Bonner Springs High School - Totem Pole Yearbook (Bonner Springs, KS)

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Showing their spirit: C. Courtney. R. McConlco. M. Hohman, T. Knight, and M. Orser ride on the fire engine during the Homecoming parade. Huddls upl Junior Jerry Dalebout gives ju- nior powder puffers Barbara Knoche and Carrie Seaton some pre-game advice. All punksd out. Sophomore Tracy Blankenship shows her spirit during Stuco Punk Rock Day. Homo swoot home. Seniors Lora Hendricks and Sherry Herdman demonstrate how a locker can become a second home. Opening ♦ 3

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cw Qtow Enjoying a ten-minute break. Seniors Lisa Loftln and Burt Tabor have a small snack while conversing with friends. Put your head on my shoulder. Powder Puff cheerleader Andy Adkins gives his condolences to junior Mlste Bltner otter her squad lost to the seniors. The first step Winding Its way through many obstacles, friendships, and memo- ries, the long path of life offers us the chance to grow with each new step. For BSHS students, the first step towards a new year came on Aug. 22, when 417 students en- rolled. Immediately filling our lock- ers with snapshots, posters, and school books, we were making memories without realizing it. The next step was to get involv- ed—whether it meant participat- ing on the volleyball team or finding that perfect after-school Job. Other activities—football games, Homecoming, and a con- stant stream of homework—gently guided us into the swing of things. On a larger level, BSHS stepped up its academic standards, with a get-tough absentee policy and a shift to more traditional English courses. Although there were many steps to cross on the individual level, there were greater barriers met by those around the world ... 2 ♦ Opening

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All together now. Senior Al Cummings leads eight wrestlers wrestling In the Stuco Christmas assembly. The next step On a national level, various steps slowed our pace as we ex- perienced worry and frustration last summer when Shiite Muslims held American citizens hostage aboard a 747. We also came one step closer to a summer without baseball during a one-day strike. Shattering the stability of our al- lies in Mexico, an earthquake took Its toll on an entire nation. 1985 was also the year when air travel and airport safety became questionable. Stepping Into the spotlight, the AIDS controversy took the nation by storm when movie star Rock Hudson died of the disease during the summer. The frightening Chicago Bears came out of the woods to capture Super Bowl XX with the help of William Refrigerator Per- ry and Jim McMahon, stomping the Patriots, 44-10. Closer to home, the K.C. Royals captured a great victory when they came from behind to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals. However big or small the step, we all found ourselves venturing one step closer” to the goals we plan for the future. Let' show them what we've gotl Seniors Wendl Coffman, Tonya Ferrell, Brldgette Greer and junior Kellie Hulsey show enthusiasm at a basketball pep assembly. 4 ♦ Opening Oo Hawallanl Junior Dawn Pickett shows off her lets during Stuco spirit week. I'm on topi Sophomore A.C. Smith sits upon a trash can In the junior hall during a break.