Menifee County High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Frenchburg, KY)

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Mrs. Ross' students seem excited about getting settled in their new room. There were also changes in the class requirements. The graduating class of 1987 was the first class to need twenty credits instead of eighteen in order to graduate. In years before, it was required for students to have three English, two math, and any two social studies credits. Now the classes must have four English, three math, and two history classes—one of which must be U.S. History. The school also started a new academic program. The program consisted of about fifteen students known as the M-CATS (Menifee County Academic Team). These students participated in many contests during the year. One of the contests was channel 18's In-the-Know. There were also changes in the students. These changes were in their clothes, speaking practices, and as individuals. Fashion always changes, and we saw a lot of that throughout the year. Students wore everything from jeans to jams, T-shirts to big shirts, and prairie skirts to mini-skirts. Of course, one fashion statement that was unusual was wearing two watches at one time and wearing a watch around the ankle. Individual changes occurred everywhere with the stu- dents. Although these personal changes may not have been the best or brought about the best times, they were what made the individual. The Ladycats had an outstanding year with a record of 19-9. Pictured are Jami Trimble and Alma Jo Swartz. These are only a few of the changes that took place at MCHS during the year. These changes came together to make the 1986-87 school year. We can expect many changes during our lives, but these changes are special. These changes made our memories of 1987! TABLE OF CONTENTS Student Life ...................... 5 Seniors ......................... 33 Underclassmen .................... 49 Elementary ....................... 69 Faculty Administration ........... 91 Academics ....................... 103 Athletics ..................... Ill Organizations ................... 131 Spring 86 ...................... 143 Ads ............................. 156 Opening 3

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New elementary building that was constructed this year. As the students filled the halls at MCHS on August 25, they noticed that many things had changed. They saw the old familiar faces of students and teachers along with many new faces. Those faces belonged to new students and new staff members. It didn't take long for the new students to get into the swing of things. Soon, they were considered to be old friends instead of new acquaintances. Even though the students complained about their homework and classes, the staff soon won their respect and gratitude. The old students found that many of the staff members had changed positions, and some of the former staff members had returned after being out of the system for a few years. Teacher James D. Trimble had moved to the principal's position. Terry Young returned to teach and to coach the boys' varsity basketball team, and John Mayer returned to teach music and band. The students also noticed that the halls of MCHS were expanding as well. Construction was started on a new elementary building at the beginning of the school year. The building now holds some state-funded programs along with the kindergarten class and grades 1 through 4. This expansion made more room for the junior high and high school, which had increased after moving all 7th and 8th graders to the high school. James D. Trimble moved from a teaching position up to The Boss. 2 0pening

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Mr. Ballard look over the new position this year as Assistant Principal. Penny Brown and Angela Mullet learn to cook in the new kitchen. Mrs. Thomas' fourth grade takes a moment to relax after the stress and strain of moving to the new building. Mr. Savard became the new head of the high school Gifted and Talented program. Before the new building was completed, the halls were very crowded. 4 0pening A popular new fundraiser at the Fall Festival this year was the jailhouse. Shown are Sheriffs Byron Craig and Eric Stiltner taking Heather Williams to jail.