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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1981 volume:

2 DEDICATION Mrs. Marie Peterson has become, through her many years of teaching, a very dear person to many of us. We can't thank her enough for her beau tiful attitude toward life that seems to affect every- one she knows. She retired from teaching three times in her career, but she always came back because she still had more to give to others. She has been substitute teaching since 1971 and it's always a special day to have her for a sub. Most importantly, we would like to thank Mrs. Peterson for always being ready to help others. In 1950, she was called away from her job at the bank to come and teach because of a shortage of teachers. Since then, she's become more than a replacement for others-she is one special teacher and friend. The annual staff and the Class of '81 are proud to dedicate this, the 1981 Laker to Mrs. Mane Peterson. Teacher . . . Friend . . . Marie Peterson 3 SENIOR HALL OF FAME Top left to right: Most Likely to Succeed . Tim Hayes and Donna LeVoir; El'Clutzo : Jack White and Dori Skoog. Second row left to right: Teacher's Pet : Kurt Mathison and Dana West- rum; Best in the Arts : Craig Ebel and Dawn Loven; Talks the Most Says the Least : Doug McConnell and Dawn Pavlik; Most Likely to Take Home to Mom and Dad : Marv Sobania and Val Mertens; Biggest Threat to Pedestrians ; Tom Bialka and Betty Poirier. Third Row left to right: Most Gullible ; Jeff Huggett and Deb Bolin: Biggest Flirt ; Greg Switala and Karen Panayo toff: Athletic Supporters ; Wayne Enger and Cheri Middlestadt: Junk Food Junkies ; Brian Bernston and Teresa Miller: Bottom Row left to right: Most Athletic ; Dave VanHee and Laurie Peterson: Shyest ; Randy Gramsey and Anita Holz. 4 5 Xke Class of 1981 Donna M. Le Voir Valedictorian Brian L. Berntson Thomas D. Bialka Debora M. Bolin r. K. J y i Timothy J. Hayes Salutatorian Christine M. Bouley Kenneth C. Bower Craig J. Ebel Wayne C. Enger f I Gregory A. Fischer 6 Randy L. Gramsey Richard A. Lemonds Douglas S McConnell 'Anita A. Holz 'Dawn M. Loven Valerie A. Mertens Jeffery W. Huggett Kurtis J. Mathison Cheryl N. Middlestadt 'Diana L. Maurer 'Karlene K. Mitchell Denotes Honor Students Timothy M. Kollar 7 Bryan H Nelson Elizabeth J. Poirier Gary D. Rudlong Denotes Honor Students Mary A. Ramthun Debbie L. Seehafer Kari L. Rasmussen Dorinda M. Skoog Wendy L. Reierson Marvin J. Sobania s Dana K. Westrum Jack B. White Cynthia J. Wold Not Pictured: Teresa E. Miller Dawn M Pavlik Scott E. Rogers Kelly A. Scribner Sandra J. Sandoz Denotes Honor Students 9 COOL CHANGE Moderately Word atd GLENN t; thing in my life that � miss - mg,________ bom in the sign of wa - ter,______________ n—3 it’s the time that I spend _ a - lone,_ anj) it’s there that I feel____ my best._ SI I d 1 _ m f SENIOR DIRECTORY BRIAN BERNTSON FB 1 2. 3, 4 BB 1 2 TOM BIALKA DEB BOLIN TR 1, 2 3; DL 1 2. 3. 4 BAND 1, 2, 3 4, CHOIR 1 4 CHRIS BOULEY GYM 1 2, 3 4 SB 4 DL 4 BAND 1,2,3 4 TH 3 4 HC; SDC KEN BOWER FB 1 BSKT 1; CC 3 CRAIG EBEL CHOIR 1 2 3 4 BAND 1 2, 3 4. JB 4 SC 3 4 SDC WAYNE ENGER BSKT 1 2 3 4 BB 1 3 4 SD KING GREG FISCHER FB 1 2 3 4 BSKT I, 2. 3 4 TR 1. 2. 3 CHOIR 1. 2, 3 4 RANDY GRAMSEY TR 1 2 3, 4 BAND 1, 2 3 4 TIM HAYES BSKT MGR 1, 2. 3, 4. TH 1. 2, 3. 4 CC 1 2. 3 4 GOLF 1 4 BAND 1 2 3. 4; CHOIR 1, 2. 3 4 THES 3 4 JB 4 SC 4 FB MGR 2, 3; DECA 3 4 NH 3, 4 ANNUAL 2, 3 4 ANITA HOLZ CHOIR 1 2, 3. 4 BAND 1 2, 3. 4 JEFF HUGGETT FB 1 2. 4 TR 1. 2. 3 4 BSKT 2; HC; SDC TIM KOLLAR FB 1. 2, 3 t BSKT 1 2. 3; TR 1. 2, 3; CHOIR 1, 2, 3, 4 BAND 1. 2. 3, 4 SC 3 RICK LEMONDS BSKT 1. 2. 3. 4 BB 1, 2. 3 4. FB 4 DONNA LEVOIR TR 1. 2 BAND 1. 2, 3. 4 GYM 2; CHOIR 2. 3. 4 CC 2. 4 JB 4 ANNUAL 4 NH 3 4 DAWN LOVEN GYM 1. 2. 3, 4 CH 1 2 3, 4 CHOIR 1, 2. 3. 4. THES 3, 4 SP 3 4 TH 2. 3, 4 NH 3 4 KURT MATHISON BAND 1, 2. 3. 4 CHOIR 1. 2 3, 4 TH 1 DIANA MAURER DL 2, 3, 4 GYM 1 2; CHOIR 1. 2. 4 THES 4. TH 1 2, 3, 4 doug McConnell band i. 2. 3,4 VAL MERTENS GYM 1 2, 3 GYM MGR 4; CHOIR 3, 4 CH 3 HOSA 4 TH 4 HC QUEEN CHER! MIDDLESTADT - BSKT 1, 2, 3; TR MGR 1, 2, 3; BAND 1, 2, 3, 4 CHOIR 3, 4 CH 3 4 ANNUAL 2, 3 4 HC; SDC TERESA MILLER VB 1; DL 1; CHOIR 1, 2. 3. 4. CH 2, 4 KARLENE MITCHELL CHOIR 1. 2. 3 4 BAND 1 2, 3, 4 TH 4 GYM MGR 2 ANNUAL 4 1 = FRESHMAN YEAR 2- SOPHOMORE YEAR 3- JUNIOR YEAR 4 SENIOR YEAR SKI = SKI CLUB DL DANCELINE CH CHEERLEADING CC CENTRAL COUNCIL SC SWING CHOIR JB JAZZ BAND SDC - SNO DAZE CANDIDATE HC - HOMECOMING CANDIDATE DECA DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUBS OF AMERICA BRYAN NELSON BSKT 1, 2, 3 4, GOLF 1, 2 BAND 1 2. 3 4 CHOIR 3 4, SKI 2; JB 4 BB 2 KAREN PANAYOTOFF TH 1 4; CHOIR 1. 2, 3 4 BAND 1, 2, 3, 4 DL 1 2 3 4; GYM MGR 2; SC 3 4 ANNUAL 2; HC; SDC DAWN PAVLIK CHOIR 1, 3; TH 3; CH 2, 4 LAURIE PETERSON VB 1. 2, 3, 4 BSKT 1 2. 3, 4 TR 1 2. 3 4 BAND 1 2. 3, 4 TIM PETERSON BSKT 3 BETTY POIRIER BAND 1. 2 3, 4; SB 2 KAR! RASMUSSEN CHOIR 2. 3, 4 CH 4; HOSA 4. SDC WENDI REIERSON BAND 1 GARY RUDLONG TR 1 2, 3, 4 SANDY SANDOZ HORNET MASCOT 4 KELL! SCRIBNER DL 1, 2 3. DEB SEEHAFER CHOIR 1 2 3 4 DORI SKOOG ANNUAL 4 SB 4 MARV SOBANIA BSKT 1. 2. 3 4 BB 1. 2. 3, 4 HC; SDC DAVE SWANSON BSKT MGR 1, 2; TH 1; BAND 1, 2. 3 4 CHOIR 3, 4 HC KING GREG SWITALA-SKI 2. TIM TAYLOR TR 1, 2, 3 4 BAND 1. 2, 3, 4 W 2 BSKT 4 MIKE THEIS W 3; TR 3. CHUCK VANDERVENTER BSKT 1, 2. 3; FB 4 BB 2 DAVE VANHEE FB 1. 2, 3 4 BSKT 1, 2. 3, 4 TR 1. 2. 3 4 GOLF 1; HC; SDC LORN WERNER W 1 TH 1 4 BAND I, 2, 3, 4 CHOIR 3 4 SC 3 4 DANA WESTRUM BSKT 1, 2. 3 4 TR 1. TH 1 BAND 1. 2. 3, 4 SB 2. 3, 4 VB 1, 2, 3, 4 JB 4 HC; SD QUEEN JACK WHITE BSKT 4 CINDY WOLD VB 1, 2, 3, 4. GYM 1. 2, 3, 4 TR 2; BB 1; CHOIR 1. 2. 3. 4 DL 2. 3 4 CH 1 SB 2, 3, 4 NH - NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY THES = THESPIAN TH - THEATRE SP = SPEECH TR-TRACK FB = FOOTBALL VB - VOLLEYBALL GYM GYMNASTICS BSKT = BASKETBALL BB-BASEBALL SB = SOFTBALL W WRESTLING HOSA = HEALTH OCCUPATION STUDENTS OF AMERICA 11 JRS Sue Hayes. Curt Angell, Jodi Earney, Ron Moshier, Terri Lemonds. Jeff Borchardt SRS Chris Bouley, Dave Swanson, Karen Panayotoff Marv Sobania. Dana Westrum, Dave VanHee Chen Middlestadt, Jeff Huggett, Val Mertens. Wayne Enger FRESH Rob Aasen. Kathy Johnson. Troy Brenteson Wendi McConnell, Steve Gruber Marsha Nolden SOPH Brenda Erbe Ken Watson, Kim Peacock, Mike VanHee, Tammy Johnson, Kevin Loegenng QUEEN VAL MERTENS AND KING DAVE SWANSON JUNIOR ROYALTY 1980 GREG STUART AND CARRIE ANGELL HOMECOMING JUNIOR HIGH ROYALTY COURT BILL WILTS AND TRACY STEIN Top left Who do you think will win’ Top right, “Rita the wild wooly westerner gets tuff ' Middle left You know you love it Tim Middle right The Anything Goes really went.'' Bottom Go for it Homecoming 1980 began on Monday evening with coro- nation set in the theme, Dream. Dave Swanson and Val Mertens were crowned King and Queen and reigned over the week's activities Monday was also Dress-Up Day, Drama and Speech Day and buttons went on sale. On Tuesday everyone was to dress up as an occupation. It was Annual Staff Day and Central Council Day and we had a volleyball game against Kimball in the evening. Wednesday was Clash Day and Music Day. In the morning, festivities included Anything Goes (the seniors won.) and the annual Senior Slave Auction. Thursday was Western Day and Ath- letic Day with a home victory against Rockford in volleyball. Friday, the traditional Blue and Gold Day with an exciting pepfest in the afternoon. Carnations went on sale, slaves followed their masters, and this was the day we recognized all students activities. We had a perfect week. The only thing we forgot to ask for, was a football victory. 14 Top left I surrender ” Top right: And the band played on.” Middle left What do you mean’ They are gone.” Middle right Cheerleader Support ” Bottom The wild and wooly seniors of our town Bottom right We are Definitely the Mighty Horn- ets ” BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS L to R Laura Hengemuehle Theresa Hogfeldt Kari Rasmussen. Julie Pavlik, Lori Iverson. FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS L to R Cheri Middlestadt, Kari Rasmus- sen. Dawn Loven, Row 2 Theresa Hogfeldt Toni Flicek Row 3. Teresa Miller CHEERLEADERS DANCELINE L to R Front Row Kathy Johnson, Maggie Wronski, Lori Moshier Ronda Hansen Angie Johnson Deb Bebo, Row 2 Jean Huribert Synde Miller. Karen Panayotoff, Pnma Fowler, Kim Peacock, Sue Hayes, Mary Krai, Chris Bouley, Row 3 Pam Stem, Julia Reed. Deb Bolin, Cindy Wold, Wendi Brenteson. Sue Meyer Becky Meyer Deedee Maurer DANCELINE Under the new lights . . . FOOTBALL The 1980 season opened with high hopes for the Hornets. After two back-to-back winning seasons there was reason to believe a third was well within their reach However, fate did not see it that way. Injuries and two close losses prevented that goal from being reached. Sr RB Tim Kollar was injured during the sum- mer and saw little action. Greg Fischer was also ham- pered throughout the majority of the season with an in- jury. Close losses to Becker (6-0) and Maple Lake (14- 8) were key games in the season. Winning these two games would have meant a 5-4 record instead of a 3-6 record. This was the first year on our new field under the lights. The Hornets, employing a quick hurdle offense termed the Hornet Blitz , surprised and confused the big, physical St. John's Preps and defeated them 16-8, initiating the new field with a Big Lake win and provid- ing a high point for the season. Sr. Capt. Dave VanHee was selected to the All-Con- ference team as an offensive guard, and also set a new school record for tackles during a season with a com- bined solo-assist total of 140. Although we had hopes of a better record, the Horn- ets played tough, hard-nosed football and were com- petitive. VARSITY FOOTBALL: (L TO R) Row 1: Greg Fischer, Chuck VanderVenter, Jeff Huggett, Brian Berntson, Dave VanHee Tim Peterson Rick Lemonds Ed King Row 2 Joel Aleckson Russ Bring Curt Angell Jerome Kollar Ray Watson Mike VanHee Rob Ramthun Jeff' Borchardt T.m DeMars Row 3 Tony Woolhouse, Ken Watson. Rob Aasen Scott Keeler Todd Cox, Kevin Gallus Allen Thomas Troy Brenteson Row 4 Daryl Dahlberg, Paul Stein Bruce Folkens, Brian Folkens. Steve Meltzer, Dan Borchardt, Doug Muir, Randy Anderson Kevin Loeqer.nq Row 5: Coach Muir, Coach Haskell B ? 84 - 24 ■7f wHu . v% i t iw, 7TH GRADE. (L TO R) Row 1: Scan McElhone, Doug Hayes Wayne Sim- oneau, Rob Curtis, Scott Nocton, Keith Swanson Row 2 Brett Fowler Brad Hayes, Gary Lindsey, Greg McGuiggan Terry Bottema Row 3 Coach Heitz Dan Syverson, Ted Provencher Todd Teige Jeff Putnam, Bob Morafka. Kevin Ryan SENIORS (L TO R) Tim Kollar, Dave VanHee, Jeff Huggett Brian Berntson Rick Lemonds, Greg Fischer 8TH GRADE: (LTO R) Row 1 Kevin Kampa Andy Pittman. Loren Swanson Tony Werp, Denny Hipsag. Troy Yager Bill Wilts. Row 2 Scott Olson, Phil Kollar, Mike Syverson, Jeff Geisler Erik Arthur Mark Gabnelson Row 3: Coach Thiele. Jeff Eckholm. Tim Juhl Paul Sundstrom, Rick Baumgartner, Mike Juhl Paul Maurstad 4th in Conference . . . VOLLEYBALL Big Lake Volleyball had an exciting season with many participants. Assistant Coach Deb Hauge had enough girls to form a first and second string. Varsity added on to their single setter offense with a specialization rotating game plan, since they too had a few more girls out for a fall sport. All nine varsity players were used on the team's offense and defense . . . with Terri Lemonds lead- ing the team's spiking, Laurie Peterson and Sue Hayes leading serving and Cindy Wojd heading up the setting department. Defensive saves were well spread out on a well-balanced team. The team fin- ished the season 7-7 overall and tied for fourth in the conference with a 2-4 record All conference honors went to Laurie Peterson while Dana West- rum and Cindy Wold were given honorable men- tion. Laurie, Dana and Cindy, the only three Sen- iors on the team, showed fine leadership as tri- captains. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: Row 1 (L to R) Synde Miller. Wendi Brenteson Row 2 Laurie Peterson Sue Hayes, Vicki Davis Row 3: Terri Lemonds, Jean Hurlbert, MGR , Cindy Wold Row 4 Pam Stem, Coach Joan Rosengren, Dana Westrum B TEAM From Top Clockwise Deb Skoog Ronda Hansen, Angie Johnson, Diane Bower Deb Bebo Julie Springer, Leea Kamletz Nancy Aschnewitz Nancy McMullen, Rhonda Danzl Michelle Gorman, Wendy McConnell, Becky Meyer Marsha Nolden, Kathy Johnson Center Coach Deb Hauge Lynn Mid- dlestadt MGR Cmdy makes a great save' 7TH GRADE: L to R Jeanette Scott, Deb Asplund, Deann Barnett, MGR Joelle Faunce Coach Anderson, Traci Lem- onds, Lon Trom. 8TH GRADE L to R Row 1: Linda Gramsey, Missy Earney, Kirsten LaBau Soma Simoneau. Penny Gotzian, Row 2: Coach Anderson, Traci Stem, Sheri Struffert, Sheri Angell. Deann Barnett MGR L to R Karen Panayotoff Dave VanHee. Chris Bouley Marv Sobama King Wayne Enger. Queen Dana Westrum, Craig Ebel Chert Middlestadt, Jeff Huggett, Kan Rasmussen. ?1981 Sno Daze '81 began with the Coronation set in the theme Today was Made for You Dana and Wayne were crowned Queen and King Friday and reigned over the upcoming activities. Tuesday was Mili- tary Day when you could see Generals to Privates Wednesday was ‘ Sweater Day Thursday was the favorite because it was Bum Day The week ended with the traditional “Blue and Gold Day and exciting pepfest which featured skits put on by the cheerleaders and pep band Therefore, the week was a fun one and will always be re- membered 25 WRESTLING VARSITY ABOVE: Row 1 (L to R): Mgr. Steve Davis, Tim Aschnewitz, Paul Maurstad, Ken Boenish, Andy Pittman, Mgr. Mark LaDew. Row 2 Steve Gruber Doug Muir. Chuck Poirier Mike VanHee Russ Bring Robert Palmquist, Coach Haskell JR HIGH BELOW Row 1 (L to R) Mgr Steve Davis, Mgr Mark LaDew Karth Mitchell. Victor Olson, Tim Juhl. Derek Walraven Russell Lumley Ed Spencer Danny Syverson. Coach Haskell A youthful Big Lake Wrestling team led by co-captains Russ Bring and Tim Asch- newitz showed a desire to improve and a winning attitude throughout the season. Russ Bring established a new single record with his record of 16-9. He received Hon- orable Mention All-Conference for his 4-2 conference record. Tim Aschnewitz was 12-10 this year and because of his great attitude, hard work, and leadership ability he was chosen by his team as co-captain. The team outlook is bright as everyone re- turns. The team improved as evidenced by the competitive attitude exhibited by all that participated in the 1980-81 Big Lake Wrestling team. 27 VARSITY GYMNASTICS: Row 1 (L to R) Sue Meyer Dawn Loven Cindy Wold. Melaney Skoog Julie Yetzer Coach Rose ngren Row 2: Val Mertens MGR Joelle Faunce, Chris Bouley Deb Bebo, Sue Hayes, Ronda Hansen Conference Champs . . . GYMNASTICS The Big Lake Girls' Gymnastic team had another very suc- cessful season. For the second year in a row, the Big Lake Gymnasts won the conference title and once again shared first place honors with Maple Lake and Sartell. Individually, Sue Hayes and Cindy Wold led the team with 364 and 352 overall varsity team points (of which 223 and 221 were conference points respectively). At the sub-region level, Cindy Wold placed 3rd on vault; Sue Hayes placed 2nd on bars, tied for 5th on vault and placed feth in the all-around category; Melaney Skoog tied for 11th place on the balance beam; and Julie Yetzer placed 12th on the uneven bars. All four girls advanced to the region level and did very well, with Mel Skoog placing 3rd on the balance beam enabling her to go on to State competition. Melaney is the first gymnast to ever represent Big Lake at the State Gymnasts Meet and she did an outstanding job, placing in the top ten, taking 9th place out of 21 Class A balance beam competitors All-confer- ence selections for the 80-81 season were: Sr. Cindy Wold, Jr. Sue Hayes and Jr. Mel Skoog. Honorable Mention went to Sr. Dawn Loven. The varsity squad had four Seniors: Chris Bouley, Dawn Loven, Cindy Wold and Manager Val Mertens. All seniors will be greatly missed because of their fine perfor- mances and leadership given, but especially Cindy Wold who has been with the team since 7th grade! The B squad, under the direction of Cindy Aubol, had an- other undefeated conference season of 8-0 and lost only one non-conference meet during the year for a 14-1 season record. B SQUAD Row 1 (L to R) Robtn Yetzer Missy Barney, Tammy Johnson, Sue Meyer Ronda Hansen, Julie Yetzer. Tracy Stem Jody Skoog. Row 2: Barb Hurlbert, Chris Bouley, Barb Meyer, Deb Bebo, Prima Fowler, Lisa Hansen, Deb Skoog, Mgr. NOT PIC- TURED: Coach Cindy Aubol VARSITY SCORES BL 93.35 Annandale 103.35 BL 97.15 STMA 90.5 BL 94.6 Becker 58.75 BL 93.9 Rockford 83.75 BL 93.6 Maple Lake 93.25 BL 97.25 Sartell 93.65 BL 101.05 Elk River 110.85 BL 95.2 Kimball 74.9 BL 96.45 Maple Lake 98.8 BL 92.25 Holdingford 82.55 BL 94.15 Becker 59.0 BL 91.45 Sartell 97.15 BL 101.05 Monticello 104.8 BL 89.6 Kimball 69.5 BL 98.85 Holdingford 91.5 BOYS BASKETBALL The 1980-81 season was one of improvement. We took some pretty tough knocks early, but through it all the team kept improving. By the halfway point in the season we were beginning to realize our potential. The team seemed to peak at the right time, just before the tournaments. We beat Kimball, Sartell and then played very well against a very good Eden Valley team. The bubble burst, however, when Sartell beat us in double overtime in the Sub-District Tourna- ment. Three of the eight seniors came away with honors: Wayne Enger, All Conference; Marv Sobania and Tim Taylor Honorable Mention. Congratulations to the entire team for their accomplishments. VARSITY SCORES BL 55 BL 50 BL 41 BL 32 BL 36 BL 54 BL 46 BL 47 BL 65 BL 61 BL 43 BL 34 BL 54 BL 58 BL 30 BL 55 BL 50 BL 46 SUB- DISTRICTS BL 57 Rockford 66 Foley 78 Becker 43 Monticello 35 Holdingford 67 STMA 41 Kimball 55 Maple Lake 98 Becker 53 St. Johns 52 EVW 75 Sartell 42 Maple Lake 86 Holdingford 90 St Johns 48 Kimball 44 Sartell 39 EVW 56 Sartell 58 20T Varsity Basketball, Row 1, I to r: Dale Hance, Jack White, Bryan Nelson, Greg Fischer, Wayne Enger, Rick Lemonds, Jeff Borchardt, Tim Taylor. Row 2: Coach Muir, Trainer Dr. Smock, Coach Bruns, Jim Stein, John Nagorski, Dave VanHee, Curt Angell, Rob Ramthun, Marv Sobania, Manager Tim Hayes B Team, Row 1, I to r: Todd Cox, Troy Brenteson, Rob Aasen, Kevin loegering, Kevin Leslie, Don Springsteen, Chris DeMars, (Mgr.) Row 2: Dr. Smock, Dan Borchardt, Brian Folkens, Scott Hayes, Bruce Folkens, Paul Stein, Craiq McDowall, Coach Muir. 8th Grade: Row 1, I to r: Mike Springsteen, Tony Werp, Loren Swanson, Brian Rasmussen, Dennis Hipsag. Row 2: Coach Foehrenbacher, Jeff Eck- holm, Philip Kollar, Jeff Geisler, Paul Sundstrom, Mark Gabrielson, Mike Juhl. 7th Grade: Row 1, Miles Fairbanks, Troy Moshier, Brad Hayes, Terry Bottema, Todd Teige, Row 2: Doug Hayes, Keith Swanson, Bob Morafka, Scott Nocton, Wayne Simoneau, Coach Anderson. The Hornet girls will look back on the 80-81 season and remember that it was a season where experience paid off by win- ning the games they were suppose to. The words team game really became mean- ingful because there was no truly out- standing individual. Each player learned their role on the team . . . whether it be scorer, ball handler, defensive player, or bench cheerer and each tried to be the best at it. They learned to trust and rely on each other to be successful. The Hor- nets were rewarded for their hard work with a third place finish in the tough Cen- tral Minnesota Conference and a 9-11 over-all record. Leading the team were Sr. Co-Captains and 4 year letterwinners Dana Westrum and Laurie Peterson. Peterson was the second leading all-time scorer in BLHS history with 981 pts. and was selected for the second year to the All-Conference team along with Jr. Terri Lemonds. Westrum was given Honorable Mention. Things to remember . . . visor man, finger jello, taco's, puffys, white high toppers, and Good Times! GB VARSITY Row 1 (Lto R) Mgr Jean Hurlbert Mary Krai Bart) Forsythe Synde Miller, Mary Kollar. Lynette Glover Denise McDowall Mgr Diane Gottian Row 2 (L to R). Trainer Dr Greg Smock Laurie Peterson Terri Lemonds. Pam Stein, Jodi Barney Dana Westrum, Coaches Joan Campbell, Dan Thiele JR VARSITY Row 1 (L to R) Barb Johnson. Julie Springer. Renee Mo- rafka Michelle Gorman, Kim Peacock Angie Johnson Nancy Aschnewitz Mgr Nancy McMullen Row 2 (L to R) Beth Maurer Lynn Middlestadt Shelly LaBau, Jennifer Kordash Coach Dan Thiele Marsha Nolden Rhonda Danzl Tracy Hansen 8th-7th GRADE Mgr Jessie Voight. Mary Meyer. Julie Hollenbeck Jea- nette Scott. Jenny Kelly Kelley Langley. Deb Asplund Chris Reierson Terri Lynas. Terri Lally, Tanya Rose Katie Smith Row 2 (L to R) Coach Deb Hauge Penny Gotzian. Linda Gramsey Koreen Johnson. Shelly Schueller Holli Stolp Sherry Struffert DeAnn Barnett. Sheri Angell Kiirsten LaBau, Cathy Lavenck. Soma Simoneau Coach Tom Foehrenba- cher BL 48 Maple Lake 25 BL 48 Holdiogford 60 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT BL 40 Upsala 59 HJ5IA5M MAKF r_HE DIFFERENCE Big Lake's Thespian Troup 582 took a giant step for- ward this year. We now have a membership of eighteen, who have shown outstanding participation in Big Lake High School's theatrical prod- uctions. Over half our troupe members attended the 1980 Minnesota State Thespian Con- ference which was held at St. Cloud State University, October 25, and was co-hosted by our troupe. Our 1980-81 troupe 582 officers were President Julia Reed, Vice-President Ron Moshier, and Secretary Julie Pavlik. Those three also applied for and were elected to the State Thespian Office of Pres- ident Julia, Vice-President Ron, and Publicity Director Julie. Their main state-level task this year was to meet monthly and plan the 1981 State Conference. Our troupe mem- bers attended the following per- formances at St. Cloud State as a group: HEDDA GABLER, THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM, and MACBETH. Overall, we've had a very successful year with hope that in the future years we will continue to grow. Every month we held a Thespian meeting in which many troupe trips were planned and attend- ed by members to see various theatrical productions in this area. Perhaps in the near future when we mention the word “Thespian, we won't be met with a blank look and a WHAT? THESPIAN TROUPE 582: Row 1,1 to r: Barb Forsythe, Tim Hayes, Brian Folkens, Ed King, Karen Panayotoff, Laura Hengemuehle. Row 2: Ms. Knudson, Dawn Loven, Bruce Folkens, Scott Hayes. Row 3: Chris Bouley, Dee Dee Maurer, Brett Weller, Chad Erbe, Lorn Werner, Julie Pavlik. SPEECH TEAM: L to R: Deb Skoog, Dawn Loven, Karen Panayotoff. thespian speech STUDENT LIFE 39 SENIOR BAND (Lto R) Row 1 Marilyn Gramsey Beth Maurer Randy Gramsey Tim DeMars Brian Folkens Ed King, Tim Hayes Denise McDowall Bruce Folkens, Karlene Mitchell. Ron Moshier, Lori Iverson. Chuck Poirier Row 2. Matt Boenish Jeff Borchardt, Pam Stem, Kurt Mathison Tim Taylor Dana Westrum, Jodi Earney, Laurie Peterson Barb Forsythe, Diane Gotzian, Pam Orrock Tom Flicek, Cmdi McConnell. Lisa Kronbeck Row 3 Sandy Fairbanks Brian Bouley, Pete Le Voir, Tom Nagorski Dave Swanson Chris Bouley Bryan Nelson Mary Kollar Qeb Skoog, Donna Le Voir Maggie Wronski Karen Panayotoff Chris Asplund Sue Hayes Row A Darin Upham Sandy Syver son, Anita Holz, Lorn Werner. Jerome Kollar Scott Hayes Mr Kerns, Craig Ebel, Doug McConnell Julia Reed Betty Poirier, Dale Hance Jean Hurlbert The Big Lake Bands were busier than ever before. This is the year of firsts for the Instrumental Music Department. We started off the year by providing entertainment at three of the football games. We also (for the first time) participated in the Uni- versity of Minnesota's Band Day. It seemed all of a sudden the fall concert season was upon us( so we quickly designed a Fall Marching Band Concert and in mid-December we had the usual Holiday concert involving all the music groups, and the first performance of the new 7th Grade (Cadet) Band. January, February, and March were dotted with 17 Pep Band per- formances at various basketball games, and other important band events. Big Lake served as the host for the fourth annual District Massed Band Festival. This was also the time of year for District Solo and Ensemble Contest, which was held at Albany H.S. Eleven out of twenty performances received Superior ratings. March also saw the creation of a new Jazz Band program. After just four rehearsals, the new Jazz Band was able to play two numbers at the fifth annual April Fool's Concert. This year's AFC was really fun including the telethon for Old Band Directors. Large Group contest brought another first to Big Lake. The Con- cert Band came home with a Superior rating at the District and for the first time the STATE level. The State Solo Ensemble contest saw 11 out of 16 students receiving star ratings. The Fine Arts Festival was one of many May performances (Cadet, Junior and Jazz Bands) along with the First Annual Fine Arts Ban- quet, Memorial Day services and Graduation. To top off the year, the Marching Band participated in the Spud Fest and County Fair Pa- rades during the summer. We had a very busy year, and all band students performed with their usual brilliance Flute Duet Maggie Wronski, Barb Forsythe Clarinet Duet Marilyn Gramsey, Lori Iverson BRASS ENSEMBLE (I. to R Dana Westrum. Jean Huribert Mary Kollar Deb Skoog, Chen Middlestadt Ron Moshier Tim Hayes. Bruce Folkens Center Kurt Mathison SOLOS (L to R) Row 1 Barb Johnson Dana Westrum. Lynn Middles- tadt Maggie Wronski Row 2 Barb Forsythe Jean Huribert, Pete Le Voir Scott Hayes JAZZ BAND (L to R : Bryan Nelson, Scott Hayes Jeff Borchardt Joe Peterson Julia Reed (Shelly Schueller), Jean Huribert, Dana Westrum Mary Kollar Ed King Tim Hayes Ron Moshier Pete Le Voir Paul Stem, Cindi McConnell, Donna Le Voir Craig Ebel Back, Mr Kerns IV toJfcJb. RATINGS District State Star Star Brass Ensemble Wronski-Forsythe Duet Gramsey-Iverson Duet B Forsythe S Hayes J. Huribert B Johnson P Le Voir L. Middlestadt D Westrum M Wronski CADET BAND (L to R) Row 1 Kelley Langley Deb Asplund Barb Huribert Jim Laverenz Rick Flicek, Carolyn Jackson, Tanya Rose Tracy Lemonds Row 2 Todd Teige Wayne Simoneau Jeff McConnell Brett Gorman Scott Nocton Ted Provencher Doug Hayes, Brad Hayes Row 3 Jeff Putnam Brian Voght, Keith Swanson Terry Bottema Ray Aschnewitz Sean McElhone Jeannie Kelly Mr Kerns JR BAND (L to R) Row 1 Nancy McMullen, Deann Barnett, Shelly LaBau. Jessie Vought Mark LaDew Barb Meyer Holli Stolp Jane Bouley Lynn Middlestadt Row 2 Leona Provencher Missy Earney, Penny Gotzian, Denny Meltzer Joe Peterson, Ken King Soma Sim- oneau Derek Wairaven Cormne Peterson, Jill Thomas. Shelly Schuel- ler, Kevin Leslie Row 3 Alona Habager, Linda Gramsey, John McKusick, Ken Boemsh, Dale Theis, Patty Haling Bill Wilts, David Moschkau Dan Borchardt Row 4 Knrsten LaBau, Shelly Klatt Barb Johnson, Scott Olson. Mark White Eric Moschkau Craig McDowali Paul Stem. Steve Gruber Rob Aasen. Kevin Gallus, Todd Cox Row 5 Mr Kerns QjNCERT 81 APRIL RfcLS The Buddha people have found their dinner ' above The lovely Lemmon Sisters below: “Who shot JR Lewmg7 above: The Jazz Band's Debut. below: Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition! Top Left The Melody La- kers at the Spring Con- cert Top Right: A Junior Class Ensemble Middle Left: Wendt McConnell, Michelle Gorman, Rhonda Danzl, Nancy Aschnewitz Middle Right 'The Piano Movers Bottom Senior Choir at Ridgedale Christ- mas Concert The Big Lake Choirs had a very busy and successful year. Leading off the year were the Fall Concert, with all choirs participating and the Massed Choral Festival held at Holdingford. During the winter, concerts were performed both here and away. The Sr. Choir traveled to Ridgedale for a day of fun performing twice District and Ensemble contest, held at Albany, saw Big Lake returning with 14 star ratings. Spring was very busy including in-school con- certs, a spring concert and a tour to neighboring high schools. The highlight of the year was large group contest where we received a District Star. Final activities for the choir included the Fine Arts Festival (Melody Lakers and Ensembles), Fine Arts Banquet and Graduation. Top Ron Moshier, Tim Hayes. Duet Bottom Lisa Anthony, Kim Beaulieu Duet SR CHOIR Row 1 (Lto R : Director. Mrs Renner Deb Bolin DeeDee Maurer Deb Barnett Becky Meyer. Debbie Seehafer. Ronda Hansen Kurt Mathison. Dave Swanson. Todd Lund, Sandy Fairbanks. Colleen Scribner. Lori Moshier, Karen Panayotoff, Sue Meyer, Theresa Hog- feldt Row 2 (L to R) Sandy Coash. Shelly Klatt, Gail Ramthun Prima Fowler Cindy Wold, Synde Miller. Deb Bebo, Mary Krai. Russ Lum- ley, Brian Folkens, Teresa Miller. Kari Rasmussen, Julia Reed, Val Mertens, Julie Pavlik Anita Holz. Donna LeVoir. Row 3 (L to R) Mary Kollar. Kim Beaulieu, Jackie Reierson, Lisa Anthony, Kellie Krause, Jerome Kollar. Ed King, Jon Baldwin. Terry Shipman. Tim Hayes. Doug Muir Brett Weller, Holly Nyberg Cathy Kollar Barb Forsythe Chen Middlestadt Laura Hengemuehle Karlene Mitchell Row 4 (L to R) Kim Peterson, Lori Iverson, Tom Flicek Keith Mathison Lorn Werner. Tim Kollar. Craig Ebel Allen Thomas, Ron Moshier Greg Fischer Tad Hengemuehle, Jeff Borchardt. Bruce Folkens. Mike Hance, Sandy Syverson Deb Skoog. Pam Stein RATINGS Melody Lakers Moshier-Hayes Anthony-Beaulieu D Barnett J Borchardt C. Ebei B Forsythe T. Hayes L. Hengemuehle M Krai D Le Voir K Panayotoff G Scott L Werner District Star State Star MELODY LAKERS Row 1 (L to R) Becky Meyer Mary Krai Cathy Kollar Row 2 (L to R) Lorn Wer- ner Brian Folkens Ron Moshier Row 3 (L to R) Barb Forsythe Bruce Folkens, Gordy Scott, Tim Hayes, Karen Panayotoff (Not pictured) Julia Reed Bottom Left ACCOMPANISTS Standing Karlene Mitchell Sitting Kari Rasmussen Laurie Peterson Kneeling Donna LeVoir JUNIOR CHOIR Rowl(LtoR) Laurie Trom Pam Rasmussen, Tina Kopponen, Joelle Faunce. Rob Curtis Dan Syverson Sheila Ol- son Mary Meyer, Tina Poore Lisa Buroker. Row 2 (L to R) Cathy Lavenck Kris Beaulieu Lynn McGowan, Andy Pittman Denny Hipsag John McKusick, Katie Smith, Michelle John- son. Kim Kampa. Miles Fairbanks Lisa Han- sen Row 3 (L to R) Linda Bielmski, Kari Han smann, Julie Springer Kristin Pavlik. Robin Yetzer, Jodi Skoog. Jeanette Scott, Bob Mo- rafka, Troy Moshier. Tony Werp Kim Juhl. Julie Hollenbeck, Nora Sundstrom Row 4 (L to R) Diane Bower Tracy Stein, Evenson, Jen Atkinson. Michelle Gorman Koreen Johnson. Laura Hansmann. Jeff Eckhoim Lisa Valiant, David Monson Renee Morafka Barb Daniels Mike Juhl Brett Weller Julie Yetzer Row 5 (L to R) Nancy Aschnewitz Jim Compton. Loren Swanson, Phil Kollar, Brett Fowler. Kathy Johnson. Wendi McConnell, Rhonda Danzl, Sheri Angell Sherry Struffert. Chris Reirson. Director Mrs. Renner 45 LAKER STAFF: (L to R) Chen Middlestadt Co-Editor Jean Hurlbert Tim Hayes Co-Editor. Ms Roberg Advisor Donna LeVoir Karlene Mitchell Left to Right: Sitting Mary Meyer. Row 1: Ron Swanson, Barb Meyer, Wendy McConnell, Mike Juhl Row 2 Chad Erbe, Donna LeVoir Secre- tary, Tim Hayes Chairman Synde Miller Row 3 Brett Fowler Nettie Danzl, Rob Aasen 46 HONOR SOCIETY (L to R) Dawn toven, Dale Hance Tim Hayes Val Mertens Donna LeVoir, Laura Hengemuehle Sue Hayes NOT PICTURED Julia Reed Left to Right Kevin Loegermg Rick Lemonds, Bryan Nelson, Tim Taylor 47 SPECIAL AWARDS TIM TAYLOR was a nominee to McDonald's All American Band. DENISE McDOWALL was a district finalist in Apparel and Accesories for DECA. DONNA LE VOIR received National Choral Award. CHAD ERBE was a page at the Minnesota House of Representatives. KARLENE MITCHELL received BLFT Scholarship. TIM HAYES was a state finalist in Advertising Services for DECA, BLFT Scholarship recipient, National Choral Award. DANA WESTRUM was a nominee to McDonald's All American Band. 1981 FINE ARTS FESTIVAL SPRING SPORTS BASEBALL VARSITY: Row 1 (I to r): Steve Gruber, Rob Ramthun, Jeff Borchardt, Mike Hance, Dale Hance, Rick Lemonds, Row 2 (I to r): Coach Foeh- renbacher, Kevin Loegenng, Jim Stein, Wayne Enger, Bern Miller, Troy Brenteson, Marv Sobania, Coach Anderson. JR. VARSITY: Row 1 (I to r): Dan Andren, Don Springsteen, Brian Bouley, Jon Baldwin, Dave Oakes, Kevin Gallus, Rob Aasen, Row 2 (I to r): Coach Foehrenbacher, Brett Weller, Dave Moschkau, Paul Stein, Dan Borchardt, Steve Gruber, Bernie Miller, Troy Brenteson. 52 JR. HIGH: Row 1 (I to r): Terry Bottoma, Brett Olson, Tim Juhl, Jeff Geisler, Brad Hayes, Jeff Eckholm, Mike Juhl, Ted Provencher, Row 2 (I to r): Coach Miller, Todd Teige, Jeff Putman, Mike Springsteen, Denny Hipsag, Brett Fowler, Troy Yager, Robert Morafka, Keith Swanson, Doug Hayes. Outside early ... Fast start 2-0 ... Sartell a freezing loss ... Foley a hot win ... Close games . . . Last inning win with Kimball . . Sudden ending in districts . . . 256 team average . . . Important win, the respect of our conference . . . Good Luck Seniors. GIRLS SOFTBALL Above, VARSITY, Row 1, L to R: Dana Westrum, Cindy Wold, Gail Ramthun, Diane Bower, Lisa Kronbeck, Rhonda Danzl, Sheri Angell, Row 2, Jane Bouley, Sue Hayes, Dori Skoog, Tracy Stein, Coach Bruns, Lynn Middlestadt, Deb Bebo, Vicki Davis, Chris Bouley. Below JUNIOR HIGH, Row 1, L to R: Robin Yetzer, Chris Reierson, Jessie Voght, Shelly Schueller, Koreen Johnson, Linda Gramsey. Row 2, Jane Bouley, Katie Smith, Barb Johnson, Barb Daniels, Jeanette Scott, Nora Sundstrom, Coach Hauge. The second year of interscholastic competition in Softball was one of many successes. The overall record was 7 and 7 finishing third in the Conference. Inconsistency was a problem but for the most part the team was a balanced blend of seasoned veterans and enthusiastic, hustling underclassmen. All Conference picks were Cindy Wold and Dana Westrum with Sue Hayes and Vicki Davis receiving Honorable Mention, congratulations to these girls . . . and all. o CO VARSITY: Row 1 (I to r): Paul Faust, Bruce Folkens, Curt Angell, Dave VanHee, Jeff Huggett, Ed King, Brian Folkens, Row 2 (I to r): Coach Muir, Chuck Poirier, Randy Gramsey, Tad Hengemuehle, Doug Muir, Mike VanHee, Pete LeVoir, Coach Thiele. JR. VARSITY: Row 1 (I to r): Mark Gabrielson, Philip Kollar, Doug Muir, Tad Hengemuehle, Derek Walraven, Todd Plaster, Row 2 (I to r): Dale Thies, Kevin Kampa, Brian Rasmussen, Andy Pittman, Sean McElhonte, Cleston Lange, Coach Thiele. 400 METER RELAY: Mike VanHee, Curt Angell, Dave VanHee, Jeff Huggett, 1600 METER RELAY: Bruce Folkens, Ed King, Paul Faust, Brian Folkens. Some great individual successes and an above average team sums up the 1981 season. The Hornets scored well in every meet this year. Individually, some outstanding performances were turned in. The 400 Meter Relay team comprised of Mike VanHee, Curt Angell, Dave VanHee, and Jeff Huggett were District Champions and took either first or second in nearly every meet they ran in. Curt Angell consistantly placed high in the dashes and the long jump. Pete LeVoir scored highly in the pole vault as did Brian Folkens, both sophomores reached the 11 mark during the season. Chuck Poirier in his first track meet ever, broke the school record in the 2 mile and then broke his own record 5 times after that finishing with a time of 11.00:9. The most spectacular individual performances however were turned in by senior Jeff Huggett. Jeff broke Lyle Smiths records in the 100 meter dash and 200 meter dash that stood since the 1930's. Jeff was District Champion in both events and never had a finish below first place until the Region 5A meet. At the Region meet Jeff qualified for the State meet in both the 100 meter dash (11.1) and the 200 meter dash (22.6). Jeff became the 5th member of the Boys Track team to qualify for the State meet. At State Jeff barely missed qualifying for the finals in the 200 meter, but qualified for the finals in the 100 meter, and placed 4th in the State in that event. Jeffs future as a college sprinter at South Dakota State looks bright. 57 GIRLS TRACK VARSITY, ROW 1, L to R: Julie Yetzer, Nancy Aschnewitz, Sonia Simeneau, Deb Asplund, Kiirsten LaBau, Mary Meyer, Lisa Hanson, Mary Krai. Row 2: Coach Haskell, Coach Campbell, Shelly Klatt, Mary Kollar, DeAnn Barnett, Pam Stein, Holly Stolp, Laurie Peterson, Angie Johnson, Lynette Glover. V This years track team was one of the most competitive and talented in Big Lake history and enjoyed their most successful season of recent years. The Hornets were led by Senior Standout Laurie Peterson who finished her 6th letter year with an undefeated record in the discus. Laurie set a new school record of 117'3 in the Region, leading her team in scoring and earning a trip to the State Track Meet. Laurie placed 1st in all meets in both Disc and Shot except once during the regular season and earned the title of MVP. Other records were by Mary Kollar in the 200 M. Dash (27.9), Nancy Aschnewitz in the 1600 M. Run (6:10.3) and Kiirsten LaBau in the 3200 M. Run (12:37.3). There were many highlights of the season-including new uniforms, taking second in the indoor conference meet and being in the middle of all the action at their meets. The girls finished a strong 5th in Districts and sent Peterson, LaBau, and Shelly Klatt on to Regions. The team will sorely miss Peterson but there is a strong nucleus of underclassmen that should help make Big Lake's track future BRIGHT. 59 SCHOOL BOARD L to R: Ray Sundstrom, Charles Larson, Bill Middle- stadt, Richard Oltmanns, Carol Springer, Lloyd Luukkonen. NOT PICTURED: Bruce Jacobsen. Mrs. Donna Folkens Mrs. Shirley Dosh Mrs. Vange Smith Mrs. Bonnie Kemper Mrs. Betsy Bott, Lib. Aide CUSTODIANS: L to R: Willard Swanson, Morris Hanson NOT PICTURED: Harlan Sample, Bud Hulleman 61 COOKS: L to R: Grace Tolefson, Audrey Schaapveld, Carol Longley. Mrs. Corrine Hajek, Nurse FACULTY Mr Dan Thiele Sr High Science Ms Caren Kalenda Reading Spanish French Ms Sue Spam Home Economics Ms Kathy Knudson English Mr Cal Hinrichs Industrial Arts Ms Joan Rosengren Physical Education Health Mr Jim Vanan Sr High Math Ms Sandy Foster Librarian Ms Deb Hauge Jr High Science Mr Tom Foehrenbacher Sr High Social Studies Ms. Sandy Bolin Jr High Social Studies Ms Barb Bristow English Mr John Bruns Physical Education Ms Linda Rahne Special Education Ms Carol Olson Sr High English Mr. Jim Hance Jr High Math Ms Dorene Klein Special Education Ms Pat Fleahman Jr High English Mr John Haskell 1SS Program Ms Vera Minge Special Education Ms Connie Roberg Business Mr Dan Kerns Band 63 THE CLASS OF ’82 Allen Ahlgnm Joel Aleckson Randy Anderson Curt Angell Tim Aschnewitz Deb Barnett Rick Beaulieu Matt Boemsh Jeff Borchardt Wendi Brenteson Russ Bring Mary Buckley LuAnn Curtis Vicki Davis Jodi Earney Chad Erbe Paul Faust Toni Flicek Barb Forsythe Lynette Glover Diane Gotzian Marilyn Gramsey Dale Hance Ronda Hansen Tracy Hansen 64 JUNIORS Sue Hayes Laura Hengemuehle Theresa Hogfeldt Jean Huribert Lori Iverson Scott Keeler Eddie King Cathy Kollar Jerome Kollar Mary Kollar Jill Kordash Jody Kordash Shawn Kujawa Terri Lemonds Denise McDowall Steve Meltzer Becky Meyer Synde Miller Tammy Morafka Ron Moshier John Nagorski Dave Oakes Robin Olson Pam Orrock Julie Pavlik 65 JUNIORS Rob Ranthum Julia Reed Not Pictured Tim Artman Jerry Fyle Dwyane Hanson Doug Hayes Kelly Rose Scott Rudlong Not Pictured Lmda Jensen Ron Kuschel Mike Peterson Julie Sandoz Gordy Scott Melaney Skoog Jim Stein Bruce Swanson Judy Switala Allen Thomas Josephine Tummel Maggie Wronski Tom Yet2er THE CLASS OF ’83 Kristy Aleckson Glenda Anderson Lisa Anthony Chris Asplund Jon Baldwin Kim Beaulieu Bonnie Boeke Brian Bouley Chris Carlson Mike Carlson Terry Carlson Sandy Coash Nettie Danzl Tim DeMars Brenda Erbe Sandy Fairbanks Donna Fisher Brian Folkens Bruce Folkens Sonia Gabnelson Jeff Groustra Wanda Gulbranson Mike Hance Scott Hayes Jeff Heinecke 67 SOPHOMORES Rick Hupe Jodi Jacobsen Angie Johnson Doug Johnson Tammy Johnson Shelly Klatt Katy Koppi Mary Krai Kellie Krause Lisa Kronbeck Pete Levoir Sally Levoir Kevin Loegenng Todd Lund Beth Maurer Cmdi McConnell John McPherson Sue Meyer Lori Moshier Tom Nagorski 68 Holly Nyberg Vic Olson Kim Peacock Kim Peterson Chuck Poirer SOPHOMORES Norma Poore Gail Ranthum Beth Rath Jackie Reierson Tammy Rogers Terry Rudlong Colleen Scribner Deb Skoog Pam Stem Dale Struffert Ron Swanson Sandy Syverson Darin Upham Mike VanHee Brett Weller Rita Woolhouse Not Pictured Robin Boros Pnma Fowler Richard Hary Jerry Lytle Dave Lynas Rob Palmquist Lome Pattoldt Don Springsteen Tim Waldron 69 THE CLASS OF ’84 Rob Aasen Dan Andren Julie Arneson Nancy Aschnewitz Jen Atkinson Deb Bebo Daniel Borchardt Jane Bouley Diane Bower Troy Brenteson Angie Brown Donna Brown Todd Cox Rhonda Danzl Lisa Dearborn Chris DeMars Dorothy Farr Bobby Fisher Kevin Gallus Darrel Glover Michelle Gorman Steve Gruber Patty Haling Michelle Hansen Laura Hansmann 70 FRESHMEN Tad Hengemuehle Oan Holtan Chns Iverson Scott Jacobsen Dana Jensen Barb Johnson Kathy Johnson Leea Kamlet Kim Kampa Ken King Jodie Klatt Jennifer Kordash Andrea Kronbeck Shelly LaBau Mark LaDew Kevin Leslie Russell Lumley Keith Mathison Wendy McConnell Craig McDowall Nancy McMullen Denny Melt er Lynn Middlestadt Berme Miller Karth Mitchell 71 FRESHMEN Dave Monson Renee Morafka David Moschkau Not Pictured Jeame Farr Doug Larson Peter Lundgren Duane Nelson Kristen Pavlik Mark Tischbirek Ench Moschkau Doug Muir Marsha Nolden Bret Olson Renee Olson Brian Rasmussen Joe Peterson Terry Shipman Katy Smith Julie Springer Paul Stem Tanya Thomas Jessie Voght Betty Walker Mark White Tony Woolhouse THE CLASS OF ’85 Row 1 Unda Bielmski. Kris Beaulieu Penny Gotzian, Ken Boenish, Kevin Kampa Jim Compton. Mike Jones Kiirsten LaBau Sue Dye Shane Hanson Row 2 Barb Daniels, Linda Gramsey, Koreen Johnson. Denny Hipsag Mark Hagan Michelle Johnson, Sheri Angell Missy Earney Deann Barnett Cathy Laverick Row 3 Mike Juhl, Tim Juhl Rick Baumgartner Phil Kollar, Jeff Geisler Morten Arneson. Alona Habeger Jeff Eckholm. Mark Gabnelson Row 1 George Sandoz Andy Pittman Brian Rasmussen John McKusick Tim Weller Corrme Peterson, Linda Syverson. Tony Werp Soma Simoneau, Loren Swanson, Janet Rath Row 2 Barb Meyer Tracy Stem, Done Thramer. Leona Provincher, Jill Thomas, Dale Theis, Justin Shroyer, Doreen Nyberg, Sarah White Robin Yetzer Troy Yager Row 3: Scott Olson Derek Walraven Bill Wilts Holli Stolp, Shelly Schueller, Lisa Valiant Todd Plaster Sherry Struffert. Mike Syverson, Paul Sundstrom Paul Maurstad Brett Peters THE CLASS OF ’86 Row 1: Ricky Flicek, Barb Hurlbert, Lynn McGown, Kerry Kampa, Troy Moshier, Brett Fowler, Ooug Hayes, Mitchell Hall, Jim Lavrenz, Carolyn Jackson, Row 2: Kim Juhl, Tina Kopponen, Joelle Faunce, Terri Lally, Denise Johnson, Cleston Lange, Sean McElhone, Jenny Kelly Lisa Hansen, Mary Meyer, Lisa Buroker, Row 3: Terri Lynas, Terry Bottoma, Jody Hirman, Miles Fairbanks, Brent Gorman, Gary Lindsey, Brad Hayes, Jeff McConnell, Deb Asplund, Traci Lemonds, Julie Hollenbeck, Carrie Hansmann. 74 Row 1: Sheila Olson, Danny Syverson, Bob Morafka, Brian Voght, Scott Nocton, Jodi Sandoz, Wayne Simoneau, Row 2: Ed Spencer, Todd Teige, Robin Pearson, Tanya Rose, Tina Poore, Ted Provencher, Jeff Putnam, Keith Swanson, Row 3: Jeanette Scott, Pam Ramussen, Kelley Langley, Lisa Evenson, Chris Reierson, Laurie Trom, Julie Yetzer, Nora Sundstrom. s ROM COMMITTEE (L to R) Row 1: Becky Meyer. Synde Miller. Denise McDowall. Sue Hayes. Julie Pavlik. Julia Reed. Wendi Brenteson, Laura Hen- gemuehle Row 2. Tim Aschnew- itz. Ed King, Jean Hurlbert, Jodi Earney, Tern Lemonds, Barb Forsythe. Diane Gotzian, Jeff Borchardt, Ron Moshier Moonligr Paradise The big day had arrived at last-May 28, 1981. We were in complete control in the background; signing caps, pinning on flowers and joking around with people who had become a lot more than just 'acquaintances' in the last few years ... but then we found ourselves on stage, in the spotlight and that's when the tears and memories took over. Valedictorian Donna Le Voir and Salutatorian Tim Hayes delivered speeches on being individuals and our relationships with other people. The class was presented and were finally awarded their diplomas. As the reception line formed the tears began again-for then we had to say our last good-bye . . . 80 I feel that further education is a very im- portant tool to help a person make something of himself. As times get harder it will become increasingly important to be well educated in order to obtain a job. I plan to study aeronautical engineering in college. I believe that this will allow one to have an excellent chance at getting a rewarding career, Jack White It's really hard to realize tnat after all I; these years that I've been going to school, j I've finally done it. It's a great feeling to j have accomplished it; but yet it's also a scary feeling to start a life of my own. I pi to go to St. Cloud School of Nursing to get my registered Nursing Diploma. After my j schooling I'm tentatively planning to go out west to work. I know that where ever I go() I'll always remember all the good times I've had at BLHS. Karlene M itchei | It's hard to believe I'm graduated, this year went by too fast! I plan on attending South West State next fall. My major is somewhat undecided but I'm looking toward special education. Being through with high school-I now can go out in the world and meet many new people and have new exper- iences but still have Big Lake to come home to. Cheryl Middlestadt I, Bryan Nelson, will my superior basketball abilities to Jeff Borchardt. I, Karen Panayotoff, will my tan to Marilyn Gramsey. I, Dawnmarie Pavlik, will my ability to get in trouble to Juliann Pavlik. I, Laurie Peterson, will my bra and a box of Kleenexes to Sue Hayes. I, Tim Peterson, will my woman getting abilities to Tom Yetzer. I, Sandy Sandoz, will my seat in Mr. Foehrenbachers room to jody Kordash. I, Dave Swanson, will my bagging abilities to Matt Boenish. I, Dori Skoog, will my clutziness to Jodi Earney. I, Marv Sobania, will my dwarfism to Terri Lemonds. I, Tim Taylor, will my lovely Linda doll to all the guys in the class of '82. I, Dave VanHee, will the comb willed to I, Lorn Werner, will my sceinti P W I I I, Dana Westrum, will my shyness to Dale Hance. I nm u I I, Jack White, will my fan club to Jeff Borchardt. I, Cindy Wold, will my ability to talk back to Sue Hayes-She will need it next year I, Karlene Mitchell, will my paddle talk to Julia Reed. 83 The 1981 Laker Staff would like to thank all the people who contributed their time and ef- fort to this edition of the Laker. We would like to give special recognition to the following: Ms. Connie Roberg for her dedica- tion and support. Mr Floyd Graham for his photographic abilities and contributions. The Monticello Times and the West Sherburne Tribune for their photographs. Our faculty and administration for their sup- port And especially the Stu- dents of Big Lake High who made this book possible, Thanx! I, Chris Bouley, will my clarinet playing abilities to Sue Hayes. I, Craig Ebel, will love and peace to Julia Reed. 1, Wayne Enger, will my nickname E to Jodi Earney.— 1, Greg Fischer, will the rest of my brothers and sisters to Becky Meyer. I, Randy Gramsey, will my speed in track to Curt Angell. I, Tim Hayes, will a five year supply of basketball scorebooks to Jean Hurlbert I, Anita Holz, will my big mouth to Denise McDowall. I, Tim Kollar, will my hunting abilities to Dale Hance. I, Rick Lemonds, will my ability to get along with my coaches to Jim Stein I, Donna LeVoir, will my 10 fingers and the old piano to Julia Reed. 1 i to Chad Erbe.pi J f I, Dawn Loven, will my library card I, Kurt Mathison, will my ability to brown-nose teachers to Jeff Borchardt w . • I, DeeDee Maurer, will my braces to Julie Pavlik. 4' 1 I, Doug McConnell, will my fine cooking abilities to Cliff Angell I, Val Mertens, will my ability to stay on the beam to Sue Hayes. I, Cheri Middlestadt, will my piano solo in book 2, page 3 to Ron Moshier A I, Teresa Miller, will my last minute studying abilities to Synde Miller. 82 It is going to be hard to leave a place where you have spent a good part of your life. Looking into the future is terrify- ing. New faces to see, places 16 go, and things to learn, jfou just don't know what thel future has in store for you. You have each day as it comes. I hope the future that is in store for me is the happiness I can bring to others by my musical talents. Seeing eople dancing and enjoying themselves as I play in orchestras makes me feel good. Craig Ebel The plans for my future are to go to St. Cloud School of Nursing whereupon I will ei ve a degree for a 3 year registered nurse. After school I would like to work in a childrens hospital. The memories of Big Lake High School will always be with me-and the many friends I've made will never be for- gotten. Val Mertens For me I see the future as being very promising. My plans are to become a CPA, and start an accounting firm of my own. I also hope to be success- ful in helping other people in any way I possibly can. 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