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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1981 volume:

contents fi world of difference Discover a world called EPHS 2 opening This is your world Come to where the action is... come to Bobcat country 30 athletics _____— ft world of knowledge 56 __ academics EPHS...as unique as you are 6 activities 70 people The world waits 98 closing Where in the world nn 99 X index ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUNRISE. The early morning sun (facing page) creeps over the horizon near Deer Ridge Junction, spreading its enveloping light across the awakening landscape. DISCOVERING EPHS Channel 9 newsmen Stewart Jacoby and John Scott (left) discover a world called EPHS as they film students during passing period on Dec. 10. Discover a world called EPHS The night sky is dark, and the stars in their fall constellations shine brightly in the thin mountain air. The mountains stand tall and dark around the slumbering town as a cool breeze flows through the valley. Now a faint light creeps over the eastern horizon and the many birds begin to sing as the night draws to a close. As the sky grows lighter, the Front Range is lit with the beautiful alpenglow — the soft pink light that has not yet reached the dark valley or the village in it. But suddenly, the sun leaps over the horizon and the country is awash in the orange and red and yellow light. This brilliant light is reflected in the fall colors of the aspen, the bright patches of orange and gold in the dark green blanket of pine and fir. The breeze blows, birds sing, and the sun climbs ever higher. And a new day has begun, a new day in our lives. Waking, we stretch and yawn, feeling the crisp fall sunlight on our faces, and hearing the bugling of the elk in the meadows. Soon, or not so soon, we are ready to go to work, whether it be at school or at a job, at home or elsewhere. We get into our cars and take our place in the irregular flow of morning traffic. What surprises will the day hold for us? Wherever we go. we will encounter new experiences or use knowledge gained from past experiences. We will discover more about ourselves and the world around us. for we cannot live successfully without learning. Often though, our world does not encompass the entire planet. On one day, we might limit our horizons to include just Estes Park, and on another, to include the Valley towns and the canyons. Or we might limit our world to include only our office, house or school. Indeed, each of these is a world in itself — a world that has its own customs and languages, people and purposes, thoughts and ideas. Many of us are on our way, as we drive through the crisp morning air. to one of these worlds — Estes Park High School. Scholar or athlete, musician or mechanic, teacher or administrator — we come, ready to find our own niche in this little world. Now. as the cool fall breeze brings hints of the coming winter, and as the sun spreads its golden light over the mountains, we open the doors and walk in, about to discover a world called EPHS. Opening 3 THIS WON'T HURT A BIT. Garth Wilson looks startled as fellow classmates offer to give him a pre-indoctination hair cut. prior to his joining the National Guard. This is your rnorld For a student at Estes Park High School, the world was seldom dull, as the school year passed with many students involved in various activities during their spare time. As the year continued, the new eligibility process was accepted, student approval was won and student activities were resumed. One of the school activities that kept many students after hours was band. Dedicated flag girls could be found practicing in the student center after school between 3 and 5. Jazz Band members could also be found late after school, practicing in the band room until 3:45. Publications was another after-school activity that kept many students late. For 16 students, being at school until 4:30 in the morning was a regular once-a-month occurrence. An activity that got many students out of bed early and to school between 7 and 8 was intramural volleyball. The Fine Arts Guild sponsored a second annual ‘‘Students in Recital” program Jan. 23 in the high school theater. Ten EPHS students performed at the admission-free concert. Other school-sponsored activities included the Bonfils Blood Drive Jan. 26, school plays, and dances. Even with the innumerable activities after school to keep their attention, many students were content to attend school strictly seven hours a day, leaving abruptly at 3 for more important matters. 4 Activities division page Publicators enjoy busy year The EPHS publications staff members enjoyed a triumphant year as their hard work paid off in a multitude of awards for the class. The publications year was started with a trip to Colorado State University on Sept. 18, to the Colorado High School Press Associa- SOLACE. Beth Kammeyer (above) takes some time away from the publications room on a Wednesday night to write a story in silence. YEARBOOK LIMBO. During the yearbooksigning party in August, Martha Kemmer and Heidi Bigler (above) fill the tables with extra books as Lisa King and Mr. Keith offer moral support. PEEK-A-BOO. Susan Hendrick (right) looks cautiously in to a pile of yearbook information, while Anne Kirk dreams on. tion’s yearbook conference, where the 1980 Whispering Pine” and staff received a fifth consecutive gold certificate. The next event was CU Press Days at the University of Colorado on Oct. 3. The Mountaineer received a third place in its division for the school year of 1979-1980. On Oct. 29. Lisa Friedrich and Martha Kemmer attended a four-hour modular layout workshop in Denver. It was also sponsored by CHSPA. Ken Bronson, vice president of Staufer Communications. Inc. in Topeka, Kan., gave the presentation. The issues for the calendar year of 1980 received the Colorado Press Association’s first place award on Feb. 21. Heidi Bigler, Clifford Putney and adviser Bob Keith travelled to the Brown Palace in Denver to accept the award and attend two days of workshops. The Mountaineer staff also tried something different in December, when they took on the task of publishing a six-page supplement to accompany that month’s issue. The supplement was entitled Life After High School,” and included articles on colleges, jobs and careers. The advertising department, headed by Friedrich, was very successful in its second year as part of the Mountaineer. The annual awards banquet was held May 26 at the Alpental. All staff members were treated to a steak dinner and given various awards. Publications 5 Students’ jobs rely on influx of tourists Despite a slow winter for the tourist industry, summer promised to be busier than usual — a fact that struck a chord of joy in the more money-minded students, and panic in the hearts of the rest. For students working in Estes, the first few weeks of summer are the best. Traditionally, this has meant the month of June, before they are tired of their jobs and the tourists. Peter Marsh, Estes Park Area Chamber of Commerce board member, emphasized, “It is important that students understand that Estes Park’s livelihood is based upon the visitor.” Mr. Marsh said that this summer the chamber expected a larger number of in-state visitors and visitors staying longer periods of time. He added that those visitors coming to Estes would tend to be more affluent than in previous years. To keep them coming back, and therefore, to keep the number of job openings high, the chamber pointed out that “courtesy, respect, and good behavior and attitude should be shown at all times.” Larry Stumpp. manager of the chamber, said that students should treat the visitors as they would like to be treated and that in that way, students could capitalize most effectively on the chances offered them by working. “Estes enjoys success because visitors come back,” he added. “Scenery gets the visitors here but good treatment brings them back.” Mr. Marsh outlined those chances: “There is quite an advantage with living here; students can save money for college or other expenses and see what different jobs are like — an invaluable benefit other students their age don’t have,” he explained. ICE CREAM MOUNTAIN. With three sweeps of his hand. Mike Haughey loads up a tray with ice cream — readying it for the rest of the sundae. Most students saving for college or for that new car, or whatever, work in the service-related jobs — those dealing with the tourists. These industries rely on the customer coming back, and this goal can best be served by the people working with the visitors. The chamber expected a record-breaking number of visitors in Estes — 3 million — and predicted an increase in available jobs. Generally, those jobs are filled by students who are not as experienced as a professional in the field, such as a salesman. But, according to Mike Dickinson, manager of Western Brands, the students offset their lack of experience with their enthusiasm. Freddi Ricker, owner of the Imprinter, a T-shirt shop in the Park Center Mall, said that the major advantage to hiring teenagers for the summer is that she doesn’t have to fire workers at the end of the season; she just lets them go back to school. The chamber emphasized the need for student help over the summer. This need was summed up by one member who said, We couldn’t do it without you kids.” Accommodations Association President Jerry Gosh urges students to make their summer jobs a learning experience and, at the same time, make the visitor’s stay enjoyable. 6 Jobs ON DISPLAY. A display case filled with pieces, manned by Mary Cate Paterson, (left) greets Lori Foote and Kim Mowery at Heirloom Jewelers. DONUT HAUS DOUGHBOY. Stuffing bread into plastic bags is only one of the-jobs performed by Franz D'Alquen (below) each summer. GET THE PICTURE. Melissa Yancey (left) waits patiently in Swank’s Photography studio for a pair of customers to decide on a frame. Jobs 7 SELFCORONATION. Lcs Wiemers and Linda Brandly (above) crown themselves at the dance. GANG OF THREE. Members of the senior class (right) stare into the flames of the bonfire built during the week of homecoming. Homecoming ‘reels in years’ Homecoming festivities began on the week of Oct. 6. The first activity in line for the week was the float building contest. The sophomores placed first, followed by the freshmen in second place. The seniors placed third and the juniors came in last. Winning the hall decorating contest were the seniors. The juniors placed second, the sophomores third and the freshmen fourth. During the rest of the weeks, students placed bids for freshman slaves and for varsity football players’ legs. The students also participated in “Slob Day” and “Hat and Sock Day” and an E-Club barbecue. Thursday night the senior class held a carbash and bonfire. After attending ope hour of school on Friday morning, students took part in a parade down Elkhorn Avenue which showed off class floats, high school and middle school bands and other entries. The theme of the parade was “Reeling in the Years.” Friday afternoon the Bobcat football team played an excellent homecoming game against the Windsor Wizards, losing by only one point, 13-12. The theme for Friday night’s dance was “Ride like the Wind.” At 10:30, Les Wiemers and Linda Brandly were crowned king and queen. The candidates also included Caren Grady, Elisabeth Menning, Mark Bana and Kevin Goracke. 8 Homecoming MONUMENTAL MOUSER. Ty Ricker poses for a picture while wearing part of the senior float. SWINGING SWARM. On a crowded dance floor, students enjoy the music of Susan Elliot at the homecoming dance held Friday night in the student center. STUFFING COTTON. Cathy Cotten helps to construct the Juniors’ float by stuffing napkins in to chicken wire. Students spent a week building their floats. A WALK IN THE PARK. Malcom Man-deville takes his toddler” on a stroll around the student center on the traditional Slave Day. Homecoming 9 AW. GEE TEACHER. While Lulubelle (Lisa King). (right) looks dolefully on. Miss Abbsinia (Martha Kemmer) offers some constructive criticism to Fatso (Walter Douglas) during a performance of Why Teachers Go Nuts. BUT IT HURTS. Oscar (John McBride), (below) rushes to aid an upset Felix (Alan Nugent) while Vinnie (Kelly Bell) and Roy (Mark Willcoxen) lend him a helping hand. AND NEXT MY DEAR. The downfall of the hero is plotted as Gargle (Nick Willocks. (above) discusses his plans with Maxine (Melissa Yancey) during “True Blue and Trusted. NOW STUDENTS. The cast of Why Teachers Go Nuts” (right) listens attentively while director Marilyn LaMarsh (right) gives them the critique for the day following an afternoon practice. 10 Plays New teacher aids thespians A new theater arts teacher and a fresh cast of students began the school year with a strong showing, using “The Odd Couple” as their opening play in November. John McBride as Oscar Madison and Alan Nugent as Felix Anger headed up a cast of eight in Neil Simon’s famous comedy. Martha Kemmer and Heidi Bigler portrayed the Pigeon sisters, two slightly daft English ladies residing on the floor above the two men. Stephen Putney played Murray the Cop, another character made famous by the television show, and Mark Willcoxen and Kelly Bell made acting debuts as Roy and Vinnie, respectively. The only large problem for the crew occurred opening night, when the main door to the backstage locked. All of the cast members and even Principal Gordon Rudel were forced to crawl on hands and knees behind the set, under a makeshift painting of the New York City skyline, and finally, under the piano. Another theatrical endeavor undertaken by the thespians was the production of two one-act plays in February. True Blue and Trusted.” a melodrama, was presented as part of the performance. The production included all of the major characters in a melodrama. A heroine, Lily Lackamoney (Kim Mowery), her poor mother (Ann Clements) and her grandmother (Lisa Friedrich) represented the poverty-stricken family. Maxine Mascara (Melissa Yancey) and J. Tamarack Gargle (Nick Willocks) presented the evil side of the cast as the villians, who meet their undoing in the end. Colonel Beaureguarde (Brian Russel) was the slightly senile “father figure” in the play, while Balderdash Trustworthy (Matt Coale) was the hero, complete with mustache and a fresh-out-of-the-country air. Kris Swank was the director of this production, and with the help of sponsor Marilyn LaMarsh, ensured that the play was a success. The other one-act play presented was “Why Teachers Go Nuts.” It was a comedy that took place in a pupil-overrun classroom with an old spinster teacher (Martha Kemmer). The cast of students, 14 in all, included everyone from Cary Corn-tassel (Lisa Waller) — a small, innocent farm girl — to Wanda Whimper (Kim Schlagel) — a bashful girl who cries constantly throughout the drama. Mary Cate Patterson was the director for the comedy. Lori Foote was in charge of all the backstage operations, while Jane Clememts was in charge of the backstage crew for both plays. Overall, the 1980-81 school year was a productive one for the EPHS thespians. AH. SWEET LIFE. Lily (Kim Mowery) looks serenely on as the preacher (John Dobler) marries her to Balderdash (Matt Coale). NIGHTS AT THE ROUND TABLE. In one of the evening performances of “The Odd Couple,” Felix (Alan Nugent, left), plays a willing host to five hungry poker players. Plays 11 YULETIME GREETINGS. Amidst the excitement of the Christmas concert, baritone players Bill Becker. Danny Gavell. Mike Keutzer and Doug Stearn announce their Christmas spirit by displaying their gaily decorated instruments. DRUMS ALONG THE ROCKIES. Perfect alignment is the key for the bass drum section during field show rehearsal for Canon City. 12 Band Band experiences ups, downs Many events highlighted the year for the Bobcat band, as they participated in a variety of marching and concert activities. The band began a year of marching by competing in the Colorado Band masters program on Oct. 8. This is held annually in Fort Morgan. Their repertoire consisted of “Man of LaMancha,” “Crown Imperial.” “Flight of the Bumblebee” and “Cordoba.” The band scored 94 out of a possible 100 points, the only unit at the event to score in the 90s. Winning this contest qualified the group for the state competition, which took place Nov. 1 in Thornton. However, the band faltered at this competition and failed to garner a trophy. Throughout the winter, three concerts were performed. The Christmas concert was highlighted by “Nutcracker Suite.” The group also performed a winter concert and a pops concert. From May 1 to May 3, the band attended the Apple Blossom Festival in Canon City as defending champions from last year. The band scored uncharacteristically low in both the street and field marching competitions and brought home silver and bronze plaques. Band director Charles Clark resigned his job after six years to pursue his own professional music career. WOODWIND HARMONY. Members of the clarinet section strive to stay in perfect tune while MAESTRO Band director Charlie Clark playing a solo during the winter concert. announces the band's next selection. STEPPIN' OUT IN STYLE. Competing in the parade competition at the Canon City Festival, members of the drill team perform their routine. Band 13 PURPLE AND WHITE FRIGHT. Whirling away from game action are still cheering. At the cold night football game, she tries to kill the at Eaton. Regina Lord checks to make sure the faithful Bobcat fans chills with a letter jacket and gloves. Leaders rally spirit Cheerleaders were once again elected on popularity and ability for individual sports so they could concentrate on the sport. Winter sports cheerleaders faced the problem of obscenities being yelled during pep assemblies. This caused the number of pep rallies to be reduced. Lisa Abrames, head cheerleader for both football and boys’ basketball, noted that the cheerleaders cut out the cheers that obscenities were yelled after, but that did not seem to help. The cheerleaders also said that getting rowdy and yelling were part of spirit, yet obscenities were not the way to show it. I was really pleased with the cheerleaders this year. People think it is just a lot of glamour and popularity, but they do a lot of things that they don’t get credit for. It is really hard work.” sponsor Grade Stephen explained. Besides cheering at all the games, each set of winter sports cheerleaders adapted a routine to music. The boys’ basketball cheerleaders did “Another One Bites The Dust,” while the girls’ basketball cheerleaders worked out a routine to Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” and the wrestling cheerleaders, did, “Cat Scratch Fever.” CATCH THAT PEPSI SPIRIT Between cheers at University. Carolyn Backstrum takes time out for a Pepsi break. 14 Cheerleaders KAREN 83. At a basketball pep rally. Karen JUST SIT RIGHT BACK AND YOU'LL HEAR A TALE. At a combined pep rally, basketball McManus performs the cheer to get acquainted. and wrestling cheerleaders turn the Bobcat winter sports into an adventure from Gilligan's Island. POP GOES LORI. The girls’ basketball cheerleaders (above) introduce themselves with their hello cheer at the first winter pep rally. TOGETHERNESS. Wrestling cheerleaders Regina Lord. Karla Porter and Kati Newsom (right) show their unity before the Lyons Invitational. StuCo slips, slumps Class rivalry, administrative opposition, and a pervading sluggishness plagued the 1980-81 EPHS Student Council. Despite the efforts of Council President Jim Dickinson and his co-officers Vice President Lisa Wenger and Secretary-Treasurer Lisa Abrames. the 1980-81 Council was less productive in comparison with Student Councils in the past few years. With senior Student Council members outnumbering all the other classes combined, the senior class had quite a powerful influence over Student Council affairs — and they used it. often irresponsibly. The juniors, sophomores and French Club seemed to bear the brunt of the senior voting block. The reason for the excess of upperclassmen in Student Council was that the representative club officers were almost all seniors. Outside of the traditional Student Council affairs, Morp, homecoming and aprroving money-raising projects for classes and clubs, not much extra was accomplished by MR. PRESIDENT. MR PRESIDENT! Butter might still melt in the mouths (but not in the hands) of these budding politicians casting their votes in Student Council. the Council. Often, the high school administration played a part in vetoing activities planned by Student Council. Other times, activities were discussed, passed, and then left to quietly expire, buried beneath the minutes of subsequent Student Council meetings. Popular activities in the past, such as class competition day and ski day. were dropped. After last minute plans for an air guitar concert and an all-school movie were nixed. Student Council members decided to vote themselves a picnic. The proposal was met with little opposition from the administration and the picnic took place on May 19. In the May 26 Student Council elections, students chose Mason Nichols as Student Council president for 1981-82. Assisting Nichols will be Lisa Abrames as vice president, and Angie Coale as secretary-treasurer. GOTCHA' Karen Dcrmody catches Ty Ricker committing a breach of parliamentary procedure. 16 Student Council YOU RE PULLING MY LEG. A dark, stuffy and quiet theater, a atmosphere, and relaxing at Student Council is commonplace, but these dreary meeting, and a long day at school all make for a peaceful six seniors seem to be stretching it a bit. SILENT VIGIL. Seemingly unengrossed with Student Council proceedings, sponsor Jerry McMurry (above) is keeping an ear open for trouble. BALLOT BOX BLUES. All work and no play makes counting cheerleader ballots a chore for Jim Dickinson and Lisa Wenger (left). Student Council 17 Clark inherits, expands choir For the first time in his teaching career, band director Charlie Clark gave students interested in choir the opportunity to display their talent. Choir instructor Claudia Irwin decided to take a sabbatical to return to school, and Mr. Clark was asked to take over Mrs. Irwin’s choral-related activities. However, he felt that more students, other than those in select choir, should have the opportunity to perform. Therefore, the general chorus encompassed both the select and show choirs from the previous years. A morning choir met three times a week at 8 for the eight students unable to fit choir into their normal school schedules. On Nov. 19, 13 members traveled to Frederick High School to participate in the ninth annual Welco Honor Choir tryouts. Participants were judged on tone remembrance, sight reading and singing in a quartet. To prepare themselves for the combination band and choir Christmas concert on Dec. 15, the choir sang carols for the bedridden at Elizabeth Knuttson Memorial Hospital on Dec. 1. They also performed several numbers for the Rotary Club on Dec. 4. A candlelight processional to the music of “Dona Nobis Pacem,” arranged by Mr. Clark, led the choir to the stage from where they filled the auditorium with harmonius renditions of “The Gift,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Do You Hear What I Hear” and “Silent Night.” An ensemble consisting of Mr. Clark, Lisa Friedrich, Alan Nugent and Kris Swank performed Swank’s arrangement of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” Another ensemble, consisting of Mollie Ebel, Lydia Haugh-ey, Kim Mowery, Kasey Webermeier and Melissa Yancey, sang “A Christmas Eve Prayer.” The choir recessed to an arrangement of “Silent Night.” Mr. Clark accompanied the choir on guitar for both the processional and recessional. Six choir members were chosen to represent Estes Park in the Welco Honor Choir concert held at Frederick on Feb. 24. Of the six, Ebel and Swank (sopranos), Webermeier (alto) and John McBride (bass) chose to participate. The general chorus then began to work in earnest on music for the seventh annual pops concert, held on March 9. For the first time in four years, the choir participated in the concert. They performed a medley of Eddie Rabbitt songs, highlights from the musical “Grease,” featuring foreign exchange student Karin Westman and Dan Williams, and “The Telephone Hour” as a preview of the spring musical Bye Bye Birdie.” As a wrap-up for the year, an octet performed the traditional baccalaureate numbers at the service on May 24. SINGING THEIR LIVES AWAY. Dressed in western wear, the choir performs several Eddie Rabbitt hits at the pops concert on March 9. HELPFUL HINT. Choir instructor Charlie Clark demonstrates proper intonation to the cast of Bye Bye Birdie during an evening rehearsal. The musical was presented to the public on April 24 and 25. 18 Choir RADIANT BEAMS Candlelight illuminates the choir as they prepare to sing “Silent Night” to the guitar accompaniment of Mr. Clark. HARMONY. Lisa Friedrich and Kris Swank practice for Welco League Honor Choir tryouts. Choir 19 Dances ease money shortages When clubs and classes started to feel the money pinch, a dance was usually scheduled to alleviate that shortage. Dances, like other activities, had to first get Student Council’s permission. Then teachers offered their time to chaperone, while parents were pressured into giving up their free time to put up with the so-called “music” for a few hours. The Class of ’81 held the first social mixer, where incoming freshmen and new students had an opportunity to get acquainted with the upperclassmen. This dance was held in the student center with Q-2 providing the music. Homecoming, which was sponsored by Student Council, was held Oct. 6 from 9 to 12 in the student center. “Ride Like the Wind” was the theme and Susan Elliot provided the music. On Nov. 7 the National Honor Society sponsored a dance in the student center. Student deejays provided the music for this dance. Bringing 1980 to a close was the traditional semi-formal Christmas Morp dance, which was held in the student center on Dec. 19. Morp is prom spelled backwards and was much like a Sadie Hawkins dance. Morp was also sponsored by Student Council. Both a king and a queen were MORP ROYALTY. After receiving the royal titles of king and queen. Kerwyn Mabie and Mollie Ebel share a dance to the Morp theme. 20 Dances chosen for the dance. Kerwyn Mabie and Mollie Ebel reigned as royalty. Proving that disco is on the way out, the sophomore class held a cowboy dance on March 31. A costume dance was held on April 10 by the French and Spanish clubs. Student deejays once again provided the music at these dances. Bringing the school year to a close was the traditional prom, which was held at the Crags Lodge. This dance was sponsored by the junior class. The theme for prom was “We May Never Pass This Way Again.” ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU. While chaperoning one of the year's many dances. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Rudel ‘‘boogie to the beat” as they look deeply into each other’s eyes. OPEN WIDE. While at a dance in the student center. Kenny Kvols takes time out for a yawn HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT. Blayne and Sabrena Parker provides a moment of laughter. Patrick practices a Muhammad Ali dance. Dances 21 SINCERITY. Townspeople (right) gather at the Sweet Apple Courthouse to adore Conrad Birdie (Nick Willocks). RUBBISH. While Hugo (Trent Jansen) stays “passed out” behind the garbage cans. Mae (Paula Pochop) rebels against Albert by positioning herself atop the trash. CATCH! Out on the town. Rose (Lisa Friedrich) finds herself disrupting a Stumers’ meeting. REACH OUT. With the use of every telephone line, teenagers of Sweet Apple excitedly relay the news about Kim (Kris Swank) getting pinned to Hugo (Tren Jansen). 22 Bye Bye Birdie” STARSTRUCK. After being told that they would appear with Ed Sullivan, the MacAfccs (left) remain captivated at the thought. AMBITION. At AlMaeLou Music. Rose (Lisa Friedrich, below) tries to convince Albert (Alan Nugent) that he should go back to college. Students present musical On April 24 and 25, high school students, presented the 1981 allschool musical. “Bye Bye Birdie.” It was the story of Conrad Birdie (Nick Willocks), a teenage rock idol. It was also the story of Albert Petersen (Alan Nugent) and Rose Alvarez (Lisa Friedrich). Albert was Conrad’s manager and the owner of AlMaeLou Music, and Rose was his secretary. Albert and Rose had been engaged for eight years and Rosie wanted to get married. Amidst a booming career, Conrad was drafted into the Army. Rose convinced Albert to make Conrad’s last hit his biggest so Albert will make enough money to go back to college and become an English teacher. Rose’s story revolved around a young teenage girl, Kim MacAfee (Kris Swank). Rose decided that if Conrad sang One Last Kiss” while he gave Kim a kiss, the song would be a smash hit. To complete the plan. Albert. Rosie and Conrad all traveled to Kim’s hometown. Sweet Apple. Ohio, where the kiss was to take place, and Conrad was greeted by thousands of screaming fans ( Healthy, Normal. American Boy”). Then, a series of complications followed. First of all, Rose got mad at Albert and Kim had a fight with her steady boyfriend, Hugo (Trent Jansen) ( What Did I Ever See In Him?”). Secondly. Albert’s mother, Mae (Paula Pochop), continued to treat her son like a child and didn’t think he should marry Rose. To further disrupt the situation. Kim’s parents (Heidi Bigler and Stephen Putney) became annoyed with Conrad ( Kids”), but Albert stepped in, telling them to behave themselves because they were going to be on the Ed Sullivan Show (“Hymn For a Sunday Evening”) to promote the song. Since Rosie was mad at Albert, she decided to live it up and go out on the town. She ended up in Maude’s Bar and Grill, where she proceeded to disrupt a Shriners’ meeting ( Shriner’s Ballet”). Finally, Kim and Hugo made up and Rosie forgave Albert. On the morning Conrad was to leave for the Army. Albert proposed to Rosie (“Rosie”), and they moved to Pumpkin Falls. Iowa, where Albert had accepted a teaching position. The musical was directed by Charles Clark, and he was assisted by Melissa Yancey. Helen Lewis accompanied on piano throughout the production, and the choreography was created by Charlotte Kerstein and Laurie Petrie. The cast party was held at Pizza Hut, where Mr. Clark handed out Bye Bye Birdie” T-shirts to the more than 60 cast and crew members. Bye Bye Birdie” 23 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY. Chuck Bar-leen (above) demonstrates his winning ability with Star Castle, one of the computer arcade games that is hitting big with EPHS students. DIVIDED ATTENTION Playing a game of backgammon. Martha Kemmer and Heidi Bigler (right) don’t let bad reception stop them from watching the widely popular TV show. 24 Pop culture REO, pizza, M A S H are ’in’ Those who wore designer jeans, played Asteroids, listened to the rock ’n’ roll of REO Speedwagon, watched “M A S H on TV and “Stir Crazy” in the theatre, read science fiction or horror stories and ate pizza were really “in” during the 1980-81 school year, at least in the eyes of EPHS students. Video arcade games, especially those like Star Castle, Asteroids and Space Invaders, were rated as favorites among the students. Backgammon was also popular, as were the traditional Monopoly and card games. Designer jeans, preppie clothes and ‘‘light ’n’ lacy” outfits seemed to be the fads in 1980-81 clothing. More specifically, trends went towards pastels, gauzes, cottons, baggy pants and high heels. Some of this could be seen in the halls of the high school, although it was more obvious in magazine ads and store windows. Leading the field of most popular type of music was rock ’n’ roll, followed distantly by country SEE — I WENT. Les Wiemers is only one of many students who bought an REO Speedwagon T-shirt at the group’s well-attended concert at McNichols Arena in Denver. and even more distantly by classical, punk and disco. Punk and disco have been classified as both “out” and “in.” REO Speedwagon, AC DC, Styx and Led Zeppelin were among the most popular groups, as were The Cars, Rush and Foreigner. Other well-liked musical artists were Ted Nugent. The Eagles. The Who, Van Halen, Eddie Rabbitt, Pink Floyd, Blondie. Queen, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Rolling Stones, Kenny Rogers and Bob Seger. There didn’t appear to be any one outstanding movie, but “Stir Crazy,” “Nine to Five,” “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Any Which Way You Can” were rated as the 1980-81 favorites by EPHS students. The most popular TV show, by far, was “M A S H.” Also high on the students’ lists of most-watched shows were Magnum P.I., Dallas, Sheriff Lobo, Enos, Flamingo Road, BJ and the Bear. The Love Boat. Dukes of Hazzard, news programs and documentaries. Both health foods and fast or junk foods were considered both “in” and “out,” although more students said that they belonged to the first category and then named pizza as their favorite food. Trends such as these, in fashion and entertainment, can surprisingly be harmful. For instance, during the spring, doctors throughout the nation reported an epidemic of sufferers of so-called “Space Invaders Wrist.” It could also be claimed that watching TV causes “slackjaw” and mushed brains, that wearing certain brands of clothes causes “preppiness,” that listening to loud rock music causes deafness and that movie-going causes poverty. Aside from these examples, such trends are not always detrimental to one’s health and did indeed provide wholesome entertainment for high school students. Pop culture 25 Pink and blue accent prom ’81 As 1981 prom goers entered the Crags Lodge on Friday evening. May 22, seniors began to realize just what the theme said, “We May Never Pass This Way Again.” For the first time in many years, prom was held on a Friday night. This caused some dissatisfaction among a few students, but after the dance began there seemed to be no complaints. From 9 p.m. to midnight, dancers were entertained by the Borderland Band, a three-piece ensemble from Greeley. The band’s stage was decorated with light blue and complemented with pink and silver accents. Sponsored by the junior class, the 1981 prom offered a sumptuous table filled with hors d’oeuvres ranging from tropical fruit to cheese balls. Crowning for the 1981 prom royalty was held at 10:30. King candidates included Matt Coale, Kevin Smith and Scott Stetson, while queen candidates were Karen Dermody, Martha Kemmer and Karin Westman. King Smith and Queen Westman reigned while escorts and attendants danced to the theme song. Escorting the queen candidates were juniors Regan Cheney, Roy Johnson and Nicky Kane. King escorts included Angie Coale, Jenny Godbolt and Regina Lord. After-prom began at 1:30 a.m. to the sound of Japetus, a three-man band from Denver. The Rock Inn hosted the 1981 after-prom. This location is usually a 3.2 percent beer bar for the 18 and over crowd. This fact caused some controversy because of its reputation for having alcohol. But. no beer was served after midnight and a sheriff and guards were posted at the door to prevent gate-crashers.” This was sponsored by the senior class. A STAR IS BORN. Juniors finish decorating Crags Lodge for prom 1981 as Angie Coale (right) puts up the finishing touches, silver stars, to accent the pink and blue theme. CREPE PAPER ARTIST. With pin in mouth. DANCE WITH ME. NO WITH ME Who will get this dance with faculty member Laura Blaync Patrick helps to create decorations for Anderson seems to be the argument between her date Sid Brown and alumnus Ron Bazman. prom. 26 Prom A FEAST FIT FOR A KING. Choosing from the array of food of all descriptions plagues king candidate Matt Coale (left). ROYAL ROSE. Clutching her winner’s rose. Queen Karin Westman celebrates her victory with King Kevin Smith (below). PROCESSION OF THE HOPEFULS. Can-didates Martha Kemmer and escort Nicky Kane, followed by Karen Dermody and Roy Johnson (left), begin their march to find out who will reign over the festivities. Prom 27 WALKING TALL. David Denning (above) smiles broadly as he passes classmates on his way to accept his diploma from Mike Dickinson. EXERCISING FOR GRADUATION During graduation practice, students (right) stand in line and smile for photographers. 28 Graduation GLAD GRAD. Displaying his joy at being a graduate. Les Wiemers grins and holds a graduation present during the reception in the gymnasium following the ceremony. CAMEO. Like an old-fashioned brooch, a cap-and-gown-clad Pam Wanek is silhouetted against the student center during commencement. NEVER LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH Heidi Bigler accepts congratulations and shakes the hand of a well-wisher while her sister. Wendy, holding numerous graduation gifts, looks on. 69 graduates feted in May 28 function The 69 members of the Class of 1981 played to a packed house on May 28 when they completed their graduation week ceremonies. Elisabeth Menning was valedictorian, and. because of a difference of only thousandths of a point, Heidi Bigler and John McBride were named co-salutatorians. Baccalaureate was held on May 23 at 8 p.m., and opened the week’s activities. The address was given by A1 Waller, minister of the Church of Christ. Next, Principal Gordon Rudel presented scholarships and awards to the students. Several local clubs again made awards, including the Rotary Club, which granted $1000 each to Lisa Waller and Menning. Waller also won a $500 Lions Club scholarship, as did Martha Kemmer, and Mark Willcoxen was presented with the MacGregor Award, valued at $500. Two artistic awards were also presented: Eric Northcutt was awarded a painting by Herb Thomson, and Laura Rejeske received the $400 Fine Arts Guild scholarship. Certificates of Merit were given to Karen Dermody, Paula Pochop and Menning by the Society of Women Engineers. Jim Dickinson was awarded the Kevin Saldeen Memorial Award. The salutatorians and valedictorian addressed the class following the presentation of awards. Superintendent of Schools Herb Wenger then presented the Class of ’81 and students stepped up to receive their diplomas, which were handed out by former board President Mike Dickinson. The seniors then switched their tassles from right to left, and, as certified high school graduates, repaired to the gymnasium to greet friends and well-wishers. Graduation 29 Come to where the action is... come to Bobcat country “Bobcat country” was indeed where the action was in the 1980-81 school year, and whether the various sports seasons were exciting, disappointing or just normal, participating athletes found plenty going on. Between the JV baseball team’s exciting tournament win and the girl tracksters’ disappointing state finish, the Bobcats hit many levels of participation and competition. Students could choose either an interscholastic sport or an intramural sport, depending on the type of competition they desired. Not all athletics were school-sponsored, however. Many students participated in leisure-time activities on their own. Whether taking part in a leisure sport or a school sport, in intramural athletics or interscholastic athletics, in an exciting season or a disappointing season, students found that the place to find action was in “Bobcat country” — at Estes Park High School. 30 Sports division page OH. BROTHER. Bobcat senior Jim Dickinson watches the field in uneasy anticipation during the double header against Highland March 23. then covers his face in dismay as the Bobcat batter swings for a third strike. Abrames heads state qualifiers Gymnasts enjoy finest season The Bobcat gymnasts fielded their most formidable unit in school history, recording all-time high team scores and sending four to the state meet. The squad succeeded in topping the magic 100-point plateau each time it took the floor, which Coach Pat Boyle had listed as one of his goals for the season, and reached a record of 117.1 in a home meet against Fort Lupton. Lisa Abrames, Carolyn Back-strum, Karen Buffum and Karla Porter led the 14-member squad, and met qualifying standards for the AA state meet in Greeley. Abrames. who injured her back prior to the district meet and was unable to compete in that meet, placed seventh in the vault with an 8.4 score. In addition, she placed 19th in floor exercise. Buffum’s 6.7 on the uneven parallel bars earned her the 20th position in that event. The gymnasts’ 63.85 points enabled them to place 17th in team scores, their highest finish ever. GYMNASTICS Valley 124. Estes Park 106 Valley Invitational: 6th of 12 Fort Lupton 117.4, Estes Park 117.1 University Invitational: 3rd of 8 Estes Park 111.4, Windsor 108.1 Estes Park 101.35, Frederick 62.35 Estes Park 114, Platte Valley 110.2. Eric 107.75 Yuma 138. Estes Park 111.05 Eaton 124.6, Windsor 120, Estes Park 112.2 District: 8th of 13 (101.65) State: 17th (63.85) (Team picture is on page 78) LONELY VIGIL. As Bobcat gymnasts warm up before the district meet. Lisa Abrames. suffering from a back injury, watches pensively. ON THE BEAM. Balance and poise show on Caren Grady (above) as she completes her routine. PURPLE PRIDE Holding long-stemmed roses, the Bobcat squad (left). ready for district competition, enters the Fort Lupton gymnasium. Gymnastics 31 Volleyballers post 4-14 mark Girls struggle in rugged Welco The volleyball team rounded lip its season with a disappointing standing in the Northern Division of the Welco, but a good feeling of teamwork and team spirit prevailed anyway. Six other schools were in the same division. The Bobcats played each twice, totaling 12 divisional games. An additional six games were played, so overall, the team played 18 games. The varsity volleyballers’ league standing was two wins and 10 losses, while their overall record was four wins and 14 losses. The highlight of the season was beating University High — a team that until then held a 6-2 record. The Bobcats won both sets, 16-14 and 15-11. Coach Joan Siudzinski claimed that it was one of the best volleyball teams ever at Estes Park High School. However, she added that it was up against tough competition and didn’t always play up to its full potential. She noted that the team had a good offense because there was a lot of good teamwork and spirit and that they had some good setters. Anne Kirk and .Janette Jacksi. On the other hand, she pointed out that most of the team members were short in comparison to their opponents. Miss Siudzinski added. “They have to play excellent defense in order to win.” Regular varsity players included Linda Brandly, Karen Dermody, Mollie Ebel. Terri Harvill. Jacksi and Kirk. Miss Siudzinski, also coach of the JV team, has high hopes for the JV’ers next year. They finished with five wins and seven losses overall and a 5-6 standing m their division. The “C” team, coached by Mary Ann Varanka, ended its season with three wins, two losses and two ties. To conclude the season, the fall sports awards dessert was held. Brandly received best server, best defensive player and most valuable player. Annie Nichol earned the high scholastic award. Dermody won best offensive player and Kirk was tabbed the most improved. AIRBORNE RETURN With apparent ease. LET'S GO GET 'EM'Varsity players flash their opponents some challenging looks while meeting Jean Brandly taps the volleyball over the net. for a quick conference during time-out at the Roosevelt game. 32 Volleyball BACKWARDS BUMPER. With precision, Anne Kirk bumps the ball back over the net. VOLLEYBALL 4 Wins, 14 Losses Estes Park Opponent 10,6 Roosevelt 15,15 1.12 Platte Valley 15,15 15,15 Frederick 12,11 10,8 Berthoud 15,15 15,4,15 Windsor 5,15,10 7.11 University 15,15 4.10 Eaton 15,15 12,8 Highland 15,15 12,15,12 Roosevelt 15.12.15 6.9 Platte Valley 15,15 11,13 Windsor 15,15 16,15 University 14,11 6,11 Lyons 15,15 5,8 Eaton 15,15 15,1,14 Highland 10,15,16 7.2 Berthoud 15,15 6,15,15 Fort Lupton 15,10,12 10,11 Weld Central 15,15 (Team Picture is on page 79) BOUNCING VOLLEYBALLER. While teammate Linda Brandly cheers her on. Janette Jacksi, suspended in midair, strains to return an elusive serve against the University Bulldogs. Volleyball 33 Teams improve steadily X-Co, golf gain prominence Although neither the crosscountry nor the golf team is well known in the school, each made its name prominent in Colorado during the season. Over the course of the 10 meets that the cross-country team participated in, each member’s times decreased greatly. Scott Anderson led the pack, and his personal best — a 17:54 for three miles — was more than a minute faster than any previous team member had run. Anderson was followed by Ty Ricker, who was also a strong placer. Elisabeth Menning was the only female harrier running for the Bobcats. She fought a season-long bout with Michelle Wailes of Erie. State was the final conflict for the two, and Wailes dominated at the finish line, beating Menning’s time of 18:21.3 by only 0.8 seconds. Other cross-country members were Mike Denning. Dan Dull, Doug Evans. Jonathon Firnhaber, Danny Gavell and David Switzer. The golf team participated in 15 meets, an increase over last year’s total of 10. Sophomore Brian Miller moved up to the position of number one man, after his brother, Doug Miller, graduated in 1980. Jim Marranzino, also a sophomore, was the team’s second best player. Hale Kell, Pat Sheehy, Marranzino and Miller competed at the district meet held Oct. 2. The team placed seventh out of 12 teams and also set a school record of 353 strokes for 18 holes. Coach Jim Williamson Shawn Duell, Craig Hansen and regarded this as “one of our best Shannon Mulhern. showings.’’ The team missed qualifying for state by only three strokes. Other team members were NECK AND NECK. Desperately trying to outrace each other. Elisabeth Menning and Michelle Wailes round a corner at the state cross-country meet in Pueblo. 34 Golf and cross-country PRACTICE SWING. Hale Kell achieves a perfect stroke in preparation for the real thing. CROSS-COUNTRY Estes Park Invitational: (5 9) Highland Invitational: (3 4) Erie Invitational: (7 17) Windsor Invitational: (9 13) North Division: (Windsor-9 13) Woodland Park: (13 13) Broomfield Invitational (10 17) Welco: (8 10) (Team picture is on page 80) VARSITY GOLF Highland Invitational: (15 18) Fort Collins: (1 2) District: (7 12) Estes Park Invitational: (7 14) Fort Collins Invitational: (22 27) (Team picture is on page 81) DUELING GOLFERS. Attempting to brush up on their fencing skills. Martha Kemmcr and Alan Nugent joust with their golf clubs while Heidi Bigler keeps a low profile. STEPPING OUT. Ty Ricker works on keeping his stride at the Erie Invitational meet. Golf and cross-country 35 HOMECOMING HEARTBREAKER Following the homecoming gridders head to the lockers for a relaxing shower and to prepare for defeat to the the Windsor Wizards by a close 13-12 margin, the Bobcat the evening’s homecoming dance. Win 3 of last 4 games Gridders finish best since ’76 Starting off slowly, the Bobcat footballers finished their best season since 1976. After four straight losses, the Bobcats broke the drought with a 14-0 win over University. This was the first time in the six-year career of Coach Perry Black that they had beaten the Bulldogs. It also marked the first win for the Bobcats in 12 games, the last being the first game of the 1979 season, when they beat the Frederick Warriors 32-0. Homecoming was lost for the fourth year in a row to Windsor by the score of 13-12. The Bobcats used a passing game the first half of the season, but that proved to be ineffective, so they changed to a run-oriented attack. The run was much more successful than a passing game, with Estes winning three of the last four games. The gridders finished the season with wins over Eaton 12-7, and Highland 20-7. Arnie Johnson was named to the All North Welco team as wide receiver. Johnson was the top receiver, catching touchdown passes of 90, 70 and 60 yards. He was also the leading tackier. Eleven Estes Park players were named to the honorable mention team for the North Division. They were Mark Bana, Matt Coale, Jim Dickinson, Kevin Flynn. Kevin Goracke, Nick Kane. Tyron Mabie, Mason Nichols, Blayne Patrick, Harry Schroeder and Dan Williams. The 1980 season ended with the fall sports awards banquet. Awards were given to Bana-Gold Helmet offense; Goracke-Gold Helmet defense; Williams-outstanding lineman and Johnson-leading tackier. FOOTBALL 3 Wins. 5 Losses Estes Park Opponent 6 Berthoud 34 13 Roosevelt 26 6 Fort Lupton 34 6 Platte Valley 18 14 University 0 12 Windsor 13 12 Eaton 7 20 Highland 6 (Team picture is on page 82) Coach Bob McIntosh praised the JV team, saying that it was the best year for them in several years. “This is the largest squad that we’ve had and the outlook for next year’s varsity is fantastic,’’ he said. 36 Football PUNT. PASS OR KICK. Of the three alternatives, senior quarterback Matt Coale chooses to pass at an away game against the Eaton Reds, which Estes won 12-7. UP. UP AND AWAY End Blayne Patrick (above) takes a leap in an attempt to catch the football at a home game against Roosevelt. SITTING PRETTY. Taking a break from game action, Kevin Flynn (left). plans his attack for his return to the field. Football 37 GIRLS’ SWIMMING Estes Park Opponent 69 Valley 96 78 Fort Lupton 68 70 Windsor 79 78 Platte Canyon 85 52 Eaton 111 81 Summit County 74 Eaton Relays-7th of 10 Valley Invitational-6th of 8 AA Invitational-4th of 10 Welco League-4th of 6 (Team picture is on page 88) SPLISH SPLASH. Water flies as Cindy Hockelberg (right) swims freestyle at Fort Lupton. QUIET FOR THE START. PLEASE As students in the background prepare to start their timing devices. Belle Morris takes her mark.” Swimmers resurface Swimming returned to Estes Park High School as a major sport, with both boys’ and girls’ teams represented. Yet the girls’ team was plagued with problems from the beginning. They needed ten members to even establish a team, and just barely made that total. Both teams had problems finding a practice pool, and finally ended up using the YMCA. But they could not have home meets. In December, the boys’ team was forced to leave its practice pool by men with toolboxes. The YMCA closed its pool for repairs, and so the boys practiced in the Holiday Inn pool for a few weeks. The girls often took the majority of the first places, but were outscored because their opponents tallied for second, third and fourth places. They did win two dual meets: over Fort Lupton 78-68 and Summit County 81-74. The team finished fourth of 10 teams at the AA State Invitational meet. Julie Goracke advanced to the state meet in backstroke. The boys’ team also struggled, but had one diver, Sean Flynn, who provided needed support in this event. They also brought home Estes Park High School’s first team swimming trophy after placing second of seven teams at the Windsor Sprints. “This was the high point of the season,” Coach Bob Johnson commented. Coach Johnson summed up the year by saying, “Our rookies are strong, and we hope to draw more people next year.” 38 Swimming WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK. Coach Bob Johnson (above) urges one of his swimmers to speed it up” by whistling and waving his arms. SWIMMERS TAKE YOUR MARKS. Regan Cheney (left) crouches and listens attentively for the sound of the gun at the Windsor Sprints. BOYS’ SWIMMING Estes Park Opponent 69 Fort Lupton 85 63 Windsor 98 52 Valley 112 14 Eaton 68 62 Windsor Valley Invitational: 6th of 7 Windsor Sprints: 2nd of 7 Eaton Relays: 8th of 10 Welco League: 4th of 5 AA Invitational: 4th of 8 (Team picture is on page 88) 99 Swimming 39 LONE SENIOR. Karen Dcrmody concen- ALL TOGETHER NOW Team members take a breather while listening to important instructions trates on an important freethrow. from Coach Joan Siudzinski. 40 Girls’ basketball Despite 4-13 record Teamwork bonds girls together The girls’ basketball season got off to a disappointing start with a 0-10 record. The team, coached by Joan Siudzinski and assisted by Jim Williamson, hung together through the losses, experiencing neither declining team spirit nor falling morale. As a reward for sticking together, the team finally enjoyed a delicious victory over the Windsor Wizards. 46-29. This win was the first of four victories in a revitalizing winning streak. The other victories included wins over Lyons, University and Eaton. The streak ended when the Bobcats were defeated by Highland and then Platte Valley. In the tournament, the Bobcats had to beat Fort Lupton to continue on up the ranks. The Bobcats lost the game to the Blue Devils, 36-29. Despite tremendous teamwork and a strong friendship among team members, the team ended its season with a disappointing 4-13 record. Things look brighter for the 1981-82 season. There will be four returning starters and a number of returning lettermen. At the annual awards ceremony, Karen Dermody received awards for most valuable player and team captain. Claudia Jensen received an award for the most improved player, while Angie Coale was voted best defensive player. GIRLS' BASKETBALL 4 Wins. 13 Losses Estes Park Opponent 27 Fort Lupton 49 35 Valley 47 39 Berthoud 42 40 Roosevelt 44 30 Platte Valley 38 24 Windsor 40 35 University 45 31 Eaton 42 40 Highland 57 45 Roosevelt (OT) 49 59 Lyons 50 46 Windsor 29 50 University 45 36 Eaton 32 25 Highland 35 18 Platte Valley 45 29 Fort Lupton 36 (Team picture is on page 83) UNCOURTLY BEHAVIOR. Angie Coale collides with an opponent during a rough game. NO ONE BLOCKS ROX. Roxanne Rudel has no trouble shooting over a Roosevelt guard. Girls' basketball 41 SURGING SPIRIT. During a home game at the middle school, team members (right) cheer excitedly as two points arc scored. GENTLE REMINDER. The wrestling room provides conference space for Coach Craig Belshe (below) as he reviews the first half of the game. Inconsistency hampers team Cagers’ hopes dashed early A pre-season show of “solid teamwork” caused the varsity boys’ basketball team and coach alike to crave consistency and hope for a berth in the district playoffs at the end of the season. Their hopes were short-lived however, for after the regular season started in early January, the cagers found it more and more difficult to keep up the momentum. This was clearly shown in two games played against Berthoud. The first took place at home during the ’Cats’ third pre-season game. They shut out the Spartans 70-44. Estes Park came up against Berhoud in the first round of district playoffs, only this time they experienced a complete turnaround, as Berthoud dunked Estes 66-50. Although the team did experience some disappointment in the playoffs, they did manage to up their win-loss record from 7-10 in the 1979-80 season to 9-8. However Coach Dennis Snell wasn’t pleased. He explained, We just couldn’t get our game together this season. We played some good basketball at times, but inconsistency was a problem. After the last game of the season, Mr. Snell decided to end his 10-year tenure as head basketball coach. He explained, I had to make a choice between basketball and some other things I like to do.” The junior varsity team concluded the season with a division record of 4-5. Coach Craig Belshe commented, “I think we had a good season. Although we didn’t have the size, our defense was good.” At an end-of-the-year school board meeting, it was announced that Mr. Belshe would succeed Mr. Snell as head basketball coach. 42 Boys’ basketball UPWARD MOBILITY. Tim Potter leaps high for a basket in a game against Berthoud. BOYS BASKETBALL 9 Wins. 8 Losses Estes Park Opponent 67 Fort Lupton 51 57 Valley 70 70 Berthoud 44 55 Roosevelt 62 69 Platte Valley 63 57 Windsor 55 70 University 77 42 Eaton 64 59 Roosevelt 52 82 Highland 54 40 Windsor 54 74 Platte Valley 67 94 Lyons 60 62 University 70 57 Eaton 58 84 Highland 67 50 Berthoud 66 (Team picture is on page 84) OPEN FIELD. At a home game, guard Jim Dickinson tries to decide which way to go next. PLAN OF ACTION. Game strategy is outlined by Head Coach Dennis Snell during half-time. Boys' basketball 43 COOL. CALM. COLLECTED. Taking control of the situation. Jeff Carvell drives his University opponent to the mat. EPHS wrestlers' only dual victory came in the Dec. 12 match. ‘Cat Scratch Fever’ Wrestlers suffer heavy losses Plagued by injuries, ineligibility and lack of interest, EPHS wrestlers struggled through a 1-7 season. Coach David Martin and his 26 member squad started the season with hopes of improving last year’s 2-10 record, and rallied for school support with the theme Catch Cat Scratch Fever.” However, as the year progressed, enthusiasm waned, losses mounted and the number of wrestlers dwindled to 11. “We opened the season against very tough teams,” Coach Martin noted. When we started losing, morale went down.” EPHS grapplers began their almost-unchecked losing streak against Platte Valley on Dec. 5. The 62-5 loss was the worst of the season. In the next dual match against University on Dec. 12, Estes grapplers achieved their only victory of the season — a 54-14 win. Coach Martin considered the 44-18 loss against Erie — a Southern Division team — on Jan. 23 the best match of the season. Larry Marriott (138 pounds), Gary Marriott (132) and Vince Edwards (145) each pinned their opponents. Team results at tournaments were poor, but individuals excelled. Although Estes placed last out of eight teams at the Fort Lupton Tournament on Dec. 6. Gary Mar- riott earned second in his weight division. On Dec. 13. the grapplers secured sixth out of eight at the Southern Division Berthoud Tournament with Gary Marriott taking second and Dan Williams (167) placing fourth. In the Jan. 10 Wray Tournament, Estes came in last out of eight. Stan Beckman was the only team member to place with a fourth. While the team secured fifth out of seven at the Jan. 17 Lyons Tournament, Williams placed third and Richard Matherne (98) took second in their weight groups. Estes came in fifth out of 13 at the Welco JV Tournament on Jan. 31; the team was led by Williams who won first and Dale Duell (105) with a fourth. The varsity district tournament on Feb. 6-7 found Estes last out of nine schools. No EPHS grapplers qualified for the state tournament. Throughout the years, EPHS wrestlers have had to contend with injuries and ineligibility. This season, these problems were compounded when a large number of grapplers quit. Injury casualties included Kevin Goracke (155), who suffered a broken wrist, and Kevin Flynn (167), who sustained torn knee ligaments; both grapplers were disabled for the season. Less serious non-disabling injuries were sustained by other wrestlers. Of the 26 wrestlers starting the season, two were injured, three became ineligible and 11 quit. ‘‘I don’t know what to say.” Coach Martin admitted. ‘‘Most student athletes don’t understand what it takes to win.” Wrestlettes Karla Birdsong. Kendra Howard, Inger Lyngholm and Robin Tallman provided support to grapplers throughout the season. At the annual winter sports banquet Coach Martin reaffirmed his dedication to the team members who finished the season. He also acknowledged the importance of participation over winning. Awards were given to Matherne for most escapes (22), to Duell for most takedowns (17) and to Scott Wanek for the highest GPA. Gary Marriott, with the only winning record, received awards for most pins (6) and most reversals (14); he was also wrestler of the year. The award for most improved wrestler went to Larry Marriott, and Williams was the outstanding team wrestler. 44 Wrestling GO ON THE WHISTLE. David Potter maneuvers deftly to maintain control over his University opponent. Potter won a major decision in the Dec. 12 match. WRESTLING 1 win. 7 losses Estes Park Opponent 5 Platte Valley 62 54 University 14 12 Eaton 37 6 Roosevelt 61 3 Windsor 59 18 Erie 44 10 Berthoud 44 24 Highland 46 Eighth place-Fort Lupton Invitational Tournament Sixth Place-Spartan Classic Tournament Eighth place-Wray Midseason Tournament Fifth place-Lyons Invitational Tournament Fifth place-Wclco JV Tournament Ninth place-District Tournament (Team picture is on page 85) PIN EM. With a shout of encouragement. Coach Martin (above) rallies EPHS wrestlers at the Lyons Tournament on Jan. 17. HANG ON! Struggling to stay on top. Richard Mathcrne (left) pits his strength against that of his Berthoud opponent at the JV Tourney. Wrestling 45 Yampoons finish undefeated Intramural v’ball in fifth year Ranging from the bleary-eyes to the early-morning-exuberant. intramural volleyball players all faced early wake-up times to compete in the morning matches. In the fifth year of its existence, the program slipped in popularity from last year, drawing only 10 teams into the fray. Last year, a record 14 teams participated. For the first time, competition was split into two divisions, depending on each team’s preference. The competitive division contained those teams that were “going for the gold” — those that were serious about playing and wanted to compete against teams feeling the same way. A non-competitive division was formed for the first time and contained the teams whose members wanted to play volleyball for the exhilaration of the game. After the regular season ended, with the Yampoons on top, the teams in both divisions competed for the tournament crown. In the double-elimination tournament, the Yampoons came out on top. winning five games and losing none. FINAL STANDINGS Yampoons 22-0 Trojans 17-5 Puntanas 18-6 Gina’s Angels 14-7 Mutations 11-9 Los Malpartos 8-13 Newts 7-15 Spaceacade Nads 6-15 Kinkettes 2-18 Pits 0-20 READY . . . AIM . . . Puntana Scott Stetson sets the ball for a cannonball spike (right). while tuxedoed Yampoons Jean Brandly and Les Wiemers prepare themselves for the return. 46 Intramural volleyball The Puntanas, third place after the regular season games, copped second, and Gina’s Angels took third place. After the tournament, the volleyball participants voted for all-star team members as well as the most valuable player and the hardest hitter. Team one, which was comprised of the best players, contained both of the individual award-winners. Mark Bana was voted MVP and Tim Potter was awarded the honor of hardest hitter. The remainder of the team consisted of Arnie Johnson, Roy Johnson, Scott Stetson and Les Wiemers. THINGS THAT GO 'BUMP IN THE GYM. Imitating last year’s Gigolos' imitation of the unknown comic, the Yampoons (left) sharpen their skills by playing volleyball in the dark. BLISTERING SERVE. Eyeing the ball all the way. Kevin Schwery (below) attempts to serve an ace as Deyn Riedesell views the action. HEAVY DRAMA As he plans his next counterattack, Puntana Dave Martin (above) mentally plots the trajectory of the last hit. IN THE PITS. Pit crew member Lynn Pratt (left) takes advantage of a break in the action to rest her weary body between games. Intramural volleyball 47 GIRLS’ TRACK Highland Invitational: 1st of 6 Blue Devil Classic: 2nd of 15 Windsor Invitational: 1st of 13 North Division: 1st of 7 Eaton-Highland Invitational: 1st of 12 State Qualifying: 1st of 13 Freshmen-sophomore: 2nd of 13 State: 6th (Team picture is on page 86) FRIENDLY RIVALRY. Dawn Korctko (right) accepts congratulations from an Erie athlete after completion of the 800-meter relay. IT'S YOUR TURN. Dawn Korctko and Mollie Ebel have a good exchange during the 800-meter relay. BREAKING AWAY. Senior Karen Dermody shoots out of the blocks held by Coach Mark Larson. 48 Girls’ track ROUTINE RECOVERY Lori Henderson (left) takes a few minutes to recover after a hard practice. Tracksters break in new coach Girls finish disappointing sixth Falling from their second place finish at state last year, the girls’ track team placed sixth overall at the state meet in Brush. After placing first in every track meet except state and the Blue Devil Classic, the sixth place finish was disappointing. Highlights of the state meet included a second place in the 800-meter relay by the squad of Mollie Ebel, Joy James, Dawn Koretko and Diane Osborn. This same squad placed third in the 1600-meter relay. Ebel placed second in the 300-meter low hurdles, and James took third place in the open 400. Annie Nichol placed seventh in both the 800-meter and 1600-meter runs. Elisabeth Menning, who last year took a first place in the 3000-meter run, placed seventh. Coaching the girls’ track team was Mark Larson, assisted by Karl Ebel. Mike Wilson and Mary Ann Varanka. Coach Larson is optimistic about next year’s squad, pointing out that besides Ebel. James, Nichol. Osborn, Koretko, Claudia Jensen and Carrie Kirk, new talent will be coming up from the middle school. ‘‘We’ve got to be faster next year.” he said. Girls' track 49 BOYS’ TRACK Windsor Relays: 3rd of 8 Blue Devil Classic: 7th of 15 Spartan Invitational: 6th of 13 Eaton-Highland Invitational: 8th of 12 State Qualifying: 6th of 13 Freshman-Sophomore: 1st of 13 COED TRACK Eric Relays: 1st of 6 Lyons Relays: 1st of 8 (Team picture is on page 87) FLYING HIGH. Matt Coale (right) flies high to clear the pole vault bar during the Spartan Invitational on April 18. FENCE JOCKIES. Scott Anderson (above). who broke his arm early in the season and was unable to compete in the remaining meets, and Doug Stearn watch and time a race during the state qualifying meet on May 9. CONCENTRATION With a look of intense concentration, David Switzer (right) leads the pack during the fourth leg of the 800-meter relay at the state qualifying meet. 50 Boys’ track 1600 relay takes fifth Boys send 5 to state ZOOM! HIT' Gasping encouragement. David Denning (above) hands the baton to anchor-man Matt Coale in the 1600-meter relay. The team took fifth in the state finals on May 9. WINNING FORM. Harry Schroeder (above) demonstrates winning form as he clears a hurdle during the 300-meter low hurdle race. He placed seventh in state with a time of 40.06. Continuing its improvement over past seasons, the boys’ track team sent five members in three events to the state meet held May 15 and 16 in Brush. David Switzer, Kevin Halsey. David Denning and Matt Coale qualified in the 1600-meter relay and Denning, Harry Schroeder. Halsey and Switzer qualified in the 800-meter relay. Schroeder was the only individual to qualify, and he did so in the 300-meter low hurdles. The rainy weather at Brush didn’t stop the Bobcat tracksters from running well, and the 1600-meter relay runners ended up with fifth place in the finals. They also broke the school record of 3:34.1 by almost five seconds, running a 3:29.2. Their best time before state was a 3:35. Schroeder came through with a strong seventh place in the 300-lows, with a time of 40.06. Overall, the boys’ squad enjoyed a good, if short, year. The first meet scheduled — the Icicle Invitational — was cancelled as a result of bad weather. The next meet — the Windsor Invitational — was postponed three days and then cancelled, so their first meet was not until April 11. They had begun practice at the beginning of March. The first five long weeks of practice without competition didn’t dampen the boys’ enthusiasm or senses of humor too much, however. At a few meets, several Bobcat tracksters sported colorful Hawaiian shirts, sandals and sunglasses while reclining in lawn chairs. This was dubbed the “casual” look, and soon it even spread to the Berthoud team. The Bobcat runners also enjoyed the “zoom juice’’ provided by Halsey. This fruit compote of his own invention was never the same twice, but whatever was in it was supposed to help the runners “zoom” through their races (run fast). Whether it was the “acting casual,” the “zoom juice.” the many hours of hard practice or a combination of all three, the boys’ team enjoyed a strong, “maturing and satisfying season. It must have been the “zoom juice. At the track awards night, John Lane earned the Pain. Agony and Torture Award, Switzer received the title of most improved. Denning won the award for most points earned and Coale was named most valuable. BOY. I DON'T KNOW. COACH Exhausted after a tough mile run. Ty Ricker receives some words of encouragement from distance coach Mike Wilson at the Loveland meet. Boys’ track 51 BASEBALL 8 Wins. 8 Losses Estes Park Opponent 6 Roosevelt 8 7 Roosevelt 12 10 Highland 9 5 Highland 9 9 Berthoud 7 5 Eaton 15 0 Eaton 4 5 Fort Lupton 6 1 Platte Valley 0 20 Platte Valley 10 12 Windsor 5 6 Windsor 17 10 Frederick 1 10 Valley 6 12 University 6 10 University 12 (Team picture is on page 89) JACK-IN-THE-BOX. Ducking down to miss a curving fastball, foreign exchange student Mario Martinez (right) crouches by the plate. ROUGH AND READY. In a home game against Platte Valley, third baseman Mason Nichols (above) prepares for whatever might happen. SHADOWS OF SOLACE. Walking dejectedly away from the dugout. Coach Jerry McMurry and Kevin Flynn (right) seek consolation after losing to Windsor at home on April 11. 52 Baseball DUST IN THE WIND Cutting it close at first base. Roy Johnson (left) sidesteps the University catcher to score a run. ULTRA BRIGHT. Manning his first-base post. Les Wicmcrs (below) attempts to locate the ball in the glaring sun. I Baseballers improve Teams finish strong in league Finishing with an 8-8 overall record, the varsity baseball team showed improvement from last year. Highlights of the season included wins over three of the top teams in the league — Berthoud, University and Valley. Home run leaders included Arnie Johnson and Kerwyn Mabie. Johnson hit a two-run homer in the game against Berthoud and Mabie rapped a three-run homer against Valley. Also. Mabie was nominated to both the All-Welco and All-North teams. Jim Dickinson was also named to the All-North team and received an honorable mention to the All-Welco team. Johnson and Les Wiemers each earned All-North honorable mentions. Dickinson also won the Most Valuable and Best Defense awards. Mark Bana earned the title of Batting Leader with a .387 batting average, and Johnson received the honor of base-Stealing Leader; he stole a total of 26 bases in the 16 games. Roy Johnson was named Best All-Round Player. According to Coach Jerry McMurry, the outlook for next year is excellent. “We’ll have 11 seniors and some really good juniors. I would project that, weather permitting, we’ll be the best team in the league.” After winning solidly all season, the JV team took first in the University Invitational Tournament by beating Fort Lupton. Roosevelt and University. Strong players on the JV team included Sean Flynn. Shannon Mul-hern. Shane Ring and Jon Steele. JV Coach Perry Black noted that two main things helped the team this year: the excellent hitting and team effort and the new pitching machine that was given to both teams by the BACers. Baseball 53 Something for everyone Estes Park: sports wonderland Estes Park, Colorado — located in an area of towering mountains, cold, white snow, crystal clear, sparkling lakes and beautiful wilderness trails, it provides a variety of recreational opportunities for town residents. Many high school students made use of the opportunities around the area to participate in a wide range of leisure-time activities. Skiing, hiking, fishing and horseback riding occupied many students outside of school, while others enjoyed bicycling, four-wheeling. tennis, swimming and jogging. Favorite indoor activities included reading, model building and watching TV. Some of these leisure activities CATCH THAT FRISBEE SPIRIT! Playing Frisbee holds more interest than studying for Julie Wynkoop. as she enjoys the warm spring weather in the school courtyard. ROX 'AT RUSTY. Roxanne Rudel (facing page) smiles as she rides her Arabian gelding. Rusty, on the Fish Creek Ranch. She is only one of many students who enjoy riding. were for individuals, some were for two or more. Students’ interest and participation ranged from merely dabbling in the activity to pursuing it as a major pastime or career. But whatever the activity or how deep the students’ interest. these “leisure sports’’ played an important part in everyone’s life. They provided an opportunity to relax, have fun, stay in shape and enjoy life in Estes Park. HAMMING IT UP. Alan Nugent and Robby Hintz (above) take time out to play Dukes of Hazzard on one of the numerous four-wheel roads in the area. TROUT TALK. David James tries to talk the wary fish into taking his bait, as he relaxes with one of his favorite pastimes — fishing — near the mouth of Fish Creek, below the school. Leisure sports 55 DRAFTING DUO. During their architectural drawing class. Matt Coale and Steve Osborn work intently on their house designs. Each student planned, designed and drew his ■‘dream house during the first semester, and then built a model of the house during the second semester. fi world of knowledge Education, as the saying goes, should be like the apple — as nourishing as it is palatable. Students found a world of knowledge that was both nourishing and palatable at Estes Park High School. Classes held upstairs included English, social studies, foreign languages and publications. English students wrote term papers and learned grammar. History and cultures students played “Dangerous Parallel,” a world crisis simulation game. Downstairs, science and math prevailed, and classes taught included computers, Algebra I and II. geometry, physical science, biology, chemistry and physics. Physical science students participated in the annual egg drop, and chemistry and physics students built balsa bridges for the annual contest. Band, art, theater, metal shop and physical education were all classes located in other wings of the buildings. Classes held in other buildings included wood shop and home ec. in the middle school, and those taught at the Voc-Tech Center. Clubs also played a role in students’ lives, and those which existed were the French. Spanish, math and E clubs, as well as National Honor Society. All in all, students found very few worms in their apples, and discovered that Estes Park High School was indeed a world of knowledge. 56 Academics division page. Clubs grow stronger BOOTLEGGER. Surrounded by many arms and legs. Gwen Pallissard (above) is fitted for ski boots by her father at the Math Club ski swap. COKE ADDS LIFE. Carolyn Backstrum and Dave Gregg (below) quench their thirsts abundantly during the Spanish Club dinner at La Casa. Clubs gave students with similar interests, achievements and goals a chance to get together. Some clubs were established by merit, such as National Honor Society. NHS is a club based on academic achievement. The selection process for prospective members is rigorous, and candidates are evaluated by all teachers and must submit a list of their activities. The organization sponsored a blood drive Jan. 26. All members were available as tutors throughout the year. Most of the other clubs were academically oriented, and included the math, French and Spanish clubs, the Future Business Leaders of America and the speech team. The math club held a ski swap Nov. 8, and profits helped the math department purchase an Apple II. The two foreign language clubs, French and Spanish, offered students a chance to learn more about the language they studied, and about the countries where they were spoken. Both clubs sponsored projects alone, and the clubs joined forces for a spring carnival and dance on April 10. The carnival featured booths where students could “try their luck” and “ethnic” snacks such as nachos. crepes and sangria. FBLA continued to run the store in the business department, and to hold meetings during lunch. Members attended several leadership conferences, and Ann Clements. Martha Kemmer and Karen McManus, along with Mrs. Jeanine Jones, attended the state leadership conference. The speech team probably spent more time on the road than they did on stage. Their closest meet was in Longmont, approximately 34 miles away. Team members competed in poetry, original oratory, oral interpretation, humor and debate. Clubs 57 PHOTO PLAY. Finding pictures for an English II slide show project is the objective of sophomores Annie Nichol and Nancy Cho (above). CLIPBOARD. Trying to find sources to fill his bibliography. Clifford Putney begins research on his 52 page paper on New England cooking. POINT OF ORDER. During a simulation game in American Cultures, juniors Claudia Jensen. Mike Larson. Tom Carr. Dawn Koretko. Cathy Cotten and Angie Coale work to pass legislation. PAPER CHASE. In a ' debatable” spurt of glee, speech students John Dobler and Wendy Bigler toss up their affirmative case. 58 Academics-upper hall Pupils seek cultural awareness Subjects taught on the upper floor of the high school focused primarily on social studies and language. Since the school policy mandated that the high school graduate take three years of social studies, students were involved in a myriad of course offerings in that area. Freshmen and sophomores, who were required to take at least one semester of social studies, were able to study in diverse fields that ranged from geography of the Americas and Europe to ancient civilizations. Don Magnuson, who taught these courses, frequently added sidelights to his lectures by telling stories of his life on an Indian reservation and his tenure as a park ranger. Those in the last year of their high school career had to take two social studies courses: American government and an elective. Taught by Charlie Whiting, American government proved to be a senior year highlight. The course spanned the inner workings of national, state and local governments. Special attention was given to election practices and procedures, since voters cast their ballots for national and state issues and politicians. Feb. 5 and 6 marked another memorable event for American government students. The American Legion and the Optimists Club sponsored a field trip to the local and state governments. The elective portion of the social studies requirement was usually met by taking courses such as psychology and economics, both taught by Dave Martin. One full credit of social studies was required of juniors, and in most instances, this requisite was fulfilled in Mr. Martin’s room. The student entering his junior year could choose from two courses: U.S. history or American cultures. Both courses encompassed occurrences from pre-colonial America to the present. However, the American Cultures class, which was composed of separate social studies and English elements, had more in-depth coverage of the subject matter. The class offered four seminars, the social studies seminars being titled social reform and American dream. The English segment of American cultures, taught by Bob Keith, delved into American literary works throughout the same time period. Creative writing and James Michener’s book. “Centennial,” were the topics of the English seminars. In creative writing, the juniors wrote essays which varied from personal narratives to obituaries for old-time Estes rancher Muriel MacGregor. The class members traveled to the MacGregor Museum to gather information on the latter project. The other seminar, Centennial, provided students with greater insight into life on the plains of eastern Colorado. In addition to reading Michener’s novel and completing various writing assignments, the juniors took a trip in early April which included visiting Monfort feedlots, sets from the filming of Centennial in Orchard, and Pawnee Buttes, depicted in the book as Rattlesnake Buttes. Juniors opting for the regular English II course gained exposure to a multitude of authors, writing styles and types of literature. Reviewing for ACT testing and the no-excuse spelling test were also covered in the year. Reading comprehension and writing skills were emphasized by Marilyn LaMarsh and Laura Anderson, who both taught the class. Mrs. LaMarsh also taught two semester-long courses for seniors: practical college English and college continued EXERCISING COMMUNISM. As part of the unit on comparative economic systems. Matt Coale and dance instructor Dave Martin do the first in a series of Red Chinese exercises. Academics-upper hall 59 KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE. Researching a paper, sophomores Erik Ritschard and Pat Sheehy take a moment to clarify writing procedure with English II teacher Marilyn LaMarsh. BARTER MART Kati Newsom and Bridget Denning market imaginary goods in Spanish II. FIELD TRIP. Holding a meter, town employee Marc Smith (above) explains the functions of the water department to senior David Denning. FLOURING ARTISTS Showing his El Salvadoran flair for cooking, Mario Martinez (right) aids Lee Ann Wehr in noting sopapillas. 60 Academics-upper hall Cultural awareness continued composition. The first course involved skills needed to get a job after college. Seniors spent the next quarter whizzing through books, thus putting their speed reading skills to work. The second course included weekly, lengthy writing assignments and culminated with a 20 to 30 page term paper. Ann Day joined forces with Miss Anderson and Mrs. LaMarsh to increase sophomores’ skills in writing and literary appreciation. Topics covered throughout the year included the methodology of writing a research paper, writing structure, speech and understanding of poetry structure. A heavy emphasis was A placed on literature, for the sophomores read a number of works including Robert Cormiers’ “I Am the Cheese’’ and “Macbeth” by Shakespeare. The basics of English were stressed by Miss Anderson and Mrs. Day in the freshman English courses. Students were drilled on study skills such as outlining, test taking, listening and comprehensive reading. In the literary segment of the course, the freshmen were first introduced to authors such as Shakespeare and Jack Schaefer. One highlight of the class came in conjunction with their studies of “The Miracle Worker.” The students were able to gain a greater understanding of how handicaps can be dealt with, by attending a lecture given by a local blind man, Heinz Adam. A favorite elective course that students took revolved around learning to speak a foreign language. French and Spanish were offered in the high school, and the student was able to take up to four years in the language of his choice. Generally, those enrolled in the foreign language courses followed a class structure which emphasized the conjugation of verb forms and the absorption of new vocabulary. Periodically this routine would be broken through the innovativeness of the French and Spanish mentors. Students agreed that these breaks often created a memorable diversion. French instructor Nancy Oakes kept the students’ interest in several ways. Whenever a special French holiday came around, such as Christmas or Mardi Gras, the classes held traditional French celebrations. Lee Ann Wehr also spiced her class plans with interesting activities. Having just returned from a sabbatical leave where she took six months off to travel in South America, Mrs. Wehr returned to the high school with many remembrances and slides. To encourage students just learning the future tense, Mrs. Wehr chose a day to enter the second year students’ futures, as long as they used the correct future tense. Other highlights during the year included making sopapillas and pinatas and in-the-room practice with bartering. Students enrolled in general studies courses, taught by Karen Pielin, also spent a great deal of time in the upper levels of the building. All in all, the students agreed that they had every opportunity to gain an in-depth and diversified education through the classes taught on the high school’s top floors. Academics-upper hall 61 earmarks academics Diversity Academics brought mixed reactions from students. Some found them a challenge, while others considered them a burden. But all discovered some facet of learning which made Estes Park High School a world of difference. With the large array of subjects offered, students participated in courses as diverse as advanced studies in math — a college-credit, individual-progress course — and consumer education. Fields of study offered downstairs were business, drafting, math and science. Each of these disciplines included courses for students of all abilities and goals. For those who studied business, typing, shorthand, accounting, office practice and general business were offered as a basis for other courses or future employment. Office practice, taught by Jeanine Jones, focused on basic secretarial skills, and general business, taught by Marsha Snell, concentrated on money management. Other business courses included consumer education, which covered the free-enterprise system and the consumer’s and businessman’s role in it. Speakers were entertained and a trip was taken to local banks and an area real estate firm. Business law incorporated learning about contracts and business and consumer laws with a trip to the state capitol accompanying the government class Feb. 6. “It’s a fantastic opportunity,” emphasized Mrs. Jones of vocational office education. This program combined a business education in the school with paid work at local businesses. Additional business courses were business data processing and consumer mathematics. Taught by Frank Faiella, drafting and architectural drawing courses were also offered. Beginning with relatively simple drawings, drafting students worked up to cams in Drafting II. Architectural drawing students made plans for buildings. Those in their second year of this course were allowed to make models of the houses they designed; many created their dream houses. At the annual Fort Collins Industrial Arts Fair April 30 through May 2, 33 of the 34 Estes Park students entered placed. “The competition offers students a chance to see what people from other schools are doing and see how they compare with those students,” Mr. Faiella noted. One of the three Rs. ’rithmetic, was prominent in the downstairs curriculum. While general math, taught for the first year by Bob McIntosh, gave some a firm base for handling problems encountered in day-to-day living, algebra and geometry courses prepared students for more-difficult studies. Trigonometry and math analysis along with EG101 and advanced studies of mathematics were taught continued READY RECITATION Absorbed in her role as a businesswoman. Colleen Grady participates in a consumer education business simulation. ■ c n o • HELP. As a chemistry problem baffles Rob Hintz (above). Anne Kirk provides the solution. COMPUTER COMPETENCY. John McBride (left), an advanced computer student, works on a program. 62 Academics-lower hall 5.4.3.2.1.LAUNCH! As spring brings warm weather, Kevin Schwery and other aerospace students find recreation and increased knowledge of aerodynamics in model rocket launching. WHA T'S THIS? With an aroused curiosity and a slice of her X-Acto knife. Ruth Siebenaler (above) begins operating on a crayfish in biology. IT S A BIRD. IT S A PLANE. Freshmen Wendy Bigler. Helen Pratt. Cindy Hansen, Mark Brehon, David Edwards and Rod Baumover (left) watch as various protective methods are tested in the annual physical science egg drop contest. Academics-lower hall 63 TREE TRIMMERS. Alan Nugent. Nancy Eisenhauer. Kris Swank. Beth Kammeyer and Jon Firnhaber prepare a tree for the Jan. 13 survey of math procrastinators Christmas party. STEADY. Working carefully. Susan Spradling measures an acid molecule in physical science. Diversity continued by Dennis Snell for college-bound students. The latter two courses entailed possible college credit. As a refresher course for students wishing to take college entrance exams. Lois Bigler taught survey of math. Speakers on math-related subjects, a trip to local banks and numerous parties highlighted the year. Computer programming became increasingly popular among students. As a result of increased usage, facilities were expanded toward the end of the school year to over twice their previous capacity. When Mr. Snell opened the door to the computer room Monday morning, Jan. 26. he was greeted by 80 rolls of pink toilet paper hung in streamers from the ceiling and a balloon four feet in diameter bearing the message, “Happy Birthday.” This was the second year he had received such a reception from his senior, advanced-math students. For the second year in a row, EPHS advanced math students won the team competition at the Nov. 11 CSU Math Day. The year’s “A” team — Elisabeth Menning, Paul Niedringhaus and John McBride — placed first out of 38, while the “B” team was eliminated in the finals. The math department also held the annual Ski Swap on Nov. 8. With an ever-expanding curriculum, the science department worked to offer a more intensive, more complete education. We’re finding that students leaving Estes Park High School aren’t prepared for science studies in college,” acknowledged Mike Wilson, chemistry and physics teacher. With this in mind, all science teachers prepared more rigorous lesson plans. Physical science students studied the physical properties of matter and other areas to prepare them for biology and chemistry. They participated in debates on the advantages and disadvantages of different sources of energy, and in the annual egg-drop contest. Sophomores in biology received instruction from Grace Stephen on ecology, plant classification and animal anatomy. Also included in the course were crayfish and frog dissections and stream lab work. Students from both chemistry and physics classes participated in the second annual bridge-building contest on Nov. 11. Finalists Bill Becker, Matt Coale and McBride proceeded to state competition on Feb. 21 at the Denver Federal Center. Physics students took their knowledge about natural phenomena to the first annual CSU Physics Day on Jan. 31. Although neither of the teams from Estes placed, Mr. Wilson considered the competition good experience for the students. Theory of flight, aviation history and space exploration were among the topics introduced by teacher Bob Slizeski in aerospace science. Rocket launchings offered an interesting pastime and an opportunity to see classroom principles in action. Driver education taught by Perry Black offered a chance for sophomores to learn driving rules, automobile operation and engine parts and prepare for their driving permit and license tests. Behind-the-wheel instruction was given by Mr. Black and A1 Crisi, assistant instructor; when available, a simulator was also used. The diversity of courses offered, combined with professional and interesting teachers and achieving students, made Estes Park High School a world of difference. 64 Academics-lower hall HERE S HOW. Drafting teacher Frank Faiella shows Marty Miller, three-view orthographic projection is of high quality, it will be taken a Drafting I student, the proper method of drawing circles. If Miller's to the annual Fort Collins Industrial Arts Fair. THIS IS THE WAY IT IS. Science teacher SECRETARIAL STRESS. With a quick stretch of her fingers and a flick of the on off switch. Mike Wilson explains the physical properties senior Debbie Dike prepares to match her speed and accuracy skills against a business letter of an atom to his fifth hour chemistry class, on a Typing II test. Academics-lower hall 65 Pupils seek artistic and physical outlets Musical, physical and artistic areas of the school were more individual achievement-oriented because of the decreased enrollment. In the physical education department the selective program had more personal sports available, although some of the courses had been offered in the past. A new addition to the P.E. curriculum was the requirement of at least eight weeks of the condition circuit in the second and third quarters. In the metal shop there was a totally different program and a new teacher. Bob McIntosh completed his first year as a teacher here. He explained that the metal shop will soon be receiving new equipment, such as a computerized inventory and billing system. All in all. Mr. McIntosh believed that it was a very good year. In the arts section there was little change from last year’s curriculum. The art classes competed in the Welco League art shows and held many of their own. “But,” art instructor Paula Laing reflected, these have been mostly for personal satisfaction.” The choir spent most of the year practicing for its concerts. Some activities of the choir were participation in the Welco League Honor Band and Choir Concert and presenting the annual all-school musical, “Bye Bye Birdie.” Charlie Clark spent his first year as the director of choir, but has been the band director for six years. The band spent most of its time practicing for concerts and field competition. BRIDGING THE NOTES. Choir members (above) practice Bridge Over Troubled Water” after working on “Bye Bye Birdie during a sixth hour rehearsal. WICKED WELDER. Shielded by a protective mask. Mike Ratzlaff (right) does some skillful oxy-acetylene welding on his current metals class project. 66 Academics-other wings NOTEWORTHY. Shawn Duell (left) docs what he docs best, and the trumpet does the rest. GOING FOR A TOUCHDOWN Michelle Porterfield (below) dodges elk dropings while doggedly guarded by teammates Nancy Eiscnhauer and Karen McManus on the football field during sixth hour P.E. ARTIST AT WORK. Mollie Ebel is surprised as she peeks around her canvas during her second hour drawing, painting and printmaking course. Academics-other wings 67 Students also learn elsewhere For a few EPHS students, not all learning was secured within the high school building. Five students went to Fort Collins to attend Voc-Tech and numerous students trekked to the middle school daily to attend singles’ survival, clothing construction or wood shop. Voc-Tech attendance was down for the 1980-81 school year. In the past four years, an average of 12 students attended Voc-Tech annually. However, in the 1979-80 school year, Voc-Tech suffered a 58 percent decrease in 1£PHS student enrollment. Students are offered a variety of classes at Voc-Tech, including auto mechanics, architectural drafting, electronics and business. Voc-Tech offered students a strong educational base to build on later in college. Dale Mitchell, who studied architectural drafting there, has plans to continue his education in college. “I’m going to go into architectural drafting at CU,” he explained, “I really feel that Voc-Tech gives you a little more experience than high school.” Each day, approximately 100 students walked up the hill in front of the high school to attend wood shop and home-ec classes in the middle school. Singles’ survival and clothing construction, both taught by Carol Maibach, are the only home-ec classes offered to EPHS students. “Singles’ survival teaches the students coping skills,” Mrs. Maibach commented. “We try and give the students help in getting through a crisis and an emergency. We also teach how to buy a house, nutrition and getting a job,” she added. Clothing construction dealt mainly with choosing a wardrobe and improving sewing skills. “Home-ec has really changed. It isn’t just cooking and se Ving anymore — now it’s also careers, families and intra-personal relationships,” Mrs. Maibach explained. Advanced Woods and Woods I and II, taught by George Capwell, were also offered to interested EPHS students. Mr. Capwell, teaching his third year at Estes Park, was pleased with his students. He noted that outstanding students in his wood shop classes included Regan Cheney, Kevin Goracke, Scott Stetson, Kenny Kvols and Lidia Haughey. 68 Acadcmics-other buildings SITTING ON THE JOB. Junior Nicky Kane (left) takes a break, but keeps on working as he sits in his class assignment during Woods II. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Freshman Cindy Stewart and junior Kara Saldeen (below) discuss their future wardrobes in clothing construction. OPEN WIDE. In a Voc-Tech Auto Mechanics II class, senior Jerry Boomsma (above) hones a valve on an engine during an in-class assignment. CONNECT THE DOTS. Junior Dale Mitchell (left) works on his assignment in architectural drafting. Academics-other buildings 69 EPHS...as unique us you are The lack of students caused by dropping enrollment at Estes Park High School posed challenges in school spirit, sports and class unity. Since group work seemed virtually impossible, individuals began stepping out. It was these unique people who gave the otherwise drab halls a touch of spice. Many people left their mark at school. Some turned to academic excellence, while others reverted to vandalism to prove their individuality. There were activities such as clubs and sports in which students could participate, and almost everyone found something that sparked their individual interests. Those who just couldn’t find club, sport or home activities became creative with eggs or spray cans. Homecoming week made the school a victim for newly discovered artists. Both the entrance sign to the school and the football stadium became artistically painted with class years. At Halloween the school was the next subject for the galloping gourmet. Student center windows were decorated with eggs, making the school look like a giant omelette. It seemed that “Julia Child’’ hadn’t had enough, since two weeks later the windows again suffered a similar fate. Overall, Estes Park High School had a diverse student body with every individual contributing something. These contributions made the school ... as unique as you are. 70 People division page Seniors overcome debt of 1980 Members of the Class of ’81 surprised the rest of the student body by surpassing their monstrous debt from their junior year by January of 1981. Everyone was a bit apprehensive going into the 1980-81 school year after the senior class president and vice president had been elected on the slogan, “We’re a pair and don’t wear underwear.” But Mark Bana and Les Wiemers pulled together and put the class financially on its feet. Ann Clements held the office of secretary-treasurer while Tim Potter was the Student Council representative. After the Class of ’80 left Estes Park High as one of the biggest classes in local history with 106 students, the Class of ’81 left as the smallest since 1973 with only 70 students. At the semester the Seniors lost eight people to early graduation, dwindling their size to 62 for the remainder of the year. The main money-making project, besides the $10 per person class dues, was the spaghetti dinner. Mothers of some of the senior boys bought food with five additional dollars required of each senior. They worked throughout the day on Jan. 31 and helped the class earn $1400. In the 1980 homecoming contests, the Seniors placed first in hall decorations and third in the float competition. Academically, Elisabeth Men-ning achieved the rank of National Merit Scholar. She was one of 200 students chosen for the honor in the state. CONCRETE EVIDENCE. The sign proclaiming Park School District R-3 displays the artwork of some “clever’’ seniors during homecoming week. CHEF BOY-O-BANA 'S BRIGADE. Serving and cooking spaghetti for Martha Kemmer and Lisa King as Senior Class Vice President Les the Jan. 31 senior fund-raiser are seniors Lisa Friedrich. Lisa Waller. Wiemers and President Mark Bana act as expert chefs for the evening. Senior activities 71 Senior activities MARK BANA: Student Council, E Club, class officer. Spanish Club, basketball, track, football, baseball, intramural volleyball. JENNY BARLOW. Ski club. French Club. Spanish Club. FBLA. plays. STAN BECKMAN: Football, wrestling. HEIDI BIGLER: Student Council. National Honor Society. Thespians. Spanish Club officer, publications editorial board, band. golf, plays, speech team. ESA Outstanding Youth Award. Girls’ State. Leaders of Tomorrow. Girl Scouts officer. Accountability Committee, honor band. National Forensics League. SARA BOLES: French Club. National Honor Society. LINDA BRANDLY: Volleyball. Student Council, class officer. Homecoming Queen. ANN CLEMENTS: Student Council, class officer. French Club officer, select choir. FBLA officer, plays, speech team. National Forensics League. Girls’ State. Washington Workshops. Campus Life. Phenix International Classrooms trip to France. MATTHEW COALE: Pep band. Student Council. Thespians. E Club, class officer, jazz band. band, select choir, basketball, track, football, plays, intramural volleyball. 4-H officer. FFA officer. Boys' State officer. TODD COPPER: Select choir, wrestling, plays, baseball, intramural volleyball. VAL CROWLEY: Plays, track. DAVID DENNING: Aviation club, class officer. Spanish Club, track, cross-country, intramural volleyball. KAREN DERMODY: Student Council. National Honor Society, math club. E Club. Spanish Club, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball. track, intramural volleyball. JIM DICKINSON: Student Council officer. National Honor Society officer, math club. E Club officer, class officer, band, basketball, football, baseball, intramural volleyball. Boys’ State. DEBBIE DIKE Spanish Club, volleyball. Mark Bana Jenny Barlow Stan Beckman Jencllc Bcckstrom Heidi Bigler Sara Boles Jerry Boomsma Linda Brandly Ann Clements Matthew Coale Todd Copper Val Crowley Karen Dermody Jim Dickinson Debbie Dike basketball. VTR operator. JOHN DOBLER Thespians. French Club. Spanish Club, plays. DAN DULL: Mountaineering club, math club, aviation club, track, cross-country, intramural volleyball. VINCE EDWARDS: Football, wrestling, intramural volleyball, track. Campus Life. GAIL FREDRICKSON: Select choir, volleyball, basketball, plays. LISA FRIEDRICH: Student Council. The-spians. French Club. Spanish Club officer, publications, band, select choir. FBLA officer, plays, baseball manager, speech team. Campus Life. ESA Outstanding Youth Award. National Forensics League, honor band. KEVIN GORACKE: Student Council, band, swimming, football, wrestling. CAREN GRADY: Gymnastics COLLEEN GRADY Volleyball 72 Seniors KERRI HALSEY: French Club. Spanish Club. FBLA DAVID HANES: Ski club, pep band, mountaineering club, aviation club. French Club, publications, band, track, intramural volleyball. MICHAEL HAUGHEY: Aviation club, baseball. track, football, plays, intramural volleyball, flag football coach. CINDY HOCKELBERG: Swimming, exchange student to Australia. French Club, cross-country manager. CAREN JENSON: Basketball, basketball manager, drill team. band, jazz band. ARNIE JOHNSON: E Club, basketball, football, baseball, intramural volleyball. BETH KAMMEYER: Student Council. French Club officer, publications. FBLA. swimming, track, plays. Trail-Gazette high school correspondent. MARTHA KEMMER: Pep band. Student Council. French Club. Spanish Club officer, publications editorial board, jazz band. band. FBLA officer, plays, golf. National Forensics League, speech team. Girls' State officer. Who’s Who in American High School Students. Girl Scouts officer. LISA KING: Student Council. Thespians. John Dobler Dan Dull Chris Durant Vince Edwards Terry Fairbanks Gail Fredrickson Lisa Friedrich Kevin Goracke Caren Grady Colleen Grady Kerri Halsey David Hanes Terri Harvill Michael Haughey Kees Hekman Cindy Hockelberg Joyce Janosec Caren Jensen Arnie Johnson Seniors 73 Seniors reflect on past 4 years “Good morning Chuck. Today’s luncheon menu includes kraut-burgers, fruited jello, a homemade cinnamon roll and a half-pint of milk. And of course we’ll offer a variety of packaged goodies and yogurt in our a la carte line.” Broadcast every school morning over KSIR radio, Lunch Supervisor Berneice Roby invariably marked the beginning of the school day for EPHS students. In addition to Mrs. Roby’s cheery voice, the senior class members hold several other common memories of their four-year high school careers. Among these are “hanging out” at 7-Eleven after a tiring night of cruising, listening to My Sharona” on the juke box at Pizza Hut and rolling beer cans down the aisle at the Village Theatre. Following are individual seniors' memories. Chris Durant - Homecoming, the floats, the parade, dances and prom, but most of all, my friends. Arnie Johnson - Very short haircuts four months a year, fighting with the wrestlers when Carlson was teaching, remembering Mr. Hard-grove’s dissecting class by throwing the frog legs around the room, and kidnapping Deed Rodgers, taking him down to the lake and making him walk in. Liz Stanley - Mr. Hardgrove, Mr. Campbell, staying up to 4 a.m. on a pub night and smoking cigars at the pub dinner. Chemistry with Mr. Wilson, volunteering for Voc-Tech pictures and watching our legit girls’ outhouse burn. Lisa Waller - Mr. Whiting’s government class, the attention I got from my Texas accent, the winning band trip to Phoenix, our speed reading class that made me crosseyed, and the great time I had student directing the fall play. Ann Clements - Martin’s trivia final in Cultures, Girls’ State, speed reading, and my great coach Mrs. La Marsh. Mr. Whiting — the man who should run for president, and Lisa, Lisa and Lisa. Kevin Smith - The band trips: Phoenix. Canon City, etc. I will also remember working so “hard” during my last year, and mostly, all of my friends. John McBride - Filling the computer room with balloons and toilet paper, dreaded computer room dwellers, changing the Holiday Inn sign, and General Whiting’s war stories. Pun-times in chemistry and physics with Mr. Wilson, winning CSU Math Day against Regis (again), and computer room trekkie take-offs. Martha Kemmer - Being one of the first two girls on the golf team, and promoting the spirit by golf cheerleading (sorry, coach!), those late pub nights with Uncle Bob, and the time Kazuko Okada went around on Pearl Harbor Day apologizing to the students for the bombing. Elisabeth Menning - My four years of track and cross-country, especially my freshman year at state track. Coach Max, my junior year of cross-country, the distance runners, and Coach Wilson. Two years of independent publications and the late nights publicating. My home — the computer room — and the two miles of pink toilet paper, winning Math Day, and the computer room and physics jokes, and finally being old enough to drive in my senior year! Heidi Bigler - Antics at Hidden Valley, and the time in Mrs. Bigler’s geometry class when she spent 10 minutes describing the symmetry of figures while unwittingly pointing to a nude centerfold. Finally, beating Salida, slinging Mr. Friden’s dots all over the pub room to release tension after that 18-page pub night, heading up the Jake Jabs fan club, dreaded Cultures tests, and oompahing to victory at the Fiesta Bowl and Canon City with the baritones. Sara Boles - Mrs. Jones and Mr. Whiting and all the things they taught me while making the learning interesting and enjoyable. Also the crazy weekends and short vacations. Mike Haughey - Golf, Dave Bush throwing his clubs in a tournament, football, the rodeo grounds, and Russell Ketchum. English III, the summer of ‘80, and coaching flag football. Jenelle Beckstrom - Cutting Garth’s hair in economics, all those crazies in ceramics: Caren, Tish, Laura, Jill and Stan, and food fights when I was a junior. The best memory I’ll have is knowing Mrs. Laing, who helped me so much. Beth Kammeyer - Those long pub nights when I was still writing stories, and our first big 18-page paper. Swimming — even though I killed myself in the 500 freestyle. Speed reading, eye drills and Cliff’s amazing rates. Caren Grady - When Mr. Rudel and I were walking down the hall toward the office, I had my purse hanging down and he tripped on it and fell, and all we could do was crack up laughing. David Hanes - Band, winning CBA four years in a row, Canon City and the Fiesta Bowl. Throwing freshmen in the lake, coming to school at 7 a.m. for volleyball and staying until 6 p.m. because of track, and throwing pennies in freshman English. Tim Potter - My long hair, chasing porcupines at Everett Lumber, getting drunk with David and trying to find the football game, the toilet paper epidemic in Mr. Snell’s room and the food fights. John Dobler - Getting grossed out at the lunch table, being a member of the D club in College Comp., bugging Mr. Rudel for a pen, and learning so much in speed reading class, especially from the eye drills. Stan Beckman - First hour woodshop. All the trouble I could have been in . . . and the trouble I did get in. I’ll miss my friends and most of the teachers. Nick Willocks - All the long and sweaty hours in the wrestling room, the long hours in the theater. Mr. Sli’s aerospace speeches, and Mr. Whiting’s American Government. My senior year class load, fishing on the hot days in the spring when the chemistry was right and having fun with toilet paper in the computer 74 Seniors room. Cruising in the cranberry beast with Paul, and the fun times and good friends. Karen van Beber - Taking shorthand as a sophomore with Mrs. Jones. All the gossip in creative needle arts. Karen Dermody - Mr. Whiting’s war stories and Mr. Martin’s bad jokes. The state meet at Grand Junction. Lunches at Pizza Hut. The Mexico trip: the table set for 12, babysitting for Mark Cross, and the tiger pit. First and fifth period in Mr. Snell’s class. Til remember the speed reading class that made me cross-eyed. ’ Mark Bana - Football and Coach Black, intramural volleyball, the band trips, being senior class president, track practice, and being Chef-boyo-Bana in singles’ survival. Jenny Barlow - The senior girls trying to get an outhouse on their own and winding up needing help from the senior guys. And my poor mother helping us and worrying that she was going to get arrested. Jeff Legler - My best days and memories of school were when I wasn’t there. Ditching P.E. and English classes and never getting caught. Kicking back with my friends in my Chevy SS and having a good chew. Ty Ricker - Listening to Q-103 and KYGO (when we had to) in “Daddy” Faiella’s class, learning something about chemistry in — class, and municipal day with Mr. Whiting. Basketball with Dennis and the well-disciplined boys, the track bus, homecoming. Morp, prom, the senior class meetings and a lot more. Steve Osborn - The long season of track and the long and fun times in the theater. The intramural volleyball games and all the teams. The science and English classes we tried to make more fun than they were meant to be. The long and productive times in “Daddy” Faiella’s drafting room. Jim Dickinson - The band trip to Arizona, the annual trips to Canon City and the fun times I had with the football team. On these events I felt a certain degree of togetherness; be a winning effort or a losing one it didn’t matter, for the friendship among the participants still grew. Alan Nugent - Good ol‘ Voit, the first dance, Europe’s pick’n’lick and “Ten Little Indians.” Disco party, pot pies in Bond Park, changing brown cars, rainy prom and “The Curious Savage.” Golf: resting on the fairway, waving socks, laying clubs end-to-end down 18 and starting on one and ending on 18. Lisa King - All the teachers who were special, especially Mr. Whiting. Mrs. Jones and Mr. Rudel. Going to prom all four years with the same person, all-night pub nights with Uncle Bob, and all-day speech meets with Mom Anderson. Speed reading, the Mexico trip and good friends. Paula Pochop - Band, especially Canon City and Phoenix and the great times we had. Crying on Mr. Snell’s shoulder when I got low grades in math or chemistry, because he ranked highly on my favorite-teacher list. Publications, because of all the people in it and especially because of Mr. Keith. Kerri Halsey - The parties in Mrs. LaMarsh’s class, the government field trip, and the trips to Mexico with the Spanish Club. Clifford Putney - Publications, Roby’s rations and vacations. I’ll remember people too. and taking science (which I rue). Math and government were exciting, with Mr. Snell and Mr. Whiting. And field trips and cheap cigars, potato chips and junky cars. But only one thing really makes me shout — that’s getting done and getting out. Mary Cate Patterson - Lori, and midnight tennis with Karun. Ditching the pops concert to see Styx. Getting my first ticket, which my parents still don’t know about. Detesting shorthand, and Mrs. Jones persecuting me daily. Trying desperately to learn xylophone before it’s too late. Directing the play. And I hated speed reading. Linda Brandly - All my good friends and the good times I had during school. My senior year homecoming when I was crowned queen. Volleyball, my favorite teacher Coach Black, and Jan. 16, 1981, the day I graduated. Also. Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Day and Mr. Whiting. David Denning - The sit-out, track and Coach Max — the best coach and friend ever, intramural volleyball, being the only four-year Trojan, Mr. Slizeski’s aerospace class and our talks after school. Having Mr. Whiting four times this year and liking every class. And especially, getting drunk with Spaceman at the U-High game and the Halloween dance. Mark Willcoxen - The Mexico trips, especially the pit. Chasing porcupines. All the changes that happened in the past four years. Matt Coale - Having just a great time with Daddy” Faiella in the drafting room. Football and track. Coach Black, having a crew-cut haircut for basketball. Being lab partners in chemistry with Kees Hekman and Mark Bana — what a chemical reaction! Having a really good time with the band people. Being a Mutation for three years in intramural volleyball, and all the people starting to wear cowboy boots to school. It’s just great! Les Wiemers - The R.A.T.H., being a Gigolo, trips to the barber four months out of the year. Having a liquid breakfast with Chris Back-strum on his last day of school. Basketball, baseball, and being a bench-warmer on the football team. Sally Schneidkraut - I’ll never forget Canon City, the toga party, gymnastics with Wendy, hiccups, Jujy Bees, and the morning after homecoming. Also, lunchroom biology and all my friends, especially Lisa and Karla. Lisa Friedrich - There are many great memories, but most of all I will remember: One of my most favorite teachers, Mr. Whiting; cross-eyed speed reading; long pub nights and Uncle Bob; “Bye Bye Birdie”; never being sure whether when someone calls “Lisa,” if they were talking to me; and the band trip to Phoenix. Seniors 75 Senior activities class officer. French Club. Spanish Club, publications editorial board, select choir. FBLA officer, plays, speech team. Campus Life. National Forensics League. SCOTT KIRKLAND: Wrestling, football. JENNY KNUTSON: Baseball manager. JEFF LEGLER: Select choir, plays. KERWYN MABIE: Baseball, basketball, intramural volleyball, football. TISH MANDEVILLE: Spanish Club, volleyball. JOHN MCBRIDE: National Honor Society, math club. Thespians. E Club, select choir, football, plays, honor choir. Boys’ State. ELISABETH MENNING: Student Council, math club, aviation club. E Club, class officer. French Club officer, publications, yearbook editor, band, basketball, track, cross-country, plays. National Merit Finalist. ESA Outstanding Youth Award, engineering, cross-country and publications camps. Accountability Committee. National Honor Society officer. Masonic Outstanding Junior Girl. PAUL NIEDRINGHAUS: National Honor Society, math club, aviation club. Thespians, golf, plays. Boys' State. TAMMY NORMAN: French Club, publications. band. ERIC NORTHCUTT: Track, intramural volleyball. ALAN NUGENT: Student Council, aviation club. Thespians. French Club officer. Spanish Club, select choir, show choir, golf, plays. Baptist church group. Boy Scouts. STEVE OSBORN: Aviation club. band, track, plays, intramural volleyball. Boys' State officer. MARY CATE PATTERSON: French Club, band, plays, intramural volleyball. PAULA POCHOP: National Honor Society. publications, band, select choir, track, plays, speech team, wrestlerettes. drill team captain. TIM POTTER: Student Council, aviation club. E Club, class officer, basketball. VTR operator, intramural volleyball. CLIFFORD PUTNEY: Student Council. National Honor Society officer, class officer, publications. Boys' State officer. Who's Who in American High School Students, art awards. LAURA REJESKI: French Club officer. JEFFREY RICKER Student Council officer, math club. E Club, class officer. Spanish Club, band, basketball, track. Voc-Tech. plays, cross-country, intramural volleyball. SALLY SCHNEIDKRAUT: French Club, band. FBLA. gymnastics, track. KEVIN SMITH: Pep band. National Honor Society, math club. French Club, jazz band, band, football, intramural volleyball. Boys' State. Beth Kammeyer Martha Kemmer Lisa King Jenny Knutson Jeff Lcgler Kerwyn Mabie Tish Mandeville John McBride Elisabeth Menning Paul Nicdringhaus Tammy Norman Eric Northcutt Alan Nugent Steve Osborn Mary Cate Patterson 76 Seniors LIZ STANLEY: Thespians. French Club, publications, plays, wrestlerettes. FCS. church youth group, volunteer at Saratoga Springs General Hospital. SCOTT STETSON: Wrestling. BRENDA SWICKARD: Band, honor band, choir. French Club, basketball, volleyball. LISA WALLER National Honor Society. French Club officer, band. FBLA. plays, baseball manager. KARIN WESTMAN: Spanish Club, choir, plays, color guard. Youth for Understanding Exchange Program. Sweden. LES WIEMERS: Student Council. E Club, class officer. Spanish Club, select choir, basketball, football, plays, baseball, intramural volleyball. Homecoming King. MARK WILLCOXEN: Student Council. National Honor Society, math club. Spanish Club officer, plays, intramural volleyball. DAN WILLIAMS: Band, select choir, football, wrestling. NICK WILLOCKS: Pep band, aviation club. Thespians. E Club. band, select choir, show choir, wrestling, plays, speech team, crosscountry. intramural volleyball. Paula Pochop Tim Potter Clifford Putney Laura Rcjeski Jeffrey Ricker Stan Sallee Sally Schneidkraut Cheryle Schwcry Kevin Smith Liz Stanley Scott Stetson Brenda Swickard Karen van Beber Lisa Waller Pam Wanek Karin Westman Les Wiemers Mark Willcoxen Nick Willocks Seniors 77 Juniors earn dollars for prom Juniors worked hard, accumulating over $700 by the first semester. Class President Blayne Patrick led the 90-member class with the help of Vice President Charlie Hix and Secretary-Treasurer Angie Coale. Student Council representative was Jason Nixon, who left Estes Park and was replaced by Nick Kane. Class meetings, held in the band room, were often rowdy and unorganized. Patrick observed that class unity was blase. It’s there, then it’s not there,” he said. Nevertheless, the Class of ‘82 did accomplish what it set out to do — raise money for the prom — even though few class members helped with the work, according to Patrick. A variety of money-making tactics was used, such as a powder-puff football game, selling advertising for sports programs, and selling coupon books and raffle tickets. The year got off to a slow start for the Juniors, who placed last with their homecoming float but came in second with their hall decorations. Attendants for the homecoming dance were Kane and Julie Wynkoop. The Student Council-sponsored Morp dance was held just before Christmas vacation. Junior attendants were Hix and Janette Jacksi. ESA Outstanding Student Awards were presented to Nancy Dunn and Hix by Eta Sigma Alpha in recognition of academic achievement, good character and leadership. DRAWING IN THE LINES: With deep concentration. Shannon Henderson uses a clip art book to help her design hall decorations for homecoming, helping the Juniors to place second. Gymnastics FRONT ROW: Manager Carla Birdsong. Caren Grady. Sally Schneidkraut and Manager Nancy Cho. MIDDLE ROW: Coach Pat Boyle. Cindy Sonthcimcr. Gwen Pallissard. Lisa Pedersen. Karla Porter and Cami Allen. BACK ROW: Laurie Petrie. Lisa Abrames. Carolyn Backstrum and Karen Buffum. 78 Juniors Lisa Abrames Scott Anderson Carolyn Backstrum Bill Becker Jill Becker Karen Buffum Marlene Burke Debbie Campbell Tadd Campbell Tom Carr Regan Cheney Angie Coale Cathy Cotten Peter Crisi Bridget Denning Shawn Duell Nancy Dunn Sheila Edwards Simon Edwards Nancy Eisenhauer Griff EUingsburg Glen Essex Doug Evans Jeff Evans Jonathon Firnhaber Kevin Flynn Peggy Gappa Jenny God bolt Steve Hall Julie Harding Volleyball FRONT ROW (C-TEAM) .Tammee Chandler. Stephanie Balzly, Diane Osborn. Carrie Kirk. Janellc Fletcher. Susan Spradling and Kathleen Durant. ROW TWO (JV): Dawn Koretko, Karin Johnson. Sally Ford. Becky Bush. Jenny Godbolt. Kasey Webermeier. Claudia Jensen. Peggy Gappa and Cathy Cotten. ROW THREE (VARSITY): Robin Tallman. Karen Dermody. Mollie Ebel, Terri Harvill. Kim Rambeau, Jean Brandly. Susan Curry. Annie Nichol, Roxanne Rudel. Anne Kirk. Janette Jacksi. and Linda Brandly. BACK ROW: Head Coach Joan Siudzinski. Manager Lidia Haughey. VTR Operator Tim Potter. Manager Kim Mowery and Assistant Coach Mary Ann Varanka. Juniors 79 Shannon Henderson Susan Hendrick Rob Hintz Charlie Hix Janette Jacksi David James Claudia Jensen Roy Johnson Nick Kane Hale Kell Anne Kirk John Kob Dawn Koretko Dean Kossuth Mike Larsen Regina Lord Tyron Mabie Gary Marriott Larry Marriott Dean Martin Mario Martinez Michelle McEneny Marty Miller Dale Mitchell Mardi Morris Shannon Mulhern Lori Myers Jill Nelson Mason Nichols Jason Nixon Cross-country KNEELING: Jonathon Firnhaber. David Switzer and Rob Rische. STANDING: Coach Mike Wilson. Dan Dull. Scott Anderson. Elisabeth Menning. Ty Ricker and Doug Evans. 80 Juniors Melody Oetken Blayne Patrick Lisa Pedersen Karla Porter Cindy Porterfield Dave Potter Lynn Pratt Kevin Primrose Kevin Ratzlaff Rob Rische Brian Russel Kara Saldecn Kris Schlagcl Harry Schroeder Kevin Schwery Barb Siebenaler Lance Siebert Doug Smith David Sperry Doug Stearn Jon Steele Jeanine Sterlacci Kris Swank David Switzer Robin Tallman Nik Vacek Lisa Wenger Garth Wilson Diane Wittig Julie Wynkoop Golf FRONT ROW: Hale Kell. Jim Marranzino. Pat Sheehy and Brian Miller. BACK ROW: Martha Kemmer. Shannon Mulhern. Shawn Duell. Tim Rische. Heidi Bigler and Coach Jim Williamson. Juniors 81 Sophs complete fruitful year The Class of ’83 began a winning year by receiving a first place in homecoming float building and a third in hall decorations. Class sponsor Ann Day attributed the sophomores’ success to their all working together. Their major money-making project — selling M Ms — grossed them over $300. For weeks before Christmas all students were constantly bombarded by frantic sales persons trying to raise funds for their class. They also corralled students for a successful western dance just before spring break. After a trip to Elitch Gardens in their freshman year, President Kasey Webermeier admitted that the class’ major concern next year will be to “get together and raise some money for prom.” She also said that they are planning some summer fund-raising activities. Sophomore recipients of the ESA Outstanding Student Awards were Arlin Bartels and Mollie Ebel. Mrs. Day said that the class has shown “a sign of maturity over last year,” and with their “positive attitude” she hopes for another successful year. Webermeier led the class during the ’80-81 school year, with Lori Foote and Stephen Putney as her assistants. Class officers for next year will be Putney as president, and Foote and Webermeier as vice president and secretary-treasurer. CAUGHT IN THE ACT. Arlin Bartels is shocked at finding himself in the eye of the camera while the rest of the English II class seems not to notice. Football FRONT ROW: Manager David Klaue. Nik Vacek. James Work. Brian Wagner. Sean Flynn. Doug Stcarn. Mason Nichols. Arnie Johnson. Keith Stringham and Arlin Bartels. MIDDLE ROW: Manager Lori Henderson. Kevin Flynn. Nicky Kane, Tyron Mabie. Jon Steele. Randy Robertson. Dan Williams. Charlie Hix. Bill Becker. Harry Schroeder and Jason Nixon. BACK ROW: Coach Perry Black. Jim McBride. Roy Johnson. Blayne Patrick. Kirk Bana. Les Wiemers. Kerwyn Mabie. John McBride. Matt Coale. Jim Dickinson. Mark Bana and Kevin Goracke. 82 Sophomores Cami Allen Tom Austin Debbie Baar Kirk Bana Jeff Barleen Karen Barlow Arlin Bartels Kelly Bell Malinda Birch Carla Birdsong Eric Bolas Kathy Boomsma Jean Brandly Becky Bush Eric Carvell Nancy Cho Jane Clements Lori Copper Glen Cotten Becky Cowles Steve Cox Cindy Crowley Susan Curry Franz D'AIquen Tim DcHaan Virginia Denning Don DeSanti Walter Douglas Dale Duell Mollie Ebel Jeff Fairbanks Sean Flynn Lori Foote Sally Ford Annette Frandsen Danny Gavell Girls’ basketball FRONT ROW: Dawn Koretko. Anne Kirk. Karen Dermody. Claudia Jensen and Angie Coale. BACK ROW: Mollie Ebel. Lori Henderson. Debbie Campbell. Roxanne Rudel. Anne Nichol and Coach John Siudzinski. Sophomores 83 Julie Goracke Linda Gosh Kevin Halsey Craig Hansen Jim Haring Tani Harper Lidia Haughey Joci Hcald Lori Henderson Lucy Henderson Kris Hockelburg Kendra Howard Paul Hyland Maggie Jackson Joy James Trent Jansen Daryl Jimison Karin Johnson John Kammeyer Tommy Kelly Mike Keutzer Karol Kilker David Klaue Kenny Kvols Inger Lyngholm Bobby Maitland Jim Marranzino Walter Martin Wally Matuszak Jim McBride Rusty McLaren Karen McManus Brian Miller Steve Miller Tony Miller Scott Mitchell Boys’ basketball FRONT ROW: Arnie Johnson. Jim Dickinson. David Switzer, Kevin Schwery, Shane Ring. Jon Steele and Tadd Campbell. BACK ROW: Coach Craig Belshe. Coach Dennis Snell. Kirk Bana. Kerwyn Mabie. Lcs Wiemcrs. Tim Potter. Mark Bana. Roy Johnson. Managers Danny Gavell and Steve Cox. 84 Sophomores Kim Mowery Erin Murray Kati Newsom Anne Nichol Eric Norman Sabrena Parker Marla Patton Tracy Pearson Laurie Petrie Heidi Pugh Stephen Putney Kim Ram beau Tracey Ricker Shane Ring Erik Ritschard Randy Robertson Roxanne Rudel Sherri Rutledge Kim Schlagel Pat Sheehy Ruth Siebenaler Debbie Stephan Jackie Strickland Keith Stringham Brian Wagner Scott Wanek Rick Ward Kasey Webermeier Julie White Tony Willie Christa Wilson James Work Melissa Yancey Penny Zahn Wrestling FRONT ROW. David Edwards. Joe Miller. Kevin Dunn. Scott Wanek. Dale Duell and Richard Matherne. BACK ROW: John Kammeyer. John Kob. Gary Marriott. Vince Edwards and Dan Williams. Sophomores 85 Freshmen learn to fit in easily The 85 members of the Class of ’84 seem to have adjusted to life in the high school relatively well, although at the beginning of the year, upperclassmen had to endure tag in the student center and other youthful antics. Freshman recipients of the ESA Outstanding Student Awards were Wendy Bigler and Dave Rische. During homecoming week the class showed a surge of enthusiasm and won second place for its float. However, the hall decorations received last place. The officials elected to lead the class through its freshman year were President Chris Eshelman, Vice President Richard Matherne, Secretary-Treasurer Marc Haynes and Student Council representative Susan Spradling. For its sophomore year, the class elected Bigler for president, Cynthia PROJECTION OF THE FUTURE. Anticipating a victory, Gina Stout grins at the crowd as the freshman float, based on the theme “Reeling in the Years.” parades through downtown Estes Park on Oct. 10. The Class of 84 placed second in the float-building competition. Hansen for vice president and Jenelle Fletcher as secretary-treasurer. Sponsors for the Class of ’84 were Nancy Oakes and Frank Faiella. Miss Oakes said that the class started on a good financial base and she was certain it would do better during the sophomore year. Girls' track FRONT ROW: Becky Bush, Kim Rambeau, Lori Henderson. Carrie Kirk. Stephanie Balzly. Annie Nichol, Diane Osborn, Mollic Ebel, Chris Cole and Manager Pam Wanek. BACK ROW: Coach Mike Wilson. Manager Lisa Pedersen. Manager Wendy Bigler. Coach Karl Ebel, Kasey Webermeier, Susan Curry, Julie Goracke, Elisabeth Menning, Karen Dermody, Claudia Jensen, Roxanne Rudel. Dawn Koretko, Deyn Riedesell, Kris Arnold. Coach Mark Larson and Coach Mary Ann Varanka. 86 Freshmen Jeff Acton Lori Albrecht Kris Arnold Stephanie Balzly Chuck Barleen Kelly Barrecca John Batterman Rod Baumover Wendy Bigler Mark Brehon Michelle Breithart Lori Burcaw Kevin Cable Tammee Chandler Jerry Clements Chris Cole Pat Costello Dena Dart Mike Denning Kevin Dunn Kathy Durant Janna Eagan David Edwards Anthony Ellis Chris Eshelman Lynn Fisher Janelle Fletcher Boys' track FRONT ROW; Kevin Halsey. David Denning. Pat Hyland. Rod Baumhover. Nicky Kane. Shawn Duell, Harry Schroeder. Doug Stearn. Bill Becker. Charley Hix and Doug Evans. BACK ROW: Coach Mike Wilson, Coach Carl Ebel. David Hanes. Scott Wanek. Peter Crisi. Vince Edwards. Charley Birch. Dan Gavell. Kirk Bana, Blayne Patrick. David Denning. Matt Coale. Ty Ricker. Kevin Smith, Eric Northcutt, Coach Mark Larson and Coach Mary Ann Varanka. Freshmen 87 Dena Loomis Mike Maddalena Malcolm Mandeville Richard Mathcrnc Marie McCormack Leslie McGee Joseph Miller Belle Morris Sean Murray Diane Osborn Gwen Pallissard Chris Palmer Michelle Porterfield Casey Pratt Helen Pratt Doug Gosh David Gregg Cynthia Hansen Mark Harper Marc Haynes Dianna Hyatt Pat Hyland Carrie Kirk Lee Klauc Diane Kossuth Dennis Lane John Lane Swimming FRONT ROW: Beth Kammcyer. Cindy Hansen. Julie Goracke. Belle Morris. Lori Cooper, and Jana Eagan BACK ROW: Lance Siebert. Casey Pratt. Pat Shcchy. Dave Gregg. Craig Hansen. Doug Schone, Mark Harper. Kevin Goracke. Sean Flynn. Regan Cheney and Scott Anderson. 88 Freshmen Robert Rachel Todd Randall Mike Ratzlaff Deyn Ricdcsell David Rische Tim Rische Guy Roberts Deed Rodgers Duane Sanderson Sunder Schlagel Debra Schone Douglas Schone Lauri Schwery Jeff Servantes Marci Seybold Lisa Sheagley Cheryl Small Cynthia Sontheimer Susan Spradling William Stevens Cynthia Stewart Gina Stout Darla Stringham Jenny Swearingen Minh Troung Son Troung Heidi Wittig Baseball FRONT ROW: Mario Martinez. Arnie Johnson. Jon Steele. Mason Nichols and Kevin Flynn BACK ROW: Coach Jerry McMurry, Tyron Mabic. Kerwyn Mabie. Les Wiemers. Mark Bana. Roy Johnson. Jim Dickinson and Manager Kara Saldeen. Freshmen 89 Enrollment dip plagues board Declining enrollment, reducing the staff and negotiating teacher contracts plagued the Estes Park School Board and administration. Estes Park schools’ enrollment peaked in 1978. according to Superintendent Herb Wenger, and has been declining ever since. The high school dropped from a student body of 360 to 336. Added with cutbacks on the elementary and middle school levels, the district lost 49 youngsters. Prompted by the declining enrollment was the development of a teacher reduction program by the school board. Natural attrition was proposed by the teachers to be enough, but the board continued to discuss a reduction in force (RIF) policy. John Marks, a spokesman from the board, explained that the RIF would be “last in, first gone.” Contract cancellation was to occur first among nontenured teachers. In the grade school, Debbie West. Barbara Boone. Gloria Moeller and Principal Mike Peterson and part-time high school teacher Barbara Anton did not receive contracts for the next year. Some teachers were also given partial contracts. Lois Bigler and Paula Laing were cut from an 80 percent contract to a 60 percent contract, and Laura Anderson, who had a previous contract of 100 percent, was given a 50 percent. Miss Anderson was reinstated at a 100 percent contract after the resignation of Claudia Irwin, who decided not to return after a sabbatical leave. Contract negotiations also occupied a major part of Estes Park Education Association and school board discussions. The EPEA asked for a base pay salary raise to $13,000, longevity steps to be added to the current salary index, revision in the extracurricular salary schedule, a January-to-January negotiations period and changes regarding pay check information. These requests were negotiated with the board, and the final package included a two-year contract with a base salary of $12,700 for September 1981 and $13,800 for September 1982. Terms for two board members also expired in May. Seats of incumbents John Marks and board president Mike Dickinson were up for election. Mr. Marks announced his intention not to run again, as did Mr. Dickinson, but after careful deliberation, Mr. Dickinson submitted a petition to seek re-election. Seven candidates eyed the two seats on the board. Those candidates included Mr. Dickinson, Judith Kob, Jean Menning. Sherry Mowery, John Murphy, Helen Platt and Richard Putney, Mrs. Menning and Dr. Putney topped the other candidates in the May 5 election, taking 322 and 266 votes. Only 15.8 percent of the registered voters in the school district turned out for the election. HOW RUDEL' Looking a bit perturbed, high school Principal Gordon Rudel takes a camera break from balancing the activity account books. 90 Administration IMPANELLED THOUGHTS. School board candidates Mike Helen Platt and Richard Putney wait patiently and seem to be deep Dickinson, Judith Kob, Jean Menning, Sherry Mowery. John Murphy. in thought prior to the public forum held April 28 in the theater. Mr. Herb Wenger Superintendent of Schools Mrs. June Patten Director of Business Services Mrs. Jan Fletcher Secretary to the Superintendent Mr. Gordon Rudel Mr. Perry Black High School Principal Assistant Principal. Head Football Coach. Driver Education Administration 91 Faculty concerns are eligibility, curriculum Miss Laura Anderson English. Spanish, Speech. Speech Coach Miss Barbara Anton Typing. Substitute Teacher Mrs. Ann Day English Mr. Bob Keith American Cultures. English. Publications Adviser While students strained under homework and extra-curricular obligations. teachers found themselves busy with eligibility paperwork, curriculum workshops and other responsibilities. Following through with new eligibility rules, teachers marked sheets of students involved in extra-curricular activities, eligible or ineligible. Any student marked ineligible by two to more teachers was put on probation for a week. If the student was marked again the following week he became ineligible to participate in any extra-curricular activities for one week. Monday through Saturday constituted the week. Students were evaluated and marked for either academic or conduct reasons. The business, English, science and social studies departments attempted to establish more effective curricula. Revising their K-12 teaching guide was the major accomplishment for the English department. In view of this successful curriculum achievement, the other three departments considered the reorganization of their own curricula to better meet students’ educational needs. The social studies department made the most progress in this area, holding several in-service workshops with a program coordinator. Social studies instructor Don Mag-nuson expressed his opinion on the goal for social studies teachers: “ (I would like to see) a strengthening of the social studies department under a department head to correlate, or help correlate, all K-12 activities.” Mrs. Lois Bigler Algebra. Survey of Math Mr. George Capwell Woodworking Mr. Charlie Clark Band. Choir. Guitar. Music Lab. Jazz Band. Drill Team Sponsor Mr. Frank Faiella Drafting. Work Study Mrs. Terry Huck Librarian Mrs. Jeanine Jones Accounting. Office Practice. Typing. Shorthand. FBLA Sponsor 92 Faculty Mrs. Paula Laing Ceramics, Drawing Mr. Don Magnuson Ancient Civilizations. Geography, History Mrs. Marilyn LaMarsh English, Theater Arts Mrs. Carol Maibach Creative Needlework, Home Economics, Singles Survival FINISHING TOUCH. Band director Charlie Clark displays his artistic ability as he puts a final touch of paint on a show rifle. Mr. David Martin American Cultures, History. Football and Head Wrestling Coach Mr. Bob McIntosh General Math. Metal Shop, Assistant Football Coach Mr. Jerry McMurry Guidance Counselor, Sophomore Careers. Head Baseball Coach Miss Nancy Oakes English, French, French Club Sponsor Mrs. Karen Pielin General Studies Mr. Bob Richardson Psychologist Miss Joan Siudzinski Physical Education. Head Girls’ Basketball and Volleyball Coach Mr. Bob Slizeski Aerospace Science. Algebra, Geometry Faculty 93 Teachers In addition to their many teaching and coaching duties, some teachers found time to participate in professional activities which furthered their career development. English instructor Laura Anderson worked on the Colorado Language Arts Society convention program committee. She also gave a presentation to CLAS on “Forensics in the Small School,” dealing with small-scale speech teams. French instructor Nancy Oakes was nominated by the Estes Park Rotary Club for the 1981 Colorado Teacher of the Year award. She received an honorable mention in the competition for her work with the several Vietnamese school children enrolled in the Estes Park school system. Physical science instructor Mary Ann Varanka graduated from Colorado State University with a master’s degree in range ecology. She exceeded the minimum requirements and combined two programs: a master’s with a thesis and a professional paper. With the help of her freshman students. Miss Varanka prepared a final defense for her paper and received her degree. ALLEREST. Biology instructor Gracie Stephen covers a sneeze while Kascy Webermcicr catches some sun during the class' specimencollecting excursio to Fish Creek in April. STRIVING FOR PERFECTION. Publications adviser Bob Keith gives Susan Hendrick a helping hand with some precise layout details. 94 Faculty Mr. Dennis Snell AP Math. Computer Science. Head Basketball Coach, E-Club Sponsor Mrs. Lee Ann Wehr Spanish. Spanish Club Sponsor Mrs. Beverly Ebel Library Assistant Mrs. Jean Menning Substitute Teacher Mrs. Marsha Snell Business Education. Typing. FBLA and NHS Sponsor Mrs. Gracie Stephen Biology, Cheerleader Sponsor Miss Mary Ann Varanka Physical Science. Assistant Volleyball and Track Coach Mr. Charlie Whiting American Government. First Aid. Physical Education Mr. Jim Williamson Health. Physical Education. Girls’ Basketball and Golf Coach Mr. Mike Wilson Chemistry. Math. Physics. Cross-Country and Track Coach Mrs. Gladys Kell Substitute Teacher Mrs. Carol Pearson Substitute Teacher workers A new addition was made to the collection of kitchen devices used by the Robys. Lunch tickets were modified to fit a new automatic punching machine, freeing Mr. Roby from the tedious work of punching tickets at lunchtime. In addition, since the law requiring pop machines to be turned off in the morning took effect this year, the Robys installed a vending machine that sells Hi-C to those students who would normally drink pop. After the final bell rang, most students headed for home with enthusiasm, and many of them arrived there via the district bus system. Manning the fleet this year were many men and women under the command of transportation director Tony Paglia. Some of these drivers were involved with the recent additions to the bus fleet — the Suburban vans — which were purchased to provide more economical transportation for the smaller groups. Additions aid service EVERYTHING'S SQUARE Tom Johnson (above) semi-intently measures a piece of wood for cutting on a maintainance job in the wood shop. COFFEE BREAK Pausing before their next task, head custodian Lee Bauer and construction supervisor George Bradley (above) discuss what they would rather do on a sunny afternoon. GRINNING GEAR GRINDERS Striking a formal pose, the bus fleet captains (right) prepare to move ’em out at the end of the day. Taking care of paperwork, the halls, the transportation and. most of all. the students is the task undertaken each year by the invisible work force.” In the office Ellen Downs, Nancy Condon. Barb Beeman and Peggy Beauchamp kept the school running through efficient office work and miscellaneous jobs. Mrs. Condon, who started the year in the guidance office, switched to the outer office during the first semester to take the place of Mrs. Beeman. Mrs. Beauchamp took Mrs. Condon’s place in the guidance office and Mrs. Downs continued in her position as administrative secretary. Under the watchful eye of Lee Bauer, the school custodians kept the school clean on the floors, walls, halls, locker areas and restrooms through their daily chores. Though their job doesn’t help to keep the halls clean. Berneice and Carl Roby fed the hungry mobs, completing their second decade of preparing culinary delights. 96 Service personnel LOVE MY CARPET. John Poulos performs his daily rug-beating chores in the freshman senior locker cluster. His goal is to make the carpet clean enough to see himself in. SWIFT SLICER. Armed with flashing knife and grim smile. Kay Zahn (above) slices a gelatin-covered ham in the morning for sandwiches. TUNING IN. Momentarily stopping from her mountain of paperwork in the office. Mrs. Downs (left) adjusts the volume on her clock radio. Service personnel 97 SIGNS OF SUMMER. Coming down across the causeway into Estes Park, summer tourists are greeted first by the sign at Stanley Park (top). advertising coming rodeos, and then, as they approach the RMNP visitor center, they are welcomed by the sign proclaiming the temporary opening of Trail Ridge Road (lower). THE TOURISTS ARE COMING' Summer is here and the tourists flock in. as evidenced by the stream of traffic coming down Pole Hill and across Lake Estes on Memorial Day. The world waits The day has passed its hottest time, and the sun. reluctantly, sinks slowly toward the tall mountains. A warm summer breeze blows down from the peaks, into the green valley and through the busy, tourist-filled town. It flows quickly, whirling around trees and buildings, rushing down streets and roads. Soon, as the bright blue of the sky dims, shadows appear in the deepest parts of the valley and slowly spread over the land, joining together, growing, creeping ever on. Over on the western horizon, the sun is drawn inexorably downward, seeming to gain unwanted momentum as it falls. Now sitting on the mountain top. now sliding down behind it, it disappears with a tremendous splash of bright colors behind the peaks. The clouds to the west catch the color and turn bright red, seeming to swell and change shape as they do. The color is short-lived, however, and soon fades to orange, then pink, then purple and gray. The sky is a dark indigo now, the sun long gone. Birds and small animals have quieted down, retiring to nests and burrows for the night, and the elk have come down to the meadows to graze. Stars begin to appear, coming out one by one to form their summer constellations. And yet another day has ended, another day in our lives. This one, though, is different. We have spent a whole year discovering a world called EPHS, and now some of us are about to discover another. This world has waited, is waiting, and will wait for each one of us to discover and explore it in our own time. Some of us will discover it this summer as we work or vacation, some next year, dividing our time between it and Estes Park High School or as we go to college or a job, and some will wait, being content to live in our other worlds for a while yet. But when we discover it does not matter, for this world is patient. And what mysteries it holds! What questions and answers, challenges and rewards, friends and opportunities await us, no matter when we arrive! And so, as this day ends and we go on with our lives, we can relax, quiet and patient, for we too can wait, until we are ready, to discover this other world, the world of life, the world that waits . . . 98 Closing Index A Abrames. Lisa . 14. 16. 31. 78. 79 Acton. Jeff • 87 Adam. Heinz • 61 Albrecht. Lori • 87 Allen. Cami • 78. 83 Anderson. Ms. Laura • 26. 59. 61. 90. 92. 94 Anderson. Scott • 34 . 50. 79. 80. 88 Anton. Mrs. Barbara - 90. 92 Arnold. Kristen - 86. 87 Austin. Tom - 83 B Baar. Debbie • 83 Backstrom. Carolyn - 14. 31. 57. 78. 79 Balzly, Stephanie • 79. 86. 87 Bana. Kirk • 82. 83. 84. 87 Bana. Mark - 8. 36. 42. 46. S3. 71. 72. 74. 82. 84. 89 BAND • 12. 13 Barlccn. Chuck - 24. 87 Barleen, Jeff • 83 Barlow. Jenny • 72. 74 Barlow. Karen - 83 Barrecca. Kelly - 87 Bartels. Arlin - 82. 83 BASEBALL . 52. S3. 89 Batterman. John - 87 Bauer. Rr Lee • 96 Baumover, Rodney • 63. 87 Bazman. Ron • 26 Beauchamp. Mrs Peggy • 96 Becker. Bill - 12. 64. 79. 82. 87 Becker. Jill • 79 Beckman. Stan • 44. 72. 74 Beckstrom. Jenelle • 72. 74 Beeman, Mrs Barb - 96 Bell. Kelly . 10. 11. 83 Belshe. Mr Craig . 42. 84 Bigler. Heidi - 5. 11. 23. 25. 29. 35. 72. 74. 81. 100 Bigler. Mrs. Lois • 64. 00. 92 Bigler. Wendy • 29 58. 63. 86. 87 Birch. Charles 87 Birch. Malinda • 83 Birdsong. Carla - 44. 78. 83 Black. Mr. Perry - 36. 53. 64. 82. 91 Bolas. Eric • 83 Boles. Sara - 72. 74 Boomsma. Jerry - 69. 72 Boomsma, Kathy • 83 Boone. Mrs Barbara • 90 Boyle. Mr. Pat . 31. 78 BOYS BASKETBALL - 42. 43. 84 BOYS’ SWIMMING • 38. 39. 88 BOYS’ TRACK - 50. 51. 87 Bradley. Mr. George - 96 Brandly, Jean • 32, 79. 83 Brandly. Linda • 8. 32. 33. 72. 74. 79 Brehon. Mark - 63. 87 Breithart. Michelle • 87 Brown. Sid • 26 Buffum. Karen • 31. 78, 79 Burcaw. Lori • 14. 15. 87 Burke. Marleen - 79 Bush. Becky - 79. 83. 86 Bye Bye Birdie - 22. 23 c Cable. Kevin - 87 Campbell. Debbie - 79. 83 Campbell. Tadd - 79. 84 Capwetl. Mr George - 68. 92 Carr. Tom • 58. 79 Carve!!. Jeff - 44 83 Chandler Tammee • 79. 87 CHEERLEADERS . 14. IS Cheney. Regan • 26. 39. 68. 79. 88 Cho. Nancy - 58. 78. 83 CHOIR - 18. 19 Clark. Mr Charlie • 18. 19. 23. 66. 92. 93 Clements. Ann . 11. 57. 71. 72. 74 Clements. Jane - 11. 83 Clements. Jerry • 87 Coale. Angie - 16. 26. 41. 58. 78. 79. 83 Coale. Matt • 11. 26. 27. 36. 37. 50. 51. 56. 59. 64. 72. 74. 82. 87 Cole. Cristine • 86. 87 Condon Mrs Nancy - 96 Copper. Lori - 83. 88 Copper. Todd • 72 Costello. Pat • 87 Cotten. Cathy - 9. 58. 79 Cotten. Glen - 83 Cowles. Becky • 83 Cox. Steve - 83. 84 Crisi. Mr Al ■ 64 Crisi. Peter - 79. 87. 100 CROSSCOUNTRY . 34. 35. 80 Crowley. Cindy - 83 Crowley. Val • 72 Curry. Susan • 79. 83. 86 D D'Alquen. Pranz • 7. 83 Dart. Dana • 87 Day. Mrs Ann - 61. 82. 92 DeHaan. Timothy • 83 Denning. Bridget • 60. 79 Denning. David • 28. 51. 60. 72. 74. 87 Denning. Mike • 34. 87 Denning. Virginia • 83 Dermody. Karen • 16. 26. 27. 29. 32. 40. 41. 48. 49. 72. 74. 79. 83 DeSanti. Don - 83 Dickinson. Jim - 16. 17. 29. 30. 36. 43. 53. 72. 74. 82. 84. 89 Dickinson. Mr Mike - 6. 29. 90.91 Dike. Debbie - 72 Dobler. John • 11. 58. 73. 74 Douglas. Walter • 10. 83 Downs. Mrs Ellen • 96. 97 Duell. Dale • 44. 65. 83. 85 Duell. Shawn - 34. 67. 79. 81. 87 Dull. Dan - 34. 73. 80 Dunn. Kevin • 85. 87 Dunn. Nancy • 78. 79 Durant. Chris - 73. 74 Durant. Kathline - 79. 87 E Eagan, Jana • 87. 88 Ebel. Mrs Beverly . 95 Ebel. Mr Karl • 49. 86. 87 Ebel. Mollie - 18. 20. 32. 48. 49. 67. 79. 82. 83. 86 Edwards. David • 63. 85. 87 Edwards. Sheila - 79 Edwards. Simon • 79 Edwards. Vince • 44. 73. 85. 87 Eisenhauer. Nancy • 64. 67. 79 Ellingsburg. Griff • 79 Ellis. Anthony - 87 Eshclman. Chris • 86. 87 Essex. Glen • 79 Evans. Doug • 34. 79. 80. 87 Evans. Jeff ■ 79 F Faiclla. Mr Prank - 62. 65. 86. 92 Fairbanks. Jeff • 83 Fairbanks, Terry - 73 FBLA - 57 Firnhaber. Jonathon - 34. 64. 79. 80. 100 Fisher. Lynn • 68. 87 FLAGS AND RIFLES - 4 Fletcher. Mrs. Jan - 91 Fletcher. Janelle • 79. 86. 87 Flynn. Kevin • 36. 37. 44. 52. 79. 82. 89 Flynn. Sean . 38. 53. 82. 83. 88 FOOTBALL - 36. 37. 82 Foote. Lori - 7. 11. 83 Ford. Sally • 79. 83 Frandsen. Annette - 83 Fredrickson. Gail - 73 FRENCH CLUB 20. 57 FRESHMEN - 8. 86. 87 . 88. 89 Friedrich. Lisa . 5. 11. 18. 19. 22. 23. 71. 73. 75. 100 G Gappa. Peggy - 79 Gavell. Carolyn • 12 Gavell. Danny • 12. 34. 84. 87 GIRLS BASKETBALL . 40. 41. 85 GIRLS SWIMMING • 38. 39. 88 GIRLS TRACK 48. 49. 86 Godbolt. Jenny • 26. 79 GOLF • 34. 35. 81 Goracke. Julie • 38. 84 . 86. 88 Goracke. Kevin - 8. 36. 44. 68. 71. 73. 82. 88 Gosh. Doug ■ 88 Gosh. Mr Jerry • 6 Gosh. Linda - 84 Grady. Caren - 8. 31. 73. 74. 78 Grady. Colleen - 62. 73 Gregg. David • 57. 88 GYMNASTICS • 31. 78 H Hall. Steve . 79 Halsey. Kerri - 73. 74 Halsey. Kevin • 51. 84. 87 Hanes. David • 73, 74. 87 Hansen. Cindy . 63. 86. 88 Hansen. Craig • 34. 84 . 88 Harding. Julie • 79 Haring. Jim • 84 Harper. Mark - 88 Harper. Tani • 84 Harvill. Terri - 32. 73. 79 Haughey. Lydia . 18. 68. 79. 84 Haughey. Mike - 6. 73. 74 Haynes. Marc • 86, 88 Heald. Joei • 84 Hekman. Kees • 73 Heller. Ian • 100 Henderson. Lori - 49. 82 . 83. 84. 86 Henderson. Lucy • 84 Henderson. Shannon - 78. 80. 100 Hendrick. Susan - 5. 80. 94. 100 Heinz. Rob • 55. 62. 80 Hix. Charlie - 78. 80. 82. 87 Hockelberg. Cindy - 38. 73 Hockelberg. Kris • 84 HOMECOMING . 8. 9. 20 Howard. Kendra • 44. 84 Huck. Mrs Terri • 92 Hyatt. Dianna • 88 Hyland. Pat • 87. 88 Hyland. Paul - 84 I J INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL ■ 4. 46. 47 Irwin. Mrs. Claudia • 18. 90 Jacksi. Janette • 32. 33. 78. 79. 80 Jackson. Margaret • 84 James. David - 12. 55. 80. 100 James. Joy - 48. 49. 84 Janosec. Joyce • 73 Jansen. Trent - 22. 23. 84 Jensen. Caren • 73 Jensen. Claudia . 41. 58. 79. 80. 83. 86 Jimison. Daryl - 84 Johnson. Arnie - 36. 43. 46. 53. 73. 74. 82. 84. 89 Johnson. Mr Bob • 38. 39 Johnson. Karin • 79. 84 Johnson. Roy • 26. 27. 46. 53. 80. 82. 84. 89 Johnson. Mr. Tom • 96 Jones. Mrs Jeanine - 57. 62. 92 JUNIORS - 8. 9. 78. 79. 80. 81 K Kammeyer. Beth • 5. 64. 74. 76. 88. 100 Kammeyer. John - 84, 85 Kane. Nicky - 26. 27. 36. 69. 78. 80. 82. 87 Keith. Mr Bob - 5. 59. 92. 94. 100 Kell. Mrs Gladys • 95 Kell. Hale - 34 . 80. 81. 85 Kelly. Tom 84 Kemmer. Martha • 5. 10. 11. 24. 26. 27. 29. 35. 57. 74. 76. 71. 81. 100 Kerstein. Mrs Charlotte - 23 Keutzer. Mike • 12. 84 Kilker. Karol • 84 King. Lisa . 5. 10. 71. 74. 76. 100 Kirk, Anne ■ 5. 32. 33. 62. 79. 80. 83. 100 Kirk. Carrie • 79. 86. 88 Kirkland. Scott - 76 Klauc. David ■ 82. 83 Klaue. Lee • 88 Knutson. Jenny • 76 Kob. Mrs Judy • 90. 91 Kob. John • 80. 85 Koretko. Dawn • 40. 48. 49. 58. 79. 80. 83. 85. 86 Kossuth. Dean - 80 Kossuth. Diane • 88 Kvols. Kenny • 20. 68. 84 L Laing. Mrs Paula • 66. 90. 93 LaMarsh. Mrs Marilyn • 10. 11. 59. 60. 61. 93 Lane. Dennis • 88 Lane. John - 51. 88 Larsen. Mike • 48. 49. 58. 80 Larson. Mr Mark • 48. 86. 87 Legler. Jeff • 74. 76 Lewis. Mrs Helen • 23 Loomis. Dena - 88 Lord. Regina . 14. 15. 26. 80 Lyngholm. Inger • 44. 84 M Mabie. Kerwyn • 20. 53. 76. 82. 84. 89 Mabie. Tyron • 36. 80. 82. 83. 89 Maddalena. Mike . 88 Magnuson. Mr Don - 59. 92. 93 Maibach. Mrs. Carol - 68. 93 Maitland. Bob • 84 Mandeville. Malcom - 9. 88 Mandeville. Tish - 76 Marks. Mr John - 90 Marranzino. Jim - 34. 81. 84 Marriott. Gary - 44. 80. 85 Marriott. Larry • 44. 80 Marsh. Mr. Peter . 6 Martin. Mr David • 44. 45. 47. 59. 93 Martin. Dean - 80 Martin. Walter • 59. 84 Martinez. Mario • 52. 60. 80. 89 MATH CLUB - 57 Matherne. Richard • 45. 85. 86. 88 Matuszak. Wally • 84 McBride. Jim - 82. 84 McBride. John - 10. 11. 18. 29. 62. 64. 74. 76. 82 McCormack. Marie • 88 McEneny. Michelle • 80 McGee. Leslie • 88 McIntosh. Mr Bob . 36. 62. 66. 93 McLaren. Rusty - 84 McManus, Karen • 15. 57, 67. 84 McMurry, Mr Jerry • 17. 52. 53. 89. 93 Mcnning. Elizabeth - 8. 29. 34. 49. 64. 71. 74. 76. 80. 84. 86. 100 Mcnning. Mrs. Jean • 90. 91. 95 Miller. Brian - 81. 84 Miller. Doug - 34 Miller. Joe - 85. 88 Miller. Marty • 65. 80 Miller. Steve - 84 Miller. Tony • 84 Mitchell. Dale • 68. 69. 80 Mitchell. Scott • 84 Moeller. Mrs Gloria . 90 MORP • 20 Morris. Belle • 38. 88 Morris. Mardi • 80 MOUNTAINEER ■ 5 Mowery. Kim - 7. 11. 18. 79. 85 Mowery. Mrs Sherry - 90. 91 Mulhern. Shannon - 34. 53. 80. 81 Murphy. Mr. John - 90. 91 Murray. Erin - 85 Murray. Sean • 88 Myers. Lori - 80 N NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY . 20. 57 Nelson. Jill ■ 80 Index 99 Newsom. Kati • 15. 85 Nichol. Annie • 32. 58. 79. 83. 85. 86 Nichols. Mason - 16. 36. 52. 80. 82 . 89 Niedringhaut. Paul ■ 64. 76 Nixon. Jason - 78. 80. 82 Norman. Eric - 85 Norman. Tammy • 76 Nocthcutt. Eric • 29. 76. 87 Nugent. Alan - 10. 11. 18. 23. 35. 55. 64. 74. 76 O, P Oakes. Miss Nancy 61. 86. 93. 94 Oetken. Melody - 81 Osborn. Diane • 49. 79. 86. 88 Osborn. Steve • 56. 74. 76 Paglia. Mr. Tony - 96 Pallissard. Gwen - 57. 78. 88 Palmer. Chris • 88 Parker. Sabrena • 20. 85 Patrick. Blayne - 20. 26. 36. 37. 78. 81. 82. 87 Patten. Mrs June • 91 Patterson. Mary Cate - 7. 11. 74. 76 Patton. Marla - 85 Pearson. Mrs Carol • 95 Pearson. Tracy • 85 Pedersen. Lisa • 78. 81. 86 Peterson. Mr Mike - 90 Petrie. Laurie • 23. 78. 85 Pielin. Mrs Karen - 61. 93 Platt. Mrs Helen . 90. 91 Pochop. Paula • 22. 23. 29. 74. 77. 100 Porter. Karla - 15. 31. 78. 81 Porterfield. Cindy • 81 Porterfield. Michelle • 67. 88 Potter. Dave - 45. 81 Potter. Tim 43. 46. 71. 74. 77. 79. 84 Poulos. Mr John • 97 Pratt. Casey • 39. 88 Pratt. Helen - 63. 88 Pratt. Lynn • 47. 81 Primrose. Kevin • 81 PROM - 26. 27 PUBLICATIONS - 4. 5. 100 Pugh. Heidi • 85 Putney. Cliff - 5. 58. 74. 77. 100 Putney Mr Richard - 90. 91 Putney. Steve - 11. 23. 82. 85 R Rachel. Robert • 89 Ramhuugh. Kim 79. 85. 86 Randall. Todd • 89 Ratzlaff. Kevin - 81 Ratzlaff. Mike ■ 66. 89 Rejcske. Laura • 29. 77 Richardson. Mr Bob • 93 Ricker. Mrs. Freddi • 6 Ricker. Tracey - 85 Ricker. Ty - 17. 34. 35. 51. 74 . 77. 80. 87 Riedesell. Deyn - 47. 86. 89 Ring. Shane • 53. 84. 85 Rische. David - 86. 89 Rische. Rob ■ 80. 81 Rische. Tim • 12. 81. 89 Ritschard. Erik • 60. 85 Roberts. Guy ■ 89 Robertson. Randy • 82. 85 Roby. Mrs Berneicc • 74. 96 Roby. Mr Carl • 96 Rodgers. Deed • 89 Rudel. Mr Gordon • 11. 20. 29. 90. 91 Rudel. Roxanne • 41. 55. 79. 83. 85. 86 Rudel. Mrs Sheroll • 20 Russell. Brian - II. 81 Rutledge. Sherri • 85 s Saldeen. Kara 69. 81. 89 Sallee. Stan - 77 Sanderson. Duane ■ 89 Schlagcl. Kim - 11. 85 Schlagel. Kris - 81 Schlagel. Sunder 89 Schneidkraut. Sally • 74. 77. 78 Schone. Debbie - 89 Schone. Doug - 88. 89 Schroeder. Harry • 36. 51. 81. 82. 87 Schwery. Cheryl • 77 Schwery. Kevin ■ 47, 63. 81. 84 Schwery. Lauri • 89 SENIORS 8. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77 Servantes. Jeff • 89 Seybold. Marci • 89 Sheehy. Pat . 34 . 60. 81. 85. 88 Siebenaler. Barb • 81 Siebenaler. Ruth • 63. 85 Siebert. Lance - 81. 88 Siudzinski. Miss Joan - 32. 40. 41. 79. 83. 93 Slizeski. Mr Bob • 64. 93 Small. Cheryl • 89 Smith. Doug ■ 81 Smith. Kevin • 26. 27. 74. 77. 87 Smith. Marc - 60 Snell. Mr Dennis - 42. 43. 64 84. 95 Snell. Mrs Marsha ■ 62. 95 Sontheimer. Cindy • 78. 89 SOPHOMORES 8. 82. 83. 84. 85 SPANISH CLUB • 20. 57 SPEECH TEAM 57 Sperry. David ■ 81 Spradling. Susan • 64. 79. 86. 89 Stanley. Liz • 74. 77. 100 Stearn. Doug • 12. 50. 81. 82. 87 Steele. Jon - 53. 81. 82. 84. 89 Stephan. Debbie - 85 Stephen. Mrs Gracie • 14. 64. 94. 95 Sterlacci. Jeanine - 81 Stetson. Scott - 26. 46. 68. 77 Stevens. Bill • 89 Stewart. Cindy • 69. 89 Stout. Gina • 86. 89 Strickland. Jacque - 85 Stringham. Darla ■ 89 Stringham. Keith ■ 82. 85 STUDENT COUNCIL - 6. 17. 20 Stumpp. Mr Larry • 6 Swank. Kris • 11. 18. 19. 23. 64 . 81 Swearingen. Jenny • 89 Swickard. Brenda - 77 Switzer. David • 34. 50. 51. 80. 81. 84 T, V Tallman. Robin • 44. 79. 81 Thomson. Mr Herb • 29 Truong. Minh - 89 Truong. Son Ton • 89 Vacek. Nik • 81. 82 VanBebcr. Karen • 74. 77 Varanka. Miss Mary Ann - 32. 49. 79. 86. 87. 94. 95 VOC-TECH • 68. 69 VOLLEYBALL • 32. 33. 79 W, Y, Z Wagner. Brian - 82. 85 Wailes. Michelle - 34 Waller. Mr A1 - 29 Waller. Lisa - 11. 29. 71. 74. 77 Wanek. Pam ■ 29. 77. 86 Wanek. Scott • 44. 85. 87 Ward. Ricky • 85 Webermeier. Kasey . 18. 79. 82. 85. 86. 94 Wehr. Mrs. Lee Ann - 60. 61. 95 Wenger. Mr Herb - 29. 90. 91 Wenger. Lisa - 16. 17. 81 Westman. Karin - 18. 26. 27. 77 WHISPERING PINE 5. 100 White. Julie • 85 Whiting. Mr Charles - 59. 95 Wiemers. Les 8. 25. 28. 42. 46. 53. 71. 74. 77. 82. 84. 89 Willcoxen. Mark 10. 11. 29. 74. 77 Wille. Tony - 85 Williams. Dan • 18. 36. 44. 77. 82. 85 Williams. Mr Jim • 34. 41. 81. 95 Willocks. Nick - 10. 11. 22. 23. 74. 77 Wilson. Christa - 85 Wilson. Garth - 4. 81 Wilson. Mr Mike • 49. 51. 64. 65. 80. 86. 87. 95 Wittig. Diane ■ 81 Wittig. Heidi - 89 WRESTLING - 44. 45. 85 Work. James • 82. 85 Wynkoop. Julie - 55. 78. 81 Yancey. Melissa - 7. 10. 11. 18. 23. 85 Youngsters - 90 Zahn. Kay - 97 2 ahn. Penny • 85 Publications staff FRONT ROW: Lisa Friedrich. Martha Kemmer, Jonathon Firnhaber. Lisa King. Liz Stanley. Shannon Henderson and Beth Kammeyer. SECOND ROW: David James. Paula Pochop. Heidi Bigler. Anne Kirk. Susan Hendrick and Adviser Bob Keith. BACK ROW: Elisabeth Menning. Clifford Putney. Peter Crisi and Ian Heller. Three hundred copies of the 1981 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 are 18 pt. Bookman Italic and 36 pt. Bookman. Estes Park High School publications hold membership in Columbia Scholastic Press Association and Colorado High School Press Association. Staff: Editor - Elisabeth Menning; reporters - Heidi Bigler. Peter Crisi. Jonathon Firnhaber. Lisa Friedrich. Shannon Henderson. Susan Hendrick. David James. Beth Kammeyer. Martha Kemmer. Lisa King. Anne Kirk. Paula Pochop. Clifford Putney and Liz Stanley; photographers - Heidi Bigler. Jonathon Firnhaber and Ian Heller; adviser - Mr. Bob Keith. 100 Index mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COM PA N Y