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

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1st Row: Jeff Lang, Stuco Representa- tive; Paul Munson, Treasurer; 2nd Row: Russell Torrey, Sec- retary; Thane Breth- our, Vice President; and Thomas Vander- bilt, President. Thom- as said of this posi- tion: Being presi- dent of the freshman class was a lot of fun and was a good learn- ing experience. It taught me a lot about leadership.” Russell Torrey said, ‘7 en- joyed using my tal- ents to fulfill my du- 'I? Wesworth Winterman lna Williams James Mansfiew Pictured Dav.d Corbin M'Chelle Farr David Bird 'men 29

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Paul Munson Jens Nestler Mary Norton Josie Overby Tony Pageler Kyle Parks David Peterson Doug Piper Kelly Purkeypile Carolyn Rafferty Stephanie Rankin Neljean Reavis Dawn Robertson Freshmen speak Their Minds. This year's freshman class was a big one; 99 people to be exact. It was the largest in five years. At first, the size of the class took the seniors by surprise, but they soon got back into that old familar. pick on freshman mold. Lisa Fanshier. senior, said of the freshman class. Seeing how they acted reminded me of how we acted when we were freshman, and how full of hope we were for our high school years. The freshmen had their own views on the year too. Darin Simmer found many difficulties in the year. I saw problems within Pep Club and W-Club but they faded out with the year. But there were some who thought the freshman year was a lot better than junior high. Kim Seamans took on this view. I thought the freshman year was ex- citing and was very different than junior high because you could do your own thing. You wer- en't treated like a baby. Krista Coon agreed with this opinion. I thought the high school year had a lot more exciting things to do than in the past years in junior high. Overall, the class had an optimistic view on the year. They are looking forward to their sophomore year with a hope, until finally, it will be them walking across that stage to receive their diploma. Dennis Ross Susan Samoszenko Lori Samuelson Mary Schoning LeeAnn Seager Kim Seamans Darin Simmer Kendra Simmer Michelle Simmons Tracy Sleet 28 Freshmen

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administration A New Gal’s On The Block There’s a fresh face in the halls of Wamego High School. It be- longs to Jeani Wilson, the new secretary. With her pleasant dispo- sition and helping, winning ways, she makes an attractive addition to the office staff. “I really enjoy working here.” she says. Mrs. Wilson and her family have lived in Wamego for six years. She has three daughters: Staci 7; Shona 5; and Suzette 1. Jeani previously worked at the McCalls Pattern Company. She says she is really learning a lot of interesting things at WHS. Mrs. Wilson also says the stu- dents and faculty are great. Mr. Richard Roda enjoys the duties of being Principal. President Joe Eckart and Veteran Member Jim Tessendorf attend the monthly school board meeting. School Board Members: George Heiger, Jim Tessendorf. Byron Jacob- son, Richard Weixelman, B. J. Ei- chem, Jr., Karl Lindenmuth, and not pictured: President: Joe Eckart. 30 Administration