Ellinwood High School - Eagle Yearbook (Ellinwood, KS)

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LOCAL Ellinwood citizens stay put in tough times In spite of an unem- ployment rate which reached 11.3% in August, it was apparent that Ellinwood people had faith in their town and decided to stick it out. Ellinwood was definitely having some economic hardships which were created in both oil and agriculture. Those two businesses were what kept the town financially stable for so many years. And since the price of both oil and grain had dropped, people were left won- dering what they should do now. City administrator Warren Porter admitted that Ellinwood was having some economic difficulties. “There may have to be some structural changes in the livelihoods in a lot of people,” he said. Ellinwood had been working closely with the Mid Kansas Economic Development Com- mission to try and entice new business into the community. Porter said that the odds were one in 40 for a small town like Ellinwood attracting a new business of ap- preciable size. There was a possibility of a new highway proposed to go from Wichita to Hays that would help the com- munity. The proposed highway would benefit the com- munity as a whole even though it may cause some individual businesses to decline, said Porter. Brian Hood Barton County Unemployment Rates Year Rate 1984 — 1985 — Aug. 86' Nov. 86 -5.8 — 6.3 •11.3 ■10.7 Ellinwood Community telephone hookups—disconnects—H.S. enrollment 120 140 160 180 200 1983 1984 1985 1986 H.S. enrollment i telephone I telephone disconnects H.S. enrollment i telephone disconnects telephone hookups fl! H.S. enrollment■■■■■■ telephone hookups § telephone disconnects IHI H.S. enrollment telephone hookuptMBMMM telephone disconnects Eugene Husiig EAGLE SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (FOR ELLINWOOD). Late-night shoppers and joy-riding teen- agers converge at Pop 'N Shop, the largest late-night grocery sporting goods store in the area. Pop ’N Shop was the place to turn around on the drag, talk to friends, buy a Coke, and just goof off. 8 MINI MAG

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SCHOOL Lunchtime: 40 minutes of anything goes Two girls walk out of class together. It's 12:05. “What are you going to do for lunch? one of them asks. I don't know. How about you?” the other re- plies. “I don't know. I’m hungry, but I don't want to eat here. I didn't sign up anyway. Do you want to go uptown with me?” “Not really. I think I'll just hang around here and do nothing.” “Okay. I'm going to run up to Pop 'N Shop and get something to drink. You want me to get you any- thing?” “No thanks. I'll just help you with yours.” Yeah, right. See ya later.” She sits down in Main Hall. People pass through. Some sit down and relax to enjoy the 40-minute noon hour. Students beg re- luctant Stuco members to open the candy and pop machines. Candy bars cost 45 cents and a 12 oz. can of pop costs 35 cents. Downtown, candy bars cost 45 cents and pop costs 50 cents. A girl approaches the first girl who didn't eat. Hey! Ya want to go up- town with me? I won t be very long. Well, I guess. I’m bored just sitting here doing nothing. I don't have any money, but I’ll go along for the ride.” It's 12:25. They walk out the door together. Lori Solem Mark Gould EHS TODAY CHOW TIME. Students stand in the lunchline waiting to get their tray of food. FCA membership soars to record numbers What is so unique about FCA? The unity, the openess, the bond of friendship. All these work together to make FCA truly the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, an or- ganization for high school students which is non-de- nominational and not connected to the high school system. “I’m involved in a lot of organizations in school, but when I go to FCA, everyone is so much more open,” said junior Mike Patrick. FCA membership has really soared. At one meeting, nearly 70 people crowded into co-sponsor, Merle Loewen’s base- ment. Last year, we had a lot of people. This year, we have a lot of people, but we also have alot of love within us — something that wasn't there last year,” said senior Mi- chelle Menges, vice-presi- dent of the group. Besides regular Thurs- day night meetings, FCA participated in several other activities. Each fall and spring the group travels to Rock Springs Ranch for a weekend of Christian fellowship. They traveled to Kansas City to watch the Chiefs take on the San Diego Chargers. Before the game, an FCA rally was held and former Chief, Charlie Getty spoke. Lori Salem SINGING OUT. Lisa Knop, Michelle Menges, Lori Salem, and Jeff W. Carr sing at the annual FCA watermelon feed. MINI MAG 7

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LOCAL Eugene Huslig EAGLE ABOVE THE CROWD. During the summer, a new water tower was built on the north edge of town to provide additional water for the community. Martin Ahrens LEADER MEW TRACK. A new rubberiz- ed surface replaced the asphalt on the track as the 1986-87 school year began. RAILROAD STATION RENOVATED. The old railroad depot, after many years of ciisuse, was renovated into the new home for the American Legion. Ellinwood experiences change The school board voted in favor of having new track and tennis courts in- stalled. The last time that the track was resurfaced was in the summer of 1979 with asphalt. The new surface consisted of a rub- berized type of material. The new track is really nice. It's fun to run on and it looks a lot better than it used to. The rubberized material makes it a lot easier on your legs, said senior Lori Salem. The city dug into the budget to build a new water tower on the north edge of town. Nick LoBurgio bought Waxy’s cafe from the old owners. The American Legion moved from its former position on First Street to the renovated railroad station on 56 highway. “The new building looks lots better than that old one did. The deck will be a good addition for them to use in the summer, said sophomore Trina Kinsinger. The construction of the new road between Ellin- wood and Great Bend caused disruption of the routine drive to Great Bend. A drive-thru was added to the Dairy Queen to pro- vide customers with better service. Jerome Huslig presided over the city as he served his second term as mayor. Eldon Hamm moved his office building from the basement of the bank to the building that houses Richardson Real Estate. The After Harvest Fes- tival was held once again in the summer. For a money making project, the cheerleaders sponsored a dunking booth at Wolf Park. John and Chris Mohn purchased the Ellinwood Leader from Paul Jones, John Sayler, both of Lyons; and Karl Gaston, Ellsworth. Our motive was to re- turn the ownership to Ellin- wood and give us the opportunity to improve the quality of the Leader and the school journalism de- partment,” said John Mohn, high school publica- tions adviser. Brian Hood MINI-MAG 9