Adventurous and daring, we entered E.H.S. as freshmen, ready to climb any mountain set before us, and climb we did. We began by electing our class officers. They were Jeff Olson, president; Joel Strang, vice-president; Nicki Heathman, secretary-treasurer; and Judy Hyde and Darla Vaughan, representatives. Mr. Delp and Mr. Rexford were assigned to be our advisors. Much work was put forth on our first Homecoming float, but we were unable to place high.

Our sophomore year officers were Theresa Posey, president; Doug Walker, vice-president; Sylvia Carver, secretary-treasurer; Dan Buzzard, sergeant-at-arms; and Dee Dee Mecham, representative. We lost Mr. Delp as an advisor and gained Mr. Meyers. Again our class float only received fourth place honors in the Homecoming parade.

Time was passing quickly, and our climb was progressing with busy preparations for the annual prom. Class officers for our junior year were John Sowell, president; Kathy Hodgins, vice-president; Sylvia Carver, secretary-treasurer, and Dee Dee Mecham and Brian Briscoe, representatives. Following much competition between us and the class of 1978, we finally showed them who was best by entering our float, “Huskies Are … Out of this World”, in the Homecoming parade and winning first-place honors. We also tied the senior girls, 6-6 in the Powderpuff football game. To raise funds for the prom, we sold magazine subscriptions and also advertisements for programs to be sold at the girls’ basketball tournament. After extensive searching and pleading, the prom co-chairman, Teresa Noble and Sylvia Carver, were unable to secure an out-of-town location for the event that the school board would approve. Consequently, plans were made to hold it in the high school gymnasium. Many hours were spent decorating elaborately to the theme “Come Sail Away”. The dance was deemed a success, with 150 couples attending.

Finally, our senior year arrived, and we were determined to “rule the school”. Class officers were Chris Donaldson, president; Doug Walker, vice-president; Teresa Noble, secretary-treasurer; and Joe Jayo and Joel Strang, representatives. Our class dominated Homecoming week. First, the seniors killed the junior girls in Powderpuff action. We managed to win all of the dress-up day contests and again captured first place honors with our float. On top of winning our Homecoming game, the best victory of all was seen as our superior football team beat Bishop Kelly for the first time in history. It was a great game, and words cannot express the triumph we felt as an entire school.

It is things like these that have brought our class together as one, bonding us with a touching closeness. Although it will be sad to leave, it is only one step in our climb as individuals. We may fall short in our pursuit of excellence, but it will not be because we did not try. Remember, we are still climbing a mountain, not resting on one.

– Submitted by Sylvia Carver

Colors: Blue and White

Flower: Red Rose and Baby’s Breath

Motto: “God give me the strength to change the things I can, the patience to accept the things I cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference.”