the Junior High. Melanie Botts, Dawn Hall and Leona Tompson had Ba- 66 13 Junior Shelley Uhl works on an Ameri- can History worksheet 14 The AHS stu- dents enjoyed having Danny Dummy appear at an assembly. Uhl, Michelle Uhrmacher, Gia Underwood, Patricia Vandiver, Rebecca Watowa. Jeanette Webb, Kory West, Mitchell Wick, Patricia Wilburn, Brian Wood, Amy Woolston, Michael sic Economics next door with Mrs. McCraken. They would slide notes under the sewing room door into the Basic Economics room saying that they were trapped in the sewing room and the monster (Mrs. Smith), who was actually great fun, wouldn't let them out. Mrs. McCraken told Mrs. Smith about the letter, but everyone, including Mrs. Smith, thought it was funny. 12. Junior girls (left to right) ©a Uhr- macher. Missy Blakley, Melissa Avey. and Rachel Fitzpatrick show their enthusiasm at the AHS vs Maur Hill football game. 13. Junior Dawn Hall is caught studying in Mr. Purdys Algebra class the American Revo- lution. 14 Tricia Wick. Junior, climbs the stairs to yet another hour of school, — 67 ssr 2. The winning float Shoot em' dead Big Red!” makes its way through the parade route. 3 Beth Drinkard. Tami Toms, and Rhonda Mink watch an assembly. 4. These Sophomore girls are busy with their biology. 5. Sopho- mores hang out in between classes. Sophomores were active in many areas of the 85'-86' school year. Raising money through class dues and bake sales made it possible to deco- rate for homecoming dance, whose theme was Cherish , in a variety of pastel colors and bal- loons. Beth Drinkard said, “The dance was a big success. The sophomores also won the home- coming float contest with an ex- cellent theme: Shoot Em' Dead Big Red. Many Sophomores also contri- buted in a variety of sports and clubs. Class officers for the Soph- omore class were Rhonda Mink, President; Susie Cline, vice-presi- dent; Lori Seaberg, Secretary; and Amy Robinson, treasurer. Congratulations Sophomores on a job well done.-tt Sophomores Fire Up “No Snow Day At AHS It's 6:30 a m. when your buzzer goes off. You reach over and bang your fist on top of the clock, drowse, just ten more minutes Then you remember that it snowed last night Maybe school will be cancelled. Eagerly you turn on the radio to KARE, await- ing the lengthy list of school clos- ings USD 409 w have school to- day. echoes the announcer. Now you must rush around to pre- pare yourself for a busy day of school ahead.-If Armontrout, Tina Baker, Gary Barker, Valerie Barker, Victoria Barrington, Jeff Beagle. Angie Beagle. Mark Beckner. Shanon Beien. Richard Bewley. Michael Bey. Janelle Biester, Cindy Birch, Adam Birkmsha. Nelson Bisping, Katherine — Blohm. Amy Boldridge. Daniel Boldridge. Gregory Boldridge. Tracey Bowen, Steven Boyer, Wendy Carlson, Trent Chase, Cindy Christ, Scott Clark, Kelly Clayter, Monica Cline, Susan Daniels, Linda Dorsey, John Downing, Justine 72 Downing, Matthew Drinkard. Beth Dudley, Jerry Dudley, Ralph Estes, Debra Feek. Theresa Ferguson, Allison Fitkin, Randy Fitzpatrick, Amy Fitzpatrick, Lori Fitzpatrick, Marsha Fitzpatrick, Sheila Fitzpatrick, Vicky Flory, Amy Fulsom, Jimya Galley, Victoria Gerardy, Jennifer Gerber, Trina Gillis, Dee Dee Gilmore, Judi Blazing Achievements At AHS On Jan. 14, 15 and 16 the students at Atchison High took the Iowa Tests of Achievement and Proficiency and the Cognitive Abilities Tests. These tests are given each year in order to see how well students were doing in school and in com- parison to other students in other schools. The tests also show how we compared to other students in the nation. The tests consisted of sections over reading abilities, mathematic skills, written expres- sion, science knowledge, social studies knowledge, verbal skills. and quantitative skills. Most stu- dents found them to be tedious and time consuming. According to Priscilla Smith, They give you a headache! Teachers didn't care too much for them either because they took up valuable class time and consequently classes fell behind schedule. Although the tests were not very appealing to most, they are a neccessity and stu- dents will probably find them- selves taking them for many years to come. Some students learned to take the tests with a grain of salt and figured the tests were a nice change from the regular humdrum of every day school. Others felt differently, as one student quotes, The authors of these tests ought to be drawn and quartered! - JD Goodpasture. Teresa Green, Timothy Hale. Amy Hennis. Tammy Herriage. Anne Kahl. Kassandra Kane, Brian Kane. Paul Kinsman. Viola Liggett. Amy Madden. James Mann. Ken Marshall. Curtis Martin, Chris McKnight, Billi Jo Above Linda Daniels, sophomore works diligently on completing a difficult typing assignment assigned by Mrs. Ball in the year Left Senior Angie Armentrout in- tensely reads her paperback book Miller, Craig Mink, Rhonda Mink, Sondra Mullen, Jodi Myers, Janelle Peltzer, Jill Porter, Mildred Pruessner, Chris Pyles, Matt Pyles, Michelle Robinson. Amy Robinson, Laura Sage, Tony Schaefer, Russell Schuetz, Christina Oswalt, Chris Parker, Todd Patton, Amanda Sophomores Remember When ... Most sophomores have precious memories, main- ly from the junior high. Al- though it is hard to recapture them all, here are a few remi- nisces that sum these memories up. Remember when: Amy Robinson ate a spider for a quarter? How gross! Members of the FB team remember how Coach Kersley pushed Shannon Beckner 50 yards during a prac- tice one day because he thought Shannon was getting cute. On- lookers recall when Mildred Porter got her head stuck in the door of the elevator. Fans remember Jodi Mullen was doing an ariel during a basketball game and fell flat on her head. Everyone has had a bad incident with steps as when Shannon Beckner, who was trying to walk down the stairs, ended up bouncing down them on his be- hind. Remember the look on Ron- do Wenger's face when Allison Ferguson threw chocolate pie at her during lunch one day? Ralph Dudley, Jerry Dudley, Larry Sey- more, Cougar Downing, and Adam Birch will never forget hanging on the basketball rim at the junior high and shattering the backboard. Talk about embar- rassing! Remember when Amy Fitzpatrick sang a solo in a con- cert titled Tomorrow and for- got her lines? Civics students re- member how Ronda Wenger had to sit in the hall everyday during Mr. Krone's ninth grade civics class. Jill Peltzer remembers pass- ing her driver's education course but then wrecking on the first day she drove to school. Finally, re- member the trouble Chris Pruessner, Chip Boldridge, and Tami Toms got in for throwing pa- per out of Mrs. Stratton's win- dow? There is no doubt that there will be many more memo- ries in the years to come but let us remember when ... 74 Sowers, James Stone, Dana Surritt, Tomi Sutley, Jason Thomas, Jane Thomas, Jennifer Thompson, Calvin Toms, Tamara Turner, Mary Lee Vass, Timothy Top left Chris Pruessner and Chip Bol- dndge. sophomores, prepare an experi- ment in the science lab Bottom left Sophomore Adam Birch at- tempts to flex his muscles Middle Hawaiian Day caught the at- tention of sophomore Rhonda Mink Top Kim Campbell and Dale Birch, senior, are caught up In the moment during the Homecoming Dance held in the AHS com- mons. Bottom. Trying to meet a newspaper deadline, junior Jenny Pennington writes copy for a photo poll 75 Warzeka. Matthew Webb, Shawn Wenger, Ronda White, Mark Wolters, Shannon Sophomores Looking Ahead We are all familiar with the strange feelings exper- ienced on entering high school for the first time. Although there is apprehension, there is also excitement: a pride in our- selves for making it to high school, and in being a part of this new school. Being involved and fitting in are two concerns that are im- portant to all of us when we be- gin something new. We can see that this sophomore class made itself a part of our school. They were active in our school's extra- curricular activities such as cheer- leading, pom-pon squad, foot- ball, pep club, volleyball, and cross country. This sophomore class was also involved in the community. The class helped in organizing Junior Pride. They raised eight hundred dollars for the starving people in Africa by selling Atchison for Afri- ca t-shirts. Two sophomores, Chris Pruessner and Tami Toms, were officers in this group. When asked how they felt about the high school and if they liked it better than the junior high, a few sophomores responded: I like high school. The teachers are nicer. ”1 like the high school better because you can do more things. ”1 like high school better be- cause my brother's at the junior high. There is more freedom here at AHS. You feel more mature and able to take charge and run things instead of being watched every minute like a kid. Also, I like it because all students are treat- ed equally. Top left Jimya Fulsom. sophomore, takes an assignment problem to Mrs Supple Top Middle Ronda Wenger and Shannon Wolters. sophomores, wait their turn to get their teeth checked at the annual dental clinic while sophomore Sondra Mink's teeth are checked by the dentist Top New foreign exchange student Kim Stringer affectionately rests on the shoul- der of Ronda Wenger, sophomore while at a game with Debbie Estes Right Mr Powers warns Stacie Smart and Margo McCoole to fermez les bouches during French class. 76 Wolters, Tina Woolston, Jeffrey Wyrick, Tod Zacharias, Teresa Top right: During the fall sports banquet. Chris Pruessner, sophomore, is caught with a mouth full of chicken. Left: Students check the poster of class rings during a short break. Top: Sophomores Lori Sea- burg and Amy Robinson linger in the com- mons before school, chatting with fellow classmates. Long Distance Relationships Worth It! Another week was drawing to a close. Ashley tried to be patient as she waited for the postman but for some rea- son her anxiety level was about to peak. Ashley had never had to wait so long in between letters. What was so special about a let- ter? Everything if it's from the boy you love and he's away from home, probably at college with all those beautiful coeds. Long distance relationships are a part of many AHS students' lives. Some students feel that the situation is a good experience, for it tests a relationship. Kim Fer- guson, junior, states. It tests your love and feelings toward each other. Sammy Barnes, sopho- more, adds, If you really love him, you can trust him. And if you want the relationship to work, you have to try very hard. “Its hard to trust him, confided Jen- ny Pennington, junior, but you have to if you want things to work. Teresa Birkinsha, senior, complained, It's terrible being apart but every minute you have together is worth the wait. Even though long distance re- lationships can be hard and pain- ful at times, many students agreed with senior Lisa Federinko. who simply said. It's worth it! -TT 77 1 Redmen basketball player, senior War- ren Smith, presents the 1986 state cham- pionship trophy to 8oard president. Larry Mears; principal, Homer McCoole; and athletic director, Herbert Gwaltney. 2. Pom-Pon girls dance to the beat of a pop- ular song at a pep assembly. 3. Denise Gilliland shows her pride through her red and gold headband. 4 The Curious Sav- age brought Elizabeth Moneymaker. Bill McManaman. Yolanda Schweizer, Paul Gasser, and Janelle Bey to the stage in the 1986 spring play 1 AHS Activities And Organizations A Blaze! AHS wouldn't have been the same if it weren't for the groups, clubs, organi- zations, and the many activities that kept the halls, gym, class- rooms, and other parts of our school building alive. AHS offered many extracurricu- lar activities such as Cheerlead- ing, Pom-Pon, Pep Club, Kayettes. STUCO, band, chorus, the Audio Visual Club, DECA, plays, musicals, and others. 78 1 Linda Clark lights a candle at the National Honor Society dinner held on April 20. 2. 1985- 86 Kayette members. 3. Juniors enjoy the Homecoming Dance 'Cherish held in A H.S Commons. 4 Homecoming candidates. Dan Regan and Alisa Sellers are paraded in front of the library during the Homecoming Parade wm The various groups raised mon- ey for many different activities such as Homecoming, TWIRP, and the annual chili feed. They also supported our school and pro- vided entertainment to the Atchison community. Karen Boldridge, junior, said, Being involved in extracurricular activities gave me something to do after school, and helped me feel like I had something to do with our Redmen pride by sup- porting and being active in groups. The spirited students, teachers, and parents that took part in these groups and organizations all helped establish our Redmen pride. 79 AHS Musical Annie Get Your Gun Annie Get Your Gun was at one time one of the most popular musical comedies on Broadway. It was just as popular with the crowd at Atchison High School's production of Fri. Nov. 22. and Sun. Nov. 24. mainly due to many fine perfor- mances. Amy Fitzpatrick, in the lead as Annie, had some marvelous mo- ments. She has a great singing voice and played her role with conviction and an authentic ac- cent. Her scenes with Mike Richey went very well. “Anything You Can Do is a peppy, lively tune sung well by both. Mike also was believable in his role, and his solos were done very energetically. Notable solos were also sung by Jin Sowers, Mark White, and Jen- nifer Frakes. Lori Seaberg was outstanding in her role; her danc- ing was also impressive. The rest of the cast looked calm and professional, and over- all. the play was a delight to watch. 80 1. (left to right): Damsels Marla Portenier, Leah Hutcheson. Lori Seaburg. and Kristin Shanks try to impress Frank Butler (Michael Richey) 2. Annie Oakley (Amy Fitzpatrick). Buffalo Bill (Mark White) and the rest of the cast listen to Frank Butler (Michael Richey) sing Show Business . 3. Buffalo Bill (Mark White) and the cast of Annie Get Your Gun anxiously watch as sharpshooter Frank Butler (Michael Richey) aims for another shot 1. Buffalo Bill (Mark White) and Charlie (Jim Sowers), try to corner Chief Sitting Bull (special guest. Charlie Stinson) into joining the Buffalo Bill Show 2. Frank Butler (Michael Richey) explains to Annie Oakley (Amy Fitzpatrick) why she can't be the star of his show 81 Blazing Memories To 1‘Cherish’1 In spite of a culminating week- end filled with wet, rainy weather, AHS students and alumni celebrated the annual Homecoming festivities again, Spirit week began on Tuesday, Oct. 15, when King candidates Forrest Perich, Tim Newkirk, Chris Taylor, Dale Birch, and Dan Re- gan, and Queen candidates Jill Wilson, Becky Farris, Leslie Den- ton, Jolynn Adamson, and Alisa Sellers were introduced during an all-school assembly. Nerds were seen traipsing through the halls on “nerd day. 1 Jolynn Adamson is escorted by her fa- ther during halftime ceremonies at the Homecoming game against Benton. 2 Homecoming King. Forrest Perich. and Homecoming Queen. Leslie Denton. 3. Candidates Alisa Sellers and Dan Regan walk before the student body during an assembly during which candidates were introduced 82 Wednesday found students donning sunglasses, towels, and Hawaiian-print clothing for Ha- waiian day. The powder puff football game between junior and senior girls took place that evening as the juniors stomped the seniors 12-0. Plaid day on Thursday caused students to deck out in various colors of plaid to show their support for AHS. The bonfire, held that evening at the Larry Clark farm, began with the light- ing of the fire and was followed by performances by the band. cheerleaders, and pom pon girls. The games followed this, with the seniors taking the pyramid and tug-of-war competition, and the sophomores winning the car pack. (cont.) 1, Becky Farris is escorted by her father at the halftime ceremonies 2 The 1984-85 Homecoming Queen. Susie Weber, and Matt Donaldson await the crowning of the 1985-86 Queen 3. Amber Shaverdi waits patiently in the mud during the half- time ceremonies 4. King Candidate Tim Newkirk, and Queen Candidate Ji Wilson are chauffered through the parade by Scott Higley 5. Forrest Perich is all smiles! 6. King Candidate Dale Birch, and Queen Candidate Jolynn Adamson are driven through the parade by Todd Knowles. 7. Leslie Denton and King Candidate Chris Taylor appear before the student body at an assembly. On Friday, Red and Gold day, Forrest Perich was crowned king at the pep assembly. The parade immediately followed, and featured king and queen candidates, class and alumni floats, and senior and junior high bands. The Redmen shut out the Benton Cardinals 33-0 that even- ing in front of newly-crowned queen Leslie Denton, and the sophomores were announced winners of the float contest. Sat- urday was the culmination of the week as the Homecoming Dance rocked in the Commons from 9- 12. The theme of the dance was Cherish and featured LDD from Topeka. 1 The AHS Golden Girls are all smiles in the Homecoming Parade 2. The senior float, Catch the Silver Bul- let lost despite the strenuous efforts of the senior class 3 Despite the rainy weather, AHS fans showed superb spirit and sportsmanship 4 Tina Armontrout and Eric Crouch take a break from dancing 5. Coach Downing and wife Shirley enjoy watching the students dance at the Homecoming Dance. 6. The AHS Cross Country Team cruise through the Homecoming Parade 7. Victoria Bisping and Jim Sowers dance the night away at the dance 84 1. The alumni's float, led by Rod Dierking's horses, captured the crowd's attention in the Homecoming parade. 2. These spirited senior girls are caught messing around at the bonfire. 3 Mitch West and Marla Portenier are dancing the night away at the Home- coming dance 4 The bonfire blazes while AHS students catch the heat of the Homecoming spirit. 5. The AHS band begins the long march aheod in the Homecoming parade 6 The junior float. “Scalp the Cardinals. showed the hard work of the class of '87. 7. The sophomore float. “Shoot 'em dead Big Red. won first place in this year's Homecoming float contest 8 The Homecoming game started with this winning kickoff 85 Royal Courts Brings Forth Blazing Spirits During the week of Jan. 6, AHS held its annual spirit week and royal courts ac- tivities. For spirit week, all the classes of AHS contributed to showing Redmen pride. Not only did the classes dress differently from the everyday hum-drum of jeans and tee-shirts, but they dressed differently from each other, giving the judges a better look at which class had the most spirit. On Monday, the sopho- mores had Mismatched Day , The juniors, “Hats Day, and the seniors, Sweats Day. Tuesday the sophomores observed Old Times Day, the juniors, “Mis- matched Day, and the seniors, Hat Day. On Wednesday, sophomores had Hat Day, ju- niors had “Tie Day, and seniors had an all-time original- Shades Day. Thursday and Friday were Red and Gold Day respective- ly for the whole school. 1 Lori Steele leads the Junior class in the skit put on my AHS students and teachers during the Royal Courts week. 2. Royal Courts Queen. Heather Greenwood and King, Brad Ball 3. Newly crowned queen. Heather Green- wood and her attendants watch the com- motion of the crowd at the Highland Atchi- son High game Selected by the members of the girls' basketball team earlier in the week were Brad Ball and Heather Greenwood. Ruth Robin- son and Scott Dorsey were no- minated by the wrestling team. The boys' basketball team elect- ed Ethel Downing and Warren Smith. The senior class elected the final two couples. Lori Smith and Randy GrandPre, and Lisa Kastens and Vince Downing. Thursday evening, during the wrestling match, the Redmen de- feated Nemaha Valley 49-12 and Sabetha 48-15. Brad Ball was crowned king of courts. During the spirit rally Friday afternoon, seniors were chosen as the most spirited class, the first class of sen- iors to win this title. Heather Greenwood was crowned royal courts queen during half-time of the boys' basketball game Friday night in which the Redmen de- feated the Bluestreaks 69-40. w 1 Jodi Mullen perches on Lori Seaberg in a time-out at the Shawnee Heights tourna- ment. 2 Class officers from the sophomore and ju- nior closses eat their hearts out. 3 The AHS Commons and locker areas are uniquely decorated by all classes to show their spirit during Royal Courts week 4 King and Queen candidates enthusiastical- ly watch the assembly. 7 Prom: Memories To Last Forever It was the evening of April twenty-sixth, in the year of nineteen hundred and eighty six. A very special event was tak- ing place at the Elks Club. It was an event anticipated and planned months in advance. The night of the Junior-Senior prom started for many by having dinner af such places as the Skyview in Leavenworth, the Kerry Patch, the Velvet Tuttle and Top of the Crown in Kansas City. The theme of the prom was exactly how it will be remembered-'Torever . The dance started at 9:00 to the beat of Lipstick from Kansas City. The dance floor was decorated with pink and white balloons while matching streamers curtained the walls. When the dance end- ed at 12:00, breakfast was served in the basement of the Elks and door prizes were distrib- uted. At 2:00, the movie “Prom Night was shown. As the even- ing came to a close, many went to celebrate the last hours before the special night turned into a new day.-ma 1 Junior Laura Jackson gazes across the crowed dance floor in hopes to spot her date 2. Couples take a break from the loud hard rock played by the Kansas City band Lipstick. 3. Senior Lisa Huber and dote Tim Eylar take a short break before heading to the refreshment table for more punch 4 Rose Goodman finds dancing very hard on her feet 1. Jenny Dixon dons a delightful appearance at the dance 2 Junior Kristie Strong and Jeff Brackin, senior, danced the night away under the arch way 3. On the balcony. Dan Regan and Lisa Sellers, seniors, take a refreshing break while listening for the almost nonexistent slow songs. 4 Senior Lisa Federmko and date Chris Nadeau appear to be having a good time. 5. The photogra- pher obviously must have said, say cheese to Senior Tonya Eccher and date Rick Ebling 1 Melissa Avey. junior, and date Mike Keimig. are entranced by the moment. 2. Junior Tricia Galley with seniors Jeff Simpson and Becky Connaway 3. Enjoying a change in pace. Betty Paulin, junior, embraces her date. 90 4 Senior girls. Chris Servaes. Lori Smith. Lisa Sellers. Heather Greenwood. Lisa Kastens. and Jennifer Peltzer gather for a memorable photo. 1 Couples glide gracefully under the pink and white balloon decorated archway 2 Juniors. Becky Vandiver and Mike Richey laugh at a member of the band 3 Seniors. Scott Higley and Jennifer Peltzer. dance to a rare slow song 4 Senior guys. Jeff Simpson. Mark Weinmeister. Dan Regan. Tim Newkirk. Tood Kuhnert. Jeff Brackin. Brad Ball and Scott Higley gather for their memorable prom portrait. 91 Rain Or Shine ... Tradition Blazes On With Picnic 1 These seniors enjoy the Kentucky Fried Chicken during the lunch break. 2 Seniors enjoy the conversation during lunch. 3 The Junior class attempts to win a tug-of- war with the seniors, but to no avail 4 Senior Nita Contreras happily tells juniors. Amy Wood and Chris Enzbrenner, Good- bye.'' It's only one day a year and most only experience it twice. It's a day filled with games such as football, volleyball, fris- bee. water sports, and tug of war. Each year a date is set aside for the Junior-Senior picnic and this year it was May 28. At 10:00 a.m. students arrived at Sugar Lake ready for the activities. Lunch was catered by Kentucky Fried Chicken and consisted of chicken, potato salad, baked beans, potato chips, and a tub full of pop. served by the senior class officers. The weather was a little rainy but it didn't dampen the spirit. Some crazy students even attempted to go boating on the lake. Many students had canoes, small fishing boats, and rubber rafts out on the lake. Some important events of the day were the tug of war be- tween the juniors and seniors with the seniors winning, and the vol- leyball and tug of war between the junior and senior girls with the juniors winning both. Junior, Ally- son Jones, said, ‘T had a great time at the picnic, especially when the junior girls showed the seniors who had the muscles in tug of war. 93 Spring Play Leads Way To Laughter The Curious Savage'' was presented on Feb. 28 and March 2 at the Presbyterian Community Center by Atchison High. Mrs. Kathy Supple, the direc- tor, who has many years directing experience, was assisted by stage manager Kristen Shanks. The play was sent in a mental institution and concerned the re- lationships between th6 disturbed inmates and Mrs. Savage, a lady who has been placed there against her will by her family. Mrs. Supple said. We had an excellent hard working cast and we gave a good performance. .. Ethel Savage ......Hannibal .......Jeffrey .....Fairy May ..........Titus .......Samuel Miss Wtrelmina ____Mrs. Paddy ......Florence ......Lly Bene ... Dr. Emmett ... Mrs. Supple .. Kristin Shanks Elizabeth Moneymaker Paul Gasser ......... Bill McManaman .... Yolanda Schweizer Mark Weinmesiter .. Mark White ........ Rhonda Mr ........ Jenny Dixon ....... Janel Bey ......... Lori Seaberg ...... Valerie Downing ... Director .......... Stage Manager ..... 1. Inmates walk on the outside of the car- pet to wear It out evenly. 2. Mrs. Paddy hands Mrs. Savage thumb tacks to hang up Lly Belle's picture. 3. Mrs. Kathy Supple. dTector of The Cur- ious Savage. 4. Mrs. Savage is discouraged from read- ing the depressing daily news by the con- cerned inmates. 94 2. I do not ike thee Lily Belle, quotes Mrs. Savage to her disgruntled step-daughter, Liy Belle. ON ?00 P.Oiii 6 StuCo Blazes Hot New A V Club In 1986, the media center ex- panded its services to include the audio visual club, a club designed and used to record school events for various uses. In its first year of activity, the club recorded many sports events for later analysis by coaches and players. The club also recorded events at teachers' requests, such as the spring play or musical. Hopeful plans for the future in- cluded making the club's own documentaries and animations. 1986 members were Michael Ri- chey, Scott Loescher, David Kane, Mildred Porter, and Jim Sowers. Voting on weather or not a letter should be written to the mayor suggesting that a lamp post be erected at the corner of Kerlew Road and High- way 7 was one of the activities the AHS StuCo, sponsored by Mrs. Luann Kaveler, involved itself in. StuCo also sponsored a success- ful Homecoming and senior breakfast. Officers and members were Leslie Denton, president; Heather Greenwood, vice-presi- dent; Elizabeth Moneymaker, secretary; Linda Clark, treasurer, Lisa Federinko; Lisa Sellers: Susie Cline; Amy Robinsion; Nita Con- treras; Melanie Botts; Rhonda Mink; Margo McCoole; Becky Far- ris; Kristie Strong; Lori Seaberg; Al- lyson Jones; Stacey Smark; Ruth Robinson; Jill Wilson; Megan McRae; Dana Shuck: Jenny Grame; Curtis Estes; Mark Wein- meister and Bill McManaman. Kayettes Strive To Serve Kayette members partici- pated in school, communi- ty, national and world ser- vice projects. Kayettes helped our school by helping in enroll- ment, cleaning the trophy cases, holding a chili supper as a fund- raiser for TWIRP, putting up and decorating the Christmas tree in commons and being guides at open house. For the community and nation, Kayettes collected food for the Medicalodge and made a donation to CARE. Kayettes earned a 1000 point award given by KHSAA in recog- nition of projects sponsored by AHS Kayettes. The 1985-86 Kayette officers were Susan Ohl- mann, president; Linda Clark, vice-president; Jill Wilson, treasur- er; and Ruth Robinson, secretary. Ms. Barbara Fargo sponsored Kayettes. 1. A V Club member David Kane readies the video-tape camera before he begins timing. 2. Kayette members, back row from left: Ruth Robinson, Valerie Downing; middte row: Lori Seaberg. Leah Hutcheson. Heather Greenwood, Dana Jarrett. Me- lanie Botts, Trlcia Clayter. Katherine Bisp- ing. Tricia Galley. Allison Ferguson, Valerie Ferguson. Dana Shuck, and Doreen Merrtt: first row: Susie Cine, ill Wilson, Amy Robin- son. Amy Fitzpatrick, and Lori Steele. % The National Honor Society is an organization that rec- ognizes students across the country who excel in four quali- ties: service, or what the student has accomplished to serve his school and community; leader- ship, the ability to lead groups and set examples for others; scholarship, academic ability; and character, or personal attri- butes. Atchison High School's chapter of the National Honor Society held its twenty-seventh annual in- duction and initiation ceremonies on Sunday, April 20, with dinner in the Commons followed by initi- ation of new members in the Little Theatre. Nineteen new members joined to bring the total to thirty- seven. Officers for the year were Scott Higley, president; Susan Ohlmann, vice-president; Becky Farris' secretary; and Ruth Robin- son, treasurer. Knowledge Bums Within NHS 1. 1985-86 members of NHS are back row, left to right: Brad Bo . Craig Miller, David Bahr. Susan Ohlmann, Becky Far- ris. Jeff Martin. Leslie Denton, Teresa Bkkinsha. Jennifer Pettzer, Tim Newkirk, Mark Welnmeister. Scott rtgley. Lisa Federtnko. MkJdte row. Heather Green- wood. Karen Bddridge. Ruth Robinson, Lori Seaberg, Melanie Botts, Curtis Es- tes, Paul Gasser, Kristin Shanks. Jane Thomas, Amy Robinson, Jen Thomas, Linda Clark, Jennifer Frakes. Matt Thummel. Front row. Doreen Merritt. Kristie Strong. Alyson Jones. Gia Uhr- macher, Trlcia Galley. Yolanda Schweizer. Elizabeth Moneymaker, Victoria Bisping. Debbie hkjndtey. Mar- go McCoole. 2. Mark Welnmeister replaces the can- cle representing the virtue of charac- ter at the NHS initiation banquet. 3. Yolanda Schweizer Sghts the cande representing the office of treasurer. 4. Scott higley instals the new presi- dent. Elzabeth Moneymaker, during the NHS initiation program. 97 AHS Chorus Choir: Decking The Halls The Atchison High Concert Choir and senior choir classes had a busy year. During the year the Concert Choir competed at re- gional and sang Christmas carols in the hallways at AHS. The classes also held a joint recital with the band in the fall and in the spring Select members took part in the musical Annie Get Your Gun in the fall. The choirs were directed by Dale Breymeyer. It was Breymeyer's first year here, and he felt it was a successful and rewarding one. 98 1. AHS Band members, first row from left Dana Breneiser. Jennifer Frakes. Kristen Christ. Paul Gasser. Heather Greenwood. Linda Clark. Nita Contreras. Elizabeth Moneymaker. Stacie Smart. Kristie Strong Second row: Cindy Turpin. Trocey Cox. Yolanda Schweizer. Sondra Mink. Jane Thomas. Amy Robinson, Jen Thomas. Misty Dove. Amy Fitzpatrick Third row Cindy Biester. Justine Downing. Mitch West. Jeff Brackin, Judi Gilmore. Kelly Clark, Denise Gilliland Fourth row: Rob Kuhnert. Mark White. JoLynn Adamson. Jett Barrington, and Matt Warzeka Not pictured are Tri- cia Wich and Leona Thompson 2 Prepar- ing to march in the homecoming parade, the AHS Band under the direction of Mi- chael Cole, begins to line up 3 Band members entertdin the crowds during the bonfire at Clarks' farm Tweeet shrills the whistle of the drum major followed by a harmonized one, two from ea- ger band members. A-H-S they chant as they steadily flow through the tiny gate of the Amelia Earhart Stadium. As they approach the cheers of the crowd, goosebumps pop up all over my body, sending a shiver of excitement up my spine. Within a few seconds the National An- them begins. Throughout the night, the band continues to keep the crowd alive, playing such memorable tunes as Eat ’Em up. Go Big Red. and. of course, our school song The half- time shows are incredible and sometimes the pom-pon squad performs with them. The mem- bers of the band thought their performances were quite re- warding despite the 7:00 am practices on the muddy field in the freezing rain. Nita Contreras, senior band member, added. “I think the part that I liked most about being in the band was that I was the only girl in the trombone section. The AHS Band also performed in fall and spring concerts and sev- eral members competed in con- tests throughout the year. AHS Bend: Close Enough For Jazz: 99 ■■ AHS Cheerleaders Setting The Fans On Fte I As I stood up in front of the roaring crowd at the foot- ball stadium, I looked at my fellow cheerleading squad members and began a short chant. “Two bits, four bits, hey ... There is much effort put into being a cheerleader. Not only did the squad members practice be- fore and after school, they also practiced two or three times a week during the summer. There were three squads for the 1985- 86 school year: varsity football, junior varsity football, and bas- ketball. Kathy Kibler, the cheer- leading sponsor, commented, These girls were very enthusias- tic, dedicated, and hard working They did a very good job and I enjoyed working with them. — JG 1. From top to bottom. Theresa Peek, Tami Toms, Jodi Mullen, and Jimya Fulsom. the JV Football Cheerleaders, strike a new stand 2. Varsity Football Cheerleaders are. from top Ethel Downing, Alisa Sellers. Jenny Grame (football captain), Victoria Bisping (basketball captain), leslea Thom- as. and Becky Farris 3 JV Basketball Cheerleaders Lori Seaberg. Jodi Mullen, and Jimya Fulsom practice a stand in the gym 4 On one of the many rainy nights. Varsity Football Cheerleaders take time out for messing around 100 r One, two, three, four, turn to the right. No, no do it again, shouts Jennifer Peltzer, this year's captain of the Pom Pon squad. The members of the squad had to practice almost every day until 4:00 p.m. Each squad member has to maintain her timing, concentration and her ability to dance. Getting ready for a performance can be nerve- racking. Marching onto the court, the squad faces an anxious crowd. The 1985-86 squad feels that their main objective is to raise school spirit and to entertain at games, and Redmen fans are living proof that the squad does just that.-MB AHS Golden Girls: Making The Men All Pause 1. Pom pon squad members (from left) Dana Shuck. Tricia Galley. Jill Peltzer and Melanie Botts perform their routine during the halftime of the Sumner-Atchison High game 2. The old shop room became the practice area for the Pom Pon squad earlier in the year before the wrestlers took over 3 In the “A formation are back (I- r): Dana Shuck. Melanie Botts, Kim Grippin. Jennifer Peltzer (head). Ra- quel Chapman. Kristen Christ, tammy Durkin. Troa Galley (co- head). Jill Peltzer. and front Anne Herriage and Rhonda Mink 1 Sales manager. Tim Newkirk, prepares the list of advertisements to be used in the yearbook as other class members work on stories. 2 Mrs Jean Ketter. yearbook advisor, finds out that another deadline has been made : 3 During a disastrous assembly, editor. Lisa Federinko. informs the student body of how and when to buy a yearbook 4 The 1985-86 Trailblazer staff are. top row. from left. Tim Newkirk. Allyson Jones. Gia Uhrmacher. Jenny Dixon. Chris Pruessner. Warren Smith, on stairs. Mark Weinmeister, Jenny Grame. Tami Toms. Lisa Huber. Missy Barkley. Lisa Federinko. Rachel Fitzpatrick, and Melissa Avey Trailblazer Leaves Blazing Trails! As the 1986 Trailblazer staff found out, making a year- book surely wasn't easy. It started not in September of 1986, but the previous July when the editor, Lisa Federinko. attended the Midwest Journalism Camp at K.U. Plans for the annual were be- gun there. Then the long haul of actually carrying out the task of creating one hundred and forty- four fun-filled pages of memories. The members of the yearbook staff, along with the advisor. Mrs. Jean Ketter, are sure to remem- ber the missed deadlines, missing cropper, lost money, photos, and even pages. But in the end. the Trailblazer staff, along with the help of the energetic Optimist staff proceeded to finish the yearbook days after school was out! It is hoped that you will enjoy and cherish this yearbook as much as the Trailblazer Staff does the memory of producing it.-If 10Z 1. Opti staff, back row. left to right: Michael Richey. Kory Webb. Shawn Schraer. middle row: Teresa Birkinsha. Todd Kuhnert. Laura Perkins. Jenny Pennington, front row: Scott Higley and Priscilla Smith. Not pictured are Jen Thomas, Ka- ren Boldridge. and Sondra Mink, who joined the staff mid-year 2. Scott Higley. co-editor, lays out the last issue of the Optimist.'' 3. Todd Kuhnert. the winner of the Opti-spon- sored legs contest, displays his prize, a t-shirt declaring his title. You guys have got to get those stories in by dead- line! says Mrs. Ketter, newspaper and yearbook advi- sor. Many times during the past year the Optimist staff heard that command With the hard work and talent of the co-editors Teresa Birkinsha and Scott Higley, and a staff eager to learn and help, they successfully produced nine papers including three six page special editions. In an effort to raise funds and spark student interest in the paper, the staff sold special messages for the February (Valentine) issue of the paper and also held a Mr. Legs contest. The winner was selected by voting with pennies. At the end of the year, the pa- per submitted eights issues of the Optimist for judging and evalu- ation by Quill and Scroll, a high school and college newspaper organization. Optimist Heats Up 103 AHS Sports Flare Up Many people know of AHS by their reputation in sports. AHS has many dif- ferent sports to choose from. They include tennis, football, cross-country, track, volleyball, golf, wrestling, and basketball. AHS athletes are widely known across the state for their ability to play basketball. They have won the school two consecutive 4A State Championships. When asked what he thought of the AHS Sports program, junior, Mike 1. The 1985-86 wrestling team 2. Heather Greenwood, senior, faces an opponent amidst aiming for a basket. 3. Senior, Lin- da Clark, practices her swing before a match. 4. The A.H.S. Volleyball team does leg stretches before a grueling practice 104 Richey said, I think that the sports at AHS are good for the entire school because everyone gets involved. Along with rec- ognition for the athletes should come recognition of the fans. AHS has many spirited fans, who. along with the help of our ener- getic cheerleaders, have helped cheer AHS to their state victories and all the games leading up to it. They supported our football, wrestling, and volleyball teams and all the other sports at AHS. All in all the athletes and the fans have pitched in to make the '85- '86 school year a great one in sports. 1 Redmen football players cruise down Kan- sas Avenue during the 1985 Homecoming Pa- rade 2 Taking a moment between classes, the Redmen football players show their en- thusiasm for the upcoming game 3. Redmen football player, Mike Gormley, rests after one of the Redmen's tiring workouts. 4 Redmen basketball player Forrest Perich slams a ball during pre-game warm-ups 5. Louis McFeeters tries for a takedown at sub-state Cross Country: Blazing Strides The AHS cross country team was a young, inexperi- enced, yet talented group. The team was made up of seven returning lettermen and nine new members. There was much com- petition between the thirteen boys for positions on the varsity squad. Of the seven varsity posi- tions, four spots were filled by first year runners. The team compet- ed in eight meets, including re- gional, held in Horton. They faced many good teams throughout the season and placed well in every meet. Con- sistent medal winners for the Red- men were Brad Ball, Jeff Brackin, and Todd Kuhnert. For the girls, Gia Uhrmacher showed many fine efforts by winning six varsity med- als. Chris Pruessner, sophomore, summed up the season with the following comment, 'T feel that with the combined efforts of the team, we had a successful sea- son.” 1. Jeff Brackin, Scott Dorsey, Harry Kiehl. and Todd Kuhnert relax after running a grueling two miles at Maur Hill The team placed eighth out of nine teams compet- ing 2 The junior varsity runners fight for good positions at the beginning of the Pleasant Ridge meet. The team placed fourth out of five teams competing 3. Members of the AHS cross country team Front row (l-r): Scott Dorsey. Brad Ball. Gia Uhrmacher. Jill Wilson, Frank Moranz, Linda Clark (Mgr ), Paul Gasser, Jen Thomas. Back row: Coach Heffley. Eric Schuler, Chipp Boldridge. Harry Kiehl, Scott Higley (Mgr ), Todd Kuhnert. Jett Brackin. Curtis Estes. Bill McManamon. Shawn Schraer. 106 2 Gia Uhrmacher. junior, outruns a tough Pleasant Ridge opponent. Uhrmacher placed tenth individually in the race 3 Senior members of the cross country team, front row (l-r): Scott Dorsey. Brad Ball. Jill Wilson. Jeff Brackin Back row Todd Kuhnert. Scott Higley. (manager). Bill McManaman. Shawn Schraer 10 AHS Football Leaves Victory Trail ABLAZE! The 1985 Redmen football team turned in one of the best records in recent times: 6-3. In the first team meet- ing, Coach Kersely told the team that there were two key ele- ments essential to having a good season: senior leadership and hard work. He called the leader- ship provided by the seniors For- rest Perich, Tim Newkirk, Vince Downing, David Daniels, Dale Birch, Dan Regan, Jerry Birkinsha, and Chris Taylor tremendously in- fluencial in the winning of six games. The second element of hard work was also in visible abundance. The team could be seen practicing in rain, hail, sleet, snow, heat, or cold and some- times till after six in the evening This hard work was responsible for the reputable record. The Redmen had a stingy de- fense, holding six opponents to seven or less points. Vince Down- ing led the defense with 70 tack- les. Dan Regan and Forrest Perich followed close behind with 69 and 65 tackles respectively. The team also fielded a very potent offense with Marcus Smith, junior, running over 900 yards in nine games. Coach Kersely referred to the whole season as ex- tremely good and hopes it will result in greater interest in the new Redmen football program. 1. Head coach Mike Kersely and assistants Larry Smith and Stan Purdy watch as the Redmen try for a comeback win against the Aquinas Bluestreaks The Redmen lost 21-14 despite a brilliant comeback effort 2 The 1985-86 Redmen Football Squad are, from left to right: standing. Jasen Sut- ley (manager ). Coach Chris Powers. Head Coach Mike Kersely. Tim Newkirk. David Daniels. Dale Birch. Vince Downing. Forrest Perich. Dan Regan. Jerry Birkinsha. Coach Stan Purdy and Coach Larry Smith, middle row. Louis McFeeters. Kory Webb. Jon Alexander. Benny Gibson. Bobby Mullins. Kenny Snoddy. Marcus Smith. Mike Gorm- ly. Bill Higley. Kelvin Huntington, Lance Ho- sier. Craig Miller, bottom row. Brian Kane. Chris Oswalt. Scott Christ. Chris Martin. Shannon Beckner. Richard Beien. Jeff Bar- rington. Scott Clay ter. Curtis Marshall. Ralph Dudley, and Larry Seymore Not pic- tured are Chris Taylor and Adam Birch. 3. Dale Birch (12) passes for a long gain in the Redmen rout of ACCHS. 4. Vince Downing (64) approaches the ball in the opening game of the 1985-86 season The Redmen won the season opener at Savannah. MO 21-6 109 AHS Volleyball: Setting Goals This year's Lady Redmen varsity volleyball team im- proved greatly from last year by completing the season with 19 wins and 17 losses. I thought the season was reward- ing and fun, commented varsity coach Kathy Kibler. The girls were exceptional individuals who had a lot of spirit and pride in themselves. The Redmen start- ed the season positively by de- feating Basehor and Tonganoxie. The season was led by more high- lights, with the defeat of archri- vals M.S.S.A. The junior varsity also did well by finishing the season with 8 wins and 11 losses. “This is the best season we've had in a long time, said J.V. coach Beth Sulli- van. I was very pleased with the girls' performance. Overall the season was re- warding and, because the girls set goals and strove towards them, both teams were success- ful! — AJ 1. Members of the volleyball team. Front row (left to right): Kristie Strong. Stacie Smart, Yo- landa Schweizer. Becky Farris, Ethel Downing, Margo McCoole. Becky Vandiver. Susan Cline, Amy Fitzpatrick Second row (in white): Ruth Robinson, Susan Ohlmann, Heather Greenwood. Allyson Jones, Leslie Denton. (Mgr.) Michele Ctayter: Back row Sondra Mink. Jenny Pennington. Jane Thomas, Sta- cey Rains. Allison Ferguson, Lori Seaberg. Leanne Downing, Kristina Schuetz, Laura Per- kins. Amy Robinson. 2. Senior Leslie Denton blocks against a High- land Park opponent In the Atchison Invita- tional held on October 12th. The Lady Red- men placed 2nd in the invitational 3 Seniors. Heather Greenwood and Becky Farris, and junior Yolanda Schweizer get ready for the serve from a Midway oppo- nent Unfortunately the Lady Redmen lost both games to Midway. 7-15 and 11-15 110 1. J.V. Coach Beth Sullivan (front). Coach Kathy Kibler (center), and Manager Mi- chele Clayter (back), intensely watch the Varsity play their archrivals M.S.S.A. The Lady Redmen defeated the Mount two out of three games. 2. Senior Becky Farris (left), and Junior Ally- son Jones (right), jump together to suc- cessfully block a spike from Sara Noll of M.S.S.A 111 After coasting through their 4A sub-state with routs over Hiawatha, and Hol- ton, the Atchison High Redmen traveled to Salina, and captured the 4A State Championship for the second year in a row, thanks to a last second jump shot by Brad Ball. The Redmen a.k.a. Phi Hoopa High, met a scrappy To- peka-Hayden team in the first round game and defeated them 51-33. In the semi-finals, the Red- men faced the Abilene Cow- boys. Abilene came into the game with an impressive 70-39 Page 112 1 Warren Smith shoots over a Pratt defender for two 2 Dale Birch pulls up for two more Page 113 1. Brad Ball pulls up for two as Forrest Perich readies himself for a possible rebound 2. Phi Hoopa High ', the Redmen. smile for the camera after their championship victory. victory over Garnett behind them. But all-stater Birch made sure the Redmen would come out on top by scoring a game high 32 points to lead the Red- men to a 67-60 victory. The Red- men met the Pratt Greenbacks in the finals on Saturday, March 15. Pratt had defeated Goodland in the semi-finals by three points in overtime and they were hoping to upset the defending 4A champs and almost did. With two seconds left in the game Brad Ball shot a 22 foot-jumper giving the Redmen a 38-36 victory and their second consecutive 4A State Championship. Chic Downing knew his team could pull it off. We had played in big games before, said Downing, so we knew how to handle the close ones. We didn't rush anything; we just stayed calm and executed well. The Redmen finished their season at 22-2, the best in the school's history, surpassing last year's 21-2 record. 113 1 Warren Smith drives around a Fall's City player for two in an early season Redmen victory. 2 We are the championsThe Redmen celebrate their sub-state champion- ship victory over Holton 1 Dale Birch leaves Leavenworth players up in the air with his gliding lay-up. 2 Cou- gar Downing shoots for two as Ralph Dud- ley and Dale Birch watch from below 3 Warren Smith scores over two Leaven- worth defenders Two others watch in amazement AHS Basketball: Bouncing Back The Lady Redmen had a rough start in the '85-'86 season, but came back to win their last four games and fin- ished with a 5 and 16 record. The most rewarding thing about the season was how the team never quit, but kept working and trying to improve, said Coach John Hoffman. The ladies were fun to coach. They kept a posi- tive attitude and pulled together as a team. The J.V. ended with a 5 and 9 season. I feel we have a good group of players, commented Coach Beth Sullivan. They seemed to wprk well with one an- other. If interest spreads, next season should be productive. 1. The Lady Redmen Basketball team Front row (left to right) Sondra Mink, Gia Uhrmacher. Elizabeth Moneymaker. Ethel Downing, Susie Cline, Amy Fitzpatrick. Becky Farris, Margo McCoole Back row: Kristina Schuetz. Cindy Turpin. Jen Thom- as. Leslie Denton. Allison Ferguson, Cathy Regan, Janelle Myers, Leah Hutcheson, Lisa Kastens, Lisa DeMoss. Dawn Hall, Jan- elle Bey. Heather Greenwood, Amy Flory. Leanne Downing Not pictured, managers Mistsy Dove, JoLynn Adamson and Allyson Jones 2. Senior Heather Greenwood looks for a pass to a teammate, while a Highland op- ponent guards her 3. Senior Ethel Downing prepares to shoot, while teammate Lisa Kastens (Senior), dis- tracts a Hghland opponent. Unfortunately the Lady Redmen lost to Highland 60-43 116 1. Junior Margo McCoole attempts a layup as Junior Lisa DeMoss looks on. The Lady Redmen played a hard game against M S S A . but lost by two points with the final score 42-40 2 Varsity coach John Hoffman smiles in approval and J.V coach Beth Sullivan shouts encouragement as Senior Becky Farris scores 117 AHS Wrestlers: Fuel The Flame Of Victory Twenty-five stairs and four laps ... now! That's what an AHS wrestler would hear from coach George Worley or Chris Powers if he was late for a prac- tice. The wrestlers practiced everyday after school 'til about 4:30 p.m. The hard work paid oft and the team ended the season with a dual record of seven wins six loses and one tie. Wrestlers seem to have a lan- guage of their own. To some the terms Half-Nelson or Double Chicken Wing may mean a short person or something to eat. but to a wrestler, they mean moves that could get them points or a pin. Dieting is a key part in wrestling besides the skills and techniques learned. Many wrestlers exper- ienced that moment of truth when he weighed in to see if he met his weight class or not. If not,’ he would try to reduce his weight quickly or forfeit his match. 1 Senior Jerry Birkinsho pins a wrestler at sub-state 2 Chris Martin. Sophomore, takes down his opponent at a home match 3 The AHS wrestlers tor the 1985- 86 season are as follows from left to right First row Amy Robinson, manager. Matt Thummel; Richard Beien, Tom Pennington, Mitch West. Scott Dorsey. Chris Martin: Matt Warzeka. Ruth Robinson, manager Middle Shanon Beckner. Brian Wilburn. Louis McFeeters. Kory Webb. Chris Taylor. Ed Goad. James Bowen. Shawn Schraer. Rick Van Wagoner. Back. Jerry Birkinsho; Rick Boldridge. David Bahr. Bobby Mullins, Charles Thomas. Kelvin Huntington. Craig Miller. Kenneth Snoddy 4 Senior. Scott Dorsey, is getting ready to take down his opponent at sub-state in Holton 5 Junior Kenny Snoddy pins his Benton opponent at a homo match 1 Senior Shawn Schraer puts a hold on his opponent 2 Kenny Snoddy gets a grip on his oppo- nent 3 Senior. Chris Taylor prepares to start a match 4 Freshman. Frank Moranz attempts to take his opponent down to the mat at sub-state Moranz was the only AHS wrestler to compete at state 5 Coach Powers, and seniors. Chris Taylor and Rick Boldridge concentrate on a home match 119 AHS Track Setting The Pace The 1986 track team had a tough season Most of the members competed in eight track meets and won many medals The team had several competitive meets sched- uled such as. the Smithville Relays and the Tongonoxie Relays. At the Lafayette track meet some of the boys and girls ran their best times against strong Missouri teams The girls 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 relay teams did well throughout the season and also the boys jumpers. Greg and Chip Bol- dndge. medafed m every meet Of the distance runners. Jen Thomas and Eric Schuler steadily improved their times They both proved to be encour- agement for other runners. This year eleven runners competed m regionals. which was a vast increase from previous years if these talented runners continue to compete again next year, this AHS track team should set the pace for future teams. J.P 1. Sophomore Dana Stone runs competi- tively against Angie Dtckason of M S S. A in the 200 yard dash at the Atchison Invi- tational held on April 22. 2 Sophomore Jerry Dudley strives for a good time as he runs against a Lansing opponent in the 100 yard dash 3. Senior Ethel Downing sprints past a Sa- vannah runner in the 200 yard dash at the Platte City track meet. 120 1 Members of the track team 1st row Amy Fitzpatrick. Tami Toms. Jodi Mullen. Lisa Kastens. Ethel Downing, LeAnne Downing. Kristina Schuetz. Jen Thomas. Kristie Strong. Jane Thomas. Jenny Pen- nington 2nd row Allyson Jones. JoLynn Adamson. Dana Stone. Adam Birch. Paul Kane. Ralph Dudley. Kelly Clark. Shannon Becknar. Brian Kane. Matt Warzeka. Mike Bewley. Lori Seaburg. 3rd row Kenny Mann. Larry Seymore. Eric Schuler. Todd Kuhnert. Scott Christ. Brandon Rader. Mike Gormly. Charles Thomas. David Bahr. Mark White. Jerry Birkmsha. Jerry Dudley. Jim Sowers Not pictured managers. Victoria Bisping. Kim Ferguson 2 Junior Allyson Jones finishes the mile run at the Atchison Invitational, while Kathy Kibler shouts encouragement from be- hind 86 Linksters Flame The Fairway The 1986 Golf Team had a very successful year with a team made up of only two freshmen, three sophomores, and three juniors Coach Bill Roe said the team showed steady improvement throughout the sea- son. evidenced by their third place finish in the 4A regionais held m Atchison The team missed going to State by only nine strokes individual golfers did well also Lance Hoisier. at a Tramgular held at Sun flower Hill, placed second. Kelvin Hunting - ton. placed third, and Chris Pruessner. placed fourth, all against 5A and 6A op- ponents Hosier also medaied with an eight over par 80 m the AHS Invitational 1 Lance Hosier, junior, addresses the ball on hole one during a match against Perry- LeCompton 2. Chris Pruessner. sopho- more. follows through after a shot during the Atchison Invitational 3 Scott Loescher. junior, prepares to tee-off against Perry-LeCompton. 4 The 1986 Golf Team included from left to right Scott Loescher, Kelvin Huntington. Lance Hosier. Todd Parker. Chris Pruessner. Trent Carlson. Chris Phalen. and Bryan Botts. 12 This year's tennis team was again a young one, com- posed mainly of freshmen and sophomores. However, the lack of older players didn't hurt the team's play any. This year's tennis team was very competi- tive even though it played against state powerhouses such as Leavenworth, Maur Hill, La- fayette and Olathe South. Two doubles teams and two singles players competed in regionals play at Topeka-Hayden with all players doing very well. AHS Tennis Leaves Competition ABLAZE !!! 1. Tim Newkirk serves the ball to his opponent in a dual match against Immaculata. 2 Members of the 1986 tennis team were (back row. left to right) Coach Mary laincz. Fiaz Zaman. Shawn Schraer. Jeff Barrington, Tim Newkirk. Bill Higley, John Elmore, Linda Clark, Stacey Smart. Suzie Klein and Jon Ramirez 3 Yolanda Schweizer successfully returns a serve in a dual match against Immaculata. 123 1 Redmen watch as Pratt defender makes a shot while at the state games held at the Bicentennial Center at Salina. 2 Atchison High students flash their red and gold apparel on the afternoon of a football game. 3 Many students enjoyed the new Coca-Cola machine in the com- mons although the pop was only available after lunch hours 4 The Atchison High School Alumni parades their float in front of the library 124 Atchison area businesses and clubs have been typi- cally generous this last year. Aside from their generosity in supporting the yearbook by buying advertising space in this yearbook, they have also been generous in their support of the newspaper. In addition to sup- porting our school publications, the businesses have also donated supplies and time for many activi- ties throughout the year. Food and paper supplies for the senior breakfast were donated by local businesses. Area employees also served as voluntary judges for the homecoming floats. The musi- cal and spring play would not have been possible without help from the community clubs and businesses. Prizes at the after- prom breakfast were also donat- ed by local merchants. It is not only the advertising and donations which have earned our gratitude. The Atchison business community was a big supporter of our 4-A State basketball team, offering them encouragement and congratulations at almost any opportunity. Area businesses also cooperated in the DECA and work-study programs, making it possible for students to earn credit and invaluable experience in the work place. Finally, area businesses offered a variety of clothing, cosmetic and sports merchandise for our students. TFIANKS, Atchison businesses. We appreciate your support! Ads And Ends Strong Body Shop, Inc. BOB STRONG Owner 113 SOUTH 8th STREET ATCHISON. 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After all the screaming and excitement, comes the task of actually choosing the car and its options. So it's off to the local car dealer to look at all the cars and to place the order. The type of car must be a ’Vette! decides the happy senior. The car dealer then produces a long list of options. The senior then decides on all the options and with that, the car is ordered. Delivery day is set for the day of graduation. Slowly the days drag by, and finally graduation day is here. After the ceremony the beaming senior spots a shiny red ‘Vette' in the far corner of the parking lot. The proud father hands him the keys and within minutes the overjoyed senior is taking the car for its first spin.-tn 127 Coast to Coast TOTAL HARDY ARE Everything for the do-it-yourselfer Twelve departments plus rental equipment Ye're here to help you! Dallas Susie Shepherd, Ovners 609 Commercial Street Atchison, Kansas 66002 Phone: (913) 367-7616 1 DOMANN DRUG t 504 Commercial Street Atchison, Kansas 66002 367-6074 For Your Medicine Health Needs.” Pharmacists: Dave Domann Bernard Domann Mike Shanks Car Wash Catastrophes Many people spend time taking care of their cars and while doing this, certain unfortunate incidents can happen. If you ever wash your car at the car wash, be careful. Lisa Huber couldn't figure out why her windshield smeared under the wipers until she realized that she washed and waxed them that day at the car wash. Missy Blakely remembered the time she left her window down at the car wash and Mrs. Ketter remembered the day her car stalled in the car wash because she had got her engine's spark plugs wet. Washing your car at home can be dan- gerous,'' said Jen Thomas. She once sprayed water through the window of a passing car. Scott Higley recalled the time the jet of water from a sprayer knocked the letter off his car. Instead of saying 'MUSTANG', my car said, ’UTANGV'-aj NESTLER CLEANERS WHAT'S WORTH DOING IS WORTH DOING WELL 716 Com’l St. Phone 367-236 ATCHISON. KANSAS Congratulations to the Atchison High School Class of 1986 olden To uch Tanning Salon 731 commercial Atcmison. Kansas 66002 (9131367-2096 FARRIS AND WERRING 110 North 5th Street Atchison, Kansas nmmmmimiiiiimiiimimmmimmmmmmmmmi 128 STANTON MORTUARY 800 Kansas Atchison. Kansas 66002 Congratulations to the Boys 4-A Basketball Champions and the graduating class of 1966 ituiinV BRANDS FOR GUYS AND GALS Iff, I f VIS, OCfAN-PAC ftC, Lf f 6Rf, ACHf, ftXAS VASSARfTff. BOBB f BROOK5, WRAHGLfR JR COORPINATfS 619 21 GN THE MALI Psychology Reports Enlightening My report is called 'Group Hysteria' and it's out of ’Psychology Today', informs a stu- dent enrolled in one of Mr. Taylor's Psycholo- gy classes. Although the seniors are only given a chance to give reports on various Fridays, they tend to agree that the reporst are very interesting and worth the time. The reports are obtained through reading psychology magazines, articles from the newspaper, or from watching a show on television. The reports are very enlightening. One minute you may find yourself learning why men make better bosses than females; why it's easier to learn in a classroom when seated in a circle, and even learn why students whose last names begin with a letter closer to the beginning of the alphabet are more intelligent than those students whose last names begin with a letter closer to the end of the alpha- bet. Tim Newkirk, senior, enrolled in Mr. Taylor's first hour Psychology class, wrapped up the reports by saying, The psychology reports were very informa- tive, but they were easy enough to come up with Friday before class! Above: Jin Wilson, senior, reods an important tact from her mag- azine in which she found her report to the class. Tan Now; Pay Later Catching indoor rays is becoming a year-round past time for many AHS students. Tanning salons have become popular because of advances in technology. New tanning beds promote gradual tanning and block out sunburn-linked rays. But let the tanner beware: For an increasing number of Americans, a place in the sun is not so great. Tanning alpha rays may damage the connec- tive tissue and deep blood vessels in the skin which could affect the body's immune system. Worse, the rays can cause toxic reactions in those who don't wear goggles. Tanning also causes premature ag- ing of the skin. The American Cancer Society is trying to edu- cate the public about the link between tanning and skin cancer, a disease that has soared dramatically in the United States in the past decade. But with the help of The American Cancer Society and health classes, the number of people tanning seems to be cooling off a bit. Many AHS students have no intention of giving up the risky quest for that suntanned look. Whatever the risks, AHS students seem willing to over look them for the deceptively healthy - looking golden glow.-rf James P Brown DOS 104 North bth Suite 5 Atchison, KS 66002 367-2245 Wa———————i■■mi 367 0007 LOCAL Outside KS 1 ♦800-367-8262 C C LACHERVL JACOBSON MANAGER NANCY REAVIS Alf tilSDK OWNER TRAVEL CENTER OF ATCHISON 71 5 Commercial St ATCHISON KS 66002 Rl VERBEND AUTO PAINTING FENDER REPAIR 201 COMMERCIAL ATCHISON. KS 66002 (913) 367 1048 CAR POLISHING CAR CLEAN UP CUSTOM WINDOW-TINTING INSURANCE WORK raVai!� SS m,CH J0HNS0 130 ‘Waft-Ont ( WtCcomt Ournt -Opt ato cfthe ' Liw F AMIl V HAIR FASHIONS V ri-; • • 8o8 cHvJy Voi cTyppcnntmtntt cSuiti cN Caff cfitckiion, D(t. 66002 IV’SI 013 367.2699 Uown Countiy C7tti SufifiCy, £Jnc. 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This prob- ably leads to you you to believe that hair care was an expensive hobby, which It was, but it was also another way to express originality. Picture: Missy Blakley playfully pretends to cut junior Melissa Avey's hair during class, -jd where science gets down to business Equal Opportunity Employer M F H V American know-how is alive and well every day at Rockwell International. Rockwell International Quality Products From the Heart oi' the Grain Belt Midwest Grain Products Extends Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Fantastic 1986 Graduating Class of Atchison High School May You Have Continued Success in the Future Our Alma Mater There is a place called Atchison And in this town so bold The proud Redmen of Atchison High School colors red and gold. The teachers we'll always treasure Ve il thank them just in spite For all the homework we had to do Every weekday night. Working Hard for higher grades Cramming for a test Showing at each pep assembly Just which class was best. Athletes, cheerleaders. Golden Girls too They've kept out spirits high Those fondest memories are ours to keep As the years pass slowly by. And in the future, we ll all look back To the good times we had in hand At Atchison Senior High School Number One throughout the land. Lisa Federinko OLD rASHIONCD HAMBURGERS 1 Oth and Skyway @02i[Bffei2ffl[laaa0ais ©ffettOaMsaaia SQosa 0ff flDQSo SafflVa Family “a SflauQ all [paapflaB ARENSBERGS M1 3 Main Cap of the Mall Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1986! Kentucky Fried Chicken Here’s a good study habit that realty pays off. “We Do Chicken Riuht , � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � , UNIT RAIL ANCHOR COMPANY 2604 Industrial St. Atchison, Kansas 66002 913-367-7200 Why Save? Many AHS students have jobs, mainly to earn money. What do the students do with their mon- ey? Most of it goes for clothes, cars, and other things such as gifts or maybe clothing accesso- ries. Many students save their money. Junior Melissa Avey says that the only reason she has a savings account is to save money but. “That doesn't always mean I have the money to save. Also, I withdraw money too often. Senior Lisa Feder- inko says that “A savings account is good only if the money is hard to take out. Most students are thankful for savings ac- counts. If the money is saved properly, which means more money is deposited than withdrawn, the students are able to save money for college, the car they've always wanted, or for their own expenses, whatever they may be. Shoelaces The dying craze of shoelaces hit AHS in the 1985- 86 school year. Whether it be the untying ability not to wear them or the tangled necessity to weave different colors into their high tops, AHS students put their personalities to work once again. Some students chose to wear laces with catchy phrases and boyfriends' names and others strove for the bright flourescent colors and technical knots. 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Old !Jt , gC a 605 Commercial Ramsay Court Atchison, Ks. 66002 913-367-HORD Service For Chuck Hord technician And when you respond with dogma with arrogance I shall return to my silent self that I may return tomorrow to accept or reject your postulate-your retort For in my silent self is all that has gone before The tear-the smiles-the thorns-the rose For I too am human with needs and frailities of humanity And you-in your youth-are becoming And here I stand-not against you but for you As I sense your struggle to become So to you-my student-1 care even when I seem not to care I'm not here to flunk you nor to give you an A I'm here to teach you And if you struggle in my course I understand For I too have made the struggle and still struggle And if I could teach you anything I would lead you straight way to the Age of Reason And there I would rest my case For there you would become for destiny is to be yours By Jack Chapman 137 What Does It Mean? Twenty years from now when you go back to read all the cute little phrases in your yearbook, do you honestly think you'll know what they mean? For instance, Remember last Friday, we had such a great time! .. the truth is No! I don't! I don't even remember your last name (which by the way is not included in the signature). But this person did include the “87 , so you figure out that that is the junior class you look through the pictures and names and you come across four people with the same first name. (Wonder if they're related to the Milk Car- ton children?) You eliminated two, who weren't your friends. But you still have two people left; you go crazy looking but you probably won't ever find out who wrote it. If you do figure out who' wrote it, you must still find out just what it meant and if it was worth remembering. So, a word of ad- vice: Include your last name, in your signature, and skip the, We had such a great time ... The Fido's had it although the “Fluffy's were a close second of the pets owned by AHS students. The students that were polled seemed to have favored dogs, but the cats were a close rival. Some of the names for dogs ranged from “Muff to Bandit or from “Pony Boy to “Roscoe . The names also included Pudges. “Buffy, Brutus. “Wags, and “Spot. The origin of the names also had variety, from younger siblings, friends of the family, and from an animal's personal characteristics. Cat's names came from the same origins, but varied consider- ably. We had Pepper , Kit- Kat , “CoCoa , “Pooky , Rain- bow , Silver , and probably the most original of all. “Kitty . Other pets were Herman the hampster, “Tweety the bird, and several varieties in the mid- dle. Many people, when ques- tioned, also threw in the names of younger brothers, sisters, and anything from girlfriends to teddy bears as their favorite pets. Con- sidering the love expressed for these pets, being considered a pet may be a compliment. Pets have the ability to get away with almost anything from disgracing the owner, by drag- ging the trash through the house when company was present, to eating the family's steaks. Pets also have the ability to make someone happy and make them feel loved. As Mrs. Ketter revealed, Pets are there even when no one else is. — jd My Friend Fido Flash Backs In Fashions Remember when you were looking through your par- ents' old photos and laugh- ing at your mom's ugly little white shoes and your dad's slicked back hair? Well believe it or not all those styles came back. Every- where at AHS you could see those same old styles. Some peo- ple even wore their parents old clothes. Borrowing dad's clothes became popular with girls and guys started wearing Varsity let- ter sweaters like their fathers once wore. I bet you can't wait until you have kids to see if may- be the styles you once wore will be in with them, -ft Challenger Disaster Leaves Blazing Memories It was 11:38 a.m., January 26, 1986. The space shuttle chal- lenger lifted off. The launch pad cleared as thousands of spectators viewed the shuttle roll to its back. Mission controls speci- fied instructions, Challenger, go at throttle up. Commodore Sco- bee replied, Roger, go at throt- tle up. One second later, at 11:39.13 a.m., the Challenger blasted into a thunderbolt of metal splinters, leaving a ten-mile high cloud that hung in the sky for hours. The seven men and wom- en aboard were instantly inciner- ated along with the shuttle itself. The only remainder-debris float- ing in the Atlantic Ocean. The crew included: Ellison S. Onizuka, age 39, the Challenger's aero- space engineer and the father of two; fourty-year-old Michael J. Smith, father of three, the pilot of the ill-fated mission who had been a much decorated Navy Fli- er and had waited five long years for his first air flight; Gregory B. Jar- vis, 41, also married, sent to con- duct experiments for building betfer sat elites; Judith Resnik, a thirty-six year old divorcee and the second American woman in space in 1984, who was the chal- lenger's electrical engineer; laser physicist and second blacl American in space, Ronald E McNair, 35, a father of two; an last, but not least, the crew mem ber Christa McAuliff. a thirty-sev en year old social studies teach and mother of two from Co cord. New Hampshire. She he hoped to beam a lesson back her classroom that day. Eac member of fhe challenger ere will be remembered forever 1 their contributions of seeking t secrets of the universe. It is these seven scouts of scien that we, the Trailblazer Staff, w fo dedicate our yearbook 1 May they rest in peace.-If 144