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

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-4 , . ' V' . , s. ......:..-.1.';J. , Ne,,:-:,, age; VVQW ;..;7;Jls. .:-.L. , 1986 Panther Royal ty Lucas-Palmer chosen September 27, 1985. The announcement came during the third hour pep assembly. Yearbook co-editor, Melisa Martin first announced the qualifications. Panther King and Queen are selected by faculty members on the basis of scholarship, lead- ership, community service and extra-cur- ricular activities. This is a very high honor and the two people who were chosen are very deserving. The editor, J eff Pendergraft, announced ttThe 1985-86 Panther King and Queen are J ohn Lucas and Michele Palmer. King J ohn Lucas is president of the sen- ior class and student council representa- tive for Industrial Arts Club. J ohn partici- pated in band, Varsity Club, Student Coun- cil, Industrial Arts Club, track and he was captain of the cross-country team his jun- John Lucas attempts to eat cream cheese in record time at the Home- coming assembly. 101' and senior years. John has been honored with numerous awards in track and cross-country and he has been a Student of the Month, Queen Michele Palmer has been in- volved in National Honor Society and American Field Service where she served- as vice president her freshmen, sopho- more and senior years and as president her junior year. Michele has also been a wrestling statis- tician and she has played softball in sum- mer leagues and at Ray-Pec. Michele is a teachers aide and she enjoys sewing and spending her spare time with friends. Michele,s future plans include attending CMSU. She is undecided on a major. On be- ing chosen Panther Queen, Michele said, uI was really surprised. I still can?t believe it. Its a big honor? Michele gets ready to swing during summer league softball. Celebration is sweeter when youire na-med All-State. Captain John drinks grape juice to celebrate cross-country's second place State finish.

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9 0 Led by Clydesdale horses, the senior float circles the football field. a S a pp 6 n l n o Plenty at R-P. If entertainment is what you want, the talented students of Raymore- eculiar can give it to you. From shows and concerts to sporting events, the Panthers always know how to tcatch the spirit and let the good times shine. Therets more to a high school student than simply going from class to class. The average R-P student enjoys a full day. Clubs, af- ter-school practices and meetings happen after the 2:55 bell rings. Class battles raged at an all-time high during Homecoming Week as the faculty won tSpirit Daysf the sophomores won hall competi- tion, the junior class won the float competition and tas usuaD the seniors won the pep assembly. A first for R-P was the addition of a week-long spring break in March. Many seniors were off to Hawaii while other headed for the Colorado slopes. But for every grade, a much-deserved week of re- laxation was enjoyed. Traditional dances such as Homecoming, Snowball, Winter- warming and Prom added to the magic of the school year. As the end of the year approached, one could find seniors thinking about life decisions, juniors looking forward to Graduation t87, sophomores anxious to become upperclassmen and freshmen still trying to fit in. , v Of course who could ever forget the familiar sight of the bull- dozers and cranes? The machines that would help relieve the con- gested halls of 1985-86. The machines tended to help school pride soar. The machines that would build the Panthers future. Catch the Spirit e the one phrase that R-P students took to heart. The wrath of the alien...Mike Loving ' shows what high school has done for him. Trish Mesarous displays the beauty of a rose at 7-Eleven. w K . 1e opportunity to n. Mr. Arnall and me out from the oerty.

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Striking a royal pose...Michele Palmer and John Lucas pose for the camera, 'eter when you're Captain John ce to celebrate cond place State I x Teacher's aide Michele ralmer works during her study hall as Mrs. Jenkins fifth hour aide.