St Xavier High School - Xaverian Yearbook (Junction City, KS)

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September 21, the day before the Homecoming game against the Blue Valley Rams, was filled with many events. As the students wandered into school Friday morning they were greeted by one of the many St. Xavier traditions. The cheerleaders and some of the Pep Club members had decorated the halls and lockers the night be- fore with rolls and rolls of mask- ing tape and crepe paper. A mass was celebrated in honor of Homecoming. Later the Pep Club practiced their formation for half-time on the Junction City High field. A pep rally high-lighted the day with the cheerleaders doing a skit and a routine. The Pep Club mem- bers spread their spirit to every- one, and even the football players got into the cheers. That night in the assembly room, the Pep Club gave a ban- quet honoring football and volley- ball players, their coaches and the candidates. After that some mem- bers of Pep Club, football and vol- leyball players joined with the cheerleaders to “t.p.” houses. Saturday morning some Pep Club members gathered at school to decorate the assembly room for the party later that night. The senior Pep Club girls got the field ready by setting up a platform for the royalty. Then the long awaited half-time finally came and candidates Elaine Mika, Judy Morse and Bet- tina Michaelis were escorted on the field by Grant Collins, senior, Phil Mudd, junior, and Ray Hu- lett, senior. The Pep Club formed an “80” in honor of the graduating seniors, while the cheerleaders did a routine to the theme of Home- Good Times Return ABOVE: After Elaine Mika is crowned Homecoming Queen, she and her court wait on the field, while her song is being played. (Photo by Deppish) RIGHT: 1978 Homecoming Queen Chris Mudd and the 1979 candidates, Bettina Michaelis, Elaine Mika and Judy Morse await half-time. (Photo by Gannon) 4 Homecoming coming, “Good Times” by Chic. When the routine ended Elaine Mika was crowned the 1979 Homecoming Queen. She chose as her song, “You Decorated My Life” by Kenny Rogers. Chris Mudd, the 1978 queen, presented the royal blue cape as Monsignor placed the crown on Elaine’s head. Carrying the bouquet of 12 roses was Stacy Schaffer escorted by crown-bearer Chris Morse. The candidates, Pep Club officers and sponsors each received a corsage, which was a gold mum with a blue and gold football. The announcer for the half-time festivities was Danny Kippes. The victory over the Blue Val- ley Rams boosted everyone’s spir- its and the well chosen theme “Good Times” existed throughout the night. After the game, students gath- ered in the assembly room for a Homecoming dance, which was given by the Pep Club. Music was provided by a St. Xavier alumnus, Greg Bantugan. ABOVE: Msgr. Keugan crowns the 1979 Homecoming Queen, Elaine Mika. (Photo by Crawford)

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 CO UN STUDENT LIF Hectic! That’s just one of the perfect words to escribe the life of a fairly active student at St. 1 Xaviers. Hours can range anywhere from getting up at 5:00 am for 6:00 am basketball practice, to working till 10:00 pm. This doesn’t include studying! Ah yes! Students must find time for studying, even if it’s during the first few min- utes before morning practice or studying till midnight to cram for that ever-important test. Students have seen many changes in their life style during the school years. For instance the seniors have an open lunch hour which first started in 1978. Also at St. X., students have a smaller number of people in their classes, un- like 10 years ago. The reason for this, as report- ed by Sister Frederic, is that the enrollment has declined steadily. Hopefully in 10 years, the yearbook will be able to report an increase! Phil Mudd, Alfred Jackson, Yvonne Quinton, Tricia Tomandl and Laura Hackley pose for the different styles of students fashions. (Photo by Deppish) Student L.ife 3

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BELOW: Kim Charowhas, John Boiler donated by Hebert’s Bakery. (Photos by and Beatrice Perkins enjoy the food pre- Gannon) pared by Pep Club at the banquet. Cake ABOVE: Patty Folwell and Yvonne Quinton boogie to the disco beat of Greg Bantugan. (Photo by Craw- ford) LEFT: Elaine Mika and her escort Grant Collins, stand proudly after the crowning. (Photo by Deppish) Homecoming 5