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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1980 volume:

KALEIDOSCOPE. The student center, as seen through the trees from the library, is the focus for numerous group activities. 2 Opening this Dawn arrives, its radiant hues signaling a new day. Autumn brings its crisp mornings; the aspen assume wondrous colors, their leaves staging a wild and stately dance. The blue spruce and ponderosa pine whisper their age-old secrets, as a blanket of fresh snow gently whitens the Colorado Rockies. And a new decade is upon us — the ’80s have arrived, bringing the dawn of a new era. A new era which heralds new hopes and dreams, as dreamers young and old rejoice. Students of Estes Park High School rise to meet the future, striving to make their school a part of the ’80s. Teacher or student, athlete or musician, each has his place in Park High. As they walk through the halls, or sit with their friends, the world is growing, and they can’t forget that they’re standing at the beginning of a new era, an era that spreads shining in front of them, mysterious and beckoning. And questions run through their minds: What will happen with the hostages? Will the space shuttle be launched? Will a solution be found for the energy crisis? Will the draft be brought back? But others are content just to go to school, reflecting on problems of their own, living from day to day. being with friends. And Estes Park High School has something for just about everyone, be it studying or playing basketball, or just enjoying life. Here in the Rockies, as the sun rises on the new era, you can be safe in knowing that for all you do — this school’s for you. POP GO THE BALLOONS' Students enjoy a pep assembly at which 6500 balloons were popped. The balloons had originally filled the computer room, a birthday present for Mr. Dennis Snell. Opening 3 SEPTEMBER SUN. The courtyard provides welcome warmth for Mark Bana and Karen McManus. 4 Activities division page Monotonous school days were handled by many students by involvement in various activities. Some never seemed to attend classes, due to their extended club participation. More people than ever were in Student Council, and thus their frequent meetings kept quite a few high schoolers out of class, to the consternation of their teachers. The more ambitious students were involved in organized activities. such as track and intramural volleyball, while others merely kept busy by sunning themselves on the front lawn. As usual, there were students who didn’t participate in anything, choosing to attend school from 8:30-3, and then departing as swiftly as possible. A small number of students hung around” after hours for the express purpose of getting in trouble. Teachers too, were busy, heading such diverse activities as speech and publications, at times to the exclusion of their class responsibilities. Papers went ungraded for weeks, in many cases, due to the teachers’ over-sponsoring. A worthwhile activity sponsored by a high school organization was the National Honor Society Blood Drive for Bonfils Blood Center. For the third consecutive year, students participated in the Muscular Dystrophy Association marathon dance. Because of the varied activities, school spirit was high, showing the mutual respect and affection of the students for the school. Summer activities widen scope In addition to holding the usual jobs, students spent the summer of ’79 in a variety of activities. Numerous camps and seminars attracted EPHS students throughout the summer. Boys’ and Girls’ State, held at CSU June 10-17, involved 13 students. This annual event, sponsored by the American Legion, teaches its participants parliamentary procedure and some of the various aspects of local, state and national government. Seven girls attended Rocky Mountain Flag Camp at Loretto Heights College in Denver June 22-24. Hosted by Metro area band directors, participants learned begin- ning, intermediate and advanced skills from the color guard of the Phantom Regiment, an Illinois-based drum corps. Lynne Yancey and Elisabeth Menning attended High School Journalism Camp at CSU Aug. 8-11. Culminating activities included production of a 16 page miniyearbook, and a camp newspaper. Culturally aware students with the necessary cash travelled with separate tour groups to Europe during the summer. High School French Teacher Susan Smeltzer led nine students (including three alumni) on a five-week tour of France. Saxophonist Pat Adams travelled as a member of All-Student Groups USA, a concert band and chorus which toured nine European countries. Many students attended the yearbook signing party at the high school Aug. 31. to collect both yearbooks and friends’ signatures. For those who stayed in Estes Park over the summer, local activities included hiking, biking, climbing, sailing and catering to tourists. EXTRA! EXTRA! Publications students (left) distribute 1979 yearbooks on Aug. 31. SWISS FLING. Travelers Laura Muirhead. Biff Stearn and Lisa Duell (above) rest. SNAPPY SALUTE. Sandy VanCamp and Paula Pochop (left) practice flag camp routines. Summer activities 5 Living in an area with a tourist-based economy affords many seasonal employment opportunities to EPHS students. As a result, a great part of the student body held summer jobs. Traditionally, many working students attack their summer jobs energetically at the beginning of the summer. However, their enthusiasm begins to wane as the summer progresses. Endless streams of ridiculous questions cause a great number of students to become impatient and short-tempered. This attitude was changed during the summer of 80. Residents Jobs provide outlets were concerned that the energy crisis, the high rate of umemploy-ment and double-digit inflation would cause a sharp decline in visitations. Knowing that a lack of tourism would mean a lack of jobs, many students put aside their animosities and used a considerable amount of tolerance when dealing with the vacationers. Estes Park offers a traditional variety of service-related jobs. Restaurants. motels and retail outlets provided work for a majority of students. June brought unseasonably warm temperatures. Therefore, the town experienced a heavy influx of tourists early in the season. Hopeful Chamber of Commerce officials predicted that the upturn would continue. 6 Jobs SPARE CHANGE. Surveying the crowd of luncheon diners. Peggy Durward awaits the next cash transaction at P.S. Flowers. ALONG THE CHEVRON WAY. Pondering thoughtfully. Jim Pinson (left) gives a wayfaring traveller detailed directions to Grand Lake via Trail Ridge Road. PICK A SHIRT. ANY SHIRT. Fighting his way through a multitude of shirts. Frank Roof (below) strives to find the perfect size and color for a customer at The Imprinter. SWEET TOOTH. Helping to appease the appetite of a visitor. Rob Hintz (above) bags a quarter pound of jaw breakers at the Old Fashion Candy Store. TYING THE KNOT Making last minute adjustments. Kris Swank (left) prepares a visitor for a journey back into the Old West at the G.W. Swank Photographic Emporium. Jobs 7 ROYALTY. Chris Backstrum and Laura Schroeder (above) reign during Friday’s parade. DOWN TO THE WIRE Lisa Wenger (right) battles chicken wire on the sophomore float. 8 Homecoming ‘Winners’ accent homecoming week Taking a cue from Hot Chocolate, students supported the theme “Everyone’s a Winner.“ during homecoming week ’79. A full week of spirited activities occupied students until Friday’s football game against the Erie Tigers, which the ’Cats lost 49-16. Homecoming King Chris Back-strum and Queen Laura Schroeder were crowned at halftime, flanked by other candidates Suzy Nichol, Steff Ebel, Mark Cross and Rodney Rudel. After a week of busy preparation. the Class of ’81 hit the jackpot in the float division with their first place slot machine float. For the second year, the Class of ’80 captured first place with their hall decoration. Slave Day involved many seniors as well as hapless underclassmen. Wielding whips and riding crops, the ‘‘masters’’ beat their “slaves into submission in order to raise upperclass spirit. Friday morning, students at- tended a pep assembly, highlighted by the traditional mock funeral for the opposing team. Following the assembly, faculty, students and townspeople gathered on Elkhorn Avenue to watch the homecoming parade. Exhausted from their busy week’s schedule, and depressed over the lost game, students were not “up for the dance Friday evening. CLOSE SHAVE. A shaving cream-smeared Heidi Bigler (right) grimaces at the bonfire. PAINFUL PYRAMID. Seniors (left) vainly attempt a pyramid on class competition day. AT YOUR SERVICE. Slave Day offers Lydia Haughey and Doug Stearn (below) to seniors. HEAVE HO. Seniors Pete Dunmire and Kirk Kofford (above) assist in float-building. NUMBER ONE. The Senior float (left) nears the end of the Elkhorn parade route. Homecoming 9 I HATE EVERYTHING IN THE WORLD. The outburst by Mrs. Paddy (Ann Houtz) is definitely not to Titus Savage's (Kevin Kester) liking. The Curious’ become Savage “And if I laugh at any mortal thing — ’Tis that I may not weep.” — Byron In a masterful production, EPHS troupers afforded their audiences with a hilarious evening of John Patrick’s “The Curious Savage on Nov. 15-16. Directed by Mr. David Flom, the comedy offered a heart-warming rendition of Byron’s theme. The play concerned a wealthy heiress (Ethel Savage) who, unbeknownst to her avaricious stepchildren. has her fortune converted into negotiable bonds shortly before she is wrongly forced into an insane asylum, known as the Cloisters. In the ensuing situation the children discover that they have been tricked. In their attempts to retrieve the bonds, numerous hilarious incidents transpire between them and the lovable inmates of the asylum. In order to prevent her children from further harassment by the inmates. Ethel reveals that she has the bonds with her hidden in her teddy bear. At this point an inmate suddenly douses the lights. In the ensuing panic, the bonds disappear. As the search continues, it is revealed that the bonds were incinerated and the children leave in grim defeat. Following their exit, a nurse at the Cloisters exposes her ruse to Ethel and returns the bonds. As the act closes. Ethel bids adieu to her new-found friends, and in a flash of insight, is finally able to view them as they view themselves. The cast and crew received numerous plaudits for the production. which area critics deemed to be the best fall play in recent years. SAY CHEESE. Alan Nugent hams it up backstage as Richard Slizeski applies the finishing touches to his make-up. 10 The Curious Savage MY. WHAT AN UNUSUAL SCENT YOU HAVE. An interesting perfume worn by Lily Belle (Mindy Smith) catches Hannibal’s (Richard Slizeski) attention. EEK! A MOUSE. Panic strikes Mary May (T.J. Hanes) and Ethel Savage (Lynne Yancey). HOME TO MAMA. A disgruntled Jeff (Alan Nugent) is comforted by Miss Wilhelmina (Lisa Friedrich) as Mrs. Savage (Lynne Yancey) and Hannibal (Richard Slizeski) look on smugly. HOW DARE YOU. A glowering Senator Savage (Kevin Kester) fumes as his mother explains what happened to her wealth. The Curious Savage” 11 GOT THE MUNCHIES. A ravenous Sally Schneidkraut (right) bites into her pizza as Susan Curry feasts her eyes on the remainder. SMILING CELEBRITIES. Jake Jabs poses with Lisa King and Heidi Bigler (below) as Heidi displays her autographed t-shirt. FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER. The latest disco steps are demonstrated for the cameraman by dancers A1 Nugent and Kazuko Okada (right). 12 MD Dance-a-thon TURN IT UP. As important to the marathon as the dancers was the music, furnished in part by Garth Wilson and Eric Ritschard. Dancers earn $2100 A cold and rainy May 16 found 48 marathoners “dancing the night away” in the high school student center to raise money for muscular dystrophy. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday and continuing until 10 a.m. Saturday. the dancers raised approximately $2,100 toward their $6,000 goal. Several activities were held during the course of the 15-hour marathon to entertain and encourage the participants. Among these were a pizza party, an ice-cream sundae making party and a caramel-apple eating contest. The activities were staged during the half-hour breaks the dancers took every four hours. Numerous dance contests were also held. The highlight of the event was a visit from American Furniture Warehouse owner Jake Jabs Friday evening. He was greeted enthusias- tically by dancers and spent quite a while signing autographs. Later, Jabs joined the dancing and even sang and played his guitar. A student committee, headed by T. J. Hanes, was responsible for organizing the marathon. Local merchants were very supportive, donating both food for the meals and activities and prizes for those participants raising the most money. Three prizes were given for the amount of money raised. First prize, a waterbed from American Furniture Warehouse, went to Inger Lyngholm. who raised $284.50. Terry Carney received second prize (a stereo system), for raising $282.75. Third prize, a dinner for two at Rock Acres, went to Sally Schneidkraut. The three winners also received trophies marking their accomplishments. DEDICATED DANCERS. Marathoners are beginning to tire by Saturday morning, including Barbara and Ruth Siebenaler. MD Dance-a-thon 13 SHOUT IT OUT. A megaphone acts as a mechanical mouth for Mr. Clark (right) as he commands the band to line up for the halftime show. SUNSHINE SONATA. At a shopping mall in Phoenix, the band (below) performs a concert on the first day of Fiesta Bowl activities. Bobcat band keeps up tradition Following their winning tradition, the Bobcat marching band continued to reap various first place and gold awards in both state and national competitions. The highlight of the year revolved around an invitation to compete in the Fiesta Bowl National Pageant of Bands in Phoenix. Profits from band parent-sponsored concession stands, proceeds from a combined concert and auction and community support all contributed in raising the funds necessary for the long trek to Arizona. On the first day of Fiesta Bowl festivities, both the marching and jazz bands presented concerts at a local shopping mall in Phoenix. The next day, the group marched in the 9th annual Fiesta Bowl Parade. Filmed by television cameras, the event aired on KOA-TV Channel 4, Denver, on Christmas Day. During the last day of activities, the band competed in the field show competition. The marching unit earned a second place gold award, just missing the championship trophy by three tenths of a point. In other competitions, the band dominated their division at the Colorado Bandmasters Association competition, winning special awards for best rifles and flags and for outstanding drum major, Hans Kell. They also won first place trophies at the CSU Band Day and at the Cinderella City parade. Filming for the television show, “Nashville on the Road” marked a second TV appearance by the band. A marching segment is included in the opening of each show. In the early spring, the band presented two concerts. The winter concert included such pieces as “Festival Fanfare,” composed by Band Director Charles Clark, and “Emperata Overture,” while Sousa highlighted the sixth annual pops concert. Also, 20 band members earned chairs in the Welco League Honor Band, and a concert was presented in Estes on Feb. 26. Competing for the fourth year in the Canon City Apple Blossom Festival, the band finally reached a goal set a few years ago. By earning overall high scores in the field marching and parade events, they received first place in both and swept their division. The group ended the year by holding next year’s drill team try-outs, and rehearsing marching music. Besides competing in marching shows and performing concerts, the band also provided entertainment during the halftime of all home football games, and was a main feature in the homecoming parade. The jazz band also stayed very active, arousing spirit at home basketball games, and performing for various local groups. Commenting on the band’s performances, Mr. Clark said, “I think the band did really well this year, as they appeared in different things more successfully than ever before.” Drill team picture is on page 89. 14 Band GRIN AND BEAR IT. Jeff Arnold (left) smiles candidly as he practices field maneuvers. LONESOME BUGLER. Crutches serve as a leaning post for Kevin Smith (below) as he rehearses the show from the sidelines. LINE IT UP. The drill team performs their 50-yard line routine during the drum solo. PURPLE PRIDE. Members of the flagline (above) lead the band around the track during a pregame show. A-TEN-HUT! Drum Major Hans Kell (left) readies for the CSU Band Day parade. 15 Band SWING TO THE BEAT. Football and volleyball cheerleaders Laura Schroeder. Carolyn Backstrum. Karen McManus. Lisa Abrames. Cathy Sinner and Julie Ford attempt to arouse spirit in the student body during an afternoon pep assembly. CHEER-IOS. Fancy formations come easy for boys' cheerleaders Laura Schoedcr. Cindy Acton. Lisa Abrames and Carolyn Backstrum. fi 16 Cheerleaders DYNAMIC DUO. Kris Swank and Dayna Hendcr (left). cheerleaders for girls’ basketball, rest momentarily while cheering the team on to victory. GET IT TOGETHER. With precision choreograpy. wrestling cheerleaders Kara Saldeen. Julie Ford. Jenny Godbolt and Karen McManus (below) perform a contemporary spirit cheer. Cheerleaders platoon for sports In an important change from the previous year, when members of the drill team doubled as cheerleaders, cheerleaders were again elected by talent evaluation and popular vote. Four different squads cheered for football volleyball, girls’ basketball. boys’ basketball and wrestling. This assured that all sporting events would have cheerleaders to support them. As in the past, spirit started off with a bang and then slowed way down. Head Cheerleader Laura Schroeder reflected. At the begin- ning of the year spirit was tremendous. but then students seemed to lose interest. Spirit buses were cancelled and fewer students cheered at the games.’’ The cheerleaders had no bearing on the loss of school spirit. They scheduled pep assemblies on a regular basis and displayed spirit posters before every sporting event. Following student body voting on May 12. 13 girls earned positions as cheerleaders for the 1980-81 school year. Chosen as football volleyball cheerleaders were Lisa Abrames, Carolyn Backstrum, Regina Lord, Karen McManus. Kati Newsom and Kara Saldeen. Abrames, Backstrum, McManus and Karen Buffum will lead the cheers for boys’ basketball. Lori Burcaw, Janelle Fletcher, Lidia Haughey and Belle Morris will cheer for girls’ basketball. Cheering for wrestling will be Lord. Newsom, Jenny Godbolt and Karla Porter. Cheerleaders 17 Council faces many challenges 'jou CM-fT VJICrt AV ISIE ttf Student Council President Dave Kemmer led the school through a rigorous campaign of activities which began with homecoming week festivities. For the second consecutive year, afternoon classes were dismissed for class competition day in Stanley Park. Class competition included the pie eating, marshmallow stuffing, pyramid building and spitting contests. StuCo once again sponsored a successful Morp. featuring the music and light show of Q-2. Morp is the traditional semi-formal dance held at the beginning of Christmas vacation. The school administration again consented to the addition of a ski day in the winter calendar. The students were dismissed after lunch, when buses then took them to Hidden Valley Ski Area for an afternoon of skiing at special rates. Competitive jumping and slalom events were held. An evening of dancing in the student center concluded the day’s activities. Assisting Kemmer in StuCo offices were Ty Ricker, vice president and Laura Schroeder, secretary-treasurer. The Student Council had the responsibility of approving all money-raising projects for classes and clubs. In all-school officer elections held May 28. students selected Jim Dickinson to be StuCo president for 1980-81. Also chosen in the elections were Lisa Wenger, vice president and Lisa Abrames, secretary-treasurer. DOUBLE CHECKING. Student Council officers Dave Kemmer and Laura Schroeder (right) review the minutes of a meeting. SPREAD EAGLE. StuCo Vice president Ty Ricker (above) relaxes in the shade of a pine tree following a minor spill on the slopes of Hidden Valley during ski day. ON TARGET Extravagant campaign posters, as exemplified by this one for Matt Coale and Lisa Wenger (right), appear a week before the school elections. 18 Student Council MEETING IN PROGRESS. The lax atmosphere which prevails at this early morning Student Council meeting in the band room permits members to pursue individual interests. CAMPAIGN SMILE. A tense moment is eased for presidential candidate Jim Dickinson (above) as he smiles during his speech. MOUTH FULL. Becky Bush (left) gorges herself with another handful of apple pie on class competition day. Student Council 19 Choir has busy year Choir students had a full slate of activities planned for the year. To start things off, they performed the annual fall concert, which was held Oct. 26. The 36 members under the direction of Mrs. Claudia Irwin, sang popular favorites such as “You Needed Me” and songs from “South Pacific.' For the first time ever, the show choir, a group of eight choir members, presented a fall musical, “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.’’ The six-man play was held Dec. 7 and 8 in the high school theater, with a double cast switching performances. Show choir also sang for the Association of National Park Wives, Allenspark Men’s Club and Newcomers, last fall, along with numerous other local clubs. Select choir also presented a Christmas program on Dec. 11. The selections were chosen from Handel’s “Messiah” with featured soloists from the group. They then took a break from singing to ready themselves for their musical, “My Fair Lady,” which was presented April 11 and 12. Preparations for the musical took much hard work, but in the end it turned out well worth the effort. On May 20, the choir members performed their last program. “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing,” “Even Now” and “Trying to Get the Feeling Again” were among the songs featured, along with two spirituals and solos by the members. Mrs. Irwin’s home was once again the site for the annual steak fry dinner. Mrs. Irwin furnished the steaks and underclassmen furnished salads and desserts. On May 17, they traveled to Denver to see the musical, “Annie”, at the Denver Auditorium Theater. The repeating fund-raiser was the choir-sponsored paper drive, held in back of the school. This program is associated with Eco-Cycle in collecting newspapers and aluminum cans. Money from the drive went to the musical and help cover the cost to go see “Annie.” SHOW TIME. Show choir members Sandy VanCamp, Rich Slizeski. Jan Johnson and Rick Brines finish their song. “Who’s the Wizard in a perfect poise, at the spring concert. BOOMING BARITONES. Male choir members prepare to fill the theater with their euphonious harmony at the spring choir concert on May 20. 20 Choir DEEP IN THOUGHT. Choir Instructor Claudia Irwin ponders over what the choir will sing at the Christmas program on Dec. 11, which was their last performance before the play. NIMBLE FINGERS. Choir accompanist Biff Stearn concentrates on his music before he begins to play for the Christmas concert. A SITTIN’ AND A SINGIN’. Choir members relax during a practice before the day-long state music contest, which was held at Estes Park High School. Choir 21 � � 4 PARDON MY MANNERS. An embarassed Terri Carney (right) attempts to recover her dignity at the NHS-sponsored Halloween dance. ODD COUPLE. Cleverly disguised as Frankenstein and his father. Alan Nugent and Mindy Smith (below) relax at the costume dance. ROUND YOUR PARTNER. With a do-si-do. Jim Dickinson and Angie Coalc (above) do a modern-day version of the All-American square dance at Morp. HOME ON THE RANGE. Cowgirl and cowboy Anita Moore and Mark Pallissard (right) find togetherness in the student center during the Halloween costume dance. 22 Dances GET DOWN. Exuberant dancers Heidi Bigler and Rich Slizeski (left) boogie to the beat at the Christmas Morp. sponsored by StuCo. BLISSFUL MOMENT A slow dance offers Rodney Rudel and Karen Dcrmody (below) a respite from the feverish disco pace at Morp. Dances assist in fund-raising Ever-popular as fund-raisers, dances were again numerous. As clubs and classes ran low on cold cash, a dance was usually scheduled. National Honor Society opened the year with a Halloween costume disco dance on Nov. 3. Sedate students paid a regular entrance fee. while the more enterprising wore costumes to get in at half price. Costumes ranged from monster masks to hula skirts and togas. First and second prizes went to Doug Smith as General Douglas MacArth-ur. and to Liz Stanley as Betsy Ross. Another disco dance. Morp was sponsored by Student Council on Dec. 1. Music and lights were provided by Q-2, a Denver-based computerized light show. Morp. an annual event, is prom spelled backwards, and allows girls to treat their dates to dinner and a semi-formal dance. Student Council again sponsored a dance on Feb. 12. Following ski day, a dance was held in the student center. Once again. Q-2 provided music and lights. Two dances held in March rounded out the pre-prom slate. Spanish Club hosted a dance on March 1 to raise funds for its summer trip to Mexico. The Senior Class’ March 29 dance, to raise money for color portraits in the yearbook, was the final minor dance. Dances 23 DANCE CLASS. History Teacher Dave Martin instructs Carolyn Backstrum in the nroper technique of couples dancing at Morp. ‘Fair Lady’ stars in spring musical The select choir, under the direction of Mrs. Claudia Irwin, presented Lerner and Loewe’s musical, “My Fair Lady,” April 11-12. Over the past two years, the choir’s annual spring musicals have steadily improved. “My Fair Lady” clearly displayed the best effort and talent yet. The musical concerns British dialectician Henry Higgins (Dave Kemmer) and the Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle (Sandy Van-Camp) . His friend Colonel Pickering (Rich Slizeski) bets that Higgins can’t make a proper English-speaking lady of her and pass her off at a ball in six months. Higgins can’t refuse such a challenge and so he takes the girl in. The lessons prove to be difficult and trying for both Eliza and Higgins, but finally Eliza is ready to pass the test. And she does so with flying colors. Now she faces a problem: what to do with her life. She can’t go back to her old way of life, and yet she doesn’t wish to marry or work in a flower shop. Eliza leaves Higgins, and during this time they realize how much they need each other. She returns to Higgins, in the final scene, content to continue the relationship as it is. The choir members sang and acted exceptionally well. There were some unavoidable problems, such as long set changes, the small size of the choir and the length of the play. Credit should also go to Larry Tyson as Eliza’s father, Alfred P. Doolittle, and to Ann Houtz as Higgins’ mother. ONLY THE NOSE KNOWS. Colonel Pickering (Rich Slizeski) defends Eliza (Sandy VanCamp) against a brutal onslaught from Higgins during rehearsel. 24 My Fair Lady NO! Eliza (Sandy VanCamp. above) refuses to be mistreated any longer by Higgins, while Mrs. Pierce (Paula Pochop) stands by. LADY FRIEND. Eliza (Sandy VanCamp) persuades Higgins (Dave Kemmer) to take her in. !.� � � A HARD DAYS NIGHT. Student director Cindy Acton and choir director Mrs. Irwin (above) watch rchearsel. MOTHERLY INSTINCTS. Dismayed by the thought of seeing her son Henry during Ascot. Mrs. Higgins (Ann Houtz. left) orders a car from her manservant Ken Porter. My Fair Lady 25 DISCO DUCK. Danny Gavell (right) takes time out from his note-taking to glare at the photographer while Donald Duck discos away on his shirt. EUREKA! Waiting out the lunch hour in front of the office, Dan Williams and Dan Dull (above) discover an exciting fact about their homework that leaves them laughing. OPEN SESAME. Joining classmates in the junior-senior locker area. Vince Edwards (right) concentrates on opening his locker. OH. COME ON! Morning break offers interesting diversions as Val Crowley and Lisa Waller (left) survey the student center. SWEET SUNSHINE. Debbie Geist (below) plays chopsticks with her pencils in the courtyard, while David Hanes attempts to strangle Ingger Lyngholm. Warm weather enhances breaks Spring came as a relief, as the long, cold, and severe winter finally ended. Estes Park gratefully welcomed the warm weather, which at last allowed students to enjoy their breaks outside. Tanning, eating and talking seemed to be the main interests as students migrated to the greening courtyard during activity break and lunch. Activity break, or mid-morning break, started every day at 10:25 immediately after second hour ended, and lasted for 15 minutes. During this time, students had a choice of everything from eating doughnuts to studying for a test to come later in the day. The a la carte line was very popular, providing doughnuts, sand- wiches, drinks and other assorted foods for the hungry student. The library was also popular, being frequented by those wanting a quieter break reading or studying. Doing homework, attending class meetings, and talking to friends occupied other students’ minds. Some had difficulty deciding which meeting to go to, as often several were scheduled concurrently. Following the break, students attended two more classes before stopping for lunch at 12:25. Again, a myriad of choices awaited them. Often, if weather was good, almost half the school ate outside on the grass. The cafeteria staff was constantly reminding those “back to nature” people to return their trays. Few meetings were scheduled at this time. Usually the only ones were National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Students. The library was also closed for the half-hour lunch break. Many students chose not to eat at tables, instead sitting on the stairs, both those near the halls and those in the student center, or on the surrounding ledges. Many also preferred to bring their own lunches or to buy food from the a la carte line. Yogurt, chips, and salads were some of the many choices offered. Several students also went downtown to eat. Although often taken for granted, both of these break times offered many opportunities for students and faculty to relax from the normal school day schedule. Breaks 27 SITTING PRETTY. After ascending their throne. Queen Jan Johnson and King Kim Evans (right) smile happily as prom’s theme song, “The Rainbow Connection. is played. GREEN GUARDIAN. Under the watchful eyes of Kermit the Frog sitting on the rainbow arch. Biff Stearn (below) attempts to persuade Martha Kemmer to join the crowd on the dance floor. Class of ’81 hosts festive ‘Connection’ Using the theme “Rainbow Connection” from the “Muppet Movie.” the Juniors arranged an array of rainbows, multi-colored tablecloths and various tissue paper spectrums to prepare for Prom 1980. The dance was held at the Holiday Inn. and music for the fest was provided by the band “Fat Chance from Boulder. Elected by the student body. Jim Evans and Jan Johnson reigned as king and queen for the evening. Other royalty candidates included Steph Austin. Cathy Sinner. Mark Nicholson and Dale Vinzenz. At midnight, the dancers transferred to the high school to attend after-prom, sponsored by the seniors. Q-2, a disco light show, furnished the rhythm and beat for the rest of the night. The Class of ’81 organized many fund-raisers to increase revenue needed for the event. These included such benefits as a car wash, raffle, and bake sales. Also, carnation and candy sales netted much-needed dollars earlier in the year. According to Matt Coale. Junior Class president, prom was a success. “I think everything worked out great, and I’m sure everyone enjoyed it.” he said. ARM IN ARM. Escort Lisa King (above) tells anxious Dale Vinzinz to wait his turn as prom king candidates are announced. ROMANTIC SETTING A punch glass and high-heeled shoes (right) take the place of champagne and glass slippers as the shoe's owner gives them a hard-earned rest from the all-night dancing. 28 Prom TAKE A DIP Rich Slizeski and Heidi Bigler (left) show that eating chip and dip can be done quite romantically. THREE MONKEYS. As Ty Ricker (below) sees no evil. Mark Bana speaks none and Hans Kell hears none at Prom 1980. OUT OF HIS CLUTCH. Releasing Steff Ebcl and her scholarship award. Mr. Rudel (right) smiles as he prepares for the next award. SERIOUS BUSINESS. With intense concentration. Jeff Arnold (below) reviews his instructions on the graduate handshake before stepping down for his diploma. 1 BRAVO. Bored undergraduate band members (above) peer over the library ledge to cheer their graduating classmates on. LISTEN HERE. A dramatic pause for emphasis heightens Hans Ritschard's (right) valedictory address. 30 Graduation 106 earn diplomas With “Procession of the Nobles” as an accompaniment, 106 seniors marched into the student center to receive their rewards for 12 years of work on May 29. Graduation week ceremonies actually started on May 25 with baccalaureate. The address was given by the retired Rev. Erwin Bohmfalk. After Mr. Paul Jordan, coordinator of Campus Life, opened the ceremonies with the invocation. Principal Gordon Rudel announced the awards students had received from various colleges and universities. Mr. Rudel noted that more than $44,000 in scholarships and grants had been awarded to the students. Various awards given by local clubs were also presented, including Rotary’s gift of $1,000 each to Mindy Smith and Richard Slizeski, and $500 from the Lions Club to Kathi Bush and Hans Ritschard. $500 also went to Maria Davies from the scholarship in honor of Muriel MacGregor, and $400 from the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies to the drama-majoring Lynne Yancey. Larry Tyson received $200 from the Optimist Club, and Pat Adams was awarded a painting from Herb Thomson honoring his involvment with the arts. Following the scholarships were the addresses by valedictorian Hans Ritschard, who had a grade point average of 3.991 and salutatorian Jan Johnson (3.952). With School Board member Barbie Nichol to hand out the diplomas and School Superintendent Herbert Wenger to present the class, the seniors switched their tassles from the right side to the left. The 66th graduating class of Estes Park High School then marched out of the school to make their marks on the world. TO THE VICTOR BELONGS THE SPOILS. With graduation gifts safe in his clutch. Ken Porter smiles as he faces the throngs of relatives and well-wishers. Graduation 31 THATTA BOY! Senior football players and Coach Perry Black amuse a pep assembly crowd. it© ipllaiyj Although sports played a major role in students’ active lives, the main emphasis was not placed on winning. Once again, the principal target was aimed toward participation. Both teachers and students encouraged all students to take part and become involved in the athletic program. Also, the reinstatement of elected cheerleaders gave school spirit a much needed boost, which was maintained throughout the year. So. as in previous years, many students participated in the wide variety of sports offered at Park High School. The individual attributes gained from such experiences included loyalty, dedication and physical fitness. Among the more popular sports were track, basketball and football. However, much interest came from baseball, golf, cross-country and gymnastics, and are expected to increase even more rapidly in coming years. Certain leisure sports also gained much popularity. EPHS students have long taken advantage of the scenic splendor of the area by utilizing the lakes and mountains for such leisure sports as skiing, hiking and fishing. While sports activities are important to the individual, they are equally as important in creating a healthy total school atmosphere. 32 Sports division page Abrames leads young gymnasts Comprised mainly of sophomores, the young gymnastics team showed a marked improvement. During the regular season, the squad reached two team goals. First, they scored a total of 101.7 points in one meet, the highest score ever attained by an Estes Park gymnastics team. Secondly, they succeeded in qualifying three gymnasts for state -Lisa Abrames in each of the four events, and Carolyn Backstrum and Karen Buffum in floor exercise. At their first meet, after only one week of practice, the team scored 65.05, good for third place. Abrames and Backstrum attained their first state qualifying scores. POISED PIROUETTE. Gymnastics team member Dawn Koretko performs her floor exercise routine during one of the two home meets. In a meet with Roosevelt and University. Abrames. Backstrum and Karla Porter placed third, fourth and fifth, while Caren Grady placed sixth. Scoring their 101.7 in a meet with Weld Central and earning second, three members boasted high individual scores. Abrames, Buffum and Porter placed third, fourth and sixth respectively. Other team members included Julie Goracke, Dawn Koretko. Lisa Pedersen and Sally Schneidkraut. At the state meet in Buena Vista. Abrames recorded a personal best by scoring 8.25 in the floor exercise, which earned her 12th place. Backstrum and Buffum placed 27th and 40th. respectively, in the floor exercise preliminaries. Abrames again qualified for the finals on the balance beam, and placed 10th overall in that event. She finished with an overall point total of 26.40, ranking her 20th in the state. The Bobcat team tallied 40.75, which placed 20th in the team standings. This compares to last year’s total of only 28.13 points. According to Coach Pat Boyle, the entire team will be back next year, and he looks forward to the best season ever. BEAMING GYMNAST. Lisa Abrames concentrates while performing on the balance beam at a home meet. Abrames placed 10th in this event at the state meet in Buena Vista. GYMNASTICS Eaton 96.9. Platte Valley 94. Estes Park 65.05 Weld Central 108.05. Fort Lupton 103.05. Estes Park 81.7 Yuma 132.7. Estes Park 83. Windsor 75.3 University 12965, Estes Park 86.19. Roosevelt 44.20 Platte Valley 101.35. Estes Park 88.25. Erie 64.15 Weld Central 111.55. Estes Park 95.6 Weld Central 119.95. Estes Park 101.7. Erie 58.35 State: Team (20th) (Team picture is on page 78.) Gymnastics 33 WE RE NUMBER ONE. Varsity volleyball players salute the cameraman in a display of confidence before the Fort Lupton game. Volleyballers’ record improves With a final league record of 5-7, the girls’ volleyball team boasted their most successful season to date during 1979. Coach Joan Siudzinski reflected that she was “proud of the teamwork” that resulted not only in their best record but the greatest measure of overall improvement in one season. The team’s progress was also evident in their final Welco League tournament ranking. Whereas in the past Estes had placed 12th or 13th out of as many teams, they ranked eighth in the Welco with a tournament record of 1-2. Estes lost the third game after a close battle, making the last game the same kind of heartbreaker so many regular season games had been. Seven seniors ended their high school volleyball careers with the 1979 season, including Terry Atkins, Steph Austin. Carol Caldwell. Jan Johnson. Kristi Leonard. Kim Mabie and Maria Siebenaler. At the fall sports banquet seniors garnered all four playing awards. For the third consecutive year, Johnson was named best offensive player and Austin best defensive player. Best server award went to Leonard, while Caldwell was designated most improved player. Both coaches were very pleased with the team’s progress. Assistant Mary Ann Varanka noted that, Everyone worked hard and we made a good showing.” According to Coach Siudzinski, “All in all, it was a good season, the best so far.” JUMP FOR JOY. Terry Atkins and Kristi Leonard rejoice exuberantly as Maria Siebenaler and Jan Johnson congratulate each other. 34 Volleyball REACH OUT. With a diving lunge. Annie Nichol prevents Estes’ opponent from gaining a point as Carol Caldwell and Roxanne Rudel watch, ready to assist. DO THE BUMP. As opponents watch. Terri Harvill bumps the volleyball toward the net. VOLLEYBALL 6 Wins, 9 Losses Estes Park Opponent 7.5 Valley 15.15 13.11 University 15.15 15.15 Roosevelt 9.6 9.15.15 Weld Central 15.7.11 15.7 Windsor 17.15 12.9 Highland 15.15 6.2 Platte Valley 15.15 15.15.15 Bcrthoud 13.17.11 9.9 Fort Lupton 15.15 7.8 Eaton 15.15 15.15 Erie 12.10 15.15 Frederick 4.1 9.15.15 Weld Central 15.7.11 7.5 Valley 15.15 15.11.9 Berthoud 12.15.15 (Team picture is on page 79) LISTEN UP. Helpful strategy is offered by Coach Joan Siudzinski to a group of attentive players during the time out of an especially close game. Volleyball 35 X-Co, golf show improvement Although neither the young cross-country nor the young golf teams placed high in their respective meets, both contained their share of improvement and individual highlights. After their 10 meets, almost every member of the cross-country team had cut his time by at least a minute. Pete Dunmire consistently led the boys’ varsity, and ran a personal best of 17:42 for three miles. Scott Anderson and Ty Lemmer either strongly backed Dunmire in varsity competition, or led the freshman-sophomore team. Anderson’s best time was 18:46. Elisabeth Menning was the only girl running for the Estes team. Consistently running in first place, she won districts and entered state competition ranked fourth or fifth. Defying the odds, she took the lead READY, AIM, SWING. Concentration is the name of the game as Shawn Duell (above) prepares to drive his golf ball down the green. OH. BOY. David Switzer (right) works his way through the grueling three-mile crosscountry race at the Greeley golf course. 36 Golf and cross-country at the two-mile and finally broke the tape with a time of 18:35, winning the A-AA state championship. other members of the team were Danny Gavell, Doug Evans, Dan Dull, Dave Switzer and Dave Denning, all of whom bettered their times greatly. The golf team also participated in 10 meets. Senior Doug Miller was the team’s best player, consistently recording 84 strokes for 18 holes, and 44 strokes for nine holes. His brother, freshman Brian Miller, was the number two man, and according to Coach Jim Williamson, was also the best freshman he has had in his four years at Estes Park High School. Other varsity members were Jim Marranzino, Jon Steele, Shane Ring, Shawn Duell and Craig Hansen. Four team members, the two Millers, Steele, and Marranzino, attended the district meet. Brian Miller shot 78, setting an Estes Park district meet record, and only missed going to state by two strokes. All four shot their personal bests. I SEE ONE! Members of the cross-country team, (left) under pretense of stretching out. search for bugs before the district meet. ICY INTERVALS Ty Lemmer strides his way through a winter practice of 15 quarter-miles in preparation for an upcoming meet. GOLF-CART GOOFOFFS. Regally lounging in a comfortable golf cart. Pat Sheehy and Cyndy McLaren pity their hard-working teammates, swinging away on the Estes Park golf course. CROSS-COUNTRY Windsor Inv.: Varsity (4 4) Douglas County Inv.: JV (5 8) Roosevelt Inv.: Frosh-soph (2 14) Erie Inv.: Varsity (11 12) Windsor: Frosh-soph (3 4) Boulder County Inv.: Varsity (12 15) Weld Central Inv.: Frosh-soph (3 6) Woodland Park Inv.: Varsity (7 9) District: Varsity (9 12) State: Varsity (23 30) (Team picture on page 80) VARSITY GOLF Adams County Golf Meet: (8 12) City Park Inv.: (10 12) Flatirons Country Club Inv.: (4 4) Greeley Inv.: (21 30) Broomfield Inv.: (10 12) EPHS Inv.: (16 19) Fairview: (4 4) Fort Collins Inv.: (26 27) Fort Collins: (1 2) District: (9 11) (Team picture on page 81) Golf and cross-country 37 FOOTBALL 1 Win, 8 Losses Estes Park Opponent 32 Frederick 0 6 Valley 28 22 Brush 50 16 Erie 49 14 Weld Central (OT) 20 14 Platte Valley 21 20 University 35 8 Roosevelt 26 14 Windsor 21 (Team picture is on page 82) FULL SPEED AHEAD. Endzone in sight. Mark Bana (right) speeds toward the goal. Frederick’s Lennie Martinez (28) attempts to stop the play. TOUCHDOWN! Erie defenders surround Rod Rudel (2) (below) as he snares a touchdown ’Cats end disappointing season After a promising debut, in which the Bobcats destroyed the Frederick Warriors 32-0, the season was all downhill as the Bobcat football team wound up with a 1-8 record, identical to last season. Though the win-loss column didn’t show it, there were some very close games. Three games were lost by a single touchdown. Homecoming was lost for the third year in a row, this season at the hands of the Erie Tigers. Probably the biggest disappointment of the season was the overtime loss to Weld Central. From the first play of the season to the final gun, the John Brandly to Rod Rudel passing attack kept the ’Cats close in most of the games. By the end of the season, the Brandly- Rudel connection had set two state records. Bobcat quarterback, Brandly, threw 262 times for 111 completions, which is a record for passes attempted and completed. Rudel caught 43 passes for 925 yards, which is a record for receiving yards. Chris Backstrum, another receiver, also had a banner year. Backstrum snagged 36 passes for 457 yards and finished third in the Welco in receiving yards. “This year we had a better total team effort, which we didn’t have in the past,” commented Head Coach Perry Black. “I think the Frederick and Windsor games showed what we really could do. At times we didn’t play to our potential, but we did have a good ball club this year.” One player, Rudel, was named to the first team All-Welco and All-State squads. All-Welco Honorable Mention honors went to Mark Pallissard, Backstrum, and Brandly. The season officially ended at the Fall Sports Awards Night. The Gold Helmet Award for outstanding lineman was awarded to Mark Pallissard, while Rudel received the Gold Helmet Award for outstanding back-receiver. Frank Stetson was recognized as the most improved offensive player and Dale Vinzenz the most improved defensive player. The awards closed as Jim Dickinson received the Bonecrusher award. FRIENDLY ADVICE. Jim Dickinson (above) listens intently as Coaches Perry Black and Dave Martin give him instructions for the defense. BOMBS AWAY. Quarterback John Brandly (16) (left) launches one of his patented throws against the Erie Tigers during homecoming, as Chris Kesson (82) of Erie closes in. Football 39 Inexperience hampers cagers Although working with a lack of experience and height, the EPHS girls’ basketball team finished the 79-80 season with a record of 10-10 overall and a 6-6 record in regular league play. Facing such opponents as the Weld Central Rebels, with three members near or over six feet, gave the team a true test of their ability, as their tallest member, Cathy Sinner, sported a height of only 5'9 . In preseason, the cagers played four games, ending with a 2-2 record. During the regular season, the girls were plagued with inconsistency. They lost to some of the poorer teams in the league and yet beat some of the stronger teams, according to Head Coach Joan Siuszinski. In tournament play, the girls ended the season with two wins and two losses. The first sub-district play-off. held here on March 3. pitted the girls against the Erie Tigers. In a solid game the girls advanced to the sub-district tournament with a 51-34 victory. In their next game, they lost to Weld Central 35-32. In the match the ’Cats played a slow, ball control game which kept them in the running READY FOR ACTION. Karen Dcrmody and Jan Johnson enter the gym with their basketballs and prepare for warm-up drills. until the last few minutes. Weld Central was the eventual winner of the tournament. The consolation game had the girls up against Fort Lupton. Again, the cagers played a slow game; here, however, the ’Cats came out on top by a score of 32-27. The Bobcats then fought Windsor on March 8 for the consolation championship, and lost to the Wizards 37-33. The season marked a turning point for the girls with the formation of a freshman team to supplement the JV and varsity teams. Jan Johnson, a eager, for four years, ended her high school basketball career with a third consecutive All-Welco ranking and an honorable mention for All-State. Johnson was the ‘Cats’ leading scorer, averaging 16 points per game. Her season high was 28 points against Frederick. Overall, Coach Siudzinski said that the girls “handled the pressure and really played well.” GIRLS' BASKETBALL 10 wins. 10 losses Estes Park Opponent 41 Weld Central 61 56 Gilpin County 6 40 Platte Valley 66 66 Berthoud 43 46 Frederick 11 62 Valley 50 27 Fort Lupton 49 31 Platte Valley 48 59 Erie 44 33 Weld Central 58 44 Highland 49 59 Berthoud 45 51 Roosevelt 25 65 University 32 48 Eaton 52 51 Erie 34 32 Weld Central 35 32 Fort Lupton 27 33 Windsor 37 (Team picture is on page 83) THE LONG REACH. Everyone is captivated as Suzy Nichol reaches for a shot at the basket and the extra needed points in the Fort Lupton game, which the 'Cats lost 49-27. 40 Girls' basketball GO FOR IT. Jan Johnson reaches high for the ball in a game against Fort Lupton. Johnson ended her high school basketball career by leading the girls in scoring. WHAT IS THAT? Members of the Estes and Fort Lupton teams gaze intently at the basketball as Jan Johnson concentrates on simply making the basket. RING OF FIRE. Members of the girls' team look on as no one is sure which way the ball may go in the game, one of the tournament matches against Fort Lupton. which the Bobcats finally won. 32-27. Girls' basketball 41 ends 7-10 IN STEP. Concentration is visible on Kerwyn Mabie’s face as he leaps over Weld Central's Jeff Brnak to get off a shot. EASY BUCKET. John Brandly drives the baseline for a basket in a victory over Eaton. Bumpy b’ball season The varsity boys’ basketball team went through an up and down season, ending with a 7-10 record. Preseason went well for the cagers, as they logged a record of three wins against only one loss. They scored their highest margin of victory in the first game, against Lyons. 81-52. Losing the next game to Platte Valley, they came back, and by the slim margin of one point, defeated Fort Lupton 63-62. A 50 percent shooting average highlighted the win over Berthoud in the fourth preseason game. Leading scorer John Brandly hit a career high of 33 points in the game, sinking 48 percent of his shots. After the first four regular season games, the Bobcats had earned a 2-2 record, losing to Valley and Fort Lupton. and defeating Frederick and Eaton. The rest of the season proved disappointing, as the ’Cats won only two of the nine games, beating Berthoud and Roosevelt. Although they lost the subdistrict qualifying game to Valley, they showed their best effort in unity and cooperation. The JV team fared better, winning all but their third and last games to record a 13-2 finish. Despite the varsity team’s record, two of its members, both seniors, were elected to the All-Welco team by the member coaches of the league. Brandly, a guard, was voted first string, joining nine other Welco players. He averaged 15.7 points per game, totaling 248 points for 16 games, and sank 45 percent of his shots and 64 percent of his free throws. He ended up the ninth leading scorer in the Welco. Rod Rudel, a forward was one of 13 players to be voted second string. Averaging just under 11 points a game, he was ranked 18th in the final standings. He hit 42 percent of his field goals and rebounded for an average of 16 per game. GROUP DYNAMICS. Varsity basketball players listen intently as Head Coach Dennis Snell outlines changes in defensive strategy for the second half. 42 Boys’ basketball GOLDENROD. Adding an acrobatic twist, forward Rod Rudcl maneuvers through a maze of awe-stricken Windsor players. BOYS’ BASKETBALL 7 Wins. 10 Losses Estes Park Opponent 81 Lyons 52 64 Platte Valley 73 63 Fort Lupton 62 64 Berthoud 53 72 Frederick 50 50 Valley 54 59 Eaton 39 51 Fort Lupton 60 43 Windsor 67 55 Platte Valley 70 51 Erie 57 42 Weld Central 49 51 Highland 56 79 Berthoud 69 71 Roosevelt 69 40 University 68 55 Valley 58 (Team picture is on page 84) SHOT IN THE DARK. Guard Chris Backstrum (above) soars smoothly past a flat-footed Windsor defender to score an easy bucket. PRESSURE DEFENSE. Three Bobcats (left) converge on an Eaton Red and a scramble ensues as John Brandly fights for the ball. Boys’ basketball 43 Injuries hamper small squad Injuries and lack of depth took their toll on the Bobcat grapplers in Coach David Martin’s inaugural season. In previous years as many as 35 young men went out for wrestling, but only 14 participated in 79-80. As a result. Coach Martin was able to fill only 10 of the 12 weight classes. The season started off with a fourth place finish at the Battle Mountain Tournament. The already small team was then set back, as four starters — Kevin Goracke at 145 pounds. Dave Kemmer at 126 pounds. Dave Potter at 119 pounds and Nick Willocks at 185 pounds — left for Phoenix with the band. Injuries were the next hurdle to conquer. Four team members - Jeff Carvell at 105 pounds, Joe Baker at 112 pounds. Jon Kob at 105 pounds and Jim Pinson at 145 pounds - were all lost for the season. In all the years I’ve coached, this was the first time I’ve ever had any injuries,” Coach Martin said. The later part of the season was the most grueling. The ’Cats faced the top teams in the Welco during two triple-duals. As the district tournament rolled around, two wrestlers, Neil Casey at 132 pounds and Bo Williams at 138 pounds, had good chances of advancing to state. But, this was not to be as both took fourth. Other team members failed to place. I was proud of the guys who were out this season,’’ Coach Martin noted. “They tried to learn my techniques and were a very coachable team. Even though we didn’t win more dual meets and more matches at districts, we did do better than last year,” he added. The season ended with the Winter Sports Banquet. Casey netted the awards for the most pins (20), most takedowns (30), and was the Wrestler of the Year. Williams, who led the squad in reversals (16), won the Outstanding Team Wrestler Award. Kemmer received the scholastic award and Kevin Flynn won the most escapes award (15). Coach Martin also awarded purple hearts to Baker, Carvell, Kob, and Pinson. Kemmer won a gag, Tab-Diet Cola Award for dropping from 141 to 126 pounds in six days. WRESTLING 2 wins. 10 losses Estes Park Opponent 22 Highland 42 40 Frederick 22 14 University 44 18 Windsor 43 6 Valley 58 9 Eaton 42 12 Weld Central 37 6 Fort Lupton 59 0 Platte Valley 61 30 Berthoud 27 12 Roosevelt 49 18 Erie 42 Fourth place • Battle Mountain Tournament Eighth place - Yuma Classic Tournament Twelfth place • District Tournament (Team picture is on page 85) STRRRETCH. Matmen Dave Kemmer and Dave Potter (above) loosen up before their matches at districts. Both grapplers had to wrestle matches to get into the bracket. BALANCING ACT. Senior wrestler Dave Kemmer (right) fights to maintain his balance, as Frederick's Tom Hamilton attempts to pull him back to the mat. 44 Wrestling 17 SECONDS. The school record for the fastest pin. 17 seconds, is set by Neil Casey (left) against Frederick’s Mike Gadbury. GET OFF MY BACK. U-High wrestler David Forney grimaces as Estes Park's Joe Baker (above) applies a cross face. BRUTE STRENGTH Muscle matches muscle as Kevin Goracke (left) holds his Roosevelt opponent on the mat. Wrestling 45 Intramurals attact more participants Gymnasium walls were filled with various yelps, hollers, and cheers during the early mornings of spring marking the fifth consecutive season of intramural volleyball. Not only was the season the longest, but a record number of teams participated with two more over last year’s 14 teams. Team members were forced to draw themselves out of bed for matches at 7:15 and 7:45 against each of the other teams. The matches were played to 21 points. The final tournament, which was scheduled by the teams’ won-loss record, was a close competition for best team between the Gigolos and the Trojans. The first game ended with the Gigolos over the Trojans 15-13, and the second game switched winners at 15-10. The determining round ended up the Gigolos the victors by a score of 15-4. All-Star team members were voted on by 16 teams. John Brandly, Les Wiemers. Kerwyn Mabie. Mark Bana, Mark Nicholson and David Denning were voted for the first team. The second team was comprised of Frank Stetson. Tim Potter, Dale Vinzenz. Rodney Rudel, Jan Johnson and Jeff Arnold. Also winning special awards were Brandly for the most valuable player and Potter for the hardest hitter. Coach Joan Siudzinski, who organized the program, noted ‘‘this was the best year for participation and sportsmanship. Every year the interest is growing larger.” EARLY MORNING STRETCH Giving a mighty stretch. Alpha-Omegan Hans Rits-chard (above) strains to block a ball out of his reach. REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS Trojans 15-0 Gigolos 14-1 The Team 12-3 Screaming Demons 11-4 Cap’n Chrunchers 11-4 Whales 10-5 M A S H 9-6 Magnificent 7 7-8 Alpha Omega 7-8 Goons 6-9 Mutations 5-10 Freak Patrol 5-10 RAF. 4-11 96ers 3-12 Intellectuals 1-14 Bottoms Up 0-15 46 Intramural volleyball TRAPEZE ARTIST. M A S H members Eric Northeutt and David Hanes (above) display true grit. WHO WAS THAT MASKED MAN? A cleverly disguised Gigolo (left) returns a volleyed ball. Intramural volleyball 47 Girls cop ‘AA’ 2nd After an extremely successful season, the girls’ track team went on to place their highest ever in the state meet. The team was nosed out of first place by a mere point by Centauri during the meet, which was held at Grand Junction May 16 and 17. Estes tracksters qualified for state in twelve events and garnered points in seven of those events. Elisabeth Menning placed first in the 3000 meter and second in the 1500 meter run. The 1500 meter relay team, consisting of Karen Dermody. Steff Ebel. Joy James and Dawn Koretko, placed second. James placed second in the 400 meter run, while Koretko placed third in the 300 meter hurdles. Finally, Cathy Sinner placed sixth in the shotput and Mollie Ebel placed sixth in the 100 meter dash. The team’s strength seemed to lie in its youth. However, the only two seniors on the team. Steff Ebel and Sinner, were both strong contenders all season, including the state meet. The rest of the team consisted of a majority of freshmen and sophomores, whom Coach Doug Max expects to improve vastly with each year. The spring sports picnic was held Wednesday. May 21. Those receiving awards were Steff Ebel -most inspiring, Koretko - most improved. Lori Henderson - pain, agony and torture award, and Menning - most valuable team member. I PUTTING IT TOGETHER. Cathy Sinner summons all her strength to hurl the shotput. TIME OUT. The two mile run is forgotten by a tired Elisabeth Menning as she relaxes with a good book after her event is completed. 48 Girls’ track CROSSING THE BAR. Arching over the bar poses no problem for Dawn Koretko as she clears it with room to spare before falling into the mat in the high jump. ELUSIVE EXCHANGE. A strained look crosses Angie Coale’s face as she prepares to receive the baton from teammate Karen Dermody during the sprint medley relay. GIRLS’ TRACK Valley Invitational (4th of 16) Estes Park 79. Berthoud 44 Windsor Invitational (3rd of 11) Lyons Relays (1st of 7) Northern Division (1st of 6) District (1st of 13) State (2nd of 31) (Team picture is on page 86) GONNA TRY NOW. Exhaustion is close to overcoming Lori Henderson as she pushes doggedly on toward the finish line. Girls’ track 49 PRECARIOUS POSITION. Soaring to a district pole vault record of 14'3'. Rod Rudel prepares to push off for his return to earth. He went on to place second at the state meet. AIRBORNE. Pete Dunmire readies to touch down on the second phase of the triple jump. Boys finish 6th at state meet The return of Head Coach Doug Max seemed to make a difference for the boys’ track team as they finished one of the best seasons ever. Their fourth place showing at the district meet was noteworthy, but did not stand out among their numerous high placings. What did stand out was the extraordinary talent of senior Rod Rudel. He was the only person to break a school record, and did so in three different field events. Rudel set new standards in the high jump. 6'5 ; pole vault. 14'3 ; and triple jump, 44'8 . Other valuable team members included Pete Dunmire in the triple and long jumps. Jeff Arnold throwing the shot and discus. Harry Schroeder and Matt Coale over the hurdles, and Mark Bana in the sprints. Capping a successful season for the tracksters was a sixth place performance at the state meet in Grand Junction. Rudel scored 24 points by capturing first, second, and third in the triple jump, pole vault, and high jump, respectively, while Dunmire managed a point for sixth place in the triple jump. This two-man team achieved the highest rank at state for the boys since 1948. At the annual track picnic Bo Williams received the most inspirational award, and Dunmire was accredited the most improved title. Rudel was understandably crowned the most valuable performer. OUT FOR THE SEASON. A bandaged Dave Switzer applies more suntan lotion as he eyes district competition from the sidelines. 50 Boys' track BOYS’ TRACK Roosevelt Relays (5th of 8) Berthoud 83. Estes Park 59 Roosevelt Invitational (4th of 20) Lyons Relays (2nd of 8) Northern Division (3rd of 6) District (4th of 13) State (6th of 34) COED TRACK Fort Lupton Invitational (3rd of 13) Erie Coed Relays (1st of 6) (Team picture is on page 87) MENTAL EFFORT. Jeff Arnold (left) helps’ the shot put while teammates Frank Stetson and Mark Pallissard judge the throw. OFF AND RUNNING. One lap awaits Kevin Halsey (above) as he starts from the blocks. HIGH HURDLER A stern look of concentration carries Blayne Patrick (left) over a hurdle at the district meet. Boys’ track 51 Baseballers end season at 6-8 More consistency showed in the play of the Estes baseball players as they ended their second Welco league season with a record of 6-8. Up from the 2-14 mark they sported in their first conference go-round, the Bobcats were among the most improved teams in the league. Red hot at the season’s start. Head Coach Jerry McMurry’s ’Cats were in the running with the league leaders. Weld Central was the first regular season victim, losing the opener, 18-6. In a dual with Windsor, the ’Cats dropped the first game 8-6, only to bounce back and garner the nightcap 15-5. Another twinbill, this time against Highland, highlighted both the batting and the pitching aspects HARD THROWER. Giving his all. Joel Frederickson (above) works hard to hurl a strike. FOLLOW THROUGH With long ball intentions. Kerwyn Mabie (right) completes his swing. of the Bobcats’ game with scores of 12-0 and 9-4. Bobcat firepower also came through against Frederick, as the Estes nine emerged victorious, 10-4. Disappointment, however, became a key term to the team in the second half of the season as the ’Cats came out on top only once and went down to defeat on seven occasions, thus endowing the baseballers with a final tally of 6-8. Several Bobcats earned Welco recognition. Arnie Johnson made the Northern Division team at shortstop. Defensive standout Jim Dickinson, a catcher, also made the Northern nine. Estes placed Kerwyn Mabie. at both his pitching and third base positions, on the All-Welco squad. Second baseman Mark Nichol- son led the way in batting with a strong .384 average, pacing the team for the second straight year. Home run production leaders were Nicholson and Mabie, knotted at five each. BASEBALL 6 Wins. 8 Losses Estes Park Opponent 18 Weld Central 6 4 Windsor 8 15 Windsor 5 12 Highland 0 9 Highland 4 10 Frederick 4 8 Erie 11 2 Berthoud 16 11 Berthoud 5 5 University 8 5 University 6 0 Fort Lupton 5 0 Eaton 3 1 Eaton 2 (Team picture is on page 88) 52 Baseball DETERMINATION. With bat in hand. Hans Kell doggedly waits for the next pitch to come. HOLD ON. Les Wiemers stays close to the bag to try to hold his University opponent. SHORT STEP. Wiping his mouth, shortstop Arnie Johnson looks on during the Erie game. Baseball 53 so ■■■■■■ BLACKTOP BASKETBALL. Kevin Prim-rose. Randy Robertson and Keith Stringham (above) enjoy a quick game of basketball. STRIKE. A swing and a miss, as Mindy Smith (right) enjoys a game of tennis on the Stanley Park courts. - 1? 56P wiu.0 Auiyju TIDDLY-WINKS. Leisure sports are not just for the out-of-doors. Pete Dunmire. Hans Ritschard and Dan Grigan (above) show their tiddlying skills in the computer room. C’MON DOWN. A jumping catch and the Frisbee returns to earth, as Lisa Friedrich (right) finds fun and frolic playing Frisbee at the baseball picnic in Stanley Park. 54 Leisure sports Students enjoy seasonal sports According to “ABC’s Wide World of Sports,” sports are, “the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat.” But many Park High students have found that sports can be leisurely activities also. Whenever there is time or good weather, students find something to do. The cool fall weather finds students hiking amongst the aspens or striding the forests, gun in hand, searching for the perfect prey. As soon as the first snowflake falls, ski fever hits the high school. Skiing is probably the overall favorite pastime of almost everyone. It doesn’t matter if it’s cross-country or downhill, on a trail or down a slope, 99 percent of Park High School goes ski crazy. All good things must come to an end, including ski season. But, as skiing leaves, spring and summer activities begin. Frisbees fly from sunup to sundown. Sailors and fishermen take to the waters. Stanley Park is deluged with basketball players, tennis fanatics, and softball games. Many times during the year, one can find any number of games and activities inside the school. Backgammon boards, jigsaw puzzles, and tiddly-winks are just a few of these pastimes. No matter what the time or season, leisure sports at Park High School touch almost everyone in school. It’s not the “thrill of victory or the agony of defeat”; it’s the pleasures of fun and frolic. BALES OF FUN. Kara Saldeen straddles a hay bale at the Ski Day obstacle course. SILENT MACHINES. Recreational vehicles of every size and description can be found in the parking lot during school. Leisure sports 55 COMPUTE. Pete Dunmire looks up with surprise while punching out a computer program. to learn Schoolwork is probably the least liked part of school. As unbelievable as it sounds though, academics is the main reason why we are all brought together under one roof. With sports, plays, clubs and banquets, it was easy to shirk given assignments. But. after the fun the unavoidable had to be met head on. Learning oftentimes became enjoyable for students and faculty alike. The French class travelled to the Denver Art Museum to see the French Impressionists exhibit. American cultures students read James Michener's book Centennial.” and they trekked to the Greeley area to visit a number of places mentioned in the book. Freshman science students participated in the fourth annual egg drop competition. Difficult classes seemed to abound. American government, advanced math and computer programming offered students a challenge. Other students opted to take easier courses and were spared excessive homework. With so many activities, finding time for homework was always rough. Most students procrastinated but always seemed to get their work completed on time. 56 Academics division page PINNED. Yearbook editor Elisabeth Men-ning (left) gleefully assigns page spreads. ALMOST READY. The final production stage of the Mountaineer is opaquing pages and stripping in half-tones. Ken Porter watches as Mr. Keith and Adam Arnold (below) apply the finishing touches at the Trail Journalists report fruitful year Publications had another successful year. As a result of the “publicators,” who often worked until the wee hours of the morning, they amassed a number of state and national awards. For the fourth consecutive year, the yearbook staff received a gold medal for the 79 edition of the Whispering Pine from the Colorado High School Press Association. Golds go to staffs who make the most effort to eliminate shortcomings from previous years and who most closely meet the standards of Columbia Scholastic Press Association. The Mountaineer received a rating of Honorable Mention from the Colorado Press Association for general excellence in Class I (schools with enrollment under 500). In national competition. CSPA gave the Mountaineer a first place rating for 1979 issues submitted. The Mountaineer underwent several major changes. The format was changed from magazine style to tabloid. In addition, for the first time advertisements became a part of the Mountaineer. This helped alleviate the limited budget. At the awards banquet held May 22. Adviser Bob Keith presented meritorious service awards from the CU School of Journalism to photo editor Kevin Kester. editors Lynne Yancey and Adam Arnold, and yearbook editor Elisabeth Menning. Yancey and Arnold, as senior editorial board members, received bound volumes of the Mountaineers. DOUBLE NEGATIVE. Checking film is a job for photographers Kevin Kester and Ken Porter. Publications 57 Club numbers grow Hordes of people flocked to five of the established extra-curricular academic organizations, raising their memberships greatly over last year’s total. The other club, Thespians, was organized by Mr. David Flom and admitted to the school’s roster of organizations. Althought Thespians had no meetings other than to collect the $5 entrance fee, the play “The Curious Savage” was Thespian cast. Spanish Club enjoyed the largest membership at 63 people and also sponsored quite a few dinners. The annual pinata party at Christmas boasted many pinatas, including a pickle and a rice-filled maggot. An opening picnic at Stanley Park in September and a final party with the French Club in May rounded out the year’s activities. The French Club also sponsored many banquets and dinners including an October picnic with cheeses, quiche, and chocolate eclairs. Another highlight was the January Mardi Gras celebration, complete with chocolate mousse and cream puffs. HEAVE HO. A stalled car presents a problem for bedecked speech team members Martha Kemmer. Rich Slizeski and Kelly Maher (right) at a Fort Collins speech meet. BUSINESSMEN S LUNCH. Heavy eating tops the agenda for a lunchtime meeting of the Future Business Leaders of America (below), while Lisa King diets and presides. National Honor Society was also notorious for holding meetings during lunch, planning their activities. Community service was the club’s aim with a tutoring program, blood drive and trash collecting. Members also sold memo boards to fund their annual steak picnic. Another club famous for lunchtime meetings was the Future Business Leaders of America. Besides attending an FBLA leadership conference at Loveland, the club travelled to Denver to tour the Denver Post and the Mint. Traveling to different meets took up all the time for the speech team, where individual members won many awards for presentations of poetry, humor, oral interpretation, original oratory and debate. Richard Slizeski was a qualifier for state, placing seventh out of 72. 58 Academic organizations ANIMAL CRACKERS. Chocolate Mousse is sampled by giggling French Club members Dayna Hender. Nancy Eisenhauer. Carolyn Backstrum and Lisa Pedersen (left) at a luncheon. BATTER UP. Japanese baseball style is displayed as Kazuko Okada (below) attempts to break a pickle-styled pinata at the Spanish Club Christmas party. GRIN AND BEAR IT. Although in great pain. Matt Coale (above) smiles bravely as he loses a pint of blood at the National Honor Society-sponsored blood drive. FATHER TIME. Where nature left off. Mr. David Flom (left) adds, as Kevin Kester receives a bushy mustache for the Thespian-produced “The Curious Savage.” Academic organizations 59 BUT WHAT IF? With a question on her lips. Julie Gorackc (right) talks with Miss Mary Ann Varanka concerning her physical science assignment in the library. THE THINKER. James Freeland (below) takes a moment out from his notetaking to ponder the complexities of life and the hardships of being a freshman. CONCENTRATION. Trying to recall her scientific knowledge. Melissa Yancey (above) pauses during a physical science exam, a required class for freshmen. I WOULD RATHER BE PACKING. Rolling his eyes upward, Tony Wille (right) is far away from the work in front of him as he dreams of glacier fields and hiking in the sun. 60 Freshman academics Tougher standards mark frosh year Arrival at Estes Park High School for a freshman can be anything but a pleasant experience. Such horrors as longer classes and No-Excuse Spelling Lists confront the freshman and are difficult for some students. Also reading such literature as Shane” and Romeo and Juliet” was foreign to some students. The normal day for an eighth grader was composed of seven separate hours. In high school the day has one less hour and a longer time for each class. Although this may cause the classes to be more tedious for some, it also allows the teacher to include more in the lesson plan. In 79-80 the students were also subject to a new teaching approach in English, which included the No-Excuse Spelling List and a Writing Style Manual. The Manual lists some helpful points: how to do compositions, outlines, and block business letters and also gives the requirements for all writing assignments. The Spelling List, which each student had to master, included such words as etymology and microfiche. The freshman’s day also included such fascinating experiments as an egg drop in the spring. The egg drop is comprised of dropping an egg from great heights in a container of the student’s choice. The egg surviving the highest fall wins the contest. However, the year was not all bad. As freshmen, the students received their first large responsiblity as they were trusted to do their homework without signed sheets from the parents. They were also able to see what high school life was like. With more sports and acitivites than the middle school, high school offered a whole new realm of after-class diversion. The importance of grades first became true in the freshman year as students realized that all of their grades will be seen by people screening for college applicants. Feelings differ greatly as the students look back, from an I can’t wait to be a sophomore and pick on the freshmen” attitude to one of it was great, I really enjoyed it” attitude by another student. Overall, the truth for the freshman year was the same as for any other; it is only what one makes of it. LOVE AND LIFE. Trent Jansen loses himself in his copy of Romeo and Juliet during a freshman English class. Freshman academics 61 Grades plague sophs early on Academically, the sophomores started off on the wrong foot with 20 receiving the grade of F and 37 pulling D’s the first semester. Many factors were attributed to this, such as lack of interest, lack of study skills and not having adjusted to what was expected of them. However, second semester seemed to tighten up as eligibility factors were being discussed. Biology, a class taken by all sophomores, saw a new face partway through the first quarter. Mr. Tom Hardgrove said his good-byes and Miss Grade Clark became a part of the EPHS teaching staff. Environmental studies highlighted the year as the students enjoyed the spring air for this unit. The English department underwent drastic changes in its curriculum. Besides the no-excuse spelling lists given to all grades, all sophomores were required to do research reports. These reports were GET THE SIGNAL. Unknown to Lisa Abrames. Doug Evans (above) convinces the camera that she needs to get the signal in English II. GRUESOME GRIMACE. Being careful not to touch the frog. Jona Phipps (right) hopes she doesn't get warts in biology. 62 Sophomore academics to be shorter replicas of term papers, which are required in many junior and senior English classes. In past years all students were required to complete two and one-half credits of social studies for graduation. Students in the Class of ’82 will be required to earn three units of social studies for the completion of high school. Included in the 22 credits needed are first aid. health and sophomore careers. These classes are required during the second year of high school. First aid provides the knowledge and care needed to handle emergency situations when medical assistance is not readily available. The sophomore career unit’s purpose is to help the student to plan for college or choosing a job. Conducting job interviews and exploring the labor market are also included in this four and one-half week class held opposite first aid. ALL WRITE. Staring into space. Angie Coale (left) enters the world of taking notes as she prepares herself for test-taking. I CANT BELIEVE MY EYES. Lisa Wenger (below) grimaces at the camera as she crams for a surprise pop quiz. REEDING BETWEEN THE LINES. In preparation for Canon City competition, Claudia Jensen (above) gives total concentration. THE INCREDIBLE HULK. Fording the river for an outdoor biology project causes Griff Ellinsburg (left) to look monstrous. Sophomore academics 63 Junior year stresses diversity Most high school students will agree that the junior year is by far the most grueling. Juniors find that they have taken the majority of their required courses. As a result, they are able to adjust their courses to fit their interests. College-bound students found themselves virtually bowled over with difficult classes. In physics and chemistry, students were required to sift through vast amounts of data and put the deciphered results into lab books. Those pursuing mathematics had a wide choice of class offerings. Upon completing geometry, juniors could take either survey of math, a college entrance exam preparatory class, or Algebra II. Courses in computer programming were also available. Prospective English majors had a particularly difficult class to contend with: American Cultures. MONFORT MANIA. Entranced by cattlefeeding procedures at Monfort. Mary Cate Patterson. Lisa Friedrich and Paula Pochop (above) ogle during the Centennial field trip. MEETING OF MINDS. Diplomats Mark Willcoxen, Laura Rejeskc and Todd Copper (right) consider the plight of their mock country during a simulation in Cultures. Traditionally a tough course. Cultures became even more rigorous when the English curriculum changes were instituted. Juniors were required to learn 100 words on the No-Excuse Spelling List, and they had to write a sophisticated research paper. Three new seminars were offered in conjunction with Cultures. American Dream, social reform and Centennial delved into the inner workings of American life. Students who took the optional Centennial course agreed that the year was highlighted when the group took a field trip to eastern Colorado. Students opting for a vocational trade had the opportunity to learn from first-hand experience at the Larimer County Voc-Tech Center located in Fort Collins. Still other juniors decided to fill their schedules with electives such as P.E. and band, thus alleviating much stress and strain. SWAB JOCKEY. Showing hidden cleaning talents, John Dobler concludes a trying chemistry experiment with a swipe of a brush. 64 Junior academics REACHING FOR KNOWLEDGE. Continu-ing her quest for truth. Sally Schneidkraut (left) seeks information from her partner’s lab book. IT ALL ADDS UP. With a flurry of fingers. Debbie Dike (above) totals a seemingly endless list of numbers in office practice. STRESS AND STRAIN. Cautious optimism turns into dismay as junior Matt Coale (left) watches his bridge crack prematurely in the annual bridge-building contest sponsored by the high school science department. Junior academics 65 HANG IN THERE. Studies get the best of Ken Porter as he collapses over a table. Seniors wind down classwork Looking back over their four years of high school, most seniors agreed that the amount of studying they did as seniors was considerably less than in previous years. Classes such as P.E.. shop, band and choir headed the list of senior favorites. Another popular pastime in lieu of a difficult course was to become a teacher’s aide. By the time second semester arrived, senioritis had infected nearly every member of the Class of ’80, and many seniors dropped academic classes in favor of the above options. One change was implemented in the 1979-80 senior curriculum. This was the revision of the college board grammar course. The first semester class was composed of one quarter of ACT-testing preparation and one quarter of speed reading. Other skills briefly included were discussion techniques and job application procedures. Although no grammar was taught during the course, most seniors felt they benefited more from the skills they learned than they would have from a grammar review. Aside from college board grammar, course offerings to seniors were basically unchanged. Government remained the only course required during the senior year to graduate. In the math department, survey of math was most popular among seniors. EG-101 also offered an attractive alternative, since CSU gives college credit for the course. Boasting 108 graduates, the Class of ’80 became the largest class ever to graduate from Estes Park High School. And with dropping enrollment trends among upcoming classes, it is likely to hold that record for quite a while. 66 Senior academics CURE FOR THE COMMON COLD. A revelation is close for a bespectacled Jim Evans as he nears the completion of an involved experiment during his sixth hour chemistry class. TELL IT LIKE IT IS. Kim Mabie (above) voices her opinion of her assignment to Mark Cross. PHOTO PLAY. First hour grammar class (left) takes a break to admire senior pictures. CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING Joe Clements attempts to capture his inspirations on paper. Senior academics 67 Voc-Techers travel an extra 30 miles Students attending the Voc-Tech school in Fort Collins travelled 30 miles farther than they did last year, as a result of the highway reconstruction of the Narrows. For these brave souls, the alarm clock rang at 6 a.m., and the bus roared into action at 7 for the 55 mile trip to the Valley. Sometimes they wonder if it’s worth it. But then again. Voc-Tech gives them the ability to work at and be successful in a trade once they graduate. The number of students willing to put up with the early hours and long bus rides is declining over the years. Only 12 Estes Park students attended this year, compared to 25 in 1977 and 21 in 1978. Rattling around in the near empty bus were Jerry Boomsma and Paul Lord, auto mechanics; Ty Ricker, electronics; Peggy Durward and Sue Shilhan, data processing; and Martha Kilbourn and Kim Moody, health careers. Other classes available at Voc-Tech include such diverse courses as horticulture, drafting, nursing and carpentry. An informal atmosphere contributes to Voc-Tech’s special appeal. A spirit of cooperation exists, as students and teachers can converse like good friends, and everyone learns from each other. The students, ranging in age from high school juniors and up, attend three-hour sessions every day. The sessions may include both classroom and on-the-job instruction. The Voc-Tech center serves students from seven schools in three school districts—Poudre, Fort Collins, Rocky Mountain, Loveland. Thompson Valley, Berthoud and Estes Park. This year, the center published their first newspaper, called “The Voc-Tech Voice.” Eight issues were published. Junior Ty Ricker commented, “I learned a lot down there, and I’ll really be able to use my knowledge in the future.” FARMING FUN. Valley youngsters (right) visit the Petting Farm which was operated by the vocational agriculture students. MASTER MECHANICS. Jerry Boomsma and Paul Lord (below) check electrical circuits as part of their auto mechanics class. 68 Voc-Tech ELECTRIFYING EXPERIENCE. Ty Ricker (above) explores the world of electronics as he solders an integrated circuit. PROGRAMMED FOR ACTION. Punching in a program sets Sue Shilhan (left) up for action in her data processing class. Voc-Tech 69 UP TO HIS NECK. Escape from 6000 birthday balloons is Hans Ritschard’s main thought. The so-called “Me Decade” went out kicking and screaming at Park High School as students asserted their own personalities more independently during the 1979-80 school year than in the last few. Class personalities as well as personal attitudes came strongly to the surface. For the most part, all four were either apathetic, disorganized. or both. For example, the only activity the seniors wanted to participate in as a group was graduation. The other three classes were so stricken by the various scholastic maladies that even if an activity were attempted, so few members would participate that most of the energies were for naught. Clubs were also doing less, with memberships dropping and the amounts of club business going down. Most of these problems were due to individual students. Because many were caught up in discovering what they really wanted for themselves. they didn’t have time for their class. However, as what most found out about themselves served to make them happier, the sacrifices the groups had to make were worth it. The new feelings also changed attitudes toward athletics, as fewer people went out for sports. Certainly, the school year was enhanced by those students expressing their opinions. Overall, it was good for all of the people in school — both students and staff. 70 People division page ROUND TABLE LUNCHEON. Even though the aim to eat is unanimously achieved, the expressions of senior boys (clockwise from left) Frank Stetson. Biff Steam, Jeff Arnold. Pete Dunmire. Rod Rudcl. Adam Arnold, and Jim Evans show differing thoughts. Activities taper off TRICKY TOSS. Carefully releasing his egg. Chris Backstrum concentrates in the egg toss at the class competition during homecoming. Members of the Class of ’80 finished up after four years of activities and various money-making projects. Some of their larger undertakings were not notable financial successes. These included the infamous Bobcat windbreakers. keyrings, and seat cushions. Other projects that did bring in some revenue were numerous bake sales and the spaghetti supper held during their junior year. Income from their business affairs helped to subsidize many activities, including a prom and four homecoming floats. In the 1979 homecoming contests, the seniors gained third place in the float building, took fourth in the class competition, and garnered a first place in the hall decorations. Several members were given recognition for scholastic achievements. In September. Adam Arnold. Dan Grogan. Mindy Smith and Lynne Yancey were notified that because of their scores on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, they had qualified to be Commended Merit Scholars. Class President Jim Evans was nominated and accepted to the Air Force Academy. He was also granted a ROTC scholarship. Dave Kemmer was also granted ROTC commendations. Yancey was designated as a candidate for the Presidential Scholarship. She was one of 1000 students across the country to be considered for the honor. Heading up the senior leadership besides Evans were Vice-President Jan Johnson. Secretary-Treasurer Ann Houtz and representative Brian Sullivan. Senior activities 71 Senior activities CINDY ACTON. Cheerleading. French Club, show choir, select choir, volleyball, plays. PATRICK ADAMS. Pep band, jazz band. All-State Band. Wclco Honor Band. band. ADAM ARNOLD. Student Council. National Honor Society. E Club, class officer. Spanish Club, publications, select choir, track, football, plays, baseball. Student Council vice president. Commended Merit Scholar. Boys’ State. State Student Council Convention. JEFF ARNOLD. Pep band. E Club, class officer. Spanish Club. band, basketball, track, football, intramural volleyball. TERRY SUE ATKINS. E Club. Spanish Club, band, select choir, show choir. FCA. volleyball, swimming, basketball, track, plays, drill team, intramural volleyball. Girl Scouts. AAU swim team. STEPHANIE AUSTIN E Club. Spanish Club, volleyball, basketball, track. KAREN BAAR. Spanish Club, publications, select choir, plays, intramural volleyball. CHRIS BACKSTRUM. Mountaineering club. E Club, class officer. Spanish Club, basketball, football, plays. BARBARA BARLEEN. Select choir, show choir, volleyball, basketball, track. BRENDA BARLEEN. Select choir, show choir, volleyball, basketball, track. SUE BECKER. Spanish Club. band. FBLA. RICK BRINES. Aviation club. Spanish Club, select choir, show choir, plays. JOHN BRANDLY. E Club. Spanish Club. FCA. basketball, football, baseball, intramural volleyball. LINDA BURCAW. Spanish Club, volleyball. GINNY BURGESS Pep Band. Student Council, class officer. French Club, jazz band. Compus Life, select choir. National Honor Society. CINDY BURKE. National Honor Society. E Club. French Club. Spanish Club, basketball, track. Youth Group. YVETTE BURKITT. Band. KATHI BUSH. E Club. Spanish Club, swimming, basketball, track, football. Wrcstlerctte. TERRI CARNEY. Chcerlcading. Spanish Club. FBLA. basketball, intramural volleyball. Campus Life. CAROL CALDWELL. Volleyball, intramural volleyball. CORINNE CHENEY. E Club. Spanish Club, band, basketball. JOE CLEMENTS. Pep band. National Honor Society, math club. E Club, jazz band. band. FCA, swimming, baseball, intramural volleyball. Boys’ State. Boy Scouts. Youth Group. NANCY JO DOWNS Pep band, cheerleading. Spanish Club, jazz band. band, track, football. Campus Life. PETE DUNMIRE. Ski club, mountaineering club. National Honor Society, math club. E Club. Spanish Club, publications, track, football, plays, cross-country. STEPHANIE EBEL. National Honor Society. E Club. Spanish Club. band, select choir. FCA. volleyball, track, intramural volleyball. BOLI EMCH. Ski club. Student Council, aviation club. Spanish Club, cross-country. DEBBY ESSEX Band. FBLA. track, intramural volleyball, plays. Campus Life. JIM EVANS. Student Council. National Honor Society, math club. E Club, class officer. French Club. Spanish Club, basketball, track, football, intramural volleyball. Boys’ State. Cindy Acton Terry Atkins Brenda Barleen Rick Brines Patrick Adams Karen Baar Sue Becker Linda Burcaw JULIE FORD. Pep band, cheerleading. Student Council, jazz band. band. FBLA. volleyball, track, intramural volleyball. JOEL FREDRICKSON. Spanish Club, basketball, football, intramural volleyball, baseball. DAN GROGAN. Pep band, mountaineering club. Student Council, National Honor Society, math club. E Club, class officer, band, basketball, tennis, plays, intramural volleyball, baseball. T. J. HANES. Thespians. French Club. band, track, plays, intramural volleyball. Campus Life. Rodeo Attendent Queen. THERESA HENNIG. Volleyball. DEANN HERMAN. Volleyball, intramural volleyball. ANN HOUTZ. Student Council. National Honor Society. Thespians, publications, select choir, plays, chcerlcading mascot. ESA Outstanding Youth Award, track, basketball. Adam Arnold Chris Backstrum Debbie Birdsong Ginny Burgess Jeff Arnold Barbara Barleen John Brandly Cindy Burke JAN JOHNSON. Pep band, jazz band. band, basketball, volleyball, track, intramural volleyball. Student Council. National Honor Society. E Club, class officer. Spanish Club, select choir, show choir. GREGG JURGENS. Pep band, jazz band, band, basketball, intramural volleyball. HANS KELL. Ski club, pep band, mountaineering club. Spanish Club. band, basketball, football. Explorer Scout, baseball, intramural volleyball. DAVE KEMMER. Pep band. Student Council President. National Honor Society. E Club, class officer. Spanish Club, publications, band, select choir, football, wrestling, baseball. ROTC Army Scholarship recipient. Boys’ State. Scouts. KEVIN KESTER Math club. Thespians. E Club, publications, swimming, plays. KIRK KOFFORD. Pep band. E Club. Spanish Club. band, football, intramural volleyball. 72 Seniors Yvette Burkitt Kathi Bush Carol Caldwell Ann Carpenter Neil Casey Corinne Cheney Joe Clements Mark Cross Maria Davies Nancy Downs Pete Dunmire Peggy Durward Stephanie Ebcl Dcbby Essex Jim Evans Julie Ford Joel Fredrickson Dan Grogan T. J. Hanes Theresa Hennig Sarah Hottel Ann Houtz Jan Johnson Gregg Jurgens Hans Kell Dave Kemmer Kathy Kendrick Kevin Kcster Kirk Kofford Kevin Kvols Seniors 73 Seniors note special memories After four years in high school, most seniors have done much. Some remember the academic side. Suffering through classes or getting out of them is something that most either reminisce or agonize over. Or it could be about a special teacher who helped make some obscure social studies class more bearable or an instructor who made an already interesting course that much better. Others reflect on what made a sport or a particular athletic season interesting and what made it something to brag to their kids about or what made it something to warn their kids about. Many will recall that one special club that helped them make it through until the end of a quarter or until a vacation — the activity that made all the rest worth it. Finally, most will take much time to think about the people they spent their time with. The people they ran around with, on their time and on the school’s time, will occupy much space in remembrances. The images of these memories will not be soon forgotten, but will be kept and cherished by those who remember. Julie Ford - My senior memories of high school are the good and bad times of cheerleading. The talks at the lunch table. The fun times in band at Phoenix and Canon City. The memorable times in shorthand when Mrs. Jones lectured me for a half hour on the clothes I should wear to school and the clothes I shouldn’t wear to school (little did she know I have a few things I could say about her clothes). Ditching band and never getting caught. Ken Porter - Filling the computer room with balloons and the finest teacher I know. Mr. Donald Griffith (Griff). Joni Whitehurst -1 will remember the band coming in first place in every competition in our junior year and I will remember Canon City and the Phoenix trip to the Fiesta Bowl Parade. And I’ll never forget Charlie’s beautiful smile and his encouragement. Biff Stearn - Senior picnics under the student center skies, never making it past the seventh hole at golf practice, being chained to the choir piano, and endless publications nights. Terry Sue Atkins - Playing around at the Fiesta Bowl. Trips to old Mexico and finding out teachers make great friends. The fun times I had in volleyball, basketball, and track. All the special moments with my friends. Being last — but not least of the Atkins. Debby Essex - The senior picnic under the trees in the student center, trying to chew Skoal and look like I was enjoying it. and Mr. Whiting constantly telling me I was going to fail government because I was the Chief Ranger’s daughter. Maria Davies - I remember the lunch breaks and goofing around with Karun. Getting in trouble in Spanish class. The fun we had in Spanish Club and French Club. Getting to know the exchange students, and going to the football games on the spirit bus. Nancy Downs - Band, and all the fun trips I had, Mr. Clark especially. Mr. Black and all my friends. Kristi Leonard - Volleyball, especially winning the most games that the Estes Park volleyball team has ever won. Going to the tournaments and placing the highest that Estes has ever placed. Miss Suidzinski for being the best coach ever. All of my friends and all of the good parties. Maria Siebenaler - Sixth hour chemistry, the beach in Mexico, Going to the Fiesta Bowl and Mr. Campbell’s filmstrip festival. Kevin Kester - Filling the computer room with 6,400 balloons. Moving teachers' desks. Playing the bad guys Titus and Jonathan. All the trips to take photos for the yearbook and newspaper. Thanks to all the teachers who put up with me and all of my late excuses. Ginny Burgess - I will remember wild things in ninth grade science with Biff, Ken, and Debby, good times with air my friends, crazy things (the senior picnic) at lunch, the trip to France with Ben and Laura. John Brandly - The Mexico trip. The volleyball teams Fruits. Clones and R.A.T.H. Coach Black. Football, basketball and baseball. Messing around in chemistry. Ridiculously short haircuts four months a year. Carol D’ann Caldwell - Volleyball, the school record, coming in eighth in the Welco. Coach Siudzins-ki, the best coach! Surprising the ’79 class with our great prom. Being teased about just being the Class of ’80. Ditching school and never getting caught in six years, parties and all my friends. Steph Ebel - The Mexico trip, track practices with dad, and the interesting talks with Coach Black in the Driver Ed. car. Larry Tyson - I shall remember everything about Estes Park High School, especially the piece of paper that opens the door to the future, a diploma. Jim Evans - Filling the computer room with balloons, Mr. Volzer, flunking math tests, sports, all my friends and the good times. Kathi Bush - I’ll never forget the trouble we caused, the crazy things we did, my super friends, the great parties, the ridiculous rumors. Coach Black and the sexy blonde-haired, blue-eyed track coach. Coach Max. Adam Arnold - I’ll remember the Mexico trip, the parents who tried to coach, and publications. Arranging my schedule the second semester of my senior year so that I could do pretty much as I pleased, getting $5800 out of Drake University, one of the great coups of the last fifth of the twentieth century. Also. I won’t forget rewriting this three times. 74 Senior memories Karen Baar - My memories are our great Mexico trip. Play practices, friends, and teachers. Hans Kell - My junior year chemistry class with Mr. Wilson. Accidentally pulling the fire alarm my freshman year, before basketball parents’ night. Karun Lyngholm - I’ll remember my friends. All the fun I had in Spanish Club. Getting in and out of trouble all the time. ‘There is one time especially when the coach told us to do a suicide and we all died on the spot.’ Anita Moore - All the friendships I’ve had (both with teachers and students). my best memories of high school are the many band trips (especially the one to Phoenix), and all the rowdy sports events. Thanks everyone for making my school years memorable. Sharon Rumley - I will always remember my close friends, the crazy things we did and got away with, and causing trouble. I’ll remember my senior year and being so anxious to get out. John Murphy - For the fun years with Mr. Snell, for sixth hour chemistry with Mr. Wilson. For all the outhouses we donated to homecoming, and for all those fun nights down by the lake. Bobbi Jean Marriott - High school is a time for participating in sports and backing up your school with spirit, it’s a time to meet new friends and go out with guys! To prepare yourself for life and learn to love and respect all kinds of people. Theresa Hennig - I will always remember the classes of 76 and 77 and especially the fantastic wrestling season of 75 and 76. I will also remember being manager for volleyball and my favorite teachers —■ Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Snell, Mr. Whiting. AND Miss Siudzinski. I’ll never forget my favorite principal. Mr. Rudel. Peggy Durward - I’ll never forget Estes Park High, for all the good friends I’ve made. I’ll never forget the fun teachers and classes I took that I had fun in, and got away with everything possible. Mindy Smith - Waltzing to class, picnicking under the trees in the student center, cramming for those difficult environmental awareness tests, getting an education purely by filmstrip in Mr. Campbell’s class, opening the dance floor for all those frightened couples at the high school dances, and being so ready to graduate! Cyndy McLaren - Sixth hour chemistry, the Mexico trip. Mr. Thweet. band trips, and of course friends and teachers. Laura Schroeder - I think the things I will remember most were all the good times I had cheerleading, and bringing the school spirit back on top. And my senior year homecoming, where Chris and I were crowned homecoming king and queen. But especially I will remember being the shortest girl in the school, and having to look up to everyone, even the freshmen!! Thanks to my friends for all the good times. I will miss you all. Sue Shilhan - School wasn’t so bad after all. Thanks to Voc-Tech, which is why I’m finally learning something, to Mrs. Day. who was so sweet, Mrs. Laing who was so caring, Mr. Whiting who has great stories, and of course Mr. Rudel. who really isn’t a bad guy. Ann Houtz - Publicating all night once a month. Being involved in school activities. Sliding through my senior year. The teachers who pulled me through that last year. Joe Clements - I’ll remember the hard work, the good friends and the great times I’ve had with them, one in particular when I was up till 2:30 one night blowing up balloons. Sue Becker - The trip to Mexico, Glenn, and Mr. Eidelbach. Sarah Hottel - P.E. and all my friends. Hans Ritschard - I’ll remember the sub-zero band rehearsals, the three mile swimming workouts, and all the good times; especially though I’ll remember ordering 7,200 balloons from Ohio, while cutting math class. Lynne Yancey - I’ll remember being in plays, going to the Fiesta Bowl with the band, and all the work, fights, and fun in publications. I’ll also remember how much some people changed, especially during their senior year. Sandy VanCamp - I remember that pestilential English class with that morbid Mr. Flom. I remember show choir and all the neat times we had together. I remember all the hard work and the good times we had in “My Fair Lady.” Mrs. Irwin, you’re tops! No one could ever even try to fill your shoes. You did a lot for me and encouraged me in everything. I just want to say thanks. Miss Anderson, I doubt either of us will forget the year we had to put up with each other for three hours. I will never forget these good old days. Jan Johnson - I remember all of the fun times in basketball. There is one time especially when the coach told us to do a suicide and we all died on the spot. Kirk Kofford - Band trips, and especially sixth hour chemistry. Dave Kemmer - I’ll remember the band’s Canon City trips and the Fiesta Bowl trip. The late publications nights. The football team, IF you could call us one. Sitting at lunch and making obscene food sculptures. Watching George Carlson fly onto the wrestling mat screaming at the referee. Thank God Coach Martin came this year. And how could I forget trying to plan homecoming? It was a week of total insanity. Senior memories 75 Senior activities KRISTI LEONARD. Ski club, volleyball, track, intramural volleyball. KARUN LYNGHOLM. Spanish Club. FBLA. KIM MABIE. Select choir, volleyball, track, plays, intramural volleyball. KELLY MAHER. Student Council, math club. E Club, class officer. French Club. band. FCA. volleyball, track, speech club. Campus Life. Youth Group. Girl Scouts. BOBBIE MARRIOTT. Student Council, volleyball, swimming, basketball, track, wrestlcrcttc. Baptist Church member. CYNDY MCLAREN. Pep band. Spanish Club. band. FBLA. golf. Youth Group. National Honor Society. Girl Scouts. HILDE MICHELSEN. Ski club. Spanish Club, gymnastics, swimming, tennis. DOUG MILLER. Band. golf, intramural volleyball. ANITA MOORE. Cheerleader. Student Council. Spanish Club. band. FBLA. track, football, plays, baseball. Girl Scouts. Youth Group. JULIE MUIR. E Club. Spanish Club. band, track, plays. Youth Group. LAURA MUIRHEAD. Student Council. French Club. band. FCA. Youth Group. JOHN MURPHY Ski club. Spanish Club, basketball, track. SUZY NICHOL. Cheerleading. Student Council. E Club, class officer. Spanish Club. FCA. basketball, track, cross-country, intramural volleyball. Youth Group. National Honor Society. KRISTINA NIEDRINGHAUS. Select choir, plays. Longmont Symphony Orchestra. Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. KAZUKO OKADA. Spanish Club. band. Girl Scouts. Japan International Cultural Exchange Organization. MARK PALLISSARD. E Club. French Club. Spanish Club, basketball, track, football, baseball, intramural volleyball. JIM PINSON. Football, wrestling. Voc-Tech. KEN PORTER Student Council, math club, publications, select choir, volleyball, plays. HANS RITSCHARD. Student Council. National Honor Society, math club. E Club, class officer, jazz band. band. FCA. swimming, intramural volleyball. Boys' State. Boy Scouts. Explorer Scouts. Youth Group. RODNEY RUDEL. Pep band. Student Council. E Club. band, basketball, track, football, intramural volleyball. ESA Outstanding Youth Award. DAVID RUDISELL. Pep band. Student Council. Spanish Club. band, select choir, plays, intramural volleyball. Red Cross. SHARON RUMLEY. Spanish Club, gymnastics. wrestlerette. football, volleyball. LAURA RUSSELL. Spanish Club, select choir. LAURA SCHROEDER Cheerleader. Student Council. E Club, class officer. French Club. Spanish Club, publications. FCA. volleyball, track, intramural volleyball, ski team. Homecoming Queen. Youth Group. Hugh O'Brian Leadership Award. SUZANNE SHILHAN. Voc-Tech. MARIA SIEBENALER. National Honor Society. E Club. band. Spanish Club. FCA. volleyball, swimming. Youth Group. CATHY SINNER Cheerleader, basketball, track, intramural volleyball. RICH SLIZESKI. Ski club. Student Council. Kristie Leonard Karun Lyngholm Bobbie Marriott Cyndy McLaren Doug Miller Kim Moody National Honor Society, math club. Thespians. Spanish Club, select choir, show choir, golf, plays, speech club, intramural volleyball. Youth Group. MINDY SMITH. Pep band. National Honor Society. Thespians. French Club, publications, jazz band. band, plays. National Merit Scholar. Welco League Honor Band. Girls’ State. SCOTT SPAUR. Football, wrestling. BIFF STEARN. Select choir, show choir. French Club, publications, golf, math club, plays. ESA Outstanding Youth Award. Youth Group. FRANK STETSON. E Club, football, intramural volleyball. Boys’ State. HEIDI TANGKJAR. French Club. Girl Scouts, cross-country. DION TERMIN. Band. LARRY TYSON. Thespians, class officer. Spanish Club, select choir, show choir, basketball, plays, intramural volleyball. SANDY VANCAMP. Drill team. Spanish Club, select choir, show choir. FBLA, plays, speech club. Campus Life. Welco Honor Choir. National Forensic League. Girls' State. General Federation of Women's Club speech contest winner. Youth Group. ROELOF VAN DER BERG. Gymnastics, football, soccer. DALE VINZENZ. Select choir, show choir, basketball, football, plays, baseball, intramural volleyball. PAULA WATKINS. Pep band, class officer. Kim Mabie Valerie McMains Anita Moore Laura Muirhead Kelly Maher Hilde Michelsen Julie Muir John Murphy Spanish Club, jazz band. FBLA. FCA. plays, soccer club. JONI WHITEHURST. Drill team. FCA. Youth Group. BO WILLIAMS. Select choir, track, football, wrestling. FCA. intramural volleyball. Youth Group. LYNNE YANCEY. Cheerleader. Student Council, National Honor Society. Thespians. Spanish Club, publications, speech club, select choir, plays. Girls' State. Campus Life. National Commended Merit Scholar, drill team. ESA Outstanding Youth Award. THUMPER YOUNG E Club, basketball, football, golf. Voc-Tech. 76 Seniors Suzy Nichol Kristina Nicdringhaus Kazuko Okada Mark Pallissard Jim Pinson Ken Porter Hans Ritschard Rodney Rudcl Dave Rudisell Sharon Rumley Laura Schroeder Maria Siebenaler Cathy Sinner Rich Slizeski Mindy Smith Scott Spaur Biff Stearn Frank Stetson Brian Sullivan Heidi Tangkjaer Dion Termin Larry Tyson Sandy VanCamp Roelof van Der Berg Dale Vinzenz Paula Watkins Joni Whitehurst Bo Williams Lynne Yancey Thumper Young Seniors 77 Lack of unity hampers Juniors For a little while it looked as though the Class of ’81 had lost its “apathetic” stereotype. The Junior Class swept past the other classes and won first place ratings in the float-building and class competitions. However, the Juniors’ newly found spirit disintegrated soon after the homecoming festivities concluded. Junior Class President Matt Coale summed up the situation by saying. “I felt we really had our act together at the beginning of the year, but it all fell apart again as the year progressed.” Many prom money-raising projects were instituted throughout the year. The Junior Class sponsored events such as dances and the annual chili supper, and they sold everything from carnations to candy bars. Since only a fraction of the class participated in these events, the anticipated amount of money was not raised. Coale was assisted by Vice-President Clifford Putney and Secretary-Treasurer Lisa King. Elisabeth Menning served as class representative. Junior recipients of the ESA Outstanding Student Award were Menning and Mark Willcoxen. Summing up her thoughts of the school year, Mary Cate Patterson said, Actually this year hasn’t been much different than other years except that it’s better to be an upperclassman.” HOWDY PARDNER. Swaggering suavely. John McBride and Heidi Bigler commemorate some unsavory characters from the Old West during Mr. Dave Martin’s segment of American Cultures. Gymnastics FRONT ROW: Manager Debbie Campbell. Dawn Koretko, Coach Pat Boyle and manager Regina Lord. MIDDLE ROW: Lisa Pedersen. Karen Buffum. Caren Grady and Sally Schneidkraut. BACK ROW: Carolyn Back-strum, Lisa Abrames. Julie Goracke and Karla Porter. 78 Juniors Cheri Albrecht Joe Baker Mark Bana Jenny Barlow Stan Beckman Heidi Bigler Sara Boles Linda Brandly Kevin Burkitt Ann Clements Matt Coale Todd Copper Valerie Crowley David Denning Karen Dcrmody Jim Dickinson Debbie Dike John Dobler Dan Dull Chris Durant Vince Edwards Terry Fairbanks Gail Fredrickson Lisa Friedrich Kevin Goracke Carcn Grady Kerri Halsey David Hanes Terri Harvill Mike Haughey Debbie Henderson Cindy Hockelburg Charlie Holman Jill Jandrain Joyce Janosec |}aren Jensen Volleyball FRONT ROW: Trainer Ken Porter. VTR operator Debbie Dike, statistician Laura Rejeske. statistician Stacy Laing and manager Cindy Acton. ROW TWO: Coach Joan Siudzinski. Linda Brandly. Steph Austin. Kristi Leonard. Karen Dermody and Assistant Coach Mary Ann Varanka. ROW THREE: Jean Brandly. Kim Mabic. Mollie Ebel and Terri Harvill. BACK ROW: Jan Johnson. Terry Atkins. Carol Caldwell and Maria Siebenaler. Juniors 79 Juniors work to prevent prom from washing out DIRTY WORK. With a swipe of his cloth. Les Weimers removes the last bit of grime from a car participating in the Junior class car wash. The event was the class' first prom fund-raiser of the year. f Arnie Johnson Martha Kemmcr Lisa King Scott Kirkland Jenny Knutson Stacy Laing Jeff Legler Kerwin Mabie Tish Mandeville Bob Mathernc Cross-country FRONT ROW: Danny Gavell. Matt Haughey and Doug Evans. MIDDLE ROW: Elisabeth Menning, David Switzer, Dan Dull. Scott Anderson. Heidi Tangjkar and manager Cindy Hockelburg. BACK ROW: Pete Dunmire, Ty Lemmer. David Denning and Coach Mike Wilson. 80 Juniors John McBride Shawn McDonnell Elisabeth Menning Richard Michcner Mike Miller Doug Morrow Paul Niedringhaus Tammy Norman Eric Northcutt Alan Nugent Steve Osborn Mary Cate Patterson Paula Pochop Tim Potter Clifford Putney Laura Rcjeskc Ty Ricker Stan Sallee Sally Schneidkraut Cheryle Schwery Lora Shumaker Lance Siebert Kevin Smith Todd Smith Liz Stanley Scott Stetson Brenda Swickard Karen Van Bcbcr Lora Wagner Lisa Waller Lisa West Stan White Les Wiemcrs Mark Willcoxen Dan Williams Nick Willocks V J Golf KNEELING: Martha Kemmer. Biff Stearn. Alan Nugent. Shawn Duell, Craig Hansen. Doug Stearn. Cyndy McLaren and Heidi Bigler. STANDING: Hale Kell. Jim Mar-ranzino. Jon Steele. Brian Miller. Doug Miller and Coach Jim Williamson. Juniors 81 YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT. At the National Honor Society Halloween dance. Sergeant” Doug Smith poses in his award-winning costume. Sophomores get a spirit boost The Class of ’82 got off to a successful second year of high school by receiving a second place in homecoming float and third in hall decorations. These places were somewhat consistent as they had a second place for float and fourth in hall decorations in last year’s homecoming festivities. David James led the 95 member class, showing positive leadership with Carolyn Backstrum as his assistant. Rounding out the class government were Secretary- Treasurer Lisa Abrames and Class Representative Lisa Wenger. Eldora Ski Area was the site for the major class activity. The bus fee and lift tickets were combined for a cost of $10. Turnout was very good as 32 sophomores headed for a day out on the slopes. Beta Kappa Sorority once again presented the annual ESA Outstanding Student Awards. James and Abrames were the recipients for these presentations having shown leadership. interest in the community, active in school, good conduct and high academic standards. National Honor Society initiated only four sophomores including Abrames, James, Wenger and Jill Becker. These sophomores will be looking for another positive year next year with Blayne Patrick being elected their president in the elections held May 28. His assistants are Charlie Hix and Angie Coale. Football 82 Sophomores FRONT ROW: Randy Robertson. Jim McBride. Charlie Hix. Harry Schroeder. Roelof van Der Berg. Mike Haughey. Wally Matuszak. Sean Flynn. Dave Kemmer, Hans Kell. Kevin Halsey and Bill Becker. MIDDLE ROW: Rusty Work. Mark Cross. Kevin Flynn. Jim Dickinson. Thumper Young. Stan Beckman. Griff Ellingsburg. Vince Edwards. Mike Miller. Scott Stetson. Matt Coale. Adam Arnold. Nick Kane. Keith Stringham. John McBride and Kirk Bana. BACK ROW: Assistant Coach Doug Max. Assistant Coach Bob Johnson. Jeff Arnold. Frank Stetson. Joel Fredrickson. Tyron Mabie. Mark Pallissard. Scott Spaur. Chris Backstrum. Rod Rudcl. Jim Evans. Mark Bana. Cliff Davis. Kirk Kofford. John Brandly. Jim Pinson. Dale Vinzenz. Kevin Smith. Blayne Patrick. Assistant Coach Dave Martin and Head Coach Perry Black. ( Lisa Abrames Scott Anderson Carolyn Backstrum Bill Becker Jill Becker John Beckett Holly Benham Karen Buffum Marlene Burke Debbie Campbell Tadd Campbell Tim Carney Regan Cheney David Clark Troy Clark Angie Coale Peter Crisi Laura Dmytrenko Renee Dragon Shawn Duell Nancy Dunn Sheila Edwards Simon Edwards Nancy Eiscnhauer Griff Ellingsburg Glen Essex Doug Evans Jeff Evans Jonathon Firnhaber Kevin Flynn ______J Girls’ basketball FRONT ROW: VTR Operator Debbie Dike. Karen Dermody. Jan Johnson. Angie Coale. Suzy Nichol and VTR Operator Colleen Grady. BACK ROW: Assistant Coach Jim Williamson. Manager Caren Jensen. Claudia Jensen. Anne Kirk. Cathy Sinner. Tiffany Toppin. Molly Ebel. Manager Maria Sieben-aler. Assistant Coach Karl Ebel and Head Coach Joan Siudinski. Sophomores 83 r Peggy Gappa Bill Geik Jenny God bolt Steven Hall Julie Harding Dayna Hcnder Shannon Henderson Susan Hendrick Rob Hintz Charlie Hix David James Claudia Jensen Roy Johnson Nick Kane Hale Kell Anne Kirk Dawn Koretko Ty Lemmer Regina Lord Tyron Mabic Michele Maddalena Gary Marriott Larry Marriott Dean Martin Michelle McEneny Marty Miller Dale Mitchell Mardi Morris Shannon Mulhern Jill Nelson V_________ Boys’ basketball FRONT ROW: Rod Rudel and Chris Backstrum. MIDDLE ROW: Jim Dickinson. Roy Johnson. Mark Nicholson and Arnie Johnson. BACK ROW: Head Coach Dennis Snell. Mark Bana. Kerwyn Mabie. Eric Ewald. Jeff Arnold. Les Wiemers. John Brandly and Assistant Coach Craig Belshe. 84 Sophomores Jason Nixon Melody Oetken Blayne Patrick Lisa Pedersen Jona Phipps Karla Porter Cindy Porterfield Lynn Pratt Kevin Primrose Kevin Ratzlaff Brenda Roof Lupe Ruiz Brian Russell Kara Saldeen Brian Schaefer Kris Schlagel Harry Schroeder Kevin Schwery Barbara Siebenaler Doug Smith r David Sperry Doug Stearn Jon Steele Kris Swank David Switzer Robin Tallman T.J. Tomlinson Tiffany Toppin Nick Vacek Lisa Wenger Garth Wilson Dianna Wittig V_____________ Wrestling FRONT ROW: Vince Edwards. John Kob. Dave Potter. Rick Fox. Joe Baker. Jeff Carvell. T J. Tomlinson and Deed Rogers. BACK ROW: Nick Willocks. Kevin Flynn. Kevin Goracke. Jim Pinson. Bo Williams. Neil Casey and Dave Kemmer. Sophomores 85 Frosh afford Elitch’s excursion Winning $500 in the copper-silver war was the climax of the year for the Class of ’83. The war was a contest to see which class could get the most pennies from its members, with an equal amount of copper taken out for any silver found in the containers. The winning, a first for the freshmen, who pulled a fourth place in all of the homecoming contests, seemed to help everyone’s school spirit and set a sound financial foundation for the upcoming years. The freshmen entered Estes Park High School with around $200. After winning the war, the class decided to treat themselves to a day off. Rumors of a ski trip abounded throughout the cold weather, but. as the temperatures grew warmer it was obvious that they would have to look elsewhere. So, on May 23 the group rented two buses (50 cents per student) and were able to spend an evening at Elitch Gardens. The students also paid the balance of the bill separately, each paying for a day’s unlimited rides and admission minus the discount coupons they had been given. Freshman winners of the ESA Good Student Awards were Erik Ritschard and Annie Nichol. Class officers for the ’79-80 school year were President Wally Matuszak, Vice President Joy James and Secretary-Treasurer Lori Foote. Foote, vice president for ’80-81. noted enthusiastically. “I’m really encouraged and proud of the class p and their attitudes toward school.’’ Working with Foote will be Kasey Webermeier as president and Stephen Putney as secretary-treasurer. HORRORS. Aghast at his Typing 1 assignment. Pat Sheehy wonders whether it is fact or fallacy that someone could actually type 60 words per minute. Girls’ track FRONT ROW: Anita Moore. Lidia Haughey. Lori Henderson. Jenny Godbolt. Joy James. Virginia Denning and Mollie Ebel. MIDDLE ROW: Claudia Jensen. Kasey Webermeier. Kim Mowery. Becky Bush. Angie Coale. Annie Nichol and Karen Dermody. BACK ROW: Coach Mike Wilson. Head Coach Doug Max. Elisabeth Menning. Peggy Gappa. Julie Goracke. Cathy Sinner. Steph Ebel. Roxanne Rudel, Dawn Koretko. Beth Kammeyer. Assistant Coach Mary Ann Varanka and Assistant Coach Karl Ebel. 86 Freshmen Tom Austin Debbie Baar Kirk Bana Jeff Barleen Karen Barlow Jeff Beckett Malinda Birch Carla Birdsong Erie Bolas Kathy Boomsma Jean Brandly Cheryl Brown Bccki Bush Bobby Sue Carpenter Jeff Carvell Chris Cazan Nancy Cho Jane Clements Lori Copper Becky Cowles Steve Cox Cindy Crowley Susan Curry Franz D'Alquen Tim DeHaan Virginia Denning Don DeSanti Walter Douglas Dale Duell Mollic Ebel Anita Elic Jeff Fairbanks Sean Flynn Lori Foote Sally Ford Rick Fox v________________J Boys’ track FRONT ROW: Doug Evans. Danny Gavcll. Bill Becker. Doug Steam. Jonathon Firnhaber. David Hanes. John Kammeyer and Brian Wagner. MIDDLE ROW: Assistant Coach Mary Ann Varanka. Dan Dull. Frank Stetson. Kirk Kofford. Steve Osborn. Adam Arnold. Ty Ricker. Harry Schroeder. Bo Williams. David Switzer and Coach Mike Wilson. BACK ROW: Head Coach Doug Max. Jeff Arnold, Rodney Rudel. Mark Pallissard. Matt Coale. Blayne Patrick. Ty Lemmcr. Kirk Bana. David Denning. Pete Dunmire and Assistant Coach Karl Ebel. Freshmen 87 r Jim Freelan T Danny Gavell Julie Gorac e Linda Gosh Kevin Halsey Craig Hansen Jim Haring Tanni Harper Lidia Haughey Judy Heald Lori Henderson Kris Hockclbcrg Kendra Howard Joy James Trent Jansen Daryl Jimison Mark Jochems Karin Johnson Tom Kelly Mike Keutzcr Karol Kilker David Klaue Kevin Krauklis Kenny Kvols Dolli Legler Bret Lovenburg Inger Lyngholm Ross Madnick Bob Maitland Jim Marranzino V Wally Matuszak Jim McBride Rusty McLaren Karen McManus Brian Miller Tony Miller Baseball FRONT ROW: Jennie Knutson. Chris Backstrum. John Brandly. Dan Grogan. Mark Nicholson. Hans Kell. Arnie Johnson and Lisa Friedrich. BACK ROW: Coach Jerry McMurry. Dale Vinzenz. Joel Fredrickson. Jim Dickinson. Roy Johnson. Les Wiemcrs. Kerwyn Mabie and Tim Potter 88 Freshmen Kim Mowery Steph Muirhead Erin Murray Kati Newsom Annie Nichol Eric Norman Sabrena Parker Traci Pearson Heidie Pugh Stephen Putney Scott Pyle Kim Rambeau Tracey Ricker Shane Ring Erik Ritschard Randy Robertson Frank Roof Roxanne Rudel Sheri Ruttidge Kim Schlagel Patrick Sheehy Ruth Siebenaler Debbie Stephan Jacque Strickland Keith Stringham Tracie Thomas Brian Wagner Richard Ward Kasey Webermeier Julie White Tony Wille Mike Williamson Christa Wilson Rusty Work Melissa Yancey Penny Zahn J Flags and rifles FRONT ROW: Lisa Friedrich. Angie Coale. Lisa Pedersen. Lori Henderson. Kati Newsom. Terry Atkins, and Kara Saldeen. BACK ROW: Melody Oetkin. Sandy VanCamp. Melissa Yancey. Paul Pochop. Inger Lyngholm. Jacque Strickland. Joni Whitehearst. Caren Jensen. Sheila Edwards. Julie White. Kris Swank. T.J. Hanes and Lynne Yancey. Freshmen 89 Mrs. June Patten Director of Business Services Mrs. Jan Fletcher Secretary to the Superintendent Mr. Herb Wenger Superintendent of Schools Board faces numerous issues Among the important issues which the school board faced was the question of maintaining baccalaureate services as part of graduation week exercises. Trustees argued the separation of church and state issue, but in the end baccalaureate services remained. Board President Mike Dickinson urged his support to the service, observing that despite the constitutional mandate, there are many apparent conflicts of church and state, right down to the “In God We Trust” slogan printed on U.S. currency. Another problem which the school board faced was the rebuilding of the track. Original plans called for construction during the summer. However, additional studies showed that the cost would be much higher than anticipated — possibly as high as $167,000. The board had reached no decision at its last meeting on May 28. Another key issue was whether middle school students should switch from football to intramural soccer. They played soccer during the spring on a trial basis and it was well received. The future of middle school football is still in limbo. FINISHING TOUCHES. Board members Hillary Parrack. Barbara pause at their last regular meeting held May 28. The board tackled Nichol, Mike Dickinson. Herb Wenger, John Marks and Jim Ranglos numerous issues during the year. 90 Administration Mr. Gordon Rudel High School Principal Mr. Perry Black Assistant Principal. Driver Education. Head Football Coach BATTLE FATIGUE. Weary from a long, taxing day. Mrs. Frances Coale, office secretary, thinks about making plans for the remainder of the week. Mrs. Frances Coale Office Secretary Mrs. Nancy Condon Guidance Secretary Mrs. Ellen Downs Office Secretary Administration 91 Eligibility heads list of faculty proposals For the past several years, eligibility has been a troublesome problem for most teachers. Following six months of meetings, a faculty committee composed of seven teachers — Mike Cain, Jeanine Jones, Dawn Mellor, Joan Siudzinski, Bob Slizeski, Dennis Snell and Jim Williamson — met April 28 and divised many recommendations which they hoped the school board would approve. The eligibility policy would cover not only athletic activities, but also activites such as field trips, speech, band, choir and plays, which have no eligibility requirements. One idea was to have a computer printout with the names of students involved in all school-related activities circulated among the entire staff. Teachers would then circle the names of the students they felt should be ineligible. A student marked ineligible for two classes would become ineligible for all activities for that week. Additional decisions by the eligibility committee included a stipulation that no teacher could pull students from a class without prior approval of the supervising teacher. Standardized rules for the parking lot would also be introduced, including a $15 parking lot fee. The fee would go toward snow removal and lot maintenance with the ultimate goal of getting people to ride the bus in order to conserve energy. Miss Laura Anderson English, Spanish. Speech. Speech Coach. World Literature Miss Barbara Anton Typing Mrs. Lois Bigler Algebra. Survey of Math Miss Gracie Clark Biology Mr. Mike Cain Metal Shop. General Math. Intermediate Math. Assistant Baseball Coach Mrs. Ann Day English Mr. George Capwell Woodworking Mr. Frank Faiella Drafting. Work Study Mr. Charlie Clark Band. Music Lab, Jazz Band. Drill Team Sponsor Mr. David Flom College Board Grammar, Drama. English. Theater Arts 92 Faculty Mrs. Terry Huck Librarian Mrs. Claudia Irwin Choir, Psychology. First Aid. Music Lab. Musicals Mrs. Jeanine Jones Typing. Shorthand, Office Practice. Bookkeeping, FBLA Sponsor Mrs. Carol Maibach Home Economics. Singles Survival TEMPERA. TEMPERA. Artistic talents flow from the brush of Art Instructor Paula Laing as she applies the finishing touches to an oil painting while teaching her second period art class. Mr. Bob Keith Mrs. Paula Laing English. American Cultures. Pub Ceramics. Drawing lications Adviser Mr. Don Magnuson Art and Anthropology. World History. Geography Mr. David Martin Mrs. Cathie McCallum American Cultures, History. Guidance Counselor Football and Head Wrestling Coach Mr. Jerry McMurry Guidance Counselor. Head Baseball Coach Faculty 93 Curriculum work highlights year Students in English classes found the curriculum to be more unified. English teachers handed out to all their students a Writing Style Manual and No-Excuse Spelling List which the students were responsible for learning. There are separate spelling lists for each grade and to pass the grade the students had to know all 100 words. English curriculum members also made a slide show, which they presented to the Colorado Language Arts Society at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs on March 14. History teachers have also followed suit and begun work on district-wide history curriculum. They have not written the curriculum yet. as they still have details to discuss. KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE. English Instructors Bob Keith. Ann Day. Nancy Oakes. Terry Huck. Laura Anderson and Dave Flom work on their English curriculum slide show. m n Miss Dawn Mellor Spanish. Spanish Club Sponsor Miss Joan Siudzinski Physical Education. Girls' Basketball, Volleyball Coach Miss Nancy Oakes French. English. French Club Sponsor Mr. Bob Slizeski Aerospace Science. Math Mrs. Dale Opperman Special Education r Mr Dennis Snell Algebra. Advanced Math. Head Basketball Coach. E-Club Sponsor Mr. Bob Richardson Psychologist. Freshman Basketball Coach Mrs. Marsha Snell Typing. General Business. FBLA and NHS Sponsor 94 Faculty Miss Mary Ann Varanka Physical Science, Volleyball, Track Coach Mr. Jim Williamson Physical Education. Golf Coach. Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach Mrs. Beverly Ebel Assistant Librarian Mrs. Gladys Kell Substitute Teacher Mr. Charlie Whiting American Government, Physical Education Mr. Mike Wilson Math, Physics, Chemistry, Cross- Country, Track Coach Mrs. Joan Atkins Substitute Teacher Mrs. Jean Menning Substitute Teacher STEP 2, 3. Gliding graciously across the dance floor. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Snell join the crowd at prom. Faculty 95 Service employees keep things rolling Many unsung heroes pervade the halls, performing the numerous and thankless jobs that must be done. In addition to conducting sight and hearing tests. Nurse Connie Goracke helped teach the sex education portion of the health class, which is required of all sophomores. Also, she took care of student emergencies, such as cuts, bruises and headaches. Her part-time assistants, Renee Brown and Gail Pallissard, helped to keep the first aid room in working order. Besides coordinating regular bus routes and hiring drivers. District Transportation Director Tony Paglia also taught bus driver training sessions, lined up sports and activity busses and pulled maintenance on the fleet. For the 19th consecutive year, Carl and Berneice Roby manned the cafeteria. Working at all three schools, the Robys and their employees organized and prepared balanced meals and performed all lunchroom and kitchen cleaning duties as well. Head Custodian Lee Bauer and his assistants, John Poulos and Roger Muffett, helped to keep the school clean and functioning properly- Vacuuming halls, straightening the student center, cleaning and fixing restrooms, and repairing broken fixtures were only a few of the tasks carried out by the janitors. Doing these chores are an important part of each busy school day. STANDARD SERVICE. Tony Paglia (right) pauses on his way to check the fuel supply SANDWICH WIZARD Judy Hockelberg (below) adds the final touches to sandwiches. 96 Service personnel TRASH PATROL. By emptying the waste receptacles throughout the school. Head Custodian Lee Bauer (left) maintains cleanliness. ULTRA BRIGHT. Nurse Connie Goracke (below) smiles at the end of a long day. MOVING MAN. Assistant Custodian John Poulos (above) rearranges classroom furnishings in the English room at the end of the year. HANDY WIPER. Carl Roby (left) tidies the student center after the lunch hour is over by cleaning tables and picking up trash. Service personnel 97 to go behind The sun rises, its golden rays lending warmth to the growing countryside. Spring, with its renewing spirit, thaws snow from the rocky faces of proud mountains, and brings young green shoots up from the warm earth. Elk and deer climb again to the higher mountain valleys to drop their young. Tender tips mark the new growth of pine and fir, and birds abound, singing in the blue skies. And a sense of growing prevails as students of Park High School end yet another year in their school lives. They have entered the new era with hope and determination, regarding it as a time to grow, to see dreams realized, and problems solved. They have taken the first step into the shining years still stretching before them, still beckoning. Seniors are on their way to college or to work, thus beginning a new stage in their lives, and underclassmen eagerly await their turn at entering the world. do. played his part in the 1979-80 school year. Park High w'elcomed everyone, realizing that everyone has something to contribute. As they walked through the halls and attended classes, they grew, both in knowledge and in maturity. But many things are still unknown, even after another year of schooling. Questions on the hostages in Iran, the space shuttle, the energy crisis, and the draft still run unanswered through their minds. But this is one thing the future could hold — answers. And so Estes Park students wait for the right time, growing, learning. And when they’re ready, they’ll go out and find those answers, for everyone at Park High School now has the opportunity to find answers to some of their questions. And as they walk out the doors to enjoy the summer, leaving the school behind, they will surely remember that for all you do. this school’s for you. Each person, whatever he may 98 Closing Index A Abrames. Lisa ■ 16.17.18.33.62.78.82. 83 Acton. Cindy • 16.72.79 Adams. Pat • 5,72 Albrecht. Cheri . 79 Anderson. Ms Laura - 74.92.94 Anderson. Scott • 36.80.83 Anton. Miss Barbara • 92 Arnold. Adam - 57.71.72.74.82.87.100 Arnold. Jeff • 15.31.43.46.50.51.71.72. 84.87 Atkins. Mrs Joan • 95 Atkins. Terry - 34.72.74.79.89 Austin. Steph - 34.72.79 Austin. Tom • 87 B Baar. Deborah • 87 Baar. Karen - 72.74 Backstrum. Carolyn • 16.17.23.33.59.78. 82.83 Backstrum. Chris - 8.39.43.71.72.82.84. 88 Baker. Joe - 45.79.85 Bana. Kirk - 82.87 Bana. Mark • 4.29.38.50.79.82.84 BAND • 8.14.5 Barleen. Barbara • 72.87 Barleen. Brenda • 72 Barleen. Jeff - 87 Barlow. Jenny • 79 Barlow. Karen • 87 BASEBALL • 52.53.88 Bauer. Lee ■ 96.97 Becker. Bill . 82.83.87 Becker. Jill - 82.83 Becker. Sue - 72.74 Beckett. Jeff • 87 Beckett. John • 83 Beckman. Stan . 79.82 Belshe. Mr. Craig • 84 Benham, Holly • 83 Bigler. Heidi • 8.12.23.29.78.79.81.100 Bigler. Mrs. Lois • 92 Birch. Melinda • 87 Birdsong. Carla . 87 Birdsong. Debbie • 72 Black. Mr Perry . 39.74.82.81 Bohmfalk. Rev Erwin • 31 Bolas. Eric • 87 Boles. Sara - 79 Boomsma. Jerry • 68 Boomsma. Kathy • 87 Boyle. Mr Pat . 33.78 BOYS BASKETBALL • 42.43.84 BOYS TRACK - 50.51.87 Brandly. John • 39.42.43.46.72.74.82.84. 88 Brandly. Jean • 79.87 Brandly. Linda • 79 Brines. Rick • 20.72 Brown. Cheryle • 87 Brown. Renee ■ 96 Buffum. Karen • 17.33.78.83 Burcaw. Linda • 72 Burcaw. Lori • 17 Burgess. Ginny • 72.74 Burke. Cin-y • 72 Burke. Marlene • 83 Burkitt. Kevin ■ 79 Burkitt. Yvette • 72.73 Bush. Becky . 19.86.87 Bush. Kathy - 31.72.73.74 C Cain. Mr Mike • 92 Caldwell. Carol - 34.35.72.73.74.79 Campbell. Debbie - 78.83 Campbell. Mr Lynn • 74 Campbell. Tadd • 83 Capwell. Mr. George - 92 Carney. Terri - 13.22.72 Carney. Tim - 83 Carpenter. Ann • 73 Carpenter. Bobbi Sue • 87 Carvell Jeff • 85.87 Casey Neil • 45.73.85 Cazan. Chris • 87 Cheney. Corinne • 72.73 Cheney. Regan • 83 Cho. Nancy • 87 CHOIR • 20.21 Clark, Mr Charles • 14.92 Clark. David • 83 Clark. Miss Gracie • 92 Clark. Troy • 83 Clements. Ann • 79 Clements. Jane - 87 Clements. Joe - 67.72.73.74 Coule. Angie • 22.47.49.63.82.83.86.89 Coale. Mrs Frances - 91 Coale. Matt - 18.28.50.59.65.78.79.82. 87 Condon. Mrs. Nancy • 91 Copper. Lori - 87 Copper. Todd • 64.79 Cowles. Becky - 87 Cox. Steven - 87 Crisi. Peter • 83 CROSS-COUNTRY • 36.37.80 Cross. Mark - 8.67.73.82 Crowley. Cindy - 87 Crowley. Val • 27.79 Curious Savage. The • 10.11 Curry. Susan • 12.87 D D’Alquen. Franz • 87 Davies. Maria • 31.73 Davis. Cliff • 82 Day. Mrs Ann • 74.92.94 DeHaan. Tim - 87 Denning. David - 36.46.79.80.87 Denning. Virginia • 86.87 Dermody. Karen - 23.40.48.49.79.83.86 Desanti. Don • 87 Dickinson. Mr. Mike • 90 Dickinson. Jim - 18.19.22.39.52.79.82.84. 88 Dike. Debbie • 65.79.83 Dmytrenko. Laura - 83 Dobler. John • 64.79 Douglas. Walter - 87 Downs. Mrs. Ellen - 91 Downs. Nancy - 72.73.74 Dragon. Renee • 83 Duel!. Dale - 87 Duell. Lisa • 5 Duell. Shawn • 36.81.83 Dull. Dan • 26.36.79.80.87 Dunmire. Pete - 9.36.50.54.56.71.72.73. 80.87.100 Dunn. Nancy ■ 83 Durant. Chris - 79 Durward. Peggy - 6.68.73.74 E Ebel. Mrs Beverly - 95 Ebel. Mr Karl • 83.86.87 Ebel. Mollie - 48.79.83.86.87 Ebel. Steff • 8.30.48.72.73.74.86 Edwards. Sheila • 83.89 Edwards. Simon • 83 Edwards. Vince • 26.79.82.85 Eisenhauer. Nancy • 59.83 Elic, Anita • 87 Ellingsburg. Gnff • 63.82.83 Essex. Debby - 72.73.74 Essex. Glen • 83 Evans. Doug • 36.62.80.83.87 Evans. Jeff - 83 Evans. Jim • 28.67.71.72.73.74.82 Ewatd. Eric - 84 F Faiella. Mr. Frank - 92 Fairbanks. Jeff - 87 Fairbanks. Terry • 79 FBLA - 38 Fellowship of Christian Students - 27 Firnhaber. Jonathon • 83.87 FLAGS AND RIFLES - 14.15.89 Fletcher. Mrs. Jan • 90 Fletcher. Janelle • 17 Flom. Mr David • 10.58.59.74.92.94 Flynn. Kevin • 82.83.85 Flynn. Sean • 82.87 FOOTBALL • 38.39.82 Foote. Lori - 86.87 Ford. Julie • 16.17.72.73.74 Ford. Sally - 87 Fox. Rick - 85.87 Fredrickson. Gail • 79 Fredrickson. Joel - 72.73.82.88 Freeland. James • 60.88 FRENCH CLUB • 58.59 Friedrich. Lisa • 11.54.64.79.88.89.100 G Gappa. Peggy • 84,86 Gavell. Danny - 26.36.80.87.88 Geik. William • 84 Geist. Debbie • 27 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL • 40.41.83 GIRLS’ TRACK . 48.49.86 God bolt. Jenny • 17,84.86 GOLF - 36.37.81 Goracke. Mrs Connie - 96.97 Goracke. Julie • 33.60.78.86.88 Goracke. Kevin - 45.79.85 Gosh. Linda • 88 Grady. Caren . 33.78.79 Grady. Colleen - 83 Griffith. Mr Donald • 74 Grogan. Dan • 47.54.71.72.73.88 GYMNASTICS • 33.78 H Hall. Steve • 84 Halsey. Kerry - 79 Halsey. Kevin - 51.82.88 Hanes. David . 27.47.79.87 Hanes. T.J . 11.13.72.73.89 Hansen. Craig . 36.81.88 Hardgrove. Mr Tom - 62 Harding. Julie • 84 Haring. Jim - 88 Marper. Tanny - 88 Harvill. Terri - 35.79 Haughey, Lidia . 9.17.86.88 Haughey. Matt - 80 Haughey. Mike - 79.82 Hcald. Judy - 88 Hender. Dayna - 17.59.84 Henderson. Debbie - 79 Henderson. Lori • 48.49.86.88.89 Henderson. Shannon • 84 Hendrick. Susan • 84 Hennig. Theresa - 72.73.74 Herman. Deann - 72 Hintz. Rob • 7.84 Hix Charlie • 82.84 Hockelberg. Cindy - 79.80 Hockelberg. Mrs. Judy • 96 Hockelberg. Kris • 88 Holman. Charles • 79 HOMECOMING • 8..18.19 Hottel. Sarah • 73 Houtz. Ann - 10.24.25.71.72.74.100 Howrad. Kendra • 88 Huck. Mrs Terri - 93.94 I, J INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL 46.47 Irwin. Mrs Claudia - 20.21.24.25.74.93 Jabs. Jake . 12.13 James. David • 82.84 James. Joy • 48.86.88 Jandrain. Jill • 79 Janosec. Joyce - 79 Jansen. Trent • 61.88 Jensen. Caren • 79.83.89 Jensen. Claudia • 63.83.84.86 Jimison. Daryl - 88 Jochems. Mark • 88 Johnson. Arnie • 52.80.84,88 Johnson. Mr. Bob - 82 Johnson. Jan • 20.28.31.34.40.41.46.71. 72.73.74.79.83 Johnson. Karin ■ 88 Johnson. Roy • 84.88 Jones. Mrs Jeanine - 74.93 Jorden. Paul • 31 Jurgens. Gregg • 72.73 K Kammeyer. John - 87 Kammeyer. Beth • 86 Kane. Nick - 82.84 Keith. Mr Bob • 57.93.94.100 Kell. Mrs Gladys - 95 Kell. Hale - 81.84 Kell. Hans • 29.72.73.74.82.88 Kelly. Tom • 88 Kemmer. Dave • 18.24 44.71.72.73.74.82. 85.100 Kemmer. Martha - 28.37.58.80.81.100 Kendrtck. Kathy • 73 Kester. Kevin - 10.11.57.59.72.73.74.100 Keutzer. Mike - 88 Kilbourn. Martha • 68 Kilker. Karol • 88 King. Lisa • 12.28.58.78.80.100 Kirk. Anne • 83.84 Kirkland. Scott - 80 Klaue. David • 88 Knutson. Jenny - 80.88 Kob. John • 85 Kofford. Kirk • 9.72.73.74.82.87 Korctko. Dawn • 33.48.49.78.84.86 Krauklis. Kevin - 88 Kvols. Kenny • 88 Kvols. Kevin • 73 L Laing. Mrs Paula • 74.93 Lamg. Stacy ■ 79.80 Legler. Dolly - 88 Legler. Jeff - 80 Lemmer Ty • 36.37.80.84.87 Leonard. Kristi - 34.74.76.79 Lord. Paul - 68 Lord. Regina • 17.78.84 Lovenberg. Brett • 88 Lyngholm Inger - 13.27.88.89 Lyngholm. Karen - 74.76 M Mabie. Kerwyn • 42.46.52.80.84.88 Mabie. Tyron Mabie. Kim - 34.67.76.79 Mabie. Tyron • 82.84 Maddalena. Michelle • 84 Madnick. Ross - 88 Magnuson. Mr Don • 93 Maher. Kelly - 58.76 Maibach. Mrs Carol • 93 Maitland. Bobby - 88 Mandeville. Tish • 80 Marks. Mr John - 90 Marranzino. Jim • 36.81.88 Marriott. Bobbie • 74.76 Marriott Gary • 84 Marriott. Larry • 84 Martin. Mr Dave • 23.39.74.82.93 Martin. Dean • 84 Matherne. Bob • 80 Matsuzak. Wally - 82.86.88 Max Mr Doug • 48.50.82.86.87 McBride. Jim • 82.88 McBride. John • 78.81.82 McCallum. Mrs Cathy • 93 McDonnell. Shawn • 81 McEneny. Michelle • 84 McLaren. Cyndy • 37.74.76.81 McLaren. Rusty - 88 McMams. Val ■ 76 McManus. Karen . 4.16.17.88 McMurry. Mr Jerry - 88.93 MD DANCE A-THON • 12.13 Mellor. Ms Dawn - 94 Menmng. Elisabeth - 5.36.48,57.78.80.81. 86.100 Menmng. Mrs Jean - 95 Michelsen. Hilde • 76 Michener. Richard • 81 Miller. Brian • 36.81.88 Miller. Doug • 36.76.81 Miller. Marty • 84 Miller. Mike • 81.82 Miller. Tony • 88 Mitchell. Dale • 84 Moody. Kim - 68.76 Moore. Anita - 22.76.86 Morris. Belle • 17 Morris. Mardi • 84 Morrow. Doug • 81 Morrow. Susan • 5 MOUNTAINEER - 57 Mowery. Kim • 86.89 Muffett. Roger - 96 Muir. Julie - 76 Muirhead, Laura • 5.76 Muirhead. Stephanie - 89 Mulhern, Shannon - 84 Murphy. John • 47.76 Murray. Erin • 89 My Fair Lady • 24.25 N NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY • 22.23.27.58.59 Nelson. Jill • 84 Newsom. Kati • 17.89 Nichol. Annie • 35.86.89 Nichol. Mrs Barbara - 31.90 Nichol. Suzy • 8.40.41.76.77.83 Nicholson. Mark - 28.46.52.84.88 Niedringhaus. Kris • 76.77 Niedringhaus. Paul • 81 Nixon. Jason • 85 Norman. Eric - 89 Norman. Tammy • 81 Index 99 Northcutt. Eric - 47.81 Nugent. Alan - 10.11.12.22.81 o, P Oakes. Miss Nancy • 94 Oetken. Melody ■ 85.89 Okada. Kazuko - 12.59.76.77 Opperman. Mrs. Dale - 94 Osborn. Steve • 81 Paglia. Tony • 96 Pallissard. Mrs Gail • 96 Pallissard. Mark - 22.J9.51.76.77.82.87 Parker. Sabrena • 89 Parrack. Mr. Hillary • 90 Patrick Blaync - 51.82.85.87 Patten. Mrs. June -90 Patterson. Mary Cate • 64.78.81 Pearson. Traci - 88.89 Pedersen. Lisa - J3.59.78.85.89 Phipps. Jona • 62.85 Pinson. Jim - 7.76.77.82.85 Pochop. Paula - 5.24.64.81.89 Porter. Karla - 17.J3.78.85 Porter. Ken - 25.31.57.66.74.76.77.79. 100 Porterfield. Cindy • 85 Potter. Dave - 44.85 Potter. Tim - 46.81.88 Poulas. John • 96.97 Pratt. Lynn • 85 Primrose. Kevin - 54.85 PROM - 28.29 PUBLICATIONS - 57,100 Pugh. Heidie - 89 Putney. Cliff • 78.81 Putney. Stephen • 86.89 Pyle. Scott • 89 R Rambeau. Kim • 89 Ranglos. Mr. Jim - 90 Ratzlaff. Kevin • 85 Rejeskc. Laura - 64.79.81 Richardson. Mr. Bob • 85 Ricker. Tracey - 89 Ricker. Ty - 28.29.68.69.81.87 Ring. Shane • 36.89 Ritschard. Erik • 13.86.89 Ritschard. Hans - 30.31.46.54.70.74.76. 77 Robertson. Randy . 54.82.89 Roby. Berneice - 96 Roby. Carl - 96.97 Rodgers. Deed - 85 Roof. Brenda - 85 Roof, Frank - 7.89 Rudel. Mr Gordon - 30.31.74.91 Rudel. Rodney . 8.23.38.39.42.43.46.50. 71.76.77.82.84.87 Rudel. Roxanne - 35.86.89 Rudisell. David • 76.77 Ruiz. Lupe • 85 Rumley. Sharon • 74.76.77 Russell. Brian • 85 Russell. Laura - 76 Rutledge. Sheri - 89 s Saldecn. Kara - 17.55.85.89 Sallee. Stan - 81 Schaefer. Brian • 85 Schlagel. Kim - 89 Schlagel. Kris - 85 Schneidkraut. Sally - 12.13.33.65.78.81 Schroeder. Harry - 50.82.85.87 Schroeder. Laura • 8.16.17.18.74.76.77 Schwery. Cheryle - 81 Schwery. Kevin - 85 Shechy. Pat • 37.86.88 Shilhan. Sue - 68.69.74.76 Shumaker. Lora - 81 Siebcnalcr. Barb • 13.85 Siebenalcr. Maria - 34.44.76.77.79.83 Siebenaler. Ruth • 13.89 Siebert. Lance - 81 Sinner. Cathy • 16.28.40.48.76.77.83.86 Siudzinski. Miss Joan - 34.35.40.74.79.83. 94 Slizcski. Mr Bob • 94 Sluzcski. Rich - 10.11.20.23.24.29.31.58. 76.77 Smith. Doug • 23.82.85 Smith. Kevin • 15.81.82 Smith. Mindy • 11.22.31.54.71.74.76.77 100 Smith. Todd - 81 Snell. Mr Dennis • 3.42.84,94.95 Snell. Mrs. Marsha • 74.94.95 SPANISH CLUB - 23.58.59 Spaur. Scott • 76,77.82 SPEECH . 58 Sperry. David • 85 Stanley. Liz • 23.81,100 Stearn. Biff - 5.21.28.71.74.76.77,81. 100 Stearn. Doug - 9.81,85.87 Steele. Jon - 36.81.85 Stefan. Deborah • 89 Stetson. Frank • 46.51.71.74.76.77.81. 82.87 Stetson. Scott • 82 Strickland. Jacque • 89 Stringham. Keith- 54.82.89 STUDENT COUNCIL - 18.19.23 Sullivan. Brian - 71,77 Swank. Kris - 7.17.85.89 Swickard. Brenda • 81 Switzer. David - 36.50.80.85.87 T Tallman. Robin • 85 Tangkjaer. Heidi • 76.77.80 Termin. Dion - 76.77 THESPIANS - 58.59 Thomas. Tracie - 89 Tomlinson. TJ. - 85 Toppin. Tiffany • 83.85 Tyson. Larry - 24.31.74.76.77 V Vacek. Nik - 85 VanBeber. Karen - 81 VanComp. Sandy - 5.20.24.25.74.76.77. 89 Van Der Berg. Roelof - 76.77.82 Varanka. Miss Mary Ann • 34.60.79.86.87. 95 Vinzenz. Dale - 28.39.46.76.77.82.88 VOLLEYBALL - 34.35 VOC-TECH - 68.69 W, Y, Z Wagner. Brian - 87.89 Wagner, Lora • 81 Waller. Lisa • 27.81 Ward. Rick . 89 Watkins. Paula - 76.77 Webermeier. Kasey • 86.89 Wenger. Mr Herb . 30.91 Wenger. Lisa - 8.18.63.82.85 West. Lisa - 81 WHISPERING PINE . 57.100 White. Julie - 89 White. Stan • 81 Whitehurst. Joni . 74.76.77. 89 Whiting. Mr Charles • 74.95 Wiemers. Les - 46.80.81.84.88 Willcoxen Mark - 47.64.78.81 Wille. Tony - 60.89 Williams. Bo - 50.76.77.85.87 Williams. Dan • 26.81 Williamson. Mr. Jim - 36.81.83.95 Williamson. Mike • 89 Willocks. Nick • 81.85 Wilson. Christa - 89 Wilson. Garth - 13.85 Wilson. Mr Mike - 74.80.86.87.95 Wittig. Diane - 85 Work. Rusty - 82.89 WRESTLING - 44.45.85 Yancey. Lynne - 5.11.31.57.71.74.76.77. 89.100 Yancey. Melissa • 60.89 Youngsters • 69 Young. Thumper • 76.77.82 Zahn. Penny - 89 Publications Staff FRONT ROW: Kevin Kester. Lisa Friedrich. Heidi Bigler, Lynne Yancey. Adam Arnold. Mindy Smith. Martha Kcmmcr, Biff Stearn and Adviser Bob Keith. BACK ROW: Pete Dunmire. Elisabeth Menning. Lisa King. Dave Kemmer. Ann Houtz. Liz Stanley and Ken Porter 350 copies of the 1980 Whispering Pine were printed by Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline. Missouri. Inside paper stock is 80 lb. enamel finish. Body type is Bookman. Headline types arc 18 and 36 pt. Bookman. The staff would like to thank Dan Campbell and the Trail- Gazette for the football and gymnastics team pictures. Estes Park High School publications hold membership in Columbia Scholastic Press Association and Colorado High School Press Association. Staff: Editor - Elisabeth Menning; photo editor • Kevin Kester; reporters • Adam Arnold. Heidi Bigler. Lisa Friedrich. Ann Houtz. Dave Kemmer. Martha Kemmer. Lisa King. Mindy Smith. Liz Stanley. Biff Stearn and Lynne Yancey, photographers - Pete Dunmire and Ken Porter, adviser • Mr. Bob Keith. 100 Index in WALS WORTH PUBLISHING COM PA N Y MARCELINE MISSOURI USA mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MARCEUNC MISSOURI. USA