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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1988 volume:

I c a n i o r s MOST GULLIBLE: Roy Bronson Jami Fletcher BIGGEST FLIRT: Les Boros Tammy Schmitt ALWAYS IN TROUBLE: Brett Hollenbeck Trina Vogt BEST SMILE: Nik Ek Michelle Miller CLASS CLOWN: Mark Dickinson Shannon McGowan TALKS THE MOST SAYS THE LEAST: Mark Dickinson Denise Bcbo MOST ATHLETIC: Troy Tcige Patty Aschnewitz MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Dan Bengtson Jenny Blonigen TEACHER S PET: Joel Westrum Veann Beutler MOST TALENTED: Tim Gallus Joy-Ellen Sularz NEVER IN TROUBLE: Chris Peterson Janet Nelson Honor Students Valedictorian Salutatorian Jenny Blonigen Theresa Wheeler Patty Aschnewitz Joy Sularz Michael Schuellcr Janet Nelson Bridget McKinney Class Colors Teal Blue and White Class Song “Never Say Goodbye —Bon Jovi Class Flower White Rose 99 Stacie Abram Rob Anthony Ray Aschnewitz Kris Baumgartner Daniel Bengtson Tracy Bentz Daniel Berndt Stacy Berning Sherry Berthiaume Larry Bottema Kim Braun Dawn Brings Roy Bronson Linda Brown Sean Danzl Tony Duryee 7 Mark Dickinson Christa Donncr Travis Eckholm Niclas Ek rn Jolcnc Fcnncma Barbara Flemming Jami Fletcher Jamie Flicek Jodi Gabrielson Timothy Gallus Brian Haberman Vestisha Henderson Michelle Holland Brett Hollenbeck Gina Johnson Melanie Johnson Thomas Johnson Wendy Johnson Lon Kruse Jeff Lindsey Michelle Loechlcr William Maurer John McChesney Beth McGowan 8 Chris Peterson DcAnna Peterson Laura Polsfuss Jason Ranallo Kenneth Roff Kelly Ronaync Sharon Scully Mark Skoog Alex Spaulding Heath Stolp Tina Sullivan Charity Swanson Robert Syverson Troy Tcige JoLynn Talonen Not Pictured: Denise Bebo Lcs Boros Dina Bower David Bring Patrick Kiffmeyer Dwight Kopponen Lee Kruse Andrea Leickfcld Michelle Mansfield Katrina Vogt Class Motto: Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to make them come true.” Niclas Ek Foreign Exchange Student On September 2,1987, foreign exchange student Niclas Ek arrived at his Big Lake home with host parents Stephen and Patricia Anthony. Nick is probably the most unique exchange student we’ve had, because instead of sharing just one culture with us, he brought two. Niclas is Swedish, but lives in Spain. He speaks Spanish, Swedish, and English fluently, and is also learning French. (And you thought that last test in German class was hard!) Nick's favorite classes at BLHS included Economics, French II, Com- puter Aided Drafting, and Art 3D. He joined the ski club, which he enjoyed a lot, and says, I only wish we would have more time to enjoy skiing.” Other favorite activities included hunting, fishing, anything to do with outdoor life, and just hanging out with friends. In Spain and Sweden, life for Niclas is a little different. He goes out for such sports as swimming, soccer, and volleyball. And as far as hanging out with friends, over there they usually go out to discotcques or other places for teenagers. But being an exchange student is not all easy. At first, it’s hard to talk to people because you are afraid of saying something wrong. But Nick quickly opened up to people, and took on new terms easily (ex.: awe- some). And it didn't matter that it took a while for him to learn to say “chipmunk. (You had to be in his Art 3D class to really understand.) We will all miss Niclas, but we won't say goodbye. Let’s just say, “See ya when you come back for a visit!” 10 — Leslie Woolston Jason Blonigen Dianc Boekc Wcsley Borchardt Shelia Brandi Corrina Burma Kristin Adams Scan Allen Eric Anthony Jim Berthiaumc Bill Biclcfeldt II Sara Lagcson Todd Lambert Samantha Lappert Janet Larson Pcrccy Lumley Michelle Lundholm Louis Marcil Marci Mast Jennifer McGarvey Chuck Miller Jodi Parpart Jesse Peck Kevin Peterson Shawn Peterson Jesse Pctrowski Tracy Powell Scott Ricbel Dec Rohde Wendy Rose Jeff Ruhoff I 13 Rob Sanders Robert Schippcr Mark Schucllcr Linda Schwcgcl Tammy Sens Mailei Smith Jeff Slang Brian Struffert Dorothy Sullivan Dana Syverson Jamey Thomas Kathleen Tully The Dude Uberg Rachel VanAllen Chad VanderVenter Laura Vogt Thomas Wheeler Bob Wool house Leslie Woolston Dustin Wright Not Pictured: Michael Faust Tina Gcronsin Jean Konchal Cynthia Larson Brittany McKinney Stacey Rhude Neal Simoneau 'Oj crb yiC4 Jenny Abbas Ryan Asplund Joe Backlund Kevin Barager Erika Berg Deidra Bcutlcr Becky Biasing Kim Bottema Sherrie Bradley Chad Brenteson 15 Lucrezia Conigliaro Diane Dahlbcrg Andrea Deuel Dcbbe Deyo Dionne Dickinson Carole Forsberg Carey Gallus Ginger Gammclgaard Chad Gorackc Wayne Hanson Erin Henderson LcAnn Hensel Becky Hiller Wendy Hunter Nikki Jackson Tina Jacobsen Chris Jaskowiak Jctia Jcskcb 16 Geri Johnson Nick Johnson Matt Juhl Missy Juhl Chris Kelly Jennifer Koester Ray Kopponen Sherrie Lermer Jennifer Lloyd Jodi Locchler Amey Metzger Mitch Mitchell Deanna Moshicr Wendi Nali Melanie Norland Squeezer Owen Cindy Patzoldt Shawn Peek Scan Peters Paul Petersen 17 Eric Peterson Pat Polsfuss Tina Poselcy Jim Ranailo Susan Ropunski Matt Rasmussen Vickie Ricbcl Tim Roff Teena Rossin Lynn Ruhoff Mike Skoog Shannon Swanson Kelly White Dale Woljok Christa Wolff Ken Zaske John Zimmerman Not Pictured: Lila Gaulkc Kari Nordly Jason Skoog Kara Thiel 18 Shannon Abram Elfina Alongi Jamison Anderson Gary Angell Mall Aschnewitz Natalie Battin Adam Benker Amy Bergstrom Robert Bergstrom Brenda Bernard Owen Bcrndt Heather Bcrning Heather Berry Jeff Bialka Nedlcy Birkholz Sarah Booth Joel Carlson Andrea Curtis 19 Chad Donncr Ray Driscoll Melissa Fenncma Jennifer Frank Charity Fretty Joe Gorackc Jason Goth Pamela Grady Michelle Hachn Carrie Hansen Rob Hesley Wendy Hesley Kevin Holland Leila Hoss Wayne Howe Tony Jacobsen Travis Jacobsen Charlene Jerrid Steve Kjellbcrg Kristine Kline Janet Kollar Tresa Kroger Kim Langer Rob Lutzke Charina Manion Connie McConnell Justin McGarvey Ryan McMullen Chris Michlitsch Bridget! Mitchell 20 Joliannc Mohler Lora Montgomery Jon Musschl Brent Nielson Andy Noble Sam Olson Holly Sellhauscn Mike Spagenske Crissy Stachovich John Sullivan Danielle Swanson Jeff Swanson Amy Peterson Mike Rasmussen Mickey Ray Teresa Ricbcl Tony Rose Sam Segebarth Michelle Thompson Bill Tisdell Jory Turmann w. ; Not Pictured: Stacy Okerstrom Jason Olson Melissa Plzak LccAnn Putnam Malcchi Smith Mandy Walravcn Paul Urwin Kari Warner Jeremy Werner Jena Willey Matt W right Lisa Yetzer 21 La Dale Aasen Carrie Angell Shannon Backlund Jack Bentley Eric Beutler Nathan Blonigen Mike Brandt Henry Bronson Brandy Brown Carole Burgess Tony Carver Joshua Conchrane Marjorie Conigliaro Adam Considine Chuck Cornellier Dana Dockcn Chad Donncr Stacy Eckholm 22 Stacie FI ice k Jessie Gabrielson Angela Gammclgaard Chris Johnson Craig Johnson Glenn Johnson John Kerns Dan Kjcllberg Andrea Kochlcrt 23 Carol Lambert Anna Maki Jeff Mattfield Michelle McGowan Amy Mcrtens Jeremy Moshier Sean Ormson Brenda Orrock Becky Petersen Mike Powell Teresa Prickctt Dean Rohde Randy Schwege! Carla Sik Keith Simpson Charlie Sindon Carrie Smallish Greg Stuart Karl Taloncn Bobby Vogt Chad Walstrom Brian Watson Chris Whipps Jesse Whips 24 John Aascn Nathan Albrecht Steve Baragar James Berard David Bergeson Jennifer Bergstrom Matthew Berndt Tammv Berning Amy Berthiaumc Sally Booth Johnny Bruns Shana Considinc Misty Denius Katie Dickinson Jeremy Duryec Joey Engvall Sara butcncuer Doug Faust 25 Kelly Garman Jessy Gorackc Jodi Grady Phillip Hoernemann Teri Holland April Howe Rhonda Howe Wade Hunier Brad Johnson Pat Johnson Sara Johnson Daryl Jungroth Kristie Kampa Kyle Klumper Tor Leincs Teresa Lermer Chad Lund Jenny Lutzke Jenny Maki Dwayne Marudas Gwendolyn Marzeen Amy McConnell Danita McDowall Tim Metzger Brandon Mitchell Craig Moos Laura Muir Sarah Noble Matt Onstad 26 James Sartin Connie Saxton Mark Schafbuch Ciara Schlichting Corey Schmitt Heide Sellhausen Don Tcssmer Christie Thomas Michael Tischbirck Shane Tisdcll Lisa Ulbrich Chad Valerius Derrick Vanzant Lesley Wells Adam Wcstrum Tara Wexor Sharon Wheeler Jennifer Wolff Faye Wolfsteller Time Zbacnik Not Pictured: Rachel Smith 27 Ah. Relaxation! Cross Country The Cross Country team this season did very well. The boys team came in 4th in the District and the girls team came in 3rd in the Conference. The Junior High boys and girls finished 1st or 2nd in most meets. The Big Lakc-Bccker Cross Country claims re- spectability with improvement expected in the future. Congratulations to the entire team on a successful season. Special congratulations go to this year's MVP-Lisa McLain, most improved player- Alex Spaulding, and the most dedicated runner-Johnny Bruns. Row 1(L to R)-Adam Bcnkcr. Andy Noble. Row 2-Mike Schueller. Jeff Lindsey. Ken Roff. Row 3-Matthew Berndt. Brad Johnson. Johnny Bruns. Benjie Hamrin. Jo Hub- bard Row 4-Mark Shafbuch. Billi Jo Lat ke. Brett Gowoy. Jason Hugg. Tim Johnson. Don Tcssmer. Row 5-Coach Bruns. Dave Garman. Larry Bottema. Alex Spaulding, Mark Dickinson. Chad Brenteson. Robin Stodola. Row 6-Heide Hubbard. Lisa McLain. Shelia Brandt. Joy Sularz. Not pictured-Travis Eckholm. Dwight Kopponen. Steve Cassclman. Tim Hesley, Chuck Miller. Neal Simoncau. Shana Considine. —John Bruns, coach Ooh. nice bods! 29 VARSITY: V(L TO R)-Kim Bottcma. Wendy Johnson. Patty Aschncwiiz, Geri Johnson. Dana Syverson. Deb Larson. Richcllc Yager. Rachelle Yager. Sara Lageson, Rashellc Brown. Michelle Miller. Center-Assistant Coach Haugc. Head Coach Rosengren. Becky Hiller. Mi- chelle Haehn. Andrea Deuel. The Big Lake Volleyball Team ended their season with a 4-3 record and placed 4th in the Conference. Hornets also finished their regular season with a 12-8 record over-all. In District playoffs, the Hornets were seeded 4th taking on 5th seeded Sartell. The Hornets were determined to come up the winners in that match due to the fact that last year in the 2nd round of Districts, Sartell beat them out. Deter- mined they were—winning it in 4 games! The girls then traveled to Swanville in their semi-final match. The Swanville team had domi- nated from start to finish. Overall, the girls had an excellent and positive year. Teammates Kim Bottema and Patty Aschnewitz were named to 1st team all-conference. Also, Rashelle Brown was named to 2nd team all-conference. —Patty Aschnewitz Volleyball Gil it. Rachelle! 30 7th GRADE: Row 1-Tcri Holland. Sara Johnson Row 2-Jcnnifer Wolff. Faye Wolfstellcr. Ciara Schlichting. Katie Dickinson. Row 3-Amy Bcrthiaumc. Rhonda Howe. April Howe. Jenny Maki, Kelly Garman, Lori Snesrud Row 4- Christic Thomas, Sarah Noble. Tammy Berning, Danita McDowall, Coach Danzl. Laura Muir. Heide Sellhausen. Jenny Bergstrom. Jodi Grady. 8th GRADE: Row 1 -Angie Hcitz. Row 2-Carolc Burgess. Bonnie Hiller Row 3-Stacie Flicck. Amy Mcrtens. Stacy Eckholm. Row 4-Brenda Orrock. Marjorie Conigliaro. Carrie Angell. Anna Maki. Row 5-Shannon Backlund(managcr). Kelli Zwilling. Coach Hagbcrg. Brandy Brown. Angela Gammelgaard. JUNIOR VARSITY: Top to bottom-Michelle Hachn(managcr). Jodi Locchler. Christa W olff, Dee Rohde. Charity Swanson. Coach Hauge. Lynn Ruhoff. Jean Kon- chal. Andrea Deuel. Tcena Rosin. Connie Morafka. Tina Montgomery. Marci Mast. Kristin Adams. Amy Bergstrom. Gcri Johnson. C-TEAM: Top to bottom-Cindy Patzoldt. Coach Schnilz- ler. Erica Berg. Pam Grady. Nikki Jackson. Becky Hiller. Leila Hoss, Natalie Baltin. DcAnna Moshicr. Jolienne Mohler. Heather Berning. Chrissy Stanovich. 31 Football Row 1 (L to R) 9th grade Coach Bocckman, Troy Teige. Tim Gallus. Bill Maucr, Dan Bengtson, Assistant Coach Thiele, Head Coach Haskell. Row 2-Todd Hipsag. Shaun Peterson. Jeff Stang. Jesse Peek. Sean Allen. Brian Struffert. Nathaniel Guerrero, Troy Hipsag. Row 3-Shawn Peek. Carey Gallus. Matt Juhl, Scan Peters. Jim Ranallo. Matt Rasmussen. Chad Gorackc. Jim McChesncy. Joe Backlund. Cris Kelly. Row 4-Rob Sanders. Sam Segebarth. Marty Juhl. Joe Gorackc. Sam Olson. Rob Lutzkc. Steve Kjellberg. Gary Angell. Jason Skoog. 7th GRADE: Row 1(L to R)-Nathan Albrecht, Daryl Jungroth, Jim Stang. Pat Ronayne. Corey Peters. Row 2-John Aasen. Phillip Hocrncmann, Dwayne Marudas, Jeremy Duryec, Derek Studanski. Shaun Steinlicht. Chad Valerius. 8th GRADE. Row 1(L to R)-Shawn Savickus. Jered Goracke. Bobby Vogt. Dana Docken. Row 2-Henry Bronson, Chad Walstrum. Craig Zimmerman. Greg Stuart, Ben Johnson. Row 3-Coach Hill, Tony Carv- er, Dan Kjellberg, Carl Talonen. Dean Rohde. 32 Team breaks losing streak! The 1987 season began in the heat of August and finished in the cold of October. In many ways, the ups and downs of the season mirrored the contrast of the weather. We progressed from a lightly regarded team to one that opened eyes around the conference and regained respect. This is a tribute to the players who banned together and brought Big Lake Football the desire to excell. The seniors of ’87 each contributed to the success of the team in their own unique way. Troy Teige and Tim Gallus gar- nared All-Conference honors and were two mainstays. Dan Bengston was a leader and an excellent 2-way player who lent cohesivencss and solid play to our team. Bill Mauer came out for varsity football for the first time and was an inspira- tion to the team as demonstrated by his willingness to do whatever asked to help the team progress. We will miss these fine young men next year. Dan lakes a trip! � ! 3fe0.i J44- 75'VV Say Cheese ... As a team we broke a losing streak of 26 games and were 3 points from a 4 and 4 season. Among this nucleus are two players who earned 2nd Team All-Conference honors— Shaun Peterson and Jesse Peck. —John Haskell, coach Fall Cheerleaders VARSITY: Bottom-Shannon McGowan. Middlc-DeAn- na McKusick. Laura Henscl. Shelia Brandt (Hornet). Michelle Locchlcr. Jill Gramscy. Top-Jenny Abbas. The football cheerleading season began in the spring of 1987 with try outs. Five dedicated girls—Shannon, Jill, Mickey, Jen- ny, and Holly—had the neat experience of going to cheerleading camp. They came back full of new ideas and enthusiasm. Because of a new Minnesota State High School League ruling, we were no longer allowed to do our impressive, high pyramids. Instead of giving in to this frustration, Becky Jacobsen, a cheer- leader who graduated in '87. put together a new school song routine. iilliiii. W M JUNIOR VARSITY: Bottom-Thc Hornet. Middle-Kris Carlson. Lisa Meier. Kari Warner. Top-Haley Chapman, Holly Sellhauscn. Mickey Ray. Before she left for college, Becky came to summer practices and taught the routine. The football teams' victories were the high- light of the season. Mr. and Mrs. Gallus were responsible for adding another fond memory. They hosted a great party for the Football players. Cheerleaders, and Coaches. 1987 was a suc- cessful season. —Beth Smith, advisor Cheerleaders try out new drum chants! Advisor: Mrs. Beth Smith 34 Homecoming A record breaking event The EVW Big Lake football game was the climax to an exciting homecoming week. The Hornets, under new coach John Haskell, put the losing streak into the past with a 18 to 10 win over the Eagles. Monday was Dress-up day. The Juniors won the window painting contest of the local businesses. Monday evening King Larry and Queen Michelle were crowned. Tuesday was Generic day—everyone dressed in black and white, and the Ju- niors again won the Powder Puff football game. Wednesday was Theme day, where each class had a different theme to dress up as. During activity hour, slaves Ken, Mark, and Patty were sold. Thursday was Backwards day. Friday was the tradition- al Blue and Gold day. Carnations were sold in the morning and during lunch. There was a pepfest in the afternoon to get ready for the game. Friday night’s game was cancelled because the refs didn't show up. The dance, with music by “Distraction, was held in the commons from 8 to 11 P.M. The next night our very own varsity football squad defeated EVW with our first win of the season. —Jenny Abbas Ken entertains with a puppet show. Sophs show their artistic ability and spirit. Go Jim go! The band jams! The cheerleaders cheer! 35 King Candidates Seniors: Larry Bottema Dan Bcngston Tim Gallus Michael Schueller Troy Teige Juniors: •Sean Allen Jesse Peck Shawn Peterson Sophomores: •Chad Brenteson Matt Juhl Shawn Peck Freshmen: •Marty Juhl Steve Kjellberg Junior High: Karl Talonen •Corey Peters Queen Candidates Seniors: •Michelle Miller Patricia Aschnewitz Stacie Abram Shannon McGowan Janet Nelson Juniors: •Richellc Yager Tina Montgomery Shelly Goth Sophomores: •Kim Bottema Christa Wolff Haley Chapman Freshmen: •Amy Bergstrom Pam Grady Connie McConnell Junior High: •Bonnie Hiller Katie Dickinson 36 37 Gymnastics Team scoring has been low for the Big Lake Gymnastics team, but individual scoring has been high for Senior Patty Aschnewitz and eight grader Brandy Brown. Besides doing very well on all four events—beams, bars, floor, and vault—both gymnasts have scored high in the all-around category. Both were selected as All-Conference in gymnas- tics. Big Lake was chosen as the host site for Regions this year. Besides providing excellent new facilities. Big Lake operat- ed a very smooth Regional meet. —Patty Aschnewitz VARSITY: (L to R)-Ange!a Gammclgaard. Patty Aschnewitz. Stacy Eckholm, Joliannc Mohlcr. Brandy Brown 38 Brandy on the beam. 1987-88 Big Lake Lakettes f Alternates: (L to R)-Charina Manion. Heather Berning. Carrie Hansen. Natalie Bat- tin. Crissy Stachovich. Senior Danccline Captain Tammy Schmitt choreographed “Venus” and “Mony, Mony” VARSITY: (L to R)-Jennifer Koester. Bonnie Hiller. Carole Burgess. Dionne Dickinson. Christa Wolff. Tammy Schmitt. Angela Gammelgaard. Lucre ia Conigliaro, Ginger Gammelgaard. Nikki Jackson. Charity Frctty. Pic- tured bclow-Charina Manion. The 1987-88 Big Lake Lakettes practiced many dreadful morn- ings. but the fun they had this year was well worth the sweat. Kick- ing out the sour atti- tude of last year's line, varsity members mas- tered their glittering smiles, splits, and ev- ery 8-count of their four new routines— “Venus.” “Mony, Mony,” “Crocodile Rock,” and “Bomb”— for football, basket- ball, and pepfest per- —Tammy Schmitt 40 Becker Big Lake Eagles: Row 1(L lo R)-Troy Cox. Wayne Hanson, Dan Angel. Mark Edling, Rob Abfalter. Ray Driscol. Nils Pederson Kildcn. Sam Segebarth Row 2 Brady Hialt, Adam Lumlcy. Mike Rasmussen. Percy Lumlcy, Jamie Anderson. Chuck Condon. Steve Abfalter. Matt Aschncwitz(studcnl manager) Row 3- Head Coach Novak. Roman Marjamaa. Craig Blomgren. Mark Lumlcy. Kevin Bcrthiaume. Jeff Edling. Brandon Hiatt. Ray Aschnewitz, Asst. Coach Haskell. Asst. Coach Graham. Wrestling The Wrestling team this year was a good tourna- ment team, with a fourth place finish at Rockford and Maple Lake, and a second place finish at Big Lake-Bccker and Albany. The good thing about be- ing a good tournament team was that teams we lost to in dual meets, we placed higher than at tournaments. —Ray Aschnewitz ■« L lo R-Trcsa Kroger. Bcih Waldron. Jcnni Frank. Nol picturcd-Jodi Haus. Pam Cox. An after school practice. Cheerleaders 41 Girls Basketball VARSITY: Row 1(L to R)-Kris Adams. Richcllc Yager. Joy Sularz. Row 2-Coach Schnitzlcr. Kelly Hansmann. Rashellc Brown. Kim Bottema. Wendy Johnson. Coach Thiele. Not pictured-Managers Theresa Wheeler and Pam Grady. The 1987-88 Girls Basket- ball season showed another year of increasing success. Led by seniors Wendy John- son and Joy Sularz, the girls found victory in many games. Richelle Yager led the team in 3-point baskets, free throw, and assists. Kim Bottema led the team in 2- point field goals. With most of the scorers returning next year, the Hornet Girls Bas- ketball team is looking for continued success. Con- gratulations and Good Luck to the Seniors. JUNIOR VARSITY: Row |(L to R)-Jenni Maki. Brenda Bernard. Carrie Angell. Row 2- Managcr Amy Petersen. Michelle Haehn, Cindy Patzoldt. Dec Rohde. Lynn Ruhoff, Amy Bergstrom. Coach Schnitzler. —Dan Thiele, coach All right Richcllc! 42 8th GRADE: Row 1 (L to R)-Becky Peterson. Angie Hcitz, Teresa Prickctt. Row 2-Andrca Koehler. La Donna Hcnscl. Stacie Flicck. Carrie Angell. Marjorie Conigliaro. Not pictured-Coach Hauge. Grab that ball! 7th GRADE: Row 1(L to R)-Kclly Garmcn. Sally Booth. Jenny Bergstrom. Row 2-Christic Thomas. Amy Bcrthiaumc. Coach Danzcl. Rhonda Howe. Not picturcd-Tricia Gruba. 43 Boys Basketball The 1987-88 Boys Basketball season was one of ups and downs this year. It started off with alternating wins and losses which included a victory over Watertown that was the first in Big Lake history. The team then took consolation honors in the Howard Lake tour- nament, after beating Lester Prairie. Next year's basketball squad will miss the play of seniors Larry Bottcma, Travis Eckholm, and tri-captains Mark Dickinson, Mike Schueller, and Troy Teige. —Troy Teige JUNIOR VARSITY: Row 1 (L to R)-Carey Gallus. Chad Goracke. Matt Juhl. Chad Brcntcson. Row 2-Troy Hipsag. Tim Hcsley, Dean Nagorski. Todd Hipsag. John Zimmerman. Coach Muir. VARSITY: Row 1(L to R)-Mark Dickinson. Mike Schueller. Larry Bottcma. Travis Eckholm. Matt Juhl. Dave Garman. Chad Brcntcson. Row 2-L.cs Boros. Chuck Miller. Troy Hipsag. Tim Hcsley. Todd Hipsag. Troy Teige. Jeff Stang. Head Coach Bruns. Not picturcd-Dean Nagorski 44 9th GRADE: Row |(L to R)-Andy Noble. Rob Lutzkc. Adam Benker. Joel Carlson. Ryan McMullen. Row 2-Coach Silbernick. Steve Kjcllbcrg. Sam Ol- son. Marty Juhl. Justin McGarvcy. Wayne Howe. 8th GRADE: Row 1(L to R)-Jcff Mattfield, Bob Vogt. Dean Rohde. John Kerns. Tony Carver. Craig Zimmerman. Row 2-Mike Brandt. Henry Bronson. Jcrcd Gorackc. Chad W'alstrom. Ben Johnson. Angie Hcitz(manager). Coach Fochrcnbachcr. 7th GRADE: ROW' 1(L TO R)-Brad Johnson. Benjie Hamrin, Joey Engvall, Corey Peters. Nathan Albrecht Row 2-Tor Lcincs. Johnny Bruns. Phillip Hoer- ncmann. Corey Schmitt. Don Tcssmcr. Tim Metzger. Not pictured-Matt On- stad. Coach Anderson. 45 Basketball Cheerleaders The Big Lake High School Cheerlcading squad did real well during the 1987-88 school year. The cheerleaders were coached by a new advisor, Mrs. Maurer. Mrs. Maurer started working with the cheerleaders at the beginning of the bas- ketball season. During this time, many changes took place to improve both the varsity and the junior varsity squads. The cheerleaders are proud to welcome her to Big Lake High School. — DeAnna McKusick and Shannon McGowan H ... O ... R ... N ... E ... T ... S ...! 46 VARSITY: Top to bottom-Shannon McGowan. Vcann Beutler. DeAnna McKusick. Michelle Loechler. Jill Gramscy. JUNIOR VARSITY: Top to bottom-Haley Chapman. Mickey Ray, Holly Sellhauscn. Jenny Abbas. Lisa Meier. Geri Johnson. BLHS “scvies rock stars pose for their fans. Are we having fun yet? Sno Daze “Big Lake Blizzard The Blizzard began with the corona- tion of King Mike and Queen Patty. Following the coronation, a lip sync contest took place. The eight different acts played tributes to such stars as Madonna and Van Halen. The group “Barbaric Customs”—Leslie Wool- ston, Adam Considine, and Daryl Jungroth—took first place with “Witch Doctor. Second place was awarded to “Shades of Gray”—Lisa Haehn, LaDonna Hcnscl. and Marjo- rie Conigliaro—with Heaven is a Place on Earth.” Class Theme day brought many dif- ferent fashion styles to the halls. Stu- dents dressed in such styles as rock stars, grandmas and grandpas, and nostalgic times ranging from the 40's to the 70's. Faculty joined in on the fun by dressing up in their finest hunting and fishing gear. o • 1 0 o o o« O o c • ♦ O 0 • 4 ♦ A o O ♦ o The week came to a close Friday with a 60 to 57 Hornet Basketball victory over St. John’s Prep. Following the game, students rocked to the music of “Critical Mass” at the Sno Daze dance. —Leslie Woolston and Brad Schnitz- ler. Advisor Van Halen they’re not. but anything goes during Sno Daze! 47 King Candidates: •Mike Schueller Dan Bengtson Troy Teige Joel Westrum Jason Ranallo Queen Candidates: •Patty Aschnewitz Vestisha Henderson Stacie Abram Janet Nelson Shannon McGowan 49 f— Good Luck Seniors Wishing You Many Years of Good Health! Big Lake Family Practice Clinic office hours: Mon-Tucs-Thurs-Fri — 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wed Sat — 9:00 AM to Noon 263-6200 111 North Lake Street — Big Lake Geared for Perfect Pizza Eat In or Delivered 263-7676 Hours: Sun. through Thurs. — 4-10:30 PM Fri. and Sat. — 4-12:00 PM Old Townc Square at Highways 10 25 Big Lake, Minnesota V—--------------------------- V 50 Seniors: Vestisha Henderson (above) Troy Tcigc (below-left) Coach Muir (below) Track The 1988 track season began with optimism at the Conference indoor track meet in St. Cloud, where the team placed third. The end of the sea- son, however, was not as successful as the pre- vious year. Even though the team wasn't as successful as most people would have liked, some individual performances stood out. Many personal records were broken and some people are even going on to further competition at the Region and maybe even the State meet. These individual perfor- mances go to show that the season was somewhat successful. The contributions of seniors Vestisha Henderson, Ken Roff, Dw ight Koppcncn. and Troy Teige will be missed next year, but the team will have some good people coming back. —Troy Teige BECKER BIG LAKE TRACK TEAM Row I (L to R): Matt McCulla. Chris Cook. Jamie Hyrkes. Bcckcr student. Phillip Hocrncmann. Dolen. Coach Chirhart. Assistant Coach Bocckman. Troy Tcigc. Row 2: Jolcnc Hubbard. Connie McClain. Stayce Tice. Bcckcr student. Kipp Johnson. Vestisha Henderson. Andrea Steele. Assistant Coach Anderson. Row 3: Becky Woolhouse. Amanda Novak. Kristine, Lynctte Reig- nick. Becky Chirhart. Craig Johnson. Scott Schmitt. Jim Kampa. Robin Stodola. Kelly McCulla Row 4: Ccicilia Cordoba. Amy. Mimi Cotch. Nan Cox. Scan Allen. Mark Soule. Jeff Edling. Chad Cox. Jenny Boher Row 5: Coach Muir. Dave Garmen. Kari Nordli. Haley Chapman. Tim Johnson. Dwight Kopponcn. Chris Euteneuer. Ja- mey Hussmann. Travis Thorn. Row 6: Becker student. Benji Hamrin. Sam Olson. Ken Roff. Roman Marjama. Jason Hugg. Daryll DcMars. Bcckcr student. Joe Peter- son. 51 Baseball HORNETS WIN CONFERENCE TITLE! The Hornet Baseball Team won the Con- ference championship when they whipped Sartell, 7-2, behind the pitching of sopho- more Chad Brenteson and plenty of ho- merun power. They Finished with a 7-0 con- ference mark. Six team members were named to All-Con- ference teams by conference coaches this year. Tim Gallus. Chuck Miller, Jesse Peck, and Troy Hipsag were named to the first team. Brian Struffcrt and Jeff Stang were named to the second team. —West Sherburne Tribune VARSITY Row 1 (L to R): Troy Hipsag, Chad Brenteson, Chuck Miller, Shawn Peck. Jeff Stang. Row 2: Coach Foehrenbacher, Jesse Peck. Scott Riebel. Lon Kruse. Brian Struffcrt, Shawn Peterson. Tim Gallus, Todd Hipsag. Row 1 (L-R): Joel Carlson. Rob Lutzke. Mike Rasmussen. Matt Rasmus- sen. Jon Musselhl. Chad Johnson, Adam Bcnker. Row 2: Coach Silbernick. Jason Skoog. Justin McGarvey. Steve Kjellberg. Matt Juhl. Carey Gallus. Marty Juhl. Row 1 (L to R): Greg Stuart. Josh Cochrane. Henry Bronson. Ben Johnson. Jack Bentley Row 2: Coach Hill. Jcrcd Goracke. Tony Carger, Carl Taloncn. Dan Kjellberg. Dean Rohde. Craig Zimmer- man. JUNIOR HIGH Row 1 (L to R): Jeremy Duryec, Pat Ronayne. Tor Lcines. Johnny Bruns. David Bergeson. Corey Schmitt. Row 2: Coach Haskell, Corey Peters. Brad Johnson. Craig Moos. Shawn Steinlicht. Nathan Albrecht. Doug Faust. 52 Gotcha . .. Almost! Safe! 53 Softball HORNETS SOFTBALL TEAM WINS CONFERENCE, AS WELL! The Big Lake High School Soft- ball Team clinched the Central Minnesota Conference title this year. The team was also District Runner-Up. Deb Larson did a great job of pitching this year. Deb, a senior, has been a mainstay for the team since her sophomore year. Other senior teammates are Patty Aschnewitz and Theresa Wheeler. Good luck seniors in all your future endeavors. VARSITY Row 1(L to R): Richcllc Yager. Kim Botlcma. Gcri Johnson. Andrea Deuel. Michelle Hachn. Amy Bergstrom. Row 2: Janet Larson-managcr. Dan Syvcrson, Rashcllc Brown. Patty Aschnewitz. Deb Larson. Theresa Prickett. Joliannc Mohlcr. Theresa Wheeler. Not Pictured: Coach Roscngrcn. JUNIOR VARSITY Row 1(L to R): Charina Manion. Pam Grady. April Howe. Kelly Zwilling. Carrie Angel. Rhonda Howe. Jenny Maki. Row 2 Charity Fretty-managcr. Connie McConncll-managcr. Michelle Haehn. Lucrezia Conigliaro. Dec Rohde. Nikki Jackson. Carrie Hansen. Ciara Schlichting. Amy Bergstrom. Coach Haugc. JUNIOR HIGH A TEAM Row 1 (L to R): Leila Hass, Anna Maki. Amy Mertcns. Lisa Hake. Brandy Brown. Row 2: Coach Schnitzler. Marjorie Conigliaro. An- gela Gammclgaard. Kim Langer. Brenda Orrock. Sharon Wheeler- manager. Not Pictured: Carla Sik. JUNIOR HIGH B TEAM Row I (L to R) Jenny Lulzkc. Jennifer Wolff. Sally Booth. Shana Con- sidinc. April Howe. Row 2: Rhonda Howe. Chris Thomas. Jenny Maki. Coach DcCourcy. Kelly Garman. Amy Bcrth- iaumc, Sharon Wheeler- manager. 54 1st Annual Mini-Mag A wild bunch of party animals! i Sweet Dreams. Jason Ranallo!! This year we’ve added a new section to our Laker. As you know, the purpose of a yearbook is to gather together the special memories of the year However, the school day is JUST 6 hours and 45 minutes long, which leaves 17 hours and 15 minutes to create memories. Multiply that to the 177 some days of the school year and that’s 3,055 hours and 15 minutes not to mention weekends and holidays. That adds up to a lot of memories you shouldn’t miss seeing in your yearbook, and that is why we arc introducing the Student Life Mini-Mag. It records our firsts, our favorites, our fads and fashions, and all our special days that make up the memories to which we should “Never Say Goodbye.” Shelia and Matt show their spirits and appetites! “Veann, show us those bedroom eyes. The Big Date Way back, long ago. when we were all little, we’d play house with the sitter and of course, w e always pretended we were grown up or at least in high school. We looked forward to it because we thought we would all turn into a bunch of Ken and Barbie’s (or Shelia’s—sorry. 1 couldn’t resist)!!! We would all be good-looking, smart, popular, rich and, most of all. have dates every night of the week. Well, most of us are older and more mature now. hopefully, and we realize no one is perfect, but some of us (82 %) do have the privilege of dating That lucky age when Mom and Dad said Okay came at different times. Forty-seven % of us received the honor when we turned sweet sixteen. Thirty-four % could go out when we came upon the golden age of fifteen. Other ages include 14 (10%). 13 (4%). 12 (2%), and a few people who have to wait until they’re 17 (3%). A typical date for the student here at BLHS includes, first of all. the guy doing the hard part—the asking. He docs this by asking in person. If the girl accepts, the two head to the local theatre, afterwards they go out to cat. The end of this special night comes at I2:00-midnight. the hour of the dreaded curfew. On his way home, after dropping his date off, the guy realizes he has spent S 20.00 and is broke. Oh well, the memories are worth it. Jeff demonstrates a common post-date dilemma. The clock strikes twelve, arc you home?! A quiet stroll down lover’s lane. The dating place 56 On the Job Dairy Queen As we all know, to have fun usually takes money. Okay. okay. 1 know, the best things in life are free, but there are (just) a few things that we need money to do. And just how do students at BI.HS get this money? Well, some of us arc fortunate, we have kind, generous parents who give us all the money we need. The rest of us. 67 %, have to .. . (UGH!). . WORK” The majority work at restaurants, but a few have more unusual jobs such as working at a nursing home or as a maid. The average salary of the working BI.HS student is S 3.42 hour for 20-25 hours a week. And then, they have money to buy clothes and of course, have fun — however that may be. And here's Chad V.. our friendly “Thumbcr.” Step 2: Be VERY quiet! Surprise! 57 The “In” Thing . . . Ryan Asplund models the latest in head car( left). Troy Teige shows off his Lcvis(right) Those were the days THE WORDS Basically Shut-up “Ya just don’t Kickin’’ “Get a grip -EEsh “Hey dude “Rockin’ What’s your malfunction SOS and other acronyms (right Sophs?) THE EVENTS The Twins (need I say more?) Vikings making the playoffs Vampire Cult in St. Cloud ‘87 Football season '88 Speech season The Bakers Sit down strike Cold-lunch day The construction Certain Sr. Guys (right, scvics?) THE NAMES Guess Forcnza Camp Beverly Hills Girbaud Levi Gcncrra Benetton The Limited Limited Express Union Bay Bugle Boy Outback Red 58 The Favorites • • • •Information used in the Mini-Mag came from a school-wide survey done in spring. 1988. RADIO MUSIC Station—Hot Rockin’ 104.1 Disc Jockey Dave Dworkin Group—AC DC Male Singer George Michael Female Singer -Lila Ford Song “Angel” (Acrosmith) ETC. Candy—Twix and Reeses Pop- Ml. Dew Restaurant McDonald's Comic—Garfield TV MOVIES Comedian—Eddie Murphy Comedy—“Cosby Show” Soap Opera—“Days of Our Lives” Actor—Patrick Sway .e Actress—Molly Ringwald Movie—“Dirty Dancing” O • 0 o o o • ♦ O 4 o o a • ♦ O 0 a • ♦ O o ♦ ▲ o r q i f }. T w r m I 59 VOCAL soprano solo: Joy-Ellcn Sularz • • soprano solo: Gcri Johnson mezzo solo: Sara Lageson • • baritone solo: Tim Gallus • • vocal duct: Dana Syverson. Denise Be bo duct entry substituted with following: Gcri Johnson. Gina Johnson SSA triple-trio: Jenny Blonigcn. Laura Hensel. Gina Johnson. Joy-Ellen Sularz. Sara Lageson. Connie Morafka. Wendy Rose. Jamey Thomas. Gcri Johnson. Jenny Kocstcr Jazz Choir • • • - denotes star at district. •• - denotes star at district and state. Music Contests A Ji. I k ✓f V w 1 L w 1 Ml e i Ji r 1 Sr ; T7W y 8 fi- Hjk 1 P (|7T .g 1 INSTRUMENTAL clarinet solo: Joy-Ellcn Sularz clarinet solo: Denise Farr clarinet duet: Joy-Ellen Sularz. Veann Bcutlcr flute solo: Jenny Abbas flute duct: Haley Chapman. Jenny Abbas flute trio: Shannon McGowan. • Shelley Goth. DcAnna McKusick french horn solo: Rashcllc Brown • • trombone duct: Shelia Brandt. Bill Biclcfcldt brass quintet: Ken Roff. • Chris Euteneuer. Rashelle Brown. Shelia Brandt. Eric Peterson Sr. Jazz Band • • denotes star rating at district. • - denotes star rating at district and slate. Vocal Music The BLHS Vocal Music Department had a very successful year in 1987-88. The members of the choirs worked very hard to prepare for the various performances during the year. In addition to the regularly scheduled fall, winter, and spring concerts, the Sr. High Choir also performed a Holiday program at Brookdale Mall during the Christmas Season and took part in the Elk River Choir Festival in March. Members of the Sr. High Choir also participated in Solo Enscmble contests at both the District level held at Sartell High School and at the state level held at the College of St. Benedict’s. Out of seven entries, Big Lake received six district stars which advanced to the state contest. In addition to the solo and ensemble entries, the BLHS Jazz Choir- —“Vocal Jazz”—performed at both the district and state levels. The Senior High Choir received top honors at large group contest held at Sauk Rapids High School. The choir received a Division I state rating from each of the three judges for the contest. This is the highest rating possible. The year wound down with a spring choir tour to three neighboring schools and fine performances at the Spring Arts Fair and at Graduation ceremonies. This year was a very successful one with special thanks going to Gina Johnson, who put many hours of hard work and dedication into the choir program by contributing her wonderful keyboard skills. —Tim Gallus, choir president Accompanist - Gina Johnson SR. HIGH CHOIR Row I (L to R): Corrina Burma. Jenny Kocstcr. Joy-Ellcn Sularz. Gcri Johnson. Row 2: DcAnna Moshicr. Linda Brown. Tammy Sens. Sara Lagcson. Kelly Hansman. Michelle Christophcrson. Sharon Scully. Jodi Parpart. Dana Syvcrson. Connie Morafka. Mr. Fiskum. Row 3: Jodi Gabriclson. Kara Thiel. Sherry Lcrmcr, Christa Wolff. Jenny McGarvcy. Ken Howe. Dwight Kopponcn. Todd Hipsag. Jeff Stang. Robert Schippcr. Gina Johnson. Rebecca Biasing. Richellc Yager. Melissa Juhl. Rachelle Yager Row 4: Deanna McKusick, Christa Donncr. Janet Nelson. LcAnn Hensel. Laura Hcnsel. Jason Blonigen. Jason Ranallo. Alex Spaulding. Brian Struffcrt. Troy Hipsag. Shawn Peterson. Wendy Rose. Lynn Ruhoff. Dec Dickinson. Sally Nocton. Jenny Blonigen. Not Pictured: Denise Bebo, Tim Gallus. Michelle Miller. Wes Borchardt. Jamcy Thomas. 62 “Vocal Jazz99 VOCAL JAZZ Row I (L to R): Linda Brown. Janet Nelson. Joy-F.llcn Sularz, Wendy Rose, Gcri Johnson Row 2: Sara Lageson. Jason Ranallo. Gina Johnson. Troy Hip- sag. Jenny Kocstcr. Not Pictured: Tim Gallus. Jamey Thomas. 8TH and 9TH GRADE CHOIR Row I (L to R): Kelly Zwilling. Holly Sellhausen. Lisa Hake, Bridged Mitchell. Andrea Curtis. Heather Berry. Jody Gorham. Charina Manion. Charity Fretty. Wendy Heslcy Row 2: Crissy Stachovich. Sarah Booth. Carrie Angell. Anna Maki. Bonnie Hiller. Keith Simpson. Jamie Hanson. Scan Ormson. Erie Bcutlcr. Ben Johnson. Carrie Hansen. Michelle Thompson. Teresa Riebel. Marjorie Conigliaro. Andrea Koehlcrt. Row 3: Stacy Eckholm, Mickey Ray. Amy Mertens, Carla Sik. Angela Gammelgard. Mike Powell. Gary Angell. Sam Olson. Jon Mussehl, Karl Talonen. Carol Burgess. Leila Hoss. Janet Kollar. Shannon Backlund. Kim Langer. La Donna Hensel. 7TH GRADE CHOIR Row I (L to R): Jodi Grady. Sara Johnson. Heide Sellhausen. Amy McConnell. Faye W'olfstcllcr. Sharon Wheeler. Christie Thomas. Tresa Lermer. Jennifer Owens. Kristie Kampa. Mr. Fiskum. Row 2: Connie Saxton. Misty Denius. Rachcllc Smith. Katie Dickinson. Jennifer Wolff, Amy Bcrthiaumc. Sara Euten- cucr. Laura Muir. Rhonda Howe. Sally Booth, Dwayne Marudas. David Bergeson Row 3: Teddy Havnen. Jesse Goracke, Matt Onstad, Craig Moos, Corey Peters. Adam Westrum, James Berard. Phillip Hocrnemann, Derrik Vanzant. Mark Schafbuch, Doug Faust. Corey Schmitt, Jeremy Duryee. Not Pictured: Teri Holland. Felecia Simpson. Instrumental Music wNMlL R Joy-EHen Sular Veann Bcutlcr. Shannon McGowan. Haley Chapman. DeAnna McKusick. Shelly Goth enny AW� � . Lori Mark Dickenson. Ken Roff. Kim Botiema. Bill Bielefeld� . Shel.a Brandt. Michelle Brown. Row 4: Alex Spaulding. Bill Maurer. Mr. F.llafer. E Peterson. Eric Moshicr. Ray Kopponcn. Not pictured: Nick Johnson. Jami Hicck. 8 9th GRADE BAND Row I (L to R) Brenda Bernard. Jeni Frank. Trcsa Kroger. Kari Warner. Teresa Prickctt. Allison Henry. Melissa Fcnncma. Danielle Swanson. Row 2: Josh Cochrane. Michelle McGowan. Jeff Mattficld. Mandy Walraven. John Kerns. Henry Bronson. Amy Peterson. Angie Heitz, Amy Bergstrom Row 3: Tony Carver. Chad Walstrom. Ryan McMullen. Jason Goth. Dean Rohde, Adam Considinc. Paul Urwin, Jeremy Moshier. Nathan Blonigcn. Becky Peterson. Stacie Flicek. Joel Carlson Row 4: Owen Bcrndl. Brandy Brown. Mike Brandt. Glenn Johnson. Craig Zimmerman, Adam Benkcr. Mr. Fillafcr. Justin McGarvey. 7th GRADE BAND Row 1 (L to R): Lori Snesrud. Kelly Garman. Chan dra Rychly. Sarah Noble. Row 2: Tim Metzger. Dan ita McDowall. Jennifer Bergstrom. Ciara Schlichting April Howe. Shana Considinc. Jenny Maki. Bcnji Hamrin Row 3: Johnny Bruns. Jennifer Lutzke. Dor Tcssmcr. Tor Lcincs. Jon Slone. Tammy Bcrnmg Row 4: Derek Studanski. Josh Radcmachcr. Trici. Gruba. Joey F.ngvall. Brad Johnson. Nathan Al brecht. Mr. Fillafcr. Daryl Jungroth. 64 J A Z Z SR JAZZ BAND Row 1: Alex Spaulding, Joy-Ellen Holm. Leslie Woolston, Amy Bergstrom. Rashelle Brown. Bill Biclcfeldt. Patty Aschnewitz. Row 2: John Kerns. Mark Dickinson. Ken Roff. Shelia Brandt. Kim Bottema. The BLHS bands had a very productive year. They performed in a number of concerts and the Pep Band played for 18 athletic events. Big Lake hosted this year's District 19 Solo and Ensemble Contest, where we received several star ratings, among them a star for the Senior Jazz Band. We also received several star ratings, among them a star for the Senior Jazz Band. We also received a letter of commendation from the district 19 sec- retary on the running of the contest. Nine stu- dents were sent to the district Honor Band, and three students were chosen to attend the SCSU Band Fest. The Senior High Band went to large group contest, where they received a district rat- ing. Comments on the band's performance in- cluded “good, warm ensemble sound, “your mu- sicianship is obvious,” and “well conceived ideas of making music.” The band was also commend- ed for their progress made in recent years. JR. JAZZ BAND Row 1 (L to R): John Kerns. Amy Bergstrom. Angie Hcitz, Amy Peterson. Henry Bronson. Bcnjie Hamrin. Row 2: Craig Zimmerman. Becky Peterson. Brad Johnson. Nathan Albrecht. Row 3: Tim Metzger, Adam Benker. Johnny Bruns. Josh Cochrane. Jeff Mattfield. Ryan McMullen, Jennifer Lutzke. 65 One-Act Play This year's one-act play, Mirrors, was about a struggle between realities. The doctor (Teena Rosin), tried to convince the main character Fred (Chris Peterson) that his family was dead. From the other side, Fred’s wife (Shelia Brandt) told Fred that the doctor is not real, and his family is. What is reality? The audience could never be sure. Front row: Chris Peterson, Alex Spaulding. Bill Biclefcldt. Back row: Teena Rosin. Shelia Brandt. Sara Lageson. W M W M W M W M THE CAST Jack Worthing ...... Algernon Moncrieff . Cecily ............. Gwendolen Fairfax .. Lady Bracknell ..... Miss Prism ......... The Reverend Cannon Chausable Alaine ............. Miriam ............. Director ........... ..... Adam Benker Brandon Bradcmus ... Joy-EUen Holm .... Sara Lageson .... Leslie Woolston Michelle McGowan .... Bill Biclefcldt ..... Laura Hensel .... Laura Hensel ....... Tim Hayes Three-Act Play The three-act play. The Importance of Being Earnest,” was a comedy in which two friends. Jack and Algernon, seek romance and get into serious scrapes. You see. Jack is known by the name Ernest (an invented brother) to Algernon's cousin Gwendolen, who he falls in love with. On the other hand, Algernon introduces himself to Jack's ward Cecily as Jack's brother Ernest, and they fall in love. When Cecily and Gwendolen meet, confusion arises as to who is engaged to whom. This confusion, along with quips, insults, and plays on words by cast members, kept the audience in high spirits throughout the play. Speech - A Team of Positive People Now let's get something straight, right now. The '88 Speech Team was awe- some!!! For starters, we had 43 team members, which was an accomplishment in itself. These talented speakers went on to win not one ... not two ... but six speech team trophies for Big Lake! Which. I might add, isn't too shabby for a team that had never won any team tro- phies. These included two 3rd place tro- phies from Little Falls and St. Johns, a 2nd from our own invitational, a 1st from our 1st meet of the season at Swanvillc, and did you know we were the CMC Con- ference champs and the District 19 run- ner-ups? And, if I put down all of the individual medals, trophies, ribbons, etc., it would fill up the entire yearbook. (Sor- ry Shelly M„ Shelly G., Haley, Andrea, The thrill of victory Shelia, Veann, Joy, and well, everyone.) Now, I know there are a few people out there who still believe some old myths like “babies come from the stork” and “speech is boring. Sorry to break it to ya, but you're wrong! A typical speech meet might go something like this: Wake up at some ungodly hour on a Saturday morn- ing anywhere from 4:30 AM (remember THAT one?) to 6:30 AM. Then get ready and meet the bus at the school.” Dur- ing the ride to the unknown, a few people practice their speeches and the rest of us jam to the tunes (courtesy of Shannon, of course). When we arrive at our destina- tion, we file out and get our codes, which are nice at the beginning, but by the end of the season, you start memorizing speeches (“Don't you trust me? .. . Consider the Cosmos ) and who to watch out for. (1 won't say it, Leslie.) Then we find our rooms and give our speeches to not 10 million people but about six. Oh yea, and the judge. After three rounds, we eat and chat with our new friends until finals are posted. If and when we make finals, we perform again, this time it is about 10 million people. Next, we pig out some more and wait for the judge to figure out the results. We finally file into the auditorium and hope for the best. All in all, it makes for a good day. So remember, “Speech Says It All!!!” —Jenny Abbas ‘‘Is this really for me?” Sec all the awesome people ya meet in speech'1 Shelia explains the finer points of speech. 68 ’88 SPEECH TEAM Positivc People Row I: Heide Scllhauscn . Shana Considinc. Jeni Frank . Charity Fretty. Allison Henry . Kari Nordli. Lisa Doyle. Shannon McGowan . Jenny Blonigan . Joy- Ellcn Holm. Veann Bcutlcr . Shelia Brandt . Holly Scllhauscn Row 2: Laura Muir . Tammy Sens. Tresa Kroger . Jill Gramsey . Jenny Abbas . DcAnna McKusick. Lisa Meier . Tecna Rosin . Dee Dickinson. Connie Morafka. Kris Carlson, Mickey Ray. Row 3: Coach “Cabbage Patch Rousin. Assistant Coach Alligator Sanchez. Michelle McGowan . Leslie Woolston . Shelley Goth . Lynn Ruhoff, Michelle Mansfield . Kelly White . Dave Garman. Pat Kiffmeyer . Dwight Kopponen. Leila Hoss , Andrea Deuel . Not Pictured: Haley Chapman. Katie Dickinson. Adam Considine. Melanie Johnson . Melanie Nordlund, Sara Lageson. ( denotes those going to Regions) Knowledge Bowl Congratulations to the Senior Team for advanc- ing to Region Competition this year! SENIOR TEAM Top Left—Row 1: Troy Tcigc Row 2: Coach Priggc. Jenny Blonigan. Veann Bcutler. Coach Olson. Not Pictured Michelle Mansfield JUNIOR TEAM Bottom Left—Row 1: Coaches Olson and Priggc. Row 2: Leslie Woolston. Shelley Goth, Scan Allen, Shelia Brandt. Lori Gotzian. 69 National Honor Society Row 1: Shelia Brandt. Rob Anthony. Theresa Wheeler. Leslie Woolston Row 2: Veann Bcutler. Troy Teige. Patty Aschncwitz, Jenny Blonigcn. The National Honor Society Chapter of Big Lake chose four new members for 1988. The selection of the new members was com- pleted by the Faculty Selection Committee and was based on scholarship, service, lead- ership. and character. The induction cere- mony was held on Tuesday, March 22, in the Big Lake Choir Room. The activity was coordinated by Mrs. Foster, the National Honor Society Advisor, with assistance from National Honor Society members: Patty Aschnewitz, Veann Bcutler, Jenny Blonigen, Joy-Ellen Holm, and Troy Teige. New members inducted this year were: Seniors—Rob Anthony and Theresa Wheeler, and Juniors—Shelia Brandt and Leslie Woolston. —Sandy Foster 70 Concessions For your refreshment break, check with Andrea Deuel. Theresa Wheeler, and Wendy Johnson. Student Council Service with a Smile Student Council Representatives for the 1987-88 School Year Mike Schueller (12) Jenny Blonigen (12) Shelia Brandt (11) Steve Casselman (11) Rashelle Brown (10) Matt Juhl (10) Justin McGarvey (9) Robert Lutzke (9) Bonnie Hiller (8) Nathan Blonigen (8) Nathan Albrecht (7) April Howe (7) •Denotes students pictured at left. 71 Sadie Hawkins Dance Lillie Abner and Daisy Mae lake iheir grand march. Disc Jockeys gel into iheir music. Help! Gel me out of here! Thrilled Mark is noted for his determination. Athletic Banquet Coaches start off the chuck wagon . . . . And a good meal was had by all! Coach Haskel contemplates “3 simple questions. Yes. I DO own a dress!' A very impromptu speech from Patty. 73 Spring Concert and Arts Fair The Annual Big Lake High School Spring Concert and Arts Fair was held on Thursday, May 26. from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. There were performances by the Big Lake High School Bands and Choirs. Students also displayed their class projects in the Art, Industrial Arts, and Home Economics Depart- ments. Garfield . . our favorite. Art .. what is Art? A purple people-eater? Home Economics Industrial Arts Fine Arts Banquet The Fine Arts Banquet was especially nice this year. The Knights of Columbus sponsored a chicken dinner for everyone invited to the ban- quet. After the dinner, the awards ceremony was held in the gym. Many students received pins and letters. A new award-thc Knights of Colum- bus Award-was given out this year to the student who was the most active in the fine arts area. Joy-Ellen Holm received this award. The award will be handed out every year and displayed in the showcase. —Holly Sellhausen Top Honors 75 Prom 1988 “A Night to Remember Approximately 50 couples attended this year's Junior-Senior Prom, and it certainly was a night to remember. The gym was decorated in an outdoor park setting, with dark green, light green, and silver streamers. Following the traditional Grand March, prom-goers danced with their dates under the crystal ball to music by Reel to Real,” posed for photos, or just sat together in the sitting garden. Although attendance was down from last year, we will never say goodbye to our memories of the evening. —Leslie Woolston from siart ... Dan and Heather by the Silver Moon. Graduation 1988 78 Graduation Party The book of table etiquette does not cover grad parties! Is this a new trick or exercises to wear off that food? Entertainment included a hypnotist. Despite the looks here, grad parties arc NOT boring! I. Stacie Abram, will my ability to keep my mouth shut to Rachellc Yager. I. Veann Bcutlcr. will my whining abilities to Jenny Abbas and Shelia Brandt and any other people who feel they need them, because all the teachers, especially Ms. Olson, love the whining. I, Christa Donner. will my case of whip cream that I never picked up from Steven’s to Bill Bielifeldt. I. Niclas Ek. will my fishing, hunting, and partying skills to Dusty Wright. I feel they will come in very handy. I. Shannon McGowan, will my big mouth and ability to drive Mr. Fochrcn- bachcr up the wall ’ to the Junior Class. Do you need to ask why? I. DcAnna McKusick. will my baseball technique and knowledge of baseball to all soon-to-be senior baseball players. I feel they will come in very handy. I. Michelle Miller, will my love for school to Anthony Thomas Foehrcn- bacher. I. Ken Roff. will my ability to keep my eyes open during pictures to my loving girlfriend. Shelia Brandt. I. Tammy Schmitt, will my intelligence to my brother Corey Schmitt. I hope he may walk down the aisle on his senior graduation with a gold honors cord as my sister and I have. You’re a wonderful person. Corey, and I love you. I. Troy Teige. will my Brown Schnoz toChuck Miller. FIc knows he will need it. Special Awards m « SPELLING BEE CONTEST DECA COMPETITION Tony Duryec placed in the top ten at the regional competitions of DECA (Distribu- tive Education Clubs of America) in Febru- ary, and then continued to the state meet. At state, he competed with 120 students and placed second in the food marketing supervisory series. He was one of three stu- dents from Minnesota who went on to the national competitions of DECA in Salt Lake City. Sixteen students participated in the District Spelling contest that was held on February 5, at the Big Lake Elementary School. Top honors went to (from left to right) Andrea Koehlert-second place. April Howe-first place, and Johnny Bruns-third place. Leslie Woolston received a trophy at the First Annual High School Writer— McDonald's awards program. She also received a certificate of literary merit and a scholarship from Jamestown. En- tries to the High School Writer include photography, fiction, nonfiction, and po- etry. Leslie’s entry follows: ANOKA ELECTRIC ESSAY CONTEST — How Electricity Affects My Life was this year’s theme. Five BLHS students, (left to right) Shelly Goth, Shelia Brandt. Jill Gramsey, and (not pictured) Corrina Burma and Dana Syverson, were among the ten finalists. After interviews, Shelia was awarded a trip to Washing- ton, D.C., and Dana won a trip to Youth Energy Camp. CHILDREN IN THE WOODLAND Tonight the children walk into the dark woodland searching for the unknown. They wander along the trodden paths with their weak-battcried flashlights and thermoses of now-lukewarm water and they wander aimlessly never stopping, never resting. The children bear heavy burdens They wander along the trodden paths aimlessly but deep inside they know their mission We don't know when we will see them again and they don't know when or if they will return For their flashlights grow weak on this warm summer night And the woodlands are dense and dark. 81 82 Administration Mr. Glenn Evans Assistam Principal Alhlctic Director Mr. Darrell Estcrly Principal Mr. Laverne (Bob) Lageson Superintendent School Board Left to right: Mr. Bill Middlcstadt chairman. Mr. Dan Kerns — clerk. Dr. Greg Smock — director. Mr. Bob Hipsag treasurer. Mr. Erv Danielowski — director. Ms. Christina Miller — director. 83 Facul ty Mark Bocckman Sandy Bolin Barb Bristow John Bruns Cindy Dccourcy Richard Fillafcr James Fiskum Patricia Fleahman 84 New Teachers Waves crash on the shore As the sun heats up the sand Footprints wash away. — Leslie Wooston Virginia Leines was hired to begin teaching the second semester of the 1987-88 school year because of the high school's tremendous growth in student population. Ms. Leines teaches General English and Essential English to tenth. Mr. Mark Bocckman, Ms. Pat Long The growth of Big Lake High School means new faculty members. Mr. Boeckman teaches Social Problems, Current History, and Computers. Ms. Long, our new counselor, helps students choose colleges, register for classes, and does many other including being head of the student council. Welcome to Big Lake High School! g Lake—My story here is, and will be the greatest, the most wonderful and c most memorable experience in my whole life. I will never ever forget the ople I met here and the numerous things I did here. 1 cannot help thinking at I was really lucky to be part of this school as an intern. I am not sure if I uld tell you enough about Japan, but 1 surely learned a lot from you all. The st thing I learned was that smiling makes us happy; each one of you has a ry nice smile and your smiles made me feel comfortable, relaxed, and happy! verbody was so friendly and helpful to me, that I liked this country, the people, and even learning English far better than before. I believe that there is nothing more interesting than learning about other countries and understand- ing the people living there—their culture, language, and ways of thinking. This is what I would like my students in Japan to learn, and what I wanted you to know, too. In a few years. I hope to come back and see how the seed 1 sowed in your mind is growing. 1 tried my best to have you interested in my country, Japan. Thank you for having me with you. Big Lake. Arigato!! —Naoko Sugano Services Clerical Left to right: Connie Dcnzl Bonnie Kemper Deb Burg Not pictured: Betsy Bolt Lunchroom Linda Yager Custodians Willard Swanson John Moos Jack Ranallo, Harlan Sample Harriet Fennema 87 Audrey Schaapveld. Helen Borst. Phyllis Klumpcr Yearbook Staff The staff goes under cover! Hard at work on a page layout So you think working on the yearbook is easy, huh? No laps to run. no push-ups, no lines to memorize, no routines to learn, no commitment, right? HA! (Scoff, laugh, twitter, chortle, gaffaw) Putting together a book means writing, taking pictures, cropping pictures, doing page layouts, proof reading, initial sketch, rough draft, final draft. Army draft. — What?! Army Draft? No, no, final draft. .. and . ,. No! NOT THE DEADLINE!! AAAAHHH! Now is that Patty, Patti, or Patricia? Hey, who IS this a picture of? Not to mention trying to remember that we already have a lot of pictures of Sean and none of Dan. But there is one reward for all our toilsome work . . . The post-deadline pizza party! But really folks . . . being part of the staff is really worth it, and a lot of fun! — Leslie Woolston. editor Conclusion So here we are folks ... The end of sports seasons, speech, drama, other extra-curricular activities, and the end of yet another edition of The Laker. We’ve been through Homecoming, success in sports, Sno-Dazc, speech team trophies, new teachers, Prom, and the Varian wing. Now it’s time to close this edition. But always remember: Never say goodbye. Let's just say, so long! CLASS of Thanks to ... all our advertisers for their support, parents for picking us up after staff meetings, coaches, advisors, teachers and administration for their cooperation, all the students of BLHS for making this a record-breaking sales year, Goop for finally getting the Senior class in order for the playground picture, and last, but certainly not least. Thanks to Marcia Engvall, our LAKER advisor, for all her help and for buying the pizzas. THANKS LOADS!! 89 Knights of Columbus FR. JOSEPH LINN COUNCIL NO. 9140 Extends Congratulations To The Class of 1988 OUR BEST WISHES FOR A BRIGHT AND SUCCESSFUL FUTURE The Big Lake Knights of Columbus Council 9140 is a group of Catholic gentlemen from Our Lady of the Lake Church in Big Lake and Immaculate Conception Church in Becker. The Knights of Columbus is a family, fraternal organization guided by the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, in service to the Church and the Community. 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