Green Mountain High School - Ramblings Yearbook (Lakewood, CO)

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Creative writers discuss submissions while Kathie Starkey lurks in the corner. Keys in the Middle of the Floor poses uncreatively. Pat Singson, Greg Fickas and Tammy Borgman listen to short stories. i Keys In The Middle Of The Floor Keys in the Middle of the Floor: Some- thing Spontaneous in the Title was the name chosen for the 1982-83 Creative Writing Or- ganization, and the magazine they published. The name was derived early in the year when the group began brainstorming for titles. Kathie Starkey, sponsor, asked the club to throw out something creative fmeaning ideasl for the title. Senior Chuck Reid, being a creative thinker, threw his keys in the middle of the floor. Hence, the title: Keys in the Middle of the Floor was born. The organization, composed of about 20 members, began the year by writing and hid- ing lateral poems, written on computer cards, throughout GMHS' halls. The poems were designed to stir students imagination and curi- osity - also to publicize the magazine. During the Christmas season, Keys per- 106 - Creative Writing Magazine formed pseudo Santa Grams Ca parody on Shadowsl. Students could choose from such literary works as Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham to be recited for friends and loved ones. Throughout the year, the club reviewed material submitted for publication in the mag- azine. Submissions were received from Eng- lish teachers and students who submitted their own works. Talented art students again, as last year, illustrated and added their works to the maga- zine. After many hours of hard work, hundreds of submissions read, and a lot of patience, Keys in the Middle of the Floor was com- pleted, published and sold in May. Seniors Gary Jugert and Brad Coburn were co-editors of the publication.

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Sue Efting makes a face as she looks over the hectic schedule, Group picture includes: Front row: M. Smith, D. Thompson, D. Thomlinson, C. Eberhardt, P. Thompson, K. Scroggins Back row: Sponsor Sue Efting, K. Meesey. Not pictured: H. Cozzens, A. Zammeron. Thank You For Not Smoking! Tobacco smoke has been identified as the major cause of several diseases, chronic obstructive lung dis- ease, lung cancer, and heart disease. To a large degree, prevention of these diseases can be accomplished by convincing people not to begin smoking. The Student to Student Program is one way in accomplishing this. In this project, GMHS student were trained over a two month period to give programs on lung physiology and the danger of smoking to younger students- as a means of preventing their early use of tobacco. Student selection was based on the ability to commit at least two hours a week to extra study, and adequate scholastic work, to allow for some time out in class, both in preparation for presentations and actual time in other schools. Students were cited for their generally good rapport with others, the will to speak in front of a group, and is a non-smoker with a certain commitment to good health. The Student-to-Student group didn't use the basic traditional and conventional means of teaching smoking education. The Living Lung exhibit carried the most impact on the students. The lungs were donated by people who died from emphysema or natural causes. Hooked into a container resembling the chest cavity, air is inhaled and exhaled, allowing the differences of healthy lungs vs. emphysemic to be visibly clear. Included within the presentations are: posters, slides and personal exper- iences. Past experiences have shown that peer guidance has a very strong influence on younger children. With the aid of the American Lung Association, GMHS students are building a strong determination towards the abolish- ment of young and old smokers alike. Dana Thomlinson, Cass Eberhardt, Pam Thompson, and Mitch Smith listen to a discussion. Daph Thompson prepares for presentation. Student-To-Student - 105

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April Lidinsky shows her vivacious personality. The November 12 issue of RamPage deals with 5 sports championships. l FTW ? an f X 14135: ,. ,., W . ,W r 2 'The Voice Of GMHS' Every three weeks, GMHS students are mailed a copy of the school newspaper, the Ram Page. Each issue is the result of hard work and dedication on the part of experienced writers. The publication usually covers local stories and events, but occasionally deals with national news and controversies which affect the general readership. The Ram Page staff is made up of 21 members. Although Newspaper is a class, many hours outside of school are spent preparing the paper for publication A especially around deadlines. In order to be on staff, each student must endure a full semester of Journalism. Staff members agreed that Journalism was one of the tougher classes they had taken at GMHS. Along with learning how to write in the specific areas of news, feature, editorial, and sports, students learn journalistic style, interview techniques, the art of writing headlines, how to edit copy, layout proceedures and actually put out their own paper. Those who wish to be on staff must receive a 'C' average or above in Journalism, and are also inter- viewed by the editors. The 198283 staff included: Brad Coburn, Editor-in- Chief and News Editor, Gary Jugert, Editorial Editor, Sonja Sue Roemish, Feature Editor, Jeanne Daugherty, Sports Editor, Whitney Seymour, Advertising Manager, Photography Editor, Juli Gammon, Cartoonist, Jack Franz, Illustrator, Chris Harris, and Exchange Editor, Julie Pratt. Kaycie Arnold, Dulci Chapa, Laurin Collard, David Daniels, Heidi Koleman, April Lidinsky, Mikel McMul- len, Kristin Plese, Jeff Shearer, Greg Wetherbee, Julie Wilberding, and Karin Wollenhaupt completed the staff. Cheryl Cartin served as Ram Page advisor. i The 1982-83 RamPage staff chooses to be lateral for their group photo, Gary Jugert leads a discussion on a staff editorial. RamPage - 107