Arlington High School - Stillaguamish Trail Yearbook (Arlington, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1975 volume:

Original Arlington High School There is re way ef i« lr.ii i, the feteie bet by the past 3 0 • 9m% | ■ ■« • • I • 4 1924 Champs at Homecoming 1974 I ne?ei met a mar I didr’t like - Hill Resell free? vill and deterntrlsn are like a $ame ef eards tke kard tkat I� dealt yce Is delermlrlsm; tke say yet play yeer kard Pike Place Market, Seattle, Christmastime 1973 8 Mt. Walker, Jefferson County, 1962 Prcipeiltt U a mlied I I Icssiiit’s vter yctVe re ei fad it sc ccd bil alsc vfen ycc’sc roci had it tahcr away sc fast Lake Union, Seattle, September 1963 9 I ill € I fare i 4|i a Prcducticrs t S Adivilte� 88 Ipcits 13fc Advcithirf 144 PEOPLE 4... Ar I it,l Odyssey Homecoming 1974 followed the standard traditions in almost all of its activities, outstide of an 8 to 11 defeat against rival Stanwood. Homecoming co-chairmen John Remington and Cindy Regan organized plans honoring both the AHS grads of ’64 and the AHS State Football Champs of 1924 who were honored guests at the homecoming game's halftime activities. The drill team and band also joined forces and performed a marching show whose main features were palm trees and hula girls. Lack of involvement and enthusiasm, a result of the early September 26 date, hindered Home- coming. Despite this problem, the Senior class ran away with 1st place with a float featuring A Journey to the Land of Oz (or Eagle)”; the Juniors took 2nd, the Soph and their World War II tank powered float placed 3rd, and the Frosh strug- gled in with 4th. Jane Osborn was awarded a $10. 00 prize for submitting the winning theme ”1974 ... An Eagle Odys- sey. Brad Wright and Denise Willett were crowned King and Queen of Homecoming and their court included Senior prince and princess Greg Wiersma and Sue Gray, Junior prince and princess Mike Diamond and Beth Remington, Soph prince and princess Brian Foster and exchange student Eriko Nagamatsu, and Frosh prince and princess Eric Elefson and Vicki Love. Few complaints can be made about Homecoming '74's success because with a rainless week and a sen- ior spaghetti feed that makes a profit, how can there be anything bad said about it? 16 Mrs. Larson, AHS secretary who is pictured with her husband John, was given a long overdue recognition this year and acted as Grand Marshal over the Homecoming Parade and festivities. 17 4 l( S( WAT IIIHII HI This year Arlington High School is host school to five cultural exchange students. A Junior, Satomi Kobai, is here in the place of Linda Kugel. Ilideo Ike, a sophomore, is Amy Kilmer’s replacement. Sophomore Eriko Nagamatsu, whose zeal was so great she came without an exchange, set a first by being elected Homecoming princess for the sopho- more class. They are from Yamate High School in Japan, where Amy and Linda were attending this year. Two guest students from Latin America were also here. Ines Gonvales-Meng, a junior, was with us from November to January, then returned to Guatamala. From Mexico City came a freshman, Luiz Martinez Gonzalez, who stayed for the school year. The Exchange Program is an opportunity for students to encounter and understand other cultures. 19 W6SH 1 Would you buy a car from these men (President Jeff Wamsley and Vice-President Kirk Swcnsen)? Secretary Sue Cook and Business Manager Jim Lane did and seemed to get the short end of the deal. Treasurer Marga Pfeiffer shows immense enjoyment as she cashes away her share of the profits. Hill HAHSliT i u i hi r Student Council’s major objective, for the 4th year in a row is the tennis courts, but this year they are looking at it from a different point of view. During the ASB elections last spring, the students were promised by candidate Jeff Wamsley that he would not graduate until the courts were completed. At the time this was a safe promise to make, but since then prices have skyrocketed to the point where the district is unable to give total financial support. . . so come September Heaven only knows where Jeff will be. John Remington, Jeff Wamsley, Sue Raezer, and Cindy Regan were delegates to Boys' and Girls' State, held at CWSC in Ellensburg this past summer. Boys' and Girls' State is a mock government sponsored by the American Legion Post and Auxiliary in which Junior students from virtually every city in the state participate. Kiyut in The most important policy makers for the Arlington School District are composed of people that you see very little of and yet who must accept either the praise or criticism for their decisions on the future of our school system. These people are responsible for keeping the community's support and meeting the state's school standards. These include board members Ken Casperson, Donna Robb, Superinten- dent Richard Post, Sam Nebel, Gus Boettcher, and Don Regan. Some more famil- iar faces are those of Principal John Coxon and Vice-Principal Millard Lord. 22 24 PEOHf CN IHE 440 V E There are also many people re- sponsible for the smooth running of both the High School and Superinten- dent's Office. They are maintenance men Nate Maudlin and Jim Putnam and cooks Mrs. Bob Putnam and Margaret Engstrom. Mr. Anderson serves as the district's media spe- cialist and Mr. Doe is the Freshmen class advisor, history teacher, and activities director. Also included in this area is business manager John Jenft and Mrs. Hamilton, a register- ed RN, who teaches Health Occupa- tions and school nurse Mrs. Osborn. Mrs. Hjort, Mrs. Mielenz, Mrs. Haugen, Mrs. Krogen, and Mrs. Larson are the secretaries around the school along with Mrs. Love who isn't pictured. 25 fifty COME� Pft HINIJf f Mrs. Grlgoni can be found almost any time of the day running off copies of prac- tically anything you could want made. Meanwhile the rest of the people on this page can be found hammering all sorts of fascinating information into students' minds. Mrs. Ford teaches Special Ed, Mr. Harley teaches Reading Development, Mrs. Pfieffer, Mr. Coghill, Mrs. Kellogg, and Miss Smotherman are members of the English Department, and Mr. Kelly and Miss Weingarten are in the Language De- nnirtment of SDanish and French. . ! Mrs. Wold and Mr. Tremblay have the job of counseling and keeping the students informed on the scholastic side of life. Mrs. Harrison is one of the women in the attendance office who tries to keep track of where students are and what they’re doing. Mr. Kavaney is a versatile sort of teacher who specializes in Freshmen courses. Next fol- lows the two history teachers, Mr. Flodquist, who advises the outstanding STILLAGUAMISH TRAIL, and the Honor Society advisor, Mrs. Senica. The Fine Arts field contains Mr. Pace, Mr. Drinkwater, and Band Director Mr. Lish along with Choir Director Mrs. Roberts. SIRESSINC IRE IIMI KIMS Of HIE '■'v 111 FEUEFUTURE Niklason was always a welcome sight to students when it came time to dig up report information from her library. Mr. Winther and Mrs. Sather, the advis- or of FBLA, are in charge of all the business classes and Mr. Watson heads DECA and its activities. Mr. Kimura, Mr. Randall, and Mr. Sharp are the people in the science department responsible for all the odd smells and explosions that occur throughout the year and Mr. Barker and Mr. Gibbons, both A.H.S. alumni are members of the math field. I 111IS4 HANDS Miss Ulery serves as advisor to FHA and teaches Home related classes to give students a background in these areas for their future. Miss Torpey and Mr. Warner handle the PE classes and Miss Ulery is assisted by Miss Puckett in the Home Ec department. Mr. Bertino is the teacher of Woodworking and Mr. VanValkenberg, student teacher Mr. DeHaan, and Mr. Sarkisian are involved in Agriculture and FFA. §tNICR§ Senior class officers, from the left, are President Mark Jones, Secretary-Treasurer Cindy Regan, Vice-president Bradd Symmcs, and Yell Leaders Jon Showalter and John Olson. 30 I ill 4 I 11HI Most Talented Christine Hansen and Henry Mines Most Likely To Succeed Cindy Regan and Jeff Wamsley Most Attractive Karen Espedal and Greg Wiersma Most Athletic Lourea Kinney and Terry Baird MCI! FAME Most Flirtatious Lori Greathouse and John Olson Most Michievous Sherry Jacobson and Randy Peterson Most Intelligent Elsie Johnson and Ed Francis Quietest Elaina Bisson and Garret Tyrrell Beverly Baker Terry Baird Marlene Almli Deborah Bernethy Elaina Bisson Jim Bardell Robert Branch Carol Breon Kelly Burke 33 Raymond Campbell Ashley Canfield Bruce Carlson SENIORS 11 IS JOURNEY Craig Christianson Michael Cochran Jim Conley Jr. Tharon Dahl Tillman Deberry 34 Teresa DesLauriers Liane Donner Paula Dunn Wendy Ecker ON AN111 III 11 HI Anita Eckman Terry Engstrom Cindy Eoff Karan Espedal Tina Esperson Joanne Fey Dale Fulfs Michael Garka Richard Glebel Karen Gonnella Beverly Gray Mark Gray 36 Susan Gray Timothy Gray Lori Greathouse Cindy Hamilton Debra Hawkinson Christine Hansen Theresa Harrison John Hillis John Holz 37 Sherrie Jacobson Mark Jones Gregory Jefferson Mary Kazen Ronald Johnson John King Randy Kinney Gerald Klein Lourea Kinney 38 Irene Klein Larry Klein Richard Klein James Lane David Lewis Nancy Klintworth sm Mike Larson Trina Leder Debra Kyle Lori Lilgreen Donald Madden Lora Long Glen Magnuson Maryanne McAuliffe Debbie Love SENIORS FINE) EICEEINC Barbara McMahan Barbara McQuown Michael Mielenz Jacqueline Miller Henry Mines David Nelson Denise Olsen Joan Olson Alan Pater il in ’ AN (JNEA§y I ASI Janet Pearson Karen Pearson Laura Pearson Shirley Pepper Randy Peterson Marga Pfeiffer Carl Poeschel Susanne Poteet Keith Prouty Susan Raezer Cynthia Regan Kathy Reimer Gerald Sehlke Sue Shipley Jonathon Showalter Linda Skucy Roy Smith Rudolph Smith 43 Bradd Symes Debbie Tolman Irene Terpstra Sheila Thomsen Sherry Traulsen Garrett Tyrrell 44 45 Denise Willett Tim Williams Linda Winter Brad Wright Lester Wright Brent Young The Senior Class of 1975 was the first class that entered the High School as freshmen. During the four years they spent here many of them disappear- ed into oblivion, while the remaining ones failed to achieve some sort of group unity. This is a class that will probably not be remembered as anything out- standing, but one that is also not easy to forget- Hard as Slate Tough as Nails We're the Class That Never Fails. Elsie Johnson 46 RKCCNIIINC “IHE ADUII” One of Student Council's big promo- tions of the year was the 18-year-old Recognition to make the student aware of their responsibilities and rights upon reaching the coveted date when they were legally on their own. John King headed the committee and provided each Senior a packet containing a certificate stating he was 18, a card to register for the draft (for the male species), and pam- phlets from Cascade District Court on his or her 18th birthday. All 18-year- olds were entitled to a legal day off from school if they notified the proper au- thorities to celebrate their good fortune. Pictured above are 18-year-olds as of January 1975. The first and possibly only major (or otherwise) undertaking by the Senior class, the Junior- Senior Ball, was held April 26 with the theme A Tropical Paradise. Jeff Warn sley and his co-chairman Merilee Williams or- ganized the long-anticipated event and this is one thing the Senior class can truly take pride in having done (needless to say it beats making holes in the wall). JUNICE Junior Class officers, form the left are Secretary Marilee Williams, Vice-president Ed Rosenbach, Yell Leader Ken Smith, Treas- urer Muriel Isham, and President Don Smith. 49 IUNICM§U . . . Cindy Anderson Connie Anderson Mike Anderson Pam Anderson Vicki Anderson Steve Andrews Dcbby Arthur Wendy Averett Dan Bardell Jeff Bamler David Barton Shawn Benson Lori Bergam Lynette Blacken Dale Boersema Judy Boersema Karen Brisbln Linda Bunkelman Gregory Bunn Alice Burnell Cyndl Christianson Scott Christensen Kathic Connolly Sue Cook Kim Comlna Linda Coryell Ken Countryman Dean Davis Raymond Deardorf Linda Deberry FCR JUNIORS ©SIS' Vincent Des Lauries Mike Dezotell Shannon Diven Mike Diamond Vicky Eberhard Steve Erickson Waldo Fvans Kevin Faber Russel Fra zee Doug Fulfs Tim Funk Bill Gagnct Patricia Garrett Cindy Geithman Patricia Glbble Belmer Graff John Green III Laura Gustafson Karyn Guthrie Nancy llagins Cliff Halstad Pat Hankins Connie Hanson Randy Harper Toni Harris Pat Hathaway Debbie Hanson Jeff Henson Lou Ann Hiett Matt Hillis 51 ©NI TIAR I© CC— Tony Hillis Jack Hoggarth Rick Holt Rachel Hordyk Toni House J. T. Hulsey Muriel Isham Debbie James Don Jeffers Steve Jennings Randy Jorgensen Dan Johnson Don Kie8ser Diane Klein Kelli Klein Kim Klein Nancy Klein Satoml Kobai Kurt Kramer Allen Kroeze Alene Kuhns Tamm! Lambert Chuck Lamle Julie Lane John Larson Gary Lewis Carla Lindquist Kirby Lundbert Brian Macomber Robert Marcoe 52 INJCTINC WHLi IHT CAN Kent Matson Dean McKenrich Chuck McKenzie David McKenzie Pete Melchior Nick Melum Jerry Merkley Mike Miller Dan Moe Deena Morgan Rick Mumm Mary Navarro Mark Niklason Dave Olsen Sue Olson Jane Osborn Cindy Ostrom Mamee Otness Kathy Patterson Tony Perkins riene Peterson Steve Potter Paul Powers Darren Prater Helen Putnum Sharon Reeves Buddy Relmer Beth Remington Vernon Rengen David Robb 53 PKCUIIINC N il U Margaret Rogers Kale Rodzant Ed Rosenbach Robert Ryan Dino Scarsclla Dour Schmidt Debbie Sheets Randy Slayton Don Smith Ken Smith Bonny Spalding Dallas Speed John Speed Carolyn Starr Byron Steffes Diane Striker Jim Stutzman Meleea Sutherland Kirk Swensen Brenda Taft Joanne Terpstra Kathi Tttteroess Matt Togstad Teresa Tompkins Don Thoms Kathy Traulson Linda Tuggle Libby Tyrrell Brian VanWinkle Arlene Vollema 54 Junior Pow-wow Kim Wallace Jody Watkins Brent Watts Joan Welch Karan Weller Neal West Dan Wiersma Linda Widmark Cathy Williams Dennis Williams Marilee Williams Kevin Wlrth Wayne Wlrth Doug Woody Ron Wright Scott Young 55 §©f HC 4CRI§ Sophomore Class officers, from the left are President Bill Kidd, Yell Leader Larry Stanbro, Vice-president Jim Jacob, and Secre- tary-Treasurer Toni Munizza. 56 SOPHS PRC JECI M IIII Tom Abel Stove Alskog Chris Alexander Beth Anderson Perry Anderson Rusty Anderson Lana Ankrom Debra Baker Melva Beebout Gary Belhl •Jeff Bergam Sandy Bergley Cindy Bemell Dean Benson V'anessa Bishop Perry Blacken Llnnlta Blacker Carolyn Blowers Jim Boersema Bill Bolt Carol Brenne Connie Carlson Connie Christensen Starla Clayberg Allison Coleman Jim Conley Bernard Connelly Robert Cook Bev Coven Pat Coxon 57 4f©UICINC §€PHisticciticr Alison Davis Nina Deardorff Larry Dompowolf A role Dlel Bill Dlonoclous Kell Dlven Tamml Dixon Karen Donner Joan Douglas Glen Dreler Michael Kanes Chris Eckman Diane Engstrom Sandy Eoff Gary Erickson Deanne Es pedal Dan Farr Inis Fificld Pern,’ Fletcher Brian Foster Helen Gagnat Kerri Garka Karl Gladsjo Paula Goetz Kathy Gonnelln Don Gorsenger Scott Greathouse Robin Green Mark Gustafson A Ivan Haggett 58 UC11 Cl I iS§ Debbie Hamblin Steve Hanson Tim Hass Barb Hawkinson Sandle Hlavaty Mark Heyes Judl Holt Brad Houser Elaine Hughes Lee Husby Randy .Jenny Steve Jewell Cindy Johnson Terry Jones Donna Just lee BUI Kidd Robert Kiesser Dale Klein Don Klein Lori Klein Tom Klein Dennis Knudson Marlene Kohl David Kos Joanna Krause Debbie Kroeze Debbie Krogcn Debi Lamie Randy Lamie Mary Lee Larson 59 §CPHCHCRE§ UCU UP mi HCPIP Dale Lashbrook Mark Lasher Bruce Leach Jeff Lind Richard Lindsay Penny Littrell Linda Malkowskl Tim Malme Patrice Martin Patrick McCauliffe Samiye McCormick Cheryl McKen le Roberta McKenzie Jody Meador Bridget Mears Lynn Megaard Paul Mel choir Carol Meng Tresa Minyard Tracy Moriarty Toni Munlzza Lucky Murtes Eriko Nagamatsu V. 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Nebel Maury Nelson Teresa Neumiller Bob Newcomb Don Niklason Pam Olson Carole Palmer 60 SCINTIIIAIINC I Ned Palmeroy Bart Pearson Susan PelanconI Lori Pettigrew Kevin Pfieffer Rod Plant Jim Poeschel Janice Prouty Tully Randall Brian Raybould Pete Remington Kathy Reser Beatrice Rhoads Lisa Rohde Sheri Runquist Dick Ryan Paul Satushek Linda Schei Kurt Schmidt Paige Schmidt Ba rb Scott Dianne Secor Gary Senff Gordon Senff Linda Shaw Luanne Showalter Holly Sinnott Ed Smith Tim Smith Emily Speed 61 §IUP[NDCU§ SCPUCHCRf SPUNK Larry Stanbro Pete Steiner Rob Stipek Dennis Storle Brad Strld Kerry Tessem Jim Thorscn Bonnie Trantham Margie Trevino Karen Turner Stephen Van Ausdal Juliana Vanderlaan Dale Vanry Peter VanSlagercn Liz Vasclo Dawn Varney Valerie Walden Mokl West Chris Westby Michelle Wheeler Beckl Wiggins Lola Wilcowski LaVonne Winslow Jeff Wold Leslie Wold Steve Wold Kim Young Pam Zurlo Suzette Buzette 62 IIIM UIS Freshmen class officers, from the left are Vice-president and Yell Leader Shane Swensen. Ricky Love, Secretary-Treasurer Kristi Lambert, President Eric Elefson, 63 EKENEUEN INIIE4EICNS BANNED Rocky Abbott Tracy Acampora Peggy Anderson Roger Armstrong Peggy Baird Cindy Baker Richard Baker Kim Barker Scott Benson .Tulle Blau stein Dale Bowman Ruth Bradley Dan Brlsbln Lyle Buck John Bunkelman Kelly Bunker Jim Burk Kim Burke Debbie Canady Robby Carlson Sue Carlson Irene Christensen Doug Cleator Brad Coleman Alan Conley Jerry Cope Steve Dally Debbie Dickinson Tamera Dwincll Doug Kanes Wanda Eckcr Ed Eckman Brad Empcy Brett Erickson Diana Farr Debbie French Delee Garka Jeff Gclthman Toyo Gonzales Gary Graber Marcy Green Ruth Grewe Ken Haarsma Laura Haglns Denise Hanson Beth Harrison Merrl Hathaway Elizabeth Haven Dick Hawklnson Jamie Hendricks Kevin Henson Jim Henson Carol Hlllls Julia Holz 64 E4SBIRICES FRESHMEN FINESSE? Timothy Howell Luanne Isaacson David James Tanya Jewell Eugene Johns Helen Johnson Pat Kilmer Bill Kinney Jim Klein Robert Klein Kristi Kore .e Dale KorRen Kim Kuncy Kristi Lambert Valerie I.anasloen Michael I,ee Tlrene I cger Mark Lllgreen Vickie Love Glen McCormick Teresa McDonald Gortlon McElroy Ann McPherson Bob Miller Mack Miller Trudy Moore Cindy Mu mm Byron Nehrlna Laurie Nelson Stacey Nlckell David Ohlelmeier Ken Olson Jim Osborn Taml Derise Kathrle Patrick Mike Patterson Diane Pearson Sue Pfeiffer Tim Post Johanna Postma Dave Price Melody Putnam Becky Quinn Tammy Raubottom Beverly Reeves Bart Reynolds Kale Roberson Ken Rosenbach 65 fANIASIlCAUy TfS! Mike Scar sella Linda Schcllhom Christy Schmidt Rick Sherrill Stacy Sohott Jerry Stanbro Robert Striker Linda Swearengln Shane Swenson Lisa Sybrnndy Michael Thomas Mike Torfln Gloria Trevino Erin Turner Mike Turner Gary Van Ausdle Kathy Van Ausdle Don Vanney Teresa Varney Farren Walden Lisa Wallace Kelly Watkins Lori Welch Lynn Welch Tina Weldon Mary Weller Mike Wheeler Autumn Whittaker Martha Wiggin Connie Wllcowskv Glen Williams Valerie Williamson Lori Willis Bill Wright Brian Wright Mary Wright 66 IASI 11 I NCI HAM ■ Mill 14 I CCIJN4II In its second year of existence, Inter-High Council had 2 officers from Arlington—John Remington as president and his sister Beth as secretary—along with delegates Debbie Sheets and Rick Holt, anH students from the other schools in our league. Because of its recent formation, most of the meetings dealt with establishing a definite format, but hopefuUy by next year definite accomplishments can be made. Thanks to the students of AHS, Gary, Mr. Valliant, and Ben's job of picking up really picked up this past year. PRCDICIICNS 68 — I I NEW UNIFCR HS CIVE BAND I W ll-l V II In the fall of the year, the band made its debut in their $12,000 uniforms that came complete with foot high furry hats, over-lays with a replica of the picture of the Eagle on the gym wall that converted the tuxedos into marching uniforms, anH sleeve lengths that would best fit an ape. The community, who was responsible for the purchasing of these uniforms, seemed truly pleased with their appearance. Outside of the marching at football games and local parades, and the playing at basketball games and concerts, the band’s activities were truly limited. In October, 10 days before it closed, the band had the privilege of performing at the World's fair, Expo '74 in Spokane. At this time band members were excused from three days of class, took an 8 hour bus ride across the pass, and spent 2 nights with host families in Spokane so they could perform a 30 minute concert. Also included in the band's schedule were Contests, where they received an Excellent rating last year, and a VERY tentatively scheduled return trip to Victoria to march in its parade. This was drum majorette Chris Hansen's third and final year as head of the marching band. In addition to this, she served as Mr. Lish's student director and conducted the band at events he was unable to attend. Chris also was a member of All State Choir which is composed of students from high schools in 5 neighboring states. 71 AND IUI BAND DIATED ©N 72 Yoga was always a good method of improving the diaphragm. Band Council did little to further the Band's cause, but displaying the tuxedo part of their new uni- form (concert dress) was a motion they could follow through on. Back row from left are D.M. Chris Hansen, Treasurer Lourea Kinney, Secretary Linda Bunkclman, Vice- President John Remington, and President Cindy Regan. The front row includes Business Manager Bob Cook, Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior representatives Pat Kilmer, Carol Meng, and Jack Hoggarth. 73 “IRE 144 ACIN ART INVAEIE)” BT He Here The fall play which up until two years ago had traditionally been the Senior Play made a complete reverse this year and could have been classified as the Freshman Play since two of its stars were from that class. Beth Harrison, who played the roll of the mischievous maid Toinette, and Shane Swenson, who had the starring roll of the ailing Argan, were qualified for their parts in spite of their youth. This past summer Shane attended a drama workshop at Brigham Young University and was eligible for a scholarship which he unfortunately couldn't accept because he wasn't the re- quired age. Also, it should be noted the pair is following in the footsteps of many of their brothers and sisters who were almost always involved in the school productions. 74 “wrni’s up, mr The Fall Play, The Imaginary Invalid, was a production written by the French playwright Moliere and throughout its performance left some of its audience somewhat perplexed because its humor tended to float over its viewers’ heads. The plot of the play dealt with an old man, Argan, who had an obsession for doctors and all forms of imaginary diseases. Because of his hypochondriac tendencies, Argan made life miserable for his family and his life was made in- tolerable by his charming maid Toinette. Of course, as most plays end, the cast lived happily ever after. 75 - Lk ■PS II11 SUCCESSIIESI IIISI IDESCENES CAST Argan, Shane Swensen Toinette, Beth Harrison Ange lique, Birit Mitchell Madame Fleur ant. Sue Pheiffer Be line, Jane Osborn Madame de Bonnetoi, Linda Swearengin Cleante, Scott Benson Monsieur Diafoirus, Ashley Canfield Thomas Diafoirus, Ken Rosenbach Louis on, Kim Young Monsieur Purgon, Ashley Canfield 77 IIPC 9J4 I i l lij,l Is (Iieii’s year Choir had to undergo a major change of directors in mid-year. When Mrs. Roberts was forced to resign due to her husband’s transfer to another city, she was replaced in February by the present director, Mr. Hanson, who had just completed his student teaching at Stanwood High School. The choir, like the band, performed at Expo '74 in October and spent 3 days out of school on the bus and in host families' homes. During the Christmas season they visited the Con- valescent Home and brought a little cheer into the sometimes lonely holidays wherever they performed, which also included a con- cert for the elementary students, and one for the general public. The choir's plans also included competing at Contests at the end of May. 80 NCIiable SWING 4 H II Swing Choir faced the same problem as many other extra-curricular courses due to the levy failure—no class. Be- cause of this, the members did most of their practicing after school which required much dedication on their part. Their performances included a second trip to Expo, concerts for the Senior Citizens, Kiwanis, and Convalescent Home, and the Solo and Ensemble Contests, which were held in the spring. 81 “BAIffCCI IN IHf I U I ' The Spring Play, Neil Simon!s Barefoot in the Park , almost was nonexistent due to the fact that no director could be found. Fortunately the newly employed choir director, Mr. Hansen, volunteered his efforts and the results were a well-organized, smooth-run- ning, enjoyable production. The plot of the play centered on the trials and tribulations of a newly-married couple and the problems that arose with strange neighbors, an undersized apartment, and a meddling mother-in-law. 82 AND CN IDE SEACE Cast Corie Bratter.........Lou Ann Hiett Telephone Repair Man..Scott Benson Delivery Man................Mike Cochran Paul Bratter..........Doug Woody Corie's Mom, Mrs, Banks. Marilee Williams Victor Velasco............Ashley Canfield 83 SWAK! IKE [ 41 ISC CAUI COA4IS ¥0 ICWN Arlington High School's version of TV's The Dating Game was a novel method of raising the additional money needed to complete the tennis courts so that Jeff Wamsley could graduate. Kirk Swensen emceed and organized the event that matched Arlington and Stanwood students into fun-filled dates that included a dinner at V.I. P. 's and a evening at the bowling alley (these dates also included transportation and chaperones). The winning dates of Arlington were Debbie Sheets, Dave Robb, Janice Prouty, and Doug Gray, who were chosen by Jim Davenport, Sue Winter, Mark Tungate, and Phyllis Watkins of Stanwood. The total success of the night can be measured in both the profits, which amounted to close to $500, the donations of the Arlington business community, and the large number of people that came out to see the performance and fill the auditorium to near capacity. 84 ANN II AI STILLAGUAMISH TRAIL Editor Cindy (VB) Regan inspects a picture for page 78. Junior staffer Randy (Capt. Queeg) Jergensen works on a layout. The 1975 STILLAGUAMISH TRAIL Staff started the year with a small group of workers which grew a little with each deadline. Adviser E.R. Flodquist suffered through migraine headaches and falling hair but began to smile when the cover design, type style, and first deadlines were found and met. A definite improvement in picture quality was achieved as was an increase in the amount and quality of copy. While the staff expected to be criticized and perhaps even condemned for some of their comments the adviser went along with the staff in the quest of working towards an editorial policy and historical record that would be there for perusal twenty years from now instead of the blandness of recent year. The staff attended workshops at the University of Washington and at Mariner High School. When a Pre-Inflation Price Sale had the annual taking a financial beating the staff went out and sold the biggest and best ad section in the book’s history. With the four period day the annual became an extra-curricular activity for the first time since 1971. In the dozen years that have passed since the days of the new Frontier the spirit and drive of the nation and our own community have experienced some ups and many downs. While the 1975 STILLAGUAMISH TRAIL has a rather nostalgic look in some ways it looks forward to a real spirit of 76. Overleaf: The 1975 STILLAGUAMISH TRAIL staff. 85 89 FF4... “A CHANCE FOR (ROM IH FFA invested their money wisely this year and purchased a new tractor to help out on the school farm where they plant and harvest vegetables to sell. They also broadened their skills and money-making projects to include landscaping, lawn installation and the beginnings of a Christmas tree lot. FFA is also involved with judging and showing livestock and have participated in fairs throughout the state and Canada. Officers for FFA this year were President Mike Young, Vice- president Don Madden, Secretary Teresa DesLaueiers, Treasurer Gary Lewis, Reporter Matt Togstad, and Sentinel Bill Gagnet. 90 fH4-- I 4M f 4 l lllll H Uf PM W Involvement in school activities and people unlike themselves was FHA’s goal for this past year. Diane Klein practiced this goal and was elected to the state office of first Vice- President and attended the National FHA Con- vention in Chicago last July. For the first time in the history, the Arlington Chapter was awarded the Honor Chapter Banner, in com- petition with other area schools in their Re- gion. FHA worked at the concession stand at football games, held a Turkey Raffle, and sold pies to raise money for their activities which included skating, swimming, and an annual spring trip to Seattle. FHA’s officers were President Joanne Terpstra, Vice President Tracy Morriarity, and Historian RuthGrewe. Diane Klein and Lynette Blacken demonstrate tips picked up from none other than Carmelita Pope. 91 hillII CCOIP1IICNS Health Occupations was a 2 period class that gave students a chance to learn and apply methods of the medical field. They took field trips to the University of Washington to observe open heart surgery, to the School of Dentistry to observe teeth and Everett General Hospital to observe how a hospital of this size operates. They listen- ed to guest speakers from convalescent homes and hospitals. Also included was a special course in first aid. The students worked at Arlington Convalescent Center, Cascade Valley Hospital and Arlington Manor. HCNCR§€CIEIT Attention Honor Society Student: See if you can mark out the faces that don't belong and draw in the ones that do. 94 Honor Society Member stationery sales. S. Lori Bergan) and Sue Cook go door to door to cheerfully promote the CRD4I HINDS 41 WCDD Once again, Honor Society lacked group participation and failed to get many of its activities off the ground. Honor Society sponsored a Christmas Food Basket and presented it to a needy family in the community. The stationery drive brought Honor Society’s account to ap- proximately $300 which will be used for the Senior Scho- larship Fund, which is awarded only when the money al- lows it. In the spring the Awards Program was held, at which time the graduating Seniors were recognized and the new members were initiated. Honor Society Officers for this year were President Chris Hansen, Vice-Presi- dent Elsie Johnson, and Secretary - treasurer Cindy Regan. Girls' League Cabinet included President Sue Poteet, Vice President Shirley Pepper, Secretary Janet Pearson, Treasurer Denise Willet, and the class representatives Kim Kuney and Mary Weller, Frosh; Carol Brcnne and Janice Prouty, Soph; Linda Deberry and Deena Morgan, Juniors; Debbie Tolman and Sue Gray, Seniors. PERSONS 1E4CUI -- PCR ORES ©NIT Tradition was the key word in Girls’ League activities for the past year with the Big-Little Sister party leading the featured events. The slumber party was almost cancelled due to the lack of interest, but eventually seventy or so girls decided to make a night of it in the high school gym. The Tolo, ’’Christman Dream,” was a moderate success and many couples even stayed a little longer than just to have their pictures taken. Girls’ League was also in charge of the Senior Mother’s Tea, which was the first time the new officers organized a major activity. 96 min mis i ii . « Lettermen joined the brigades of inactive clubs and made this their year of semi-dormancy. Their big dreams for the 1974-75 school year included three big projects, which included sponsoring a dance, assisting with the KJR versus Faculty Basketball game, and last and most important, decreasing the athletic department deficit (two out of three isn't bad that's a . 666 batting average). Lettermen Officers were President Brian Perkins, Vice President Terry Baird, Secretary-Treasurer Craig Christiansen, and Sergeant at Arms Mike Larson. 97 DRAMA Df DS On a one to ten scale (with one being low and ten high) Drama Club would probably not receive a favorable rating, but the students involved in it felt it provided them with an opportunity to support the fine arts in whatever way they could. For example, the fall play received most of its assistance from Drama Club when the student body failed to show any en- thusiasm for its production and because of them the production ran smoothly. Drama Club, originally formed last year so that they could present a spring play under student direction, are also responsible for raising the money for the much- needed stage equipment. 98 S1UUP HIS Ml II 0f AUS Ski Club, which two years ago was one of the most popular clubs with the largest membership, dwindled to almost nothing this past year. Their treasury held approximately $200 which was to be used to finance a part of its members' fare® t° Grand Targhee (Colorado). It never left its bank account because of lack of members and lack of interest. Dave Robb served as president of the next-to-defunct club and was in charge of running the 2 dances they sponsored this past year. 99 DICA DRCHCIfS CCMMDNIIT isvrniuiM This year DECA directed most of their activities towards the community. At Christmastime they had a Santa Claus House downtown and in January showed a sell-out film The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams. In February they had the urge to create and rearranged the face of the DECA store, as well as doing an advertising tabloid in the ARLINGTON TIMES. Back in November eight DECA MEMBERS WERE SENT TO THE Western Regionals. These people were: Debbie Kyle, Debie Love, Janet Pearson, Sherri Jacobson, Denise Willet, Sue Gray, Sherry Traulsen, and Lori Greathouse. Teresa Deslauries, Sherry Traulsen, Mark Jones and Janet Pearson were sent to State on March 9. Officers this year were: Debbie Kyle, Pres.; Tim Gray, VP; Debie Love, Sec.; Denise Willet, Treas.; Mark Jones, Reporter; and Sherri Jacobson, Historian. 100 reu mi � its way IC DISTRICT FBLA, the club with tlie skillful members, would probably have won the Most Active award this year. They were the first Arlington organization to attend Expo '74 in Spokane and raised money by selling donuts, candles, cakes, kitchen sinks, pop, and sponsoring a Mr. and Miss Eagle competition (the winners were Mr. Barker and Miss Weingarten). They also spent their hard-earned dollars on a bowling pizza night and for purchasing Valentines for the Arlington businessmen and women. On March 8 they participated in a district meet at Mariner High School and matched their abilities of typing, bookkeeping, and shorthand against those of FBLA members from other schools. Officers were President Mary Kazen, Vice-President Rick Mumm, Secretary Carolyn Starr, and Treasurer Lori Bergam. 101 For the first time in recent Drill Team history, the marching girls competed in a state-wide competition at Cascade High School against approximately 25 or 30 other schools' units and did surprisingly well. Locally, they performed at many halftimes of football and basketball games under the direction of co-captains Barb McMahan and Lori Greathouse. Pep Club (which also includes members of drill team) was responsible for the never- ending difficult task of promoting spirit. They did this in the form of sign painting, selling tickets and candy at basketball games, and acting as guardian angels to the foot- ball players during pep week by supplying their boys with lots of good things. Pep Club officers were President Irene Torpstra, Vice-President Cindy Storley, and Secretary- Treasurer Denise Olson. aril) did mai liidd CUI •IU ON IUI IUI. CUI 'IU CN IUI I4H, II4VI IIIII I4CI, 141! UAU! U4U? ICNIM Al’§ 141 III (CIIECE AND 11 III II 41 ISI Mill I This is the final year of the 7-member cheerleading squad because starting next year a 10-member rotating squad will be in effect. At times this year the cheer- leaders found themselves having to be in too many places at one time, and then not being able to do a thorough job at anything. They raised money for themselves by selling AHS banners, pep ribbons, spirit chains, and pompons (rah!). There was general dissatisfaction with the cheer- leaders this year but hopefully with the new system next year it will make it easier for the squad so that they can do the job they were elected to do. Cheerleaders were Linda Westby, Shannon Diven, Linda Winters, Tammy Lambert, Karen Espcdal, Wendy Averett, and Diane Speed. The six freshmen cheerleaders were Kim Kuney, Peggy Baird, Erin Turner, Vicki Love, Christi Lambert, and Delee Garka. 105 §PCRI§ 106 tICSSCOllNIITWINS Illll SEVENE4CEERUNNERS JCURNETRCSR41E This year the Arlington High School Cross Country team, under coach ’’Bear” Randall, experienced their best season ever. The Eagles were undefeated during their regular league season, they won the league title, and tied with Stanwood for the District crown. Arlington opened their victorious season by placing tenth out of twelve schools at the Hurricane Ridge Invitational. Next on ghe Eagles' list was Pilchuck, whom they beat 25-34 (low score wins). On September 21, Arlington travelled to Edmonds to participate in the Edmonds Invitational. The Eagles competed against 50 different schools from Washington and Oregon and finished 30th. Arlington then took on, and soundly defeated Monroe 15-20. The following Saturday the Eagles finished 2nd behind Snohomish at the Arlington Invitational. October 2 found the Eagles at Marysville, where they swept the meet with a score of 33 to Pilchuck's 42 and Marsville's 57. On the ninth, Arlington topped Marysville and Stanwood with a score of 24. The following Wednesday the Eagles won their last regular season meet, defeating Stanwood and Monroe with a score of 26 points. On October 23, host Arlington won the NWAA league meet with 41 points ten points ahead of second place Stanwood. The NWAA District meet was run at Skagit Valley Community College on November 1. The Eagles had three runners in the top ten, and tied with Stanwood for first place. On November 9, seven Arlington runners journeyed to Evergreen High School for the state meet. The Eagles placed fifth with a team score of 187 points, missing a trophy by eight points. Since most of the team will be returning next year. Coach Randall expects bigger and better things. 110 Staters were: Randy Jorgensen, Dale Klein, Brian Macumber, Dean Davis, Dennis Williams, Dave Olsen, Steve Potter. Ill ■ II WAS AN IURRCVINC TEAR 112 Arlington's 74 football season started off with a frustrating defeat at the hands of the far-from-awe- some Sedro Woolley Cubs. But by the end of the year, the Eagles proved to be one of the top teams in the area. It seemed that throughout the season the Eagles’ major problem was stopping the Big Play. Op- ponents would have trouble sustaining drives against the tough Eagle defense, but sometimes they would get off a long pass or long run. There were, however, more bright spots than bad about this year's team. Arlington tied for second in league play with a 3 wins-2 losses record. They finished the season 5 and 5, but 4 of those wins were in the last 5 contests. Also, Coach Gibbons will welcome back more than half of this year's starters for next year's campaign. Some outstanding individual performances were the power running of Junior fullback Don Smith, who rushed for over 1000 yards; and the slashing jaunts of Terry Baird, who picked up well over 700 yards. These two Arlington backs were first and second in league for average yards per carry. The spotlight shines on League-leading receiver John Olson. A rl ington Opponent 14 Sedro Woolley...............22 12 Ba inbridge.................34 18 Oak Harbor..................13 18 Stanwood....................... 12 Lake Stevens................20 18 Marysville..................13 6 Monroe......................22 21 Pllchuck.................... 3 26 Stanwood....................14 23 Ferndale....................15 Arlington’s All League Players from top to bottom are Don Smith (Junior fullback and line backer), Kirk Swensen (Junior Defensive and Offensive Tackle), Ken Smith (Junior Halfback and Safety), and Randy Big Daddy Wellman (Offensive Guard and Defensive Tackle). Not pictured Is John Olson (Senior Split end and all around nice guy). Missed it by that much. Hirrirj lir’t eTeiyttlrj, lt9s tiie ©rly ...Vince lcmt) ii II 114 HMIr the u nl ii 1974 l icked IhU didn’t � | 11 ti | 4 lltiis, it i« Mill I si ii i If lir( er the Hi l l if (leer. FBI §1 HAS FOCIBAM The Freshman football team was one of their new tradition of excellence. 116 117 milTIAII P14CfS IHIRD IN 1140)1 Volleyball required much cooperation with Coach Torpey and bet- ween the girls them- selves. Team mem- bers were Captain Cindy Anderson, Irene Klein, Tanya Jewell, Connie Carlson, Kristi Kroeze, Yvonne Yaphe, Lisa Sybrandy, Allison Coleman, and Peggy Anderson. 118 The Girls’ Volleyball Team, consist- ing of mostly Freshmen and Sophomores, started their turn-outs early in Septem- ber. Although the girls lacked experi- ence, they made up for it with their spirit, which was not always enough to overcome their opponents. At the league meet the girls had a third place finish out of the three schools with which they com- peted. The season record was two wins and six losses. Just wait till next year! Ciappleis Crab Victcry This year Coach Big Z Warner’s goal was to send five men to the state tournament. This goal was attained by seniors John Showalter, Dick Klein, Jim Lane, Roy Smith, and sophomore Brian Foster. Coach Warner was pleased with the way his team performed, but he was disappointed at the fact that many of the boys lacked previous experience. Since most of the team, including JV tournament winner Dan Johnson, three year letterman Matt Hillis, and two year state participant Brian Foster, our grapplers have reason to expect bigger and better things next year. Not pictured, Bill Kidd. Arlington's '74-'75 Basketball season was a disappointing one, despite the exciting brand of play the Eagles displayed. The team had a lot of talent; although most of it was young and inexperienced, but they just couldn't seem to get it to- gether. The Eagles finished the campaign with 8 wins and 13 losses. It should be noted that 9 of those 13 losses went right down to the wire, including a 50-49 District loss to Lake Stevens, in Arlington's only post season action. Most of the Eagles point production was supplied by the front line this season with Junior Captain Kirk Swensen averaging 14. 7 per game; Junior Steve Erickson 12.2 a game; and a promising Sophomore, Mike Eanes getting 10.9 a game. All three were in the leagues top ten scorers. Swensen and Erickson were literally even in rebounds, crashing the boards for a combined total of 440 on the season. Probably one of the top 1-2 rebounding combinations in the area. However, this was not enough to offset the Eagles poor shooting of the season. Inconsistency to hit the hoop was a big factor in Arlington's disappointing season. The ballhandlers for the club this year were Junior Bryan McClung and Mr. Assist Craig Christainson, Senior. Craig was 3rd in the league in assists. Bryan who started alow, really came on at the end of the season to give the team some fine outside shooting and all-around play. If Bryan picks up next year where he left this season, he should be in for a fine season. Most of the reserve action was provided by Sophomore Jim Jacobs. Jake is a promising player in Coach Bill Sharp's future plans. His ball-hawking on defense and rebounding helped the Eagles greatley. Other bench support came from Juniors; Rick Holt, Nick Mellum, Tony Perkins, and Mike Diamond. Another Soph, Steve Alskog was on the squad for a short time until injuries plagued him for most the season. Latecomers for District play were Johnny Speed and Bill Kidd. Then it was on to Spring sports for most of the players, but they can look forward to next season as practically the whole team will be returning. 122 The Eagles in District play against Lake Stevens. JUNIOR VAUSliy 125 126 Junior Karan Weller launches a free throw. 127 At the time that this copy is being written the tennis team has just begun to turn out. Our racketeers are showing tremendous spirit as the veterans brush up on their playing skills, and the freshmen learn the tricks of the trade. We have reason to believe that our team’s combination of experience and talent will take them a long way. This year the girls tennis team, under Coach Pace, placed third in their league and Ubby Tyrell placed second in league singles. leve mean i Ilii i ■I Setting up a putt. ARUNCICN’S IVY HUM 131 M IIII ANDSI IIIII Ills The boys track team, under the leadership of Coach Coghill, was back at the track, pounding this year! If you will remember, the team finished last. Mr. Coghill's season goal was for the team not to finish 1. A few of our runners had some worthwhile goals also, ranging from revenge to winning medals and to impressing their The girls team, led by Miss Torpey, looked good too and expected to send many participants we would like to send a big Quack to Duck Williams who was always at the track ready with a of the poor, tired runners. to State. In conclusion word of advice for all RIJN TOR llllt Batter Up: Baseball ’ 5 Once again it was baseball (Batter Up!) season and the Arlington EAGLES under the staunch leadership of Coach Warner were back to the diamond. The team, mostly headed by seasoned sophomore and junior lettermen were expected to go far in the Northwest A A League. At the time of this writing the Eagles had just beated Lake Stevens in their first league game of the season. Below: Did John Olson make it back to first? fte Tear lr Wcidi The thirty-fifth year of the present Arlington High School began September 3 and it found the walls bulging with approximately 700 students once everything was under control and in full swing. Mr. Coxonfs opening day speech covered everything from how the four period day would affect us (a result of 2 consecutive years of levy failure) to the fact that Miss Ulery was sick with pneumonia. He also mentioned that although times were hard we were fortunate to have one new addition to the teaching staff—Miss Puckett in the foods department. The Fall Trimester was also the first time scheduling had been completely computerized and it turned out to be far less than satisfactory with the number of headaches it caused. In case it may have slipped your mind the following events also took place in September 1974. SEPTEMBER 1974 6 the first football game of the season at Sedro Woolley where 2 busloads of rooters saw a losing effort of 22-14. Pete Remington also made his debut as spirit king. 13 Debbie Krogen won title of the Biggest Sucker at competition pep assembly. Band appears for first time in complete version of their new uniforms. 17-22 FFA attends Puyallup Fair 19 Big-Little Sister Party held to acquaint Senior girls with their Freshmen little sisses (in addition to good food and company, a crap game was in session) 25 National School Assembly featuring Nilson (a ventriloquist) and his frog Freddie included some ESP but centered on the evils of smoking and drinking from his point of view. Homecoming Coronation honoring Grand Marshall Mrs. Larson and crowning of King and Queen Brad Wright and Denise Willett 26 Homecoming parade and bonfire with morning rain 27 Homecoming Stanwood 11 Arlington 8. Senior Class sponsors Alumni Spaghetti Dinner. While all of these mind-shattering activities were taking place, the nation was carrying on with a life of its own. On September 8, President Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon of any crimes he may or may not have committed in the Watergate Affair. I suppose you could say he picked about an ideal time as possible to do this because at the time poor old Dick was a sick and defeated man and it's easy to sympathize with someone when theyfre down and out. On the other hand, I could see no reason to give him this special treatment because if he was an everyday person like you and me and if he was as innocent as he professed to be, our fair court system would surely have cleared his good name. The only problem was that the tapes which were finally revealed to the American public proved Nixon was less than honest. September 8 was also the date chosen by Evel Klievel to jump the mile-wide Snake River Canyon on his sky cycle. This had to have been the second biggest hoax of the year (you can guess what the first was) because he made somewhere between 6 and 13 million dollars off the idiotic public who seemed to get some kind of sardonic thrill out of seeing someone shoot into the air on a rocket (it no way resembled a cycle) and fall from the sky on a parachute (no blood, no guts, nothing). The whole thing thoroughly disappointed me because I think for all the money he made that it would not have hurt him to break something. I was also slightly disappointed when I noticed that the Traditional Freshman Initiations just didn’t take place in the fall this year. Sure, there were a few wet bodies and some singing entertainment provided by freshmen in the auditorium during lunches, but whatever became of heads in toilets, burning sensation in the pants, greased heads, painted faces, etc. ? I realize the administration was probably relieved to see these traditions disappear but without them I feel a certain amount of class unity was lost. OCTOBER 1974 3 Former school athletic doctor, John Hahn, passes away in Phoenix, Arizona. He had reenlisted in the Air Force in July but until that time had been a practicing physician and active member of the community. 4-6 FBLA journeys to Expo 9 Religious singing group ’The Family” enlightened minds during lunches 10 Speed bumps put in parking lot. Speed bumps removed from parking lot. ll Teachers’ Workshop— no school 16-18 Choir journeys to Expo 18 Girls League Slumber Party attended by 70 girls 23-25 Band journeys to Expo 25 Special Veterans’ Day Assembly with thought provoking speech by Vietnam veteran, Captain Wolfe. October was the month when three AHS organizations attended Expo ’74, the World's Fair, in Spokane. (FBLA, Choir, and Band) Although hundreds of groups had performed during its six month existence, it gave a feeling of importance or pride to know you were performing on the same stage where groups from all over the world had performed before you. Expo itself was a bit of a commercial pain and though it offered a pleasant time it also left no real impression 138 on your mind because it was nothing special or extraordinary. Unfortunately the state of Washington was not quite the drawing card it was hoped to be and Expo '74 ended almost a million dollars in the red. At this time of year and point of inflation, sugar had reached its peak price in our area of approximately $4.00 for 10 pounds (or about 60 cents for a one pound box of brown or powdered sugar) and a gallon of gas cost an average of 58 cents a gallon. This was also the time when Arlington's Ambulance Crisis made KOMO-TV's 5:30 news because it had become too much of a full time job for the volunteer fire department to continue to undertake (a solution should have been reached by July). NOVEMBER 1974 5 Election Day 7 Student Council votes to let Wamsley graduate by agreeing to raise additional $3,000 needed to build tennis courts 8 Football Function 20 miles out at Inke Cavenaugh. Janet Pearson and Henry Poeschel take tour of the ditch 9 Lutheran Church donates bell from their old church to be used as a victory bell and hopefully will have ended the Silvana vs. AHS dispute over who rightfully owned the old Silvana School bell. 16 PTA Funfest 22 FHA (good cooking) girls raffle turkey and FBLA sells chances on a 54 lb pumpkin 22-23 Fall Play The Imaginary Invalid presented for 2 performances 27 Fall Trimester ends. As the end of the first trimester came to a close and students were deciding which of the few basic classes that were offered to choose from, school had almost seemed to become a waste of time. In the four years I've spent in this high school I've seen things go from satisfactory to indescribable. I know a good part of the problem has to do with the two years of levy failure, but also to blame is the lack of discipline, apathetic attitudes, and the lack of the teaching and learning cycle. I've taken some really good classes that I've had to work in while here, but it seems like for every good class I've had at least one romper room class to match. At the time you take a class like that it seems fine because who complains when there's little or no work to do but when you think on your future you realize you weren't given an equal or adequate background as your peers in neighboring areas and there's just no way you can compete with them. This year we operated on a four period day and by dropping that period we were able to preserve our athletic program and some other things I feel are of equal value to classroom material, but at the same time we have drastically suffered scholastically. It's a hopelessly irritating feeling to sit through a seventy or eighty minute class and instead of finding your mind absorbing any knowledge or practical skills you feel yourself catching up on all the sleep you've missed in the past five years. What I'm saying are generalities and don't apply to everyone (but if the shoe fits, wear it) because there are many teachers doing a tremendous job with what they've got, but at the same time you've got others using this handicap as an excuse for not teaching and giving us a fair chance. Next year, the school will return to the five period day because the voters passed the special levy but failed the bond issue which causes new additional problems and leaves the entire situation in much the same state. AHS didn't meet the Fire Marshall's standards for safety this past year and unless improvements are made the school could possibly be closed in three years. Since the Bond failed, these improvements are impossible and this leaves the community with little time to decide School District 16's future. What'U it be, folks? DECEMBER 1974 2 Basketball Jamboree at Monroe (our sc ore-Marysville 34, Arlington 13). First league girls' basketball game 3 Betty Crocker Home Leadership Exam (Elsie Johnson received the highest score on this and foUowed in her brother Barney's footsteps who was the Betty Crocker Homemaker in 1973) ll KRKO sponsors 'Todd and Jeff' assembly 13 Seniors win first competition pep assembly of year with reliable Charlie Brown 14 Girls' League Tolo held with music from Raving Onas 16 Christmas Concert 18 KJR vs. Faculty (Faculty defeated) Fund Raiser December 21- January 6 Christmas vacation. The AHS EAGLE, the one and only rival (?) to the Stillaguamish Trail took a full two months to publish their first edition (?) and it was hardly worth the wait. By the time that first paper came out the stories were outdated but that didn't matter too much because a lot of the information in the articles was incorrect, but it didn't end there. In addition to this, there must have been a misspelled word on every other line and the typing (if you could read it) looked like a rough draft of a rough draft. As more and more of these information- laden papers appeared in print, new column began to appear. In one edition two and a half pages alone were dedications, (well the S.T. dedicates_______________________to the EAGLE) Also included were knee slapping jokes, letters to Dear Tagatha, scrambled words, what books were new in our outdated library, etc., (all the things you really wanted to know about—too bad someone forgot to put in a gossip column). The thing that turned me most of all was Journalism had 70 minutes every day to put together a paper so that there was no reason they couldn’t have done something worthwhile while the annual was done on everyone’s who was involved spare time and there is just no comparison (take that how you want) between the two. As later editions came out (especially in the spring) vast improvements could be noted and it ended up being well worth the paper it was printed on. JANUARY 1975 10 male versus female pep assembly (Dean Benson, Nick Melum, John Remington, John Olson, Ed Rosenbach, Arnie Diehl, and Ron Wright were some form of cheerleader substitute). Female victory by 14 points 16 National School Assembly with trampoline artist Dick Gilmore 17 Mary Weller crowned pep queen 19 New record set on stolen money from one source—$70.00. To date, it had been $25.00 or watches clothing 25 campfire mints (9 oz. box ) go on sale for $1.50—a 15% increase from last year. Since January was the month seven brawny men chose to practice cheerleading this is an appropriate place to discuss our cheerstaff and school spirit. First off may I once again stress that my remarks are not directed personally at any one individual (here's another glass slipper for Cinderella to try on) and that no offense is entended since criticism is the spark of life. First on the list were pep assemblies which were pure torture to sit through (therefore to all of you who laughed when only an average of 65 Seniors total showed up bite your tongue because they might have had the right idea). Actually this was the major problem because if people are unwilling to show that more than likely means that those who turn up wall be unwilling to participate. Somehow it seems a little hard to get excited watching seven girls jumping up and down trying to get you to yell something about quarters, fifty cent pieces, and dollars. Also this past year there have been many complaints against our illustrious ladies of blue and gold for their lack of encouragement and spirit promotion at athletic events. Their excuse was that they didnft have the time but when they were elected they knew what the responsibilities of the job were and this was what they owed to the student body in return for their votes. There is more to say but Cinderella’s clothes turn to rags at the stroke of midnight and that’s one thing that just couldnft happen to our cheerstaff’s pockets. The ironic part of what I view as total apathy in school spirit is that Interhigh Council awarded the league’s Sportsmanship Trophy to Arlington this past season so that we can’t be all bad. In fact that actually says quite a bit about the people in this school, it’s a better compliment than being award- ed a Good Citizen Award which in no way should be confused with the DAR. To remove some of the stress and strain of cheerleading, student council approved a change in the constitution that provides for a rotating staff of 10 which will definitely benefit all those involved next year (promises, promises). FEBRUARY 1975 3 Air Force Band presents concert to rude, noisy, unappreciative student body. 4 Seniors measured for caps and gowns at $6.25 a shot. Washington Senator Henry Jackson announces his candidacy for 1976 presidential election. 10 Choir director Mrs. Roberts directs final concert in Arlington because of her husband’s transfer (She was replaced by Mr. Hansen). The choirs showed their appreciation of her by pre- senting her with roses. 12-14 Cheerleaders sell Singing Valegrams for 25£ (inflation didn’t affect their prices). 13 Fifty interested parents attended high school Open House. 14-17 Chris Hansen participates in All Northwest Choir with 449 other students. 9th grade basketball team finishes season undefeated (12-0). 20 another band concert (not the tear-jerker the choir concert was) 27 Host Kirk Swensen presented his version of 'The Dating Game”. February, as usual, was its same lagging, raining self and there just isn’t much to say about it so now I will come to defense of the Class of 1975. We Seniors have spent the entire year trying to prove that we didn’t deserve the criticism and condemnation that we got. I suppose we got off on the wrong foot with the administration with our original Senior yell (Pot Beer, Boogie Jive, We’re the Class of ’75) but at the same time the class was just living up to its expectations. OK— then Homecoming came and few Seniors really worked together and came up with a fantastic float depicting the Wizard of Oz. We were also the first class in several years to make money on the Spaghetti Dinner and still all we heard was ”no, you can’t do this or that because your class doesn’t care or it’s always the same people that show for activities.” Well, after being run down enough if you didn’t care in the beginning you sure weren’t going to after you’d been brainwashed enough times. At one point of our history we were a rich class with $500 in our treasury and then we invested in some ’’ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT” T-shirts that didn’t sell and lost most of it. Laura Pearson and Sue Raezer co-chairmened the slightly controversial Senior Talent Show that received a kick in the pants from some of the faculty, etc. because of its form of homor (how do squirrels scratch...) The Seniors also organized a JSB vhich is no small task and does involve many people and much cooperation. I just think it’s time somebody [ f admitted that the Class of 75 had a lot going for it in more ways than people might realize. f MARCH 1975 4 Current News visits KING-TV 5 District basketball versus Lake Stevens (1 point loss) r 7 Winter Trimester ends 10 Winter Sports Awards 9-11 Deca State Convention 13 Music In Our Schools Day (national holiday proclaimed by President Ford) concert involving middle school and high school bands and choirs well received by community 14 Senior Talent Show lacked Senior participation with the exception of comments made by emcees John Holz and Ron Johnson 18 School levy passes—bond issue fails 25-30 Senior girls attend Seattle University Workshop to learn to uncover their true identity. March 29-April 6 Spring Vacation. Good weather came with March and at that time things and people started coming back to life and feeling good again. The Seniors began the countdown and resulting 12-year anticipation of their June 6 graduation. Spring sports turned its participants into Charles Atlas or some facsimile and once again hectic schedules became a part of most lives. Spring Vacation gave everyone the break from school they needed and allowed them to tolerate what remained of the year. All in all, March was much like the feeling you get when the novacaine wears off and your face goes back to its normal position. APRIL 1975 1-30 Tennis Meets, Track Meets, Baseball Games 8 Deca Field Trip 10-11 FHA State Convention ll WWSC Senior Visitation 19 Arlington Relays, Band Contests, and FFA State Horticulture Contests 22 Choir Concert 23 Seattle Opera Program, FFA Ag Mechanic Contest 26 Junior-Senior Ball 28 Senior Motherfs Tea 30 Community Improvement Day Although the year doesnft end in April , deadlines and such cause this particular one to end here. There have been times when the opinions in this book have been slightly negative but that's because it's so easy to take the good things in life for granted and finding fault always comes easy. One thing that is difficult to do is knowing when to end something and how to do it effectively so it leaves an impression or something resembling that in the mind. So remember CR 4 11 75 4nottiei yeai Ir vei l� In my seventh year advising the very individuals who put out Arlington High School's yearbook, the STILLAGUAMISH TRAIL, I was optimistic despite the fact that the voter imposed cost cuts resulted in our not having a period or class in which to work. Despite everything, for me it was a very good year in classes and very good year on the annual. I owe special thanks to the Arlington business community who couldn't resist the sales pitch of the staffers and bought more ads than ever before. And for their later help in passing the M O levy which should give the annual back a period next year. I owe many thanks to Henry Mines who was seldom seen working on the book but was; in the darkroom, processing most of the pictures. And special thanks go to my wife Linda who cooked dinners for the staffers on deadline night, who was forever picking up supplies from Marchand's and who printed many of our pictures and took the maritime shot of the staff. About our ART DECO book itself. It's the best I have ever advised and most of the credit goes to my editor Cindy Regan who wanted to record the year as it really happened, who kep everybody writing headlines, and who organized the picture days to run smoothly. The Manhattan style type, old car and boat, the team of 1924, and the 1930's style cover were chosen to fit in with the nostalgic look which is so popular in these confusing times. For me it seems like only a few weeks ago that we were taking the picture on the railroad tracks, shooting color at Green Lake, considering Washelli, and enjoying Franklin's annual advisor at the U of W workshop. The year has gone fast. Yearbooks are meant mostly for the Seniors and I hope the Class of 1975 will look through these pages and relive the good old days of less than a year ago. It's been a pleasure. ERF 4 12 75 141 MMIS 142 223 NORTH OLYMPIC 435-2525 327 NORTH MCLEOD AVENUE ONE OR ONE HUNDRED WE WELCOME YOUR ORDER . . . Ilie Cias� 435-2509 I � says “41111« Best” FLOWERS BY GEORGE 335 North Olympic Arlington. Washington 96223 435-2626 tc the Craduates. 144 RENT A SPACE nil AND II II TEAGUES RADIO AND TV 339 OLYMPIC 435-3022 515 OLYMPIC 419 OLYMPIC 435-4776 ELLIS STUDIO 435-2732 515 N. 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