Marshall University High School - Collage Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Lunch Or Brunch? We Still Munch! “Lunch at 10:25? They must be joking! was a typical reaction last fall to the discovery that lunch, or more appropriately, brunch, had been moved to mid-morning. But whether it was to be bacon and eggs or burgers and fries, one of the difficulties faced by M-U students each day was the decision of where to eat. With the open campus policy, the possibilities were endless: students were in junk food heaven. Besides the lunchroom as an option, choices in neighboring Dinky- town included a bakery, a candy store, two fast-food hamburger chains, two pizza parlours, three Italian restaurants, two ice-cream parlours, specialty shops selling potatoes, popcorn or health food, a deli, two grocery stores and a steakhouse. all within a four-block radius of the school. Commented one ninth grader. I really appreci- ated all the choices of where to eat. but sometimes if I didn't have any money there was nowhere to go.” Of course, some students also used their lunchtime to shop or check books out of the public library. One disadvantage connected with the proximity of all the deliccious and mostly un-nutritious food was the danger of gaining weight. Diet pop. juice, and fresh fruits and vegetables were popular among the weight-conscious. Financial difficulties were also experienced by M-U students. It wasn't hard to spend $2.00 or more a day on brunch, which placed quite a strain on people's budgets. Brown-bagging was the solution for some. “I sort of balanced the cost of eating out. Somedays I would just have a Coke, and others I would buy a whole lunch, explained one student. But despite long lines, high prices and those extra pounds, most students enjoyed lunchtime with the freedom of open campus and the wide selection of foods. To date, no-one has been caught skipping! Picture One: Students blanket the front lawn on a sunny day. Picture Two: The House of Hanson arch serves as a refuge from snowballers. Picture Three: The guy’s food on the other side of the table always looks better Picture Four: Left Right Left .. Destination: McDonalds. Picture Five: A balanced meal. Picture Six: Can I have tails? Picture Seven: Kevin Underwood asks; Whal'd ya call this stuff? Lunch Or Brunch? 23

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Hillbillies Have Happy Hoedown The boots were a-stompin’ and the hands were a-clappin’ at the Sadie Hawkins Dance in Dogpatch U.S.A. (i.e. the women’s gym). All of the local farm folk arrived dressed in their designer overalls, plaid shirts and straw hats. ”A lot of that good ol’ moonshine was flowin’, too. admitted Max Herman, who was chosen best-dressed Li'I Abner of 1981. Everyone had a real good time, except for one guy who fell on his behind. drawled Sidney Orchard, elected Daisy Mae. The Dogpatch jail was lively all night, thanks to the Marshalls who hauled in all the law-breaking guys and gals. Occasionally a few law-abiding citizens were thrown in, too. just for good measure. And many lasting relationships were sealed with a kiss under the golden wedding bell of Marryin’ Sam. The square-dance caller really added to the spirit of the event. His excellent records and instant dancing lessons both proved to be successful. He patiently controlled the rowdy behavior of our unusual inner-city country bumpkins. Members of the adminis- tration commented that it was the best Sa- die Hawkins Dance there had been in years, thanks to a variety of hillbillies and a great amount of enthusiasm.” The most surprising thing about the dance was that a profit was made, which proved to be a big boost to the Senior Class. Picture One: Lisa Powers suppresses yawn as she watches a square dance. Picture Two: Sidney and Max. Daisy Mae and Li'l Abner for 1981. Picture Three: Don’t look now! Keith steals a kiss from farmwife Tally. Picture Four: A romantic moment atop a bale of hay. Picture Five: Lisa and Queno partake of the final smooch of their matrimony. 22 Sadie Hawkins

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Vacation Celebration! On December 18th the senior class sponsored the first holiday dance in several years. This event was a nice finishing touch to Marshall-U's pre- vacation activities — in the past two weeks there had been a winter sports pep fest. the seniors’ candy cane sales, and the French Club had been working hard to sell Toblerones (Swiss chocolate) to sponsor their trip to France in the spring. The “Vacation Celebration” featured seniors John Lassman and Cedric Sanford as DJ’s. They played a variety of music, including everything from punk to funk to rock’n'roll. Members of the French Club ran the coat check, while the handicapped students sold refreshments. Although the turnout was not as high as at previous dances this year, those who attended seemed to have had great fun. and most of the time there was a large group of people on the dance floor. Packing for vacation travel, the M-U invitational debate tournament, a wrestling meet, and other events taking place that night were factors that caused a smaller crowd. But in spite of these setbacks the dance was a nice ending to a fun part of the year and a great beginning to the holiday season. Picture One: Dancers get down to the beat at the Vacation Celebration. Picture Two: Mark Mercil casts a seductive glance. Picture Three: Alice Levitt and Ann Sawyer survey potential dance part- ners. Picture Four: Alex and Mark lose themselves in the atmosphere of the dance. Picture Five: Off-beat body move- ment during a new wave number. Picture Six: Paul takes a catnap on Claudia's shoulder in the quieter mood of a slow song. 24 Vacation Dance