Russell High School - Roundup Yearbook (Russell, KS)

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We face the nation RHS was the center of interna- tional attention, as Bob Dole re- turned to his hometown to an- nounce his candidacy for Presi- dent, Nov. 9. Dole, in announcing his entry into the ’88 race, said, “I offer a record, not a resume.” The event gave RHS students the opportunity to participate in and experience the excitement of politics. Months of preparation precluded the announcement. Student involvement ranged from city-wide cleanup efforts, to post- er parties. As the event neared, students assisted in hotel duties and media registration. Below left, a wall mural, painted by Buck Arnhold, depicts a rural Kansas scene. Be- low that, Senator Bob Dole addresses the crowd gathered, estimated at 7,000. Direct- ly below, Sonya and Stephanie Brock take a break during the city-wide cleanup. Close to 400 posters were made by students at poster parties.

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The 1987-88 school year was filled with more spirit and pride than ever before. Pep assemblies and sports activities were full of energy, which in turn gave way to enthusiastic and winning activi- ties. Class competition consisted of class attendance averages and the spirit stick, which was awarded to the class with the most attendance and involvement in games and ac- tivities. Paige Cole, senior, commented “I think that school spirit has in- creased one hundred percent in the last year. It is nice to see ever- ybody supporting each other. Rus- sell High School acts like a team now, instead of individual peo- ple!” Above Right, seniors tried many different tactics to capture the class competition award at pep assemblies, including that of forming an RHS of bodies on the gym floor. Right, the junior class awaits their turn in class competition. Above, David Dawson displays a confident smile during the assembly before the Be- loit game. RHS Gets Tough School Spirit Student Life

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With the celebration of the Bi- centennial of the United States Constitution occurring on Sept. 17, 1987, the theme chosen for Homecoming was WTe, The Bron- cos. This year’s Homecoming was controversial. It all started with the spirit days. Monday was box- er pj day, followed by college par- aphenalia day, hat, tie, and sung- lass day, Hard Rock day, and the traditional red and blue day. Spir- it day competition was canceled due to a problem with correctly counting the participants in each class. Thursday evening, the tradi- tional snake dance and bonfire were held. The seniors then par- ticipated in a non-school spon- sored event by whitewashing main street. Later, several members of the RHS student body thought to leave their mark on as well as in the school, by soaping windows and writing on the building. This resulted in angry members of the faculty and student body as well, due to the vandalism of the school. But most did not let this dampen their spirits. All week long, students put in many hours working on floats and hall decorations, preparing for the judging. The junior class ‘won it all’ this year. Their float featured a Constitution with the words “We, the Broncos of Russell High Brian Hill beats to the tune of the “Horse” during the pep rally. Jerad Bachar, Wade Willson, John Scheck, and Mike Ernst are “thumbs up” at the thought of their senior Homecoming. We, The Broncos School..inscribed on it. Allison Krug and Rodger Green were crowned Homecoming Queen and King before the foot- ball game against T.M.P. The can- didates were: Stacy Gideon, Tammy McEvoy, Steve Middle- ton, and Sam Wagner. Attendants were: seniors Kelsi Miller and Luke Nichols; juniors Tina Sou- kup and Marc McCrary; sopho- mores Wende Gooch and Matt Ernst; and freshmen Tracy Hutchings and Mike Humphrey. The final surprise was a startling victory over state-ranked T.M.P. Following the game, the tradition- al Homecoming dance was held in the cafeteria. Despite all the controversies, Homecoming ’87 is one that will be remembered. 8 Homecoming Student Life