Kickapoo High School - Legend Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Seniors Scott McDowell, Aaron Stull, and Kevin Flynn look like shady characters while wearing their shades during art class for sunglasses day. Ci. I. Jean Netzer, spirit commissioner, is caught by surprise as she leads the spirit by showing hers on hat day. She is wearing an old army helmet. Ji 9' l 1 Nb. 5. ' A , .,,. . 3 1 2 sg. f 5 U if yi fi 4 Freshman Steve Neal takes time out from class at his locker on tie day. The fredlman Class soared above 1 I the others with over 300 spirit points during first semester. V +., . Z i? P ii l Spirit Days f 23

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Glowing With Spirit A spirit day is a day when everyone can get rowdy together, unite for the same cause, and show the players that the school's behind them, backing them all the way, ac- cording to senior Brad Pitt. Spirit days such as hat day, tie day, punk-in day, and sunglasses day gave students plenty of oppor- tunities to show their spirit. There were also two brown and gold days, a dress-up day around Christmas, the popular surf's up day, the traditional hush days, and a new spirit raiser - hug day. Spirit days were not chosen at ran- dom, they were selected to fit in with the school's activities. Spirit com- missioner Jean Netzer explained, We fthe cabinetj decide on the theme of the day by the athletic team we're playing. We try to tie it all together. Why do students show their spirit? Junior Cheryl Fleetwood said, I par- ticipate in spirit days because l think that it's super important for the whole school to do one thing. lt shows that you care enough to sup- port your school, and it's something easy and fun to do, which really makes a difference more than you would know. Brad said, I figure if we're going to have a spirit day you might as well go all out instead of just half way. l thing spirit is super important for the student body, as well as the players, so everyone can share in the excitement of the game no mat- ter what the outcome. But not everyone participates in spirit days. Sophomore Paul Teel said, The big problem with spirit days is that too many people are afraid to wear crazy things, they feel that they might be thought of as weirdos. However, that is not so. People will go along with you, they like it. According to Jean, Dressing up on a spirit day is an outward symbol of how enthusiastic a person is on the inside. l think that's the whole idea behind spirit days. lt's great to see everybody united. lf someone came to Kickapoo on a spirit day and saw everybody dressed alike, they would get a feeling of just how united Kickapoo really is. in 221 Splrlt Days , ,.,v+f W , ,, Www--,,-,,,, ,.,,,,,,,sW.yW,.W,y,WM..wf 0 ,Wrmf ,. .4-Mfg Mtffwykgxi' ff-ff' :,L:.w il in Seniors Beth Voges and Cindy Russell take time out to relax before school by Beth 's car as they punk out on punk'in day. Junior Art Kirwin noses around the halls between classes, standing out in the crowds by imitating a western Groucho Marx on hat day.

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Time to Talk Turkey ln late November, when the scent of cranberry sauce and giblet gravy was in the air, one could sense that it was time for thankful giving, and, more importantly, it was the time that the Turkey King was crowned. Each year two candidates were elected from their respected classes, and from those eight fine-feathered friends, a Turkey King was elected by a group of his peers, namely the student body. Candidates were seniors Brad Rozell and Robby Daniels, Juniors Evan Crowder and Derrick Winston, sophomores Paul Teel and Shane Kammerdiener, and freshmen Chuck Donica and Steve Mabry. For the second consecutive year, Paul Teel was crowned King of the Turkeys. lt must be destiny that caused it. l was born to be King, says Teel. But it wasn't that easy for all the Turkey candidates as senior Brad Rozell explains, lt's not just something that comes to you over- 24fTurkeys night. You have to work hard to achieve such a great honor as this. Whenever the thrill of victory was present, the agony of defeat couldn't be far behind, and the Turkey con- test was no different. l'm sure los- ing will leave me with some emo- tional scars, but l'll just have to train a little harder and get a little rowdier, remarks sophomore Shane Kammerdiener. The loss has really warped me mentally, l was so embarrassed. l may never be able to face my friends and close relatives again. I think l'll be forced to join a strange religious cult, commented Winston. The voting process was changed from the previous year. Last year pennies were counted as positive votes and silver coins and dollar bills were given negative votes, this year all that counted was the total amount of money that each turkey candidate received. Sophomore Paul Teel may never get someone to Charleston with him, but that did not stop him from winning his second Turkey title in a row. Sophomore turkey candidate, Shane Kammerdiener, models his rendition of the latest in men 's fine dress apparel during the Turkey Assembly.