Marion High School - Warrior Yearbook (Marion, KS)

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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

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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

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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