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

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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

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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

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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