Douglas County High School - Huskie Highlights Yearbook (Castle Rock, CO)

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t high schools F the first time since 1961 there are wo glas County. Suddenly, we are left feeling alone third fewer students. The open space surround g hool demonstrates the vastness of th d t b t th h 1 HIICC 6 WGBH 9 SC OO it Table 0 Contents Upening 1 Activities 10 Classes 44 Sports 80 Seniors 122 Juniors 142 Sophornores 160 Spring '83 178 Closing 188 Index 190

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u nehanging routine gets old This is really getting old, you thought as you swung your legs out of bed, the alarm still ringing in your ears. On the way to the bath- room you tripped over the ten- nis shoe in the middle of the floor and steadied yourself against the wall. On the bus to school, you suddenly remembered the book that was left on the table. Oh well, maybe the teacher wouldn't notice. Arriving, you made your way through the crowded halls, saying hello to friends along the way. Getting your books in order, you trudged to first hour. The day progressed at a snail's pace . . . For many, this was the begin- ning of the daily routine. lt was all too familiar. In the spring and fall, there was variety for band members as they had ear- ly morning practice. They S i donned coats and gloves which encombered movement but helped in the effort to stay warm while preparing for the competitive marching season. For some, homework was left until morning, and was hur- riedly completed before first hour. Por others so much ener- gy was used getting the work finished at night, sleep came during class. An occasional snow day marked the calender giving a day free from homework and the pressures of school. Snow days were like found money that we could spend on some- thing unexpected. Periodic va- cations helped to ease the mon- otony of the year, but the days ran the same, one upon the next. Only one thing spurred you on: the promise of a suc- cessful career and earning a million dollar salary. Highlights '84 Douglas County High School 2842 High School Rd. Castle Rock, Colorado Volume 46 T00 tired to work the night before, Amy Hanna diligently studies her physiology in hopes of catching up. She dreads the first bell. A big part of the daily routine for band members is the cold morning practices. Karen Johnson, clad in two jackets and leg warmers, ironically waits for the first beat of My Favorite Things.

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Now that Ponderosa has been built, the halls are much less crowded. Traffic during passing periods no longer comes to a standstill in senior hall. Even outside on a sunny day, lunchtime is not crowded as it was last year. Heather Hamm and Cheri Diamond chat quietly alone even in the once commonly used area outsidethe front door. 1 l -1-W ti - rare sight in '83, Shaun Loewen sits in Split, there weren't enough seats for the alf-empty classroom. Often, before the SfUC16I1fS enrolled in the Class, on't you see the change? There were changes in 1984 that made this year like no oth- er. With over a third fewer stu- dents, every aspect of DCHS was changed in some way. Hall- way traffic no longer came to a standstill at every intersection and many lockers had only one occupant. Some classrooms were nearly half-empty, where- as last year there often weren't enough seats for those enrolled. Lunch tables were no longer crowded --- even with only two lunch periods. Dropping to the Skyline League had an effect on sports and activities. The marching band changed their logo and flag colors, and dropped from over 220 to 102 members. In fact, nearly all clubs and teams were reduced in size. It was hard to learn to compete against those with whom we had played. On the academic front, new teachers were hired to replace those who had gone to Ponder- osa. Having smaller classes, teachers were able to give stu- dents more individual atten- tion. Was it worth it? Many would agree that it was.