Marion High School - Warrior Yearbook (Marion, KS)

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53 seniors receive diplomas Thirteen years of education climaxed as the Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises were held for the Class of 1981. On Sunday evening, May 17, the Baccalaureate speaker challenged the departing students as the Rev. David Bran- son, pastor of the Marion Chris- tian Church, said that one must know God, not just about God, for Him to be a part of one’s life. Also, the senior ensemble per- formed two selections: “The Way We Were” and Thy Will Be Done” with Brad Seifert as soloist. On Tuesday, May 19, 53 seniors graduated, moving on to new horizions. Nelson Hartman, ex- ecutive director of Kansas State High School Activities Associa- tion, presented the address. He stressed that education is made up of the four “R's” —reading, writing, 'rithmetic and respon- sibility-supported by the three “D’s”—dedication, determina- tion and discipline. Seniors honored for outstand- ing academic achievement through four years of high school were Ron Wineinger and Paul Loney, co-valedictorians; Greg Boyle, salutatorian; Kelly Blackman, Donna Casey, Gena Helmer, Beckey Houdyshell, Jan Nuss, Debbie Rittgers, Randy Savage and Linda Williams. TOP: Commencement speaker Nelson Hartman, executive director of the Kansas High School Activities Association, points out that the only difference between a champ and a chump is u. LEFT: Hap- piness for Jan Nuss and Ron Wineinger is receiving Outstanding Senior awards These students were chosen by a faculty vote and were presented framed cer- tificates by Mr. Lee Dalrymple. principal. ABOVE: Walking Into the gym for Com- mencement exercises. Scott Inman and Tammy Sandwell join the procession. 15

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Cast becomes 'Peanuts' crew Six Marion High School seniors were transformed into the famous Peanuts” comic strip characters during the music department's production of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown May 1 and 2. Consisting of several small skits, the action included Schroeder playing the piano with Lucy perched on top, Charlie Brown trying to fly a kite, and Snoopy battling against the Red Baron in his flight cap. Also included were the famous ball game, Lucy’s psychiatrist stand, Linus and his blanket and Snoopy’s ecstacy over supper. Playing the characers in the musical comedy were Greg Boyle as Charlie Brown; Gena Helmer, Lucy: Brad Seifert. Snoopy; Jan Nuss, Peppermint Patty; Ron Wi- neinger, Schroeder; and Kelly Blackman, Linus. Joan Hiebert provided the in- cidental music and accompanied the actors. Directing the musical was Mr. Jeff Brewer. Mr. Rick Cox, Mr. Dennis Parks, Mr. Randy Rediger and David Hanson pro- vided technical assistance. TOP: Lucy (Gena Helmer), Peppermint Patty (Jan Nuss), Snoopy (Brad Seifert) and Linus (Kelly Blackman) encourage Charlie Brown (Greg Boyle) on to hit the winning run, which he fails to do and strikes out. ABOVE: Losing himself In his music, Schroeder (Ron Wlneinger) tries to ignore Lucy as she sings about love and marriage RIGHT: Although Snoopy gets the same boring dog food, he gets ecstatic over suppertime when his beloved master brings him his food. 14

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BELOW: Since they both achieved 4.0 grade point averages during their four years in high school. Paul Loney and Ron Wineinger shared valedictorian honors. Mr. Lee Dalrymple. prin- cipal. presents awards to the co-valedictorians. RIGHT: Mr. Ron Ludwig. Board of Education president, congratulates Randy Savage as he accepts one of the 53 diplomas presented during Commencement. BOTTOM LEFT: Greg Boyle, by achieving a 3.92 grade point average throughout four years of high school, gains the distinction of salutatorian BOTTOM RIGHT: By giving Kelly Blackman a farewell hug. Lisa Richmond relays her message of good luck.