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

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5 Christina Haynes eats her pinata grapes from her Spanish ll class. French Ill class looks through a Mardi Gras decorated door. K? ,, ,,,' 'M iw f . fi, nw, ,, f 4 A V-cxmy V f 'W' F- ,,,., ,ffs , my , ,,-,-fn-f- ' rumimzm 6.-W' was A ,W ,J W, ,.., The Spanish IV class presents their dance Vamos a Bailar at the University of Northem Colorado Foreign Language Day, where they won first place. Vanessa Gerwing, Eric Koontz and Wendy Hurlbert and the rest of third level Spanish class learn how to dance the Mexican way.

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Foreign languages The Spanish Ill raisin people, Eric Koontz, Vanessa Cierwing, Wendy Hurlbert shakes her buns toward the camera during the Corrine Porterfield, Merrie Nichol and Lauren Anderson dance as song Ml Heard It Through the Grapevine. It's all foreign to me The French and Spanish clas- ses provided students with a change from American culture to others by learning languages and customs. The Spanish classes partici- pated in many fun and educational activities such as the annual pi- nata contest along mth field trips, watching Zoot Suit, cooking and making a homecoming float. A Mexican dancer, Pam Sentena, vis- ited the school and taught all lev- els of Spanish a variety of dances. Both French and Spanish clas- ses went to the University of North- ern Colorado Foreign Language Day. Second level Spanish took 16 Foreign languages first in skit competition, while fourth level took first for cultural entertainment. First level French received second for show and tell, as did second level in skit competi- tion. The French classes also had a variety of activities. They had a Mardi Crras poster contest, a sev- en-course Christmas dinner, mov- ie night and a homecoming float. The French and Spanish Clubs held a party for the foreign exchange students. They also helped during the International World Awareness Day with intro- ducing students to students from other countries. Nancy Oakes lights candles during the French Christmas dinner.

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Physical education Getting into shape The physical education de- partment was not without fun and excitement. Along with the basic curricu- lum, bowling and golf were again included. The school district pro- vided transportation for these ac- tivities. A new unit in the lesson plans was swimming. This was held at the new pool by the grade school. The P.E. classes were taught by both Peny Black and Cathy Ma- haffey. Mr. Black and Ms. Mahaffey both taught a weight training class, which allowed the students to build their strength and tone their bodies for one semester. They both taught health and first aid classes also. This class is a requirement for freshmen and they need it to graduate. Driver education class, taught by Mr. Black, was again offered with a S50 fee attached to it to cov- er insurance costs. This class al- lowed students to learn the basics of driving and provided a discount on insurance if they did well in class. The P.E. department allowed a break in the day from all the hus- tle of classwork and also allowed students who don't participate in sports to experience many athletic activities. Brett Buchholtz prepares to serve the ball over the net in one of Keen look on with interest as they wait for their tum to participate. the volleyball exercises, while Taka Suzuki and Darren Mc- 18 Physical education