Westport High School - Herald Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1984 volume:

1984 HERALD Westport High School 315 East 39th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64111 Volume 80 Relationships Whether it's Ms. Hughes calling out a direction to the cheerleaders, (pic. 1); Mrs. Burtin giving directions during Col- lege Day, (pic. 2); Mr. Pond demonstrating a new dance step, (pic. 3); or Mrs. Stevenin helping with a fitting, (facing page); there is always a sense of direction that students receive from Westport teachers. Both teacher and student benefit from this type of relationship. Pic. 1 — Warren Paige, senior, and Ms. K. Hughes, cheer spon- sor; Pic. 2 — Maria Zarate, senior, and Mrs. Burtin, counselor Pic. 3 — From Left: Conyous Budgett, junior, Cynthia Wright, junior, Mr. Pond, and Lattice Anderson, freshman. Pic. 4 — Sharon President, freshman, and Mrs. Stevenin. 2 Table of Contents Administration Staff 4 Classes 21 Organizations 67 Sports 83 Student Life 93 Staff Carmen Austin Patricia Draper Ada McNeal Tina Miller Kimberley Ross Pamela Ross PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP Mrs. Karen Swift, Principal It is the aim of the administration to foster a cohesiveness among students and staff that will enrich all aspects of school life. The ultimate goal, of course, is to prepare students for life after high school, whether that means more schooling, a job. marriage, or any number of other possibilities. Mrs. Swift's number one priority is the student and she would like students to know that she is on their side. 4 Administration Despite the vast number of problems inevitable in the ad- ministration of a high school, Mr. Walker and Mr. Ward are still encouraged by many aspects of their responsibilities. Providing a safe and positive environment conducive to educational achievement is one of their objectives. Vice-Principals Mr. Franklin Walker 6 Counselors The counseling staff spends many dedicated hours testing and advising students, arranging programs, and helping students to fill out forms. These are only a few of the responsibilities of a staff that is committed to students. Mrs. Gladys Burtin Mr. Michael Rowan 7 Office Workers C. Butler, Attendance J. Sickman, Registrar C. Thompson, Main Office M. Scott, Counseling G. Snead, Attendance A well-run office staff makes all the difference in the efficient or inefficient manner in which a school is run. This year's office staff has worked capably and expertly to insure a smoothly run school. 8 G. Allmon J. Amerison J. Andebrhan Woods Special Educ. JMG M. Beene Home Economics R. Ballantyne Business E. Authorlee English Westport students see the concerned teacher as the teacher who is willing to work closely with other teachers and with students to insure the suc- cess of the school. That kind of teacher is in evidence among the faculty at Westport. In addi- tion to teaching five classes each day, many teachers willingly sponsor clubs and organiza- tions or coach teams, which add to the number of hours that they devote to Westport and its students. 10 R. Davis Science Computers M. Edgerson M. Gillespie English Math The Homemaking Department says: It is the ob- jective of this program to improve the quality of life for all individuals by training these in- dividuals to see the necessity of building or pro- ducing families that are stable, unified, responsi- ble to society, healthy, and to see that their basic needs relative to food, clothing and shelter are adequately met. M. Beene and B. Stevenin 11 W. Gross C. Hicks D. Hopkins Drafting Language English K. Hughes B. Jones O. Kent Special Educ. Librarian English From the librarian's desk: It is heartwarming to see Westport students and teachers using their library. Students seem to enjoy their Resource Center and show their pleasure by their good behavior and their sincere, hardworking efforts as Westport scholars and library patrons. B. Jones 12 B. King J. Langley ). Laughlin Soc. Studies Soc. Studies Special Educ. Mrs. R. Williams demonstrates to the choir just how they can achieve that perfect note. It's all in the way you purse your lips. Let's hear it now! 13 P. Neuhaus Soc. Studies C. Pond S. Ramos Art Spanish The math department adds: The mathematics department is devoted to helping its students to cultivate those skills vital to their future endeavors as students, workers, consumers, and citizens in an increasingly technological society. The curriculum offerings address the full range of needs exhibited by the students enrolled; new this year is our 'School-Within-a-School' program which assists those in need of remediation. In the future, we hope to see expanded use of our com- puter laboratory. T. Moore, Chairman 14 B. Randolph Phys. Ed. L. Sams Science W.Randolph Math A. Shatel Math G. Ray Soc. Studies Maj. Siverling R.O.T.C. Among the objectives of the English depart- ment are the following: to achieve competence in written composition, to develop effective listen- ing skills, and to acquire oral language skills necessary for effective communication. Students enrolled in English are expected to show a minimum of one year's growth in achievement by the end of the year. J. Moore, Chairperson 15 B. Stevenin Home Economics J. Stone Science N. Stewart Phys. Ed. T. Todd R. Voelker Special Ed. Soc. Studies A. White English The industrial arts department affirms: “The students here at Westport seem to be increasingly aware of those activities which have a positive ef- fect on the educational process. Their interest in and attitude toward acquiring knowledge and skills is noticed by their participation in school projects. R. Young 16 M Williams R. Williams Special Ed. Vocal Music J. Woods Science R. Young J. Zapata-Dye D. Zimmerschied Printing C.Lopez ESL Art 17 Security Equals Satisfaction Just the presence of our security staff did much to contribute to the feeling of safeness experienced by staff and students at Westport. Rose Railey Darwin Beishline Diamond Warren Mr Beishline captures Chuck Harris and encourages him to go to class. 18 Cafeteria Staff Front Row, From Left: Christel Poke, Patricia Woodard, Wanda Swan, Alberta Miller. Second Row, From Left: Mary Lewis, mgr., Shirley Robinson, Edna Evans, Ricky King, Eula Hursiz. The cafeteria staff arrived early each morning to prepare a wholesome, nutritious, and balanced meal for everyone at Westport. In addition to overseeing the food prepara- tion, Mrs. Lewis, cafeteria manager, could be seen giving her support at many school functions. Maintenance Mrs. Lewis, right, tries to clear up the congestion. Seated, From Left: Jessie Hayslett, Wilma Horn, Karen Piggie Standing, From Left: Harry Gay, Willie Wales, William Givens, mgr., Edward Smalls. 19 Support Personnel Provide Needed Services Mrs. Margery Schadel — Accompanist The support personnel provided invaluable service. The day-to-day operation of the school would have been severely hampered without the efforts of both Ms. Davis and Mrs. Schadel. Officers of the freshman class, as well as the freshman class in general, plunged right into high school life. They joined clubs and organizations, became members of the athletic teams, and were outstanding students. The officers for the class, pictured on the facing page, were: from top, Senta Guein, vice president; Deletta Stiggers, secretary; Valerie Switzer, presi- dent; and Diahanna Adams, sgt.-at-arms treasurer. Freshman Lashonda Knox Freshmen Freshmen Abner, Gin Abraham, Frances Adams, Diahanna Aguilar, Aidee Amador, Ezekiel Amos, Michael Anderson, Latrice Arana, Edgar Barnes, Tara Bayliss, Dennis Bell, Gregory Benton, Johnnetta Betts, John Bland, Cornelia Blevins, Jody Booker, Alonzo Bounmiswang, Sisamouth Bounmiswang, Soutsakhon Bousman, Eric Brooks, Penny Broughton, Reginald Brown, SonJa Brown, Tonya Bryson, Coy 22 Freshmen Burnside, Paul Burris, Jannetta Bush, Annette Bush, jannette Campos, Alejandro Canady, Anthony Canseco, Erin Capel ton, Lucretia Capelton, Raquel Carmona, Albert Carr, Richard Carradine, Shaun Carrillo, Marc Carter, Felicia Carter, Ralph Carter, William Castro, Elizabeth Ceniceros, Juan Cervantes. Miquel Chacon, Robert Chansaviang, Phousavanh Chrisman, James Chrisman, Janice Collier. David 23 Contreras, Luis Cooper, Edward Cortez, David Craddock, Michael Craig, Cardeli Creque, Eugene Cullum, Frankie Daughtry, Belinda Debarge, Donnie Delgado, Esther Duncan, Tamara English, Annette Evans, Brian Faison, Willie Falcon, Paul Fields, Matthew Florez, Gloria French, Lisa Gann, Troy Garcia, David Gaston, Terrance Gibson,Sean Gomez, Yolanda Gordon, Anthony Freshmen 24 Freshmen Gorham, Carolyn Graves, Sherry Green, Michael Guein, Senta Guerra, Ramona Gunn, Sherman Hampton, L.B Harlin, Davida Harris, Christopher Harris, Ronald Hawkins, Teresa Henderson. Mark Herman, Kevin Hernandez, Gloria Herrick, Garland Hewitt, Sandra Holmes, Lee Hughes, Terri Hughes, Tony Hughes, Yolanda Igo, Edwin Jackson, Charlene Jackson, Tamika Jackson, Todd 25 Freshmen Johnson, Billy Johnson, Rita Jones, Aretha Juarez, Veronica King, Shelia Knox, LaShonda Krantz, David Landeros, Maria Langston, Adrian Lillard, John Little, Lisa Lopez, Joseph Luna, Christina Mack, James Marks, Beatrice Martin, Marlon Mathis, Robert McCarty, Michael McClenton, Peytrien McCollum, Shannon McConnell, Teresa McIntyre, Frank McKinzy, Michael McNeal, Zoritha 26 Freshmen Medellin, Dora Medrano, Ismael Medrano, Nicholas Metcalf, Sandra Mitchell, Kevin Moore, Harold Moore, Tammy Morales, Silvia Moreno, Korina Morgan, Paul Mosely, Stanley Navarro, Jose Nevels, Otis Nguyen, Dung Noboa, Juan Pearson, Lenora Pecina, Noe Phillips, Fredrick Piel, Susan Powell, Sonya President, Sharon Purnell, Dale Quarles, Lamar Reavis, Melissa 27 Freshmen Richmond, Jeffrey Rios, Anthony Rivers, Loretha Robinson, Brian Robinson. Marvin Rodriguez, Daniel Rolf, Emmett Rounds, Spencer Salas, Joseph Salinas, Jose Samayee, Abdul Q. Sexton, Jeanie Shackelford, Stacey Sherman, Jeffery Sherman. Mark Shireman, John Silas. Darnette Silas. Mary Simpson. Valencia Singleton, Mark Smallwood, Sherry Smith, Brian Smith, Sonja Smith. Yolanda 28 Freshmen Sowers, Charlene Stiggers, Deletta Strickland, Mona Sullivan, Vicki Switzer, Valerie Sylvan, Dionne Tatum, Kimberly Terrell, Ricardo Tofanelli, Mark Trejo, Edward Trejo, Russell Trujillo, Veronica Turner, Carmen Vasquez, Gustavo Vega, Enrique Walker, Danielle Walker, Sandra Walker, Todd Ward, Angela Washington, Pamela Washington, William Watson, Robert Webb, Dell White, Susan 29 Freshmen Williams, Rosalind Williams. Shannon Williams, Tresa Wilson. Debra Wilson, Katrina Wilson, Lachon Wilson, Margaret Winston, Andre Woodard, Robert Woods, Jones Wyatt, Steve Zamora, Abel Zarate, Javier Freshmen Latrice Anderson, left, and Gin Abner lend the year- book sponsor a hand. Pictured on facing page are the sophomore class officers. Seated, From Left: Darlene Brenson, secretary; Angela Leapheart, president, Michelle Morris, vice-president. Stand- ing, From Left: Carla Smith, reporter, Ms Williams, sponsor, and Kim Ross, treasurer. Mrs. Moore's fourth hour English class. 30 Abner, Sam Aguilar, Edward Alaniz, Paula Alvorado, Carlos Alvorado, Dagoverto Alvarez, Gilberto Ayala, Ignacio Bailey, Ruth Baldwin, Theodore Ballance, Kevas Basey, Sylvester Black, Judy Blackmon, Leonard Blum, Frances Bradshaw, Tony Brenson, Darlene Butler, Phillip Canfield, Gary Carson, Tony Carter, Frederick Carter, Timothy Chabot, Belinda Collins, Tonya Crawford, Brice 32 Sophomores Crichlow, Alecia Crockett, Keith Crockett, Rodney Crook, Evelyn Davidson, Richard Davis, Anthony Davis, Tammy Dean, William Devoe, Scott Douglas, Kenneth Dowd, Noel Dunn, Michelle Falcon, Daniel Fisher, Willette Fletcher, Mark Flethcher, Michelle Franco, Gabriel French. Darrell French, Rosemary French, Rosie Frye, Michelle Gann, Amy Garcia, Henry Gaston. Otis 33 Gaston. Vanessa Gomez, Cora Gonzales, Martin Goodnight, Jeffery Gordon, Tony Gutierrez, John Gutierrez, Ronald Guzman, Angelica Hardaway, Andre Harper, Stuart Harris, Michael Hawkins, Harry Hawley, Brian Hazelton, Florine Hemenway, Grant Hendricks, Marshaun Henry, Monica Hernandez, Irma Hernandez, William Hollins, Andrea Holmes, Charles Holmes, Jimmy Horton, Erving Ibarra, Martha Sophomores 23k A, 10's Suprana Jackson and Tim Carter 34 Sophomores Jackson, Eric Jackson, Micheal Jackson, Suprana Jayasekara, Jerome Johnson, Fred Jones, Annette Juarez, Magdalina King. James Leapheart, Angela Lemmons, Felicia Lim, Huot Lim, Neang Lloyd, Renee Lockett, Sonja Lopez, Christopher Lora, Odell Lovelace, Darinda Lozano. Renee Lugo, Enrique Maddox, Christine Marks, Raymond Martin, Keith McCanon, Mimi McCauley. Carla 35 McIntosh, Asya McMillian, Michaelle McNeal, Ada Men, Chheang Metcalf, Calvin Minor, Karriem Moore, Cassandra Mora, Mercedes Mounnarat, Akkhavanh Moreno, Deborah Morris, Michelle Mounsey, Samantha Murray, David Navarro, Juan Nguyen, Trang Nguyen, Tuan Nichols, Roger O'Neal, Micki Outley, Sally Padilla, Catalina Palmer, Juaneva Parker, C.P. Parker, Larry Parra, Raymond Best Friends — Tricia Wood, left, and Mercedes Mora 36 Sophomores Best Athletes — Keisha Pitts and Bruce Pickens Pecina, Uzziel Phat, Svay Phillips, Betty Pickens, Bruce Pitts, Keisha Porter, Monica Rankin, Norman Rankin, Reba Rebstock, Mark Rivers, Charles Robinson, Alfred Rolf, Tonya Romero, Denise Ross, Kimberley Ross, Pamela Rounds, Martie Rowe, Gena Rowland, Daniel Ruffin, Claude Salinas, Victoria Scates, Katherine Scheer, Kimberly Scoggin, Jocelyn Seals, David 37 Shackelford, Kenneth Shanklin, Christopher Sharp, Kelly Sheahan, Paul Shelby, Denise Shireman, Scott Shukair, Rula Silas, Dorrice Smith, Brian Smith, Carla Sophomores Smith, Eubie Smith, Timmie Smith, William Sowell, Walter Stark, Sammey Stevens, Charles Stevens, Lloyd Summers, Tina Temple, Tracy Tilley, Patricia Tillman, Jacquetta Trejo, Richard Turner, Brian Vasquez, John 38 Sophomores Vega, Alma Vidal, Lucia Villalobos, Rosa Vu, Thao Walker, Derrick Wesley, Joe White, Latncia Williams, Marvin Williams, Robert Williams, Theallen Wilson, Jeffrice Wood, Tricia Woods, Sharon Woodward, David Wuerfele, Chris Wuerfele, Craig Yoachum, David Zamora, Juanita Zamora, Noe Zarate, Teresa 39 a u. Aguilar, Elizabeth Allen, Calvin Almasque, Judith Alvarez, Raul Anderson, Anthony Anderson, Canary Ascencio, Kenneth Atkin, Toi Atterbury, Brian Austin, Carmen Ayala, Jose Banks, Ernest Beaver, Kenneth Birts, Tracy Blevins, Ronald Blum, James Bradford, Gwendolyn Brooks, Frank Broughton, Sandra Budgett, Conyous Bush, Misha Byrd, Melissa Carter, Janet Cornelius, Sonya On p 40. Seated From Left: Teresa Sherrille. sec.; Toi Atkin, pres.. Doris Mack, vp. Standing. From Left: Gwen Bradford, sgt.-at-arms; Ms. Hughes, sponsor; Melissa Byrd. bus. mgr 41 Juniors Cothran, Cynthia Crook, Patricia Culver, Paul Darrington, Debra Davidson, Dub Davidson, Michael Davidson, Steve Davis, Mitchell Dixon, Mark Dixon, Rickie Duffy, Ralph Franco, Jesus Fyffe, Sherrel Gomez, Austin Gonzales, Debora Gonzalez, Martin Gonzalez, Rodrigo Green, Diana Guerra, Anthony Hamilton, Sherry Hammock, Laura Hampton, Bernadine Harris, Edward Harris, Eunice 42 Juniors Harris, Marie Harris, Regina Hawkins, Earl Hendrix, Gina Higgins, Karen Hightower, Sherry Hopkins, Ellis Hopkins, Mark Hudson, Ronald Hyler, Danny Ivy, Vincent Jackson, Lanese Jamerson, Kimberly Jasper, Frankie Johnson, Michelle Johnson, Oscar Jones, Brian Jones, Tammy Kiec, Victoria Kilbourne, Eric Kuykendall, Cleveland Lax, Leah Leapheart, Charlotte Lester, Sandra 43 Lester, Shirley Lillard, Mary Lim,Leng Locke, Donna Lope , Beatriz Lopez. Marcela Luke, Tina Mack, Doris Martin, Cathy Mason, William McIntosh, Patricia McKinzy, Mark McKissick, Paul Medina, Michael Miles, Cedric Miller, Jason Mills, Darrell Mitchell, Timothy Mora, Concepcion Murphy, Tracy Murray, Tanya Nelson, Benjamin Page, Michael Palmer, Deborah Juniors 44 Juniors Payne, Anthony Pecina, Sinuhe Pettibon, Jesse Polk, Craig Porter, Roy Potts, Teresa President, Penny Quarles, Christopher Ralls, John Rankin, Finis Reli ford, Tracy Rivers, Shirley Roberts, Darryl Rock, Rachel Rodriguez, Mario Romero, Mary Rose berry, Christopher Rounds. Jerry Salinas, Juana Samayee, Marriam Saunders. Leah Sexton, Deborah Shears, Angela Sheldon, Tammy 45 Juniors Sherrille, Teresa Silas, Frances Simms, Cherrie Sinkhorn, Patricia Small, Darin Tandy. Pierre Temple, Rodney Tiger, Armando Tillman, Andre Tillman, Frankie Tindall, Annette Townsel, Trevor Traylor, Lawrence Vance, Elbert Vasquez, Maricela Vasquez, Samuel Vu, Bich Walker. Altan Walker, Anthony Wakins, Wilfred Watson, Brady Whitaker. Leonard Whitney. Bryon Williams. Claudia 46 Juniors Williams, Darryl Williams, Latonya Wilson, Wyette Winton, Shawn Wright, Cynthia Young, Sherri Zamora, Guillermo Zamora, Rita Zeigler, Terry Junior Stephanie Rios pauses for a picture before checking out a book Back Row. From Left: Ben Nelson, Edward Harris. Mark Dixon, Dub Davidson. Center, From Left: Teresa Sherrille, Toi Atkin, Donna Locke Kneeling Doris Mack, Left. Westport Tiger, Melissa Byrd. The junior class was a progressive, forward- looking class under the sponsorship of Ms. Hughes. The class involved itself in many ac- tivities, the most important of which was the prom it gave for the class of '84. 47 Diana Bagby Wylena Bagby Angela Baldasso Alicia Barraza Terry Boykin Ray Brenson Patricia Black Adoria Boydston Judy Bridgewater Andre Brown Senior class officers pictured on the facing page, from left: Tywanna Murphy, treasurer; Natasha Young, vice-pres.; Lillie Purnell, sec ; Cynthia Switzer, chairperson; Alphonso Nolan, sgt.-at-arms. 49 Seniors Angela Brown Frederick Bryson Susana Campos Toy Capelton Mark Carbajal Matthew Carbajal Leeman Chiles Lynnette Cole Donald Combs Lawrence Cooper Kenneth Craddock Peggy Criswell Gwenetta Davis Stephanie Davis 50 Seniors Patricia Draper Kevin Gibson Sonya Dydell Yvonne Eads Millissa Eidson Elton Gibson Richard Garner Elisha Garcia Dorothy Gipson 51 Seniors Angela Hayes Timothy Hayes Aric Henderson Alisha Henry Steven Henry Maribel Hernandez John Herrera Drenna Higgins Reggie Hilliard Keith Hinton 52 Seniors Richard Jackson Betty Johnson Kenneth Johnson Yvette Johnson Carol Jones Frances Jones ri Mw fr- . .-1 Latonya Kemp Theresa Krantz Thomas Kuykendall Jay Langley Ngoc Le Rhonda Leapheart Shelia Lee Jose Lopez 53 Seniors Pamela McConnell George McGaugh Russell McIntosh Valentin Mejia Luan Nguyen Ramiro Noboa 54 Seniors Alphonso Nolan Warren Paige Mark Parker Tracy Parker LeTrenda Patterson Deborah Perez Brenda Piel David Pitts Lillie Purnell Gloria Ramirez Louis Rios Richard Rios Stephanie Robinson Tracey Roland 55 Seniors Abdul Samayee Kathy Saunders Kelly Scheer Aaron Shanklin Cecil Shelby Tony Sherrille Tracy Slaughter Fred Smith Mia Smith Robin Smith Crystal Stephens Eugene Stevenson Donald Strother Cynthia Switzer 56 Seniors Jessalyn Thomas Grace Thompson Paul Truss Jennifer Tuck Joey Washington Arzelia Williams Cherise Williams Natasha Young Tranquilina Zamora Maria Zarate Raul Zarate Senior c 0 n t r 1 b u t Drenna Higgins and Aric Henderson 58 Ballot Senior p r e t t • i e s t E y e s C a F s 1 s i a r n t o v a Drenna Higgins Kim Turner and Ray Brenson Tracy Parker and Pam McConnell 60 Ballot B e s t D r e s s e d Rhonda Leapheart, left, Kevin Gibson, and Tracey Roland B e Tracy Slaughter and Tywanna Murphy B e s t D a n c e r 61 Steven Henry and Tim Hayes Pierre Grandberry n crQ Senior 6 e s t N i c e s t S i n r s S w e e t e s t Natasha Young and Steve Henry B e s t F e F m r a i 1 e e n d s Tywanna Murphy and Tina Miller Pierre Grandberry and Judy Bridgewater H a i r s t r a n d Natasha Young and Tracy Parker 62 Ballot Seniors Deborah McClain Gina Murray Isabel Padilla Grace Price Rodger Ross Mary Smith Uyoata Udo 64 Yvonne Eads knows the value of studying. The class of '84 was a class of hard-working, fun-loving students who excelled in academics, in athletics, and in artistic expressions. Also, there were many students who were content to work behind the scenes to make the efforts of others ap- pear more outstanding. The class of '84 leave behind memories that will not soon fade. This class of superlatives was sponsored by Mr. Zimmerschied. Seniors Jimmie Todd, at end of table, and Jay Langley, right, listen to a representative from Washington University on Col- lege Day. Also pictured is Ronald Blevins. Tina Miller, left, and Patricia Draper were dedicated workers in the preparation of this yearbook. 65 Senior LeTrenda Patterson, no. 22. was a valuable member of the basketball team each of her four years at Westport. Whether on the courts guiding the Tigers to victory, on the sidelines cheering the Tigers to victory, or in the stands screaming the Tigers to victory, you could be sure that members of the senior class were in the midst of all the action. Seniors were a part of every enthusiastic group of supporters at athletic events. 66 Seniors Warren Paige, center, and Tywanna Murphy, top center, helped cheer the Tigers to many victories. Others pictured are, from left, juniors Michelle Johnson, Gwen Bradford, Melissa Byrd, and Teresa Sherrille. Student Council Student Council, the voice of the student body, was an important element in the life of Westport students. This year's student council sponsored the races for Homecoming Queen and the Homecoming Dance. In addition to those two events, the student council was instrumental in providing movies for students' entertainment. Membership in the student council was made up of a representative and alternate from each fourth hour class plus officers elected by the stu- dent body Mrs. Randolph served as adviser to the student council. Seated. From Left: Alphonso Nolan, sgt.-at-arms; Charlotte Leapheart. Rec. sec.. Natasha Young, pres ; Doris Mack, corresp. sec.; and Cynthia Switzer, treas Second Row, From Left: Lynnette Cole, Patricia Sinkhorn, Denise Romero, Kim Turner, Chris Harris, Gloria Hernandez, Kecia Capelton, Diahanna Adams. Mary Smith. Third Row, From Left: Carla Smith, Angela Leapheart, Donna Locke, Rhonda Leapheart, Pierre Grandberry, Darlene Brenson. Melissa Byrd, Toi Atkin. Fourth Row, From Left: Jeffrey Sherman, Edward Delgado, David Woodward, Kathy Saunders. Andrea Hollins, Tina Miller, Patricia Draper, Anthony Alexander, Frank Brooks, Ed- ward Harris, Deborah Moreno. 68 National Honor Society Members of the NHS were chosen based on their grade point averages and on the basis of points received from members of the faculty. There was an induction ceremony in the spring of the year welcoming new members into the society. The junior NHS, bottom picture, were ninth graders who had been members of the society in their eighth grade year. Mrs. Neuhaus spon- sored the NHS. First Row. From Left: John Fierro. Edward Harris. Luan Nguyen, Jay Langley. Second Row. From Left: Tranquilina Zamora, Rita Zamora. Doris Mack, Alicia Barraza Front Row, From Left: Willie Faison, Ezekiel Amador, Phousavanth Chansaviang, Michael McKinzy, John Shireman. Second Row, From Left: Sharon President, Sout- sakhon Bounmiswang, Valerie Switzer, Stanley Mosley. Third Row, From Left: Miguel Cervantes, Deletta Stiggers. Felicia Carter Back Row, From Left: Albert Carmona, Aidee Aguilar 69 C.O.E. Front Row, From Left: Felecia Evans, Theresa Krantz, Alicia Barraza. 2nd Row, From Left: Marquita Denmon, Yvette Johnson, Peggy Criswell, Maribel Hernandez, Betty Johnson, Judy Bridgewater. 3rd Row, From Left: Patricia Draper, Tina Miller, Angela Hayes, Alphonso Nolan, Kelly Scheer, Alisha Henry, Janita Bryant, Carolyn Dixon. 4th Row, From Left: Andre Brown, Millissa Eidson, Ray Brenson, Steven Henry, Ronald Har- ris, Bobbie Price, Pamela McConnell, Elisha Garcia, Robert Dixon. Seated, From Left: Yvonne Eads, Rasha Shukair, Yvette Johnson, Elsie Frye, Ted Hoghes, Kevin Morgan, Maribel Hernandez, Adoria Boydston. Standing, From Left: Andre Brown, Larry Cooper, Gwenet- ta Davis, Richard Jackson, Maribel Hernandez, Drenna Higgins, LeTrenda Patterson, Tracey Roland, Dorothy Gipson. C.O.E. (Cooperative Occupa- tional Education) and J.M.G. (Jobs for Missouri Graduates) gave Westport students the op- portunity to learn where their vocational interests lay and how to successfully locate employment. C.O.E., under the leadership of Mr. McClernon, and J.M.G., sponsored by Mrs. Andebrhan, proved a worth- while investment for all those involved. Seated, From Left: John Fierro, Natasha Young, Mary Smith, Francie Swiney, Cherise Williams, Jose Lopez, Marie Gonzales. 2nd Row, From Left: Katherine Luna, Gloria Ramirez, Grace Thompson, Lillie Purnell, Rhonda Leapheart, Dave Johnson, Mrs. Andebrhan, sponsor, Pierre Grandberry. Back Row, From Left: Maria Zarate, Sonya Dydell, Kathy Saunders, Mark Parker, Donald Combs, Richard Gamer, Joey Washington, Eugene Stevenson. 70 Computer Club Audio-Visual Kneeling, From Left: Jay Langley, Kevin Gibson, Natasha Young, Pierre Grandberry, Alecia Crichlow. Seated, From Left: Cherise Williams, Marquita Denmon, Michael McKinzy, Erving Horton, Claude Ruffin, David Seals, Brian Hawley. Standing, From Left: Mr. Davis, sponsor, Elton Gibson, Anthony Terrell, Paul Culver, Roy Porter, Luan Nguyen, Anthony Davis, Darlene Brenson, Ken- neth Shackelford, Alphonso Nolan. From Left: Paul Culver, Roy Porter, Luan Nguyen, Jay Langley. Seated, From Left: Concepcion Mora, Patricia Crook, Theresa Krantz. Standing. Marcela Lopez, left, and Elton Gibson. 71 R.O.T.C. B a t t a 1 • i o n S t a f f Standing. From Left: Maj Siverling, Anthony Davis. Alphonso Nolan. Sgt Matthews. Sitting, From Left David Pitts, Sgt Matthews Sitting, From Left: David Pitts, Pamela McConnell, Carmen Austin, Cynthia Switzer, Carolyn Dixon, Patricia Sinkhorn, Edward Delgado. Cynthia Switzer, left and Carmen Austin present Mrs. Swift with a pin and plaque promoting her to colonel in JROTC. 72 R.O.T.C. From Left: Darlene Brenson, Mimi McCanon, Denise Romero, Renee Lloyd, Andrea Hollins, Pamela Ross. Kneeling: Mercedes Mora. From Left: Edward Aguilar, Anthony Davis, Kenneth Douglas, Uzziel Pecina. C 0 1 o r G u a r d s Kneeling, From Left: Brady Watson, Shawn Winton. Standing, From Left: Albert Carmona. Anthony Davis. Anthony Alexander, Christopher Roseberry R l f 1 e T e a m 73 A C o m R.O.T.C. Westport's ROTC Tiger Battalion con- tinued to be one of the finest organiza- tions at Westport, preparing its cadets to be better men and women. This was the tenth anniversary of girls in ROTC at Westport, and they have come a long way, holding leadership roles and making contributions in all areas of the organization. P a n y Front: Cameron Crockett, left, and Ben Nelson Row 2, From Left: Cathy Martin, Mercedes Mora, Pamela McConnell, Conyous Budgett, Teresa Potts, Pamela Washington. Back Row, From Left: Joey Washington, Shawn Winton, Paul Falcon, Anthony Davis, Andre Brown, Gary Canfield, David Cortez, Raymond Delgado B Company C Company Front: William Washington, left, and Chris Roseberry. Row 2, From Left: Gin Abner, Doris Mack, Noe Pecina, Donnie Debarge, Carolyn Gorham, Gwen Bradford. Row 3, From Left: Jones Woods, Alonzo Booker, Robert Utley, Edward Arana, David Murray, Sylvester Basey, Jody Blevins, Cherrie Simms. Back Row, From Left: Ricardo Terrell, Jerry Wilson, Kenneth Douglas, Cheryl Shelby, Kevas Ballance, Carolyn Dixon, Arthur Easterwood. Front: Ezekiel Amador, left, and Frank Brooks. Row 2, From Left: Pamela Ross, Uzziel Pecina, David Pitts, Lillie Purnell, Alphonso Nolan, Gabriel Franco, Lawrence Traylor, Latricia White. Row 3, From Left: Lisa Little, Diahanna Adams, Valen- cia Simpson, Mark Sherman, Vonda Hayter, Johnnetta Benton, Enrique Vega. Row 4, From Left: Brady Watson, Rachel Rock, Davida Harlin, Charlotte Leapheart, Irma Hernandez, Abel Zamora, Steven Burnett, Trevor Townsel. Back Row, From Left: Jessalyn Thomas, Mimi McCanon, Alphonso Zarate, Joseph Salas, Jorge Molina, Wyette Wilson. 74 Kneeling, From Left: David Collier, Vincent Ivy. Row 2, From Left: Edward Aguilar, Kim Scheer, Rhonda Leapheart, Harry Hawkins, John Lillard. Row 3, From Left: Esther Delgado, Dennis Bayliss, William Dean, Gilberto Alvarez, Raymond Parra, Garland Herrick. Row 4, From Left: Shannon McCollum, Craig Wuerfele, Daniel Rowland, George McGaugh, Karriem Minor, Leonard Whitaker. Front: Susan White, left, and Carmen Austin. Row 1, From Left: Janice Chrisman, Cynthia Switzer, Teresa Zarate, Denise Romero, Patricia Sinkhorn, Mary Smith, Edward Delgado. Row 2, From Left: Brian Smith, Andrea Hollins, Jesse Pettibon, Darlene Bren- son, Renee Lloyd, Michelle Morris, Fred Carter. Row 3, From Left: Dwayne Bowers, James Chrisman, Charlene Jackson, Dan Falcon, Mitchell Tallman, Albert Carmona, Brice Crawford, Jeffrey Sherman. R.O.T.C. The retirement of Col. Cozad saddened the Tiger Battalion; however, the addition of Maj. Siverling made the loss a little easier for Sgt. Mat- thews and the cadets to accept. Battalion Commander Cynthia Switzer, left, and Carolyn Dixon, City Staff. 75 Band Row 1, From Left: Michelle Johnson, Carla Smith, Sherry Smallwood, Valerie Switzer, Gwen Bradford, Carmen Austin, Frances Blum, James Blum Row 2, From Left: Tina Miller, Tracy Birts, Judy Ramphal, Stanley Mosley, Kelly Sharp, Claude Ruffin, Kimberley Ross, Calvin Metcalf Row 3, From Left: Paul Truss. Anthony Davis, Karriem Minor, Kevin Gibson. Russell McIntosh, Tracy Slaughter. Elton Gibson The Westport Tiger Band, after spending hours rehearsing, provided many moments of entertainment for its listeners. The Band performed at area junior and elementary schools and marched in the annual American Royal Parade. The Band was capably con- ducted by Mr. McLeod. 76 Choir Row 1, From Left: Sonja Brown, Yolanda Gomez, Kellie Junior, Janice Chrisman, Cynthia Switzer, Rhonda Leapheart, Frances Jones, Michelle Morris. Row 2, From Left: Carol Jones, Keith Hinton, Senta Guein, Sandra Metcalf, Eugene Stevenson, Dennis Bayliss, Brenda Piel. Erin Canseco. 3rd Row, From Left: Sherry Hightower, Alisha Henry, Cherise Williams, Sonja Broughton, Marquita Denmon, Janita Bryant, Tim Hayes, George McGaugh, Ricardo Terrell, David Collier, Theodore Baldwin, Brian Evans. Back Row, From Left: Steve Henry, Warren Paige, Samuel McGriff, Mrs. Williams, director. Kaleidoscope Bringing the World Together Students representing many countries make up the membership in Kaleidoscope. Club president Luan Nguyen says, Our motto is 'We make a ma- jority out of the minorities One of our objectives is to bring more understanding and exchanging of ideas between native and foreign-born students. This is a necessary part of education in a nation which has always been known as a melting pot. 1st Row, From Left: Luan Nguyen, Jennifer Tuck, Peggy Criswell, Maria Zarate, Elton Gibson, Andre Gray, Jay Langley. Kneeling, From Left: Michael McCarty, Rula Shukair, Marquita Denmon, Martin Juarez, Alejandro Campos, Emilio Gonzalez, Paul Culver, Shawn Winton, Judith Almasque, Cleveland Kuykendall. 3rd Row, From Left: Rita Zamora, Patricia Sinkhorn, Ezekiel Amador, Natasha Young, Hazel Verge, Felecia Evans, Sherry Hightower, Teresa Zarate, Alma Vega. 4th Row, From Left: Thas Vu, Bich Vu, Lisa Price, Yvette Johnson, Leah Lax, Lina Zamora, Soutsakhone Bounmiswang, Phousavanh Chansaviang, Angelica Guzman, Angela Ward, Veronica Juarez, Silvia Morales, Lynette Cole, Sonya Dydell, Veronica Trujillo, Korina Moreno, Rosa Villalobos, Theresa Krantz, Concepcion Mora, Patricia Crook, Miguel Cervantes, Alfonso Zarate, Maria Landeros. 5th Row, From Left: Kathy Saunders, Angela Baldasso, Aidee Aguilar, Grace Thompson, Alecia Crichlow, Mercedes Mora, Marcela Lopez, Frankie Cullum, Albert Carmona, Isabel Padilla, Juanita Zamora, Svay Phat, Troung Tran. 78 The Crier Under the guidance of Mrs. Authorlee, the Newspaper staff published the school's Newspaper, the Crier and a Newsletter that was mailed out to parents and Westport supporters. This year's editor of the Crier was senior John Fierro. The entire staff was a dedicated group who worked hard to keep students and staff informed. Kneeling, From Left: Steve Williams, Natasha Young, Pierre Grandberry. 1st Row, From Left: Teresa Potts, Cherrie Simms, Marquita Walker, Pamela McConnell, Kathy Luna. 2nd Row, From Left: Francie Swiney, Jennifer Tuck, John Fierro, Crystal Stephens, Richard Garner, Mrs. Authorlee, Robert Dixon, Uyoata Udo, Harold Macedori, Maria Zarate. Explorer's Post Kneeling: Mark Rebstock, Left, and Katherine Scates. From Left, In Back: Cynthia Switzer, Tim Carter, Stuart Harper, Mary Romero, Alecia Crichlow, Keith Martin, and Anthony Alexander. The Explorer's Post was organized by the Boy Scouts of America in an effort to acquaint students with various oc- cupations and the qualifications necessary to obtain certain jobs. Students took field trips to different sites for first-hand observations of peo- ple actually performing on the job. 79 Cheerleaders Across Front, From Left: Rosalind Williams, Valerie Switzer, Terri Hughes, Senta Cuein, Carmen Turner. Back Row. From Left: Sherry Smallwood, Lisa French, Yolanda Smith. Foreground: Teresa Sherrille. In bend and on top, from left: Traq Birts and Michelle Johnson; Gwen Bradford and Frankie Jasper Warren Paige. Center: Cynthia Switzer and Tywanna Murphy, Melissa Byrd and Toi Atkin. Kneeling, From Left: Marquita Denmon, Michelle Jordan, Donna Locke, Angela Leapheart, Charlotte Leapheart Row 2, From Left: Michelle Morris, Sally Outley, Pamela Ross, Concepcion Mora, Patricia Crook, Mercedes Mora. Doris Mack. Tammy Moore, Sonya Cornelius, Tina Miller, Row 3, From Left: Sherry Hightower, Natasha Young, Kathy Saunders, Sonya Powell. Regina Harris, Angela Cooper, Deborah Moreno, Arzelia Williams, Felicia White. Michael Harris. Row 4, From Left: Anthony Davis, Pam McConnell. Katherine Scates, Deletta Stiggers, Kim Turner, Leah Saunders, Theresa Krantz, Hazel Verge, Carmen Austin, Alisha Henry, Roger Nichols. 80 The Herald Staff Get It Together Members of the yearbook staff meet at sponsor's home to work. From left; Carmen Austin, Tina Miller, Kim Ross, and Patricia Draper. Despite the serious handicap of not having a scheduled class, the year- book staff, with the cooperation of many teachers, was able to complete the work necessary for this publication. Special thanks go to Mrs. Ran- dolph and Mr. Young who generously allowed us to use their pictures. Mimi McCanon, left, and Pam Ross pore over The Manual. Getting out of class to see that the photographer gets all the pic- tures is not all it's cracked up to be, says Ada McNeal, as she stops for a minute between pictures. Ms. Kent, sponsor, preparing to leave for the day. 81 Competition Is the Name of the Game In Upper Left Photo, the Westport tiger roars. Upper Right: Homecoming game against VanHorn. In Middle: tiger fans analyze the play just completed. Bottom Left: our first winning game in five seasons. Bottom Right: cheerleaders bubble with spirit. 1 lgers Halt Five-Year Losing Streak The two wins at the end of the season reawakened interest in the football program, a program that has suffered because of its inability to win. The hope is that these wins will carry over into the next season and help bring back much-needed sup- port. We commend Coach Shatel and the players who worked hard each week despite the numbers in the stands. First Row, From Left: Vincent Mayhue, Thomas Kuykendall, Cleveland Kuykendall, Anthony Payne, Dub Davidson, Tim Carter, Tracy Parker, Bruce Pickens, Donald Combs, Theallen Williams. Second Row, From Left: Theodore Hughes, Mark Parker, Aric Henderson, James King, Cedric Miles, Kevin Morgan, Ronald Harris, Lawrence Traylor, Paul Truss, Alphonso Nolan, Anthony Davis. Back Row: Carol Jones, Lynnette Cole, Marvin Williams, Lorenzo Dean, Larry Parker, Richard Davidson, Anthony Alexander, Tracy Slaughter, Billy Walker, Pamela McCon- nell, and Kathy Saunders. SCOREBOARD VanHom 18 Westport Southeast 27 Westport Paseo 62 Westport Lincoln 22 Westport East 18 Westport Southwest 20 Westport Central 40 Westport Bishop Hogan 0 Westport Northeast 0 Westport 84 And Bring Smiles to Fans' Faces From Left: Michelle Johnson, Gwen Bradford, Teresa Sherrille. Coach Shatel takes time out to set up the next play. The thrill of competition is the motivation for the athletes who choose to go out for, and participate in sports. The camaraderie and sense of belonging are other reasons. Still, the urge to compete and to win is the desire of every athlete. Tigers give it their all! The Urge to Compete Overshadows Front, From Left: Brian Robinson, Paul Morgan, Jones Woods, Sean Gibson, Lamar Quarles, Jeffery Sherman, Anthony Rios. Second Row, From Left: Andre Winston, Ralph Carter, William Dean, Joseph Lopez, Keith Martin, Robert Mathis, Troy Gann Back Row, From Left: Chris Harris, C. P Parker, Dale Purnell, Mark Singleton, Fred Johnson, David Murray, Anthony Canady, Kevin Mitchell. Kneeling: Billy Walker, Left, and Pierre Grandberry. Standing, From Left: Erving Horton, Steve Davis, Coach Murphy, An- thony Payne, and Ben Nelson. 86 Everything Else Nowhere is the competitive urge felt more strongly than on the basketball courts. Pictured in top photo are VARSITY team members. Kneeling, From Left: Ben Nelson, Anthony Payne, Marvin Robin- son, and Donald Combs. Standing, From Left: Dub Davidson, Mark Dixon, Calvin Metcalf, Kevin Morgan, and Mark Parker. In Middle Photo: Coach Woods, Left: and Coach Burkett take time out to regroup. In Bottom Left Photo: Fans in- tently watch the action. Included in pic- ture are. From Left: Mrs. Sams, Ms. Hughes, Miss Stone, Mrs. Swift, Mr. Walker, and Mr. Leapheart (Bottom of Photo). Competition among the classes and cheerleader sponsored events — door prizes, faculty night, alumni night — helped tremendously in improving the at- tendance at games. They, the cheerleaders, also held appreciation ac- tivities for the players. Both fans and players were excited by the events and joined in enthusiastically. 87 Tigers Build for the Future Kneeling, From Left: Jones Woods, William Carter, Sean Gibson (capt.), Michael Harris, Mark Singleton. Standing, From Left: Dale Purnell, Willie Faison, Keith Martin, Eugene Creque, Matthew Fields, Marvin Robinson, and Kevin Herman. Freshman basketball players played exciting, edge-of-your-seat basketball that captured the in- terest of even the novice fan. The team was led by captain Sean Gibson, who scored 50 points in the last game of the season leading the tigers to a third place finish in league play. SCOREBOARD VanHorn 58 Westport 49 Southeast 44 Westport 42 Lincoln 59 Westport 47 Central 46 Westport 48 Southwest 38 Westport 60 Northeast 44 Westport 58 Paseo 66 Westport 75 East 72 Westport 83 88 Kneeling: Lynnette Cole, left, and Carol Jones. Standing, From Left: Bonita Jones, Kathy Saunders, LeTrenda Patterson, and Arzelia Williams. Kneeling, From Left: Jannette Bush, Keisha Potts, Regina Harris, and Sherilyn Graves. Standing, From Left: Susan White, Michelle Fletcher, Katherine Scates, Sandra Metcalf, Diahanna Adams, and Louvisha Bailey. 89 Seniors Dominate Girls' Varsity Team Lynette Cole The starting lineup on the girls' varsity team was composed of seniors. The thrill of competition was the incentive for these girls not only to play but to be spectators at many of the other athletic events. They even served as managers on the football and baseball teams. There were many exciting moments during the season as each player set new, personal records. The team was coached by Mr. Voelker. 90 [ Kathy Saunders Basketball Carol Jones | Arzelia Williams | LeTrenda Patterson Junior Varsity Basketball Kneeling, From Left: Edward Harris, Darrell French, Sam McGriff, Elbert Vance. Standing, From Left: Kelly Sharp, Richard Davidson, Anthony Payne, Michael Jackson, Fred Harris, Roger Nichols. Kneeling, From Left: Lillie Purnell, Regina Harris, Bonita Jones. Cynthia Switzer, Diahanna Adams, and Kay Metcalf. Standing, From Left: Mgr. Anthony Payne, Mgr. Tim Hayes, Andrea Hollins, Gwen Bradford, LeTrenda Patterson, Teresa Sherrille, Rhonda Leapheart, and Coach Stewart. The volleyball team spiked its way to a third place finish in Inter-Scholastic League standing. Mrs. Stewart was volleyball coach. 91 Baseball Tryouts Draw Many The approach of spring signaled the beginning of baseball season. At this writing, the team had not been selected but there were many who were working hard for a posi- tion on the team. Mr. Butler, in his first year at Westport, is coach of the team. Seated. From Left: Ronald Hudson. Rhonda Leapheart. John Fierro 2nd Row, From Left: Darryl Williams, Tim Hayes, Carol Jones, Lynnette Cole, Ray Brenson, Mark Johnson Back Row, From Left: Lawrence Traylor, Ben Nelson, Vincent Ivy, Kelly Sharp, Michael Medina, Darryl Roberts, Aaron Shanklin, Michael Paige, and Tony Sherrille Seniors were very interested either in being players on the team or in serving as team managers. Front, Carol Jones. Seated, From Left: Rhonda Leapheart, Tim Hayes, Ray Brenson. Lynnette Cole. Standing, From Left: Aaron Shanklin, John Fierro, and Tony Sherrille. 92 Student Life And the Winners Are • • • The yearbook staff thanks English teachers for their repeated assistance. This survey is but one example. The survey included 9th, 10th, and 11th grade English students, plus one senior English class. We chose to involve as many students as possible, though by the end of several days of tabulating results, we conceded that perhaps we had involved two or three hundred too many. Still, in this survey, containing questions of interest to high school students, the work was completed. Some answers gave comic relief of sorts just when we felt that we could not look at another sheet. For those who wrote Lunch for favorite class, sorry, it did not compute. For the person who wrote My Mother for favorite singer, we needed her name. For the person who wrote Ronald Reagan for favorite movie star, thank you. Our sponsor's laughter infected everyone in the vicinity. Here are the results. Favorite Place to Go on Date First: Movies Second: Plaza Seville Square Third: Dinner Fourth: Party Favorite Food First: Pizza Second: Mexican food Third: Hamburgers Fourth: Seafood 94 FAVORITE TEACHER FIRST: Edgerson SECOND: Sams THIRD: Stone FOURTH: Langley FAVORITE TV SHOW FIRST: A-Team SECOND: Gimme A Break THIRD: Webster FOURTH: Dynasty FAVORITE MOVIE FIRST: 48 Hours SECOND: Scarface THIRD: D. C. Cab FOURTH: Flashdance FAVORITE JEANS FIRST: Levi's SECOND: Lee THIRD: Calvin Klein FOURTH: Jordache FAVORITE FEMALE SINGER FIRST: Diana Ross SECOND: Patti LaBelle THIRD: Pat Benatar FOURTH: Deniece Williams FAVORITE VIDEO FIRST: Michael Jackson's 'Thriller SECOND: Michael Jackson's Beat It THIRD: Van Halen's Jump FOURTH: Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Want to Have Fun FAVORITE MALE SINGER FIRST: Michael Jackson - SECOND: Rick Springfield THIRD: Lionel Ritchie FOURTH: James Ingram FAVORITE GROUP FIRST: Debarge SECOND: Midnight Star THIRD: Culture Club FOURTH: Van Halen 95 Homecoming Queens and Their Courts Sherilyn Graves Freshman The queen candidates put a great deal of work in their efforts to become queen. Grace Thompson, Eunice Harris, and Sherilyn Graves were successful in their bids and became varsity, junior varsity, and freshman queen, respectively. The student council's new procedure for selecting Homecoming Queens is designed to raise money for new curtains for the auditorium. Each young lady is to be commended for the zeal in which she entered the race for queen. Congratulations to all of you! Seated, From Left: Eunice Harris, Grace Thompson, Sherilyn Graves Standing, From Left: Michelle Morris, Darlene Brenson, Sherry Hightower, Teresa Sherrille, Natasha Young, Rhonda Leapheart, Kim Turner, Deletta Stiggers, Janice Chrisman. and Sandra Metcalf 96 Prom Time Means Fun Time The most heralded and anticipated social event in a high school student's life is the Junior- Senior Prom. This is as true at Westport as at any other school in the country. The number of hours of preparation that prom-goers consider a must would astound many. First, there is the selection of just the right escort. Then it's necessary to convince that escort that he selected you. Of course, discussing the proper attire with a best friend takes hours. Colors have to be properly coordinated with one's date. Then come the many hours of shopping, dashing from store to store to find that perfect outfit in just the right color and with just the right accessories. Finally, the big night arrives, the night which determines if all the work and anticipation has been worth it. For most, the answer is a resounding Yes! This year's prom was held Friday, May 11, 1984, at the Hilton Plaza Inn, amid an array of dazzling, show-stopping finery as each guest lived up to the Prom's theme, Putting on the Ritz. Ray Brenson and Natasha Young Seniors 97 Excellence in Education Three students at Westport helped to demonstrate that the educational picture as painted by the National Commission on Ex- cellence in Education is not quite so bleak. Luan Nguyen, class valedictorian, was one of several panelists chosen to respond to the commis- sion's report, Nation at Risk. The other panelists included Superintendent of Schools, Dr. John A. Minor, and City Councilman, Mark Bryant. Pierre Grandberry, after two grueling district- wide competitive events, won first place honors and selection as a member of the North team on the televised regional All Star Finals of Know Your Heritage ' an academic competition based on African-American history. The show, hosted by Levar Burton, was taped in Chicago, Illinois. Alecia Crichlow won first place in the Hyde Park Optimist Club's annual oratorical contest. Competing against 14 others, Alecia, in her win- ning speech, presented reasons and ways to work for the beautification of the city. Luan Nguyen Senior Pierre Grandberry Senior Alecia Criclow Sophomore 98 Lowering the Risk The majority of students are hard- working, capable, involved teenagers. Students take an active role in improving the appearance of the school by decorating bulletin boards and other areas of the building. The bulletin board display, at left, was the work of Chris Lopez, sophomore. It was done in recogni- tion of King's birthday. In Middle Left Photo: Ronald Harris, freshman, prepares for a trip with the 23rd Street Marching Cobras. In Middle Right Photo: Ms. Kent's freshman English class complete an assignment. Students from Mrs Stevenin's sewing class modeled their creations on Sew- sational Day. Seated, From Left: Michael Craddock, Tonya Darnell. Zoritha McNeal, Sharon President. Standing: Cynthia Switzer, Melissa Byrd, Edward Harris, Crystal Thomp- son, Sherilyn Graves, Patricia White, Mrs. Stevenin, Ada McNeal. 99 Though just a handful of students manage to give us all a bad name, it is readily apparent to the careful observer that the majority of students are hard working and very interested in getting an education. Mr. Ballantyne's typing class, top photo, Mr. Langley's history class, middle photo, and Tamika Jackson, freshman, are all proof that students want to learn and that education is taking place. Students Strive to Excel 100 Students enter into each new project with enthusiasm, whether it's printing class, COE, College Day, or Child Development class. In Top Left Photo, Trang Nguyen (in back), Millissa Eidson, (in middle), and Kimberly Scheer operate the press in printing class. In Top Right Photo, Mr Mc- Clernon, along with Yvette Johnson, left, and Theresa Krantz prepare for the balloon release in COE class. In Middle Photo, Alphonso Nolan, left, listens to the representative from Lincoln University ex- plain the advantages of attending college there. In Bottom Photo, From Left: Doris Mack, Charlotte Leapheart, Donna Locke, and Tywanna Murphy care for their babies as part of a project in Child Development class. Wilma Rudolph Visits Westport Olympic gold medalist Wilma Rudolph paid a visit to Westport during February, a visit which gave added significance to our Black History Month observances. Ms. Rudolph. Top Right Photo: spoke to the student body about the need for students to set goals and not give up. She said that the only thing that distinguished winners form losers is persistence — winners never give up. Ms Rudolph's persistence paid off for her in the 1960 Olympics where she won three medals in the Track and Field event — 100 meter dash, 200 meters, and the 400 meter relay in which she was anchor. In Middle Photo: a cake welcoming Ms. Rudolph was part of the refreshments at the reception in honor of Ms. Rudolph. Student council members were given the opportunity of meeting and speaking with Ms. Rudolph at this reception. In Bottom Photo, students leave the auditorium after hearing the inspiring message given by Ms. Rudolph. 102 Students Prove Indispensable Melissa Bvrd, left, Pierre Grandberrv. and Lillie Purnell Collectively, students spend many hours each week working at Westport. This is their contribution toward making the school a better place for all of us. The students chosen as helpers are students who are reliable, academically capable, and who have short programs. Student monitors are responsible for collecting attendance each hour and managing cafeteria traffic, among their many responsibilities. They also assist in the main office and in the counseling office do- ing such tasks as typing, filing, duplicating materials, etc. The services that these students provide are appreciated by everyone. 103 Anthony Payne, left, and Donald Combs A Salute to the Old West Mr. Hicks — Urban Cowboy Squaws Debbie and Marie Gonzales Traditionally, Homecoming Week is the time when students and faculty observe each day by dressing in a certain manner. Western Day is one of the most popular days and draws the most participation. This year was especially successful, attracting closet cowboys and Indians throughout the school. 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