Marion High School - Warrior Yearbook (Marion, KS)

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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

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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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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