Raymore Peculiar High School - Panther Yearbook (Peculiar, MO)

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r changed since a connotation as ,7. Years ago it it. However, if E first thing that exual. Another is known as a , anymore, not three different ' Aldrich uie Allen Allen 1 Amerson ea Andres i Andrist ea Bailey 7 Bain Baker Barcus Barnard Barnes y Barningham Barton ieckett : Bishop iixler Bloesser t Bourland 2n Brackman 11 Bradley L Bramell ' Brattin Brent meanings. Anymore, people have to watch what they are saying and how they are saying it. If not, people may take what they are saying out of context, and twist the meaning out of proportion. If a parent were to walk into the bathroom or down the corridor, hetshe would be amazed at the language histher daughtertson is using. Not long ago, it was improper and unmannerly for a lady to curse in public or to curse at all. However, men today very seldom like to hear young The sophomore class participates during spirit week by decorating their hall. children, teenagers, or women curse and frown upon the fact that they dometimes do. They feel that it is un-lady like, rude, and they find it disgusting when they or any- one else used such foul language. What is cursing? Honestly, it is just a few words that people have taken out of the English vocabulary to use against themselves and each other. People no longer look at someone who curses as a big shot, but as some 'low- life,' who has nothing better to do with his life than to curse. Sophomore Randy Oakley participates in the grand right and left. Tracy Bourland and Debbie Kibler take part in an outdoor pep assmebly. Lesa Breshears John Brewer Becky Brown Bruce Brown Duane Brown Laurie Brown Kelly Broyles Debbie Brumbaugh Angela Buffa Mike Buffon Angela Campbell Kyle Carpenter Doug Carter Delleda Cason Sophomorest99

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The language of today has drastically changed since yesterday. Words no longer have the same connotation as they once did. One example of this is the word gay. Years ago it meant happy, merry, alive and exuberant. However, if you were to say the word gay today, the first thing that someone would think of is a homosexual. Another Pardon me, What example is the word tramp. Today it is known as a ' d 7!! female of loose morals. Many words, anymore, not d1 you say' only have one, but two and sometimes three different Mary Aldrich Debbie Allen Sara Allen Sarah Amerson Andrea Andres David Andrist Andrea Bailey Cindy Bain Paula Baker Billy Barcus Tina Barnard Kris Barnes Sandy Barningham Greg Barton Jeff Beckett Diane Bishop Jeff Bixler Marti Bloesser Tracy Bourland Jayleen Brackman Melvin Bradley David Bramell Roger Brattin John Brent Rover, the school mascot patiently awaits lunch to be served. The sophomore class gets excited about the new year and supports it with enthusiasm. 98wSophomores meaning Anym and how they are ' of propo If a pa corridor, daughter unmann- Howe

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Sophomore Class officers face many challenges. lOOTSophomores Being in a club is exciting and holding an office is an honor, as well as a challenge. The sophomores challenge this year is the freshman class. They are trying to stay on top of everyone. Being a sophomore officer does not entail many duties, except for accepting spirit awards and such. Their responsibilities lie mainly in their authority as a chosen leader. This year's officers are: President, Brad Sparks; Vice- President, Phillip Kuns; Secretary, Tracy Bourland; Trea- Lloyd Chrisman Kevin Christy Rusty Collins Jeff Cooper Jeff Corbin Michell Cox Bill Cunningham Steve Dearmont Susie DeBrot Terry Deville Leigh Dick Debbie Dobson Amy Dodge Kelly Dooley Tricia Ehler Curt Elleman Tammy Erwin Brian Everhart Larry Fellers Mark Files Rod Findley Ed Fleming Kevin Flowers Renee Forrest Aaron Francis George Gurnett sits earnestly listening and waiting to partici- pate in class discussion. surer, Da sentative, Brad en He has be teams for year and t Cars are with his fr on cars. P This yea Denise Lewis spring music;