Rampart High School - Rampages Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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AFTER AUGUST 26th, it was time to start remembering assignments and locker combinations all over. jeff Linck gets used to the idea of riding the bus again on the first day of school. . U- nn Tl . . CRAMPED TROPHY CASES are a big part of any high school, and the golf team started Rampart's off right. Mr. Gary Riter presents the trophy to Mr. Bolte. f 4 WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS Scott Zedack and Barbara Moore cheering them on, Nora Horan and Bruce Lockwood get sticky at the first outdoor assembly, winning the competition for the Seniors. EVEN WITHOUT MUCH PRACTICE time in, the marching band was still able to give an excel- lent performance for their first half-time show. Going first class We ve onl From major accomplishments like the first day of school to mi- nor details, such as the first school lunch served, it was all a begin- ning. These firsts included everything from the first book cracked to the first football victory. And, even with a new school, teachers still needed a break. The first substi- tutes were Mrsjosette Kippenhan and Ms. Leslie Kopman, both for the physical education depart- ment. The first secretarial substi- tute was Ms. Beth Grundmann. Eileen Billard, the first student body president, and Student Council helped to plan the first dance on Saturday, Sept. 4 and the just begun first dress up day, which took place during the first Spirit Week. The first pep assembly was Sept. 3, where there was the first class competition: blindfolded feeding frenzy of whip cream and jello. Organization was one of the first things on the agenda. To take care of this, the first class meetings were held Aug. 30 and 31, and the faculty had their first meeting after school on Aug. 30. The first principal, Mr. George Bolte, said his job was made easier because this was the strongest staff and student body he had ever had the opportunity to work with. It was a very exciting and reward- ing experience. ER In the beginning

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Time capsule Going First class Timing it right W hen Alex Haley wrote Roots in 1976, he probably had no idea how many people he would send scurry- ing to find their origins. But he didg and even seven years later, the past is still big business. If Rampart students wanted to leave a legacy for future Rams, telling them where Rampart came from and what it meant to be a Ram in the early 1980's, a time capsule might be the best way to do it. Bumper stickers, pins, and T-shirts would be one way to explain high school life to students of the Class of 2008. Price lists showing the average ham- burgers selling for close to a dollar, movie tickets at 33.50, and concert tickets going for over 3512 might also show how expensive a night out on the town could get, Recordings of current selling artists, such as Loverboy, john Cougar, Bruce Springstein, and Supertramp would give the openers of the time cap- sule an idea about what was playing back in 1983, when parents were yelling, Turn down the stereo! But the most important thing to remember and also the most difficult to record would be Rampart's spirit and attitude and the impression of excellence left on the community. THE STUDENT STORE featured many low-priced items for students who wanted to show Rampart pride in the style of the 80's. Connie Shepard and Mr. Tom Curry sell Ram-wear crucial to any wardrobe. , Z WINNING TEAMS ARE IMPORTANT to a spirit- ed school. The fact that the Hrst football game in Rampart's history was a success would be an impor- tant contribution to a time capsule. THE DEDICATION PLAQUE is displayed in the foyer. With great hopes for Rampart's future, Eileen Billard and Mr. George Bolte admire the plaque. if

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2 waaaw L Going first class I1Ot Read or Gne of the harder things about starting a new school was trying to establish a fine reputation for fine arts. But directors and students alike appeared to have felt little pressure about starting from scratch, and went on to do two outstanding performances even before the first semester was over. The performers themselves had little trouble, but the me- chanics of the shows were a little shakey at first. Ramantics , which was performed in early October, was the first production on the new stage. Lights arrived the day before the opening, and the main curtain didn't make it to the school until the afternoon of the show. Despite such last- minute rushes, the show went smoothly and was a great success. Mr.j.B. Trost, Mr. Paul Pedigo, and Mrs. Holly Kroncke directed the show and spent many long hours choreograph- ing and changing music to fit the talents of those in the show. By November, things were a little more settled in and the drama could be performed without too much hassle. Barefoot in the Park was Rampart's version of a dinner theatre and was performed by two separate casts on two nights in mid-November. Also directed by Mrs. Kroncke, this light comedy by Neil Simon was about a young lawyer and his new wife. Mrs. Kroncke commented, I hope this dinner theatre will become a tradition at Rampartflial Tllli PARTS OF Ethel Banks and Victor Valesko were also played by Barb Decker and Les Apodaca. 46 X Barefoot In The Park I 1 SEEMINGLY AFRAID OF THE TRUTH, Ethal Banks Uulie Wfllldj listens fearfully as Victor Valesko CDoug Haleyj explains the events of the night before. LET'S FINISH THIS ARGUMENT tomorrow, Paul liratter fRick Bern- I steinj implores of his wife, Cory fAudrey Holbrookj. DANCING DRUNKENLY, Paul Bratter fDerek Mithaugj sways as Cory fWendy Willisj watches. -I 'sig' ,lf L. A , e'i' I' ' ,,i ' . t . ' as K ' le .Xl