Mazama High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Klamath Falls, OR)

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Flashing a quick smile for the camera. Mr. Pisan gives us a few minutes out of his busy schedule as being Manama's new principal. New Attitude the 1985-86 homecoming theme. This float shows the fine spirit reflected dur- ing homecoming.

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We’ve Got New Beginnings The 1985-86 school year brought many new beginnings to Mazama for the pre- sent time and to better the future at Ma- zama. We first changed the name of our yearbook from Bolt of Blue to Valhalla in order to emphasize Viking traditions. The Mazama gymnasium has always had the name Valhalla Court” meaning Vi- king Heaven. and we wanted to preserve this theme. The theme New Attitude was also a new addition to the theme of the school and was strongly stressed during home- coming to provide a new outlook for our 1985-86 school year. Along with a New Attitude,” we also brought new additions to Mazama's staff. The new teachers have infused the school with enthusiasm and contributed greatly to Viking Pride. Mr. John Bastianelli, the new art teacher, first taught at the University of New Mexico. In his spare time he makes jewelry and stained glass. Monika Fischer is from West Germany and is fluent in three languages; German, English, and Spanish. Ms. Fischer is teaching Spanish. Having a strong liking for working with people, Mr. Gerald Green finds teaching chemistry quite challenging. The new or- chestra teacher is Mr. Dwayne Johnson who teaches at nine different schools in the city school district. He spent first period only at Mazama. Mrs. SusanLaw- rie, the new yearbook and general math teacher says, It feels like coming home. Mrs. Lawrie is a 1980 graudate of Ma- zama. Mrs. Julie Mitchell taught journal- ism, English, and also advised the news- paper. Mr. Bill Palmer (our new global studies teacher and assistant football coach) says, The kids here at Mazama are polite, energetic, and competitive. Ms. Lisa Taylor is Mazama’s new drama teacher. She says the most exciting thing to her is to watch the people in her classes who were shy become more aggressive. Last, but not least, is our new principal. Mr. Mike Pisan, who describes himself as It is our goal to provide a school and program where all people feel successful,” commented Mr. Pi- san. Mazama’s 1 fan. In his first year here he indicated he has found excitement, challenge, and positive experiences. He hopes the students, staff, and programs will receive the recognition they deserve. With new beginnings also comes a new name. In order to maintain Viking spirit, the 1965-86 yearbook staff elected to change the name of the yearbook from BOLT OF BLUE to VALHALLA Mr. Gerald Green shows off his chemistry shades.' This was Mr Green's first year of teaching at Mazama. 6-We’ve Got New Beginnings

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Welcome to M.H.S. Spirit, individuality, and a prevailing new at- titude are just a few words that have been used to describe Mazama High School. Another word that has found its place in the history of M.H.S. is tradition. Although Mazama has only been a high school for seven years, it has already established the foundations for long lasting tra- ditions. One tradition that starts off every school year is affectionately known as Welcome Week. This year’s Welcome Week seemed to have toppled all of those in Mazama’s history. Wel- come Week activities took place during the second full week of school. The activities planned by this year s student council were very positive and even the timid Freshmen enjoyed the festivities. The week started when Freshmen were assigned to their Senior big brother or sister, whom they were to obey during the next week. For the ensuing week, many Freshmen attended classes dressed in ballet tutus, pajamas, diapers, and there was even a very masculine Chinese girl. Many Freshmen toted weights or wheelbarrows, sang songs on the Senior stairs, displayed colorful signs promoting the Senior class, and others donned scuba fins in a tribute to Flipper. Welcome Week isn't only for Seniors and “Bagged by his Senior. Freshman Denver Hylcmon listens to the jaunts and cheers of his classmates. Sights like this were very common during Welcome Week. Covering the floors of Valhalla Court with flour are Freshmen Dennis Koger and Amy Bortz. These two used straws to uncover a hidden surprise during Kangaroo Court. We love our Seniors, oh yes we do . . oh Seniors we love you!” These Freshmen who took part in Kangaroo Court sang their praises to the Senior Class. Freshmen; the Juniors and Sophomores got in on the act by participating in dress-up days. Each day of Welcome Week was designated to a certain style of dress. This year the days in- cluded Tourist-Hawaiian, Scum, Sports, Punk, and a day for Seniors to bag' their Freshmen's faces. A large percentage of the student body took part in the activities, many going to great lengths to come to school in very elaborate costumes. The climax of all Welcome Week activities had to be Kangaroo Court. Taking place on Friday, Kangaroo Court was often used as a form of bribery. Many uncooperative Freshmen heard the phrase, Do you want to end up in Kangaroo Court?” That was just what hap- pened to those who failed to obey their Seniors. Kangaroo Court was a mass assembly in Val- halla Court; Freshmen were called from the stands to take part in various activities. A few Freshmen who thought they had gotten through the week without having to dress up were surprised to find their Seniors waiting for them with face paints. Other Freshmen tried to feed each other whipped cream from a can. Some Freshmen held balloons covered with whipped cream in their mouths, while their Sen- iors tried to shave the balloons without popping them. And, of course, there were the ever- popular penny races. But probably the best event was when four lucky Freshmen used straws to blow flour out of a bowl in search of a M Sc M. The result was obvious. Finally, to put an end to Kangaroo Court and Welcome Week, a chorus of Freshmen assem- bled in front of the Senior Class and sang the tune of We love our Seniors, oh yes we do! The next week of school started as usual, but now the Freshmen Class was officially a part of Mazama High School’s student body. 8-Welcome Week