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

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BUBBLE YOUR PLEASURE. Dave Kcnimcr demonstrates his tough study methods in the library. Activities were varied througn-out the year. Some organizations climbed mountains, while others seemed to be organized for nothing other than getting a seat in Student Council. Regardless of the activity, it seemed to find a number of interested students. As a matter of fact, many practically lived at the school. Of course, there were the usual number of students who decided clubs and organizations weren’t worth the time or effort. A large number of outgoing students concentrated their time on less conventional activities, such as food fights or meditating in class, which broke the monontony of the day for the more introverted types. Finding available time on the calendar proved to be a difficult feat for sponsors. The best bet was to get there first, as there were so many clubs and organizations. A lot of students would rather have been caught dead than be involved in any school function. Generally, the feeling was if a student didn’t want to be active, the group didn’t want them. 4 Activities division page

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Vfv icthsol Frankly speaking, a school year is only what each individual makes it. And it is different for every person according to his or her abilities and interests. The choice of activities offered at Estes Park High School left little excuse for idleness. And though many appeared indifferent (especially the more elderly of the student body), people certainly seemed to enjoy being bored. In fact, some of us may have had too much of “everything.” The schedule of an overloaded student might include six classes, plus basketball, a bit of Student Council, some Mountaineering Club, tormenting freshmen, perhaps running rampant . . . the list goes on and on. Naturally. Estes Park High School didn’t hold “everything” for everybody. School never will fulfill the needs of some people. But, just as it takes all kinds to make a world, so schools have all types. Some students would rather be selling double-dip ice cream cones to Texans than calculating the velocity of a sparrow in flight. But all students will remember something about Estes Park High School, whether it be good or bad. The following pages show the agony and the ecstasy, the letdowns and the triumphs . . . everything you’ve always wanted. RABBIT PUNCH. Ann Houtz (left). properly bedecked in homecoming attire, shows the authentic method of doing the Bunny Hop to the photographer. WE RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER. Matt Coale (right) pulls heroically with the hope of securing a victory for the Sophomores in the tug-of-war held during homecoming festivities. Opening 3

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CONCENTRATION IS THE KEY. Caren Grady diligently practices her skill on the balance beam. FREE AND EASY. Lisa Abrames proves once again that the beam is easier than it looks. Young gymnasts improve As popularity has grown toward gymnastics, so has support. The girls gave a good showing, ending up with numerous second and third places. Three girls qualified for the AA state meet held on Nov. 4, in their first four meets. Though only freshmen. Lisa Abrames and Carolyn Backstrum competed in the floor exercises, receiving 6.5 and 6.6 respectively. Abrames also did quite well on the vault, coming in 13th. Senior Michelle Snyder was disqualified from the contest because of an absence the previous school day. Other team members included Cathie Albrecht. Caren Grady. Audre Morris, Lisa Pederson and Debbie Williams. Coach Pat Boyle commented, Considering the size of the team and the equipment they had to work with, the girls did exceptionally well. They improved with every meet.” Unlike previous years, the team was school financed. This gave the team more time to concentrate on the sport, rather than beg for private donations. Coach Boyle hopes for a better season next year, as only one senior will be lost from the squad. Gymnastics team picture is on page 76. Gymnastics 5