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

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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

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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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 The Peak As the winter season began, instead of hibernating, many students became more active. The basketball team began their seasons hoping that their weeks of conditioning would pay off. Many of the clubs got into full swing by attending conventions and doing community projects. As Christmas rolled around everyone found that more things than expected had to be done. The drama class had to add final touches to their Christmas production as did the chorus and the band. The yearbook staff was busy meeting their first deadline. Christmas shopping had to be taken care of and parades needed to be watched. As students were waiting for Christmas vacation to arrive, the forgotten semester exams jumped in front of them. Any night of the week one could look into the gym and see a basketball game in action. For most students this was the only form of entertainment during the snow covered days, but as soon as Christmas break arrived everyone was off visiting rela- tives or just sitting by the fire. After the cold winter days began to warm, many students as well as teachers started to feel the symptoms of the annual disease known as “spring fever”. The weather was warm and spirits were high as thoughts turned toward the Prom and spring vacation. Spring break soon arrived. Although it lasted only two days, students realized that all their hard work had finally paid off. They had reached the peak of the journey. Seniors are always very busy. Along with preparing for her marriage and completing her school assignments. Luann Royalty is expected to dress up for Halloween and remember to bring her money for her graduation robe. After the annual PTO performance, the drama class presented The Magic Well. The Prince (Todd Gash) and the Old Hag (Kindra Reed) try to save the dragon (Cindy Tewmey) before it dies of a spear wound in its tail. r