Derby High School - Panther Yearbook (Derby, KS)

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Probably the best illustration of harmony at work would have to be the athletic teams of 76- 77. Apprehensive community members, as well as school members, looked to the foot- ball and basketball teams with little hope until the seasons were in full swing. Even the ath- letes showed a lack of confi- dence in the beginning; but senior Greg Pickens, football tri-captain, confessed that the team members “had devel- oped a bond of closeness be- tween them that brought them together.” Such a bond was seen on the field and court as each team battled its way to the state level. Also, on the national level, the side which worked togeth- er won together, as the elec- tion of '76 brought about a vic- tory for the Democratic party. Working as a harmonious unit. Democrats all over the nation made the public aware of a man called Jimmy Carter while the opposing party tore itself down the middle between Ger- ald Ford and Ronald Reagon, thus making their song off key. Watergate didn't help the Re- publican cause either, because it magnified the lack of unity within the party structure. Students enjoy the new smoking area. The area made a transition from the courtyard to a new- ly fenced off area behind the E-hall wing. Parking space was an increasing problem as the year progressed. Unpaved area south of the school became a parking lot for anyone who arrived too late to park in a paved lot. produces the Tim Hough, sr.. passes the trophy case before leaving the building. Trophies were a new addition to the Italian marble pan- ther in front of the gymnasium. Kathy Klapprott. jr.. is serenaded during a concert assembly. The rock group. Free- dom Jam. provided musical entertain- 4 Overture

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Racial differences were practically non-existant at DSH compared to surrounding schools. Rodney Gates and Karla Norton, jrs.. show off their class rings. Ordering a class ring is an important event in the life of a junior. Students of McConnell Air Force Base and Oaklawn wait each morning in bus shelters for their transportation. of the chords . . . . his life with additional ac- tivities stemming from his basic interests, thus broadening his field of knowledge. Students at DSH during the school year of 76-77 were given an even great- er opportunity to make their high school songs even more complete than preceding years. Partici- pation in clubs was en- couraged through a morning activity period which enabled working students and others with after school commit- ments. to become in- volved in the harmony. More courses were of- fered than the preceding year, and two new clubs were added to make it possible for each and ev- ery song to grow in com- plexity and be heard. Overture 3

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harmony of life . . .. Chris Davis, jr.. dresses warm when the gas shortage forced thermostats to be lowered to 65°. ment and skits during a school assembly and an evening performance for the pub- lic. Yet harmony is not everyone singing the same melody. It took several million melodies for the Republican party, sim- ply because not all people like the same type of music. Be- cause of people's likes and dis- likes. not all people can harmo- nize their song with others. DSH continued and will contin- ue to expand its curriculum. The school year of 76-77 fol- lowed two active years. The school year of 74-75 was an ac- tive year of adjustment and re- organization with a new princi- pal, Jack L. Larson. The 75-76 year was full of building and re- building with the addition of the commons building and a change in location for the li- brary and smoking area. How- ever. these two active years served as stepping stones for the third year. Seventy- seven was a year of total development where at- tention was focused on the stu- dent’s individual needs and wants, ranging from ‘‘I Care” groups to an Inner Liaison Council. These two groups were ideal examples of outlets for harmony among parents, teachers, administrators and students alike. Some students spend study hall break and lunch period at pinball machines which were a new addition to the Student Union. Jeff Duerr. sr.. is one of many to receive a mea- sles vaccination upon the threat of an epidemic. Meanwhile, the national Swine Flu inoculation pro- gram collapsed before all people received shots. Overture 5