Mazama High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Klamath Falls, OR)

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Who arc these nerds? Troy Ferguson and Richard Hawk added a little pizaz2 to an otherwise ordinary Scum Day. Lorenzo Holmes advertises his great admiration for the Senior class. He was only one of the many decorated by their Seniors. Dan Pieratt thoroughly enjoys himself as he applies an- other layer of face paint on Freshman Lisa Griggs. Lisa was one of the Freshman who thought she had made it through the week without dressing up. Even secretaries Twyla Metier and Jan Hamblin got in on the act. Very few faculty members participated in Welcome Week activities. Welcome Week-9

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Welcome to M.H.S. Spirit, individuality, and a prevailing new at- titude are just a few words that have been used to describe Mazama High School. Another word that has found its place in the history of M.H.S. is tradition. Although Mazama has only been a high school for seven years, it has already established the foundations for long lasting tra- ditions. One tradition that starts off every school year is affectionately known as Welcome Week. This year’s Welcome Week seemed to have toppled all of those in Mazama’s history. Wel- come Week activities took place during the second full week of school. The activities planned by this year s student council were very positive and even the timid Freshmen enjoyed the festivities. The week started when Freshmen were assigned to their Senior big brother or sister, whom they were to obey during the next week. For the ensuing week, many Freshmen attended classes dressed in ballet tutus, pajamas, diapers, and there was even a very masculine Chinese girl. Many Freshmen toted weights or wheelbarrows, sang songs on the Senior stairs, displayed colorful signs promoting the Senior class, and others donned scuba fins in a tribute to Flipper. Welcome Week isn't only for Seniors and “Bagged by his Senior. Freshman Denver Hylcmon listens to the jaunts and cheers of his classmates. Sights like this were very common during Welcome Week. Covering the floors of Valhalla Court with flour are Freshmen Dennis Koger and Amy Bortz. These two used straws to uncover a hidden surprise during Kangaroo Court. We love our Seniors, oh yes we do . . oh Seniors we love you!” These Freshmen who took part in Kangaroo Court sang their praises to the Senior Class. Freshmen; the Juniors and Sophomores got in on the act by participating in dress-up days. Each day of Welcome Week was designated to a certain style of dress. This year the days in- cluded Tourist-Hawaiian, Scum, Sports, Punk, and a day for Seniors to bag' their Freshmen's faces. A large percentage of the student body took part in the activities, many going to great lengths to come to school in very elaborate costumes. The climax of all Welcome Week activities had to be Kangaroo Court. Taking place on Friday, Kangaroo Court was often used as a form of bribery. Many uncooperative Freshmen heard the phrase, Do you want to end up in Kangaroo Court?” That was just what hap- pened to those who failed to obey their Seniors. Kangaroo Court was a mass assembly in Val- halla Court; Freshmen were called from the stands to take part in various activities. A few Freshmen who thought they had gotten through the week without having to dress up were surprised to find their Seniors waiting for them with face paints. Other Freshmen tried to feed each other whipped cream from a can. Some Freshmen held balloons covered with whipped cream in their mouths, while their Sen- iors tried to shave the balloons without popping them. And, of course, there were the ever- popular penny races. But probably the best event was when four lucky Freshmen used straws to blow flour out of a bowl in search of a M Sc M. The result was obvious. Finally, to put an end to Kangaroo Court and Welcome Week, a chorus of Freshmen assem- bled in front of the Senior Class and sang the tune of We love our Seniors, oh yes we do! The next week of school started as usual, but now the Freshmen Class was officially a part of Mazama High School’s student body. 8-Welcome Week

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The bonfire attracts a spirited group A large nu| rity of the M II S. student body enjoyed tin homecoming event. Homecoming Highlights 10-Homecoming Penny Peckenpaugh and Tracy Wood show their school spirit during the homecoming parade. These two individuals were dedicated senior students. rl The 1985 Homecoming Court Freshmen: Chris Howard and Angela Lopez I Sophomores: Scott Neel and Annette Duncan I Juniors: Shawn Leahy and Lara Pound I Seniors: Mike Novosad and Pam McClure I Seniors: Steve Barger and Nicole Arana I Seniors: Eric Kruse and Rhonda Goddard I