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

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The Elite With such officers as Jean Mo- loney, president; Malisha Small, vice president and Kevin Walsh, secretary-treasurer; the govern- ment should be so lucky! With Jean having been in office four years and Malisha and Kevin backing her up with three years experience each, they ought to be ready for the big leagues. This year one of the decisions the class made was to be trend setters. The seniors shelled out $250 to have their senior section printed in col- or. As for the money they have left, they’ll spend that on their class trip. Where are they going? They won’t know ’till they get there. by Kevin Walsh Photo by Brett Henderson Open Lunch “Remember, open lunch is a privilege ... ”, were the last few words the seniors heard as the bell rang for the first day of open lunch of the year. They do take this as a privilege, scrounging for money, spending their last pen- nies, and asking anyone with a car for a ride to one of the many fast- food restaurants in town. Due to lack of money, some students can still be found in the school’s cafe- teria on certain days. This year the school’s lunch break was extended by five min- utes, giving the seniors more time to eat and get back to their classes. Whether they have to walk, push- start their car, or have someone pick them up, the seniors all make an attempt to out for lunch, aban- doning the underclassmen, ma- rooned in the lunch room, by Kevin Walsh Photos by Kevin Walsh 9

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All Through The Years “Well, I gues we’ve been together for a million years” . Well not quite that long but twelve years can sure seem that long at times. There are three students in this years senior class who have attended St. Xavier’s all twelve years. Known as pioneers these students are: Brett Henderson, Jean Moloney, and Kevin Walsh. PI-O-NER noun one who goes before to prepare the way for another. As defined in Winstons dictionary. This definition is similar to that of St. Xavier’s pioneers. These unique few have seen many students and teachers come and go. They have made new friendships to replace the old ones. But they have endured the best of time and remained perma- nent “fixtures” of St. Xavier’s. The pioneers seem to share a special closeness. Jean states, “You have to be special to be hear your entire twelve years. Most people couldn’t take it.” As pioneers these students have many memories. They can recall when the junior high and high school were separated, when the cafete- ria offered a breakfast program in the mornings, and when most of the teachers were sisters. Along with special memories of times the three of them have had together. Now that the end of their time together is near, the pioneers are looking forward to starting a new part of their lives. But they hope to keep in touch and remain friends even after their high school years have ended. In closing, Jean adds, “We’re all a good bunch of kids.” by Emily Todd photo by Debi Hughbanks £ £ We’re a good bunch of kids. % y -Jean Moloney C C I survived 12 years of catholic school. % -Brett Henderson C 4 I just hope we’ll all keep in touch, y y -Kevin Walsh 8

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The Future Awaits The future can be a scary thing to think about. Especially the im- mediate future after high school. There are many choices a highs- chool senior is faced with. Let’s examine a few: COLLEGE: This is a common and expensive way to further one’s education. But grants, scholar- ships, and loans are available to make college possible. ARMED FORCES: Any one of the armed forces can make an in- teresting career, or provide finan- cial help to attend college. WORKING: If a student al- ready knows “what he wants to be when he grows up”, getting a job in a related field may be the right thing to look into. But whatever you choose, be sure it is what you really want, and work hard to achieve your goals. By Emily Todd Photo by Debi Hughbanks You’ve Got The Look Fashion is an important part of most high school students’ lives, and the senior class was no exception. In a survey given to the seniors, it was revealed that denim was the hottest clothing trend of the past year. Old denim has taken on new twists. Frosted or “acid washed” denim was very popular in jackets and skirts as well as jeans. Another favored way to wear jenas was to recycle them. Old, faded jeans took on a new look when sprinkled with bleach or accentuated by a few holes in strategic places. Other popular looks in fashion were bright primary colors such as blue, green, and red. On the other hand, earth tones like khaki and brown were fashionable when paired with brown or other pastel shades. The emphasis in fashion this year was CASUAL. Most students could be seen in jeans, sweaters, t-shirts, or sweats on a regular basis. Comfort and style seemed to go hand-in-hand. Feet also became a fashion statement. Some new looks in fashion included ankle boots in brown or black, and white canvas shoes that could be worn with any outfit. Now, let’s talk accessories. An outfit could take on several different looks when the right accessories were added. Jewelry, belts, scarves, hats, watches, and sunglasses in many different colors and styles were used to accessorize one’s wardrobe. There were many popular name brands also. Among them were Guess, Pepe, Levi, and Esprit. But no matter how the seniors were dressed, they were always a “together” group of students. By Emily Todd Photo by Debi Hughbanks 10 Seniors Designed by Emily Todd