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

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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.

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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

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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