Midway High School - Eagle Yearbook (Denton, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1980 volume:

TABLE OF CONTENTS FALL 4 WINTER 28 SPRING 43 CLASSES G7 ORGANIZATIONS 88 STAFF 95 MISCELLANEOUS 101 WE DEDICATE 1980 Eagle to Miss Kelley Low We, the yearbook staff, would like to thank you, Miss Low, for all your help and advice with this yearbook. As a STUCO sponsor, you have tried to see things from a student's point of view. We'd like to tell you, also, that we appreciate your seeing us, not only as students, but as friends. For these reasons, we dedicate this yearbook to you. I'm embarrassed to death. — Miss Low ' '• V f i $ '■’■ • a LL ANNUAL ROUTINE Who turned out the lights? The annual signing party was held Thursday, Sept. 13, the night before the football game with Elwood. It started off with the same old routine of exchanging yearbooks, exchanging gossip, reminiscing... At the bonfire, the cheerleaders led cheers and chants, and Mr. Honer demonstrated how our team was going to tear up Elwood. Everyone left after the dummy was thrown in, wondering why they bothered to come. Lower left: Anita Zeit. Lower right: Sheri Becker Oh, no, I signed my own yearbook! MARCI!?! Average, everyday, run-of-the-mill bonfire. — Lucy Vonderschmidt FOOTBALL TEAM SHOWS IMPROVEMENT AND PROMISE Bottom row, L-R: P Nigus, D Nigus, J. Albers, Jim Hailing, G Dorrell, R. Godfrey. 2nd row, L-R: R A. Purvis, R McNett, D Becker, S. Horton, T. Heinen. S Becker, R. Ricklefs, K Zeit. 3rd row, L-R: C. Swinford, M O'Roke. A. Larson. Joe Hailing, C. Johnson, B Heinen, J. O'Roke. 4th row. L-R: Assistant coach Tom Honer, G. Grider, B Denton, A Clements, S. Strasburg, Coach Mark Jubl J n % 9 1 «. t 2 2 I i JI fi i - 11 i Starting offense takes a bow Every face tells a story. The 1979 football season was a definite improvement over the 1978 season. The combination Midway Opponent of experience from the returning lettermen and the fresh talent brought in by the freshman class enabled 27 Powhattan 0 the Eagles to have a 4-5 season, as opposed to the 6 Elwood 7 winless one they had endured last year. Things also 14 Troy 70 look good for the 1980 season as the Eagles will only 13 Axtell 12 be losing two players at graduation. 0 Highland 25 14 Wathena 12 0 Jackson Hts. 15 0 Horton 26 13 Wetmore 10 6 SP-IR-IT!!! May I have your attention please? asks Jacqueline Dorrell. Ah, the trials and tribulations of cheerleading. Where's the fire?!? Spirit week, this year, was Oct. 15-19. Some of the routine activities that took place during this week included different spirit days and a breakfast for the football players. The Freshmen won the hall decorating contest which no one else took seriously anyway. However, the routine excitement finished on Friday afternoon with an anything-but-routine pep rally. The cheerleaders brought out much spirit as they rode up in front of the school on a fire truck chanting “Let’s Get Fired Up. The excitement of the pep rally also included members of the crowd being awarded with a pie in the face for their lack of enthusiasm during the week. Upper left: Carrie Richey Middle left. L-R: Cynthia Elliott, Donita Elder, Lisa Winchester, and Denise Winchester Lower left, L-R: Mr Ninemire and Jacqueline Dorrell SUPRISE!!” I'm sure glad I didn’t get hit in the face with a pie. GOOD TIMES This is another fine mess you've gotten us into. Oh, boy, isn't this fun!?! Queen Cynthia Elliott King Todd Heinen Denise Winchester Bryan Denton Lisa Winchester Scott Strasburg Attendants On October 19, Cynthia Elliott was crowned the 1979 Homecoming Queen during halftime ceremonies of the Midway-Wathena game. Cynthia was crowned by King Todd Heinen. Her attendants were Denise Winchester, escorted by Bryan Denton, and Lisa Winchester, escorted by Scott Strasburg. The crown bearer was Master Chris Franken, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Franken, Bendena. The flower girl was Miss Jennifer Little, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. James Little, Bendena. The football players kept their spirits rolling and their hopes high. Their good attitudes proved to be worthwhile with the final score being Midway — 14, Athena — 12. After the game, many students and alumni danced to the music of Leon Rapp, while others were indulging in various activities outside. All in all, the evening was a successful one and will provide many memories in the years to come. Last one to the locker room is a jerk! L-R: Denise Winchester, Cynthia Elliott, and Lisa Winchester L-R: Debbie Miller, Todd Heinen, and Cynthia Elliott. Cynthia Elliott managed to smile while freezing in the cold Homecoming is a lot of work but it's usually worth it. 9 Wait a minute; I lost my contacts. After a rough game, you need Coach. I wet my pants. something you can slam down hard.” Captain Custer, this is Captain Sitting Bull. Isn’t that just like a freshman?!? 10 And then there was one You’d better catch it. Smear the queer Boom! Boom! Out go the lights My broker is E. F Hutton and E F says WHO YA ROOTIN' FOR? 12 ONCE MORE FOR OLD TIME'S SAKE Football, you bet. For the first time ever, Midway High School held an alumni football game Saturday, Sept. 8. Alumni from as far back as 1963 took part in the old timer's gridiron clash. Ticket receipts were used to pay for the high school football helmets and emblems. Damion Gronniger and Paul Simmons scored the only 2 points of the game for the white team on a safety in the early moments of the game. Bob King coached the white team and Wayne Meyers coached the red team. Upper left, Rick Scholz. Upper middle. Herb Hawkins and Case Walsh. Upper right, L-R: Craig Ricklefs, Pat Miller, Scott Winchester, and Dan Hailing. Lower left, L-R: Mike Pauly, Mark Burke, and Robert Miner Now if I could just remember how to put this stuff on.” JUNCTION CITY OR BUST 1979 Season US THEM 0 2 Axtell 0 1 Atchison 0 1 Hiawatha 1 1 Wetmore 4 0 Horton 1 0 Centralia 2 0 Powhattan 1 0 Oskaloosa 1 0 Pleasant Ridge 1 0 Bern 0 2 Sabetha REGIONALS 1 0 Frankfort 0 1 Wetmore SUB-STATE 1 0 Kensington 1 0 Glasco STATE 1 0 Hope 0 1 Grinnell 0 1 Tri-Plains Back row: Assistant Coach Terry Howerton, Cynthia Elliott. Sonja Jamvold. Sheri Becker. Barb Burke, Donita Elder, Teresa Weiland. Manager Lucy Vonderschmidt. Coach Eldon Ninemire Middle row: Jacqueline Dorrell. Denise Winchester, Debbie Denton, Charlotte Elder, Anita Zeit, Lisa Winchester. Susan Ricklefs Front row: Teresa Berry, Jerre Baker, Karen Soyland. Jane Denton, Etola Berry. Sheryl John- son, Lori Nigus. Not pictured: Mary Jo Walsh A-Team Like coach, like player The 1979 Midway Volleyball team accom- plished something this year for Coach Ninemire that he has tried for four years. They not only won a game in state competition, but they won a match, upsetting top-seeded, undefeated Hope. After losing their first four matches of the sea- son, they put together an 11-match winning streak before falling to Sabetha. In the second round of State Tournament, it took the soon-to-be state champs to knock the Eagles into the third-place match with Tri-Plains, which they lost in three close games, giving them a fourth-place finish. B-Team ‘ Cheese” Volleyball, you bet! Upper right. Front row. L-R: L. Vonderschmidt. manager. D Winchester. T Berry. D Denton, J. Baker, and J. Dorrell. Back row. L-R K Soyland. C. Elliott. S Becker, C. Elder. D. Elder, and A. Zeit. Not pictured: T Weiland and L. Winchester. Upper left. L-R: Cynthia Elliott and Jerre Ann Baker. Middle left. L-R: Teresa Weiland and Denise Winchester Lower left: Donita Elder So that's what an Excedrin headache looks like!?! Which one do I hit? This is all we get for second place? I'm glad I didn't spend $1.37 on Dramamine for nothing! 17 SENIOR-FACULTY SPLIT What did you say this game was called? ' HEADS UP! Take that! Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake. The third annual senior-faculty volleyball game was held November 6. The senior girls started the evening off with a win over the women's faculty team which consisted mainly of grade school teachers. The senior boys didn’t fare quite so well with the faculty men stomping them two out of three games. A chili and soup supper preceded the games. 18 Joe Referee GIRLS CAPTURE THIRD AT STATE o o CO CO o QL O Marathon Woman Leaders of the pack? Why did I even go out? w In their third year of existence, the girls' cross country team captured third at state. Individually, at Wamego, Jerre Ann Baker took third place. As soon as they had finished running, the girls loaded on a bus and took off for Glasco for Sub- State Volleyball. Team members are pictured in the upper right hand picture. L-R: Jane Denton. Mary Myers. Cynthia Elliott. Debbie Denton, and Jerre Ann Baker The agony of . . I hope I'm on the right track! BOYS QUALIFY FOR STATE For the second year in a row, the boys' cross country team qualified for the state meet at Wamego by placing third at the Regional meet in St. Mary’s. Overall at Wamego, the team placed ninth, improving their finish last year by one place. Joe Hailing, third year veteran, became 1979 league champ. Team members are pictured to the left Front row, L-R: Jim Robison, Joe Albers, Mike Becker. Back row, L-R: Kevin Brox, Jim Hailing, Joe Hailing, Andy Clements, and Gary Dorrell Just put one foot in front of the other. I could breathe just a little bit ago!? Run, Joey. Run! mm oountry THE FRIEND WHO JUST STANDS BY When trouble comes your soul to try, You love the friend who just stands by.” Perhaps there's nothing he can do — The thing is strictly up to you; For there are troubles all your own, And paths the soul must tread alone; Times when love cannot smooth the road Nor friendship lift the heavy load, But just to know you have a friend Who will stand by until the end, Whose sympathy through all endures, Whose warm handclasp is always yours — It helps someway, to pull you through, Although there's nothing he can do. And so with fervent heart you cry, God bless the friend who just 'stands by.’ ” B. Y. Williams 77 HALLOWEEN CREATES ... Cynthia Elliott Barb Burke Sheri Becker Donita Elder Mr Ninemire, is that really you? There must have been a full moon on Oct. 31 this year for all the weirdness came out in everyone. Ghosts and goblins of all kinds could be seen roaming the halls of ol' MHS. At 2:30, all creatures ventured to the cafeteria for a party. At this party, STUCO hosted an ugly contest at which Cynthia Elliott was the winner. This was the first year Halloween was celebrated at school. The celebration was something different compared to other holidays and provided lots of fun for all. Mr Hawkins sets the perfect example Cynthia casually strolls across the stage. JUNIOR Cynthia sings her heart out for everybody. Cynthia's mind wanders while cleaning the attic. Cynthia poses for a quick picture. Donita models for the audience Donita and Teresa join arms with other contestants during the final number 24 MISS Teresa blushes after receiving her Teresa drops a pom — on purpose, award Donita accentuates the positive. On October 6,1979, Cynthia Elliott, Donita Elder, and Teresa Weiland participated in the NEK Junior Miss Pageant. Teresa Weiland received the Spirit of Junior Miss award. Cynthia represented Midway High School, Donita represented Severance, and Teresa represented Bendena. These girls started Sunday morning and learned everything they needed to know, or at least tried to, before Saturday night. After a long, hard day's work on Saturday, the pageant finally went under way. The girls were judged on poise and appearance, talent, an interview with the judges, physical fitness, and a parade of informal wear. The community was well represented by these girls. Donita pauses during the physical fitness routine And the thrill of the evening was A typical day in Canoga Falls. Not tonight, I have a headache Stop the music! 26 This is the cast ot the Junior Show from left to right Back row: Barb Burke, Phil Nigus. Charles Libel. Middle row: Alisa Tharp, Jody Grider, Anita Zeit, Kevin Brox, Craig Johnson, Alan Larson Front row: Melody Fergerson, Debbie Denton, Lucy Vonderschmidt, Jacque- line Dorrell. On November 16,1979, the Juniors did something that surprised everyone. Instead of having a Junior play, they had a Junior show. They performed several different comedy sketches that were spin-offs from the Carol Burnett Show.” Some of the sketches were as follows: The Fireside Girls” starring Barb Burke; Red Dust starring Alisa Tharp, Alan Larson, and Phil Nigus; “As the Stomach Turns” starring Alisa Tharp and Jody Grider; Lovely Story starring Jacqueline Dorrell and Joe Hailing; The Return of Andy Hardy” starring Kevin Brox and Debbie Denton. The director was Miss Vicky Rubottom. Use Close-Up for the times you want to get real close Hell on wheels' For attempting something like that for the first time. I think it went O K. — Vicky Rubottom n 28 • • • BOYS HAVE THEIR PROBLEMS AGAIN A-Team. Front row, L-R: J. Albers. R Ricklefs. K. Zeit. Jim Hailing, P. Nigus Back row, L-R: D Becker, A Clements. D Laverentz, Joe Hailing, C, Johnson, B, Denton, C. Swintord. B-Team, Front row, L-R: P. Nigus, S. Becker, M Becker, D Nigus. P Libel Back row. L-R: Manager R Godfrey. C. Libel. K. Brox. D. Becker. D Laverentz, R. Ricklefs. J. Albers. J. Robison. Coach Tom Honer. The boys’ varsity basketball team had another rather disappointing season. They did, however, improve their record to 7-13 over last year's 4-16. Turmoil within the squad was blamed for many of the season s problems, so everyone is hoping for a better season next year. 1979-80 Season Record Opponent Them Us Centralia 55 32 Bern 47 46 Jackson Hgts. 85 39 Wathena 52 54 Horton 41 57 Elwood 49 35 Troy 45 49 Highland 40 38 Jackson Hgts. 74 42 K-36 League Tourney Wathena 44 56 Elwood 34 27 Horton 73 54 Powhattan 46 53 Wathena 42 55 Highland 63 57 Horton 87 48 Elwood 42 40 B B 45 46 Troy 64 47 Regional Tourney Saviour of the World 46 41 D. Laverentz pauses during warm-up Andy Clements up for the tip K. Zeit, C. Swinford. A Clements, and Jim Hailing fill the lane Kevin Zeit nabs the ball Craig Johnson up for two? 30 Jim Hailing leaves floor D Laverentz watches K Zeit during warm-up C. Swinford at charity line Huddle before game C. Johnson goes for block as Swinford. Hailing, and Clements look on C. Swinford throws through crowd FIGHT! 32 INCONSISTENCY HAMPERS GIRLS' SEASON A-Team, L-R: Jerre Baker, Debbie Denton, Charlotte Elder, Jacque- line Dorrell, Barb Burke, Donita Elder, Teresa Berry, Cynthia Elliott, Anita Zeit, and Coach Jim Leatherman. B-Team, Front row. L-R: Mary Myers. Jane Denton, Sheryl Johnson, Lisa Nigus. Back row, L-R: Assistant Coach Sharon Colyer, Cathy Cluck. Susan Ricklefs, Sheri Becker, Sonja Jamvold. Karen Soyland. Manager Lori Nigus. 1979-1980 Season Record Centralia 17 31 Bern 27 36 Jackson Heights 36 55 Wathena 28 45 Effingham 46 41 Horton 32 33 Elwood 28 46 Troy 25 46 Highland 43 30 Linwood 41 62 Jackson Heights 36 K-36 League Tourney 37 Elwood 31 43 Highland 45 30 Horton 31 25 Wathena 33 38 Highland 53 43 Horton 46 32 Elwood 33 49 T roy 45 Regional Tourney 57 Linwood 23 48 Wetmore 41 39 The girls' basketball team started the season off behind a shadow of doubt. Many fans felt the girls couldn't overcome their height disadvantage but were pleasantly surprised as they started the season off on a winning note and did fairly well until the League Tourney. The team went into a skid during the tournament, finishing fourth. They managed to come out of it but slipped again at Regional Tourney time, losing to Wetmore in the semi-finals by two. Bench shows concern during a game TWO!! Charlotte Elder stops to fix her hair. 34 J. Dorrell and Barb Burke fall back into their defense TIME-OUT!! Anita Zeit, unanimous all-league choice. Donita Elder, all-league choice Sheryl Johnson warms up. •i •} Teresa Berry tosses one in from the charity line? B-team looks on during a game CL O LU CO Such a devastating dribbler! FACULTY BASKETBALL It I can just stay up here a little longer. . It's Victoria Rubottum skying for the slam dunk! cries the announcer The Senior-Faculty game was held on March 4, 1980 this year, but it seems all sports or extracurricular activities have been plagued with bad weather. Despite the snow, sleet, and rain, the profits were fair and the girls mopped up, but the boys ... Oh, well. SWISH!! 34 WHAT A PERFORMANCE! Harry turns into a leaf rake, again. Harry is trying out for a part in the script. “Oh my, what bad breath! Who Am I This Time? was the title of Midway’s One-Act play this year. It placed second at League where Jerre Ann Baker was voted best supporting actress. It received a 2 rating at Regional, and a 3 at State. Everyone agreed that the judge at State was rather harsh because there were no 1 ratings given and only one 2 rating. Contrary to what the judge thought, Miss Rubottom commented, It was the best One-Act play Midway has done in a longtime.” The play centers around a man with a personality like that of a leaf rake, but when the curtain goes up, he becomes whoever the script tells him to be. He falls in love, gets married, and he and his wife live their lives by acting out scripts. The cast was as follows: Sheri Becker — Diana, Charlotte Elder — Catherine, Donita Elder — Helene Shaw, Jacqueline Dorrell — Nora, Phil Nigus — Harry Nash, Jerre Ann Baker — Miss Sawyer, Lori Nigus — Susanne, Cynthia Elliott — Mary, Barbara Burke — Nancy, Jim Hailing — George. but is it relevant! (again?!?) What happens when she discovers what Harry really is? “We had a good group this year, but State was real disappointing. 37 SPEECH AND DRAMA Charles Libel's event was oration. The following people were active in speech this year: Back row, L-R: Phil Nigus. Daren Nigus. Jim Robison, Charles Libel. Front row: Sheryl Johnson, Jerre Ann Baker, Becky Hoffman. Donita Elder. Cynthia Elliott. Lisa Nigus, Angela Hailing. Becky Hoffman participated in poetry interpretation and extemp. Angela Hailing did prose interpreta- tion. Early mornings and long days, hard work and dedication were the key factors involved in the 1979-80 speech program. Not being a regularly scheduled speech class, those eleven students participating in speech had to schedule time throughout the day, after school, and on Satur- days to be an active part of this year's program. Charles Libel, Donita Elder, and Midway's One- Act Play qualified for state competition. Receiv- ing medals at the K-36 League Contest were the following: Charles Libel, 1st — oration; Becky Hoffman, 1st — extemp; Donita Elder, 3rd — prose interpretation; and the one-act play, 2nd. Jerre Ann Baker and Sheryl Johnson showed their talents in improvisational duet acting. 38 Daren Nigus and Jim Robison have fun with duet acting Everyone needs a break now and then and improvisational duet acting. Cynthia Elliott s event was also humorous interpretation Donita Elder speaks out in prose interpretation. Phil Nigus gets a laugh in humorous interpretation. KINO AND QUEEN OF COURTS — JUNIORS REIGN I didn't know he was supposed to kiss her there!” Queen Anita Zeit King Phil Nigus Seniors Laura Hailing Bryan Denton 8ophomores Teresa Berry Gary Dorrell Freshmen Sheryl Johnson Daren Nigus Attendants I tell you, Sheryl, there's nothing to worry about. On the afternoon of Feb. 16,1980, Phil Nigus and Anita Zeit were crowned King and Queen of Courts between the boys' junior varsity and varsity games. Their attendants were: Seniors — Bryan Denton and Laura Hailing, Sophomores — Gary Dorrell and Teresa Berry, and Freshmen — Daren Nigus and Sheryl Johnson. The flower girl was Miss Jill Hawkins, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Herb Hawkins, Denton. The crown bearer was Master Christopher Denton, son of Mr and Mrs. Jack Denton, Denton The Midway vs. Elwood games and crowning ceremonies were originally scheduled for Friday night, the 15th. Because of heavy snow, the activities were postponed until the next day. Fyre provided music for the Snowball dance held that night. The band took a big chunk out of the Stuco treasury but proved to everyone they were worth it. Pictures are as follows: Upper left: D Nigus and S. Johnson. Middle left: B Denton and L. Hailing. Bottom left: P. Nigus and A Zeit Bottom right, G. Dorrell and T. Berry. I'll be glad when this is over Okay, girls, just one more picture then you can relax your legs ” Watch it, Phil, you're poking me! Spring contains beauty in 2 ways (1) Nature is reborn and (2) School is in its final lap 43 LADY “Okay, you asked for it, threatens Jacqueline Dorrell. Hey, gimme that back!” says Jacqueline Dorrell to Mary Myers, This is Agent 007, Ready for action ..reports Mr. Ninemire. Debbie Denton heads down the home stretch. This year the girls track team was not too shabby! They were small in number, but they managed to place well in every meet. Some of the girls even went on to state competition. This year's teamsters were: Jane Denton, Jerre Baker, Mary Myers, Teresa Berry, Anita Zeit, Debbie Denton, Jacqueline Dorrell, and Cynthia Elliott. 44 TRACKQTERS Cynthia Elliott works on Teresa Berry at Midway’s Massage Parlor ?!? Good ’ole Mom makes the scene. That was some party last night, moans Mary Myers, Jerre Baker, and Jane Denton. Mr. Hawkins and Denise Winchester watch intently from their high perch. Teresa Berry really chucks it out there. EAGLES SWOOP If I can hold this lead for 7 more laps, I've got it cold turkey! The 1980 boys’ track team had a fairly profitable season, setting many new records and placing in meets. The boys' 440 yard relay set a new school record of 47.1. The team consisted of Michael Carpenter, Scott Strasburg, Kevin Zeit and Andy Clements. Scott Strasburg bettered his mark in the pole vault to 12'6 , and with that went on to win the Regional meet and compete in State. He is considered to be one of the best pole vaulters in the state in Class 1A. The 300 meter intermediate hurdles record was set by Michael Carpenter at 44.4. The freshmen boys’ team won the freshmen League meet and set a new league record in the mile relay. The team consisted of Daren Nigus, Rodney Ricklefs, Kevin Zeit, and Andy Clements. Even though the three Senior boys Bryan Denton, Michael Carpenter, and Scott Strasburg, will be missed, next year’s season looks promising. The members of the track team were as follows: Andy Clements, Kevin Zeit, Daren Nigus, Jim Robison, Gary Grider, Rodney Ricklefs, Brien Heinen, Joe Albers, Mike Becker, Jim Hailing, Joe Hailing, Alan Larson, Randy McNett, Kevin Brox, Bryan Denton, Michael Carpenter, and Scott Strasburg. O.K., Mike, you take the little stick and run once around the track, understand? The fisherman leaps upstream. 46 DOWN ON TRACK Up. up and away!! ‘Hey, I’m good. I know it. so what can I say? ’ Daren Nigus speeds over the 110 meter high hurdles! I liked track because I won a few races; I did better than I thought I would. 47 Well, here we are Now what do we do? DID THE BUTLER Despite Senioritis and few practices, the Senior play was presented on March 28. The play was titled “The Butler Did It . It was a typical whodunit with 6 famous detective writers as guests of a socialite hostess, a suspicious secretary, and a strange maid. It all began as an innocent weekend party, but it was turned into murder and laughter when the detective writers turned sleuth to discover the murderer before it was too late. All ends well, however, as Mabel Dupre is hauled off to justice. The cast was as follows: Haversham — Lisa Winchester, Rita Eyelesbarrow — Laura Hailing, Miss Maple — Donita Elder, Father White — Michael Carpenter, Chandler Marlowe — Vernon Noah, Louie Fan — Floyd Kuhnert, Rich Carlyle — Bryan Denton, Laura Carlyle — Cynthia Elliott, Peter Flimsey — Paul Clark, Charity Haze — Teresa Weiland, Mabel Dupre — Lisa Winchester, Pharoah Link — Paul Clark, Secret of Ravenswood Manor — Scott Strasburg. Just in case H-ll does freeze over, where can I reach you? You homewrecker! It's just a head?!? It can'be be all that bad, Michael. It was a real boring book. 48 REALLY DO IT? 'I've got to get hold of myself. PTO CARNIVAL Lori Nigus and Sheryl Johnson keep an eye on the trampoline. Where's my mommy? 50 The 5th annual PTO Carnival was held March 14th in the high school gymnasium. The booths ranged from a Cake Walk to a Sponge Throw, which featured most of the best-loved teachers. Two of the biggest draws seemed to be Miss Low and Mr. Hawkins. As a whole, the high school classes took in over $300. The big KB takes a break. Jim Hailing, Rusty Godfrey, and Randy McNett check thinqs — • L for30 AND BAND PLAYS AND PLAYS... Sax Trio: Karen Soyland, Cathy Cluck, and Lisa Winchester. Front row, L-R: J. Dorrell, J. Baker, E Berry, Lori Nigus, M. Hundert- mark, C. Elder 2nd row: C. Elliott, A Hailing, Lynn Nigus. S. Ricklefs, S. Johnson. Lori Winchester, L. Hailing, D. Elder 3rd row: Lisa Win- chester. C. Cluck, K. Soyland, Lisa Nigus, P. Libel, M. Walsh, L. Von- derschmidt, T. Berry, A. Zeit. Back row: Director Leota Elder, J. Robison, A Purvis, J. Denton, B Hoffman, S Becker, Joe Hailing Trumpet Trio: Teresa Berry, Anita Zeit, and Lucy Vonderschmidt. Clarinet Quartet: Jacqueline Dorrell, Lori Winchester, Becky Hoffman, Laura Hailing. The band showed a marked improvement this year (thanks to the groovies being absent). They pepped up pep rallies; they pepped up the varsity basketball squad, (but it seems they pepped up the opponent more than the home team); and we even let them march on our, that's right friend, our football field. The band has shown so much improvement that they could possibly learn a new song next year! Director Leota Elder CHORUS SINGS AND SINGS AND Chorus sings their annual Christmas cantata Back row. L-R: Laura Hailing. Sheri Becker. Cynthia Elliott. Jacqueline Dor- rell. Donita Elder. Barbara Burke. Alisa Tharp, Jim Hailing, David Laverentz. Phil Nigus Middle: Melody Fergerson. Gina Huff, Karen Richey. Susan Ricklefs. Charlotte Elder. Karen Soyland. Carrie Richey, Teresa Berry. Deb- bie Denton. Leota Elder, instructor. Front: Sheryl Johnson, Etola Berry. Jerre Baker. Lynn Nigus. Lisa Nigus. Angela Hailing, Dora Ritzinger. Ruth Fergerson L-R. Front: Jerre Baker. Charlotte Elder. Teresa Berry Back Melody Ferga- son. Sheri Becker. Cynthia Elliott. Jacqueline Dorrell. Donita Elder. Barbara Burke These girls are the triple trio 52 Christopher Denton finds a way to make this enjoyable. SWING INTO SPRING The annual spring tea, held May 9, was a usual success thanks to Mrs. Triplett and the Home Ec. department. The Interior Decorating class took the theme, “Swing Into Spring With Style, seriously by constructing a swing for Becky Hoffman struts her stuff. the younger models to play on. Mints, petit fours, and punch were prepared for refreshments by the students in Cake Decorating. On the piano, Becky Hoffman and Karen Soyland set the mood as the Home Ec. girls modeled the clothes they constructed. Teresa Weiland, Sheri Becker, and Cynthia Elliott described the clothes with flattering comments. For entertainment, the Lads and Lassies from HCJC sang a medley of Elvis tunes and boogied down to songs from Grease. All in all, it was an enjoyable showing and was enjoyed by the audience, which consisted of mostly mothers and grandmas. The narrators get a little over-excited. 8H0P PROJECTS DRAW LIGHT TURNOUT Even though the shop students put in several extra evening hours, most of them couldn’t seem to finish in time for the Industrial Arts Show. The projects, finished or not, were on display May 16th, Awards Night. The products seemed to spark little spectator interest compared to that of previous exhibits. Fishy, Fishy in the brook .. Big Phil stuffs it! PROM — ROAD TO SUCCEQ8 I spelled what wrong?” I ain’t siftin' by them. HEAVEN MUST HAVE SENT YOU Uh-Uh, hands above the table!! After 2 weeks of hard work, and planning that started last year, the juniors were ready and so was Prom. Decorating was finished almost 2 days ahead of schedule, much to the surprise of everyone. The decorating was done to the theme of Heaven Must Have Sent You. A silver starcase sat in one corner, flanked by the sky-blue flats which identified the band MYTH. Cloud-covered walls surrounded the candle-lit gym, while metallic streamers hung around the napkin-stuffed archway. The juniors, seniors, faculty, board, and their dates assembled in the high school gym at 6:30 on May 3rd for the meal, which was prepared by the juniors' mothers. At 9 P.M. everyone crowded onto the dance floor for brief intervals of music until the band managed to find a circuit that wouldn't blow. At 12 P.M. everyone booked to St. Joe and a drive-in movie. After that, it was back to “Toddler’s for breakfast. Well! Ignore me, Doug! 56 Where did everybody go? Mellow out man! Oh, what's in your hair Debbie? Rock-n-roll will never die! Now, John, I told you not to drink! Shake your groove thing! Show a little skin! It was great, but I wouldn’t want to put one on again! AFTER ALL 18 SAID AND DONE PROM CLEAN-UP • • • Evening's aftermath .. . Comedown from there, Fido! I know that one I sneezed on is here some- where! That's your bad side, Craig! Twinkle, twinkle, little starcase. That guys! 58 MHS STUDENTS RECOGNIZED Teresa Weiland: co-winner PTO Scholarship. See Tip: Tip can run. Do I get mine next? Denise Winchester: KSU Outstanding Math and Science Student Sports letters, Music certificates, and Typing pins were a few of the honors students were recognized for at the Awards Banquet at May 16th. Winners of some of the special awards were: Teresa Weiland and Lisa Winchester, PTO Scholarships; Denise Winchester, Donita Elder, Scott Strasburg, and Paul Clark, American Legion School Awards; and Denise Winchester and Cynthia Elliott, KSHSAA Citzenship Awards. Eleven new members were inducted into the NHS. They were: J. Baker, S. Becker, B. Hoffman, L. Hailing, Z. Zeit, C. Elder, K. Soyland, Joe and Jim Hailing, T. Weiland, and M. Hundertmark. A very special award was presented to Alice Albers, who retired this year after 21 years of service as a cook. National Honor Society Initiation Mom never fixed better... Potluck dinner before Awards Cer- emony. SENIORS SNEAK FOR TWO DAYQ Midway studs strut their stuff. Geronimo! shouts Scott Strasburg. Richard Hilleman concentrates on his turn. Whipping around corners comes naturally for Paul Clark. Sponsors — Tom and Velma Honer Floyd Kuhnert and Mr. Juhl play a fast game of bumper tag. Bryan Denton fishes out a frisbee while Scott Strasburg looks on. Cynthia Elliott keeps a watchful eye on Mr. Honer. On Sunday morning, May 4, at 6:00 a m., 14 seniors loaded on the bus for their journey to the Ozarks. Approximately 5 hours later, they arrived at the ever- popular Kalfran Lodge. They settled in and immediately headed for the pool. Except for a little rain, the weather was beautiful. Everyone had a fantastic time until they were abruptly notified Tues. morning that they would be on their way home within the next hour. It seemed a few rules had been broken which, by the way, had been broken every year, but nevertheless, they went home. I’m sure the seniors will never forget their 2 days of fun and excitement. Donita Elder races for the finish. L-R: Scott Strasburg, Denise Winchester, Lisa Winchester, and Bryan Denton. Mike Pease looks for the opening. That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.” SENIORS FACE THE FUTURE FACING GRADUATION Faces of old and faces of new, People we know and people we knew, Growing together then drifting apart, Always an ending and now a new start. At graduation, we all grow nearer And all of our friends seem so much dearer. And as we say our final goodbye, One last embrace and one more cry. A keep in touch and a promise I will” A remember when” but better still, A place in my heart, you'll always stay, That is what's said as we go our own way. Teen Magazine Lisa Winchester treats her mom to a rose and a kiss. David Laverentz and Debbie Denton set the pace Richard Hilleman and Vernon Noah stand in line for their cue Cynthia Elliott receives her diploma with thanks. Graduation night finally arrived for the anxious seniors. The program included the Salutatorians' Address given by the co- salutatorians, Donita Elder and Teresa Weiland, and the Valedictorian Address given by Denise Winchester. After an entertaining speech given by G. Kent Stewart, the diplomas were finally presented. Following the benediction, the seniors marched back to the reception line and were congratulated by parents, teachers, relatives and tearful friends. The seniors’ class colors were burgundy and silver. The class flower was the yellow rose. The escorts were Debbie Denton, David Laverentz, Lucy Vonderschmidt, and Alan Larson. The ushers were Craig Johnson, Joe Hailing, Phil Nigus, and Todd Heinen. Anita Zeit and Jacqueline Dorrell passed out programs. The senior class motto was .. today, well lived, makes yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope.” The 1980 Graduating Class 66 MOVING ON Kiss me goodbye, Hold back your tears. Wish me well, Don’t voice your fears. This is it — I’m on my way. Today is gone, Tomorrow’s a new day. I can’t stay here to wait For my ship to come in. I know it’s coming, I’m not sure when. I’m running to meet it, My arms open wide. This is life, it’s for living. I’m not going to hide So wish me good luck, Please try to see, I don’t l,ove you less, I just have to be free Angie Kardis SENIORS Look out world, here we come! 67 PAUL DUANE CLARK Basketball — 1, 2, 3; Cross Country — 1; Boys' State Rep. — 3; Jr. Play — 3; Sr. Play — 4; Class Officer — 4; Stuco — 3; Yearbook Staff — 4 CYNTHIA LYNN ELLIOTT Volleyball — 1,2, 3, 4; Cross Country — 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1. 2, 3. 4; Track — 1,2, 3, 4; Cheerleader — 1, 2, 3, 4; Band — 1,2,4; Chorus — 1,2, 3, 4; Jr. Play — 3; Sr. Play — 4; Natl. Honor Society — 3, 4; Stuco — 4; M- Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer — 1, 2, 4; Speech — 3, 4; Jr Miss Candi- date — 4; Homecoming Queen — 4; Newspaper and Yearbook Staff — 4. MICHAEL RAY CARPENTER Basketball — 1, 2, 3; Basketball Man- ager — 4; Football Manager — 3, 4; Track — 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play — 3; Sr. Play — 4; Vo-Tech —4 DONITA JUNE ELDER Volleyball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Track — 2, 3; Cheerleader — 1, 3, 4; Jr. Play — 3; Sr. Play — 4; One-Act Play — 2, 3, 4; Speech — 2, 3, 4; Stuco — 1; Natl. Honor Society — 3, 4; Band — 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus — 1, 2, 3. 4; M-Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer — 2, 3; Jr. Miss Candidate — 4; Snowball Queen — 3; Newspaper Staff —4 JACK BRYAN DENTON Football — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country — 1,2; Track — 1, 2, 3, 4; M-Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play — 3; Sr. Play — 4; One-Act Play — 2, 3; Speech — 2; Band — 1,2, 3; Chorus — 1,3; Stuco — 4; Snowball Candidate — 2, 4; Homecoming Escort — 4 LAURA JEAN HALLING Volleyball — 1; M-Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus — 4; Jr. Play — 3; Sr. Play — 4; Girls' State Rep. — 3; Snowball Candidate — 4; Newspaper Staff — 4 rrrrr i� i 68 PATRICIA SUSAN RICHARD CARL HILLEMAN FLOYD WILLIAM KUHNERT HELMSTETTER Transferred — 4; Vo-Tech — 4 Jr. Play — 3; Sr. Play — 4; Vo- Tech — 3, 4 VERNON RUSSELL NOAH Basketball — 1,2, 3; Jr. Play — 3; Sr. Play — 4; Newspaper Staff — 4 DEBRA KAY OXLEY M-Club — 1; Track — 2; Vo-Tech — 4 MICHAEL WARREN PEASE Jr. Play Crew — 3 69 SCOTT GLENN STRASBURG Football — 3, 4; Basketball — 1, 2, 3; Cross Country — 1; Track — 1,2, 3, 4; Stuco — 1,2, 3, 4; M-Club — 2, 3. 4; Jr. Play — 3; Sr. Play — 4; Snow- ball Escort — 1, 3; Homecoming Escort — 4; Yearbook Staff — 4 TERESA JEAN WEILAND Volleyball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country — 2; Basketball — 2, 3; Track — 2; Jr. Miss Candidate — 4; Jr. Play — 3; Sr. Play — 4; Cheerleader — 1,4; Chorus — 1, 2, 3; Band — 1; Class Officer — 3, 4; M-Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Editor — 4 GINGER DENISE WINCHESTER Volleyball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 2; Snowball Candidate — 1; Home- coming Candidate — 4; Jr. Play — 3; Sr. Play — 4; One-Act Play — 1,3; Speech — 1; Chorus — 1,2; Cheer- leader — 2, 3, 4; Natl. Honor Society — 3, 4; M-Club — 1, 2, 3. 4; Class Officer — 1,2,3,4; Yearbook Staff — 4 LISA ANN WINCHESTER Volleyball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1, 2, 3; Snowball Candidate — 2; Homecoming Candidate — 4; Jr. Play — 3; Sr. Play — 4; Cheerleader — 1, 3, 4; Band — 1,2, 4; Class Officer — 1, 2; Stuco — 2, 3, 4; Natl. Honor Society — 3, 4; M-Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Editor — 4 JAMES LEATHERMAN SPONSOR 70 % Midway's Dr. J. shows off his Aren't I entitled to any privacy?” Senior remembrances stuff. As President of the United States. I will •r Look Ma. no teeth!' L,,.i Upper left: Scott Strasburg Upper middle Paul Clark Middle left Mike Pease Middle right: Floyd Kuhnert Bottom left. L-R: Lisa Winchester. Cynthia Elliott. Teresa Weiland. and Domta Elder The Bathroom Buddies strike again Kevin Brox Barbara Burke Andy Compton Debbie Denton Jacqueline Dorrell Melody Fergerson Jody Grider Joe Hailing Rhonda Hawkins Todd Heinen Becky Hoffman Steve Horton 74 Craig Johnson Alan Larson David Laverentz Charles Libel Calvin McNett Penny Miner Phil Nigus Mike O’Roke Arthur Purvis Carrie Richey Alisa Tharp Lucy Vonderschmidt 75 ' Being a Sophomore leaves a lot to look forward to.” Jerre Ann Baker David Becker Sheri Becker Teresa Berry Robert Burge Cathy Cluck Gary Dorrell Charlotte Elder Rusty Godfrey Gary Grider Jim Hailing Melanie Hundertmark 78 Randy McNett Larry Miller Mary Myers Jerry O'Roke Tammy Sowards Karen Soyland Charles Swinford Mary Jo Walsh Joe Albers Mike Becker Steve Becker Etola Berry Nelson Burge Andy Clements Jane Denton Ruth Fergerson Stacy Grider Angela Hailing Brien Heinen Sonja Jamvold 84 Pat Libel Teresa Long Brenda Mathias Daren Nigus Lisa Nigus Lori Nigus Lynn Nigus Karen Richey Rodney Ricklefs Susan Ricklefs Dora Ritzinger Jim Robison FIRST YEAR RAH-RAH GIRLS L-R: Lisa Nigus, Etola Berry, Sheryl Johnson Drunk Again! The Freshman cheerleaders were a little out of luck when it came to cheering at the freshman games this year because there was no freshman team. They did help out a lot in other ways, though, such as cheering for the girls' teams. ORGANIZATIONS GIRLS' M-CLUB: FROM RAGS TO RICHES L-R: A. Hailing, R Fergerson. Lori Nigus. S Ricklefs. Lynn Nigus. C. Cluck. S Becker. M Walsh. L. Vonderschmidt. J Dorrell. A. Zeit. B Burke. Lori Winchester. J. Denton. J Baker. Lisa Winchester. C. Elliott. D Winchester. D Denton. T Weiland. D Elder. P Miner. L Hailing. B. Hoffman. M Fergerson. C. Elder. K Soyland. T Berry. S. Jamvold, M Myers, E Berry. Lisa Nigus. and S. Johnson. Officers. Clockwise from bottom Pres J. Dorrell. STUCO Rep A Zeit. Head Cheerleader C. Elliott. Sec.-Treas B Burke. Social Chmn. D Winches- ter. and Vice-Pres L. Vonderschmidt. Lori Winchester works on poster for Homecoming as Mary Myers looks on. Girls’ M-Club underwent a drastic facelift for the 1979- 80 season. Changes were made in the constitutions, and a new point system was installed After a disastrous financial year last year, the club started out with a balance of nearly zero and worked hard at bake sales, concession stand, and stationery sales By March, they had enough money for a wild weekend in KC. On the 7th, they loaded on a bus and headed for their poolside rooms at the Holiday Inn in Overland Park. All in all, it was a successful year, and everyone is looking forward to another one next year. The trip was great, but next year s is going to be even better!!!” 89 BOYS' M-CLUB GO TO K.C. The Boys' M-Club took their annual trip to K.C. this year All sorts of exciting things hap- pened, from getting thrown out of the pool to watching the Kings (or rather the Glitter Girls) and shopping all after- noon for roughly 3 T-shirts and 12 Chinese Yo-yo’s. They financed their trip by selling ham chances, cutting wood, picking up corn, and working concessions for STUCO. (By the way, have you dangled your dingle lately?) Pictured above are the members of Boys' M-Club Back row. L-R: Joe Albers. Brien Heinen. Andy Clements. Randy McNett. Jerry O'Roke Third row: Jim Leatherman — Advisor. Daren Nigus. Alan Larson. Kevin Zeit. Rodney Ricklefs Second row: Phil Nigus. Calvin McNett. Steve Horton. Joe Hailing, David Becker Front row: Bryan Denton. Kevin Brox. Craig Johnson. Todd Heinen. Jim Hailing (Not pictured: Scott Strasburg. Michael Carpenter. Jim Robison. Mike Becker) Boys M-Club Officers. L-R Joe Hailing — STUCO Rep Craig Jolly Jim on the prowl Johnson — Treasurer. Todd Heinen — President. Jim Hailing — Secretary, Scott Strasburg — Vice President (not pic- tured) Boys M-Club studs7 '(S 1 ? Wanna buy a dingle? 90 STUDENT COUNCIL MAKES PROGRESS Anita Zeit. Secretary Top row, L-R: Alisa Tharp, Junior class; Cynthia Elliott, Senior, National Honor Society; Anita Zeit, Junior. Girls' M-Club; Lisa Winchester, Senior class; Scott Strasburg, Senior class. Bryan Denton, Senior class Bottom row, L-R; Craig Johnson, Junior class; Joe Hailing, Junior, Boys' M-Club; David Becker, Sophomore class, Jerre Baker. Sophomore class, Jim Robi- son, Frosh; Lisa Nigus, Frosh; Kelley Low sponsored Stuco. Stuco has worked hard this year trying to get privileges and luxuries for the student body. Some of the luxuries include a new vending machine, and a new popcorn machine (because the rats refused to live in the old one.) They also obtained more privileges such as, senior parking, and a ‘ legar way to initiate Freshmen. Scott Strasburg, President Lisa Winchester, Vice President Cynthia Elliott. Treasurer HONOR SOCIETY I before e, except after c ... The National Honor Society is an academic organization carried on by high schools around the U.S. It is awarded to students having these quali- ties: character, scholarship, leadership, and a 3.35 grade average. Being in the National Honor Society often benefits you when pursuing a higher education. Pictured at top, L-R: D. Elder, Vice-pres.; D. Winchester, Pres. Middle, L-R: C. Elliott, STUCO Rep.; L. Winchester, Sec. Now where'd she say the f was? How would you like to eat this book for lunch? L-R: D. Winchester. L. Winchester, D. Elder, B. Roberts, sponsor: C. Elliott. L. Vonderschmidt. J. Dorrell, P Nigus 92 YEARBOOK... ALL FUN AND GAMES? L-R: Jacqueline Dorrell. photographer; Anita Zeit. photographer and sports editor; Lucy Vonderschmidt. assistant editor; Teresa Weiland. editor; Denise Winchester, features editor; Paul Clark, photographer Oh, •%$ @ S«!I, says Scott Strasburg, photographer. Gee, that's funny; I thought this was Publications class?!!! laughs Denise Winchester If you guys don't quit talking about burnt babies. I'll throw-up all over your face. says Jacqueline Dorrell. O K Simon says, look down! Putting a yearbook together takes more than just the one class period a day; it takes almost all of your spare time and a lot of weekends of yelling and screaming to meet deadlines! And they thought the Great Wall of China couldn't be duplicated!! PAPER 9TAFF L-R: Vernon Noah, boy's sports; Cynthia Elliott, reporter; Barbara Burke, asst, editor and girl's sports; Lisa Winchester, editor; Donita Elder, reporter; Laura Hailing, reporter Did I hear someone say FOOD?!?!” If you put that picture in the annual, I'll I'll... And the momma bear said to the papa bear The 1980 paper staff worked hard throughout the school year trying to bet- ter the paper and get it out more frequently. They have had more and better information than in past years, thanks to Kelley Low, their sponsor, who kept pushing them every minute, never letting them rest once!! 94 • • • AND SO THEY SPOKE Superintendent’s Message This yearbook will enable each of us to reminisce about those events which took place during the 1979-80 school year. It will renew some of the old frustrations and anxieties, but even to a greater extent, and more important, it will remind us of those events, places, and personalities which have had a lasting influence on our thoughts and behaviors. I believe that each student, as he pursues the meaning of his existence, will take with him a myriad of memo- ries and behaviors which will enable him to pursue a unique and inspiring life. It is my desire that each individual find himself and his value in a life where one's imagination is his only limitation. I extend my best wishes to the students, all of whom have demonstrated concern and enthusiasm for life, edu- cation, and their fellowman. I only hope this book will help you to reminisce the good times that being a part of Midway gave you. Bill Allen Principal's Message When asked to write a message for this year's yearbook, an article entitled “Life Is Not a Free Lunch,” by Paul Recer, came to mind. It seemed there was an old man who was blind and was trying to make his way in life by playing an old beat up saxo- phone. There was no plea from the man for help or charity, but hanging from the bell of his horn was a small plastic cup, and as he played, coins rattled one after another into the cup. The old man shuf- fled on, paying his way with music. A few yards up the street, as if stalking the blind horn player, came a young man in jeans, a T-shirt, and a careless manner. Occasionally, he would stop someone and ask if they could spare a quarter. Many times he was turned down, often just ignored. But he was untroubled and continued to beg, his palm outstretched, as if seeking what was owed him. Both the old man and the young man sought the same thing, the pocket money of passing strangers. But we must examine the difference between the two. The old man was offering all that he had, a fading talent and a dying strength, whereas the young man offered only his need and the expectation that the need be, and should be, met. So we ask: Is it the young man's thinking that has become dominant in this country? Is there a growing belief that life does, in fact, provide a free lunch and that all one needs to receive it is to expect it? Or do we believe that life does not provide a free lunch, but must be earned with sweat, work, and risk? Which do you expect? Herb Hawkins 96 Kathy Albers Tina Hutchinson: Board Clerk Hayden Elder: President Ed Swinford Dr. Emerson Yoder B o A R D 0 F E D U C A T I 0 Jack Denton L-R: Bill Allen, Kathy Albers, Ed Swinford. Paul Denton. Front Row, L-R: Tina Hutchinson. Hayden Elder. Emer- H son Yoder. Not Pictured: John Hailing, V.P Bored Of Education. B 97 WE DON'T NEED NO DYLMA RINGE Librarian LEOTA ELDER Music TOM ROBISON Science Junior Sponsor PAT TRIPLETT Home Economics Junior Sponsor MARK JUHL Industrial Arts Football Coach Boys' Basketball Coach TOM HONER Physical Education Asst Football Coach Asst Boys Basketball Coach EDUCATION VICKI LEWIS Business Girls' Club Sponsor Freshman Sponsor VICKY RUBOTTOM Art One-Act Play Jr. and Sr. Class Plays BEVERLY ROBERTS Counselor English Nat'l Honor Society Sponsor JIM LEATHERMAN Mathematics Activities Director Cross Country Coach Girls' Basketball Coach Boys' Track Coach Senior Sponsor Boys' M-Club Sponsor KELLEY LOW English Publications StuCo Sponsor Sophomore Sponsor ELDEN NINEMIRE Social Science Volleyball Coach Girls' Track Coach Driver's Education jm EMPLOYEES KEEP SCHOOL RUNNING Dennis Wright, I ransportation Director Richard Miller, Plant Maintenance Supervisor L-R: Carol Brox. Alice Albers. Rosemary Dodge. Jeanette Gronniger; Cooks. (Not pictured. Mary Diebolt) L-R: Jasper Burdette. Sharon Peuker. Florence Tharp. Francis Hutchinson. Dennis Wright; Bus Drivers Norm Ptomey. Janitor 100 CLASS WILLS I, Michael “Fish” Carpenter, being of small mind and worse body, do hereby will the following: To Becky Hoffman, I will another person to talk Nuclear with. To Randy McNett, I give my ability to do flips and land on the gym floor and totally demolish my feet. To Mr. Leatherman, I give another star hurdler like myself. He will also receive, as a lit- tle bonus, my hurdling form to do with as he pleases. Finally, I will to my little brother, Mark, whatever is left because he needs all the help he can get. He will also receive my name of “Fish.” I, Paul Duane Clark, being as perfect as humanly possible, do hereby state my final will and testament. To Teresa Berry, I will my entire body and mind because she’s the only person I’ve ever met that has shown any interest in either. I will my presidential position in America’s Select Society Helping Others Less Enlight- ened and all the power, prestige, courage, and enthusiasm that goes with the job to one of my five friends, Craig Johnson. To David Laverentz, I leave my love of playing football, my knack of influencing teach- ers, my ability to keep my feelings to myself, my entire vocabulary of infamous sayings and gestures, and with these I also will him the ability to win as many friends as I have won, 5! To Anita Zeit, I will my ability to always stay calm while talking to Miss Low about dark- room problems and someone else totally incompetent to always complain about the pictures that you take or print. To the Junior class Lugheads, Todd and Steve, I leave my unlimited supply of excuses that make Herbie happy when he asks, “Why?”. To Miss Vicki (short) Lewis, I will an entire typing class full of people like me. To Miss Kelley Low, I will a darkroom staff that isn’t human so that no stupid human error will ever occur. To Mr. Leatherman, I leave my Norm Johnson Cross Country Award that I worked so hard for my freshman year and someone else like me that is outspoken by no one. Last and certainly least, I will Mr. Mark (Neat Guy) Juhl an entire basketball team that knows what to kiss and when. I, Jack Bryan Denton, better known as “Byron, do hereby state my final will and tes- tament. To Craig Johnson, I will my position as outside linebacker. To Joe Hailing, I will my 101 excuses to get out of running at track practice and my bad knee to go with his bad ankle. To Alan Bubba” Larson, I will my little black book that is filled with names and num- bers so that he may have a date for every dance at MHS. To Mr. Mark Juhl, also known as “Neat Guy,” I will another talented and dependable shop aide and a more enthusiastic bunch of seniors for basketball next year. To Mr. Tom Honer, better known as “Dad,” I will a new bunch of kids that will respect him as I have and a new set of signals for football games. To Miss Kelley Low, I will nothing other than another good-looking senior boy to drool over. To Deborah Lee and Jane Cathryn Denton, I will my ability to have all the fun you can all through high school. To Mr. Mac Miller, I will time for a question and answer period. 101 I, Donita June Elder, being of little mind and much body, do hereby will the following items to the following people. To Barbara Stoney” Burke, I will my basketball talent (whatever is left of it), my ability to not show my emotions after the last basketball game, and some other crazy writers to help with the newspaper. To Alan Saucy Larson, I will another weather meteorologist to bug him ten million times a day about snow and another person who goes down the hall saying, Peace. To my sister, Charlotte Toad” Edler, I will my ability not to get so frustrated at every- thing, my diet I never went on, and my lucky penny I lost in the girl’s restroom. To Lucy Vonderschmidt, I will more times to be a guest at someone else's boyfriend’s house and spoon jello salad with your hands. To next year’s College Prep Class, I will some more field trips to KC and a pair of tennis shoes so their feet won’t hurt. Last, but not least, to David Laverentz, I will the girl of his dreams and the greatest bas- ketball season ever! I, Cynthia Lynn Elliott, being of dizzy mind and body, do hereby state my last will and testament. To Charlie Madison, Beefy, and Coach, I will a year’s supply of Playboy and Penthouse magazines, so they won’t have to come to school so early. To Jerre Ann Baker, I will my nickname, Space Cadet, for she has definitely earned it. To Joe Albers, I will another clutz-proof shop ace to help him with his projects. To Scary, Lukie, and Mary Ho Ho, I will lots of fun weekends with an extra Christmas present for each of them. To BaBarb, my carrot topped friend, I will a pair of wedge-proof overalls. To Todd, Steve, and Craig, I will another memorable evening out at the East Hills Shop- ping Center, the Pizza Hut, and especially the car wash. Finally, to my buddy, Anita, I will more Saturday nights at Broadmoore and a one way ticket to Minneapolis, Minnesota. I, Laura Jean Hailing, being of short frame and mind, do hereby will the following. To Becky Hoffman, I will all my boy problems because we all know she needs them. To Melody Fergerson, I will my brand new name, Roller Disco MaMa, and the full meaning behind it. To one of my favorite Freshmen, Steve Becker, I will another sweet person to pick on. To Sheryl Johnson, I will another upperclassman to give her demerits. To Lori Wincheser, I will my ability to goof-up anything and everything. Finally, to my younger sis, Angela, I will my ability to go through high school and not cause any trouble (at least not until your senior year). I, Patty Helmstetter, being of absent mind and unshapely body, do hereby will Alisa (Nerf) Tharp everything which includes the ability to hate school, skip school without getting caught, and the old dependable brown turd. I, Richard Hilleman, hereby will my good looks to Steve Becker. I will my art talent to Melanie Hundertmark. I will my ability to talk to girls to Chuck Swinford. I will my love to the one and only, Lisa Nigus. Finally, I will all of my muscles in my arms to BuBa Larson. I, Floyd William Kuhnert, will the unseccessful items to the following unsuccessful people. To Mr. Leatherman, I will lots of balloons to play with after every carnival. To the Bald Eagle,” Lazy Mac Miller, I will enough work so he won’t have time to loaf and the hairs that I lose out of my head to fill his bald spots. To Mr. Hawkins, I will more good classes like the one of '80. To Kelley Low, I will any student of her choice to give three demerits to at one time in one day and more students to sit across the hall in other classes and wave at the ones in her class. To Todd (Toddler) Heinen, I will one keg of the beer of his choice and all of the drinking abilities I may have. To Becky Hoffman, I will any of the back roads of her choice to go on with the boy of her choice so she can have more hickies on her neck. (Knowing Becky, the boy is optional.) To all of the faculty members, I will precious memories of the class of 1980. Finally, I will my carpenter abilities from VoTech to anyone who wants them, especially to my old girlfriend, Melody Fergerson. I, Vernon Russell Noah, being of no mind nor body worth mentioning, do hereby state my last will and testament. To “Bubba Larson, I leave all of my great basketball ability, which I never found, and a car of his own so he can stay off of buses his senior year. To Mr. Neat Guy Juhl, I leave a group of dedicated seniors for his basketball squad like he had this year. To Steve and Toddler, I leave all of my senior toughness to do with as they see fit; everyone knows they are going to need it. Mr. Miller, I leave you a few new hiding places to crawl into when there is work to do and a new little helper like Mio. To the cooks, I will a book entitled, 1001 Ways to Prepare Bologna. Last, but not least, I leave the King of Nothing, Mr. Hawkins, his own little hill for when- ever he feels like playing King. I, Debra Kay Oxley, being of failing mind and muscular body, do hereby state my last will and testament. To Dumb Debbie 2, I will all my cute nicknames such as Big B, B.B., and Headlights. To Alisa “Nerf” Tharp, I will all my drinking ability so she can get sick at least 3 nights a week and my cuz, Ray, so M.M. can sit and drool all the time. To Mary Myers, I will all my boyfriends so she can quit trying to get everyone else’s. To all the upcoming freshmen, I will my great ability to fight so they won't get bullied too bad by the seniors. I will all my sports ability to anyone who wants it. Finally, to all upcoming cheerleaders, I will the luck of ripping your shorts out from seam to seam in front of the whole school TWICE! I, Mike Pease, being of little mind and smaller body, will these things to the following people. I will to Beefy my lucky penny used for replacing house fuses. To Todd, I will my peon job as Mac’s helper. To Mr. Juhl’s Home Maintenance and Advanced Woods classes, I will many more tal- ented students such as I. To Steve Horton, I will a picture of me to slug when he feels ornery, since I won’t be here to beat on. Finally, I will to Randy McNett my old flame, Tammy. I, Scott Strasburg, being of no mind and even less body, do hereby state my last will and testament. To Joe Crow'' Hailing, I will my ability to tackle my own teammate with grace, (after all, I was playing defense). To Lucy Vonderschmidt, I will a year’s supply of Freddy Fender albums. To Sheryl, I mean Anita, Zeit, I will 10 free lessons at the Kansas City School of the Cool so she won’t have to work at it so hard. 103 Finally, to Mark ‘‘Neat Guy” Juhl, I will my ability to stay calm for up to 5 minutes without getting P.O.’d and 101 recordings of 10 Little Indians” and the soundtrack of And Then There Were None.” I, Teresa Jean Weiland, not being much of anything worth mentioning, do hereby state my last will and testament. To Becky “Hickie” Hoffman, I will a life’s supply of turt- leneck sweaters so Lucy and Jacqueline won't know how she spends her Saturday nights. To Lucy Vonderschmidt, I will the 1981 Eagle minus all the headaches of the 1980 Eagle and all the luck in the world 'cause she is going to need it. To Miss Low, I will a continuous flow of good ideas such as the Booster Board, etc. To Barb Burke, I will invitations to many different skiing trips when a certain 6'2 blonde hunk goes. Last, but not least, to my favorite buddies and fellow cruisers, I will many more good times and my book, 1001 Ways to Drive in Reverse. I, Ginger Denise Winchester, being of confused mind and body, do hereby state my last will and testament. To Barb Burke, I will the ability to get what she wants, though she seems to catch on quickly, and a broader vocabulary so she can talk about some- thing besides sex. To Jacqueline Dorrell, I leave a cold pack so she’ll be prepared for volleyball next year. To Todd Heinen, I will another person whom he can chauffer around. To Anita Zeit, I will my affection for Scott so she can get along with him at least a few minutes each day. To Debbie Denton, I will the ability to change boyfriends when the jury is in recess. To David Laverentz, I will more show and tell hours so he can perform his Steve Martin act and another night at home while all his friends are at the Steve Martin concert. Finally, to Mr. Robison, I will another one-student Physics class who talks about any- thing but Physics, has a poor sense of humor, never reads the papers, and listens to Paul Harvey. I, Lisa Ann Winchester, being of questionable mind and body (along with my chicken legs), do hereby state my last will and testament. To Jacqueline Dorrell and Lucy Von- derschmidt, I give a long senior year in which they can play their kazoos during lunch hour and, if possible, be more rowdy than they are right now. To Barbara Burke, I hand over my job as the editor of the newspaper so that she can be herself and boss everyone around like I try to do. To David Heinen, I give another dingy person to whom you can give that lovable, ever- popular name, Trixie. To my sister, Lori Winchester, I give my ability to spend 180 hours of study hall in the restroom during her senior year, a new wardrobe of clothes so that I can have her old one, and finally, my book, 101 Ways to be Dingy and How to Succeed, since hopefully, I won’t be needing it anymore. To Anita Zeit, my fellow lab partner in Chemistry, I give my unusual ability to titrate suc- cessfully (?) and to the rest of my fellow classmates, the hope that they make a lot of money working in a lab some day. Last, but certainly not least, I will to Sheryl Johnson and her big brother, Craig, a KU Romp-Stomp victory over lowly K-State; hopefully it’ll knock some sense into their heads. 104 SENIOR PROPHECIES MICHAEL CARPENTER — After long years of research inspired by the show, ROOTS, Mike has finally found that his ancestors came from a fishing stream in Northern Maine. To this day, Mike can be found splashing in the water with his own family of guppies. He has recently been awarded the ‘Fastest Fish on Two Fins” award. PAUL CLARK — After graduating from high school, Paul became a free lance writer. Some of his expert works are: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Being Perfect but Were Afraid to Ask; 99 Unique Ways to Make People Despise You, and his version of How to Make Friends and Influence People. In the summer, Paul can be seen walking beans and crawling along the ground searching for his friend, Ralph. BRYAN DENTON — After “Byron” Denton finished high school, he wrote a book enti- tled, 60 Ways on How to be a Lady’s Man. He now resides southwest of Denton with Mama and Papa Denton doing the best thing he can do ... NOTHING. DONITA ELDER — After graduation, Donita Elder married her high school sweetheart. You can find her playing basketball with 9 little Dougies and chugging on a Gatorade. Every now and then she spikes it with a little fire water to put a little spice in her life. CYNTHIA ELLIOTT — After many years of reigning as “Space Queen” at good ole MHS, Cynthia “Gigs” Elliott has taken the giant step out of the twilite zone. When she’s not zooming about in 747’s guiding tours, Cynthia can be seen guiding her little Dor- dons in the suburbs of Troy, Ks. LAURA HALLING — Laura Hailing, better known as Areeba at MHS, has been staying at Madame FiFi’s Fashion Design School for the past 10 years. Now Areeba has real- ized that fashion designing isn’t for her and acting is. You can currently see Areeba playing Speedy Gonzales on the Saturday morning cartoons. When Areeba takes time from her busy acting career, she enjoys rollerskating over people, walking into walls, and dreaming about her special guy. PATTY HELMSTETTER — Patty Helmstetter, better known as “Nurse Stinky,” has taken Jesse’s place on “General Hospital.” Every day is an adventure for “Nurse Stinky.” She and her husband, Dr. Rick Myers, have been married and divorced 29 times and are working on their 30th marriage. In her spare time, “Nurse Stinky” can be seen drinking it up with all the terminally ill patients. Her philosophy is, If they are going to die, they may as well die happy.” RICHARD HILLEMAN — After graduating from good ole MHS, Richard Hilleman has fulfilled his dream of becoming the world's greatest artist, Richard, the Mayo, Hilleman now owns his own studio in New York where he has created several masterpieces which have brought Dick immense fame and fortune. When Dick isn’t creating a new masterpiece, he can be found relaxing in his penthouse apartment or out cruising the streets of New York in his new Thunderbird. In his spare time, Mayo has also been able to write a book entitled, Richard, Dick, Hilleman’s All-Time Greatest Jokes and Cut- downs, which includes his famous joke, I can have any girl I want.” FLOYD KUHNERT — Floyd Kuhnert, better known as Fruit, has now completed his VoTech training after ten years. He has figured out that the secret of life is not to work any more than he has to. He can be found living in his blue Datsun cruising around the metropolitan area of Bendena. VERNON NOAH — After Vernon completed his schooling at ole MHS, he decided to take over his father’s job at the Denton Co-op as the stud worker. Vernon can now be seen either driving the big bulk feed truck or climbing to the top of the elevator. DEBBIE OXLEY — Shortly after graduating from good ole MHS, Debbie soon became President of Oxley’s Construction Company. One of her main accomplishments was building Hilltop II in Denton. After going through ten thousand boyfriends, Debbie is still searching for Mr. Right. MIKE PEASE — The year is 1992, and Mike Pease can be found lounging back, drink- ing a cup of coffee in the Midway teacher’s lounge. It’s been five years since Mac Mill- er’s untimely departure from this earth allowing Mini Mac, as the students now call him, to accept the position of Plant Maintenance Engineer of MHS. Other activities that take up most of Mike’s time now include taking verbal abuse from Miss Low, watching Norm mop the gym floor, and raising pigs while ignoring his wife, Tammy, and his 3 dwarf boys, Mikie, Mio, and MacMac. SCOTT STRASBURG — After flunking out of the Kansas City School of the Cool three years in a row, Scott can now be seen starring in movies similar to The Jerk.” When not acting in movies, he can be seen managing the Heartbreak Hotel since he has SUP- POSEDLY broken millions of unsuspecting hearts. During his spare time, which he has little of, he can be found driving ambulances or eating pizza” and having fun. TERESA WEILAND — For the past 3 years, Miss Teresa Jean Weiland has been seen cruising the streets of Highland in a ’77 white Caprice Classic. She claims to only allow herself a 20 minute pitstop per week. Miss Highland Weiland plans on becoming famous in about a year and a half after she has broken the world’s longest cruising record. After that, she hopes to fulfill her life-long dream of becoming a street cleaner in Highland working only night shifts. In her spare time, Teresa can be seen participat- ing in FOX hunts, rearranging road signs, and trying to recapture the heart of her long, lost love. DENISE WINCHESTER — Ginger, commonly known as Denise, can now be seen chas- ing the interns up and down the halls of KU Medical Center. Currently, Denise is plan- ning to dedicate her brain to science. Two of her favorite pastimes include getting stuck in ditches and stepping in mud puddles. LISA WINCHESTER — Lisa Ann Winchester, alias Chicken Legs, has finally fulfilled her life dream. She has become the first lady ever to coach the Kansas University Men’s Basketball team. As if that wasn’t enough, Lisa was elected head cheerleader later on in the day. Lisa’s predecessor was the late great Ted Owens. When asked about her accomplishments, she replied, Rock, Chock, Jayhawk, Go KU!” EAGLE 80 BOOSTERS Mr. and Mrs. H. 0. Hazen Dick and Janice Zeit June Monroe Miss Low The Gary Zeit family Greg Bevis Mr. and Mrs. Phil Albers Patty Bevis Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Keebler Mrs. Ringe Mrs. Leona K. Denton Miss Rubottom Mr. and Mrs. John Burke Marian Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bottiger Miss Westervelt Dixie and Nicole Dillon Doris Myers June and Paul Roberts Mr. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gordon Mr. Allen Mr. and Mrs. Ross Elliott Tom Honer Norma and Raleigh Roland Mrs. Champion Mrs. Otis Vonderschmidt Elden Ninemire Galen Weiland Lois Wright Ruth Weiland Beverly Roberts Terry Weiland Mrs. Triplett Teresa Weiland Leota Elder Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson Donald Elder Barb Burke Jeanette Gronniger Bendena State Bank Mary Diebolt Atwater Insurance Alice Albers Mr. and Mrs. Art Tilbury Rosemary Dodge Mr. and Mrs. Paul Runyan Vicki Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Gary Godfrey and family Dennis Wright Mr. and Mrs. John Karn Jim Leatherman Mr. and Mrs. Dayle Holzhey Joe Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Compton Edith Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Mike Franken and boys LeAnn Dubach Mr. and Mrs. Bob Albers and family Connie Dierking Jennifer and Kristen Kopp Sharon Colyer Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson and family Gladys Albers Jim, Rita, Dennis, and Eric Meredith Terry Howerton Jennie Higgins Tom Robison Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rounds Norm Ptomey Mark Rounds The Hawkins’ family Velma Honer Margalee Sells PEP8I-C0LA MARSHA GENERAL BOTTLERS, ANDERSON INC. PHOTOGRA- Kansas City AjD Division PHY 108 S. 7th |1 gfcHiawatha, KS 2TB 742-2817 lfe§l c.Wi Due to lack of space on the Booster Board, these ads were placed here. CLOSING While sitting at this table, I find that writing this closing is the hardest thing I've had to do all year. First of all, I would like to thank Lucy for always being there with open ears. She never shut out my pains or complaints. Without her, I would have gone insane by myself. A great deal of thanks goes to Anita for putting up with everything even though she was tossed from duty to duty. As if her ability to put together good sports pages was not enough, her talent as a photog- rapher rapidly grew. To the clever Scottie, I want to give my thanks for learning how to make a Quad-Pak in less than 40 minutes. Despite all the numerous differences, his ability to create captions was appreciated. Thanks go to Denise for all the help she gave on the yearbook. Even though she seemed to have a constant demand for used pictures and a short memory on when to come to work, we couldn't have done it without her. I would like to thank that nutty Cynthia from the bottom of my bottomless heart for all her coopera- tion and good humor. I realize being thrown from newspaper to yearbook was not as easy as it looked. Oh boy, Paul, what can I say? Even though it seemed you took your sweet time on the Booster Board and you had a knack for opening loaded cameras, I guess everything turned out all right. To Jacqueline, I owe just about everything. Since she was the only photographer that stayed a pho- tographer all year, I know she put up with a lot. From spilling developer to our unpredictable sponsor, she had more than her share. I guess in her case, patience is golden. Many thanks go to the person who came up with the idea of the Booster Board. It definitely contrib- uted to our insanity and broken-up nightlife. THANKS FOR NOTHING! Oh dear Miss Low. How have you been? I’m terribly sorry I haven’t been up to the state hospital to see you lately. I guess I just can’t decide where my priorities lie. Seriously, thanks for answering all the endless questions. Without you, we would still be wondering where to start. A very special thanks go to all you readers for putting up with the same pictures on different pages, misspelled words, etc. This has been quite a year. I'd like to say being a yearbook editor is all glory and prestige, but it isn’t. You risk many friendships, increase your tolerance level to an all-time high, try your best to please everyone and still carry on with everyday life. All I want to do now is crawl away somewhere and sleep for 3 months. I think I will. Goodnight. 112