Central High School - Wakitan Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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hoHday ral faces mper that 0 went e energy .nd Andy. 9 on the . King of to get up concerts ere alive evenings and the 5 flash in ncore or e sweaty -strained ways to portance our lives another minds of ubs serve a moment Harv Welch, the new head football coach at Central, came to St. Joseph with a lot of enthusiasm for the athletic program. Coach Welch was excited about coaching at a large high school where his team could compete on what he felt was the best level of competition. He also welcomed a change of scenery and a chance to get out of the classroom. He came to us from Aurora, a small rural community in southwest Missouri, where he taught American history and coached football in a school of around 500 students. Coach Welchts goal at Central was to bring football to state respectability. Since he was ap- pointed athletic director, he also had the goal of improving all athletics at Central. His duties as athletic director included schedul- ing sports events and hiring officials for games. In addition to the above obligations, Coach Welch taught driveris education. His was a pleasant addition to the faculty of Central High School. New Coach Boosts Enthusiasm Jackson Enters Presidential Arena Dubbed the most visionary, articulate force in the pulpits and precincts of black politics, Rever- end Jesse L. Jackson began his campaign for democratic presiden- tial nominee in the fall of 83. With his amazing flair for public speaking, he captured support from blacks, hispanics, women, and other minorities. He stated his feelings against tax shelters for the rich, welfare for the poor, and the low black and ethnic representation in Congress. He reached for his audiences through his feelings and experiences of abuse and persecu- tion. . in early January, Jackson embarked on a self-appointed pilgrimage to Damascus, Lebanon, to plead the release of Lt. Robert Goodman of the US. Navy, who had been held captive there for some time. After four days of appealing only on a moral and humanitarian plane, Goodman was released, no strings attached. Returning to the U.S., Jackson received a herols welcome and a dignified ceremony of public praise and thanks from the President of the United States. Although the Logan Act of 1799 prohibits ordin- ary Americans to negotiate for the government, President Reagan . pronounced, i'You don't quarrel with success! This accomplishment reopen- ed communication between 'the U.S. and Syria's leader, Hafez Assad, while also gaining Jackson much support. This candidate may not have topped the polls, and he may not have been admired by black leaders, but he always had a prayer, which was enough to motivate Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson. 9

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One-in-a-Million Gentroii iHiit by Gonsemi Soene Thousands of people milling around. Talking. Laughing. Waiting. A girl with spiked heels, a guy with hair standing on end. Finally, the lights dim and the crowd screams, for the anticipated moment has arrived. Colored lights filter through the smoked-filled arena raining down upon super-stars, objects of our worship. Lyrics force their way into our minds, telling us tales of love and life, while roaring music blares into our faces. . Though you may not realize it, living in'St. Joseph has its advan- tages. We take for granted the short distance it is to travel to Kansas City, a big drawer of cdncerts. Many people live miles and miles from a city that holds concerts and are never able to see any of their favorite groups per- form. Fortunately students at Cen- tral have been able to attend many good shows at Kemper Arena, Municipal Auditorium, as well as Memorial Hall and other places. Throughout the year, Centralites could be seen after concerts wearing their t-shirts displaying 8 bands from Prince to ACiDC. Although a concert is a very expensive evening, it is something that everyone enjoys doing once in a while. Sometimes tickets to see a popular band are hard to acquire. Many people camp out at the ticket outlets the night before they go on sale. This can be an experience in itself! Others prefer tolavoid the crowds by using diai-a-tic, a telephone ticket service. Whatever the method may be, once the tickets are achired, anticipation of the concert date sets in. Time drags until finally its the day of the show. Students enjoyed going to see bands varying from Quiet Riot to Dan Fogelberg; from Ozzy Osborne to Lionel Richey. One of the biggest and most waited for concert was by the Police. On the second leg of their Synchronicity tour, they stopped in KC. on Thanksgiving Day. The holiday didntt keep many Central faces from appearing at the Kemper that evening. Everyone who went couldnit help but feel the energy put forth by Sting, Stew, and Andy. Songs such as t'Walking on the Moontt, ttSo Loneiy , and Kingiof Pain', inspired everyone to get up and dance. On days after concerts such as this, the halls were alive with the chatter of the evening's excitement. the lights dim, and the crowd drones on; lighters flash in admiration. Finally, an encore or two and then it's over. The sweaty musicians and the voice-strained fans go their separate ways to wrap up the night. The importance and impact of music on our lives has been revealed and another memory is filled in the minds of those who attended. 1. One of the many concert t-shirts displayed in the halls of Central. 2. Ticket stubs serve gs rrInonctjentkos of a concert experience. 3. The new coach, Harv Welch, pauses for a moment IS es . footi Stu for Welt at a tean iNas He scen the: Aura sout taug coac arou: was reSpi point had athle athle ing t the His facul prec end cam tiai Spe. and rich, IOW t in C audi exp.

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Dne-in-a-Million Y.A.C. Enlivens Cafeteria l, r, $313. HAW; ZN! R MONEY thb mount! 6 W N91! 99: .. 4- .IE 70 w :5 ' A13 15 Peace-keeping Marines Die Just before dawn on October 23, 1983, a suicide truck loaded with explosives was driven through the wall of a large building in Lebanon where hundreds of U.S. Marines slept. Two hundred and forty-one were killed. These were not the first Marines to die in the Middle East conflict, and they were not the last. Long before that day, the US. Marines arrived in Beirut, Lebanon to oversee the withdrawal of the Palestine Liberation Organization. French and Italian soldiers were also sent to .Lebanon for that purpose. lsraeliis mid-1982 inva- sion had intensified the unrest and conflict between many factions involved. The role of the U.S. IO Marines sent to Lebanon was to keep peace, but security was inadequate and the troops were in increased danger. Still, they were not allowed to retaliate. Then came the suicide truck bombing. From that time on, Lebanon remained a bed of unrest. US. Marines continued to attempt to live a life far from home in' conditions far from ideal. Their morale remained high despite the loss of their fellow Marines, but how long could that last? Should they have gone there? Did they actually turn out to be a force for peace? With the eyes of the world on the violence in the tiny country of Lebanon, these questions plead- ed to be answered. : x 'The menu for today is macaroni and cheese, peanut butter sandwich, celery sticks, and for dessert, there are pears or cinnamon rolls. This and many other exciting menus were boomed into Centralis classrooms everyday by the Youth Advisory Council. Some of the Councils' respon- sibilities ran from reading the menu on the morning announcements to helping students become aware of V what they were eating. til heiped sponsor YAC because I wanted students to know that there are other ways of losing weight than skipping meals, stated Mrs. Pam Hanabury. indeed, through the input of the students, YAC brought two new a la carte items to Central: spicy nachos and pizza boats. Student-directed activities were developed through the year in the lunchroom. On Halloween, YAC decorated the cafeteria and gave prizes to the lucky students who bought hot lunches and had their names drawn out of a jar. January 21 marked a special achievement for the group because they gained permission to plan the school menu for the entire state that day. With the assistance and prog- ress of the Youth Advisory Council, the students of Central ate their lunches with pleasure. neec piza: little of 0 their time were with jobs. aske time. was sary they ment other for. howe reflec every jobs learn orde mainl the 0 help. empl-