Monroe High School - M Book Yearbook (Monroe, WI)

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Quarterback Chris Finley warms up before the Homecoming game against Oregon. Despite comebacks by the Cheesemakers late in the game, the Panthers won 24-19. Some energetic seniors portray their school spirit by riding on their float that chimed Hang 'em on the line”. They upheld the senior tradition in coming in fourth place in the float competition. Displaying her enthusiasm. Dawn Perdue wears her mask to her first hour class, and all through Rock-N-Roll day.

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Seniors Ann Young, Deb Kubly, Michelle I.ane, Liz Ammon, and Amy Babula show their support for the musical group 'WHAM!' on Halloween. Cindy Weckerly. a junior, took the role of drum majorette during the 1985 Marching Band season. Her responsiblities included leading football halftime shows and directing the Marching Band in parades such as the Homecoming Parade.

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Queen candidates Ann Glendenning, Michele Henrichs and Liz Stormont, nominated by the football teams and selected by the student body, pose in the M-Room before the afternoon Homecoming parade. Homecoming Court, FRONT ROW: Football Captains, Mike Leuz-inger and Kurt Ellefson. SECOND ROW: Katy Deignan, Scott Ferguson, Heidi Indergand, Rudy Ammon. Ann Glendenning. Brian Masshardt, Michele Hennchs, Aaren Christen, Liz Stormont, Juan de Mora, Lisa Zimmerman, Brent Brayko, Brian Bruess, Beth Som. DESPITE LOSS, SPIRIT STILL ALIVE The kick-off by Monroe's Jon Jonsson at 7:30 on Friday, September 27, 1985, did not start the festivities of the 1985 Homecom ing Week here at Monroe High School. Actually, the week's activities got off to a running start at 4:00 a.m. September 23, as the pleasing taste of nam, sizzling eggs, and fresh hot rolls prepared by members of the Future Homemakers of America sparked the enthusiasm of the entire Monroe community. During breakfast, the three queen candidates Ann Glendenning, Liz Stormont, and Michele Henrichs were announced. All through the day students along with a few spirited teachers displayed their hats and shades in hallways draped with spirit posters from each class. Tuesday was known as Nerd day and while Wednesday was Rock-n-Roll day, it was also the traditional toga day for seniors. The teachers captured their spirit by flaunting aprons and buttons that chimed cooking up a victory , while students dressed as native Hawaiians. At 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Brian Bruess kicked off the annual pep rally with the announcement of contest winners. The sophomores were float winners and Ann Glendenning received the Queen's crown. After encouraging words from Ann, the tug-of-war competition began. Once again the seniors came out victorious, even defeating the faulty. After a cheerleader skit and words by the opposing powder puff captains, the annual flag football game between the Uppers and Lowers commenced. The Juniors and Senior girls came out ahead by a score of 21 to 14. On Friday afternoon after the marching band paraded through the halls, school was dismissed to permit students to participate in the parade around the square. T.R. Holyoke Field held the main event of the week, but the football game against Oregon ended in a disappointing defeat. Despite suffering a 15-0 first half deficit, the gridders eventually took the lead in the fourth quarter only to have the victory slip between their fingers in the final minutes in a 24-19 defeat. About fifty couples danced in the gymnasium on Saturday night. A D.J. from the Madison radio station, WIBA-F.M. provided entertainment for the annual event which was sponsored by Key Club. The advanced Radio and Television class reviewed the week's events by airing a two hour show on cable television. The program included the football game as well as activities and students participating in Homecoming Festivities. 9