Marion High School - Warrior Yearbook (Marion, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1985 volume:

A MAZE IN MEMORIES THE NEW YEAR o Marion High School 701 E. Main 91 Is this for real? Robin Wineinger collapses on Michele Bina and Craig Brock during band at Mr. Connell’s choice of band music. Patty Carroll and Jeff Fitzpatrick collapse in laughter at photographer Mat Nitschke’s German wit. Baritone player Debbie Socolofsky is caught in deep concentration in her music during pep band. 2 Opening Snoopy in hot pursuit ot the Red Baron! Mr. Rex Wilson displays his winning style after pedalling to victory in the 2nd Stuco-sponsored tricycle race. You’ve got to be kidding—by tomorrow!?! runs through sophomore Randy Crawford's mind in Mrs. Dannenfelser's English 10 class. Anticipating the pain. Greg Tice. Mike Padgett. Jeff Stenzel. and Henrik Pedersen spend the moments before the game psyching up for the action. A Maze in Memories To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 A special season — a unique time for each of us began on September 4. 1984. A new school year lay before us. The familiar territory of Marion High School gave us no clue as to what lay beyond the next corner. The future was a maze of paths opening before us. As we selected our routes, we influenced each other. So at times our paths ran parallel, overlapped, or crossed, as together we traveled the halls of M.H.S. toward separate destinations. Before the school doors officially opened to let in the sultry September heat, many were already anticipating the school year. Early in August, mornings and evenings found volleyball girls, cross country runners, and football players hard at work to prepare for the coming seasons. The marching band wasn’t far behind in unpack- ing instruments once again and remembering how to step in time. And those who weren't in organiza- tions or sports were faced with the prospect of enrolling, choosing a new wardrobe, and preparing for the rigorous months of homework looming on the near horizon by tak- ing last flings of summer freedom. Summertime meant different things to each Warrior. Those three months of sunshine and heat were relaxing for some, hectic for others. Many held jobs, working on farms, in restaurants, at grocery stores, for nursing homes, and a myriad of other places. During spare time, we Warriors fre- quented the pool, Stop’N Shop, the park, the lake, and friends' homes. Swimming, softball, shopping, fishing, water-skiing, or just watch- ing T.V. were favorite ways to spend time — when not attending camps or seminars. 3 Even out of her familiar red-and-blue cheerleading outfit. Senior Julie Plenert shows her spirit in cheering the Warriors on to victory. ’D-e-e-e-b!!!’’ Photographer Julie Gooding threatens to do something awful to photographer Debbie Socolofsky if she snaps 4 the shot. Bow to the left, then bow to the right. April Ogden and Christi Steward, and other Foreign Language Club members enjoy a Spanish folk dance. Holding their carnations, the volleyball girls await their turn to honor their parents with the traditional flowers on Parents’ Night. Modeling for the FHA Fall Fashion Show, juniors Chantal Nienstedt. Karen Genandt. and Robin Wineinger sport the hottest in upcoming fall styles. Again? Cross country runner Dale Heidebrecht Caught in the act. Remembering secrete is much seem8 ,0 dread a on'' of ,hal nexl lon raca- more fun to Diane Vantuyl than studying for Com- puter. ...more amazin’ memories Summer was over. School arriv- ed too quickly, it seemed. Although it meant seeing our friends, it also brought that dread disease: homework. Ready or not, we came back, different people with dif- ferent ideas. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors populated the once- empty halls of M.H.S., bringing a flood of laughter, gossip, and hilarious antics. There were many subjects to talk about. How do you like the new counselor?...Where is the business room since they moved it?...What's for lunch?...Have you seen the new Home Ec teacher?...What's the new History teacher like?...Wow! When did they put those mirrors in the halls?...I can’t remember my locker combination!...Hey, there's a new Learning Lab teacher!...What classes are you taking?...Have you had your senior pictures taken yet?...Would you sign my year- book? But not all matters were so light and carefree. Around the first cor- ner of the maze we were met with our first important challenge: Pro- ject PRIDE. Improving our school and ourselves through Personal ap- pearance. Respect of others, In- itiative, Determination to do our best, and Enthusiasm, was the goal of the plan introduced by Principal Bob Brock and the Student Council. Adventure, opportunity, and challenge beckoned each of us into the maze of the new school year. Amazing discoveries awaited us at every bend. This volume contains only a small but precious portion of our experiences in 1985. Come on, turn the page, and take some time to trace your way through this maze in memories. ...Good night! Good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow...” Freshman Lam McLain seems to be portraying Romeo in his dramatics with Christi Steward. Go-Go! GoGo! Go.Go.Go-Seniors! Mighty Senior Spirit explodes on Red and Blue Day to win the coveted Spirit Stick. Clickety-clack. Freshmen Dena Connell and Mary Mills exercise their fingers on the typewriter keyboard in Typing I. It's not a team demonstration but a team observation by juniors Mike Bina and Karen Genandt in Chemistry lab. 6 Opening Injuries Plague Warrior Season School began September fourth, but the football players of MHS had already been hard at work for three weeks, preparing for their first battle on the grid-iron. Head coach Bill Pickering, working together with assistant coaches, made a big difference for the 1984 team. Some of the guys said they were “a lit- tle more than surprised when new assistant coaches Greg Wyatt and Brian Kraus suited up in pads and jerseys, to play against the Warrior team in practice. Coach Bill Pickering standing at the side-lines fed plays to the team, and kept the Warriors on their toes as they clashed with their experienced opponents. “Disappointing was the word used by the majority of the team in describ- ing ‘84’ football. Team predictions foresaw a winning season for the Warriors, but Marion appeared on the losing side of the scoreboard in all but the game against Udall and a forfeit from Moundridge. Injuries plagued the team throughout the season, and as the last buzzer of the final game sounded, a total of seven players had suffered broken bones in football ac- tion. However, the team, made up of ten freshmen, nine sophomores, eight juniors and twelve seniors was ex- tremely happy to have seniors Don Hett, Jeff Harper, Chris Webb, Russ Vannocker and Kevin Reid as well as junior Joe Bolte selected to the 1984 CVL All-League Football team. The Warrior team “stuck” together by managing to get along and work well with each other and the coaches, never giving up and working hard to promote that 'Good oT Warrior Spirit’! Coach Wyatt, while talking with a referee, re- quests an explanation of a call. VARSITY FOOTBALL RECORD MHS OPPONE 19 Peabody 35 3 Moundridge 27 7 Chase County 32 6 Council Grove 35 17 Udall 12 8 Centre 27 0 Herington 13 0 S.E. of Saline 34 0 Hillsboro 6 FOOTBALL TEAM—FIRST ROW: Greg Tice. Chris Blackman. Jeff Herzet. Mike Barnett. Jason Bina. Jeff Makovec, Jeff Stenzel. Dean Baldwin. SECOND ROW: Larry McLain. Jeff Jackson. David Hett. Steve Waner, Mike Padgett. Devin Kelsey. Tim Trowbridge. Mathias Nitschke. Brad Tice. THIRD ROW: Ed Hett. John Martinez. Chris Meierhoff. Michael Robertson. Trent Richmond. Travis Hett. Brian Kramer. Ryan Walker. Joe Bolte. Manager Jeff Fitzpatrick. Assistant Coach Brian Kraus. FOURTH ROW: Head Coach Bill Pickering. Don Hett. Joe Hockensmith. Jeff Harper. Russ Vannocker. Kevin Reid. Chris Webb. Mike Kelsey. Wes Riggs. Jay Sandwell. Manager Mike Jordan. Assistant Coach Greg Wyatt. Not pictured: Kenny Fowler. 8 Football Warrior's defense celebrates a fumble recovery. Warriors deceive an opposing team with a fake punt. Football 9 iz E .L Homecoming Highlights Season 10 Homecoming When the doors opened to the heat of September for the 1984-85 school year. Homecoming was not on the minds of the students at MHS. However, as October brought a briskness to the breeze and the queen candidates, Cheryl Stoltenberg, Nancy Swartz, and Sherry Winkler, were announced, spirit began to grow. Spirit Week was filled with Concert T-shirt Day, Pajama Day, Crazy Day, Backwards Day. and the traditional Red and Blue Day. Each class displayed the height of their spirit throughout the week. Excitement mounted Thursday evening as Coach Bill Pickering set the Centre dummy afire to spark the War- rior Spirit. Class cheers and wild yells accented enthusiasm in students and teachers alike. Even though it was a close contest, the Seniors finally came out on top with the capture of the much-deserved Spirit stick at the pep assembly Friday afternoon. Excitement reached the peak Fri- day at half time as the queen can- didates were chauffeured before the spectators, riding on new cars loaned by Marion Motor Center. Each can- didate was then escorted onto the field by one of the three Warrior escorts. The long-awaited question of who the new queen would be was finally answered as former queen. Tracy Burkholder, announced Nancy Swartz as Homecoming queen for the 1984-85 year. Although the Warriors lost 8 to 28, the evening was special for everyone. Saturday's Homecoming dance titl- ed Looking Through the Eyes of Love brought the week to a close. Sponsored by the Student Council, the dance featured music and entertain- ment by D.J. Madness from Hutchin- son. Attendant Cheryl Stoltenberg and escort Chris Webb. Attendant Sherry Winkler and escort Jeff Harper. Queen Nancy Swartz and escort Mike Kelsey. The two small helpers, curious about the an- nouncement of the new queen,try to peek without moving from their spots” as anxious escorts crowd around former Queen Tracy Burkholder. Nancy Swartz sparkles as Mike Kelsey places the crown on her head. Attendants Sherry Winkler and Cheryl Stoltenberg and little helpers. Misty Creamer and J.D. Hudgens, share the excitement of the evening's events with Queen Nancy Swartz. Homecoming ll Volleyball Excels Through Team Effort The ball hit the floor just outside the line. The Warriors on the court moved to the server, reassuring her with that's okay, good try. Teamwork and spirit told the story. Volleyball practice for the 84-85 season began at an early 7:00 a.m. on August 20th. Mr. Jim Versch took his place as head coach and Miss Judy Wilt worked as assistant. Versch said that prior to the beginning of practice he felt unexcited and somewhat negative about coaching volleyball, but the more involved he became, the Nancy Swartz demonstrates true volleyball form as the ball travels high above the net. VOLLEYBALL TEAM — FIRST ROW. Manager Robin Wineinger. Heather Carroll. Carol Laue. Sheri Bina. Christi Steward. Manager Lorri Challacombo. SECOND ROW: Gail Walker. Jill Thole. Jill Dannenfelser. Kelley Enos. Sue Webb. Rolana Ludwig. Racquel Allison. Kristi Enos. THIRD ROW: Assistant Coach Judy Wilt. Patty Carroll. Nancy Swartz. Tawnya Ludwig. Katrina Moore. Michele Bina. Sherry Olsen. Leann Snell- ing. Head Coach Jim Versch. more he began to love it. A team of 20 hard-working girls drilled on the skills that had been set to rest for a year. Their efforts paid off as Marion took first place in the Abilene Quad, defeating Lindsborg for the first time in five years. Other highlights of the season included win- ning the Hillsboro Triangle and plac- ing second at the Hope Tourney. The Warriors also participated in the Maize Torney and the Chase County Tourney. The season closed with a home sub- state tournament. Defeating Halstead set Marion against Chase County. The desire to win was tremendous on the Warriors’ part, but Chase pulled through to take first place. When the volleyball players were asked how they felt about the season, many stressed that they had played like a team. Senior Leann Snelling said, We learned how to have con- fidence with each and every player and learned not to get down on ourselves or others. 12 Volleyball Defying gravity. Rolana Ludwig leaps into the air and spikes the ball with seemingly no effort. Parents night drew many proud adults to support their daughters success due to t remendous en- thusiasm on the girls part. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL RECORD MHS OPPONENT 2 Abilene 1 2 Lindsborg 0 2 St. Xavier 0 2 Hope 0 1 Centre 2 2 Goessel 0 2 White City 0 2 Remington 1 2 Hillsboro 1 0 Council Grove 2 0 Council Grove 2 0 Ark City 2 2 Belle Plaine 0 0 Maize 2 0 Chase County 2 0 Chase County 2 1 Centre 2 1 Centre 2 2 Herington 0 2 Herington 0 1 Chase County 2 2 Luckey 0 0 Centre 2 2 Berean 0 0 Canton-Galva 2 2 Halstead 0 0 Chase County 2 Volleyball 13 Dean Baldwin Mike Barnett Jason Bina Sheri Bina Chris Blackman Shannon Britton Randy Brock Jamie Fitzpatrick Sherri Hansen Diana Hasting Jeff Herzet Amy Hett Shane Holub John Jacobson Tiffany Johnson Tim Kramer Class Motto: “Success consists of getting up just one more time than you fall.” 14 Freshmen Tracy LaCock Carol Laue Tricia Maag Larry McLain Mark Meisinger Kenny Miller Mary Margaret Mills Tom Moore Michael Ottensmeier Mark Raleigh Gina Schafer Denise Sellers Tammy Shipman John Smith Christi Steward Stephanie Summerville CLASS COLORS Brad Tice Greg Tice Chris Vinduska Silver Light Blue Sweetheart Rose Freshmen class officers: Stephanie Summerville. Vice President: Jason Bina. Treasurer: Christi Steward. President. Not pictured: Mike Barnett. Secretary. Freshmen 15 Cross Country: A New Beginning A shot was heard, followed by a burst of speed and a cloud of dust as the newly formed Warrior Cross Country team began the race set before them. A new addition to the athletic department at MHS for the 84-85 year, the cross country team boasted a total of eight Warrior members. Mr. Rex Wilson was designated as coach of the new born team. The team did very well for just getting started, said Coach Wilson. “With a little more publicity and work cross country can expand into a very successful pro- gram. The new sport was offered at MHS for boys not involved in football and girls not out for volleyball. The team trained five days a week with one-half mile warm-ups. stretching exercises, timed runs or overdistance and warm downs. The team attended seven meets, in- cluding a regional cross country where April Ogden amd Mike Bina qualified for state competition. Representing Marion High School at the state meet in Manhattan.Ogden received an 8th place medal and Bina brought home a 12th place medal. Coach Wilson was very pleased with the outcome of the first season. “This new program gives students an opportunity to compete in a state spon- sored activity at very little cost to the school district. We have the people with the ability to run, now they have the opportunity to excel, commented Wilson. f Carl Abbott and Craig Mueller u9e their last ounce of energy to stride across the finish line. CROSS COUNTRY TEAM—FRONT ROW: Shane Holub. Dale Heidebrecht, |ohn Smith. BACK ROW: April Ogden. Mike Bina. Craig Mueller. Carl Abbott. Troy Thrasher. Cross Country racer April Ogden takes advan- tage of the familiar surroundings of the Marion Co. Lake by not slowing to admire the view. 16 Cross Country Season Falls It would seem that the best way to prevent the agony of defeat is to undergo pain of hard work and prac- tice. but that’s not the way it turned out for the 1984-85 Varsity Boys' Basketball team. Each week provided hours of drill- ing for the team, but according to one. team member, the varsity came one step closer to losing total confidence in themselves everytime they lost a game. As the season came to an end. Coach Ogden displayed disappoint- ment. Everyone did not give total ef- fort everytime they took the floor. He said they should have been 16-5, but With a powerful 9tride. Mike Bina controls the play to the Warriors end of the court. Short of Expectations instead,when the final call was made the varsity team closed the season with a 6-15 losing record. The team had two players. Jeff Harper and Chris Webb, tie the record for the most steals (8) in a game. Although this year's ball did not pan out as expected. Ogden showed op- timism when commenting on next year's outlook. “We will be short, quick, and pretty good shooters. We must develop team leadership and play as a team always. Facial expressions tell the story as the Warriors keep their eyes on the ball. Chris Webb takes a jumper for two against a Chase County opponent. 18 Boys’ Basketball Kevin Burkholder eyes the clock as the Warrion strive to win. even in the last seconds. c Coach Ogden points a stem finger at the players as he raps out instructions during a crucial point in the game. BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM—FRONT ROW: Manager Matt Buchanan. John Smith. Lyle Bolte. Brad Tice. Iason Bina. Larry McLain. Mark Raleigh. Greg Tice. Manager Shane Holub. SECOND ROW: Carl Abbott. Jeff Stenzel. Tim Trowbridge. Craig Mueller. Dean Baldwin. Chris Vinduska. Dale Heidebrecht. THIRD ROW: Randy Brock. Kevin Burkholder. Jeff Harper. Mike Bina. Troy Thrasher. David Hett. Assistant Coach Jim Versch. FOURTH ROW: Coach Marion Ogden. Rich Genandt. Trent Richmond. Mike Kelsey. Brian Dannenfelser. Gary Raleigh, and Chris Webb. VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL RECORD MHS OPPONENT 47 S.E. of Saline 55 53 Riley County 48 57 Chapman 63 52 Northern Heights 49 50 Chase County 57 35 Council Grove 65 49 Centre 55 42 Herington 49 52 Chase County 64 52 Pretty Prairie 56 . 66 Inman 53 73 Burrton 44 62 Lindsborg 44 44 Bluestem 41 53 Council Grove 54 72 Centre 74 54 Haven 82 53 Herington 62 43 Berean 60 60 Abilene 77 48 Hillsboro 58 Chris Webb accepts the ball from the referee and the challenge of more Warrior play. Boys’ Basketball 19 Crown-Toppling Kiss Mike Kelsey bestows the traditional kiss on Queen Leann. Queen Leann flashes a big grin after being crowned. Put two and two and two together, and what do you get? You get three nervous Queen of Courts candidates: Michele Bina, Patty Carroll, and Leann Snelling; with their escorts in the middle of a darkened gym, encircl- ed by the soft glow of a candlelit heart, awaiting the big moment. The last strains of Looking Through the Eyes of Love played by the pep band lingered in the air as the spotlight turned on the 1984 Queen, Janet Hett, her escort Gary Raleigh, and the little helpers. Morgan Hett and Tyler Jantz. It was time. The escorts: Chris Webb, Jeff Harper, and Mike Kelsey came forward. The candidates stood alone in a private world of hopes, fears, dreams, and anxieties. The audience waited with bated breath as the envelope was opened. And the new, 1985 Queen of Courts is...” announcer Julie Plenert paused for a dramatic moment, “Leann Snelling! Poignant moments passed after the announcement as the escorts received the roses, and the three girls remained alone. “I was shocked. said Queen Leann, recalling her feelings before Kelsey crowned her. Everyone watch- ed eagerly as Kelsey bestowed a little more than the traditional kiss on the queen, toppling her crown in the pro- cess. The gym resounded with cheers as Snelling was escorted to her seat of honor. She and her attendants, Bina and Carroll, reigned over the final half of the Marion-Herington game. Though spirit had been roused throughout the week, the Warriors lost the fast-paced game to the Railers. 53-62. The week preceding the ceremonies was packed with Spirit activities. Generic Day, Concert T-Shirt Day, Crazy Day, 50's Day, and Red and Blue Day saw students decked out in extraordinary outfits to promote class spirit. Posters covered most available wall space, and though spirit was sluggish at the beginning of the week, rivalry accelerated as the days pass- ed. Newspaper ads publicizing Sophomore and Senior spirit were in- novative spirit-boosters. All four classes participated with vigor, but the contest was clearly between the Sophomores and Juniors. Valentines Day brought an added highlight to the special week. Carna- tions sold by the Yearbook Staft flood- ed the halls with a deluge of red (I love you), pink (I like you), and white (I'd like to get to know you better) blossoms. Friday afternoon didn't arrive soon enough for those anxiously awaiting the awarding of the Spirit Stick. As the classes crowded into the gym, an- ticipation was thick in the air. Who would win the spirit contest? After the preliminary cheers, coaches’ talks, and skits, Mr. Rex Wilson stepped out of the bleachers to announce that though the Spirit Stick was missing, the winners were the Juniors! Exul- tant cheers resounded through the gym as the Juniors rejoiced. After many close decisions against them in previous spirit week contests, they had finally won. Activities culminated in the Satur- day night dance. “I Can’t Fight This Feeling was the theme, and High Voltage Audio provided the music. Put two and two and two together, and what do you get? You get six days of rivalry and romance, sweethearts and spirit, the 1985 Queen of Courts experience. 20 Queen of Courts for Queen Queen Candidate Michele Bina and escort Chris Webb smile at the crowd as they wait patiently for the big announcement. Anxiety written all over her face. Queen Can- didate Patty Carroll holds tightly to escort Jeff Harper’s arm. I'm not sure I can wait much longer. Queen Candidate Leann Snelling appears to be thinking as she stands beside escort Mike Kelsey. There is a tender moment shared By only us. All alone amidst the crowd We dance, hold each other close Secure in our bonds. Softly we moue Lulled by the peace Of our hearts. When the music ends We freely part. Knowing there is still A friendly place in the world For the tender hearted. And the dancing will never end. JRV And the 1985 Queen of Courts is. Queen of Courts 21 Lady Warriors Focus On Improvement Although the girls' basketball season's record did not indicate many wins, there were several highlights, such as eeking by Chase County 48-47 and beating Centre by 17 points, both on the home court; and also winning two out of three games at the Berean Tourney and returning with a trophy. Another highlight of the season for Coach Greg Wyatt, was watching the girls improve throughout the season. I felt the girls learned and improv- ed on a great many things as the season progressed,” commented Wyatt. “We didn't have very many ladies out for basketball this year, but the ones who did come out. worked hard and stayed right with it to the end and I’m proud of them for that. They're a great bunch to work with, 1 just hope we get a greater turn-out to play basketball next year.” When asked to sum up the season. Junior Rolana Ludwig replied. I thought we had a very good season even though our record didn’t show it. We were close on so many games. We had our ups and downs, but this is the first year that we've worked together as a team for quite some time. We were used to working with each other, we knew what the team was capable of doing. The main reason so many of us have improved is because we have a coach who is not only responsible and fun. but works hard and knows his stuff.” GIRLS' BASKETBALL SENIORS: FIRST ROW: Yvonne Moore. Coach Greg Wyatt. Sherry Olsen. SECOND ROW: Michele Bina. Leann Snelling. THIRD ROW: Katrina Moore. Rolana Ludwig and Katrina Moore display their blocking ability against Ellinwood. VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL RECORD MHS OPPONENT 29 N. Heights 64 35 Chase County 37 43 Chapman 50 34 Council Grove 62 54 Centre 37 27 Herington 37 48 Chase County 47 40 Lindsborg 53 47 Goessel 49 55 Peabody 30 40 Douglass 33 31 Bluestem 74 35 Council Grove 61 34 S.E. of Saline 41 45 Centre 52 37 Haven 70 42 Herington 43 69 Berean 47 34 Abilene 45 37 Ellinwood 57 22 Girls’ Basketball GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM—FIRST ROW: Managers Tracey Long and Raquel Allison. SECOND ROW: Sheri Bine. Diane Vantuyl. Jill Thole. Kristi Enos. THIRD ROW: Debbie Socolofsky. Kelley Enos. April Ogden. Rolana Ludwig. Michelle Thole. FOURTH ROW: Yvonne Moore. Michele Bina. Katrina Moore. Sherry Olsen. Leann Snelling. Coach Greg Wyatt. fill Thole demonstrates Warrior form as she puts forth an all out effort to gain control of the ball. Spirit rises among team members as junior Debbie Socolofsky is announced in the startine line ' up. The action is frozen as the photographer catches the blur of hands and ball in tournament competi- tion. Girls’ Basketball 23 Raquel Allison Mark Baliel Pat Bernhardt Ginger Britton Andy Cogdill Chris Graham David Hastings Devin Kelsey Todd Krispense Terry Looney Jeff Makovec David Meisinger Mike Padgett Dena Parker Dale Peterson Vickie Schaffer t MOTTO: ‘‘Think How Far We’ve Come, Imagine How Far We’ll Go.” 24 Sophomores Diane Vantuyl Joan Vinduska Gail Walker Steve Waner Shelia Weber Mike Wheeler Doug Williams Wendy Winter Sophomores 25 Foreigners Find Friends Picture this: a brand new school year, an unfamiliar building, strange faces, new surroundings, going home to a family that is yours only a year, coming into not only a new town, but an entirely different country. For Mathias (Mat) Nitschke and Henrik (Henry) Pederson, it was a picture col- ored new, exciting and educational. Both boys came to Marion in the summer of 1984 as pro- spective MHS juniors. They came from different countries. Henrik from Denmark and Mat from West Germany. When asked what they liked most about America, both seemed to agree whole-heartedly that American food ranked at the top of their list of favorites. Mat's favorites were B-B-Q chicken, steak and Pepsi, while Henrik enjoyed pizza, chili, western omelets, meatloaf and Mexican food. Henrik also bragged about Mrs. Janie Meierhoff's (his host mother) pizza, saying, Oh you should taste the pizza Janie makes, it's got lots of sauce and tastes mmmmmm sooooo good! Mat says his year in America is mainly just for the ex- perience, while Henrik plans on using his year here for col- lege credit. Henrik and Mat both participated in football in 1984 at MHS. Both were often seen at other sports events as well, cheering the Warriors to victory or suffering losses along with them. The guys have a good solid friendship. When asked to com- ment on each other. Mat stated, Henrik is a good friend of mine. Henrik said, Mat is one of my better friends, and I like his accent. I think its funny!” The two foreigners had both studied the English language for a considerable length of time before coming to America. Henrik studied English four years, and Mat five years, so they had few problems communicating when they arrived. However, the language proved a slight barrier when yearbook staffers tried explaining Homecoming activities to Mat. Sweats day and the snake dance were a bit confusing at first. Mat admitted he knew what a dummy was, but could not believe Americans would actually burn one! MHS students found two new friends in the beginning of the 1984-85 school year, and were sorry to see them go when sum- mer rolled around once again. Did you ever have one of those day8 when absolutely nothing went right? Henrik Pederson seems to be asking, as he allows the photographer to snap a picture on ‘Weird Wednesday’. Mathias Nitschke and Henrik Pederson together with English teacher Mary Griffith, discuss some of the differences between their native languages and . You dumb-crazy Americans! Mathias Nitschke teases as he looks up from his English. report on his country. 26 Feature Track Team Tests Faces were contorted with intense effort and sometimes pain. Bodies were pushed to the limit of endurance—and then farther. Muscles hurt, crying out for rest from the continual strain. Throats ached with the need for water. Rain or shine, stillness or wind, hot or cold, it was time to head out to the track for practice every day after school. Eleven girls and twenty boys comprised the 1985 MHS track team. Head coach Rex Wilson was assisted by coaches Marion Ogden and Brian Kraus, to hone the talents of each team member into a winn- ing edge. Wilson felt that sprints were the strongest area of the boys' team, supplemented with some success in the distance events. The girls' team was strong with returning stars Leann Snelling and April Ogden. Practice wasn’t all serious for the team, though. Swan dives into the track performed unintentionally by Carl Abbott and Sheri Bina provided painful but hilarious entertainment. For April Ogden and Richard Fine, practice brought special rewards. Both earned berths in competition at the state track meet, where Ogden placed fourth in the 1600 m and second in the 3200 m runs, setting new school rec irds in the process. Jo Shepek is caught in mid-leap as she concentrates on the finish lino at the end of the stretch. WARRIOR TRACK RECORD Meet Boys Girls No. of Teams Marion Quad 3rd 3rd 4 Berean Quad 3rd 3rd 4 Hesston Invitational 11th 6th 14 Little River 2nd 2nd 4 Halstead Invitational 9th 6th 12 Peabody Quad 2nd 1st 4 CVL 4th 4th 5 Regional 12 th 6th 16 State — 12th 64 Ryan Walker grimaces as he battles the wind. 28 Track Their Tom Moore rounds the curve, giving hi$ all to run faster. Talents GIRLS' TRACK TEAM-FIRST ROW: fill Thole. Jo Shepek. Sheri Bina. SECOND ROW: April Ogden. Diane Vantuyl. Debbie Socolof- 9ky. Michelle Thole. THIRD ROW: Darla Evans. Katrina Moore. Nancy Swartz. Leann Snelling. BOYS' TRACK TEAM—FIRST ROW: Richard Fine. Jeff Harper. Jeff Fitzpatrick. Dale Heidebrecht. Manager Mike Ottensmeier. Senior Leann Snelling catapults out of the SECOND ROW: Tom Moore. Mike Bina. David Hett. Brian Kramer. starting blocks, intent on reaching the tape Paul Jackson. THIRD ROW: Travis Hett. Larry McLain. Kenny tint. Miller . John Smith. FOURTH ROW: Carl Abbott. Ryan Walker. Dean Baldwin. Tim Trowbridge. Troy Thrasher. Marion team members Tim Trowbridge and Troy Thrasher sandwich the competition as they whiz around the curve. Which ball is mine? Joe Bolte takes careful aim in the wind to nudge his golf ball precisely into the hole. )oe Graham eyes the golf ball as it trickles toward the hole. Golfers in the Swing of Things Taking first place at five of their eight regular season meets, winning the gold medal at CVL, capturing the top spot at Regionals and placing 7th in the State was the impressive record of the MHS golf team as they swung through the 1985 season. Eight golfers plus Coach Bill Pickering composed the squad that achieved such success. Team spirit fluctuated up and down during the season, according to Pickering. He added however, that the team felt competent of winning most meets. Practice time was spent im- proving the particular weak points of each golfer. At times though, track meets seemed to have greater attrac- tion than working to perfect expertise on the greens. Spring rain interrupted golfing plans for the MHS team. The Marion meet was not completed because of the soggy course. The State meet brought rain again as the six-man team, composed of Chris Webb, Joe Graham, Gary Raleigh, Joe Bolte, Kevin Burkholder, and Brian Dan- nenfelser, earned the right to com- pete. The chips didn't fall their way however, as they finished below teams they had defeated earlier in the season. Although they didn’t play “up to par, the squad placed 7th out of 12 teams competing. If not being all they expected, the MHS golf team nevertheless bagged a 6-4 win-loss record for the season, proving 1985 to be a winning year. Ballet dancer? Kevin Burkholder follows through his swing in fine style, watching the results of his shot. GOLF TEAM — FIRST ROW: Gary Raleigh. Brian Dannenfelser. Chris Blackman. Mike Iordan. SECOND ROW: Kevin Burkholder. Chris Webb. Joe Graham. Joe Bolte. Coach Bill Pickering. Jeff Fitzpatrick Kenny Fowler Karen Genandt Marcia Gooding Melonie Greene Brent Hayen Barbara Hett Travis Hett Wendy Hett MOTTO: “If You Can Imagine It, You Can Become It, If You Can Dream It, You Can Achieve It.” Juniors 31 Roger Hudlin Tonya Johnson Tim Jordan Fawn Keith Brian Kramer Lynette Laloutte Stacey Long Tracey Long Rolana Ludwig Fawn Keith turns on the charm with a persuasive Only Craig Brock can get by with this when the she loves me! A red carnation on Valentine's smile. principal (daddy) walks by. Day brings a special smile to Jeff Fitzpatrick's face. ■ Teanna Matz Isabel Medina Tina Miller Craig Mueller Chantal Nienstedt V 32 Juniors Mathias Nitschke April Ogden Henrik Pederson Trent Richmond Michael Robertson Kodi Sader Jane Silhan Beth Snelling Debbie Socolofsky Class Officers: Robin Wineinger. President; Brian Kramer. Vice President; Debbie Socolofsky. Secretary: Chantal Nienstedt. Treasurer. COLORS: Silver Blue Susan Webb Robin Wineinger Juniors 33 Townsfolk of Brigadoon Tawnya Ludwig, Kelley Enos, Sherry Winkler, Leann Snelling. April Ogden. Diane Bernhardt, Chantal Nienstedt, Roger Hudh'n, Carl Abbott, Mike Wheeler, Tom Moore, Den a Connell, Kristi Enos, Christi Steward. Carol Laue, Melonie Greene, Sheri Bina, Ra- quel Allison, Diana Hastings, Lorri Challcombe, Mary Margaret Mills, Nancy Carr, Craig Brock, Katrina Moore, Tammy Shipman, Tracey Long, Yvonne Moore, Heather Carroll. Patty Carroll, Chris Webb, Katrina Moore. Dancers Kristi Enos, Mary Margaret Mills, Sheri Bina. Heather Carroll, Tracey Long, Yvonne Moore, Stephanie Sum- merville, Jo Shepek, Michele Bina, Diane Bernhardt, Tomi Monroe, Melonie Greene. Diana Hastings, Tam- my Shipman, Dena Connell, Raquel Allison, Christi Steward, Leann Snell- ing, Kelley Enos, Mike Bina, Carl Ab- bott, Brian Kramer, Tom Moore, Jef) Fitzpatrick, Dale Heidebrecht, fay Sandwell, Katrina Moore. 34 Musical The mystical magic of Brigadoon sweeps over Tommy's life and he falls in love with Fiona. Nancy Swartz and Chris Meierhoff practice to perfect their parts on dress rehearsal night. The east gathers in triumph for the curtain call. Roaming the halls of MHS were three guys in plaid mini-skirts and tube socks. Aye there, laddie!” call- ed their female counterparts amidst the laughter and cavorting. These were not foreign exchange students, merely those who were preparing for the spring production of Brigadoon. After seemingly endless hours of rehearsal, the curtains parted on March 29 and 30 before an anxious crowd. The opening revealed two American hunters, lost and stumbling through the highlands of Scotland. Out of the mist rose Brigadoon. Tommy Cast Tommy Albright ... Scott Heidebrecht Jeff Douglas........Chris Meierhoff Fiona MacLaren................Fawn Keith Jean MacLaren.......Vickie Schaffer Andrew MacLaren.... Jeff Fitzpatrick Meg Brockie..................Nancy Swartz Charlie Dalrymple...Mike Stewart Archie Beaton................flich Genandt Harry Beaton........Dale Heidebrecht Sandy Dean..........Michele Bina Mr. Lundie..........Jay Sandweil Angus MacGuf ie.................Ed Hett Stuart Dalrymple.............Chris Webb Mac Gregor....................Mike Bina Frank........................Brian Kramer Jane Ashton..................Patty Carroll Kate....................Nancy Carr Bagpiper.....................David Weeda Sword Dance ...... Dale Heidebrecht Jeff Fitzpatrick Albright, one of the Americans, fell under the spell of the enchanted village and in love with Fiona MacLaren. At the end of the day he was faced with the decision of staying forever with Fiona in Brigadoon or returning to his home. After returning and finding himself unsatisfied among his friends in America, Tommy yielded to the lure of Fiona's soft beckoning and returned to the magic of Briga- doon. The curtain closed, but the en- thusiasm of the cast was at a high as the audience applauded. The “im- possible had been accomplished. Directors Mrs. Sandra Burden. Mr. Dick Varenhorst. Mrs. Mary Griffith, and Mrs. Jan Longhofer gathered with the cast for a party and the 2nd an- nual recognition of the oustanding Oshkar Awards. The cast relaxed together, relieved and contented, but alive enough to retaliate against their directors for previous demands and criticisms with a water-gun raid. It was an exhilarating ending to a reali- ty, but only the beginning of a memory of success. Musical 35 Home Is... EBr:. n«rv'-n 'S B A klb rSs; IE For one of the freshmen, home was wherever he hung his hat. A hallway lined with lock- ed doors. It could have been the setting for another blood- curdling movie, but it was on- ly the halls of MHS and home for all kinds of paraphernalia for the students. Lockers. Behind each door lay a bit of personality. Some doors hid what seemed to be the aftermath of a Kansas storm, yet others housed shelves, pictures and trinkets in coor- dinating colors, while some lockers held a sparse collec- tion of the bare essentials. Along with the personality inside, each locker possessed a personality all its own. Many students learned early in the year that a combina- tion was not all that was needed to gain entry to the domain. It sometimes helped if you could sneak up on it and catch it off guard, or sing several verses of the Alma Mater while twirling the lock. Others found that talk- ing sweetly was the key while a few were convinced that the secret was a swift kick. Whatever the mode of en- try. the contents inside or the decor, each locker was a home away from home. Freshman [amie Fitzpatrick learned the how-to of decorating a home away from home. Finding a home just the right size was difficult for Karen Genandt and Tean- na Matz... For Beth Snelling and Lynette Laloutte home consists of lots of organization and touches of romance. So they let the overflow spill into ad- jacent living quarters. 36 Feature In preparation for the enc of school, Stacey Long moved eveiything but the bare essentials to a summer home. Jill Thole and Diane Vantuyl found 8 use for every square inch of livinj space. Important People In Review From superintendent to custodian, the entire administration and class- ified staff played an important part in the structure of the school system in the 1984-85 school year. Their efforts were focused on maintaining and bet- tering the school system. Mr. Wood- son and Mr. Brock exerted authority to uphold the standards set by the school. Brock stated that the scholastic at- titude improved along with the cur- riculum changes: students began to realize the benefits of secondary education. He said Many of the im- provements must be credited to our active student council and coopera- tion and interest of the school person- nel. Mr. Darryl Woodson prepares his Superintendent's Report for an upcoming board meeting. Wait a minute! Show me your pass before you take that picture. Principal Bob Brock mumbles. 38 Administration BOARD OF EDUCATION—FIRST ROW: Mrs. Earlene Hague, clerk: Superintendent Darryl Woodson. Randy Mills. Robert Sellers. President. SECOND ROW: Ron Ludwig. Ken Vinduska. Gene Christensen. Gerry Harris. Mick Summervill. Vice President. Secretary Fern Friesen persistently ac- complishes her designated tasks. Mr. Woodson's favorite smiling secretaries: Becky Summerville. Earlene Hague, and Ruth Lange. Administra tion 39 Take that picture and you'll never People always Say that it S see the sun rise again. , threatens the little things in life that John Mulvenon. really count, and once you think about it—it’s true. Could you imagine the school without John or Charlie pick- ing up trash, shoveling snow, mowing lawns? Without a school cafeteria, lunch time would mean a mad dash to , TP P Charlie (Charles in Charge) Cowan fighting crowds. It S easy to survives another rough day at the complain about the bumpy ' Warrior home, bus rides interfering with last-minute homework, but it sure beats having to scrape ice and pay for gas. We do take some people for granted, but now we’re acknowledg- ing them with a big Thanks!! USD 408 Bus Drivers—Front Row: Jim Broz. Dorothy Gilbert. Second Row: Don Bezdek. Superintendent of Building and Grounds; Jack Summerville. Jess Richmond. Margie Nienstedt, Tommy Thompson. Joy Vannocker. Dave Thomas. Della Ritgers. Not pictured: Martha Phillips, (eanie Meirowsky. 40 STUCO Progresses with PRIDE The year commenced with Project PRIDE, which emphasized Personal appearance. Respect for others, Initiative, Determination and En- thusiasm. These new ideas im- plemented by Student Council President and new sponsor Mr. Brian Kraus began an exciting and busy year for ten new and three returning Stuco members. Shane Holub participates in the Stuco sponsored video game contest. The 14 students who comprised the Stuco team represented viewpoints from various classes and organizations. Coached by Mr. Kraus, the Student Council succeeded in establishing the first MHS student lounge. Located on the top floor of the building, the lounge boasted a pop Mr. Brian Kraus dresses for the occasion at the Hawaiian Party. machine, snack machine and several video games. Stuco also kept ex- citement in the school social life by sponsoring a Christmas gift exchange and dance, an Hawaiian party and hog roast. Awards Night, Homecoming and Queen of Courts dances. The organization brought to light many areas which students believed needed attention such as a pay phone and a student parking lot. A smile of anticipation brightens Teanna Matz's face as she selects a treat from the new addition of the snack shop located in the student lounge. STUDENT COUNCIL_______FIRST ROW: Robin Wineinger. secretary treasurer. Beth Snelling, Dale Heidebrecht. Bret Dannenfelser. SECOND ROW: Brian Dan- nenfelser. Nancy Swartz. Patty Carroll, president. Sue Webb. Randy Brock, Mike Kelsey, Joe Hockensmith, vice president. Mike Padgett. Chris Vinduska. Student Council 41 Teachers Are People Too Larry Buller My most embarrassing situation was when I was in high school and cruising the country roads in the moonlight. The road took a turn and I didn't. Mary Griffith I'm sure most of you can guess my personal motto, but if not, it's love conquers all. By the way, if anyone is interested, I'm saving a beige '67 Cadillac and will sell it to the highest bidder. No Photo Available Sandra Burden Pat Jackson My favorite song is “How Great Thou Art” and, this might sound strange, but I have never lived in a one-story house. Mike Connell I don't think that I knew when I was little what I wanted to be when I grew up, but my mother said when I was two years old she found me several blocks from home following a marching band. Judy Dannenfelser Don't tell anyone, but I nearly flunked spelling in the second grade and, believe it or not, I always received an A in penmanship. JoAnn Good I learned a long time ago if you don’t use your head, use your feet. Did someone mention food? Nothing beats my German Grandma's cheesecake. t Paul Lange I was raised in a German communi- ty and nurtered on zwieback. My favorite hobbies are hunting and fishing. Janet Longhofer Many people will not believe this, but I am really very shy. Everyone will believe this though, my favorite color is black. My motto? Some- times you have to make your own sunshine! Don Molleker Vou’d never know by looking at me now, so I'll tell you. I used to hava curly hair. I also love to aggravate my students by saying “It’s obvious to thh nost casual observer. 42 Teachers Marion Ogden My favorite songs are “The Old Rugg- ed Cross and “Swing Low. Sweet Chariot.” When I grew up and up and up I wanted to be a basketball player. Rex Wilson I always wanted to be either a fighter pilot or a teacher when I grew up. I am also living proof that one body can be home” for 142 wood ticks at the same time. Bill Pickering Judy Wilt I've learned over the years that life definitely begins at forty. One of my goals is to catch a bass that weighs as much as our baby girl did — 7 lbs. 12 oz. No Photo Available I haven't decided what I will be when 1 grow up. but I'm certain of one thing, I LOVE popcorn. Helen Reznicek My favorite type of food is Mexican and when I was younger my plans in- cluded being a secretary or office worker when I grew up. Greg Wyatt “You only live once in life, so make each day the best it can be, that’s my motto. Many people do not know that I have a bionic hand (it’s held together by wire). It was cut by a lawnmower blade and the tendons of my fingers had to be sewn together. Now my fingers move all together at the same time. Bruce Rhodes We all make mistakes and I'm no exception. I've been spelling my middle name wrong for 25 years. What did I plan to be when I grew up? I always dreamed of being a zookeeper. Shari Slinkman Kirk Newcom I always dreamed of being a train engineer when I grew up. Not many can imagine this, but I once had my hair painted green by a girl in pre- school. I can proudly say that I am what I always dreamed of being — a teacher. As I was preparing for the teaching field. I spent many hours during eight years playing the cello. Jim Versch If I've said it once, I’ve said it at least one hundred times. ‘If only I were ten years younger'. And what I wanted to be when I grew up? What else but rich and famous. Earl Wineinger I'm sure that this information is little- known. but my favorite color is KSU purple. Another bit of trivia about myself is that I showed the first crossbred steer ever shown at the National Junior Livestock Show at Wichita in 1954. Teachers 43 Breaking the Communication Barrier Senior John Branson presents information to one of the College Prep classes on joining the Army National Guard. English Go back through time to a world of Shakespeare. Poe, Hemingway, Frost and Dickens. Live the sad lives of Romeo and Juliet with freshmen. Feel the closeness of a mysterious girl with the sophomores in Portrait of Jenny. Travel over dark, rough seas with the juniors in an Open Boat, and try flee- ing to freedom with the seniors in Roots. English was more than just fascinating stories. It gave each class a chance to broaden their horizons, to learn the reasons why words are plac- ed where they are in sentences, and to give each and every student a better understanding of their native language and improve their ability to communicate. When asked what she would like to have added or improved in the English department, freshman and senior English teacher Mrs. Janet Longhofer replied. “I'd like to see forensics and drama added. It should be an intregal part of the language arts department. 44 English Juniors Jane Silhan and Barbara Hail enjoy some extra 'free' reading at the library Book Fair. Katrina Moore demonstrates her skill in reference work as she skims through Famous First Facts sear- ching for an answer. Speech Speech wasn't learning to pro- nounce words properly as some peo- ple might think. The one-semester class taught by Mrs. Judy Dan- nenfelser, was considered to be a class to build self-confidence. In the 1984-85 school year every sophomore was expected to give presentations ranging from oral book reports and informative speeches, to a speech on How to... ”. The Speech classroom was a place for students to learn poise before an audience. It offered a variety of ex- periences. It was a place to voice an opinion on current issues, to gain the ability of asking intelligent questions and to debate personal views. Learn- ing to laugh and to cry together was perhaps the highlight that made the class so unique. When first semester Speech class sophomore Dale Heidebrecht was ask- ed how he felt after he had completed the course, he stated, “Speech improv- ed my outlook toward life. I learned how to use life’s important materials such as communication, interpreta- tion, friendship and how to speak in front of a group of people. Tammy Krich. senior, records her interview with one of the Marion Manor nursing home residents. Hard at work writing speeches, sophomores David Hett end Vickie Schaffer strive to make them ‘just right’. Library The library. A peaceful corner of the MHS world. This media center of- fered students an opportunity to catch up on current news, check out a new book or finish homework without any interruptions. Librarian Kirk Newcom worked hard in '84-'85 to make the library not only an informative room in the school, but also a fun one. Some of the things that students were able to enjoy were a book fair in January, and a film describing the rules of the library. The film was called Library Literacy (or Lunacy?) . It starred juniors Marcia Gooding. Fawn Keith, Rolana Ludwig. Tina Miller, senior Scott Heidebrecht. and Librarian Kirk Newcom. It was filmed by sophomore Mike Wheeler. The short movie suf- fered many cuts, but is sure to go down in history as getting it's point across! English 45 Math Memories Constructed Story problems, postulates and theorems, slope formula, quadratic equations. . .Everyone who took a math class during the year was expos- ed to at least one aspect of arithmetic under instructors Mr. Rex Wilson and Mr. Don Molleker. General math was a refresher class designed to strengthen number skills. Algebra taught students to solve equa- tions and systems of equations. Algebra II required mechanical mastery and understanding of opera- tions as an adequate preparation for future courses. Geometry consisted of work with geometric figures designed to make the student think. Closely related to Geometry was Trigonometry, a study of triangles, angles, and their relations. Though the year was certainly a mind's conglomeration of facts and figures, there was also a world of memories constructed. Students fell into easy familiarity with Mr. Wilson, calling him ''Rex. Mr. Molleker, now two years comfortable in his position at MHS, picked up the friendly name Mo.” And two and two will equal four forevermore. Nancy Carr becomes momentarily confused as Mr. Wilson covers the next day's lesson. 46 Math No. Tim. the negative inverse of four isn't before. ’ Michelle Foth giggles as Tim Trowbridge livens up Geometry class. Mr. Wilson patiently explains Gina Scheffer’s assignment to her. Kenny Fowler patiently mothers his orphaned opossums. Mr. Molleker uses Melissa Krispense's muscle strength to explain gravity force. Io Shepek laughs as fill Thole pulls out her sunglasses during Mr. Rhodes' explanation of the greenhouse effect in Biology. Chris Graham and Mike Wheeler take time from a busy day to feed some baby bunnies. Science Explodes Sodium Chloride, Potassium, Sodium Carbonate, Potassium Nitrate, Mercury, and Lead Nitrate. Mix them together and what do you get? Probably an explosion, or at least a shelf of chemicals. Science students did more than just study from a text. Instructors emphasized “hands on experience. Learn- ing by doing was a priority in this department. Into Learning Highlighting Mr. Bruce Rhodes' Biology classes was the day the cats arrived. These feline specimen were destined for dissection. This was met with groans and grimaces, but also with excitement. Mr. Don Molleker explained the principles of Physics with in- class demonstrations. General Science, taught by Miss Judy Wilt and Mrs. Sandra Burden, was an introduction to basic science. Word find puzzles and crosswords were used to drill on the basics. Science 47 VoAg-FFA “Beehive of ’85” Joe Graham goes up for two as Marion FFA team members Michelle Thole and Mark Raleigh watch anxiously in the game against State FFA officers. 'Just you try to move me! Bret Dannenfelser laugh.' as his donkey plants it feet and stubbornly stares. Quality merchandise? Jay Sandwell. David Meisinger. and Dale Peterson stand on the auction block waiting be auctioned off by Mr. Lyle Leppke at the FFA Slave Sale. Mr. Wineinger gets ready to prep the students for an upcoming contest. Are you saying I'm a fruit?” Wes Riggs glances toward the photographer as he. Russ Vannocker. and Doug Hett stack boxes of Florida Fruit. 48 VoAg-FFA Learning to do, Doing to learn. Earning to live, Living to serve. This motto, printed on FFA pencils, represented the Vocational Agriculture Department com- bined with the Marion-Florence FFA chapter, which learned and accomplish- ed a great deal during the year. In the VoAg classroom, breeds of livestock, weeds, and meats were a few areas studied under instructor Mr. Earl Wineinger. Accurate record keeping was also stressed heavily in the class. Some students utilized shop time to build a por- table hoist, a work bench, livestock gates, mineral feed boxes, two-wheel trailer, and rebuild a calf creep feeder. Accor- ding to some students, most of the class time was spent studying for FFA con- tests. The FFA chapter was known as the Beehive of '85 and aptly fulfilled the nickname. Prior to school, three officers, Bret Dannenfelser, Lynette Lalouette, and Chris Meierhoff. attended the National FFA Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. Early in the fall. Robin Wineinger was crowned FFA Sweetheart. November brought the an- nual fruit-selling season, with good results. Also in November was the Na- tional FFA Convention. In showmanship contests, nine Marion FFA'ers won medals. The USD 408 school board also received special recognition. A slave sale was held in January to raise money. Mr. Lyle Leppke, auc- tioneer, auctioned off about 40 FFA members. Denise Sellers, freshman, brought the top dollar at $175. The Donkey Basketball Game, an annual favorite, also brought the FFA money and a lot of laughs. Senior Russ Vannocker was cheered in by the audience as most valuable player. New traditions were started as the chapter challenged their parents to a basketball game. The kids won. Later on, they challenged state FFA officers to a game and again scored a victory. The State FFA Convention at the end of school was a highlight of the year. The Marion-Florence FFA Chapter won the Triple Crown Award, which ranked them as top FFA chapter in the state. Special awards were received by some of the members on the state level. Out of 23 proficiency awards, three went to MHS students. Graduate member Janet Hett won in Floriculture, Brent Hayen in Swine Production, and Lynette Lalouette in Wildlife Management. Six State Farmer awards were earned by Marion members, a record for the chapter. Bret Dannenfelser, Joe Graham. Todd Siebert, Nancy Swartz, Leann Snelling, and Gary Raleigh were the winners. Motivating and building the self-image of students was important to Mr. Earl Wineinger. VoAg instructor and FFA ad- visor at MHS for 13 years. His main thoughts about Marion were that he was impressed with the motivated and eager students. “They learn because they want to learn, he said. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA — FIRST ROW: Todd Siebert. student edvisor; ]oe Grahem, historian; Lynette Lalouette. parliamentarian; Chris Meierhoff. reporter; Bret Dannenfelser. president; Nancy Swartz, vice president; Michelle Thole, treasurer; Brenda Berg, sentinel; Robin Wineinger. sweetheart. SECOND ROW; Denise Sellers. Tim Jordan. Mark Raleigh. Jeff Herzet, Scott Heidebrecht. Jay Sandwell. Amy Hett. Raquel Allison. Vickie Schaffer, Ed Hett. Brent Hayen. Barbara Hett. Leann Snelling. THIRD ROW: Joe Bolte, Julie Plenert. Lyle Bolte, Chris Graham. Julie Shaw. Beth Snelling. David Meisinger. Mark Meisinger, Todd Krispense, Dale Peterson. Ryan Walker. Jeff Makovec. NOT PICTURED: Gary Raleigh, secretary. The ring at National FFA Convention is where Chris Meierhoff proves his skill at showing hogs. FFA Sweetheart candidates Michelle Thole. Wendy Hett. Rolana Ludwig, and Robin Wineinger stand with 1984 FFA Sweetheart Nancy Swartz. VoAg-FFA 49 Home Ec.: A Taste of Life Janice Seifert learns the drudgery of the clean up in Home Ec. II. Following a recipe was stressed in the Home Economics Department during the MHS 84-85 school year. Miss Judy Wilt, first year teacher at MHS, taught her students recipes in the areas of budgeting, child care, clothing construction, nutrition and more. Each student was offered the opportunity to collect these lists of directions and helpful hints and file them for future reference. Three levels of Home Economics were offered and again it was no longer a “females only class as several boys were enrolled to learn the basics of bachelor survival. The recipe for fun and learning in Home Ec. was finally finished and filed on May 31. Students bid farewell to Miss Wilt, their classmates and the old decor of the Home Ec. Department. Renovation of the rooms on the east side of the lower east hall was slated for the summer of '85. Temptation is too much for Tawnya Ludwig as she tastes the confectioni delights of kitchenmates Rolana Ludwig and Richard Fine. Miss Judy Wilt offers constructive criticism as Joe Hockensmith gains competence in sewing and apron. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA—FIRST ROW: Debbie Socolofsky. historian; Chantal Nienstedt. secretary treasurer; Robin Wineinger. president; Karen Genandt. vice president; Nancy Carr, recreation leader; Miss Judy Wilt, advisor. SECOND ROW: Heather Carroll. Tina Miller. Wendy Hett. Kelley Enos. Connie Bernhardt. Rhonda Casey. Teanna Matz. Cheryl Stoltenberg. Sherry Olsen. THIRD ROW: Tricia Maag. lulie Gooding. lohn Martinez. Mr. FHA; Joe Hockensmith. Les Jeffrey. Mat Nitschke. Janice Seifert. Marcia Gooding. Tiffany Johnson. F.H.A. Offers Fun Opportunities FHA functioned under the direction of new Home Ec. in- structor Judy Wilt. The year was highlighted with the selec- tion of Mr. FHA John Martinez. Lucky Leprechaun Week with secret sisters and selling of Tupperware. The organization boasted 23 members with Julie Gooding serving as District Recreation Leader. Members attended local meetings the last Friday of each month and also district and state meetings. Marcia Gooding seems pleased with her Christmas gift from her secret sister as Gina Schafer displays awe. FHA 51 New Director Adds Life Voices, personalities, direction and material were combin- ed an hour a day for a total of 180 days during the 84-85 school year. The result? A blend of music known as MHS Mix- ed Chorus. Chorus, directed by Mrs. Sandra Burden, attended the CVL Festival in Council Grove and gave their first performance of the year. As school progressed, those involved with the chorus worked to produce a sound that would bring crowds to each performance. They sang at the Community Thanksgiving Pro- gram, the MHS Arts Show and Regional contest where they received a II rating. Spring brought the strain of preparing for the musical Brigadoon and chorus members spent hours practicing lines and rehearsing solos. Upon completion of the production, Mrs. Burden resigned her teaching position at MHS. Mrs. Rosie Plenert, elementary music instructor, stepped in to direct chorus for the remainder of the year. Under the new direc- tion, the students prepared for the spring concert and gradua- tion. Awards Night brought the announcement of Mike Stewart and Nancy Swartz as outstanding senior vocalists. The award carried with it the recognition of outstanding effort and will- ingness to help others in the field of music. wr a.vj Mi 9. Rosie Plenert directs the Mixed Chorus in preparation for feraduation. MIXED CHORUS—FIRST ROW: Les Jeffrey, Diane Bernhardt. Christi Steward, Sheri Bina, Lorri Challacombe, Mike Bina, Heather Carroll, Melonie Greene, Leann Snelling. Patty Carroll. Tom Moore. SECOND ROW: Mary Mills, Sherri Winkler, Jeff Harper, Carol Laue, Rhonda Casey. Tim Kramer. Nancy Carr! Kelley Enos, Dale Heidebrecht. Chantel Nienstedt. Dena Connell. THIRD ROW: Yvonne Moore, Tomi Monroe. Jeffrey Fitzpatrick. Nancy Swartz, Chris Meierhoff. Michele Bina. Mike Stewart. Kristi Enos. Jay Sandwell. Fawn Keith, Roger Hudlin. Diana Hastings.Tamray Shipman. FOURTH ROW:’Raquel Allison. Brian Kramer, Tawnya Ludwig, Craig Brock, Tracey Long. Mike Wheeler. Wendy Hett. April Ogden, Carl Abbott. Vickie Schaffer, Eddy Halt, Rolana Ludwig, Scott Heidebrecht, Katrina Moore. Swing Singers Show Skill SWING SINGERS: First Row: Diane Bernhardt, Jeff Fitzpatrick, accompanist, Melissa Krispense. Patty Carroll, Mike Bina, Kelley Enos. Brian Kramer, Chris Meierhoff. Leann Snelling, accompanist Mary Mills, Dale Heidebrecht. Chantal Nienstedt. Top Row: Rolana Ludwig, Scott Heidebrecht, Fawn Keith, Roger Hudlin, Michelle Bina, Chris Webb, Mike Wheeler, April Ogden. Jay Sandwell, Tawnya Ludwig. Mike Stewart. Nancy Swartz. Craig Brock. Sherri Winkler. Sopranos Fawn Keith, Kelley Enos and Sherri Winkler prepare themselves in the early hours for the upcoming Pops Concert. Sing a song of chorus a pocket full of class. Four and Twen- ty students mixed in a mass. When the music ended the praise began to ring, “Wasn’t that a lively group and boy how they could sing. Directed by Sandra Burden for eight months, the Swing Singers actively responded to local requests by community organizations to share their music. Christmas was the busiest season as the group performed for Chamber of Commerce, sang in church services, caroled at the Marion Court House. The highlight of the season was the presentation of the annual Candlelight Christmas Concert. In an effort to provide more for the audience, a 30-minute musical entitled The Gift of the Magi was performed. In May Mrs. Rosie Plenert took over the group and prepared them for their final show of the year, Pops' Concert. Singing together for the last time, the group put forth their all in a fun- filled Beach Boys' medley. Providing that extra-special ele- ment on the keyboard were Melissa Krispense and Mary Margaret Mills. When the year had ended the Swing Singers did too. The four and twenty students were really very blue. But just wait until next year one was heard to say. The music that the Sw- ing Singers sing will make our record stay. Swing Singers 53 MHS BAND—FRONT ROW: Karen Genandt. Melonie Greene. Heather Carroll. Teanna Mat . Kristi Enos. Mary Margaret Mills. Michelle Foth. Greg Tice. Sue Webb. April Ogden. Dena Connell. SECOND ROW: Denise Sellers. Christi Steward. Jo Shepek. Carol Laue. Katrina Moore. Chantal Nienstedt. Tom Moore. Amy Hett. Mike Wheeler. Dale Heidebrecht. Robin Wineinger. Michele Bina. Craig Brock. Yvonne Moore. Debbie Socolofsky. John Smith. THIRD ROW: Gina Schafer. Chris Blackman. Mike Barnett. Randy Brock. Kevin Burkholder. Scott Heidebrecht. Mike Jordan. Brian Kramer. Larry McLain. Brad Tice. Mike Stewart. Doug Williams. Jeff Makovec. Ed Hett. Brian Dannenfelser. Raquel Allison. FOURTH ROW: Band Instructor Mr. Mike Connell. Jason Bina. Tammy Shipman. Lyle Bolte, Chris Graham. Jay Sandwell. Jeff Fitzpatrick. Tim Kramer. David Hett. Dean Baldwin. Sherri Winkler. FLAG CORPS: Vickie Schaffer. Diane Vantuyl. Jill Thole. Stephanie Summerville. Tonya Johnson. Cerece Smith. Diane Bernhardt. Mamie Bina. BIG BAM BOOM The blending of instruments in tune, the tapping of feet, the clapping of hands as the audience voiced ap- proval. the last strains of the band concert faded. The feeling of success. Was that what Band was all about? No it was not. Band was hours and hours of diligent practice. It was lear- ning the music, the marching steps, the timing and all other aspects of in- strumental music. It was getting dressed in a hot uniform and nervous- ly perspiring before, during, and after a performance. That’s what Band was all about. Public musical entertainment was provided by the band on three occa- sions. The Christmas Concert. The Spring Concert, and a Clinic Concert directed by Marion Roberts. The band under the direction of Mr. Mike Con- nell. also performed at regional com- petition and received a 2 rating. The marching band participated in four parades and performed at all home football games. They also traveled to KSU for Band Day to play in a football half time show with 72 other schools as the world’s largest marching band with approximately 4.000 High School Marchers participating. The MHS pep band, which played at all home basketball games received the honor of being invited to perform at the National Junior College Tourna- ment at Hutchinson in March of 1985. Two instrumental groups who received ones at regionals went on to state. The Drum Line, consisting of Jay Sandwell. Jeff Fitzpatrick. David Hett. Chris Graham. Jason Bina. Tammy Shipman. Dean Baldwin. Tim Kramer, and Lyle Bolte, received a one at state competition. The Saxophone Quartet consisting of Craig Brock. Michele Bina. Brian Dannenfelser. and Diane Bernhardt also received a one. 54 Band Jazz Band, At an Ultimate dHS JAZZ BAND — FRONT ROW: Dale Heidebrecht. Craig Brock. Michele Bina. Amy Hett. Brian )annenfolser. SECOND ROW: lay Sandwell. Jeff Fitzpatrick. Brian Kramer. Mike Stewart. Doug Williams. Debbie Socolofsky. Jeff Makovec. THIRD ROW: Chantal Nienstedt. Director Mike Connell. cott Heidebrecht. Kevin Burkholder. Brad Tice. Mike Jordan. There exists a 5th dimension. A zone where sound has reached the ultimate climax and professionalism has been attained through the spec- trum of jamming and performance. If you have experienced this sphere of sound, you have entered the jazz-light zone. If you were to have stepped into the bandroom on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 7:56 a.m., you would have seen Mr. Mike Connell directing a group of seventeen Marion High School students playing various man-made in- struments. These jazzers. having reached this other dimension, emanated a sound that people on this earth have termed “music.” Practicing his solo on One More Song. Mike Stewart tries not to make one more mistake. The Marion High Jazz Band made two public appearances during the year. The group held their audience captive at both the honor’s banquet and the pops concert. “Jazz season was at an ultimate high,” one member said. “From Jay Sandwell’s drumming. Craig Brock’s sax solos. Scott Heidebrecht’s blasting trumpet, and Mike Stewart’s good trombone solos to a group that en- thusiastically backed them, there was no way we could miss being great.” Scott Heidebrecht and Kevin Burkholder strain to reach that high note. Jazz Band 55 Vocational Classes Wood The whirr of electric saws, smell of sawdust, fragments of scrap wood scattered about... Where else but the wood shop? Mr. Paul Lange taught a total of 75 students in the Wood 1, 2. and Mechanical Drawing classes. Safe use of woodwork tools and machines, mak- ing and reading a working drawing, and planning and constructing a pro- ject were objectives stressed in these classes. The purpose of Mechanical Drawing was to provide hands-on ex- perience using various drawing in- struments in reading and writing the language of industry. The initiative and extra effort of some students was displayed in the special projects they tackled. Their creativity and personal interests came forth in cedar chests, gun cases, water beds, china cabinets, and a rocking horse. A Wood 1 student expressed the benefits of the course saying, Wood is a worthwhile class. It's never bor- ing because you are making something useful for yourself, not because other people make you. There are no limits. Anything you want out of Wood class, you can achieve. Freshman Mark Meisinger meticulously takes measurements on his desk. Visiting German student Ola Ifaeenie helps Craig Brock fit sandpaper into the finishing sender. Brent Hayen helps Tim Kramer as Tim attempts to nail on the trim evenly. 56 Wood Produce Practical Skills Mr. Buller checks Dan Annis’ shop assignments. Steve Waner practices his auto mechanical ability “down under. Todd Krispense tightens the rod cap on an engine in Auto Mechanics. Auto A common practice in 1985 seemed to be cruising down Main after school. It didn't take much knowledge to be able to turn the key, shift into drive and press the gas as the car began to prowl the streets. Or did it? What was it that went on under the hood as the key turned? Forty students enrolled in Auto Mechanics and Small Engines spent the year acquiring knowledge to aid them in this area. Mr. Larry Buller taught the basics of gas engines, brakes, tune-ups. and fuel systems in Auto. Small engines involved the study of theory and overhauling of gas engines, maintenance and replace- ment. Mr. Buller also offered a class in metals. Metal content, welding and maintenance composed the field of study. Why did girls take Auto or Small Engines? Buller felt that they simply had an interest in the basic maintenance of an automobile.” Senior Tomi Monroe said. I like it. Everyone needs to know what to do if something happens out on the road. As a girl, you can go into the class know- ing nothing and come out having learn- ed something worthwhile. Auto 57 Students Explore Art World Produce a picture in the mind. Add the colors needed to make it real. Then, take that picture from a dream to reality. Does it sound impossible? It wasn't in Mr. Jim Versch’s 1984-85 art classes. The talent that many students felt sure they didn't possess in 1984 was brought to light through various painting, chalk, pencil, ink, clay, leather, and stained glass works by the time '85 rolled around. MHS students who were in Art I classes worked on the basics of building a foundation and producing a good piece of art. The more experienced Art II students dug even deeper in- to the depth of the art world. Art III and IV students were en- couraged to move to the highest levels of art in individual work. With Mr. Versch’s approval, some students were allow- ed to take Art Projects. This was a class designed for student expression in areas of strength such as oil, watercolor, and other complex areas. When asked about her learning experience in Art throughout high school, senior Gloria Gomez replied. ‘Tve en- joyed Art because Mr. Versch gave us a chance to teach ourselves. He gave us the basics, and we carried it out! The colors and materials are all gathered now, the artist in place. Having used the imagination and a few helpful hints, the memories of the '84-'85 MHS art world are ready for ex- ploration. Joe Hockensmith gels ahead in his work. I'll never get that done! Stephanie Summerville thinks to herself as she and Larry McLain listen to the explanation of the forth-coming assignment. Mike Iordan puts the final touches on his final project. 58 Art TE AM BUSINESS TEAM—FIRST ROW: Sue Webb. Jennifer Stinchcomb. SECOND ROW: Patty Carroll. Jacquie Cusick. Michelle Thole. THIRD ROW: Robin Wine- inger. Carol Laue. Stephanie Summerville. Stephanie Williams. FOURTH ROW: Mike Stewart, Tim Jordan. Chris Vinduska, Gary Raleigh. SCHOLASTIC TEAM: Julie Gooding. Richard Genandt. Melissa Krispense. Mike Stewart. Stephanie Williams. Sponsor Mr. Kirk Newcom. The fir9t-ever MHS Scholastic Team came alive in ’85. The six-member team and sponsor. Mr. Kirk Newcom, attended two meets, at El Dorado and Berean Academy. The team won two out of five games altogether, gaining “trivial” experience and having fun. Studying quiz books and playing “Trivial Pursuit,” they learned many common and uncommon facts. When an answer eluded them, the group had a laugh over Mike Stewart’s catch-all reply, “Idi Amin.” WO RK Business skills were put to the test at the two contests the Business Team attended. The first meet was hosted by Bethel College. Centre held the CVL meet, at which Marion placed fourth. In individual categories. Sue Webb placed second in Typing II. Stephanie Williams took first in Accounting I while Jacquie Cusick came in second. Cusick also placed fourth in Adding Machines. General Business winners were Chris Vin- duska, first, and Jennifer Stinchcomb. second. Michelle Thole placed fifth in Data-Processing. MATH TEAM—FIRST ROW: Mike Stewart. Richard Genandt. Chris Webb. SE- COND ROW: Mark Meisinger, Darla Evans. Gina Schafer. Denise Sellers. Melissa Krispense. Brian Kramer. THIRD ROW: Dean Baldwin. Joan Vinduska. Lynette Laloutte, Julie Gooding. Stephanie Williams, Chantal Nienstedt. Carl Abbott. FOURTH ROW: Diane Vantuyl. Michelle Thole. Brad Tice. Debbie Socolofsky, Dale Heidebrecht. Marion High School was the proud host of the 1985 CVL Math Contest. Monday night, March 25, the hall9 were swarming with math students from five schools looking for pencil sharpeners and test rooms. Many were busy cramming for analytic geometry, algebra simplification, word problems, or their particular part of a team test. Mr. Rex Wilson, Marion math instructor, coordinated the contest, which was attended by Centre, Chase County, Council Grove, Herington, and Marion. Marion individuals captured one 1st, two 2nd, eight 3rd, one 4th, and two 5th places. It all added up to an over-all fourth place finish for the team. Teams 59 Social Science Expands Curriculum Gaining credit hours for govern- ment, studying the Civil War, iden- tifying geological landmarks, and learning more about one's self and why society is the way it is were only a few of the many areas covered in the social sciences under the direction of Mrs. Pat Jackson and Mr. Greg Wyatt. The social science department at MHS would have been incomplete without the experience and dedication of Jackson. She taught World Systems, Government, and Current History. World Systems included topographical information on world continents and water areas, and the understanding of traditional and modern living in different cultures. Because it was an election year. Government classes dealt a great deal with the voting process. A mock election was held for the school, in which Ronald Reagan was the hands-down winner for President. Giving a speech on an important issue is one task Diane Bernhardt is completing in World Systems. Credit hours were required of the seniors to help them recognize the responsibilities as well as freedoms of a democracy. Jackson also taught Current History. Wyatt, a first-year teacher, taught American History and Psychology. He felt the year was a learning ex- perience, but fun and enjoyable. In addition to stressing the Civil War in History, Wyatt taught his students all about the map by tacking Teanna Matz's Gummi Bears to its various regions. For special emphasis, he hung a red one on Russia. Improvements Wyatt hoped to see in the future included more current, Kansas, and Marion County history, and more student participation in Psychology experiments and ob- servations. Jackson felt that all students should take a World History course to prepare for History and Government. Gloria Gomez works diligently to complete one of many government assignments. Mr. Wyatt thumbs through the History book to aid Troy Thrasher in finding an answer. 60 Social Studies. Computers: Friend or Foe? Kevin Burkholder carefully flowcharts a com- puter program. Completing a computer program involves finding and correcting the mistakes, as Mike Waner and Carey Jost scan their programs for bugs.” Computer technology was a rapidly advancing and popular field in the mid-80's. About 25 students enrolled in computer courses under Mr. Don Molleker in 1985. only the second year for computer classes to be offered at MHS. In the two beginning classes, many students found the computers to be a source of great fun and interest. Others gritted their teeth and referred to their machines as “that stupid com- puter. The students learned to write their own programs in BASIC com- puter language on Apple II computers, and draw pictures using graphics. The advanced computer class con- sisted of eight seniors digging into the more complicated aspects of com- puter science. They wrote programs for the use of students at the Elemen- tary School, and attempted to pro- gram the game Blackjack. Learning the new Pascal language proved to be a rough task, although a few liked it better than BASIC. The students, delighted when Mo’s (Molleker) hackles went up, enjoyed teasing him about copying Pascal programs. It was a frustrating year in the eyes of those who didn't grasp the techni- que of being user-friendly with the computers. It was a whiz for the ones who caught on easily to the com- puters. Senior Todd Siebert perhaps expressed the feelings of many. When he heard the hum of the disk drive after many thwarted attempts to perfect and save a program, he was observed to lean back in his chair and sigh, “Music to my ears! A smile lights Tim Iordan’s face as he finally finishes typing in a new program. Computer 61 Survival of the Fittest Survival of the fittest. Is it kayaking down the turbulent waters of Mud Creek? Or running a grueling obstacle course through Marion Central Park? No. it's learning the skills of- fered in business classes at Marion High School. All careers have jobs that are based on business concepts. Everyday liv- ing revolves around business concepts. Everyone works and lives in our society and so they need these basic survival skills,” said.Mrs. Helen Reznicek. business instructor. Typing and General Business were taught by Mr. Bill Pickering. Typing has become an essential tool of com- munication at home, in school, business, and government, Pickering said. General Business included basic information as to how businesses are organized and affected by technology: the function of banks and understanding how to use bank services: and how to use credit. Clerical Office Procedures, a new course, Accounting and Business Math were instructed by Reznicek. Accounting focused on organized record-keeping. Business Math was the practical application of math in everyday situations. Clerical Office Procedures classes studied filing procedures, elec- tronic calculator skills, computer files, telephone techniques, office duties, electronic typewriter usage, careers, and job in- terviews. Jacquie Cusick, a senior enrolled in both Accounting and Clerical Office Procedures, was asked which class helped her the most. Like I told Mrs. Reznicek, the first night at work, I used everything I'd learned in both classes...Clerical Office Procedures helped me in doing things. Accounting helped me understand it. Checking it out. General Business students, including Jamie Fitzpatrick. Tonya Johnson, and Michael Ottensmeier are industriously filling out their practice set checkbooks. Oh. the joy of spending money (even if it‘s not yours)! Wendy Winter and Jen- nifer Stinchcomb compare their checking accounts as they work through prac- tice sets in General Business. Raquel Allison gives the adding machine a calculating glance as she types in her assignment. 62 Business The Warrior Tale You want me to do what? Dale Heidebrecht glowers at the announcement of a new Yearbook assignment. X-ecto knife in hand. Business Manager Rhonda Casey concentrates on getting the type down straight for an ad. If walls could talk, indeed, if walls could speak of what they heard within their confines, the blue walls of the Yearbook room in 1985 would have an exciting tale to tell. It would probably begin like this: Once upon a time there was a land called MHS. Deep in the recesses of MHS there was a dark cave. Therein dwelt eight high school students and a teacher. They were known throughout the land as the Warrior Yearbook Staff. These nine people were creative, but opinionated. It took them many weeks to agree upon a theme for the 1985 Warrior Yearbook. But after the first hurdle was cleared, they began to sell ads, write copy, take pictures, and work in the scatter- brained way of young journalists. The staff was snail-pace slow. Selling ads dragged on through the entire year. It took almost forever to think of cap- tions and headlines that were just right. Writer's block was a common malady. There were times when they experienced that sheer “climb the walls feeling. Nevertheless, the steady hand and lectures of their advisor, Mrs. Jan Longhofer, kept the heads on the eight students. WARRIOR YEARBOOK STAFF—FIRST ROW: Mathias Nitschke. loan Vin- duska. Melissa Krispense. SECOND ROW: Advisor Mrs. Ian Longhofer. Fawn Keith. Rhonda Casey. Debbie Socolofsky. Julie Gooding. Not pictured: Dale Heidebrecht. Sometimes the staff would escape the deep, dark cave. One day in the fall, the staff piled into Longhofer's gray van and took a trip to Wichita where they attended a Yearbook workshop. That afternoon, they dined out at Chi-Chi’s Mex- ican Restaurant. It was only the beginning of their fun. Christmas time came, and was celebrated with lots of food and a gift exchange. Sending those first pages in was a glorious relief for the entire staff, so they rewarded themselves with another party. Prior to Valentine's Day, staf- fers sold carnations to fellow MHS students as a fund-raiser. On Valentine's Day, the excited staff delivered the red pink and white blossoms, watching in delight as recipients paid to find out from whom each flower came. A spree to K.C. was the idea of one enthusiastic staffer. So on April 27, the busy staff kicked up their heels and sped off to spend a long, jolly day at Worlds of Fun. But the walls of the room did not always hear laughter. The group of nine had their ups and downs, from the thrill of the Orient Express to the disappointment of having to spend sum- mer vacation time finishing the book. Arguments, sharing, tears, laughter, anger, and a great deal of love went into the conception of their brainchild, the 1985 Warrior. They col- lected and recorded MHS memories with intense desire to please. In their struggle to produce a yearbook that portrayed the year 1985 at Marion High School, that staff created some amazing memories of their own. But like all fairytales, the walls would tell of a happy ending — a 1985 Warrior that would live happilv ever after. Yearbook 63 Physical Aspects Rank High All MHS classes endeavored to improve the mind, but only two concentrated on both the mind and the body as priorities in the classroom. Physical Education for freshmen and Health for sophomores were classes in which learning was a must, and not learning something was virtually impossible. In Phys. Ed., students exerted themselves by using their bodies to lift, run, pull, press and climb in many different ac- tivities. In Health, sophomores were busy learning the how's and why’s of their physical beings. In-depth studies of the en- vironment, what it contains and how it effects the human body and mind were also covered. Mr. Marion Ogden, who taught gym and health-related classes for 17 years, stated that he didn't feel there was anything taught in either class that wasn’t important. He also related his dreams of a new gym, a requirement of 2 years of P.E., the constant availability of the weight rooms to students and district-wide effort for coordinating the health program. Marion Pharmacist Marlin Buckholtz presents an informative speech to the Sophomore Health classes. f 64 P.E.-Health Denise Sellers prepares to run to first base efter careful aim resulted in e hit during a P.E. softball game. Paul Jackson does some 'extra' reading in Mr. Ogden's Heelth class. Spirit: A Way of Life Involvement was the name of the game and everyone participated. The cheerleaders yelled boldly to the crowd and the crowd bellowed back. The pep band rocked as a kickoff took place, exerted their energies during half time and between basketball games. The audience watched in an- ticipation, caught up in the mood. Warrior excitement peaked. Spirit flourished. The day began as usual. The daily announcements included something about the pep rally and the game that evening. Everyone became conscious of the excitement. In the weeks before Homecoming and Queen of Courts, spirit was evi- dent in the unusual mode of dress and the decor which adorned the halls. It became a way of life for MHS War- riors as the spirit stick was dangled before them and carefully awarded to the most spirited class. But this day was different. By 3:05 students and teachers alike were ready to get out of class for the pep rally. All entered the gym to the rhythmic rumble of the pep band. After the flag salute, the cheerleaders, having attended sum- mer cheerleading camps, were thoroughly prepared to project their energies. And that they did in the form of set cheers, skits, and cheers in which the entire crowd participated. Finally the coaches were asked to make enthusiastic comments. Game time rolled around almost too soon, but most managed to attend at least one of the sometimes five games held in both Marion and Florence. The crowds enjoyed joining in cheers and listening to the free spirited music of the band. Seven senior guys filled with spirit and pride formed the Fun Bunch, their own idea of rah! rah! squad. The game always came to an end, but it didn't mean the end of the fun. Basketball season became the guinea pig in the experiment of after-game dances. These shindigs were general- ly quite popular thus receiving great support. Going home tired, everybody knew that although the game may not have been a triumph, the Warriors had enough spirit to rise again. —Top to Bottom: Mike Stewart. )oe Graham, lay Sandwell. Scott Heidebrecht, Rich Genandt. Ed Hett. Chris Meierhoff. Football Cheerleading Squad: Cheryl Stoltenberg. Diane Vantuyl. Cerece Smith. Vickie Schaffer (bottom). Basketball Cheerleaders: Tawnya Ludwig. Robin Wineinger. Nancy Swartz. Julie Plenert, Fawn Keith. Lorri Challacombe. Jill Dannenfelser. Gail Walker. Spirit: Super Pride, Intense Reaction, Invigorating Triumph Feature 64A Foreign Language: Fun Facts The foreign language department mixed old and new faces in classes ranging from Spanish I and II to Ger- man I and III. Reaching to the depths of history, culture and language of Mexico and Germany. Mrs. JoAnn Good, instructor, combined fun with learning as students studied to master the language of their choice. There were films, student presentations, speeches and the highlight the games. ‘Toss the Frog,’ ’Categories' and ’Lo Tengo! or Ich habe es!' (Bingo) all in another language. Learning the Language was a goal but the students gained more than just an ability to converse. Mrs. Good stressed many aspects of the native country with em- phasis on its people, customs and foods. A discussion panel including Ger- man student Mathias Nitschke. Danish student Henrik Pederson, and two German visitors was set up by Mrs. Good. German students and other interested students attending asked the four panel members ques- tions ranging from German govern- ment to questions about dating in Ger- many. The idea of visiting Mexico in ’85” sparked Spanish students, a few Ger- man students, and Mrs. Good to spend time planning for the trip. They sold advent calendars and had bake sales to make money, waiting in anticipation for that day when they finally stepped on Mexican soil. As the year drew to a close, the class ended but the language had become a part of each foreign language student. Instructor Mrs. loAnn Good helps Dean Baldwin as the rest of the Spanish I class finally takes a breakjin practicing their n’s and trilled r's in anticipation of the bell. Brian Dannenfelser studies his Spanish while visions of Mexico dance through his head. Der. die or das? The German I class exhibits different reactions to this new twist in the German language. 64B Foreign Language FLC Members: Seated: Melissa Krispense. Barbara Britton. Diana Hastings. Beth Snelling. Lynette Lalouette.and Chantal Nienstedt. Second Row: Greg Tice. Jason Bina, Dale Heidebrecht. Kristi Enos. Carol Laue. Kelley Enos. Debbie Socolofsky. and Richard Genandt. Third Row: Chris Blackman. Brad Tice. Mike Bina. Craig Mueller. Jane Silhan. Cheryl Stoltenberg. Michele Bina. Karen Genandt. and Teanna Matz. Fourth Row: Larry Britton. Sheila Weber. Marcia Gooding. Diane Vantuyl. Nancy Swartz. Tina Miller. Connie Bernhardt, and Joan Vinduska. Top Row: Carl Ab- bott. Henrik Pederson. April Ogden. Mike Stewart. Wendy Hett. and Mrs. JoAnn Good. Not Pictured: Michelle Foth. Fawn Keith. Mathias Nitschke. Foreign Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Tu hablos espaffol? Par le vou France? Do you speak German? Do you speak Spanish? Do you speak French? Foreign Language Club members answered yes” or at least a little.” The impact of FLC was felt throughout the school as sponsor Mrs. JoAnn Good made the organization an active part of the 84-85 year. Members of the group were exposed to different cultures and the lingo became familiar instead of foreign. Membership increased this year from twenty-six to forty members, which may have been triggered when FLC evolved out of Spanish Club. It now involves German students as well as those studying Spanish. When ask- ed how she felt about the increase in student involvement for FLC, Mrs. Good replied, ‘T think the increase is wonderful, and I think it all derived from an overall interest in foreign languages.” Mrs. Good also stated that a future goal of FLC is to begin sponsoring pep assemblies, dances, and other school activities. After a busy and productive year, this organization did “Adieu to the 84-85 school year with the familiar '‘Aufwiedersehen” and ‘‘Adios, Amigos.” Becomes Familiar Are you sure this is the way they Dance in Mexico?” Richard Genandt seems to be asking FLC spon- sor JoAnn Good. Foreign Language Club 64C Rainbow Memories Senior memories. Like the colors of a rainbow, they come together in our minds shimmering in the light of the past. 1981 greeted these Freshmen, green from inexperience, with an ex- citing new way of life: high school. They had to adjust to being on the bot- tom of the heap, working all over again to make it to the top. And they did. being the first freshman class in many years to win the Spirit Stick. It was a time of watching where to go for classes, watching the manners of upperclassmen in order to fit in. wat- ching to make sure some Senior didn't “whitewash them. 1982, their sophomore year, was mainly a blue year, a year of transi- tion. The newness of being Freshmen had worn off. the excitement of being Seniors too far off to be felt. So they pitched in to do the traditional sophomore activity—selling magazines, and set a new record of over $1,700 in profits. Their elephant float also captured first place in the Old Settlers’ Day float contest. 1983 finally arrived, a bright gold year of achievement for the Juniors. They kicked off the year by winning ♦he OSD float contest with Snoopy, snatching victory from the Sophomores for the first time in four years. The smell of chocolate filled the halls during the fall when they sold candy bars to raise money for the prom. But before the prom came Queen of Courts Spirit Week, and they put all their energies into the pep that won the the Spirit Stick. May came, and their solid-gold spirit was poured into efforts to make the prom a special night for all. 1984: the red-letter year— SENIORS! The year began when the 1984 Seniors turned their tassels and the Juniors turned their rings. Being a Senior meant special times and privileges, as well as responsibilities. Senior spirit was red-hot, attaining once again the Spirit Stick during Homecoming Spirit Week. For the third year in a row. they were award- ed first prize in the OSD float contest with their Kermit and Keep America Clean and Green. There was excite- ment of ordering senior keys and an- nouncements, and exchanging senior pictures. For the college-bound there came the dreaded ACTs. It was time to really begin deciding where to attend college. The joy of being accepted at the chosen school was a new thrill for each who applied. The responsibilities of being Seniors accompanied their privilege of being school leaders. These 17- and 18-year-olds were respected, copied, criticized, admired. It was a growing up experience like no other. May brought Prom, a once-in-a-life- time night, created uniquely for the Seniors. It was a night to enjoy, a time to cast cares away and live. The end of school was now in sight, the count- down of days wound down—and then—just as suddenly as it had begun four years ago, high school was over. ‘Tve always wanted my senior year to get here, but now that it’s here, I want it to last forever. Chris Meierhoff ex- pressed the feeling of many of the Seniors. All those wonderful times, heartaches, joys, laughter, trials, and tears were now just memories; precious, colorful memories. Graduation: receiving that hard- earned diploma, turning the tassel, was a true commencement. 1985 was the pot of gold at the end of one rain- bow, the beginning of another filled with new hopes, dreams, and ex- periences for the 52 special people. No longer Seniors. 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Stephanie William Skwuj Winkle 64H Seniors In A Nutshell BRENDA BERG: Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4: FFA 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA Officer 1. 2; Claes Of- ficer 2. 3. 4: Business Contest 2: Honor Roll 1. 2. 3. 4; Honor Banquet 1. 2. 3. 4; State Music Contest 1; Acappella Choir 1; Chorus Officer 1: Science Club 3; Yearbook 3; Stuco 1; Mascot 4. MICHELE BINA: Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; U.N. Delegate 4; Honor Roll 1. 2; Honor Banquet 1. 2; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Band Officer: Chorus 2. 3. 4; Swing Singers 3. 4; State Music Contest 1. 2. 3. 4; Acappella Choir 1; Chorus Officer 4; Musical 4; Volleyball All-CVL Team 3. 4; Quean of Courts Candidate 4; Foreign Language Club 3. 4; Foreign Language Club Officer 4: Sax Quartet 1. 2. 3. 4; Volleyball Most Inspirational Player 3. 4: Basketball Lady Warrior of the Year 4; Pep Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 3. 4. JOHN BRANSON: Football 1. 2; Band 1. 2. 3; Chorus 1; Acappella Choir 1. PATTY CARROLL: Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1; Class Officer 1: Business Con- test 4; U.N. Delegate 4; Honor Roll 1. 4: Honor Banquet 4; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Swing Singers 3. 4; State Music Contest 1; Acappella Choir 1; Musical 3. 4; Track Manager 3. 4; Queen of Courts Candidate 4; FHA 1; Stuco 3. 4; Stuco President 4; Volleyball Most Inspirational Player 2. 3: Who's Who Among American High School Students 4; U.S. Achievement Academy 4: U.S. Student Council Awards 4; Basketball Statistician 1. 2. 3. 4. GLORIA GOMEZ: Art Awards 4. JULIE GOODING: Math Contest 1. 2. 3. 4; Business Contest 1; Scholar Bowl 4; U.N. Delegate 4; Honor Roll 2. 3. 4; Honor Banquet 2. 3. 4; Chorus 2; Foreign Language Club 3: FHA 2. 3. 4; FHA Officer 3: Yearbook 2. 3.4; FHA District Of- ficer 4. JOE GRAHAM: Golf 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3; FFA 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA Officer 3. 4; Math Contest 1. 2. 3. 4; Honor Roll 2. 4; Honor Banquet 4; Foreign Language Club 3. JEFF HARPER: Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Of- ficer 4; Chorus 2. 3. 4; State Music Contest 1: Acappella Choir 1; All CVL Team Honorable Mention 4; Queen of Courts Escort 4; Homecoming Queen Escort 4. SCOTT HEIDEBRECHT: Football 3; Golf 1. 2. 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3; FFA 4. Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Jazz Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4; Swing Singers 3. 4; Acappella Choir 1. 2; Musical 3. 4; District Choir 3; Foreign Language Club 3; Forensics 2. ED HETT: Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Golf 1. 2. 3; FFA 1. 2. 3. 4: FFA Officer 1; Band 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus Officer 4; Musical 4. LORRI CHALLACOMBE: Volleyball 2. 3. 4; Cheerleader 3. 4; Track 1. 2; FFA Sweetheart 3: Honor Roll 2. 3. 4; Honor Banquet 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Acappella Choir 1; Musical 4; Sport Manager 4; Foreign Language Club 3. IACQUEUNE CUSICK: Math Contest 1; Business Contest 4. Honor Roll 1. 2. 3. 4; Honor Banquet 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 2; Foreign Language Club 1; Yearbook 2. 3: Forensics 1: Salutatorian 4. BRET DANNENFELSER: Golf 1; FFA 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA Officer 3. 4; FFA South Cen- tral District Officer 3. 4; Class Officer 2. 3. 4; Business Contest 3; Honor Roll 1, 2. 3. 4; Honor Banquet 1. 2. 4; Band 1. 2. 3; Jazz Band 1. 3; Chrous 2; Swing Singers 1.2; State Music Contest 1: Acappella Choir 1; Musical 1: District Choir 2; Boys' State 3; Football Manager 1; Science Club 1; Yearbook 3; Forensics 1; Stuco 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4. MELANIE DRUSE: Business Contest 2. 3: Honor Roll 1. 2. 3. 4: Honor Banquet 1. 2. 3; State Music Contest 1. Acappella Choir; FHA 2. RICHARD FINE: Football 1: Track 4; Boys' State 4; Baseball 1. 2. JOE FITZPATRICK: Acappella Choir 1; Art Awards. RICHARD GENANDT: Basketball 1. 4; Math Contest 1. 2. 3. 4; Business Contest 2. 3; Scholar Bowl 4; U.N. Delegate 4; Honor Roll 1. 2. 3. 4; Honor Banquet 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1; Jazz Band; Chorus 2; State Music Contest 1; Acappella Choir 1; Musical 4; Boys' State 3: Science Club 3: Science Club Officer 3: Foreign Language Club 3. 4; Foreign Language Club Officer 4; Who's Who Among American High School Student 4; National Honor Society 4. DON HETT: Football 1. 2. 3. 4: FFA 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Officer 1; Track 1. JOE HOCKENSMITH: Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3: U.N. Delegate 4: Honor Roll 1. 2. 3. 4; Foreign Language Club 1, 2; FHA 4: Stuco 1. 2. 3.4; Stuco Officer 4. LESLIE JEFFREY: Chorus 2. 3. 4; State Music Contest 1; Acappella Choir 1; Foreign Language Club 1. 2; FHA 4. MIKE JORDAN: Golf 1. 2. 4: U.N. Delegate 4; Honor Roll 3; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Jazz Band 4; State Music Contest 1. 2; Acappella Choir 1; Musical 4: Sport Manager 2, 3. 4: Who's Who in American High Schools 4; Art Award 4. CAREY JOST: Golf 2. 3; Class Officer 3; Band 1. 2; State Music Contest 1; Acap- pella Choir 1. MIKE KELSEY: Football 1. 2. 3. 4. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Officer 3: Math Contest 1; U.N. Delegate 4; Honor Roll 1. 2. 4; Honor Banquet 1; Band 1: Chorus 2; State Music Contest 1; Acappella Choir 1; All CVL Team Honorable Mention in Basketball 4; Queen of Courts Escort 4: Homecoming Escort 4; Science Club 1; Stuco 4; Art Award 1. 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 4. Distinquished Students of America 4: U.S. Achievement Academy 4. LEE KRICH: TAMMY KRICH: Chorus 2; State Music Contest 1. 2; Acappella Choir 1; District Choir 1. 2; FHA 1. 2. Best seats in the house go to the seniors of '85 as they set an example for underclassmen at an assembly. Senior Achievements 65 TAWYNA LUDWIG: Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4: Cheerleader 2. 3; Track 1: Golf 3; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Swing Singers 4. Acappella Choir 1; Musical 4. Outstanding Senior Girl 4: Co-Valedictorian 4. JOHN MARTINEZ: Football 1. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4. U.N. Delegate 4; State Music Contest 1; Acappella Choir 1; Foreign Language Club 1. 2: FHA 4: Mr. FHA 4. CHRIS MEIERHOFF: Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2: Basketball 1. 2. 3: FFA 3. 4. FFA Officer 4; Honor Roll 4: Honor Banquet 4: Chorus 2. 3. 4; Swing Singers 3. 4: State Music Contest 1; Acappella Choir 1; Chorus Officer 4: Musical 3. 4: Science Club 3. 4; Foreign Language Club 1. 2; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4: Washington Conference Program 3: Art Award 4. TOMI MONROE: Cheerleader I. 2; FFA 1. 2; FFA Sweetheart Candidate 3; Chorus 4; State Music Contest 1; Acappella Choir 1; Musical 4: Foreign Language Club 3. KATRINA MOORE: Volleyball 1. 2. 4. Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; U.N. Delegate 4; Honor Roll 4. Band 1. 3. 4; Jazz Band 1; Chorus 2. 3. 4; State Music Contest 1; Musical 4. Forensics 1: Tennis 3: FHA 1. 2; Who's Who Among American High School Students 4; Pep Club 3. YVONNE MOORE: Basketball 1. 3. 4. Band 1. 3. 4: Chorus 3. 4: FHA 1. SHERRY OLSEN: Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1; Basketball 2. 3. 4. FFA 1; U.N. Delegate 4: State Music Contest 1; Acappella Choir 1: FHA 4; FFA Sweetheart Candidate 3. IULIE PLENERT: Volleyball 1. 2. 3; Cheerleader 2. 3. 4; FFA 2. 3. 4; Honor Roll 1. 2. 3: Honor Banquet 1. 2. 3; Acappella Choir 2: Science Club 3: FFA Sweetheart Candidate 3. GARY RALEIGH: Golf 2. 3. 4. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA Officer 3. 4; Business Contest 4: Honor Roll 2. 3. 4: Honor Banquet 2. 3: Band 1. 2. 3: Jazz Band 2. 3; Chorus 2; State Music Contest 1; Acappella Choir 1: Boys' State Alternate 3: Queen of Courts Escort 4: Science Club 3: FFA Washington Con- ference Scholarship Award 2. KEVIN REID: Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Chorus 2; State Music Contest 1. 2: Acappella Choir 1; District Choir 1. 2; All-CVL Team Linebacker Football-2nd Team 4; Homecoming Queen Escort 4. WES RIGGS: Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 3: FFA 1. 2. 3: U.N. Delegate 4: State Music Contest 1: Acappella Choir 1; All-CVL Team Football Honorable Mention 3. IAY SANDWELL: Football 2. 3. 4; FFA 1. 2. 3. 4: Honor Roll 1. 3: Honor Banquet 3; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Jazz Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Band Officer 4; Chorus 2. 3. 4: Swing Singers 3. 4. State Mtisic Contest 1. 2. 4; Acappella Choir 1: Chorus Officer 4; Musical 2. 3. 4; District Choir 3. IANICE SEIFERT: FHA 1. 2. 3. 4. TODD SIEBERT: FFA 1. 2. 3. 4: FFA Officer 4; Honor Roll 1. 2, 3. 4: Honor Ban- quet 2. 3. 4; Who's Who Among American High School Students 3. 4. LEANN SNELLING: Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 3. 4; State Track Meet 1. 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; FFA Sweetheart Can- didate 3: Class Officer 4; Honor Roll 2. 3. 4; Honor Banquet 2. 3. 4; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Swing Singer 3. 4; State Music Contest 1; Acappella Choir 1. Chorus Officer 4; Musical 3. 4: Outstanding Girl Athlete 4: All-CVL Team Volleyball 3. 4; Honorable Mention Basketball 4; Queen of Courts 4: Science Club 3; Stuco 4; Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4; U.S. Achievement Academy 4: U.S. Student Council Award 4. MIKE STEWART: Math Contest 1. 2. 3. 4: Business Contest 3.4: Scholar Bowl 4; U.N. Delegate 4: Honor Roll 1. 2. 3. 4; Honor Banquet 1. 2. 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Jazz Band 1. 2. 3. 4. Band Officer 3. 4; Chorus 2. 3.4; Swing Singers 2. 3. 4. State Music Contest 1. 2. 3; Acappella Choir 1; Musical 1. 3. 4; District Choir 2. 3; Boys’ State 3; Science Club 2. 3; Foreign Language Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Boys’ Quartet 2. 3. 4; Women's Federated Club Solo Contest 1. 2. 3; Who's Who Among American High School Students 3. 4; KU Alumni Kansas Scholar 4: Honorable Mention in National Merit Scholarship Competition 3: U.S. Achievement Academy 4; KSU Putnam Scholar 4. 66 Senior Achievements MELISSA KRISPENSE: Math Contest 2. 3. 4: Scholar Bowl 4: U.N. Delegate 4; Honor Roll 1. 2. 3. 4; Honor Banquet 1. 2. 3. 4. Chorus 2. 3; Swing Singers 2. 3. 4; State Music Cpntest 1. 2; Acappella Choir 1: Girls' State 3: Science Club 3-! Foreign Language Club 1. 4; FHA 2. 3: FHA Officer 3: Yearbook 2. 3. 4. Year book Editor i. 4: K.U. Honor Banquet 4. National Merit Honorable Mention 3: Kansas State Scholar 4; Who's Who in American High School! 4; Governor's Scholar Program 4. JERRY STIKA: Golf 1. 2; FFA 1. 3. CHERYL STOLTENBERG: Cheerleader 4: U.N. Delegate 4: Band 1. 2; Flag Corps 2; Homecoming Candidate 4: Foreign Language Club 3. 4: FHA 4. NANCY SWARTZ: Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4; Cheerleader 2. 3. 4; Track 1.2. 4; Golf 3: FFA 1. 2. 3. 4: FFA Officer 3. 4; FFA Sweetheart 3. 4: Honor Roll 1. 2. 4: Honor Banquet 1. 2; Band 2; Flag Corps 2; Chorus 2. 3. 4: Swing Singers 2. 3. 4; State Music Contest 1; Acappella Choir 1: Musical 3. 4: Girls’ State 3; Homecoming Queen 4: Science Club 3; Foreign Language Club 3. 4: Foreign Language Club Officer 4: Stuco 2. 4: Prom Queen 4. RUSS VANNOCKER: Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 3. 4; FFA 1. 2. 3. 4: State Music Contest 1: Acappella Choir 1; All-CVL Football Team 3. 4. MIKE WANER: Football 1. 2. 3: Class Officer 2: State Music Contest 1; Acap- pella Choir 1. CHRIS WEBB: Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Golf 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Officer 2: Math Contest 4: U.N. Delegate 4. Honor Roll 1. 2. 4. Band 1. 2: Jazz Band 1. 2; Chorus 2. 4; Swing Singers 2. 4: State Music Contest 1. 2; Acappella Choir 1; Chorus Officer 1; Musical 4; Outstanding Boy Athlete 4; All-CVL Team Honorable Mention Football and Basketball 4: Queen of Courts Escort 4: Homecoming Queen Escort 4; Science Club 3; Citizenship Award 4; Who’s Who in American High Schools 4: Outstanding Senior Boy 4. STEPHANIE WILLIAMS: Cheerleader 2. 3: Track 1. 2; Class Officer 1; Math Contest 1. 2, 3. 4: Business Contest 1. 3. 4: Scholar Bowl 4: U.N. Delegate 4; Honor Roll 1. 2. 3. 4; Honor Banquet 1. 2. 3. 4. Chorus 2. 3: Swing Singers 2. 3; State Music Contest 1. 2; Acappella Choir 1; Musical 3; Girls’ State 3: Science Club 3; Science Club Officer 3; Foreign Language Club 4; Yearbook 2; Forensics 1; Kansas State Scholar 4; KU Honor Banquet 4: National Merit Association Honorable Mention 3: Who's Who Among American High School Students 3. 4: Governor's Honor Scholars' Program 4; Co-Valedictorian 4. SHERRI WINKLER: Honor Roll 1. 2. 4; Honor Banquet 1. 2. 4; Band 1. 2. 4; Band Officer 4; Drum Majorette 4: Flag Corps 3; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Swing Singers 4: Acappella Choir 1; Musical 4; District Choir 1. 2. 3. 4: Volleyball Manager 1: Homecoming Queen Candidate 4: FHA 2: Who's Who in American High Schools 4. In his bid for the Mr. FHA title. Les Jeffrey applies mascara with a cautious hand. The Good Ole Days Mrs. Pat Jackson — Girls P.E. instructor. 1960. Mrs. Helen Reznicek. Yearbook sponsor during the 1970’s. M.H.S. ain’t what she used to be — and maybe that’s not all bad. Times have changed, but the recollections of M.H.S. alumni bring the Marion High of old back to life. Here are some remem- brances — funny, factual, and fascinating. Once upon a time... -English teacher Janet Varenhorst Longhofer was Queen of Courts. - there was a school newspaper called “Marion High Smoke Sig- nals. - letters were awarded for active pep club membership. - an assembly was held before every holiday break at which a minister spoke, and everyone dressed up. - the school sponsored a Senior Sneak to the Ozarks. - making Christmas suckers was a tradition in Mrs. Ferrell's Home Ec Classes. - all music: band, Girls’ glee. Boys’ glee and choir, was extra curricular. - there was a mid-day activity period. -semester exams were a regular event. -Mary Konarik Griffith, English teacher, was Homecoming Queen. Would you believe... - there were no girls’ sports? - school dances were held in the band room? - girls wore only dresses to school— not shorter than one inch above the knee? - a sprinter ran through ihe hot dog stand at the end of the 75-yard dash? -the Marion Warriors were the Terrible Tribe? - in the 50’s they skipped school to go swimming at the Country Club? - there were mock Homecoming and King of Courts ceremonies? - a typing student brought a junk typewriter to school, put a school cover on it, and to his teacher's horror, threw what appeared to be a school typewriter out an upstairs window? - watergun fights were the in thing? Remember when... (now write your own favorite memories here) Senior Trip to Texomn Lodge. 1965. Legion Hall disquised as a night club for the 1960 Jr.-Sr. Prom. Mr. Rex Wiison — Math instructor. 1965. Feature 67 STATE FARM Insurance Companies Dean Pippin, agent 822 E. Main Marion, KS 382-3363 Beaston Market 308 E. Main free deliveries 382-2153 Williams Service Highway 50 Florence, Kansas 66851 878-4531 68 Ads lHawn Ccwify RECORD) CASESSON INSURANCE MARION, KANSAS 66861-0217 In the Same Business in the Same Place since 1866 220 E. Main P.O.Box 217 316-382-2106 Burger Shake 331 E. Main Marion, Ks. Keep on drumming, Jay. We’re proud of you. Mom, Dad and Family Your Newspaper Since 1869 52 Weeks a Year ★ Entertainment ★Advertising ★News Official newspaper for the cities of Marion, Ramona, Tampa, Lost Springs, Lincolnville, and Florence. SENIORS Bring your yearbook to the Marion County Record and have one of our staff members initial this ad to receive a free 6-month subscription to the Marion County Record. Ads 69 Thompson-Harp Funeral Home Marion 205 Elm 382-2112 awuifrvut rf tfract (faKfuuttf Abstracts and Title Insurance 222 E. Main Marion 382-2130 “Good Luck Seniors Marion True Value Hardware and Gift Shop HIE MANE AEEMAEEMM m 201 East Main Marion 382-2350 Hairstyling Just for You 117 E. Main Marion, KS 382-2213 Sewivid Hcuidume Btli £tit 101 E. fifth Florence, KS 1316) 878-4301 Gene's Tire and Service Center GOODYEAR Complete Auto Service 426 E. Main 382-2115 Marion 70 Ads Best Wishes, Seniors! 231 E. Main Marion, KS 382-2129 Farmers Drovers National Bank IMPLEMENT CO. “The finest in farm equipment” WHITE FARM EQUIPMENT Bush Hog Gehl Owatonna Crustbuster © Western Associates,inc. Marion. Ks. 66861 316 382-3742 Your Kansas Advertising Speciality Firm with Salesmen in Your Area to Serve You Better Lilliston Stihl Chain Saws Ben Qoertz, owner Durham 316-732-3245 or 732-2275 Wife. UJe axe |Mud si yeu. Lwysu, Ww , Dad, Kmy. CHis. Suit and Lindsay Showrooms — 1111 E. 2nd. Wichita 3601 W. 29th. Topeka • Salesmen 316-265-0846 913-273-5600 THUS. T CEAND ASOC ATES Business Counseling end Accounting Tex Planning and Tax Return Preparation 900 C. Main Marion, Kansas 66861 316-382-3321 Van’s, Van’s, Too!, Van’s Man 324 E. Main Marion, Kansas 382-2142 72 Ads Country Flow rs ? We do flowers for all occasions Lincoln and Maple 4 blocks south of high school Marion, KS 66861 382-3400 Caryl's Dairy Palace Marion, Ks. 616 E. Main 382-2624 Marion County Family Physicians Don W. Hodson, M.D. Jeffery L. Martin, M.D. 537 S. Freeborn 382-3722 Marion 603 Main 8784581 Florence P.O. Box 37 924-5213 LincolnviUe PARI CORNER and CARWASH 5th � � 4 Mib K$ m 66851 8784647 Ads 73 MARION MOTOR CENTER Ford'Mercury “Where a good name means a great deal!” 1121 East Main, Marion 382-2323 SEunnb FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. ROUTE 1 BOX 4 MARION, KANSAS 316-382-2188 JIM CHRISTENSEN Duekwall's Congratulations, Chris! 321 E. Main 332 2380 74 Ads Congratulations to the Graduating Class of ’85! 203 E. Main Marion 382-2109 MARION NATIONAL BANK Full Service Bank Ads 75 Your independent Bank TOTAL HNANCIAL SERVICE Dedicated to excellence in serving your needs with integrity and understanding FLORENCE STATE BANK Deposits Insured to $100,000 Member FDIC 878-4421 OWL CAR CAFE Home Style Cooking Featuring A Good Breakfast To Start Your Day A COMPLETE MENU SALAD BAR OPEN 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. MONDAY thru SATURDAY 382-3206 214 E. MAIN «MARION STAN DONNA MAY Character is one of man’s most valued possessions! Gmgmtulations, f Todd! Dad, Mom, and Ty Carbon s TV Authorized Factory Service Zenith—RCA—G.E. Same location for 26 years 430 S. Cedar 382-3130 76 Ads (316) 878-4246 - Phone - (316) 878-4247 Holiday Motel COLOR TV - AIR CONDITIONING - ROOM PHONES Del Darlene Leeds Jc«. SO A 77 Highways Owners Florence, Kansas 66851 MARION LUMBER “Good Luck Seniors” 150 W. Main MAIN STREET AUTO PARTS and REPAIR Repair Parts 382-2605 382-3739 382-2580 Marion 109 S. Main HfcWo KS 947-1651 Ftalume CIms Rutgs CuaUm ftwthij 162 W. Main Marion Flint Hills Clay Works FIRST MAIN MARION, KANSAS 66861 (316) 382-3620 Cktufl VuMMiLt Cujtlai GHU bI VuUmcUm Wedding Smice. LES CELIA BYER Your Armstrong Carpet Studio Furniture, floor covering and Zenitti appliances .the aunty seat 130 East Main ■Working Harder lo Serve You Better Brad Wlldln Marlon, Ks. 66861 Jeannle Wlldln Phone (316) 382-3300 Owners Ads 77 Good luck in the future to our sons. Janie, Thad. I. Kenny. Marge. Steve. Mary Ann. Leland and Kay Sunflower Crushed Stone Ine. m f O Bet s Florence 878-4352 FIRST, to meet your financial needs. B. FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK MARION OFFICE Main and Third P 0 Box C Marion, KS 66861-0076 382-3570 VISA Ptu fSUC insured ANDY FRIESEN - MGR PHONE 1316) 9 7-5705 Phone (316) 9 7-3903 Slap an hj and m ue. Marion, KS Open 24 hrs. 7 8 Ads Longhofer Supply J.l. Case Industrial Equipment New ft Used Marion, Ks. 382-2620 Always be honest, bat not brutal! Lue y«i m L c. F. DANNFNFF.LSF.R R78-4222 St. Luke Hospital LECTURE No. 1 ££g in Horn and Long Term Care Wing Our life's work is life itself. Apanbrnd� 1014 E. Melvin, Marion 3rd Santa Fe 382-3661 382-2177 Ads 79 Tawny a, We love you and miss you. Keep God the center of your life and happiness will be yours. fyE - LIVESTOCK ORDER BUYERS 316-Z73-63Z7 Bonded and bared °o Love, Harold Woerz Marion Mother Dad 316-382-3132 Gene Peacock Strong City 316-273-6602 QOQliQOT K3©e GiQulBBV 404 East Main Marion 382-2435 Busy Bee Honey COOPERATIVE Industrial Park GRAIN and Hillsboro 947-2328 Marion Hillsboro A “TheKind You’ll Canton Lehiah Want Again” Phone 382-2263 Hyde Park Farms MARION COUNTY LAKE CONCESSIONS 015 S. CoMe Marion � 2 2593 Fishing Tackle Ammunition Groceries Live Bait Route 2 Box 100 Marion _________382-3240_________ mapiiiia ‘For all types of roofing and roof repair’ Steve Hett Jim Baldwin 382-2080 878-4446 Tip Top Credit Union Kannady and Associates Real Estate We're telling property pCiTr TIP TOP Highway 56 Ash Street CREDIT UNION Hillsboro 947-3933 We Want to Work «Hti You Rt Residential, Farm Raneh, Ree.-Commercial 382 3569 Marian Ads 81 pizza jn Linda lillard, Manager Sanday - TKanday 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Carry oat HI 11 p.m. Friday ft Saturday 11 a.ia.-11:30 p.m. Carry oat til 12 p.m. East US 56 Hillsboro Phone 947-5550 i ________________________________ 82 Ads Sumhower Photography 107 S. 1st Marum, 382-31 77 Marion MARION Pharmacy MANOR 217 E. Main 382-2135 Marion, KS 382-2191 Farm Bureau Insurance Services Your One Stop Insurance Center R.K. Beauty Shoppe Steve Kill 1102 £ Penver Marion, KS Farm Bureau Insurance 382-3350 382-2530 Ads 83 Jim Davis Air Conditioning Heating Air Conditioning Service on all makes Generator Sales and Rental Backhoe and Trenching Air Conditioning and Refrigerator Rentals 127 E. Main, Marion, Ks. _________382-3501 iUssil. ; I rnirml III 1:11 r fit IwpSr •'« Ml � io w A m d, Mom, ® g| dd, and Glen |w ▼ Midwest Sales and Service Sales Parts Service aw © 84 Ads Mack-Welling O 0 Grocery 423 MAIN FLORENCE, KS. 66851 Lumber Company 'One of Marion's Wonder Stores' 382-2124 MARION AUTO SUPPLY 115 E Main St. Marion, KS 382-2149 Buying a new part for your car? See us first. Dr. Caleb Abbott Optometrist 424 East Main 382-3113 Marion, Kansas 66861 Congratulations, Shelby! Thanks for making the summer such a blast. Good luck in the future and stay in hot pursuit! The Woobees Ads 85 Florence Veterinary Clinic Serving all your small and large animal needs Mike Moore, D.V.M. 424 North Main Florence, KS 66851 (316) 878-4251 or 878-4607 Smitty’s Service Full and Self Service 1220 E. Main Marion, Ks. 382-2470 £QS3D ©aH©$T FJSSBEI Fifth Main- Marion, Ks 66861 FILL' OLK £ 316) 3 2'3?2? Shanklin's Getty Oil Owner-Leasee: Craig Shanklin Highway 50 Florence, KS 878-4597 ' I Couom(uIu(iom i Julie1 c ore proud lone. V'K. Dud, Mom, Murcii) utid Michelle Bret's Butcher Block Custom Processing 101 West 5th Florence 878-4374 K ml 86 Ads r----------------------- Ludwig Truck Line Livestock-Grain-Dry Feed-Ref. Meat Florence, KS 878-4206 Livestock Hauling Since 1922 Don’s Plumbing lO f Building for the Vuncf Marion County ______ area for 25 I;flC.MAR,0NKS- years “The Quality is remembered after the price has been forgotten 809 Weldon Marion Congratulations Seniors of 382-2200 Webster Auto Service 1985 Marion Insurance Center J K Insurance Agency ‘Congratulations, Tomi!’ 106 West Mail Marion, Ks. 382-2108 “Come see us for all your insurance needs” 104 N. 5th Marion, KS 382-3430 SHELTER INSURANCE At Shelter it’s a matter of personal pride. SHJELD SHELTER Feebie Smith Nathan Smith ft 422 E. Main Marion 382-3254 88 Ads WARRIOR BOOSTERS J K Car Wash West Main Marion Iron Kettle Highway 56 Hillsboro 947-3202 David Jensen, D.D.S. 537 S. Freeborn Marion 382-3716 Goertz Furniture 121 N. Main Hillsboro 947-3391 Wint’s 66 Service 918 E. Main Marion 382-3270 Westerhaus Law Office 500 E. Main Marion 382-2186 Dean Schroeder Motor Co. 109 E. D Hillsboro 947-3280 Prudent Travel and Tours 108 N. Main Hillsboro 1-800-362-2115 Morse, Batt, and Brookens 403 E. Main Marion 382-2133 Durham State Bank 200 S. Douglas Durham 732-3451 Sears Catalog Merchant Margaret Sellers Harris Marion 382-2161 Kingfisher’s Inn Marion County Lake Marion 382-8646 Buds Blossoms 1201 E. Main Marion 316 382-3131 Marion County Co-Op P.O. Box 60 Durham-Tampa 732-3315 E.K. Schroeder, D.D.S. 921 E. Main Marion 382-2400 Plenert Tire 1st Main Marion 382-3230 A.J. Coe Plumbing Heating 217 Elm Marion 382-3411 Wheeler Wheeler Law Office 318 E. Main Marion 382-2121 Marion Marble Granite Works 159 W. Main Marion 382-2660 Carr Sons Construction “WE DO IT ALL” Remodeling Repair General Construction Basements - Concrete Work New Homes Commercial - Residential 215 N. 4th Marion 382-2346 309 S. Date Hillsboro 947-3306 89 Warrior Boosters WARRIOR PATRONS Clyde Marsha Ames Steve Mary Ann Hett Martin Sandy Bina Dave Vicki Jackson Greg Mary Beth Bowers Sam, Paula, Tonya, Tiffany Johnson Rev. Mrs. David Branson Bill, Charmaine, Fawn, Ida Keith Bob Pat Brock David Jan Longhofer, Danielle, Gabrielle, Nicholle Bill Shirley Burkholder John Cleo Loomis Larry Carol Burkholder Larry Randee Loomis Mr. Mrs. Gary Carlson P 0 Painters Jim Pat Chamberland Mr. Mrs. Jack Richmond Eugene Marge Christensen Harvey Betty Sanders Jim Judy Christensen Mick Marge Summervill Mr. Mrs. Matthew Classen Rex Margaret Wilson Ron Bev Cooper Mr. Mrs. Claude Wolf Larry, Linda, Matt Gultz Bruce Sandra Hett f Jerry Peggy Hett Warrior Patrons 90 “You’re the Inspiration’’ Rocking to the beat. Regardless of formal attire, dancers cut loose and jam with sounds of the night. The boisterous wind catches Diane Bernhardt's dress as she is escorted down the steps by senior Leslie Jeffrey. Juniors Kenny Fowler and Brenda Boone pause for a moment before the walk around the E.U.M. Church to the banquet hall. Tim Jordan and Darla Evans are ready to begin their first promenade. 92 Prom Brought to Reality After all the hard work is done, junior class spon- sor Mrs. Mary Griffith exuberantly joins in the fun with senior Todd Siebert. Dream a dream. Look beyond the stars to a world created only by the mind and see a vision. Work with human hands to attain that dream. Spend hours planning, deciding, agonizing, doing and re-doing. Fill out invitations, put up wires, hang streamers, set up tables, watch each advance anxiously lest it collapse just one more time. Finish it up with a lick and promise, and stand back to watch it happen. PROM. The juniors of MHS took the respon- sibility of producing a memorable Prom for the 1985 seniors to heart. Long hours of thinking, working, and hoping were consummated the even- ing of Saturday. May 4. in ''You're the Inspiration.” Windy skies greeted the junior and senior promenaders at 6:00 p.m. Girls in formals paraded into the E.U.M. Church on the arms of their elegantly attired escorts for the Banquet at 6:30. The Aulne Boys' Quartet enter- tained the guests with special music. Senior prophecies, written by juniors, were then revealed, as well as senior wills for the juniors. The banquet servers were sophomores Michelle Foth, Dale Heidebrecht, Jill Thole. Jeff Stenzel. Diane Vantuyl, David Hett, Cerece Smith. Mike Padgett. Raquel Allison. Chris Graham. Jill Dannenfelser, and Steve Waner. The wind again hailed couples as they left the banquet. It was an hour until the dance, and cars flooded Main Street, just cruising till the magic hour of 9:00. Some utilized the time to have pictures taken at Sunshower Studio, others to pick up dates. The darkened gym floor, surround- ed by blue and white streamers and spangled with silver stars was brought to life by the rockin' sounds of Vision. Dancing joined with laughter gave each guest moments packed with special remembrances. A new tradi- tion highlighted the night as Prom King and Queen, Seniors Chris Webb and Nancy Swartz, were announced at 10:45. The dance ended, like Cinderella's fairy tale evening, at the last stroke of midnight. Couples streamed out of the gym. choosing either to go home or just drive off alone. Others headed for Russell's TI Restaurant in Newton for breakfast.” The 1985 Prom ended somewhere deep in the hearts of each person. The juniors had triumph, the seniors had a bittersweet mixture of fun and sadness of their last Prom. Sunlight streaked the sky as the morning of May 5 dawned. You're the Inspiration, the dream brought to reality, ceased to be a living moment and became a precious memory. Prom 1985 was over. Streamers, streamers, and more streamers. Teanna Mats. Kodi Sader. and Sue Webb work to help transform the Rym into a new dimension. Prom 93 Nothing is given quite so freely and sometimes taken quite so lightly as ad- vice. Words of wisdom from elders are heard frequently. Upon gradua- tion from the hallowed halls of MHS. the class of '85 undertook the awesome responsibility of imparting bits of advice to their younger classmates. And what are these words of wisdom? To quote the thoughts of one senior, I’m sure as underclassmen you all think that you have a long road ahead of you. Yes, it is a long road, but there is one catch. You are traveling that road at 100 mph and it is very easy to get off the road. Make sure that you don't take any wrong turns or find yourself at a dead-end. You can't make the trip again, so slow down and take in the sights. Some of them aren’t too wonderful, but they will be beneficial.” WORDS TO LIVE BY FROM THE CLASS OF '85: This graduating class is now history, but their words will be repeated again and again by other graduates facing a future on their own and looking back on the past. The following words, written by a member of the class of '85 sum it up for all of us. “It is important to remember, in everything you do, that you alone are responsible for your own actions. If you have not made your best effort to make your world the best it can be, there is no one but yourself to blame. Dedication to being the best you can be always seems a little easier when you look at the positive side. Each oc- curence in life, no matter how great or small, is an opportunity for you to make a better person of yourself. When you live each day to its fullest and give as much of yourself as you have to give, your rewards will take care of themselves. John Martinez tries to tell Jill Thole that she won't win her next race, but she knows differently. Gloria Gomez. Yvonne Moore. Tammy Krich. and Darla Evans know what a light-hearted chat can do for a dull lunch hour. 94 Feature WORK: “It may be fun to drag Main on Saturday night, but you need money to buy gas. So get a haircut and find a job. It may not be fun, but it pays the bills.” Strive to be the best at what you do and then—get better! “Money isn't everything. Try and find work that you en- joy. Don't be afraid to do what needs to be done, whether you like it or not. Give your best and you'll never have to look back with regret. Now Brian. I guarantee that this is what you were looking for, Scott Heidebrecht informs Brian Kramer. LOVE: Never love unless you can bear the faults of a man. and he yours. “Never go out with one girl when another has your ring. Give away as much as poss- ible. for it will all come back to you.” When you love someone you know because it stirs a feel- ing deep inside you (kind of like nausea).” Kodi Sader and Tomi Monroe demonstrate what friendship is all about. LIFE: Life is exciting, but only if YOU make it so. Challenge yourself to be the best you can be. Never be afraid to take a chance. You learn more from trying and failing than you do from choosing the easiest way. Life is what you choose to make it. Sunshine in the heart will be yours if you look at daily blessings, not problems. Carey Josl explains to Mike Bina the conse- quences of being late to class. SCHOOL: Try to excel or give it up! Don't just go along for the ride. School has many ups and downs—usually more downs than ups. So when it has more downs, just skip out and go fishing. Always keep your grades as high as you possibly can. This will help you in many ways, but it is ex- tremely useful for keep- ing your parents off your back. Les Jeffrey and Tim Jordan take time to discuss e new joke. FRIENDS: Keep your friends close, but not so close that they blind you to your own life. Do not worry about following a crowd, your real friends will love you as you are. Always choose your friends wisely. How your friends act tell a lot about yourself. Feature 95 Chris Graham takes advantage of Spirit Week to walk on the wild side. 96 Feature Jim Kern expresses words of encouragement to listeners Fawn Keith. Chantal Nienstedt. and Mathias Nitschke. fill Dannefelser finds that eating hot peppers isn't easy in a spiced up English class. Breaking Training Tomi Monroe and Stacey Long deeply concentrate and soon the table they're surfing on seems like water. Breaking routine, that's what it was all about. From guef speaker Jim Kern to the Stuco-sponsored Beach Party I Marion County Lake, changing the pace was part of wha made the school year more exciting. Dances after home basketball games provided something do rather than dragging Main. Other festivities simply ga? students a chance to put worries of upcoming book report and tests aside. The socializing kept most updated on whj was going on in their friends' lives. And best of all there wb a destination to satisfy parents' where are you going ” During school, rallies and guests were equally aj preciated. Twice during the year spirit week celebration gave students a chance to alter their lines of thought in t| fashion field. Comfortable attire such as pajamas could c seen, as well as green hair. Music provided by visiting colleff groups was refreshing. Then, after the entertainment hearing Mr. Brock say leave five minutes before the la’ bell rang topped off the occasion. Sure, people remembered the school year because i classes and teachers, but the little extras scatter� throughout were like nuts on a hot fudge sundae. One didn have to have them but they certainly added to the final resul' And the Winner is Early in the evening of May 23, many people from the community of Marion gathered in the High School Gymnasium for different purposes, but they all related to the annual Awards Night and Spring Concert. Student Council sponsored the even- ing of music, laughter, and tears. StuCo president Patty Carroll and Vice President Joe Hockensmith hosted the event. Opening the program was Mrs. Rosie Plenert, directing the Mixed Chorus in three numbers. Awards were then given in Spanish and Ger- man, Industrial Arts, FHA, Auto,Stu- dent Council, Art, English and Year- book. The Bausch and Lomb Science Award, Citizenship Award, and David Bryant Scholarship were also given. Mr. Mike Connell directed the con- cert Band in four numbers and closed the evening with the presentation of the outstanding Senior Male and Female Vocalist Awards, John Philip Sousa Award, and Outstanding Senior Musician Award. Mr. James Versch presents Jeff Fitzpatrick and Jane Silhan with art awards. Hockensmith announces the next award while Patty Carroll awaits her turn. 1 Awards Night 97 Graduation: The End And The Beginning Something so magical that it can happen only once in a lifetime occur- red for the class of 1985 on May 26. Walking through the park to the strains of the MHS Band’s rendition of Pomp and Circumstance. they gathered to receive their diplomas in the presence of family, friends and community. The sun was warm on their backs as they sat nervously, and anxiously listened to the invocation by Rev. Gerry Sharp and Baccalaureate Address by Rev. Steve Rankin. The crowd was introduced to the speaker. Dr. Howard Mehlinger, by Miss Maude Thompson, his former elemen- tary teacher. Dr. Mehlinger's keynote cautioned the seniors to be smart, stubborn and lucky. He assured them that following this formula would reward them with success. Making the occasion more mean- ingful was the choir's performance of I’ll Remember You.” For many, the graduation meant having walked through the halls of MHS for the last time, leaving behind all that had been and entering the new world of adulthood with only the memories of yesterdays spent with friends. Closing the doors of the school meant closing a door to the best of times, but in name only. As the class of 1985 departed, they opened a new door to the worlds of college, business and full-time employment. The magic of this life-long memory would never die for the graduates, simply because they held their diplomas in their hands. Everything once dreamed of was finally reality. Now, new dreams filled their places. r School Board President Robert Sellers presents Lee Krich with his diploma while Tawnya Ludwig, Melissa Krispense. and Tammy Krich share in his satisfaction. The senior class chats while waiting for Mr. Brock to explain graduation procedures. 98 Graduation SENIORS OF 1985—FIRST ROW: Sherri Winkler. Petty Carroll. Leann Snelling. Sherry Olsen. Les Jeffrey. Melanie Druse. Melissa Krispense. Julie Plenert. Tomi Monroe. Lorri Challacombe. SECOND ROW: Jeff Harper. Jay Sandwell. Julie Gooding. Nancy Swartz. Bret Dannenfelser. Brenda Berg. Joe Hockensmith. Cheryl Stoltenberg. Jacquie Cusick. Stephanie Williams. Gloria Gomez. Tammy Krich. Janice Seifert. THIRD ROW: Joe Fitzpatrick. John Martinez. Jerry Stika. Yvonne Moore. Tawnya Ludwig. Chris Meierhoff. Mike Stewart. Mike Waner. Chris Webb. Russ Vannocker. Katrina Moore. Joe Graham. Michele Bina. FOURTH ROW: Mike Jordan. Mike Kelsey. Lee Krich. John Branson. Ed Hett. Scott Heidebrecht. Rich Genandt. Todd Seibert. Gary Raleigh. Don Hett. Kevin Reid. Wes Riggs. Carey Jost. Rich Fine. Gloria Gomez smiles as she receives cards and congratulations from family and friends. CO-VALEDICTORIAN: Melissa Krispense CO-VALEDICTORIAN: Stephanie Williams SALUTATORIAN: Jacquie Cusick OUTSTANDING SENIOR GIRL: Melissa Krispense OUTSTANDING SENIOR BOY: Chris Webb HONOR STUDENTS: Brenda Berg Jacquie Cusick Bret Dannenfelser Rich Genandt Julie Gooding Melissa Krispense Todd Siebert The Seniors join the choir to sing together for the last time. Seniors parade toward the day's final destiny: Graduation. Mike Stewart Stephanie Williams Graduation 99 A Abbott. Carl — 16. 19. 29. 31. 52. 59. 64c. 99 Allison. Raquel — 12. 23. 24. 49. 52. 54. 62. 99 Annis. Dan — 31. 57 B Baldwin. Dean — 8. 14. 19. 29. 54. 59. 64b Baliel. Mark — 24. 102. 103 Barnett. Mike — 8. 14. 54. 73 Berg. Brenda — 49. 64d. 65. 99 Bernhardt. Connie — 4. 31. 64c Bernhardt. Diane — 31. 52. 53. 54. 60. 92. 99. 103 Bernhardt. Pat — 24 Bina. Jason — 8. 14. 15. 19. 54. 64c Bina. Mamie — 31. 54 Bina. Michael — 6. 16. 18. 19. 29. 31. 52. 53. 64c. 95. 99. 103 Bina. Michele — 2. 6. 12. 21. 22. 23. 52. 53. 54. 55. 64c. 64e. 85. 99 Bina. Sheri — 12. 14. 23. 29. 52 Blackman. Chris — 8. 14. 30. 54. 64b. 64c. 73 Bolte. Joe — 8. 30. 31. 49 Bolte. Lyle — 14. 18. 49. 54 Boone. Brenda Smith — 31. 92 Branson. John — 44. 64e Branson. Mike — 31 Britton. Barbara — 14. 64c Britton. Ginger — 24 Britton. Larry — 31. 64c Britton. Leah — 14 Britton. Shannon — 14 Brock. Craig — 2. 31. 32. 35. 46. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 73. 99 Brock. Randy — 14. 19. 41. 54 Buchanan. Matt — 14. 19 Burkholder. Kevin — 18. 19. 30. 31. 54. 55. 61 e Carr. Nancy — 31. 35. 46. 52. 54. 71. 99 Carroll. Heather — 4. 12. 14. 52. 54. 99 Carroll. Patty — 2. 12. 21. 41. 52. 53. 59. 64e. 83. 97. 99 Casey. Rhonda — 31. 52. 63. 79. 82 Challacombe. Lorri — 6. 12. 52. 64a. 64e. 99 Challacombe. Steve — 14 Cogdill. Andy — 24 Connell. Dena — 6. 14. 52. 54. 99 Crawford. Randy — 3. 24. 84 Cusick. Jacquie Hett — 6. 59. 64e. 65. 99 P Dannenfelser. Bret — 41. 48. 49. 64d. 99 Dannenfelser. Brian — 19. 31. 41. 54. 55. 64b Dannenfelser. Jill — 12. 24. 25. 64a. 72. 96 Druse. Melanie — 6. 64e. 99 £ Enos. Kelley — 12. 23. 31. 52. 53. 64c. 99. 103 Enos. Kristi — 12. 14. 23. 35. 52. 54. 64c Evans. Darla — 29. 59. 92. 94 F Looking Fine, Richard — 28. 29. 50. 64e. 99 Fitzpatrick. Jamie — 14. 62 Fitzpatrick. Jeff — 2. 8. 29. 31. 32. 35. 52. 53. 54. 55. 97. 99 Fitzpatrick. Joe — 64e. 99 Foth. Michelle — 24. 54. 48 Fowler. Kenny — 31. 47. 92 6 Genandt. Karen — 5. 6. 31. 54. 64c Genandt. Richard — 19. 59. 64a. 64c. 64e. 99 Gomez. Gloria — 60. 64e. 94. 98. 99 Gooding. Julie — 4. 59. 63. 64e. 73. 79. 86. 98. 99 Gooding. Marcia — 31. 64c. 103 Graham. Chris — 24. 47. 49. 54. 96 Graham. Joe — 6. 30. 48. 49. 64a. 64e. 98. 99 Greene. Melonie — 14. 31. 52. 54. 102 H Hansen. Sherri — 14 Harper. Jeff — 8. 19. 21. 29. 52. 64d. 98. 99 Hastings. David — 24 Hastings. Diana — 14. 52. 64b. 64c. 99 Hayen Brent — 31. 49. 56 Heidebrecht. Dale — 5. 16. 19. 24. 29. 41. 52. 53. 54. 55. 59. 63. 64b. 64c. 79. 80. 82. 99 Heidebrecht. Scott — 34. 35. 49. 52. 53. 54. 55. 64a. 64f. 74. 78. 95. 99 Herzet. Jeff — 8. 14. 49 Hett. Amy — 14. 49. 54. 55 Hett. Barbara — 31. 44. 49 Hett. David — 8. 19. 24. 29. 45. 54 Hett. Don — 8. 64f. 99 Hett. Doug — 24. 48 Hett. Ed — 8. 35. 49. 52. 54. 64a. 64f. 68. 78. 99 Hett. Travis — 8. 29. 31 Hett. Wendy — 31. 49. 52. 64c Holub. Shane — 14. 16. 19. 41 Hockensmith. Joe — 8. 41. 50. 58. 64f. 83. 97. 99 Hudlin. Roger — 32. 52. 53 J Jackson. Jeff — 24 Jackson. Paul — 29. 64 Jacobson. John — 15 Jeffrey. Les — 52. 64f. 66. 92. 95. 99 Johnson. Tiffany — 15 Johnson. Tonya — 32. 54. 62. 84 Jordan. Mike — 8. 30. 54. 55. 58. 64f. 99 Jordan. Tim — 32. 49. 59. 61. 92. 95 Jost. Carey — 61. 64f. 95. 97. 99 K Keith. Fawn — 32. 33. 34. 35. 52. 53. 63. 64a. 79. 82. 96. 103 Kelsey. Devin — 8. 24 Kelsey. Mike — 8. 10. 11. 18. 19. 20. 21.41.64f. 99 Kramer. Brian — 8. 29. 32. 33. 52. 53. 54. 55. 59. 95. 99 Kramer. Tim — 14. 52. 54. 56 Krich. Lee — 64f. 98. 99 Krich. Tammy — 45. 64f. 83. 94. 98. 99 Krispense. Melissa — 47. 53. 59. 62. 63. 64c. 64f. 79. 84. 98. 99. 104 Krispense. Todd — 24. 49. 57. 102 The bookworm in everyone emerges during a free moment in the library. I La Cock. Tracy — 15 Lalouette. Lynette — 32. 49. 59. 64c Laue. Carol — 12. 15. 35. 52. 54. 59. 64c. 99 Long. Stacey — 32. 96 Long. Tracey — 23. 32. 52 Looney. Terry — 24. 63. 102 Ludwig. Rolana — 4. 12. 13. 22. 23. 32. 49. 50. 52. 53. 70. 99 Ludwig. Tawnya—6. 12. 50. 52. 53. 64a. 64f. 80. 87. 98. 99. 103 100 Index Back M R Maag. Tricia — 15 Makovec. Jeff — 8. 24. 49. 54. 55 Martinez. John — 8. 40. 64c. 94. 99 Matz. Teanna — 32. 41. 54. 64b, 64c. 80. 93 McLain. Larry — 5. 8. 15. 19. 28. 29. 54. 58 Medina. Isabel — 32 Meierhoff. Chris — 8. 34. 49. 52. 53. 64a. 64g. 65. 78. 99. 102 Meisinger. David — 24. 48. 49. 102 Meisinger. Mark — 15. 49. 56. 59 Miller. Kenny — 15. 29 Miller. Tina — 32. 64c Mills. Mary Margaret — 6. 15. 52. 53. 54 Monroe. Tomi — 52. 64g. 95. 96. 99 Moore. Katrina — 12. 22. 23. 29. 44. 52. 64g. 65. 99 Moore. Tom — 15. 29. 52. 54. 99 Moore. Yvonne — 22. 23. 52. 54. 64g. 94. 99 Mueller. Craig — 16. 19. 32. 64c N Nienstedt. Chantal — 5. 32. 33. 46. 52. 53. 54. 55. 59. 64c. 99 Nitschke. Mathias — 8. 26. 33. 63. 96 0 Ogden. April — 4. 16. 23. 29. 33. 52. 53. 54. 64c Olsen. Sherry — 6. 12. 22. 23. 44. 64g. 65. 98. 99 Ottensmeier. Michael — 15. 29. 62 P Padgett. Mike — 3. 8. 24. 84 Parker. Dena — 24 Pederson. Henrik — 3. 8. 26. 33. 64b. 64c Raleigh. Gary — 19. 21. 30. 59. 64g. 65. 99 Peterson. Dale — 24. 48. 49. 102 Plenert. Julie— 4. 6. 49. 64a. 64g. 65. 99 Raleigh. Mark — 15. 19. 48. 49 Reid. Kevin — 8. 64g. 99 Richmond. Trent — 8. 9. 19. 33 Riggs. Wes — 8. 48. 64g. 99 Robertson. Michael — 4. 8. 33 s Sader. Kodi — 33. 93. 95 Sandwell. Jay — 6. 8. 35. 48. 49. 52. 53. 54. 55. 64a. 64g. 69. 78. 84. 99. 103 Schafer. Gina — 15. 46. 54. 59 Schaffer. Vickie — 24. 45. 49. 52. 54. 64a. 99 Schlehuber. leremy — 25. 64b Seifert. Janice — 50. 64g. 65. 99 Sellers. Denise — 15. 49. 54. 59. 64 Shaw. Julie — 25. 49 Shepek. ]o — 25. 28. 29. 54 Shipman. Tammy — 15. 52. 54 Siebert. Todd — 49. 64h. 65. 76. 93. 99 Silhan. lane — 33. 44. 46. 64c. 97 Smith. Cerece — 25. 54. 64a Smith. John — 15. 16. 19. 29. 54 Snelling. Beth — 33. 41. 49. 64c Snelling. Leann — 12. 20. 21. 22. 23. 29. 41. 49. 52. 53. 64d. 99 Socolofsky. Debbie — 2. 23. 29. 33. 54. 55. 59. 63. 64c. 73. 79 Stenzel. Jeff — 3. 8. 19. 25 Steward. Christi — 4. 5. 12. 15. 52. 54 Stewart. Mike — 52. 53. 54. 55. 59. 64a. 64c. 64h. 65. 103 Stika. ferry — 64h. 99. 102 Stinchcomb. Jennifer — 25. 59. 62. 64b Stoltenberg. Cheryl — 64a. 64c. 64h. 99 Summerville. Stephanie — 15. 54. 58. 59 Swartz. Nancy — 10. 11. 12. 29. 34. 41. 49. 52. 53. 64a. 64c. 64h. 99 T Thole, fill — 12. 23. 25. 29. 54. 64. 94 Thole. Michele — 23. 29. 33. 48. 49. 59 Thrasher. Troy — 16. 19. 29. 33. 60 Tice. Brad — 4. 8. 15. 19. 54. 55. 59. 64c. 73 Tice. Greg — 2. 8. 15. 19. 54. 64c. 73 Trowbridge. Tim — 8. 19. 25. 29. 46 Jeff Fitzpatrick sports a green tuxedo for St. Patrick's Day. v Vannocker. Russ — 8. 48. 64h. 99 Vantuyl. Diane — 5. 23. 25. 29. 54. 59. 64a. 64c Vinduska. Chris — 15. 19. 41. 59 Vinduska. loan — 25. 59. 63. 64c. 79. 82 w Walker. Gail — 12. 25. 64a Walker. Ryan — 8. 28. 29. 33. 49 Waner. Mike — 61. 64h. 98. 99 Waner. Steve — 8. 25. 57 Webb. Chris — 8. 18. 19. 21. 30. 35. 53. 59. 64h Webb. Susan — 4. 12. 33. 41. 54. 59. 93 Weber. Sheila — 4. 25. 64c Wheeler. Mike — 25. 47. 52. 53. 54 Williams. Douglas — 25. 54. 55. 81. 102 Williams. Stephanie — 59. 64h, 98. 99 Wineinger, Robin — 2. 5. 12. 33. 41. 49. 54. 59. 64a Winkler. Sherri — 52. 53. 54. 64h. 83. 99 Winter. Wendy — 25. 62. 102 Marion City Park provides the setting for the mass-band concert on Old Settlers Day. Index 101 A Maze in Memories As all great musicians are known for their eccentricity. Melonie Greene tries a little off- the-wall style of her own on Crazy Day. Sizing up the situation. Jerry Stika chooses a robe for Commencement exercises. Classroom blues need more than medicine to perk up this Health class. Yahoo! Chris Meierhoff tries to get the maximum cheer level from the audience in the applause-rated air- surfing contest. 102 Closing With painstaking care Terry Looney tries to Charlie Chaplin with earrings? No. just Fawn Keith giving an animated demonstration in English class. paint a perfectly round tire on his car. Kelley Enos. Diane Bernhardt and Fawn Keith practice what they sing as they have fun, fun. fun performing in the Spring Pops' Concert. Amazin’ Memories Dear Friends, Linger a moment. Look back over your shoulder. Gaze down the long hallway of your 1985 memory. Retrace in your heart the steps you took. Open the door to the Government room on a May morning and see your friend behind P.J.’s desk telling about a govern- ment department. Glance into Mr. Wyatt’s History class in the fall and relive the Civil War. Walk up to Mrs. Dannenfelser’s desk to hand in your Time Capsule. Get in your seat on Friday in Mrs. Longhofer’s English 9 class and cram for a vocabulary test. Realize the world around you. Feel the pride of being a Kan- san as KS Senator Robert Dole is elected U.S. Senate Majority Leader. Voice an opinion as Kansas Legislature votes to raise the drinking age to 21. Applaud the achievement of the first woman in space, Sally Ride. Watch the celebration of a land- slide victory for President Ronald Reagan in the '84 elections. Hear the nomination of the first woman, Geraldine Ferraro, to the Vice-Presidency. Be awed at medical breakthroughs as se- cond artificial heart recipient William Schroeder progresses. Enjoy the side-splitting comedy of Bill Cosby on The Cosby Show. Know the fear of terrorist in Lebanon and guerillas in Central America. Feel the hunger pangs of the Ethiopian peo- ple as they battle starvation. See the U.S.S.R. replace deceas- ed leader Konstantin Chernenko with new First Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev. Seek answers to questions about the world and about yourself. Ask about friendship, drinking, dating, personal pro- blems, family problems, government decisions, world peace. and even why you had to attend school. Find some of the answers in 1985 day to day living. Continue to search for more solutions in the future. As you look around the final corner of 1985, see the future ahead. Feel a burst of enthusiasm, a tingle of confusion, a touch of sadness, and a mingling of joy as you face thq sum- mer. Prepare to experience life with the wisdom of the lessons you have learned through the year. Learn new things as you walk into tomorrow. Tomorrow is today. The pathways of 1985 will never be traveled again, except in our memories. But we must not forget them. If we remember where we came from, where we're going will become clearer. As we each search our way in life, we should heed these words: Jesus said to him, T am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father, but through me.”’ (John 14:6). We must move on to ac- j complish new goals, meet new friends, learn new lessons, celebrate new victories, make new memories. We must give our best each day to share, care, and better our world. A maze in memories from 1985 is tucked away in our hearts. As we recall them, they will truly prove to be amazin' memories. Sincerely, Melissa Krispense Warrior Editor JOSTENS 104 Goodbye