Troy High School - Trojan Yearbook (Troy, KS)

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Being inducted into NHS consists of candle lighting and repeating an oath. Gary Huff lights the flame for Kim Koehler and Kim Wiedmer. For his excellence in writing ability, Scott Reder receives a special award from Mrs. Rockey. Mrs. Rockey rarely gives out an award like this. Chosen out of the top one percent of Kansas high school seniors, Janet Tharman was selected to attend the Governor’s Scholars Award Program. Principal Mr. Zlab gives Janet special recognition on awards night. 20 Academics Copy and design by Kim Wiedmer

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Publications required time not only during class, but often after school. Front Row: Mrs. Rockey, Ga- ry Huff, Elaine Johnson, Tanya Greaser, Scott Reder, Jeff Simpson, Kelli Moore, and Kathy Griffin. Row 2: Jason McNemee, Tim Hanlan, Danny Clary, Mark Rooney, Shelly Loyd, Kim Koehler, Kim Wiedmer, Amy Weber, Cindy Campbell, and Stephanie Smith. Serving as copy editor, Kelli Moore helps Elaine Johnson with her layout. The only junior from the 1986-87 school year to be named to Quill and Scroll, Scott Reder served as editor of the Trojan Trumpet his senior year. Quill and Scroll is an honorary international journalism society for those who have excelled in journalism and are in the top third of their class. Scott received an award for exceptional writing on awards night. Gary Huff 1st, photography; Kim Koehler, 1st, feature writing; Elaine Johnson, 1st, copy writing; Cindy Camp- bell, 2nd, advertising; Scott Reder, 3rd, editorial writing; and Amy Weber, 3rd, make- up. In the state level of the com- petition, Scott Reder placed 1st in editorial writing. This was the second year Scott placed 1st at the state com- petition. In 1987 he received 1st in newswriting. Scott planned to go on and major in journalism. “It was great win- ning the contest and I was really lucky. I plan to major in journalism and this was a big help,” said Scott. Kim Koehler also placed, receiv- ing 2nd in feature writing. Photography by Kim Koehler, Gary Huff, and Bray’s

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Tying for the boy’s American Legion honorable mention award were Chris Bond and Robert Johnson. Mr. Melvin Owens presented these awards. Ceremony moves to evening Kevin Needham receives an award from Mr. Bill Foster for being the most outstanding math science student. Awards presented instead of having the annual awards presentation in the daytime as it had been for the past two years, it was held in the evening, May 16. Mr. Jim Hundley presented the “I Dare You Award” to Terry Karn and Janet Tharman. This award is based on character, scholar- ship, and leadership. They al- so received the KSHAA Cit- izenship awards presented by Mr. Lyle Rockey, Jr. This award is based on attitude and respect. Six new members were in- ducted into Quill and Scroll. They were Cindy Campbell, Kim Koehler, and Kim Wiedmer, juniors, and Gary Huff, Kelli Moore, and Jeff Simpson, seniors. There were only two juniors inducted into National Honor Society. They were Kim Koehler and Kim Wiedmer. “I think it’s a big honor to be nominated to National Honor Society,” commented Kim Koehler. This year a new award was given out. It was the Dial award for the male and fe- male athlete of the year. This honor, presented by Mr. Bill Foster, went to Terry and Sherry Karn. Mr. Melvin Owens presented the American Legion awards. Robert Johnson and Chris Bond tied for the Honorable Mention award for the boys’ and Janet Tharman received the girls.’ Becky Clary won the girls’ while Kevin Need- ham won the boys’ top honor award. The recipients of these awards were voted on by the senior class. Other various awards were given for speech, journalism, academics, art, music, and pep club, and winners of the Emporia State Scholarship contests were announced. m 2! 33 Photography by Gary Huff and Kelli Moore