Birch Run High School - Panther Tales Yearbook (Birch Run, MI)

Page 13 text:

WITH SPIRIT Upper left and clock- wise: Sophomores Kelly Westcoat and Heidi Raquepaw are engaged in a hilarious baby food eating relay at the Homecoming pep assem- bly. Panther mascott R.J. Collins was acting goofy as usual. When asked what was the best part about being The Panther , he replied, Whipping 'The Chicken' on the track and getting a standing ovation from the Birch Run side, and sincere death threats from the Frankenmuth side. It takes guts to wear that costume, but as R.J. said, T ’ike to act goofy!

Page 12 text:

FANS BLAST WEEK by Hollie Gerger The fun and excitement of Spirit Week once again sprang into action. It started off with Monday as T-shirt, hat and shades day, Tuesday was hunter day, Wednesday Hawaiian day, and Thursday nerd day, and Friday was of course the infamous Blue and Gold day. The excitement contin- ued at the pep assembly that afternoon. There was an excellent turnout from the faculty and students. There were class spirit competitions, relays, and a special performance by the Varsity Pom-Pon squad with the Pep-Band. The 1987 Varsity football team was announced by their captain Daryl Boyce. And it all ended with the audience, cheerleaders, and pom-pon squads joining the Pep-Band for the school fiqht sonq. Upper left and clock- wise: Freshman Lee Anne James smiles for the camera on nerd day. Lee Anne is also involved in girl's basketball. Mr. and Mrs. Cummings decked out on T-shirt, hat and shades day. Mrs. Cummings also wore her authentic Hawaiian muumuu on Hawaiian day, while Mr. Cummings wore his matching shirt. Junior Casey Burditt and Senior Tom Szostak are almost ready to go hunting, but there's no gun! Even though not every- one agrees on making fools of themselves by dressing up, those of us who did had a BLAST!!!

Page 14 text:

SENIORS WIPE ’EA OUT by Hoi lie Gerger The Class of 1988 once again showed their creativ- ity as their unique float wiped out the underclass- men entries in the annual float jug competition. This win improved their overall float record to 2-1-1 since they also captured the jug during their sophomore year. Although the seniors won, each class worked hard and together. Everyone helped everyone and the seemingly insurmountable task got done. As a newcomer Junior Michelle Haley commented, When it comes down to it, everything and everyone pulls together and cliques don't matter. The hard work which re- sulted in four fine float competition entries paid off as they were brought into the parade staging area for judging prior to the five o'clock parade. Other entries were sponsored by S.A.D.D. (Students Against Drunk Driving) and F.H.A. (Future Homemakers of America). The balmy weather which provided an ideal setting for the parade continued through the half-time activ- ities. As the tension mounted, the students were getting riled and the floats were presented to the anxious crowd. In the photo upper left Erin Massey, sec- retary of the senior class, accepts the jug on behalf of The Class of 1988. 1988 For four years straight, we've upheld a reputation. And now we feel we need a vacation. There was sand and sun and t o funj We're reaching our goal to be number one! Then the sun went down and the night came about- So now it's time Vikings, to WIPE YOU OUT!!! 10