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

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Mash Cash A Smash Students were given the oppor- tunity to enjoy a new type of activity this year. On Saturday, Feb. 6, the school’s first ‘Mash’ Bash was held in the Maur Hill gym. The theme of the dance centered on the popular TV serial M A S H. Students were asked to come dressed up as one of their favorites from the mobile army surgical hospital in the show. The dance was organized by the joint Maur Hill and Academy Student Councils. They developed the theme of the dance and contracted the band in August. Though the dance was not intended to be a profit-making activity, a small profit was made. Door prizes were also given. The 4077 gets down to the sounds of August. Mickey Harris and Traci Morton operate on the dance floor. 22 Student Life Mash Bash

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Wolters Crowned Tongy Queen Varsity cheerleaders take time for a brief conference. Debbie Wolters is escorted off the floor after be- ing named Queen. Debbie Wolters waits patiently for her crown at Tonganoxie. One of the most anticipated and exciting student events of every year is the annual Tonganoxie Basketball Tournament. In the tournament, eight teams compete for the top spot, as well as a number of trophies, such as Best Pep Section, Up From Under Team, and Best Spectator Section. The tournament, scheduled for Jan. 20-23, was postponed because of poor weather conditions. Each team that attends the tournament elects a queen candidate to represent their school. Debbie Wolters, Academy senior, was nominated the Maur Hill queen candidate. On the final night of the tour- nament, Wolters was crowned queen of the Tonganoxie Tournament. Other honors received included Tom May, Atchison senior, being nam- ed to the All-Tournament Team. Junior Raven basketball team placed fourth in the tournament. The candidates prepare for the judges final decision. B. J. Domann congratulates Queen Wolters. Student Life Tongonoxie Tournament 21

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A Day Off from School Allows Time for Winter Activities Antwan Makoul goes ‘skiing’ on the slopes. Some students enjoy the winter conditions. A very unusual occurrence took place this year at the Academy and Maur Hill. On Friday, Jan. 22, classes were cancelled at both schools due to freezing rain that had fallen on top of snow, which made driving quite hazar- dous. School is rarely called off because so many of the students are boarders who live on campus. Many of the students took advan- tage of the situation by resting or by enjoying the winter conditions, either on foot or on sled. Some of the less fortunate, though, found themselves cursing the weather after an unex- pected fall on the ice. M.H. Students Meet Well-Known Journalist Three Maur Hill representatives from the Tatler staff traveled to Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 5 and 6 for the Jour- nalism Education Association and Na- tional Scholastic Press Association National Convention. The three students, Pat Prohaska, Charlie Richardson, and Tom Curry, as well as their adviser, Jeff Latz, attend- ed lectures and learning sessions at the convention that dealt with jour- nalism arts. They also entered some write-off contests, but did not place as winners in the competition. One of the highlights for the students was the lecture by and personal introduction to Jack Anderson, a widely-read national columnist. Entertainment, in the form of a dance the first night and a movie the second night, was also provided. Charlie Richardson, Jack Anderson, Pat Prohaska, and Thomas Curry meet at the convention. Student Life Special Events 23