Maur Hill High School - Maurite Yearbook (Atchison, KS)

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Once a year, the Maur Hill boarding students are subject to special treat- ment from the faculty as a Christmas gift. The occasion is the annual Head- master's dinner. This year’s dinner was held Wednesday, December 16. The Maur Hill boarders dressed in style and headed for St. Mike’s cafeteria for a dinner which would be served to them by good-humored faculty members. The dinner, prepared by the Maur Hill sisters, consisted of steak, french fries, corn, salad, and a dessert. (left) Nels Melgaard and John Christiansen rib Brother Martin as he humbly serves their pie. Students En joy Faculty Service at lieadmaster s Dinner Patiently awaiting their steaks are Perry Fisher and Gerald Brockington. Student Life Headmaster's Dinner 19

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Girls Geminate at Sadie Gawkins The Sadie Hawkins dance is the annual “Girl Ask Guy” mixer. The dance was held on Friday, Nov. 13, in the Maur Hill gym. This mixer provides the Academy girls with an op- portunity to get a date with the Maurite of their dreams. Thad Purslow, King of Dogpatch, was crowned during an intermis- sion. The music was provided by Astre. He was elected King of Dogpatch by the majority vote of the Academy students. This vote was taken by the Mount Academy students donating money to candidate with the legs which they thought were the best looking. This money was then given to the joint Student Councils. The candidates for King of Dogpatch were: Thad Purslow, senior, Mark Kelly, junior, Chris Riffle, sophomore, and David Buessing, freshman. The band Astre” strikes up another tune at the Sadie Hawkins dance held November 15, 1981. Michele Bromley hangs loose. 18 Student Life Sadie Hawkins Dance Many different dance steps are displayed by the Maurites.

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Academy X-mas Dinner Shows A Change in Tradition The word tradition carries an important meaning to nearly every Academy stu- dent. To them tradition means carrying on such popular customs as freshman initia- tion, class competition in money-raising projects, and the seniority of the up- perclassmen. But, perhaps the most dearly preserved tradition is the annual Christmas dinner. The dinner is a formal affair, with no slacks allowed, and the students are served by the faculty. This year, however, changes in this highly regarded tradition seemed to put the dinner in danger of destruction. These changes included using paper cups instead of the traditional crystal goblets, using paper plates instead of the Academy china plates, and buffet-style serving instead of being served by the faculty. Many students expressed their disappointment and displeasure over this year’s dinner. Academy junior, Martha Van Dyke said “I was very disappointed in this year’s Christmas dinner. I feel that the faculty didn’t put forth enough effort to make the dinner as enjoyable as in years past.” The dinner was held Wednesday, Dec. 16, in the Academy multi-purpose room. The Select Choir entertained the Academy students with Christmas carols during the meal. Other forms of entertainment included a series of games which pitted the classes against each other, and a visit from Santa Claus (Terry Wilson) with a bag full of goodies. Terry Wilson acts out one of his fantasies as Santa Claus. Class presidents compete in an after dinner contest. Susan Adams and Mayuree Cooskul appreciate Mrs. Ostdiek's generous help. Shelley Rawlings stuffs it at the Christmas Dinner. Mona Peabody grins with pleasure after a delicious Christrfias dinner. 20 Student Life Christmas Dinner