Stanton County High School - Trojan Yearbook (Johnson, KS)

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Dec 14,1982 The pep club cheer all five Trojan teams to victory against Syracuse proving that REAL Trojan pride is alive at SC. Nov 6, 1982 The SCHS cross-country team cap- tures the class 2A second- place title showing that REAL Trojan men aren’t just bumps on a log. Troian Flashback Crazed Trojan Kidnaps Greek Beauty In what appeared to be an irrational act. Paris (Son of Priam, the King of Troy) today broke into the royal palace of King Menelaus of Sparta and kidnapped Menelaus’ wife Helen, pans succeeded in spiriting Helen out of Sparta and crossed the Aegean Sea to Troy before the act was discovered. A spokesman for King Menelaus said the Spartans will do ever- ything in their power to recover Helen, even if it means a ten year siege of Troy. Achilles, famed Greek warrior, indicated that he would join the rescue party. In a press conference outside the walls of Troy. Paris, accompanied by Helen who appeared to be suffering from the Stock- holm Syndrome (intense identification with one's captor), responded to the Greek threats by saying. If it’s a fight they want, a fight they’ll get. 11

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Part I, Sports And Festivals Great Moments In Trojan History Athletic prowess is the hallmark of all great Trojan civilizations and SC Tro- jans are no exception. SC athletes compiled a 1982-83 season record which would turn a Troy Trojan or a USC Trojan green with envy. Following are some of the outstanding mo- ments in Trojan Sports History. Nov 18, 1982: Seven football players are se- lected to All-League positions demonstrating that REAL Trojan men don't let pain interfere with performance. Nov 6, 1982 The SCHS cross-country team capture the class 2A title showing that REAL Trojan women are known for more than their beauty. Nov 6,1982 For the first time in Trojan histo- ry. the volleyball team advance to the state tournament proving that REAL Trojan wom- en not only “SET high goals but also achieve them. Dec 14, 1982: Allyn Pepper gets in a little practice against the Bulldogs in preparation for the State finals. 10

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r— Trojans Take Sub-State “I can’t think for you. ladies. de- clares Coach Porter after a long game. Debbie bumps the ball as Lori backs her up.-Photos by Fred Love 12 You got to Bump to set. You got to Set to spike. You got to Bump, Set, Spike! For the first time in Trojan history the girls volleyball team captured the title of Sub- State Champions. Determined to inflict a loss on their most formidable rival at the Sub-State tournament at Meade on Octo- ber 30. the Trojans defeated Meade in two non-stop, exciting games. 15-4, 15- 6. The Trojans went on to State only to be defeated by Garden Plain in the first round. Meade was the only other team to defeat the Trojans during the season. The team chalked up the best record any Tro- jan volleyball team has ever had with 23 wins and 3 losses. Coach Porter commented. It was a tre- mendous season! We played aggressively at the net through bumping, setting, and spiking as well as blocking. Serves im- proved from last year, and the team atti- tude prevailed. After the State tournament at Sterling, the team, coaches, and managers stayed on an extra night at Hutchinson and en- joyed their annual volleyball trip with the money they had earned by sponsoring a community car wash.-Copy by Tara Stein, photos by Ann Davis Debbie receives a hearty Great Job” from Sheila. Two All-Leaguers. Larilee and Jill, at- tempt to block a spike from the Sublette team.