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

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“Ain’t nobody better than a Trojan — We’ll prove it every Friday night.’’-Bret Kendrick Darin receives a hand off from Kelly, while the Trojans offensive line makes a hole for him. — Photo by David Parman 1 Coach Carruth and Morris give the team final instructions before the game. Q efeating all their opponents in League. District. Bi-District, and Regional play to qualify for Sub-State, the SCHS football team advanced further in the play-offs than any other team in the school’s history. The Trojans fought hard in the Sub-State game against the Sterling Black Bears but came up one touchdown short at the State play-offs. The best memory of the season was prob- ably the 21-0 victory over Syracuse when the team avenged their '81 defeat by the Bull- dogs. Art Carruth. who completed his first season as SCHS football coach, comment- ed. The team’s main strength was the players’ pride in themselves and the be- lief that they could beat anyone. They had to play every game against opponents who were sky high because we were ranked 1 all year. My greatest admiration for the players was for their excellent attitude and display of good sportsmanship. They were truly a class group to work with all year.’’ Gary Whaley and David Smith were named All-State by the Wichita Eagle-Beacon. Kelly Von Hemel received All-State honorable mention. All three players were named All-State by the Hutchinson News. An unprecedented seven SCHS players were made All-League: Kelly Von Hemel. Gary Whaley. Bret Kendrick. Da- vid Smith. Bryan Zollinger. Curt Jones and Rick Stein. Wes Grover. Allyn Pepper and Lindsay Hoopingarner made All-League hon- orable mention. — Copy by Brenda Morris, photos by Jerry Sipes. Tonya Neilan and Da- vid Parman. The Trojans dog pile on opponents. Looking for the endzone. Rick sprints down field for the touchdown. 21

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rTrojans Make Sub-State Playoffs SCHS 33 Walsh 0 SCHS 40 Sublette 0 SCHS 29 Holcomb 0 SCHS 29 Lakin 0 SCHS 38 Hugoton 0 SCHS 15 Cimarron 7 SCHS 25 S.W.H. 0 SCHS 24 Elkhart 18 SCHS 12 Stockton 10 SCHS 31 Meade ‘6 SCHS 21 Syracuse 0 SCHS 6 Sterling 12 The '82 football team included, back row: Steve Fulton. Todd Bordewick. Todd Barkes. Curtis Jones. John Nicholas, Wes Grover. Bryan Zollinger. Jeff Arnold. Carey Boles. Tom McKee. Phil Duran. Cary Mangels. Mid- dle row: Coach Morris. David Hudgens. Dwayne Bodey. Lindsay Hoopingarner. Monte Neilan. David Smith. Allyn Pepper. Mark Winger. Shane Darrough, 'Tony Schweizer. Stacey Zimmerman. Clinton Bow- ers. Coach Carruth. Front row: Lance Hoo- pingarner. Gary Whaley. Bill Twilleger. Darin Post. Bret Kendrick. Kelly Von Hemel. Rick Stein. Greg Barton. Lyle Hoopingarner. Scott Whaley. While Kelly holds the ball. Phil attempts the extra point. David and Darin attempt to block a pass while Allyn looks on.

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Larilee Brightens The Skyline Brenda, Larilee, Tami and Becky watch the game intensely while Chad and Reagan dream about their future high school days at SCHS. Escort Theron Snowbarger gives his Queen Larilee Martin a gigantic kiss. Best Friends Brenda gives Larilee a sincere hug. Queen Lari- lee and escort Theron direct Reagan and Chad to their seats.