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

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1986 volume:

WORTH THE WAIT TABLE OF CONTENTS 2-3 OPENING 4-33 PEOPLE 34-53 ACADEMICS 54-73 CLUBS 74-89 ACTIVITIES 90-109 SPORTS 110-125 STUDENT LIFE 126-128 INDEX 1985-86 WA-KAW WAMEGO HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME NORTH LINCOLN WAMEGO, KANSAS 66547 h________________r n. r Worth The Wait Expectations were high concerning the ’85 ’86 school year. Excitement grew as dreams finally became realities. Mr. Doll, in his second year as principal, had listened and things were actually different; changes were made and everywhere it was better, so much better. The administration, teachers, staff, and students worked together; knowledge was pooled, ideas stimulated, and action was taken. Dreams that had, in some cases, been waiting as long as a decade, were realized. Yes! This year was definitely “WORTH THE WAIT. ” The first week of school student council drew immediate attention as they dawned their campaign style “welcome back” hats and were exam- ples of what was going to become this year’s motto “get involved”. With more people getting involved in various clubs and others activities the apathy level was lowered to near zero. Students and teachers seemed to care more about each other. It was an everyday occurence to see people patting someone on the back for a job well done; lots of encouragement and old fashioned concern was felt. The nerds were back, bigger and better than ever. They and others backed our winning volleyball and cross country teams. Not all the teams were state contenders, but each team said something positive about themselves. Not one team gave up; not even our football team that failed to win a game. There was a sense of dedication. The school spirit this year was the very best, yet! Zero hour provided students, for the first time, the opportunity to earn up to seven credits a year. It allowed students to enrich their education with classes like Jazz Band, Computers, and even some basics like Ameri- can Government. These were offered at 7:30 in the morning. A new science room and teacher also expanded the curriculum. The arrival of 100 new band uniforms was the highlight of the marching season. The previous ones had been purchased in 1974 for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They had seen over a decade of performances; new ones were overdue and most appreciated. Pride grew as the uniforms appeared; they exemplified the feeling that infiltrated the whole school. There was an obsession to make this “The Year” and it worked. There was larger enrollments in high level classes, more students on the honor roll, less loitering and littering, more caring, more sharing, and it all submerged into the vision of a very special year. Good days, cherished friends, special times — the school we had waited for became a reality — 1985-86 was the year that was WORTH THE WAIT! 2 THE 1986 SENIORS GATHER AT ECKARTS BARN ON A BEAUTIFUL OCTOBER AFTERNOON. 3 I Seniors___________________________ Senioritis, ever present Senioritis is not a recently discov- Some seniors are looking ahead ered disease, but a very old state of to college or working after high mind which can affect nearly all school, while others are concerned seniors. Unlike the childhood dis- with getting through their last year ease of measles and mumps, senior- at Wamego High by ordering pic- itis is not vaccine preventable, tures, announcements, and caps Symptoms include a lack of enthu- and gowns; not to mention ending siasm for homework emd school in the year with enough credit hours genered, emd feelings of time speed- to graduate, ing by with no way to slow it down. One day underclassmen will ex- Although many seniors may have perience senioritis. Though it can- these feelings, most are relieved not be cured, it is a disease all will that graduation is in sight. experience in the end. Nerds. Richie Chresl and Sean McNaughten, Kim Miller, Stuco Pres., shows off her creative had an unexpected breakdown on the way back hat while telling the student body what Stuco is from a volleyball game and decided to catch all about this year, some rays while waiting for help. 4 Finally! I never thought the time would pass so quickly. To be a senior was a dream and always seemed to be so far into the fu- ture The thought of actually having to be a leader and facing all the responsibilities that came along with being a senior used to scare me to death; yet it all seemed terribly exciting. Now that I’m here. I realize that being a senior Is exciting and fun The responsibilities are there and the leadership qualities that I was so afraid of are often demanded of me Being a senior is a dream A dream that I wish sometimes could go on forever Llara Karnowski Student Government has taught me one of the most difficult leadership skills: delegation ” Kim Miller Angie Booth and Lynda Harshbarger take time Pam Rhea was caught off guard reading a news- out from homecoming pictures to do their own paper during a session at K States yearbook and pose for the camera. newspaper conference. !-h the Wait 86 5 (Seniora DAWN ALTHOUSE URSULA AUER LORI BA1ROW “I remember saying, 7 can't wait until I'm a senior!’ Now our senior year has come. It’s filled with memories that will stay with us for many years. This makes the wait worthwhile. ” JIM BALLENGER MICHELLE BELIN “Senior year, moving out, I can’t wait! Most seniors have this thought. Stop! Wait! Don’t rush, life is a scary thing, especially when you ’re all alone. Treasure what you have and keep it as long as you can. ’’ JAMES BENNETT LAURA BEVITT “This year has brought more confusion than I ever imagined. I’m ready to move on, yet so afraid of what’s ahead. It’s been worth the wait to be a senior because of all the friends I’ve made along the TIM BLANKLEY AMY BLUME ANGIE BOOTH “Seniors! I can't believe we've finally made it! Our class is very special to me because we 've shared so much. I’ll miss them next year. My memories of my senior year will last forever. ” SUZANNE BRAZZLE TERESA BRUNKOW 6 VINCE BURGESS MARTHA CARNAHAN “I’m looking at my senior year with mixed emotions. As I look back 12 years; I see a certain secu- rity that I’ll lose. But as I look ahead, I see an exciting life that I can’t wait to experience. ” LAURA CARROLL NANCY CASEY LONNY CASPER RICHIE CHREST “One thing that has been worth waiting for is walking down the halls and not having to worry about any- one older. You have a real sense of ‘seniority’. ” DAN COLLETTE KURT CONDRAT “Through 12 long years of trial and error, and dreaming of the glo- rious day when we would be sen- iors, and to have it pass by so quick- ly is mind boggling!’’ TIM COOK SEAN CORDRY “My senior year has truly been my most enjoyable ever. Why? It could be that the atmosphere has changed from one of apathy to one of school pride and enthusiasm. Or it could be that this is my last year as a ‘kid’ and I’m making the most of it. Some people wish they had gone to a bigger school; I’m glad I went to Wamego High!-Go Raid- ers!” KERRY DICK BRENDA DINGER ■H The view of a foreign student “Comparing the American School System to ours in Austria, it is hard to tell which one is better ” said Ursula Auer, one of two AFS students. “Both my home town school in Austria and Wamego High School have their advantages and their disadvantages ” Austrian schools don’t have sports, only physical education classes. Ursula is enjoying being on the tennis team this year and staying active. “Sports have helped me to make friends and have loads of fun; although it was a strange feeling to compete with other players. ” Switching classes every hour is another new experience for Ursula. “We don't have to change classes ” says Ursula “The teachers move from room to room each class period It is less confusing to the students and they team easier since they’re always organized In one-room ” Everybody knows everyone in Austria Since the classes are small, your “best buddy” Is always there to chat with Here at WHS each student’s “best buddy” is either in the same classroom or busy studying in another classroom; but they are always there to chat with at lunch or after school. ” continued Auer. “I like being a foreign exchange student and I like going to school in Austria. It depends on which one you ’re use to. Each school is a uniquely different experience that anyone would enjoy going through, and it was a wonderful opportunity for me to get to come here. Wamego, as many students know, has a friendly atmosphere and a welcome feeling greets you as you walk in the door in the morning. says Ursula. _____ Amy Jones, jr. Wb i i 86 orib Ronni Sue Sun ley, Ursula Auer, and Martha Carnahan, seniors, are getting their thoughts together after a lecture over current world events in Mr. Sea- man 5 5th hour Advanced History class. Karen Piper, senior, asks a question about her shorthand assignment. She is in Mrs. Lenherr’s 4th hour class. Two cross country winners. Mindy Tauer and Ginger Miller, seniors, were highly pleased with their efforts at the state meet here in Wamego where the girls' team placed 5th. Nancy Casey, Lori Sisson, and Gail Magnet, seniors, chat while waiting on the bell to ring in Mrs. Sunley's 1st hour preschool class. Brenda Dinger and Pam Rhea, sen- iors. brainstorm over a lab in their 1st hour Lab Science class that was taught by Mrs. Shirley. Suzanne Brazzle, senior, sands a side to her oak chest during Mr Harwich's 4th hour Advanced Woodworking class. Suzanne has been in woodworking all four years of high school. Jayme Hofmann and Laura Bevitt are feeling like kids again, as they make play dough during Mrs. Sunley's 1st hour Child Care class. JIM EBERT “It’s been worth the wait. After seeing all the senior classes that have passed through the school since I was a freshman, I think ours is the best from sports to the class- room. ” KELLI EBERT CURTIS ECKART CAROL FOLTZ JERROD GERSTNER “I waited so long for my senior year to arrive, but it was worth the wait because after it, high school will be over and I’ll have only memories. LORI GRANNELL LYNDA HARSHBARGER ANGELA HESSE JAYME HOFMANN “You bet it was wqrth the wait to finally become a senior. Being a senior brings responsibilities. You have to start making a decision about your future. You are also supposed to set an example to the underclassmen. It's hard to believe that we are seniors! We've waited a long time and it was worth it. ” STEVEN HOLZ “Leadership responsibilities is one of the items 1 feel has been worth the wait. I enjoy being the ‘one ’ responsible and feel an inside happiness when I can say, 7 did that’. CHRISTINA HOWARD TONY JOHNSON 10 LLARA KARNOWSKI “Never has a class been so re- sponsible and shown as much lead- ership as our class has and yet man- aged to stay so close. I'm proud to be a part of the senior class. ” GARY KERR JASON KOLDE GAIL MAGNETT ALLAN MANLY BRYANT MCKEE ,I thought that just being a mem- ber of our class was worthwhile. We started the Nerds, FCA, and won the Homecoming float three years straight. Wamego also domi- nated in Kansas in boys tennis, cross country, volleyball, girls bas- ketball, golf, and forensics during my Jr. and Sr. years. ’’ SEAN MCNAUGHTEN GINGER MILLER ,I finally realize the importance high school years have had on me. The experiences, both good and bad, have shaped me into the kind of person I am now. ” KIM MILLER KENNETH MODEAN RICHARD MURRAY LISA NIEDFELDT “My attitude has changed throughout my senior year. At first, I couldn't wait to get out of high school. Now, as time draws nearer, I feel a sense of sadness because I will never again have the opportuni- ty to see all of my friends togeth- er. ” 11 (Seniors Hard work pays off Two years of hard work have taught Lori Bairow how to solve problems and carry through on a project. In the last two years Bairow has entered regional, state, and international science fairs. Bairow did her first science fair project during her sophomore year while she was enrolled in Introduc- tion to Chemistry and Physics. A requirement of the class was to do a research project. If students en- tered their research project in the regional science fair, they would re- ceive extra credit. Bairow decided to enter the fair with the thought, “I have to do the project, so I’ll enter it in the fair and receive extra cred- it. ” Bairow's first project dealt with effects of different soils on plant growth. Bairow learned how to re- late scientific method and research to a project. Her mean problem was getting the plants to grow Bairow’s junior year she did an- other science fair project. This time it was not a class requirement to do a research project. Bairow decided to do a project since it was not hard the year before She chose to work with determining calories in food. Bairow had a hard time finding out how to determine the calorie count. Mr. O'Leary, Mr Calendar, and a graduate assistemt from K-State helped her put together her pro- ject. Bairow spent numerous hours researching at the K-State Libreury. She also spent a lot of time simply setting up the display of her pro- ject. “I worked from 6:30 to 11:30 the night before the fair and the day of the fair I worked from 7:30 a.m. until the beginning of fourth hour, ” Bairow stated Bairow’s project won big at the fair. It earned a Highly Superior, First Place in the Senior High Chemistry division, a Math Certifi- cate of Commendation, Depart ment of Air Force Award, the Met- ric Award, and qualified for the In- ternational Science Fair in Lou- siana. Mr. O’Leary referred to the International Fair as, “A learning experience for Lori and me and as a teacher I got motivated. ” Bairow is starting on a new pro- ject. She first tried working with Nutra Sweet and Entomology, but ran into dead ends. She is currently working with Tridececone, a chemi- cal from tomatoes which may be developed into a repellent. Her project earned Highly Superior, a math certificate and an Air Force award. 12 Lon Bairow. senior, calculates important data lor her latest science fair mg with chemicals from tomai Kurt Conradt, senior dressed up as a 1 the volleyball glrlr in Richie Chrest, senior, searches the back seat of his car between classes for a lost assignment. He seemed to be in a hurry. Jeff Taggart, senior football player, spots a fellow classmate in weight lifting. James Bennett, senior, waits for his turn to pump iron. Kim Miller, Michelle Belin, and Sherry Sackrider, seniors, collect homecoming ballots from the student body. (Seniors TAMMY PANYE “1 guess my senior year was worth waiting for, although it wasn’t much different than any oth- er year. Now it’s time to go on to college and then the big bad world. A few words of advice — enjoy school it's the only chance you get. ” KAREN PIPER PENNY PROCKISH KEITH QUINTANILLA PAM RHEA CORINA ROUDYBUSH This year is the year I have been waiting for, but it’s hard to think of the time when we will sepa- rate from our friends and take our own path in life. No one can take our memories and memories are what all seniors can cherish. ” SHERRY SACKRIDER RIC SCHWEITZER TOM SHORTT When I was a freshman I looked up to all the seniors. I remember thinking that I would never reach my senior year. It seems such a long time, but as I look back I real- ize that it went by too quickly. ” LORI SISSON GEORGE STUTZMAN I believe that my high school life has been worth the wait. I feel that I have learned many valuable things, not only in the class room, but in the halls of old WHS. ’’ RONNI SUE SUNLEY 14 JEFF TAGGART MINDY TAUER “It’s nice to be a senior and have everyone else watch us walk down the hallways. Underclassmen look up to you for advice and confi- dence, so you can set the rules. DEBBI VOLPERT DEANN WILSON “I have learned a lot from my classmates in the last four years. Our class is one of the closest to go through WHS. I am proud to be a part of the class. ” KENT WORREL SHANNON WRIGHT DAVE ZERBE “Now that I am a sen- ior, I guess that it was worth the wait. The last three years of school I would have said something like it is not worth the wait. ” NOT PICTURED JERRY BARNES STEVE BELLINDER SCOTT DINGER LORI HALL DON ZERBE TERRI LINK CHRIS TESSENDORF “This year’s seniors have been a source of great satisfaction to me. Watching them grow and mature into fine young men and women, of whom any parent would be proud, has been a great inspiration to me. ” TONY DUTTON “The Senior Class of 1986 is best described as a congenial group with an abundance of potential. Approximately 30 of the group have enjoyed float building, prom decorating, fund raising, and other good times. It is a privilege to be associated with such a group. ” RICHARD SIMPSON 15 fen ions__________________ Big success: Steve Holz 16 In Wamego High School and even perhaps in the United States, there is a very special person. His name is Steven Holz. His profession is farming. Steven and his father rent 640 acres, half of which he rents himself with his own money. He grows milo, wheat, soybeans, and hay plus fixing the machinery that is used to work the ground. Farming takes an enormous amount of time. During school, he works five to ten hours a day fixing machinery or working in the fields. “He is one of the family that always has to work and is disgusted when he can’t work, says Steven’s mother. §teven doesn't have a lot of time to do his homework. But he spends his time wisely and efficient- ly by doing his homework right after he gets home but during har- vest, he has to get up early the next morning to do it. Steven is very involved in the Fu- ture Farmers of America. He has held many offices in the Wamego Chapter. He was also nominated as a State Farmer. Along with Ste- ven’s other achievements, he has also won numerous other awards, such as proficiency award last year with his crops. This is what Steven says about FFA, “It’s easier to talk to other people by using my public speaking abilities that I have devel- oped through FFA contests. ” In this agricultural occupation, there are some apprehensions and regrets. Steven worries about the equipment and how long it will last because he personally has about $15,000 invested in their machin- ery. He hopes to have all debts paid within the next five years. Many students and teachers think of Steven as an achiever and a smart student. Last year he was no- minated into National Honor Soci- ety. Other students think he should go on to bigger things. “I think Ste- ven has a good head on his shoul- ders and he will go far, ” stated Pen- ny Prockish, senior. Steven is doing something extraordinary and un- usual for his age. He is doing what he enjoys and loves and he is also making a profit and preparing a fu- ture for himself. Life ... as a senior My senior year held many changes in my life. It was worth the wait those twelve years traveling from afternoon kindergarten class with Mrs. McKowen to sixth hour phychology with Mr. Dutton to become a senior. I can remember the last day of school last year, after sixth hour we went screaming the SENIOR chant down the hallway. As a senior, teachers expect better quality work and we are to set good examples for the underclassmen. It's nice when an underclassman asks me a question because I'm able to answer it knowledgably. At home I am free to come and go as I please. My parents give me more responsibility and they seem to respect my decisions. It is easier to talk to them more maturely because we have more respect for each other. Being a senior also means I have to decide on my future. I have less than a year to choose which school to attend next year, whether it be vo-tech or college. I will need money to go on with my education; so I work at Pizza Hut five days out of the week. You will frequently find me doing my homework late at night to finish all the assignments. As a senior, my life is filled with fun, excitement, and confusion all at the same time. Angela Hesse First floor is a popular hangout for upperclassmen over noon hour Ri chie Chrest and Bryant McKee, sen iors. were active in various activities. First year drill team member Sher ry Sack rider helped nerdette DeAnn Wilson get ready on first floor, be- fore the fall homecoming activities began. Steven Holz, Senior, loves work mg the land and achieving on his own with little help from his parents. Last year he was nominated as a State Farmer in FFA Steven’s dream is to achieve higher goals and become an American Farmer. “Watching them grow from irre- sponsible freshmen to young respon- sible adults, of which any parent would be proud of, has been a source of great satisfaction to me. I have every confidence they will continue to develop the many fine qualities they possess Tony Dutton. Senior Class Sponsor Worl th t he Wai t! •17 PEOPLE, PEOPLE, PEOPLE Juniors 18-23 Sophomores 24-27 Freshmen 28-31 Admin. 32,33 Worth the wait in . . . Juniors at last part of the upperclass Here I am, a junior already! It doesn’t seem that I should be old enough to call myself a junior. Even though it is hard to believe, I can proudly walk down first floor or stand in the auditorium screaming, J - J - JUN -1 -1 - IOR - JUN ■ IOR - JUNIOR! It is a really neat feeling knowing that you are finally an upperclassman. As a junior you still have the security of knowing that you have one more year before your life is changed completely. Also, as a junior, you can look forward to the ,big step of finally being a senior. Your junior year involves a lot of activities and the biggest one is providing the Prom for the seniors. I feel this year was very successful for our class and it is a wonderful year to look back on. So as each day comes and goes, we keep holding on to our dream of the day when we will be seniors; but, yet, hold on to the security we have being juniors. Kristy Frisbie This years junior class officers were (L to R) row 1: Candy McNickle, president; Kristi Vanrysselburghe, vice president; Michelle Simmons, secretary; Krista Coon, treasurer. Row 2: Mrs. Schottler, sponsor; Lori Samuelson, and Thomas Vanderbilt, stuco reps; Mr Bachelor, sponsor. Our biggest project this year was prom. I think this year has gone well because everybody has worked well together and cooperated as a class. says Candy McNickle. president. Kyle Abell Jana Adams Roxane Alt house Cary Barry Robert Barth Linda Beiter Bryce Bellinder Mark Berner Caryn Berroth Mark Bjorling Diane Blanka Sonya Blanka Rae Bowen Clay Brethour Thane Brethour Judy Breymeyer Connie Butler Todd Car ley Jason Carlson Tina Casper Laura Collins Angie Cook Krista Coon Tom Coon Daren Davies Robert DeBord Derek Deidrich Aundria Downie Thomas Ehler Michelle Farr Kristy Frisbie Donna Gareis Cindy Hatfield Carole Lea Hildebrand Deanna Williams. Karlene Lin- denmuth, Net jean Reavis, Candy McNickle, and Amy Jones. ju- niors. study hard in fifth hr. trig. Third year cross country runner. Thane Brethour. junior. watches some junior high students make an enthusiastic sign. 20 Doug Holle Jim Houser Jennifer Jensen Toben Johnson John Johnston Amy Jones Jeff Lang John Lewis Karlene Lindenmuth Brian Lovendahl Collene McCarter Candy McNickle Joel Meister Alan Michels Steph Miller Lisa Nemechek Jens Nestler Mary Norton Josi Overby Tony Pageler Kyle Parks Doug Piper Kelley Purkeypile Carolyn Rafferty Steph Rankin Nel jean Reavis Dawn Robertson Brad Rose Susan Samoszenko Third year cross country runner, Karlene Lindenmuth, junior; runs through unsatisfac- tory conditions and gets rather muddy at the Hayden meet. 21 Sonya Blanka. junior, shows how to cram a locker. Her locker decor is typical of many female students. Lori Samuelson Mary Schoning LeeAnn Seager Kim Seamans Darin Simmer Kendra Simmer Michelle Simmons Ross Spohn Darrin Stewart Lisa Streiner Norman Stutzman Kim Suwalski Kimberly Swarthout Jenifer Tessendorf Jimmy Thomas Marc Thompson Terri Tobias Russ Torrey Kim Underhill Thom Vanderbilt Kristi VanRysselburghe David Walsh Jim Waters Chester White Ernest White Deanna Williams Ron Winterman Ron Wylie David York 22 No Photo Available Diane Blanka, Krista Coon (co captain), and Tina Casper; ju- niors. practice flags. Krista is a second year member while Diane and Tina are in their first. Amy Jones, and Kim Underhill, juniors, work hard as they clamp wood for their projects. This is their 3rd year in woodshop. Challenges make up year. “The sophomore year is a unique experience. You aren't a picked on freshman anymore, but you still aren't an outstanding upperclass- men either. Sports are more exciting to athletes this year. They are considered on the J. V. team now and could even make the prestigious varsity team. This is our second year in high school so everyone knows who you are and you know them. You know where and when your classes are and you don’t frantically rush to class, afraid of getting a tardy. The sophomore year also brings tougher classes which have to be taken to graduate, ” says Brenda Budden. Debbie Streiner said, “As freshmen we were quieter and weren 't really sure of what clubs to join or what each club was like. This year after being in high school for a year we are a little more comfortable and know more about what the clubs are like so we participate more. The clubs and other activities such as dances and sports add alot to school to make it more interesting. I think friendship is what makes our class so special. This year many of us have new friends which include upperclassmen, but we have been able to stay close to our old friends. We have always supported each other in everyth- ing. ” Jennifer Matzke adds, “As sophomores we have learned to grow and to take life in strides; accepting whatever comes our way. Being a sophomore has certainly been a challenge and an exciting one at that. ” 24 Paul Eichem Ted Eichem Tony Espinosa Sarah Etienne Larry Clover Andy Hause Lorren Hill Jennifer Hofmann Lyle Honig Aletha Jones Edgar Jones Kathy Jones Sandra Jones Chris King Troy Lane Danny Armendariz Billy Ballenger Pam Bennett Christine Bennett Carl Blankley David Blankley Jessica Blaser Jay Boggs Mark Boggs Colby Brummett Robert Brunner Brenda Budden Sherry Burgess Yvonne Car ley Rod Carroll Scott Cassity Jay Childs Jody Clark John Collette Debbie Coon Donna Coon Elizabeth Cruse Bryan Davisson Nikki Dechairo Pamela Dick Sally Dungan Scott Eckart Eric Edwards First row: Jay Clark, sponsor; Danny Armendariz and Jessica Blaser; stuco Representitives; Corwin Seamans, sponser; Second row: Lyle Honig, President; Andy Hause; Vice-Presi- dent; Chris King. Secretary; Not pic- tured Sherry Burgess, Treasurer. Teresa Maike Jennifer Matzke Tommy Mazer Thomas McKenna Kim Miller Learning never stops; particularly in English classes. Jennifer Matzke. Corey Winkler. Debbie Streiner. Jerry Walsh, and Kim Miller, sophomores, finish their writing practices as Jennifer Matzke finishes reading Good Bye Mr. Chips. Making a play come alive takes hard work and lots of enthusiasm. In fifth hour Theater Production class Nikki Dechairo. Sherry Burgess. Sherri Ward, and Tony Espinosa discuss the up coming Melodrama Night. 26 Amy Moore Mike Murray Debbie Palenske Stefanie Pauly Jill Peterson Tammy Rhea Brenda Roscovious Ron Roudybush Dona von Russell Danna Scritchfield Timothy Streeter Debbie Streiner Mike Swanson Cara Taylor Bryan Tidwell Christy Todd Karl Umcheid Jerry Walsh Sherri Ward John Weilert Amy Wilson Jeff Wilson Corey Winkler Katie Winkler Dwayne Wohler Linda Worden Christie Zahm Flashing eye chart shows visual dis- agreement with referres call. Lorren Hill and Donavon Russell, sopho- mores. try to promote spirit and stu- dent support. LATE TRANSFERS Rachel Bates Lori Steunk Freshmen Show Responsibility The excitement of walking through the doors on the first day of school is present in all of us. For freshmen there are a lot of mixed emotions and unan- swered questions. Those first few steps down first floor hall will always be remembered. Lora Ubel, freshman, remembers thinking, “Just walk a little faster and no one will notice you. ” Karen Hendricks, freshman, says, “You soon learn what upper- classmen expect; as you walk on, chills run up and down your back because you know they’re looking you over. Being active in sports and clubs was a good way to meet new friends and feel a part of the school. The responsibility that freshmen face academical- ly is overwhelming. “The ones that were placed in and struggling with Biology and Geometry sometimes wondered how much more they could take of those classes. ” said Lora Ubel, as she noticed her classmates dealing with their subjects. Karen Hendricks says, “As each day wears on you soon realize, no one cares who you are, how you dress, and what you do. By the end of the day you don Y know whether to laugh- 7 didn Y get hurt', or cry- ’A whole year of this' but you always have the satisfaction of saying, Tm a freshman and I’m looking forward to three more great years. ’” 28 Not pictured Brazzle, Beth Sutterlin, Chris Asbury, Jessi Bairow. Ginger Bandei, Sara Berner, Todd Blackford, Jerry Blankley. Diane Booth, Matt Borgor. Jon Brazzle. Rachel Brunkow, Glenn Brunkow, Kimberly Burgeson. Niki Burgess. Vaughn Carlson, Jessica Dekat. Jay Diederich, Damon Dishman, William Ehrenberg, Matt Evans, Brian Evins, Bret Fairchild, Lorrie Fincham, Scott What now? Brian Hieger and Kevin Hupe. freshmen, learn basic improvisa- tion as they and seven other classmates take on the responsibility of a first year Jazz Combo. Foltz. Angela Fouraker. Shawn Fox. Amy Francis. Gary Gabrys. Jenni Garcia. Allen Ghumm. Tina Haller. Amy Harrison. Shane Hensricks, Karen Hercules. Samantha Skills develop in 5th hour Biology as Ehrenberg, Hildreth. Garcia. K. Hupe. freshmen, learn about micro- scope technology. Hieger, Brian Hieger, Marla Hildreth. Jimmy Hinkle. Sam Hoerner. Regina Holle. Denise Hoogendoorn. Tami Hupe. Chris Hupe. Kevin Hutchings, Mike Jensen. Jeff Kalivoda, Carrie Langvardt. Eric Manning. Malinda Mclnteer. Sandy Meister. Lane Michels. Amy Miller. Mark Morris, Tracy 30 Murray, Edward Pageler. Stephanie Palmeri. Robert Parrish. Tammy Peek. Kerry Piper. Perry Range. Chelli Releford. Jill Roe. Thomas Rose. Brian Rush. Jennifer Rush. Michael Schoning, Kathy Simmer. Aimee Simonsen. David Sineway. Kenneth Suwalski. Kevin Sylvester. Allen Taggart. Audrey Tobias. Billy Todd. James Trippett. Beth Ubel. Lora Vanderbilt. Andrew Vawter. Jennifer Walters. James War now. David Weiler. Teri Weiss. Jeffery Whearty. Kenneth White. Rex Winkler. Ann Winkler. Mary Wisdom. Eric Woehr. Shannon York. Matt Administration ... New People, New Changes The administration feels this year was a big success. Administration, teachers, and staff assisted students whenever they needed help. Students were encouraged and the friendly boost kept them going. “I am very positive about the school year. The student body elected good StuCo leadership, ” stated Mr. Doll. For the first year Mr. Doll and Mr. Tuma worked together. “Mr. Tuma handles all discipline as it relates to attendance, tardies, etc., ” explained Mr. Doll. “I handle all evaluations, curriculm planning, and some disci- pline. We both share in supervision. ” Judy Adams was hired this year to help in the office. Judy assisted secretary Jeani Wilson and added an extra sparkle to the office. “We could not do it without Judy, announced Mr. Doll, “She handled all attendance and eligibility matters and plans the usual secretarial things.: There were many new things this year, zero hour was held in the mornings, “raiders was painted on 1st floor along with a visual “scene of the future ” on 2nd floor. Ceiling fans were installed, and a new grading system was adopted. “The new grading system will allow teachers to adjust grading standards for all their classes. ” stated Mr. Doll. Positive changes that occured this year were a long awaited success. The administration's hard work and determination combined to make Wamego High School an enjoyable place to learn. Jack Collins Max Manor Bobby Benton Dixie Hoogendorn Dave Larson Ada Whitten Judy Adams joined the 320 staff this year as an assistant to secretary Jeani Wilson. Jeani has been with us for 3 years. David Colson has been a success in keeping our halls and rooms shining. David has also worked well with district carpenter Jack Collins. Mr. Doll has suc- ceeded m making positive changes with the help of Larry Tuma who kept track of the schools absentees, detentions, and set the time and date of all the games as Athletic Director. Kitchen Cooks: Edith Rawson. Carolyn Larson. Betty Brun kow. Mary Leshne. Bonnie Smith. Jean etta Farrell. Thelma Honig. and Jean Breymeyer ACEDEMICS ACADEMICS am 34-35 36-37 38 39-40 41 42-45 46-47 48-50 51 52-53 SCIENCE LANGUAGE ARTS SOCIAL SCIENCE MATH-P.E. SPECIAL SERVICES CHOIR-BAND NEWSPAPER- YEARBOOK LIVING ARTS-ART DEBATE AND FORENSICS BUSINESS Science Department Starts Fresh WORTH THE WAIT IN. . . The science department this year has a new face in addition to a new place. Mrs. Shirley is teaching lab science, physical sci- ence, and general math in a new science room located in room 11. This year with the addition of zero hour, biology is offered zero hour as well as four other hours, giving students an extra oppor- tunity to take the class. Another change in- cludes a total revision of the biology course. A lot has been happening in the chemistry and physics department instructed by Mr. O’Leary. A new class called Senior Science has been added. It is a class where any high school student may work on a science fair project or study an area of science that inter- ests them. Another “new” class is physics. Due to enrollment being down under a past instructor, physics wasn ’t offered last year. Due to increased interest this year, physics was placed in the schedule. New text books were ordered and the class was set up to include labs as the primary source of learn- ing. This year chemisty expanded and the class was offered two hours instead of one like last year. Also new this year is the computer that was purchased for use in the north building. The science department will use it for inde- pent research, writing tests, and class cur- riculum. One of the many subjects covered in Mr. O'Leary ’s Lab Science course is how to use lab equipment. In this lab Shane Har- rison, Niki Burge son, and Amy Fox learn how to measure volume using a pipette. An exciting part of biology is applying the knowledge gained through lectures into labs and experiments. Here Pam Dick. Amy Michels, and Beth Trippett observe various types of cell divisions. Richie Chrest and Debbie Palenske find out that Advanced Biology is more than reading a book and listening to lectures. The class also includes field trips such as this one to Lost Creek to collect data. Derek Diederich, Sam Hinkle, and Rob- ert Debord experiment at a new lab sta- tion in Mrs. Shirley’s science room. 5cience Asking questions is an important part of science. Terry Callender Biology Advanced Biology Michael O'Leary Chemistry Lab Science Physics Senior Science Lula Shirley Lab Science Physical Science i NEW IDEAS and better ways Changes have occurred this year in the Language Arts Department. One change is the new text books for the English classes. These books teach more composition. “The new texts means more writing, ” said Dale Doll, junior English teacher. The curriculum was reworked late last year and new scope and sequence was developed allowing specific amounts of time for grammer, literature, and composition. Each class follows the same schedule. These schedules will also be used next year so that “a student who fails one semester can return the next year and not be ahead or behind the others, ” said Judy Rush, freshmen English teacher. By combining the new text books with the schedules Mrs. Rush believes that students will receive a higher quality education. Another change has been the addi- tion of a required English class. For- merly only freshmen and sophomores were required to enroll in an English class. Now the juniors also have a re- quired English class. The new class is taught by Mr. Doll, who formerly taught Grammar Comp. I and American Literature. “In years before only six to ten students enrolled in American Literature. Now every junior will be introduced to the class. ” said Mr. Doll. The removed of tables that had been in Kay Grunewald's classroom for some twenty years was a welcomed change. “Students just played with the equipment that didn’t work anyway. The tables only encouraged students to look over their neighbor's shoul- der, ” said Mrs. Grunewald. Upward mobility might best de- scribe the changes that are starting in the Language Arts Department. Only time will tell how much we benefit. Misinterpretations occur daily, but can easily be taken care of. A student need only ask for help and a teacher will glad- ly assist Above Jim Waters, junior, is in question and Mr Doll is quickly at his side. Seniors Shannon Wright and Penny Prockish are involved with the class Plays and Things taught by Barbara Fanshier fifth hour. art 36 James Bennett, senior, and David Walsh, junior, partake in class discussion during Mrs. Fanshier’s class, “Plays and Things”. Jennifer Hofmann, sophomore, is en- rolled in Janeice Crosson's fifth hour sophomore English class. This group of studious freshmen is busy working on their bookreports for Mrs. Rush. Tami Hoogendoorn is caught by the photographer as she takes a breath- er. Social Science Mr Corwin Seamans Bryan Davison takes the topic quite seri- ous as Tony Espinosa seem's less in- volved. Studying the theories of human behavior has interested man. but it seems to be taking the toll on Jeff Lang, junior. Studying relentlessly. Tim Cook ignores Paul Eichem s inattentiveness during Ge- ography assignment. The tales of our fore fathers seem to fail to hold the attention of Derek Diederich, Jim Waters. Jessica Blaser. and David Blankley m second hour American Histo- ry class. Social Sciences Teaches Us The Way Man Developed. What are social sciences? They are defined as the focus of man’s life-it is man interacting with other groups. Classes like sociology, psychology, and history help students find out the reasons why they should have a good social background, how and why many people act, and the history of genera- tions that have passed their genes up through the years. With this type of knowledge stu- dents are better able to make friends they are able to act better around the friends they have, and they will know where they originated, not only in the family but in the very beginning. Social Science is both current and historical, personal and objective, and always relevant. I think social sciences is a definale necessity in our everyday life. The need to know our history and the way we act is great. Todd Carley, junior. Mr. Tony Dutton The use of sophisticated mathematics in our everyday life will increase in the future Exponential functions, geometric constructions, and linear equations are all a part of the mathematical world. The math rooms become very familiar to the students of WHS. The freshman need two credits of math and the up- perclassmen only are required one; but. most students take three to four years of mathematics. Students start out with the basic general math then advance. Many people ask “why do we need to” or “when will we even need to know this kind of math work”. Well these questions can be answered; the world is going to more techologic as time goes on. Many professions such as those that deal with computers, engineering, basic business, and even artistic work couldn’t be done unless we have the mathematic knowledge that our school is teaching. Although we may not use the more sophisticated and “mind wrenching mathematics in everyday life, it is sure we will, in the future, use math in our careers. ”,Books stacked up and no place to go?” Not the case with these wide eyed stu- dents anxiously awaiting lunch. Confusion dominates as Mr Webb searches for solutions to the constant ”why and how's” from Pre-Calc, stu dents. Chatting freely, students are able to re- lease the frustration Algebra problems may bring. Good communication seems to be a big part in all of Mr. Glynn's classes. Stress mounts as Jana Adams junior strives to understand reasoning behind Sean Cordry. senior explanation of co- functions. 39 P.E. P.E. shapes up Sweltering P.E. students drown tensions as they take the plunge during sizzling September weather. Could there be possible merit in the old adage “healthy body —sound mind ? Jay Clark new to the physical education scene and Jaimee Mock substituting for Joan Doperalski dur- ing the first semester seem to think there is. “Physical Education is important because it increases students aware- ness of their physical being and stress- es the importance of health and phys- ical activity in one’s life,” explained Mock. P.E.I. also allows students to get a basic textbook understanding through two week units. Units include: team sports, individual sports, health a wareness, and physical fitness testing. Last year a curriculum was estab- lished to in- clude more co- ed units. Clark feels this can be good or at times bad, mainly because boys and girls are challenged differently. ’ Therefore in some units both classes do stress the same skills but at differ- ent times. After the basics have been account- ed for students are encouraged to fur- ther their physical education by choos- ing between two class structures. One is advanced P.E. and the other, new to the scene, is weightlifting. These classes add up to approximately sixty students, fifty percent of which are athletes, and around two-thirds of which are boys. Any rhyme or reason to these statistics? No, it’s just sched- uling, ” Clark frowns. “Students find it hard to make time in their schedules as juniors and seniors. ” Making time proves to be well worth the effort. It enables advanced P.E. students to perfect the basic skills learned in P.E., therefore the learning is action packed. Because as Clark feels “students have earned the right to practice, not be tested, on many different sports. ” The weightlifting classes involve a variety of routines, including arms, legs and torso development. Although Coach Clark jokes it won't make a 'he — man' or ’she — man ’, ” it also promises not to create Jane Fonda as rebellious boys donn leg warmers and hose on Fridays and flex to the beat of aerobics. The class helps stu- dents to pro- gress daily by increasing muscle mass and trimming fat. To test this students are asked to set goals and meet these goals each nine weeks. Testing takes place at the beginning, middle, and end of each nine weeks. At the end of the class’ first year it does look as if weightlifting has served its purpose. Coach Clark admits I would like to expand the weight room more next year by buying, making, and ordering more new equipment so that weightlifting may be enjoyed by many. ” The future awaits. For now the fitness scene, in all three class cur- riculums, seem to be tip-top shape. As the P.E. department continues to pro- vide resources, equipment, and infor- mation to the next generation feeding the fitness craze. inquiry challenges minds From the many programs offered for stu- dents with special needs sprang a new class. Created in the foyer of the auditorium this bizzare atmosphere of books, costumes, feathers, and armor housed weird people doing strange things. joked Thomas Ehler two year member of Inquiry. For that one hour my brain gets torment- ed with vocabulary, trivia, and creativity problems. ” Sonya Blanka, junior, first year student offered. Students seem to feel Pat Mulvaney does an excellent job by adding excitement and challenges to every school- day. It keeps us gifted kids from getting bored in regular classes. cheered Sonya Blanka. He challenges me to explore my talents and discover new ones. New ideas taken from a host of sources including videos, books, magazines, national news, and general conversation create sparks that light the fire of questioning which seems to be the central goal of the class. This year we are attempting to develop free, creative thought processes, and stimu- lating discussion. explained Thomas Ehler. By not placing as much pressure on homework and tests the class is able to pro- vide a more relaxed learning environment in which more detailed study may take place. Most learning comes through analyzing and interpreting the problem at hand as a group and as an individual. offered Bryce Bel- Under, junior. This exciting method of teaching has been a subject of intense curiosity since it began near the start of the second semester of the 1984-85 school year. Weights grind and muscles tighten as weightlift- ing students. J Weilert. soph . K Conradl. sr . T Shorn, sr . J Overbey, jr.: T Cook. sr.. and M Tauer. sr.. Ilex their way through the fitness scene Pam and strain register as Angie Cook. Junior, and Vince Burgess, senior, work as partners to reach fitness goals set at the beginning, middle, and end of each nine weeks Lost worlds. Shakespeare, and aerodynamics are just a few of the topics Thomas Ehler. jr. and other Inguiry students explore. 41 Social Services G)oir '7 feel that our music department is on the brink of being one of the best. Mr Richard Philbrook Warming up to the beat. M Tauer. S. Sackrider. R Winterman. L. Strunk, and J. Gerstper pre- pare for state competition on March 22. Dressing for the occasion choir members pre- pare to donn the robes that unite the group on stage Directing with style. Karen Hendricks, fresh man. points out the lighter side of the choral arts. Not always a breeze. K Winkler. M Winkler, and R. Bowen, discuss changes in a lyric per formed at the concert March 20. As K Winkler. J. Tessendorf. C. Todd, and R Bowen practiced for a quartet. S. Blanka awaits her turn to prepare for a solo for the contest March 22 Vocal techniques help to build a quality class Choir, with the nurishment of Mr. Philbrook, has developed into an enriching class. Of course, growth in the number of quality singers still needs to take place to further improve the class. “This school could easily support a 60 voice choir, ” said Mr. Philbrook. The largest factor in the development of the choir department is the improve- ment of the students vocal techniques, the basic of music, go hand in hand with experience and involvement. Besides learning vocal techniques, the choir also studied music history, other- wise known as the “classics . Mr. Philbrook is trying to convey apprectiation of music 400 years ago to the present. A new addition in the department was “Stage Fright, ” the show choir. This was offered zero hour on Tuesday and Thursdays. Andy Hause, Jen Tessendorf, Rae Bowen. Jenni Rush. David York, Sean Cordy, Kurt Conradt, Sonya Blanka, Scott Fincham. Malinda Manning, Kris Coon. Katie Winkler, and Robert DeBord took part in it. Because of these opportunities for improvement. The choir has experienced many positive changes. WHS was proud to host the league choir festival which Wamego also participated in. Dr. Rasmussen. Fort Hays State University choir director, worked the six choirs during the afternoon in preparation for the performance given in front of the WHS student body. Regional choir was held in Salina. The Wamego participants were Sonya Blanka, Kurt Conradt, Jen Tessendorf, Christy Todd, and Katie Winkler. The choir ended the year with competitions where the choir got a one rating. Row 1: Steph Miller. Jason Carlson. Yvonne Carely. Katie Winkler. Ann Winkler, Sherri Ward. Jill Peterson; Row 2: Mindy Tauer, Rae Bowen. Dawn Robertson. Kelley Purkeypile. Scott Fincham. Karen Hendericks. Mary Winkler. Mr. Philbrook. Row 3: Jerrod Gerstner, Christy Todd. Robert DeBord. Jen Tessendorf. Mark Bjorling, Carole Lea Hildebrand. Bryant McKee. Linda Beiter. Row 4: Kurt Conradt. Lora Ubel, Andy Hause, Sonya Blanka, Ron Winterman. Mike Swanson, Tony Espinosa. Sherry Sackrider. Mrs. Nonhoff. Not Pictured Dan Collette. Lori Strunk. 43 CHANGES LEAD to new found pride Grumbles aren 't heard as much this year, possibly, because they know all the changes are to their advantage. The biggest change began September 27 when the students debuted the new look at the home football game. “Overall, the new uniforms have built pride, ” noticed Kurt Conradt, sr. Mr. Batchelor feels, ,the new look has improved the general attitude of the band. ” The flag squad headed by newcomer Mrs. Kim Schnee also ac- quired new uniforms as well as a new approach. Krista Coon, jr., co-captain, feels, “new uniforms and members have in- spired dedication and hardwork. ” But a lot of the credit has been given to Schnee. “She really knows how to re- late to the team. She’s always willing to lend the extra time and expertise, ” adds Batchelor. Mr. Batchelor and Mr. Philbrook spend long hours coordinating march- ing arrangements and lesson plans through their new system of team teaching. “This approach allows teachers to address the personal and musical needs of each student, ” ex- plained Philbrook. This is his first year of working with the band on a daily basis. Is it working? Eric Edwards, soph., feels, “It helped sections learn parts much better. ” Jeff Wilson, soph., agrees “It’s helped, there’s more time to ask ques- tions and for tuning. It also allows more time to work in small groups. Drum Major Darin Simmer, Twirler Lori Bairow. Assistant Director Sonya Blanka. Flag Captains Teresa Brunkow and Krista Coon led the band through half time performances, concerts and pa- rades. Kathy Schoning, fr., began to feel at ease with the band’s new cadense at the homecoming parade. Doug Holle, jr., and Kevin Hupe, fr., display the band’s new uniforms at the pre game performance. September 27. 44 Daryl Batchelor Jsju band members contribute their talents at the annual popcorn concert in attempt to raise money for Colorado musical competitions in 1987 Brian Rose, freshman, is one of the newcomers to au band He devotes the time between 7:30-8 20 a m conquering various musical arrangements Co-captains Teresa Brunkow. senior, and Krista Coon, junior, find humor in the daily rehearsals The flag team performed at KSU's band day. football and bas ketball games continued Sherri Ward. soph., feels it works because they’re different, ” “Mr. Phil- brook is really organized and Mr. Bat- chelor relates well with the kids, ” in- terjects jr. Jim Houser. This new atti- tude has generated a new excitement. The band of the future. “The way it looks now, we could have more than 100 students next year, which would make us big enough for a bowl game, ” predict the instructors. “The key is not the large number of upcoming fresh- man. It’s the continuance of leadership in the upperclasses. ” With reflections of the past, high- lights of today and hopes for the fu- ture, the band program seems to be worth the wait. In fact, Mr. Batchelor seems to speak for all when he says, “I feel this could be only the beginning. ” a L WHS band include in alphabetical order by class level: D. Batchelor. R Philbrook. K Schnee. teachers; Freshman: J. Asbury. G. Bairow. S. Bandel. K. Brunkow. S. Fincham. S. Harrison, B. Hieger, T. Hoogendoorn. D. Holle. C. Hupe. K. Hupe. D. Holle. M. Manning. S. Mclnteer, A. Michels. T. Morris. B Rose. J. Rush. M. Rush, K. Schoening. A Simmer. A. Sylvester. A Taggart. L. Ubel. A Vanderbilt, J. Vauter. sophomores: B Budden. R. Carroll. J. Collette. P. Dick. S. Eckart. E. Edwards. J. Hoffman. K Miller. D. Palenske. D. Streiner. M Swanson. C. Todd. J. Walsh. S. Ward. S. Weilert. J Wilson. K Winkler. C. Zahm; juniors: R Barth. D. Blanka. S. Blanka. R Bowen. T. Casper. K Coon. T. Johnson. B Lovendahl. S. Miller. M Norton. S. Rankin. B. Rose. D. Simmer. L. Streiner, T. Tobias. R. Torrey. J Waters. D. York: seniors: D. Althouse. L. Bairow, A. Booth. T. Brunkow. K. Conradt, K. Ebert. L. Grannell. and L. Harshbarger. K Miller. Not pictured: L. Hill. D. Russel, sophomores: D. Holle, J. Houser, R. Spohn, R. Torrey. juniors. 4S Barbara Fanshier Nev paper With inexperience comes success Staff builds on talent and consistent work Even though it only takes a few minutes to read the Wa- kaller, it takes many nerve rack- ing hours to produce. Not many students ralize how much time is spent writing stories, typing, photographing, and putting pic- tures and copy on pages. The paper grew stronger each issue. The experienced seniors taught the rookie juniors the ropes of newspaper production. Before long, the new staff mem- bers were doing layouts of their own. The tensions of deadlines were eased with the help of the whole staff working together to proof read copy, type correc- tions, and write story headlines. There were times when it seemed as though nothing was going right. But the staff pooled its various talents and worked cooperatively. Their hard work paid off monthly when the fin- ished product became public. 46 First row: J. Tessendorf, D. Blanks. C. Howard. C. Miller. L. Karnowski. L. Be vitt. Second row: Mrs. Fanshier, L. Col- lins. P. Rhea, D. Wilson, D. Collette, R. Schweitzer. Third row: C. Brethour, T. Vanderbilt, J. Meister, J. Lang. J. Carl- son. J. Houser. Llara Karnowski voices a complaint as DeAnn Wilson keeps working to meet the deadline. Staff members Clay Brethour, Joel Meis- ter, Jason Carlson, and Jim Houser, proof read copy for an upcoming issue. Assistant Editor Ginger Miller discusses a last minute problem with Editor Laura Bevitt. This year's editors are: Jen Tessendorf. Todd Carley, and Jennifer Jensen. Crew ignites Old memories to life Thu year’s staff included, first row: R Sunfey. A. Hesse. K Underhill. M Carnahan. T Carley. J BaJ lenger Second row: U Auer. J Matzke. L. Neldfeldt. L. Bevitt. B Ballenger. J. Wilson. J. Jensen. Third row: S McNaughten. L. Streiner. J. Tessendorf. T. Tobias. M Schoning, and A Jones Qearboo Year after year our yearbook becomes better and better. In- creased interest in the class has caused staff membership to be- come selective this year. After the first few weeks of conventions, the staff started writing features to get things moving. Finally after much trial and frustration, the confusion and baffelled faces started di- minishing. Things began to fall into place after hundreds of questions. The yearbook was un- derway at last. The students learned to work with each other under the pressure of deadlines. The staff also started communi- cating in an effective way. These skills are often difficult to learn, but are worthwhile. Each day the photographers went out to capture students do- ing what they do best, being themselves. All the challenges were over- come. It was definitely worth the year long wait to see all the dilli- gent work in print in a perma- nent record that will help us all remember 1985. Bill Ballenger struggles to get the lines perfect and his copy just right for publi- 47 Jvingarts practical classes — The home economic department is teaching living skills, child develope- ment. family living and consumer classes to help adolescents more suc- cessfully cope with changes in modern society. The classes include a variety of learning experiences such as field trips, guest speakers, computer use. and hands on experiences. To keep up with technological ad- vances. the home economics depart- ment will offer a new class entitled computers in the home taught by Mrs. Sunley. The metal and woodworking classes also offer a variety of classes taught by Mr. Hartwick and Mr. Schottler. Stu- dents learn how to work with their hands, although not all of them be- come skilled workers after graduation. The eighth graders are taught how to do mass production work. Every- body has a specific job to do in pro- ducing a product. In the advanced classes students can choose whatever they want to produce. The metals I classes make projects in the areas of foundry. First a pattern is made then a project is cast from molten aluminium or brass. Sheet met- Third hour Living On Your Own class listens to a gue.it speaker on health care Steve Bellinder. senior, and Brian Lovendahl. junior, are cleaning an engine in Small Motors al work involves making a tool box from flat sheet steel. In forging a screwdriver is made from steel, the handle is straped on the lathe from plastic. In bench metal a keyholder is produced from flat steel. Hand tools are used to cut. shape, and finish it. Students in the small engine class learn the theory of operation, service procedures and how to repair small engines. In welding the students are taught Oxy-Acetylene and arcwelding. They then produce small projects. Freshmen have the advantage of study hall while they wait for their turn to drive ■I.'- Mr. Hartwich is showing Eric Wisdom, freshman, how to change router bits in Woodworking I. Laura Collins, junior and John Johnston, junior, are frying doughnuts in Voc. Food II. 49 Art class takes time Many students take art because they think it's an “easy A But actually there is alot of time, talent, and hard work are put into any art class. There are many art classes available. Beginning Drawing and Painting, Photogra- phy, Sculpture, Ceramics, 3D Design, and Advanced Drawing and Paint- ing. The time of open house is a pressured time for art students. Those that really care about there talents work very hard to produce projects on time and to there best quality. Several students paint windows down town for the exciting event of homecoming each year. This project provides a challenge for the students yet only the more confident ones are given the chance to complete the task. those that care about their talents work hard for quality. .0 Eric Wisdom, freshman, has his Biology near by so when Mr Simpson turns his back, he can get his assignment done. Michelle Simmons Junior, concentrates on her project to have done by the dead line. Chris Sutterlin FR. Kelley Purkeypile JR and Ronnie Sue Sunley SR work with clay in fourth hour art. Debate This years Debate topic is “The Quality of Water in the U.S. and How to protect it. ” The Wamego Debate tournament was held January 4 where twenty schools attended ranging from as small as Wellsville to as big as Shawnee Mis- sion North. Regionals were held Janu- ary 17th and 18th at Hayden where LeeAnn Seager and Allen Sylvester were on the negative and Donna Gar- ies and Collene McCarter were on the affirmitive. The first and second place winners went to state in Salina on Jan- uary 24th and 25th. This years Debaters are; first row: Tom Short t, sr; Donna Gar ies, jr; LeeAnn Seager, jr; Lori Samuelson, jr; Collene McCarter, jr; second row: Pat Foltz, coach; Kathy Jones, soph; Allen Sylvester, fr; David Simonson, fr. Forensics started out the season with a first place win at Council Grove qualifying several people for state. In Original Oration Lynda Harshbarger, sr; took first place, Jana Adams, jr; took second. In Solo Dramatics Lori Grannell, sr; took first and Terri To- bias. jr; took second. In Duet Acting Bryant Mckee, sr; and Tony Espinosa, soph; took second. In solo Humorous Llara Karnowski, sr; took first and Bryant McKee, sr; took second. In Im- provised Duet Acting Llara Karnowski and Tom Shortt, sr; took third and qualified for state festival. Darrin Sim- mer, jr; has qualified for state in Duet Acting and Humorous Interpretation. State will be held at Salina Central on May 1 Oth. The forensics team con- sists of: Seniors; Llara Karnowski, Bry- ant McKee, Tom Shortt, Lynda Harsh- barger, Angie Booth, Jerrod Gerstner, Lori Grannell, Sean Cordry. Juniors: Darrin Simmer, Lori Samuelson, Terri Tobias, Jana Adams. Sophomores: Kathy Jones. Freshman: Kathy Shcon- ing, and Shane Harrison. 51 Forensics P cr}ine Ever changing field attracts students, requires teachers to receive continual training. “A very exciting, but challenging field” is the way Mrs. Mary Dawson describes the world of business. The majority of business classes are filled to the limit. Even though Mrs. Lana Northup’s classroom is on third floor and separated from the other two busi- ness classrooms, which are located on first, it doesn’t keep students from at- tending her class. Business classes are attended by mainly upperclassmen, both juniors and seniors. Mrs. Dawson likes to refer to her classroom as an office. Therefore, she demands an ‘‘of- fice atmosphere” during class. ‘‘Since we are living in an electronic computer age, business classes are more essen- tial than ever before. With the upgrad- ing in office equipment our business teachers must expand their knowledge by updating their own education. ” The benefits of business classes are endless. When a semester or year of a class in business is completed, a stu- dent often ends up with an employable skill or at least skills than can be used in ones personal life. Touch-method in keyboarding is also used efficiently when entering information on a com- puter. This past August a grant proposed by Mrs. Dawson was approved. The state of Kansas matched the school money to buy a number of new com- puters for the department. Before the end of this school year the department should have five new Apple lie com- puters plus additional software to use. Future plans are to eventually replace all of the existing typewriters with Ap- ple lie computers. Several changes have been made in Mrs. Dawson and Mrs. Peggy Len- herr’s classrooms this year. In October ceiling fans were installed. This helps ventilate the windowless rooms. The fans have shown a tremendous im- provement in the temperature in the computer room; the computers are not apt to breakdown as easily in a well ventilated room. Mrs. Dawson is in her thirteenth year of teaching business at Wamego High. She teaches her students in an “office environment. Her job is to teach accounting I, II; computer BA- SIC; keyboarding III; word processing I, II, III; record management; and elec- tronic calculators. Mrs. Lenherr is in her sixteenth year of teaching at WHS. Her schedule of classes includes keyboarding I, II; shorthand I, II; and junior high key- boarding. Mrs. Northup is in her sixth year of teaching at WHS. She teaches num- berous classes that have emphasis on the business law. Her duties include basic business, business law, real es- tate, insurance, and a new class this year, computer literacy. Thing are on a continuous upswing in the business department. The com- mon phrase “business is booming” can be applied to this department at Wa- mego High. The more interesting the teacher makes an assignment, the less likely one is apt to fall asleep. Mrs. Northup is shown using worksheets as one method of prevention. Learning shorthand is a traditional step in achieving the goal of secretarial training. Kendra Simmer takes advantage of free class time to work in her assignment. Basic business is often thought of as lots of homework”, but as shown here, it can also be a time for Christy Zahm. to share ”the latest gossip”. Suzanne Brazzle. senior, has been enrolled in business classes for the past four years. She enjoys the freedom being Mrs. Lenherr s teacher’s aide first hour. Classes Basic Business Business Law Insurance Real Estate Computer Literacy Computer BASIC Computer Acctg Keyboarding Word Processing Accounting Record Managemen Elec. Calculators Mary Dawson P 9gy Lenherr Lana Northup 53 Clubs Clubs Clubs FFA FHA Y Teens 54 59 Stuco NHS Science Club 60-63 Rodeo Spanish Club AFS 6465 FBLA 66 67 Booster W- Club 6869 Spirit Club Thespians 70-72 Worth the wait in . . . Leadership is developed Future Farmers of America, bet- ter known as FFA, is an organiza- tion that is designed to develop ag- ricultural leadership by way of learning through involvement. This teaches the students to be responsi- ble, honest, and fair in life. Another objective of the FFA is to educate young persons who are interested in an ag-related career. This is done by keeping records, learning compentancy skills, class- room discussion, and attending educational contests sponsored by the FFA. The chapter kicked the year off with a trip to the state fair in Hutch- inson. Following soon was the dis- trict entamology contest and then land judging. The chapter placed second at district land judging but fell to fourth at the state contest. October 23, the officer team at- tended the District Leadership School. In November, thirteen members attended National Con- vention in Kansas City, Missouri. Public speaking contests were held on December 9 at Marysville. The new year began and with it came a contest new to Wamego FFA. This was the Farm Manage- ment contest which Wamego hadn’t been to for many years. Three sen- iors went and were proud of their third place finish. The chapter also conducts a safe- ty and BO AC project each year. This year's safety program was called Mr. Yuk. The FFA, in con- junction with St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, taught grade school chil- dren about poisons and how they can harm you. The BOAC, Building Our Ameri- can Communities, project for this year included constructing a tool room in the Vo-ag shop and re- painting a community hall at Wells Creek. In the middle of February, the Wamego chapter celebrated Na- tional FFA week. During the week, farm related activities and the sweetheart contest were held. March 1 at the FFA-FHA dance it was announced that Krista Coon, junior, was the 1986 FFA sweet- heart. Monday, April 21, five members went to district banquet in Hiawa- tha. Krista Coon, junior, was a dis- trict sweetheart candidate. Doug Holle, junior, was a candidate for district president. Steven Holz, George Stutzman, and Don Zerbe, seniors, went as voting delegates. The year ended with the annual banquet where achievements are recognized. The 1985-86 school year was a big success for the FFA in contests and in developing lead- ership abilities. 54 fUTURE FARMERS OFAMERICA FFA members 1st row-George Stutzman, Doug Holle, Steven Holz, Don Zerbe, Darrin Stewart, Dwayne Wohler, Jerry Walsh, and Mark Bejot, advisor. 2nd row-Eamest White, Kent Worrel, Paul Eichem, Christie Zahm, Scott Cassity, Vince Burgess, Norman Sutzman, Daren Davies. 3rd row-Jessica Carlson, Sara Bandel, Brett Evins, Matt York, Damon Diederich, Brian Hieger, Marla Hieger, Lorrie Fairchild. 4th row Brad Rose, Kenny Whearty, Pam Bennett, Brian Evans, Vaughn Burgess, Glenn Brunkow, Tom Coon, Tommy Mazer, j Jerry Blackford. National Convention -Safety Award, bronze Recognized In Courtesy Crops State Convention State Cold Emblem Safety. 4th Chapter. 12th Alumni Cold Affiliate Century Award Contests 2nd in District Land Judging Steven Holz.bth ind. 4th in State Land Judging Steven HoU.Sth ind Kent Worrel. 12th ind -3rd in Farm Management Steven Hob. 2nd ind Leadership School Ritual.5th Par law.bth Informa non.6th ■3rd in Wamego Livestock Contest Ross Spohn. 4th ind Dwayne Wohler. 7th ind Steven Holz. 12th ind 4th in District Livestock Contest Doug Holle. 9th ind District Profeoenctet Feed Crain Production. 1st-Steven Holz Oil Crop Production. 1st-Steven Holz Diversified Crop Pro- duction. 1st Steven Holz Cereal Grain Produc lion. 1st Steven Holz Home and Farmstead Impro- vement.2nd Steven Holz Oil Crop Production. 1st m State Steven Holz Production Proficiency $100 Award Steven Holz Fort Scott Aggie Day Contests 4th m Farm Management Steven Holz.4th ind George Stutzman. 5th ind 3rd in Freshman speech. Sarah Bandel 8th in Senior speech. George Stutzman Blue Valley Livestock Contest 5th. Sara Bandel V c T,°v 3 On March 1. Doug Holle and Krista Coon, juniors, were crowned Mr. FHA and FFA sweetheart at the FFA FHA dance. Juniors. Brad Rose. Doug Holle. Dar- rin Stewart. Daren Davies, and sen ior. Don Zerbe. get ready for the annual fall homecoming parade. Seniors. Don Zerbe. Steven Holz. and George Stutzman. have been members of the FFA for four years and have won numerous awards. 55 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Executive Board plans busy year hard work pays off In the 1985-86 school year, Wamego High School students were more enthusiastic about things that were happening around them. This fact remained the same for the Wamego Future Homemakers of America chapter. The executive board knew that they had a busy year ahead of them when they started planning the organization’s activites. The school year started off well with a bananna split party in September. The purpose of this party was to make people aware of FHA and for new members to become acquainted with the organization. Even though the chapter wasn’t as large as it has been in years past, the members in this organization were hard workers and got things done. In October, FHA members were especially busy with the District D Fall Conference that was held in Wamego. Amy Blume, district D president, was in charge of this meeting. Over 400 people from schools in northeast Kansas participated in this conference. It took a lot of dedication and hard work from the members of the Wamego chapter to make this convention a success. One of the goals of this chapter was to help the elderly and try to get to know them better. In December a Christmas party was held for the residents of Northview. A potluck dinner was also held in April at Northview. The national FHA week was an exciting one. The annual Mr. FHA contest was held and also many other home economic related activities during the week. At the end of the year came the chapter banquet. This was held to recognize the achievements of the year. Also at the end of the year, members went on the annual field trip to Kansas City. This was a very exciting year for the FHA chapter. All of the members and sponsors hard work and the dedication paid off. 56 FHA members: Row 1-Lisa Niedfeldt, Angela Hesse. Martha Carnahan. Kim Underhill, Kathy Jones. Christine Benton. Laura Bevitt. Penny Prockish. Karen Piper, and Ronni Sue Sunley. Row 2-Lori Bairow, Dawn Robertson. Donna Careis. Krista Coon, Laura Collins, Angie Cook. Tina Casper. Nancy Casey, and Carrie Kalivoda. Row 3-Jayme Hofmann. Angela Foltz. Diane Blanka. Christina Howard, Ursula Auer. Lora Ubel, Denise Holle, and Jennifer Vawter. Row 4-Amy Blume. Barbara Sunley, advisor. Shannon Wright. Jeff Lang. Bryant McKee. Richie Chrest. Curtis Eckart. and Sharon Bairow. Seniors, Christina Howard and Martha Carnahan seem to be enjoying their own little joke while freshman Angela Foltz seem many miles away in her own thoughts. During this meeting that was held in Mrs. Sunley s room plans were developed for the annual Christmas Party that is held for the residents of the retirement center called Northview. Helping the elderly is a major goal of FHA. Camp at Emporia Bananna Split Party Fall Conference at Wamego Northview Christmas Party FHA week Northview Potluck Chapter Banquet Kansas City Field Trip On a hot, blistering summer day. the FHA bananna split party welcomed a cool change. Commitment and hard work are some of the responsibilities that a district officer has to face. Amy Blume. senior, was elected district D president for the 1985- 86 school year. A r Y-TEENS Devoted to serving others On a warm eve in August four juniors and two seniors met to de- termine the goals and activities that Wamego s largest service organiza- tion. Y Teens, would carry out dur- ing the 1985-1986 school year. To some, the numerous plans and ideas seemed to be too much. But to others, who believed in the traditions of the club, it seemed to be the year they had waited for. Not many clubs can run efficient- ly with students branching out on so many different limbs. Yet, for the most part, Y-Teens has proved it is capable of doing just this, which creates a learning experience for many. Committees form the organiza- tion. from planning the freshman sneak to producing the revived tra- dition of the snowball dance; and becoming a trained unit for the blood mobile project. Maybe Y-Teens cannot boast it has changed the lives of all mem- bers. for the key is involvement and not all members care to be in- volved. But for the freshman that holds the hand of the timid senior giving blood for the first time, or the senior who hands the mother of 4 children the package of gifts that will restore the image of Santa Claus and the groceries that will feed their hungry mouths at Christ- mas dinner. A bond is formed and a smile or a tear lingers in her mem- ory. Maybe the true definition of the group can be best explained by Jana Adams, junior, active member on the state and local level, “Y Teens is a unique club, in that it is devoted almost entirely to serving others — both at a state and local level. I personally have gained much from Y-Teens as it has taught me to consider others first; and by doing this I have grown as a person. The club promotes good values, which are especially important in today 's society. Y-Teens is definite- ly a positive force in the lives of many girls. Jana Adams and Lisa St rein er Y Teen members T Hoogendoom. S HI.tnk.i. G B vrow. K Winkler. A Michaels. S Mclnteer. M Manning. K Brunkow. T Morris. A Taggart. L Ubel. D Holle. 7 Parrish. B Budden. C Todd. K Schoning. A Fox. A Haller. J Gabrys. S Pageler. J Releford. J Mat ike. B Roscovious. A Moore. C McCarter. .1 Asbury. Y Car ley. J Blazer. S. Rankin. C Range. C Benton. J Rush. K Peek. K Hendricks. M Winkler. L Beiter. K Underhill. D Blanka. T Casper. M Simmons. K VanRysselburghe. A Cook. J Tessendorf. L. Collins. S Jones. J Vawter. L Bairow. P Prockish. A Hesse. L Niedfeldt. A Booth. C Rafferty. K Simmer. M Tauer. C Miller. D Wilson. A Blume. L Bevitt. 5. Sack rider. D. Palenski. L Gran nett. I- Samuelson. L Karnowski. L Stremer. K Frisbie. K Miller. L Harsh barger. J. Adams. K Seamans. K Ebert. M Belin. Mrs Fanshier. S Pauley. S Ward. “Y-Teens is definitely a positive force in the lives of many girls.” Jana Adams, jr. and J. Peterson 58 1985 Y teen sponsored activities Freshman sneak breakfast in the park Bloodmobile Provided X mas for family Snowball dance Carnation sales for Heart Association Heart Sisters Hug Day Y-Teen Week Senior Farewell Performing the dirty work Lori Gran- net I. pres . and Angie Booth, sr . staple tags to the carnations sold to benefit the heart foundation V Katie Winkler, soph . finds 'coupons for hugs, ' given b Yjeens. most popular to all students on Feb 14th Cuddling for the camera, sophomores Jeff Wilson and Sherri Ward, “ham-it up at the first snowball dance. Jan 3rd. Captured by the awe. junior Lisa Stremer and her date Roger Ward, boogie to the beat as 400 pastel snowflakes and silver stars dangle from balloons creating a stunning ef feet Smiles of appreciation escape the faces of many Y Teens, like Kristy Frisbie. as they read the messages of their secret “heart sisters.'' part of the traditional Valentine s celebration 59 STUCO Free admission, soft drinks, and food drew a crowd when Student Government sponsored MORP. Brian Rose and Beth Trippett were among those who danced in the old gym. which was decorated with newspaper and old tires. Helped with enrollment process-tours Opening assembly-first day of school Regional StuCo Conference Speaker. Mark Mayfield Obtained pop machine Student Government es- tablished itself as an orga- nized body working for the betterment of WHS for the first time during 1985-86. The year kicked off with a newly adopted constitution and executive officers enthu- siastic from StuCo Camp. Traditional dances and as- semblies filled the year. New this year were the Re- gional StuCo Conference, teacher birthday treats, and the pop machine — which added more than $2,000 to the Student Government treasury. The most important thing to develop this year was the mutual respect between Stu- dent Government and the ad- ministration. The two are now working towards com- mon goals, with open-min- dedness present on either side. Working together Student Government and NHS coordinated an attractive student lounge area ( NHS ) Coordinating lounge Honor roll signs Concession stands Tapping ceremony Induction ceremony on first floor J Adams. A Blum . D Ganns no! pictured in group National Honor Society The four pastel yellow walls that make up the student lounge at WHS have seen a lot of changes during the 1985-1986 school year. This is due to a lot of hard creative work done by the 1985-1986 National Honor Society members. This year, as in the past, the organization strived to bring better quality to the surrounding environment. The chapter decided to create a student lounge for the students to relax in before school or during lunch. This provided students the opportunity to relax, study and or, be with friends. The chapter started the project in mid-December. In January, an octangular structure with benches around it was installed. The center displays greenery donated by Flowers by Jan. The structure was constructed by District 320 carpenter. Jack Collins, at a cost of approximately $500. The money was provided by the school board and NHS. Additional changes took place during two days of vacation in March. The members spent the two days painting the walls to give the area a more comfortable feeling. The first day of vacation was spent painting the four walls a pastel shade of mauve and the second day was spent painting a decorative strip in a darker shade of mauve. Final additions will include a clock to be placed above the bulletin board and additional benches are to be constructed and installed over the summer. Besides coordinating the lounge area, the 1985-1986 members raised money in concession stands during the basketball season and carried on the tradition of recognizing honor roll students by placing special signs on the lockers. On March 27. twenty-one upperclassmen were recognized at a tapping ceremony. The ceremony included remarks by Dr. B.J. Kerr, director of special services. Principal Rick Doll. NHS Advisor Judy Rush, the faculty council, and present members. The faculty council was comprised of Mr. Glynn. Mrs. Crosson. Mr Patton, Mrs. Lenherr, and Mr. Simpson The new members include seniors LORI BAIROW. LAURA BEVITT, ANGIE BOOTH. AMY BLUME. SEAN CORDRY. RICHIE CHREST. GINGER MILLER. LISA NIEDFELDT and juniors JANA ADAMS. ROXANNE ALTHOUSE, ROB BARTH. BRYCE BELLINDER. SONYA BLANKA. CLAY BRETHOUR, KRISTY FRISBIE. DONNA GARIES. DOUG HOLLE. JIM HOUSER. JEFF LANG. KIM SEAMANS, and KRISTI VANRYSSELBURGH. The honorary member of this year is MRS. INEZ OWENS who is a former Wamego school teacher. The new members were formally inducted on May 8 at a special induction ceremony held in the new Senior Citizen and Community Center in downtown Wamego. - SCIENCE CLUB)- First row: Lori Bairow, president; Robby Barth, Vice presSean Cordry, secretary; Kurt Conradt. Dave Zerbe, Karen Piper, Lonny Casper. Jeff Taggart. Mike O'Leary, sponsor. Second row: David York, Jim Houser. Bryce Bellinder. treasurer. Diane Blanka, Kim Underhill. Todd Carley. Kyle Abel. Kyle Parks. Thomas Ehler Third row Penny Prockish. Lisa Niedfeldt, Angela Hesse. Martha Carnahan. Chris Hupe. Allen Sylvester, Mike Rush. Scott Fincham. Mary Schon- ing Fourth row: Laura Collins. Colleene McCarter. Amy Jones. Sonya Blanka. Linda Bieter, Jay Childs. Thomas McKenna. Feb. IS. 1986. Dr Thompson, a K State University Engineering professor, introduced the students to Robotics. 62 Allen Sylvester, freshmen, placed first in Biological field at this year's Regional Science Fair, which qualified him for international competition in Fort Worth. Texas. Hard work pays off at Fair Todd Corley, junior, spent months on the project. L U S T He placed 1st in Physical Science, sending him to Internationals in Fort Worth. Texas The main objective of Science Club is to organize the annual Regional Sci- ence Fair which is held in Wamego. There are about 250 projects entered. Students work for months on projects which are classified in categories such as: Physics. Biology. Chemistry, Earth Science, or Physical Science. Each project is viewed individually by the judges. There are four divisions in which a project may be entered de- pending on the age of the students, Elementary K-3, Intermediate 4-6, Ju- nior 7-8, or Senior 9-12. Awards are awarded in each division under each category. The top Biological and Phys- ical Science projects are entitled to go to the International Science Fair. This year Todd Carley, junior, placed first in the PhysiceJ, and Allen Sylvester, 2-tridecanon Activities Science Fair Field trips Guest speakers Dance freshman, placed first in the Bio- logical Science. Lori Bairow, sen- ior, was chosen as an alternate. These three students will be able to attend Internationals in Fort Worth, Texas. Science Club also tries to expose students to new informations and find unanswered questions. They take field trips such as the trip to K State to view the Nuclear Reactor and to Wolf Creek power plant. Guest speakers, who are authorities in particular fields, are invited to the club meetings to share informa- tion and to answer questions in var- ious fields of science. Kim Underhill Junior Awards Sonya Blanka- Sen. Physics 3rd Todd Carley■ Sen. Earth Science 1st. Army Award Kurt Conradt Sen Physics 4th. U.S. Airforce-Engineering Sean Cordry- Sen. Computers 2nd. U.S. Airforce Math. Army Award Lori Banow- Sen. Biology 2nd. Kodak Award 1st. National Council of Teachers. National Assoc, of Biology Teachers. Army Award Matt Ehrenberg- Sen. Computers 1st. U.S. Airforce- Computers. Army Award Allen Sylvester- Sen. Biology 1st. Kodak Award 2nd. U.S. Airforce- Microbiology. Army Award Kim Underhill Sen. Chemistry 5th. Army Award Hours of hard work pay off as Lori Bairow. senior, placed 2nd in the Biological field, sending her to Internationals as an alternate Field trips change the typical everyday rou- tine and help the mind expand into a fun way of learning. Jim Houser, junior: Curtis Eckart. Lisa Niedfeldt and Lori Bariow. sen- iors. view the reactor at KSU. ( SPANISH ) sharing culture Spanish Club was busy earning money and sharing the Spanish cul- ture with others during the school year. Raffling cakes and managing the concession stand at varsity foot- ball games were their biggest mon- ey makers. They plan to spend the money on a trip at the end of the year. Like years in the past, the club held a pinata party for the third graders. After a brief explanation of the history of the pinata, the third graders were divided into groups and assigned to a pinata. The children eagerly rushed to the pinatas to burst them. Because the pinatas were store bought, they were constructed of a heavy card- board making them nearly impossi- ble to break. After many well-spent tries, the club members finally turned the pinatas upside down, dumping the candy on the floor. Although problems had occured, the third graders went away with smiles on their faces, candy in their tummies, and a word search in their hands to keep them busy the rest of the day. Rodeo Club is a small organiza- tion consisting of six members and two sponsors, Mr. Hartwich and Mr. Ryser. “The club hopes to in- crease the number of members as the years go on”, said Tammy ' Payne, president. But being a small club did not slow the enthusiasm of the Rodeo club. The club goes to all local rodeos that do not conflict with school schedules. The club had planned to go to the American Roy- al, but because of school conflicts, they were not able to go. The club members did purchase jackets to wear in pride of their club. CRODiOl Jay Childs. Chris King. Scott Eckart, Mrs Grunewald, Christine Benton, Lisa Cruze. Nikki Dechairo. Kathy Schoning, Martha Carnahan. Dawn Althouse. Rox- ane Alt house. Mary Schoning. Marla Hieger. and Karen Piper Dawn Althouse. president; Roxane Althouse. vice-president; and Mary Sctfoning. secretary treasurer Mr Hartwich. Lori Hall. Pam Bennett. Samantha Hercules. Tammy Payne. Lori Sisson, and Gail Magnett. ( AFS ) Katie, Sean, and Ursula Katie Holle, graduate of 1985 from WHS, was the guest of a nor- wegian family. In Norway, Katie at- tended a private school. While en- rolled in this school, she was only able to visit her host family on weekends. Katie had a hard time learning the language, so naturally her closest friends were English speaking girls from England that shared Katie's classes. The club is very proud of Katie, but even happier to sponsor two foriegn exchange students, Ursula Auer and Sean MacNaughten. For the first time in her life Ursula, from Austria, was able to play basket- ball. She also participated in tennis, playing number two singles and number one doubles with Kristi VanRusselburghe. Sean, who was already fairly Americanized, was able to play American football for his first time. In New Zealand, his homeland, Sean played rugby in- stead of football. The club was busy selling holly again this year for Christmas. They also worked concession stands, held a progressive supper in Octo- ber, and planned an International Dinner in March. Tim Cook. Bryce Bellinder. Joel Meister. Jerrod Gerstner. Tom Shortt. Lonnie Casper. Darin Sim- mer. Deanna Williams. Steph Ran- kin. Candy McNickle. Karlene Lin- denmuth. Shannon Wright. Penny Prokish, Llara Karnowskt, DeAnn Wilson. Ginger Miller. Kim Miller. Lori Granneli. Lisa Streiner. Ronni Sue Sunley. Angela Hesse. Mindy Tauer. Neljean Reavis. Kendra Sim mer. Lori Samuelson, Kristi VanRus- selburghe. Lee Ann Seager. Donna Garies. Tina Casper. Kim Seamans, president; Martha Carnahan, vice president; Sonya Blanka. secretary; Jana Adams, treasurer; Ursula Auer. Sean MacNaughten. Mr Seamans. Bryant McKee. Vince Burgess - FBIA )- Contest Bring Back Memories As we traveled to FBLA contest I reflected on some of my high school memories. I had only truly dedicated myself to two clubs for the entire four years of high school and FBLA was one of them. I remembered joining my freshman year simply because Kelli and I though it'd be fun to be the only two freshmen in the club. We took test after test, but never placed at district or state. It wasn't discouraging though; we made many friends — most of them upperclassmen. My sophomore year was different though; I finally placed at district. It was both exciting and rewarding to receive the recognition. Taking the time to answer each question (rather than blackening any oval, which many students resort to during tedious testing) had paid off. They say taking tests is good experience because one must take tests throughout life, especially in high school and college. The more tests one takes, the easier the process becomes and by my junior year, taking FBLA tests was almost enjoyable. I continued to place in several events at district and taking tests was transformed into a positive experience. I no longer suffered from the anxiety of excessive worry before testing. At state. Kelli Ebert. Kim Miller, and I received one of the greatest surprises (and highlights) of our high school years. We placed first in the State of Kansas in Entrepreneurship II. In July, we traveled to Houston. Texas, to compete on the national level. Again, we made even more friends and the memories are nothing short of priceless. My senior year emphasized another purpose of FBLA. probably the most important of all — exposure to the business world. All of those tests I had taken had given me knowledge of the various business fields, whether it was the Clerk-Typist I test (which could lead to a career as a clerk-typist) or the Accounting I test (which could lead to a career as an accountant or C.P. A ). Mrs. Dawson began giving last minute instructions as we neared the campus; I was shaken into the present and tucked my memories away. As we departed the bus and headed to the first general session. I concluded FBLA had given me friends, testing experience, and knowledge. By Amy Blume FBLA Office Procedures Lori Samuelson 4th Consumer Education Lori Samuelson 2nd. Tina Casper 5th Business Math Brenda Budden 4th Vocabulary Miller. Ebert. Blume 1st Human Relations Lori Samuelson 5th Records Management Kelli Ebert 1st. Lisa Niedfeldt 2nd. DeAnn Wilson 5th Business Graphics Lisa Streiner. Debbie Streiner 4th Entrepreneurship II Cook. L. Streiner. Con radt 4 th Real Estate Tim Cook 3rd Stenographer II Lisa Niedfeldt 1st Accounting II Angie Booth 1st. Kim Miller 4 th. Kelli Ebert 5th Data Processing Concepts Tim Cook 4th Business Letterwriting Steph Rankin 1st. Lisa Niedfeldt 3rd Current Events Conradt. Cook. Jones 5th Stenographer I Tina Casper 1st. Donna Gareis 2nd. Kim Seamans 3rd Accounting I Donna Gareis 3rd Awards Business Law Tim Cook 4th, Kim Miller 5th Federal Income Tax Angie Booth 5th Entrepreneurship I Kathy Jones 4th Economics Darin Simmer 4th Clerk Typist II Donna Gareis 5th Business Report Writing Lisa Niedfelt 2nd. Lisa Streiner 3rd Electronic Calculator Kelli Ebert 5th Clerk Typist I Amy Blume 2nd. Kelli Ebert 3rd Business English Kim Miller 1st State Contests Kelli Ebert General Business 3rd Kelli Ebert Insurance 5th Amy Blume Records Management 3rd Steph Rankin Business Letter Writing 5th Amy Blume 10 Key 1st Lisa Niedfeldt 10-key 5th Donna Gareis Job Interview 1st Donna Gareis Clerk Typist II 5th Lisa Niedfeldt Stenographer II 1st 66 Kelli Ebert. Kim Miller, and Amy Blume qualified for nationals in Entrepreneurship which enabled them to spend five days in Houston. Texas. b Pizza Party at Showbiz District Contests National officers speak Easter Bake sale Concession stand state cross country State contest Cookie O'Grams Made cupcakes for all business owners Ice Cream Bar Angel-star exchange X mas Party Chamber of Commerance Guest speakers Darin Simmer, junior, who is FBLA reporter, listens to state and national officers as they talk about up coming plans for next year. Lisa Niedfeldt and Tim Cook, seniors, have been in FBLA for two years Lisa qualified for nationals this year. FBLA members, front row: Lisa Streiner; Presi- dent. Steph Rankin: Vice-President. Amy Blume: Secretary. Donna Careis: Treasurer. Kim Miller: Historian. Kelli Ebert. Parlimentar tan. Darin Simmer: Reporter. Tim Cook; Pho tographer. Second row: Kurt Con radt. Kim Sea- mans. Tina Casper. Lori Samuelson. Lori Gran nell. DeAnn Wilson. Giner Miller. Karen Piper. Third row: Lisa Niedfeldt. Tami Hoogendorn. Jennifer Vawter, Joe! Meister. Sean McNaughten. Tammy Rhea. Candy McNickle. Roxanne Althouse; Fourth row Mrs. Dawson, sponsor. Brenda Budden. Chelli Range. Kathy Jones. Lynda Harshbarger. Tom Shortt. Angie Booth, and Mrs. Lenherr. sponsor. C W-CLUB ) Every student who wants to join W-Club has to earn his membership by lettering in some sport. So this is not just a club you can choose and pay your dues to be a member it makes it an honor to be in W-Club. The club is well accepted by all ath- letes. This year’s homecoming was sponsored by W-Club and they will also sponsor the spring athletic ban- quet. For money making projects they sold Cross Country State T- shirts and had cake raffles. Presi- dent Ginger Miller, senior, said “With the $1400 we raised we want to organize something fun and interesting for our members, maybe a trip to a Kansas City Royals game this summer. ” The following athletes are W- Club members: Seniors-Llara Kar- nowski, Ginger Miller, Mindy Tauer, Lynda Harshbarger, Kim Miller, Richie Chrest, Bryant McKee, Curtis Ekart, Michelle Be- lin, Laura Bevitt, Kurt Conradt, Jerrod Gerstner, Lori Grannell, An- gie Booth, Shannon Wright, Sean McNaughten, Tom Shortt, Ursula Auer, Vince Burgess, and Deanne W-Club officers are: Seniors. Ginger Miller. Richie Chrest. Mindy Tauer. and Llara Karnowski. Lynda Harshbarger was one of our 5 starters in basketball this year. Jana Adams showed some good ability in bas- ketball this year. Wilson. Juniors-Jeff Lang, Angie Cook, LeeAnn Seager, Russel Tor- rey, Neljean Reavis, Jimmy Houser, Thomas Vanderbilt, Thane Brethour, Clay Brethour, Mary Schoning, Kristi VanRysselburghe, Karlene Lindenmuth, Candy McNickle, Jana Adams, Bryce Bel- linder, Roxane Althouse, Lisa Streiner, and Ronnie Winterman. Mrs. Shortt, mother of senior. Tom Shortt. encourages her son to pin his opponent. C BOOSTER CtUB ] Wamego Coop. Worthing Standard Station Leo Tauer Family Farm Bureau R M Texaco Richard Chrest Family Bills Service Max's Body Shop Errol Carley Family The Last Stop Dyer's IGA Carroll Carley Family Jett's Supply NAPA Yeager's Western Auto Dwayne A Susan Stewart Flowers by Jan Vanderbilts Harry Gutt Family Ks Farm A Home Wamego Health Mart Drug Danny Ward Family Me Kowen Jacobson Ins. Wamego Home Furnishing Evelyn A Dennis Pageler Lewis Chevrolet OidsmobJe Inc. Simmer Floral Mariyn A Thomas D. Shortt Lichtenhan Hardware Wamego Telephone Co Jerry A Chris Wilson Dr Gail H McPeak Walt A Ruth Stebert Virginia A Don Wmsor Wamego Times Dr Jay A Dr. Eric Wisdom Eichem Family Ebert Construe Co. Inc. Kaw Valely Pharmacy Robert Roscovius Moorman's Food Co. Dr Verne Claussen Margret A Harold Wilson Quality Oil Dave A Janett Mite Calhe A Jim Hildebrand PR W Dr. William Ditto A Dr. Steven Norris Penny Wika Rick's Body Shop Bates Robert K Glover Wamego Farm Center The First National Bank Romona Travis Wamego Electric. Inc. Wamego Medical Center James A Donna Pauly Kaw Valley Women's Health Dicks Dental Ceramics John A Joleen Lang Center Butler Plumbing James DeBord Kreem Kup Kaw Valley State Banks Karl Lmdenmuth Mahar Salvage Duckwalls Tom Wilson Family Meinhardt Farm Equip. Inc. Westgate Wheel Alignment A Junior Clark Family Eckhart Country Salon Balancing R Barker Wamego Vet. Clinic Home Satellite Video Gail McPeak Bit O'Gold Cheese Quality Parts. Inc. Dwight Burgess Oswalt Body Shop Mode O'Day Bill Bradford Kaw Processing Plant Dutch Mill Inn Diane Miller Wamego Floral Columbia Savings Kenneth Reavis Family Huff Paint Co. Friendly Cooker Sue A Mike McKee The Store Attorney John Watt Dick's Thriftway Howell Lumber Parents give support to kids Booster Club is organized and formed by the athletes parents and also supported by them and many business institutions in Wamego. This year the club sponsored the concession stands for all home ath- letic events and turned over $1000 to different classes and organiza- tions after the fall sports. They also furnished memorymate photos for the sport of choice for all senior athletes and scholarship letters to the students that participated in two sports and maintain a 3.0 aver- age. But the athletes don 7 just get material support, those parents also travel to the sports events with them to give our athletes the spirit they need to be successful. All the excitement is obvious in these par- ents’ faces. ( SPIRIT Spirit Club members include: to to bottom, left to right. J. Crosson. D. Streiner. M Manning. C. Taylor. P. Bennett. U. Auer. S. Ward. S. Mclnteer. A. Haller. S. Paugler. J. Gabries, J. Overby. L. Collins. M Norton. D. Robertson. K. Coon. D. Caries. K Sim mer. K. Seamans. M. Simmons. J. Adams. S. Jones. R. Sunley, J. Jensen. L. Karnowski. L. Grannell. P. Prockish. L. Bevitt. A Blume. D Wilson. G. Miller. L. Harshbarger. M Carnahan. A. Hesse. L. Bairow. J. Blaser. S. Burgess. J. Matske. L Niedfelt. B Budden. A. Moore, B. Roscovious. S. Pau- ley. D. Palenske, Y. Carley, D. Scritchfield. K Piper. K Swarthort. S. Sackrider, A Booth. C Hildebrand. C. Rafferty. K Fris- bie, T. Tobias. S. Rankin. L. Streiner. M Bjorling. S. Cordry. K. Conradt. C. Benton. C McCarter.. D. Coon. J. Tessendorf. Bopping to the beat Lisa Streiner. jr, and Angie Booth, sr. find fun in the routine called rock around the clock The pep as sembly was the finale to the February 23-28 spirit week. rrj, a rt AlfU ft • MM being a , 9irk drearnj They They can jump- ' ■ gras i � ihehundreth 1 Angl(3 ,e f'9 son9is a real cheer HS senior. p of both lifter be,n9tLf squads an and basTtb,Tr years pr°b 'he ,oy Tore regarding- fact that dont T-Tdenhty ‘TTbl ' toIM” ef$ ii i vi hat w 50 ileaders marvel at Many cheT'en bought with the_ ...Id have been -------- , i. j’, success is en key to the squad® the The k nd caring-, At onal and planning an r s per team 9°a's hool spmt. nU , cheer to chang chat(itude towf jnitiate change the fhree. was fo sfay ledeT:,Tnride and,‘he as |j(tle tough ketball ,.njforms Many P what it and camp heT they veSfi „ Anglt deBut-mo®‘ of Sars. � takes- But dreds o c' do pay stat«; : ' hoUrs of pr ‘“c muscles- Emp°r’a 0 At the spird carn.Fe squ ad won J —- .. p0otoan -Camp ba® ar, ados fhg excited a bo j,er eye. d about withatwmk asalittle r'fndatthe soap 9-ardrop?ing Now lo°k nfootball the$PTliter the St. d has squad f eel confident ly]n in the past few ye ?’ . The {e. •££. fes .-nihility scares everyone sfn,harf i� ,b,! It s hf hiqh school I nd unpre, through S ppiness much l ’ i act was r° 51 eacvTnride «id «he «a jj(t)e toUgh P°s!f'd -The 9oa,s Tsteph Rankin' unif' •• explained i t-isty as cap I� '«S', S Anie iV£ a� «f you feel SP • be cre- really gy and exclW hus(jfles ThiS her spec,al 'fnerky f°0t ates ! . h!c captain- As her way he wonder jJjng, the e jeted face stopPe“ s . sirong volC„ 9 h n« P,,en' m� 5 _ Suspense mounts in the students who at tended the girls sub state tourney. With the sharp decline in active spirit club members this year the cheerleaders began to rely on the student body and parents to cheer for the teams Trials before triumph marks the stage as Angie Booth untwists her bracelet that was snagged as the B ball cheerleaders prepare a stunt for pictures. Yell leaders were a wel- comed addition to this years squad. Smiles and energy escapes from the face of captain Angie Booth as she raises spirit at a junior varsity game Angie was also presi dent of the Spirit Club this year rl THESPIANS Actors organize new vital club Who are actors? Well, they are basically theatrical or motion picture perform- ers, but this is just a definition. Actors are more than people suspect them to be. They are people that bring out their feelings, their ability to be someone different; they are the people that are able to change themselves in a “Pr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde ” manner in front of hundreds of people. The Theatre Production Class, a group of actors, has started a club that brings them together. The club ivas very active 15 or 20 years ago at Wamego High School, but it was disbanned when the drama department became less active. The purpose of the club is to promote high school theatre. Students move up in the organization by working in shows as technical help or as actors. The club is Thespians. During the summer of 1985, Lori Samuelson, Thespian Club President, attended the International Thespian Society Convention in Muncie, Indiana. There she met people from across the United States who were members of Thespian clubs or who were invited to attend to see how much fun Thespians have. As a new club, Thespians started out with a great “push”. Actors from the Theatre Production Class were the first to be able to join. A list of productions and activities were set up. First on the agenda was the Third Annual Gong Show, second was An Evening of Melodramas, then came The Kansas Thespian Convention, and last A Toby Show, was presented by the group. It is a welcome sight to see a group of young people trying for their best. As actors, Thespians display happiness, saddness, and maddness to everyone that truly believes in what they are. All out wackyness exploded at the third annual Gong Show. Acts from Gilligan's Island and Rock Music to the Wamego Raider Yuks pro- vided free expression for everyone involved. Winners this year were Gilligans Island, third place; “The WHS Coaches Spoof , second place and first place went to a duet by Tony Espinosa and Troy Lane, better known as the T T Connection. (Left to Right) Lori Samuelson. President; Darin Simmer. Vice President; Tom Shortt. Secretary; Llara Karnowski. Treasurer; Pat Foltz, sponsor; Terri Tobias. Tim Cook. Lyle Honig. Troy Lane. Kathy Jones. Bryant McKee. Jerrod Gerstner. Andy Ha use. Todd Car ley n 1 - - 72 “I think Thespians is a new challenge. It gives the actors in the school a club of their own. ” -Terri Tobias The Gong Show An Evening of Melodramas The Kansas Thespians Convention A Toby Show (Left to Right) Karlene Lindenmuth, Mindy Tauer. Neljean Reavis, Candy McNickle. Jerrod Gerstner. Andy Hause, Kurt Conradt, Mary Schoning, Deanna Williams, Roxane Alt house. Bryant McKee, Angie Cook. Russell Torrey, Lori Grannell, Kim Swarthout, Karen Piper. Stephanie Pageler, Scott Fincham. Christine Benton, Kathy Jones, Josi Overby, Cindy Hat- field, Amy Michels, Jennifer Hofmann, Sean McNaughten, Sonya Blanka, Alan Garcia. Lora Ubel, Denise Holle, Kathy Schoning, Jenni Rush, Jenifer Tessendorf, Ursula Auer, Shan- non Wright. Collene McCarter. '7 joined S.A.D.D.. because I strongly believe in what it stands for. S.A.D.D. stands for Students Against Driving Drunk. S.A.D.D. does not believe that people should not drink, but we do be- lieve that people should not drink and drive. ” -Mary Schoning (Left to Right) Kim Miller, Ginger Miller. DeAnn Wilson. Llara Karnowski. Angie Booth. Lynda Harshbarger. Tom Shortt. Candy McNickle. De- anna Williams. Karlene Lindenmuth. Richie Chrest. Curtis Eckart. Mr Patton, Jerrod Gerstner. Jim Ebert, Ronnie Winterman, Tony Espinosa. Mark Bjorling. Films at every other meeting S.A.D.D. Dance - February 21 Trooper Gilbert talked about S.A.D.D. at the March 17 PTA meeting N.A.B. contest ■ May 8 Graduation Dance K.C. Chiefs Football Game Movie Night - Dec. 14 Several Huddle Meetings SAPP Driving Drunk is a very controver- sial issue in the U.S. today. One ques- tion that is asked in many schools is: “Do athletics and drunk driving mix? The answer is “NO . Statistics show that young people, many of which are athletes, die every day of this addic- tion. How can this be changed? M.A.D.D., or Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, was started just a few years ago to find an answer. It evolved from major problems that had been erupting all over the U.S. Young adults were not only being murdered by drunk drivers but by themselves. The effects of alcohol and liquor, if consumed only in small quantities, are as powerful as the sleeping pill. M.A.D.D. was set up to bring to- gether mothers from all over the U.S. to end this murderer on the highways. But not only is M.A.D.D. credited for the strong amount of input on this top- ic, but a second association to become anew was S.A.D.D., or Students Against Driving Drunk. As these asso- ciations grew, the problem of driving drunk was somewhat slowed down by laws and ordinances built in many cities. But the problem has not been ended. Still, everyday, somewhere around the U.S., an adult or perhaps a small child has been murdered. When will this stop? Then it is up to us at Wamego High school to stop this kill- FCA . r 73 WORTH THE WAIT IN ... ACTIVITIES DANCES 74 PEP RALLIES 75 HOMECOMINGS 76 78 DRILL TEAM 79 PLA YS 8083 PROM 84 85 GRADUATION 86 87 AWARDS 8889 Dances can help get students together Grab your partner and do-si-do! No. that's not how we danced at W H S. even though we live in a hick town and we go to a small school, we are still just as involved in rock music as our big city equals. The dances wre dominated by the sounds of popular rock played by DJs. The old gym was the setting for most dances I go to dances because I like being with all my friends and having a good time. ” said Regina Hoerner. freshman. Dances are always lots of fun. because I like to dance. adds Pam Rhea, senior. Sometimes [people feel uncomfortable at dances. Perhaps it's because they may not be able to dance as well as others or they feel left out. Alan Michels, junior, said. I sometimes feel like I don’t exist to anyone else. Yet. others feel differently at the dances. Regina Hoerner said. I love to dance, so I never feel out of place. Most students would like to have more dances held, and feel that changes need to be made. I wish the teachers and sponsors would stay out. Sometimes I feel ike they are dancing with me. because they are so close. said Pam Rhea. Dances are held for many reasons. They are money making projects for some clubs and classes. But the biggest reason is to be with friends and have a good time. Pam Rhea sums it up by saying. Dances help get us together and have fun. Precision work can be tough, even for talented cheerleaders like ours. Tensions were set aside as T Tobias. A Booth. K. Frisbie. C Rafferty, and C. Hildebrand focus on their performance during the second pep rally. The band is an essential tradition at our pep rallies. D. Simmer, junior. quickly switches from drum major to trumpet player for the fight song 70'I Pep Rallies build confidence Jen Jensen, junior, loosens up to the DJ's tunes as Dire Straits' ”Money For Nothing” blars throughout the old gym. Expectations soared as the K I L L Squad” (start- ing football team) were introduced by Coach Clark at the fall homecoming pep rally which was at 5th and Mam. in teams as seen by Raiderettes As I sat in my sixth hour Typing I class I could feel the tension rising I glanced at the clock. Oh. no.” it was the time that I had been dreading all day 3:00. I felt my knees shake as I stood-up Slowly I walked to the new gym where the pep assembly was held. The only other people in the new gym were the band preparing to play. I looked around, finally I saw my fellow drill team members Working together had caused us td become close friends: in a way one could almost say we were finally a family. I turned and asked Connie Butler, captain, when we performed She said. Right after Mr. Patton talks. could hear the cheerleaders and yell leaders chanting. We want Coach Patton!” could feel my stomach turn. I wanted to go home and forget the whole thing! Oh. no. Mr Patton is walking away, this means we're next. ” I shuttered as I stood up. Connie waved Jim Simmer in. He headed across the gym with 12 red roses to Shelley Hickman, our sponsor. We had all pitched in to buy them for her Shelley was special to us. As she took them she looked at us and said. You guys!” Well. I thought, this is it ” We (the Raiderettes) walked to our places in front of the student body, our classmates We had grown up with them. Together we had our good times and bad. The pressure of our friends in front of us made us want to strive for perfec- tion. Yet it also caused a strange tension to be in front of them. The familiar rockin’ sound of Smokin' In The Boys' Room” brought us to attention. All eyes were then focused on us. The applause at the end of their performance made all the sweat, exhaustion, and pulled mus cles worthwhile Spirit is built in knowing that all the long hours of practice and performing put into athletics, cheerleading, yell leading, drill team, flag team, band, and choir classes is really rewarding. Spirit was finally here at WHS and it s still growing, it s what made our pep rallies Worth The Wait! Jen Tessendorf. junior Raiderette Geeks gain power! J. Meister, B. McKee. T. Shortt. J. Gerstner, and D Simmer compete for king at the nerd homecoming pep rally. Darin was crowned king by the volleyball team. Burning to the beat students get lost in the rhythm after the victory over Abilene at the sophomore dance. Dec. 14 w o d w Drizzly night is rememberable for Lynda Harshbarger Only when people asked me about homecoming did my stom- ach quiver. I did have reason to feel a little tense. Earlier, before the parade, my cart would not start. I just knew that we would never get one that would start. As I started to get a bad feeling about the upcoming evening someone borrowed a different cart and Dan and I were on our way along the parade route. At last it was game time. As I ar- rived at the field it was misting. My heels stuck in the ground as I walked to the portable to prepare for half- time. After what seemed like only five minutes, we were all in our golf carts waiting to be driven around the field. It was freezing and a light mist was still falling. When I looked around, I no- ticed all of our carts inched around the track and before I knew it, my father was escorting me onto the football field. All five of us awaited the student body’s decision. I honestly didn’t care who became the 1985 Football Home- coming Queen. We had grown up to- gether and were friends. The first name called was Lori's. Then came mine. I was immediately relieved and also excited to know who won. Next was Llara’s name and then Angie’s. Lynda was crowned queen, we all left the field smiling. We were immediately bombarded with people wanting to congratulate us. It was wonderful feel- ing; one that I had never felt before. It didn’t matter that I hadn’t won. The only thing that held importance to me at that time were my friends. I was overjoyed for Lynda, but I was also happy for all of us candidates. We had received an honor that could not be overshadowed. Laura Bevitt, Sr. The Homecoming activities were changed this year due to the inclimate weather. Instead of Powder Puff Football, the locally famous Nerds enter- tained the student body with Nerd” volleyball. Particular interest was centered around Coaches Loring and Mock, who were dressed as female Nerds. Four organizations were in competition for the best float. The Senior class won first place. This is the third year in a row they have won this honor. Lynda Harshbarger. senior Honor Pep member, was crowned the 1985 Football Homecoming Queen on October 11. Lynda has been active in many activities throughout high school. The Football Homecoming Candi- dates are caught here goofing around. They were Angie Booth. Laura Bevitt. Liar a Karnowski. Lori Grannell. and Lynda Harshbarger. Feeling shared One week out of each semester seems different. There is an excitement and ex- hileration that occurs which affects every- one. As the week rolls by this recogniz- able spirit becomes known as Homecom- ing. Homecoming is an annual tradition. As seniors students have waited a long time to either be a candidate or to see their close friends nominated for the honor. Unlike a competition, it is a special time; shared by all, that makes one remember the many special things that are dear, not only to oneself, but to all present. The times he or she has grown, struggled, triumphed or lost with these same friends. One doesn’t just remember whether they were a runner-up or a finalist. They make memories out of the experience during the whole week. The comments of congratulations, balloon-o-grams, special hugs from parents, and winks from friends. Homecoming is a celebration for these special seniors, a thank-you to those that have helped them along, and a promise to those that will follow. 78 19 ( Winter Homecoming court Richie Chrest. King. Liard Karnowski. Queen, and their attendents Jerrod Gerstner and DeAnn Wilson. Bryant McKee and Angie Booth. Curtis Eckart and Lori Grannell. Kurt Conradt and Laura Bevitt. Shannon Wright and Ginger Miller Checking her watch. Ginger Miller, homecoming candidate, sighs a nervous breath of relief Homecoming practice is going right on schedule a Striking out Drill team members Connie Butler. Capt. Sherry Sack rider, sr.; Lisa Cruse, soph.; Jen Tessendorf, jr.; and Regina Hoerner. fr. Connie Butler, jr.. shows all gain from the pains she endured while choreographing many routines. A smile ignites Regina Hoerner's face as she exhibits the confidence gained during her first year in drill team. Jen Tessendorf. jr. ; shows practice can be fun as she rehearses the grand finale for a game performance. Talent has motivated a small group of girls to strike out in new directions creat- ing drill team, revised. A new sponsor, Shelley Hickman, and changing from a class to an extra curricu- lar activity has helped increase responsi- bility among the teammates. They feel the changes have strengthened the group and themselves to become more unified. Since May these lone five have success- fully pulled together by striving to reach their potential while practicing and per- forming. Spirit and school pride has blossomed in the Raiderettes. By innovating style and breaking tradition, the Raiderettes are anticipating growth in future years; becoming one of the most outstanding squads to develop in WHS. Play speaks out Impressions of Teens from the inside Excerpt from Director’s speech before play presented before student body on December 20, 1985. High School students are definitely not all alike. They come in as many varieties as flowers. Theatre teachers across the United States were concerned about the lack of challenging roles available for high school students. It seemed as if the only roles available were adults dealing with situations that only adults would be interested in. Very few meaningful plays were being written about teenagers so the playwrite Peter Dee was commissioned to travel around the United States and visit with high school students and write a play about them. “Voices From High School is the result. If this play is offensive to some, it is because high school students can be offensive. If it is exciting, happy, crazy, sad, or depressing it is because high school students are all these things and more. Most of all it is real and that has been the job of theatre since the Greeks, to be a mirror for reality. So, theatre production s Christmas gift to you is a look at yourselves. Bryant McKee. Sr; Terri Tobias. Jr; Jerrod Gerstner. Sr; Llara Karnowski. Sr; Darin Simmer. Jr; Troy Lane. Soph; Tom Shortt. Sr; and Lyle Honig. Soph; Dance to voices in the second act of performance. John Weilert, Soph; Jerrod Gerstner, Sr; and Terri Tobias. Jr; Practice their fancy foot work during a rehersal of Voices from High School”. (Llara Karnowski. Sr;) Ellen shows us her rock star ability by singing a song about Dirt getting out of her life”. The cast of voices: T. Tobias, jr; B. McKee, sr; S. Sackrider. sr; L. Karnowski. sr; J. Gerstner. sr; J. Weilert. soph; T. Lane, soph; D. Simmer, jr; S. Ward, soph; T. Shortt. sr; L. Samuelson. jr; L. Honig. soph; J. Meister. jr; and T. Espinosa, soph; Lori Samuelson. Jr; gets into the groove of the music during an afternoon rehersal of “voices. ” Tony Espinosa. Soph; listens contently to Bry- ant McKee recite Shakespeare 's Romeo and Ju- liet. Albert. Darin Simmer. Jr: tells the Mac A fee family. Pat Foltz. Terri Tobias. Jr: Eric McPeak, 7th; and Bryant McKee. Sr: how they are going to appear on the Ed Sullivan show. Momma. Lori Samuelson. Jr: feels a little faint from the subway and decides she'd rather walk 107 blocks. Conrad. Troy Lane. Soph; dresses up like a woman to escape fans and police on his way to the train station. Albert. Darin Simmer. Jr: tells Rosie. Llara Kar nowski. Sr: how she is to have their bags at the train station at 6:30 tomorrow. Teen trio. Nikki Dechairo. Soph: Amy Haller. Fresh: and Sherry Ward. Soph: sing “We love you Conrad 10.000 times. 82 Back Row■ B. Ballenger. Soph: T. Cook. Sr: S. Cordry. Sr: J. Ballenger. Sr: V. Burgess. Sr: T. Shortt. Sr, L. Honig. Soph: R Murray. Sr: T. Regan. 8th: K. Lichtenhan, 8th; L. Hausse. 8th: S. Sackrider. Sr: S. Burgess. Soph: J. Gerstner. 8th, D. Marr. 8th: K. Jones. Soph. M. Massieon. 8th: A. Manly. Sr: Front Row T. Espinosa. Soph: E. McPeak. 8th: B. Mckee. Sr: L. Samuelson. Jr: T. Lane. Soph: L. Karnowski. Sr: D. Simmer, Jr: T. Tobias. Jr: S. Ward. Soph: N. Decario. Soph: A. Haller. Fresh: T. Carley. Jr: J. Matzke, Soph: J. Gerstner. Sr: not pictured• J. Kolde, Sr: A Hausse, Soph: R. Philbrook, Band; C. Miller. Band. Gloria Rasputen. Sherry Sachrider, Sr: has a little trouble getting up from her splits. Conrad. Troy Lane. Soph: sings Honestly Sin- cere” to one of the teeny boppers. Sherry Bur- gess. Soph. Bye-Bye Birdie It tells the story of a rock sing- er who is about to be inducted into the Army. The singer, Con- rad Birdie, has a pompadour and thick sideburns, he wears gaudy gold costumes and speaks in a rugged voice. Albert Peter- son, his agent, is a very pleasant mild mannered type. It is his faithful secretary, Rosie Alvarez, that keeps him and Birdie mov- ing forward in the world. Rosie concocts one final national pub- licity plan before Conrad’s in- duction. The viewpoint of “Bye Bye Birdie” is satirical but not mali- cious. It gives an insight into the everyday life that is very much part of us. It is the tops in imagi- nation and frivolity: a show that was enjoyed by the cast as much as the audience. The cast list included: Darin Simmer as Albert Peterson, Llara Karnowski as Rose Al- varez, Terri Tobias as Kim MacAfee, Bryant McKee as Mr. MacAfee. Kathy Jones, as Mrs. MacAfee, Eric McPeak as Ran- dolph MacAfee, Tony Espinosa as Hugo Peabody, Lori Samuel- son as Mae Peterson, and Troy Lane as Conrad Birdie. Other cast members included: Vince Burgess, Sherry Sack- rider, Jerrod Gerstner, John Weilert. Todd Carley, Nikke De- chairo, Rich Murray, Amy Haller, Loren Hill, Lyle Honig. Tom Shortt, Jason Kolde, Sherri Ward, Jennifer Matzke, Sherry Burgess, Kent Worrel, Christie Zahm, Jenea Gerstner, Kendra Lichtenhan, Tambria Ragans, Lauren Hause, Molly Massieon, Sara Swinney, Shelly Schmidt, and Dawn Marr. An evening of elegance As the last nine weeks of school roll around, most junior and seniors' thoughts turn to prom. Homework takes a backseat to thoughts of tuxedos and dresses and who’s going with whom. Prom has always been one of the most special times of the year. It’s been said that high school memories are made of friends, prom, and graduation. At last April 19 arrived. Even though the weather- man predicted rain for Saturday, it turned out sunny. The day couldn’t seem to go fast enough. They say the average person spends 61320 hours (seven years) of their life waiting. I spent seven or eight of those hours waiting for the evening to come. The gym we once played scooter football in was transformed into a dreamland of electrifing pastels and castles. The junior class obviously worked hard to get everything together just right. “Mainstreet” made a return appearance. They sounded better than ever, especially when they played the theme, “One More Night”. Everyone looked so nice. It was hard to believe that just hours ago everyone was running around in jeans, sweats, and T-shirts. The expenses of dresses and tuxedos were over- shadowed by an evening of elegance. Weeks of plan- ning, buying necessities, like garters, and making din- ner reservations had paid off. Girls spent the day tanning and guys cleaned their cars, inside and out. Now that it's over, I realize all those hours of waiting were worthwhile. If only there were “One More Night” to do it all over again. Laura Bevitt, Sr. lc,‘sA A, ‘a ,, Prom ’86 Juniors Jim Houser and Jim Wal ters went to new heights to deco- rate the ceiling of the gym. Su- pervising the juniors were Bev Schottler and Daryl Batchelor, ju- nior sponsors. Freshman Timmy Parish and senior Rich Murray take a break from the band. The juniors worked hard to decorate not only the gym. but the tables Kristi VanRysselburghe. junior, and Jeff Wilson, sophomore, made the change from street clothes to formats for “One More Night of dancing Graduation Lynda Harshbarger was Freshman Stuco Repre- sentative and now after three years of climbing the leadership ladder, her senior year she guid- ed her class through a very successful year as class President. Sean McNaughton sits beside longtime pals An- gie Booth and Jason Kolde who seem lost in reminiscing as they recall special moments . Both, like many others, seem unsure of the future. Will it take them separate ways or will plans keep them in touch? “Our past has built our characters, ’’commented Kim Miller, Valedictorian. These characters in the Class of ’86 will be remembered by all as they go on to face the challenges of the future. Amy Blume sheds a tear as she bids farewell to Ronni Sue Sunley who smiles as she thinks of all the new challenges life will bring. Kelli Ebert. Salutatorian, talks to friends, family, and fellow classmates about making decisions about life, following through on the decisions, and going after your dreams. Putting high school romance behind may seem hard for graduates Lynda Harshbarger and Tom Shortt Lynda begins volleyball on a KSU schol- arship and Tom prepares for football and the ater on a Highland Community College scholar ship. m2 Unego High School Cl ass of 1966 Jane� Joseph Ballengcr Lorrain Kay Sisson Tiaothy Mian Blank ley Penny t-ee Prockish Loony Lee Casper DsAnn Ruth Wllecn Daniel Lynn Collette Cocina Mane {«oudytiuch TiMDthy JoIji Cook •KuUxuley Mu Killer Retry Dean nick Tamra Sue Payne Jaws IomurA Umct 1! •Lisa Kaye Kiedfeldt Jerrod Anthny Gerstner ‘Christina Ann Howard Anthony Paul Jotootsi Slverry Lynn .-.ackrldec Jason Jar «.-s lolde •Kelli Sue L'wt Sean Patric« McNaughten Suzanne Brezzle Kenneth C. rtdean Konnl Sue Sa ley Ric Schweitztr •Lynda Renee larshbarger George M. Stutmn Lori Ann Bairow Kent Michael Nortel Marinda Mary Tauer David Wayne Zerbe •Martha Jane Carnahan Teresa Ann Drankcv Keith Andrew CM intanilia •NATIONAL ft� � � SOCIETY ME EERS Loci Marie Crannell Janes D. Bennett Gail Mine Magnett Vince Lincoln Burgess ‘Ginger Lee Miller •Richard Iron as Quest ‘Laura Lyro Levitt Kurt Josejl dau 1t Karen Illten Piper •Sean Michael Curdiy Michelle Lorraine Itelin Scott D. Dinger •Any Renee Dlune Curtis Alan Lckart •Llara Nita K trxjws l •Steven Ray IL'lz Nancy Ann Couey Gary lee Kerr •Angela Jo Dx th Michael Bryant McKee Ursula Auer Allan Dean Manly CcU-ie Doe Ann VDlpert Rirdiard Devoyne Hirray Down Michelle Altiouse ttenas Dc eoe Sfoctt, Jr. Carol Lynn IVltz Jeffrey lorn. Taggart Angela Marie Hesse Shanncn Patrick Wright Jayne Sue lofnann Ujnald Wayne f.«rte Brenda Lea Dinger Call P. Marek (The list of candidates is in the order in tfiich they will enter the cererony.) The class of ’86 enter the world :with heads held high The moment of truth was near. Hearts beat faster when 8 o ’clock arrived. The gymnasium quieted as the first two seniors, Jim Ballenger and Lori Grannell, ner- vously, but proudly entered. The rest of the 68 seniors followed as “Pomp and Circumstance , performed by the WHS concert band, echoed through the gym. After the seniors filed into their places, the Reverend David Watson of the First United Methodist Church pronounced invocation. Springing from their chairs, an all senior ensemble broke the bonds of sentimentality and sang “Celebra- tion” recorded by rock group, Kool and the Gang. Principal Richard Doll announced the valedictorian, Kim Miller, and the salutatorian, Kelli Ebert. After their speeches, class president Lynda Harshberger gave her comments on what may lie ahead for the class. The senior band members then joined the rest of the band, for the last time, to perform “Irish Rhapsody”. After the Hon. Richard D. Rogers, former Wamego High School graduate, addressed the subject “A Time After to Set Goals”; the presentation of the honor stu- dents was given. Then it was finally the time when 12 long years of school seemed to pay off: the presentation of diplomas. As benediction was given, a phrase from Kelli Ebert's speech was still echoing in the graduates heads, “this isn’t the end, it's merely the beginning”. Two by two the class of ’86 filed out of the gym into the “real world”. SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS AND CANDI DATES Sean Cordry and Kim Miller Designated State Scholars by the Kansas Board of Regents Kelli Ebert and Kim Miller Designated University Scholars'' at Kansas State University Kim Miller Runner up for the Wat Mart Scholarship Ktm Miller Guest of Governor Carlin at the Govern ment's Scholars Award program Kim Miller. Sean Cordry. Kelli Ebert. Lynda Harshbarger. Martha Carnahan. Curtis Eckart. Steven HoU. Lisa Niedfelt. Amy Blume. and Lori Bairow Kansas State University Putnam Scholarship Award nominees Martha Carnahan. Curtis Eckart. and Sean Cordry Kansas State University Engineering Schol arship Seminar Candidates Kim Miller, Kelli Ebert. Lynda Harshbarger. Martha Carnahan. Steven HoU. Lisa Niedfeldt. Curtis Eckart. Amy Blume. Lori Bairow. and Laura Bevitt Soroptimist International Scholarship Condi dates Jim Ebert. Laura Bevitt. Lon Bairow. Amy Blume. Curtis Eckart. Lisa Niedfeldt. Steven HoU. Martha Carnahan. Lynda Harshbarger. Kelli Ebert, and Kim Miller Emporia State University Presidential Award of Excellence Scholarship Condi dates David Zerbe Balder son s candidate for the Salma Coffee House Scholarship Ginger Miller. Amy Blume. Kim Miller, and Kelh Ebert Baker University Scholarship Candidates Lori Grannell. Lon Bairow. and Mindy Tauer Washburn University Jarvey Scholarship candidates Kim Miller, Kelh Ebert. Lynda Harshbarger. Martha Carnahan. Steven HoU. Lisa Niedfeldt and Curtis Eckart Elk’s Most Valuable Student“ Scholarship Candidates Angie Booth Cheerleading Scholarship at Highland Com mumty College Tim Cook Photography Scholarship at Barton Commu- nity College Llara Karnowski. Bryant Mckee. Scholarship in Theatre at Emporia State Uni versify Tom Short! Scholarship in Theatre and Football at High land Community College Ronm Sue Sunley Drill Team Scholarship at Barton Communi ty College David Zerbe Police Science Scholarship at Highland Community College Kurt Conradt Musk Scholarship at Kansas State Universi- ty Jerrod Gerstner Musk Scholarship at Colby Community CoOge Steven HoU Com Scholarship Don Zerbe Kevin Niedfeldt Scholarship Vince Burgess Agriculture Business Scholarship at Cloud Community College Tammy Payne Scholarship to Bethany College Martha Carnahan Participant of the Century III Leaders Scholarship Program Martha Carnahan Business Scholarship at Kansas State Uni- versity Richie Chrest Scholarship to McPherson College Amy Blume PEO Scholarship LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP WINNERS AND CANDIDATES Kim Miller Wamego High School Candidate for United States Senate Youth Program Danna Scrltchfield Wamego High School's Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership winner Jana Adams. Kristi Van Rysselburghe. Sonya Blanks. Roxanne Althouse. Lisa Stremer. Stephanie Rankin. Kristy Frtsbie. Lee Ann Seager. and Donna Gareis Junior Girl's Candidates for the Amerxan Legion Auxiliary Sunflower Girls State Robert Barth. Bryce Bellinder. Jeff Lang. John Lewis. Jim Houser. Dann Simmer. Tom Ehler. Doug Holle. Clay Brethour. and Jim Waters Junior Boys Candidates for the AmerKan Legion Boys State Bryant McKee. Richie Chrest. and Russell Tor rey Kansas State University Potenially Out standing Educators Bryce Bellinder and Jana Adams Candidates for the P R W Energy Semi- nars Kim Miller Selected for the D.A.R Good Cituen Award Jana Adams Winner of an all expense paid week in Wash mgton D C from PR W Energy Amy Blume. Martha Carnahan. Sean Cordry. Kelh Ebert. Lynda Harshbarger. Steven HoU. Kim Miller, and Lisa Niedfeldt Guests of the University of Kansas at the annual Kansas University Honor Program Sean Cordry Outstanding senior in math and science from the Engineering Department at Kansas State University Amy Blume. Martha Carnahan. Sean Cordry. Kelh Ebert, and Kim Miller Winners of the Presidential Academic Fit- ness Award RKhie Chrest and Kim Miller Voted by the faculty as outstanding senior boy and girl. ACADEMIC LETTERS AND BARS Lori Bairow Michelle Behn Laura Bevitt Amy Blume Martha Carnagan Kurt Conradt Sean Cordry Kelh Ebert Lynda Harshbarger Angela Hesse Steve HoU Llara Karnowski Allan Manly Ginger Miller Kim Miller Lisa Niedfeldy Penny Prockish Ronm Sue Sunley Jeff Taggart Jana Adams Roxanne Althouse Robbie Barth Bryce Bellinder Sonya Blanks Clay Brethour Connie Butler Thomas Ehler Knsty Fnsbie Donna Gareis Doug Holle Jim Houser Jeff Long John Lewis Stph Rankin Lee Ann Seager Darin Simmer Lisa Stremer Kristi Van Rysselburghe Christine Benton Jessica Blaset Brenda Sudden Jay Childs John Collette Eric Edwards Lyle Homg Debbie Palenske THEATRE PRODUCTION AWARDS Bryant McKee Best Actor Llara Karnowski Best Actress Llara Karnowski Outstanding Senior Andy Hause Best Technician FORENSICS AWARDS Darin Simmer Outstanding ForensKs Student Kathy Schoning Outstanding Novkc in ForensKs BUSINESS DEPARTMENT AWARDS Amy Blume Senior Award Donna Gareis Underclassmen Award JOURNALISM AWARDS Jeff Lang 1st m State 4A Sports Writing 3rd m District 4A Sports Writing Jeff Wilson 1st m State 4A Photography 2nd in DistrKt 4A Photography Laura Bevitt Outstanding Journalism Student Lisa Neidfeldt Outstanding Yearbook Student Qnger Miller Outstanding Newspaper Student ART AWARDS Kerry Dick Student of the Year Mike Rush Scholastic State Gold Key Finalist Pencil Drawing Kerry Dick and Jeff Wilson Scholastic State Art Award Award of Merit Ceramics Jim Ballanger (1st Photography). Thane Breth- our (Znd-Photography). Allan Manly (2nd Pho tography). Mike Rush (Honorable Mention Ink Drawing) Federated Women's Club Allan Manly (lst-Photography). Thane Breth- our (2nd Photography). Jeff Wilson (2nd-Pho- tography) State Competition SPANISH AWARDS Krtsti VanRysselburghe Outstanding Spanish Student PHYSICAL EDUCATION Jim Ebert Outstanding P.E student MUSIC AWARDS Mark Biorlmg. Sonya Blanka. Rae Bowen. Yvonne Carley. Jason Carlson. Kurt Conradt. Robert DeBord. Tony Espinosa. Scott Fin cham. Jerrod Gerstner. Andy Hause. Karen Hendncks. Carole Lea Hildebrand. Bryant McKee. Stephanie Miller. Jill Peterson. Kelley Purkeypile. Dawn Robertson. Mike Swanson. Mindy Tauer. Jen Tessendorf. Christy Todd. Lora Ubel. Sherry Ward. Katie Winkler, and Ron Wmterman Received Choir Letters Jerrod Gerstner Outstanding Acheivement in Choir Award Kurt Conradt Outstanding Choir and Band Award Mindy Tauer II at State Piano Festival Clay Brethour I at State Piano Festival Choir I at State Musk Competition Ensemble Choir II at Regional Musk Competition Ensemble Sonya Blanka. Lon Strunk. Christy Todd. Kurt Conradt. Robert DeBord. and Jerrod Gerstner Solo Regional Competitors Rae Bowen. Katie Winkler. Jen Tessendorf, and Christy Todd Women's Quartet Regional Competitors Debbie Palenski John Philips Sousa Award Sean Cordry Outstanding Senior Band Member Ten assembles competed in regtonols band The band went to state festival SCIENCE AWARDS Lori Bairow Overall Science Allan Sylvester BiologKal Award Jana Adams Chemistry Award Sean Cordry PhysKs Award HOME EC AWARDS Lisa Niedfeldt Plaque Ronnie Sue Sunley Medal ENGLISH Martha Carnahan. Amy Blume. Kelli Ebert, and Kim Miller Medals SOCIAL STUDIES Christina Howard Plaque Ginger Miller and Laura Bevitt Medals INDUSTRIAL ARTS Thane Brethour Woods Dave Zerbe Metals COMMUNICATIONS Linda Harshbarger Plaque Dorm Simmer Medal Kathy Schoning Medal FHA AWARDS Lisa Niedfeldt Outstanding FHA Senior Kim Underhill Outstanding FHA Junior Christine Benton Outstanding FHA Sophomore Denise Holle Outstanding FHA Freshman SPIRIT CLUB AWARDS Kristy Frisbie Outstanding Spirtt Club Member Angie Booth Outstanding Honor Pep Member m. I k The 1985-86 school year was full of excellent achievements Many of these were well earned by hard-working students. Allan Manly, senior, was outstanding in the art department. Christina Howard, senior, was outstanding in Social Studies awards. John Lewis, junior, recipient of the many academic letters and bars presented. David Zerbe. senior, received a Police Science Scholarship. Doug Holle, junior, recieved academic letter and bar by excelling in all academics. Jim Ballenger. senior, displayed extraordinary talents in art Kathy Schoning. freshman, was the outstanding novice in Forensics. George Stutzman. senior, expanded his horizons in Vocational Agriculture. Thomas Ehler. junior, was voted president of the Foreign and Domes tic Affairs in Emporia. Steven Holtz, senior, showed great leadership ability in FFA and brought home numerous awards Neljean Reavis, player on the victorious Lady Raider team, ex- presses the triumph felt for winning the Sub ■ State Championship. SPANISH CLUB AWARDS Mary Schoning Outstanding Spanish Club Member FFA AWARDS Steven Holt DeKalb Award George Stutzman Alumni Award SCIENCE CLUB AWARDS Sonya Blanka Sen Phystcs 3rd Todd Cartey Sen Earth Science-1st. Army Award Kurt Conradt Sen Phystcs-4th. U.S. Airforce-Engineering Sean Cordry Sen Computers 2nd. U.S. Airforce Math. Army Award Lori Bairow Sen Biology 2nd. Kodak Award 1st. Nation al Council of Teachers. National Association of Biology Teachers. Army Award Matt Ehrenberg Sen Computers 1st. US. Airforce-Comput ers. Army Award Kim Underhill Sen Chemistry 5th. Army Award Todd Corley Junior Academy of Science-Physics Allan Sylvester Junior Academy of Science Biology Lori Bairow Junior Academy of Science Runner up in Bi ology SPORTS AWARDS Richie Chrest and Mindy Tauer Lion heart Award Bryant McKee and DeAnn Wilson Strong Heart Award Jerrod Gerstner and Lynda Harshbarger Sportsmen of the Year Award Seniors. Jim Ebert. Jerrod Gerstner. Lynda Harshbarger. Liar a Karnowski. Ginger Miller. Mindy Tauer. and DeAnn Wilson. Juniors Jana Adams. Roxanne Althouse. Bryce Bel linder. Clay Bert hour. Jim Houser. Jeff Lang. Mary Schoning. Lee Ann Seager. Kristi Van Rysselburghe. Jim Waters, and David York. Sophomores: John Collette, and Deb Pa lenske. Freshmen Vaughn Burgess. Matt Eh renburg. Scott Fmcham. Brian Hieger. Chris Hupe. Eric Langvardl. Sandy Mclnteer. Kerry Peek. Mike Rush, and Aimee Simmer Scholar Athlete Awards Bill Ballenger (3rd Regional) and John Weilert fist Regional) State competitors Wrestling Weilert placed 4th at State Caryn Berroth (2nd Softball throw. 2nd 50m). William Dtshman (1st 50m. 4th-Softball throw). Larry Glover (1st Softball throw. 2nd 100m). Aletha Jones (1st Softball throw. 1st Shot put). Carrie Kahvoda (1st 200m. 2nd-100m). Brian Tidwell (2nd Shot put. 4th-Softball throw). Debbie Volpert (1st Softball throw. 2nd-Shot put) Special Olympics Larry Glover. Caryn Berroth. Carrie Kahvoda. and William Dishman 1st 400m relay Special Olympics DeAnn Wilson. Roxanne Althouse. Lynda Harshbarger All League Volleyball Llara Karnowski Honorable Mention All League Volleyball Lynda Harshbarger. Roxanne Althouse. Mindy Tauer. Nel ean Reavts. Richie Chrest All League Basketball Roxanne Althouse AU State Basketball Nel ean Reams. Lynda Harshbarger. Richie Chrest Honorable Mention All-State Basketball Jim Ballenger. John Weilert All League Wretlmg Richard Murray. Mike Rush Honorable Mention All League Wersthng Clay Bret hour. Thane Bret hour. Russ Torrey. Ron Winterman. Bryce Bellinger. Jen Houser. Bobbie Barth. Mindy Tauer. Nel ean Reavts. Karlene Lmdenmuth AH League Cross Country Russ Torrey. Nel ean Reavts. Mindy Tauer All State Cross Country Mark Berner punter All-League Football Jerrod Gerstner RB. Tom Shortt-LB. Colby Brummett- TE Honorable Mention All-League Football SPORTS, SPORTS, SPORTS Fall Sports Winter sports Spring Sports p 90-97 p 98 -103 p 104 109 Worth the wait in .. . VOLLEYBALL Volleyball on and off court I began thinking about volleyball five months before the season started by running each day for conditioning and by registering for volleyball camp in Greeley, Colorado. The trip was long and I was scared since I had never gone to a volleyball camp. But I thought I should get experience or something for the cost of $215. I had fun, even though I was really tired from all the hard work and I learned a lot. It was an experience I will never forget. When Coach Loring told the team we were going to lift weights on Mon- days, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:15 I wanted to quit, even though I loved the sport. On Monday, August 26, I go up at 6:15 to eat and get ready so I could lift weights. As I left, Roxanne was getting into her car and I met her at the parking lot; Lynda Harshbarger and DeAnn Wilson s cars were already there. I felt tired as I watched and listened to Coach Mock explain how to lift the weights. I rushed to the locker room to shower, dress, and prepare for school. Lifting Coach Coach Loring Mock made me stronger, I felt better from the early exercise, my serves were bet- ter, and I didn’t feel as tired as I thought I would. Practices are an important part of doing well. I felt anxious before prac- “When we were winning, I got a tingly feeling of excite- ment and a chill ran down my spine. ” tice the day we scrimmaged the alum- ni, but I felt better after we beat them. I thought everyone felt ready for the Osage City Tourney. I felt we were going to place first. I was right! Last year, the team felt intimidated by Coach Loring. This year we all knew her better and she didn’t intimi- date us. She didn’t have pets, instead she played the best. I thought our coach was eager and enthusiastic. She made me work hard, yet encouraged me when I did something right or she explained my mistakes to me without humiliating me. One home game stuck in my mind from last year. We had lost but Coach said she wasn’t going to yell at us. When she tried to continue she burst into tears and ran to her office. The Varsity players were crying, too. During the Rossville Tourney, I re- member looking at coach when the game was getting close, and I saw her pray. She spent money on the varsity for t-shirts, carnations, and gifts. 1 knew Coach Loring cared about us and was serious about coaching. She forced the team to work together which was essential for success. As I sat on the bench waiting in suspense to be put into the game, I thought about how I would play and prepare myself to be ready. I cheered for my team members and encouraged them to do well, whether we had the De Ann Wilson, senior, tells Roxane Alt house, junior, to go for the ball regardless of its posi- tion. DeAnn has lettered four years. She won several awards at the banquet and all league honor. Roxane Althouse. junior, and seniors. Lori Gran- nell and DeAnn Wilson watch and listen to the nerds cheer on two teams. The nerds were cheering with Holton s cheerleaders and holding up rude signs. Kim Miller, senior, dived for the balls during one of the Concordia matches, her efforts won her the hustler award and light of the team award at the volleyball banquet that was held in Manhat- tan at Valentino's Restaurant. Kim was in volley- ball all four years. “I wanted to win so bad, but it wasn 9t there.99 OPPONENT WIN LOSS Osage City Tourney 1st Place Rossville Invitational 1st Place Perry Lecompton W Concordia L Wamego Invitational 3rd Place Abilene W Marysville W Herington W Clay Center W Chapman W Sub-State Beloit W Council Grove L Second in the NCKL ball or not. When we were winning, I got a tingly feeling of excitement and a chill ran down my spine. When we started to lose ground, I felt numb, yet I still cheered for the team. After the disappointing Concordia matches, Roxane Althouse, jr., stated, “I don't feels so hot, kind of tired. was mad and upset because I wanted to win so bad, but it wasn't there. I cried during the game and I was angry on the bench while I rooted for the team. I was behind them all the way and I knew we would play better dur- ing the tournament. I was glad when I got a good dink because it gave us another chance to serve and score an- other point. When we lost I felt depressed and ready to give up, but coach told me to keep my head up and I would be okay. She said that I had done the best I could. When I look at kids that aren't in- volved in sports or don't work after school, I think of how much time they have to study and be with their family. Sometimes I had to stay up late to do homework, but I spend almost no time with my family. I do dishes, iron my clothes, and sometimes help clean house. I think volleyball has been worth my time and effort and it was certainly worth the wait. Members: K. Frisbie. R. Sunley, D. Wilson, L. Karnowski, L. Gran nell, L. Harshbarger. K. Mill er. K. Coon, L. Seager. R Althouse. J. Adams. J. Blazer. D. Palenske. K. Todd, B. Roscovious, K. Hendricks. A Fox. C. Taylor. C. Benton. S. Ward. D. Coon. D Scritchfield. K. Peek. A Winkler, S. Pageler. S. Mclnteer, J. Releford. I. Morris. A Taggert. A Simmer. J. Asbury. M Winkler. Coach Loring, Assistant Coach Mock. Managers A Wilson. B. Budden. and J. Peter- son CR055 COUNTRY Break out the champagne both teams go on to state Little was known about the Wa- rn ego Cross Country team until 1984- 85 when the boys won the 4A State Championship in Wamego. This year’s boys had to live up to that title. Four seniors left due to graduation, but the team held up nice- ly. In fact, there was great competition amongst the members for the varsity spots. This improved both the varsity and junior varsity teams. The girls were lucky to have a team. The season began with six girls, five were returning lettermen. This num- ber dropped to five when Ginger Mill- er, senior, injured her back lifting weights. Ginger made a great come- back. She was able to run at the Re- gional meet held in Horton. Every year the cross country team experiences something new. This year the boys traveled to Topeka Seaman to compete in a three mile race, rather than the usual two miles. This three mile race at Seaman was an experi- ment to see how high schoolers would handle running a three mile race. Some 5A and 6A schools are switch- ing to three mile races to prepare the runners for college races. Cross coun- try runners at college level run five miles for a race. The team competed against 5A and 6A schools and suf- fered their first loss, placing fourth. With experience, one gains knowl- edge. If anything, the cross country team learned to always be prepared, rubber galoshes and all. The Raiders sloshed through murky water and stumbled down muddy hills at courses in Osage City and Hayden. “It was like running in the Everglades, except there were no mosquitoes or alliga- tors, ” said Coach Rick Patton. Cross country may be a lot of hard work, but the team always finds a way to have fun. After the girls placed third at Regionals and the boys placed sec- ond; the team partied on the bus on the way home. Balloons were hung and the “champagne”, really Moun- tain Dew, was passed around. Cheers were said because both teams were going on to State. BACK ROW: Coach Rick Patton. Matt Ehren- berg. Thane Brethour, Clay Brethour. Brian Rose. Ron Winterman. Jim Ebert. Bryce Bel Under. David York. Allen Sylvester. MIDDLE ROW: Carl Umscheid, Rod Carroll. Jim Houser. Bryant McKee. Russ Torrey. Jeff Lang. Scott Fincham. Matt York. Robbie Barth. FRONT ROW: Kathy Schoning. Karlene Lindenmuth, Ginger Miller. Mindy Tauer. Neljean Reavis, Mary Schoning. Kim Swarthout. Tami Hoogen- doom. Mindy Tauer, senior, and Neljean Reavis, junior, ran a good race at Chapman, placing third and Thane Brethour, junior, after racing through the swamps of the Hayden course. Jim Houser, ran at the regional meet wearing a knee brace. He placed 30th. scoreboard GIRLS Wamego third Maur Hill third Clay Center Osage City first Hayden sixth Chapman • League second Regionals third State BOYS VARSITY fifth Wamego first Maur Hill first Clay Center first Topeka Seaman fourth Hayden fifth Chapman • League first Regionals second State BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY second Wamego first Maur Hill first Clay Center first Osage City first Council Grove third Chapman • League did not compete as a team first Mary Schoning, junior, tried to keep warm while running at State. She placed 85th, helping the team place fifth overall. Runner's view When my alarm went off Saturday morning. I reluctantly dragged myself from the warmth of my bed. Over my running tights I put on what seemed like five tons of sweats, hoping to keep warm. When I got to the country club, I jogged through the course with the other girls. Like always, we grumbled about the weather, how long the course seemed, and any other gripe that came to mind. It was finally time to line up at the starting line. We had to take off our sweats; I got colder as each layer came off. It seemed to take forever to com- plete the course. I can't explain the assortment of thoughts that blurred through my mind during the race. My main thought was, “Boy, I must be crazy!’’. After I crossed the finish line, peo- ple started patting me on the back, congratulating me. Mrs. Reavis rushed over with some sweats for me to throw on. Not long after I finished, the team heard the results. The boys placed sec- ond to Aquinas, a school I’d never heard of, and the girls placed fifth. Both teams are now ranked state wide. Later in the afternoon, Kim Swarth- out and I decided the running hadn’t been too bad. But, then again, we were sitting in the Pizza Hut eating a pepperoni pizza with extra cheese, wearing winter clothes. Mary Schoning Coach Rick Patton was successful in taking both teams to state. GIRL5 TEMMI5 Laura Bevitt remembers early years in tennis The same old raquet, the same old courts. Everything appears to be un- changed. If everything is normal and unchanged, why do I notice something different about this year's tennis sea- son. I think my feelings are different be- cause I am a senior. I have changed. I am beginning to feel the senior pride I’ve heard others talk about. I’m working a little harder and con- centrating more. Serving buckets is no longer monotonous. What before seemed like a thousand balls, now feels like four or five. My biggest change has been in the area of team support. In the past I played for myself and didn't care about the others. I was a “me” ath- lete. As I watch the younger girls hit, I am amazed at their improvement. scoreboard Wamego Inv. Third Abilene First Gardner Inv. Fourth Wamego Third Washburn-Rural Fifth Clay Center Third Abilene Fifth NCKL ■ Concordia Fifth With a little encouragement, they will be more supportive in their future years. My newfound senior pride was rein- forced when the team chose me to speak at pep rallies. Now I am positive that my last three years were worth all the anger, frustration, and tears. Laura Bevitt, Sr. Michelle Simmons, junior, was the only one to win in the first meet at Manhattan High. Stephanie Rankin and Kim Seamans, both ju- niors, have played tennis since their freshman year. Varsity tennis members are first row Deanna Williams, Kim Seamans, Stephanie Rankin; sec- ond row Ursula Auer. Kristi VanRysselburghe. Laura Bevitt. Laura Bevitt, senior regional player, was elected by the team to speak at pep rallies. Tennis Team members are; first row Jennifer Matzke, Stefanie Pauly, Yvonne Car ley, Melin- da Manning. Lora Ubel. Jenni Rush; second row Coach Tom Glynn, Laura Bevitt. Ursula Auer. Terri Tobias, Deanna Williams. Kim Seamans, Stephanie Rankin. Kristi VanRysselburghe. Mi- chelle Simmons. Carolyn Rafferty. 95 FOOTBALL Jay Clark Dale . Doll Coach Clark, A new look at this year One new teacher that stands out this year is Coach Jay Clark. Clark’s experience in football includes playing here on the high school team, and at Washburn University. He also had two years of coaching experience at Wa- mego Jr. High. “Football has always been a big part of my life. From the days when playing for WHS to my college days at Washburn. ” Even though Clark has a busy schedule he still has time to support the other Wamego teams. Clark was recently seen at a volleyball game where he was dressed as a “Nerd”. The nerds are sweeping WHS and Coach Clark fits in. The Raiders lost the first game with- out even scoring. Clark stated, “The guys lost to St. Mary's, but St. Mary’s didn’t beat us, we beat ourselves. The Raiders lost because of mistakes. ” In pouring rain our team was first to score in the game against Marysville. We were looking good but for some reason, Marysville looked better. The final score was 36-12, costing the Raiders a second loss. The Raiders then faced the second ranked Bulldogs. During the game quarterback Jeff Taggart was injured and Eric Langvardt, freshman, had to finish the game. Even though the Raid- ers looked good they still fell to Ross- ville 29-0. With Taggart still out Jimmy Wa- ters, junior, played quarterback against Abilene. Confidence fell as the Raiders left the game with their fourth loss. “We had our poorest output of this year. We spent a lot of time on de- fense. stated Clark after the home- coming game against Concordia. The Raiders lost once again with a score of 13-12. The next week the Raiders faced Mission Valley, a team who also had a record of 0-5. The Raiders still did not pull it off; they dropped the game which left them with a 0-6 record. District play started off on a bad foot as the Raiders fell to Clay Center 42-12. Council Grove came here for the last home game. The Raiders lost with a score of 40-14. Chapman ended our season with an- other loss. The Raiders season was over and the record was 0-9. First Row: Terri Tobias. Second Row: Kristy Frisbie. Third Row: Carolyn Rafferty. Sean Cordry. Kurt Con- radt. Mark Bjloring. Carole Lea Hildebrand. Fourth Row: Lisa Streiner. Angie Booth. Steph Rankin. % First Row: Jerrod Gerstner. Jeff Taggart. Jason Kolde. Danny Collette. Sean McNaughten. Second Row: Vince Burgess. Curtis Eckart, Richie Chrest. Tom Shortt. Tim Cook. scoreboard Varsity St Mary's 013 Marysville 12-36 Rossville 0-29 Abilene 0-13 Concordia 8-28 Mission Valley 12-40 Clay Center 1242 Council Grove 14-40 Chapman 0-32 Freshman Sophomore Riley County 28-8 Marysville 34-28 Chapman 346 Abilene 36-22 Santa Fe Trail 6-8 Clay Center 40-8 Council Grove 36-6 First Row: Coach Hartwich, Vince Burgess. Tom Shortt. Jason Kolde, Jerrod Gerstner, Jeff Taggart. Danny Collette. Richie Chrest, Sean McNaughten. Curtis Eckart, Tim Cook. Jimmy Waters. Ric Schweitzer. Matt Booth. Coach Petty: Second Row: Coach Doll. Glen Brunkow. Todd Berner. John Weilert, Jens Nestler, Sam Hinkle. Darrin Stewart. Mark Berner. Troy Lane. Tony Pageler. Tom Roe. Dwayne Wohler. Vaughn Burgess. Eric Wisdom. Scott Eckart. Mike Hutchings. Coach Clark; Third Row: Coach Harshbarger. Eric Langvardt. Gary Francis. Lyle Honig. Colby Brummett. Kyle Abell. Lorren Hill. Mike Swanson. Mark Boggs. Larry Glover. Ken Sineway. Paul Eichem. Shawn Fouraker. Bryan Evans. John Collette. Robert DeBoard. Coach Ryser. Todd Berner, freshman, nearly misses a pass from the quarterback during the pop soap game. 97 GIRLS B-BALL remembers When I was young, basketball was the sport I loved to watch and play and still do. I had my favorite college and pro team and cheered them on, whether on t.v. or live in person. Playing teams from other towns and having practices every day after school put basketball first on my list of priorities. Although I still thought sports played a bigger role than school, I made sure I kept up my grades. We had a great junior high team when I was in the 7th grade, but even better when I was an 8th graders. Coached by Bob Langston, our 8th grade team went undefeated, 11 0. Becoming a freshmen was a pretty scary thing, not to mention playing basketball with girls 3 or 4 years old than I was. Playing varsity ball as a freshmen was even more scary. Halfway through the season we had a coaching change that had us scared for a few days until we got used to Larry Tuma. He finished the season out with us and wasn't planning on coaching anymore. Something changed his mind. When I was a sophomore, Coach Tuma took us to a 16-9 record, sub-state champions, and a fourth in the Class 4-A State Basketball Tournament. Now that I'm a junior, my hope for this season for myself, my teammates, and my coaches is an even better record than last years', and playing in the Championship game at the state tournament and maybe - possibly even winning it! For as long as I live, I will never forget the great times I had throughout my high school basketball career. Karlene Lindenmuth, Jr The 85-86 Freshman girls basketball team consists of back row (LR). Coach Kim Lor mg. Karen Hendricks. Kerry Peek. Aimee Simmer, and Tracy Morris. Front row (L R). Mary Winkler. Sandy Mclnteer. Steph Pagelar. Jenn Gabrys. and Malinda Manning. Above: Roxanne Althouse. junior, played hard in a game while still con- centrating on the time clock and the score. Senior. Mindy Tauer. concentrates on the team set up as she drives down court. She played basketball for four years. The basketball cheerleaders for 85-86 were, front, Josi Overbey, junior: row 2. Christine Benton, sophomore: Collene McCarter, junior: row 3. Sean Cordry. senior: Carole Lea Hildebrand, junior: Mark Bjorling. junior, top. Angie Booth, senior. Larry Tuma John Schmidt Kim Loring Above; 85-86 Varsity team consisted of back row (L R). Lori Grannell. senior; Mindy Tauer. senior; Llara Karnowski. senior; Roxanne Althouse. junior; Lynda Harshbarger. senior; Neljean Reavis, junior; Ginger Miller, senior; Coach. Larry Tuma. Front row. (LR). Deanna Williams, junior; Kristi VanRys- selburghe. junior; Karlene Lindenmuth. junior; DeAnn Wilson, senior; and Jana Adams, junior. Junior. Kristi VanRysselburghe. plays a hard defense in a home game. She has played ball for three years. Top. the 85-86 Junior Varsity team consisted of. back row. (L R). Coach Kim Loring; Amy Wilson, soph; Candy McNickle. junior; Christy Todd, soph; Mary Schoning. junior; Steph Pauly, soph; Coach John Schmidt. Front row (L R) Manager. Sherry Ward, soph; Jennifer Matzke. soph; Yvonne Carley, soph; and Katie Winkler, soph. Junior. Karlene Lindenmuth. is a third year basketball player, and is shown here completing a pass against Marysville. Varsity Us 47 Northern HHS 18 62 Ross vi lie 43 51 St. Marys 47 40 Abilene 39 25 Silver Lake 21 65 Chapman 38 69 Clay Center 43 27 Concordia 29 52 Marysville 41 56 Abilene 52 64 Perry Lecomp. 39 61 Baldwin 41 46 Council Grove 33 69 Chapman 34 61 Marysville 44 63 Rossville 33 46 Clay Center 39 49 Alma 52 39 Concordia 57 Sub-State Champs Junior Varsity 58 Freshmen 211 Boys Basketball Let's be consistent Jim Ebert s play has been a pleasant surprise. says Coach Dale Doll. Dale Doll “Consistency is the name of the game, said Coach Doll. He feels, “We need to be more consistent, even though the progress of the team poise is improving with every game. ” Every player has made a improvement this year. Coach Patton states, It’s hard to say who the most improved player is, but Colby Brummett, sophomore, has made the biggest jump of anybody as far as playing. He has gone from starting J. V. to starting on Varsity in just three months. ” What makes a good year? Some say goals. Well, Coach Doll relates to this, “My main goal each year is to get the team to play up to their capabilities. If we attain this goal, we are successful regardless of the record. The varsity and J. V. are both running new types of plays. The varsity has been running a completely new man offense this year. “We still have breakdowns each game, but the execution is getting better, ” says Coach Doll. Next year has great possibilities for a win- ning season. “We have four or five players coming off this years J. V. team that will give the varsity immediate help in the 1986-87 year, ” states Coach Patton. Coach Doll explains the strategy for the next quarter during a time out. Varsity: First Row; Jeff Lang. Jarrod Gerstner. Jim Ebert. Bryant McKee. Second row; Coach Dale Doll. Jim Houser. Rob Barth. Richie Chrest. Shannon Wright. Jim Waters. Vince Burgess 100 Frosh show potential Looking at this year's freshmen team one realizes they have great po- tential. “The ninth grade has several individuals that will be outstanding during their high school career, if they will work on their game in the off- season, states, Dale Doll, Varsity coach. Rick Patton, J. V. coach, adds, “I'm really looking forward to working with these players next year. They have the potential to be good basket- ball players, but it depends on how hard they want to work. ” “We need to work on our defense and run the offense a bit better, ” says Tom Glynn, freshmen coach. The freshmen squad needs to prac- tice being consistent and keep playing up to their potential, practice makes perfect. Coach Doll sums it by adding, “This class will be fun to watch when they are seniors. Freshmen; Brian Hieger. Scott Fincham, Damon Die- derich. Jim Hildreth. Todd Berner. Kevin Hupe, Eric Langvardt. Vaughn Burgess. Shawn Fouraker. Brian Evans. Matt Ehrenberg, Kenny Sineway, Chris Hupe. Coach Tom Glynn. Scoreboard Varsity St Mary's Tourney Srd place Abilene won Silver Lake lost Chapman lost Clay Center lost Concordia lost Maysville lost Abilene lost Tongie Tourney 3rd place Council Grove lost Chapman lost Marvsville lost Rossville lost Clay Center won Wabaunsee Alma lost Concordia lost Sub State Junior Varsity 7 wins S losses Freshmen wins 6 losses 1st place in Wamego's Invitational tourney Kim Miller. S mior. was crowned Tonganosie Tournev Queen after the guvs placed 3rd in the tournev Junior Varsity: First row: Bryce Bellinder. Scott Eckart. Corey Winkler. Jason Carlson. Mark Berner, second row. Tony Espinosa. Tony Pageler. Lorren Hill. Russ Torrey, Thomas Vanderbilt. Colby Brummet. Kyle Abel ' Bryant McKee, senior, shows the determination and anxiety of being a member of the varsity squad. WRESTLING M1MI 1 wm ■ Wrestlers face challenges This year a new face was coaching the wrestlers, it was Mark Schottler, who is Industrial Arts teacher. He was a state champ his junior year at Wich- ita South High School and after having three years of experience at Wichita South, he went on to Kansas State University one year. He then received a wrestling scholarship from Fort Hays State University. His year there he let- tered, the next year he suffered a knee injury and had to have surgery per- formed. When Schottler was asked if the team could have a good season he replied, ‘‘If the students want to have a successful season they can have one because they have a lot of potential. ” Schottler stated that his goal for the season was “for everyone out for wrestling to experience success. ” Schottler said that Mr. Ryser, assis- tant wrestling coach, and he share many of the same philosophies. They Jim Ballenger. senior, works with his opponent from Abilene to gain more points. 102 are going to work on the basics and have numerous conditioning exercises, cises. The team started out with eighteen participants and by the end of January they were down to only eight. At re- gional, Bill Ballenger and John Wei- lert, sophomores, were both qualified for state competition. Wrestling is a challenging sport that takes every ounce of willpower from the student to be a dedicated wrestler that wins some and, unfortunately, loses some. The future of the wrestling program at WHS looks very promising with several successful underclass- men wrestlers. The 1986 wrestling team front row: Jim Ballenger. senior: Mike Rush, freshman: Bill Ballenger, sophomore; and Rich Murray, senior. Back row: Brian Rose, freshman; Tim Cook, senior; John Weilert. sophomore; and Tim Shortt. senior. They are shown with their fourth place trophy from the St. Mary's Tourney. scoreboard Wamego Tourney 6th Herrington Tourney 4th St. Marys Tourney 4th Immaculata Tourney 2nd 98 lbs Rush ■ 19 wins. 7 losses 105 lbs B. Ballenger 20 wins. 6 losses 119 lbs Rose 6 wins. 11 losses 120 lbs J Ballenger ■ 14 wins, 12 losses 132 lbs Umscheid 3 wins. 11 losses 138 lbs Murray • 10 wins. 7 losses 145 lbs Weilert 28 wins. 3 losses 155 lbs Shortt 11 wins. 12 losses 167 lbs Glover • 3 wins. 5 losses 185 lbs Cook 3 wins. 12 losses Looking to Coach Schottler for advice. Brian Rose, freshman, tries to pin his opponent in one of the many matches he competed in through- out the season. Sophomore and second year wrestler. John Weilert. struggles with his opposition in a home match; the referee closely watches for a possible pin. Parents are a big part of the motivation behind wrestlers. Mrs. Crosson. Mrs. Rush. Mrs. Schottler. and Mrs. Ballenger are regular sup- porters of our wrestling team. Wrestling is not an easy sport Wamego High School started out with eighteen wrestlers and a full varsi- ty squad. It looked to be a good year for both tournaments and duals. As the weeks progressed, the team start- ed to dwindle in size as the students became more aware that wrestling wasn't an easy sport. The students be- gan to understand that you just couldn’t stop being a wrestler when 6:00 p.m. rolled around. They realized you had to be on a full time diet and some of them had trouble adjusting. Not only not being able to eat but also with the new head coach. Whatever the reasons, by midseason there were only eight wrestlers left and only seven “If the students want to have a successful season they can have one because they have a lot of potential. ’’ varsity spots were filled; half of the varsity line up was missing. With these numbers the Raiders didn't look to win too many dual matches but instead looked to tourna ments. They did very well with only half a team. They placed second, fourth, fourth, and seventh at major tournaments. The team didn’t hit its peak in dual matches until late in the season when they won their last four dual matches, by beating two league schools and two non-league teams. They even shut out one completely and beat the other by a 20 point spread. “The team didn’t hit its peak until late in the season. ” The team qualified two wrestlers for state, Bill Ballenger and John Weilert, but had potential to qualify five. Wei- lert placed fourth at the state tourna- ment. Considering the number of wrestlers that WHS had, they had an outstanding year. J 1 John Weilert raises his arm alter another win, he placed fourth this year at the state tournament Bill Ballenger was the only other qualifier lor state competition. — B0Y5 TENNIS Experience Pays Off This years ’ tennis team was ready to go at the beginning of the season, 11 students joined the team coached by Mr. Tom Glynn. 1 Doubles were Bry- ant McKee, senior; and Jeff Lang, ju- nior; 1 Singles Jimmy Ebert, senior; 2 Doubles Thomas Vanderbilt, ju- nior; and Robert Barth, junior; and 2 Singles Tony Espinosa. Also on the team but not playing Varsity were Darin Simmer, junior; Kevin Hupe, freshman; Kyle Abell, junior; Jason Carlson, junior; and Richard Murray, senior. The first meet was the Baldwin Tournament where Wamego took sec- ond. Both 1 and 2 Doubles teams started out well. Bryant McKee and Jeff Lang being 13:1, and Thomas Vanderbilt and Robert Barth being 12:2 before going to their last three meets in Concordia, Washburn Rural and Clay Center. The WHS team had its best meet of the season in Concordia capturing the over all title along with three division titles. Coach Tom Glynn switched the players positions, Robert Barth and Thomas Vonderbilt playing 1 Dou- bles, Jim Ebert and Tony Espinosa playing 2 Doubles and Jeff Lang playing 2 Singles all caputured first place. Bryant McKee in 1 Singles Position got second losing only to last years 4A State Singles Champion. Senior Jim Ebert says, We have an experienced team this year and a good chance to be league champions and go to state. ” MMfCO 76 From left to the right: Coach Tom Glynn, Jett Lang, Darin Simmer. Kevin Hupe. Kyle Abell, Jason Carlson. Robert Barth. Richard Murray, Tony Espinosa. Jim Ebert. Thomas Vanderbilt Smashing a hair-raising serve. Jim Ebert and Bryant McKee. 104 Floral prints peak through while Bryant McKee and Jeff Lang defeated their opponents on the homecourt at the Wamego Invitationals. Coach Tom Glynn has been coaching Boys' Ten- nis for four years. Waiting for their next match. Jason Carlson and Kyle Abell. Scoreboard Baldwin Tournament Second Chapman Dual Five Wins- Four Losses Wamego Inv. Second Junction City Inv. Fifth Abilene Dual Six Wins- Three Losses Concordia Inv. First State 2nd Robert Barth and Thomas Vanderbilt are prom- ising players for next year. Tony Espinosa was playing ft 2 Singles and Dou- bles. 105 TRACK Track gets started Brings people out of doors Spring! So why not do something outside! For many people, this is their chance to prove themselves. Most people don't understand the basics of a track meet until they attend one. Track meets are very interesting, as is the sport itself. Track season and spring don ’t only bring out the track people themselves, but it brings people out from all over town, walking, jogging, or working in their lawns. Track is a sport that lets each individual compete in the event that a certain person is best in. If you are a runner, you run. If you are a jumper, you jump, and so on. Those who are enthused about track meets more than any other sport, are out because it gives them a chance to do their best, not just as a team, but also as an individual. Sandi Mclnteer. freshman, strides towards a second place finish at the Wamego Invitational. The 1986 girls track team consisted of (row 1) Kathy Schoning, Fr; Tami Hoogendoorn. Fr; Mary Winkler. Fr; Ann Winkler. Fr; Sandi Mclnteer. Fr; (row 2) Rae Bowen. Jr; Candy McNickle, Jr; Mary Schoning. Jr; Roxane Althouse. Jr; Mindy Tauer, Sr; LeeAnn Seager. Jr; Neljean Reavis, Jr; Karlene Lindenmuth. Jr; Jana Adams. Jr. Lee Ann Seager. Jr; helps the team by doing long jump at the Wamego Invitational. 106 The 1986 boys track team consisted of (row 1) Corey Winkler. So: Karl Umscheid. So; Matt York. Fr; Brian Rose. Fr; Brian Heiger. Fr; Vaughn Burgess. Fr; Mark Miller. Fr; Matt Ehrenberg, Fr; Paul Eichem. So; (row 2) Andy Hause. So; John Collette. So; David York. Jr; Ron Winterman. Jr; Thane Brethour. Jr; Mark Berner. Jr; Russ Torrey, Jr; Troy Lane. So; Darrin Stewart. Jr; Jerrod Gerstner, Sr; Sean McNaughten. Sr; Scoreboard State Results Girls Boys Jana Adams 3rd Brethour, Torrey, 100 Meter Gerstner, Winterman Roxanne Althouse 3rd 3200 M. Relay 3rd High Jump Ron Winterman Neljean Beavis 6th 800 Meter 7th 800 Meter Clay Brethour 7th 3200 Meter Coaches; Rick Patton. Jamie Mock. Dave Hartwich. Matt Ehrenberg. Fr; crosses the finish line in the half mile, at the Fr. So. Invitational. Thane Brethour. Jr; second year trackster. receives the baton in the 3200 meter relay. 107 GOLF Young . . . but, not inexperienced This year s golf team was young but they showed dedication and consisten- cy. The team consisted of 11 fresh ] men. 4 sophomores, 4 juniors, and only one senior. The size of the team is a benefit, but we need more girls to go out and stay out , said Jeff Wilson, sophomore. It's not surprising that the freshmen are interested in golf, because they play during the summer with their par- ents, and in junior competition. Coach Mike O’Leary states, Usually if the parents play golf, then the student is exposed to the game and has a ten- dency to play the game. ” One out- standing freshman is Eric Langvardt, who has averaged the best for the year as of April 30 with an 84. Even though the freshmen make up half the team, there still are nine play- ers who have experience in past years. Kurt Conradt, senior, has shot the low- est round and has improved by 5 to 10 strokes over last year. Bryce Bel- Under, junior, had improved his score each week; if one looks at the best 4 out of 6 golfers playing. Our goal is to go to state for the second year in a row,” said Coach Mike O’Leary. Comparing this year's team to last year s team, they are placing better in meets this year. They have more depth this year, this makes the golfers play better with more quality, espe- cially the 5th and 6th men. Next year the team should do great with the experienced freshmen pro- gressing even more and four returning juniors. Kim Underhill Sports editor 1 si row Mike Rush. Chris Hupe. Mall York. Brel Evins, Jim Hildreth, Scott Fincham, Eric Edwards, Jeii Wilson, 2nd row; Coach Mike O'Leary, Kurt Conradt. Tony Pageler. Sam Hinkle. Mark Bjloring. Brian Evans. Shawn Fouraker. Mike Swanson, Bryce Bellinder. Andrew Vanderbilt. Eric Langvardt. Scott Eckart. Jim Houser 108 Eric Langvardt, freshman, shows the concentration that helped win him a spot on the varsity. He partici- pated in the Wamego Invitational and placed sev- enth The team placed second. Mike O'Leary scoreboard Abilene 6th Wamego Inv. 2nd Chapman 3rd Osage City 1st Clay Center 3rd Concordia 3rd Marysville NCKL Concordia 3rd Regional TBA 2nd State- TBA 10th “Coach O'Leary needs to let us use the carts during practice. says Jeff Wilson, sophomore, (pictured above) 109 Studying by yourself isn't any fun. Why not study together says Matt Ehrenberg and Jimmy Hildreth both freshman. Angie Booth, senior; and Carol Lea Hil- debrand. junior teach Gary Kerr, senior, some new moves. go to school with family around my little sister since I’m her older sister And since our ages are so close we're closer, because we can share a lot of things. ” stated Sherry Sackrider. senior. Many teens may find that their brother or sister is not inconve- nient. Siblings can be a big help My brother is older than me. so really I’m the inconvienience to him. I’m always wanting him to take me somewhere. said Cindy Hatfield, junior. Large families consisting of many children, means sharing considerably more. Katie Winkler, sophomore, stated. I don’t always have as much room to do what I want. I have to be able to get along with others Sharing rooms is a hassle. Katie has five sisters and four brothers. Three of them. Corey (sopho more). Ann and Mary (freshman), are in high school. Being an only child has it I ad- vantages and disadvantages, too. get more things since I'm an only child ” Having brothers and sisters or being an only child has it’s good points and bad. Sibling relation ships Is just one it's good points and bad. Sibling relationships is just one aspect of life that one has to deal with in growing up. It's not surprising that how one grows up reflects their own individual per- sonality in relation to others. Family life is an important fac- tor in one s life A large portion of family life is sibling relationships Brothers and sisters share many things. So. it Is vital that they get along. Yet, this Isn't al- ways so. Family quarrels between sibling occur often. ‘7 can 7 go out much because I always have to stay home and watch my sister. said Josi Over- bey. junior. It's a real inconve mence for me because my little brother is 11 years younger. My parents always expect me to stay home and babysit. added Krista Coon, junior. Thus younger brothers and sis- ters can cause inconveniences for the older sibling. But. ey can also be some help in the growth of maturity In the older child. When the ages of the siblings are close, many times responsibly and friendships develop As one grows up with their sib lings they become friends At first I missed each one of them when they moved out. now I en joy more freedom, yet. occasion ally I still miss them. said Bryce Bel Under, junior Kim Underhill, junior, said. I feel I’ve developed a lot of re- sponsibility because Kenny Sineway. freshman, is two years younger than me It makes me try harder. '7 feel more responsible Siblings express feelings some positive some negative Lunch is Laura Bevitt and DeAnn Wilson, seniors, fa- vorite past time. Paintings color and bring spirit This year within the walls of WHS the third hour art class students, advised by Mr Simp- son. decided to add some life to the school The students first started by planning their design Then, when they had plans drawn on paper, they started to outline the images on the walls that they had designed When they first started to paint the outlined areas on the first and second floors, students were saying, Whats that supposed to be?” Since there was only a few people working on the project, word of what was happening did not carry through WHS quickly When the painting on second floor was completed, it turned out to be a large eye with the visual image of the future with smaller Images of a book, graduation cap. and the earth meaning life after graduation This painting was done by Allan Manly and John Johnston The painting on the first floor said “Raiders”. This painting was done by Thane Bret hour and Richie Chrest. The paint ing in the music room was of a music staff. This painting was done by Debbie Streiner and Don Zerbe '7 think that they are a change and that they class up the school: they give it an added touch. ” said Todd Car ley, junior. “They give the hallways a little more life They also give the hallways more color instead of the dull yellow and dirty white. ” said Corey Winkler, sophomore Sherry Burgess, sophomore. “I think the paintings will bring out a positive attitude to wards the school ” Krista Coon, junior. “I really think that the 1 wall paintings add some variety to the atmo sphere of our school. It’s a great feeling to walk down first and second floor and have something to look at besides the “blah look ing lockers I feel it gives our school more class The wall paintings were a great idea and I hope to see more of it. “I think that they show a lot of school spirit and they make the walls much better to look at rather than just a plain wall. Brenda Rosco- vius, sophomore. Amy Haller, freshman. “I like the painting. They brighten up the hallways and show the pride we have in our school ” As one can tell the paintings that the third hour art class has painted have brought new color and life to the school. Lockers show When walking down the halls of WHS one sees lines of plain brownish-gray lockers. However, when they are opened between classes the halls come alive with a colorful array of individuality as displayed in locker decorations. Smiling friends, pictures of fa vorite celebrities, good looking guys and girls, and poems are popular in lockers. Shelves, memo boards, and cork are also added to help lockers express the personality of the residing student Out of a survey of twenty WHS students only eight stu dents had no locker decoration. The ones that didn't decorate, said they had no desire to Todd Carley. junior, said. ‘7 really haven't gotten around to deco personalities rating it. I am in and then out of my locker so quickly that I've never had the need to decorate it”. Other students disagree. ‘7 decorated my locker so that it looks different than anyone else's. said junior Lisa Streiner. Jen Tessendorf. junior, added. “It inspires me when I open it and there are a variety of pic- tures of handsome men hanging in my locker. Many students even put stick- ers on the outside of their locker to help brighten the drab mono- tony of the repetitive lockers. Some people think of their lock ers as just a place to store their belongings But. most WHS stu dents think of their locker as a home away from home” Stu3ent Lije Family Life at School Martha Carnahan, Troy Lane, Mike and Jenni Rush, Kim Seamans, and Ronni Sue Sun ley have something in common; their parents are teachers at Wamego High School. At some time in their career, these students will be en- rolled in their parent’s class. Although Mr. Seamans felt it was “rather nice” teaching his children; Mrs. Rush said, ‘7 feel almost the same toward them as my other students, but as the years go on I seem more motherly to all my students. ” Like anything, there are disadvan- tages and advantages to being a teach- er’s child. Some of the disadvantages are just pet peeves that come with the territory. For instance. Martha Carna- han said. ‘7 find that many teachers call me by my mother’s name, but it doesn't take long to train them to call me Martha. ” A second example is that students enjoy teasing others. Mom talks about me in her classes. She tells them about my childhood, and. of course. I get teased. ” said Ronni Sue Sunley. Another pet peeve is “the kids at school think you should know ever- ything, ” stated Kim Seamans. Her fa- ther replied. “She does feel peer pres- sure in government since it is a social studies class. Teenagers can be very cruel when they want to. Many feelings have been hurt while others talk about teachers around their children. My first thought is ‘Drop dead!' I get mad be- cause I hate it when people cut down the people I love, ” remarked Martha Carnahan. Jenni Rush said, I ignore them and walk away. ” Besides saying wicked things, stu- dents can do some rotten things, too. One of the worst is trying to receive a better grade by becoming friends with the teacher’s child. “Several people have asked me to steal a test, change a grade, or have Mom change a grade, ” stated Ronni Sue Sunley. The parents try very hard to teach indifferently towards all students. Sometimes in a haste to show no fa- vorism. the parents do not help as much as possible. Sometimes I don’t help them as much as I would normally at home because I feel it would be unfair, ” stated Mrs. Rush. However, the students agree that their parent's class is harder. He didn't answer my questions because he didn't want oth- ers to feel as if he were favoring me. said Kim Seamans. Although there are many disadvan- tages, the advantages out weigh them; if not in number, then in value. A few items Martha Carnahan noticed were that the first day of school as a fresh- man was easier. I had been at the school plenty of times before so I knew where everything was. ” re- Jennifer Jensen, junior, 'checks out' Mrs. Cornu lion Mrs Cornohon h.is been the Wamego High School librarian for the post ten years During noon hour many students enjoy talking to their friends in the halls, os do Troy Lone, sophomore, and Sherri Sackrider. senior 112 continued marked Martha. She then added, “If I need money during the day, all I need to do is get a pass and go to the li- brary. Also, if 1 forget books at night or over the weekend. I'm able to get my mother to get them for me. ” An advantage for students that do not have teachers as parents is that either subconciously or “secretly they study more and try a little harder.” stated Kim Seamans. Just knowing the teacher s child is a friend gives one an extra boost while studying. Mrs. Grunewald. who as a student at IVa- mego High School was known as Kay Dawson, got the impression that “the kids learned more. ” Everyone knows students with teachers as parents. Usually if the par- ent is well liked, the child is, too. As for the parents, “I thought it was a unique opportunity to be with and teach my own children,” observed Mrs. Rush. M Mike Rush, freshman, began his day like many other stuilents. outside the bandroom slaving over his homework that was obviously a pain in the neck li ‘fore rushing to her next class. Martha Carna han. senior, entertains the photographer with her energetic and electrifying smile while paus mg to store books in her locker Kim Seamans, junior, u'as the president of the AFS club that was sjyonsored by her father She u'.js also a board member of Y teens Lin la Reiter, whose mother substitutes at Wamego. is busy calculating her trigo nometry homework SCudier L Lije Daydreaming helps escape Where am I? Oh yeah. I'm in chemistry. What is it. 10:50? That’s impossible it ivas just 10:35. What happened?” Some people may have experienced this feeling. Daydreaming is a dreamlike thought filled with pleasing, often illusory, visions or anticipation. Why does a person daydream? Kenny Sineway. freshman, states. Day- dreaming is a main event because teachers don't make classes interesting enough, not as in homework to occupy time, but as in interesting events to do while in class. ” Jen Tessendorf. junior, daydreams because. It helps me make it through the entire day without falling asleep. ” Daydreaming usually occurs when a teacher is speaking to the class as a whole. When it's not a one to one speech, the student's mind wanders and he begins to think of pleasant upcoming events. The way one procrasti- nates. or loses interest in a boring lecture. states Mr. O’Leary, science teacher. “Daydreaming allows you to be creative.” says Jen Tessendorf. Mrs. Rush. English teacher, states. Daydreaming is good if it does not interfere with your life. Your life may be wasted if you daydream too much. A person should set aside a time for daydreaming into your schedule, when you won't miss anything important. ” There is a place and a time for daydreaming, whether it's about future events or if your fantisizing about someone special. The world is full of daydreamers. Why not be creative? by Kim Underhill, junior Jill Peterson. Soph, takes time out from study to think about the days events. FASHION COMES OUT Fashions this year have been highly recognized at W.H.S. Though there are many different looks seen in the hall, they are all fashionable. Some may be wearing huge shirts, that could possibly belong to your dad. with thick wild belts hanging around their waists. Others may wear multi-colored pants, striped shirts, and flowered jackets with high tops for shoes. It seems that everyone is their own designer these days because whatever people wear is fashionable in some way. If you saw someone in sweat pants and a hugh sweatshirt down to their knees someone would think that it s cool and wear a similar look the next day. Guys have become more fashionable this year than in the past. The Miami Vice look seems to be big with them this year. Or the suit jackets, a t-shirt, and jeans. It seems that men are more respectable to fashion these days. Even the freshmen guys get a little crazy and go all out on some fashionable out-fit once in a while. Maybe it s to catch the senior girls eyes as they walk past them in the hall. Hair styles are becoming more daring this year also. There is the spiked look, the short bobbed look, and the guys are even getting a little spike and wave to their styles. Fashion this year is very fun and exciting to look at and be a part of. So don’t be a bore with the same look everyday. Join the fun and be daring! Mini skirls have become a big pari of fashion as Terri Tobias. Jr. shows us here. Guvs like to browse through stores too As Gary Kerr. Sr . shows off his Miami Vice look here in a men's fashion store Roxanne A It house. Jr., is very classy when it comes to fashion. She always includes hat. belt, and jewelry with all her outfits. Sta3er Lije The most crowded and popular hall in school is on first floor. Here Bill Ballenger, Mark Berner, Jim Houser. Bryce Bellinder, Lori Grannell. Joel Meister. Kristy Frisbie, Angie Booth. Thomas Vander- bilt. Michelle Belin. Thane Brethour. and Rob Barth congregate between classes. Couples walking each other to class or stealing a kiss when the teachers are not looking are common sights in the halls. Russell Torrey and LeeAnn Seager find time to share a special moment. Friends couples . . . your four minutes are up! Within a matter of seconds, the halls fill with students and soon the end of the hall is hidden from view. Lockers start slamming and people start yelling. The mad four-minute rush to the next class has begun! As soon as the bell rings marking the end of class, students race each other to get out the door and the halls fill like a flash flood. The destination of these madmen ” is their next class. However, the students usually make numerous stops before they arrive at their next class. Meanwhile, the teachers stand up to stretch, poke their heads in the hall to check for trouble, and then step back in to prepare for the next class. “I spend the time getting organized for the next class, talking to students from the past class, and ones coming in. said Mr O'Leary, science teacher. What can happen in four minutes? Returning a book to the library, catching up on the latest news, and switching textbooks are just a few of the many things students do. While others simply go to their next class without making any stops. I always go to my locker and sometimes I get a drink of water. Once had a friend take my books to class while I got a book out of the library. commented Mary Schoning. junior. Rob Barth, junior, spends his time in a different way. People give me hugs and I talk to people. ” Others such as Christina Howard, senior, use this time to meet friends. Between classes. I rush to my ransacked locker, rummage for my books hidden under piles of trash, usually finding most of them. I then have just enough time to say 'hello' and ’good-bye’ to Steven. Some get their exercise by finding their way down the hall. Walking down the halls is like walking through a maze or being a ball in a pinball machine. Rarely do I ever get to walk down the hall in a straight line. ” commented Martha Carnahan, senior. For some it is a new experience. Ursula Auer. AFS exchange student from Austria, had a hard time getting used to switching classes, because m her school in Austria the teachers changed classes instead of the students. No matter how one does it. one must fight the crowd in the halls to get to their next class. 116 S°Oo? n ihV -° t :Zs ? s°ct os s . y°A Oty Q .•SSifelS wm$ . 'A erc ' £ « , ?' £ ? %L tKt 4£S£s ■ °A f'A 'o y° 5 fj. r,r ,''! co, •fy Jr te Aft ft 43S « el ■ po0 O- A c O ! %. '4 % . 'S er e AJ'o „ +£ ' ? J's 0_ P J lj 0 '' 4’ . ,4 ''OrV °°V + VedrT y ! - eJy 0 5 4 ' � y eJ The nerd van was somewhat of a trademark for the nerds Curtis Eckart, senior, said. We al- ways found a ride no matter how dumpy. Fans'take On. new look The atmosphere was overwhelmingly nerd. Five sharp dressed guys strutted to their places in front of the student body. “The candidates are: Jerrod Gerstner. Bry ant McKee. Joel Meister. Darin Simmer, and Tom Shortt. It was Nerd Homecoming, a first for WHS Darin Simmer was crowned king. Darin felt it was a “great honor that will look good on my resume. He was also reported as saying, in rather nerdy fashion. I’m not surprised I won considering my competi- tion Bryant McKee felt he deserved the nomination because he was “The best dressed nerd. Bryant also added. “I was a little shocked I didn't win. Even though the candidates took the con- test seriously, the student body simply laughed The nerds provided a lot of laugh ter and fun for WHS Why Nerds? Richie Chrest. senior nerd, said. “It 's something out of the ordinary to do and we support the girls at the same time. What seemed to be normal guys sud denly became unfashionable nerds They cheered the girls on no matter what the m M _ I Thf invasion began Volleyball supporters started wearing mismatched clothes and thicl mmtfnmed glasses Here the proud group shows some personality Ntmi score. They were some of the most faithful fans. These young men took their responsibility very seriously. They often developed their own cheers. Pat Foltz, nerd supporter, said. “They stole some cheers from the cheer leaders but make improvements on them. The group also had a simple dress code. They could not wear button down collars, jeans that fit. and their clothing could not match. The most important rule though is all nerds must have greased hair. When asked where nerds got their clothes. Foltz respond- ed. “They shopped where fashion u'ds avail- able. obviously not the Brass Buckle. Most nerds stole from their dads' closets Most nerds would never dream of wearing button down collars anyway. The group was not only beneficial to the volleyball team, but also to the student body Nerds involved many students, not just certain upperclassmen. Anyone could be a nerd. The nerds were entertaining but opposing teams didn 't really like them very much. Chies tated’'Somctimc v jcul }oget cocky. But most teams would want the nerds for them instead of against them. Some, like Mr. Daryl Batchelor, band di rector, have voiced some opposition to the group “I’m not totally against the nerds, but I think they sometimes lost their objective, which was to support the team. Simmer responded If people support the nerds, they in turn are supporting WHS vollev- ball The volleyball team enjoyed their nerds They felt priviledged to have nerds to cheer them on Llara Karnowski. volleyball player, said. “They were inspiring, supportive and fun to watch. The nerds could break dance, do the “wave and they could cheer. “Less filling, tastes great! was the most well known They went to away matches and tourna ments whenever they were able. Nothing could keep them away, not even a broken down van. Yes. it was a good year for the nerds, they were even asked by the Kansas State volley ball team to cheer for the Wildcats. McKee summed it up by saying, “the Nerds are a _________‘P and I ■ ________________ Wamego dies It was said a few years ago that main street died; can it be that Wamego also died? The only lights on main street were those of street lamps. Every once in a while Wamego would come alive after a game or dance. Tom Shortt and Curtis Eckart felt that Wamego s night life had hit rock bottom. To combat the problem of boredom in Wamego, they wrote a letter to both local newspapers. Shortt said he “got tired of going out and being bored. We thought this letter would encourage people to go out and party. ” Dear Editor, As concerned seniors of Wamego High, we are writing about the apathy problem of the night life in Wamego. It seems to us that the number of teenagers out on the town during the night has almost dwindled to nil. It used to be that you could go out at night and find students to converse with. Now you woqld be lucky to spot a jogger getting his ten miles in. What has brought this change? Is it that parents now a days are being more strict or is it Wamego’s finest cracking down on teenage related laws? If it is the parents that are the problem, we feel that a teenager faces a life of working and responsibilities and should be given an opportunity to have a little fun in their lives. If the problem is the police, we feel that they should worry more about the more serious crimes and less of the sixteen-year-olds staying out past eleven o’clock! We know this letter is not going to change the lives of everybody in the Wamego area, but we hope the next time we go out at night we might see a few more faces that we know. Concerned WHS Seniors, Tom Shortt Curtis Eckart Presidents only succeed by determination and hard work After hearing from fourteen of the sixteen presi dents that represent the organizations a WHS being president seems to mean a lot of hard work. Hard work ranges from getting people involved and offi- cers busy, to filing international reports and running effective meetings Officers do a lot no one ever knows about, ” Kim Seamans. AFS president ex- plains “You can't rally put your finger on it when looking at a club Their work is the little things no one really wants to do. Like making schedules, and finding workers. ” Being an officer means saying yes. when you only have time td say no. You just can 7 say 7 didn 7 have time. ’ instead you hop to it and get it done. shares Darin Simmer. Somethings being an officer means standing alone. Feeling you are the only ones who under- stand what the club can be. as well as. caring about what it is. Yet most agree everyone must be in- volved for a club to work. Lisa Neidfeldt. FHA president feels. Members should understand they are the club, we (the officers) shouldn 7 have to do everything We need their help. ” Officers must be optimists. Lisa Streiner, FBLA president sees. The mam thing is believing in the club, not speaking against it. Seeing the light, light- ing the shadows ” It 's easier to criticize when others hold the posi tions You don't really know what it's like until you’ve been there. ” states Richie Chrest. president of FCA. Most presidents agree members don 7 really real- ize the responsibility involved in running a club Neljean Reavis, president of SADD stated, The sponsor and I do almost everything so it will get done. ” Neidfeldt explained many times the real work is to make sure committees are doing their jobs. These tasks could be cut down tremendously if members were more involved. Why then, after all the work, responsibility and time it takes to be a president or any officer do people each year have elections to narrow the field for these grueling posi- tions? Some people naturally get a high from seeing improvement, progress and ideas they have helped to create. ” expresses Streiner. Blocking out minor downfalls, it's been fun to plan and carry out our major goals successfully. ” adds Lori Samuelson. Lori Grannell. Y Teens president believes. The best part is hearing kids or parents talk about some- thing you 've helped carry through. ” Angie Booth. Spirit Club president shares The way you run meetings, plan activities, work our problems are all being recorded in the minds of future leaders who sit within the club. What an officer does will be stored away, the good things copied, the poor ideas improved. Each year's offi- cers form a piece of the future. ” So. the criteria is simple. To be an officer one must be able to love the role through good and bad. “all of it It's a lot of work, but when everything is over and you have a good feeling. ” stated Giner Miller It s not always easy, but the relief of knowing everything has gone well is well worth enjoying. Kim Seamans, junior AFS president, directs an executive meeting. The leaders of the sophomore class have a big responsibility. Andy Haus; vice president. Chris King; secretary, and Lyle Honig. president must make major decisions about money making projects. eexr In Review Striking a bbw for capitalism. Rocky Balboa (Sylvester StalloneI defeats the Soviet boxer. Ivan Drago (Dolph Lun grenl Audiences all over the U S stood from their seats and chanted Go Rocky. Go! Grossing over nearly $32 million in five days, the strongest nonsummer opening ever Rocky IV pushed the total domestic take for the senes over $400 million AIDS and rock ratings take headlines News around the United States effect many lives. Good news, as well as bad filled 1985 86 AIDS Iacquired immune deficiency syndrome) plagued the U S. headlines. Rock Hudson s death shocked the American public with the first mass humanization of AIDS. That s What Friends Are For. recorded by Dionne and Friends (Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder. Gladys Knight, and Elton John) and Commitment For Life. ” a benefit for AIDS Project Los Angeles, managed to make its most telling poinTs with a quiet, surprising dignified concert to raise money to cure this disease. A more local encounter was the break in of Wamego High. Three men. one a former Wamego High student broke in and stole $13,000 worth of band equipment, computers, tools, and appliances on Sunday. February 9. 1986. The robbers were soon located and arrested, nearly all of the stolen items were returned. Music ratings also jolted many students this year A Parents Music Resource Center teamed up with the National Parent Teacher Association to tell the world that rock n roll music has gone too far Opposition included music-business figures such as Avant-Gardist, Frank Zappa. John Denver, and Dee Snider of Twisted Sister. It seemed as though the PMRC and others are coming down the most on Judas Priest. Motley true. AC DC and Twisted Sister. Madonna. Sheena Easton. Sheila E.. and Prince were also being scrutinized. The PMRC has backed off from its earlier insistence on specific ratings. President Stanley Grotikov, Record Industry Association of America, announced that record companies would, at their own discretion, put warning labels on certain albums: PARENTAL GUIDANCE-EXPLICIT LYRICS, fortu- nately the bill did not pass. Looking on the brighter side of the year, the Chicago Bears stole the Super Bowl from the New England Patriots Beginning with a quarterback who cuts his own hair, young Jim McMahon: the Bears could be the least glamorous people ever to dine at a Super Bowl, which may start to explain their charm. William Perry has become known as the “refrigerator The fridge is the most famous 308 pound ball carrier this season Some other participants have disguised themselves in appropriate rock age garb, but the mysteries that lurk within the head of punk rocker. Jim McMahon, are as intriguing as the headbands that adorn its exterior. Mike Dittka. Chicago Bears coach, summed up their year (and here at WHS) by saying It was a long wait, but worth it outfor jai Launc .« .L ch3� ' Th, 0 °° J. S = ’hu k-,. ■tnus-._____________________ n on 120 Crazy For You and with fan's approval; Ma donna charged forward in 1985 to sweep Grammy nominations, movie stardom, and hus band Sean Penn. Madonna debuted her acting talents in her first film. Desperately Seeking Susan; her second album. Like A Virgin. also the top ten for 1985. Phil Collins had a success- ful year winning 3 Grammys with his album. No Jacket Required. Amy Grant received 2 Gram mys with her Unguarded album Bryan Adams, a ha. and Huey Lewis and The News were also nominated Grammys: Huey Lewis and The News won the Grammy for Best Music Video Long Form Ozzy Osbourne has cut back on his rock n roll itenery due to instability of his band - as well as certain health prob- lems The Oz progressed forward, after attend- ing the Betty Ford’s Drug Rehabilitation Center, with his new album. The Ultimate Sin The Cosby Show , this season s runaway top rated senes, topped itself with a 36 2 rating, the highest for any regular senes episode since CBS' Dallas The Huxtabfes are featured in 22 minutes of weekly magic have lifted Cos into that special realm where a face on a screen becomes part of the family Motley handed out high tens to his Kansas City Royals team mates after a second-inning home run The Royals claimed then title by routing out the St Louis Cardinals H O in the seventh game in the senes The Royals became the first team in World Senes history to lose the first two games at home and then to rebound to win the 170 Senes” Southern Wamego was rocked by a house explosion in early October 6 when a firework flash powder was accidently set off at a party on Third Street Four people were seriously hurt. 10 others received minor m uries The two superpowers met in 1985 to bargain about weapons. Mainly the US's Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars). The leaders de- cided to meet again An earthquake rocked Mexi- co in 1985. The quake lasted four long minutes and 250 buildings fell. At least 2500 people lost their lives. HIJACKED Hijacking is a form of ter- rorism which got out of hand. Beirut Airlines. Egypt Air. and the sea jack of the Achille Lauro were just a few of the victims. 122 A build up of trapped gases caused a movement of the earth in Colombia. South America. Nearly 200.000 were dead or missing South Africa's policy of aparthied gained attention as Blacks revolted against the White minority government. However, the Blacks are still oppressed. Ferdinand Marcos was ousted from the presidency of the Philippines after an election plagued with fraud. Marcos was asked to step down by President Reagan Cory Aquino, an inexperi- enced widow, became presi- dent. Marcos had served 20 years in the presidential seat. This new hero kills Reds and Russians with a kind of perverse relish. Georgi Ivanov Russia VS. who will win? The Cold War between Russia and the US started in the mid 40's and now the media is using it to pick up viewers and listen- ers. Movies like Rocky IV are using the US vs. Com- munism theme. Our he- roes knock off communist people like flies, all in the name of freedom. Rambo blows away American en- emies with a machine gun while Rocky knocks their lights out. Recording artist Bruce USA . .. Springsteen sings “Born in the USA” and American hearts swell as we compare our freedom to Russian com- munism. Sting sings of the di- saster of a US USSR war. He hopes the russians love their children too. ” The hit TV show, “Family Ties based a show around a chess championship. A con- test between Alex and an un- beaten Russian. Everyone ex- pects Alex to win, to beat the bad guy, but he does not. Alex falls to defeat to a Rus- sian. The Cold War has moved on to a new era. Politically both sides are working to- ward agreement. In the theatre, and on the radio there is still the good guy- bad guy image. It might help to remem- ber Sting's words, “We share the same biology, re- gardless of ideology. ” Prince Charles and Lady Diana traveled around the world. They visited Australia. Italy, and the US, just to men- tion a few. They received praise and criticism. •7 AKY? I find he’s not only a barbarian, but he's flaky. Ronald Reagan used these words to describe Libyian leader Muammar Kaddafi. Kaddafi has been described as moody and unpredictable. Lybia declared they were ready for war with the US while the US imposed economic sanctions on them Lybia is known tor terrorism. Jeff Wilson, waited two long and tedious hours for this photo. Our lives are filled with waits. We must have the same pa- tience. dedication, and belief in ourselves to make it through. With these ingredi- ents. all of our waits will be worthwhile. Jeff won first place in 4A State photo contests with this kind of talent. This is only one of his many outstanding photos 124 This year is now history in our minds. All that remains are the memories of the fun, enthusiastic year that we have exper- ienced. Things seemed to go right this year. Stu- dents got more involved, teachers cared more, and tensions of past years were eased. It was a long, troublesome but worthwhile wait for a school year like this one. For some it is a time to move on to a new beginning, for some it is a time of starting over, for others it is moving on but with more lead- ership and determination. High school can be com- pared to a novel with four short but intense chapters. Each one becoming more involved and more de- manding, until the con- clusion which, in reali- ty, has a sequal. May each sequal be of value and WORTH THE WAIT. a Abell, Kyle 18. 97. 101. 62. 105. 106 Adams. Jana■ 18. 39. 68. 91. 99. 58. 65. 51. 70. 61. 106 Adams. Judy■ 32, 33 Althouse. Dawn- 3. 6. 45. 64. 86 Althouse. Roxanne 19. 68. 73. 90. 91. 98. 99. 64. 61. 67. 106 Armendam. Daniel 24. 25. 60 Asbury. Jessi 28. 45. 91. 58 Auer. Ursula■ 1. 3. 6. 9. 47. 57. 68. 73. 95. 65. 70. 86 B Bairow. Ginger 28. 45. 58 Bairow. Lori- 3. 6. 12. 35. 44. 45. 57. 117. 58. 60. 70. 62. 63. 61. 86 Bairow. Sharon- 29. 57 Ballenger. Jim- 3. 6. 47. 102. 83. 86 Ballenger. William■ 24. 47. 116. 102. 83 Bandel, Sara- 28. 45. 55 Barry. Cary- 19 Barth. Robert 19. 45. 92. 100. 116. 62. 61. 105. 106 Batchelor. Daryl- 18. 44. 45. 84. 85 Better. Linda- 19. 58. 43. 62 Bejot. Mark 49. 55. 60 Belm. Michelle 3. 6. 13. 68. 116. 58. 86 Bellmder. Bryce- 19, 41. 68. 92. 101. 110. 116. 65. 62. 61. 108 Bellmder. Steve- 3. 48 Bennett. James- 3. 6. 13. 37. 86 Bennett. Pamela- 25. 55. 64. 70 Benton. Bob 33 Benton. Christine- 25. 57. 73. 91. 98. 110. 58. 64. 70. 71 Berner. Mark 18. 68. 97. 101. 116. 107 Berner. Todd- 28. 97. 101 Berroth, Caryn 18 Bevitt. Laura- 3. 6. 9. 46, 47. 57. 68. 76. 77. 78. 94. 95. 110. 117. 58. 70. 61. 86 Bjorlmg. Mark 19. 73. 96. 98. 43. 70. 71. 108 Blackford. Jerry- 28. 55 Blanka, Diane 19. 23. 45. 46. 57. 58. 62 Blanka. Sonya- 19. 22. 41. 44. 45. 73. 58. 65. 43. 42. 62. 61 Blankley. Carl- 25 Blankley. David- 25. 38 Blankley. Diane- 23. 28 126 Blankley. Tim- 3. 6. 35. 86 Blaser. Jessica 25. 38. 91. 58. 60. 70 Blume. Amy- 3. 6. 57. 58. 60. 70. 61. 66. 67. 86 Boggs. Jay- 24 Boggs. Mark 24. 97 Booth. Angie- 3. 5. 6. 45. 68. 75. 76. 77. 78. 96. 98. 110. 116. 58. 60. 51. 70. 71. 61. 67. 86 Booth. Matt 28. 97. 110 Borger, Jon- 28 Bowen, Rae 19. 45. 43. 42. 106 Brazzle, Beth 28 Brazzle. Rachel- 29 Brazzle. Suzanne- 6. 9. 52. 75. 86 Bret hour. Clay- 1. 19. 46. 68. 92. 61. 107 Bret hour. Thane- 19. 20. 49, 68. 92. 93. 116. 107 Breymeyer, Jean 33 Breymeyer, Judy 18 Brooks. Marsha 29. 40 Brummet. Colby- 25. 97. 101 Brunkow. Betty 33 Brunkow, Glenn- 29. 55. 97 Brunkow. Kimberly- 28. 45. 58 Brunkow. Teresa- 3, 6. 44. 45. 86 Brunner. Robert- 25 Budden. Brenda- 24. 25. 45. 91. 58. 70. 67 Burgeson, Niki- 28. 34 Burgess. Sherry- 25. 26. Ill, 70. 83 Ric Schweitzer and Kerry Dick, seniors, pose for a photo essay project concerning drugs and drug deals Burgess. Vaughn- 28. 55. 97. 101. 107 Burgess. Vince- 3, 7. 41. 55. 68. 96. 97. 100. 65. 83. 86 Butler. Connie- 19. 79 c Callender. Terry- 35 Car ley. Todd 19. 38. 47. 72. 111. 62. 63. 83 Carley. Yvonne 25. 58. 95. 99, 43. 70 Carlson. Jason 19, 46. 101. 43. 105. 106 Carlson. Jessica 28. 55 Carnahan. Martha 3. 6. 9. 47. 57.61.64. 112. 113.65. 70. 62. 86 Carnahan. Sara 41. 112 Carroll. Laura- 7, 24 Carroll. Rod 45. 92 Casey. Nancy- 3. 7. 9. 57. 86 Casper. Lonny- 3. 7. 117, 65. 62. 84. 86 Casper. Tina 19. 23. 45. 57, 58. 65. 67 Cassity. Scott 24. 55 Childs. Jay 25. 45. 64. 62 Chrest. Richie- 3. 4. 7. 13. 16. 35. 57. 60. 68. 73. 78. 96. 97. 100. 117. 61. 86 Clark. Jay 25. 40. 41. 68. 96. 97 Clark. Jody- 25 Collette. Dan- 1. 3. 7, 46. 96, 97. 86 Collette. John- 25. 45. 97. 107 Collins. Jack 32. 33 Collins. Laura- 19. 46. 49. 57. 58. 70. 62 Colson. David- 32. 33 Conradt. Kurt- 3. 7. 12. 41. 44. 45. 68. 73. 78. 96. 43. 70. 62. 67. 108, 86 Cook. Angie- 18. 41. 57. 73. 68. 58 Cook. Carol- 41 Cook. Tim 1. 3. 7. 38. 41. 72. 96. 97. 65. 67. 83. 86 Coon. Debbie- 25. 37. 70 Coon. Donna 25. 91 Coon. Krista 18. 23. 44. 45. 57. 91. 110, 111. 43. 70. 54 Coon. Tom- 19. 55 Cor dry. Sean 3. 7. 39. 96, 98, 43. 70. 71. 62. 61. 86 Crosson, Jane ice- 37. 69. 103, 70. 61 Cruse. Elizabeth 24. 79. 64 D Davies. Darren 19. 54. 55 Davisson. Bryan 24. 38 Dawson. Mary 52. 53. 67 DeBord, Robert- 19. 97. 34. 43 Dechairo. Nikki- 25. 26, 64. 82, 83 Dekat. Jay- 29 Dick. Kerry 3. 126. 86 Dick, Pamela- 25. 34. 45 Diederich, Damon 29. 55. 101 Diederich. Derek- 19. 38. 34 Dinger. Brenda- 7. 3. 9. 86 Dinger. Scott- 86 Dishman. William- 28 Doll. Dale 36. 37. 96. 97, 100 Doll. Richard 32. 33. 61 Doperalski. Joan- 41 Downie, Aundna- 19 Dutton. Tony- 38 t Ebert. 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Donna 18. 51, 57, 65, 70. 61. 67 Gerstner, Jerrod■ 3, 10. 60, 68, 72. 73. 75. 76. 78. 81, 96. 97. 100, 65, 43. 51. 107, 83, 86 Ghumm. Tina■ 29 Oover. Larry■ 24 Glynn. Tom■ 39. 94. 95. 101. 61. 105. 106 Grannell. Lori■ 3. 10, 45. 58. 60. 68. 73. 76. 77. 78. 90. 91. 99. 116. 65. 51. 70. 67. 86 Grunewald. Kaye■ 36. 37. 64 M Half net. Joleen■ 41 Haller. Amy 29. 58. 111. 70. 82. 83 Harrison, Shane 29. 34, 45 Harshbarger. Alan■ 97 Harshbarger. Lynda■ 1. 3, 5. 10. 45. 58. 60. 61. 68. 73. 76. 77. 91. 99. 51. 70. 67. 86 Hartwich. David 49. 64. 107 Hatfield. Cindy 18. 73. 110 Hause, Andy■ 24, 25. 37. 72. 73. 43. 107 Hendricks. Karen■ 28. 29. 58. 60. 91. 98. 43. 42 Henningsen, Rose 41 Hercules. Samantha■ 29, 64 Hesse. Angela■ 3. 10. 17. 47. 57. 58. 65. 70. 62. 86 Hieger. Brian 29. 30. 45. 55. 101. 107 Hieger. Marla 30. 55. 64 Hildebrand, Carole Lea■ 18. 75. 96. 98. 110. 43. 70. 71 Hildreth, Jimmy■ 30. 101, 110. 108 Hill. Lorren 24. 27. 37. 97. 101 Hinkle, Sam 30. 97, 34. 108 Hoerner. Regina■ 30. 79 Hofmann. Jay me- 3. 9, 10, 57. 110. 86 Hofmann. Jennifer- 24. 37. 45. 73. 110 Holle. Denise 30. 57. 59, 73 Holle, Doug 20. 44. 45. 54, 55. 61 Holz. Steven 3. 10. 16. 55. 61. 86 Honig. Lyle 24. 25. 60. 72. 81. 97. 83 Honig. Thelma- 33 Hoogendorn. Dixie 33 Hoogendorn. Tami- 30. 37. 45. 58. 92. 67, 106 Houser. Jim 20. 44. 45. 46. 68. 92. 110. 116. 62. 63. 61. 127. 85. 108 Howard. Christina 3. 10, 46. 57. 61. 86 Hupe. Chris 30. 45. 101. 62. 108 Hupe. Kevin 29. 30. 44. 45. 101, 106 Hutchings. Michael- 30. 97 J Jensen. Jeff- 30 Jensen. Jennifer- 21. 47. 74. 112. 70. 128 Johnson. Toben- 21. 45 Johnson. Tony- 3, 10. 86 Johnston. John 21. 49 Jones. Aletha 24 Jones. Amy- 20. 21. 23. 47, 62 Jones, Edgar- 24 Jones. Kathy 24. 51. 57. 72. 73. 67. 83 Jones. Sandra 24, 58. 70 K Kalivoda. Carrie- 30. 57 Karnowski. Llara- 3, 10. 46. 58. 61. 66. 68. 72. 76. 77. 78. 81. 91. 99. 65. 51. 70. 82. 83. 86 Kerr. Gary 3. 11. 110. 86 King. Chris 24. 25. 64 Kolde. Jason- 3. 11. 96. 97. 86 L Lane. Troy 24. 37. 72. 81. 97. 112. 82. 83. 107 Lang. Jeff 21. 38. 46. 57, 68. 92, 100. 61. 105. 106 Langvardt. Eric- 30. 97. 101, 108. 109 Larson. Carolyn- 33 Larson. David 33 Lenherr. Peggy 61. 53. 67 Lesline. Mary- 33 Lewis. John- 20 Lmdenmuth, Karlene 20. 21. 68. 73. 92. 93. 99. 64. 106 Link. Terri- 3 Loring. Kim- 76. 90. 91. 98. 99 Lovendahl. Brian- 21. 45. 48 A Magnett. Gail- 3. 9. 11. 64. 86 Maike, Teresa- 24 Manning. Malinda 30. 45. 58. 95. 98. 43. 70 Manley. Allan- 3. 11. 83. 86 Manor. Max- 33 Marek. Gail- 86 Matzke. Jennifer- 24. 25. 26. 47. 58. 95. 99. 70. 83 Mazer. Tommy- 25, 55 McCarter. Collene- 21. 51. 58. 73. 98. 110. 70. 71. 62 Mclnteer. Sandra- 30, 45. 58. 91. 98. 70. 106 McKee. Bryant 3. 11. 16. 57. 68. 72. 73. 75. 76. 81. 92, 100. 101. 65. 43. 51. 82. 105. 106. 83. 86 McKenna. Thomas- 25. 62 McNaughten, Sean- 3, 4. 11. 47. 72. 96. 97. 65. 67. 107. 86 McNickle. Candy 18. 20. 21. 60. 68. 73. 99. 65. 67. 106 Meister. Joe! 21. 46. 75. 81. 116. 65. 67 Meister. Lane 30 Michels. Alan 21. 110 Michels, Amy- 30. 34. 45, 58. 73. 110 Miller. Ginger- 3. 9. 11. 46. 58. 60. 68. 73. 78. 92. 99. 65. 70. 61. 67. 84. 86 Miller. Kim 1. 24. 26 Miller. Kim 3. 4. 11. 13. 45. 58. 60. 61. 68. 73. 91. 101. 65. 66. 67. 86 Miller. Mark 30. 107 Miller. Stephanie- 20. 45. 43 Mock. Jamie- 40. 90. 91. 107 Modean. Kenneth- 3. 11. 86 Moore. Amy- 26. 58. 70 Morris. Tracy- 30. 45. 58. 91. 98 Mulvaney, Patrick- 41 Murray. Edward- 30. 110 Murray. Mike- 26. 110 Murray. Richard- 3. 11. 102. 85. 106. 83. 86 Nemechek. Lisa- 20 Nest let. Jens- 21, 97 Niedfeldt. Lisa- 47, 11, 3. 57, 58. 60. 70, 62. 63. 61. 67. 86 Northup. Lana- 52. 53 Norton, Mary- 21. 45, 70 o O'Leary. Mike- 35. 62. 108. 109 Overby. Josi 41. 21. 98, 73. 110. 70. 71 P Pageler. Stephanie 91. 31. 98. 73. 58. 70 Pageler. Tony- 21. 97. 101, 108 Palenske. Debbie- 45. 91. 27. Goofing off in band. Jim Houser, junior, trys to play a concert tuba with a s ixophone mouth piece. _____________________________________________“ 35. 58. 70 Palmer!. Robert 31 Parish. Tammy- 31. 58. 85 Parks. Kyle 21. 62 Patton. Rick 92. 93. 49. 29. 73, 68. 100. 101. 61. 107 Pauly. Stephanie- 95. 27, 99. 58. 70 Payne, Tammy 3, 11. 64. 86 Peek. Kerry 91. 31. 29. 98. 58 Peterson. Jill 91. 27. 58. 43 Petty. Rob- 97 Philbrook. Richard 44. 45. 43. 42. 84 Piper. Doug 20 Piper. Karen 9. 14. 3. 57, 73. 64. 70. 62. 67. 86 Piper. Perry- 31 Prockish, Penny- 14. 3. 36. 57, 117. 58. 65. 70. 62. 86 Purkeypile. Kelley 50. 20. 43 Q Quintanilla. Keith- 14. 86 a Rafferty. Carolyn- 95. 96. 20. 75. 58. 70 Range. Chelli- 31. 58. 67 Rankin. Stephanie- 95. 96. 45. 20. 58. 65. 70. 67 Rawson. Edith- 33 Reavis. Neljean 92. 19. 20. 99. 73. 68. 60. 65. 106 Releford. Jill 31. 91. 58 Rhea. Pam 46. 97. 5. 14 Rhea. Tammy- 27, 67 Robertson. Dawn- 20. 57. 43. 70 Roe. Thomas- 97. 31 Roscovious. Brenda 91. 27. 58. 111. 70 Rose. Brad 45. 20. 54. 55 Rose. Brian 92. 45. 31. 102. 103. 62. 107 Roudybush. Corina- 14, 86 Roudybush. Ron- 26 Rush. Jennifer- 95. 45. 31. 73. 112. 58. 43 Rush. Judy 47. 37. 69. 112. 61. 103 Rush. Michael- 45. 31. 112. 102. 62. 108 Russell. Donovan- 26. 27 Ryser. Jack 97. 103 5 Sack rider. Sherry- 14. 17. 13. 127 80.81, 112. 110. 79.58. 43. 42. 70. 83. 86 Samoszenko. Susan 20 Samuelson. Lori■ 18. 51. 23. 72. 81. 58. 60. 65. 67. 82. 83 Schmidt. John■ 99 Schnee, Kim 41. 45 Schoning. Kathy■ 92. 45. 44. 31. 73. 58. 64. 51. 106 Schoning. Mary 47. 92. 93. 23. 99. 73. 68. 64. 62. 128. 106 Schottler, Bev 18.41. 68. 103. 85 Schottler. Mark 49. 103 Schweitzer. Ric■ 46. 97. 14. 126. 86 Scritchfield. Danna■ 91, 27. 26. 70 Seager. LeeAnn■ 91. 51. 23. 68. 116. 65. 106 Seamans. Corwin 25. 38, 112, 65 Seamans. Kim 95. 23. 112. 113. 58. 60. 65. 70. 61. 67 Sender. Leslie 110 Shirley. Lula■ 35 Shortt. Tom 96. 97. 14. 51. 41. 75. 72. 73. 81. 68. 102. 103. 65. 67. 83. 86 Simmer. Aimee 45. 91. 31. 98 Simmer. Darin 44. 45. 23. 75. 72. 81. 60. 65. 51. 66. 67. 82. 106. 83 Simmer. Kendra■ 53. 23. 58. 65. 70 Simmons. Michelle■ 94. 95. 18. 50. 23. 58. 70 Simonsen. David- 31. 51 Simpson. Richard■ 50. 61 Sineway. Kenneth■ 97. 31. 101 Sisson. Lori- 9. 14. 64. 86 Smith. Bonnie■ 33 Stewart, Darrin■ 97. 22. 54. 55. 107 Streeter. Timothy■ 27 Streiner, Debbie 45, 27. 26. 22. 60. 24. 70 Streiner. Lisa 47. 96, 45. 98. 68. 59. 58. HI. 65. 70. 67 Strunk. Lori■ 42. Stutzman, George 14. 55. 60. 86 Stutzman, Norman■ 22. 55 Sunley. Barbara 49, 57 Sunley, Ronm Sue■ 47. 9. 14. 90. 91. 50. 57. 112. 65. 70. 86 Sutterhn. Chris■ 31 Suwalski, Kevin■ 31 Suwalski. Kim■ 22 Swanson. Mike 97. 45. 27. 43. 108 Swarthout. Kimberly■ 92. 93. 22. 73. 70 Sylvester. Allen 92. 45. 31. 51. 62 T Taggert. Audrey 45. 91. 31, 29. 58 Taggert. Jeff 76. 97. 97. 13. 62. 86 Tauer. Mindy 9. 92. 41. 98. 99. 73. 68. 58. 65. 43. 42. 106. 86 Taylor. Cara■ 91. 27. 70 Tessendorl. Jenifer■ 46. 47. 23. 73. 79. 58. 111. 43. 42. 70. 128 Thomas. Jimmy 23 Thompson. Mark- 22 Tidwell. Bryan■ 26 Tobias. Billy■ 31 Tobias. Terri■ 1. 47. 95. 96. 45. 22. 75. 72. 81. 51. 70. 82. 83 Todd. Christy 45. 91. 26. 99. 58. 43. 42 Todd. James 31 Torrey. Russell■ 22. 45. 68. 73. 92. 101. 116. 107 Trippett. Beth 31. 34. 62 Tuma, Larry■ 32. 33. 99 Cl Ubel. Lora 95. 45. 31. 28. 57. 73. 58. 43 Umphress. Virginia 41 Umschied. Karl 27. 92. 107 Underhill. Kim 47. 23. 22. 57. 58. 110. 62 V Vanderbilt. Andrew 45. 31. 108 Vanderbilt. Thomas 46. 18. 22. 68. 101. 116. 60. 105. 106 VanRysselburghe. Kristi 95. 1. 18. 19. 23. 99. 68. 58. 60. 65. 61. 85 Vawter. Jennifer■ 45. 31. 57. 58. 67 Volpert. Debbie■ 15. 86 CD Walsh. David 37. 23 Walsh. Jerry 45. 27. 26. 55 Walters. James■ 31. 85 Ward. Sherri■ 44. 45. 91. 27. 26. 99. 81. 59. 58. 43. 70. 82. 83 War now. David■ 31 Waters. Jimmy■ 97. 45. 36. 22. 38. 100 Webb. Greg 39 Weiler, Teri■ 31 Weilert. John 76. 97. 45. 27. 41. 37. 81 Weiss. Jeffery■ 31 Whearty. Kenneth 31. 55 White. Chester 22 White. Ernest 22. 55 White. Rex■ 31 Whitten. Ada 33 Wika. Norris 32. 33 Williams. Deanna 95. 20. 22. 99. 73. 65 Wilson. Amy 91. 27. 99 Wilson. DeAnn 46. 76. 17. 90. 91. 99. 68. 110. 78. 58. 60. 65. 70. 67. 86 Wilson. Jeani 32. 33 Wilson. Jeff 47. 44. 45. 26. 124. 59. 85. 108. 109 Winkler. Ann 31. 91. 43. 106 Winkler. Corey■ 26. 101. 111. 107 Winkler. Katie 45. 26. 99. 110. 58. 59. 43. 4Z Winkler. Mary■ 91. 31. 29. 98. 110. 58. 43. 42. 106 Winterman. Ron- 92. 22, 73. 68. 43. 42. 107 Wisdom. Eric■ 97. 31. 49, 50 Woehr. Shannon■ 31 Wohler. Dwayne- 97. 26. 55 Worden. Linda■ 26 Worrel. Kent 55. 86 Wright. Shannon■ 36. 57. 73. 68. 100. 78. 64. 86 Wylie. Ron 23 Cl York. David 92. 45. 49. 23. 43. 62. 107 York. Matt 92. 31. 55. 108. 107 £ Being in charge of picture day is hard work. Jen Tessendorf. Mary Schoning. and Jennifer Jensen, juniors, take a break Zahm. Chrisie 45. 26. 53. 55 Zerbe. Dave■ 35. 62, 86 Zerbe, Don■ 54. 55. 86 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: THE WAMEGO TIMES AND SMOKE SIGNAL FOR PICTURES. A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE DEDICATED. HARDWORKING YEARBOOK STAFF FOR SUCCESSFULLY PLANNING AND FINISHING ANOTHER GREAT YEARBOOK WAMEGO HIGH WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND THEIR SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILIES OF CINDY BARKER BAKER AND BRIAN LOVELACE. t