Center High School - Yellow Jacket Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1973 volume:

ye OTX Dac c t 73 centeR biete school 87 IS bolraes kansascit dqissogiri oolume 3Z You might have noticed that last year's Yellowjacket was volume number 24 and this year's volume number is 37. After some discussion about how old the “Yellowjacket really is, research in the library turned up the first “Yellowjacket from 1936. So with red faces, we would like to present the thirty-seventh volume of the “Yellowjacket.” R Faction came in many forms— increased membership in some clubs, the “Hillbilly Bash,” more kids actually staying at school through the entire day, political speakers during Activity Period, getting together with friends, discussions, lectures, homework, thoughts, beliefs, ideas. The year was what you made it. It was left up to you to do with as you wished. No one forced you to do anything but the bare essentials. Your reaction to various programs and policies reflected your beliefs and decisions. No matter what choice you made it did affect other individuals. In retrospect, the period from August 1972 through May 1973 will be hard to forget for everyone in the school, the city, the country, and probably the world. SCHOOL School starting a full week before Labor Day. React a pie eating contest to invoke spirit at an unusual but well attended Icebreaker Dance, a message in the bulletin on the day of the first activity period of the year, “'All students will be expected to take part in some activity during the activity period. Students not interested in the scheduled activities may go to the cafeteria to study, visit or relax. Seniors may go to the Senior Lounge. a message the following day stated, “I was disappointed yesterday in that there were way too many students who had nothing to do during activity period.” the closing of the Senior Lounge, Sub-Committee on smoking. J-'.v.' w-. CITY the opening of the sports complex and new airport, the coming of the Kansas City Omaha Kings Basketball team. COUNTRY a senator from Missouri selected to run for vice president but forced to withdraw from the race because of an event in his past, a landslide re-election victory for Richard Nixon, two new movies, “Love Story” and “Patton” shown on TV with appropriate cuts in the soundtrack. WORLD the Munich tragedy, Henry Kissinger's appearance at the Paris Peace Talks, The deaths of Harry Truman and Lyndon Johnson within one month of each other, “Peace with honor” in Viet Nam, Prisoners of War lists, the year was what you as an individual made it. Your reaction to the events around you made it what it was for you. The 1973 school year will be remembered in as many ways as the individuals recalling it. A multitude of new Language Arts and History courses, 18 year old vote. Two long-awaited ice storms, Center’s mock election, A Homecoming defeat. Peace in Viet Nam, Early dismissal in 90 degree heat. The daily routine of classes, hallways, lectures, notes, experiments, exams, practices, friends, hopes, after-school jobs and endless activities reflected the reaction between thoughts and individuals. 1973 was no more or no less spectacular than any other year unless an individual wanted it that way. mfORraation through discussing problems with teachers, counselors, and friends, from talking to a college representative during activity period, by packing too many interests into too little time, by going to a club meeting, practicing for a concert, or wondering how much longer the school will have activity period. REemphasizing spirit Center students involved themselves in a variety of activities during activity period. “With so much to do, I often had to decide between several things.” (Mark Corrigan—12) Moved to early morning on Wednesday and Thursday, activity period lasted 55 minutes after first hour. Activity period was good, but sometimes the 90 minute classes were just too long.” (Debbie Davis—I 1) New clubs and mini-courses were formed for students with special interests. Unless you had something specific to do, activity period, was a waste of time.” (Jeff Brown—12) Controversy arose as to whether activity period should be continued, but most students agreed that activity period was a welcome change of pace in the school day. I2 ACT1VITY PERIOD (1) Checking out a book, Doug Brummctt makes use of the library (2) During activity period, Joanne Wiley completes her dress. (3) Instructing the Taxidermist Club. Mr. Ornes speaks to interested students. (4) Mrs. Buchanan aids a student in typing. (5) Using his free time to play chess. Mike O’Lartc ponders his next move. ACTIVITY PERIOD 13 (1) John Cisetti, Joel Rogozenski and Harlan Meyer contemplate the chessboard in Chess Club. (2) For Taxidermy Club Arthur Solomon works over his duck. (3) The Ramrods perform at Center during Activity Period. (4) A G.M. representative demonstrates the use of gyroscopes to one Centerite. (5) Mike Thomas lakes a make-up test during Activity Period. (6) Woodworking for girls, John Dewhurst helps Angela Jackson operate a lathe in the wood shop. 14 ACTIVITY PERIOD RElating involvements in school. Activity periods offered Centerites the opportunity to discover themselves in a one- hour segment on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Activity periods gave me the extra time I needed.” (Carol Kennedy—1 1) The period provided school time to complete studies, get needed help from teachers, and it offered time to relax from the daily six-hour schedule. “I used activity periods to get help from teachers. (Nancy Krueger—11) The periods were hampered by poor student interest and lack of cooperation. “Except for meeting my friends, activity period was a total waste of time.” (Rhonda Hoffman—12) ACTIVITY PERIOD 15 REalistically how well does a group of interested students successfully serve a basically apathetic student body? I think they have done an excellent job. Every project they have taken on this year has been a success and I think that’s a pretty good record.” (Deanna Constant) The Hillbilly Stag Bash was one of the most successful projects to get people together all year. The Ugly Legs contest, “moonball” game, and the grafiti page helped the Council exceed the one thousand dollar goal for United Fund. Student Council also planned Sno Ball and improved communications between Center, other schools and the administration. On the whole this year’s Student Council organized, planned and worked together for a most successful year. 16 STUDENT COUNCIL (1) Student Council displays its contribution to the Homecoming parade. (2) Bob Wcibc, Steve Smalley. Sally Peterson eat pizza after winning Homeroom competition during United Fund week. (3) During a meeting Secretary Dama Stephenson, Treasurer Chris Berry, President Dave McLerran, and Vice President Jeff Rubins preside as members Jim Eistenstein and Dan Myers listen to discussion. (4) President Dave McLerran works to sell Key Club cushions. (5) As Bill Stone waits to participate in the pie eating contest. Sue Stein listens to directions. STUDENT COUNCIL 17 REopening of Homecoming was marked by students dressed in an array of blues and golds to celebrate Sock it to St. Joe Day. Various activities followed—backward schedule, the Powder Puff Football Game in which seniors succeeded in clinching a dazzling 6-0 victory over the juniors. The 1972 Boys’ Drill Team added their “feminine antics to the hilarity. Thoughts of missing a few hours of school prompted clubs and activities into building floats for Friday’s annual parade, the most ingenious displayed by the Girls' Softball Team. The traditional coronation of the Homecoming Queen at the game against St. Joe Central and the dance, the theme of which was Showboat, provided a dramatic ending to the week's activities. 1 8 HOMECOMING (1) At 1972 Homecoming Dance students sway to the sound of Goodtime Rebellion. (2) Kathy Clark beams with pride shortly after her coronation. (3) Lynn Beckett takes pleasure in plastering Mr. Banaka with apple pie as Curt Johnson and Bob Fricke look on. (4) JV Cheerleaders cheer as they drive round the track during the annual parade of floats. (5) 1972 Boys’ Drill Team puts on a halftime show at the Powder Puff Game. (6) Susan Costa, Julie Grauberger relax with Jeff Ely at the game. HOMECOM1NG 19 20 HOM ECOMING ROYALTY REviews by teachers helped choose this year’s Homecoming royalty. This new method allowed teachers to receive a list of the top candidates for queen and Mr. Spirit from each class. From this list each teacher selected students who they knew from their classes or from other school activities. This list was turned in to a committee consisting of Pep Club sponsors, officers, wrcstlettes, and cheerleaders. The committee chose the top five girls and five boys front each class. The student body then voted on the final choice from two Sophomore attendants, two Junior attendants, and one Senior girl for queen. Since I'm part of Center Senior High School, the Homecoming royalty represents me. (Mrs. Myra Sifers from Center Searchlight ) “Homecoming is for the benefit of the students, but teachers may guide or assist them in their reaching a final selection of royalty.” (Mrs. Robert Bessenbacher) “The royalty represents the student body and I think that the complete choice should be up to the students. Since it’s the Homecoming for the students, it should be left up to the students to pick their royalty.” (I.innea Larson—12) (1) Junior attendant� — Deanna Constant. Barb Sperr . (2) Sophomore attendant� —Melanie Manning. Janinc Johnson (3) Before announcement of Homecoming queen. Senior attendants wait on the field with their escorts. (4) Homecoming queen—Kathy Clark. (5) Senior attendant — Debbie Pearce Honorary attendant—Alison Watt, Senior attendant—Nancy Arnold. HOMECOMING ROYALTY 21 (1) Juniors ex- perience the festive spirit of Snoball. (2) Snoball Queen and King — Jan Archer and Joel Bohnen- stichl. (3) Joan Kaufman, last year's queen, congratulates Jan Archer as at- tendants look on. (4) Couples dance to the music of Hum- mingbird . (5) Sophomore AI - lendanls — Annette Hedges and Ellen Bohnenstiehl. (6) Junior Attendants — Glenda Henry and Michelle Mont- gomery. (7) Senior King and Atten- dants — Mike Bicklc,’ Maureen Fitzgerald, Joel Bohnenstiehl. Jan Archer, Lynn Beck- ett, Dave McLcrran. REviving the feelings of childhood, couples walked into a “Winter Wonderland” by way of an arched bridge. Candlelight, refreshments and a snowman added a festive touch to the annual holiday event. Tradition was broken in many aspects of the Student Council sponsored dance. Queen as well as King finalists and Sophomore and Junior attendants were nominated during school. The Queen and King were selected only by those attending the dance. Couples voted as they entered the dance. Last year's Queen, Joan Kaufman, crowned Jan Archer the 1972 Snoball Queen. Joel Bohnenstiehl was selected as King. The other attendants—Seniors Maureen Fitzgerald, Lynn Beckett. Mike Bickle, Dave McLerran: Juniors Glenda Henry, Michelle Montgomery; and Sophomores Ellen Bohnenstiehl and Annette Hedges—began the dance after the crowning. The King and Queen then passed out candy to everyone. The music was supplied by Hummingbird.” 22 SNOBALL SNOBALL 23 (1) Quieting the courtroom with his trusty six- shooter, Sheriff Upright (Mark Corrigan) assures the suspect. Wild Bill Hickok (Chris Moudy), of a fair trial. (2) Crusading against demon rum. Teetotaler Tessie (Meg Yearout) and her follower (Mindy Sander) threaten the patrons of the Man-Trap Saloon. (3) Reunited at last, the two long-lost Blossom sisters (Paula Friedman and Kerry Goldstein) embrace. (4) Hero Ned Harris (Dave Fricke) protects blind Lily Blossom (Paula Friedman) from Calamity Jane's (Stephanie Garry) plans for revenge. (5) “I got a feel in' of forebod in,'” expounds Calamity Jane (Stephanie Garry) as Blackman Rcdburn (Jeff Rubins) reveals the plot of his dastardly deed. (6) Fighting for her virtue. Rose Blossom (Kerry Goldstein) wards off the advances of bartender Jim Gerale (Joel Miller). REsounding hero-cheering and bad guy booing prevailed throughout Garrison Auditorium the nights of November 17 and 18 during the fall production entitled ‘Deadwood Dick.” Presented by Players 58 and directed by Mr. C. L. Landes, the melodrama moved rapidly, carrying along an enthusiastic audience. Dave Fricke and Chris Moudy played the bumbling but oh-so-gallant heroes opposed by Jeff Rubins’ portrayal of the mustachioed villain. Black 'n Red. Calamity Jane, alias Stephanie Garry, owned and operated the Man-Trap Saloon, among other things a stop-over for the lost heroines Lily and Rose Blossom (Paula Friedman and Kerry Goldstein). To confuse the plot even more, the play had typically stereotyped characters — the perpetually hung-over judge, the bow-legged sheriff and the Chinese cook. Between acts, the audience enjoyed entertainment provided by a barbershop quartet, a German band and a line of dancing chorus girls. FALL PLAY 25 (1) Trudi (Kerr Goldstein) and Peter (Chris Moudy) meet their tirst sentry (Brian Corrigan). (2) Looking into her crystal ball the Baroness (Stephanie Garry) sees the future plans for her son as Rothbart (Jeff Rubins) looks on. (3) Baron (Joel Miller) listens as Brother Innocent (Tom Walton) pleads to use his wings. (4) Trudy and Peter lead gypsies in a song. (5) Schlafnichl the dragon. (Dan Petrie) leaves the castle. (6) Sigfreid (Dave Fricke) asks the Sea King’s Daughter (Paula Friedman) to help him find his wite s sedding ring. (7) As the Baroness leaves the castle, others look on. 26 CHILDREN’S PLAY REpairing lights, tapes straightening sets; touching up scenery drops were just a few of the last minute problems before performances. However, prior to performance of the children’s play some unknown person cut electrical stage wires and erased sound tapes. Nevertheless, with everyone working together, things were repaired in time and Players 58 presented the children’s production of Trudi and the Minstrel”. Performing for over 2,000 boys and girls of all ages. Trudi and her friend Peter Pumpernickel took the audience into a wonderland of trolls, gypsies, a dragon, mermaid and a very evil Baroness. Despite all mishaps, the audience booed, cheered, and yelled at all the right spots. FOODLESWADDLE! CHILDREN’S PLAY 27 (1) Vice President Chris Berry relaxes during a Players 58 meeting. (2) President Chris Moudy portrays Peter Pumpernickel during the children’s production. (3) Players 58 members ride on their Homecoming contribution. (4) Stage manager Steve Lisman works the light board during a production. (5) Players 58 member Dave Fricke portrays the hero in a gunfight in the lunchroom. (6) During the children's play members portray trolls. 28 PLAYERS 58 highlighted the activities of Players 58 this year. The dramatics organization, sponsored by C. L. Landes, inducted new members who were invited to join after at least 25 hours of work on productions. The group selected the plays and met once a month. President Chris Moudy explained the activities of Players 58 by saying, Players 58 is an organization designed to promote student interest and participation in dramatic activities around Center.” The new constitution provided for new members to be inducted after 35 hours of work on productions. To maintain membership, a student had to work on at least two productions a year. Janet Sokoloff, Senior, commented, “Being around people with the same interests as me expands my own experience and interest.” PLAYERS 58 29 REwriting constitution REhearsals started early bright and early for choir members. Melody Maidens and Gentlemen Songsters practiced Wednesdays before school. These groups plus other students made up the concert choir. The choirs began their performances with the KCMO-TV taping of a holiday program. Concert choir sang at Center schools during the year. Chamber choir performed at the U.S. Department of Agriculture banquet. “I like singing and choir seems to make all the work worthwhile.” (Linda Bartmess—12) “Melody Maidens is an outlet for girls who enjoy to sing and to perform.” (Christine Irminger—1 2) Choir Officers: President Dan Hastart, Vice- President Jo Susan Bigley, Secretary Barbara Inselman, Treasurer Bob Albright. CHAMBER CHOIR — Front Row: K. Clark. S Kleitz. P Friedman. B. Casebolt, B. Inselman. B. Albright, C. Wcstmark, K. Gruetzc. T Parker. Back Row: G. Bond. R Bunkley, D Hastart. M Siegel. T Mason. T. Roth CHAMBER CHOIR—Front Row: C. Kennedy, C. Bonjour, C. Smith, S. Hankins, S. Daugherty. D. Evans. J. Bigley, P Baughman. J. Scharn. Back Row: M. Runnels, K. Ellis. M Pittman. C. Zulian. P. Kennedy. 30 CHOIR GENTLEMEN SONGSTERS — Front Row: T. Mason, D. Evans. G. Bond, J. Chapman. J Ely, B. Becker: Second Row: M Anderson, S. Hankins. J. Eide. D. Arnott. S. Klcitz. P Kennedy, C. Bon- jour; Third Row: D Hastart, B Albright. J Butler. M Runnels. J Myers, P Baugh- man. K Gruetze. Back Row: M Pittman. D. Emerson, B Casebolt, M. Kraft. J. Smitley, D Dakoplos. J. Pendleton. CONCERT CHOIR — Front Row: J. Yuillc. T. Campbell, J. Ely, S. Daugherty. K. Ellis, G. Bond, T. Gibbs, D. Stevens. J. Chapman, J. Biglcy, T. Parker. D. Evans. V. Lewis, P. Spear, J. Scharn: Second Row: L. Lubert, A. Pruitt, M. Montgomery. K. Gruetze. J. Johnston, K. Clark. P. Friedman. B. Becker. R. Stoufer, P. Smith, D. Hastart. B. Inselman, J. Gottlieb, L. Roll. Third Row: M. Mitchell. C. Wcstmark. T. Mason, J. Butler, K. Overby, P. Baughman. S. Albright, J. Elliott, P. Huschcr. S. Kleitz. L. Bartmess, K. Nicoll, M. Ho h1. L. Cowling. M. Flink: Fourth Row: J. Pendleton, C. Kennedy, S. Dreger, M Siegel, C. Bonjour, D Drury, B. Albright, J. Farber. M Runnels, S. Hankins. D. Arnott. B. Casebolt. J. Myers, P. Kennedy, S. Williams: Back Row: J. Smitley. C. Zulian. D. Dakapolos, T. Roth. J. Johnston, M. Anderson, D. Dreiling, J. Manifold. M. Kraft. K. Denton, K Frantz, J. Eide, C. Smith. R. Bunkley. M. Pittman. CHOIR 3 1 REcalling past songs Christy Smith, Senior member of the 87th Street Gang, remarked, “We always have fun. The Gang brings its members closer together. We always try to bring a message across in our songs. All our songs convey some meaning.” The Gang gave thirty performances this year, including four at Center. Besides the performance during Activity Period, the Human Relations Seminar hosted two shows and the Gang sang at the annual Folk Festival, a benefit for March of Dimes. This show raised SI 70 for the campaign. Many organizations demanded the Gang's talents this year. The reputation of Center’s gifted musicians spread by word of mouth. Mrs. Alice Gene Meacham, sponsor, commented, The group this year is really fantastic. The more they sing, the more people want them.” After hearing the Gang rehearse. Coach James appointed himself unofficial P.R. man for the group. He observed, “If I was a Junior or Senior, that’s the group I’d like to join. They really enjoy singing, have fun and perform well. The people who listen really enjoy them: I know I do. They’re a great bunch of kids. 32 VOCAL MUSIC (I) MELODY MAIDENS—Front Row: K Ellis, T Campbell, J Bigley, S. Daugherty, V. Lewis. P. Friedman,T. Parker, P. Spear. K. Nicoll, L. Lubert, J. Johnston; Second Row: M Flink. A Pruitt. M. Mitchell, J. Yuille, J. Johnston, R. Stoufer, T. Belingloph, P Smith. S. Williams. M Lewer, G. Pope; Third Row: S. Albright, D. Stephens, M. Montgomery. D. Drury. K. Clark, B. Insclnian, T. Gibbs, M. Hood. K. Overbey. J. Gottlieb. D. Kleitz, T. Roth; Fourth Row: J. Elliot. J. Farber, J. Scharn, C. Wcstmark, L. Roll, C. Kennedy, P Huschcr. C. Smith. D. Kent. C. Irnlinger. Back Row: L. Bartmess, M. Siegel, D. Segur, S. Dreger. K. Denton, K. Franz, C. Zulian, D. Dreiling. J. Manifold. L. Cowling. R Bunklcy (2) 87TH STREET GANG—Front Row: Michelle Montgomery, Curtis Schad. Paula Spear; Second Row: Barbara Insclnian. Marsha Flink. Dave Evans; Third Row: Dan Hastert, Leslie Cowling, Christy Smith; Back Row: Robin Bunkley. Mike Collins, Chris Moudy. (3) Chris Moudy, Mike Collins, Christy Smith, Leslie Cowling and Dave Evans rehearse before Activity Period performance. (4) Gang members Dan Hastert, Paula Spear, Leslie Cowling and Michelle Montgomery perform at the annual Folk Festival. (5) Pianist Mrs. Pat Wasmuth accompanies Buford Casebolt and Dan Hastert during contest rehearsals. 87TH STREET GANG 33 REfining quality in Center's bands was one of the goals this past year of Mr. Don Shaffer, band director, who also holds the title of coordinator of instrumental education in the Center school district. Membership in the four bands — stage, pep, marching, concert — and those individuals who made up the pit orchestra, came from the total band enrollment of 106. The band members strove for improvement through student evaluations of band rehearsals. One student each day rated his fellow band members on items ranging from preparedness to posture. Feeling that these evaluations meant more than his own evaluations, Mr. Shaffer commented, “Band members are critical of each other in a constructive way. They want the band to be good and have pride in its performance. There has also been more student planning and involvement in the various phases of performance this year ’ The concert band consisted of all band students, and all of these except for football players made up the marching band. The marching band numbered 96 and marched at every home football game. The 35 positions in the pep band and the 18 positions in the stage band. Center’s special performance band, were gained through auditions. In addition to playing at every home basketball game, the pep band had the honor to play at the Kansas City Kings Phoenix game on March 25. 34 BAND (1) Drum Major Tom Ryan leads marching hand in National Anthem. (2) CONCERT BAND; Front Row: Sherri Rawlings. Barb Williams. Sue Beedle, Jan Finley, Dana Knight, Linda Holder, Denise Taylor, Jim McGeehee, Sharon Laughman, Pam Horne, Sharon Way, Debbie La Vine, Tom Engle, Second Row: Susan Callahan, Jim Lewis, Margaret Callahan, Tom Ryan, Kenny Gordon. Sherri Pittman. Tom Walton, Sherri Baze, Terri Thciss, Gilbert Gross, Larry Mycr, Archie Driver. John Steele, Ricky Turner, Jett Nelson. Steve DeForrest; Third Row: Linda Gillenwatcr, Robin Wayman, Nancy Jeter, Mary Jo McKinney, Lexie Madison. Brenda Gregory. Debbie Waldrop. Bob Young. Steve Scmblcr. Nathan Stolou. Ron Batman, Paul Waid. Gary Andreason. Pat Bennett, Greg Perkins, Jeff Whipple, Fred Lewis, Nancy Dutton, Jim Latteman, John Cisetti, Don Archer; Fourth Row: Jan Ragan, Janie Hyde. Mike Waldrop, Steve Stark, Kathy Ganimill, Lcla Hook, Alan Budd, Brad Skelton, Marilyn Garber. Mike Tusken, John Protzman, Edie Madison, Debbie Phelps, Don Nicoll, Bob Jackson, Mark Bauer, Terry Skelton, Dan Hinrichs, Dave Fricke, Howard Medley, Kevin Gavin, Greg Koch, Joel Fish, Carl Brandt, Harlan Myers, Bud Johns, Brian Forman. Fifth Row: Ted Mason, Paul Kennedy. John Steele. Keith Dalrymplc, Jess White, Steve Choikhit; Back Row: Chuck Johnson. Rick Weekly, Fred Fredman, Scott Martin, Jim Kidd, John Bara. Mike Ward. Mike Clark, Ron Bergthold, Ron Hallberg, Kevin Hines. Mr Don Shaffer. (3) STAGE BAND; Front Row: James Lewis, Sherri Pittman. Gilbert Gross, Larry Myers; Second Row: Bud Johns, Brian Forman. Greg Koch, Harlan Myer. Linda Gillenwater; Back Row: Kenny Gordon. Steve Choikhit. Alan Budd. Brad Skelton, Bob Young, Ted Mason, John Cisetti. (4) Sophomore Rick Turner adds his part to Center's Alma Mater. (5) Band awaits halftime performance. BAND 35 (1) During pep assembly, pep band plays in gym. (2) Sophomore Jeff Nelson rehearses throughout second hour (3) MARCHING BAND—Front Row: M. Ward, J. Hallberg, K. Hines, R. Bergthold. R. Weekly, C. Johnson, M. Clark. J. Bara: Second Row: T. Ryan, D. LaVine, S. Laughman, T. Engle. L. Holder, D. Knight. D. Greene, S. Rawlings. S. Bccdlc, N. Gillcs. D. Taylor. J. McGccHee. L. Madison. J. Ragan. M. McKinney. B. Gregory, N. Jeter, L. Gillcnwatcr, J. Hyde, D. Waldrop. K. Gammill. M. Waldrop, R Wayman. L. Hook, M Callahan, S. Callahan. J. Nelson, S. DcForest: Third Row: R Turner, B. Young. K. Buford, J. Whipple. P. Bennet, G. Perkins. R Brown, T. Walton, T Theiss, S. Baze, C. Pittman. E. Madison, M. Garber. G. Anderson, B. Forman. H. Myer. J. Fish: Back Row: B Johns, L. Myers, G. Gross. S. Stark. R. Batman. J. Steele. P Kennedy. S. Sembler, J. Protzman. R. Johnson. J Lattenman, G. Onstand, N. Stolov, D. Archer, J. Lewis, A. Budd. B. Skelton, G. Kwh, G. Lewis. T. Manson, K. Gordon, J. Cisetti. H. Medley, D. Nicoll. 36 BAND “REforming the band to include two bands,” commented band director Don Shaffer about his goals for next year. “Students would then be given the opportunity to improve skills and increase knowledge.” This year the band numbered 106 and rehearsed first hour. In addition, sectional rehearsals were held every other week before and after school. On the average band members put in about seven hours of practice per week. Mr. Shaffer required a previous knowledge of the instrument before a person could join band. Many students involved themselves in activities such as solos and ensembles, and participated in the District Music Contest at Warrensburg in April and the State Music Contest at Columbia after that. Mr. Shaffer explained this aspect by saying, Solos and ensembles are a very important part of our program.” In summary, Mr. Shaffer remarked, “There is a growing tendency to better meet the needs of individual students. I'd like to sec more time given to smaller groups within the school day. BAND 37 (1) DRILL TEAM—From Row: Mary Beth Hedges. Susan Daugherty. Annette Hedges, Peggy Woods, Lynne Maslan. Shonagh Woodman. Nancy Yocum. Co-captain Cindy Hayes. Captain Mickie Hollub. Terri Swartz. Karen Sheldon. Cindy Halloran. Julie Davidson. Barb Sperry. Georgia Bahr, JoSusan Bigley. Janey Yuille. Back Row: Kathy Cartier, Jan Archer. Joanne Wiley. Debbie Evans, Cindy Montgomery. Nancy Hill. Ellen BohnenstiehI, Laurie Hayslett, Julie Yuratavich. Jayne Collins, Christy Smith. Vicki Erickson, Janet Smith, Trice Lyons, Jeanne Johnson, Jayne Bjorkman, Marsha Flink, Sheryl Mills, not pictures — Kim Kirkland. 2)nSecond place winner in the Homecoming parade. Drill Team car holds happy members. (3) Immediately before half-time. Drill Team waits for a cue to march (4) “Show Boat ’ theme song provides homecoming music for drill (5) Senior Janet Archer carries giant lollipop in holiday drill (6) Marching off field after Budweiser drill. Nancy Hill. Jeanne Johnston, Ellen Bohnenstiehl smile to spectators. 38 DRILL TEAM REsponding to attention of the crowds at all home football and basketball half-times this year, the Precisionettes were advised by Miss Sue Holt and led by Captain Mickie Hollub and Co- captain Cindy Hayes. After try-outs held last spring, judges, consisting of twelve teachers, selected thirty- eight girls to provide the half-time entertainment. The Precisionettes practiced during the summer months in the parking lot at 5:30 a.nt. and in the gym at 6:30 a.m. during the school year. The Precisionettes donned pig-tails, suspenders, and lollipops in order to do a routine to the tune of Candy Man” to highlight the Christmas season. Following their performance, Santa Clause made a guest appearance on the court to pass out candy canes to all the yoyngsters. Favorite strobe lights and black lights also provided for interesting entertainment. Money from seat cushions sold during the summer supplied needed revenue for props used during drills. (1) Co-captain Kathy Clark uses her pompoms while the band plays the fight song. (2) Before the basketball game Nancy Arnold stops and jokes with friends. (3) “B-E-A-T, shouts Lynn Beckett and Denise Allison. (4) Diane Drury shakes her pompoms. (5) Mascot Dana Boosman cheers along with varsity. (6) Applauding for another basket Michelle Montgomery shows her excitement. 40 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS REquesting new ways of producing spirit, the student body proposed that simpler cheers be used. With that idea in mind, the varsity squad headed by Nancy Arnold revised many of their cheers. Realizing the advantages of such a change, they worked on chants that could be readily understood. In this way more people yelled. It also helped to get a reinforcement of the same idea. No one tired easily of doing the same ones every time. Other changes came in the qualifications of the mascot. Needing acrobatic ability, the mascot did more than simply dress as a fighting yellowjacket. Dana Boosman, the mascot, attended the sports events along with varsity cheerleaders, and did aerials and flips at different intervals. VARSITY CHEER LEADER S 41 (I) Preparing for Regional� Denise Craft tapes a sign. (2) During a close match the Wrestlettes stand up and yell. (3) Doing one of their soul cheers, the JV squad supports the players. (4) Wrestlettes cheer for another victory. (5) Janine Johnson warms up before a basketball game. (6) Performing one of their regular responsibilities, the JV cheerleaders raise the U.S. flag before I the football eame 42AVRESTLETTES REcruiting new cheerleaders the Junior Varsity squad showed solid determination. As a result of the resignation of two JV cheerleaders, captain Suzy Albright remained as the solo Junior on the squad. Christy Garcia, Janine Johnson, Debbie Kletsky, Lori Agron, and Dana Montgomery constituted the Sophomores on the squad. Attending all sport events, these girls displayed devotion and vigor. Another spirited group, the Wrestlettes approached their jobs in a different perspective. Headed by Senior Denise Craft, these girls provided a banner with the yellowjacket emblem. Taking the banner to all meets these girls also came equipped with their cameras. The Wrestlettes took pictures to put in a scrapbook given to the wrestling team. Having a Christmas party for the boys, the Wrestlettes and JV cheerleaders attempted to become involved with the team. “Doing with the boys and not just for the boys was our goal to strive tor this year.” (Marla Greenstreet—Senior Wrestlette)________________________________ REvision of the Constitution made for many changes in Pep Club this year. Meetings were no longer required, but members had to attend all home Varsity Football games and Track meets and at least one Varsity event a week during Basketball and Wrestling reason. For the first time Pep Club girls acted as little sisters to athletes. They were responsible for painting signs, decorating lockers, and bringing cakes for their “big brothers”. A considerable amount of time and effort was spent selling candy to raise money to pay for buses to away games. Non Pep Club members were allowed to ride the buses. 44 PEP CLUB (1) Gayle Deckman (President) watches a JV Basketball game. (2) Shelley Keith. Nancy Stone, Linda Cosbohn put up signs in the cafeteria before the last basketball game. (3) Claudia Flathman carefully finishes putting up a Pep Club sign. (4) Pep Club members cheer loudly as Center scores. (6) Sharon Hardin sells Pep Club candy to George DcFrics. PEP CLUB 45 (1) ALLISON WATT ENJOYS dinner with her American family, the Ericksons. (2) AFS OFFICERS: Sandy Williams, Paula Gregory, and Susan Cassaidy. (3) AFTER SCHOOL ALISON and Vicki Erickson concentrate on homework (4) RECEIVING CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Alison expresses her jjoy to Paula Gregory. (5) AFTER A LONG day Alison and Vicki relax. (6) MRS. REIBEL ENJOYS the Christmas party. was achieved from the motto of American Field Service: “Walk together, talk together, all ye peoples of the earth; then, and only then shall there be peace.” AFS promoted peace and understanding among peoples of the world by bringing together students from different countries. The Center AFS Chapter raised money, and Vicki Erickson’s family provided the family environment necessary to bring Alison Watt to Center from Kimberley, the Republic of South Africa. Club activities included a visit to the zoo, and the annual Christmas party. To sponsor future AFS students, club members worked on many fund raising projects, including weekly doughnut sales, the sale of Bells for Peace,” and faculty administration basketball game and the organizing of a concession stand during Center’s Annual Basketball Tournament. Four of Kansas City's 42 AFS students spent a night with Center AFS Club Members in March and visited classrooms sharing with the student body their experiences as AFS’ers. REal world feeling AFS 47 (I) Members of the Spanish Club discuss plans for the Spring banquet (2) Presiding over a French Club meeting. President Debbie Levine plans club activities. (3) Nancy Dutton. Vicki Dickerson, and Kathleen Slone ride around the track in the French Club homecoming float (4) French Club officers talk over plans for the end of the year picnic. (5) Spanish Club officers: Carmen Garciga—treasurer. Laurie Fuchs — secretary, and Jo Johnston and Tom Walton—co- presidents. REconstructing the old constitution, the Spanish Club started the year off with a new set of rules, new members, and new officers. Instead of electing a president and vice-president, the club voted tor a boy and a girl to serve as co-presidents. The Spanish Club, which consisted of over 20 active members, was represented in the homecoming parade with two colorful cars following the theme of Showboat. The highlights of the year were two dinners held at Jo Johnston’s. Mr. and Mrs. Bustillo along with Mrs. Garciga prepared a dinner for the club members. The second dinner was held at a restaurant in the spring. The officers were Jo Johnston and Tom Walton—co-presidents, Laurie Fuchs — secretary, and Carmen Garciga—treasurer. Members of the French Club were kept busy at the beginning of the year with their homecoming floats: they also entered two cars in the parade. In November the club went to Andre’s for a French dinner. The club utilized the second floor food room in March preparing French dishes. The year comes to a close with the annual end-of-the-year party held at the Shawnee Mission Park. The officers were Debbie Levine — president, Nancy Bikson — vice-president, Kathleen Stone—secretary, and Mary Leahy—treasurer. (1) Celebrating the ancient Roman holiday. Chuck Bcrlau. Denise Taylor, Jody Lewis, and Lori Hasley dress in Roman costumes tor the Saturnalia. (2) At a German Club party with Winnctonka High School, Tim Heitmann. Susanne Duncan. Kevin Gavin. Glenda Rueger, Frank Donegan. and Rita Schroer participate in the activities. (3) Enjoying the authentic Roman food served at the Saturnalia arc Dawn Murdock. Carolyn Dorci. Sally Peterson. Sherry Rawlings, and Trice Lyons. (4) Members of German Club join arms for a German folk dance. (5) Enjoying themselves at the parly are Susanne Duncan and Denise Walworth GERMAN. LATIN 50 REliving a Roman festival, the Latin Department invited members of the faculty and student body to attend a Saturnalia feast held in honor ot the ancient Roman holiday. The Saturnalia was celebrated on December 21 from 8-9:30 a.m. Through costumes and authentic foods, the testival was made as realistic as possible. During the festival, club members and invited guests could eat Roman foods that were served and participate in a Roman game of Knuckle Bones. The day went smoothly and perhaps those members who participated have acquired a little more self-understanding. This last point was made clear when Cicero said, “Not to know what happened before we were born is to be forever a child.'” (Harvey Amos—Pres, of Latin Club) The Christmas holidays were busy ones tor the German Club. Activities included a bake- sale, a German Christmas party, and Christmas caroling at Chestnut Hills Apartments. In March, club members sold boxes of candy called Gummi Bears. The proceeds from the candy and bake sale went towards sending one club member either to Germany or the NSFC (National Federation of Students of German) convention. (1) Discussing black capital. Mr. Jcssce Newman explains black economics to Sammy Gutovitz and Tcri Callison. (2) Listening to instructions, Sharon Hatfield (co- chairman) helps plan the seminar. (3) During drama duets, Dan Petrie and Mindy Sanders give their version of a Thanksgiving Day Parade. (4) Demonstrating uses of a laser beam. Mr. Oscar McNeil explains the importance of light reflection. (S) Hospitality committee members assist speakers with information. 52 HUMAN RELATIONS SEMINAR REferring to Survival ■■■222 ■ of the Seventies: Man’s Struggle to Live Successfully with his Fellow Man, a Human Relations Seminar was planned for the student body. Advised by Mrs. Stephanie Fehr, Mr. Tom Grow, Mrs. Joyce Cox, chaired by Paula Spear and Sharon Hatfield along with committees, the Seminar provided rap sessions, recreational events, equipment demonstrations, simulation activities, art and literature contests, group participation, and guest speakers centered around the main theme “Survival.” Throughout the day students were able to choose one of several activities scheduled for specific time slots. “The day went along better than I expected; I figured the kids would be a lot more confused.” (Teri Callison—12) Field trips to Menninger’s Clinic in Topeka, General Motors Plant at Leeds, Squaw Creek Wildlife Refuge, Urban Improvement to KCI, Crown Center and the Stadium Complex were provided for interested students. “For being the first Seminar attempted at Center, everything was very organized with co- operation from students and teachers who showed much enthusiasm, excitement, and interest.” (Mrs. Fehr—co-sponsor) (1) Observing Mrs. Sand ford's kindergarten class. Holly Swyden learns many methods of teaching. (2) Assisting the parents searching for rooms, Sandy Kantor serves as a guide at Back to School Night. (3) FT A members slice cake, pour punch as they treat teachers at the annual Teachers Cake Meet (4) Former club sponsor. Miss Lorene M Roller visits with club members after it officially changed the club’s name in honor of her. (6) Participating in experiment with Mr. Ted Dresie, Susan Callahan makes note of his teaching formulas. 54 FTA REnaming Center’s chapter in honor of the former sponsor, Miss Lorene M. Roller, FTA began its seventeenth year at Center. “The club was more prosperous with many new members who were interested in the club's activities.” (Janet Sokoloff—president) The club's activities included serving as guides at Back to School Night and College Night, and the annual Teachers Cake Meet. Their money making project was selling cinnamon suckers. Continuing the Boone visitation, members worked with one teacher for five consecutive weeks each Wednesday during activity period. Members earned points for the point system by assisting teachers by doing various things. The students with the highest number of points received recognition at the end of the year. Mrs. Stephanie Fehr and Mrs. Dorthea Kehm continued to sponsor the club. FTA 55 Representing service to school and community. Key Club was involved in many service projects this year. In addition to preparing a school activity calendar, collecting Toys for Tots, and working concession stands, Key Club members rang bells for the Salvation Army, collected clothes for a needy family, and sponsored the annual WPA Dance. Meetings were held at 6:45 a.m. on Thursdays. Key Club attempts to combine service projects with fellowship. (Mr. Dan Creasey. sponsor) 56 KEY CLUB (1) During the children’� play. Dave McLcrran comforts a Cerebral Palsy child. (2) Dave Fricke share� the fantasy world of Trudi and the Minstrel. (3) At the mayor's office, Tom Ryan shakes hands with Mayor Wheeler. (4) Key Club members discuss topics at a morning meeting. (5) Before the children’� play. Bud Johns speaks with a Cerebral Palsy child. KEY CLUB 57 (1) Al “PatricoV Mike Freeman prepares a meal. (2) Ken Simmons and Jim Woodruff ready a display case for DECA Club. (3) Al her father’s store. Sandy Closscn works at a sewing machine. (4) Kandy Love and Larry Strickland discuss plans for the Employers Banquet. (5) Working ai Builders' Hardware. Bernic Ruilc examines mer- chandise. (6) Trying out sales techniques. Bruce Shklar and Donna Dietterick practice selling 8-track tapes. 58 VOCATIONAL CLUBS REalizing the need for experience in the future, Center instituted VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) and DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America). With Mrs. Loreta Middlebrooks (DECA) and Mr. Charles Johnston (VICA) as coordinators, the approximate 139 seniors enrolled in both clubs were encouraged to develop leadership, responsibility, and social effectiveness. DECA and VICA participated in contests throughout the year. At Sedalia District Conference, Feb. 19, DECA came home with three trophies won by Micah Feingold and Kay Kenton. Mike Hurst and Kevin Nichols served as president and vice-president of the club. According to Mr. Johnston, VICA gets students involved in activities they might never have the opportunity to experience any other way. Jackie Wilcox, District delegate, proved this by winning first place in cosmetology. 3 Near the end of the year. VICA planned a banquet for its 49 members and their employers. VOCATIONAL CLUBS 59 REturning NHS members held a fall induction for thirty-nine Juniors and nine Seniors who met the high standards of the organization. They worked with the counselors in coordinating the colleges for College Night. Their service project was bringing children from the Gillis Home to Center’s children’s play. Assistance was offered to the junior high schools in forming their own NHS. A number of debate and speech students interested in communicating also participated in National Forensic League. They took part in many tournaments throughout Missouri and Kansas, practically every weekend. Their main project was Center’s fourth annual invitational debate and speech tournament. Thirty-two schools were invited. “The tournament was a success with the cooperation of everyone.” (Cindy Jo'hn- son—general chairman) 60 NFL (1) Visiting at greeting tabic during the speech and debate tournament; Tom Halbhuber, Pam Hardcaslle. and Mindy Sanders look forward to a busy day. (2) At Chrisman tournament, Charles Allison delivers his dramatic act (3) NHS president, Jon Miller and Sandy Williams, secretary, put a point across at one of the meetings. (4) Children from G illis home visit with Kathy Unruh, NHS member at the Center children's play. (5) Going through files. Josh Kronberg prepares for a tournament. NHS 61 (1) Senior members of 100 Girls: Suzanne Duncan. Kathy Cartier, Debi Heidgen. Sue Stein, Janice Scharn. (2) Organizing induction for 100 Girls, Senior Kathy Cartier plans the menu. (3) Second year members of Quill and Scroll: Steve Houser, Jim Kidd, Jill Manifold. Tom Ryan, Sandy Williams, Linda Ryder. (4) Junior members of Quill and Scroll: Deanna Constant, Cindy Dodson, Holly Swyden, Rick Weekly, Laurie Rubins: not pictured Susie Albright. Pam Greathouse, Carol Kennedy. (5) Senior members of Quill and Scroll Jeff Rubins. Meg Yearout. Alison Watt. Marla Greenstreet. Susan Conroy, Debbie Osborn. (6) Junior members of 100 Girls: Franci Eisenman, Nancy Bikson, Susan Callahan. Kathleen Stone. Mindy Sander. 62 HONOR CLUBS REwarding outstanding students 100 Girls and Quill and Scroll granted membership to Juniors and Seniors. Recognizing girls for high scholastic abilities, Center's 100 Girls chapter invited five Juniors and five Seniors to join. According to tradition the organization, sponsored by the American Association of University Women, required that the girls ranked in the top one percent of their class and had plans for college. Mrs. Alice G. Meacham, the counselor in charge of Center’s chapter, remarked, “It's a great honor to be chosen for this because the only criteria is scholarship. Requiring that all new members ranked in the top third of their class and excelled in some aspect of journalism. Miss Mary Lu Haworth and Mrs. Myra K. Sifers, advisers, honored 8 Juniors and 6 Seniors with membership in Quill and Scroll. “We grant membership to kids who make excellent grades in journalism, meet deadlines, and always go that extra little bit without griping, said Miss Haworth. Center's Quill and Scroll members belonged to a local chapter of an international honor society for high school journalists. As Sandy Williams, Senior, said, “It's a worthwhile reward for the work I did in Journalism I.” HONOR CLUBS 63 REstyling “Searchlight” in a magazine format to attract reader interest involved the staff in long hours of writing, proofreading, and layout. When the newspaper switched to the magazine format some innovative techniques were employed. Photo essays and special effects in photography, layout and type styles accented the new face of the newspaper. The magazine format enabled the newspaper to follow one general topic throughout each issue. “The primary goal is to create as much student interest in the paper as possible. After all, the student body is what we’re here for.” (Tom Ryan— Searchlight” editor) Eighteen issues were produced by a staff of thirteen advised by Mrs. Myra Sifers. I like the fact that the kids who are attracted to journalism are the kids who are involved in activities, but I’m disappointed when they are so involved that newspaper isn't their top priority.” (Mrs. Sifers—adviser) (1) Managing editor, Sandy Williams listens to a problem on Tracy Henrickson and Jim Kidds layout. (2) Editor Tom Ryan assists Jill Manifold with headlines. (3) Adjusting a layout, Mrs. Myra Sifcrs contemplates its appearance. (4) Steve Houser and Jim Kidd make a paste up of a sports page. (5) Working to meet a deadline, Maureen Footlick arranges a page. (6) Discussing a headline for a feature interests Debbie Levine and Pandora Smith. SEARCHLIGHT 65 REcalling year’s events the YELLOWJACKET staff attempted to describe the past year in their layouts and copy. We tried to make the style of each section of the book different.” (Cindy Weiner) With an exceptionally small staff, problems arose meeting deadlines. With only 12 staff members, everyone had to work twice as hard.” (Miss Haworth—adviser) The staff presented quotes from the faculty and student body. “Putting in the names with the quotes gives the book a personal look. (Stuart Goldstein) Members attended a Journalism seminar and applied some of the new ideas to the YELLOWJACKET. We found out what other schools were doing in their yearbooks.” (Tom Walton) 4e (I) Denise Craft types the copy for her spread. (2) Selecting pictures for an introductory spread, Susan Conroy visualizes the finished page. (3) Choosing pictures for a faculty spread, Marla Grccnstrect and Alison Watt discuss plans. (4) Completing a spread, Stephanie Garry and Tom Walton make use of the scalcograph. (5) The staff assists students in taking their yearbook pictures. (6) Demonstrating the effects of photography in the yearbook. Bill Wilkerson tries a new method. YELLOW JACKET STAFF 67 RecaptciRinG act]on in moments of triumphs and the ag- ony of defeat, through an announcement in the bull- etin inviting spirit, from endless practices, in the last year of the Suburban 9. 70 VARSITY FOOTBALL Jackets come alive Closing the football season on a winning note with a 36-13 victory over the Ruskin Eagles, the Yeilowjackets showed the flair that was expected of them at the outset of the 1972 season. The Jackets ended up with a 6-4 record. All-Conference honors were bestowed upon many Center gridders. Coaches from the nine conference schools elected Mike Ammon, Mike Bickle, Mike Keith, Mark Kroenke, and Steve Shockley to the Conference First Team Squad. Honorable mentions were received by Mike Bauer, Joel Bohnenstiehl, Robert Fuchs, Jim Mullin, and Richard West. Kroenke was also selected to the All-Metro Team. Coach Duane Unrun commented on the season, “It was not as good as we hoped, but we still had some sparkling games. 1 think wc had a winning season because we are in the strongest conference in the state of Missouri.'’ Center Opponent Great way to start a season, (spectator) 47 0 Lillis We played solidly together as a team. (Senior player) 28 20 Truman Even though we lost, our morale is still high, (player-) 0 19 at Oak Park I knew the team would pull through and win. (Band member) 8 7 North Kansas City We had a weak defense for passing, (player) 26 58 William Chrisman Many small mistakes added up to a loss, (spectator) 20 21 St. Joe Central Offense had it all together thanks to the blocking. (Band) 44 19 Raytown South Totally overpowered us with size and strength, (player) 8 40 Winnetonka Well-played game by both offense and defense, (player) 20 8 Raytown Usually tough competition, but ye just slid by them, (player) 36 13 Ruskin (I) Richard West and Matt Hale follow the flow of the Winnetonka defense. (2) Winnetonka defense tackles Center back. (3) Bob Fuchs punts the ball. (4) Halfback Mike Bauer awaits a handoff. (5) Jackets defense halts Raytown South’s line. (6) Defensive halfback Mark Kroenke was awarded to the First Team All Con- ference, First Team All District, and First Team Jackets finish successfully Jackets fight on (1) Mike Bauer makes it to the end zone to score a touchdown. (2) It’s all part of the game: a referee explains rules to captains Mike Bauer and Steve Shockley. (3) Richard West and Rodney Kellogg wait for the count. (4) The Jacket defense, led by Mike Ammon. Jim See and Richard West, applies pressure. (5) Jim Mullin positions for one of the patented 'mean man tackles of the Center defense. (6) Steve Smalley drives on for extra yards. (7) Fancy footwork helps Mark Kroenke keep his balance from falling out-of-bounds. (8) Coach Smith plans strategy with defensive captain Steve Shockley. (9) Varsity squad thunders through the traditional Victory Lane. 74 VARSITY FOOTBALL u VARSITY FOOTBALL 75 Junior Varsity Center Opponent 42 8 Truman 12 0 Oak Park 14 20 North K.C. 8 4 William Chrisman 7 6 Raytown South 14 ° 20 Winnetonka Sophomore 28 6 Ruskin 36 0 Truman 24 12 Oak Park 13 6 North K.C. 18 12 William Chrisman 28 6 Hickman Mills 6 0 Raytown South 14 12 Winnetonka 30 6 Raytown (1) Kicking off, ihe Sophomore line begins the game. (2) SOPHOMORE SQUAD — Front Ron: Jim Bell, Pat Bicklc, Eric Williams. David Batliner. Victor Panetta. Richard Ginestra, Bill Beckett. Mark Klumpp, Jeff George, Steve Hankins. Second Row: Coach Tom Grow. Kevin Griffith. Corry Lanyon. Robert Hornbcck. Marti Runnels, Steve Klcitz. Tom Nolan, Charles Gaggcns, Jeff Nebcrgall, Coach John Montgomery; Back Row: Don Ward. Dan Hinrichs. Greg Fisher. Zachary Borders. Bob Jackson. Charlie Mills, Mark Larson, Steve South. James Wardell. (3) Yellowjacket offense fumbles. (4) Mark Klumpp punts to the Oak Park line. (5) Cutting off Oak Park offense, Steve South brings down a runner. (6) Steve South makes a tackle. (7) J.V. gridders plan strategy. (8) Bill Johnson runs to the ball. Junior gridders triumph Working towards a perfect season, the Junior Varsity Jackets and Sophomore squad ended the season with success. Hard work pulled the Junior team through a trying season of ups and downs. The rushing of Jeff George, Bill Johnson, and Rick Mann, and pass receiving of Paul Waid and Bill Beckett gave the team a potent attack. The gridders ended the season with a 3-3 record. Ending the season with a 8-1 record, the Sophomore team compiled the best record ever at Center High. FOOTBALL 77 (1) VARSITY TEAM—From Row: Dave McLerran, Joel DiCapo, Doug Brummcit. Ken Jackson, Rob Hall, Tom Noland, Steve Hayes; Back Row: Bob Bartholomew. Tom Casey, Steve Houser, Bob Fricke. Jim Dunleavy. (2) Guarding Raytown player, forward Bob Bartholomew and forward Doug Brumniett hustle to block his shot. (3) Making his move Steve Hayes shoots for two points. (4) Tom Noland attempts a long basket. (5) Guard Tom Noland aims for a goal. (6) Forward Rob Hall launches into the lane to retrieve the ball. (7) Jackets rebound ball. Young team exhibits matched capabilities “This year’s team consisting mostly of Juniors was strong in depth and quantity.” (Coach Max Hayes) A young and less experienced team hampered the win-loss record in early season. Another difficulty factor, playing many beginning games away from home, dimmed game results. Evenly matched player ability produced team balance which eventually led to a stronger ball team. However, with no previous varsity experience the players had no leadership to fall back on. With the inevitable errors of early season games the team found difficulties in altering mistakes. “When you're losing it's important to have an outstanding player who makes a good play because it inspires the rest of the team to strive harder.” (Steve Houser—Senior player) VARSITY BASKETBALL 79 Team gains confidence “Basketball this year seemed different than last year because of the attitude early in the season. I feel we had a really good team, but personal problems caused difficulties at the beginning of the season. (Steve Houser) The biggest win for the season was beating Raytown South on February 15. It gave the squad confidence to know they played better and beat a number one ranked team. “We knew we had the potential to be good, but we had a hard time getting everything together. I think our peak came in the Raytown South game. (Tom Casey) (1) Warming up before a game. Bob Fricke shoots a lay up. (2) Trying for the rebound, Steve Hayes leaps for the ball. 3) Leading the team on to the court, Ken Jackson runs down victory lane. (4) Before the start of the game Coach Max Hayes prepares his team (5) After shooting the ball Tom Casey tries to keep from fouling his opponent. VARSITY BASKETBALL 81 82 J V Players Venture On with teamwork Coach Bessenbacher attributed superior attitudes and devotion to the Junior Varsity Basketball squad. Although their record wasn’t outstanding for conference wins and losses, the final record for the season was I 1-7. However, for non-conference records they were outstanding with seven wins and no losses. David Ammon, Greg Bartholomew and Dave Parker deserved special recognition for shooting. Jim Bell and Bill Beckett stood out for all-around playing ability. The Victory over N.K.C. closed the season on a positive note. Scoreboard Center 69 67 Belton 59 42 William Chrisman 62 38 Ruskin 5! 59 Rockhurst 55 65 Truman 70 60 O'Hara 67 49 Rockhurst 63 46 Lee Summit 50 64 Ray-South 74 39 Winnetonka 66 43 North K.C. (1) Driving hard, Dave Ammon rebounds the ball. (2) Dave Am- mon and Bob Fuchs rebound for Center. (3) David Parker attempts a free throw. (4) Driving through. Bill Beckett makes a layup. (5) J.V. TEAM — Front Row: Mark Larson, Junior Massey, Dave Parker. Dave Ammon. Bob Bar- tholomew, Bob Fuchs, Charlie Walker: Back Row: Greg Bar- tholomew, Jim Bell, Tim Brennan. Eric Williams. Bill Beckett, Andy Thro. (6) Shooting hard. Eric Williams puts the ball in for two. (7) Bob Fuchs pumps another J.V. BASKETBALL 83 Outstanding players, games brighten season Players' ability and potential were the ingredients that helped the Sophomore Basketball team to a 10-5 win-loss record. The team played an outstanding year because they never played together as one group. Junior Varsity Basketball always took some of the Sophomore players. (Coach Dennis) The regular starters were Greg Sloan, Mark Larson, Willie Walker, Vic Pinnetta and Andy Thro. Greg Bartholomew stood out as a leading scorer. 84 SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL (1) Andy Thro shoot � a half-court shot. (2) A Sophomore Basketball player defends Center's goal. (3) Greg Bartholomew drives in two points. (4) SOPHOMORE TEAM — Front Row: Mark Larson. Jim Bell. Eric Williams. Bill Beckett. Andy Thro; Second Row: Greg Gavin. Doug Deuel, Pat Bickle. Willie Walker. Ted Mason; Back Row: Mike Brocato. Steve Kleitz. James Warded. Randy Osborn. Dave Smith, Greg Sloan, Andy Lasky, Jeff Nelson. (5) .fames Warded lays up two points against Ray-South. (6) Aiming on target, Eric Williams makes a basket. Scoreboard Center 53 33 East 50 40 S.M. North 53 58 Ruskin 77 . 63 Hickman Mills 54 46 Northeast 67 44 Ruskin 53 58 Raytown 53 51 Pern Day ’ 38 54 Oak Park 60 62 Wm. Chrisman 75 41 Lee Summit 68 58 Ruskin 49 52 Truman 76 55 Winnetonka 58 45 Fort Osage 34 51 Ray-South 55 61 Raytown 73 68 North k C SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL 85 “Wrestlers have pride” Small in size but great in determination, the wrestling team finished the season with a 7-3 record. Pinning 13 times this year, David Garcia took fifth place in the state wrestling tournament. The best wins were over North Kansas City and William Chrisman who both ranked ahead of Center in the pre-season picks. “The boys have a sense of unity that draws them together into one fine team. They have pride and that's what it's all about! I really enjoyed working with these fine, hard-working dedicated athletes. (Coach James) (1) Going for takedown, Chris George takes hold of his op- ponent. (2) John Steele smiles after a victory. (3) WRESTLING TEAM — First Row: C. George. J. Dritley, J Steele. D. Evans. P CatTrcy. R Garcia; Second Row: D. Gar- cia. B. Johnson, D. Emerson, C. Brandt. J. Tillery: Third Row: M. Vlesides. J. Farris. M. Walters. M. Witt. B Quacken- bush. T. Ammon. J. Ballantyne, N. Glass, S. Dryden: Back Row: L. Gleason. C. Johnson. S. Archer. J. Vincent, J. Dalman. L. Merrill. J. Teefey. D. Webster. (4) Resting before overtime, Mike Vlesides talks with Coach James. (5) Awaiting the decision of the referee. Coach James hopes for the best. (6) Warming up before the matches. Carl Brandt listens to instructions. (7) Digging his chin into his opponent’s back Robbie Garcia strives for a good grip. (1) After a tough match, David Garcia raises his arm to show victory. (2) Preparing for takedown, Robbie Garcia sizes up his opponent. (3) After pinning opponent, David Garcia is congratulated by his team members. (4) Warming up for his match. Carl Brandt thinks of his upcoming match. (5) Waiting for whistle to begin the match, John Toolcy readies himself. (6) Working on opponent. Bob Jackson receives riding time. (7) Bringing supplies for the wrestlers, manager Jim Beeves looks on at the varsity match. Varsity squad ends in good standing Scoreboard Center 26 30 Ruskin 16 36 Winnetonka 28 21 Truman 27 20 North K.C. 29 26 Smithville 9 40 Raytown South 36 1 5 Southwest 39 14 Raytown 48 14 Westport 28 21 William Chrisman (1) After a difficult match, the referee recognizes Don Cosgrove as the victor of his bout. (2) Finished early, several JV wrestlers look on as the varsity squad finish their heavyweight matches. (3) Coach Wolcott and his assistant. Danny Spalding, anxiously await the referee’s decision. (4) Coming off mat. fellow teammates congratulate Curt Johnson for winning his match. (5) New this year, this freshman wrestler attempts to take his opponent down. (6) Sam Wallers strives to pin his opponent 90 JV WRESTLING In spite of hardships J V wrestlers triumph Tragedy seemed to echo during this year’s wrestling season. In a regular practice senior Pat Caffrey broke his neck. As a result Pat was paralyzed from the neck down. Although recuperation was a slow process, he never lost his sense of humor. The junior varsity coach, Randall Wolcott, appeared at meets with a cast on his foot. Later the foot was removed. Strong-willed, Coach showed unfaltering spirit. Substituting for Coach Wolcott, Dan Spalding 71 helped coach the JV squad to a 6-4 season. Scoreboard Center 32 26 Ruskin 21 24 Winnetonka 36 14 Truman 24 27 North K.C. 35 S Smithville 19 27 Raytown South 42 18 Southwest 36 1 1 Raytown , 42 18 Westport 21 39 William Chrisman ft y'i 1 JV WRESTL1NG 9I (I) Kicking in Iasi few feet of a race. Junior Mark Anderson runs hard against the clock. (2) After long run, Junior Don Arnott and Sophomore Mark Gilday catch their breath. (3) At Swope Park the squad prepares for a race as the referee informs them of the course of the race. (4) CROSS COUNTRY SQUAD—Chuck Arney, Captain Pat Minx. Michael Saulsbury. Mark Gilday. Don Arnott. Tom Sec. Mark Anderson, and Coach Forest Arnall. (5) Warming up before a race. Tom See. Chuck Arney, Michael Saulsbury, and Mark Anderson run through Swope Park. 92 CROSS COUNTRY Cross country squad remains ready for autumn schedule Participating in 13 meets, the seven member cross country squad started workouts in mid- August. These consisted of daily ten mile runs. Running against twelve other schools, the squad traveled to Swope Park, Truman High School, Fort Osage, Excelsior Springs, Grandview, and Columbia, Missouri. The thinclads took part in the Suburban Conference Meet held on October 14, the District Cross Country Meet held on October 21, the Regional Cross Country Meet held on October 28, and the State Cross Country Meet held in Columbia on November 14. In a cross country race, a five man team must run two miles of literally cross country track. The runners run against opposing five man teams as well as the clock, with the lowest score winning. A team effort, the final score depends on the scores of all five runners. CROSS COUNTRY 93 Practice commences season 94 INDOOR TRACK Running through the halls, lifting weights are just two of the many things that the indoor track members do to ready themselves for the upcoming season. Having only five meets this year and -the Conference track meet, the indoor track season will lead into the outdoor track meets. Prospective competitors are returning lettermen senior Mike Ammon, Mike Bauer, Mike Bickle, Mark Birkman. Tom Casey, Scott Hunter, Rodney Kellogg. Jeff Locklear, Pat Minx, Richard Nicollini. Steve Smalley, Jim Smitley, Bob Unger and junior returning lettermen Don Arnott, Chuck Arncy, John Butler, Bob Fuchs, Matt Hale, Steve Hayes. Bill Stone, and Mike Stripp. INDOOR TRACK MEMBERS—(I) Jeff Locklear. (2) John Butler: (3) Rodney Kellogg: (4) Boh Unger. (5) Pi� i Minx. (1) Awaiting his turn in relay, John Steele prepares to leave the block. (2) Diver Glenn Kahler attempts to gain points for Center’s team with his dive. (3) SWIMMING TEAM—Front Row: Steve Dunleavy, Jim Kidd, Scott Smith, Bob Albright, Jeff Goede, Kevin Gavin; Second Row: Mark Gilday, Claudia Flathman, Linda Cosbohn, Glenn Kahler, Tom See, Mark Bauer, Jim Latteman, Keith Dalrymple; Fourth Row: Jayne Collins, Laurie Hayslett. Kim Forbes. Laurie Unruh. Holly Swyden, Dcnae Ogg, Cathy Colmcr; Back Row: Tom Michelson, David Koncak. Harlan Mycr, David Finlay; Not Pictured: Jim Mullins. (4) Varsity swimmer shows stamina in relay. (6) Holly Swyden waits in anticipation of her swim against a Truman swimmer. Capturing seven gold medals at the Olympics, Mark Spitz created a new interest in swimming. This interest was seen even at Center with more swimmers joining the team than ever before and several girls competing. The girls swam against Liberty and Truman. They won their two meets against Liberty, but lost the one against Truman. They participated in the 50 yard free, 50 yard fly, 200 yard medley relay, and the 200 yard free style. Mark Bauer, Glenn Kahler, and Jim Latteman competed in diving. Establishing new school records, the 200 yard medley relay team consisting of Mullins, Smith, Dunleavy, and Kidd set the record at 1:54. Steve Dunleavy set a record in the 50 yard free style at 24.4 seconds and Jim Mullins in the 100 yard back stroke at 1:05.5. Center swimmers shov 96 SWIM MING urge of interest SWIMMING 97 (I) Debbie Sluber sets up a play for team member Debbie Schmidt. (2) Tossing the ball into the air. Sue Daugherty anticipates her serve. (3) Utilizing her knowledge of the overhand serve. Lynn Williams scores for Center. (4) Awaiting her teammate's return, Karen Brown prepares to dive (S) GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL TEAM—Front Row:L. Davis, J. Hyde, A. Kaufman, L. Williams, S. Costa. K. Mills, coach J. Wilson: Second Row: P. Coopcridcr. J. Grauberger. D. Sluber. C. Paine. D. Mahoney: Back Row: G. Bubna. N. Watson. D. Schmidt. L. Gillenwater. K Bauer. n Enthusiasm toward girls’ athletics intensifies Although the student body wasn't fully aware of the girls’ competition in sports this year, the girl participants were enthusiastic, and their spirit grew with each competitive match. The girls volleyball team ended up with a 5-2 win-loss record. According to Mrs. Wilson, “the team showed a lot of spirit.” The tennis team took part in 8 matches with a 3-5 win-loss record. Mrs. Winetroub, tennis team coach said, At least the girls really tried hard.” Participating in three meets, the swim team won two against Liberty and lost one against Truman. Although our win-loss record wasn't outstanding, we've laid foundation for a successful season in the future.” (Senior participant Mary Lynn Fuchs) GIRLS' SPORTS 99 C Club raises money for athletic equipment For many years, photographs of Center's athletes have decorated the walls of the boys' locker-room. Listed on the photographs are records of the achievements of each Letterman during his senior year. C Club met from time to time to discuss certain problems which arose. When questioned about his feelings concerning C Club, Letterman Doug Brummett commented: “C Club used to be a lot more active. It is more of a prestige now and an honor to belong to. This year athletes diligently sold candy to raise money to pay for the photographs as well as to purchase any other athletic equipment which might be useful to the students. (I) Center students ski down the slopes of Brcckenridge, Colorado. (2) Preparing to head for the slopes, the skiers hustle around to gather equipment. (3) Pat Bicklc. Charlie Mills sell C club candy to Steve Choikhit. (4) Mike Bickle works out on equipment bought from C club funds. (5) Tom Engel and Sue Bodcn enjoy a game of table tennis. (6) Girls and boys play volleyball during activity period. INTRAM UR ALS 101 Relabi iqg lnstRciction with varied courses in some depart- ments, by using the computer for grade cards, by inviting guest speakers, through up-to-date courses such as “Political Parties and “Bible as Lit- erature”, in utilizing research projects to their full potential. 104 BOARD OF EDUCATION “Curriculum continues to expand” Center’s Board of Education strove to achieve quality in education. “I hope that the curriculum continues to be expanded as needs are shown.” (William B. Brandt— Vice President) Innovation in education was observed in several departments. Approving the advancement of new methods the Board supported these individualized electives. The Language Arts department divided their main subject, constructing specialized topics. Students chose ones of interest to them. The Physical Education and Art departments followed suit. You must move ahead or fall behind.” (Evert Asjes) (I) Director of Elementary Education Mr. Robert Clark (2) Assistant Superintendent Dr. Bill Ray Lewis (3) School Board: Mr. Evert Asjes, Mr. William Brandt, Mr Joe Kenton, Mr. John Hoopes. Mrs. Diane Smalley, Dr. Don Knight (4) Director of Buildings and Grounds Mr. Charles Forakcr (5) Administrative Assistant Dr. Ronald Gray (6) Superintendent Mr. Don Richmond (7) Director of Business Ser- vices Mr. Don Nelson (8) Supervisor of Art Education Dr Robert O'Neill (9) Supervisor of Food Services Mrs. Sharon Patterson (I) Supervisor of Reading Mrs. Dorothy McArtor. BOARD OF EDUCATION 105 (1) Principal R. E. Kanaka reviews bulletin for the day. (2) Secretary Kmcrinc Kline types up requisitions for teachers. (3) Secretary Doris Guftason works with of- fice assistants Paula Gregory and Sue Ann Beedle. (4) Vice-Principal Ernie Paris looks at activities for the day with Vice-Principal Neil Williams. (5) Looking over student numbers secretary Betty Freeman is busy at her desk. (6) Secretary Ruth Brosnahan checks deposit. 106 PRI NCI PALS Administration reorganizes schedules Reorganizing attendance lists and grade card systems, three principals governed all programs at Center. Joining the team of administrat- ors for the first time, Vice-Prin- cipal Ernie Paris attended most of the extracurricular activities. Being unfamiliar with the school, I had no real ambitions or goals to show the students with the excep- tion of getting to know them. Here at Center I got to be more involved in the administrative end of schooling, rather than the disciplinary end.” At the head of the school again, Mr. R. E. Banaka completed his third year at Center. I feel that other interests outside of school made it difficult for some of our students to show a lot of enthus- iasm for school activities; be- cause of this I feel that to a certain degree apathy has increased.' Working closely with all stu- dent activities, especially stu- dent council, Vice-Principal Neil Williams showed much en- thusiasm for direct contact with students. Mr. Williams seemed very pleased with the increased en- thusiasm shown by student council members and officers. People aren't really aware of how much the Student Council does for school. So far this year the council has organized two dances and various programs for activity period.” PRINCIPALS 107 (I) Discussing school problems, Mrs. Mclva Tucker offers her opinions on the solution. (2) Mrs. Kulh Allred looks up a card for an overdue hook. (3) Pulling up current bulletins. Mrs. Alice Meacham looks over information. (4) Typing information for teachers, Mrs. Viola Fullerton does one of her tasks as librarian assistant. (5) Checking over testing materials Mr. Gene Propp and Mr. George Tollefson prepare instruction sheets. (6) Mr. David Starchevich completes his second year as media specialist. (7) Administering eye tests is one of the many jobs of the school nurse, Mrs. Lois Clark. 108 COUNSELORS. LIBRARIANS, NURSE “Use offered help” Adding a new member to the counseling staff, Mrs. Melva Tucker blended in well with the other coun- selors. Helping students with schedule changes and personal prob- lems were just two of the many jobs of the counselors. “I can see counselors becoming occupation oriented and concerned with advance training like college and Vocational Technological school because most jobs now being offered do require advanced training.” (Mr. Tollefson) “I wish that students could realize that counselors are here for them for personal, college or vo- cational counseling also.” (Mrs. Meacham) “I enjoy working in the library with the students. (Mrs. Allred) ”1973 was an excellent year in terms of student and faculty use of the media center. The first stages of planning a new media center are being considered. We wish the seniors future success and we are preparing for another successful year with our returning students and faculty.” (Mr. Starchevich) Typing aids students I'm preparing the students for a vocation.” (Mrs. June Wilson) The students in the business department have used activity period well. (Mrs. Lucille Smith) The trials and tribulations of a first-year teacher are un- ending. (Mrs. Reve Wilson) “This has been a marvelous year with such co-operative students. (Miss Velma Siard) “We prepare the students for the business world.” (Mrs. Sandra Buchanan) You never know when you will need to work. (Mrs. Nancy Lee Fryer) 110 BUSINESS EDUCATION l Mrs. Nancy Lee Fryer smiles at the progress of a student. (2) Mrs. Reve Wilson aids a student with an assignment. (3) A student questions Mrs. Sandy Buchanan about a problem. (4)Miss Velma Siard ex- plains the basics of a problem to Joy Stanley. (5) Mrs. June Wilson an- swers a student's question. (6) Janet Shultheiss seeks the assistance of Mrs Lucille Smith. Distributive Education enlightens Computer classes are skill courses; if you're good enough you can get a job.” (Mr. J. F. D'Alesio) “Center students have access to many facilities.” (Miss Vicki LaMons) Changing activity period to second hour has helped the D.E. students.” (Miss Loreta Middlebrooks) The COE program is what life is all about. (Mr. Robert Dennis) “More students are showing integrity. (Miss Vicki Jennings) “Education should breed success— not failure—for all students. (Mrs. Pat Oates) A man that can make his living doing what he sould do for a hobby, is a happy man. (Mr. Charles Johnston) (1) Mr. J. F. D’Alesio assists Jill Smith at the computer. (2) Aiding Kay Kenton with her assignment is Mrs. Loreta Middlebrooks. (3) Mr. Robert Dennis instructs his class. (4) A student seeks the advice ot Miss Vicki Jennings. (5) Mrs. Pal Oates gives instructions to a student (6) Miss Vicki LaMons writes a hall pass for a student. (7) Mr. Charles Johnston explains the details of an assignment to Pat Connor BUSINESS EDUCATION 113 (1) Taking a punch-out on the simulator. Mr. Ted Holmes checks the progress of driving students. (2) Mrs. l)oroth Rayburn lends a helping hand to Richard West in meal preparation. (3) During driving session, Mr. Ron James jokes with students (4) Pally Mussel man offers Mrs Virginia Ray a sample from her kitchen (5) Jim See confers with Mr. E. J Wills, senior class sponsor. (6) Answering Dehbie Em lei's question. Mrs. Shirley Foster explains how to grade a seam. 1 14 DRIVERS ED A New 1973 Cutlasses were used for drivers’ education. “Other teachers around the city talk only about behind-the-wheel driving and in-class instruc- tion, but I feel simulation is an important part.” (Mr. Ted Holmes) “Simulators are an asset to the system because they give actual in-car sen- sations. (Mr. Ron James) “Des- pite the $30 fee and no credit ruling, there are no empty seats. (Mr. E. J. Willis) “We used new materials like the stretch swim suiting and tricot lingerie in clothing. (Mrs. Shirley Foster) “With the ris- ing cost of food, more restric- tions will be placed on menus. (Mrs. Virginia Ray) “Food classes discussed some ways to overcome the rising prices; like a meat substitute once a week. (Mrs. Dorothy L. Rayburn) HOME ECONOMICS 1 15 “Directed experiences important” 1 16 FINE ARTS X FIR FIRE KtF RIGHT I With the introduction of design as a prerequisite for other art classes art is no longer regarded as an easy course at Center. “We have beefed up the courses considerably.” (Mrs. Jean Kesler.) Miss Sherry Knox felt that students should be free to express themselves. “I try to involve students by giving interesting assignments which have depth and meaning. ■Believing that students tend to approach problems for which they have no background Mr. Tom Creamer commented. Art has to be directed. Directed experiences with art concepts and materials are important for any type of growth in a knowledge of art. Mr. John Chronister felt that the best way to approach students is individually. He really enjoys his teaching. I wouldn’t want to do anything else unless the salary was much greater. Many problems can be solved by the competent use of communication. Music provides a means of communication that cuts across many barriers,” was Mr. Don Shaffer’s comment. (I) Mr. John Chronicler leads the choir in learning a new song. (2) Mr. Tom Creamer carefully works on a piece of ari. (3) Miss Serry Knox helps students Tim McGraw and Carmen Garciga in painting. (4) Mr. Don Shaffer discusses music theory with Mark Hensley. (5) Mrs. Jean Kesler explains oil painting techniques to Susan Costs. FINE ARTS I 17 Designs spark interest “In woodworking students are tree to work independently and at their own speed.” (Mr. Randall Wolcott) “Drafting is the language of industry, and any student can succeed if he tries. (Mr. Mackey Wilcoxon) I try to develop student interest in all the fields of mechanics and hope they carry out projects to the best of their ability.” (Mr. L. W. Lee) Graphic Arts is essential to all students whether they plan a career in one of its particular areas or not. Man must communicate, and the graphic arts represent modern communi- cations.” (Mr. Larry Bradshaw) I 18 INDUSTRIAL ARTS 1) Explaining a basic layout technique Mr. Bradshaw helps Pat Cattery design his poster. 2) Using a radial arm saw Rick Brown cuts wood for a dresser drawer. (3) As Pat Hecke listens. Mr Wolcott gives lips on glueing a table together. (4) Helping llelenc Mat draw plans for a drafting project Mr Wilcoxon suggests several ideas (5) Showing engine pacts, Mr. Lee explains how a piston blew. INDUSTRIAL ARTS I 19 h Describing lighter side of a serious story. Miss Mary Alice Lang gets reactions from her students. (2) Mr. Wayne Brown explains the next day's assignment. (3) Giving extra help to Dana Boosman, Mrs. Sue Rose Harter explains test scores. (4) Preparing to return compositions. Miss Sarah Harvey explains grading scale. (5) During the summer, Mr. Chester Landes and Mrs. Christine Goetzinger go over Language Arts curriculum. 1 20 LANGUAGE ARTS Teachers stress awareness “All I can do is to be excited about my subject, know as much as I can about it and remember that my main objective is to teach students rather than to teach curriculum.” (Miss Lang) “I like teaching, but I detest the paper grading that goes with it. Teaching should be opening doors, imparting information, discovering ideas jointly, not figuring out how to arrive at the most honest grade, keeping track of absentees, etc. (Miss Harvey) “If the material I teach in my Science Fiction class doesn’t “sink in” at least my students will have been exposed to it.” (Mrs. Goetzinger) “Before I can expect my students to understand or to be interested in my class I must myself first be interested and must know what 1 am teaching. (Mrs. Harter) “I can teach the material, but it remains for the student to involve himself in the class and the material in order to achieve any mutual learning experience.” (Mr. Landes) 121 LANGUAGE ARTS (1) After Jan Finley’s presentation. Miss Janet Rosecrans leads a speech analysis. (2) Kurt Winkler receives help from Mrs. Gwcnna Schantz on an assignment. (3) At the fall play, Mrs. Nancy Scott applies make-up to Paula Friedman. (4) John Tooley seeks Mrs. Bcttyc Tracy’s assistance. (5) During Creative Writing, Mrs. Myra Sifcrs assists Howard Goldwasser. (6) Mrs. Thea Riebel discusses test questions with Ashley Hurn. (7) Mrs. Carol Clippard answers a student’s question. I 22 LANGUAGE ARTS This is the first time 1 have seen a department with such a variety in selection for the students.” (Mrs. Carol Clippard) “As a teacher 1 learned many aspects of Language Arts through the semester courses.” (Mrs. Gwenna Schantz). “I like the concentrated interest in one area with the selection avail- able. the students can choose the area that interests them. (Mrs. Myra Sifers) 1 was really glad to be in on the experimental teaching stage of the course. This made teaching very interesting.” (Mrs. Thea Riebel) The students have found the Bible as literature very exciting. (Mrs. Bettye Tracy) 1 am interested in psychology and people's reaction. That is why I like teaching MAN IN HIS WORLD.” (Miss Janet Rosecrans) MASS MEDIA is a highly practical language arts course with class activities designed to allow students to learn by discovering.” (Mrs. Nancy Scott) LANGUAGE ARTS 123 Electives widen choice (I) Teaching students Spanish vacabulary. Mr. William A. Scott assists Jeff Kaiser in the lab. (2) Listening to sophomores Joe Meiners and Mark Pittman. Miss Carla Turnbough finds their opinions interesting. (3) Helping Kenneth Hukriede with a translation. Mrs. Maria Wiebe finds magazine articles good teaching devices. (4) Mrs. Barbara Peter uses t e language lab as a useful source for teaching students French. (5) Utilizing the lab. Miss Mary Lu Haworth helps senior Denise Mattucks with a problem on the recording. 124 FOREIGN LANGUAGES Languages broaden outlook I think the students are enjoying the new text books. The advanced students are reading a novel, which is something new this year.” (Mrs. Barbara Peter) “First and second year students in Spanish are learning correct vocabulary and pronunciation through games such as monopoly and scrabble. (Miss Mary Lu Haworth) “German students visited the art gal- lery and went on a tour of German art. During the holidays the students had a Christmas party and raised money selling German Christmas cookies. They also went carrolling in Chestnut Hills apartments.” (Mrs. Maria Wiebe) “This year we produced a documentary on the bullfight. The students wrote the original script and took all the pictures for it.” (Mr. William A. Scott) FOREIGN LANGUAGES 125 (1) After writing exams for his classes. Mr Jacob F. Knopps prepares to use the ditto machine. (2) Assisting Jeff Ely on an assignment. Mrs. Dorothea A. Kehm enjoys her students and teaching. (3) Mr. Herbert E. Gray points out an error to Mike Vlcisides. (4) Explaining the correct way to solve an equation, Mr Albert L. Dial helps George Smith to better understand Algebra. (5) Students go to Mr. Dial for help with Algebra problems. 1 26 M ATHEM ATICS Angles intrigue students M ATHEM AT1CS 127 Beginning with Applied Math, which dealt mostly with using and adapting abstract principles and theory in connection with concrete problems, the math department offered students a wide variety of courses. The next step in mathematics was Algebra I, the branch of mathematics treating the relations and properties of numbers by means of letters, signs of operation, and other symbols. Geometry, the third year course, investigated the relations, properties, and measurements of solids, surfaces,, lines, and angles. Accelerated courses in mathematics included Algebra II, Analytic Geometry, and Calculus. Rapport between students and teachers seems to be at an all-time high this year—Great.” (Mrs. Dorothea A. Kehm) (I) With final instructions from Mrs. Sulor. Junior Linda Trued prepares to howl. (2) Boss volleyball continues as a class sport. (3) Coach Smith and Coach Unruh converse on the sidelines during an outdoor gym session. (4) HOIK 3 CHAMPIONSHIP FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM — Front Row: Bob Ruth. Charles Hukriede, Mark Hensley, John Steele. Tim McGraw. Mike Duffey; Back Row: John German. Scott Hunter. David Garcia. Larry Orr. (5) Coach Hayes gym class participates in basketball. one of the traditional activities. |6) In aerial darts class, one of the additional sports offered in physical education. Coach Hayes takes attendance (7) Miss Holt relays the agenda to her girls' tumbling class before releasing them to practice on the balance beam. I 28 PH YSICAL EDUCATION Teachers create interest “We used student involvement in planning.” (Miss Sue Holt) Teachers in the physical education department agreed that the different methods for the same routine stimulated the students to cooperate in gym class. Knowing the students’ needs to relieve tension and relax from regular academic classes, these teachers met the students' interests. “We tried to get the students involved in what we call lifetime sports such as bowling and golf in addition to the standard sports like football and basketball.” (Coach Max Hayes) Placing more emphasis on sports with carry over value these teachers opened a broader field of sports. With the variety of sports being offered we don't lose the interest of the students.” (Mrs. Winifred Sutor) PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 29 (1) During Physics discussion, Mr. Emery Henley responds to a student’s question. (2) Mr. Ken Angell assists Robin Bunkley, Mike Berkland in a Physiology experiment. (3) For a Biology demonstration, Mr. Ken Ornes explains a duck's anatomy. (4) Sophomore l.inda Clark receives a lesson in the use of the microscope from Mrs. Betty Little. (5) Following the progress of a chemistry experiment. Mr Ted L. Dresie consults his lab book. 1 30 SCIENCE “No revision made” “No revision was made this year in our curriculum. (Mrs. I.illle) Many new curriculum changes found elsewhere seemed to have ignored the science department this year. Even so, science teachers did find ways to update what may have appeared to be the same old courses while discussing changes for the future. Experiments with new laboratory investigations sparked interest in Biology classes. Advanced chemistry classes experimented with a con- tract grading system and attempted a new learning method by independent study. Rounding out the science courses, a taxidermist mini-course provided students with an oppor- tunity to mount specimens they captured. All the science teachers proposed ideas for future courses but they must first go through the administration. We have a good chance if it's a change that doesn't cost additional money or need added personnel. (Mr. Ornes) Other changes discussed included semester courses in chemistry and physics, and courses in aeronautics, health and field biology, environmental, consumer and nuclear chemistry. SCIENCE I ? 1 (I) Mr . Fehr grxdes research papers. (2) Mr. Grow attentively listens. (3) Students concentrate on speaker (4) A film is presented by Mr. Merryman. 5) Mr. Montgomery patiently helps a student (6) Details are explained by Mr Arnall. 132 SOCIAL STUDIES Involvement Grows This year's been a year of transition for the social science department; we've run into some problems, but over- all the courses have been a change for the better. (Mr. Tom Grow) School spirit brings two groups of people to mind, those who care less or those who really get involved.” (Coach Forest Arnall) “I think that the new courses are challenging courses, and I have a lot of fine stu- dents who I hope feel the same. (Mr. William Merryman) If enough kids responded I'd like to have a Psychology II course (Mrs. Stephanie Fehr) The new semester gives stu- dents a chance to specialize in and select classes that are more interesting and intuned to other areas of their in- terest. (Mr. John Montgomery) SOCIAL STUDIES I 33 s V Student participation soars “The new Social Studies curriculum offers the student a wider selection to choose from.” (Mr. John Musgrave) “I think the mixing of juniors and seniors in classes is a good idea. It works very well and brings in a broader range of ideas. (Mrs. Hedda Winctroub) “I've been excited by the youth participation in politics. (Mrs. Joyce Cox) “It's been a good year, and I've enjoyed it. (Mr. Dan Creasey) The new Social Studies format has allowed me, as a teacher, to come in contact with 300 students instead of just 150; I am very pleased with the new curriculum struc- turing. (Mr. Robert Bessenbacher) SOCIAL STUDIES 135 (1) Returning grad- ed papers to her class Mrs. Winetroub talks to students. (2) Kd Dowd, Jr., talks to students. (3) Mr. Bessenbacher dis- cusses assignment with student. (4) Mr. Creasey instructs students in class. (5) A student listens to a solution from Mr. Musgrave. (6) Mrs. Cox enthusiastic- ally explains proced- ures. Mrs. Belly Hughes folds towels for use by Center students. (2) C A FETERI A PERSON N EL Theresa Falcone. Erma Swcaringin. Mary Cushing, Shirley Reed. Dorothy Holder. Thelma DeFries, Lilly Resnick. Johny Sehnieder. Lorina Ross. Edythe Gaggens. and Dorothy Minniear (3) Lilly Resnick prepares a lunch for Mrs. Hedda Winetroub. (4) While Mrs. Dorothy Minniear checks Mrs. Lois Clark through the lunch line. Mr. L. W. Lee waits. (5) Gelling lunch ready, Shirley Reed and Lilly Rcsnick wait for the onslaught of students. (6) Mary Cushing works dilligently preparing lun- ches (7) Johny Sehnieder replenishes desserts for hungry students H) CUSTODIAL PERSONNEL — Alvin E Shadley. Frank Shadley, David Rawles. Greg Mundkowsky. and Attrell Gragg 136 SERVICE PERSONNEL Invaluable personnel carry on More often than not, the students at Center took it for granted that the school would be clean, that a lunch could be obtained in the cafeteria, and in Physical Education, that there would always be a towel. Few people realized the work that went into having these services ready. The kids that come in for towels are very pleasant.” (Mrs. Hughes) “This year we changed from two to five lunch choices; apparently the students have liked this change because the lunch count has gone up. (Mrs. Falcone) SERVICE PERSONNEL 137 Bus Drivers had an enjoyable yet trying job. “I like to be around young people and I enjoy driving.-’ (Jean Radford) Ice, that was quite prevalent this year. People don’t know when they have a break. There’s always one or two on every load that don't seetyi to fit in line with the rules.’’ (Alice Weline) P.T.A. successfully tried three new events. Since many classes used paperback text books this year, the P.T.A. supplied them as well as other materials. In addition they organized a successful used book exchange. The Booster Club attended the games, sold sports programs, and sponsored the Center Basketball Tournament. At the Tournament, they gave away prizes. I 38 P.T.A.. BOOSTER CLUB (1) CENTER’S BUS DRIVERS—Opel Spratt. Don Gable. Carol Stock, Shirley Seabaugh, Georgia Langlois, Dale Burge. Mary Stitt. Shirley VanDeusen, Georgia Robb, Jean Radford. Dorthy Roberts, Beverly Davidson. Mildred Penning. Alice Wehner. Ida Mae Hammerick. (2) Mrs. Yuillc and Mrs. Yocum sample food for the Sophomore Mixer. (3) Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Manning work for the P.T.A in the book exchange room. (4) Mr. Brummct and Mr. Laird award prizes during the Center Basketball Tournament. (5) Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Smith operate the P.T.A. book store during fourth hour. (6) Shirley Seabaugh and Opel Spratt give time to drive Athletic buses. BUS DR IVERS 1 39 RealizioG Responsi Bi I it ;y by going to make up work in typing instead of talking to your friends, through asking for help in a hard course, in voicing an opinion, with being on time for practices or asking for information on job opportunities. Rodney Kellogg. Pat Galvin aid Janet Shulthciss in Graphic Arts. Various changes in the schedule and new classes provided Seniors with a new outlook on school. Several Seniors were only at school for half a day because of the new programs offered. By taking Dual Enrollment, Seniors could spend time at Center, as well as a few hours at area colleges. Other members of the Senior class were enrolled in the Distributive Education or Trade and Industry program. They left school after a halfday. Still, a large number of Seniors remained at school for the entire day. They kept up the old tradition of keeping underclassmen out of the Senior Lounge. Classes were integrated with underclassmen, so the Seniors had few classes they could call their own, just Physiology and Independent Study. Seniors took advantage of the Senior Steak Fry, sponsored by PTA. Seniors came dressed mainly in jeans, ready to indulge in a steak dinner. Class officers spent many hours with their advisers, Mr. Wills and Mr. Holmes, in planning the Senior Trip and graduation ceremonies. President Bob Fricke Vice-President Michele Tracy Treasurer Denise Craft Secretary Nancy Arnold During the Powder Puff game. Senior boys provide halftime entertainment. 142 SENIORS Mary Aaron Dan Accurso Dennis Adsit Bob Albright Willie Alderson Charles Allison Denise Allison Steve Allred Mike Ammon Gary Andreasen New programs allow Seniors outside experiences Don Archer Janet Archer Nancy Arnold Christy Bacon Gary Badale Georgia Bahr Kathy Balderston Kathie Anne Ballowe Debby Barash Jane Barry Linda Bartmess Ron Batman Karen Bauer Mike Bauer Pat Baughman SENIORS 143 Dan Beall Charles Bearce Bruce Becker Lynn Beckett Sue Ann Beedle Allen Belcher Terri Belingloph Glenda Bell Mike Berkland Chris Berry Jim Betts Mike Bickle Jo Susan Bigley Debbie Birge Mark Birkman Controversy rises over etiquette at steak fry “The behavior was repulsive. Some boys were eating with their hands and throwing food. It was poor of them considering the money the PTA put out.” (Jo Ann Vella—12) Mrs. Marlene Brandt, mother in charge of the senior steak fry. commented that the PTA spends several hundred dollars yearly on this event. According to her. the aim of the steak fry is to honor the senior class. “Some of the more exuberant participants not only cleaned up their tables, but all of the other tables so that we mothers had only the kitchen to clean.” (Mrs. Marlene Brandt) Less than fifty percent of the eligible students attended the steak fry. held Monday, September 25. In a Letter to the editor of the “Searchlight.” Mrs. Brandt questioned juniors as to the changes they would make to improve attendance in the future. “I didn't see any bad behavior. I just saw a lot of kids having tun.” (Pat Galvin—12) Building pyramids. Kevin Nickels provides entertainment at steak fry. I 44 SEN IORS Gary Blankenship Susan Bloomberg Liz Blum Joel Bohnenstiehl Bill Bondon Cecilia Bono Frank Bosch Janee Bovard Cherie Boyd Roger Bradford Trent Bradley Robyn Brady Carl Brandt Joel Bratt John Bregg Diane Bremson Doug Brinkman Virginia Brocious Bob Brown Jeff Brown Vicki Brown Jan Brummell Mary Bryce Jerry Bundy Robin Bunkley Terry Burns Steve Burton Martha Bustillo Richard Byrd Pat Caffrey SEMORS 145 Terri Callison Joe Cannova Paul Cannova Amy Cantrell Mike Cantrell Chris Carroll Kathy Cartier Buford Casebolt Tom Casey Susan Cassaidy Charlene Chance Renee Chaney Debbie Clark Kathy Clark Lori Claywell Sandy Closson Dallas Cochran Dan Cohen Mike Collins Pat Connor Susan Conroy Wanda Cook Gary Cooperider Howard Copaken Margaret Cordon Debbie Cornett Mark Corrigan Susan Costa Leslie Cowling Tim Cox 146 SENIORS Bash achieves comic flavor Denise Craft Jackie Crow Lana Culp Beth Daggett Dave Dakopolos Joe Dattilo Susan Daugherty Jane Davis Joyce Davis David Deardorff Gayle Deckman Mike Derham Jim Desmond Linda Dessert SENIORS 147 Carolyn Dcterding Mark Deuel Vicki Dickerson Donna Dietterick Jeanette DiRaimo Jan Dishman Mike Dishman Steve Dolginoff Frank Donegan Walter Doppelt Steve Duff David Duffey Karen Dunaway Suzanne Duncan Jim Dunleavy Jan Dupree Debbie Dreiling Diane Drury Alisa Edwards Mark Richmann Jim Eide Jim isenstein Vicki Erickson Pat Erwin Mary Etiopia Carla Evans David Evans Mike Evans Jan Farber 148 SENIORS Students acquire experience while assisting teachers Karen Feeley Micah Feingold Cathy Ferro Maureen Fitzgerald Dennis Fitzsimmons Kathy Fletcher Marsha FI ink Maureen Footlick Brian Forman “As a lab assistant you get the satisfaction of putting something you have learned to use... and you can continue learning without the worry of carrying a full class load. (Mike Bauer—12) The aides give the teachers help in numerous ways. By doing these various duties, the teachers have more time to spend with the individual students and in preparation of classroom materials. “I get pleasure from helping others and Tin able to spend more time at something I really enjoy doing. (Mary Etiopia—12) The teacher assistants give help to the students with problems since they can relate to them on the same level. In return, the aides receive valuable experience. “The experience I gain could help me if I wanted to get a job in a library some day (Barbara Lincoln—12) “1 learn a lot about myself and also learn by talking to the teacher and the students. (Chris Berry—12) Lab assistants Suzanne Duncan. John Lilly. Chris Carroll, and Pat McCalmon locate special chemicals in preparation for a chemistry experiment. Debbie Forrest Stephanie Foster Carla Fowler Mike Freeman Bob Fricke Mary Lynn Fuchs Lewis Fucston Dave Fulks Garry Funk Larry Funk Pat Galvin Kathy Gammill David Garcia Joan Garrison Stephanie Garry Marsha Gentry Nancy Gilles Susan Gochenour Richard Goldman Kerry Goldstein Stuart Goldstein JoAnn Green Shavccn Greenbaum Marla Greenstreet Paula Gregory Bruce Grimes Kevin Gruetze Larry Grunspan Sam Gutovitz Eileen Gwin I 50 SENIORS As an Arrowette. Janee Bovard always displays congeniality and poise. Girls become Arrowettes “Welcome to Arrowhead , was a familiar phrase which all girls who tried out for Kansas City Chiefs Arrowette had to memorize and practice with charm. The many thousands of girls who auditioned were required to walk out in front of a panel of judges and repeat with poise and enthusiasm this one particular phrase. Senior Jan Dishman expressed her feelings about tryouts, “Now that I look back on it, everything we had to do was really simple, but at that particular time the worst part of tryouts was having to look at one particular judge, Ed Podalak.” “Being an Arrowette was somewhat of a challenge. There were always so many different people to meet, and besides we got to see all the home games absolutely free of charge. (Janee Bovard —12) Lloyd Hagen Tom Halbhuber Patty Hall Susan Hall Cindy Halloran Steve Hammer Steve Hamrick Garry Hanna Terry Harwood Dan Hasten Danny Haver Gail Hawley Cindy Hayes Mike Hayes Diane Heggy SENIORS 151 Debi Heidgen Vicki Helmer Tracy Hcnrickson Mike Heptas Pam Herdlinger Joyce Hille Rhonda Hoffman Don Hogsett Mickie Hollub Bunny Hopkins Steve Hough Steve Houser. Janet Hruska Tom Huff Dcna Hughes Charles Hukriede Scott Hunter Mike Hurst Pam Hurscher Chris Irminger Ken Jackson Carolyn Jamieson Dave Jenkins Bud Johns Cindy Johnson Craig Johnson Curt Johnson Dave Johnson Dennis Johnson Greg Johnson 1 52 SENIORS William Johnson Jeanne Johnston Jo Johnston Sandy Joseph Bernie Kalmus Jay Kaplan Kathy Kaplan Jan Katz Jeff Katz Marilyn Kaswan Mike Keith Robert Kellogg Rodney Kellogg Don Kelly Up-to-date computer systems revolutionize Center Assisting Dave Dakopolos, Mr. Jim D'Alesio gives tips on correct loading of the console computer. Debbie Kent Kay Kenton Louis Kessler Jim Kidd Nancy Kittell Debbie Kleitz Vicki Erickson, Linda Ryder wait outside UMKC after a Wednesday class. Centerites gain experience as dually enrolled students Mark Kroenke Joshua Kronberg Pam Krug Nancy Kuechler Over forty Seniors participated in the dual enrollment program this year as opposed to last year’s twenty-six. The program gives senior students who are interested in furthering their studies the opportunity to attend a college or university while completing their final year of high school. Thus they are able to earn college credit and at the same time, make new friends and adjust to the college way of life. “It gives me the experience of both high school and university which will help to make the transition to full time university so much easier.” (Linda Ryder — UMKC) Students attend Center from one to four hours before leaving for their respective colleges. Avila, Longview, Penn Valley and UMKC have accepted dually enrolled students this year. I think it’s a real fine thing that students who are anxious to go to college can dual enroll.” (Alice .VI enchant — Counselor) 154 SENIORS Robert Ladd Debbie Lapetina Linnea Larson Mary Leahy Debbie Levine Mitch Levy Gaylon Lewis Jane Lewis John Lilly Barbara Lincoln Tim Lincoln Jeff Locklear Andi Loeffler Kevin Loosen Randy Love Laurie Lubert Mary Jo Luke Lexie Madison Forrest Malone Marianne Mangiaracina Jill Manifold Amy Mankin Becky Mankin Ted Maples John Marquez Paul Martin Steve Mason Wes Mathany Denise Mattucks Jeff McCalmon SENIORS 155 Pat McCalmon Donna McCollom Tim McGraw Kristie McLaughlin Dave McLerran Mike McMurray Woody McPheron Mark Melchior Dan Milakovich Jon Miller Melody Miller Karen Mills Pat Minx Larry Mitchell Sue Morgan Chris Moudy Larry Myer Dan Myers Mark Nebergall Mike Neustadt Sharon Nichols Kevin Nickels Donald Nicoll Tom Nielson Susan Noland Mike North Gayle Oldfield Larry Orr Debbie Osborn Anita O'Shea 156 SENIORS Carol Pabst Linda Pace Arden Pagel Cindy Paine Teri Parker Greg Perkins Nancy Patti Debbie Pearce COE experiences change in class curriculum Setting type is one of the many jobs that Senior Randy Love undertakes at his job at McLitho Printing Company. “In my opinion COE gives me a sense of respon- sibility and better communication with other people ” said Karen Feeley, Senior, one of the 143 students who enrolled in either Trade and Industry or Distributive Education for the 1972-73 school year. The Cooperative Occupational Education program was divided into two specific areas. Trade and Industry and Distributive Education. All students who enrolled in one of the two programs attended school for three or four hours and were then dismissed to go to their jobs. The program, which was only offered to Seniors, taught them something about the world of employment and helped them to find jobs if they didn’t have one already. Jobs varied from secretarial jobs for girls to salesmanship jobs for boys. “Trade and Industry to me is maybe a look into the future or a better understanding of your job now. (Larry Orr) “1 enrolled in Trade and Industry because I thought I could spend my time better working since I only wanted to take a few subjects. (Anonymous) SENlORS 157 Sally Peterson Kathy Pfeifer Cheri Pittman Ginny Pope Bridget Ragar Sherry Rawlings Agnes Reddy Patricia Reece James Reed Tom Reed Mark Renne Debbi Rife Mark Robards Mike Roberts David Rodriquez Rita Roselli Theresa Roth Jeff Rubins Cindy Rudolph Bernie Rulle Barbara Rutlader Tom Ryan Jana Rydcll Linda Ryder Margaret Sacks Mary Sadler Steve Saegert Lisa Salamano Janice Scharn Amy Schicbel I 58 SENIORS Janet Schmedding Deborah Schmidt Skyla Schmidt Steve Schnell Gary Schultz Steve Schwartz Jim See Terry Shelton Bruce Shklar Steve Shockley Janet Shultheiss Denise Silva Paul Silverman Kenny Simmons Jim Sims Juke box reflects Senior moods While enjoying a soft drink in the senior lounge, Jill Smith selects one of the latest songs. My Girl. SENIORS 159 Brad Skelton Steve Smalley Barry Smith Christy Smith Jill Smith Mary Pat Smith Pandora Smith Scott Smith Sylvia Smith Jim Smitley Mary Snitzmier Janet Sokoloff Tammy Sparks Nancy Spitcaufsky Susan Stafford Questioning his choice for research, Jon Miller discusses topics with Miss Mary Lu Haworth. Independent Study aids self-motivated students “The whole concepi of Independent Study is to allow the student greater freedom.” (Michele Tracy—120 Students who had evidenced a high degree of self-motivation and critical thinking were offered Independent Study. “I'm mature enough to study without a teacher breathing down my neck.” (Jon Miller—12) Each student enrolled in Independent Study was assigned a teacher whose personal interest in Language Arts was related to the student's research topic. “The teacher-student relation is much better in Independent Study.” (Steve Burton —12) With the aid of their instructor, the students researched their topic and presented their findings. Many student-instructor conferences were held throughout the course. Three members of the faculty including the assigned teacher determined the final grade. Independent Study lets you explore the areas you want to.” (Suzanne Duncan—12) Mary Stanley Joy Stanly Helen Stark John Steele Sue Stein Dama Stephenson John Stewart Sherri Stokes Donna Stoll Nancy Stone Shelly Streit Lawrence Strickland Margie Sullivan Terri Swartz Jan Swyden Isaac Szajnfeld Sherry Talkington Kirk Talpers Mike Tankel Anne Taylor Richard Taylor SENIORS 161 Charlene Thistle Fred Thomas John Thomas Linda Thomas Marianne Thomas Gail Thompson As Mr Ken Angell lends a helping hand. Mike Berkland and Pal McCalmon invcstigaie minerals, carbohydrates in Physiology class. Vicki Tindle John Tooley Mary Tracy Michelle Tracy Garry Transue Dencil Turner Greg Turpin Chuck Underwood Eddie Underwood Bob Unger Denise Vasholz Jo Ann Vella Bob Venable Tom Vieth Randy Vogel 162 SENIORS Bill Waldner Bob Waldner Mark Walsh Tom Walton Juanita Walworth Mark W'arner Experimenters explore science life during physiology Alison W'att Sue Weaver Paul W'eibel Dan Windling Cindy Weiner Richard West Petra Weyh Bob Wiebe John Wiedcnmann Jackie Wilcox Joanne Wiley Bill Wilkerson Terry W’illhoite Kim Williams Lynn Williams SEMORS 163 Candidate for U. Governor ot Missouri. Jack Schramm, speaks to students during activity period on the importance of votmg Robin Willingham Kurt Winkler Steve Wise Steve Wolkey Jim Woodruff Clark Woods Diane Woods Jay Woods Barbara Wright Millie Yawn Charles Yeager Meg Yearout Bill Young Cindy Young Dale Young Pal Yountz Suzy Zemelman Carol Zulian Dianna Zurowski 164 SENIORS Mitch Levy verifies Bobby Albright's signature. Politicians broaden student’s knowledge The Political Parties classes sponsored a mock election for interested students. Registered “voters” cast ballots November 7, coinciding with the General Election Day. With 379 votes cast for President and 172 votes cast for Senator McGovern, the students reflected the feelings of the entire country as Nixon made one of the biggest sweeps in history, carrying 49 states. To increase voter awareness of the issues, Political Parties invited various candidates and public servants to speak during activity periods. Students enrolled in these classes attended the sessions as a homework requirement, while others attended to hear the candidates' views on certain issues. “I wanted to hear how the candidates really felt about things.” (Stu Goldstein—12) The speakers gave the students an insight into politics. “Mike White talked to everybody there like we were curious students and not just voters.” (Ken Wiltse—11) “Mike Burns expressed his true feelings on the issues.” (Marsha Mondschein —11) SENIORS 165 Tom Holbuber ponders who he will vote in the mock election. One candidate's son. Ed Dowd Jr., discusses politics with Mrs. Cox. Cindy Dodson—President Jean Collins—Vice President Active Juniors participate in all school functions Julie Davidson—Secretary Janet Cole—Treasurer 166 JUNIORS Headed by an all-girl group, the Junior class consisted of 454 students. Officers all agreed that the hardest task for the Junior class was the planning of the prom held at the end of the year. Obtaining the money for prom expenses almost entirely from the concession stand, class members worked at all sports events. “There's not any real problems with the class, maybe just a lack of interest in some things. On the nights that we had to work at the concession stand if one of the officers couldn’t be there it was sometimes hard to get a replacement for tKcm because no one wanted to do it. (Cindy Dodson—Junior class president) “I really think that the Junior class has had possibilities that have not yet been realized. (Dave Fricke) “I feel that too much of the class revolves around a “jock attitude. (Mindy Sander) “The Junior class doesn't seem to be having any real problems, but the class officers did not keep the class informed on what was happening.” (Donna Johnston) Holly Province died on January 23, 1973. Gordon Abraham Lou Accurso Maureen Adams Julie Adelman Mary Ahrens Susan Albright Gaye Alley David Ammon Tom Ammon Harvey Amos Mark Anderson Chuck Arncy Don Arnoil Su .annc Baccala Sandra Bailey Bob Bartholomew Cheyrl Bartmess David Beall Joe Becker Ronnie Beeler Jim Beeves Karen Beirne Mark Bell Becky Bergthold Mary Berkowitz Nancy Bikson Cheyrl Bivens Jayne Bjorkman Janis Blaine Bonnie Blatz John Blatz Roger Blatz Terry Bolin Chris Bonjour Pat Bono JUNIORS 167 Mass Media offers insights into visuals, audials Milch Bordeno Diana Borders Mark Bosch Margy Bowman David Bowmastcr Randy Boyett Beth Brandi Avery Bratt Kevin Bratt Mike Bray Tim Brennan Sylvia Brewer Bill Brittan Mark Broadway Bob Brown Darrell Brown Karen Brown Paul Brown Richard Brown Doug Brummet Kim Bubb Brian Bucksner Alan Budd Greg Buford Pam Burgess Carl Burns Kent Busse John Buller 168 JUNIORS David Cable Janice Callahan Susan Callahan Delores Campbell Terri Campbell Britt Carlson Debbie Carmen Patrick Carr Jean Carroll Mary Carter Everett Cates Mike Cerutti Terry Chancy John Cisctti Mark Clay Mike Clay Harry Cohen Barton Cohn Janet Cole Bonnie Collins Jayne Collins Jim Colmer Deanna Constant Jamyc Cooper Peggy Cornelius Cynthia Cornett Linda Cosbohn Julie Cottrell Kirby Crews Gary Crouse Sally Crow Jack Cox Randy Cox Larry Cruse Edward Cunninghan “Most people don't realize that practically everything we do is a result of media pressure.” (Mrs. Landes—Mass Media teacher) Mass Media was a new alternative to fill the Language Arts requirement. Students investigated the basic elements of communication and the media’s effect on them. Later, the impact of printed news was studied and discussed. “After studying the trial of the Chicago Seven, I understood how difficult it is to be fair in news reporting.” (Shelley Zerman—711) Classes observed how media advertising influenced their ideas, and the students made collages to illustrate the point. The classes discussed why people watch certain television programs. “I never realized how much television I watched through the week — it’s really frightening.” (Cheri Pittman—12) The factors behind the student’s likes and dislikes in music, as well as the correlation between television violence and children's behavior were also studied. “One survey we took proved that we enjoy watching violence.” (Elissa Kanter— 11) Mark Cunningham Stephen Daniels James Davidson Julie Davidson Debbie Davis Joe Davis Randy Davis Leonard Davison JUNlORS 169 Sieve DeForest Dana DeLaney Teresa Deleon Debbie DeWeese John Dewhurst Joel DiCapo Eleanor Dinovitz Fred Ditzler Cindy Dodson Carolyn Dorci Jeff Dritley Maria Duncan Steve Dunlcavy Nancy Dutton Douglas Ege Tim Eikel Franci Eisenman Jeff Elliott Karen Ellis Jeff Ely David Emerson Dana Em let During yearbook project. Cheryl Bartmess practices focusing camera Journalism I familiarizes Juniors with publications Juniors interested in writing and other phases of yearbook and newspaper publication enrolled in Journalism I. Because this class must be taken before a student can serve on either of the publications staffs, most applied for this reason. As Mike Thomas put it, “I wanted to be on the yearbook staff and 1 couldn't get on without Journalism. A full year course, Journalism I is divided into a yearbook section and a newspaper section, each lasting one semester. During the newspaper semester, students learned the different types of news stories and how to write them. They also learned effective layouts and headline counting. In yearbook, basic layout and type styles were studied along with copy writing and graphics. These students also experimented with taking and developing their own photographs during a yearbook project. To gain more experience in journalism, the second semester yearbook class published the yearbook supplement. Both newspaper classes produced the “Flashlight. I 70 JUNIORS Debbie Emlet Nancy Engel Gisele Estes Debbie Evans Deborah Fanning Barb Fette Diana Fieler Joel Fish Kathy Fitzsimmons Mary Beth Flanigan Jary Jo Flanigan Claudia Flathman Bernard Fluckc Kim Forbes Craig Forman Debbie Foster Roxanne Fountain Cheryl Foust Jerry Foxworthy Christine Freund Sheila Freund Dave Fricke Paula Friedman Lonni Fuchs Lorri Fuchs Jackie Funk Scott Gafford Steve Gamphcr Robbie Garcia Carmen Garciga Geri Gardner Gary Garrett Kevin Gavin Mark Gcier Chris George Beth Gibson Joy Gieringer Lori Giese Norman Glass Jeff Goedc Lori Goldlang Howard Goldwasscr Gary Gooderl Pam Goodson John Gordon Carol Ciorski Joan Gorski Bill Grace Julie Grauberger Pam Greathouse Diane Greene Robert Griffin Roy Groves Larry Gutierrez I oni llalheiscn M itt Hale Patty Haley Rob Hall Pam Harbin Pam llardeastle JUNIORS 1 71 Sharon Hardin Marla Hargrove Greg Harms Sieve Harris Sharon Hatfield Michael Hatley Steve Hayes Connie Hedges Mary Beth Hedges Tim Heitmann Pamela Heilman Karen Hemenway Cindy Henley Glenda Henry Mark Hensley Hoi Shan Ho Barbara Hoover Jett Horne Rick Horner Drew Huber Linda Hudson Kenneth Hukriede Ashley Hurn Barbara Inselman Fayanne Jacobson Laurie James Jim Janssens Joy Jensen Drivers license gives Juniors desired independence Bill Johnson Chuck Johnson Debbie Johnston Donna Johnston Carol Jordon Glenn Kahler Elissa Kanter Jeff Keeler Shelley Keith Carol Kennedy Jim Kellerman Ray King Kim Kirkland Bob Klein Alexa Knickerbocker Pam Kopuios Pat Krahenbuhl Nancy Krueger Dan Krump Frances Kuzecki Charles Lakey Richard LaMar Donald Lange Debbie Lattimer Yung Nam Lee Curtis Leppert Mary Ellen Lcwer Jim Lewis 1 72 JUNIORS Penny Lewis Verlalia Lewis Stephen Lisman Jeff London Karen Love Andrew Lowthcr Patricia Lyons Edie Madison Theresa Mahoney Cherie Mandclbaum Rick Mann Doug Manning One of the first major events in the lives of most teenagers was beginning to drive. They dreamed of the freedom they would have when they were no longer dependent on others. “Driving was a way for me to get away from the house. ' (Cheryl McCullough—II) The old scene of begging parents to take them places was replaced by dramatic pleas for use of the car. Numerous excuses were used to get the car more often. After a while, though, it wasn't the amount of driving that was important but just the status of being able to drive. “The only reason I wanted my license was so I could drive to work and run errands. (Louise Rickard—11) It doesn't matter whether a student drives a fancy sports car, or an old clunker, just as long as it moves. Almost everyone looks forward to having his very own car, despite the many expenses and the responsibilities. Though it may seem like a small passing thing for many people, to teens begging to drive was a major event. Even after many, many years of driving, that one special day will remain as a pleasant memory. JUNIORS 173 The principal control tower at the new airport looms high over the central TWA terminal building. Carl Mannino Junior Massey Pat Massey Nanci Max Janel Mazza Artie McCubbins Cheryl McCullough Jim McGchee Mary Jo McKinney Dan McMillin Mike McNiel Rick McPheron Michelle McTernan Howard Medley Melinda Merrill John Messick Richard Michael Jeff Michaelson Jim Michelson Joel Miller Paul Miller Sheryl Mills Kim Minmear Cheryl Minturn Vickie Mobley Debbie Moffat Frances Moll Marsha Mondschein Cindy Montgomery Michele Montgomery Deborah Moore Melanie Morgan Mark Muder Jim Mullin Dawn Murdock Brain Murray Shane Musick Donna Nelson Robin Nelson Tom Nolan James O'Kelly Michael O'Larte I 74 JUNIORS Scotty O'Meara Cynthia Ommen Lisa O'Neal I Gregg Ozbun Janet Pace Arleen Page! David Parker John Parmerlee David Parvin Kim Paulsen Dianne Penncr Cindy Perkins Mazine Peters Dan Petrie Eli Pfefer Barb Poliak Bruce Pollock Joe Priest John Protzman Holly Province Bob Punimill Janice Ragan Jill Ragar Mike Redden Debbie Reed Joe Reed Dan Renault Cindy Rensing New airport provides modern transportation facilities Studying various displays. Sophomore Jim Morgan examines KCI. Finally, after six years of construction, Kansas City In- ternational Airport opened its doors to the public for its of- ficial dedication. Mayor Charles B. Wheeler, former mayors H. Roe Bartle and Ilus W. Davis dedicated each terminal building Saturday, October 21, 1972, then Vice President Spiro T. Agnew dedicated the complex Monday, October 23. “He didn't talk too long, but it was in- teresting and exciting to have him dedicate the building. (Jill Smith — 12) The airport covers over 5,000 acres, and in the future it is planned to double in size. The airport itself consists of three terminal buildings built in a partial circle. There are two main runways, one running east- west, the other running north-south. “I've only been to the airport once, hut from what I've seen, it looks like they did a really fantastic job; it is completely different from the other airport. (Cheryl Bartmess—11) JUNIORS 175 Senior class rings show special pride for Center Most Juniors, when questioned about their reasons for purchasing Senior class rings agreed that a ring shows traditional meaning and pride in their school. “I bought one just because I'm proud to be graduating from Center. (Junior Girl) Several girls liked them for the simple reason that they look good. With uwide variety of different tastes, a student may choose one that he really likes. Although most kids bought their rings as personal mementoes, a few boys said they had given theirs to their girl friends. My ring has a special meaning—I lettered at Center as an athlete and this really means a lot to me. My ring has a “C in it. (Senior Boy.) Richard Rew Helen Rice Debbie Riddell Tad Riggcrt Tom Ritter Sara Rittman Howard Roberts Joel Rogozenski Jimmy Rosenbloom Phillip Ross Suzanne Roudebust Jerr � Routh Laurie Rubins Glenda Rueger 176 JUNIORS Debbie Russell Cheryl Sackman Tracy Salamander Mindy Sander Curtis Schad Rita Schroer Joe Scovill Dana Segur Jean Scibolt Julia Sharda Karen Sheldon Terri Sherman Fred Shipers Steve Simpson Jill Sloan Alben Smith Cindy Smith Elizabeth Smith Frank Smith Kathy Smith Marcia Smith Arthur Solomon Rob Sparrow Paula Spear Barbara Sperry Karen Stanley Sheryl Stanton John Steele Glenda Stewart Katie Stewart Bill Stone Kathleen Stone Becky Stoup Joyce Strickland Mike Stripp Robin Stroup Michael Stuart Debbie Stuber Dianna Swearingen Barbara Swearingin Teresa Swendrowski Holly Swyden Janet Talkington Ricky Talley Kathleen Taylor Rodney Taylor Sue Taylor Jim Teefey Pam Thecsfeld Jucl Tillery Mark Totty Mark Towstcr Scott Tracy Linda Trued Norman Tseng Karen Tulchinsky Karen Turner Marsha Turvillc Mark Tuskcn Cindy Ulcry Kathy Unruh Valerie Vilcs Mike Vleisidcs JUNIORS 177 Besides serving ice cream. Scott Martin demonstrates one of the jobs he must do at Baskin Robbins during the Christmas season, count back change. Jeff Vogel Karen Vrooman Eddie Wagner Paul W’aid Debbie Waldrop Charles Walker Pamela Waltcrman Denise Walworth George Watson William Watson Sharon Way Michael Webster Rick Weekly 1 78 JUNIORS Holiday brings work and play Mike Weinberg Marilyn Weiss Jeffrey Whipple Jess White Mark White Marcia Whiteside Dwain Whitford Myles Willcrt Jack Williams Maggie Williams Steve Williams Stanley Willingham Roy Willis Ken Wiltse Larry Wolfe Marcia Wolverton Barbara Yawn Deborah Young Robert Young Julie Yuratovich Sheeley Zerman Holiday season brought mixed emotions to many of the Junior class. The season was spent by working and having fun. Julie Adelman worked at Hickory Farms during the season, and felt that because of the special time of year, all her customers were in joyful and fun spirits. Some students felt that there wasn’t any real significant meaning to the holiday season, just a time to be out of school and relax. Many of the Juniors strongly stated that they loved the holiday season because everyone was cheerful and happy. “My job was more enjoyable working at Baker’s shoe store during the holidays because the customers seemed to be at their best. (Pam Burgess, Junior) JUNIORS 179 Anita Accurso Gary Acbly Lori Agron Ken Albers Barry Allen Ronda Allred Jeff Ammon Carolyn Anastasio Kiley Anderson Tom Anthony Steve Archer Scotty Aretakis Toni Arlund Diane Arnold Dorthy Ann Ash Sam Ayers Cheryl Badale Larry Baker John Ballantyne Lea Banake John Bara 180 SOPHOMORES Tim Baron Denise Barry Greg Bartholomew David Batliner Brenda Bauer Sheri Baze Joe Becker Bill Beckett Ellen Bccdle Cathy Belcher Jim Bell Larry Bell Laura Bell Sophomores anticipate extensive range of activities In a class of 502, most Sophomores formed a variety of expectations of what they might find at Center. Frequently these new students entered school with a skeptical outlook. Insecurity settled in the minds of students who didn’t know what encounters they would meet. Coming to a larger school and filling the role of the underclassmen, many Sophomores felt a greater responsibility to prove their capabilities. However, several students felt their classmates could not handle the rules and regulations. “1 think they shouldn’t have rules that they don’t enforce.” (Denise Taylor—10) Others found it hard to adjust to strict operation at school. The scholastically-oriented students anticipated a tough schedule. “I thought it would be a struggle and a challenge.” (Maura Houston—10) On the other hand, their misconceptions relieved their minds from being overworked. Activity period gave students a chance to pursue their individual interests. “We have more freedom and less boredom in scheduling.” (Ann Kaufman —10) However, the excitement of choosing from a variety of activities wore thin. The activities remained, but the students had finally fit into the groove of high school life. “All I know is that these are supposed to be the fun years.” (Mary Pat Schwarz—10) President Steve South SOPHOMORES 181 Tom Bender Patricia Bennett Charles Berlau Bob Berry Patrick Bickle Jeff Bink Sarah Bisby Laurie Blackwood Steve Blanton David Blecker Susan Boden Ellen Bohnenstichl Gary Bond Dana Boosman Zachcry Borders Rick Brandt Jane Bregel Mike Brocato Naomi Bromberg Sherri Brotherton Judy Brown Linda Brown Peggi Brown Scott Brown Gayle Butna Kent Butord Joseph Bukaty Karen Bundy Altered courses acquaint sophomores with constitution Terri Burrus Mark Butler Sue Butler Margaret Callaham David Cantrell Raymond Carbah Vicki Carlstrom Donna Carmen Jim Carter Cathy Carty Steve Casey Bob Chambers JetT Chapmann Vicky Chapman Joe Charmella Carol Chartrand Steve Choikhit Terri Chronister Jack Clark Jeannie Clark Kay Clark Laura Clark Linda Clark Mike Clark Patricia Clark Betty Clay Mike Clay Ron Cloud 1 82 SOPHOMORES Ellen Cohen Sharon Cole Carla Colley Calhy Colmer Karen Connelhy Charles Cook Pam Coopcrider Suzanne Cormier Cynthia Cornett Brian Corrigan Donna Corum Donald Cosgrove Teri Cotter Monty Crcager Stacy Crews Gary Cuendct Edith Cusick Joel Czarlinsky Cindy Dallcn Jay Dallen Wendy Dallen Keith Dalrymplc Janice Darrow LcAnn Davis Terry Davis Lisa Day Merrill Dean Jackie Dearth Bulletin hoard expresses Constitutional ideals regarding religious freedom. 10HGRESS SHALL make nq LJON RESPECTING Mi ESTABLISH- MENT OF REUfflON.QR PROHIBITING As part of a total curriculum revamp, the Social Studies faculty formed a course in Constitutional Development. This course, a requirement for sophomores, developed skills in discussion and helped the student realize an appreciation of how the Constitution affects his life today by protecting and defending his civil liberties. Through use of simulations, audio-visual aids, and outside speakers the students gained a more in-depth insight into basic American history and an understanding of the Constitution. The course prepared the students for future responsibilities as citizens and voteers. “Constitutional Development is a necessary course because everybody needs to know about the Constitution and their rights and freedom.” (Robin McCalmon—10) SOPHOMORES 183 Jim Decker Kalhy Denton Karen Denyer Mike Derby Mary Kay Dctcrding Douglas Deuel Sherilyn Drcger Mark Drummond Becky Dunaway Joel Duncan Marcia Earnshaw Shirley Eikel Janice Elliott Steve Elliot Tom Engel Dixie Everhart Jim Farris Chris Ferro Tom Ferry Tere Fields David Finlay Jan Finley Greg Fisher Jay Flekier Suzic Ford Tony Forte Kathy Fowler Kathy Frantz Cheryl Frazier Ron Fredman Cindy Frey Wesley Fueston Don Funk Charles Gaggcns Michele Gallagher Kiley Anderson steadily steers the Victrix through fiords of Scandinavia in Worlds of Fun Park during cold winter months. Deborah Gant Marilyn Garber Linda Garcia Gregory Gavin Jeff George Kathy George Trudy Gibbs Jeanne Gibson Debbie Giescke Mark Gilday Sue Giles Linda Gillen water Rick Gincstra Kimberly Glannon Larry Gleason Paula Golden Ken Gordon John Gorman Jody Gottlieb Tim Gosnell David Graham Rick Green Maryann Greening Drenda Gregg Wayne Griffin Kevin Griffith David Grooms Gilbert Gross Cindy Grube John Hallberg Mike Handy Steve Hankins Greg Hardcastle Larry Harden Tcrrie Harden Barbra Harper Lynn Harper Vernita Harper Mark Harris Mary Harris Ricky Harris Sophomores find amusement in Worlds of Fun park Worlds of Fun, the newest amusement park in Kansas City, has been divided into five different areas each representing a different continent at its best time in history. Lamar Hunt, owner of the park, which is staffed and operated by the staff of the Kansas City Chiefs. Rides have been purchased from all over the world that range from a steam train and sky ride to the African Zambezi Zinger. They have purchased several ships from famous Hollywood movies, such as the giant stem wheeler, “Cotton Blossom” from the movie Show Boat. One can fire cannons off the deck of the “Victrix” seen in the movie Hawaii. “It sounds like a blast.” (Ann Kaufman—10) The new fun center is located in the city limits of Kansas City, easily accessible from three major highways, 1-70, I- 35, 1-29 all connected by 1-435. The park has been under construction for two years. Mr. Hunt is paying $20.5 million for the park. “Worlds of Fun will open up for one of several reasons; people will go to have worlds of fun.” (Debbie Scotty—10) SOPHOMORES 185 Julie Hathman Donna Hawley Harriclt Hayden Doug Hayes Katy Haymcs Laurie Hayslett Annette Hedges Donald Hedrick Carl Henrichson Holly Heptas Becky Hercules Gerri Hill Nancy Hill Kim Hillc Kevin Hines Dan Hinrichs Hoi Kci Ho Patricia Hodgen Linda Holder Melanie Hood Lela Mae Hook Speech class expresses ideas Melissa Hopper Robert Hornbeck Tracy Hornbeck Pam Horne Tim Houser Maura Houston Keith Howell John Hruska Diana Hudson Kevin Hughes Terry Hughes Larry Hukriede Phil Huling Stephen Hunter Janie Hyde Bill Isley Dee Dee I vers Angela Jackson Bob Jackson The object of Speech was to have the students express their own ideas before a group. Students explored the areas of discussion, debate, radio and television. “Speech is an important part of everyday life; it has a big impact on everything you do and say.” (Andi Loeffler—12) Students pondered the oral communication process. In addition to studying parliamentary procedure and story-telling, the students learned voice and body control and delivered a variety of speeches. “I learned to get over my fear of speaking in front of a group of people. Preparation helped me the best.” (Robin McCalmon—10) Five to ten speeches were delivered each semester, such as presenting gifts, selling products and services, accepting awards and impromptu speeches. My whole philosophy of teaching and learning is that you learn more when the class is fun, so I try to make speech fun.” (Mr. Wayne Brown) At the end of the course, students had a better idea of how speech had influenced their lives. 186 SOPHOMORES Kim Jamason Donna Jarrctt Mary Jane Jayroe Nancy Jeter Diane Johnson Janinc Johnson Randy Johnson Roger Johnson Rick Jones Pam Jurgcson Jeff Kaiser Sandy Kantor Steve Katz Ann Kaufman Larry Keenan Tammy Keller Lynda Kellerman Karen Kelley Linda Kennedy Paul Kennedy Ann Kenton Rehearsing a speech, Melanie Hood recites her presentation to the class. Martha Keys Kenny King Kate Kirby Kym Kirby Steve Kleitz Debbie Kletsky Gary Kloth Mark Klumpp SOPHOMORES 187 Mike Knoth Kevin Knowlton Patricia Kobusch Greg Koch Jim Kodesh David Koncak Michael Kraft Adrienne Krashin Stephen Krocker Amy Kuharic Dave Kutchko Nancy Lang Corry Lanyon Cindy Lara Mark Larson Andy Lasky James Latteman Sharon Laughman Dedra Lavine Linda Lavish Frances Leahy Ted Wayne Leonard Tom Lepage Mike Levy Deanna Lewis Debbie Lewis Freddy Lewis Jody Lewis Patty Lincoln Coree Lindsey Jeff Lininger Jo Nell Linn Alvin Littlejohn Lonnice Locke Billie Madison Beginning actors gain experience in first production Vincent Maggio Debbie Mahoney Frank Mangiaracina Melanie Manning Diana Manzclla Stefani Marks “I hope the rest of my experiences at Cenlcr are as interesting and gratifying as my first play.” (Joel Czarlinsky — 10) For some sophomores, the tension of try-outs and the exertion of rehearsals were not new experiences. These students had already shown an interest in drama and had performed before in junior high or community productions. Others just starting in theater found their first play very different and sometimes difficult. After try-outs, the students chosen for the cast rehearsed daily after school for five weeks. Night rehearsals were scheduled for the week before final performances. Because of lack of experience, sophomores were usually given parts as extras, enabling them to learn more about the theater while they gain acting experience. “The play look a lot of work bul the feeling of accomplishment made it all worthwhile.” (Jenny Moody — 10) I88 SOPHOMORES Jim Marsh Kim Martin Lynne Maslan Ted Mason Helene Matz Corky Maxim Robin McCalmon Celia McCollem Robert McDermid Grady McDonald Bob McGovern Margaret McKay Mike McKay Marc McKee Mark McWilliams Kathy Mears Joe Mcincrs Julie Meiners Janet Melchior Lee Merrill Tim Messick Harlan Meyer Melanie Meyer Chris Meyers Tom Michelson Belinda Miller Cathy Mills Charlie Mills Lauretta Milone Kelley Miner Donna Minx Marla Mitchell Laura Moffat Mark Molos Dana Montgomery Carefully applying stage make- up. Debbie Mahoney transforms Jenny Moudy into Western bar girl. SOPHOMORES 189 Cynthia Moreno Edward Morgan Jim Morgan Michelle Motsinger Marcia Motsinger Jenny Moudy John Mueller Marsha Mundkowsky Christopher Murphy Patty Musselman Carol Mussman Joe Myers Jeff Nehcrgall Jeff Nelson Nancy Newell Karen Nicoll Tim Nolan Helen Nonweiler Danac Ogg Kathy O'Larte Ricky O'Neal I Greg Onstad Jonathan Orjala Randy Osborn Bill Painter Victor Panctta Chris Papin Jackie Parsons Jeff Pendleton John Peterson Kathy Peterson Mike Petctit Bill Pfeifer Louise Pick Janice Pittman Mark Pittman fv , J I U ( I 190 SOPHOMORES Mary Prigel Annette Pruitt Leslie Pruitt Bill Quackcnbush Colette Raethcr Lane Ramey Carolyn Randolph Eddie Rawson Peggy Reddy Eli Reichman Jan Reynolds Rick Rhodas Dean Riedel Bonnie Robb Kenneth Roberts Linda Roll Miriam Rosen Marti Runnels Kevin Rusnak Rhonda Russell Bev Ruth Kent Ryberg Patty Salamano Toube Sander Michael Saulsbury Sherrie Schauble David Schicber Jack Schmedding New art courses give sophomores unique experience Ken Schmid Mary Pat Schwarz Ellen Scott Tom Sec Amy Scfcrovich Mike Siebolt Steve Semblcr Cindy Shelton Sandra Shcwmaker Pam Shousc Cindy Show a I ter Becky Sh urn way Sophomore art students discovered new techniques. Design I was added to the curriculum as a prerequisite for other specialty art courses. Design 1 exposed the student to different forms of paints and media, and the basic principles of color. After the student completed his first semester of Design I, he continued into a specialty area such as ceramics, jewelry, or drawing and painting. Ceramics gave students a better understanding of the different uses of clay. Jewelry design was a creative course where the student used silver and copper to mold different types of jewelry. Drawing and painting, another semester course, gave the student a more in-depth use of different media of drawing and painting. Art I is a course for the student who is interested in all specialty areas in less depth. Design I class is a good class and I’ve really learned a lot.” (Debbie Gieseke—10) SOPHOMORES 191 Marilyn Siegel Debbie Singmon Don Sloan Greg Sloan David Smith George Smith Holly Smith Janet Smith Ken Smith Marlon Smith Tim Smith Bob Solomon Steve South Karen Spalding Melinda Spradling John Stanley Stephen Stark Susan Stark Charles St. Clair Darcy Steele John Stein Diana Stephens Matt Stephens Doug Stinson Nathan Stolov Debbie Stone Rhonda Stoufer Tina Stribling Sophomores’ views differ on school spirit Diane Studcr Terri Sullivan Richard Swear ingin Joe Sweeten Bill Talley Scott Talpers Denise Taylor Michael Taylor Terri Theiss Andy Thro Tam mi Tucker Richard Turner 192 SOPHOMORES Girls enjoy bombardment game during activity period. Mike Tusken Georgann Ulmer Laurie Unruh Tom Ure Renee Valverde Vera Van Wey Mike Waldrop Ken Walker Willie Walker Mark Ward Mike Ward James Warded Nancy Watson Robin Wayman Jim Weaver Dave Webster Zac Weddle Mindy Weiner Denise West Carolyn Wcstmark Sharon Whitley Jeffrey Wienstock Billie Wilburn Erick Williams Scan Winthrop Sherri Winthrow Charlene Witherspoon Mark Witt Gregory Wood Mary Wood Shonagh Woodman Peggy Woods Nancy Yocum Janey Yuille Spirit is going to a football game and cheering tor Center, or taking part in a school play, activity or group. (Corry Lanyon—10) The overall spirit was much better than what it seemed to be last year, but it is still asleep. (Willie Walker—10) When students compared the spirit at Center with the spirit at their junior highs last year, they noted a big difference. “People went to our games whether we were winning or losing.” (Cathy Colmer—10) “If we had more pep assemblies and rallies, students would get more excited for the games.” (Sophomore Boy) SOPHOMORES 193 Index A AARON, MARTY 143 German Club II, 12 Abraham. Gordon 167 Accurso. Anna 180 ACCURSO, DAN 143 Football 10. II; Basketball 10.11 Accurso. Lou 167 Adams. Mauiecn 167 Addock. Betty Adelman. Julie 167 ADSIT, DENNIS 143 Aebly. Gary 180 Agron, Lori 180 Ahrens. Mary 167 Albers. Ken 180 ALBRIGHT. BOB 31. 97, 143 Choir 10. II. 12; Players' 58 Swimming 10. II. 12 Albright. Susan 31. 32. 167 ALDERSON. WII.I.IE 143 Stu-Co 12 Allen. Barrv 180 Alley. Gayle 167 ALLISON, CHARLES 61. 143 Basketball 10; Golf II. NFL II; Treasurer 12 ALLISON. DENISE 41. 143 Cheerleader II, 12; Children's Play 10; Pep Club 10, II. 12; Stu-Co 11. 12; Tennis II. 12 Allred. Ronda 180 ALLRED. STEVE 143 Ammon. David 82. 167 Ammon. Jeff 180 AMMON. MIKE 70. 74. 143 C-Club 10. II. 12; Football 10. II. 12; Stu-Co 10, II; Track 10. II. 12 Ammon. Tom 87. 167 Amos. Harvey 167 Anastasio. Carolyn 180 Anderson. Kilcy 180. 184 Andcrvm. Mark 31. 92. 93. 167 ANDREASEN. GARY 35. 36. 143 ANDREAS, KENNETH ANGF.LL. KEN 130. 162 BSCS Biology. Physiology. Junior Class; BS. NW State College. Oklahoma; M S, Kansas State Teacher’s College Anthony. Tom 180 Appleby. Bambi ARCHER. DON 35. 36. 143 Chess Club 10; Concert Band 10. II. 12; French Club 10; Golf Team II. 12 ARCHER. JANET 22. 23, 38. 141 Drill Team 10. II. 12; Pep Club 10. II. 12; Sno-ball Attendant II; Queen 12 Archer. Steve 87. 180 Aretakis. Scotty 180 Arlund. Toni 180 ARNALL. FOREST G. 132 Family Relations. Sociology; Cross Country Coach. Assistant 1 rack Coach; B S., Missouri Valley College. M S. CMSU Arney. Chuck 92. 93. 167 Arnold. Diane 180 ARNOLD. NANCY 142. 40. 143. 20 Cheerleader 10. II. Captain 12; Homecoming Attendant 12. NHS II. 12; Pep Club 10. II. 12; Senior Class Secretary 12; Student Council 10. II Arnott. Don 31. 92. 93. 167 Ash. Dorthy Ann 180 ASJES, EVERT III 105 Board of Education Ayers. Sam 180 B Baccala. Suzanne 167 BACON, CHRISTY 143 DE 12 Badalc, Cheryl 180 RADALE, GARY 143 BAHR. GEORGIA 38. 143 Drill Team 10. II. 12; Pep Club 10. II Bailey. Sandra 167 Baker. Larry 180 BAI.DERSTON, KATHY 143 NFL II; Pep Club 10. II. 12; Yell Leader II Ballanlyne, John 87. 180 BALI OWE. KATHIE ANNE 143 BANAKA. EUGENE 18. 106 Principal. B.S., Central Methodist College. M A. UMKC Banaka. Lea 180 Bara. John 35. 36. 180 BARASH. DEBBY 143 Pen Club 10 Baron, Tim 181 BARRY. JANE 143 Barry. Denise 181 Bartholomew. Bob 78. 82. 167 Bartholomew. Greg 82. 84. 85. 181 Bartmess. Cheryl 167 BARTMESS. LINDA 31. 32. 143 Choir 12; French Club 10. II. 12; Melody Maidens 10. II. 12; Pep Club 10. II Batliner. David 76. 181 BATMAN. RON 35. 36, 143 Chess Club 10; Concert Band 10. II. 12. Key Club II; Pep Band 10. II. 12 Bauer. Brenda 181 BAUER. KAREN 98. 143 Band 10; Pep Club 10. II. Stu-Co rep II; Volleyball 12 Bauer. Mark 35. 97. 181 BAUER. MIKE 70. 73, 74. 143 C-Club 10. II, President 12; Football 10. II. 12; Stu-Co 10. II; Track 10, II, 12 BAUGHMAN. PAT 31. 143 Band II. Chamber Choir II. 12; Concert Choir II. 12; DECA Club 12; Gentleman Songsters 10. II. 12 Bazc. Sheri 35. 36. 181. 190 BEALL, DAN 144 Band 10. II. 12; DE 12 Beall. David 167 BF.ARCE. CHARLES 144 BECKER, BRUCE 31. 144 Concert Choir 12; French Club 12; Gentlemen Songsters 12; Player's 58, II. 12 Becker. Joe 167. 181 Beckett. Bill 76. 181 BECKETT. LYNN 18. 22. 41. 144 Cheerleader 10. II. 12. Pep Club 10. II, 12; Spanish Club II Beedlc. Ellen 181 BEEDLE. SUE ANN 35.36.107.144 Cagctte II. FTA 10. 11.’12; Latin Club 10. Pep Band 10. 12; Softball 12 Beeler. Ronnie 167 Beeves. Jim 88, 167 Beirne. Karen 167 BELCHER. ALLEN 144 Belcher. Cathy 181 BEI INGLOPH. TERRI 32. 144 Melody Maidens 12; Pep Club 10; Players 58. II. 12 BELL, GLENDA 144 Bell. Jim 82. 85. 76. 181 Bell. Larry 181 Bell. Laura 181 Bell. Mark 97. 167 Bell. Ricky Bender. Tom 182 Bennett. Patricia 35, 36. 182 Bergthold. Beckv 167 BERGTHOLD. RON 35. 36 BERKI.AND. MIKE 130. 144. 162 Golf II Bcrkowitz. Mary 167 Berlau. Charles 182 BERRY, CHRIS 17. 28. 144 Children's play 10. Fall play 10. II, 12. Musical 10. II. 12; Player’s 58. 10. II. vice pres 12; Stu-Co II. treasurer 12 Berry. Bob 182 BESSENBACHER, ROBERT 134 Const. Development, Peace and War; Ass t Basketball Coach. Ass’t. Track Coach. W'WII-Korea Study Club. BS. Rockhurst; M S.. CMSU BETTS, JAMES St. John's Seminary: 10. II; Drama Club 10. II; Latin Club II; Spanish Club 10; Newspaper Staff 11 BICKLE. MIKE 22. 70. 100. 144 Football 10. II. 12; Key Club 10. II. 12; Latin lub 10; Track 10. II. 12 Bickle. Patrick 76. 85. 94. 100. 182 BIGLF.Y. JO SUSAN 31. 32. 38. 144 Chamber Choir 12; Choir II. 12. Drill Team 10. II, 12; Melody Maidens 10. II, 12; Players 58. 10. II; Musical 10 Bikson, Nancy 167, 62 2 Bink. Jeff 182 BIRGE. DEBBIE 144 Art Crew 10; FT A 10; Makeup Crew ||. Pep Club 11 BIRKMAN. MARK 70. 144 C-Club 10. II. 12; Football 12; Track 10. II. 12 Bisby. Sarah 182 Bivins. Cheryl 167 Bjorkman. Jayne 38. 167 Blackwood. Laurie 182 Blaine. Jams 167 BLANKENSHIP. GARY 144 Blanton. Steve 182 Blatz. Bonnie 167 Blatz. John 167 Blatz. Roger 167 Blocker. David 182 BLOOMBERG. SUSAN 145 BLUM. LIZ 145 Bock. Ken Bodcn, Susan 101. 182 Bohncnstichl, Ellen 23. 38. 182 BOHENSTIEHL, JOEL 22. 23. 70. 145 Basketball 10; C-Club 10. II. 12; Football 10. II. 12; Track II. 12 Bolin. Terry 167 Bond. Gary 31. 182 BONDON, BILL 145 Bonjour. Chris 31. 167 BONO. CECILIA 145 Bono. Pat 167 Boosman, Dana 40. 121. 182 Bordcno. Mitch 168 Borders. Diana 168 Borders, Zachary 76, 182 BOSCH, FRANK 145 Bosch. Mark 168 BOVARD. JANEE 145 Pep Club 10 Bowman. Margy 168 Bowmastcr. David 168 BOYD, CHER IE 145 DECA Club 12. Make-up crew 10; Pep Club 10 Bovctt, Randv 168 BRADFORD. ROGER 145 BRADLEY, TRENT 145 BRADSHAW, LARRY I 18 Graphic Arts: B S. CMSU MS, CMkl BRADY, ROBYN 145 Brandt. Beth 168 BRANDT. CARL 35. 70. 87. 89. 145 Band 10. II. 12; Football 10. II. 12; Golf 10. II. 12; Key Club 12; Stage Band 10. II. 12; Stu-Co Rep. II. Wrestling 12 Brandt. Jack 182 BRANDT, WILLIAM 105 Board of Education Bratt, Avery 168 Bran. Cheryl BRATT. JOEL 145 Bratt, Kevin 168 Bray. Mike 168 Bregcl. Jane 182 BREGG, JOHN BREMSON. DIANE 145 Brennan. Tim 82. 168 Brasettc, Jim Brewer. Sylvia 168 BRINKMAN. DOUG 145 Brittain. Bill 168 Broadway. Mark 168 Brocato. Mike 85. 182 BROCIOUS, VIRGINIA 145 Bromberg, Naomi 182 Brosh. Dodie BROSNAHAN. RUTH 106 Brotherton. Sherri 182 BROWN. BOB 145 Band 10. 12; DECA 12 Brown. Bob 168 Brown. Darrell 168 BROWN. JEFF 145 Wrestling 10 Brown. Judy 182 Brown. Karen 99. 168 Brown, Linda 182 Brown. Paul 168 BROWN. RICHARD I 19. 145 Brown. Richard 36. 168 Brown. Scott 182 BROWN, VICKI 145 BROWN. WAYNE 121 Argumentation. Debate Per- suasion. Radio. TV. Speech I. II. B.S., CMSU M S . CMSU BROWNE. DEBBIE Browne. Peggi 182 BRUMMELL. JAN 145 Brummctt. Doug 78. 168 BRYCE. MARY 145 Bubb. Kim 168 Bubna. Gayle 98. 182 BUCHANAN. SANDRA 13. Ill Typewriting, Personal Typing. Basic Business; B S , SMSU Bucksner. Brian 168 Budd. Alan 35. 36. 168 Buford. Greg 168 Buford. Kent 36. 182 Bukaty. Joseph 182 BUNDY, JERRY 70 145 C-Club 10. II. 12; Football 10. II. 12; Track II Bundy. Karen 180. 182 BI NKLEY. ROBIN 31. 32. 130. 145 Chamber Choir 12; Choir II. 12. FT A 10; Latin Club sec. 10; Melody Maidens II. 12: Musical 10; Pep Club II. ||. 12; Player’s 58. 10. 87th St Gang 11. 12. Stu-Co Rep. 12 Burge. Dale 138 Burgess. Pam 26. 168 Burns. Carl 27. 168 BURNS. TERRY 145 FT A 10; Pep Club 10. Stu-Co 11-12 Burrus. Tern 182 BURTON, STEVE 145 Bussc. Kent 168 BUSTILLO. MARTHA 145 Butler. John 31. 94. 168 Butler. Mark 182 Butler. Sue 182 BYRD. RICHARD 145 C Cable. David 169 Cable. Don 138 CAEEREY, PAT 87. 118. 145. 147 Wrestling 10. II, 12; Stu-Co 12 CALDWELL. BYRON VICA Club 12 Callaham. Margaret 35. 36. 182 Callahan. Janice 169 Callahan, Susan 35. 36. 62. 169 CALLISON. TER I 52. 145 Pep Club 10. 11 Campbell, Delores 169 Campbell, Terri 31. 32. 169 CANNOVA, JOE 146 CANNOVA. PAUL 146 CANTRELL. AMY 146 Cantrell. David 182 CANTRELL. MIKE 146 DECA Club 12 Carbah. Raymond 182 Carlson. Brut 169 Carlstrom, Vicki 182 Carmen. Debbie 169 Carmen. Donna .182 Carr. Patrick 169 CARROLL. CHRIS 146. 149 Children's Play 10; Fall Play 10. Science Club 10. II. sec 12; Spanish Club 10; Spring Musical 10 Carroll. Jean 169 Carson. Greg Carson. Mark Carter. Jim 182 Carter. Mary 169 Carter. Ronda CARTIER, KATHY 38. 62. 146 Children’s Play 12; Drill Team 10. II. 12; Honor's Committee 12; NHS II. 12; 100 Girls II. 12; Pep Club 10. II. 12; Players 58. 12. Stu-Co 12; Tennis II. 12 Carty. Cathy 182 I 94 INDEX CASE BOLT. BUFORD 31, 146 Choir. 11,12 . Gentlemen Songsters 10. II. 12 Casey. Steve 182, 85 CASF.Y, TOM 78. 80. 146 Basketball 10. II. 12; C-Club II. 12; Track II. 12 CASSAIDY. SUSAN 47. 146 AFS 10. II. treas. 12; DECA 12; NHS II. 12 Cates. Everett 169 Ccrutti, Mike 169 Chambers. Bob 182 CHANCE. CHARLENE 146 CHANEY. RENEE 146 Stu-Co II Chaney, Terry 169 Chapmann. Jeff 31. 182 Chapman. Vicky 182 Charmella. Joe 182 Chartrand. Carol 182 Choikhit. Steve 35. 182 CHRONISTER. JOHN W. 116 Chamber Choir. Concert Choir. Girls’ Glee. Mixed Chorus, Gentlemen Songsters. Melody Maidens. B.S.. CMSC M S. Illinois U. Chronister. Terri 182 Cisetti. John 14. 35. 36. 169 CLARK. DEBBIE 146 Pep Club 10. 11 Clark. Jack 182 Clark. Jcannic 182 CLARK. KATHY 18. 20. 31. 32. 40 • 146 Chamber Choir 12; Cheer- leader 10. II; co-captain 12; German Club II, 12; Home- coming Attendant 10. II. Queen 12; Melody Maidens II. 12; NHS II. 12; Pep Club 10. II. 12 Clark. Kay 182 Clark. Laura 182 Clark, inda 182 CLARK. LOIS 108. 137 Clark. Mike 35. 36. 182 Clark, Patricia 182 CLARK. ROBERT 104 Clark. Sharon Clarkson. James Clay. Betty 182 Clay. Mark 169 Clay. Mike 169 Clay. Mike 182 CLAY WELL, LORI 146 Stu-Co 12; Y-Teens 10. II CLIPPARD. CAROL 122 Lang Arts III, Man in his World; B A.. William Jewell. M A, U Arizona CLOSSON, SANDY 59. 146 VICA Club vied-pres. 12 Cloud. Ron 182 COCHRAN, DALLAS 146 COHEN, DAN 146 Football 10; Swimming II; Vica 12 Cohen. Ellen 183 Cohen. Harry 169 Cohn. Barton 169 Cole. Janet 166. 169 Cole. Styron 183 Colley. Carla 183 Collins. Bonnie 169 Collins. Jayne 38. 97. 166, 169 COLLINS. MIKE 33. 146 Key Club II; 87th St. Gang II. 12 Colmer. Cathy 97, 183 Colmcr. Jim 169 Connelly. Karen 183 CONNOR, PAT 146 DE 12; Pep Club 10 Conrad, Ross 183 CONROY. SUSAN 63. 67. 146. 204 French Club 10. II; Pep Club 10. II. Ouill Scroll 12; Stu-Co Rep. II; Yearbook staff—Editor 12 Constant, Deanna 20. 63. 169 Cook. Charles 183 COOK. WANDA 146 Cooper. Jamyc 169 COOPERIDER, CARY 146 VICA Club 12 Coopcridcr. Pam 98, 183 COPPAKEN, HOWARD 146 Basketball 10. Key Club 10. 11, 12; Stu-Co. 10. II CORDON, MARGARET 146 Cormier, Suzanne 183 Cornelius. Peggy 169 Cornett. Cynthia 169 Cornett. Cynthia 183 CORNETT. DEBBIE 146 DECA Club 12 Corrigan, Brian 26, 183 CORRIGAN. MARK 24. 28. 146 Crews II; Fall Play 12; Children’s Play 12; Track 10 Corum. Donna 183 Cosbohn. Linda 44. 97. 169 Cosgrove. Donald 90, 183 COSTA, SUSAN 19. 98. 117, 146 Softball II, 12. volleyball II. 12 Cotter. Tcri 183 Cottrell. Julie 169 COWLING, LESLIE 31. 32. 146 Choir 12; Melody Maidens II, 12; Musical II, 12; News- paper Staff 12; Pep Club 10. II; Players 58. 12; wth St Gang II. 12 COX. DAVID Cox. Jack 169 Cox, Joyce 134, 165 Prosperity. Depression, fonts. Development. Political Par- ties; B A., Emory, Henry M A.. Appalachian Slate Cox. Randy 169 COX. TIM 146 ISC II Crabtree. Virgil CRAFT. DENISE 42. 66. 142. 146. 205 Latin Club 10; Pep Club 10. II. 12. Treasurer 12 Soft- ball 12; Wrcstlcttc II. 12; Yearbook Staff. Business Manager 12 Crcagcr. Montv 183 CREAMER. TOM 116 Ceramics. Design. Jewelry, Stagecraft; B S, Kansas State; M A , U. of Kansas CREASY. DAN 134 Const. Development Labor Management. Prosperity. Depression. Key Club, B.A.. UMKC. M A., U of Wisconsin Crews. Kirby 169 Crews. Stacy 183 Crouse. Gary 169 CROW. JACKIE 147 DECA 12 Crow. Sally 169 Cruse. Larry 169 Cuandct, Gary 183 Cull, Joe CULP. LANA 147 Art Club ||; Stu-Co 12; Y-Tecns 10. II Cunningham. Edward 169 Cunningham. Mark 169 Cushing. Mary 136. 137 Cusick. Edith 183 Czarlinsky. Joel 183 D DAGGETT. BETH 147 DAKOPOLOS, DAVE 31. 147. 153 Choir II. 12 D'ALESIO, J. F 70. 12. 153 Computer Systems; Ass't Football Coach; B.S.. CMSU; M.A, CMSU Dallcn. Cindy 183 Dallen. Jay 87. 183 Dallcn. Wendy 183 Dalrymplc. Keith 35, 97. 183 Daniels, Stephen 169 Darrow. Janice 183 DATTILO. JOE 147 Football 10. II; Stu-Co 12; Track 10 DAUGHERTY. SUSAN 31. 32. 38. 98. 147. Chamber Choir 12. Concert Choir II. 12. Drill Team II. 12; Melody Maidens 10. II. 12. Pep Club 10. 11; Players 10.11; Tennis 12 Davidson. Beverly 138 Davidson. James 169 Davidson. Julie 38. 166. 269 Davis. Debbie 169 DAVIS, JANE 147 German Gub II, 12; Pep Club 10. II; Stu-Co 11. 12; Volley ball II. 12 Davis. Joe 169 DAVIS. JOYCE 147 Davis. Kurt Davis, LeAnn 98. 183 Davis. Mark Davis. Randy 169 Davis. Terry 183 Davison, Leonard 169 Day. Lisa 183 Dean. Merrill 183 DEARDORFF. DAVID 147 Dearth. Jackie 183 Decker, Jim 184 DECKMAN, GAYLE 44. 147 Pep Gub II. II; pres 12 DeForest, Steve 35. 36. 170 DeFries, George 45 DcFries, Thelma Delaney, Dana 170 Deleon, Teresa 170 DENNIS. ROBERT 113 Distributive cd„ voc. prep. DECA Gub. Soph Basketball Coach; B S . CMSU MS. CMSU Denton. Kathy 31. 32, 184 Denyer. Karen 184 Derby. Mike 184 DERHAM. MIKE 147 DESMOND. JIM 70. 147 Football 10. 12; Track II DESSERT. LINDA 147 DETERDING. CAROLYN 148 Dctcrding. Mary Kay 184 Deuel. Douglas 85. 184 DEUEL, MARK 148 Band 10. II; Football 10. II; Wrestling 10. II; DECA 1 DcWeese. Debbie 170 Dcwhurst. John 14. 170 DIAL. ALBERT L 126. 127 Analytic Geometry . Algebra; B.S.. CMSU Di Capo. Joel 78. 170 DICKERSON. VICKI 148 French Club II. 12. Pep Club 10. II DIETTERICK. DONNA 148 DECA Club sec. 12 Dinovitz, Eleanor 170 DIRIMO, JEANETTE 148 Band 10; Stu-Co 11 DISHMAN, JAN 148 DECA 12. Pep Gub 10. II; Softball II; Spanish Gub II DISHMAN. MIKE 148 Dit lcr. Fred 170 DITZLER, FRED 148 Dodson. Cindy 63. 166. 170 DOLGINOFF, STEVE 148. 204 NFL II. 12; Stu-Co 12; Yearbook Staff 12 DONEGAN, FRANK 148 DOPPELT, W ALTER 148 Dorei, Carolyn 170 Dreger. Sherilyn 31, 32. 184 DREIUNG. DEBBIE 31. 32. 148 Concert Choir II. 12. Melody Maiden 10. II. 12; Pep Gub 10 DRESIE, TED 130 Basic Chemistry. Chem-study; Science Gub. B A . U of Colorado. M S.. Temple U. Dritljcy. Jeff 87. 170 drivf:r. archie 3 Band 10. II. 12; Wrestling 10 Drummond. Mark 184 DRURY. DIANE 31. 32, 41. 148 Cheerleader 10. 11. 12; Choir 11. 12; Pep Gub 10. II. 12 DUFF. STEVE 148 Crosscountry II; Swimming 10. II; VICA pres 12 DUFFEY. DAVID 128. 148 Chess Gub 10. WWII. Korean Studies 12 Dunaway. Becky 184 DUNAWAY. KAREN 148 DECA treasurer 12; Pep Club 10; Vice Pres 10 Duncan. Joel 184 Duncan. Maria 170 DUNCAN, SUZANNE 50. 51. 62. 148. 149. Art Gub Crew II, 12; AFS 12; German Gub 11.12; Latin Gub vice. pres.. NHS II. 12. 100 Girls 11. 12; Pep Gub 10. 11. Players 58 10. II. 12; Science Club II, 12 DUNLEAVY. JIM 148 Football 10. II. 12 Dunlcavy. Steve 97. 170 DUPREE. JAN 148 Dutton. Nancy 35. 170 E Earnshaw, Marcia 184 EDW ARDS. ALISA U8 German Club 11; vice pres 12; NHS 11. 12; Pep Club 10. II. 12 Egc. Douglas 170 EICHMAN, MARK 148 F.1DE, JIM 31. 148 Gentlemen Songsters 12 Eiscnman. Franci 62. 170 EISENSTEIN. JAMES 16, 148 Bridge Club II; Golf II; NHS II. 12; Science Gub II. 12. Spanish Gub II. Stu-co 12 Eikel. Shirley 184 Eikel. Tim 170 Elliott, Janice 32. 184 Elliott. Janice 32. 184 Elliott. Jeff 31. 170 Elliot. Steve 184 Ely. Jeff 19. 31. 126. 170 Ellis. Karen 31. 32. 170 Emerson, David 31. 87. 170 Em let, Dana 170 Em let. Debbie 14, 17 Engel. Nancy 171 Engel. Tom 35. 36. 101. 184 ERICKSON. VICKI 88. 46. 47. 148. 154. Cheerleader 10. Choir 11; Drill Team 12; Mascot II; Melody Maidens II; NHS II, 12; Stu-co 10 ERWIN. PAT 148 Estes. Gtselc 171 ETIOPIA, MARY 148 Art Club 11 EVANS. CARLA 148 EVANS. DAVE 31. 87. 148 Chamber Choir 12. Choir II. 12. 87th St Gand 11. 12. Stu-Co 12. Wrestling 10. II Evans. Debbie 38. 171 Evans. Debbie 171 EVANS. MIKE 148 Football 10. II; DE 12. Track 10. II Everhart. Dixie 184 F Falcone. Teresa 136 Faiihing, Deborah 171 FARBER. JAN 31. 32, 148 Children's Play 10. II; Choir II. 12; Fall Play 10. II; German Club II. 12; Melody Maidens 10. II. 12; Musical 10. II; Pep Gub 10. II; Players 58 10. II. 12 Farris. Jim 87. 84 FEELEY. KAREN 149 FEHR. STEPHANIE 132 Psychology. Sociology. Hu- man Relations Seminar. FT A. BA. UMKC FEINGOLD, MICAH 149 FERRO, CATHY 149 AFS II; French Gub 10; Pep Gub 10. 11 Ferro, Chris Ferry. Tom 184 Fiehler. Diane |7| Fields. Tcrc 184 Finlay. David 97. 184 Fob. Joel 35. 36. 171 Fisher. Greg 76. 184 FITZGERALD. MAUREEN 22. 149; French Gub 10. NHS II. 12; Snoball queen attendant 12; Stu-Co 10. II. 12; Vice pres II FITZSIMMONS. DENNIS 149 Fitzsimmons. Kathy 171 Flanigan. Marybeth 171 Flanigan. Mary Jo 171 Flathman. Claudia 44. 97, 171 Flckicr. Jay 184 FLETCHER, KATHY 149 Business Crew 10. Costumes Crew II. 12 FUNK. MARSHA 31. 32. 149 Drill Team 10. II. 12; Choir 11. 12. 87th St Gang 12; Latin Gub 10. Melody Maidens 10. II. 12. Pep Gub II. 12 Fluckc, Bernard 171 FOOTLICK, MAUREEN 64. 149 Newspaper staff 12 FORAKER. CHARLES KM Forbes. Kim 97. |7| Ford, Suzie 184 FORMAN. BRIAN 35. 36. 149 Band 11. 12. Stage Band II. 12; Key Gub II. 12; Latin Club 10. 11. NHS II. 12 Forman, Craig 171 FORREST. DEBBIE 150 Forte. Tony 184 Foster, Debbie I7| FOSTER. SHIRLEY 114 Gothing II. Ill; Foods III; Housing and Home Furnishings. B S.. Umv. of Missouri. M Ed . Univ. of Missouri FOSTER. STFTHANTE 150 DECA 12; Stu-Co 10 Fountain. Roxanne 171 Foust. Cheryl 171 FOWLER, CARLA 150 Pep Gub 10. II. 12. Players INDEX 195 58 10. 11 Fowler. Kathy 184 Foxworthy, Jerry 171 Frantz. Kathy 32, 184 Frazier. Cheryl 184 Fred man. Ron 35. 184 Freeman. Bettv 106 FREEMAN, MIKE 58. 150 Freund, Christine 171 Freund. Sheila 171 Frey. Cindy 184 FRICKE. BOB 18. 57. 78. 80. 142. 150; Basket hall 18. II. 12. C Club 12; Science Club 10. II; Senior Class President; Track 12 Frickc. Dave 25. 35. 26. 28. 167. 171 Friedman. Paula 25, 26. 32. 31. 167. 171 FRYER. NANCY LEE 110 Business Law. Typing. Short hand.B S M CMSU. M S .CMSU Fuchs, Lonni 171 Fuchs. Lorri 171 FUCHS, MARY LYNN 150 Pep Club 10, Vice President 11,12; Softball 11; Tennis 12; Volleyball II Fuchs. Robert 70. 72, 83, 83. 171 FUESTON, LEWIS 150 Fueston, Wesley 184 FLT.KS, DAVE 70. 150 C-Club 10. II. 12; DECA 12; Football 10, II. 12; Track 10. II FULLERTON. VIOLA 109 Librarian; B.S.. Texas Women’s University Funk. Cheryl Funk. Don 184 FUNK. GARRY 150 Funk. Jackie 171 FUNK. LARRY 50 Gafford. Scott I I Gaggens. Charles 76. 184 Gallagher. Michele 184 GALVIN, PAT 70. 150 Basketball 10. II; C Cub 12; Football 10. II. 12 CAMMILL, KATHY 35, 36. 150 Players 58. 10. II. 12 Gampher. Steve 171 Gant. Deborah 185 Garber. Marilyn 35, 36. 185 GARCIA, DAVID 88. 89. 128. 150 Wrestling II. 12; Captain 12 Garcia, Linda 185 Garcia. Robbie 86. 87, 88. 171 Garciga. Carmen 117, 171 Gardner. Geri 171 Garrett. Gary 171 GARRY. JEFF GARRY, STEPHANIE 24. 25. 67. 150 167, 205; Art Club 10; Children's Play II. 12; Fall Play II. 12. French Club 10; Musical II, 12; Pen Club 10; Players 58 II, 12; Student Council Rep. 12; Yearbook Staff 12 Gavin. Gregory 185 Gavin. Kevin 35. 50. 51. 97. 171 Gcicr. Mark I7| GENTRY. MARSHA 150 AFS Club 12; French Club II. 12; Pep Club 11 George. Chris 86. 87. 171 George. Jeff 76. 185 George. Kathy 185 Gibbs. Trudy 31. 32, 185 Gibson. Beth 171 Gibson. Jeanne 185 Gicrmgcr. Joy 171, 173 Giesc, Lori 171 Gicseke, Debbie 185 Gilday. Mark 92, 93. 97. 185 Giles. Sue 185 Gillenwater, Linda 35. 36. 98, 185 CILLES. NANCY 150 Band 10. II. 12; German Cub II. 12; Pep Club 10. II. 12; Players 58 10. II. 12; Wrestling II Gmestra. Rick 76. 185 Glannon, Kimberly 185 Glass. Norman 87. 171 Gleason. Larry 87 Gochenour. Jim GOCHENOI R. SUSAN 150 Goede. JefT 97. 171 GOETZ, JEFF GOETZINGER. CHRISTINE 120 BLA II. Science Fiction. B A., Univ. of Arkansas Golden. Paula 185 Goldklang. Lori 171 GOLDMAN. RICHARD 150 GOLDSTEIN. KERRY 24. 25. 26. 28. ISO. Latin Club 10. Players 58 II, 12; Melody Maidens 12. Fall Play II. 12; Children's Play II. 12; Musical II. 12; NHS 12; Concert Choir 12 GOLDSTEIN. STUART 62. 66. 150. 164. 105; Ycarhook staff 12 Gold w asser. Howard 122. I7| Goodcrl. Gary 171 Goodson. Pam 171 Gordon. John 171 GORDON, KEVIN Gordon. Ken 36, 185 Gorman. John 128. 185 GORMAN, JOHN Gorski. Carol 171 Gorski. Joan 171 Gosncll. Tim 185 Gottlieb, Jody 31. 185 Grace. Bill 97. 171 Gragg. Aitrell 136 Graham. David 185 Grauberger. Julie 19. 98. 171 GRAY. HERBERT 127 Algebra II, Analytic Geome- try. Geometry. B.S., North Texas University. M A , U. of Missouri GRAY. RONALD 10� Greathouse. Pam 171 GREEN, JOANN 150 Green. Rick 185 GREENBAUM. SHAVEEN 150 Greene. Diane 36. 171 Greening. Maryann 185 CREENSTREET. MARLA 63. 67. 150. 204. French Club 10. 12, secre- tary II; NHS II. 12. Pep Club 10. II. 12; Ouill Scroll 12; Softball II. Tennis 12. Wrest- llcttc II. 12; Yearbook staff 12 Gregg. Drenda 185 Gregory. Brenda 35. 36. 171 GREGORY. PAULA 46, 47, 107. 150 AFS II. President 12; FTA 10; Latin Club 10 Griffin. Robert 171 •Griffin. Wayne 185 Griffith. Kevin 78. 185 CRIMES. BRUCE 150 DECA Club 12; Football 10 Grooms. David Gross. Gilbert 35, 36, 185 Groves. Roy 171 GROW, TOM 70. 76. 133 Civil War. Sonst. Develop- ment. Minorities; Football Ass't Coach. Tennis Coach. Human Relations Seminar. B S.. CMSC: MS. CMSC Grube. Cindy 185 CRUETZE, KEVIN 31. 150. Band 10. II; Clumber Choir 11. 12; Concert Choir 11,12; Gentlemen Songsters 10. II. 12; Stage Band 10. II; VICA Club 12 GRUNSPAN. LARRY 150 Gustafson. Doris 107 Gutierrez. Larry 171 GUTOVITZ. SAM 52. 150 French Cub 10; Key Club II. 12; Track 10 GWIN, EILEEN 151 Pep Club 10 H HAGAN. LLOYD 151 VICA 12 Halbcisen. Toni 171 HAI.HUBER. TOM 10. 151, 165 Tennis 10. II. 12; NFL 12 Hale. Matt 70. 72. 171 Haley. Patty 171 HALL, PATTY 151 Hall. 78. 171 HALL, SUSAN 151 Hallbcrg. John 35. 36. 185 HAI.LORAN. CINDY 38, 151 Drill Team 12; Pep Club 10. II; Spanish Club 10. II HAMMER. STEVE 151 Hamrick. Ida Mae HAMRICK, STEVE 151 VICA 12 Handy, Mike 185 Hankins. Steve 31. 76. 185 HANNA, GARY 151 Basket hall 10. 11; C Club 10. II. 12; Key Club 10. 11. 12 treasurer. Latin Club 10. II; NHS II. pro- gram chairman 12; Science Club 10. II, 12 treasurer; Stage Band 10 Harbin. Pam 171 Hardcastle. Greg 185 Hardcastlc. Pam 60. 171 Harden. Larry 185 Hardin, Sharon 44. 172 Harden. Tcrric 185 Hargrove. Marla 172 Harper. Barbara 185 Harper, Lynn 185 Harper. Vermta 185 Harms. Greg 172 Harris, Mark 185 Harris. Mary 185 Harris. Steve 172 Harris. Ricky 185 HARTER. SUE ROSE 121 Brit. Lit., Comp. I. Man in Society. Mythology. Soc. Lit.; B.S.. University of Kansas. M A UMKC HARVEY, ANDY HARVEY. SARAH B. 120 Basic Lit.. Comp II, Major Brit. Writers. A B.. Wash- burn University. M.A., Univ. of Kansas IIARWOOD. TERRY 151 HASTERT. DAN 31. 151 Choir 10. II. President 12; Gentlemen Songsters 10. II, 12; 87th Street Gang 12; Players 58 10. II, 12 HASTERT. MARY Hatfield, Sharon 52. 172 Hathman, Julie 186 Hatley, Michael 172 HAVER. DANNY 151 Hawley. Donna 186 HAWf.EY.GAIL 151 HAWORTH. MARY LU 125, 160 Journalism I, Publications. Spanish I. II; AFS. Year- book. AA. Graceland College. Univ. of Kans. B S.; UMKC. MA Hayden. Harriett 186 HAYES. CINDY 38. 151 Drill Team 11. Co-Captain 12. Pep Club 10. 11 Hayes. Doug 82, 186 HAYES, MAX 80. 128 Physical Education; Golf Coach; Basketball Coach; B S.. Univ. of Kansas; M S., Univ. of Kansas HAYES, MIKE 151 Hayes. Steve 78. 79. 80. 172 Haymes. Katy 186 Haysleti. Laurie 38. 97. 186 HECKE, PAT 119 Hedges. Annette 23. 38. 186 Hedges. Connie 172 Hedges. Mary Beth 38, 172 Hedrick. Donald 186 HEFLIN. ERNEST HEGGY. DIANE 151 HEIDGEN, DEBI 62. 151 French Club 10. German Club II. President 12; NHS II. 12; 100 Girls II. 12; Graduation Honors Committee Heitmann. Tim 50. 51. 172 Hallman. Pamela 172 HELMER. VICKI 152 Hemenway. Karen 172 Hendrix. Linda Henley, Cindy 172 HENLEY. EMERY 130 Geometry. Physics; Chess Club. BA. UMKC: MA.. UMKC: Ed. Specialist. KSTC Henrichson. Carl 186 HENRICKSON, TRACY 65. 152 French Club 10. FTA II. 12. Pep Club 11; Players 58 11. 12; Stu-Co Rep. 11 Henry. Glenda 22, 172 Hensley. Mark 117, 172 Heptas, Holly 186 HEFT AS, MIKE 152 Science Club 10; VICA 12 Hercules. Becky 186 HERDI.INGER. PAM 152 Hill. Gerri 186 IIILLE, JOYCE 152 Pep Club 10. 11 Hide. Kim 186 Hill, Nancy 38, 186 HILL, ROCKY Hines. Kevin 35. 36. 186 Hinrichs. Dan 35. 76. 186 Ho. Hoi Kei 186 Ho. Hoi Shan Adamson 172 Hodgden. Patricia 186 HOFFMAN, RHONDA 152 HOGSETT. DON 152 VICA 12 Holder. Dorothy Holder. Linda 35. 36 HOLI.UB. MICKIE 38. 152 Drill Team 10. II, Captain 12; Pep Club 10, II; Span- ish Club 10. II; Stu-Co Rep. II; Sophomore officer— treasurer HOLMES. TED K. 114 Drivers Ed.; Senior Class; B S . CMSC M S.. Univ of Mo.; Ed Specialist, CMS HOLT. SUE 128 Physical Ed.. Drill Team. Ski Trip, B.S.. Univ. of Missouri; M.S.. Univ. of Colorado Hood. Melanie 31. 32. 186 HOOK. LE LA MAE 35. 36. 186 HOOPFS. JOHN E. 105 Board of Education Hoover. Barbara 172 HOPKINS. BONNIE 152 Fall Play 10. II. 12. French Club 12. Musical Players 10, II. 12 Hopper. Melissa 186 Hornbeck. Becky Hornbcck. Robert 79. 186 Hornbeck. Tracy 186 Horne. Jeff 172 Horne. Pam 35, 186 Horner, Rick 172 HOUGH. STEVE 152 HOUSER. STEVE 63. 65. 70. 78, 152; Basketball 10. II, 12; Marching Band 10; Football 10. 12; NFS of German Club 11. 12; News- paper staff 12; Ouill and Scroll II. 12; Track II. 12 Houser, Tim 186 Housh. Greg Houston, Maura 180 Howell, Keith 186 HRUSKA, JANET 152 Hruska. John 186 Huber. Drew 172 Hudson. Diana 186 Hudson. Linda 172 HUFF. TOM 152 German Club II; NHS 12; Sw im Team 11.12 Huffman. Gary Hughes. Betty 136 HUGHES. DE.NA 152 Hughes. Kevin 186 Hughes. Terry 186 HUKRIEDE, CHARLES 128. 152 Hukricde, Kenneth 124. 172 Hukriede. Larry 186 Hulmg. Phil 186 HUNTER. SCOTT 128. 152 Hunter. Stephen 186 Hurn. Ashley 122, 172 HURST. MIKE 152 DECA Club president 12 HUSCHER. PAM 31. 32. 152 Hyde. Janie 35. 36. 98, 186 I Insclman. Barbara 31. 32. 172 IMMELLE. BARRY IRMINGER. CHRIS 32. 152 Melody Maidens 12. Spanish Club 12 Isley, Bill 186 I vers. Dee Dee 186 J Jackson. Angela 14. 186 Jackson, Bob 35. 76. 88. 186 JACKSON. KEN 78. 80. 152 Basketball 10, II. 12 Jamason. Kim 186 James. Laurie 172 JAMES. RON 115 Driver's Ed.; C-Club spon- sor. Wrestling Coach; B S.. NWMSU. M S.. NWMSU JAMIESON. CAROLYN 152 FT A II Janssens. Jim 172 Jarrett. Donna 187 Javroe. Mary Jane 187 JENKINS. DAVE 70. 152 C-Club II. 12; Football 10. II, 12; Key Club II. Track 10. II JENNINGS. VICKI 112 Accounting. Recordkeeping, Vocational Preparation. Girls' Softball Coach; B.B.. U. of Missouri Jensen. Joy 172 Jeter. Nancy 35. 36. 187 JOHNS. BUD 35. 36. 56. 152 Concert Band 10. II. 12; Key Club 10. II. 12; Utin Hub 10. II; Pep Band 10. II, 12; Science Club 10. II. 12. Stage Band 10. II. 12. Stu Co 12; Wrestling 10. II. 12 Johnson. Charles 112 Jones. Rick 187 Johnson. Chuck 35, 36. 172 JOHNSON, CINDY 152 Costume Crew II. 12; NR. 10. 11. Secretary 12; Players 58 II. 12 JOHNSON. CRAIG 152 JOHNSON. CURT 18.91. 152 Football 10. Stu-Co 12. Tennis II; Wrestling 12 JOHNSON, DAVE 152 Key Club II. 12; Latin Club treasurer 10. Stu-Co 12; Tennis 10. II, 12 JOHNSON. DENNIS 152 Band 10, II; Football 10. VICA vicc-pres 12 Johnson. Diane 187 JOHNSON, GREG 152 JOHNSON, BILL 153 German Club 11. 12; Golf 11. 12. Math Club 10. II. NHS 11. 12; Science Club 10. II Johnson. Jamne 21. 43, 187 Johnson. Randy 187 Johnson. Roger 36. 187 Johnston, Debbie 172 Johnston. Donna 172 JOHNSTON. JEANNE 31. 32. 38. 153 Concert Choir 12, Drill Team II. 12. Melody Maidens 11. 12. Pep Club 10. II. 12 JOHNSTON. JO 31. 32. 153 French Club treas. 10. II; FTA 10; NHS II. 12. Pep Club 10. II. 12; Players 58 II. treas. 12; Spanish Club 10. sec. II. pres 12. Stu-Co 11. 12 Jordan. Carol 172 JOSEPH. SANDY 153 Tennis II ) .geson, Pam 187 K Kahlcr. Glenn 96. 97. 172 Kaiser. Jeff 124, 187 KALMUS. BERN IE 153. 207 VICA 12 Kantcr. Elissa 172 Kantor. Sandy 55. 187 KAPLAN, JAY 153 KAPLAN. KATHY 153 KASWAN. MARILYN 153 DECA 12 KATZ. JAN 153 KATZ. JEFF 153 Key Club 10. II. 12. Latin Club 10. II vice president. NHS II. 12; Stu-co 10. II Kau. Steve 187 Kaufman. Ann 98. 187 Keeler. Jeff 172 Keenan. Larry 187 KEHM. DOROTHEA A. 127 Algebra I. II. Applied Math I. II.FTA; B S . St. Louis U.; M A.UMKC KEITH. MIKE 70. 153 C Club I. 11. 12; Football 10. II. 12; Stu-co II; Track 10. II. 12 Keith. Shelley 44. 172 Keller. Tammy 187 KELLER. TERESA 153 DECA 12 Kellerman. Jim 172 Kcllerman. Lynda 187 Kelley. Karen 187 KELLOGG, ROBERT 153 KELLOGG, RODNEY 70. 74. 95. 153 C Club 10. II. 12; Football 10. II. 12; Stu-co 12; Track 10. II. 12 KELLEY. DON 153 Kennedy. Carol 31. 32. 172. 38 KENNEDY, DAN Kennedy Paul 31. 35. 36, 187 Kennedy, Linda 187 KENT. DEBBIE32. 154 Melody Maidens 12 KENTON. JOSEPH 105 Board of Education KENTON, KAY 154 DECA 12; Players 58; 10, II. 33. Student ouncil II. 12; Tennis Team 11 KKSLER. JEAN 117 Art. B.S., Indiana State U. KESSLER. LOUIS 154 Spanish Club 10; Wrestling II. Keys. Martha 187 KIDI). JIM 35. 63. 65. 70. 97. 154; C Club 10, II. 12; Foot- hall II. 12; Golf II; Key Club 10. II. 12; NHS II. 12; Newspaper staff 12. Swim team 10. II, captain 12 King. Kenny 187 King. Ray 172 Kirby Kate 187 Kirby. Kym 187 Kirkland. Kim 172 KITTELL, NANCY 154 DECA 12. Players 58 10. II. 12; Student Council II. 12, Tennis Team 11 Kline. Emerint 106 Klein, Bob |72 KLF.ITZ, DEBBIE 32. 85 Melody Maidens 10. II. 12 Kleitz. Steve 31. 76. 187 Kletsky. Debbie 187 Kloth. Gary 187 Klumpp. Mark 76. 77. 187 Knickerbocker. Alexa 172 Knight. Danna 35. 36, 187 KNIGHT, DON A. 105 Board of Educat ion KNOPPS. JACOB F. 126 Algebra I. Calculus. Geo- metry. B S.. Wisconsin Slate University; M S.. Mankato State College Knoth, Mike 188 Knowlton, Kevin 188 KNOX. SHERRYL 177 Art I. Ceramics. Design. Art Club; B S.. University of Kansas. M A . Universi- ty of Kansas Kobusch. Patricia 188 Koch. Greg 35. 36. 188 Koncak. David 97. 188 Kopulos, Pam 172 Kraft. Michael 31. 188 Krahenbuhl. Pat 172, 176 Krashm. Adrienne 188 Krocker, Stephen 188 KRONBERG. JOSHUA 60. 154 KROENKE. MARK 73. 74 . 70. 154 Basketball 10. 11 . C Club 10. II; Football 10. 11. 12. Latin Club 10. II. 12; NFL II. sec- retary. president 12; Sci- ence Club 10 Krueger. Nancy 172 KRUG. PAM 154 DECA 12; Pep Club 10 Krump. Dan 172 Kuharic. Amy 188 Kurt , Theresa Kutchko. Dave 188 Kuzccki. Frances 172 L LADD. ROBERT 155 Lakey. Charles 172 LaMar. Richard 172 LAMONS. VICKIE 112 Intro, to Data Processing. B.S.. Kansas ktatc Teachers College LANDES. CHESTER I- 120 Acting I, II, Comp. II. Dra- ma I. Mass Media. Persuasam. Players 58. Play Productions. BS .CMSU M A . UMKC LANG. MARY ALICE 120. 207 Basic Lit. I. Bible as Lit., Comp. I. Man in his World; Pep Club. B A.. U. of Mo Lang. Nancy 188 Lange. Donald 172 Langtois. Georgia 138 Lanyon, Corry 76. 188 LAPET1NA. DEBBIE 155 Pep Club 10. II. Stu-co 12 Lara. Cindy 188 Larson. Mark 76. 82. 85. 188 LARSON. LINNEA 155 Lasky. Andy 85, 188 Laita, Mike Latteman. James 35. 36. 97. 188 Lattimer. Debbie 172 Laughman. Sharon 35. 36. 188 Lavine. Dedra 35. 36. 188 Lavish, Linda 188 Leahy. Frances 188 LEAHY, MARY 155 LEE. L W 119. 137 Metals. Power Mechanic. B.S., CM SC: MS.. CM SC; Ed special- ist. CM SC Lee, Yung Nam 172 Leeds. Debbie Leonard. Mike Leonard. Ted Wayne 188 Ixpage. Tom 188 Leppert. Curtis 172 LEVINE. DEBBIE 64. 155 French Club 10. II. pres 12; FT A 10; Newspaper staff 12; Pep Club 10. 11; Tennis Team II. 12 Levy. Mike 188 LEVY, MITCH 155. 165 Football 10; Key Club II; Newspaper staff 12; Span- ish Cub 10. Track 10 Lcwcr. Mary Ellen 32. 172 LEWIS. BILL RAY 104 Lewis. Deanna 188 Lewis. Debbie 188 Lewis. Freddy 35. 188 LEWIS. GAYI.ON 155 Concert Band 10. II. 12. Pep Band 10. II. 12; Stu-co II. 12 LEWIS. JANE 155 Lewis, Jim 35. 36. 172 Lewis. Jody 188 Lewis. Penny 173 Lewis. Vcrlalia 31. 32, 173 LILLY. JOHN 149. 155 Chess Club 10. II. 12; Golf Team 10. II. 12; Key Club II. 12; Science Club 10. II. 12 LINCOLN. BARBARA 155 Lincoln. Patty 188 LINCOLN. TIM 155 Basketball 10 Lindsay. Brenda Lindsey, Corec 188 Limngcr. Jeff 188 Linn. Jo Nell 188 L ism an. Stephen 29. 173 LITTLE, BETTY 131 BSCS Biology. Modern Biology. Junior Class. BA. UMKC; M.A., UMKC Littlejohn. Alvin 188 Locke. Lonnice 188 LOCKLEAR. JEFF 94. 155 Football 10. II; Stu-co 12; Track 10. II. 12 LOEFFLER. ANDI 155 Pep Club 10. II; Stu-co 10. II. 12 London. Jeff 97. 173 LOOSEN, KEVIN 155 DECA 12 Love. Karen 173 LOVE, RANDY 59. 155, 157 VICA Club sec 12 Lowther. Andrew 173 LI BERT, LAURIE 31. 32. 155 Art Club 10. 11; Concert Choir 12; French Gub 10. NHS II. 12. Melody Maidens 10. II. 12; Pep Gub 10. II. 12 LUKE. MARY JO 155 DECA 12. Pep Club 10 Lyons. Patricia 38. 173 M Madison. Billie 188 MADISON. LEX IE 35. 36. 155 Pep Band 10. 11 Madison. Ed� e 35. 36. 173 Maggio. Vincent 188 Mahoney. Debbie 98. 188 Mahoney. Mary Mahoney. Theresa 173 MALONE. FORREST 155 Basketball IO. Stu-co II; VICA 12 Mandclbaum. Cherie 173 Mangiaracina, Frank 188 MANGIARACINA, MARIANNE 155 AFS 12. FTA 12. Pep Club 10 MANIFOLD. JILU3L 32. 63.65. 155 Children’s Play 10. 12; Concert Choir 12; Fall Play 10; FTA 10; Melody Maidens 12. Musical 10. 12; Newspaper Staff 12. Pep Gub 10. Quill Scroll II. 12; Spanish Club 12 MANKIN, AMY 155 MANKIN. BECKY 155 Mann. Rick 70. 173 Manning. Doug 70. 173 Manning. Melanie 21. 188 Manmno. Carl 174 Manzella. Diana 188 M APLES. TED 155 DECA 12 Marks. Stefam 188 MARQUEZ. JOHN 155 Marsh. Jim 189 Martin. Kim 189 MARTIN. PAUL 155 VICA president 12 Martin. Scott 35 Maslan. Lynne 38. 189 MASON, STEVE 155 Art Gub 10. II. Spanish Gub II Mason. Ted 31. 35. 85. 189 Massey. Junior 82. 174 Massev.4 at 174 MATHANY. WES 155 Basketball; Choir. Football; Tennis. Track MATTUCKS. DENISE 125. 155 Pen Gub 10. II; Y Teens 10 Matz. Helene 118, 189 Max. Nanci 174. 179 Maxim. Corky 189 Mazza. Janel 174 McArter. Dorothy 105 McCALMON. JEFF 156 Key Gub 10. II. 12. Latin Gub 10; Swimming 10. 11 McCALMON. PAT 149. 156 McCalmon. Robin 189 McCollom. Celia 189 McCollom. Donna 156 McCubbms. Artie 174 McCullough. Cheryl 174 Activity time encourages involvement McDermid. Robert 189 McDonald. Grady 189 McGchee, Jim 35. 36, 174 McGovern. Boh 85. 189 MeGRAW, TIM 117. 128. 156 McGuire, Mickey McKay, Margaret 189 McKay, Mike 189 McKee, Marc 189 McKinney. Mary Jo 35. 36. 174 McLAt (.III IN. KRISTIE 156 Mrl.EKRAN. DAVE 16. 17. 22. 56. 78. 156; Basketball 10. II. 12; Key Club 10. II. 12; Latin Club President 10; Stu-oo 10. II Vice- Pres , 12 President. Tennis 10. II. 12 McMillin. Dan 174 McMullin, Billy McMURRAY. MIKE 156 McNiel. Mike 174 McPheraon, Rick 174 McPHKKON. WOODY 156 McTernan, Michelle 174 McWilliams, Mark 189 MEACHAM. ALICE GENE 109 Counselor. 87th St. Gang. B.M E . Oklahoma State. M E., West Texas State Mears. Kathy 189 Medley . Howard 35. 36. 174 Meincrs. Joe 125. 189 Meiners, Julie 189 MELCHIOR. MARK 156 NHS II. 12 Melchior. Janet 189 Merrill. Lee 87. 189 Merrill. Melinda 174 MERRYMAN, W ILLIAM 133 Civil War, Constitutional Development. Sociology. B.S.. W illiam Jewell; B D . Southern Baptist Seminary. MA.UMKC Messick. John 174 Messick, Tim 189 Meyer. Chris 189 Meyer. Harlan 14. 35. 36. 97. 189 Meyer. Melanie 189 Michael, Richard 174 Michaclson, Jell 174 Michelson. Jim 174 Michel son, Tom 97, 189 MIDDLE BROOKS. LORETA 113 Distributive Education. Vo- cational Preparation. B.S.. SMS MILAKOVICH. DAN 156 Mil l AR. JOHN 61 Miller. Belinda 189 Miller. Joel 24. 27. 174 MILLER. JON 156. 160 Band 10. II; Key Club 10. Historian II. Secretary 12. Honors Committee; NHS 11. President 12. Spanish Club 10. Wrestling 10. II MILLER. MELODY 156 Miller. Paul 174 Mills. Cathy 189 Mills. Charlie 76. 100. 189 MILLS. KAREN 98. 156 Mills. Sheryl 38. 174 Milone. Lauretta 189 Minardi. Linda Miner. Kelley 189 Minn tear. Dorothy 136. 137 Minniear. Kim 174 Minturn, Cheryl 174 Minx. Donna 189 MINX. PAT 92, 94. 156 Crosscountry 10. II. captain 12 MITCHELL, LARY «56 Mitchell. Marla 31. 32. 189 Mobley. Vicki 174 Moffat, Debbie 174 Moffat. Laura 189 Moll. Frances 174 Molos. Mark 189 Mondschcm, Marsha 174 Montgomery. Cindy 18. 174 Mtmtgomcry. Dana 189 MONTGOMERY. JOHN 70. 76. 133 Civil War. Constitutional De- velopment. U S Expansion. Foot hall coach. BSE.. CMSU. M S . CMSU Montgomery. Michele 22. 31. 32. 41. 174 Moore, Dehorah 174 MORAN. DAN . curriculum expands Moreno. Cynthia 190 Morgan. Edward 190 Morgan. Jim 175. 190 Sue Butler returns a serve as her partner Debbie waits her turn BSCS Biology, Modern tsi- MORGAN. MARK 156 Choir 10. Basketball 10. Drama 10. Soccer 10, Stu- dent Council 12 Morgan. Melanie 174 MORGAN. SUE 156. 204 Art Club 10. II; Art Crew 10. 11. Pep Club 10. II. Players 58 10. II. Ycllowjackct staff 12 Motsmger, Michele 190 Motsinger. Marcia 190 MOl DY. CHRIS 24. 26. 28. 156 87th Street Gang II. 12; Players 58 10. Historian II. President 12; Student Council II. 12 Moudv. Jenny 190 Muder. Mark 174 Mueller, John 190 Mullin, Jim 70. 74. 174 Mundkowsky. Marsha 180. 190 Murdock. Dawn 174 Murphy. Christopher 190 Murray, Brian 174 MUSGRAVE. JOHN A 134 America in a Revolutionary W orld. Constitutional De- velopment. Prosperity and Depression; Swim Coach. B.S., Florida Southern College; M A . CMSU Mustek. Shane 174 Musselman. Patty 115. 190 Muvsman, Carol 190 MYER. LARRY 35. 36. 156 Concert Band 10. II. presi- dent 12; Marching Band 10. 11. 12. Stage Band 10. II. 12. German Club 12. Spring Musical 10. II. 12 MYERS. DAN 156 AFS 12. Bridge Club II. Key Club II; Student Council 12. Newspaper staff 12 Myers. Joe 31. 190 N Nchcrgall. Jeff 76. 190 NEBERGALL, MARK 156 NEEDLES. TONY NELSON, DON 104 Nelson. Donna 174 Nelson. Jeff 36. 37. 85. 190 Nelson. Robin 174 NEUSTADT, MIKE 156 Newell. Nancy 190 NICHOLS. SHARON 156 NICKELS, KEVIN 144. 156 DECA 12 NICOLINI, RICHARD 70 Football 10. II, 12. Track 10. II. 12 NICOLL. DONALD 36. 156 Band 10. II. 12. AFS 11. 12 Nicoll. Karen 32. 190 NIELSON, TOM 156 Nolan. Tom 78. 174 Nolan. Tim 76. 190 NOLAND, SUSAN 156 Nonnwcilcr. Helen 190 NORTH. MIKE 156 VICA 12 O OATS PAT. 113 Career F.ducation B.S., M S . State College of Arkansas Ogg. Diane 97, 190 O'Kelly, James 174 O'Lartc. Kathy 190 O'Lartc. Mike 13. 174 OLDFIELD. GAYLE 156 Pep Club 10. II. 12 O'Meara. Scotty 175 Ommen. Cynthia 175 O’Neal!. Lisa 175 O'Neal I. Ricky 190 Omstad, Greg 36. 190 O'NEILL. ROBERT 104 ORR. LARRY 128. 156 Orjala. Jonathan 190 ORNES. KEN 12. 131 ology. Science Club. Taxi- dermy Club. B S. CMSU; MA.UMKC OSBORN. DEBBIE 156. 205 Pep Club 10. II; AFS 12. ETA II. 12; Y-Tecns 10; Yearbook staff 12; Photo cd. 12; Ouill Scroll 12 Osborn. Randv 85. 190 O’SHEA. ANITA 157 OVERBY. KATHY 31 French Club 10. II. 12; NHS II. 12; Concert Choir II. 12 O bun. Greg 175 P Pace. Janet 175 PACE, LINDA 157 Cheerleader II Pep Club 10. II PAGEL, ARDEN 157 Pagcl. Arlccn 175 PVINE. CINDY 98. 157 Student Council II; Pep Club 10; Volleyball II. 12; DECA 12 Painter. Bill 190 Panctta. Victor 76. 190 Papin, Chras 190 PARIS. ERNIE 107 Assistant Principal. B S . M S. CMSU Parker. David 82. 83. 175 PARKER, TERI 31. 32. 157 Chamber Choir 12. Concert Choir 12; German Club 11; Pep Club 11; Players 58 11. 12 Parmerlce. John 175 Parsons. Jacki 190 Parvin. David 175 Pasley, Joe PATTERSON. SHARON 105 PATTI. NANCY 157 Paulsen, Kim 175 PEARCE. DEBBIE 20. 157 DECA 12; Homecoming At- tendant 10. 12; Pep Club 10. Student Council 10 Pendleton, Jeffrey 31. 190 Pcnner. Diana 175 Penning. Mildrrd 138 Per kins. Cindy 175 PERKINS. GREG 35. 36. 157 Perkins. Jim PETER. BARBARA 124 French I. II. III. IV. French Club. BA. Texas University. M A . Kansas University PE TERSON, SALLY 17. 158 Unn Club 10. II. 12; NHS II. 12 Peters. Maxine 175 Peterson, John 190 Peterson, Kathy 190 Petetit. Mike 190 Petrie. Dan 27. 53. 175 Pfcfcr, Eli 175 Pfeifer. Bill 190 PFEIFER. KATHY 158 Pep Club 10. Student Coun- cil 10. II Phelps. Debbie 31 Pick, Louise Pin, ROBERT 158 PI n M AN, CHER I 35. 36. 158 Pep Band 10. II. 12; Stage Band II. 12. Players 10; Student Council 12 Pittman. Janice 190 Pittman. Mark 31. 115. 190 Poliak. Barbara 75 Politick. Bruce 175 POPE. GINNY 32 158 Priest. Joe 175 Prigel. Mary 191 PROPP, GENE 109 Counselor; B.S.. Rockhurst. M S . CMSU Prot ntann. John 35. 36. 175 Province. Holly 167. 175 Pruitt. Annette 31. 32. 191 Pruitt. Leslie 191 Pummill. Bob 175 0 Ouackenbush. Bill 87, 191 R Radford. Jean 138 Raether, Colette 191 Ragan. Janice 35. 36. 175 RAGAR. BRIDGET 158 French Club 10. II; Pep Club 10; Student Council II Ramey, Lane 191 Randolph, Carols n 191 RAWLINGS. SHERRY 35. 36. 158 Rawson, Eddie 191 RAY, VIRGINIA 115 Clothing I. II. Foods II; B S., University of Missouri; M S., University of Missouri RAYBURN. DOROTHY L 114 Foods I. IL B.S.. Kansas Stale. M.S.. Cornell Univ 198 1NDEX Newly revised courses offer variation from ordinary Simulating a radio broadcast. Larry Myer and Karen Feeley participate in Radio and T V clavs during second hour Redden. Mike 175 REDDY. (iMS I5H Reddy. Peggv 191 Reed. Debbie 175 Reed. James 158 REECE, PATRICI A 158 Band 10 Reed. Joe 175 Reed. Shirley l. h REED, TOM 158 Rcichman. Ell 191 Renault. Dan 175 RENNE, M ARK 97. 158 Football 10 Rcnsing. Cindcc 175 Resnick. Lilly 136. 137 Revs. Richard 176 Reynolds. Jan 191 Rhiidas. Rick 191 Rice. Helen 176 RICHMOND. DON 105 Riddell. Debbie 176 RIF.BKU TUFA 122 Basic I. A III. Man in His World. American Field Service. B.A.. Hamlinc University Riedel. Dean 191 RIFF. DF.BBI 158 Riggert. Tad 176 Ritter. Tom 176 Rittman. Sara 176 ROBARDS. MARK 158 Robb. Bonnie 191 Robb. Georgia 138 Roberts. Dorothy 138 Roberts. Howard 176 Roberts. Kenneth 191 ROBFKIS. MIKE 158 Golf 12 RODRIGUEZ. DAVID |S8 KODKK.I I . I INI I Choir 10. 11. Girls Glee 10. II Rogo cnski. Joel 14. 176 Roll. Linda 31. 32. 191 ROSELLI. RITA 158 Roscnbloom. Jimmy 176 ROSECRANS. JANET 122 Basic Composition. Basic Literature. Man in His World. Science Fiction. Sophomore Class. B.S.. Northwest Mo. State Umv Rosen, Mirim i ROSEN. NATHAN 158 Debate 10. II. 12. NFL 10. 11. 12 historian: Wrest- ling 10 Ross. Phillip 176 ROTH. THERESA 31. 32, 158 Concert Choir II. 12: Cham- ber Choir 12. Art Club 10; French Club. Mclodv Maid- ens 10. II. 12. NHS II. 12 Roudcbush, Su anne 176 Routh. Jerry 176 ROWLETT. VICKY 158 Kl BINS, JET 17, M 26 63 Key Club 10. II. 12. Latin Club 10; Players 58 12: Parlia- mcnarian. Newspaper staff 12. Managing Editor. Junior Class president Rubins. Laurie 63. 176. 205 RUDOLPH. CINDY 158 Pep Club 10. II. Corres- ponding Secretary; Student Council 10. II Rucger. Glenda 50. 51. 176 RULLE. BERNIE 59. 158 VICA 12 Runnels. Marti 31. 76, 191 Rusnak. Kevin 191 Russell. Debbie 177 Russell. Rhonda 191 Ruth. Bev 191 RUTH. ROBERT 128. 158 Band 10. Football 10. II; Sophomore Gass President: Track 10 RCTLADER. BARBARA 158 DECA 12 RYAN. TOM 35. 36. 57. 63. 65. 158. Band, drum mayor II. 12; Basketball manager 10. II. 12; Key Club 10. secretary II. president 12. Newspaper Editor- in-Chief 12; NHS II. 12: Stu- dent Council 10. 11 Rybcrg. Kent 191 RYDELL. JANA 158 RYDER. LINDA 63. 154. 158 Latin Club 10; NHS II. 12. Pep Gub 10. yell leader 11; Student Council 11: Wrcstlcttc II S Sackman. Cheryl 177 SACKS. MARGARET 158 Players 58 II. 12 Sacks. Surah SADLER. MARY 158 SAEGERT. STEVE 158 Salamander. Tracy 177 SAI.AMANO. LISA 158 Softball 12 Slamano, Patty 191 Sander. Mindy 25. 53. 60. 62. 167 Sander. Toubc 191 Saulsburv, Michael 92. 93. 191 Schad. Curtis 32, 177 SCHANTZ, GWENNA 122 Basic Composition. Ba- Litcraturc. Man in His World. Shakespeare. Writ- ing on Social Issues. B.A., University of Kansas SCHARN, JANICE 31. 32.62. 158 Chamber Choir 12; Human Re- lations Seminar planning com- mittee 12; NHS 12. Players 58 12: Spanish Club II. 12 Schauble. Sherrie 191 SCHIEBEL. AMY 158 Scheiber. David 191 Schmcdding. Jack 191 SCHMEDDING. JANET 159 DECA 12 Schmid. Ken 191 SCHMIDT, DEBORAH 98. 159 Pep Gub 10. II; Volley, ball II. 12; Softball 12; Wrcstlcttc II SCHMIDT. SKYLA 159 SCHNELL, STEVE 159 Football 10. II; VICA 12 Schrocr. Rita 51, 177 SCHULTZ, GARY 159 Basketball 10; Golf 10. II; VICA 12 Schwarz. Mary Pat 191 SCHW ARTZ. STEVE 159 Golf 10. 11 SCOTT. CLAY 159 VICA 12 Scott, Ellen 191 SCOTT. NANCY 123. 206 Composition II; Film; Mayor British Writers, Mavv Media. Poetry; National Honor So- cicty. Players 58; B A Uni- versity of Kansas. M.A., UMKC SCOTT. WILLIAM A 124 Spanish II, III. IV; Ameri- cans Abroad, Spanish Club, BA. UMKC; M A . Uni- versity of Missouri Scovill, Joe 177 Scabaugh. Shirlev 138 SEE, JIM 60. 74. 114. 159 Football 10. II. 12. Slu- dent Council 10 Sec. Tom 92, 191. 197 Scfcrovich, Amy 191 Segur. Dana 32, 117 Scibolt, Jean 177 Seibolt. Mike 191 Sembler. Steven 35. 36, 191 Sharda. Julia 177 SHAFFER, DON 35. 117 Band. Theory. Harmony. Band Pit Orchestra. B A . Uni- versity of Kansas. M S . University of Missouri Sheldon. Karen 38. 177 Shelton. Cindy 191 SHELTON. TERRY 35. 159 SHELDRAKE. ERIC 159 Sherman. Terri 177 Shewmakcr. Mike Shcwmakcr, Sandra 191 Shipcrs. Fred 177 SHK1.AR. BRUCE 58. 159 Shousc. Pam 191 SHOCKLEY, STEVE 70. 74. 159 Basketball 10. II; Football 10. II; Track 10. II Showaltcr, Cindy 191 SHULTHEISS, JANET 159 Shumway, Becky 191 SHUTE, SUSAN 159 SIARD. VELMA 111 Secretarial Practice. Typ- ing; B.S., University of Missouri; M S.. CMSU Siegel. Marilyn 31. 32. 192 SIFERS. MYRA 122 Creative Writing. Jour- nalism I. II; Mass Media, newspaper. Quill and Scroll; B.S.. CMSU SIGGINS. STEVE 159 SILVA, DENISE 159 Y-Teens 11 SILVERMAN. PAUL 160 Debate 11 SIMMONS. KENNY 58. 160 Basketball 10. Football 10. DECA 12 Simpson. Steve 177 SIMS. TIM 160 VICA 12 Simmon, Debbie 192 SKELTON. BRAD 35. 36. 160 Band 10. 12; Stage Band 10. 12; Musical 10 Sloan. Don 192 Sloan. Greg 85. 192 Sloan. Jill 177 Sloan, Robert 85 INDEX 199 Junior Melinda Merrill works on ihc potter's wheel as Junior Dan Renault looks on. W SMALLEY. DIANE 105 Hoard of Education SMALLEY. STEVE 70. 74. 17. 160 Foothall 10. II. 12. Ke Club II. 12. NHS II. 12. Sopho- more president: Student Coun- cil 12 Smith. Albert 177 SMITH. HARRY 160 SMITH. CHRISTY 31. 38. 132. 160 Choir II. 12; Chamber Choir 12. Children s Play 12. 87th Street Gand. Drill Team 10. II. 12; Melody Maidens 10 Smith. Cindy 177 Smith. David 85. 192 Smith, Elizabeth 177 Smith, Frank 177 Smith. George 126, 192 Smith, Holly 192 Smith, Janet 38. 192 SMITH. JILL 12, 159. 160 Pep Club 10; Art Hub 11 SMITH. KATHY 177 Smith. Ken 192 SMITH. LUCILLE 110 Clerical Practice, Notchand. Office Machines. B.S., M.A.. Northeast Mo. State Umv. Smith. Marcia 177 Smith, Marlon 192 SMITH. MARY PAT 160 Drill Team 10. II. DECA 12 SMITH. PANDORA 31. 32. 64. 160 Student Council 12; Concert Choir 12, Newspaper 12 Smith. Rick SMITH. ROBERT L. 70. 74. 129 Physical Education. Track Coach. B.S.. M S.. University of Kansas SMITH. SCOTT 97. 160 Key Club II. 12. Track 10; Swimming 10. II. l2; C-Club I. 2 SMITH. SYLVIA 160 Children's Play 10; Pep Club 10. French Club II. 12 Smith. Tim 192 SMILEY. JIM 31. 160 Football 10. Basketball II; Track 10. II. 12 SNITZMIER. MARY 160 DECA 12 SOKOLOFF. JANET 160 Pep Club II; Spanish Club 12, Players 58 12; NHS 12. FTA 10. 11. 12 Solomon. Arthur 15. 177 Solomon. Bob 192 SOUTH. LEWIS South. Steve 76. 77. 180. 192 Spaldiny. Danny 9 Spalding. Karen 192 Spalding. Melinda 192 SPARKS. TAMMY 160 Sparrow, Rob 177 Spear. Paula 31. 32. 177 Sperry. Harhera 20. 38. 177 SPITCAUFSKY. NANCY 160 Spratt. Opel 138 STAFFORD. SUSAN 160 Stanley. John 192 Stanley. Karen 177 STANLEY. MARY 161 Pep Club 10. II. Art Club II. NHS II. 12 Stanley. Joy 161 STARCHEYTCH. DAVID 108 Media Specialist STARK. HELEN 161 Stark. Stephen 35. 36. 192 Stark. Susan 192 Stanton. Cheryl 177 St Clair. Charles 192 Steele. Darcy 192 STEELE. JOHN 35. 86. 87. 128. 161. Wrestling 10. II. 12 Steele. John 35. 36. 96. 97. 177 Stein, John 192 STEIN, SUE 16. 62. 161 Pep Club II. 12; Drill Team 10; Student Gnincil II. 12; German Club 10. NHS II. 12; 100 Girls II. 12. Sno-Ball Attendant 11 Stephens. Diana 31. 32. 192 Stephens. Matt 192 STEPHENSON. DAMA 17. 161 Stewart. Glenda 177 STEWART. JOHN 161 Stewart. Katie 177 Stinson. Doug 192 Stitt. Mary 138 Stokes. Debbie STOKES. SHERRI 161 STOLL. DONNA 161 Stolov. Nathan 35. 36. 192 Slone. Bill 177 Stone. Debbie 192 Stone. Kathleen 62. 177 STONE. NANCY 44. |6| French Club 10. 11 Vice pres. 12. NHS II. 12. Pep Club 10. II, recording see.. 12 vice prcs.. Stu-co 12 Stouter. Rhonda 31. 32. 192 Sloup. Becky 177 SIREir. SHEI I.Y 161 Striblmg. Gina 192 Strickland. Joyce 177 STRICKLAND. LAWRENCE 59. 161 Stripp. Mike 70. 177 Stroup. Robin 177 Stuart. Michael 177 Stuber. Debbie 98. 177 Stuhlman. Jennifer Stuhlman. Richard SULLIVAN, MARGIE 161 Girls Track II Sullivan, Tern 192 Sutherland. Dan SUTOR. WINIFRED 128 Physical jducation. B.A.. Baker U.; M A . UMKC SWARTZ. TERRI 38. 161 Drill Team 10. II. 12. Pep Club 10. II. 12. Spanish Club 10. II; Stu-Co 10 Swearingen. Barhara 177 Swearingen. Dianna 177 Swearingin. Richard 192 Sweeten. Joe 192 Swendrowski. Teresa 177 Swyden. Holly 54. 63. 96. 97. 177 SWVDEVJAN |6I DECA 12; Pep Club 10. II SZAJNFELD, ISAAC 161 S apoc mk. Leon T Talk mg ton. Janet 177 TALKINGTON. SHERRY 161 Pep Club 10. II. 12; Y-Tccns 10. II Talley. Bill 192 Talley. Ricky 177 TALPERS. KIRK 161 C Club 10. II. 12; Golf Team 10. II captain. 12; Latin Club 10 Talpers. Scott 192 TANKEL, MIKE 161 TAYLOR. ANNE 161 German Club II. 12; Pep Club I. II. 12; VICA 12 Taylor. Denise 35. 36. 181, 192 Taylor. Kathleen 177 Taylor. Michael 192 TAYLOR. RICH ARD 161 DECA Club 12. Victory Club 10 Taylor. Rodney 177 Taylor. Sue 177 Teefey. Jim 87. 177 fhecsfeld, Pam 177 THISTLE, CHARLENE 162 I-atin Club 12; Pep Club 10; Tennis Team 12; Volleyball THOMAS, ERED 162 THOMAS. JOHN 162 THOMAS. LINDA 162 DECA 12 THOMAS, MARIANNE 162 Ihomas, Mike 14 THOMPSON. GAIL 162 Pep Club 10. II; Stu-Co 10. II; Track Team 11 Thro. Andy 82. 84 . 85. 192 Tillery. Juel 87. 177 TINDLE. VIC KI 162 DECA 12 TOLLEFSON. GEORGE 109 Counselor; B S.. U. of Kan- sas; M S.. Kansas State Teachers College TOOLEY, JOHN 89. 123. 162 Totty. Mark 177 Towster, Mark 177 TRACY. BETTYE 123 Basic L A IV. Bible as Lit ; B A . Indiana University. M A . Clarion State College I RACY. MARY TRACY. MICHELLE NFL II. 12; NHS II. 12. Senior Class Vice Pres . Stu-oo 12 Tracy. Scott 177 TRANSUE. GARRY 162 Trued. Linda 128. 177 Tseng. Norman 177 TUCKER. MELVA Counselor. B A.. Lindenwood College; M A. UMKC Tucker. Tammi 192 Tulchinsky. Karen 177 rURNBOUGH. CARLA 125 American Lit , Comp. I. Latin II. III. IV; Latin Club. B S.SMS TURNER, DENCIL 162 Turner. Karen 177 Turner. Richard 35. 36. 192 TURPIN. GREG 192 Turville. Marsha 177 Tusken. Mark 177 Tusken, Mike 35. 193 U Ullcry. Cindy 177 Ulmer. Gcorgann 180. 193 UNDERWOOD. CHUCK 162 UNDERWOOD. EDDIE 162 UNGER. BOB 95. 162 C Club 10, II. 12; Foothall 10. II. 12. Track 10. II. 12 UNRUH. DUANE 70. 129 Physical Education, C Club; Football Coach. B S . U. of Kansas; M S., U. of Kansas Unruh. Kathy 61. 97. 177 Unruh. Laurie 193 V Valvcrdc, Renee 19.3 Van Deusen. Shirley 138 Van Way. Vera 193 VASHOLZ. DF.NICE 162 VELLA. JO ANN |62 AFS 12; ETA 12. Spanish Club 10; Stu-co 12 VENABLE, BOB 162 VICA 12 VIETH, TOM 162 Viles. Valeric 177 Vlcisides. Mike 70. 81. 127. 177 Vrooman. Karen Vogel. Jeff 178 VOGEL, RANDY 162 Rand 10. Basketball 10, 11 Wagner, Eddie 178 W'aid. Paul 35. 70. 178 W AI.DNER. BILL 163 Bridge Club 11; German Club II. Science Club 11 WALDNER. BOR 163 Bridge Club II. German Club 11; Science Club 11 Waldrop. Debbie 35. 36. 178 Waldrop. Mike 35. 36. 193 W alker. Charles 82. 178 Walker. Ken 193 Walker. Willie 85. 193 W AI„SH, MARK 163 Walter, John 91 W’altcrman. Pamela 178 Walters. Mike 70. 87. 178 WALTON. TOM 27. 35. 67. 163. 205. Band 10. II. 12; Chil- dren’s Play 10. II. 12. Fall Play 10. II. 12. Musical 10. II. 12; Players 58 10. II. 12; Spanish Club 11. Pres 12; Stage Band 10 Walworth. Denise 51. 178 W ALWORIH. JUANII A 163 Pep Club 10 W ard. Mark 76. 193 Ward. Mike 35. .36. 19.3 W'ardcll. James 76. 85. 193 WARNER. MARK 163 DECA 12 Watson, George 70. 178 Watson, Nancy 98. 193 Watson. W illiam 178 W ATT, ALISON 20. 46. 47. 63, 67, 163. 2tVI. AFS 12; Honorary Key Club Sweetheart; Honorary Homecoming Attendant; Pep Club 12. Ouill A Scroll 12; Stu-co 12 Way. Sharon 35. |}x Wayman. Robin 35. 36. 193 W eaver. Jim 193 WEAVER. SUE 163 Webster. Dave 87, 193 Webster. Michael 178 WEBSTER. MIKE 200 1ND EX Weddle. Zac 193 Weekly. Rick 35. 36.63. 178 Wchncr. Alice 138 WEIBEL. PAUL 163 Weinberg. Mike 179 WEINDUNG. DAN 163 DECA 12 WEINER. CINDY 163. 20« Pep Club 10; Yearbook Staff 12 Weiner. Mindy 193 Weiss. Marilyn 179 West, Denise 193 WEST. RICHARD 70. 72. 74. 114. 163: Football 10. II. 12; Track 10. II. 12 West mark, Carolyn 31. 32. 193 WEYH. PETRA 163 German Club 11 sec . 12 pres. Whipple. Jeffrey 35. 36. 179 White, Jess 35. 179 White. Mark 70. 179 Whiteside. Marcia 179 Whitford, Dwain 179. Whitley. Sharon 193 W HITS!IT. JOHN WIEBE. BOB 17. 163 Bridge Club 11 Vice Pres; Chess Club II; German Club II; Key Club 10. II. Vice- Pres 12; NHS II. 12; Science Club II. 12. Stu-co 12 WIEBE, MARIA 124 German I. II; German Club; B.A.. U. of Nebraska; M A, U. of Colorado WIEDENMANN. JOHN 163 Golf Team 10. 11 Wienstock. Jeffrey 193 Wilburn. Billie 193 WILCOX. JACKIE 163 Stu-co 10. II; VICA 12; Volley ball 0. II WILCOXON. MACKEY 118 Gen Drafting. Architectural; B.S., CMSC; MS. CMSC WILEY. JOANNE 13. 38. 163. 207 Art Club 10. II; Art Crew 10. 11; Drill Team II. 12; Pep Club 10; Players 58 10 WILKERSON, BILL 60. 163. 20« Tennis Team 10; Yellow- jacket Staff 12 Willett. Myles 179 WILLHOITE, TERRY 163 Concert Band 10. II; FTA 10; German Club 10; NHS II. 12; Pep Band 10. II: Musical II; Stage Band 10. 11 Williams, Barb 35. 171 Williams. Erick 82. 83. 85. 76. 193 Williams, Greg Williams. Jack 179 WILLIAMS. KIM 163 WILLIAMS. LYNN 98 99. 163 NHS II. 12; Track II. 12; Volleyball II. 12 Williams. Maggie 179 WILLIAMS. NEAL Director of Student Activi- ties. Student Council. B.S. MacMurray. M.E.. Ohio U. WILLIAMS. SANDY 31. 32, 47. 61. 63. 65; AFS II. vice pres. 12; Concert Choir II. 12; French Club 10. II pres ; FTA II. sec. 12; Melody Maidens II. 12; NHS II. sec. 12; Newspaper Staff Feature Editor 12. Quill Scroll II. 12. Pep Club 10. II Williams. Steve 179 WILLINGHAM. ROBIN 164 Pep Club 10 Willingham. Stanley 179 Willis. Roy 179 WILLS. E J 114 Driver’s Educatkm, Senior Class. B.S., Northeast Mo. State College WILSON. JUNE 110 Basic Business. Personal Typing, Typing. Girls’ volley- ball Coach. B S CMSU Wilson. Randy WILSON. REVE 98. Ill Personal Typing. Redordkeep- ing. Salesmanship. Pep Cub. B.S., Northeast Mo. State College. Culver-Stockton College Wiltse. Ken 179 JVINETROUB, HEDDA 135. 137 International Relations. Role of Minorities. Urban Affairs. Girls' Tennis. Model UN. Model Senate. B.A.. U. of Missouri WINKLER. KURT 122. 164 Golf Team 10, II. 12 Winthroo. Sean 193 Wmthrop. Sherri 193 W ISE. STEVE 164 DECA Cub 12 Witherspoon. Charlene Witt. Mark 87. 193 WOLCOTT. RANDALL 91. 119 Advanced Wood. General Wood; Assistant Wrestling Coach. B.S., Northwest Mo. State College. M S, Northwest Mo State College Wolfe. Larry 179 WOLKEY. STEVE 164 Wolverton. Marcia 179 Wood. Gregory 193 Wood. Mary Woodman, Shonagh WOODRUFF'. JIM 58. IM. 207 Basketball Iff. DECA Cub 12; Football 10, II. Track 10. II WOODS, CLARK 164 German Club II. 12; NHS II. 12; Stu-co 10 WOODS, DIANE 16« WOODS, JAY 70. 164 Woods. Pcggv 38. 193 WRIGHT. BARBARA 164 Pep Cub 10 Y Yawn. Barbara 179 YAWN. MILLIE 164 Key Club II. 12; NHS II. 12 YEAROUT. MEG 25. 63. 164. 205 Children's Play 10. 11. 12; Fall Play 10, II. 12; Musical 10. II. 12; NHS 11, 12; Pep Cub 10. 11. Players 58 10. 11. sec 12. Ouill Scroll 12; Yearbook Staff 12 Yocum. Nancy 38. 193 YOUNG. BliJ. 164 YOUNG. CINDY 164 Young. Deborah 179 Young. Robert 35. 36. 179 YOU NTS. PAT 161 AFS 12; DECA 12; FTA II. Pep Cub 10 Yuille. Janey 31. 32. 38. 193 Yuratovich. Julie 38. 179 Z 7.EMELMAN.SU7.Y 164 Wrestlettc 10 Zerman. Shelley 179 Zuck. Krista 179 ZULIAN. CAROL 31. 32, 16« Chamber Choir 12; Concert Choir 10. 11, 12; FTA 10. II; German Club 10; Melody Maidens 10, II. 12 ZUROWSKI, DIANNA 164 AFS 12; FTA II. 12 Foods class attracts curious boys Senior Don Hogsctt works dilligently on his chocolate chip cookies INDEX 201 1972-73 weather conditions to extremes Weather-wise the 72-73 school year was one of extremes. For the first time school was dismissed early because of the intense heat in September. Many teachers conducted classes outside on the lawn under the trees in an attempt to escape the stifling heat of their classrooms. A heavy snow and ice storm in December caused consternation as homes were without electricity for many days. It was not unusual on the two days school was closed because of bad weather conditions to see students outside enjoying the snow. 202 W FATHER (1) Escaping the heal of the classroom, Mrs. Scott takes her students out to the lawn. (2) Miss Lang receives one of Nature’s products—a giant snowball. (3) Even strong trees cannot withstand the weight of the ice. (4) Jim Woodruff, Joanne Wiley and Bernie Kalmus engage in a snowball fight. (5) These hot students find relief on the steps outdoors. (6) Snow and ice blanket everything in sight. B WEATHER 20 3 Staff Miss Mary Lu Haworth adviser Susan Conroy editor-in-chief Alison Watt layout editor Debbie Osborn photography editor Steph Garry copy editor Denise Craft business manager Steve Dolginoff photography Sue Morgan photography Bill Wilkerson photography Stuart Goldstein Marla Greenstreet Laurie Rubins Tom Walton Cindy Weiner Meg Yearout (I) Susan Conroy (2) Steve Dolginoff (3) Tom Walton (4) Miss Mary Lu Haworth (5) Bill Wilkerson (6) Marla Greenstreet (7) Cindy Weiner (8) Debbie Osborn (9) Laurie Rubins (10) Alison Watt (II) Sue Morgan (12) Stuart Goldstein (13) Denise Craft (14) Stephanie Garry (15) Meg Yearout 204 STAFF schwh Additional Acknowledgements Nancy Max Mickie Hollub Terri Swartz Photography Jim Kidd Tom Ryan Maureen Footlick Charles Johnston Rick Martin Bernard Flucke Susie Albright John Montgomery Roland Studios Universal Publications Printing Photographic Processing STAFF 205 RECALL no credit for Driver’s Education classes, a varied cafeteria menu. REVIEW the week Activity Period was cancelled because of behavioral problems, the flag returned to full staff for returning POW's REFLECT your accomplishments REMEMBER 1973 208 CLOS1NG for the weather to change, to graduate, to hurry and get all the research projects finished, for a late spring vacation, to count off the days until it was all over, to finish and be free for awhile to do as you please. page 209 SPRING GIRLS' I RAC K I LAM — Front Row: D Montgomery, L. Cosbohn, H. Hayden. C. Colmer. P. Woods, L. Day, N. Yocum. D. Gregg, S. Hardin; Back Row: Coach S. Holt. A. Hedges. C. Bartmcss, J. Collins. C. Flathman, T. Mahoney, L. Gillen water, L. Harper. H. Smith. C. Garcia. Center claims indoor conference title Center's thinclads earned the suburban indoor track title after their indoor season was shortened. Vaulting to a new indoor conference record. Senior Bob Unger cleared 14' 1 1 2 . Later at District he set a new stadium and school record with a vault of 14 9 . Continuing into their second season, the greatly enlarged girl's team competed in more track meets than in the previous year and added several new events. Among these were the shotput, discus, and 80 yard low hurdles. Although track is sometimes considered an individual sport, trackmen would tell you otherwise. Sophomore Bill Beckett noted that track is “competing for the school to the best of my ability.” For Sophomore Ron Cloud, track was “a means by which I can be of service to my physical being and at the same time receive recognition for achivements. 210 TRACK 'UNTEH CENTO! CENT� . .cENTEF CfNTfFi CENT EH, 1 EHTEflj tENTE« (l)BOYS TRACK TEAM — Front Row: T. McGraw, K. Wiltsc. R. Fredman, B. Pfeifer, C. Lanyon. B. Stone. J. Butler. R. Kellogg. J. Dicapo. M. Bicklc. M. Gilday. M. Amnion: Second Row: J. Latteman. G. Fisher, S. Casey. J. Bink, C. Mills. V. Panetta. R Fuchs. S. Hayes. J. Steele. J. Michaelson, M. Hale. T. See. M. Stripp. D. Arnott. B Beckett. M. Birk- man: Back Row: S. Howell. R Johnson. S. South. J. Locklear, R. Cloud, M. Ward, G. Bar- tholomew. B. Fricke. R. Nicolini. T. Casey. P. Waid, J. Smitley, S. Hunter, J. Mullin, E. Williams, M. Bauer. B. Unger. C. Arney. 2)Junior Paul Waid lakes his winning triple jump of 44’8' at Con- ference. (3)Senior Richard Nicolini heaves the shot in the William Jewell Relays. (4) Sophomorc Lisa Day strives for victory in the long jump. (5) Cheryl Barlmcss, junior, sprints to win her heat at District. (6)Scnior Boh Unger begins his ascent over the cross bar to set a new pole vault record at Centralia Relays. TRACK 21 I Softball Scores Tennis Scores Center 8 11 Lees Summit 9 0 Notre De Sion 4 10 Oajc Park 34 1 Grandview 11 13 William Chrisman 13 16 Truman 18 12 Lee's Summit 14 4 Winnetonka 13 12 Truman 4 10 Winnetonka Center 3 6 Warrensburg 5 0 Winnetonka 3 2 Truman 5 0 Park Hill 4 1 NKC 8 0 KC East 3 2 Lee's Summit 5 0 Hickman Mills ' 5 0 William Chrisman 4 1 Ruskin 2 3 Oak Park 4 1 Liberty 9 0 Barstow 1 4 Blue Springs •denotes conference matches (l)Rounding third, junior Terri Bolin heads for home in game against Lee’s Summit. (2)Scniur Tom Halhhuber ser- ves as partner Wes Mathany waits atten- tively. 3 GIRLV SOFTBALL — Front Row: N. Gilles. D. Clark. S. Costa. J. Grauberger. S. Albright. T. Campbell, G. Ulmer. J. Smith, M. McTernan: Back Row: Coach V. Jennings. E. Madison. K. Bundy, D. Hudson. D. Mahoney, D. Craft. T. Bolin. D. Stuber. S. Beedle: Not Pictured: L. Hudson. 4)BOYS’ TENNIS — Front Row: D. McLerran. D. Johnson. T. Halhhuber. W. Mathany: Second Row: Coach T. Grow. C. Bcrlau. T. Riggcrt, S. Deforest, B. Bikson. G. Crouse. J. Mueller. T. Brennan: Back Row: K. Smith, K. Hines, C. Hcnrichson. J. Weaver, J. Davidson. J. Marsh, S. Williams, M. Hensley. H. Amos: Not Pic- tured: P. Krahcnbuhl, C. Rope. (S)l.eaping high, senior Dave Johnson slashes a backhand to opponents as senior Dave McLerran looks on. (6)GIRI.S’ TENNIS — Front Row: M. Greenstreet, D. Allison, M Smith. B Blalz. N. Bikson, K. Cartier, D. Levine: Back Row: D. Murdock. M. Duncan. J. Carroll. J. John- ston. S. Daugherty. P Browne: Not Pic- tured: M. L. Fuchs. T. Pruitt, C. Zulian. C. Ferro, P. Lincoln. (7)Ready to swing, sophomore Debbie Mahoney contemplates the oncoming pitch. 212 TENNIS. SOFTBALL Tennis, Softball round out successful season A winning season prevailed for Center's Tennis team for the 1973 year. Coach Tom Grow said that the experienced Lettermen who returned to the team benefitted it greatly. Also freshmen were used on the team for the first time this year. Returning Lettermen included seniors Dave McLerran, Dave Johnson, Tom Halbhuber, and Wes Mathany, and junior Tad Riggert who also represented Center in the State Tourney. Again this year girls entered into the sport of softball. Under the coaching of Miss Vicki Jennings, 17 girls started practicing March 15 for an hour and a half each day. This year the girls received letters for their athletic achievement. Returning team members included senior Susan Costa and juniors Julie Grauberger, Terri Campbell and Debbie Stuber. (l)GOI.F TEAM — Front Row Rick Weekly, Carl Brandt. Joel Duncan, Mike Roberts. Kirk Talpers. Chuck Johnson: Back Row Jeft Kaiser, David Finley, Steve Kroeker, Greg Gavin. Andy Thro, Scott Talpers. Jeff Lininger. David Can- trell, Mike Levy. Bob Chambers, Dave Graham. Coach Max Hayes; Not Pic- tured: Tim Heitmann. Britt Carlson. (2- 4 Demonstrating the techniques of proper golf strokes are (2)Mike Roberts. (3)Tim Heitmann. (4)Chuck Johnson. (5)Spcaking to the Center Athletes. Gcry Palmer explains the importance of athletics. (6)Nervously waiting for their names to be announced, seniors im- patiently wait in line. Golf, Sports Banquet finish year in charge Under the direction of Coach Max Hayes, Center's golf squad participated in 23 meets with two teams this year instead of the usual one. The two divisions are freshmen, sophomores, and juniors as the blue team and seniors as the gold. According to Coach Hayes, “Both teams were successful. The game of golf is unique because it's difficult to grow out of it. Golf grows with a golfer, not away from him as he grows older. The team finished the year with a 10-4 season. One team member,Mike Hatley, stated his feeling for the team, “I enjoy golf and am proud to be on Center's golf squad. Center’s All Sports Banquet was held May 16 at school, under the supervision of Booster Club member Mr. Jim Bell. All athletic teams were invited including participants of football, basketball, wrestling, swimming, softball, volleyball, tennis, cross-country, golf, indoor and outdoor track teams. GOLF, SPORTS BANQUET 215 DRAMA AWARDS Best Actor — Lead role Chris Moudy Best Actress — Lead role Stephanie Garry Best Actor — Major Support Dan Petrie Best Actress — Major Support Kerry Goldstein Best Actor — Minor Support Joel Miller Best Actress — Minor Support Meg Ycarout Most Promisi nit Actor Dave Fricke Most Promising Actress Bonnie Collins Director's A ward Janis Blaine Musical A wards Paula Friedman. Gary Bond Art Awards Maria Duncan. Rita Schroer Production Chief A ward Pat McCalmon Overall Crew Award Janet Sokoloff Stage Crew Award Steve Lisman Makeup Crew Award Glenda Rueger Props Crew Award Bunnie Hopkins Business Crew Award Bob Albright Costume Crew A ward Holly Swyden GERMAN AWARDS Rita Schroer Debi Heidgen Petra Weyh Bonnie Blatz PEPSTER AWARDS Sophomore Melissa Hopper Junior . Sharon Hardin Senior Mary Lynn Fuchs 216 AWARDS Awards give praise “The best things come in small packages.” This old saying didn’t hold true at Center this year. Recognition and awards for outstanding achievements and performances came in all shapes, sizes and forms. Traditional awards and recognition remained, such as the Jon Miller award, drama awards, and pepster of the year. But several new types were added in- cluding German and Journalism awards. Besides traditional and new awards many unique awards were received. For instance, both the choir and band received all I ratings at the district music contest: theSEARCHLIGHTgot an all Missouri rating: and Jeff Rubins received the National Merit Scholarship, the first Cen- ter student to do so in several years. Awards this year were many and varied, but all had one thing in common, they brought honor and recognition to the recipients and to Center. (1) Recipients of first place awards at Warrensburg Art Contest, Jean Seibolt, Tom Nielson, and Jim Reed observe a drawing. Other first place award winners were Karen Stanley and Dan Kennedy. (2) National Merit Scholarship recipient Jeff Rubins presents his commencement address with Kathy Cartier. (3)D.E. student. Jackie Wilcox, displays her first place trophies from the T I State Cosmetology contest. (4)Contemplating a headline. Sandy Williams and Susan Conroy, recipients of outstanding jour- nalist awards work to meet a deadline. (5) Mrs. Reve Wilson presents the Pepster of Jhe Year award to Karen Ellis at the mother-daughter Pep Club dessert. (6) Winner of the highest graphic arts award in the State of Missouri, Pat Krahenbuhl. proudly holds his award winning reverse-screen painting. (7) Danny Hasten, recipient of the choir award, and Brian Forman, recipient of the John Philip Sousa award, rehearse at the piano. AWARDS 217 (1) Sharon McLonergan (Paula Friedman) remembers her homeland in the song How are Things in Glocca Morra . (2) oody (('hris Moudy) sings his heart out in “Old Devil Moon (3)Woody (Chris Moud )and Sharon (Paula Friedman) exchange vows as Susan (Steph Garry) Fimah (Dave Fricke) and sharecropper Janes Yuille witness the happy event. (4)Finian explains what his rainbow is all about when he realizes he no longer has a crock of gold to keep him happy. (5)Finian and his daughter Sharon argue about their prospective future in America. (6)Scnator Rawkins (Chris Berry) struggles to reach his Bromo as Howard practices being a good butler. 218 MUSICAL Players 58 presents Tinians Rainbow’ “You'll never grow old and you'll never grow poor if you look to the rainbow beyond the next moor. This sentiment was taken from Finian's Rainbow. the spring Musical for the year 1973. Unlike any other musical presented here at Center, it was filled with philosophical Irishmen and Irish Leprechauns as they danced their way across Center's stage looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. As Mr. Chronister, Center's music director, said, Finian's Rainbow is a musical musical with difficult chorus parts, and many production numbers instead of just 'Gimmick' songs. The unique thing about this production was that it combined the philosophical with the magical. As summed up by Center's production director. Mr. C. L. Landes, Each year it’s a different show, different problems, different songs. MUSICAL 219 ‘Memories of the Mind’ reflects ’73 prom image (1 )Guests relax between dances ai the Hotel Continental. (2)Dave McLerran, senior, unwinds at Prom activities 3)Couples converse during a hand break. (4)Glen Sanders. Sun’ guitarist, sings the 73 Prom theme song. Memories of the Mind. (5)Denise Allison, senior, reflects her enjoyment of the music of Sun . Soft music, fresh flowers and even love imprinted memories on the minds of happy young couples at 73 Prom. The Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Continental was alive with the sounds of ‘Sun’ and mingling voices on May 12. After-prom activities not only saw a change of attire but a change of scene as couples moved to King Louie West. In the early morning hours, sleepy couples engaged in ice skating, bowling and billiards. Breakfast, smiles and a farewell kiss concluded the fun and festivities. 220 PROM (l)Honor Committee awaits presentation of awards. (2)Tracy Henrickson visualizes the future upon receiving her diploma. (3)I)ama Stephenson cheerfully accepts her diploma from School Board President Everet Asjes III. (4)Anticipating graduation ceremonies, Mary Lynn Fuchs accepts assistance from Steph Garry. (5)Mr. Banaka. Principal, proudly presents Tom Nielsen with the Jon Miller award. (6)Bob Wiebe and Sue Stein listen attentively to commencement addresses. GRADUATION 222 Seniors contemplate past, present, future For the first time Students presented the Baccalaureate service, held on May 20 and organized around life for the graduates. On Thursday, May 24 at 8:00 the Seniors took part in Commencement exercises, the final activity of their 1973 school year. Graduation was planned by the Honor Committee — Jeff Rubins. Jon Miller. Bob Wiebe, Suzanne Duncan, Debi Heigen, Sue Stein, Brian Forman and Kathy Cartier — with the help of Senior Adviser. Mr. E. J. Wills. As their final moments at Center ticked away. Seniors contemplated their past, present, and future. GRADUATION 223 Spring Fever sparks activities as school year end Year end saw the graduation of seniors and the departure of vice principal Neil Williams. Mr. Williams had overseen Student Council as sponsor and served as school coordinator for two years. “I’ve enjoyed working and associating with the faculty and students here at Center. It has been a valuable experience.” Mr. Williams went into industry as a career. As spring fever spread like a desease throughout Center classrooms during May, the Class of ’73” had a remedy- May 14th, Senior Ditch Day. Ditching school classrooms for the day, seniors scattered to various activities, thus declaring their independence from school — legally. Asked what he was going to do that day, one senior shrugged carelessly and grinned “I don’t know — go to a party I guess.” His companion glanced indifferently at him. “I’m going to go bowling.” Some scattered to the parks, others chose to spend the day studying. The majority, however, preferred to stay at home and sleep. A senior boy shook his head and frowned. “Who makes plans? ” (I )Scniors Janee Bovard and Gayle Oldfield discuss alter graduation plans. (2)As Dan Mvers watches. Curt Johnson flops into the pool during the senior party. (3)Assistant principal Neil Williams counsels students about their activities. 224 DITCH DAY