Madras High School - Hi Sage Yearbook (Madras, OR)

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fools • 11 ms mm ■ cmc n Z .v ■ 'PROSPECTORS I. Junior class members. Robert Cloud. Brad Houts. Pam Lanyon. Donna Elston. Tim Demers. and Jon Spencer, pause to view the work they’ve done on the float. 2. Band members blast out the familiar sound of Loyalty at a pep rally. 3. Junior David Olson poses as a prospector’’ on the winning |unior float. 4. Junior Varsity cheerleaders. Tammy Fine. Candis Cookson. Robin Watson proudly display the MHS banner while marching in the parade. 5. The pep assembly was the chosen spot for the crowning of this years queen and court. Being introduced by presi dent Pat Gallagher are. queen Heidi Voll. senior, and princesses Julie Akers. |unior. Cassie Caldera, sophomore, and Anne Meade, freshman.

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2 I I i i I I 0 I I Special Events Make Homecoming An Occasion To Remember Homecoming week held October 24th-28th turned out to be very exciting for both the students and faculty at Madras High. Assemblies, parades and other activities helped promote school spirit. The annual pep assembly was held Thursday on the football field. Queen Heidi Voll, a senior, was crowned by football player Jim Souers. Her princesses included Julie Akers, junior, Cassie Caldera, sophomore, and Anne Meade, freshman. Heidi’s escort was senior Ed Ochs. Julie’s choice was Mark Duffy, junior. Cassie was accompanied by John Keplin, sophomore, and Anne was escorted by freshman Miles Duffy. The queen and her court along with their escorts, rode in the Homecoming parade and were also introduced at the bonfire Thursday night and during halftime at the homecoming game. MHS Band provided the entertainment during halftime, then the results for spirit week were announced. Sophomores were the winners and received thirty dollars in prize money. Ten dollars went to the senior class for second place. Freshmen took third and juniors fourth. The winning float theme was ’’Cave in the Prospectors”, made by the juniors who received twenty dollars in prize money. Freshmen took second. The senior and sophomore floats were disqualified for not having their floats to the judges on time. The White Buffaloes upset the Prospectors 26-28 which added a nice climax to the week. The Homecoming Dance was jam packed as students celebrated their win over John Day. Shady Oak Band provided the tunes. Many students along with the faculty members were very encouraged by enthusiasm shown this year. One teacher said it was the most spirit he’d ever seen displayed. Many new traditions may have been started as the Homecoming festivi- ties came to a close. 16

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r Players Start Slow End Season With League Standing Beginning the season with high hopes second year Coach Rod Chester commented. because of survival of the intangable, we struggled through the first four games. Scoring seemed to be the problem early in the season, with the first touchdown not coming until the fourth game at Vale. There were many frustrating moments because of inexperienced, missed assignments and the lack of self-confidence.” Coach Chester added. The goal of the season set by the coaching staff was to be competative in league play and gain the state playoffs. As the season progressed the squad developed confidence and general playing ability and because the team which we optimistically had hoped would have been present earlier.” stated Chester. Members selected for all district were, Clarence Brooks, defensive line backer. Richard Colman defensive end. Pat Gallagher offensive back. Mike Leno guard, and Brandon Lofting at tackle. Chester commented we will be losing ten seniors. However we will have a conti-gent returning in the backfield. Next year’s outcome will depend on the development of the younger players,” Chester also said, whether the kids learn to believe in themselves and want to learn and work in the off season.” Richard Colman a senior received most outstanding varsity football player. Richard also received most inspirational. Junior Tony Carson gained the honor of the most improved player. Richard Colman and Bill Ramsey both seniors received the most consistent award. Pat Gallagher and Richard Colman tied for Honorary Captain an award voted by the team members. Best offensive lineman went to Mike Leno. senior. Best offensive back went to juniors Tony Carson and Brandon Lofting. Best defensive lineman went to Richard Colman and Brandon Lofting. Best defensive back went to Pat Gallagher. IS V