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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1984 volume:

Dedication When J.M. Fiskum talks ... The class of 1984 and the annual staff would like to dedicate this year’s Laker to Mr. James Fiskum. Mr. Fiskum has taught at Big Lake High School for three years and has been a defi- nite plus to the Music Department. Not only docs he teach music but he also brings the music out of his students. He sees the potential and the talent of the students and helps them bring it out and share it with others. Thanks Mr. Fiskum for being a great teacher and a great guy. 2 NOBODY listens! Strummin' away the time. Senior Hall Of Fame “Most Respected” Janie Boulcy Tony Woolhouse Most Changed Since 7th Grade Kalhy Johnson Bcrnie Miller “Off The Wall” (Comedians) Ann Sularz Dan Borchardt Most Likely To Bring Home To Mommy Daddy” Wendy McConnell Kevin Gallus Most Likely To Become A Pro- fessional Sports Figure” Nancy Aschnewitz Paul Siein Biggest Flirts Dcbi Be bo Todd Cox “Tends To Exaggerate ' Most Independent Julie Springer Rob Aascn Rhonda Danzl Lane Bcicr 4 ■■■■ “Class Apple Polishers” Renee Morafka Troy Brenteson 1 V' 1, £ Most Likely To Become Brain Surgeons' (Successes) Marsha Noldcn Doug Larson Most Likely To Lead An Adventurous Life Gisela Bohlin Steve Gruber Most Bashful Andrea Kronbcck Bob Fisher Most School Spirit Diane Bower Tom Baird (not pictured) Class Skippers Patty Haling Dave Monson Senior Favorites CLASS Advanced Math TEACHER Mr. Varian JUNK FOOD Pizza SPORT Football COMIC STRIP Garfield TREND Dressing Sharp RADIO STATION KQRS 92FM 5 Big Lake High School Proudly Presents Valedictorian •Tad R. Hengemuehle Salutatorian Douglas A. Larson Class Colors: Black and Gold Class Song: Where Have All The Good Times Gone — Van Halen Class Flower: Yellow Rose Class Motto: If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can believe it, you can become it. Robert M. Aasen Nancy A. Aschnewitz Jeri A. Atkinson •Robert T. Baird Deborah A. Bebo Lane R. Bcier Gisela Bohlin Daniel P. Borchardt Jane M. Boulcy Troy L. Brenteson Angela M. Brown Rhonda L. Danzl Jcannic L. Farr Robert F. Fisher Kevin J. Gallus Denotes Honor Students Daniel J. Holtan Chris A. Iverson Scott A. Jacobsen ‘Barbara A. Johnson Kathy R. Johnson Kimberly K. Kampa Kenneth W. King Jennifer K. Kordash 8 Andrea L. Kronbeck Kevin F. Leslie Russell A. Lumley Wendy S. McConnell Craig W. McDowall Nancy K. McMullen Lynn E. Middlestadt Bernard J. Miller ’Denotes Honor Students 9 Erich K. Moschkau Jon D. Muir Marsha L. Nolden Bret G. Olson •Ewald J. Petersen Brian T. Rasmussen Julie M. Springer Paul A. Stein Ann-Mcrccdcs L. Sularz Tanya L. Thomas Mark S. White Anthony M. Woolhouse Thomas A. willing NOT PICTURED: Todd D. Cox Lloyd G. Eichcr Patricia L. Haling Mark A. LaDcw Alice E. LaValley Shawna T. Pace Kristen L. Pavlik Terry D. Poole •Denotes Honor Students Homecoming ’83 “Hold Onto The Moments” Candidates: Picture 1 Seniors. Guys L to R: Paul Stein. Rob Aasen. Steve Gruber. Tony Woolhouse. Tom Baird. Girls: Wendy McCon- nell. Rhonda Danzl. Kathy Johnson. 'Angie Brown. Lynn Middles- tadt Picture 2 Juniors, L to R Justin Shroyer. Tracy Stein. ‘Bill Wilts. Barb Meyer. Denny Hipsag. 'Miss Earncy. Picture 3 Sopho- mores. L to R: Brett Fowler, •Jocllc Fauncc.Todd Teigc. Terri Lally. •Brad Hayes. Pam Rasmussen. Picture 4 Freshmen. L to R: Kris Lemonds. Todd Moffitt, Kathy Meyer. Mike Johnson, 'Beth John- son. 'Rodrigo Zamorano. Picture 5 Junior High Representatives. Back Row Michelle Miller and Troy Teigc. Junior Royalty: Tony Hansen and Tracy McConnell. 'Denotes Class Winner 5 13 1. Going once . . going twice .. . sold for ... ? 2 Buddy Holly takes time to visit Big Lake. . . That is Bud- dy Holly, isn’t it?? 3. Cheerleaders build spirit at the pepfest. 4. Guito and Chico show their ‘stuff. 5. Eighth grade class day: Which ones arc the guys? .. . girls? 6. Juniors Shelly and Holli show class spirit in their togas. 7. 'Tough Guys'. Scott and Ted in their class garb 8. Mr Fiskum. Dr. T . Ms Roberg and Ms Anderson enjoying themselves at the pepfest 9 H-O-R-N-E-T-S clap. clap. clap. clap. clap. clap, clap. clap. clap. 10. Queen Angie and King Tony take their Royal March. 14 Homecoming week 1983 was something we will never forget. The week began with Monday being dress-up day, buttons were sold, and the Mr. and Miss Hush Contest got underway. Dur- ing Monday evening's coronation, Angie Brown and Tony Woolhouse were crowned reigning queen and king. Coronation was preceded by a traditional early volleyball game with Elk River. Tuesday's dress code was comprised of punk rockers and valley girls and guys. Our volleyball team had another game, this time at Edcn-Valley Watkins. Each class dressed a special way on Wednesday, the student-faculty volleyball games w ere held and slaves were sold. A volleyball game against Rockford on Thursday helped top off hat jerscy day. This year hat jersey day had a new flair, special hats showing Big Lake spirit were sold to those wishing to have one. Also on Thursday, the hard-working slaves carried out the duties assigned to each by their owners. The week was concluded on Friday with the dress being traditional blue gold. carnations were sold, and a pepfest to get everyone fired up for the game was held. At the pepfest, the juniors were judged to have made the best poster and the win- ners in the Mr. and Miss Hush contest were an- nounced. Later in the evening Eden-Valley Wat- kins arrived to face our Hornets and the tradi- tional dance followed the game. One word describing Homecoming 1983 .. . TERRIFIC!! 10 Sno-Daze 1984 began on Monday with dress-up and boys' hush day. Coronation followed that evening at the girls' basketball game which was a stunning victory over St. John's Prep. Tuesday was jersey and girls' hush day with a pepfest for the boys' game against Becker. The class bas- ketball games and slave auctions were held on Wednesday. The slaves ‘hon- ored their masters on class day, Thursday. Friday was scheduled to be blue and gold day with a boys' game at Kimball to be followed by a dance. School on Friday was cancelled, how- ever. due to heavy fog so the game was played on the following Satur- day. Carnation sales were put off to Tuesday ‘Valentines Day' and the Sno-Daze Dance was rescheduled as a spring activity. s D n a 0 z — e Sno-Da e Candidales: I. Michele Hansen and Sieve Gruber 2 I)ebi Bebo and Troy Brenteson 3. Lynn Middlestadt and Tom Baird. 4. Wendy McConnell and Paul Slcin. 5. Kathy Johnson and Rob Aasen. 6. The Sno-Daze Royal Court. 16 Gisela Bohlin 1983-84 Swedish Exchange Student What would THIS one be like? Gisela Bohlin was our second Swedish exchange student. Judging from her letters and pictures, the nickname Sunshine seemed very appropriate. With the delightful Skane accent of southern Sweden our new daughter arrived, very diminutive in stature but beaming and obviously determined to become an American for nine months. It wasn't too long before we concluded that all Swedish girls play the piano, sing, knit, ski, eat vegetables (spinach even!) and are punctual. New taste treats were granola, jello and picnic beans. Granola scored high; the other were crossed off as inedible. School in the fall shaped up immediately with all classes in her second language, danceline and volleyball. By winter she was finishing her breakfast tea, sliding down the hill to the bus with her banana and wondering (with the rest of us) if it would ever stop snowing. With her gymnastics background. Gisela tried out for basketball cheerleading. This was one of her greatest school experiences. There are no ''sheerleaders in Sweden. She loved to meet new people and visit new places. Often she would remark: “I should be a physical therapist — when I’m old — but first I must travel around the world!” We hope that Big Lake is on the list, because we shall miss our Swcdish-American daughter. —Kaydi Larson, Gisela’s American Mom Kaan Tannik Arnulfo Avelar Short stay” exchange students to Big Lake this year were Kaan Tanik who came to us from Turkey and Arnulfo Avelar who was from El Salvador. Kaan was in Big Lake from Septem- ber 23 to February 27 and lived with Cathy Corridino and Don Monson. Arnulfo was here from November 21st to January 24th and lived with Mr. and Mrs. Carey Moschkau. Central Minnesota Conference Varsity Eden Vallcy-Watkins BIG LAKE Maple Lake Standings — 1983-1984 Season Girls Track Sartell Maple Lake Eden Valley-Watkins BIG LAKE Holdingford St. John's Prep 21 Becker Fall Cheerleaders The Big Lake Hornet's Cheerlead- ing program was increased by the ad- dition of the junior varsity squads. The new squad consisted entirely of freshmen. The varsity football squad was led by seniors: Deb Bebo and Ann Sularz. Some new faces to the squad this year were: Lynn McGowan, Terri Lynas, Kim Juhl and Cheri Coyle. The ju- nior varsity squad had the experience of Becky Jacobsen, Lisa Johnson, and Teri McGowan. Both squads cheered through every game, rain or shine. Middle Right: Varsity Cheerleaders. Clock- wise starting at top: Cheri Coyle. Terri Lynas. Kim Juhl. Deb Bebo. Lynn McGowan, Ann Sularz. Right: Junior Varsity Cheer- leaders. I to r: Karen Simoneau. Lisa Johnson. Lisa Holtan. Becky Jacobsen. Teri McGowan. Kari Lange. 22 Left: Danceline. Clockwise starting at twelve o'clock: Holli Stolp. Dc- ann Barnett. Missy Eamcy. Sonia Simoneau. Jocllc Fauncc. Rhonda Schippcr. Jayne Lumley. Nancy Aschncwitz. Beth Johnson. Tanya Rose. Pam Rasmussen. Lon Trom. Michelle Hansen. Deb Asplund. Li- sa Hansen Middle Left: Captains: Deb Asplund. Deann Barnett Danceline Twelve regulars and four alternates made up the Big Lake “Lakettes. Most of the year was spent on routines for half-time perfor- mances at football and basketball games. Be- sides these performances, the Lakettes com- peted in the Aquatcnnial Pepsi-Cola Invita- tional. This was the first time for competition and Big Lake proudly placed 4th. Also the girls spent most of their spring practicing for an elementary performance that they put on in May. The elementary stu- dents and teachers participated in the pro- gram and it was a fun way to end the year. Varsity Football, Row 1,1 tor: Bob Moraflca, MGR.; Doug Muir, Steve Gruber, Tom Baird. Kevin Gallus, Tony Woolhousc. Rob Aasen, Karth Mitchell, Paul Stein, Dan Bor- chardt. Bill Wilts. Phil Kollar. Scott Nocton, MGR. Row 2: Bernie Miller. Erik Arthur.Gary Lindsey, Brian Harrison. Dave Monson, Darin Agncw. Terry Bottema, Ted Pro- vcnchcr, Bret Olson. Mike Juhl, Denny Hipsag. Row 3: Coach Haskell. Keith Braun, Chris Zamorano, Jeff Putnam. Rick Baumgartner, Tim Juhl, Craig McDowall. Brett Pe- ters, Sean McElhone, Brett Fowler, Andy Pittman. Wayne Simoneau. Coach Muir. Football The 1983 Hornet Football Team proved to be a solid team, one to be reckoned with in the Central Minnesota Conference. Jump- ing off to a 4-0 record, the Hornets showed good balance on of- fense; rushing and passing equally well. The offensive line of Mitchell, Woolhouse, Gallus, Baird and Gruber, plus the blocking of fullback Dan Borchardt enabled Lane Beier to rush for 646 yards including an 80 yard run against Holdingford. Quarterback Rob Aasen had an excellent season passing for 701 yards to Paul Stein, Doug Muir and Bill Wilts mainly. Before being sidelined by an injury Stein was the leading receiver in the St. Cloud area and was chosen to the WCCO All State Team of the Week. Aasen led the team on the offensive point chart with 175. Defensively the team improved a lot from the previous season. Leading the team on the defensive point charts were Wilts (238) Baird (238) and Woolhouse (237). The season's most exciting game was a come-from-behind Homecoming victory over Eden Valley-Watkins: 20-14. Special recognition goes to Steve Gruber who was selected First Team All-Conference and Paul Stein who was selected to the Second All-Conference Team. 24 Above l eft. J V Football. Row 1.1 tor Chris Zamorano. Bret Olson. Andy Pittman, Tim Juhl. Rick Baumgarntcr. Brett Peters, Scan McElhone. Jeff Putnam Row 2: Keith Braun. Brian Harrison. Gary Lindsey. Terry Bottema. Darin Agnew. Ted Provenchcr. Dave Monson, Denny Hipsag. Row 3: Coach Haskell. Paul Loven. Wayne Simoncau. Chuck Trom. Brett Fowler. Erik Arthur. Mike Juhl. Craig McDowall. Todd Moffitt. Dan Hansmann. Above Right. 9th Grade Football, Row I: Dan Hansmann. Todd Moffitt. David Biasing. Chuck Trom. Robert Engvall Row 2: Rod Zamorano. Brad Saari. Wayne Simoneau. Paul Loven. Lcs Boros. Above Left. 8th Grade Football. Row I: Jason MeGraw. Rob Anthony. Scan Danzl, Dwight Kopponen. Tony Frobucinno. Billy Klatt, Mark Skoog. Troy Teige Row 2: Pete Soare. Tim Gallus. Jeff Lindsey. Heath Stolp. Mike Schucller. Travis Eckholm. Dave Bring. Mike Faust. Row 3: Coach Fochrenbachcr. Larry Bottema. Erie Moshicr. Tom Johnson. Ray Aschncwitz. Scott Thompson. Danny Bengston. Mark Dickinson. Above Right. 7th Grade Football. Row I: Thad Teige. Jeff Stang. Todd Hipsag. Tim Heslcy. Troy Hipsag. Tom Wheeler. Robert Schippcr. Bill Klatt. Joe Faust. Thad Zimmerman. Eric Anthony. Row 2: Brian Olene. Wesley Borchardt. Sean Allen. Brian Struffert. Dusty Wright. Chad Earncy. Scott Riebcl. Jim Berthiaumc. Jason Blonigcn. Row 3: Coach Thiele. Jimmy Haling. Shawn Peterson, Tim Sanborn. Mike Skoog. Neal Simoneau, Chuck Miller. Dean Nagorski. Jesse Peek. Tim Davis, Kevin Peterson. Volleyball The Big Lake Hornets placed fourth in the conference at the end of the Volleyball Season. Besides doing quite well in the conference, they also shined at the Sartell Invitational and at Dis- trict Play-offs. At the Sartell Invitational, Big Lake became a real threat rather than just a statistic. The Hor- net team just missed playing for a third place trophy. On the District level. Big Lake made it through the Quarter and Semi-Finals, just miss- ing the Final game by a few points. (A very good team effort shown by a team that wasn’t seeded very high.) Individual All-Conference honors went to Rhonda Danzl and Nancy Aschnewitz. Second Team honors went to Diane Bower and Sheryl Struffert. Thus, all three Big Lake Seniors were honored by making one of the selections. Varsity Volleyball. I to r: Sheryl Struffert, Linda Gramsey. Rhonda Danzl. Deb Asplund. Nancy Aschnewitz, Joellc Faunce, Sonia Simoncau, Tracy Stein, Sheri Angcll. Missy Earney, LoriTrom, Diane Bower. Center: Dcann Barnett. Mgr.; Lynn Middlcstadt. Mgr.; Coach Roscngrcn. Junior Varsity, I to r: Chris Garman. Giscla Bohlin. Slcph Backlund. Anna Gramsey, Renae Lutzke, Kim Peterson. Krissy Le- monds. Coach Hauge. Joellc Faunce. Karla Gruber. Terri Lally. Jenny Aascn. Linda Gramsey. Jenny Fisher. Kathy Meyer. 26 8th Grade. Row 1, I to r: Janet Nelson. Wendy Johnson. Deb Larson. Wendy Ryan. Charity Swanson. Row 2: Coach Herbst, Denise Bebo. Michelle Miller, Michelle Holland. Sally Nocton, Coach Anderson. Row 3: Stacy Berning, Kirstin Arthur. Kelly Ronyanc, Patty Aschnewitz. 7th Grade. Row 1, I to r: Jodi Parpart. Jami Anderson. Rachelle Yager. Richelle Yager. Dana Syverson Row 2: Michelle Haskell, Lori Gotzian. Paula Compton. Kristen Adams. Colleen Kretsch. Marci Mast Row 3: Coach Herbst. Jill Gramsey. Connie Morafka. Hope Lund. Shelly Goth, Brittany McKinney. Coach Anderson. -18. 18- m Hi BL BI Annand Maple 19-17 W 8- - 7-ir- Rockforc 4-18, (s-16, 13- Becker 18-15, 14 8. 14-1 Monti 18-9. 18-4 ell 6-18, 14-18 John 18 ingford 18-12, 13 18-14 Howard Lak B-16, 18-16 St John's 18-11118-1 Kin gii 12-18, 18-9. 18 5-18 Big Lake Wins District 19 Sportsmanship Award One of the goals set for the high school this year was to promote sportsmanship by district residents (community members and stu- dents) at all district functions — home or away. That goal was realized when Big Lake High School was awarded the District 19 Sportsmanship Award for 1983-84. This award, sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League, is presented annually to the school which demonstrates outstanding sportsmanship within their district. Congratulations to everyone who played a part in promot- ing sportsmanship and thus making this reward a reality — coaches, advisors, teachers, players, cheerleaders, fans, band, vocal music, and speech and drama departments. Special Thanks to: The Big Lake Fans, Below: Outstanding student and faculty promoters of the Sportsmanship Award. Winter Cheerleaders The varsity basketball squad was led by the experience of Captain Diane Bower. Other veterans to the BLHS cheerleading squads were: seniors Janie Bouley, Ann Su- larz and Debi Bebo; junior Diane Alcott; and sophomore Lynn McGowan. The junior varsity had experience from Captain Becky Jacobsen, Lisa Johnson, Kari Lange and Tcri McGowan. This year also saw a junior high squad led by Captains Sally Nocton and Vestisha Henderson. The basketball squads also had the treat of having our foreign exchange student, Gisela Bohlin, make the varsity squad. Cheerleading is a sport not practiced in Gisela's home country of Sweden. Picture I: Varsity Cheerleaders, Row I: Diane Bower. Row 2: Lynn McGowan, Ann Sularz, Diane Alcott. Row 3: Gisela Bohlin. Row 4: Janie Bouley. Picture 2: Junior Varsity Cheerleaders, Row 2: Misty Ludens. Tina Braun. Tcri McGowan Row 2: Becky Jacobsen, Kari Lange. Row 3: Lisa Johnson. Picture 3: Junior High Cheerleaders. Row I: Vestisha Henderson. Kristin Adams. Stacie Abram. Row 2: Sally Nocton. Varsity Wrestling: Row 1, I to r: Tom Moffitt. Gary Lindsey, Mike MeGuiggan. Row 2: Russ Lumley, Jeff Lindsey. Ken Boenish, Rodrigo Zamorano, Rick Bouley, Wayne Somineau. Row 3: Coach Greg Ganyo, Steve Gruber, Doug Muir, Todd Moffitt, Tim Juhl, Greg MeGuiggan. Mark White. Wrestling It was a season that dawned with high team expectations. With a number of returning quality wrestlers, experienced depth, and enthusiasm we expected to do very well as a team. It was not to be ... due to injuries, illness, and academic problems. Our team was competitive in most of the meets but nine out of eleven times we came up short. This does not detract from the individual success many of our wrestlers enjoyed. We placed three people on the 2nd team All-Conference Squad: Doug Muir, 185-167 lbs.; Russ Lumley, 138-132 lbs.; and Tim Juhl, 155-145 lbs. Many individuals placed in the top six at several tournaments through the year. Leading this list was Steve Gruber with one first and three seconds; Doug Muir with one first, one second, two thirds, and a sixth at Regions; Tim Juhl with one first, and one fourth; and Ken Boenish with one second, one third and one fourth. Four wrestlers advanced to the Region Tour- nament, which matches our all time high: the four being Ken Boenish. Russ Lumley, Doug Muir and Steve Gruber. Big Lake Wrestling will be entering a co-sponsorship of the sport with Becker next year. This promises to infuse added vitality to both programs. This is an exciting change that the coaches are looking forward to. We see the change producing many positive effects and from two struggling programs we hope to build one very competitive program. 30 Varsity Gymnastics. Row I. I to r: Missy tamcy. Cap� .: Kathy Meyer. Beth Johnson. Patty Aschncwiiz. Jill Sularz Row Deann Barnett. Mcri Coach Rosengren. Korie Monson. Jodi Gabriclson, Jami Anderson. 32 Gymnastics The Big Lake Gymnastics have placed first in the conference three out of the four years it has been in existence. This year they did not have to share the title ... they earned it outright, by themselves!! The HORNET GYMNASTS were undefeated in the conference. Besides winning the Conference Trophy they also brought home the second place Sub-Region Trophy. This was the first year that Big Lake advanced to Regions as a team, as well as with Individuals. Six of the eight member team made team honors: All-Conference included Captain Missy Earney, eighth grader Patty Aschnewitz and seventh grader Jami Anderson. Second Team was Jill Sularz, Kathy Meyer and Kori Monson. At the State Level, Big Lake had Jami Anderson placing in four events and earning second in the All-Around Competition. Since there is one junior on the team, with the remainder being 9th grade on down ... Big Lake looks to a bright future. B Squad Gymnastics. Row I. I to r: Jill Gramscy, Linda Johnson. Brittany McKinney. Hope Lund. Wendy Hunter. Rachcllc Yager. Row 2: Denise Bebo. Mgr.; DcAnna McKusick. Bridget McKinney. Michelle Miller. Jenny Fisher. Jamie Fletcher, Chris Moschkau. Varsity: Front: Johnny Bruns. Ballboy; Row 1: Joe Petersen — Mgr.: Phil Kollar. Troy Brenteson. Paul Stein. Rob Aasen. Brad Hayes, Jeff Gcislcr. Craig McDowall Mgr Row 2: Mark Gabrielson. Troy Yager. Jeff Eckholm, Brian Harrison. Bcrnic Miller, Denny Hipsag. Kaan Tanik. Coach John Bruns. Boys Basketball The 1983-84 Boys Basketball season was one of excitement, tri- umphs, hard work, intensity, inconsistency, upsets, sportsmanship, and heart breaking losses. Inconsistency would have to be listed as a problem this team suffered from; and intensity, at times, as one of their strengths. There were many highlights in our 11 win 10 loss season, and at times this team played like a State Tournament team. The overtime win at St. Michael started it all, and the Crosby Tournament will always be remembered; and not just because of our second place finish. The victories at EVW and Sartell will be recorded as firsts. Beating Holdingford had to be one of our best games and it turned out to be a win over a team that beat St. Johns (a team that went on to the State Tournament) twice. Probably the accomplishment that should be talked about most is the sportsmanship which this team played all year. Much of the credit should go to our three senior captains: Paul Stein. Rob Aasen and Troy Brenteson. Their intensity and hard work set the pace for the rest of the team. Special congratulations to Paul Stein and Brad Hayes who were chosen 1st team All-Conference and Rob Aasen 2nd team. 34 Junior Varsity: Row 1: Bob Moraflca. David Biasing, Mike Stein. Scott Moshier, Eric Petersen, Matt Hill Row 2: Todd Tcigc. Scott Nocton. Terry Bottema. Ted Pro- venchcr. Doug Hayes. Dave Miller. Row 3: Bob Putnam, Danny Hansman, Ty Hcnge- muchlc. Darrik Spaulding. Brian Johnson, Coach John Muir. 9th Grade: Row I: Bob Putnam. Darrik Spaulding. Ty Hcngcmuchlc, Danny Hansmann. David Biasing. Row 2: Scott Moshier. Brian Johnson, Mike Stein. Eric Petersen. 8th Grade: Row 1 Mike Schucller. Pete Soare. Tim Gallus. Ray Aschncwitz, Travis Eckholm. Joel Wcstrum. Mark Dickinson. Larry Bottema. Row 2: Coach Tom Foch- rcnbacher. Roy Bronson. Jami Flicek. Troy Teigc. Brett Hollenbeck. Tony Frobuccino, Alex Spaulding. Scan Danzl. Heath Stolp — Mgr. 7th Grade: Row 1: Tim Hesley, Joe Faust. Mike Skoog. Troy Hipsag, Jeff Slang Row 2: Shawn Peterson. Dave Garman. Dusty Wright. Wes Borchardt, Brian Struffcrt, Steve Cassclman. Row 3: Chuck Miller. Neal Simoncau. Dean Nagorski. Todd Hipsag. Mark Schucller. Coach Scott Anderson. Girls Basketball Varsity. Row 1: (L to R) Sonia Simoncau. Krissy Lcmonds, Holli Slolp. Shelly Schueller, Jenny Aasen. Julie Hollenbeck. Nancy Aschnewitz. Row 2: Corrinc Petersen. Sarah White. Mgrs.; Pam Rasmussen, Dcbi Asplund, Sheri Angcll, Lynn Middlcstadt, Dina Remmcn. Assistant Coach Paula Lange. Lisa Holtan, Mgr. The 1983-84 girls basketball Junior Varsity. Row 1: (L to R) Pam Rasmussen. Lora McMullen, Dina Remmen, Renae Lutzkc, Danika Spaulding. Lisa Holtan. season was a season of Ups and Mgr Row 2: Corrinc Petersen. Sarah White. Mgrs.. Anna Gramsey, Krissy Lemonds, Steph Backlund. Julie Hollenbeck. Jenny . . . r . Aasen. Assistant Coach Paula Lange, downs, victory and defeats. Led by Senior Co-Captains Lynn Middlestadt and Nancy Aschnewitz, the Hornet girls posted a disappointing 1-18 re- cord. “The competition was very tough,” stated first year coach Dan Thiele, “but we are a young team building for the fu- ture.” Even when the chips were down the girls played with a great deal of pride. In their last game of the year with Royalton at the District play- offs the Hornet girls came back from a 17 point deficit to within 5 points before time ran out. in a thriller finale. 36 8th Grade. Row I: (L to R) Kelly Ronyanc, Mgr. Stacy Berning, Sherry Berthiaume. Deb Larson, Laura Polsfuss, Lisa Holtan. Mgr. Row 2: Coach Deb Hauge. Wendy Johnson. Kirstin Arthur. Janet Nelson, Dina Bower. Stacie Abram. Michelle Holland, Sally Nocton, Coach MaryAnn Herbst. 7th Grade. Row I: (L to R) Lisa Holtan. Mgr, Richelle Yager. Dana Syverson, Kristin Adams. Shannon Swanson, Kelly Ronyane, Mgr. Row 2: Coach MaryAnn Herbst. Connie Morafka, Dorothy Sullivan. Wendy Rose, Sheila Brandt. Michelle Haskell, Coach Deb Hauge. Varsity Scores BL 38 Onamia 42 BL 27 Monticello 72 BL 20 Kimball 35 BL 31 STMA 45 BL 23 Cathedral 35 BL 15 Holdingford 46 BL 18 Becker 42 BL 27 St. John’s 40 BL 19 Maple Lake 57 BL 19 Sartell 63 BL 17 EV-W 93 BL 24 Kimball 32 BL 37 Holdingford 59 BL 25 Becker 46 BL 54 St. John’s 14 BL 28 Maple Lake 52 BL 12 Sartell 59 BL 15 EV-W 96 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT BL 34 Royalton 45 Speech Team. from. L to R: Doug Larson, Assistant Coach; Julie Springer. Storytelling; Laura White, left team; Tammy Bcnkcr, left team; Deb As- plund. Drama; Danika Spaulding. Poetry; Michele Nielsen, Storytelling; Jim Roussin. Coach. Back: Roni Birman. Storytelling; Ann Sularz, Prose; Alex Spaulding. Humorous; Darrik Spaulding. Humorous. Not Pictured: Ronda Eggcrsglus. Poetry; Joy Sularz. Extemporaneous Speaking. This year’s Speech Team was a small but scrappy squad. The season began with the at- tending of a Speech Clinic at St. Cloud Apollo by prospective team members. After a prac- tice period the team set out to hold on to the reputation they had built for themselves the previous year. Mr. Jim Roussin, head coach, and Doug Larson, his assistant, took the team to invitational meets at St. Cloud Cathedral, Little Falls, Monticello and St. Cloud State University. The true competitions began with Conferences at Eden Valley-Watkins and Dis- tricts at Sartell soon after. Four team mem- bers won the right to continue to Region Com- petition. No one from Big Lake, though, ad- vanced to State Competition. The team, even with the loss of three lettered seniors (Larson, Sularz and Springer), looks for continued suc- cess in its future under the guidance of Coach Roussin. Region SA Competitors: Julie Springer. Ann Sularz. Danika Spaulding. Joy Sularz. 38 I Never Saw Another Butterfly The cast and crew for the One Act Play, 1 Never Saw Another Butter- fly, had a successful year. At the District Contest in Royalton, Big Lake took first place. They then went on to take fourth place at Regions. The play is the story of Raja Englan- derova, an actual survivor of Terezin, a Nazi death camp. Throughout the play the audience meets the members of Raja's family and her companion prisoners in Terezin. One Act Play Cast and Crew: Row I, I to r: Julie Springer, Laura White. Tammy Bcnker. Deb Asplund. Danika Spaulding. Michele Nielsen. Advisor Mr. Roussin. Row 2: Ann Sularz. John Weiss. Gisela Bohlin. Cliff Rootes. Row I: Lynn McGowan, make-up; Tracy Baltin, Custard; Nikki Dirnberger. Custard; Danika Spaulding. King Dumb; Tammy Benker. King Dumb; Laura White. Polly Ice Cream Clone; Audra Fisher, crew; Ronda Eggersglus. crew; Tony Duryee, crew; Kris Pavlik, Asst. Student Director; Julie Springer. Student Director; Becky Jacobsen, crew; Chris Peterson, crew Row 2: Lisa Evenson. make-up; Rick Bouley. crew; Leslie Woolston, Head; Darrik Spaulding. Dacron; Mark White. Malforce; Chcri Coyle. Custard; Dusty Wright. Sir Vival; Mark Schucllcr. Sir Cumfercncc; Kari Lange, Usher 2; John Weiss, Swashbuck Valpariso; John Lutzke, Usher I; Linda Gramscy. Ester lee Cream Clone; Alex Spaulding. Narrator; Jenny Fisher, crew; Nancy McMullen, make-up; Jim Roussin, Director Advisor. Row 3: Ann Sularz. Alphasia; Erich Moschkau. crew; Jim Haling. Sir Prize; Lisa Johnson, crew. Not Pictured: Deb Asplund. Worflc; Jocllc Fauncc, Princess Prince; Giscla Bohlin. Director; Colleen Patzoldt, crew; Justin Shroyer. crew. The Clumsey Custard Horror Show And Ice Cream Clone Review Take wacky characters and zany audience participa- tion, stark terror and spellbinding horror, and finally, soaring love and tempestuous triumphs, and you get.. . “The Clumsey Custard Horror Show and Ice Cream Clone ReviewAs the Spring Play, this comedy was a big hit. The story is told by narrator Arnis Boheme as the audience uncovers the marvels of the two-fold land of Zob. Band Right: Sr. High Band. Row 1,1 tor Sarah White. Diane Alcott. Doug Hayes. Corrinc Petersen. Sonia Simoncau. Shelly Schucller. Row 2: John McKusick. Holli Stolp. Linda Gramsey, Penny Gotzian. Alona Habeger. Jill Thomas. Mr Kerns. Row 3: Deann Barnett. Brad Hayes. Missy Earney, Nancy McMullen. Ann Sularz. Jeannie Farr Row 4: Greg McGuiggan. Ted Provcnchcr. Jody Hirman. Derek Walravcn. Dale Thcis. Row 5: Nancy Aschnewitz, Jane Boulcy. Lynn Middlcstadt. Erik Ar- thur. Rick Flicek. Row 6: Dave Moschkau. Jeff Putnam. Terry Bottema. Gary Lindsey . Scott Nocton Row 7: Dan Borchardt. Barb Meyer. Craig McDowall. Deb Asplund. Chris Iverson. Paul Stein. Row 8: Todd Tcigc. Jeff McConnell. Scan McElhonc. Chris Zamorano, Mark White. Erich Moschkau. Below Right: Jazz Band. Row 1, Joe Petersen. Jeff Putnam. Brad Hayes. Paul Stein, Chris Iverson. Row 2: Nancy Aschnewitz, Scott Nocton. Row 3: Dale Thcis. Dan Borchardt. Jill Thomas. Corrine Peter- sen. David Moschkau. Shelly Schucller, Doug Hayes. Mr. Kerns. Erich Moschkau. Not Pictured: Mike Stein. Beth Johnson. Lori Trom. Ratings District State Star Flute Trio Star Alto Saxophone Duet Flute Duet Trumpet Trio Jazz Band Scott Nocton (Baritone Horn) Jane Boulcy (Flute) Lynn Middlestadt (Flute) Nancy Aschnewitz (Alto Clarinet) Nancy Aschnewitz (Bass Clarinet) Deann Barnett (Clarinet) 42 Contest Winners: Pic 1, Trum- pet Trio: Scott Nocton, Todd Tcigc. Jeff McConnell Pic 2. Scott Nocton. Baritone Horn Solo; Nancy Aschncwitz, Alto and Bass Clarinet Solo; Jane Boulcy, Flute Solo; Lynn Midd- lestadt. Flute Solo; Deann Bar- nett, Clarinet Solo. Pic 3. Flute Duet: Jane Bouley. Lynn Midd- lestadt Pic 4. Flute Trio: Jane Bouley, Lynn Middlestadt. Holli Stolp. Pic 5. Alto Sax Duct: Corrinc Petersen. Shelly Schucllcr Picture 6, 8th and 9th Grade Band. Row 1,1 to r: Sally Nocton. Kelly Ronyane. Vestisha Henderson. Michelle Holland. DeAnna McKusick. Linda Johnson. Alex Spaulding. Dan Bcngston, Jamie Flicck. Larry Bottema. Ken Roff, Jennifer Hirman, Lisa Holtan. Tammy Bcnker Row 2: Mike Schueller. Troy Teige. Patty Aschncwitz. Dina Bower. Joy Sularz. Melanie Johnson. Vcann Bcutler, Jolcnc Fcnncma. Dan Bcrndt. Rcnae Lutzkc. Tammec Walraven. Damka Spaulding. Chris Peterson. Tony Durycc Row 3 Jeff Lindsey. Mark Dickinson. Eric Moshicr. Joel W'cstrum. Billy Maurer. Jack Vogt. Karla Gruber. Anna Gramscy. Jenny Aasen. Kathy Meyer. Sarah Arthur, Jenny Fisher. Darrik Spaulding. Rodrigo Zamorano. Mr. Kerns. Row 4: Heath Stolp. Pete Soare. Scott Thompson. Eric Petersen. David Biasing. Stephanie Backlund. Robert Engvali. Rick Bouley. Bob Putnam. Melanie Burma. Misty Ludcns. Row 5: Stacy Bcrning, Ty Hengemuehle. Paul Lovcn. Tim Rudlong. Mike Stein. Beth Johnson. Bruce Greer. Bob Dclle. Picture 7, 7th Grade Band: I to r: Jill Gramscy, Kristin Adams. Jami Anderson. Hope Lund. Brittany McKinney. Paula Compton. Lori Gotzian. Michelle Haskell. Denise Farr. Kurt Palmquist. Steve Cassclman. Dean Nagroski. Mark Schueller. Kevin Peterson. Sheila Brandt. Leslie Woolston. Shelly Goth. Julie Faunce. Chad Earney. Thad Tcigc. Dave Garman. Billy Klatt. Front: Mr. Kerns. 43 Senior High Choir: Row 1.1 to r: Sheila Olson. Kris Beaulieu, Sue Dye, Lynn McGowan, Pam Rasmussen. Kari Hansmann. Nancy Aschnewitz. Rhonda Schipper. Jayne Lumlcy. Jane Boulcy. Ann Sularz. Mr. Fiskum. Row 2: Linda Bielinski. Joelle Fauncc, Jody Skoog, Jeannie Farr, Jeri Atkinson, Russ Lumley. Loren Swanson, Ed Spencer, Jeanette Scott, Melinda Plzak. Deb Bebo. Gisela Bohlin, Julie Springer. Row 3: Linda Syverson, Laura Hansmann. Kerry Kampa. Doug Larson. Jim Compton, Ken Finne. Julie Hollenbeck. Sheryl Struffert, Lynn Middlestadt. Michele Hansen, Rhonda Danzl, Sheri Angcll. Robin Yetzcr Row 4: Chantcllc Mitchell, Traci Stein. Lisa Evenscn. Tina Kopponcn. Diane Bower. Phil Kollar, Doug Muir, Wendy McConnell. Kathy Johnson, Lori Trom. Angie Brown. Andy Pittman. Dale Thcis. Dave Olson. Choir Ratings District State Star Star Melody Lakers Triple Trio I Triple Trio II Ann Sularz Wendy McConnell Lori Trom Nancy Aschnewitz Tad Hcngemuehle Sheri Angcll Rhonda Danzl Doug Muir 44 Swing Choir: Row I, I to r: Loren Swanson, Nancy Aschnewitz, Lori Trom. Ann Sularz. Russ Lumlcy. Row 2: Linda Syverson. Doug Muir. Jayne Lumlcy. Dale Thcis, Lynn Middlestadt. Row 3: Phil Kollar, Rhonda Danzl. Wendy McConnell. Tad Hcngcmuchlc. Jr. High Choir: Row 1,1 to r: Corrina Burma. Janet Larson. Kenny Howe. Percy Lumley. Tim Sandborn. Steph Pavlik. Connie Moraflca, Shawn Peterson. Eric Anthony. Brian Olene. Jason Blonigen, Jim Haling. Todd Hipsag. Robert Schippcr. Tim Hclscy. Chris Bruflodt. Dcann Peterson. Chris Moschkau Row 2: Wendy Hunter. Jodi Parpart. Dana Sy- verson. Shannon Swanson. Rachel Custard. Kelly Hansmann. Colleen Krctsch. Wendy Rose. Jamey Thomas. Angie Tice. Aimcc Jacobsen. Heather White. Don Coyle. Chad Olson. Jeff Stang, Troy Hipsag. Richelle Yager. Becky Custard, Rachelle Yager. Michelle Loechler. Row 3: Jodi Gabrielson. Jodi Young. Bridget McKinney, Beth McGowan. Dawn Brings. Tracy Bent . Janet Nelson. Lisa Olson. Wendy John- son. Kirsten Arthur. Tim Gallus. Michelle Miller. Denise Bebo, Laura White, Jason MeGraw, Sherry Berthiaume. Missy Poole. Jolynn Talonen. Kim Braun, Rob Anthony. Row 4 l.aura Polfsfuss, Koric Monson, Tina Braun, Jill Sularz, Tammy Benker. Tracy Battin. Danika Spaulding. Terri McGowan. Beth Waldron. Stacie Abram. Danny Hansmann, Brian Johnson, Jenny Blonigen. Michelle Nielsen. Gina John- son. W'endy Ryan. Brett Hollenbeck. Bonnie Peterson. Ve- ronica Birman. Beverly Olson. Dwight Kopponen. Accompanists: Row I: Kirsten Arthur. Gina Johnson. Tina Kopponen Row 2: Nancy Aschnewitz. Lori Trom. District Stars: Row I: Ann Sularz. Wendy McConnell. Lori Trom. Nancy Aschnewitz. Row 2: Tad Henge- muehle. Sheri Angell. Rhonda Danzl. Doug Muir. State Stars: Row 1: Tad Hengemuehle, Doug Muir. Row 2: Ann Sularz. Wendy McConnell. Lori Trom. Triple Trio I: Nancy Aschnewitz. Renee Morafka. Wendy McConnell, Lynn Middlcstadl. Rhonda Danzl. Sheri Angell. Lori Trom. Ann Sularz. Joelle Fauncc Triple Trio II: Row 1: Gisela Bohlin. Rhonda Schipper, Jayne Lumlc). Nancy Aschnewitz, Row 2: Sheryl Struffcrt. Traci Stein Sheri Angell. Tina Kopponen. Diane Bower. t� .1 rn.,n i tree 'nte (mm. •A'ur i Wr viv Thursday, May 3rd marked the date for this years Fine Arts Fair. As always all the school was “a buzz preparing for the big event — and as always the Fair was a huge success. To all those involved — The Art Department, Home-Ec, Science, Industrial Arts, Band, Choir and Theater a big Thank You for such a fun night. April Fools Concert This year, the Big Lake High School Band April Fools Concert was held on Tuesday, March 27, in the High School Gym. The April Fools Concert was started in 1977 by Mr. Kerns, high school band director. The annual event is solely the responsibility of the Band students. The students write, direct, and perform skits to entertain the audience ... and the pic- tures on this page tell the success story!! 1 Varsity Softball. Row 1.1 to r: Sonia Simoneau. Traci Stein, Nancy Aschncwitz. Row 2: Shelly Schueller, Julie Hollenbeck. Diane Bower. Korecn Johnson. Sheri Angcll. Coach Bruns. Renee Moraflca. Mgr.; Pam Orrock. Mgr The 1983-84 season was a success. We finished sixth in the conference but we were only one win away from third place. High- lights included beating Eden-Valley Watkins in eight innings and beating conference favorite Kimball by one run. Congratulations to all the ladies with special recognition to Tra- cy Stein for being chosen to the All-Conference Team. 50 J.V. Softball. Row I, I to r: Jenny Fisher, Karen Simoneau, Kim Peterson. Karla Gruber. Stcph Backlund, Anna Gramsey. Row 2: Coach Haugc, Deb Larson. Patty Aschncwitz. Wendy Ryan. Audra Fisher. Koric Monson. Richellc Yager. Sheryl Struf fert. Mgr. Junior High Softball. Row I, I to r: Dorothy Sullivan. Deb Larson. Patty Aschncwitz. Wendy Ryan. Sally Nocton, Dina Bower, JoLynn Talonen. Row 2: Tammy Bulland. Mgr.; Dawn Brings. Mgr.; Jami Anderson. Rachelle Yager, Micki Haskell. Dana Syverson. Richellc Yager, Kim Braun. Steph Pavlik. Mgr. Varsity Baseball. Row 1,1 tor: Jeff Geisler. JefLPutnam, Kevin Gallus. Paul Stein. Denny Hipsag. Jeff Eckholm. Lane Bcicr. Row 2: Coach Anderson. Bob Putnam. Bob Morafka, Troy Yager. Mike Stein. Dave Miller. Brian Johnson. Deann Barnett, Mgr. Not Pictured: Lynn Middlcstadt. Mgr. The biggest wins of the 1984 season were Holdingford and Sartell. These were key victo- ries in the team's third place finish in conference standings. Other season highlights in- cluded: Two home runs in the first inning against Holdingford by Bobby Morafka and Kevin Gallus. Dave Miller’s flawless fielding at third base against Sartell: nine assists and one put out, and Paul Stein striking out twenty-nine batters out of a possible 34 over a two game span. Congratulations to All-Con- ference First Team Pick Paul Stein and All Conference Sec- ond Team Picks: Kevin Gallus, Jeff Putnam, and Bob Morafka. 52 Junior Varsity Baseball. Row 1.1 to r: Todd MofTitt, David Biasing. Mike Stein. Brian Johnson. Don Anderson. Tim Gallus. Row 2: Coach Fochrcnbachcr. Brad Saari, Paul Loven, Jody Fisher, Jack Vogt. Jr. High Baseball, Row I: Scott Riebcl. Jeff Slang, Todd Hipsag, Billy Klatt, Dean Nagorski, Troy Hipsag, Jim Haling. Percy Lumley, Chad Vandervcntcr. Row 2: Eric Moshier. Ray Aschnewitz, Mark Dickinson, Mark Skoog, Brian Stniffert, Brian Olcnc. Jason Blomgan Row 3: Eric Anthony. Chuck Miller, Steve Casselman. Jesse Peck, Shawn Peterson. Tim Sanborn, Neal Simoneau. Coach Hcitz. I Varsity Scores BL 7 Rockford 17 BL 0 STMA 10 BL 5 Monticello 17 BL 13 Maple Lake 2 BL 3 Holdingford 1 BL 0 Monticello 12 BL 6 St. Johns 8 BL 4 Sartell 3 BL 1 Kimball 13 BL 4 Foley 11 BL 0 EV-W 3 BL 10 Becker 0 BL 7 Swanville 5 BL 0 Cathedral 10 Track Team. Row 1.1 to r: Sarah Arthur. Paula Compton. Vestisha Henderson. Kari Hansmann. Michelle Miller. Row 2: Wendy Hunter. Sheila Brandt. Connie Morafka, Joy Sularz, Kelly Hansmann, Rhonda Schipper, Coach Haskell. Not pictured: Assistant Coach Paula Lange. Girls Track The Big Lake Varsity Track Team was the youngest in our conference. It consisted of two sophomores, two freshmen and ten seventh and eighth graders. Though young it was an energetic dedicated group of athletes who were determined to do their best. Their success at the varsity level was sporadic as they gave too much away in age, physical maturity and exper- ience. As a team they shined at the junior high meets where they never failed to do well. In six junior high meets they never placed lower than third. 54 Boys Track Varsity Track: Row 1,1 to r: Jim Halverson, Danny Hansmann, Doug Muir. Phil Kollar, Chris Zamorano. Row 2: Coach Muir. Mark Gabriclson, Bret Olson, Tim Juhl, Darren Nielsen, Scott Moshier, Rick Boulcy. Windy, rainy, wet weather; postponements and cancel- lations sum up the Spring of 1984. Despite these problems, the Boys Track Team experienced another successful sea- son. Overall the number of participants was down some- what, but the quality was high. Senior Captain Doug Muir led the team by winning the school's Decathalon. He also set a new school record in the Two Mile Run with a time of 10:58. Junior Phil Kollar was tops in points scored in every meet during the season. Phil was conference champion at the indoor conference meet in the High Hurdles, 55 Meter Dash and Long Jumps. Phil also won the conference outdoor High Hur- dles. The 400 Meter Relay Team of Bret Olson, Mark Gabrielson, Chris Zamorano and Phil Kollar constantly placed high in meets and the Sprint Medley Relay Team of Zamorano, Kollar, Olson, Muir and alternate Tim Juhl took second place in the District and placed 5th in the Region 5A Meet. Freshman Dan Hansmann won the Ju- nior High Decathalon for the second year in a row. 56 Junior High Track. Row 1,1 to r: Thad Teige, Joe Springsteen, Jim Berth- iaumc. Joe Faust. Tim Hcsley, Thad Zimmerman, Ken Howe, Dwight Kopponen. Row 2: Scott Moshier. Jeff Lindsey. Dan Hansmann. Jim Hal- verson. Darren Nielsen. Rick Boulcy. Steve Casselman Row 3: Kevin Peter- son. Troy Teige. Joel Wesimm. Jason McGraw. Don Coyle. Coach Thiele. Region Competitors, Sprint Medley Relay Team: Chris Zamorano. Phil Kollar. Bret Olson. Doug Muir. 57 Special Awards Clockwise: Tad Hcngcmuchle, All-State Choir Award; Ann Sularz. Senior Artist Award; Tad Hcngcmuchle. Recipient of the Big Lake Federation of Teachers Scholarship; Shelly Schucllcr and Dennis Hip- sag. Girls’ and Boys’ State Representatives; Doug Larson, 1983 Nation- al Merit Commended Student. Central Council Row I: L to R: Todd Hipsag. Shelly Goth, Rob Anthony. Joy Sularz. Row 2: Mr Haskell Advisor. Todd Tiege. Joelle Faunee, Todd Motim. Brian Johnson Row 3: Rhonda Dan I. Paul Stein. Erik Arthur. Sheri Angcll National Honor Society Corrinc Petersen. Joe Petersen. Tad Hcngemuchle. Dave Moschkau. Yearbook Concessions Mike Springsteen. Renee Morafka, Wendy McConnell, Dcbi Bcbo, Diane Bower. Brian Ras- mussen. Knowledge Bowl Senior Team: Barry McLouth. Tad Hcngcmuehle. Tom Baird, Doug Larson, Ms. Olson — Advisor, seated: Joe Petersen. Junior Team: Shelly Schueller, Jill Thomas, Mike Juhl, Erik Arthur, seated: Corrine Petersen. Big Lake High School had two teams of students com- pete in the First Annual Central Minnesota College Education Cooperative Ser- vice Unit Knowlege Bowl on April 6, 1984 at Atwood Center, St. Cloud State Uni- versity. There were 14 teams from other schools in our area which participated. The Knowledge Bowl competi- tions provided students with an opportunity to exercise their minds on over 250 diffi- cult questions which covered a wide range of academic subjects. After returning from the Knowledge Bowl, students who participated were asked to comment on their exper- ience. Comments included: It was a chance to utilize all I've worked for in school;’’ — Not only does the Bowl pro- vide knowledge, but it also provides something for the high academic students to get involved with and have fun at it;” — I think it is way past time an academic competition became an ex- tracurricular. An emphasis has always been placed on athletics, but now it is nice to see the academic achievers 'strut their stuff ; — “I learned about things I'd nev- er even heard of before; — and from an adult chaperone Driving back to Big Lake the students continued to talk about the questions and answers ... I do believe it was very beneficial for us and at a minimal cost.” 61 The Class of ’85 Darin Agncw Dcann Barnett Kirk Boos Jeff Eckholm Linda Gramscy Diane Alcott Rick Baumgartner Jim Compton Ken Finnc Alona Habcgcr Sheri Angell Kris Beaulieu Chcri Coyle Mark Gabrielson Kim Habcrman Morten Arneson Linda Bielinski Sue Dye Jeff Geislcr Mark Hagen Erik Arthur Ken Bocnish Missy Earncy Penny Gotzian Denny Hipsag Juniors Korccn Johnson Mike Juhl Barry McLoulh Colleen Patzoldt Brian Rasmussen Michelle Johnson Tim Juhl Barb Meyer Bren Peters Janet Rath Paul Johnson Kevin Kampa Tom Nali Corrine Petersen Shelly Schuellcr Tim Johnson Phil Kollar Dave Olson Andy Pittman Justin Shroyer Mike Jones John McKusick Deanna Olson Leona Provcnchcr Sonia Simoneau 63 Juniors The Class of ’86 l.isa Lvcnscn Jocllc Faunce Jody Fisher Ricky Flicck Brett Fowler Kari Hansmann Lisa Flansen Brad Hayes Doug Hayes Jody Hirman Julie Hollenbeck Denise Johnson Theresa Johnson Kim Juhl Kerry Kampa Tina Kopponen Terri Lally Cleston Lange Jim Lavrenz Traci Lemonds 65 Sophomores Gary Lindsey Jayne l.umley John Lut ke Terri Lynas Jeff McConnell Sean McElhone Lynn McGowan Greg McGuiggan Mary Meyer Chantcllc Mitchell Bob Morafka Troy Moshicr Scott Nocton Sheila Olson Bill Paulsen Melinda Pl ak Ted Provcncher Jeff Putnam Pam Rasmussen Cliff Rootcs Tanya Rose Kevin Ryan Rhonda Schippcr Jeanette Scott Wayne Simoncau V 66 Sophomores Matt Hill Ed Spencer Todd Teige Doug Lanz Dan Syverson Lori Trom CoMccn LaVa||ey Julie Melek Dorie Thramcr The Class of ’87 Jenny Aasen Sarah Arthur Brian Barager Tammy Benker David Biasing Keith Allen Stephanie Backlund Tracy Battin Veronica Birman Leslie Boros Freshmen Audra Fisher Jennifer Fisher Tcrric Fisher Deanna Flemming Chris Garman Brenda Danielson Bob Dcllc Jerry Eliason Robert Engvall Chandler Farr Ricky Bouley Tina Braun Melanie Burma William Coyle Carrie Dahlkc Anna Gramsey Bruce Greer Karla Gruber Crystal Gulbranson Cam Habeger 68 Jim Halvorson Danny Hansmann Robert Hanson Ty Hcngcmuchlc Jennifer Hirman Freshmen Lisa Hoi tan Becky Jacobsen Beth Johnson Brian Johnson l.isa Johnson Mike Johnson Kari Lange Krissy l.cmonds Paul Loven Misty Ludens Renae Lut ke Teri McGowan Mike MeGuiggan Lora McMullen David Miller Todd Moffitt Tom Moffitt Koric Monson Chris Moschkau Scott Moshicr Darren Nielsen Michele Nielsen Bonnie Patzoldt Brad Pederson Dana Peters 69 Freshmen i! 4 k ft Ur, Bonnie Peterson Eric Petersen Kim Peterson Bob Putnam Allen Rossberg Tim Rudlong Brad Saari Paula Shonka Karen Simoneau Steve Smallish Michele Smith Danika Spaulding Darrik Spaulding Michelle Spencer Not Pictured: Ronda Eggersgluss Tom Kcskc Kathy Meyer Bcv Olson Darold Othoudt Dave Peterson Chris Sanders Mike Stein Jill Sularz Chuck Trom Jack Vogt 70 Tammce Walraven Laura White Rodrigo Zamorano Angie Ziaskas The Class of ’88 Row 1. L to R Sieve Coash. Lee Kruse, l.inda Johnson. Tony Duryee. Jami Fletcher, Dan Berndt. Brett Hollenbeck, Stacy Berning, Sherry Bcrthiaumc. Sean Danzl. Kim Braun. Jamie Flicck. Dwight Kopponen. Roy Bronson. Rob Anthony. Row 2: Tony Frobuccino. Jenny Burton. Danny Bengtson, Barb Flemming. Mike Faust. Gina Johnson. Christa Donner. Tracy Bent . Mel Johnson. Dawn Brings. Jenny Blonigcn. Larry Bottema. Patty Aschncwitz. Patty Custard. Jodi Gabriclson Row 3: Dave Bring. Mark Dickinson. Vestisha Henderson. Michelle Holland, Dina Bower. Tom Johnson. Travis Eckholm. Ray Aschncwitz. Brian Haberman. Tim Gallus. Wendy Johnson. VeAnn Beutler. Stacie Abram. Kirsten Arthur. Denise Bebo. Jolene Fennema. Row 1. L to R DcAnna McKusick. Terry Paulsen. Deanna Peterson. Debbie Larson. Billy Maurer. JoLynn Talonen. Missy Poole, Laura Polsfuss, Doug Peterson. Joel Westrum. Robert Syverson. Joy-Ellen Sularz. Kelly Ronyanc. Alex Spaulding. Troy Teige. Row 2: Ken Roff. Pete Soare. Eric Moshier. Tina Sullivan. Shelley Nyberg. Bridget McKinney. Theresa Wheeler. Beth Waldron. Lon Kruse. Wendy Ryan. Beth McGowan. Jason MeGraw. Jodi Young. Scott Thompson Row 3: Jeff Lindsey. Michelle Locchlcr. Janet Nelson. Charity Swanson. Shanon Wolf. Michelle Mansfield. Chris Peterson. Heath Stolp. Sally Nocton. Jason Wall. John McChcsncy. Michelle Miller. Lisa Olson. Mike Schucller. Doug Rickard. 71 The Class of ’89 Row 1.1 to r: Corrina Burma. Kenny Howe. Jami Anderson. Percy Lumlcy, Todd Lambert. Tim Hesley. Becky Custard. Jill Gramsey. Diane Bocke, Janet Larson. Joe Faust, Chris Bruflodt. Wendy Hunter. Julie Fauncc. Row 2: Jim Haling. Bill Klatt, Troy Hipsag. Steve Cassclman. Tim Britain. Michelle Haskell. Lori Got ian. Jason Blonigcn. Kristen Adams. Philip Klumper. Sean Allen. Jim Berthiaume. Todd Hipsag. Row 3: Tim Davis. Donald Coyle, Denise Farr. Sheila Brandt. Aimcc Jacobsen. Colleen Kretsch. Chad Earney. Paula Compton. Kelly Hansmann, Dave Garman, Rachel Custard, Shelly Goth. Eric Anthony. Row I, I to r: Kurt Palmquist, Robert Schipper. Thad Teige. Rachelle Yager, Hope Lund. Brittany McKinney, Jodi Parpart, Shannon Swanson. Stephanie Pavlik. Dana Syverson, Richelle Yager. Craig Nolden, Chad VanderVenter Row 2: Marci Mast, Tim Sanborn, Jamie Hoglund, Thad Zimmerman. Neal Simoneau. Mark Schucller. Chuck Miller. Jessie Petrowski. Connie Morafka. Mike Skoog. Kevin Peterson. Dean Nagorski, Jeff Slang, Joe Springsteen. Thomas Wheeler Row 3: Scott Ricbcl. Heather White. Jeff Ruhoff. Brian Struffcrt. Jill Rossbcrg, Leslie Woolston. Angie Tice, Jamey Thomas, Wendy Rose. Barry Nelson. Dorothy Sullivan. Chad Olson. Brian Olene. Shawn Peterson. Jesse Peck. 72 Mr. Hinrichs Retires Mr. Cal Hinrichs, Industrial Arts teacher, retired from teaching May 25, 1984. Mr. Hinrichs started his teaching career at Big Lake and has been here for 33 years. Mr. Hinrichs has enjoyed his years in Big Lake and will miss the students, the ringing of the bells, and all that goes along with teaching. “Kids,” says Cal, “Haven't changed over the years. Although, they do seem to have more money today.” Cal’s lifestyle will not change much from when he was teaching. He'll still rise early in the morning and do the things he does all summer long — only now he will be doing them all year long. Those activities include building, restoring old cars, ice fishing and more. He plans on traveling when his wife, Dorothy, retires in about two years. Best Wishes, Cal .. . We'll miss you!!! Mr. Luukkonen Retires Mr. Lloyd Luukkonen, Superintendent of Schools for the Big Lake District, retired this year. Mr. Luukkonen has been employed in the education field for 38 years. Mr. Luukkonen came to Big Lake in 1956 as superintendent. While at Big Lake, he also taught a variety of classes including science and social studies. He was at Big Lake approximately ten years before he “got out of the classroom. When asked if he enjoyed teaching, he says, “Yes, if that is the only job. But, when it’s combined with being a principal it becomes very difficult. He feels that students today, especially in the last few years, are taking high school more seriously. They are beginning to realize that an education beyond high school does make a difference in their future. After retiring, he and his wife, Elizabeth, plan on traveling a little and spending more time at their cabin in northern Minnesota. He says, “I'll play it one day at a time.” He assures us that he won’t forget all the friends he has made while at Big Lake and we can expect to see him at many Big Lake events. Thanks for your dedication ... we’ll miss you. 1st Row, L to R: Barb Bristow. English; John Muir, Social Studies; Jim Hancc. Jr. High Math; Carol Olson, Sr. High English; John Bruns. Health Phy. Ed.; Connie Robcrg, Business Education; Jim Roussin. English. 2nd Row: Joan Rosengren. Health Phy. Ed.; Laurie Sanchez, Art; Dan Kerns, Band; Jim Fiskum. Choir; Beth Smith. Home Ec.; Chuck Hcitz. Industrial Arts; John Haskell, Health Phy. Ed. 3rd Row: Pat Flcahman, Jr. High English; Vera Minge.Spec. Ed.;Sandy Bolin. Jr. High Social Studies; Linda Rahne, Spec. Ed.; Tom Foehrenbacher. Social Studies; Shari Priggc. Math; Deb Hauge. Science. 4th Row: Jim Varian, Math Computer; Cal Hinrichs. Industrial Arts; Sandy Foster. Media Center; Dan Thiele, Science; Caren Kalcnda. Foreign Language. 77 The People With The Power Darrell Estcrly. Principal Lloyd Luukkonen. Superintendent Linda Anderson. Adm Asst. A.D. School Board (L to R) Bill Middlestadt, Paul Davis, Donnie Schucller, Carol Stein. Carol Springer. Chair- man. Not Pictured: Bob McDowall 78 JANITORS: John Moos. Harlan Sample. Willard Swanson COOKS: Helen Borst. Audrey Schaapveld, Grace Tolcfson Wills I, Rob Aasen. will my quick basketball moves to Mike Syverson’s Dog Poco. I, Nancy Aschnewitz, will my football abilities (during basketball) to Shelly Shoe, Sonia Sinioncau. Sherry Angell and Holli Stolp. May you guys use your heads mentally instead of physically. lay up past 10:00 on Friday and Saturday night to Mike I, Tom Baird, will my a Juhl. I, Gwla Hohlin. will my abilil io know when to be quiet to Dian AlS . m Traci Stein' I. Diane Bo er. will my sunness to I. 1'roy Brcnteon. will my hood nickname tnzl, will m; rnicknam id thn ugh the p ist ft I, Rhonda Da much as I did I. Kevin Gallus, .will my abifitf t Hitkag Pj ,S. You must pass the tri 1 Garman (C go 'ound. Yager (if lie to Holli Stolp I enjovs it just as ■■IF with Mjr pal and jnine Scyuy, to Denny Tis I, Michele H Man). P S. rial to the whole Jun Gruber. wiU vsuperio W%lint’rabilities t Tim Juhl. | ■ijy dring abililHfc to Georgia Af. Brian Harrison fCamero p m m I. Laura Hansmann. will, as they say. my strange laugh to Koreen Johnson and Kim Habcrman. i I ' „ 4 I. Tad R. Hengemuehle, will my awesome powers of o' ,ervance and great stockman's ability to Eric Arthur for his continuing gcrvice at W imjb’s Red Owl. A. M I, Chris Iverson, will my parking space to John McKusiek one whole ye' nd my outgoing personality to Mike ’uhl. 1. Sc 't Jacobsen, will ms partv van t Xflid. H JjM her with respect boys.] T Kiity Johnson, will ni 'm.ty to e ever o El. Kenny J. Sodbustlr, will my driving Fmtsio Jeff (icislcr I. Jenniferfeirdash. will my ct j r tHhe std m the building to kueeti Johnson J MartTaDcw Wiil tmVprc an Halen promotion o you gay have as much fun .s we rs to Loren I. Doug L.arson, will my brains, hclpfullness and humble attitude to someone in dire need Ken Bocnish. I, Kevin Leslie, will my three gallon Green Death Can to Justin Shroyer (and may it bite him as much as it bit me). I. Wendy McConnell. « HI my down-home country girl image tu Sheri Angell. I. rncy McMullen, winrm love mr Bov Cieorgc. and one picture io ljnda tirarpsey. I, Lynn llid llestadt. «ill my nixt empty shampoo bottle to Sheri Angell. (Inside Joke) I. Karth Ml hell, being of sound mind «ill my stylAi parking and parking spot to Suzie,, 1 I, Rrnev jM iafka, will iS driving -Jblth jhiliuel to Korcen Johnson (Don't let them go % was|i fc-prid my Class Apple-Polisher name; to Ctfflecn Patzoldf along with the memories thjjiipr Bookkeeping T, David Moschkau. will my ;ybi|ily to be heard on the truYnpet itfbitnd to Dale Theis. I. Frieh pscar Mosclikku. will ni Barr Fcliv) M It’s the ©nl thing Phuvfc that’s,w h « thingjand it ’.iie only h.jig H I, Marsha Nolden, will jy abilit graduate . to whomever awn � use it. I. Kris PavIB. will my ability to skip school to Erie Arthur (especially in Mj i. hers class}. V . i ! |V 1 MfSr . h i rmr t |r i I. Joe Petersen, will mv l%g-standing friendship with Bets; can listen to ludas Priest, on the library headphones.) I. Terry Poole, will my ambition in sc school and party to Dale Theis. ren P.iizoldt and my :oilities to skip U I 1. Julie Springer, will I, Paul Mein, w,ll im«t dit to sheet I, Ann Sulaat. wiBrny lucky dock Bat Den ill Hipsd mce and for all! r II. Marl Whilo, will t ty to gel V iite. HAVE FUN!!! so he can graduate with th ts of me to Trov Yager. Holli, Ren; Shcllv, Sonia and Jill. May you Prom THE JUNIOR CLASS OF BIG LAKE HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS “JUST YOU AND I” SATURDAY EVENING MAY NINETEENTH NINETEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOUR 82 83 “These past 28 years in the Big Lake School system have given me both pleasurable and rewarding exper- iences. all made possible with the cooperation from the Big Lake community and my fellow workers. “After we graduate, we are all going to realize that with adulthood comes responsibility. These responsi- bilities will cover a wide range of areas such as work, family, and community. If a person wishes a good environment for his children to grow and mature in, he must contribute something to that environment. “We in school have been blessed with an active, involved community; a responsible administration; and most importantly, a caring and supportive fac- ulty. To each of these people we owe a small por- tion of what we are. for the dream that has become a reality tonight, and for what we may one day become. Picture 1. The stage is set. 2. General chaos as the graduates prepare 3 and 4. Mrs. Minge and Mrs. Rahne pin flowers. 5. Senior Choir sings a musical farewell. 6. The Band plays a musical tribute to the graduates. 7. Mr. Luukkonen speaks. 8. Valedictorian Tad Hcngc- muchlc gives a few words of advice. 9. Salutatorian Doug Larson expresses appreciation to all who helped on the way to graduation and beyond. 10. Hugs of congratulations. 11. Hugs of parental pride. 12. 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