Auburn High School - Invader Yearbook (Auburn, WA)

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It all began in September, 1961, when the alumni of Cascade and Olympic joined hands and strode purposefully through the green and white portals of Auburn High. Starting at the bottom, as even the great ones must, we sophomores passed our first ordeal, the tortuous beanie. Learning easily the ways of Auburn High, we meditated upon the winding path that stretched toward Gradua- tion Mountain. We saw a challenge: to make ourselves and our high school the very best that they could be. The gym still echoes with our expression of this feeling- One . . . Nine . . . Six . . . Four . . ., We're on top forevermorell' But to display the quality of our class, we needed leaders to acti- vate our ideas. So we chose the voice of Bill Crocker on the Board of Control, the pen of Jona Nishimoto as secretary, the gavel of Greg Colvin as president, and the assistance of Allen Courter as vice-president. The instigators of noise and cheer for the year were Yvonne Gnoinsky, Dene McAllister, Karen Dluhosh, Judy Ser- quinia, Mary Botting, and Sonia Wrinkle. We chose for our colors the shimmering hues of aqua and silver, and our class flower the white carnation. Thus equipped, we were ready for big things. The sophomore class figured well in the life of Auburn High dur- ing the year 61-62. Gary Crandall, Terry Noble, and Bill Crocker punted and passed to football lettermanships. We were proud of our Homecoming royalty Larry Coffey and Janet Farrow. When basketball season dribbled around, we showed promise for a cham- pionship future. Al Courter captured a spot on varsity, and the sophomore squad, led by Hooker Reiersgard, shone with an un- defeated record. At the Christmas Tolo Jona Nishimoto was an- nounced sophomore princess. The Class of 64- made a name for loyalty, spirit, and interest in every phase of high school life. Spring sprang, and our thoughts were turned to the end of sopho- more days and the beginning of our second year. We held elections to place our finest leadership at the head of the class. Our junior plans unfolded on Class Nite 62 with the thrilling announcement of Mary DeKay as our next president. Her right hand man was to be VP Mike Denbo. Janet Farrow took the secretary position, and the keen mind of Ken Earl was to analyze the Board of Con- trol. That night, we transformed the Student Center into Ye Olde Ice Cream Parlor with a Gay 9O's', atmosphere and delicious banana splits. This tasty addition to the traditional Class Nite was a triumph for the sophomore class, thanks to Carolyn Schutte's efforts. The class also witnessed the naming of Yvonne Gnoinsky, Judy Serquinia, and Arreldene McAllister to the varsity pep' staff. We prepared ourselves well for success as juniors. After an exciting summer at the Seattle Worldas Fair, we entered once again into the lion's den. The pigskin projectile went into action, and B. Crocker, D. Bowen, M. Denbo, L. Coffey, T. Noble, R. Jones, Oswald, and W. Mohn attained the big HA. Our junior varsity registered an undefeated record. Carolyn Schutte and Dave Bowen, as junior royalty participated in the Homecom- ing festivities. Al Courter and Gary Reiersgard deftly aided Troy to a Southern Division PSL championship in basketball. Uphold- ing Auburn's name, juniors McMullen, Fossum, Bowen, and Cof- fey made their marks in wrestling. Arreldene McAllister was crowned our princess at the Tolo Winter Wonderlandf' Spring turned athletics outdoors again with quite a few junior champs in baseball, track, golf, and tennis. Under President Mary, the Class of '64 organized, did much during '62-63. We held a car wash on the brightest Saturday in January, raising almost 100 dollars. Backed by our treasury, we met our traditional duty, the Senior Ball. The theme, Sayonara, was developed with tea house, Japanese garden, and live music. As our second year came to a close, we realized that very soon, we would be the big Seniorsf, Elections for offices in 163-64 FIRST ROW: Greg Brunz, Dick Nickolson, Greg Colvin, Jay Hadley, Pam Skrivan, Tom Tallent, Kathy Sweeney. SECOND ROW.' Kathy Shinn, Mary DeKay, Pam Spiller, Diane Cope, Karen DeSpain, Carol Herbert, Yvonne Gnoinsky, Sonja Hartley, Judy Serquinia, Gwyn Ray, Jona Nishimoto. THIRD ROW: Sharon Sencevicky, Gwen Evens. Linda Gaudette. Tammi Thomp-

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FIRST ROW: G. Peterson, P. Broulette, F. Kuuisto, D. Nickle- G, Brunz, G, Fiorerti, P. Kuzmer, Nishimoto, R. Knapp, D son, Reynolds, C. Schutte, D. Torcaso, E. Iida, C. Givens, K. Leslie, F. Albright, B. Crocker, F. Mendoza, R. Stafford, Oswald VanHoosen, P. Liljestrorn, K. Wagner, N. Allison. SECOND FOURTH ROW: R. Phillips, R. Brock, M. Maryanski, E. Arima ROW: S- Sefquinifi, M- POIUHFOIH, S- Powell, J- Berg, B. DYk5tf3-, R. Edwards, L. Kirchner, R. Terrell, G. Colvin, M. Casteel, B K. Shinn, Diddy, M. Benn, M. Thorson, S. Powell, K. Gnoinsky, William5, R, Still, Hadley, K. Earl, R. Hedden. B. Liebert, C. McDavit. THIRD ROW: B. McDermott, J. Force, Pat Kuzmer, Carol Franklin, Mike Denbo, Don Torcaso, Greg Colvin, Keith Lewis. 17

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son, April Howard, Mary Botting, Arlene Murakami, Bertha Dykstra, Maurine Benn, Amie Bull, Eileen Iida, Patty Boyer. FOURTH ROW: Paul Trudeau, Ken Earl, Mike Casteel, Roy Hedden, Julie Thorp, Jim Washam, John Richmond, Mike Denbo, Robbie Terrell, Carolyn Schutte, Dave Bowen. i8f0fuj were held, Three fighting politicians, Iron Mike Casteel. Michael Patrick Callahan, and Sir Donald W. Torcaso. Esq., plastered the halls with their propaganda as they campaigned for the position of A.S.B. president. On Class Nite '63, we waited breathlessly to hear who our fearless leaders would be. Judy Serquinia, Yvonne Gnoinsky, and Arreldene McAllister returned for their third year as cheerleaders, along with Karen Dluhosh and john LaMarche. Bill Crocker was the presidential choice of the Boy's Club, and Jona Nishimoto, became big chief of the Girl's Club. To lead our class in its mightiest hour, we elected Greg Colvin class president, Jay Hadley able vice-president, and Pam Skrivan senior secretary. Ken Earl's debatable assets were again to benefit the A.S.B. cabi- net. The most dramatic moments revealed the identities of our A.S.B. officers. Bonnie Vance and Roy Hedden filled the new positions of secretary of state and interior. Judy Reynolds was named A.S.B. treasurer, and Eileen Iida was chosen A.S.B. secre- tary. The office of vice-president, a job with a reputation to up- hold, was attained by Dick Nicholson. The Class of '64 waited in suspense as next year's leadership roster was completed with the name of our A.S.B. president. He was to be . . . Don Torcaso, To meet the challenges of leading A.H.S., our chosen representa- tives were carefully trained. The annual Auburn High leadership conference showed them how to efficiently serve their school. Mary Dekay, Kathy Shinn, ,Iona Nishimoto, Mike Casteel, Don Torcaso, and Greg Colvin invaded the world of politics at Girls' and Boys' State. After three rainy summer months of preparation, it was September again. The machinery of Auburn High, with '64 at the throttle, acceler- ated as student activities shifted into high gear. The shoulder pad attire was donned, and DeCoria's daredevils Dave Bowen, Wayne Mohn, Larry Coffey, Bill Crocker, jim Denton, Gary Curtis, and Doug Peterson were valiant, though victoryless. Homecoming, alias 'fTwilight Time, featured the queening of Alice Spaight and the kinging of Bill Crocker. Then, our hoop hopes soared as Mike Callahan, J, Ed LaRosa, Gary Reiersgard, Terry Eixenberger, Mike Denbo, jim Oswald, Ed Deeds, and Al Courter racked up a few points. Student government lurched ahead with the initiative of Senior leadership. We organize set the pace as the Student Council, now the Senate, became a body of business under vice-president Dick and pro-tem Carolyn. Upon the departure of Bonnie Vance, the Senate singled out Kathy Shinn to wear the secretary of state badge. We performed our leadership duties well. The Class of '64-'s biggest triumph ever was the timely Holiday Hootenanny, which not only starred pro singers, but also folk discoveries in our own high school who really turned us on. Over a thousand people glowed with the fun of a Hoot, and for the Senior Class, it meant a profit of S450 plus. This enabled us to leave our mark on Auburn High with our Senior gift, a per- manent symbol of the challenges met by the Class of '64, Yes, it's4been a wonderful 540 high school days. As we look back through our experience at A.H.S., many things bring chuckles, grins, and deep thoughts: the fake-out, the 50-mile hike, the sudden loss of a young President, sixth-grade camp, term papers, squirt guns and yoyos, quilted ski jackets, elephant jokes, the twist Cfor a whilej, Mr. Cowles' capers, Mr. Lea's law, Mr. Stone's smile, Mrs. Trimble's tricks, the Trojan head Cdon't step on itj, and on and on forever . . . but- Our good times are all gone, and I'm bound for movin' on, I'll look for you if I'm ever back this way. Greg Colvin