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

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(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

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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

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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.