Marion High School - Warrior Yearbook (Marion, KS)

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Wes Riggs Jav Sandwell Julie Siebert Todd Siebert Jan Seifert Russ Vannocker Mike Waner Chris Webb Stephanie Williams Sherri Winkler Les Jeffrey Mike Jordan Carey Jost Mike Kelsey Lee Krich Tomi Monroe Sherry Olsen Julie Plenert Gary Raleigh Kevin Reid Leann Snelling Mike Stewart Jerry Stika Cheryl Stoltenberg Nancy Swartz Juniors 25

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w V Class of '85 It takes — it takes — it takes a little more to be a J-U-N-l-O-R. a Junior! And the doss of '85 possessed that little extra it took to be a Junior in the 1983-'84 school year. Class spirit was strong, and during Queen of Courts Spirit Week it really explod- ed. Junior class cheers, posters, streamers, balloons, and participation in spirit days' ac- tivities won the Spirit Stick for the elated Juniors. In the Old Settlers' Day float contest, the Juniors tasted the thrill of victory for the se- cond year in a row. Their float, featuring Snoopy and the title Snoopy and MHS are Going Places, captured the $50 first-place prize. Planning the Junior-Senior banquet and prom was a huge task, but it was met with determination, creativity, and responsibility. In the fall, candy bars were sold to finance the special occasion. The real work began in early January with planning and organizing, leading up to decorating and last-minute preparations for the night. Many class members, under the leadership of class president Brenda Berg, worked to make the 1984 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom a memory worth keeping. It was a special class to Mrs. Mary Grif- fith, Jr. English teacher, who thought the Juniors were a close class with a lot of school spirit. They like to joke and have fun, but are supportive and sincere when necessary, she noted. Like their class motto, It's not the size of the man in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the man, the class of '85 had that 'little more' it took to be a Junior. Closs Officers: Brenda Berg. President; Corey Jost, Vice- President; Bret Donnenfelser. Secretory. Mike Kelsey. Treosurer. 24 Juniors

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FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA----------FIRST ROW Brendo Berg. Noncy Swartz. Joe Graham. Mott Wmemger. Domel Bowers. Gary Raleigh. Bret Donnenfelser. Jonet Hett SECOND ROW Roquel Allison. Dale Peterson. Jeff Stenzel. Julie Shaw, Tim Jordon. Tina Miller. Barboro Hett. Lynette Lolouette. Beth Snellmg THIRD ROW: David Meis- •nger. Jeff Makovec. Dione Bernhardt. Michelle Thole. Gail Walker. Tomi Monroe. Julie Plenert. Jay Sondwell. Chns Meierhoff. Sherry Bell, leonn Snellmg. Cerece Smith. FOURTH ROW: Chns Groham. Cmdy Ellis. Larry Britton. Brent Hayen. Vicki Schaffer. Eddy Hett. Kenny Fowler. Russ Vonnocker. Todd Siebert. Don Hett. Wes Riggs. Todd Krispense. Ryon Walker. Doug Hett. Roger Hudlm Keeping America on the Grow, Voca- tional Agriculture and FFA was not only the theme for the 1983-84 year, but it was also the incentive for individual member ma- turity. The department, under the direction of Earl Winemger. provided opportunities for the students to develop their interests in various fields of agriculture. The skills learned in the classroom were further stimulated through the experiences offered through FFA activities. The FFA chapter was a leader in its own right. The chapter captured eight firsts out of the fourteen district contests it attended and was also awarded ten of the twenty-two district proficiency awards. It was also the home chapter of the 1983-84 South Central District Vice President, Matt Wmemger and South Central District Sweetheart. Janet Hett. It will house the district president and sweetheart next year. also. The annually attended National Conven- tion took on a new level of enthusiasm this year. Nominated for a National FFA office. Ron Wmemger, MHS Alumni member, brought the FFA closer to home when he was elected National FFA President. Matt Wmemger also claimed national recognition as 1983's National Proficiency Award win- ner in Home and or Farmstead Improve- ment. He was presented with a trip to Europe. The FFA got a kick out of the bi-annually hosted Donkey Basketball game, with the FFA versus the Marion FFA Alumni and local businessmen. In another effort to raise funds for the organization, FFA members manned the concession stand at home basketball and football games. The year was considered by some as a period of change. The new eligibility system caused some contests to be met without the chosen people attending. Officer elections for the 1984-85 school year were held in April instead of at the end of the year so that decisious could be made for the summer and next year. The elections also brought new faces and ideas for bettering the chapter and its outlook. Bret Donnenfelser thinking of the year in review, felt that although the Marion- Florence FFA chapter was involved in many exciting events, the highlight of the year was Ron becoming National FFA President. Running a lathe is serious business to Rod ''Rolph' Jirok os he contemplates the daily grind of school 26 VoAg-FFA