Peabody High School - Warrior Yearbook (Peabody, KS)

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FFA has abundant State Farmers More local Future Farmers of America than average were honored at the State Farmers Banquet at Haven. Those receiving these plaques were Royce Schmidt, Curt Glaser, Scott Entz and Max and David Cooper. Max and David ex- tended their membership while attending KSU. Royce and Curt also placed first in the senior division at District FFA Speech Contest. Second places were earned in meats and horticulture contests and the crops booth at the state fair. Brenda Riggs was selected FFA Chapter Sweetheart for the 81-82 year. “FFA’s major concern is to teach boys and girls how to live in a rural community,” stated Mr. Gary Jones. At the annual FFA Slave Auction each member is auctioned off for manual la- bor. Troy Arnold tests his skills at auc- tioneering with “gas-powered Mack Clark.” Mack was bought by Bob Moffett to move pipe and put up fence posta. Oth- er slaves cleaned grain pita, worked cattle and finished various odd jobs. FUTURE FARMERS, QF AMERICA; Row 1: Mr. Gary Jones-adviser, Ted Balthrop-sentinel, Royce Schmidt-presi- dent, Curl Glaser-vice president, Scott Entz-reporter, Robin Wolf-secretary, Rodger Graham-treasurer. Row 2: Denise Strasser, Tracy Hett, Randy Preheim, Bryan Goering, Mike Harms, Troy Ar- nold, Brad Goering, Crissy Bowser. Row 3: Tim Slocombe, Stanley Funk, Mickey Holy, Gary Berry, Mike Jury, Bob Kyle, Mack Clark, Mitch Moffett. FFA officers Royce Schmidt, Robin Wolf and Curt Glaser award a T-shirt to Brandy Petersen. Brandy was a winner from the grade school poster contest during Nation- al FFA Week. One winner was chosed from each grade level.

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FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATH- LETES: Row 1: Beth Slocombe, Crissy Bowser, Michelle Cuhbage, Andra Shank, Royce Schmidt, Curt Glaser, Tim Slo- combe, Mark Glover, David Maples. Row 2: Mr. Denver Latimore-sponsor, Brenda Riggs-vice president, Shana Maples-presi- dent, Brice Foth-treasurer, Mr. N.M. Pat- ton-sponsor. NOT PICTURED: Jill White-secretary. In April fourteen stu- dents and two sponsors went to the annual spring Fellowship of Christian Athletes Mini-Conference where they competed in sports events, group sing- ing and other events. The mini-conference was the highlight of the year for FCA. Not many students were involved in FCA, but those who were, were very active. Sam Goodwin defensive coach for WSU was one of the guest speakers who spoke to FCA. He talked about the importance of Christianity in sports. Mini-Conference strengthens youth On her way to the FCA Mini-Conference, Kim Searles brings all of her stuff. Sam Goodwin, defensive football coach Christian faith and how he relates it to at WSU, talks to FCA members about his coaching and everyday life. On their way to FCA Mini-Conference, Maples get ready to load up and leave for Shana Maples, Brenda Riggs and David camp at Rock Springs Ranch.

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FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMER- ICA: Row 1: Bobby Blakey, Junior Hamm, Connie Liptau, Renee Hammar, Denise Dusenberry, Tammy Solomon-president, Dee Krause-treasurer, Judi Hall-historian, Nancy Richmond-March of Dimes Chair- man, Donna Taylor-vice president. Row 2: Miss Cindy Muir-sponsor, Sheri Henry, Tomasina Pritchett, Kim Grossnickle, Robin Wolf, Michelle Cubbage, Lisa Han- dle, Donna Stucky, Janet Wolfersperger, Sandi Clark, Lana Brooks, Meg Watts, Kim Searles. Row 3: Sharlene Brunner, Karen Entz-freshman representative, Jan- ice Moffett, Mack Clark, Mike Sattler, Julie Helmer, Rene Taylor, Brenda Riggs, Lisa Hall, Rhonda Brewer, Lucille Carson. Row 4: Pam Cook. Alicia Taylor, Jill Sims, Crissy Bowser, Shana Maples, Andra Shank, Carol Swan, Jill Knust, Pam Foth, Julie Waner, Rochelle Henderson. NOT PICTURED: Jackie Mellott-secretary, Liz Holm, Jill White, Lisa Hedrick. “Our main goal was working with March of Dimes,” stated Miss Cin- dy Muir, Future Home- makers of America advis- er. Mrs. Jean Crouch, Mother of the Year from Topeka, gave a lecture, showed a film and passed out packets about birth defects and children at an all school assembly. Nan- cy Richmond, March of Dimes Chairman, made a bulletin board on “Healthy Babies: Chance or Choice.” During FHA Week members made a FHA banner and turtle cookies for the school. The cookies represented their theme for the year of “Stick your neck out for FHA.” Spe- cial appreciation days for teachers and athletes were observed also. Helping March of Dimes is year’s goal At the profitable Doughnut Marathon, Pam Cook and Donna Stucky accom- plish their task of preparing and tasting the doughnuts. FHA members and parents fill their plates Afterwards, a ceremony was held where at the buffet table during their banquet. new officers were installed.