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

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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.

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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

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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