Marion High School - Warrior Yearbook (Marion, KS)

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 TOP LEFT: In January for the theme “Round Up with FHA.” Alan Waner speaks on the sport, rodeo. TOP RIGHT: Sophomores Julie Grentz, Shelia Meisinger. Patty Jeffrey and Lori Vannocker participate in the cookie decorating con- test during the December meeting. FHA—Front row: Mrs. Ferrell, advisor: Sherry Snelling. activity leader: Lisa Richmond, vice-president: Mickey Costello, president; Melissa Robinson, secretary-treasurer; Amy Hett. Historian. Second row: Penny Hanes. Ix raine Wiens. Margi Dyck, Joella Smith. Jami Shirley. Mary Medina] Penny Burkholder. Darla Vogel. Shelly Bernhardt. Shawn Dalke. Ann W9ner. Alice Hockensmith. Loreen Wiens. Third row: Janice Seifert. Cindy Heerey, Stephanie Loney. Jamie Vogel. Linda Robinson. EfcVfA Hoffman. Sheri Grentz. Marie Druse. Lori Kraus. Lori Endres. Suzanne .Steward. Brenda O’Dell. Cindy Stevens. Melinda Dougla fipurth row: Brenda Hiebert. Pat- ty Jeffrey. Kris Mitchell. Cyndi Woerz. TaVnmy Harris. Melanie Conyers. Lisa Hess. Cindy Kirkpatrick. Janet Hett. Julie Grentz. Jo Monroe. Shelia Meisinger. t

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—Home Economics— Carry over value into students’ lives 22 Mrs. Polly Ferrell, Home Economics teacher, brings twenty- one years of experience to the “one-person” department. Food Exploration, Family Living, Clothing and Home Economics are included in the curriculum. In addition to these courses, Fer- rell taught two semester-long classes in Psychology. Ferrell sponsored Future Homemakers of America with a membership of 47 girls; every month's meeting had a theme which focused on various sport ac- tivities. For example, in February the theme was Flip out with F.H.A.” which had to do with gymnastics; in March the theme “Go For It” centered on snow skiing; “Love- Love was the theme in April for tennis. I. “Home Economics is one of the most ‘hands on’ areas of the high school curriculum. It has im- mediate carry-over value into students’ lives. Nearly one third of the students are boys, in- dicating recognition of importance of ail family members to the success of the home.” Mrs. Polly Ferrell RIGHT: Fifth hour Food Exploration class feasts on the food thev prepared for their Thanksgiving dinner. BELOW: Junior. Sandy Shipman alters a blouse pattern for her wardrobe in Clothes. Clothes. Clothes. LOWER RIGHT: As part of a Family Liv- ing project. Rick Siebert explains to the class his monthly budget.

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Art Department Versch breaks out of ‘stereotype’ Sports, photography and play- ing the mandalin are among the unique hobbies of art teacher, Mr. Jim Versch, who is in his first year at MHS. A graduate from the University of Nebraska, husky Versch feels he is, Breaking the stereotype of a frail art teacher. With his specialty in Commer- cial Graphic Design, Versch's dream is to be a famous artist ten years from now. When asked what his goals were for the art department Versch replied, “More appreciation of fine arts and make art as important at MHS as the music department is.” Coming from a metropolitan area in Nebraska to a rural area in Marion County, Versch found the lack of social activities the biggest change. ABOVE: Consulting Art Instructor. Jim Versch. Andy Kdwardson plans a design for his leather project. ABOVE RIGHT: Mike Schmidtlxrger sharpens his techniques on the potter s wheel. RIGHT: With all concentration on her artwork. Tammy Waner is using a stipiling technique. I 24