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

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BSHS found Homecoming ’86 SLIPPERY WHEN WET As excitment and anticipation grew within each of us, on the day of Oct. 11, Homecoming 1986, students, friends, and spectators woke up to a cloudy day which later turned into rain. Beginning at 9 a.m., the parade and festivities went right on schedule although sprinkling rain added a touch of gloom. Float construction began the week of Homecoming '86 with each class trying its best to create the most original float. When the votes were finally tallied, a group of happy sophomores raised their voices when they heard their float took first. The juniors placed second. However, the rain never stop- ped anxious students and spec- tators from watching the Braves defeat Turner, 14-0, in a soggy Homecoming game. Finally half-time festivities began as the cheerleaders, Bon- nerettes, and Homecoming can- didates made their way down the rain-soaked track. After waiting for the much- anticipated announcement, Kathleen Stephan, the '85 Homecoming Queen, placed the tiara on Mary Shannon Brady’s head. After the game, going home and stopping off to grab a bite to eat, finishing getting ac- cessories for the dance, and changing into dry clothes, students couldn’t wait for the dance which began at 7 p.m. Music from Sound Design echoed through the commons as students kicked up their heals and boogied until the dance festivities ended at 11 p.m. Seniors Andy Adkins and Mitch Bernard and junior Chris Hall clown around at a BBO held for the football team. Spirit Week Although Spirit Week wasn’t well sup- ported. a few BSHS students showed their participation. Pictured clockwise, seniors Patti McCoy and Becky Holloway dress up for Nerd Day; senior Mitch Bernard shows his Braves' sign for Black and Orange Day; sophomore Suni Mize models her sheet for Toga Day; sophomores Allan Sutton and Mark Stockman get crazy on Dress-Like-the- Opposite-Sex Day.

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Sports scene Road stops '87... 1986 was a year of surprises I for the Kansas City sports I scene. The normally tough Kan- I sas City Royals had a dismal I year, yet the Kansas City Chiefs I entered the play-offs for the first time in seventeen years. The Chiefs, however, fell short in the play-offs when they lost to the New York Jets, Kansas City also had its share in the national spotlight, especially when Heisman Trophy winner Bo Jackson shocked the sports world by tur- ning down a million-dollar foot- ball contract to sign with the Royals. Yet despite this achievement, the Royals had their down moments when skipper Dick Howser left the team last July due to a brain tumor. On the other hand, the Chiefs treated K.C. fans to a surprising- ly pleasant year when they finished with a winning record. However, despite this success, the Chiefs fired Coach John Mackovic and replaced him with Frank Gansz. Aside from the Royals and the Chiefs, the Kansas City Comets also made a coaching switch when Rick Benben was fired and was replaced by Dave Clements. The college sports scene also brought its share of highlights, and many fans were caught up in the NCAA tournament as they rooted for KSU and KU in the ,§arlY ----------------------- Happy Birthday! Freshened up by a $69 million renova- tion, Lady Liberty received the biggest bash of the year. Having survived five wars and 18 presidents. Miss Liberty re- mains America's enduring symbol of idealism, energy, and self-confidence. The celebration went off without a hitch: four days of gala fireworks and I tall ships made the Statue of Liberty's 100th birthday a success. Six million people crowded around New York har- bour while millions more watched the ex- travaganza on television. —float stops '87. '.. Voices across America... “The reality is that what Madonna is suggesting to teenagers is a path to perma- nent poverty.” —Alfred Moran, of New York Ci- ty’s Planned Parenthood, on the hit record by Madonna, “Papa Don’t Preach.” I like challenge and con- troversy-1 like to tick people off. — Rock star Madonna “We did not—repeat, did not—trade weapons or anything else for hostages— nor will we.” — President Reagan, after news reports of arms deals with Iran persisted. “I guess we’ve muddied the waters surrounding the question of a person's right to die.” — Rev. Harry Cole, whose com- atose wife recovered six days after he was denied permission to turn off her life support systems. “It’s not the most intellectual job in the world, but I do have to know the letters.” —Wheel of Fortune hostess Vanna White, who rose to celebrity status during the year. “It is wonderful to be back in the West. All I know is that I’m free, in the West and delighied to see you.” — Nicholas Daniloff, U.S. News World Report correspondent, arrested by the Soviets on spy charges. “Honey, Detween you and me, that girl was the least-liked girl around.” — Miss Florida Molly Pescoe on Miss America Kellye Cash “I wish I had been Superman, so I could have saved them. — Mario Carrillo, a Dallas fourth- grader on the Challenger explo- sion. Scandal refuses to exit The Iran-Contra scandal. Perhaps no issue during 1986-87 received more attention than this controversy that arose dur- ing President Reagan’s term. But what is the truth? Honestly, the entire story isn’t known to the public, but the Iran-Contra scam was an agree- ment only select White House and military officials knew about. The controversy involves the secret transportation of military arms to Iran in ex- change for American hostages. Later, it was learned that money earned from the sales of these arms was diverted to Contra rebels in Nicaragua. However, these procedures were against the law and so- meone had to be responsible, but who? Many military officials, in eluding former National Securi- ty Advisor John Poindexter and Lt. Col. Oliver North, were brought to trial as being involv- ed, but the two were protected by the Fifth Amendement. After being cited by North as knowing the dealings went on, President Ronald Reagan denied even participating in such a scam and pleaded with the American people to believe that his administration wasn’t direclty involved. As more hearings and in- vestigations go on, the public began to learn some parts of the true story, but no one is for sure if the entire controversy will ever be revealed. No matter what, the Iran-Contra scandal was, without a doubt, one of the year’s top news stories. Student Llfe 13

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Homecoming Royalty ’86 Pictured left: Senior Mary Brady, the 1986 Homecoming Queen. Top photo: seniors Lori Delana. left, and Julie Laing, Homecoming candidates. Bottom photo: pictured left, Becky Rehm, junior attendant, and Angie Rogers, sophomore attendant. Sophomores Tony Avant, left, and Brian Jackson didn't let the rain spoil their ride on the fire engine. Sophomores Tina Myers and Steve Klise add finishing touches to their first-place float. Homecoming 15