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

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 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

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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

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(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