Marysville High School - Viking Yearbook (Marysville, MI)

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What We Did Last Summer Pat Ropp skims across the water in his 20 Mod Runabout at Columbiaville, Michigan. Shannyn Fasbender and Sherry Lindke ride the hippo at Cedar Point Amusement Park. 6 Summer of ' 86

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...Football State Championship 1986 was the Marysville Varsity Football Team’s year. They were crowned Class B State Champions. After a disappointing loss in the season opener, the Vikings regrouped and won the next twelve games to se- cure their place in the history books. After impressive victories over all the league schools and thrilling wins over East Lansing and Jackson Lumen Christi, the Vikings entered the state playoffs for the fourth time. On November 14, the Vikings defeated a stubborn Okemos team in a 13-10 come-from-behind victory. The following Friday, at Atwood again, Farmington Harrison was removed from the tournament by a score of 22 - 6 . The next stage was the Silverdome. The mania began. Most Marysville fans had never seen such a display of football dominance. The Vikings won the State Championship Crown by devastating Grand Rapids Southern Christian, 38-15. It was the year of the Vik- ing. Rich Mierendorff and Brian Bertovick hoist Coach Braun to their shoulders in celebration of Marysville ' s first football state championship in the Pontiac Silverdome. Silverdome 5

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Boys’ and Girls’ State June not only proved to be a fun vacation, but for some, it was educational as well. Boys’ State and Girls’ State took place dur- ing the second week. Sponsored by the Lion’s Club and Rotary Club, nine students learned about local, State, and national governments. Both mythical states’ were divided into counties and cities. The ‘citizens’ ran for offices on all levels of government, from the governor to city dog catcher. Problems of society were presented to the cities, counties, and State. It was the job of the participants to create solutions for the problems. Free time was given to participate in volleyball, softball, racqu- etball, and swimming. There was even a quiz bowl team for those not athletically inclined. Pat Ropp, Paul Erbe, Matt Ayotte, Bryan Taylor, and Nick Groch were delegates to Boys’ State which was held at Michigan State University. All 900 boys walked to the State Capitol to visit their congress- men and listen to a speech by Governor James Blanchard. Cheryl Sulkowski, Kathy Dawson, Tina Balinski, and Anne Connors were delegates to Girls’ State held at Central Michigan University. Girls’ State representatives (L to R): Kathy Dawson, Tina Balinski, Anne Con- Boys ' State representatives (L to R): Matt Ayotte. Nick Groch, Patt Ropp, Paul nors, Cheryl Sulkowski. Erbe. Bryan Taylor, and principal, Mr. Grosser. Boys’ Girls ' State 7 Pat Ropp and Paul Erbe represent Marysville High School at Boys ' State, which was held on the campus of Michigan State University.