Wamego High School - Wa Kaw Yearbook (Wamego, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1981 volume:

1980-81 Wa-Kaw “Passage” Wamego High Volume 40 Wamego KS. 66547 TABLE OF CONTENTS Opening Senior Section ......................................2 Organizations ............................................. 17 Sports .................................................... 50 People Academics ...........................................92 Activities Student Life .................................. 122 Closing Index ............................................ 164 •4 . Ii V X ____ V %, PASSAGE This year is the beginning of a new dec- ade, the transition to a new school addi- tion, the election of a new President, and a turning point in many of our lives. Life is a continuous transmission from one stage to another. Many of us will soon penetrate the “big world and with this osmosis our label will bypass teenager and shift to adult. With this transference will come new views and greater responsibilities. ‘Pas the m. TODD G. BRETHOUR 1961-1980 On September 26. 1980. Todd Gaddie Brethour. a 1979 graduate, was killed in a car accident on Highway 24 near Wamego. Todd was coming home from Cloud County Junior College for the WHS homecoming activities To the memory of Todd Brethour the yearbook staff of the 1980-81 Wa-Kaw. “Passage , dedicate this book. May Todd's family and friends find comfort in these words. Jeff Doll, Editor. Some people are outgoing and popular and seem successful in almost everything they do They are good athletes, receive good grades, have high standings, and are elected to special clubs Todd Brethour was an outgoing person. He was a bright, understanding, and talented young man. He was always there to help the best he could and he never walked away from a friend in need. Todd was a football player and an active FFA member who was elected North East District Secretary He was a member of WHS debate. W-Club. golf team, choir, a homecoming king candidate, and his senior year, was elected to National Honor Society Todd was not only a good person but a good friend to all of us. Tina Clark. Assist Ed Todd Brethour was one of the very few who had direction and meaning in his life, he built bridges, not walls. He knew the way he wanted to go and he worked towards that goal He lived his life with a purpose and with meaning We respect him for what he was and love him for what he meant to us Dane Ditto. Staff This year the life of a special friend was taken. We all felt anger and pain — but as we recapture the memories given to us by that friend we realize there is still a special part of him that lingers Each set of memories are beautifully special, for they are our own memories of Todd. Kelly Carlson. Staff Becoming an achiever, strivng for a goal, loving the land and the things which God created and placed on this earth were Todd's qualities. He lived a quality life He loved his family and his friends and we all loved him. Though we have been separated, some place m a different passage of time we will all be together again. Sheryl Carnahan. Editor ■ Julie H Anderson High school has been four exciting, fun-filled years during which we H prepared to enter our own worlds. It has been a time for growing, H learning, hoping, and planning for that first big transition. H Even though many of us were very good students and did well in our H classes, education seemed secondary to most of us. Classes were a H necessary evil; something that was endured so participation could take H place in the things we enjoyed most, sports, cheerleading, drill team, the H homecomings, the proms, even the noon visits on the lawn, in the balco- H ny of the Pit”, or on the way to the grocery store seemed more H memorable than most classes. H But. in spite of ourselves, we did learn and mature and hopefully we will H Roger pass into responsible citizens. Possibly even a few of us will make some H Anderson great accomplishment. Time will tell. H Twelve years of schooling have come to an end. High school will be. for H some of us. our last experience at formal education. May this passage H from high school be only a beginning for each of us ... H Senior class officers; Ken Dawson, president; Les Platz. vice-president; Nancy Stueve. secretary; Paul Deweese. treasurer; Paul White, stu-co representative. Steve Baker Stan Bartley 4 Sherri Beach David Bellinder Jerry Bellinder Steve Bennett Bobby Benton Sandy Biedenbender Kelly Bird Brenda Blanka Lance Braden Patty Brazzle Lisa Brummett Mike Chadwick Rusty Chrest Tina Clark Donald Colson Ken Dawson 5 WE ARE THE SENIORS OF WHS Rob Figge listens inten- tively to an unidentified speaker informing him about the facts of Family Living . Sandra Dearing Paul Deweese Lisa Ebert David Eckart Brenda Elder Tim Enns Annette Etienne Robbie Figge Sang Gip Ruth Glover Mark Grannell Dale Griffin Sam Guy Keith Hainline Sally Hatfield Laurie Herman 8 Dallas Hasenbank Debie Hasenbank Penny Hupe Sandy Jarvis Jodi Johnson Ron Kastner Aaron Keller Adam Lawrence Libby Lenherr Brenda Lichtenhan Lisa Lowry Hanna Mahar Stacie Martin Kelly Meadows Tammy Menhusen Jett Modean 9 CLASS 1981 Laurie nrPKfip? rie Herman ex- ses her innermost igs on a very hectic Of getting organiza- Ebert. .1 ° re‘ ,ion P'ctures taken by a ,rr' iuncn protessionai photogra- ♦ oher ♦ Alter years ot senior. Brenda After weeks of dripping, sweaty practices, these ?nior harriers. Dallas Hasenbank. Becky Pe- ters, Nancy Stueve, and Sandy Biedenbender, fi- nally got a chance to re- lax and smile for the camera. ' I Libby Lenherr received first place in the State FBLA accounting con- test. In national compe- tition she finished tenth. She was also recog- nized as a top scorer on the National Merit Test. learned how to catch up on needed sleep. Penny Hupe naps in the busi- ness storage room sixth m hour. ▼ Mike Chadwick, dis- tracts from the study time given by Mr Kapfer in acting class. Kayla Oliver Dan Persell Becky Peters Russ Pitney Les Platz Theresa Rafferty Susie Rhea Rexene Richards Brian Ridder Mike Robinson Amy Rosell Gloria Roth Lori Schmidt Wanda Seeie Dan Shea Jane Smith Picture Not Available 12 Sally Smith David Stauffer Bernard Straub Gail Strickland Nancy Stueve Petie Swearingen Bill Swiger Debbie Tessendorf Bruce Thomas Dale Thomas Alfred Tisdale Jay Walsh Cindy Weller Paul White Mike Witt Jerry Zerbe 13 x X 7 X X u X X X X fW First row- right to left Steve Baker — FB 4; Wrestling 4; tennis 4. Sheri Beach — VB 4 David Bellinder — FB 4; BB 1. Steve Bennett — FB 4; Wrestling 4. Sandra Bieden- bender — XC 2; Track 4; Tennis 2; BB 3 Kelly Bird — FB 3: Wrestling 3. Mike Chad- wick — Wrestling 4 Rusty Chrest — FB 3; Wrestling 4 Second row Sandra Dearing — VB 4; Track 4. Paul Deweese — FB 3; BB 4 Lisa Ebert — Tennis 4. David Eckart — FB 1; BB 4 Sam Guy — FB 4; BB 4; Track 2 Laurie Herman —Tennis 4; BB 4; Track 1. Dallas Hasen- bank — FB 2; BB 2; Track 3; XC 2. Third row Ron Kastner — FB 4; BB 4; Tennis 4. Jodi Johnson — Tennis 3: BB 4; Track 3 Jett Mo- dean — Tennis 4; Wrestling 1. Russ Pitney — “A learning experience” are a few of the words a senior athlete would use to describe his or her past four years of high school sports. Uncountable hours of prac- ticing, sore muscles, running, run- ning, running, and first game jitters are just a few of the experiences an athlete goes through during the sea- son. Gaining responsibilities and re- spect for other people have been qualities achieved by all athletes for --XK— Hk -XK - - XK X X - XK- ' 14 XKZZLIZZXK XK aiif many years. We ail feel a sense of pride when we look back on all the time we put in trying to do some- thing to the best of our ability. Four years of hard work and dedication have given W.H.S. senior athletes self-satisfaction. This year was a year to remember. A year when we turned things around. We were suc- cessful; whether all the records said so or not. Wrestling 4; Tennis 4. Kayla Oliver — BB 4; VB 4, Becky Peters — XC. Les Platz — Track 4; BB 4: FB 1. Fourth row Paul White — FB 4 Brain Ridder — FB 2. Mike Robinson — Wrestling 4; Golf 4; FB 1 Bernard Straub — FB 1; BB 4. Lori Schmidt — VB 4 Theresa Rafferty — Tennis 4: BB 1. Amy Rosell — BB 4; Track 1. Debbie Tesaendorf — VB 4; BB 4 Fifth row Dan Shea — Wrestling 4; Tennis 3; FB 4; Track 1. Bruce Thomas — Track 2; FB 4; Track 1. Aaron Keller — FB 4; Wrestling 4. Dale Thomas — Football Manager 2. ij y I x X X X t X r u X X X X X 15 . . . THE END OR THE BEGINNING? Cheerleader, Sandra Dan Shea has fun in the Dearing, performs at the sun at Tuttle Creek, homecoming pep rally. FINALLY . . . Senior quarterback. Ron Kastner, looks for the key In breaking through the Clay Center Tiger's tough offensive line. ORGANIZATIONS FBLA Looks Towards Future FBLA stands for Future Busi- ness Leaders of America, and that is what they are . .. leaders. At the beginning of the year FBLA traveled to Emporia State University for a Business Career Day. Classes concerning secre- tarial careers, business educa- tion, business management, and other business related courses were attended. During the year FBLA held its annual carnival complete with clowns, ring toss, darts, fish pond, and bowling game. $170 was raised from their effort. The Wamego FBLA Chapter has sent many students to state and even national contests each year. FBLA gets results at Wa- mego High School. Members then attended regionals at Shawnee Heights High School on Febru- ary 14, 1981. The group competed in typ- ing, accounting, advertising, marketing, poster events, office procedures, and oth- er business contests. Winners were: Lib- by Lenherr. senior stenographer — 1st place; Jeff Modean, poster display — 1st place, principles of sales — 3rd place; Lori Schmidt, senior stenographer — 3rd place, office procedures — 4th place in 10-key calculator. Jim Johnson, extem- poranous speaking — 3rd place, current events — 5th place, general business — 5th place; Wamego's team, spelling relay — 4th place; Vicki Woodard, spelling re- lay — 4th place; Jean Niedfeldt. spelling relay — 4th place. Business English Es- sentials — 5th place. FBLA also attended state competition at Emporia on March 26 and 27. Those placing at state were: Libby Lenherr — 5th Accounting II; Julie Anderson — 3rd Stenographer II, 2nd Advertising, 5th Re- tailing, and 2nd Office Procedures; Jeff Modean and Jimmy Johnson — 2nd poster event; Jean Niedfeldt — 4th Clerk- Typist I, 5th Stenographer I; Penny Hupe — 5th Marketing; Gail Strickland — 2nd Sales. 2nd Marketing, and 2nd Manage- ment; and Jeff Modean — 3rd Marketing. No one was eligible for Nationals. U T U R E USINESS EAPERS MERICA 1980-81 FBLA officers: (L to R) Libby Lenherr. secre- tary; Kayla Oliver, treasur- er; Lori Schmidt, president; Dixie Flinn, public relations; Jeff Modean, vice-presi- dent. Brenda Elder, stu-co. Not pictured Julie Ander- son, parlimentarian. Mrs. Dawson is surprised at one of the FBLA member's suggestions as student teacher, Mike Ronen, laughs on. 1980-81 FBLA members: First row. (L to R) Kayla Oliver. Jeff Modean. Petie Swearingen; second row. Brenda Elder. Libby Len- herr. Julie Anderson. Lori Schmidt; third row. Dixie Flinn, Penny Hupe, Mary Dawson, sponsor; Lana Northup. sponsor; fourth row. Linda Oliver. Susie Rhea. Tina Clark; fifth row. Gini Farrar. DeAnn Jackson. Nancy Zoeller; sixth row. Gail Strickland. Jill Yager. Rexene Rich- ards; Seventh row. Amy Holle. Tammy Springer. Nancy Routh; eighth row. Jerry Bellinder, Jim John- son. Joe Keller. Dazzled by all the games at the FBLA carnival, this girl tries her luck with bowling. Julie Anderson. WHS sen- ior. and Richard Strick- land. WHS junior, admire the stuffed animals given away at the FBLA carni- val. 19 FFA SPELLS SUCCESS Future Farmers of America is de- signed to prepare students through classroom instruction and contests for a career in agriculture. In the 1980-81 school year FFA stood for success and winning. It also stood for community projects, learning, and growing. FFA week, a nationally designated week, started with the group attending a local church. Other activities were planned for the week such as the Food For America program which was de- signed to educate children about how their food gets to them from the farm. There was also fun activities such as an arm wrestling tournament and egg throwing contest and a farmer's awareness day when students could VST ,« dress as farmers. Five students from the FFA were also sent to Topeka and were interviewed on TV and Radio about the FFA and it's activities. V MR. EBERT FFA ADVISOR Mr. George Ebert has been the FFA advisor at Wamego for four years. Besides being a leader and teacher, he is also a friend to many of the stu- dents. Ag students often com- ment that he never accepts anything but perfection. This method seems to have paid off for Wamego has a leading state and national FFA group. National livestock team placed third at Denver: Stan Bartley. Jon Haynes. Mike Torrey, Jacquie Rickstrew, Sherri Beach. ri T, The 1980-81 FFA officers: (back row) Theresa . Rafferty, reporter; Paul White, president; Stan Bartley, vice-president; Roger Anderson, stu- dent advisor; Greg Riat, stu-co rep.; Sherri Beach, secretary; (front row) Mike Torrey. N.E. district vice-president; Dennis Wilson, parli- mentarian; Larry Holz. historian; and Alan Bu- chanan. sentinel. . 1. nfl 20 ♦ ♦ Rod Sackrider and Theresa Rafferty show some farm animals to youngsters dur- ing the Food for America program. At National Convention Stan Bartley and Paul White accepted a placque recognizing the Wamego FFA's accomplishments during the previous year. During the school year the alumni group sent three members to Washington D.C. for the Nation- al Leadership Conference; there they learned leadership abilities and also governmental pro- cess. The livestock team qualified to represent Kan- sas at the National Western Livestock show in Denver, Colorado. Out of 24 4-H and FFA teams from across the nation, they placed third. The land judging team went to Nationals in Oklahoma. Out of 250 FFA, 4-H, and individual teams from across the nation they placed seventh. The Wamego FFA won first at the Sunflower State Exposition and took second in the state fair at Hutchinson. In a competition at Holton the Farm Management team won first place and the Crops team won third. The Livestock Judging team competed at the Cloud County Judging Contest and placed first over 30 other teams. Community projects also played an important role in FFA this year. Projects included building a new dock at the city park, erecting signs about the Dutch Mill on main street, moving bleachers for the school and making promotion signs for beef and pork. At the Cloud County Judging contest a special plaque, in memory of Todd Brethour, was given to the high individual of the contest. The plaque was received by Mike Torrey and is on display in the ag shop. The tractor Bobby Benton restored won him fourth place at the state fair. FFA members that showed their sheep at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson were: (back row) Chris Tor- rey. Stan Bartley. Jon Haynes; (front row) Dennis Wilson and Mike Torrey. V‘ Alan Buchanan's log split- ter won sixth place at the state fair. The district speech contes- tants were: (Back row) Da- vid Casper. Toby Heiniken. Rod Pitney. Rex Tessen- dorf. Rod Sackrider. Larry Holz; (second row) Stan Bartley. Alan Buchanan. Mike Torrey, Roger Ander- son; (front row) Mr. Strop. Student Teacher. Joleene Rickstrew. Theresa Raf- ferty. and Pat Rafferty. Accomplishments- 1980-81 CONTEST: 1st — State Land; 7th — National Land; 1st — State Farm Management; 3rd — National Western Livestock; 1st — District Speech, Mechanics, Farm Management, Livestock; 2nd — District Leadership School, Crops, Poultry, Land. FAIRS: Nine mechanics exhibi- tors at county and state fairs; re- serve champion, mechanics, at state fair. TRIPS: Two members won 8-day trips to Hawaii; three members won 12-day trips to Washington D.C. COMMUNITY SERVICE: Re- built fishing dock at park, Dutch Mill signs on Main Street, and promotion signs for beef and pork, food for America Program for elementry students, moved bleachers for school. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Two members on WIBW-TV, three members on KMAN Radio, dis- tributed 75 calendars to local businessmen. AWARDS: Star Agribusiness- man of district, five proficiency award winners, four state farm- ers, three speeches, $450 to sen- ior scholarships. Executive Board The FHA Members are as fol- lows: first row, left to right: Kathy Kimmal, Becky Peters, Gini Far- rar, Ruth Glover, Sally Hatfield, JaNiece Rush, Debbie Tessen- dorf, Angeia Allenbrand, Gina Grannell, Nancy Hedrick, Priscilla Roth, Jacquie Ricksrew. Second row, left to right: Linda Lichten- han, Sherri Beach, Jean Nied- feldt, Donna Robertson, Lori Walsh, Barb Pittenger. Third row, left to right: Brenda Elder, Carol Borgendale, Angie Colbert, DeAnn Jackson, Lori Bjorling, Joleen Rickstrew, Lisa Tagged, Debora Roscovius, Dawn De- Bord, Annette Walsh. Fourth row, left to right: Cathy Garies, Tammy Menhusen, Rachelle Reves, Jill Yager, Carrie Martin, JoAnn Dekat, Debbie Diver. Fifth row, left to right: Hanna Mahar, Julie Anderson, Jane Smith, Sta- cia Zeller, Mrs. Sunley and Mrs. Brooks, Sponsors. The FHA Executive Board Members are as follows: first row, left to right: Nancy Hedrick, Pris- cilla Roth, Jacquie Rickstrew, Angelia Allenbrand, Ruth Glover, JaNiece Rush, Angie Bevitt, Don- na Robertson, Debbie Tessen- dorf, Jean Niefeldt, Polly Pageler. Third row, left to right: Kim Blume, Patti Boskill, Mrs. Brooks, Becky Peters, Mrs. Sunley, Kathy Kimmal, Gini Farrar, Annette Walsh. 24 Another busy year! The Wamego FHA club got off to a great start by welcoming new members at a salad luncheon. The club’s annual pancake supper, held October 17, proved a success with a large turnout and produced enough profit to support the club's early projects. This year members participated in a fieldtrip to Kansas City. There they toured several businesses in- cluding: Zarda Dairy Company, Ind- land Industries, Hibachi Hut, and the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The highlight of the year was FHA week, February 8-14. The week's activities included: Monday, Good Girl Contest; Tuesday, Sports Day; Bean Day was scheduled for Wednesday, but, school was can- celled because of snow. Thursday was Tnat Your Favorite Teacher Day, a id Friday was the Mr. FHA Contest Alan Buchanan was Mr. FHA. District elections, at Valley Heights, were February 19. Gina Grannell ran for vice-president, Jean Niedfelt for secretary, and Jacquie Rickstrew for treasurer; none were elected. March 17 all members par- ticipated in a St. Patrick's Day Din- ner at Northview. May was the an- nual banquet. The year was finished with the state meeting in Wichita. KAYETTES A growing experience” is only one of many positive phrases that could have been used to describe Kayettes this past year. President, Julie Anderson, her cabinet, along with the advice of their new advisor, Sara Carnahan, and the coopera- tion of the Kayette members worked hard to fulfill their year long goal of reaching three thousand credit points. Service to the commu- nity and those living in it was an important goal. The members at- tempted to build brides to the com- munity by donating food to families .. A Growing Experience at Thanksgiving and collecting do- assembly. nations for the Hamden, Childress, Hasenbank, and Braden families whose homes were destroyed by fire during the school year. Programs at each meeting varied from subjects such as decorating tray favors for the hospital and nurs- ing home to a dating panel which presented views of both the young and old. A special guest from Thai- land presented her views on living in America and a guest singer, Roger Cooper, entertained the student body during a Kayette sponsored A Kayette member must endeav- or to fulfill these objectives: to make religion an important part of her life, •to develope a congenial personality, to bring about quality leadership, to render needed service, to feel a deep appreciation for others, and to maintain good health by developing good recreational habits. During the meetings and different events each member could take the opportunity to look at her own life in new and exciting ways. S -I 79 The motivators of Kayettes are the cabi- net members: L to R (Row 1 )-Julie Anderson, Lisa Ebert, Becky Pe- ters, Kayla Oliver. Bren- da Lichtenhan, Lori Schmidt; (Row 2)-Pat Rafferty. Marjean Gar- rett. Brenda Blanka, Laurie Herman. Ruth Glover, and Sara Carna- han, Sponsor. APPEARING - ROGER COOPER SPONSORED BY KAYETTES 26 «1 I 1 irfi 1 Boondee Alikiji, an ex- change student at K-State, was a special guest of the Kayettes. She spoke about her native country. Thai- land. and her views on living in America. Pat Rafferty acted as mis- tress of ceremonies for a dating panel consisting of Mr Hod Dendurent. Mrs. Rachel Englund. Mrs. Jan- eice Crosson. Mr. George Ebert. Laurie Herman and Dan Shea. ■ t 11V Kayette members: L to R (Row 1) Becky Peters. Laurie Herman. Kayla Oliver. Lori Schmidt. Brenda Blanka. Lisa Ebert. Ruth Glover. Marjean Garrett. Pat Rafferty and Brenda Lichtenhan. (Row 2) Angie Colbert. Lori Linton. Cynthia Clark. Kim Blume. Priscilla Roth. Jill Lang. Jill Adams. Morgan Wilson. Nancy Manly and JaNeice Rush. (Row 3) Julie Anderson. Connie Brazzle, Polly Pageler. Jean Niedfeldt. Gloria Roth. Robin Fechter. Robyn Lowry. Missy Hinkle. Deann Jackson, and Sandy Rosco- vious. (Row 4) Hanna Mahar. Sandy Biedenbender. Theresa Rafferty. Sheryl Carnahan. Jodi Johnson. Kelly Carlson Amy Holle. Kathy Kimmal. Jannis Mattson and Gini Farrar. (Row 5) Barbie Pittenger, Annette Walsh. Kathy Flanagan. Rachelle Reves. Linda Lichtenhan. Lori Brazzle. Gina Grannell. Tina Clark. Sherri Beach. Amy Rosell. Brenda Elder. Libby Lenherr. Wanda Seele. Kellie Eckart. Brenda Spence. Bridget Bellinder. and Jill Yager (Row 7) Ruth Spohn. Cindy Barker. Jan Walsh. Dawn Hasenbank. Trecia Ethington. Linda Oi- liver. Nancy Stueve. Sandra Dearing. Sherri Seu- fert. and Penny Clark. (Row 8) Sara Carnahan. Nancy Routh, Stacie Martin. Tammy Menhusen. and Tammie Springer. 27 The Braden and Hasen- bank families lost homes Jk during January. ” Kayefte officers — pres., . Julie Anderson; vice-pres., ▼ Kayla Oliver; sec., Brenda Lictenhan; trea., Lisa Ebert; stu-co. Becky Peters; hist., Lori Schmidt; and sponsor, Sara Carnahan. A Warm Heart The 1980-81 Language Club turned out to be a small seven member club but it was blessed with a large, warm heart. The tradition of sponsoring an orphan child in Mexico throughout the year had to be discontinued this year because of a tight squeeze for funds. When Christmas time came the Haven of Rest Nursing Home was visited by the club members. They brought happiness and cheer with carols and tray favors. Later in the year a party for the second grade class complete with refreshments and fun-filled games was also held. The club mem- bers learned and experienced other things throughout the year including Spanish dancing, games, and a taste of real Spanish food. Front Car Row «) Patty Brazzle to ol Borgendale. Back R gie Bevitt. Troy Carson shown is Julie Nehring R A R) to An Mike Witt Not Motivation of the Lan- guage Club was given and maintained by the sponsor. Mrs. Barbara Clynch. 29 Changes Strengthens National Honor Society National Honor Society has been an organiza- tion at WHS since 1949. For the last seven years Mrs. Judy Rush has served as advisor. During these years changes have occurred. An in- school tapping is now held in February and a candle light induction ceremony is held in May with a formal reception. In 1975 graduation pen- dants were purchased from money making pro- jects so members would be recognized at gradu- ation. In 1977 the selection of an honorary mem- ber began. Inducted this year was Mrs. Vivian McKowen A faculty council has been organized to serve as an advisory committee. It consists of five teachers selected by Mr Roda. Each year Honor Society starts the year with the few junior members who were selected the previous spring. This year there were only four. Jane Smith took an early out so Lisa Ebert. The- resa Rafferty, and Gloria Roth were left to carry on. They met countless Wednesday mornings before school to fulfill their goal of having pro- jects in the areas of character, service, leader- ship. and scholarship. NHS organized and sponsored a school as- sembly starring the Three-In-One. The Gwins sang and witnessed to the fulfillment of their lives through God. Cleaning the dust-filled trophy case which, in 1978. had been donated by Hon- or Society to the Speech and Debate Depart- ment was another project. NHS purchased flow- ers and presented a National Honor Society pen- dant to the Bill Brethour family at the time of their son. Todd, funeral. Todd was a former WHS Honor Society member. Tutoring students, rec- ognizing honor roll achievers by posting the hon- or roll on second floor, and presenting honor student emblems was also accomplished. Each year ten percent of the senior class and five percent of the junior class are chosen by the entire faculty for membership. The traditional in- duction ceremony was held April 28. 1981, for: Julie Anderson. Sandy Biedenbender. Laurie Herman. Ken Dawson. Ruth Glover. Mark Gran- nell. Sally Hatfield. Lori Schmidt. Sheryl Carna- han. Dane Ditto. Jannis Mattson, and Carol Rib- lett. The ceremony and reception was financed with money donated by the Brethour family in memory of Todd and money made by selling class t-shirts to the sophomores. All sixteen members planned and organized the ceremony and reception for their parents and guests. Faculty Advisory Council: Mr. Ethington. counselor; Mr. Roda. principal; Mr. Heublem. math; Mr. Sea- mans. history; Mrs. Daw- son. business; Mrs Rush. English and NHS advisor; and Mr Riblett (not pic- tured). science. The mothers of the two- year members served the refreshments at the recep- tion. Mrs. Ruth Roth pre- pares the second bowl of punch. Each year NHS hosts a for- mal reception following the candle light induction. Due to the newly laid carpeting in the library, it was held in Mrs. Rush’s room this year. Senior Lisa Ebert enjoys of- fering cookies contributed by the Honor Society mem- bers. Senior Laurie Herman en- joys her punch after the ceremony. Riblett To West Point Carol Riblett, junior, won a trip to the national Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., April 29 to May 2. She was one of five high school students who won in the three state regional competition held March 27 and 28 at the Uni- versity of Kansas. Sponsor for her project was her father, Loren Riblett, science teacher. Science Club What comes to your mind when the Science Club is mentioned? Many think of a group who spend their time looking into microscopes and doing experiments. But in reality Science Club is involved in more than that. Al- though looking into microscopes and doing experiments are vital parts of Science Club, there are other exciting as well as educational activities. This year the club took two canoe trips down the Kansas River. Visiting Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant, proved to be a good learning experience also. For seven years now the Science Club has sponsored the concession stand. Sponsoring includes buying and keeping track of all the goods sold at the stand. Science Club has also spon- sored the Wamego Science Fair for 14 years. The club strives to make this annual event bigger and better each year. Students’ time in class and out is spent preparing for the fairs they at- tend. They work all year to compete at these few contests. Whether or not they win honors, the time is well spent. 32 Senior David Stauffer works steadily writing a program on the H-8 com- puter which is one of the two newly purchased for use by advanced science students. a Science Club officers left ▼ to right: Mark Grannell. Mr Callendar; sponsor. Jerry Zerbe. Ken Dawson. JaN- iece Rush. David Stauffer. Carol Riblett. Mr. Riblett; sponsor. Here Carol, the fourth of five Riblett children to re- ceive state and national honors in science, stands with her father. Loren Rib- lett. who was named Kan- sas Teacher of the Year in 1980. 4 After earning state and national awards during her freshman and sophomore years, junior. JaNiece Rush, continues research on her science project entitled: Modern Moonshining. which has to do with the production of gasahol. ♦ Rudy Voldrich. in his sec- ond year of science, works on his project entitled: Study of Ions in Water . Science Club Achievements Tim Enns: Wamego Invitational Science Fair-superior, 3rd in Phys- ics Division, 3rd in 12th grade divi- sion; KJAS-superior, Marysville Invi- tational Science Fair-alternate scholarship. Mark Grannell: Selected from Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to present research to Junior Sci- ence and Humanities Symposium; Wamego Invitational Science Fair- 1st in Physics Division, 1st in 12th grade division; KJAS-highly superi- or; Marysville Invitational Science Fair-1st in division (math, physics, computer science, engineering and electronics), $500 scholarship; State Junior Academy of Science- highly superior; state winner in Na- tional Energy Education Day Youth Awards for Achievements. Stan Bartley: Wamego Invitational Science Fair-highly superior, 1st in Chemistry Division, 2nd in 12th grade division; KJAS-highly superi- or; Marysville Invitational Science Fair-2nd in Chemistry Division, $400 scholarship; Kansas State Junior Academy of Science-highly superi- or; Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. JaNiece Rush: Wamego Invita- tional Science Fair-highly superior, 2nd in 11th grade division, 2nd in Chemistry Division; Regional Junior Academy of Science-highly superi- or; Marysville Invitational Science Fair; State Junior Academy of Sci- ence-superior. Carol Riblett: Selected from Okla- homa, Kansas, and Nebraska to present research to Junior Science and Humanities Symposium-re- ceived all-expense paid trip to West Point, New York; Wamego Invita- tional Science Fair-1st in 11th grade division, 1st in Biology Division; KJAS-highly superior; State Junior Academy of Science-superior; Mar- ysville Invitational Science Fair; state winner in National Energy Edu- cation Day Youth Awards for Ener- gy Achievements. Kevin Riles: Wamego Invitational Science Fair-2nd in Physics Divi- sion, 2nd in 10th grade division; KJAS-superior. Nancy Hedrick: Wamego Invita- tional Science Fair-superior, 2nd in Earth Science Division, 3rd in 10th grade division; KJAS-highly superi- or; State Junior Academy of Sci- ence-superior; Marysville Invita- tional Science Fair. Chris Braden: Wamego Invita- tional Science Fair-3rd in Chemistry Division, 5th in 9th grade division, KJAS-excellent. Jon Bartley: Wamego Invitational Science Fair-highly superior, 1st in Biology Division, 1st in 9th grade division; District Junior Academy of Science-highly superior; State Ju- nior Academy of Science-highly su- perior; Marysville Invitational Sci- ence Fair-highly superior. Cam Vincent: Wamego Invitational Science Fair-highly superior, 2nd in 9th grade division; District Junior Academy of Science-highly superi- or; Marysville Invitational Science Fair; State Junior Academy of Sci- ence-superior. Rudy Voldrich: Wamego Invita- tional Science Fair-superior, 1st in Earth Science Division, 1st in 10th grade division; District Junior Acad- emy of Science-highly superior; Marysville Invitational Science Fair- 3rd in Chemistry Division; State Ju- nior Academy of Sceicne-superior. Leonard Nehring Award: Stan Bartley and Mark Grannell. Research Award: Stan Bartley, Mark Grannell, and Carol Riblett. Encore Performance z: confidence and talent he has helped his students realize. Mr Riblett’s recognition is national as well as state wide. He has been asked to study national tests given by the gov- ernment for content and feasi- bility. He traveled to San Fran- cisco to review chemistry text books that are to be published for schools. A plateau has defi- nitely been reached. Some- times encores aren't always necessary after an already fine performance, but success seems to be a natural encore for Mr. Riblett. What can a person do for an encore when they have achieved as much as Mr. Rib- lett has? Mr. Riblett has been named Master Teacher of the year. Kansas Teacher of the Year and has earned a Phd. His achievements appear to have reached a climatic peak. How- ever in reality it is only a pla- teau. Mr. Riblett’s laboratory motto Learning by doing has proven not only to be success- ful for him but also his stu- oents. The awards brought back to Wamego from all over the state prove not only his worthiness as a teacher but the Lee Beach. Rich Tool. Brian' Varnadore. Kevin Riles. Chris Braden. Lisa Fran- shier. David Riat. John Glover. Jennifer Brazzle. Debby Manly. Mr. Riblett. Ron Kastner. Mr. Tush, and Mr. Heublein listen to speaker. Have you ever wondered how sound is made? Here Dr. Chuck Creager. Empo- ria University professor, talks about music and how the sounds are made. iDr. Chuck Fatley. KSU pro- fessor. tells Science Club about his experience with UFO's. He has served on a board of scientists that in- vestigate UFO sightings. Stan Bartley works on his project “Lead Content in Selected Clays and Glaze” that won him a trip to Na- tionals his sophomore year. Mark Grannell. a four year science letterman. works on perfecting his findings for his project. Jon Bartley, freshman, spends many extra hours at school getting his project “Gas Leaks” done before the first science fair. iTim Enns. senior Science Club member, checks his project for any changes that may be needed before competition begins. CHEERLEADERS SACRIFICE FOR TEAM EFFORTS Cheerleaders have to run a tight schedule in order to be prepared for the athletic events they are elected to lead. Cheerleading is a sport and a privilege that was taken seriously by the 1980-81 football, basketball, and wrestling cheerleaders. Budgeting time and money has to be an important consideration for anyone becoming a cheerleader. Immediately a new cheerleader needs to order her outfits so they will arrive when school starts in the fall. Sweaters cost about $25.00; skirts are $20.00 to $25.00; two pairs of socks are $5.00; tights run approximately $6.00 and shoes are between $30.00 and $40.00. On the average, after figuring shipping, handling, and sales tax, the uni- forms, excluding emblems which vary in price, ends up costing close to $150.00, if not more. Once all decide exactly what they want and have their checks in the mail it’s time to send registration money to the summer camp of their choice, which costs another $60.00 not including personal spending money. At this point major costs are taken care of. Only a few minor ex- penses such as tickets for events other than the ones you were elect- ed to cheer at and gas for the times you have to find your own transpor- tation to the games are left. Cooperation appeared to be much stronger this year, which could possibly be attributed to the fact that all of the squads attended the same summer training camp. Learning together made the girls want to execute their cheers togeth- er. Most of the pep rallies were or- ganized by different squad combi- nations; only a few had a single squad performing. The combined squads cheered together on a few occasions until it was brought to their attention that they were un- authorized to do so since they were selected to cheer only during their elected season. Desire is the most important quality of a good cheerleader. The willingness to put out the extra effort to involve the student body, faculty, and general public, along with enough enthusiasm to cheer the Raiders on to a victory is truly es- sential. ♦ Varsity Football Cheerleaders pic- tured from L to R Cindy Barker. Tammy Menhusen. Linda diver, and Amy HoHe (Head) Amy Horte and Linda di- ver practicing with the young cheerleaders for their premier perfor- mance at the soap scrim- The Last of the Wres- ▲ tling Cheerleaders? All- senior squad from L to R: Lisa Ebert (Head), Lisa Lowry, Sandra Dearing, and Penny Hupe. Varsity cheerleaders: L to ■R-Sandra Dearing. Lisa Lowry. Cindy Barker. Pen- ny Hupe. Lisa Ebert. Ange- lia Clark. Nancy Stueve. Tammy Menhusen and Marjean Garrett in front. mage The cknic was staged by the WHS ■� cheerleaders and held at the elementary school Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders from L to R Marjean Garrett. Nan- ■ cy Stueve (Head). Angelia Clark. Linda Oliver, and Cindy Barker Not pictured, Amy Holle Freshman cheerleaders from top w to bottom. Lisa Fanshier. Donna Whitten (Head). Tammy Schweit- zer Enthusiasm Vital To Spirit Club What is school spirit? It is difficult to define and either you have it or you don’t. The organization that exists to promote it is Spirit Club. The 1980-81 Spirit Club consisted of four officers, fourteen cheerleaders, sev- enty-four members, and two sponsors. Spirit Club accomplished a lot this year. It started strong with the annual snake dance. Booster Club helped make it a success by adding, for the first time, a dunking stand with the coaches as the victims. Then, for the first time also, we sponsored a wiener roast for the football play- HONOR PEP SHERRI BEACH SANDY BIEDENBENDER SANDRA DEARING LISA EBERT ers and coaches after one of their hard Friday night games. Then, for the first time also, we sponsored a wiener roast for the football players and coaches after one of their hard Friday night games. Then we cele- brated football homecom- ing which brought laughter and tears of joy along with the crowning of the queen and the victorious game against Chapman. Spirit Club performed the many traditional responsi- bilities: decorated hoops, made signs, took tickets at the events, and just plain yelled our hearts out at the meets, tournaments, and LAURIE HERMAN JODI JOHNSON BRENDA LICHTENHAN LISA LOWRY HANNA MAHAR STACIE MARTIN games. Sixteen of the senior spir- it club members were in honor Pep this year. This privilege is given to those girls who have earned a certain amount of work credit points throughout their years in the organiza- tion. Along with this privi- lege, which allows them to get into home events free, comes many responsibil- ities; showing leadership in Spirit Club is the first. Each of these girls also had a senior athlete to bake something for each day of a meet or game. Most of all, these girls worked to keep enthusiasm alive. TAMMY MENHUSEN KAYLA OLIVER THERESA RAFFERTY AMY ROSELL LORI SCHMIDT NANCY STUEVE Fanshler. Karla Frisble. Cathy Gareis. Debbie Man- ly, Carrie Martin, Beth Pe- terson, Sandra Roscovious. Tammy Schweitzer. Shelly Swank. Lisa Tagged. Don- na Whitten SPIRIT CLUB SENIORS Penny Hupe. Becky Peters, Debbie Tessendort JUNIORS Angela Allenbrand, Lori Brazzle, Sheryl Carnahan, Kellie Eckart, Trecia Ething- ton, Gini Farrar, Kathy Flan- nagan. Gina Grannell, Missy Hinkle. Amy Holle. Kathy Klmmal. Linda Lich- tenhan. Robyn Lowry, Jan- nis Mattson. Jean Niedteldt. Linda Oliver, Nancy Routh, JaNiece Rush. Brenda Spence, Tammy Springer SOPHOMORES Jill Adams, Cindy Barker, Angela Bevitt, Angelia Clark, Cynthia Clark, Penny Clark, Angie Colbert, Dawn DeBord. Robyn Fechter, Marjean Garrett. Nancy He- drick, Deanne Jackson. Jill Lang, Lori Linton, Nancy Manly. Barb Pittenger. Pat Rafferty, Peggy Sender, Sherri Seufert. Lorey Smith, Ruth Spohn, Annette Walsh, Morgan Wilson. Dawn Hasenbank FRESHMEN Bridget Bellinder, Janelle Clark, Joanne Dekat, Lisa One of the best ways to promote spirit and enthusiasm within school is through posters and signs of encourage- ment. The wrestling cheer- leaders constructed a 27 foot arrow which read: ‘•STRATE TO STATE” for the wrestlers as they were preparing to attend the Sub-State at Seneca-Ne- maha Valley At the pep ral- ly a short speech, a cheer, and a chant, followed by the fight song accompanied the arrow Here Lisa Ebert cut the arrow down to per- fect size as Sally Smith. Mr Simpson, and Penny Hupe supervised. In the back- ground Mrs. Rankin, in her second year at WHS. spoke with fellow Spirit Club Sponsor. Mrs. Crosson. To be eligible for Honor Pep as a senior a member needs to start young Freshman. Karla Frisbie. helped decorate the halls to earn points and encourage spirit for the upcoming game The super enthusiasm of the Spirit Club members did not seem to affect Mrs. Crosson. sponsor. Here she found her crocheting much more enjoyable than watching a WHS basketball game! Amy Holle. Linda Oliver. Theresa Rafferty, and Pat Rafferty give a whoop at the CIT Tournament where the Spirit Club received “The Outstanding Pep Club Award. Angelia Clark leads stu- dents in cheers at the tradi- tional snake dance held each year prior to the first football game. Jodi Johnson and Kelly Carlson show off their cre- ative ability in hoop design. Football cheerleaders: Cin- dy Barker. Amy Holle. Lin- da Oliver, and Tammy Men- husen leading the Spirit Club during the football season. The 1980-81 Rodeo Club members. L lo R (Back row) Mr. Hartwich, sponsor; Chris Torrey, Don Colson. Stan Bartley. Robert Leonard. Charles Britton. Miles Irving and Mr Crawford, sponsor. (Middle row) Jon Haynes, Jim Miller. Jeff Mock. Jeff Miller John Glover. Rachelle Reves. (First row) Penny Hupe, Lori Brazzle. Jacquie Rickstrew Deann Jackson. Lisa Taggart, and Tammy Schwietzer_______________________________ This year a new club was ad- ded to the organizations at Wa- mego High School. Jett Mock, a new student formerly from Gar- den City, Kansas, was appalled to find that WHS had no rodeo club. He took his request for a rodeo club to Mr. Roda, who took it to the student council. It was passed by Stu-co and Rodeo Club had its first official meeting during activity period on January 23, 1981. Mr. Crawford and Mr. Hartwich were selected as sponsors and though officers had not been ap- pointed, it was assumed that Jeff Mock would be the presiding offi- cer. The main goal of the club was to raise enough points to re- ceive a stock contract which would allow Wamego to hold a rodeo in which the four place win- ners in each event would go to the State rodeo. Hog and boot raffles and trail rides would be planned to provide revenues. The club consists of the non- competing and the competing members. The non-competing members learn the basics of ro- deo such as stunts, scoring at events, and care of livestock. Competing members will also be members of the National High School Rodeo Association. They will compete in rodeos around the state for their chance at Na- tionals in Wyoming. Goat-ropers Of WHS Unite. RODEO CLUB Student Council Approves Addition Of New Club President Mike Robinson and sponsor Mr. Harshbarger suc- cessfully instituted a new orga- nization, rodeo club. It was brought to the attention of Stu- dent Council by a new student, Jeff Mock. The club was put into effect this year and the sponsors are Mr. Crawford and Mr. Hartwich. President Mike Robinson and Vice President Stan Bartley, at- tended a three-day stuco camp in the mid-summer at Emporia State University to better devel- op their skills in leadership and the correct procedures for run- ning a meeting. Student Council takes re- sponsibility of the pop ma- chines on first floor and in the ag-shop. Use of these machines was banned until after-school hours this year due to govern- ment nutrition regulations. Stuco is also in charge of pre- paring the activities board in front of the school during sec- ond semester. Student Council sponsored a “Welcome Freshmen dance in the fall and took charge of con- cession stands during the cross-country, basketball, and wrestling seasons. The faculty basketball game was their last event of the year. Student Council is comprised of representatives from each class and organization. These representatives worked to bridge the gap between stu- dents and teachers. 44 Mr Harshbarger. Stuco sponsor, posesses a de- manding job which re- quires him to command the actions of the club. Here, he listens attentive- ly to propositions for a money making project. Julie Anderson and Becky Peters endure harsh win- ter winds while preparing the activities board in front of the school. Mr. Heublein narrowly re- trieves an almost out-of- bounds ball and yet has to contend with Mr Ryser and Mr Langston in the Wamego High vs. Junior High faculty basketball game, sponsored by Stuco. Paul Deweese. ref- eree. looks on. THERE MEMBERS Carol Riblett. Wanda Seele. Lori Schmidt. Ronnie Doll, Kelly Meadows. Sally Hat- field. Mike Robinson. Stan Bartley. Dan Shea. Brian Weilert. Mark Dyer. Gloria Roth. David Stauffer. Ron Kastner. Jeff Doll. Tim Enns. Mark Grannell. Cam Vincent. Jon Brummett. Sheryl Carnahan. Julie Nehring. Brenda Elder. Pe- tie Swearingen. Becky Pe- ters. Laurie Herman. Sandy Biedenbender. Pat Raf- ferty. Jolene Rickstrew, Karla Frisbie. JaNiece Rush. Les Platz, Paul White. Paul Deweese. Ken Dawson. 45 David Eckart. Dan Shea. Sandra Dearing. and Lisa Ebert show their involve- ment in the meeting while Ron Kastner. Brenda Spence. Russ Pitney and Steve Bennett anxiously talk about their wild week- end. Greg Eckart. Jr., gained his membership into W- Club through wrestling and football. Chris Barnes lettered in cross-country, basketball, and track to receive the honor of W-Club member- ship. 46 First Year W-Club Offers Scholarships The backbone and core of W- Club are: Les Platz, president; Ron Kastner, vice-president; Laurie Herman, secretary; Lisa Ebert, treasurer; and Dan Shea, student council representative. Sponsors of the club are Mr. Brown and Mr. Doll. with their lives to become official members. Since all did survive, they are now to carry on this year’s spirit of enthusiasm. This year, for the first time, W- Club offered scholarships of $50.00 to the most outstanding male and female athlete. Members committed them- selves to preparing for the annual basketball homecoming. They brought in a disc jockey from V- 100 for the dance and organized the homecoming ceremony. W-Club initiation was a blast. Newcomers narrowly escaped Stueve tffwA •O fi country ei 31 alify for W-Clu W-Club Members: (front row) Ron Kastner, Bruce Thomas, David Eckart. Dan Winsor, Dan Holmes. Chris Barnes. Tim Tauer. Rusty Chrest, Dan Shea. Steve Bennett; (second row) Bri- an Varnadore. Daryl Love- lace, Jodi Johnson, Kayla Oliver, Amy Rosell, Brenda Spence. Linda Lichtenhan, Kelly Carlson. Sheryl Car- nahan. Tom Burgess; (third row) Dane Ditto, Charles Britton. Dale Thomas, The- resa Rafferty. Sandy Bie- denbender. Sandra Dear- ing, Lisa Ebert. Russ Pitney, Dallas Hasenbank. Debbie Zinn; (fourth row) Les Platz. Debbie Tessendorf, Laurie Herman, Jannis Mattson. Nany Stueve, Kellie Eckart. David Bellinder, Greg Eck- art, Sam Guy. Mike Cros- son. Mike Barry; (last row) advisors Dale Doll. Jim Brown. CENTER, ADDRESS READY, RECOVER Hiding under the little- people costumes are Rai- derettes: (L to R) Debbie Manly. Joan Ledeboer. JaNiece Rush. Dawn De- bord and Karla Frisbie. During the yearbook as-m sembly Brenda Blanka shows her drill team form. The Raiderettes for 1980-81 included: (back row. L to R) Dawn Debord. JaNiece Rush. Jill Yager; (2nd row. L to R) Joan Le- deboer. Angela Allenbrand. Joleen Rickstrew. Peggy Sender; (bottom row. L to R) Lori Schmidt. Rachelle Reves. Brenda Blanka. Kar- la Frisbie. and Debbie Man- ly- New uniforms brought a new look to the Raiderette Drill Team now in it's fourth successful year at WHS. Routines brought back from Super- star Drill Team Camp and the Dy- namic Cheerleaders Association Spirit Clinic were appreciated by all who viewed the exciting, enthusias- tic, and precise group. Long hours of strenuous practic- ing throughout the summer and ev- ery Monday and Thursday night during the school year produced a drill team that performed with pride and perfection. The drill team added a special- ness to the band at many parades and other functions including the K- State Band Day, Baldwin’s Maple Leaf Festival, St. Mary's homecom- ing, and Wamego’s homecoming. After the Baldwin parade the drill team and band went to Worlds of Fun for the remainder of the day. The drill team boosted the spirit of the first basketball game by arriv- ing at the pep rally as “littlepeople'' who danced to “Lovers Holiday”, a popular disco song. Halftime at bas- ketball homecoming was highlight- ed by the drill team sponsor, Joan Doperalski, performing with the drill team to a fifties type song, “Wipe Out . Co-captains for this year were seniors Brenda Blanka and Lori Schmidt. • Practicing what she preaches Raiderette sponsor, Joan Doperalski. performed with the team during halftime at the bas- ketball homecoming. During their trip to Worlds of Fun some of the Riaderettes had a Spit- tin' Image photo taken for the fun of it. Pictured here are: Joleen Rick- strew. Dawn Debord, Kar- la Frisbie. Angela Alien- brand, and Debbie Manly in the back row. JaNiece Rush. Branda Blanka and Joan Ledeboer in the front row. SPORTS Denny Burgess congradu- lales Lisa Taggart and Heather Hostettler for their fine performance at Chap- man Kathy Kimmal. Jr., and Darcie Rogers. Fr . look on Becky Peters is perhaps showing disappointment and reliet that the state meet was her final race at W H S. Fall Sports FINALLY A LEAGUE TEAM The girls cross country team started the season looking just as competitive as they had the last three years. Placing sec- ond at the Wamego Invitational was as well as Coach Harshbarger had anticipat- ed. The girls then went on to sweep up at the Maur Hill and Santa Fe Trail Invitation- al by easily defending and dominating their title. When the Raiders competed against ri- val Clay Center they performed well; but could not encounter a victory over Clay Center's persistent and talented girls. At the Chapman Invitational the girls discovered their potential and talent as the races were divided into classes. The Raiders faired well, receiving four medals. The real test was finally put to the girl harriers as they competed against power- ful 5-A and t A schools. At Hayden the girls earned an impressive fourth place finish. Heather Hostettler displays disappointment and ex- haustion after her eleventh ■A- place finish at state. ,, ijGfRLS CR S COUNTRY v Wamego girls had dominated the league for three years before they were finally recognized this year as a league team. However, since varsity runners Kel- lie Eckart. Carol Riblett, and Nancy Stueve were plagued by serious illness and injuries the B-team had to fill in and finished in a better than anticipated third place. The state meet arrived with Riblett and Stueve still out; however. Kellie Eckart re- covered enough to help the girls record their least impressive finish in four years — eleventh place. Many people wondered at the begin- ning of the season what freshmen Heather Hostettler could do. She im- pressed everyone with her fine finishes. Heather ran an awsome 12:15 two mile race to qualify her second on the top ten board behind Sara Abraham’s 11:55 time. Coach Harshbarger. 10th ▲ year director of the state meet, explains details to one of his helpers. SCORE BOARD Invitationals Place Wamego Inv. 2 Maur Hill Inv. 1 Santa Fe Trail Inv. 1 Clay Center Inv. 2 Chapman Inv. 2 Hayden Inv. 4 Concordia (League) 3 Wamego (State) 11 The girls cross country team con- sisted of: (Back row) Darcee Rog- ers. Heather Hostettler. Lisa Tag- gart. Beth Peterson. Gim Farrar. Peggy Sender. Dawn Hasenbank. Carol Riblett. (middle row) Coach Harshbarger. Kathy Kimmal. Sandy Biedenbender. Nancy Stueve (Front row) managers: Amy Rosell. Linda Lichtenhan. Brenda Lichtenhan. 53 m FALL SPORTS Scoreboard Place Wamego Invitational 6th Maur Hill 4th Santa Fe 2nd Clay Center 4th Chapman 3rd Concordia (League) 5th Abilene (Regional) 7th Wamego (Stae) Dan Winsor 19th Chris Barnes 23rd Hayden Individuals: Winsor 5th Barnes 7th Hasenbank 19th Chris Barnes, junior, takes an early lead at state, trail- ing him are one-hundred other runners. Chris Barnes, junior; Dallas Hasenbank. senior; Dan Winsor. junior; were the only returning letterman from the 1979 second place state team. 54 SEVENTH LEAGUE CHAMP After losing three graduated runners from the second place state team of last year, the Raiders returning lettermen were anxious for the 1980 season The rest of the seven man team was young but had high expectations. Although team wins were few. the goals that were set were achieved and the Raiders produced their seventh straight league champ, Dan Winsor. The young and unexperienced team finished sixth out of twelve teams at the first big Wamego meet. This was better than Coach Harshbarger had anticipat- ed. At the Maur Hill Invitational where they have held the title for years, they Junior. Chris Barnes, showed tremedous im- provement during the 1980 season. Here Chris pushes for another first place finish at the Chapman Invita- tional. Dan Winsor had a fabulous sophomore and junior year in cross-country. finished a disappointing fourth place. The Santa Fe Trail meet was next, the Raiders ran the meet last year, and re- ceived the title, but this year they fell to the very stubborn Washburn Rural team, settling for second place. The Raiders had to face all their league opponents at the Clay Center Invitational. They place fourth, losing to Concordia. The rest of the season. Con- cordia haunted the harrier’s by out scor- ing them by a few points at each meet. Wamego did. however, manage a victo- ry over Concordia at Chapman, where they placed third. Boy’s Cross-country team consisted of: (Back row) Paul Rowley. Fr; David Casper. Fr; Charles Britton. Soph; Cameron Vincent. Fr; Chris Braden. Fr; Archie Johnston. Sr; Dallas Hasen- bank. Jr; Chris Barnes. Jr; and Dan Winsor. Jr. Dallas Hasenbank puts his endurance to test. 55 Determination, Desire Going into the 1980 football sea- son Wamego was picked once again by the league coaches to be in the cellar of the North Central Kansas League. Those who questioned the Raid- ers were silenced early; the leader- ership and hard play of this year’s seniors got the team started toward a surprisingly good record of 4-0. The senior gridders knew that this was their last chance to produce a winning football season. From the very beginning they put everything they could into every practice. The And The 1981 Seniors Senior Football final outcome of the season was a Shea, guard; and Steve Baker, de- David Bellinder, linebacker. Sam 6-3 overall record. Two weeks later, fensive-end. Those given honorable Guy was also named to the Topeka the All-NCKL team was announced, mention were: Paul White, defen- Capital-Journal All-State Honorable Senior Raiders named to the team sive-end; Ron Kastner, quarterback; Mention team, were: Sam Guy, tight-end; Dan Steve Baker, offensive-tackle; and 57 ■Junior Tom Burgess about to impinge with Scott Man- or. jr. and David Bellinder. sr. in the annual Soap Game + WHS 6 Council Grove 0 WHS 28 Santa Fe 14 WHS 28 Chapman 0 WHS 33 Concordia 7 WHS 6 Abilene 20 WHS 14 Clay Center 43 WHS 19 Effingham 14 WHS 12 Marysville 23 WHS 26 Belleville 13 ’ league champ SCOREBOARD 58 Bruce Thomas, sr. scram- bles for yards against Council Grove VARSITY FOOTBALL The Varsity football team consisted of (back row): Jeff Barry. Brian Varna- dore. Steve Baker. Greg Eckart. Dane Ditto. Dan Holmes. Paul White. Sam Guy. Coach Heublein. (mid- dle row) Coach Brown. Tim Tauer. Mark Dyer. Dan Shea. Paul Deweese. Tom Burgess. Pat Daylor, Scott Manor. Steve Bennett. Mike Barry. Coach Ryser. (front row) David Bellinder. John Etienne. Kelly Bird. Larry Gladfelder. Daryl Lovelace. Bruce Thomas. Brian Rid- der. Ron Kastner. EFFORT REWARDED Determination and superior effort were displayed this year by the football team. The Raiders were rewarded for their efforts with a 6-3 season and a third place finish in the league. Since the Raiders were picked to be near the bottom, this year’s record and performances were truly impressive. The winning feeling began when senior Brian Ridder made the initial touch- down of the season against Council Grove Braves with a fifty yard fumble recovery. After a four game winning streak where the Raiders outscored their r opponents 95 to 21 and recorded the dominate defensive statistics in the league; the two toughest opponents were countered: Abilene and Clay Center The Raiders failed to muster victories as the Cowboys downed Wamego 20-6 and Clay Center stomped the Raiders 43-14. Even though the least spectacular showing was recorded against Effingham. Wamego did escape with a victory. a The Raiders then fell victim to their final loss ▼ when the played Marysville. The season ended by defeating Belleville 26-13 for a 6-3 overall season. Greg Eckart. jr. deservingly qumches his thirst after making a tumble recovery for a fifty yard run that set the Raiders up for a touch- down against Clay Center Intimidated by the size and Mike Barry struggles to speed of Northern Hills. hold onto a punted ball dur- F reshman defenders war- ing a sticky Junior Varsity mgly approach the line of game with the Abilene scrimmage Cowboys Psyched And Ready A usually smelly, grundgy. and overall distasteful looking dressing room isn’t the ideal place to dress and get ready for a football game. But since it’s the one and only place available, it is relunctantly ac- cepted and made to due. Wire hangers overflow with school clothes and gear lay haphazardly all over; some is hanging, most rests on the floor Twenty-eight guys struggle for the little space that is left to dress in and try as best they can to pre- pare for the big game. After a somewhat short period of time the smelly, cluttered, jam-packed locker room is given up for the more spacious and usually somewhat better smelling ‘'PIT . The locker room with it’s clothes covered floor, is now empty except for an occasional wandering player; soon it is again full of life as the pre-game pep talk begins. The kickers, punters, hikers, backs, and receivers, are the first to conquer the field. Then the rest of the team, all in full pads, march onto the field and pregame warm-ups begin. First comes the stretch- ing and loosening, then comes clearing, blocking drills for the linemen. The warm- up is then concluded with the familariza- tion of defensive schemes and the execu- JUNIOR VARSITY Concordia 30-31 Abilene 14-40 Chapman 28-13 Council Grove 14-20 FRESHMAN Chapman 6- 0 Concordia 42- 7 Clay Center 22- 7 Council Grove 6-22 Jay Shideler 8-12 Northern Hills 6-30 Marysville 14- 0 Practice makes perfect!” Dennis Wilson is wrapped up by a defender as he charges for a first down during a hot September practice Freshman quarterback Jim Johnson breaks the huddle for the opening play of a disappointing game against Northern Hills Sheryl Carnahan bites her tongue in condition- ed anticipation and con- centration as she lunges toward the center of the court awaiting her op- ponent's next shot. iDoach Holmes illus- trates how frustrating it can be to coach girls tennis as he tries to con- vince the doubles play- ers that you must move after each and every shot While pondering mis- takes made in their pre- vious match. Laurie Herman and Jodi John- son mentally prepare for their final battle of the day at the NCKL tour- nament Scoreboard Wamego Inv. Seaman 4th 5th Baldwin 5th Clay Center 2nd Washburn Rural 5th League 3rd Wamego 1st An Unpredictable Season Tennis has got to be one of the most unpredictable sports. The ups and downs of competing, the never- ending practices, and phys- ical and mental toughness are all a part of tennis. Now that exercising is a big fad in the United States tennis is becoming more popular and perhaps those who play may even consider it a status symbol; but not the six girls on the 1980 Wa- mego High tennis team, they considered it just plain hard work ... and fun. Tennis is a competitive sport and the WHS girls were out there to win; how- ever, connecting good days was somewhat difficult. At one meet three girls would do well and everyone else would do rotten. Mr. Holmes had never had five girls qualify for state with records as bad as this years’. Despite the odds, Jodi Johnson and Laurie Herman placed third. The tennis girls think a lot of Mr. Holmes. Playing on this team is an honor. Many fun times are ex- perienced by the girls on the team. The crazy times and special events are what make the season particular- ly worthwhile. The girls were all winners no matter what the records indicate. They tried their best and never gave up; that’s what com- peting and being winners is all about. FALL SPORTS Jannis Mattson me- chanically steps into her forehand shot as Coach Holmes' instructions echo through her mind. Back row..left to right: Theresa Rafferty and Sheryl Carnahan. Sec- ond row. left to right: Jannis Mattson, Lisa Ebert, Laurie Hermar, and Jodi Johnson. Front row: Coach Holmes. 6J Improvement Shown Despite a losing record, B-Team girls tennis had positive results from this year’s efforts. The improvement shown in every- one's game was obvious to anyone who witnessed practice on August 21 and then again on October 6. B-Teamers go through some frustrating experiences. Freshmen out for fheir first year of high school sports must adjust to the newness of everything; sophomores struggling to make the varsity also exper- ience many disappointments. Sometimes girls on the B-Team find themselves think- ing they aren’t important, but actually they are the ones that give the varsity the sup- port and inspiration they need to become better. Jill Lang gets in the ready position trying to anticipate where her opponent is go- ina to hit her next shot. The 1980 B-Team: L-R (Top row) Bridget Bellinder, Janelle Clark; (2nd row) Jill Lang. Jill Adams; (3rd row) Pat Rafferty, Robin Fechter Jr Varsity lady netters Pat Rafferty and Jill Lang pon- der what they were to look forward to during the tennis match. 64 in _ -_2 MII They say tennis is sup- posed to be a difficult sport? Robin. Janelle. and Bridget decide to take a breather in between match- es as they sit lazily in the sun at a Wamego tennis meet. Janelle Clark and Bridget Bellinder, No. 1 doubles team for the Jr. Varsity pa- tiently wait for their oppo- nent's next serve This year's freshman proved their first year a good one by gaining an overall record of 11-3. L ‘•yr. Ron Holmes has been coaching various sports for 24 years. Mr. Holmes came to Wamego in 1967 after coaching at Offerely, Kansas, for two years, Macksville for three, and Anthony for five. During his first year at Wamego Mr. Holmes origi- nated boys’ tennis. Wamego High School boys tennis players have attended state every year since 1970. All six boy tennis players qualified for state in 1979. Wamego has recorded a second and fourth place finish at state in the years we have had a boys’ team. Coach Holmes orginated our first girls' tennis team in 1974. He has taken girls to state each year. At state Wamego placed at least one in the top four places four out of six years. In 1978 Wamego took all six girls to state, placing both doubles teams first and second, and one singles girl, third. This year five girls qualified for state. The No. 1 doubles team finished third. In 1975 it was suggested Mr. Holmes apply for the principalship of WHS; he didn’t because he felt he hadn’t fulfilled his goals as a tennis coach. Ron Holmes was named Kansas State Tennis Coach of the Year in 1980. There's no telling how long Mr. Holmes will be coaphing tennis, but those who have been coached by him readily admit that Mr. Holmes is dedicated to quality coaching, and that’s what he does. 65 The Game When I’m on the volleyball court it seems as if there is a transparent wall that cuts off the response of the crowd. It's like a bubble that limits all activity to its interior. The Clay Center match was the last home game, we were ready to give tough competition. The first game was a victory for us, 15-9. The second game was smooth; however, it turned around with Clay Center winning 15-8. I still felt relaxed going into the game that would determine the winner of the match. It started with Clay Center tal- lying two points. Then it was our turn to serve. When it was Clay Center's turn to serve again Wa- mego had racked up seven big points, making the score 7-2 Clay Center then made it 7-4. bes+ +he e FALL SPORT Was Over Then there seemed to be no stopping us. No matter where they spiked or how hard our team was there to dig it up. Before we knew it the scoreboard read 14- 4, Wamego. Coach substituted. I remember taking a place on the bench and telling a teammate how terrific it felt to win. Shortly my teammate and I were out on the court again trying to break the suddenly strong Clay Center momentum. Unbelievably the score was 14-10; Clay Center was climbing point by point; it was a tied ball game. All at once the game was over. Clay Center had won. The wall opened up and there I was in with the rest of the crowd, in shock and disbelief. by Kelly Carlson, Jr. VOLLEYBALL SCORES 1980 won Rossville 15- 0 15- 4 lost Rossville 5-15 6-15 lost Belleville 15- 7 13-15 11-15 lost Chapman 15-10 15-17 13-15 won Marysville 15- 3 15- 8 lost Abilene 15- 9 9-15 6-15 lost Clay Center 15- 9 8-15 14-16 lost Concordia 11-15 5-15 won Alma 15- 8 15- 2 won Alma 13-15 15-11 15- 9 lost Baldwin 5-15 14-16 won Chase County 15-12 15- 5 won Council Grove 16-14 16-14 lost St. Marys 10-15 9-15 won St. Marys 15- 9 15- 7 B-team players: (Pack row) Polly Pa- geler, Rachelle Reves: (middle row) Nancy Hedricks, Deann Jackson. An- gie Colberg. Connie Brazzle: (Iront row) Mariean Garrelt. Gina Grannell. Deb- bie Zinn. ♦ C-team players: (back row) Jolene Rickstrew. Rachelle Reves: (middle row) Nancy Hedricks. Deann Jackson, An- gie Colbert. Connie Brazzle: (front row) Mariean Garrett. Sandra Roscovious. Brenda Palenske Mediocre Season The 1980 volleyball squad encountered a rather medio- cre season. The varsity overall record stands 7-9; B-team 6-1; and C-team 3-3. Each year team members vote on the most inspirational and valuable player for each team. This year for A team Lori Schmidt was named MIP and Sandra Dearing was named MVP; on B-team Debbie Zinn was named both MIP and MVP; and for C-team Marjean Garrett was named MVP. A highlight of the season occured at the Council Grove Invitational Tournament when Wamego was the only team to beat the overall champions, Council Grove. Junior Brenda Spence and senior Sandra Dearing were named to the Council Grove All-Tournament Team and both were also voted to the NCKL All League Volleyball Team. On November 1, 1980, Wamego girls traveled to Salina where they played at Sacred Heart's Substate Tournament. They lost two close games- 11-15, 12-15-to Abilene which ended the 1980 volleyball season. Dee Guy helps promote spirit by selling caps to Raider tans. What Was The Secret? What was the secret behind the success of this year’s football, record? Maybe it’s tougher practices, maybe its the new offense the team ran, maybe it was a compro- mise; new football pants for victories. Whatever the rea- son, the Wamego Red Raider Booster Club was part of it. The Booster Club is made up of parents of athletes, teach- ers, school board members, and other community people. The main purpose of the club is to back the Raiders through victory — and defeat. Some spirit raising activities the club sponsored were selling Raider jackets and hats, giving out red cloths to be waved through the air after touchdowns, making a Red Raider banner; but, most im- portantly, following the team to every contest. Its not only the football team that the Booster Club represent. They represent every sport that is a part of WHS. Be it football, basketball, volleyball cross-country, wrestling, tennis, track or golf, you can be sure Booster Club gives full support. SEASON ENDS I feel if we can just pick up where we left off last year, we’re going to be de- cent, said Coach Dale Doll at the begin- ning of the 1980-81 basketball season. The outlook was good and the attitude of the team was positive. The team was seen as having some talent, a lot of depth, and some much-needed exper- ience. But the basketball crowd was still full of skeptics who said, When we see it, we’ll believe it.” The season opener was a home game against the number four ranked team in the state, Council Grove. The 1979-80 winless Raider team was not expected to give any competition but a thriller was at hand. The Raiders tough defense held the whole game and a surprised crowd roared with applause as the Riaders walked off the court with a 52-45 win. This first game was a boost to the season but its effect lasted only a short while. By the end of January the Raiders were well into the season with a 4-5 accumula- tive record leading them into the CIT tour- nament. The tournament upheld its repu- tation of being tough and the Raiders fin- ished in sixth place, winning one and los- Scores Council Grove 52-45 Effingham 50-49 Clay Center 41-52 Bellville 41-44 Chapman 40-56 Royal Valley 62-54 Concordia 59-42 Marysville 41-52 Abilene 52-68 CIT-Holton 45-42 CIT-Shawnee Heights 40-55 CIT-Chapman 39-66 Belleville 60-33 Clay Center 55-71 Marysville 41-63 Abilene Concordia 53-66 64-46 S.S. Tonganoxie 48-65 Anticipation and aggres- sion marked the success of any defense and press. Chris Barnes headed the front of the Raider press with his quickness and for- bidding reach. After suffering their first de- feat of the season the pre- vious night, the Raiders challenged the Belleville Buffs on Saturday night Homecoming. Here Roger Anderson. Sam Guy. and Dane Ditto corral a Buff un- der the Raider basket. W 0 “A” TEAM ing two. It sounds ridiculous, comment- ed Coach Doll, “but it seems we're afraid to score.” This was a problem and only the beginning of many more. The second half of the season was opened against Council Grove, but it was a story with a different ending. The loss was just half of the embarrasing story. Vandalism became the other half. The locker room used by the Raider team en- dured actions of temperament and after a complaint was issued by the Council Grove school, disciplinary actions were taken against guilty WHS team members. The last game against Concordia was a roaring victory for the hosting Raiders with Sub-State next on their list. But be- fore Sub-State competition started, the varsity team suffered a loss of eight of its twelve players due to a violation of the code of conduct. The game was played by the remaining varsity members and five junior-varsity players. After a well- played first half came two non-productive quarters and the Raiders were overcome by the Tonganoxie Chieftans thus ending the 1980-81 season. The 1980-81 Raider basketball learn: (L to R) Front Row Dane Ditto. Les Platz, Paul Deweese. Pat Daylor, Tom Burgess. David Eckart. (L to R) Back Row Coach Dale Doll, Dan Holmes. Ron Kastner. Bernard Straub. Sam Guy. Roger Anderson. Chris Barnes. 71 10-5 Record Impressive This was a monumental season for the B-team boys who com- piled an impressive 10-5 record of WHS roundball. A ho-hum start was recorded when we lost the first game by five points. The talented but inexperienced squad overwhelmed the Effingham Tigers by 40 points. 57-17. The winning streak quickly expanded to three, but was immediately upended by the Chap- man Irish. The young persistant Raiders again racked up another three victories, but were also again defeated, this time to Abilene. Abilene was the only team that won over the Raiders both times they met this year. Ending the season on the right note. Wamego blasted Concor- dia. 70-55. Averaging 52 points a game and limiting their oppo- nents to 42. Wamego carried on a 10 point deficit on each game. SCOREBOARD Wamego 26 Marysville 26 I Council Grove 31 Wamego 40 I Wamego 57 Abilene 47 I Effingham 17 Wamego 53 I Wamego 44 Council Grove 45 i Clay Center 40 Wamego 46 I Wamego 67 Chapman 40 Belleville 42 Wamego 40 Wamego 35 Clay Center 57 I Chapman 55 Wamego 38 Wamego 62 Marysville 36 I Royal Valley 37 Wamego 43 Wamego 50 Abilene 53 I Concordia 46 Wamego 70 1 Wamego 45 Concordia 55 72 Larry Holz and Tim Tauer get in position for a re- bound in C-team action. Wamego B-team roster: (Back row) Coach Heub- lein, Ronnie Doll. Kelly Brummett, Brian Varna- dore. Dane Ditto. Tom Burgess. Dan Holmes, Pat Daylor, Charles Brit- ton. Jett Barry, Tim Tauer, Mike Barry and Dan Win- sor; (center) Kelly Linde- muth and Larry Holz. David Casper reaches tor a rebound against Chap- man treshmen. ► Wamego freshmen roster: (front row) David Riat. Roger Ward. Larry Piper, Jon Hoogendorn. Kevin Niedfeldt. Mark Ulhrich, and Randy Snapp; (back row) Rod Sackrider. Troy Carson. Darren Pauly, David Casper and Brian Weller. ♦ Freshmen Win Two It took a lot of courage and devo- tion for the freshmen to continue to perform after countless defeats. The young players only managed two victories the entire season. The ag- ony of defeat dominated the season as the thrill of victory became faint. Courage was evident. It was cour- age that made them continue to suit-up, walk on the court, and prac- tice to the best of their abilities. Their two victories were against Chapman. The final tally was 2-8 record for the season. The catalyst of the team seemed to be Mark Uhlrich and Jon Hoogen- dorn was their high point man. Season Cut Short Wamego’s C-team didn’t play the regular ten game season. In- stead, they had to settle for play- ing only six games. Coach Heub- lein said, “Clay Center, didn’t have a C-team squad and Con- cordia lacked personnel; all their sophomores played BOteam. stated, “It would have been a better season if we could have played those other games.” C-team ended it’s action with a 500 percent win-loss, record 3-3. Wamego C-team roster: (front row) Kelly Lindemuth, Larry Holz: (back row) Coach Heublein. Tim Tauer. Jeff Barry. Kelly Brummett, Charles Britton and Ronnie Doll. WRESTLERS: (Back row from L to R) head coach Jim Brown. John Colson. Russ Pitney. Aaron Keller, Greg Eckart. Steven Baker. Rusty Chrest. Steve Ben- nett. and assistant coach David Hartiwch. (Middle row) Dan Shea. Bruce Thomas. Cam Vincent. Tim Bennett. Jim Johnson. Ed Ross. John Etienne. Larry Gladfelder, and Brian Springer. (Front row) Dan Manly. Brian Spence. Brian Weilert. Paul Frisbie. Mike Robinson. Dennis Wilson. Rod Pitney. Daryl Lovelace. Trent McKown and man- ager Dale Thomas. Five State Qualifiers The Kansas certification rules require that each wrestler must achieve his competition weight prior to Christmas, a five-pound growth allowance is permit- ted after the holidays. Coach Brown feels without the rule he would be able to move people around when a wrestler is ill or injured, but as it stands the team has to forfeit matches along with points that might have otherwise been avail- able to the team’s overall score. Stiff competition within he league and inexperience proved to be the downfall of the grapplers. However, five of the seven duals were lost by only one match. Despite disadvantages. Wa- mego produced some outstanding wrestlers. Steve Bennett spotted any- where from 10-15 pounds whenever asked to; Russ Pitney had a winning season as his record showed. Dan Shea was in a tough weight class and still proved to be very competitive; and Brad Weilert was justly called ’’scrambler . As Coach Jim Brown said. There are no fish at the State Tournament . And that, of course, included his own troupe of five contenders and the entire Central Kansas League. Those representing Wamego at State were; Brian Weilert. who took third in the 98-pound division at the Sub-State in Seneca. Brad Weilert. first in the 112- pound class; Dan Shea, fourth at 132 pounds. Russ Pitney, second at 138 pounds, and Rusty Chrest. third at un- limited. This league’s tough. The NCKL could dominate the State Tour- nament. Brown said. It did. The top three team scores were from our league. Brad Weilert was undoubtedly a con- tender. He placed second, after a re- versed decision from first, in 4-A com- petition at Hays, which gave him the opportunity to attend and compete at Grand State although he decided to forego the offer. One drastic change is under consid- eration for the next wrestling season. Coach Brown may start dictating weight classes to the wrestlers. He’s had some difficulties with his present system of letting the boys wrestle off for their posi- tion because some of the wrestlers don’t drop to the weight class best suit- ed for them. SCOREBOARD Wamego Invitational 1st Bonner Springs 3rd Jay Husker 5th Regionals 5th Sub-State 5th State 13th WINTER SPORTS Behind A A wrestler isn’t a winner by his record but by the way he ex- ecutes. Coach Brown’s philos- ophy is that, “A winner does the best he can do at all times, in- cluding the classroom, at home, and at work.” Successful Team, When a wrestler is werstling and I tell him what to do and he doesn’t do it and winds up losing the match, that’s his fault. If I tell him what to do and it’s a wrong move, it’s my fault. But if that wrestler doesn’t attempt to allow A Coach me to give him advice during his match then it’s because I haven’t taught him the meaning of a coach. So far I have had very lit- tle trouble in that area.” a. In the third round of his “ match Rusty Chrest pinned a 300-pound opponent dur- ing the dual with Chapman. Wrestlers that competed in ” the Kansas State Tourna- ment are (front) Brad Wei- lert, Dan Shea. Brian Wei- lert. (back) Russ Pitney, and Rusty Chrest. Coach Jim Brown's arms flew in utter astonishment as the official called an un- necessary penalty. 75 ▲. An extremely competi- tive weight division re- sulted in many tough matches for senior. Dan Shea Here Shea eager- ly prepares as best he can for a reversal against Gary Beckman, the 132-pound senior from Marysville. The Dan Shea Coach- ing Staff 7 Yes. and fan club made up of Moth- er. Father, and Brother 76 I a Senior wrestlers: ■ (back row L to R) Coacn Brown. R. Pitney. A Keller. S. Bennett. R. Chrest. (front row L to R) MGR D. Thomas. M Robin- son. B. Thomas. D. Shea. Not pictured: Steve Baker who would have likely be- come a state contender had he not been injured. Senior. Steve Ben- nett illustrates a ma- jor part of wrestling: sweat and pain. Here, wrestling the 185-pound Barry Pear- son from Chapman. Ben- nett combines a few of his skills to secure another vic- tory. ▲Junior Varsity wrestlers. Daryl Lovelace and Bri- an Springer, rehearse a se- ries of maneuvers in prep- aration for the Bonner Springs Tournament. Mr. and Mrs. Pitney showed outstanding en- thusiasm and support for the wrestling team which in- cluded two of their sons: Russ and Rod. last minute reversed deci- sion placed our 112-pound lunior. Brad Weilert, second in State Brad ended the season with an outstanding 25-3-1 record. ... but not officially GOOD SEASON DESPITE RECORD The season was highlighted by a sur- prise victory over the Chapman Irish, which gave the girls their first win since the 1978-79 season. Council Grove and Manhattan struck the Raider girls with their first and second losses of the second. They then traveled to Clay Center to open league play which resulted in their third straight loss. The Raiders came close the next night against Belleville at homecoming. Due to an injury the Raiders’ momentum came to a halt and the girls lost again 38-45. Victory was in the air after the girls played Chapman in the Pit and upset the defending league champions 52-50. The Raiders then traveled to Hoyt to play Roy- al Valley. After a hard fought fourth quar- ter the girls fell short by one point. The Raiders then defeated Concordia and Marysville for their second and third wins of the season. In the game following. Wamego lost to Abilene. Next up was the DeSoto Tourney. Both first and second rounds were lost. Returning to league play, the girls lost to Chapman and won big over Belleville. The Raiders hosted Clay Center at Sen- ior Parents Night where five seniors: Amy Rosell, Debbie Tessendorf. Kayla Oliver, Laurie Herman. Jodi Johnson were hon- ored. Clay Center went on to defeat the girls. Finishing off league play, the Raiders traveled to Marysville. Abilene, and Con- cordia. and lost. The girls then lost to Santa Fe Trail, in the opening round of the Sub-State tournament and finished the season with a 4-14 overall record. Carol Riblett finds herself in a vulnerable position against two Concordia de- fenders as she seeks help from Linda Lichtenhan. Pressured by opponents at the top of the key. Sheryl Carnahan desperately looks for an open team- mate. SCOREBOARD WAMEGO 39 COUNCIL GROVE 52 WAMEGO 25 JACKSON HEIGHTS 48 WAMEGO 29 MANHATTAN 57 WAMEGO 46 LANSING 68 WAMEGO 38 CLAY CENTER 54 WAMEGO 50 CHAPMAN 62 WAMEGO 38 BELLEVILLE 45 WAMEGO 57 BELLEVILLE 38 WAMEGO 52 CHAPMAN 50 WAMEGO 46 CLAY CENTER 51 WAMEGO 40 ROYAL VALLEY 41 WAMEGO 41 MARYSVILLE 54 WAMEGO 44 CONCORDIA 42 WAMEGO 36 ABILENE 64 WAMEGO 52 MARYSVILLE 30 WAMEGO 49 CONCORDIA 53 WAMEGO 34 ABILENE 59 WAMEGO 28 SANTA FE TRAIL 62 The 1980-81 Girl's Basketball Team (front row L to R) Brenda Spence. Kelly Carlson. Sheryl Carnahan. Jodi Johnson. Laurie Herman (back row L to R) Theresa McKmney-assisiani coach. Missy Hinkle. Kayla diver. Gina Grannell. Amy Roseii. Linda Llchtenhan. Debbie Tessendort. Carol Rlbiett. and Michael O’Leary-head coach. 79 Tough Season For Girls It took some time but with a little more practice, a little more team- work, and a lot more enthusiasm, the B-team girls finally got things rolling (bouncing, rather). The lady Raiders opened the season losing against Council Grove with the low score of 12-29. Next up was Manhattan. Playing at home, the Raiders couldn't quite break the teens and lost, 15-59. League play began with a trip to Clay Center where the Raiders lost 25-51. Back at home the Raiders lost again, this time to Chapman, 27-58, and also sought defeat with a score of 19-34 at Royal Valley. Then it was back home in the Pit; the Raiders once again were defeat- ed, but played better losing 38-43 to Concordia. Things improved more when Wamego lost to Abilene, 33-36. The Raiders lost to Chapman 23-67, but made a surprise attack at Belleville winning 34-29 in over- time. In their last home game the Raiders lost to Clay Center by a narrow mar- gin of 36-39. At Marysville they lost by a close score of 43-45, and lost once again to Abilene 14-40. The team closed their season with an exciting 40-43 point game where they lost in overtime to Concordia. SCOREBOARD Wamego 12 Council Grove 29 Wamego 33 Abilene 36 Wamego 15 Manhattan 59 Wamego 23 Chapman 67 Wamego 25 Clay Center 51 Wamego 34 Belleville 29 Wamego 27 Chapman 58 Wamego 36 Clay Center 39 Wamego 19 Royal Valley 54 Wamego 43 Marysville 45 Wamego 36 Concordia 43 Wamego 40 Concordia 43 Wamego 38 Marysville 54 14 k This season a few freshman players got a chance to prove their ability in B-team games. Here, freshmen Brid- get Bellinder throws the ball to an open team mate. GiRL-e-eA Kelly Carlson and Missy Hinkle fight to grab an un- controlled ball from three Abilene opponents. Kellie Eckart drives to the basket after stealing the ball from a Council Grove opponent; Bridget Bellinder and Deann Jackson follow. ♦ After grabbing the defen- sive rebound Missy Hinkle drives around a Concordia defender to find an open teammate for a fast break play. Greg Eckart. junior, con- centrates on an important SCOREBOARD putt on the sixth green at GOLF SCHEDULE golf practice. Abilene 6th Greg Eckart. junior, waits to St. Mary’s 7th pull the flag as Brian Varna- Marysville 5th dore. junior, putts the ball Council Grove 6th in. Osage City 7th Clay Center 7th League 5th Regionals 10th I J GOLFERS SWING INTO SEASON In the world of golf this year spectators saw Tom Watson fall from his throne as the PGA’s number one. Like him, the Wamego golf team also suffered from inconsistency. Though no medals or trophys were awarded this year, Wa- mego placed high among the top half in most of the tournaments. We were fifth at Regionals and tenth in State competition. Four of the six varsity golfers broke ninty which was considerably better than the preced- ing year. The team was lead by senior Mike Robinson who scored in the low ninties most of the season. Other members of the team includ- ed five juniors: Mike Crosson, Greg Eckart, Bri- an Varnadore, Jim Miller and Brad Weilert and two freshmen, David Riat and Brian Weller. About the year Coach O’Leary commented, _ Varsity Golfers: Mike Cros- son, Brad Weilert, Mike Robinson, (back row) Jim Miller, Greg Eckart. Brian Varnadore. Goiters: Brian Weller, Coach O'Leary, David Riat (back row) Jim Miller, Greg Eckart, Mike Crosson, Brad Weilert, and Mike Robin- son, Mike Crosson, junior, makes a clean drive down the (airway to the number six green. The team continually improved their scores as the year progressed.” O’Leary added, “Being the young team we were this year, next year should show some more experienced playing. Spring Sports 5 Lead The Way The Wamego boys track squad was lacking in depth this year. Varsity was comprised of seven; junior varsity, ten. Long-distance runners Chris Barnes, Dallas Hasenbank, and Dan Winsor and fieldmen Les Platz and Tom Burgess gathered the points this year for the small Raider squad. One of the highlights of the season was Les Platz breaking the high jump record of 6’2”; Platz jumped 6’4 , bettering his previous mark of 6'1”. New this season was the changes in the lettering system. Coach Harshbarger initiated the new system which was set up ac- cording to the athlete's ability. Harshbarger qualified five for regionals; three of the five quali- fied for state: Barnes in the 1600 meter and 800 meter; Platz and Burgess in the long jump. Winsor and Hasenbank, although strong all season, failed to qualify. ♦ Striding out in front of the pack are Dan Winsor and Chris Barnes. Following are: Dallas Hasenbank, Tom Burgess. Bruce Thomas, and John Colson. M At the Ottawa Relays. Sr. Les Platz leaps 21' 6Vi in the long jump for a second place finish. ♦ Track team consists of: (Backrow) Cam Vincent (Fr). Chris Barnes (Jr), Dar- ren Pauley (Fr), Bruce Thomas (Sr), Tom Burgess (Jr), Assistant coach Hartwich, Daryl Lovelace (soph), Head track coach Harshbarger. Jon Colson (Fr), Tim Tauer (Soph), Kel- ly Lindenmuth (Soph), Mike Barry (Jr). (Front Row) Rod Menhusen (Jr), Paul Rowley (Fr), Dan Winsor (Jr), Les Platz (Sr), Ronnie Steuve (Fr), Brian Weilert (Fr), Dal- las Hasenbank (Sr). SCOREBOARD Chapman 7th Ottawa 6th Hiawatha 6th Concordia 4th Alma 1st Holton 4th Tonganoxie 4th League 4th Regionals 6th Coaching=Pride Coaching develops pride in the individual who witnesses athletes grow in maturity and strive for ac- complishments. John Harsh- barger, cross-country and track coach, has felt alot of pride for his athletes during the 22 years he has coached. During the time span from 1968-1981 Spike” has had 47 NCKL champs, 17 Regional champs, 59 state con- tenders, and 5 individual state ti- tles. As students make the passage into the new school next year the high school will be without Harsh- barger for their track coach and driver’s education teacher. He will become principal of the junior high and remain CC coach and teacher of Safety and First Aid at the high school. Harshbarger is sorry that he will not get to fully enjoy the new track facility but he knows that there comes a time in life when changes and decisions have to be made and one has to move on to other things. Spike hopes the athletes who participate in track next year will take pride in themselves and their team and that they will work hard for the new coach. Mr. Harshbarger will be greatly missed as head track coach and driver’s education teacher, but his smiling face will still be seen in the halls of WHS. ♦ Coach Harshbarger has gathered more than twenty- two years of experience. Here he uses his knowledge in leveling out the pit. t DISQUALIFIED AT REGIONALS Relays Set Pace In the past the girls track team wasn't known (or its sprints and relays, but this year it was: the girls received the majority ot their points in relays. As the season progressed the relay team continually improved. At league they improved their time in the 800 meter relay with their best time of 1:51.6, which placed them second. The team consisted of Brenda Spence, Sandra Dearing. Deb- bie Zinn, and Lisa Taggart, in the 400 meter relay the gals finished fourth with a 53.0 clocking, This team consisted of Brenda Spence. Sandra Dearing. Debbie Zinn, and Joanne Cook. Junior Kellie Eckart added to the girls scores in the mile and two-mile. Kellie ran her best times at league with respecitve times of 6:00 and 13:30. Joanne Cook, a freshman transfer from Lawrence, set new school records in the 200 and 400 meter dashes with times of 28 6 and 63.0. Doperalski qualified six for regionals. However, the squad placed thirteenth out of thirteen teams with only four points. Freshman Joanne Cook tallied the points, receiving two sixth place finishes in the 100 and 200 meter dash, and fifth in the 400 meter dash. The very talented 800 meter relay team which everyone expected to go to state was disqualified because of a delayed set. The rest of the squad consisted of Kellie Eckart in the 1600 meter. Kellie dropped the 3200 meter run due to bad weather. Junior Kelly Carlson strives to improve her hurdling technique at track practice. ■ At Chapman, Linda Lichtenhan, junior, high jumped 4’8” for a fourth place finish. H Track team consisted of: (backrow) Kathy Flanagan (Jr.), San- dra Dearing (Sr.), Lin- da Lichtenhan (Jr.), Kelly Carlson (Jr.), head coach Mrs. Do- peralski, Lisa Taggart (Fr.), Brenda Spence (Jr.), Kellie Eckart (Jr.), (front row) Joanne Cook (Fr.), Sandy Biedenbender (Sr.), Debbie Zinn (Jr.), Debby Manly (Fr.), Darcee Rogers (Fr.). SPRING SPORTS This year will be the last year Mrs Doperalski will coach girls track at least ♦or awhile. She will be devoting more ot her time to her family � Scoreboard Chapman 5th Ottawa 4th Hiawatha 3rd Concordia 6th Alma 4th Holton 8th Tonganoxie 8th League 7th Fr. League 6th Regionals 13th ! The backbone of the girls' squad was the girls 800 and 400 meter relay team: Joanne Cook, Sandra Dearing Debbie Zinn. and Brenda Spence Elisa Taggart (freshman) displayed her hurdling skills at the Ottawa re- lays with a time of 19.3. Number 1 Doubles Team: (L to R) Dan Holmes and Ron Kastner. SPRING SPORTS Number 2 Doubles Te am: (L to R) Pat Day- lor. Dan Shea. Russ Pitney. Dane Ditto. Number 1 and 2 Singles: (L to R) Archie Johnston and Jeff Modean. • Placings Baldwin 2nd Wamego 2nd Abilene 3rd Wamego 1st Washburn Rural 4th Concordia 1st Gardner 2nd League Wamego 3rd May 11-13 Regional Chapman May 22 State Concordia 4 State Champs ♦ (From page 88) Ron Kastner, one half of the number one duo shows ag- gressiveness and concen- tration while returning a serve during practice. Pat Daylor makes a tough low volley by getting at eye level with the ball. Holmes Predicts State Title Early, before the start of the 1980-81 tennis season, Coach Ron Holmes was certain of only two of the varsity starters. And he was so certain of those two, he even pre- dicted a state championship. Ron Kastner and Dan Holmes were to play in the number one dou- bles position with wins forcasted by Coach Holmes clear through the year. I've never done that before,” Holmes explained of his prediction, “but I'm expecting number one in the State this year. Our kids are ca- pable of it and this may put a little pressure on them. I hope so. But his line of thought for the future wasn’t solely on the two state pros- pects. The number two doubles position and the number one and two singles slots were yet to be filled but never to be certain. Coach Holmes had many players to choose from and changes in the varsity lineup were not uncommon from tournament to tournament. The number two dou- bles team was composed of various combinations of Pat Daylor, Russ Pitney, Dane Ditto, and Dan Shea. The singles slots were filled primarily by Jeff Modean and Archie John- ston. Holmes and Kastner swept State fulfilling Coach Holmes’s prediction. They beat an undefeated Anthony duo for the State 4A title. Jeff Mo- dean and the duo of Pitney and Daylor didn't fair quite as well and were beat out first round. JV SQUAD Back Row (L to R) Jon Etiene. Dane Ditto. Jon Brummett; Front Row (L to R) Ronnie Doll. Kevin Witt. Johnston satis- some unbearable pains between matches. Coach Ron Holmes saw the Senior Jeff Modean placed game of tennis as both a phys- fourth at the regional tourna- ical and psychological sport. ment in Chapman to qualify for state in the number 1 singles position. Freshman Tennis Squad: Front Row (L to R) Roger Ward. Jimmy Johnson. Mark Uhlrich. Second Row (L to R) Jon Hoogendorn. Rod Pitney. Rod Sackridger. Russ Pitney and Dan Shea readily take the net while playing num- ber 2 doubles during a Wamego varsity meet. e as everyone began 1 wouldn't be in the new buildings _ year This was seen most obvious- |whon tho trool was nui finisl'ieU uii scheduled date. n order to save money, USD 320 did _ negotiate for a deadline in Fhe con- otruction contract- It- was estimated tnat the construction would be finished on April 15, 1981. Superintendent Reed verified that the new building would be finished around the middle of April; the track would be completed over the summer and will be ready for use the first day of the ‘81-‘82 school year. He also added I think that when our gymnasium is finished, we will have one of the nicest in the area. t PEOPLE ACADEMICS Angela ‘Allenbrand Pam Austin Ricky Baker Chris Barnes Mike Barry Lee Beach Jerry Bird Debra Biankley Carol Borgendale Patti Boskill Lori Brazzle Jon Brummett Alan Buchanan Tom Burgess Kelly Carlson Sheryl Carnahan Mike Crosson Pat Daylor Debbie Diver Dane Ditto Jeff Doll Greg Eckart Kellie Eckart Treca Ethmgton Mark Dyer Gma Farrar Paul Farrell Kathy Flanagan Dixie Flmn Ron Galloway Gina Grannell Jon Hayes Missy Hinkle Amy Holle Dan Holmes Miles Irving Archie Johnston Kathy Kimmal Joan Ledeboer Robert Leonard Linda Lichtenhan Robyn Lowry Scott Manor Janms Mattson •tary; 'Caro Rodney Menhusen Jim Miller Jeft Mock Julie Nehrmg Jean Niedteldt I mda Oliver Polly Pageler Andy Persell • Brenda Prockish Greg Riat Carol Riblett Jacquie Rickstrew Donna Robertson Debbie Roscoviou Nancy Routh JaNiece Rush Sissy Sanders Johnny Sender Rod Simmer Brenda Spence Bryan Spence Tammy Springer Richard Tool Mike Torrey Brian Varnadore ( ori Walsh Rod Walsh Brad Weilert Danny Winsor Vicki Woodard 95 ONE DOWN THREE TO GO! Sophomore year is like a Wednes- day. Wednesday is known as hump day and “in the middle day . Sophomore year is like that because sophomores are finally finished with freshman affliction but they're not quite ready for the upper class”. Mostly, sophomores dream of being ppper classmen. This gives them something to strive for as they te- diously work for good grades. They know that when the first day of their junior year arrives they will have an easier time in classes and since they are of the upper crust they'll un- doubtedly get away with more. Kim Biume Jim Boggs Connie Brazzle Charles Brillon Kelly Brummeit Angeiia Clark Cynthia Clark Penny Clark Angie Colbert ♦ Ruth Spohn is caught by surprise as she walks down the second floor hall. Dawn DeBord Doug Diedench Ronnie Doll John Etienne Robin Fechter Rex Figge (n.p.) Jamie Franch Class Officers Ronnie Doll President Dennis Wilson Vice-President (n.p.) Angeiia Clark Secretary Jill Lang Treasurer Pat Rafferty Stu-Co Representative Paul Frisbie Doug Gardner Marjean Garrett Larry Gladfelder Dawn Hasenbank Tim Hatfield ♦ Annette Walsh joins her friends on the wall for lunch period. Nancy Hedrick Larry Holz Deann Jackson Jill Lang Kelly Lindenmuth Lori Linton Darryl Lovelace Joyce Lotridge Danny Manly Nancy Manly Trent McCown ♦ Paul Frisbie reveals his true personality, while others do their geometry assignment from Mrs. Rankin. Alan Meinholdt Jon Mertz Jeff Miller Linda Mock Dwayne Niedfeldt Barbie Pittenger Pat Rafferty Tony Reinerio 98 Racheiie Reves Tom Riftey Kevin Riles Priscilla Roth Carla Roudybush Carla Sanders Peggy Sender Shen Seutert Vickie Simon ♦ Sheri Seufert watches Dawn Hasenbank finish the remaining cherry yum-yum they fixed in fifth hour home ec. Lorey Smith Ruth Spohn Brian Springer Jimmy Stewart Tim Tauer Randy Thornton Chris Torrey Rudy Voldrich Annette Walsh Janene Walsh Steve Whearty Denms Wilson Morgan Wilson ♦ Denms Wilson concentrates on the big game, instead of his assignment Kevin Witt 99 Dawn Astry Doug Austin Jon Bartley Bridget Bellmder Tim Bennett Shelly Bird Lori Bjorling Chris Braden Jennifer Brazzle David Casper Dawn Childress Janelle Clark John Colson JoAnn Dekat Martha Eichem Lisa Fanshier Karla Frisbie Cathy Garies Muie Gip John Glover Toby Heineken Jon Hoogendoorn Heather Hostettler Saysamone Insisiegmay Jim Johnson Allen Keller Panomsay Keokavong Viengkeo Keokavong Khanthavilay Keomanikhout Debby Manly Carrie Martin Joe Modean Kevin Niedfeldt Brenda Palenske Darren Pauly 100 Beth Peterson Larry Piper Pray David Riat Joleen Rickstrew Darcee Rogers Sandy Roscovious Edward Ross Chris Roudybush Rodney Sackrider Tammy Schweitzer Randy Snapp Ronnie Stueve Shelly Swank Debbie Swiger Lisa Taggart Rex Tessendort Mark Uhlrich Cam Vincent Jon Walsh Roger Ward Brian Weilert Brian Weller Dena Wells Donna Whitten Stacia Zeller Kim Rhea At the beginning of the year we were constantly re- minded of the progress at the construction site. Pounding machinery was a nusiance day after day. Noise began to decrease in November when the workers began building in- side. Visible progress was exhibited week after week. Student excitement grew as thoughts of moving into the 64,000 foot addition, which would nearly double the high school in size, be- gan to generate. The new addition will contain a gymnasium, busi- ness department, industrial arts department (wood), home economics depart- ments, art department, and an addition to the library. By adding the new depart- ments, the addition can be used to expand the high school’s curriculum. Our guidance counselor has been Mr. Jim Ethington since the 1967-68 school year. Stu- dents have the privilege of hav- ing private conferences with Mr. Ethington during any free time they have in a class. On Fridays during activity period he also holds group sessions for those who prefer group counseling. Discussions are held about everything from high school and college courses to personal or home problems. Mrs. Sara Carnahan adjust- ed well to the upheaval of re- modeling and enlarging the li- brary. Throughout most the year students were often un- able to use the library because books and materials needed to be covered in order to protect them from the dust of remodel- ing. Students were allowed the privilege of using the library during their lunch period and before and after school. Mr. Reed has been superin- tendent of school district 320 since 1967. His responsibilities are to serve as administrative head of the entire district. He is in charge of both educational and business functions. He carries out the policies of the board; he keeps the board continually informed on the progress and condition of the schools; and keeps the public informed about needs of the schools. Mr. Craig Campbell was a teacher and coach at Park- wood High in Joplin. Missouri, from 1967-71 and assistant principal at Memorial High School in Joplin from 1971-73. He transferred to Miami. Okla- homa. for a year and then moved back to Joplin to be- come principal at East Junior High. He moved to Wamego as administrative assistant. Mr. Campbell is now principal of the new West Elementary School. MINISTRATION STAFF ADMINISTRATION STAFF ADMINISTRATION STAFF ADMINISTRATION S' Richard Roda. principal, and Ron Holmes, vice-prin- cipal. take a break from their busy schedules to dis- cuss the events of the day. Mrs. Elva Pageler. WHS secretary for the past four- teen years, smiled for the camera before returning to her work. FF ADMINISTRATION STAFF ADMINISTRATION STAFF ADMINISTRATION STAFF ADMINISTRATIO Mrs. Riblett is head of the food service. She also coordinates transportation, and does general office work and record keeping. Mrs. Sackrider is the secretary to the Special Education Cooper- ative. She also types up and puts out the 320 Newsletter. Believe it or not. there is more to Wamego High School than just students, teachers, principals, li- brarians. and counselors. There are also people behind the scenes who make our school click. Three of those people are: Patty Deweese. Rosella Riblett. and Nancy Sackrider. secretaries of U.S.D. 320. These ladies have sev- eral responsibilities to share be- tween them. Mrs. Deweese serves as clerk of the school board. She records the minutes of the board meetings, as- sembles payroll, and is also secre- tary to Superintendent Reed. District 320 bus drivers from left to right: Cleo Dekat. Ruth Grothjan. Deloros Holz. Jim De- Bord. Jean Shandy. Ruth Worthing. Jasper Boggs. Bernice Robertson. Eugene Pageler. and not pictured was Leona Boggs, head bus driver, and V.W. Westerguard. The students of WHS are appreciative of the drivers who. besides their regular schedules, also take activity buses to the away games, meets, and various other school activities. A tremendous responsibility is taken by each driver whenever they transport students. SCHOOL BUSCS ■i. Jfi S Pi ft� ' Throughout the school year, the janitors: David Colson. Bob Benton. Bob Adams (not pictured) Don Colson, and ground keeper. Jasper Boggs, do a good job of keeping the school looking its best. 105 ML ENGLISH MATH SQCIA1 fe-j Mrs. Bra A new course has been added to the home economics department this year. The class is called Advanced Clothing and is taught by Mrs. Marsha Brooks. Advanced Clothing is open to students who have completed first and second year sewing or have instructor’s ap- proval. In the class students do sewing projects for themselves and are also required to do one project for another person. Other classes taught by Mrs. Brooks are: Home Economics I and II, which include cooking, and Family Liv- ing. The cooking classes study food planning and preparation, nutrition, and kitchen planning. Family Living covers all aspects of family life begin- ning with self-understanding, dating and problem solving, as well as mar- riage and parenting. All of the classes have guest speakers and field trips to illustrate the types of things they are learning. Mrs. Brooks received a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Educa- tion from Kansas State University. This is her second year at WHS. She is also FHA and senior class sponsor. Outside of school she also sponsors the Young Farm Wives. ■■■■ Mr. Jim Brown has been teaching at Wamego for two years. He has a MSE from Central Unviersity of Arkansas and a BSE from Arkansas State Un- viersity. Classes taught by Mr. Brown are: Physical Education, Advanced Physical Education, and Driver's Edu- cation. The boys’ freshman physical education class is designed to give freshman an idea of the various activi- ties which may present themselves to him in the world of sports. By playing individual and team games they learn sportsmanship, teamwork, and health- ful habits. In Advanced Physical Edu- cation class students are taught the rules of various games and activities and participate in team and individual events. Driver’s Education is designed to teach the student the proper and safe handling of a car. The various ma- neuvers that a driver will need in the day to day driving are handled within the course. The course meets the state requirements of a minimum of 45 hours in the classroom, six hours behind the wheel, and eighteen hours of observa- tion of other drivers. Mr. Brown’s responsibilities also in- clude head football coach, head wres- tling coach, and W-Club sponsor. Out- side of school he also enjoys fishing, golf, and his family. Mr Brown 106 HOM EC Y ENGUSh M OCjA UDIE USJNES CIENC HOM £ Y i A requirement for graduation is to have one credit of laboratory science from either lab science, biology, phys- ics, or chemistry. Lab Science and Bi- ology, the courses taught by Mr. Terry Callendar, are often the underclass- men's choice for earning this credit. Lab Science is a survey course de- signed for the ninth grade students who have not had great success in grade school science. Both life science and physical science are covered. The ability to follow directions, to observe in detail, and to write down observa- tions and conclusions is important. Bi- ology is designed for students who have a high interest in science and have demonstrated above average work in grade school science. For most students, the concepts presented in Biology are more difficult to compre- hend than those presented in Lab Sci- ence. Much lab work is involved in biol- ogy. Other subjects studied include cells and their funtions, heredity, ecol- ogy, microbiology, and the functions of the human body. Mr. Callendar received a BS degree from Emporia State University. He is a taxidermist and enjoys this as a hobby and a part-time profession. Mr. Gary Champion taught not only high school Mixed Chorus, Concert Choir, and Independent Study, but also junior high choir classes. Mr. Champion received a MED degree from the University of Arkansas. Mixed Chorus is a training group for Choir. The students in this class are usually younger and more inexperi- enced singers. Choir is the select cho- rus ©torus which has a repertoire of music varying from pop to classical. It gives the more advanced singers the opportunity to learn and perform music with more precision. Both choir classes presented a Christmas concert for the community. Independent study is of- fered for students who want to improve their singing talent. The students are worked with individually to obtain the most from their talents. Mr. Champion keeps busy out of school as a member of the American Choral Director's Association, Kansas Music Educator’s Association, and the Music Educator’s National Confer- ence. Mr. Champion and his wife enjoy living in Wamego. 107 vIGLISH MATH SOCIAL STUDIES BUSINESS SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL ARTS ENGLISH MATH SOCIAL Being the one and only foreign lan- guage available at Wamego High School, Spanish was a unique class. It was unique not only by its oneness but also by its students. It had the usual boys and girls but it also had some- thing that very few other high school classes have, junior high students. Be- cause of the lack of a language teacher for the junior high, every day junior high students made the long and sometimes freezing walk to the high school. The year long class was taught by Mrs. Barbara Clynch, who received her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Kentucky. She obtained her Teacher’s Certification at Purdue University. Some additional work was done in Puebla, Mexico, and Pau, France. While in Paris, France, Mrs. Clynch taught English as a foreign language and them moved to Bandung, Indone- sia, where she again taught English at the University of Indonesia. In the U.S. she taught at Elizabethtown Communi- ty College and presently at Wamego High School. Mr. Ray Crawford teaches Welding I and II, Small Motor Repair, Industrial Arts I, and 8th Grade Industrial Arts. Welding I starts with the beginner and includes both arc and oxyacet- ylene welding. It includes brazing, cut- ting, and soldering metal. Students are given a list of welding assignments and must complete these plus one project agreed on by the student and teacher. Welding II is a more extensive study dealing with welding problems. More advanced skills such as metallurgy, welding aluminum, and hardsurfacing are developed. In Small Motor Repair, repair, use, and application of two and four cycle gas engines are studied. Industrial Arts I is a beginning course in the basics of welding, sheetmetal, and foundry work. Students follow a course outline and complete a number of welding exercises, several sheetme- tal projects, and complete at least one foundry project. Mr. Crawford is married. He and his wife and family enjoy living and work- ing on their farm north of Wamego. Me. Crosson Sophomore English is taught by Mrs. Janiece Crosson. It is a basic English course designed to remediate and rein- force any of the basic language arts skills which sophomores should pos- sess before being promoted to elev- enth grade. It is divided into three large units: grammar and usage, literature, and composition both written and oral. At the beginning of the year grammar and its usage is reviewed by using drills and some diagramming. In the litera- ture unit classical stories and plays are read and discussed. Composition is in- cluded in Sophomore English. The skills involved in writing different kinds of research papers, essays, and other literature are taught to help the student in the remainder of their high school classes and also to begin preparing them for college assignments. Mrs. Crosson has been teaching at WHS for nine years. She received a MS degree in English education from Kan- sas State University. .r 10« Pat Rafferty struggles to Linda Oliver demonstrates make her clarinet produce the confusion caused by an a perfect tone. accounting assignment. The business department grew this year with the addition of a new class, Business Math. Mrs. Mary Dawson teaches the class along with Ac- counting, Record Keeping, and Business Essen- tials. She is also the sponsor of FBLA. Accounting I introduces the student to account- ing and covers the principles and procedures nec- essary for entry level employment in the account- ing bookkeeping field. Accounting II enables stu- dents to acquire a more complete knowledge of the techniques introduced in Accounting I. The business essentials classes involve instruction in essential areas of knowledge of the business world. J ) T7 t yir Ro Mr. Detrick holds a Masters of Music from KSU. His daily scedule included not only high school marching and concert band, but also Independant Study and grade school and Jr. high band. The high school band combined business with pleasure as it traveled to Baldwin, Kansas, to participate in the Maple Leaf Festival and then spent the rest of the day at World’s of Fun. Pub- lic performances were given at the Marching Band Concert and the Christmas Concert. The pep band helped raise school spirit by playing at the pep rallies and at home football and basketball games. A flag team which performed with the band at pa- rades and football games. A concert tuba was also purchased for use in concert band. Independent study was offered as an opportunity for musicians to improve their skills. Mr. Detrick enjoys tennis, golf, mu- sic, and guitar. He is a member of the United Federation of Musicians and the National Education Association. 109 NGLISH MATH SOCIAL STUDIES BUSINESS SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL ARTS ENGLISH MATH SOCIAL S Mrs. Rose Ditto teaches two hours each morning in new classes especially designed for the Laotian students. The classes, English for Bilingual Students and American Ways and Customs, are designed to help the Laotian students adapt to living in America. In English for Bilingual Students Mrs. Ditto taught the correct use of grammar and punc- tuation of the English language. Ameri- can Ways and Customs was designed to familiarize students with the lifestyle of Americans and to familiarize the stu- dents with things Americans value. Among other things, they study the American flag and learn the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Ditto gets personal satisfaction from helping the students adapt to and become more accus- tomed to living in America. Mrs. Ditto received a Master of Mu- sic Education degree from Kansas State University and she also attended Manchester College in Indiana. Mrs. Ditto; belongs to Wamego’s Federated Portia Club and is an active member of the Wamego Methodist Church. Mr. Dale Doll’s class schedule this year included: Grammar Composition I, Short Story, American Literature, and British Literature. Mr. Doll is also active as head boys basketball coach, assistant football coach, and W-Club sponsor. Grammar Composition is a course that must be taken during either the junior or senior year. It is a semester course and includes a review of basic grammar. There is special emphasis on composition which begins with basic paragraph construction and pro- gresses to theme development. Ameri- can Literature covers literature from 1600 to the present day. The students view films from the 20’s and 30’s for use in comparison. The Short Story class shows students construction and examples of the short story. They read a variety of stories from classical to science fiction. A short story analysis form is used to discuss the stories and search for the author’s purposes for writing them. The class is also required to write some original short stories. Mr. Doll received an Associate of Arts degree from Liberal Junior Col- lege and a BA from Kansas Wesleyan. Mr. Tony Dutton received a BS de- gree from Emporia State University and has also attended KSU, KU, and Tulsa University. His schedule of classes at WHS includes: American Government, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, and International Rela- tions. American Government, covers the basic ideas of the American govern- mental system and the details of its present operation. Psychology deals with the individual and teaches stu- dents to better understand themselves and others. Sociology provides the stu- dent with insight into various social structures and pressures in the hopes that he will be better able to cope with and understand society. Economics is a course designed for the student who wants to prepare for college. Interna- tional relations is designed to enable the student to more fully appreciate the problems of national leaders and to understand more clearly the processes through which nations interrelate with each other. Mr. Dutton also sponsors the junior class. He is a member of the WTA, K- NEA, and NEA, and enjoys playing bridge and listening to music. SOCIAL STUDIES BUSINESS SCIENCF INDUSTRIA!. ARTS HOME EC GYM ENGLISH MATH SOCIAL { Mrs. Joan Doperalski comes to school in the afternoons and teaches freshman Girl’s P.E. and Co-Ed P.E. Mrs. Doperalski attended KSU and re- ceived a MS from Emporia State Uni- versity. Freshman Girl’s P.E. has a variety of activities that promote physical fitness and health. One new unit included this year was rhythmic aerobic dancing. The students learned the value of this type of exercise and gave a demon- stration for their parents. The objec- tives of P.E. are teaching of basic skills, development of individual skills and capacities, encouragement of constructive use of leisure time, devel- opment of leadership qualities, encour- agement of group participation, and promotion of group or team work. Positive social, mental, emotional, and physical qualities are also developed. Co-Ed, or Advanced, P.E. is designed to teach the student the rules of var- ious games and activities, team and individual events. There is also an ex- tensive unit on weight training. Mrs. Doperalski coaches volleyball and track. She is also very active as sponsor of drill team. In her spare time, Mrs. Doperalski enjoys needlepoint, macrame, and latchhook. Freshmen girls struggle for Jeff Doll. Dallas Hasen- the ball as Mrs. Doperalski bank. Ruth Glover, and joins the action. Mike Robinson demon- strate study techniques. Mrs. Barbara Fanshier classes in- clude College Prep English, Grammar Composition I, Creative Writing I and II, Mass Media, and Novels. College Prep English requires stu- dents to read a variety of literary forms including novels, short stories, and po- etry. Creative Writing I develops the basic fundamentals of newspaper lay- out, reporting, editing, photography, and newswriting. Creative Writing II produces the school newspaper, the Wa-Kaller. A paper is put out every two or three weeks and contains articles written by the students about school events and what is going on in the world that affects them such as the draft registration and voting. Gram- mar Composition I is a semester course that must be taken during ei- ther the junior or senior year. It is a review of basic grammar, with empha- sis on composition from basic para- graph construction to theme develop- ment. Mrs. Fanshier is married and has three children. She received a BA in education from Wichita State and also attended Fort Hays State and Kansas State University. ENGLISH MATH SOCIAL STUDIES BUSINESS SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL ARTS HOME EC ENGLISH N Mr. George Ebert is the teacher of first, second, third, and fourth year Vo- cational Agriculture, Ag Leadership, and General Shop. The vocational ag- riculture program is set up as a four- year course of study. Classes do in- tense study of agriculture and agribusi- ness. Activities include livestock and crop programs, working on personal projects, and sending teams to con- tests for competition with other schools. Ag Leadership is a class de- signed for students who are serious about agriculture as a career. In the class, students are required to speak and listen on current farm issues and programs, display agricultural skills and practices for specialized farming, and explore one area of agriculture as a possible career. Mr. Ebert sponsors the state and na- tional prize winning Wamego High School Future Farmers of America. He holds a Masters degree from Kansas State University. Mr. Ebert enjoys play- ing softball and working on his farm. In the summer he organizes and runs a hay crew. Debbie Diver listens as first- Brenda Blanka discusses year Level IV teacher Mrs. her shop project with Mr Graves lectures. Hartwich. -I SOCIAL STUDIES BUSINESS SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL AR IS HOME EC ENGLISH MATH SOCIAL STU Ms. Jacqueline Graves is different from the other- teachers because she actually has to teach many subjects. Her classroom is called the resource room because of the work that is done there. The resource room is a place for students to receive extra help in sub- jects they are having difficulty with. The students are in the resource room for up to three hours a day. Ms. Graves also plays advisary between the stu- dents and the teachers whose classes the students have been mainstreamed into. They try to work together to get the best results for the students. Most of the work done is individual, but Ms. Graves also likes to add some variety on showing films of interest to the stu- dents, such as one on alcoholism. Ms. Graves attended college at KSU and Fort Hays State before moving to Wamego to teach in the resource room. |ger Mr. John Harshbarger received a MS from KSU and a BS from Northwestern in Oklahoma. Mr. Harshbarger teach- es: Driver’s Education, Career Educa- tion, First Aid and Safety, and Co-Ed P.E. He also sponsors Student Coun- cil, cross country, and track. The Driver’s Education class is de- signed to first teach students the laws and rules of driving and then give them experience behind the wheel. State regulations require the student to have a minimum of 45 hours in the class- room, six hours of observed driving by the instructor, and 18 hours of obser- vation. Each year the First Aid and Safety classes participate in a CPK training program. Students receive cer- tificate cards for completing both the CPR course and the Safety-First Aid class. The Career Education class shows students different job opportu- nities and how to train for these jobs. They also learn about applying for jobs and what to do in an interview. Mr. Harshbarger is also a licensed referee. Mr. Harwich's classes include: Me- chanical Drawing, Senior Girls Wood- working, Eighth Grade Boys Shop, Ad- vanced Wordworking, and Industrial Arts I. It takes a lot of patience, hard work, and some extra time spent after school helping students advance on their projects, but Mr. Hartwich still en- joys teaching all of his classes. The highlight of the year is when all of the projects are put on display at Open House. It’s very rewarding to him to know that his students make such out- standing accomplishments. Coaching during every season throughout the year for football, wres- tling, and track, involves staying after school every night for practice and then attending the events, and be- comes very time consuming for a full time teacher. Mr. Hartwich also spon- sors the sophomore class and a new Rodeo Club. 4 iIIaaiiii 113 Communication is a vital part of life. Every day people communicate with each other — on the phone, face to face, in newspapers, and in personal letters. Communication courses are taught at WHS by Mr. Mark Kapfer. These courses include: speech, acting, debate, forensics, and group discus- sion. The overall purpose of these classes is to gain practice in communi- cation skills. These skills are polished by writing reports and speeches in the speech and group discussion classes. The acting classes are required to memorize skits and present them to the class. Debate is an activity where research is done on a certain topic and teams from different schools clash on ■ gative and affirmative points of the topic. Forensics also offers students the opportunity to compete with other schools in oral contests. Because of the graduation requirements of four units of English, almost everyone is in- cluded in some of Mr. Kapfer's classes throughout high school. Mr. Kapfer attended KU, ESU, and KSU. He is one of the senior class sponsors, freshman basketball coach, and debate coach. Kapfer has taught at Wamego for five years. LISH MATH SOCIAL STUDIES BUSINESS SCIENCF INDUSTRIAL ARTS ENGLISH MATH SOCIAL'S Jerry Zerbe takes his turn at one ot the three new com- puters. Lisa Brummett hard at work on her acting assignment. Mr. John Heublein has an added responsi- bility in his teaching this year with the addi- tion of three thousand dollars worth of com- puters in the math department. The three computers store 16,000 bits of information and are exciting challenge to math students. A new class, advanced math, was also ad- ded for students who had completed analy- sis. Other classes taught by Mr. Heublein are: advanced algebra, trigonometry, gener- al math, and analysis. He was assisted this year by a student teacher, Mike Tush, a stu- dent at KSU. Tush worked with Mr. Heublein from October to December. With a MS from Emporia State University, Mr. Heublein has been teaching at Wamego for ten years. Mr Heublein 114 AME E£ YM ENGLISH MATH SOCIAL STUDIES BUSINESS SCIENCE HOME EC GYM ENGLISH M MrJi, Lenhflir.; Business related jobs are becoming more and more abundant each year. When thinking of business, the term “secretary” seems to be a popular word. To prepare students who are se- riously persuing this career, Mrs. Peg- gy Lenherr teaches Elementary Typing and Shorthand I and II. In Elementary Typing the students learn the position of the keys on the typewriter and begin practicing for speed and accuracy in their typing. The shorthand classes teach the basic principles of Gregg Shorthand. In Shorthand I, students learn how the different outlines stand for letter sounds and how they form to make words. Shorthand I is very chal- lenging; students who complete a full year of it have the opportunity to ad- vance to Shorthand II. Shorthand II is designed to build speed and accuracy in shorthand writing. Mrs. Lenherr has been teaching at Wamego for 11 years. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wash- burn University, and did graduate work at KSU and Emporia State University. Currently, she is the freshman class sponsor. In her spare time she enjoys playing golf and bridge. Mrs. Lana Northup is one of three teachers who teach classes for just half of the day. She comes to school in the morning and teaches basic business and second and third year typing. She is also co-sponsor of FBLA. The basic business classes are de- signed to cover the general principles of the busines world. Units studied in- clude banking credit and savings, In- surance, contract law, financial man- agement, consumerism, and economic systems. The classes have field trips and guest speakers to illustrate the things they are learning. Activities this year included tours of the local banks and Balderson’s Inc. The classes also did consumer investigating of products at the grocery stores. Mrs. Northup attended Kansas State University and received a Bachelor of Science and Business degree from Emporia State Unviersity. She has been teaching at Wamego for two years. MGLISH MATH SOCIAL STUDIES BUSINESS SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL ARTS HOME EC ENGLISH i Mrs. Rankin Mrs. Sherri Rankin teaches Geome- try and Algebra I. Mrs. Rankin is also very active in sponsoring Spirit Club and cheerleaders. Algebra I students have a wide vari- ety of learning opportunities. They study sets and set operations, the number line, negative numbers, in- equalities and their graphs, absolute value, operations with polynomials, factoring, solutions of linear and qua- dratic equations, graphing of linear equations, solutions of equations in two variables, and radicals. These skills are used in the solution of work problems. Algebra I must be complet- ed before progressing to Geometry. In Geometry students study the differ- ence between inductive, deductive, and analytic reasoning. Methods of formal proofs are learned. Studies are also made of angles, parallel lines, congruent figures, circles, and areas. Numerical trigonometry, coordinate geometry of the straight line, and some space geometry are included in the course. Mrs. Rankin enjoys sewing and needlepoint. She also likes biking, hik- ing, and going camping. Mrs. Rankin received a BS from Kansas State Uni- versity. Mr. Loren Riblett's classes include: Chemistry, Physics, Senior Science, and Independant Study. Chemistry and physics require study of the struc- ture and composition of materials and the change in composition of these materials while physics seeks to ex- plain the behavior and interrelation- ships of matter and energy in the uni- verse. Computer programming was a new unit added to physics because of the addition of a new H-8 computer. Senior science is a class that varies with the needs of the student. Choices for courses of study include advanced biology, chemistry, physics, electron- ics and computer science. Indepen- dent study was open to students who were also enrolled in another science course like Biology, Chemistry, or Phyics. Many students used this class to do research and work on their sci- ence fair projects. Mr. Riblett is a member of the Na- tional State Teachers of the Year, Phi Delta Kappa, and Beta, Beta, Beta. He also sponsors the Science Club. Mr Riblett 116 SOCIAL STUDIES BUSINESS SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL ARTS HOME EC ENGLISH MATH SOCIAL STUI One of the first required courses ev- eryone faces as they begin high school is freshman English. Four of the five freshman English classes are taught by Mrs. Judy Rush. Mrs. Rush, who also teaches yearbook, received a Masters of Science in Education from Emporia State University. Freshman grammar- composition. This involves improve- ment in listening, notetaking, reading and writing improvement. The year- book class is a unique learning, serving experience. The class organizes and creates a permanent record of the school year by means of the yearbook it produces. Mrs. Rush also sponsors National Honor Society at WHS. Mrs. Rush is professionally active outside of school. She serves as a speech and debate jude for the Kansas State High School Activities Associ- ation, is a lecturer for a diet group one night a week, and works as a state and federally licensed financial planner dur- ing the summer months. Mrs. Rush, a native of Wamego, is married and the mother of three children. This is her tenth year of teaching at Wamego High School. Mr. Corwin Seamans teaches Ameri- can History; the class begins with a brief historical overview of the United States in 1850. This is followed by spe- cialized units covering various topics and time periods of United States his- tory to the present. Mr. Seamans in- cludes several different instructional techniques such as: games, simula- tions, small group work, group discus- sions, individual work, current events quizzes, reports on current events, and geographic work. The students are also given the op- portunity to attend a Foreign and Do- mestic Affairs Conference during sec- ond semester. This conference is held at Emporia State University and the entire operation is run by the students. They plan, organize, elect their own officers, and decide upon the topics to be discsed. This gives students who choose to attend the conference a wide look at the world problems and how the government works to solve them. sIGLISH MATH SOCIAL STUDIES BUSINESS SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL ARTS HOME ENGLISH MATH! v W Mr. Richard Simpson is the art teacher at WHS. He received a Mas- ters degree from the University of Northern Colorado, and has also at- tended Fort Hays State and Kansas State University. His busy schedule this year included: 3D Design; Visual Design; Drawing, Painting and Graph- ics; Introduction to Art; and Sculpture and Ceramics. Mr. Simpson is also ac- tive as Junior class sponsor. The art department enjoyed the use of a new potters wheel and two new enlargers and timers this year. The stu- dents worked hard on various projects which were displayed at Open House. V npson Mrs. Barbara Sunley attended Pratt Ju-Co and received a BS from K-State. She is one of the FHA sponsors and teaches Home Ec. I and II (sewing), School-Age Child, Pre-School Child, and Consumer Education. Pre-School Child Care includes the study of the growth and development of the pre-school child ages three to five, while school-age child studies chil- dren six to twelve. Consumer Educa- tion is a study of consumer rights and responsibilities, consumer protection, purchasing decisions, costs of crisis situations, and the preparation for fu- ture financial decisions. Students also studied housing and home furnishings choices of the consumer. Mrs. Sunley is married and has two daughters. NEWSPAPER NEWSPAPER NEWSPAPER NEWSP Feature editor. Brenda Blanka. glues articles for her string book. The editors discuss the revi- sion of the Wa-Kaller con- stitution. WHS 1980-81 newspaper staff: L to R Bottom row-Joan Ledeboer. Tina Clark. Brenda Prockish, Kelly Meadows; 2nd row-Hanna Mahar, Brenda Blanka. Gina Grannell; 3rd row-Jim Miller. Dallas Ha- senbank. Archie Johnston; 4th row-Mike Robinson. Mrs. Fanshier; (not pictured) Cindy Weller and David Bellinder. Under the supervision of Mrs. Barbara Fanshier. the WHS newspaper staff has been busy at work. The staff works to put out a paper every three weeks. The staff consists of an editor- in-chief. editorial editor, copy editor, feature editor, make-up editor, sports editor, photographers, and reporters. Before producing a paper the editors meet. During their meeting they work out a schedule of upcoming events and sports activities. After the schedule is made each editor as- signs reporters stories. The reporters have to get their stories for the next issue in to their editor before a set deadline. If they don’t rurn the stories in on time it docks their grade and the story will be written by someone else or it won't appear in that issue. The editor reads the story and then has it approved by Mrs. Fanshier. Student editors grade their reporters on: positive attitude, imagination and creativity, if the story is on time, and if they provided accurate facts. There’s also a place for individual comments by the student editor. The paper is photo copied at the Wamego times and printed at the USD office, distributed to all WHS students and teach- ers. and sent to other schools. Each individual reporter cuts out his or her stories and glues them in a string book for their personal record. 119 EARBOQK YEARBOOK YFARROOK YFARBOOK YFARROOK YEARBOOK YEARBOOK YEARBOOK V It’s hard to imagine how much time, concentration, and effort are needed to create a 170 page yearbook until you have experienced the reality of it. Sheryl Carnahan and Jeff Doll, editors, attended a week- long yearbook workshop at to begin developing ideas and concepts to be used in the 1980 Wa-Kaw. The staff attended a workshop at Junction City High School and spent an informa- tion-filled day with Janet Terry, advisor of the KSU Royal Pur- ple. After spending nine months creating layouts, writing copy, and taking and developing pho- tographs, the staff anxiously waits until fall when the year- book will be distributed. After analyzing the publica- tion to find the good and bad points the cycle will begin and another Wamego High Wa-Kaw will be created. The 1980-81 Wa-Kaw stall; (top row, L to R) L. Ebert. K. Carlson. S. Carna- han. (middle row, L to R) S. Guy D. Hasenbank. J. Doll. D. Ditto, (bottom row. L to R) T. Clark. J. Anderson, J. Ledeboer, L. Linton, B Blanka and J. Johnson. (V p Being creative tor the photographer did not pay off for the staff as their hu- man pyramid came tum- bling down. 120 RBOOK YkAHBOOK YEARBOOK YEARBOOK Y ARfepOK YEARBOOK YEARBOOK YEARBOOK YE If Jeff Doll discusses the possibilities to create an in- triguing Science Club sec- tion with Jill Adams who joined the staff at semester The remodeling of the li- brary became a distraction to many, but Lisa Ebert and Brenda Blanka found the atmosphere bearable to do research for a yearbook feature story. 121 ACTIVITIES STUDENT LIFE For the sixth straight year Brad Lichtenhans’ boa constrictor has shared the excitement of the evening. Here Kelly Carlson, junior, holds the snake. Senior football players: Sam Guy. offensive end; Paul White, center and de- fensive end; Steve Baker, tackle and defensive end; seem determined to make the season a good one SNAKE DANCE predicts an exciting season The anticipation of the march down Lincoln Ave- nue seems to excite every- one. Tuesday. September 9. 1980. was a cool calm eveing. The annual Snake Dance was underway by 7 p.m. Before the parade started, every- one was ordered in the parking lot: the flag team and band, under the supervision of a new director. Mr. Randy Detrick, came first. They were followed by the Drill Team, the football players with first game jitters were next, then a truck load of excited volleyball players ready for their season were succeeded by the core of the pep and spirit at WHS. the cheer- leaders and Spirit Club. Coaches and the traditional winding row of students that formed the dancing snake followed. The group moved from the parking lot and pressed south down Lincoln Avenue until they turned east at fifth street and grouped at the swimming pool parking lot. Coaches Brown. Doperalski. Harshbarger. and Holmes introduced their student athletes. The band promoted the purpose of the evening by ending the program with “Fight Song. A highlight of the evening, a new event this year, was the dunking stand that was sponsored by the Booster Club. Community people, parents, school administration, and the student body looked on as coaches were dunked. As the crowd dispended. a warm, gentle rain concluded the evening of the 1980 Snake Dance. Tom Burgess, junior, seems to enjoy the companionship of Lichtenhans’ snake. Sandra Dearing. senior, seems to be reflecting on an unknown thought. 125 The clock finally landed on TIME 0:00. It was our turn to be in the spotlight. The number of carts in front of me kept getting smaller and smaller. Thoughts going through my head were: “My cart is going to die right in front of the Chapman crowd and we won’t be able to get it started: I am going to trip in my heels when I walk out on the field . . ” All of a sudden I heard the announcer again. The next candidate is ’Liza Ebert.“ He went on talking and finally started calling me Lisa. As we got around the curve of the track. I could see Dad waiting for FEELS GREAT TO HAVE me. alone. I finally got to him. took his arm. and eventually we were all standing in the center of the football field. The Homecoming queen attendants for 1980-81 are Nancy Stueve. There was a pause .1 was a little calmer now I got a chance to look for my mom while the little girl that gave away the gifts gave one to Nancy. I found two of my sisters taking pictures and also Jodi Johnson. Then the announcer spoke again and the people in the crowd disappeared. The next two attendants were named and it was then between Laurie and me. Oh my gosh, Laurie and I have been best friends since fifth grade and here,we are seniors in high school, together, in the end. again! We were in a position that we had both dreamed of when we first became best friends in grade school. The announcer went on to name the last attendant ... it was me. I was so happy. I just wanted to hug Laurie, but when I realized that Rhonda still had to crown her and people wanted pictures of her. I waited, then walked over and hugged her. Our fathers escorted us off the field and we sat in the north bleachers. Rhonda came up to me and hugged me and so did Mom. I knew she was proud of me anyway. As I sat there. I felt like people were looking at me thinking. She is upset that she didn’t get it.” I’m sure the other attendants felt that way too. But it's just not that way at all. Maybe part of it is relief, but mostly it's because one of your friends whom you’ve kown and been close to for so long, is now the 1980-81 football homecoming queen. It just makes you feel great to have been a part of it all. Morgan Wilson makes sure she’s in step; Jacquie Rickstrew seems to be happy to be a member of band, and “cool-cat” Jerry Zerbe with his shades adds funk to the parade. Cm wS HOMECOMING When the last bell of the day rang at 2:45 on September 26. herds of anxious students headed for the parking lot to form the 1980 homecoming parade. The band and drill team were followed by St. Mary's band, then came queen candidates: Nancy Stueve. Theresa Rafferty. Stacie Martin. Laurie Herman, and Lisa Ebert. Following them was the football team's mothers and behind them, their sons. Last but far from least came the cheerleaders and Spirit Club. For the first time this year, floats were built by school organizations rather than classes. A spirited student body and numerous townspeople gathered at Fifth and Lincoln to give the Raiders the support that they would need to pounce the Chapman Fighting Irish that night. After Coach Brown introduced and complimented each of his team members the band played “Fight Song that concluded the parade. Everyone went his own way until game time. By the end of the first half the score stood 21-0. Wamego. During the half-time program Laurie Herman was crowned the 1980 home- coming queen and it was announced the FFA won the float contest. The game ended in an overwhelming 28-0 victory. Again everyone went his own way until time for the “big dance. This year it was a different scene. For the first time a country band. Country Joy”, played. Instead of skirts and suits, students were attired in jeans, boots, and cowboy hats. Students swing danced hour after hour as Country Joy picked away at the top country tunes. By midnight homecoming 1980 had cone to an end. HOMECOMING ENDS ON UPSWING ■The thrill of victory was sfcari jrtany the night of the homjfc name against Chapman. Hor Raiders stand m jloryafteLato the Irish 28-0. Percussionists: D. Tessen- dorf, K. Dawson. K. Brum- mett, M Robinson, and M Grannell practice hard at an early morning practice. MARCHING BAND HAS HIGH STEPPING SEASON The band had an exciting year. It marched in five pa- rades: K-State Band Day, Baldwin’s Maple Leaf Festi- val, St. Mary’s Homecom- ing, and our own snake dance and homecoming. Mr. Randy Detrick, new di- rector, was quoted as say- ing, “The people of Wa- mego should be proud to be represented by such a fine group of students. He felt they had played very well throughout the year. Many changes marked this year, one being the ad- dition of a flag team. A new style of marching, the corps style, was introduced to the band members. It is a more traditional style of march- ing. The band worked hard to get quality into the sound of their music before moving into marching and forma- tions. Their performances included a fine mixture of music types. Each perfor- mance was different from the last and each was per- formed with pride. Concentration is part of marching for Jon Bartley, freshman 130 Flags. LtoR- Nancy Routh. Polly Pageler. Tammie Springer. Cynthia Clark. Linda Lichtenhan. Lori Lin- ton. Angie Colbert, and Trecia Ethington. Band, (back row): David Stauffer. Mike Witt. Brian Varnadore. Stan Bartley. Tim Enns. Kevin Witt. (4th row): Vicki Woodard. Keith Hainline, Carol Riblett, Jeff Doll. Bridget Bellinder, Jon Mertz. Jodi Johnson. Ron- nie Doll. Sheryl Carnahan. Laurie Herman. (3rd row) Sandra Biedenbender, Pat Rafferty. Marjean Garrett. Angela Allenbrand. Nancy Zoeller. David Riat. Lance Braden. Jerry Zerbe. (2nd row) Jacquie Rickstrew. Jean Niedfeldt. Carol Bor- gendale. Jill Adams. Mor- gan Wilson. Jill Lang. Nan- cy Stueve, Kellie Eckart. Gina Grannell. (1st row): Debbie Tessendorf. Mike Robinson, Larry Gladfel- den. Kelly Brummett. direc- tor Mr. Randy Detrich, Rudy Voldrich, Ken Dawson. Mark Grannell. Brenda Lichtenhan. Lisa Fanshier. Flag team members: Cyn- thia Clark. Tammie Spring- er and Nancy Routh smile nervously before a half time performance. 131 “Even Though We Aren’t That Big . . . This year Randy Detrick came from Kansas State University to take over the duties of band director. Changing directors again was too much for some stu- dents to take; therefore, we found ourselves starting once again, with only forty- five members. “Even though we aren’t that big, I believe we have a lot of po- tential , said Mr. Detrick at the beginning of the year and that’s where we start- ed. During the marching sea- son we worked hard, even though it meant getting up at 6:30 on Friday mornings before games. Good atti- tudes and dedication brought us through the marching season with out- standing performances. The band developed into a respectable concert band. Impressive marching performances struck the in- terest of a few students who joined band at semester. Concert band created a need for changes in instrumentation; therefore, some students had to give up their own instrument and change to another. Even though unbalanced instrumentation persisted the concert band put on two concerts and went to the class 4A State Music Festival at Emporia on April 24. A jazz band was once again formed this year. Learning new kinds of rhythms and playing styles were only a couple of the changes for those who par- ticipated. Soloists on the trumpet, trombone, and saxophone had the difficult task of learning to impro- vise. Improvising, creating an original solo on the spot, and playing it out, is a learned skill which takes much time and practice. This year we kept very active during the winter and spring preparing for con- certs and the state festival. We had many challenges, and even though we were a small group, we took them on and overcame them with pride. Tim Enns practices on his tuba before class begins. Senior Jodi Johnson contri- buted to the band with her trumpet and as student di- rector. 132 First Row from L to R: C. Borgendale. K. Eckart. N. Stueve. J. Niedfeldt. G. Grannell. M Wilson. J. Lang. J. Adams. L. Fanshier. C. Riblett. Second row: M. Garrett. B. Lichtenhan. P Rafferty. N. Zoeller. S. Biedenbender. T. Rafferty. D. Tessendorf. V. Woodard. J. Rickstrew. J. Zerbe. L. Braden. K. Hainline. Third row: T. McCown. M. Robinson. B. Varnadore. S. Bartley. D. Stauffer. B Bellinder. J. Johnson. S. Carnahan. L. Herman. R. Doll. D. Ditto. J. Bartley. A. Lawrence. K. Witt. Fourth row: K. Riles. T Tauer. K. Dawson. T. Enns. M. Witt. R. Voldrich. K. Brummett. K. Carlson, and Mr. Detrick, director, (not pictured J. Doll) Believe We Have A Lot Of Potential. Randy Detrick Band Director Am Ronnie Doll and Laurie Her- man are part of the trom- bone section in first hour band. The backbone of ev- ery good band is it’s di- rector. Mr. Detrick orga- nized forty-seven stu- dents into a band that was exciting to be a part of. “Det” as he is known by most of his students, gave the support needed to do well and the desire to want to do it. There are many qualities that make a good teacher. One of these is having in- terest in your students, and by having that qual- ity “Det helped put pride back into the high school band. 4 Keith Mainline, senior, brushes up on his baritone sax to ready himself for state contest in Emporia. First chair trumpet players. Jodi Johnson, senior, and Sheryl Carnahan, junior, add depth to the brass sec- tion. 134 Concert choir officers: Mike Chadwick, president; Gina Grannell. vice presi- dent; Becky Peters, secre- tary; Dan Shea. Treasurer. The accompanist for both choirs were: left to right — Tammy Menhusen. Gloria Roth. Morgan Wil- son. Gina Grannell. Kelly Carlson, and David Riat. Mr. Champion. Instructor 135 A NEW IMAGE? Along with a new group of ambitious students came a new teacher. It was like starting all over again; but the nervousness of not knowing what to expect was soon over as Mr. Champion let us know what his plans were, said one choir stu- dent. It was a busy year that started with a candle sale to raise money for new uniforms. The first concert was in October. It was highlighted by the jazz choir and soloist Mike Chadwick, senior. The following months were busy with prepara- tion for the upcoming contests and concerts. In December the choir and band joined to present a Christmas concert for the community. Febru- ary found concert choir at the league festival where they joined with other choirs to present a group concert. April 23 the annual spring con- cert was held. The following day seniors Gloria Roth. Mike Chadwick, and freshmen Cam Vin- cent received excellent rankings at the state vo- cal contest in Emporia. Earlier in April the state piano contest was held in Baldwin. Participants were Gloria Roth and freshmen David Riat; both received excellent ratings Morgan Wilson, soph- omore. received a superior rating. At the awards banquet Mike Chadwick and Heather Hostettler, freshman, sang the duet, Suddely . Morgan Wilson. Gloria Roth, and Da- vid Riat played the piano for entertainment. The choir's final presentation for the year was at Open House. May 15. ▼ Tenors and Basses: (L to R) Dan Shea. Mike Chad- wick. David Bellinder. Keith Hainline. John Haynes. Adam Lawrence. Cam Vin- cent. Mixed Chorus: (first row L to R) Bridget Bellinder. Joyce Lotridge. Darcee Rogers. Brian Weller. Mark Uhlrich. Carla Roudybush. Shelly Bird: (second row) Sandra Collins. Carla Sand- ers. Sherri Seufert. Jim Stewart. Steve Bennett. Lorey Smith. Dawn Hasen- bank. Annette Etienne: (third row) Vicki Simon. Connie Brazzle. Polly Pa- geler. Penny Clark. Jean- ette Pray. Jan Walsh. K Concert choir sopranos: fL to R) Sandra Dearing. Becky Peters. Gloria Roth. Pricilla Roth. Marie Long- berg. Carol Borgendale. Jean Niedfeldt. Patty Bos- kill. |£ Concert Choir altos: (L to R) Nancy Zoeller. Gina Grannell. Jill Adahns. Trecia Ethington. Tammy Menhu- san. Morgan Wilson, and JaNiece Rush. Seniors Dan Shea. Keith Hainline and freshmen Cam Vincent relax after a well performed spring concert. The WHS concert choir practices for the April 23 Spring Concert. Altos Jill Adams. Gina Grannell. and Tammy Men- husan contributed their part to make the Spring Concert a success. Morgan Wilson and Glo- ria Roth accompany the choir on the Piano while Tim Enns plays the guitar. A Hard Life With cases ranging from bumper stickers to advo- cacy ads, the 1980 Wamego High Debate Squad covered the commercial advertising resolution with style. Over the course of the debate season, they met up with such cases as: mail fraud, cigarettes, professional ads, over-the-counter drugs, kiddie ads, FTC revision, puffery, subliminals, and even sexism. For the first time in many years, Kansas's resolu- tion differed from that of almost every other state in the United States. As a result of its uniqueness, evi- dence on the topic was scarce and individual re- search became a must for any team to win. The traditional long hours and hard work of a debater became a reality. Saturdays began at 6:00 a.m. as debaters loaded in the vans for varied tournaments throughout the state, not to return home until late in the evening. A debater’s life was hard but with the craziness promoted by Coach Mark Kapfer, com- monly known as Crazy K. , and the weirdness that goes along with debating, the season, as one could imagine, was anything but dull. STATE 4-A CHAMPIONS Resolved That The Standards For The America, the land of the free and the home of the brave. A country which promotes freedom, not only of the individual, but freedom from external restriction and degradation. In light of this, our government has cre- ated the FTC, the FDA, and numerous other govern- mental agencies. However, this apparent concern of human welfare is purely cosmetic. Should our concern for human life stop at our door step? Jill and I say “NO and we therefore stand firmly resolved. m Why would a group of so- - phisticated and intellectual debaters be pitching pen- nies? Waiting on the rest of their colleagues after a Washburn Rural Tourna- ment: Morgan Wilson. Stan Bartley. Jill Adams, and Pat Rafferty pitched the time away «■ Alternate causality was a big negative argument for the debate squad and was one that had to be prac- ticed. Jane Smith is shown here explaining her nega- tive arguments during a practice round. A debater's life was full of jokes and laughs which counteracted much of its tedious moments. Mike Robinson's smile and laugh were seen and heard throughout the season. Federal Government Should Establish Uniform Regulation Of Commercial Advertising. As the final speaker representing the present system. I want you to realize that in any debate, the affirmative is obligated to show the following stock issues — signif- icance (that a problem is widespread), harm (that a problem has adverse effects), inherence (that the prob- lem is caused by the present system), solvency (the plan can eliminate the problem), and lack of disadvan- tages. Should they fail to show any of these, the deci- sion should fall with the present system. ___________ Over one. billion. dollars, this is the whopping total U.S. businessmen spent last year advertising for them- selves and not for their products. In 1981 the figure is expected to grow even further. According to Ron Hoff in January of 1980, the trend is not about to reverse itself. Advocacy advertising, the corporate attempt to explain itself and the issues it deems important to the corpora- tion’s future is not about to go away. Therefore ... A Slate Champs Gloria Roth, Mike Robinson. Jane Smith, Theresa Ralferty, Ruth Glover. Ken Dawson, and Mark Grannell took third at Regionals and formed to a first at State. 1980-81 Debate Squad: Bottom row (L to R) Nancy Manly. Lance Braden. Mark Grannell. Ken Dawson. Maqean Garrett. Mike Rob- inson, Theresa Rafferty. Second row (L to R) An- drew Persell. Ruth Glover. Jane Smith. Gloria Roth. Priscilla Roth. Jean Nied- feldt. Jill Lang. Jill Adams. JaNiece Rush, Vicki Woo- dard. Top row (L to R) Dane Ditto. Jon Mertz. Mor- gan Wilson, Mike Torrey. Pat Rafferty, Ronnie Doll. Jim Johnson, Linda Mock. Stan Bartley Four Ones At State The 1980-81 forensic team ended their season with terp; and Mike Torrey, extemp. There are no metals or four one ratings at State. The State contenders who trophies awarded at State. Achievement and excel- qualified by either a tournament placement or a regional lence is recognized by numbered ratings, a one being one rating were: Andy Persell, extemp; Jean Niedfeldt, best, informative; Ronnie Doll and Beth Peterson, duet; Patty Boskill, informative; Ruth Glover, informative; Marjean The following quotation is an excerpt from the humorous interpreta- Garrett, prose and extemp; Linda Mock, Humorous in- ,ion 0ne Size Fi,s AI101 What? by Erma Bombeck. a number one The effectiveness and success of any forensic speech is usually up to the presenter. Enunciation and body language were two qualities that helped Ruth Glover achieve a one rating with her informative speech. Ronnie Doll gives a hard-at work pose while preparing to give an extemporaneous speech. Part of the effectiveness oi ▲ Linda Mock's humorous in- terpretation was the facial expression she portrayed of a husband who had just learned his wife was preg- nant. Patty Boskill's informative speech Rock Music in- formed people of Hidden evils within music groups. 140 rating was received by sophomore Marjean Garrett at State using this material. “I remember the first week I stepped on the scale. My instructor said. 'You have gained.' That week I cut my hair. The next week, she said. ‘You have lost eight ounces, but that isn't enough.’ That week I had the fillings in my teeth removed. The third week. I had dropped a pound, but my instructor was still not pleased, so I had my tonsils taken out. Finally, she really chewed me out. She accused me of not sticking to the diet and not taking it seriously.” That hurt, and I became defensive. I said. ‘I didn’t want to tell you. but I think I am pregnant.’ — ‘How far?’ she asked. — 'Possibly three days.’ — ‘Any other excuses?’ — 'I have a cold and my head is swollen.' — ‘No kidding.’ — 'How about I was celebrating the Buz- zard’s return to Hinkley. Ohio, and buttered my popcorn?’ But all she would do was tap her pen impatiently and stare. I offered feeblely. ‘Lint in my naval?’” - State “Ones” The 1980-81 Forensic Team: Back Row (L to R) Jill Yeager. Ken Dawson. Mark Grannell. Lance Bra- den. JaNiece Rush. Jill Ad- ams. Marjean Garrett. Patty Boskill. Jean Niedfeldt. Jon Mertz. Ronnie Doll. Mike Torrey. Mr. Mark Kapfer. Front Row (L to R) Linda Mock. Priscilla Roth. Jim Johnson. Kathy Kimmel. Nancy Manly. Morgan Wil- son. Stan Bartley. Tim Enns. Jon Haynes. Andy Persell. This was Marjean Garrett’s exagerated interpretation of a fat person walking around. 141 Les Platz played the part of William Dowton. a simple rustic. Old Devil Tempta- tion was his solo. Sandra Biedenbender who was the mentally demented Agnus Dowton in The Drunkard reminisces about how things used to be. Julia Middleton (Penny Hupe). an innocent child, sings a message of what happens to those who are good. 142 Squire Cribbs, a villian of the deepest dye. was played by Mark Grannell. The drunkard (Ken Daw- son) and Sam Adams (Lance Braden), in a bar room brawl. The Drunkard THE DRUNKARD, a popular melodrama, was presented by the senior class. The cast performed the three-act play twice. A matinee was held before the junior high students and a Saturday night performance was given for the pub- lic. Both groups provided the boos, hisses, and cheers as instructed by the cue cards held by Jodi Johnson. The play was directed by Mr. Randy Detrick, accompanied by Mrs. Rose Ditto, and set design was by Paul Deweese. Back row, L to R; J. Johnson. L. Herman. B. Peters. B. Lich- tenhan. S. Biedenbender. M. Witt. Middle row, from L to R; Mr. Detrick, D. Tessendorf. G. Roth. K. Hainline. L. Braden. Front row from L to R: N. Stueve. P. Hupe. M. Grannell. K. Dawson, and M. Robinson. Not pictured; Susie Rhea. Paul Deweese. and Dan Shea. 143 ROYALTY SHINES ON Scheduling an activity around the various athletic events during the winter sports season started to present a problem this past year. It was extremely difficult for the ad- ministration and coaches to find a date for this year’s win- ter homecoming. Either the boys basketball team would be playing at home and the girls team would be on the road or the wrestlers would have a conflicting match. After much consideration De- cember 13 was finally chosen for homecoming. Since it was scheduled before Christmas, _____________ preparations had to be rushed. The weather was unusually warm that December evening; inside the gym there was a burning desire for victory. The girls' basketball team fought for their first win of the season, but even with the sustained effort throughout the entire game they lost to the Lady Buffs. The boys tried their their best to beat Belleville but the baskets didn’t fall when they needed them and they lost by four points. Although the losses were disappointing, the candi- dates seemed to shine through the gloom. Between the boys and girls varsity games Theresa Rafferty and Steve Bennett were crowned the 1980-81 Homecoming King and Queen. 144 Winter Homecoming atten dants Les Platz and Nancy ” Stueve. Winter Homecoming atten- dants Ron Kastner and Lisa Ebert. ▼ The 1980-81 Homecoming King and Queen Theresa Rafferty and Steve Bennett. Wamego Royalty 4 1980-81 1 r• ■ - - 6' -■ Winter Homecoming atten- dants Dan Shea and Lisa Lowry. Winter Homecoming atten- dants Sam Guy and Stacie Martin. The homecoming atten- dants along with the King and Queen were radiant after the crowning as shown in these three pic- tures. Bette Kastner. president ot Coach Brown with hls the very active and sup- Crap Agnus award, portive Booster Club, is pic- Hopefully he will neither tor- tured at the Fall Athletic get his senior players nor Banquet. his usual choice of words ■for disappointment The first, and to most, the best part of the athletic banquet, was the eating A varied, delicious, and volu- mous amount of food re- sulted from each sports group bringing several dif- ferent types of food. Sheryl Carnahan, basketball and tennis player, was one of the first athletes to get to eat. SENIORS HONOR COACH BROWN With a smorgasbord of food ranging from ordinary meatballs to the mouth-watering cherry cheesecake, the annual Fall Athletic Banquet was off to a good start. After the invocation by Rev. Ralph Peters the tables of food were attacked by crowds of seemingly starved athletes who left their parents the leftovers. The program started with the presentation of the girls’ tennis awards by coach Ron Holmes. The volleyball sea- son was reviewed next by coach Joan Doperalski followed by a cross-country presentation by Nancy Stueve and 146 Dallas Hasenbank. The evening's last speaker proved to be the highlight. Jim Brown, head football coach, spoke of the unusually good football season and presented his awards. Then to the Coach’s surprise, Bruce Thomas, senior football player, approached the podium and pre- sented Coach Brown with a “Crap Agnus award from the senior football players in reference to a phrase the coach used on the practice field. It was visually obvious that Coach Brown was touched by the award of affection pre- sented to him. Ron Kastner accepts a Pausing to add intensity certificate for being nomin- to his already dramatic ated to the NCKL basket- poem, Coach Dale Doll ex- ball team while Dan Shea plains that there is more to and Bruce Thomas attempt _ a sport than winning, to attract a little attention. ▼ Brian Varnadore. Pat Daylor, Dan Holmes, Tom Burgess, and Chris Barnes accept letterman's certifi- cates. Character Building Sited As Important We’re all winners” was the attitude emphasized at the successful future. Winter Athletic Banquet. March 19, 1981, athletes from Coach Doll was proud of the effort put forth by most of wrestling and basketball gathered at Central Elementary his players. He read a poem entitled The Man in the to honor coaches, players, cheerleaders, and parents. The Mirror which reflected the attitude that winning isn’t delectible food made the somewhat longwinded speeches everything; it’s what you reap from your activities that’s more palitable. important. Mike O'Leary, girls’ basketball coach, remarked that the Coach Brown expressed gratitude to the parents and season had it’s ups and downs but the girls grew from complimented the wrestlers on their season. The evening every experience. He congratulated his five seniors: Kayla was highlighted by Russ Pitney receiving the Rod Hill Oliver, Laurie Herman, Debbie Tessendorf, Jodi Johnson, Award, and Amy Rosell on a good season and wished them a 147 Musicians Honored At Music Banquet sr ilk It was a fun-filled, busy year for both the choir and the band. Many mem- bers worked hard to make their organi- zations successful. Awards were given May 7, 1981, at the Music Banquet for their hard work and loyalty. Students and their parents enjoyed a pot-luck dinner. Entertainment was provided by the music students. Mor- gan Wilson and Gloria Roth played a oiano duet. A Diano solo followed bv David Riat. Mike Chadwick and Heather Hosttetler sang a duet entitled Suddenly. The jazz band performed Antigua and T.J.’s Boggie. These songs featured Jodi Johnson and Lau- rie Herman as soloists. Following the entertainment, awards were presented. The evening conclud- ed with the introduction of the new Mu- sic Booster Club officers. I John Philip Sousa - Outstanding service in piano 1 Music Jodi Johnson accompanist- Outstanding Achievement- Gloria Roth Awards Tim Enns Outstanding Senior Choir- Letters- Becky Peters (Sr) ? Michael Chadwick Michael Chadwick (Sr) Gloria Roth Gloria Roth (Sr) 1 State Piano contestants- Morgan Wilson (So) David Riat (Fr) Overall achievement in band and Morgan Wilson (So) choir- Gloria Roth (Sr) Keith Hainline (Sr) 148 Nothing Great Was Ever Achieved Without Enthusiasm Ralph Waldo Emerson SCHOLASTIC K.U. Honors Program Ruth Glover Jerry Zerbe Gloria Roth Tamara Menhusen Libby Lenherr Mark Grannell American Legion Girls State Gina Grannell Jean Niedfeldt American Legion Boys State Tom Burgess Dan Winsor Pat Daylor Mike Torrey K.T.I. “Stars” Program Carol Riblett Rich Tool P.R. W. Energy Seminar Dane Ditto Jannis Mattson Elk’s “Most Valuable Student” scholar ship Gloria Roth Jane Smith Ruth Glover Jerry Zerbe Ken Dawson Kayla Oliver Libby Lenherr KSHSAA “Citizenship Award” Ken Dawson Jane Smith Senior Candidates for scholarships at Baker University Ruth Glover Gloria Roth Ken Dawson Jane Smith Libby Lenherr Jerry Zerbe $300 Scholarship at Pratt Comm. College Stacie Martin Lisa Lowry $500 Scholarship at KSU Dan Shea D.A.R. “Good Citizen Award” Jane Smith $200 Scholarship to Fort Hays Mike Witt Candidate for Hugh O’Brian Larry Holz $600 Scholarship to ESU Julie Anderson American Legion Scholarship candi- dates; recipient of scholarship to Wich- ita State Tammy Menhusen National Merit semi-finalist; candidate for Watkins Scholarship at KU; Awarded Putnam scholarship at KSU Libby Lenherr Recipient of “Deans Award” school of engineering at KSU; Seaton scholarship from KSU Mark Grannell Participant in Summer Honors Program at KSU; recipient of Business and pro- fessional women’s $200 scholarship; re- cipient of $1500 “Search for Excellence” scholarship at Kansas Weslyan; $1100 tu- ition grant to Weslyan; $500 State schol- arship; Local winner of Century III Lead- ership Program. Ruth Glover State Scholars by the Board of Regents of the State Of Kansas. Lisa Brummett Ken Dawson Ruth Glover Libby Lenherr Gloria Roth SPEECH DEBATE Outstanding Senior Debater Jane Smith Ken Dawson Smoking Gun Jane Smith Big Boom Ken Dawson Outstanding Novice Debater Beth Peterson Novice Smoking Gun Nancy Manly FORENSICS Outstanding Senior Ruth Glover Outstanding Participant Marjean Garrett Outstanding Novice Jean Niedfeldt Linda Mock SPORTS o STRONG HEART Debbie Tessendorf Dallas Hasenbank LION HEART Sandra Dearing Steve Baker Sportsman of the year Laurie Herman Ron Kastner ART Outstanding Senior Artist Jeff Modean Outstanding Junior Artist Robyn Lowry Sophomore Artist Annette Walsh |Dawn DeBord Outstanding Sophomore Draftsman Angelia Clark Outstanding Freshman Artist Cam Vincent Outstanding Excellence in Photography Tom Burgess Outstanding Senior Sculptor Paul DeWeese Outstanding Junior Sculptor Rod Simmer Outstanding Photography Sam Guy JOURNALISM Regionals-KSPA Jill Adams - 3rd headline writing Tina Clark - 2nd copywriting Dane Ditto - 3rd theme developement Annette Etienne - 2nd headline writing Dallas Hasenbank - 2nd newspaper makeup; 3rd yearbook layout Joan Ledeboer - 2nd advertising Lori Linton - 1st yearbook layout Lisa Lowry - 1st yearbook cutlines State-KSPA Dane Ditto - 3rd theme developement Lori Linton - 3rd layout graphics SPIRIT CLUB Outstanding Service - 50pt award Kelly Carlson Janelle Clark Karla Frisbee Linda Oliver Lisa Ebert Spirit Club Member of the Year Kelly Carlson Outstanding Seniors Lisa Ebert Sandra Biedenbender BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Accounting I and II Awards Gail Strickland . Libby Lenherr Outstanding Senior Business Student Libby Lenherr Dan Shea Jane Smith David Stauffer Jerry Zerbe JUNIORS PRESENT: WEREWOLF Do werewolves actually exist? This is an unknown theory but Harold Worley, a weak and troubled man, is convinced that he becomes a werewolf when he is violently aroused. Harold visits a female psychiatrist whom he hopes can aid him in this desperate condi- tion. As Harold and the psychiatrist visit, Harold recalls moments in his troubled past ranging from attacks on his wife, Lovey, and mother, Mumsy, to disturbing scenes from his childhood when he was harassed by his peers. The psychiatrist seems extremely doubtful that Harold can transcend from an ordinary person to a vicious, drooling, werewolf. To her astonishment, Harold's hands and face begin to grow hair, he be- gins growling, and he rips off his shirt and violently attacks her. Though amazed and confused the psy- chiatrist realizes that Harold is overcome with this unknown force within him. Cast Of Werewolf Harold Worley ....... Mark Dyer Psychiatrist ... Joan Ledeboer Mumsy .............Brenda Spence Lovey .....................Kellie Eckhart Cast Of The $39 Man Milo ................Dane Ditto Natalie Kelly Carlson Draino ................Jeff Doll Paddy Mike Crosson Dr. Darnell . . Jacquie Rickstrew Narrator ......Sheryl Carnahan Hercules ............Dan Holmes Tarzan ..............Tom Burgess Jane .............Brenda Spence Custer ..................... Pat Daylor Bell ........Chris Barnes Mark Dyer, portraying Har- old Worley, recalls the inci- dent when he transformed himself into a werewolf while violently attacking his wife. Brenda Spence. Mark Dyer. Kellie Eckart. and Joan Le- deboer represented the Ju- nior Class by starring in the production of Werewolf by William Gleason. Special Thanks to: David Colson And. our light crew: Missy Hinkle Dan Winsor Rich Tool The cast of the Junior play spent many long hours practicing during the school week. Kellie Eckart yawns as she tries to memorize lines. As the curtain rose. Mark Dyer discussed his baffling ▼ problem with Joan Lede- boer. Joan was soon con- vinced that Mark had a problem. ISO THE $39 MAN Milo Saperstein, a content sewage worker for Moto- Rooter, is cut to shreds when he is trapped in the sewer and attacked by moto-rooter blades. Behind every mi- chievous plot lies a dastardly villian; in this case, Mr. Draino. Draino is attracted to Natalie and knows he can only win her love if she is free. So what better answer to the problem than to destroy Milo. With the help of Dr. Denise Darnell of “Love Thy Brother clinic, Milo is transformed into a distorted su- perhero; complete with a plunger for a foot, a wrench for an arm, and a camera for an eye. He sets out to gain revenge. In a dark sewer Milo and his Irish companion, Paddy, meet face to face with Dr. Draino. Milo sweeps Natalie into his arm . . . and his wrench and the two lovers begin a new life together. Cast (L to R) Jeff Doll, Kelly Carlson, Dane Ditto. Sheryl Carnahan. Tom Burgess. Brenda Spence, Chris Barnes. Dan Holmes, direc- tor Mark Kapfer; (kneeling) Jacquie Rickstrew and Pat Daylor A disguised Dr. Draino, tampers with the moto- rooter machine while Pad- dy, Natalie, and Milo dis- cuss avoiding the scheming plans of the evil Draino. Formally attired Sheryl Car- nahan narrated the second one-act. The $39 Man. She introduced such classic he- roes as Hercules. Tarzan and Jane. General Custer, and Alexander Graham Bell Prop production consumed much of the play cast's time. Kellie Eckart and Jeff Doll put finishing touches on the backdrop for the doctor's office scene 151 Sandra' Mumaw months even mt bring and Curti K) that all thos Brt make a pror special 1981 Junior-Senior Prom: THE BEST OF TIMES At the beginning of the year it seemed doubtful that the junior class would be able to raise enough money to put together any kind of prom But after all the bake sales, soap sales. Christmas holly sales, the fireworks stand, class dues, and other money mak- ing projects, they were able to pro- duce a very successful nrom The Best of Times” proved to be an appropriate theme as it seemed everyone enjoyed themselves tre- mendously Shortly after 8:00 p.m. on May 9. 1981. juniors, seniors, and their dates began to arrive at Houston Street extravagantly attired in tux- edos and formals The band. Monarch, which was picked at random, was questioned early in the night, as the lead sing- er stepped on stage wearing green satin pants and punk rock cat glasses Vet as soon as Monarch began playing away at the top of the chart rock hits, all questions vanished and the dance floor was soon flooded with the rowdy boo- giers. For hours, couples continuously danced the night away stopping only to drink punch (which every- one seemed to enjoy) and to have their pictures taken in front of the rose trellis Time quickly passed and at 11:30 p.m. prom 1981 was over. The junior class hopes that “The Best of Times will be recol- lected as a memorable part of the seniors' year 'junior Clan of Ii ’amttjo JieHool Uyuiiti lUt fJiUitull of youx company altfu 'Ju uo J vuo O xont on l(u nuilA of «Kay - ‘uutnn ItufiJnJ and liy ty-otit at nydt o’clod in tfu totniny Ciulda itluii in wlfonJLutan of 'Dime ■ i-r ■felt Wanda Seele and fiance. Rod Figge. take time off the dance floor to converse THE BEST OF TIMES BY STYX I hr kuiVian rtjJ Ihtu jf« the • � iIm nifk «i II nuke IkMi Ifcw am 4ikl | AihI I U ukc jnt nek In In lv«k iIk lun K (4 tint An.1 j «nk nm Inn i.ki. 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Night Provides Exposure For Varied Talents Although many students are unable to explore art because WHS facilities are limited; many, like Robin Fechter, sophomore, who truly have ability, develop and grow into talented stu- dents who look into the possibility of art as a ca- reer. Robin’s plans for the tu- ture are still open as are most high schooler’s. She does intend to further her education in art and has contemplated the possibili- ties of an art career. Mr. Simpson expressed high regard for Robin’s drawing ability. He feels Robin has the most impor- tant qualities of a good art student: imagination, creativity, and the desire and ability to accomplish the com- pletion of a project. Open House was organized for the benefit of the students, teachers, and the general public of Wamego well over fif- teen years ago. Students have the oppor- tunity to display and possibly even sell their projects. Teachers are able to show their department’s achievements by dis- playing projects that students worked on. The public is also invited to wander through the school where various projects can be observed. The public may also invest in the items that are for sale. 154 Art Dominates Open House The art department plays the major role in Open House. Mr. Simpson requires his students to save a large amount of their work that is produced throughout the year and exhibit it at Open House. The classes set up their displays and demonstrations with wire and plywood borrowed from the Howell Lumber Company. The general art students display their work together, whereas the independent study students set up Senior Sam Guy works on enlarging a picture for _ yearbook class ▼ their work individually. All students are offered extra credit points towards their class participation grade if they spend time at the Open House doing a demonstration in an area of art they studied in class. The art department joined Open House sixteen years ago and has become the biggest exhibitor. Paul Deweese. Jim Miller, and Dennis Wilson prepare their wood carvings for Open House. Mr Richard Simpson's talent at the potter's wheel fascinates Brenda Blanka and Lisa Ebert. David Eckart. senior Vo- Ag student, inspects the welds on his project. PASSING ON, STARTING AGAIN ♦ Mrs. Brooks. Senior class sponsor, and Mrs. Ditto, con- gratulate Dale Thomas. Monk-ing around. Les Platz and Dan Shea wait for gradu- ation to begin. May 18, 1981. the senior class, their par- ents, and friends assem- bled in the undersized auditorium and anxiously awaited the traditional Pomp and Circum- stances.” Each girl car- ried a white rose. Anticipation was writ- ten on everyone’s face as the senior class moved aown the aisles during graduation, Stan Bartley seems to be re- membering the past or wondering about the future. Bird checks his hat ueiure the exercises and re- flects on his high school memories. Valedictorian, Ruth Glover, captures the audiences at- tention with her speech which reviewed the twelve years the class had spent together. Gloria Roth, Becky Peters, and Laurie Herman sang two songs during the graduation exercises. to be seated. Reverend Ralph Peters gave the in- vocation. Hands of Time” was sung by Lau- rie Herman, Becky Pe- ters, and Gloria Roth ac- companied by Morgan Wilson sophomore. Vali- dictorian Ruth Glover, salutatorian Gloria Roth and senior class presi- dent, Ken Dawson, pre- sented words of encour- agement and apprecia- tion. Mr. Richard Roda, principal, presented the class and diplomas were handed out by Mr. Clif- ford Reed, superinten- dant, and Dr. Jay Hil- dreth, Board of Educa- tion president. Reverend Peters recited the bene- diction as the class of '81 was recessed on last time from Wamego High School. 157 Life Beyond School? Some times it’s hard to imagine high school kids in a role other than student. But there is a lot of one’s life that occurs beyond school. This section entited, “Student Life” follows the students of WHS through their other do- main ... life beyond school. Weekends are set aside as a goal to be reached after sur- viving the long, monotonous school week. Many kids travel to nearby towns to seek enter- tainment at movies, skating, and Putt-Putt. Still, the major- ity are satisfied with the sim- plicity of Wamego. Dragging mains or catching the latest movie on television at friend’s occurs frequently. Once warm weather hits an epidemic of ‘‘summer fever” breaks loose. Students find it fantastic to vacate the building on North Lincoln Avenue for an entire three months. Sum- mer is the time everyone does their own thing; be it softball, baseball, tennis, swimming, skiing, sun bathing, partying, vacations, or working — this is the time to let loose and enjoy the freedom of summer. Much fun is encountered beyond school, but many good times are shared inside school: pep rallies, junior and senior plays, dances, ball games, homecomings, prom; even some fun is found in the classroom. Weekends and summer va- cation are terrific, but then so is school. 158 mm It's a bird! It’s a plane! No. it’s Les Platz. senior, jam- ming out on his guitar. Les. Jon Brummett. and Mark Dyer are trying to establish their own hard beat rock-n- roll band. On a long bus ride. Sheryl Carnahan, junior, makes an unsuccessful attempt to get some shut eye. Sheryl is one of many students who enjoys the annual Campus Life Ski Trip which takes area students to Brecken- ridge for five days of skiing. In the wee hours of the morning. 2:30 a.m. to be exact, while most of us are still dreaming away in bed. Dallas Hasenbank. senior, is up making donuts at Day- light Donut Shop on Lincoln Avenue. Dan Holmes, junior, played Hunting is a popular pas- first base for the team that time enjoyed by many, placed fourth at state. X 159 A Wamego Summer Unique, being the only one of its kind, is a good word to use when describing Wamego. Wamego is not an ordinary farm town, the sum- mers aren’t always the lackadaisical scene the books would use to describe a small town. Wamego is unique because the people are unique. They know how to celebrate and have a good ole' fun loving time. During the summer of 1980 a terrible drought foiled the farmers' crops and almost put a halt to the jobs students normally have on farms during the summer break. But, thanks to increased technology and air condi- tioned cabs, there was some relief from the hot weather. Since the water didn't come to us, we went to the H20. Tuttle Creek was a hot spot for swimmers, fishermen, and water skiiers. The reservoir provided refresh- ing relief for the one hundred degree plus days. The Wamego City Park was the center of much of the students’ activities. The tennis courts, swimming pool, and baseball diamonds provided places for the much needed entertainment. Right along with the Kansas City Royals, American league baseball champs, both the Wa- mego High School boys baseball team and Girls softball team recorded, outstanding records. The boys took fourth in the state tournament at Dodge City after completing a 20-win and 9-loss record. The girls com piled a 20 and 3 season and took first in their league. The usual rowdy times were a big part of the summer; matl reetr good ol’ Lincoln Avenue, seemed to roll on forever. The swimming pc l parking lot became a convenient spot to sfbp.-and talk. The suqvner activities of 1980 are onfy memories, but memories of] special pfpple and special times we'vg rftfaprienced in our little town wilf never be orgotten. Wamego is unifl .V efcprpud of our little $ppr«n, the maprV, Y. I Murphy Askan fa MFISH) n ) ■ 3 (A 0) i. 0. £ O (A 0) 0 0 0) CO c (0 0) (0 0) 162 It was the year “Who shot J.R.? 1 became as familiar a saying as “Hel- lo”. The popularity of Dallas’ J.R. Ew- ing spawned a line of clothing and al- most got him elected to the Presiden- cy of the United States. But along with George Brett and Jimmy Carter, he lost to Ronald Reagan. The episode in the fall, which revealed Kristin She- phard. J.R.’s ruthless sister-in-law as the perpretator was the most-watched television program of all time. J.R. lived but Edith Bunker, every- body's enjoyable, lovable dingbat died. The actors of NBC’s Saturday Night Live left the very popular series to pur- sue their acting skills in other aspects, but as the ratings of SNL dropped NBC scored with the very popular mini-series. Shogun. This five-night production recreated the ways of life of the Japanaese people and starred Richard Chamberlain. As the popularity of J.R. soared, so did the characters in the number one box-office hit of the season. The Em- pire Strikes Back The Star Wars sequel featured a very appealing char- acter in the gnome-like Yoda and the regulars. Luke Skywalker. Princess Leia. Han Solo. R2D2. and C3PO were once again at their best. At the time of this writing, the movie had grossed $174,000,000 and was still advancing at the box-offices. Other popular movies of the season were: Airplane, The Blue Lagoon, Burt Reynold's Smokey and the Bandit II, The Shining, Ordinary People, directed by Robert Redford. Stir Crazy, starring Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder. The Jazz Singer, Rag- ing Bull, and Nine-To-Five, which starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton as secretaries. Movie soundtracks also faired well in making money this year. The Rose, featuring Bette Midler, ranked number one and also received a Grammy award. An array of country music stars teamed to produce the Urban Cowboy soundtrack. Fame. Coal Min- er’s Daughter. All That Jazz, The Blues Brothers, and The Jazz Singer all became popular with teens as did Xanadu featuring the music of the 1940’s and 1980’s performed by Oli- via Newton-John and the Electric Light Orchestra. Along with the happiness comes the tragedies and this year had its share. Hollywood’s “master-of-sus- pense . Alfred Hitchcock, died at age 80 and Jesse Owens. 1936 Olympic champion died at 66 of lung cancer. Two very prominent Hollywood stars also died this year. After receiving an Oscar nomination for Being (continued next page) ',v v v j AV There in 1980. Peter Sellers died at age 54 after his third coronary and 1980’s The Hunter starred Steve McQueen who died of me sotheoioma, an often fatal cancer, at age 50. Possibly the most tragic death of the year was the assasination of ex-Beatle. John Lennon. Lennon was shot and killed by 25 year old Mark David Chapman in front of his New York apartment house. Lennon, accompanied by his wife. Yoko Ono, was returning from a recording studio. On the Sunday following his death, at the request of his wife, a 10-minute silent vigil was held in his honor all over the world. From Who shot JR.? to the death of John Lennon. 1980 was filled with excitement, out-of-this- world” entertainment, and mind- boggling tragedies. Memories always seem to be our only link with the past. We, the yearbook staff, hope the 1980-81 WaKaw goes one step further in preserving the tears, frustra- tions, laughter, and joy that were exper- ienced this year. Even though the actual transition into the new addition was still in progress at the end of the year and our dreams of having bigger, nicer classrooms and a new gym to compete in during the a will all be missed, this thd (jr duating class of ractuation from high -another great beginning. We hope each of you find pleasure and success of varying de- gree in your passage of life. Even when things become wearisom remember: the eye never has enough of seeing nor do the ears have enough of hearing; if you know who you are, what you want, and why you want it, a fantastic life can be at hand. We hope that you will work and strive for it and then reach an awareness of it. As we reflect on the shared this year we fioj encountered in tbe tune i Mflt MM 'O' -1 - ... - v ' Special thanks to: Mrs Northrup's advanced typing class Marquist Photo Studio Wamego Times Wamego Smoke Signal Don Mathers and Gery Kauffman Josten’s Publishing Company 165 Adams. Jill 27. 40. 64. 96. 121. 131. 133, 136. 137. 138, 139. 141. 149 Allenbrand. Angela 24. 40. 48. 49. 94. 131 Anderson. Julie 4. 19. 24. 26. 27. 28. 31. 45. 120. 149. 157 Anderson. Roger 4. 20. 22. 23. 70. 72. 127. 128. 157 Angeloszek. David 96 t j n Astry. Dawn 100 Austin. Doug 100. 116, 117 Austin. Pam 25. 94 Baker. Brian 96. 149 Baker. Rick 94, 106 Baker. Steve 4. 14. 59. 74. 124. 157 Barker. Cindy 27. 38. 39. 40. 42. 96 Barker. Kirt 96 Barnes. Chris 46. 47. 54. 55. 70. 71. 84. 94. 147. 151 Barry. Jeff 59. 72. 73. 96 Barry. Mike 47. 59 60. 72. 84. 94 Bartley. Jon 35. 37. 100, 130, 133 Bartley. Stan 4. 20. 21. 22. 23. 35. 37. 43. 45. 131. 133. 138. 139. 141. 157 BASKETBALL 70. 71. 72. 73. 78. 79. 80. 81 Beach. Lee 23. 36. 94 Beach. Sherri 4. 5. 20. 23. 24. 27. 40. 67. 157 Belin. Chris 96 Bellinder. Bridget 13. 27. 40. 64. 65. 100. 131. 136 Bellinder. David 5. 6. 14. 47 58. 137. 157 Bellinder. Jerry 5. 6. 19 Bennett. Steve 5. 7. 23. 45. 47. 74. 76. 136. 144. 157 Bennett. Tim 74. 100 wi Benton. Bobby 5. 22. 23. 15- Bevitt, Angela 24, 29. 40. 96 Biedenbender. Sandy 5. 11. 14. 27. 31. 40. 45. 47. 86. 131 133. 142. 143. 149. 157 Bird. Jerry 94 Bird. Kelly 5. 6. 14. 128. 157 Bird. Shelly 100. 116. 136 Bjorlmg, Lori 24. 100 Blanka. Brenda 5. 26. 27. 48. 49. 112. 119. 120. 121. 155 157 Blankley. Debra 94. Blume. Kim 24. 27. 97. Boggs. Jim 97. Borgendale. Carol 24. 29. 94. 131. 133, 136 Boskill. Patti 24. 94. 136. 140. 141 Braden. Chris 35. 36. 65. 100 Braden. Lance 5. 131. 133. 139. 141. 143. 157 Brazzle. Connie 27. 67. 97. 136 Brazzle. Jennifer 36. 100 Brazzle. Lori 23. 27. 40. 43. 94 Brazzle. Patty 5. 29. 157 c Britton. Charles 23, 43. 47. 55. 72. 73. 97 Brummett. Jon 45. 94 Brummett. Kelly 72. 73. 97. 130. 131, 133 Brummett. Lisa 5. 114, 149, 157 Buchanan. Alan 20. 22. 23. 94 Burgess. Tom 47. 58. 71. 72. 84. 94. 125. 147. 149. 151 Carlson. Kelly 27. 42. 47. 67. 79. 86. 94. 120. 124. 133. 135. 149. 151 Carnahan. Sheryl 27. 31. 40. 45. 47. 62. 63. 79. 94. 95. 120. 121, 131, 133, 134, 146, 151. 159 Carson. Troy 29. Casper. David 22. 23. 55. 72. 73. 100 Chadwick. Mike 5. 11. 14. 135. 137. 157 CHEERLEADERS 38. 39 Childress. Dawn 100 Chrest. Rusty 5. 6. 14. 47. 74. 75. 76. 157 Clark. Angelia 27. 39. 40. 42. 97. Clark. Cynthia 27. 40. 97. 131 Clark. Janelle 40. 64. 65. 100. 149 Clark. Penny 27. 40. 97. 136 Clark. Tina 5. 19. 27. 119, 120. 149. 157 Colbert, Angie 24. 27. 40. 68. 97, 131 Colson. Donald 5. 23, 43. 157 Colson. John 74. 84. 100 Cook. Joanne 86 CROSS COUNTRY 52. 53. 54. 55 Crosson. Mike 47. 82. 83. 94 Fvl ■jfir- Dawson. Ken 4. 5. 31. 34. 45. 130. 131. 133. 139. 141. 142. 143, 149. 157 Daylor, Pat 59. 71. 72. 88. 89. 94. 147. 149. 151 Wf- Jm ' Dearing. Sandra 6. 8. 14. 16. 27. 38. 39. 40. 46. 47. 67. 86, 125. 136, 152, 157 DEBATE 138. 139 DeBoard. Dawn 24, 25, 40. 48, 49, 97, 129 a Dekat. Joanne 24, 40. 100 Deweese. Paul 4. 8. 14, 45, 71, 129. 155, 157 Diederich. Doug 97 Ditto, Dana 31. 47. 59. 70. 71. 72. 88. 89. 94. 120. 133. 139. 149, 151 Diver. Debbie 24. 94, 106. 112 Doll. Jeff 45. 94. 111. 120, 121, 131, 151 Doll. Ronnie 45. 72. 73. 89. 97. 131. 133. 139. 140. 141 DRILL TEAM 48. 49 Dyer. Mark 45. 59. 94, 150 Fbert. I isa 8. '0. 14. 26. 27. 28. 30. 31. 38. 39. 40, 41, 46, Gardner. Doug 98 Garies. Cathy 24. 40. 100. 149 Garrett. Marjean 26. 27. 39. 40. 68. 98. 131. 133. 139. 141. 149 Gip. Sang 8. 23. 157 Gip, Muie 100 Gladfelder. Larry 74. 96. 98, 131 Glover. John 23. 36. 43. 100 Glover. Ruth 8. 24. 26. 27. 31. 111. 138. 140. 149. 157 GOLF 82. 83 GRADUATION 156. 157 Grannell. Gina 24. 27. 40. 68. 79. 94. 119. 131. 133. 135. 136. 137, 149 47, 63. 89. 120. 121, 126. 127. 128, 144. 155. 157 Eckart. David 8. 14. 46. 47. 71. 129. 155. 157 Eckart. Greg 46. 47. 59, 74. 83. 94 Eckert. Kellie 27. 40. 47. 86. 94. 131, 133. 150 Eichen. Martha 100 Elder. Brenda 8. 10. 18. 19. 24, 27. 45. 157 Enns. Tim 8. 35. 37. 45. 131, 132. 133. 137. 141 Ethington. Trecia 27. 40. 94. 131, 136 Etienne. Annette 8. 136. 149 Etienne. John 74, 97. 89 Fanshier. Lisa 36. 39. 40. 100, 131, 133 Farrar. Gini 19. 24. 27. 40. 53. 94. Farrell. Paul 94. Fechter, Robin 27. 40. 65, 97. 154, 149 Figge. Rex Figge. Robbie 6. 8. Flanagan. Kathy 23. 27. 40. 86. 94 Flinn, Dixie 18. 19. 94. 149. FOOTBALL 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. FORENSICS 140. 141 Franch. Jamie 97 Frisbie. Karla 40. 41. 45. 48, 49, 100. Frisbie. Paul 74. 98. 106 FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA 18. 19. ■ FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA 20. 21. 22. 23, 24 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA 24. 25 Galloway. Connie Galloway. Ron 94 .... 149 1 Grannell. Mark 8. 31. 35. 3 . 45. 130. 131, 139, 141. 143. 149. 157 Griffin. Dale 8 Guy. Sam 8. 14. 47. 59. 70. 71. 120. 124. 125, 155. 157 Hainline. Keith 8. 131, 133. 134. 137. 143. 157 Hasenbank, Dallas 9. 11. 14. 47, 54. 55. 84. Ill, 119, 120. 149, 157. 159 Hasenbank. Dawn 27. 40. 53. 98. 99, 136 Hasenbank, Debie 9. 157 Hatfield, Sally 8. 23. 24. 31. 45. 157 Haynes. Jon 20. 22. 25. 43. 141, 137 Hedrick. Nancy 24. 35. 40. 66. 68. 98, 149 Heineken. Toby 22. 23. 100 Herman, Laurie 8. 10. 14. 26, 27. 30, 31. 40. 45, 47, 62. 63. 79. 126. 128. 131, 133. 143. 149. 157 Hinkle. Missy 27. 40. 79. 94 Holmes. Dan 47. 59. 71. 72. 88. 94. 147, 151, 159 Holle, Amy 19. 27. 38. 42. 94. 149 Holz, Larry 20. 22. 23. 72. . w HOMECOMING 126. 127. 128. 129 Hoogendoorn. Jon 73. 89. 90. 100, 102 Hostettler. Heather 52. 53. 100 19. 23. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 142. 143. 149. 94, 149 73, 98. 117. 149 Hupe. Penny 9 157 H, Insisiegmay. Saysamone 100 Irving, Miles 23. 43, 94 Jackson. DeAnn 19. 24, 27. 40. 43. 68. 96. 98 Jarvis. Sandy 9. 157 Johnson, Jim 19, 61. 74. 90, 100. 102. 139, 141 Johnson. Jodi 9. 14. 27, 40. 42. 47. 62. 63. 79. 120, 131. 132, 133. 134. 143. 157 Johnston. Archie 55. 88. 94 19 137. 149. 157 Mertz. Jon 98. 131. 139. 141, Miller. Jeff 43. 98 JUNIOR PLAY 150. 151 Miller. Jim 43. 83. 95. 115. 119. 155 Mock. Jeff 23. 43. 95. Kastner. Ron 9. 14. 45. 46. 47. 72. 88. 128. 144. 147. ft IE Mock Linda 98. 139. 140. 141. 149 149. 157 Keller. Aaron 9. 15. 74. 76. 157 Keller. Allen 19. 100 Keohavong. Panomsay 100 Keohavong. Viengkeo 100 Keomanikhout. Khanthavilay 100 al. Kathy 24. 27. 40. 52. 53. 94. 95. 141 ng. Jill 27. 40. 64. 97. 98. 131. 133. 139 NGUAGE CLUB 28. 29 Kimm Lana. LA Modean. Jeff 9. 15. 18. 19. 88. 90. 157 Modean. Joe 100, NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 30. 31 Nehring, Julie 45. 95. Niedfeidt. Dwayne 23. 98 Niedfeldt, Jean 24. 27. 40. 95. 131. 133. 136. 139. 141, 149 Niedfeidt. Kevin 23. 73. 100 Lawrence. Adam 9. 133. 137. 157 Ledeboer. Joan 27, 48. 49, 94. 119, 130, 150. 153 149 Lanherr. Libby 9. 11. 18. 19. 27. 149, 157 Leonard. Robert 23. 43. 94 Lichtenhan. Brenda 9. 26. 27. 40, 47. 53. 79, 95. 131, 143. 157 � Lichtenhan. Linda 24. 27. 40, 47. 53. 79, 86. 95, 131 Lindenmuth. Kelly 72. 73. 84. 98. 149 Oliver. Kayla 12. 15. 18. 19. 26. 27. 28. 40. 47. 67. 69. 149. 157 Oliver. Linda 19. 27. 38. 39. 42. 95. 109. 149 OPEN HOUSE 154. 155 Pageler. Polly 24. 27. 68. 95. 131, 136 Palenske. Brenda 68. 100 Pauly. Darren 73, 84. 100 PEOPLE 93. r iJLJELrr Linton, Lori 27, 40. 98. 120. 131. 149 Lovelace. Darryl 47. 74. 77. 84. 98 Lowry. Lisa 7. 9. 38. 39. 40. 145. 149. 157 Lowry. Robyn 27. 40. 95. 149 Mahar. Hanna 9. 24. 27. 40. 119. 149. 157 Manly, Danny 74. 98. Manly. Debby 36. 40. 48. 49. 86. 1U, Manly. Nancy 27, 40. 98. 139. 141, 149 Manor, Scott 58. 95, 128. � Persell. Andrew 95. 139, 141, Persell. Dan 12. Peters. Becky 11. 12. 15. 24. 26. 27. 28. 40. 45. 52. 135. 136. 157 Peterson. Beth 40. 53. 101. 149 Piper, Larry 73. 101 Pitney. Rod 22. 23. 74. 90. 101 Pitney. Russ 12. 15. 46. 47. 74. 75. 77. 88. 90. 128, 129. 157 Pittenger. Barbie 24. 27. 40. 98 Platz. Les 4. 12. 15, 23. 45. 47. 71. 84. 142, 143. 144.! 169 Plunimer. Virginia 10 Pray. Jean ett 101, 136 Martin. Stacie 9. 27. 40. 126. 127. 144, 149, 157 Mattson. Jannis 27, 31. 40. 47. 63. 95. 149 McCown, Trent 98. 133, Meadows. Kelly 9. 45. 119, 157 Meinholdt. Alan 98. Menhusen. Rodney 84. 95 Menhusen. Tammy 9. 23. 24. 27. 38. 39. 4' Prockish. Brenda 95. 119. 149 PROM 152. 153 12. 15. 20. 21. 22. 27. 31. 42. 47 133, 138, 139 Rafferty. Theresa 133, 139. 144. 63. 126. Reinerio. Tony 98 _ Reves. Rachelle 23, 24. 27. 43. 68. 99 Rhea Kim Rhea, Susie 12. 19, 25, 157 Rial, David 36, 73, 83. 101, 131. 135 Riat, Greg 20. 23. 82. 95 Riblett, Carol 33. 34. 35. 45. 53. 95. 131. 133. 149 Richards. Rexene 10. 12. 19 Rickstrew. Jacquie 20. 23. 24. 43. 95. 106. 128, 131. 133. 151 Rickstrew. Joleen 22. 23. 24. 45. 48. 49. 68. 101 Ridder. Brian 15. 23. 106 Rifley, Tom 99 Riles. Kevin 35. 36. 99. 133 Robertson. Donna 24. 95 Robinson. Mike 12. 15. 45. 74. 76. 83. 111. 119. 130. 131. 133. 138. 139. 143. 157 Rogers. Darcee 52, 53. 86. 102. Roscovious. Debbie 24. 95 Roscovious. Sandy 27. 40. 68. 101 Rosell. Amy 12. 15. 27. 40. 47. 53. 79. 157 Ross. Edward 74. 101 Roth. Gloria 12, 27. 31. 45, 135. 136. 137. 139, 143. 149. Roth. Priscilla 24. 27. 99. 136, 139. 141. 149 Roudybush. Carla 99. 136 Roudybush. Chris 101 Routh. Nancy 19. 27. 40. 67. 95. 131. 153 owley. Paul 84 Rush. JaNiece 22. 24. 27. 35. 40. 45. 48. 49. 95. 136. 139. 141 Sackrider. Rod 21. 22. 23. 73. 90. 101 Sanders. Carla 99, 136, 149 Sanders. Sissy 95 Schmidt. Lori 12, 15. 18. 19. 26. 27. 28. 40. 45. 48. 67. 157 Schweitzer. Tammy 39. 40. 43. 101 SCIENCE CLUB 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37 Seele. Wanda 12. 27. 45. 149. 153. 157 Sender. John 48. 95 Sender. Peggy 40. 53. 90 SENIOR PLAY 142, 143 Seufert. Sherri 27. 40. 99. 136 Shea. Dan 10. 12. 16. 45. 46. 47. 74. 75. 76. 88. 90. 135, 145. 147, 149. 157 Simmer. Rod 95. 117, 154 Simon. Vickie 99. 136 Smith. Jane 12, 24, 31, 138, 139. 149, 157 Smith. Lorey 40. 99. 136 Smith. Sally 13. 41. 157 SNAKE DANCE 124, 125 Snapp. Randy 73, 102 Spence. Brenda 27. 40. 46, 47. 67, 79, 86. 87. 95, 150, 151 Spence. Bryan 74. 95 SPIRIT CLUB 40. 41. 42. 43 Spohn, Ruth 27. 40. 97. 99 Springer. Tammie 19. 27. 40. 95. 131 Springer. Brian 74. 77. 99 Stauffer. David 13. 34. 45. 131. 133. 149. 157 Stewart. Jim 99. 136 7. 39. 40. 47. 53. 126, 127. Straub. Bernard 6. 13. 15. 71. 157 Strickland. Gail 13 19. 149. 157 Strickland. Richard 19 STUDENT COUNCIL 44 4 STUDENT LIFE 158, 159. 100. 161 162. 163. Stueve. Nancy 4. n. 13. 2 131, 133. 143. 144 157 Stueve. Ronnie 84 102. 1 Swank. Shelly 40 102 Swearingen. Petie '2. 19. 45 Swiger. Bill 13. 157 Swtger. Debbie 102 Taggart. Lisa 24. 40. 43. 52. 53. 86. 87. 102 Tauer. Tim 47 72. 73. 84 TENNIS 62. 63. 64. 88. 89. 90 Tessendorf. Debbie 13. [l5. 23. 24 40. 47 143, 157 Tessendorf. Rex 22. 23 102 Thomas. Bruce 10. 13 15. 47. 58 74 7 Thomas. Dale 13. 15. 47. 74. 76. 157 Thornton. Randy 23. 99 Tisdale. Alfred 13. 157 Tool. Rich 36 95. 149 Torrey. Chris 22. 23. 43. 99 9. 157 2j t Torrey. Mike 20. 22. 23. 95. 139. 141. 149 TRACK 84. 85. 86. 87 Uhlrich, Mark 73. 90. 102. 136 Varnadore. Brian 36. 47, 59, 72, 83, 95. 131, 133, 147 Vincent. Cam 45. 55. 74. 84. 101. 102. 116. 137 Voldrich, Rudy 33, 34. 99. 131. 133 VOLLEYBALL 66. 67. 68. W-CLUB 46. 47 Walsh. Annette 24. 25. 27. 40. 98. 99 Walsh. Jan 27. 99. 136 Walsh. Jay 13. 106. 157 Walsh. Jon 102 Walsh. Lori 24. 95. 149 Walsh. Rod 95 Ward. Roger 73. 90. 102 Weilert. Brad 75. 77. 83, 95 rBHan 45. 7 75. . 10 102 Weller. Brian 73. 83.102, 136 r. Cindy 13, Wells. Dena 102 Whearty. Steve 23. 99 White Paul 4. 13. 15. 20. 21. 23. 45. 59 Whitten. Donna 39. 40. 102 Wilson. Dennis 20. 22. 23. 61. 74. 99. 155 Wilson. Morgan 27. 40. 99, 128. 131. 133. 1 ■TjTui, 149 47. 54. 55. 72. 84. 95 n 89. 99. 131. 133 13. 29. 131. 133. 143. 157. 149 FACULTY AND STAFF Brooks. Marsha 24. 25. 106 Brown. Jim 6. 47. 74. 75. 106, 146 Callendar. Terry 33 Carnahan. Sara 26. 27. 28 Champion. Gary 135 Clynch. Barbara 29 Crawford. Ray 43 Crosson. Janice 41 Dawson. Mary 18. 19. 30. 109 Detrick. Randy 109, 133, 134. 143 Doll. Dale 47. 71. 147 Doperalski, Joan 49. 69. 86. Ill Dutton. Anthony 111 Ebert. George 20. 23. 112 Ethington. Jim 30. 104 anshier. Barbara 112, 119 ; Graves. Jackie 112, 113 Harshbarger. John 45. 53. 84. 113 Aartwick, David 43, 74, 84, 112, 113 INeublein. John 30. 36, 45, 59. 72. 73, 114 olmes. Ronald 62. 63, 65. 90. 104 Kapfer, Mark 114, 141. 151 .enherr, Peggy 115 lorthup. Lana 19. 115 ageler. Elva 104 Rankin. Sherri 41, 116 iblett, Loren 33. 36. 116 oda, Richard 35. 104 St Woodard. Vicki 95. 131. 133, 139, 149 Rush. Judy 30. 117, 120 WRESTLING 74. 75. 76 • S eamans. Corwin 30. 117 Wylie, Robert 95. 117 Yager. Jill 19. 24. 27. 48. 95. 141 Zerbe. Jerry 13. 34. 114. 128, 131. 133. 149. 157 Zeller. Stacia 24. 102, 115 Zoeller. Nancy 19. 27. 95. 131. 133. 136. 149 Zinn. Debbie 47. 68. 86. 95 impson. Dick 41, 155. 118 uniey, Barbara 24. 25. 118 ■ 170