Big Lake High School - Laker Yearbook (Big Lake, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1979 volume:

LAKER 1979 BIG LAKE HIGH SCHOOL BIG LAKE, MN VOLUME 21 -rr .— � When fleeted qreatres� 2 Close that door and get back in here! Things go better with Coke Devoting spare time to get ready for class DEDICA TION The 1979 Senior class and Big Lake Annual Staff would like to dedicate our Laker to Mr. Chuck Heitz. Mr. Heitz has taught at Big Lake High School for nine years as our Industrial Arts teacher. Due to his dedication he has opened a new dimension in the minds of many young ambitious students. And for this we will always be grateful. The annual staff would like to take this opportunity to give special thanks to Mr. Heitz for his teaching and involvement in photography. For without this new knowledge many of the pictures in this annual would not have been available. Thanks Mr. Heitz, for EVERYTHING! More than a teacher a Friend 3 IT’S ALL BEHIND ... ... FOR THE CLA SS OF CLASS COLORS: CLASS FLOWERS: Blue and Silver Cream Carnation and Light Green Rose CLASS MOTTO: I am not afraid of tomorrow for I have seen yesterday and I love today. William Allen White CLASS SONG: I GOT A NAME Like the pine trees lining the winding road, I've got a name; I've got a name. Like the singing bird and the croaking toad, I've got a name; I've got a name, And I carry it with me like my daddy did, but I'm living the dream that he kept hid. (Chorus) Movin' me down the hiway Rollin' me down the hiway Movin' ahead so life won't pass me by Like the north wind whistlin' down the sky, I've got a song; I've got a song. Like the whippoorwill and the baby's cry. I've got a song, I've got a song, And I carry it with me and I sing it loud, if it gets me nowhere, I'll go there proud. (Chorus) (Instrumental) And I'm gonna go there free. Like the fool I am and I'll always be, I've got a dream; I've got a dream. They can change their minds but they can't change me, I've got a dream; I've got a dream. Oh, I know I could share it if you'd want me to, if you're going my way, I'll go with you. (Chorus) Norman Gimbel 4 Calvin Anderson Sharon Arneson Carl T. Aubol, Jr. Sharia Bauman Brad Berntson John Blake William Bott Kathie Buckley Mel Christianson Sherrilyn Coash Joanne Cogger 5 Diane Dearborn Dawn Driessen Mel Enger Michael A. Eull Lee J. Fischer Charlie Gotzian Suzanne V. Grant Greg R. Haberman Bruce Harris Julie Hartigan Christopher A Hary Connie Hayes Terry Holz Lorrie Hurlbert Shawn W Koester Deb Leslie Daniel J. Loegering John Koppi Dan McConnell Katherine Mathison Chuck Maurer Dave Maurer John Meltzer 7 First row: left to right, Friendliest' Cary Krai, Tom Wilts Biggest Flirt Deb Leslie, Randy Zwilling; Second row: Most Artistic': Julienne Mertens, Kim Schaapveld, Book- worm' Connie Hayes, John Meltzer, 'Junk Food Junky': Tammy Swanson, Dave Quinn, 'Class Skipper': Kathy Buckley, Dave Moses; Third row Most Individualistic Sue Grant, Craig Rasmussen; Biggest Spender': Sharia Bauman, Jeff Nagorski, Class Jock': Chris Miller, Bill Miller, Nicest Smile' Marcia Panayotoff, Mel Enger. Fourth row Best Dressed' Carol Ross, Shawn Koester, Most Likely to Succeed': Dawn Driessen, Terry Holz, 'Couple Most Likely to Marry’ Lorrie Hurlbert, Bruce Harris, Talks the Most Says the Least' Angie Poirier, John Koppi; Shyest': Leslie Tomlinson, Cal Anderson, Biggest Brownoser' Kathy Mathison, Lee Fischer, Most Comical': Julie Hartigan Dan McConnell Dave Moses 10 Carol Ross Kim Schaapveld Mary Schneider Angela Hicks Serflaten n Top: Jr High Royalty Kim Peacock and Troy Brenteson, Sr. High Royalty Chris Miller and Tom Wilts, Jr. Attendants Chanty Fretty and Chad Brenteson Center Left King Candidates L to R, John Koppi Bill Miller, Tom Wilts, Shawn Koester and Dan McConnell. Center Right: Queen Candidates, L to R, Marcia Panayotoff, Dawn Driessen, Sharia Bauman, Carol Ross, and Chris Miller Left: Homecoming Royalty 1978 13 Big Lake High School Homecoming week began on Monday September 25th. Dress-up day was the official start of the week and following was the coronation of our Queen Chris Miller and King Tom Wilts. Tuesday started with the royalty reigning over the festivities of four student faculty volleyball games in which the men faculty were champs. Also on Tuesday was T-shirt day and a victory by our Hornet volleyball team. Grub day on Wednesday, Wild and Crazy day on Thursday with an exciting hayride at night. Friday led everyone to wear Blue and Gold and attend the pep fest. Then finally the undefeated Hornets won their fifth straight game of the season over St. John's Prep 19- 6. The Homecoming week ended with the traditional semi-for- mal dance, featuring Josh . Top Left: Hornets Coming through Top Right: NOBODY sits on the bench at 61 Center Far Left: Sharia, It's their ball, Marcia!'' Marcia: $?! Center Left: What form! What grace! What Legs! Right Center: All show and no go They lost. Center far Right: Homecoming Intensity Bottom left: Lee Fischer paves the way for quarterback Bill Miller during a Homecoming victory Bottom Right: Three Hornets plow a prep-Fischer, Wold, Maurer during a Hornet 19-6 win. Right: Straight to the top to a Homecoming victory. Below: Lakettes provide an enthusiastic pepfest performance be- fore the game. Right Center: It's just a halftime snack!'' Above: Strike up the band! Right Fourth quarter tension . sack that quarterback as the others look on . . 16 FOOTBALL 'We're great in '78 and going to State' read the cheerleader's sign on the old Standard Station window. The Hornets missed go- ing to State by one game, but no one would deny our team was great, posting our best record ever, 8-1. The record was good for 2nd place in the GRC and earned a rating of 9th in the State by the AP. The Hornets racked up 7 consecutive victories before suf- fering their lone loss to Sartell. The explosive offense set several school records and several conf. records utilizing the Triple Option attack. Although the rushing game was one of the best in the school's history, it was the pass that provided the greatest threat. QB Bill Miller completed 104 passes (Conf. Rec.) for 1324 yds. and 12 TD's. End Dan Loegering caught 41 of those passes for 638 yds. (Both Conf. Rec.). Wide re- ceivers, Brad Thomas, Roger Loegering and Bill Smith accounted for most of the other receptions. The senior offensive line of Bruce Harris, Randy Zwilling, Brad Berntson, Lee Fischer and Shawn Ko- ester, gave running backs John Koppi and Tom Wilts excellent blocking all season long. The defense recorded an amazing 5 shutouts in 9 games and gave up a stingy total of 40 pts. all season. Smaller than their op- ponents, the Hornets would 'bend, but not break' often coming up with big plays in critical situations to turn the ball over to the of- fense. Few fans will ever forget the 20-13 overtime win at Hold- ingford when the defense stopped the Huskers twice from inside the one foot line to preserve the victory. Linebacker Tom Wilts led the team in tackles for the season and was BL's first player chosen to the WCCO all state team of the week. Miller, Wilts, D. Loegering and Berntson were selected as members of the All Conference Team. Hornet Spirit after an OT victory against Holdmgford Varsity Football, L to R 1st Row, Dean Skoog Dean Springer Randy Zwilling. Tom Wilts, Dave Maurer, Bill Miller, Bruce Harris, John Koppi, Shawn Koester, Brad Ber- ntson, Lee Fischer, Dan Loegering 2nd Row, Dave VanHee, Brad Thomas, Jeff Huggett, Greg Fi- scher, Bruce Aubol, Mark Wold, Roger Loegering, Bubba Smith, John Ko- scisko, Tim Kollar 3rd Row, Coach Muir, Curt Angell, Jerome Kollar. Tom Behm, Brian Ber- ntson, Ed King, Jim Stem, Dale Aleckson, mgr 20 VA RSI TV SCORES BL 14 Becker 0 BL 34 Onamia 0 BL 20 Holdingford 13 BL 34 Isle 0 BL 19 St. John's Prep 6 BL 14 Royalton 0 BL 20 Pierz 6 BL 0 Sartell 15 BL 21 Ogilvie 0 Jr High, L to R 1st Row, Russ Lumley, Denny Meltzer, Kevin Gallus. David Monson, Danny Holtan, Craig McDowall. Tony Woolhouse, Bernie Miller, Todd Lund 2nd Row. Kevin Loegermg, Mike VanHee. Bruce Folkens. Daniel Borchardt, Scott Hayes, Brian Folkens, Paul Stem, Ron Swanson 3rd Row, Coach Heitz, Doug Muir, Karth Mitchell, Vic Olson. Troy Brenteson, Steve Gruber, Scott Stemke, Todd Cox, Kevin Leslie Brad Berntson ready to sack Becker QB John Koppi stiff arms an Ogilvie Lion Bill Miller throws the pass as Tom Wilts goes in for the block Dan Loegermg catches a TD pass for a 34-0 win over Isle 21 VOLLEYBALL The 1978 Big Lake Volleyball team had a good year from the standpoint of im- provement, moving to a season record of 6-8 with wins over Becker, Kimball, St. Johns (2), Onamia and Foley. Probably the highlight of the season was the Isle game with Big Lake coming within one point of winning; beating Isle in two games and taking the match. Both teams played well offensively and defensively with Shelly Lemonds and Chris Miller doing outstanding jobs for Big Lake. A final highlight of the season was the selection of Chris Miller and Dawn Dries- sen to the All-Conference Team, with hon- orable mention going to Shelly Lemonds for the second time in as many years. Coach Rosengren shows soph- omore Dana Westrum how to set' the ball. Varsity Team: Stand- ing, I to r: Coach Rose- ngren, Tammy Swan- son (bookkeeper), Sheri Smith, Laurie Peterson, Sue Schaap- veld, Chen Middle- stadt (stats), Pam 0r- rock (mgr ). Kneeling, I to r: Chns Miller, Sherry Peterson, Shelly Lemonds, Deb Bower, Dawn Dnessen. 22 B' Squad: Standing, I to r: Sue Hayes, Synde Miller, Vicky Davis, De- nise McDowall, Mary Kollar, Pam Orrock (mgr.). Kneeling, I to r: Barb Forsythe, Wendi Brenteson, Dana Westrum, Cindy Wold, Annette Dearborn, Julia Reed. Chns Miller uses one arm for balance and the other to return the ball during BL's first volley- ball competition of the season against Monti. Dawn Driessen goes up for a spike during competition between BL and the Becker BULLDOGS. Jr. High: VC Squad) Standing, I to r: Coach Thiele, Deb Skoog, Angie Johnson, Pam Stem, Rita Woolhouse, Lon Baumgart. Kneeling, I to r: Nancy McMullen, Diane Bower, Marsha Nolden, Deb Bebo, Leea Kamletz, Julie Springer THE GIRLS WITH SPIRIT 1st Row. Top to Bottom Deb Leslie, Molly Leger. Barb Forsythe, Jean Hurlbert, Brenda Swanson, Diana Maurer, Karen Panayotoff, Sue Hurlbert, Kelly Scnbner 2nd Row, Jenny McNabb, Sherry Peterson, Kathy Mathison, Lonnie Rose, Deb Bolin, Julia Reed, Deb Bower Wendy Brenteson, Cindy Wold 24 A team B B : Top Tammy Swanson. 2nd Row, Carol Lumley, Marcia Panayotoff, Angie Poirier. 3rd Row, Connie Hayes, Chris Miller Bottom Dawn Dnessen Wrestling L to R : Lome Hurlbert, Carol Ross, Sharia Bauman A team F.B Front Row. L to R: Julie Hartigan, Connie Hayes Val Hayes Back Row, Sharia Bauman. Shame Harris, Marcia Panayotoff 25 B team B B L to R: Dawn Pavlik, Jody Kordash, Shelly Nass, Toni Flicek, Julie Pavlik B team F B L to R Top: Ronda Hansen, Becky Meyer Bottom: Dawn Loven, Jodi Earney, Teresa Miller, Shelly Nass. 26 Jr. High F B L to R 1st Row, Lisa Skinner Kathy Johnson 2nd Row, Lori Moshier, Prima Fowler .3rd Row, Wendy McConnell, Nettie Danzl, Patty Haling 4th Row, Cindi McConnell Mary Krai, Jane Bouley C team B B L to R Top to Bottom Lori Moshier, Wendy McConnell, Nettie Danzl, Cindi McConnell, Mary Krai, Patty Haling. 27 DISTRICT 19-A RUNNER UP ... BOYS BASKETBALL 'The Big Lake Blitz', 'The Hustlin' Hornets', 'The Mighty Sting' . . . any one of these nicknames accu- rately describe the 1978-79 Hornet Basketball team, but heard most often was 'The Best Team Ever' which it was! Many, many things highlighted the season-a win over Sartell, a record 105-51 win over Onamia, a 9-1 conference record, an 18-3 record overall, and Bill Miller and Mark Oltmanns hitting the 1,000 point mark. All of this made the Hornets winners. They were crowned Conference Champs, District 19-A Runner-up and were rated 8th in the State by the Associated Press. The best way to say congratulations to this team is in the way Larry Larson of the Sherburne County Star put it. 'They had an excellent season . . . one to remember . . . we're going to miss them.' A' Team, front, I to r Bruce Harris, Dave and Chuck Miller (Ballboys), Brian Reed Standing: Tim Hayes, Mgr, Coach Muir, Coach Bruns, Dave Swanson, Mgr Row 1 Mark Oltmanns, Mark Wold, Terry Holz, Mel Enger Row 2 Dan Loegenng, Bill Smith, Roger Loegermg Row 3: Wayne Enger Bill Miller Top: Bill Bott 7th grade; I to r: Kevin Leslie, Todd Cox, Troy Brenteson, Dan Bor- chardt, Coach Anderson, Paul Stem, Doug Muir, Chris Iverson, Berme Miller. 8th grade; I to r: Tom Nagorski, Terry Carlson, Kevin Loegermg, Bruce Folkens, Scott Hayes, Coach Anderson, Dale Struffert, Brian Folkens, Mike Van Hee, Dave Collins. B' Team; kneeling, I to r. Jim Stem, Marv Sobama, Jeff Huggett, Chuck VanderVenter, Bryan Nelson, Jeff Borchardt, Dave Van Hee, Curt Angell. Standing: Wayne Enger, Rick Lemonds, Greg Fischer, Tim Kollar. Dan Woolhouse, Rick Skoog, Coach Muir. VARSITY SCORES BL 62 Foley 49 BL 58 Maple Lake 50 BL 63 Monticello 53 BL 64 Sartell 56 BL 69 St. John's 58 BL 80 Ogilvie 59 BL 86 STMA 64 BL 58 Rockford 37 BL 86 Royalton 41 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Quaterfinals Semi-finals Finals BL 57 Becker 56 BL 75 Becker 67 BL 62 Isle 48 BL 77 Pierz 68 BL 61 Holdingford 73 BL 53 St. John's 49 BL 92 Crosier 59 BL 105 Onamia 51 BL 51 Monticello 65 BL 62 Holdingford 57 BL 48 Cathedral 44 Bl 63 Albany 67 29 2 3 4 SUB-DISTRICT CHAMPS . .. GIRLS BASKETBALL A Team: Clockwise from Left Sheri Smith, Shelly Lemonds, Barb Forsythe, Synde Miller, Dana Westrum, Laurie Peterson, Ann Stem, Val Hayes, Ten Lem- onds, Coach Thiele, Pam Orrock, Mgr., Jean Hurlbert, Mgr., Coach Campbell. Improvement, confidence and excitement were the by-words that the Hornet Girls Basketball team went by this season. This years team set a 9-12 mark ... a record for wins of any Girls Basketball team at Big Lake. Included in these wins is the Sub-District Cham- pionship. Seeded 5th out of 6 teams the varsity put together their best ball playing and swept thru the tournament by beating «3 seeded Becker 57- 56 in triple overtime and handling Sartell 46-42 to bring home the championship trophy. The 10 girls played with poise and determination . . . with vic- tory coming even sweeter as both Becker and Sar- tell had beaten the Hornets in the regular season. The Hornets were led by 3 time All-Conf. center, Shelly Lemonds who averaged 21 pts. and 18 rebounds a game. The 6'2 Junior highlighted the season by breaking her own school scoring with a 34 pt. outburst against cross-river rival Monticello. Averaging 13 pts. and 9 rebounds a game was the girl known as the best defensive player on the team, Sophomore forward Laurie Peterson, Pete followed Lemonds in most categories and was also given Conference Honorable Mention. Ju- nior guard Ann Stein contributed 3 double-figure games and desire to improve while Val Hayes, also a Junior, had one of the best eyes for free throws. Rounding out the starters was Sophomore guard Dana Westrum who led the team in assists and steals. Again, numbers on the team meant most of the pressure went to the starting five, but with a solid bench of Freshmen coming up and experienced Sophomores and Juniors the Hornets can look for- ward to an even better season. B Team Clockwise from Left: Cindy Waite, Mary Kollar, Sheri Smith, Chen Middlestadt, Coach Thiele, Ten Lemonds. Barb Forsythe, Denise McDowall, Vicky Davis, Jean Hurlbert, Mgr , Pam Orrock, Mgr Center: Synde Miller Row 1: (L to R) B Johnson, L. Middlestadt, K Johnson, J Kordash, W McConnell, J. Atkinson, A Brown, R Danzl Row 2. M Krai, L. Moshier, K Peacock, L Anthony, P. Stem, Coach Anderson, K Peter- son, A. Johnson, R. Woolhouse. L Baumgart, B Maurer VARSITY SCORES BL 41 Monti 59 BL 42 Holdingford 45 BL 35 Kimball 46 BL 46 Isle 68 BL 38 Sartell 44 BL 56 Royalton 23 BL 45 STMA 40 BL 60 Pierz 74 BL 37 Royalton 40 BL 38 Holdingford 50 BL 46 Becker 61 BL 57 St. John's 39 BL 41 Ogilvie 38 BL 70 St. John's 28 BL 43 Becker 63 BL 53 Rockford 39 BL 46 Onamia 45 BL 50 Monti 55 SUB-DISTRICTS Semi-finals BL 57 Becker 56 30T Finals BL 46 Sartell 42 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Quarterfinals BL 40 Upsala 68 31 Coach Schmidt leads the team In Pre-Season body building. Varsity (L to R): Cal Anderson, Lee Fischer, John Koppi, Dennis Gerke, Jim Bring, Brian Meltzer, Mel Christianson, Russ Bring Dale Aleckson, Steve Meltzer, Mark White, John Hartigan. Center: Coach Schmidt 32 WRESTLING The Big Lake Wrestler's have accomplished the ultimate goal in interscholastic sports. This goal has been sought by every activity and coach in the world. It took the entire year to achieve this goal, finally occur- ring in the finals of the district 19 tournament. This goal was the developing of a team. Big Lake now has a Wrestling team. The combination of ef- fort, hard work and the desire to help other members of the team has made the 1978-79 wrestling season a success. Scores do not always deter- mine the success of a program, although they do indicate when individuals are working as a team. Our dual meet record of 0-5 indicates no success, but the amount of mat points scored indicates hope for the future of wrestling at Big Lake High School. I was always told that there would be days like this. VARSITY SCORES BL 20 Onamia 44 BL 18 Ogilvie 42 BL 25 Onamia 34 Crosier BL 15 Isle 42 BL 23 St. John's 31 Prep 33 B Team (Lto R) Row 1: Denny Meltzer, Steve Davis, Tom Behm, Steve Gruber, Russ Lumley Row 2: Dean Springer, Steve Leslie, John Meltzer, Tim Taylor, Joel Aleckson, Coach Schmidt. GYMNASTICS The 78-79 Gymnastic season began with much enthusiasm. This year the team had three coaches to help them adding a Jr. High coach. The season record was 5-6 (8-2, B team) with many meets ending very close including a loss to Maple Lake by only .15 of a point. Individual ef- forts for the year, as far as a team, included: Sue Hayes, first in bars and all-around; Michelle Kee- ler, first in floor-ex; and Cindy Wold, first in total team points with 230.35 team points. For the first time in BLHS Gymnastic history, four girls went on to Sectionals by placing in the top 15 on their respective pieces at Sub-sectionals (the most that ever went before was one). Those Gymnasts that competed at Sectionals were: Sue Hayes, bars; Sherry Peterson, bars; Sue Mayer, vault; and Cindy Wold, vault and all-around. Plac- ing highest at Sectionals were Cindy Wold, 14th in all-around and Sue Hayes, 15th on bars. Most of the girls on the varsity and B teams plan to attend lessons this summer. We look for even greater success in the season to come. Sectional competitors Sue Hayes, above and Cindy Wold, right, do their thing 34 1978-79 Gymnasts Row 1: Jane Bouley, Prima Fowler, Ronda Hansen, Tammy Johnson, Sue Hayes, Deb Bebo, Chris Bouley. Row 2 Kar- lene Mitchell, Mgr, Sue Meyer, Julia Reed, Kathy Mathison, Dawn Loven, Donna LeVoir, Cindy Wold, Val Mertens, Karen Panayotoff. Mgr Row 3: Coach Rosengren, Diane Bower, Melaney Skoog, Dena Pichelman, Sherry Peterson, Becky Meyer. Michelle Keeler, Diana Maurer, Shame Harris, Coach Rahne. Not Pictured Coach Mari Boggs. Coach Rosengren and only Senior Kathy Mathison VARSITY SCORES BL 73.0 Monticello 72.9 BL 80.8 STMA 84.05 BL 87.5 Kimball 66.15 BL 88.5 Elk River 90.15 BL 75.15 Maple Lake 75.3 BL 76.75 Sartell 97.4 BL 79.3 Maple Lake 70.6 BL 77.3 Lester Prairie 84.4 BL 78.85 Rockford 63.5 BL 78.7 Delano 69.6 BL 89.8 Annandale 93.55 SUB-SECTIONALS BL 84.8 5th place SK 1, £ 1 q J 7 9 36 Sno-Daze 1979 began in a way different from all other Sno- Dazes'. The traditional coronation of our King and Queen was held between the girls' basketball games. King Dan McConnell and Queen Dawn Driessen were crowned that night and the girls added to the festivities by defeat- ing Ogilvie. Tuesday saw many different kinds of groups as it was costume day. Clowns, cowboys and Indians even back to the 50's. Wednesday was a day that could make some go crazy because nothing anyone wore matched, so it was rightly called Clash day. Thursday brought us victory and defeat. The Boys basketball beat Becker but the girls suffered a loss. Sno-Daze ended a little sonner than expected: Because of the weather. School was called off on Friday and so was the big game and the long awaited dance. De- spite all of this confusion Sno- Daze 1979 was still one of the best ever ! Front Row L to R Dawn Dries- sen, Deb Leslie Carol Ross Con- nie Hayes, Cary Krai Back Row L to R Dan McConnell Mel Enger John Blake Bill Miller Randy Zwillmg Before the coronation. Connie Hayes and Bill Miller Cary Krai and Randy Zwillmg SnO OaZ£ We flO DdZe Weefc } mt. ■vqV L to R Cary Krai. Connie Hayes, Carol Ross, Deb Leslie, Queen Dawn Driessen King Dan McConnell Mel Enger, John Blake Bill Miller Randy Zwilling uesm A good coach needs concentration, determination and a GOOD STRONG BENCH!!! ‘Patty cake, patty cake. Baker's man Mel and Dan wait for the “kill 38 Cheri learns to NEVER have a Birthday on the day of a concert. The Planet Feud” pitted the Coneheads against the Loud Family aps 11 rmz KOMSuar In the beginning there was the Fanfare Dear Liz provided interesting and funny answers to many questions Craig tells what it is like when Mrs Kerns is at the wheel 39 SR BAND Row 1: (L to R) Chris Bouley, Sue Hurlbert, Lonnie Rose, Marcia Panayotoff, Tammy Swanson, Tricia Wronski, Donna LeVoir, Anita Holz. Row 2. Dave Swanson, Brenda Swanson, Connie Hayes, Sharia Bauman, Deb Bohn, Val Hayes, Shame Harris, Bryan Nelson, Cal Anderson. Row 3: Lome Hurlbert, Shelly Lemonds, Chert Middlestadt, Mel Enger, Lee Fischer, Randy Gramsey, John Blake. Karen Pan- ayotoff, Dana Westrum, Brian Meltzer Row 4 Brian Reed, Kurt Mathison, Bill Bott, Mark Wold, Terry Holz, Dave Quinn, Bruce Aubol, Steve Leslie, Dean Springer, Tim Hayes. Row 5: Mr. Kerns, Craig Ebel, Scott Ross, Sue Borst, Doug McConnell, Laurie Peterson, Came Van- derVenter, Tim Taylor Not Pictured: Carl Aubol, Dawn Driessen, Julie Hartigan, Deb Leslie, Chris Miller, Karlene Mitchell, Angie Poirier, Betty Poirier, Mary Schneider, Wendy Reierson, Lorn Werner. DISTRICT WINNER BAND BAND BAND BA N D Music, Whatever sound or structure it may assume, Remains meaningless unless it touches a receiving mind. Donna LeVoir (left) and Anita Holz, Star rated Flute Oboe Duet 40 JR BAND Row 1: (L to R) Sue Hayes, Marilyn Gramsey, Lori Iverson, Pam Stem, Tom Flicek, Mark LaDew. Jane Bouley, Lisa Kronbeck, Maggie Wronski, Barb Forsythe Row 2. Dena Pichleman, Jodi Earney, Diane Gotzian, Renee Olson, Nancy McMullen, Steve Meltzer, Joe Peterson, Ken King, Chris Asplund, Kevin Leslie, Jeff Borchardt, Scott Hayes Row 3: Jessie Voght, Jeanme Farr, Julie Springer, Sandy Sy- verson, Denny Meltzer, Dan Borchardt, David Moschkau, Charlie Poirier, Deb Skoog, Brian Bouley, Tony Woolhouse, Ed King, Dale Hance, Matt Boemsh, Mary Kollar, Jean Hurlbert. Row 4: Kevin Gallus, David Collins, Patty Hailing, Tom Nagorski, Craig McDowall, Chris Iverson, Steve Gruber, Paul Stem, Bruce Folkens, Pete LeVoir, Ron Moshier Row 5 Mark White, Enc Moschkau, Barb Johnson, Jodie Klatt, Denise McDowall, Mr Kerns, Cathy Werner, Brian Folkens, Julia Reed. Not Pictured: Sandy Fairbanks, Lynn Middlestadt, Pam Orrock, Jerome Ko- llar, Darm Upham, Vic Olson, Todd Cox, Todd Lund. STATE CONTEST WINNERS On May 5, 1979, 10 Big Lake music stu- dents traveled to St. Cloud State University to compete in the State-Region Music Contest. They won the right to compete at this level by receiving Supe- rior (star) ratings at the District Contest. The ten students made up three entries: Brass Ensemble (top) L to R Dana Westrum, Karen Panayotoff, Cheri Mid- dlestadt, Tim Hayes, Steve Leslie, Mark Wold, Brian Meltzer, and Terry Holz (Chris Miller was part of the group at Districts); Flute Solo (far left) Tri- cia Wronski; and a Snare Drum Solo (left) Tim Taylor. All of these entries received Supe- rior ratings at the State Contest. This is the most stars we have received at this level. 41 SR. CHOIR Row 1 (L-R) Nancy Thomas, Theresa Miller, Debbie Seehafer, Kari Rasmussen, Laura Hengemuehle, Cathy Werner, Ronda Hansen, Dawn Pavlik, Julie Pavlik, Laura Woolston, Julia Reed. 2nd row: Mr. Sharp, director, Mary Kollar. Debbie Barnett, Karlene Mitch- ell, Cindy Wold, Mary Schneider, Carol Ross, Dawn Driessen, Synde Miller, Chris Miller, Dawn Loven, Donna LeVoir, Anita Holz, Mrs. Deb Konz, Accomp, Top row: Tim Kollar, Craig Ebel, Kurt Mathison, Bill Bott, Dean Springer, Bill Miller, Greg Fischer, Tim Hayes, Mark Wold, Terry Holz, Mark Oltmanns, Carl Aubol, Leon Thomas, John Blake CONTEST WINNERS L-R: John Blake, State District stars. Tenor solo, Nancy Thomas, District star. Mezzo solo, Terry Holz District star, Baritone solo; Tim Hayes, State District stars, Tenor solo. 42 'I wish I could remember what comes after do re .!' Seniors sing with the choir for the last time JR CHOIR Row 1 (L-R): Prima Fowler, Sue Meyer, Ldri Moshier, Soma Gabrielson, Tammy Johnson, Mary Krai. 2nd row Mr Sharp, director, Kristy Aleckson, Mike Hance, Mike Van Hee, Mark Daniels, Todd Lund, Kim Beaulieu. Top row: Jerry Lytle, Dale Struffert, Jackie Rierson, Kim Peterson. Angie John- son, Bret Weller, Lome Patzoldt. 43 a i n a hi a 44 V f Tie twitt neeco iHrDoe January 27, 1979 marks the day that Big Lake went to the District 19 Once-Act Contest at Becker with 'The Un- certain Samaritan1 and won! We were proud walking in and prouder walking out carrying our trophy home to BLHS. We took 2nd place at districts and we advanced to regions on February 2nd. At Delano, we placed 5th out of eight schools with Drake White receiving special recogni- tion in the category of Best Actor. 'The Tale That Wagged The Dog' . . . 'Scott we all believe you can do it! .. . Here we go again. This time with a com- edy. Scott Ross, Sue Borst, Lonnie Rose, Sharrie Harris, and Marilyn Gramsey worked on lines, character and blocking. Sue Borst and Laura Woolston worked on assis- tant directing. Laura Woolston and Drake White designed and worked on set construction Tim Hayes stepped in as our lighting technician. Laura Hengemuhle was our make- up artist. Pride, concentration, and hard work took their bows on March 22nd when 'The Uncertain Samaritan' and 'The Tale That Wagged The Dog' were presented to the public. We always knew we had it—now everyone knew that we got what it takes to put out good theatre. Lets not get violent.' DISTRICT 19A ONE-ACT CONTEST WINNERS Row one, Ed King, Drake White, Row two, Laura Woolston, Sue Borst and M Bungert Therefore, I'm going to give you a raise' The scene exploded as Julia slapped Drake 'You don't have to get up on stage-just come to rehearsals and help us.' The next thing our 'behind the scenes' workers knew they were wearing a costume and acting. We took the original cast to the Guthrie to see ‘A Christmas Carol' and our one-act was rewritten into a 60 minute play. Drake White, a Senior, was conned into auditioning for the prt of Scrooge. Three weeks into rehearsal, Drake dis- appeared and Scrooge took over. Lee Fischer, also a Senior, tested his acting skills as Fred, Scrooge's jovial nephew. Outstanding per- formances were given by each cast member. We overcame each ob- stacle we encountered and refused to quit. Although 'A Christmas Carol' was not our most perfect preformance it was our most impor- tant because we learned, we got excited, and this play opened the door to theatre at BLHS. 'Twelve Angry People'-our Grand Finale. Grades 7 through 12 participated. We had a fine representation from the Freshman and Junior classes. Drake White was back for an en- core. The play was challenging to direct since all twelve jurors were on stage for the duration of the play. We learned how diffidult it is to pull a three-act together. It wasn't easy; but the re- warding endeavors in life are seldom easily accom- plished. Drake gets the final line . . 'You don't really mean your going to kill me do you.' THE CAST of Twelve Angry People' Row one: Shame Harris, M. Bungert, Drake White, Julia Reed. Row two: Barb Forsythe, Scott Ross, Laura Woolston. Last row. Bruce Folkens, Ed King, Sherry Peterson, Ron Mosh- ier, Dawn Loven, Scott Hayes, Dee Dee Maurer, and Kevin Leslie . . take their bows f I L 45 ANNUAL STAFF L to R: Kathy Mathison, Tim Hayes, Marcia Panayotoff- Editor, Miss Roberg Advisor, Karen Panayotoff, Laura Woolston Sitting. Chert Middlestadt Not Pictured: Lome Huribert, Came VanderVenter CENTRAL COUNCIL Row 1: (L to R) Synde Miller, Kevin Leslie, Kim Peacock, Doug Larson, Jeff Hemecke Row 2: Donna LeVoir, Molly Leger, Dawn Dnessen, Dan McConnell, Tim Hayes-Chairman, Jeff Borchardt, Mr Esterly-Advisor. Not Pictured: Shelly Lemonds. 46 SK CLUB % Sitting (L to R) Oan McConnell, Bryan Nelson, Bruce Aubol, Dave Quinn, Dean Springer Standing Chuck Maurer. Mary Chirs- tianson, Mel Christianson, Greg Switala. GOLF CLUB 47 L to R Brian Folkens, Jon Baldwin, Vic Olson, Terry Holz, Bryan Nelson, Scott Hayes, Dean Springer, Chris Asplund, John McPherson, Mr Bruns - Advisor. Seniors, I to r: Dean Skoog. Bill Bott, Dan McConnell, Lee Fischer, Coach Scott Anderson. Not Pictured: Dan Loegenng, John Koppi Varsity Baseball Team; standing, I to r: Marv Sobania, Bill Bott, Lee Fischer, Dale Hance, Coach Anderson, Brian Berntson, Ed King, Jim Stem, Bruce Swanson. Kneeling, I to r: Jeff Borchardt. Rick Lemonds, Bryan Nelson. Bill Smith, Mark Wold, Dean Skoog Dan McConnell Not Pictured: Dan Loegenng, John Koppi, Chuck VanderVenter. n n n n 4 Jr High; standing, I to r: Coach Griggs, Tom Nagorski, Mike Hance, Brett Weller, Ken King, Allan Ludwig, Mike Carlson. Kneeling, I to r: Kevin Loeger- mg, Bruce Folkens, Troy Brenteson, Paul Stem, Steve Gruber - I've got it' . No I don't' he sure doesn't'. Here come da berries' The old master shows his stuff 49 1st Row L to R Mary Krai (mgr), Jodi Klatt, Angie Johnson, Jo Tummel, Shelly Klatt, Debbie Bebo, Barb Johnson, Cheri Middlestadt (mgr). 2nd Row L to R: Kathy Mathison, Pam Stem, Donna LeVoir, Kim Peterson, Wendt McConnell, Laurie Peterson, Debbie Bolin. Top Row Leea Kamlet2, Mary Kollar, Maggie Wronski, Dena Pichelman, Jeri Atkinson, Melaney Skoog, Coach J. Rosengren Right: Senior Kathy Mathison and Coach J. Rosengren: Far R: Laurie Peterson in action for her record throw. 50 Relay; L to R: Debbie Bebo, Shelly Klatt, Angie Johnson, Jo Tummel, Jen Atkinson, Mary Kollar, Debbie Bolin, Donna LeVoir, Wendi McConnell. GIRL’S TRACK This track season seven school records were broken by the girls track team—Pam Stein in the 110 yard hurdles (17.9); Mary Kollar in the 220 yard dash (28.3); Donna LeVoir in the 440 yard dash (65.0); Jodi Klatt in the 2 mile run (14;20.4); Laurie Peterson in the discus (115'2 ); the 440 relay team of A. Johnson, S. Klatt, L. Kamletz, and M. Kollar (55.6); and the mile relay team of J. Atkinson, W. McConnell, D. LeVoir, and A. Johnson (4:38.9). The girls worked very hard during the season, and it paid off with the girls taking 5th place in the conference. The Eighth grade girls placed 1st at the Jr. High conference meet, (last year as 7th graders they came in 3? 1). Special season efforts went to Laurie Peter- son who had an outstanding year. Laurie was again the conference and district champ in the discus, and took 4th place at Regions. For the last two years, Laurie had taken 1st place in the discus in every meet through and including Dis- trict 19A competition. 51 1979 TRACK Row 1: (L to R) Todd Skinner, Roger Loegermg, Brad Thomas, Dave VanHee, Jeff Huggett, Curt Angell, Randy Gramsey, Tim Taylor Row 2: Jerry Lytle, John Kocisko, Brad Berntson, John Meltzer, Greg Fischer, Dennis Gerke, Tim Kollar, Brian Folkens. Row 3 David Collins, Doug Muir, Allen Thomas, Gary Rudlong, Chris Bower, Randy Anderson, John Daniels, Mike VanHee, Pete LeVoir, Coach Muir Not Pictured: Tom Behm. BOYS TRACK The 1979 Track Season, although shortened by one of the worst springs in history, proved to be a very exciting and successful one. Bad weather forced area teams to cancel meets until May and then most were held in rain and cold. Despite this handicap some fine accomplishments were achieved. Highlighting the season was the winning of the Becker Invitational for the second year in a row. Several members of the team traveled to Bloomington to attend Trackorama, the world's largest high school track meet. Our 440 Relay team placed 2nd in Class C. Another high point would be the advancing of 4 of our members to the Region 5 Meet. Brad Berntson, Brad Thomas, Tim Kollar and Jeff Huggett, 440 Relay; Kollar in High Hurdles and Thomas in the 220. The 440 Relay team was crowned Conference Champs, as was Tim Kollar in the High Hurdles. Tim won the GRC title, defended this District 19 title and placed 5th at the Region 5 Meet. Numerous other people turned in fine performances: Roger Loeger- ing in the 440 run; Dennis Gerke and Brian Folk- ens in the Pole Vault; and Greg Fischer in the In- termediate Hurdles. With just two Seniors on the squad, Brad Berntson and John Meltzer, next year also promises to be a record breaker for the Hornets. Trackster Tom Behm clears the hurdle with ease m Left: GRC Champion 440 Relay Team, (L to R) Brad Berntson, Brad Thomas, Jeff Huggett, Tim Kollar Lower left: Tim Kollar looks down the long line of High Hurdles Below: Brian Folkens goes UP . . but not quite over in the Pole Vault. 1st Row L to R: Don Skoog, Wendi Brenteson, Tammy Johnson, Dana Westrum, Cindy Wold, Julie Hartigan, Val Hayes, Synde Miller, Cindy Waite, Diane Bower, Tom Fhcek. 2nd Row L to R Coach Joan Rosengren, Sandra Coash, Sue Hayes, Lori Gwash. Deb Skoog, Kathy John- son, Sheri Smith, Teresa Miller, Lori Moshier, Rhonda Danzl, Vicky Davis, Connie Hayes. GIRLS SOFTBALL This year marked history at BLHS, the girls were allowed to come out for another spring sport- fast pitch softball. Enough interest was shown, to have a varsity and a junior varsity team. The season was short, meeting only twice a week and competing in only two scrimmages (Elk River and Maple Lake) because of these girl's love for sports-and for soft- ball specifically-the school de- cided to go full force next year with a girls softball program. It may seem like a short, mean- ingless season, but to all future BLHS girl softball players, they will never be able to repay you. Thanks for your desire, time, in- terest, and hard work . . . which all resulted in a new BLHS sport!! Coach Joan Rosengren with Seniors Connie Hayes and Julie Hartigan 54 A THLET1C BANQUET Above and Below Coaches and friends help us honor our 1978-79 athletes. “WHAT IS A HORNET ATHLETE” An athlete is someone who plays hard And may suffer from swelling But the meaning of a Hornet Is found in the spelling H is for the Hustle That each athlete shows This is the way That Hornet games go 0 means Out-going The froce that makes a team It hits the coaches, the players Everyone it seems R is for the Respect That these people have To represent their school In the best way they can N is the Nice people That our athletes are From the not-so-hot player To the great superstar E is for the Excellence That they try to achieve For example; they touch their toes Instead of touching their knees Below: Guest Speaker Lyle Smith telling us of 'His Day T is the Thrill To hear the crowd roar Every time you, a Hornet Have made a score To spell Hornet this way Adds up to something inside That something is of course That deep Hornet pride That pride is the main thing That helps win the game Because to these people HORNET Is more than a name Tim Hayes ‘81 55 FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 1979 Weavmgs, pillows and drawings . . . only a part I Home Ec. had many items on display. Nancy, Melaney and Tom display their works. 56 Kathy Mathison signing her name to the Honor Society roll book as Ms Roberg looks on. John Meltzer shaking hands with Mr. Strand after receiving National Honor Society certificate 1st Row L to R: Tricia Wronski, Marcia Panayotoff, Becky Collins, Lonnie Rose. 2nd Row: Connie Hayes, Sharia Bauman, Kathy Mathison, Nancy Thomas. Top: Drake White, John Meltzer, Brian Reed, Calvin Anderson, Brian Mel- tzer. Not Pictured: Dan Loegermg and Chris Miller. 58 A WA RDS DAY John Koppt happily receiving letter awards from Coachs Muir and Schmidt Shelly Lemonds; a well appreciated athlete receives her awards Connie Hayes: Her turn to receive awards Dale Aleckson first on improvement receives award from Wrestling 59 Theatre members receiving well deserved standing ovation Above: Autographs will provide treasured memories for Dawn Dan and Date. Far Rt. Lonnie, what time are our reservations at McDonalds?' Rt: Danny, how long does it take for that plop, plop, fizz, fizz stuff to start working?' Below, Let Prom Queen Carol Ross and attendants Sharia Bauman, left; and Marcia Pan- ayotoff, right. Below Rt A special night . . . A special year for Sue and Jeff PROM Prom 1979 was held on Saturday, April 28 at the Anoka Holiday Inn. The senior class song Tve Got A Name' provided a theme and decorations centered around the class flowers, the cream carnation and the green rose. The menu consisted of chicken, shrimp or steak with potato, corn and salad. After the extraordinary dinner ‘First Flight' filled the room with rhythm for the ears and feet. This year the Juniors found a unique way to dedicate the evening to the Seniors and add to the excitement of every- one's night by electing a Prom Queen-Carol Ross and two attendants-Marcia Panayotoff and Sharia Bauman. Above: The floor al- ways filled for the slow' dances. Left: OK . one picture, but make it quick!” Be- low, Lt.: Ever support- ive, Mrs Luukkonen and Mrs. Strand smile through another Prom. Below, Rt.: If I never see a glass of punch again it will be too soon!!' 61 ADMINISTRATION Mr Richard Strand, Principal Mr. Lloyd Luukkonen, Superintendent Mr Darrell Esterly, Assistant Prmcipal A.D. SCHOOL BOARD L to R Mr Charles Larson, Mr Bruce Jacobsen, Mrs. Carol Spri- nger, Mr Ray Sundstrom. Not pic- tured: Mr. Joe Cook, Mr Willard Swanson. 62 SECRETARIES and SER VICE L to R Carol Longley, Grace Tollefson, Audrey Schaapveld Mrs. Shirley Dosh A faithful friend and a favorite Sub Mrs. Marie Peterson. Mrs. Betsy Bott, Lib Aide Mrs. Donna Folkens L to R: Bud Hulleman, Willard Swanson, Randy Haberman. Not pictured: Morris Hanson, John Moos. DON’T YOU AGREE ... Ms Barb Bnstow English Mr. Jim Hance Jr. High Math Mr Dan Thiele Jr High Science Ms. Deb Lund Choir Ms Marlee Bungert English Ms. Darlene Hop Math Ms. Sue Stalnaker Home Ec Mr. Jerry Koshiol Mr. John Muir Senior High Social Social Studies Ms. Connie Roberg Ms. Karen Westerman Business Education Art 64 ... WE’VE GOT THE BEST FACULTY Ms. Pat Fleahman Jr High English Mr. Cal Hmnchs Industrial Arts Mr Oave Gnggs SLBP Mr. Chuck Heitz Industrial Arts Mr. Steve Sharp Choir Ms. Joan Campbell Mr John Bruns Health Phy. Ed Phy Ed Ms. Caren Kalenda Mr Dan Kerns Reading Spanish Band Ms. Sandy Bolin Jr High Social Ms. Linda Rahne Special Ed Ms. Joan Rosengren Health Phy Ed Ms Sandy Foster Librarian Ms. Carol Olson Senior High English Mr Roger Schmidt Sr. High Science 65 IN MEMOR Y OF ... JEFFREY ALFEN JONES THANKS FOR THE TIME YOU GA VE US. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES YOU LEFT. YOU MA Y BE GONE, BUT YET YOU'RE STILL HERE, FOR YOU'RE SOMEONE WE'LL NEVER FORGET WE'RE WAITING ... THE CLASS OF 80 Kelly Aleckson Marty Anderson Steve Angell Bruce Aubol Cindy Bialka George Bondhus Paul Borst Paula Borst Sue Borst Oeb Bower Jim Bring Mary Christianson Becky Collins Steve Davis Arlene Dearborn Marilyn Edwards Julie Gerke Carol Hance Shame Harris Val Hayes Sue Hurlbert Jeff Jacobsen Diane Johnson John Johnson Michelle Keeler 67 w John Kocisko John Kordash Tim Kruse Barb Larson Sandie Leedle Molly Leger Shelly Lemonds Steve Leslie Roger Loegermg Carol Lumley Bill Lundgren Jenny McNabb Brian Meltzer Kim Moshier Sue Nelson Colleen Oines Dave Peterson Sherry Peterson Mike Pittman Doug Reierson Lonnie Rose Scott Ross Sue Schaapveld Todd Skinner Rick Skoog Mark Wold Laura Woolston Not Pictured Barb Benson Mark Lemke Patricia Wronski Terri Zwillmg Bill Smith Sheri Smith Ann Stem BrendaSwanson Tammy Swanson Brad Thomas Nancy Thomas Kevin Tomlinson Carrie Vander Venter 69 • • • THE BEST IS YET TO COME ... THE CLA SS OF ’81 Julie Atkinson Brian Berntson Tom Bialka Deb Bolin Chris Bouley Ken Bower Jon Daniels Craig Ebel Wayne Enger Greg Fischer Sandy Geisler Dennis Gerke Randy Gramsey Brad Haberman Brenda Hardy Tim Hayes Anita Holz Jeff Huggett Tim Kollar Deb Kositzke Sue Kraft Ron Kuschel Rick Lemonds Donna LeVoir Dawn Loven 70 Doug McConnell Kurt Mathison Diana Maurer Val Mertens Chen Middlestadt Teresa Miller Karlene Mitchell Kelli Mittelstadt Chuck Moshier Bryan Nelson Karen Panayotoff Dawn Pavlik Laurie Peterson Tim Peterson Betty Poirier Kan Rasmussen Wendy Reierson Shen Rickard Scott Rogers John Ross Gary Rudlong Kelly Scribner Deb Seehafer Dori Skoog Marv Sobania 71 '81 'SI '81 '81 '81 '81 '81 818181818181 81 ' MAKING ITS DEBUT ... ... THE CLA SS OF 82 Jack White Cindy Wold Dan Woolhouse Joel Aleckson Randy Anderson Curt Angell 72 Tim Artmann Deb Barnett Rick Beaulieu Tom Behn Matt Boenish Eric Bondhus Jeff Borchardt '82 '82 '82 '82 '82 82 82 '82 '82 '82 '82 82 82 ’82 ’ Chris Bower Wendi Brenteson Russ Bring Mary Buckley Rick Carlson John Curtis Vicky Davis Annette Dearborn Jodi Earney Paul Faust Tom Flicek Barb Forsythe Jerry Fyle Marilyn Gramsey Kevin Gwash Dale Hance Ronda Hansen John Hartigan Sue Hayes Laura Hengemuehle 73 Allen Higgins Theresa Hogfeldt Jean Hurlbert Lori Iverson Donna Jensen Scott Keeler Ed King Jerome Kollar Mary Kollar Jill Kordash Jody Kordash Shawn Kujawa Kathy Kuschel Jake Leger Terri Lemonds Denise McDowall Steve Meltzer Becky Meyer Synde Miller Karla Mittelstadt Tom Monson Tammy Morafka Ron Moshier John Nagorski Shelly Nass 74 82 ’82'82 '82 '82 '82 '82 '82 '82 '82 '82 '82 '82 '82 '82 '82 '8. ’82 Todd Nyberg David Oakes Robin Olson Pam Orrock Julie Pavlik Donna Peterson Mike Peterson Rob Pittman Julia Reed Kelly Rose Scott Rudlong Gordy Scott Melany Skoog Jim Stem Ruth Sundstrom Bruce Swanson Judy Switala Allen Thomas Joesphme Tummel Cindy Waite 75 THE KEY OE ’83 ... Row 1, (L to R) Brian Bouley, Sandie Coash, Kim Beaulieu, Prima Fowler, Mark Daniels, Lori Baumgart, Sandie Fairbanks David Collins, Crystal King, Mike Carlson Row 2. Bonnie Boeke, Doug Johnson. Lisa Anthony, Sonia Gabrielson, Tammy John- son, Angie Johnson, Nettie Danzl, Mike Hance, Chris Carlson, Terry Carlson, Kristy Aleckson Row 3, Donna Fisher, Vicki Angell, Shelly Klatt, Jodi Jacobsen, Randy Edmond, Scott Hayes, Brian Folkens, Bruce Folkens, Jerry Lytle, Chris Asplund Glenda An- derson, Tammy Bast Not Pictured Julie Arneson. Jon Baldwin, Jeff Groustra, Wanda Gulbranson, Richard Hary Jeff Hemecke Row 1, (L to R) Todd Lund, Brian Culbertson, Cmdi McConnell, Sally LeVoir, Vic Olson, Pete LeVoir Norma Poore Beth Mau- rer Tammy Rogers. Tom Nagorski, John McPherson Row 2. Lon Mosh.er, Sue Meyer, Debbie Skoog. Ron Swanson. Dena Pichelman, Mike VanHee Kevin Loegering. Terry Rudlong, Rita Woolhouse, Kim Peacock, Brett Weller Row 3, Jackie Reierson, Charles Poirier, Darin Upham, Scott Morrow. Dale Struffert. Kim Peterson, Pam Stem, Ken Peck, Lome Patzoldt Jerry Rick- ard Dan Lavrenz Not Pictured Katie Koppi. Mary Krai, Holly Nyberg, Ron Swanson, Sandy Syverson, Lisa Krombeck, Don 76 ... OPENS A DOOR FOR ’84 Row l, (L to R) Dan Holtan, Robbie Fisher. Michele Hansen. Scott Jacobsen, Kevin Gallus, Rhonda Danzl, Chris Iverson, Dana Jensen, Jodi Klatt, Barb Johnson, Jane Bouley Row 2, Sue Daniels, Jeanme Farr. Deb Bebo,-Kathy Johnson, Jen Atkinson, Usa Dearborn, Angie Brown, Patty Haling, Lori Gwash, Leea Kamalatz, Diane Bower Row 3, Laura Hansman, Ken King, Todd Cox. Steve Gruber, Troy Brenteson, Dan Borchardt. Jennifer Kordash, Carl Bondhus, Tad Hengemuehle, Tony Brown, Mark La- Dew Not Pictured: Donna Brown, Dorothy Farr, Kim Kampa Row 1, (Lto R) Denny Meltzer, Mike Runmon, Eric Moschkau. Dave Monson Tony Woolhouse, Craig McDowall, Joe Peterson Kris Pavlik, Russell Lumley Row 2, Bernie Miller, Julie Springer, Lynn Middlestadt, Nancy McMullen, Kevin Leslie, Doug Muir, Keith Mathison, Brian Rassmussen, Lisa Skinner, Doug Larson Row 3. Karth Mitchell, Terry Shipman, Duane Nelson Marsha Nolden, David Moschkau, Wendy McConnell, Paul Stem, Tanya Thomas, Renee Olson, Edith White Mark White Not Pictured Renee Morafka, Allen Ludwig. Mark Tischbirek 77 GRADUATION 1979-This special day fell on May 31 and went something like this (follow the pictures by starting in the lefthand corner of page 78) . The Seniors met in the study hall first to pin on flow- ers, like Terry and Dan, and to think of what was ahead, like John, Dawn and Brad. When they were ready they all lined up outside the gym and when the Fanfare began, they came in by twos, like Chris and Lee. Speeches looking toward a bright future were given by Valedictorian Chris and Salutatorian Dawn. John, with guitar by Dean and Terry, sang the class song, I've Got A Name . Then came the wait for Mr. Strand to present the class. Like Bill, all the Seniors were happy when they received their diplomas, but like Marcia . . . found it hard to say Good-Bye . 7 80 THA NKS The 1979 Annual Staff would like to thank all of the people who contributed their long, hard hours of work to publish this volume of the LAKER We would like to give special recognition to: Ms. Connie Roberg, for her long hours of ‘page after page after page . . Mr. Floyd Graham, for all of his time and photo- graphic contributions. Mr. Richard Drew, our Herff Jones representative who gave us new and better ideas. The faculty and administration, for their support and cooperation. The Monticello Times, for all of their photographic talent and contributions. And a special thanks to the students of Big Lake High School, who made this book possible. 81 My senior year has meant a lot to me. It has given me the chance to see my old friends and to make some new friends as well. I have also gotten to know and appreci- ate the teachers and other people who work in the school. —Greg Haberman My senior year has been one of the most enjoyable years of my life. I guess the highlight of the year would be my 'se- nior' football season; I couldn't have asked for a better bunch of guys to spend the season with. We couldn't have been hap- pier when we took our 7-0 record to Sar- tell. But our happiness quickly changed to sadness as we lost our first game to the undefeated Sartell team. We had one game left to take out our frustrations on and we did; as we ended the season on a winning note. I will remember these guys and our season always. —Brad Berntson I have gone to school in Big Lake all my life. I started out in Kindergarten and often wondered if I would even make it to my Senior year. The time has come now, I'm a Senior and proud of it. It won't be long until I'll be on my own and making my own decisions. I've en- joyed my 12 years spent at BL. I've had all my friends and good times, but I look forward to the new life and friends ahead of me. — Randy Zwilling tHs tkt 82 As we all turn to different new begin- nings in our life we will all look back at our High School years. We will all re- member the good times and the bad, also the goals we have set and achieved. I am proud to be a graduate of Big Lake, also equally proud and honored that I was a Big Lake athlete. — Bruce Harris