Hazelwood Central High School - Torch Yearbook (Florissant, MO)

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Senior volleyball player keeps tradition going ll KELLY oHosEiv . . and the 1986 Home- coming Queen is Kelly Meyerkordl 1121. These words from half-time an- nouncer Mark Reynolds will probably ring in Kel- ly's ears for a long time. I really didn't expect to be crowned. All of the sen- ior maids were very pretty and popular and when I heard my name I was shocked and didn't know what to do, Kelly com- mented. Several students stated how happy they were that Kelly had won. Lauri Con- ner 1121 said, I thought it was great! Kelly really de- served being queen. Not only is she pretty but she is kind, sweet, and just plain adorable. Plus she was my date so I didn't mind. 1Went stag.1 Steve Stulce 1121, Kelly's escort, also stated, Kelly is a nice and cheerful person. I think she deserved to be queen. Commenting on Kelly's achievements, Carl Doerr, social studies teacher, said, Kelly is a good example of what is possible for a teen- ager to be. She's well groomed and involved in school activities. She's a student who gives her best effort. The Homecoming court festivities were already fa miliar to Kelly. Her oldest sister, Melissa 1'811, was on court: her other sister Robin, was queen in 1984 Kelly's mother stated When they announced Kelly's name I was so proud and happy. I knew what an exciting exper ience it was for Robin and I was happy that she would in school activities. She played on Central's volley- ball team all four years. Re- ceiving first team All Con- ference to the Suburban North All League Volley- ball Team, being Team Captain, and being voted Most Valuable Player by the team were only a few of Kelly's accomplishments. Girls volleyball coach David Grieshaber said, I can honestly say that to coach Kelly was a joy. She was always open to sugges- tion and was a selfless player. Whether she will admit it or not, she was a confident player and lead- er. Reflecting on the exper- ience, Kelly said, Being crowned queen was one of the things that will make me remember my senior year most. 1Jody Gardner1 v The dance was fun, but tiringf - Earl Evoy 1121. Earl and date Stacey Mead 1101 take a break from the fast paced dancing. get to have that joy. Kelly was also involved 4 Doing his Bananarama dance for Gabriela Garcia 1121, Chris Boccadori 1121 said, I like to do this dance for my close friends because we all like Bananarama songs. A Homecoming Court. FRONT ROW: Angie Plunkett, Stacey Mead Kelly Meyerkord, Gina Lurkins Kelli Creech, Kim Presberry. BACK ROW: Pam Workman, Tammi Lur- kins, Kendra Pillow, Stacey Conrad Lauri Conner, Debbie McMurren Gina Lederle, Diana Seithel. H-O-M-E-c-0 M'I'N'G 13

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Students relieve tensions I I 5 2 1 i with mid-winter dances E :E E5 gg E ' W Time fOl' fUl7 and as-.sssssssss Five, four, three, two D , 1 makes, the more we can re- thought it was fun because 711 V Can I really wear your ring Tammi Harkin 1111 and 101111 Riepl 1111 slow dance to a Fifties tune at the Christmas Hop. ring! As the two o'clock bell sounded, papers were strewn about, lockers quickly shut and screams belted out. It was the end of the first semester and the beginning of a three- day weekend. After five months of endless lectures, papers, tests and grades, Central students were able to kick up their feet and relax at the Seventh Annual Janu- ary Jam. The dance was held Jan. 16 in the Commons. Mr. Disc Jockey provided not only the tunes but a sense of humor for the 250 who attended. Student Council spon- sored the mid-year shin- dig and invested over 5400 into it. January Jam is a great source of Student Council's income, next to Homecom- ing. The more the Council invest in the school inter- ests for the rest of the year and years to come, said Don Wright 1121, Council president. Although attendance has declined each year, those attending said that they still had fun. The people seemed to be having fun. After awhile I soon found myself totally relaxed and having fun. After all, that's what the dance was all about - fun, stated Ni- cole Graef 191. Others felt stronger about the event. l've gone to the dance all four years and I think it's great. It is a good way to be with friends without dressing up. I can go in my natural state - bummishf' said Ken Bennett 1121. The fact that not many upper-classmen showed up at the Jam didn't seem to bother those who came. I A Unlike most Central dances, the Christmas I-lop had ample room on the dance floor. Even so, the fewer than 75 students who attended got into the Fifties mu- SIC. PP lammin' at the jam, Nicole Pruitt 1111 kicks it up during one of her favorite tunes. The dance was one way to relieve tensions of finals week. P Is it over yet? Student Coun- cil sponsor, Carl Barrow awaits the arrival of 10 p.m. Council sponsored janurary Iam for the seventh straight year. 14 W'I'N'T'E0R D-A.N.Q.E.5 .fx my friends were jumping around and having a great time. It was better with less people since we weren't all smashed together, said Susie Bird 1101. January Iam was preced- ed by a first ever Christmas Dance on Dec. 19, that was sponsored by Marching Band Club. The dance's theme was a Fifties Soc- I-lop. An attendance of fewer than 75 students was less than expected. I thought the dance was suc- cessful. Even though not many showed, those who did had fun, exclaimed Shawn Key 1111. Although neither dance drew the crowds that Homecoming, Turnabout and Prom did, they, none- theless, provided a night of fun for weary students without the formalities. 1Lauri Conner1 - 1 4- - - - - 1.-.. .. .N . Q. Y W-....-,.,.,.... ...-..f--.-,. ,,, ,,, f ,. ,, Q i .uns-..a.-.....a,......u.1.... -hk,,,,,,a..e....- A-N- .-. ,