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

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CHEERS. Marathon dancers Brad Smith and Sherry Bonno toast the photographer. Easy does it Activities — some students can't get enough of them, while others go out of their way to avoid them. Whatever a student was into, it was probably to be found. Activities ranged from standing on stage to just standing in the smoking area. Clubs and organizations were so numerous that sponsors had trouble finding an open spot on the calendar. With golf, gymnastics, and swimming reinstated, and the newly-established baseball team in full swing, some students went from season to season without a break. There were some clubs, however, which didn't do anything, with rumors circulating that ‘‘it's just a way to get a seat on Student Council!” Sometimes students were so busy that one almost expected to see sleeping bags from the dance marathon as permanent fixtures in the student center. On the other hand, a handful of students were constantly bored with anything relating to school, and wouldn't have found happiness in any activity even if they had tried. 4 Activities division page

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CONCERT BOYS. Wild-eyed Stefan Grady. Brad Smith, and Bob Rutherford proudly display their souvenirs from the Ted Nugent Halloween concert Takin it easy Within the first few weeks of school, a prevailing atmosphere of calmness and peacefulness was felt by many of the student body. There was no definite explanation for this easy-going feeling, but nevertheless, it hovered over us thoughout the year. The easiness was occasionally threatened by minor disturbances however, one instance being the brief scirmish between the so-called ‘‘freaks ’ and the “redneck mongos. Another such event was the disagreement among school-sponsored organizations over the band’s being in charge of athletic event concession sales for the entire year. Mr. Rudel found cause to deliver three or four of his suggested changes in student conduct and activity addresses to the student body, but these events were all quickly forgotten and had no real influence on the easy attitude of the school. Even the shaving cream and water balloon battle which broke out in the student center during homecoming week was taken lightly and had minimal effect on the year’s experience. The rowdiness of the fall sports season was also very much under control. On any given day of the year the student center could be found full of reclining bodies, people taking it easy lying in the sun by the big windows or leaning back in their chairs with their feet on the tables resembling the “Rip Van Winkle character on our cover, just taking it easy. During the snowy winter months school spirit was at a definite lull. The lack of motivation and enthusiasm in all classes was especially noticeable in the freshman class. They were so passive that at most pep assemblies and during athletic event cheers, the Class of '81 ’s yell was often missing. Many agreed that this class was taking it a bit too easy. But by the end of the year, even this class had improved somewhat. By the start of the second semester the school’s original enrollment of 420 was down to near 400. including 10 seniors who took the easy way out and graduated early. Everyone had an easy break when on May 5 school was let out at noon due to a heavy snow storm which left three feet of snow on the Estes area. The entire year had an easygoing feeling about it. The “Whispering Pine has attempted to recapture this feeling in the following pages. Opening 3

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Arguments vs. apathy With the lack of student cooperation and attention. Student Council meetings again proved to be more argumentative than productive. Such things as whether a teacher appreciation day should be held turned into major issues. Small wordings in the constitution under revision were argued over needlessly. Another problem which arose was the finding of Student Council sponsors. Mrs. Dee Godesiabois resigned in December, leaving the Council sponsorless until Principal Gordon Rudel finally took the position. The Council did decide to hold meetings every Tuesday of each week during a different class hour. They finally finished revising the constitution. which had been in process for a number of years. Quite a few dances were held, including homecoming and the Christman Morp. And the teacher appreciation day was finally voted on favorably. Promotion of the day was so poor, however, that most teachers had no idea why there were flowers in their boxes. As the year rolled on. the weekly meetings became scarce, finally dwindling to almost nothing during the fourth quarter. TRYING TO COPE. Head girl Cherri Moore tries unsuccessfully to stay awake during a Student Council meeting. IN THE DARK Head boy Dave Anstey moderates the opening of the student body elections. HORSEFEATHERS' Mark Denning offers a timely comment on one of the Council’s burning issues. Student Council 5