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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1982 volume:

contents EPHS: We bring good things to life A new day begins... A personal interest... A common goal... A change of pace... A margin of difference... A better tomorrow... A time for reflection. 2 opening 4 activities 22 academics 42 sports 70 people 98 closing 99 index __z Whispering. Pine’82 Volume 53 W, Estes Park High School stes Park, Colorado 80517 Sunrise, viewed from Many Parks Curve on Trail Ridge Road, climbs over brings opportunity, challenge and new learning experiences, preparing us the horizon on Easter morning as a new day begins. Each new school day for later life. 2 Opening A new day begins — signaling new opportunities, new challenges and new learning experiences. School is a stepping stone to meeting these challenges and to reaching our potentials. Some students made the most of learning opportunities in high school; others were content to just scrape by. But the school offered something for everyone. Changes enhancing these offerings included a new track, an enlarged computer system, a juke box in the student center, a ’60s day during homecoming week and prom in the student center. Marked by an informal atmos- phere, the year brought less vandalism and more students on honor roll — 89 first semester — than usual. It witnessed a trend toward math, science and business courses. “Kids are becoming more concerned about how to get a job,’’ Principal Gordon Rudel reflected. At the same time, extracurricular activities gained popularity, luring more than half of the student body from their books. Band, intramural volleyball, plays and numerous other activities rounded out school life. Spirit and pride rallied in all school events. With two new members, Richard Putney and Jean Menning, the school board took steps to improve education in the district. It developed an ongoing five-year plan, required by the state. Through board action, human physiology and computer literacy were added to the curriculum. Every student had the opportunity to follow “a personal interest,” to enjoy “a change of pace” in sports and to earn an education, “a common goal.” In all school functions, EPHS students were the “margin of difference.” Their decisions shaped the school year. Together, students and teachers determined the quality of education as they “brought good things to life.” Opening 3 Valentine’s greetings await Susan Curry as she eagerly reads a Valogram delivered by members of the Spanish Club on Feb. 12. For an extra cost, that she received. More than 50 Valograms were purchased and were the purchaser could have the message sung to its recipient. A personal interest . . . Boredom? Most EPHS students would say that, however hard one looked, boredom could not be found, for there were always plenty of activities to keep busy with. As the school year began, traditional activities were revived. During homecoming week, each class put hours of after-school effort into float building and hall decorating. As basketball season arrived, cheering on the teams at away games took on a new twist. For a handful of enthusiastic fans, “road trips” made each away game into an extravagant party. Cheerleading also filled many a student’s empty hours. Far into the afternoon, cheerleaders occupied the student center practicing routines or making posters for the next game. In preparation for upcoming parades and concerts, members of the band and jazz band could also be found at school after regular hours. Of all activities that kept students late, publications was one of the most notorious. Once a month, when the school newspaper was “put to bed,” most publicators did not get to bed until 3 or 4 in the morning. On the opposite end of the scale, many activities got students out of bed and to school early in the morning. With matches as early as 7:15, intramural volleyball attracted a large number of sleepy participants. The year’s numerous field trips also commanded the students’ presence at early hours for a prompt start on the day’s out-of-school learning experiences. Still, there were • students who would argue that every aspect of high school was boring and the day’s biggest thrill came when the bell rang at 3, excusing them from school to pursue other interests. 4 Activities division page Preps, Pac-Man, Porky’s popular By the end of the year, many EPHS students wondered if they weren’t surrounded by a bunch of trendy youngsters who were addicted to designer jeans, rock and roll music, Pac-Man and movies about “growing-up.” But these were the trends, and the majority of the student body adhered to them as if they were sacred. Correlation with fashion trends was the most obvious, but students had different ideas about what was “in.” Most agreed that jeans and a “casual” shirt was stylish, but some indicated that the trend was toward being preppy, which entailed wearing sailor suits, leg warmers, topsider shoes, and shirts with either ruffles, baggy sleeves or little alligators embroidered on them. Others said that punk was the fad. Some students predicted that clothing styles will revert back to the short dresses and bobby socks of the ’50s. Musical trends were also apparent. By far, rock and roll was the most popular, followed closely by new wave and punk. Favorite musical groups ranged from the rock of AC DC, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Journey and Asia to the new wave style of The Cars, The Go-Go’s and The Human League. Other groups mentioned as favor- ites were Pink Floyd, Devo, The Rolling Stones, Loverboy and The Kinks. Experiencing their favorite groups in concert was also popular, as many students traveled to see AC DC, Journey, The Cars and The Kinks. Another trendy way of passing time was playing video games. The favorite was Pac-Man, followed closely by Asteroids and Tempest. Avid players noted that they played as much as they could and, in the process, spent as much as $14 per week. A few said that they don’t play video games. “I don’t want to waste my money,” commented one student. EPHS students did not have one TV program which was a definite favorite. Rather, most-liked shows included The Fall Guy, Magnum P.I., Fame, Hill Street Blues and The Love Boat. By far, the favorite movie of 1981-82 was “Porky’s,” which, according to its billing, was about “growing up.” “On Golden Pond” and “TAPS” followed in popularity. When a student was not in the arcade or movie theater, other school-related activities kept him busy. Dances were ranked as the most popular activity. “They were a good way to release tension and energy,” explained one student. Intramural volleyball was also well-liked and drew many participants. Attending basketball games via “road trips” was also a popular weekend activity. Even though some students complained that Estes Park is behind as far as fashion and trends, it is clear that, behind or not, Estes Park students followed the major national trends. Pac-Man fever was caught by many Estes Park students as the video game gained popularity over the school year. Among those with the disease was Ken Bush, who tries his skill at Ms. Pac-Man, a Pac-Man spinoff. Trends 5 Jobs prepare students “Where did you work this summer?” was probably the most common question asked when school started up in the fall. Students didn’t ask each other where their summer vacations were spent or how their time was spent; the assumption was that everyone worked at least part of the summer. At Estes Park High School this was a correct assumption, as just about everyone did work. A large variety of jobs were available in Estes because of the number of tourist-related businesses that the town supports. More popular jobs for students were sales clerking in gift shops, waiting tables in restaurants, and cleaning rooms in hotels and motels. The high school students have always been an important part of the Estes summer work force. “The high school students are the core of this town’s summer employment,” commented Peter Marsh, Estes Park Area Chamber of Commerce vice president. “Without them, we probably couldn’t do it,” he added in reference to the summer season business. Working was an important part of growing up, part of accepting responsibility, and a way to view other students in a new perspective. The simple aspects of a job — such as being on time, getting along with co-workers, and figuring out how quickly and how well a job can be done — all exposed students to qualities needed after high school. Because of their part in the summertime work force, Estes Park students have been less financially reliant on their parents than most high school students. Money earned from summer jobs helped pay for students’ cars, college education, wardrobes, and Saturday night expenses. Summer jobs in Estes have become an important extension of high school, preparing students for the future, no matter what it could be. Trying to get it straight, Pat Hyland (top right) arranges headline type at the Estes Park Times and Old Fashion Candy Store. Carrie Kirk (right) pleasantly helps Julie Harding at the Karmel Korn Shoppe. At Outdoor World Tom Austin (below) diligently fills out a receipt. • 6 Jobs Have a Coke and a smile. Charlie King (above) cheerfully awaits the next order of Cokes at the Happy Texan. Dan Williams (left) arranges earrings at Rocky Mountain Traders while he waits for the summer flood of tourists. Jobs 7 Clubs offer various activities for involved students. Jill Becker (above) decorates the National Honor Society Christmas tree in the student center. Spanish Club members Chris Cole and Susan Spradling (above right) work on their pinata for the spring picnic. At the Math Club ski swap. Lisa Wenger. Kevin Schwery and Lois Bigler (right) keep track of sold items in the office. 8 Clubs Clubs start traditions Mixing the old with the new, many clubs added more activities to their growing list of involvements. The Future Business Leaders of America started what they hope will be a tradition by qualifying someone for the national office procedure competition. Nancy Dunn copped a second place in the FBLA district competition and went on to the state championship in Colorado Springs, where she took first and qualified for the national finals in Indianapolis, Ind. Another club which seemed to congregate around food by holding lunchtime meetings was National Honor Society, an academic organization, whose members are picked on the basis of merit. NHS continued the yearly traditions of its blood drive and tutoring program. The society also made some changes. In a joint effort with the American Legion, it installed American (lags in the high school classrooms. It also dropped sponsorship of the annual Halloween costume dance, which the senior class took over. Added to the beginning of the year was an NHS-hosted assembly in which each club presented what its purpose was and where its members came from. Other changes in the society included the addition of a live Christmas tree to the student center. The tree was later planted outside. Although it made many changes, NHS was not the only one to do so. Spanish Club, consisting of any Spanish students who wanted to join, added a March 6 talent show to its list of activities. In addition to sponsoring the show, club members performed dance routines to “El Bambuco” and “El Paso Doble.” As another first, the Spanish and French Clubs participated in the community Aspenfest in September. The Spanish Club presented a melodrama and various fairy tales, while the French Club members interpreted French poetry. Another specific-interest organization, Math Club, added an Apple II to its growing family of computers via a successful ski swap. The swap, sponsored annually by the math department and organized by the Math Club, taught members about the workings of business and the practical use of computers in the business world. Whatever club they joined, students had the opportunity to reshape some segment of its purpose, and by doing so, kept the organizations interesting. Taking care of business. FBLA champion Nancy Dunn (left) sharpens her business skills on an in-class assignment. Startled at the Spanish Club banquet, sponsor Lee Ann Wehr (top) tries not to laugh during the La Casa dinner. All smiles for their paper mache peach. Lisa Sheagley. Stephni Balzly and Deyn Riedesel (above) prepare for the Christmas pinata bash. Clubs 9 Mixed emotions cross the faces of freshmen Robbie Johnson, Dick Wilcox and Andrew Clausen during the tug of war, in which they placed last. Good behavior saves homecoming The traditional week of homecoming, full of various spirited activities, float-raiding and shaving cream fights, was almost completely cancelled in ’81. Faculty and administrators announced that they had had enough of “playing police.” Some parents thought homecoming week activities were dangerous, causing damage to private and public property, and wasting time and money. Principal Gordon Rudel told Student Council members that any reported vandalism would lead to full cancellation of all homecoming activities. During an emergency school assembly, Student Council President Mason Nichols and Spanish Club President Jenny Godbolt addressed the student body on the situation. They warned that if any vandalism took place during the bonfire or float building, that the homecoming dance and all other activities would be cancelled. Their effort paid off as minimal acts of vandalism took place during the week and all planned homecoming activities were carried out. Bringing new ideas into the traditional week of activities, Nichols introduced ’60s day, mourning day and a modified competition day. During ’60s day, students donned miniskirts, beads, fringed jackets, patent leather boots and headbands. Sixties day replaced the traditional ’50s day. Class competition day was modified by adding various group competitions: pudding-eating contest (a blindfolded partner fed pudding to his counterpart), “find the penny in the flour with your teeth contest,” tug of war and stick spinning race. The theme for the week was “Flirting with Disaster.” The juniors placed first in the float competition, while the seniors placed first in the hall-decorating competition. Homecoming king and queen were Charlie Hix and Gina Lord. 10 Homecoming Believe It or not, the senior class float (above left) featuring sticks of dynamite, a University bulldog and a majestic bobcat placed last in the float competition. At the bonfire (left), held on the field north of the student center, very few shaving cream or eggthrowing incidents occurred. Shawn Duell, assisted by Rob Rische (top), replaces a nail in the wall of the garage owned by the town of Estes Park, where the senior class float was built. During the homecoming dance, royalty Gina Lord and Charlie Hix (above) share the spotlight on the dance floor. Homecoming 11 Juniors host ‘The Best of Times’ “The Best Of Times” was the theme for prom, which was held in the student center for the first time in the history of Estes Park High School, much to the disgruntlement of the senior class. The controversy of the prom’s location was bantered back and forth between juniors and seniors. The seniors finally agreed that it was better to have prom in the student center than not to have it at all. Prom decor was red and white, with silver chandeliers and streamers to accent the student center. A sign proclaiming “Paradise” was lavishly decorated and displayed to coincide with the Styx album cover from which the theme was adopted. Sponsored by the junior class, prom offered a festive table of refreshments ranging from cookies and pastries to fruits and cheeses. Prom-goers danced to the contemporary beat of “Kitten.” Candidates for queen were Debbie Campbell, Cathy Cotten, Janette Jacksi and Jill Nelson. Candidates for In preparation for the big night. Steve Cox and Shane Ring (above) hang a sparkling chandelier. Queen candidates Debbie Campbell, Cathy Cotten, Janette Jacksi and Jill Nelson (right) await the crowning of the king. 12 Prom king were Regan Cheney, Kevin Flynn, Hale Kell and Kevin Schwery. Queen Jacksi and King Cheney were crowned at 10:30; they then reigned while escorts and attendants danced to the theme song. Junior escorts were Tom Austin, 4 Andre Lenzen, Shane Ring, Pat Sheehy, Jean Brandly, Susan Curry, Maggie Jackson and Kati Newsom. Japetus was the band for after- prom, which was held for the second year in a row at the Rock Inn. After-prom was sponsored by the seniors; some senior parents were chaperones and were assisted by several off-duty policemen. Prom began at 9 p.m. on April 24 and kept people dancing and socializing until 3 a.m. April 25. For the juniors and seniors, prom 1982 provided the setting of “The Best of Times.” Carrying the crowns of royalty. Michelle Cheeseman and Aaron Arnold (top left) enter the student center to present the king and queen with their gifts. The formally attired crowd (middle left) dances to the contemporary beat of Kitten. A logo for the prom — Paradise — is displayed (left) on the east wall. Lori Foote, with the help of Michelle Cheeseman. places the crown on Regan Cheney (top), 1982 prom king. An empty setting (above) waits for the guests to arrive for the 1982 junior-senior prom. Prom 13 Outside activities enhance classes Whether it was a trip to Mexico or work in Estes Park, many activities outside of school attracted students. French and Spanish Club members presented readings and skits at Aspenfest in late September. During spring break 10 Spanish students and teacher Lee Ann Wehr traveled to Mexico City and Acapulco. Charlie Whiting’s government classes explored the operation of state and local governments on a three-part field trip in March. Cultures students traveled to Orchard and Pawnee Buttes on a Centennial field trip. Following the light, Heinz Adam (above) discusses overcoming blindness with freshmen in conjunction with their study of “The Miracle Worker.” In more mundane matters, Erin Murray (above right) examines various cattle feed mixtures at Monfort feed lots on the Centennial field trip. Traveling a shorter distance, Anne Kirk (right) signs in at the American Legion for the Bonfils blood drive. She and many others were turned down because of blood abnormalities. Band members highlighted the year with a weekend at the Canon City Apple Blossom Festival. Other outings included foreign language, Future Business Leaders of America and speech contests. Math Club sponsored its annual ski swap in November. Interested girls attended the Jan. 30 “Horizons” conference about expanding career opportunities for women. Four EPHS students discussed school improvement in the February regional Views of Youth conference at the University of Northern Colorado. Closer to home, many classes hosted speakers on topics ranging from money management to nuclear physics. Coordinated by National Honor Society, consenting 17- and 18-year olds donated blood at the American Legion. Some students participated in work-study and many held summer jobs. In many other instances, students participated in activities outside of the school, preparing themselves for later life. 14 Outside activities Temporary town council. Bill Becker. Doug Evans, Lisa Wenger. Steve Hall. Michelle McEneny and Shannon Henderson (top) participate in the town government day. Turning away from the dizzying heights of the Royal Gorge, band members Dawn Koretko, Kati Newsom, Joy James and Lee Wenger (left) enjoy a free-time activity at the Canon City Apple Blossom Festival. Lisa Abrames and Doug Evans (above) perform a Spanish melodrama during Aspenfest in Bond Park. Outside activities 15 Western show produces big ‘hit’ After tryouts on Oct. 6 and 7, Kris Swank was chosen to portray Annie Oakley in the production of “Annie Get Your Gun.” The play was written by Irving Berlin and Dorothy and Herbert Fields. Although using the non-musical version, three songs from the musical were included. The play was performed Nov. 20 and 21 under the direction of theater arts teacher Marilyn LaMarsh. Playing opposite Swank in the male lead was Dan Williams as Frank Butler, the famous sharp-shooter from Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. He falls in love with Annie, but leaves her because of a difference of opinion. Still, in the end, they come back to each other and make up. The story centers around the time of Annie Oakley’s life when she joins the wild west show and achieves fame. Through the play Annie gets a chance to meet Charlie Davenport (Kelly Bell), the esteemed manager of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. She also meets Buffalo Bill (Stephen Putney) and Sitting Bull (Dave Switzer), who adopts Annie into the Sioux tribe as his daughter. An underlying tale is told by three members of the wild west show - Dollie Tate (Bridget Denning), Winnie Tate (Melissa Yancey) and Tommy (Scott Mowery). Tommy, the nephew of Buffalo Bill, and Winnie, Frank Butler’s assistant, fall in love, but are hampered by Winnie’s mother, Dollie. As usual, everything settles out perfectly at the end of the play. Behind the scenes, things were kept under control by student director Jane Clements. Clements was given the responsibilities of making sure that everyone followed directions and completed the jobs which had been given to him. The sets for the play included a small town inn, a train car, a carnival and an elegant garden scene. Dr. Boyd LaMarsh aided in the construction of the sets. Pointing the Way. Buffalo Bill (Stephen Putney, above right) shows Annie Oakley (Kris Swank) the direction to shoot. Trying to calm her nerves, director Marilyn LaMarsh (above) downs 12 ounces of 7-Up before opening night. Lighting technician Erik Ritschard (right) prepares the light board for the performance. 16 Annie Get Your Gun” Welcoming a new daughter. Sitting Bull (Dave Switzer, left) joins his two Indian brothers (Shawn Duell and Scott Anderson) in dancing around Annie Oakley (Kris Swank). Student director Jane Clements (below) surveys her script before the first show. Manager of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, Charlie Davenport (Kelly Bell, bottom) entices a crowd with stirring tales. Contemplating his love for Daisy Mae (Kim Mowery), Abner (Andre Lenzen, above) relaxes at the fishing hole. General Bullmoose (Bill Becker, top left) lays down his plan to capture Abner. Mammy and Pappy Yokum (Bridget Denning and Matt Haughey, top right) listen intently to details on the evacuation of Dogpatch. Before the final dress rehearsal, Mowery (right) curls her hair as Kasey Webermeier reads. 18 “Lir Abner” ‘Lil’ Abner’ a classic satirical play Satirizing the government is a fine art, and the classic comic strip “Lil Abner” has, over the years, effectively mastered that art. The musical production “Lil Abner” brings all of the residents of Dogpatch U.S.A. to life, and was presented by high school students on April 2 and 3. The play begins as the citizens of Dogpatch are informed that they must evacuate their town because the government is planning to use it as a test site for a nuclear bomb. In an effort to find some reason why the town should not be blown up, scientists discover Mammy Yokum’s (Bridget Denning) Yokumberry Tonic, the secret to Abner’s (Andre Lenzen) strength. Abner is taken to Washington for extensive tests, where General Bull-moose (Bill Becker) devises an elaborate scheme to gain the rights to Yokumberry Tonic. At Dogpatch’s annual Sadie Hawkins Day Race, Bullmoose sets his girlfriend, Appasionata VonClimax (Ann Eriksen), out to catch Abner and get him to marry her. When Dogpatch citizens find out that the final step in Bullmoose’s scheme is killing Abner, they storm Washington and make the General reveal his plan. When Abner returns from Washington he finds that Daisy Mae (Kim Mowery) has broken down and is about to marry Earthquake McGoon (Dan Williams). A romantic potion from Pappy Yokum (Matt Haughey) causes Abner to claim Daisy for his own, and they are married. The musical concludes as the government announces that Dogpatch has been declared a historical monument and is no longer a testing site. Mowery emphasized that the production was “well cast and everyone worked really hard at the end to put it together.” Mitzi Deal directed the play. “Lil Abner” provided a weekend of exceptional comic and musical entertainment for the audience as well as the players. The hero of Dogpatch, Jubilation T. Cornpone, is introduced to young Scarlet (Kati Newsom) by Marryin’ Sam (Scott Mowery). “Lil Abner” 19 StuCo tackles numerous problems Class rivalry, prom disagreements and vandalism made life a little more difficult for members of the 1981-82 Student Council. Problems arose early in the year when rival classes began vandalizing each other’s float-building sites. Some instances of egg-throwing, shaving cream fighting and toilet-papering were reported to the Estes Park police. Principal Gordon Rudel said he would cancel all activities if any more vandalism occurred. Student Council then called a special assembly. Jenny Godbolt and StuCo President Mason Nichols led the assembly in a school-wide discussion to find a solution to the problem. Besides the traditional activities of StuCo, Morp and homecoming were also sponsored by the group. When juniors announced that prom would be held in the student center, an uproar occurred between seniors and juniors. In Council meetings seniors voted down all junior proposals to arbitrate the disagreement. Promising to fulfill his campaign pledges, Nichols got the Council to sponsor a jukebox for the student center. Profits were split 70-30 with Ed Casey. In the May 27 elections, the student body elected Tom Austin as president for 1982-83. Assisting him will be Shane Ring as vice president and Dan Gavell as secretary-treasurer. Listening intently, representatives from the senior, junior and sophomore classes watch activities at a Student Council meeting. They were held regularly on Thursdays. 20 Student Council In the spotlight. Susan Spradling (top left) recites her campaign speech to the student body. Listening to the newest sounds from the Go-Gos, Larkin Campbell. Shadd Ring and Rod Thayer (top right) dance to music from the StuCo jukebox. During a recent rap session. President Mason Nichols and Vice President Lisa Abrames (left) lead a discussion while Secretary Treasurer Angie Coale takes down minutes. Decked in his favorite Hawaiian shirt, Shane Ring (above) addresses his campaign speech to his fellow classmates. Student Council 21 Probing. Erik Ritschard and Nancy Eisenhauer examine Morticia, a cat students to pursue their interests while obtaining a basic education necessary corpse, in human physiology. This course, along with many others, allowed for later life — a common goal. A common goal ■ Academics were supposedly the main reason we came to school. With varying interests among students, we took different courses and course loads. But a common goal for both those planning to attend college and those seeking no further schooling was a good, basic education. Course offerings, although not as extensive as those of larger schools, accommodated most of the 350 EPHS students. New classes were human physiology and computer literacy. Aerospace wasn’t offered. Expanded computer facilities eased the problems of skyrocketing programming class enrollment. Biology and other classes also experienced overcrowding. Under a new director, the band entered two competitions, placing eighth at state Colorado Band Association and first on the street and third on the field in Class C at the Canon City Apple Blossom Festival. Cultures scholars explored American westward expansion by reading the novel “Centennial” and by visiting some areas described in the book. They also lobbied in the school for social reforms. Drafting students competed in the Fort Collins Industrial Arts Fair and physical science pupils participated in the annual egg-drop contest. Foreign language students presented skits and readings for Aspenfest in Estes Park. Later in the year they sponsored a talent show. Some Spanish students traveled to Mexico during spring break. Foreign exchange students enlivened the school with their knowledge and culture. Selected seniors in government attended a legislative session at the state capitol. The next day they toured Estes Park town facilities and assumed the roles of town officials. Publications class members spent late nights producing eight newspapers and a yearbook. Some students trekked to the middle school for wood shop and home economics classes. Others enrolled in Voc-Tech courses, rounding out their high school educations. All classes had unexciting, necessary work. Homework, term papers and similar assignments were predictably unpopular. To improve the quality of courses, science and social studies departments undertook curriculum studies. These resulted in greater district-wide cooperation. Seniors left the school with the fruits of their academic works at graduation. Through their studies, all students learned better how to “bring good things to life.” 22 Academics division page Banquet highlights successful year The publications season culminated with the annual banquet at the Holiday Inn on May 18. A long-standing publications tradition, the banquet included steak dinners for the newspaper and yearbook staff, the presentation of several serious awards, the traditional “pubbie” gingerbread cookie awards and a final round of the challenging dictionary game. Publications adviser, Bob Keith summed up the class’ achievements when he noted, “You and I know for a fact that this year’s publications are among the elite in the nation — not because we’re any smarter but because we’re better and because we work harder.” Some of the accomplishments he referred to include receiving the All-State Award for the Whispering Pine yearbook in Division I from the Colorado High School Press Association on Sept. 17, and winning Medalist and All-Columbian in March from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for the Mountaineer. At the banquet, “pubbie” awards presented by Jonathon Firnhaber and Dan Gavell covered a variety of subjects related to publications work. These included the “Most Improved Publicator Award,” the “Werewolf Award,” the “Best Rested Award,” the best and worst “Deadline Maker and Breaker Awards,” the “Musical Appreciation Award,” and the “Trapper John Layout Surgeon Award.” The more serious side of the banquet was displayed when Mr. Keith thanked his staff for a good year and presented four awards for “meritorious achievement.” Recipients of these awards were Peter Crisi, Firnhaber, David James and Anne Kirk. Bound copies of the Mountaineer were to be presented later in the summer at a publications picnic. Among all the crazy traditions in publications, the “most important one is striving for excellence in everything that we do,” Mr. Keith finished in his end-of-the-year speech. With a good year behind him, Mr. Keith decided to take a one-year leave of absence. He plans to study camera repair to “prepare for the future.” In the final stages of preparing the Mountaineer newspaper. Dan Gavell (below) sets type on the “Mrs.” Friden typesetting machine. Peter Crisi (below left) proofreads his story copy and notes corrections, and Kelly Bell and Jonathon Firnhaber (left) touch up the negative of a page of the Mountaineer with opaquing pencils at the Trail-Gazette. Publications 23 Reaching beyond usual bookwork Reaching beyond the usual book-work associated with classes such as social studies, English, government and foreign languages, teachers in the upper hallway incorporated various other activities to highlight their curricula. Classes taught in the upper hall of the high school included French, Spanish, government, psychology, speech, theater arts, various levels of English, social studies, and general studies classes. The French class, besides studying films, tapes, books and ditto sheets, furthered their learning experiences by involving themselves with school assemblies, the Aspenfest and a trip to Denver to see the play “Colette,” starring Diana Riggs. French instructor Nancy Oakes said during the year the class did “an awful lot of eating” and made “incredible progress” in learning the French language and culture. The Spanish classes, which combine course work with a club, like the French classes, highlighted their curriculum by involvement in the Aspenfest, the talent show and a trip to Denver to see a Flamenco dance exhibition. The classes also made the traditional pinatas at Christmas and sampled Mexican food. Besides studying various textbooks, psychology students performed experiments testing the reactions of the brain, eyes and tongue. The class, taught by Dave Martin, was visited by a psychic who exhibited her abilities to the class. Speech and theater arts classes also were popular attractions in the upper hallway. continued Face to face with an elk head adorning the MacGregor Ranch Museum, Kim Mowery (far left) browses. Danny Gavell and Shane Ring (middle left) thumb through magazines in the library. Laura Anderson (left) follows along while members of her fundamentals of English class read out loud. During their Spanish field trip, Marlene Burke and Robin Tallman (top) Indulge in Mexican food. Academics — upper hall 25 Catching a wink, Kirk Bana (top) snoozes on one of the library couches. Julie Wynkoop (above) gives her speech after completing a research paper on the same subject for college composition English. Offering help, Dave Martin (right) answers questions posed by his psychology students. 26 Academics — upper hall Reaching beyond continued Levels of English taught in the upper hallway ranged from freshman fundamentals of English to the junior American cultures class to the senior college composition class. Juniors in American cultures met two periods a day, three days a week. They also attended four seminars; social reform, in search of the American dream, creative writing and Centennial. As part of the course, the juniors read the novel “Centennial” and then took a trip to eastern Colorado where they explored different areas described in the novel. The majority of seniors enrolled in both practical college skills and college composition, both semester courses. These courses included study in speed reading, preparing for ACT tests, job interviews and speeches. Students turned in one major paper each week during the second semester and they were required to write a 20 30 page research paper. Seniors also were required to take the American government class, taught by Charles Whiting. The class took a field trip to the state Capitol and took part in student government day, where the students replaced town officials for a day. These activities were sponsored by the Elks Club, the Lions Club, the Optimists Club and the American Legion, all of Estes Park. In the upstairs hallway, students had an array of social studies classes to choose from. Courses in history ranged from ancient civilizations to contemporary world history and United States history. With the wide range of classes offered upstairs, teachers included outside activities into their curricula to provide new methods of learning besides the usual textbook method. Peering through toilet paper. Jon Firnhaber (above far left) grins while nocturnally decorating the Spanish room. Lee Ann Wehr (above left) demonstrates Spanish customs to her students. Seniors in a college composition class (left) listen to a classmate’s speech. Academics — upper hall 27 Working for Serendipity, the business department’s office simulation, Debbie Campbell (above) practices her accounting. Students in the human physiology class (right) learn about parts of the body by dissecting “Morticia,” the cat. 28 Academics — lower hall Working diligently In their architectural drawing class, Brian Russell and Dean Kossuth (left) complete in-class assignments. Making sure their volume measurements are correct, juniors Joy James and Nancy Cho (above) prepare an experiment in chemistry. Changes mark lower-hall classes It wasn’t the same as the year before, or the year before that. In fact, some of the changes that were made downstairs had not been seen before in Estes Park High School. Teachers were switched around, new classes were added, others were dropped and new activities replaced plain old bookwork to make the lower-hall classes more interesting for the students. In the business department, the vocational business and office education class started a new business — Serendipity, Inc. Serendipity was an occupation simulation where students gained hands-on experience with the inner workings of business, through handling the books and paperwork of a cosmetics company. Other business students participated in the simulation by acting as customers and filling out orders for merchandise. The session was 50 hours long, with each student gaining 10 hours of work experience in each of five areas. In addition to the office simulation, other business classes were changed. Personal typing was dropped, while Typing I took up the slack. A new computer literacy class was required of all sophomores not already taking a computer class. The 7:30 a.m. typing class remained popular as students sharpened their typing skills outside of regular school hours, or just received an extra hour of needed credit. Accounting and general business classes were taught for those students wanting a stronger business background. A better drawing background was offered by Frank Faiella’s drafting department. He taught classes in drafting and architectural drawing, with the best works by students being entered in the Industrial Arts Fair. Down the hall, the school’s computer facilities came into increasingly widespread use as fast as they were expanded. The main system, a Data General minicomputer, was expanded with increased memory and three new terminals, providing easier access for computer students. It was a good thing. too, because enrollment in computer classes shot up from 35 people the previous year, to 100 students enrolled in the various computer programming classes. Classes for beginning, second-year and third-year students were taught, including one class in which the students received college as well as high school credit. For the teachers, an after-hours faculty computer course was taught in January and February and was so popular that it was offered again in the spring. As a result of the class, teachers used the computer more and more in their classes — some using it to grade tests, and others to keep track of students’ grades. Because of the computer system’s popularity, math teacher Dennis Snell was switched from teaching both math and computer science classes, to computer classes alone. This left an opening in the trigonometry and math analysis class, which physics teacher Dave Ohlde filled. Seniors in the advanced math continued Academics — lower hall 29 Changes continued courses had the chance to gain credit by examination and by participation in the Hi-Tie program at Colorado State University, which allowed students to take college courses while still in high school. For those students needing a background in planes and solids, geometry was taught two hours, while trigonometry and math analysis was taught once a day. Algebra I and II, as well as survey of math and concepts of math, were taught also. The November ski swap, sponsored annually by the Math Club, netted a $370 profit for the math department. Another department activity was sponsorship of the math team. The team traveled to CSU’s math day competition in search of another first place in the team competition. EPHS teams had won the two previous years’ competitions, but 1982 saw the downfall of this monopoly, as the team lost to Regis in the semi-finals. Many changes marked the science department. Mr. Ohlde replaced physics teacher Mike Wilson after Mr. Wilson resigned in 1981. Mary Ann Varanka took over Mr. Wilson’s chemistry class and added human physiology to her previous assignment of physical science. The physiology class concentrated on structure and function of the human body. It was designed to prepare students for a medical career through exposure to lab technique, tissue cultures, research and genetic engineering. Another change in the science department occurred in the physics class. Mr. Ohlde taught the class without a textbook, in a departure from Camaraderie in physiology shows through as Shannon Henderson, Erik Ritschard and Dawn Koretko make their friend welcome In the new human physiology class. previous years. Students were exposed to the physical properties of straight-line, projectile, circular, orbital and two-body motion, as well as to the writings of Copernicus and Newton, among others, through in-class experiments and handouts. Sophomores in biology received preparation for medical studies, possibly to include human physiology. The students had numerous exercises in dissection and microscope use, all wrapped up with the spring Fish Creek study. Whatever a student’s interests, the departments in the lower hall combined to bring good things to his academic life. 30 Academics — lower hall We’re for technology, the sign announces at the table of physical science students Justin McBride, Bob Anderson and Chris Cox (left), while the boys present their arguments in the September energy debates. Reclining in the sun during the annual springtime Fish Creek study in biology, sophomores Helen Pratt, Carrie Kirk and Susan Fraki (lower left) take a sun break before heading back to the school. Decorating the chemistry class Christmas tree with homemade ornaments is a thoughful task for Christa Wilson, Julie White and Nancy Cho (below). Trying not to spill a drop, Blayne Patrick (lower right) negotiates the physics relay course with a bucket full of water on the first leg of the relay. Academics — lower hall 31 Speech, computer cater to interests Estes Park High School has been graced with two worthwhile offerings for a small school, speech and computer, both of which let students choose a hobby or career for their future. The high school offered a speech program in two ways: first, as a class that is required of sophomores, and second, as a competitive team that has shown marked improvement over the past few years. Speech class was originally offered as a semester course for an elective. A quarter of speech became a required class for sophomores. Speech team has existed over many years and competes with schools in the Welco League, the area and the state. Under Coach Laura Anderson, the team members were: Jody Baker, drama; Karen Barlow, poetry; Walter Douglas, drama; Matt Haughey, extemporaneous speaking; Kris Hockelberg, original oratory; Charlie King, original oratory; Scott Mowery, humor; Stephen Putney, humor; Brian Siebert, poetry and Kris Swank, drama. At the district meet in Longmont, Swank qualified for state in drama while Putney was named an alternate in humor. A comprehensive computer program has also been an advantage to Estes Park students, as several classes were offered. They learned to operate equipment at the school, which included a Data General computer and two Apple II computers. Both Basic and Fortran languages were taught during beginning computer programming and advanced computer programming. The computer classes grew in enrollment from 35 students the previous year to 100. According to computer instructor Dennis Snell, the computer industry will “continue to mushroom” in the future, and students were well-prepared to face that after taking a programming course. Examining his speech. Charlie King (above right) ponders his oratory before attending a round of competition. Looking over their cutting. Jody Baker and Wendy Bigler (right) review their duet acting piece at the Thompson Valley speech meet. 32 Speech and computer Speech coach Laura Anderson (above left) pauses to remove a dust particle from her eye while giving directions to team members. Searching for the right key. English teacher Marilyn LaMarsh (above) learns the basics of computers during the faculty in-service class on the use of computers in teaching. Griff Ellingsburg (left) enjoys a game of Octos on one of the school’s two Apple II computers. Speech and computer 33 Alignment as well as harmony characterize the band’s trumpet section (top) as they play for the Christmas concert on Dec. 14. Preparing for the morning field competition at Canon City, alto sax players Dawn Koretko and Michelle McEneny (above) take a break before warming up. Drum major David James (right) conducts a practice run for the Canon City field show competition, where the band placed third. 34 Band New director boosts band’s results With a new director, new marching style, new flag silks and new field show, the Bobcat marching band improved on last year’s record in all but one competition. Kevin Pfefferle, who graduated from the University of Wyoming, and who taught for two years at Rapid City, S.D., before coming here, took over six-year veteran Charlie Clark’s band program at the beginning of the year. He kept the year’s schedule of events essentially the same as Mr. Clark had in previous years. The band still went to the district preliminaries of the Colorado Bandmasters Association competition, though its location was changed from Fort Morgan to Loveland. At that contest, the band took first in its division and first overall, the same as the previous year. The high finish allowed the EPHS band to travel to Thornton for the state championship. Results of the morning semifinals at the state contest put the band in second place in the AA division. This place gave it a slot in the evening’s finals, where the corps placed’ eighth, ending the autumn marching season. Just by making it to the finals, the band bettered its 1981 finish, when it failed to place. Winter signalled the start of concert season, which was initiated for some students by the Welco League honor band tryouts. Jill Becker (flute), Greg Felker (snare drum) and David James (tenor sax) garnered first chair positions, while eight others qualified, out of 17 band members who went to the tryouts in Greeley. The winter season continued with the Christmas concert, where the band played a varied selection, including “Three Noels” and the “Twelve Days of Christmas.” The band wrapped up its concert season with the annual winter concert on March 2. It played an assortment of marches, combined with other concert pieces, and ended with “Vaquero.” After concert season, the band started marching again. The field show was extensively modified, including new music and a total revamping of the marching segment. “Spirit of Spain,” the percussion feature “Battle Fatigue,” “Let It Be Me ” and “Civil War Suite” constituted the music for the annual competition at the Canon City Apple Blossom Festival. The band used “Spirit of Spain” for the street competition. For the 11 flag girls who traveled to the competition, a surprise was in store. They were given new flag silks with a different design to replace the old ones, which had been used for three years. The changes paid off, as the band went on to take first place in the street and third in the field marching competition. Spiro (Okla.), long-time rival of Estes Park, which swept the division with two firsts in 1981, was kept to two second places at the weekend competition on May 1-2. Finishing off the band’s season was the pops concert, which consisted mainly of marches and featured several Sousa selections. A surprised and happy Tanni Harper (above) examine! her new flag prior to the Canon City field show practice. Staying in tune with each other is the main worry of trumpeters Lynn Pratt. Rusty McLaren. Pat Sheehy and Lisa Wenger (left), while rifle Kara Saldeen takes care to be right in time at the CBA state semifinals in Thornton on Oct. 31. Band 35 In true winning style, Kim Mowery (above left) sings solo in the choir’s Christmas concert. The theater arts class, (above) taught by Marilyn LaMarsh, shows the acting talents of many students with their school plays. The choir takes a breather as Director Mitzi Deal (below) announces the next selection. Joe Miller (below left) diligently works on a painting during his art class. 36 Academics — other wings Electives offer chance to perform Along with algebra, chemistry and social studies, students enjoyed other classes such as art, choir, physical education and theater arts. These classes gave students a break from the usual grind that accompanies high school. Art, choir and theater arts all presented programs for the school to show fellow students their talents. The art classes, along with the drafting, metals and woodshop classes, put on display the work done in each class and produced a few surprises for everyone. The choir, as in previous years, gave Christmas and spring concerts. They also sang at the baccalaureate service for the seniors on May 23. Director Mitzi Deal hopes for bigger and better things next year. The one major money-making project that involved the choir was the spring musical “Lil Abner” performed in March. The theater arts class also had an eventful year as they started out with the production of “Annie Get Your Gun.” When the play was done the class got down to learning about the theater and by Christmas they had put on the one-act play, “Alias Ms. Santa Claus,” in which Bridget Denning played the title role. The class finished off the year by presenting another one-act play, “Storm.” Another favorite class for students was P.E. Students showed off their skills as basketball, volleyball and football players. They also got in shape through the conditioning program enacted by the P.E. teachers a few years ago. A masterpiece takes form as Lori Jacobs (above) works on the potter’s wheel in ceramics. Meanwhile in the gymnasium, Lori Copper (below) has trouble finding the handle on the speedball during fourth hour P.E. 37 In his auto repair course at the Vocational-Technical Center at Fort Collins, the many cars at the shop. Keith Stringham begins the tedious task of removing a wheel from one of Other buildings provide head start For some students, school work was a lot more than reading, writing, and arithmetic. Some, for example, started school an hour early every day so they could take the 40 mile bus ride down to the Vocational-Technical Center outside of Fort Collins. There they learned vocational skills, such as auto mechanics, electronics, data processing, and other such skills that gave these students head starts on the other high school students. The Voc-Tech Center may face a major loss in revenue, though, if a proposed plan by Fort Collins to quit sending juniors to the school goes through. Fort Collins accounts for 53 percent of the school’s enrollment, and a loss of even half that number would greatly damage the school’s operations. School board member Hillery Parrack said, “I think more . . . people are going to realize . . . there are better career opportunities in technical fields than through many areas of college study.” While the Voc-Techers were busy rebuilding cars and such, students at home were busy building cabinets, clocks and other products from wood in the wood shop. Jeff Schanhals, an EPHS graduate, took over the wood shop after George Capwell resigned in the fall. Next year Mr. Schanhals will also be teaching two new courses, wood turning and mass production, as well as taking the students’ work to the annual industrial arts fair. Upstairs in the middle school, Carol Maibach and her home economics students were busy learning how to cook new foods, clean kitchen equipment and sew their own clothes so they won’t have to learn the hard way once they get out of high school. All in all, students enjoyed the various other courses which gave them a break in their day-to-day school routine. 38 Academics — other buildings With a flick of his wrist, Nicky Kane (above left) tries to finish varnishing his waterbed headboard before school ends. In the home ec room at the middle school, Penny Zahn and Cheryl Small (above) work on shortening her pants. Trying not to electrocute himself, Kevin Ratzlaff (left) works on an electrical project at the Voc-Tech Center. Academics — other buildings 39 With his camo hat on, Regan Cheney (top) Is ready to tackle the “real world. The two recipients of the Fine Arts Guild Scholarships. Julie Harding and Kris Swank (above), receive their awards from Fine Arts Guild representative Gail Upp. Valedictorian David James (right) gives his recollections of school life and his thoughts on what the “real world” is all about. 40 Graduation 82 graduates join the ‘real world’ With the making of the grades and the turning of the tassles, the 82 members of the Class of 1982 were set free into the “real world.” Principal Gordon Rudel announced that more than 60 graduates planned to attend colleges or trade schools, that four had decided to serve their country in the armed forces, and that the rest had already started the tedious task of working for a living. Ceremonies began with graduation practice on Thursday, May 20. On the following Sunday, the graduates attended baccalaureate services, where John Zillon gave the address. Then on May 28, the day finally arrived. Following the processional “Burst of Trumpets,” and the invocation by Rev. Lonnie Campbell, Mr. Rudel presented the awards to class members. Approximately $11,500 in scholarships were awarded to class members. Nancy Dunn received the first June Patten Memorial Scholarship for her interests in a business career. Julie Harding and Kris Swank were each presented with $250 awards from the Fine Arts Guild. Brian Russel was given an original watercolor painting by Herb Thomson for his interests in the fine arts. Rob Rische and Robin Tallman were awarded the Lions Club Scholarships of $750. Shawn Duell and Roy Johnson each received a plaque honoring their sportsmanship from the Duane Saldeen family. Two Rotary awards of $1,000 were presented to Peter Crisi and Valedictorian David James for their scholastic achievements. Salutatorians for the Class of ’82 were Bill Becker and Lisa Wenger. After the traditional recessional “Pomp and Circumstance” the graduates were led to the courtyard where they met family and friends. And as the sun rose to its noon meridian, 82 young men and women were set loose into the “real world.” Completing 13 years of schooling. Peter Crisi (above left) receives his diploma from school board President Jim Ranglos. Wishing he were a senior, Kirk Bana (left) congratulates salutatorian Lisa Wenger while Jill Becker looks on. Graduation 41 As evening settles gently over the mountainous horizon, senior golf the pace on the plush, 565-yard “fairway to heaven at the Estes Park members Rob Rische and Shawn Duell stroll casually along, trying to keep Country Club golf course. A change of pace The year in sports seemed to belong to the runners. The year started out with the cross country team surprising everyone by winning a consecutive string of first places at meets, but then failing to win the Welco due to injuries. That is not to say the other fall sports were losing miserably elsewhere. The football team, with its record of 4-4-1, managed not only to win homecoming for the first time in five years, but also managed to finish with the best record since 1976. Meanwhile, inside school, the volleyballers were bumping and spiking their way to improving last year’s record of 4-14 to 9-11. And the girls’ swim team, led by Julie Goracke, was stroking its way to a much improved season. With the first flakes of snow, the gym came alive with the thumping of basketballs and the yells and whistles of wrestlers. Up at the YMCA, the boys’ swim team was beginning to work on its season, which would end with a third-place finish at state, four titles, and two state records. Although neither basketball team made it very far in the playoffs, both had exciting seasons and both coaches, Craig Belshe for the boys and Karl Ebel for the girls, look forward to bigger and more improved teams in upcoming years. The young wrestling team failed to win a match, but they know that the only way to go is up. The year finished on a very high note. After eluding the girls’ track team for five years now, the state championship has finally found a home in Estes Park. The boys sent the largest contingent ever to the meet, but only managed to score one point. Since only three of the 10 boys attending state were seniors, Estes Park is looking for bigger and better things next year. For the athletes who ran, swam, jumped, tackled and hit their way through hundreds of practices and for the coaches who put in the long hours, sports at EPHS definitely gave everyone a change of pace. 42 Sports division page Team places 10th Gymnasts qualify for state meet Hard concentration helps Carolyn Backstrum (above) show off her steady balance and grace. Big smiles and talent help Lisa Abrames (below left) qualify for state in floor exercise. Balance shows Karen Buffum’s (below right) poise while performing a difficult pose on the beam at a home meet. For the first time in the history of Estes Park High School, the entire gymnastics team qualified to compete at state. The floor-ex team was exceptional, with four of the members qualifying for state — Lisa Abrames, Carolyn Backstrum, Karen Buffum and Karla Porter. Abrames was the only one to advance to the finals. At every meet except two, the Bobcat gymnasts reached their goal of 110 points or more. They closed their dual season with an all-time high of 125 against Eaton. To qualify for state, the team must have scored 120 points or more in two meets. At the All-Welco District meet, the team finished fifth out of 10. Although they didn’t do as well as they expected to at state, they still finished with their highest place ever — 10th of 18. Coach Pat Boyle praised the squad, saying, “This is the best team I have ever had at Estes Park High School.” GYMNASTICS Estes Park 108.5, Weld Central 105 Valley Invitational: 2nd of 8 Estes Park 109.5, Fort Lupton 101 Windsor Invitational: 4th of 10 University 154, Estes Park 123 Valley Invitational: 4th of 10 Estes Park 120, Platte Valley 114 Estes Park 120, Windsor 112 Eaton 130, Estes Park 125 District: 5th of 10 State: 10th of 18 (Team picture is on page 78) Gymnastics 43 Kevin Flynn (above) brings down a Fort Lupton running back. Ready to go, the Bobcat offense (above right) breaks huddle and goes to the line for their next play at Windsor. FOOTBALL 4 Wins, 4 Losses, 1 Tie Estes Park Opponent 6 Berthoud 12 19 Roosevelt 7 14 Fort Lupton 35 0 Platte Valley 6 8 University 0 6 Windsor 24 8 Eaton 6 34 Highland 6 6 Erie 6 (Team picture is on page 79) 44 Football Best since ’76 Bobcat gridders finish strong Despite a season-opening loss to Berthoud, the Bobcat footballers finished a satisfying season with a 4-4-1 record. Following that loss to the Spartans, the Bobcats came back with a 19-7 win over Roosevelt. Defeat then hit as the Bobcats suffered two consecutive losses. The most devastating was against Platte Valley, when they dropped the game on a controversial call which ruled that quarterback Shane Ring threw a touchdown pass from over the line of scrimmage. Homecoming was a success when the Bobcats defeated University 8-0. It was the first homecoming victory in four years and it also marked the second consecutive win over the Bulldogs. Junior quarterback Ring led the offensive attack, throwing 148 times for 58 completions and 923 yards. Seniors Roy Johnson and Harry Schroeder led in scoring with three touchdowns apiece. The offense scored 107 points during the season. The defensive attack, led by seniors Kevin Flynn, Eric Easterly and Tyron Mabie, held the opposition to 86 points. The gridders ended the season with a loss to Windsor 24-6, a win over Highland 34-6, and a 6-6 tie with Erie. Two Estes Park players were named to the All-North team. They were Schroeder as running back and Easterly as both punter and linebacker. The sports award dessert officially ended the season. Awards were given to Blayne Patrick - most improved offense; Tom Austin - most improved defense; Bill Becker and Nicky Kane -gold helmet for linemen; Schroeder -gold helmet for running back and Mason Nichols - bonecrusher award. Playing in the snow (below left), Blayne Patrick (82). Erie’s Greg Honstein (64). Jim McBride (behind Honstein). and Nicky Kane (77) watch Tim Hepner (30) of Erie facemask quarterback Shane Ring. Yelling instructions to his defensive linemen. Coach Dave Martin (below) tells the “Purple Haze what is to be done at Fort Lupton. Football 45 Team effort increases X-Co, golf boast solid records As the cross-country and golf teams finished the season’s competition, each showed marked improvement over last year. Starting the season with a new coach, the cross-country team ran its most successful year ever. David Ohlde replaced Mike Wilson as coach and led the team to an incredible string of previously unheard of first-place victories. One of the high points of the harriers’ season was their first-place victory at the Northern Division meet held in Windsor. All five of the varsity members — Scott Anderson, Doug Evans, John Lane, David Switzer and Scott Wanek — ran strong races. Although Coach Ohlde had expected that “the team shouldn’t place lower than fourth place at state,” the ’Cats placed 12th in the Oct. 31 meet at Kent Country Day School in Denver. He attributed their low placing to the extremely muddy conditions of the course and the injuries that both Switzer and Wanek were forced to run with. The girls’ team, consisting of Lori Henderson and Carmen Ohlde, also ran a fine season, but because of their small number, were not able to be scored as a team. Coach Ohlde expects next year’s returning team of Lane, Wanek, Matt Haughey and Joe Switzer to again place well. The golf team also scored solidly in its meets. At the Fort Collins Invitational, the team took home first place, as they did at a home meet with Kent, where senior Rob Rische was a medalist. For the sixth consecutive year, the golfers captured the Welco title. Varsity team members Shawn Duell, Brian Miller and Rische contributed to the Preparing to scramble up a steep hill, Scott Anderson crosses a bridge on the Erie cross-country course. 46 Golf and cross-country team’s high placings with their consis- confident that next year’s team will tent low scores. again be strong. For the third straight year, Miller missed the required score necessary to qualify for state by two strokes. Although Duell and Rische were seniors, Coach Jim Williamson is The mud flies as Scott Wanek (above left) pushes toward the finish line of the state meet at Kent. In hot pursuit of Manuel Contreras of Roosevelt, John Lane (left) rounds a pylon at the Erie Invitational meet. Concentrating on his swing, Shawn Duell (above) tees off during practice at the Estes Park Country Club. CROSSCOUNTRY Estes Park Invitational: (1 8) Fort Lupton Invitational: (1 8) Estes Park Dual Invitational: (2 2) Windsor Invitational: (1 15) Northern Division: (1 15) Welco: (2 13) State: (12 29) (Team picture is on page 80) GOLF Mullen Invitational: (7 12) Fort Collins Invitational: (1 4) Estes Park Dual Invitational: (1 2) Estes Park Invitational: (12 17) District: (12 20) (Team picture is on page 89) Golf and cross-country 47 Setting It up. Anne Kirk (above) prepares to back set to Dawn Koretko who gains position for a spike. Playing mother goose. Coach Mary Ann Varanka (above right) gathers her JV team members under her wing to congratulate them after winning a match. Directing the ball. Mollie Ebel (right) passes to setter Janette Jacksl during a University High game. Estes Park VOLLEYBALL 8 Wins. 8 Losses Opponent 17,10,15 Roosevelt 15.11.7 9.9 Platte Valley 15,15 15.13.15 Roosevelt 6,15,12 15,13.15 Windsor 6,15,12 4.15,15 University 15.5.8 11,15,15 Eaton 15,10.8 16,15 Roosevelt 14,10 14.16.13 Windsor 16,14,15 1.9 Platte Valley 15,15 10,9 University 15,15 15,15 Eaton 13,10 11,10 Lyons 15,15 5,13 Highland 15,15 12,15,15 Frederick 15,10,6 13,14 Weld Central 15,16 4.9 Roosevelt 15,15 (Team picture is on page 81) 48 Volleyball Boast 8-8 record V’ballers improve under Larson Finishing his first season coaching volleyball, Mark Larson urged his team on to an 8-8 overall record, a dramatic improvement over last year’s record. Coach Larson stressed the importance of team communication during the game, movement toward the ball and heads-up play. Regular varsity players were Jean Brandly, Becki Bush, Susan Curry, Mollie Ebel, Janette Jacksi, Anne Kirk, Dawn Koretko and Annie Nichol. Mary Ann Varanka, assistant coach and JV coach, led the JV’s to a winning season and fostered improvement in many of its team members, building a foundation for next year’s varsity. Karl Ebel coached the “C” team. At the fall sports banquet, Jacksi received the most valuable player award, Koretko was named the best defensive player, Rudel was tabbed most improved, and Nichol received the high scholastic award. Jacksi, Kirk and Koretko were the only seniors on the team. They shared a few emotional moments together after their last tournament game, realizing that they had finished their high school volleyball careers. Jacksi and Kirk were not only starting setters this year, but also last year. French-braided hair became a practical hairstyle for most team players. Koretko was “chief French braider” and taught the skill to other team members. Most team members agreed that the best word to describe the entire season was fun. Quoting Mr. Vern Rupp, a league referee, “If you’re not having fun, you shouldn’t be here. That’s what sports are all about, having fun and learning.” As pre-game preparation. Dawn Koretko French-braids Janette Jacksi’s hair. French-braiding became a characteristic team hairstyle that spread to other teams as well as other schools. Volleyball 49 Marking time. Coach Bob Johnson (above right) keeps a close eye on the stopwatch during an early practice at the YMCA of the Rockies swimming pool. Lori Copper (top) dives into the Eaton pool to practice for the upcoming Welco League competition. Sean Flynn (above) displays winning form at the Eaton Relays on Jan. 16. GIRLS' SWIMMING Estes Park Opponent 19 Eaton 64 78 Fort Lupton 76 49 Valley 109 53 University 68 67 Platte Canyon 77 Eaton Relays: 7th of 14 Valley Invitational: 7th of 10 Welco Conference: 4th of 6 AA Invitational: 6th of 8 (Team picture is on page 82) BOYS SWIMMING Estes Park Opponent 80 Fort Lupton 83 102 Windsor 60 63 Valley 108 Windsor Sprints: 2nd of 3 Valley Invitational: 5th of 8 Eaton Relays: 6th of 9 League Meet: 3rd of 6 Class A A Meet: 3rd of 8 (Team picture is on page 82) 50 Swimming Cheney, Goracke pace squads Swimmers set state AA records Both the girls’ and boys’ swimming teams had good seasons, as they set many school and state records. The girls began the season with 10 members and finished with six at the state AA meet. The team had a dual meet record of 1-5, but placed seventh of 14 teams in the highly competitive Eaton Relays. The girls set school records in the 200-yard freestyle, the 50-yard freestyle, the 100-yard freestyle and the 100-yard butterfly. At the state AA meet held at Valley High School on Oct. 24, the girls’ team placed sixth of eight. Team point leader Julie Goracke paced the squad with two seconds — in the 100-yard backstroke and the 200-yard intermediate medley. The boys’ team did well, placing third in both the Welco League meet at Fort Lupton and at the AA Invitational at Windsor. At the AA Invitational meet two school and state AA records were set. One was in the 200-yard freestyle by Regan Cheney, and the other was the 400-yard freestyle relay, which consisted of Cheney, Craig Hansen, Mark Harper and Erik Ritschard. Coach Bob Johnson accredited some of the boys’ team victories to starting practice half a month earlier than normal and also to the hard work of the team members. A helping hand is given to Casey Pratt (above) by Pat Sheehy and Walter Douglas at the Eaton Relays. “Coach says we aren’t working hard enough if we can get out of the pool right away, Erik Ritschard explained. Rod Baumhover (above left) gasps for a breath while doing the butterfly stroke. Juan Carlos Perafan (left) awaits the starting gun at the Eaton Relays. Swimming 51 With a Rcady-O, Let’s Go. the girls’ basketball cheerleaders (top) are set to show their spirit. All the cheerleaders combined to put together a pyramid (above) at one of the winter pep rallies. Carolyn Backstrum and Kati Newsom (right) pass their pompons in a boys’ basketball routine. 52 Cheerleaders Cheerleaders find it’s Football in the snow provides fun for Angie Coale, Gina Lord and Kati Newsom (left) at the last home game of the season against Erie, which ended up in a 6-6 tie. Gina Lord (above) shows great enthusiasm at an away boys’ basketball game against Platte Valley. not all fun The heart lodges itself firmly in the throat, breathing becomes difficult, and the circulatory system goes haywire. Panic in the operating room? No. Panic in the gym? Definitely. For all the girls who try out for cheerleader each year, that’s exactly what they go through. They feel nervous, anxious and excited all at once. Even when they make it on a squad, the nervousness never stops. Every time they get up in front of the school in a pep rally or a game, the feeling is still there. Many people think cheerleading is all play — that all cheerleaders do is stand out in front of crowds in their short skirts and dance around parading. They spend as much (if not more) time after school as the team they support, making posters and locker decorations and preparing the pep rally for that week. Many of the cheerleaders find it hard to rally spirit at times when they’re not thanked for the work they do. But they feel it’s all worth it in the end. Lisa Abrames, who cheered for boys’ basketball, said that “the spirit has definitely gone upward this year: not only the volume of the crowd but the participation of the crowd as well.” Cheerleader sponsor Grace Stephen introduced a new spirit activity called “Bobcat of the Week,” at the second pep rally. The person who received this title was given a T-shirt provided by the Imprinter for his school spirit. During pep assemblies, cheerleaders tried their best to get the student body involved with what they were doing by having individual and group yells, class competitions and special events. Besides cheering at all the games, two of the winter squads did routines to music. Boys’ basketball cheerleaders did their routine to “Angel is a Centerfold,” and the wrestling cheerleaders did their routine to “Hold on Loosely.” Cheerleaders 53 Watching the clock. Coach Mark Larson below) keeps close track of the times at the state A A track meet held in Brush on May 14 and 15. Kalli Myers (right) has a good lead during the semi finals at the district track meet held in Estes Park on May 7 and 8. GIRLS’ TRACK Bluedevil Classic: 1st of 18 Estes Park 90, Berthoud 37 Estes Park: 1st of 3 Windsor Invitational: 1st of 12 Lyons Relays: 1st of 8 Northern Division: 1st of 6 Eaton-Highland Invitational: 1st of 12 Welco Relays: 1st of 12 District: 1st of 13 Freshman-sophomore: 1st of 7 State: 1st (Team picture is on page 85) Finish undefeated season Girls win state AA championship The girls’ track team defied the odds by surprising the highly favored Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans in the A A state meet. Victory for the ’Cats went down to the last race, the 800-meter medley relay. The Trojans were in the eighth lane and had a commanding lead as they handed off to their anchor runner. Tension was building as she was overtaken by runners from Highland, Fort Lupton and Brush, finishing a race which seemed to end in slow motion. As the sun broke through the cloudy skies, the Estes Park girls’ track team became state champions for the first time ever. Pacing the girls in the meet was Joy James, who placed first in the 400-meter dash with a 59.19, second in the 200-meter dash and anchored the winning 800- and 1600-meter relays. Running with James on both relays were Mollie Ebel, Dawn Koretko, and Diane Osborn. The foursome ran their best time of the season in the 1600-meter relay, clocking a 4:07.86. Lisa Sheagley joined Ebel, Koretko and Osborn to place a surprising fifth in the 400-meter relay. Koretko finished a close first in the 300-meter hurdles with her best time of the season — 47.03. Ebel finished sixth with 48.2. The 11 points in the hurdles put Estes Park in the running with the Fountain girls. The 1600-meter relay put them ahead until the meet’s end. Second-year coach Mark Larson was proud of all the girls for their performance through the entire season. Ending the season with an undefeated record and the state AA championship was the proof of a team that worked together for common goals. Receiving awards at the potluck awards picnic were Rhonda Schlagel — pain, agony and torture award; Osborn — most improved and James — high point and most valuable. 54 Girls’ track The awesome four — Mollie Ebel, Dawn Koretko, Diane Osborn and Joy James (above) — walk together to warm up before the afternoon events start at the state meet. Annie Nichol (right) has a good lead in the 1600-meter run at the Windsor Invitational. Joy James (far right) receives the baton from Diane Osborn in the 800-meter relay at the state meet, where the squad placed first. Dawn Koretko (below) battles it out with Lynne Lundsway of Steamboat Springs for first place in the 300-meter hurdles at the state meet. Girls' track 55 Weary from his leg of the 1600-meter relay, Kevin Halsey (above) crosses the finish line. Claire Stauffer (above right) takes off as Halsey hands him a baton at the district meet in Estes Park. Warming up for his event, Bill Becker (right) practices his discus throw. BOYS TRACK Windsor Relays: 2nd of 8 Bluedevil Classic: 5th of 18 Estes Park Dual: 2nd of 2 Estes Park Triangular: 1st of 3 Spartan Invitational: 8th of 18 Lyons Relays: 1st of 8 Northern Division: 2nd of 6 Welco Relays: 1st of 12 District: 3rd of 13 (Team picture is on page 84) 56 Boys’ track Switzer breaks school 800 record Boys show continued improvement Concluding an outstanding season, which included three first-place finishes, the boys’ track team sent 10 members to the state track meet, held in Brush on May 14 and 15. At the district meet, David Switzer captured first place in the 800-meter run, breaking the school record with a time of 2:02.79. Dan Gavell placed second in the 400-meter dash. John Lane also placed second, in the 3200-meter run, with a 10:59.59. Their effort was rewarded with a third place finish, just 10 points behind the winning team, Roosevelt. The track team had the “home court” advantage, since the meet took place on Estes Park High School’s new 400-meter, all-weather track. However, the Bobcats had to travel to Brush for the state meet and came home with a disappointing score of one point. The point was scored by Switzer, who placed sixth in the 800-meter run. His time of 2:02.17 broke the school record that he had set the previous week. The 1600-meter relay team — consisting of Scott Anderson, Gavell, Claire Stauffer and Switzer — would have finished in fifth place, but on the last lap, Switzer cut off a Machebeuf runner, disqualifying the Bobcats. Pat Hyland ran the 1600-meter relay at the district meet, but was replaced by Anderson when a time trial was conducted. - Despite their low placing at the state meet, the boys showed improvement over last year with higher team ranking. A long Jump is Blayne Patrick’s only thought as he tries to make the district semifinals. Boys’ track 57 In preparation for his numerous bicycle races this summer, Doug Smith (above) shows his winning form. It’s break time for Karen McManus (right) as she climbs down the jungle gym at Stanley Park. She often went down to the park during lunch. Senior girls have the ball in this play during the powderpuff game (below) played on May 21. 58 Leisure sports Student interests abound Estes provides diverse playland On sunny school days during the lunch hour, one could find Karen McManus down in Stanley Park climbing the jungle gym or swinging on the swings. This was just one example of the many extra-curricular activities enjoyed by EPHS students. Among favorite sports were the ever-popular skiing and hiking, along with fishing, road trips and the junior-senior powderpuff football game. Other hobbies, such as bicycling, caught the eyes of everyone through just one person. A case in point was Doug Smith, who rode and raced his bike during the school’s summer break. In preparation for summer, he attended an Olympic bicycle training camp to improve his riding style and speed. The favorite of favorite sports, skiing, is enjoyed by many EPHS students whose skills range from instructor to beginner. Having Hidden Valley ski area only 10 miles from Estes Park made this sport both easily accessible and affordable. Hiking, fishing and horseback riding attributed some of their popularity to the many trails and streams found in Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest. Other sports that involved the school indirectly included the powder-puff football game between the junior and senior girls. The game, played on May 21, was won by the seniors in what some termed “a slightly uneven game.” Students didn’t have to go outside to enjoy their favorite hobbies, though. Hobbies including reading, stamp and coin collecting and TV watching did as much for some as exercise did for others. Skiing (above) is one of Estes Park’s favorite sports. A daring skier completes this jump during the Spring Festival at Hidden Valley ski area. It’s fishy business for Arlin Bartels (left) as he enjoys a favorite hobby in Fish Creek. Leisure sports 59 Gamecocks win tournament 16 teams vie for intramural title As the early morning sunlight rose above the mountain peaks, students slowly wandered into the gymnasium to face their vivacious opponents. In its seventh year, intramural volleyball drew a record number of teams — 16 in all. This figure surpassed the previous record of 15 in 1979. As opposed to last year, teams were not separated into divisions, and all teams played each other. After regular season ended, the Midnight Gamecocks were on top with an undefeated record. Coming in second with a 12-2 mark were the Newts and in third place were the Puntanas at 12-3. In the single-elimination tournament, the Gamecocks came out on top again by winning all their games. The Newts took second place by winning four games and losing in the finals to the Gamecocks. After the tournament, players from all 16 teams voted for two all-star teams. Team one consisted of Regan FINAL STANDINGS Midnight Gamecocks 140 Newts 12-2 Puntanas 12-3 Master Sergeants 11-2 Other Team 11-4 Well Hung Jury 9-5 CIA 8-6 Purdy Boys 8-6 UMD 8-6 Hyperbolic Paraboloids 6-7 Mutations 5-8 Sophisticated Ladies 4-10 American Gigolettes 2-12 Fubar’d Dralkys 2-12 Generics 1-13 Dead Garbonzos 0-14 Seemingly practicing ballet, Lee Wenger (right) comes down off the net after missing the ball, while Shadd Ring looks on with disbelief and discontent. Cheney, Mollie Ebel, Dan Gavell, Janette Jacksi, Roy Johnson and Kevin Primrose. The second team consisted of Kevin Flynn, Hale Kell, Mario Martinez, Shane Ring, Rob Rische and Kevin Schwery. Alternates were Annie Nichol and Doug Steam. Both most valuable player and hardest hitter went to Roy Johnson. The season officially ended with a pizza party for all players on May 27 at the Elks Club. Battling at the net. Newt Shawn Duell (above left) fights for control of the ball with Gamecock Kevin Primrose. Down on his knees. Gamecock Roy Johnson (above right) attempts to save the ball from a spike. With a determined look on her face. Gigolette Dawn Koretko (left) anxiously awaits the return volley. Serving the ball with grace and ease. Sophisticated Lady Sally Ford (above) attempts to get the ball over the net for a score. Intramural volleyball 61 BASEBALL Estes 5 Wins. 10 Losses Park Opponent 6 Roosevelt 14 8 Roosevelt 15 17 Highland 3 15 Highland 5 11 Berthoud 10 10 Eaton 13 10 Eaton 12 9 Platte Valley 16 10 Platte Valley 11 19 Windsor 0 8 Windsor 9 11 Frederick 1 4 Valley 11 1 University 18 3 University 10 (Team picture is on page 83) Concentrating on the ball, Kevin Flynn (right) takes a hard swing. First baseman Jon Steele (below right) stretches to put a University player out. Thoughts of spring are far from Coach Jerry McMurry’s (below) mind as he tries to figure out a way to beat the talented Eaton Reds. 62 Baseball Mabie named All-Welco Baseballers Ending the year with an overall 5-10 record, the baseball team again struggled through a spring which was marked by bad weather and inconsistent practices. The squad had seven returning lettermen — Kevin Flynn, Roy Johnson, Tyron Mabie, Mario Martinez, Mason Nichols, Rob Rische and Jon Steele. The pitchers were Johnson, Mabie, Rische and Shane Ring. Coach Jerry McMurry said they were the strongest struggle to players. The catchers were Nichols and Troy McClintock. The baseball team played all doubleheader games against Northern Division teams and a few single games against Southern Division opponents. Johnson, Mabie, and Steele led the Bobcats at the end of the season. Johnson batted 53 times and had 28 hits, 22 runs, and a batting average of .528. Mabie was first in doubles (6), triples (3), home runs (3), stolen bases (9), and tied for first with Johnson with 5-10 finish 22 runs. Steele finished second with a batting average of .444 and tied with Mabie for second with 20 hits. Mabie was also selected to the All-Welco team as an outfielder, while Rische and Steele received honorable mention All-North. Since the Bobcats’ division record was only 3-7, they were automatically eliminated from the Welco playoffs, as only the top two teams in each division qualified for post-season play. The only junior pitcher on the team. Shane Ring (above) throws a hard slider to strike his Platte Valley opponent out. Running as hard as he can. Mario Martinez (left) scores a run against Eaton. Baseball 63 Advance to Welco tourney Girls show much improvement With a new coach and four returning seniors, the girls’ basketball team got off to a good start with a 3-1 preseason record. The girls posted a 5-7 divisional record and a 9-9 record overall. This was a marked improvement over the previous year’s 4-14 record. Head coach Karl Ebel stressed good defense, having the Motto Defense Leads to DeFeat.” The team often experienced third quarter blues, losing several games because of that, but the team never gave up. In the first league game against Roosevelt, the team experienced a terrible defeat. When the Rough Riders came to Estes Park to play, it was a different story. The Bobcats played strong defense and beat the ’Riders on a last-second basket. The team also played another solid game on their home court, defeating Platte Valley, the eventual tournament champions, in double overtime 56-54. The ’Cats earned a playoff berth when they defeated Erie 46-32. The girls then had to play the eventual tournament runner-up University Bulldogs, losing 36-24 and ending the season. The junior varsity team, coached by Jim Williamson, had the best win-loss record ever, 11-5, with five straight wins to close the season. Awards presented at the winter sports dessert included Claudia Jensen — best defensive player, most valuable and captain’s award; Dawn Koretko — top rebounder, most valuable, All-North and All-Welco teams; Roxann Rudel — most improved player and Annie Nichol — highest grade point average and best free throw average. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 9 Wins. 9 Losses Estes Park Opponent 48 Fort Lupton 23 49 Valley 57 50 Lyons 34 61 Berthoud 45 25 Roosevelt 48 34 Platte Valley 41 57 Windsor 43 41 University 47 32 Eaton 27 31 Highland 46 21 Roosevelt 20 39 Windsor 41 56 Platte Valley (20T) 54 26 University 40 39 Highland 48 40 Eaton 29 46 Erie 32 24 University 36 (Team picture is on page 86) Looking for an open player. Roxann Rudel (right) tries to get the ball inside during the Highland game at home. Dawn Koretko (lower right) shoots over Donna Buckman during the Berthoud game. Mollie Ebel (below) concentrates on an important free throw during the Highland game. 64 Girls’ basketball Veteran starter Claudia Jensen (left) shoots over Kelly Pappenheim for two points in the double overtime victory over the Platte Valley Broncos 56-54. Coach Karl Ebel (below) gives instructions to the team while Coach Jim Williamson assists. Angie Coale (lower left) keeps her dribble going while looking for an opening during the Eaton game at home. Annie Nichol (lower right) gets the ball off toward the hoop, drawing a foul from University's Laura Perchlick. BOYS’ BASKETBALL 5 Wins, 13 Losses Estes Park Opponent 51 Fort Lupton 63 45 Valley 73 56 Lyons 31 40 Berthoud 50 50 Roosevelt 47 56 Platte Valley 58 48 Windsor 50 55 University 68 64 Eaton 53 45 Highland 56 61 Roosevelt 56 51 Windsor 56 67 Platte Valley 71 46 University 69 58 Highland 63 56 (0) Eaton (2) 50 61 Roosevelt 47 71 Valley (OT) 74 (Team picture is on page 87) Getting psyched for the season opener against Fort Lupton, the cagers (right) get ready to go. Kirk Bana (below) skies up against Mike Hergenreder of Windsor. Bob Wagner of Fort Lupton deftly tries to block Shane Ring (lower right) in the 63-51 loss to Fort Lupton. After eluding his defender. Jon Steele (left) goes in for a lay up against Windsor’s Steve Dyke. Doug Steam, alias Captain Video (above), finishes out his filming career at the home game against the Highland Huskies. So close yet so far Boys’ cagers end season fighting Although the record didn’t show it, the boys’ basketball team had a strongly competitive season. Team unity was definitely more apparent, with the appearance of short hair. Not only did the seniors have their hair sheared, but all of the juniors and sophomores and even a trickling of freshmen decided to show their team spirit by having their hair hacked. Yet it seemed that team unity was not enough to boost the boys to a winning record. Nevertheless, they did manage to have a good season. “We improved a lot and eventually played to our potential as a team,” Coach Craig Belshe said. The boys began their preseason with losses to Fort Lupton and Valley, but managed to bounce back the following game to trounce Lyons 56-31. The ’Cats finished the preseason with a loss to Berthoud, but leading scorer Shane Ring was sick with the flu, senior Kevin Schwery was out with a broken toe and senior guard Jon Steele was not able to play much because of a dislocated finger. During the regular season the cagers faced many ups and downs. Of eight games the ’Cats lost in the regular season, five were lost by six or fewer points. The ’Cats finished on what could have been a high note in their only overtime game of the season. In second round tournament play against the Valley Vikings, the ’Cats lost a bladder-bursting 74-71 thriller in single overtime. At the winter sports awards dessert, Ring was named best defensive player. Hale Kell was named the most improved, while Steele garnered most spirited and best team player. Roy Johnson finished off his career by getting best offensive player and best individual, and by being voted to the Welco All-North team. Boys’ basketball 67 Injuries, inexperience take toll Wrestlers survive no-win season EPHS wrestlers staggered through a 0-10 season. Individual wins were the only highlights of the year. From the first day of practice, Coach David Martin wanted only “to make good wrestlers” out of the team. Experience was lacking: out of 15 wrestlers, only three had two or more years of experience, and five had one year under their belts. “We aren’t a varsity team,” Mr. Martin acknowledged. However, with the small number of matmen, Mr. Martin didn’t field a JV team. After their Dec. 4 season opening loss, 60-6, at Platte Valley, the grapplers rallied against Frederick on Dec. 10. Mr. Martin called it the best match of the season. Despite three pins by Mickey Easterly (155 pounds), Nicky Kane (185) and Mason Nichols (145), the team lost 39-18. Next year is the only hope for Coach David Martin as he, Mickey Easterly and Kevin Flynn (above) watch grapplers from nine schools contend for state qualification at the district tournament. No Estes Park wrestlers progressed beyond second-round competition. In a brutal match against Roosevelt, Mason Nichols (right) struggles to overpower his opponent. Two EPHS wrestlers were badly injured that night. Two meets later, on Jan. 8, Roosevelt shut Estes Park out 72-0. “For this size school, the boys are doing a great job,” Mr. Martin pointed out. David Edwards (98) came closest to a Bobcat win at the Feb. 6 JV tournament, losing 9-8 and 6-5. “They were some of the toughest and best matches of the season,” Mr. Martin remarked. “Our JV’s weren’t wrestling varsity kids.” Only four of the most capable wrestlers, Easterly, Kane, Nichols and David Potter (138), competed in the Feb. 13 district tournament. “I won’t let a kid be humiliated,” Mr. Martin asserted. Kane was the only winner. Injuries took a heavy toll on the small squad. Over the course of the season. Chad Chambers (126) and Bob Clements (126) sustained back injuries, Kevin Dunn’s (126) leg was broken, Easterly had appendicitis, Kevin Flynn (185) injured his knee, Joe Miller (105) suffered a broken wrist, Nichols’ neck was injured and Potter had a dislocated shoulder. Two grapplers also quit. Coach Martin attributed injuries and losses to lack of experience and lack of training. He emphasized that training must be a year-round discipline. After a long season, wrestlers were recognized at the Feb. 25 awards banquet. Kane was chosen wrestler of the year; he also had the most pins, six. Edwards was most improved and Flynn was the outstanding team wrestler. Nichols made the most takedowns, 11, Potter had the most escapes, eight, and Easterly garnered the most reversals, 12. Mike Schulz (155) had the highest GPA, 3.00. 68 Wrestling WRESTLING 0 Wins, 10 Losses Estes Park 6 Platte Valley Opponent 62 18 Frederick 39 4 Eaton 62 0 Roosevelt 72 6 Erie 66 9 Windsor 52 6 Berthoud 63 3 Valley 58 0 Highland 45 21 University 42 Seventh place • Spartan Classic Tournament Seventh place • Lyons Invitational Tournament 13th place • Welco JV Tournament 13th place - District Tournament (Team picture is on page 85) Survival is Nicky Kane’s (above left) goal as he attempts to counter Paul Lebsack of Berthoud in the first round of the district tournament. While losing the match, he achieved the only EPHS victory of the meet over Erie’s Tim Gonzales. On home ground. Chad Chambers (above) tries unsuccessfully to throw Dion Agripino, his Valley opponent. After a five-week midseason recovery. David Potter (left) reinjured his shoulder at the district tournament against Shawn Vigil from Highland. Wrestling 69 In an effort to boost school spirit, Roy Johnson grins as he joins most of cut. Barber Jim Beauchamp applies the finishing touches at his Third One the other JV and varsity basketball players on Jan. 5 in getting a crew shop in the Peak To Peak Plaza. A margin of difference . ■ “School spirit has been down,” Coach Perry Black commented, “but it’s definitely getting better.’’ He attributed improvement of the school’s overall attitude to the increase in student involvement. EPHS students have increased their participation in plays, clubs, concerts, athletics and the school as a whole. Many have helped school unity and promoted class and team spirit while asserting their individuality. Mr. Black observed that students are getting more involved in the school and school activities rather than “doing their own thing.’ Athletics were involved in the increase of school enthusiasm, with more people going to the games, and a better general record. The boys’ basketball teams all got crew cuts on Jan. 5, flaunting the distance that they would go to for their school. More than just a super-short haircut, the crew cuts represented the players’ determination to support their team and school at the risk of losing their dignity. Cheerleader sponsor Gracie Stephen introduced the “Bobcat of the Week” award for individuals who “show spirit and spunk, and get involved in school activities.” The recipients gained school recognition and a T-shirt stating their title. Mrs. Stephen said, “It’s a good method of encourag- ing positive school spirit.” Other staff members aided the surge of school spirit by sponsoring activities, coaching or just helping out where they were needed. Some students felt the need to promote themselves by raiding and egging during homecoming. Threats to cancel the event calmed these would-be artists, and homecoming proceeded as planned. The difference in the school stemmed from the people and their increased participation and concern for the school. Student involvement made the little bit of difference that was needed. 70 People division page Seniors unify for raising money After a junior year of generally high class unity, many members of the Class of '82 caught the dreaded disease, “senioritis,” and became slightly apathetic. The seniors’ year began with a third place finish in the homecoming floatbuilding contest. President Rob Rische attributed their low placing to the fact that they spent only $43 on their float, as opposed to other classes, who spent up to $700. The class did, however, capture first place in the hall-decorating contest. Rische noted that the seniors did not work together at homecoming, but rather everybody “sort of did what they wanted to.” Many attempts were made to unify the class with varied results. Spirit Coordinator David Switzer sponsored a senior “Casual Night” for a home basketball game. Class members sat in their own roped off section of the bleachers and were dressed in their best leisure suits, Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses and hats. Switzer also tried to coordinate a “Camouflage Day,” but it never became a reality. He said that “there was not enough support from the school officials.” The seniors pulled themselves together at Halloween, but not to soap windows and throw eggs. After the National Honor Society faltered and was not able to put on a costume dance as they had planned, the Class of ’82 came to the rescue and sponsored the dance on Nov. 13. The class made $270 which, according to Secretary-treasurer Anne Kirk, was “great for everyone concerned. Everybody had a good time and we made quite a bit of money.” The fall musical, “Annie Get Your Gun,” marked the seniors’ major money-making project, sponsoring a dinner before the production. Berneice Roby prepared the main course and mothers of the class members made salad and dessert for the supper. In all, the seniors earned $520 for their effort. Rische said that the class’ money will be used for “after-prom, a senior ditch day, and whatever else it comes in handy for.” Summing up the year, Rische observed, “All in all, the seniors did it all.” Hosts Mason Nichols and Regina Lord flip a coin to determine who will introduce the next act at the Spanish Club Talent Show. Senior activities 71 Senior activities Lisa Abrames: Student Council. National Honor Society, class officer, Spanish Club, gymnastics. ESA outstanding student, Masonic lodge outstanding student, cheerleading. Scott Anderson: E Club, Spanish Club, plays, track, cross country, swimming, intramural volleyball. Carolyn Backstrum: Cheerleading. Student Council, E Club, class officer, French Club, Spanish Club, FBLA, gymnastics, wrestling, plays, intramural volleyball, baseball manager. Bill Becker: National Honor Society, Math Club, E Club, band, track, football, plays, intramural volleyball, math day. Explorer Scouts. Jill Becker: National Honor Society, band, basketball, football manager, Girls’ State. Welco honor band. Karen Buffum: Cheerleading, Spanish Club, gymnastics. Debbie Campbell: Basketball, gymnastics, track, intramural volleyball. Tadd Campbell: E Club, French Club, publications, band, select choir, FBLA, football, golf, plays, intramural volleyball, trainer, VTR operator, Trainer’s certification. Regan Cheney: E Club, band, swimming, track, intramural volleyball. Angie Coale: Cheerleading, Student Council, E Club, class officer, Spanish Club, band, basketball, track, plays, intramural volleyball, drill team. Cathy Cotten: Select choir, volleyball, track, plays, intramural volleyball, baseball manager. Peter Crisi: National Honor Society, publications, jazz band, band, track, Trail-Gazette school writer. Leaders of Tomorrow, Who’s Who, yearbook editor. Boys' State, church youth group, Estes Park Model Railroaders. Shawn Duell: Band, Spanish Club, track, golf, basketball, plays, intramural volleyball. Campus Life, Explorer Scouts, Boy Scouts. Nancy Dunn: French Club, band, FBLA, golf, Outstanding Youth award. Nancy Eisenhauer: French Club, intramural volleyball. Griff Ellingsburg: Football, intramural volleyball. Doug Evans: Student Council, National Honor Society, Math Club, E Club, Spanish Club, basketball, track, cross country. Jeff Evans: Band, swimming, football, wrestling, Voc-Tech. Jonathon Firnhaber: Aviation Club, E Club, Spanish Club, publications, track, plays, cross country, newspaper editorial board, Who’s Who. Kevin Flynn: Football, wrestling, intramural volleyball, baseball. Steve Bonds Karen Buffum Marlene Burke Debbie Campbell Tadd Campbell Regan Cheney Angie Coale Cathy Cotten Peter Crisi Shawn Duell 72 Seniors Peggy Gappa: Band, volleyball, basketball, track, intramural volleyball, football manager. Jenny Godbolt: Student Council, cheerleading, Spanish Club officer, volleyball, track, plays, wrestling mat maid, intramural volleyball. French Club. Julie Harding: National Honor Society. French Club, Spanish Club, jazz band, band, honor band. Fine Arts Guild. Charles Hix: Student Council, Math Club, class officer, Spanish Club, track, football, wrestling, golf, plays, ESA Outstanding Student award. Shannon Henderson: French Club, Spanish Club, publications, intramural volleyball, ski class. Rob Hintz: Aviation Club, wrestling. Janette Jacks!: Volleyball, intramural volleyball. David James: Student Council, National Honor Society. Math Club, class officer, publications, jazz band. band, plays, intramural volleyball, ski class, ESA Outstanding Student, honor band, ski Instructor at Hidden Valley. Claudia Jensen: E Club, band, basketball, volleyball, track, football manager. Roy E. Johnson: Basketball, football, golf, intramural volleyball, baseball. Nicky Kane: Student Council, class officer. Nancy Dunn Nancy Eisenhauer Griff Ellingsberg Glen Essex Doug Evans Jeff Evans Jonathan Firnhaber Kevin Flynn Peggy Gappa Jenny Godbolt Steve Hall Julie Harding Shannon Henderson Rob Hintz Charlie Hix Janette Jacksi Lori Jacobs David James Claudia Jensen Roy Johnson Seniors 73 Seniors reminisce high school Late August begins to take on a new meaning as school approaches and jobs get boring. Students begin to wonder what their locker combinations were, what the new freshmen will be like, what school bus to ride and what everyone else will wear on the first day of school. Suddenly, almost as though overnight, it’s May and school is almost over, spring fever has reached epidemic stages and nobody remembers very much about the year. Memories of individual seniors highlight their past few years. Many have some common memories, such as crew cuts, road trips, centerfold angels, meeting Clyde Stanley in the Keota graveyard, Mr. Whiting’s government class and war stories and “getting out.” Individual memories include: Lisa Abrames: Gymnastics (state at Buena Vista), cheerleading, all the great times with my friends, shoe polish, shopping carts, lobsters, thousand island dressing, cowboys, red letters, four wheeling, crazy bets, car washes without cars and homecoming dresses. Scott Anderson: All the great times, Morp ’81, Christopher Milk, Kees and, of course, my very best friend, the almighty Lou. Carolyn Backstrum: Gymnastics (Buena Vista), Scratch, fruit plates, Windy, bees, concerts, buddies, parties, Coach Martin and Mrs. Maibach. Gunnison — here I come! Bill Becker: Being zot at every away basketball game, getting kicked out of school my freshman year, silly butchers and, most of all, the crazy things we did to keep from going insane. Jill Becker: All the band trips, road 25 2, crowbars, hubcaps, bottle openers, the embarrassing times in the computer room with Bill and Doug, cruising main with Peggy and Claudia and the worst case of senioritis in the world. Karen Buffum: Gymnastics and state for three years, carrying the band banner at Canon City, all the fun in Mrs. Jones’ class, all the parties. Disco Don’s class with Sitting Bull and the dances — especially prom. Marlene Burke: How Nancy and I never shut up in biology, even when “geographically isolated,” cultures, taught in part by Macho Mike, Miss Varanka, dissecting a cat and our fetal pig Wilber. I think I’ll miss this place. Debbie Campbell: Roosevelt football game ’81, homecoming ’81 and crazy old Mrs. Jones. Tadd Campbell: The R. A. T. H. and C. I. A., the toilet paper epidemic in the computer room, third hour with Marc, Deyn, Diane and big D.ave, my comrades Skyking, Weebles, Spaceman and my floundering days in the darkroom. Angie Coale: Being a mutation volleyball teamster, basketball, Canon City with my surprise birthday parties that were never surprises, bed time stories, the senior float, the Centennial trip, rifles and all my great friends. Cathy Cotten: Homecoming '81, boys’ swim meets, Coach Black making me put my nose in a circle he had drawn on the board, Mrs. Laing, all my friends and the good times. Bridget Denning: Macho studs Larson and Clyde Stanley on the Centennial field trip and gymnastics with my “family.” Shawn Duel): Being zot, my hero Denny Scuz, cornfields, the trip to Phoenix, the X that never was, Bros., Who, lunchtime, working with Opie and Roy, struggling to maintain decent grades and all my friends. Doug Evans: Flounder, the computer room, running, general insanity, always having a dirty comment for Claudia and Jill and getting A’s on papers written at 3 a. m. on the day they were due. Jeff Evans: Voc-Tech, meeting new people, the long trip every day to Fort Collins, sports and all my crazy friends, but most of all the last day of school. Jon Firnhaber: High school was a real experience, especially pub nights, distributing papers, filmstrip festivals, wrestling in physics, floundering with Mike, the Cars and above all, the Blue Oyster Cult. Peggy Gappa: Great band trips, the first time I got caught ditching, going cross-eyed in speed reading, being football manager and, most of all, the neat people I’ve come to know and call my friends. I’ll miss you all. Jenny Godbolt: All my friends, the word of the day. concerts, parties, cheerleading and the three stooges. Thanks Mrs. LaMarsh, Senora Wehr and Mrs. Laing for being as you are and thanks to the one who shared all four years with me. Julie Harding: Band (Phoenix Fiesta Bowl), jazz band, being part of K. S. A. Inc., having RDN’s until 6 a. m., Mr. Pfefferle and, most of all, I’ll never forget in friendship. Shannon Henderson: K. S. A. Inc., Foot, Frog and Cow, skinny-dipping in Marys Lake, Uncle Bob, Mary Ann, Mother Superior, Mortica, piggies, unicorns, the windowless pub room and all that went with it, 6 a.m. RDN’s and three special guitar players. Charles Hix: Four wheeling parties, harassing Miss Anderson (snort), football, insanity with Erm, Stud, and everybody and the exclusive midnight club. Janette Jacksi: Volleyball (we actually had a good team this year), the trouble I had in drafting and my senior year, which was definitely the best of all. Lori Jacobs: Being an aide for Mr. Faiella, having three hours of art, supporting the habit with Jill, meeting great, crazy people, getting that fantastic diploma and spray-glazing Mardi’s white pants in ceramics (it never came out). David James: Band trips, 74 Senior memories especially Phoenix, publications until 3 a. m., Uncle Bob’s and Dave’s cultures classes, decorating the computer room for Christmas and learning calculus in physics (but not physics in physics). Roy Johnson: Jan. 5, 1982: the day that all of the basketball players got their heads shaved and being one of two three-year R. A. T. H. members. Nicky Kane: Ditching fifth and sixth hours as a junior and going four wheeling, hiding in the newspaper trailer during track practice and biting the dust the last day of school my junior year. Hale Kell: Zot, cornfields, Phoenix, homecoming weeks, Denny, Magnu-son, strolls and friends. Hey, I made it! Anne Kirk: Mortica, the piggies, impeachments and my superior officers, pub nights — missing every deadline — seeing only the first half of many a movie, Coach Siudzinski, my freshman year, never making it to Morp ’81, the Class of ’82 and S. D. D. Dawn Koretko: All my great coaches, especially Mr. Black, aiding for the best looking coach, Mr. Belshe, “Moose Lips,” nervous stomachs during track, team togetherness and the great times with D. C., R. L., M. M., K. N., C. J., A. C., A. N., and R. R. Regina Lord: All my teachers, especially Coach Black, Mr. Whiting, Mrs. Day and Mr. Keith. My Oochi Coochi and Gina’s Angels, being crowned homecoming queen, cheerleading practice and listening, talking and laughing with my best buddies. Mario Martinez: Baseball, intramural volleyball, being a bench-warmer on the football team and Mrs. LaMarsh’s speed reading class. Michelle McEneny: Mrs. LaMarsh’s crazy English classes, Mr. Whiting’s war stories during government and all the crazy things the Class of ’82 has done or attempted to do. Mardi Morris: My close friends, the crazy things we got away with, ditching P. E., leaving at break and lunch, wild parties, Lori glazing my pants, Mrs. Laing, Jan. 15, 1982 — the day I got out — and, of course, July 10, 1982. Melody Oetken: The great times I had with the drill team and driving with Mr. Black. Blayne Patrick: Being zot at every away basketball game, finally having a decent football team, Coach Black, Twit, Erm, Lisa’s basement, poker parties, raiding and all the crazy things we “immature” senior guys did to keep ourselves entertained. 77 never forget my very special friends and how we grew together in friendship’ Lisa Pedersen: Gymnastics, chicken plants, bees, Windy, Taco Bell, Cleveland, the commissioner, piercing my ear at Canon City, Phoenix, managing track and my 1001 excuses to get the car for the weekends. Karla Porter: Band trips, the bus, cheerleading (the rides to meets), gymnastics, lunch hour (and fifth hour), all my friends and the parties. Lynn Pratt: All the band trips with my awesome roomies, especially Phoenix with Angie’s bedtime stories, lunchroom biology with Sally and Co., fifth hour P. E., sophomore biology with Kock, Einstein, Hooke and our unpredictable class. Kevin Primrose: The Mall House, raiding the juniors during homecoming, stealing Mr. Martin’s van and Morp night with Slim. Rob Rische: All the great friends I made here, the great times I had, my favorite teacher, Mrs. LaMarsh, and being senior class president. “Real neat” sums up my high school career. Kara Saldeen: All the band trips, bedtime stories, sophomore biology with Kock, Einstein and Hooke, three years of Magnuson, rifles with Thunder Thighs, Pib, Spanky, Almond Joy, Tequila, Annabelle, Porker and many terrific friends. Kevin Schwery: Zot, cornfields, cloud talking, homecoming weeks, aerospace naps and Denny three hours a day. Barbara Siebenaler: Band being one big family (with many good times and a few disappointing ones) and being an exchange student to Australia. Doug Smith: Stuffing a whole package of powdered doughnuts in my mouth, the pie eating contest, Helen’s cookies and the second semester of my senior year. Doug Steam: Zot, the baritone section, raiding at homecoming, the best lunch table, my weird and normal teachers, poker parties, All Star Wrestling, being ahead of my time in rock and being called bizarre. Jon Steele: Pierson Park, Seven-Up bottles, Morp night my senior year, borrowing vans, having a good football season, ridiculously short hair (but finally liking it) and a deer that was in the wrong place my last day as a junior. Kris Swank: Trying to find Fort Collins with Robin, then trying to find CSU and the room for the ACT and being a total delinquent at Canon City all four years (CCWC). David Switzer: Life was beautiful in high school. I will cherish my four years here forever. I love you all. Robin Tallman: The Mexico trip my sophomore year, getting my first car, the M M, stealing petunias from the church and getting lost on the way to Fort Collins. Nik Vacek: Testing aerodynamic properties of tater tots in the lunchroom, Mr. Slizeski’s portrayal of the Red Baron using model airplanes and the Class of ’82 always finding trouble. Lisa Wenger: Band trips, my roomies, singing in chemistry, shoe polish, toilet paper, lobsters, thousand island dressing, fructose, homecoming dresses, Seven-Up, math with Bill, Dave, Doug, Harry, Kevin, Mr. Snell and all those chocolate chip cookies. Senior memories 75 Senior activities basketball, track, football, wrestling, intramural volleyball, baseball. Anne Kirk: Student Council, E Club, class officer, French Club, publications, band, volleyball, Mountaineer editorial board. Girl Scouts, Community Church youth group, Sunday school teacher. Dawn Koretko: E Club, publications, jazz band, band, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, track, plays, intramural volleyball, honor band, Who’s Who. Lutheran Church youth group. Regina Lord: Cheerleading, Student Council, class officer, Spanish Club, publications, select choir, gymnastics, track, plays, wrestlettes, intramural volleyball. Tyron Mabie: Basketball, football, wrestling, intramural volleyball, baseball. Mario Martinez: E Club, Spanish Club, football, intramural volleyball, baseball. Michelle McEneny: National Honor Society, French Club, jazz band, band, plays, VTR operator, Girls’ State Marty Miller: Voc-Tech. Dale Mitchell: Voc-Tech. Mardi Morris: Spanish Club, band, volleyball, basketball, intramural volleyball. Melody Oetken: Spanish Club, drill team, church youth group. Blayne Patrick: Student Council, Aviation Club, E Club, class officer, French Club, band, track, football, wrestling, plays, intramural volleyball. Who’s Who, Explorer Scouts, Campus Life. Lisa Pedersen: Student Council, French Club, band, gymnastics, plays, track manager, drill team, choir. Karla Porter: Cheerleading, band, gymnastics, wrestlettes. Lynn Pratt: Band, jazz band, track manager, intramural volleyball, Lutheran Church youth group. Kevin Primrose: Intramural volleyball, baseball. Rob Rische: Student Council, Aviation Club. E Club, class officer, Spanish Club, basketball, golf, speech team, cross country, intramural volleyball, baseball, Lutheran Church youth group. Brian Russell: Band, plays Anna-Caren Satherberg: Spanish Club, Rotary exchange student from Sweden. Kara Saldeen: Cheerleading, band, FBLA, basketball manager, track manager, intramural volleyball, drill team. Kevin Schwery: Student Council, National Honor Society, Math Club, Aviation Club, E Club, class officer. French Club, basketball, intramural volleyball, baseball, Boys’ State, Masonic Lodge Outstanding Student. Nicholas Kane Dawna Karns Hale Kell Anne Kirk Dawn Koretko Regina Lord Tryon Mabie Dean Martin Mario Martinez Michelle McEneny Mardi Morris Jill Nelson Mason Nichols Melody Oetken Blayne Patrick 76 Seniors Barb Siebenaler: Spanish Club, band, volleyball, exchange student. Girl Scouts. Doug Smith: Spanish Club, jazz band, band, intramural volleyball. Doug Stearn: Spanish Club, band, basketball, track, football, golf, plays, speech team intramural volleyball. Accountability Committee, VTR operator. Boys’ State, Explorer Scouts, Campus Life. Jon Steele: E Club, Spanish Club, band, basketball, football, golf, intramural volleyball, baseball. Kris Swank: Cheerleading, National Honor Society. Thespians, French Club, band, select choir, plays, speech team, drill team, Students in Recital, Sunday school teaching, Fine Arts Guild productions, summer stock theatre. David Switzer: Student Council, Aviation Club. E Club, class officer, basketball, track, plays, cross country, intramural volleyball. Robin Tallman: National Honor Society. Spanish Club, French Club, band, volleyball, plays, wrestlettes, Girls’ State, First Baptist Church youth group. Lisa Wenger: Student Council. National Honor Society, Math Club, class officer, Spanish Club, jazz band, band, plays. ESA Outstanding Student award, First Baptist Church youth group. Lisa Pedersen Karla Porter Lynn Pratt Kevin Primrose Rob Rische Anna Satherberg Kara Saldeen Harry Schroeder Barb Siebenaler Kevin Schwery Lance Siebert Doug Smith Doug Stearn Jon Steele Kristine Swank David Switzer Robin Tallman Nick Vacek Lisa Wenger Dan Williams Seniors 77 Class of 1983 shatters tradition An aim for difference marked the junior class. Showing movies for profit, having theme dances and giving prom in the student center were just a few of the unique ideas they tried. Leading the class with the “breaking the tradition’’ spirit were President Stephen Putney, Vice President Lori Foote and Secretary-treasurer Kasey Webermeier. The class started the year winning the homecoming float competition and placing second in the hall decorating contest. They showed the film “Oliver” and made more than $500 on a chili supper held on Dec. 4. They also held a Ubangi Stomp dance March 26. Prom was the most different thing of all. Because of the early date and high prices of the few places available, the Class of ’83 was forced to hold prom in the high school student center. “We had a few disagreements at first, but the uprising settled down soon after that,” commented Putney on the seniors’ feelings about having prom in the school. “We felt that since most schools have prom in their buildings, that it would be all right to have it here also.” Ann Day, Bob Keith, Don O’Hara and Karen Pielen sponsored the class for all of its activities. Pulling for a win, Lidia Haughey gives a helping hand to the junior class for the tug-of-war at class competition Oct. 1 during homecoming week. Gymnastics Front row: Gwen Pallissard, Kalli Myers, Amy Horner and Stasia Hockinson. Back row: Bridget Denning, Karla Porter. Carolyn Backstrum, Coach Pat Boyle, Lisa Pedersen. Lisa Abrames and Karen Buffum. 78 Juniors Tom Austin Debbie Baar Kirk Bana Karen Barlow Arlin Bartels Kelly Bell Malinda Birch Kathy Boomsma Jean Brandly Becki Bush Chad Chambers Nancy Cho Jane Clements Lori Copper Becky Cowles Steve Cox Susan Curry Tanya Davis Virginia Denning Don DeSanti Bob Dougherty Walter Douglas Dale Duell Mickey Easterly Mollie Ebel Ann Erickson Jeff Fairbanks Sean Flynn Lori Foote Sally Ford Jim Freeland Andriana Garcia Dan Gavell Julie Goracke Linda Gosh Kevin Halsey Football Front row: Chris Cox, Erik Anderson. Mark Haynes. David Gregg, Pat Hyland. Dave Rische, Steve VanCamp. Justin McBride. Jeff Black and Ken Bush. Second row: Chris Eshelman. Darrin Johnson. Bill Becker. Charlie Hix, Harry Schroeder, Mason Nichols, Dale Duell, Lee Wenger, Robby Johnson, Eric Norman, Kevin Dunn and Manager Brian Siebert. Third row: Nick Kane. Kevin Flynn, Jon Steele. Steve Bonds. Greg Felker, Mickey Easterly. Ron Monroe, Arlin Bartels, Nik Vacek, Keith Stringham, Mario Martinez, Managers Jill Becker and Peggy Gappa. Back row: Assistant coaches Bob McIntosh and Dave Martin, Eric Easterly. Hale Kell, Shane Ring, Roy Johnson. Blayne Patrick, Kirk Bana. Tom Austin. Kevin Halsey. Jim McBride. Manager Claudia Jensen and Head Coach Perry Black. Juniors 79 Craig Hansen Jim Harring Tanni Harper Lidia Haughey Marie Heald Lori Henderson Kris Hockelberg Stasia Hockinson Paul Hyland Maggie Jackson Joy James Trent Jansen Daryl Jimison Karin Johnson Mike Keutzer David Klaue Kenny Kvols Inger Lyngholm Bob Maitland Jim Marranzino Walter Martin Wally Matuszak Jim McBride Rusty McLaren Karen McManus Brian Miller Steve Miller Tom Miller Dale Mitchell Ron Monroe Cross-country Front row: Deyn Riedesel, Lori Henderson and Carmen Ohlde. Middle row: Matt Haughey, Doug Evans, Joe Switzer and Jonathon Firnhaber. Back row: John Lane, Scott Wanek, Dave Switzer, Scott Anderson and Coach David Ohlde. 80 Juniors Kim Mowery Erin Murray Kati Newsom Annie Nichol Eric Norman Sabrena Parker Marla Patton Laurie Petrie Heidi Pugh Stephen Putney Kim Rambeau Traci Ricker Shane Ring Eric Ritschard Sheri Robinson Roxanne Rudel Sheri Rutledge Pat Sheehy Ruth Siebenaler Debbie Stephan Jacque Strickland Keith Stringham Roger Wagner Scott Wanek Kasey Webermeier Julie White Christa Wilson Melissa Yancey Penny Zahn Volleyball Front row: Kim Rambeau, Janette Jacksi, Mollie Ebel, Becki Bush and Annie Nichol. Back row: Coach Mark Larson. Roxanne Rudel, Dawn Koretko, Anne Kirk, Jean Brandly. Susan Curry and Sally Ford. Juniors 81 Sophomores lack in class spirit The second year of high school is always easier than the first, as the Class of ’84 found out. The freshman year is usually spent trying to adjust to the rigors of high school, with the sophomore year being spent fairly laid back before prom and colleges come into view the junior year. The sophomores, said class president Wendy Bigler, had school spirit, but no real class spirit. Class sponsor Nancy Oakes, on the other hand, feels the class had more total spirit than they had their freshman year. Money-making projects such as a bake sale, car wash and Valentine’s Day Dance on Feb. 12 didn’t help boost the class spirit that Bigler mentioned. Spirit within the class may be boosted when the class’ new officers take command next year. Mike Denning will hold the presidential seat, while Pat Costello and Mark Marble will be vice president and secretary-treasurer respectively. Officers besides Bigler were Vice President Cindy Hansen, Secretary-Treasurer Janelle Fletcher and class representative Chris Eshelman. The other class sponsor was Grace Stephen. Putting the wrap on is Susan Spradling during her first aid course, a requirement for all sophomores. Swimming Front row: Tanni Harper, Kris Hockelberg, Belle Morris, Lori Copper and Janna Eagan. Back row: Casey Pratt, Regan Cheney, Mark Marble, Sean Flynn, David Gregg, Pat Sheehy, Walter Douglas and Mark Harper. 82 Sophomores Jeff Acton Lori Albrecht Kris Arnold Stephni Balzly Rodney Baumhover Wendy Bigler Janie Bizzell Mark Brehon Lori Burcaw Sam Burton Michelle Center Tammee Chandler Bob Clements Chris Cole Pat Costello Franz D’Alquen Tim DeHann Mike Denning Kevin Dunn Janna Eagan David Edwards Chris Eshelman Greg Felker Lynn Fisher Janelle Fletcher Susan Fraki Doug Gosh David Gregg Cindy Hansen Marc Haynes Baseball Front row: Troy McClintock, Rusty Mclaren, Sean Flynn. Mason Nichols. Mario Martinez. Roy Johnson and Rob Rische. Back row: Manager Michelle Porterfield, Coach Jerry McMurry, Manager Lori Albrecht, Jon Steele, Kevin Flynn, Tyron Mabie, Kevin Primrose, Shane Ring, Coach Perry Black, Manager Carolyn Backstrum and Manager Gwen Pallissard. Sophomores 83 Amy Horner Dianna Hyatt Pat Hyland Odell Isaac Carrie Kirk Lee Klaue Diane Kossuth Dennis Lane John Lane Lisa Lavioiette Dena Loomis Malcolm Mandeville Marie McCormack Leslie McGee Stacy Micheletti Joe Miller Mike Molinelli Belle Morris Sean Murray Carmen Ohlde Diane Osborn Gwen Pallissard Chris Palmer Michelle Porterfield Casey Pratt Helen Pratt Boys’ track Front row: Coach David Ohlde, Manager Lynn Pratt, Manager Cindy Hansen, Guy Roberts, Bill Becker, Doug Stearn, John Lane. David Switzer and Robert Denning. Middle row: Manager Jody Baker, Erik Anderson, Mike Denning, Chris Eshelman, Lee Wenger, Daryl Jimison, Eric James, Claire Stauffer, Scott Anderson, Scott Wanek and Kevin Halsey. Back row: Coach Mary Ann Varanka, Doug Schone, Coach Mark Larson, Pat Hyland, Blayne Patrick, Kirk Bana, Danny Gavell. Rick Ward and Coach Karl Ebel. 84 Sophomores Todd Randall Mike Ratzlaff Deyn Riedesel David Rische Tim Rische Guy Roberts Deed Rodgers Tracy Rouleau Duane Sanderson Debbie Schone Doug Schone Laurie Schwery Marci Seybold Lisa Sheagley Cheryl Small Cindy Sontheimer Susan Spradling Cindy Stewart Darla Stringham Jenny Swearingen Son Truong Thu Truong Carla Vogel Richard Ward Heidi Wittig Rusty Work Girls’ track Front row: Manager Lynn Pratt, Lori Henderson, Diane Osborn, Joy James, Dawn Koretko and Mollie Ebel. Middle row: Coach David Ohlde, Manager Cindy Hansen, Carrie Kirk, Julie White. Becki Bush, Susan Curry, Annie Nichol, Helen Pratt and Rhonda Schlagel. Back row: Lisa Sheagley, Coach Mary Ann Varanka, Carmen Ohlde, Kalli Meyers, Deyn Riedesel, Gina Lord, Coach Mark Larson, Heather Patton, Ruth Pratt. Coach Karl Ebel, Amy McCarthy and Manager Jody Baker. Sophomores 85 Frosh assume traditional stance As per usual, the freshman class stayed behind the scenes. The Class of 1985 fell into a slump. After homecoming, where the class placed fourth in both the float and hall decorating contests, they basically laid back and watched the world go by. They also came in fourth in the class competition during homecoming week. The class was headed by Rod Thayer — president, Ruth Pratt — vice president, Jeri Jacksi — secretary-treasurer and Amy McCarthy — Student Council representative. Helping the class were sponsors Don Magnuson and Bob McIntosh. Mr. McIntosh commented that nothing special characterized the freshman class. Individual freshmen involved themselves in a variety of school activities, such as athletics, French Club, Spanish Club, speech team and dramatic productions. Thayer said, “We’ve got some good people in the freshman class . . . they really work hard.” He added, “Next year we will have even a better year.” The class’ sole money-making project was selling Gold C coupon books early in the year, which grossed them $627 in funds. Showing that freshmen are number one, Chris Anderson and President Rod Thayer pause for a moment before going to their geography class. Girls’ basketball Front row: Stephni Balzly, Dawn Koretko, Susan Curry, Roxann Rudel and Claudia Jensen. Back row: Annie Nichol, Debbie Campbell, Angie Coale, Lori Henderson, Mollie Ebel and Diane Osborn. 86 Freshmen Robert Alispach Suzette Alispach Bob Anderson Chris Anderson Erik Anderson Jody Baker James Batterman John Batterman David Baumhover Carl Benham Laurie Betts Jeff Black Ken Bush Chris Calvin Larkin Campbell Denise Canada Katy Chandler Tammy Cikowski Andy Clausen Chris Cox Robert Denning Stephanie Diemer Jim Evans Gwen Foote Joe Friedrich Aurora Geik Chris Habecker Mark Harper Matt Haughey Chris Heald Boys’ basketball Front row: Rusty McLaren. Steve Bonds. Marc Haynes. Jon Steele, Hale Kell and Kevin Schwery. Back row: Kevin Halsey, Shane Ring, Danny Gavell, Kirk Bana, Roy Johnson, Rod Thayer and Coach Craig Belshe. Freshmen 87 Chris Hendce Trudy Hodges Jeri Jacks! Eric James Martin Janosec Darrin Johnson Lesley Johnson Rob Johnson Sixpence Jones Peggy Kane Emily Keimig Pat Key Charlie King Don Kossuth Deatrix Kubb Robert Kuritich Clint Laberge Bruce Laessig Julie Levernier Daneen Loria Mike Maddalena Mike Magnuson Jim Marriott Justin McBride Amy McCarthy Kurt Menning Mark Meusel Mimi Moiinelii Scott Mowery Elizabeth Muirhead Wrestling Front row: David Edwards, Bob Clements, Odell Isaac, Mike Moiinelii, Kevin Dunn and Chad Chambers. Back row: Nick Kane, Kevin Flynn, David Potter, Larry Marriott, Mickey Easterly, Mike Schulz and Trent Jansen. 88 Freshmen - Jr Kalli Myers Kari O’Connor Heather Patton Ruth Pratt Charlie Pugh Shadd Ring Lisa Rudisell Leah Russell Rhonda Schlagel Mike Schulz John Shideler Brian Siebert Richard Starr Sierra Swearingen Joseph Switzer Rod Thayer Brenda Thompson Steve VanCamp Jane Veiie Keri Webb Lee Wenger Richard Wilcox John Weyland Stephan Wionkowski Golf Front row: Charlie King, Scott Mowery, Bob Anderson, Mark Meusel and Elizabeth Muirhead. Back row: Tim Rische, Shawn Duell, Rob Rische, Brian Miller and Coach Jim Williamson. Freshmen 89 Administration strives for quality Estes Park High School’s administration was led by Principal Gordon Rudel. His many duties included scheduling athletic events and school activities, helping faculty, developing curriculum and above all, helping students. As a result of a controversial decision by the school board, Mr. Rudel was transferred to a position as elementary school physical education teacher. Under Mr. Rudel was Assistant Principal Perry Black. He was kept busy by sponsoring activities and helping students. Other responsibilities handled by Mr. Black were teaching driver education and heading the football coaching staff for the Bobcats. School district Superintendent Herb Wenger had his hands full working with faculty, staff and the school board. Assisting Mr. Wenger were secretary Janice Fletcher and Director of Business Services Bud White. Mrs. Fletcher’s duties included typing agendas and taking minutes for the school board, while Mr. White’s duties included accounting and investing district funds. The five school board members were Jean Menning, Barbara Nichol, Hillery Parrack, Richard Putney and Jim Ranglos. During the year many things were discussed including a new computer system for the Northern Colorado Educational Board of Cooperative Services and the possibility of a four-day week. The board took action on many items also: the transfer of Mr. Rudel and the development of a five-year plan, which received an award from the Colorado Department of Education. The decision to transfer Mr. Rudel was countered by a strong opposition group to recall the school board. At the April 28 meeting of the board, Glen Hansen and John Jensen presented the board with five petitions that asked for the recall of all five board members. The election was held June 15. Gordon Rudel High School Principal Reviewing the agenda, Janice Fletcher, Hillery a regular school board meeting in the June Patten Perry Black Parrack, Barbara Nichol and Jim Ranglos prepare for Administration Building. High School Assistant Principal 90 Administration Herb Wenger Superintendent Barb Nichol School Board Vice President Janice Fletcher District Secretary Hillary Parrack School Board Secretary Bud White Director of Business Services Richard Putney School Board Treasurer Jean Menning School Board Member Jim Ranglos School Board President Administration 91 Faculty continues curriculum work Once again, curriculum development was a major concern for the faculty as the social studies and science teachers worked to create district-wide programs of study. Few course changes were made for 1982-83 since enrollment has levelled off at about 350 students. Preregistration showed more students interested in higher math and science. Because of a lack of interest in other areas, a few classes will be dropped. Some courses may be consolidated to accommodate the few who were interested, while other classes may be split because of overcrowding. Workshops for the teachers covered a variety of subjects, including stress management and cross-cultural awareness. Students were given these afternoons off so the teachers could attend the workshops and in-service classes. They were held on Nov. 12, Jan. 15, 19 and 26 and March 9. Staff turnover involved five high school teachers. Don O’Hara will be replaced by Terri Huck, who will be returning after taking a one-year maternity leave. Special education teacher Karen Pielin is taking a one-semester maternity leave. Art and ceramics teacher Paula Laing resigned to work full time at her downtown bookstore. Bob Keith is leaving for one year to take a course in camera repair. Judy Black, who taught a section of action physical science, was not granted a contract for 1982-83, but may be rehired if class loads become too heavy for the science staff. The student center is the setting for Frank Faiella, Perry Black. Dave Martin and Gordon Rudel to discuss past and future plans. Miss Laura Anderson: English. Speech, Speech Coach Mrs. Lois Bigler: Geometry. Survey of Math Mrs. Judy Black: Action Physical Science Mrs. Ann Day: English I and U Mrs. Mitzl Deal: Choir Mr. Frank Faiella: Drafting. Metal 92 Faculty Mrs. Jeanine Jones: Business Education. FBLA Sponsor Mr. Bob Keith: American Cultures. Publications Adviser Mrs. Paula Laing: Ceramics. Drawing Mrs. Marilyn LaMarsh: Theater Arts. English Mr. Don Magnuson: Ancient Civilizations, Geography, History Mrs. Carol Maibach: Consumer Education, Home Economics Mr. Dave Martin: American Cultures. Psychology, Assistant Football and Head Wrestling Coach Mr. Bob McIntosh: Math, Metals. Assistant Football Coach Mr. Jerry McMurry: Guidance Counselor, Physical Education, Head Baseball and Freshman Basketball Coach Miss Nancy Oakes: Elementary Algebra, French, French Club Sponsor Mr. Don O’Hara: Librarian Mr. Dave Ohlde: Algebra, Math. Physics. Trigonometry, Cross-Country and Track Coach Faculty 93 Mr. Kevin Pfefferle: Band. Jazz Band Mrs. Karen Pielin: General Studies Mr. Bob Richardson: Psychologist Mr. Jeff Schanhals: Woodworking Mr. Bob Slizeski: Algebra Mr. Dennis Snell: Advanced Math, Computer Science, E-Club Sponsor Mrs. Marsha Snell: Business Education. Consumer Education, FBLA and NHS Sponsor Mrs. Grace Stephen: Biology, Cheerleader Sponsor Ms. Mary Ann Varanka: Chemistry. Human Physiology. Physical Science. Assistant Volleyball and Track Coach Mrs. Lee Ann Wehr: Spanish, Spanish Club Sponsor Mr. Charles Whiting: Government, Physical Education. U. S. History Mr. Jim Williamson: First Aid, Health, Physical Education, Girls’ Basketball and Golf Coach 94 Faculty An essential part of the American government curriculum involves instructor Charles Whiting showing political power in action. Mrs. Diane Betts: Substitute Teacher Miss Tina Brown: Substitute Teacher Mrs. Gladys Kell: Substitute Teacher Mr. Todd Walters: Substitute Teacher Mrs. Penny DeLong: General Studies Aide Mrs. Beverly Ebel: Library Assistant Faculty 95 Service personnel show concern Credit must be given to a group of people who work so diligently every year to keep the school running smoothly. The secretaries — Gail Rische and Ellen Downs — worked in the office, consistently answering phones, doing paper work and giving friendly information to anyone who needed it. Without the daily maintenance by the school custodians, the school would not have been as clean and comfortable as it was. Lee Bauer made sure all repairs were made and that everything was kept in tip-top condition. School lunches appeased many appetites, thanks to the concern of the kitchen help, led by Carl and Bernice Roby. These people have been working in the school cafeteria for 21 years. During the daily trip homeward, EPHS students were grateful for the transportation that was provided. The buses were always punctual and safe. Connie Goracke worked in all three buildings as a nurse when students were feeling ill. She also taught health classes in the high school. Cheerleader sponsor Grace Stephen hands Lee Bauer (above right) a Bobcat of the Week T-shirt at a December pep assembly. The kitchen staff — Mary Karns, Kathy Dougherty, Helen Schone and Carl Roby (right) — take a break following the lunch hour rush. 96 Service personnel Using a thermometer. Connie Goracke (top left) determines if a student from the elementary school has a temperature. Typing a letter, Gail Rische (left) does one of many tasks in the office A smile crosses the face of Jim Dine, (top right) as he vacuums the school during sixth hour. The end of the lunch hour finds Bernice Roby (above) cleaning off the tables and kitchen counters. Service personnel 97 Sunset casts magical shadows through the water droplets of a spring shower. the future holds college, work or travel, we must accept the challenge to As one day ends, the promise of a better tomorrow waits before us. Whether “bring good things to life. A better tomorrow . . . As the school year ended we looked toward a better tomorrow. Some of us anticipated the challenges of college. Others planned to travel or start working after high school. Whatever our plans, we found greater opportunities as we grew in knowledge and wisdom, both in and out of school. School helped us reach our goals. Teachers upgraded their courses and materials to provide a solid, basic education. At the same time, the school board oversaw district teachers and administrators to insure coordinated programs and to run the schools most efficiently. However, learning was an individual decision: students got only as much out of school as they put into it. Seniors represented the success of our school. Their initiative to learn and teachers’ ability to instruct contributed to their success or failure. While seniors drifted off to begin another phase of their lives, other students impatiently awaited the end of school. Nearing summer, picnics, parties, field trips and other extracurricular activities distracted from regular studies. Sunny weather led to the end of school and to a different life style, for at least three months. Jobs provided money for college, cars and other luxuries. Conditions in the Middle-East, Central America and the Falkland Islands seemed distant. Success of Reaganomics, the space shuttle and nuclear arms limitation talks slipped from students’ wayward minds. Our nation’s leaders confronted these matters affecting the United States and the world. Meanwhile, school offered us an opportunity to reach maturity in mental, physical and spiritual growth. School helped prepare us for the time when our country will call upon us to lead in all walks of life. Whether or not we returned to Estes Park High School seeking a better tomorrow, we will remember the students and teachers who “bring good things to life.” 98 Closing Index A Abrames. Ll a . 15. 21. 43. 53. 72. 74. 78 ACADEMICS DIVISION PAGE 22 ACTIVITIES DIVISION PAGE 4 Acton. J«ff ■ 83 Adam. Hein • 14 ADMINISTRATION ■ 90. 91 Agripino, Dion • 69 Albrecht, Lori ■ 83 Aliipach, Robert • 87 Alispach, Suzette • 2. 87 Anderson. Chris • 86. 87 Anderson. Erik • 79. 84. 87 Anderson. Miss Laura • 25. 32. 33. 92 Anderson. Robert • 31. 87 Anderson, Scott • 17. 46. 57, 72, 74. 80. 84 “Annie Get Your Gun - 16. 17. 37. 71 Arnold. Aaron • 13 Arnold. Kris - 83 Auetln. Tom -6. 12. 20. 45. 79 B Baar. Debbie • 79 Backstrum. Carolyn • 43. 52, 72. 74. 78. 83 Baker. Jody • 32. 84. 85. 87 Balzly, Stephnl • 9. 83. 86 Bana. Kirk - 26. 41. 66. 79. 84 BAND • 34. 35 Barlow. Karen • 32. 79. 100 Bartels. Arlln • 59. 79 BASEBALL ■ 62. 63. 83 Batterman. James • 87 Batterman. John • 87 Bauer. Mr. Lee - 96 Baumhover, David • 87 Baumhover, Rodney • 51, 83 Becker. Bill • 15. 18. 19. 45. 56. 72. 74. 79. 84 Becker. Jill • 8. 35. 72. 74. 79 Bell. Kelly • 17. 23. 79. 100 Belshe, Mr. Craig - 40. 67 Benham, Carl • 87 Betts, Laurie • 87. 95 Bigler, Mrs. Lois • 8. 92 Bigler. Wendy • 32. 82. 83 Birch, Maltnda - 79 Bizzell. Janie • 83 Black. Jeff • 79. 87 Black. Mrs Judy 92 Black. Mr. Perry - 70. 79. 83. 90. 91. 92 Bonds. Steve • 72. 79 Boomsma. Kathy • 79 Boyle. Mr Pat • 43. 78 BOYS' BASKETBALL 66. 67. 70. 87 BOYS' SWIMMING • 50. 51. 82 BOYS' TRACK 84 Brandly, Jean • 12, 79. 81 Brehon, Mark • 91 Brown. Miss Tina • 95 Buckman. Donna • 64 Buffum. Karen • 43. 72. 74. 78 Burcaw, Lon • 83 Burke. Marlene - 25. 72. 74 Burton. Sam • 83 Bush. Beck) - 79. 85 Bush. Ken • 5. 79. 87 C Calvin. Chris • 87 Campbell. Debbie • 12. 28. 72. 74. 86 Campbell, Larkin - 21. 87 Campbell, Rev. Lonnie • 41 Campbell. Tadd • 72. 74. 100 Canada. Denise ■ 87 Center. Michelle • 83 Chambers. Chad • 68. 69. 79 Chandler. Katy • 87 Chandler. Tammee • 83 CHEERLEADERS • 52. 53 Cheeseman. Michelle • 13 Cheney. Regan 12. 13. 40. 51. 60. 72. 82 Cho. Nancy ■ 29. 31. 79 CHOIR 36. 37 Clkowskl, Tammy • 87 Clark. Mr Charlie • 35 Clausen. Andy • 10. 87 Clements. Bob • 68. 83 Clements. Jane - 17. 79 CLOSING ■ 98 Coale. Angie • 21. 53. 72. 74. 86 Cole. Chris • 8. 83 Contreras, Manuel • 47 Copper. Lort - 37. 50. 79. 82 Costello. Pat • 82. 83 Cotten. Cathy • 12. 72. 74 Cowles. Becky • 79 Cox. Chris • 31. 79. 87 Cox. Steve • 12. 79 Crlsi. Peter • 23. 41. 72. 74. 100 CROSSCOUNTRY - 46. 47. 80 Curty. Susan 4. 12. 79. 85. 86 D D'Alquen. Franz • 83 Davis, Tanya • 79 Day. Mrs Ann 78. 92 Deal. Mrs Mitzl • 19. 36. 37. 92 De Haan, Tim • 83 De Long. Mrs. Penny - 95 Denning. Bridget • 18. 19. 74. 78 Denning, Mike - 82. 83. 84 Denning. Robert - 84. 87 Denning. Virginia 79 DeSanti. Don • 79 Dlemer, Stephanie • 87 Dine. Jim • 97 Dougherty. Kathy • 96 Dougherty. Robert • 79 Douglas. Walter . 32. 51. 79. 82 Downs. Mrs Ellen • 96 Duell. Dale • 79 Duel!. Shawn • 11. 17. 41. 46. 47. 61. 72. 74 Dunn. Kevin ■ 68. 79. 83 Dunn. Nancy • 9, 41, 73 E Eagan. Janna - 82, 83 Easterly. Eric • 45. 79 Easterly. Mickey • 68, 79 Ebel. Mrs Beverly • 95 Ebel. Mr. Karl • 40. 64. 65. 84. 85 Ebel. Mollie • 54. 60. 64. 79. 85. 86. 100 Edwards. David - 68. 83 Eisenhauer, Nancy • 22. 73 Eilingsburg. Griff • 33. 73 Ertcksen, Ann • 19. 79 Eshelman. Chris - 79. 82. 83. 84 Essex. Qen - 73 Evans. Doug • 15. 46. 73. 74. 80 Evans. Jeff . 73. 74 Evans. Jim • 87 F Fatella. Mr Frank • 29. 92 Fairbanks. Jeff • 79 FBLA • 9. 14 Felker. Greg - 35. 83. 79 Flrnhaber, Jonathon • 23. 27. 73. 74. 80. 100 Fisher. Lynn • 83 FLAGS AND RIFLES • 35 Fletcher. Janelle - 82. 83 Fletcher, Mrs. Janice • 90. 91 Flynn. Kevin - 12. 44. 60. 62. 63. 68. 73. 79. 83 Flynn. Sean • 50. 79. 82. 83 FOOTBALL 44. 45. 79 Foote. Gwen • 87 Foote. Lori • 13. 78. 79 Ford. Sally • 61. 79 Fowler. Mike • 100 Frakl. Susan ■ 31. 83 Freeland. James - 79 FRENCH CLUB • 9. 14 FRESHMEN • 14. 86. 87. 88. 89 Fridcn. Mrs. Mildred 23 Friedrich. Joe - 87 G Gappa. Peggy • 73. 74. 79 Garcia. Adriana • 79 Gavell. Dan 20. 23. 25. 57. 60. 79. 84. 100 Qek. Aurora - 87 GIRLS' BASKETBALL ■ 64. 65. 86 GIRLS' SWIMMING • 50. 51. 82 GIRLS’ TRACK - 54. 55. 85 Godbolt. Jenny 11. 20. 73. 74 GOLF • 46. 47. 89 Gonzales. Tim • 69 Goracke, Mrs. Connie • 96. 97 Goracke. Julie - 40. 51. 79 Gosh. Doug • 83 Gosh, Linda • 79 GRADUATION 40. 41 Gregg. David • 79. 82, 83 GYMNASTICS - 43. 78 H Habecker, Chris • 87 Hall. Steve • 15. 73 Halsey. Kevin • 56. 79. 84 Hansen. Cindy - 82. 83. 84. 85 Hansen. Cratg • 51, 80 Hansen. Glen • 90 Harding. Julie - 6. 40. 41. 73. 74 Haring. Jim • 80 Harper. Mark • 51. 82. 87 Harper, Tanni • 35, 80. 82 Haughey. Lidia • 78. 80 Haughey. Matt • 18. 19. 32. 46. 80. 87 Haynes, Marc • 79. 83 Heald. Chris • 87 Heald. Marie • 80 Hendee. Chris • 88 Henderson. Lori • 46. 80, 85. 86 M Henderson. Shannon • 15, 30. 73. 74. 100 Hergenreder. Mike • 66 Hlntz. Rob • 73 Hlx. Charlie - 10. 11. 73. 74. 79 Hockelberg, Kris - 32. 80. 82 Hockinson. Stasia • 78. 80. 100 Hodges. Trudy • 88 HOMECOMING -3. 10. 11. 70 Horner, Amy ■ 78. 84 Huck. Mrs Terri • 92 Hyatt. Dianna - 84 Hyland. Pat - 6. 57. 79. 84 Hyland. Paul • 80 I,J INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL 60. 61 Isaac, Cindy • 80 Isaac. Odell - 84 Jacks!. Janette • 12. 60. 73. 75. 81 Jacks!. Jen • 86. 88 Jackson. Maggie • 12. 80 Jacobs. Lori • 37. 73. 75 James. David - 23. 34. 35. 40. 41. 75. 100 James. Eric • 84. 88 James. Joy • 15. 29. 54. 55. 73. 85 Janosec. Martin - 88 Jansen. Trent ■ 80 Jensen. Claudia • 64. 65. 73, 79. 86 Jensen. John • 90 Jimlson, Daryl • 80. 84 JOBS • 6. 7 Johnson. Mr Bob • 50. 51 Johnson. Darrin - 79. 88 Johnson. Karen ■ 80 Johnson. Lesley - 88 Johnson. Rob 10. 79. 88 Johnson. Roy • 41. 45. 60. 61. 67. 70. 73. 75. 79. 83 Jones. Mrs. Jeanine • 93 Jones. Sixpence • 88 JUNIORS - 78. 79. 80. 81 K Kane. Nick - 39. 44. 45. 68. 69. 75. 76. 79 Kane. Peggy • 88 Kams. Dawna • 76 Karns. Mary • 96 Kelmig, Emily 88 Keith. Mr Bob 23. 78. 92. 93. 100 Kell. Mrs Gladys - 95 Kell. Hale 12. 60. 67. 75. 76. 79. 95 Keutzer. Mike 80 Key. Pat • 88 King. Charlie - 7. 32. 88 Kirk, Anne • 14. 23. 71. 75. 76. 81. 100 Kirk. Carrie - 6. 31. 84. 85 Klauc, David • 80 Klaue. Lee • 84 Koretko. Dawn . 15. 30. 34. 54. 55. 61. 64. 65. 75. 76. 81. 85. 86. 100 Kossuth. Dean • 29 Kossuth. Diane - 84 Kossuth. Don • 88 Kubb. Deatrix 88 Kuretlch, Robert • 88 Kvois, Kenny • 80 L Laberge. Clinton - 88 Laesslg. Bruce • 88 Lalng. Mrs Paula • 92. 93 LaMarsh. Mrs Marilyn ■ 16. 33. 36. 93 Lane. Dennis • 84 Lane. John • 46. 47. 57. 80. 84 Larson. Mr Mark • 54. 84. 85 Laviolettc. Lisa • 84 Lebsack. Paul - 69 Lenzen. Andre . 12. 18. 19 Levernier. Julie • 88 UP Abner” • 18. 19. 37 Loomis. Dena • 84 Lord. Gina • 10. 11. 53. 71. 75. 76. 85. 100 Loria. Daneen • 88 Lundsway. Lynn • 55 Lyngholm, Inger • 80 M Maddalena. Mike • 88 Magnuson, Mr Don • 86. 93 Magnuson. Mike • 88 Maibach, Mrs. Carol • 38. 93 Maitland, Bob • 80 Mandevtllc. Malcolm 84 Marble. Mark • 82 Marranzino, Jim • 80 Marriott. Jim • 88 Martin. Mr David 26. 27. 45. 68. 79. 92. 93 Martin. Dean - 76 Martin. Walter • 80 Martinez. Mario • 60. 63. 75. 76. 79. 83 MATH CLUB - 9. 14 Matuszak. Wally • 80 McBride. Jim 44. 79. 80 McBride. Justin -31. 79. 88 McCarthy. Amy • 85. 86. 88 McOmtock. Troy ■ 63. 83 McCormack. Marie • 84 McEneny. Michelle - 15. 34. 75. 76 McGee. Leslie . 84 McIntosh. Mr. Bob - 79. 86. 93 McLaren, Rusty • 35. 80. 83 McManus. Karen 58. 59. 80 Me Murry. Mr. Jerry 62. 63. 83. 93 Manning. Mrs Jean • 3. 90. 91 Manning. Kurt • 88 Meusel. Mark • 88 Mlchelettl, Stacy • 84 Miller. Brian • 46. 80 Miller. Joe - 36. 68. 84 Miller. Steven ■ 80 Miller. Tony • 80 Mitchell, Dale - 80 Mollnelll, Mike - 84 MollneUi. Mimi ■ 88 Monroe. Ron • 79. 81 Morris. Belle • 82. 84 Morris, Mardl ■ 75. 76 Mortlda • 22. 28. 74. 75 MOUNTAINEER • 23 Mowery. Kim • 18. 19. 25. 36. 81 Mowery, Scott • 19. 32. 88 Muirhead. Elizabeth • 88 Murray. Erin • 14. 81 Murray. Sean - 84 Myers. Kalll • 54. 78. 85. 89 Index 99 N,0 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY • 9. 14. 71 Nelson. Jill • 12. 76 Newsom, Kati - 12. 15. 19. 52. 53. 81 Nichol, Annie ■ 55. 60. 64. 65. 81. 85. 86 Ntchol. Mr Barbara • 90. 91 Nichol . Mason - 11. 20. 21. 45. 63. 68. 71. 76. 79. 83 Norman. Enc - 79. 81 Oakes. Ml Nancy - 25. 82. 93 O'Connor. Kari ■ 89 Oetken. Melody - 75. 76 O'Hara. Mr Don - 78. 92. 93 Ohlde. Carmen • 46. 80. 84. 85 Ohide. Mr Dave - 30. 46. 80. 84. 85. 93 OPENING 2 Osborn. Diane • 54. 55. 84. 85. 86 P Palllssard. Gwen - 78. 83. 84 Palmer. Chris - 84 Pappenhelm. Kelly • 65 Parker. Sabrina • 81 Parrack. Mr Hlllery - 38. 90. 91 Patrick. Blayne 31. 44. 45. 57. 75. 76. 79. 84 Patten. Mrs June • 90 Patton. Heather • 85. 89 Patton. Marla • 81 Pedersen. Lisa • 75. 77. 78 Perafan. Juan Carlos • 51 Perchlick. Laura • 65 Petrie. Laurie • 81 Pfefferle. Mr Kevin • 35. 94 Pielen. Mrs Karen • 78. 92. 94 Porter. Karla - 43. 75. 78 Porterfield. Michelle • 83. 84 Potter. David • 68. 69. 77 Pratt. Casey • 51. 82. 84 Pratt. Helen ■ 31. 84. 85 Pratt. Lynn • 35. 77. 84. 85 Pratt. Ruth • 85. 86. 89 Primrose. Kevin • 60. 61. 75. 77. 83 PROM 12. 13 Pugh, Charlie • 89 Pugh. Heidi • 81 Putney. Mr Richard - 3. 90. 91 Putney. Stephen • 16. 32. 78. 81. 100 R Rambeau. Kim • 81 Randall, Todd 85 Ranglos, Mr. Jim - 41. 90. 91 Ratzlaff. Kevin • 39 Ratzlaff. Mike - 85 Richardson. Mr Bob • 94 Ricker. Tracy • 81 Riedesel. Deyn • 9. 80. 85 Ring. Shad • 20. 60 89 Ring. Shane 12. 20. 21. 25. 44. 45. 60. 63. 66. 67. 79. 81. 83 Rische. David • 79. 85 Rische. Mrs Gad - 96. 97 Rische. Rob 11. 41. 46. 60. 63. 71. 75. 77. 83 Rische. Tim • 85 Ritschard. Erik • 16. 22. 30. 51. 81 Roberts. Guy • 84. 85 Robinson. Sheri - 81 Roby. Mrs Bemeice - 71. 96. 97 Roby. Mr Carl • 96 Rodgers. Deed • 85 Rouleau. Tracy • 85 Rudel. Mr. Gordon 3. 11. 20. 41. 90. 92 Rudel, Roxann • 64. 81. 86 Rudisell. Lisa • 89 Russell. Brian • 29. 41 Russell. Leah • 89 Rutledge. Sherri • 81 s Saldecn. Kara • 35. 75. 77 Sanderson. Duane • 85 Satherberg. Anna • 77 Schanhals. Mr Jeff • 38. 94 Schlagel, Rhonda - 84. 89 Schonc. Debra 85 Schone, Doug - 84. 85 Schone, Mrs. Helen • 96 SCHOOL BOARD • 90. 91 Schroeder, Harry - 45. 77, 79 Schulz. Mike • 89 Schwery. Kevin 8. 12. 60. 67. 75, 77 Schwery. Laurt - 85 SENIORS • 22. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 98 SERVICE PERSONNEL • 96. 97 Seybold. Marcl • 85 Sheagley. Lisa • 9. 85 Sheehy. Pat ■ 12. 35. 51. 81. 82 Shidler. John • 89 Siebenaler. Barbara • 75. 77 Stebenaler. Ruth 81 Siebert. Brian • 32. 79. 89 Slebert. Lance • 77 Sltzeskl, Mr Robert - 94 Small. Cheryl - 39. 85 Smith. Doug 58. 59. 75. 77 Snell. Mr. Dennis 29. 32. 94 Snell. Mrs Marsha 94 Sontheimer. Cindy • 85 SOPHOMORES 82. 83. 84. 85 SPANISH CLUB • 4. 9. 14 SPEECH TEAM - 9 SPORTS DIVISION PAGE • 42 Starr, Richard • 89 Stauffer. Claire 57. 84 Stcarn. Doug • 60. 75. 77. 84 Steele. Jon ■ 62. 63. 67. 75. 79. 83 Stephan. Debora • 81 Stephen. Mrs. Grade - 53. 70. 82. 94. 96 Stewart. Cindy • 85 Strickland. Jacquc • 81 Strlngham. Darla 85 Strlngham, Keith • 38. 79, 81 STUDENT COUNCIL • 20. 21 Swank. Kris • 16. 17. 32. 40. 41. 75. 77 Swearingen. Jenny • 85 Swearingen. Sierra 89 Switzer. David 17, 46. 57. 75. 77. 80 Switzer. Joe • 46. 80. 89 T,U, V Tallman. Robin - 25. 41. 75. 77 Thayer. Rodney • 21. 86. 89 Thompson, Brenda • 89 Thompson. Mr Herb • 41 Truong. Son ■ 85 Truong. Thu • 85 Upp. Mrs Gail - 40 Vacek. Nick • 75. 77, 79 VanCamp, Steve 79. 89 Varanka. Ms Mary Ann • 30. 84. 85. 94 Viele. Jane - 89 Vigil, Shawn • 69 VOC TECH • 22. 38. 39 Vogel. Carla • 85 VOLLEYBALL . 48. 49. 81 W,Y,Z Wagner. Bob • 66 Wagner. Roger • 81 Walters. Mr Todd • 95 Wanek. Scott - 46. 47. 80. 81. 84 Ward. Rick • 84. 85 Webb. Kerl • 89 Webermeier. Kasey • 18. 78. 81 Wehr. Mrs. Lee Ann • 9. 14. 27. 94 Wenger. Mr Herb • 90. 91 Wenger. Lee • 15. 60. 79. 84. 89 Wenger. Lisa - 8. 15. 35. 41. 75. 77 Weyland, John • 89 WHISPERING PINE • 23 White. Mr Bud • 90. 91 White. Julie - 31. 81. 85 Whiting, Mr. Charlie - 14. 27. 74. 94. 95 Wlankowskl. Stephan • 89 Wilcox. Richard 10. 89 Williams. Dan - 7. 19. 77 Williamson, Mr. James 46. 64. 65, 94 Wilson. Christa • 31. 81 Wilson. Mr. Mike • 30. 46 Wlttig. Heidi • 85 Work. Rusty - 85 WRESTLING • 68. 69. 88 Wynkoop, Julie - 26 Yancey. Melissa • 81 Youngsters • 5 Zahn, Penny • 39. 81 Zillon. John • 41 Publications staff Front row: Jonathon Firnhaber. Stasia Hockin-son, Gina Lord. Dawn Koretko and Karen Barlow. Second row: David James, Shannon Henderson, Kelly Bell and Mr. Bob Keith. Third row: Danny Gavell, Anne Kirk, Peter Crisi and Stephen Putney. Last: Tadd Campbell. Three hundred copies of the 1982 “Whispering Pine” were printed by Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline, Missouri. Inside paper stock is 80 lb. enamel finish. Body type is Souvenir. Headline types are 18 pt. Souvenir Italic, 36 pt. Souvenir and 42 pt. Avant Garde. Cover artwork is by Mollie Ebel and page one photo is by Mike Fowler. Estes Park High School publications hold membership in Columbia Scholastic Press Association and Colorado High School Press Association. Staff: Editor Peter Crisi; Reporters — Karen Barlow, Kelly Bell, Tadd Campbell, Jonathon Firnhaber. Danny Gavell. Shannon Henderson, Stasia Hockinson, David James, Anne Kirk. Dawn Koretko, Gina Lord and Stephen Putney; Photographers Tadd Campbell and Jonathon Firnhaber; Adviser — Mr. Bob Keith. 100 Index mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COM PA N Y