Maplewood Richmond Heights High School - Maple Leaves Yearbook (Maplewood, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1983 volume:

V WAS THE YEAR V SENIORS .......... JUNIORS ............ A 11 SOPHOMORES ................ FRESHMEN ......... SPORTS ........... ORGANIZATIONS .... EVENTS ........... STAFF ............ ADS ........ . 9 27 33 39 45 71 91 101 113 MAPLEWOOD-RICHMOND HEIGHTS H.S. 7539 MANCHESTER It was the year of fun Top left- freshmen Nancy Owen, Tina Smith and Elaine Rosenthal watch girls’ gym soccer game. Bottom left- freshmen Bob Piercefield and Donald Pierce work on Mr. Russell's science assignment. Top right- junior Lee Kee Robinson carrying supplies for the Home- coming Dance. Y I our high school years will soon be times in the past, but the fun you have shared with your friends make memo- ries that will last forever. Memory-making and friendship Top of page - junior Tammy Lewis, one of the mascots, says her job is similar to a cheerleader’s, but she doesn't have to go to all the practices. Middle right - coach Andy Hubbard, Chaney Elemen- tary teacher, is directing boys' soccer for the second year. Middle left - senior spiker Julie Kelley and sophomore setter Mindy Schorr helped the varsity and J.V. volleyball teams, respectively, to competitive sea- sons. Bottom right juniors Ronyne McKmght and April Taylor pause on the way to the counselors’ office. Bottom left - seniors Gary Nunn. Bill Gower and John Schorr working on their wood projects in Mr. Wat- kins’ class. P or some of us good grades come easy, for others it 1 means work, but eventually everybody has a challange during their high school years. A YEAR OF CHALLENGE Juniors Nevels Nevels and Adrianne Graves enjoy Mr. Schondelmeyer's Algebra 2 class. Junior Scott Townsend says, After you’ve had in-house suspen- Junior Sean Ashland takes a break during Miss Mis- sion, you learn your lesson.” berg's sixth hour class. New teacher Joe Stone clowns as he works on language arts with freshman Rick Hamton. 4 HARD WORK AND PLAY 5 In the 1982 83 school year many found love, a love for themselves and someone special. Also in the school year there were a lot of good times, but also with the good came the bad times. A year of love Top left-junior Steve Norful and Sophomore Kathy Roberts clowning before class in front of Ms. Feldman’s room. Top right-Mr. Russell’s science class. Bottom lett-sophomores Susan Ball, Lisa Engle, Susan Milcic, and Kim Abington take time out from breakfast to pose for a picture. Bottom right-senior Tracy Nance, junior Tammy Lewis, seniors Rosiland Keys and Delnita White calmly pose for a picture on the first floor. Top Left trainer William F. Hughes, examines knee of center Lee Kee Robinson after Clayton injury. Soccer’s Dennis Hoelzer watches. Top right Junior tackle Aaron Ford finished with practice. This year’s practice was fun; I learned a lot, he said. Left coach Taylor, with more ex- perienced team, recorded deci- sive victories over teams such as Clayton, Mercy, and Orchard Farms. 1983 ith its assemblies, sports, spirt activities, class organ zations, victories, and defeats altogether ... Top right- art teacher Chris Waibel says, Dressing up for special days is a lot of fun. I like to be in with the school's spirit.” Her 50's Day attire is one ex- ample of this. Top left- senior runningback Darnell Ho- gue has his season come to an end with a knee injury during the Homecoming game against DuBourg. Right- seniors cheer as they hear they have won the 1982 Spirit Cup. Seniors select celebrities 10 Best Sense of Humor: Kenny Notter and Denise Romeo Best Body: James Smith and Pam Green Prettiest Smile: Glenn Sanders and Jill Zeller Best Personality: Tim Perez and Linda Lanning Class Flirt: Ruth Potter and Billy Smothers Best Dressed: Kim Mansfield and Darrin Carter Most Popular: Anna Holmes and Jeff Koester Seniors were babies once too Every year some of the seniors bring their baby pictures to the year- book room, 204. The seniors of 1982-83 are no exception. By having these pages you can see that the i seniors were babies once, too. 'k r 12 Pg. 12 1. Mary Wegner 2. Andrea Rohaly 3. James Smith 4. Linda Lan- ning 5. Cindi Weatherford 6., Ann Overton 7. Julie Karaganis Pag. 13 8. Darnell Hogue 9. Vickie Abbington 10. Chrissy Sweeney 11. Jill Zeller 12. Sherri Wood 13. Dan- ette Williams 14. Kim Mansfield 15. Ruth Potter Pg. 14 16. Janet Humes 17. Lisa Smith 18. Jeff Koester 19. Karen Rafferty 20. Kathy Simmons 21 Brenda Wilson 22. Lisa Presti 23 Dwight Spears Pg. 15 24. Rusty Guthrie 25. Shar Hill 26. Tracy Lewis 27. Jennie Fla herty 28. Diane Irwin 29. Julie Kelle 30. Angie Moran Pg. 16 31. Pam Green 32. Chr Pirtle 33. Carrie Wright 34. Gar' Nunn 35. Cara Stennett Vickie Abington - If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If Neil Barrett you can believe it, you can do it. Unknown aren Campbell Darren Carter Ashley Chase • You have often told me I should seek my goals with passion, but enjoy the rewards in moderation.” rain Chase 18 Kerry Cobb Mary Cruts • Fame is the scentless sunflower with a crown of gold, but friendship is the breathing rose, with sweets in every fold. Holmes Ora Dixon Andrew Elgin Norman Davis Chris Erhard John Evans Jenny Flaherty Stephen Ford • “There is only one thing worse than being Rob Garside talked about, and that’s not being talked about at all. Bill Gower Kim Francone Paula Grant Pam Green • Love is too precious to be lost. Tennyson Ross Graves Elaine Guckes John Hayes Darnell Hogue - People who smoke shouldn't joke. Anna Holmes Kimber Edwards Rusty Guthrie Darrell Holmes Janet Humes - In quietness and in confidence is my strength. Andy Huntspon Mark Jackson - Knowledge is a terrible thing to waste. Diane Irwin John Schorr - Don't stop thinking about tomorrow, but re- Vernon Harlan member, the Good Lord can take it away. Fleetwood Mac Aer- osmith. 21 Rosalind Kee • You don’t have to know where you are going, Julie Kelley Jeff Koester as long as you're on your way. Linda Lanning - Knowledge is gained by learning; trust by doubt; skill by practice; and love by love. Unknown Tracy Lewis - True friends are like diamonds, beautiful and rare. False friends are like autumn leaves; they’re found everywhere. Kim Mansfield • Two attractive objects are still attracted to each other even once they’re separated. Keaton Kevin McCartney Tony McEntire Angela Moran Chuck Nennert You have only failed when you have failed to Ken Notter Gary Nunn try. Unknown Ann Overton - A small mind sees only differences; a great Tammy Pace Chris Pirtle mind, similarities. 23 Ruth Potter What can I give Him; give Him my heart. Lisa Presti • Where have all the good times gone? Van Halen Karen Rafferty ephanie Remes Mary Reynolds Jamie Richards Andrea Rohaly • All my love to Robert. Denise Romeo Glenn Sanders lie Karaganis - This could be the best years of our lives! Ily Squire 24 Kathy Simmons • I guess I’ll carry on America. James Smith Lisa Smith • To know is nothing at all .... to imagine is Bill Smothers Cara Stennett everything. Chrissy Sweeney • Music washes away from the soul the dust Gail Thomure Robin Tidwell of everyday life. 25 Nina Torry • Life is very important to people. Alan Walker Cindie Weatherford Dwight Spears Mary Wegener Tricia Wienman Danette Williams - Love is like a hippopotu- mus. It's so much bigger than all of us. terry Williams Melinda Williams Brenda Wilson Sherri Wood - All the wonders we seek are within ourselves. Lloyd Woods Carrie Wright Forget about the plans that Jill Zeller With a smile upon your face you didn't seem to work out right, but don't make this world a brighter place so forget to always have a dream. Amanda don't just sit there smile! . Bradley NOT PICTURED • Tony Chaney, Victor Dudley, Dian- na (Henson) Engler, Shawna Garnica, Jenny Hentschel, Dan Hong, John Lampe, Hien Mach, Kathy Marquart, Terry Moses, Tra- cy Nance, Ernestine Nance, Tim Perez, Vi Phan, Lance Smithhart, Terry Flowerie, Delneta White, Bobbie Wil- son, Lasonda Wilson, Bill Smothers. 26 Frank Aitch Monica Aitch Scott Hanson Anita Harlan Susie Harper Alvera Henry Theresa Hoch . ■ 2.... Develyn Hogue Beatrice Johnson Irwin Jones Mitch Jordan Heidi Gaikins Barbara Gammons Bryan Gitfin Eddie Gilliam Andrea Graves Andriane Graves Kelly Graves Karen Graves Tony Green Linda Gregory ■ Junior Jack Morrison wears K-SHE-95 T-shirt. This station of Rock-n-Roll was popular among students this year. Junior Bernette Shelton enjoys a little coolness every now then. Karen Kays Randy Kays Constance Kelly Cindy Kuda Dennis Lampe Tammarra Lewis Robert Logan Nikki Mahoney Cindy Maxey Terry Mclver Sean McKee Ronyne McKmght April McPherson Blake Moeller Jack Morrison John Morrow Nevels Nevels Janice Parker Terri Parker v v -cr. CM! ■ ' ' Kim Penny Glenn Pinson Alex Portwood Vincent Redmond Bryant Roberts Charles Roberts Carol Scheming Carrie Smith Laura Smithhart Joseph Soest Samantha Stanky Tammy Stokley Mary Swallow Colleen Sweeney Kathleen Swierk April Taylor Christopher Taylor Paula Taylor LaDonna Thurman Michael Upchurch 31 SOPHOMORES Kim Abmgton Susan Ball Rhonda Bay Chris Bennett Chris Boren Larry Branham Richard Bremer Derrick Brown In Miss King's sixth hour typing class, sophomore Mindy Schorr corrects a mistake on her typing paper. Ann Browne Melissa Buckner Lillious Carter Laura Clubb Anna Conner Mike Copeland Shari Crutcher Chad Crymes 34 Lisa Engle Margaret Fay Mary Ferguson Jerry Franklin Anthony Garnica Lisa Gerlmg Marian Givens Patricia Gluck Shiela Hanson Mark Harris Karen Heller Virginia Hemphill Mark Hitchens Darrell Hobbs Dennis Hoelzer Judy Huntspon Sophomores Kim Abington and Yolanda Baker are busy taking a test in Miss Feldman's sixth hour biology class. Good luck! Patrick Johnston Tim Kakouris Keith Kee Sandra Kelley Debbie Laubert Chris Lopez Susann March Sam Martindell Carey Mclver Floyd McPherson The day before first semester final exams, sophomore Susann March uses her spare time at the end of Miss Miller's sixth hour music class to study for her finals. Sophomore Cindy Shirley looks on as junior Scott Hanson inks a drawing of a tiger with India ink. Susan Milcic Spencer Mundy Glenn Nalls 36 Gene Norman Tammy O'Neal Perry Overton Lula Parson Roger Poliette Russell Poliette Clarence Powell Kathy Roberts Yolanda Robinson Audrey Rogers Lisa Rook Stacey Routt Annette Ryan 37 Sophomore Ricky Suarez socializes with Mrs. Morgan at the end of her sixth hour math class. Sue Stephens Richard Suarez Ruth Swallow Kristen Thompson Tammy Thompson Kris Tidwell Holly Trulove Mary Van Doren Peter von Zurmuehlen Valerie Watson Stephanie Wells Aundrell White Chris White Alan Wieneman Paul Williams Randy Willis Michael Wilson Charles Wooten Cindy Wren NOT PICTURED - Ann Borgmann, Becky Chase, Henry Falkenberg, Anna Gower, Audrey Harlan, Richard Heflin, Trent Hol- comb, Mark Horning, Julie Johnson, War- dell Jones, Brenda Keaton, Norman Lane. Lawrence Lightfoot, Derrick McAlister, Terrel Monroe, Shawn Nance. David Ras- mussen. Fred Robinson, Candee Schweppe, Carla Scoby, Patricia Shaw, Carl Shelton, Suzanne Stephens, Lundy Thames, Norman Vick, Keith Walker, Gina Watson, Linda Wright. 38 Sophomores Judy Huntspon and Stacey Routt help each other at Mrs. Bowling's desk in her sixth hour drama class. FRESHMEN Carla Augustine Mike Balmer Donna Barteau Class of '86 Dean Bennett Kevin Bennett Wendy Bidwell Angela Boekin Allan Bradford Keith Brown Steve Brown Marcella Buckner Teresa Callahan David Collins Michelle Copelin Jeffery Cross Amy Crowell Anne Dresch Cynthia Dyer Roxanna Fain Judith Fay Dana Flores Timothy Ford Terrance Foster Randal Garrison Kelly Redden, Kevin Bennett, Amy Crous, and Nancy Owen meet outside the cafateria after Scrooge. 40 John Goldstein Burrell Grey Karen Gregory Tammy Hale Rick Hampton Edward Harmon Gerald Harris Kolette Henderson Kelly Hosfeld Douglas Houser Joseph Hubbel Crystal Hughes Danny Jackson Tonya Johnson Gloria Jones Krista Karwoski Ronald Keen Chrissy Kleffner Cheryl Kochs Carolanne March Zandra McAlister William McCullar Russell McEntire Debbie Miller Sheila Mitchell Angelia Nenninger Michelle Nevils Bruce Nichols Robert Noll Dean Norris 41 Richard Notter Nancy Owen Isis Parker Rodger Penney Donald Pierce Robert Piercefeild Lisa Portwood Johnny Powell Kathy Powell Virginia Rafferty Kelly Redden Christine Reimer Aurthur Robinson Elaine Rosenthal Brandyn Routt Brian Schneider Marquita Scott Julie Selby Sandra Seibert Steven Seibert Louvert Simmons Gene Smith Michael Soest Souravong Somboune 42 Michelle Southard Angela Stokley Tony Stotts Lisa Stricklin Joel Surrett Paul Swierk Angela Tackett Samuel Taylor Twanda Thames Lucinda Thurman Left Elaine Rosenthal, and Anne Dresch pause while doing General Math in Ms. Morgan’s class. Right • Angela Boykin helps with decorations for Homecoming Dance. Rusty McEntire, Michelle Southard, and MaDonna Wiseman gather in the cafateria. 43 NOT PICTURED- Jeffery Branham, Ty Chau. James Goldstein, Charles Hayes, Victoria Lopez, Steve McCarthy. Angela McKinney, Kurt Nalls. Gene Nor- man, Ricky Odle, Rhonda Richardson, Wendy Shirley, Thomas Storie, Bela Szilasi, Bettina Volkert, Marilyn Vaughn Chris Reimer works on her German homework in Ms. Kettler’s class. Marcella Buckner said, Vollyball is not one of my favorite sports.” She struggles with the ball in her second hour gym class in the girls’ gym. Ronald Townsend John Whalen Monica White Adam Williams Donna Wilson MaDonna Wiseman Grid Devils win three First Row- Darren Carter, Chuck Nennert, Andrew Elgin, Gary Nunn, Darnell Hogue, Terry Moses. Steven Ford, Andy Huntspon, John Hayes, Darrell Holmes, Ashley Chase, Vernon Harlan, Darren Hall, Second Row-Bob Elfrink, Terry Mclver, Nevels Nevels, Aaron Ford, Frank Aitch, Chris Taylor, Charles Campbell, Irwin Jones, LeeKee Robin- son, Derrick McAllister, Vincent Redmond, Bryant Roberts, Randy Garrison, Robert From August 11, until September 3, the Blue Devils practiced daily. The question was now what would be the results from this daily practicing? On September 3, anxiety filled the hearts of many. It was the first game of the season and the spirit of the Blue Devils filled the air. In the first quarter neither team scored, but when the second quarter rolled around, the Devils took action as senior quarterback Darren Carter made a touchdown and the Devils were the first on the scoreboard 6-0 at half-time. After halftime the tables turned and Eureka scored a touchdown. The score remained even until fourth quarter when Eureka scored and the game ended in a 13-6 loss for Maplewood. Even though the Devils were displeased, they weren't ready to give up. Darren Carter stated, Before the game I was nervous and I felt we had to win our first game to start the season off right, I will keep a positive attitude, and I know we’ll win our next game”. Not only did the Devils win their next game but they also began a three Knolls, Third Row- Steve Norful, David Collins, Donald Pierce, Jeff Cross, Gerald Harris, Chad Crymes, Spencer Mundy. Fred Robinson, Paul Williams, Kurt Knalls, Rick Odle, Burrell Grey, Fourth Row- Coaches- Michael Russell, Dennis Fanger and Guy McClure, Andrell White, Louvert Simmons, Samuel Taylor, Rodger Penny, Brian Schneider, Coach Robert English, Head Coach Jack Taylor, Coach Charles Seng game winning streak, beating Mercy 34-14, Clayton 36-13 and Orchard Farm 34-0. In the Clayton game senior cornerback Andrew Elgin ran 85 yards for a touchdown. Andrew Elgin stated, “We practiced a lot this summer, and I think it really heoped the team. Each time I play a game, I give 100% because I know 99% won't do. With this attitude I'm sure to come out on top.” Once again the tables began to turn. On Homecoming Night the Devils lost against Affton (17-8) who was ranked highly. Darren Carter stated, “Our team seems to lack perseverence. We need to hang in there. If we keep fighting, we can become winners, and one day go to State.”' Then the Devils loss their last four games. Two seniors reflected on the season; senior guard Darrell Holmes stated, “We had a good team, and everyone made a fair share of mistakes. I hope next year’s team does better.” Senior runningback Gary Nunn stated, “We made a vast improve- ment from last year, but next year’s team can take it all away, because winning is out there if they want in it.” 46 Senior football players 47 48 1. Football team always met on Manchester side of the field to discuss upcoming games. 2. Junior Terry Mclver meets face to face with a Brentwood Eagle on the Eagle’s field. 3. Senior Oarnell Hogue pursues senior halfback Rick Nienhaus in the game against DuBourg; Darnell was later injured in the game and out for the season. 4. Senior Mascot Janet Humesoalong with other Maplewood fans came to cheer the Blue Devils on in their game against Brentwood. finishes 8-6 The season had its victories (8) and its high points, along with its losses (6). Also there were special terms. “D.D.” and D.S.” will be remembered by the volleyball team. They called themselves the “Deadly Dinkers” and the “Deadly Spikers”, and their actions proved this. They were either deadly to their opponents or to themselves. Carol Heeter, coach for the last 22 years, feels her team had the skill but did not play up to their potential. She says, “It was a rebuilding year. There was only one varsity player, Ruth Potter, returning from the previous year.” Ruth Potter was one of the captains this year. Miss Heeter felt Ruth was a good leader with a lot of skill. Overall the senior plays were satisfied with the season. “I think the volleyball team got along with each other real well this year. We didn’t win all of the games, but that isn’t what really counts,” said senior Mary Cruts. We may not have won many games, but we made an effort and had fun while doing it. We didn’t get up for certain games when we could have played better. But thats the way the ball hits the court!” said senior Julie Kelley. Our team could have been stronger. But knowing for some of us this was our last year, we made the best of it,” said senior Ruth Potter. We could have won more games, but we had two problems. First, we were all J.V. players except for one person, which made us inexperienced. Second, we couldn’t always play as a team.” Row 1 - Carrie Smith, Mary Cruts, Bar- bara White, Row 2 - Donna Douglas, Anna Conner, Julie Kelley, Karen Kays, Carol Scheihing, Row 3- captains Cara Stennett, Ruth Potter 50 J.V. starts strong Row 1 - Mindy Schorr, Row 2 • Kathy Roberts, Yolanda Baker. Christine Reimer, Christine White, Row 3 - Kim Penny, An- nette Ryan, Ann Browne. V JV AWAY PARKWAY CENTRAL WON WON AWAY JENNINGS WON WON HOME HANCOCK LOST WON AWAY CLAYTON LOST LOST HOME BAYLESS LOST WON AWAY LUTHERN SOUTH LOST LOST HOME NORTH COUNTY TECH WON NO GAME AWAY AFFTON LOST LOST HOME BRENTWOOD WON LOST AWAY BERKELEY WON LOST HOME KENNEDY LOST LOST HOME ORCHARD FARM WON WON AWAY SOUTH COUNTY TECH WON WON The junior varsity started off with three victories in a row. Their first game was at Parkway Central. For some of them this was their first year, and they were nervous, but they pulled together winning 15-5,14-16,15-7. Then they had an even harder battle to face the next week. At Jennings, they worked and won with scores of 15-10, 11-15, 15-6. Because of a lack of varsity players on September 22, against Hancock coach Heeter put in juniors Karen Kays, Carol Scheihing, Barbara White, who had started on the 'B’ team at the beginning of the season. Miss Heeter found they were able to handle the more powerful brand of volleyball. After these three left the ‘B’ team, the wins evened out with the losses. Miss Heeter says she has high hopes for these future varsity players. Generally the girls were pleased with the season. Junior Kim Penny says, We really were pretty good, but we just didn’t have the chance to prove it to our school, because I felt we were a little unstable.” Sophomore Ann Browne says, Volleyball is one heck of a game. You haven't played anything till you play volleyball. It is an experience you’ll never forget.” Sophomore Chris White, “To me J.V. volleyball meant a chance to have fun, be a part of a team, and of course play my favorite sport.” 51 Senior volleyball players 52 Top - Junior Kim Penny discusses the aspects of the game to sophomore Anna Conner. Middle left Seniors Cara Stennett and Ruth Potter have been playing volleyball since their sophomore year, and this year they are the captains of the team. Middle right - Coach Carol Heeter gives special instructions to the varsity players during time out in a game against Han- cock. Bottom - Team members patiently watch Villa and Rosati-Kain play the first round of November 2's District games at Clayton High School. Soccer team suffers player loss Row 1. Steve Siebert, Tim Ford, Ricky Notter, Kevin Bennett, Jeff Branham, Tony Brown, Don Siebert, Darrell Hobbs Row 3. Glenn Pinson, Chuck Roberts, Mike Brown, Stotts, Dean Norris. Bela Szilasi Row 2. Dennis Hoelzer, Patrick Johnson, Derick Coach Andy Hubbard Row 4. Jeff Koester, Dwight Spears, Kenny Notter Due to the conflict with team members, the boys’ soccer team decreased in size greatly. Many varsity players were replaced by younger, inexperienced players. One of the more experienced players, John Lampe, was the leading scorer with 17 goals in a total of 18 games. He states, I wanted to be remembered so I set my goal at scoring the most. I was also disappointed at the outcome of the team. I thought they would be a lot better.” Under the supervision of Chaney P.E. teacher, Andy Hubbard, the boys worked hard at practice and fought against many teams from larger schools to finish with a record of 3-15. Senior Kenny Notter states, We had little experience to work with.” Junior captain Chuck Roberts says, At the beginning of the year the team was really tough. As we went along, nobody wanted to win.” 54 Senior Soccer Players 55 1. Sophomore forward Dennis Hoelzer takes a corner kick against DuBourg. 2. The final game of the season against the DuBourg Cavaliers was M-RH’s worst defeat, 12 0. Dennis Hoelzer struggles for a shot just before half time. 3. Coach Andy Hubbard talks with junior Dennis Lampe. Lampe's older brother John led the team in scoring. 56 SSMna� iSSSSRSi! n-SSSS «ass? flUeM� BM 1. MRH's defensive line screens the goal from a penalty shot in a victorious effort against South County Tech. 2. Freshman goalie Ron Townsend attempts to block a penalty shot from South County Tech. 3. Junior forward Chuck Roberts was frustrated by the DuBourg game. “I didn't think that the play off games were fair because we had to play the Number Two team in the State, he said. AWAY SOUTH COUNTY TECH WON HOME AFFTON LOST AWAY WEBSTER GROVES LOST HOME FOX LOST HOME EUREKA LOST AWAY SOURTH COUNTY TECH WON HOME LADUE LOST HOME AFFTON LOST HOME PARKWAY WEST LOST HOME NORTH COUNTY TECH LOST AWAY BAYLESS LOST AWAY PARKWAY CENTRAL LOST AWAY MEHLVILLE LOST AWAY KIRKWOOD LOST HOME LINDBERG LOST HOME LAFAYETTE WON AWAY DUBOURG LOST 57 Cagers win 3 tournaments First row Andy Huntspon, Eddie Gillian, Nevels Nevels, Glenn Sanders, Blake Moeller. Steve Norful, Irwin Jones, Christopher Taylor, Ashley Chase, Coach Andy Hubbard. Second row - Vernon Harlan, Andrew Elgin, Brian Chase, Darren Carter, Darren Hall, 58 Players, fans, and cheerleaders celebrate after the District Tournament at Clayton. Glenn Sanders Senior Starters The powerful varsity boy’s basketball team won three consecutive tournaments. Opening the season with the Hannibal Tournament, the Devils took first place. Kirksville, Highland, and Bowling Green were the victims of the Blue Devils in this tournament. M.R.H. OPPONENT The Devils rolled through their December schedule 86 Kirksville 73 losing only to Jennings at Jennings. The Devils would 73 Highland 65 later avenge this loss. 75 Bowling Green 60 During the Christmas break on the 27th of De- 65 Pacific 51 cember, the Devils went into the Country Day Tour- 46 X Jennings 63 nament. The Devils overhauled Orchard Farm, Mar- 59 HanCock 54 quette, Wellston and Math and Science and became 87 Orchard Farm 30 “Top Flight in the tournament. 74 Wellston 61 In January the Devils continued to roll, losing only 61 Marquette 53 to Wellston at Wellston and 4-A power, Vashon at 60 Math and Science 51 Vashon. 69 Clayton 59 Senior forward Darren Carter said, “Vashon 64 Vashon 93 played a fast game. They were good and 1 think we 83 Bayless 41 played pretty good too. 69 Clayton 59 On January 21 the Devils went into the Suburban 65 Wellston 42 East Tournament where they beat Hancock, Clayton, 75 Jennings 46 Wellston and Jennings. Beating Jennings was one of 65 Wellston 62 the biggest victories for the Devils. They were deter- 77 McKinley 67 mined to get revenge. 94 North County Tech. 27 The Devils then went on and won every game left 81 Cleveland 75 in the season. Junior Center Steve Norful stated, “I’m 73 Affton 54 proud of the team’s record this year; Coach Hubbard 75 Priory 56 is a good coach. He helps the team a lot off the court 80 Brentwood 65 and on.” 65 Berkeley 58 Leading scorer senior guard Glenn Sanders, stat- 75 Orchard Farm 48 ed, “Coach Hubbard is an excellent coach but I'm 63 South County Tech. 46 greatful to Howdy Sanders for giving me a chance when I was a freshman.” Coach Andy Hubbard stated, I’m happy with the guys. They worked hrd this year. They were serious on the court and during practice. They wanted to win, and they did. Basketball is a God-given ability, and with God's help, we've gotten where we are today.” 59 1. Junior Nevels Nevels (40) breaks through cheerleaders’ sign before Cleveland game February 8. 2. Senior guard Ashley Chase (30) prepares to loop pass to forward Andew Elgin (34) during McKinley game February 1. 3. Senior Glenn Sanders (22) led the team in assists; he handles the ball against Jennings in the final victory of the Suburban East Tournament. 4. Senioi forward Darren Carter (44) was a strong rebounder all year. He withdraws hands to prevent foul during McKinley game. 5. Junior Steve Norful (54) was one of the team’s best offensive rebounders. He gets position in case the shot does not fall. 6. The Devils were a fine free throw shooting team; junior Darren Hall attempts free shot against McKinley. First row- Fred Robinson, Keith Kee. Glenn Nalls, Randy Willis, Paul Williams. Second row- Dennis Hoelzer. Charles Wooten, Patrick Johnston, Donald Pierce, Rusty Politte, Sammy Taylor. Boys’ J.V. makes progress M-RH OPPONENT 51 Pacific 47 34 Jennings 45 43 Hancock 68 44 Bayless 56 67 Wellston 77 53 North County Tech 50 58 Affton 44 57 Priory 41 49 Brentwood 46 45 Berkeley 69 72 Orchard Farm 45 The junior varsity boys’ basketball team showed progress this season. Along with winning more games, the J.V. also had a new coach. Coach Dennis Fanger, who’s a football and base- ball coach, worked with the J.V. team. The J.V. started slowly, but later they improved a lot. In the Ft. Zumwalt Tournament, one of the opponents was Affton who beat the young Blue Devils by one point. The Devils later on beat Affton by 33 points. Guard and leading scorer Keith Kee stated, This is the biggest victory of the year because we beat them on their home court and early in the season they beat us.” In the month of February, the Devils won six out of seven games played. 61 Experience, a problem with girl hoopers Julie Kelley, Cara Stennett, Ruth Potter, Kim Penny, Ann Browne, coach Mr. Russell, front row captain Tammy Pace, NOT PICTURED Donna Douglas. OPPONENT Jennings 20 M-RH 44 Pacific 52 39 Jennings 29 41 Normandy 70 30 Hancock 46 21 Mercy 37 23 Bayless 70 30 Clayton 61 22 Mercy 53 29 Cor Jesu 51 26 Wellston 40 39 North Tech. 14 42 Affton 76 15 Brentwood 66 33 North Tech. 21 37 Berkeley 83 23 Orchard Farm 38 28 South Tech. 35 41 Stability for the 5-14 girl’s varsity was supplied by two experienced players, senior captain Tammy Pace and junior captain Donna Douglas. In the supporting roles were junior Karen Werner who added tremendous speed, senior Cara Stennett and sophomore Ann Browne, the best defense player. Starters senior Julie Kelley and junior Kim Penny have never played organized basketball before. Julie Kelley, relies on her natural abilities to play for the team. On the other hand Kim Penny worked all summer to get ready to play varsity. Coach Michael Russell says, Not enough kids want to participate. It’s hard to find kids who want to play, work hard and pay the price. As a result, many girls drop out.” The girls lost some heartbreaking games; for instance, they played Wellston Friday, January 28. The score was 39- 39. With eight seconds left in the game, Wellston scored one point on a foul shot. Senior Tammy Pace explained it this way, “We have a bad record, but the record doesn’t count. The fact that we are trying is what matters.” 63 TOP • After watching the girls closely, coach Russell j ; discusses faults on the team’s defense. MIDDLE - During half time coach Russell talks with the team. Here juniors Bea Johnson, captain Donna Douglas watch instructions put on the board. Senior captain Tammy Pace lays on the floor exhausted. BOTTOM ■ Junior Kim Penny in the January 26, Cor Jesu game says, I felt my foul was unfair!” 64 1. Senior Tammy Pace quickly takes the ball out of bounds to pass it to senior Julie Kelley. 2. Get open, Tywonda, says freshman Michelle Nevels at the Cor Jesu J.V. basketball game. 3. At half time of home games, coach Russell takes the varsity into room 205 for talks. Senior Cara Stennett listens to instructions on the board. 4. Coach Russell explains offensive shuffle to senior Julie Kelley. In this shuffle players exchange positions. 65 Quickness is game for J.V. Cagers Tywonda Thames, Isis Parker, Zandra McAllister, Branda Keaton, captains Michelle Nevels, Anna Conner and coach Miss Hubbard. New coach Miss Karen Hubbard feels the strength of her team is quickness. Miss Hubbard is a teacher at Bruce Elementary School; this is her first year of coaching basket- ball. She said, It’s quite an experience. It has been a learning situation right from the start, and I still have a lot to learn. “A lot to learn” is also what she feels is the team's weakness. They lack experience. Their first game was against St. Elizabeth in the Clayton Tournament. This was one of their biggest victories; they won 17 to 16. The leading scorer sophomore Anna Conner says, We did excellent facing the problem of not having enough girls going out for the teams, but we had fun. She also feels her coach Miss Hubbard is very patient and understanding. The leading rebounder, sophomore Brenda Keaton, feels, “We stuck together in the good games and bad games, but sometimes we get upset too easily. On February 21, they played Orchard Farm. They were defeated but this was their highest scoring game 51-48. Another exciting game was against Hancock. They won with a 20 point victory, 37-17. OPPONENT M-RH St. Elizabeth 16 17 Clayton 22 25 Hancock 17 31 Clayton 22 20 Bayless 29 27 Affton 39 23 Cor Jesu 36 24 Affton 31 21 Brentwood 34 21 Berkeley 35 30 Orchard Farm 51 48 66 Wrestlers have quality, not quantity Coach Jack Taylor, Mike Brown, Dean 8ennett, Joe Hubbel, Bob Elfrink, Gary Nunn, Ron Townsend, Terry Moses, Steve Berry, Glenn Pinson, LeeKee Robinson, Aaron Ford The wrestling team has few members, but a lot of skill. The five leading wrestlers this year are senior captain Gary Nunn 24-5, junior Mike Brown 24-4, junior Aaron Ford 28-4-1, junior Bob Elfrink 15-2, and junior LeeKee Robinson 20-5. Among these five skilled wrestlers the first four represented M-RH in Regionals, but only three made it all the way to State. Aaron Ford did the best by finishing fifth among the heavyweights. Jack Taylor, wrestling coach says the main prob- lem of the wrestling team is that there are not enough people who go out for the team or stay with it. He states, With the four juniors coming back, that were winners, we have a good nucleus to work with for next year. The remainder of the team is very young with little experience. HANCOCK AWAY 2ND MEHLVILLE INVITATIONAL AWAY 5TH UNION AWAY LOST BRENTWOOD QUAD AWAY 3RD AFFTON AWAY WON McCLUER AWAY LOST ST. CHARLES TOURNEY AWAY 5TH HANCOCK M-RH WON BRENTWOOD AWAY LOST CLAYTON AWAY WON BERKELEY AWAY LOST JENNINGS M-RH LOST NORTH COUNTY TECH M-RH WON COUNTRY DAY M-RH WON SUBURBAN EAST TOURNEY M-RH 4TH DISTRICT TOURNEY 3RD 67 Senior Wrestlers Wrestling this year was no fun; it was a job, not only for me but for Mr. Taylor and my teammates. We are almost at our peak performance this year, and everyone has a winning attitude. I feel we can win State this year because we have very talented people. Last year was a learning season, but this year is different. We all have more experience; we are more aggressive and work hard. Captain Gary Nunn (before Regionals) 68 1. On the team's bench, assistant coach Joe Stone, Ron Townsend, Aaron Ford, Joe Hubbel, Glenn Pinson, Steve Berry, and Bob Elfrink watch Gary Nunn record a victory against North Tech. 2. At the beginning of overtime, Gary Nunn attempts to take down Jessie Gates of North Tech. 3. Aaron Ford gets ready to take down Jenning's wrestler Tim Souers. 69 1. At M-RH on February 5, the winners of the 132 weight class of the conference tournament were second place, Jessie Gates of North Tech; third place, Henry Blungett of Clayton; and first place Gary Nunn of M-RH. 2. Freshman Ron Townsend looks for a stand up against North Tech. 3. Junior Steve Berry wins the 126 weight class during a meet with North Tech. 4. Junior Bob Elfrink won the conference championship in the 119 weight class. 70 Class Officers elected on Sept. 14 Juniors treasurer Chris Taylor, secretary Tammy Lewis, vice presidents Karen Warner, Nevels Nevels, president Kim Penny. Seniors Row 1 - treasurer Julie Kelly, secretary Shawna Garnica, Row 2 - vice president Chrissy Sweeney, president Sherri Wood. Sophomores (right) Row -1 treasurer Roger Poliette, secretary Debbie Laubert, above- presi- dent Valerie Watson, vice president Chris Boren. Freshmen (above) secretary Chris Reimer, president Roxanne Fain, vice president Kurt Nalls, treasurer Virginia Rafferty. 72 Peer Counselors reach those with problems Last year counselor Linda Besper established the peer counselors. She says “Sometimes teenagers finds it diffi- cult to talk to an adult and believe that the adult would understand how they feel, so we decided to train a group of students in basic counseling skills, so more students could be helped by the guidance office.” Susie Harper has been a peer counselor for two years and enjoys the esperience and tasks of being a counselor. Trying to help people get over such problems as family problems, boyfriends girlfriend and lot of peer pressure are things that we do,” she said. Kimber Edwards enjoys the class because it gives him a chance to help people and get to know people better. “I have learned a lot about people the little time I've been in peer counseling, he said. Kimber also runs the job place- ment service. Above left-peer counselors Kathy Simmons. Susie Harper, Nikki Mahoney and Connie Kelly. Above right- counselor Linda Besper. Left- peer counselor Kimber Edwards. 73 Band gets new teacher Front Bryan Giffin, Second row Kim Penny, Eugene Tistus, Perry Overton. First row Andrea Graves, Adrianne Graves, Joe Soest, Ed Harmon, Chris Bennett, Second row Scott Hanson, Mike Soest, Jeff Drapp, Alan Wieneman, Paul Swierk, Third row Glenn Nalls, Terry Mclver, Richard Heflin Row one vice president Kim Penny, president Scott Hanson, Second row secretary Cara Stennett, treasurer Terry Mclver, Third row Bryan Giffin. This year the band has a new music teacher, Ivory Travis. The instruments are divided into sections: brass, woodwind, and percussion. The band is divided into two groups, marching and concert. The marching band is a field show, adding color to the musical effects. The officers are president Scott Han- son, vice president Kim Penny, secretary Cara Stennett, and treasurer Terry Mclver. The students enjoy the band. When we put our minds to it, we can get things accomplished, said Scott Hanson. Cara Stennett said, “I like the band, because it gives me a chance to do some- thing I like to do. I can express myself through music, and band class is the only chance I have to do that. Terry Mclver said, “I like the band because everyone respects every individ- ual player for what they are and what they can do. 74 Devils’ Delight performs at games Row one Marcella Buckner, Ronoma Buckner, Audry Harlen, Row two Mellissa Buckner, Rhonda Richardson, Alvera Henry. Susan Harper. This year M-RH has added a new attraction, “Devils’ Delight” or otherwise known as the Drill Team. There are four divisions shared by seven members. The divisions consist of flags, riffles, honor guard, and banner carrier. They add color, emotion and movements to the bands musical effects. The units first performance was the Homecoming football game on October 22. The girls marched to Centerfold, “Ramada, and Home.” They also performed February 8 to the song “Smurf” during halftime of the Cleveland M-RH basketball game. I. Travis, the band director and the unit’s sponsor, says he likes the drill team for its splendor. Captain Romona Buckner hopes the team continues. She said, “I hope more people try-out. She also hopes they will be better and more successful in the coming years. Co-captai Alvera Henry said, “If everyone is willing to learn and put forth more effort, our squad will be on the one next year! If the team has that ‘Lets-just-do-it-and-get-it-out-of-the-way’ attitude, we won’t be anything! Captain Romona Buckner Co-captain Alvera Henry Mixed Chorus prepares singers Music teacher, Barbara Miller, also the accompaniast for both classes of Mixed Chorus, plays for her fifth hour class. Mixed Chorus consists of two sections, one section in fifth hour and one section in sixth hour. These are the beginning groups, in which the music teacher, Barbara Miller, finds people for the more advanced groups. These two groups will join together to sing at winter and spring concerts. They will also go caroling and sing for senior citizens. There are 37 people altogether in the two sections. First Row- Kollette Henderson, Bernette Shelton, Second Row- Delneta White, Carla Scoby, Susann March, Third Row- Mark Miller, Pat Shaw, Fourth Row- Donnie Cyrus, LaSonda Wilson, Robbie George Not Pictured- Steve McCarthy, Landers Watson, Angie Stokely. First Row- Beatrice Johnson, Lynda Gregory, Lisa Portwood, Louis Shelton, Linda Wooten, Second Row- Anita Harlan, Angela Tackett, Carolann March, Audrey Harlan, Third Row- Shiela Mitchell, Joel Surrett, Yolanda Baker, Demetree Crossland, Vincent Redmond, Marcella Buckner, Fourth Row- Yolanda Robinson, Flowerie Terry, Angel Wren, Stephanie Remes, Jim Goldstien. Not Pictured- Vickie Abington. Trebelaires, larger than normal The Trebelaires have 16 girls, a larger group than normal and most of them are sophomores. They sing at community functions and small ensemble festivals in the spring. Alvera Sivcovich is the accompianist for the Trebelaires. First Row- Annette Ryan, Anna Conner, Second Row- Tricia, Gluck, Samantha Martindell, Third Row- Lori Seabaugh, Sheila Hanson, Fourth Row- Lisa Rook, Theresa Hoch, Fifth Row- Kim Abmgton, Laure Clubb, Sixth Row- Chris Boren, Tammy Miller, Seventh Row- Beatrice Johnson, Arlene Vaughn, Eighth Row- Sandra Kelly, Anna Gower. Show Choir plans Nashville trip Show Choir has 18 people altogether. During the year they had fund raisings in order to be able to go to Nashville, Tennessee, for a festival the weekend of April 8-10. The Show Choir also goes to several ensemble festivals in which members perform solos. They also frequently go to commu- nity functions. Mrs. Sivcovich is their accompaniast also. First Row- Alvera Henry. Beatrice Johnson, Chrissy Sweeney. Theresa Hoch, Second Row- Melissa Buckner, Tammy Miller, Lillous Carter. Monica Aitch, Tammy Pace, Third Row- LeeKee Robinson, Charles Wooten, John Morrow, Fourth Row- Alex Portwood, Mark Jackson, Darren Carter, John Schorr, Chuck Nennert. 77 Thespian Club hosts Shakespeare workshop The Thespian Club hosted a Shakesperian workshop on January 15; students from other schools attended. There were presentations of several scenes from Shakespere’s plays. The scenes presented in the auditorium were from The Twelfth Night, Mid-Summers Night, Dreams, Taming of the Shrew, and several sonnets. Afterwards the members of the performing group met with students in the girls’ gym to share various theatrical techniques. Thespians is a theatrical honor society, sponsored by drama teacher Bette Bowling. The members are people with experience in theatre who feel a committment to develop skills in all areas in drama. The Thespian society is open to all students who participate in any forms of dramatical experience. This includes watching plays, technical theatre and acting. First row ■ Chris White, Paul Swierk, Kelly Graves. Second row ■ Michael Soest, Suzi Stephens, Alex Portwood. Third row ■ Dwight Spears, Joe Soest, Teacher Joe Stone. Not Pictured ■ Sponsor Bette Bowling. Dungeons and Dragon challenges students Dungeons and Dragons is a club for students who have the desire to further their abilities in taking on challenges. It is sponsored by first year reading teacher Joe Stone. It is a fantasy role playing game in which each member portrays an imaginary character. The club would like to get a D D tournament with other school's D D clubs. Freshman secretary Suzi Stephens stated, “D D is so great that I talked my sister into joining the club. I enjoy playing the games because I can escape the pressure of everyday living.” The officers of the club are president Alex Portwood, vice president Mary Van Doren, secretary Suzi Stephens and treasurer Chris White. First row ■ Mary Van Doren, Chris White, Suzi Stephens. Second row • Robert Fears, Alex Portwood. Joseph Soest, Sponsor Joe Stone Third row ■ Michael Soest, Richard Heflin, Paul Swierk. 78 Stone considers crew a family First row- Susie Harper, Chris White, Suzi Stephens, Second row- Joseph Soest, Robert Fears, Alex Fortwood, Reading teacher Joe Stone, Third row- Michael Soest, Paul Swierk. Reading teacher Joe Stone said he considers Stage Crew a family. Mr. Stone worked with Stage Crew sponsor Barbara Miller who said she was grateful for the help Mr. Stone gave. Stage Crew is a group of technicians trained to run sound system, light board, and perform other auditorium jobs. The group goes beyond just working on plays and musicals. They also work when there’s assemblies and whenever the auditorium is being used. Some of the members also participate in the plays. Mr. Stone picks tape off the floor from scenery from Scrooge. and busy Book Staff, small 1. Senior Ruth Potter prints a football picture in the high school dark room. Ruth edited the volleyball pages and part of the Senior Section among other things. 2. Andrea Rohaly adjusts cropper. Among other things Andrea edited this page and part of the Senior Section. 3. Junior Carrie Smith prepares 3R sheet for layout. Carrie edited boys' soccer and part of the Teachers Section and more. 4. Senior Stephanie Remes prepares copy for Music Group Section. Stephanie also edited the division pages as well as other things. 5. Junior Tammy Lewis pauses while developing film. Tammy edited the Junior Section and Football Section and more. 6. Junior Heidi Gaikins prepares for layout assignment. Heidi edited the Freshmen Section, cheerleaders and pon poms and more. 7. Junior Kim Penny makes add contact. Kim was business manager and edited the Scrooge Section. James Roy was the faculty advisor. 1. Pasting up page three was a job of sophomore editor Kathy Roberts. 2. Circulating the Chip to other schools was one of sophomore Debbie Laubert's jobs. 3. The Chip Staff-Karen Warner, Candee Schweppe, Chuck Nennert, Tamy Pace, Jeff Koester. Kathy Roberts, Chris Bennett, Bill Smothers, Debbie Laubert, Dwight Spears and Keith Kee. 4. Senior Jeff Koester edited page four of the October Chip. 5. Not everything in room 204 was work. Senior Dwight Spears, adviser Jim Roy and Senior Tammy Pace enjoy lighter moments while exa- mening the December Chip. Paper is Chip off M-RH block “We try to present high school news to the students in an interesting, readable style, said fourth year adviser James Roy. Staff members enjoyed the class. Sopho- more Kathy Roberts is one of the ten people in the Chip Newspqper staff. She said, It’s been a very fun class, and you get to know everything before it happens.” Kathy usually edits page three of the Chip. Sophomore Debbie Laubert said, “The news- paper is more fun than any other of my classes.” Debbie learned how to write stories that can be funny, voice opinions or be serious. Some felt the class benefited them. Senior Chuck Nennert, the first page editor, likes being independent, and in the newspaper he gets to write his own stories. Having a deadline puts some responsibility on me,” he said. 81 Spanish Club increases activities ?. Ramonia Buckner, Heidi Gakins, Stephanie Wells, Michele Southard, Nancy Owens, Krista Karowski 2. Becky Chase. Kristen Thompson, Dionne Givens, Audry Rogers, Tricia Wememam, Cara Stennett, Linda Lanning, Tina Smith, Madonna Wiseman, James Smith 82 I think the Spanish Club has been a lot better this year because of more activities,” says sophomore president Kristen Thompson. They plan to go on their annual trip to Mexico during Spring Break, Christmas caroling, an initiation party, and a traditional Mexican dinner. Sherry Spiccuza, Spanish teacher and club sponsor, is also teaching an excelerated introductory class to 5th through 8th graders. Mrs. Spiccuza states, “It’s very different being with little people, but also lots of fun. Hopefully this will encourage them to take a foreign language when they get to high school.” Spanish Club Officers Treasurer Tricia Wieneman, Secretary Madonna Wise- man, President Kristen Thompson, and NOT PICTURED Vice President Elaine Guckes. 1. It was hard to recognize the Spanish Club members after getting their faces painted different colors for initiation. Row 1 - Tina Smith, Heidi Gaikins, Ramona Buckner, Val- erie Watson, Dionne Givens. Row 2 - Nancy Owen, Michelle Copelin, Michele Southard, Krista Karowski, Audry Rogers, Becky Chase. Monica White. 2. As a part of the Spanish Club initiation, junior Heidi Gaikins has her face painted red by sophomore initiate Valerie Watson. 83 The German initiate Row One David Collins. Mike Soest, Chris White. Ginger Rafferty.Perry Overton, Nevels Nevels, Susie Harper, Betty Frank. John Evans. Brian Schneider, Roxanne Fain, Mary Van Dorin. Row Two Mark Miller, 84 Could you say the alphabet in German, count from one to ten, tell where you live? If you want to be in the German Club, you better be able to. The German Club, sponsored by Rebecca Kettler, is involved in three cultural activities in each semester. Christmas parties are celebrated similar to the way they celebrate them in Germany. The German Club also takes part in German games and outdoor activities. The purpose for the German Club is for other German students to meet each other and participate in activities that can't be done in school. It is mostly for the enjoyment of the students and is directed by the students. Kevin McCartney, president of the German Club, said We got off to a late start, but I think the rest of the year will be fantastic.” He feels a second language is very important for a person to success in business, because it opens many more opportunities. The other officers are vice president Susue Harper, treasurer Ann Overton, secretary John Evans and chairperson Andrea Rohaly. Chairpersons help with activities. Top The German IV class: Vi Phan, Andrea Rohaly and teacher Miss Kettler. Center and bottom Second hours German I class reviews map of Germany. Cheerleaders promote spirit The cheerleaders, sponsored by English teacher Jean Weinstock, help promote school spirit at games, pep rallies, and assemblies. As the year goes on, each girl has become more enthusastic, outgoing, and ready to cheer. Captain Lisa Smith wants to fulfill her goals teach- ing the girls the cheers and when to cheer. She said, I hope in the following years M-RH has cheerleaders that are enthusastic, like what they are doing, and will be as happy as I was about being a cheerleader.” Co-captain Monica Aitch thought this year's team had problems with the exception of a few people. She said “I hope next year's team is more organized.” She also hopes for a junior varsity team. Row One- Tammara Lewis, Lisa Rook, Janet Humes. Row Two- Becky Chase, Tammy Pace, Lillious Carter. Row Three- Monica Aitch, John Morrow, Candee Schweppe. Row Four- Lisa Smith. Not pictured- Monica White. 86 87 Poms overcome problems Row One- Valerie Watson, Audrey Rodgers, Row Two- Susan Ball, Heidi Gaikins, Row Mitchell, Cindy Dyer, SandraKelly, Dionne Givens, Kristen Thompson, Leittita Simmons, Three- Lisa Portwood, Sheila Hanson, Lula Parsons Row Four- Nancy Owen, Sheila Yolanda Robinson, Julie Johnson This year the poms had a real tough time getting started with the rain and loss of audio in the stadium for the first two home games. Despite the slow start, the squad still put a lot of effort into their routines. Captain Valerie Watson is pleased. The squad had a lot of team spirit, she said. “Poms are the best put together sorority in M-RH to me,” she added. Co-captain Audrey Rodgers agrees. “Poms look better this year than they did last year,” she said. In the eyes of many spectators, the squad's routine of The Twilight Zone” was one of the best and the most successful. 88 Poms perform This Little Girl at the Jennings Football game at M-RH on November 5. Treasurer Susan Ball Assistant Sheila Hanson 89 Poms perform The Twilight Zone” at the Homecoming game on October 22. COE introduces DECA COE This year a new program, DECA, was introduced to M-RH. DECA, Distributive Education Clubs of America, is offered to COE students. These students must pay a fee of $5.50 in order to join. COE, Co operative Occupational Education, is a class that combines class instruction with on-the-job-training. This class is available to seniors only. Students must first come to school, and then they are released early to report to work. Pat Chesky teacher of COE says, I think this program is very good because it gives the students a chance to get involved with students of other schools through both social and competitive events.” Row 1. Lisa Smith, Karen Rafferty Row 2. Angie Moran, Shawna Garnica Row 3. Mary Wegner, Janet Humes, Kim Mansfield Row 4. Tim Perez,Chrissy Sweeney. Linda Lanning Row 5. Pat Chesky Row 1. Kathy Simmons. Carrie Wright. Tracy Lewis, Ann Overton Row 2. Chris Erhard, Kevin McCarthy, Cindie Weatherford, Diane Irwin, Elaine Guckes Row 3. Toni Chaney, Pat Chesky, Dwight Spears, Bill Smothers 90 Spirit Week starts Homecoming 1. Senior Jill Zeller says, I was having a look alike contest with my doll!” 2. Junior Andrea Graves, dressed on Kiddie Day says, I like to dress up. It’s fun be- cause the teachers can’t tell you to act your age.” 3. Senior Julie Kelley says, Dressing up helps our class get points. It’s fun playing hopscotch in the halls!” Senior Jennie Flar- hety says, ”1 like to show my school spirit, it also brings out the child in me. 4. Freshmen Kelly Redden, Julie Selby. Nan- cy Owen, Donna Wilson and Michelle Nevils pause from Mrs. Reno’s 5th hour English I class to pose for a Fifties picture. 5. 43 junior Vincent Redmond says, I felt DuBourg played well and we didn't play very well, but it felt exciting to break thru the line. 92 festivities with competition 1 • Some of the senior class on Blue and White Day October 22 on the bleachers for the sixth hour pep assembly as they wait patiently for their turn to sing their class song. The seniors won the competition. 2 • Lillious Carter, Monica Aitch, Becky Chase, Lisa Engle, Lisa Rook, Kim Abington, Samantha Martindell and Louis Shelton while passing between class on 50's Oay, October 19. Keeping with tradition, Spirit Week starts the Homecoming festivities with competition. This is a time when the classes compete for points by dressing up during the week, presenting their floats for the parade and making up their class song for the pep assembly. Spirit Week consists of five days: Monday, October 18 was Preppy Day; October 19, 50's Day; October 20, Kiddie Day; October 21, Punk Rock Day; and October 22, Blue and White Day. People dress up for points for their classes. This year the football team played the DuBourg Cavaliers for the Homecoming game. Students of each class make floats representing Devils being better than the Homecoming oppo- nent. A parade is held before the football game Friday. Here the floats are judged and then go thru the streets of Maplewood and Richmond Heights to be shown-off. On Friday, the last day of spirit week, sixth hour there is a pep assembly on the bleachers. One main feature of the assembly is determing which class has the best and most original song. Friday, October 22, the football team lost the Homecoming game to DuBourg 17-8. 93 Tradition broke during Top left- Senior Anna Holmes being crowned by senior Dwight Spears. Top right- Senior maid Pam Green escorted by senior Mark Jackson. Lower right- Junior maid Karen Kays escorted by senior Jeff Koester. Lower middle- Sophomore maid Samantha Martindell escorted by junior John Morrow. Lower left- Freshman maid Wendy Shirley escorted by senior James Smith. Senior Anna Holmes was crowned Homecoming queen on October 23 by senior Dwight Spears. It has become a tradition for the previous queen to crown the new queen; however, this year Debbie Crenshaw, '81 queen, could not attend the dance. Consequently, senior Dwight Spears crowned Anna Holmes queen. 94 Homecoming coronation Top- Somewhere Over the Rainbow was the theme of Homecoming. Senior Anna Holmes finds her pot of gold as she has just received her crown as Homecoming queen. Middle- Keeping with tradition, the Queen dances the first dance after coronation; then court joins in with their chosen es- corts. Bottom- The Cal French Band played a combination of rock and soul music. The senior class led the way in dancing. 95 “Scrooge” adds Christmas spirit Scrooge, played by sophomore Randy Willis, awaits appearances of ghosts during rehersal shortly before opening night. This year M-RH presented a winter musical on December 9, 10, and 11 concerning Christmas spirit. The play was Scrooge. It is based upon Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.” In it an old man, Scrooge, played by sophomore Randy Willis, is widely known in town as a miser and mean old man who hates Christmas. Bob Cratchitt, his underpaid employee played by junior Mike Upchurch, has a sick, crippled boy, Tiny Tim. They are struggling to make ends meet. Through the course of Christmas Eve night, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former partner Marley, played by Dwight Spears, who warns him of three other ghosts who will visit him throughout the evening. The first is the ghost of Christmas Past, played by junior Tanya Brown, who shows him his early childhood. Then the ghost of Christmas Present, played by sophomore Charles Wooten, appears showing him the happenings of the present Christ- mas and warns him to change. Finally the ghost of Christmas Future, played by junior LaDonna Thur- man, appears to show him his future grave along with Tiny Tim’s. The next morning, Christmas Day, the town is bewildered by such a great change in Scrooge's attitude toward people. The play ends on a happy note. 94 96 Seniors Dwight Spears, Marley's Ghost, and Mark Jackson Second Gentleman, pose for an offstage picture after th opening night performance. The cast practices a curtain call at the dress rehearsal before opening night performance. Sophomore Charles Wooten, ghost of Christmas Present, sings I Like Life to Scrooge during his night visit. Senior Dwight Spears was optimistic about the play. I think this will be a good musical because all the actors seem dedicated and the directors are doing a good job.” he said before the play. This year’s musical also consists of a group of young students from West Richmond and Bruce Schools. Freshman Roxanne Faine, who played the part of a street urchin, liked this. It gives the students here an opportunity to work with actors of all ages, and it is a lot of fun! It seems we've become one big family,” she said. Sophomore Lisa Rook, who played the part Isabel, Scrooges former fiancfe, felt the play was special for her. I like my part because it relates to some experience that has really happened to me,” she said. Randy Willis stated, ‘T consider it an inspira- tion to other sophomores and underclassmen because it shows that we too can hold a leading role, not just seniors. I like my part because it gives me a chance to prove my acting abilities.” Charles Wooten said, ‘T like the play and my part because it makes me feel good, and every- body in the play is putting forth a lot of effort to make it a success. 97 Calendar works against Halloween celebration Senior Danette Williams is doing homework in Mrs. Sea- Waibel has made up her face for the past two years, and grist’s sixth hour home economics class. Danette says Mrs. each time she has not been recognized too easily. Art teacher Chris Waibel made up senior Gail Thomure’s face Friday morning. Here Gail waits in Mrs. King's typing class for the last bell to ring. Every Halloween many students get together and dress up in crazy outfits for school, but this year the calendar worked against them. Halloween fell on a Sun- day and only a few students decided to get wild and dress up Friday. As in the past four years, one of the popular things for the students to do is get their faces painted by Chris Waibel. In 1978 Mrs. Waibel became the art teacher. The first year she was here she only painted eyes, but during her second year she started painting faces and has been ever since. In the 1980-'81 school year Mrs. Waibel went to Ruesing College to give Halloween make-up demon- strations. Mrs. Waibel says she enjoys painting faces because it’s so much fun, but this year not too many people had their faces painted for school because Halloween fell on a Sunday. She keeps the Halloween spirit here at M-RH. The famous” Chris Waibel checking her mail in the school office. She calls her outfit Death Warmed Over . 98 Cards win World Series Cardinal first baseman Keith Hernandez homers in the sixth game. The Cards won 13- lover Milwaukee. Picture courtesy of Globe-Democrat. On Wednesday October 21, the St. Louis Baseball Cardinals won the seventh and decisive game over the Milwaukee Brewers to capture the World Series. It was something the Redbirds have been unable to do in the team’s previous fourteen seasons. The Cardinals were managed by “Whitey” Herzog, who was also, at one time doubling as the team's General Manager, the man who made the trades that had shaped a championship team. Herzog is also credited with inspiring the team’s style of play which has been known as “Whitey Ball” in the Series. The Redbirds were lead in the Series by the great pitching starters John Stuper and Joaquin Andjuar and relief ace Bruce Sutter. Also they were powered by the bats of Series M.V.P. Darrell Porter, rookie centerfielder Willie Me Gee and reserve Dane lorg. The Series was the most watched World Series in history. When the N.F.L. players went on strike, many people turned to baseball's Fall Classic for their sports entertainment. The Series opened up in St. Louis with the Brewers winning the opening game and the Redbirds taking the second. The Series then moved to Milwaukee’s County Stadium where the Cardinals won the first game and dropped the next two. The Redbirds returned to Busch Stadium down two games to three and had their backs to the wall. In game six rookie John Stuper shutout the Brewers, and Andujar won the seventh on a sore knee to clinch the Series in front of the home town crowd. NFL season interrupted by strike Cardinal players start back to work preparing for their game against San Francisco. Picture courtesy of the Globe Democrat. The '82 National Football League’s season was interrupted by a fifty seven day strike, which was the first strike ever by N.F.L. players. The players sought many things from the strike, the biggest demand was 55% of the owners total gross revenue. When the players went on strike, students had many different views. Senior James Smith said, I don’t care if they ever play again; they're just playing for the money anyway.” Junior Randy Kays said, I like college football better because they don't play for money. They play for status”. I didn't miss football at all; the World Series was more than enough to replace football, said senior Chris Erhard. The strike started to make some believe that this Thanksgiving would be the Thanksgiving without football”. “It would be like Thanksgiving without turkey,” said senior Glenn Sanders. But on Wednesday November 17, the N.F.L. Players Union signed a tenative agreement and returned to work outs the following morning. 99 District agrees to Desegregation with conditions In the winter M-RH accepted the voluntary school desegration plan. Along with M-RH, schools such as Wellston, Clayton, Jennings, and Brentwood have already volunteered for the plan. The plan works like this. On a voluntary basis, white students will transfer to predominently black schools, and black students will transfer to white schools. As part of the conditions for volunteering, M-RH decided how many students from other schools will come the District. The District is thinking of having about twenty students district-wide,” stated Assistant to the Su- perintendant Jerry Elliott. M-RH still have the right to reject any desegrega- tion rule. All approvals are completely voluntary. There are a lot of opportunities to the students volunteering to come to the District. Now that we have the plan, students wanting to come to our District will now, have equal opportuni- ties, said Superintendant Dr. Fred Lannigan. Since the District will offer the plan now, some fear the unknown. Will the District be forced to make major changes? “If the parents of the students are willing to work hard and the students are willing to work, there should be no problem at all,” said Mr. Elliott. Varsity boys' basketball coach Andy Hubbard calls his team the best in the School's history at the February 15 pep assembly. Feb. assembly sparks victory On Tuesday morning February 15, the High School held a special pep assembly in the auditorium to prepare for the boys’ varsity and J.V. basketball games against Brentwood High School and to prepare the wrestlers for the State Tournament. Basketball coaches Andy Hubbard and Dennis Fanger and Wrestling coach Jack Taylor praised their teams for their hard work and desire. Junior Heavyweight wrestler Aaron Ford finished fifth in State. Both varsity and J.V. basketball teams defeated Brentwood’s bas- ketball teams, varsity 87-69, J.V. 49-46. Senior guard Glenn Sanders says, “This was the most exciting game of the year, because big crowds make you excited to play.” 100 STAFF Administration and Board “No Superintendent could have a better student body and staff than what we have here in the M-RH School Dis- trict.” Dr. Lanigan Director Denis Stotler, Vice-President Dolores Townsend, President Robert Harsh, Director Glenn Sweet, Director Ann Clark, Treasurer James Ford Superintendent Dr. Fred Lanigan Assistant to the Superintendent Jerry Elliott Central office secretaries Cathy Camden, Celeste Wilson, Elizabeth Roberts, Ann Oberman, Laurie Van Gilder, Florence Elder. Bernice Baldwin. Allyne Presley High school secretaries Dorthy Meiners Rhowene Ahern Jan Harsh Luberta Gill 103 High School Administration and Auxiliary Staff Paul Cochran Principal Olive Heidolph Librarian Charles Seng Asst. Principal Linda Dayton Nurse Ann Medlock Special School District Linda Besper Counselor Madeline Rourke Competency Lab Jewel Simon Special School District Dianne Rodewald Counselor Nancy Tinsley Competency Lab Mary Buttice Teachers Aide 104 High School Teachers COMMUNICATION SKILLS Lonnie Aycock-Senior English Joanne Kilsberg-English, Language Composition, American Literature 1 2 Gloria Reno-English I Connie Agard-English II, Practical English Logical Thinking Jean Weinstock-English l ll Jim Roy-Speech, Photography, Publications Joseph Stone-Individual Reading FOREIGN LANGUAGE Rebecca Kettler-German 1,11,111,1V Sherry Spicuzza-Spanish 1,11,111.1V The competency lab presented a multi-cultural Christmas experience. The teachers serving the food are Tracy Feldman, Nancy Tinsley, and Joseph Stone. 105 MATH Truman Addington- Basic Algebra. Algebra I. Plane Geometry Mary Morgan-General Math, Pre-algebra Charles Schondelmeyer- General Consumer Math. Trigonometry. Algebra 2, Elementary Analysis SCIENCE Tracy Feldmann- General Science, Biology, Ecology Ichiro Matsuda- Physics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Computer Programming Michael Russell- General Physical Science FINE ARTS Jean Chard- Independent Music Study Barbara Miller- Trebelaire, Show Choir. Acapella Choir, General Music, Beginning Chorus Chris Waibel- Art 1 2 NOT PICTURED Steven Travis- Band PRACTICAL ARTS Jack Taylor- General Advanced Metal, Composite Shop, Power Mechanics Skip Watkins- Machine Advanced Woods, Finishing Refinishing, Lamination, Composite Shop NOT PICTURE- Pat Chesky- C.O.E., Pat Seagrist- General Home Economics, Intermediate Advanced Sewing Foods 106 Barbara Bradford Typing 1, Personal Typing. Salesmanship, Record Keeping, Business Law. Joyce King • Shorthand, Office Practice. Accounting, Typing 1, Personal Typing. Teresa Gordon Home Economics. Child Development. SOCIAL STUDIES Kevin Conway • World History, Comprehensive Social Studies. Robert deJong • Psychology. World History, Shaping of Western Societies. Tradition Change. Charles Gackstetter • Comprehensive Social Studies. L«1 Albert Rohlfing - History U.S.A., Contemporaty Issues. Howard Sanders • Health. World History. World Geography. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Dennis Fanger Boys NOT PICTURED Carol Heeter • Girls Towards the end of the hour, social studies teacher. Albert Rohlfing jokes with his fourth hour class by wearing glasses brought by a student on Punk Rock Day. Non-certified staff Mark Hancock- custodian, Jasper Italiano- head custodian, Chuck Woodson- custodian bus driver. Right Custodian Mark Hancock puts trash cans back into boiler room after emptying them. Al Dorin Aletean- electrician. John Mattox- carpenter bus driver, Larry Gill- head bus driver, Vic Cillo- supervisor, Loretta Wader- bus driver. 108 Cafeteria workers- first row- Liz Gilbert, Maxine Baranyai, second row- Ethel Sappington, Verna Harbison, Mary Ellen Link, Kay Winning, not pictured- Lucy Caldwell. 1. Freshman Angie Nenninger says, Mr. Addington takes his work seriously but likes to joke around occasionally; for example, he makes funny faces.” 2. Home economics teacher Teresa Gordon helps sophomore Derrick McAlister with cooking techiques. This is a learning experience for all of us,” she said. 3. Mr. Fanger says to his sixth hour gym class, Now guys, this is a basketball.” 4. Double portions no charge for Mr. Elliott, says Mr. Stone during the International Christmas Experience in the Competency Lab on Dec. 20th. Other teachers are Madeline Rourke (standing) and Tracy Feldman and Nancy Tinsley (sitting). 5. Miss Heeter discusses the fundamentals of volleyball with senior Julie Kelley. 3 109 1. Secretary Rhowene Ahern works hard keeping the attendance records up to date. 2. Teacher Connie Agard states, Oh, they’ve finally got it right” in her 6th hour English II class. 3. Advisor James Roy examines the Christmas issue of the Chip paper the day before the beginning of Christmas vacation. 4. Vocal music teacher Barbara Miller makes out grades for the first semes- ter. 5. About your math grade Ricky ... states teacher Mary Morgan to soph- omore Ricky Suarez in her sixth hour class. 110 0 e, the 1983 yearbook staff would like to thank the following people without their efforts and support, it would not be possible for us to produce and finance the yearbook. American Yearbook Company Rhowene Ahern The M-RH faculty especially: Joe Stone Chris Waibel Miss King Mrs. Heidolph Ralph Barr (photographer) Trina Barr Jim Combs (sales representative) Carrie Wright Jan Harsh Dorothy Meiners Dr. Fred Lanigan M-RH Coaching Staff Charles Seng Kathy Roberts Paul Cochran And all of the advertisers and patrons haxtk jjaii Business Manager: Kim Penny Page Editors: Heidi Gaikins, Jeff Koester, Tammy Lewis, Kim Penny, Ruth Potter, Stephanie Remes, Andrea Rohaly, Carrie Smith. 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