Lakeridge High School - Symposium Yearbook (Lake Oswego, OR)

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NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS FINALISTS WINNERS COMMENDED STUDENTS Valerie Crites Barnes Ellis Matthew Emlen Dave Fawcett Jason Hurtado Stewart Rits Matthew Emlen Jason Hurtado Stewart Rits Brian Baker William Bromps Andrea Evans Jamal Kadn Ty Montgomery Jennifer Tracy Robert West Tracy Whitner STUDENTS OF THE FIRST QUARTER. 2. Freshman Carolyn Hunter. 3. Senior Jennifer Tisdel. 5. Freshman Fritz Hirsh. 6. Junior Seth Jelen. NOT PICTURED: Sophomore Mary Ellis. SCHOLARS

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With 14 students in contention for National Merit Scholarships, Lakeridge has kept up its tradition of producing fine scholars. The three Pacer winners were determined by their combined verbal and math scores on the PSAT. The Lakeridge Students of the Quarter also represented the school's academic superiority. Only those who excelled in academic achievement and extra-curricular involvement were honored in this manner. SCHOLARS 1. STUDENTS OF THE THIRD QUARTER: Freshman Amy Britsch, Junior Dee Lynam, Senior J.J. Birden. Sophomore Tanya Okino. and Dr. Lindersmith. 4. STUDENTS OF THE SECOND QUARTER: Freshman Lynne Sporre. Senior Troy Herring, Sophomore Ted Devore. Junior Christi North, and Dr. Lindersmith and Mr. James looking on. SCHOLARS

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L4MMBDS I - Although it has been speculated that American educational standards are not what they once were, the Class of 1983 and the educational facilities at Lakeridge has proved them wrong. Never before in Lakeridge history has there been a greater number of Merit Award winners. Not only were there more National Merit Finalists than ever before, but more awards from outside sources were given as well, including the Special Recognition award for J.J. Birden, Which has not been given for three years. The money used to fund the Merit Awards was raised through a rummage and ski sale, and through a fashion show featuring Lakeridge seniors as models. 1. Super Pacer Frank Stratton and Jennifer Tisdel exchange happy smiles. 2. Jeff Lulich receives the U.S. Air Force Academy Appointment. 3. Overwhelmed with emotion. J.J. Birden accepts the Merit award for special recognition with a standing ovation from the Lakeridge students and staff. 4. The reserve scholar athletic Award was given to Shelley McElroy. 5. Having the largest number of National Merit Finalists in the history of Lakeridge is a cause for pnde.