Savannah High School - Savannual Yearbook (Savannah, MO)

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Forensics Members include Front: Jill Lawlor, Lisa Riley, Karin Berrihard, Kim Zeltwanger, Clark Morris, Eric Zahnd, Amy Crouse and Kristen Wiley; Row 2: Rebecca Bowlin, Sherri Carter, Jill Dudley, Brenda Gates, Lisa Robinson, Michelle Arn, Chris Swanson, Brian Noe and Mrs. Janet Evans. Jelavich, sponsor; Row 3: Chuck Nixon, Kim Deering, Julie Karr, Wendy Wink- leman, Dan Rost, Rhett Bowlin, Dan Lehr, Brad Cordell, Tabatha Utz; Back: Rodney Smith, Jeff Holmes, Robin Cox, Kim Decker, Andrew Hess, Kelly Broce, Kathy Crockett and Melanie Odle. The SHS Artesians include Front: Stacy Dunn, Cherry Porter, Rob Arnold, Lora Trapp, Rhonda Gates, Carol Krickbaum, Denise Riley; Row 2: Mrs. Laura Beattie sponsor, Renea Mullins, Kim Vey, John Karrasch, Rusty Richardson and Darin Throckmorton; Back: Keith Atkins, Randy Crawford, Lisa Woodruff, Kim Dixon and Shelly Shelia Raines ,86 buys a key chain from Ranae Mullins profits going to the Statue of Liberty. 86, an ARTesian, with Drama Art J 131

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Creativity at its best ttNo, I didn,tl iiYes, you didlii These two phrases are sometimes heard in an argument or, in this case, a debate. However, debate and forensics at SHS are of a lower tone and more civilized. Mrs. Janet Jelavich, sponsor of debate and forensics, stated, uI love working with the organizations, even though it does utake a lot of time. Jelavich got involved with the organization through teaching the classesfi Jelavich also commented that she likes the benefits of working with the groups. uI like to see students prepare a speech correctly and present it with style. Rodney Smith l88 became interested in debate by ttseeing a sample of the action before entering high schoolf, Smith went on to say, uIt does take a lot of time, but I enjoy it? uDefeating Central and winning my first debate were the most exciting experiences, commented Smith. Brian Noe ,87, who got involved in forensics through his brother, stated, ttIt takes a lot of time, but it helps me get over shyness and also helps to meet people and get involvedfi Lisa Robison ,86 became involved in debate when she was a freshman. uIt seemed like it would be fun, so I joined. Robisonls most exciting performance was when she and Wendy Winkelman liwon a match with a 3-1 record. The duo then went on to the conference contest. Rhett Bowlin l88, who got involved in debate through his sister, commented, uIt takes a long time to work everything out right, and sometimes it is hard. Bowlinls biggest benefit is ttit helps me speak in front of people. Michelle Am ,86 got interested in forensics in junior high. uI decided to join when I got in high school; it is a lot of fun, stated Arn. tTve always been scared of people, and this was a way to overcome it. Kristin Wiley ,87 got involved in forensics ttbecause it helps me get up in front of people. Her most exciting moment was ugoing to the finals in Raytownfi Mrs. Kelley Stuck, sponsor of the SHS Players, got involved with the group through teaching the drama class. iIIt takes a lot of time, but its worth it. Chris Swanson ,87, president of the SHS Players, likes the club because itit is really fun, and I get to do some actingf, A lot of time is required, according to Swanson, but the benefits are great. UI get to meet a lot of people who are fun to work with and are fun to be around. The feeling is so wonderful in acting. Toby McCracken l86, historian, got involved in SHS Players tibecause Mrs. Stuck encouraged me. It takes a lot of time, especially after school, but I like itfi AmiSue Rasnic i86, secretary, became interest- ed in SHS Players by being in the play. til was in a play, and I liked it, so I decided to join. The student who is creative and talented has the capability to be an artist, according to Mrs. Laura Beattie, sponsor of the ARTesians. Beattie got involved with the club tiwhen some students wanted to create an organization for the art oriented students. Kim Dixon 85 stated, uThe benefits tof being an ARTesianl are being out with people, having fun and getting involved? Stacey Dunn 85 joined ARTesians because she ulikes working with the community and learning more about arty tilt takes a lot of time, but however much you put in it you will get out of it? commented Renee Mullins 86. Four organizations with different activities and many other differences but all alike in one way. They all involve students and without that ingredient, nothing works. - Cindy Funderburg Students recite the Pledge of Allegiance during ttThe Childrenis Story? SHS Players include Front: Toby McCrack- en, Ami Sue Rasnic, Janice Mullins, Chris Swanson and Mrs. Kelly Stuck, sponsor; Row 2: Rhett Bowlin, LaDonna Burks, Lisa Robinson, Clark Morris, Sandra Gunderson and Eric Zahnd; Row 3: Bryan Noe, Chris McCoy, Dena Geyer, Tricia Kelly, JaNessa Simmons, Sheri Williams; Back: Bradley Cordell, Amy Newton, Rodney Smith, Jeff Holmes, Donnie Burns and Lynette Moore. 130 5! DramaIArt

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Most parents want their chil- dren to take at least one year of a foreign language. tAs if English wasnlt hard enoughD At first, thatls what most students think, but gradually they start to like it. It really makes you think, and itls kind of exciting, too. I mean, you can talk to your mom in Spanish or French, and she wonlt know what you say! ' liActually taking a language is fun. It teaches you a lot more than just how to speak a language? stated Trisha Teitz ,86. Mrs. Teresa Kent, Spanish teacher, thinks that everyone should take a foreign language because ita foreign language gives insight to another country and its cultures. Itls also good mental practice conjugating the verbs; it exercises the mind. Besides, itls fun! iiSpanish helped me to under- stand foreign cultures and lan- Spanish Club members consist of Front: Jennifer Watson, Trisha Tietz, Amy Schwichtenberg, Kathy Wise, Tammy Wil- son, Suzy Garrison, Dianne Miller, Nancy Neil, Jamie Young, Stacey Dunn and Mrs. Teresa Kent, sponsor; Row 2: Rhett Bowlin, Lori Bachman, Angela Schottel, Chris McCoy, Kelly Limle, Jennifer Myers, Julie Meade, John Hickman, Kevin Sprouse and Rob Wise; Row 3: Melanie Odle, Chris Smith, Kirk Heinz, Brad Am, Bradley Cordell, Lisa Riley, Traci Spillman, Sheri Carter, Jill Dudley, Warren Hurley and Tim Sprague; Row 4: Lisa Tiedemann, Jeanie Younger, Kerri Coder, Tina Ury, Trena Wright, Tyra Turner, Cathy Devers, Leslie Maris, Carmen Way, Janice Mullins, Lisa Mulvaney, Lisa Robinson and Scott Van- over; Row 5: Bud Coffman, Mark Neil, Leigh Ann Moutrey, Wendy Shores, Donna Ramsel, Rusty Richardson, Henry Way, Alan Barr and Louie Schultz; Back: Shawna Conner, Lori Ware, Debbie Sprague, Kelly Klotz, Donna Salisbury, Sherry Fannon, Kelli Gardner, Sandy Barnett, Lori Town- send, Bobbie Thomas and Shawn Hale. 132 JForeign Languages guages better? commented Brenda Gates l86. Some people never get the chance to understand the language of another country. If you would ever like to travel, a foreign language iihelps you understand things, and you wont need to carry a dictionary around all the time in a foreign country? commented Amy Madsen 87, a second year Latin stUdent. itLanguage also helps to create a better understanding of English words because of its direct relation with our languagefl stated Gates. I want to be a psychiatrist, and Latin helps me to understand many words that have to do with psychiatry? stated Madsen. Michelle Chleborad l88 chose to learn French. liIf I visit a foreign country or maybe meet a foreign person, a foreign language would be necessary? Ellen Bales ,86 explained that Its a small world - united tbro ugh foreign languages a foreign language iihelps a lot with everything you do involving lan- guages of any kind. It may not be necessary, but it is certainly beneficial. In the past few years, many immigrants have come to the United States from Mexico, Cuba and various other countries. With so many people in the United States who dont speak fluent English, many companies that deal with these people prefer to hire someone who speaks another lan- guage. itI think that by being bilin- gual, you have more job opportUni- ties open to youii comments Tina Ury 88, a first year Spanishi student. If you ever get a chance to take a foreign language, do. It is fun, and it opens doors that arenlt open for those who don,t speak a foreign language. - Amy Schwichtenberg Latin C