McPherson High School - Bullpup Yearbook (Mcpherson, KS)

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irrorin the heart's reflections HS coup es danced the night away in loving arms by Susan Good From the first hushed moment in the Roundhouse to the final tired moment following the dance, Winter Homecom- ing was a series of punctuated memories. Some really upbeat music under the baton of Frosty Tegethoff set the scene as the Roundhouse filled. As Stugo repre- sentatives Ianet Goldsmith and Jeff Schrag introduced the royal court, Patti Neel, Rochelle Schroeder and Amy Smith strolled in, wearing long black skirts, black and gray striped blazers highlighted with red silky blouses. Es- corts for the occasion were Brian Gibson, Kelly Green, Rick Overholt, Javier Na- jera, Danny Reagle, and Jimmy Yianika- polas. Crown bearer Ryan Raush and flower girl Stacey Schrag brought excla- mations from the spectators. Appropriate musical selections were Mixed enseInble's rendition of Hello, and a seranade by Susan Good and lim- my Yianikapolas singing Perhaps Love. Then, finally, the announcement! The queen is - Rochelle Schroeder, and the audience cheered. The afternoon assembly was only one link in a day of exciting events. As a special addition, the Mixed Ensemble sang the Star Spangled Banner just be- fore tip-off of the boys' game. A new note was having previous homecoming royalty appear at halftime before the newly crowned royalty took the floor. Janet Bate, C'83, was escorted by Billy Wolf, C'83, and Kim Moors, '84, was es- corted by Steve Oakes, C'84. After two victories by the teams, ev- eryone moved to the Holiday Manor Convention Center where the entire room shimmered in red and silver and the theme Reflections of the Heart ig- nited and came alive for those who danced and talked poolside, From 10 p.m. until 1 p.m. the music of Eddie Griswald played just the right selections to reflect the mood. Heartfelt thanks were due to Stugo, to Hi-Steppers, wrestling and basketball cheerleaders who spent far into the night decorating the school with colored hearts bearing students' names which set just the right mood. Although dancing was the principal activity of the evening, couples like David Williams and Ronda Anderson, srs., enjoy the coolness of the punch. The intense heat in the convention center made the cold drinks especially refreshing. Serenading the Winter Homecoming royalty, Susan Good and jimmy Yianakopulas, srs., blend their voices in a rendition of Perhaps Love. With the theme being Reflections of the Heart, red and black were the primary colors highlighted with silver. 20! Winter Homecoming

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sprit de corp unites cast, crew xcellence evident in portrayals, set, costumes by Tod Bookless Fighting colds, flu, and mid-terms, the cast and behind the scenes crew of the all school play, The Man Who Cameito Dinner, managed another first when their second night performance topped their first night. Like so many other things during the current year, the 1985 play set many firsts, some of which will hopefully be- come traditional whereas others, at least according to director Barb Cole, will re- main as one-timers only. Perhaps the only major annoyance to the director this year were the infamous wheelchair races as cast members tested their speed and agility during practice runs. The annual threat to calloff the play did not materialize this year for several reasons, mainly because of the strong esprit de corp that developed and was evident among the cast members and crew hands. This unity tightened friend- ships and created an unforgettable bond. Because a much more elaborate set was necessary, many hours of work went into the design and building of it. An- other difficult area was for the costumers to determine how to give added weight by padding the lead character. Although the size of the crowd was frustrating and disappointing to those who had contributed so much in creative talent, effort, hours, and expertise, when the final curtain call was taken and be- fore the cast party at the home of Kathy from a good-natured jokes, few the performance f . . and unctioning troupe. 22!Play ,Whiteside, Cfod Bookless, sr.,J about his Gannon, everyone agreed that being a part of The Man Who Came to Dinner was an experience to be remembered. While relaxing m Ueff Schrag, sr.,J gets an earful from Maggie.