Fort Osage High School - Indian Legends Yearbook (Independence, MO)

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M facts, Inde endence is the home of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States. The Truman Home, built in 1867, has been named a National Historic Place and was opened to the public May 12, 1984. The Tru- man Home is just one of many tourist attrac- tions that bare the Truman name. I think the Truman Home makes Inde endence stand out because it's an attraction Ear tourists. I think that people in Independence should not take it for granted. Everyone should take time to visit the Truman Home, said Sue Ellen Iayne, sen- ior. Vicki Looney, senior, said, The Truman Home is a neat attraction for Independence. It's something tourists want to see when they are sight-seeing and the people who live in In- dependence can be proud to say that President Truman lived here. There are many scenic places that have gone unmentioned. A few include old Fort Osage in Sibley, Missouri, the Truman Library, the Vaille Mansion and the Independence Square. If there is ever a day when one can find nothing to do, one can go and ex lore the legends that have been made andp let this prepare one for legends in the making. By: Angie Serner, Editor Lisa Pittman, Associate Editor Lisa Pittman and Angie Serner Openm 7

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I if SCENERY There are many places in the Independence area that attract people. Whether one is looking for fun in the sun, a place to shop, or seeking historical facts, all can be found. lust outside of the Independence area, one may find Worlds of Fun. What other place can one find fun, ad- venture, and excitement? Worlds of Fun pro- vides fun-filled days for eople of all ages. For the kids, there is a kiddie roller coaster and bumper cars and for those who dare adventure nd excitement, the Fury of the Nile and the Elrient Express. Worlds of Fun provides fun- filled days for eople of all ages. For the kids there is a kiddlie roller coaster and bumper cars, and for those who dare adventure and excitement might find the Fury of the Nile and the Orient Express. lust why does one go to Worlds of Fun? Everyone has their own reasonlsl. Krisi Goodman, junior, said, I like to go to Worlds of Fun because there is so much to do and see. Worlds of Fun is the only place I can think of where ou can spend a whole day and have so much, fun! You never run out of things to do. This may be true, but Ginger Adams, senior, had a different opinion. I like Worlds of Fun not only for the ridesg but for all those good-lookinglguys. It's like one big. merry-go-roundg everyw ere you turn there's another good-looking guy. that's what I call scenery! It's neat to go up in the Sky Lift too, because you can se the whole park and it is really pretty. . If one is looking for a more settled atmosphere and a place to shop, one may find the Independence Center is just the dplace. It has shops for everyone's tastes an needs. Tammy Reed, senior, said, The Independence Center has a variety of shops that suit my inter- ests. It's really a great place to kil time because there is much to do and so many thin s to look at. During Christmas time, it's reagy neat because they put my favorite cartoon character up, SNOOPYV' IoDona Stone, senior, said, I like to go to the Indepen- dence Center and shop because you can find almost anything you want. Even if you're hun ry, they have it. It's not only a reat place to slgop but it's really pretty and it lies a nice atmosphere. For those who are in the mood for historical I l l it 1 1 li L Q. 1 E, I 5 4 F li 5 n t v I l I 6!Openmg Angie Serner and Lisa Pittman 'Z

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bulldog. Homecoming 1984 . Enthusiasm fills the air as weel-i-lang activities tal-fe place