West High School - Hesperian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1982 volume:

Watt High School Madia CantaC 2808 Hennapln Avenut Minnaa polls, MN 55406 WEST HIGH SCHOOL HESPERIAN VOLUME 73 1982 THE BEST OF TIMES SBSSgCar This year West High School was overflowing with excitement and on overwhelming amount of leadership. The senior class pulled together all of the underclassmen to create a tremendous amount of spirit. The 1982 HESPERIAN portrays a school year with the best of times! The HESPERIAN staff YEARBOOK The 1981-82 yearbook staff was facing a terrible dilema. If the first deadline wasn't met there would be no yearbook. The staff was ready and willing to do everything possible to keep the Hesperian from being eliminated. Selling donuts and a carwash helped to raise the much needed money. The majority of this year's staff was made up of rookies. Many of them knew nothing about layouts or copies, but with the help of editors Joni Biesemier and April Givens the yearbook was a total success! 1 I? 4 V rA k' C r4 O rA 4 K O rA I? k- 'i I? 'a First Row: J. Biesemeier. A. Givens. Second Row: M Stephenson. R. Meyers. S. Peterson. B. Fitzgerald. J. Bueide. R. Weber. Third Row: S. Harpole. M. McChesney. S. Foehringer. D. Rotenberg. E. Kuehn. Fourth Row: B. Anderson. B. Hanson. A. Winters. G. Hackley. K. Lewin. D. Sinnott. Fifth Row: S. Jakubenas. L. Fox. B. Zemek. L. Harrison. Mrs. Wenzel. M. Weiler. M. Rath. Let me copy your copy. Done at last!” Yes. Joni. even editors have to work. Marie is in awe over a picture of herself. 4 This article stinks! First Row: W. Cummins. J. Shulman. Second Row: J. Raftis. L. Kellam, E. Hastings. NEWSPAPER Despite the lack of writers this year's staff managed to put out a spectacular newspaper. Those few reporters succeeded in putting out some of the best editions of the WEST HIGH TIMES. The West High Times covered such features as a fantastic Homecoming edition to a superlative Senior edition. The staff was dominated by seniors. Cries of What?! Deadline's tomorrow?! I haven't even begun my first feature yeti HELP!!!” could often be heard coming from room 302 the day before deadline. 5 HOMECOMING IS EJ El CORONATION 1981 HOMECOMING IS ... Coronation. Salute to Mpls. Public Schools. M.C.'s John and Karen. Special guests Superintendent Dr. Green. Mayor Donald Fraser. Queen Stephanie. Attendants Liz and Brenda. Amy. Felicia and Jenny. Hall Contest Showed spirit added sparkle to the halls. Seniors Won. Talent Show. Dance Fever . Family Fued. You Light Up My Life , Cello and Sax solos and dance groups. Football. Lets Put the Tigers in the Zoo. cold, rain and a disappointing loss. Dance In the new gym. Gentlemen of Style, and the Freshmen's first formal. 8 Sr. Attendant Liz Kellam with escort Bob Schmidt. Queen Stephanie Stewart with cort Rich Chauffen. Sr. A ttendant Brenda Benton with escort Micheal Wilson. 9 Jr. Attendant Amy Kephart with escort Alec Gross. Fr. Attendant J. Schultz with escort L. Cherchis. rll Spirited Westies Show their support. FOOTBALL PREVIEW 12 September 1, 1981 - Cowboys vs. the Edison Tommies in a spectacular quarter of football. The sizeable, overzealous crowd cheered their team on with much enthusiasm. Although the score did not match the crowd's high spirits, the evening proved to be one filled with excitement. The night of the Cheerleaders' Dance excitment also filled the air as friends were reunited and new acquaintences were made. This year's turn-out was quite successful; the best it has been in years. These two events marked the beginning of the 1981 schoolyear, always to be remembered as the Best of Times. It's not whoop do doo! Jim B. spares a moment to pose. CHEERLEADERS' DANCE Dave picks a winner. Who shall we pick to dance with?” Bronwen F. and Nick B. pick each other. Michelle W poses for a pic. SUPER SADIE SWINGS IN STYLE Friday was the night Sadie was the dance. The girls asked the guys And had to take a chance. All dressed as country folk. The gals and guys came. Ready to dance and swing For everyone was game. The sheriffs would catch the guys And haul them off to jail. A kiss from their sweeties Was sure to be the bail. To the little biffy The couples were to head With a ring, they were wed. With all the laughter, all the fun Every one from West Would look back remembering The times that were the BestI Jazzy Juniors jump jubilantly. The fellas at feeding time! S A HOLIDAY DANCE This year's holiday season at West brought kris-kringled lockers, N.H.S. candy canes, the Annual Canned Food Drive and a festive spirit throughout the entire school. But before anyone could leave school for the well needed two week winter break, the Student Council sponsored the HOLIDAY DANCE! The dance was held in the new gym lobby, which gave it an exciting new twist, and the KMOJ sound system really kept the yule-log rhythm rolling. Student Council members decorated the lobby to a tee . They really put their all into making this dance almost a success. Step aside. I'll show you how it's done! Look everyone, my new izodl No. Helen ...I can't figure out what they are doing either. 20 OH” You dirty rat. Yes Freshmen show off their braces for the photographer while Junior makes eyes with the camera. The host and hostess of the fashion show. 22 Looking great! Smile pretty for the camera. BLACK HISTORY MONTH Foxy Lady February was Black History month here at West High. The program featured Warren Boles from the Mixed Blood theater doing Paul Robeson at a special auditorium. The performance depicted the life of Paul Robeson os he worked his way to fame as a concert singer. A fashion show narrated by Kevin Jenkins and Norma Overby presented styles for 1982. Other preformers were soloists Denise Thomas, Margaret Blanks, and Valerie Harpole. Dancing was Pot Owens. The school choir sang the Negro notional anthem. The M. C.'s were Nikki Oliver, and Lyn-ette Douglas. The last auditorium was Dr. Reginald Buckner and ensemble ploying jazz music from the last decode. Block History month showed spirit and contributed to West High's 'Best of Times The dazzling models of '82. 23 L. to R. Ed Lacy, Carol Priess. Barb Zemek, John Bordewich, Beth Ronning. Maureen Roth. Missy Lewis. Jennie Roth. Dan Rotenberg. Melanie McChesney. Marie Stephenson. Lisa Fox. Robin Hewitt. KarlKeturi. Mark Gutherie. David Siegel. Carol Rees. Bronwen Fitzgerald. John Shulman. 24 ASK ANY GIRL ASK ANY GIRL, presented by the senior class of 1982, Under the direction of English teacher, Mr. Ted Stelter.. Meg Wheeler ... Bronwen Fitzgerald; Miles Doughton ... John Shulman; Evan Doughton ... Dan Rotenberg; Mrs. Wheeler... Robin Hewitt; Mr. Wheeler ... Karl Keturi, Aunt Fern ... Marie Stephenson; Aunt Lettie ... Lisa Fox; Ada ... Maureen Rath; Lisa ... Jennie Roth; Jeannie ... Barb Zemek; Alvin ... John Bordewich; Vince ... David Siegel; Henry ... Mark Gutherie; Terri ... Melanie McChesney; Ruby ... Chris Halladay; Heidi ... Carol Rees; Jane ... Missy Lewis; Ellen ... Beth Ronning. A special thanks is extended to the West High stage crew; Pat Weber, John Bordewich, Mike Bekman, and David Rigert. Also to our artist Carol Priess for her hard work on the backdrop. 25 SNO-DAZE . . Winners of the musical chairs contest. Perry and Polly. Tom slipped while shaving! Last year's royalty. Missy and Jan, end their reign. The Miss. Snowflake candidates gossip on stage. Marvin says. Don't gossip girlsI 26 FAST NITES. The Sno-Daze celebration began with an introduction of candidates on Wednesday. The candidates for Mr. Blizzard were: Tom Duclos, Dave Healy, Chris Miller, Marvin Neumiller, and Perry Smith. The Candidates for Miss. Snowflake were: Eileen Balcos, Jeannine Balfour, Laura Clark, Polly Fa-sual, and Jennifer Martin. Another auditorium was held on Friday to introduce the new 1982 Mr. Blizzard and Miss. Snowflake. Jan Knutson and Missy Lewis, the 1981 winners, made their appearance as they ended their reign as Mr. Blizzard and Miss. Snowflake. The tension mounted as Jan and Missy proceeded with snow in hand to crown the new 1982 winners, Chris Miller and Jennifer Martin. When the day came to an end, the Fast Nites began. The traditional romp in the snow was held with great success do to the record 25 of snowfall. The Sno-Daze Dance was held later on that evening. 27 V ---1 DANCERS GO-GO Third row: Advisor: J. Baxter. E. Hastings, capt.. Elisa Rot man. B. Ronnei. S. Isaac. V. Downing. K. Johnson. L. Andrews. R. Brown. M. Willis. J. Roth. capt.. Second row: L. Paguyo. S. Streitz. J. Norum. M. Walsh. J. Rooney. C. Schwartz. E. Balcos. First Row: C. Halladay. M. Hertzberg. M. Rath. L. Kellam. Not pictured: J. Biesemeier and B. Day Captains Jennie and Ellen Last summer the danceline began their days hard at work kicking. Believe it or not being on the danceline involves much more than owning revealing outfits and numerous amounts of gloves, trunks and pom-poms. Besides dancing to music ranging from Reggae to Punk, this group successfully planned Sadie Hawkins and Highsteppers' Ball. Although during practice migraines and bickering were prevalent, the line always managed to unite and perform well. Jennie's and Ellen's creativeness and love for kicks also helped the line. This year bakesales and carwashes were nonexistant, (THANK GOD) but the selling of other goodies funded them. A poem is needed to make the day; and send us on our merry way. Good-bye to you, our dear old line; I think that you will find us fine. No more ready; and 1,2,3, ... No siree! We're free, free, free I I So bye-bye to you. kicks and Jumps and all those painful bruises and bumps. Our time is free for one and all; especially to watch General Hospital! VARSITY FOOTBALL: L to R; L. King. L. Bazinet. S. Fancy. S. Peterson, capt. B. Nurnberger. M. McChesney. B. Fitzgerald. VARSITY HOCKEY: S. Peterson, S. Faricy. L. King. B. Nurnberger. S. Foehringer. capt. M. McChesney. 32 VARSITY BASKETBALL: capt. B. Hanson. L. Olson. S. Harpole, G. Hockley, L. Hadley. f rp ¥ ■ Spirited, rowdy, enthusiastic and lively were only some of the words used to describe this year's cheerleaders. Led by captains, Beth Nurnberger, Melanie McChesney and Brenda Hanson, these peppy and lively group of girls show-their spirit by relentlessly screaming, cheering and just generally being rowdy. Fans would often wonder where the cheerleaders got their enthusiasm and unlimited energy. But of course it takes an exceptional individual to be a cheerleader. Win or lose these gals were always there to pass out cupcakes, offer congratulations or offer condolences. Cheerleaders added new cheers and different variations to old cheers. All in all, cheerleaders this year added more than enough spirit to the Best of Times at West. J.V. FOOTBALL: L. to ?.; capt. C. YueiH. K. Atmore. D. Obermyer. A. Cherne, K. Mackey, T. Kolhoff, J. Jacobson. S. Halvor-sen. SKI CLUB NOT PICTURED: C. Arisian L. Bokman A. Chase W. Cummins M. Guthrie E. Haugesag A. Johnson L. Kellam C. Nygaord T. Oliveri L. Pirner D. Ratliff P. Rees D. Shulman J. Bueide First Row: M. Stephenson. N. Paguyo. C. Rees. L. Goetz. D. Shnott. Second Row: D. Moskal, J. Biesemeier. M. Dull. P. MHosovich, J. Sullivan. Third Row: E. Sort. Mr. Hargreaves. L. Harrison. E. Hastings. P. Siegel. J. Bordewich. A. Krohnke, C. Flink. T. Norum, A. Johnson. It's to early for this. 34 The night life. The West Ski Club took off to Michigan on Dec. 26, 1981 for their annual ski trip. They arrived at the Bessemer Youth Hostel after driving all the way through a raging blizzard. The group was T.D. gets air. chaperoned by Mr. Hargreaves. They started out the trip by skiing at Black Jack on Dec. 27. It was a warm day and a good day to ski. That night the club went to downtown Ironwood. Some of them saw a movie and others had a busy time at the bowling alley! A few of the members just roamed around the town. The club skied at Indian Head Mountain the next day. It snowed the whole day, making it a great day to ski in heavy powder. The group decided to stay at the hostel that night. They had a fun time while having a snow ball fight, dumping people in the snow, playing games, and watching television. On Dec. 29. the last day of the trip, the club skied at Whitecap Mountain. At 5p.m. they were supposed to be loaded into the bus. Soon after, the last stragglers were loaded on the bus. and they were ready to head for home. Joni and Carol doing K.P. 35 Front. N. Paguyo. M. McChesney. S. Foehringer. P. Smith. T. Ductos. 2nd row; D. Altonen. D. Rotenberg. P. Paguyo. L. Paguyo. C. Goodmanson. 3rd row. A. Gross. B. Hanson. L. Plummer. B. Rortnei. M. Hardy.E. Haugasag 4th row: J. Martin. S. Striez. M Mahoney. D. Rauma. T. OHveri. 5th row: B. Stokes. M. wm. L. Hadley. B. Zemek. L. Bazinet. C. Johnson. B. Brier. D. Roth. Back row: C. HaHoday. J. Rooney. M Rath. B. Nurn-berger. F. Oliver. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE STUDENT COUNCIL The student council has always been the motivators. acheivers, accomplishers. and the voice of the student body. This year they have displayed much more enthusiasm and organization; as a result, the student council has had a successful year. The student council plans various events such as: Homecoming, Holiday dance, fundraisers, Costume dance, all school picnics and last but not least. West Area Prom. The officers, Stacie F., Dan ?., and Mel M. have full filled their job as leaders and have lead West High to an active year. Tony, do you have any catsup? Bridget, how can you smfe at a time hke this? S.C. officers hold an off-site meeting N.H.S. Front row: L. Viebahn. M. Stokes. S. Peterson. D. Shnott. S. Baker. C. Salmon. Second Row: R. Schermerhorn. M. McChesney, E. Hastings. S. Foehringer. A. French. Third row: W. Cummins. J. Shulman. C. Laughlin On May 14. 1981. 15 highly motivated and talented Westies were inducted into the N.H.S. This highly selective group meets once a week. Under the leadership of John Shulman. Chuck Laughlin. and Will Cummins. they accomplished diversified feats from selling lollipops to going to the Omni Theater. Any underclassmen can recognize members by their ability to persuade anyone into buying a Halloween. Christmas, or Valentine goodie. Officers Chuck. John, and Will Lauri regurgitates as Carol looks on What ore you doing?! Adviser Judy Paine Mama mia! 37 Chuck, do you have any reds? Stage Crew. TOPL. to ?.: DavidRigert. Pat Weber, Jim Schfemmer. BOTTOM: Danny Gorbunow. 1 A Library Aides. L. to R.: Michelle Wiltis. Carol Jennings. Chad Assistant P.A. Announcers. L. to R. Karl Foehringer and Tom Duclos. Keturi and Christine Houck. P.A. Announcers. L. to R.: Maureen Rath and Ellen Hastings. Office Aides. TOPL to R.: S. Charles. L. Bazinet, D. Fermoyle, K. Altonen. BOTTOM L. to R.: K. Keturi. J. Falkingburg. M. Burrell. J. Morton and M. Coleman. A. V. Aides. L. to R.: J. Bentley. M. Cheetam. T. Hudson and A. Pieree-Johnson. 38 WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! OUR WORK IS NEVER DONE Our stage crew may never be seen but is always appreciated. Their long hours of work on sets. props, and lighting make our auditoriums and special programs a great success. With this groups expertice the mics will always be on! GOOD MORNING! ... With the dedication of Ellen and Maureen and their two assistants they provide an invaluable service to everyone at West. They inform the entire school of the important activities taking place during the day. Their sometimes humorous and suspenseful deliveries of the morning announcements keep us all updated. Thanks and have a really nice day! CAN I HELP YOU? The aides at West are not always seen but definitely have an effect on the effeciency of our school. The Audio Visual aides are responsible for getting the projectors and other equipment to the teachers. The Office Aides run the switchboard and hand out the daily absentee list. And let us not forget the Library Aides who help the librarian check in and out all of our books. WHAT COULD BE MORE FUN? For some the classes at West are just not enough. They just can't wait to get into the community. Fortunately for these students there is the choice of becoming involved in KBEM radio. Urban Arts, and Work program. These students not only earn credits or money but gain experience. Some of the experiences include broadcasting, the arts, and on the job training. 39 Urban Arts. L. to R. I. Karivs. K. Bruns and K. Zemek. Work Program members. GERMAN The German Club, headed by Mr. Hargreaves, enjoyed activities such as a hiking trip and cook out selling Happenings booklets to raise money for the German trip, seeing German movies for extra credit, and participating in the annual language clubs'picnic. This year's German trip consists of 11 days of travel to Rothenberg, Munchen, Shwangau, Inns- - bruck, Salzburg, and Nurn- •’ i berg. FRENCH French Club activitiest headed by Mr. Oliver, included eating at French restaurants, holding holiday celebrations, and participating in the annual language dubs' picnic. This year's French trip consisted of II days of exciting travel to St. Mato, Mt. St. Michel, Paris, London, and Canterbury. SPANISH Eating at Mexican restaurants, participating in the annual language clubs' picnic, making and breaking pinatas during the holiday seasons, and welcoming the new West High teacher. Miss Mardesich, were some of this year's Spanish Club activities. Those who participated in this year's Spanish trip enjoyed 12 days of travel through Peru. Don't dent the cor. girls. 41 BAND REVIVED BAND; 1st Row: K. Keturi, M. Harrison. C. Foster. M. Gilcrest. E. Varns. J. Pinkney. 2nd Row: J. Douglas, J. Olson. T. Butler, B. Scott. B. Day. J. Pinkney. J. David. C. Laughlin. Mr. Scripps. 3rd Row: C. Krouse. L. Schliesman. D. Boyd. P. Paguyo. M. Mcchesney. B. Rinker. S. Stacker, B. Hanson. True band lovers! The West High band, last year, hit an all time low on the music charts. This year, with the dedication and enthusiasm of director William Scripps. and the talented musicians of West High School, a band blasted their way into the top ten once again. Their performances surprised and overwhelmed the student body and will always be remembered as the best of times. The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boys! Rest 2. 3. 4 42 Every morning throughout the 3rd floor halls can be heard the heavenly voices of the daytime choir. This group is also directed by Mr. Scripps. Though the group is small, the effort they put forth doubles their size. Their gloriful voices will always be remembered in the best of times. Through the successful efforts of a few spirited senior women an after school choir was formed. The members have shown great enthusiasm in participating in this extra-curricular activity. The enrollment has grown considerably from the inspiration they project. We are hopeful that this will become a tradition here at West. CHOIR Good morning. Liz! AFTER SCHOOL CHOIR; 1st Row: S. Anderson. N. Paguyo. 2nd Row: L. Kellam. K. Johnson. L. Fox. A. Dierks. S. Baker. M. Savage. Mr. Scripps. 3rd Row: L. Burpee. E. Hastings. K. Zemek, V. Downing. B. Zemek. L. Andrews. M. Hertzberg. 4th Row: L. Plummer. M. Mahoney. B. Fitzgerald. C. YueiU. M. McChesney. K. Atmore. B. Nurnberger. S. Foehringer. CHOIR; 1st Row: R. Miller. J. Drum, K. Rademacher. S. Pepera. 2nd Row: J. Krasko, S. Cad well, M. Blanks. S. Reese. M. Smith. 3rd Row: M. Maxine. S. Cohen. K. Mrugala. K. Ploumen. 43 CO Oh o 0£ E-I GO FOOTBALL Football today, Highstepping tomorrow! Varsity. 1st ROW: L. to R.: B. Schmidt, P. Schafer, M. ToughiH, P. Smith, G. Hutchins. N. Burlow. M. Parker. 2nd ROW: B. Anderson. P. DaHin, T. Anderson. A. DeFrance. J. Schlemmer, P. Randazza. 3rd ROW: T. Triemert, R. Scher-merhorn. D. Elouson, J. Bordewich. C. Haldeman. 4th ROW: M. Stephenson, J. Bordewich. P. Weber, E. Odland. L. Wilson. 5th ROW: J. Walsh, E. YeKo-whammer, M. Peterson, M. Hall. P. HaH. R. Hyland. 6th ROW: Co-capt. L. Chechen's, Coach B. Quinn, Coach C. Shoff. Co-capt. C. Olson. 46 You're it! Cowboys hustle on the play. Mike Porker-the 6 million dollar cowboy! Soph, team First Row. left to right: P. Mitovich. R. Swart. D. Flonnigon, capt., C. Bulthis. B. Axell. J. Tyler; Second Row: P. Bergner. G. Olguin. T. Norum. J. Booher, V. Cotton. J. Waalk. E. Hylen. Third Row: H. Kelly. M. Wolf. A. Krohnke. D. Boyd. T. Johnson. M. Galle; Fourth Row: H. Kelly, K. Bower. J. Garetz. D. Grewe. R. Barth. R. Christy. B. Sincfield; Fifth Row: G. Daniels. J. Lerner. B. Bernard. D. Smith. E. Carter. D. Donne!. J. Jones. Coaches: Steve Cornelius and Bin Quinn. Craig rock Olson moves for no one! Bob Schmidt rambles for a gain. The 1981 West High football team had a rough and somewhat unsuccessful year, but they didn't lack spirit. Even when the going got tough, they stuck together and kept up the team enthusiasm. We will always remember their best of times such as Chad Haldeman's touchdown catch against Roosevelt. their great support in the Homecoming parade, Paul Schafer's two touchdown runs against Marshall-U, and. last but certainly not least, the Cowboy's win 20-17 against Southwest. This might not have been a year for scores, but the Cowboy's spirit shone through to become a part of West High's Best of times 47 Back Row L. to R. L. Johnston. M. Mahoney. L. Harrison. S. Streitz. D. Burlow. J. Hulet, coach Front row A. lbs. P. Anderson. A. Bokman. M. May. A. Anderson 48 Anne volleys to victory. Girls tennis went though a tough season. Plagued with injuries and many lost members of the varsity squad, recruiting was essential. From underclass Westies and Anwatiners, Coach Hulet came up with a young spirited team. Practicing everyday with might and dedication on and off the courts, the girls kept up their strive for the perfection and never lost hope. There were many close, yet lost matches, which hopefully can be turned around for wins next year. In the next couple of years, when the team ages a bit. West will once again dominate in girls' tennis. 49 SOCCER FIRST ROW: John Shulman, John Bailly. Mark Yueill. Pete Bergner, Phil Schwartz-berg. SECOND ROW: AlFrench. Peter Sinnott, Paul Schwartzberg. JanKnutsen, Bill Anderson, Chris Miller, John Bueide. THIRD ROW: Will Cummins, Fred Schaefer, Simon Schwob, Ken Iverson. West vs. Opponent 1 West vs. Marshall U 2 7 West vs. Washburn J. V. 0 4 West V. Marshall U 4 5 West Vs. Southwest 0 1 West vs. Roosevelt 0 4 West vs. Roosevelt 0 6 West vs. Breck 2 3 West vs. Washburn 4 1 West vs. Washburn J. V. 0 0 West vs. Benilde 4 3 West vs. Marshall U 6 •3 = Playoff Game John Shulman makes a save. AARGHHHI John Bailly explains the game strategy. 50 Chris dances on the field. The soccer team started the season with outstanding victories over Southwest Roosevelt, Breck and many others. These were the best of times. Even the best sometimes lose. The team was led by four senior captains: John Shulman, Pete Bergner, Jan Knutsen, and Mark Yuen. This sport has finally become popular at West. The team's enrollment has gone up considerably. More and more fans showed up for the games too. One of the team's best games was against the second-ranked team in the state, Washburn. West was leading at the beginning of the game. Then the game was tied. During the last four minutes Washburn scored and won 4 to 3. The team members felt they had an excellent chance of going to the state soccer tournament and also winning the city championship title again. 51 SWIMMING AND DIVING '81' TEAM PICTURE: First Row: Co-Capts. S. Baker. M. Stephenson. (B. Zemek). Second Row: K. May. K Mohling. S. Fancy. K. Streitz. L. Bokman. A. Coriskis. Third Row: L. Plummer. S. Birklid. A. Diercks. B. Richey. V. Downing. M. Savage. Coach K. Gustafson. Fourth Row: L. Andrews. S. Eide M. Dull. Sue Baker gives a pep talk to rookies of the team. Sandy prepares for her event. 52 Hug your buddy. Liz Bokman flys to victory The girls' swim team splashed into a fantastic start early in the season. The team was a spirited bunch of Westies. dominated by underclassmen. The team was coached by Bill Monsouer and West alumnae, Kaye Gustafson. It was captained by. Sue Baker, Marie Stephenson, and Barb Zemek. Together they helped the team survive gruelling practices. The highlight of the 1981 swim season was the 46-36 victory over Southwest. This was the first time West scalped the Indians since 1973! The Team swam to the Best of Times . 63 CROSS COUNTRY Top Row: Mr. Backhaus, D. Olkon, M. Beckman, E. Morstad. J. Firesteel, S. Mahoney, D. Siegel. Bottom Row: T. Siegel. L. Rainey. J. Hentges. E. Varns, C. Arisian, S. Christianson. A. Gross. J. Minetti, G. Stolarczyk 54 As the spirit of West High increased this fall, it reflected on the Cross Country Team's turnout. There were 16 runners on the team this year, a great improvement from last year's 4 runners. Under the coaching of Mr. Backhaus, the team appears more determined than ever. Even the new recruits are working hard to create a new positive image of West's Cross Country Team. This season was definitely the beginning of the best of times. 65 VOLLEYBALL VARSITY VOLLEYBALL-FIRST ROW, L. toR.: E. Kuehn. D. Moskal. D. Altonen. J. Martin, L. Bazinet. SECOND ROW: C. Altonen, C. Rees, L. Fox, A. Trebtoske, G. Oliver. C. Rimpson. THIRD ROW: R. Trucker. L. Viebahn. T. Bjorkstand. N. Sova. J.V. VOLLEYBALL-FIRST ROW. L. TO ?.: E. Kuehn. C. Rees. L. Viebahn, SECOND ROW: C. Bartz. B. Mitchell. R. Trucker, N. Oliver. L. Douglas. THIRD ROW: C. Smith. A. Hausman. L. Scheisman. H. Wallace. B. Heidenreich. N. Sova. 56 The Pickles started their 1981-82 season with a decisive win over the Central Pioneers. Sparked by the inspirational leadership of the SENIORS. the girls went on to win 18-10. 18-10. The team also broke in to new coaches; Duane Guelle and Joy Sorensen. Compared to past years, the team enrollment has gone up considerably but the team was mainly stocked with SENIORS! I'm ready! Run Rufus, run! The Pickles were led by captains, Denise Altonen and Jennifer Martin. When arriving at an away game, you often heard echoing from the bus the chanting. We're from West High, couldn't be prouder ... The volleyball players consider this season The Best of Times. 57 Can you find Nikki? HOCKEY The West High Hockey Cowboys were a great team on and off the ice. They prided themselves on teamwork and strong defensive play. Led by senior captains. Dave Rauma and Bob Schmidt, the cowboys jumped to an early conference lead. The Cowboys showed their true capabilities in impressive victories over both Washburn and Southwest. The squad's dedication to the game of hockey. Coach Baxter and each other was highly commendable. ‘'Concentration Backchecking is important! Front L. toR.: S. Anderson. M. YueHI. L. Sivulo. B. Schmidt. J. Baxter. D. Rauma. D. Taylor. P. Schaefer. D. Rotenberg BackL. toR.: C. Bulthuis. B. Scott, R. Christy. C. Foehringer. T. Chorske. C. Miller. M. Neumiller. C. Gordon. T. Dados. D. Healy. J. Shulman. P. Webber 58 HOCKEY MEMORIES Hallock- a cultural wasteland cuppers Overtime win over Washburn Playoffs The Hip Skating Drills Bearing down Team Meetings Captain Rauma takes the draw Putting offensive pressure on Here we go Cowboys CONFERENCE SCOREBOARD 2 Henry 3 Edison 9 Central 8 South 6 Washburn 2 Southwest 2 Roosevelt 2 Henry 0 w Edison 4 Central 6 South 3 Washburn 2 Southwest 0 Roosevelt 4 Wilmar 0 Jefferson 59 GYMNASTICS Left to right: Laura Clark. Chris Chorn, Jane Cornelius. Carol Parker. Meg Dun. Eileen Balcos. 60 Led by co-captains, Laura Clark and Eileen Balcos, the West gymnastics team was on their way to another winning season. Last year the team was tied for first place in the city. This year when they were faced with the loss of two coaches and the majority of the varsity, this group of girls showed their spirit, toughed it out and proved to everyone that they were going to pick up right where they left off last season. The gymnastics team was just one example of The Best of Times at West. 61 L. to R. J. Knutsen, R. Taylor, K. Buckhalton, A. Kennedy, M. Robinson, Coach William Chamblis, M. Starr, D. Brown, E. Lacy, A. Smith, L. Wilson Not Pictured, Harold Wright. 62 Mike scores Serious Jan in action Where'd it go? With the opening of the 1981-82 basketball season. West began with a win over Edison in preview, 15-14. This year the team had a height disadvantage compared with other schools, but players are still enthusiastic about winning. The dedication of William Chamblis, the new coach, led the Cowboys through a successful season. Also giving strong encouragement were the captains, Jan Knutsen and Harold Wright. 2 and Danny's makes 3 L L 63 Coach Chamblis studies game plan. GIRLS' BASKETBALL Varsity- 1st ROW L. toR.:A. Carlson. L. Bazinet, C. Rimpson. B. Benton. N. Crushshon. 2nd ROW L. toR.:M. Babcock. C. Hardy. K. Sewell. Co-Capt. G. Oliver. Co-Capt. J. Martin. L. Hirshfield. F. Hiatt. J. V.- 1st ROW L. to ?.: Coach A. Matison. D. Thomas, J. Phi flips, R. Trucker, C. Hardy. M. Babcock. 2nd ROW L. to R.: A. Ross. K. Sewell. A. Ford. . Harpole. L. James. L. Hirschfield. The girls' basketball team is once again giving it their all! With cap tains Gala Oliver and Jennifer Martin, both juniors, and coached by Mr. Gullie, the team takes their sport very seriously. They practice hard and play hard. The girls work together and enjoy the Best of Times. 65 CROSS COUNTRY SKIING First Row: Sara Christianson. Sam Woetm. Cathy Fabes. John Babcock. Ben Clemence. Second Row: Laura Goetz. Linda Plummer. Michele Savage. Carol Rees. Liz Bokman. Captain Martha Stokes. Third Row: David Sinnott. Eric Morstad. David Siegel. JUI Hentges. Chris Arisian, Coach Mr. Backhaus. Fourth Row: Eric Hylen. Pete Milasovich, Captain Mike Beckmen. Captain John Bordewich. Rob Schermerhorn, Erika Diercks. Captain Bruce Anderson. 66 Michele skis to finish. The ski captains check out their opponents. Unlike the past couple of years, the cross country skiers had everything going for them this year. This made the season one of the best of times. The team was favored by good weather, participation, and terrific team spirit which brought them to second place at the city mixed relay. The team captains: John B., Bruce A., Mike B., and Martha S., along with other members such as DavidS., Carol R., Linda P., and Liz B. led the team to a successful and winning season. The girl skiers were ranked second in the city as the season's ending approached. The boys' team was strong and tough also. They decisively defeated Henry, North, Edison, Roosevelt and many other competitors. 67 •• • 68 STAFF 59 First Row; L. to R; G. Decker, R. Allen. G. Garastik Second Row J. Baxter, J. Behendt. C. Jennings. J. Hulet. P. Karis, P. Kromminga. M. Boardman, T. Graham, L. Greenhagen. A Hargreaves. R. Dehlinger. R. Hammer. First Row; L. to R; P. Mardesich. B. Lillquist. C. Westby, S. White. G. Zanoni, Second Row; S. Thomas. J. Thomas. J. Macapine. W. Scripps. Third Row; T. Lain. V. Russel. L. Hopson. F. Oliver. Fourth Row: G. Vettleson. C. Thompson, J. McDonnell. E. Wenzel. R. Larson, M. McClure. W. Beasly R. Lynch 70 A. Indelicato Left to Right: J. Oien. B. Haakensen. B. Peterson. K. Ne-whouse. D. Walstrom. A. Browning. Left to Right: E. Anderson. J. Hockert. G. Strand. M. Cheatham. STAFF Looking back, the 1981-82 school year was alive with spirit! The West High staff helped to revitalize this attitude with their encouragement of both students and activities. The administration, led by Mr. Robert Lynch, also helped the spirit grow with their never-ending support of West High. The aides and janitors helped the spirit in their own way by allowing students to decorate halls for Homecoming and by being patient when students crowd the halls with their activities. The staff really helped to make this year. The Best of Times! Left to Right: E. Habig. M. Doble. L. Harris. Left to Right: J. Kotowicz. P. Davitch. M. Anonen. J. Wirkkunen, B. Luoma. Fornt Row: J. Wontor, G. Stevens. 71 SENIORS SURMOUNT . . WE REMEMBER: AS FRESHMAN: EDISON B-BALL CONFLICT THAT'S DOG LOSING SNACK BREAK MORE THAN ONCE FREAK OUT AND GET OFF DISCO HITS FRISKY FRESHMAN HA VE FLAIR LIZ KELLAM- ATTENDENT PARENTS DRIVING TO DANCES SPEECH CLASS ENRICHED ALGEBRA BALCONY AUDITORIUM SEA TS ENERGY BREAK-MONTANA SKI TRIP PEANUT HOCKEY GOALIE MCDONALD'S BIG DEAL DO ME SOME JUSTICE DON'T FREAK OUT FLAKE OUT WHOOP- DE-DO LIZ ROSE AND ANDY WYATT'S MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS ZERO HOUR STELTON AND BRADACH BEHRENDT'S CANDY STORE AS SOPHOMORES: SOPHOMORE WESTIES ARE THE BESTIES MAUREEN RA TH-A TTENDENT GIVING THE MILLERS A GRINDING DEFEAT NUGH BARB ZEMEK AND BOB SCHMIDT-COW POKES VARSITY CHEERLEADERS-MEL AND LIANE WESTBY PARAGRAPHS BMO U.S. HOCKEY TEAM DEFEATS RUSSIANS! NOT THE WEST HIGH TIMES M FOOD FIGHTS WANG DUKES OF THE NIGHT VARSITY SOCCER PLAYERS HIGHSTEPPERS OUTFITS RIP AT AQUATENNIAL EXCELLENT BAND AS JUNIORS: JUNIORISM SUE BAKER-ATTENDENT P.S.A. T. 'S NO SNOW FOR SNOW BOOTSO DAZE DON'T QUIEF MISSY LEWIS AND JAN i KNUTSON- SNO- DAZE DAN KUEHN SPONSORED PARTY'S HIGHSTEPPERS WIN AQUATENNIAL Dl l IL DOC'W MEN'S SWIMMING AND SWEET THE HOODED FLAKES WRESTLING CUT JOHN LENNON'S DEATH BAND-RIP. HOSTAGES SEUFREE YELLOW RIBBONS ALG-TRIG-UGH! NO SNACK BREAK THE SCHITZ ■ MTV—_ WALDOS AS SENIORS!!! A SEVERE SIGNS:OF SENIORITY SENIORS SURMOUNT WITH SPIRIT FRESHMAN LITTLE BROTHERS AND SISTERS HOMECOMING QUEEN-STEPH STEWART ATTENDANTS-BRENDA BENTON AND LIZ KELLAM ■■ FOOTBALL TEAM DEFEATS SOUTHWEST SAT'S, ACT'S AND AACH'S AND HEADACHES DENISE AL TONEN AND DA VE RAUMA-SADIE HAWKINS EXTENDED LUNCH BREAK THE MOST SPIRITED CLASS WEST HAS EVER HAD DANCE FEVER HOMECOMING SKIT ICE-STORM-NO SCHOOL 2ND IN GIRLS CITY SWIM MEET LUKE AND LAURA AVOCADO SENIOR WOMEN RULE BAND REVIVED SERIOUS SHAKESPEARE ACTION!. FATHEAD ASK ANY GIRL HOCKEY CRAZE MATSIS'S 3RD HOUR ZOO AND 4 FAILS Senior board: I. to r. P. Weber, L. Fox, J. Biese-meier, P. Clemence. S. Peterson, M. Stephenson, H. Martina, M. Lewis, B. Zemek, D. Rigert. C. Laughlin, R. Meyers. Sec. C. Rees. Pres. L. Chechen's. V.P. J. Roth Scott Lawrence Anderson: Peanut. Nut: Hiking Club: D.R.I.P.S: H.W.W.C: PA.S.A.P: Hockey 9. 10. AK-City 11.12: Tennis 12: F.P: College: To Bin': A decent Foot bon. Denise Lynn Altonen: D. Niece. Spanish 9-11: Ski C. 9.10: B.S.A. 9.10: PA.S.A.P. M.B.T.A.: W.A.N.A. 10-12: St. Chi. 10.12: Daisy Mae: VoSeyban 9-11. Capt 12: PkBd. Softball 9-12: Golf 11: F.P: College. Tom Anderson: Andy: H.T.C; Drink Til We Drop Club. Pres: W.H.A.: S.L.OB: Football 10-12: Swimming 9.10: F.P: Visit Jack Daniels Distillery. Art School. Susan Baker: Sue. SueBee. Clubs French 9-11: Ski 11.12: Sorting 12: Choir 12: N.H.S. 11.12: St. Cm. 9-11: Jr. Attendant: Swimming 9.10. CoCap t 11.12: Badminton IQ-12: Track 9: Softball 9-12: F.P: College. Mikke! Beck men: Clubs: T.P: German 9-12: Track 9-12: Cross Country 9-11. Capt 12. Cross Country Skkng 9-11. Capt 12: F.P: School in Iowa 76 Bruce Anderson: M.B.T.A: A.C.C.A: Stage Crew: YrBk. Photographer 11.12: X-Crun-ning 9.10: X-C Skiing 10.11. Capt 12: Track 9-12: Football 12: F.P: UofM. Douglas Bender Brenda Benton Jim Bordewich Pete Bergner: Caveman; Subbuteo Soc cer Clinic; soccer 9-11. Capt 12. Joni L ynne Biesemeier: Jonesy, Yoni; clubs: French 10-12; Ski 10.12; St. CN. 10; Sr. Bd; Yr. Bk. 11. Ed. 12; Swimming. X-C Skiing. Track 9. Htghsteppers 10-12; F.P College. To Mrs. Wenzel A bottle of JM Daniels. John Bordewich: Clubs: German 9.10; Ski Raney Botten 9-12; Calculus 12; A.C.C.A 10-12; Soccer 9; X-CSkkng 9.10. Capt 11.12. Track 9-11. Capt 12; F.P.: Ckmb El Capitan. College Brett Bradford: Stone face. Anti-Social Tracy Brier Scott Brockton Club 9-12; Solitaire Team 9.10; F.P.: Money. Success.... Maybe even work. To Dr. hdeHcato: The Marquis DeSode Book Of Friendly Persuasion 77 FeStcia Buckley Teresa Burkhordf Nicholas Burtow: Nick; Newspaper 10; Football 9-11. At Conference 12; Baseball 10-12; F.P. coSege Laura Burpee Burp.Sydney Clubs Ski 9- 2 Saftoe 12. B.H.C. 12. P.B.C 12. French 9.10. Spanish 11.12; Choir 12; Cheerleading 10; F.P college Marketta Barret Nancy Cotter: F.P: Minn. School of Business; To Mrs. Hammer; My office machine tabs. To Theresa and the class of '82: The best of luck. Bit Cameron Party Club 9-12. PLO; Swimming 9.10; F.P: U of M Frat parties forever Leonidas Checheris Lenny. Boot so: Sr. Class Pres.; Footbat 9-11, capt 12; Wrestling 9; Hockey 10. Track 11.12; F.P college. become a tycoon, marry a cute Greek girl; To Taylor A license. Peter Clemence: Clem, Pita bread; Clubs: Ski 9-12. Spanish. Bar. F.R.E.A.K 11.12. Gem Coffee 11.12; F.P college, work, retirement. death; To M My Locker; To Leah; A life supply of quarters. 78 Marty Cohen: Spanish ebb 11; Yr. book 11; Junior Achievement 10-12; Cheer-leading 10; F.P: U of M. computer or social sciences. Pres, of a business, wealth; I wit! a chemical to make the physics students work. Felicia Cuff Andy Cummings WiStam Cummins: W . Witte; Cbbs: Ski 12. Paul DaOin French 9-11. Calculus 12. Subutteo Soccer Conic 12; Newspaper 12; St. Cnl. 9; N.H.S. 11. sec. 12; Swimming 10; Tennis 11.12; Soccer 12; F.P college. Rebecca Day: Becca; Cbbs: French 9-12. Mitch Donner Spanish 11. German 10.11; Band 9-12; Highstepping 12; Swimming 9: F.P: college Beth Dorumsgaard Spanish ebb 10; Choir 9.10; F.P. Cosmetology 79 Bruce Erickson Stacey Erickson Jody FoOonb rg Diana Lynn Fermoyle: Terioyte. Diane. Choir 9 G.E. T. French cfb VoSeybali 10 FP Moving to Iowa and going to school To Nancee: May things slip into place; Gayle: Watch out for pumpkins with rocks. Bronwen Fitzgerald Bitsy; Clubs. French 9-11 Ski 9.10 Hiking 12 D.W.C. B.C 11.12 Student Counci 9-12 Jr. Brd W.A.P.C. Jr. League 9-12 CTC. 9 Choir 12 Stage Crew 11 P. A S. Track 9-12 Cheerleading 9-12 Stacie Foerhtnger Clubs: German 9.10 Hiking 12 P. ASAP Student Counci 9-10. Pres 12 Soph. Brd. N.H.S. Yr.book 12 Hockey Cheerleading 12 FP: College: To Simon: A Class as Spirited as ours. Alice Ford: Half Pint. Serious Three Alice. Linda. Rachel: Basketball FP: I leave my locker to Ralph Jackson Elizabeth Fox: Lisa. Lee: Clubs: Saa'ing Club-12 Art 9-12 G.E.T. Sr. Brd. Yr.book 12 Volleyball 10-12 Badminton 10-12 FP Winona State Al French: Subbuteo Soccer Conic; Third Line Fan Club. Soccer 10-12 Hockey 9-11 Baseball 11 FP: College, To Bob Schmidt, a round head 80 Rich Goretz t ftW Ml April Noetie Givens. French club 9-12. yearbook 11 editor 12. F.P. college, business. To Annette Cotton I leave my wisdom. my study habits and my locker. Cass Gordon Mark Guthrie. Stilt. LUDES. united devoted. Leah Hanson: Pia. Peah. Clubs: French 10-educated students. WHA. track; FP. col- 12. German 9-11. debate 9. TUi 11.12 lege and horses to Miss Paine. I leave my treat 10.11 barclub 9-11 CGKPG. freak height and my bottle of aspirin. 11.12 Pac-man 12. Gem coffee 11.12 ur- ban arts 9-11. track team 9 FP; College TO Jm: Wiener loves you. Christine HaKaday Tina. Clubs French 10.11UTTC Gem. B.C. childrens theater 9-11. JR. board, student council 11.12 High-stepphg 12. FREAK 10-12. CC skiing 11. FP college. APT. with Helen and M TO the DR.'S: watch out for the G.T.C. Shaken Harpofe: Sasha. Shelly Spanish club 11.12 cheerleading 12. Student council 11.12 black history queen 11. FP college at the U. of M. Good luck to serious Val in the years to come! Leah Harrison: Clubs: French 9-11. soring 12. co-president, yearbook 11.12 newspaper 12. student council 10.11. choir 12. swimming 9. Tennis 10-12. softball 9-12. F.P. college; ToArtie;6inchs of my height. 81 Mrmi Hertzberg: Mims. Hertz. Clubs: French 9-12. Spanish 12. Sailing 12. J.A. 10. Choir 12. Badminton 9-12. Softball 9-12. High-stepping 11.12. FP College. ESen Hastings El.. Clubs: Ski 11.12. French 9-12. Sailing 12. BH.C. 12. Newspaper 11.12. Highstepping 10.11 co-capt 12. N.H.S. 11.12. Swimming 8-10. Tennis 11. Soft baa 9-12. Robtn Mactavish Hewitt: Clubs: Spanish 9-11. CTC 9. Pep Club 12. G.E.T. 12. P.R.E.PS. 11.12. ToC.A. and EL. Goodtuck in future years. To Chuckie. One Year left. Christine Houck. Trod Lynn Hudson: Sweetcakes. Hospitality House. Black History. Student Counci. Basketball Cheerleadhg. FP Business Administration. Renee Inveen Rez. Runny. Spanish Club 11.12. Urban Arts 12. FP College. To Rusty Maxwell, my disconnected phone Scott Jakubenas: Kilter Club. Yearbook 12. FP Europe To say hi” in thaitoMr. Stelten one last time. 82 Linda Johnson Kurt Johnson Lawemce Philip Kaplan: Slim. Clubs: Ski 9.10. Newspaper 9.10 Debate 9-11. Yearbook 12. Football 9.10. Baseball 9. Tennis 10-12. FP College and Olympics. Ronald Kaplan Connie Kempton: Con. Kempto. Constance. Spanish Club 9-11. French Club 12. Kee Club 12. Soccer 10.11.12. FP college Karl Keturi Elizabeth KeHam: Liz. Lizard. Clubs: Ski 10-12. German 9. HC attendant 9.12. Daisy Mae candidate 12. Band 9-12. Highstep-ping 11.12. Yearbook 11.12. Swimming 9.10. Badminton 9-12. Liane King 83 Jan Erik Knutson: Snoot Subbuteo soccer Curve. Soccer 9-12. co-copt. 12. Basketball 9-12 co-copt 12. Baseball 10. Mr. Buzzard. FP College Evie Kuehn: Toots. Yearbook 12. French Club 9. Choir 10. Sunrise 10 VoUeybaH 11.12. To Miss Westby. To pronounce my name right. Kelly Laney Carolyn Larson: French Club 9.10. FP Col- lege ToJH. Your own apartment bukiing. To Nancee. Where to next? To Linda. Plenty of men. To Scat. You can do itI Missie Lewis: Hospitality House. YMCA. Tommie Lindblad Lin. Blab. French Club Senior Board. Black history Board. Sopho- 12. Spanish Club 9-11. G.E.T.. P.R.E.P.S. more Board. Basketball 9. FP College Soccer. FP College of St. Thomas. 84 Edward W Lacy: Ed. Student Council. Basketball. FP Cotege and become a pilot Qnd flight engineer. Charles Andrew Laughlin: Chuckie. D.D.N.H.S.. Band 9-12. Senior Board. Track 10.11. FP Northwestern University. To Mr. Zanoni. A shoe that fits. Ann Lund W.W.C.M.S.. 10.11.12 Volleyball 12. FP College. To Louri: Continued Friendship. To M Bob. Andrea Marlin: Area. Are. Math Bridge Program 8-11. Work Program 12. To Miss Wesby; Class time 1st hour. 4th hour make up time. FP Vo- Tech, and Computer Operating. Helen Martineau: SkreU. SkreHen. French and Spanish Club. Gem Club. Homecoming Queen Candidate. Sr. Board. FP College. and an apartment with jm and Chris. Melanie McChesney: Mel. Molly. Clubs: Spanish. PA.S.A.P. 12. W.A.N.A. NHS. St Cm Sec 12. Band 9-12. Soph Brd. Cheer-leading; Football 10-12. Hockey 9-12 copt. 12. Badminton 9-12. FP College Melody McDonald Rachel Meyers Edith. French Club 9-12. Highstepping 11.12. Yearbook 12. Senior Board Softball 10.11, Gymnastics 9.10. Tennis 11. FP To grow my hair long. Larry Miner Lori MiUor Debora Moskal: Deb.Debsy. French Club 10-12. Sailing Club 12. St. Cm. Jr. Brd. P.R.E.P.S.. Yearbook 11.12. volleyball 9-12. Badminton 11.12 FP College. 85 Kim Nagle. Nag Nago Berly Gabs: Spanish 9-11. French 12. Key 12. Urban Arts 10.11. Soccer 10.11. F.P. College Greg Nurnberger Shelia Peterson. Clubs: French 9-12. Spanish 10-11. Sa Jing 12. Co-Pres. NHS 11-12. Senior Board. Yearbook 12. Cheerleading; Football 10-12. Hockey 10-12 Audi Picho Ann Neunsinger Craig Olson, Egg Football 9-12. Copt. 12. Track 10-12. Basketball 12. F.P College. FootboH Richard Philippi Elizabeth Nurnberger Beth. Fat-head Clubs French 9-12. D.W.C.. Hiking. Mon. Night Choir. Jr. Board. Chairman. Student Council 11.12. NHS Track 10. Gymnastics 11. Cheerleading 10-12. Copt 10-12 Nelson Gerard Poguyo Nets. Nelly Gerry Clubs: German 9-10. Hiking 12. Ski 10-12. D.W.C.. D.R.I.P.S.. Student Council 10-12. NHS 12. CC Running 9. Soccer 10-11. Hockey 12. Baseball 9.10.11.12. F.P. College 86 Gabried Pineda Gab Yearbook 9.12. Spanish 9-12. Sating Club 12. Track 10. F.P. College Marie S — A Red Sheafer Barb and Lisa — Lifetime Supply Of Gum Linda Marie Plummer Puka Florida Spanish 9-11. Band 10.12. French 12. NHS Student Council 12. Ms. Snowflake Cand., C.C. Run 10. CC Ski 10-12. Soccer 10-12. Swimming 12. F.P. College JiXPinkney Jippe' German 10-11. Wana. Urban Arts 9.10.11. Band 9-12. Track 9. F.P College Carol Priess Dance-tap. Ballet. Modern Clubs: Blizzard Ski 9.10. Pep 12. G.E. T. 12. Hiking 12, Barbizon Modeling School 10. Like to Act. Ski. Dance. HorseBack Ride. Play Tennis. Paint and Draw J Raftis. Track 10. Newspaper 11.12. To Marie: A Lifetimes Supply Of Ink Pens. To Beth: My Biology Projects To Carolyn: All Memory Items Of BiX Johnson. Pete Henry Randazza Sweetness. Randy Rondu Nationol Spleef Organ.. Football 11.12. Swimming 11. BaseboH 12. F.P. Vermilion College 4. Football. Brooks College of Fashion and Design David A. Pirner Doobie Clubs: French 10-11. Lawn-mowing. Swimming. Schitz Inc.. Hockey 9-11. Coach: Peewee 12. Football 9.10. Band 9.10.12. F.P. Growing Up BUI Pryor. Hockey 11. Baseball 9.10.12. Football 9. F.P College 87 Maureen Roth: F.R.E.A.K., Pres 10. sec tres. 11. Ctubs-French 9-12. Ski 11. Highsteppers 12. St. Cm. 11.12. Debate 9. Yearbook 12. C.C. skiing 9.11. VoSeybaB 9.11. H.C. Attend. 10. To Brian: My wardrobe Carol Rees: Karolski. Cheerleading 10-12. VotleybaH 11.12. Badminton 11.12C.C. skiing 11. 12. Sr. Class sec tres. Clubs: Ski 9-12 N.H.S., Sailing 12. Newspaper. Yearbook. Soph Jr. Brd.. French 9.10. To Gravey: 100 Henrys David Rouma: Roms. Spanish 9-11. Mar-ry'n Sam, Student Council 12. Football 9.10. Hockey 9-12. co-capt. 11.12. Golf 10-12. F.P. College Dave Rigert: Ski Club 11.12. Junior Board Semor Board.Cross-country 10. Wrestling 9.10. F.P. College Chris Reasiand Elizabeth Ann Rinker: Betsy. Key Club 12 German Club 9-11. Cross-country 10. Cross-country skiing 10. Soccer 10-12. F.P. College Beth Marie Ronning: choir 9-11. FP. Mpls. Commumty College. To Ms. Paine An aid to correct papers and staple tests. To Theresa: My little black book of phone numbers Dan Rotenberg Rote. Rhodes. Hiking Club. B.M.O.N.H.S.. Student council V.P. 12. Hockey 11.12. Manager 10. Golf 9-12. F.P. College Jennifer Margaret Roth: Freak, cheerleading 9. Swimming 9. Badminton 9. French Club 9-11. Student Council 11. Highstep-ping 10.11 Co-capt 12. Sr. Class V.P. 88 Carolyn Salmon. Fish. Pluto. Curl. French Club 9-12. N.H.S. 11.12. Band 10. Sr. Board. Gymnastics 9. To Miss Westby: Another Salmon. To Mr. Oliver: A tite-time supply of body paints F.P. College Paul Schaefer: Scrambler. Hockey 9-12. Football 10-12. Baseball 9.10. To Perry: My running talent. To Mr Baxter: Everything from my hockey ability. To Mr. Lynch: AH my schooling things. FP College Rob Schermerhorn. Skrem. Scherm. German Club. N.H.S. 11.12. Track 11.12. Crosscountry skiing 12. FootbaH 12. To Mr. Thomas: AH the homework I never did. F.P. College . . . . John Shulman: Flash. Soccer 9.11. Co- Phitp Schwartzberg: Phi. Schnortzburg. copt 12 Hockey 9.11.12. Baseball9.11.12. French Club. Subbuteo Soccer Chrvc. Soc- eerman Club 9-12. D.D.N.H.S. 11. Pres. 12. cer Track. To Mr. S ellar,: AM my vobme Subbuleo Soccg( CWc, To Mr xter: of Shakespearean Iterature . FP Go to co - mg „ bes, aflect on ia lege and study fne art and cartography enjngs David Siegel: Gull. German Club 9-12, David Sinnott: Ski Club 11.12. Calculus Loren Sivula Cross-country 11.12. Cross-country skiing club 12. Band 9-11.D.D.N.H.S. 11.12. Year-11.12 Track 10-12. FP J. of Wisconsin- book 12. Cross-country 9-10. Cross-coun-Madison. Medical school. Army Reserve try skiing 9-12. Track 9. Tennis 10-12 89 Marie Stephenson. Ree. Sktppy: thick and chunky. Clubs German 9.10. ski 12. saritng 12. G.E.T. sophomore. .. senior boards, cheerleading 11. yearbook 11.12. swimming 7-12. capt. 12. gymnastics 11. C.C. skiing 12. track 9. 10. F.P. College. SamSohaug. Dennis”. Don Juan”. Sonar”. Bonor” swimming pool club, hunting club. zoSk zapping club. caShoun yacht club. Madiine island yacht club, tennis 9. football 9. golf 10 F.P. to settle down.find a girl to rear my children. Nancee Lee Sova. Nanna” French club 10.11.12 G.H. club choir 9. G.E.T.. volleyball 10.11.12 F.P. college to Mia make your high school dreams come true. To Diana my brother jay. To Carolyn a trip to Vanfer hoof. B.C. Canada. Stephenie Stewart Steph. Steve. Shtep French 9.10 Spanish 11.12 Homecoming queen Badmitton 9.12 C.C. skiing ? FP to meet Wink Martindale in person. To the senior class even the fools get lucky sometimes. Martha BardweU Stokes: Puka. Marthie. Clubs: German 9-12. French 10-12. ACCC 11.12. Freak 11.12 treat 11.12N.H.S. 11.12 soph, board, cc running, cc skiing. 9-12. captain 12. frock 9-12. soccer 11. urban arts 9. F.P. con. Cal. to be Solid Gold danc- 90 Lida Stoner Marykay Sura Lisa Sutherland Drew Swanson Dan Taylor Cindy Ann Tormanen: FP vo-tech. St Cloud computer operator.. Patrick Townfey: Pinya. Swim pool, beer tasters, hunting, zoik zapping and schitz clubs Student Council 11. Football 9.10 Golf 10. FP. surf forcaster for orange county California. James Whitney TuthiB: Whit H.T.C. 12 W.HA. 9-12 S.L.O.B. LaCross 10.11 yachting 12 F.P. travel to Lynchberg Tern. College U.of M. My music to Dave Hedy. Lauri Viebahn: VoUeybaU 11.12; Track 10. Badminton 12. Clubs: french 9.10. Ski 9-12. Soiling 12. N.H.S.. Newspaper 11.12. Jr. Brd.. Squash 9-12. To Mr. Thomas: A good set of jokes. To Carol: A shipment of anthropoids. FP College. Traveling Brian Thompson: S.P.L.E.E.F. dub Student cni: Football 9.10 hockey 9-10 baseball 9 F.P. coil To Zanoni: a steel brush. To Artie: A headsfap. To Manning: a how to pronounce the English language book. AUca Trebtoske: Treb. C.C. Spanish 11.12. voUybaH 10.12 F.P. to go to College, have a wild, exciting life. To Miss Westby my good grammar Mike Wanner 91 Joe Walsh Rachel Washington. From K.C. can you digit. Cool K.C. Kim. Serious Three-Alice. Linda. Rachel. FP To go into broadcasting. I leave to the students of West High good advice, go to another school. Pat Weber: Ernst. Clubs: German 9.10 Cal-cutas 12Sr. Brd. A.C.C.A. 10.11.12 Track 9-11. capt. 12C.C. Skiing 10.11 C.C. running 9.10 Football 12 Hockey Mgr. 12 FP College at St. Thomas and relaxation. Mike Wei er: Zoe. Clubs: French 9-12 Etta WifUams Luna Wilson S.P.L.EE.F. 9-12 Swimming Pool 10-12 Yearbook 9-12 FP College etc. Barbara Jeanne Zemek: Bea. Bobs. Clubs: Karen Zemek: Korre. Mucky. Clubs: Ger- French 10-12 G.E.T. Art 9-12 Student man 9 French 10.11 Student Council 10 Council 10.11 Jr. Brd Sr. Brd. Yr. book 12. Track 8.9.10 C.C. Running 9.10 C.C. Skiing Swimming 9-11. capt. 12 Badminton 9-12. 9.10 C. T.C. 11.12 FP To be a great danc- er. 92 JUNIORS The junior class showed tremendous spirit throughout the year. Juniors are often seen cheering on the teams here at West. Next year they are planning on participating more as well as attending various activities. One activity that is sweeping through the junior class is chewing. Juniors are sometimes heard saying dip time! or dip, dip, dip! If one is not familiar with this new pastime, ask any junior. I'm sure they would gladly explain. The PSATS won't soon be forgotten by these Westies. Firecrackers had shaken up the concentration of the test takers as well as the rest of the student body and faculty. The juniors have almost completed their long journey to seniorhood. One more year and they will be facing life outside of West High. Will they make it? Only time will tell. 95 Tim Adams Kathi Altonen Bis Anderson Chris Arisian Jeonnine Balfour Theresa star Benivides Lauri Baztnet Eden Bart Bjorkstrand 96 Pamela Baker Kevin Buckhalton Jayne Bueide Peter Buetted Alan DeFrance Heidi Deatrick Lisa Cotton Tammy Burks Ben Clemence Roxanne Cody Sue Charles Cathy Cargil Angela Carlson Laura Clark Travis Demers Sandy Side Bin Findorff ' S' ,i Dave Eiowson Shawn Fancy Pony Fosu a Lisa Fasching Mike Deyo Steven Filek Lenne FaieHa Janet GridSey Jennifer DeRoche Meg Dun Keith Eberl Rodney Griffin Chris Goodmarson Heidi Gvstavson Deana Gaddy Lavra Goetz Andy Gratz Alec Gross Gretchen Hockley Mike HaH Pat Hall Brenda Hanson Anne Hathaway 99 Amy Housman Egan Haugesag John Hiatt Jenni Noising Roger Hylen Alex Kagan Mohamed Kasstm Amy Kephart Amy Kramer Lee Krislov Conrad Kunz Adam Johnson John Johnson Kim Mahhng John Marcos Jeff Market 100 LeeRoy Marsyla Dawn Martin Jennifer Martin David Martinson WiHiam McKissic Mara Markin Chris Metier Brenda Moseng Marvin NeumH er Lorna Noronha Erik Odiand LeAnn Oetke Gala Oliver Tony Okveri Wendi Olson Liza Paguyo 101 Carol Parker Mark Peterson jm Pussmussen Elizabeth Richey Chris Pimpson Kim Picux Dawn Poss Steve Potman Daniel Pyweck Dawn Sacheck Van Sargent Anna Schermerhorn Jim Schlemmer Perry Smith Sheree Stacker 102 Ben Stokes Sara Streitz Danny Swanson Jeff Triemert Tom Triemert Jim Truman Meghan Welsh Michael Wagner Shawn Wallace 103 SOPHOMORES The sophomores showed their superb spirit everyday in alt possible ways at West this year. The energetic, sparkling youths earned their recognition through their newly found athletic and academic success. The extra homework from biology and geometry classes failed to discourage them. The freshman shyness had completely disappeared. The sophs, silly with enthusiasm, added laughter and life to the halls. Sometimes one can hear sophomores bragging about their great class. When they are seniors will West be ready for such outrageously energetic authority in 1984? 104 Marcus Alston Liz Andrews Robin Arradando Amy Atchinson Brian AxeR Andrea Betts Elizabeth Bokman Joe Booher Sandy Bower Eric Brantmgham 106 Rebecca Brown Kari Brunes John Bueide Curt Bulthuis Deborah Barlow Toby Butler Bin Cortstrom Debbie Carroll Rick Ceste Steve Cody Adam Chase Peter Conery Jan Cornelius Annette Cotton Chris Curtiss Juanita David 107 Douglas Dempsey Adrienne Diercks Lisa Dorumsgaard Lynette Douglas Valerie Downing Dan Flanigan Carl Ftink Chad Foehrtnger Jutie Gaddy Daphne Gaines Laverne Hadley 108 Sharon Halvorson Beth Heidenreich Joe Hendren M Hentges Carolyn Hester Ann lbs Ched thme Ellen Hirshfield Felicia Hyatt Sara Isaac JHi Jackson 109 Andy Johnson Dan Johnson Kristi Johnson Lee Johnson Todd Keating Kenny Keely Teresa Kothoff Bob Lender Diane Lorenz MicheHe Mahoney Shawn Mahoney Kim Mackey 110 Joy Marchenko Brett Masica Rodney Massey Pete M9osovich Jell Mtnneti Rebecca Mitchet) Rhonda Mont eon Emily Morgan Bob Morris Randy Nesteby Tim Norum Jenny Nurnberger Gary Olgatn Nikki Oliver David Otkon Elizabeth Porker JuHe Peacock Jodi Picho Jason Pinkney Dave Opsohl Lisa Rainey Dominic Rigert Christa Rogers Bridget Ronnei Jeff Rorman 111 Ekssa Rotman Chris Rowland Michele Savoge Fred Schaefer Paul Schwartzberg Katie Sewell Pad Siegel Carolyn Sledge Annette Smith Christina Smith Cindy Smith Romefa Somatoh James Sorenson Pod Stately 112 Troy Vlahos Jon WaoSk Lisa Walker Roger Was David Wicklund 113 Chris YueiS FRESHMEN The Freshman class once again displayed their rookieness to the upperclass Westies by forgetting their homecoming sign, becoming tongue tied during two bits and showing up at dances first. Going through a year of trial and error, they finally looked to the Seniors, who gave them the guidence they needed to eventually become sophomores. 115 Tim Ahberg Kevin Alston Autumn Anderson Tony Anderson Richard Atkins Marcia Babcock Eydie Bolcos Mia Beaulieu Mary Bell Brian Benard Kris Birklid Sarah BirkUd Steve Block David Boyd 116 Margarete Burde Suzanne CadweH Mickey Carraher Earl Carter Anne Cherne Chris Chorn Tom Chcrske Ray Christy Shary Cohen Michelle demon Pam Christy Earl Douglas Geraldine Drum Jason Douglas Sonja Erickson 117 Steve Fern Carey Foster Terry Freemen John Funk Mott Gafk Jon Goretz Morion Gilchrist Don Grewe Kris Hanson Louise Hardy Tracy Hardy Margaret Harrison Valerie Horpoie Janice Haws Audrey Heard Jill Jacobson 118 Anthony Jackson Lisa James Leah Jenkins Jason Jones Angela Johnson Erica Johnson Alan Krohuke Eyvonne Johnson Tim Johnson Jonathln Johnson Connie Krouse Mary Kukar Gina Landeen Debra Laslev Karen Lazaretti Jon Lerner Matt Lokowich Craig Mort Kathleen Mason Meridel Maxine Maggie May Marcus McDonald Gary McGill EzeH McKissic Jason Miner Billy Moroin Paul Morain Trina Miller Patrisha Mitchell Roseanne Miller Jennie Morgan 120 Tim Morgan 7 year plan Enk Mors tad Noomi Munzner Owen Murphy Denis Novak Gordon Nyenhuis Denise Obermeyer Deanna Oibekson Micheol CHqum Jon Olson Sherri Orr Paul Paguyo Dory Patria Stephanie Pepera Heidi Petterson JiPhMps Lucy Pirner Kety Radermacher Paul Rees Zolton Ritch Sean Roderborn Jane Roonrad Annette Ross David Roth Ken Scheneman Lisa Schleisman Mary Schrobtigen Jenny Schultz Ron Schwartz Mike Rurdy Bob Scott Martina Scott David Shuknan Jean Schmidt Baron Stnkerfiefd Alexandria Siverston 122 Carrie Smith David Smith Pamela Snaza Brijkumar Somatah Theresa Stenerson Jett Thatacker Denise Thomas Greg Thomas Traci Thompson Greg Thurin Joe Truman Joe Waolk Jolene Waalk Heather Wallace Pauline Wetter 123 Paul wm Alan Williams Chris Wilson Sam Woelem Mike Wolfe 1912 1921 1937 West High, opened in 1908, is closing after seventy-four years. Many changes have occured at West throughout those years. In 1928 the rear addition of the building was built to accommodate a larger student body. 1978 saw the addition of the new gymnasium. The last four years have also seen great changes. West's student population has decreased from 1,143 in 1978 to 750 in 1982. Teachers have come and gone. Most importantly this last year has seen a resurge of spirit and unity in the school. West students have carried on as always through all these changes. They've preservered West High traditions and prepared themselves for their adult lives. West High has always played an important role in its students lives, and all will mourn its dosing. 1942 THE WEST STUDENT OR STUDENTUS ATUS WESTUS La De Da Bags under eyes from late hours of homework Dip pouch Sore biceps from carrying oh-so-many books Stomach contents: 22 chocolate pudding pops The book of rude and disgusting noises Pocket contents: 47c in change, practice schedule and an excuse slip Sore legs and fallen arches from having a locker in the basement and all classes on third floor. 132 Brain bulging with new knowledge on hockey team Ears throbbing from too many loud concerts and stereos A happy heart from four years very well spent Displays school spirit Contains: undone homework. 12 notes to friends and vogue Stomach contains: nothing this week Stain on Jeans incurred from collision with a freshman with grape pop. 133 Gold, flaking ballet slippers PA IRONS Minneapolis Only California Style Body Building and Boxing Gym for Women and Men OLYMPIA GYM THURSTON JEWELERS PAUL WILLIAMS TIRE LANGFORD ELECTRIC JAY KLINE CHEVROLET MOHN'S LAMPTRICIAN SHOP HENNIPEN LAKE LIQUORS SHIPLEY'S DINEPS DPAKE AND JACQUARD DISCO BABY EGG AND I GRIFFIN JEWELPS PEX HARDWARE TEAM ELECTRONICS MARCH 4TH DAVID HACKLEY ALLEN F. 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