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

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A weekend to remember Amy Purslow, newly elected Homecoming Queen is congratulated by her father Mike Purslow. Connie Witte and Matt Siebenmorgan show their dancing style at the Homecoming dance. The band at the dance was “RED”. The 1959 graduating class was celebrating its silver jubilee while Maur Hill Prep was celebrating it golden jubilee. Yes, this was a special Homecoming to remember. The Academy was also busy. The second annual Academy Gold Open was once again held at the Pineview Country Club. The Pep Rally on Friday night was the build up to Saturday and all of its activities. Saturday morning the juniors properly dressed the stadium in gold and black wrappings. Class spirit signs were hung at various places around the stadium, all in preparation for the 2 p.m. football game. Amy Purslow, daughter of Mike and Penny Purslow, was crowned Homecoming queen. She was escort- ed by her father, Mike. The Maur Hill-Academy Pep Club once again provided much enthusiasm and cheering. The junior Ravens won 28-15 over Big 7 archrival Hiawatha. The stadium was packed with faithful fans as the Junior Ravens scalped the Redskins. From 8 to 11 p.m. “Red”, a band out of Wichita, provided danceable rock and roll. The dance was held at the American Legion. Nearly 100 couples found their way to the dance. Yes, this proved to be a weekend to remember. (Story by Shawn T. Boos) The newly crowned queen, Amy Purslow, and king, Kevin Wagner, smile for a moment during the dance. Eighty couples attended the dance. The queen and her court are: Janelle Andra, Bui Petijean, Kim Harrington, Amy Purslow, Karen Wilson, and Michelle Scott, Intramural queen. All are shown here enjoying the game from the queen’s platform. Homecoming 15

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Towering inferno burns A six sided bonfire was the end to a fine spirit week. The sophomore class started on the project during the second week of September. With school and other activities, the main part of the work was done on Saturdays and Sundays. The wood was taken from Dan Bromley’s land. Last year the bonfire was burned down early by unknown persons. The sophomores were not going to let this happen again. A tent was set up on the softball field that overlooks the bonfire. The sophomores took turns staying there from Tuesday on. Jonathan Mize, Atchison sophomore, said, “We were prepared. Everyone had baseball bats or some other device to ward off any would be bonfire burners.” The flames were hot and high after Students, alumni, parents, and faculty gathered after the pep rally to watch the bonfire. The bonfire raised many homecoming spirits. Sophomores worked hard this year to make a six sided bonfire. Work was done on weekends and after school to finish the project. Alex Filla stands back after placing his torch into the bonfire. The three senior football captains were given the honors of lighting the bonfire. the three senior football captains ran down the hill with torches ablaze and set fire to the 22 ft. high and 23 ft. wide bonfire. “We were very pleased with the results. I don’t think Father Barnabas was too happy because of the fireworks in the dummy. But, I think it will be remembered,” said Rich Dickason, Atchison, sophomore. The bonfire was supposed to be limited in height to 20 ft. It was a little higher than that and was wider due to the six sided base. After all the work the sophomores put into the project, it seems they would feel disappointed to see it go up in flames. This was not so, Joey Smith, Atchison sophomore, said, “We all worked well together and were happy to see it go up in flames.” (Story by Shawn T. Boos) Kevin Wagner prepares to light the bonfire on Oct. 12. The bonfire capped off spirit week activities. 14 Bonfire

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Working and going to school can be havoc, but many Maur Hill and Academy students manage it. There are boarders working this year also. These jobs range from cooking — to running the bowling alley. This is the new work-study program. It gives students a chance to earn their tuition. It also provides them with extra spending money, which can be very helpful living in the dorms. Beth Sylvester, York, Neb., junior, said, “Working in the kitchen on Sundays is fun because I get to see everyone in their morning beauty. It also provides me with extra spending money.” “Working in the dorms is fun when working with someone else and it also helps pay for my tuition which makes it worthwhile,” said Connie Witte, Kansas City, Mo., senior. Working gives students many different opportunities. Having extra spending money is fun but it can be difficult to do when many expenses come up. Vickie Bona, Atchison, senior, said, “It is nice to have a job so I can have spending money. However, at times my job interferes with homework and school activities.” “Involving yourself in a job can give you a lot of experiences that others do not have, for example handling money. But sometimes work can be an unpleasant experience as it was recently for me. I quit my job and I am now happily enjoying temporary un- employment,” David Buessing, Atchi- son, senior, said. (Story by Dee Dee Havens) The flower bed next to Howard Hall is given a face lift by Erron Mims. Erron spends six hours a week working to pay for his tuition. (Jr— The study hall is kept clean by Jeff Charlton. This is just one of the many jobs he performs on the work study program. The lunch line is run by Senior David Schuster. For two years, David has run the line smoothly. Jobs give experience 16 Jobs