Estes Park High School - Whispering Pine Yearbook (Estes Park, CO)

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Santa's “E” Club helpers Ernie Petrocine, Bruce Slapper, Bart Dan-nets and Gary Gilliland aid in passing out goodies to children after the grade school program. Miss Merry Christmas Gayle Clifton, happy as symbol of the festive season, was crowned by Saint Nick at the annual holiday ball. Egg cartons, spray paint, Christmas balls, sequins and glitter went into construction of decorations hung in the student center by John Hutchens while Jonlyn VerStraeten offers aid. Multi-Colored Fantasy Charms Yule Revelers Christmas brought traditional greetings and customs. As gay celebrations were planned and colorful decorations hung, many felt the wonder and glow of the holiday spirit, almost forgotten or dulled through a long year. The season’s joy was expressed in giving, caroling, sharing, acting. Even as they clung to the meaning of Christmas, students reached out to welcome the challenge of a new year. Holiday glow is reflected in Cyndie Tallman’s face as she drapes tinsel on the flocked tree. Blue and silver ornaments were added for a complete effect. 12

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With ribbon bedecked little sisters obediently at their feet Pep Club girls explain and discuss the coming initiation. Club initiates Roxann Boston, Dana Bussell. Peg Evans and Barbara Parker wonder what members Debbie Hall, Janet Hutchens and Lynn Phillips are planning. Initiation was conducted with the usual baby bottles, air raids and screams for upperclassmen. Rallyers Find Beginning is Cheer, Cheer is Just Beginning During a few moments rest Jeanne McCall and Marilyn Duell concentrate on Kathy Roby reloading her camera, hoping pictures will be flattering. At the Pep Club tea Junior Jackie Janousek crowns” her little sister Roxann Boston with her new hat. Sheri Frantz’s face lights up as she thinks of the surprises ahead for initiates Linda Reeder and Laura Walter. The weekend that followed proved to be all that was expected. Meadow Gold Dairy 11

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Refreshments and conversations open the monthly teachers' associa Laughter accompanies Mr. Karl Ebel’s presentation tion meeting. High school English teacher Miss Theodora Mereness of a package to Mr. Don Griffith. The box contained serves coffee to grade school teacher Miss D. Ann Hulshof. a presidential gavel and assorted rubble. Faculty Cares, Guides, Encourages, Challenges An outstretched hand—a word of encouragement—a lesson plan. There is someone who is always there to direct and approve. There is one who strives to bring himself closer to a student. There is someone we know cares: a teacher. While reaching out to serve, an understanding teacher realizes his own shortcomings and appreciates what he gains from student ideas. Action and ideas are geared to the teenagers' own world. With many new staff members plus the stabilizing influence o f progressive “old hands Estes students benefit from the balance. An audience of students is impressed with Mr. A teachers' lounge is the ideal spot for Mr. Al Walin after taking Leonard Hainley’s skilled return. driver education students for a drive. First National Bank of Estes Park 13