Junction City High School - Pow Wow Yearbook (Junction City, KS)

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|sj EWS [ERICAN UNDATIOX R AIDS SEARCI1 information on which to make decisions, but in the case of marriage license, it might prevent at least some babies from being born with AIDS,” Reagan said. But the AIDS treatment could cost the U S. $10-$15 billion a year and Jeffrey N. Levi, executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, argued that the money won’t help but instead should be used for education programs. The Japanese had also been alarmed over how far AIDS had spread, with 26 cases and 18 deaths. To the Japanese, getting AIDS always had been another’s nightmare but the death of a 29-year-old Kobe prostitute changed that. The mass media put out full color specials showing symptoms and victims saying- 'Do you have AIDS lurking in your body?” Callers flooded the Japanese AIDS hotline, with questions about the disease. The new 24-hour hotline received 247.000 calls during its first week. Many were wives worried about wayward husbands. Many people blamed the disease. AIDS, on foreigners. Massage parlors and even legitimate public baths hung signs up reading “No foreigners!’’ But who is really to blame for this horrible killer? Racism alive in U.S ■ growing menace In this speech Reagan spoke on some changes that were going to be made in the U.S. to help prevent the disease AIDS from spreading. One of the changes would be routine AIDS testing for prisoners, immigrants. applicants for marriage licenses, and those seeking treatment for drug abuse or sexually transmitted diseases. It’s about time we knew exactly what we are facing. And that is why I support routine testing Not only will testing give us more Jen Easterling DPS Editor Racism in the U.S. has had one major issue after another. One group, the Ku Klux Klansmen. have killed off many black families because of prejudice. In 1981, one black man, Michael Donald, was beaten, his throat slashed, and he was then hanged from a tree to insure that he was dead. When a KKK member was found, he testified to the court that It was nothing personal.” They had wanted to slay any black man in an act of revenge for the killing of a white police officer. However. Donald’s family may be the victorious party. In February, they filed suit against six past and present Klan members and the United Klans of America, the oldest of the various KKK outfits. An all-white jury in Alabama brought in a $7 million award for damages in the death. The Donalds’ suit seemed to be the first suit in which the KKK had been held liable for actions of its members. The lawyers representing the Donald family relied on a “corporate-conspiracy theory to pull them through. But the organized Klan group argued that the KKK has long instigated violence; therefore, it should not be held responsible for damages stemming from brutal attacks by its followers. Finally, a conscience stricken young man named James “Tiger Knowles pleaded guilty to violating Donald’s civil rights in an earlier case. In March 1981, he testified that the United Klansmen were angry because a Mobile jury had failed to convict a black defendant charged with killing a white policeman. Knowles said a few nights later. “The Klan members saw 19-year-old Michael Donald walking down a street, enticed him into their car by asking directions to a night club, drove him out of town and killed him. Then they set a cross aflame in front of the Mobile County Courthouse. Knowles was then sentenced to life in prison for his part in the murder, but fellow Klansman Henry Francis Hays refused to cooperate with authorities, and was sentenced to die. This verdict is hoped to be the demise of the United Klans organization. News 27

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NATIONAL The fight for ‘Baby M’ Jennifer Easterling DPS Editor Mary Beth Whitehead, surrogate mother, sadly faced the press as she stepped outside of the courtroom on a cold February day. Tears filled her eyes at the loss of her daughter. ‘Baby M. A New Jersey court had ordered Baby M placed in the home of the baby’s father and mother, William and Elizabeth Stern. Noel P. Kerns was the lawyer from Dearborn. Michigan who brought the Stern's and Ms. Whitehead together. The Stern’s were desperate to have a child, so naturally it sounded good to support a surrogate to have their child. They all met at the lawyers office. signed contracts, and came to an agreement on the monthly payment. White-head would receive good, nutritious food, maternity clothing and medical bills. The average cost Keane set up was $ 10.000 for the case and another $10,000 to pay for the surrogate plus all other expenses needed for the surrogate. Nine full months and thousands of dollars later, Whitehead decided that she wanted to keep the child, “Baby M”. Even after they pointed out that had a contract with Whitehead, Keane refused to get involved or to help them. It’s not my case, Keane explained. William Stern happily holds Baby M after being awarded custody by the court. AP Photo At the first hearing of the case of “Baby M, Keane was not called into the courtroom, much to the disappointment of both sides of the dispute. And in February Keane was not asked to appear in the courtroom either. He felt that he just played matchmaker to a desperate couple and a willing surrogate. The public and court overlooked this and focused on the ethics of surrogate parenting. Thus it is as stands. The Sterns have the surrogate child, Baby M,” for now, but Mary Beth Whitehead has promised to reappeal to the court and win “her” baby back. President Reagan delivers a speech at an American Foundation for AIDS Research benefit awards dinner on May 31. AP Photo AIDS: a Jennifer Easterling DPS Editor On May 31,1987. President Reagan delivered a speech at the American Foundation for AIDS Research benefit awards dinner in Washington. 26 News

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Spirit builds Cheerleaders create excitement Valere Walker DPS Editor Spirit Exploding! Excitement on Fire! Andthe JCHS cheerleaders were on fire! Cheerleading was a year round sport which took much time in practice and dedication from each member of the squad. Sometimes cheerleaders were expected to give up their own spare time to make posters, decorate the school, cars, make cookies, tee-pee houses, or whatever the squad may be doing for that particular game or match. “We had seven girls who went to ICF camp at KU this summer, being myself. Valere Walker, Sarah Bowling. Trisha Mathis, Brenda Paquette. Melanie Taylor, and Cindi Pratt,” said Stasi Backscheider. ‘We had a lot of fun and learned a lot too, said Brenda Paquette. “We learned new pyramids and stunts and how to perfect them.” The girls earned 11 ribbons which was quite an improvement over the seven they got the previous year. They also got second in the finals out of the small varsity squads. “Most of us have been cheerleaders over several years which explains the improvement of the overall squads,” added Trisha Mathis. Another improvement of JCHS cheerleading was the addition of the yell leaders for the basketball season. There were five girls and five guys. “I was scared at first, getting in front of the student body, but it’s a lot of fun and different from anything I have ever done. I think I’m going to go for it in college! said yell leader Rodney Brown. The yell leaders from Marymount College taught cheers and worked with the guys and girls for the winter sports tryouts. Joyce Taylor was the new head sponsor, and Dr. Larry Dixon took over as the new athletic director this year, so things were changing, rules were being altered, and a great number of pep rallies were held to raise school spirit. There were also school sponsored pep buses to take students and the pep band to away games. It cost the athletic department more money, but the support the teams and cheerleaders got was well worth the expense. The football squad entertains spectators at a pep rally to Two Bits. Photo by Carter Volleyball squad. Rosemary Moore. Yell leaders Eric Picou and Rodney Cindi Pratt. Lisa Hulik. Cheryl Brown horse around at practice Rogers, and mascot Laura Booth while Gloria Henry looks on. Photo by Carter 28 Cheerleaders