Jacksonville High School - Crimson J Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

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13 Jennifer Runyon, Christy Decker, and Kirsten Sweatman share a hug. (5) (6) Couples take to the dance floor for a warm moment. (7) Missy Ward and Stephen Bell. (8) Ellie Huber and Marc Robertson. (9) Bobby Thompson escorts Kristy Pahlmann. (10) Rick Hinds and Attendant Mamie Hamel. (11) J.D. Glisson and Bill Fanning rev up to the music. (12) The 1986 King and Queen, Andy Ezard and Heather Baptist, reappear on the Homecoming scene. (13) Let’s Dance! Homecoming Dance 25

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A “Reflection” On The Homecoming Dance 1987 The 1987 Homecoming Dance “Reflections” was held on October 17, from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. The west gymnasium, decorated in blue with sparkling silver stars and streamers, provided a different and darker setting for the dance than those in past years. Musical entertainment for the evening was provided by the John Bartley Band from Collinsville. Coronation took place at 11:00. J.D. Glisson, the Master of Ceremonies, introduced the Reigning Homecoming Court: Queen Erin Anthony, King Jay Meyer, Kristy Pahlman, Bobby Thomson, Elbe Huber, Marc Robertson, Missy Ward, Stephen Bell, Marnie Hamel, and Rick Hinds. The 1986 Queen Heather Baptist crowned the new queen; then the King and Queen shared their traditional dance to “She’s Like The Wind” by Patrick Swayze. This year’s Homecoming Dance was indeed magical and one that we will all “reflect” upon in the years to come. 2 The 1987 Homecoming Queen and King, Erin Anthony and Jay Meyer (1) (2) 1987 Homecoming Court: Marc Robertson, Ellie Huber, Bobby Thompson. Kristy Pahlmann, Queen Erin Anthony, King Jay Meyer, Missy Ward, Stephen Bell, Marnie Hamel, and Rick Hinds. (3) Jack Matthews, J.D. Saxer, Chris Reif, and Brandye Farmer take time out for a quick grin. (4) Chris Trumbo and friend play it cool. 24 Homecoming Dance 4

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Fall Play: “Whose Life Is It Anyway?” This year theatergoers were treated to a powerful combination of comedy and drama in JHS’s production of “Whose Life is it Anyway?” The plot of “Whose Life” centers around Claire Harrison, a sculptor who has had her artistic ability taken away when she suffers paralysis in an auto accident. Claire decides during her long recovery that living without the ability to express herself through her art is not a life worth living. She subsequently requests to be discharged from the hospital so she can die naturally. The hospital’s medical director refuses to release her, stating that she’s clinically depressed and, therefore, not able to make a rational decision for herself. This begins the conflict between patient and doctor which is brought to a climax in the final, deciding court room scene. The cast for “Whose Life” included: Kelly Austin (Claire), Debbie Althoff (Nurse Anderson), Stacy Coleman (Mary Jo Sadler), Rachael Wiest (Hannah Scott), Brian King (John Osborne), Kristi Nies (Dr. Joan Emerson), Jennifer Brown (Mrs. Boyle), Kathy Wood-worth (Magaret Hill), Joy Caldwell (Miss Kershaw), Leah Norris (Dr. Paula Jacobs), Cynthia Burke (Dr. Ashley Barr), Mike Ladd (Andrew Eden), and Mark Burnette (Judge Wyler). Joy Caldwell examines her witness (1) (2) Kathy Woodworth discusses case with Kelly Austin, (3) cast has fun during rehearsal. 26 Fall Play