DENTON, KANSAS 1980-1981 THE YEAR.................... AUGUST 5 SEPTEMBER 9 OCTOBER 14 NOVEMBER 21 DECEMBER 26 JANUARY 31 FEBRUARY 36 MARCH...........41 APRIL 46 MAY.............50 ON RECORD GROUPS 66 SCORES 78 TEAMS 80 FRESHMEN 84 SOPHOMORES 86 JUNIORS 88 SENIORS 90 ADMINISTRATION 103 CLOSING 109 DEDICATION TO MR. BAIRD We, the yearbook staff, would like to dedicate the 1981 EAGLE to you, Mr. Baird, for all the changes you brought to MHS. The seniors have a counselor that is more than willing to help answer the vast assortment of questions about their futures, and the underclassmen have a counselor to get them off on the right foot. The basketball boys have a coach that brought out the enthusiasm in them, (and the rest of us got a few good deeds out of the season). And most of all we all have someone who is generally interested in what we're up to. Thank you! 3 RECORD Anita Zeit Lori Nigus, Alisa Tharp. Becky Hoffman AUGUST 11 Board Meeting 18 Boys’ Physicals 19 Girls' Physicals 20 Teacher In-Service Day 21 Volleyball and Football Practice Began 22 Teacher In-Service Day 23 Girl’s Pep Club “Come As You Are Party 25 First Day of School 28 Cross Country Practice Began Jacqueline Dorrell Phil Nigus and Todd Hemen Ray Vonderschmidt Sheryl Johnson Coach Ninemire As the beginning of the school year steamed around, hopeful athletes of various dimensions, and all in top form, trudged to Dr. Yoder's for their annual physicals on August 18 and 19. Teachers began their year on the 20th, the first in-service day. The Democrats assembled in New York’s Madison Square Garden for their convention. Jacqueline Dorrell ventured to Bethany College for photography camp to find out how much she didn’t know. The Olympics went on as scheduled without the American athletes. The 21st was the first day of volleyball and football practice and was the second most dreaded day of the month. Girls’ Pep Club officers dragged the other members out of bed to eat breakfast in the Home Ec. room on the 23rd. Hurricane Allen struck the Gulf of Mexico. And then it happened. On the 25th school officially opened. Cross country runners found out how out of shape they were on the 28th. The actors were still on strike and . . . The hostages spent another month of humiliating captivity in Iran. 7 Debbie Denton and Sheri Becker Miss Low Joe Albers SEPTEMBER Sheri Becker 1 No School Labor Day 2 Girls' M-Club Hike 3 Teachers’ Reception — St. Benedict's 4 QSP Magazine Sales Started 5 Volleyball Parents Meeting 6 Volleyball — Nemaha Valley (T) 8 Taylor Yearbook Workshop — KC Board Meeting 9 JV Volleyball — Horton (T) Yearbooks Handed Out 10 Yearbook Ads Sold 11 Bonfire and Annual Signing Party 12 Football — Powhattan (H) 13 Junior Class Car Wash Cross Country — Wamego (T) 16 Volleyball — Midway (H) 18 QSP Magazine Sales Ended 20 Volleyball — Tonganoxie (T) 22 STUCO Conference — Topeka 23 Cross Country — Highland (T) m 24 Downslips Into Office 25 Cross Country — Savior (T) 26 Football — Troy (T) Booster Club Hayrack Ride Downslips Mailed Out 27 Band Day — KU 29 JV Volleyball — Troy (T) JV Football — Troy (T) 9 Anita Zeit Debbie Denton and Alan Larson September started out great when Labor Day landed on its usual Monday and the students had an extended weekend. The Girl’s M-Club ’’hiked to the Round Hole in vehicles provided by some of the members, parents, and a few students, gathered and met the teachers at a reception at St. Benedict's Church. Johnny Johnson, Mr. QSP himself, herded us into the gymnasium to sell us on selling magazines. On their first outing of the season, the volleyball team came home with the consolation trophy from the Nemaha Valley Tournament. 10 Sheri Becker and Steve Horton The Eagle '81 staff traveled to Penn Valley Community College to attend a yearbook workshop. A casino in Nevada was blown up when an extortionist's bomb went off. The annual signing party and bonfire was held before the football season opener. The Eagles scalped the Powhattan Indians 38-0 to win the seasoner opener. The boys' cross country team took 4th place at Wamego. The volleyball girls won 2 out of 3 in front of the home crowd at the Midway Quad. The Boys’ M-Club Half-Brassed Band made an astounding debut during the Quad. Abbie Hoffman, founder of the Yippies, turned himself in on a 1973 drug charge. The Royals made it 4 out of the last 5 years when they won the Western Division title, but the freshmen struck out selling magazines with the seniors earning the most money for their treasury — $696. The football team romped to their second victory by beating Elwood 31-0. Wipeout Honer 11 The volleyball team won 3 out of 4 matches in the Tonganoxie Tournament with Teresa Berry earning a spot on the All-Tournament team, thanks to a klutzy workman, a Titan II missile silo blew up in Damascus. Arkansas. The newly formed Booster Club went to the Troy game, via hayracks, to cheer on the football team, but it wasn't enough. The team suffered its first loss 14-6. The Midway Marching Band traveled to Lawrence for KU Band Day. The hostages spent another month of humiliating captivity in Iran. 12 OCTOBER 2 Cross Country — Horton (T) 3 Football — Sacred Heart (H) 6 Spirit Week — Cowboy Day 7 Spirit Week — Dress Up Day Volleyball — Horton (T) 8 Spirit Week — Twin Day 9 Spirit Week — 60's Day Freshman Bake Sale 10 Spirit Week — Hillbilly Day Homecoming — Highland 11 Cross Country — Mission Valley (T) 14 Volleyball — Maur Hill (T) 15 Crosscountry League — Horton (T) 17 Students Dismissed 11:30 Teacher In-Service Football — Wathena (T) 20 JV Football — Troy (T) 21 Volleyball — Midway Triangular (H) 24 End 1st 9 Weeks Football — Jackson Heights (T) 25 Regional Cross Country — St. Mary’s (t) Volleyball — Sabetha (T) State Junior Miss Pageant — Belleville 28 Volleyball — Troy (H) Parents' Night 29 Report Cards Issued 30 Halloween Parade — Hiawatha 31 No School Halloween Parent-Teacher Conference Football — Horton (H) Mr. Honer and Mr Robison Charlotte Elder D Denton, L. Vonderschmidt. and J. Dorrell 14 Mr. Juhl and Mr. Leatherman Cowboys, Indians, baby Hueys, hippies, hillbillies, and twins of all sorts roamed the hall during Spirit Week in October. The Royals beat the Yankees in 3 straight, landing themselves in their first World Series. The varsity volleyball girls downed Horton to add 2 matches to their win column. Homecoming saw the Eagles defeat the Highland Bluestreaks for the first time since 1969. Alan Larson and Lucy Vonderschmidt were crowned Homecoming King and Queen respectively. Lori Godfrey Donald and Joe Hailing Becky Hoffman and Melody Fergerson The lady volleyballers lost their fourth and fifth matches of the season at the Maur Hill Triangular. The Royals lost the first, second, fifth, and sixth games, and consequently the World Series to the Philadelphia Phillies. And George Brett nearly lost his self respect to hemorrhoids. The Eagles spoiled Wathena’s Homecoming. The volleyball team hosted their own triangular and fell to Hiawatha but came to life with the Half-Brassed Band and defeated Atchison. Debbie Denton and Joe Hailing 16 Jacqueline Dorrell left for Belleville to compete in the State Jr. Miss Pageant. The boys' football team lost its second game to Jackson Heights. The first nine weeks ended to the relief of everyone. Mr. Miller finally turned on the heat. The lady volleyballers conquered first place, out of eight teams, at the Sabetha Tournament. The boys' crosscountry team received runner-up at their Regionals at St. Mary’s, its first ever. The Oak Ridge Boys performed at the Civic Arena in St. Joe. It snowed for the first time, but it didn't amount to anything. Carter and Reagan had their first face to face debate. The Midway Mascot hatched on Parents' Night, the 28th. Every one had to face the good as well as the bad news of their grade cards. The annual Halloween Parade was held in Hiawatha. Halloween bore its usual markings of eggs and soap on many cars and houses. The football team lost its third game to Horton. The hostages spent another month of humiliating captivity in Iran. r Jacqueline Dorrell M. Becker and D Hailing 18 L. Vonderschmidt. B. Burke, and M Walsh S. Becker. J. Baker, and L. Winchester 19 Joe Hailing, Jim Hailing, Joe Albers NOVEMBER 1 State Cross Country — Wamego Regional Volleyball — Wetmore Jane Denton 3 P.T.O. Meeting JV Football — Horton (T) Picture Retakes 5 Team Pictures Taken 6 KU Campus Tour 7 Football — Wetmore (T) 8 Sub-State Volleyball — Mankato 10 Board Meeting 10-14 “Buffer Week 13 Farm Bureau Supper 15 State Volleyball — Junction City 17 Basketball Practice Began 20 National Guard Shoot-Off 22 District I Chorus Tryouts — Lawrence 25 Board Meeting 26 Downslips Into Office Dismiss 2:00 27 No School Thanksgiving 28 No School Girls' Basketball Parents Meeting 21 1979-80 Girls' Basketball Lettermen Twelve State Cross Country runners made a quick trip from Wamego to Wetmore to see the volleyball team and the Half-brassed Band win Regionals and start November off on the right foot. Three days later, on Election Day, everyone watched in astonishment as the American voters told President Carter NO and Ronald Reagan YES in a landslide no one would have predicted. Seven girls visited the KU campus. The football team downed Wetmore in the final game of the season giving them a 6-3 record, their best effort since 1973. Movie star Steve McQueen died after a long bout with cancer. M. Hundertmark and M. Myers Lisa Nigus L. Vonderschmidt. A. Hailing. J. Baker At the Sub-State Volleyball Tournament the team and the Half- brassed Band kept their perfect record intact as the girls qualified for State for the third year in a row. The temperature reached 84° for the high for the month. As the team prepared for state, the Voyager II spacecraft was taking pictures of Saturn. The Half-brassed Band broke up the winning combo and didn't accompany the volleyball team to Junction City — the girls lost in the first round. At 6 A.M. the 17th, 17 girls stumbled through the gym doors for their first morning of roundball practice. At 3:30 that same afternoon 20 guys reported to the gym for their first practice. Ronald Reagan practiced his role as President that day by paying his first visit to the White House. The National Guard's “Rolling Shooting Gallery pulled up on the 20th, and the future “Annie Oakleys and Davy Crocketts’ of MHS took aim at a chance to participate in a similar shoot-off in Sabetha; seven sharpshooters qualified. However, it wasn’t one of these seven that fired “the shot heard ‘round the world.” It was Kristin that pulled the trigger on J.R., thus ending the summer-long question of whodunit.” 23 Half-Brassed Band Coach Ninemire Coach Juhl, A. Clements, K. Zeit, G. Grider As chorus students auditioned for the District I Chorus, rescue workers sifted through the debris at the burned out MGM Hotel in Las Vegas, and an earthquake shook parts of southern Italy, killing an estimated 10,000 people. Forest fires raged out of control in California during the week of Thanksgiving. November 28th Roberto Duran walked out of the boxing ring on Sugar Ray Leonard just in time for the first Christmas specials of the season. The hostages spent another month of humiliating captivity in Iran. DECEMBER 1 gG Basketball — Mount Academy (H) 2 B Basketball — Savoir of the World (H) 5 gGbB Basketball — Jackson Heights (T) 6 District I Chorus — Kansas City 8 Financial Aid Meeting No School — Ice 9 gGbB Basketball — Wathena (H ( 11 Government Day — Troy 12 GbB Basketball — Linwood (H) 15 High School Christmas Program 16 gGbB Basketball — Horton (T) 17 C-Team gb Basketball — Horton (T) 19 gGbB Basketball — Elwood (H) 23 School Dismissed 2:00 24 -31 No School 25 Christmas 29 Basketball practice resumed Melody Fergerson Art Purvis 26 Karen Soyland While President-elect Reagan was making cabinet appointments and the yearbook staff raced toward their first deadline, the buzzer once again sounded for the beginning of basketball season. On December 1st the girls opened their year with their first win ever over The Mount. The next night the boys took two from Savior as the seniors cooked up a storm for their Chili and Soup Supper, which netted them approximately $150. Jackson Heights stole four games from the Eagles and the yearbook staff made it on the eve of District I Chorus. On the 8th Mother Nature splattered ice on us, and we got our first unscheduled day off. That same day former Beatle John Lennon was shot to death, the Powhattan School District was divvied up between Hiawatha and Horton, and the juniors and seniors and their parents attended a financial aid meeting at school. On the 9th we got our first real snow, and we took all four from Wathena. Charlotte Elder Melanie Hundertmark 27 Alan Larson All the future politicians of Doniphan County attended Government Day in Troy, and Miss Low got her wisdom teeth carved out. The 13th the Statler Brothers performed before a packed house at St. Joe’s Civic Arena. The Electoral College gave Ronnie the O.K. while music students sang their little hearts out for the Christmas program. Colonel Sanders died; we took three games from Horton, and Baird's had a party after the Elwood games. For the first time since 1971 the Steelers missed the playoffs. On the eve of Christmas Eve it snowed, and somebody broke into the Leona and Severance Post Offices. S. Becker. A. Clements, and J. Robison Kevin Brox and Joe Hailing Santa Claus came and went; President Carter broke his collarbone skiing, and Miss Low became Mrs. Todd Stillings. A few of the basketball girls took off on a Kansas City shopping spree and a K-State game at Kemper. And the 31st — ‘'Newpy Hap Year! I’m not half as think as you drunk I am!” The hostages spent another month of humiliating captivity in Iran . . . Etola Berry and Kevin Zeit Coach Honer (kneeling). A Clements. J. Robison, J. Albers, R Ricklefs, D. Nigus A. Zeit, T. Berry, J. Baker Craig Johnson 29 D. Nigus and M. Becker JANUARY 1-2 No School 5 School resumed 6 gGbB Basketball — Troy (T) 9 End of 2nd 9 weeks gGbB Basketball — Highland (H) 12 C-team gb, B-team b Basketball — Bern (H) 13 GB Basketball — Sacred Heart (T) 14 Report cards issued 16 gGbB Basketball — Jackson Heights (H) 19- 23 Savior of the World B Basketball Tournament 20 gG Basketball — Wathena (T) 26- 31 Effingham G Basketball Tournament 30 bB Basketball — Wathena (T) Becky Hoffman Carolyn Horfon J. Robison. K. Zeit. J. Albers and Joe Hailing 31 Jerre Baker and Charlotte Elder January rolled around and everyone, or almost everyone was recovering from the 3.2 flue or something of the like. Meanwhile Georgia, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Michigan won their respective bowl games. Georgia was ranked first in the polls with freshman Hershel Walker leading them with his spectacular running of the ball. Oakland and Dallas won their games in the playoffs to advance to their respective conference championships. The Yorkshire Ripper was arrested just as a major cloning breakthrough developed. We took 4 games away from Troy, as Lynnette Woodard, KU, set the NCAA Women's scoring record. The end of the second quarter rolled around as we split wins with Highland. Hlililiii Gary Grider Everyone crowded into the cafeteria to fill out a sex questionnaire as the girls and boys split their luck with Sacred Heart. President Carter gave his farewell speech as a record-breaking heatwave hit Kansas. Jackson Heights took 3 to our 1 as the varsity boys beat them in overtime for the first time ever. K. Zeit and C. Swinford Mike Becker Angela Hailing and Joe Albers Three girls ventured to HCC for volleyball tryouts. On the 19th the American Hostages were set free, and an assembly was held in their honor at Troy. In the Savior Tourney, the boys won their first round beating Oskaloosa. Reagan took office as the hostages took off for Germany, and the girls took 2 away from Wathena. 33 The boys beat St. Johns to advance to the finals, and they won the tourney by beating Pleasant Ridge. Chuck, Jim, and Kevin received honors of being on the all tournament team, and Kevin received the Mr. Hustle and MVP awards. The hostages set foot on U.S. territory for the first time in 450 days and ruined our body copy, as the Oakland Raiders won the Superbowl 27-10. Everyone thought that they were seeing things until a rat was finally captured and the flu epidemic continued. In the Effingham tourney the girls lost the first round to Baldwin, but the second night they beat the Mount to advance to the consolation finals, as temperatures dropped and a cold front hit Kansas. The boys ventured to Wathena to take 2 from them. The girls had a surprise as their 5th place game was called off due to an ice and snow storm. During the month the classes went on a selling spree as the Boys’ M-Club sold Chinese YoYos, the seniors sold seat cushions and socks, and the juniors tried to sell sloppy joes. It seems that every President elected in a year ending in 0 has died in office. So all the morbid souls of the world are holding their breath for Reagan’s sake. And thanks to the hostages, we need a new catch to our body copy... Reagan is alive and well and eating his jelly beans... Sheri Becker and David Becker Joe Albers r Rusty Godfrey L. Vonderschmidt. S. Becker, and A. Zeit 34 Alan Larson and Jim Hailing Craig Johnson M. Anderson. Mr. Honer. Mr Baird. D. Laverentz. J. Albers. K. Brox. P. Nigus. M Baird and Lynn Nigus 35 FEBRUARY 2 No School — Snow 3 gGbB Basketball — Highland (T) 4 Effingham G Basketball Tournament (make-up) 7 JV Basketball Tournament State Piano Festival — Baldwin 9 JV Basketball Tournament 10 School Dismissed 12:30 — Snow 11 No School — Snow 13 gGbB Basketball — Elwood (T) 14 Valentine’s Day 16 PTO Meeting 17 BGB Basketball — Centralia (T) 19 GB Basketball — Horton (H) 20 gGbB Basketball — Troy (H) Snowball Junior Soup Supper 23 Regional G — Elwood (H) 24 Regionals B — Wetmore (H) 26 Regionals B — Bern (Highland) 27 Regionals G — B and B (Highland) Anita Zeit Scott Elder Teresa Berry Phil Nigus and Teresa Berry 36 L. Nigus, J. Robison, D. Laverentz and J. Baker Steve Becker and Rusty Godfrey Charles Libel R. Godfrey. D. Becker. K Brox and Mr Leatherman February started out on the right foot when school was cancelled on the 2nd due to snow, and the basketball teams took three from Highland, but it ended as the girls lost in a make-up tournament game against Effingham. During that game, though, Anita Zeit broke Debbie Larson’s career-scoring record. The seniors' seat cushions arrived just before they sponsored a JV basketball tourney. The State Piano Festival was held in Baldwin, and Lady mudwrestling started at the Wharf in Atchison. 37 Brian Swinford Back L-R: C. Swinford, D. Laverentz. J. Robison, D. Hailing. Front L-R: B. Burke. J. Baker. L Nigus, L. Brox. Sheri Becker and Charlotte Elder 38 P 11 Craig Johnson Mike Becker r y A. Ziet, A. Leatherman, H. Hawkins, and D, Laverentz Students and teachers were stranded at school and with friends during a blizzard the 10th as windchill temperatures dipped to -53F. The Annual staff worked while the Las Vegas Hilton burned, and everybody lived through the first of three Friday the 13th’s this year. A night club in Ireland burned and killed 49 people on Valentine’s day. Our girls upset Centralia while Centralia upset our boys; the Horton girls squeaked by ours, but the boys downed the Chargers in basketball action. David Laverentz and Jerre Ann Baker were crowned King and Oueen of Courts while the juniors held a Soup Supper, and the Eagles won all four from Troy. Prince Charles finally decided to “tie the knot,” and the basketball teams both survived their first round regional games. Second round action was a different story though as boys and girls made their final appearances the senior against Bern and Baileyville. Reagan is alive and well and eating his jellybeans. 39 Barb Burke S. Johnson MARCH S. Becker 5 HCC Reader's Theater Assembly 9 Sophomore Class ring sales 10 Sr. National Mathematics examination Missouri Western Chemathon 11 STUCO trip to Emporia 13 End of 3rd nine weeks 16 First track practice 17 K-36 Inst. Music Clinic — Jackson Heights 18 Grade cards issued 19 Math-Science Day — HCC 20 Parent-Teacher's Conference 21 Regional Speech and Drama Contest 24 Sr.-Faculty Soup Supper and BB game 26 STUCO elections 31 Track Meet — Centralia P Nigus and T. Berry 41 March came in like a lamb and went out like a lion. Lent rolled around, and everyone complained about the fish on Fridays. Highland Community College’s Reader's Theater gave a presentation, and more black children disappeared from Atlanta. Steven Judy, a convicted murderer, was put to the frying chair as he was electrocuted at midnight on the 9th. The physics and chemistry classes attended the Chemathon at Missouri Western, and David Becker received 6th place out of some 300 students. Several STUCO members skipped school to attend a conference at Emporia, and another Friday the 13th rolled around as the quarter ended. C. McNett and P. Nigus 42 Lori Nigus On the 16th, the tracksters started practice and realized that track wasn’t a bed of roses as some wished it to be as muscles began to ache. The math and science students journeyed to Highland for the Math-Science Day. The senior math whizzes tied for fourth in their division, but the rest of the classes didn’t fare as well. An unknown madman raided the KU Medical Center killing two people with a shotgun. The Seniors served lunch at Burke's sale and then fed everyone chili or soup as the Senior-Faculty games were held; the girls won but the boys lost to the “Grape Apes. The girls' chorus went to Bendena and sang up a storm as a state-wide tornado drill was held. Jim Hailing and Jerre Ann Baker were elected as next year’s STUCO officers. Charlotte Elder and Sheri Becker participated in the Jr. Miss Pageant; Charlotte received second runner-up. Cathy Cluck 43 Gina Sowards and Melody Fergerson Jim Hailing Another shot, six to be exact, was heard around the world as John Hinckley, Jr. made an attempt on President Reagan’s life on the 30th. The President received a shot in the chest that punctured a lung. Three other people were shot also, a policeman, a secret service agent, and James Brady, a member of the President’s staff. Brady was the most seriously injured, receiving a bullet to the head. Suprisingly he survived, and so did all the tracksters as they journeyed to Centralia for their first track meet. Gasoline reached an all- time high of $1.45 for unleaded and $1.40 for leaded at Denton. President Reagan is alive and well and eating his jelly beans. 44 3 6 7 8 11 17-20 21 22 23 24-25 27 28 30 Boys' and Girls’ M-Club trips — Kansas City High school Spring Music Concert Track meet — Centralia Career Day — Troy State Speech and Drama — Washburn University No school — Easter Vacation Track meet — Jackson Heights Speech students’ assembly County track meet — Midway State Music Festival — Concordia Business contest — Highland Track meet — Midway Jr.-Sr. Plays Track meet — Seneca APRIL Lisa Brox Philip Nigus 46 Teresa Berry April 1st, or April Fool's Day, struck Midway with its usual gusto. President Reagan was recovering better than expected, and Mrs. Reagan took him a jar of jelly beans. The Girls' M-Club and Boys’ M-Club left on the 3rd for their annual outing to Kansas City. April 6 was the high school spring music program. Track meets, track meets, and more track meets, at least one or two a week. Something new for Doniphan County juniors and seniors this year on April 8 was a Career Day at Troy. Local people of different professions met with interested juniors and seniors to explain the training and schooling required. L-R: C. Elder, J. Dorrell, M. Myers. D. Nigus L-R: A. Tharp, S. Becker. J. Dorrell, D. Laverentz, C. Elder, J. Baker. P. Nigus. April 11 found seven Midway students at the state speech contest at Washburn University. The appearance of the Northern Lights April 12 was a spectacular sight to all who saw them. On this day April 12. our space program began a history making flight. John Young and Robert Crippen took off in the Columbia, a winged rocket from Cape Kennedy, Florida, and landed as a glider at the Edwards AF Base on April 14. April saw the passing of two American heroes of different professions, General Omar Bradley and boxing champion Joe Louis. Pulitzer prize winner Janet Cook admitted her prize winning story of a young dope addict was untrue and immediately resigned from her position at the Washington Post, the same paper that uncovered Watergate. Easter vacation and no school April 17-20. April 23 Midway hosted their first county track meet. On April 24-25 all band and chorus students left Midway at 5 o’clock in the morning to participate in the state music contest at Concordia. April 27 was the area business contest at HCC. The juniors and seniors combined talent and presented, No One Sleeps and It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time. It was directed by Bob Baird on the evening of April 28. April 30 Midway track stars went to Seneca for Bern Relays. President Reagan is alive and well and eating his jelly beans. Craig Johnson Top L-R: C. Libel. P. Nigus. Middle Row L-R: S. Becker, C. Elder. T. Berry. Bottom Row L- R: L. Nigus. A. Hailing. Kevin Brox and Craig Johnson L-R: Joe Hailing. Melody Fergerson. Lori Winchester. Karen Soyland. and Melanie Baird. L-R: C. Cluck, K. Soyland. and T. Berry. Lori Godfrey Front Row L-R: D. Huff and L. Brox. Back Row L-R: L. Godfrey and B. Nimz. Alan Larson and Debbie Denton 2 — Jr.-Sr. Prom Sophomore car wash 7 — K-36 track meet — Horton 8 — Home Ec. Spring Tea Awards Night All-school dance Seniors last day 9 — Seniors leave for Ozarks 11 — K-36 Freshman track meet — Jackson Hgts. 13— Seniors return 16 — Regional track meet — Burlingame 17 — Baccalaureate 18 — Graduation 21 — Last day of school — Dismiss 1:00 22 — Teacher In-service 22-23 — State track meet — Wichita MAY Craig Johnson Brad Gilmore and Sheri Becker 50 Lisa Nigus Kevin Brox R. Vonderschmidt, B. Purvis,C. Horton, D. Huff, L. Brox, and L. Ciodtrey. D. Denton, J. Hailing, A. Larson, and A. Zeit May started off with a bang, or should I say a splash, as a dead body showed up in the swimming pool on the TV show Dallas.” On the second everyone enjoyed the Jr.—Sr. Prom and afterwards journeyed to St. Joseph to see Every Which Way But Loose at the Skylark Drive-In. Then it was to Albers’ for breakfast. The Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 4 games to 3 to advance to the NBA finals. On the fourth, Bobby Sands, protesting against the British in the long North Ireland war, died of a hunger strike after 65 days of fasting. Lori Winchester and dale 51 Former first lady Bess Truman broke her hip on the sixth. The tracksters journeyed to Horton for the last K-36 League track meet. The girls placed 3rd, and the boys placed 3rd also. The Spring Tea. Awards Banquet, and all-school dance were held. Debbie Denton and Jack Denton 52 Andy Clements Kevin Zeit At the Awards Banquet the American Legion awards were given to Lucy Vonderschmidt and Phil Nigus, honorable mentions went to Anita Zeit, Jacqueline Dorrell, and Kevin Brox. PTO Scholarships were presented to Lucy Vonderschmidt and Joe Hailing. Melody Fergerson, Kevin Brox, Lori Winchester, Sheryl Johnson, Daren Nigus, and Lori Nigus were initiated into the National Honor Society. Craig Johnson and Kevin Brox 53 The Seniors and their sponsors left bright and early Saturday morning for Sneak. The Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors were rudely awakened by stacked lockers upon arrival at school Monday morning, and the Freshman track meet was held at Jackson Heights. Frances Hughes, another IRA hunger striker, died the 12th. C. Elder, J. Albers. B. Koehler, and L. Winchester Jim Robison M. Fergerson, G. Sowards, A. Zeit, L. Vonderschmidt, D. Denton, and B. Hoffman Joe Albers and Lucy Vonderschmidt As the seniors returned from the Ozarks Wednesday, someone was trying to assassinate Pope John Paul II. The Boston Celtics won the NBA World Championship on the 14th. Len Barker, Cleveland Indian pitcher, threw a perfect game, the first one in 13 years, on the 15th. The regional track meet was held at Burlingame. Those qualifying for state were Anita Zeit in the 110 meter high hurdles, Jerre Baker in the mile, Teresa Berry in the long jump, Jim Robison in the 2 mile, and the boys 2 mile relay. Baccalaureate was Sunday night, and Graduation was Monday night. Jacqueline Dorrell and Phil Nigus were selected as Salutatorian and Valedictorian, respectively. 55 Kevin Brox and Anita Zeit L. Vonderschmidt, D. Hailing, M. Walsh, and T. Heinen Students attended their last full day of school the 20th and reported on Thursday to get report cards. The teachers had their last day on Friday. 56 T pSPnW iner At the State Track Meet in Wichita, Jerre Ann Baker placed 5th in the 1600-M run, improving on her 6th place finish of last year. For the first time in history the results of the Indy 500 were changed. Mario Andretti was declared the winner after filing a protest against Bobby Unser. President Reagan is alive and well and eating his jelly beans... M. Fergerson, T. Heinen, B. Hoffman. D. Denton, and A. Tharp 57 Lisa Nigus and Jerre Baker Alan Larson Mr. Doug Fitch 58 Mr. Tom Robison J. Baker. A. Schnieder. B. Matthias. S. Ricklefs. S. Johnson, and E. Berry Sheri Becker and Debbie Denton Lucy Vonderschmidt 59 Melanie Baird and Lucy Vonderschmidt Mrs. Pat Triplett and grandchildren. Bree and Carly. Debbie Denton and David Laverentz I ZU ZC ZIJ S. Horton, D. Denton. A. Zeit and L. Vonderschmidt Mr and Mrs. John Hailing Teresa Long 61 62 Anita Zeit Kevin Brox Todd Heinen and Jack Denton 64 RECORD THE YEAR... 65 Eric Thompson, Cynthia Elliott, Kristi Boos 1979 Homecoming Queen, and Jacqueline Dorrell Craig Johnson Debbie Denton Joe Hailing STEAL On October 10, Alan l.arson and Lucy Vonderschmidt were crowned 1980 Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of the Midway- Highland game. Her attendent were Jacqueline Dorrell, escorted by Craig Johnson, and Debbie Denton, excorted by Joe Hailing. The crown bearer was Eric Thompson. The flower girl was Kristi Boos. The Midway Eagles were victorious over the Highland Bluestreaks 12-8. Following the game students and alumni danced to the music of discjockey Duane Decker. AWAY LUCY VONDERSCHMIDT ALAN LARSON SNOWBALL ’81 JERRE ANN BAKER DAVID LAVERENTZ On February 20, 1981, David Laverentz and Jerre Ann Baker were crowned King and Queen of Courts. Their attendants were Chuck Swinford and Barbara Burke, Jim Robison and Lisa Nigus, Donald Hailing and Lisa Brox. The crown bearer was Herbie Hawkins, and the flower girl was Angie Leatherman. The Eagles took all four games from Troy. Music for the dance was provided by JAM. Angie Leatherman. Anita Zeit. 1980 Queen ot Courts, and Herbie Hawkins Barbara Burke Chuck Swinford Lisa Nigus Jim Robinson Lisa Brox Donald Hailing STUCO Kevin Brox. Treasurer Phil Nigus, President; Jim Hailing, Vice-Pres. Sheri Becker. Secretary STUCO took on a whole new way of electing its superior officers. In the spring of the preceding year, each individual wrote his or her own campaign speech and presented it to the student body. The students ran individually for the office of their choice, either President or Vice-President. Unlike the years before when the students ran as a team representing their respective classes, this was the first year ever that a campaign speech was given and the first time that one class didn't hold both offices. The president and vice-president attended a camp over the summer, and many of the members attended seminars during the school year. Besides sponsoring the concession stand. STUCO sold birthday and anniversary calendars and Midway pennants to raise money. They also sponsored both the Homecoming and Snowball dances. Front L-R: E. Heinen. C. Horton. Back L-R: J. Robison. K. Soyland. S. Becker. Joe Hailing. P. Nigus, Jim Hallings. M. Fergerson. K. Brox, J. Baker. A. Hailing. David Becker Jim Hailing Karen Soyland and Charlotte Elder Melanie Hundertmark The National Honor Society consists of students from the 10th, 11th. and 12th grades that have a 3.35 grade point average. The students are picked by a committee which includes the school principal and four faculty members to rate the students in four areas: leadership, scholarship, service, and character. The members this year planned a sleigh riding party, but since there was no snow the party never came about. On May 8 at theAwards Banquet, the ’81-’82 members will be initiated into National Honor Society. 69 BOYS’ -CLUB L to R: Andy Clements — Sec.. Alan Larson — V.P., Todd Heinen — Pres.. Craig Johnson — Treas., Kevin Brox — STUCO Rep. Craig Johnson and Steve Horton Top Row L to R: P. Nigus, A. Larson, C. McNett. K. Brox, T. Heinen, S. Horton. C. Johnson, J. Hailing. Middle Row L to R: J. Robinson, A. Clements. B. Heinen, C. Swinford, G. Grider, J. Hailing, D. Becker, K. Zeit. Bottom Row L to R: S. Elder, D. Nigus, J. Albers. R. Ricklefs. E. Heinen. B. Purvis, D. Hailing. (Not Pictured: R. God- frey, M. Becker, and D. Laverentz.) The Boys’ M-Club Half-Brassed Band emerged this year to add excitement to the volleyball season. The band, made up of former musicians and roadies, played between volleyball games at Midway and went on the road with the volleyball team to regionals and substate. The band helped the team, and the band turned a profit too, (about $50 in donations.) In April, Boys' M-Club invaded Kansas City and spent the night at a Holiday Inn. The club feasted at the Gold Buffet. From then on, it was a scattered group. The group did everything from seeing a movie about a maniac with a chainsaw to a cross-country run by K.B. The next day, the group visited a shopping center and returned to Midway a tired and weary group. L fo R: D. Nigus. R. Ricklefs. S. Horton, Joe Hailing. M. Fergerson. B. Hoffman, and L. Vonderschmidt GIRLS’ M-CLUB The Midway Girls' M-Club once again took off for K.C. April 3-4 They worked hard all year to earn enough money to spend a night at Howard Johnson’s Motel in Overland Park and a day shopping at Oak Park Mall To raise money for the trip, the M-Club sold many food items in- cluding caramel apples, ham sandwiches, and funnel cakes. They also sold Current Stationery to help with the expenses of the trip. For the past few years there has been less interest showing in the members. Some people questioned if it was a good idea to have a Girls' M-Club next year. Since then a committee was set up to make new rules for girls' M-Club and to give them another chance to work things out. Front L to R: S. Johnson. Lori Nigus. L. Winchester. J. Baker. D. Denton. C. Elder. C. Cluck, and J. Denton. 2nd L to R: D. Huff. C. Horton. L. Brox. L. Godrey. B Nimz. and T. Fergerson. 3rd L to R: Lynn Nigus. E Berry. K. Soyland. M Baird. M J. Walsh. S. Ricklefs. S. Jamvold. A. Hailing, and Lisa Nigus. Back L to R: P. Miner. M Fergerson. A. Zeit. B Burke. S. Becker. J. Dorrell. M. Myers. T. Berry, not pictured L. Vonderschmidt. M-Club officers were: L to R: S. Becker. A. Zeit. J. Dorrell. L. Vonderschmidt. and B Burke. Not pictured Debbie Denton. Pictures that won't crop to fit, copy to write, deadlines, late nights, and teachers that expect you to do your assignments for other classes are just a few of the things you have to put up with when you’re on the yearbook staff. Don’t worry; it’s every bit as frustrating as it sounds. Somebody's gonna say the story was too negative. Somebody’s gonna say it was too much goodness and light. And somebody's always gonna say that their picture wasn't in enough. (If they wouldn’t hide behind books or duck into bathrooms, they might see themselves more often!) Oh well. Life isn’t a bed of roses, and being on the yearbook staff will definitely teach you how to deal with a lot of difficulties. Lucy Vonderschmidt, Editor Mary Jo Walsh, Asst. Editor PAPER STAFF Craig Johnson, boys sports «■V 'I Philip Nigus. features Barb Burke, editor From L to R: Sheri Becker; Craig Johnson; Barb Burke. Editor; Phillip Nigus; Alisa Tharp, features. The paper staff put out interesting and somewhat informative stories throughout the year. Stories ranged from the great Blizzard of '81 to the record breaking year of Anita Zeit. There were also several controversial editorials in the year, such as Alisa Tharp's opinion that Midway is a Sports Academy. It wasn’t smooth sailing for the paper staff. They spent many lunch hours working, and you could often hear arguments coming from the English room. But in the long run, it was decided it was worth it. Sheri Becker, assistant editor and girls sports BAND The Midway Band played during half- time of football and basketball home games, attended Band Day at KU, September 27, and participated in the Halloween Parade at Hiawatha on October 30. The band members of '81-’81 are: Front Row L to R: C. Elder. E. Berry, Lori Nigus, and J. Denton. 2nd Row L to R: L. Winchester, S. Johnson, S. Ricklefs. S. Jamvold. M. Myers. B. Nimz, Lynn Nigus, C. Cluck, and K. Soyland. 3rd Row L to R: J. Baker, A. Clements, J. Dorrell, A. Hailing, Lisa Nigus. M. Becker, P. Libel, and T. Berry. Back Row L to R: J. Robison. A. Purvis. S. Becker, and Director Leota Elder. 74 Clarinet Quintet are as follows: Back Row L to R: J. Dorrell and L. Winchester. Front Row L to R: S. Jamvold, B. Nimz. and S. Johnson. Clarinet Trio are as follows: Bottom to Top: S. Jamvold. S Ricklefs. and S. Johnson. On March 17, the band attended the K-36 League Band Clinic at Jackson Heights. Twelve members were chosen for the Honor Band that performed that evening. They were C. Elder, S. Johnson, S. Jamvold, S. Ricklefs, B. Nimz, A. Hailing, C. Cluck, A. Clements, J. Baker, T. Berry, J. Dorrell, and S. Becker. The Midway Band performed at the high school Christmas program and the spring music concert on December 15 and April 6. On April 24-25 the band traveled to Concordia, Kansas for the State Contest. The Band ended a busy year by playing “Soft Touch” and “Pomp and Circumstance,” at the 1981 graduation. Trumpet Trio are as follows: L to R: M. Becker. P. Libel, and Lisa Nigus. CHORUS The Midway Chorus participated in several vocal clinics throughout the year. Members attended District One Tryouts in Kansas City on November 22. On March 10, the K-36 League Clinic was held at Wathena High School. Midway was honored to have 10 students chosen to sing in the Honor Chorus. The students are as follows: S. Becker, C. Elder, M. Fergerson, E. Berry, B. Burke, A. Tharp, T. Berry, D. Denton, P. Nigus, and J. Robison. Girls' Ensemble are as follows: Front Row L to R: E. Berry. J. Dor- rell, B. Burke, and L. Winchester Back Row L to R: M Fergerson. S. Becker, C. Elder. D. Denton, T. Berry, and A Tharp. Boys' Chorus: Bottom to Top: D. Nigus. The 1980-81 solos are as follows: Front Row L to R: M Fergerson, C. Elder, S. Ricklefs. J. Albers, J. Robison, and P. Nigus. and A. Hailing. Back Row L to R: S. Becker, 8 Burke, and P. Nigus The Chorus members of '81-'82 are as follows: Front Row L to R: S. Johnson, E Berry, and A. Hailing. 2nd Row L to R: J. Denton, J. Baker, S. Ricklefs, M. Baird, and L. Winchester. 3rd Row L to R: M. Fergerson. S. Becker. C. Elder. J. Dorrell, D. Denton. T. Berry, B. Burke, and A Tharp. Back Row L to R: Director Leota Elder, J. Albers. J. Robison. D. Nigus, and P. Nigus. The Midway Chorus has participated in many activities like the Christmas program, “The Story of Christmas,” on December 15 which was also heard on KNZA before Christmas. The Spring Concert was held on April 6. And on March 25 the chorus sang for the Doniphan County Retired Teachers Organization. The State Music Contest was held April 24-25 at Concordia, Kansas. 75 The MHS Cheerleaders had a whole new look for the ’80-’81 season. Besides the new uniforms the girls worked for all summer, there were only eight members on one squad this year since A” and B” squads were eliminated. Three of the girls were also responsible for cheering at all the girls’ games. At the Washburn Cheerleading Camp they attended over the summer, they earned the distinction of being named the Grand Champions. Sheryl Johnson Top Row: L. Nigus. J. Denton, S. Johnson. Middle Row: L. Winchester, D. Denton, J. Baker, C. Cluck. Front Row: C. Elder. 76 J. Denton, J. Baker CHEERLEADERS J. Baker. D. Denton. L. Nigus. L. Winchester. J. Denton. VARSITY FOOTBALL Powhattan Elwood Troy Sacred Heart Highland Wathena Jackson Hts. Horton Wetmore Us Them 38 0 31 0 6 14 19 12 12 8 24 14 0 14 20 24 38 6 JV VOLLEYBALL Us Them Horton 0 1 Perry LeCompton 0 1 Sacred Heart 0 1 Linwood 0 1 Troy 2 0 Mount Academy 0 1 LeBlond 0 1 Horton 0 1 Atchison 0 1 Hiawatha 0 1 THE WINNER VARSITY VOLLEYBALL JV FOOTBALL Us Them Troy 6 14 Horton 14 0 Troy 14 0 Us Them Falls City 0 1 Horton 1 0 Washington 1 0 Linwood 0 1 Sacred Heart 1 0 Basehor 1 0 Gardner 1 0 Eudora 0 1 A.C.C.H.S. 1 0 Mount Academy 0 1 LeBlond 0 1 Horton 2 0 Hiawatha 0 1 Atchison 1 0 Troy 2 0 Ftegionals Powhattan 1 0 Baileyville 1 0 Blue Valley 1 0 Sub-State Natoma 1 0 North Central 1 0 State Grinnell 0 1 78 I GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL Us Them Mount 41 39 Jackson Hts. 43 45 Linwood 52 38 Wathena 55 38 Linwood 55 33 Horton 45 35 Elwood 50 9 Troy 35 16 Highland 25 32 Sacred Heart 52 24 Jackson Hts. 30 37 Wathena 53 50 Effingham Tourney Baldwin 31 38 Mount 33 27 Effingham 33 43 Highland 32 55 Horton 32 33 Elwood 72 22 Centralia 36 32 Troy 54 24 Regionals Elwood 58 20 B and B 42 54 BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL Us Them Savior 64 39 Jackson Hts. 49 56 Wathena 36 35 Linwood 46 35 Horton 39 38 Elwood 65 46 Troy 55 38 Highland 43 39 Sacred Heart 41 44 Jackson Hts. 34 32 Savior Tourney Oskaloosa 67 46 St. John's 54 38 Pleasant Ridge 67 46 Wathena 74 44 Highland 70 59 Elwood 68 60 Horton 49 39 Centralia 45 56 Troy 64 49 Regionals Wetmore 76 41 Bern 49 52 BOYS JV BASKETBALL Us Them Savior 38 32 Jackson Hts. 29 47 Wathena 57 33 Linwood 37 17 Horton 29 24 Elwood 70 26 Troy 39 26 Highland 26 28 Bern 63 37 Jackson Hts. 22 34 Wathena 66 35 Highland 49 30 Midway Tourney Troy 32 29 Highland 39 32 Elwood 62 22 Centralia 42 34 Troy 38 34 GIRLS JV BASKETBALL Mount Jackson Hts. Wathena Horton Troy Highland Bern Jackson Hts. Wathena Highland Midway Tourney Wathena Highland Elwood Troy Us Them 28 17 19 21 25 12 16 20 28 13 27 15 37 23 11 19 21 13 17 21 15 9 15 26 30 4 34 18 79 BOYS’ CROSS-COUNTRY The boys’ cross-country team had a great season this year. They placed eighth in the state cross-country meet. Through the season, the team often placed first or second in meets. Joe Hailing and Jim Robinson were among the leaders in every meet. There were ten runners out for cross-country this year — seven on the varsity and three on the junior varsity. The runners of the junior varsity will help the varsity in several years to come. Everyone was happy to do well this season, but they were even happier it was over. GIRLS’ CROSS-COUNTRY The girls' cross-country team had a banner year despite its quantity of players. There were only three regular runners during the season. They had to pick up two more runners at the end of the season to compete in the state cross-country meet. What they lacked in quantity they made up in quality. The team finished fourth in the state cross-country meet. Jerre Ann Baker finished third individually. Jerre Ann Baker finished first in four of the eight cross-country meets this season. Lisa Nigus and Mary Myers added strong support during the season. The team looks good for next year since they aren’t losing anyone. FOOTBALL The football team enjoyed a very successful season. The team’s record was 6-3, the best record since 1976. All three losses were handed to the Eagles by bigger schools that went on to the State playoffs. The Eagles beat Highland, 12-8, for the first time since 1962. The season ended on a sour note though when Cedar Vale edged out the Eagles in playoff selecting. Cedar Vale had a better oppo- nent win-loss record. The 1980-81 Cross-Country team are as follows: Front Row L to R: D. Hailing. P. Nigus. E. Heinen, and J. Albers. Back Row L to R: M. Becker. Jim Hailing. J. Robison, Joe Hailing, and K. Brox. Not pic- tured is A. Clements. The 1980-81 Cross-Country team are as follows: L to R: M. Myers. Lisa Nigus. and Jerre Ann Baker. The football team of 1980-81 are as follows: Front Row L To R: A. Larson. Joe Hailing, C. Johnson. Jim Hailing, and B. Heinen. Second Row L to R: D. Becker. A. Clements. R. Godfrey. A. Purvis, S. Horton, M. O'Roke, and S. Elder. Third Row L to R: Coach M. Juhl, G. Grider, M Becker. D. Hailing, E. Heinen, R. Vonderschmidt. P. Nigus. and Assistant Coach T. Honer. Back Row L to R: R. Ricklefs. T. Heinen. K. Zeit. J. Albers, D. Nigus. B. Nelms, and S. Becker. Not pictured is D. Laverentz. 80 The Volleyball JV is as follows: Back L To R: Coach Howerton, Lynn Nigus, S. Johnson. S. Ricklefs, M Walsh, M. Baird, and E. Berry. Front L to R: Lori Nigus. C. Horton, L. Godfrey, L. Brox, and J. Denton. VOLLEYBALL The 1980 Volleyball team was up to par this year as they went to state for the third year in a row but lost out in first round action. Mr, Ninemire said it “was an outstanding year with outstanding leadership and determination.” The Varsity’s season ended at 16-6. The JV had a few problems this year. Their season ended at 1-9, but with the experience they gained, they should be better next year. The Volleyball Varsity is as follows: Back L to R: Coach Ninemire, T. Berry, S. Becker. A. Zeit, and L. Vonderschmidt. Manager. Front L to R: C. Elder. J. Baker. J. Dorrell and D. Denton. CAGUS 'ACIES JV BASKETBALL The girls JV Basketball team showed a lot of promise this year as they finished their season at 9-5. Mrs. Juhl said, “I thought we did real well. In the JV Tourney, I thought the girls showed a lot of courage. The girls took second in the Midway JV Tourney. The Basketball JV is as follows: Back L to R: Coach Juhl, B. Nimz, C. Horton, S. Becker, S. Ricklefs, K. Soyland, and E. Berry. Manager Front L to R: S, Johnson, L. Brox. J. Denton, D. Huff, and Lisa Nigus. 81 BOYS’ BASKETBALL The boys’ varsity basketball team improved tremendously this year. The team “upped its 7- 13 record to 17-4. The team didn’t lose any starters from last year, and it showed what a dif- ference one year can make. This was Coach Baird's first year here. The Eagles were co-champion of the league, and they also won the Savior of the World Tourna- ment. The only thing that dampened the season was losing to Bern in the regional semifinals. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The girls' varsity basketball team had a roller- coaster season. They started out great winning 7 out of the first 8 games. But then they ran into hard times. They lost 6 out of the next 9 games. The girls then began a 5 game winning streak that lasted until Baileyville beat them in the Regional Semifinals. The season was highlighted by the record set- ting of Anita Zeit. She broke the school scoring record with 649 points in her career, points per game — 13.1, and highest field goal percentage — 45%. She also tied Debbie Larson, a 1979 MHS graduate, for the most points per game — 25, and was behind Debbie Larson for the most points per season by one point. The 1980-81 boys' varsity basketball team are as follows: Back Row L to R: Coach Baird, C. Swinford. J. Hailing. D. Laverent, C. Johnson. J. Hailing, B. Purvis — Mgr. Middle Row Lto R: S. Elder. K. Brox, K. Zeit, J. Albers J. Robison, and R. Ricklefs. Bottom Row L to R: M Becker, D. Nigus. P. Nigus and A. Clements. The 1980-81 girls' varsity basketball team are as follows: Back Row L to R: Coach Leatherman, T. Berry, C. Elder. B. Burke, J. Dorrell, and E. Berry — Mgr.. Bottom Row A. Zeit, J. Baker, and D. Denton. BOYS’ JV BASKETBALL The junior varsity boys’ basketball team enjoyed a very good year. The team had a record of 14-3. The team also won the Midway Invitational J.V. Tourna- ment beating Highland. The team played very well most of the season. At times though, the inex- perience showed which is natural for a junior varsity team. Inexperience played a major role in the three losses of the season. But the junior varsity is for giv- ing people experience so when they are on the varsi- ty, they are “seasoned players. The 1980-81 boys J.V. basketball team are as follows: Back Row L to R: Coach Honer. S. Elder, J. Albers, R. Godfrey, J. Robison, and R. Ricklefs. Front Row D. Nigus. B. Swinford, E. Heinen, D. Hailing, and M. Becker. The 1981 track team consists o the following: Back Row L-R: L. Johnson, B. Heinen, K. Zeit, J. Hailing, A. Larson, S. Horton, Coach leatherman K Brox. Middle Row L-R: G. Grider. D. Nigus, R. Ricklefs, P. Nigus. J. Albers R Godfrey. Front Row L-R: M. Becker, S. Elder. J. Robison, D. Hailing. A.CIements, B. Purvis, Mgr. The 1981 girls' track team consists of the following: Back Row L-R: Coach Ninemire, J. Baker, J. Dorrell. A. Zeit. Middle Row L-R: L. Brox. L. Godfrey. D.Huff, L. Nigus. S. Jamvold. Front Row: L. Vonderschmidt, Mgr. Not Pic- tured: Teresa Berry. Anita Zeit BOYS’ TRACK The boys’ track team enjoyed another good season in 1981. The team won a Quad, won the Bern Invitational, placed second in the county track meet, and placed third in the K-36 League track meet. The team was especially strong in the long distance running events. Jim Robison and Joe Hailing often placed first or second in most meets. The team had good hurdlers in Joe Albers, Daren Nigus, and Joe Hailing. Midway is up and coming in the field events. The team had good pole vaulters in Kevin Zeit. Daren Nigus. and Philip Nigus. Andy Clements and Joe Albers were strong in the long jump, and Kevin Zeit and Scott Elder were strong in the javelin. These athletes placed in the top three in their events throughout the year. The year was highlighted when the Regionals rolled around. The two-mile relay team qualified for State along with Jim Robinson in the two-mile run. GIRLS’ TRACK The girls’ track team may have been small, but it did a great job. The team of nine won the County track meet and placed second at the Bern Invitational. Most of the athletes placed in the top three in their events throughout the year. Jerre Baker consistently won the half-mile, mile, and two-mile whenever she ran them. Anita Zeit won the hurdle races in most of the track meets. Teresa Berry often won the long jump and often placed in the 100 yard and 220 yard dashes. Jacqueline Dorrell and Sonja Jamvold placed in the shot put and discus several times through the year. Lisa Brox placed in the long jump several times as did Lisa Nigus in the distance races. The Regionals were a highlight for several athletes on the team. Teresa Berry won first place in the long jump, Jerre Baker placed third in the mile, and Anita Zeit was third in the high hurdles. All three athletes qualified for the State track meet. 83 Tina Fergerson Terry Ferris Lori Godfrey Donald Hailing Eric Heinen Tina Fergerson V Diana Huff, Becky Nimz, and Carolyn Horton Lisa Brox Scott Elder „ FRESHMEN Eric Hemen Carolyn Horton Donald Hailing Diana Huff Jeremy Hundertmark Becky Nimz Butch Purvis Brian Swmford Ray Vonderschmidt Nelson Burge Rodney Ricklefs Sheryl Johnson Pat Libel Teresa Long Mike Becker Angela Hailing Joe Albers Jane Denton SOPHOMORES Kevin Zeit Rodney Ricklefs Susan Ricklefs Jim Robison Brenda Matthias Daren Nigus Lisa Nigus Karen Richey J. Denton. L. Nigus and S. Ricklefs Lewis Johnson Teresa Berry Tammy Sowards Cathy Cluck Charlotte Elder Rusty Godfrey Gary Grider Sheri Becker and Charlotte Elder Tammy Sowards Mary Jo Walsh Lori Winchester Jim Hailing Gary Grider ■■■ Karen Soyland Mary Meyers Lewis Johnson SENIORS Andrew Dale Compton Melody June Fergerson Kevin Gerald Brox Deborah Lee Denton Joseph Alan Hailing Barbara Irene Burke Jacqueline Denise Dorrell I David Todd Heinen 90 Rebecca Ann Hoffman Alan Harold Larson Calvin Lloyd McNett Steven David Horton David William Laverentz Penny Sue Miner Charles William Libel, Jr. Philip Wesley Nigus 91 Michael Lynn O’Roke Gina Kay Sowards SENIORS Arthur F. Purvis Alisa Ann Tharp Anita Sue Zeit Craig Edgar Rush Lucy Carol Vonderschmidt James Leatherman Sponsor 92 SENIOR ACHIEVEMENTS Craig Johnson KEVIN BROX: Cross Country — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball — 1, 2. 3, 4; Track — 2, 3, 4; Letterman — 2. 3. 4; Band — 1. 2; Honor Roll — 1, 2, 3, 4; Stuco Treas. — 4; M-Club — 2, 3. 4; Half-Brassed Band — 4; Jr. Show; Jr.-Sr. Play — 4. BARBARA BURKE: Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Mgr. — 2; Football Mgr. — 4; Frosh Cheerleader; Class Officer — 2, 3, 4; M-Club —1,2, 3, 4; M-Club Officer — 3, 4; Who's Who; Speech — 2, 3; One-Act Play — 2, 3; Paper Staff — 3, 4; Band — 1, 2, 3; Chorus — 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll — 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Show; Jr.-Sr. Play — 4; Snowball Candidate — 4. DEBBIE DENTON: Volleyball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country — 1, 2, 3; Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Track — 1, 3; Cheerleader — 1, 2, 3, 4; Head Cheerleader — 4; M-Club — 1. 2, 3, 4; One-Act Play — 2; Jr. Show; Jr.-Sr. Play — 4; Homecoming Candidate — 4; Snowball Candidate — 1; Who's Who; Chorus — 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff — 4; Class Officer — 1. JACQUELINE DORRELL; Volleyball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Track — 1, 2, 3, 4; M-Club — 1, 2. 3, 4; M-Club Officer — 2, 3. 4; Class Officer — 2, 4; Speech — 1, 2, 3, 4; One-Act Play — 2, 3; Jr. Show; Jr.-Sr. Play 4; Homecoming Candidate — 4; Honor Roll — 1, 2, 3. 4; NHS — 3, 4; NEK Jr. Miss; Frosh Cheerleader; Yearbook Photographer — 3, 4; Paper Photographer — 4; Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus — 1, 2, 3, 4; Who's Who. MELODY FERGERSON: Chorus — 1, 2, 3, 4; M- Club — 2, 3, 4; Stuco — 4; Jr. Show; Jr.-Sr. Play — 4; Who’s Who; Honor Roll — 1, 2, 3, 4. JOE HALLING: Football — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Track — 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country —1,2, 3, 4; Letterman — 1. 2, 3, 4; M-Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; All-League Football — 3. 4; League Cross Country Champ — 3; Stuco — 3, 4; NHS — 4; Yearbook Staff — 4; Band —1,3; Jr. Show; Jr.-Sr. Play — 4; Who’s Who; Half-Brassed Band — 4; Snowball Can- didate — 2; Homecoming Candidate — 4. TODD HEINEN: Football — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1, 2; Homecoming King — 3; M-Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Letterman — 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll — 3; All-League Football — 4; All-Area Football — 4; All-State Foot- ball — 4; Weight Lifting Award — 2, 3; Shop Award — 3. BECKY HOFFMAN: Band — 1, 2, 3, 4; NHS — 4; M-Club — 1. 2, 3, 4; Twirler — 1; Majorette — 2, 3, 4; Speech — 1, 2, 3; Who’s Who. STEVE HORTON: Football — 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball — 1,2; Track — 4; Track Mgr — 1; Letterman — 1, 2, 3, 4; M-Club — 2, 3, 4. ART PURVIS: Band — 3, 4; Football — 3, 4. CRAIG JOHNSON: Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Football — 1, 2. 3. 4; M-Club — 1. 2, 3, 4: M-Club Treas. — 3, 4; Stuco — 1,3; Band — 1; Jr. Show; Jr.-Sr. Play — 4; Newspaper Staff — 4; Snowball Candidate — 1; Homecoming Candidate — 4; Half-Brassed Band — 4; Unanimous All-League Basketball — 3, 4; All- Area Basketball — 4. ALAN LARSON: Football — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1. 2; M-Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Show; Jr.-Sr. Play — 4; Track — 2, 3, 4; Track Mgr. — 1; Homecoming King — 4; Letterman — 1, 2, 3, 4. A. Tharp and B. Burke DAVID LAVERENTZ: Cross Country — 1; Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Play — 4; Class Officer — 2, 3; Chorus — 3, 4; Football — 2, 4; Boys’ State — 3; M- Club — 4; King of Courts — 4; Letterman — 3, 4; Stuco — 2; Half-Brassed Band — 4. CHARLES LIBEL: Speech — 1, 3, 4; Basketball — 3; Jr. Show; Jr.-Sr. Play — 4. PENNY MINER: M-Club — 1, 2. 3, 4; Vo-Tech —1,2, 3, 4; Jr. Show; Jr.-Sr. Play — 4. PHILIP NIGUS: Football — 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Track — 4; Cross Country — 4; Track Mgr. — 2, 3; M-Club — 3, 4; Stuco Pres. — 4.; NHS — 3, 4; Class Officer — 1, 2, 3; Newspaper Staff — 4; Jr. Show; Jr.-Sr. Play — 4; Band — 1,2; Chorus — 1,2, 3, 4; Speech — 3, 4; One-Act Play — 3; Half-Brassed Band — 4; Honor Roll — 1, 2, 3, 4; King of Courts — 3. GINA SOWARDS: Chorus — 1. 2, 3; M-Club —1,2. Penny Miner ALISA THARP: Chorus — 1, 2, 3, 4; One-Act Play — 2; Jr. Show; Jr.-Sr. Play — 4; Volleyball — 1; Basketball — 1; Basketball Mgr. — 2; M-Club 1, 2; Paper Staff — 4; Stuco —1,3. LUCY VONDERSCHMIDT: M-Club — 1, 2, 3, 4; M-Clut Vice Pres. — 3, 4; Class Pres. — 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff — 3, 4; Honor Roll — 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Queen — 4; Jr. Show; NHS — 3, 4; NHS Vice-Pres. — 4; Band —1,3; Speech — 1,2; Volleyball Mgr. — 3, 4; Track Mgr. — 4; Who's Who; State Scholar. ANITA ZEIT: Basketball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Track — 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball — 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country — 1,2; Class Officer — 1, 2, 4; Cheerleader — 1,2; Jr. Show; Year- book Staff — 3; Queen of Courts — 3; NHS — 4; Stuco — 2,3; M-Club — 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll — 1, 2, 3, 4; Band — 1, 2, 3; Who’s Who; Unanimous All-League Basketball — 3, 4. 94 SENIOR WILLS I, Kevin Gerald Brox, being of languid body and inert mind, do hereby will the following: To Mike Becker, the ability to go from Chess Champ to Chess Chump. To David Becker, the ability to win the chess games that count against his brother, the ability to stay out of trouble, and the ability to avoid certain people. To Sheri Becker, I leave a life-size picture of Lt. Muffley and a recording of “Swimmingly, Miss Apple- gate — Felicia, Swimmingly. To Jerre Ann Baker, I leave the '54 Chevy and the ability to avoid accidents that leave dents. To Jim Hailing and Jim Robison, I leave all of my iniquitous tricks; vast cross country anguishes, and the ability to know and use every latent part of this school. Last of all I leave to my sister, Lisa, my scholastic and athletic abilities because she needs them so badly. I, Barbara (Ba-Barb) Burke, being of spaced mind and much body, hereby state my last will and testament. To Lisa Nigus, I leave another person whom she can share all problems and secrets with. To Mary Jo Walsh, I wish to leave an inflatable doll (with all accessories) of Todd Heinen so she will have someone’s hand to hold after he graduates. To Miss Lewis, I leave another person who takes all her classes, someone to be her Typing I aide, and a 10-pound bag of sunflower seeds. To the freshman girls, I would like to leave one whole day in which the entire group of girls would get along. To next year's football team, I would like to leave another great manager like myself — someone who will sprint to get ice, a band-aid, and who will tell Espie where to put his orders to fill the water bottles. To Mr. L., I will another super basketball player. To Teresa Berry, I would like to leave a pre-game show of her own so she can show off her extraordi- nary shots. To Mrs. Stillings, I would like to leave another newspaper editor as great as me. And last, but certainly not least, I leave Sheri Becker all my dependable cars, my clothes, and my posi- tion in the Burke family. I, Debbie Denton, being of dizzy mind and body will to the following: To Sheri Becker, my teddy bear to keep her company. To Charlotte Elder, my book of cheers and lots of luck. To Teresa Berry, I will an underclassman to pick on during chorus. To Cathy Cluck, I will more exciting trips to the orthodontist. To Miss Lewis, two students like Barb and me to talk her out of class. And to my younger sister, I leave my well-worn basketball, cross country, track, and volleyball shoes. I, Jacqueline Dorrell, being of dizzy mind and unshapely body do hereby will to the following people: To the sophomore girls, the ability to not have “boy cravings for at least one night, or at least the ability to catch one so all the guys can stop running (both here and in Highland.) To Teresa Berry, I leave my ability to attend practices and actually practice and the ability to get along with people. And to her dad, the ever-witty and fun-loving Leo Berry, I leave a book entitled 101 New Cheers For the Vivid Sports Enthusiast. And finally Teresa, I will to you and your slightly smaller sister, a set of bus tickets to Iowa every weekend. 95 Last but certainly not least, I will all underclassmen another “Group” to sit around in the hall and tell some new and ever-exciting harvest stories for all to enjoy during noon hour. Also I leave you my half of the Heat Miser-Snow Miser record to play during the holiday season. I, Melody J. Fergerson, being of tired mind and body to hereby will the following: To Lori Winchester, an “All You Can Eat and Not Gain an Ounce Diet” so she can eat at lunch. To Melanie Baird, another stop light to go through, but this time without me in the car. To Tammy Sowards, the ability to come to school 5 days straight. To Mac and Norm, their very own personalized broom. To Tina, my younger sister, the tradition of keeping shortness at MHS. To my other sisters, Ruth and Connie, my ability to remember. Last but not least, I will my athletic abilities to any who can find them. I, Joseph A. Hailing, being of unbelievable mind and body, do hereby state my last will and testa- ment. To Joe Albers and Andy Clements, I will my book 10,001 Ways to Run While Injured and Never Com- plain. God knows they need it more than I did. To anyone who wants them, I will my collection of metal files so they can attempt to break out of this prison and all the luck in the world trying. And last and certainly least, I will to the underclassmen, a bigger lunch program and my books 1001 Things to Do With Your Lunch While Trying to Eat It, How to Eat a School Lunch and Never Gain an Ounce, and a magnifying glass so that they can find it and determine what exactly it is that they are being rationed. I, David Todd Heinen, being of pickled brain and jello body, do state my final will and testament. To Mary Jo Walsh, I will the ability to trickle out of school in the middle of the day without getting busted. To Sheri Becker, I will a custom-made letter jacket that does not attract Chico Hairs.” To the football team, I will the ability to do everything in football practice with the exception of practic- ing and not getting in trouble for it. And last but not least to my younger brothers, Brien and Eric, I will the ability to graduate from MHS not knowing much more than when you started. I, Rebecca Ann Hoffman, being of some body and less mind, do hereby will the following items to the following perople: To Lori Winchester, I will the happiness that I obtained my senior year. To Tina “Shrimp Cocktail” Fergerson, all the fun and heartaches I had during my four years at MHS. To Sheri Becker, my twirling and majorette skills, more Saturday nights in Atchison, more swims at the Horton swimming pool, and anything else she wants that I'd give her. To Mary Jo Walsh, somebody else to catch her on August 16 and somewhere else to hide. To Steve Becker, another little girl to pester him on the bus. To Miss Lewis, another good student like I was. To the cooks, especially Rosemary Dodge, somebody to give them a bad time like I did. To Lois Wright, another great class like the seniors of 1981. I, Steve Horton, being of FAT body but SLIM mind do hereby will the following things to the follow- ing people: To Kevin Zeit, I will more big guys in front of him blocking so that he doesn’t receive any more fat lips on Homecoming. 96 To Mary Ho, the ability to get away with having four hours of study hall and a recording of “I Wanna Go Home” to play all day long. To “Hinky,” “Bear,” or Fat Man” Heinen, my ability to heave the shot and my ability to block so Mr. Juhl won’t get mad at you. To Brenda Matthias, a life-time supply of SPRAY-ON PANTS so that she won’t ever run out. To Lori Winchester, more private parking spaces in the Pizza Hut driveway. To Gary Grider, a life-time supply of Mountain-Dew flavored hair spray and my ability in shop to read a ruler. To Rusty “Vit-Vit” Superfly Godfrey, my old spot at nose-guard and a bruise a week so that he will remember the good old days. To Terry and Nelson, an ounce of my toughness so that they can finally master the art of beating up on a wet paper bag. God knows they need it. I will to my baby sister, Carolyn, the car of her choice. And to all the faculty, at least a dozen more students like myself to have and cherish for the rest of their lives. I, Craig Johnson, being of unconventional mind and body, do hereby state my last will and testa- ment. Sheri Becker will receive my tremendously corny phrases to use in next year’s newspaper, and a mini- ature voodoo doll of Mrs. Stillings complete with pins. To Jim Leatherman, I will another girls’ basketball color commentator to liven up game films. To Lewis Johnson, I leave the book 101 Boring Jokes That Aren't Funny so he can add to his collec- tion. And to my little sister, Sheryl, I will my ability to get B’s and C’s if she wants to. I, Harold Alan Larson, being of large body and warped mind do hereby state my last will and testa- ment. To the real neat football coach, I leave a six pack of hot salt water to quench his thirst and an indes- tructable power tunnel. To Screwy Louie,” I leave four chest hairs he seemed to lose on the way to the track meet at Centra- lia. To Mary Myers, I leave a six-foot-wide path so she doesn’t bump into anybody. To Miss Lewis, another skilled typist such as I with greater speed if that is possible. To the hardly working man “Mac,” I leave a book entitled 101 Ways to Avoid Work. To the chefs of the school, I leave the revised edition of the book 1001 Ways to Destroy Tastebuds. To Brien Heinen, I leave my position on the football team and 20 excuses Why I missed my man. Finally, to Etola Nola” Berry, I leave more escorted dates to Homecoming and the buzzing seatbelt buzzer out of my car so she can enjoy it as much as I did when I was taking her home. I, David Laverentz, being of thin body and even thinner mind, do hereby bequeath my last will and testament. To Jim Hailing, my sense not to hurl my body on to fields and courts after loose football and basket- balls and my ballhandling abilities so he can play forward. To Sheri Becker, a life-size inflatable dummy of me because since she couldn’t have me she can have the next best thing. To Coach Honer, an automatic ankle-wrapping and back-popping device I developed in my spare time so maybe he might have some spare time. To Jim Robison, my good sense not to go out for football, that I only used twice. 97 To Chuck Swinford, my book on Basketball and Other Moves to be Noticed By to help with his obscu- rity on the court and with girls. To Kevin Zeit, I leave my blond hair so he can get rid of that horrendous carrot-top. To the sophomore girls, a gas economy station wagon so they can cruise Highland without having to stop and fill up twice a night. To David Becker, My apathetic attitude. To Jerre Baker, I leave my uncanny ability to spot trains before they are 5 feet away. To Mr. Baird, I leave my basketball ability because it was hardly ever used and his is worn out. And lastly and most certainly leastly, to Rusty Godfrey, my place on the football and basketball bench which always happened to be the warmest seat in the house. I, Calvin McNett, being of sound mind as well as body, leave to all, my name. I, Charles W. Libel, being made of solid state mind and body, will to the following: To Gary Grider, 10 of height and a bulk supply of hairspray. To Jim Robison and Daren Nigus, the will and endurance to stay in speech the rest of high school. To Mr. Robison, a chemistry class that is willing to have a daily grade every day. To David Becker, a sense of humor. And finally, to Brian Swinford ... common sense. I, Penny Sue Miner, being of strong mind and body, will to the following people: To Mr. Hawkins, I will a message boy who will see that the students get their message. To my best friend, Tammy Sowards, the best year of all and a book, 100 Ways to Get Along With Your Boyfriend. I, Philip Nigus, being of tangled mind and ludicrous body do hereby bequeath the following: To Jim Hailing, I will all my basketball skills, my ability to complete passes during football games, and all of the trouble and pains of Stuco President. To Sheri Becker, I will another good-looking guy to sit with on the bus to and from games. To Jim Robison, I will another guy to sing with him in chorus, someone to help him with his homework, and someone to play chess with during study hall. To Daren Nigus and Kevin Zeit, I will my superior ability to pole vault and a super quarterback to hand them the ball. And to my trinklet sisters, Lisa, Lynn, and Lori, I will a phone of their own so they don't have to listen to Mom complain about the bill, my excellent driving skills because they need them, and all the joys, pleasures, pains and headaches I have had for the past four years. I, Art Purvis, being of sound mind and little body, do hereby will the following: To Tina “Mouse” Fergerson, a few inches of height so she can see over some peoples’ heads. To the boys next year, the courage to take some Home Ec. classes with the girls. To all my teachers, I leave all my books. I also will to my brother, Butch, my strength and courage to go out and show them how to play foot- ball. I, Gina Sowards, being of no mind and lots of body, will to the following: To Karen Richey. I will a picture of me to put in her locker so she won’t be so lonely. To Teresa Long, I will my courage so she can talk to F.M. without giggling or having her face turn red. To Tammy Sowards, I will my ability to go to school for a whole week without missing a day. And last but not least, to my little sister, Diana. I will my ability to get along with all the teachers and also all of my basketball and track abilities since I never used them. I, Alisa Nerf” Tharp, being of apathetic mind and extremely lazy body, do hereby will the following unworldly possessions to whomever can stand to have them. To Mr. Leatherman, I will another person to write “controversial editorials in the newspaper about his one and only love — SPORTS! (Why, I'll never understand!) To Mrs. Stillings, I will another staff of newspaper reporters as “insolent” as Craig and I. To Sheri Becker, I will another bunch of people as cool as this year’s seniors since she seems to feel that there will be no one like that here next year, I also will her my ability to spend every weekend with friends.” To Mr. Ninemire, I will another girl to keep up her figure by walking around Denton since he was always worried that I would lose mine. To Miss Lewis, I will another girl to make ungodly and disgusting noises in class. And last, but certainly not least, to Mr. Hawkins, I will another person who hates this place as much as I do so he can hear as many crazy excuses as I gave him for staying away from this “HOLE.” I, Lukey Vonderschmidt, being of warped mind and short body to hereby state my last will and tes- tament. First off, to my favorite asst, editor, Mary Jo Walsh. I will the sense to stay out of Publications, a short senior year, and life-size dolls of every member of the “Group” so she doesn’t miss us at noon next year. To Brenda Matthias, I leave a table that doesn’t move when she’s talking to the bullfrogs. Illustrated editions of my books 10,002 Ways to Have Fun and Not Get Busted, Conversations With Ralph and Earl, and How to be Corrupted by 2 Dead Soldiers, all go to my adorable little brother, Raymond.” To my other brother, Kevin Zeit, I leave another favorite sister as nice as me and a few extra brain cells for all the weekends in his future. Finally to all the underclassmen, I leave my half of the Heat-Miser-Snow Miser record to listen to during the holiday season. I, Anita Zeit, being of finite mind and infinite body, do hereby state my last will and testament. To Teresa Berry, I leave the ability to shoot pre-game shots like the rest of the team and a book enti- tled 1003 Alibis for the Part-Time Trackster. To Jerre Ann Baker, I leave a whole swim team of her own. To Ray Vonderschmidt, I leave the ability to keep the wool pulled over his mother’s eyes and leave her with the impression that he is a good kid (like his sister). To my darling brother, Kevin, I leave my nice car, all the fun weekends that go with it, my chauffeur’s license so he can get all the drunks home, and the ability to avoid romantic entanglements during his junior and senior years. Last, but certainly not least, I will to Mary Jo Walsh the ability to make it through her senior year and even enjoy part of it, and an understanding mother who will let her visit the wheat whackers whenever she wants. 99 SENIOR PROPHECIES KEVIN BROX — After 4 years of high school at Kevin has finally managed to gradu- ate. Since K.B. had acted in most of the productions at Midway, he decided to head west to Hollywood. Kevin has been successful and now has his own T.V. series, “The All Electric Man,” where he is a crimefighting electric outlet in the metropolis of Muscot (Muscotah). He also has a pilot series in the wings called, “It Takes an Idiot. Despite his success, Kevin hasn’t forgotten his friends nor his father. He has sent everyone an 8x10 of Gerald and also has bought many of his beloved high school chums rice combines. Kevin also owns a 1,000 acre ranch so he can maintain his farming abilities. He can still be seen driving his '54 green Chevy. Oh, by the way, he still says everything bass ackwards, but everywho cares can stick it in their ear or EVERWHAT! BARBARA BURKE — After graduating from the “Pit, Barbara Burke decided to trickle on up to Highland for a year. College life proved too much for Barb as she was never studying what she should be studying and studying too much of what she already knows. Sooo, she decided to try out Emporia for a while since they had a wider selection of, shall we say ... facilities. Upon graduating from the place, she decided that it was time to quit “studying’’ and start hunting she finally found the perfect person. Barb can be seen now cleaning up after her many little redheaded ones and cruising the streets at night listening to her car’s tape and getting down. ANDY COMPTON — Andy has been out of high school and cruising around in his El Camino for 5 years now. Andy has a fine collection of not-so-fine magazines which occupies most of his time. Andy is still dreaming of that perfect “Bunny and hopes someday to marry, but he’s happy now to go on “snipe hunts with his magazines. DEBBIE DENTON — Debbie has now hit he big time with her new cartoon, “Rebbie, Rebbie Roo. Debbie can now be seen playing lifeguard to her little ones in a swimming pool of her own. JACQUELINE DORRELL — Jacqueline has become the celebrity of the Class of ’81. She has just received the honors of winning the title of Miss Moon Maiden. Previous to this, she has received various titles of which include Miss Asteroid and The Foxphoto Lady. Jacqueline has long since given up being a home economist since she lost out to “a fat girl for the title of Miss Betty Crocker. Jacqueline has decided to give up her limelight life and settle down to a life of being a housewife “y.” She can be seen occasionally with her five little girls teaching them how to walk and talk and everything else to become a “Beauty Queen. MELODY FERGERSON — After graduating from high school and Platt College, Melody Fer- gerson is still driving her red Chevy, or is it a maroon Chrysler? Melody has finally opened a School of Karate which is especially for girls who can’t handle fresh guys. In her spare time she can be found flying around in her privately-owned luxury jet. JOE HALLING — After “Crow was booted out of the big nest of M.H.S., a big wind picked him up and set him down on the campus of HCC. Since he was there, he decided to take a few classes. During his stay there, he was the “Star distance runner. Joe was forced to start running because of his poor driving abilities. He always got confused about what side of the road to drive on (much to the dismay of Mr. Honer). Joe, after running for many years, decided he needed to shed a few pounds to improve his time. He can now be seen working the graveyard shift as a guard rail with Stretch and Scary. 100 TODD HEINEN — Toddler can now be found in Western Kansas where he is a professional wheat whacker. In his spare time he can be found riding around with Mary Ho in “Rose.” When not riding around with Mary Ho by his side, he can be found being entertained by Bud which, someday he hopes, will build him the best body around. BECKY HOFFMAN — Becky Hoffman, better known as Betty Homemaker and Susie Secre- tary, is now married to Donny Flory. Becky is using her homemaking abilities to take care of their twin Flory boys but has found time to invent hicky make-up which she uses often. On weekends, Becky and her hubby can be found at the Hiawatha Elks Club dancing it up which is nothing unusual if you know Becky. STEVE HORTON — After four years of tearing up school property and being obnoxious, it was decided that Steve should move on. While at Emporia being a ROTO stud, Steve took up writing; his two books are entitled; 2001 Ways to be Oxnoxious and Keep at Least One Friend and How to Get on Your Own Nerves. While writing and going to school, Steve leaves the care of his baby to Bud Weiser. CRAIG JOHNSON — After kissing M.H.S. good-bye, Craig started looking for a Ranch” of his own. After extensive searching Craig finally has found his own place where he can sit around, heat the place up to 300, have outrageous parties, and watch the ever popular “Benny Hill” until all hours of the morning. He’s also working on a book entitled I'm too Much. Craig is still searching for the right girl” and from time to time can be seen in Manhattan chasing succulent, young college wenches. ALAN LARSON — Alan Larson, alias Bubby, Saucy, and or Harold, has been terroizing the world since Midway let him go. Alan has become a man of all trades. He has had many busi- nesses of which include Saucy’s Massage Parlor, Larson’s Sheep Shearing Co., and Bubba’s Speed Typing School. Bubba has written a few books also. These include: Girls Like Me for My Car, 50 Ways to Fall through Windows, and Crude Remarks. When Alan gets bored, he can be heard yelling, “Hey Mama,” at people and flashing them like he used to do in K.C. DAVID LAVERENTZ — The day David “The Dude” Laverentz graduated from Good 01’ M.H.S. was a dismal day indeed. All of the underclassmen knew school just wouldn’t be the same without him. How could we go through a day of school without his charm, wit, and clever jokes. But, David found a job where he could be with all of us. He’s now the new lunch puncher and “maintenance man” of the ever-famous Acct-Tab. CHARLES LIBEL — Charles Libel, alias “Charley Madison,” can be found in his executive office of “Charlie’s Professional Peeping Tom Service.” While watching your T.V. shows, you will see him in his second job showing his favorite hobby, “Just a pinch between the cheek and braces... CALVIN McNETT — Upon graduating from M.H.S., Calvin had an urge to get on the road. So he decided to take up trucking. Calvin hauled cabbage to New Orleans for a while, but after hauling a “sour” load, he quit to try something else. Calvin got in touch with Steve, his old buddy, and they’re not operating a “Smokey and the Bandit” racket. Calvin cannot be seen as he is always on the run, but he does still keep in touch with Todd to keep up with the latest fads. PENNY MINER — After Penny graduated, she went to work in a bakery. Penny is now spe- cializing in fortune cookies for the bakery and for herself. Her last fortune said, “You shall have a man, Steven O’Roke. Together you will have many little fortunes of your own. Penny now owns the bakery where she works. We all wish Penny luck with “Nickels” and Steven. PHIL NIGUS — After completing his last year at M.H.S., “Big Phil” was heartbroken. He missed being the president of Stu-co, so he decided to open up a business of his own. He started a chemical lab where they did extensive reserch in the “growing tall” area. It was called Nigus’ Walking Tall Corp. Phil struck it rich with a potion that added inches to mankind. Phil can now be seen on T.V. in commercials reciting slogans and singing the ever popular jingle, Look at me, I’m six foot three.. MIKE O’ROKE — After many years of training in Cat College, Greaser can be found on his Cat Kennel and Grooming Ranch in El Paso, Texas. Greaser is Morris the Cat’s personal groomer and can be seen escorting the finicky feline around in his “Rambler” from studio to studio. ARTHUR PURVIS — After “getting out,” the Big Art joined the National Guard where he plays the bass drum and cymbals in their marching band. Arthur should be very proud of him- self for he got the honor because the recruiters thought he really “got into” the music. Arthur can now be seen marching up and down the streets of various cities giving people headaches and being obnoxious. No one really knows how good the band plays because all you can hear is the beats and crashes! CRAIG RUSH — After finally graduating from M.H.S. Craig can be found reclining in his mil- lion dollar home after selling 4,000,000 pounds or 76,000,000 aluminum cans. Craig finally settled down with one of his many Wathena girl friends, and they keep busy with their two little Rushes. Craig can usually be found tinkering on his customized lawn mower on week- ends. GINA SOWARDS — Before Gina graduated, she married Randy Sowards. She is now a housewife and mother of 3 little ones. Now in the year 1999, Gina can be found in her restau- rant, G’s, burning bacon. ALISA THARP — Upon graduating from Beagle High, Alisa immediately enrolled at the Uni- versity of Truancy where she learned to perfect her techniques for skipping school and also giving excuses that were more convincing. After receiving a master’s degree from good ole’ UT, she decided to open Felicia’s School of Fine Disco Dancing.” After Disco died, Alisa was forced to sell out. Still determined to have a business of her own, she ventured into the field of journalism. Alisa is now a noted author, proud of her two best sellers, There are a Mil- lion Ways to Bruise Yourself and Not Even Realize It and The Bump on My Leg That Never Went Away. LUCY VONDERSCHMIDT — Lucy Vonderschmidt, better known as Super Lukey to her friends, has finally come up with the best method of climbing on blaconies and running into sliding glass doors. She also teaches a class on “How to Get Up Enough Speed in 2V2' to break You Nose When You Hit a Window.” In her spare time she can be seen picking up poor defenseless minors to corrupt and looking for a tall, dark, and handsome man to salivate over. ANITA ZEIT — Anita Zeit, known as ‘Neet’ or Li’ Janice” to her friends, has finally taken an interest in men and when not in training can be seen throwing all the “dead soldiers” out of ERNIE’S. The critically injured ones she takes back to the dorm to “nurse” back to health. In her spare time, ‘Neet floats on waterbeds, judges underwear contests, and attends Kansas beach parties. However, when last seen, she and Lucy were leaving a party in the red bomb singing California Here We Come” and Surfin’ USA.” Bill Allen Herb Hawkins Superintendent Principal ADMINISTRATION Remember sitting around your senior year writing ‘‘Class Prophecies,” perhaps with tongue-in-cheek, and then actually discussing who would most likely succeed. And whom did you choose? Chances are you picked a person whose shining quality was his or her outstanding ability to get along well with everyone else. It doesn’t take a crystal ball to predict success, at school, on the job, in the world. If you identified the person who gets along well with others, you’re identifying the person most likely to succeed in all areas of life. Getting along with other people has nothing to do with being the life of the party or the class clown. Rather, it has to do with courtesy, friendliness, and a sincere interest in others. It also has to do with a positive attitude, a willingness to carry one’s own weight, and a genuine wish to help. So to you, the Senior Class of '81,1 challenge each and every one of you to be the one who is ‘‘Most Likely to Succeed. Herb Hawkins 103 • FACULTY Bob Baird Counselor English Nat'l Honor Society Sponsor Pat Triplet Home Economics Junior Sponsor Mark Juhl Industrial Arts Roxane Hill General Math Kelley Stillings English Publications Stuco Sponsor Elden Ninemire Social Studies Driver's Education Sophomore Sponsor Vicki Lewis Business Girls' M Club Sponsor Freshman Sponsor 104 Jim Leatherman Mathematics Activities Director Senior Sponsor Boys' M-Club Sponsor Tom Robison Dylma Ringe Science Librarian Junior Sponsor Leota Elder Music Tom Honer Physical Education Ben Clay Speech Dinah Morley Art 105 BOARD OF EDUCATION Clockwise From Bottom Jack Denton. Ed Swinford. Kathy Albers. Tina Hutchison. Bill Allen. Hayden Elder. Paul Johnson. Dr. Emerson Yoder Hayden Elder President John Hailing Vice-President 106 L-R: Sharon Peuker. Floriene Tharp, and Jasper Burdette. Bus Drivers and Den- nis Wright. Transportation Director EMPLOYEES Doris Myers. District Treasurer 107 BOOSTERS The following people helped make this yearbook possible: Gary Godfrey and family Post Mistress Darlyne Johnson Galen and Ruth Weiland Bill and Norma Allen Linda Gaither Bill Young Arthur Tilbury Mickey Kentzler — Bendena Auto Repair Connie and Virginia Cluck Cathy, Sheryl, and Bobbi Jo Cluck Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Elder Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Christopher Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson Mr. and Mrs. William Laverentz Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Compton Calvin Kopp and family Bob Albers and family Mrs. Alma Ricklefs Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kuhnert Mr. and Mrs. Larry Tharp Mr. and Mrs.John W. Burke Mr. and Mrs. Ross Elliott Raleigh and Norma Roland Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jones Mr. and Mrs. Paul Roberts Dr. and Mrs. Emerson Yoder Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller Mr. and Mrs. Ron Dodge Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Keebler Roy and Alida Kessler Tom and Lorene Roberts Dorothy and Harlan Hazen Jerry and Nancy Bottiger Mr. and Mrs. William Pauly Leona K. Denton Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dorrell Norman and Ann Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Jack Denton and family Ray Vonderschmidt Margaret Vonderschmidt The Group The Gerald Parker family Mr. and Mrs. Dick Delaney Mr. and Mrs.Jerome Nimz Becky, Jimmy, and Shelly Nimz Jim and Carol Ricklefs Mr. and Mrs. Bill Meidinger The Gary Zeit family Phil and Sarah Albers Mr. and Mrs. Walter Triplett Mr. and Mrs. Bill Severin Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davis John and Clarita Hailing 108 Thirteen years ago, 24 very energetic little kids set foot inside of a school room and began a journey that finally ended when they stepped from the stage on Graduation night. It was a long trip, filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows for each of us. There were few dry eyes that night as we all assembled for what might have been our last time together. Parents were filled with pride, underclassmen were filled with “I’ll miss you’s , the graduates were filled with mixed emotions, and the atmosphere was filled with excitement. The year that had just come to a close was filled with memories, and we hope this book has captured all those memories. Who could forget the volleyball team's third trip to State, the football team’s near miss at the Playoffs, and the Homecoming win over Highland? The boys’ basketball overtime win against Jackson Heights will not soon be forgotten. Nor will the boys’ loss to Bern and the girls' loss to B B at Regionals soon be forgotten. Prom is always something that creates memories for everyone, just as Sneak always does. These are the high spots that everyone remembers. We tried to not only include these things, but also the things that are seldom remembered but should be... I would like to thank my friends not connected with the yearbook for listening to my complaints when things went wrong during Publications. It was a tremendous help to have an “outsider” to talk to when I wanted to let off steam.” A special thanks goes to everyone on the yearbook staff for helping put together what I think is one of the better yearbooks Midway has had. A lot of time and thought went into designing this book. It seems, though, as we got closer to the end there was always the remark, It would have been better if...” “If” is the biggest word in the English language, but it’s too late to change now. However, I hope you are as pleased with this book as we are. 109 APPLAUSE This page and the following page have been set aside to recognize the students we feel have made outstanding achievements during the year. SCIENCE MWSC Chemathon, 6th place Division Chemistry — David Becker MATH 1981 National Mathematics Examination — An Advanced Math team composed of Phil Nigus. Lucy Vonderschmidt. and David Laverentz placed first among 1A schools in the state of Kansas. STATE MUSIC I's Vocal Solo — Phil Nigus Woodwind Trio — Melanie Hundertmark, Lori Winchester, and Charlotte Elder. Girls' Chorus and Girls' Ensemble — M. Baird, J. Baker, S. Becker, E. Berry, T. Berry, B. Burke, D.Denton, J. Dorrell, C. Elder, M. Fergerson, A. Hailing, S. Johnson, and S. Ricklefs. Mixed Chorus — Same as Girls’ Chorus, including J. Albers, D. Nigus, P. Nigus, and J. Robison. STATE SPEECH I's Poetry — Lori Nigus Duet Act — Sheri Becker and Charlotte Elder. In addition to receiving a I, Sheri and Charlotte were picked as the top Duet Act to perform at Topeka. in FOOTBALL All-League — Todd Heinen (Unan.), and Kevin Zeit. All-Area — Todd Heinen All-State — Todd Heinen MUSIC European Musical Ambassador's Tour — Teresa Berry Kansas State Lions Band — Jerre Ann Baker All-American Band Hall of Fame — Jacqueline Dorrell and Charlotte Elder VOLLEYBALL Sabetha All-Tournament Team — Sheri Becker, Jerre Ann Baker, and Teresa Berry. Tonganoxie All-Tournament Team — Teresa Berry HOC Business Contest, Office Procedures — Mary Jo Walsh, 3rd place. HOC Business Contest, Shorthand I — Anita Zeit, 5th place ART Kansas State Vocational Guidance Assoc. Poster Contest — Bruce Nelms, 2nd place Jfc. tL Pi Mri BASKETBALL All-League — Craig Johnson (Unan.), Kevin Zeit (Unan.), Anita Zeit (Unan.) Savior of the World Boys' Inv. All-Tournamen Team — Kevin Zeit, Jim Hailing, and Chucl Swinford. Savior MVP and “Mr. Hustle” — Kevin Zeit ACADEMIC ROTC Scholarship Alternate — Phil Nigus Kansas State Scholar — Lucy Vonderschmidt KU Honor Students — Jacqueline Dorrell, Phil Nigus, and Lucy Vonderschmidt. National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation — Lucy Vonderschmidt 4.0 GPA — Sheryl Johnson and Anita Zeit 112
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