Excelsior Springs High School - Tiger Yearbook (Excelsior Springs, MO)

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PolmcAlly, yoirrh come of aqe Media has been called a “monster” and “man’s greatest information source.” In the Bicentennial election year it played both of these roles. At West an independent party mini- convention was held Oct. 26 in which students conveyed their feelings through buttons, hats, shirts and their vocal media, voices. When 147 student delegates voted, President Gerald R. Ford walked away with 86 votes; Gov- ernor James E. Carter captured 59; and Eugene McCarthy managed 2. Daily announcements warned stu- dents to register to vote in an election on Oct. 29. Ford again was victorious over Carter, 144 to 101, with Eugene McCarthy obtaining one. A campaign hall on the bottom floor vented the opinions of East stu- dents. Signs were plastered from ceil- ing to floor and on Nov. 2 at 8:15 a.m. student Republicans and Democrats held rallies. Later that day East students voted straight Republican: Ford-president; Christopher Bond-governor; John Danforth—U.S. senator; and Tom Coleman, U.S. 6th district congress- man. Students passed state amend- ment 1, addition of a tax for conser- vation, while amendment 2, removal of sales tax from food and prescrip- tion drugs, failed. Social science classes geared to the election helped students make those decisions. Nationally, “Grits” and “Betty’s husband” appeared on three televised debates. Their running mates, Senator Walter “Fritz” Mondale and Kansas Senator Robert Dole, respectively, were matched in a separate debate. Personalities came into the media “war.” An interview in PLAYBOY MAGAZINE by the Georgia peanut farmer on his morality stands gave fuel to President Ford’s race. After seeing Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz’s racial slur in ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE, Carter called the GOP candidate a weak leader for not dis- missing Butz. (Butz later resigned.) mini-convention, elections by Allison McCoy and Mark Sterling 13

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Sign waving, screaming of slogans, and con- fetti throwing all take place during the de- monstration for candidates as Karla Dowell, New York chairwoman, tries to dodge it all. (below) A medley of American songs pro- vides the music as Cris Fine dances in open- ing ceremonies. Cris choreographed the dance herself. (right) Fielding questions from a Michigan delegate is Mr. Bill Huls, who masterminded the convention. (below) During the two-minute caucusing, Oregon chairman Vernon Hendricks, and Mark Vest, Kansas chairman, listen as Guam chairman Randy Jordison tells why the con- vention should support the addition of Guam as a state. (bottom) Explaining convention rules, as national chairman Kendall Schoonover waits to add his instructions, is Mr. Wayne Ward, parliamentarian. For a week prior to the convention Mr. Ward taught Kendall parlia- mentary procedure. 12 mini-convention, elections by Allison McCoy and Mark Sterling

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iAyS shoT do VN AS ducliNq pisTols REcUiiviEd (right) Chosen by popular vote at both schools, Kim Lockard reigns over Homecoming, escorted by her father Mr. Wally Lockard. 14 Homccoming, by Lori Robb (above) Princesses, chosen by class- mates, are, front: Danelle Loveland, senior; Lori Robb, junior; Kelly Kohl, sophomore; and Vicki Bonu- chi, freshman. Candidates are Debbie McGaugh and Susan Grace, seniors; Jill Rounkles, junior; Stephanie Rus- sell, sophomore; and Tiffany Wright, freshman.