Moline High School - M Yearbook (Moline, IL)

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In the fall of 1986. many MHS students donned their cowboy hats and turned out for an evening of square dancing under the stars. As in previous years, the Ho-Down was heid on the tennis courts of Ste- phens ' Park. Although this sounds like an un- likely place, the de-net- ted courts gave everyone room to move around and to do just about any- thing he wished. The evening began when the square dance instructors had the stu- dents form eight-person groups in order to learn the basic steps and lan- guage of square dancing. Gradually, the caller ad- ded more intricate steps to confuse everyone. Those who had trouble following the caller im- provised with their own steps. Clapping hands and stomping feet kept time to the beat. It ' s hip to 10 Among the energetic crowd are Kari Reese, Laura Leonardson, Rris Wood and Joy Crow. The callers keep the excitement going while enjoying the evening themselves. .. V '

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Athletic arena and ceremonial center, Wharton Field House has been standing for half a cen- tury. (Top center) Fleeing from the confines of classrooms, liber- ated students speed toward their freedom. (Above)

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