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

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1984 volume:

forever oung Alay God bless and keep you always May your wishes all come true May you always do for others And let others do for you Alay you build a ladder to the stars And climb on every rung May you stay forever young Alay you stay forever young Alay you grow up to be righteous May you grow up to be true Alay you always know the truth And see the lights surrounding you Alay you always be courageous Stand upright and be strong Alay you stay forever young Alay you stay forever young Alay your hands always be busy Alay your feet always be swift Alay you have a strong foundation When the winds of changes shift Alay your heart always be joyful Alay your song always be sung Alay you stay forever young Alay you stay forever young — Nob 'Dylan FOREVER YOUNG Copyright 1973. 1974 Ram’s Horn Musi Used by permission. All rights reserved. A toast to your memories and to you, Trojans May you stay . . forever Voimg Stanton County High Johnson, Kansas The senior class officers included, from McKinney, treasurer. Jill Snook, secre- left to right: Lindsay Hoopingarner. ser- tary. David Smith. Stuco. Todd Barkes. geant at-arms; Robyn Willinger. Stuco. president. Rejeana Terrill, vice-president. Tamara May God bless and keep you always May your wishes all come true May you always do for others And let others do for you May you build a ladder to the stars And climb on every rung May you stay forever young Seniors Of 1984 Shane Darrough Rejeana Terrill David Smith 2 Shirley Schmitt Greg Barton Janette Trujillo Donne! Murray Lindsay Hoopingarner Robyn Willinger Bryan Tammy Jon Zollinger Sherwood Sosa Darin Lorri Randy Post Banning Vader James Pam Curtis Everett Kirkland Jones Mark Tamara Bill Winger McKinney Twilleger The escorts and attendants were, back: Junior Gina McElroy, escorted by Rick Stein� Sophomore Melody Martin, escorted by Dru Davidson� Freshman Kristin Hoopingarner. escorted by Chris Lewis. Senior candidates were, front: Jill Snook, escorted by David Smith� Queen Robyn Willinger. escorted by Lindsay Hoopingarner� and Tamara McKinney, escorted by Bill Twilleger. Robyn's smile is an indication of how much she is enjoying the ceremony� to top off her night. Lindsay gives her a kiss after presenting her with the crown. Robyn Reigns Over Fall Festival Court Escorting mascots Scott Tucker and Jocelyn Umberger are seniors Bill Twilleger and Tamara McKinney. Attendants and escorts slop to pose before taking their places on the field. Jill’s expression shows her enchantment with the magic of the evening. fy obyn Willinger won the hearts of her court and fans when she was crowned Fall Festival Queen by her es- cort. Lindsay Ffoopingarner. on October 7. 1983. The Fall Festival ceremony preceded a triumphant 48-6 win over the Flolcomb Longhorns. Everyone at SCHS anticipated the different days of Spirit Week. The activities this year included T-Shirt Day on Monday. Hillbilly Day on Tuesday, and Crazy Flair Day on Wednesday. Thursday students assembled in the evening for an exciting bonfire, and Friday was the traditional 'Snaz” Day with everyone dressing up in his or her best clothes. Copy by Tamara McKinney, photos by Tonya Neilan, Donnie Morgan. Lyle Floopingarner. Hillbilly Day found these students laid back in typical Ozark fashion. Back: Kent Martin. David Fludgens. Ashley Cockrum. Toby Fluffman. Front: Dalyn Figgins. Lorri Ban- ning. Brandon Teeter. Tammy Sherwood, Cary Mangels. Melody reveals her astonishment at the predicament she's in at the homecoming pep rally. The varsity cheerleaders perform a western routine at the homecoming pep rally. The junior boys get fired up for Friday’s game at the bonfire Thursday night. 9 Seniors Darin Post and Pam Kirkland wail to be introduced to the crowd, while ju- niors Cary Mangels and Pam Hebberd can't wait for the ceremony to end. J he evening of January 6 found ev- eryone waiting in anticipation as Ja- nette Trujillo was crowned the 1984 Winter Festival Queen. The festivities were made complete by the giant size Precious Moments” background, combined with the song Spend My Life With You.” Accents of silver tinsel and Roman-style pillars added a touch of grandeur and class creating a capti- vating scene.-Copy by Tamara McKin- neys Photos by Tonya Neilan and Don- nie Morgan. Senior candidale Rejeana Terrill congratulates Janette Trujillo on her new role as Winter Festi- val Queen. Flashdance Day. a new addition to Spirit Week, was especially popular with Tamara McKinney. Debbie Ashida. Keri Roach. Jimmy Flarrell. Lori Mitchell. Audrey Shironaka. Randy Vader crowns Janette with the dignity befitting a queen. Senior Rejeana Terrill poses demurely with escort Bryan Zollinger during the ceremony, while later she lets down her hair to participate in a class yell with senior Pam Kirkland. Escorts pause with candidates and atten- dants long enough to get a quick picture before taking off to win the upcoming game with Lakm. Sophomore escort Lyle Hoopingarner and freshman escort Rob- ert Harrell made sure that Kim Darrough and Amber Snowbarger got front row seats. Amber Snowbarger shows that she de- serves a place on the basketball team dur- ing this Spirit Week pep rally competi- tion. Well camouflaged in their “special forces apparel are Randall Lauppe. Edward Hurd. Tony Schweizer. Jimmy Harrell. Lorane Truji- llo. 11 12 May your bauds always be busy May your feet always be swift May you have a strong foundation When the winds of changes shift May your heart always be joyful May your song always be sung May you stay forever young Zrojan Sports football 14 Spirit (froups ..................17 Cross Country ...................20 Volleyball ......................22 basketball 24 Crack ...........................28 Golf ............................82 13 Trojans Soak The Cobras 23-6 At State Despite pouring rain, icy winds, and freezing temperatures, the SCHS foot- ball team succeeded in capturing the class 3A championship at the K-State stadium in Manhattan on November 36. 1983. The mighty Trojans defeated the Jackson Heights Cobras 33 to 6 before an extremely loyal Stanton County crowd. The game marked the first time in history that any Hi- Plains League football team had played for the 3A state title. The Trojans will always remember their first experience playing on artificial turf. Despite the unfamiliar conditions, the Trojans opened the game with a crucial blow. On the first play from the line of scrimmage. Rick Stein sprinted eighty yards for a touchdown. Not long after, the Trojans were back in scor- ing position. Rick Stein again took the hand off and went two yards for the second touchdown. Bill Twilleger caught the pass for the two-point conversion. Darin Post scored the third and final touchdown when he plunged in from the one-yard line. Shane Dar- rough kicked the extra point to make the score 31 to 0. Todd Barkes barreled through the line to block a Cobra punt which bounced into the endzone for a safety, ending the Trojan scoring for the day. The Cobras’ only points of the game came in the second half of the ball game. Following the game, the team returned to the hotel where they rested and thawed out for the trip home. The trip home was not a com- fortable one. Due to an electrical failure, the heater and the lights on the bus were out of order. The team made it as far as Dodge City before the wintery weather forced them to seek shelter at the Welcome Inn. The next day. the team finally made it home after a long but exciting trip to eastern Kansas. - Copy by Bill Twilleger. photos by Tonya Nei- lan and Ann Davis. Following tremendous blocking. Rick Stein breaks through the hole and sloshes for an eighty-yard touchdown on the first play of the game. -Topeka Capitol, photo by Jeff Jacobson. Moments after the Trojan victory had soaked in. Coach Carruth accepts the championship trophy. The Trojans celebrate their 33 to 6 victory over the Jackson Heights Cobras for the state championship title. The Trojans score for the second time on a well-executed play from the one-yard line. 14 Even the harshest weather cannot stop the mighty Trojan fans and cheerleaders from displaying their loyalty to their team. Lost but loyal. Ashley watches Lorane. Pam and Rejeana lift the dampened spirits of the crowd. Team Reaps Record Number Of Honors; Smith Makes All-Class The 1983 football season proved to be nearly everything the Trojans had hoped for. The team’s only loss was to the Lakin Broncs when the Trojans were defeated in a gruel- ing. double-overtime game by a score of 19 to 13. The Trojans closed their season by win- ning the class 2A state title at Manhattan, ending the season with an unmatched SCHS record of 12 and I. Although the teamwork of the players was the pride of the team, many awards were given for individual performances. —Copy by Bill Twilleger Coach of the Year and Shrine Bowl Coach Art Carruth All-State. All-Class. Shrine Browl Player 79 David Smith All State. 2A 79 David Smith, offense, defense 16 Phillip Duran, defense 12 Bryan Zollinger, punter Honorable Mention All-State 12 Bryan Zollinger, offense 61 Mark Winger, offense 72 Curtis Jones, defense 22 Darin Post, defense 24 Lindsay Hoopingarner. defense 49 Rick Stein, offense All-Area man 72 Curtis Jones 79 David Smith 12 Bryan Zollinger 24 Lindsay Hoopingarner 22 Darin Post 61 Mark Winger All-League. 2 A 61 Mark Winger, offense, defense 22 Darin Post, defense 88 Bill Twilleger. offense 72 Curtis Jones, defense 22 Lindsay Hoopingarner. offense, defense 12 Bryan Zollinger, punter 49 Rick Stein, offense 16 Phillip Duran, defense 79 David Smith, offense, defense All-League Honorable Mention 22 Darin Post, offense 21 Shane Darrough. kicker 12 Bryan Zollinger 72 Curtis Jones, offense 49 Rick Stein, defense 69 Cary Mangels, defense The Trojan football team included, front row: Edward Hurd. Shaun Troutman. Jeff Hurlburt. Phillip Duran. Rick Stein. Mark Winger. Shane Darrough. Greg Barton. Darin Post. Clinton Bowers. Scott Whaley. Chris Lewis. Middle row: Coach Art Carruth. Brian Sheppard. Lance Hoopingarner. Randy Vader. Curtis Jones. David Smith. Todd Barkes. Bryan Zol- linger. David Hudgens. Cary Mangels. Lyle Hoopingarner. Lindsay Hoopingarner. Dirk Cockrum. Assistant Coach Ark Morris. Back row: Chris Cockreham. Brandon Teeter. Rob- ert Harrell. Randall Lauppe. John Nicholas. Dru Davidson, Jeff Arnold. Bill Twilleger. Tom McKee. Monte Neilan, Dalyn Figgins. Stacy Zimmerman. Mark Lauppe. Travis Winger. Tony Schweizer. Stacy Winger. Mike Claassen. SCHS Scoreboard SCHS 42 Walsh. Colo. 6 SCHS 48 Holcomb 6 SCHS 27 Syracuse 3 SCHS 21 Leoti 6 SCHS 31 Meade 14 SCHS 12 Ashland 0 SCHS 36 Cimarron 0 SCHS 40 Elkhart 6 SCHS 21 Ness City 14 SCHS 13 Lakin 19 SCHS 43 Sublette 0 SCHS 18 Garden Plain 0 SCHS 23 Jackson Heights 6 16 The pom pon squad included Tammy Rector. Au- drey Shironaka. Vanessa Brown. Kristen Hoopin- garner. Nicki Berndt. Lori Brown. Kim Darrough. co-captain; Donnel Murray, captain. Above. Lori Brown wrinkles her nose at the thought of Working in a Coal Mine.” Top. Adding some magic to homecoming night, Vanessa. Kim. Audrey, and Nicki get on down. Flashdance Inspires Higli-Energy Routines, Squad Turns State Fair Flashdance” seemed to be the word for the 83-’84 pom pon squad. All eight of the girls made up high energy routines with the moves and skills that they learned at camp in Hays. They performed to songs such as Some Kind of Friend.” Maniac. Betty Lou.” Electric Avenue. and In the Mood.” Even though one half of this year's squad was new. they gained experience at the State Fair in Hutchinson, worked concessions, and held a car wash to raise money for their organization. Pom pon squad members lead the band through the streets of Hutchinson. 17 SC Cheerleaders Smashin’ 'Em rhe cheerleaders, with their new members, new moves. and new cheers, led Pep Club members and loyal Trojan followers in cheers and yells. The six varsity and four junior varsity cheerleaders again attended camp during the summer at Hays University where they learned new cheers, brushed up on old ones. and. of course, endured the infamous food. Throughout the year the cheerleaders spent time after school making spirit posters for the halls and gym. Ashley Cockrum was elected captain by the rest of the squad. Senior Rejeana Terrill traveled to Manhattan in August to help cheer David Smith on in the Shrine Bowl. The spirit rises as varsity cheerleaders perform the B-E-S-T chant. w The cheerleaders collapse after a pyramid, smashing the crowd with their new Smash ’Em ’ cheer. Whoopin’ it up during the SC v$. CantonGalva game at the state basketball tournament. Scott Whaley and Stacey Zim- merman make sure the SC girls hear their support. 18 r Club shirts, lance at the wearing the We Are S c T he successful teams of SC gave the Pep Club members a chance to strut their stuff. Most members went to every game, home and away, wear ing new shirts designed by Kraig Dex- ter. Pep Club members also voted on male escorts and themes for the Fall and Winter Festivals. The Pep Club bought the materials and did the decorating for the homecoming fes- tivities as well. rhe SCHS Pep Club included, back row: Phillip Duran. Dru Davidson. Rick Stein, president: David Smith. Bryan Zollinger. Dirk Cockrum. Robert Flarrell. Lori Mitchell, vice president. Debbie Ashida. Stuco: Audrey Shiron- aka. Mari Rios. Julie Jones. Shaun Troutman. Tom McKee. Tony Crow. David Fludgens. Mark Winger. Robyn Willinger. Keri Roach. Lori Carrithers. Lori Brown. Sarah Flume. Amber Snow barger. Second row: Lori Tilley. Sheila Wilkerson. Jill Snook. Mike Fleadley. Chris Cockreham. Brandon Teeter. Vanessa Brown. Angie Sanchez. Olga Blanca. Dee Dee Rains. Lucy Trujullo. Shannon Chaffin. Kristen Floopin- garner. Lance Hoopingarner. Scott El- lis. Candi Morris. LaDonna Sheppard. Jo Del I Littlefield, sponsor. Joy Noble, cheerleader sponsor. Third row.- Cindy Bitner. Shelley Arnold. Kim Darrough. John Nicholas. Cary Mangels. Tamara McKinney. Tonya Neilan. Candi Fig- gins. Marcella Cummings. Nicki Berndt. Kristina Martin. Tammy Rec- tor. Kelli Shore. Becky Bunting. Fourth row. Donnel Murray. Lorri Banning. Peggy Everett. Tammy Anderson. Mi- chelle Vader. Tanna Gildhouse. Beth Barber. Keri Ramsay. Bottom row. Ka- ren Slaven. Lorane Trujillo. Ashley Cockrum. Gina McElroy. Rejeanna Terrill. Pam Flebberd. Above. Rick Stein. PepClub president, leads Dalyn Figgins and Dru Davidson as well as other football players in a cheer at a fall pep rally. 19 Girls Take Second, Boys Place Fourth At State Meet Four SC Runners Make All-State “JT he 1983 Stanton County Trojans cross � country teams closed the season with strong performances at the State meet in Wamego. The girls team placed second with 75 points behind Cimarron with 37 points. The boys team placed fourth with 78 points. Ahead of them were Aktell with 72 points. Wathena with 65 points, and the first-place team. Berean Acade- my. with 64 points. Of all the 2A male runners. Merwyn Snowbarger placed third with a fine time of 10:07� Jessie Ybarra was one step behind at 10:08. plac ing fourth: and Benny Ybarra finished ninth with a time of 10:34. For the 2A girls. Kelli Shore placed second with a time of 12:23. These outstanding finishes earned the four runners All-State honors. At state meets. SC boys have had three cham- pionships. nine second-place finishes, and seven third-place finishes. SC girls have had three championships, two sec- ond-place finishes, and one third-place finish. Four seniors ran cross country. They were Robyn Willinger. Rejeana Ter- rill. Jon Sosa, and Kent Martin, -copy by Rejeana Terrill, photos by Tony Neilan and Ann Davis. The cross country team included, back row: Coach Arkie Morris. Jessie Ybarra. Pete Montoya. Jon Sosa. Merwyn Snow barger. Kent Martin. Jimmy Harrell. Jim Sipes. Rex Julian. Edward Hurd. Benny Ybarra. Front row: Assistant Coach Shar- on Porter. Mari Rios. Sheila Schmitt. Ka- ren Slaven. Robyn Willinger. Rejeana Ter- rill. Kristina Martin, and Kelli Shore. Merwyn Snowbarger placed first at the Stanton County meet and Jessie Ybarra placed second. Both runners made All State. Benny hard word and dedjcatiop earned him an All State title. All-State runner Kelli Shore collapses after the Stanton County Invitat looal. meet. 20 logging lots of hours in the activity bus is not unusual for cross country teams who have made the trip to the state meet twenty-three times. The Cross Country teams have been the most successful teams in S.C.H.S. sports history. Anticipating the finish line. Jon Sosa picks up the pace. Eddie Hurd strives to put forth his best efforts. Before the state meet. Shei- la. Mari. Karen, and Robyn nervously jog the course. Exhausted after an ex cep tional race. Kent Martin doubles over to catch his breath. 21 Girls’ Volleyball More Bounce To The Ounce A young Trojan volleyball team and new coach Deniese Tuxhorn faced tough competition but still claimed one first-place trophy during the sea son. The SCHS volleyball team was fired up and ready to take first when they arrived at the Rolla Invitational. They defeated Southwestern Heights. Copeland. Elkhart, and Rolla for their first place tro- phy. At the sub-state game held at Meade, the girls played a tough game against the Meade Buffaloes but were defeated 13-15. The team finished the season with a 13-11 record, acquiring valuable experience along the way. During the season, the girls raised money for a trip to Hays by holding a bake sale. At Hays, the girls went to the university to watch the Tigers' volleyball team play. As the team grasp hands before another round of battle against Rolla. Tuxhorn gives last minute instructions. Lori Mitchell skillfully maneuvers the ball into the opponent's court with a powerful spike. The Trojan volleyball team included, back row: Beth Barber. Lori Carrithers. Debbie Ashida. Lori Tilley. Candi Eiggins. Keri Roach. Krrtten Hoopmgarner. Middle row: Coach Deniese Tuxhorn. LaDonna Shep- pard. Amber Snowbarger. Sarah Hume. Becky Bunt ing. Lori Mitchell. Melody Martin, assistant coach Joy Noble. Front row: Sheila Wilkerson. Shannon Chaffin. Becky Horton. Donnie Morgan. Tammy An derson. Copy by Vanessa Brown, photos by Tonya Neilan. Donnie Morgan, and Lyle Hoopmgarner 22 Lite Straining to make a save. Sheila wonders whether she will get the ball to the setter. Deniese Tuxhorn. SCHS' new volleyball coach, refuses to throw in the towel de- spite seasonal setbacks. All League setter Debbie Ashida bumps as accurately as she sets. Keri dives for the ball in an intense game against Meade. 23 Mead Sublette Cimarron Holcomb SCHS| SCHS SCHS SCHS SCHS SCHS SCHS SCHS SCHS SCHS 38 Perry ton 45 liberal 87 Hugoton 47 llly$$ s Meade Sprmgiioikl Sublet u- Syracuse Hugoton Walsh Syracuse Holcomb Ashland 51 63 Canton loalva Girls Down Blue jays To Win Sub-State After taking second-place three years in a row at the sub-state tournament, the SCHS girls basketball team finally claimed the sub state championship by defeating the Ashland Blue jays. Varsity Coach Tom Ger- man commented. 'The secret to winning the sub state is the determination of the players. We had decided on November 17 of 1983 that we would make the state play offs. As we believed in ourselves, others came to believe also. Following their defeat of Ashland, the Tro- jan girls proceeded to Topeka where they competed in the state playoffs. In the first round, the girls were defeated by Canton- Galva. who went on to win the state cham- pionship. If an award were given for hus tie. desire, and hard work, the Trojan girls would be state champs hands down. re- marked Coach German. The girls record at the end of the season was 16 wins and 8 losses. The girls placed first at sub state, third in league, third in the Seward County Invitational, and fourth in the league tournament. Sheila Wilkerson was named to the all tournament team at league and Robyn Willinger was named All- League and honorable mention All-State, named All League and honorable mention All-State. 24 With a look of frustration. Lori Mitchell pro- ceeds down the court in the game against Canton-Galva. As the team listens closely. Coach Tom Ger- man gives the final instructions before the game begins. Embracing her mother in happiness. Robyn Willinger shows real Trojan emotion after winning the sub-state tournament. Robyn’s exceptional performances during the sub- state and stale playoffs won her a place on the all area team. Jill Snook springs into the air when she is faced with a jump ball against a Canton Galva player. Watching the action. Amber Snowbarger holds the ball high, ready for anything. Rack rows Coach Tom German. Sheila Wilker son. Robyn Willinger. Debbie Ashida. Sarah Hume. Jill Snook. Sheila Schmitt. Lori Mitch- ell. Amber Snowbarger. Lori Tilley. Coach Demese Tuxhorn. Front row. Becky Bunting. Julie Jones. Mari Rios. Becky Horton. Donnie Morgan. Kelli Shore. Keri Roach. Kristina Mar tin. 25 Copy by Bill Twilleger. photos by Tonya Neilan. Lyle Hoopmgarner. Donnie Morgan Team’s Dreams Die Hard Although the Trojan boys basketball team ended the season with a winning record of 14 wins and 7 losses, the dreams of the 1983-84 season were not completely ful- filled. Coach Morris accurately stated. We had an abundance of physical talent, but lacked total commitment, and I was not able to mold the talent into a team for any length of time.' The 1983 84 season marked the first time in three years that the team did not ad vance to the state playoffs. Unfortunate- ly. the team was defeated in the first round of sub-state by the Meade Buffa loes. We must give some credit to the other teams in the Hi Plains League for their basketball talent for the 1983-84 sea- son.” commented Coach Morris. Bryan Zollinger represented the Troian team in the Dodge City Boothill Classic basketball game. Bryan also made All League and honorable mention All-State. Readier the free throw rebound. Lind- say Hoopingarner watches the Walsh op- ponent mtently. A shooting foul gives Scott tllis a chance to relax outside the lane. An alert Randy Vader studies the action on the court. — Copy by Bill Twilleger. photos by Tonya Neilan. Lyle Hoopingarner. Donnie Morgan SCHS 55 46 Liberal SCHS 74 42 Guymon SCHS 40 38 Hugoton SCHS 48 45 Ulysses SCHS 80 53 Cimarron SCHS 53 51 Lakin SCHS 72 33 Satanta SCHS 56 66 S.W.H. SCHS 68 74 Meade SCHS 75 41 Elkhart SCHS 49 53 Holcomb SCHS 52 63 Holcomb SCHS 64 62 Meade SCHS 74 58 Springfield SCHS 76 82 Sublette SCHS 64 69 Syracuse SCHS 61 48 Hugoton SCHS 66 60 Walsh SCHS 70 62 Leoti SCHS 88 52 Elkhart SCHS 52 59 Meade Back row. Coach Ken Hudson. Coach Ark Morris. Lindsay Hoopingarner. Dru Da vidson. David Smith. Bryan Zollinger. Scott Ellis. Shane Darrough. Darin Post. Coach Art Carruth. Middle row: Jim Sipes. Scott Whaley. John Nicholas. Phil Duran. Lance Hoopingarner. Cary Man- gels. Monte Neilan. Merwyn Snowbarger. Lyle Hoopingarner. Tony Schweizer. Front row: Toby Huffman. Edward Hurd. Chris Lewis. Stacey Winger. Jeff Hurlburt. Dirk Cockrum. Mike Claassen. Chris Cockre- ham. y Trojans Set New Record Win 30 Straight Meets Preparing himself mentally for the throw is as important to David Smith as preparing himself phys- ically. David placed in every meet in the shot put and hurdles, but he was undefeated in the discus and set a new school record in that event with a throw of I69'3' i JU[ — mm Lowing her landing gear. Karen Sla ven anticipates a smooth landing in the long jttpip. Karen entered both track and field events. 28 Using a characteristic gesture, nationally recognized track coach Ark Morris helps Sheila Schmitt redefine her goals. Twenty seven years of coaching finally paid off. The National High School Athletic Coaches Association Awards Committee se- lected Coach Ark Morris as national district 5 Track Coach of the Year and one of eight nominees for National High School Coach of the Year. Coach Morris was honored with a plaque at the N.H. S.A.C.A. National Conven- tion held in Lexington. Kentucky on June 29th. 1984 (winner of the National Track Coach was to be announced at that time). During Coach Morris’ career, his track teams have finished in the top six in state competi- tion seventeen times (sixteen of those fin- ishes were posted by SC teams, one by a second-place Mt. Hope team). At Stanton County. Coach Morris’ teams have won the state track championship twice, placed sec- ond seven times, and captured third place four times. Futhermore. SC athletes have won numerous league and regional champion- ships. In the twenty three years Coach Mor ris has coached at SCHS. his track teams have failed to make the top three at the league meet only twice. Coach Morris, re- counting his experiences coaching track ath- letes. modestly said. We have been blessed with great athletes here.” Copy by Bill Twil- leger and Donnie Morgan a fter going undefeated for thirty r straight track meets, the SCHS boys track tream came within three points of win- ning their third straight state championship, losing the title to Sterling. Sterling and Stan- ton County, with 64 and 61 points respective- ly. dominated the track meet. The third ranked team accumulated only 32 points. Many outstanding individual performances gave the boys their second place trophy. Bry- an Zollinger ran a personal best of 514 to take first place in the open quarter mile. David Smith threw the discus I58'4” for first place. He won third place in the shot put with a throw of 53’2 . and placed fifth in the IK) high hurdles with a time of 15.9. Merwyn Snow barger placed second in the two-mile run with a time of 9:48 and third in the mile run with a time of 4:36. Merwyn's running mate. Jesse Ybarra placed fourth in the two-mile run with a personal best of 9:52 and sixth in the mile run with a time of 4:39. The mile relay team, composed of Scott Whaley. Ben- nie Ybarra. Rick Stein, and Bryan Zollinger ran the relay in the preliminaries in 3:31:6. the relay’s fastest time for the year. They went on to place fourth in the finals. Injuries plagued the girls track team at the end of the season. Although the team had four wins and placed high in early meets, injuries and hard times eventually took their toll on an already small squad. Sheila Schmitt. who had an outstanding season as a sprinter in the ICO meter. 200 meter, and 400 meter, sacrificed her individual events at the state meet in order to run in the relays. One of the girls events which qualified for the state meet was the 880 relay, composed of Lori Tilley. Lori Mitchell. Jill Snook, and Sheila Schmitt. In the mile relay. Robyn Willinger. Jill Snook. Lori Tilley, and Sheila Schmitt also qualified for state and placed fourth with a time of 4:4.1. Jill Snook ran a 48.8 to place fifth at state in the low hurdles. Stanton County hosted three track meets in the spring, two quads and the league meet. The track team included, front row: Coach Car ruth. Merwyn Snowbarger. Brandon Teeter. Tony Schweizer. Jim Sipes. David Smith. Rick Stein. Bryan Zollinger. Mike Adams. Phil Duran. Dirk Cockrum. Toby Huffman. Scott Whaley. Coach Tuxhorn. Coach Morris. Second row. Lindsay Hoopingarner. Jesse Ybarra. Sheila Schmitt. Jill Snook. Gina Mctlroy, Debbie Ashida. Lori Mitchell. Lori Tilley. Front row. Dru Davidson. Monte Neilan. Bennie Ybarra. Amber Snowbarger. Rejeana Terrill. Keri Roach. Robyn Willinger. Karen Slaven. 29 Cross country runners Jim Sipes. Merwyn Snow barger and Jesse Ybarra transfer their long distance running abilities to the track. Merwyn and Jesse ran the mile and two mile in near state record times. Both placed at state in those events. v :. Jt Refusing to let an injury stop her from competing. Amber Snowbarger takes offjy Jior the rel y. £ Up and coming sprinterScoil Whaley ra the quarter mile in 51.6. the ICO meter i 11.46. and long jumped 2 feet. Although Monte Neilan en- tered several field events, his best event was the javelin in which he placed at most meets. Left, one of the teams most improved athletes. Toby Huffman gives 100% in the two- mile relay. Setting a new school record. Phil Duran clears the bar at 6’4 3 4”. Phillip consistently jumped 6’4 and broke his own record with a jump of 6 5” at state. Taking the handoff from Lori Tilley. Keri Roach quickly accelerates to her top speed in the 400 meter relay. After the 800 meter run. Coach Carruth helps Dirk Cockrum catch his breath. Dirk was one of the most improved members on the squad. Photos by Ann Davis and Fred Love 31 Medalling in all but two meets. Lance Hoopingarner took first in both the league and SC Invi- tational meets. golf team placed second at the league meet held in Johnson. Out of a possible top three places, two were tak en by SC golfers. Lance Hoo- pingarner was league champi on. with Cary Mangels as run ner-up. This event reflected a great year of positive attitudes and hard work put forth by both the varsity and J.V. play- ers. It also topped off a number of firsts for the golfers. This was the first year that the golfers placed in meets as a team, and this was one of the first years the golf team has had decent weather in which to play. Although the golf team did not do as well at regionals as they had expected. Coach Dexter had this to say. With practice during the summer, and the experience they’ve gained, the golf team should be able to compete at the state level as a team next year.” The golf team ended its season with a steak dinner for all the varsity medalists at Coach Lanning’s house. — Copy by Lyle Hoopingarner. photos by Lyle Hoopingarner and Donnie Morgan 32 The golf team included, back row: Jon Rex Julian. Lyle Hoopingarner. Brian Coach Kraig Dexter. John Ni- Cary Mangels. Greg Barton. Deb Lanning. Front row: Jeff Ar- nold. Jimmy Harrell. Mark Lauppe. Robert Harrell. Jeff Hulbert. Chris Cockreham. Lance Hoopingarner. Kyle Grover. Gary Peterson, and Kevin Eckas. Special Olympics Attracts Two SCHS Students To State Tourney In Hays Dale and Marcella Cummings participated in the 1984 State Special Olympics Basket- ball Tournament held March 22-24 at Hays. Kansas. These two SCHS students were members of the Elkhart Special Olympics basketball team. The team played in the Dodge City Regional Tournament to qualify for the State Tourney. The State competition began with a Torch Run ' from McDonalds on Vine street to the Bush Gross Memorial Coliseum on the cam- pus of EHSU. Dale received a gold medal in the Run. Dribble, and Shoot” competition. Team members enjoyed the facilities at the FHSII campus including the use of the swimming pool. — Copy and photos by Marilyn Ruth 33 May you grow up to be righteous May you grow up to be true May you always know the truth And see the lights surrounding you May you always be courageous Stand upright and be strong May you stay forever young School jCifc ffuniors .....................36 Sophomores 3S freshman 40 faculty 42 School JCife .................44 Honors and Awards 46 Debate and Drama 50 If and 52 Spanish Club 54 Stuco ........................54 yearbook 55 SC Almanac 56 Family living student Lucy Trujillo looks as if she kneads a helping hand with her gingerbread dough. Lucy and Tonya Nei- lan created a gingerbread house out of the dough. Shelley Arnold, junior class secretary, displays the television she won for selling the most magazines in the junior class money-making project. Other officers in eluded: Lance Hoopingarner. $tuco Tonya Neilan. treasurer; Sheila Wilkerson, president; Becky Horton. Stuco; Phillip Duran, vice-president. 36 Jeff Arnold Shelley Arnold Jennifer Barkes Carey Boles Sandra Chaffin Ashley Coekrum Tony Crow Phillip Duran Juniors ’85 Comes Alive Kevin Eckas Ramon Fira Kyle Grover Jimmy Harrell Pam Hebberd Tracey Hogue Lance Hoopingarner Becky Horton David Hudgens Terresa Johnson Rex Julian Randall Lauppe Mellissa Lovorn Gina McElroy Tom McKee Cary Mangels Carlos Montoya Tonya Neilan John Nicholas Keri Ramsay Jim Sipes Brian Sheppard Karen Slaven Merwyn Snowbarger Rick Stein Brandon Teeter Debbie Toole Lucy Trujillo Sheila Wilkerson Evelyn Wilson Jo some people, “flute is an instrument. To Tracey Hogue it’s some thing you do to a pie crust. Discriminating critics say Tracey is the best cook in family liv- ing class. What an opportunity!” David Hudgens seems to be thinking as Jim Cox puts his head in a vulnerable position in auto shop. The most important project of the junior class was organizing the junior senior prom. Most class activities were either prom planning ses sions or money-raising projects to finance the night s activities. The |umors chose “A Night in Heaven” for their theme. In Search Of a square root. Kyle Grover scans his Algebra II book for clues, while instructor Deb Lanning monitors his progress. Get greasy, grimy, grody. grungy — get dirty.' is exactly what Tony Crow does in auto shop. 37 If I were a man. I would be Richard Burton!” exclaimed Cindy Bitner while portraying Isabel Burton, wife of the explorer Sir Richard Burton. Cindy’s performance was part of a world history talk show presented by Cindy and Lyle Hoopingarner. The show featured famous nineteenth cen- tury personalities. Cindy Bitner Clinton Bowers Vanessa Brown Becky Bunting Kim Darrough Dru Davidson Peggy Everett Dalyn Figgins Robert Fira Michele Fulton Mike Fleadley Lyle Hoopingarner Mark Lauppe Kristina Martin Melody Martin Lori Mitchell Donnie Morgan Monte Neilan Dee Dee Rams Tammy Rector Keri Roach Class Of '86 Sophomores Pay Big Bucks For Special Rings Picking out class rings was the most important deci- sion many sophomores made all year. Each student was allowed to select a different type of ring, giving all sophomores the chance to express their individ ual tastes. The sophomores spent $150 to $200 or over for each class ring ordered. Michele Fulton finds that keeping her mouth in the proper position helps her type. She was one of the many sophomores who struggled through typing. Sophomores class officers, like the rest of the class, are known for their individuality. Officers included: Donnie Morgan, vice president; Stacey Zimmerman, secretary-treasurer; Lyle Floopingarner. president; Scott Whaley. Stuco; Kim Darrough. Stuco. Sheila Schmitt Tony Schweizer Kelli Shore Audrey Shironaka Lorane Trujillo Scott Whaley Bennie Ybarra Stacey Zimmerman Sophomore Class Officers Manipulating a computer may be a chore for some, but Benny Ybarra and Mark Lauppe find it fascinating. Peggy Everett carries on a silent dialogue with her oral communications text. Mike Adams' expression as he carefully adjusts the drill press shows he understands the potential ha- zards of using shop equipment. In Search Of Adam s rib. Kenny Boehs and Ron Sherwood look diligently for clues to its where- abouts in their freshman health books. kim Phillips sings Jingle Bells Through the Ages at the SCHS band and vocal Christmas concert. Kenny Boehs Lori Brown Lori Carrithers Shannon Chaffin Mike Claassen Chris Cockerham Tanna Gildhouse Robert Harrell Kristen Hoopingarner Toby Huffman Sarah Hume Edward Hurd Kim Phillips Mari Rios Angie Sanchez LaDonna Sheppard Ron Sherwood Amber Snowbarger Class Of ’8 Forever Too Young? With half of their school time taken up in required courses such as English I. drivers education, health, and P.fc.. the freshmen had few opportunities to explore classes of per sonal interest. Nevertheless, many freshmen still got involved in the activities that were available to them, as demonstrated by Ed ward Hurd. Shaun Troutman, and Travis Winger who enthusiastically show off their stuff at a pep rally. Posing with models they use in studying health, the freshmen class officers included Julie Jones, vice president; Chris Cocker- ham. president; Stacey Winger. Stuco; Mari Rios. Stuco; Shaun Troutman, secretary trea surer. Michael Adams Tammy Anderson Beth Barber Nicki Berndt Dirk Cockrum Dale Cummings Marcella Cummings Candi Figgms Esiquio Fira kelly Gepner Jeff Hurlburt Julie Jones Chris Lewis Carlos Limon Pete Montoya Candy Morris Lori Tilley Shaun Troutman Michelle Vader Stacey Winger Travis Winger Jesse Ybarra Not Pictured: Olga Blanco Teachers Give Advice — Staying Forever Young O efore and after Ponce de Leon’s fabled D search for the fountain of youth, people have hoped for the discovery of a magic elixir, a guaranteed formula for staying young. At SCHS. where many of the faculty members have passed the dreaded age of 30 (remember the rallying cry of the sixties youth. You can’t trust anybody over 30 ). staying Forever Young has become a real challenge. Believing that these people might have discovered some secrets for keeping youthful, the yearbook staff asked them to respond to two questions. What advice would you give to those who would like to stay Forever Young '7 H you had one wish for the future of your students, what would it he? While their answers indicated that most had resigned themselves to the inevitable aging of their bodies, all believed that the mind and spirit are relatively immune from the effects of growing old. Following are selected responses to the ques- tions asked by the yearbook staff. What advice would you give to those who would like to stay Forever Young? Kerr in Smith: Work with young people. Ann Davis-. Being young forever means never losing your spontaneity, not being afraid to take risks, and never closing your mind to new ideas and experiences. kraig Dexter: Identify opportunity when it occurs. Be ready for change. Alice Hamhrick: Learn from the past, accept the present, look forward to the future. Ark Morris: Take care of your minds and bodies; keep busy and don’t waste your tal- ents. Get a job that is fun — if the fun stops, change jobs. Work hard, play hard, and laugh at yourself. Damaris Claassen. To stay forever young, one needs to retain a child’s passion for all life has to offer: The wonder evoked by a rose or a dande the power of sym holism with Mr. Zol- hnger (left) and Mr. Nave. ?ach H Morris. Jack nith. and Lanning do ven react to Mr. Sm iganticpet crawdad. nth Kraig Dexter, art teacher, introduced his stu- dents to design, drawing and painting, ce ramies, crafts, and middle school art. Mr. Dexter was also the head golf coach and junior class sponsor. Bill Nave dirrected high school band and vo- cal along with the same middle school classes, and taught music theory. Mr. Nave also sponsored the pom pon squad. Joe Zollinger headed the drama and debate teams and taught speech, oral communica tions. and broadcasting classes. Mr. Zollinger also directed the senior play. Ark Morris taught anatomy, drivers’ educa tion. freshman and advanced boys physical education, and biology, along with sponsor ing National Honor Society and the senior class. He also was the head coach for cross country, boys basketball and track, and was the assistant football coach. Deniese Tuxhorn taught health and girls’ and grade school physical education. She was the assistant coach for basketball and track, and head oach for volleyball. She also sponsored Stuco. George Jackson taught general science, con sumer math, geometry, general math, basic algebra, and middle school math. In addition. he sponsored the sophomore class. Debbie Lanning taught algebra, trigonom etry. and middle school math. She also spon- sored the freshman class and was the assis- tant golf coach. kerrin Smith, science and math instructor, introduced students to microbiology, chem- istry. physical science, biology and algebra. In addition, he sponsored the junior class and National Honor Society. Troy Sadler instructed high school and mid- dle school students in woodworking and drafting. He was also the middle school boys basketball coach and sponsored the fresh- man class. 42 lion. The gratitude bestowed for a teddy bear or a piece of shiny paper. The joy dis- covered in taking the first step or making a mud pie. The love offered to a favorite aunt or to a stray puppy. The enthusiasm granted a trip to the Grand Canyon or a walk down the block. JoDell Littlefield: Concentrate and focus less on yourself and more on others. Enjoy each day to the fullest, looking for the positive and good. Jim Bauer. To stay Forever Young. use drugs, facelifts, and die at an early age. If you had one wish for the future of your students, what would it be? Marylin Ruth. May peace and love be yours! JoDell Littlefield: I hope that they discover the things of life that really count and have lasting value. Bill Nave: Don't be so busy enjoying life that you can't stop and help someone else enjoy life. Ann Davis-. My wish for my students is that they will become independent, productive people who at least occasionally look at many sides of an issue before forming an opinion on it and who will accept, or at least tolerate, people with points of view or life styles dif- ferent from their own. Art Carruth: I hope that they are able to achieve whatever goals that they have set for themselves. Damaris Claassen: I would wish that my stu dents would live each day. each moment with enthusiasm, for without it. life offers little. Troy Sadler: And whatsoever ye do. do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men. KJV-Collossians 3:23 Deb Lanning. When they decide what they want out of life. I hope they have the desire to go for it. Flowever. in doing so. I hope that they don't forget who they are or what they believe in! Jim Bauer: I hope that they find happiness without drugs and facelifts, and that they live to an old age. Copy by Tamara McKin- ney. photos by Tonya Neilan. Jo Dell Littlefield demonstrates one of the districts Apple II computers for Miss Noble. La Fay. Mr and Mr. Sa Good sports Davis. Munguia. Ruth. Carruth. Claassen. Shepard, and Brown assemble for a third attempt to take a group Jim Bauer helped high school and middle school students learn metal-working skills and automechanics. In addition, he spon sored the sophomore class. JoDell Littlefield taught typing, beginning computer, accounting, and office practice. She also sponsored Pep Club and Stuco. Joy Noble prepared students for family living and taught home economics in the middle school and high school. She sponsored Y- Teens. cheerleaders, and National Flonor So- ciety. She was also the assistant volleyball coach. Glenda Shepard taught freshman and junior English, special English, basic English, and di rected the junior play. Ann Davis taught yearbook. American gov eminent, advanced social studies, and world history. She also sponsored the National Flon- or Society and a senior government trip to Topeka. Diane Brown, although not teaching a class, was kept busy in her position as library aid. Ramon Mungia prepared students to speak Spanish (l.ll.lll) and sponsored the Spanish club. Marylin Ruth was the learning disabilities teacher. Art Carruth lectured on American history, geography, psychology, and current affairs. In addition, he was the head football coach and assistant basketball and track coach. Damaris Claassen was the sophomore and senior English teacher and sponsored the ju- nior class. She was also librarian. Jack LaFay was the high school counselor and the middle school principal. 43 These Are The Days Of Our Lives Merwyn Snowbarger tells classmates how to make a killing on the stock market. Jeff Hurlburt appears confident that he has Travis Winger in check. Glimpses of daily life at SCHS are provided by the photographs on these pages, and they are evidence that classroom activities are more var ied than students sometimes believe. Incredulous. Ed Hurd wonders if his body really does all the things his health book says it does. Always handy with the screwdriver. Miss Littlefield assists Mike Adams with his ma- chine. Evelyn Wilson interviews Mrs. Shepard for High School Happenings.” a column Evelyn prepared weekly for The Johnson Pioneer. Chewing nervously on her pencil. Michelle Vader searches for the correct way to type a block style business letter. ' 1 L j Mike Claassen demonstrates the Heimlich manuever on Chris Lewis. Students were taught a number of first aid procedures ® by EMTs during health class. Terresa Johnson gives preschoolers strategy tips for playing ring- around” during family living s nursery school project. Kent Martin gives Gary Peterson an Afa f.� £ 7?£ a sma and poor country is no easy task offer he can t refuse during the Guns as Lindsay Hoopingarner and Steve Fulton discov- or Butter government simulation. er during the simulation. While proclaiming peaceful intentions. Darin Post and Mark Winger are deceit- fully plotting war. National Honor Society Inducts New Members Shirley Schmitt Bill Twilleger Phil Duran Mark Winger Bryan Zollinger Tamara McKinney Shelley Arnold Debbie Ashida Sheila Schmitt Pam Hebberd Scott Ellis Jim Sipes Tammy Rector Donnie Morgan ART AWARDS Three students created artwork that placed in the League Art Show at Garden City; Michele Tulton, second place, charcoal and pencil: Tamara McKinney, first place, mixed media: Lyle Hoopingarner. second place, mixed media: and Tamara McKinney, second place, acrylic painting. 46 Honors And Awards Six new members were welcomed into the Na- tional Honor Society on April 16. 1984. A break- fast attended by the members and their families preceded the ceremony. Following the break- fast. an assembly was held to officially induct the new members into the National Honor Soci- ety. Along with the newly inducted members came a new experience for the National Honor Society this year! Eight members, two sponsors, and a bus driver ventured into Colorado to spend a funfilled. educational day at the National His- torical Site. Bent's Fort, located near LaJunta. Colorado. Three new members. Jim Sipes. Pam Hebberd. and Scott Ellis, repeat the pledge during the candlelighting ceremony. National Honor Society members listen intently to the guide telling about the history of Bent’s Fort. Shirley and Sheila Schmitt and their family enjoy the breakfast before the induction ceremony. Below. Bob Duran a representative of the Stan- ton County School Board, speaks to the Honor Society assembly. Senior Debbie Ash id a. the society’s only three-year member, plays a clarinet solo during the induction ceremony. MUSIC AWARDS The music department excelled in several cate- gories this year. The vocal class for the first time in many years competed at the state level and received a II rating. Also, three individuals received I ratings for individual competition: Phil Duran, baritone solo; Karen Slaven. vocal solo; Candi Figgins. vocal solo. Scott Ellis and Donnel Murray were recognized as the out- standing vocal and band students. 47 INDUSTRIAL ARTS AWARDS Students who received I ratings at the state drama meet were: Lyle Hoopingarner. solo acti Reieana Terrill and Robyn Wil- linger. I.D.A.t Rick Stein and Ken Roach. I.D.A. Receiving Grand Award trophies at the Stanton County shop ex- hibit were Mark Lauppe. metals; Ed Hurd, woods-, and Mark Winger, automotive. Greg Bar- ton and Paul Case were runners up in the wood category, and Robert Fira and Bennie Ybarra were runners up in the metal category. Ed Hurd and Robert Fira also won gold ribbons for their outstanding projects at the Garden City Industrial Education Exhibit. PERFECT ATTENDANCE YEARBOOK AWARDS Receiving recognition for two years of service on the yearbook staff were: Tonya Neilan. Rejeana Terrill, and Tamara McKinney. These people were so attached to Stanton County High School that they never missed a day! Top: Kevin Eckas. Mike Headley. Paul Case. Phil Duran. Darin Post. Scott Ellis. Ra mon Fira and Rick Stein. Bottom: R.ex Julian. Lyle Hoopingarner. Nicki Berndt. Kelli Shore. Sara Hume. Esiquio Fira. Kent Martin. Bennie Ybarra, and Robert Fira. Recognized for a perfect or near perfect attendance record were Kent Martin who missed no days in four years and Paul Case who missed one day in four years. ART AWARD A cover designed by Kraig Dexter and his brother Kris for the Dodge City Senior High School was one of twelve National Cover Samples selected by Jostens Year book Company in I9S3. These students achieved a 4.0 grade point average for at least one nine weeks this year. Back. Shirley Schmitt. Phil Duran. Jim Sipes. Debbie Ashida. and Lyle Hoopingarner. Front. Donnie Morgan. Sheila Schmitt. Tonya Neilan. Rejeana Terrill. Keri Ramsay, and Tammy Rector. Not pictured: Shel ley Arnold and Beth Barber. JoDell Littlefield presented outstanding business awards to Ashley Cockrum, computers; Shirley Schmitt, accounting; Pete Montoya, most improved typist; Sheila Schmitt, out- standing typing student; and Lori Mitchell, fastest and most accurate typist. Five Students Receive Fs at State Five drama students received I” ratings in state competition at Ransom on May 5. 1984: Lyle Hoopin- garner for his humorous solo act; Rick Stein and Ken Roach, and Robyn Wil- linger and Rejeana Terrill, for impro- vised duet acting. Seven students qualified for state competition, but Kent Martin and LaDonna Sheppard received a II” rating on their I.D.A. at state. Mr. Zollinger, who coached the drama students, has taught at SCHS for four- teen years. His students have partici- pated in state events during thirteen of those years. Relow. he demon- strates his own improvisational tech- niques. Novice Debat ors Learn From Mistakes Debating Topic On Criminal Courts Debating this year’s topic. Re- solved: That the United States should establish uniform rules govern- ing the procedures of all criminal courts in the nation.” proved to be difficult with only one experienced member on the team. The debate team attended only six tournaments through out the season but competed well and learned from their mistakes. The debate team included; Coach Joe Zollinger. Lindsay Hoopingarner. Sta- cey Zimmerman, Scott Ellis. Mark Winger. Rejeana Terrill, and Robyn Willinger. Preacher Tompson was Kent Martin s role in the one act play. The Below. towfTgossips (Jill Snook and Rejeana Terrill) start rumors about Anna (Robyn Wil- linger). 50 The drama team included Coach Joe Zollinger. Rejeana Terrill. Lyle Hoopin- garner. Cindy Bitner. Kristen Hoopin- garner. LaDonna Sheppard. Mike Claas sen. Lindsay Hoopingarner. Jill Snook. Mark Winger. Robyn Willinger. Debbie Ashida. Chris Cockreham. Pam Heb- berd. Keri Roach. Lori Mitchell. Rick Stein, and Scott Ellis. Carey Boles practices extemporaneous speaking, an event in which he compet ed throughout the season. LaDonna Sheppard read poetry and also performed in an I.D.A. at the regional meet. Portraying the part of Hernando Ro- seannadando in an ongional adaption of Gildna Radnor's Roseann Roseannadana earned Lyle Hoopingarner a I rating on his humorous solo act at state. 51 Kansas State Fair Beckons Band The Trojan band marched their way into the 83-84 school year by going to the state fair, on September IS. On that morning the band marched down the main street of Hutchin- son. accompanied by the pom pon squad. By midafternoon, the band had ridden most of the fair’s rides, had investigated some of the carnival ’’exhibits.’’ and had chowed down on cotton candy, pizza, pretzels and other midway munchies. It was the first time in over a decade that a Trojan band had marched at the state fair. The 55 member band competed in three contests including league at Meade, and two members. Phillip Duran and Tammy Rector, were selected for the Southwest Kansas Honor Band. The band also performed three concerts. Daughter Becky watches Mr. Nave direct the pep band. — Copy and photos by Lyle Hoo- pingarner. The Trojan Band included, front row: Melissa Beason. Teresa Adams. Kisty Bixler. Misty Milligan. Jana Bunting. Rachelle Goertzen. Lori Tilley. Kelli Shore. Amber Snowbarger. Second row: Becky Bunting. Jimmy Harrell. Robert Harrell. Shaun Troutman. Coy Martin. Lance Hoopingarner. Robyn Willinger. Lori Carrithers. Kristina Martin. Kim Hebbard. Diane Nicholas. Third row: Kim Phillips. Lori Mitchell. Candi Figgins. Candy Morris. Steve Shepard. Monte Tingling. Cindy Bitner. Sta- cey Winger. Sarah Hume. Jon Sosa. Lindsay Hoopingarner. Tammy Brown. Fourth row: Shelley Arnold. Chris Lewis. Jeff Hurlburt. Chris Martin. Lyn Kendrick. Dirk Cockrum. Phillip Duran. Donnel Murray. Brandon Tee- ter. James Everett. Kenny Boehs. Back row: Tony Schweizer. Keri Roach. Tammy Ander- son. Becky Horton. Tammy Rector. Peggy Ev- erett. Lori Brown. Beth Barber. Karen Slaven. Dru Davidson. Drummers set the beat for Working in a Coal Mine.” Candi. Robert. Jimmy. Lance, and Coy provide a booming fi- nale to the band’s performance in downtown Hutchison. Mr. Nave leads the band down the streets of Hutchi- son. Becky Bunting and Lori Carrithers help generate crowd ex- citement by playing before the basket- ball games. Trumpet players Brandon Teeter. James Everett, and Randall Lauppe add some power to the pep band. STUCO included, back row. Scott Whaley. Clinton Bowers. David Smith. Lance Hoo- pingarner. Bryan Zollinger, president. Stacey Winger. Deb- bie Ashida. Becky Horton. Deniese Tuxhorn. sponsor. Sitting: Kim Dar- rough. Mari Rios. Mark Winger, vice president: Pam Heb berd. and Robyn Wil linger. Different students come to STUCO dances for different reasons as Kevin Eckas. Melody Mar tin. and Bill Twilliger demonstrate. The 1984 Spanish Club included. Mari Rios. Michelle Vader. Olga Blanca. Angie Sanchez. Jes- sie Ybarra. Brian Sheppard, and Clin- ton Bowers. Sitting: Jon Sosa, secretary: Tanna Gildhouse. Shannon Chaffin, treasurer-. Jennifer Barkes. vice presi- dent: David Smith. Carlos Montoya. Kyle Grover, presi- dent: Lance Hoopin garner. On the floor: Zeke Fira. Pete Mon- toya. Steve Fulton. Bryan Zollinger, and Rex Julian. 54 Clubs Offer Good Times lidding dances and keeping the pop machines full were common activi- ties for STUCO members. Decorating the Christmas tree was a fun STUCO respon- sibility. too. STUCO made the boxes for exchanging cards that went under the Christmas tree. They also presented the movie Chariots of Fire at Christmas time. STUCO members and sponsor Deniese Tuxhorn attended a STUCO meeting in Hugoton in September. (Spanish Club made Christmas a •'memorable time of the year by decorating the Spanish room with pinatas and inviting parents for a fiesta. Party- goers sang songs, ate Spanish food pre- pared by mothers of the students, and had an all-around good time. In addition to the fiesta, Spanish Club members had two pizza parties. Sponsor Ramon Mungia attended all activities. Spanish room for the Christ- mas fiesta. Staff Develops Forever Young” Theme t eciding upon a theme for the’83-'84 yearbook was the first major decision the Trojan staff made. After analyzing sever- al theme ideas, the staff finally chose Forever Young, a Bob Dylan song from the Peter. Paul and Mary album Reunion. The poignant lyrics of the song appealed to the staff members who found the song's message especially ap- propriate for graduating seniors. To carry out the theme, the staff posed in a formal dining setting similar to the one on the album cover. Selected verses of the song were re- printed on appropriate division pages. Layout designers worked with photogra- phers and copy writers as each layout was pasted up and readied to be sent to Josten’s where the yearbook was pub- lished. By the end of the year new mem- bers were considered old members and everyone was familiar with printing and cropping pictures, pasting up layouts, and writing captions. The yearbook s a f included: Lyle Hoopin- garner. Tamara McKinney, editor-. Tonya Neilan. chief photographer; Ann Davis, sponsor. Terresa Johnson. Rejeana Terrill. Vanessa Brown. Bill Twilleger. Donnie Morgan. 55 SC’s Almanac And Book Of Lists 10 Favorite Celebrities Who Could Forget .... 5 Favorite Pastimes 5 Most Diligent Students at SC 1. Watching Pays of Our Lives 1. Shirley Schmitt 2. Competing in Sports 2. Shirley Schmitt 3. Adding to tape collections 3. Shirley Schmitt 4. Cruising around town listening to 4. Shirley Schmitt 5. tape collections Bumniin around with friends 5. Shirley Schmitt 1. John Stamos — General Hospital 2. David Lee Roth — Fair Warning 3. Rick Springfield — Living In Oz 4. Steve Perry — Escape 5. Nancy McKeon — Facts of Life 6. Valerie Bertinelli — One Day at a Time 7. Heather Thomas — Fall Guy 8. Pierce Brosnan — Remington Steele 9. Matt Dillion — The Outsiders 10. Tom Howell — The Outsiders Original Expressions Created by Students at SC 10 popular songs from the 83- '84 school year 1. Making Love Out of Nothing at All ’ — Air Supply 2. Jump — Van Halen 3. Against All Odds — Phil Collins 4. Total Eclipse of the Heart” — Bon- nie Tyler 5. Every Breath You Take” — The Po- lice 6. You Might Think” — The Cars 7. Girls Just Wanna Have Pun” — Cyndi Lauper 8. Footloose” — Kenny Loggins 9. Run Runaway — Slade 10. Beat It” — Michael Jackson Students’ Favorite Books For Recreational Reading 1. War Lords — Bob Langley 2. Clan of the Cave Bear — Jean M. Auel 3. Flowers in the Attic — V.C. Andrews 4. Petals on the Wind — V.C. Andrews 5. If There Be Thorns — V.C. Andrews 6. Seeds of Yesterday — V.C. Andrews All-Time Best and Worst Meals at the SC Cafeteria BEST Taco Salad Tater Tots Hoagies Enchilada Casserole WORST Tuna - in any form 56 Kerrin Smith s Answers You’d Never Expect to find on a Test For several years, science readier Kerrin Smith has meticulously collected amusing an- swers to test questions. Here are a few of his favorites: O. Name and describe two types of twins. A. Identical, comes from one fertilized egg that spits. Q. List six characteristics that may be used in identifying fossil mammals A. The lower jawbone is hooked to the middle ear. G. List eight characteristics of primates not associated with the ability to grasp. A. Mostly all primates are reproduc- tive. G. Define instinct. A It is a hereditary disease that all ani- mals are born with. G. Name four types of mass wasting. A. Lust. G. Define pyrenoid. A. Afraid that everyone is out to get them. Q. Define polygamy. A. A man with two or more husbands. Two Students Fined Fewest Cokes By Mr. Bauer 1. Jeff Arnold 2. Robert Fira Big Events of ’83-’84 I Marines Die in Lebanon 2. Russia Downs Korean Airliner 3. Soviets Boycott Olympics 4. Clara Peller Boosts Wendy's with Where's the Beef?’ 5 Hart. Mondale. Jackson fight for Democratic Presidential Nomination 6. Reagan Goes to China 7 Break Dancing Catches On 8 Terms of Endearment Wins Oscar for Best Movie 9. State Legislature Fails to Raise the Drinking Age to Nineteen. 10. Sweatshirts Become Fashion Fad after Flash dance. Y-Teens made certain holidays memorable by holding theme dances, on special days throughout the year. Attending the Hallow- een dance were goblins, witches, and Dra- cula. all of whom came in costume! For the Valentine’s Day dance, couples coming to the dance wearing red and white received a discount on the admission price. Both dances attracted many people. Several members attended the Y-Teen Fall Conference held in Ashland. Members par- ticipated in theme discussion and elections of regional offices. Joy Noble sponsored the group. Below, some enthusiastic Y-Teens model cos- tumes they wore to the Halloween dance, one of two theme dances sponsored by the group. Y-Teens included, back row. Kristina Martin. Julie Jones. Candi Figgins. Rejeana Terrill. Tamara McKinney. Lucy Trujillo. Debbie Ashida. Robyn Wilinger. Jill Snook. Sheila Wil- kerson. Lori Tilley, treasurer; Becky Bunting. Olga Blanca. Pam Kirkland. Angie Sanchez. Karen Slaven. and Sarah Hume. Middle row Lori Carrithers. Candy Morris. Peggy fcver ett. Keri Roach. Tammy Anderson. Mari Rios. Pam Hebberd. and Beth Barber, secretary. Bottom row Tammy Rector. Sandra Chaffin. Kristen Hoopingarner. Joy Noble, sponsor; Lori Mitchell. Gina McElroy. president; Ash ley Cockrum. and Kelli Shore, vice president. 57 Occasions Senior Play 60 junior Play ..............62 Musical 64 Hanquet 66 Prom 6S Graduation 70 Edwina Cook (Robyn Willinger) massages the beauty cream on Nada Owen’s (Donnel Murray) face while Jane Baxter (Jill Snook) looks on. Keith Garland (Mark Winger) and Belinda Elliot (Rejeana Terrill) agree to break up Rita and Fred for good. Fred Dana (Scott Ellis) disguises himself as a girl in an attempt to get into the slumber party. The scary Mr. Midnight (Randy Vader) makes himself known to the audience. ? 60 In Class Play, No Boys Allowed, Seniors Rely on Sight Gags, Slapstick rhe hilarious comedy. No Boys Allowed. was performed December 6. 1984. by the senior class. The play revolved around the slumber party of Rita Baxter (Debbie Ashida) for girls only. When Fred Dana (Scott Ellis) and Leroy Doyle (Gary Peterson) sneak in to make amends with Fred’s former girlfriend. Rita, the girls at the slumber party get furi- ous. To add to the confusion Mr. Midnight (Randy Vader) prowls around scaring the dickens out of Vikki (Tamara McKinney). Ri- ta’s cuz’ from the hicks, and the rest of the gang. Disguised as girls. Fred and Leroy sneak into the party only to capture Mr. Mid- night and become heroes. Rita and Fred re- solve their differences to happily end the play. The play was directed by Joe Zollinger. - Copy by Rejeana Terrill, photos by Tonya Neilan and Fred Love. The members of the slumber party suspi- ciously eye Officer O’Brien’s (Lindsay Hoo- pingarner) badge. Harvy Smith (Kent Martin) is prepared to res- cue the gang, even if it means an overnight stay at Rita’s. n March 26. 1984 the junior class pre- sented the play Toga. Toga. Toga , an outrageous farce resembling the hit movie Animal House. The story began when George Brewster (Rick Stein), a slightly disorganized student at kennel High, inherits an old run- down house with beagle pups in the garage, old cars on the lawn and a parade of hostile neighbors led by the ill-natured Mrs. Moon- trap (Pam Hebberd). The old house is soon turned into an unauthorized fraternity house, which is quickly nicknamed the zoo. George decides to rent rooms in order to pay the bills and receives several eccentric ten- Pam Hebberd exclaims. This place is a zoo! Togajoga, Toga!!! Juniors Get Crazy In Class Play The cast included: Shelley Ar- nold. Sheila Wilkerson. Jeff Ar- nold. Kyle Grover. Keri Ramsay. Pam Hebberd. Ramon Fira. Cary Mangels. Carey Boles. Gina McElroy. Phillip Duran. Debbie Toole. Brandon Teeter. Tracey Hogue. Terresa John- son. Ashley Cockrum. Karen Slaven, Lucy Trujillo. Rick Stein, Tonya Neilan. John Nicholas. Lance Hoopingarner. Jim Sipes. — Copy by Tony Neilan, Terresa Johnson and Lyle Hoopingarner-. Photos by Lyle Hoo- pingarner and Donnie Morgan ants including Madame Stella, a phony gypsy (Lucy Trujillo). Mrs. Smith, a shopping bag lady (Shelley Arnold). Slugger, a boxer who's sparing partner is a kangaroo (Brandon Tee- ter). and a loud rock band. Mrs. Smith prints phony $5 bills and when the girls — Velma (Keri Ramsay), Myrtle (Ashley Cockrum). and Nora (Gina McElroy) unknowingly pass them into the school cafeteria, the trou- ble begins. Everything explodes at a wild toga party held in memory of the toga craze of the I970’s. The play was directed by Glen- da Shephard. He’s not even my type , explains Madame Stella (Lucy Trujillo) while Cary Boles. Sheila Wilkerson. and Shelley Arnold look on. 62 Toga, toga, toga. mimicks Myrtle (Ashley Coekrum). In one memorable scene George Brewster (Rick Stein) initiates Fred Berglass (Phil Duran) by sprinkling kitty litter on his head. A Julius Caesar would never have imagined accessorizing a toga with a tie and sports coat but Jim Sipes did. Tonya Neilan is struck with laugh- ter as she watches the comedy un- fold. 63 o Fifties Come Alive In Ducktails And Bobbysox Musical A combination ot singing and acting tal cnt highlighted the auditorium stage as the musical Ducktails and Bobby so was per I or med by the vocal class on November I. 1983. The fifties setting was a malt shop where the rival Ducktails and Bobbysox gangs hung out. The Ducktails gang inckid ed kids from the wrong side of the tracks while the Bobbysox gang were the good guys. The hilarious comedy began with the Ducktails kidnapping the all state football hero Alex Teuton (Rick Stem) and ended when Ducktail Alice (Karen Slaven) released Alex in the nick of tune to win tin (aim . The stage throbbed with fifties' rock and roll songs such as tlvis. Buddy and Me. Bobbv Sock Hop. and Homecoming Rock The musical was directed by Bill Nave. Copy by Reieana Terrill, photos by I yle Hoopingarner and Tonya Neilan. I he Bobbysox Debbie. Susan, ami Connie imitate the Ducktails. I he vocal class included, back row Donne I Murray. Tammy Sherwood. Tracey Hogue Randall Lauppe. Randy Vader. Scott tills. Ke vm Tckas. Karen Slaven. Sheila Schmitt. Am ber Snowbarger. Middle row Tammy Rectoi Tammy Anderson. I anna Gildhouse. Lori Banning. Julie Jones. Janette Trupllo. Kim Darrough. Pam Hebberd. front row Cand Tiggms. Robyn Willmger. Shane Darrough Lori Mitchell. Ion Tilley, lori Brown. Rk k Stein. Kim Phillips. Pam Kirkland. Keri Ram say. I he vocal class poses on the set for the musical Ducktails and Bobbysox Bobbysoxers Ion Mitchell. Ken Ramsay, and Ro byn Willmger. above, wear au thentic fifties fashions for their roles in the must cal. Rock singer Curtis Jackson (Randy Vader) sings his way to stardom. Sheila Schmitt, assisted by Carol Nave. accompanies the vocal class at the Christmas concert. Bertha s concentration is interrupted as her mind drifts toward Wilbur. Bertha was played by Kim Darrough. Pucktail troublemaker. Babs (Pam Hebberd) starts a fight with the Bobbysox. Alto singers Kim Phillips. Tanna Gildhouse. Pam Kirkland. Tammy Rector, and Tammy Sherwood sing Jingle Bells” during the Christmas concert. Junior-Senior Prom And Banquet A Night In Heaven Curtis Jones and Mellissa Lovorn enjoy a pri- vate moment before the banquet begins. eft. class officers Karen Slav en J Phillip Duran, and Kick Stem i efl spond to the comments of Ina H sense band members. rhe 1984 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom was held on April 7th. The junior class chose A Night In Heaven as their theme and the decorations consisted of clouds, stars, streamers and other decora- tions done in blues and silver. The banquet began with a trip to the salad bar which was decorated with ice sculptures. The All smiles. Ramon and Kevin enjoy some entertaining dinner conversation at the banquet. Evelyn Wilson watches the re- actions of her classmates dur- ing the reading of the class will. main course was served by selected sopho- mores and consisted of club steak, twice- baked potatoes, corn, and Texas toast. In- dividual desserts were chosen from a des- sert cart. The class prophesy was read by Pam Hebberd and the will by Rick Stein. The members of the band Inasense told of their musical careers and their plans for the future. Becky and Lucy examine the flamboyant attire of their classmates. After taking a big bite of steak. Tom McKee Mark Winger. BillTwilleger. and Scott Ellis raise their asks the all too familiar question. Where's glasses in a toast to the class of '84. the beef?” The sophomore prom servers included: Monte Neilan. Lorane Trujillo. Keri Roach. Kim Darrough. Lori Mitchell. Melody Mar tin. Stacey Zimmerman. Scott Whaley. Lyle Hoopingarner. and Dru Davidson Formal attire does not inhibit Gary Peter- son and Tamara McKinney. Jimmy Harrell still has time for a small friend on a busy prom evening. Lorri Banning and Tammy Sherwood wait with bated breath to see if James fcverett’s pyramid will fall. Balancing table decorations entertains Brandon Teeter and Steve Shephard be- tween courses. 67 Several girls gather to discuss the events of the evening. Jim Cox am his date take time out for a quiet conversation. Inpersonating a mob figure. Kent Martin lives up to his self-proclaimed image. Inasense band members perform for prom. They were the most popular band to perform at SCHS in years. The evening was a romantic one for Greg Barton and Dawn Ping. During a break. Dirk Cockrum and date stop for refresh- ments. 68 Pam Hebberd and John Nicholas take ad vantage of one of the few slow dances. As Todd Barkes flashes the camera. Jennifer Barkes seems to be saying. 'Be Real. 69 What do I do with my collar?’' Steve Fulton asks Todd Barkes as he dons the unfamiliar cap and gown. Valedictorian Shirley Schmitt gives the com- mencement address, while salutatorian Debbie Ashida performs a clarinet solo. 'I’ve finally got itI” Donnel Murray seems to be saying. Donnel performed a baritone solo during the ceremony. Members of the Class of '84 gather for one last time before their graduation exercises on May 20. The exercises were a new exper- ience for most, but Shirley Schmitt, valedic- torian. had attended a similar occasion at the Kansas governor's mansion May 5. Shirley was one of 570 high school seniors invited to attend the special ceremony honoring sen- iors with outstanding grades. The luncheon and ceremony were held outside on the lawn at Cedar Crest where the Governor con- gratulated each senior. The solemn ceremony held moments of amusement for Jim Cox and James Everett. Todd Bordewick. Janette Trujillo and Darin Post. In spite of injuries from a cycle accident. Shane Darrough makes the traditional walk across the stage. Misty-eyed. Tamars McKinney greets a friend, while Lorane Trujillo congratu lates Randy Vader and Pam Kirkland. Scholarship Recipients Debbie Ashida. Salutatorian Bethany College Presidential Scholar Kansas Scholar VFW Endowment Outstanding Senior in Math and Science Shane Darrough Dodge City Community College Trustee Scholarship Scott Ellis Dodge City Community College Trustee Scholarship James Everett Dodge City Community College Trustee Scholarship Lindsay Hoopingarner Dodge City Community College Football Scholarship Tamara McKinney Garden City Community College Ambassador Scholarship Citizenship Award Donnel Murray Northwestern State University Ranger Scholarship Teachers Association Academic Scholarship Shirley Schmitt. Valedictorian Bartlesville Wesleyan College Educational Scholarship Teens ’n Talent Scholarship Governor’s Scholar David Smith University of Kansas Football Scholarship Jill Snook Dodge City Community College Volleyball Scholarship Rejeana Terrill Dodge City Community College Journalism Scholarship Bill Twilleger Bethany College Citizen-Leader Scholarship Robyn Willinger Sterling College Basketball Scholarship Mark Winger Colby Community College Faculty Scholarship Kansas Scholar Citizenship Award Bryan Zollinger Seward Community College Basketball Scholarship Jon Sosa Seward Community College Presidential Scholarship A glance around the page shows that school board members , have managed to stay Forever Young. All are graduates of Stanton County schools. 72 Board, Educators Respond To A Nation At Risk’’ rhe school board and administration, responding to criticisms of the public school system articulated in A Nation at Risk. proposed updating and changing the U.S.D. 453 curriculum. At the high school level. Principal Dave Walters recommended changes in graduation requirements. These changes will affect science, increasing re quirements from one to two credits. A senior physics class and a general science class pri manly for freshmen will be added to the curriculum. Also a geography and an econom- ics class required of all students will be introduced. Other potential modifications involve holding drivers education during the summer to free another class period for freshmen, and revising the two hour block allowed for shop classes. Another change, put into effect this year, was a new high school attendance policy. The policy reward ed students with perfect or near perfect at- tendance by exempting them from semester tests. Students with perfect attendance and a C average were exempt from taking the tests. Students absent two days and main- taining an A” average were also exempt as were students absent only one day with a B” average. Mr. Walters said the policy was working well; however, he indicated that the policy would be tried for another year before being permanently adopted. The school hoard members were, hack: Mar tie Floyd. Larry Hoopingarner. Bob Duran. Darrel Ruth. Vice-President. Front: Bill Seyb. Larry Martin. President; Tom Barber. Copy by Tamara McKinney, photos by Tonya Nei- lan and Ann Davis. David Walters, high school principal, and Jim Clunn. superintendent, worked together to develop the new curriculum requirements. Alice Hambrick and Iris Lane were secretaries for Mr. Walters and Mr. Clunn. 73 Teresa Adams Janet Banning Kristy Bixler Shane Bonham Chris Brown Tammy Brown Jana Bunting John Clodfelter Tonya Gepner Rochelle Goertzen Kim Hebberd Jamey Jones Lyn Kendrick Kody Kimbrough James Kirkland Laraine Like Shannon McAllister Chris Martin Coy Martin Misty Milligan Wade Nairn Diane Nicholas Steve Shepard Damon Stephens Darrin Surls Debbie Terrill Lola Whitcomb Jess Worm Ramon Ybarra Monte Yingling Not Pictured: Melissa Beason The SCMS football team was coached bV £ Tom German and Ken Hudson and fin- ished the season with 3 record. Roth seventh and eighth'gra pbrhctpau 74 SCMS Eighth Graders Learn New Athletic Skills The eighth grade boys basketball team was coached by Troy Sadler and Bob Willinger. The team finished the season 4 8. They placed third in the Booster Club tournament. The girls eighth grade basketball team finished the season 10-4 and placed third at both the Booster and League tourna ments. The eighth grade girls volley- ball team finished the season 3 8. They placed third at the SCMS tourna ment. These girls were the only league team using overhand serves, and one of only two teams who attempted to set and spike. Both teams were coached by Terri Daniels and Deb Lanning. The SCMS cheerleading squad was made up of both seventh and eighth graders. They were Jen Hulbert. Jamey Jones, Heather Plummer. Diane Nicholas. Susan Tilley, and Lyn Kendrick. Aaron Anderson Susan Ashida Glen Barber Tonya Berndt Frankie Boehs Melinda Brown Jamie Bunting Sally Campbell Freddie Carrillo Melissa Crow Teresa Cummings Jason Davidson Darrin Figgms Becky Fira Brandon Fisher Lisa Flale Billy Flaney Kerri Floopingarner Michelle Flouser Jen Flurlburt Michael Lawrence William Lewis trme Lovorn Guy Martin Kimi McElroy Ron McGowen Steve Molz Jared Moore Brian Nicholas Stacy O’Bryan Heather Plummer Jason Pope Bethame Popejoy Angela Rector Shara Ruth Fusebia Saenz Mary Saenz Jorge Sandoval Sharee Schmitt Karla Sipes Donna Stephens Susan Tilley Thomas Trujillo Mark Twilleger Leroy Vader Jacqueline Walters Brett Willinger Angela Winger Melissa Yeager 76 % Sports Focus Seventh Graders' Energies The seventh grade girls basketball team finished the season 13- I. They placed first in both the Booster Club and league tournaments. The seventh grade girls volleyball team won both the SCMS and the Hugoton tournaments. They ended the season K 3. Both teams were coached by Tern Daniels and Deb Lanmng. The seventh grade boys basketball team was coached by Troy Sadler and Bob Willinger. The team finished the season K 4. They placed first in the Booster Club tournament. 77 At SCMS, Citizenship And Scholarship Mix The SCMS students were involved in a variety of civic and educational activities during the year. Students participated in a Jump-a-Thon to raise money for the Heart Association, collecting a total of S2.26i.19. Donna Stephans raised the most money as an individual with a total of S2 A.20. Some students entered projects in the League Science Fair at Lakin. and Lisa Hale took a first with a comparison of the growth of baby sheep. Every nine weeks SCMS teachers selected a boy and girl from each grade to receive a Citizen- ship Award. The winners were: Ramon Ybarra. Teresa Adams. Brandon Fisher. Lisa Hale. Ste- phen Shepard. Shannon McAllister. Diane Nicho- las. Brian Nicolas. Shara Ruth. Lyn Kendrick. Jess Worm. Aaron Anderson, and Susan Tilley. At the Hugoton Music Festival the band re- ceived a 2 and the vocal received a 2 + . At League the band received a 2 while the vocal received a 3 +. The SCMS teachers were (opposite page): Keren Duran who taught English and was the librarian. Tom German who taught social studies, and Terri Daniels who taught science. Some of the high school teachers also taught SCMS students. They were Deb Lanning (above) and George Jackson who taught math. Joy Noble who taught home economics, Kraig Dexter who taught art. Troy Sadler who taught wood shop, and Jim Bauer who taught small engines. Jack LaFay. the new SCMS principal, helps Coy Martin achieve his first dunk. Helping Karla Sipes with her math is Deb Lanning. one of several high school teachers who taught middle schoolers. Vocal students perform at the Christ- mas concert. 78 The SCMS track teams, both seventh and eighth graders, consisted of almost fifty ath- letes. The eighth grade boys and girls teams both captured third place at the SCMS Invita- tional. The seventh grade boys took second at the SCMS Invitational while the seventh grade girls placed first. The girls also placed first at league and at all seventh grade meets, winning by a comfortable margin. Coach Daniels felt the girls worked hard and both teams did very well. Coach German's only comment was. It’s over. 79 o o u Geneva Persinger Tim Ashley Tye Barber Rebekah Bull Crystal Carr Shawnda Carrillo Chris Tolger LeAnn Haney Heath Holliday Anna Jensen Asia McKinney Krista Morava Nicholas Morava Cody Morris Shana Nairn Misty Neuman Lanay Phipps Leslie Puyear Daniel Rogers Kristy Schmeiser Curtis Schweizer Haylee Schweizer Rhett Seyb Jason Townsend Scott Tucker Jocelyn Umberger Roberta Brewer Lois McGowne Dwayne Ashley Amy Barber Jeremiah Barkes Tara Barkes David Brown Alison Canny Marella Canny Melissa Canny Cheri Carrithers Skip Cox Joshua Dorrell Delma Garza Marshall Hart Jody Jackson Tregory Lewis Regan Martin Paige Norwood Miechele Olivas Louis Partida Jalizabeth Pauls Brian Peterson Alfredo Sanchez Kim Schmeiser Jackie Schulte Amanda Smith Joi Lea Umberger Myrna Vela Cherina Walker Lesley Walters Paul Wolfe Not Pictured: Larry Heron Dortha Beagley Mary Ann Bluhm 80 Daniel Adams Stacey Ashley Travis Brummett Bryan Case Amber Cox Sean Denney Lana Dody Beau Hines Kelly Hooker Jeremy Jackson Bill Johnson Jon Kaufman Kandice Kirkland Nathan Kirkland Cody Like Robert Lovato Andrea Moore Misty Moore Tonya Murray Mikela Nairn Cody Ochoa Amber Ramsay Allen Rector Pablo Rodriguez Lance Shepard Beth Smith Justin Whittington Brenda Winger Sharon Porter Kathleen Wheeler Michael Berndt Dandle Bordewick Alicia Brown Steve Carrithers Jason Casey Robert Dody Brett Dorrell Jennifer Duvall Jennifer Floyd Carrie Foster Carlos Garza Jennifer McMichael Brent Murray Heidi Nelson Gregory Norwood Sandra Olivas Rana Plummer Jason Rios Christina Rodriguez Stacy Schweizer Kenli Tilley AudreyTucker Tiffany Tucker Cambray Walker Carolyn German Bonnie Willinger Cory Allen Jamie Barber Patrick Bates Shawn Brown Larisa Carr O O u TZ c o 81 o o u U Keri Carrithers Patricia Cummings Rebecca Denney Sally Gleue Jana Haney Norma Hernandez Tod Hooker Curtis Houser Donnie Johnson Paul Kaufmann Donald LeBlanc Thomas Murray Brant Peterson Manuel Reyes Connie Rodriguez Oscar Saenz Shilo Schweizer Renee Seyb Tyson Teeter Amy Tomson Brenda Vader Deborah Wait Rebecca Willinger Derek Yingling Jim Good Yvonne Pepper Tricia Adams Robert Banning Joni Barkes Chris Bearce Jason Brummett Mike Carrithers Misty Case Niki Duran John Hart Rylee Jones Tammy Lawrence Carmen Lewis Jared O’Bryan Michael Olivas Alex Partida Chandra Plummer Martha Reyes John Schweizer Sarah Siniard Travis Smith Frank Stultz Dawn Terrill Jon Terrill Sean Umberger Joni Williamson Tony Ybarra Joe Zimmerman Cathy Jaeger Tom Siniard Rebecca Arnold Gabriela Avalos Todd Barber Sonja Bordewick Stacy Brown Scott Carr 82 Jami Carrithers Kim Claassen Con Cockrum Jonathan Denney Keri Duran Chris Floyd Mike Gepner Valler te Houck Joy Jackson Crystal Kirkland Daniel LeBlanc Maria Lewis Stuart McMichael Vonnie Morris Tammie Rains Lorenza Reyes Jose Rios Rosie Rodiguez Pete Sanchez Amanda Sandoval Clay Scott Jon Shoemaker Becky Trupllo Acey Wait Maggie Ybarra Traci Zimmerman Amy Zollinger Not Pictured: Pere Neihn Roseanna Williams Kacee Jones Brent Omo Bobbi Wilkerson Marita Jackson. Library Larry Johnson. Principal Diane Kalcik. Reading O o u Son|a Bordewick and the second grade class display their star qualities at the grade school Christmas program. Third grader Alicia Brown receives instruc- tions from her teacher Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Willmger watches Patrick Bates closely as he attempts to make a perfect score on his spelling. 83 o o u ru U fU O $ o cc Ofi 02 Michael Bates Amy Case Todd Clyde Sandra Gutierrez Arlena Harris Jennifer Heston Tonya Moreland Sheryl Schmitt Chantry Scott Sandra Snell Kevin Warner Elizabeth Ainsworth Shonda Goertzen Eerando Gutierrez Matthew Moser Not Pictured: Brian Button Brandon Houck Jennifer Clyde Christina Eoresman Thomas Harris Luke Kersey Becky Nicholas Matt Scott Rebecca Barber Mark Clyde Stephanie Floyd William Harris Chad Moreland Corina Brown Wendy Clyde Kris Foresman Jeremy Moser John Scott Tony Boehs Cayle Goertzen Jennifer Morris Cynthia Pope Michael Snell Bobby Whitcomb Velma Base Everett Dykes Eileen Kilian Greta Mitchel Big Bow faculty includes: Mrs. Mitchell. Kindergarten� Miss Base, first and second grades� Mrs. Kilian. third and forth grades� Mr. Dykes, principal and fifth grade. Manter Susy Blanco Marci Cook Mandy Lane Christina Lingard Josh Martin Shawn Wilkerson Trampus Wilkerson Justin Wills Sarah Clodfelter Belinda Geist Robert Scrivner Leslie Smith 84 Dalen Suris Tina Wills Gil Avitia Casey McManaman Russell Wilkerson Juda Worm Darci Batterton Marty Cook Maria Crow Terri Hoskinson Alonzo Huddleston Brandon Smith Not Pictured: Eddie Crow Alicia Avitia Cory Bixler Shawna Bonham Donna Chapman Daniel Hume Aaron James Raynetta Surls James Toole Becky Wills James Beason Angela Hebberd Shay Nichols Nancy Wilkerson Jori Worm John Adams Liliana Blanco Jennifer Cockreham Susie Crow Lisa Hoopingarner Chip Lingard Kelly Martin Cora Hawkins. First and Second Jerry Marshall. Third and Fourth Arby Rector. Principal Fifth and Sixth Leone Toole. Kindergarten The faces of Big Bow primary students show their eagerness to learn. Manter student Tina Wills is completely absorbed in a Christmas art project. Big Bow student Amy Case tries to find a comfortable writing position. 85 Manter band student Liliana Blanco diligently practices her flute. Manter Grade School he looks like he owns the place, it's because he . Kent Marlin never missed a day of school in four years ai SCHS High school Index 1 • -IjZ V STANTON HIGH ncn COUNTY SCHOOL ADAMS. MIKE. 29. 40. 41. 44. ANDERSON. TAMMY. 15. 19. 22. 41. 47. 52. 57. 64. ARNOLD. SHELLEY. 15. 19. 36. 46. 47. 62. 62. ASHIDA. DEBBIE. 7. 12. 15. 19. 22. 23. 24. 25. 29. 34. 46. 47. 49. 51. 55. 58. 61. 70. BANNING. LORRI. 4. 7. 8. 19. 34. 47. 64. 67. 70. BARBER. BETH. 19. 22. 34. 41. 52. 53. 57. BARKES. JENNIFER. 36. 69. BARKES. TODD. 2. 6. 7. 16. 35. 58. 69. 70. BARTON. GREG. 3. 7. 16. 32. 33. 49. 58. 68. 70. BAUER. JIM. 43. BERNDT. NICkl. 17. 19. 41. 48. BITNER. CINDY. 19. 38. 51. 52. 53. 56. BLANCO. OLGA. 19. 35. 57. BOEHS. KENNY. 40. 62. BOLES. CAREY. 51. 59. 62. BORDEWICK. TODD. 6. 7. 34. 58. 70. 71 BOWERS. CLINTON. 16. 38. 55. BROWN. DIANE. 43. BROWN. LORI. 17. 19. 40. 47. 52. 64. BROWN. VANESSA. 17. 19. 38. 55. 56. BUNTING. BECKY. 19. 22. 25. 38. 52. 53. 56. 57. CARRITHERS. LORI. 19. 22. 40. 52. 53. 57. CARRUTH. ART. 14. 16. 26. 29. 31. 43. CASE. PAUL. 7. 45. 48. 49. 59. 70. 71. CHAFFIN. SANDRA. 36. 57. 68. CHAFFIN. SHANNON. 19. 22. 40. 57. 68. CLAASSEN. DAMARIS. 43. CLAASSEN. MIKE. 16. 26. 40. 44. 51. CLUNN. JIM. 71. 73. COCKREHAM. CHRIS. 16. 19. 26. 33. 40. 51. 68. COX. JAMES. 6. 7. 68. 71. CROW. TONY. 19. 37. 66. CUMMINGS. DALE. 33. 41. CUMMINGS. MARCELLA. 19. 33. 41. DARROUGH. KIM. 17. 19. 38. 39. 47. 59. 64. 65. 67. DARROUGH. SHANE. 2. 16. 26. 58. 64. 70. 71. DAVIDSON. DRU. 8. 16. 26. 29. 38. 52. 63. 67. DAVIS. ANN. 43. 55. DEXTER. KRAIG. 33. 42. 48. DURAN. PHILLIP. 9. 12. 14. 15. 16. 19. 26. 29. 31. 32. 36. 44. 46. 48. 49. 52. 53. 62. 63. 66. ECKAS. KEVIN. 32. 33. 36. 47. 48. 64. 66. ELLIS. SCOTT. 6. 7. 26. 34. 46. 47. 48. 50. 51. 58. 60. 61. 64. 66. 70. EVERETT. JAMES. 5. 7. 34. 35. 52. 53. 58. 67. 70. 71 EVERETT. PEGGY. 19. 38. 52. 57. FIGGINS. CANDI. 19. 22. 41. 46. 47. 52. 57. 64. FIGGINS. DALYN. 8. 16. 38. FIRA. ESIOUIO. 41. 48. FIRA. RAMON. 48. 62. 66. FIRA. ROBERT. 38. 48. 49. FULTON. MICHELE. 38. 39. 46. 56. FULTON. STEVE. 7. 44. 58. 70. GEPNER. KELLY. 41. GERMAN. TOM. 25. 74. 79. GILDHOUSE. TANNA. 19. 40. 47. 64. 65. 68. GROVER. KYLE. 33. 37. 56. 62. HARRELL. ROBERT. 16. 19. 33. 40. 52. HEADLEY. MIKE. 16. 19. 39. 38. 48. HEBBERD. PAM. 15. 18. 19. 20. 46. 47. 51. 57. 59. 62. 64. 65. 68. HOGUE. TRACEY. 37. 64. HOOPINGARNER. KRISTEN. 8. 9. 12. 17. 19. 22. 40. 51. 57. 69. HOOPINGARNER. LANCE. 14. 15. 16. 19. 32. 33. 36. 52. 59. 62. HOOPINGARNER. LINDSAY. 2. 3. 8. 9. 16. 26. 28. 29. 34. 45. 50. 51. 52. 63. 58. 61. HOOPINGARNER. LYLE. I. 16. 26. 33. 35. 38. 39. 46. 48. 49. 51. 55. 56. 67. 88. HORTON. BECKY. 22. 25. 36. 52. 66. HUDGENS. DAVID. 8. 16. 16. 37. 69. HUDSON. KEN. 26. 74. HUFFMAN. TOBY. 8. 26. 29. 31. 40. HUME. SARAH. 19. 22. 25. 40. 48. 52. 57. 59. HURD. EDWARD. 16. 21. 26. 34. 40. 41. 44. 49. 69. HURLBURT. JEFF. 16. 26. 33. 41. 44. 52. JACKSON. GEORGE. 42. JOHNSON. TERRESA. I. 44. 55. 62. 88. JONES. CURTIS. 5. 7. 15. 16. 27. 58. 66. 70. JONES. JULIE. 19. 25. 41. 47. 57. 64. 68. JULIAN. REX. 21. 33. 36. 48. 59. KIRKLAND. PAM. 5. 7. 34. 47. 57. 58. 64. 65. 70. 71. LAP AY. JACK. 43. 78. LANE. IRIS. 72. LANNING. DEB. 33. 37. 42. 56. 75. 77. 78. 79. LAUPPE. MARK. 16. 33. 38. 49. LAUPPE. RANDALL. 16. 34. 36. 47. 53. 64. LEWIS. CHRIS. 8. 9. 16. 26. 41. 45. 52. 53. COCKRUM. ASHLEY. 8. 9. 12. 14. 15. 18. 19. 49. 57. 62. 63. COCKRUM. DIRK. 16. 19. 26. 29. 31. 41. 52. HAMBRICK. ALICE. 72. HARRELL. JIMMY. 21. 33. 34. 36. 52. 67. LIMON. CARLOS. 41. LITTLEFIELD. JODELL. 19. 43. 44. LOVORN. MELISSA. 36. 66. 86 The yearbook staff, on behalf of students and facul- ty at SCHS. would like to bid David Walters a fond farewell and thank him for the contributions he made to our school system during the eight years in which he was principal at SCHS. Mr. Walters re- signed in May to become principal at Moundridge. We send our best wishes with you. Mr. Walters, and ■ k thank you for leaving us with many warm memories. .1 MCELROY. GINA. 8. 9. IS. 18. 19. 29. 57. 62. MCKEE. TOM. 16. 19. 37. 66. MCKINNEY. TAMARA. I. 2. 5. 7. 8. 9. 2. 15. 19. 34. 46. 48. 55. 57. 58. 60. 61. 67. 70. 71. 88. MANGELS. CARY. 8. 9. 16. 26. 33. 62. MARTIN. KENT. 6. 7. 8. 2 . 34. 45. 48. 50. 51. 58. 61. 68. 70. 71. 86. MARTIN. KRISTINA. 13. 19. 2 . 25. 38. 52. 51. MARTIN. MELODY. 8. 22. 38. 56. 67. MITCHELL. LORI. 19. 22. 25. 29. 38. 47. 49. 51. 52. 57. 58. 64. 67. MONTOYA. CARLOS. 36. 59. MONTOYA. PETE. 2 . 34. 41. 49. MORGAN. DONNIE. I. 22. 25. 34. 38. 39. 46. 49. 55. 88. MORRIS. ARKIE. 13. 16. 26. 29. 42. MORRIS. CANDY. 19. 41. 52. 57. MURRAY. DONNEL. 3. 17. 19. 46. 47. 52. 58. 60. 61. 64. 70. 71. MUNGUIA. RAMON. 43. NAVE. BILL. 42. 47. 53. 78. 79. NEILAN. MONTE. 16. 26. 29. 31. 38. 67. NEILAN. TONYA. I. 19. 35. 36. 48. 49. 55. 62. 63. 88. NICHOLAS. JOHN. 15. 16. 19. 26. 33. 62. NOBLE. JOY. 19. 22. 43. 57. PETERSON. GARY. 7. 33. 34. 45. 58. 60. 61. 67. 70. PHILLIPS. KIM. 40. 47. 52. 64. 65. PORTER. SHARON. 13. POST. DARIN. 4. 7. 12. 16. 26. 27. 45. 48. 70. 71 RAINS. DEE DEE. 19. 38. RAMSAY. KERILYN. 12. 19. 49. 58. 62. 63. 64. RECTOR. TAMMY. 17. 19. 38. 46. 47. 49. 52. 57. 64. 65. RIOS. MARI. 13. 19. 21. 25. 40. 55. 57. ROACH. KERI. 17. 19. 22. 23. 25. 29. 31. 38. 45. 48. 51. 52. 57. 67. RUTH. MARYLIN, 43. SADLER. TROY. 43. 75. 77. SANCHEZ. ANGIE. 19. 40. 57. SCHMITT. SHEILA. 13. 21. 24. 25. 29. 46. 47. 49. 64. 65. SCHMITT. SHIRLEY. 3. 7. 46. 47. 49. 58. 70. SCHWEIZER. TONY. 16. 26. 29. 34. 38. 52. SHEPHARD. GLENDA. 43. SHEPPERD. BRIAN. 16. 33. 37. SHEPPARD. LADONNA. 19, 22. 40. 51. 58. SHERWOOD. RON. 40. SHERWOOD. TAMMY. 4. 7. 8. 34. 47. 58. 64. 65. 67. SHIRONAKA. AUDREY. 12. 17. 19. 35. 38. 56. SHORE. KELLI. 13. 19. 20. 21. 25. 38. 48. 52. 57. SIPES. JIM. 13. 21. 26. 29. 30. 46. 47. 49. 62. 63. SLAVEN. KAREN. 12. 13. 18. 19. 21. 28. 29. 46. 47. 52. 57. 62. 64. 66. SMITH. DAVID. 2. 7. 8. 16. 19. 26. 27. 28. 29. 58. 70. SMITH. KERRIN. 42. 57. SNOOK. JILL. 2. 6. 7. 8. 9. 19. 25. 28. 29. 50. 51. 57. 58. 60. 61. 70. SNOWBARGER. AMBER. 19. 22. 25. 29. 30. 47. 52. 53. 64. SNOWBARGER. MERWYN. 20. 21. 26. 29. 30. 37. 44. SOSA. JON. 4. 7. 21. 33. 34. 52. 53. 58. 70. STEIN. RICK. 8. 9. 12. 14. 15. 16. 19. 29. 47. 48. 51. 59. 62. 63. 64. 66. TEETER. BRANDON. 8. 16. 19. 29. 52. 53. 62. 67. TERRILL. REJEANA. I. 2. 7. 9. 13. 15. 18. 19. 21. 29. 34. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 55. 57. 60. 61. 70. 71. 88. TILLEY. LORI. 19. 22. 25. 29. 31. 41. 47. 52. 53. 57. 64. TOOLE. DEBRA. 36. 62. TROUTMAN. SHAUN. 16. 19. 41. 52. TRUJILLO. JANETTE. 3. 7. 64. 71 TRUJILLO. LORANE. 9. 12. 15. 18. 19. 34. 38. 56. 67. 71. TRUJILLO. LUCY. 19. 36. 57. 62. 63. 66. TUXHORN. DENIESE. 22. 23. 25. 29. 42. TWILLEGER. BILL. I. 5. 7. 8. 9. 16. 34. 55. 58. 60. 66. 70. 88. VADER. MICHELLE. 19. 41. 44. VADER. RANDY. 4. 7. 16. 26. 45. 58. 60. 65. 70. 71. WALTERS. DAVID. 73. WHALEY. SCOTT. 16. 18. 26. 29. 30. 38. 39. 56. 67. WILLINGER. ROBYN. 2. 3. 7. 8. 9. 12. 13. 19. 21. 24. 25. 29. 34. 47. 48. 50. 51. 52. 57. 58. 60. 61. 64. 70. WILKERSON. SHEILA. 12. 19. 22. 23. 24. 25. 36. 57. 62. WILSON. EVELYN. 37. 44. 66. WINGER. MARK. 5. 7. 16. 19. 34. 45. 46. 47. 49. 50. 51. 58. 60. 66. 70. WINGER. STACEY. 16. 26. 35. 41. 52. 53. WINGER. TRAVIS. 16. 41. 44. YBARRA. BENNIE. 20. 21. 29. 30. 38. 40. YBARRA. JESSIE. 20. 21. 29. 30. 41. ZIMMERMAN. STACEY. 16. 18. 38. 39. 50. 56. 67. ZOLLINGER. BRYAN. 2. 4. 7. 12. 14. 16. 19. 26. 27. 29. 46. 58. 70. ZOLLINGER. JOE. 42. 50. 51. 87 And May You Stay . . . i' v‘- : 'Jf l iCr'. «..%