Blue Valley High School - Reflections Yearbook (Stanley, KS)

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BV is out to ‘Catch the Wave!’ This year was a trying year for the Blue Valley students. With the split of over half the population going to the school “up North, ”students had to pull together and show that they could make it as a smaller school. Well, you know what? They did it. They formed clubs and got caught up with school pride and spirit. The athletes at Blue Valley finished strong in the league this year, while the drama department put on great, well-directed plays. The spirit and enthusiasm was by far the greatest improvement at BV all year long. The students cared for one another and took great pride in the school. Blue Valley came to be known as the “Classic” school as well as picking up the names; BV South, the Hick School, Blue Valley Tractor, etc But even with all the name calling, BV students showed great pride in their school and the administration. They carried out some old traditions, yet they made some new ones, too. The student body took on a studious atmosphere throughout the year. They took their grades seriously and they wanted to achieve academic goals set by the faculty and peers. Yet, they always took every opportunity to have fun and socialize. With pep assemblies held quite regularly, It was an opportunity to show their support and spirit. A new element was added to the students’ daily lives — homeroom. It was not the great success they had hoped, but it was another way to socialize with their friends. Even with the split, Blue Valley Students showed that they could make It and have fun at the same time. So, let’s “Catch the Wave” back to the 1986-87 “classic” school year that they enjoyed. Opening 5

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§¥IJDENI 1111 “Catching the wave” of teenage life is easy all over the world. Who says one can’t attend a small high school like Blue Valley and Still have fun? From wild weekends to simple fashions, from tropical vacations to supporting school teams, students at BV in 1987 were just like everyone else. One way to tell was by style — the “in” fashions included Guess?, Levi’s, Reebok and Outback Red, not to mention long hairstyles for girls and “The Boz” for guys. Conservative dress was tossed to the wind come spirit week when students donned the designated outfit for each day to show their team support. Man spent Friday nights at BV for games, dances or plays when not shopping, working or good old-fashionec partying! Perhaps the best part of school was not going tc school — that is to say, going on vacations. Popula spots in ’87 included (of course!) warm beaches ant ski resorts in Colorado. Others went “home for th holidays” to visit old friends and family. Keeping busy from August through May, Blue Val ley Tigers “caught the wave” of student life.