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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1982 volume:

1982 LAKER BIG LAKE HIGH SCHOOL BIG LAKE, MM. VOLUME 24 WE SURVIVED THE WINTER OF '82 Dr. Dan DEDICATION The Senior class of 1982, and the Annual Staff is proud to dedicate the '82 Laker to Mr. Dan Thiele. Mr. Thiele has been teaching Science and Biology at Big Lake for the past five years. Although he is a teacher, he is a friend, too. More important is the fact that Mr. Thiele is always willing to listen, take time, and help the students and others with any prob- lem that they may have. We would like to take this opportunity to say Thank-You for doing a fine job of teaching and for being a good friend to all of us. 3 SENIOR HALL OF FAME “Most Gullible” Teacher’s Pet” LuAnn Curtis Rick Beaulieu Laura Hengemuehle Steve Meltzer Most Likely to Succeed Sue Hayes Dale Hance “Friendliest” Julie Pavlik Ed King “Best Dressed Jean Hurlbert Matt Bocmsh Favorite Teacher: Mr. Thiele Favorite Movie: Stripes Favorite Place to Eat: McDonald's “Biggest Threat to Pedestrians' Ronda Hansen Scott Rudlong “Nicest Smile Judy Swiiala Gordy Scon 4 “Talks the Most Says the Least” Denise McDouall Chad Erbe “Most Talented” Julia Reed Sc Ron Moshier “Biggest Flirt” Barb Forsythe Sc Tim Aschnewitz “Class Jocks” Synde Miller Curt Angell “Most Likely to Take Home to Parents” Wcndi Brenteson Sc Allen Thomas “Shyest” Robin Olson Sc Doug Hayes “Class Paranoids” Mary Kollar Sc Paul Faust 5 Valedictorian Saluta torian Dale J. Hance ’Susan J. Hayes INTRODUCING THE CLASS OF 1982 CLASS COLORS: Blue Silver CLASS SONG: Riding the Storm Out (REO) CLASS FLOWER: White Rose CLASS MOTTO: uDoing what you like is freedom, liking what you do is happiness” Joel T. Aleckson Randall J. Anderson ’Curtis C. Angell Timothy L. Aschnewitz Deborah R. Barnett Richard T. Beaulieu Matthew H. Boenish Jeffrey C. Borchardt Wendi K. Brenteson Russell L. Bring Mary E. Buckley LuAnn M. Curtis Vicky A. Davis Jodi L. Earney Chad A. Erbe Paul A. Faust 'Denotes Honor Students 7 •Denotes Honor Students 9 10 Judith A. Switala Allen B. Thomas Josephine E. Tummel Takanori (Tim) Ujike -+ NOT PICTURED Allen Ahlgrim Shawn Kujawa Kelly Rose •Denotes Honor Students Margaret L. Wronski Thomas G. Yetzer Gordon J. Scott Melaney J. Skoog James K. Stein Bruce D. Swanson C H 0 O M M I E N G SENIORS: Julia Reed. Jeff Borchardt. Jodi Earney. Ron Moshicr. Becky Meyer. Dale Hance. Judy Switala. Curt Angell. Sue Hayes. Ed King. JUNIORS: Kevin Loegering. Tammy Johnson, Ray Watson. Prima Fowler. Mike VanHee. Kim Peacock. SOPHOMORES: Steve Gruber. Kathy Johnson. Troy Brenteson. Rhonda Danzl. Tony Woolhouse, Deb Bebo FRESHMEN: Troy Yager, Sheri Angell. Bill Wilts. Barb Meyer. Ken Bocnish, Tra- cy Stein. 1 2 6 I. “Howdy!” Minnie “Mo Pearl 2. Look at that Shine! 3. Give me your lemons cowgirl! 4 Mush Judy Mush! 5.008 Susie Spy 6.1 did it all myself 7. The Punk Rockers 8. H-O-R-N-E-T-S Hornets! 9. Perfect Schedule to a perfect week 10. Annie Oakley don’t hold a candle to Laura H. 7 — - «- • T iilnj -Ik !ay — rrdte, _ I 5 — K- - I Sii f MS — J WUhUI lum ) j rvVfcdSe. 7 6 t ft -% i '■ofuCLt3c y° r+n, I vftnnm- Si u 14 9 10 Homecoming 1981 began on Monday evening with coronation set in the theme “Hold On To Your Dreams. Curt Angell and Judy Switala were crowned King and Queen and reigned over the weeks activi- ties. Monday was also Dress-up Day, the beginning of the Mr. and Miss Hush Con- test and buttons went on sale. Tuesday was Urban Cowboy Cowgirl Day. It was the guys football Day and we had a volleyball game against EVW. Wednesday was T- Shirt Day. In the morning, festivities in- cluded Anything Goes (the Seniors won!) and the annual Senior Slave Auction. Thursday was Class Theme Day and Slave Day. It was also the girls football day and we had a volleyball game against St. Johns. Friday, the traditional Blue and Gold Day with an exciting and eventful pepfest in the afternoon. Carnations went on sale. Seniors had Best Poster, and the Juniors won the Poster Contest. The Football victory against EVW was followed by the tradi- tional Homecoming Dance. All-in-all we had a PERFECT week. 15 SNO- DAZE Sno-Daze ’82 began Monday night with Coro- nation. A tradition was changed this year as the Sno-Daze candidates were decked in Ski Sweat- ers instead of the traditional formal attire. Ron and Becky were crowned King and Queen and reigned over the weeks activities. Monday also consisted of “Dress-Up Day” and a tough over- time loss against Kimball for the Girls Basketball team. Tuesday was “T-shirt Hat day and we had a Teacher Student Feud Competition. The Gymnasts and the Boys Basketball teams trav- eled to Becker STMA. The Gymnasts brought home a super victory over Becker and the Basket- ball team came home with a disappointing loss. The wrestlers also had a disappointing loss at home. Wednesday was “Slave day and Bib day . Thursday was class day, all the classes had differ- ent things to dress-up in. The best way to describe Friday is “SNOW”. Everyone showed up for school in the traditional Blue Gold, everyone was getting excited for the big game and pepfest. Due to one of our many winter snow storms Fri- day was cut short. Everyone was sent home short- ly into 3rd. hour therefore all the evenings activi- ties were cancelled. Sno-Daze Candidates: (LtoR)Sue Hayes. Russ Bring. Becky Meyer, Ed King. Jean Hurlbert.Gor Scott. Jodi Earney, Ron Moshier. Julia Reed, Jeff Borchardt. Sue Russ Becky Ed Jean Gordy Jodi Ron Julia Jeff SPIRITED GALS The Big Lake Hornet’s Cheer- leading squads performed exceed- ingly well throughout the year. The football squad had a lot of ex- perience in their four Seniors: Toni Flicek, Laura Hengemuehle, The- resa Hogfeldt, and Lori Iverson. The basketball squad carried over from football with Sue Meyer and Kim Peacock. Their experience really showed as they became the squad's leaders. Pepfests were few, the football season saw three of them with Homecoming as the brightest. The basketball season saw their pepfests dashed by the snow. 1. FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS — 1st Row: Lori Iverson, Laura Hengemuehle, Toni Flicek. 2nd Row: Patty Haling, Kim Peacock. Theresa Hogfeldt, Sue Meyer. 2. “We will fight, fight, fight ... 3. BAS- KETBALL CHEERLEADERS — 1st Row: Coach Prigge. Diane Alcott, Kim Beaulieu Mgr 2nd Row: Kellie Krause. Sue Meyer, Lori Moshier, Kim Peacock, Brenda Erbe. 3 IS HIGH KICKERS Danceline had two different squads this year, one performed for the Var- sity Football games and the other one for the Junior High games. Danccline performed during rain and snow. To- wards Basketball season both squads were together. Danceline performed for the District Games. There were five Seniors on the squad — Sue Hayes, Maggie Wronski, Ronda Hansen, Jean Hurlbert, Wendi Bren- teson. 3 1. VARSITY DANCELINE — 1st Row: Ronda Hansen. Lynn Middlestadt, Michelle Gorman, Nettie Danzl. Debbie Bebo, Cindy McConnell. Sue Hayes. Mary Krai. 2nd Row: Pam Stein. Wendy McConnell. Wendi Brent- son. Maggie Wronski. Kathy Johnson. Shelly LaBau. Jessie Voght. Jean Hurlben 2. ‘Whew ... r 3. SENIORS — Maggie Wronski. Wendi Brenteson. Jean Hurlbert, Sue Hayes. Ronda Hansen 4 JUNIOR VARSITY — 1st Row Wendy McConnell. Holly Stolp. Shelly LaBau, Jessie Voght. Kathy Johnson. Sheri Angell. Missy Earney. 2nd Row: Michelle Gor- man, Lynn Middlestadt. Kiirsten LaBau. Tra- cy Stein, Debbie Bebo. Sonia Simoneau. 19 FOOTBALL VARSITY FOOTBALL: (L to R) Row I: Loren Swanson. Andy Pittman. Kevin Kampa. Mike Juhl. Tom Baird. Kevin Gallus, Todd Nyberg, Dan Andren, Tony Woolhouse. Doug Muir. Row 2: Ed King. Paul Faust, Tom Wicklace. Joel Aleckson. Jerome Kollar. Steve Gruber. Russ Bring, Rob Ramthun. Brian Folkens. Kevin Loegering Row 3: Phii Kollar. Dan Borchardt. Todd Cox. Rob Aasen, Scott Keeler. Jeff Borchardt. Bruce Folkens. Curt Angell, Steve Meltzer, Ray Watson, Mike VanHee. Coach Muir, not pictured Coach Haskell. The 1981 Football season saw the Hornets very competitive and involved in many very close games. The season started with two heartbreaking losses to non-conference foes Onamia and St Michael. The Hornets had chances to win both games in the closing seconds, but victory was denied. The seasons first win came over highly touted Kimball with a hard fought 14-6 win. After another down to the wire loss at Maple Lake the Hornets defeated EV-W for a Homecoming win and the highlight of the season. In this game it was Big Lake who denied the Eagles bid to tie the score late in the game. Aided by two pass interference calls, EV-W had 12 plays to score from inside the Big Lake 10 yd. line, but the Hornets rose to the occasion with an outstanding goal line defense to preserve the Homecoming win. Big Lake closed its season by playing a very tough game against eventual state champions, Holdingford. Trailing only 7-0 at half-time several B.L. fumbles gave the Huskers a lead that the Hornets could not overcome. The Hornets finished 2nd in rushing yardage in the conference the highest finish ever in that category for Big Lake in recent history. Senior Captains Angell. King Borchardt. and Aleckson provided some great leadership and Jerome Kollar had an outstanding season leading our squad in both offensive and defensive point totals and received All-Conference as well as Tom Wicklace and Mike VanHee who received Honorable Mention. Although we lost more games than we won our team had a reputation for being a hard nosed team of real hitters and we had a lot of fun. 22 8TH GRADE. Row 1: Jeff Putnam. Greg MeGuiggan. Brent Gorman. Brad Hayes. Gary Lindsey. Kevin Ryan. Ted Provenchcr. Row 2: Wayne Simoneau, Rob Curtis. Brett Fowler. Scan McElhonc. Todd Teige. Doug Hayes. Bob Morafka 7TH GRADE: Row 1: Steve Smallish. David Biasing. Chuck Trom. Robert Engvall. Todd Moffitt. Bob Putnam. Paul Loven, Mike Stein Row 2: Coach Thiele. Brad Pederson MGR , Tom Moffitt. Merlyn Schley. BradSaari. Ricky Boulcy. Rich Haling. David Miller. VARSITY SCORES BL 8 Onamia 16 BL 8 STMA 13 BL 12 St. John’s 19 BL 14 Kimball 6 BL 0 Maple Lake 14 BL 8 EV-W 0 BL 8 Becker 27 BL 12 Sartell 31 BL 0 Holdingford 27 VOLLEYBALL VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: (L to R) Row 1: Nancy Aschnewiiz, Synde Miller, Vicky Davis, Wcndi Brcntcson. Sue Hayes, Deb Bebo. Row 2: Coach Rosengren. Deb Skoog. Michelle Gorman. Pam Stein. Sheryl Struffert, Angie Johnson, Jean Hurlbert MGR. BLHS Varsity Volleyball had a conference record of 2-5 and an overall record of 4-9 for the 1981 season, finishing 5th in the conference. Main leader- ship for the squad came from its four Seniors — Sue Hayes, Vicky Davis, Wendi Brenteson, and Synde Miller. Two of the Seniors received awards .. . Synde Miller was All-Conference and Wendi Bren- teson was Honorable Mention. Besides the normal season schedule Big Lake par- ticipated in the Sartell invitational and hosted the 7, 8 and 9th grade conference invitational, with the Big Lake 9th grade team winning their invitational The B squad had a very successful season with a 3-6 conference record, and 5-10 overall. Both the B squad and the 9th grade team were coached by Deb Hauge, Scott Anderson had the 8th grade team and Mary Ann Herbst had the 7th grade team. 24 B-SQUAD: (L lo R) Row 1: DcAnn Barnett MGR . Penny Gotzian. Coach Deb Hauge. Barb Daniels. Lynn Middlcstadt MGR. Row 2: Julie Springer. Sonia Simoncau. Renee Morafka. Row 3: Missy Earney. Tracy Stein. Linda Gramsey. Kiirstcn LaBau. Row 4: Rhonda Danzl, Sheri Angcll. Row 5: Wendy McConnell. Diane Bower C-SQUAD: (L to R) Row 1: Korie Monson, Karne Simoneau. Becky Jacobsen. Kimberly Peterson, Sarah Arthur. Crystal Gulbranson, Kathy Meyer Row 2: Jenny Aasen. Stephanie Backlund. Chris- tine Garman, Karla Gruber, Anna Gramsey, Terri Lynas. Heather Gorman. Row 3: Tanya Rose, Coach Anderson, Terri Lally, Deb Asplund, Lori Trom. Jeanette Scott. Joclle Faunce. Coach Herbst. WRESTLING VARSITY WRESTLING: (L to R) Row 1: Mike VanHee. Russ Bring, Russ Lumley, Ken Boenish. Andy Pittman. Row 2: Coach Haskell. Karth Mitchell. Steve Gruber, Doug Muir. Joel Aleckson, Tim Juhl, Tim Aschnewitz, Coach Ganyo. The Big Lake wrestling squad had a lot to be proud of during the 1981- 1982 season. This young team in its 3rd year as a varsity sport showed more than 100% improvement. Each wrestler advanced greatly in strength and skill as the year went on. The Team was led by its three captains, Russ Bring, Tim Aschnewitz and Mike VanHee. Unfortunately Russ and Tim were stopped short of their goals due to knee injuries. However both were good leaders and contributed greatly to the success of the team. Mike had an excellent year as a Jr. and can be expected to improve on that next year when he will once again captain the team. Three wrestlers earned the right to participate in the Regional Tourney. Ken Boenish placed 4th in the district as a ninth grader. If he continues on his present pace of improvement he could be Big Lakes 1st Region Champ. Joel Aleckson also took a 4th. Joel didn't start until x-mas so he had a slow start. But Joel proved his ability by reversing 2 earlier losses to opponents in the District Tournament and earning a trip to the Region Championships. Steve Gruber also had a good season. He finished 3rd in the district and earned the most team points of all the wrestlers. For this Steve was named as one of the 82-83 co-captains. 26 Tough and Mighty Seniors. Joel. Russ and Tim. B-SQUAD: (L to R) Row 1: Ed Spencer. Rick Bouley. Mike MeGuiggan. Row 2: Paul Faust MGR. Mark LaDew, Dave Moschkau, Fred Mayer, Coach Haskell. GYMNASTICS VARSITY: (L to R) 1st Row: Sue Hayes, Missey Earney, Julie Yetzer, Ronda Hansen. Mel Skoog, Joelle Faunce. Row 2: Coach Rosengren. DeAnn Barnett MGR.. Korie Monson, Becky Meyer, Barb Hurlbert. Deb Skoog MGR Top: Kathy Meyer Many team records were broken in Gymnastics this year, the main 2 being — 1) the varsity scored in the hundreds all but one meet and 2) the highest team total ever of 118.85 was scored during the last meet of the season against Lester Prairie. As far as conference stats — Big Lake as a team was I st on bars and beam, 2nd on vault and floor. For the past two years Big Lake has tied Maple Lake and Sartell for the conference title but lost to Sartell this year by .15 thus taking 2nd place instead. All-Conference went to Senior Sue Hayes and 8th grader Joelle Faunce. Honorable Mention went to Seniors Mel Skoog and Ronda Hansen. As far as Post Season Meets. Big Lake placed 3rd at Sub- Regions (losing to St. Michael by .65) with the following 4 gymnasts advancing to Regions — Sue Hayes, Mel Skoog, Julie Yetzer, and Joelle Faunce. Individual high was Sue Hayes on bars who received a 2nd place medal at Sub-Regions, and placed 6th at Regions. Varsity’s record was 8-2 conference, 11-5 overall and B-squad 7-3 conference, 9-7 overall. B-SQUAD: (L to R) 1st Row: Korie Monson, Missey Barney, Lori Trom, Beth Johnson. Michelle Hansen. Kathy Meyer. Barb Hurlbert. 2nd Row: Deb Skoog MGR.. Beverly Olson. Jenny Fischer, Robin Yetzer. Jodi Skoog, Crystal Gulbranson. Sarah Arthur. Jill Sularz. DeAnn Barnett MGR., Coach Prigge Seniors: Sue Hayes. Ronda Hansen. Becky Meyer. Mel Skoog. VARSITY SCORES BL 101.05 Annandale 102.80 Bl. 98.15 Maple Lake Hold. 82.8-85.4 B1 106.05 Elk River 111.65 BL 106.35 Becker 63.68 BL 104.45 Hold. Kimball 98.00-66.75 BL 108.25 Royalton 101.3 BL 100.25 Maple Lake Sartell 84.7-100.4 BL 102.45 Becker 72.25 BL 103.65 STMA 110.50 BL 109.85 Sartcll Kimball 111.6-70.4 BL 109.85 Monticello 101.7 BL 118.85 Lester Prairie 106.9 BOYS BASKETBALL VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL: (L lo R): Ron Moshier Mgr.. Kevin Loegering. Dale Hance. Brian Folkens, Scon Hayes, Jeff Borchardt, Bruce Folkens, Curt Angelt, Ray Watson, Coach Muir, Coach Bruns, Chuck Miller, Johnny Bruns, Troy Hipsag. Todd Hipsag. BallBoys. Sometimes it’s very difficult to find improvement from the bcgi- ning of a year like this year to the end of the year just by looking at a won loss record. There was improvement, noted by the coaches, and even though our record was nothing to brag about there were some heroics and high points along the way. The whole team should always remember the night we went to Maple Lake and played a state rated team and performed far above expectations. Next year the absence of this years Seniors Good Ole Boy” Jeff Borchardt, “Jobber Rob Ramthun and “Stosh Dale Hance will be felt. Dale Hance also deserves recognition for being chosen to the All-Con- ference second team and doing a fine job as this years captain. Best of luck to all the Seniors. Brian drives in for the Grand Slam! B TEAM. ROw 1: Philip Kollar, Todd Cox. Paul Stein. Dan Borchardt. Jeff Gcislcr. Row 2: Coach Muir, Denny Hipsag. Troy Yager. Rob Aascn. Bernie Miller. Kevin Leslie. Troy Brenteson. JR HIGH. Row 1: Jeff Puttnam. Scott Nocton. Doug Hayes. Jack Vogt. Dan Hansmann. Dave Biasing. Bob Moraflca Row 2: Todd Tcigc. Brett Fowler. Brent Gorman, Brad Hayes. Jeff McConnell, Ted Provenchcr. Terry Boitoma Row 3: Coach Foehrenbacher, Brian Johnson. Mike Stein. Dave Miller, Darren Nielsen. Darrik Spaulding. Bruce Gleer. Bob Puttnam. Tim Rudlong. Paul Loven. Scott Moshier. Coach Anderson BL 50 Rockford 54 BL 38 Kimball 56 BL 44 Becker 62 BL 30 Sartell 54 BL 27 Hold. 62 BL 30 Sartell 61 BL 39 Kimball 71 BL 43 EVW 77 BL 40 SJP 55 SUB DISTRICTS BL 46 SJP 65 BL 45 Foley 60 BL 37 Monti. 58 BL 43 STMA 52 BL 41 EVW 77 BL 34 SJP 41 BL 55 Maple L. 68 BL 40 Becker 56 BL 53 Maple L. 73 BL 43 Hold. 72 31 Girl's Basketball Kneeling: Diane Gotzian. Jean Hurlbert. Gail Ramthun. (managers). Standing L to R Mary Krai. Synde Miller. Michelle Gorman. Lynn Middlestadl. Rhonda Danzl. Tem Lemonds, Pam Stem. Robyn Fisher. Lynette Glover. Mary Kollar, Angie Johnson. Nancy Aschnewitz. Coach Kowalski The overall record was not a true reflection of the team. There were a number of games which were lost only by a few points. Winning isn’t always determined by the score, in some instances the girls played a super game and were winners in every aspect except the score. Those who will be leaving are Terri Lemonds (who made the All- Conference team), Synde Miller, Lynette Glover, and Mary Kol- lar. Big Lake Girl’s Basketball will miss these four Seniors. B-Squad: 1st Row: Rhonda Danzl, Shelly Schueller, Holli Stolp, Kiirsten LaBau 2nd Row: Coach Thiele. Penny Gotzian. Nancy Aschnewitz, Lynn Middlestadt, Sonia Simoncau, Barb Johnson. Lying: Coach Foehrenbacher. Coach Hauge. 1st Row: Krissy Lemonds. Heather Gorman. Anna Gramsey. Kim Peterson. Lora McMullen. 2nd Row: Nancy McMullen MGR.. Kathy Meyer. Tanya Rose, Julie Hollen- beck. Chris Reierson, Deb Asplund, Pam Rasmussen. Jane Bouley MGR 3rd Row: Danika Spaulding, Steph Backlund. Jeannette Scott. Kim Juhl, Karla Gruber. Jenny Aasen. VARSITY SCORES BL 23 STMA 27 BL 36 Becker 38 BL 36 Onamia 37 BL 26 Sartell 51 BL 31 Monti. 60 BL 37 SJP 43 BL 33 Sartell 63 BL 30 Kimball 25 BL 24 SJP 38 BL 26 Maple Lake 33 BL 33 Cathedral 52 BL 20 Hold. 68 BL 29 Kimball 30 BL 41 EVW 54 BL 20 Maple Lake 37 BL 39 Becker 35 BL 21 Holdingford 49 BL 31 EVW 61 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT BL 31 SJP 38 33 “BLINDSPOT” The play “Blindspot was the play pre- sented Tor the District one-act contest in Jan- uary. The play dealt with the blindspots peo- ple have regarding retarded or handicapped children. In the play, two older women are left with a young child because their “social worker niece can’t handle the situation. Although the play had areas of comic relief, for the most part, its intent was serious. I. to R: Marilyn Gramsey. Ann Sular . Julia Reed. Barb Forsythe. Ron Mushier, lid King “The Meddlesome Maid” The Big Lake Theatre Department presented a farce, “The Meddlesome Maid”, for their spring three-act public presen- tation. The play involved the confusion over a baby named Dolly, a car named Dolly, a motorboat named Dolly and. of course, a woman named Dolly. The audience was very appre- ciative of the students’ performance and gave them a standing ovation after their performance. Row I, LloK: Nancy Aschnewitz. Nancy McMullen. Danika Spaulding. Julie Springer. Barb Johnson Row 2: Dan Borchardl. Marilyn Gramscy. Jane Boulcy. Row 3: Bruce Folkens. Becky Meyer. Bnan Boulcy. Dcrrik Spaulding. Bcih Maurer. Ron Mushier. Ann Sularz. I. Marilyn in her role as Herd is 2. Ann preparing for her role as Rick 3. Pcrfcc- Cing a somewhat awesome face 4 Plot- ting a way to keep Rick. 5. tense situ- ation for the Meddlesome maid 6 A heated discussion?!? 7. A happy scene of the Meddlesome Cast 37 THESPIANS SPEECH TEAM SPEECH — This year’s speech team was very active. Most stu- dents participated in several speech invitationals which were held on Saturdays and also partici- pated in the Central Minnesota Conference Speech Tournament and the District 19A Speech Con- test. All of the speech team mem- bers participated in the District Speech Contest and did fairly well. Ann Sularz, a sophomore in the category of non-original oratory, placed third at the District Contest and participated in the Regional Speech Contest. In general, this was a successful year and all look forward to a better year to come. THESPIANS — The Internation- al Thespian Society is an organiza- tion which honors secondary school students for their outstand- ing achievements in theatre. Mem- bership is earned by meeting the following requirements; Participa- tion in two full length plays or four one-acts; or two one-acts and one full-length and participation in two different areas of theatre pro- duction; and should have earned ten Thespian points (one point equals ten hours of excellent work). Our charter of Troupe 582 was established in 1980. At the present time, we have ten ac- tive members. Local Troupe offi- cers for 1981-82 were: President; Julia Reed; Vice-President: Ron Moshier; Secretary-Treasurer: Ju- lie Pavlik. This spring four new members were initiated: Marilyn Gramsey; Jeff Borchardt; Brian Bouley; and Jane Bouley. 38 THESPIANS: L to R: Marilyn Gramsey, Jane Bouley. Julie Pavlik, Barb Forsythe. Julia Reed, Ron Moshier. Bruce Folkens, Laura Hengemuehle, Ed King. Scott Hayes. Brian Bouley. Brian Folkens. SPEECH: L to R: Julie Springer. Ann Sularz. Deb Skoog, Julia Reed. Doug Larson, Derrik Spaulding. Denika Spaulding, Kris Pavlik. 1 APRIL FOOLS CONCERT 1. “Ronaldine and Dennis played the Fanfare.” 2. “Big Bass bumb drum and Company.” 3. Me and Eddie are best friends . 4. “Say thank you Denise! 5. “And the Commercial went on and on and on ... 6. “The Brass Ensemble. Sr Band. Clockwise 12:00: Nancy Aschnewitz, Jeff Borchardt. Joe Petersen. Ken King. Kevin Leslie. Scott Hayes. Chris Asplund. Darin Upham, Jerome Kollar, Julia Reed. Deb Skoog. Jessie Voght, Shelly LaBau. Barb Forsythe. Maggie Wronski, Lisa Kronbeck. Jane Boulcy. Jean Hurlbcrt, Ed King, Mary Kollar. Matt Bocnish. Dale Hance. Tony Woolhousc. Patty Haling. Brian Bouley. Dan Borchardt, Dave Moschkau, Ron Moshicr. Paul Stein. Chris Iverson. Craig McDowell. Kevin Gallus. Bruce Folkcns Left Eye Mark White. Lynn Middlcstad. Erich Moschkau Rt Eye: Barb Johnson, Tim DeMars, Jodie Klatt Mouth: Nancy McMullen. Ann Sularz, Brian Folkens. Sandy Syvcrson. Beth Maurer. Pam Orrock. Toni Flicek, Diane Gotzian. Sue Hayes. Pam Stein. Marilyn Gramsey, Lori Iverson. Denise McDowall. The Big Lake Bands had a very active year this year. As usual, the Sr. Band participated in playing at the football and basketball games, but that was just the start. The Band helped break the record for the Largest Marching Band in the world. For the 2nd time we participated at Band day and watched the Minnesota Gophers win. Then we made another trip to the U of M and the University’s Marching Band performed an indoor concert. We had our usual Holiday concert with the help from the Sr. Band, Jr. Band, Cadet Band, Sr. Choir, and Jr. Choir. This year the District solo-ensemble contest was held at Royalton, 23 out of 38 people starred, including, for the first time, our clarinet quintet and also for the first time. Jazz Band participated and starred. Six of the people plus Jazz Band got superior ratings at Slate Contest, held at St. Cloud State University. Large Group Band Contest was held at Monticello High School, we received 3 out of 6 stars. April started out exciting with the fantastic April Fools Concert put on by the Big Lake Sr. Band We had our traditional Fine Arts Festival and Jr Band. Cadet Band, Sr. Choir, Jr. Choir, and many others helped to provide entertainment for the evening. We had our Second Annual Fine Arts Banquet too. Jazz Band, Swing Choir, the first act of the 3-act play, and Ann Sularz’s famous, award winning speech all made the night something to remember. Sr. Band helped out at the Memorial Day Service, High School Graduation and marching in the Spud Fest and Sherburne County Fair parades. Brass Ensemble. 1st Row Mary Kollar. Jean Hurlbert, Ed King. 2nd Row: Deb Skoog. Ron Moshier. Paul Stein. Pete LeVoir, Bruce Folkcns. Brian Folkcns. Clarinet Quintet: Lori Iverson. Sue Hayes, Marilyn Gramsey. Nancy Aschnewitz. Jazz Band: 1st Row: Joe Petersen. Scott Hayes. Sonia Simoneau. Jill Thomas. Shelly Schueller. Corrine Petersen. Julia Reed. 2nd Row: Mr. Kerns. 3rd Row: Brian Bouley, Nancy Aschnewitz. Ed King. Jean Hurlbert. Paul Stein. 4th Row: Mary Kollar, Bruce Folkens. Ron Moshier. Erich Moschkau. Pete LeVoir. David Moschkau Solo’s: 1st Row: Sonia Simoneau. Barb Forsythe. Lynn Middlestadt, Chris Asplund. 2nd Row: Deb Skoog, Ron Moshier. Pete LeVoir. Kiir- sten LaBau Barb and Maggie. Duet Saxaphone Quartet: Corrine Petersen. Shelly Schueller. Jill Thomas. Sonia Simoneau. Jr. Band: 1st Vert. Row Top to Bottom. Scott Nocton, Dale Theis. Brent Gorman. Todd Teigc. Bill Wilts, Ken Boenish, Sonia Simoneau. Jill Thomas, Deb Asplund. Barb Meyer. Barb Hurlbert. Kiirsten LaBau. 2nd Vert. Row: Holli Stolp. Diane Alcott, Jeff McConnell. John McKusick. Tanya Rose. Penny Gotzian, Leona Provencher. Linda Gramsey, Missy Earney, Alona Habeger, Erik Arthur. Deann Barnett 3rd Vert Row: Mr. Kerns. Jeff Putnam, Sean McElhone. Scott Olson, Jody Human, Brad Hayes. Terry Bottema Horz Row: Shelly Schueller. Corrine Petersen. Derek Walraven, Doug Hayes. Ted Pro- vencher. Greg McGuiggan RA TINGS DISTRICT SI A 11 STAR STAR Jazz Band • • Brass Ensemble • Hayes. Gramsey. Iverson • • Aschnewitz. Kollar (Quintet) Thomas. Simoneau. Schueller • Peterson (Quartet) Forsythe. Wronski (Duct) • B. Forsythe • K LaBau • R. Moshier D. Skoog 0 L Middlestadt 0 • S. Simoneau • C. Asplund • 7th Band (L to R): Paula Jackson. Mike McGuiggan. Stephanie Backlund, Crystal Gulbranson. Jenny Aasen, Anna Gramsey. Sarah Arthur. Melanie Burma. Danika Spaulding, Lisa Holtan, Lora McMullen. Darrik Spaulding. Robert Engvall. Bob Delle. Ricky Bouley. Ty Hengemueblc. Tim Rudlong, Mike Stein. Dave Biasing. Enck Petersen, Paul Loven, Jack Vogt. Robert Putnam. Bruce Greer. Richard Haling. Beth Johnson. Denise Rosen. Stephanie Booth. Heather Gorman. Kathy Meyer. Misty Ludens. Tammee Walraven. CHOIR Big Lake Choirs had a new look about them and that was the addition of a new choral director. His name is Mr. James Fiskum, a graduate from Be- midji State University. Mr. Fiskum picked up where Peggy Renner left off, and he did an excellent job. He’s the kind of director that has a lot of incentive and inspiration to get a choir our size up and going. To start the year off we had our Fall Concert with all choir members participating. While we were pre- paring for our annual choral performance at Ridge- dale in December where we performed twice that day, we were preparing for the Winter Concert at the same time. The choir students then got down to business by rehearsing for district contest. Big Lake brought home 18 out of 32 entry stars, including the Barbershop Boys and the Melody Lakers. With just enough time to breathe, we then pre- pared for Large Group Contest which was held at Monticello and we were able to bring back a District star rating. Not long after that, the District stars went on to State and we brought home 10 out of 18 entry stars, including the Melody Lakers. Some final activities and performances included the Fine Arts Festival and Banquet along with the final performance. Graduation. From the members of the Senior Choir to our first year Choral Director, Mr. James Fiskum, we would like to commend you on a job that was well executed and superbly done! ACCOMPANISTS: (L to R) Front Row: Sharon Werner, Cindi McConnell Back Row: Julia Reed. Nancy Aschnewitz. BARBERSHOP: (L to R) Tad Hengemuehle, Gordy Scott. Ron Moshier, Jeff Borchardt. Tom Yetzer. Sr. Choir. Front Row: Kellie Krause, Debbie Barnett. Lon Iverson. Becky Meyer. Nancy Aschnewitz. Sandy Coash, Prima Fowler, Ronda Hansen, Debbie Bebo, Vicky Davis, Ann Sularz, Marilyn Gramsey, Barb Forsythe, Dana Jensen, Sue Meyer. Pam Stein. 2nd Row: Mary Kollar, Julie Springer. Pam Orrock, Cindi McConnell. Jen Atkinson, Tammy Johnson, Synde Miller. Lisa Anthony, Mary Krai. Kris Pavlik, Tammy Morafka, Lori Moshier, Renee Morafka, Michelle Hansen, DebSkoog, Sandy Syverson. 3rd Row: Diane Bower, Michelle Gorman. Kim Beaulieu, Shelly Klatt, JoTummel, Tim Ujike. Loren Swanson. Allen Thomas. Todd Lund, Andy Pittman. Holly Nyberg. Jim Compton. Tim Weller. Laura Hengemuehle. Wendy McConnell. Rhonda Danzl, Kathy Johnson 4th Row: Gail Ramthun. David Oakes, Tom Yetzer, Brian Folkens, Gordy Scott. Bruce Folkens, Doug Muir, Steve Meltzer, Ron Moshier. Phillip Kollar, Tim Aschnewitz. Terry Shipman, Rick Baumgartner. Tad Hengemuehle. Jon Baldwin, Mike Hancc. Brett Weller. Jeff Borchardt. Julia Reed. Julie Pavlik Jr. Choir: 1st Row: Linda Syverson, Sonya Johnson, Brian Johnson. Dan Syverson, Brian Rasmussen. Bob Morafka, Troy Moshier, Chris Moschkau. Laura White. Bonnie Peterson, Carrie Johnson, Krissy Lemonds. 2nd Row: Korie Monson, Teri McGowan, Tina Braun, Lynn McGowan. Kevin Kampa, Cleston Lange. Michele Nielsen. Kim Juhl. Sheila Olson, Mary Meyer, Julie Yetzer. 3rd Row: Joelle Faunce. Kris Beaulieu, Jodi Skoog, Jeanette Scott, Dennis Hipsag, Jeff Eckholm, Ed Spencer. Cam Habeger, Teri Lynas, Kcri Hansman, Doug Peterson. 4th Row: Tina Kopponen. Robin Yetzer, Lori Trom, Pam Rasmussen. Linda Bielinski. Tracy Stein, Koreen Johnson. Mike Juhl, Danny Hansman. Lisa Valiant. Sheryl Struffert, Sheri Angcll. Barb Daniels, Chris Reierson. RA TINGS DISTRICT SIAM STAR STAR The Melody Lakers The Barbershop Boys • • Borchardt — Moshier • Meyer — Moshier • • Forsythe — Kollar • B. Forsythe • • J Reed • R Moshier • • C. Kollar • S. Miller B Meyer • J Borchardt • B Folkens D Muir • M. Gorman • N. Aschncwitz • • Ron and Jeff. Duet Barb and Cathy. Duet Ron and Becky. Duet SWING CHOIR: 1st Row: Becky Meyer. 2nd Row: Tad Hengemuehle, Jon Baldwin, Synde Miller. Julia Reed. Mary Krai. Barb Forsythe. Ron Moshier, Gordy Scott. 3rd Row: Doug Muir. Nancy Aschncwitz. Laura Hengemuehle. Jeff Borchardt. 4th Row: Pam Stein. Solos: 1st Row: Synde Miller, Michelle Gorman, Nancy Aschnewitz, Julia Reed. Barb Forsythe. Becky Meyer. 2nd Row. Doug Muir. Bruce Folkens. Ron Moshier, Jeff Borchardt. CHOIR HIGHLIGHTS I. Another fine performance by the Sen- ior High Choir 2. The harmonious bar- bershop boys. 3. A Junior High Christ- mas Concert 4. The Melody Lakers in action Tim, our “borrowed” son, brother and friend from Tokushima. Japan, has been a real learning and sharing experience for his friends and family in Big Lake. His ability to discuss his country with such knowledge and pride has been an example we all felt we should follow as Americans. Tim was a Geography enthusiast. He loved to study and show the knowledge he learned from others and through his studies. As anyone who knew him can testify to, Tim asked endless questions about everything, thereby keeping all of us on our toes! Tim was an “experience” we enjoyed and his new American friends and family will miss him dearly. — Charlene Moschkau Tim's American Mom TAKANORI “TIM” UJIKE JAPAN’S LOSS, AMERICA’S GAIN ... AT LEAST FOR A YEAR 2nd Hour Choir; Most Improved Student: Tim In any language it's still “Eyes On Your Book!!” Tim takes a look at some Big Lake History”. HONOR SOCIETY L to R: Mike Hance. Pam Stein. Dale Hance. Jodi Eamcy, Julia Reed. Dcmsc McDowall. Marilyn Gramscy. Laura Hengemuehlc. Jean Hurlbcrt. Mary Kollar. Maggie Wronski. Julie Pavlik. Diane Cot ian. Cindi McConnell. Sue Hayes. CENTRAL COUNCIL Row 1. L to R: Sue Hayes. Nettie Danzl. Marsha Nolden. Corrine Peterson. Julie Yci x r. Cathy Meyer Row 2: Ron Moshier. Kevin Locgering. Justin Shroycr. Brent Gorman. Brian Johnson. 46 1982 l tker Staff: Jean Hurlbcrt — Editor. Brian Folkens. Diane Got ian. Advisor Miss Roberg. A typical yearbook meeting YEARBOOK As we put the finishing touches on our last page it is a relief to k.iow that another yearbook is once again complete. The long days of rushing for dead- lines are over for another year. A special “Thank You’ to many people who helped us when the going got rough. Nancy Aschnewitz for selling ads and typing. Synde Miller for selling ads. Ray Wat- son. Bruce Folkens. and Scott Flaycs for taking pictures when we so desperately needed them. And Tom Yetzer for his willingness to do whatever needed doing. A special “Thanks” to Bonnie Kemper for keeping our finances straight and for putting up with us running across the hall to get people on pictures identified. And finally a BIG “Thanks” to the rest of the yearbook staff for putting in so many hours. —Jean Flurlbert 1982 Yearbook Editor Even though we have examined our Laker many times, we still use it to go back in time. With our yearbook we can remember how it was to be in high school. We'll think how precious life was when we were younger and wish we were young again. Coming back to the present we have to find the right road to take. For some it may be easy, for others it could be indecision. At this young age we can see our mistakes and correct them instead of closing our minds. But we know we are always moving forward finding happiness along the way. not at the end of the road. — Author Unknown SPECIAL AWARDS I PRIM A FOWLER was selected as one of the 16 national finalists in the Great Model Search of TEEN Magazine. 2. ANN SULARZ re- ceived third place in District Speech Competi- tion; advanced to Regions and placed 7th. 3. DENISE McDOWALL. BETH MAURER and C INDI McCONNELL (not pictured) participa- ted in DECA 4 JULIA REED received BLFT Scholarship 5. MICHELLE GORMAN re- ceived National Choral Award 6. LYNETTE GLOVER and MARY BUCKLEY received the Senior Artist Award 7. JULIA REED received Best Supporting Actress. Best Overall Fine Arts Student. Best Thespian and Honor Thes- pian. FINE ARTS FESTIVAL May 6, 1982 marked the night for the 1982 Fine Arts Fair. Many hours were spent within the various “Art departments preparing for the event. The Art Room and Home-ec Room were put on display for the public to see. The Junior High Band. Senior Choir. Junior Choir and Jazz Band provided entertainment. Also there was a special preview of the Spring Three-Act Play. As usual the Fine Arts Fair was a complete success. BOYS BASEBALL Varsilv Baseball Row I.LtoR: Dennis Hipsag. Jeff Eckholm. Kevin Loegcring. Troy Brenleson. Troy Yager, l-orcn Swanson Row 2: John M� h s — Groundskeeper. Kevin Gallus. Jim Stein. Jeff Geisler. Paul Stein. Jeff Borehardt. Mike Hance. Dale Hancc. Coach Scott Anderson The indoor season was a long one this year. Consequently the number of players dwindled before we got outside. Once we got outdoors everyones spirits picked up Hitting was a strong point this season. We had a three way race for the team batting title. Jim Stein .419, Troy Brenteson .404. Kevin Loegcring .338. Dale Hance finished close behind at .325. The regular season was a struggle with only 2 wins. However districts were encou- raging as we saved the best for last. The SwanviJIe fans were unforgettable, as eleven beat seven in the last inning. The Cathedral game though a loss was of championship caliber. Outstanding pitching, double-plays, outfielders throwing runs out, diving catches and good hitting were all a part of this game. The only piece missing was a hit at the right time. Good Luck Seniors. 52 Junior High. Row I. L to R: l avul Miller. Todd Moffm. Terry Boctema. Sean McElhone. Greg McGuiggan. Jeff Putnam. David Biasing. Bob Putnam. Bob Morafka Row 2: Coach Foehrenbacher. Scott Nocton. Mike Johnson. Tom Moffitt. Mike Stein. Scott Moshier. Paul Loven. Brian Johnson VARSITY SCORES BL 3 Rockford 4 BL 3 Monticello 7 BL 6 STMA 2 BL 1 Sartell 16 BL 4 Becker 7 BL 4 Foley 17 BL II Maple Lake 1 BL 4 Eden Valley 8 BL 7 Monticello 10 BL 1 St. Johns II BL 2 Kimball 7 BL 0 Holdingford 12 BL 8 Becker DISTRICT GAMES 9 BL 4 Swanville 3 BL 0 Cathedral 1 53 GIRLS SOFTBALL The 1982 softball season was the Big Lake varsity team's second year of playing on an interscholastic level. Al- though the team's record wasn't the best, the highlight of the season had to be when Big Lake beat the undefeated and conference championship team in an 11-10 ball game. There were many good team leaders on the team, with Sue Hayes who led the conference in stolen bases being named “All-Conference and Vicky Davis who pitched most of the games being named to the “Second Team Honorable Mention.” Other seniors included Synde Miller and Lynette Glover. Varsity Girls Softball. Row I. L to R: Lynette Glover. Lisa Kronbcck. Gail Ramthun. Dune Bower. Rhonda !)an i. Sheri Angell Row 2: Diane Got .ian — Manager. Sue Hayes. Tracy Stein. Vicki Davis. Synde Miller. Renee Morafka. Sandy Coash. U Squad. Row I. L to R: Koreen Johnson. Sara White. Shelly Schueller. Linda Gramscy. Melinda Plzak. Jeanette Scott Row 2: Coach Hauge. Robin Yetzcr. Jocllc Fauncc. Sheri Coyle. Sonya Johnson. Sonia Simoneau. Holli Stolp — Manager C-Squad. Row I, L Io R: Jenny Fisher. Julie Hollenbeck. Karla Gruber. Stephanie Backlund. AnnaGramsey. Jenny Aasen Row 2: Coach Bruns. Cory Monson. Crystal Gulbranson. Jayne Lumley. Kathy Meyer. Karen Simoneau. Stephanie Booth VARSITY SCORES BL 2 Kimball 13 BL 17 Becker 18 BL 15 Rockford 25 BL 9 Maple Lake 17 BL 0 Sartell 13 BL 5 Sartell 9 BL 8 Becker 10 BL 0 Foley 14 BL 10 Maple Lake 11 BL 11 Eden Valley 10 BL 11 Monticello 12 BL 9 Kimball 19 BL 4 Eden Valley 14 55 Vamly Boys Track: Row I. L to R Chuck Poirier. Doug Muir. Cun Angell. Philip Kollar. Darin Upham. Allen Thomas. Row 2. Coach John Muir. Brian Rasmussen. Mike VanHee. Jerry Lytle. Brian Folkens. Pete LeVoir. Tim Juhl. Paul Faust. Kevin Kampa BOYS TRACK 1982 concluded another highly successful Boys Track sea- son. The season's competition began with a strong 3rd place finish in the CMC Indoor Meet. The team continued to score well in meets throughout the season including a number of meets with large schools. As the outdoor season neared a finish the Hornets made another fine showing by again finishing a strong 3rd in the CMC Outdoor Meet. The 1982 District 19A Track Meet proved to be one of the toughest District Meets ever held, and the Hornets were up to the task. Curt Angell advanced to the Region in four events; The 100, 200, Long Jump and 400 Relay. Other members of the 400 Relay Team were Mike VanHee. Paul Faust and Phil Kollar Kollar also advanced in the 100. In the Region 5A meet the 400 M Relay Team finished 3rd. but their time of 44.7 qualified them for the State Meet in Bloomington. The team didn’t place at State, but finished the season as the 9th best in the state. Coach Muir stated that this team was a lot of fun to work with and they exhibited a lot of dedication and desire. 56 GIRLS TRACK Varsily Track. L In R Assistant Coach John Haskell. Head Coach Sharon Kowalski. Pam Stein. Robyn Fisher. Julia Reed. Deb Asplund. Kiirstcn 1-aHau. Mary Kollar. Angie Johnson. Krissy Lemoods. Sarah Arthur. Heather Gorman. Nancy Aschnewitz. Corrine Peterson. Pam Orrock — Manager. Barb Johnson — Manager This years track team had a group of hard working, dedicated individuals. They showed tremendous im- provement as the season progressed. Big Lake qualified two athletes for the Regional Meet at Litchfield. Pam Stein qualified for the 100 M and 200 M Hurdles. Mary Kollar qualified for the Long Jump. Mary placed 5th at the Regional Meet. Mary, as well as the other Senior members of the team will be sorely missed by next years track team. Several new school records were established through- out the season including: Pam Stein 100 M Hurdles. 16.1; Pam Stein 200 M Hurdles. 32.9; Kiirsten LaBau 3200 M. 12.17.4; Nancy Aschnewitz 1600 M. 6.14. Seniors: Julia Reed. Mary Kollar. Pam Orrock. ADMINISTRATION Lloyd Luukkonen — Superintendent Donna Folkens — Secretary Shirley Dosh — Secretary Darrell Esterly Adm. Assistant A.D. SCHOOL BOARD L to R: Lloyd Luukkonen. Bob McDowell. Bruce Jacobsen. Donnie Schuller. Bill Middles- ladt. Richard Oltmanns. NOT PICTURED: Carol Springer. 60 COOKS: L to R Helen Borst, Grace Tolefson, Audrey Schaapveld CUSTODIANS. L to R Willard Swanson. John Moos. Morris Hanson. NOT PICTURED: Harlan Sample. Bud Hulleman. FACULTY... FACULTY. .. FACULTY. . Sealed. L to R: Joan Rosengren. Phy Ed Heallh. Deb Hauge. Jr Hi. Science; Linda Rahne. Spec Ed ; Kathy Beyer. Spec Bd ; Shari Prigge.Jr Hi Maih Standing; Ca! Hinnehs. Ind Aits; Barb Bristow. Eng.; Jim Hance. Jr. Hi. Math. Sue Spain. Homc-Ec; Karen Westerman. Art; Pat Heahman. Jr Hi. Eng.; Sharon Kowalski. Phy Ed Hcalth; Vera Minge. Spec. Ed. FACULTY. . . FACULTY. . . FACULTY.. . Left: Jim Fiskum. Choir. Right Dan Kerns. Band; Not Pictured: Caren Kalcnda. Readmg Spanish Frcnch; Jim Varian. Sr Hi Math Seated. L to R John Muir. Soc. Studies; John Bruns. Phy. Ed; Chuck Heit .. Ind Arts; Dan Thiele. Sr. Hi Science. John Haskell. I.S.S.; Tom Fochrenhachcr. Sr Hi Soc Studies; Standing; Sandy Foster. Media Center; Peggy Stencel. Eng.; Connie Rtiberg. Business; Sandy Bolin. Jr Hi Soc Studies; Carol Olson. Sr Hi English THE CLASS OF ’83 Lisa Anthony Chris Asplund John Baldwin Kim Beaulieu Bonnie Boeke Robin Boros Brian Bouley Mike Carlson Terry Carlson Sandy Coash Nettie Danzl Tim DcMars Brenda Erbe Donna Fisher Brian Folkens Bruce Folkens Prima Fowler Sonia Gabrielson Jeff Groustra Mike Hancc Scott Hayes Jeff Heinecke Rick Hupc Jodie Jacobsen Angie Johnson 64 JUNIORS Doug Johnson Tammy Johnson Shelly Klatt Katy Koppi Mary Krai Kellie Krause Lisa Kronbcck Pete LcVoir Kevin Loegering Todd Lund David Lynas Beth Maurer Cindi McConnell Sue Meyer Lori Moshicr Tom Nagorski Holly Nyberg Vic Olson Kim Peacock Kim Peterson Chuck Poirier Gail Ramthun Jackie Reierson Terry Rudlong Deb Skoog 65 JUNIORS Pam Slcin Ron Swanson Darin L'pham Ray Watson Dale Struffcrt Sandy Syverson Mike VanHcc Brett Weller Tom Wicklace Rila Woolhouse THE CLASS OF '84 Rob Aasen Nancy Aschnewitz Jeri Atkinson Tom Baird Deb Bcbo Dan Borchardt Jane Bouley Diane Bower Troy Brcnteson Angie Brown Todd Cox Rhonda Danzl Chris DeMars Dorothy Farr Jeannie Farr Rob Fisher Kevin Gallus Randy Garman Darrel Glover Michelle Gorman Steve Gruber Patty Haling Michelle Hansen Laura Hansmann Tad Hengcmuehlc 67 SOPHOMORES Dan Holtan Scott Jacobsen Dana Jensen Barb Johnson Kathy Johnson Kim Kampa Ken King Jodie Klatt Jennifer Kordash Andrea Kronbeck Shelly LaBau Mark La Dew Doug Larson Kevin Leslie Russ Lumley Fred Mayer Wendy McConnell Craig McDowall Nancy McMullen Lynn Middlestadt Bcrnic Miller Karth Mitchell Dave Monson Rcaec Morafka Davfd Moschkau 68 SOPHOMORES Erich Moschkau Doug Muir Marsha Noldcn Bret Olson Kris Pavlik Joe Peterson Terry Poole Brian Rasmussen Jim Schlcctcr Terry Shipman Donna Shonka Julie Springer Paul Stein fhM Ann Sularz Tanya Thomas Mark White Tony Woolhouse NOT PICTURED Julie Arneson Lisa Dearborn Chris Iverson Gary Starkweather 69 THE CLASS OF ’ Darin Agnew Diane Alcott Sheri Angell Morten Arneson Erick Arthur DeAnn Barnett Richard Baumgartner Kristine Beaulieu Linda Bielinski Ken Boenish Jim Compton Barb Daniels Sue Dye Missy Earney Jeff Eckholm Mark Gabrielson Jeff Geisler Penny Gotzian Linda Gramsey A Iona Habcger Kim Haberman Mark Hagen Denny Hipsag Korreen Johnson Michelle Johnson 70 FRESHMEN Sonya Johnson Tim Johnson Mike Jones Mike Juhl Tim Juhl Kevin Kampa Philip Kollar Kiirsten LaBau John McKusick Barb Meyer Tom Nali Scott Olson Rhonda Palmquist Colleen Patzoldt Brett Peters Corrine Peterson Andy Pittman Leona Provenchcr Brian Rasmussen Janet Rath George Sandoz Shelly Schueller Sonia Simoneau Justin Shroycr Jodi Skoog 71 FRESHMAN Holli Stolp Sheryl Struffert Loren Swanson Linda Syverson Mike Syverson Dale Theis Jill Thomas Lisa Valiant Derek Walravcn Tim Weller Tony Werp Sarah White Bill Wilts Trpy Yager Robin Yetzer 72 THE CLASS OF ’86 Row I: RobC'unis. Joelle Faunce. Kerry Kampa. Kim Juhl. Terry Lally. Keiih Braun. Barb Hurlhen. Jim l-avrenz Row 2: Doug Hayes. Deb As- plund, Denise Johnson. Lisa Evenson. Traci Lemonds. Julie Hollenbeck, Tina Kopponen. Kari Hansmann Row3:Cleston Lange. Terry Bottoma. Greg McGuiggan. Breni Gorman. Brad Hayes. Gary Lindsey. Jody Hirman. Darryl Jensen. Row I: Sheila Olson, Lynn McGown. Mary Meyer. Scott Nocton. Rick Olson. Brian Voight. Mitchell Hall. Danny Syverson. Wayne Simoneau. Row 2: Bob Morafka. Mary Nass, Julie Yctzcr. Terri Lynas, Laurie Trom. Jeanette Scott. Pam Ramussen. Tanya Rose, Ed Spencer. Row 3: Troy Moshier. Ted Provencher, Chris Reicrson. Clifford Rooties. Jeff McConnell. Todd Teige. Scan McElhone. Jeff Putnam. THE CLASS OF ’87 Row I: Stephanie Btxith. Anna Gramsey. Robert Hngvall. Stephanie Backlund. Christine Garman. Ty Hengcmuchlc. Danny Hansmann. Karla Gruber. Robert Hanson. Row 2: Beth Johnson. Sara Arthur. Jcny Hliason. Heather Gorman. Jenny Aascn. Tony Gapinski. Chandler Karr. Cam Habeger. Lisa Holtan. Bruce Greer Row 3: Mike Johnson, Crystal Gulbranson. Leslie Boros. Keith Allen. Tim Green. Melanie Burma. Brenda Danielson. Becky Jacobsen. Paula Jackson. Row 4: Tina Braun. Deanna Hemming. Sally Higgins. Kari Johnson. Tracy Battin. Brian Baragcr. Brian Johnson. Ricky Boulcy. Richard Haling. Teme Fisher. Row I: Chris Moschkau. Laura White. Kone Monson. Jill Sularz. Allen Rossbcrg. Doug Peterson. Mike McGuiggan Row 2: Brad Saah. Steve Smallish. Kari Lange. Angie Ziaskas. Bonnie Peterson. Dana Peters. Lora McCullen. Merlyn Schley. Scott Moshier Row 3: Beth Johnson. Bradley Peterson. DanikaSpaulding. Paula Shonka. Ten McGowan. Kim Peterson. David Miller. Michelle Smith. Row 4: Krissie Lemonds. Todd Moffitt. Chuck Trom. Michelle Nielson. Darren Nielson. Michelle Spencer. Tammee Walraven 74 AFTER 6,480 SCHOOL DAYS . . . A FOND FAREWELL. Thirty-six years ago Mr. Strand began a career in educa- tion. He started as a math and science teacher, and in 1954 came to Big Lake High School as its principal. Through his twenty-seven years at Big Lake he has been teacher, disci- plinarian, athletic director and counselor He had a deep pride in our school, its students and faculty. He felt all students deserved a quality education and insured this by encouraging new class offerings and supporting special programs. He could often be found talking to students in the halls or sitting among them in the cafeteria. He made a special effort to know each student by name and worried as classes got larger and some of the personal contact was lost. His work did not end at fouro’clock each day. Mr. Strand was a “regular” at ball games, concerts, plays and other school events. He recognized and applauded the talents of students in special areas. He devoted many hours to their interests for their interests were also his. Perhaps we may forget the many details of his work, but we will not forget the man who, with patience and under- standing. showed us he cared. We wish him a retirement filled with happiness and the knowledge that he has given something special to thousands of students. CANDIDS PROM FRIENOS Soon my friends we will be parted Just as if it had never started. You will walk away from teachers and friends Because now we realize it has to end. Maybe in the future we will meet again someday And maybe then you'll decide to stay. To look at the future and remember the past. Always keep in mind the memories, for they will always last. For you are a class that has shined the light through For us juniors to start anew. Though we will miss you when you are gone We will do our best to carry on. And to the class of '82 we dedicate this Prom. PROM COMMITTfcfc (L to R) Row I: Sandy Coash. Pam Stein. Pnma Fowler. Nettie Danzl, Angie Johnson. Mary Krai. Tammy Johnson. Gail Ramthun Row 2: Mr. Fiskum. Scott Hayes. Brian Folkens. Lisa Anthony. Mike VanHcc. Kevin Loegenng. Bruce Fol- kens. 78 79 A yearbook full of memories A time to share with friends. A hug that says we'll keep in touch 'Cause friendship never ends. The autographs, a cap and gown The honors that you’ve earned. A future that looks bright because Of everything you’ve learned. A smile that says you made it. You made it all the way And graduation day is here You're the best of the class this year. — KSTP Channel 5 I. Mary and Cathy Kollar say it with just a smile. 2. A walk that says “The best is yet to come ’. 3. Welcoming speaker Synde Miller 4 Valedictorian Dale Hancc 5. Salutatonan Sue Hayes 6 The thoughts of the choir members are reflected in the words of one of the final songs performed by the 1982 varsity choir . . Memories light the corners of my mind, misty watcrcolor memories of the way we were. ’ 7. Mr Strand presides over his final gradua- tion. 8. Mr Luukkonen and Mr Strand extend congratulations to the class of 82. 9. Bud happily obliges Allen with an autograph 81 I. Randy Anderson, will my perfect Itendanc to Rob Boros. I, Rob Ramthun, will my sister to Tom Wallace I, Maggie Wronski, will my ability to sb t up during stud; I. Curt Angell. will my silver. I. Ron Moshier. will my one and only pri edpos session- smelly slide rag and pep band music to Peng Voir P.S.| ■ uatfewniii in ill nltlll unirc'at it. get that bpit slide fixed! ■ Tf 1 my trombone, slide grcay. dirty-L ■i Wlty donlyou jusrtakc thewhole ■ M ■ ■ _ t J I, Mary Buckley, will my anility to ke nouth shut to Lisa Anthnny. class to Scott T. rainmy Mowtk t. will my non-athletie ability to Robyn Fisher. I. Ocuise S all. will my ability to daupe. and sing (u Miss R LLi . Jm I. Beeky T r will my chaff i n jfocbfenbache r'sAh hourftudv hall RkTammy Johnson P S You cy will the garbage can to someone else � I, Tom Tft er, will infWtomen getting abilities to C 1 Jo Tummel. will my ability to keep boyfriends KTS ori lvers ffw1 l my clarinet playing ab : I I.uAnn Curtis, will my last , Janelle McCone will my Ffarlny ji m «t1 r . Jixlv Kordash, wifflnx expert driving aHfTuy to Jackie Reierson. ♦k, I I. I .aura Hengemuehle. will my treasured triendship with Ms. Olson to Tim DeMars Use it with care and respect. 1. Julia Reed, will my aches and pains of track te|Robyn-Girl-Fisher. I, Jill Kordash. will my skipping and my partying ability to Pam Stein. I, Theresa Hogfeldt. will my cheerleading ability to Brenda Erbe. I, Ed King, will my perfect accident recoillo Brett Weller. I. Barb Forsythe. will my ability to smile in Swing Choir to Jon Baldwin 1, Wcndi Brenteson. will my small engirwabilities to Dale Struffcrt I. Scott Keeler, will my oxygen mask to the oatmeal boys. f, Diane Gotzian, wii wil uy wskciball managing ability to Gail Ramlhun. t, N ry Kollar, wilkAiyruhlet ability to Angie Johnson. t lanlvoGn. Lwill my link Estrada picture to Sally LeVoir. E Sue iTayct, will mv abilitif'todress correctly to Pam Stein. teirnwicls will iny ability WTatcha basketball to slip grip Stein, t, JcaQ H u rl bertawi 11 the 1983 Laker and its advisor lo-Rrian Folkens. r wMmw)L+ I, Ton 'licek, will my checrleadmg abilities ueK Xrause. I. Synde Miller, will all the picture ihaveSf Ray Watson so when I go to college he doesn't lotget about m . I. Julie Pavlik will my bucket ol -Strive v €rKPffi tches el jot hes and i wei to Lisa tKtbnbeck P,S e V'isgjr rW f ewarc of Wl. Ronda Hansen, wiU my driving abilities toPrima. P S Prima watch out for the ditches. I Jodi Eamey, will my ability ip type fast to Katy fe ipi. Debb Skooft � . Melanev oof, will mv studyi; abilities to 'V I, Pam I arajMbc k wilfpjy G Jf name i • Isa uhonyJ| W1 A I, Allen The will bJwin cousin s. of sound state (if nnnd will m last name to my coifin Kim Beaulieu so she ahead ol her favorite, sofceday future cousin P.S. This has an nside e Glover don’t will anjlfnng to anyone secause I’m greemy! k I. Gordy Set , will my great personality and looks to Russ Lumley j I. Debbie Baiu u, sill my si ter Dcann to anybody who will take her1 I. Inn Ujike, will g od luck I. lei: Borchardt. will'en irreoslahlelfielSimalily to Gail Ramlhun I, D.u ij Oakes, will my sex appeal to the class of ’83. There is more than enough to go around ind then sonic. i Sally LeVoir, Csistablepe onalily to I. Rick Beaulieu, will all of iny coolness to the whole class of '83 — Don't worry there's more than enough to go around! And to the Class of IShkJ, the Class of 1982 wills the yellow heater in the senior hall so they can keep their buns warm during the time when heat is scarce! P.S Hopefully it will still he there as it ie getting a little worn Top: How ’bout a kiss partner? Hi Mom! I always kiss my paper for luck. ■ P The 1982 Laker Staff would like to thank all the people who contributed their time and effort to this edition of the Laker. We would like to give special recognition to the following. Miss Connie Roberg for her dedication and support. Mr. Floyd Graham for his photographic abilities and photographs. The Monticello Times and the West Sherburne Tri- bune for their photographs. «Our Faculty and administration for their support. And especially the students of Big Lake High who made this book possible. I Gordy Scott epitomize my tour years in the Big Lake High School as being the most diligent years of my entire existence My terity with the Big Lake dialect has quad- nip heated in enormous measures of quality. i no longer a rogue thanks to rny fellow companions, peers and teachers I I’ve gone to Big Lake Schools all my life. It was a great beginning, but I can hardly wait to find out what life is like after school. Sports were a big part of my life at Big l ke, apart I’ll never forget. It’s a scary feeling when I think about my future, but Big Lake has helped me be ready. Thanks . . — Sue Hayes u £ h sL-. In my years at Big very special thing. I ways made their stuc their understands ar thing not found in a feel that Big LaL h.u ahead and left mi mi The epa light of my years at Big l ke fl emor year. This year has I he major would haveT beer xcjtm that memories they make me laugh and cry. And there are people, places and events that I shall always remember. J ) , J —Diane Ootrian 1 f i t : ■pj CLASS REUNION ORGANIZERS Ron Moshier Laura Hengemuehle Dime Got ian Becky Meyer Marilyn Gramsey Sue Hayes My highlights have been being active in Sheerleading and m the band Hie biggest high ight has been working with the handicapped through vocational Working with the handi- pped was very rewarding. It gave feeling of accomplishment and being able idp others This ex pet led me to Choose a career in this field. There are many things that highlighted my years at Big Lake. The choir and band concerts and trips were the best. Cheerleading wasalsoa high pomtlur iuc. i Uaddun bntiyci achieved mething. 1ost importantly the people I— friends, eommunuy and teachers were helpful, find, and supportive Thanks B.L. a J High men — Uni Iverson 1 had a lotot good times here at Big Lake ieh School The most memorable was the lirst day of 4th quarter in my senior ye«r when I found out i had enough credits to graduate I will rcmcmbci.all the go d times I had by looking back at Mv old yearbooks in the years to come. I — Jody Kordash ITie highlight of my senior year was being named ScrtiorArtist Thi$ honor has brought me'great satisfaction and confidence in my work. This year has also brought many friend- ships that I will always cherish. It will be hard to leave BLHS. but I guess it s our turn to move on — Mary Buckley s- We 're here to help you' 89 90 91 92 BIG LAKE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Dr Gregory Smock Dr Edward L. 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