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

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Tahing 5tata. . Again! Again this year the Lakeridge Science Team proved they were number one. After capturing the state title at the Northwest Science Expo with a first place Biology and Earth Science Teams, and a second place fin- ish with the Physics Team, the team set their sights towards Nationals in Dover, Delaware. Countless hours of prepara- tion were required for the team to compete as well as they did. While at Nationals, the Pacers placed highly both individually and as a team. Special honors went to Tracy Abbott and Erik Wehbring for their sec- ond place finish in Circuit Lab, and to Jon Isensee and Jeff Foerster’s first place finish in Helium Balloon Race. Along with a gold medal Isensee left the competition with a scholarship from Toyota for his excel- lence. In all, the Pacers placed tenth out of forty-eight schools at Nationals - an outstand- ing achievement! By Debbie Blizzard 1 Burning camphor. Debbie Dhzzord and Mon Abborr prepare for compenrion 2 ST A TE SCIENCE TEAM. FRONT ROW Enc Shuirz. Jube Dryon. Debbie Dhzzord. Cory DiocH. Jennifer Nemhouser. Tnsry Kibbey. Morgerer Evans. Sr eve Anderson, Tracy Abborr. Mark Cooper Mike S e. Dnon Sonmchson. Lord SheidohJ, Ken Forer MIDDLE ROW Jon isensee. John Dorrve s, LomeO Totxbion. Lao Dorbero. Leo Armenrrour. Cyrus Duhock. Sonro Evans, Leo McCorrmck BACK ROW Coach Kierh McGrow. David Hommersrod, Andrew Jones. Coach Ron Severson. Chns Seeley. Alex Tdson. Sr eve Curshoh. AHon Cordova. Jim Horre. Qunr Cori son. Genevieve Long. Enc Wehbnng, Chns WoHmurh. Mart Abborr. Jeff Foersrer. Cooch Jim Sorher. Andrew Corey. Coach Mdse Cohns. Jason Turnsky J First Place Biology Team. 4 THE NATIONALS TEAM. FRONT ROW Soma Evans. Morgerer Evans. Jennifer Nemhouser. MIDDLE ROW Jon isensee BACK ROW Jeff Foersrer, Trocy Abborr. Mon Abborr. Jim Homs. Eric Wehbnng. AJon Cordova. Jason Turnsky. Debbie Dhzzord. Jube Dryon NOT PICTURED Andrew Corey 5 Top Science Nerds: Trocy Abborr ond Jason Tuhnsky 6 All smiles 6 rhe frsr place Eorrh Science Team 7 Turning 40 rired our Cooch Severson SCIENCE OLYMPICS 21

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A handy guide to common speech terms After Dinner Speaking a prepared humorous speech such as one that would be delivered after a party. Ballsy slang, meaning terrifically good, awesome. C-X short for cross-examination team debate where two teams formally debate a researched topic. Expository Speaking a prepared, descriptive speech. Extemporaneous Speaking the speaker is given a current news item and thirty minutes to prepare a seven minute speech. Impromptu Speaking like Extemporaneous, but the subject matter is usually a quote and the speaker is given thirty seconds to prepare a five minute speech. Lincoln-Douglas a one-on-one formal debate that usually in- volves a question of values or ethics. NFL National Forensic League Oral Interp a prepared speech that interprets an existing poem, short story, etc. Original Oratory a original prepared speech on a subject that includes the speaker’s own feelings. Pen Flip a dexterious move involving the spinning of a ball point pen over the top of the first finger. (Origin: Brian Purdy) A subculture exists in Lakeridge High School consisting of a group of students who actually enjoy speaking in front of large groups. These brave few dedicate their time and energy to extensive research projects involving complex current events. They sit around to discover who is the fastest speaker. They frequently meet and discuss things in seemingly incomprehensible terms such as ’Oratory, Expository, C-X, NFL, Team-Impromptu Debate”. (See side bar). They are, of course, the speech Team. At the beginning of the year, the team selects a topic which serves as the center piece for the year’s debates. This year's topic involved the U.S. government’s policies to increase political stability in Latin America. Two powerhouse C- X teams, consisting of Seniors David Hammer- stad with Lance Larson and Marly Rust with Rich Anderson, debated this topic all year long. The team travelled coast to coast on de- bate circuits and sweepstake competitions bringing home the gold from six Oregon tour- naments — a feat never done before. At the state championships in LaGrande, the team dis- played pure debate power as they won an un- precidented four events and missed the overall first place by a hair. Lance Larson and David Hammerstad crushed in C-X debate, Marlee Rust and Rich Anderson took Oxford debate, Demon Petticord single-handedly won Lin- coln-Douglas debate while Brian Purdy con- trolled Lincoln-Douglas Policy debate. Carrie Leonetti took fourth in that same event and the multi-talented Lance Larson took third in ex- temporaneous speaking. Of the team's perfor- mance this year, Larson exclaimed, Ballsy ! The team traveled to Nashville, Tennesse for the Tournament of Champions National Competi- tion where they once again showed their ballsy” might. By Matt Offenbacher 20 SPEECH

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A Cultural Experience Dreams Come True Finding words, moments, sentences, colours. Paint the right picture I cannot. There are not enough words in any language. Not enough colours in this world. Moments in my life. Myself I never thought finding words would be that impossible Each year, Lakeridge is priviledged to have students from all over the globe. Many families welcome these students into their homes in order for them to experience American customs and ideals. In the process, the student body as well as the host family learn about their country. It's a chance to grow, mature, and become more independent. Becoming an AFS student is a long and difficult process. In the fall, the prospective students begin the application process. Then during the winter holidays, they find out wheth- er or not they have been selected to represent the United States through the AFS program. It is not until just before they leave that they discover where they are to be living in the following months. Lakeridge had two iucky students who were chosen; Diane Burdick spent her last year of high school in France, while Denny Wendt, a member of the Class of 1987, took a year off before college in Yugosla- via. The AFS chapter at Lakeridge holds several fundraisers throughout the year. The money they raise through the calendar and grapefruit sales goes towards such things as scholarships for Lakeridge returnees. The students make pre- sentations about their homelands, visit other schools all over the state, and take trips with other AFS students. The memories, the knowl- edge, and the friends will last a life time. by Courtney Cockrell 1 Lakeridge Exchange Students: irno Domes Ponomo. Dorveto CoubnhoForrugd. Anno HeigessonSweden. fUtke Lorson Denmorh, Gutoome Chobner Fronce, A co loi Wolff Germany Because it’s a dream being here A beautiful one How could I paint it who could. Danicla Coutinho AFS Portugal February 22, 1988 22 FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS