Grain Valley High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Grain Valley, MO)

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icont.J creativity, theme development, and originality. Earlier in the afternoon, during the parade, final decisions were made. As the floats rounded the football field that night, the students cheered their respective class' float, hoping it would be de- clared a winner. junior class participants were the happiest when their float received first place and their treasury in- creased fifty dollars. 'Ride the Tide by the sophomore class placed second and they received twenty-five dollars for their efforts. As a tradition each year, the pep club selects four members from each class for the ivy chain. This year was no exception as the chosen ivy chain girls, attired in blazers, white gloves, and wool skirts, took their place on the field. Then princesses and candidates rounded the field in their polished corvettes, while Ms. Debra Holman announced their names, escorts, and 'activities in which they were involved. Freshmen princess, Megan johnson, withvher escort Eric Cross, were the first of the royalty to grace the field. Next came Diane Richards fsophomorel with Frank Martin as her escort. Erik Knudsen was chosen by Michele Stone ljunior princessl to escort her for the event. Senior candidate Carol Condra was the first senior to disembark from her 'vette. Karen Stanfield, with her escort, Tom jones, walked on the field next. Senior candidate jackie Starke was the next to walk down the fifty yard line to her appointed position. Her escort was Mike Mann. Last came Lori Sanderson, escorted by Mr. Bill Sanderson. Mrs. Sherri Downs Ebert, 1980 homecoming queen, was on hand to crown the incoming queen. Finally, the moment everyone had been waiting for, the ten- sion was high. Happiness rested on one name that would be announced. Tears of joy came to her eyes as Karen Stanfield was crowned homecoming queen 1981. Bob Amor provided the entertainment by d.j.'ing the event, Hoping her driver doesn't attempt any sudden maneuvers, lackie Starke smiles and waves at the camera. 34fHoMEcoMlNc D Sophomore float: llRide the Tide

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. Y .,,... , -.,Qvm-.-- .....- .. Stanfield Reigns October 2, 1981, marked the day that students had been looking forward to for several days. On that day, all of the hard work, laughs, preparations, and fun times that had been shared during the previous week were brought to a grand finale. Perhaps one of the most exciting moments for Grain Valley high school students was the homecom- ing halftime ceremonies, where they would see the homecoming candidates and princesses in their finest, and await with them the magical moments of the evening. Chosen by their classmates, Mi- chele Stone fjuniorl, Diane Richards fsophomorel, and Megan johnson ffreshmanj, recieved the honor to participate as class princesses. AI- though they could not run for the position of homecoming queen, they appeared in the parade and took their place on the field that night. dates, 9-12 grade students cast their ballot for their favorite candi- date during the week. A committee made up of stu- dent council members selected the theme for the class floats as laun- dry detergent. Selecting such se- cluded places as an airport hangar fseniorsj and the bus barn fjuniorsl, students set to work on their class' choice of themes. Choosing 'Cheer the Tigers were the fresh- men, sophomore's theme was uRide the Tide. 'lGive all to Bounce the Tigers portrayed the junior's theme, while the seniors voted on l'Winning is our Bizness. During the week, little sleep and tired eyes ruled, as students built, painted, and stuffed trying to make their float the best. As homecoming nights' activities grew closer, excitement mounted. Scheduled to play Crain Valley's football team were arch rivals, the Wellington tigers. But as halftime l The senior class chose four women to represent them for the event: Carol Condra, Lori Sanderson, Karen Stanfield, and jackie Starke. Although there was no official campaign for the candi- drew closer, G.V. had the advan- tage score of 21-7. Earlier in the week, a panel of judges had been selected to view the floats and judge them on such areas as fcon'tJ l Pep club members that were chosen to form the ivy chain were: ffrontl Joyce Dunne, Denna Lynch, Teresa Shoffner, Tamira Hillbrand, Brenda Blankenship, Patty Berger, loann Geier, Tracy Goodman lbackj Karen Parker, Martha Rodgers, Melissa Norris, Debbie Miller, Elaine Mann, Megan Mallinson, lill Toler, Missy Koonce. HOMECOMING ATTENDANTSX33

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