Barton Community College - Spoke Yearbook (Great Bend, KS)

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Cougars Wind Up Homecoming Victorious !!! Homecoming activities began with a pep rally on February 11th. In a combined effort, the pep band and cheerleaders aroused a winning spirit in both students and team members. That evening. Student Senate sponsored a dance featur¬ ing the music of Astra. The Candidates for King and Queen were presented. They were: Becky Turner, Lyons sopho¬ more; E.B. Bias, Ellinwood sophomore; Tamara Burger, Clay Center Sophomore; Jada. Schaffer, Great Bend Academy of Beauty student; Betty Vanek, Claflin freshman. Also, Lee Keller, Preston freshman; David Graf, Great Bend sophomore; Chris Mclnteer, Minneola sophomore; and John Mace, Great Bend Academy of Beauty student. Not just a popularity contest, the search for a King and Queen to reign homecoming begins within the school’s groups and organizations. The organizations nominate their candidates and then the entire student body votes on these. After narrowing down the competition, the candidates are then interviewed by a panel of students and teachers. Every¬ one is asked, “ What is your goal in life and how do you plan to achieve it.” Betty Vanek and Chris Mclnteer were chosen on the basis of their and participation in school activities. As the Cougars met the Seward County Saints, Vanek and Mclnteer were crowned between the women’s and men’s game on February 12th. Dennis Schumacher fights for a lay-up. Victory became more than the word for the day, when it became reality as both the men and women won their games. The Lady Cougars gained the win over Seward County with a score of 107-19, and the men downed the Saints with an 84- 70 win. Upcoming Valentines Day helped create the atmosphere for the Homecom¬ ing Dance, as the candidates pictures were showcased in hearts. Cade (Skelly) Nagy and Pam Kingin dance to the music of “Astra.” 24

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“Annie” wins the hearts of everyone The BCCC Fine Arts Department presented the musical, “Annie Get Your Gun” on March 11 and 12, 1983. With six weeks of practice behind them, the cast members were ready for the standing-room-only audiences. When the community college orchestra started playing, the tension reached its highest peak. Charlie Davenport (Greg Stephens) and Dolly Tate (Meg Sims) began capturing the audience’s attention, while Frank Butler (D.J. Sims) and Annie Oakley (Karen Graber) captured its heart. Tears of joy, relief and sadness were released after the Finale. Hugs and kisses reflected the closeness built among cast members through the long weeks of rehearsals. The production required the talents of many community and college people. Students built sets under the direction of local adults. Directors Ken Shaheen and Karyl Morrison worked endlessly blocking scenes and helping actors develop characters. Sound and lights were added, and the orchestra directed by J.B. Webster provided the music which crowned the production. J.B. Webster and the communtiy orchestra work with the castfor perfect timing. Frank Butler (D.J. Sims) sings “I ' m a Bad Bad Man’’ to the girls o ' Cincin nati (Betty Vanek, Ina McGuinness and Krista Norton). Charlie Davenport (Greg Sims), Buffalo Bill (Bob Allford) and Pawnee Bill (Robert Feldt) talk about the new sensation Annie Oakley, while Mac (K. B. Bell) encourages customers to see the show.