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

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Students and play director Mr. Robert Dunn listen attentively while fellow students give their suggestions about the rehearsals and presentation of the all-school play. Mr. Mergenthwirlcer's Lobblies , presented April 25. Senior varsity basketball players display their talent as cheerleaders during a pep assembly comedy performance. Smoke, Water, Confetti Astound Avid Audiences Variety highlighted school assemblies. Those presented by students or teachers, such as a spirit boost by the Great Ghuru , Mr. Leonard Hainley, a senior Laugh-in skit and a coed basketball game were most popular. When Mr. Robert Dunn volunteered to direct the spring play, Mr. Mergenthwirlcer's Lobblies , it was appreciated by participating cast members and the receptive audience since the usual fall play was not presented. Men's versify glee club from Colorado Sfate College was detain-ed with an encore from the delighted audience. 15

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Spectators, musicians and orators added to the enjoyment of the informal holiday program. As the band and speech students per- formed, an atmosphere of freedom prevailed. Students leaned on the railing and sat on floor of the Student Center. Festive Yuletide Spirit Warms Student Center Gold tinsel and white balls on a snow-white tree, complemented by hanging ornaments, created a holiday mood. Perfectionists Jim Way and John Hutchens add final touches to the striking murals of the Twelve Days of Christmas. 14

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Educators Evaluate School Facilities, Curriculum, Staff What are your future plans? What do you think of the science department? How do you get along with the students here? What is your opinion of your principal? Students were asked these and other questions by members of the evaluating team who visited EPHS in early April. The twelve-man team, headed by Mr. William Kerrigan, principal of Lake County High School, attended meetings and classes and talked with students, teachers, staff members and administration in a program to re-evaluate Estes Park Junior-Senior High School for North Central League accreditation. After a week-long wait, members of EPHS received official confirmation of the school's accreditation. The evaluation proved to be quick and thorough, leaving faculty and students with a feeling of school pride but many ideas for improvement. Members of the team included educators from St. Joseph High School, Colorado State University, Roosevelt High School, Ft. Morgan High School, Poudre High School, Louisville Junior-Senior High School and Erie Junior-Senior High School. In a relaxed after-dinner atmosphere, team members were introduced and given background material about the school. PTA members are given information on school philosophy, objectives and the faculty's pre-evaluation of the school. Dr. Ed Dash is served another cup of coffee by Honor Society member Terri Kessinger at the introductory dinner. 16