Raytown High School - Ramizzou Yearbook (Raytown, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1984 volume:

connect M...4.,- - W23... WWW .- WWW- Ramizzou 25.100 ,,,,,, A , , 4' MW, MID-CONHNENT iumc umnv Genedosy a. Local Hishry Branch 317 w. Highway 24 i IndepeMence, Mo. 64050 B E ; 2, 52:5... .;: Mn 35, w gi-aA;.:u. '. ,x;l;. ,.-.': .- -..;,-,.V igh Schunl Plaqtumn, ITIU. Plautnmn H anume L.l BL. H83 m w 13an cunnect A, MlD-CONTINENT PUBUC LIBRARY Genealogy at Local HistorY Bunch 317 w. Highway 24 IW, Mo. 64050 Clubs offer students the chance to share com- mon interests. Pictures of club members and activi- ties comprise this section. A thIetic en dea vors allow student athletes to compete with other teams. These teams and their records are in cluded in this section. Pages 58 ........... 79 This section contains individual pictures of teachers, seniors, juniors, sophomores, and fresh- men. Candid pictures and editorials are also included. Pages 80 ......... 155 This section features pictures of the queens and foreign exchange students and highlights homecoming, the play, and the talent show. Pages 156 ....... 169 The Epilogue section provides a summary of the yeafs events and offers a reprise of the theme from the editors, point of view. Pages 170 ....... 187 The supplement to the yearbook Will be de- livered in September. It Will contain pictures of spring activities which occur after the book has been published. ' Pages 193 ....... 215 uncut i. mm; Mm M7 .5 a W237 gwd Wm ifmw Wimi :50 0 W 99 ?2351? :5: w Emwgm . ...... we... agree:- ;-,- 1...:- ............. ....; ,. A, , - av. ... ,? ' 'Jt Since the publication of 1984 by George Orwell, sociologists have an- ticipated that hbinfamous date and pondered the impact that rapid tech- nological advances have on society. Other writers, including Aldous H uxley,, author of BRA VE NE W WORLD, a book read by most sophomore English classes at Raytown High School, also speculated about the, breakdown of human relationships' When technology advances at rates that do not allow for time to consider or control its cone sequences. The authors of these books recognized that technological advan- cement cannot and should not be limited, but that concern for the psychological weII-being of people should be considered to minimize isolation and alienation, inevitable factors in periods of rapid technological growth. As the class of 1984 graduates, they enter a world of rapid! y advancing technology, but unfortunately, a world Where people are numbers and their Jives are filled with frustrations and feelings of alienation as they try to cope with a pace of life beyond their control. Drug use, increased suicide rates, chronic depression, and stress' are symptoms exhibited by members of ah alienated society. Computer dating, singles bars, stress workshops and support groups for singles, Widows, or the aged are examples of methods people turn to in the 80k 1.11.211 effort to cope With loneliness, and, frequently, despair. . Although these alternatives offer temporary comfort, sueh a- large problem calls for a more universal solution. In order to minimize the fragmentation of society generated by rapid l,itechnological advancements, we need to restore commitment to our personal relationships and pledge dedication and personal involvement in our institutions Which give as strength. We need to be aware of the repercus- sions of rapid technological advan- cement and cope With these by our Willingness to join together in seeking solutions. It is only by our Willingness to connect that we can avoid the despair of alienation. b v'iw w -'r .w e ' 'awE-zI-Eiht .EPT MP: 5.2; Taraursu--m-aa...,.-;;.:...mma.-.,- t :1 f. teehnetegr er a:aea aliena Elan Frustra tion and aIiena tion are often the products of technical advancements that solve old problems but create new ones. For example, the computer industry revolutionizes all facets of American life. Raytown High School utilized computer services in 1984 to grade papers and keep records of ' attendance and grades. Raytown families joined the masses buying home computers and playing Video games; however, as contact With machines increases, contact, With humans de- creases. Sociologists question what a lack of human interaction may mean to us. If we continue to work closely With machines, Will we become unemotional robots ourselves? In a popular summer movie thar Gamesfh a teenager accidentally taps into the U. S. military defense system. Following the movieis release, govern- ment officials assured us that such a threat to national security could never occur, but within weeks the FBI arrested groups of hackers Who had penetrated security systems of busin- esses, hospitals, and, indeed, the U. S. government. Such arrests promoted editoriah'sts to call for htmoral instruc- tion in computer classes to promote responsible eomputer use rather than selfish abuse for entertainment. Another technical innovation changing the lifestyle of Raytown residents in the 805 is cable TV which allows the community to become part of the hhglobal Villagett predicted by media analyst Marshall McLuhan. Although cable Viewers have the opportunity to be better informed about the world FGive us 18 minutes and wetll give you the worldtll, the average student Viewer watches more than 40 hours of TV per week becoming a spectator rather than a partitipant in life. Psychologists study the effects'of such heavy doses of TV on students who see over 1,000 TV murders by the time they are 16, and Witness all problems unrealistically solved within the confines of an hour program. TV also frustrates the average viewer as he tries to participate in a world of commercial perfection where models with perfect bodies sell products he can possibly never hope to afford. ;-;;-:be 19:32:;fw.L,.s-:;;....'.';.n.,.nL--wr- ranch- An;- .- . ,. , .. w; ' , 3.1:. .-. :-- :1 -..:-'- :1 .n,--:.-,;;...;r -,'-;y:w;,;.; team. from pg. 7J Another concern brought about by technology is the deterioration of our environment by oil sp1'115 and strip mining in efforts to access unlimited and cheap energy sources. In 1983 the threenhouse Effecth, caused scientists to worry about increased temperatures and subsequent melting of ice Hoes and rising levels of ocean waters due to destruction of the ozone layer of the atmosphere. After two summers of numerous heat related deaths, the potential of higher temperatures and other side effects due to our interference with the environment offered another source of worry and frustration for the concerned citizen. Technology also offers hope, but strangely enough, more frustrations. Medical knowledge provides Iife-support systems and transplants to prolong life but forces individuals to make choices regarding life and death. Although we weICome cures for diseases and anxious- 1y anticipate the elimination of birth defects and .a cure for cancer tor even the common coIdL we face the choices medicine gives us with confusion and frustration when they invoIve moral dilemmas. In the late 70s thf it feels good, do ith became a popular and common attitude. Consequently, people whose value system was dictated by personaI pIeasure became known as the hhmeb generation. Unfortunately, this selfish attitude has been passed down and is now a realistic part of the 803. More frequently, future spouses sign marriage contracts designating ihwho does whathh and hhwho gets what after the marriageb, before the actual ceremony takes place. Although this may be a realistic way of j avoiding future problems, it also shows a lack of trust already existing before the marriage begins. Too many people ' get married with the attitude of thf it doesn,t work out, we can get a divorce. h, Marriage is a way of fighting isolation and loneliness, but if either of the partners is inconvenienced in any way, divorce creates greater frustration and alienation. Divorce obvioust splits two adults, but the Iong-reaching effects on children of divorce I. have not been w w M m g... m V 7 7 E! W m ,u'a rv-argn-pr- 1, PN K V ' r 7 7 4.1 f A . -....nw-.. m -.: -,.:. .. '7, w, ,QVA, ?W -. ,. 7 ' . t , N 11me of 6min 9 $39an V V , . at mm: o , ' .. we look to members of the opposzte sex to fulfill our security needs. Teenage romance, however, may lead to com- plications such as an unfavorable reputation, unwanted pregnancy, and teenage marriage. Another problem occurs when relationships dissolve. Whether the relationship is between a boyfriend and girlfriend or just between J fnin' v r1312- - - , at'- I .. . i , -' 'V 7 W 1 ' - .. L; A ' Wwabzeruaexmr nr;g....---,.m.m..u.z.-.., ,.-.. ,. .-' -3- ' :xs: - - , 7 ,- 7 , , . - 4.62.45... .. v. v . tcont. from pg. 7J Another concern brought about b; technology is the deterioration of our environment by oil spills and strip mining in efforts to access unlimited and cheap energy sources. In 1983 the threenhouse Effectt, caused scientists to worry about increased temperatures and subsequent melting of ice Hoes and rising levels of ocean waters due to destruction of the ozone 1a yer of e atmosphere. After two summers of numerous heat related deaths, the potential of higher temperatures and other side effects due to our interference with the environment offered another source of worry and frustration for the concerned citizen. Technology also offers h p, but ! peepie seek feta tiemhips ---a team. from pg. 8 completely analyzed. Teachers propose that student achievement and inter- relationships With peers are affected by an unstable home environment but admit that even in some traditional families, life can be a revolving door. Family members come and go simultan- eously, from school to work to activities outside family life, With hardly a word between individuals. The average family eats dinner together only on holidays and occasional Sundays. The family unit is changing; its modern structure does not support the traditional family ties. With the breakdown of the family, we look to friends for love and a sense of belonging. Reaching out to people provides emotional support. Sometimes, we look to members of the opposite sex to fulfill our security needs. Teenage romance, however, may lead to com- plications such as an unfavorable reputation, unwanted pregnancy, and teenage marriage. Another problem occurs When relationships dissolve. Whether the relationship is between a boyfriend and girlfriend or just between two friends, any break-up causes pain, despair, and a feeling of inferiority. Too often drugs and alcohol offer a temporary escape. In order to raise our seIf-esteem permanently, we need to form productive relationships based on our Willingness to make some personal sacrifice for the survival of the commitment. American institutions have tradi- tionally offered people security, but in the last few years our faith in their ability to help us has diminished. During the summer .of 1983, the National Commission on Educa tion reported that American educational standards had declined to a dangerous level. Area schools struggled to counteract the report. Raytown High School initiated a peer counseling program in 1984 to deal with the frustrations of young people trying to cope with personal problems and maintain acceptable grades. The Missouri Basic Essential Skills Test became a measuring rod to determine a studenths advancement. Raytown developed a more stringent attendance policy, and Truman High School hired security guards to patrol school corridors. Parents accused teachers of not doing their jobs when SAT scores declined, but teachers returned the attack, saying students had difficulty learning in a home environ- ment where standards of achievement are neither encouraged nor expected. Teachers also blamed the influence of TV, cars, and jobs for lack of student interest in learning. Enrollment in difficult classes declined in many schools, and the Kansas City school district dropped classes such as physics and advanced foreign languages from many school curriculums. Crowded classes, low teacher pay, and lack of skilled math and science teachers were also blamed by the National Commis- sion and local educators. Because solutions take time and are difficult to initiate, Americans are frustrated over the failure of one of their most trusted institutions, public education. Public schools are not the only targets of attack in the 803. llReagon- omicsf a jobless rate of 1070 and iiDea th of the American Dream ht ca used dissatisfaction with the government. American voters, feeling they had no choices or that their choices didnlt matter, declined to vote in local elections and anticipated the 1984 presidential election with boredom. Young people, frustrated with government, or caught up in the hhmeth attitude of the 805 avoided registering for the draft. Editorials speculated about the loss of respect for government since the Watergate era, and the only cause Americans seemed capable of rallying around was removal of James'Watt as Secretary of Interior. t eiyynxmm - rnmy a ....a.-Vmwa::r-.. Mx- u3-: Wm' , .T yeapfe team. from pg. IZJ In times of trouble, people seek spiritual guidance and 1984 is no exception. According to a Gallop p011, almost two-thirds of Protestants said they are more interested in religion now, ' than five years ago. Many people, however, protested the influence of religious groups in government, com- plaining that the MoraI' Majority and similar groups were trying to legislate personal value systems. As doctors and ministers tried to define thifeb, for the purpose of legal decisions regarding abortion, others fought over the issue of separation of church and state and prayer in the public schools. Religious affiliation offered comfort to those distressed, but choice of religion and religious influence in areas of life outside of the church became a source . of frustration for many. It is ironic that science fiction writers such as Orwell and Huxley foresaw the future as a cold and unemotional world. Their fears of our lack of control over technology and its influence seem to be on the verge of iooh: for guidance coming true. A Raytown teacher remarked, Vt is unfortunate that we seem to have so little time to do the things we want to do. We have so many conveniences a microwave ovens and computers a to make our lives easier, but instead we seem to be more rushed and confused than ever before. hh Beca use satellites connect one end of the world to another, it is possible to telephone someone miles away. This, however, is ironic because while people have this privilege, when bhmaking the connec- tionf they have few things to say. theopIe talk all the time, but they don? SAY anything? a Raytown teacher noticed. A Raytown senior commented, h? remember that my older brother and his friends used to get together at each others homes and talk w talk about everything. Today, when we get together, it is to do something - go to a movie, go to a game. We don? seem to talk much anymore People tend to take things like friendship and new technology for granted. They care only about what is happening to them at any given time. wk K K gm h FE E?! EE 1 . .. AL s-u- tcont. froin pg. 15J thMaybe if we stopped what we are doing and take time to understand our ehanging world, instead of fighting it, we would be better off a senior hypothesized. Another senior said, hlLife now is things .. things, things, things e and not people. Itbs sad. Although the outlook for the future, as foretold by Huxley and Orwell seems dihi, people are reaching out and trying harder to solve their personal problems. hhThe Big Chill, a critically acclaimed movie released in the fall of 1983, contained a message of this sort. In the movie a group of 605 radicals reunite at the funeral of a friend who committed suicide. During the following weekend, which they spend getting reacquainted and con- fron ting the changes in their values, they become aware of the moviek theme. WES a cold world. You need your friends to keep you warmfl Friendship takes time to develop and can cause pain, but it is 21 possession we must all strive to obtain. It is through others that we can fully recognize how good we really are. In order to minimize the breakdown of society brought about by our lack of control over technology, we need to restore commitment to friends and involvement in our institu- tions to make these things strong again. We must unite to seek solutions for our rapidly changing world. It is only by our willingness to connect that we can avoid the despair of alienation. only connectl 5:: . i E! 17? md mu ,4? N. A .L Student National Key Clul Yearbook National Thespiam French C Spanish 1 German , I .. 7 m1 , :1- '7' ,4. . Wag ? a:am .11., 3.;7...,....7y..h,.:! 1,7,- .a.u--I,...-:... 0.. .,. , W .. .4 A . - ,.-, . . U, , - V-.m..2.w---.-...1-.,gi.ag,c-mmmr4...3;5 wuwb mqgh: P .- J a , . Student Council 20 Math Club 35 Orchestra 44 National Honor Society 22 Art Club ' 36 Band 46 , Key Club 24 Photography Club 37 Flags 48 Yearbook 26 Future Homemakers FreSIVSoph Band 49 National Forensics League 28 of America 38 Pep Band 50 Tbespians 30 FreslySoph Choir 39 Jazz Band 51 French Club 32 GirlyBoys Glee 40 Jaywalkers I 52 Spanish Club 33 Chamber Choir 41 Pep Club 54 German Club 34 Concert Choir 2 42 Cheerleaders . 56 I9 ...;a.-;;,'; .45- 5;; 13' r71? 7; ; r;i..;'-m V' Lgmg-N; v-1 5 c ., .gn-zg g '-;j.'-.-,..:..:... 55.... ' '5-...ar,.': -:'-'.g.;;.. ' 3.? - -i 4-... -3$m:;;vrs:esg;se;;;-;:-:;:Jrlx.arar;.;w 1cm ..-.'-,.:4...,.w., . , -.4. Student Council Provides Activities Mr. Kessel felt this years Stu-Co was more active. An idea that won many votes from both Stu-Co members and students was putting clocks in the halls. Unfortunately the convenient double- faced clocks were not available. Stu-Co sponsored homecoming dances for football and basketball, a spring sports dance, battle of the ages, powder puff football game, blood donor day, and slide programs. Stu-Co also gave candy canes at Christmas and redecorated the Student Lounge in blue and white. However, surveys taken of 311 grades revealed a resentment from many students who complain they never knew what Stu-Co was doing for them. hhStu-Co is not a governing high school organization. Its primary purpose is providing student activities, t, Mr. Kessel reHected. He went on to say students cannot expect Stu-Co to provide them things like a smoking room or an open lunch; the board ofeducation takes care of those issues. Samatha Masters, president of Stu-Co, pointed out that Stu-Co tried to keep students informed by going to 4th hour classrooms once a month and hanging up agendas on bulletin boards. Mr. KesseI added that many students missed out on learning what Stu-Co was doing by ignoring the announcements and teasing the repre- sentatives reporting to classes. U Billy Knabe and John Cooper at a Stu-Co meeting. 2 Samatha Masters, pres; Shani Juarez, Vice-pres.; Paulette Rowland, sea; Wendy Locke, treas. .3 Cathy Wolfe sets up for a dance. 4t Stu-Co member camouflages the bas- ketball homecoming dance. .57 Samaa tha conducts a meeting. 6t Ty Kir- choffer offers an opinion during a meeting. D Michelle Miguel and a friend cut out palm leaves. w. WmuwmwwmdrwmeIwm .,-,,l.m,,cmAw ImV-W v y ' WMVWW eNationaI Honor Society3 Revises Constitu tion To be a member ofNationaI Honor Society, a student must have superior scholarship grades and leadership ' qualities. For grade point averages, seniors must have 3.2, juniors must have 3.5, and sophomores must have 3.7. Forty-nine juniors and seniors began the year, and sixty people were inducted in the spring including 10 seniors, 18 juniors, and 32 sophomores. In the fall, Honor Society members took a Satur- da y trip to the Renaissance Festival with members of the yearbook staff and Thespians. In February, they sold donuts in the band Iobby every morning for two weeks to earn money for induction expenses. In March, the group went to Waldo Astoria for dinner and a play called bbStrangers and Other Lovers. ,, The officers 3 President L ynn Braker, Vice President Shannon Brown, Secretary Becky Herder, and Treasurer Calolyn Swanney 3 held meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Guests were invited to Speak at the meetings. Mr. BIanner spoke about college pressures. Mrs. Smith showed slides of New Zealand and a non- practicing alcoholic told her story and answered questions about alcoholism. Lynn Braker commented on the year, betIs been fun working With the group, although it was harder to plan activities for 2 smaller groupW . .uyxzi M W, Wwwamwwrm. -Club TConfmntS Confusion1 And Discovers Direction 7t R.H.S. Key Club marked its Key Club motivated spirit with the twenty-third year of existence and the annual car bash before the Ray-South 4th year that girls have been eligible to game. Members entertained patients at join. The theme was to thonfront the Truman Neological Cehter with Confusion and Discover Direction. The Halloween and Valentinels parties. officers Ul were Shannon Johnson, During the Christmas season the club Pres.; Pat Foley, V.P.; Dawn Johnson, had a party at Bowen Apartments and Secretary;Pam Zimmerman, Treasurer; rang bells at United Super and and Linda Bixler, Historian; and the Thriftway. The Raytown Betterment sponsor was Mr. Watts l3. The club Committee sponsored an exhibit called wanted to do projects to better the the llChildrenis Enchanted Forestll in community. The Key Club participated which the Key Club took third place. in the Raytown Round-up Days Parade The Club drummed up enthusiasm at lZl, l6; and the Homecoming Parade. Freshman Day O7. Linda Bixler The club also held their annual car wash commented, llThe Club has changed l7; and took part in the uDistrict from all guys to mostly girls and we still Dental ProjectflMlafree dental survey do projects to better the school and for all C-2 elementary students. The community? 3y Hizbmyurwz K an... 0 H g S H m H V . ...u 5,, , gkgfu 2534?; 4 Buy a Valen tine Kiss: .. Get a Yearbook Free way a kiss from any yearbook staff member for $15.00 and get a yearbook freeh, was the slogan of the 1984 book sale. The staffsold yearbooks and candy kisses 0n Valentines Day. The sale was later than usual because of a smaller staff and increased copy content. Although each staff member had more to do t 5 L hhafter-the-deadlineth parties compensated for the increased workload U; The staff worked well together t2; but an occasional fight with the photographers was not uncom- mon t7; David Hay 8; Editor of Photography, relaxed in the staffs room when the darkroom became overcrowd- ed t4; The yearbook sponsor, Nancy Hammond, UL chose Lynn Braker and Shannon Brown 0Q as Editors for the 83-84 book. According to Ms. Ham- mond, htChoosing the editors was not an easy job because of the many qualified returning staff members. The new staff members were unhindered by personali- ty conflicts and learned quickly. I am extremely pleased with the additional copy this year and the overall layout style. I am impressed with the dedica- tion of all of the staffmembers and their ability to work with one anotherW Ert, the purple ape mascot 0f the staff was returned unharmed by alumni staff members, and work on the book progressed somewhat smoothI y through- out the year. QiuUl-i-u .2626 9254155711 ?K N ' in??? Lithgakfwgz. 3oz?9 4;!;1?!?.2$?.. 12: ,, 2 4223 ; 171,, , xx??? 2M4 V1111!!! 2.: ., yr 74., A a H 0. N 3 rd K '-- Added Support Creates h. NeW Strength for NFL Miss Chiles, NFL sponsor, felt that debate prepares students for life more than most courses available to students; debating teaches students how to communicate. Miss Chiles attitude towards debate seems to have had a positive effect on students. This year over 34 members achieved NFL. Among them were, for the 1st time, 9th graders. Miss Chiles also obtained more support. An active parents group strongly supported NFL by judging and support- ing out-of-town trips With their time and 1, money. Miss ChiIes sent recruitment letters to 8th graders and asked teachers to recommend possibIe-potential debate students as ways of promoting debate. Although debate has! many students, Miss Chiles emphasized that most other students GPA was 3.4 or above. She pointed out the significant rise in upper degrees including Rubys. Of 311 the tournaments they competed 1'11, Miss Chiles feels Raytown ran the best one; it was completely on schedule. 22 schools attended and parents, lawyers, business men and women, 15 teachers from Raytown High, and, for the first time, Seniors took time to judge. U Scott Blair participates in 2 Lincoln- Douglas debate. 2 Amy Chastain in an extemporary speech. 37 Kim OIdham portrays Veronicak mother in VERON- ICAhS ROOM by Ira Levin. 4t Mark Scott debates as Bill Tautz takes notes. 5 t Officers: Pres. BiII Tautz, Vice Pres. Scott Blair, Treas. Mark Scott, Sec. Kim OIdham, Historian Bob Bender. Q Deba tors 1'11 the homecoming parade. D Mark Scott presents a surprise at the Raytown Tournament Assembly. 8 The Debate and Forensic team. ? - 4 ;- gt. - :.';ygg;;ge. ev-reWizgxggsan-yWS-av-f .;. -1 -t . .j.--V.. :x;;-'r:.;v.;r;:;2:;;.;caran;;k . :n Ah Th espians Com es To Life With A Bold Beginning The theatre department re- activated their chapter of the Thespian Society with some forty members. They are part of the National Honorary Organization for students participating in theatre at the secondary level. Membership is granted on earning 100 hours of participa tion in productions on and off-stage. Sponsor Jim Parsons felt, nFor our first year re-activated, wetve been very busy. Wetve started several projects, such as handling the registra- tion for the Speech 32 Theatre Association of Missouri Convention. Thespians provided opening night receptions for Mainstage Productions thne Flew Over The Cuckoos Nesthh and thBarnumK, They also sponsored a backstage tour of thuckoohs Nestth for Middle School students to introduce them to the high school theatre department. Members built a Hoat which took second place in the Homecoming Parade and held two workdays to clean and reorganize the backstage areas. Thespian officers were: President Kent Dobson, Vice President Jane SpigareIIi, Secretary Sandy H0110, Treasurer David Williams and Clerk Derek McCracken. The name Thespians is used beca use Thespis is believed to be the first hhactof, in Greek theatre. .. French Club ..1 Means A pprecia tion thrench Club means understanding and apprecia ting the French culture and style of living? explained one club member. To experience the French culture, the members set up a booth for the Freshmen Festival t3; They participated in Foreign Language Week with posters, t-shirts, badges, and surveys. Held at Andres, the Christmas party gave members a taste of French cuisine mm. The officers, Richelle Price, Pres.; Helena Barros, Pres.; Amy Weisbrod, Sea; Tuyet Nguyen, Treas.; and Charles Giddley, Hist. fought the cold weather blues at the hhpicm'c francaiseth in January U; They performed skits in costume to celebrate Mardi Gras. As a money making project, the club sold their traditional homecoming mums. Helena Barros summarized her years with French club, hhThe thing that Pve learned these past years is that we 2111 have to cooperate to get anything done. Whether it was a banquet, breakfast, or picnic, nothing worked unless we pulled togetherfh ?UU JON; Ptmms 2 V .1 . h ,, WLJ 333 ' . i ' ,1 T w$ New Sponsor Boosts Club The Spanish club sponsorship reins were handed over to Ms. Dust this year because of the retirement of Mrs. Redd, but the main goal of the club, learning more about Spanish culture, has continued to stay the same 021 To introduce freshmen and new students to Spanish club, the officers in the group, Michelle Vaughn and Becky Morris, Presidents, Patty Rocha, Vice President, Jenny D011, Secretary, and Melissa Hinton, Treasurer, participa ted in a club mem bership drive early in the school year t 3,4 i. This boosted the number of members t5; Two Spanish 0111b outings took place this year. The club went to see the movie thnder Fire, ,, and also traveled to South west High to watch a Spanish cultural dance ND . , , . wshow. The annual Spanish Christmas fiesta was planned for mumsm , , , , ' , a dinner at Don Chiletos, but did not occur this year beca use of the heavy snowstorm. The Spanish club experienced an eventful year, from beginning with a new sponsor to going on more field trips. w: -- Club Promotes e German Culture- Miss Givens explained that German Clubis purpose is hhto promote customs and the culture of Germany and other German-speaking countries? t0 Officers included Tammy Baker, president; Wendie Locke, Vice-president; Missy Burnos, secretary; James Ridenour, treasurer. German club raised money by selling German candies imported from West Germany. At the Christmas party members played games and ate traditional German holiday delicacies. During the spring season, the members of the club went to Berlin Bear, 21 German restaurant With genuine food and music. Tamm y Baker explained her responsibilities as president: Pm trying to get the members closer together this year so people will enjoy the clubW t0 Miss Givens and some of the club members encouraged Freshman to join the club at the clubhs booth in the cafeteria. L ,V MTBGAIJ . Discipline 1 And S access the provide encouragement and enrichment for above average, academically talented students. Our students have a genuine desire to go beyond what is learned in the classroom? Winning contests is not the sole purpose of the club, it is another part of the challenge. Members were encouraged by sponsors Mrs. Allman, Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin and Mr. Lyngar. Pat Lujin held the office of president and Steve Sullivan recording secretary. The group sold candy and doughnuts 'to pay the expense of bus transportation. The club held a Victory party to celebrate taking first place school at the Warsaw tournament. t0 Juniors work problems after school. t2 Seniors tackle a , worksheet with concentration. t9 The group poses in their Math Club T-shirts. Hi The Club Visited Epcott Center as a reward for last yearts hard work and hope to takeianother educational trip this year. ?.Art Club - A11 h, Unfinished Work the are using this year to reorganize and plan for next yearfh The small group met the second and fourth Thursday of each month. They learned to make buttons, papier mache sculptures, clay sculpting and how to silkscreen T-shirts. Elected officers were President Lisa Brack, Vice Presidents Scott Heigele and Robin Reed, Treasurer Christopher Stardenraus. A few members had work exhibited at Crown Center. Senior Greg Davis works on a pen and ink dra wing. t2 Members compare sketches at a meeting. t 3 t A collection of artisths tools and art expressions. 00 Sponsors Mr. Glendcning and Mr. Rciad acknowledge interest and participation are high at the first of the year, but seems to fizzle about mid-wa y through. Members agree. th6 hope to overcome that next yearf, -7 -' ' , -.--4x.4.-uv--hur-w.-.c77 -:Af-Hnw'-fgv.;. awym, wwywm ,. , 7-- WWWWWYFW v-4. 4h. Photograph ers De velo p Skills According to Mr. Morris, Photograph instructor and a sponsor of the club, hhstudents don ,t have to be in Photograph y class to join the Photography Club; they just need to be interested in learning to take and print good pictures. The ten members including the officers tBarbara Erickson, president; and James Otte, Vice-presidenU, learned how, to print color pictures from negatives. The members met twice a month in yorder to learn techniques in photography and to improve their print-making Skills. Barbara Erickson explained that thhotography Club is exciting because we learned the basic fundamentals of developing and printing color photographs. Mr. Morris teaches us how to perfect the quah'ty of the color print by analyzing contrast, exposer time, and color combination. 0850 Kurt Brack and Billy Knabe enlarge pictures. Gt Troy Miller, Linda Bixler, David Hay, Marta Godinho and Steve Harrison are club members. e . .amw - stame- .4, v g.ggge , W4: - -; gfu-ag'ew: - ';a: 12.99 .,,..;f---: ; -r.-- .:,.;Yr-.t.r:,:,;:.;:-:.;,.- ,--em;.-;v.a, ge;.:,;;-'..e-.:.-.e . ., FHA Strengthensa Home EC Departm ent According to Mrs. Barnes, T 3 T one sponsor of the FHA Club, hhThis club has been important to our department. I hope the members can continue to grow as individuals and in their relationships with other people. hh Some of the clubs activities this year were guest speakers demonstrating how to make candied apples, candy and Hower arrangements, a float in the homecoming parade T2 and a Visit to an oId-fashioned ice cream factory. They also made Christmas gifts for senior citizens in a nursing home. In order to raise money for field trips, the girls sold gift items. The money also was used to pay for a dinner to honor the seniors and to purchase toys for the new Child Development II Iab classes. The club had 29 members; about half of them regularly participated in the activities. The officers were: President Tamm y OTDeII T 4 L Vice President Becky Morris, Secretary Debbie Smith T 5 L Treasurer Teresa McMahon and Historian Nicki Tran. r-T221e11t Motivates Young Choir Eighty-eight students were chosen for the Freshman- Sophomore choir tU: forty Freshmen and forty-eight Sophomores. The choir was divided into four sections: sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses. Noel Fulkerson, Mt the choiris director, explains that quite a few of the students sing in church choirs and take voice and singing lessons. Members performed in three music concerts including the Christmas Concert OZ LE which was done in association with the schools other choirs. The Freshman-Sophomore choir also ' went to the district music contest on April 7. Mr. Fulkerson added that there were many really talented, motivated and well behaved kids. The majority of the students want to continue singing their Junior and Senior years, but they do have to be selected. Although competition existed between grades, everyone was friendly and worked together for the good of the choir. Mr. Fquerson sums it up this way, gI love this choir and I think they are one of our most talented groups? . Ma muwmmmymm s, , a a , . 5.,;t.sr;;$a.:;+7n;;;4rws;w:xx:.w3em :;;x..e-5$;;,1--':;;,,t-ZL;;-;;':rauz;;ve - $4.. w ; :.:ysi:e:s:d.r M: . Ch oir C011 tin ues Tia di ti on Of Excellen ce The year began with a picnic to welcome new members and honor returning singers. First year choir members praised seniors with songs, paddles and acts of devotion. Laura Bosler offers her paddle on bended knees. 1. Kevin Knapp raises his paddle to Cindy King. 2. Doug Boeding and Brian Bliss put Scott Larson through an obstacle course at Coieman-Livinggood Park. 3. Kevin $211122, Mason Moananu and Rob Munden salute each other for a sharp play. 4 Jokes and laughter often break the stress of daily rehearsals 5, punctuated by Mr. Fulkersonhs dry humor. He earned additional respon- sibility beyond directing during the He is now Regional choir season. Coordinator of Music and was elected President Pro Tem by MMEA. Alth- ough this divides his time between man y interests, Mr. Fulkerson feels his direction of the choir has not suffered beca use of it. The group presented three concerts, entertained the 10021 Kiwanis chapter, attended the District Choral Festival, the District Music Contest and recorded a tape. Elected officers were: Pres. Brian Bliss, Vice Pres. BiII Tautz, Treas. Mason Moananu, Sec. LuAnn Pepper, Pub. Jenni WaISh and Librarian RicheIIe Price. The choir finished the year with a formal banquet where new Double Dozen members were an- nounced and choir members sang Beautiful Savior. 14224414154? Boys and Girls - Glee De velops Voices The Boys and Girls Glee Clubs consisted of I20 singers. The club is open for all boys and girls who are interested in singing, and it is designed to further the development of their voices and to increase their appreciation of music. Boys and Girls Glee members sang and listened to 311 styles of music. The Boys and Girls Glee Clubs sang at concerts, District Music Contest and the state final at Warrensburg University. Girls Special Glee Club, a performing group of selected girls, voices, placed on a high level of performance of treble choir literature. The club members met as a class for the year as a part of the Music Department Curriculum and fulfilling a Fine Arts requirement for many students. Debbie Smith commented about her experience singing With the group, th enjoyed the songs and excitement of learning the new pieces of music, and I also like the friendship and the people that I met in class? -.Cham ber Choir -. Rechristened thD. ,h Raytowrfs distinguished choral group, the Chamber Choir, alias Double Dozen, consisted of sixteen seniors, six juniors and, for the first time, two sophomores. Tryouts lasted a week and over fifty members from the Freshmen- Sophomore and Concert Choirs auditioned for a spot in Double Dozen in the Spring of 1983. The new members were announced using a pun 0f the new singershnames at the spring banquet with many tears ofjoy. During the Christmas season, the group kept busy performing for banquets and church groups in the Community, including pIaces such as the Adamhs Mark and'Crackemeck. One Frida y night, the group went Christmas caroling while strolling around the Plaza. Pra ctices took p12 ce twice or three times weekI y before school. The group started the year as thhamber Choiri but after ,pfoving themselves with teamwork and spirit, they were rechristened thoubIe Dozen? Most 1m pressive Group .. Is Strongest In Years The first and second semester orchestra classes were different. First semesters class was the String Orches- tra only and second semesterhs class was the Full Orchestra, complete with brass and woodwind sections. 36 students were in the Strings Orchestra and the Full Orchestra consisted of 52 mu- sicians. Officers tU were Pres. Gwen Collins, V.P. Greg Ray, Sec. Amy Hamilton, Treas. Heidi Krahenbuhl, Publicity Roger Pedraza, and Librar- ians Tammy Woodrum and Shari Juarez. The orchestra had three major concerts. The first was the TIMPOS Pot Luck Dinner. The orchestra also p13 yed at the Baccalaureate service. Members of the orchestra practiced two months in prepara tion for these concerts after Carl Reque ML the orchestra director gave them the musical selections of classical and popular pieces. Among other activities, the orchestra had a picnic, and a Christmas concert. Jonathan Plummer, Violinist, Hiedi Krahenbuhl, Violaist, and Angela Hutchinson, ce110ist were members of the AII-District Orchestra. Angela was also a member of the AII-State Orchestra. Mr. Reque expressed the been impressed With the orchestra this year because its the strongest group in years. The students have been working very hard to accomplish their excellent perfor- mancesf, ?' z w Mn. w.w.m.v..,m.m..au ,... State Fair Parade And ...N Anniversary S park Year The 76 member band, smaller than previous groups, has had a rewarding year. They took Ist place in the State Fair Parade Competition and were invited to play at the Leeds plant for General Motors seventy fifth anniver- sary, in addition to the bandhs annual picnic t2 and banquet. Director Carl Reque t0 sees the value of the experience for students as that of any art e to help establish a human side in an often mechanical unfeeh'ng environment. Giving students the ability to enjoy and apprecia te music after high school is his measurement ofsuccess. He described the group as co-operative and tightly knit. Assistant Director Bud Haley t0 described the group as quick learners in a performance geared schedule, that made the year fun and exciting. Both the directors and the band were encouraged by Timpos, an adult support group who helped raise money toward equipment, sheet music and the John Phillip Sousa award preset: ted each year. Additional strength came from band officers: President David Williams, V-Pres., Kevin Knapp, Secretary Darin Calton, Treasurer Kelli Fox, t9 Sr. Drum Major Doug Boeding, 01W Jr. Drum Major Lisa Yeo, Librarians Tammy E11er and Tabby Carter, Publicity Christine Zakosek. The band marches down 63rd street. t0 1512;121:1123; ,1ng4 3:; 3,7,1 323 Flags Take Superior Rating The Flag Corps, sponsored by Mrs. Rosa Adams, worked With the marching band. Kelly Fox and Kerri Hinton, co-captains ML taught the girls routines to perform at football halftime shows Hi The squad marched in the Raytown Round Up Days t0 and the American Royal Parade and traveled to Sedah'a for the State Fair Parade. The girls performed at the GM Leeds plantts 75th anniversary t2 and Bowen apartments. During the summer, the Flag Corps participated in two camps and received exeeIIent ratings and a trophy. The Flag Corps Diedra Chumley Lisa Lowell Gigi DeMonbrum Yvette Ra y Kelly Fox Londa Reynolds Leandra Hilton Cherie Simmons Kerri Hinton Anita Smith Angela Hutchison Michelle WadIeigh Susan Johnston Judy Wasco Heidi Krahenbuhl Heather Wilkinson .-Freshma1i Band e. Hard At Work hhThis yearhs Freshman Band is very strong. They are by far the best Freshman Band to have been at Raytown High School. They are hard-working and high-spirited and very many of them Will be selected to be in Concert Band next yearW This quote, taken from Mr. Reque, the bandhs director, speaks very high! y of the fifty-six freshmen students in the band. Because of the closing of the junior highs the freshman band at the high school level became a reality. The band gives the freshman musicians a year to improve their playing abilities so they can try out for the other bands in their sophomore, junior and senior years. The band has three concerts this yearj They 2150' marched in the Raytown Round-Up Days Parade and attended one contest. The band is open to all freshmen Who have played a band instrument in the Middle School, or by audition for those Who did not play an instrument in the Middle School. -Pep Band Mem bers- Liven up the Crowd One way to spark the enthusiasm of basketball fans is by music. Pep band, led by Dr. Bud Haley and band president, David Williams, did this. Besides the traditional nahonalanthenL schoolsong and hghtsong,the pep band livened up the crowd with songs like thenterfoId,,, hhStray Cat Strut, h, and the Got the Beat. h, The pep band performed for 311 pep rallies, most home basketball games, and the BIue- White football game. In addition, they performed two concerts during the summer at a camp for the handicapped. They also accompanied the Jaywalkers at half time with songs such as hiiye of the Tlgen,, ch Vb VbonL,h and Woody Two Shoes. ,, The requirements for pep band include being a member ofmarching band and attending aII practices. They practiced every Wednesda y morning and some Frida y mornings before pep rallies. David Williams commented, We have the biggest pep band in years with 57 members. This shows there is a lot of enthusiasm among the band members. 35 HOME :K VISITDRCDDPEH . mum mm ; Tucxsn 1 uwsnn nwtmywmw . Jazz Band Improves T I'El veIS to F esti vals According to Mr. Reque, Jazz Band instructor, hhAII Jazz Band members are outstanding players. They have improved more than the bands 1'11 previous yearsfh Students Who play instruments and want to be in Jazz Band must audition; only the best players are taken as members. This year there are seven teen mem bers 111 the band which plays five to eight concerts at schooI and participates 1'11 five Jazz Band festivals and contests: Raytown South High School, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, Central Missouri State University and Kansas City Jazz Festival. Tabby' Carter commented about Jazz Band, t7 found Jazz Band very enriching and educating; 1t taught me a lot of new techniques and it bettered my playing. We 311 had a lot of fun at all the festivals and rehearsals. h, Q1 Bret Taylor played a solo hhMaIeguenaY, CD Donny Brown, Craig Campbell, and Jeff Green are waiting for their next tune to play, and M1 they play enthusiastics at the concert. .,.... JA YWALKERS CHANGE THEIR TUNE Different style was the aim for the JaywaIkers this year. They kept the traditional style throughout the two BluewWhite games, but added life to their style by performing routines the officers and captains learned at a drill team Camp in Springfield. They brought back novelty routines to ihGoody Two Shoes,,, t2 hhAIexanderts Ragtime Bandfi tha V2 Voomf and hhMr. Touchdown, USA? The captains, LU Ca th y Conley and Debbie Ozbun, made up their own routines also. They did traditional pom pon routines and glove routines, but they varied their routines by performing a hat and cane routine to htStray Cat Struti, andla' colored disc routine to Voshuaf, Dressing to fit the mood, they wore cowboy hats in a routine to The Horse? sweats and football jerseys to hhMr. Touchdown, USA. and leis to hhHawaii Five-Oh, at Homecoming. The 29-member squad also marched in the American Royal Parade and the Raytown Roundup Parade tU in which they took first place in the drill team category. Another difference this year was 2 change in sponsor. Mrs. Gabbard took the place of Mrs. Stewart who went to Pittman 'Middle School. Debbie Ozblm com- mented on the year, h? think we worked hard and did a good job. There were times when we had 6:30 practices every morning for weeks at a time, but it was always fun? thBIuejays, We Are The w Symbol ofSueeessth Pep club girls, from all grade levels, provided spark and enthusiasm for the athletic teams in h83 and 294 t0. From fall through spring, pep rallies t3 and spirit lines t2 were held to trigger spirit for that nighfs game. Members made cookies and posters for their secret pep pals, and at the end of the season the playersh house was decorated when the secret was disclosed. Earning three points for varsity games and two points for j.V., sophomore, and freshman games, members were required twenty- five points a quarter to remain in good standing. Two hundred points Iet members receive a letter. Pep club off70ers were Bonnie Davidson, Pre- sident; RicheIIe Price, Vice-President; Heidi Krahenbuhl, Secretary; Kelly Tade, Treasurer; Judy Wasco, Histor- ian; and Susan Schaefer, Sgt. at Arms. Kendra Couch was the Bluejay mascot t4; The officers, mascot, and cheer- leaders were expected to provide discipline in their leadership, and to show enthusiasm and good sportsman- ship while supporting the Blue Jays. Linda BixIer, senior and 2nd year Jaywalker commented, wPep club is really fun because we all get together and show school spirit. I met a lot of new friends, because we were at the games to support the same thing? muua mar . M m W M . 3.5.2,, u. L ,. - V- -v a... vsw- :- Aer-'-v-,-x.xw-wxr3meewfftq.--?mmwe7mew Gt . . Cheerleaders Receive National Recognition F The school year brought about changes in cheerleading. For the first time, sophomores were allowed to try out for the Junior Varsity and Jayette squads. Each squad had six girls. The Jayette cheerleaders were Susan Clemons, Tina Crain, Aimie Gardner, Beth Jochens, Tina Straw and Kristie Travis t9; The J.V. squad, Stacey Williams, Karen Staehh'ng, Dana Jonhson, Charolette Cox, Beth Brewer and Aimee Blackwell, t0, held up poster for the football p13 yers to crash down t3; Julie Schlie, Julie Smith, Kim Morgan, Tammy Moree, Samantha Masters and Deanne Burroughs, the Varsity squad, won many honors at summer camp in Maryville. They received four blue ribbons, two spirit sticks and the Regiorzal Award of Excellence which qualified them to compete in the National Cheerleading Competition in Dallas, Texas. All three squads, sponsored by Mrs. Liz Gabbard, 501d candy, worked concessions at Little Blue Trace and had a car wash to raise money for their uniforms. Sch001 athletic events were distributed equally between the groups. They had 2 Heat in the football homecoming parade t7; At the South game, yell leaders helped promote school spirit by cheering with the Varsity Squad. J.V. and Jayette cheerleaders performed skits at the pep rallies 089 and varsity led chants t2; 6 Varsity Football 60 Junior Varsity Basketball 74 Junior Varsity Football 62 Freshmen7Sopbom0re Varsity Volleyball 64 Basketball 75 Junior Varsity Volleyball 66 Girls Varsity Basketball 76 Cross Country 67 Girls Junior Varsity Wrestling 68 Basketball 78 Boys Swimming 70 Scores 79 Varsity Basketball 72 i, .. W . -....................:-.......,., .9. -6, -' .5th -.. 1439' 5'2, $ de H with Style A starting loss to a tough Rock- hurst team was the weakest point of the Bluejay season according to Captain Barry Higgins tU. The team fought back to conclude the season with a 5-5 overall and 2-3 conference record. With eight returning lettermen, Coach Albin Oi expressed that the team entered the season with high expectations and enthusiasm t2. hhThe best-played game of the season was the defeat of William Chrisman in our homecoming gamef, Keith Link added t6; He continued, thur defense played tremendoust well, and our offense had man y good drives. ,5 In the last game, which decided their .500 season, the Jays beat Ruskin, a Bluejays Finish Season and Spirit smaH-six fa vorite, and kept them out of the state p1a yoffs. The Ruskin game was also important, in that it was the first shutout in four years for a Raytown team. Barry Higgins commented that he felt their offense had improved since last year, and the teams best quality was their passing game t8; A11 the captains t2, Barry Higgins, Keith Link, Greg Berkstresser, and Tyrone Anderson, stressed that there was a lot of team spirit and effort this season. This team spirit was exhibited in the Raytown South rival game although they lost. Keith Link commented, 55The team never gave up even when we were behind 69? 92 IWWJVJ WM? 4a, J VS strong will - Shows through htThey had a strong will to win and were always making that second effort, t, Coach Rice t0 bragged about the Junior . . , V , a , , Varsity football team. Quarterback Mike McLaughlin t2 I ' , ff .. n ' . ' , ,axmgtw' and backs Tim Green t0 and John Rouser were strong points . . ' according to Coach Rice. thI was very pleased with the performance and attitudes this seasonf, he added and expressed his beliefs that, thext year as a Varsity team, they should be competitive because of their experience this year. ,t Although the Jays lost the opening game to a traditionally tough Rockhurst, they finished the season with 8 wins and 2 losses. thWe played well together as a team, and we ended the season on a good note by beating Ruskin,2 noted Billy Loman. Mike McLaughlin added, hhThe Junior Varsity played extremely well, and I ,m looking forward to next year. I think that the sophomores that played helped us out a lot, and even though some of us didntt get a chance to play Varsity, we had a good J.V. experience? -. Good attitudes .- pro ve successful The Freshman football team was hhthe largest group of kids we ,VC ever had out. They had more potential depth than any year WC,VC had. Their attitudes were very good and they wanted to learn a lot? Coach Sheets boasted. Brian Weber, mentioned by Coach Francis as being a strong quarterback and defensive back replied, h? think we had a fair season, but a weak point was that we lacked enthusiasm going into the games. I look forward to a better season next year. h, Both, coaches agreed Rockhurst was a tough game. hhThey are always the biggest and best team we play? Coach Sheets commented, and Coach Francis added, thockhurst is like . . z . laying a smalI-college. 4' ' . . ' , ' WWW The Sophomores ended the season with a 4 and 5 record. Coach; Thompson commented, the could have done better, but this year we had more injuries than in the past. . Outstanding players were Paul Orrick, Todd Griffin, Andy InzeriIIo, along with John McLelland, Mike DeGraeve, John Rouser, and Sam RanioIo who were moved up to p13 y varsity. 63 wgia k1,;n. Laatt :3 . , - . x, ,I .2 angzwg;+-z-Avgwn nu.- gut: Coa eh Calls Performan ce - Best Season E ver According to Coach Aldridge, the varsity volleyball squad played well as a team. hhThe team was the best Raytown has ever had, although not quite playing up to its potentiaIW The team posted its best record ever by winning seven and losing fourteen. Coach Aldridge OJ added, thur young p1a yers played well and continued to improve. ht He added that five returning starters indicates hhbetters lights on the horizonf, Improvement was evident at the Wm. Chrisman match. the beat Wm. Chrisman in a game, but they won the match. It was good to play well against a team that eventually became state championsf, Coach Aldridge also acknowledged that the strongest points of the team were Senior Patty Lairds 050 setting and Junior Melanie Davis, hitting. Pa tty was named to the AII-Conference Second Team, and Melanie was given an honorable mention.- Michelle Hang t3 broke Shannon Browns consecutive serve record; and 1a ter, Sheila Barnhart 09 broke MicheIIehs record with 127 serves. Sheila gained the honor of being named hhmost spirited and dedica tedh by Coach Aldridge. Coach Aldridge ex- plained that the best part of his job was hhthat I coached the team to its best recor W hf. V. Accomplishes .500 Season First year coach, Miss Lowe, led the J. V. volleyball team to a .500 season. The team consisted of eleven members, including captains. The three captains, tHeather Ballinger, Dawn Johnson, Shannon Karash provided leadership by calling plays during the games. Team members developed basic skills by practicing an average of two hours a day. On game days, they prepared mentally and had no practice. Captain Heather Ballinger t3 commented on the season, the tried to play seriously throughout the season. We went into all the games knowing that if we played our best, we would win and we did very good for being a'young teamf, Strong members for J. V. were Shannon Karas t2 and Beth BurneII t5; A130, Dawn and Melanie Johnson served twelve consecutive points each to break the previous serving record. The highlight of the season came when the J. V. defeated arch rival Raytown South. eIf-M 0 ti va ti on .. Drives R unners hhAII guts and no gloryf, summarized the cross country season as several runners complained about the lack ofschooI support for their efforts. Jon Cooper described his participation on the team as hhseIf-motiva tion, ht an opportunity to hhexcel as an individual as W611 as with a team. hh Although their overall performance was not as strong as last years first-pIace team, Coach Park explained that the squad suffered from in juries and sickness and was hindered by hhlack of miles during summer monthsf, The BIuejays, however, were not without some degree of fgloryf, The girlst team finished 3rd in Conference; and four runners, Gia Blankenship, t2 Elisa Thomas, 60 Darrell Coppershith, 69 and Jeff Royer t0 advanced to state. Gia summarized distance competition: thut there running you compete with your next step; you have to push yourself and encourage your teammates so you can finish together as a team. If you finish together, most likely, you 71 Winx', theW moves and h an incen tive to be betterb Coach Schmidt commented that his wrestling team hhhas improved a great deal over last year with more individual wins, and total team Victories. Center beat us on a bad day last year, so I definitely wanted to beat them this year and we did. Taking 2nd place in the Ruskin Tournament has been the highlight of the season so far. h, Juniors, Trevor Vance, and J. D. Wolfe were the most improved, and Tyrone Anderson t0, Devin Rains t2, and Todd Wamsher t2 and Brian Fenton had outstanding seasons, according to Coach Schmidt. Senior Captain, Tyrone An- derson replied, the wrestled for three years and every year we,ve been better. There,s a lot of hard work involved before the meets, but I feel it pays ofh Some of our wrestlers might think that Coach Schmidt 0Q works as too hard, but I ,m sure they wouldnt want any other coach. Coach Taylor LU has been a big help too, this year. He brought a lot of new moves to us and gave us an extra incentive to be better. b, As a team, the Bluejays took second out of eight teams in the District meet. First place individual winners were Devin Rains, Tyrone Anderson, and Todd Wamsher. A second place win was awarded to Trevor Vance. Qualifying for the state meet, were Tyrone Anderson, Brian Fenton and Todd Wamsher. 11m vmmwwmvmrzoyw , i2 Twenty swimmers and three divers, UL made up the Boys Swim team; tnineteen of which were Freshmen and Sophomores; The boys practiced six days a week at the YMCA in preparation for meets. Eight swimmers participated on summer teams to improve their skills. Four meets stood out as important to Coach Jim Aziere ML the Greater Kansas City champion- ships, the Ray-S'outh Invitationals, the Dr. Eubank Invitationals, and the Conference meet. The teams best finish was third at the Dr. Eubank Invitation- als, and it finished 4th in the other three meets. At a meet there were 11 swimming events. The swimmers receive points according to how they finish. The Medley Relay team goes- T0 Sta te Championship teamhs most dedicated swimmer was Ted Aziere 09 and the most outstand- ing Was Mike Clam 07 in the eyes of Coach Aziere. Ted Aziere, Mike Clum, Eric Andrews, and David Beaver tn were chosen to represent Raytown in the State Championships in Columbia. The four boys made up the medley relay team. CIum was also entered in the I.M. and the breaststroke. Coach Aziere said of his team, hhAIthough we finished 10-4 1'12 dual meets, ours was a young team, made up mostly of Freshmen and Sophomores. There were only two Juniors and two Seniors. Next year should bring a lot of gold medals to Raytownk school, and hopefully the conference championship. th ., 4x , MxZQMWW, ,7, ?x? Team Shows 1111 pro vem ent As Year Progresses hhThe varsity team improved as the year progressed, and finished second in the conference for the second year in a row. I was pleased with themf stated Coach Goddard, Varsity Basketball coach. Although the team ended the season with a 12-14 record, their conference record of 7-3 gave them a second place standing. According to Coach Goddard , hhthe Bluejayts best game this year was played against Southeast, District champions? The worst game of the season was at home and the opponent was Blue Springs. Raytown could not turn back the fighting Wildcats and lost by about twenty points. Coach Goddard named Mark Mueller and Tim Suffridge as the best seniors on the team this year. Tim was also designated as the most improved player by Coach, and Mark was recognized as the most valuable player because of his record in leading scorers. One of the highlights of the year, according to the KC Star, interview with Coach Goddard, was his opportunity to work with his own son on the court. Goddard responded on the coaching of his father and became an important asset to the team. Captain Mark Mueller summed his feelings up by saying, the had an up and down season, and with the talent we had it is a shame that we didnht come up with a better record? x.-. The Jays hold Cards in overtime t7 felt we could have played better at times, but overall it has been a good season. A11 the players have played well at different times, and all have started at one time or another. There are ten juniors who will be playing Varsity next year, which should bring the team back on its winning road, stated Coach Tewksbury, coach of the Junior Varsity team. Leading scorers were, Sha wn Berkstresser, Jon Cooper, and Mike Tucker. Steve Farkas was the most improved. Junior, Mike Steiert remarked, the South game was great. We were really prepared for it, and we beat them 42-39 in overtimeft At that time South had only lost one game. Mike added, theXt year we will have to be more serious because we lost games this year that we should have won.,, Troy Miller, commented, 7 think we had a good year, but we owe our record to Coach Tewksbury, because he stuck with it and didnt give up on us. We couldntt have done that well without 9, him. ' E o - x WSWO PLAYER FDULS V . v . - n. a e m WW CIVQ R Hit! Soph cm are team Ends With 11-5 524fter the p12 yers finally found their roles as team members they played well as a team and didnt worry about individual stats, ,, Coach OShaughnessy remarked about the sophomore basketball team. The coach felt the team p121 yed to its potential with the exception of two games. The best games of the year, were played against Schlagle early in the year, which Raytown won by 53-52, and against Blue Springs late in the year when Raytown won by 4 points, 42-38. The worst game of the year was p121 yed against Truman, in which Raytown lost 65-56, after defeating Truman earlier in the year by 21 points, Two players who had outstanding scoring and rebounding records this year were Floyd Jones and Jerry Lumby. The team had the. opportunity, to have a 14-2 season, but ended with 11-5. TI feel with hard workin the offseason, this group has the potential to be a good varsity team by the time they are seniors, 1, replied Coach OhShaughnessy. ' fT'LEJd:;wea.z;.SV- . x ,-,....,..... --mmzx::rzmmg:za x 1 Team wan ts everyone to ttHave a Nice Daft Four Seniors, three Juniors, one Sophomore, and two Freshmen made up the young Varsity Girls Basketball team t0. The starting five consisted of 1 Senior, 3 Juniors, and a Freshman. Melanie Davis t6; the teams leading rebounder and scorer said of the teams youth, the had a young team this year but we managed to impress other coaches and many fans with our playing ability? Patty Laird UL the team leader and only starting Senior, was responsible for the clubs motto hhHave a nice day , The girls had a nice day in the Winnetonka tournament finishing Ist. In other tournament play the girls team took third at Blue Springs and fourth at Shawnee Mission South. Coach Aldridge said that Van Horn was the toughest opponent because of their height. Raytownhs tallest player was only 570 , and the team as a whole was one of the smallest in the conference. The team practiced everyda y after school to play up to their potential. According to Aldridge, Sheri Beaird, a Freshman, was the teamis most aggres- sive player. Melanie expressed, the should be a stronger and more exper- ienced team next year. ,h Starting center LuAnn Froeschle t2 conveyed the sentiments of the team when she said TI hope we can be serious about the game and enjoy it at the same time. , 194524, , -J. V. Girls 1111 pro ver TWO Pla y Varsity The Junior Varsity team did well in conference play, losing to Hickman Mills and Grandview, their toughest opponents; however, they beat William Chrisman and Chrisman beat those two teams. Several players should move up to the varsity team next year including freshman Tonya Rowland tQ junior Kim Robertson ML and sophomore Daphne Lang, the teamts most dedicated and improved player. The J.V. had 3 freshmen at the beginning of the season, but 2 played well enough to be elevated to Varsity. Bud Hull, the teamhs coach of three years, not only stressed the importance of a sixth starter, he stressed the importance of sixth, seventh, and eighth starters, and felt that he could substitue very well With any team member and not lose a thing talent wise. Many girls played in a YMCA program which took the place of eighth grade Sports When the district went to the middIe-school format. Coach Hu11 exclaimed, the really been impressed With improvement from the team as a whole? msmcx 811m; cm ? . ! mm m '383 I378 RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS Cross t Boys 2nd in 4th in 5th 111 State C Jeff Rc BlankeI RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS Winnett Sha wnet Blue S; District RHS 1 RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS 4 RHS 4 ,RHS Dr. , Eat ' Raytowt Grea ter Subarbz Football RHS Rockhurst RHS Truman RHS St. Joe Central RHS Grandview RHS Hickman RHS Wm. Chris'man RHS Southeast RHS South RHS Fort Osage RHS Ruskin Cross Country Boys Girls ., 211d 111 Conference 3rd 111 C0111 cm 4th in District, 5th 112 Sectional State 01131111613 , Jeff Royer, Darrel C0ppersm1t Blankenslup, E1133 Thomas RHS RHS RHS RHS RHS , . RHS W1111-1'3C1211'sman 1 RHS Fort Osage RHS Blue Sprmgs RHS , Grandwew; RHS Raytown Souft-b RHS Hickman RHS W111. C12115111a12 RHS Van Horn RHS Grandview RHS I Fort Osage Winnetonka Tournament 4 Ist Shawnee Mission South Taarnament +7.4 Blue Springs Tournament 4- 3rd District 71413 Tournament 4 212d , Boys Swimming RHS 61 Sumner Academy RHS 56 St. Joe Central RHS 56 Sedalia Smith Cotton, RHS 56 Park H111 RHS 52 Washington RHS 54 Center RHS 71 Truman RHS 82 Liberty RHS 65 W11112m C12r1sman r,RHS 33 Raytown Sout12? r . Dr. Eubank Inv1tat1onal - T111111. ' Raytown Sout11' Inwtatlon 1 , , Greater Kansas City Champwushlps Suburban Conference 4 fourth Volleyball 'Grandv'iewh 2. , 10-15,- 15 9,- 135-155-551, NW11'1H, C1111sma11 14-16; :1 7:15, 2-15 15-3; 15-6, 16-4; 15-6 8-15 8-15; Fac u1ty 7 Senior Officers Seniors Junior Officers Juniors Sophomore Officers Sophomores Freshman Officers Freshmen 'm' W ' ' hR-CW ' Mme.w.mauar,xg$mg:euvraw;w-.,.y-:.;n..,.-.;;;w,...., RHS Meets Needs of Students Raytmm HLgll Sclzuui cmmmc: tn had J uncut pmuu m the 1mm M 31-min: studcszfs :md m 61w cummuum. Tm; 30'1qu ha: J srudwf budy M 1550 :mde 4m u'r'u-m cvmzj Him? u made 0 pmvudc J mum and mpandcd cunu'mium av meet the yxccds M such and army student. Wu: mun mu hul'u Juacd computau m mm: U5 tho Jubjcct mane: auias. Tmy Cumpurms aw, mud m rim Cm'H'nOIQ M Hudmfs and u: Weduatc Hu' wmk uncanny to keep a Laugh :chcu' qucrmnwg cHtccmeg. rxddeLumeIj, mm? me many cfubs whens srudmr: ham Che appmtunitg tu Mame: expand the subjcct M then Oztmcst. In um tame: wkme out dubs ham pawu'u'patzd m compeufwn, they have done cxcapuonaiiy wed. It u with gzcat pudo mam we mm the many accompimr'lmcnta 04 Nm gwduafm M Ragluwn HL'gr'; Scr'woK. mvw wamXXanm Rwy Maurice Gibler Robert Kessel Terry Lenders Assistant Principal Assistant Principal . Assistant Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION Donald B. OrreII ............... President-1973ir V .. 1 v Mmev Fred Schwcigerdt ..... Vicc-President-I 975 1' V f v V Robert G. Wilson ............ Treasurcr-I977i' V . ' Janet L. Vest ....... .. Member-1977i' , V ' WW3 Robert W. Lewis ............... Membcr-1978i Dr. Larry T. Gillig ........... Membcr-1982i Dorothy Bartlett ............................ Secretary i'Year elected to the Board of Education Dottie ' Se ? 5 f f f 5 82 - mm. av... Why... wcw-gg vnw....;-a--..-. . -v-f-'rr19,rf ix Lawrence Blair . Ann Davenport Joe Haincs Larry Stames Karl WeIch Counselor Special Services Counselor Counselor Counselor Mary Ann Martin Judy Knapp Theresa Orrick Linda Setser Lois Simmons Librarian Librarian Librarian REC Librarian Librarian Dottie Breasbears Ka y Clemons Lou Ellen Higgins Gaila Hunter Karen Jeffress Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary Secretary ' axmmMmkm mwmw-ms um'mem w Billy Craig BCV Layt0n The cafeteria ladies take a break from their busy morning of preparing Secretary Nurse nutritional lunches to pose for a yearbook picture. I 83 L 1 Kenneth Agee Harold Albin Da Vis Aldridge Harold Allen at? A Minnie Allman TOld Computer grading entered Raytown High under the wa tchful eye of llOld Ben ,l a system which called parents to inform them of failing students. Coach Sheets commented on other advantages of the new computer system such as speed, accuracy and less clerical work, but noted the disadvantages such as the lack of personal comments. The new computer grade cards have light random comments listed on the back; only one is positive. The teachers can give only these comments. Most teachers, like Ms. Dust, felt there 84 was a lhlack of personal touch,l and she would prefer to give her own personal comments. This report card also only allows for a scholarship grade, so effort and conduct are either figured into scholarship or left out. With the new computer system, the teachers, duties such as typing grades on permanent records and typing grade cards were eliminated. Besides grading purposes, teachers used computers for composing dittos, classifying students and word processing. Mrs. Gabbard even used itto record pep Ben l l Wa toh es Gra des club points. When asked whether they liked or disliked the new computer system, one English teacher commented that so far she liked it, but she felt teachers need to experience using it more. She added that getting over to a copier was difficult. The teachers surveyed all agreed that they like the simplification of report cards. Overall, the new computer system was welcomed by teachers eager to examine its many uses. 3 wmmmmxxka$ewwwWw . s Wanamagamx. Kan Ka tie A triump a Victory Zebecca Barnes Don BIanner Kara Austin whether they nputer system, nted that so far achers need to Fhe added that ; difficult. The . 1am they like KatIe Bondurant Ted Boone Glenn Brush eKenla CahiII t cards. ' nputer system ers eager to A triumphant faculty team claims, the,re number one!,,f0110wing Mrs. McGovern pushes Coach Rice on a scooter during an a Victory over the seniors in the Battle of the Ages. event of the Battle of the Ages, 2 stu-co activity. 85 Sandra Carolan Debbie Chiles Joan CordIe Esther Dempsey Don Diegelman Frank Droz Ga y Dust Bob FarweII Sharon Ferguson Mike Francis Noel Fulkersnn Liz Ga bbard Brenda Givens Marvin Glendening Tom Goddard Nancy Hammond Charles Harmon Leroy Harryman Charles HibIer 86 '2' rnrm ' gig: ., ?' m,ik,wr:v,;- 1,5:1'5-1'. ;'-.:,-;: .,. MiIdI Educ; National report Sta graduating 19603. T12 has dwind classes is c their stud: and more offered as ?iegelman oddard Mildrid Horn Jann Howard John H uff mvamwpe -v-f- r' ' - Bud HuII Barbara Jacobs N. CR. Says Schools Need Help Education needs help says the National Commissionefs Report. The report states that students today are graduating with fewer skills than in the 19605. The enrollment in weighted classes has dwindled while enrollment in easier classes is on the upswing. Europeans send their students to school more hours a da y and more days a year. This has been offered as a solution, but some teachers say that longer days wouIdbe wasteful. Other solutions include raising the graduation requirements, which Raytown has done, emphasizing skills tests, and instituting merit pay for teachers. If a system of merit pay were instituted, teachers said that it would be hard to decide who gets it. Merit pay could end up as a reward for teachers with seniority or the ones who did not rock the boat, and not for the best teachers. Most teachers believed that improving educa tion must be a combined effort and it may take a few years before any real action is taken. Teachers stated that no one group is to blame, but that administrators, parents, students, and society in general does not put high priority on quality education. Ron Jenkins Kae Knudson Frank L yngar Robert Mais Joyce McGovern Teachers Hit The Books A gain Teachers becoming students again sounds ra ther funny to Students, but more and more these days teachers find it necessary to hit the books again. Mr. Sheets said it is necessary to return to school to keep current as the world constantly changes and teachers must keep up with those changes. Another teacher said more attention should be given to workshops. Teachers also think 88 that part or all of their schooling should be paid for by the school district if it requires teachers to take classes to keep their jobs. The general consensus among teachers is that young teachers go back to school to learn something While older teachers go back to the books to make money after they have their degrees. Many teachers are going back to school to change careers. More respect and pa y .M M rm are big reasons, explained one teacher. There is not enough pay or satisfaction in teaching. A teacher is supposedly a professional; many are as well trained as 1a wyers and doctors. Teachers, though, do not earn a comparable salary. Maybe the public should pay teachers more now so it doesntt pay in the future With uneducated adults. Doris M Anne M cGovem gain ed one teacher. 91' sa tisfaction in : supposedly a .' well trained as :bers, though, do Iary. Maybe the rrs more now so 6 future with Doris McLa ugblin Michael 0312a ughnesse y Dennis Riead JoAnne Minear Robert Palk 955 H 01,8 Caryn Rains June 53 Vitskc 2.5a Laun- 'k5;5-;ks;xx Hismrkpg;g.r-L;a:c'v-Jxvy-w John M oore Jim Parsons Carl Reque . R1144 Richard Schmidt S teve Sch warz 89 - rmvwftv.-fwmwmvm$1 y, . . ery- vp-maz- - -. -v-a-:n,--.-,...,..,y Joseph Scott Gary Sheets Clyde Thompson Anna Lou Tommey 3 L Sandra Trundle Maryfrances Wagner 90 Bi11 Shirley Suzanne Smallridge Tome Smallridge Mary Spidle Craig Taylor Dix Tewksbury Mr. Blanncr protects a startled Mrs. Banta by going for the ball 1'11 21 Battle of the Ages Contest. Charla Teen After: students 126 some teac. teachers Sta students or others vent took part-l Hallmark. A the teachez or records: money. T12: teachers W because tIm large enou influence 0 'K mallridge ' in 3 Ba ttle Charles Watts Frank Welpman R Scott Willoughby J une Wilson Wilma Wink Teachers hMoonlightt, to Pay the Bills After school was over for the da y and students headed for their part time jobs, some teachers did also. While some teachers stayed in the school area tutoring students or working at schooi functions, others ventured away from teaching and took part-time jobs at shops such as Hallmark. Students did not rea1ize it, but the teachers who took tickets at a game or recorded statistics were earning extra money. They earned $20 per game. Many teachers who took a second job, did it because their teaching salaries were not large enough. When asked about the ianuence of extra jobs on their teaching job, Ms. Howard replied, hhSometimes extra jobs can take their toll on physical energy and mental stress. ,, Other teachers, such as Coach Sheets, felt it had no effect on their teaching. As a matter of fact, Coach Sheets, who took statistics at games, enjoyed his involvement in after school activities. Most'of the teachers we surveyed felt teachers were looking for jobs offering them a career alternative to teaching. That is why some teachers even went back to school. The teachers. surveyed agreed that single teachers would feel the need for two jobs more often than the married teacher. 7. r M iv i 35-84;:ka cu - Jags 1: V'- ' 1.3 -;- , 3;?st 'r TM i '-i' 19-h ' D- 1. -r; -'-;.,m:-r-ma: The married teachers usually had a ,- spousets income to supplement theirs The reasons teachers took part-time jobs, then, didnht vary much from the reason students took part-time jobs. They thought the extra money was nice. The unfortunate thing is these teachers have a quality educated background and yet they are forced to work an extra job because their career choice is not granted the dignity it deserves. These people are the ones who taught the lawyers, doctors, and execu- tives, but they receive lower incomes and even less credit for their work. 91 ;;;.;.;ra..;;.,:y. I v.2; - m... p;....w, :- - -..-..v,.:..,....7...h., thur class would h'ke to furnish the student lounge with carpet, new paint, and furniture. Each class could then add something new? Kim Morgan 92 hhMy high school education has been enriched by teachers and counselors that pushed me beyond my own expectations? Andrea Price thespect for seniors is declining from year to year. They Will realize when they get here that they need more respect. ht Anonymous Seniors responded to a questionnaire distributed by the Yearbook Staff to ascertain their opinions regarding school and future plans. According to the survey, seniors pride themselves on ha Ving a good year but found it more difficult than they had anticipated. Overall, seniors felt the g2 y L , education provided by RHS was above KWWW - . average but thought that a wider choice ' I h . of elective classes and more school activities besides athletics would make their high school experience better and could raise school spirit. When seniors were asked about respect from underclaSs- men, the general reaction was that, like Rodney Dangerfield, they didnt get enough respect and they were trea ted like everyone else. Most seniors surveyed planned to continue their education. 0 The senior class officers are Patty Laird, Pres.; Julie Schlie, Vice Pres.; Kim Morgan, Sea; and Pam Hammer, Treas. 2 The representatives are Deanne Burroughs, Jeanine Frost, Shelly Loftin, Denise McLaughlin, Devin Rains, Julie Smith, Jane Spigarelli, and Cathy Wolfe. rm I'Hw I x s 1 1 1 I 1 l u ACT ASSESmgM raking the ACT Assessment .,J . declining will realize they need . nonymous 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984t 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 e r Annette Adams Eric Andre ws Jeff AngeII Andrea Arvan Neal Alaiwat 3 5 Cara Baker Chris Baker Seniors Fa vor Weigh ted e Gra des HE BUJI How :3 A gut. vou ONLY TGCK m DE UNDERWATER FIRE MK I PREVEN noN, neovmc ED ROU- TichAC-TOEMND h .BSTUDHHRLLS. 4 I According to a survey taken earlier this year, most students prefer the advantages ofa weighted grading system. A weighted grad- ing system would assist those students burdened with difficult classes to get the credit they deserve for their efforts. Some students, however, would ra that not have the weighted grading system. For example: a student going to college in pursuit of a non- academic career such as music or art might resent a weighted grading system. That student may feel that he is taking the necessary classes for his career goals, He does not want his grade point average to suffer because his classes are not considered as difficult However, those students Who are going to college for academic reasons com- plain about students Who are taking hhpudhh courses and being recog- nized as honor students. For example, a student Who works hard in physics, advanced biology, and calculus is treated the, same as a Student taking classes that are not. college preparatory. Therefore, a student taking relatively easy classes can be the valedictorian while the hard-working student doesnht even make the top ten students. A weighted grading system also might encourage students Who have been aft'aid to take harder classes to take them. A weighted grading system will not make the work any easier, just give the students more benefits if they do the more difficult work. The system might help boost seIf-confidencet If a T in advanced classes is considered as a w, t, the studen ts might feel better about their classes and work harder. Even a weighted grading system cannot be a cure for 811 the faults in the education system. How to divide the classes into demanding classes and less demanding classes can be a problem. Asking a panel oftespect- ed college representatives, state legislatures, or school board members to divide the classes into 3 or more levels of difficulty may be a solution. If the 11 point grading system is used, each level could receive a set number of supplemental points. For instance, if a student has a th-ht 01 in advanced biology, and the panel valued it to be one of the most Savva Bi hhlf I dontt my grade someone e the same g fair. ht . bcrtson W the top ten fed grading encourage am afraid to take them. A rem wiII not sier, just give iefits if they work. It help boost a fC,, in nsidcred as a ht feel better and work ed grading re for all the tion system. classes into and less can be a el ofrespcct- atives, state hooI board r classes into fficulty may re 11 point 1, each level number of 70! instance, F B.,! 7 in d the panel of the most Sa vva Biskinis Linda BiXIer Vf I don? get. the scholarship I want because my grade point average doeszft cut it, yet someone else gets it for the same classes and the same grades but is under WGS, tbafs not fair. ' .V: 'x 19, Bret Barker xwmkmwm' V wry ? Rhonda Berry vita- W 4; Deanna Blanton Mike BIaU WI1 y should someone taking easy classes get better bandits When I 321 working harder yet get worse grades? - Anonymous Brian Bliss ? 3 g. o 1 36V Bowman Mike Bokom'cb Curtis Ce ;, Kurt Brack n 4 . ;;uvumvfrhv8$lvul$' K 7 ' . , g; a , ,y z ; y I y r r. , I y x y 1 , y y . . , A , ,Lu, MI Bryan Bro wer Chris Bro wn ., 'x x. 22365 Deanne Burroughs Mike Byard st bad enough to fight cheaters For a good class rank; fighting people Who take easier classes is almost worsef, - Anonymous Lori Bro wn Scott Calhoon y y x y . .Muywwmagmx Z , ,1 4-21 Lynn Brakcr Cind y Brough - WM wmm ' d T3 GS 15 en make the top ten A weighted grading so might encourage ; '10 have been afraid to 1 Classes to take them. A ; rading system will not :rk any easier, just give ; t more benefits if they V , 6 , 'MM 3 : difficult work. ?tem might help boost uce. If a yyCy in , WM is considered as. ,ay NvLyLy Shannon Brown Darin Calton Gary Case 7 need the grades more than those not planning to go to college. Why are they getting an advantage over mcfw - Anonymous :2 g E s; x f Bokom'ch 7 ' I I L ' e ' r, V, Christine Choutea 1y Brough h the top ten ed grading encourage x511 afraid to take them. A tem Will, not siet, just give mfits if they work. , y, , ' ' h ' gt help boost , , ' '- L ,, , , f a to, 1-,, Keadfakththb-M :ht asidered as, $3... L;r WWWMVvaNKWM dim'culthcla'sses. With, a-.p1us',3, the e , grade Would change toyekm 84er am. If, the school prefers the 4', point system, then thepaynelecan ', divzde the cburse into two' levels, and the harder level can get a point or fractions of a pbint. There. are faults to 311; Systems, but the i question thhich system is fairest to college-bound students overaIIT, , 9S , , y can indicate the system with the try Case , 71 h V least faults. En those not Vhy are they ?15 - Anonymous L i j J -4 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 m, ,..:-:,-.1 ,2; .V,..'- .. ..- .. 5-. -3, . 312...; .. .m-.. . 40 44-. kA-t-n-am'uwmhg-a. Gregg Da Vis Robert Dieteker Bob Diffy Stacey D1115 . 1, .... . mnp-iw, rev.- Wnrgug, Steve Dean 9 m 4; 1 and Anita Dent K ent Dobson Randy Dobyns ? Does Punk Rock Exist in Raytown Punk Rock. Is it here to stay, or is it just a passing fad? Many people, from heavy metal rock enthusiasts, to parents of crazed ,, punk rockers, hope it is just one more phase in rock-n-roIFs his- tory. The punk rock 700161 is not hard to spot. Girl punkers often ha ve short hair cu ts, cut by razors and dyed Hourescent pink, blue, orange, or purple. Their make-up is deathly pale, contrasted by coaI-black lipstick and eye make- up. Punk males sport leather jackets and shaved or bbmohawkedht heads. When asked why they dress and act the way they do, punk rockers respond they do it for the shocked stares they getW The punk rock movement is a Violent one. It burst into the music scene in 1977 with bands called the Sex Pistols and The Clash. These bandsh song lyrics shocked 11's- teners with their contempt for society, politics, and the world in general. Even the jewelry and dances of punk rockers are 1 Violent. Punks wear leather wrist, ankle, and neck bands with long, steel spikes attached. The current craze in the punk scene is btslam9 dancing. Punkers jump up and down and then 81913121,, into the person next to them with all their might. The spiked jewelry these teens wear has been known to cause damage, but they do not seem to care. Characteristic of the punk rock philosophy is the feeling of disillusionment with the work! and a thinking that there is nothing they can do about it. A quote from one punk teenager described its philosophy. ttWe have been born into a world that is a mess. The threat of nuclear war, political corruption, the bad economy . . . if gant: 'r' NW 8 e ,, .m--n .H Steve m 4 7.71m :zx xxxxxmmwxwmi Gary .4 . . .. ..lal..a.........V--NEV-m 1984 '4 2y Deveuey : Steve Doerr Mamx , :1, z WW ly .Dobyns, i r' th ? , M Contempt for , l the World 1'11 ' jewelry, and , rockers are ; leather wrist, H , Ids, with long, , 1 i. T116 current ' reneis slamll f lump, up and 2112f intor'tbe With all their ' jewelry these , aen known to they do not, tracteristic of 'osophy is the ment with the hg that there I do about it. mnk teenager osopby. llWe mworldtbat I l j. , y I :at of nuclear . . l. , 5 Kg l xxxxxxmmmxw 9 ption, the bad h um x . ,, L 1 Gary Fisk . Pat Foley Gabriel Ford Jean Foster Wayne Foster jig: I984 lTarents think our music is weird, but I think 1984 . their music is pretty strange - people used to 1984 .l - think Elvis and the Beatles were bad 1984 influences roof, A Raytown student llTbe urge for destruction is also a creative , urgefl w. , . , , Mlclzacl Bakunm 4kg; ' L r. 1 , . ,. 13 me 'k V l f l' .v-n-i- vi:;ranr2;-,V-Fh3:;.w 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 8 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 I984 I984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 I984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 Carrie French T 1111 Gardner Ton y GIideweII Wm EARRQMNW 11 Bob Gotway Raymond Graves 3 07:2. 9 Ksmmw 8 9 - V , ,1 8--- - r' i ' 9 .wm-eja-vzspv x a Jeanine Frost Angie Galbraith 11Witb a rebel yell . . .8 Billy Idol and Steve Stevens Charles Giddley Lisa Glenn J eff Greene Becky Grobmyer Augie Guerrero 11Punk rock is dangerous to society because it encourages sexual deviance and Violence? Raytown teacher 7, ' o 4 i ;, Galbrait '21 6161111 I CKSOH I 'VHWadey: H3315 ' Gordan'ier j KW y Anita Hicks; a , Barry! Higgihs There is no'point trying to fit Students. T hey dress the part to in, so we do our best not to be some degree, but most would apart of it, ht The lyrics to songs , , never be considered a real punker 1984 from punk rock bands offer up by the true punkers. The majority 1984 this philosophy and criticize 311 of of the students at Raytown High 1984 society, but they never sing of a do not like the punk rock look nor 1984 solution to the problems existing the philosophy or the music. They , 1984 in the world. They think there is feel it is too extreme 'in all the x 1984 no point to try and fit in 50' they negative Vibes it gives out. As the 1984, do not try and help solve the old saying goes, only time will tell 1984 problems. They donht want socie- Whether or not punk rock is here 1984 3 Guerrero tyk problems to be theirs. The to stay, but the lyrics, to punk jig: punk rock scene at Raytown rock songs are smging on a more High consists of a handful of positive note. 3:: riety because 1984 7d Vi016H06.,, I984 own teacher 1984 t a , .A . , qu.;-..aa:o-;.-.., t , 23,, -;.-.j,a.;..;.....+; .'-;;,. 'r 12'??- 45.....- ,5; -r.--'-::.;wA.-e.s.'tfx-oa-- Wh '-F5ne$e395ci;agk;wshi??? 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 -1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I 984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1:13;: Huh: 2.x . 2213.88 .hmgtmv Kelly Hinrichs I 68 S W . m Kerri Hinton tee Sand y H0110 yr... H .amg xmwmigxm xxxmmktczmm , t y A Patty Honeywell Troy Hook : A xmxxmwwe , xxwxxtmxxxw t 8 NW, J?mt 8,1H8884;: Darrin Houcks John Howard 1 mLisa Glenn 8 V Censorship Ca uses C011 Gem Censorship of books is becoming more 66mmonplace in every community across the United States. According to one English teacher, Raytown is no exception. Although Raytown has no composed list of banned books, teachers know that certain books such as THE CATCHER IN THE RYE are not to be taught. Some teachers have received telephone calls complaining about books which are used in English classes, even though they have I EMPTY BELIEVE 1ft! WW wovun T891 BAN A 35 115 C TCHER w THEQE WARE 92W! Mi? F n? THtNCrS m THAT THE' SCHOOL 00R UBRHRV? ?JNDERughggQT x I been approved by the school board. Book-banning, like an infecting disease, is a growing problem. Just why do censors ban books? Censors ban books because they feel they are protecting society. The censors feel it is not proper for schools to teach students to examine controversial issues. Profanity, nudity, and violence are automatic signs for a bonfire- Censors pitch books that they consider non-pa triotic, sexist, and m THHTCHSEJ THEY L30 81m $15,?1whongcs W'- VEAHI 60 x , racist. The censors are trying to rid libraries of Mark Twaints novel HUCK- LEBERRY-FINN because of its racial ' terms. Books With suggestive titles such as ' BELL YwBUTTON DEFENSE, a book on , basketball, and MAKING IT WITH MADOMOISELLE, a book on sewing patterns, are big targets as are books written by reputed homosexuals. Drug and sex education books are on banned lists because the censors consider them to be bthow to books? Proponents-aof freedom of speech argue that censorship violates the first amendment. They oppose the presentation of only one side of an issue. Opponents of censors urge for the principles of democracy, Which to them, censorship disrupts. Arguing against the censors, opponents feel the censors contradict themselves. The censors, according to opponents, fight communism with a desire for a strong military force and, yet, they violate the primary democratic View: Freedom of Speech, 12485.28 7.:2:14;T.4 ,.-.:;g.'1::..;w3iar '8 ' 3.,r-ve 'e ' W if T unmwrw A Robert 1 Steve K2 ?The Carm incompetent. be exposed t 2 Glenn I trying to rid novel H UCK- : of its racial 3 titles such as SE, a book on ? IT WITH 0k 011 seWing as are books 1315. Drug and 1 banned lists at them toybe m , of Speech 'ates the first re presenta tion Opponents of principles of m, censorship the censors, yrs contradict according to 1 with a desire and, yet, they rocratic View: a T ina HutseII Doug Ingalsbe 2gy ,1 Bryan 'Kalbfileiscb: 7 Steve Kaminski Lisa Keesee Patricia Kegerries Tbe Carnegie report says we, students, are incompetent. How can we be anything else if we can't be exposed to a broad range of- ideasW - Lynn Braker Lorraine King Vf we dontt stop the censors, we W111 lose all touch WItb our Instorical beginnings. - H elena Barros Me-n-Wj-vwr-yb v:;sa:;;.u.e.w;..., ' 1984 I 984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1; 1984 1 3 1984 1, 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984' 8 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 l. 1984 ; - 1984 1984 Q 1984 i. 1984 1984 ,1 1984 i 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 . 1984 . , 1984 1984 I984 , I984 , Kevin Knapp , Md Mike Kraut Patty Laird Bill Lingo L Keith Link $444888me 4'11 - 1; 8, Mike Lockwood Shelley Loftin Patty Lovinger 81Censorsbip is just another step we take towards total government control, just like Wally La WS Heidi Krahenbuhl Terri Lin Ville Fraziomnww. argue that censor: x amendment. They. of only one side of I, censors urge f0?i dmnoauqn wiki 1 dhrupm..A:gubyg opponents feel t1 tb'emselvcs. T126 1 opponents,17gbtcm . for a strong milita1 Violate the prima iGeedonj of.$peecl Lisa Luebbert Pat Lujin 1984 by George Orwelf - Cbikj Clevenger 122: E '52. -' j- ffzaik r :; '- .. .1- .7-,. - -mi'.1; ':f 3:9. 4'45'7L :j-gii:-2'.- :12. .:-, uaapzcmrngaEIAWmau-IJ , 'i 1 IA, 87f censorship continues to grow, the quiet flame of knowledge will flicker out. - Leandra Hilton Shanon V G Dat Lujin 'OW, the quiet at outf, :andra Hilton L Debybie McConnell; L , T5121 MCKt'ddy 5, ,Todd McGheei ?' rMany bf, the, 'etudents at' Raytown are concerned about the issue. One repliedf? think we 5 should have the right to read What , we Want. The world Wont: change just because a few words are hot in print. Also, I think that the 'censors want the control for themselves and donht want us to groCV up? Teachers also showed their Concern over censorship. Th e y feel if censors ban enoughkbooks, the education system will suffer. One explains, 57f we bow to every group that is offended by the language choice and the cultural or social references of a book, we will eliminate most of the books from the ,EninSh Lcurriczzlum, ' historical references and scientific evolu- 5 tion. The censors Win their battles because they know they do not need a majority to do so. They count on the fact that most people: prefer to sta y clear of' the issue. Most of the time censors seem to believe in the freedom of speech for themselves, yet not for everyone else. Bookbanning is a spreading problem. It cuts out much of Americahs literal history. Only through the struggle for intellec- tual freedom W111 the ba ttIe against the censors be won. I984 - 1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 4 I984 , k t 1984 ., , V . .1 . :2 1984 Angel McKinney Denise McLaughlin Stacey McLaughlin Christine McLelland Paige Mead Beverly M 1984 H ' 1984 , , a .. 1 ,de ;Nh.! - 1984 1984 I984 I984 , 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 I984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 I984 I984 1984 19841 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 : t. ,.t X2 If I , f; y A a , v MW , 4., 42 Joe Mickey Reggie Middlebrook Jennifer Miller I Seniors Make L h leading cause of teei ! ,. g ,, With suicide big is obvious that stud with decisions they a to handle or donlt is asked over and over what he wants to, do With the rest of his life. Most seniors don? know. First, he has to decide What he is going to do after graduation; that is if he has enough credits to graduate. For some, marriage is the next step after having a serious relationship in high school. Another choice is to get an apartment and live alone or With a friend. Both of these situations place more personal and financial responsibilities on the individual. The next decision is between going on to a college or university and getting a permanent place of employment. The person solve. In a studentis senior year, he r a job immedia tely after 1 usually needs some type ence or background to 3 vorthwhile and rewarding EbWEzihiihuc their education, the decision is Where to go. Ifa student goes to a local community college, he will need transportation to get to and from school. Students that Wish to go awa y for college have to decide if they want to go out- of-State or not. They also' have to decide What size of school and who to room with. The most important decision is What they want to major in. In most cases, however, a person will change his major before he graduates. College bound students also have to worry about how they are going to finance college expenses. Most students turn towards, grants, and loans. 7or those seniors planningx Bill M Tamm y $6ng a 56 odd that v High Scho separate W1 Iedia tel y after edssonuegype lckground to zndrewan8hg dmspbnnMg1' incanbn, the 3. Ifa student unity college, 'tation to get Students that allege have to 1 to go out- also have to booland Who ost important want to major ever, a person or beRnt he mnd students 1out how they :ncc cqugc udcnts turn Runs 3:4..m , .,.,,.,, W, . 1 WWWWMM . .,.m,.,,, N wwnxw x: swam x Beverl y Middestadt unmma 9 WW oemxxxxxxxxxmmw w x Joe Moore Bill M undy Da Vid Neal Kim M organ Russell M 00d y Tammy 0,D611 Debbie OZbun 11Being a senior was great, but it just seems 9 odd that we,re not returning to Raytown High 5011001 in August but going our own . separate ways. 1, - Cindy Barker 3111 Paris Dennis Park Janean Parker 811m looking forward to college, but I d0121l see how I could have any more responsibili- tiesW - Doug Boeding 1 ab 1aiuirlgu$ani$hm .5? uzw ' 9- :- 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 , 1984 1984 I984 I984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 19843W 1984 1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 I984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 1984 1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 Q1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 Tom Pa trick Eric Peel , a a; W vwaol 91mm. K611 y Perryman Brian Phillips Lisa Powell Michelle Pratt i 6 Benny PuIeo Lawrence Racbaner 19Thcre are constant pressures to send out applications and to decide Where to go and What to do after high school. 1, . - Patty Laud .4 Sheryl! Ragsdale Jeff Pennington Luann Pepper 1 1 MA. 7,37 l . ' 1. ii, Devin Rains Brian Randolph uEven though I am ready for college, I am not ready to leave my friendsft - Linda Bixler Melvin 4 r. i 1' 3 iii , Patricia 9; 9 Kevin 9This wow but we are Lmuch fun. 1 Steve Reynolds James Ridenour 116 Price ,M .5 Kevin 5a 1132 Aimie Sanders After college, students must maid the decision: 1984 ; What to do with the rest of their lives. As one 1984 E . , . senior said, Pm only 17 and Will be 21 When I 1984 : T1715 WOUId be the beSt year H1 hlgb SCbOOL finish college. How am I supposed to know what I984 allege, I am but we are under too much stress to have very I want to do foreverW 1984 ,' ' Lmuch funf 1984 Linda BiXIer - Anonymous 7r 5 guis- 1 55.2; . 1 c-shg f :-' - ;.::' '.;..:-. :VW '7 ': - .Izma '14-. -; .;n.- - :d- s -5....N:,:;wie:-:.:.xa:s..w ;' , :- var zi.:,w.-,ynv;... , 1984 1984 1984 I984 I984 I984 I984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 I984 , I984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 I984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 Steve Sanders Jeff Simmons Susan Schaefer , mama ? Chris Smith Julie SchIie Jocelyn Smith Dann y Sharitz Julie Smith Pam Smith Ch ea tin g wmlu mvonv Pop quizzes, mid-quarters, 1' final exams, testing is a part of student life. So is cheating. Unlike the stereotype of a defiant juvenile delinquent, cheating involves students at every level. Students make the choice to cheat for several reaswzs. A slow student may cheat for a passing grade. A student may cheat to impress others with good grades. A poor student may cheat to avoid studying and pressure from his family about bad grades. Families often push good students to do even better, or to maintain an 8A 11 average. Anxiety over college or a career builds tension. Living up to the reputation .of an older brother or sister can drive a student to cheating. An involved student, normally prepared, may think hhjust this one time until this week is over? Pressure from peers can swa y some. Chea ting may seem too easy if a teacher Ieaves the room during a test or leaves answers on the desk. One m yth about cheating .. that ifs easier and less effort than studying ,- seems shaky. Obtaining a copy of a testf scribbling words 011 a crib sheet the size of a stamp, writing on a desk, or practicing hand-signals all takes effort. Developing an excuse to be absent the hour or day of a test gequires quick thinking. All the energy used to cheat suggests the student could have mastered the material he is avoiding. Another myth -- eheating is okay you 1re just beating the system -- may appeal to some students. The danger of being caught adds excitement to the proposition. Jeff Stew m9 WWW ts . Greg S Teresa 7 Cheating 1 intelligence. enough to 1 Marcia Speaight Terri Stephens wmm :21 ; e ' , 174. ?'xSwZXJ , M. E e . Smith ' ? n peers can a may seem too 3 , ves the room 55 as answers on ' bout chea ting 1d less effort :eems shaky. of a test, ' crib sheet the mg on a desk, R nals all takes ; excuse to be ; iay of a test ing. All the suggests the if nastered the ing. Another okay you ?re fem - may .3?! udents. The raught adds a position. xxtf h Fm Carolyn Swaney ...-2.. - V, , Mme, . .WJJZ; 1984 Mama Valenzuela Christopher Van 1984 .1. 8129171 V h 1984 F ' ' I984 ew people 112 this school - top or bottom - 1984 can honestly sa y they have never had the urge 1984 to cheat. 1984 Teresa Tirado Brenda Tucker John Tater Cheating is an insult to a teacher? Intelhgence. Stiidents think we are not smart ...-...-..... enough to know they cheat. ' .M ;' 2 ,' -.;::sa-:-q-kfi'tW .7 j T -c.z;a.. 's'.e., . .W 'f 65:3 .:;;w--1;g;.x.z-y t wrench waFaiQRaSEqu-xigw.;- I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 I984 1984 1984'- I984 I984 1984 71984 I984 1984 '1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 I984 I984 I984 I984 1984 1984 1984 I984 I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 I984 ' I984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 Vanlanker Erin Warren Ginm' Whipple Mark White It is disgusting When people cheat. I 1 shows the level of decay and incompetence in education and schools today. ;.1 .v q;$?.-Zolirf-3FJWZ: 4022M Michelle Wilbur Cindy Westfall '1 Bill y Wilks WM- as'w Ma... 1 4 1 L ,; . Cheating may fool others and make you popular for a While, but 111 reality, you are only fooling yourself. Dennis 1 Tamm y V! Russel Zin uIf you can for 11,1 - AA Westb 115ng km W 9 WM 7 ,9 ' . ,; 4, 12 y Williams d make you lity, you are Ka t1: y Williams Steve Williams M . n mwmom-ymvwa Russel Zimmerman Pam Zimmerman La yam Wright Vf you can get away With it, for itW - Anonymous Why not ? Go For the workplace, the con- sequences increase. Jobs can be lost or reputa tions ruined by the stigma of cheating. A student asked about cheating said, 91901116 Ustudents cheat to get Where they are. Ifs going to surprise them when they can 9t cheat to survive in life? 9198419 9 1984 r1984' 19843 1984 1934:9'91 ,.1984 9 9 1984 4 198,4 . 1984 9 1984 w 1984' 91984 1984 1934 .' 1984' 1984 1984 I984 I984 J uniors The Class of 1985 :gu; exhgxzuWaWimasngquzwlmxxswmmw Vt would be fun to have a survey and let teenagers run the US. for a day to see how we would handle affairs? 923W BUSHi l7 am looking forward to gradua t- ing. Being a senior comes only once - I want it to last with good mem ories. ,l ';- ; aif, :5: 7, ; 31;; .' driest: Qi'..v3:':w'-3rimi:x4; LtuI-ZM l7 want to hold on to my friends When school ends. W6,V6 been through a lot together, and they,re special people? t my friends Wehve been and they,re A mg... m... 4... :334 gawngagggwm:asavzg;gxe;uwyaa.;;;msapwzewyambem a Responding to a yearbook survey, juniors discussed the typical school problems of lack ofparking, crowded halls t and decreased school spirit. Overall, the class of 363 members felt they had not done enough activities together and suggested class trips, a party, a movie, contests during lunch, or open discussions as ways to draw the class closer. They suggested sixth hour pep rallies, competi- tion between classes and a school newspaper as ways to increase school spirit. Like juniors everywhere, the Class of 1985 indicated that they were looking forward to becoming seniors, finishing school and graduating. Juniors also expressed opinions regarding contempor- ary issues. Questions on US. involvement in foreign affairs revealed divided opinions amongst the class. The majority felt the United Sta tes should not be involved. The second largest group felt it was necessary and voiced concern for the possibility of another war. U Pres. Ty Kirchhofer, VP Charlotte Cox, Sec. MicheIIe Haug, Treas. Michelle Miguel. 115 W - v.- .A, w, .FP 1 'W Kim Abbott Brian Ackcr Kim Adams Tammy Allan B. J. Arcana Jodcne Asbleman T Heather Ballingcr . Shelia Bambart , : , , v , c, , . , , questln Kelly Baxter - r, , ,' ' ; . ' ' , , , . : , , survey Kendall Beaver - V . v ' ; , ' , , . , , t Tami Bell . ' V , ' , - ,y . 1, th? , . Bob Bender Tc 31W Frcqw seriou depem Toni Bennett 5123 wn Berkstresser Susan Best Pam Bishop Charles Bisignano Sc'ott Blair Brett Blankenbiller Shelley Boltz Lora Boslcr Tim Bowling Michelle Bowman Kim Braden Beth Brewer Shelly Brigman Lcsli Buckley David Bullock Diane Campbell Cheri Cannon Tabethzz Carter Michelle Cartwright Bobby Choutcau Liz Cbullino Tom Clapp Sean Clark 116 Shannon Karas Donald Kelly Nancy Kerr Lindy Kidwell Beth Kimball Janes Kinder True love in high school is questiona bIe. Answering a yearbook survey, most students comment that, more often than not, most relationships are puppy love. Frequently, the students say the seriousness of the relationship depends on the maturity of the couple. One junior comments that love ranges from hhjust friendst t0 hhconstant companions. ,, As the relationship goes on, however, the pressure to become promiscuous arises. One student states, the have movies, commercials and our own peers that put pressure on usf, One girl assures hhThe guys seem to have their masculinity questioned if they arent promis- cuous, but if they are, their reputations arentt ruined as With girls? Girls face pressure from other teens and, in some situa- tions, the boys they date. Alth- ough society expects a boy to go for it, it girls are expected to resist. If a girl relen ts under the pressure and engages in some type of sexual activity, she may be shunned by her classmates. A boy, on the other hand, gains the respect of his friends at having become a hhmanfh As the pres- sures of growing from an adoles- cent to an adult increase, many teens can ,t accept the responsibili- ty and commitment a serious relationship entails. Teenagers take love and: commitment as another game. James Kinney Ty Kirchhofer Billy Knabe Jim Knorr Atsuko Kondo Jennifer Krinke Jennifer Kroll Howard Kuntz Bret Ladewig Jennifer Landis Scott Larsen Suzy Latare Norma Lee John Little Scott Lohman Billy Loman Chris Long Julie Long hhTherehs no place for us to park, hh is a common complaint heard from many Juniors and some Sophomores. The parking lots, restricted to Seniors and faculty, are appealing to under- cIassmen Who dorft like the idea of coming to school at 7:00 to find a parking place. When asked What would be a better system, most replied that Jrs. and sophomores should be allowed to park in the lot when there were extra spaces. Lance Long HiC Luttmers Paul Maddry Jeff Martin Ken Martin Jenny Martinez Scott MaseI Lamia Matta Monty May Petra Maygar Charley McCoy Shelley McDaniel Scan McDowell Cindy McFadden Sondra McKee Susan McKee Mike McLaughlin Kendell McManamy Shelli Melville Frank Merrick Michele Miguel Randy Miles Todd Miller Troy Miller 99 Jmlie Moore Pat Moore Tom Moore Stephanie Moreno Kevin Moses Rob Munden Lisa Murkin Cheryl Myers Debbie Nance Gary Nelson Pam Newby Scott Nichols David Nordbaus Greg Organ Anita Orrick Renee Parsley Alan PauII John Pearson Meredith Peckham Sherri Pelton Robin Pendergist Ja y Pepper Tracy Peters I23 jgnhwh -.,., MHN .,, , .7 , ,'.;v. , ,. - .. - ... 3... Mtggxngs-n 5...; :,-x:--,E:- .- H .x'. k9. WM, M Taresa Peterson Dawn Petrie Jon PinneII Belinda Pleasant Brenda Poindexter Randy Potter Eric Powell Ricky Presley Darla Preston Michelle Preston Sandy Prince Audra Pulley Donna Raeder Chris Ratty Chris Ray Greg Ray Yvette Ra y Roxanna Redford t MIWMWMW , , ,. , MAW: Phil Refiitt Sandy Rezin Melinda Richerson Danny Rios Kim Robertson Bob Robinette Anita Rocha Jackie Roma Robert Rowland Shannon Rowland Chris Ruark Scott Ruben Beth Rundus Catherine Saitta Becky Sanders Anita Schmalz Chris Scholten Crista Scholten theo; very like character those aga sure most be able t $111: by T. S. R and pop Although keep up, Costs incI lead fig character the rest t number 0 there mus The DM e characters DM handl the rules 1 the charm There is m the DM w can bring including c and living characters with it, tbl can changl strength 01 intelligena of this seez game com: youth groz demi-gods using demj paganistic vyaf '35 'wq ! t , warm ,Mvif---u evvvifq www.aw -- -.a-T-..ts;-:,- KD, theopIe who play the game are not very likely to begin living like their characters and adopting their beliefs, as those against D :Q D seem to think. I m sure most people who play the game will be able to discern reality from fantasyfh -- Hi. C. Luttmers thungeons and Dragonshh tD 85 Dy by T. S. R. is one of the most controversial and popular games among students. Although the game can be expensive to keep up, hardly any materials are used. Costs include adventure maps, manuals, lead figures, monster manuals, and character sheets. Except for the manuals, the rest are optional. There is no set number of players that have to play, but there must be a dungeon master tDMJ. The DM prepares an adventure for the characters t the other playersy to face. The DM handles the rules and can change all the rules but the very basic, and guides the characters through their adventure. There is no board; the characters must ask the DM what they see or hear. The DM can bring any danger to face them including crea tures ranging from zombies and living statues t0 hydras and rocs. The characters fight the creatures, or reason with it, through the use of dice. The DM can change the effect of the dice by the strength of the character or crea ture or the intelligence of either side. The controversy of this seemingl y harmless and fascina ting game comes mostly from many Christian youth groups. They criticize the use of demi-gods that the DM uses, accusing that using demi-gods infiuences kids to accept paganistic beliefs and practices of the BiII Schoonover Mark Scott Kim Seaton Jeff Shannon Stephanie Sholes Mark Silvey occult. Players contradict arguing the game is so fantasy oriented, people who pla y do not bring its fantasy into everyda y life. Meeting the demi-god Apollo in an adventure doesnht mean they will believe Apollo exists in reality any more than someone would believe in Apollo after reading a Greek m ythology book. Also, the DM seems to have too much power. He or she can control the life of an y character. The DM could have one character survive one of the most difficult challenges yet die from a trap out of nowhere. The regular characters, in addition, learn to deal with many of their problems with Violence or cunning lies. This is dangerous according to many Christian youth groups because the attitude ofpower given to the DM or the instinct to survive brought out in the characters can spread into real life. A counter argument to this assumption states that in order to say this of D 32 D they would have to carry out their assumptions to include anyone who has written a book and most of our leaders. After all, an author controls whatever happens in his books, and leaders tell those hhunder his commandhh what to do. Another argument concerns Violence. D h D can be a very Violent game a if the players choose to make it so. Some advanced players do not think Violence makes the game fun. Jim Ridenour commented, tht is a brain gameh not for the uninterested . or nonthinkers. You need to figure out every problem you come across; it is not just a :go in and kill ,emh game because in a lot of cases, a character will achieve more without violence? Others feel that using Violence lets out tension, and they tend to be less violent in reality. Another heavy argument against D 32 D is its addiction. A senior expressed his criticism saying the p12 yers htbecome engrossed to the point of obsessionfh This can be harmful if the players let school work go or lose sleep over the game. Most D t2 D players admitted they were addicted, but firmly expressed their belief that it is just a game and nothing more. ' TWXQNMW$wWhAw.-Jvrh . Lisa Singleton Annette Slaybough Chuck Smith David Smith Debbie Smith Bruce Smock I25 Rachel Staats Gladys Stafford David Stebbins Mike Steiert Mike Stockman Ronda Strutton Scott Sumpter Rose Sutton David Tabatabai Kelly Tade Janice Tankesley Chuck Tarpley Part-time jobs among high school students varied from summer - only jobs such as Royals ushers and Worlds of Fun attendants to year - round jobs like counter work at McDonalds and sales work at Gift Horse. When surveyed, most students said they worked at fast - food restaurants or shops on the mall. Junior Laura Cruse, Who worked at Kay Bee Toys, said she worked mainly for extra spending money. Other juniors held jobs to support cars, support extra-curricular activities, and get their minds off school. Gigi Demonbrun worked to obtain experience far her future career goal of a job in fashion. She, like many juniors, considered joining the COE program to get school credit for work. Some juniors expressed that a job helped them learn to handle responsibility. Responsibilities such as being on time, doing a certain job, and managing money were important to juniors. Somejuniors felt they shouldn ,t work. They said they had no time and they thought working would affect their grades. However, those Who did work said that they would stop When the job affected their grades. Students working at fast - -Wd restaurants sometimes work until midnight. Donna Raeder tpicturedl said, thhen I Close I don 1t get home until 12:00 or 12:30. When I do this three nights in wer 7 a row, its hard to get up in the morning. , Part - time work also affects spare time. Junior Kelly Goswick held a part - ! home more and never have time to study. 1 There are advantages as well as disadvantages to working part - time for time job at Hi-Boys at the beginning of students to consider. Depending on their the year and the hours kept her from priorities, juniors had to make their own joining pep club. The teachers also feel it is affecting students grades. A teacher commented, thow students have jobs and money for cars and activities. They get away from ; decisions. Brad Taylor Roxanne Tevis Kerry Thoeni Elisa Thomas Rick Thomas Emelia Toilolo 126 1 firm: to study. ; as W611 as art - time for 1ding on their 2ke their own .. ,..,...... -wwfrmglq Rita Tomlinson Mike Tucker Mike Tucker Doreen Turano Connie Van Lam'ngbam Trevor Vance Anita Vandcrlindc Jolm Vestal Michelle Wadleiglz Eric Walker Debbie Wallace Lori Wallace Sara Wallace Lynda Watson Phil Weir Amy Weisbrod Bruce Welch Lorie West Lori Wcsgqn Mike Wharton Terri White Pam WiIgcrs Steffanic Wilkins Heather Wilkinson Jeff Wilks Shclom'i Williams Stacey Williams Kent Wilson James Wolfe Ed Woods Jim Woods Bob Woodson Lisa Yco Lisa Young Christine Zakosck Lupe Zapien Stacy Zink 127 . . WNW , .. hvmhz. . ., .,-a7;,,-.T ..,,.:, SOPHOMOR ES CLA SS OF 1986 i t Respect for a person depends upon the person himself. A person doesn? gain respect by being a senior, but by being a person to vyothersf, - anonymous 128 1'5 ;.:4.v;1:.,-.4,m 43-3134sz h '4' - .i: 3.512;?453'Jev m thf we are the foundation of tomorrow, we have to take todayk education seriously. I dont suggest growing up too fast, but you ,Ve got to some day.,, - Kim OIdham too many confh'cting beliefs to pull our class together. Most kids just go to school; very few take the most they can get out hhTh ere 19 of education. h, - anonymous - amfay- erg,vtmmmhwrumrwgacen h ..ixtmm;.wa:.:2tr;.fut 5; . The Sophomore Class consisted of three hundred and eighty-four students. According to a random survey, soph- omores thought that they had a productive year, but felt that their class had not done enough together. Some ideas they suggest- ed to improve class spirit included a class field trip on a Saturday, lockers in the same hall, a class project, and a dance held only for their class. The sophomores regarded themselves as hhbelongingh, better this year. They felt they had settled in and were more aware of activities which took place than they were as freshman. Some activities in which sophomores excelled were FreshmeniSophomore Choir, Fresh- merMSophomore Band, Flags, National Forensics League, and Jaywalkers. II D The Sophomore Class representatives are Beth Jochens, Paul Orrick Ozot picturedy, Aimee Gardner, Laura Man- ning, Sheiiy Gregg, Diane Dykhouse, Shelli Michael, and Mickie Maxwell. 2 The Sophomore Class officers are Krysti Travis, Pres.; Derek McCracken, Vice Pres.; Jennifer Paris, Sea; and Mike Garza, Treas. 7y coanicting class together. to school; very hey can get out - anonymous 129 , V V 'e u . , 1 . ;..e . . -;i' ,2; pe-u- .1 -.;.-; W:LB:S:E;X' vm a . ., z. -., .-. wage . an. W... -. ... .. . . . a.- 9W ....-.z.i.. MW ;;;.5:.-.: . ;Tf....:...-;;.;cu.raix;2.:u ants ----- 7r Q . ;:M Melissa Abel! Lanctta Adams Christina Albertson Anne Albrigbt Penn y Alliston Mary AIImon Serena Andrews Tammy Arnold George Arvan Robert Atkins Julie Austin Chuck Baker Alisa Barnes Steven Barnes Bob Basso Don Basso Paul Beaslgg Staci Beasliay Dawn Bethards Steven Biles Aimee Blackwell Gia Blankenship Penny Borowskj Julie Brack Lisa Brack Marcia Bradbury Shari Brande Shawn Brcen Scott Brickbouse Donny Brown Heidi Brown John Brown Thomas Brown Karen Brueggeman Michael Brush Peggy Bryant v-JG-Va7 n'4iani.x::L1 m-1:.g Stephanie Burger Kathy Burkhart Beth BurneII Mike Burrow Kevin Chronister Deidre Chumley Bob Clark John Clark Carrie Clauson Chris Clauson Angela Coffer Rodney Cole Short skirts and Ietterjackets, the desire to learn, an attitude of pride. What is school spirit? For any definition, a'ctive student participation is' Vital. Participation, Whether in sports, clubs, plays or study, involves time, a commodity students Jack. Of 168 hours in a week, an average student spends 30 in school, 18 eating and 56 sleeping, leaving 61 hours for other pursuits. Part-time jobs, church, family, friends, television, radioh and other forms of recreation compete with extracurricular activities for students? free time. To meet the cost of a car, eating, clothing and education, more students are turning to part-time jobs. Hours spent at work consume time needed for study. Faced with the crunch of flitting all their interests into the time they have, students begin robbing Peter to pa y Paul, borrowing time from sleep to study and time from studying to work. Has school spirit survived the rush ? Students echoed the traditional sense ofschooI Spirit no longer holds true. Mascot Kendra Couch describes the situation best, the have spirit - ifs just inconsistent? 131 Shawn Comboy Mark Connelly Timothy Cooper Angela Cordell Mark Cory Kerri Couch Dana Courtney Kristen Couzens Carla Crawford Jerry Crispin Sara Crosby Jennifer Dale American History, or Modem America and English II are required subjects for Sophomores. Driver Educa tion and American History alternate every other day in two-hour blocks during one semester. The Modern America course covers United States history from the tum-of-the-cehtury: World War I, World War II, the Depression of the 198019, the Cold War and the post-war domestic administration. English II covers grammar, Short stories, novels, writing activities, Shakespearets plays and vocabulary. Modem America is the last required social studies class, and English II is the last required English course. Once the student has completed these two classes, 311 other English and social Studies classes are electives. In Modern America, students take the American Constitution test required for graduation. Lori Givens ga ve her opinion about Modem America and English II. She explained, h? think we should have American History because it has a lot to do with us. We,re here because of all of the wars, movements, and beliefs of the people from long ago. IVs really important because we should know where our people came and originated from. Sophomores should have English because we should know how to say 2111 the , words the same way and use them correctlyfh a .1 I ! 1,. Becky Dancy Julie Daugherty Christy Davis Shane Dawe Mike Degraeve Jon Dennis Kirk Denti Jennifer D011 Joseph Dooley A1211 Dorch Jesse Drake Thomas Dryer 132 Sonja Jobe Anne Jochens Beth Jochens Dawn Johnson Melanie Johnson Steven Johnson Devin Jones Darin Kamradt Shawn Karn Thad Kelsey James Kessler Bill Killham Many parentsa'nd teachers complain that students watch too much TV. According to recent research reports, television ranks second only to sleeping as a consumer of hours. The average American, both child and adult, watches more than asi'X'hours of television daily. According to the report, by the '1 age of fourteen, Viewers. Will have witnessed 11,000 TV murders and W171 have digested 350,000 commercials before graduating from high school. According to a survey of Raytown students regarding their Viewing habits, they indicated that they preferred HBO, showtime and MTV. Cable TV, they added, also keeps them informed of concert dates. Most said that they watch more TV with cable than ever before. M TV, M usic Television, one of the most watched channels, gives concert information and interviews With musicians, as well as presenting the latest trends in music. Although cable television offers round-the-clock coverage of news events, no one surveyed mentioned it as an advantage. Disk satellite receptors, which offered a greater number of Viewing channels Without a monthly service fee, were. very popular in 1983, but they were threatened by court cases brought by cable companies by the end of the school year. Thomas King Kirk Knabe Kalista Knaus Nancy Lam-Thuy Daphne Lang Craig Lawson Shannon Lee Holly Legendre Darin Lemon Scott Leon Jerry Lindley Kerrie Littrell 135 Ann Lockwood Sandra Lollis Phillip Lucero Jerry Lumby Jeffrey Lynch Laura Manning b7 think people 52 y girFs Sports are equally supported but really arentb e- Bob Bender thh, I ,d say the ratio of those coming to watch girlts compared to boys is ten to onef Coach Aldredge commented on the attendance difference between boys and girlts sports. In a survey taken at semester, most students replied they felt girlts sports are being supported, but when asked if they attended the games, the common reply was htNoX, Why? Work was the most common excuse. When asked what they felt should be done to improve attendance, most answered they didntt know. Some students complained about the games being played on weekdays. They felt attendance would improve if the games were held on weekends, but a girl actively involved in volleyball and basketball replied, th0, way? According to Coach Aldridge, the girl sports he coaches have no problems concerning support with the administration. Coach Aziere took over Coach Unruhhs former job of coaching girFs swimming. He planned to increase support with more press coverage, pushing the sport more, more invitational meets, and bettef'tmeets through better practices. He planned to increase student support through involvement such as time keeping. He also added that before support can increase, parents and teachers need to bhput more emphasis in school support through enthusiasm. In general, Coach felt the problem wasn,t With girlts sports. He blamed lack of attendance because of a lack of interest in school spirit, an overall dislike of sports in students, and while girls support boy sports, boys do not support girl sports. Like Coach Aldridge, Coach Aziere had no complaints concerning the support from the administration. Victoria Manning Nicholas Maroudas Garry Martin Kerry Martin Stephen Martin Robert Martinez Mickie Maxwell Christopher Mayta Christopher McCafferty Todd McClenahan Mark McConnell Derek McCracken Jeff McCrorey Jacqueline McDonald John McLelland Teresa McMahon Chad McManamy Kathleen McSweeney - handnv-Wz-dwm4WW;qu 1 3; ;' .-- :;:-,e . zwmmr 14.5,, t 3-7-: 'Liail'i extent n0 by student same; use: say that t1 most peopt can increase, zsis in school rach felt the of a ttendance overall dislike V sports, boys Coach Aziere 't from the Drug and alcohol use is a problem in Raytown but to what extent no one is sure. The subject is not talked about much by students. When it is, however, the pattern is usually the same; users say they are not a problem while the non-users say that they are. In a survey taken by the Ramizzou staff, most people stated that at least fifty per cent of their friends use drugs. The students also divulged that drug use was on the upswing. Younger brothers and sisters look up to their older siblings, and when they startusgioking grass or popping pills, the youngsters get turned on to it and start using drugs and alcohol also. According to the survey, this and peer pressure are two big reasons wh y kids get turned on to drugs and alcohol. Peer pressure can work both ways; sometimes when a person knows someone else in a group is not getting drunk or stoned, he wont either. Saying no sometimes can be the hardest for a teenager to do, especially the first time, but it gets easier if he really doesnt want to get stoned. One thing rang clear in the survey, and that is parents and teachers are not doing a goodjob of combatting the problem. At home, many parents have the idea that their children are angels and would never do such a thing. Parents should look close and ask questions the next time their little hhange ,l wants to borrow $10.00 to go to a movie and eat a pizza. The teachers should spend more time teaching kids about the hazzards of drugs and alcohol through manda tory assemblies and counseling on a confidential basis. Through volunteer peer help, a person the same age as the troubled kid cart help him or her kick the habit or just help him sa y no. Combined efforts of the parents, the school, and students, can keep drug and alcohol abuse to a minimum. According to the survey, many students would like to see those efforts generated to help their peers. IV Shawna Sageser Mike Saxton Christie Schlagel , John Sch weisberger Jill Scovil Darrell Scrogham James Shackelford Evelyn Shanahan Kenneth Shields Stephanie Shoop Cherie Simmons Shannon Simons Dwight Sloan Robert Slusher Anita Smith Lynette Smith Mark Smith Dennis Spitler Julie Sprouse Karen Staehling Christopher Staudenraus Ginger Stevens Jeffrey Stirmett Tina Straw 139 veermWW-jmtwsv: . . MW ,- ..,.,..l :. . .. .. n.7,...t .-,.,.,h,7, pf . When a person reaches the age of sixteen, he receives the right to drive an automobile. Along with getting a license, he also gets several responsibilities and problems. One problem is finding a car to drive. Finding a car can be rough, because of the many choices. Students can drive Mom or Dadhs, but they may get tired of this in which case it is necessary to buy a car. Most Students at R. H. S. want economical cars, but some work very hard at part-timejobs to have Trans Ams, Camaros, and other sporty cars which cost more money. Money, of course, is a big consideration when buying a car. Most students try to get a job that will at least pa y for the gas. When they get a job, their responsibilities are increased: not only do they have to go to school, they have to work to pa y for their cars. Some students wonder how they will manage this. A few take study balls to help ease the pressures put on them; others take easier classes. Some, however, leave school to chance and spend more time driving their cars and building them up with nice wheels and other extras. The ones with the nice cars have larger insurance payments which force them to work harder to pay them off and, consequently to work less at school. After they get their licenses and cars, every night is Frida y night because they don? have to wait on parents to take them places. There are some responsibilities connected with driving which students dontt'want to do, like taking a little brother to the dentist, etc, but parents will recognize this handling of responsibility and let them drive more. Getting a car is a great experience, and it is fun if school work doesrft diminish. Diana Swan Andrew Taft Peter Tarantino Quentin Taylor Vince Theel Nickie Tran Kristie Travis Tracie Trusse11 Scott Van Fleet Darrell Vanzandt Brian Vernon Robert Vick II Angelica Vrondos Ltanya Walker Traci Walker Todd Wamsher Evangeline Ward Melissa Warden Stephen Washam Brenda Watkins Julie Wells Marjorie Wells Stacie Wells Glenda Weman I40 Mitzi- ,,:;...;::-5;,-' szzzuw - 21:4 2:23.713, '19- .W ?nhLWMw;nW asmk ., W;i$.t.,:;. . responsibilities , like taking a 8 this handling car is a great 1'31:. Kim Wcstbusing Patricia Wcstmoreland Billie Wiggins April Wilcox Dana Williams Sarah Williams Tamika Williams Shawn Willis Debra Wilson ' Julia Wilson Regina Wilson Shari Winfree Angela Withers Todd Wolfe Laura Woolsey Nancy Young Jack Youngs III David Zoellers David Lading Carol Marra, Dawn Richards Stacie Roberts Amy Schwaller Tony Solder Ed Zachary I41 n7. 1 . , W M. ,WW , ... - s . - , ,7 g, . 7,. , ,- :u-v PV.:$ n5. .ps.,....,,,,,. s7 feel as a whole, school spirit s7 like upperclassmen as a ssStudent Council is a great is good. It is, however, weak Whole. Some look upon us as thing, but the students W110 aren,t concerning things like Debate and though it is a sin to be a freshman. ,, involved in it aren,t being informed Math Club? - anonymous a anonymous of What is happening? a anonymous 142 1'1 is a great ts who went eing informed 3! anonymous h .Msarxs; Most freshmen are regarded by upperclassmen as the thh'ttle kids of Raytown Highft However, this year they made up for size by strength in number With 416 students making up the largest class in the school. A random survey taken at the beginning of the year revealed some attitudes of the underclassmen. Most freshmen wanted to take a pre-computer class and partake in extracurricular activities such as baseball and soccer. The majority of the freshmen surveyed wanted to know What the Student Council was doing for them. Many seemed resentful that they weren,t informed about the Councilic meetings. Most freshmen showed apathy towards world events. The common attitude was, hhThe US should stay out of other countries? U STU-CO Officers: Kim Slater, Pres.; Jill Overin, VP; Kristin Prater, Sea; Laura Tab, Treas. 2h Representa tives: Kayh'n Bishop, Matt BIankenbiIIer, Jennifer Ferguson, Jackie Long, Jackie Lowe, Michelle TarpIey, Kristi Widmar, Carrie Zimmer- man. Deborah Abbott Gregory Adams Michael Adams Camille Akins Nadir AIaiwat Davis Aldridge James Allen Neal Anderson Christina Anthony Annette Arroyo Anthony Arroyo William Atwood Dawn Autrey Bac Eugene Karen Bailey Harold Baker Patrick Barclli Kevin Barnhar-t Daniel Bartow Laura Bays Sheri Bcaird Kelly Beaver James Bender Jeffery Bennett Timi Bcnso Kimmy Bcrrian Sheryl Billups Kaylin Bishop Karen Bixler Matthew Blankenbiller Jackie Blankenship Tammy Blanton Michael Blocmkcr Matthew Bly Michael Bowers Kelley Braden Armlzx4:,w::xuaaewaimntv:zmjy 1,2 '.1 , Michelle Braker Christy Brands Jennifer Brown Lonnie Brown Steven Brown Ginger Buchan Most people want to be accepted by their peers, and this is especially true of freshmen. Coming into a new and bigger environment like high school is an intimidating and scary experience. It used to be that freshmen were the ruling class, but , that was before the junior highs were closed down. Surprisingly enough, the majority of freshmen who replied to a questionnaire stated that they liked being a freshman in high school and did not experience many problems from the upperclassmen. When asked what they thought of the upperclass- men, the reply was split in two. Half thought they were thkay and pretty nice? while the other half regarded them as hhtoo bossyfl Most activities and clubs at Raytown are geared toward the upperclassmen, and this is a major complaint of the freshman. They would like to have more sports teams. t I In Jana Burnell Jeffrey Bury Eric Butkovich Jennifer Buzan Ronald Caldwell Noelle Calton Sherry Calvert Kirk Campainha Craig Campbell Joe Campbell Craig Cannon Aaron Carter Charles Carter Stephanie Charde Amy Chastain Johnny Childers Steve Cincotta Michael Clark l 45 Sidney Clark Deanna Claunch Stephen Cochran Gayle Coffman Kelly Collins Kerry Collins The build-up of nuclear warheads, the outbreak of wars in small countries, and the growing sense of distrust among the superpowers, United States and Russia, are all factors in the growing sense of impending nuclear war. The outcome of a nuclear war would be total annihilation, and since it would only take one push of the button, many people wonder why the U. S. and Russia keep building up their defense systems. This has been the reason behind peace demonstrations occuring daily throughout the world. This year the controversial movie, hhThe Da y After, i, was aired to millions of Viewers across the nation. Lawrence and Kansas City were the settings in the movie and were two main targets for Russian missiles. The people in these towns who were watching the movie recognized Royals Stadium, downtown K. C., and Kansas University before and after the bombs hit. The movie raised questions concerning whether or not it was an accurate portrayal of nuclear holocaust and wouldnit much more death and destruction take place. Teenagers today do not know what it is like to not be under the threat of a nuclear war. They were born into a just beginning arms race and it has only escalated since the 196019. When a teenager at Raytown was asked his plans on how to avoid nuclear war he replied, thh y avoid it? You know itis coming? xxx mm Kevin Constable Dana Conway , t M L Brian Cramer V. T Kellie Crawford T Gregory Crites Cindy Cross Kathy Crow Leslie Cruse Meredith Dailey Lyndon Daney Melissa Davis Pamela Davis Christopher Dean Angela Delarber Timothy Deveney Mary Dietiker Travis Dietz Timothy Dillinger 146 Wliwgzww .. g;g-V.q'-;- 11;; 22-7 : cram, James Dingman Donna Douglas Robert Downum John Duckworth Lori Duckwortb Phillip Duncan Lynn Dutoit Kristen Edmondson Steven Egbert John Eglicb Jonathan Elliott Kimberly Evans Brjgzn Everbart Bre'tt Fallon Sara Faustlin Jeffrey Fears Jennifer Ferguson Lisa Ferguson John Fields Scott Fields Melissa Finklang Julie Fish Diane Fisher Pam Fisher Shelly Flock Stephanie Foley Tyler Forbes Danielle Ford Jon Foster Michael Francis Joseph Frank Donnie Funk Dwight Gadt Sherri Galvin Ronald GambeII Annette Garza 147 Michelle Gauldin Sheila Gibbons Michelle Gibson Cynthia Gillespie Jeffrey Gillham Mark Gippncr Wendy Goade Shannon 'GodIey Lynda Gordanier Kimbefly Gra y Shelia Green Stacy Green Tresa Gribsby Dennis Hamer Julie Hammer Chane Harris Darin Haug Stephen Hawk Martin Hayes Bradley Hays Michelle Hays Amy Hecox Annette Hcfft Kevin Helm Paula chckel Gordon chgglcr Steven Hensley Deirdre Hetdman Angela Herman Brian Hiestand Timmy Higgins Kenneth Hill Heidi Hillman JoAIm Hinton Darren Holladay Staci Hooper Brian Hougland Michele Hubbard Tammy Huff Desiree Ingold Jennifer Jack JoIm Jackson Darrellene Jacobs 12 y Jenkins David Johnson Deeanna Johnson John Johnson Rachel Johnson Scott Johnson Daniel JOnes Elisabeth Jones Craig Kabell Angela KaIbIIeisch Cameron Karim Ronald Kelly Amy Kennicutt Jennifer Kidd Lisa Killian Charlie Kim Russell Kimmet, Jr. Students are often criticized for being in cliques and not experiencing a variety of influences. Although cliques give some people a sense of security, others donor care to belong. oeBeing in a clique makes me feel accepted and without that, I ,d feel left outf was one student comment while another was, TVS not important to belong to a clique; you have to be like them or they don,t1ikeyouW Frequently groups such as Band, yearbook, debate and athletic teams meet and talk with one another outside of class, but don? consider themselves members of a clique. Although these students associa te With peers from their own organizations, most have other friends also. Lori King Courtney Kinney Nick Klopfenstine Brian Kirmse Diana Kunkelman Kenneth Kupka I49 Vickie Laessig Melissa Lambctb Racquel Lane Darrin Larsen David Linthacum Matthew Locke Jacqueline Long Kimberly Long Jacqueline Lowe Dana MacLacbIan Stephanie Maddox Rebekan Maddry Cindy Mandal Kimberly Marriott Jeff Martin Lee Martin Jody Martin Timothy Martin Jeffrey Martinez Arthur Masoner Kimberly Matteson Christopher McCaslin Larry McCoy Shawn McCoy FRANKENSTEIN by Mary Shelly 'and WAR OF THE WORLDS by H. G. Wells are two famous science fiction books. WAR OF THE WORLDS deals With Earth being invaded by aliens from another planet in comparison to ON THE BEACH by NeViI Shuts With nuclear war and its effecton people. Sci-fi movies have evolved from BUCK ROGERS and THE TWILIGH T ZONE into STAR WARS, RETURN OF THE JEDI and E. T. All of these - deal With space travel, laser beams and alien beings. With the pressures students have today, some look to science fiction as an escape from reality - a way to fgct awayfb However others see it as our future. Maybe someda y living on the moon or Mars might be a reality and no longer a dream. anmu Stevebs Summer Magic Michelle McFadden Ronnie McGarrah Lara McPike John McQueen Timmy Mctcalf Jodi Meyer I50 r-.I 3v : ,9Wv. Micbael Mezzacasa James Migletz Audrey Miller Kristen Miller Thomas Imlls Michael Moananu Kurt Moffit Angela Moore Julie Moore Lora Moore Micha Moore Pamela Moore Travis Moore Teri Moralis Keala Moss Mary Muessig Janet Munkers Robyn Munoz Debra Munstcrman Dugan Murray Sheila Murray Kevin Neal Gary Newport John Nyquist David Oden Louis ONeaI Jill Ovcrin Jan Parker Steven Patrick Steven Patrick Paul Troy Lisa Payne Wendy Peak Mary Pearson Jackie Peers Darren Perkins I51 , , . - - ...V , , ,, , V .7 a a... ., .;.-,.,.,,,, , Andrea Peterson Rodney Phillips Michael Pickett Kelly Pitts Jennifer PoIander Kristin Prater Susan Price Peter Priest Mike Pritchctt Francis Proper Donna Pygman Bobbi Quarles Tom Ragsdale 'Denm's Randolph Stephanie Ratty Pamela Kgade Timothy Redford Stephanie Revel! Jodi Rice Jason Roath David Roberts Jeffrey Roberts Mary Rocha Craig Rosenberg Rebecca Rowland Terry Rowland Tonya Rowland Jenni Rugs Mary Rush Rhonda Ruth Cassandra Sands Tonya Saxton Cynthia ScahiII Karin SchiIIaIies Kristin Schmidt Vincent Sciara J52 . . .. .. m' ym:g1?a q exawTH'YiZ-f P . .-- ; . - 7;. ? v4. :71 J 1 ' u'Rwa - $$ $4.-.2:;;11.7 : ;.133: Stephanie Semom'ck Mike Seward Daniel Shafer Susan Shannon Paulette Shaw Cari Shall According to the foreign exchange students tMaria Valenzuela and Atsuko Kondot American schools are different from Asian and European schools. In some Asian countries, teachers teach all the courses. In contrast, teachers in American schools instruct in a specific field. Students do not change classes in Asia, and they buy their own books. They go to school from 7:45 to 11:45 for 6 days a week and wear school uniforms with school identifica tion cards on their shirts. In many European countries students have different teachers for each course, but at the end of each hour, the students stay in the Same class, and the teachers change classroom. Ronald Sigloch Kevin Simmons Lisa Sirna Kimberly Slater Kirk Slater Daren Sleyster Daniel Smalley Christian Smith Christy Smith Doriann Smith Katherine Smith Matthew Smith Michael Smith Kevin Snodgrass Willie Stafford Kelvin Stanton Mary Steiert Travis Stephens Sherry Stoddard Sandra Stogsdill Martin Stolfus Orlando Stoner Matthew Strahan Rosalinda Sturtevant 153 . , . . ;. e . . ,- ,y; . - . 4, .A-yzmm; .,;w::.;v:.:esazo e - , .- .7 h ,-.. ,' ., - n- r. . e;- zmhwmmrrer .V .2 x- ; ck. ve-aSZ-Lemw - $Herrb-nbut ,2. ' 4;; :. $45.23.; Greg Sullivan Sean Summers Lynn Sutherland Stasi Sutton Anthony Swayze Laura Tab hhThese are the best year of your lifef parents frequently say to high school students; but for most students, every da y is spent Wishing for some event in the future. Before the Freshman year in high school begins, new students look forward to meeting their old friends, making new friends in classes, and getting grades better than the year before. They also look forward to the time that they are a year older and no longer the bhlittle kidshh in- the hhbigh, high school. Sophomores Wish to be sixteen so they can get their license or get themselves a job so they can make money to buy their own car; they also start thinking about the time When they will be on varsity teams and serve as officers of clubs and other activities. Juniors look forward to getting senior rings, beginning plans for vo-tech or COE to get job skills developed for future careers. Seniors look forward to prom and to Graduation. They worry about class rank and money for college but anxiously prepare for a new beginning in a new academic environment. Many students look forward to careers, marriage, and raising kids. Before students realize, they Will be as old as their parents and wonder how quickly they wished their youth away. Steven Talbert Michelle Tarpley Gene Taylor Mary Taylor James Teeter Thomas Thies Leslie Thoeni Jeffrey Thomas Janna Thompson Shane Thompson Pat Tran Wendy Tschirhart Todd Tucker Kevin Turano John Turpin Tammy Van Horn Tricia Vance Michelle VanNess Tara Vamey Steve Vickcrs Melody Vochatzcr Mike Voyles Wendy Wagner Laura Walker Shelli Walls Brian Ward Andrea Warmington John Warner Steve Wasco Brian Weber Tim Weiss Abby Wesner Tina West Jason White Kristi Mdmar Steven Wiedenmann Lisa Wilbur Gipsey Williams Harold Williams Lester Williams Guy Wilson Michelle Wilson Regina Wilson Brian Wiltfong Shannon Wingate John Winter Lisa Wolfe Karen Wood Kimberly Woodard Robert Woodworlh Amy Woolvcrton Judith Wright Emil Zack Carrie Zimmerman 2? . ??:??:qu :sxfaialiiir 612K 3211, f 5pgczm Blue and White Football Homecoming Basketball Homecoming Key Club AFS Fall Pla y Other n I ' ' ' ' : -- 7 :- L-F - '5 ,;.-; ' - -.- .' ..-'.- ;- ,;. ....: .'--,;v;v.:;.w;qsg;.,,iv-v;,,.--:j;.-:-g ,cg. p:; ;u.axrkm -' J ' 1.. -'. -... , .-. . - V . a . . ,7 .h. x ' A - MMn-a-QKWs4fm-J-WMW ------ I58 160 I62 I64 I65 166 168 Be th Bre wer R eigns Over Pre-Season Game As the new school year began, the annual Blue- White game introduced the football players and their support groups, the Band ML Pep Club BL Cheerleaders t8, and Jaywalkers t2; t0 the student body. Keith Link predicted, hiWe will struggle at first on offense and terrorize people on defensef, Members of the football team t2 selected Barry Higgins, Keith Link, Greg Berkstresser, and Tyrone Anderson Ui as their captains. Barry Higgins commented on the difficulty of playing against team members, I tried to remember that they were my teammates, but I went ahead and played hard and aggressive. h, Blue- White halftime gave the Jaywalkers an opportunity for their first performance. Captains Debbie Ozbun and Cathy Conley led them iria routine to the beat of the Drum Corps. Sidra Moore commented, $411 first year Jaywalkers were scared, but we had funft A highlight of every BIue- White game is the crowning of the queen. Charlotte Cox, Beth 'Brewer, Shelli Michaels, Aimee Gardner, Robin Mun- oz, Nicole Southeriand t0 were the candidates voted on by the football players. Mr. Young crowned Beth Brewer the 193 Kick-Off Queen Ml She exclaimed, Vt is a moment I will never forget? HA1 IUWN agVIbHUHgg DOWN El m angm 158 The youth gets together his materials to build a bridge to the moon, or, perchance, a palace 0r temple on the earth. , - Thoma u 159 Jianaays .w; . ,,.,. Missy ,.., . . wm-y-w-fyn... .Frm :3 . -. v.m.:..?..4-u.g.i.,, F OOTBALL H OME C OMIN Ge EN TER THE TTWILI GH T Z ONE ,, TWeIcome to another dimension, not only of sight but of mind. Welcome to the Twilight Zone, the setting of the Football Homecoming t0. On October 7th, the Raytown BIuejays 'met the Chrisman Bears and defeated them in a 34-6 romp t6; Captain Keith Link stated, TA hard week of practice paid off. The defense played its best game and the offense put together several good drivesft For the four Queen Candidates, October 7th was a special night also. During haIf-time, the queen hopefuls, Kim Morgan w, Deanne Burroughs ML Samantha Masters t3, and Julie Smith t0 were introduced to the crowd. Escorted onto the field by Mr. Landers was Staci Allen, returning from UMC to turn over her 1982-1983 crown to Julie Smith, the new Queen t8; TBeing crowned queen is a very special part of my senior year. It is a great honor? Julie commented. Before the game, the traditional parade took place t2; The queen candidates led the parade perched atop' sleek 'corvettes driven by their escorts. The Freshman float took first place in the parade, while the Thespian float came in second. The band marched in the parade t9 with Hoats from most clubs. After the game, the dance was heId in the cafeteria. Dance DJ. Patty Laird and a fog machine completed the hhTwiIight Zone theme. Ir ,, Vt! WIIIICUT , 7ONP 3???? i. 51!? 4;. .25; .;. :ag-zryrakyv'vzmv; ;t,m;,upma.amggam kW 5.34-sm27n ...4m;.:.:n.c-::::T .. . ...............:-.......?. aw Pritchett V.S. beyond any tale we happen to enact. live We I61 ., -.: cw , 2539.. x Denise Cm W11 ed S urfin t Queen With the cold wea ther outdoors, the . homecomingk Surfin, Safari ' theme warmed everyones spirits. Students arrived at the game in shorts, bright shirts, and sun glasses. At halftime, the pep band p12 yed hhHawaii 5-0,h While the Jaywalkers performed wearing colorful leis with their uniforms t8; Mr. Terry Landers escorted Iast yearts queen, Gayle Marks, down the court after the JaywaIker performance. Miss Marks crowned Denise McLaughlin as 1984 Basketball Homecoming Queen. t0 Miss 'McLaughh'nts court consisted of Tammy Moree UL Debbie Ozbun HA and Julie SchIie t3; Jeff Pennington, Greg Berkstresser, Jerry Martin, and Barry Higgins escorted the queen and her court back to the Ocean Pacific float decorated by a committee of Pep Club members. After the upsetting loss against Blue Springs Wildcats, students went to the cafeteria for the dance. Student Council members had decorat- ed the room with palm trees, Hang Ten surf boards, and camouflage net. Students ate nachoes and drank coke. Mike Shortino, a professional D..I., provided popular music for participants to dance or just listen to t 6, D. Denise McLaughlin later commented, Vt was a special honor and a very exciting experience when Gayle crowned me Raytowzfs Basketball Homecoming QueenW 59 gy$ Debbie and Steve T'- Reign for Key Club For the Key Club Royalty this year, Six school organizations nominated the following king and queen candidates: Wendi Locke and Kurt Brack, German Club; Paul Soper and Tammy Baker, National Honor Society; Steve Sullivan and Lynn Braker, Math Club; Steve Williams and Maria Valenzuela, Spanish Club; RicheIIe Price and Charles Giddley, French Club; and Debbie Ozbun and Kurt , Brack representing yearbook. The Key Club President, ' ,AWWW ,, Shannon Johnson, questioned each candidate about his ' , . WXMl . individuaI school, personaI and community activities. 0n the l ' basis of the answers to the questions put forth to the candidates, Key Club members voted and selected Debbie Ozbun, of the yearbook Staff, and Steve Wih'ams, of Spanish Club, as Queen and King. Debbie responded that she was both tthonored and happyh to have been elected Queen and that it was one of the highlights of her senior year. Steve Williams, when asked his reaction to being crowned king, stated that he was honored and surprised. a vuw m-a..t-.v.....v......ww.t t w m . M F oreign tS tuden ts Adjust to Customs The AFS sponsored three foreign exchange students this year. Atsuko Kondo from Japan and Maria Valenzuela from Colombia attended RHS the entire year while Marta Godinho, from Brazil, attended school the last semester. A11 three girls agreed that being an exchange student was a great experience. The most difficult part of adjusting for each was learning the language and talking with students. In Mariats school, she coi11d31,t choose the classes that she wanted to take. Also, she studied 1'11 an 211 girls school. At both Atzukots and Martak schools, the teachers instead of the students, changed classrooms. One difference in customs that Atzuko noticed was that in Japan, people removed their shoes before entering houses. A difference for Maria and Marta was mealtimes. They were used to eating dinner later in the evening. A11 three girls seemed excited to be exchange students. According to Maria, hhThe first days I was so excited and wondering about a lot of things? One Flew Over The Cuekook Nest Adapted by Dale Wasserman from Ken Keseyts best selling novel, the play, ONE FLE W OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST takes place in the metfs ward of a mental hospital t0. There, Randall Patrick McMurphy tDaImy Shanty is committed after feigning mental illness to keep from serving a prison sentence. His presence on the ward creates a power struggle between himself and Head Nurse Ratched Uane Spigarelh? Who has complete control over the minds and Iifes of her patients. McMurphy leads the men, Martini tDerek McCrackeIU, Dale Harding tKent Dobsoru, Billy tBrian B11199 and Chaswick tDaVid Williamy m in a noisy revolt to watch television; organ- izes a basketball game in the dayroom; succeeds in getting a patient, Chief Bromden Uohn SchweisbergerL who has not spoken in twelve years to speak Mk continually disrupts Nurse Ratchedk group meetings t0; and throws a Iate-night party With female guests t3; In retaliation, Nurse Ratched first forces him to submit to shock therapy and fianIIy arranges for him to undergo a frontal labotamy t2. Rather than see McMurphy spend the rest of his life in a vegeta bIe-h'ke sta te, Chief Bromden kills him, then breaks out of the hospital as McMurphy had encouraged him. L,W:d;asa1waa:aimW , V2.25?! One Flew East, One Flew West One Flew Over The Cuckoo O-U-T Spells Out $ Nest Goose Swoops Down and Plucks You Out 167 Spirit Motivated by Ba ttIe and Bash Student Council sponsored Battle of the Ages, 21 new activity for teachers and seniors, in November. Games included volleyball, tug-a-war, egg toss, three-Ieg race, and a scooter relay. To enter the Ba ttIe of the Ages seniors and teachers signed up for the games that they wanted to participate in. Some of the seniors complained that the three- Ieg race wastft fair because the string broke loose, but teacherst age and wisdom triumphed over youth as the teachers trounced the seniors. The seniorsvused the money from the ticket sales to buy a coffee maker for teachers and the remainder was put into a fund for the student lounge. Michelle Haug, a referee, commented about the games, htthe Battle of the Ages brought the teachers and seniors together in a way where they could compete against each other? Key Club traditionally sponsors the tear bashf a spirit-motivating activity before the Raytown-Raytown South game. Key Club members wrote the names of Raytown South football players on the car and anybody who wanted to beat the car with a sledge hammer paid for that privilege. Linda BiXIer, president of Key Club, explained that htthe car bash is the best pep rally because a large crowd shows and everyone gets involved.,, t gyrmtbww W, wwMM me x ----avaTtx..4h-Ft W , Wmvww V WW5 Feature 1 72 Editors , S umma tion I 82 Staff Page 1 8 7 Index 188 .une 4;;ng , t ' t Fads. They are the con- tagious, trendy, lifestyle habits which are gone as soon as they come. U4 Breakdancing explodes as the newest form of boogie. Q4 Stickers crazed everyone. t3 The 4 t cabbage-patch doll is Americzfs , 4 44 44 4. 44 favorite baby. M4 Growing in 4 h . h ,4 popularity, the Punk Rock in- spired aII. C9 George Lucas, Ewoks won the hearts of all. 09 PIayed in empty school hallways, hackeysac is a popular game. 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Scott Fitzgerald As an August heatwave scorched the country, Raytown school officials announced that for the first two weeks of school, classes would begin at 6:45, one hour earlier than usual. The administration also relaxed the dress code and allowed students to wear shorts to cope with the heat. As technology advanced and computers became common in homes and businesses, Raytown High School introduced computer grade cards and ffBenf, a computerized phone service that informed parents of their childrensl failing grades or unexcused absences. The computer grade cards supposedly simplified the tedious task of reporting grades, but teachers, opinions of the grade cards, success varied. Another change was the ffln School Suspensionil program. The students sat in the assigned room at the REC building, instead of missing school for suspension. In retaliation on the Carnegie Report, a study criticizing public education, the Raytown Chapter of the National Honor Society revised scholarship standards. Raytown students kept a close watch ofpolitical events. James Watt resigned as Secretary of State when the media attacked a racial statement he made. As citizens of the USSR mourned the death of their leader, Uri Andropov, US citizens wondered about the future leadership under-Chernenko. Jesse Jackson announced his candidacy for President after he traveled to Syria to free Navy Lt. Robert Goodeman. Sally Ride, a female astronaut, became the first woman to soar into space, completing her mission with success. . Militarily, the year brought sadness. Early in September, the USSR shot down a Korean passenger plane. They claimed it was on a spy mission; however, the incident caused controversy in America. Over 200 US marines died in Lebanon; they were on a peace-keeping mission. The reality of a nuclear holoca ust came nearer to Kansas City residents when' ffThe Day Afterlf aired. The movie, set in Kansas City and Lawrence, Kansas, told how KC would probably react in the event of a nuclear attack. In sports, the Chiefs played on ffMonday Night Football for the first time in six years; they lost. The Los Angeles Raiders won the Superbowl; the Baltimore I81 x222?! WUMEN 0 THE MI ! W W W, M W w W W W. mmmmwwmmw,www.awy W d. I do not beauty is. I do 61y. Theodore Dreiser t no cree is and What d what hope elf I accep IS an know What truth at love not believe anyone absolut 11 15, w For mys Orioles won the World Series. Royals players, Wilson, Martin, Aikens, and Blue were criminally charged for trying to obtain cocaine. Although they served three months in prison, they were released days early for good behavior. The Winter Olympics, held in Sarejevo, Yugosla via, attempted to alleviate political disagreements and unite the world in games. Phil AIahre, Bill Johnson, Tamera McKinney became the first Americans to capture gold medals in skiing, while Scott Hamilton clinched a gold in menhs figure skating. Raytown District High Schools discussed soccer as a varsity sport and arranged to have it put on the school calendar for next year. Lady Diana, princess of Wales, caused the world to cheer when she announced she was pregnant for a' second time. Births from other sources came with the hhcabbage patch kids? dolls with names and birth certificates. The dolls became popular almost overnight and caused stampedes in department stores at Christmas. Whi1e Americans wondered at the cabbage patch births, they mourned for David, the 12 year old hhbubble boy, T, born with no immunity system who lived in germ-free bubbles for his life. Technology advancements could not 53 ve him when doctors tried to transplant bone marrow with immunity systems to his body. Another cause for American concern came when ATdkT, one of the largest companies in the world, broke up because of a Supreme Court ruling on monopolies. The year. caused Americans to remember the 20th anniversary ofKennedys assassination, the Beatles 20th anniversary, and the Barbie dollhs 25th birthday. In the field of entertainment, Michael Jackson won numerous awards for his album, hhThriIler. ,h M-TV and Videos helped him to sweep music awards. As people and countries became further alienated, Raytown HS attempted to bring faculty and students together in the first thattle 0f the Ages. Th Student teams opposed faculty teams in events. The homecoming dances, sponsored by student council, also tried to alleviate alienation and succeeded when the dances had better turnouts than in past years. Raytown also added a new class, Peer Helping, to the second semester curriculum. The class ta ught students to rela te better and to develop .3 v.ra-;,.LF'- av A w With 2111 its Sham, drudgery and. broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. the art of listening. Students listened with disgust when Kansas raised the drinking age to 19. The events of the past year brought many people together, if only for a small , time, to talk with concern about the past, the present, and with hope for the future, It is sad that sometimes it takes a tragedy, Da Vld,S death, the Korean airline disaster, or the death of marines, to unite the population. With the threats from the book, 1984, increases in technology, and fear of alienation, the need for people to be more united became obvious. World crises, the threat of nuclear war, and local problems could be solved ifpeople would only connect. lfpeople would make the connection, it would be the first step in forming the sought-after utopia society. 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