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Hillcrest High School 3319 N. Grant Springfield, Missouri 65803 The 1984-85 varsity cheerleaders are Beth Matthews, Heidi Eleiott, Melissa Bayless, Sandra Hurt, Vickie Chandler, Beth Barretf, Tandi Gower and Brenda Eagon. Junior Varsity includes Stacy Ferguson, Katrina Schulze, Holly Sanders, Sandra Buckner, Shelly Dorrell, Cheryl Barr, Marla McDonald and Brook Hobbs. Preliminary cheerleading tryouts were held Mon, Mar. 19. The auditorium held members of student council who were judges for the competition. The girls tried out in groups of four and five completing a chant, one cheer, three jumps and a stunt. They were then required to do the cheer alone, April 30, 1984 The winning piece of artwork by Terre Thaemhtz will also be shown at the Springfield Art Muscum during the All School Art Show which lasts through Apr. 8. Many other aspiring artists will representing Hillcrest at the show. These artists include Sonny Cander, Debbie Charm, Saott 'Loney, Rhonda and Ruth Cutter, Kelly Fannin, Tim Walker, Chris Daugherty and Yvonne Channel. Art teacher Mr. Steve Brite looks very positive at the per. formance of these artists. "I'm always very proud of the quality of the Hillcrest student's' act work when compared to other high schools. There always just seems to be an element of excellence," said Mr. Brite. It was also a big honor for those students whose art work was selected to be shown. "I was really excited to have had my work represented," said Yvonne Channel.

Page 2 - Spring fever strikes students. Page 3Language Arts r winners announced. Page 4Coach Birmingham makes elite staff.

Cheerleaders, Honeybees for '842 85 named

Actual tryouts were held on that would test the girls' poise Toes., Mar. 20. The girls were and dancing ability. They were judged by a select group of fac- also required to do a short flag ulty, Drury cheerleaders and Hill- routine. crest alumni. The tryouts were judged by The announcement of next Mr. Charles I..oeber, Mrs. Debbie year's varsity and JV cheerlead- Glover and the three senior Honers was made Mar. 21. Out of eybees of this year. Out of the 39 the 27 girls trying out, 16 were girls, 16 were chosen. "There were chosen. "The final scores for the a lot of good people and the comgirls were really close. All the petition was stiff. These were the girls were very skilled," said best tryouts ever," said Mrs, GloMrs. Wilma Gunnels, cheerleader ver, Honeybee sponsor. sponsor. Next year's Honeybees are Not only were girls hanting Shelly Allison, Debbie Cherie, and cheering Mar. 20 but others Kristi Cope, Melissa Duncan, were dancing their way to the Jackie Emerson, Mindy Hulse, ,Stacey McCown, Melisa Obregon, positions of Honeybees. Last year's Honeybee captains Joy Ragsdale, Angie Skelly, Kim deLacy Brayfield, Kelly Hoke Smith, Carey Summers, Teresa and Dana Westfsll made a rou- Thompson, Cherie Wilson, An. tine to the song "Foot Loose" trece Wright and Kim Wyatt.

Sophomores Brenda Eagon, Vickie Chandler, and Sandra Buckner ex. press feelings of happiness and joy after being named to the '84-'85 photo by Brenda Bishop cheerleader squad.

Students place in contest

Sophomore Terre Thameinlitz was awarded a first place certificate along with $25 during a Springfield Symphony concert at Evangel Mar. 11 The symphony sponsored a content in which the entries were composed of symphony-inspired art work and poetry. The inspiration came from the music of Richard Strauss and Anton llvorak. More than 900 entries from Springfield and area high schools compete. Of 18 entries from Hillcrest seven placed Besides Term's first place In the 7.12 grade art section, Melissa Mantlo took second in the 7-12 grade poetry division and was awarded $15. Third place and $10 went to Dawn Brewer in poetry. Mark Deckord, David Boland, Paul McCarty and Kevin Marra all received honorable mentions in the poetry division.

Senior activities changed

Snow days extend school year

Graduation and school days will be extended to Wed., May 30, due to snow days. According to Dr. Jack Israel, deputy superintendent of the Springfield schools,' students attend school 176 days, but are atlowed two days in case of snow to still meet the state's requiremerit of 174 days.' ' 'It was debated whether to eliminate Mar. 16, teacher's meeting, a day/days of spring break, or add to the end of the year. "It was, decided when the school Beard adopted a school calendar a year ago that spring break would not be affected by snow days," stated Dr. Israel. According to him, he has had very very few complaints. The ones that have objected had particular problems. "I'd rather have seen us make up days during spring break. This would have allowed upperclassmen who need summer employment to compete better wtth kids from smaller schools who gel out one to two weeks earlier," said Senior Counselor Craig Sobotka. Some senior activities will be left on the date appointed for that event, but others will be affected necessitating a change of plans. "Prom and Baccalaureate won't be moved. They are too for cammitted. Baccalaureate could not be changed to the next Sunday because of Memorial weekend. There is s possibility that 'Class Day and the senior breakfast will be changed from the 24th to later in the week," said Mr. Sobotka. Attending school after Memorial weekend is causing problems for some families who have trips planned, but Hr. Sobotka said attendance those last two days will not be hurt. Another change that is very important to the topmost class has to do with graduation invitations. Seniors can expect the right date on their announcements. No extra cost will be necessary since announcements are not put into the computer until mid-April. Mr. Sobotka said, "The company does not have the announcements put into the, computer or printed yet. It has already been corrected. They are used to things like this happening."

Meador, Bade chosen city-wide winners

"We made a clean sweep this month," senior counselor Craig Sobotka stated, Senior winners Kent Meador and Annette Bade were chosen for the Elk's Lodge city-wide Teenagers of the Month for February. This program is designed to recognize outstanding teen achievement Eact month Hillcrest Cabinet and Mrs. Rebecca Bell select bay and girl applicant to sand to Elk's Club. One male and one female are then selected from Elk's Lodge's student panel including nominees from each Springfield Public School, Greenwood, and Springfield Catholic, Nominees are not necessarily picked the first month they were sent in by their schools. Annette and Kent were selected last fall to be applicants from Hillcrest. "I was kind of surprised because I was up once before and wasn't picked. I wasn't really expecting to make it this time," Kent Meador commented. Important factors for this hon or are multiple achievement, character, leadership, service, citizenship and scholarship. AnPLEASE CIRCLE CORRECT ANSWER AND RETURN TO 215 BY THURSDAY, MAR. 8. Thank you 111 1. Do you have a job? 29 a)yes 29 b)no 2. How many hours a week do you work? 3a) under 6 5 b) 6-12 10 c) 1320 11 dl over 20 3. If you work, how many hours do you spend on homework a night? 20 a) 1 hour 9 b)-2 hrs. 0 3) hrs. 0 d) over 3 hrs. 4. If you don't work, how many hours do you spend on homework a night? 9 s)1 hour 15 b) 1-2 hrs. '5 c) S hrs. 0 d) over 3 bra. 5. Why do you work? 19 money, 2 support myself, 3 nette and Kent are achievers in many areas. Kent was starting forward for the Hornet basketball state champions. He is also a varsity base. ball player and student body president, Annette is involved in jazz band and cheerteading. Senior class presideitt is another responsibility for Annette Kent and Anisette are now eligible for Elk's scholarship and for Teenager of the Year. Of the eight established as Teen of the Month this year, two will be named Teen of the Year. car, college, dates 6. If you work, how many extra school curricular actiCities are you involved In? 5 s)none 15 b)1-2 5 c)3-4 1 d) over 4 7. If you don't work, how many extra school curricular activities are you involved in? 10 a)none 10 b)1-2 8 c)3-4 id) over 8. Does your job stop you from participating in school activities? 14 a)yes 15 b)no 9. If so, why? 10 schedules clash 4 time 10. Does your job conflict with your grades? 10 a)yes

Seniors Annette Bade and Kent Meador are chosen as city-wide Elk's photo by J0. Trsabsrger Club Teenagers of the Month for February,

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Teen jobs cause problems

by Beth Borerti nod Rhosd Lstttt "I can't tonight. I have to work," is a possible statement heard from 50 percent of today's teens. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) half of the teenagers in the United States work during their high school career. Do teen jobs affect school work and school activities? To find anwere to this question, a survey was recently taken of junior and seniors. Out of 30 distributed polls, 58 were filled out and returned. The polled students lob average matched NCES statistics, as 50 percent were found to have maintained jobs. Teen employees showed that a combined tofal of 72 percent worked 13 hours a

week or more. Thirty eight of these students worked over 20 hours. NCES discovered that the Bumbar of hours accumulated on homework was equivalent for em. ployed and nonemployed students nationwide. Polled students differed slightly from this statistic. Sixty nine percent handling jobs studied an hour a night while 69 percent with no jobs spent 1-3 hours o homework, "Money, money, money" was one reason cited to the question, "Why do you work?" Sixty six percent expressed money as their answer. An additional 20 percent a'so listed monetary related answers such as supporting ternselves, helping at home and cotlege, car and date expenses. Sixty eight percent of student

wcll'kers polled participated in 1-4 activities while 68 percent of the nonemployed were involved in 1-2 activities. This seems to indicate that although employees may have busy work schedules, they are active in many other areas as well. Even though employees are in. volved in more activities than nonWorkers, 48 percent of the workers' did respond positively that their job stopped them from involvement in school activities. Seventy one percent feeling that way responded that noninvolvement was due to schedule clashes. Time was another factor for 21 percent. Workers also seemed to have a positive attitude toward their jobs with 76 percent responding that they liked it.

19 b)no
11. If so, why? 8 no time 2 tired 12. Do you like your job. 22a)yes 7 b)no

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March 30, 1984

'Itchies' strike
As the last of the winter season temperatures drift away and are replaced by sunshine and warmer, more Comfortable climates, many students begin experiencing symptoms of the dreadful disease known as spring fever. Whether it be digging out summer apparel and heading for the lake or just spending time outdoors with friends, many of us begin to feel the "ltchies" caused by anxiety. On April 6, though, students can find temporary relief from the daily routine of school. Nine days will be granted to students to use however they wish. Some fantasize of a week's vacation In their dreamland. But for some this may become a reality, as they travel to such traditional vacation spots as Florida, Colorado, or Texas. Others may choose to stay home and use the time as a recovery period. Resting and catching up on the 'soaps." Still others may engage in the less pleasurable activities such as working or possibly doing the spring housework. However the vacation is spent, It to hoped that spring fever victims use the time to their advantage and make the best of it. Upon return, students will be refreshed and ready to tackle the school days ahead.

Student author writes, strives for publication

by JANET LLOYD Junior Tammy Daniel finds writing more than just a school assignment. She finds it a source of enjoyment and sometimes income. "I enjoy being In control of things and playing god for awhile when I write," Tammy said. Tammy started writing when she was 12. She was given an assignment to write a Valentine's Day story for the Pleasant View paper. The product was a story about a lonely cow and Cupid called "Cupid's Arrow." After running in the paper, the story was published in "Unicorns and Daisies," an area wide published book of student writings. "I decided to make writing pay right then, "said Tammy, In payment she has published one poem "The Return" and according to Tammy, she has two batches of poems and stories that should be returned soon. Also, in Hillcrest and District Language Arts Fairs she has won numerous -ribbons. According to Tammy, her works are made up mainly of science fiction, fantasy, espionage and political novels., with Along writing in her spare time, Tammy is a reporter for The Herald and advanced speech helps keep her communication skills sharp. Along with journalism and speech, clubs keep Tammy busy, as she is secretary of science club and GIl along with being a member of National Honor Sciety, Key Club, Chess Club, and War Games. Despite all the hours she pours into writing, she manages to maintain a 4.3 grade point average. With all her school activities she still finds time for private violin and viola lessons and is an active member of Northside Christian Church where she works in organizing Vacation Bible School. "I njoy teaching the little ones," Tammy stated. Tammy recently was asked to head the publicity campaign for the Ozark Writer's Conference to be held in October and according to Tammy, it is a big job. Her future plans include attending SlitS and the University of Missouri at Columbia.

Junior Beth Burrell performs one of her duties as a journalism student, folding newspapers for disphoto by Chris Webb tribution.

Album Review

Richie's second album scores; memorable; lyrics fitting

by KURT MUSTSIAN proved to be successful and two is "Hello.' The cut is a love halRock performers are classified mor cuts have distinct possi- lad which is sort of a soothing two ways: as a grou]s, or as a bilities. song. The song is describing a solo performer. Lion Richie id "All Night Long (All Night)" man who is in love with a woman could be categorized ,s being in was bath a video hit and a hit and is t ying to get a response both. on the music charts. 'All Night from her The lyrics are done Richie started out with the Long" stayed at the number one well and they fit the love ballad group The Commodo'rca. They position for four weeks and also well. had innumerable hits and just became one of the top songs for Anothes- sure smeoli is "Can't as many popular altsums. But 1983. Slow Dos co,' the title cut. It is then Richie broke off to try a The second single off 'Can't a unique song, unlike "AU Night solo career. And just Ioak at the Slow Down," "Running With The Long" or "Running With the results. Night" also became a video and Night.;" I has a definite rock-nLionel Richie's debut album en- a hit on the music charts. The roll beat and insures Richie of titled "Lionel Richie" had three video version of the song was four hits, off of his albsm. top ten cuts off it. His solo debut directed by the name man who "Can't Slow Down" is an alalbum won a Grammy in 1982 directed Michael Jackson's "Beat bum that has just as many fastand was described by Billboard It." paced son gs as slow love ballads. magazine as being " picy - . The video protrayed Richie The New York Times describes romantic!" '(along with some of his friends) it as "Ate ur de force!" and CashAnd now he is bash with his exploring various places during box maga zinc says it's "more of 'second album entitle ti "Can't the nightlife and, more or less, what Liot sd Richie does best!" Slow Down." His scm nd album "Just Running With the Night." The album does have many memhas already His DLunbar one The single hit number seven on orable sot sgs and the lyrics fit the position and is currently In the the Billboard charts, the songs very well. "Can't Slow top five. One of the two other songs to Down" co uld be considered one Two cuts off the al bum have be possible hits from the album of the bett er albums of the year.

Movie Review

'Splash' witty film, romance with twist

by JER5OIE BROOKS An unusual type of film has hit the screen. "Splash" has a familiar plot, bay meets girl and falls in love. But 'a twist is added, boy meets an unusual girl, a mermaid. Tom Hanks doesn't know Daryl Hannah is a mermaid. On land Daryl is Just like any other woman, except for first appearance on land when she arrives completely nude. At the first sight of her Tom falls madly in love and sets out to make her his own. Falling in love with a mermaid can arouse many funny and unexpected situations, maybe even embarrassing ones like sprouting a tail while taking a bath. After falling in love with Daryl, Torn is faced with a decision that will affect the rest of his life but would enable him to live with the love of his life forever. Both Tom Banks and Daryl Hannah do an outstanding job protraying their characters. Hannah, a relatively new actress to the movie screen, shines through the innocent and very passionate character which she plays. "Splash" takes a storybook fairy tale approach and applies it to everyday happenings. It almost seems believable. "Splash" is entertaining and a hilarious comedy. John Candy, who plays Freddie, adds an extra touch of humor to the screen. "Splash," a Ron Howard film, it witty and very enjoyable. Then it adds a touch of romance to set the mood. It to definitely a mustsee for those who enjoy a good laugh and time to sit back and relax.

Beth Burrell er ijoys school involvement, sets her sights on math-related future
Junior Beth Burrell enjoys be- '1'eachers of America (FTA) or- courses Include Algebra II and Ing involved in many school or- ganization. Beth is also involved Micronath. She also likes to work ganizations and other outside acJournalism Ii and in choir and with other students in her journ. tivities. Iitadrigal. allson class. Meet of her enjoyThese areas of Beth's interest Besides school-related activities ment, however, comes from her include Highlanders in which she E eth also participates in her math-related classes. "My father plays the bugle and holds the of- church youth council. In this has influenced me through the floe of assistant junior twirler, group the members put together years and my interest in mathNational Honor Society (NHS) itless for different activities for enmtics has expanded greatly. where she participates as the t} seir church youth group. He's made my studies very fun club's treasurer and the Future Beth enjoys her classes. These and challenging and I really look up to him a lot," said Beth. Beth doesn't seem to mind sharing the same school with her father. She is here for an education and her father Is here as a teacher of mthematics afud, at the present, he is holding the position of assistant principal. "I don't feel any pressure by the situation because my father and I really get along well and besides I don't we him a lot through the day," Beth said. Beth's plans for the future will possibly fall into the area of teaching. Beth may attend Southwest Missouri State University (SMSU) in hopes. of a secondary teaching degree in mathematics. In Beth's spare time she enjoys 'playing the piano, working With members of her church youth council and going on outings with family and friends. "I like to be with people. I'm definitely not a loner. I especially like to get together with friends and Composing a poem for pubilcadon, Junior Tammy Daniel chooses just play practical jokes and I enjoy Photo by Chris Welch trying new things," Beth said. the right word. -

Letters to the Editor

Fans proud
Dear Editor, Hey! How about those Hornets? We would like to extend our deepest congratulations and gratitude to every member of our great basketball team. To see all you guys working so hard to be #1 just makes us so proud to be fans of the Hornets! After working so hard this year, you guys deserve all the fame and glory of being State Champs. You guys aren't just #1 in the state, but you are all #1 to us here at Hillcrest. Those Hornets are NastyNastyNasty! Two PROUD fans

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Patients admit themselves and are permitted to leave the hospital with friends and relatives during their stay. Adolescents also go on out-trips with the other patients in the program. Besidet the out-trips, theteenagers have a number of activities scheduled throughout the day. When the patients arrive, treatment goals are established. Those still in school continue their education two to three hours a day through a specially designed curriculum. -, Along with their studies, youths attend community group therapy and leisure activities. The teens and their parents attend family therapy meetings where they communicate to solve their problems. Patients' families are vital

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Marian Center offers aid, treatment for disturbed teens

Teenagers suffering from emotional disorders find help toward a new beginning at the St. John's Harlan Center. The Marian Center, which is St. John's psychiatric unit, opened in February, 1982. It is an acute care or short term hospital which consists of five separate units. Three units are for adults, Bridgeway is for alcohol and drug rehabilitation, and an adolescent unit. Patients in the adolescent program vary in age from 12 to 18. Help is provided for youths who have problems such as hallucirecovery for the teens. ter, sponsored by the Sister's of tar Court, patients sent to the CenPatients stay an average of three Mercy, does not receive any fed- tar by a court order are still re-

to four weeks. Most insurance and eral funds, said Mr. Keith. quired to pay their own fees. The medical plans cover part of the According to Martha Ayres, court cannot defer or waive pay$200 a day coot. The Marian Cen- deputy clerk of the Greene Coun- ment.

Disagreement cause problems

All teenagers experience pro- months. At the center Ann had blems with their parents, but. her own room. She was in a unit or "Ann" the troubles Were more with 11 to 15 other teenagers. "Getting along with the kids is
than she could stand. Alter many disagreements and

nating, difficulties thinking, don't know where or who they are, or what day it Is. Care is also offered against drugs, alcohol,
and severe depression. According to Mr. Roger Keith, director of

social services, depression is the main reason teens check into the center.

members of the treatment team after the adolescent returns home. And individualized discharge plan Is developed to insure continued

fights Ann decided to run away from home. She was gene for over a month, sleeping at friends' homes or just staying out all night. When her parents discovered where she was, they offered her the choice of going to the St. John's Marian Center or the County Juvenile. Center. Ann admitted herself to the Marian Center. Her parents paid for her to stay there for three

hard because you can't get away from them," said Ann. During the school year Ann spent two hours a day with a teacher. Her books and studies came from the public school sys-

Along with her parents Ann attended group therapy everyday. They learned how to communicate and work out their problems. Ann and her parents decided to try again, so,she returned home. After being out of the center
for two weeks she had a fight with her step-father and went back for another two weeks.

tem and her work counted as high school credit. Two staff members took the teenagers on out-trips to movies and the mall. When they felt Ann could be trusted, she was allowed to leave the group with another teenager during out-trips.

Ann is living at home now and

attending school. The Marian Center's therapy sessions helped Ann and her parents understand

each other. The center changed Ann's attitude. She said, "I just don't get mad at my parents anymord."

Language Arts Fair winners announced

Dragons, aliens, Spanish swordmen, shepherds, and Scarlet O'Hara invaded Hillcrest Mar. O as the first annual Hillcrest Language Arts Fair (LAY) costume contest took place. This marked the beginning of a day to honor writers, cooks, and artists. Authors, teachers, and noted personalities spoke to English classes about their knowledge through the day. A reception honoring the winners and their parents conqluded the day. LAY workers began putting the entries and art displays out in the students center at 7:30 Friday morning. By 8 am. students were also gazing at the odd creatures waiting for their judges to
arrive. The student body saw how their opinions rated with that of the judges in the costume contest when Puff the Magic Dragon took first place in the contest. Zaphod Beeblerox, a two headed alien, and a Spanish

was herded away by Little Bo Peep. The judges moved on to the cooking competition and a difficult culinary decision. Reshma
Petal took first. Tammy Daniel and Bryan Jordan, 2nd; and Nancy Christ, 3rd. Long Narrative: Cheryl Anderson, 1st; Angela Morris, 2nd; Rachael Wisehart, 3rd. Short free verse: Joy Edquist, 2nd; Tim Young, 3rd. Melodic Benjamin and Beth Peterson,

swordsman tied for second. Third

Honorable Mentions. Long free verse; Bert Asher, - 9th grade division. Tim Young, 1st; Janet Lloyd, 2nd; Michael Todd, 3rd; Tim Young, Honorable Mention - 11 grade category. Long lyric: Beth Peterson, 1st, 2nd, 3rd -9th grade. Dale Daniels, 1st; Jill Baker, 2nd; Tonya Pike and Michael Todd, 3rd. Short lyric: Tracy Hetrick, 2nd; Sherry Hopkins, 3rd. Long rhymed: Janis Davis, 1st; Amy Templeton, 2nd; Bob Boyd, 3rd, Honorable mention. In the 10th grade division, Beth Peter.
1st

son, 1st; Lisa Scott, 2nd; June Short, 3rd; Beth Peterson, Honorable Mention. Jo Ann Luzzatto, 1st; John Bauder, 2nd; Mike Todd, 3rd; Tim Young and Michael Scott, Honorable Mentions - 11th grade division. Tonya Pike, 1st; Debbie Reed, 2nd and 3rd. Formula poetry: Tony Gott, 1st; Paula Bennett, 2nd; Camille Graves, 3rd in the 9th-10th grade division. Tirtia Wentz, 1st; Tim Young, 2nd; Randy Baby, 3rd; Jeff Hill and Tammy Stafford, Honorable Mentions. Short rhymed poetry: Keith Moncnief, 1st; Tim Young, 2nd: Jean Powell, 3rd. Collection of poetry: Paula Bennett, 1st; Camille GravCs, 3rd; Sherry Hopkins Honorable Mention. Persuasion: Danny Caringer, 1st; Narration: Tiertia Wentz, 1st, 2nd; Melissa Mantlo, 3rd. Illustrated Book: Heather Chittenden, 1st.

Character Sketch: Leslie Huett, 1st; Michael Pleebert, 2nd; Kurt Shirky, 3rd; in the 9th-tOth division. Pamela Stair, 1st; Tommy

Daniel, 2nd; Tiertia Wentz, 3rd.. Critical Essay: Jill Baker, 1st; Angela Morris, 2nd; Michelle Link 3rd; Janet Lloyd, Tammy Daniel, and Steve Carlsen, Honorable Mentions. Short story: Ellen Cameron, 1st; Jim Covington, 2nd; Mark Donald, 3rd; in the 9th-10in division: Rhonda Buchanan, 2nd; Tommy Daniel, 3rd; in the 11th. 12 division. Informal essay; Cheryl Barr, 1st; Jeff Campbell, 2nd; George Brooks, 3rd; 9th-10in division. Tiertia Wentz, 1st; Suzanne Barr, 2nd; John Delzell, 3rd. Fictional Diary: Beth Wendel, 1st; Kathy Brooks, 2nd; Lisa Dennan and Joel Beckman, 3rd. Description: Don Marcy, 1st; Rob O'Dell, 2nd; Jeff Campbell, 3rd; Melissa Mantlo, Joy Ragsdale, Honorable Mentions - 9th10th division. Steve Carlsen, 1st; Tiertia Wentz 2nd, 3rd; Michele Gray, Carla McElveen, and Kent Meador, Honorable Mentions. Critical essay: Angie Wallace, 1st; Susan Wuench, 2nd; Mark

Deckard, 3rd. One-Act play: Tammy Daniel, 1st Dialogue: Tammy Daniel, Honorable mention. Sports writing: Kevin Wuench, 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Feature writing:. Tonya Pike, 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Editorial: Rick Buckner, 1st; Kristy Meador, 2nd; Sherry Brake, 3rd. Newswriting: Tonya Pike, 1st; Chris McNeese, 2nd; Brenda Bishop, 3rd. Spelling Bee; 9th grade - Gayle Dennis, 1st; Deepak Patel, 2nd; James Smith, 3rd. lOch gradeDawn Brewer, 1st; Carol Headlee, 2nd; Tracy Sharpe, 3rd. 11th grade - Danny Brown, 1st; Yvonne Channel, 2nd; Dana Smith, 3rd. 12th grade - Alan Wildshuetz, lot; Craig Overstreet, 2nd. First and second place winners in each grade will advance to competition in the District Language Arts Fair at Kickapoo on Apr. 28. Hillcrest spellers have won the District Spelling Bee the last two years. Rick Buckner won last year and Donna Johnson won in 1982.

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Senior Alan Wildschuetz, Junior Danny Brown, Sophomore Dawn Brewer, and Freshman Gayle Dennis, all winners of Hillcrest's Spelling Bee discuss potential words to be given at the District Spelling. photo by Carts Welch
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Bombers set sights, aim for state title
by CHRIS HELFRECHT Juniors Tim Hooper, Eddie KitOnce again Coach Dick Birm- term=, Randy Raby, and Greg ingham begins another bid for a Fugitt round out the prospects state championship as the '84 for the squad. baseball season opens. Today, Hillcrest will play In Hillcrest's 25 year span, Kickapoo at Kickapoo at 4 p.m. On March 31, -Tulsa Kelly, nd The Bombers have pulled away with 15 conference champion- Bartlesville, OK, teams will chalships, 12 district championship lenge the Bombers in a double teams and the 1979 state cham- header starting at 1 p.m. Then on Apr. 3, Hillcrest travpionship team. Under Head Coach Denny Bur- el to Sedalia for a 4 p.m. match. Ozark traveled to Springfield rows in 1959, Hillcrest won its first of 15 conference champion- Mar. 22 for game number one on ships. In 1960, Coach Birmingham the Hillcrest schedule. The Bombtook the controls and guided the ers won 4-2 in non-conference Bombers to three consecutive action. Left-handed pitcher Darrell conference championships, three district championsips, and three Maus went the distance allowing 2 earned runs off 5 hits, striking state semifinal appearances. out 12 and walking 5. In 1964-1966 the Bombers again Ozark scored its first run in the took off with three conference first inning off Art Forgey's base championships and three district hit allowing centerfielder Terry championships. Hillcrest also Wright to score from second. In reached the state semifinals in the third inning, again Forgey 1966. produced for Ozark hitting a sinStarting in 1971 and the four gle that enabled Brent Hanks to years following to 1975 Hillcrest score for the second and last won five conference champion- Ozark run. ships winning district three of It wasn't until the fourth inthose years. ning that the Bombers put any Then in 1979 the Hillcrest points on the board scoring all Bombers took everything, win- four runs in that inning. Senior Kent Meador hit a one ning the conference, district and state. Last year in 1983, the out single that was followed by Bobmers finished with a first in Junior Eddie Kitterman's base hit. the Ozark Conference and a first With two on and two out, Senior in District. Phil Manes came to the plate and Coach Birmingham expects this hit a long high arching ball to the ion's baseball team to be a top outfield that the rightfielder contender for the state title with bobbled allowing both Meador team members including seniors and Kittennan to score. Then Mike Goggin hit a shot Kent Meador, Mike Goggin, John Perkins, Phil Manes, Larry Lar- up and cleared the bases with a son, Darrell Maus, Kevin Turner triple for the last two Hillcrest and Jeff Dishmon. runs.

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March 30, 1984

Birmingham lauded as coach

This summer the nation's best 17and 18 year old players will be picked to form the USA Jun. ior Baseball Team. The United States Baseball Federation had to select the best coaches to do the job, Fitting the bill as one of the "great" coaches was Hillcrest's own Coach Dick Birmingham. ' This honor is just another addition to the list of accomplishments that Coach Birmingham has amassed during his coaching career. Titled as assistant coach to the 1984 USA Junior Baseball, one of the many responsibilities required of Coach Birmingham is being on the nine member panel that will select the all-star squad. The baseball team will be cornprised of the best 17 and 18 year Named as assistant coach to the old players born in the years of USA Junior Baseball 'team, Coach 1966 and '67. Coach Birmingham Dick Birmingham boasts as im- Will be out of his comfortable pressive career of coaching. surroundings of the Midwest and into the Great White North to play the nation's favorite pastime. Kindersley, Saskatchewan, will be the hosting spot for the -international tournament called the World Friendship Series, an Olympic developmental program sposored by the USBF, scheduled to run July. 18-30. Coach Birmingham has shown he is deserving of such a. prestigious position by his past achievements with Hillcrest base' ball and beyond. A veteran of 24 years of high school coaching, Coach Birmingham has compiled a boggling 294.134 win-loss record. Among those wins Include numerous conference, district and regional championships plus a state championship In 1979. Coach Birmingham also made favorable reviews as the North team head coach oat the National Sports Festival in 1983. Coach Birmingham spends a great deal of his summers involved volved in American Legion ball and serves as Head Instructor time was :29.98 breaking the old and Sales Director for the Mickey record of :30.66. Labeyrie also' Owen Baseball School. "I feel very fortunate to have placed fir$ in the 100 breast' stroke breaking the record of been selected as one ofthe coaches for the USA team in the World 1:30.90 with a time of 1: 25:20. Tandi scored 203.65 points in Friendship Series. It's always the one meter diving qualifying been a great challenge to i-epreher for state competition. Fresh- sent your school, city and state man Cheryl Barr placed third, in athletic competition," said Scoring 185 points with an aver. Coach Birmingham. This opportunity, however, Is age difficulty of two for each of six dives qualifies a diver for more than just another balllgame. It is the American history state. In the 100 freestyle Jarnee Cat- in the making for amateur basetrail took second and Tressa Mcd- ball. "Representing your coun' lay took third in the 500 free- try is a grat responsibility. I'm style. Debbie Cherie also took looking forward to that chal. third in the 200 yard individaul lenge," concluded Coach Birm. ingham. medley.

Tankers to be

hy 5COTF NICHOLSON The 1983-84 Hornet golf team ted off its season on Mar. 22 with a big win over Ozark at the Fremont Hills golf course. Junior golfer Randy Lofton had the best score of the day shooting a 44 front nine. "The course was pretty hard. I'm surprised I shot that well on it," stated Lofton. He Went on to say that despite his leading score, he felt he could have played better. Directly behind Lofton, with a score of 45, was Hornet senior Kevin Avants. Avants is new to Hillcrest this year, moving from Madill, OK. "I storied playing golf basically just because I enjoyed It, for the competition and the experience," said Avants. Other Hornet contenders were Sophomore David Boland with a 48, arid freshman Joel Beckham shot a 52. The final score in the meet was Hillcrest 240, Ozark 259. The Hornets will take part in the all day Springfield schools

Golfers tee off season, enjoy win c ver Ozark,

With the return of spring comes the return of girls' swimming. Coach Jesse Robertson feels this, season should be a competitive one. "We should be real competitive against Parkview and Central, possibly Sedalia," said Coach Robertson. The nest meet for the lady Stingrays is Apr. 5 against Parkview. Last year the Stingrays were defeated by Parkview 49-78. Returning letermen include Senior Tressa Medley and Juniors Tandi Gower, Debbie Cherie, and Jamee Cottrell. Others returning are Sophomores Shelly Arnall and Shelly Holcomb. Junior Tandi Gower qualified for State swim competition in their first scoring meet of the season taking first place in one The Hornets will host the 13th meter diving. Gower's score of Annual Hillcrest Invitation track 203.65 points placed her above meet on Apr. 6, at John F. Kentournament on Apr. 2 consisting the 185 point qualifying level, The All City Relays were held nedy stadium. This meet has atof Hillcrest, Central, Parkview, Tue., Mar. 20, at the city pool. tracted 26 different schools from Kickapoo, and Glendale. The 1983284 Hornet golf team The meet was a nonscoring meet, all over Missouri. Hillcrest has hosted an inviteIs as follows: Seniors Richie In a duel meet with Glendale Sneed and Kevin Avants, Juniors the final score was Glendale 119, tional meet event ever since 1972. Randy Lofton and Shawn Roth- Hillcrest 52. Two school records Only two records remain unbi'oermel, Sophomores Dave Boland, were broken by Senior Pascal La- ken since the first meet. They are Willie Miller, and Bruce Bailey, beyrie, foreign exchange student the mile relay and the 800 meter run. These unbroken records are and Freshmen Joel Beckham, from France. Brad Hobbs, and Bill Abbott. In the 50 freestyle Labeyrie's held by Kansas City Southwest. Hillcrest does held three records which include the two mile relay, 110 meter high hurdles, and the triple jump. Rolla was the first meet for the Hornets which was a non-scoring meet. Winners were Steve Gardner, first in shot put; David Ha______________ zen, first in discus; Tony King, first in the triple jump and long jump; John Thomas, first in the high jump; Clay Runzi, first in the 100 meter dash and 400 meter ,run; Terry Jones, first in 3200 meter run, and the relay team of Gliding through the air, Freshman Cheryl Barr executes the back dive Clay Runzi, Darrin Bridges, John photo by Tie, Bloedlovc in the one meter diving event,

Tracks fers off to Fast pace

Thomas, and William Bedell received first in the 1600 meter relay. Second place finishes went to Terry Jones in the 1600 meter run, Charles Pendergrass in the 800 meter run, Steve Rippee with discus, Terry Irvine with shot put and William Bedell in the long and triple jump. The Lebanon track meet was cancelled due to weather and will be rescheduled at a later date. Girls' track also got underway at the Rolls meet. Sophomore Lynda Slavens got off to a strong start by breaking a school record and taking first in the field event of the shot put and the discus. Other first place finishes were Carol Headlee in the 800 meter run, the mile relay team consisting of Carol Headlee, Rhonda Cuter, Ruth Cutter, and Kelly Fannin. Renee Gardner placed second in the shot put. Three third place winners were Dianna Stevens in the shot put and discus, and Rhonda Cutter in the 100 meter low hurdles.
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