Parkrose High School - Equus Ferox Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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Wheelchair askethall Wheelchair Basketball made its first debut at Parkrose to earn S230 toward a student center. The rules are similar to regular basketball with slight differences in dribbling, time allowed in the key Q6 sec.j, and length of quarters Q10 minutesj. The Parkrose Wheelers added spills, confusion and entertainment to their efforts. Five-men teams played each quarter, volunteering from the J .V. basketball team, faculty, wrestling team, and Dad's Club. Their blundering antics were crushed, however, despite a 30-point charity lead. The victorious and skilled Wheelchair Basketball Team was made up of three physically handicapped men, Morris Moorhead, Larry Stephens, and Jack Chase. They were adept at manuevering in their wheelchairs, which are considered part of the player in this game. Halftime caught Jack Chase demonstrating the art of obstacle course running on wheels. His talents were remembered from an assembly which he presented last year to Parkrose students. HIICBS Sixty couples enjoyed the night club music of Michele Mariana and Co. at this year,s semi-formal Sweetheart's Ball, sponsored by the Lettermen's Club. A lighted fountain, lofty streamers, and candle-lit tables enhanced the Valentine atmosphere with the theme Alone Together. Those attending the dance selected Wanda Heddens to reign as queen over the seven princesses nominated by the lettermen. Seniors Deby McCarney, and Carol Putnam, juniors Charlene Kruggel and Nancy Vinsong and sophomores Carol DeBusk and Gaylynn Kidd completed the court. Mr. Touchdown, Steve Morasch, reigned to the victory over Aloha and the sounds of the annual dance sponsored by Twana Kai. The ten senior candidates from the varsity football team were paraded upstage along a red carpet for the crowning of Steve, a tackle playing both offense and defense. He was chosen by his teammates for the qualities of leadership, spirit, sportsmanship, and dedication. Other candidates included Ron Albertson, Bob Hamann, Mark Hardie, Dick Innes, Chris Martinez, Jim Murphy, Tim Raxter, Rick Snell, and Dave Snodgrass. With a hoop and a holler of protest, Parkrose guys were dragged by their gals to the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance. The style was ragged, the imaginations were wild, and the music was that of the Outer Edge. Crunchy leaves, newspaper walls, and barnyard cornstalks added to the true Dogpatch decor, with an occasional leftover pumpkin scattered here and there. Two jails and numerous outhouses were handy in case of emergency need. Kick-a-Poo Joy Juice and cookies refreshed the crowd while Marryin' Sam Funk occupied the most popular corner in Dogpatch City, USA. He performed wedding rites and supervised marital kisses at rock-bottom prices. L

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For their outstanding hillbilly costumes, Rose Schumate and her captive, Stan Slayton, were acclaimed by the crowds into the titles of Mr. nd Mrs. Dogpatch. The dance was sponsored by the Pep Club. Skiin The Parkrose skiers gathered points throughout the five Metro league races to take the girls' third, and the boys' fourth place state-qualifying positions. The girls' ski team then finished within the top five places at state in the Giant Slalom f2ndj, the Slalom f5thj, and in the combined ratings f5thj. Cheryl Wessling ranked second individually in the Slalom, third in the Giant Slalom, and tenth in the combined. She was followed by PHS,er Lori Gray, who was the eleventh place skier. In addition to these girls, Juniors Dianne Herrington and Sue Hume, Sophomore Sue Bell and Freshman Ann Rubstello were mainstays of the team. The girlis successful season included second place honors at the Mount Hood Championships where several leagues were represented. The boys' ski team, who qualified but took no places at state, was led by Juniors Rick Bauer and Dave Everist, Sophomores Steve Stearns and Scott Muir, and Freshman Doug Hancock and Tom Hume. When asked about his team, Coach Will Herrington emphasized that they were still a very young group. He added, lt was a very successful season for us and one in which we have gained very valuable experience, which we can utilize next year? One outstanding skier, Dianne Herrington, was one of the six Northwestern girls who qualified for the U.S. Ski Team. The national championships at Mammoth Mountain, California, prevented her from competing at the Mount Hood Championships and State Races at home. Dianne rated 14th in the Giant Slalom and 24th in the Downhill despite running last over the worn course, in 66th position. She was also fortunate enough to compete in the Far West Kandahar at Portland Meadows, which was rated the top world race of that weekend. Among the participants were members of the U.S. Olympic Team and some of the top amateurs in the world. Dianne finished 23rd in this competition, and will surely look forward to more skiing successes in the future. hristmas The yearly Kiwanis Club Canned Food Drive, however, grew to an all time high, totalling 12,032 pounds. Collected by PHS'ers from homes throughout the Parkrose community, the canned food became Christmas Dinners for 80 needy families in the Portland area. It also added 142 cases of food to the supply at Snow-CAP East, an organization that collects food on a year-round basis for emergency use by the needy. Homeroom competition led Mr. Hancocks World History class again to fame for the 2nd consecutive year. The thirty member class collected 2,890 pounds of food, surpassing last year's record of 2,004 pounds. . it -lining.-.V if t X QV' I 5