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

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1985 volume:

Excelsior Springs High School 4 — 7tm ms_ 612 Lynn Road Volume 12 Excelsior Springs, Missouri 64024 A moment to share. Randy Hon and Heather Fisher, sos., take time in between classes to talk about plans for the weekend. Lighting his candle, Brian Rice, jr., partici- pates in the NHS initiation ceremony. Twenty-five new members were induct- ed in the fall. Studying for a test, Kim Krier, Lisa Silic and Kim Bowes, sos., quiz each other in Mr. Tuck's Biology class. A slippery sidewalk is maneuvered by Crytsal Jones and Kelley Wright, jrs. School was dis- missed early twice due to icy conditions. On key, Greg Lampton and Scott Sapp, jrs., participate in the annual Chemistry Christmas Carol Tour directed by Roger Stucki. 2 Opening At a Varsity Basketball game Danny Moberiy and Bryce Birdsong, sos., take a break during halftime. Ready for the slopes. West High students prepare for a Colorado ski trip. Students found a variety of ways to spend the weekend. Time out for a smile. Vicki Johnson and J.J. Hanson, sos., support the student teams at the StuCo sponsored student faculty games. Helping each other out, Carole Gonzalez and Shawn Harris, jrs., discuss some answers in Mr. GuittaKs Short Stories class. 000 Opening 3 Watching over their domain, Eddie Bonuchi, sr., and Brik Johnson, jr. watch a wrestling match. Preparing to play, Amie Grubb and Melanie Ad- ams, sos., discuss a song. Band members raised money for new uniforms in 1985. On the sideline. Varsity Basketball players Lori Showing spirit at the Liberty game, Loretta Pennington, so., Gail Coil and Chris Short, jrs.. Carder, Kelly Berg, Sandy McGinnis, Christi and Lana Painter, so., watch the game. Copeland and Crystal Martin, srs., hold a sign. 4 Opening Election day for StuCo hopefuls. Becca Livingston, fr., steps forward after her introduc- tion. She was elected class secretary. Summertime activities included a car wash sponsored by the sophomore class. Todd Reuscher takes a lunch break. On enrollment day, Brennan Hampton, jr., waits as Barbara Woods, secretary, locates his sched- ule. School began after Labor Day this year. Being a part, being involved, and being noticed are important to everyone. We took part in the world around us. We shared in the victories of our Olympic athletes. We had jobs in and out of the community, and some of us got to vote in the presidential election. We got involved in high school life in various ways. Some of us played in school sports and some cheered from the stands. Others were involved in academic activities such as the math team and National Honor Society. Some of us were content just to attend school. We also were noticed. Some drew attention to themselves by wearing fluorescent clothes while others were recognized because of their athletic or aca- demic abilities. In some way we all contribut- ed to the ESHS experience. We were a part of 1985. Opening 5 An early morning discussion between friends is shared by Machelle Cox, Shelly Mason, Shauna Stockwell and Christi Copeland, srs. At the line, Todd Birdsong, sr., attempts a freethrow during the student faculty games sponsored by Student Council. A computer assignment brings Gina Wollard, Kara Wendt, Kelly Woods and Lori Pennington, sos., up to see Carolyn Parry, teacher. Sports events were one place for friends to have fun. Jeff Brown, Grant Dunn, jrs., and Steve Reed, sr., enjoy a volleyball game. Flapping to twenties music, Tigerette Christy Mitchell, so., dances during a halftime perfor- mance. Administering the last-second game plan. Varsity Basketball Coach Bob Curtis stresses the importance of the play. To the tune of ' Vegas ' the Tigerettes perform a pre-game routine for the gathering fans. Day, Leanne Wormsley, sr., shows her spirit. Several new ideas were added to the dress-up days during Spirit Week. a pant 4tude tt Ci e Student Life 7 Tigers are ... full of Homecoming spirit This year's Homecoming parade was the best I've ever seen,” commented Kathy Brock, junior. Once again members of the Student Council planned and organized the annual parade. Members Denise Kirby, junior; Curt Sharp, senior; and Donnie Carter, freshman, outlined and organized the route and contacted the entries. It was a lot of hard work, replied Sharp. It was neat seeing it all come together. Princess candidates Kathleen Roe and Lori Patterson, jrs., anxiously await tor the parade to start. Roe went on to be crowned princess that night. Class officers are part of the pa- rade as well, Rich Shepherd,presi- dent; Kathy Brock, treasurer; and Paul Roskelley, vice-president ride. I his year's parade contained over 90 entries, the largest parade ever. The junior class won the float competition with their float, Tigers Are ... On the Hunt. The win marked the third win in a row for the class of 1986. It was hard work, but it was worth it when they an- nounced our names as the winner,” agreed Denise Kirby and Grant Dunn, juniors. The Sophomore class fin- ished second and the Na- tional Honor Society float honoring former Home- coming Queens received an honorable mention. In the car competition the Tigerettes finished first fol- lowed by the Freshman cheerleaders and the Na- tional Honor Society who gathered another Honor- able Mention prize. Carter commented on the parade, it was fun planning the parade, but I'm really glad that it is over. by Steve Reed The Tigerettes were a part of the Homecoming parade. Dana Mapes, sr., and captain, waits for the parade to officially begin. Sophomore candidates Vicki Johnson and Michelle Merando enjoy themselves at the parade. During halftime Merando was crowned princess. Practice time is given to the band before the parade begins. Lesa Wait, sr., conducts the marching black and gold band. 8 Homecoming Student Council members Randy Hon, Loann Halden, and Stacey Huey, sos., talk about the parade and all the people who attended. ' Tigers Are ... On the Rise, served as the theme for the so. class float. The juniors won the competition and the sophomore finished second. Parade Grand Marshal Rodney Rounkles waves to the parade go- ers. The parade is always a time of fun and laughter as sr. queen candidates Sandy McGinnis and Melody Shea share in some of that fun. People lined all up and down the streets of downtown Excelsior Springs for the annual parade. This year's parade was the largest ever. Homecoming 9 A night of royalty The spirit of Homecoming prevailed as Tigers Are ... served as this year's theme. It was a more wide open theme , replied Christi Copeland, senior, There were not as many limita- tions. julie Allen was selected as the 1984-85 Homecoming Queen during the halftime ceremonies She was escorted by her father Dave. She was crowned by last year's queen, Jill Huey Huey was escorted by Student Council President Steve Reed and accompanied by crown bearer Bobby Cope- land and flower girl Carla Huey I was really surprised ' commented Allen. “It was one of the happiest moments of my senior year. Members of the royal court were Sandy McGinnis, senior princess; Kathleen Roe, junior princess; Michelle Merando, sophomore princess and Tracy Cave, freshman princess. Other candidates included, seniors Donna Robb and Melo- dy Shea, junior Lori Patterson, sophomore Vicki Johnson and freshman Krista Johnson. I thought the ceremony was great. It was neat seeing all the girls dressed up, said Heather Richard, freshman. Senior night was also celebrated as members of the football team, cheerleaders, Tigerettes and the band were introduced. This year the Student Council invited former queens to attend the game and be a part of the ceremony A total of ten ladies attended the ceremony. It was something new this year. I like the way they try to include as many alumni as pos- sible, said Bryce Birdsong, sophomore. After a loss of 7-0 to the Ruskin Eagles, many students headed out to West for the Homecoming dance. Entertain- ment was provided by Quadra Sound Systems from Columbia. Robin Kinney, junior, said of this year's Homecoming, The dance was fun The parade was great All in all it was great. by Steve Reed Escorted by Student Council President, Steve Reed, sr., 1983 Homecoming Queen (ill Huey walks onto the field for the Homecoming festivities. A break from the action is taken by Bryon Jeffers and his date Kelley Cox, fr., at the dance. Entertainment was provided by Quadra-Sound. To the latest sounds, many stu- dents enjoyed dancing at the an- nual Homecoming dance. The 1984 Homecoming Queen Julie Allen, sr., presided. 10 Homecoming Upperclass royalty included, Sandy McGinnis, sr., princess; Queen Julie Allen, sr., and Kath- leen Roe who was named jr. class princess. A breath of relaxation is taken by Tracy Cave, fr., after she was crowned class princess. Krista Johnson was named attendant. A little help is needed by Danny Moberiy, so., as Michelle Pollard, so., adjusts his boutonniere at the Homecoming dance. Surprised to her selection as class princess, Michelle Merando, so., reacts, as her escort Todd Reuscher, so., looks on. Homecoming 11 Actors welcome audience to Our Town” and life as a whole are daily trials that were dealt with in was presented November 8 and 9, in the East High In the play. Emily Webb George Gibbs (Jeff Mills, gether as next door neigh- bors Later, after their high school commencement, they fall in love and get married. Emily dies several years later while giving birth to their second child. Emily comes back and relives her twelfth birthday It was at couldn't live in the past. The play was dedicated to Christy Cox, senior, who played Mrs. Webb. She was replaced by Nadine Lusan, junior, after a fatal car accident The play was written by Thornton Wilder and direct- ed by Luella Aubrey. The student director was Tammy Unger, junior Aubrey said, Some of the things that happened during the play were devas- tating, but through a lot of work and prayer we were able to come off with an exceptional play. Senior Bill Hall who por- trayed stage manager, said, I felt the play went over extremely well! I really enjoyed being in this crew were nothing short of incredible We all overcame that tragic event that affect- ed us all. by pulling togeth- er as a family we made our original production date. The crowds were great both nights. I give my best recognition to everyone. Miss Aubrey, the cast, crew, sponsors, parents, and audience. Tammy Unger, junior, student director, comment- good, even though I wasn't there the whole time. I thought it pulled together well considering all we went through. ”1 thought the play went very well,” commented Denise Kirby, junior, crew member, especially under all the unfortunate circum- stance. Michelle Merando. so omore, also added, I thought that the last act was the best. It also made people remember to live life to its fullest. by Lira Phalp Gina Thomas Stage manager (Bill Hall, sr.) nar- During a father and son talk, Mr. rates the play. Hall said. 'The play Gibbs (Chad Means, so.) gives his went extremely well. son George (left Mills, so.) some advice. Going for an evening walk, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs (Chad Means, so. and lesa Wait, sr.) discuss family matters. 12 Fall Play Members of the Grovers Comers Looking out at the stars, Rebecca Choir practice a song. The choir (Heather Richard, fr.) and George was directed b Simon Stimson Gibbs (Jeff Mills, so.) discuss a lel- (Curt Smoot, so.). ter Rebecca received. In the dead zone, cast members Town encouraged audience members to live life to the fullest. At the breakfast table, Wally (Bri- an Mlika, fr.) and Emily (Kathy Pace, jr.) eat while Mrs. Webb (Nadine Lusan, jr.) tells them to slow down. Listening to the choir practice, tmily Webb (Kathy Pace, jr.) helps George Gibbs with his homework. Fall Play 13 For one week there was No lack of spirit Dueling pistols ... a new thing added to Spirit Week. On October 26, the Tigers defeated the Liberty Bluejays by a score of 7-6. For the first time in seven years, the football players returned home with the pistols in their possession. Many students, including the band members who took a bus to the game, went to Liberty to show their support. I thought we played a good game, and it was real- ly neat that we finally got the pistols back,” said Sheryl Levi, freshman band member. A few of the dress-up days were also changed. Nerd Day and Halloween Day were popular among the students. I liked Hal- loween Day because many students were very creative and had original costumes, commented Lisa Silic, soph- omore. The other new day was Class Color Day in which each class was as- signed a specific color. Ac- cording to )im Merando, Student Council sponsor, Class Color Day was the day in which the most stu- dents dressed up. “Spirit Week would have been better with the pep rally, but all the classes par- ticipated. It was an overall good week,” said Lori Painter, senior. Painter, along with Monique Payne, junior, was chairperson of Spirit Week. The pep rally was can- celled because of weather conditions, but many stu- dents showed up at Lewis to support ES in the District championship in volleyball. The Spirit Stick competi- tion between the classes was very close during the entire week. The sopho- mores won every day in the dress competition with the senior class winning the hall competition each day. When the points were totaled on Friday, the soph- omores came out on top. The seniors finished a close second with the freshmen and juniors finishing third and fourth. Also during Spirit Week was the selection of the Grid Iron Giants. Candidates were Mike Hoffman and Steve Seely, freshmen; Ran- dy Hon and Jeff Winkler, sophomores; Jeff Brown and Scott Sapp, juniors; and Ron Endsley and James Horton, seniors. Students supported their choice with a penny vote. The sopho- more class won the vote and Randy Hon and Jeff Winkler were the Grid Iron Giants. ''Spirit Week was the best one since I have been in high school. I had fun dressing up and acting crazy,” said Dawn Wilmurth, junior, by Crystal Martin Many students showed their laces, brought pom pons, and school spirit by attending the dis- yelled to give support. The volley- trict volleyball games that were ball team went on to win district, held at Lewis. They painted their Most of the faculty at West dressed up for Spirit Week. On Nerd Day they wore funny hats, wigs, and mis-matched clothes. Hall decorating was one way to show creativity during Spirit Week. The seniors made a pumpkin patch in their hall for Halloween Day. 14 Spirit Week Child Development students Shar- on Devlin and Carrie Johnson, jrs., play with a child at the Halloween party given by the class. Dressing as a member of the op- posite sex, Billy Hall, sr., walks around the halls with Krissy Phipps, so., before school starts. Sophomores dressed as nerds goof around before the day's classes start. Nerd Day was a popular day with students and teachers. Tiger paws made of construction paper line the wall. The freshman hall was decorated with posters, streamers, and balloons. Spirit Week 15 At the Mini-Convention Students had their choice of parties The Mini-Convention is held every four years for the election of the presi- dent. This was the fourth mini-convention and it was a much anticipated event. There was a large turnout as the classes were emptied and the commons area was filled with cheering people and determined speakers. Class sizes were small because it was important to the students to take part in the convention,” |ohn Guittar, journalism teacher, said. The convention opened with a prayer from Julie Al- len, senior, followed by the National Anthem, the pledge of allegiance, and entertainment from the Se- lect Choir conducted by Marillyn Lansford. All of this was followed by an intro- duction of special guests and a rousing speech by Kathy Pace, junior, on patriotism. Janette Weingar- tener, senior, introduced the proposed platform, and planks. Most of the convention dealt with debating on the platform and planks. A few of the items debated on were atomic weapons, prayer in school, and abor- tion. Wayne Ward, English teacher, served as parlia- mentarian. The Mini-Con- vention was one of the bet- ter ones that we've had. Every year has gotten bet- ter. The debate was meaningful and most of the comments were made sin- cerely. It was conducted very well. Everything stayed on schedule and no one was out of line. This was very close to the real thing and some students that par- ticipated have the idea of how it really was. I was ex- tremely pleased and had no worries about anything, Ward said. The outcome was a land- slide for Reagan who earned 108 of the possible 128 votes. I thought that the Mini- Convention was a great experience for all of us. I learned a lot about politics and parties and I was very pleased to be selected the National Chairperson. I had a lot of fun and shared a lot of good ideas, and I was very pleased with the way the student body handled themselves very maturely, said Bill Hall, senior. The Mini-Convention showed that many stu- dents, even though they couldn't vote, still had some idea on who they thought should be president, said Kamala Thompson, senior and secretary of the Mini- Convention. It went very well and I was pleased. Everyone was involved and rather knowledgeable. People were very well behaved and interested,” said Bill Huls, Social Science teach- er. It was a very education- al experience and I learned a lot about politics. I wish that we could do it more than every four years so that all of the students could participate. said ju- nior Kathy Pace, by Shannon Land and Bert Kelley Ron Huettenmueller, John Guittar Kristy Rehkop and Kathy and Larry Jones, teachers, oversee Swaboda, jrs., throw confetti into the activities. Bill Huls, social the air. Reagan controlled the science teacher, organized the electoral vote with 97 percent, convention. 16 Mini-Convention Laying it on the line, Bruce Wil- liams, jr., expresses his views on Star Wars weaponry. Williams spoke several times during the de- bate. A point is discussed by Wayne Ward and Bill Hall, sr. Convention secretaries Cheryl Tidwell and Kamala Thompson, srs., recorded the minutes. Always good for a laugh, |im Points, sr., gives his insights on the issues. Points was a delegate from California. The Select Choir opens the ceremonies with the Star Span- gled Banner and a medley, the American Folk Trilogy. Taking a casual look around, Steve Reed and John Fluesmeier, srs., were Guamese delegates. Jamie Seely, sr., was the third del- egate. Robert Carmichael, sr., a delegate from the state of Texas debates the issues of Star Wars weapon- ry- Mini-Convention 17 Kristi crowned queen of the court On February 1, Kristi Sharp was crowned the 1985 Courtwarming Queen by the 1984 queen, Lisa Painter. Miss Sharp was es- corted by Steve johnson. Machelle Cox, on the arm of Ron Endsley, was named senior princess. Christi Copeland, escorted by lames Horton, and Crystal Martin, escorted by Brad Hoffman were the other senior candidates. Being up for Court- warming Queen really sur- prised me. It really meant a lot to me, commented Copeland. Kathleen Roe, escorted by Rich Shepherd, was giv- en the honor of junior prin- cess. Andrea Creek, on the arm of Jeff Brown, was the junior attendant. It was a big honor and was a lot of fun. It was something I'll never forget, said Creek. Kelly Woods took the ti- tle of princess in the sopho- more class. Kelly was es- corted by Scott Miller. Her attendant was Michelle Quick, escorted by Todd Reuscher. The freshman class honored Becca Livingston as their princess. Becca was escorted by Mike Hoffman. Becca's attendant was Krista johnson, on the arm of Seth Brown. Although Kristi fared well, the Tigers didn't, as they were handed a 58-67 loss to Park Hill. The traditional Court- warming dance was held after the game. Music was provided by Steve Russell, by Denise Kirby Kelly Woods, so.; Machelle Cox, sr.; Kristi Sharp, sr.; Kathleen Roe, jr.; and Becca Livingston, fr„ reign over the Courtwarming game. All candidates were nominated by the boys basketball teams and then voted on by the students. Andrea Creek, a junior and a varsity basketball cheerleader, was escorted by Jett Brown. Seth Brown escorted freshman girls basketball player Krista Johnson. Sophomore Tigerette Michelle Quick was escorted by Todd Reuscher. lames Horton escorted senior bas- ketball statistician Christi Cope- land. Ron Endsley, senior, added two points to the Tiger's score with this shot. Crystal Martin, senior basketball statistician, was escorted by Brad Hoffman. 18 Courtwarming Kelly Woods, sophomore, was a two-year boys basketball statisti- cian. Miss Kristine Denise Sharp, 1985 Courtwarming Queen. Kristi was es- Kathleen Roe, junior, was a varsity corted by Steve Johnson and was a varsity basketball cheerleader. She is basketball cheerleader, the daughter of Bill and Kay Sharp. Kristi Sharp received a kiss on the cheek from Ryan Ffuesmeier after being crowned queen. Sarah Cogbum was the flower girl. After being named senior class princess, Machelle Cox was given a hug by Ron Endsley, her escort. Courtwarming 19 Earles, Brock pin down titles On January 29, the Lewis gymnasium was packed for the coronation of the 1985 Matwarming Queen. Keep- ing with tradition the wrest- ling team nominated and voted for the candidates. The candidates were Kathy Brock, junior, escorted by Scott Sapp, junior; Audra Andrew, senior, escorted by Bret Johnson, junior; Lyndi Casto, senior, escort- ed by Jeff Pettit, junior; and Theresa Earles, senior, es- corted by Eddie Bonuchi, senior. The 1984 Matwarming Queen, Jeri Sloan, senior, entered on the arm of Head Wrestling Coach Bill Tuck to crown her succes- sor. Kathy Brock was named princess and pre- sented with a bouquet of roses. It was an honor to be a candidate and I was very surprised to be named as princess, Brock said. Theresa Earles was crown- ed the 1985 Matwarming Queen. Following the cor- onation the Tigers won a close match over confer- ence rival North Kansas (,y (ill Orava Jeri Sloan Coaches Don Gerber and Greg Juniors Kathy Brock and Scott Rich relax during the prematch ac- Sapp smile as the Matwarming tivities. This was Coach Rich's first ceremonies begin. Kathy is the year at Excelsior. daughter of Doug and Linda Brock. Jeri Sloan, sr., congratulates prin- Eddie Bonuchi, sr., escortes 1985 cess Kathy Brock, jr. Sloan was Matwarming Queen Theresa last years Matwarming Queen. Earles, sr. Earles cheered three years for wrestling. 20 Matwarming Theresa Earles, sr., smiles after be- ing crowned Matwarming Queen in the coronation ceremony held in Lewis gymnasium. Varsity wrestling statistician, Kathy Brock, jr., received the honor of Matwarming Princess. Senior Audra Andrew felt it was Lyndi Casto, sr., enjoyed an honor to be nominated as a supporting the wrestling team as a Matwarming candidate. cheerleader for three years. Walking toward the Tigerette archway Coach Bill Tuck escorts 1984 Matwarming Queen Jeri Sloan, sr.. Crown bearer was Brock Foster and flower girl was Jessica Gatlin. Princess Kathy Brock, jr., was overjoyed with the outcome of the Matwarming ceremonies. Seniors Jeri Sloan, Lyndi Casto and Audra Andrew take time out for a picture before the Matwarming activities began. Matwarming 21 Everyone did their job and was A part of The spring production of Harvey was one of the best shows I have ever directed. The talent was outstanding and the dedica- tion and hard work were primo, commented Luella Aubrey, director. Many hours of hard work went into the play, from learning lines to construct- ing the set. The set was more elaborate than any other has been in the past few years. The set nad many props from book- shelves, chairs, and pictures, to a fireplace. Set construc- tion members also built the walls, painted, and wallpapered. The doctor's office scene was suspended and hoisted near the ceiling when not in use. It took a long time to build the set, but it all paid off, said John Miles, freshman, who was involved in set construction. The play was about Elwood P. Dowd (Chad Means), a middle-aged man who had an invisible friend named Harvey. Harvey was a six-foot tall white rabbit. The action of the play spans one day when Veta Louise Simmons (Lesa Wait), Elwood's sister, attempts to have Elwood committed. The play takes a comical turn when Veta is acciden- tally placed in the sanitarium. After the inci- dent, Veta enlists the help of ludge Omar Caffey (]ohn the act Guittar), who attempts to sue Dr. William Chumley (Marty Teat). Chumley owns Chumley's Rest Sanitarium. The misunder- standing is resolved when Elwood decides to have an injection that would clear his mind of Harvey. Veta realizes that Elwood is a special person because of Harvey and stops the injec- tion. Arguing with judge Gaffey, Veta says, And what's wrong with Harvey? If Elwood and Myrtle Mae (Heather Richard) and I want to live with Harvey, it's nothing to you! Vou don't even have to come around. It's our business. Most of the cast and crew members agreed the play took a lot of hard work, but it was fun. I enjoyed it a lot because ev- eryone becomes really close, especially with a small cast. I got self-satisfaction from the play because we had to work for our results and we did a great job, commented Heather Richard, freshman, who acted the part of Myrtle Mae Simmons. It took the cooperation of everyone. We all had a part to do and the play turned out to be very good, said Roxie Earles, ju- nior, who was involved in publicity. Myrtle and Veta try to keep Mrs. Chauvenet occupied so she doesn't run into Elwood. They are unsuccessful. Elwood P. Dowd starts a conver- sation with someone he doesn't know. He ends up buying subscriptions for himself and Har- vey. by Crystal Martin Dr. Lyman Sanderson gives his di- agnosis of Elwood to Dr. William Chumley. Dr. Chumley advises an injection for Elwood. 22 Harvey The cast and crew gath- ered before a dress re- hearsal for a picture to be used in the program. The play was performed on March 21 and 22. The play involved lighting along with other technical work. Paul Garton, jr., and Debbie Mooney, fr. communicate with the stage manager. During rehearsal. Luella Aubrey, director, must watch for the smallest mistake while Tammie Garrett, student director, helps. Harvey Cast Myrtle Mae Simmons....................................................Heather Richard Veta Louise Simmons................................................Lesa Wait Elwood P. Dowd___________________________________________________ Chad Means Miss lohnson.................................................Roberta Douglas Mrs. Ethel Chauvenet................................—................................ Vicki Miles Ruth Kelly, RN..........................................................Maria Stockwell Duane Wilson.............................................................Paul Roskelley Lyman Sanderson, M.D.....................................................Curt Smoot William R. Chumley, M.D.................................................Marty Teat Betty Chumley..........................................................Shelia Cline judge Omar Gaffney.......................................................John Guittar E.J. Lofgren.............................................................John Hyatt Student Director.......................................................Tammie Garrett Asst. Student Director Stage Manager....................................Lynda Painter Set Shift Coordinator...................................................Tammy Unger E. J. Lofgren comes into the doctor's office to collect his cab fare. He explains what happens after a person gets an injection. Harvey 23 Prom goers go ... All night long I thought Prom was great, replied Angie Short, senior, the juniors did an excellent job. Once again many junior and seniors and their dates found themselves enjoying the annual Prom, which was held on April 20 at the Elm's Hotel. The theme this year was Don't Let it End against a background of red and silver. Music was pro- vided by the Extremes, a Kansas City band. The traditional senior fa- vorites were announced as was the crowning of the Prom royalty. Seniors Steve lohnson and Sandy McGinnis were crowned King and Queen. Other candidates were Ronnie Edwards, james Horton and Curt Sharp for King and Ju- lie Allen, Audra Andrew and Kristi Sharp for Queen. It was special ' com- mented McGinnis, it was just one of the things that made Prom a very special evening! Although the electricity went out for about 20 minutes during dinner the mood of the night could not be broken. After dinner many couples went for an evening stroll around the grounds of the hotel. As the evening wound down to an end many couples agreed they were glad they were a part of Prom. by Steve Reed Before dinner. Rich Shepherd, jr.. Toasting the evening, Colleen and Vicki Johnson, so., smile for Dempsey and Bill Daulton, sr., the camera. All of the pictures are await the serving of the Prom din- by Mr. Cuittar. ner at the Elm's. In line for pictures, Todd Birdsong, Arriving at the door, Stacie sr., and his date Tracy Cave, fr., Huston, Monte Porter, and Tobie discuss what package to buy. Williams, srs., share a laugh. 24 Prom Jim Lewis, jr. looks as his date Lisa Schirk, jr., disapproves of her picture being taken. The 1985 Prom King and Queen Steve Johnson and Sandy McGinnis, srs., share a dance. They were also voted cutest cou- ple. Lounging in the lobby, Kelley Wright, jr., Kelly Berg, sr., and Kel- ly Lremens, jr. take a break from the action. Taking a cool dip in the pool outside the Elm's, Curt Sharp, sr., and Lara Phalp, jr., cool off. Prom 25 tntering the historic llm's Hotel, Grant Dunn, jr., and I rin Kurt , fr., meet up v% ith friends. All night long i Injoving dinner, Kara Wendt, so., and Tons Luper, sr.. talk with their friends who sat together. Picking up souvenirs of the night, Gina fucker, sr., Andrea Creek, jr., and Wendy Persinger, sr., select what they want. mm Reads to stamp tickets, (ill and Walking up the sidewalk, Kathv Ron Huettenmueller await the Rowan, sr., and Daryn Ross 84, crowd of people ready to eat din- await the Prom festivities to ner. come. With cane in hand. Lee Wilson, The winners of the senior favor- sr., and his date approach the ho ites line up to get their awards, a tel. Many guvs wore top hats and total of 12 awards are given annu- Mingling with the crowd, Greg Getting a breath of fresh air, Ken Lampton, jr., and Jennifer Allan, ny Shockley, jr., and Julie Allen sr., wait for the dance to officially sr., cuddle up for a picture. Relaxing on the couch. Hamline, jr., Cyndi Hilliard Lori Pennington, sos., and Roskelley, jr. Prom 27 Setting up the souvenir table, Paul Roskelley and Kathy Pace, jrs., measure for accuracy the stream- ers. Prom ... Before Long before Prom actual- ly began, many members of the junior class could be found down at the Elm's preparing for the big night. The class had all sorts of decorations ranging from balloons and streamers to shimmering curtains and confetti. All these added to provide the elegant atmosphere of Prom. It was hard work, but we had fun putting it to- gether,” commented Brik lohnson and Tammy Unger, juniors. by Steve Reed Hanging letters of the fireplace, jackie Fisk, jr., adjusts one to make it perfect. Many juniors helped decorate. Assembling the vases, Sharon Devlin, janine Whyel, Robin Kinney and Tammy Unger work to get them ready. 28 Prom Prom ... After Long after Prom ended many Prom goers could be found at William )ewell en- joying the facilities of the Mabee Center. A wide variety of activit- ies were offered; swim- ming, basketball, raquetball, volleyball, etc. were avail- able. I had a lot of fun ' repli- ed Melody Shea, senior, there was so much to do ' The activities were spon- sored by the School Board. Parents and teachers cha- peroned the event. Also available were mov- ies such as Bachelor Party and Revenge of the Nerds for people to watch. Food was provided by OPAA Food Services. by Steve Reed Enjoying the action at the Mabee Center, John Teale, jr., and Princi- pal Richard Hyder shoot some baskets. Palling around together, Lesa Wait and julie Allen, srs., prepare to go and watch one of the movies. Trying her skill at video games. Miss Luella Aubrey, enjoys a game at the Mabee Center. Playing a grueling game of basket- ball was one of the ways some people spent their time at William Jewell. Trying to bump the ball, Ron Endsley, sr., attempts as Steve Johnson and Steve Reed, srs., watch. Prom 29 The Longest Day On Wednesday, May 22, three busloads of seniors left West at 3:45 a.m. They arrived at Arrow Rock Lodge at 7:15 to eat break- fast. A tour through the Bri- dal Caves proved exciting for many. Next came Fort Funtier amusement park for four hours of rides and fun. The Strip had a lot of things to offer, including souvenir shopping, bumper cars, go-carts, boating, and skiing. Many seniors also got old-fashioned pictures taken. The Denny Hilton Country Shindig was next, with three hours of knee slappin' fun. The Larry Don Boat Excursion was time for everyone to let loose and dance! The tired seniors arrived at West at 4 o'clock graduation morning. by Denise Kirby Randy Persinger and Kurt Smart try to decide what to do next at Fort Funtier. Bus number one cheers on Aaron Spor as he clowns around after breakfast. Bus number one was sponsored by Cary Kennedy and Linda Hoel. “It was a blast! I had the best time of my life. Cap- tain K and Frenchie are the greatest! —Bill Hall Denny Hilton was so fun. Everybody was getting into it, clapping and dancing and stuff. —Joy Orava It was a lot different than I thought it would be. It was more fun. The teachers went crazy!”—Keith Bradshaw It was totally awesome! The bus ride was a blast. We're number 1! —Wendy Persinger I thought it was really fun- ny watching Aaron Spor chase cars.”—Donald Schoonover A group of seniors lake a flying ride at the Fort Funtier Amuse- ment Park. Stan Falconer, |amie Seeley, and Donald Schoonover take a break after viewing Bridal Cave. 30 Senior Trip Brad Hoffman and Robert Audra Andrew and Lyndi Casto Carmichael have a good time play it up for the camera with pedaling on the Fort Funtier Pond, their water guns. Bill Hall and Todd Birdsong pull out for a ride on the Fort Funtier roller coaster. Aaron Spor gets some assistance from Eddie Bonuchi as the two try to hitch a ride. Robert Carmichael and Troy Jones listen to some tunes on bus num- ber three. A lot of games were played on the buses. Billy Daulton checks out the Lake of the Ozarks while at the Bridal Caves. Senior Trip 31 Best Looking—Kristi Sharp and Aaron Spor Most Popular—Bill Hall and Julie Allen Senior Most Athletic—Ron Endsley and Lori Painter Biggest Flirt—Ronnie Edwards and Kristi Sharp 32 Senior Favorites Most Likely to Succeed and Most Intellectual—Jim Walby and Janette Weingartner Most Humorous—Loretta Carder and Jim Points Most Talented—Lesa Wait and Rob Condon Favorites Cutest Couple—Sandy McGinnis and Steve Johnson Senior Favorites 33 Most Friendly—Julie Allen and Brad Hoffman was secretary. We always had a good turnout and there was plenty of input The meet- ings provided a good Christian start for the day, commented Hoffman. Inspirational speaker Lunch break What started out to be just another excuse to get out of class, turned into what could possibly be one of the most moving performances ever wit- nessed in the West High auditorium On October 17, 1984, David StockweH. a former Rice University football player, left many with tears of sorrow and for some, even guilt StockweH traveled all over the country speaking to teenagers in motiva- tional tones about such teenage problems as smoking, alcohol, sexual permissiveness, and patrio- tism The assembly pro- gram was both motiva- tional and instructional Through his humorous pre- sentation, StockweH was able to effectively commu- nicate positive moral infor- mation and direction. Because of the StockweH presentation, the Fellow- ship of Christian Athletes was started at West High FCA met every Friday morning before school. Bob Curtis and Luella Au- brey were the sponsors. Brad Hoffman, senior, was president, Kristi Sharp, sen- ior, was vice president, and Kathy Swoboda, junior. The year of 1985 saw many new additions to ESHS such as computers for accounting, a girls' soft- ball team, and a new food service. The new food ser- vice was called OPAA and it replaced the district-sup- ported cafeterias OPAA had various activ- ities such as donating to the track fund and band uniform fund and provid- ing food at the Mabee Center after Prom OPAA service wiH increase in Fall '85 due to the closing of open lunch at West. Sheila Money poured in from the community in the fall of 1984 to help Sheila Stifter. a local youngster nearly two years old in need of a liver transplant. The operation and other expenses cost a great deal of money and the com- munity offered its help through bake sales, raffle tickets, donations, and other fund raising events. Preparing for the Christ- mas season, the Elms Ho- tel decorated a tree with lights. For every $5 pledge that came in. a bulb was changed to green Kansas City Royal lohn Wathan and Kansas City Channel 4 personality Phil Witt at- tended the lighting cere- mony at the Elms. On Thanksgiving Day all the hard work paid off and Sheila received a liver transplant She underwent 11 hours of surgery in Dal- las, Texas, and came through it well. Sheila now has an 80 percent chance of normal life mto adult- hood Waterfest Excelsior Springs has been rich in history ever since it was founded in 1881 Waterfest — the city-wide celebration of Excelsior Springs' mineral water heritage-was held on September 15. 1984 Festivities started early in the morning and the day held a variety of ac- tivities. Arts and crafts dis- plays, flea markets, and food booths lined the streets. Various musical groups such as gospel singers and the band, Hoagie and Pzazz, per- formed throughout the day Various benefits, such as a dance at the Ozark Inn, an aerob- a-thon, and an auction, were also held for Sheila Stifter. the local child that needed a liver transplant The Waterfest is neat because it bnngs people into the usually deserted downtown area,'' said Luella Aubrey, who per- formed with the gospel choir Abiding Branch and is a teacher at ESHS. Snow days Renovation Students had to be careful when walking on the sidewalks in front of the schools during the winter Inches of snow and ice covered the ground nearly the entire winter Bad storms caused school to be cancelled six times. Though these days were fun at the time, they had to be made up and students ended up going to school until June 3. At the end of football season bulldozers moved into Roosevelt Field The bulldozers were to start tearing down the rock wall and field. This was the first phase of the track renovation project to be completed by next foot- ball season. The track project cost about $120,000 and half the cost was paid through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' grant. The rest of the money was raised from contributions, aluminum and newspaper recycling, and from selling'' square yard plots of the track. The amount of money raised could be seen on a sign by the fire station The new track and field will have many attrac- tions. Some new bleach- ers will be put in, an un- derground watering system will be installed, and the track topped with a rubberized compound This project will allow football players to play on a better field, track runners to have home meets, and the fans to have more room to sit. Holidays Holidays often provide a unique atmosphere in the classroom and school In many rooms teachers decorate depending on the occasion Lessons are sometimes centered around the holiday Students anxiously anticipate the holiday va- cations Many times holi- days are celebrated at school before they hap- pen Around Halloween students in the Child De- velopment class spon- sored a party for small children, and members of the Student Council helped serve a Thanksgiv- ing dinner to Senior Citi- zens among other holiday activities 36 m ini'Ma Names worth noting Hollywood bound Rob Condon is one of the most talented men at ESHS. Condon has been involved with music for a long time I have been playing guitar for ten years, and I also play bass and do a lot of vocals, Rob stated ' I have also been mixing and record- ing music for four years Condon also works with area bands. For two summers, he went on a five-state tour with a band from Ozark College Condon had been offered jobs with many bands in K.C. and a job with a top 40 band but has been un- able to accept because of the practice time required and the time required for school. Condon has a bright fu- ture planned for himself. 'I plan to attend the Musi- cians Institute in Holly- wood after graduation. My goal is to play for a living and be the best mu- sician I can Not only did students excel on the playing field, but they also excelled in the classroom. The fol- lowing is a list of scholastic achievers or special awards we thought were worth not- ing Jim Walby Valedictorian and National Merit Scholarship Finalist Mark Sharp Scholarship lanette Weingartner Salutatorian Lori Painter Terri Garbison Scholarship Lesa Wait Christy Cox Scholarship Curt Smoot and Charles Rowe Missouri Scholars Academy Christi Copeland Teacher of the Year Scholarship Grid iron giant Ron Endsley played football all tour years of high school. Ron played varsity his sophomore year and was voted as Rookie of the Year by his teammates His junior year he was chosen Out- standing Defensive player During Endsley's entire high school career, he has placed numerous times on the All-Conference teams. His senior year was his most successful by far He was voted Most Valuable player by the team Endsley was also named All-Conference and All-State both offensively and defensively, and for the first time in ESHS history, a player was se- lected as All-American. The winning of all these awards helped him in be- ing selected to play in the tenth annual all-star foot- ball game in lune held at Arrowhead stadium 8 Honorsba C°nfer once Top pickers Ty and Rex Green got interested in playing the banjo when their father took them to a bluegrass festival That was nearly eight years ago and now they both play. Ty and Rex play in a band from Buckner, Mis- souri, called Dick Hugill and the Over the Hill Gang. They practice to- gether every weekend for about four hours. The band has about 13 shows booked for this summer The brothers have won numerous awards and contests. They travel to Bluegrass festivals and other competitions to take place in the contests. They both agreed they couldn't have done it without the encourage- ment of their father Dad was always there to help us and make sure we did things right, said Rex Each day I pick up my banjo, I always learn more. I guess that is really why I like it so much. There is no limit as to how much a person can learn, commented Ty. , e- Front row: Danna Robb, Courteney Fisher, Donna Robb, Lori Painter, Back row: Brad Hoffman, James Horton, Jeff Brown Summer politics Boys and girls state is held each summer. Juniors from ESHS go each year. At state they learn how the government really works. A big part of state is the elections where a person can go as high as president or just run for mayor. Boys and girls state can be a real learn- ing experience as well as fun Girls state: Kathy Brock Courteney Fisher Boys state: Jeff Brown Grant Dunn Brad Eaves Rick Essig Rich Shepherd Jamie Tremaine Hot picks The yearbook staff took a survey to see what was hot during '85. Students were sur- veyed at random from each grade. The following are the results from that poll. 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'he ' , the '°bot m 'he c as e ’he aoc PV Greg and s pVer reteV fto d VOt'Ct!tthrr'beca' sBton8- throofth week’ f� e aTv pr T e et 'ban recipient . mans rrvM'he d other J art t ' ed armors have rete; ovher o - t transp fb” cUirnio8 (ee Ak' r wob boa[d 8° sa'es divin8 d'sa8 sorV'Va' ° tost'W evebs does noM ta' weeks e pe . lhat sucv , e TVveV rrvusl ProCTmote researchi ;, b T andrnore h- be d°b® ,s shoo'd ' o£ec' fit bfiTe'ore tV Yj? V fwithV bS At a glance Ronnie Edwards, sr., Robert Britt, At a meeting at West, members jr., and Kevin Strickler, sr., wait for of the Tigerettes discuss the the mock wedding to begin. details of an upcoming routine to be performed at a game. Concentrating on his painting of an airplane, Brian Bartlett, jr., puts on the finishing touches in art class. A ZZ99 representative hands out stickers and cups to students between classes as a promotion at ESHS. Giving his okay, John Shepherd takes a break from his job as athletic director. Part of his job is to schedule games. 38 Mini-Mag Follow the yellow brick road is what the seniors said by making a road to put in their hall during Spirit Week. Researching topics in the library at East, Julie Jones, English teacher, assists students with their work. Students were evacuated from East after a bomb threat was called in. The police searched but found no bomb. During home ec fire safety, fire department members brought a truck and equipment and talked to home ec students. The Break-Aways consisted of Mi- chelle Rounkles, so., Ronnie Edwards, sr., Darren McCant, alumnus, and Tom Rickman, jr. Doing laterals, Eddie Bonuchi, sr., works at the strength that won him three consecutive state wres- tling titles. Getting up in front of the class, Tom Rickman, jr., gives his acceptance speech for a mock a- ward in speech class. Mini-Mag 39 Cheering on the team, Lori Painter, sr., and coach Ed Bush provide support. The team won the Conference Championship. Guarding his Belton opponent. Brad Hoffman, sr., supplies the defense. Hoffman was named to the All Conference first team. In the air, Danny Moberly, so., smashes the ball. Moberly was named most valuable player for the season by the team. Led by Jeff Brown, jr., as quarter- back, the Tigers beat Liberty 7-6. Scott Miller, so., provided the ex- tra point that won the game. This year was the first year for softball at ESHS. Gail Coil, jr., swings at the ball. The team fin- ished with a 3-5 season. On his way to his third state championship Eddie Bonuchi, sr., wrestles away. The team finished 10th at state. 40 Sports On his way to a no hitter, Travis Taylor, so., hurls the ball at an op- posing hitter. Ron Fndsley, sr., throws the shot for the school record. Endsley participated in football, basketball and track. Leading the girts cross country team, Kim Doerr, sr., and Stacy Clark, so., set the pace. pant Ct... apcnfo Sports 41 Number one player Bill Griffey, sr., led the golf team to another state appearance. Griffey was named to the All-Metro team. With racket in hand, Tami Hawkins, sr., slams the ball at an opponent. The tennis teams were coached by Paul Allen. For a point Courteney Fisher, jr., goes for the spike. The Varsity Volleyball Team claimed the Dis- trict title. Tigers bring the pistols back home Players walked around with their heads held high at the beginning of the sea- son after winning the first three games against North- east, Richmond, and War- rensburg. But after losing the next five games the players began to get dis- couraged. After the first three games we were think- ing State, but then after the next five, we just wanted to finish .500 ' said Steve johnson, senior. The 1984 Tiger football team completed their sea- son with a record of 4-6. As a team moves throughout a season they set many goals. The Tigers set several goals throughout the season. I wanted the team to play to its potential, said Coach Braa Baughman. The highlight of the sea- son was winning the Liberty game, by a score of 7-6, the Tigers brought home the dueling pistols that Liberty had possession of for the last six years. Many of the players felt that the game against Liberty was the most memorable victo- ry of the season. The Liberty game was the most memorable because we pulled together as a team and won, said Anthony Price, junior. Young, great, and im- proving are a few of the words members of the vanity team used to de- scribe the team and the season. Baughman said, The team was competi- tive. I was proud all season long of their effort. I felt we were competitive in almost all of our games. We could very easily have had a winning season. The players kept trying even though we had some disappointing scores. There have been many reasons given on why peo- le think the Tigers had a etter season over last year. A combination of better coaching, an ade- quate quarterback corps, and a strong defense helped us to be better than last year, said Johnson. Senior Ron Endsley said, Younger players did good to fill in for the lack of sen- iors; they handled the pres- sure of playing. At the annual football banquet special awards were given. Jeff Winkler, sophomore was the recipi- ent of the Rookie of tne Year award, Aaron Spor, senior, received the 110 Percent award, and Endsley received the Most Valuable Player award. by Kamala Thompson The offensive line moves closer to the goal during the Liberty game. The Tigers brought home the Dueling Pistols after a six-year wait. � . Coach Bill Tuck helps Jeff Brown, jr„ after he injured his knee. Scott Sapp and Ty Green, jrs., provide moral support. Coach Brad Baughman receives messages from the tower at Roo- sevelt Field. This was Baughman's first year as head coach for the Ti- gers. In the game against O'Hara, lames Horton, sr„ almost has a punt blocked. The Tigers lost that last game by a score of 74). 42 Varsity Football Raised high. Coach Baughman is carried off the field after the Liberty game. The Tigers won the game 7-6. Handing the ball to Larry Stirewalt, sr., Jeff Brown, jr., helps the Tigers move closer to the goal in the O'Hara game. Coach Ralph Edwards helps Ron Endsley, sr., off the field. Endsley was named All-State First Team both offensively and defensively. The pistols are proudly displayed in the trophy case at West High School. This was the first time since 1978 that the Tigers have had them. VARSITY FOOTBALL ESHS OPP. 25-0 Northeast 21-9 Richmond 7-6 Warrensburg 7-12 Belton 0-18 NKC 0-10 Center 7-33 LaFayette 0-8 Ruskin 7-6 Liberty 0-7 O'Hara 4-6 Total Front row: Mike Hunsel, Troy Jones, Scott Mawby, James Horton, Ron Endsley, Curtis Weigand, Aaron Spor, Steve Johnson, Larry Stirewalt Second row: Andy Waddell, Rob- ert Britt, Brent Kramer, Brad Eaves, Tim Seal, Scott Sapp, David Rimmer, Eric Hammond, Jimmy Lewis, Jeff Falkner, Third row: Steve Lamley, Kris Riggs, Bill Tucker, Ty Green, Tim Server, Tim Cecil, Jeff Brown, Jerry McNary, Anthony Price Fourth row: Larry Barham, Chris Jones, Wayne Loftin, Jeff Winkler, Eddie Green- wood, Larry Umphrey, Jeff Eckersley, Scott Miller Back row: John Quinn, Jeff Winkler, Randy Hon, Dan Bemis All-State - Ron Endsley All-Conference - First Team-Ron Endsley and lames Horton Second Team —Jimmy Lewis and Brent Kramer Honorable Mention - Anthony Price and Robert Britt All-American — Ron Endsley Varsity Football 43 Up and down seasons The Junior Varsity and Freshman football teams worked hard for the records they achieved. They started getting ready for the season long before it began. Toward the end of the summer they started having morning and evening practices. They were tough, but we need- ed them, and they payed off, said Mike Horfman, freshman. The freshman coaches were Lou Wisniewski, Don Roberts, and Jesse Hall. The manager was Joe Creim. The freshmen had a very good season with a record of 4-2-1. Rusty Kawikami, fresh- man, commented that his best game was against NKC when they tied 13-13. The Junior Varsity team consisted of 17 players, which made it difficult to substitute when someone was injured or needed a rest. They only had a few injuries throughout the year. Scott Miller, sopho- more, received an ankle in- jury and Bill Tucker, sopho- more, received the most serious injury with a bone chip. The Junior Varsity, coached by Greg Rich and Don Gerber, had a record of 1-6. My first year at Ex- celsior was a rewarding experience. I didn't realize how much work is involved in coaching, but I enjoy ev- ery minute of it,” said coach Rich. by Andrea Creek Kristy Rehkop JV defensive lineman Brennan Hampton runs to help his teammates tackle an opponent. Hampton played |V and some varsity games. Rusty Kawikami, fr., runs with the ball on an offensive play against O'Hara. During a |V game, Scott Miller, so., attempts to gain yardage. Watching from the bench Chris Quick and Dustin Coon, fr., watch as the freshman team wins another game. 44 JV Freshman Football Standing on the sidelines, the JV players watch the game intensely while the cheerleades get ready to add spirit. The freshman defensive team moves to tackle the ball carrier. Breaking a tackle, Jerry McNary, so., runs the ball as Ty Green, jr., moves into the block. The JV team had several close games but only won one game. After the snap, a freshman Tiger fights to gain some yardage. The fresh- man team record was 4-2-1. Freshman Football Front row: Lance Baughman, David Hennings, Steve Seely, Donnie Greim, Brad Shelton, Andy Staponski, Donnie Carter, Tim Mael, Travis Barker Second row: Shane Pennington, Jeff Harman, Mike Hand, Chris Williams, Chris Fisk, Todd Wilson, Chris Quick, Jonathan O'Dell Third row: Kory Manley, David Muro, Allen Williams, Seth Brown, Rusty Kawikami, Mike Hoffman, Kenny Brock, Fourth Row: Bobby Stirewalt, Craig Winkler, Manager John Stalder, Manager Joe Greim, Jimmy Shelton, Dustin Coon, Robbie Timmans Back row: Coach Don Roberts, Coach Lou Wisniewski, Coach Jesse Hall JV Freshman Football 45 Varsity spikes to success Silence hovered over the gymnasium when Lori Painter, senior, didn't get up from a fall trying to recover a play. The game was inter- rupted when team members gathered around her. Painter had injured her knee and was not able to continue to lay in the Sectionals volley- all match against Warrens- burg held at CMSU. The crowd was motion- less while Painter was helped up and carried to the bench. I felt a lot of pain and I was mad at myself for getting hurt. I was thinking about the game and I immediately thought about basketball, Painter said. The game continued, but the spirit diminished. The team lost to the Warrens- burg Tigers by the scores of 15-7 and 15-8. The varsity volleyball team finished their season with a 19-3 record. This was the Tiger's fourth year as conference champions. Conference was tougher this year, but we played well, even though we tied, said Crystal Martin, senior. This year they shared the title with the Belton Pirates. Belton had been able to make a comeback and beat the Tigers making the con- ference record identical. This year's varsity team had a lot of experience. The girls have been winners since the eighth grade, Coach Larry Tesar said. )oy Orava, senior, agreed with Coach Tesar and said, We've had many winning seasons, but this year has been our most successful. Although there were only three juniors on the team, they contributed to a sea- son of victories. ”1 think we all got to be really close and worked well together, said Courteney Fisher, junior. The player's practices were hard but rewarding, and it showed in their per- formance. One of the most memo- rable moments was defeat- ing our rivals, the Truman Patriots. The team's three losses were to Belton, Ray Pec, and Oak Park. Several awards were giv- en at the volleyball ban- quet. Painter received Most Valuable Player. Donna Robb, received the award for Best Sportsmanship. Most Improved Player went to Crystal Martin. First Team All-Conference honor went to Painter. Second Team All-Conference honors went to Danna and Donna Robb. Courteney Fisher re- ceived honorable mention, by Kelly Cremem Julie Allen Coach Larry Tesar discusses the Donna Robb, sr., spikes the ball next play with the team during a over blockers. Seniors Jill Orava timeout. There were nine seniors and lyndi Casto cover for the on the Varsity team. block. Bill Huls, JV coach, announces the Varsity starting lineup. The team players await the arrival of the sixth player. Deanna Mapes, sr., warms up with a team member before the game. Warm-up exercises were part of pre-game action. 46 Varsity Volleyball Spiking over a blocker, Courteney Fisher scores a point. Fisher was one of three juniors on the team. The team stretches out before a home game. They tied for the conference championship with Belton. Team members talk while waiting for the JV team to complete the Truman match. The Varsity team upset the Patriots, a top ten ranked team. Seniors Lori Painter, Crystal Martin and Loretta Carder come into the gym after a pep talk. Carder was out part of the season due to illness. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL First row: Courteney Fisher, Lori Painter, Kelley Wright, Lyndi Casto, Jill Orava Back row; Coach Larry Tesar, Angelia Farris, Deanna Mapes, Crystal Martin, Joy Orava, Donna Robb, Danna Robb (Loretta Carder not Pictured) ESHS OPP. 15-6, 15-4 15-1, 15-4 3rd place 15-2, 15-12 1st place 15-2. 17-15 6-15, 8-15 1015, 15-12. 15-4 13-15, 15-7, 15-0 1015, 15-4, 15-9 15-4, 15-6 15-8, 15-5 15-6, 15-4 15-9, 15-1 15-11, 15-11 15-8, 1015, 5-15 Ruskin Liberty Belton Tourn. Center Winnetonka Tourn NKC Oak Park Belton Lee’s Summit Truman Ruskin St Mary's Liberty Center NKC Belton Varsity Volleyball 47 JV 13-5. Freshmen undefeated The Junior Varsity Volley- ball team ended their sea- son with a 13-5 record. The teams only losses were to Oak Park twice, Truman twice and Ray Pec once. We never fell apart as a team no matter what the situation was. Coach Bill Huls said. 'To back up my comment the Lee's Summit game proved it.” We arrived late and thought we had to forfeit the first game, then we lost the sec- ond one because of a misunderstanding between the referees and the coaches we didn't forfeit the first game. We got a chance to come back, and we did. We won the next two games, he said. We had a good season overall. We started out slow in the tournaments but we came back later in the season, Kathy Swoboda, Junior, said. Coach Huls has been a lot of fun as a coach and we will miss him. I am looking forward to next year and playing my best for my senior year, Dawn Wilmurth, junior, said. The Freshman Volleyball team had an excellent sea- son going undefeated with a record of 14-0. They will go very far in the years to come and I am going to be there to watch them progress. When they become varsity players I look for them to go very, very far,” Coach Donna Williams said. would hate to see these girls pulled apart. As a team they should stick to- gether. There is nothing I could have changed to make them better players as a freshman team. I am very impressed with our winning season and I am looking forward to playing again next year and improving my serving, said Kim Sharp, freshman. After warm-ups and a pep talk from Coach Bill Huls the junior Varsity team comes on to the court. The JV finished at 13-5. Eyeing her spot Gina Willimetz, so., prepares to serve. Willimetz suffered a leg injury and was sidelined several games. Down for the dig, Lezlee Hamil- ton, fr., attempts to pass the ball. Tracy Cave, fr., moves in to back her up. r For the point, Christi Fisher, fr., serves during a home game at East. The freshman team was un- defeated. 48 JV Freshman Volleyball Ready for the pass, Laura White, Up for the spike Krista Johnson, fr., so., sets herself up to send the goes for the point ball to setter Gina Willimetz o. A Tiger timeout brings the JV team into the huddle. Despite a few disappointing matches the team had a good season. Spiking over the defense, Gail Coil, jr., attempts to pass her Center opponents. ESHS defeated Center twice. Junior Varsity Volleyball Front row: Kelly Woods, Lori Pennington, Kristy Rehkop, Gail Coil, Lynda Painter, Gina Willimetz. Back row: Christin Farris, Dawn Wilmurth, Kathy Swoboda, Michelle Rounkles, Laura White, Kara Wendt, Lana Painter, Coach Bill Huls ESHS Opp. 15-5 15-9 15-13,11-15,15-6 7-15,15-8,15-11 15-4,14-15,15-10 Lost Fourth Won 15,7, 2-15,15-7 3-15,15-2,12-15 Won 15-3,15-9 15-2,15-2 Won Won 12-15,15-9,15-11 Ruskin Liberty Center NKC Oak Park Oak Park Tourn Belton Lee's Summit Truman Ruskin St. Mary's Liberty Center NKC Belton 13-5 Total Freshman Volleyball Front Row: Shannon Winders, Tracy Cave, Theresa Mayes, Kim Sharp, Lezlee Hamilton, Angela McAfee, Jill Morse. Middle row: Christy Fisher, Lori Birkeness, Rachelle Wilhite, Paula Kopp, Jane Downer, Krista Johnson. Back Row: Coach Donna Williams ESHS OPP. First 15-5,11-5,15-3 15-9,15-9 15-2,15-13 15-0,15-8 15-4,15-5 15-9,7-15,15-1 15-9,7-15.15-9 15-4,15-10 15- 4,15-9 16- 14,14-16.15-10 First 14-0 ESHS Tourn Oak Park Liberty NKC Kearney Park Hill South Blue Springs William Chrisman Park Hill North Liberty Truman NKC Tourn. Total JV Freshman VolleybaII 49 Team overcomes illness to stay— In the Running Despite the illness and in- jury that the girls cross country team faced, they pulled together as a team and took seven runners to state. Coach Barbara Buehrer said, We had an extremely talented group of girls that worked hard to make a good showing at state. The Tigers took seven out of nine team members to the meet. The Tigers took sixth place at the state tour- nament with Stacy Clark, sophomore, leading the way for Excelsior by taking eleventh place. Kim Bowes, sophomore, also a state qualifier, said that, We were better at state than last year because we worked as a team. The team posted an impressive record winning the Excelsior Springs Ten- Mile Relay, the Ray Pec Invitational, and the St. )oe Lafayette Invitational. The girls placed seventh in the Park Hill Invitational and sixth in the Liberty Invita- tional. Because of illness three of their top five runners could not compete at the Excelsior Springs Invitational and the team took their lowest place of the year, twelfth. This low placing didn't get the girls down. They came back to take third at conference and also at district. Kim Doerr, senior, stated that, Even though we had a rough season, we had no bad meets. Everyone gave 100 percent. The girls cross country team is already looking ahead to a bright season next year. Kim Krier, sophomore, said that, We will have a good season next year if everyone works harder at practice and takes it more seriously. Coach Buehrer is looking for new talent and hoping for improvement over this year's times. by Jeri Sloan Audra Andrew All-District honors were received Stacey Huey, so., passes her op- by Kim Doerr, sr., and Stacy Clark, ponent at a home meet. Huey so. At the District Tournament was a returning letterman for the Clark and Doerr placed 7th and girls cross country team. 8th respectively. Although Kim Krier, so., was out half of the season due to illness Coach Buehrer felt she was an as- set to the team. 50 Girls Cross Country Before the E.S. Invitational Kim Doerr, sr., receives a bit of en- couragement from friend Beth Peterson, sr. Doerr was the captain of the Tiger team. At the E.S. Invitational Coach Buehrer encourages Kim Teat, fr., and Dawn Hendricks, jr. The Ti- gers finished 12th out of 15 teams. All-State runner Stacy Clark, so., shows her winning form. Clark had an 11th place finish at the State Tournament. Front row: Kim Krier, Robin Kinney, Kim Teat, Kim Doerr, Coach Barbara Buehrer Back row; Cindy Brelsford, Kim Bowes, Stacey Huey, Dawn Hendricks Wins Losses Meet Place 2- 0 Ex. Spgs. Relay 2nd 15- 6 Park Hill Inv. 9th 6- 0 Raymore-Peculiar Inv. 1st 7- 5 Liberty Inv 13th 6- 0 Lafayette Inv. 1st 3- 3- 11 2 Ex. Spgs. Inv. Conference 10th 2nd 5- 2 District 1st 9- 5 State 10th 64 40 Total All-Conference: Kim Doerr All-District: Kim Doerr, Stacy Clark All-State: Stacy Clark Girls Cross Country 51 Despite a season of ups and downs, the boys cross country team put their B©$t lOOt TOrWOrd The Boys cross country team's season could be compared to a roller coaster ride. Many of the runners had up and down individual performances. They either were doing very well or very poorly, but they ran well as a team said Coach Roger Stucki. Mike Gardner, senior, commented, The quality of this year's team was a lot better than last years. One of their best efforts during the season was at the St. loseph Lafayette Invitational which they won for the third year in a row, which was exceptional. It poured down rain making the course even rougher. We like running in the rain, commented Coach Stucki. The varsity team placed tenth at the state cross country meet held in jeffer- son City. On October 27, the team faired better and won the District meet held in Excelsi- or Springs. Tim Barney, sen- ior, finished first. Barney had been the first or sec- ond runner for the team the past four years. He leads the list of single-sea- son medal winners. One of the most memo- rable races this year was when the freshman runners took second at the Liberty Invitational with 15 to 20 metro teams competing. JV won the Ray-Pec Festi- val placing in front of St. Mary's by over seven minutes. Gene Malott, sopho- more, received the trophy won at the festival for his outstanding performance in the race. Winning the trophy felt good inside exclaimed Malott, I started out just to gain endurance for my spirits and ended up winning a trophy and a let- ter award. Chris Cogdill, freshman, received the trophy for his performance in the Ray-Pec Invitational. In the freshman race at the Ray Pec Festival, )im Murphy, received the tro- phy earned in the race, The season went very well, explained Murphy, the freshman team was only beaten by Raytown South twice and Park Hill once. The Freshman Cross Country Team had an out- standing season. They had strong performances time after time, and won two freshman invitationals. by Tracy Ronimous Amy Ragan David Outian, so., passes another opponent on his way to the finish line. Outain ran for the varsity team. Striving hard to beat his own time, Mike Gardner, sr., runs hard to- Tim Barney, sr., was the team's wards the finish line. Gardner was top runner. Barney finished first at the number two runner for the the District meet. varsity team. 52 Boys Cross Country Trying to catch up with a Center runner, Eddie Adair, sr., pushes Shawn Harris, jr., keeps the pace, on. Adair was named most im- Harris was hampered throughout proved runner of the season. the season with a knee injury. Running his best, Dennis Zolotor, sr., strives to keep the pace. Zolotor was the number five run- ner on the team and finished third at District. ( BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Front row: Monte Porter, Jon Purgason, Tim Barney, Dennis Zolotor, Mike Gardner, Pat Kitchell Middle row: David Outain, Gene Malott, David Grace, Shawn Harris, Todd Bemdt, David Purgason, Andrew Murrant, Dan Purgason Back row: Chad Mamholtz, Tim Glaser, fared Bruns, Jim Murphy, Brock Moon, Chris Cogdill Wins Losses Meet 2 -1 Ex. Spgs. 10-mile Relay 2nd 10 -8 Park Hill Invitational 9th 10 -0 Ray-Pec Invitational 1st 5 -12 Liberty Invitational 13th 8 -0 Lafayette Invitational 1st 15 -9 Ex Spgs. Invitational 10th 4 -1 Suburban Small 6 Conf. 2nd 4 -0 District 1st 6 -9 State 10th 64 -40 Total Boys Cross Country 53 Players serve to success A winning record was in store for the Varsity Girls Tennis Team as they de- feated Higginsville 3-2 in their first match of the year. Under the direction of Coach Paul Allen the team finished with a 8-6 record. I think it was a good year. There were some very high caliber matches played. One of our main goals was to improve our record from last year and we did that. Senior Leslie Livingston, who received the team's Most Valuable Player award, filled the number one position and finished with a 6-8 singles record and 11-9 doubles record. Livingston paired with Senior Tami Hawkins in doubles action. Hawkins fin- ished with a 9-4 singles record and a 7-9 doubles record. The two were named to the All-Confer- ence second team. Livingston paired up with Senior Sandy McGinnis, the number three varsity player, to advance to the quarter finals of the district tourna- ment. McGinnis finished 10- 6 in her doubles play. Most of McGinnis' dou- bles matches were played with Loretta Woods, junior, who finished with a 9-8 doubles record. “We were really improved in our dou- bles play, commented All- en. Livingston and Hawkins were named co-captains of the squad. McGinnis received aw- ards for the Best Doubles and best Overall records. We had a good season this year and there are some very good players re- turning next year. Lori Rickman, sopho- more, saw some varsity ac- tion, as did jennifer Lowry, junior. Freshman Becca Living- ston was named the team's Most Improved Player. Hawkins received the Best Singles record and Best Performance awards. feel it was a successful but very emotional season. I'm glad it's over. by Denise Kirby Monique Payne Showing the style for which she received the most valuable player award, Leslie Livingston, sr., volleys the ball. Sandy McGinnis, sr„ shows her forehand strength. McGinnis re- ceived the best doubles and best overall record awards. Tami Hawkins, sr., returns the ball for a win. She received best singles and best performance awards. 54 Girls Tennis JV nets a 10-2 season Jennifer Lowry, jr., prepares to re- The team's most improved player, turn the serve. Lowry has been on Becca Livingston, fr., stretches for the tennis team for two years. the ball. Livingston's Varsity record was 3-4 singles and 1-0 doubles. Loretta Woods, jr., shows the JV and Varsity teams her style. Woods played number three Varsity most of the year. The junior Varsity team was strong ' said coach Paul Allen, and it showed in the team's record of 102. The )V tennis team also went undefeated 7-0 in conference play. Coach Al- len said the team won by always playing a maximum of seven players. Kelly Brooks, Sophomore, said, I feel we had a lot of team spirit. This year was one of our best seasons because JV won confer- ence. Coach Allen was really proud of )V, he said. The only drawback was that he felt that he didn't have the time, being the only tennis coach, to devote to the )V players that he would have liked to. The freshman and a lot of first-year players had a lot to do with the fine sea- son. Kim Kirchmeyer, soph- omore, had the best jV singles record at 9-2, and Kerri Kopriva had the best jV doubles record at 12-4. Kim Kirchmeyer, sopho- more, said, We were real- ly strong. The freshman really helped. Some other outstanding statistics of last season ac- cording to coach Allen were, Lori Rickman, sopho- more, 5-2 singles. Diana Stephens, sophomore, 10-4 doubles. Dana Deckard, freshman, 14-6 doubles. Becca Livingston, freshman, 9-4 singles. by Paul Cecil — GIRLS TENNIS------------- -------------1--f—;— ■ —:—r Front row: Kim Kirchmeyer, Jodi Nickols, Leslie Livingston, Tami Hawkins, Loretta Woods, Jennifer Lowry, Sherry Hart, Lorrie Dubin, Anette Hampton, and Kelly Brooks. Back row; Diane Ste- phens, LoAnn Halden, Terri Nelson, Dana Deckard, Kelly Merit, Diana Forbes, Keri Kopriva, Becca Livingston, Lori Rickman, and Coach Paul Allen. Opponent Higginsville Oak Park Wm. Chrisman Liberty Richmond Ruskin Oak Park Novice Lexington Park Hill Belton Central Tourn. Center Carrollton Conference Tourn Hickman Mills NKC Richmond District Dual Record Conference Record •Conference Matches Varsity JV 3-2 5-0 05 05 2-3 4-1 1-4 4-1 5-0 4-1 3-2 5-0 — 3rd 5-0 3-0 05 2-3 5-0 4-1 7th — 1-4 3-2 6-3 8th 5-0 5-0 1-4 3-2 6-3 — 10th — 8-6 102 3-4 7-0 Girls Tennis 55 Yell leader added as New addition to cheerleaders Give me a T ..., came the familiar cheer in an unfamiliar voice. This year cheerleading tryouts were open to boys as well as girls. Sophomore Curt Smoot was a new addition to the fall cheerleading squad as Excelsior Springs' first yell leader in several years. Bill Tucker and Mark Huett joined Smoot as yell leaders during basketball season. They were unable to cheer during fall because they played football. Yell leaders were added in hopes that crowd participa- tion would increase. I wanted to get parents involved, rather than the pep club doing all the cheering,” Smoot said. Smoot practiced regularly with the cheerleaders and was invited to attend camp. There were a variety of reactions to the addition of the yell leaders. Kathleen Roe, a junior varsity cheerleader com- mented, ”1 think it's a change for the squad and I think he helped to get the crowd more enthusiastic. Rose Petersen, a fresh- man cheerleader, said, It's good they finally got a guy cheerleader. Grant Dunn, junior, said, “It's all right, but if you get more boys to go out, they will get more support. Besides cheering at all home and away games, the cheerleaders also participat- ed in the Tiger Troopers or- ganization. Sponsors Judi Andrew, Roselee Brown, and Cathy Crist had each girl choose a secret pal from the list of players who would receive secret gifts and notes as support. The players expressed thanks in several ways when the season ended. Scott Sapp was my se- cret pal and ne always told me thank you the day he Awaiting the start, the varsity cheerleaders prepare for the Homecoming parade. Prepara- tions for the parade began after school. got his presents, Monique Payne said. I plan on doing some- thing nice for Leanne Wormsley who was my se- cret pal and made me a lot of cookies, Steve Johnson said about his secret pal. Summer activities for the cheerleaders included the UCA cheerleading camp held at CMSU in Warrens- burg. The varsity girls re- ceived a blue ribbon each night on cheer evaluation. They also brought the Spirit Stick home at the end of the week. The cheerleaders also sponsored the annual Cheerleading Mini-Clinic for one week in August. The cheerleaders worked with girls ages three to fourteen years old. The girls were taught basic cheers and the older girls learned a pom- pon routine. by Christi Copeland Kim Doerr junior Varsity cheerieaders front: julie Peterman, Renee Peppers middle: Tina Roush, ).). Hanson back: Kathleen Roe, Andrea Creek. Seniors Audra Andrew and Theresa Earies take a break from cheering at the O'Hara game. Both girls cheered for four years. Sophomores Tina Roush, J.J. Han- son, and Renee Peppers cheer on the )V football team. The team lost to their opponent at Rich- mond. 56 Fall Cheerleadaers At the O'Hara football game the varsity cheering squad shows their support. The cheerleaders partici- pate at all football games. Freshman cheerleaders perform 'Fire up' for the onlooking crowd. East High held Pep Rallies on the afternoons of games. Varsity cheerleaders front: Shelly Duncan, Monique Payne, Lori Patterson, back: Audra Andrew, Theresa Earles, Jennifer Allan. Fall Cheerleaders 57 In preparation for the Homecom- ing coronation ceremony, Dana Mapes, sr., and Gina Thomas, jr., discuss plans. During a home performance, Erin Kurtz, fr., Michelle Parker, so., and Missy Brown, jr., smile for the crowd. A pre-game show is performed by the squad at a home football game. They performed at all home games. At the State Wrestling Tourna- ment, Susan Shouse, Dana Mapes, Kim Whitley, and Deana Roush, srs., performed. All they want to do is dance I think this year was a success even though the Spring Show didn't work out. The most important thing was our performance 1 at the State Wrestling Tour- nament ' replied Lisa Han- nah, jr., on the Tigerette season. This year's Tigerette squad put in long hours of work to put on their many fine performances. The squad performed at all home football, wrestling and both boys and girls basketball games. Practices began last summer before school started to prepare for the year. During the summer the Tigerettes attended the Superstar Drill Team Camp at SMSU in Springfield. The squad won the Sweep- stakes Award and the Spirit Pom. Vicki lohnson, sopho- more, was named a Superstar girl. She was giv- en the opportunity to perform in Hawaii or Ireland. “It was quite an honor ' she replied, they chose ten girls out of about 800. Winning was worth all of the hard work put in throughout the weelc. Most of the squad agreed performing at the State Wrestling Tournament was the highlight of the It was scary at first, but once the music started it was easy,'' agreed Amy Lodwick and Erin Kurtz, freshmen. The squad consisted of 20 girls and was sponsored by ludy Stonum. The cap- tains for the season were Susan Shouse and Dana Mapes, seniors. They were in charge of making up new routines and keeping order. The squad also per- formed at a Missouri Wes- tern College Basketball game. by Steve Reed Waiting to march off the court, Vicki lohnson, so., symbolizes her finish with her arm in the air. 58 Tigerettes The 1984-85 Tigerette squad front row: Deana Roush, Dana Mapes, Susan Shouse, Kim Whitley Sec- ond row Sharon Sanborn, Mi- chelle Pearson, K.K. Condon, Gina Thomas, Lisa Hannah, Lara Phalp, Missy Brown Third row Vicki Johnson, Michelle Parker, Gina Pettegrew, Michelle Quick, Shelly Hartman, Christy Mitchell, Fourth row Dlisa Arnold, Amy Lodwick, Erin Kurtz. At the Homecoming, Courtwarm- ing and Matwarming ceremonies the Tigerettes provided an entryway for the candidates. The first place Tigerette car is parked on Concourse Ave. The car is owned by sponsor Judy Stonum. In step for the Homecoming pa- rade, Michelle Pearson, concen- trates on keeping pace. Music was provided by the band. Tigerettes 59 For the first time in 18 years the Tigers were in the district finals and Courting Success The thing I will remem- ber most about this team is that they always gave 100 percent, Coach Bob Curtis said about his varsity team. The Tigers won six of their 10 conference games to finish third in the Small Six Conference. The team finished the season with a winning record of 15-13. In their first outing the Ti- gers posted three consecu- tive wins to finish first in the Higginsville Tournament. The team defeated Pleasant Hill, Higginsville, and Rich- mond to win the champion- ship. The players felt their sea- son went very well. We played up to our potential. For the first time in a long time the big Kansas City schools respect us, Brad Hoffman, senior, said of this year's season. The most memorable game for most of the players was the Belton game at home. The Tigers defeated the Pirates by a score of 81-77. Excelsior outscored their opponents by four points in the fourth overtime. Belton was a very emo- tional game and I'm just glad we won, jeff Brown, junior, commented after the game. On February 26, the team traveled to St. Joe Benton to participate in Dis- trict. Facing Platte City the Tigers were victorious, beating their opponent 76- 50. The team defeated sec- ond seeded Savannah by 14 points in their next game. The Tigers then faced St. Joe Benton in the champi- onship game on March 1. The team had not come this far in District competi- tion since 1967. Excelsior lost to St. Joe Benton in the finals by a score of 79-52. Most people don't know that we are the first team in 18 years to go to the District finals, Mike Whitney, junior, stated about the game. Three of the Tigers re- ceived All-Conference hon- ors. James Horton and Brad Hoffman, seniors, were named to the first team. Jeff Brown received honorable mention. James Horton broke the single season scoring record with 564 points. Rich Shep- herd, junior, posted a single season assist record of 191. This earned him a fourth place position in career assists. The Tigers also voted on team members to be awarded performance hon- ors. Most Valuable Player went to James Horton. Rich Shepherd was given the Hustle Award, and Brad Hoffman was named Most Improved. The Tigers' teamwork greatly contributed to the success of the season. We had a great bunch of guys on the team. The juniors came in and did a great job. This was the most unselfish team I've been on and it was a fun year, Brad Hoffman said as he summed up the year. by Christi Copeland Kim Doerr As a time out is called. Coach Bob Curtis explains the situation to his team. Curtis has been coaching for seven years. In the air. Brad Hoffman, sr., shoots over his Liberty opponent. The Most Improved Award was given to Hoffman A jump ball pits Jeff Brown, jr., against a Northtown opponent. Brown received All-Conference Honorable Mention. 60 Boys Varsity Basketball Ready for an offensive rebound, Ron Endsley, sr., and Jeff Brown, jr., watch as James Horton, sr., shoots from the top of the key. Tiger guard Mike Whitney, jr., scrambles to recover a loose ball in the game against NKC. Excelsior defeated the Hornets 42-33. Watching for a rebound all Tigers stand ready. The Tigers open ev- ery season with the Black and Gold game. Point guard Rich Shepherd, jr., starts the offensive play. Shepherd sets a new single season assist record of 191. Defending the goal, James Horton, sr., blocks out his Center opponent. Horton received Hon- orable Mention to the All-Metro Team. VARSITY BASKETBALL Varsity Boys Basketball Team: Coach Bob Curtis, Coach Lou Wisniewski, Robert Carmichael, Ron Endsley, Jim Lewis, James Horton, Jeff Brown, Brad Hoffman, Mike Whitney, Steve Johnson, Rich Shepherd, Paul Cecil, manager. ESHS OPP. 1st place Higginsville Tourn. 62-38 Chillicothe 68-50 Kearney 67-79 St. Joe Benton 57-56 Center 79-60 Platte City 6th place William Jewell Tourn 53-41 Liberty 81-77 Belton 4th place Liberty Tourn. 61-44 Ft. Osage 70-77 NKC 58-67 Park Hill 58-68 Ruskin 56-61 Center 58-44 Liberty 53-52 Belton 42-33 NKC 51-78 Ruskin 2nd place District ALL CONFERENCE Brad Hoffman, James Horton HONORABLE MENTION Jeff Brown ALL-METRO HONORABLE MENTION: James Horton Boys Varsity Basketball 61 The Tigers try to gain control of the ball during a Kim Bryant, sr. and Beth Peterson, sr., enjoy a JV bas- Sophomore basketball game. The sophomore team ketball season. The games provided an outlet of fun finished the season with a record of 10-5. for many high school students. Wayne Loftin, so., shoots the ball during a Sophomore basketball game. Loftin was also a member of the JV team. Junior Varsity Basketball JV Basketball: Coach Bob Curtis, Scott Miller, Robert Owens, Todd Reuscher, Ed Donovan, Jim Lewis, Randy Hon, Kenny Shockley, Jeff Falkner, Coach Lou Wisniewski ESHS OPP. 66-32 Chillicothe 72-40 Kearney 48-40 St. Joe Benton 54- 49 Center 72-37 Platte County 63-40 Liberty 66-54 Belton 59-60 Fort Osage 74-70 NKC 55- 58 Park Hill 56- 50 Ruskin 65- 55 Center 66- 29 Liberty 55-53 Belton 54-39 NKC 39-60 Ruskin 13-3 Total Everyone looks on as Mike Hoffman, fr., goes for a free throw. Fresh- men had an A team record of 10-5 and a B team record of 3-9. Rex Green, David Hennings, Korey Manley and Johnathon O'Dell all concentrate on the ball during a Freshman basketball game. The fresh- man team had both a good offense and defense during the season. 62 JV Boys Basketball Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Varsity teams were On the ball I thought this year's freshman boys basketball season went great. It brought back memories of the last generation that I coached, said )ohn Shep- herd, freshman boys bas- ketball coach. After losing their first game of the season to Park Hill, the Freshman Boys Bas- ketball Team came back with a victory over Oak Park 36-31. The freshman Tigers completed their sea- son with a 10-5 record. Mike Hoffman, led the Ti- gers with 163 points and 85 rebounds. Korey Manley, led in the free throw percentage with 70 percent. The Sophomore Boys Basketball team ended their season with a 10-5 record. It was great having a winning season. It was a lot of fun, said Travis Taylor, sophomore. Wayne Loftin, was the leader in total points, scoring 183 points for the sophomore Tigers. Randy Hon, led the sea- son high in offensive rebounds and defensive rebounds. Hon- also played on the junior Varsity team part of the season. With a record of 14-4, the junior Varsity team fin- ished their season as Con- ference Champions. Ed Donovan, sophomore, led in most of tne junior Varsity individual statistics. Donovan scored 201 points, had 50 Offensive rebounds and 74 Defensive rebounds. It was great winning conference, commented Ken Shockley, junior. After taking his shot, Mark Edwards, fr., and his teammates watch for the results. The fresh- men teams were coached by John Shepherd. Front row: Dennis Thomas, Jimmy Isley, Wayne Loftin, Scott Mill- er, Mike Sellers, David Martin, Travis Taylor, Steriing Edwards, mgr., back row: Coach Ralph Edwards, Gene Malott, Bill Cowling, Todd Reuscher, Ed Donovan, Jeff Mills, Randy Hon, |on Saura, Jeff Eckersley ESHS OPP. 56-45 NKC 45-35 Belton 60-53 Winnetonka 55-52 Liberty 53-46 Park Hill 44-49 Grandview 70-51 Richmond 50-47 NKC 51-73 Park Hill 39-34 Kearney 47-59 Lee s Summit 54-46 Liberty 52-74 Truman 60-44 Liberty 40-55 Park Hill 10-5 Total FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Front row: Dour Faulkner, Donnie Carter. Scott Craven. Allan WiNiarm. Jared Bruns second row: korey Manley. Jim Shelton. Mike Hand, Bryon leffers, Todd Wilson, Brian Babb, Chad Mamholt . lonathon O'Dell back row: lisa Johnson, statistician; Sheryl levi, statistician; Keith Davis, Scott McCoy, Mike Hoffman, John Peebles, David Hennings, Seth Brown. Mark Fdwards, Brad Shelton, David Shepherd, mgr., Allison Shaw, statistician A Team B Team 38-48 24-21 Park Hill South 36-31 24-37 Oak Park 42-24 5-20 Kearney 36-44 22-42 Liberty 40-26 Platte City 55-40 Kearney 32-45 47-48 St. loe Central 45-40 23-39 Liberty 44-35 16-37 Park Hill North 44-31 40-38 Oak Park 70-31 30-49 NKC 43-37 43-37 St. Mary's 36-29 NKC 44-47 Liberty 39-54 Park Hill North 22-52 Blue Springs 16-70 Lee s Summit 10-5 3-9 Team Totals Sophomore Freshman Basketball 63 Girls share championship The Varsity Girls Basket- ball season started with a new coach and a winning record. They finished the season with a record of 9-1 and earned the conference co-championship title. The Tigers improved their season over last year. I thought the season went well. I don't think people expected us to end at 17-6 and conference co-champs. It also surprised some of the players. After last year's experience we didn't have much experience; the gaps were filled with six return- ing lettermen,'' Danna Robb, senior, said. Four of the six returning lettermen made the All Conference team. Danna Robb, Donna Robb, and Lori Painter, sen- iors, were named to the first team and Courteney Fisher, junior, received Hon- orable Mention. Painter played only part of the sea- son due to a knee injury. It really depressed me a lot not being able to play. I really was ready to start playing again, Painter said. This year the girls were coached by Ed Bush who has been involved in coach- ing for 25 years. Mr. Bush was a lot more strict than Mrs. King (last year's coach). He had a more serious and strict attitude toward winning. It was a lot different having a male coach, Fisher said. Last year it was a lot harder physically but the coaching was easier. This year it was totally opposite, Chris Short, junior, said. The high scorer for the season was Danna Robb with 375 points for the sea- son and an average of 16.3 points per game. Danna Robb led in assists with 79 and Kelley Wright, junior, led in rebounds with 132. The four seniors on the team accounted for 824 points, 68 percent of the total. Throughout the season the team made many goals. Having a winning season, winning the Higginsville Tournament, not losing any home games, and winning District were a few the Ti- gers had this year. Not every goal was met as they lost one of their home games and lost in the first round of district com- petition. Being on a team usually draws the players closer to- gether, but this year the girls seemed to be pulled apart because of internal conflicts. Most of the players feel the season could have been better if there had not been person- al disagreements. I think our attitude needed to improve. We needed to keep our personal feelings off of the court, Fisher commented. The team had many memories of the season, both good and bad. To many of the players the win over NKC was the most memorable time of the sea- son. “My most memorable victory was our last confer- ence game against North- town. We had to beat them and two other teams to tie for the conference ti- tle. When the game was over and we had beaten them, I knew we could win conference that hasn't been won by the girls team since 1976, Danna Robb said. by Kamala Thompson In (he game against St. Pius Danna During halftime of the |V game Robb, sr., jumps high to tap the Lori Pennington, so., Kelley ball to a member of the team. Wright and Angelia Farris, jrs., take time to warm up. Coach Ed Bush gives pointers to the team during a timeout in the winning game against Center. As a new coach for the girls. Bush helped them end the season with a record of 17-6 and a conference co-cham- pionship. 64 Girls Varsity Basketball In the game against Liberty, Danna Robb, sr., attempts two more points to help the team to a 51-38 win. To gain possession of the loose ball, Leigh Gantt, Lori Painter, srs., and Kelley Wright, jr., tall to the floor in the scramble. A Platte City opponent guards Courteney Fisher, jr., as she shoots a free throw. Fisher was named most improved player. Unguarded, Donna Robb, sr., con- centrates on a shot that helped the Tigers to a win and a 17-6 record. Varsity Girls Basketball ESHS OPP. 1st Higginsville Tourn. 40-61 St. Pius 51-44 Platte City 63-55 Smithville 45-56 O'Hara 56-44 Liberty 65-6 Belton 4 -48 NKC 42-52 Kearney 46-19 Ruskin 40-35 Center 5th NKC Tourn. 5 -38 Liberty 48-43 Belton 75-63 NKC Front row: Leigh Gantt, Donna Robb, Angelia Farris, Gail Coil, Danna Robb Back row: Kelly Berg, manager, Lori Pennington, Courteney Fish- er, Lori Painter, Kelley Wright, Chris Short, Julie Mosley ALL CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM: Danna Robb. Donna Robb, Lori Painter HONORABLE MENTION: Courteney Fisher ALL DISTRICT: Danna Robb 45-39 Ruskin 70-38 Richmond 45-33 Center 52-55 Platte City 17-6 Total •District MOST IMPROVED: Courteney Fisher, HUSTLE AWARD: Leigh Gantt MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Danna Robb Looking at the basket, Danna Robb, sr., steps around the St. Pius opponent for an opportunity to make a shot. Girls Varsity Basketball 65 A second half rebound On the offense. Lana Painter, so., passes the ball to a teammate. Painter was given the Hustle Award. Coach Sam Shouse felt as if the first half of this year's lunior Varsity Girls Basket- ball team's season was more or less a learning experience. The second half was a vast improvement as the team wound down their season winning six of their last eight games. Shouse's pre-season hopes were fulfilled he said. Although the first half was frustrating the second half the team came through. With an overall record of 7-9 and a conference record of 5-5 this year's team was led by Laura White, sophomore. White was the leading scorer for the Lady Tigers. She also paced the team with the most rebounds for the sea- son and also the most field goals made. At the annual basketball banquet White was honored as the team's Most Valuable Player. The Most Improved Award went to Amy Winkle- baurer, sophomore. Winkle- baurer was third behind White and Angie Farris, ju- nior in total points of the season. The Hustle Award went to Lana Painter, sopho- more. We all set our goals for the season,” commented Lori Pennington, sophomore, I think a lot of those goals helped to made our team a success.” Andrea Porter, sophomore, replied, I think Coach Shouse did more than just coach the team. He be- came friends with all the players on a whole and as individuals. He supported us through the good and the bad and mostly gave us the confidence to go out there and win. by Steve Reed jV Girls Basketball Junior Varsity front row: Jodi Nickols, Andrea Porter, Larissa Shelton, Lana Painter, Missy Gullit back row: Sherry Hart, Dove Thompson, Amy Winklebaurer, Laura White, Zedena Wiegand Fighting for the ball, Laura White Up for the tip, Amy Winklebaurer, and Andrea Porter, sos., struggle so., jumps against an opponent in a game against the Platte City from Platte City. Winklebaurer Pirates. was voted Most Improved ESHS OPP 38-34 St. Pius 38-42 Platte City 39-42 Smithville 21-51 O'Hara 35-38 Liberty 32-42 Belton 18-49 NKC 37-41 Kearney 26-21 Ruskin 45-33 Center 36-29 Liberty 27-40 Belton 46-62 NKC 58-28 Ruskin 41-23 Richmond 59-26 Center 7-9 Total 66 Girls Junior Varsity Basketball a new coach are A winning combination This year's Freshman Girls Basketball team finished their season with a 12-4 record, a first place finish in the E-Club Tournament and a third place in the Park Hill South Tournament. Coached by first year coach Traci Hayes, the team was lead by high scor- er Christy Fisher and top rebounder Lori Birkeness. I think Coach Hayes did an excellent job ' com- mented Krista Johnson, we had fun, but we also worked hard to make our season successful. Winning the E-Club Tour- nament and beating Oak Park by one point were some of the highlights of the season for Hayes and the team. Overall the season lived up to Hayes' expectations, I wish we could have gone undefeated. I learned a lot for a first year experience, but I'm happy with how things went. by Steve Reed Waiting to get the rebound, members of the Freshman girts basketball team wait for the ball to fall. On the jump, Krista Johnson taps the ball to a Tiger teammate. The team was coached by Traci Hayes. Trying to get the ball, Lori Birkeness and Christy Fisher throw their arms up in defense. Fisher led the team in scoring. Heading down court with the ball, Kim Sharp guards herself against a Park Hill South opponent. ESHS OPP. (A-Team) 37-35 Parkhill 36-26 Kearney 36-38 Smithville 35-22 Liberty 39-27 Richmond 50-33 Oak Park 15-50 St. Joe Central 42-17 Kearney 39-23 Richmond 49-29 Parkhill South 28-26 Parkhill North 42-19 NKC 35-51 Parkhill North 36-35 Oak Park 12-4 Total ESHS OPP. (B-Team) 19-17 Liberty 35-37 Oak Park 22-17 St Joe Central 17-16 Oak Park 17-42 Parkhill North 46-25 NKC 3-3 Total Freshman Girls Basketball 67 A rebuilding year This year was a little dif- ferent for the Tiger wres- tlers; winning wasn't some- thing that was taken for granted anymore. The wrestlers worked for the victories, and they didn't come as easily as they had in the past. With the loss of many potential State qualifiers and exper- ienced wrestlers, Coach Bill Tuck realized that this would be a year for rebuilding. The Tigers found strength in Eddie Bonuchi, senior, who was a returning two-time State Champion. Bret Johnson, Junior, who saw action on the State Level last year, was also coming back. For the first time the Ti- gers entered the Rock Bridge Tournament of Champions. This was one of the toughest tourna- ments for the team,but despite forfeits they walked away with the fourth place trophy. Coach Bill Tuck com- mented that, Due to an at- titude problem and a lack of dedication (by some wrestlers) to the sport they were not as successful as past teams. Excelsior sent four wres- tlers to the State Tourna- ment. Bret Johnson, junior, brought home a third place medal at 119. John Purgason, senior, took sixth place at 105 and Jeff Pettit, junior, qualified. For the Tigers the high- light of the tournament was Eddie Bonuchi, senior, who became only the 18th per- son in Missouri to ever take first place three years in a row. Bonuchi said, It was a disappointing season because the team wasn't what it used to be. If a lot of the guys wouldn't have quit we would have had a better season.” by Jeri Spelling Jill Orava Claiming a victory at the Winnetonka Tournament Eddie Bonuchi, sr., chalked up another win. Varsity Tiger Wrestlers show their fourth place trophy at the Rock Bridge Tournament of Champions. Jeff Pettit, jr., works to gain control of his William Chrisman opponent in the first match of the year. 68 Varsity Wrestling i Scott Mawby, sr., claims a victory Jon Purgason, sr., is ready at the over Ward Emrich from Liberty, whistle at the Winnetonka Touma- The Tigers went on to soundly ment. Purgason went on to take defeat liberty. fourth place. Bret Johnson, Jr., prepares himself mentally for his match. Johnson took 3rd at the State Tournament. Working for the reversal Dale heavyweight for the Tigers. Malott, sr., struggles with his op- ponent. Malott wrestled ----------------Varsity Wrestling---------- Varsity Wrestlers front row: Scott Sapp, Sean Noblet, Bret Johnson, Chris Williams, Jon Purgason, Jeremy Bridges back row: Dale Malott, Scott Mawby, Jeff Pettit, Eddie Bonuchi, Brik Johnson ESHS Opp. 47-23 William Chrisman 51-24 Central 33-37 Kearney 44-27 Chillicothe 33-37 Harrisonville 32-36 Nevada 43-29 Ruskin 41-23 Liberty 25-45 Osceola, Iowa 32- 37 Parkview 17-57 Bonner Springs 39-30 Center 36-28 NKC 29-36 Oak Park 27-29 Park Hill 33- 36 Belton 7-9 Total Rock Bridge Tournament-Fourth Blue Springs Quad-Third Winnetonka Tournament-Fifth Blue Springs Tournament-Fifth District-Fifth State-Tenth Varsity Wrestling 69 Wrestlers show potential This year's Junior Varsity Wrestling Team finished their season with a record of 7-3-2. Besides tournament competition, the freshman team split two dual matches with Kearney. Because of a decrease in the number of experienced wrestlers, many freshmen wrestled JV. Chris Quick, freshman, wrestled for all three teams. He admitted, In the beginning it was tough, but being on varsity was worth it. Don Gerber, JV coach, en- couraged mat experience. This year I had younger wrestlers wrestle older and more experienced wrestlers to improve their skills. Chris Quick ended his sea- son with most take-downs and a record of 20-2. Three tied for most near-falls, Ken- ny Brock and Chris Quick, freshmen and Troy Bethards, sophomore, with 12 near- -falls. The freshman wrestling team was coached by Greg Rich. The team had two tournaments one home which they took fifth place and one at Winnetonka where they took second place. Coach Rich enjoyed his first year coaching the fresh- men and he thinks the wres- tlers have a lot of potential. ”1 have learned a lot about coaching and am anxious for next year, he said. Going for the pin, Chris Quick, fr„ Working to keep control, Dustin forces his JV opponent down to Coon, fr., stays on top. Coach the mat. Quick saw a lot of action Greg Rich said the freshman team during the season. showed a lot of potential. JV coach Don Gerber watches the team practice. Gerber moved up to the JV coaching spot after working with the freshmen last year. Warm and ready, Mike Baird and Craig Winkler, fr., wait by the heater during the Excelsior fresh- man tournament. 70 JV Freshman Wrestling Watching the match, Coach Rich eagerly waits for the signal from the referee. Rich wrestled one year on varsity at CMSU. Taking a break, Andy Staponski. Tim Mael, fr., and John Quinn, so., sit on the bleachers at a home tournament. On the verge of a pin, Billy Green, jr., tries to keep his opponent down. On the mat, John Quinn, so., con- Rachelle Schwarz, so., cheers him centrates on getting a pin. As on. --------- Junior Varsity Wrestling----------------- ESHS OPP. 53-12 William Chrisman 39-24 Central 44-21 Kearney 33-33 Chillicothe 38-30 Harrisonville 36-36 Nevada 31-30 Ruskin 39-33 Liberty 30-36 Center 27-23 NKC 13-58 Oak Park 24-33 Belton 7-3-2 Total Freshman Wrestling ESHS OPP. 5th place 46-12 24-26 2nd place ESHS tourn. Kearney Kearney Winnetonka 1-1 Total JV Freshman Wrestling 71 Let’s cheer it for the boys Showing enthusiasm and spirit is a big part of being a cheerleader, and this year's group displayed it in many ways. One way they showed their enthusiasm was by hanging up signs that encour- aged the teams. Decorations placed on lockers of players also brightened halls on game days. The cheerleaders also made treats for the ath- letes as part of wishing them good luck. The cheerleading squads this year were composed of two squads cheering for wrestling and four squads that cheered for basketball. Each squad did their part in keeping the enthusiasm and spirit levels up during games and matches. Being a cheerleader also has some advantages. An- drea Creek, varsity boys bas- ketball cheerleader said, Getting to see every varsity game is a big advantage be- cause there are a lot of peo- ple who can't go to away games to watch the Tigers play. Audra Andrew, varsity wrestling cheerleader said, Just being there to support the team and getting to see every match is a big advan- tage to me.'' Giving the team confi- dence is a big part of being a cheerleader. Cheerleaders have to show a positive atti- tude in the team itself. Kristy Rehkop, JV boys basketball cheerleader said, Adding spirit gives the boys more confidence on the court. Jeff Brown, Varsity Basket- ball player said, Without the cheerleaders being there to give us support and cheering us on, the game wouldn't be complete. by Julie Allen Girls Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders front row: Jill Morris, Marci Milligan, Dana Deckard middle row: Jan Stanley, top: Donna Miller Supporting the giris with a cheer, Jan Stanley, Julie St. John and Dana Deckard encourage the team with their spirit. Urging the wrestlers on to victory, the Varsity cheerieaders shout en- couragement. The cheerieaders traveled to the state tournament in Co- lumbia. Sophomore Boys Basketball Cheerieaders: Heather Richards, Theresa Mayes, Melanie Woodside, Shanna Keller, Melissa Hartman, Shannon Winders Junior Varsity Wrestling Cheerieaders front row: Rachelle Schwarz, Rose Petersen, J.J. Hanson, Tina Roush back: Julie Peterman, Renee Peppers 72 Winter Cheerleaders Varsity Boys Basketball Cheerleaders help raise the crowd's enthusiasm at a home game. Twila Goode and Denise Robb display their enthusiasm after a victory cheer for the Tigers. Varsity Boys Basketball Cheerleaders top row: Kathleen Roe, Curt Sophomore Cheerleaders lead the crowd in an enthusiastic cheer. The Smoot, Andrea Creek, Middle: Jennifer Allan, Julie Allen, Kristi Sharp 8,r s a so decorated lockers and made spirit signs, bottom: Leanne Wormsley, Kim Doerr Varsity Wrestling Cheerleaders front row: Lori Patterson, Lyndi Casto, Audra Andrew Back: Shelly Duncan, Theresa Earles, Monique Payne Boys Junior Varsity Cheerleaders bottom row: Kristy Rehkop, Denise Robb, Twila Goode top: Krissy Phipps, Sue Rice, Michelle Pollard Winter Cheerleaders 73 A 3-5 record wasn’t bad for their Rookie season It was a season for firsts. The first homerun — Kelly Berg; the first win-over Kearney; the first shut-out — by Danna Robb; and the first girls' softball team at ESHS. Robb pitched in six of the Tigers eight games, and she ended with a 3-3 record. For our first year we end- ed with a better record than people thought we would ' commented Robb. We weren't expected to win a game. First-year coach Traci Hayes thought, “it was allright, but I was hoping that we'd win more. Going into the season I was wanting us to win as if we had been playing before. Anyone who saw the Tigers win over Kearney at West surely thought the Tigers had been playing for years. Danna Robb pitched an ex- cellent game and the Excel- sior team went through the line-up four times in a 11-0 shutout. The team ended with a 3-5 record and is expected to improve because, they will have more confidence next year and expect more out of themselves, said Hayes. Freshman second base- man Kim Sharp thought, for the first year it was as good season. But next year we'll do better because we'll know what to expect, by Denise Kirby Varsity softball coach Traci Hayes Lori Painter, senior, and Kim shouts instructions to the team. Sharp, freshman, squint and wait Hayes also coached freshman for some softball action, girts' basketball. Gail Coil, junior, was the first bat- ter of the season. Coil started in left field. Right fielder Kathy Swoboda, ju- nior, yells encouragement to teammates in the Tigers' 12-2 win over Ruskin. Danna Robb, senior, pitched in six Theresa Earles, senior, keeps her of the Tigers' eight games. Robb eyes on the ball. Earles started in js the only Tiger girt to ever letter center field, in four varsity sports. 74 Softball Lezlee Hamilton, Freshman, laughs it up on the JV bench. The team had a lot to smile about, finishing with a 6-2 record. Lori Birkeness, freshman, got to show her softball talent for the JV team at third base. Lana Painter waits in the outfield during practice. Painter also saw some action at second base. JV coach Ken Southwick urges his team to victory. Southwick was named Teacher of the Year by the Excelsior Springs School District. In their first season ever, JV finds There’s no place like home Our girls played every game-with no exception- as a team ' explained JV Coach Ken Southwick. That team effort, along with some great talent, gave the team a 6-2 first season record. A highlight for the team was a shutout in their sec- ond game with Kearney. It was pitched by Shelly Hap- py, a freshman who pitched every JV game. Because it was their first season, the JV team, along with the varsity team, only played a half season. Two rain-outs also shortened the The girls were very en- joyable to coach. They al- ways tried to get better and did what you told them. As a result, they showed great improvement over the sea- son. Our record showed we did really well. I think these girls, in two or three years, will be really successful, said Southwick. Freshman short stop Lezlee Hamilton said, this season was a lot of fun because of our coach-Mr. Southwick! by Denise Kirby year. Varsity JV Softball Varsity front row: Shelly Wilhite, Theresa Earles, Roxie Earles, Kim Sharp, Danna Robb, Lisa Brown, An$ie Farris back row: Coach Ken Southwick, Kathy Swoboda, Gail Coil, Krista Johnson, Lori Painter, Kelly Berg, Crystal Jones, Crystal Martin, Coach Hayes Junior Varsity front row: Annette Kennedy, Shelly Happy, Jodee Bickford, Wendi Milligan, Christin Farris, Gina Willimetz, Regina Salter back row: Coach Ken Southwick, Christina Smith, Laura White, Lana Painter, Mary Gorham, Lori Birkeness, Lezlee Hamil- ton, Jennifer Lowry, Kelly Woods, Coach Traci Hayes ESHS OPP. Varsity JV 2-19 0-18 Lee's Summit 21-29 19-17 Kearney 11-0 13-0 Kearney 10-7 8-6 St. Pius 12-2 12-0 Ruskin 0-19 7-8 Park Hill 0-10 won Ray Pec 1-12 10-9 NKC 3-5 6-2 Total Softball 75 In the field Tom Rickman, Jr., waits for the play to begin. Rickman played third base and also pitched for the Tigers. Kris Riggs, so., takes a swing at the ball. Riggs has played baseball for two years. Heading for the field Scott Sapp, Jr., prepares for another inning. Sapp filled the position of center field. After finishing an inning, Jeff Brown and Matt Mullikin, jrs., head for the dugout. The Tigers finished at 6-15. Coach Del Hennings advises his learn on offensive plays. Hennings has coached varsity baseball for three years. On the mound Derek Willimetz, jr., consults Todd Birdsong, sr. Birdsong was the Tigers starting pitcher. 76 Varsity Baseball Even though their record was 6-15, Varsity spirit did not strike out The 1985 Varsity Baseball team got off to a good start when they won their first 3 games against Platte City, Cameron and Kearney. The team ended the season with a 6-15 record. W played a much better brand of baseball than in the past. I was a little disap- pointed we didn't come close to a .500 season. We had four games that easily could have been on the win column which would have evened up the record somewhat, said Coach Del Hennings. A highlight of the season was the game against Rus- kin. Travis Taylor, so., pitched a no-hitter to give the Tigers an 8-0 victory. We do have a nucleus of returning lettermen and if they keep improving, we should be able to work on a winning season,” Hennings said about next year's team. Ray Davis, Keith Riggs, srs., and Jeff Brown, jr., made All Conference sec- ond team. Scott Sapp and Derek Willimetz, jrs., got honorable mention. Though our record didn't show it, we had a successful season. We had several close games that we should have won. Next year most of the starters are coming back, but Coach Hennings will be missed by all of us. Brown said. by Monique Payne Kim Doerr Sitting on the bench, Lee Wilson, Christi Copeland, Brad Hoffman, sr., and |ohn Teale, jr., wait expec- Ron Endsley, srs., Chris Short, tantly for their turn up at bat. Kelley Wright, jrs., enjoy watching the baseball game. Amy Lodwick and Erin Kurtz, frs., are statistitions for the varsity baseball team this year. Both girts are Tigerettes. Ray Davis, sr., waits for his turn at bat. This is Davis' first year playing baseball for the Tigers. ---------------------VARSITY BASEBALt Front row: Ralph Crawford, Derek Willimetz, Scott Sapp, Tom Rickman Second row: Steve Lamley, Matt Mullikin, Jeff Brown, John Teale, Troy (ones, Kurt Smart Back row: Coach Del Hennings, Todd Birdsong, Kris Riggs, Keith Riggs, Ray Davis Not pictured Lee Wilson ESHS OPP. 19-9 Platte City 5-2 Cameron 4-3 Kearney 10-8 Liberty 5-16 Ruskin 4-7 NKC 11-12 Wm. Chrisman 2-6 Liberty 0-2 Ruskin 5-21 NKC 4-16 Turner North 2-16 Bonner Springs 1-4 Belton 5-8 Liberty 8-0 Ruskin 2-3 Kearney 1-6 East 3-7 Belton 4-6 Belton 7-5 Platte City 4-6 Kearney 6-15 Total Varsity Baseball 77 « ' Winding up, Scott McCoy, fr., prepares to pitch during a freshman game. The freshman Tigers were 4-15 for the season. 78 Junior Varsity Baseball From the sidelines Kenny Shockley, jr., yells out helpful advice to another player as he warms up to bat. )V Baseball front row: Gary Ainsworth, Tim Server, Kenny Shockley, Wayne Loftin, John Quinn middle row: Travis Taylor, Tony Smith, Chris Williams, Scott Neibergall back row: Coach Don Roberts, Richard Huddleston, Jeff Hale ESHS OPP. won Platte City won Kearney lost Belton lost Liberty lost William Chrisman lost Ruskin lost Belton lost Liberty lost Ruskin won NKC won Kearney lost East 4-12 TOTAL v f ■ y At the plate Leland Carter, so., waits for his pitch. Carter played third base throughout the season. Jeff Propst, fr., sits on the bench, waiting his turn. Propst played left field throughout this season. Stranded at the plate The Freshman baseball team ended its season winning 4 of 15 games. The Freshman team was coached by Ralph Edwards. This year was an inter- esting year. I think that we needed some more exper- ienced players ' Tim Mael, freshman, said about the season. The junior Varsity team ended its season with a 4 and 9 record. This was Don Roberts first year coaching the junior Varsity baseball team. Wayne Loftin, sopho- more, was satisfied with the season but said, We could have worked on pitching a lot more. When asked what he thought of the success of this season, john Quinn, sophomore, commented, I feel that our season was fairly successful. It sure was better than last year's 0-15 season. After a play at second base, Shaine Pennington checks the call with the umpire. Waiting for the pitch, Johnathan O'Dell positions himself behind the plate. FRESHMAN BASEBALL Freshman Baseball front row: Jim Shelton, Shaine Pennington, Al- len Williams, Korey Manley, Donnie Greim, James Uehling, Shane Holmes, Jonathan O'dell, Doug Faulkner, Jeff Propst back row: Scott Kirtley, Tim Mael, David Muro, Todd Wilson, David Hennings, Scott McCoy, Mark Edwards, Brad Shelton, Travis Bark- er ESHS OPP. lost, lost Kearney lost Liberty lost Winnetonka lost, lost St. Joe-Central lost Liberty lost, lost Olathe North won William Chrisman Fifth place NKC Tourn won, lost Kearney won NKC Second place Liberty Tourn 4-15 TOTAL Freshman Baseball 79 In the air, Leigh Gantt, sr., pre- Judging her distance, Donna pares for her landing in the sand. Robb, sr., pushes herself to get Gantt was a four year track mem- the best jump of the day. ber. Outstanding member, Stacy Clark, so., sets herself up for another victory. Clark finished 2nd in the state 3200 run. Track I think our success was due mainly to the fact that we performed as a team, not as individuals, replied Kim Doerr, sr., on this year's girl's track team. The team finished fourth at conference and finished first at district for the sec- ond year in a row. Winning district was a preseason goal for Head Coach Ken Fields who was assisted by Karen Southwick. I was real pleased with the performances by all the girls this year, commented Fields. At the annual awards banquet, Loretta Carder, senior, was named Miss Track. The award is given to the athlete who displays leadership, attitude and all around support for the team. The Outstanding Athlete award was given to Stacy Clark, sophomore. Chris Short, junior, was awarded Most Improved for the season. At the state meet, eight girls were sent to compete. The team placed 26th. Stacy Clark finished 2nd in the 3200 run. by Steve Reed 80 Girl's Track Keeping pace, Kim Bowes and On her way to victory, Kim Doerr, Kim Teat, sos., race to overcome sr., pushes herself to go that extra a Center opponent. mile. In stride, Courteney Fisher, jr., prepares for the all important handoff. Up and over, Loretta Carder, sr., cruises in her race. Carder was named Ms. Track at the awards banquet. GIRLS TRACK Front row: lla Duttenhenfer, Michelle Smith, Cindy Brelsford, Rachelle Freeman, Kim Teat, Kim Doerr, Loretta Carder, Leigh Gantt, Danna Robb, Jodi Nichols, Andrea Porter, Shana Keller, Carrie Johnson, Lisa Beal, Donna Kitchell, Tracy Bahs second row: Teresa Mayes, Donna Beers, Dawn Hendricks, Stacy Clark, Kim Bowes, Stacey Huey, Diane Kiefer, Courteney Fisher, Kim Krier, Annette Hampton, Dana Decker, Jane Downer, Vickie Wuster, Joan Eason, Noel Kopriva back row: Coach Karen Southwick, Lo Ann Halden mgr., Elaina Stockwell mgr., Michelle Merando, Chris Short, Kelley Wright, Kerry Winkleman, Kara Wendt, Anna La Sala, Kim Kirchmeyer, Head Coach Ken Fields ESHS OPP. 1st Belton no score CMSU 2nd NKC (JV) 3rd Kearney (coed) 1st Liberty 6th Kearney Relays 2nd Center 2nd Warrensburg 9th Blue Springs Relays 1st St. Joe Lafayette 4th Conference 1st District 26th State Girl's Track 81 Young talent and old leadership made for a Record breaking season Overall we had a great season. Our eighth place fin- ish at state was pleasing con- sidering there are about 138 3A scnools in Missouri, Coach Dave Krueger com- mented about the season. The Tigers posted an out- standing season. Starting with a junior varsity meet, the Tigers defeated Belton 95-42. The varsity traveled to the CMSU indoor meet, in which the Tigers held their own among 40 other schools. The boys ranked well in two Kearney meets. Finish- ing third in the coed and first in the relays showed the Tigers were in top form. The JV boys team won an exciting meet against Liberty. Excelsior squeezed past the lays with a score of 67-66. Showing their style the varsity Tigers pulled off an impressive second place fin- ish to tie with Chillicothe at the Warrensburg relays. Probably their most impressive win came as the Tigers steam rolled over their opponents at St. |oe Lafayette. Excelsior finished first beating the second place team by 56 points. As the Tigers faced the Conference meet, Ron Endsley, senior, posted his mark in the shot put. Endsley set the school record with a throw of 53' 9'A , which won him a Conference title. Excelsior pulled out a third place fin- ish against their 4A oppo- nents. The Tiger team brought their season to a close with a district title. The Tigers set two school records which would be broken at sectionals and state. Breaking the shot and discuss records along with winning district as a team was the highlight ot my sea- son, Endsley said. The sectional track meet for the qualifiers from dis- trict, showed Excelsior was ready for state. The Tigers qualified 12 to move on to state in 10 events. Endsley left his mark for the track team setting the discus school record at 155' 10 . Anthony Price, junior, brought home two school records. Price ran a 22.24 for the 200 meter record. A 49.34 also earned him a record for the 400 meters. Making it to state was the highlight of the season said many qualifiers. The state meet had its victories and upsets for the Tigers. The mile-relay team of Todd Moon, senior, Gene Malott, sophomore, Shawn Harris and Anthony Price, juniors, set a school record of 3:26.44 but unfortunately did not place in the meet. Outstanding finishes for the Tigers included junior David Grace's fourth place in the 110 meter high hurdles. Price's fifth place 400 meters and sixth place 200 meters. |im Lewis won a surprising fourth place in the high jump. Endsley's fourth place shot and seventh place discus throws rounded out the Tiger scoring. Excelsior finished with 24 points at the state meet. We have had an overall good season, Tim Barney, senior, said as he summed up the season. Steve lohnson, senior, said I felt our successful season can be attributed to the whole team because we were really close and worked well together. by Kim Doerr As the siring is broken Anthony Price, jr„ nudges out his opponent for a first place. Price also won the 200 at Lafayette. Distance runner Tim Barney, sr., rounds the comer in the 2-mile re- lay. Barney was one of three team captains this year. The 100 meters has Ron Edwards, sr., racing for a place. Edwards was also a pole vaulter for the varsity squad. After takeoff Robert Carmichael, sr., stretches to a 4th place district finish. Carmichael then qualified for sectionals. 82 Boys Track Clearing the high jump bar )im Lewis, jr., jumps for a chance to ?;o to sectionals. Lewis finished ourth at state. Running the high hurdles David Grace, jr., races for a victory. Grace finished second to his Cen- ter opponent. Boys captain Ron Endsley, sr., pre- pares to throw the shot. Endsley qualified for state in both the dis- cus and shot. ESHS OPP. 95-42 no score no score 3rd 67-66 1st 2nd 2nd 6th 9th 1st 1st 3rd 7th 1st 8th Belton (JV) CMSU NKC (JV) Kearney (coed) Liberty (JV) Kearney Relays Center Warrensburg Relays Conference (9th) Mule Relays Lathrup (JV) St Joe Lafayette Conference Park Hill Invit. (9th) District State Front Row: Tray Harkins, Chad Mamholtz, David Purgason, Denny Wistrom, David Breeden, Larry Clevenger, Rob Timmons, Keith Davis, Ron Edwards, Brock Moon, Kevin Winkler, Shane Troncin, Chris Cogdill, Dan Purgason, Ed Adair, David Outain, Chuck Witham, Bob Stirewalt, Don Williams, Second Row: Gary Conyers, Coach Roger Stucki, Bob Wright, Tim Barney, David DeMint, Dennis Zolotor, Doug Duncan, Tim Glazier, Steve Welder, Royce Wood, Rex Green, Anthony Price, Lance Baughman, Mark Huitt, Jeff Eckersley, Melvin Gantt, Mark Kirtwright, Chns Walden, Danny Bemis, Tim Cecil, Coach Dave Krueger, Back Row: Coach Brad Baughman, Tony Luper, Mike Gardner, Todd Moon, Robert Carmichael, Steve Johnson, Mike Hoffman, Brent Kramer, Jim Lewis, Joe Barber, Ron Endsley, Todd Reuscher, David Grace, Gene Malott, Jim Murphy, Terry Price, Brian Jeffers, Roger Ray, Brian Devlin, David Scoma, Mike Hilburn Boys Track 83 Following through Brian Bartlett, jr., serves for a point. Bartlett's JV record was 6-5. As doubles team advanced to state, this year’s season was a Going into the season, we set three major goals. One was to play a .500 sea- son, another was to have our best finish in District this year, and the third was to send someone to state. The season went pretty well considering we accom- plished all three goals, commented Coach Paul Al- len on this year's season. The team's dual records for 1985 were 7-7 for Varsity and 5-8 for junior Varsity. A third place finish was awarded to the Varsity team for the District tourna- ment. john Shultz and )im Stewart, team captains, re- ceived a second place finish for their match. Conference for the Excel- sior team pulled through a 4th place finish for Varsity as well as for JV. Shultz and Stewart were named a sec- ond team doubles team members on the all-conference team. Conference was prob- ably our toughest competi- tion of the season, com- mented Stewart, we had Net Gain to play harder for a better finish this year. The Cameron tourna- ment allowed for several high finishes for the Excelsi- or team. Bill Daulton and his doubles partner Danny Moberly received 5th place at the match. Shultz and Stewart finished in 2nd place for doubles. A singles place was won by Excelsior netter David Martin, with a 4th place finish. Individual honors were received at the team ban- quet. The 1985 Inspirational Team Leader award went to John Shultz. Danny Moberly was named Most Improved as well as Most Valuable Player. Best Perfor- mance of the Year recogni- tion went to Shultz and Stewart for qualifying for State competition, a first in Excelsior tennis history, and to Moberly for an individual match. We did well this season. It was a great accomplish- ment sending someone to State, Moberly said. by Christi Copeland Tossing the ball, Bill Daulton, sr., Going for an overhead John serves during a doubles match. Shultz, sr., smashes the ball. Daulton played number four Shultz and Jim Stewart, jr„ were singles on Varsity. state doubles qualifiers. 84 Boys Tennis While weather conditions were bad, Bilj Daulton, sr., and Jeff Winkler, so., used the gym at West High to practice. Determination mounts as Jeff Winkler, soph., uses his tough, backhand to return the oppo- nent's shot. Varsity JV Tennis __ Front row: Mike Graham, Donny Carter, Danny Moberly, Jim Stewart, John Shultz, Chris Fisk back row: Jim Nelson, Jeff Winkler, Bill Daulton, Duane Shumate, Mark Penrod, Todd Keller, Cris Deere, Sean Kennedy, Mike Gross A little stretch is necessary for played at the number three spot Danny Moberly, soph., to reach on the Varsity team, an opponent's lob. Moberly Opponent Varsity JV Richmond 4-1 3-2 Lexington 8-1 — Cameron 7-2 9-0 Center 1-4 0- Liberty 3-2 0-5 Belton 1-4 2-3 NKC 2-3 0-5 Ruskin 5-0 5-0 Center 0-5 0-5 Liberty 4-1 1-4 Belton 2-3 5-0 NKC 0-5 2-3 Ruskin 5-0 5-0 Savannah 2-7 1-8 Dual Record 7-7 5-8 Cameron Tourn. fourth Conf. Tourn. fourth fourth District Tourn third State Tourn eighteenth Boys Tennis 85 A second place at District made them Par tor the course While the 1985 Golf team did not match the record of some previous teams, their performance greatly surpassed the pre- dictions of many observers of high school golf, Varsity Golf Coach |im Lansford said. Bill Griffey, Monte Porter, Kevin Strickler, Mike Parker and Chris O'Leary formed an all-senior squad. The team finished the season with an 8-3 record. Griffey led all suburban golfers with an average of 2. 1 strokes over par as he earned first team All-Confer- ence honors for the second consecutive year. Strickler, in his first year of Varsity competition, played very well at 4.8 over par and earned second team All-Conference hon- ors. Porter capped his third season with a record setting performance at Winneton- by Jill Orava Bill Griffey, sr„ prepares to fee off. Varsity golfer Mike Parker, sr„ Griffey led all suburban golfers aims his pull toward the hole, and received first team Lansford said that Parker made All-Conference honors. some important contributions ear- ly in the season. Golf coaches Jim Lansford and Ron Cogdill await their turn on the course. Lansford and Cogdill coached the team to a second place finish at District. Kevin Strickler, sr., concentrates on his shot. This was Strickleris first year as a Varsity golfer. r 86 Golf Taking his second shot Chris O'Leary, sr., gets closer to the green. O'Leary was a returning letterman. Monte Porter, sr., stretches out before practice and discusses strategy with teammates Kevin Strickler and Bill Griffey. After a drive. Grant Dunn, jr., watches for his ball to land. Players shot practice rounds to qualify before each match. Varsity coach Jim Lansford looks in the direction of his shot, this was Lansford's last year as Varsity coach. Following through Monte Porter, sr., takes his tee shot. Porter had a record setting round in the Winnetonka Tournament. Varsity Golf front row: Monte Porter, Bill Griffey, Kevin Strickler, Grant Dunn, Mike Parker, Scott Graven back row: Coach Jim Lansford, Jeff Server, Brad Zimmerman, Jeff Sutherlin, Melody Shea, Kim Bryant, Chris O'Leary, Coach Ron Cogdill second William Jewell Tourn sixth ESHS Best Ball Tourn sixth Conference Division 1 second Winnetonka Second District Tourn. 13th State Tourn 8-3 Total Golf 87 Round and round they go, members of Mrs. Shepherd's gym class participate in the annual square dancing unit. Putting the finishing touches on her sewing project, Leigh Gantt, sr., stiches away in Mrs. Riley's class. Explaining some of the basics of Spanish, Ms. Givens lectures to her Spanish I class. Students could take Spanish at East or West. Grading some Chemistry ques- tions Mr. Stucki helps a student out with a difficulty concerning the elements. Brian Devlin, so., seeks help from Art I teacher Mr. Bob Bolin with a drawing. Bolin taught at East and West. 88 Academics Members of the jazz band put on another one of their fine perfor- mances. The group performed for the senior citizens during the year. Eldon Lewis, so., completes his assignment. Learning the basics of child care, members of Mrs. Riley's child de- velopment class play with chil- dren. a front ojl it... Academics 89 Students learn a Hands-on skill The Excelsior Springs High Schools offer a wide variety of practical arts classes. Some are great for those who plan to go into an office or business career. General business, shorthand, accounting and typing are the classes offered in this area. Typing is great for future jobs,'' said Kathy Love, sophomore. In typing class, Ken Fields gives his procedures. They learn the key board and then develop speed,” he said. I teach my students how to type busi- ness letters and reports.” Other courses are general shop, be- ginning and advanced woods and drafting. These classes are for those who plan to go into building careers. Beginning woods is fun and it teaches the use of different tools,” said Shane Pennington, freshman. I enjoy teaching the class, Don Gerber said. Drivers education is also included with the practical arts courses. Drivers education is good because not all parents are willing to teach their kids,” said Rachelle Schwarz, sopho- more. Drivers education is not just taught so you will pass your drivers license test but to also teach good driving habits, Lou Wisniewski said. Students agree that the practical arts classes are fun and very helpful to them. They relate to many careers. by Tracy Ronimous Reading over an assignment with Mr. Fields, Tim Cecil, so., adds up his mistakes. While working on a tough accounting problem. Checking for errors, Stacey Fluey, so., looks Leanne Wormsley and Shauna Stockwell, srs., over her typing assignment while Miss combine their efforts to find the solution. Southwick explains a new assignment. Towling the edges, Earl Branson, so., takes a break to stand back and check out his project, before starting again. 90 Practical Arts Road work Scare tactics and a lot of prayer, says Mr. Wisniewski drivers education teacher. Those are the tools of a drivers education teacher. Actually drivers education is com- posed of three things: Thirty hours in the classroom, 12 hours observation, and six hours of driving. All of those are state requirements. In the classroom the students learn many things such as cost of owning a car, maintenance signs, signals, road markings, car maneuvers, city, highway, and expressway driving. In the car the student had to learn several more driving skills such as pre-driving habits, steering, adverse conditions and parking. Most sophomores took drivers education for one reason to help them to pass the test. The purpose of drivers education isn't to help them on the test, but to make them a safe driver. by Paul Cecil Drivers ed. taught many skills besides driving. Students learned about road signs and traffic laws. Lou Wisniewski poses with his drivers ed. car. Mr. Wisneiwski also taught a health class this year. While going through his pre-driving check list, Dennis Kelley, so., and Lou Wisniewski, instructor, make a joke. comments Drivers education is all right. I took it to get 25 percent off of insurance. — John Herrick, sophomore ”1 liked drivers education because it teaches about drinking and driving. — Anthony lohnson, sophomore Drivers education is fun because you get to drive, and I like to learn about driving and not to break laws while driving. —Billy Heath, sophomore I like it a lot because it will help me get my license. — Jeannette Hopkins, sophomore I took drivers education to help lower my insurance. — Gene Malott, sopho- more I took drivers education to help me pass my test and I liked to drive. — Eddie Roberts, sophomore Mom and dad made me take drivers education. —Kim Walden, sopho- more Practical Arts 91 Tuning up her guitar, Sheryl Levi, fr., prac- tices the song, Ghostbusters for the choir's spring concert. Having fun while they work on their art projects, this group of East High students share some of the good times. Practicing the song, We Are the World, the choir perfects each individual solo part. The song was beneficial for ending world hunger. A difficult master As a required credit, some Fine Art classes brought some surprising results. Art, Vocal Music, and Instru- mental Music were the three areas of study that were available to stu- dents. Art assignments given by teachers Bob Bolin and Paul Allen ranged from doodling and drawing with pencils to painting with acrylics to molding figures out of clay. Art is harder for some students, than for others. Art is a difficult 'Master' and we will give students only what they can take, Bolin commented. At both East and West High Schools the choirs under the direc- tion of Marillyn Lansford fill the air with music. This was the last year of teaching for Lansford. The Choirs performed many times during the year and the Select Choir attended a workshop given by Dr. Conan Castle from Central Missouri State University. The Performance Band and Jazz Band went through a hectic schedule throughout the year. The Performance Band performed at football and basketball games, in parades and concerts, and dur- ing graduation ceremonies. The Jazz Band performed at the dinner given by Student Council for the elderly, a Lions Club meeting, and various other times. Many students feel they do not need to take a fine arts class. But they soon learn that it can turn out to be fun and a learn- ing experience at the same time. Many students are taught that what they learn can be used in the future. Fine Arts is something where an indivi- dual can run away without leaving home, said Bolin. Fine Arts gives an appreciation of aesthetic beauty, Brian Poston, Band Direc- tor said. Playing in the band, Paul Mayfield, sr., practices the music the band took to contest at William Jewell college in Liberty. by Kamala Thompson 92 Fine Arts Accompanying her class, Marillyn Lansford reads the music. This was Lansford's Iasi year of teaching at ESHS. Kristina Butler, jr., concentrates on finishing her art project. Students could take Art I or II at West and Art I at East. Help is needed by Brian Devlin, so., on his project. Bob Bolin taught art at both East and West, while Mr. Paul Allen taught just at East. Directing the band, Brian Poston uses many techniques to accomplish dynamic levels of tempo for the band. cta vioom c wtwtcvtt My favorite part of art was painting, because it took a lot of patience and time. Larry Clevenger, freshman My favorite part of art was second perspective. They were easy, fun and interesting.” Shelly McKown, freshman Band was lots of fun, I only wish we didn't have to go to West in the morning and then back to East for second hour.” Tammy Thompson, sophomore The teacher made the class interesting. I enjoyed weaving projects the most in art because we had to use our imagination to figure out what they would look like. Kim Walden, sopho- more Band class was too short, if it was longer it would be better. I think we should make East and West one school, then classes would be longer. Shanna Larson, sophomore It was sad that this was Mrs. Lansford's last year, but it made everyone work harder to make it her best. Shannon McCoy, sophomore Drama was a fun class. I learned a lot of stuff that I never thought would be taught in the class. Kelly Durbin, senior Choir was fun this year because we got to do things we didn't do in the past years. I think Mrs. Lansford wanted to make it the best year for every- one. Randy Martin, senior Fine Arts 93 A bit of lit Novels and short stories are the same class philosophically, just different genres, )on Bates, English teacher at East, said. Many students enrolled in these classes some because they like to read, and others because they needed the credit. But, nevertheless, everyone, no matter what their reason for taking these classes, ends up enjoying them. These classes are meant To help students learn how to understand liter- ary structure and style. And to appreciate literature and apply it to their own lives ' Bates said. Students who took these classes had a variety of reactions, I enjoyed being able to speak freely and being able to understand things about myself and others and also about life, Lisa Silic, sophomore, said. Two other classes offered by the English department are Poetry and Shakespeare. These classes were taught by Wayne Ward. Poetry class,Ward replied, deals with understanding the process of ob- jective analysis. Then poetry is ana- lyzed in theme, content and applica- tion. Some of the main objectives of the class were to find rhyme scheme and learn about the poems and their authors. The objective of the Shakespeare class, stated Ward, is to Learn the historical and biographical background of Shakespeare, to appreciate Shake- speare's impact on literature of human life and to analyze Shakespeare's works for theme and content. Shakespeare class mainly concen- trates on three works, 'Othello, The Tempest, and Henry IV Part I. Explaining an assignment, Susan (ones talks to her Novels class, (ones also teaches P.E. at West. Teaching his class the fundamentals of study skills, Mr. Ward answers a question from one of his students. Tom Rickman, jr., delivers a speech to Miss Aubrey's public speaking class. Students in )ohn Guittaris Short Stories class talk before the class begins. A wide variety of authors and stories are discussed in class. 94 English Sandra Givens entertains her Spanish class. Givens also teaches Mythology. Learning this language is A foreign affair Learning a foreign language helps you to understand the culture of a country and also may help broaden your career opportunities, Linda Hoel, teach of both French and Spanish said about her foreign language classes. One level of French and two levels of Spanish are offered to students. Sandra Givens, Spanish teacher, feels it is important to be introduced to oth- er cultures to encourage the students to have an appreciation for people who don't do things or express them- selves the same way Americans do. In the future there will be more and more people living in the U.S. who speak Spanish, so I think everyone snould speak at least a little bit of it, Dove Thompson, sophomore, said. Marla Stockwell, sophomore, be- lieves she will gain the Knowledge and ability to travel to a foreign country and manage without having an awful experience with the native speakers. Beginning with the graduating class of 1985, one foreign language credit was required to complete the scholastic diploma. This credit was add- ed to better prepare students for col- lege. Enrollment has increased significantly since the requirement of a sli i Linda Hoel lectures to her class about Spanish. Hoel conducts both Spanish and French classes. this course. Hoel's teaching varies from Givens'. Hoel's method emphasizes writing skills whereas Givens concentrates more on oral participation. Both teachers feel repetition is a basis for learning the lan- guages. Mrs. Givens makes the class very interesting day by day, Jeff Brown, jr., stated. Mrs. Hoel explains things really well and is always willing to help you with your work, Loretta Carder, senior, re- marked. The classes aren't all work though. Both classes enjoy holiday parties, cooking and art projects, the puzzles and games made by the class. Spanish is one of my favorite class- es. Tne projects we do are fun and it's a good experience, Kim Bowes, so., commented. The Christmas party is a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it. It was neat to have a variety of foreign foods, KK Condon, junior, says of the parties both in Spanish and French classes. Parties gave the students a break from the daily routine and make the class more enjoyable. cia vuwto WHY DID YOU ENROLL IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASS? I thought it would be quite useful if I should ever travel to a different country. Marla Stockwell, sophomore So I can impress people. Stu- art Parker, sophomore It may be helpful later on in life. Jeff Brown, junior It was required and sounded different. Keith Riggs, senior I thought it would be interest- ing to learn another language. Tina Prewitt, junior You never know when it will come in handy. Dove Thomp- son, sophomore So I could become a fluent Spanish speaker. Kim Kirchmeyer, sophomore I thought it would help me develop language skills. KK Condon, junior Because I was anxious to learn a new language. Kim Bowes, sophomore English 95 Zoology students learn body language Science courses are unique in that many times students, working in a lab situation, are able to relate concepts taught by lecture to real situations. Zoology offers this type of learning experience. Zoology is essentially a study of anatomy, with an emphasis on the ver- tebrates, says Charlene Wisniewski, science teacher. Students can relate this study to the human body and gain a better understanding of the anatomy of man. There are several major dissections done throughout the semester: the dogfish, shark, giant leopard frog, and the fetal pig. I thought the class was very inter- esting and I like it a lot. Roxie Earles, junior, said. By Andrea Creek Taking a blood test in Human Physiology, left Brown, jr., looks on as Monique Payne, |r., gets her finger pricked by Mrs. Wisniewski. Taking it easy while his class takes a test, |im Lansford, Physical Science teacher, enjoys his break. Chemistry partners David Rimmer and Brad Answering book questions for Physical Scienc Eaves, jrs., work on an experiment. Science stu- Lorenda Bennet and Kim Sharp, fr„ try hard I dents get both book and lab instruction. complete their assignment for Mr. Lansford. ■ % Science With a wide variety of courses offered students were Blinded with science With the many fields of study, science is one of the more complex and one that has so much to offer such as Human Physiology taught by Charlene Wisniewski. This class teaches a student how the human body operates and functions. Physical Science, in turn, is a class that deals with the chemical side of science. It's also a class that helps stu- dents prepare for Chemistry. Chemistry deals with the composi- tion and properties of substances and their reactions. General Science simply defines itself. Students discuss and learn about general areas of science. clatenaom COMtMettfo Zoology dissections were really neat and in the lab Mrs. Wisni- ewski didn't watch our every move, she gave us responsibil- ity. Marcella Barber, junior I thought our study of heredity and genes was interesting. Mr. Tuck made Biology fun as well as a challenge. Renee Peppers, sophomore )issecting a fetal pig, Sharon Sanborn, Chris Juinn, jrs., and Curtis Wiegand, sr., take notes n the organs they see. Carefully pinning back the skin of their pig, Jeff utherlin and Robert Woodward, jrs., inspect the latient. I like the areospace unit in Physical Science. Chris Quick, freshman The labs in Chemistry I were fun, and we learned from them. Ill remember Stucki's off-pitch- ed singing of Chemistry carrols and the way he reacted to the surprises on his blackboard. Bri- an Welch, junior Some things I found interesting about Zoology and Human Phys. were dissecting and talking to Nadine and Dawn. Roberta Douglas, junior I found it interesting to leam about the ways different chemi- cals affect us in the world. Mr. Stucki is unique. He does more representations then any other teacher. Robert Woodward, ju- nior Science 97 Math classes provide a challenge Math courses gave students the op- portunity to sharpen their skills as the year progressed. A variety of classes were offered, in- cluding Algebra I through Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and three computer classes. Neita Rehkop, freshman, said, the teacher of my math class explained the work very well so that I understood everything. Math classes provided a challenge for most students. Dawn Wilmurth, ju- nior, said, It was a very exciting year. The computer class was hard and chal- lenging but interesting. For some peo- ple it wasn't so exciting. I didn't really like math, but I got enough out of it, said Rossanna Swinney, junior. Students who were interested in math had the option of pursuing their special talent by competing in math contests. Members of the Math Team traveled on weekends to various schools to take tests in different areas of math. The Math Team also sponsored its first competition at West during the second semester. Ten schools partici- pated in the event and school was dis- missed early that Friday for the contest, by Kristy Rehkop Chris Oleary works out the bugs in an interme- diate computers program. Students can take beg., int., or adv. computers classes. In the computer class, Brian Fry and Mike Gross, jrs., study the computer to work out a program. Studying hard, the Geometry class works on drills. Drills were given to the students at the beginning of class to warm up on. Math Team front row: Charles Rowe, Mark Holtzclaw, David Hennings, Keith Riggs, Brian Rice, Brad Eaves, Robert Woodward middle row: Chris Cogdill, Diane Woodward, Terry Mensing, Tina Stull, Diane Kiefer, Larissa Shelton, Janette Weingartner, Cindy Rydings, Tom Winkelbauer, and Ron Cogdill, Math Team sponsor back row: Frank Griffin, Math Team sponsor, Mark Edwards, Darren White, Amy Winkelbauer, Michelle Merando, Donald Raby, Jamie Tremaine, Jim Walby 98 Math Danny Moberly, so., tutors a geometry student. During class Jerry Dickens, so., and classmates Geometry was offered at both East and West. work hard to finish their projects. cCtMAXOOM comments I liked it (Algebra) a lot. It was better than my Algebra class in Lexington. Audry Eastridge, ju- nior I liked Geometry; it was fun. You learned how to do differ- ent things like diagrams that will help you in the future. Michael Graham, sophomore Computer teacher Ron Cogdill looks over an assignment. Frank Griffin, math teacher, dis- cusses a square root example with his class. Cogdill and Griffin were Math team sponsors. The teacher (Mr. Curtis) helped us and explained the work (Algebra) really well, oth- erwise I would have flunked. Lisa Beal, junior Something important in basic math is that you learn the ba- sics. This helps when you're out on your own and maybe on a job. Jeanine Whyel, junior I liked making and learning about exponents in Algebra. Rossanna Swiney, junior Math 99 Brad Baughman wails expectantly for a correct During his first hour class. Bill Huls discusses a answer. Besides teaching history, Baughman was topic in Modem Psychology. Huls taught many also the Head Football Coach. other social studies classes. Pat Penning lectures to his American History class. Penning also taught World History at East. Social studies students were made ... Donna Pirhalla works intently at her desk. This was the first year Pirhalla taught at ESHS. A part of history Social: of or having to do with hu- man beings living together as a group in a situation in which their dealing witn one another affects their common welfare. Studies: plural of the act or process of applying the mind so as to acquire knowledge or understanding, as by reading or investigating. These two elements combined make the subject of social studies. Man adapting to his environment, is how Brad Baughman defines social studies. Baughman was a first year American History teacher at East. He's not a real strict teacher. His classes aren't just work, they're both work and fun, commented Tammy Robinson, sophomore. The study of my past as a human being and an understanding of the present and future based on history, it's just the true story of the human race from many viewpoints,” said Donna Pirhalla, teacher, about social studies. Pirhalla wanted to become a teacher so she could influence others to like history; was there any other choice? She tries to keep class interesting. She's really sweet and I really enjoy her class best, said Anna LaSala, sopho- more. Bill Huls teaches Economics, Geogra- phy, Contemporary Issues, Psychology, and Sociology. i tuo is a 51cm 1CCK.11CI! ntf really a smart person and that makes his class interesting. I enjoy having him for psychology, commented Loretta Woods, junior. Larry Jones has a full schedule teach- ing American Wars I and II, World History, Sociology, and Psychology at West. I think he's really nice. I've learned a lot in his class, said Jill McDonough, junior. Pat Penning teaches American History and World History at East High. He's a good teacher. He explains the material so we can understand it, said Julie Peterman, sophomore, about Penning, by Monique Payne 100 Social Studies Huettenmueller Changes History National government, American Wars I, Missouri History, Historical Biog- raphy, U.M.K.C. History I and II are the subjects taught by Ron Huettenmueller. Although he has taught for 10 years at West, he said he never gets bored re- peating stories. I always change the outcome! First hour, the French won the French and Indian War. Second hour the English won. It also cuts down on cheating, just kidding. Huettenmueller didn't want to be a teacher at first. I wanted to become a plumber. However, when I graduated from high school in 1967, people who wanted to become plumbers were be- ing drafted and becoming soldiers. Col- lege students were deferred from the draft as long as they kept a good grade point average. Thus, I became a college student. History was my favor- ite subject and I had always enjoyed it and made a good grades. I knew I could make a good grade point average in my favorite subject, there- fore, I became a history major. There's not a great demand for peo- ple who know history other than to teach it to people who don't know history. I became a history teacher, Huettenmueller said. by Monique Payne Ron Huettenmueller salutes his class. Huettenmueller teaches a variety of social studies classes at West. cta vuHMt commeafo Ooh ooh—ooh ooh—ooh ooh—ooh. Bill Greaves has been a popular social studies teacher for 27 years. Greaves leaves, memories linger The study of man and his relations with other men. It includes history, ge- ography, anthropology, economics, humanities, and government. This is how Bill Greaves, history teacher, defines social studies. Greaves retired this year after teaching World History and American History at Excelsior Springs East High for 27 years. Greaves admitted that he sometimes got bored telling the same stories over and over. If the students sit like dead masses I don't get inspired. If the class (or a few members) seem interested it encouragess me —makes me more en- thusiastic so I can really get into it. Greaves explained his interest in so- cial studies. Social studies involves people, their activities, and their prob- lems. It involves history of how the world developed to this point. by Monique Payne He (Greaves) was fun and I really appreciated him more when I got in college. He did me more good for college than any other teacher in the way that he made me study. Also, he made our evenings enjoy- able driving around the country roads looking for him. Frank Griffin, Math teacher. He's fun to have as a teach- er. He can make anything fun- ny, no matter what it is. Stacey Huey, sophomore He's an eccentric teacher. He makes his classes interesting, and his tests are hard! Brenda Lewis, freshman He really makes it interest- ing because of his silly com- ments and his bizarre gestures. He's great. He's my favorite teacher. Bea Kelley, sopho- more When I was his student I thought Mr. Greaves was a good teacher who cared about his students. And now, after having been a teaching col- league for years, I know he is good teacher, and I know he cares about young people. Bill Greaves has taught more than history over the years. He has taught a lot about life to a lot of young people. Jon Bates, English teacher Social Studies 101 At the vocational school the clrrlculum provides Skills for a lifetime A.M. Aulo Mechanics student Lee Wilson, sr., puts a rotor on a car, and tries to adjust the brakes. From the p.m. Carpentry class, Aaron Spor, sr., makes cabinets for a new house. The Excelsior Springs Area Vocation- al School is one of fifty eight schools to serve communities throughout Missou- ri. It is accredited and supported by the Department of Elementary and Secon- dary Education. Excelsior Springs is the host district and has the responsibility of serving people within a 30-mile radius. The school serves the following districts: Ex- celsior Springs, Kearney, Orrick, Polo, Liberty, and Richmond. It has the capa- bilities of serving about 300 students in the regular daytime programs, as well as many adults in the evening classes. I really like having other students in the class from other towns. It's fun to see how they do things in their schools compared to ours, and you also have the experience of making new friends, said Dana Mapes, senior. The curriculum of the programs are as follows: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Don Roberts; Auto Me- chanics, Brian Johnson; Carpentry, Dave Lovelace; Drafting, Robert Fine; Electronics, William Cogdill; Health Oc- cupations, Katherine Server; Office Oc- cupations JoAnn Morris; Vocational Preparation, Janet Morehead; and the Distributive Education Class, Marvin Wright. Fifty percent get jobs after they get out of school, and the other fifty percent go on to college or to military schools ' William Cogdill, Electronics teacher said. The school supports and promotes three student organizations. The purpose of these organizatoins is to better prepare each student to meet the demands of our society. Leadership training is one of the strongest areas taught in the organizations. The clubs are as follows: Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). Leona Dover, a senior in the Health Occupations class said, It's the best class that I have, with great friends and a great teacher.'' Office Occupations gives me a head start on a job that I'll look for in the future. Working on computers has given me a real challenge. said Amber Sears, senior. by Shannon Land Principal Roy J. Smith of the Vocational Techni- Drafting students John Schultz and £ya Quimby cal School works on paperwork for the school. srs„ in the p.m. Drafting class. 102 Vocational School Working with the computer, Kelly Roof, sr., from the Office Occupations class checks infor- mation. Typing up a resume for her new job, Connie Elliott, sr., from the Office Occupations class, checks for mistakes. Checking the oil in the Auto Mechanics class Brian Birkeness, jr., and Tom Pendleton, sr„ look for the dip stick. Combing and brushing hair Leona Dover and Judy (ones, srs., perform a demonstration in the Health Occupations class. clatenoMK comments Students learn On the job Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) is designed to help students develop leadership characteristics, self confidence and self acceptance, further occupational competencies needed for careers in marketing, merchandising, and management. DECA assists the state asso- ciations in their own growth and develop- ment, by promoting understanding of and appreciation for the responsibilities of citi- zenship in our free, competitive enterprise system. This program of leader- ship is directed by Marvin Wright. Carpentry gives me a skill that I can always fall back on in case I don’t make it in whatever I decide to be- come.” —Aaron Spor, senior I like Air Conditioning and Refrigeration class because you can tear down refrigerators and see what is wrong and repair it after you know what the problem is and it helps you learn a lot.” —Albert Brunke, senior During the course of the class we meet the require- ments needed to become CNAs and there is a great de- mand for nurse’s aids. I want to become a veterinarian and being able to work for the vet will give me needed experience.” —Leona Dover, senior I feel that office occupations is a beneficial program. I think that it educates stu- dents in the area they are in- terested in for a career better than if they'd just taken the general courses offered in high sch ool. I’ve really learned a lot through the program and I feel like I’m better equipped to get a high- er level job because of this program.” —Paulette Hampton, senior Vocational School 103 Colorpuard takes a break to listen to directions. Preparing for routines took a lot of hard work. Student Council members take notes as the agenda is discussed. Student Council met in the auditorium at East. Singing telegrams sung by the Drama Club could be sent to stu- dents and teachers. Club members sing in front of a class. Preparing to give a cue, Brian Poston, concert band director, listens to a section as band members play a song. Leading the line. Missy Brown, jr., smiles to the crowd during a Tigerette performance at a home basketball game. 104 Organizations To meet their next deadline. Crystal Martin, Steve Reed, and Leanne Wormsley, srs., work on their layouts. International Club exchanged gag gifts at their Christmas party. Grant Dunn, jr., plays with the bubbles he received. National Honor Society officers wave to the crowd. The NHS truck received Honorable Mention in the parade. d fed lt ol it... Organizations 105 New addition Something new was added to this year's yearbook; a colored page section. Eight pages of color pictures were an added attraction. We thought the addition of color pictures and spot color would make the year- book more interesting, Crystal Martin, senior, said. At a cost of over $10,000 to produce, the staff wrote, revised and rewrote stories and layouts to produce a quality yearbook. Most students don't realize the work and money it takes to put a yearbook together, commented )ohn Cuittar, adviser. It was fun. I never knew what went on in making a yearbook, said staff member Shannon Land, senior. Adviser )ohn Cuittar watched over the class as the yearbook slowly fell into place. Co-Editors Steve Reed and Crystal Martin, seniors, drew up plans for the book and made the major deci- sions. Photo Editors Curt Sharp and Leanne Wormsley, seniors, did most of the photographic work for the book. The theme, A Part of It, was decided by the class at the beginning of the year. It (the theme) was wide open and made way for lots of ideas, said Kamala Thompson, senior. The class agreed that working on the yearbook was a learning experience. I think students are surprised when they realize how much they have to learn and remember. There is a lot of brain work involved, Guittar said, by Steve Reed Working on a caption, Denise Kirby and Monique Payne, jrs., write down their idea. Payne and Kirby were Index editors. Tiger '85 Staff Front Row: Christi Copeland, Curt Sharp, Shannon Land, Kamala Thompson Middle Row: Crystal Martin, Kim Doerr, Jeri Sloan, Jill Orava, Steve Reed, Leanne Wormsley Back Row: Paul Cecil, Tracy Ronimous, Monique Payne, Denise Kirby, Lara Phalp, Gina Thomas, Julie Allen, Kristy Rehkop, Andrea Creek, Kelly Cremens A break in the work provided an opportunity for a picture of Gina Thomas and Lara Phalp, jrs. Sports Editor Kamala Thompson, sr., took on the task of sorting all of the statistics. Thomp- son was assisted by Kim Doerr, sr.. 106 Tiger Staff ESHS received exchange papers from other schools. Marcella Barber and Roberta Douglas, jrs., look for ideas. Reading for errors, senior Larry Stirewalt, editor. Editors' meetings were held prior to each issue looks over an issue of the Excelsiorite. After to discuss story ideas. Larry Stirewalt, senior and publication the paper was critiqued by the editor, makes a point with other staff members, class. The Excelsiorite Staff: Marcella Barber, Leslie Douglas, Andrea Creek, Curt Sharp, Kathy Fematt, Lettie McElwain, Denise Kirby, Machelle Brock, Jeri Sloan, Lisa Schirk, Nadine Lusan, Cox, Kamala Thompson, Larry Stirewalt, Steve Steve Reed, Robin Kinney, Kyle Hamlime Johnson, Ginny Hurtubise, Amy Ragan, Roberta New paper increases quality A new paper type was the big news for the Excelsiorite. I liked the white paper better than the newsprint ' junior Kathy Brock, co-managing editor, said. The print showed up better and the pictures were more clear. Members of the staff worked hard to meet deadlines and get the paper to press. It was neat working on the paper and seeing it come together, Steve Johnson, senior, said. The paper covered all aspects of stu- dent life including a monthly feature on topics such as fashion and holidays. Each month over 1,000 papers are distributed to students and faculty. The staff also sent and received papers from other schools. I use exchange papers to show students new design ideas and examples of good student writing, Adviser John Guittar, said. The editor for the paper was Larry Stirewalt, senior. Donnie Carter, freshman, said, I liked the paper. It was interesting to read about what was going on around the schools. by Steve Reed Keeping issues organized was just part of the job of Ginny Hurtubise, circulation manager. Over 1,000 papers were distributed monthly. Excelsiorite Staff 107 Many NHS students learned new square dance steps as caller Ron Cogdill instructs. Seniors Brad Hoffman and Loretta Carder share a laugh practicing these steps. Society members were On their honor When I found out I was accepted, I was excited. I felt like I had accom- plished something,” Pam Sharp, junior, commented. The select group of stu- dents have accomplished a great deal. They are chosen on basis of good qualities in leadership, service, charac- ter, and scholarship. In order to main- tain membership the students must maintain a grade point average of 9.5 Sixty-one people were a part of Na- tional Honor Society this year. Twenty-four new members were initi- ated at induction ceremonies held in October. Seniors holding offices this year were Christi Copeland, President; lanette Weingartner, Vice President; Paulette Hampton, Secretary; Steve Reed, Treasurer; and Tobie Williams, Historian. This years NHS group was busy throughout the year. Their car carrying the officers and the float honoring for- mer Homecoming queens both re- ceived Honorable Mention in the pa- rade judging. I thought it was nice that the float got the alumni involved in the parade, said |ohn Cuittar, teacher. Other events the group participated in were Christmas caroling, and annual square dance and programs featuring several guest speakers. I loved the square dance, and the program Mr. Ward gave was also very interesting, replied lamie Tremaine, junior. by Paul Cecil Refreshments served by Crystal Martin, sr., were furnished after the induction ceremony. Twenty-four new members were inducted this year. Each induction candle is lighted from the flame of the purple candle of scholarship. Melody Shea, sr., reaches carefully for the flame to light hers. Front row: Stacie Huston, Jennifer Allan, Deana Roush, lanette Weingartner, Christi Copeland, Paulette Hampton, Steve Reed, Tobie Williams Second row: Kristi Sharp, Dana Mapes, Leanne Wormsley, Angie Short, Kim Bryant, Crystal Martin, Lori Painter, Kelly Berg, Susan Shouse, Shauna Stock well, Cina Tucker, |eri Sloan, Tami Hawkins Third row: Steve (ohnson, Sandy McGinnis, Dawn Hendricks, Marcella Barber, Monique Payne, Lara Phalp, Kathy Rowan, Rich Shepherd pays for his NHS patch and pin at a monthly meeting. The group voted to spend funds on a pizza party for NHS. Melody Shea, Theresa Earles, Jill McDonagh, Kim Doerr, Marcia Overbey, Pam Sharp Fourth row: Brian Rice, Jim Lewis, Ron Endsley, Eric Cox, Kim Rowden, Chris Quinn, Jim Walby, Courteney Fisher, Keith Riggs, Robert Woodward, Jim Stewart, Chris O'Leary Fifth row: Sharon Sanborn, Paul Mayfield, Rich Shep- herd, Eddie Bonuchi, Lyndi Casto, Audra An- drew, Myra Hartman, Sheila Pennington, Cindy Rydings 108 National Honor Society International flavor I think it was fun, commented Steve Reed, senior, I'd encourage ev- eryone to join. This year's International Club consist- ed of 30 members and was sponsored by Linda Hoel. Officers for the year in- cluded seniors; Christi Copeland, presi- dent; Lori Painter, vice president; Kelly Berg, secretary; Loretta Carder, trea- surer and Steve Reed, historian. The annual trip to a foreign restaurant this year found members en- joying japanese food at Co-jo's on the Plaza, it was neat how he cooked the food right in front of our table, said Angie Short, senior. The club also had a Christmas party in which members exchanged gag gifts. I enjoyed this year's group, said Mrs. Hoel, They were definitely inter- ested in foreign fun. by Kelly Cremens Explaining a story Leslie McAfee, junior, shares an experience with club members. Christi Copeland, sr„ enjoys a snack at the Christmas party. Copeland served as president of the club. Connie Elliott, senior, enjoys herself at one of the International Club parties. Mrs. Hoel sponsors International Club. Hoel taught French and Spanish at East and West High. Club meetings not only provide a chance to re- lax, but they also provide an opportunity for friends to be together. Denise Kirby and Lara Phalp, jrs., talk about the news of the day. International Club 109 Rehearsing for the annual spring concert, David Breeden, fr., concentrates on hitting the right note. Besides band, Breeden was a basketball manager. Jazz Band members, Paul Mayfield and Bill Daulton, srs., practice during class. The Jazz Band performed for the senior citizens. On the saxaphone. Bill Hall, sr., gives a sample Teaching his class the fundamentals of music, of his talent. Jazz Band offered a fine arts credit Brian Poston demonstrates on the board, for those students who enrolled. Poston taught classes at West and at Lewis. 110 Concert Jazz Band Strumming along with the band, Rob Condon, sr., reads the music. Condon and Lesa Wait, sr., were voted most talented in the senior class. Blowing away, Jamie Tremaine, jr., practices with the Concert Band. The band held their an- nual spring concert at West High School. Giving one of their many fine performances, the Concert Band plays a piece of music. The band was directed by Boston. Members of the percussion section of the band await their turn to play. Jamming out on the saxaphone. Bill Hall, sr., plays his heart out. The band held many con- certs throughout the school year. Concert Jazz Band 111 Costume coordinator Chad Means, so., and with director Luella Aubrey. Means and Douglas Roberta Douglas, jr., discuss ideas for Harvey also had acting roles in the play. Taking attendance Tammie Garrett, jr„ marks names at a rehearsal. Garrett served as student director of the spring production Harvey. Some members work on crews, while others learn Role playing Club members discuss an idea presented at a York City, meeting. A goal for the club is a trip to New Although Drama Club members kept busy. Luella Aubrey, sponsor, said that a goal for next year would be to so- lidify our role as an organization in the school. Activities club members participated in were: performing at the Octoberfest, singing humorous tele- grams at Christmas and traveling to William jewell to see the play Our Town. Two major events for the club were the presentations of Our Town in the fall and Harvey in the spring. Members either worked on crews or performed in the plays. The club also established the Christy Cox Achievement Award, in memory of Christy Cox, senior, which was pre- sented to Lesa Wait, senior, at the Speech and Drama Banquet. Other awards presented were: Heather Rich- ards, best supporting actress; Lesa Wait, best actress, Curt Smoot, best supporting actor; Chad Means, best ac- tor and Paul Garton, Golden Hammer award. A special award was presented to Nadine Lusan, junior, for filling Cox's role in the fall play Drama Club front row: Debbie Mooney, Chad Means, Lesa Waif, vice president; Luella Aubrey, sponsor; Lori Pennington, Curt Smoot, Heather Richards, Vicki Miles, Tanya Nashan, president back row: Tammie Garrett, Lorenda Benett, Roberta Douglas, historian; Kathy Pace, Tammy Unger, Cindy Hilliard, Marty Teat, Shelia Cline, treasurer 112 Drama Club Even without a class, these competitors were not left Speechless The Forensics team consisted of a group of students who were interested in acting and public speaking. These students gave up their Friday nights to perform in competitions held at various high schools. Giving up Friday nights didn't both- er me. I felt I could get more out of Forensics than the dances,” Tanya Nashan, sophomore, said. There were 11 students involved in various speech events such as duet acting, poetry reading, original oratory, and dramatic interpretation. I participated in poetry because when I first saw poetry I was im- pressed and wanted to perform in that area, )eanne Wood, freshman, said. At the beginning of the season there seemed to be a lot of enthusiasm. As the year went on our numbers dwindled. If we offered a course in Forensics, we would prob- ably do better, said Coach Guittar. Although there was no class, there were several outstanding perfor- mances. Our team captain Kathy Pace in dramatic interpretation consistently advanced to final rounds. Other fine performances were put in by Shelia Cline and Tanya Nashan in duet acting as well as Chad Means in poetry, Guittar said. Guittar explained that when a stu- dent advances to finals he she receives a medal or trophy. A highlight of the season was at the District Tournament held in St. loseph, where Means and Pace advanced to the finals in poetry and dramatic interp respectively. Pace finished in fourth just one spot short of qualifying for state. by Shannon Land Locked in Veronica's room, Kathy Pace, jr., per- forms her dramatic interpretation from Veroni- ca's Room for members of the National Honor Society. Listening to music and eating a snack are ways competitors stay calm between rounds. Curt Smoot, so.. Coach Luella Aubrey, Roberta Douglas, jr., and Chad Means, so., take part in this activity. Relaxing between rounds Bryan Mlika, fr., waits in the hall at Mo. Western State College. Mlika participated in humorous interpretation and po- etry reading. Duet actor Tanya Nashan, so., pantomimes a movement in her scene. Forensics team: Coach Luella Aubrey, Curt Tanya Nashan, Shelia Cline, Tammy Unger, Smoot, Lori Pennington, Kathy Pace, captain; Roberta Douglas, Chad Means Sherry Barnes, )eanne Wood, Debbie Mooney, Forensics 113 Council raises record amount for charities Even before school started members of the Student Council were busy. Along with Walmart they sponsored the M.D. days and helped raise over $3,000. As the school year started, StuCo members were busy helping freshmen set up football concessions and setting up one of the first school dances. Under the leadership of Student Council President Steve Reed, sr„ this year's council raised over $11,000 in various projects. Most of the money was donated to charities such as Mus- cular Dystrophy, Cancer and the Heart Association. Some money was donated to scholarships such as Mark Sharp and Terri Garbison. Other officers were: Vice Presidents lulie Allen, sr., and Scott Miller, so.. Secretary Michelle Parker, so., and Treasurer Randy Hon, so. I felt this year was very successful. One of the most successful Councils ever,” |im Merando, sponsor, said. Members Wayne Loftin, so., and Becca Livingston, fr., enjoy pizza at the end of the year party. Homecoming was the major project of the year. I thought Homecoming went off great, it was hectic, but it was a success, replied Reed, a four year StuCo member. Other projects includ- ed Spirit Week, the Chili Supper, Stu- dent Faculty Games and the annual Blood Drive. StuCo members sold Homecoming ribbons, Spirit ribbons and miniature ti- gers. The council also purchased two VCR's for East and West, a new Tiger suit and a school flag. Elections were held in the Spring for the 1985-86 school year. Rich Shep- herd will lead the council as president along with vice presidents Jeff Brown and Scott Miller, secretaries Vicki Johnson and Michelle Parker and trea- surer Randy Hon. I think Student Council helps you to get involved in school activities and it's a lot of fun, Denise Kirby, jr., said. by Andrea Creek Squeaky clean, Lori Pennington, so., washes a car at her class car wash. 114 Student Council Awards were distributed by sponsor Ken Southwick, counselor, at the May council meeting. Members could receive awards for points earned in leadership, citizenship and ser- vice. Student Council officers: Randy Hon, treasurer; Michelle Parker, secretary; Steve Reed, presi- dent; lulie Allen, first vice president; Scott Mill- er, second vice president. Sophomores Stacey Huey, Stacy Clark, and Mi- chelle Merando work at a car wash held in Wal-Mart parking lot. Brik johnson, jr., and Melody Shea, sr., volun- teered at Wal-Mart to raise money for the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Drive. StuCo raised over $825 for charity. Front row: Paul Roskelley, Brik Johnson, Steve Reed, Scott Miller, Tobie Williams, Leanne Wormsley, Kim Doerr, Christi Copeland, Courteney Fisher Second row: Kyle Hamline, Nadine Lusan, Denise Kirby, Kathy Brock, Sandy McGinnis, Steve Johnson, Lori Painter, Donnie Carter, Bill Hall Third row: Vicki Johnson, Monique Payne, Kristi Sharp, John Fluesmeier, Julie Allen, Bryce Birdsong Fourth row: Lori Pennington, Curt Sharp, Dana Deckard, Marcia Overbey, Lisa Hannah, J.J. Hanson, Tracy Cave, Krista Johnson, Scott Craven Back row: Michelle Merando, Randy Hon, Melody Shea, LoAnn Halden, Stacey Huey, Christy Mitchell, Rich Shepherd, James Uehling, Mark Edwards, Jeff Brown, Brian Babb, Christy Fisher, Wayne Loftin, Danny Moberly, Becca Livingston, Jeff Server, Mike Sellers Items of new business are discussed by council members. This years council earned the second highest total in fundraising in council history. Student Council 115 Clubs build leadership potential The Area Vocational School pro- motes and supports three student or- ganizations. The purpose of these or- ganizations is to better prepare each student to meet the demands of our society. Leadership training is one of the strongest areas taught in the organ- izations. The clubs are as follows: Dis- tributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). DECA is a curricular organization de- signed as an integral part of the class- room instructional program. The program is designed to help students develop leadership characteristics, self confidence and self acceptencies need- ed for careers in marketing, merchandising, and management. DECA assists the state associations in their own growth and development, by promoting understanding of and ap- preciation for the responsibilities of citi- zenship in our free, competitive enterprise system. Developing future leaders in Marketing and Distribution is what this is all about. Contest was great, there were lots of people, and I really enjoyed going to it. The Employ- er Employee Banquet went over just great and we hope that the juniors can do it just as well as we did, said Bert Kelley, sr., and President of the after- noon DECA class. FBLA are active members and stu- dents participating in a business program, such as Office Occupations. They accept the purpose of FBLA, sub- scribe to its creed demonstrate willing- ness to contribute to good school community relations, and posess quali- ties for employment. ”1 hope that this class will help me get a job as soon as I graduate. It has really built up my skills and I really enjoy it. said, Dana Mapes, senior. VICA is a club for trade, industrial. and Health Occupations students. This was the twentieth birthday for VICA. VICA participated in many competi- tions including skills and leadership. The contests are held at such places as St. Louis, Missouri and even Arizona. Our motto is, Preparing for Leadership in the world of work. You can go to contest for leadership and skills, some- thing that most employers know about and looks good on resumes when you go out on the job. I like Health Occu- pations because I wanted to go into the medical field and I realize what as- pect of the field that I really want to get into, said, Kim Bryant, senior and secretary of VICA. VICA helped me learn more about industry before I ac- tually left school. It gave me a head start and helped me find my occupa- tional goal, said john Schultz, sr., and Parliamentarian for VICA. By Shannon Land VICA Front Row: David Bray, Rick Essig, Kenny Shockley, Tim Server, Keith Davis, Julian Jefford, Lara Becker Second Row: Stephanie Mann, Todd Moon, Barry Balentine, James Foster, Lee Wilson, John Teal, Steve Patton, Brent Kramer, Jimmy Hill, Andy Waddell, Gary Conyers, Albert Brunke FBLA Front Row: Twyla Boguske, Deana Roush, Susan Barton, Christie Koedatich, Sherri Hampton Back Row Jenece Offield, Connie Elliot, Debbie Callaway, Kelly Roof, JoAnn Mor- ris, sponsor; Tonya Elder DECA Front Row: Joe Meehan, Mark Amick, Mody Umphfrey, Tracy Lawrence, David Gray, Brian Crabtree, Susan Sperbeck 116 Vo-tech Clubs DECA students Chris Jensen, Dale Malott, Mar- vin Wright, sponsor; Lori O'Dell, and Lori Harden. The VICA Club gathers for a group picture dur- ing the picnic at Tryst Falls. The picnic was held for all of the vocational groups on the last day of school. Practicing for contest in St. Louis, the VICA opening and closing team, Scott Odle, Caren Sorrell, Eva Quimby, Kim Bryant, Tracy Ball-Keamey, and Scott Jones recite. FBLA Front row: Shelly Mason, JoAnn Morris, Kim Hanson, Loretta Coe, Staci Huston, Jill Mar- tin, Paulette Hampton, Amber Sears. Back row: Kathy Rowan, Deanna Mapes, Dana Mapes, Stacy Leeka, Tina Goldsmith Vo-tech Clubs 117 r Uniform look Happiness in 1985 was getting new band uniforms for the Black and Cold Marching Band. Through various fund raising projects band members and parents raised $12,000 for new uni- forms. It was really exciting knowing that we get to wear new uniforms next year,” said Donna Beers, junior. The problem with our old uniforms are far too great to begin to list,” said Bill Hall, senior. The new uniforms will give the band an exciting look and the audience a visual display of color. The old uni- forms were too hot and falling apart, Poston said. Colorguard members practiced in the commons when it rained or was cold outside. Marcella Barber, jr., works on a routine. The band traveled to MU this year to play during an MU football game. I had a lot of fun performing at MU, said joanna Patton, junior. They also traveled to St. loseph and Liberty to march in parades. Lesa Wait, senior, was the 1984-1985 drum major and Tanya Nashan, sophomore, was the field mar- shall. Next year Nashan will take over the authority of drum major. )ared Bruns, sophomore will take over as the new field marshall. I like marching and performing on the field and the new uniforms are great, said Dan Purgason, sophomore. by Tracy Ronimous The Marching Black and gold perform a song for the crowd during the Homecoming Parade. Members raised money for new uniforms in 1986. Marching in the Homecoming Parade, Marty Teat, so., was a first year rifle. The band prac- tices began before school started. 118 Marching Band Stopping to play a song during the Homecom- ing Parade is a tradition for the Black and Cold Marching Band. The Black and Gold band helps in cheering the Tigers on to a victory. The band played at home football and basketball games. The Marching Black and Gold: front row: Amie Grubb, Sarah Silic, Allison Shaw, Sheryl Levi, Brenda Lewis, Lisa Johnson, Cindy Hilliard, Noel Kopriva, Rachel Giese, Donna Elder, Jackie Fisk, Marcella Barber, Joanna Patton, Tammy Thompson, Lisa Silic, Tammie Garrett. Second row: Marty Teat, Georgia Witter, Lome Crawford, Carrie Crawley, Diane Woodward, Krissy Phipps, Mark Wilkins, Denny Wistron, Doreena Shea, Ron Lowery, Lesa Wait, Stacey Fullerton, Tonya Nashan, Brenda King, Michaelle Lowery, Kristi Godsey, Kim Wasson, Mary Scoma, Regina Salter, Rachelle Freeman, Andrea Davila, Anna LaSala, Brian Poston. Third row: Brad Smith, Angela Hodges, Deana Marker, David Breeden, Dan Purgason, Christi Cox, Paula Frank, Kamala Thompson, Donna Beers, Wendie O'dell, Larissa Shelton, Dallas Mercer, Candy Hughes, Jared Bruns, Paul Mayfield, Diane Kiefer, Lisa Gamblin, Jilo Williams, Melanie Adams, Lori Wiese. Back row: Shanna Larson, Clarence Bryan, Sean Kennedy, Chad Mamholtz, Tillena Simmons, Scott Odle, John Herrick, John Miles, Bea Kelley, John Peebles, Roy Gray, Mark McNeel, Jeff Mills, Don Austin, Bill Daulton, Bill Hall, Mike Adams, Suzzanne Eide, Rachael Ginnings, Michelle Roskelley. Marching Band 119 Randy Martin, sr., and Tim Wiese, jr., were awarded a I rating at district music contest. Mar- tin and Wiese also participated in the mixed doubles quartet which received a I at district as well. Dr. Conan Castle teaches the choir techniques on improving sound. The choir held a concert after the clinic to perform the numbers they had rehearsed. Performing at the Senior Citizens Luncheon was one of the many activities the choir participated in. The annual luncheon is sponsored by Stu- dent Council at Thanksgiving. Seated at the piano. Select Choir director Marillyn Lansford, plays for the class. Monique Payne, jr., and Curt Smoot, so., also accompa- nied during class sessions and concerts. Waiting for class to start, Jeff Hale and Curt Smoot, sos., find time to discuss plans for the evening. Smoot also used his vocal talent in the band The Allies. 120 Vocal Music Soprano singers in Select Choir work hard on perfecting a song. The girts sextet received a I rating at the district music contest held on March 1. Oh Susanna is worked on carefully by Select Choir. The alto section practices their part of the song. With a break in their singing, many choir stu- dents take time to be with their friends Popular pieces as well as madrigal songs were learned by the Select Choir and Ensemble groups. Select Choir members received high ratings for their Top Quality Sound The events calendar for Select Choir and Ensembles was solidly booked for the school year. The choirs performed at the Mini-Convention, the Watkins Mill Christmas Open House, and various service clubs. They caroled at Excelsior Springs high rises and conva- lescent centers during the Christmas holidays. Singing for the elderly gives us one of the best feelings in the world, Ken- ny Shockley, junior, said of the choir's activities. The highlight of the season for many of the Ensembles students was the Madrigal performance at the Renais- sance Festival on October 7. The ver- satility of the Ensembles group is shown as they learn musical selections ranging from popular pieces to Madri- gal songs of tne 16th Century. Although the choir was somewhat inexperienced this year it did not harm the performances of the choir. The stu- dents found they did not have last year's seniors to look up to and had to improve on their own. At the beginning of the year we suddenly realized that the seniors were gone. And this year I have improved and am the second soprano section leader, Lesa Wait, senior, comment- ed. Student choir director this year was senior Monte Porter. Being student di- rector has been an experience all its own. It has given me tne opportunity to become a good student leader and I've become a better musician. It has also given me some experience that I will use later in life as a leader, Porter said. Dr. Conan Castle visited, West High for the third year on February 13th. The CMSU music instructor spent the day with choir students, putting the fin- ishing touches on numbers to be sung at a concert that evening. Excelsior vocal students attended the district music contest held at William lewell College on March 29. The follow- ing vocal solos received I ratings at the contest: Tim Wiese and Randy Martin. Four ensembles groups received I rat- ings. They were: tne girls sextet made of Kathy Pennington - senior, Tina Renouf- - junior, Kristin Asberry - senior, Angelia Farris — junior, Kelly Durbin — senior, and Deanna Mapes —senior; the mixed dou- ble quartet of Kathy Pennington - senior, Lesa Wait —senior, Kathy Pace —junior, Janette Weingartner - senior, Todd Bird- song—senior, Randy Martin — senior, Monte Porter —senior, and Tim Weise- - senior; the girls trio consisting of Kathy Pace —junior, Kelly Durbin — senior, and Shannon McCoy - sophomore; and the miscellaneous ensemble with Jody Had- dock-freshman, Erin Kurtz - freshman, Gina Thomas — junior, Renae Clevenger- - junior, Donna Elder - junior, Sheryl Le- vi—freshman, Jeff Hale — sophomore, David Hennings - freshman, and Kelly Williams — sophomore. by Christi Copeland Front row Marillyn Lansford, loan Eason, Kristin Asberry, Debbie Stewart, Missy Brown, Erin Kurtz, Valerie Bailey, Michelle Stanfield, Donna Elder, Sheryl Levi, Dawn Dooley, Monte Porter Second row: Kim Hanson, Brenda Lewis, Angelia Farris, Lesa Wait, left Falkner, Brian Tharp, Todd Birdsong, left Hale, Curt Smoot, Kathy Pace, Shelly McKown, Kelly Durbin Third row: Jenni- fer Allan, Kathy Pennington, Elaina Stockwell, Mike Whitney, Brian Randall, Tim Wiese, Kelly Williams, Bryan Mlika, Monique Payne, Shannon McCoy, Sharon Devlin. Fourth row: Tina Ren- ouf, |odi Haddock, Tammie Garrett, Gina Thom- as, Jeff Mills, Frank Hufford, Terry Price, Randy Martin, David Hennings, Mike Graham, Janette Weingartner, Leslie McAfee, Renae Clevenger. Vocal Music 121 122 People During tumbling season, Scott Craven, fr., prepares for a perfect routine. The class was taught by Mrs. Shepherd. In attendance at a basketball game, Gail Coil, jr., talks with her mother. Many parents supported the Tiger teams. Showing off their spirit are Kyle Hamline, jr., Steve Reed and Steve Johnson, srs., Nadine Lusan and Kathy Brock, jrs. Volleyball team member Lori Painter, sr., studies during lunch. Team members dressed up as Ti- gers during Spirit Week. At a Freshman boys game Todd Birdsong, sr., Tracy Cave, Kerri Kopriva and Lezlee Hamilton, fr., enjoy the game. Rooting the Sophomore Boys Bas- ketball team on. Heather Richard, fr., takes a break during a time out. At a volleyball game, Jeff Speed, Kelly Berg, Steve Johnson, srs., and Dean Jones, Orrick alumnus, watch the action. Laughing at a story, Dana Decker, so., talks to some friends at sum- mer registration at East. During a National Honor Society meeting Kathy Rowan and Melo- dy Shea, srs., pose for a picture. a pant it... people People 123 Administration: Key part in process Top: Helping out at the Senior Citizens; Thanks- giving Dinner, Arthur Kurth, superintendent, prepares a tray for a student council member. Left: Kurth talks to a secretary about a letter. Richard Howard, assistant superintendent of in- struction, poses for a picture outside of Central Office. Howard left Excelsior for a position with Blue Springs School District. Judy Jeffers, Central Office secretary Robert Sanders, assistant superintendent, looks over some paperwork. School building mainte- nance and transportation was a main area of re- sponsibility for Sanders. Jane Hoffman, Central Office secretary Debbie Foster, Central Office secretary 124 Administration Summer registration keeps East secretaries Judy Rounkles and Judy Wormsley busy. Secretaries at East and West were trained on a new com- puter system for students' records and sched- ules. Dressed as the wicked witches of West, secre- taries Barbara Woods and Dorothy Boguske join in Spirit Week festivities. School secretaries were an important source of information and assistance. School Board President Gene Hanson and West principal Richard Hyder laugh at a comment made by Commencement speaker Bill Cope- land. School Board members for 1984-1985 were: Hanson, Cheryl Robb, Wanda O'Dell, Jack O'Dell, Ray Cave and Don Shelton. East Principal Larry Kopp makes his way through the hall during Spirit Week. Kopp introduced several activities throughout the year to motivate students. An avid Tiger fan, Richard Hyder, West princi- pal, talks with another Varsity baseball support- er. Supervising school activities kept both school principals busy. Assisting a parent of a graduate. Principal Richard Hyder and Superintendent Arthur Kurth point out seats. Graduation was one of many events attended by School Board members and superintendents. Student Council officers Scott Miller, vice presi- dent, and Steve Reed president, present a new school flag as Board members Wanda O'Dell and Don Shelton look on. Administration 125 Susan Albrecht, specui Ed Paul Allen, Aft Ann Anderson, special Ed Luella Aubrey, Enghsh Beth Babb, Special Ed Asst Ramon Bartlett, Drafting Ion Bates, English Brad Baughman, Social studies Kay Baughman, Engbsh Bob Bolin, vt Jennifer Cogbum, Math Ron Cogdill, Math Bob Curtis, Math Ralph Edwards, vience Ken Fields, Business Don Gerber, Industrial Arts Sandra Givens, ingbsh Bill Greaves, social stuckes Frank Griffin, Math John Guittar, Engfcsh Debbie Halferty, Bus� � ss Pat Harmes, Home Ec Linda Hoel, Foreign Language Freida House, Counselor Ron Huettenmueller, social studies Bill Huls, Social Studies Julie Jones, Enghsh Larry Jones, Kiai Studies Sue Jones, English PhVs Ed Gary Kennedy, Busress Jim Lansford, scierxe Marillyn Lansford, musk Carolyn Lindquist, special Ed Jim Merando, Math Carolyn Parry, Math Pat Penning, social stucSes Nancy Perry, Librarian (East) Donna Pirhalla, Social studies Brian Poston, Band Ann Riley, Home Ec Dianne Schuetz, Engksh John Shepherd, Phys Ed Mary Joyce Shepherd, Phys Ed Carol Snyder, Special Ed Oliver Stolz, Counselor Roger Stucki, Science Holly Tesar, Ubranan (West) Bill Tuck, Science Blake Turner, special Ed Wayne Ward, English Mary Welch, Engkh Dennis Williams Charlene Wisneiwski, Science Lou Wisniewski, Dnvers Ed 126 Faculty Dedicated aily The faculty and staff at ESHS were dedicated daily to provide a quality educa- tional experience for stu- dents. In the classroom teachers challenged our minds with new thoughts and ideas. Faculty members showed that they were special people inside the classroom and out. Working with teachers in an extracurricular activity, they coached us to be better athletes, or advised us to be stronger leaders. Faculty 127 Tony Abernathy Michelle Abrams Mike Adams Lynne Amick Anthony Austin James Austin Brian Babb Michael Baird Chris Baker Bunker Baldwin Travis Barker Sherry Barnes Kelli Barnhart John Beasley Vicki Beason Linda Beauchamp Lorenda Bennett Ron Birdsong Lori Birkeness David Breeden Cindy Brelsford Jeremy Bridges Kenny Brock Lora Brower Terry Brower Seth Brown Jared Bruns Clarence Bryan J.W. Bryant Donnie Carter Tracy Cave Larry Clevenger Chris Cogdill Jennifer Cole Dustin Coon 128 Freshmen Q piri ted Oupport While some Freshmen cheered from the sidelines as cheerleaders, others sup- ported them in their own way. Some were members of the band or part of the colorguard. Some freshmen just cheered between chats with an old friend. Some just gave their support by way of a laugh wnen laughing with a friend. Anissa Cooper John Cosens Kristen Cox Scott Craven Lome Crawford Carrie Crawley Brian Creason Sandra Creason Jamie Creek Shane Crockett Keith Davis Dana Deckard Chris Deere Dawn Dooley Jane Downer Gary Duncan tta Du11enhefner Donald Earies “ Joan Eason Donna Eblen Cynthia Edgerton Mark Edwards Stephanie Elizondo Angela Ellerbeck Doug Faulkner Bob Firebaugh Alan Fisher Christy Fisher Chris Fsik Ron Folsom Diana Forbes Rachelle Freeman Greg Giese Tim Glazier Kristi Godsey Freshmen 129 Janet Gonzalez David Green Nikki Green Rex Green Donnie Greim Jodi Haddock Tom Haines Lee Hamill Lezlee Hamilton Tim Hanan Mike Hand Dawn Hanson Shelley Happy Jeff Harman Stacey Harring Greg Harrison Sandy Hart Missy Hartman Robin Hartman Penny Harvey Stacie Hayter Billy Heath John Heaton David Hennings Heather Hinze Mike Hoffman Shane Holmes Jim Hopkins Robin Hoskins Emily Hutchinson Greg Jackson Eddie Jacobs Kathy Jarvis Bryon Jeffers Krista Johnson 130 Freshmen Lisa Johnson Rhonda (ones Rusty Kawakami Shana Keller Shelly Kellogg Annette Kennedy James Kennedy Jasen Kennedy Sean Kennedy Kim Kennell Brenda King Caria Kinjj Quincy Kinney Scott Kirtley Paula Kopp Kem Kopriva Erin Kurtz David LaPee Jeff Leavitt Sheryl Levi Angela Lewis Becca Livingston Amy Lodwick Donald Long Michaelle Lowery Angela McAfee Scott McCoy Peter McDonagh Shelly McKown Michelle McNeil Tim Mael Korey Manley Chad Mamholtz Scott Martin Tina Martin Aspiring thletes Each year the Freshmen Boys Basketball team is introduced to the home crowd at a Varsity game. This year's team was coached by Mr. John Shep- herd, and led by high scor- er Mike Hoffman. They fin- ished their season with a 10-5 record. Freshmen 131 ◦II un The first year of high school gives many students the opportunity to be a part of it. Homecoming gives the class the chance to build their first float. Homecoming also gives the class the chance to crown a class princess. Spirit week as well is a chance to show your spirit and help your class win the spirit stick. Julie Mason Teresa Mayes Marcie Means Terry Mensing Dallas Mercer Kelly Merritt John Miles Kim Miller Marci Milligan Wendi Milligan Sally Millsap Wanda Mize Bryan Mlika Brock Moon Debbie Mooney Jill Morse Gunner Muro Jim Murphy Angela Mygatt Paul Mysliborski Teri Nelson Shawn Newman Jonathan O'Dell Pam Parker Cindy Payne John Peebles Shaine Pennington Rose Petersen Shawn Petree Sherrie Pfalzer Jeffrey Propst Shannon Pulse Chris Quick Anthony Quiroz Tammy Rambo 132 Freshmen Tammy Reaves Neita Rehkop Greg Rhodus Heather Richard Stacy Richardson Jeff Riley Michelle Roskelley Kim Roth Ronda Ruhl Julie St. John Regina Salter Mike Schreiber David Scoma Mary Scoma Lance Seely Steve Seely Kim Sharp Allison Shaw Doreena Shea Kim Shea Jennifer Shelor Brad Shelton Jimmy Shelton Marcus Shelton Jesse Shipp Sarah Silic Jeff Slaughter Jennie Sloan Bradley Smith Christina Smith Lora Smith Sandy Stanfield Jan Stanley Andy Staponski Steve Stark Freshmen 133 Beth Stimelsky Bobby Stirewalt Wendy Strickler Angela Swope Jerry Swope Stephanie Taul Kim Teat Jimmy Thompson Rob Timmons Shane Troncin James Uehling Lisa Vassmer Jay Walden Laurie Waldroup Brandon Watkins Cassie Way Larry Weingartner Gerry Wells Kevin West Keith Wetzel Chuck Whitham Lori Jo Weise Sherry Wilhite Mark Wilkins Allan Williams Chris Williams Don Williams Jilo Williams Todd Wilson Rachele Wilson Shannon Winders Craig Winkler Kevin Winkler Denny Wistrom David Wood 134 Freshmen Jeanne Wood John Wood Royce Wood Wendy Wood Melaine Woodside Diane Woodward Robbie Wright Vickie Wuster Fresh aces Each year the Freshman class brings to ESHS new, bright faces. It also brings more people to get in- volved with the daily routine of high school. This year's class brought with it more than 250 new people. They were a part of the sports teams, cheerleading squads, Tigerettes, Student Council and everything else that goes on in and around high school. Now that I think about it, my first year of high school was pretty good, added lennifer Allan, but not near as much fun as my senior year. V' V S Freshmen 135 Melanie Adams Troy Adams Marisela Anaya Vicki Anderson Don Austin Joe Barber Larry Barham Bryan Barnes Danny Barnhart Robin Beldon Stacy Belmont Danny Bemis Jack Bentley Troy Bethards Jodi Bickford Bryce Birdsong Donna Blyth Kim Bowes Earl Branson Kevin Brockhoff Kelly Brooks Brandon Brower Jeannie Brown Lisa Brown Tina Brunke Jarrett Burge Angela Cantrell Leland Carder Kim Carlson Brian Carmichael Tim Cecil Stacy Clark Terry Class Becky Clemons Shelia Cline Tracy Cole Michelle Condra Mike Cooper Bill Cowling Elizabeth Cox Susan Crawford Dana Decker Brian Devlin Paul Diibon Eddie Donovan Jay Dorsey Lome Dubin Jeff Eckersley Darryl Eggert Suzzanne Eide Christin Farris Jim Ferguson Heather Fisher Terry Folsum Paula Frank Melissa Foster 136 Sophomores Stacy Fullerton Lisa Gamblin Melvin Gantt Rachel Giese Pam Gilliham Mary Gorham Mike Graham Stephanie Gray Eddie Greenwood Amie Grubb LoAnn Halden Jeff Hale Annette Hampton Chris Hans J. J. Hanson Casey Happy Tray Harkins Vonda Herring Roxie Harris Sherry Hart Shelly Hartman Tammy Heavelow Rodney Hendley John Herrick Tony Hettinger Mike Hilbum Cindy Hilliard Angela Hodges Karen Holland Archie Holmes Mark Holtzdaw Randy Hon Chad Hopkins Jeannette Hopkins Shawn Howard Something pecial Sophomores admit they're not looking forward to West as much as they were, since open lunch has been discontinued. Even though East was built in 1929 and no longer holds all four grades there's a special atmosphere. It seems they have more time to spend with their friends, since many were not involved with jobs, serious relationships or other commit- ments. Sophomores 137 Stacey Huey Candy Hughes Nathan Hughes Mark Huitt John Hyatt Jimmy Isley David Jacobs Glenace Johnson Tony Johnson Vicki Johnson Chris Jones Matt Keller Todd Keller Bea Kelley Dennis Kelley Diane Kiefer Terri Kilgore Stacey Kimmi Kim Kirchmeyer Mark Kirtwright Noel Kopnva Kim Krier Shanna Larson Anna LaSala Robert Lerma Brenda Lewis Eldon Lewis Wayne Loftin Kelly Long Kathy Love Shannon McCoy Wes McCullough Tate McElwain Sherry McMillon Jerry McNary Gene Malott Shannon Mann Deana Marker Martha Marrant Matt Marrant David Martin Chad Means Michelle Merando Penny Mercer Donna Miller Scott Miller Jeff Mills Troy Minnick Christy Mitchell Danny Moberiy Vanessa Myers Tanya Nashan Staci Naylor Scott Neibergall Jim Nelson Jodi Nichols 138 Sophomores Scoti O'Dell Wendy O'Dell Mike Osborn David Outain Lana Painter Lynda Painter Michelle Parker Melody Patrick Todd Payne Brad Pennington Lori Pennington Renee Peppers Julie Peterman Gina Pettegrew Steve Pierson Krissy Phipps Michelle Pollard Andrea Porter Tyra Price Lily Pugh Dan Purgason David Purgason Michele Quick John Quinn Donald Raby Brian Randall John Ray Roger Ray Driving ating Another year at East and many sophomores were turning 16. This year offered many opportunities. For some students it took a cou- ple tries to pass their driver's test. It took me three times, but it's worth it, comments one student. Most agree it's better than riding the bus. A lot of students experienced their first date this year. Sweaty palms, speechless, not knowing what to wear and being late are some of the characteristics of the first date jitters. Sophomores 139 Donna Reffit Todd Reuscher Kris Reynolds Sue Rice Lori Rickman Jeff Rigelman Kris Riggs Denise Robb Eddie Roberts Tammy Robinson Rachel Rogers Michele Rounkles Tina Roush Charles Rowe Patricia Russell Mary Rydings Barry Samborski Chris Sapp Jon Saura Rachelle Schwarz Richard Schwenzer Mike Sellers Jeff Server Carrie Shea Larissa Shelton Lance Ship Cindy Shoemaker Duane Shumate Lisa Silic Tellena Simmons Jody Simpson David Slankard Diana Slankard Darryl Sloan Chris Smith Michelle Smith Tony Smith Curt Smoot Bob Sockhocki Victoria Sportsman Marla Stark Diana Stephens Tammy Stephenson Joe Stevens Debra Stewart Elaine Stockwell Maria Stockwell Tina Stull Sean Swan Danny Swearingin Enola Swope Tammy Tackett Travis Taylor Marty Teat Brian Tharp Chris Thomas 140 Sophomores Dennis Thomas Kristi Thompson Tammy Thompson Dove Thompson Missy Thornton Bill Tucker Catherine Turner Larry Umphrey Monte Unger Chris Walden Kim Walden Gene Walker Tony Watkins Daniel Way Kara Wendt Darren White Laura White Craig Whitham Zedena Wiegand George Williams Kelly Williams Gina Willimetz Amy Winklebauer Jeff Winkler Gina Wollard Kelly Woods Paul Wyatt Brad Zimmerman Sophomore pirit The class of '87 carried their spirit over from their freshman year, to win the spirit stick for the second year in a row. This year the sophomores decorated their hall with personalized tiger paws for every member in the class. Scott Miller said, I think everyone par- ticipated more, because it was important to win for a second year ' Sophomores 141 SUMMER CHOOL Although classes did not officially start until after Labor Day, students were found at school registering for their classes in mid-August. At this time parking stickers could be bought for students wishing to drive to school. Activity tickets could also be purchased that day. Many stu- dents had a chance to see friends they had not seen all summer on this day. There were mixed feelings on starting the new year from many juniors. Mostly I was just really excited about coming up to West, it seems like we have so much more respon- sibility and freedom, Donna Beers, junior, expressed her feelings on the upcoming year. Gary Ainsworth Tracy Bahs Valerie Bailey Richard Baker Marcella Barber Brian Bartlett Chris Bartlet Lisa Beal Dawn Beckwith Donna Beers Todd Berndt Brian Birkeness Brent Bishop David Bray Robert Britt Kathy Brock left Brown Melissa Brown Sandy Buchanan Kristina Butler Paul Cecil 142 Juniors Coleen Chaney Kelly Claus Renae Clevenger Kody Coffman Gail Coil Tina Cole KK Condon Gary Conyers Eric Cox Scott Coy Amy Creason Russ Creason Andrea Creek Kelly Cremens Jeff Culpepper Robbie Dagley Andrea Davila Jeannie Day David DeMint Sharon Devlin Denny Dooley Roberta Douglas Lori Duncan Shelly Duncan Grant Dunn Roxann Earles Jeff Eastep Brad Eaves Donna Elder Rick Essig Jeff Falkner Angie Farris Peggy Fetters Courteney Fisher Jackie Fisk Bryan Ford Mike Frederick Bob Freitag Tod Freitag Brian Fry Tammie Garrett Paul Carton Brian Gillespie Carole Gonzalez Ron Goode Twila Goode Danny Gooding David Grace Billy Green Ty Green Chris Griffin Mike Gross Kyle Hamline Becky Hamilton Aaron Hammer Eric Hammons Juniors 143 Brennan Hampton Rhonda Hankins Lisa Hannah Mike Hanson lames Harris Matt Harris Shawn Harris Susan Harvey Dawn Hendricks Gary Heironymus Jimmy Hill Chad Hilliard Richie Huddleston Frank Hufford Troy Hufford Mike Hunsel Mark Imhoff Julian Jefford Bret Johnson Brik Johnson Carrie Johnson Margo Johnson Crystal Jones Scott Jones Melissa Kennedy Robin Kinney Denise Kirby Donna Kitchell Brent Kramer Steve Lamley Greg Lampton Shelly Lane Jim Lewis Richard Love Jennifer Lowry Nadine Lusan Melissa McAdams Leslie McAfee Becky McCormick Sheila McCubbin Jill McDonough Lettie McElwain Mike McGaugh Mark McNeal John Maddux Lisa Maidment Andrew Marrant Don Marrant Tom Masters Vicki Miles Mitzi Milsap Brent Montgomery Julie Mosley Matt Mullikin Marcia Overbey Shannon Overman 144 Juniors Cloat I un Building the Junior Class Home- coming float was a project that kept many juniors busy until the final hours before the parade. Tigers are ... on the Hunt was the theme for their first place float. The class of 1986 has received the first place award for three years in a row. The actual cost of the float was hard to determine, but costs were estimated at around $300. Rich Shepherd, ju- nior class president, provided the garage for the float to be built, and many students found many afternoons going by quickly as they worked to get the float done on time. We work hard on the float ev- ery year, trying to out-do our float from the year before. It's sort of a challenge to look forward to, Jeff Brown, junior, said about the float project. Robbie Owens Kathy Pace lody Pasalich Lori Patterson Ioanna Patton Steve Patton Monique Payne Michelle Pearson Sheila Pennington Mark Penrod left Pettit Lara Phalp Paula Phipps Tim Pingel lerry Pope Tina Prewitt Anthony Price Randy Price Terry Price Sandra Quimby Chris Quinn Juniors 145 Prom lanners Seven o'clock a m., April 20, the day many juniors met at the Elms Hotel to be- gin decorating for Prom. The long hours of meetings and making decisions paid off though as everyone who attended enjoyed the evening. The Mabee Center was a great idea, and a lot of people told us the decora- tions looked great, Chris Quinn, junior, commented about the festivity. The juniors made many of the decora- tions themselves, using the colors red and silver. I thought the decorations looked bet- ter this year than before, we put a lot of work into it, Kathy Swoboda, junior, said of the work that was done for Prom. 146 Juniors Kerry Winkleman Georgia Whitter Loretta Woods Robert Woodward Kelley Wright Chad Zink Jeff Zirjacks Amy Ragan David Rash Kim Raw Kristy Rehkop Tina Renouf Brian Rice Scott Richard Tom Rickman Mike Riley David Rimmer Kathleen Roe Sherry Rogers Tracy Ronimous Paul Roskelley Sherri Rupe Patrick Russell Cindy Rydings Sharon Sanborn Scott Sapp Lisa Schirk Tim Seal Tim Server Pam Sharp Jeff Shellenberger Jeff Shelor Rich Shepherd Sandy Sherman Kenny Shockley Chris Short Roger Sisson Melissa Smith Anthony Soliz Cary Spor Michelle Stanfield Anna Stevens Janet Stevens Jimmy Stewart Mark Stock Jana Storey Jeff Sutherlin Rosanna Swinney Kathy Swoboda Wesley Swope John Teale Gina Thomas Jamie Tremam Tammy Tucker Tammy Unger Andy Waddell John Ward Mary Ware Kim Wasson Brian Welch Gina White Mike Whitney Jeanine Whyel Tim Wiese Bruce Williams Derek Willimetz Dawn Wilmurth Lynette Wilson Sheila Wingo Tom Winkelbauer Juniors 147 Ed Adair: Track 9-12, Cross Country 10,12 Jennifer Allan: student Council 10-12, class secretary 10,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Cheerleader, varsity football 12, varsity basketball 11,12; Tigerettes 9,10; E-Club 10-12, Pep Club 10-12; Track 9-11, Select Choir 11,12; Optimist Citizen of the Year 10; Tiger Staff 12; Variety — --------- pihow 11; Girl's State Alternate 11. tJulie Allen; Homecoming Queen 12; Student Council 9-12, Student Council Vice President 12; Cheerleader, basketball 10-12; Tiger Staff 12, Design Editor 12; Court warming Princess 9; Homecoming Princess 10, Pep Club 9-12; Prom Queen Candidate 12; Outstanding Senior Girl 12; Most Popular 12; Most Friendly 12. Mark Amick Audra Andrew: Cheerleader, football 10-12, basketball 9,10, Wrestling 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12; Prom Queen Candidate 12; Matwarming Candidate 12; Volleyball 9, Pep Club 9-12; Tiger Staff 12; Photographer 12; Sadie Hawkins Queen 10 Kristin Asberry: District Music 11,12; State Music 12; Select Choir 11,12; Madrigal 11,12, To Kill A Mockingbird” crew 11, Variety Show 11, Pep Club 9; International Club 10 Lori Bailey: Basketball 9,10 Barry Ballantine: vica 12 Dale Ballinger Tracy Banning: Basketball 9-n Randy Barnes: Tennis io Susan Barton Tim Barney: Track 9,12 captain 12;Cross Country 9,12; E-Club 9-12 Lara Becker Pep Club 9-12, International Club 10-12 treasurer 11; VICA 12 Kelly Berg: Softball 12; National Honor Society 11,12, International Club 12, secretary 12 148 Seniors Todd Birdsong: Baseball 9-12, Football 9-11; Basketball 9,10; Choir 12 Janell Bishop Twyla Boguske: FBLA 12. secretary 12; FCA 12; Pep Club 9 Ed Bonuchi: Wrestling 9-12, State Champion 10-12; Football 9,11; National Honor Society 11, 12; All Conference, All District Wrestling 10-12; All Metro Wrestling 12; All American 12; 110% Football 11; Best Physique 12; Outstanding Wres- tler 10,12. Keith Bradshaw: Football 9, Golf 9.10, Pho- tographer 12 Kevin Bradshaw: Football 9; Golf 9,10; Wrestling 9 Eddie Brand DeAnna Brockhoff: Track 10; Cheerleader 9, football 9, basketball 9; Pep Club 9; Cadet Teacher 12 Albert Brunke Kim Bryant: National Honor Society 11,12; Track 9-11; Golf 12, E-Club 10-12; VICA 12, sec- retary 12; FCA 12; Volleyball 9; Basketball 9; Weightlifting 12 Tina Burns Stacy Butler Darby Callaway Deborah Callaway: Basketball Statistician 9- 11. FBLA 12 Loretta Carder: Track 9-12. Most Improved 10, Outstanding Athlete 11; Volleyball 9-12; Band 9; E-Club 10-12, vice president 12; International Club 12, treasurer 12; Cadet Teacher 12; Girl's State Alternate 11; FCA 12; Most Humorous Seniors 149 Robert Carmichael: Track 9-12; Basketball 9-12; E-Club 11,12; Photographer 12 Ron Carmichael: VICA 11,12, State 11; Baseball 9,11; Wrestling 9.10 Ed Carpenter Lyndl Casto: Volleyball 9-12; Cheerleader, bas- ketball 9, wrestling 10-12; Track 9,10; National Hon- or Society 11,12; Matwarming Queen Candidate 12; Who's Who Among American High School Stu- dents'' 11,12; Pep Club 9-12; Tiger Staff 12; Photog- rapher Kenneta Catron: Tiger Staff 11; Excelsiorite Staff 11; Photographer 11; Volleyball 9, manager Geneva Cline Loretta Coe: FBLA 12 International Club 10,11; Mixed Chorus 9 Rob Condon: lazz Band 10-12; Band 9-11, To Kill A Mockingbird crew 11; Happy Daze crew 11; Most Talented Christi Copeland: National Honor Society 11,12, president 12; Student Council 12; Girl's State 11; Ti- ger Staff 12, managing editor 12; International Club 12, president 12; Math Club 9,10; Track 9-11, Cross Country 10; FCA 12; Courtwarming Queen Candi- date 12; Basketball Statistician 9-12; Sadie Hawkins Queen Candidate 11; Optimist Citizen of the Year 12; Our Town crew 12; Society of Distinguished American High School Students 10-12 Tim Cordova Steve Coursen: DECA 12. treasurer 12; Football 9, Baseball 9,11 Machelle Cox: Courtwarming Princess 12; Bas- ketball Statistician 9,12; Excelsiorite Staff 11,12, photo editor 12, Track 9,10, manager 9,10, Volley- ball Statistician 9,10; E-Club 10-12, Up the Down Staircase crew 10; The Boyfriend crew 9, FCA 12 Brian Crabtree: DECA 12 David Creason: Sadie Hawkins King 9 Matt Dabbs: Football 9,10 150 Seniors Bill Daulton: Tennis 10-12; Band 9-12; Jazz Band 11,12; Football 9,10; Track 9 Keith Davis Ray Davis: Baseball 10.12 Durke Dickey: Basketball 9,10; Football 9,10 Patty Dickey: Office Aide 12 Tim Dickens In memory of Christine Renee Cox November 23, 1966-October 30, 1984 Christy rehearses the lead role of Jean for the fall play To Kill a Mockingbird, in 1984. At the Child Development Class Halloween par- ty, Christy assists Greg Stewart with party treats. Christy was the daughter of Richard and Mary Cox. She was a senior at ESHS when she died as a re- sult of a car accident October 30, 1984. Christy was a member of the Dra- ma Club her sophomore through sen- ior years. She served as vice president her junior year and president her sen- ior year. Christy performed in Up the Down Staircase, Little Women, To Kill a Mockingbird, Happy Daze, and Our Town. Christy was a leader. She served as student director of Happy Daze. She also performed with the color- guard her junior and senior year, and was named captain her senior year. Other organizations Christy participat- ed in were Mixed Choir (9), Select Choir (11,12), Ensembles (12), and Pep Club (9,10). Christy was a vital and helpful class member. Her class members, special friends, teachers, family and anyone who came in contact with her will miss her. Seniors 151 Kim Doerr: Cross Country 9-12; Track 9-12; Cheerleader, basketball 12; National Honor Society 11,12; E-Club 11,12; Student Council 12, secretary 12, FCA 12; International Club 12; Tiger Staff 12, assistant sports editor 12; Cadet Teacher Leona Dover: VICA 12, 1st place District Contest 12; Student of the Month; Pep Club 9,10 Tammy Dravenstott Doug Duncan: Cross Country 10-12; Track 9-12, VICA 11,12 Kelly Durbin: Pep Club 9, Girl's Glee 9,10; Fiddler on the Roof” cast 10; Select Choir 11,12; Ensembles 11,12; District, I Rating 12, State, II Rating 12 Theresa Earles: Mat warming Queen 12; Matwarming Princess 11; Courtwarming candidate 9; Cheerleader, football 9-12, basketball 9, wrestling 10-12; National Honor Society 11,12; Tiger Strength Team 10; Pep Club 9-12; Photographer 12 Gale Eckenroed Hope Edgman Tonya Edler Lewis Edmunds Ronnie Edwards: Track 9-12 Connie Elliott: FBLA 12; International Club 12; FHA 9,10 Ron Endsley: Football 9-12, All Conference 10-12, All District 11,12, All Metro 11,12, AH State 12, All USA 12, Most Valuable Player 11,12; Basketball 9-12, captain 12; Track 9-12, captain 12; National Honor Society 11,12; Boy's State 11; Optimist Citizen of the Year 10,12; Sophomore Pilgrimage 10; Who's Who Among American High School Students 11; E-Club 12 Stan Falconer Leslie Fematt: Excelsiorite Staff 11.12 152 Seniors John Fluesmeier: Sadie Hawkins King 12; Football 9, Student Council 12; Football Manager 10 Veronique Ford: fbla 12 James Foster: Football 9; vica 12 Mike Frederick Kevin Fry Leigh Gantt: Track 9-12, Basketball 9-12; Vol- leyball 9; Excelsiorite Staff 12; Tiger Staff 12; E- Club 12; Weightlifting 9,10 Mike Gardner: Cross Country 9-12; Track 9- 12; All Conference, All District 12; Chemathon 12 Alan Garrison Keli Gehrs Tina Goldsmith: fbla 12 Angie Goodman David Gray Bill Griffey: Coif 9-12, All Conference 10-12; Basketball 9-11 Keith Gritting Darlene Hagerman Seniors 153 Bill Hall: Student Speaker Commencement 12; Band 9-12; Band Council 12, vice president 12; Student Council 9-12; Mini Convention 12, National Chairman; Our Town” cast 12; Up the Down Staircase” cast 10; Happy Daze” cast 11; To Kill A Mockingbird” cast 11; Coif 9 Paulette Hampton: National Honor Society 11, 12, secretary 12; FCA 12, treasurer 12, Track 10, 11; Pep Club 9 Sherri Hampton Kim Hanson: FBLA 12, Fiddler on the Roof” cast 10, Select Choir 11,12; Variety Show 11; Mixed Chorus 9,10 Lori Harden Tina Hardy: Pep Club 9,10; Mixed Chorus 12 Mike Harrison James Hartman Myra Hartman: Volleyball 9-11, Student Council 9,10; National Honor Society 11,12 Tami Hawkins: National Honor Society 11,12; Tennis 9-12; All-Strength Team 9,10; Track 10 Charlotte Heath Rusty Hedger Scott Hermreck: Math Club 10-12, Tennis 10 Tina Hettinger Brad Hoffman: Basketball 9-12, captain 12, All Conference 12, FCA 12, president 12; National Honor Society 11,12; E-Club 12 154 Seniors Cheryl Hogan Matt Hollis James Horton: Football 9-12, All Conference 12, All District 12, All Metro 12; Basketball 9 12, All Conference 11,12, All District 12, All Metro 12; Baseball 10,12; E-Club 12; Prom King Candi- date 12 Steve Howerton: fca 12 Richie Huddleston: Baseball 12 Mike Hunsel Stacie Huston: National Honor Society 11,12; FCA 12, To Kill A Mockingbird cast and crew 11, Pep Club 9,10 Matt Imhoff Chris Jensen Danny Johnson: Baseball 10,11, vica 12 Steve Johnson: Student Council 9-12, class president 9,10, student council treasurer 11; Track 9-12, captain 12, E-Club 10-12; National Honor Society 11,12; Football 9-12; Basketball 9- 12; Excelsiorite Staff 12. sports editor 12, Prom King, Who's Who Among American High School Students 12, Boy's State 11; Cutest Cou- ple 12 Judy Jones Troy Jones: Football 12; Baseball 9-12; Pho- tographer 12 Jeff Kelly Pat Kitchell: Cross Country 9-12; Track 9-12; VICA 11,12 Seniors 155 Christie Koedatich: FBLA 12. treasurer 12 Shannon Land: VICA 12, vice president of Health Occupations; Drama Club 10,12; Tiger Staff 12 Tracy Lawrence Stacy Leeka: fbla 12. lason Lester Shaun Lineberry: vica 12 Leslie Livingston: Tennis 9-12; Student Council 11,12; Photographer 12; FCA 12; Pep Club 9; Wrestling Statistician 9,10; E-Club 10,12 Mike Love: Wrestling 9-11; Football 9-11; Track 9; VICA 12; Weightlifting 9,10 Tony Luper: Track 9,11,12, Coif 10 Janet Lusco Stacy Lusco Cindy McCorkle t Slames McCaugh sandy McGinnis: Prom Queen 12; Student Council 9-12, class treasurer 9,10,12, Outstanding Member 12; National Honor Society 11,12; E-Club 9-12, president 12, Tennis 9-12, captain 11, Most Improved 10,11, Best All Around Record 12; Homecoming Princess 12; Basketball 9; Girl's State 11; Boys Tennis Manager 9,10; Wrestling Statistician 9,10 Jerry McLaughlin 156 Seniors Mike Malone Dale Malott: Wrestling 9,10,12; Track 9; Football 9,10 Stephani Mann Dana Mapes: Tigerettes 9-12, captain 12; Stu- dent Council 9-11; Pep Club 10-12; National Honor Society 11,12; Who's Who Among American High School Students 12; Weightlifting 9,10; Wrestling Statistician 9,10; E-Club 12; Homecoming Candidate 9, FBI A 1, historian 12 Deanna Mapes: Volleyball 9-12, captain 12; E-Club 12; Student Council 10,11, class vice president 11; All Strength Team 10; Courtwarming Candidate 10, Wrestling Statisti- cian 10,11; Tigerettes 9 Crystal Martin: Volleyball 9-12, Most Im- proved 12; Tiger Staff 11,12, sports editor 11, editor 12, National Honor Society 11,12; Courtwarming Queen Candidate 12, FCA 12; E- Club 11,12; International Club 12; Weightlifting 10-12; Basketball Statistician 11,12; Softball 12, Basketball 9; Track 11, Track Manager 9,10; Up the Down Staircase cast 10; Forensics 10 Jill Martin: Photographer 12; FBLA 12, Basket- ball Statistician 10 Randy Martin: Best Supporting Actor 11; Up the Down Staircase cast 10; The Boyfriend cast 9; District Choir 10-12; State Music, Ensem- bles 11,12, Vocal Solo 12; Fiddler on the Roof cast 10, Variety Show 11; Football 9, Our Town cast 12; To Kill A Mockingbird cast 11 Shelley Mason: fbla 12 Scott Mawby: Wrestling 9-12, Football 9-12 Paul Mayfield: Band 9-12; Jazz Band 11,12; Rookie of the Year 9, Best Marching Squad 9; Best Concert Squad 9,11; Baseball 9; National Honor Society 12 Joe Meehan: deca 12 Marvin Miller: vica 12 Todd Moon: Track 9-12; Football 9,10 Patty Mooney Seniors 157 Stan Myers Lori O'Dell: DEC A, Treasurer 12; District Medal Winner 12; International Club 10,11 David Nonemaker: Student Council 9; Soccer 9,10; Basketball 9,10; Track 11; (Activities from Maranatha High School, Kansas City, Kansas) Scott Odle: Band 9-12; jazz Band 11,12; VICA 11,12 president 12 Jenece Offield: fbla 12, historian 12, Volleyball 9,10, Track 9,10; Excelsiorite Staff 11 Chris O'Leary: Golf 9-12, Basketball 9,10 Pat O'Leary Jill Orava: Student Council 9-11, class president 11; Volleyball 9-12, captain 12; Wrestling Statistician 9 11; Baseball Statistician 10, E-Club 11, 12; Photographer 11; Tiger Staff 11,12 business manager 11; Excelsiorite Staff 11 Joy Orava: Volleyball 9-12; Tiger Staff 12; Excelsiorite Staff 12; E-Club 12 Lori Painter: Volleyball 9-12, Most Valuable Player 12; Basketball 9-12, Track 9,10; Softball 12, National Honor Society 11,12; E-Club 11,12; FCA 12; International Club 12, vice president 12; Student Council 12, Courtwarming Princess 10; Excelsiorite Staff 11; Most Athletic Mike Parker: Golf 9-12; Wrestling 9; Photographer 12 Gary Partin Tom Pendleton: Track 9, vica 12 Kathy Pennington: Pep Club 9, Variety Show 11; Choir 12, I Rating District, II Rating State 12; International Club 9,10 Randy Persinger 158 Seniors Wendy Persinger: Volleyball 10,12; Volley- ball Manager 9; E-Club 12 Beth Petersen: Pep Club 9; fca 12 Scott Pittman Jim Points: Most Humorous 12 Monte Porter: Golf 9-12; Cross Country 11, 12; Choir 11,12, student director 12; Boy's State 11, Little Women'' cast 10, Up the Down Stair- case” cast 10; To Kill A Mockingbird” student director 11 Jon Purgason: Wrestling 9-12, 6th place State 12; Cross Country 9-12; Track 9-11; E-Club 12; FCA 12 Eva Quimby: VICA 11,12, president 12; Forensics 10, Mixed Chorus 11,12 Steve Reed: Student Council President 12, class president 11, class vice president 9, Student Council 9-12, Outstanding Member 10,11; Tiger Staff 11.12, managing editor 11, editor 12, Excelsiorite Staff 12, managing editor 12, International Club 12, historian 12; National Hon- or Society 11,12, treasurer 12, Tennis Manager 9; Boy's State 11, Cadet Teacher 12; Our Town” crew 12, Who's Who Among American High School Students” Ralph Renouf Keith Riggs: Math Club 9-12, president 12; Baseball 10-12, All Conference 11; Chemathon 11.12, Boy's State 11; Scholar Bowl 12, Comput- er Olympiad 12; Who's Who Among American High School Students”; National Honor Society 11,12 Danna Robb: Basketball 9-12, All Conference 11.12, All District 12, Volleyball 9-12, All Confer- ence 12; Track 9-12; Softball 12; Courtwarming Candidate 11, E-Club 1012 Donna Robb: Basketball 9-12, All Conference 11,12; Volleyball 9-12, All Conference 12; Na- tional Honor Society 11,12, E-Club 10-12, Court warming Princess 11, Homecoming Queen Candidate 12; Student Council 9,11,12, class sec- retary 9,11 Carmen Roberts Elaina Rogers Steve Rogers Seniors 159 Kelly Roof: Student Council 9,10, class vice-president 10; Homecoming Candidate 10; Football Statistician 10; Tigerettes 9 Deana Roush: Tigerettes 9-12, Pep Club 9-12; National Honor Society 11,12; FBLA 12, president 12; Who's Who Among American High School Students'' 11,12; Student of the Year Kathy Rowan: National Honor Society 12, FBLA 12, secretary 12, Leadership Award 12; Track 9,10; Cross Country 9; Basketball 9; Basketball Statistician 10 Kim Rowden: National Honor Society 11,12; To Kill A Mockingbird crew 11, Math Club 9-11; Cross Country Manager 9,10 David Rupe: Track 9, Cross Country 10; Select Choir 11 John Schultz: Tennis 10-12; VICA 11,12 Amber Sears: fbla 10-12, treasurer 10, vice-president 11, president 12; Band 9-11, Choir 11; Newspaper Staff 9,10; Spanish Club 11 Jamie Seely Curt Sharp: Student Council 11,12, class treasurer 11, class president 12; Tiger Staff 12, photo editor 12, Excelsiorite Staff 12; Prom King Candidate 12; Best Dressed Kristi Sharp: Student Council 9,11,12, E-Club 10-12; Court warming Queen 12, National Honor Society 12; FCA 12, vice president 12, Cheerleader 10-12; Pep Club 9-12; Prom Queen Candidate 12, Football, Wrestling Statistician 9,10, Best Dressed, Best Looking, Biggest Flirt, Basketball 9, Tennis 9,10 Audra Shaw: Select Choir 11,12; Variety Show 11 Melody Shea: Student Council 12, National Honor Society 12; Golf 12; FCA 12; Volleyball 9, 10; Band 9, Homecoming Queen Candidate 12; Excelsiorite Staff 11; Sadie Hawkins Queen 9 Robin Shelton: Pep Club 9; Mixed Chorus 9,10 Angie Short: National Honor Society 11,12, International Club 12; Basketball Statistician 10-12; Baseball Statistician 9 Susan Shouse: Tigerettes 9-12, captain 12, National Honor Society 11,12, Pep Club 10-12; Homecoming Candidate 11, All-Strength Team 10 160 Seniors Jeri Sloan: Matwarming Queen 11; Homecom- ing Princess 11; Cheerleader, football 9,10, wres- tling 10,12; Pep Club 9-11; National Honor Society 11,12; Football Statistician 11; Drama Club 10, vice president 10; Baseball Statistician 9, 10; Excelsiorite Staff 12; Tiger Staff 12; Who's Who Among American High School Students'' 10 Kurt Smart: Football 9-12; Wrestling 9-11; Baseball 9,11,12 Caren Sorrell: VICA 12, selection Advisor, Leadership winner. Statesmen Award Jeff Speed: Tennis 10,11 Susan Sperbeck: Cheerleader, football 9-12, basketball 9; wrestling 10,11; Pep Club 9-11; DECA 12, VICA 12 Aaron Spor: Football 9-12; Wrestling 9,10; Band 9-11; 100% Award 10; VICA 12, Best Looking Rodney Stalder Larry Stirewalt: Excelsiorite Staff 11,12, editor 12; Football 9-12; Track 9-12; All Strength Team 10; Basketball 9; Weightlifting 10, most Improved 10 Shauna Stockwell: National Honor Society 11,12; Pep Club 9,10, Student Council 10, Who's Who Among American High School Stu- dents'' 11; FCA 12 Kevin Strickler Golf 9-12, Basketball 9,10; Baseball 9 Kamala Thompson: Band 9-12, 1st place Mayor's Essay Contest 9; Basketball Statistician 9- 12; Track 9-11; Tiger Staff 11,12, sports editor 12; Excelsiorite Staff 11,12, design editor 12 Gina Tucker: National Honor Society 11,12; E- Club 11,12; Football Statistician 11; Baseball Stat- istician 10; Tiger Staff 11 Jody Umphfrey Tom Vosika Lesa Wait: Band 9-12, drum major 9-12, jazz band 11,12; Select Choir 11,12; Drama Club 9- 12. president 11, vice president 12, Up the Down Staircase'' cast 10; To Kill A Mockingbird'' cast 11; Happy Daze'' cast 11, Our Town” cast 12; Harvey” Cast 12; Fiddler on the Roof” cast 10; Murder On Center Stage” cast 9, Pep Club 9,10; Basketball Statisti- cian 9 Seniors 161 Jim Walby: Math Club 9-12; Chemathon 11,12; Who's Who Among American High School Stu- dents” 12; National Merit Finalist 12; National Honor Society 11,12; Scholar Bowl 12; Science Olympiad 12; Computer Olympiad 12 Ken Walton Janette Weingartner: Math Club 9-12. vice president 11,12; National Honor Society 11,12, vice president 12; Citizen of the Year; Drama Club 9-11, treasurer 10,11; Girl's State 11, Speaker of the House; FBI A 9; International Club 11; Forensics 9,10; Select Choir 12 Michelle Welch: Band 9-12, International Club 12 Kirn Whitley: Tigerettes 10-12, Band 9,10; Pep Club 10-12 Curtis Wiegand: Football 9-12 Tobie Williams: National Honor Society 11,12, historian 12, Student Council 12; Track 10,11; E-Club 12; Sadie Hawkins Queen 12; Excelsiorite Staff 11, managing editor 11, Pep Club 9 Lee Wilson: Basketball 10,11; Baseball 9-12; VICA 12; Football 9 Danny Winfree: Wrestling 9-12 Leanne Wormsley: Cheerleader, basketball 9-12, football 9-11; Student Council 9-12, class vice president 12; Tiger Staff 12, photo editor 12; Sadie Hawkins Queen 12; Homecoming Princess 9; Nation- al Honor Society 12; Pep Club 9-12, Cadet Teacher 12, Up the Down Staircase” cast 10; Who's Who Among American High School Students” 10 Dennis Zolotor: Cross Country 9-12; Track 9-12 162 Seniors Front row: Melody Shea, Beth Petersen, Leanne Wormsley, Tobie Williams Middle row: Loretta Carder, kelly Berg, Steve Reed, Shauna Stockwell Back row: Kim Doerr, John Fluesmeier, Steve Johnson, Sandy McGinnis Front row: Crystal Martin Middle row: Machelle Cox, Randy Martin Back row: Ron Endsley, Kim Bry- ant, Paul Mayfield, Kathy Rowan, Brad Hoffman, Janette Weingartner ppearance In line for graduation exercises, Chris O'Leary, Mike Love, Tina Burns, and Kamaia Thompson wait. Pre-graduation activities included a last minute get together to re- view the proper procedure. Receiving his diploma, Steve Reed is congratulated by Teacher of the Year Ken Southwick at William Jewell. Stressing his views to the class of 1985, Mr. Bill Copeland the guest speaker livens up the audience with his humor. 164 Graduation Standing at attention tor the pray- er, members of the class of 1985 each say their own little prayers. Eddie Bonuchi shares a laugh with Ken Southwick after he received his diploma from Gene Hanson, Board president. About to march, Rob Condon, Leona Dover, Kevin Bradshaw and Janet Lusco pause for a break in the action. friends share a moment together. Bill Griffey, Ronnie Edwards, De- anna Mapes, and Sandy Sherman pose for a picture. One fine night Unlike other years, the graduating class of '85 did not attend Baccalaureate and Commencement ser- vices at East High school, due to the renovation of Roosevelt Field, instead they found themselves tak- ing the final step at the Mabee Center at William Jewell College. It was neat,” comment- ed Beth Petersen, you could have as many people as you wanted to come.” Jim Walby was honored as the valedictorian for the class. Janette Weingartner was honored as the saluta- toriam Scholarships were then presented. Walby was awarded the Mark Sharp A- ward, given annually to the valedictorian. The Terri Garbison Award was pre- sented to Lori Painter, for displaying these characteris- tics similar to those of Terri Garbison. The parents of Christy Cox gave a scholar- ship in the name of their daughter to Lesa Wait. Ken Southwick, counsel- or, was honored as the Teacher of the Year. He presented Christi Copeland with a $1,000 scholarship. Father Scott Anderson gave an inspirational speech to the class, the guest speaker for the night was Bill Copeland. He stressed that when someone asks how you are don't reply fine, reply, I am fantastic, exciting, unique, and fun to be with.” by Sieve Reed and Kelly Cremens Graduation 165 Going down to the locker room Suiting up to encourage spirit, Mi- at halftime, Seth Brown, fr., reacts chelle Parker, so., puts on the Ti- to his team's first half perfor- ger suit. A new suit was pur- mance. chased for next year. Awaiting for the beginning of commencement exercises, members of the class of 1985 prepare to graduate. At the gate, Todd Reuscher, so., tries to persuade the photogra- pher not to take his picture. Marching onto the football field for their pre-game show, the 1984-85 black and gold band keep in step. 166 Closing Sharing some summer fun, Susan Shouse, sr., Scott Miller, so., Kristi Sharp, sr., Steve Hannah, '83, Jill Huey, '84, and Leanne Wormsley, sr., celebrate. Taking a break, Donnie Carter, fr., lounges before the start of a bas- ketball game between the Tigers and Liberty. Friendship is displayed between Christy Mitchell and Renee Peppers, sos., at a home football game. pz it Closing 167 Relaxing in the media center at West, Jon Purgason, sr., reads up on the latest world news. Looking at the results, Pam Sharp, jr., analyzes her developed film. Sharp was a yearbook photogra- pher. A small discussion is hell between Kathy Brock, jr., and Jel Winkler, so., at a girl's basketbal game. At a home football game. On their way to the concession members of Pep Club await the stand, Kevin Strickler, sr., and varsity football team. The Tigers Dawn Wilmurth, jr., pause to talk finished with a 4-6 record. with friends. 168 Closing We worked to pay for activities we participated in, whether it was a aance on Friday nights or a movie on Saturday. We studied to pass those impossible tests and in the long run regretted it if we didn't. We were active in our clubs and organizations and helped to make them successful. We strengthened friend- ships, started new relation- ships, and lost touch with some. We strived for perfection in ourselves as well as oth- ers we came in contact with, and it worked for we were successful in every- thing we did not because of the work of one, but for the work of all involved because in 1985 we were all ... a part of it. In speech class, Tom Rickman, jr., and Donald Schoonover, sr., par- ticipate in the annual awards speeches. Within these pages is 1985, our school year. We can look back and see the wide variety of events that took place and effected us all. We can see the victories as well as the defeats. We remember Homecoming, for some a first for others a last. We saw the dueling pistols come home as well as the volleyball team's heartbreaking loss at Sectionals. Getting into costume for the spring production of Harvey Heather Richard, fr., needs help from Chad Means, so. 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Jesse James Excelsior Springs Phone: 637-6110 Advertising 175 MEMORIES 176 Autographs MEMORIES Autographs 177 Kamala Thompson—Sports Editor Tracy Ronimous Denise Kirby—Index Editor Monique Payne—Asst. Index Editor Crystal Martin—Co Editor Kim Doerr—Asst. Sports Editor Jeri Sloan M 9 i' % Lara Phalp Leanne Wormsley—Co Photo Editor Curt Sharp—Co Photo Editor Jill Orava Kristy Rehkop Andrea Creek—Asst. Man. Editor Kelly Cremens—Design Editor • 3L Julie Allen—Design Editor Shannon Land 178 Tiger Staff Contributing Photographers: lennifer Allan, Audra Andrew, Keith Bradshaw, Melissa Brown, Robert Carmichael, Lyndi Casto, Scott Coy, Theresa Earles, Steve Johnson, Troy Jones, Leslie Livingston, Jill Martin, Mike Parker, Steve Reed, Curt Sharp, Pam Sharp, Jeri Sloan, Larry Stirewalt, Shauna Stockwell, Kelley Wright, Leanne Wormsley This volume of the ESHS Tiger was printed by Inter-Col- legiate Press in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Our sales repre- sentative was Bob Gadd. Body copy was set in 10 point Optimist. Captions are 8 point Optimist Bold. All copy was set solid. Sports, Organ- izations and People headlines are Avant Garde. Granite Bold was used for headlines in Student Life and Academics. Division pages were designed by Crystal Martin and Steve Reed. The cover design was a collaboration of the staff. Cover and division special copy was set in Brush Script. Within these pages we have captured the memora- ble moments of the past year. A year full of many memories, both happy and sad. A year in wnich the dueling pistols were won, but a good friend was lost. The theme A Part of It . . . 1985” was chosen because we felt that every- one was a part of the daily routine of the high school. Each person in their own way contributed to make the school year a success. We would like to thank our adviser John Guittar for all the help and guidance he Anthony Abernathy 128 Michelle Abrams 128 Kay Ackley Eddie Adair 53,83,148 Melanie Adams 4,119,136 Mike Adams 119,128 Troy Adams 136 Gary Ainsworth 142 Steven Alexander lennifer Allan 27,57,73,121,135, 148 Julie Allen 10,11,16,24,27,29,32,33, 73.106.148 Lynne Amick 128 Mark Amick 148 Gonzolo Anaya Marisela Anaya 136 Vickie Anderson 136 Audra Andrew 20,21,24,31,56,57, 72.73.148 De'Lisa Arnold 59 Kristin Asberry 121,148 Anthony Austin 128 Don Austin 119,136 James Austin 128 Brian Babb 63,128 Tracy Bahs 83,142 Lori Bailey 148 Valerie Bailey 121,142 Jeff Baird 33 Mike Baird 70,128 Chris Baker 128 Richard Baker 142 Bunker Baldwin 128 Barry Ballantine 148 Dalle Ballinger 148 Tracy Banning 148 gave us throughout the year. He helped us out through good and bad to finish the book. Thanks are also extended to all the faculty and stu- dents for cooperating with us when we needed infor- mation, and to Tim Grim and the Daily Standard for the pictures they supplied us. A special thanks also to Judy Rounkles, Judy Wormsley, Barbara Woods, and Dorothy Boguske for their neverending help, and to Richard Hyder and Larry Kopp for their help as well. —Crystal Martin Steve Reed Joe Barber 83,136 Marcella Barber 97,107,118,119, 142 Larry Barham 136,143 Travis Barker 45,128 Bryan Barnes 136 Jennifer Barnes Randy Barnes 148 Sherry Barnes 113,128 Tim Barney 52,53,82,83.148 Danny Barnhart 136 Kelli Barnhart 128 Brian Bartlett 84,142 Chris Bartlett 142 Susan Barton 148 Lance Baughman 45,83 Lisa Beal 81,99,142 John Beasley 128 Vicki Beason 128 Linda Beauchamp 128 Lara Becker 148 Dawn Beckwith 142 Donna Beers 81,118,119,142 Robin Beldon 136 Stacy Belmont 136 Danny Bemis 43,83,136 Lorertda Bennett 96,112,128 Jack Bentley 136 Kelly Berg 4.25.65.74,75.123.148 Todd Berndt 53,142 Troy Bet hards 70,136 Jodee Bickford 75,136 Bryce Birdsong 3,10,136 Ronnie Birdsong 128 Todd Birdsong 6,24,31,76.77,121, 122,149 Brian Birkeness 67,103,142 Lori Birkeness 49,75,128 Janell Bishop 149 Marshall Bishop Donna Blyth 136 Jason Boehner Twyla Boguske 149 Eddie Bonuchi 4,20,31,33,68,69, 149,165 Kim Bowes 2.49,50,51,81,95,136 Keith Bradshaw 30,149 Kevin Bradshaw 49,165 Kenna Braley Eddie Brand 149 Earl Branson 90,136 David Bray 142 David Breeden 83,119,128 Cindy Brelsford 51,81,128 Jeremy Bridges 69,128 Robert Britt 43,142 Kathy Brock 8.20,21.107.122,142, 168 Kenny Brock 45,70,128 De Anna Brockhoff 149 Kevin Brockhoff 136 Kelly Brooks 55,136 Brandon Brower 136 Lora Brower 128 Terry Brower 128 Jeannie Brown 136 Jeff Brown 6,14,18,40,42.43,60,61, 72,76,77,95,%, 142,145 Lisa Brown 75,136 Missy Brown 21,58,59,104,121,142 Seth Brown 18,45,63,128,142 Albert Brunke 103,149 Tina Brunke 136 Jared Bruns 53,63,118,119,128 Clarence Bryan 119,128 James Bryant 128 Kim Bryant 62,87,149 Sandy Buchanan 142 Jarrett Burge 136 Tina Burns 149,164 Shawna Burton Kristina Butler 93,142 Stacy Butler 149 £ Darby Callaway Debbie Callaway 149 Angela Cantrell 136 Leland Carder 136 Loretta Carder 4,32,47,80,81,95, 149 Paul Carder Kim Carlson 136 Brian Carmichael 136 Robert Carmichael 17,31,61,82,83, 149,150 Ronnie Carmichael 149,150 Edward Carpenter 149,150 Donnie Carter 8,45,63,85,107,128, 167 Lyndi Casto 20,21,31.46.47,73,150 Kenneta Catron 150 Tracy Cave 10,11,24,49,122,128 Paul Cecil 61.106,142 Tim Cecil 43,83,90,136 Coleen Chaney 143 Stacy Clark 41.50,51,80,81,136 Terry Class 136 Kelly Claus 143 Becky Clemons 136 Joe Clemons Angie Clevenger Larry Clevenger 83,93,128 Renae Clevenger 121,143 Geneva Cline 150 Shelia Cline 23.112,113,136 Loretta Coe 150 Kody Coffman 143 Chris Cogdill 52,53,83,98,128 Gail Coil 4,40,49,65,74,75,122,143 Jennifer Cole 128 Tina Cole 143 Tracy Cole 136 K.K. Condon 59,95,143 Rob Condon 33,150,165 Michelle Condra 136 Gary Conyers 83,143 Dustin Coon 44.45,70 Anissa Cooper 129 Mike Cooper 136 Christi Copeland 4,6,10.18,77.106. 150,165 John Cosens 129 Tim Cordova 150 Steve Coursen 150 Bill Cowling 63,136 Christy Cox 18,112,119,151,165 Elizabeth Cox 136 Eric Cox 143 Kristen Cox 129 Machelle Cox 6.18,19,107.150 Scott Coy 143 Brian Crabtree 150 Scott Craven 63,86,87,122,129 Lome Crawford 119,129 Ralph Crawford 77 Susan Crawford 136 Carrie Crawley 119,129 Amy Creason 143 Brian Creason 129 David Creason 150 Russell Creason 143 studeat ittdex Colophon lndex 179 Sandra Creason 129 Andrea Creek 18.26,56,72,73,106, 107,143 Jamie Creek 129 Kelly Cremens 25,106,143 Shane Crockett 129 Jeff Culpepper 143 Carolyn Curry d__________________ Matt Dabbs 150 Robbie Dagley 143 Bill Daulton 24,31,84,85,119,151 Andrea Davila 119,143 Jerry Davis Keith A. Davis 151 Keith J. Davis 63,83,129 Ray Davis 77,151 Jeanne Day 143 Dana Deckard 55,72,129 Dana Decker 81,123,136 Chris Deere 85,129 David DeMint 83,143 Troy Derringer Brian Devlin 83,88,93,136 Sharon Devlin 15,28,121,143 Terry Dickens 99 Tim Dickens 151 Durk Dickey 151 Patty Dickey 151 Paul Diibon 136 Kim Doerr 33,41,50,51,73,80,81 106,152 Eddie Donovan 62,63,136 Dawn Dooley 121,129 Denny Dooley 143 Jay Dorsey 136 Roberta Douglas 23,97,107 112 113,143 Leona Dover 102,103,152,165 Jane Downer 49,81,129 Tammy Dravenstott 152 Lorrie Dubin 55,136 Doug Duncan 83,152 Gary Duncan 129 Lori Duncan 143 Shelly Duncan 57,73 Grant Dunn 6,8,26,86,87,105,143 Kelly Durbin 93,121,152 Ha Duttenhefner 81,129 e Donale Earles 129 Roxanne Earles 22,75.%, 143 Theresa Earles 20,21,56,57.73 74 75,152 Joan Eason 81,121,129 Jeff Eastep 143 Audry Eastridge 99 Brad Eaves 43,%,98,143 Donna Eblen 129 Gale Eckenroed 152 Jeff Eckersley 43,63,83,136 Cynthia Edgerton 129 Hope Edgman 152 Tonya Edler 152 Lewis Edmunds 152 Mark Edwards 63,98,129 Ronnie Edwards 24,32,82,83 152 165 Darryl Eggert 136 Suzzanne Eide 119,136 Donna Elder 199,121,143 Stephanie Elizondo 129 Angela Ellerbeck 129 Connie Elliott 103,152 Stacy Elliott Ron Endsley 14,18,19,20,32,41,43, 44,61,77,82,83,152 Rick Essig 143 =?== Neil Fairbrass Stan Falconer 30,152 Jeff Falkner 43,62.121,143 Angie Farris 47,64,65,66,75,121, 143 Christin Farris 49,75,136 Doug Faulkner 63,129 Jim Ferguson 136 Leslie Fernatt 107,152 Peggy Fetters 143 Bob Firebaugh 129 Alan Fisher 129 Christy Fisher 48,49,67,129 Courteney Fisher 41,46,47,64,65, 81,143 Heather Fisher 2,136 Chris Fisk 45,85,129 Jackie Fisk 29,119,143 John Fluesmeier 17,153 Ronnie Folsom 129 Terry Folsom 136 Diana Forbes 55,129 Bryan Ford 143 Veronique Ford 153 James Foster 153 Linda Foster Melissa Foster 136 Paula Frank 119,136 Michael Frederick 143,153 Rachelle Freeman 81,119,129 Bob Freitag 143 Tod Freitag 143 Brian Fry 98,143 Kevin Fry 153 Stacy Fullerton 119,137 ?=r= Lisa Gamblin 119,137 Leigh Gantt 65,80,81,88,153 Melvin Gantt 83,137 Mike Gardner 52,53,83,153 Tammie Garrett 22,112,119,121 143 Alan Garrison 153 Paul Carton 23,112,143 Keli Gehrs 153 Stacy Gesualdo Greg Giese 129 Rachel Giese 119,137 Brian Gillespie 143 Pam Gillihan 137 Rachel Ginnings 119 Tina Goldsmith 153 Carole Gonzalez 3,143 Janet Gonzalez 130 Ronnie Goode 143 Twila Goode 73,143 Danny Gooding 143 Angela Goodman 153 Mary Gorham 75,137 Mike Graham 85,99,121,137 David Grace 53,82,83,143 David Gray 153 Roy Gray 119 Stephanie Gray 137 Billy green 71,143 David Green 130 Rex Green 62,83,130 Ty Green 42,43,45,143 Eddie Greenwood 43,137 Donnie Greim 44,45,130 Bill Griffey 41,86,87,153,165 Chris Griffin 143 Keith Griffing 153 Mike Gross 85,98,143 Amie Grubb 4,119,137 Melissa Gullett 66 Jodi Haddock 121,130 Darlene Hagerman 153 Tom Haines 130 Lo Ann Halden 9,55,81,137 Jeff Hale 120,121,137 Bill Hall 15,16,17,18,30,31,32,118, 119,153 Becky Hamilton 143 Lezlee Hamilton 48,49,75,122,130 Lee Hamill 130 Kyle Hamline 27,107,122,143 Aaron Hammer 143 Eric Hammons 43,143 Annette Hampton 55,81,137 Brenan Hampton 5,44,144 Paulette Hampton 103,153 Sherri Hampton 153 Tim Hanan 130 Mike Hand 45,63,130 Rhonda Hankins 144 Lisa Hannah 58,59,144 Chris Hans 137 Dawn Hanson 130 J.J Hanson 3,72,56,137 Kim Hanson 121,153 Mike Hanson 144 Casey Happy 137 Shelley Happy 75,130 Lori Harden 153 Tina Hardy 153 Tray Harkins 83,137 Jeff Harman 45,130 Stacey Harring 130 Vonda Harring 137 James Harris 144 Matt Harris 144 Shawn Harris 3,53,82,144 Roxie Harris 137 Michael Harrison 153 Greg Harrison 130 Sandy Hart 130 Sherry Hart 55,66,137 James Hartman 153 Missy Hartman 57,72,130 Shelly Hartman 59,137 Myra Hartman 153 Robin Hartman 130 Penny Harvey 130 Susan Harvey 144 Tami Hawkins 41,54,55,153 Stacie Hayter 130 Billy Heath 91,130 Charlotte Heath 153 Kathy Heath Daniel Heaton John Heaton 130 Tammy Heavelow 137 Rusty Hedger 153 Rodney Hendley 137 Dawn Hendricks 51,81,144 David Hennings 45,62,63,98,121, 130 Scott Hermreck 153 John Herrick 91,119,137 Tina Hettinger 153 Tony Hettinger 137 Gary Hieronymus %,144 Mike Hilburn 83,137 James Hill 144 Chad Hilliard 144 Cyndi Hilliard 27,112,119,137 Heather Hinze 130 Angela Hodges 119,137 Brad Hoffman 18,31,33,40,60,61, 77,153 Mike Hoffman 14,18,45,62,63,85. 130,131 Cheryl Hogan 155 Karen Holland 137 Matt Hollis 155 Kevin Holloway Archie Holmes 137 Shane Holmes 130 Mark Holtzclaw 98,137 Randy Hon 2,9,14,43,62,63,137 Chad Hopkins 137 Jim Hopkins Jeannette Hopkins 91.137 James Horton 14,18,24.42,43,60, 61.155 Robin Hoskins 130 Shawn Howard 137 Steven Howerton 155 Richard Huddleston 144,155 Stacey Huey 9,50,51,83,90,101, 138 Frank Hufford 121,144 Herschel Hufford Troy Hufford 144 Candy Hughes 119,138 Nathan Hughes 138 Mark Huitt 56,83,138 Michael Hunsel 43,144 Ginny Hurtubise 107 Stacie Huston 24,155 Emily Hutchison 130 John Hyatt 23,138 ---------------w------------ — t Mark Imhoff 144 Matt Imhoff 155 Jimmy Isley 63,138 ----------------M-___________ = - Craig Jackson Greg Jackson 130 Jeff Jackson David Jacobs 138 180 lndex Eddie Jacobs 130 Kathy Jarvis 130 Bryon Jeffers 10,63,130 Julian Jefford 144 Christopher Jensen Anthony Johnson 91,138 Bret Johnson 20,68,69,144 Brik Johnson 4,28,69,144 Carrie Johnson 15,81,144 Danny Johnson 155 Glenace Johnson 138 Krista Johnson 10,11,18,49,67,75, 130 Lisa Johnson 63,119,131 Margo Johnson 144 Steve Johnson 18,19,24,25,29,33, 43,44,56,61,82,83,107,122,123, 155 Tony Johnson Vicki Johnson 3,8,10,24,58,59,138 Chris Jones 43,138 Crystal Jones 2,75,144 Judy Jones 103,155 Rhonda Jones 131 Scott Jones 144 Troy Jones 31,43,77,155 Rusty Kawakami 44,45,131 Matt Keller 138 Shana Keller 57.72.81,131 Todd Keller 85,138 Bea Kelley 101,119,138 Bert Kelley Dennis Kelley 91,138 Shelly Kellogg 131 Jeff Kelly 155 Annette Kennedy 75,131 James Kennedy 131 Jasen Kennedy 131 Melissa Kennedy 144 Sean Kennedy 85,119,131 Kim Kennell 131 Diane Kiefer 81,98,119,138 Terri Kilgore 138 Stacey Kimmi 138 Brenda King 119,131 Carla King 131 Quincy Kinney 131 Robin Kinney 10,28,51,107,144 Denise Kirby 8,18,106,107,144 Kim Kirchmeyer 55,81,95,138 Scott Kirtley 131 Mark Kirtwright 83,138 Donna Kitchell 81,144 Pat Kitchell 53,155 Tracey Knight Christie (Williams) Koedatich 156 Paula Kopp 49,131 Kerri Kopriva 55,122,131 Noel Kopriva 81,119,138 Brent Kramer 43,83,144 Kim Krier 2,50,51,81,138 Erin Kurtz 26,58,59,77.121,131 =t=. Steve Lamley 43,77,144 Greg Lampton 2,27,144 Shannon Land 106.156 Clifford Lane Shelley Lane 144 David La Pee' 131 Shanna Larson 93,119,138 Anna LaSala 81.100,119,138 Tracy Lawrence 156 Jeff Leavitt 131 Stacy Leeka 156 Robert Lerma 138 Jason Lester 156 Gail Level Sheryl Levi 14.63,92,119,121,131 Angela Lewis 131 Brenda Lewis 101,119,121,138 Eldin Lewis 89,138 Jim Lewis 25,43,61,62,82,83,144 Randal Lineberry Shaun Lineberry 156 Dawn Littleton Becca Livingston 5.18,19,54,55,131 Leslie Livingston 54,55,156 Amy Lodwick 58,59,77,131 Wayne Loftin 43,62,63,138 Donald Long 131 Kelly Long 138 Kathy Love 90,138 Mike Love 156,164 Richard Love 144 Michaelle Lowery 119,131 Ronnie Lowery 119 Jennifer Lowry 54,55,75,144 Tony Luper 26,83,156 Nadine Lusan 18,19,107.112,122, 144 Janet Lusco 156,165 Stacy Lusco 156 Melissa McAdams 144 Angela McAfee 49,131 Leslie McAfee 121,144 Beckie McCormack 144 Cynthia McCorkle Scott McCoy 131 Shannon McCoy 63,93,121,138 Shelia McCubbin 144 Wes McCullough 138 Jill McDonagh 100,144 Peter McDonagh 131 Lettie McElwain 107,144 Tate McElwain 138 James McGaugh 156 Mike McGaugh 144 Sandy McGinnis 4,9,10,11,24,25, 33,54,156 Shelly McKown 93,121,131 Jerry McLaughlin 156 Sherry McMillan 138 Jerry McNary 43,45,138 Mark McNeel 119,144 Michelle McNeil 131 John Maddux 144 Tim Mael 45,71,131 Lisa Maidment 144 Michael Malone 157 Dale Malott 69,157 Gene Malott 52,53.63.82,83,91, 138 Kory Manley 45,62,63,131 Shannon Mann 138 Stephani Mann 157 Dana Mapes 8,58,59,102,157 Deanna Mapes 46.47,121,157,165 Deana Marker 119,138 Chad Marnholtz 53,63,83,119,131 Andrew Marrant 53,144 Don Marrant 144 Martha Marrant 138 Matthew Marrant 138 Crystal Martin 4,18,46,47,75,105, 106,157 David Martin 63,138 Jill Martin 157 Randy Martin 93,120,121,157 Tina Martin 131 Julie Mason 132 Shelley Mason 6,157 Tom Masters 144 Scott Mawby 43,69,157 Terry Mayabb Teresa Mayes 49,72,81,132 Paul Mayfield 92,119,157 Chad Means 18,22,23,112,113, 138,169 Marcie Means 132 Joseph Meehan 157 Terri Mensing 98,132 Michelle Merando 8,10,11,18,81, 98,138 Dallas Mercer 119,132 Penny Mercer 138 Kelly Merritt 55,132 John Miles 22,119,132 Vicki Miles 23,112,144 Donna Miller 72,138 Kimberly Miller 132 Marvin Miller 157 Scott Miller 18,40,43,44,62,63.138 Marci Milligan 72,132 Wendi Milligan 75,132 Jeff Mills 18,19,63,119,121,138 Mitzi Millsap 144 Sally Millsap 132 Troy Minnick 138 Christy Mitchell 6,59,138,167 Wanda Mize 132 Bryan Mlika 19,113,121,132 Danny Moberly 3,11,40,84,85,99, 138 Brent Montgomery 144 Brock Moon 53,83,132 Todd Moon 82,83,157 Debbie Mooney 23,112,113,132 Patty Mooney 157 Jill Morse 49,72,132 Julie Mosley 65,144 Matt Mullikin 76,77,144 Angela Mullin Gunner Muro 45,132 Jim Murphy 52,53,83,132 Stan Myers 158 Vanessa Myers 138 Angela Mygatt 132 Paul Mysliborski 132 a Tanya Nashan 112,113,118,119, 138 Staci Naylor 138 Scott Neibergall 138 Jim Nelson 85,138 Teri Nelson 55,132 Shawn Newman 132 Jodi Nichols 55,66,81,138 Sean Noblet 69 David Nonemaker 158 Jonathan O'Dell 45,62,63,132 Lori O'Dell 158 Scott O'DEII 139 Terry O'Dell Wendie O'Dell 139 Scott Odle 158 Jenece Of field 158 Chris O'Leary 86,87,98,158,164 Patrick O'Leary 158 Jill Orava 46,47,106,158 Joy Orava 46,47,30,158 Mike Osborn 139 David Outain 52,53,83,139 Marcia Overbey 144 Shannon Overman 144 Robbie Owens 62,145 == = Kathy Pace 16,18,19,28,112.113, 121.145 Lana Painter 4,49,66,75,139 Lori Painter 14,32,40,46,47,64,65, 74,75,122,158,165 Lynda Painter 20,49.139 Jack Palmer Michelle Parker 58,59,139,166 Mike Parker 86,87,158 Pam Parker 8,132 Stuart Parker 95 Jody Pasalich 145 Melodie Patrick 139 Lori Patterson 8,10,73,57,145 Joanna Patton 118,119,145 Steve Patton 145 Cindy Payne 132 Monique Payne 14,56,57,73,%, 106.120.121.145 Todd Payne 139 Michelle Pearson 59,145 John Peebles 63,119,132 Tom Pendleton 103,158 Brad Pennington 139 Kathy Pennington 121,158 Lori Pennington 4,6,27,49,64,65, 66,112,113,139 Shaine Pennington 45.90,132 Sheila Pennington 145 Mark Penrod 85,145 Renee Peppers 56,72.97,139,167 Randy Persinger 30,158 Wendy Persinger 26,30,159 Julie Peterman 56,72,100,139 Beth Petersen 51,62,159,165 Rose Petersen 56,57,72,132 Shawn Petree 132 Gina Pettegrew 59,139 Jeff Pettit 20,68,69,145 Sherrie Pfalzer 132 Lara Phalp 25,59,106,145 Krissy Phipps 15,73,119,139 Paula Phipps 145 Steve Pierson 139 Tim Pingel 145 Scott Pittman 159 Jim Points 17.32,159 Michelle Pollard 11,73,139 Jerry Pope 145 lndex 181 Andrea Porter 66,81,139 Monte Porter 24,53,86,87,121,159 Tina Prewitt 95,145 Anthony Price 43,44,82.83,145 Randy Price 145 Terry Price 83,121,145 Tyra Price 139 Jeffrey Propst 132 Lilly Pugh 139 Shannon Pulse 132 Dan Purgason 53,83,118,119,139 David Purgason 53,83,139 Jon Purgason 53,68,69,159,168 Chris Quick 44,45,70,97,132 Michelle Quick 18,59,139 Eva Quimby 102,159 Sandra Quimby 145 Chris Quinn 97,145,146 John Quinn 43,71,139 Anthony Quiroz 132 % Donald Raby 98,139 Amy Ragan 107,147 Tammy Rambo 132 Brian Randall 121,139 David Rash 147 Kim Raw 147 Johnny Ray 139 Roger Ray 83,139 Tammy Reaves 133 Timothy Reaves Steve Reed 6,10,17,29,105,106, 107,122.159,164 Burt Reffitt Donna Reffitt 140 Kristy Rehkop 16,49,72,73,106,147 Neita Rehkop 98,133 Tina Renouf 121,147 Ralph Rehout 159 Todd Reuscher 5,11,18,62,63,83, 140,166 Chris Reynolds 140 Greg Rhodus 133 Brian Rice 2,98,147 Sue Rice 73,140 Heather Richard 10,19,22,23,72, 112,122.133,169 Scott Richard 147 Stacy Richardson 133 Lori Rickman 54,55,140 Tom Rickman 76,77,94,147,169 Jeff Rigelman 140 Keith Riggs 77,95,98,159 Kris Riggs 43,76,77,140 Jeff Riley 133 Mike Riley 147 David Rimmer 43,%, 147 Danna Robb 46,47,64,65,74,75,80, 81,159 Denise Robb 73,140 Donna Robb 10,46.47,64.65.80, 159 Carmen Roberts 159 Eddie Roberts 91,140 Kathleen Roe 8,10,11,18,19,56,73, 147.169 Elaima Rogers 159 John Rogers Rachel Rogers 140 Sherry Rogers 147 Steve Rogers 159 Tracy Ronimous 106,147 Kelly Roof 103,160 Paul Roskelley 8.23,27,28,147 Michelle RosJcelley 119,133 Kim Roth 133 Michele Rounkles 49,140 Deana Roush 58,59,160 Tina Roush 56,72,140 Kathy Rowan 26,123,160 Charles Rowe 98,140 Ronda Ruhl 133 Bill Rumans David Rupe 160 Sherri Rupe 147 Pat Russell 147 Tricia Russell 140 Cindy Rydings 98,147 Mary Rydings 140 d Julie St. John 57,72,133 Regina Salter 75,119,133 Barry Samborski 140 Sharon Sanborn 59,97,147 Chris Sapp 140 Scott Sapp 2,14,20,42,43,56,69,76, 77,147 Jon Saura 63,140 Lisa Schirk 25,107.147,169 Donald Schoonover 30,169 Mike Schreiber 133 John Schultz 84,85,102,160 Rachelle Schwarz 71,72,90,140 Richard Schwenzer 140 David Scoma 83,133 Mary Scoma 119,133 Tommie Scott Tim Seal 43,147 Amber Sears 102,160 Jamie Seely 17,30,160 Lance Seely 133 Steve Seely 14,45,133 Mike Sellers 63,140 Jeff Server 87,140 Tim Server 43,147 Curt Sharp 8,24,25,33,106,107,160 Kim Sharp 48,49,67,74.75,%, 133 Kristi Sharp 18.19,24,32,33,73.160, 167 Pam Sharp 147,168 Allison Shaw 63,119,133 Audra Shaw 160 Carrie Shaw 140 Doreena Shea 119,133 Kim Shea 133 Melody Shea 9,10.29,87,123,160 Jeff Shellenberger 147 Jeff Shelor 147 Jennifer Shelor 133 Brad Shelton 45,63,133 Jimmy Shelton 45.63,133 Larissa Shelton 66,98,119,140 Marcus Shelton 133 Robin Shelton 160 Rich Shepherd 8,18,24.60,61,145, 147 Sandy Sherman 147.165 Jesse Shipp 133 Lance Shipp 140 Kenny Shockley 27,62,63,147 Cindy Shoemaker 140 Angie Short 24,160 Chris Short 4,64,65,77,80,81,147 Susan Shouse 58,59,160,167 Duane Shumate 85,140 Lisa Silic 2,14,64,119,140 Sarah Silic 119,133 Tillena Simmons 119,140 Roger Sisson 147 Jody Simpson 140 David Slankard 140 Diana Slankard 140 Jeff Slaughter 133 Darryl Sloan 140 Jennie Sloan 133 Jeri Sloan 20,21,106,107,161 Kurt Smart 30,77,161 Anitrick Smith Brad Smith 119,133 Chris Smith 140 Christina Smith 75,133 Lora Smith 133 Missy Smith 147 Michelle Smith 81,140 Robert Smith Tony Smith 140 Curt Smoot 19,23,56,57,73,112. 113,120,121,140 Robert Sockhocki 140 Anthony Soliz 147 Caren Sorrell 161 Dawn Sparks Sandy Sparks Jeff Speed 123,161 Susan Sperbeck 161 Aaron Spor 30,31,32,43,44,102 103,161 Cary Spor 147 Victoria Sportsman 140 Sandy Stanfield 133 Michelle Stanfield 121,147 Jan Stanley 72,133 Andy Staponski 45,71,133 Marla Stark 140 Steve Stark 133 Diana Stephens 55,140 Tammy Stephenson 141 Anna Stevens 147 Janet Stevens 147 Joey Stevens 141 Debbie Stewart 121,141 Jim Stewart 84,85,147 Beth Stimelsky 134 Bobby Stirewalt 45,83.134 Larry Stirewalt 43,107,161 Mark Stock 147 Elaina Stockwell 81,95,121,141 Marla Stockwell 23,95,141 Shauna Stockwell 6,90,161 Jana Storey 147 Kevin Strickler 86,87,161,168 Wendy Strickler 134 Tina Stull 98,141 Jeff Sutherlin 87,97.147 Sean Swan 141 Danny Swearingin 141 Rossanna Swinney 98,99,147 Kathy Swoboda 16.48,49,74,75, 146,147 Angela Swope 134 Enola Swope 141 Jerry Swope 134 Wesley Swope 147 =g= Tammy Tackett 141 Stephanie Taul 134 Travis Taylor 41,63,141 John Teale 29,77,147 Kim Teat 51,81,118,119.134 Marty Teat 22,23,112,141 Brian Tharp 121,141 Chris Thomas 140 Dennis Thomas 63,141 Gina Thomas 58,59,106.121,147 Dove Thompson 66,95,141 Jim Thompson 134 Kamala Thompson 16,17,106.107, 119,161,164 Kristi Thompson 141 Tammy Thompson 93,119,141 Veronica Thompson Missy Thorton 141 Cherl Tidwell 17 Rob Timmons 45,83,134 Jamie Tremain 98,147 Shane Troncin 83,134 Gina Tucker 161 Tammy Tucker 147 Bill Tucker 43,44,56,141 Catherine Turner 141 U James Uehling 134 Jody Umphfrey 161 Larry Umphfrey 43,141 Monte Unger 23,141 Tammy Unger 18,28,112,113,147 A Lisa Vassmer 134 Thomas Vosika 161 - w- Andy Waddell 43,147 Lesa Wait 8,18,22,23,29,33,112, 118.119.121.161.165 Jim Walby 32,98,162,165 Chris Walden 83,141 Jay Walden 134 Kim Walden 91,93,141 Steve Walden Laurie Waldroup 134 Gene Walker 141 Kenneth Walton 162 John Ward 93,147 Bobby Ware Mary Ware 147 Sam Wartenbee Kim Wasson 119,147 Anthony Watkins 141 Brandon Watkins 134 Cassie Way 134 Danny Way 141 James Weber Janette Weingartner 16,32,98,121, 162.165 182 lndex Larry Weingartner 134 Brian Welch 97,147 James Welch Michelle Welch 162 Steve Welder 83 Gerry Wells 134 Kara Wendt 6,26,49,81,141 Kevin West 134 Joe Weston Keith Wetzel 134 Darren White 98,141 Gina White 147 Laura White 49,66,75,141 Chuck Whitham 83,134 Craig Whitham 141 Daniel Whitham Kim Whitley 58,59 Mike Whitney 61,117,121 Georgia Whitter 119 Chris Whitworth 119 Jeanine Whyel 28,99,147 Curtis Wiegand 43,97 Zedena Wiegand 66,141 Lori Wiese 119,134 Tim Wiese 120,121,147 Rachelle Wilhite 49,75,134 Mark Wilkins 119,134 Allan Williams 45,63,134 Bruce Williams 17,147 Chris Williams 45,69,134 Christie Williams Don Williams 83,134 George Williams 141 Jilo Williams 119,134 Kelly Williams 86,121,141 Tobie Williams 24,162 Derek Willimetz 76,77,147 Gina Willimetz 48,49,75,141 Dawn Wilmurth 14,48,49,98,147, 168 Lee Wilson 27,77,102,162 Jeffrey Wilson Lynette Wilson 147 Rachele Wilson 134 Shannon Winders 49,72,134 Danny Winfree 162 Sheila Wingo 147 Amy Winkelbauer 66,98,141 Tom Winkelbauer 98,147 Kerry Winkelman 81,147 Craig Winkler 45,70,134 Jeff Winkler 83,134 Denny Wistrom 83,119,134 Georgia Witter 119,147 Gina Wollard 6,141 David Wood 134 Jeannie Wood 113,135 John Wood 135 Royce Wood 83,135 Wendy Wood 135 Kelly woods 6,18,19,49,75,141 Loretta Woods 54,55,%. 100,147 Melanie Woodside 57,72,135 Diane Woodward 98,119,135 Robert Woodward 97,98,147 Leanne Wormsley 7,56,73,90,105, 106,162,167 Chuck Worth Kelley Wright 2,25,47,64,65.77,81, 147 Rob Wright 83,135 Vickie Wuster 81,135 Paul Wyatt 141 Eric Zeller Chad Zink 147 Brad Zimmerman 86,87,141 Jeff Zirjacks 147 Dennis Zolotor 53,83,162 faculty, frueacU codex Susan Albrecht 126 Debbie Halferty 126 Rodney Rounkles 9 Paul Allen 41,54,55,84,92,93,126 Jessee Hall 44,45 Steve Russell 18 Dave Allen 10 Steve Hannah 167 Robert Sanders 124 Ann Anderson 126 Gene Hanson 125,165 Dianne Schuetz 126 Father Scott Anderson 165 Pat Harmes 126 Katherine Server 102 Judi Andrew 56 Traci Hayes 67,74,75 Bill Sharp 19 Luella Aubrey 18,22,23,24,29,64, Del Hennings 76,77 Kay Sharp 19 112,113,126 Linda Hoel 30,95,126 Mark Sharp 165 Beth Babb 126 Jane Hoffman 124 Don Shelton 125 Ramon Bartlett 126 Frieda House 126 David Shepherd 63 Jon Bates 94,101,126 Richard Howard 124 John Shepherd 63,126,131 Brad Baughman 42,43,44,83,100, Ron Huettenmueller 16,26,101,126 Mary Joyce Shepherd 88,122,126 126 Jill Huettenmueller 26 Sam Shouse 66 Kay Baughman 126 Carla Huey 10 Roy Smith 102 Dorothy Boguske 125 Bill Huls 16,46,48,49,100,126 Carol Snyder 126 Bob Bolin 88.92,93,126 Richard Hyder 29,125,165 Karen Southwick 80,81,90 Doug Brock 20 Judy Jeffers 124 Ken Southwick 75,164,165 Linda Brock 20 Brian Johnson 102 Oliver Stolz 126 Rosalee Brown 56 Dean Jones 123 Judy Stonum 58,59 Barbara Bueher 50,51 Julie Jones 126 Roger Stucki 2,52,83,88,126 Ed Bush 40,64 Larry Jones 16,100,126 Fred Teegarden 9 Dr. Conan Castle 90,120,121 Sue Jones 94,126 Holly Tesar 126 Ray Cave 125 Gary Kennedy 30,126 Larry Tesar 46,47 Jennifer Cogburn 126 Debbie King 64 Bill Tuck 2,20,21,42,68,69.126 Sara Cogburn 19 Larry Kopp 125 Blake Turner 126 Ron Cogdill 86,87.98,99,126 Dave Krueger 82,83 Wayne Ward 16,17,64,126 William Cogdill 102 Arthur Kurth 124,125 Mary Welch 126 Bill Copeland 125,164,165 Jim Lansford 86,87,126 Donna Williams 48,49 Bobby Copeland 10 Marillyn Lansford 16,92,93,%, 120, Charlene Wisniewski %,97,126 Kelly Cox 10 121,126 Lou Wisniewski 44.45,61,62,90,91, Mary Cox 151,165 Carolyn Lindquist 126 126 Richard Cox 151,165 Dave Lovelace 102 Barbara Woods 5,125 Cathy Crist 56 Jim Merando 14,126 Judy Wormsley 125 Bob Curtis 7,60,61,62,126 Janet Morehead 102 Marvin Wright 102,103 Coleen Dempsey 24 JoAnn Morris 102 Ralph Edwards 43,63,126 Jack O'Dell 125 Sterling Edward 63 Wanda O'Dell 125 Ken Fields 80,81,90,126 Lisa Painter 18 Robert Fine 102 Carolyn Parry 6,126 Brian Fluesmier 19 Pat Penning 100,126 Broc Foster 21 Nancy Perry 126 Debbie Foster 124 Donna Pirhalla 100,126 Terri Garbison 165 Brian Poston 92,93,104,118,119, Jessica Gatlin 21 126 Don Gerber 20,44,70.90,126 Ronald Reagan 16 Sandra Givens 88,95,126 Greg Rich 20,44,70,71 Bill Greaves 101,126 Ann Riley 88,89,126 Joe Griem 45 Cheryl Robb 125 Frank Griffin 98,99,101,126 Don Roberts 44,45,102 John Guittar 3,16,22,23,24,94,106, Daryn Ross 26 107,113,126 Judy Rounkles 125 lndex 183 ' % — — ( r INTER COLLEGIATE PRESS MSSIOM KANSAS _ a. WINNING MANITOBA APQJW KHA KANSAS . i) I oo 1