In Re Mikeal D.

The issues presented in this appeal are:

Facts

Appellant, not as yet over the age of 21, has a long history of juvenile court contact. Most of these contacts stemmed from sexually related problems involving young girls. He was first adjudged to be a ward of the juvenile court at age 11, and has continued in that status until the present time. The incidents giving rise to the present petition are as follows:

On March 30, 1981, 11-year-old Janna S. received a telephone call from appellant who said he wanted to photograph for Young Athlete magazine. He asked Janna if she would pose in the nude, doing the splits. Later that same day, Janna’s mother, Judy, received another call from appellant which she tape-recorded. He continued his conversation about Young Athlete magazine and asked if there were other young girls in Janna’s baton class who were interested in being photographed.

Three days before, on March 27, 1981, appellant had called the S. residence and spoken with Yvonne R., age 12. He told Yvonne that he was making uniforms for girls in her baton class and asked what size bra and panties she wore. Yvonne eventually responded with the requested information and…