Mankato High School - Cougar Yearbook (Mankato, KS)

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Jk omecominq Homecoming “1984” finally arrived on October 5th, a cold, rainy, Friday night. The preceeding week was filled with exciting, spirited events. Our annual Gong Show was held on Monday, with a group of wacky Freshmen participating. Tuesday was hat day, and Wednesday everyone was to wear a toga. Crazy hair and sock day was held on Thursday, with prizes being given to the best or “worst” looking hairdo. Un- fortunately, the weather did not permit a bonfire and snake dance, but the fun- filled Senior volleyball games were still held in the gym on Thursday evening. Finishing up the week was Purple Pride day, and due to the dreary weather the downtown pep rally was instead held in- side, but a large crowd attended, and made it a big success. The evening was soon here, but once again the rain continued to fall, making it impossible to hold the coronation outside. Instead the bleachers were pulled out in the gym, and the “muddy” king can- didates escorted the queen candidates down the floor. The suspense of the week was ended with Paul Fleming being crowned King, and Leah Ross Queen. 12

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Season in Review iora, November I Cougars finiWe [i4 Lenora team Waconda East, September 7 The Cougars got off to a winning start on the home field by defeating the Vikings. Final Score 45-14 Hanover, September 14 The Cougars continued the winning by easily defeating the Hanover Wildcats. Final Score 64-34 C3 yf A m Aik V White Rock, September 21 Mankato traveled to Bur opponents by 30 points. ter l Mankato traveled to Burr Oak to take on the Eagles “Air Force,” the Cougars prevailed)by outscoring their tslFMfal Score 56-26 » a Jewell, September 28 1 he Cougars hosted intra county rival, Jewell. Mankato’s defense proved it could win the game by not allowing the Wildcats into the endzone all night. Final Score 62-00 Tipton, October 5 A large homecoming crowd was on hand to watch the powerful Cougars take on the highly ranked Tipton Cardinals. Even though the field was muddy and wet, the Cougars still managed to pull off a dynamic run- ning attack and limit Tipton to only one TD. Final Score 34-06 North Central, October 12 Despite a shaky start, the Cougars ended up winning a see-saw battle with the Cougars of North Central. Final Score 44-41 Pike Valley, October 19 In the first district game of the year, Mankato survived a fourth quarter scare by the Panthers and ended up winning their 7th straight game. Final Score 36-26 Logan. October The Cougars tre£ d to Logan bent fn revdnge Trojans. Expectiifyjltfarc ijifcht battik, the Coq place finish ir h«‘d£ irf 1 Final Score 46 last two seasons los ed over the Trojans the number one ranked ured th kato of a first tssd oyeasily defeating v o for the 11

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