This year, the band's goal is to get more students to participate in band. Miss Stettler is the new high school band director. The boys tell each other their hunting stories during lunch hour. EAGLE ’85 VOLUME 20 MIDWAY IIIOI1 SCHOOL DENTON, KANSAS 00017 The Midway students attend their yearbook signing party, but the annual bonfire which follows was postponed because of strong winds 1 Ill (ill SCHOOL Let's rename Midway High School. We can call it High school.” If we add a black and white wrapper, presto — Jwe have a generic high school. Generic seems to be an ap- propriate term to describe Midway High School. In this, the twenty- sixth volume of The Eagle, you will find that National Honor Society, Student Council, Boys' M-Club, cheerleading, athletics, and many other aspects of Midway High School change very little through the years, and repetition is not uncommon. For example, one student (whose name must be kept a secret) was startled in the fourth week of school to discover that Mrs. Ringe was no longer in the library. This lack of observation may not be uncommon in Midway Students. In the first volume of The Eagle, in 1959, there is no mention of the newly built high school. A picture of it does appear on the cover of the volume but nowhere within it. Another example of repetition is the controversy over whether the school should be consolidated. This controversy began when the high school was built in 1959. It was repeated over the more recent building of the elementary school, and it will undoubtedly arise again when the necessity to consolidate arises in the future. Also, many of the students attending Midway are the second generation to attend school here. There are new faces, but the names remain the same. Carmen Albers complained, The underclassmen are getting away with a lot more than they used to.” Seniors have complained of this since the term underclassmen was invented. In addition, Jean Albers noted, “Everybody has their own group. Sylvia (Meyers) Thompson, a 1972 graduate of Midway, said that there were several cliques when she attended high school. It seems that this is another aspect of school that remains the same through the years. Furthermore, some students even feel that the football team's third state victory was something to be expected. Just like a birthday. Win- ning is fun but not new. Next, when asked if there were any big changes in school since last year, Krista Keys replied, “We have different lockers! That was the BIG change! Finally, Kevin Lentz asked, “Have you ever noticed that the color you associate with school is grey?” An appropriate observation. Grey is a mixture of black and white — generic colors. Although students may change from year to year, Midway High School will probably be what it is as long as it exists: at times a learning place, at times a boring place, and just a place! Oh. look at this. Jennifer, exclaims Janet Elliott, senior, about the things she collected at Career Day. Mario Anderson is glad that initiation is a part ol Midway. 2 It's another generic year at Midway ' • « • •• « % -• Don't let Jane Hailing, senior, fool you. She's not really studying; she's sleeping! Winning the state championship for the third year was fun but not new. Danny Nigus demonstrates the versatility of Mike Everhart's coat to Jim Betts and Neil Caudle. 4 FALL T he fall of '84 will be remembered both as the year Midway High School’s football team won their third state victory and for the first relatively successful transplant of a baboon heart into a human. Both world and local events will play a big part in our memories. During the month of September, Ernest Tubb, famous country singer, died; Hurricane Diana struck in the west; Mayor Berkley, mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, had open heart surgery; and five convicts escaped from Leavenworth Penitentiary. Meanwhile, at Midway, Stuco elections were held; the yearbook signing party was held, but there was no bonfire due to wind; football, volleyball, and cross country seasons began; the band par- ticipated in K.U. Band Day; and Danny Nigus and Sue Elder were king and queen of Homecoming. In October, the first woman walk- ed in space; Detroit won the World Series; a presidential debate was held in Kansas City; and Indira Gan- dhi was assassinated by her own guards. Back at Midway the quiz bowl began; Mrs. Stillings received the teacher of the year award; the juniors held a dinner theater and presented the play Toga, Toga, Toga ; seniors took their ACT tests; juniors took CPP tests; and the band marched in the Hiawatha parade. In November elections were held, and President Reagan was re- elected; the space shuttle Enter- prise was in Kansas City; Martin Luther King, Sr., and Baby Fae died; an explosion in Mexico caused the deaths of 306 people; and William Shroeder was the second man to receive an artificial heart. At Midway yearbook sales began; several students were ex- pelled for smoking; Gordons held a party; juniors and seniors went to K-State and Emporia State univer- sities; girls' basketball practice began and the football team won the state championship for the third time. These events, along with more personal events will form the basis of our memories of the fall of ’84. 5 The crowd looks excited at the only playofi game at Midway in which Midway defeated Mankato 52-44. ‘ ‘ I t's 3:19; Come on bell, ring! I ' want to go home. Finally, the bell rings; it’s 3:20; everyone’s running for lockers. But does school really end there? Where do Midway students go on the weekends, and what do they do while they’re there? Most students said that there was no way to be away from school on the weekends. There is either a volleyball game or some other school activity or homework to do on the weekends. On the average students spend 7 to 10 hours a day at school. They think that weekends should be open to things they want to do. On the weekends most of the students at Midway go their separate ways. Sue Elder, senior, said about the senior class going out together, No, and if so, it’s as a small group. Usually 4 or 5. The senior class does not go out together. Now many of the seniors go out on dates with other people and are not with their friends as much. Some seniors like going to Kiby's because it is a place where you can get rowdy and have as much fun as you want, said Connie Fergerson, senior. “It seems as if we’ve gone to school with each other most of our lives, and yet we don’t really know each other. We spend most of our time out of school at athletic events or doing something on our own. We never spend any time together get- ting to know each other, com- mented Kathy Anderson, senior. The only class at Midway that ever goes out as a group is the junior class and that usually con- sists of the boys. Usually about 6 or 7 of the boys go to St. Joseph to the movies and out to eat or to Atchison to McDonald’s to eat. When the students go on a date on the weekends, they usually spend between $10.00 to $30.00. They usually go to St. Joseph to the movies and eat at either Red Lobster or McDonald’s. Three quarters of the students at Midway listen to rock music more than country. Most buy Lee jeans and Nike tennis shoes. Going to a small school is quite different from a large school because there are fewer kids to get to know. There is less competition in sports because of the lack of students participating. Also there is a smaller teacher-student ratio. But there are some disadvantages to going to a small school like Midway. You usually have to travel a long way to go anywhere on the weekends. You really don’t have to work to beat other students out of positions on the sports teams because it is usually the seniors and juniors on varsity and sophomores and freshmen on junior varsity. Even though there are some disadvan- tages of going to a small school, most students like going to Midway even if it is small. Our school is different compared to other schools. Midway sits in the middle of a cornfield. But even so, nothing is ever out of the ordinary. Most of the kids are from farming families. All the kids from the small towns around go to school at Mid- way. Our weekends are mainly the same as all the other schools around here. There are not very many places to go and not many things to do. 6 The volleyball girls work hard during practice, but lacked team work during the games. Kellie Norris and Anne Joyce tall asleep during the 5 hour bus ride to Russel. A new Pepsi machine was installed at Midway, but the price rose from .45 to.SO. Kathy Anderson and Kelli Soyland were two of the seniors that were able to vote in the 1984 election. 5EPSI SCHOOL SPIRIT STILL RECLINES As things come and go, it seems that sometimes our school spirit has gone. Even early in the year, the consensus of the students and some of the faculty was that the level of spirit has declined over the years. Since Jim Leatherman, high school math instructor, has been at Midway, he has noticed a bit of decline in school spirit or at least the kids don’t express it as outwardly, which is part of the reason for the low attendance at school functions. He said there is more individual involvement. Susan Bennett, librarian, said, “This school has some spirit but needs more. The seniors are the most spirited of the students, but most of the students will rally for a big game, school event, or a player doing well on the playing field. Carmen Albers, senior, said, “School spirit is important because it’s the way to have fun in school, if there isn’t anymore spirit in the coming years, this school will be dead. June Roberts, home economics teacher, said it was necessary to have spirit because it’s the way to motivate the students in school and in athletics. One of the new arrivals at Mid- way, Susan Purmort, junior, said, “We’re more involved than my school last year. I thought it was ex- citing when we started decorating the halls.” Lack of participation is probably the main culprit in this school's spirit. Not only is this with spec- tators, it’s also with the participa- tion of sports. At most of the games, it’s not uncommon to see people running around with friends or at the concession stand all night. The one thing that did motivate the students was the Midway- Highland game. At that game the spirit rose to a dramatic level. Mark Laverentz and Michael Brox said it was because they knew they had to win to go on to the playoffs, but another cause was because of the rivalry between the two schools. During spirit week the amount of participation was extremely small. The students who dressed up the most were the seniors. The freshmen did only because they were afraid of the consequences. Even some of them didn't. The days to dress up were Old People’s Day, Nerd Day, Toga Day, Career Day, and the ever-so-popular Grubby Day. On Friday morning of that week, the senior girls fixed breakfast for the football players. They had to start their breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, cinnamon rolls, orange juice, and milk at 6:30 in the morning. The football players ' 'fuel up'' with a good breakfast which helped them win the homecoming game that night. Carmen Albers gets first-hand experience at physical therapy before going to college and making it a possible career. School spirit is reflected in the low attendance at games. SUE ELDER REIGNS AS QUEEN Although Homecoming was held Sept. 28. it was extremely cold, as the queen and her attendants will attest. What did you say we are out here for? asked the king candidates. 1 4 A ,er ' 9ot over ,he shocl ’ 1 was really happy, said Sue Elder, after being crowned Homecoming queen. On September 28, on a cold fall night, Sue Elder was crowned Homecoming queen by Danny Nigus during the pre-game ceremonies of the Axtell game. Danny Nigus was crowned king by the 1983 queen Kelli Hager. Sue’s attendants were Jane Hailing escorted by Chad Gordon and Carmen Albers escorted by Brian Kelli Hager. Stephanie Bottiger. and Jerry Pauly wait for the candidates. Godfrey. The flower girl was Stephanie Bottiger, daughter of Jerry and Nancy Bottiger. The crownbearer was Jerry Pauly, son of Bill and Liz Pauly. While the students thought the game went really well, most thought that we needed better DJ’s, more attendance and spirit, and the alum- ni allowed into the dance since it is Homecoming. Kevin Lentz, senior, said it’s not the spirit of the alumni not being there, it's the fact that the kids ex- pect something for nothing. They want to have fun without even trying. Carmen Albers, senior, said, “homecoming is a tradition, and if you drop homecoming, you lose spirit.” “It is something you can look for- ward to and it breaks up the school year,” said Jennifer Kopp, senior. ii EAGLES WIN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AGAIN! Cl or the third time in four years, ■ the Midway football team went through the regular season with only one loss to become state champions. But unlike the first two years, many were surprised at this year’s success. Many personnel changes throughout the season may have brought about the success. Brian Godfrey, senior, was moved into the quarterback slot in the second game and did an excellent job throughout the season. Danny Nigus in his new role as halfback also did well. Despite the success of the team, many were glad that the long season finally ended. Matt Clements, senior receiver, said “It was real and it was fun, but it wasn't real fun.” After an initial loss to Falls City Sacred Heart, the Eagle team breezed through the regular season play and into state playoff competi- tion. They defeated Quivera Heights, defending state cham- pions, in an eight-man game at Russell to be crowned Eight-man Division I state champions once again. Although many questions about the sportsmanship (or lack thereof) were raised, the communi- ty as a whole was elated with the success shown by the Midway foot- ball program and Coach Mark Juhl this year. Everyone is also pleased with how eight-man football is going. Initial doubts of four years ago have been erased by three state cham- pionships and a record in eight-man of 40-3. Carmen Albers, head cheerleader, summed it all up, It was fan-tast-ic! Midway 26 Midway 64 Midway 40 Midway 44 Midway 64 Midway 40 Midway 26 Midway 62 Midway 56 Midway 52 Midway 54 Sacred Heart 27 Stewartsville 08 South Nodaway 08 Axtell 18 Leroy 06 Elwood 18 Highland 18 Linwood 26 Blue Valley 20 Mankato 44 Quivera Heights 34 Danny Nigus drags a defender across the goal line. Eight-Man Division I Champs: The Midway Eagles: Front Row, L. toR.: J. Horton, B. Godfrey. M. Clements. D. Nigus, J. Betts. C. Gordon. Middle Row: J. Godfrey, R. Winchester, R. Baird. J. Caudle. M. Joyce. T. Becker. J. Baker. Back Row: Coach M. Juhl. P. Becker. P Tharp, N. Caudle. P. Urban, T. Albers, M. Everhart. J. Ricklefs. and Coach M Martin. 13 “TOGA” ‘ 11 t's wild and crazy just like we are, was the reaction by Jamie Hundertmark, junior, to this year's junior dinner-theater “Toga, Toga, Toga.” The junior play was crazy this year because the juniors had a few problems along the way. The juniors needed two more girls parts so two of the junior boys filled in. The audience rolled on the floor when Marty Joyce as a gypsy woman and Mike Long, as a crabby old lady, came in. The juniors also lacked people to fill in for parts so three sophomores were asked to be in the play. Leighanna Cerami, sophomore, said, “I'm afraid that I'm going to mess up and then they will get mad at me.” The other sophomores were Kim Gordon and Lisa Law. As it turned out, everyone had their mess-ups during the night, and little mishaps that happened were forgotten lines, forgotten props, and a lack of attendance. The play takes place in a high school fraternity house called Alpha Beta, otherwise known as “The Zoo.” The Alpha Betas are not well liked, especially by the other house Phi Zeta Tau. The fraternity is in need of repair or the school will force it to shut down. So George, the leader of the house, rents the rooms. Alpha Beta now has such people staying with them as a rock band, a fortune telling gypsy, an old woman that counterfeits, and a boxer with a kangaroo. The play ends in a big toga party and Vegetable, the fraternity’s pizza eater becomes the student body president and Alpha Beta becomes a sorority. Shelly Nimz. Michael Brox. and Leighanna Cerami watch the action during the toga party. Isn’t she (?) lovely. Mike Long played Detective O'Hara (Eric Wood) apprehends Vegetable the part of a woman. (Mark Laverentz) before the play. ‘Oh kind sir, would you like your fortune told for a small price?” Marty Joyce played a gypsy woman. You mean, we have to learn this many lines?” PLAY CAST Vegetable — Mark Laverentz Fred — Jeff Caudle George Brewster — Jim Baker Curt — Tim Becker Alex — Michael Brox Miss Butterworth — Angie Hager Madame Stella — Marty Joyce Troubled Lady — Kim Gordon Velma — Sheryl Cluck Myrtle — Lieghanna Cerami Nora — Shelly Nimz Mrs. Smith — Melinda Anderson Mr Woebegone — Jamie Hundertmark Slugger - Jeff Godfrey Mrs. Moontrap — Mike Long Inspector Ketchem - Jeff Godfrey Murdock Biddlestone — Ric Baird Murry — Todd Parker Melissa — Susan Purmort O'Hara — Eric Wood Miss Peachy — Lisa Law 15 Mrs. Wenger, director, shows off her talent. CROSS COUNTRY IS OPTION ‘ I encourage students to go out ' for cross country because it benefits them in the long run, and this is why cross country is a good sport,” said Jim Leatherman, cross country coach. He also said cross country is a sport that gives the students a choice; if they don’t want to play football but still be active in a sport, they can go out for cross country. I like to try my talent in different fields,” said Dennis Meredith, sophomore. Cross country is strictly a two- mile run in rough terrain. “I like the practices because it motivates me and gets my mind ready for the day, said Michael Brox, junior. He also said cross country is good for the students in several ways: it helps them get in shape, helps with conditioning of other sports, and helps stimulate thought. However, there are also many dif- ferent opinions. “Cross country took too much of my time, and I was more interested in volleyball. Our cross country meets weren't that good,” said Jane Hailing, senior. Cross country really isn’t impor- tant because nobody cares, like the parents or the students at Midway, but I still go out because I don’t like football, said Kevin Lentz, senior. “I go out for cross country because it’s a tradition and I like to run, and I’ve been going out since my freshman year,” said Michael Brox. This year, he finished twenty- third in the state cross country meet at Wamego on Nov. 3. This was his third appearance in state competi- tion which accounts for the tradition. Michael Brox endures another day of running at a cross country meet at Highland. -. A r The 1984 Cross Country Team Includes: L. to Ft.: P. Tharp, M. Brox. D. Meredith. J. Betts. S. Jamvold, K. Lentz. M. George, and Coach Jim Leatherman. 16 STU-CO CONTINUES... AS USUAL According to the student hand- book, the purpose of student council is to promote self- government and democratic prin- ciples, sponsor and promote ac- tivities, encourage school atten- dance, encourage better student- faculty relations, and to represent the student’s attitudes. This year Stu-Co started painting the activity board around Christmas but hasn’t finished yet. Janet Elliott, senior, said that Stu-Co is a good organization because it gets bands and DJ’s for Homecoming and Snowball and also gets the snack machine running. It has been said that Stu-Co might not have the classes run the concession stand next year because not everyone shows up to work and the same people work all the time. Instead, they are thinking about having certain classes run it, such as publications and Stu-Co. Mr. Ninemire summed things up very well by saying, “It’s a student organization that is not used by the student body like it was intended.” The elections for president and vice-president were held at the beginning of the year, instead of the last year, because the eighth graders had already graduated and were not able to vote. The Student Council officers are Kevin Lentz, president; Janet Elliott, vice- president; Angie Hager, secretary; and Ric Baird, treasurer. The other members are Danny Nigus, Mike Everhart, Steve Jamvold, Stacy Lentz, Ryan Winchester, and Jim Betts. The Members of the Executive Council Are: Front Row, L to R: A. Hager, K. Lentz. J. Elliott. Back Row, L to R: D. Nigus, M. Everhart, andS. Lentz. VOLLEYBALL TEAM MISSES TEAMWORK { ‘ A e weren't spirited enough. If there had been more en- couragement between players, we could have had a better chance of winning,” said Angie Hager, junior. Mr. Ninemire said they might have had their personal differences, but he would like to think that on the court they would be playing as a team. The varsity finished with a 14-12 record and the junior varsity record was 8-6. The girls came in third at Nemaha and Axtell tournaments but were defeated at Hanover at regionals. Jane Hailing said if there had been more teamwork and if practice had been taken more seriously, they could have had a better season and even gone on to the state championship. Most of the girls thought the main problem they incurred was their per- sonal differences getting in the way and the lack of teamwork. But most of the girls seemed pleased. ' Maybe if I close my eyes it will go ver.' ’ thinks Kellie Norris. From Row. L. to ft. K. Norris. A. Joyce. A Hager. J. Elliott. C. Albers. K. Gordon. Middle Row. L. to ft. K. Keys. J. Albers. S. Elder. J. Hailing, S Hager. S. Purmort. Back Row. L. to ft.: £ Ninemire. coach. K. Schuetz. D Miller. K. Holzhey, J. Page. andS. Lentz. Oops. said Sue Elder, senior. Midway 1 Immaculata Midway 2 Immaculata Midway 2 Auburn Midway 0 Nemaha Valley Midway 2 Sabetha Midway 2 Immaculata Midway 2 Atchison Midway 2 Basehor Midway 1 Axtell Midway 0 Sacred Heart Midway 1 Highland Midway 1 Highland Midway 2 Westmoreland Midway 1 Axtell Midway 2 Blue Valley Midway 2 Troy Midway 2 Wathena Midway 0 Valley Heights Midway 2 Maryville Midway 0 Concordia Midway 0 Horton Midway 0 Sabetha Midway 0 Horton Midway 1 Atchison Midway 2 Wetmore Midway 0 Hanover Jr. Varsity Midway 2 Immaculata Midway 1 Highland Midway 1 Highland Midway 1 Axtell Midway 2 Sacred Heart Midway 0 Sacred Heart Midway 0 Highland Midway 2 Highland Midway 2 Highland Midway 2 Troy Midway 0 Atchison Midway 0 Atchison 2 1 0 2 0 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 2 2 19 What's everyone looking up in the air for? Even though it looks as if they are working as a team, a common complaint was tack of teamwork. There have been many changes in the music department this year. Dianne Stettler. music teacher, has created a show choir and a brass quintet and has recreated the girls’ sextet. “I think that she has greatly im- proved the band and chorus,” said Carmen Albers. In December two band directors from Benedictine College came to perform a clinic with the band. In March the chorus went to KU to at- tend a clinic with the assistant choral director to work on contest music. At regional contest the band received a II rating but will not be able to advance to state competition. The Show Choir made its debut at the Spring Concert. To be a member students had to audition. The high school chorus performs for the Retired Teachers' Association. The high school chorus performs at the spring concert. The marching band tries to do a formation during half-time of a football game. 20 The Midway Band include: Front Row. L to R: H. Underwood. S. Lentz. J. Albers. C. Albers. M Anderson, and T. Russell. Middle Row. L to R: D. Stettler. Director. C. Fergerson. K. Holzhey. K. Anderson. K. Keys and K. Schuetz. Back Row. L to R: K. Gordon. K. Norris. J. Baker. J. Caudle. N. Caudle. M. Brox. T Albers and M Long. Chorus includes: Front Row. L to R: S. Cluck. S. Lentz. T. Russell. H. Underwood. K. Holzhey. M. Anderson. K. Schuetz and J. Page Middle Row. L to R: D. Stettler. Director. L. Law. S. Nimz. K. Norris. S. Elder. K. Gordon. J. Elliott. J. Kopp and C. Albers. Back Row. L to R: C. Fergerson. A. Purvis. M. Coy. R. Betts. K. Keys. J. Betts. C. Walker. A. Becker. J. Baker and M. Long. Not Pictured: J. Hailing. B. Godfrey. While the senior girls are preparing breakfast for the football team, Carmen Albers asked Jane Hailing, “Did I really put soap in the eggs? On nerd day, Eric Wood shows his true colors. “I don’t think we’re in Oz anymore, ” said Jay Horton, senior. Carmen Albers, Sue Elder, and Angie Hager wait patiently for practice to begin. The cheering section stands freezing while watching the football game. 22 Many students participated in the Quiz Bowl to have fun. The Quiz Bowl was originated to test students in academic areas for the High-0 team which will compete at other schools. Pictured are Susan Purmort. Jamie Hundertmark, and Mark Laverentz; the Blue Streak team. Environmental Science set up a bird feeder outside the class. Eric Rochester sings to Brian Godfrey and Ric Baird the “Big Burger Blues. ” 23 See. isn't accounting tun? Mrs Winchester asked Connie Fergerson. The Home Ec. classes made gingerbread houses on Christmas. WINTER Winter began at Midway High School (and everywhere else). Along with it came snow, ice, and cold air. But, as always, life goes on and memories are formed. During the month of December, several students were caught counterfeiting money at the Vo- Tech in Atchison; 2,000 people died in India from a gas leak; the first planet outside the solar system was found, and the Subway Vigilante” wounded four persons who were at- tempting to mug him and then turned himself in. Meanwhile, at Midway boys' basketball season began; freshmen, sophomores, and juniors saw Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol” in Kansas City; senior pic- tures arrived; the elementary and high school Christmas programs were combined due to bad weather; Stuco provided popcorn and Mr. Hawkins provided candy canes for an all school party; and students were dismissed for Christmas vacation. In January Carl Lewis was named 1984 Sportsman of the Year; a little girl from Lenexa was found nearly frozen to death but was revived; San Francisco defeated Miami in the Superbowl; the presidential in- auguration and ball were held; a student in Goddard, Kansas, opened fire at school killing the prin- cipal and wounding two others; and OPEC cut their prices. Back at M.H.S. Carmen and Thomas Albers held a New Year’s Eve party; an all school assembly was held explaining the new demerit system; the athletic banquet was held at Hiawatha; the Quiz Bowl team participated in competitions at Washburn and Hiawatha; another all school assembly was held con- cerning tacks put in the cole slaw; and Mike Urban celebrated his eighteenth birthday with a party at his house. In February the ground hog saw his shadow; a nun who had had a blood transfusion died of AIDS; four people were killed in Colby, Kansas, in a shooting spree; a federal meeting about agriculture was held in Atchison; and the postage stamp went up to 22 t. At Midwya Marty Joyce and Angie Hager were crowned King and Queen of Snowball; honor students went to the Kansas City Kings game in Kansas City; two students were expelled from school; and several students went to an economics day at Benedictine College. Life continues and memories flow on. But a few are retained and those are all that remain of the Winter of 1985. 24 The spaceship Enterprise was in Kansas City for a short stop on its way back to Cape Canaveral. Janet Elliott enjoys playing in the snow thanks to the senior boys. Ric Baird shows off his neat locker to Brian Godfrey. EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM SLOW s the educational system what it seems to be? Some think it's not, but there may be a reason. Because of the size of Midway there is not a very wide variety of courses for the students to take, but because of this there is more in- dividual help, said Miss Dianne Stettler, music teacher. “This is not to say that the system is bad but just a little slack. The system is good but we need to push harder to get more learning in- to the same amount of time,” said one teacher who wished to be anonymous. Jennifer Kopp, senior, said she thinks the work is not paced fast enough to keep interest going for very long at a time. With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, we have a good relationship between each other. I feel we are in such small class situations that the teachers can get to know each student much better; thus they get the attention they need, said Stacy Lentz, freshman. Most of the students thought Mid- way was based a lot on sports and not so much academics. But Prin- cipal Herb Hawkins asked that if we weren't involved in state champion- ships and playoffs would they feel that it took up anymore than any other activity. In an overall view of the educa- tional system it seems to have its good points and its bad points. Even though there is always room for improvement, Mr. Hawkins felt that we are as good as, if not better than, any other school in the area, if not in the state. When students were asked why they go to school, there was a varie- ty of answers. Jim Baker said, It's better than staying at home and be- ing bored or having to work your buns off.” Another said they wanted to get an education and then get out of the area. All in all, the education system at Midway is good even though it has a few problems. During a Hi-Q game Mr. Baird, the narrator, pauses to look at the score. A favorite teacher poll was taken of all the high school students. The top three were: Huss 26% Stillings 26% Leatherman 11% Undecided 16% 26 Cl very year about Christmas time — the winter blahs strike. They rampage through the school striking students and faculty alike. What causes this “disease, what are the symptoms, and what are the remedies? Kristi Scheutz, freshman, said, “Coming back to school after Christmas vacation is one of the causes.” Mario Anderson, freshman, said she suffers from the winter blahs .. because you have to make up snow days and because it's a long time until summer. When asked about the symp- toms, Kari Holzhey, freshman, said, “People get in fights more often and for no reason. Also, Dennis Meredith, sophomore, said, People get rowdy, and freshmen spend some time in snow drifts. When asked about cures for this illness, Carmen Albers, senior, sug- gested snowmobile riding, and Mike Everhart, sophomore, suggested basketball or some other physical activity. Perhaps, though, the only real cure for “winter blahs” is spring thaw.” Between snowdrifts and seniors, I just don’t know which I like best, said Mike George, freshman. The senior girls, tired of the same guys, made Mr. Snowman. ' 'Some people crack under pressure, but not me,' ‘ said Jennifer Kopp, senior, as another nine weeks comes to an end. JUNIORS SWEEP SNOW HALL Snowball Royalty: Marty Joyce and Angie Hager. This year’s snow ball took place on February 1, 1985. The crowning occurred between the boys’ B and boys’ A team games against Wetmore. Marty Joyce and Angie Hager were crowned King and Queen of Courts. The girls’ B and A teams won, along with the boys’ B and there were hopes of a sweep as the boys’ A had previously beaten Wetmore, but it wasn't to be as the boys’ A team was beaten in a close contest: 46-42. The traditional Snowball dance, sponsored by the Stuco, was held after the games. Alumni Donald Hailing and Eric Heinen d.j.'ed the dance with the help of Pastor Kaden's stereo equipment. Jane Hailing, senior said, “It was the funniest dance yet. The senior girls decided to make it fun and we did. Snowball King Marty Joyce receives the crown from crown bearer Curtis Albers. Angie Hager and Marty Joyce engage in the customary traditions of Snowball. 29 Mike Everhart and Shelli Hager 30 Do the guest D. J. 's for the evening's festivities look familiar? That's Ric Baird and Jim Betts put up a furious defense in the fast-paced right. Alumni Donald Hailing and Eric Heinen did the honors. A-team game. Snowball Candidates from L. to R. are freshmen T. Albers and K. Holzhey; sophomores M. Everhart and S. Hager; juniors M. Joyce and A. Hager; and seniors J. Betts and K. Soyland. Janet Elliott. 1964 Snowball Queen, aids flower girl Amanda Bevis and crown bearer Curtis Albers. 31 BOYS’ SEASON SUFFERS The boys' basketball team had a disappointing season. They finished their season with a 1-19 record. The junior varsity ended their season with a 6-7 record, and the freshmen with a 4-0 record. Some people blame the team work among the members of the team. “There was talent there, but they didn't work together as a team, commented Kathy Anderson, senior. This year there were two senior boys out for basketball. This had an effect on the team. Freshman players were starting A-team. Coach Mark Martin said, “I started the freshmen because I felt they could help us with our ball handling problems. I thought it was fair that the freshmen started because they were better than the up- perclassmen, said Stacy Lentz, freshman. Coach Martin said that next year’s seniors need to be more dedicated and give the “postive leadership we need to have a suc- cessful basketball team. Midway tried to play tough defense against Highland but failed when Highland ended up defeating Midway for the second time this season. 32 1985 Boys' Basketball Team Members are Front Row, L to R: P. Becker. R. Winchester, J. Ricklefs. M. George. T. Parker, M. Brox, and T. Albers. Back Row. L to R: R. Blocker. Asst. Coach. B. Godfrey. M. Joyce. N. Caudle. T. Becker. J. Betts. R. Baird. M. Laverentz, J. Caudle, M. Martin. Coach, and J. Pierce. Manager. Midway waits for the rebound during the Jeff West game in which Midway was defeated 34-63. VARSITY Midway 34 Jeff. West 63 ★Midway 46 Baileyville 62 ★Midway 64 Rossville 64 Midway 45 Wetmore 38 Midway 37 Stewartsville. MO 56 Midway 47 Elwood 59 Midway 23 Highland 51 Midway 34 Wathena 56 Midway 40 Troy 71 Midway 30 Horton 52 Midway 54 Elwood 70 ★Midway 29 Lansing 49 ★Midway 38 Baehor 54 Midway 41 Savior 56 Midway 42 Wetmore 46 Midway 31 Highland 44 Midway 26 Jackson Hts. 51 Midway 31 Troy 61 ★Midway 32 Axtell 68 JUNIOR VARSITY Midway 21 Wetmore 24 Midway 46 Elwood 21 Midway 39 Highland 44 Midway 40 Wathena 38 Midway 47 Troy 50 Midway 53 Horton 58 Midway 41 Elwood 23 Midway 52 Savior 22 Midway 46 Wetmore 41 Midway 33 Highland 49 Midway 19 Jackson Hts. 57 Midway 48 Horton 24 Midway 28 Troy 39 FRESHMEN ★Midway 55 Maur Hill 27 ★Midway 56 Jeff. West 30 ★Midway 54 Jeff. North 47 Midway 48 Highland 29 ★ Indicates Tournament Games Marty Joyce goes up for a block shot during the Jeff. West game while the other members of the team play defense. 33 CII1 1 UL1 AM i G: JUST t was a dark and stormy night, but still the Midway High School cheerleading squad could be depended upon to be out rooting our team on to victory. No matter what the weather, this year's batch of dedicated cheerleaders did their best to rouse up some enthusiasm. But being a cheerleader isn’t all glory. Lisa Law, a sophomore cheerleader, said, I don't think I’ll try out next year; it takes too much time.” However, Carmen Albers, head cheerleader, felt that all of the time was justified. “I enjoy supporting our athletic teams. This year's squad did excep- tionally well at their summer camp at Washburn. They were voted the most spirited squad, and won the second place plaque for best team overall, out of twelve teams. It's lonely at the lop. said Carmen Albers. The Midway High School cheerleading squad shows off one of their mounts. The cheerleading squad does a floor cheer during a time out. 34 The 1965 Midway High School Cheerleading Squad Include From Left to Right: J. Albers. L. Law. K. Gordon. A. Joyce. K. Norris. A. Hager. J. Elliott, and C. Albers. TEAMWORK HELPS JUNIOR VARSITY Midway 25 Wetmore 14 Midway 48 Elwood 10 Midway 25 Highland 20 Midway 24 Wathena 6 Midway 35 Troy 21 Midway 35 Atchison 24 Midway 43 Elwood 11 Midway 37 Wetmore 20 Midway 57 Powhattan 27 Midway 17 Horton 34 Midway 20 Highland 28 Midway 18 Jackson Heights 19 Midway 36 Axtell 34 Midway VARSITY 29 Troy 19 •Midway 27 Jetl. West 39 Midway 31 Baileyville 44 Midway 38 Westmoreland 29 Midway 45 Wetmore 29 Midway 43 Stewartsville MO 38 Midway 33 Elwood 31 Midway 28 Highland 37 Midway 40 Wathena 39 Midway 39 Troy 27 Midway 33 Atchison 46 Midway 40 Elwood 37 Midway 25 Horton 35 'Midway 46 Valley Falls 44 • Midway 33 Lafayette MO 45 'Midway 28 Nehama Valley 53 Midway 65 Wetmore 20 Midway 41 Highland 54 Midway 37 Jackson Heights 42 Midway 30 Troy 27 Midway 76 Bern 23 • Midway 32 Frankfort 42 Indicates tournament games Sue Elder, honorable mention all-state basketball team, proudly displays her T-shirt and Eagle brag board given to each ot the players by Mr. Leatherman. Mr. Juhl. assistant coach, practices with the girls by portraying an opponent. Janet Elliott makes her move down court looking for the pass inside. 36 GIRLS’ SEASON f n the court everyone played v-' together as a team. No one played for themselves,” com- mented Janet Elliott, senior, about the teamwork and togetherness of this year’s basketball team. The teamwork made the season wor- thwhile as the varsity girls finished with a 11-10 record and the JV with a 11-3 record. Anne Joyce, sophomore, com- pliments the JV team by saying, “It was fun; we had a good season and that's the important thing.” The season began as the girls traveled to Sabetha for the tourna- ment. They lost the first two games but came back with a victory to get seventh place on the final night. During midseason they went to the Effingham tournament where they brought home the fourth place trophy, which was quite an improve- ment from finishing at the bottom of the bracket last year. During the Axtell game, the lights went on as the varsity was warming up. Everyone sat in the dark for almost two hours until the game was called. The girls were given t-shirts with slogans by Mr. Leatherman. Each one has a different saying ap- propriate to the girl. When regionals rolled around the team was ranked third and defeated Bern the first night. However, the team fell in defeat to Frankfort after a hard fought game. Stacy Lentz and Kari Holzhey, freshmen, enjoy the shower by the seniors after practice. Carmen Albers, senior, shows Kelli Norris, sophomore, how to search for contacts on the locker room floor. The 1984-85 Girls' Basketball Team are Front Row, L to R: K. Schuetz. K. Holzhey. S. Lentz. J. Albers. S. Hager. J. Elliott, C. Albers. Back Row: Mr. Juhl, K. Keys, A. Hager, K. Gordon. J. Hailing. S. Elder. K. Soyland. K. Norris, A. Joyce, and Mr Leatherman. 37 38 I like the shirt. said Marty Joyce, “but the mouse has to go. Home Ec. II and Home Ec. IV classes add a little spirit to Christmas by making gingerbread houses. Mark Laverentz does not like to brag, but he shows oft his artistic talent. When you wish upon a star. said Connie Fergerson. Jennifer Kopp acts busy knowing that her picture is being taken. 40 SPUING Spring visited Midway High School bringing a lift in everyone’s spirit. Some of the events that will mark the Spring of 1985 in our memories are the escapades of a digger released in Mr. Hawkins' office and President Reagan’s visit to a German military cemetery. In March an earthquake in Chile killed 140 people and wounded thousands; the Russian leader Chernenko died; a farmers' riot took place in Plattsburg, Missouri; the Catholic church in Severance burn- ed down; and there were several UFO sightings in the Atchison, Kan- sas, area. Back at Midway the school board met with Highland’s school board to discuss consolidateing the two schools; track season began; Boys’ M-Club went to Kansas City for a trip; many students took part in Em- poria State University testing; and students took part in business con- tests, math contests, music con- tests, and the Chemathon. In the month of April Amy Carter was arrested for taking part in a protest; a highway patrolman was killed by a member of a radical group in Branson, Missouri; Wolfe Bridge was torn down; the Pope ad- ded 24 new cardinals; and a mental hospital in Buenos Aries burned kill- ing 79 patients. Meanwhile at M.H.S. the sniors presented the play “The Clumsy Custard Horror Show;” several students visited the Osawatomie mental hospital; a digger escaped in Mr. Hawkins’ office; art students went to an art contest at Highland; cheerleading tryouts were held; and several freshmen skipped school. In May President Reagan visited a military cemetery in Germany; Spend-A-Buck won the Kentucky Derby; Dolph Sweet, the father on Gimme a Break, died of cancer; fire destroyed a soccer field in England killing 51 people; Miss Texas was named Miss U.S.A.; Miss Kansas broke her neck in a car accident and a bomb dropped on a radical group's home in Philadelphia, Penn- sylvania, starting a fire which spread causing several deaths. At Midway Sean Kelley, former Midway student, died in a car wreck; Prom was held in the Multi- Purpose room; awards were handed out at the annual Awards Banquet; the home ec. students presented their annual Spring Tea; the seniors graduated and left for sneak; and students were dismissed for sum- mer vacation. 41 SPRING STRIKES £ T. becomes another victim ol the early signs ot spring fever. Y es, the robins are chirping, the crickets are singing, and if you listen closely you can hear the crack of a baseball meeting a bat. That’s right, Spring is once again settling herself in for a short but sweet stay at Midway. Soon shorts will be back in vogue, and every lunch hour will be filled with the shrieks, of teenagers soaking up the sun and playing in the front yard. Spring seems to bring out the child in all of us, from a tendency towards finger- jello fights among the freshmen, all the way to seniors playing with stuffed animals. With the onset of track season, academics seems to take a back- burner; it’s too nice outside to study and there’s so much else going on that the last quarter’s grade point average always hits a dismal low, but the time flies by and it won’t be long until another year of school gives way to summer. Paut Coy. vandal, suffers from a serious outbreak of Carmen Albers, with a little help from Kelli Soyland. gets on the wagon and seniorities. swears off Red Fliers for life. 42 TRACKSTERS BREAK RECORDS Jean Albers gives her opponent a tough race in the high hurdles. I Get that camera out of here. ” said Janet Elliott, senior. Janet has participated in track for four years. P eople running, throwing, com- peting, and showing the best performance they possibly can do to accomplish the goal they have set. This can be seen at all the track meets. Jeff Godfrey broke the school record in the 100 meter dash; his time was 11.09, and the old record was held by J. Bottiger and T. Bot- tiger in 1963 and 1964 with 11.3 seconds. Carmen Albers broke the discus record which was held by DeAnn Myers at 88'8 in 1976 when she threw the discus 91'1 in 1985. “This year more boys and girls are participating in track than in the previous years, and this all depends on how well they did in other sports,” said Mr. Leatherman, boys’ coach. “Track offers a lot to the students. It offers them a chance to improve themseles on individual basis, and they get a chance to meet new people,” said Mr. Leathermen, track coach. He also said that the students get more carry-over value than from most sports. “Track offers students a chance to achieve success on an individual and team level,” said Miss Stettler, girls’ track coach. She also said that there has been much hard work and improvement this year. Although the season got off to a slow start, the girls ended the season with a second place finish at Midway Invitational. Of those who went to the state track meet on May 17 and 18 at Emporia, Jeff Godfrey finished 4th in the 100 and 5th in the 200. Jeff Godfrey is bound and determined to win the race. 43 The 1985 Girls' Track Team are as follows Back Row. L to R: Coach Dianne Stettler. J. Elliott. K. Keys. K. Gordon. K. Norris. A. Joyce. K. Schuetz and M Coy. Manager. Front Row, L to R: S. Cluck. S. Purmort. J. Albers. S. Lentz. C. Albers. K. Anderson, and C. Fergerson Manager. Not Pictured: J. Hailing. L. Cerami. The 1985 Boys’ Track Team are as follows Back Row. L to R: N. Caudle. P. Tharp. J. Caudle. J. Betts. M. Clements. B. Godfrey. R. Baird. M. Brox. M. Joyce and D. Meredith. Middle Row. L to R: Jim Leatherman. Coach: T. Albers. T. Becker. J. Horton. J. Godfrey. J. Baker and K. Lentz. Front Row. L to R: A. Hager. Manager. J. Pierce. D. Nigus, C. Gordon. P. Becker and M. Everhart. Not Pictured: S. Libel. ♦ oi«A ♦'0 4 1 it 44 45 Connie Fergerson recites her piay lines to Jim Nimz. “Do I really have to kiss her? asked Matt Clements as Kelli Soyland shakes her head no. 46 play: noiuwmmm; Members of the cast dress before the play. T he senior class presented the play The Clumsy Custard Hor- ror Show” on April 12, 1985. Many of the seniors felt it could have been renamed “A Pain in the Neck.” One of the many problems was complicated costumes and props. Many of the costumes had to be found at various college theatres. Another problem was arguments among the seniors or with Mr. Baird. These arguments led to one person quitting. Changing practice times were also a problem. Many times the seniors didn’t know when they were having practice until 3:20 P.M. that day. The seniors tried something new this year. They went in to say their lines to Mr. Baird starting about a month before practice began. The seniors tried something new this year. They went in to say their lines to Mr. Baird starting about a month before practice began. For people with small parts it was a waste, but for people with big parts it was worthwhile,” said Kelli Soyland. Even with this new “help,” some people did not know their lines. Connie Fergerson summed up the entire play practice ordeal when she said, “It’s ridiculous! A play should be fun and people should know their lines. This is our last year to put on a play and we're not having any fun! After all these problems with play practice, the play was still deemed a success. 47 SOUTHERN NIOIITS P rom time is a very special time when everyone is dressed up in a new formal, tux or nice suit, and has colorful flowers. It is a very ex- citing time of year. Or is it? “It didn’t run as smoothly as ex- pected, especially on deciding on what gym to have it in, said Sheryl Cluck, junior. There was much controversy over what gym to have prom. It was either the high school end or the multi-purpose room which made it difficult on decorating since it had never been used for a prom before. Some seniors said that they didn't like prom because it was in the multi-purpose room, but there were others who enjoyed it for what the juniors had to work with. After the meal Mike Long enter- tained everyone with the senior pro- phesies, and Carmen Albers read the wills. When the evening program was over, there was a long wait before pictures were taken by Jack McBee and his assistant. Pictures were taken beneath a gazebo covered with flowers. Soon the dance began with Myth as the band. When the dance was over at 12:30, some left for Matt Clement's party while others went to Mike Ur- ban’s. Unfortunately Clement’s was rained out, so everyone crammed into Urban’s for food, pool, and movies. The juniors went to an extra expense to pur- chase a gazebo to take pictures in. The divider flats pictured a steam boat going down the river. The theme song tor prom was All I Need Carmen Albers, senior, read the wills and testaments to everyone. Mike Long, junior, gave Mr. Miller a gift certificate for his help with Prom. Mike also read the prophesies. Everyone laughed while Mike Long presented the prophesies. Melinda Anderson, junior, gave the closing and thanked everyone for coming. The Prom Servers were: Front Row. L. to R : L. Cerami. S. Hager, H. Underwood. Back Row, L. to R.: J. Albers. K. Keys. K. Gordon, and K. Norris. Not Pictured were the Boys' Servers: P. Tharp, P. Urban, D. Meridith, and J. R. Peuker. 49 51 p eceiving teachers' recommen- r dations and good grades isn't easy to do, but that's what the members of National Honor Society (N.H.S.) have done. A 3.35 grade point average is re- quired of students before they can be considered for N.H.S. A list of all students meeting this requirement is given to the teachers, who select members on a basis of character, leadership, and service. Members are expected to main- tain high standards in order to re- main in N.H.S. The problem of what to do if a student did not maintain these standards has never arisen at Midway. The purpose of N.H.S. is to honor high school juniors and seniors who are good responsible students. National Honor Society at Mid- way isn't active, but we feel that students are already involved in enough activities and don’t have the time. National Honor Society is still an honor anyway,” said Mr. Baird, the sponsor of N.H.S. Melinda Anderson, junior, said, Being a member of National Honor Society is an honor, but as far as activeness is concerned it’s a negative three.” Despite inactivity, N.H.S. is still a way of recognizing students. Members of the National Honor Society Are: Front Row, L to R: K. Soyland, M Anderson, J. Elliott, and K. Anderson. Back Row, L to R: D. Nigus, J. Caudle. M Clements, M. Brox, and K. Lentz. 52 BOYS’ M-CLUB PLUGS AWAY ‘ ‘WWithin the last ten years of Boys’ M-Club, it hasn’t changed to benefit the school,” said Jim Leatherman, M-Club sponsor. Mr. Leatherman said that this year the Boys’ M-Club was going to scoop snow off sidewalks for the older people and try to benefit themselves as well as the communi- ty, but the Board didn't want the students to leave during study hall because there is too much risk of the students getting hurt or sliding in a ditch. The suggestion was voted The 1984-85 M-Club Officers Are: L to R: Jeff Caudle, secretary; Malt Clements, presi- dent; and treasurer, Danny Nigus. The 1984-85 Boys' M-Club Consist of: Front Row, L to R: M Laverentz, T. Becker, E. Wood. R. Baird. J. Baker, M. Brox, and J. Caudle. Back Row. L to R: M. Joyce. D Nigus. K. Lentz, J. Betts. J. Horton. M. Clements. C. Gordon. B. Godfrey, and their sponsor Jim Leatherman. down. In order to get into Boys’ M-Club, a student must letter and be voted in by the M-Club. Officers for 1984-85 are Matt Clements, president; Danny Nigus, treasurer, and Jeff Caudle, secretary. “It’s not really important to be in Boys’ M-Club, but lettering is impor- tant. I’m not going to strive to be in Boys’ M-Club because it is not go- ing to change my life,” said Ryan Winchester, freshman. “I think it would be neat if they would come to the girls’ games and cheer and do special things for the girls,” said Kelli Soyland, senior. She also said that the girls got disinterested in pep club because the boys didn’t seem to care about the girls' sports. Although the girls don’t have a pep club, they still do special things for the boys, like prepare the boys Homecoming breakfast, but the boys seem to never do anything in return. “The boys’ M-Club is a good organization because it enables the boys to get together and have some fun,” said Carmen Albers, senior. But she also said the Boys’ M-Club should stay together only if they get more active. One of the activities they do for fun is take a trip to Kansas City. Last year they didn’t go because the M-Club did not have any meetings and didn’t make enough money to go. It’s okay, but it’s not really ex- citing. All it amounts to is staying in a motel and eating out. I think the Boys’ M-Club should be ditched,” said Marty Joyce, junior. 53 HONORS RECEIVED T he 1984-1985 awards banquet ' was held Tuesday, May 7. Tradition was broken, as the ban- quet and follow-up ceremonies were held in the multi-purpose room. Matt Clements and Danny Nigus were this year’s recipients of the PTO scholarship. Janet Elliott, Kathy Anderson, Danny Nigus, and Kevin Lentz, were the selections for the American Legion Awards. The Kansas State High School Activities Association award went to Carmen Albers and Danny Nigus. Other honors given to Midway High School students included band and sport letters, certificates for statewidew testing through Em- poria, and honor roll pins. Four students were recognized for their academic achievements by being inducted into the National Honor Society. They included Angie Hager, Susan Purmort, Anne Joyce, and Leighanna Cerami. The 1984-1985 Midway High School faculty hands out the awards. Janet Elliott receives her American Legion Award of Citizenship. 54 DURING AWARDS NIGHT Mr. Baird congratulates two ot the new members in National Honor Society: Anne Joyce and Leighanna Cerami. Mr. Hawkins congratulates everyone who worked hard to receive an award. Kelli Soyland receives the highest grade-point average award from Mr. Hawkins. The underclassmen didn't go unnoticed. Mike Everhart picks up his awards from the faculty. SENI OKS FACE UNCERTAIN FUTURES A Ithough the seniors seemed '' eager to get out of school by making a calendar and counting the days, hours, and finally minutes until they were “free, there still was much indecision in their minds. “It's rather scary because I know I can succeed at Midway,” said Kathy Angerson, senior, “but I don’t know if I can succeed in col- lege life. The valedictorian this year was Kelli Soyland; the salutatorian, Kathy Anderson. This year there was a change from the regular schedule of graduation. Two Naval officers presented Kevin Lentz, senior, with a ROTC scholarship, and an Air Force officer presented Matt Clements, senior, with a ROTC scholarship. After graduation there was a graduation party at Carmen Albers’ house. The class colors were sapphire blue and ivory; the motto was “Only those who will risk going too far will find out how far one can go.” Marty Joyce and Melinda Anderson, juniors, were two of the four escorts for graduation. The other two were Ric Baird and Sheryl Cluck. Matt Clements receives an Air Force ROTC scholarship. The seniors line up to determine their order in line by height. 56 SENIORS SNEAK TO KALF1MN n May 22 at 5:45 A.M., eigh- teen seniors and their sponsors left Midway to go on senior sneak to Kalfran Lodge located in the Lake of the Ozarks. The senior sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Leatherman and Mr. and Mrs. Juhl and family. On the first day of arrival the seniors received room asignments and heard all the rules and regula- tions of the resort. Then they went swimming in the heated pool. Jen- nifer Kopp, Carmen Albers, and Connie Fergerson decided to swim off the dock and received a very cold shock when they jumped in. Thursday night Brian Godfrey, Andy Becker, and Jay Horton were caught outside their cabin after curfew and had to run 3 miles the next morning with Mr. Juhl. That night they had to spend the night with Mr. Leatherman. The seniors returned home about 3:30 Saturday afternoon. Jennifer Kopp puts her driving skills lo use a I the go-kart races. The seniors had an old time picture taken while they were on sneak. Carmen Albers jumps off the side of the pool and tries to catch the unseen beach ball in mid air. Some of the senior boys pose tor a picture at sneak. ■■JTZ0 58 Debbie Miller and Jennifer Page keep some of the children entertained at the Spring Tea. Connie Fergerson, Kathy Anderson, and Melinda Anderson are ' ’crow’s nest beauties” at the Doniphan Conty Track Meet held at Midway. Barry Coy, freshman, shows his creativity when decorating his survival locker. Susan Purmort, junior, waits for Marty to sit with her on the bus. Stacy Lentz, freshman, is bound and gagged to keep her quiet during Home Ec. I. Kevin Lentz, senior, behind, and Danny Nigus, senior, work together to make a yam chicken for Easter. 61 Dennis Meredith and Steve Jamvold think about what to write in the next person's annual. Jim Nimz goofs off during art class while he is supposed to be working. Carmen Albers, senior, paints Pat Becker's finger nails during freshman initiation week. PEOPLE magine if everybody looked ' and acted the same, and maybe even had the same attitudes and ideas. That is, to an extent, what people at M.H.S. are like. First, “Everybody laughs if you wear something different,” said Kari Holzhey, freshman. This is true among the boys, too. Guys dress even more alike than girls,” said Kelli Soyland, senior. Next, everybody acts the same. I feel everyone at Midway acts the same which makes for a dull at- mosphere,” said Stacy Lentz, freshman. Then everybody follows each other. One student said that a few people carry much influence and there is a great amount of pressure if someone wants to change. Finally, students share the same attitudes. People think school is a constant routine too. Students get bored and don’t work up to their potential. “Teachers are just babysitters at Midway, said Jen- nifer Kopp, senior. One teacher who wished to re- main anonymous said, “I wish I could change the understanding of the students about learning. They really need to worry more about how much they learn and unders- tand about the world before they get out there and need that informa- tion and don’t have it. They just don’t seem to care if they learn much or not. Nearly everyone at Midway looks the same, acts the same, has the same attitudes about school, and the same ideas. ( 63 KINDS OF PEOPLE What are Midway High School students really like? If you look around to see what kinds of students we have, you will find that some are different in some ways, but alike in other ways. When students are with friends or by themselves, they usually like to listen to music. Most students like rock ‘n’ roll, but the rest are split between hardrock and country. The students at MHS are nice at times, but when one has his or her back to another they talk about them. Students sometimes have the tendency to gossip too much. Stacy Lentz, freshman, said, On a whole, they are nice but there are a few ex- ceptions to the rule, and it also depends on people’s moods.” Here at MHS there are different groups of students. There are groups that are out of the ordinary, rowdy and or obnoxious, preppy, quiet, and also dinghy.” Most of the students here think they are similar and different from other high school students. Matt Clements, senior, said, “Students here are very strange, so that makes them normal in this world. Tim Becker's cool look is common in the halls ol Charles Walker and Jim Belts are showing oil their parachute pants. Midway. 64 • • t was August 1971 when 21 I small kids entered Mrs. Carter's kindergarten classroom. There were 11 in the morning class and 10 in the afternoon. Our school days started in the Denton Grade School, which no longer exists, where we spent kindergarten to second grade. In first grade there were couples underneath the tables playing house. Then we skipped to the Bendena Grade School for half of our third grade year. Everyone’s favorite memory from then was Steve Libel falling in the sewer. Our third, fourth, and fifth grades were spent back at Denton in the same upstairs room because we had the largest class in the building. In third grade we had our Snoopy dollars to spend to get into the cave, and in fifth grade we not only had the largest class, but we also had the tallest teacher, Miss Reimond. In sixth grade we were shipped to Bendena again for a half year until the new school, which we now live in, was built. We will all remember our seventh grade year when we had to write reports for Mrs. Stillings. During our high school days, we have seen three state football championships. We have also been through the hills in our junior play Headin' for a Weddin’ ” and in the mountains during prom. We will never forget the girls’ heart-throb Donnie Ricklefs who was the shyest guy in the class and loved the color red. Richard Losson will be remembered for the fights he got in- to and the little incident underneath the table at lunch; we’ll remember Debbie Bullard and her mouth and the way she chased our favorite teacher Mr. Wind. The girls will never forget our freshmen basketball year when Chad Gordon walked in on us in the locker room. Did his face turn red! The boys will remember the girls because the girls would always gang up on someone one day but be best friends with them another day. Although our class hasn’t been one of the most together classes, we have made many friends and memories together. One thing is certain; we agree that graduation and the end of the year has come too fast. First Grade: First Row. L. to R.: $. Libel. J. Horton. J. Elliott, J. Hailing. T. Cluck. C. Fergerson. A. Purvis. K. Anderson. A Becker. M Matthias. J. Nimz Back Row: Miss Twombly. K. Soyland. M. Brox, D. Ricklefs. M Clements. M. Kristine. M Urban. E Libel. S Adkins. S. Elder. C. Albers. andR. Losson. As senioritis hits many find it easy to take over the office and hold Mr. Hawkins hostage Carmen Albers: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Junior Miss 3; Girls’ M-Club 1, 2; Class Officer 1, 2, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Lions State Band 3; Show Choir 4; Play Crew 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Who’s Who in American Music 4. Kathy Anderson: Basketball 1; Track 4; Chorus 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' M-Club 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Play Crew 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Quiz Bowl Team 4; Publications 4; Who’s Who in American H.S. Students 4. Andy Becker: Basketball 1, 2; Snowball Candidate 2; Chorus 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. Jim Betts: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Snowball Candidate 4; Stu-Co 4; Boys’ M-Club 3, 4; Chorus 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; All District Guard in Football 4. Matt Clements: Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Boy’s M-Club 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. Paul Coy: Quiz Bowl Team 4; Transferred 3. Sue Elder: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Snowball Candidate 2; Homecoming Queen 4; Junior Miss 3; Girls’ M-Club 1, 2; Class Officer 1, 4; Stu-Co 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Show Choir 4; Play Crew 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. Janet Elliott: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Snowball Candidate 1; Snowball Queen 3; Junior Miss 3; Girls’ M-Club 1, 2; Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; Stu-Co 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Show Choir 4; Play Crew 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Kansas Honor Scholar 4. Connie Fergerson: Basketball 1; Volleyball Manager 1, 2; Track Manager 4; Girls’ M-Club 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Show Choir 4; Play Crew 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Publications 3, 4. Brian Godfrey: Basketball 4; Football 3, 4; Track 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Play Crew 3, 4; Transferred 3; All District Quarterback 4. Chad Gordon: Basketball 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Band 4. Jane Hailing: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1; Homecoming Candidate 4; Girls' M-Club 1, 2; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Play Crew 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Publications 4. Jay Horton: Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Boys' M-Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Who’s Who in American H.S. Students 4. Jennifer Kopp: Basketball 1, 2; Girls’ M-Club 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2. 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Who's Who in American H.S. Students 4. Kevin Lentz: Basketball 1. 2, 3; Football 1. 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ M-Club 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1; Stu-Co 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Quiz Bowl Team 4; Who’s Who Among American H.S. Students 3; Publications 4. 66_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Steve Libel: Track 4; Vo-Tech 4. Mike Matthias: Vo-Tech 4. Danny Nigus: Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming King 4; Snowball Candidate 1, 3; Boys' M-Club 2, 3, 4: Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Stu-Co 1, 2, 4; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. « Jim Nimz: Play Crew 3. Anna Purvis: Girls’ M-Club 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Play Crew 3. Kelli Soyland: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2; Snowball Candidate 4; Junior Miss 3; Girls' M-Club 1, 2; National Honor Society 2. 3, 4; Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Band 1, 2; Play Crew 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Quiz Bowl Team 4; Kansas Honor Scholar 4. Mike Urban: Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Vo-Tech 4. Charles Walker: Transferred 4; Chorus 4. 0 Senior Class Officers are top to bottom: Carmen Albers, pres.: Janet Elliott, vice pres.: Sue Elder, sec.: and Kelli Soyland. treas. Charles Walker, Andy Becker, and Brian Godfrey exercise one of the senior privileges of staying in the hallway during study hall. Seniors find it amusing to turn the pictures of Henry Longfellow into Mr. Pumpkin head. 67 Matthew Bernerd Clements Connie Christine Fergerson Brian Edward Chad Wayne Godfrey Gordon Janet Sue Elliott Jane Frances Hailing 68 Michael Henry Matthias Daniel Brian Nigus James Paul Nimz Anna Irene Purvis Kelli Lynn Soyland James Michael Urban Charles Alvin Walker Jim Leatherman, Sponsor 69 JUNIORS WORK WELL TOGETHER T he junior class this year has a few minor problems, but they usually get along well, Angie Hager said. With magazine sales and the junior play, the juniors worked together to make a fairly large profit. When the class has a goal in mind, they usually stick to it and achieve it said Michael Brox. “I think that some of the juniors could mature some, said Mike Long. Even some of the other students at Midway think so too. It’s a shame that all the juniors aren’t as mature as some of them,” said Kathy Anderson, senior. Susan Purmort and Kathy Grider joined the class this year. Melinda Anderson Ric Baird Jim Baker Tim Becker Ricki Betts Michael Brox Jett Caudle Sheryl Cluck Jeff Godfrey Angie Hager Jamie Hundertmark Marty Joyce Mark Laverentz Mike Long Shelly Nimz 70 Class Officers Are: L to R: Jeff Caudle, treasurer; Angie Hager, vice- president; Melinda Anderson, secretary, and Mike Long, president. “Who is that masked man?” was the question when Tim Becker dressed as Mr. T for Halloween. “Hey, sister, can you spare a dime?” said Mrs. Smith (Melinda Anderson) to Velma (Sheryl Cluck) in the junior play. Mark Laverentz. junior, uses his free time “wisely during study hall. 71 While Anne Joyce writes in a yearbook, she may actually be thinking of other things. Jean Albers Leighanna Cerami Melissa Coy Mike Everhart Kim Gordon Shelli Hager Buddy Harrell Steve Jamvold Anne Joyce Krista Keys Lisa Law Dennis Meredith Kellie Norris Dana Obermeyer J. R. Peuker Pat Tharp Pat Urban Heidi Underwood Not Pictured: Rick Wood 72 SOPHOMORES WORK FOR PROM T his year the sophomore class ■ has been busy with their many projects. They sold Christmas or- naments. magazine subscriptions, had a chili and soup supper, and also have been busy with the con- cession stand. Although they had problems, “the boys have improved in helping with the concession stand. said Heidi Underwood, sophomore. During spirit week, they won the hall decorating contest. Shelli Hager, sophomore, said, “Through spirit week we didn’t show our spirit as we felt we should.” Three girls in the class helped the juniors with the extra play parts. They were Kim Gordon, Leighanna Cerami, and Lisa Law. There were three new students in the class. They were Mike Everhart, Dana Obermeyer, and Ric Wood. Mike Everhart braves it out by sitting with the seniors in the lobby. Jean Albers plays cards to pass time during one of the many bus rides to a game. Sophomores may ride the bus as many as 129 times before they graduate. The Class Officers Are: Top to Bottom: Mike Everhart, vice- president: Heidi Underwood, president. Lisa Law, treasurer: and Kim Gordon, secretary. 73 PRESIDENT IMPEACHED LJ ave you ever known a class president from Midway to be impeached? Well, this year at Mid- way it happened. The freshmen had choosen Thomas Albers to be their president, but then eight weeks into the school year, Albers was impeached. Matt Everhart said, “It was all a joke to begin with, he only missed half the meeting and I brought it up that he should be impeached; then everyone agreed and he was out. When he was out, the officers seemed to trade places. The vice- president, Stacy Lentz, didn’t want to move to president; so the secretary, Neil Caudle, was elected president. Then they elected Matt Everhart as the secretary. This year the freshmen have made money selling calendars, can- dy bars, magazines, and working in the concession stand. During spirit week the “frosh” had fun dressing up. During the week Mike George was selected as the best baby and the boys were “painted pretty by the senior girls. The class has enjoyed high school and when asked how much they do like it, Terri Russell best summed it up with a typical freshman answer, “It’s OK, I guess. Barry Coy enjoys his good wholesome delicious milk during the Homecom- ing bum day. Bottoms up go the freshmen as they go down the hall pushing the dreaded penny. Class Officers Are: Top to Bottom: Kristi Schuetz. treasurer: Stacy Lentz, vice-president: Matt Everhart, secretary; and Neil Caudle, president. 74 Jim Ricklefs can't wait until Jesse Pierce is done so he can be made up by a senior girl. Mrs. Snowden, sponsor, entertains the class during a class meeting. Thomas Albers Mario Anderson Pat Becker Neil Caudle Barry Coy Monica Diette Matt Everhart Mike George Kari Holzhey Stacy Lentz Debbie Miller Jennifer Page Jesse Pierce Jimmy Ricklefs Terri Russell 75 Jim Horton, Matt Clements. Danny Nigus, and Chad Gordon shoot the bull during study hall. ‘11 really enjoy the students and ’ the people around the area,” said Mr. Albers, while serving his se- cond year as superintendent. During this year he would like to have the opportunity to help all the students improve their self-worth to the fullest extent. As superintendent, Albers has many duties. These duties consist of the educational leader, the person- nel director, the financial director, and the overall overseer of the operation of the school. Herb Hawkins, principal, has been at Midway for 10 years. He, like Albers, enjoys it here. “We have an excellent board, good students and faculty, and this is a good place to raise a family,” said Mr. Hawkins. This year his goal is to help the students achieve their ultimate abilities and prepare the students for life. He said he would like to be part of setting their goals. Mr. Hawkins takes care of the high school and junior high. Also he is responsible for the discipline of the students. Evaluation of the teachers is one of his most impor- tant duties. Together they work to keep the school running smoothly. Actually, they don't do this everyday, said Mr. Hawkins, referring to the seniors. To prove he is an angel, Mr. Albers walks down the hall with his man-made halo. 77 “T eaching has changed in several ways at Midway over the past years. Midway is offering more solid classes and adding to our re- quirements. General Business is one the School Board added as a one year requirement; math added one more year making a total of two years. With these additions to our requirements, the board, faculty and administration feel that the students are getting better prepared for college. Midway has also changed its graduation credits. Midway students need 22 credits to graduate, and the state requires 20 credits to graduate; so Midway is working hard to stay ahead. “I enjoy when the students walk across the stage and receive their diplomas, and it makes you feel good that you did your part,” said Mr. Hawkins. Vicki Winchester Business Cheerleader Sponsor June Roberts Mark Martin Mark Juhl 78 Home Ec. Junior Sponsor JH English, History JHBG JHBB P.E. BBB Asst. FB Jim Leatherman Math Athletic Director Senior Sponsor Track BGG Cross Country Industrial Arts Football Coach Asst. GBB Ron Blocker JH Math, Science JHFB JH Track Asst. HSBB Elden Ninemire Social Science Stuco Sponsor Volleyball Coach Drivers Education Bob Baird Counselor Nat’I Honor Society Senior Play Dianne Stettler Music Track Coach Sophomore Sponsor Kelley Stillings English Publications Susan Bennett Librarian Computers Jr. High Pep Club Martin Hues Science Junior Sponsor Dinah Moulden Art Freshman Sponsor Rose Coles Special Education BOARD AFFECTS STUDENTS T he school board is what makes the world go round. At least as far as Midway is concerned. The school board members are the ones who make the rules and appoint the superintendent, principal, clerk, and treasurer. The school board revamped the demerit system, making it stricter; they also purchased several more computers and debated whether an 11-man football game should be played with Highland. The school board holds its meetings on the second Monday of every month. John Hailing and Den- nis Winchester stepped down and were replaced in elections held in April. Bob Albers, superintendent, looks over his notes before the board meeting begins. 80 The 1985 Midway School Board From Front Row, L to R: Gerald Brox, Kathy Albers, (Pres.) Bud Gordon. Back Row, L to R: John Hailing, Charles Holzhey, Paul Johnson, and Dennis Winchester. Office Employees are: L to R: Doris Myers. Tina Hutchison, and Bonnie Winchester. Cooks at Midway Are: L to R: Rosemary Dodge. Jeanette Gronniger. and Mary Diebott. 81 JUNIOR HIGH | his year's junior high has a ' whopping 54 students in it. There are 22 in the seventh and 32 in the eighth grade. Kelly Urban, seventh grader, said that she liked junior high because she gets more freedom than she did in elementary school. Mr. Blocker is a newcomer to the junior high department this year. Mr. Blocker comments about teaching at Midway by saying he really likes it even though it is hard teaching junior high students because they are going through many changes in their lives. They try to act mature but then they still act like little kids. Many high school students said that they didn’t like the junior high because they were “childish,” “ir- ritating, and the ever popular “groovies. The reason for this is many high schoolers don’t like them running around in the halls and be- ing loud. The junior high has done well in both girls’ and boys’ sports. The sixth grade, again this year, par- ticipated in the sports for ex- perience and to make certain there were enough players to make a team. Again this year the junior high helped the high school band during half times of football games. They also attended the K-U Band Day and the Hiawatha parade. • On your mark... Come on, Michelle, smile, said Kim Purmort to Michelle Brox. 82 The Junior High Cheerleaders Are: Top to Bottom: Amy Betts, Shannon Hager, Heather Zeit, captain, and B. J. Gordon. The junior high band plays well at another spectacular performance. 83 Orrel Berry Bobby Bird Julie Brox Michelle Brox Dennis Canaday Todd Caudle Lawrence Christopher Keith Courtin William Denton Christy Goodpasture Shannon Hager Frank Harrell Eddie Hundley Mary Hundley David Johnson Stacia Keys Angie Klaus Kristen Kopp Virginia Langley Becky Leatherman Rebecca Martin Sandy Matthias Angie Nigus Ethan Orcutt Dawn Page 84 The Eighth Grade Class Officers Are: Angie Nigus. secretary and David The eighth graders enjoy a hearty meal in the cafeteria. Johnson, president. Scott Parker Loris Peuker Travis Peuker Kim Purmort Teresa Rush Teresa Simpson Logan Smith Tina Thomas Joseph Underwood Keith Walsh 85 Jim Albers Amy Betts Chris Bird Millisa Brown Diana Collins Elaine Callahan Jennifer Dodge Arthur Goodman Brenda Gordon Rebecca Gregory Joel Hundertmark Sandy Jamvold Kenny Klaus Stacie Ninemire Joel Parker Donnie Peuker Shane Pierce Karen Ricklefs Sandy Roland Liz Starr 86 The seventh grade girls are having lunch at the senior table. but against senior approval, as usual. B. J. Gordon dribbles past her opponent during a junior high basketball game. 87 The Jr. High football team has a rcord of 3-3. Members are: Front Row. L. to R.: S. Pierce, A. Goodman. J. Parker, E. Hundley, D. Johnson. J. Albers. D. Peuker. and C. Swinford. Back Row: Mr. Hawkins, coach, W. Denton, O. Berry. J. Underwood. T. Caudle. K. Court in. F. Harrell, K. Walsh. L. Peuker. and Mr. Miller, coach. The Jr. High volleyball team has records of J. V. 3-3, V. 2-5. Members of the team are: Front Row, L. to R.: T. Rush, S. Hager. A. Nigus. H. Zeit, M. Brox. and K. Purmort. Second Row: S. Keys. P. Jamvold, B. Gordon, J. Dodge. T. Rush. E. Staudenmaier, K. Ricklefs. and J. Brox. Back Row: Mrs. Voelken, coach, E. Calahan, S. Roland. K. Urban. S. Jamvold. S. Ninemire. R. Gregory. A. Betts. J. Dorrell. and K. Schuetz. The junior high girls' basketball team had a season record of 4-5. The Members are Front Row. L to R: B. Gordon. J. Dorrell. E. Staudenmaier. K. Urban. T. Rush. S. Ninemire. K. Ricklefs. R. Gregory. K. Schuetz. Back Row: Mr. Miller. S. Hager. J. Dodge. K. Kopp. D. Page. T. Rush. H. Zeit. A. Nigus. and M. Brox. The boys' basketball team had a record of 9-1. The Team Members are Front Row. L to R: D. Rickelfs. J. Franken, B. Holzhey. C. Swinford. J. Albers, D. Peuker. E. Helmstetter. J. Wright. L. Miller. Back Row: E. Hundley. T. Peuker. W. Denton. L. Peuker. O. Berry. T. Caudle. K. Courtin. K. Walsh. J. Underwood. D. Johnson. L. Christopher, and Mr. Miller. The junior high girls converse as they prepare for another class. The basketball boys scramble for the ball during another practice. 89 The Junior High Band Members are Front Row, L to R: J. Dodge. S. Hager, J. Albers. S. Keys, S. Roland. E. Callahan. B. Gordon. Middle Row: J. Brox, K. Purmort. K. Kopp. H. Zeit. B. Leatherman. K. Ricklefs, J. Hundertmark. C. Swinford. Back Row: Miss Stettler, T. Rush. M. Brox, S. Ninemire. T. Caudle, J. Underwood. R. Gregory, E. Staudenmaier. K. Urban. D. Johnson. Not Pictured: A. Nigus. The Seventh Grade Chorus Members are Front Row, L to R: K. Klaus, J. Dodge. D. Collins, E. Callahan. D Peuker. Middle Row: J. Albers. B. Gordon. S. Roland. K. Ricklefs, R. Gregory, A. Betts, J. Hundertmark. Back Row: Miss Stettler, A. Goodman, E. Staudenmaier. S. Ninemire. S. Jamvold. K. Urban, C. Swinford. S. Pierce. Not Pictured: J. Parker. C. Bird, M. Brown, L Starr, B. Yendell. D. Hathaway. S. Wood, and D. Wood. The Eighth Grade Chorus Members are Front Row. L to R: M. Hundley, T. Simpson, A. Klaus, S. Matthais, S. Keys. R. Martin, S. Hager. Middle Row: Miss Stettler, L. Christopher. T. Peuker, J. Brox, M. Brox, K. Purmort. H. Zeit. B. Leatherman, E. Hundley. D. Johnson. Back Row: D. Canaday. L. Peuker. K. Court in. T. Caudle. O. Berry. J. Underwood. K. Walsh, T. Rush. D. Page. K. Kopp. Not Pictured: W. Denton. A. Nigus, S. Parker. B. Bird. V. Langley. E. Orcutt, and T. Thomas. 90 The Members of the Junior High Girls' Track Team are Front Row. L to R: S. Hager. S. Keys, P. Jamvold. B. Gordon, and J. Dodge. Middle Row: M. Brox. H. Ziet. S. Roland. T. Rush, S. Nmemire. J. Dorrell, and K. Ricklefs. Last Row: Mr. Blocker. K. Urban. J. Brox, T. Rush. S. Jamvold. D. Page. K. Purmort. A. Betts, and E. Staudenmeir. The Junior High Boys' Track Team Members are Front Row. L to R: D. Johnson, S. Pierce. B. Holzhey. J. Franken and D. Ricklefs. Middle Row: D. Canaday, L. Miller. J. Hundertmark. D. Peuker. A. Boynton, J. Albers, and A. Goodman. Back Row: Mr. Blocker. L. Peuker. K. Walsh. K. Courtin. T. Caudle. J. Underwood. C. Swinford. E. Helmstetter and J. Wright. Many students study hard while others seem to be enjoying themselves during class. “C’mon girls, get in step. said B. J. Gordon to the rest of her friends during lunch hour. BOOSTERS SUPPORT YEARBOOK To increase the public exposure of our yearbook ads, they are hung on the Booster Board. At the school activities the public is able to view our boosters' ads; thus we advertise their services. EAGLE YEARBOOK BOOSTERS The Boosters come out to support the teams even in cold weather. Kevin Lentz, senior, is revising the Booster Board. Each year we update our board by calling local merchants to see if they would like to renew their ads. We then replace any cancellations and put up the new ads. Special Thanks to the Booster Club THE EM) T he 1985 school year has come to an end much the same way the school year ends every year. We, the 1985 Yearbook Staff, have tried to record the events of the year as well as to capture a feel for what life at Midway High School is really like. We’ve told about the sameness and even genericness of life at school. We’ve tried to tell about the fun and good times shared as well. We hope to have captured a part of everyone attending Midway, perhaps not only this year but also past and future students. We hope, as every yearbook staff does, to have produced the best yearbook ever. We have great pride in what we have accomplished, thanks to Mrs. Stillings’s aid and, sometimes, prodding. We’ve also enjoyed the time spent working on this yearbook. We’ve enjoyed the sense of camaraderie that has grown among us, and we’ve enjoyed our gossip sessions.” We would like to thank Kelli Soyland and Danny Nigus for taking the pictures for this yearbook and everybody who has helped to sup- port this yearbook in any way. Okay, what did you do this time? asked Mrs. Stillings, the yearbook advisor. Look at these little angels. Connie Fergerson, Kathy Anderson, Andy Becker. Kevin Lentz, Mrs. Stillings. Mike Long, Jane Hailing, and Carmen Albers are the people responsible for this yearbook. 93 A Carmen Albers — 2, 8. 10, 11, 12, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27. 28, 34. 35. 37, 38, 41, 42, 43, 44, 48, 49. 53, 54, 56, 58, 62, 65, 66, 67, 68, 93 Jean Albers — 2. 18, 21, 35, 37, 43, 72, 73 Jim Albers — 86, 88, 89, 90, 91 Thomas Albers — 9. 13, 21. 24. 30, 31, 33, 44, 74, 75 Kathy Anderson — 6, 7, 9, 21, 32, 44, 47, 50, 51, 52, 54, 56, 59. 63, 65, 66, 68, 70, 93 Mario Anderson — 2, 21, 28, 75 Melinda Anderson — 15, 49, 51, 52, 56, 60, 70, 71 B Ric Baird — 13, 15, 17, 23, 25, 31. 32, 33, 44. 53. 56, 70 Jim Baker — 9. 13, 15, 21, 26, 38, 44, 53, 70 Andy Becker — 21, 27, 58, 65, 66, 67. 68, 93 Pat Becker — 13, 33, 44, 62, 75 Tim Becker — 13. 15, 33, 44, 53, 64, 70, 71 Orrel Berry — 84, 88, 89, 90 Amy Betts — 83, 87, 88, 90, 91 Jim Betts — 4, 9, 13, 16, 17, 21. 30, 31, 33, 44, 53, 66, 68 Ricki Betts — 21, 70 Bobby Bird — 84, 90 Chris Bird — 86, 90 Apollo Boyton — 91 Millisia Brown — 86, 90 Julie Brox — 84, 88, 90, 91 Michael Brox — 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 33, 44, 51, 52, 53, 70 Michelle Brox — 82, 84, 88, 89, 90, 91 C Elaine Callahan — 86, 87, 88, 90 Dennis Canaday — 84, 90, 91 Jeff Caudle — 13, 15, 21, 32, 33, 38, 44, 52, 53, 70, 71 Neil Caudle — 4, 13, 21, 33, 44, 74. 75 Todd Caudle — 84, 88, 89, 90, 91 Leighanna Cerai — 14, 15, 41, 44, 49, 54, 56, 72, 73 Lawerence Christopher — 84, 89, 90 Matt Clements — 12, 13, 44, 46, 47, 48, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 59, 64, 65, 66, 68, 76 Sheryl Cluck — 15, 21, 44, 48, 56, 70, 71 Diane Collins — 86, 90 Keith Courtin — 84, 88, 89, 90, 91 Barry Coy — 60, 61, 74, 75 Melissa Coy — 21, 44, 72 Paul Coy — 42, 66, 68 Sue Elder — 5, 6, 10. 11, 18. 19, 21, 22, 36, 37, 46, 50, 59, 65, 66, 67, 68 Janet Elliott — 2, 5, 17, 18, 21, 25, 27. 31, 34, 35. 36, 37, 38, 43, 44, 46, 52, 54, 56, 59, 65, 66, 67, 68 Matt Everhart — 74, 75 Mike Everhart — 4, 13, 17, 28, 30, 31, 44, 55, 72, 73 F Connie Fergerson — 6, 21, 24, 39, 44, 46, 47, 58, 60, 65, 66, 68, 93 Jody Franken — 89, 91 (f Mike George — 16, 28, 33, 74, 75 Brian Godfrey — 10, 11, 12. 13, 21, 23, 25, 33, 44, 53, 58, 59, 66, 67, 68 Jeff Godfrey — 13, 15, 43, 44, 70 Leslie Godfrey — 85 Arthur Goodman — 86, 88, 90, 91 Kristi Goodpasture — 84 Brenda Gordon — 83, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91 Chad Gordon — 10, 11, 13, 44, 53, 57, 65, 66, 68, 76 Kim Gordon — 14, 15, 18, 21, 35, 44, 49, 72, 73, 60 Rebecca Gregory — 86, 88, 89, 90 Kathy Grider — 70 Maria Grider — 85 II Angie Hager — 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 29, 31, 35, 37, 44, 54, 56, 70, 71 Shannon Hager — 83, 84, 88, 89, 90, 91 Shelli Hager — 18, 30, 31, 37, 49, 72. 73 Jane Hailing — 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 18, 21, 22, 29, 30, 37, 44, 50, 65, 66, 68, 93 Buddy Harrell — 72 Frank Harrell — 84, 88 Doug Hathaway — 86, 90 Eric Helmstetter — 89 Brad Holzhey — 89, 91 Kari Holzhey — 4, 18, 21, 28, 30, 31, 37, 63, 75 Jay Horton — 13, 22, 44, 47, 53, 58, 65, 66, 69, 76 Jamie Hundertmark — 14, 15, 23, 70 Joel Hundertmark — 83, 86, 90, 91 Eddie Hundley — 84, 88, 89, 90 Mary Hundley — 84, 90 'I Penny Jamvold — 88, 91 Sandy Jamvold — 86, 88, 90, 91 Steve Jamvold — 16, 17, 62, 72 David Johnson — 84, 85, 88, 89, 90, 91 Anne Joyce — 5, 7, 18. 35. 37, 44, 54, 56, 72 Marty Joyce — 13, 14, 15, 24, 29, 31, 33, 38, 40, 44, 53, 56, 64, 70 K 94 Krista Keys — 2. 18. 21, 37, 44, 49, 72 Stacia Keys — 84, 88, 90, 91 Angie Klaus — 84, 90 Kenny Klaus — 86, 90 Jennifer Kopp — 2, 11,21, 26, 28, 39, 58, 59, 63, 66, 69 Kristi Kopp — 84, 89, 90 L Virginia Langley — 84, 90 Mark Laverentz — 8, 14, 15, 23, 33, 39, 53, 70, 71 Lisa Law — 14, 15. 21, 34. 35, 72, 73 Kevin Lentz — 2, 11, 16, 17, 44, 51, 52, 53, 56, 57, 59,61,66. 69, 92, 93 Stacy Lentz — 17, 18, 21. 26, 32, 37, 44, 61, 63, 64, 74, 75 Becky Leatherman — 84, 90 Steve Libel — 44, 57, 60, 65, 67, 69 Mike Long — 14, 15, 21, 48, 49, 70, 71. 93 Rebecca Martin — 84, 90 Mike Matthias — 60, 64, 65, 67, 69 Sandy Matthias — 84, 90 Dennis Meredith — 16, 28, 44, 49, 62, 72 Debbie Miller — 18, 60, 75 Lawerence Miller — 89, 91 Angie Nigus — 84, 85, 88, 89, 90 Danny Nigus — 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 23, 44, 47. 52, 53, 54, 59, 61, 67, 69, 76, 93 Jim Nimz — 46, 62, 65, 67, 69, 76 Shelly Nimz — 14, 15, 21, 70 Stacie Ninemire — 86, 88, 89, 90, 91 Kellie Norris — 7, 18, 21, 35, 37, 44, 49, 72 0 Dana Obermyer — 72, 73 Ethan Orcutt — 84, 90 P Dawn Page — 82, 85, 89, 90, 91 Jennifer Page — 18, 21, 60, 75 Joel Parker — 86, 88, 90 Scott Parker — 85, 88, 90 Todd Parker — 15, 33, 70 Donnie Peuker — 86, 88, 89, 90, 91 J. 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Peuker — 49, 72 Loris Peuker — 85, 88, 89, 90, 91 Travis Peuker — 85, 90 Kim Purmort — 85, 88, 90, 91 Susan Purmort — 8, 15, 18. 23, 40, 44, 50, 54, 56, 61, 64, 70 Anna Purvis — 21, 65, 67, 79 Jesse Pierce — 33, 44, 75 Shane Pierce — 86, 88, 90, 91 K Danny Ricklefs — 89, 91 Jimmy Ricklefs — 13, 33, 75 Karen Ricklefs — 86, 88, 89, 90, 91 Sandra Roland — 86, 88, 90, 91 Tisha Rush — 88, 89 Teresa Rush — 85, 88, 89, 90, 91 Terri Russell — 4, 21, 74, 75 Karri Schuetz — 88, 89 Kristi Schuetz — 18, 21, 28, 37, 44, 74, 75 Teresa Simpson — 85, 90 Logan Smith — 85 Kelli Soyland — 7, 30, 31, 37, 42, 46, 47. 52, 53, 56. 63, 65, 67, 69, 93 Liz Starr — 86, 90 Erin Staudenmeir — 86, 88, 89, 90, 91 Curtis Swinford — 86, 88, 89, 90 T Pat Tharp — 13. 16, 44, 49, 72 Tina Thomas — 84, 90 IJ Heidi Underwood — 21, 49, 72, 73 Joseph Underwood — 85, 88, 89, 90, 91 Mike Urban — 24, 48, 57. 60, 65, 67, 69 Pat Urban — 9, 13, 49, 72 w Charles Walker — 21, 64, 67, 69 Keith Walsh — 85, 88, 89, 90, 91 Eric Wood — 14, 15, 22, 53, 70 Denise Wood — 86, 90 Rick Wood — 72, 73 Shawna Wood — 86, 90 John Wright — 89, 91 Ryan Winchester — 9, 13, 17, 33, 53, 75 Y Brian Yendell — 86, 90 Heather Zeit — 83, 85, 88, 89, 90, 91 95 AUTOGRAPHS I VgSEBSEmmmSSSS SSi
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