Mercer County High School - Highlander Yearbook (Harrodsburg, KY)

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The Climb As the cool temperatures settled in students began prepar- ing for a busy fall. The mountain peak was not yet in view and the climbers had far to go. The athletic season proved to be an exciting one. The football team began its season with a 3 • 0 record, a first at Mercer. The cross country teams lived up to their reputation as they brought home victory after victory. The band was busy not only pepping up the crowd, but also earning many trophies. Athletes were not the only active students. Many seniors were preoccupied with taking the ACT, as were many juniors with the PSAT. Studying seemed to be inevitable for the college bound. Many of the students got into election spirit as Ronald Reagan defeated Walter Mondale for the Presidential office on November 6th. “It was a total blowout!” commented Debbie Hayslett about the final results. However, while some students, like Deb- bie, were concerned about who would be our next President, others were more concerned about getting out of school for Election Day. Although students worked extremely hard at school, they still found things to do that broke the monotonous bore of classes. Homecoming week proved to be a good excuse not to study, as students prepared for the game and dance. Thanksgiving break was a welcomed one, even though it was only two days long. After students returned, they drudged past bare trees over a bed of crimson leaves to enter the winter months. The peak came into sight. An epidemic of broken limbs came through the doors of the school this fall. One victim was Paula Bowen, but. even though her entire leg was in a cast, Paula could not be stopped from cheering at the Homecoming football game. She did, however, need some assistance from Melanie Brogle before she was ready to cheer.

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Choosing a theme for the annual is a busy time for the staff members. However. Gay la McCloud. Robin Reichenbach, Kim McGuire, and Melissa Goodlett find time to look through the pictures taken by the professional photographer for the color layouts. As the chorus begins work on their Christmas program, members must practice with their respective groups. Marsha Sanders, Hallie Burger, Carolyn Short, and LaShannon Chilton, the altos, sing with the accompan- iment of Mrs. Gay O’Banion. Riding the bus to school requires students to get up very early each morning. Tasha Edwards uses the time to sleep while Karen Merriman rushes to get her homework for first hour finished. Carolyn Prewitt and Tina God bey must sell items from the Kit-n-Kaboodle to raise money for FHA activities during the year. Last year the state legislature passed a bill requiring schools to charge a rental fee for all textbooks. David Wade reluctantly hands over his four dollars to Miss Betsy Sale in exchange for a geometry book. OPENING 3

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Being a member of the band requires many years of dedication. Cindy Goodlett has been a band member for four years. She says that she enjoys the band because she likes music, being around other people, and having fun. Although many students dread receiving their report cards, Emily Burks and Anessa Mobcrly enjoy receiving theirs. They make it a competition to see who has the highest marks. To add fun to learning, the Robin Hood players portray Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, and other characters from Mark Twain’s novels. Both students and teachers have many responsibilities. Along with teaching school. Mrs. Reda Johnson is taking Advanced Children's Literature and Elementary Cur- riculum as she works for her Rank I degree in Library Science. A cheer rises from the crowd as Todd Goodlett runs in for yet another touch- down. The crowd has had many chances to cheer as the Scotties are on their way to the best season in the school s history. OPENING 5