E J Cooper High School - Talons Yearbook (New Hope, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 264 of the 1987 volume:

TALONS 1987 ROBBINSDALE COOPER SENIOR HIGH 8230 47th AVENUE NORTH NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428 VOLUME 23 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPENING 2 STUDENT LIFE 10 SPORTS 30 ORGANIZATIONS 86 ACADEMICS 126 CLASSES 162 SOPHOMORES 164 jUNIORS 183 SENIORS 213 INDEX 250 i Challenges Must Be Met School's onset always catches some students off guard. Time flies and summer is over too soon in many cases. Though the first day of school signals the end of summer, it also marks the beginning of many other events. For the sophomore stepping through the doors of Rob-binsdale Cooper for the first time, it is the beginning of senior high. For seniors, the first day of school begins a new phase of their lives. They must make decisions that will determine what course their lives will take after high school. New activities start with the beginning of school. Some of these, such as football, the newspaper, and cheerleading begin even before summer vacation ends. These activities help students make the transition from summer to fall. The reality of school's commencement strikes at the first home football game. Students know then that summer is really over. The beginning of school also brings new friends, new teachers, and new classes. New friends add excitement not only to school, but also to the weekend. New teachers bring students different teaching styles and different outlooks on the present and future. A new class often means a totally new area of study, which can be very exciting. Each new school year brings with it a challenge. Students should strive to meet the challenge of each year and look with eagerness to all the new beginnings in their lives. 2 — Opening I Pat Billig and Harvey Weiss plead with the audience to buy Paul Putnam at the serf auction. Putnam was sold to a group of bidders represented by Julie Yunker. I During the passage of time from fall to winter, leaves change on trees, a sure sign of the approaching snow and cold. ] Jeff Olson dodges a Minnetonka defenseman while running back the opening kickoff in the Homecoming football game. Opening 3 1 A haven for worn ou� residents of the Twin Cities, lake of the Isles is often very crowded until thr lirst snowfall Summer Time Flies Inevitably the first day of school brings the dreaded question from almost all teachers. Each one demands some sort of account of what everyone did with their summer. Even if one manages to escape this interrogation, one's friends invariably take up the inquisition until every major action of the summer is thoroughly explained. So what does everyone do all summer? Working tops the list as the major summer diversion. The last weeks of May and the first weeks of June find local businesses flooded with job seekers. By the end of June almost no employer will even look at an application. Once everyone has earned a paycheck, they must find ways to spend it. Movies and concerts, popular forms of entertainment, took up many summer nights. Uptown, and especially the Uptown Theater, attracted many students looking for a combination of these activities. The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense are two of the very popular musical concert movies shown. Lack of funds caused some students to skip these movies and just hang around Uptown. The famed punk haven, McDonald's, drew those interested in just sitting around talking to friends. Many students found a day at the lake a pleasant way to spend a day off from work, but one can hang out at Lake Calhoun only so many times. Cool or rainy days found many vacationers at Calhoun Square, City Center, Ridgedale, or Riverplace. By late August, shopping becomes an obsession, and balancing money spent with money earned becomes challenging. After returning from family vacations, most students found it quite necessary to throw at least one back to school bash with friends to begin the transition from summer to fall. Submitting one's two weeks notice and staying up until 4:00 a.m. or sleeping until 4:00 p.m. a few last times completes this transition. Opening | Ridgedale, one of the many shopping malls in the Twin Cities, draws shoppers armed with their parents' plastic money. J Seeking group participation students attend movies such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Uptown Theater. T Knowing they will need culture points. Humanities students visit the Minneapolis Institute of Arts to study its architecture and the art it houses. Opening — 5 — People looking for a less expensive, but in-state education decide on state universities and the University of Minnesota. I Private colleges such as St. Thomas attract graduates by flaunting their student-faculty ratio. —. Hennepin Technical Centers and trade schools like it are the choices of many students who want to practice their craft before settling on a specific career. 6 Opening North Hennepin Community College, a college that people often choose as an interim between high school and college, costs less than many other institutions. J Choices Decide Fate The badgering starts in grade school with questions like, What do you want to be when you grow up? In high school, the questions change to What are you doing after you graduate? or What college are you going to? Then, for those students who decide to go to college, comes the worst question of all, What are you majoring in? Some students can answer this question before entering college, others cannot answer it after attending college for three years. Undecided is a very popular major choice. However, not all students attend college. Many options are open to each person, and he or she must make the decision that best suits him or her. Vocational Technical Centers or Trade Schools are the choice of many students. Hands-on training in technical areas leads to jobs a few months after enrollment. Some students choose not to enroll in such programs, preferring full time jobs immediately after graduation. Students who prefer discipline and physical endurance often enroll in the Armed Forces. The Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines offer many incentives to graduates who are unsure of their future plans. Specialized training in various fields and the opportunity for government funded higher education are two benefits the services offer. For those who decide to attend a college or university, choosing one that is right for them is a difficult task. Every institution has something to offer. Decision making involves finding the school that is best for the student. There are two and four year, public and private, large and small colleges. In state, out state, rural, suburban, and urban colleges are available. Some colleges specialize in engineering, business, or theater. Universities have many colleges within their walls. The number of choices is astounding. Students know their strengths and weaknesses, and based on their ultimate goals, will make the decision that is best for them. Opening Passage of Time Stilled School starts, leaves change, and snow falls and falls and falls. It is a never-ending cycle. Finally, after months of waiting, the snow melts and school is out; but, in what seems like the blink of a sun lover's eye, school starts again. The cycle continues. To some the onset of winter is a welcome change. The fashion conscious buy new coats and sweaters, and the sports minded can go skiing, skating, and snowmobiling. To others, the beginning of winter is somewhat like receiving a life sentence at Alcatraz; it is the worst possible punishment. The worshipers of the sun god Apollo can sense the season change as easily as they sense that their front side is getting more tan than their back. They are recognizable to all, wearing shorts until mid-December, stating, Hey, that tree is still green, isn't it? They feel this justifies their attire, but it does not, because the tree they pointed to was a pine. The realization that they will be losing that natural tan comes with the first snowfall. In desperation, fearing that they will be outcasts, these potential mighty whities hit the tanning booths. Risking skin cancer, they enter those beds of nuclear radiation all for that status symbol of a hearty tan. Winter Break drives these sun seekers to various hot spots around the world. Florida, California, and Hawaii contain many favorite resorts. When the average daily temperature reaches fifty degrees Fahrenheit in the spring, layers of clothing are shed. Catching rays becomes a full-time occupation. Students roll up pants and shirt sleeves, while moving closer to classroom windows, to achieve their ultimate goal, reception of the maximum amount of sun. — Kris Dalen and Kim Logas spend much of their time in the winter skiing at Spirit Mountain; this active twosome enjoys the onset of winter. —. Desperate for that suntanned look, but afraid of the ultra-violet rays, Kris Lindberg visits a tanning booth fully dressed to tan only her face. 8 — Opening I Sun worshippers dream of a time when the sun will shine again and make plants green once more. — Meg O'Reilly realizes that in time she will soon be able to return to her pool. Opening — 9 Getting involved in school activities is an integral part of Student Life. Participating in Homecoming and Snow Week along with the school productions proves to be beneficial for those who take part. 10 STUDENT LIFE ft 1986 HOMECOMING ROYALTY: Front Row: Scott Dalchow, Brent Baxley, Scott Billey, Scott Morris, Peter Blanchette. Back Row: Lisa Hyland, Lisa Dimberio, Marcie Gunia, Sheryl Ottney, Paula Koshiol. 12 — Homecoming After three rounds of ballots, Marcie Cunia's up as she is chosen Homecoming the Senior Class. The Chamber singers break the tradition of attire to entertain the royalty by singing Put the Bop, in '50‘s dress. ji Peter Blanchette escorts Paula Koshiol as they promenade toward their seats with the other members of the Royal Court. X— King Scott Billey leaves his throne to participate in the entertainment for the Royal Court by playing drums for Angels with Dirty Faces. King Scott Billey and Queen Marcie Cunia enjoy their reign over Homecoming festivities. Coronation Creates Suspense Students and staff alike pondered the question of who would be crowned as they filled the gym the morning of coronation. The crowning of Marcia Gunia and Scott Billey by returning royalty Michelle Miller and Mark Frain answered this question for all concerned. King Scott said, I was overjoyed to find it was me,” and Queen Marcia said, It was a real honor; I couldn't believe it.” Other members of the royal court were Brent Baxley, Peter Blanchette, Scott Dalchow, Scott Morris, Lisa Hyland, Paula Koshiol, Sheryl Ottney and Lisa Dimberio. Steve Ek organized and decorated the coronation, hosted by )on Kohnen and Sheryl Brame. The list of guests included E. J. Cooper and former principal Elmer Kemppainen. Wrestler and promoter Verne Gagne, a graduate of Robbinsdale High School, appeared as guest speaker. Entertainment for the royalty ranged from Cambodian coconut dancers to the band, Angels with Dirty Faces, which stole the show when King Scott Billey left his throne to play drums for the song Mony, Mony.” Homecoming — 13 14 — Homecoming Activities Arouse Spirit Excitement and anticipation filled the air throughout Homecoming. Extensive planning by the Homecoming chairpersons Fran Zabel, Shannon Noren and Lisa Hyland began as early as last spring to help make Homecoming '86 a success. The festivities began on Wednesday with the coronation and continued that evening with Casino Night followed by the bonfire. Sophomore Julie Mundale said, Participating in Homecoming activities made me feel like part of the school. Thursday was Beach Bum day, and classes were dismissed early to allow students to attend the numerous activities. Homerooms 244, 235, and 111 took the volleyball championships. The dunk tank, another activity, left King Scott Billey all wet, as he was the first to test the water. Other activities included the frisbee throw, the serf auction, the feed, and the battle of the bands. Friday, Blue and Orange day, began with the delivery of Kiss-O-Grams by the royal court. During the pepfest Don Blore arrived in his CHS mini van to help students get fired up for the game against Minnetonka. The game went into overtime, however, and the Hawks were defeated with the final score 3-0. — David Webber's rendition of Twist and Shout and “Mony, Mony highlights the coronation pepfest and the Battle of the Bands. —1 The 1986 Royal court is entertained by various groups as they nervously await the crowning of King and Queen during coronation. Homecoming — 15 — Seeing films Friday nights is a popular way to begin weekends for friends who want to get together or for those going out on dates. —•! T.P.'ing, a favorite early morning hour activity, leaves the tree in Lisa Forsythe's front lawn draped with Mr. Whipple's favorite product. [ Buying clothes dominates the weekend shopping of many teenagers. Kendra Reynolds and Pam Peterson check out the sales at the Limited. LJA the movie 16 — Feature I After a long weekend of greasy fingers and intricate adjusting. Matt Albrecht shows oft a shiny new engine which he builds during his free time. IF JiH Larson's weekend begins and ends at Snyder Drug Store. Service with a smile is what she strives for as she rings up a customer. Weekend Times J oday is the beginning of a new w I week. I've got a paper due for | I tumanities and for Creative | Writing on Wednesday, ■ quizzes in second, fourth, and sixth mods on Thursday, and unit tests in fifth and third mods on Friday ... looks like a pretty good week ahead of me ... Boy - I can't wait 'till Friday night! exclaimed Julie Yunker as she agonized over the week ahead of her. An astounding number of other students recited a similar schedule every Monday morning when they stepped up to their locker, trying to remember their combination; and. during first hour open, when they found all of their friends facing the same schedule as they had, they started planning for the weekend. They wanted time to fly. Looking forward to a break from the action became a preoccupation. For some, however, weekends turned out to be worse than the week because they had to work from 6-11 p.m. on Friday night, 5-11 p.m. on Saturday night, and 12-5 p.m. on Sunday, or perhaps they had musical rehearsal all day Friday and Saturday, or, maybe, they just had a bad weekend because David Let-terman was cancelled; but for the most part, weekends were enjoyable, especially if they were spent out and about with friends, doing something fun. Sports proved to be a very popular weekend activity for releasing frustration that accumulated during eighth mod. Snowmobiling, biking, tennis, skiing, fishing, and broomball were some favorites. People who preferred the indoors to the outdoors shopped, babysat, or partied all weekend. One common hot spot that never failed to be a popular option svas the movies. Whether a group of friends went together or boyfriend and girlfriend accompanied each other right to the popcorn counter and on into the theatre, cinema parking lots filled quickly Friday nights. Still other people chose to spend time improving their automobiles. Friday nights were spent in garages with greasy fingers and tools hooked onto their belt. As soon as the clock struck 12 midnight, some sneaky dauntless souls headed out onto the street searching out the homes of soccer players, new cheerleaders, or volleyball players, and covered many yards and roof tops with toilet paper, forks, and maybe even a box, or four, of corn flakes, and in celebration, performed a rain dance. If the rains came, the soccer players opened their shades to a sea of wet. soggy toilet paper, hopelessly stuck to their entire yard. What weekend fun! Nevertheless, there always were a few students who had honestly worked their heart out during the long and stressful week. For them, looking forward to the weekend meant just stretching out and relaxing next to the boob-tube, with a few rented movies and a good basketball or football game. All of this fun continued throughout the weekend ... until... Sunday night at 8 or 9 p.m., when the homework was reluctantly removed from its original 2:30 p.m. Friday placement and dumped carelessly onto a desk, where the mind, filled with weekend bliss, had to be adjusted back into its week position, and center its attention on the papers and books sprawled over the desk. Feature — 17 Snowless Snow Week Although Snow Week wasn't originally created to celebrate E. J. Cooper's birthday, it has become a tradition to incorporate it within the week's festivities. The celebration of E. J.'s 90th birthday made the annual event seem extra special despite an absence of snow. The activities were kicked off with the coronation of Snow King, Scott Dalchow, and Snow Queen, Sheryl Ott-ney. Their Royal Court consisted of juniors Mark Degidio, Dave Bauman, Debbie Idstrom, Nicole Fosse and sophomores Randy Mikolai, Nick Fritz, Rachel Beatty and Wendy Peterson. Performing for the Royalty were the Chamber Singer men, the Cooperettes, and the Symphonic Band. During the week, the days were designated for different types of apparel and activities. Tuesday, students wore ski sweaters to the coronation. Wednesday was mismatch and snowflake day; the girls tried to get the guys to talk to them and be the first to get their snowflake. Back to the 50's and heart day was Thursday, with roles reversed and boys trying to get the girls' paper hearts. On Friday, pink and red day, E. J. Cooper's birthday pepfest was held. As gifts, he received a trip to Florida, another year of cable television, and a Cooper sweatshirt. After the Cooperettes and the cheerleaders traditionally switched places for their Valentine performances, the mystery guests, The Jets arrived. The former Cooper students led the audience in singing Happy Birthday to E.J. Twelve autographed copies of the 'The Jets album were given away to ten students and two staff members. The week of activities came to a close with the Jack of Hearts Dance. As Valentine's Day approached, another year of tradition was carried out in a whirl. 18 — Snow Week — Honoring E. |. Cooper on his 90th birthday, the mystery guests, The Jets, lead the audience in singing Happy Birthday. i A Cooper sweatshirt is accepted by E. J. Cooper from the H.E.A.R.T. organization. | Snow King, Scott Dalchow, and Snow Queen, Sheryl Ottney. — E. J. Cooper's granddaughter presents him with a picture collage from past years. Snow Week — 19 Cast Gives Best Shot New people and new ideas formed the backbone of the fall play. The Murder Room, an English comedy about an eccentric, wealthy man, Edgar Hollister, and his wife Mavis. Mavis married Edgar only for his money, and after living with him for one day determined that she really hated him and decided to murder him. Several things go wrong, however, and the plot twists and thickens into a tangled web of deception and intrigue. An absence of directors caused some of the more concerned actors actresses to panic, until the school hired Todd Hanson and Jim Ibister. The new directors brought new ideas to rehearsals such as trust exercises which encouraged trust among cast members, leading to a cast that worked well together. Rob Thompson exercised the cast physically and mentally every night to heip bring more energy to the show. Hanson, a graduate of Cooper, said, Cooper has so much talent, it was really difficult to pick the cast. Hanson and his co-director Ibister both attended St. Cloud State University where they majored in theater. The directing and acting progressed as planned in the four and one half weeks they had to prepare, but the construction of the set caused much distress because it could not be built until the week immediately preceding the opening of the show. Todd and Jim were really a breath of fresh air with their ideas, said Scott Brown, the delivery boy. Although the cast endured lack of sleep, the annual fall flu epidemic, and long rehearsals, Corey Hels said the last week was Incredibly hectic, crazy, fast-paced, uniquely stimulating, hyperactive and wonderful. — I Mistaking Constable Howard, Corey Hels, as her father, Susan, Julie Mundale, embraces him. — Lottie, Shannon Smith, is not quite sure what to think as Barry, Jon Kohnen, sings “Home on the Range, as an after-dinner diversion. 1 CAST: Front row: J. Mundale, C. Hels, W. Waszut, J. Kohnen. Back row: S. Brown, S. Smith, D. Webber, J. Olson, M. Stickney. 20 — Fall Show I After putting cyanide in her husband's cocoa, Mrs. Hollister, Wendy Waszut, is surprised to find Edgar still alive. | [ Lottie, Shannon Smith, winces as Inspector Crandall, David Webber, whips out his badge to prove his identity. Fall Show — 21 Actors' N ronically, the title fits. The lead, Tom Nynas opted to withdraw from The Actors' Nightmare only two days before the region contest, to participate in a fencing competition, leaving the cast in a nightmare of a situation. Because director Steve Ek knew that Nynas would be in Florida should the play win to go to the state festival on February 14, he had assigned undei'tudies. However, the sudden departure caught both him and the cast off guard, fck had assigned jon Hunt to understudy George, and Scott Getchell received Hunt's role. They had two days to memorize their lines and learn the blocking. Thanks to their dedication and an all-clay Friday rehearsal, they performed at the region contest on Saturday, February 7. Lighting technician, Chris Cook said, I was surprised at how quickly they recovered and how dedicated they were after the sudden loss of the lead ' ightmare The story of the show revolved around a man who did not know who or where he was. Everyone called him George and told him he was a character in plays he knew nothing about. He began by acting a scene from Private Lives. Then he was thrown into a scene from Hamlet followed by Checkmate by Samuel Becket. Finally, he played Sir Thomas More in A Man tor All Seasons. With his beheading by the Executioner, played by Scott Getchell, the audience was left wondering whether or not it was all a bad dream. Mollie Stickney received a star for her performance as Ellen. Other cast members included Kelle Nathe as Meg and Jill Larson as Sarah. Although they didn't place in the contest, the cast did perform at Robbinsdale Armstrong High School, and proved they could rise above the difficult situation handed to them by pulling together. 1 Acting a scene from Separate Lives, Amanda (Jill Larson) and Sybil (Mollie Stickney) pressure George to choose between them. — In her star performance, Mollie Stickney plays the part of a bag lady, and Jon Hunt plays the part of Willie from the show Checkmate. —I Director Steve Ek touches up Jill Larson's make-up before a dress rehearsal. 22 — One Act Play 1 Lighting technician, Chris Cook, enjoys watching the performance from the lighting booth. One Act Play — 23 Time Hurts Show At the auditions for “Hello, Dolly! ' Neal Luebke announced that the reason for the late start was his and julie Rask's last-minute decision to co-direct. The play, adapted from Thorton Wilder's, “The Matchmaker, is about a woman whose every day profession is arranging for people to get married or to fall in love, whichever comes first. The musical version added more comedy and spirited dance numbers, such as the nighly energetic “Waiter's Gallop to the show producing the entertaining, idealistic musical. Dolly Gallagher-Levi (Sheryl Brame) supposedly sets up Horace Vandergelder (Dave Webber) to marry Irene Molloy (Lisa Wald) but secretlv plots to marry Vandergelder herself. Comical subplots are woven into the scene as Vandergelder's clerks decide to have some fun themselves and experience New York, to spend their money, have a good meal, get arrested and to kiss their first girl. Much to their surprise, Cornelius Hackl (Jon Kohnen) and Barnaby Tucker (Eric Rautio) accidentally meet Vandergelder in a restaurant. Chaos breaks loose. In the midst of anarchy, Cornelius falls in love with Irene, Barnaby waltzes off with Minnie Fay (Wendy Waszut), and Dolly marries Horace. A problem arose when most of the leads caught spring colds and temporarily lost their voices. In spite of this, things worked well, according to dance captain, Paul Seavey. There was a lot of dedication that helped pull things together to make the snow what it was. During the finale, the waiters and chorus welcome Dolly (Sheryl Brame) to her new home. At the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant, Cornelius Hackl (Jason Scherschligt) surprises Irene Molloy (L Wald), Minnie Fae (Wendy Waszut) and Barnaby Tucker (Eric Rautio) with his request for champagne. 24 — Musical — After a long absence, Dolly Levi is welcomed back to the Harmonia Gardens. | While dining. Horace Vandergelder (David Webber) becomes outraged by Emestina Money's (Shannon Smith) outlandish behavior. [| Dolly Levi warns Vandergelder of the fate that could be his, prior to her singing So long. Dearie. Musical — 25 Travail Pays Off Nerve-racking auditions for Hello, Dolly! began on January 6, and with cries of joy and sorrow, the cast list was finally posted on January 19. For the next six weeks the cast committed themselves to hard work and dedication in order to get the show ready by opening night. Rehearsals were held every day after school as well as on holidays and some weekends. Helping with choreography were Leeann Herbert and Mark Swanson, who understudied Cornelius Hackl in the Broadway Touring Company's production of Hello, Dolly! starring Carol Channing. Student dance captains were Julie Schirmacherand Paul Seavey. Neal Luebke and Julia Rask returned to co-direct the musical. Choir teacher, Paula Holmberg, directed the vocal portion of the show, and Roger Thompson conducted the orchestra. For both, it was their first show at Cooper. Stan Hahn supervised the technical crew which included the actors who put in their six hours of required technical work. Angie Lee served as stage manager for the production. A large parent committee helped out with tech and provided food for the cast during the all day rehearsals. Cast member Loren Overby said, The lasagna was great, and the fresh fruit was exactly what I needed to give me the energy for another five hours of practice. 26 — Musical HELLO, DOLLY! CAST: Front Row: A. Van Dusen, P. Giles, M. Walen, B. Bastion, S. Hawes, R. Biggs, T. Hesse, J. Schirmacher, O. Ansari, M. Estlund, S. Brown, V. Benson, H. Gossard, S. Smith Middle Row: B. jacobson, C. Runke, J. Scherschligt, L. Wald, S. Brame, D. Webber, W. Waszut, E. Rautio, J. Sawat-sky, L. Overby Back Row: A. Saumer, K. Tessman, j. Mundale, C. Johnson, H. Fuhrmann, A, Gibson, M. O'Reilly, J. Choih, K. Kirkbride, K. Lindberg, J. Franke, J. Melby, C. Black, L. Weinzetl, T. Nelson, C. Lindley, P. Haggen, 8. Jahnke, K. Reynolds, E. Johnson Not Pictured: J. Kohnen, M. Subialk3, P. Seavey. _ Irene Molloy expresses her love for Cornelius Hackl while singing, It Only Takes a Moment. — Realizing his true feelings, Horace Vandergelder finally proposes marriage to Dolly Levi. _1 Ambrose Kemper (Loren Overbyy) explains their marriage plans to Ermengarde (Janice Sawatsky). Musical — 27 Tech Before a play, musical, or one-act went in front of an audience, hundreds of hours in technical direction elapsed behind the scenes. Though the directors and actors ac-tresses may have spent stressful rehearsals learning lines and dances and creating a show, not only the cast participated. Parents, teachers and students also put their share of energy and enthusiasm into the productions. Student directors and stage managers were an essential part of the team back stage. Besides gophering for the directors, they made sure that people were on stage when needed, gave line cues and kept the cast silent backstage during rehearsals and performances. They also made sure that all other aspects of the production went smoothly: instructing lighting crews, helping props people, and cleaning the stage before performances. The costume coordinator for The Murder Room went to the Guthrie Theatre to choose costumes for the Pays Off show. Katy Tessman, assistant stage manager from the fall play said, The costumes were very appropriate for the play. Other shows used costumes from the wardrobe department or rented from Norcostco. Along with other volunteers, members of the musical orchestra from Hello, Dolly! contributed hours of practice to the show. Under the direction of Roger Thompson, the orchestra pulled together their performances, even though they were handicapped by a time factor. Stan Hahn, a special education teacher from Cooper, was technical director for Hello, Dolly! He directed the building of Jim Ibister's set design. The people who never appeared in the spotlight sometimes put more time into a production than a member of the cast itself. When all the elements of the technical work came together for performance nights, the time submitted by volunteer workers tended to be overlooked. The curtain went up and the shows themselves became reality. Time —. In an attempt to keep paint off her clothes, Alice litzenberg dons a pair of coveralls. Student lighting director, Ben Jacobson, readjusts a light so that it will fall on the stairway of the set during performances of the fall play. ___ Kris Dalen, a member of the orchestra for the musical, Hello Dolly! , reviews music for the overture during a rehearsal. 28 — Behind the Scenes — In preparation for a performance, Jon Kohnen as Barry Draper, enhances the look of his character for The Murder Room by creating a pompadour of his hair. I Director Todd Hanson advises student director, Katy Tessman, on the timing of the special effects employed to operate the trap door in The Murder Room. II As Kele Nathe receives instructions from off-stage director, Steve Ek, Tom Nynas continues to memorize his lines prior to the one-act contest. Behind the Scenes — 29 From the sophomore squad to the varsity team, sports participation makes time fly for many athletes. The virtue of patience is how these aspiring big leaguers control themselves during the off-season. 30 SPORTS 31 — Andy Pfeifer, Erik Norby, jim Mihas, and Tim McNeil celebrate Pfiefer'$ touchdown. I Running back Tim McNeil goes in motion and quarterback Andy Pfeifer awaits the snap as the Hawk's offensive line sets up against Armstrong. Passes Fly, Lift Team Time flew and so did the passes, with the most passes thrown in seven seasons. Cooper quarterbacks threw 93 times, completing 61 of them. Andy Pfeifer started the season at quarterback but quickly moved to wide receiver to catch the passes of Todd Kurth who replaced Pfeifer. Pfeifer returned to quarterback for running plays. The front line, consisting of Ted Carlson, Brian Blackman, and Ted Harrison, through summer practices and extensive weightlifting, developed themselves to protect for passes and block for the new offensive alignment, which did not catch on as quickly as head coach Ert Jones-Hermerding hoped; not until the end of the season when it caught on and worked well. The final game, a heart-breaking loss to Edina by the score of 38-27, featured the improved offense. Led by Tom Evans, Tim McNeil, Blackman, Carlson, and Harrison, the defense started the season ranked number one in the Lake Blue and finished in the top five. According to Hermerding, the opening loss to tournament-bound Osseo staggered the hopes of the Hawks. We were a young team, and we lost a lot of confidence with that game. The kicking game, sometimes good due to the efforts of Evans and Paul Larson, usually remained average. Larson kicked the first field goal in a few years, though making more field goals would have changed the outcome of the Edina and Minnetonka games. The conference change did not help the gridmen as much as they thought it would. Hermerding said, We thought the teams we would play would be weaker, but there wasn't much difference between the Red and Blue Lake Conferences. Once the new alignment caught on, the passes lifted the team while the defense held it steady. However, a slow start and a surprisingly tough conference kept the Hawks out of the playoffs. 32 — Football I During the third quarter, Jeff Olson breaks away from his blockers, Brian Blackman and Ted Carlson, for a big gain against Eden Prairie. — Captains Ted Carlson and Andy Pfeifer congratulate wide receiver Walt Broich on his touchdown catch against Armstrong. — Sophomore Jason Halvorson gets his shoulder pads re-adjusted by Coach John Lloyd during the Homecoming game. S. Football — 33 — Goalie Steve Pearson concentrates on stopping Edina from scoring, during the final championship game. 34 — Boys Soccer New Style Hits State Two new coaches brought a different style of soccer, and a state tournament berth to Cooper, though it took the team several games to adjust. Senior Doug Smith called it a dominating passing game that got them to state. After a few games the team settled into this style, and toward the end of the season it recorded four shutouts which lowered Captain Scott Len-nartson's goals against average to a remarkable 1.00, one of the best in recent years at Cooper. Lennartson, however, gave credit to goalie coach joe Hasen and Cooper's unique defense brought in by Coach Dave Lawson. Senior Craig Swanson added, The defense jelled into a solid unit at the end of the season. This defense truly earned its nickname of the No Goal Patrol.” The new passing style not only benefitted the defense, but also contributed to the timely play of the forwards, which many times came from behind to tie a game and send it into overtime. Captain Corey Larson said, We could always score, when it counted. Despite this excellent play, the quality of teams in the Lake Blue Conference and the slow starts left the team with a disappointing regular season record. As Senior Jeff Swanson put it, The teams in the new Lake Blue this year were so evenly matched, it was amazing. The team began its post-season play with a great emotional victory over Hopkins, who had eliminated the Hawks from the play-offs the past four years. In their second game of sectional play, the team defeated Wayzata, the defending state champions. In the section final the Hawks defeated Minnetonka 3-2 in a shootout, advancing them to the State Soccer Tournament. In the quarter-finals they defeated Breck 1 -0 again in a shootout, moving them into the State Semi-finals against Edina, where they suffered a loss. !— Dan MacIntyre avoids a slide tackle. — Jeff Swanson tries to get by a Wayzata player as Corey Larson waits for a pass. Boys Soccer — 35 — Prince Lee attempts a complicated dismount. | Linh Nguyen works on his concentration in practice, also, before an event. — Linh Nguyen finishes his floor routine during a practice. 36 — Boys Gymnastics Time Brings Tumblers a '10' After a second place finish last year at the state meet, the boys gymnastics team took first place in both the varsity and junior varsity divisions. Once again the teams from Robbinsdale Cooper and Armstrong combined due to the lack of numbers from the Cooper team. Several changes occurred, including the addition of a new varsity coach, Dan Eckland, assisted by returning coaches Dan Craigg and Bill Blaisik. Chris Lind-fors called the coaches, the best in the state ' The Cooper team members, which totalled only seven people of the fifty-member team, did not have any participants on the varsity team, but enjoyed having the new varsity coach help the junior varsity team. Another change created a full-length season, after last season's term was interrupted by the winter sports season. This was accomplished by having the season begin one week before school started, along with all the other fall sports. Some things remained the same. However, once again the team practiced at Armstrong which forced the Cooper members to either drive to Armstrong or catch the transfer bus. After long three-hour practices, the team members had to find their own rides home. The Cooper team specialized in the pommel horse routines and did extremely well on the junior varsity team. Despite the inconveniences caused by having separate teams and a prolonged season, the athletes from Cooper had a great time. Junior Linh Nyguen said, Time really flew by this year. i Senior Prince Lee gains near perfect form on the rings. I BOYS GYMNASTICS: Front Row: M. Small, L. Nyguen, T. Small Back Row: B. Vogh, A. Peterson, E. McCloud Not Pictured: P. Lee Boys Gymnastics — 37 — Julie Davis strides out the last part of her two-mile race at the conference meet. — 1 Determined to beat his own best time, Steve Kahl sprints for the finish line. 1 Kris Dalen reaches the half-way point of the race during the conference meet. 38 — Cross Country CC Lacks Numbers With the advent of the 1986 season, two new coaches headed both the boys and girls cross country teams; the two teams shared new coaches Brian Grott and Tim Butterfield. Butterfield, a very experienced runner who placed highly in the NCAA division III half-mile, formed a running group in June in which several cross country runners participated. Brian Grott, Cooper track coach and art teacher, joined Butterfield. Grott's past experience with many of the participants helped ease the new coaches into place. The team enjoyed the change. Mike Benson said, We had a lot of fun this year, but still put in a lot of mileage. Despite this hard work the Cooper team finished a disappointing tenth at the region meet. There were several reasons for this dismal finish, one of which was the number of injuries that seemed to plague the team. Captain Steve Kahl came down with mono and made it to only four meets which caused him not to be feeling one hundred percent at region time. Another reason was the lack of depth of the team. Because Cooper had to compete against teams with over a hundred members, it was difficult to be competitive with the small numbers that Cooper had. Scott Dalchow said, I just don't understand where and how schools get over one hundred people out for cross country. The girls team also exemplified the lack of numbers that Cooper has been plagued with the past few years; they had only eight members, of which three were captains, Kim Logas, Kim Gieneart and Kris Dalen. Of the eight members none were sophomores, and one was a freshman. Although short of numbers the girls team had talent in Dalen and Julie Davis who placed numbers fourteen and thirteen, respectively, at the conference meet just missing the cut-off for all-conference status. 1Scott Dalchow, fighting off a brisk autumn wind, tries to maintain his form. — Kim Gieneart breezes by an Edina runner. Cross Country — 39 —. Overjoyed by .in outstanding cross country performance, Ruth Morns and Julie Davis give e. c other a hug. 1 Winning, losing, and sweating together help strengthen the team's friendships which will h remembered throughout time. 11 Arguing can destroy some teams, but Julia Gustafson and Sheryl Ottney will hang together through adversity and through triumph. 1 low numbers discouraged laura Casey, however Tracy Strouth tried to remain optimistic and cheer her friend up. —. Coach Ron Bauerly seems to enjoy making basketball players run killers during a mid-season practice, and he sends Dean lones back to the line. Even these moments will be rememberer! with laughter at reunions. —. Warming the bench, Scott Hegstad, Dave Andraschko, and Jeff Olson learn to stick together throughout the season. Chatting during a game keeps friendship strong between Debbie Idslrom and Missy Hukriede. 40 Feature Friendships Fly High Friendships built through participation in sports formed lasting memories for many athletes. By spending the time and hours necessary for practice together, they grew from teammates to good friends. Tieing for third in the state provided one of the boy's soccer team's greatest memories. Rob Biggs said, “At the end of the year, it is better to look back at a winning season. However, I'll always remember how everyone accepted each other as friends even though we came from different backgrounds. Practicing everyday after school, playing together as a team, accepting the losses together, celebrating the victories, and throwing team homework parties helped them form long-lasting friendships. The process worked in reverse, also. Amy Fitzer said, “We were friends because we were teammates, and we had to be friends to work together as a team. It didn't matter if we won or lost, we spent a lot of time together, and we'll always remember that. Whether coming from behind to pull off an upset as the volleyball team did, winning at state while being denied their own team as the boy's gymnastics team was, ending the season with unfulfilled dreams like the football team, being commended for their excellent sportsmanship by other coaches as the girls tennis team was, ending the season with only a win as the girls swim team did, or obtaining personal bests as did the cross country team, RCHS athletics created memories time will not erase. Feature - 41 Spirit Flies on Courts Team strategy and unity took precedence for the twenty-two member girls tennis team. Although they ended the season with a 3-15 record, team members will remember the season as a building one. With much dedication, the players improved their game skills throughout the season. Co-captain Lisa Hyland said, We worked hard to improve our game, yet, we always had fun out on the courts. Besides being dedicated, the girls kept their spirits high and displayed their friendly attitudes out on the courts. Senior Stacy Nelson said, After many of our matches, teams would compliment us on our team sportsmanship. Throughout the season, the line-up changed very little, for the positions set-up in the beginning gave the best chance for winning their matches. The singles players: Juli Gustafson, Sue Kopp, Co-captain Terri Savoye and Jodi Johnston, executed their skills well by always taking charge at the net. The doubles players: Co-captain Lisa Hyland and Kris Lindberg, Stacy Nelson and Lisa Luther, and Cara Lindley and Chris Beck also fought hard at the net, with their net play being their best feature. The first doubles team of Lisa Hyland and Kris Lindberg overthrew Edina's first doubles team in the Edina Metro Tourney which placed them in the semi-finals where they lost to Burnsville. Juli Gustafson, the team's first singles, ended her season with the team's best record of 10-12. By playing tough tennis against high-ranked teams such as 1 ranked Edina and 4 ranked Blake, they made up for the small numbers of players. Coach Ollie Guest said, Though the team was very enthusiastic and played fine competitive tennis, we were handicapped with lack of experienced players as well as numbers of players. Team size helped keep the team together in unity, resulting in a hard-working team that had fun despite their ending record. JI Sue Kopp is pleased that her backhand is shot to the outside corner awa from her opponent, during the final set of her conference meet match. I Sunglasses aid Kris Lindberg's game by cutting down the glare on the courts. 42 — Girls Tennis j lodi Johnston backs up Cara Undley to make sure her vertical jump is high I ough to return their opponents' lob. Io-captain Terri Savoye balances on her racket to avoid falling after return-ga serve during a pre-season scrimmage. • lodi Johnston will do anything to improve her game, she even thinks stick-8 her tongue out will guide the ball. Girls Tennis — 43 Girls Halt at Regions Finishing third in the Lake Blue conference, the Cooper girls soccer team, coached by Gary Stefano, ended the year with a second place showing in the regionals, losing to Wayzata. Improving their record over last year, they gained a first game win over Hopkins, remaining undefeated until the third contest against Richfield. Their season excited the Cooper fans, as they finished the season with an overall season record of 10-6-1 and a conference record of 9-4-1. They suffered their only tie against Wayzata. That game and our previous 2-0 victory earlier in the season gave us a good feeling about going to the regionals, said Lisa Dimberio. We were really psyched up. The team defeated Hopkins 2-1 in the first came of regions. This set them up for the second game, their opponent, Wayzata. In a very exciting game the score remained tied. In overtime the team fought hard, but eventually lost 2-1. —. With her eyes on the goalie, Heather Craig advances the ball toward the goal. 1 Chris Carlson demonstrates proper technique during a practice. — 1 Watching her opponent, Nancy Schoen concentrates on her teammates looking for someone to receive her pass. 44 — Girls Soccer — Co-Captain Kris Cassen saves a would-be goal during a practice. 1 — Goalie Kris Cassen traps the ball with her feet during a scrimmage against Wayzata. 1 Laura Olson leads a charge downfield. Girls Soccer — 45 Aquatics Breeze Through Rebuilding Comprised of only 25 swimmers, two of whom were seniors, the girls swim team went through another period of rebuilding. Having only two graduating swimmers left an experienced base of swimmers for next year, including three divers, two of whom will be sophomores and one who will be a senior. The increased number of participants added depth to the team, allowing individuals to try different events. Although unsuccessful in their quest for victory, according to co-captain Carol Rudolph, We had a great time and achieved many personal goals. Coach Al Goodwin pointed out that one reason for the lopsided record was the realignment of the Lake Conference, leaving Cooper in the tougher of the two divisions. This realignment pitted Cooper against some of the top teams in Region 6AA, including champion Edina, runner-up Hopkins, and third place Richfield. Said coach Dave Doten, Other teams had a definite advan- tage over us, because many of their swimmers swam all year round. Co-captain Brenda Jahnke said, As the season progressed, so did our effort and team spirit. During the season the team became a close knit unit, with everyone accepted as an equal and with no cliques being created. Junior Kelli Burfeind, a first year swimmer, said that the season was rough, but it was a good experience. Coaches Al Goodwin and Dave Doten, who have coached Cooper swimming for over fifteen years, felt that the season was a tremendous experience for the girls and said, They were a great group of girls. Goodwin felt that the most improved swimmer was sophomore Julie Zimmerman. Consistent point winners throughout the season were Rudolph in breaststroke, Kris Pakonen in the backstroke, and Jahnke in the 50 and 100 freestyle. The majority of the girls set personal records at the region swim meet, with Jahnke leading the way by breaking one minute in the 100 freestyle. f Carol Rudolph practices her breaststroke in preparation for the region meet. 46 — Girls Swimming I Co-captain Brenda Jahnke checks her time after swimming the 100 yard freestyle, hoping to have beaten her personal best time. I — Barb Rudolph stretches out the shoulders of her sister, co-captain Carol, before her race in a Lake Conference invitational meet. — Sophomore Dannel Dwyer practices her freestyle. Girls Swimming - 47 Amy Underberg volleys the ball as Liz Sandeen stands in the background. —. Paula Koshiol lunges for the ball to save the point. 48 — Volleyball Comeback Knits Team Big comebacks made up for the volleyball team's slow start as they fought to an 11-13 record. In the mid-season game against Wayzata, after being down 10-0 they flew back to win, 17-15. These comeback capabilities surfaced in both playoff games. In their first playoff game against Hopkins, they fell behind 12-2, but came back to win 16-14. Although they lost their last game, against Richfield, they lost it after a big comeback. Coach Ray Cosky said, Richfield was one of our best games, even though we lost. We hustled and brought the ball to the front court very well. However, we couldn't put the ball away. Co-captains Jennifer Dobson and Sheryl Ottney led the closely-knit team. Dobson didn't single out key players, but said of the team, We all stuck together hoping to win in the end. Volleyball — 49 VARSITY FOOTBALL: Front Row: M. Murray, T. Lloyd, D. Hauge, |. Munn, B. Blackman, T. Weinzetl, M. Rumpza, E. Norby, T. Kurth. E. 8etal, T. Jenkins Palm, K. Wolfe Second Row: Coach S. Rixe, R. Loftus, M, Kaul, R. Gillette, S. Brown, K. Baribeau, M. Mata, T. McNeil, T. MeNeil, R. Habel. T. Miller, '| Haberle, D. Hoden, A. Johnson Third Row: Coach T. Nelson, E. Aho, C.Blaha, B. Baxley, D. Rapheal, J. Beach, W'. Broich, S. Schober, T. Schwab, J. Olson Larson, J. Kubitschek, C. Buhrt, V. Hedican, Coach E. Jones-Hermerding Back Row: Coach J. Smith, M. Wederath, S. Indgjer, T. Carlson. B. Bunnell, T. Evans Pfeifer, J. Derringer, B. Tilbury, C. Redepenning, T. Harrison, D. Webber, Coach T. Goetche SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL: Front Row: M. Sutterer, T. Theison, D. Schmidt, D. Ostein, J. Uzzell, S. Sharp, T. Pence, J. Dalheimer, T. Erickson, P. Gande! Albrecht Second Row: C. Broberg, B. Hish, D. Peterson, J. Thorud, N. Phillippi, J. Atsidkes, T. Anderson, L. Chock, J. Garris, J. Botzet, C. Hunt Back Row: Stalpes, D. Genadek, J. Halvorson, B. Lewis, C. Pugh, J. Sawyer, E. Kilrore, D. Lougheed, D. Phillips, V. Hedican, C. Buhrt, A. Whitney, Back Row: Coach Lloyd, Coach T. Reinhardt, D. Glime, M. Cross, A. Hawkinson, G. Lieder, R. Eaves, K. Kodalen, H. Madlour, J. Oldencamp, R. Mikolai, M. Lee 50 — Teams VARSITY SOCCER: Front Row: J. Swanson, D. Rocha, T. Granger, M. Sognesand, S. Lennartson D Johnson, N. Frit , D. Baumann Back Row: Coach D. Esposito, C. Larson, E. Marsh, C, Swa 1nn'nR. S. Pearson. S. Morris, P. Schupanitz, C. MacOonald, $. Schaupp, D. Nord ns°n. R. Biggs. D. MacIntyre, M. V. SOCCER: Front Row: C. Murnane, H. Gossard, W. Espinosa, J. Brandt, M. Sognesand, P. Peterson . Granger, D. Rocha Back Row: Coach D. Esposito, D. Lawson, D. Nord, B. Tutland, D. Smith cherschligt, T. Blockey, S. Ulen, M. Diaz M. Youngcjuist, J. Pedersen, O. Ansari, P. Bargellini, J. SOPHOMORE SOCCER: Front Row: C. Svihel, C. Slater, C. Jossart. T. Simonson, N. Fritz, C. Maki, A. Rosenzweig Back Row: I . Steman, T. Streich, P. Lutz, S. Larson, M. VVincek, J. Kingsbury. S. Schaupp, Coach D. Esposito Not Pictured: D. Pohl Teams — 51 CROSS COUNTRY: Front Row: T. Cisewski, J. Ortman, P. Youngquist, M. Hontz, G. Mimick, S. Buske, S. Kahl Second Row: J. Brinkman, T. Johnson, f Schneider, S. Hegstad, B. Scharbono, B. Ohman, J. Dahlheimer, M. Dooley Third Row: D. Schultz, E. Eastman, G. Hahn, J. Olson, S. Dalchow, E. Rautio Bjc Row: Coach T. Butterfield, Coach B. Grott, S. Krampitz, J. Davis, K. Logas, K. Dalen, R. Morris, J. Ovick, K. Gieneart, M. Benson, S. Friedrick GIRLS TENNIS: Front Row: L. Heinz, L. Pederson, K. Boldetter, C. Keiser, A. Zakeer, T. Hanson, J. Lear, K. Christenson, J. Johnson, L. Georges, K. Krueger tsao Row: Coach L. Gruber, Coach O. Guest, C. Beck, L. Luther, T. Savoye, S. Kopp, L. Hyland, J. Archambo, J. Gustafson, C. Lindley, K. Lindberg, $. Nelson, J Jolicoeur 52 — Teams VARSITY SOCCER: Front Row: C. Hebig, C. Carlson, L. Olson, M. Zimmerman, K. Cassen, S. Carlson, L. Gore, D. Tostrom, M. Dimberio Back Row: L. Dimberio, H. Wachholz, G. Franzak, J. Pribnow, H. Craig, N. Schoen, S. Dunleavy, Coach J. Myas, Coach G. Stefano I V. SOCCER: Front Row: L. Rausch, T. Fristedt, J, Allen, S. Gundershaug, M. Hebig, A. Larson, L. Hanrehan Back Row: P. Bushnaan, T. A. Smith, C. Bannerman, K. Lancree, J. Beauchaine, Coach J. Myas Teams — 53 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: Front Row: A. Underberg, P. Koshiol, L. Sandeen, A. Fitzer, J. Dobson Back Row: Coach R. Cosky, S. Ottney, M. Queenan, M. Domeier, M. Kelly, A. Burkholder ).V. VOLLEYBALL: Front Row: T. LeBrun, |. Quisberg, J. Hoefer, J. Kainz Back Row: Coach P. Gens, C. Lewis, M. Nichols, T. Lorsung. Coach R. Cosky 54 — Teams SOPHOMORE VOLLEYBALL: Front Row: D. Dunagun, K. Nordness, L. Dino, S. VIen, K. Kantorowicz, H. Austin Back Row: Coach P. Gens, K. Beach, J. Harrison, S. Nichols, T. Baktrigory, A. Murosak, Coach R. Cosky GIRLS SWIMMING: H. Wold, T. Nelson, D. Dwyer. C. Rudolph, C. Johnson, L. Lindquist, B. Rudolph, C. Johnson, J. Zimmerman, D. Hagar, B. Jahnke, K. 'akonen, K. Burfeind NOT PICTURED: K. Hvoda, J. Gurhotz, L. Bradley, C. Houl, J. Dowd, T. Insabella Teams — 55 Gymnasts Struggle With Low Numbers As expected, the girl's gymnastics team did not soar to the top. However, they did improve steadily throughout the season. Closely knit, they worked hard to achieve the team's goal of breaking 100 points, not once but several times. However, the goals of Deb Peterson and Barb Atkinson, the third set of new coaches in three years, were too high for the minute team. Lack of gymnasts made it difficult for the team to compete with other, larger varsity teams. We need gymnasts and We are desperate signs went up throughout the halls at the beginning of the season to encourage participation. The top five gymnasts competed on varsity. The rest of the girls competed on junior varsity, which did not have enough members to compete as a full team. Janell Andersson said, With half of the team graduating this year, next year's team may have to merge with Armstrong the same way the boys gymnastics team did several years ago. Senior captains Jodi Hanrehan and Andersson kept team spirit high. With only one person, Liz Hagen, having ever competed in a year-round club, the Hawks were at a definite disadvantage. Most high school gymnastics teams have several members on year-round teams. Because of this inexperience, team scores remained low. Injuries plagued the team, co-captain Andersson broke a foot and Hagen pulled a ligament. Andersson and Hagen usually provided the team's strength on all four events and their absence hampered their effectiveness as leaders in spirit as well as in scoring. 56 — Girls Gymnastics I Leaping across the floor, senior Liz Hagen plans out a floor exercise. Concentrating on the routine, Joy Schneider perfects her floor exercise. Girls Gymnastics — 57 I Running down the court on a fast break. Deb Idstrom scans the defense, looking for a dear path to the basket. 1— Julie Davis fights for the rebound as Debbie Gaunitz prepares to help in a tough loss to the Wayzata Trojans. j__ Missy Hukriede and Amy Burkholder anticipate the jump for the rebound after an unsuccessful shot. — Debbie Gaunitz shoots from underneath the basket against the block of a Trojan. —. Looking for an open pass while awaiting the referees whistle, Debbie Gaunitz tries to start a rally for the Hawks. 58 — Girls Basketball Short Hawks Hustle Full of hustle, the girls basketball team flew quickly by their opponents to achieve their main goal of having fun. Unfortunately, they didrv t shoot as well as they hustled, winning games and losing. Our strengths were our hustle, pass defense, fast break, and our press. We also tried to keep the team together off the field by having a potluck dinner, going Christmas caroling at North Ridge, throwing team homework parties; and we had a Christmas party with the boy's basketball team, said Head Coach Judy Rixe. We had a more positive attitude and worked better as a team,' said senior tri-captain Jennifer Dobson. Tri-captains Dobson, Amy Fitzer, and Debbie Gaunitz, exemplified the esprit de corps. Rixe said, Our captains provider a good, strong core of leadership that we are hoping to repeat next year ' We seem to do well as long as we have fun, said junior Deb Idstrom. Char Lewis, Julie Davis, Juli Gustafson, Missy Hukriede, Tracy Hedman, Idstrom, and Chris Cassen, who missed the year with a tendon injury, will lead the team next year. They played junior varsity, with Davis and Idstrom playing some varsity. The sophomores' main strength was their longing for improvement. Coach Pam Linaberg said, We had a strong desire to improve, and four sophomores, Julie Harrison, Donna Heger, Jennifer Kainz, and Stacy Ulen, made it to junior varsity. Our main weakness was our lack of numbers. We had eleven out, and we would have liked fifteen. Varsity's main weakness was its lack of height. Amy Burkholder was the tallest player at 5'10 . Cassen would have been the tallest and a returning starter. Burkholder started at center with forwards Gaunitz and Davis. They played deep at guards with Shannon Dunleavy, Dobson, Idstrom, and Fitzer. Rixe said the team showed improvement throughout the year characterized by hard work and hustle. The conference change did not help the team. It added St. Louis Park, the defending state champions, and Edina who had three players over 6' to their schedule. However, Osseo, who was rated in the state and Armstrong, an always tough rival, left the conference. Girls Basketball — 59 Skiers Seek Snow Absence of snow gave the cross-country ski team an early season problem. Since only two inches of snow lay on the ground at any one time during the majority of their season, the team members were forced to practice on a snow-covered pond located on the corner of 42nd Ave. and Hampshire, where they conditioned and drilled to build up their endurance under the supervision of coaches Tim Butterfield and Bob O'Hara. Because snow was scarce throughout the majority of their season, their meets also took place on snow-covered lakes. The team's small size allowed team members to work on personal rather than team improvement. Senior captain Don Becchetti said, Our team was too small to compete against the other 'stronger' teams. The girls' team, consisting of only four members, was unable to make up a Varsity team; therefore, they competed in meets as individuals rather than as a team. With Becchetti leading the team in scoring, the twelve member boys' team was able to compete with both Varsity and J.V. teams. Throughout the many downfalls of the season, including lack of members and snow, the team members still faced their meets with much enthusiasm. Becchetti described the team as, very dedicated, and added, we did our best with what we had; I guess that's all one can ask. 1 During the middle of the race, Willy Enck enjoys a scenic view before trudging on. ] With the use of her poles, Kris Schroeder attempts to better her speed. — Sheri Krampitz takes a quick breather after finishing a grueling race. 60 — Cross Country Skiing 11A look of anxiety overcomes Don Becchetti as he quickly approaches the finish line, j Willy Enck concentrates on correct breathing techniques in order to achieve the best time possible. Cross Country Skiing — 61 Team Skis to Regions Although the slalom ski team lacked girls, the skiers as a whole did not lack enthusiasm. Senior girls' cocaptain Jennifer Archambo described the team as a happy go-lucky team that loves to have fun. Small sizes and lack of experienced racers forced team members to concentrate more on improving individual records rather than team scores. Everyone's out for themselves, not necessarily for the whole team, said Archambo. Assistant coach. Brooks Chandler, helped hold the team together despite everyone's individualistic goals. Co-captains Dan Blachfelner and Mark Masters and Tom Evans led the boys' team in scoring. With a small number of competitors, the girls' team consisted of only co-captains Jennifer Archambo and Chris Anderson, Ruth Morris and Heather Wold. With the effort of the whole team as well as the sophomores' talents, w'e did better than we expected, said Archambo. Having team members placing in the top 10 in the Sectional meets, the team's hard work finally paid off. Coach Warren Nordstrom said, We were thin on the girl department, yet they still kept their spirits high and worked hard. 62 — Slalom Skiing __j in order to keep his balance, Eric Remgeske uses his poles to aid.in the turn. ——— Ruth Morris practices her technique during one of the few outside practices. —— In the locker room, Eric Remgeske prepares his skis for the sparsely covered slopes. —I Racing down the slopes, Jennifer Archambo leaps to make a clean turn. ] Trying to achieve a personal best, Eric Remgeske attempts to slalom more efficiently. — To improve his technique, Nathan Boesen practices swerving around poles, a maneuver used to cut his time. Slalom Skiing — 63 Wrestling Needs Time If one critical shortcoming of the wrestling team could be named, it would nave been a lack of time. Time for the members of the team to grow older and to get more experience. Head Coach Bob Smith claimed the team was “probably the youngest team in the history of the school, overall. In fact, three freshmen started Varsity against Hopkins, the most in school history, and four sophomores usually started in all meets. However, the age and inexperience that held back the team will be a great asset for them in one or two years when they will really be in contention for things, according to Smith. More time would have also helped to lobby for long sought after wrestling facilities. Smith said Cooper was the only school in the Lake Conference without a wrestling room, and possibly the only one in the state. This posed a conflict that forced the wrestling team and the girl's gymnastics team to share mats. Captain Dave Osterhus complained about lots of distractions shar-ingthe gym with girl's gymnastics. Despite this mat-confusion, the spirit of the kids held the team together and made it a rewarding, but demanding year for the coaches. Smith put the program back together and helped some fine wrestlers. Wrestling at 185 pounds, Osterhus won 13 out of 17 matches, nine times by pin and defeated the third-ranked person in the state — an extremely prestigious victory both for Osterhus and the team. At 138 pounds, Mark Mata improved the most and was all conference. Jason Dahlheimer, a junior weighing 105, showed great potential for the 1988 season. Formerly at Hosterman Junior High and coaching at Cooper for the first time. Smith really inspired the kids, said Osterhus. He's very serious and excited about the program. He really cares for the wrestlers. Even though the team only went 2-9, they did manage to beat Armstrong in a gruelling match. Because of their potential, both Osterhus and Smith expect that in the near future, their time will finally come, and Cooper may have a top-notch wrestling team. 64 — Wrestling - Sam Sharpe holds his opponent's shoulder blades to the mat for a pin. -1 Attempting to hold onto his Wayzata foe, Tim Anderson solidifies his position. . -1J Dave Osterhus, Mark Mata, Yin Lee, and coach Bob Smith cheer on their teammate. Yin Lee tries to break free from his adversary s double-leg takedown. ; With extreme effort, Jason Osgood bridges out of a potential pin. Wrestling — 65 Icemen Get New Coach R obbinsdale Cooper hockey moved into a new era with a new head coach. Replacing the fun-loving Ken Staples was health teacher Ray Cosky. Most players thought that the transition to Cosky went as smoothly as possible. Said junior Tim Lloyd, Coacn Cosky made it real easy to accept him as our coach. The transition was also eased by having Staples' assistant coach, Gary Stefano, return as Cosky's assistant. Led by co-captains Scott Billey and Andy Pfiefer, the team had an exciting season. Despite having many slow starts, the players seemed to provide some excitement in every game they played. Said Coach Cosky, We had a difficult time putting three good periods of hockey together. One example of Cooper's inconsistencies came late in the season against Richfield. After beinc down five to nothing, the team came back to win eight to six. Another reason for their lack of continuity throughout the season stemmed from several injuries to key players. Billey broke his arm, and the day before his cast was to come off, he re-injured it in a freak tobo accident. Also adding to this year was the lack of a consistent defense. Said Pfiefer, We would just be making our move to win the game, and then we would have a defensive lapse, and the other team would score two quick goals. Cosky looked for a bright future in Cooper hockey and was impressed with junior goalie Chris Butterfield. Billey said, Cnris was really sharp this year. Cosky said, Now that I'm used to the high school atmosphere, I look forward to next year's season. ogganing Jr's woes ]— Keith Marek, a single Hawk, attempts to go by an Eden Prairie player while being hooked from behind. —. After passing the puck to Tim Lloyd, Andy Pfiefer crushes an Eden Prairie player. 66 — Hockey —I Delivering an elbow to the head of an opposing player, Steve Shogren turns back to look for the puck. I Winding up for a slapshot, Jim Sproat looks to put the puck in the opponent's end. — Jeff Josephson lets a wrist shot loose while veering to look for the rebound. Hockey — 67 Hawks Fly for Trophy J ■ ■ ■ hey lived up to their “ I name, the Hustlin' 11 Hawks, said Head | i Coach Ron Bauerly. Hustle kept the Hawks flying high on defense at number one in the conference guided by senior cocaptains Brian Blackman and Dean Jones, recognized by Bauerly as superb leaders. After starting off slow offensively, the team's strength became sharing the ball. They didn't care who scored as long as it was Cooper. There were no stars, everyone worked well together, and the team had more character than any other I've coached in the past two years. They understood the need to work hard and make a commitment, said Bauerly. Lack of height created a barrier the team had to combat during the season. The tallest eager was junior center Ted Harrison at 6'4 . Defense kept them in the game, but as in years past their height problem made it hard to win. Bauerly said, Our goal was to play the best we were capable of playing. We met this goal. Winning or losing isn't as important as doing one's best. Capturing a trophy for the consolation championship at the Bethel Holiday Tournament was really a thrill. It was Cooper's first trophy since 1975. We started out slow, and it was nice to finish strongly with a good attitude, said Blackman. 68 — Boys Basketball ——— Mound players look up as Ted Harrison outjumps them to score two more points. —— Steve Ulen scores on a layup to help Cooper achieve another victory. — James White makes a jumpshot in a game against Hopkins. 1——— Hot and sweaty, the varsity basketball team listens to another Bauerly pep talk. j__ Craig Redepenning shoots a basket as Ted Harrison and James White wait to rebound in a game against Mound. 1 Ted Harrison leaps over the opposing team easily achieving two more points to add to Cooper's total on the night. Boys Basketball — 69 Fish Swim Although the boy's swim team again lacked the numbers to compete in the Lake Blue Conference, there was a renewed optimism about the team. This new attitude came from the greater numbers of people on the team. Coaches Al Goodwin and Dave Doten began recruiting at Hosterman Junior High in an attempt to obtain some interest in the senior high school program. This year the results were good. The team had one freshman, ten sophomores, one junior, and eight seniors. A total of seven more people than last year's team. Another asset that comes from the increased numbers of people is the manner in which the coaches can decide whom to have in each event. For example, instead of having people whose best event is the backstroke compete mostly in the freestyle events, the coaches were able to put the best swimmers in their best events. The leading scorers included Captain Steve Kahl in the one and two hundred yard freestyle, Gary Swenson in the one hundred yard breaststroke, and Captain Tim Quady in the fifty yard freestyle. Like most teams in the Lake Blue, Cooper started its training on land. Halfway through the season the team started sharing their practice pool with Hosterman Junior High's swimming team. The custodians in charge of the pool added chlorine, raising the pool's temperature. This made conditions unpleasant for the swimmers. Kahl claimed, It made it much harder to practice in hot water. Another interesting part of Cooper's training was the amount of water polo played. Throughout the season the team played the boy's soccer team and some students at the University of Minnesota as well as playing games among themselves every Thursday during the pre-season. J Tired after a one thousand yard freestyle practice, Chris Potter and Joe Gangelhof prepare for the next part of practice. —. Tom Simonson, looking ahead to the finish, swims the last of today's practice, a fifty-yard butterfly. 70 — Boys Swimming —I Steve Kahl, Tim Quady, and Chris Potter take a break before practice begins. — Steve Kahl, leaping from the starting blocks, concentrates on good form. I Gritting his teeth, Chad Potter finishes the last ten yards of his one hundred yard breaststroke. Boys Swimming — 71 VARSITY BASKETBALL: Front Row: A. Fitzer, J. Dobson, D. Caunitz, Middle Row: T. Zoesche, K. Franz, D. Idstrom, R. Buechler, C. Cross, J. Gustafson, S. Dunleavy. Back Row: Coach S. Engstrom, M. Hukriede, J. Davis, M. Kelly, A. Burkholder, T. Lewis, T. Hedman, K. Burfeind SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL: Front Row: S. Ulen, L. Denon, Middle Row: D. Heger, J. Kainz, |. Harrison, C. Nelson, Back Row: A. Larson, J. Norgren, C. Johnson, A. Smith, J. Isaacson 72 — Teams SLALOM SKIING: Front Row: J. Archambo, N. Mortenson, T. Bauman, B. Juliar, M. Balcom, M. Master Back Row: £. Remjeske, P. Larson, D. Blachfelner, S. Dai• ty. N. Boesen CROSS COUNTRY SKIING: Front Row: S. Teal, S. Krampitz, K. Schoeder, j. Allen Back Row: Coach T. Butterfield, A. Hogenson, M. Murray, P. loiselle, M. Adams, P. Moriarty, M. Dooley, J. Olson, W. Enck, Coach B. O'Hara Not Pictured: D. Becchetfi, . Snyder Teams — 73 GIRLS GYMNASTICS: Front Row: J. Hanrehan, J. Anderson, Second Row: J. Adams, W. Baldwin, L. Kicker Back Row: J. Peterson, J. Anderson, H. Austin, L. Casey, T. Anderson, K. Atkinson BOY'S SWIMMING: Front Row: M. Beuchler, D. Riewe, C. Potter, T. Simonson, M. Schmitz, C. Johnson, C. Pregent, A. Abelson, R. Szyzman, J. Ortman, K. Mingo Middle Row: J. Siseman, D. Mundale, G. West, J. Gangelhoff Back Row: C. Potter, S. Kahl, T. Quady, G. Swenson, E. Berg, P. Bangellini Not Pictured: Diver J. Larson 74 — Teams VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL: Front Row: S. Hegstad, D. Murphy, T. Bachmeier, D. Jones, S. Ulen, C. Redepenning, J. Olsen, Middle Row: B. Blackman, T. Harrison, J. Quimby, J. White, S. Smith, C. Krause Back Row: T. Bunnell, D. Andrashko, Coach R. Bauerly, M. Schnoor, D. Hondel, D. Hoden Not Pictured: A. DeMorett SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL: Front Row: J. Kingsbury, T. Hesse, J. Sawyer, T. Teisen, D. Zezza, S. Parenteau, M. Wincek Back Row: B. Lewis, J. Schutz, R. Irving, J. Jorgenson, P. Lutz, Coach 8. Deno Teams — 75 VARSITY HOCKEY: Front Row: K. Marek, J. Ludwig,). Sproat, S. Pearson, C. Butterfield, M. Cross, C. Donald, J. Johnson, M. DeGidio, D. Lindeman Back Row: Coach P. Gens, T. Lloyd, C. Cordell, J. Andersson, C. Hanson, A. Shelley, S. Billey, A. Pfiefer, S. Shogren, T. Weinzetl, |. Josephson, Coach D. Morrow, Coach R. Cosky J.V. HOCKEY: Front Row: D, Peterson, D. Schmidt, R. Habel, D. Lougheed, M. Cross, S. Pearson, J. Uzzell, C. Jossart, M. Penick Back Row: J. Anderson, J. Stecker, C. McDonald, B. Rainerson, C. Saice, C. Cordell, J. Vought, J. Johnson, M. Haberle, Coach D. Morrow Not Pictured: Coach P. Hoffman, J. Westron 76 — Teams Girls Strive for Yards — During early season practice, co-captain Lisa Hyland keeps her eye on an imaginary ball during her backswing. As a major part of her stroke, her backswing is practiced to ensure a low scoring game. I As though she'd missed the ball, co-captain Lisa Luther keeps her eyes down to the floor. Ending in the shape of a C, she follows through with perfect form. — Getting ready to tee-off in the gymnasium. Char Lewis uses her driver to ensure the longest distance. Her driving strength aids the team in achieving low scores. Girls Golf —77 Girls Win With Strategy — Co-captain Sheryl Ottney pitches the ball to her awaiting catcher in hopes of a called strike. Her pitching skills helped the team work towards regions and win state. I Anticipating the pitch, Kris Cassen concentrates on keeping her balance. As the backbone of the team, she helps the defense execute the plays. I Juli Gustafson calls the play while Michele Lanoue, Sheryl Ottney, and Debbie Gaunitz concentrate on throwing the bunter out at first. Talking it up out on the field is a major aspect of a winning team. 78 —Girls Softball Track Team Races Against Time f Carol lawniczac pours all of her energy into the race for the finish line. Tieing for the half mile was a high point in her high school track career. If Dave Mundale runs to catch up during the third leg of the 800 relay. Although the team lost the race, he had one of the fastest individual times. ’ Headphones, a Walkman, and sunglasses were a definite necessity while waiting for the bus. Matt Vought, Mike Shupanitz, and Steve Kahl discuss strategy for the upcoming meet. II Pushing it to the limit, Craig Cassen outruns his opponents in the mile. He went on to wm the event. Track 79 Boys Serve Up Sizzling Season — Harrold Gossard serves during a practice match to determine varsity and junior varsity. The boys tennis team, unlike other sports, was not lacking players. __ Watching his partner hit the ball, Robert Coombs anticipates his next move. He hopes to make the varsity team. 1 Eric Hedican and Rob Coombs reach for the ball. As they jockey for position, they are hoping to impress the coach. 80 — Boys Tennis Third baseman Mike Benson, fielding the ball, attempts to complete the first part of a double play. Tom McNeil scoops up a two-hopper, while readying himself to get the runner out at first base. Tim McNeil casually plays a game of catch to warm up during spring practice. 81 VARSITY BASEBALL: Front Row: M. Benson, T. Garbett, T. McNeil, P. Heisler, T. McNeil, T. Bachmeir, T. Palm Back Row: |. Bebo, J. Potter, M. Stalpes, C Goetl, S. Magner, A. Pfeifer, D. Doebler, Coach C. Tabor BASEBALL: Front Row: D. Baudin, S. Lenartson, D. Jones, J. Kubutschek, S. Botzet, T. Kurth, D. Cattew, D. Nord Back Row: D. Bongiovanni, C. Larson, [) Hondel, M. Schrantz, S. Smith, A. Clendenan, D. Wentzl, Coach T. Sauer 82 — Teams SOPHOMORE BASEBALL: Front Row: K. Merek, J. Halvorson, M. Cross, W. Henrichs, S. Suhr, J. Pedersen Back Row: S. Larson, C. Harris, G. Kosh, D. Bramwell, R. Mikolai, B. Rainerson, T. Nelson Teams — 83 SOFTBALL: Front Row: L. Berry, J. Dobson, C. Horbal, C. Evangelist, T. Savoye, J. Gustafson, M. Lanoue Back Row: Coach G. Stefano, K. Kassera, S. K. Johnson, M. Queenan, K. Cassen, M. Wincek, S. Ottney, D. Gaunitz BOYS TRACK: Front Row: J. Pedersen, J. Tohen, T. Baumann, P. Lee, D. Karus, D. Hill, L. Bjorlin, S. Lindell, M. Schupanitz, T. Small, Second Row: B. Juliar, R Bougeois, S. Kahl, T. Evans, C. Cassen, j. White, D. Hesse, D. Raphael, B. Loftus, P. Youngquist, T. Netlend, Back Row: Coach B. Grott, T. Olson, R. Huber, P. Loiselle, J. Evans, M. Vought, R. Bray, T. Harrison, S. Dalchow, M. Saice, M. Aho, E. Eastman GIRLS TRACK: Front Row: C. Poundes, K. Lagas, R. Morris, M. Schendell, M. Krampitz, J. Chandler, V. Snell, A. Johnson, K. Dalen, C Rudolph B Schupanit • Back Row: Coach J. Rask, S. Friedrich, C. Lawniczac, J. Davis, C. Modahl, C. Bannerman, K. Peters, K. Schroeder, K. Gustafson, L. Bradford, R. Ebner, J. Allen 84 — Teams GIRLS GOLF: Front Row: K. Drummond, T. Barton, C. Lewis, C. Lewis Second Row: S. Atwater, S. Atwater, K. Lindberg Third Row: L. Hyland, J. Johnston, L. Luther Back Row: Coach D. Seifert, B. Jahnke, E. Musak WRESTLING: Front Row: L. Yen, C. Colburn, J. Uapas, P. Mitchell, R. Townsend, N. Schaefauer, R. Shaich, S. Furtzetzer, M. Munn, T. Stanley Middle Row: B. Miller, R. Schafer, T. Small, S. Sharp, R. Gillete, R. Eaves, T. Pahme, T. Barret, T. Small, R. Genadek,). Dahlheimer, Back Row: Coach B. Smith, Coach P. Marfiz, J. Osgood, T. Anderson. T. Miller, D. Osterhus, J. Pesek, C. Ward. M. Mata, P. Morgan, L. Bandemer Teams — 85 Organizations make life easier and more enjoyable. Involvement in them creates the feeling of unity for the members. The friendships made are valued, and constant contact with these people makes life more exciting and enjoyable. 4 I fl SNOlIVZINVOaO NHS Activity Grows The National Honor Society became a more active and substantial organization at Cooper than it has been in past years. The society became more involved by co-sponsoring an informational program in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) with the Site Council. The idea for this came from a National Honor Society convention which lasted a week long at Moorhead State which the officers attended during the spring of 1986. Because of what may nave been perceived as the sensitive nature of the subject matter and in order to prepare students and parents, the Society and Site Council sent notifications about the program to parents. Consisting of three phases, the first phase involved an informational program given for the teachers; the second phase consisted of a community presentation, and the third phase was the presentation for the students. Media interest was high because the AIDS program of this scope was the first in the state. The Society also continued its interest survey by polling sophomores during their social studies classes. The results of this survey were used to place students in possible academic clubs, such as the French Club and the Math Club, and athletic clubs, such as a Hunting and Fishing Club and a Volleyball Club. Officers, president, Angie Lee; vice president, Tom Evans; secretary, Lisa Luther, and treasurer Terri Savoye met frequently during eighth hour to work on the survey, the AIDS program, and a possible tutoring program which was turned over to the counselors because it never seemed to get off the ground. H. M. Hummel advised the Society with the help of assistant principal, John Lloyd. The group began the school year with a Halloween dance in order to raise funds for future activities. The NHS used the proceeds to pay for Reverend Ernie Mancini to be the guest speaker at the induction ceremony on March 9. The society also sponsored a scholarship for two Society members who were chosen by the faculty advisers of NHS. The two representatives for Cooper were Steve Kahl and Lisa Luther, chosen to be the RCHS candidates for 450 national scholarships based on service, leadership, character, and scholarship. | The National Honor Society officers listen to guest speaker Ernie Mancini's call for young people to excel in academic and sports. — Before giving her speech, Angie Lee lights the candle of scholarship. 88 — National Honor Society ■mr NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. Back Row: G Mimick, J. Pearson, K. Gincart, M. Dohmeier, J. Davis, E. McCloud, T. Loyd, C. Harris, S. Hegstad, M. Kelly, O. Ansari, P. Bargelim. C Swanson, J. Schersligt, A. Lee, G. Swenson, D. Smith, A. Shelly, S. Botzet, P. Young-quist, D. Reitmeier, |. Freitag, R. Biggs, C Potter, C. Pakonen, C. Bannerman, J. Quisberg, C. Beck, T. Evans, D. Kaufmann, Third Row: P. Seavey, L Sandeen, C. Lantz, ). Shaw, D. Chapman, M. Benson, S. Morris, C. Hendricks, S. Leonardson, T. McNeil, R. Carter, S. Johnson, D. Osterhus, A. Pfeiffer. I Kohnen, S. Nord, L. Hyland, J. Yunker, C. Runke, J. Waddington, C. Black, L. Wald, D. Smith, L. Schmidt, M. Degidio, J. Allen, T Anderson, T. Savoye, K. Drummond, S. Atwater Second Row: L. Luther, J. Swanson, C. Lindley, J. Osier, C. Arneson, B. Pederson. I Olson, L. Connelly, K. Kubic, N. Gossard, T. Chi, E. Skogrartd, M. Rupert, J. Dobson, S. Smith, L. Egli, J. Fellbaum, J. Choi, J. Fellbaum, S. Hawes, S. Kahl, C. Hels, B. Labeque, L. Erickson, M. Galajda, L. Ngyuen, S. At-waterr First Row: A. Lee, K. Lindberg, L. Soderberg, W. Waszut, H. Traver, K. Kirkbride, C. Rudolph, T. McLellan, J. Ruegsegger, M. Walen, S. Sutterer, K. Knott, K. Lason, P. Devine, K. Dalen, A. Alt, S. Brame, K. Krouger, T. Nynas, L. Kohnen, S. Dunleavy, A. Fitzer, D. Albus, D. Gaunitz, H. Craig 89 Council Undergoes Changes Student Council gave students an opportunity to voice ideas and concerns on current school policy and passed resolutions that incorporated some of these ideas into current policies such as open seating during pep fests and season passes to sports events. Comprised of a representative and an alternate from each homeroom, the Council met every other week to discuss issues that students thought the administration should examine more closely. The Council covered a variety of issues, ranging from awarding letters in debate and declam, to building a shed for the parking lot attendant to making season sports' passes available to the study body, to the age-old problem of the school's parking policy. Students on the Council learned what the parking lot attendant was paid for and tried to further assist the attendant by passing a resolution to build the attendant a per- manent shed and supplying him with a radio, so that he could be in contact with the school office at all times to reduce the number of truancies. When Keith Haskell, the attendant for the first part of the year, did not return for the second half, the issues tended to become moot. The Council also discussed and passed a resolution concerning open seating during pep fests, which the administration tried before winter break. The Council also underwent a series of articles and editorials criticizing the Council's alleged unsuccessful attempts at changing school policy. The articles also advised the Council to reorganize and change themselves before they try to change standing school policy. The Council reacted to the advice of the articles and appeared to reshape some of the Council attitudes. These changes began simply with common courtesy to other Council members by standing up while speaking and respectfully listening while others were talking in order to get the business of past weeks done quickly, therefore, enabling the Council to work on new and pending issues. Seniors Tom Evans and Kris Lason served as president and vice president, and junior Nicole Fosse served as secretary. A change occurred in the administration's representative. Principal Arlene Breckenridge worked with the Council instead of assistant principal Jerome Jackson: she promised to appear the first fifteen minutes of every meeting to relay the administration's views on resolutions passed by the Student Council. Since Don Blore continued as adviser, so did his Student Council's constitution. Blore said relations between students and the administration have been good. He also said, The Council gives students experience in persuading peer groups, respectful listening to political opponents, and the democratic process. I Tom Evans and Kris Lason meet with Don Blore after passing a resolution on the student parking lot in the recent Student Council meeting. — Assistant principal John Lloyd talks to senior Student Council members about having graduation on Cooper's athletic field. Student Council I JUNIOR CLASS CABINET: Treasurer, A. Underberg; president, C. Hebig; secretary, M. Bernstrom; and vice president, M. Evans. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: treasurer, A. Alt; Secretary, J. Archambo; vice president, C. Arneson; and presi-ent, J. Allen. Officers Organize Prom can be the biggest event during a person's high school career. The Junior class Cabinet made sure that everything went just right for that special night. The Junior Class Cabinet consisted of a representative and an alternate elected from each homeroom. The officers were president, Cynthia Hebig; vice president, Mark Evans; secretary, Mary Bernstrom; and treasurer, Amy Underberg. Hebig said she wanted to be an officer because, I would like to see Prom improved. Last year the band, the food, and the organization was terrible. I would like to have a greater input about the band and the general way Prom is run. The cabinet met once a month until specialized committees were established. The committees included music, ticket sales, decorations, publicity, fund raising, and the Grand March. The separate committees met once a month and more frequently as Prom drew closer. The committees were each supervised by a faculty member. In order to partially cover the cost of Prom, fund raising started with a computer match with plans to sell balloon-o-grams and candy later during the year. Prom became one of many memories made during the high school years. Reunions nelp people greet friends they haven't seen in years and remember events that occurred in high school. The senior class officers took the responsibility of organizing ideas for upcoming reunions. The officers: president, Joann Allen; vice president, Cathy Arneson, secretary, Jennifer Archambo; and treasurer, Arlene Alt met during the year forming ways to make the 1987 class have enjoyable future reunions. They also organized a mini-reunion for the class of 1986 on December 19. All students received invitations to participate, and they found out what the graduates had been doing the past year. Archambo said, I'm glad that I am one of the senior class officers because I feel that later on I will have helped our class by organizing our reunions. Class Cabinets —91 AkYu.v. r5uTT — Jodi Lehmann and Rachelle Smith conduct a question and answer session about Brazil. 1 WORLD CITIZENS CLUB: Front Row: G. Hendriks, B. Lebecque, T. Johanson, B. Jacobson, M. Reckdahl, adviser. Second Row: K. Nathe, C. Arneson, R. Smith, J. Zeaman. Third Row: M. Hussey, L. Soderberg, L. Egli, N. Shakelford. Fourth Row: J. Lehmann, P. Bargellini, J. Anderson. Fifth Row: W. Espinosa, M. Vargas. Not Pictured: C. Black, K. Choi, J. Freitag, J. Hanrehan, D. Hasch, K. Kantorowicz,). Kohnen, T. Nelson, N. Norn, N. Norn, N. Norn, A. Olson, B. Pederson, I. Schone, S. Sutterer, K. Wagamon, W. Waszut, J. Yunker. 92 — World Citizens Club Club Explores Culture I t's a club which brings Cooper students and foreign exchange students a better understanding of their cultures ' said eleven-year adviser, Marti Reckdahl, of the World Citizen's Club. She felt that the World Citizen's Club is a positive experience for foreign exchange students, because they always have a place to go to learn more about the United States. In the past, Cooper sponsored students from countries such as Norway, Japan, Australia, and Sri Lanka. President Ben Jacobson who spent two years in Turkey said, The club consisted of about 30 members and met every other Wednesday throughout the year. Raising money helped cover some of the traveling costs of the foreign exchange students. A fundraising movie in February in conjunction with Black History Month met a portion of the expenses. This proved successful in past years, and the club continued the tradition. In addition to fundraisers, the club set aside time for social events. At a Halloween party. Pier Bargellini said, The party was okay, but there could have been more girls there. — Cathy Arneson and Pier Bargellini listen intently while fellow students discuss traveling to Germany. World Citizens Club — 93 —. — Laughing, Jonas Andersson finds World Area Studies amusing. —• Gabry Hendriks reflects upon the differences between life in Holland and life in America, before her early return to her home country. 1 Jonas Andersson and the other foreign exchange students bring greetings from their respective countries during coronation. 1 J — Impressed by modern technology. Wady Espinosa tries to lift a high-tech calculator from the locker of an unsuspecting student. 94 — Feature World Travellers Gain The five fo-eign exchange students all agreed that they wanted to live in this country for a year. Benedecte Les-becque said that she always wanted to come see what America was really like, but she found life here much the same as at home in Belgium. All foreign exchange students enjoyed the extra-curricular activities associated with American schools. Jonas Andersson said, ''If you wanted to play hockey in Sweden, you had to go out and join a private group. Here it is more fun because you know the people much more. A disadvantage all foreign exchange students commented on involved the strictness at Cooper. In Costa Rica, we could come and go as we pleased, never worrying about passes or tardiness, Wady Espinosa said. Here it's like a jail. Andersson agreed and said his school day fluctuated from day to day, never having a set time to start each morning. Gabry Hendriks, from Holland, noticed a big difference in foods consumed. She thought Americans included a lot of bread in their diets while Hollanders eat more meat. Hendriks also was overwhelmed with the affordability of fast food. She said that at home teenagers usually go out for a cup of coffee because they cannot afford a full meal. Pier Bargellini found it hard to adjust to helping out with meal preparations. He said, In Italy, my mom is the only cook and everything was homemade. Here I had to learn how to make food in the microwave. Rewards One difference is that there is no drinking age in any of the countries from which the foreign exchange students hail. Andersson said that drinking had never been a problem in his country. Each of the foreign exchange students had many positive comments to make about the United States. Hendriks, though, felt homesick around November and returned to Holland. She said, I've enjoyed the time I've spent here, but it's time to go back. On the other hand, the rest of the students planned to stay through the year. Espinosa, who has already graduated from his high school in Costa Rica had this to say to all future seniors, Have fun your senior year. It's great. Feature — 9S Chess Has High Hopes Coached by Doug Andrus, the chess team played good chess defeating both Armstrong and Benilde High school. The team worked hard throughout the season to prepare for both the state and national tournaments, held in April. The team belonged to the Northwest Division of the Twin Cities High School Chess League, along with Armstrong, Benilde, and St. Louis Park High Schools. Each of these teams competed against each other in the fall and winter; and later, depending on their success, advanced to the state and national tournaments which were open tournament, meaning that anyone may attend. The National tournament usually took place in an eastern state rather than a midwestern state because of the higher population and greater interest in the game. The seven-member team met every Tuesday at Highview. There they challenged each other to strengthen their already well-developed skills. Luke Wiisanen, Joel Mikolich, and Dave Hericks were said by Andrus to be the top three players on the team. The other members were Eric Wiisanen, Doug Jones, Jim Henderson, and Tim S. Chi, all of whom play very well. A good chess player, said Andrus, is one who likes to concentrate and can always plan ahead two or three steps, whether it's during a game, at a job, or in an education. — Concentrating on his next move, Tim Chi tries to avoid the pressure on his king and queen. CHESS: Front Row: E. Wiisanen, T. Chi Back Row: J. Mikolich, L. Wiisanen, D. Andrus 96 — Chess Debators Voice Ideas 1 Gerald Mimick rehearses his speech before recording it on tape for the judges RESOLVED: The federal government should implement a comprehensive long term agricultural policy in the United States. was the national debate topic, with which the ten active debators dealt over the year. Coached by Don Blore, participants in the debate program developed negative and affirmative viewpoints on the resolution. The affirmative team consisted of sophomores Ann Gupta, Heidi Kuns, Jane Skelenikka, Rick Brown, and juniors Neil Krasnoff and Jon Hunt. The negative team consisted of sophomores Adam Krasnoff, Doug Jones, Kim Kantorowicz and junior Jason Zeamon. The team competed from October to January. The affirmative team of juniors Neil Krasnoff and Jon Hunt remained undefeated from October to December, which involved seven rounds of debates with other teams. The change that occurred was that the debators did not have jobs so they were able to come to practices, said Blore. The team practiced Monday through Thursday after school for two hours. The debate team supported the Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy radio script contest. Four Robbinsdale winners developed four-minute speeches on the theme, The Challenge of American Citizenship. These students, Gerald Mimick, Jon Kohnen, Heidi Kuns, and Kim Kantorowicz, recorded their speeches on tapes which judges evaluated, and judging the speeches on content and delivery chose Gerald Mimick as first place winner from Robbinsdale Cooper. These recorded messages were broadcast by local radio stations near Veteran's Day. | DEBATE: Front Row: H. Kuns, A. Gupta, K. Kantorowicz, J. Skelenikka Back Row: R. Brown, A. Krasnoff, J. Hunt, N. Krasnoff, J. Zeamon, D. Jones — Voice of Democracy winners Gerald Mimick, Jon Kohnen, Heidi Kuns, Kim Kantorowicz displayed their pride in successfully meeting The Challenge of American Citizenship. Debate — 97 98 — Declamation Students Learn To Speak Declamation, made up of about 75 students and 5 coaches, served as a popular outlet from regular school life. This extra curricular speech program, often called Declam, enhanced student's ability to speak in front of people. Students had 11 categories to choose from, ranging from a carefully thought out original speech to researching topics on current issues for extemporaneous speaking. Many students took Declam for personal achievement. Stephanie Hawes, a junior, said, I joined Declam because my sister was in it, and I thought it would be fun to speak in front of people. The coaching team was made up of Pat Felth, Jan Kuretsky, Jeff Phillips, Julia Rask, and headed by Phyllis Kromer. Kromer said that she had been involved with Declam for twenty-nine years and, I still enjoy seeing the students perform through positive competition. The more popular categories in Declam include Serious Prose Interrelation, Serious Drama Interpretation, erious Poetry Interpretation, and Humorous Interpretation. These categories consist of reciting a selection of published poetry or dramatic dialogue under eight minutes. Many students enjoyed these categories because they could concentrate their attention on one particular piece. The challenge in the Storytelling, Extemporaneous Reading, and Extemporaneous Speaking categories was that the speakers drew three strips out of a hat and chose the subject. In Storytelling, the speaker had to know the basic plot to many stories and tell them from memory. In Extemporaneous Reading, the same applied. Extemporaneous Speakers wrote a carefully thought out written speech and presented it in a maximum of six minutes. In the category of Great Speeches, students took a popular speech, recited specific parts and concluded with an analysis of how the speech pertains to today. Original Oratory, in contrast to Great Speeches, allowed students to create their own speech while using quotes from similar speeches. The Discussion division spoke for itself. A group of up to eight students rationalized a topic and possible solution to it. They were graded individually and as a group. Creative Expression was the most versatile of all the divisions. The contestants were given eight minutes to demonstrate creativity using pantomime, impersonation, storytelling, or any combination of the above. Through these categories, students participated in festivals throughout the spring with an opportunity to compete in the State Speech Contest. - | DECLAMATION: Front Row: K. Jones, M. Magrath, C. Hels, S. Schultz, J. Carlson Back Row: C. Borman, S. Vollmer, K. Pakonen, L. Olson. M Stic kney, D. Webber, |. Kohnen, W. Waszut, C. Cook. J. Franke, B. Lebecque. - DECLAMATION: Front Row:S. Smith, C. Nuccio. Back Row: R. Biggs. S. Hawes, A. loppa, A. Gupta, K. Kantorowicz. D. Kaufmann. K. Leung. R. Brown. - J DECLAMATION: Front Row: C. Sviehel. H. Kuns, |. Zeaman, C. Black, T. Nelson. DECLAMATION: J. White, S. Corse, S. Path, K. Beach, S. Sutterer, O. Ansari. Paper Speaks Its Mind Controversy was prominently featured in the Quill, from the left-overs from last year's proposed schedule change to the changes in graduation, notably robes. The paper expanded coverage with seven pages. The sports page became more in-depth in February with a new sports viewpoint by Chris Cook. The articles were geared more toward individual athletes as opposed to teams. The Alliance Church of the Open Door became a hot topic on the opinion page. “Parrot Cove by Corey Hels was a popular return to the feature page. Political cartoons by Hels and Jon Hunt clearly displayed their pointed views. Increased photography and student views made the paper even more popular than last year's All-Minnesota and All-American paper. Readers were informed about Highview, the drug problem, the schedule change, E. J. Cooper's 90th birthday, graduation gowns, the hoofers, the plays, sports activities, ever-oppressing fund raisers, school groups. upcoming shows, new albums, the depressing AIDS epidemic, visiting celebrities, the soccer team's play for state. Student Council plans, recent rock concerts, professional wrestling extravaganzas, Prom plans, education in Sweden, new teachers, what friends did over the summer, the new administration, and what they want the student to do as well as, especially, how the students felt about it. From editor-in-chief, Paul Putnam, the school learned of social causes such as “Puppy Power and the yuppies at KQRS. He also reviewed the mind-wrenching movie Platoon, and he planned the layout and the trendy graphics. Headed by adviser and writing veteran, Vern Hollister, The Quill informed students, hopefully prompting them to think and take a stand by writing that important letter to the editor. The Quill became the embodiment of the first amendment through allowing the students to speak their minds. NEWSPAPER STAFF: Front Row: J. Pearson, K. Drummond, K. Knott, D. Webber, K. Lason, D. VanTassel, C. Black, C. Hels, M. Markovich, V. Hollister Middle Row: M. Hussey, S. Atwater, M. Carter, A. Hoekstra, C. Cook, P. Putnam, D. Smith, J. Melby, B. Jahnke, L. Luther, T. Nelson Back Row: R. Carter, O. Ansari, L. Hyland, J. Scherschligt, A. Fesenmeier, J. Hunt, T. Blockey, D. Sandberg 100— Newspaper — Corey Hels and Kris Lason consult each other as they work on a newspaper paste-up. I— Paul Putnam contemplates his editorial on the Student Council. 1 Taking a break from newspaper work, David Webber exercises to relieve the stress of a late deadline. Newspaper — 101 Deadlines Fly by Staffers Organization and hard work aided the Yearbook staff in meeting their deadlines with reasonable ease. Creating early dates for deadlines encouraged most staffers to complete their work before the mailing date. This method did not always work, however, because of a few section editors who either, had too much to do, and fell behind, or, thought this was a fake deadline, and chose not to work. The arrival of the publishing company representative occasionally caught the editors off-guard. One particularly stressful deadline was finished only 15 minutes before she appeared. She made minor corrections and clarifications before the pages went to the post office to be mailed to the publisher. The book used more artwork than in years past. The cover, designed by Art Editor, Corey Hels, aptly represented the much debated theme. Time Flies. Time certainly did fly for the staff. By the time the final deadline arrived, the first seemed only a vague memory; and when the books arrived in May, most staffers did not remember the long hours and hard work they had put into it. The format for the book changed slightly when the editors chose to group the sports team photos at the end of the section. They also rearranged the order of the sections. After a few days, which seemed like a few months spent by the editors at the Taylor Publishing Company Seminar at St. John's University in June, the editors decided they had much hard work ahead. The seminar consisted of four excruciating days which were supposed to represent a true deadline. New ideas were presented and the best became part of the Talons. The staff, though, feeling somewhat maligned by segments of the student body and certain administrators for their extra privileges and their need to run the school purposefully strived to create a book that would appease all people involved in the school. The feeling of pride when the book arrived proved to the rebels in room 301 that the work they did was really worth it. TALONS: Front Row: J. Gustafson, A. VanDusen, C. Lindley, K. Tessman, A. Lee, L. Wald, V. Reynolds, P. Seavey Middle Row: R. Carter, S. Brame, K. lindberg, J. Kohnen, G. Mimick, A. Alt, T. Savoye, E. Rautio, J. Fellbaum, J. Choih, J. Fellbaum, S. Hawes, T. Johnson, S. Atwater Back Row: R. Biggs, C. Hels, T. Schooley, J. Osier, K. Nathe, C. Cook, A. Olson, D. Mundale, P. Putnam, Adviser V. Hollister, D. Kauf-mann, E. Skogrand, S. Schultz Not Pictured: J. Yunker 102 — Yearbook f— looking over an editor's shoulder, Katie Tessman learns how to do a yearbook layout. f Underclassman assistant Jean Fellbaum plays drums in band. Most staff members were active in other school activities, as well as the yearbook. — Angie Alt concentrates on typing Marching Band copy in order to get it done as soon as possible. Yearbook —103 1 Paula Holmberg holds up a bag of candy kisses the District 287 students gave the choir as a thank you for the choir's performance for them. SELECT CHOIR: Front Row: P. Holmberg, director. L. Wald, D. Smith, K. Kirkbride, W. Waszut, J. Groschen, D. Disted, J. Stump, J. Campbell, C. Fraser, S Smith, S. Hastings, L. Luther, C. Besch Second Row: D. Albus, J. folicour, C. Arver, L. Rudd, P. Morgan, L. Bandemer, L. Montour, M. O’Rielly, H. Fuhrmann, K Lindberg. M. Estlund Third Row: K. Richardson, S. Hughes, L. Young, J. Ruddy, M. 8lakeley, B. Jacobson, S. Simonson, S. Mueller, A. Saumer, H. Gossard, E Skogrand, T. Granger, P. Hagen, A. Cronen Fourth Row: M. Walen, K, Tessman, S. Brame, K. Burns, D. Osterhus, K. Baribeau, D. Wills, J. Scherschlight. J Kohnen, P. Moriarty, T. Ztesmer, C. Johnson. M. Adams, T, Hesse, B. lahnke, K. Burfeind, C. Connelly, J. Sawatsky Not Pictured: A. Van Dusen, V. Reynolds, I Overby 104 — Choirs Paula Holmberg directs ,he Select Cho.r as they |Xpare for their winter concert. Choir Comes Alive Select and Concert Choirs welcomed a new director. Paula Holmberg, after the departure of Richard Kloos. I really get along with Mrs. Holmberg. and she is a big improvement to our choir. said select choir member Julie Shirmacher. Select Choir is made up of seniors, juniors, and some sophomores. This is the first year some sophomores have been in Select Choir. They went to Chicago in May, as a choir trip. They sold cookies and pizza kits as a fundraiser. The Select Choir also participated in a large group contest at Jefferson competing with other choirs. Along with the Select Choir, the Concert Choir, made up mainly of sophomores, performed in three concerts: the winter concert in December, the spring concert in May, and the festival with Armstrong in February. Forming one choir, all Cooper and Armstrong choirs sang Schubert's Oratorio. The choir festival was sung beautifully, said Karen O'Reilly, mother of Select Choir member, Meg O'Reilly. A new addition to the winter concert, the women's ensemble, made up of fifteen women, sang two holiday songs. I really enjoy singing with this group of people, said Janice Sawatsky, a member of the women's ensemble. Many of the choir members competed in soio ensemble contests at Mound Westonka in April. I have learned a lot from Mrs. Holmberg and competing, said sophomore Select Choir member, Ted Hesse. CONCERT CHOIR: Front Row: H. Austin, P Rattanasinh, C. Carrigan, T. Anderson, J. Sklenicka, M. Gibney, J. Bredemus, K. Kimball, F. Edunjobi, P. Holmberg Second Row: A. Joppa, J. Fischer, A. Bensen, L. Zetterwall,). Anderson, j. Halverson, T. Shearer, B. Marlin, A. Auge, Z. Hill, L. Gold, J. Christensen Third Row: K. Blanchard, R. Ahern, G. Farmer, S. Segner, T. Zastrow, 8. Bastien, D. Zezza, J. Gaunitz, R. Ver Wey, M. Hayek, G. Ramponi Not Pictured: B. De Young, H. Wold — Jason Scherschlight, Jon Kohnen, and Shawn Simonson study their music for Schubert's “Mass in G before their sectional. Choirs 105 Change in Direction Enhances Chambers (like the way our group communicates with each other while we sing ’ said junior Lisa Augustinack about Chamber Singers. This twenty-three member ensemble worked on many pieces to prepare for holiday concerts and school and community affairs. Chamber Singers, as well as the entire vocal program, underwent numerous changes brought about by Richard Kloos' successor, Paula Holmberg. In the past juniors and seniors in Select Choir were the only candidates to audition for Chamber Singers. Due to a lack of male members in choir, Holmberg asked four sophomores into the group. Another change involved giving credit for the class. Holmberg said, Chamber Singers are a delight to work with because of their advanced musicianship and pleasant personalities. Attired in teal dress formals and black tuxedos, Chamber Singers presented a fashionable show. They performed at Riverplace and the Golden Valley Country Club, as well as several nursing homes and shopping malls. For the Homecoming coronation, however, they surprised the faculty and students by dressing in fifties style clothing singing Who Put the Bop and When I Fall in Love. They were also featured December 17 in an all-school presentation prior to winter break. Selections, chosen by Holmberg, ranged from madrigal to contemporary to vocal jazz. Andy Saumer's favorite piece was the King Singers Jingle Bells because, Even though it was the most challenging piece, it was the most rewarding to perform. — Waiting for a signal to cut off, Laura Weinzetl and Heidi Fuhrmann look to Holmberg for direction. I During one of their many hours of practice, tenors Shawn Simonson, Pat Moriarty, Ted Hesse and Mike Adams sing What Is This Fragrance. 106 — Chamber Singers Being a major component in the Chamber Singers' success, Paula Holmberg discusses arrangements for a Holiday concert. CHAMBER SINGERS: Front Row: H. Gossard, L. Luther, A. Saumer, L. Wald, S. Simonson, J. Sawatsky Second Row: B. Jacobson, C. Lindley, P. Moriarty, K. Lindberg, K. Kirkbride, M. Adams, H. Fuhrmann, T. Hesse Back Row: B. Bastian, B. |ahnke,T. Ziesmer, M. Walen, C. Johnson, L. Augustinack,). Kohnen, D. Smith Not Pictured: L. Weinzetl Chamber Singers — 107 Halls Come Alive With Sounds of Music Conductor James Berg described the 55-member orchestra as enthusiastic people who enjoy playing good music.” Since the string section: violins, violas, cellos, and basses, was the only section scheduled for eighth hour class, Berg worked mainly with them until three weeks before a concert, when the woodwinds, brass, and percussion sections were asked to come to rehearsals in order to put together the music for the concert. The orchestra performed on several occasions, beginning with Homecoming Coronation. The orchestra also performed at a Winter and Spring Concert with the other bands. The District Vocal and Orchestra Festival and the District 281 Orchestra Festival highlighted the performing season. The District Vocal and Orchestra Festival combined the choirs and orchestras of Cooper and Armstrong. They performed the Schubert Mass in G Major. The District 281 Orchestra Festival consisted of all or- chestra students from elementary school to the senior high schools. All students performed together, with younger students playing easier parts, written out by the directors. The second semester orchestra students saw the birth of the Chamber Orchestra, comprised of violas, violins, cellos, and basses. Many members of the orchestra participated in the Region 6AA Solo and Ensemble Contest, which occurred in the spring. The soloists and ensembles prepared music which they presented to judges. The judges critiqued them and awarded some of the performers stars for superior performances. Some students extended their musical interests beyond class participation. Orchestra students, Kris Lindberg, Lisa Luther, Kris Pakonen, Chuck Johnson, Tammy Johanson, and Gerald Mimick participated in the top symphony of the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony. Others participated in the orchestra for the musical which required many hours of donated time. ORCHESTRA: Front Row: C. Mimick, S. Corse, D. Shufelt, T. Johnson, K. Pakonen, K. Lindberg. L. Wald, A. Wehler, E. Aho Second Row: T. Choi, J. Henderson, S. Pant, C. Johnson, A. Tessmer. K. Burns, A. Olson, 8. Jahnke, S. Atwater, M. O'Reilly, L. Luther, A. Clendennen, T. Hanna Third Row: J. Fellbaum, K. Drummond. A. Alt, H. Fuhrmann, L. DeBord. D. Clarkin, N. Kopp, J. Jagerson, C. Rabe, S. Hauser. B. Moretter Fourth Row: K. Hanson, J. Murto, S. Billey, J. Osgood, J. Harrington, D. Osterhus, S. DesBIes, R. Beaty. J. Kaintz 108 — Orchestra I Playing an A string, Lisa Wald tunes her violin. I! Sherry Gorse shows Jennifer Henderson how to finger a note found in Carol of the Bells. 1J— James Murto concentrates on his music in the William Tell Overture. — After five measures of rest, Gerald Mimick comes in on violin entry. Orchestra 109 Band Goes on the Run As the times changed, so did the Marching Band. Two seniors, Brenda Jahnke and Lisa Luther, led and directed the band during the pre-game and half-time shows, which adviser, Roger Thompson, choreographed and announced. We had a fun season. The band accomplished more than it has in past years; and, yes, that was a crocodile that we made out on the field, said Brenda jahnke. Another change the Marching Band underwent was the addition of two junior baton twirlers, Ann Van Dusen and Jodi Gustafson. Van Dusen and Gustafson choreographed their own routines to the Marching Band's music. They twirled fire batons, which brought more excitement to the half-time shows. All of the half-time shows were designed and written by adviser, Thompson, with the exception of the last show, called the Senior Show, which was designed and directed by senior band members. Each half-time show had a different theme prepared by Thompson, such as Pep Band Favorites, Liberty Weekend, and Showtime. The band ended its season with the traditional Marching Band concert which included much of the music that the silks, the baton twirlers, and the Cooperettes twirled and danced to during the past season. MARCHING BAND: front tow: C Botman. S Gondershaus, M Kotval M Nolond. C Johmon, S Kopp. P Bteyer. I. Undquht Second tow: H. Kun . I Dowd, | lorgrmon. T. Becker. K luskey. A BeUt. L Scottm . 8. Falk. M O’Reilly. K. Dalen Third tow: M McGrath.) fHRuum. K. Hvode. A JarYyen. R Mattcon. K Beech, T. May. I. Zettecwral, T. Ijrwn R Lbner fourth Row: O. Clariun. M Dergiv S Zieyler. A Peanon, R. KM. | Mrcketch. C. Swhet. N. Kopp, T. Becker. M. Sufferer fifth tow: C. Packcoen, R Smith. M BUkety. C. Robbe. D Mundale. B Moretter, £. 8erg. A Obon. K. taUman. D. Owertius, N KracnoM. 8, Jahnke MARCHING BAND: Front Row: G. Bloom, L Grimaldi. K. Konlorowitz, S. Atwater, T. Galka. S. Atwater. M. Traver, W. Pedervort. H. Fuhrmann, Second Row: |. Knutson, S. Hawes, J. Fellbaum, S. Vollmer, Pcarman. C. Johnson, K. Drummond, M. Charbonneau, I. Luther Third Row: J. Fellbaum. T. LeBrun, J. Quisberg, C. Bannerman.). Hanauska, J. Hunt, A. Lee, B. Johnson, 8. Hatten Fourth Row. S. Nord, C. Rudolph, A Anderson, T. Burns, N, Fosse, |. Osgood. S. Billey, T. Jacobson. C. Potter, A Olson. J. Jagerson, D. Wells —. Majorettes Brenda Jahnke and Lisa Luther wait for Thompson's signal to start the school song. 110 — Marching Band Jazz Gets Top Talent Roger Thompson made the jazz Band unique by choosing upbeat jazz songs which ranged from television show themes and movie soundtracks to famous pieces by Scott Joplin and Glen Miller, such as R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A., Black Magic Woman, and Meet a Cheetah. The Jazz Band consisted of brass, saxophone, and rhythm sections. Any accomplished musician in the other bands who played one of these instruments could be in Jazz Band, which rehearsed twice during the week and after school every Friday. The Jazz Band played at the Snow Days pep fest, and band concerts, and accompanied the band on its annual band trip this year to Winnipeg, Canada, during Memorial Day weekend. Most of the band members were experienced musicians. Almost everyone in Jazz Band had had at least five years of musical instruction. Student participation in Jazz Band was voluntary. The Jazz Band rarely attracted people with little musical experience due to the difficulty of the music. As Thompson said, The music is not easy. J Jon Harrington counts five measures of rest before his trombone entrance. J 1 — Jay Jagerson tightens his embrochure as he hits his high notes during a solo. — Jon Snyder takes a break during Nick Kopp’s trumpet solo at Jazz Band practice. Jazz Band — til Band Surprised by Change in Trip Instead of a trip only for the two performing bands, tne seniors and juniors were surprised when director Roger Thompson announced, to their amazement, that the trip in 1987 would be a Marching Band trip. The change was made so that the Marching Band could participate and compete in the Lion's Parade in Winnipeg, Canada, during the Memorial Day weekend. In order to pay for the trip, band members sold Happenings books, fruit, and cheese. The band provided students with the opportunity to develop musical talents; due to the varied ability or the musicians, the three main bands. Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band directed by Thompson, and Concert Wind Ensemble directed by Don Spangler gave an outlet for each ability level. In order to participate, students must have at least a year's experience, though most band members nave been playing an instrument since fifth grade. In order to be placed in the select bands. Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Wind Ensemble, students auditioned, the most skillful being placed in Symphonic Wind Ensemble. The Symphonic Band, in addition to its regular per-formances, participates in the Regional State Large Group Music Contest. Its members are also encouraged to participate in the Region 6AA Solo and Ensemble Contest, since Thompson requires a solo for a fourth quarter grade. Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Wind Ensemble are required to participate in Marching Band and attend five Pep Band performances while participation by the Concert Band is voluntary. Pep Band, a conglomeration of all three bands, played at six boys' basketball games, two girls' basketball games, two hockey games, and most of the winter pep fests. Although playing an instrument requires long hours of practice, students felt that band was a rewarding experience. Flutist Meg O'Reilly said, I enjoy the challenge. Thompson described the spirited young people from Symphonic Band as Wonderful. and added, If they settle down, they'll be pretty good. Many band members extended their musical interest beyond band courses offered in school and participated in the Orchestra directed by James Berg, making up the woodwind, brass, and percussion sections. Some played in Jazz Band directed by Thompson, others in the orchestra for the musical. Outside of school, some band members performed with the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony, and still others played for the Robbinsdale City Band. I — Practicing clarinet scales from a technique book by Fussel, Kim Drummond warms up before class begins. J Mozart's Impressario, which is difficult for flutes, causes Beth Falk to concentrate on her music. 112 —Band CONCERT WIND ENSEMBLE; Front Row: B. Falk, L Scotting, T. LeBrun, K. Kontorowitz. L. Forsythe, P. Bryer, K. Huftda, M. Blakeley, C. Rudolph, H. Runs Second Row: T. Johnson, W. Pederson, J. Borman, M. Kotval, M. McGrath, T. Larson, D. Tvedt, N. Krasnoff, T. Jacobson, J. Fellbaum, C. Borman Third Row: S. Nord. A. Anderson, E. Pearman, S. Ziegler, S. Gordhammer, K. Long, D. Dwyer, T. Becker. A. Lee, S. Gundershaug. D. Adair, M. Sutterer, D, Wells, K. Eastman, R, Mattson Fourth Row: M. Nesiund, C. Johnson, J. Knutson, M, Charboneau, R. Kivi, T. Cole, J. Hanauska, D. Mundale, C. Butterfield, D. Spangler CONCERT BAND: Front Row: T. Galka, E. Berg, M. Charboneau, I. Lindquist, D. Nordness, T. Patnode, T. Matuska, K. Newman Second Row: I. Zetterwahl, L. Leistiko, C. Anderson, R. Syzman, E. Negri, C. Houda, M. Buckingham, H. Austen, B. Harvey, R. Cooms Third Row: A. Ring, K. Broberg, M. Schmita, L. Grimaldi, J. Went, B. Johnson, J. Danielson, T. Tyson, M. Balcom Fourth Row: A. Sollberg, S. Parenteau, S. Suhr, S. Osterhus, N. Mortenson, R. Thompson — After being rated on their sectionals Michelle Charboneau and Eric Berg play first clarinet in Concert SYMPHONIC. WIND ENSEMBLE: Front Row: J. Mellbaum, K, Drummond, A. Alt, A. Olson, R. Smith, K. Dalen, B. Jahnke, M. O'Reilly. S. Atwater, L. Luther Second Row: K. Beach, M. Dargis, D. Gauntiz, H. Fuhrmann, N. Fosse, I. DeBrod, C. Sviehl, R. Ebner, S. Hawes. K. Luskey, A. Gibson, S. Atwater, H. Traver Third Row: S. Vollmer, A. Janzen, A. Pearson, C. Bannerman, C. Potter, C. Rabe, J. Jagerson. S. Hauser, B. Moretter, M. Bloom, J. Mickolai, D. Clarkin, S. Kopp, N. Kopp, D. Osternus Back Row: J. Fellbaum, S. Billey. J. Osgood, J. Ftunt, J. Harrington. R. Thompson Band. Band 113 Dancers Gain Spirit After starting the year with twenty-five girls, the danceline slowly declined to thirteen dancers. Conflicting attitudes between the girls caused the drop in numbers. Suzy Merwin and Linda Fahlin became captains mid-season after Myra Malmberg and Pam Morgan left the line. We were sorry to see the girls go, but it made those of us on the squad closer. said Kelly Erickson. Filled with many performances, the Cooperettes' season kept the dancers very busy. They performed at five home football games, five pepfests, five parades, and the Marching Band concert. They also performed during the summer at the Terrace Mall. The Cooperettes competed in four dance competitions and five parades. They placed third at a contest at the University of Wisconsin Stout in Menomonie and won first place in the Crosby Parade during the summer. The danceline practiced for two hours every morning starting at 6:00 during the summer, and every morning before school. Adviser Judy Fahlin also attended these practices. The practices seemed to get earlier and earlier every day, said Vickie Benson. During the practices, the girls learned and choreographed their own routines. When making a dance the captains took ideas from all of the dancers and incorporated them into the routines. Then the dancers learned, practiced, and polished the dances. It takes us about five practices to make up a routine, said Erickson. To raise the money necessary for contest entries and the materials for costumes which they made themselves, they worked at fundraising all year. They started by selling candy and flowers and highlighted the year with the annual Jack-of-Hearts dance during Snow Days week. COOPERETTES: Front Row: S. Merwin, T. Figueroa, S. Renz, K. Erickson, D. Kuns Back Row: L. Fahlin, T. Strouth, J. Keute, L. Forsythe, V. Benson 114 — Cooperettes I The Cooperettes attempt to synchronize their kicks. — While making a chain with the other Cooperates. loelle Keute makes sure she is straight with the line. — — Suzy Merwin and Dana Kuns lift their hats in a salute to a responsive student body. I — — During Shake, Rattle, and Roll, Sharyn Renz, dressed in a fifties outfit, kicks during a drum solo. Cooperettes —115 They've Got Spirit! My summer days would not have been the same without summer morning practice,” said fall squad captain, Tara Johnson. During these practices, which started at 6:30, each squad worked on perfecting their jumps, mounts, and cheers. I've made a lot of new friends from the time I was a sophomore on B-squad to now,” said junior Christine Fraser. In addition to practicing during the summer, the cheerleaders gave Robbinsdale a preview of their cheerleading skills in the whiz Bang Days parade. The A-squad also went to camp at the University of Minnesota to learn new cheers, mounts, and gymnastic skills. For greater spirit, the football and soccer squads joined as one. It was a neat change to cheer two sports in one season, said Kris Lason. Captains for the fall squad were Jeri Johnson and Tara Johnson, while Jodi Lehmann and Lori Soderberg led the basket- ball squad; Amy Blake and Debbie Drummond oversaw the wrestling squad; and Jen Johnson and Vicki Schnell captained the hockey squad. The B-squad, made up of sophomores had two different squads, one cheering fal and one cheering winter sports. I lik having the chance to cheer in the fall and b involved in something else during th winter, said Amy Heywood, member of th B-squad. Because uniforms and accessories cost « considerable amount, the cheerleader; sponsored many fundraisers, such as th« Mistletoe Dance and the flower sale foi Valentine's Day. The cheerleaders spent many schoo nights together making goodlucker signs fo the games to get the crowd going. Angi Ness said, Cheerleading becomes really fur when the crowd has fun cheering for the players; and we all have a good time workinj together.” — The fall cheerleaders make sure the crowd can read the message on the hoop as a final good luck for the players. . Ted Carlson breaks through the hoop while the cheerleaders cheer him on. I FALL SQUAD: K. Tessman, C. Pounds, J. Cambell, C. Fraser, K. Sognesand, D. Drummond, A. Blake, J. Johnson Net Pictured: K. McDonough, K. Lason, T. Johnson, B. Burner 116 —Cheerleaders I Co Orange Crush! Top Row: N. Muhammad, C. Coates Middle Row: L. Abel, C. Pounds, K. Sognesand, I Jessica Janschick smiles while she ends her first V. Schnell Bottom Row: D. Drummond, A. Blake, K. Hildahl, J. Johnson, J. Croschen cheer at the winter pep-fest. B-SQUAD FALL: Front Row: J. Schneider, J. Janschick, K. McClellan Second Row: M. Bruins, Captain S. Lien, Captain A. leywood Third Row: S. Berg Fourth Row: B. Goodwin, E. Vossen, M. Neslund, J. Adams, S. McDonald, S. Gordhamer, L. aulson Fifth Row: W. Peterson, H. Laurant, K. Stolhanske Cheerleaders — 117 — HOCKEY SQUAD: Front Row: J. Groschen Middle Row: V. Schnell, J. lohnson. K. Sognesand, K. Hildahf Back Row: L. Abel I B-SQUAD WINTER: Front Row: C. Buhrt, S. Berg, Captain J. Schneider, V. Hedican Second Row: J. lanschick, S. McDoungal, K McClellan, E. Vossen, W. Pederson. L. Paulson Third Row: K. Stolhanske. M, Neslund, M. Bruins, S. Gordhamer Back Row: I I aurant, Captain B. Goodwin, S. Lien 118 Cheerleaders I WRESTLING SQUAD: Front Row: N. Muhammad Middle Row: A. Blake, C. Pounds, D. Drummond Back Row: C. Coates — BASKETBAl L SQUAD: Front Row: S. Nuriddin, A. Ness, C. Arneson Middle Row: |. Lehmann, J. Pribnow Back Row: L. Soderberg Cheerleaders 119 Mascots Go Co-Ed V k A ascoting highlighted “ I my sophomore year. I 1 It brought out my in- ■ ▼ ■ ner personality, said Michelle McOmie about the mascot squad. McOmie's feelings are shared by the rest of the squad. Janelle Andersson said, I'm really happy that the whole squad gets along so well. At try outs, jeanene Howard, adviser, made an unusual change by adding John Larson, co-captain, and Troy Zeismer, making the team co-ed. Many people think it is a change for the better. I think it is really neat that guys can express their school spirit without being in sports, said senior Meg O'Reilly. Larson and Zeismer have developed and executed the idea of using signs to indicate to the crowd which cheer to do and to support the team with crowd cheers. Howard said, I really enjoy working with John and Troy. They have gr eat potential. The squad consisted of six very spirited people: three seniors, two juniors, and one sophomore. Amy Rumpza said, It is fun when the crowd shares the spirit with you. I enjoy seeing people join in, said Chris Besch. The mascots cheer at football, soccer, and basketball, and wrestling meets. I think it's great because you can get radical and no one cares, said Andersson in a show of spirit. The mascots appreciated the school support of the teams and the encouragement of the crowds. It is a nice change from the typical yelling I always hear at the games; they really seem to enjoy themselves! said junior Adam Lee. The mascot squad brought a new meaning to the word spirit. — Lurking beneath this costume, there may be a male mascot, something new to Robbinsdale Cooper's spirit squad. —Q— 1 MASCOTS: John Larson, Chris Besch, Janelle Andersson, Michelle McOmie. 120 Mascots Silks Change Their Look Silks, also known as flag twirlers, performed at several pepfests, sports events, and at the Marching Band Concert. Co-captains Kim Newman and Angie Gibson added dance movements and difficulty to the routines. In order to do this, the squad practiced every day during seventh hour and often found it necessary to schedule additional sessions before and after school. All the other silks agreed with Newman when she said, It's been hard work, but it's really been worth it. They each contributed ideas for the routines, but the captains made final decisions concerning what went into the routines. Because all nine girls on the squad were new to flag twirling, they purchased new flags and uniforms. To pay for these the silks sold candy, flowers, and warm fuzzies as fundraisers. — Angie Gibson executes a behind-the-back twirl during the Homecoming pep test. Silks 121 ! Amy Tessmer strikes a pose to show off the new-look of the Silks' uniforms. SILKS: C. Anderson. K. Newman. C. Nelson, T. Mutuska, B. Harvey. A. Gibson, T. Johnson. A, Tessmer I LANGUAGE LA8: Front Row: C. Huole, |. Dowd, L. Heinz, K. Leung Back Row: G. Oie. L. Starkweather, P Peterson. K. Reynolds. R . Nelson, K. Schroeder, S. Krampitz Aides Make Life Easy Much of the work at Cooper could not have been done without the help of the student aides. These students gave up their free periods to help keep everything running smoothly in the main office, the language lab, the Counseling and Career Center, the Audio Visual Department, the band room, and the Media Center. Aides in the main office checked attendance cards, filed tardy notices, sorted teachers' mail, distributed and wrote up absentee lists, and ran errands. Having a little more influence than the rest ot the students on how the school was run was one of their many privileges. The aides had a much harder job than most thought. As receptionist Jeanne Pribnow said, “The aides do a lot of work; we couldn't have gotten along without them. Language Lab aides distributed tapes to the students and kept the tapes organized to protect students from the culture shock that could result if a German I student should inadvertently re- - MEDIA CENTER: Front Row: T. Carling, C. Long, R. Morgan, E. Gleason, C. West, H. Nelson Second Row: J. Keute, S. Shorn, G. Ramponi, D. Morris, B. Sandberg, C. Gast Back Row: G. Bratfold, M. Lawrence, K. Eastman, J. Ohman, K. Brown ceive a French V tape. Aides in the Counseling and Career center answered phone calls from frantic parents, took and delivered messages. Filed pass fail slips, and made counseling appointments for anxiety-stricken students. Audio-visual aides delivered the all-important tapes, films, and filmstrips, along with the necessary mechanical equipment for their use. These were usea to enhance the usual classroom scene. Band aides copied missing music pieces and placed them in the correct folders, helping band director Roger Thompson free himself from details so that he could devote more time to directing. They also helped by running errands and organizing fund raisers, such as “Happenings Looks and fruit sales. Media Center aides distributed movies and magazines, as well as tapes for such classes as Humanities. They also restacked shelves and posted the ever-popular fine lists. 1 OFFICE: J. Franke, W. Williams, P. Schmidt, C. Schenkelberg, A. Johnson 122 —Aides ] AUDIO VISUAL: Front Row: M. Sevouir, C. Choin, C. Feyen Back Row: M. Dooley, R. Szyman, B. Jacobson, J. Larsen, S. Osterhus, S. 8erg, D. Osterhus J — COUNSELING: K. Gustafson, C. Kunza, A. Christenson Aides — 123 I DECA: Bottom Row: J. Backes, advisor, L. Dunn. J. Broman, T. Artz, T. Sporna, L. Erickson, 8. Berner, E. McGinty, K. Wagamon, L Taylor, C. Doran, T. Gagnon, adviser. Top Row: M. Iwanok, C. Anton, S. Stark, E. Richmond, T. Schwartz, E. Marsh, C. Hanson, V Schnell, M. Jenson, J. Eifert. M. Randall, K. Eastman. Not Pictured: R. Berg. I HEART: Front Row: M. Lenton, K. Carlson, S. Haider, S. Swenson, D. lien. Back Row: J. Heath, L. Sangl, D Sallman, P. Broberg, L. Hagen, J. Sundseth, S. Koskela, S. Manikowski, adviser. 124 — WorkGroups OE: Front Row: D. Nchotte. A. Remairz, R. Henegar, R. Windsor, A. SJama, S. Hughes Back Row: J. Tomasko, (. Schmidt, K. Kassera, S. Opitz, L. Johnson, J. Cassman, I. Adair, B. Storkamp HEART: Front Row: T. Ziesmer, A. Whitney, M. Keskilalo, Y. Descant, T. Williamson. Back Row: K. icKelvey, B. Jones, K. Hokanson, J. Anderson. J. Christian, M. Untiedt, M. Hussy, S. Manikowski, Iviser. HI T Front Row: L. Kuner, N. French, C. Jernberg, L. Perisian, K. Pope, G. Nardini, adviser. Back Row: ! Nielson, B. Gllfillan, J. Betland, D. Reinnert, C. McComas, B. Berggren, L. Broman, J. Griffin, B. I award. Work Adds Experience Students in co-op groups had education both in and out of school. The program was an example of business-school partnership in education. There were four cooperative education clubs in which students participated according to their interests: DECA (Distributive Education Club of America), OE (Office Experience), HI T (Health Industries Technology), and HEART (Home Economics and Related Training). The most active of the cooperative education clubs was DECA, advised by Tom Gagnon. The club consisted of students interested in marketing. DECA sponsored Casino Night during Homecoming. DECA also sponsored 600-1000 senior citizens in the community to attend a free performance of the musical, and refreshments after the show. During open hours in the commons and after school, the club ran the school store. It's really handy to grab a snack before basketball practice, said senior J. Nathan White. OE Club, advised by Barb Storkhamp, trained students in careers such as clerical, office bookkeeping, banking, and secretarial (medical and legal). Experience with computer technology was also offered. There were contests held at regional, state, and national levels. These contests were in such areas as bookkeeping, typing, and shorthand. Gene Nardini directed HI T, a crafts and trade club. This club helped train and prepare members for the future and their potential careers in the health industry. The HEART club, headed by Sue Manikowski, is a service organization whose main purpose was to serve the community. Their services included collecting canned goods for food shelves. This club dealt with occupations in such areas as food service, child care, and clothing. Approximately 80 students involved themselves with the cooperative education program. Outside these clubs, students became involved in leadership and service throughout the community. The main purpose of the clubs, as explained by Gagnon: ‘To become conscious of the needs of their community, to develop ethical skills, and to develop leadership skills. — | J Chris Hanson helps Eric Marsh make change in the school store after school. WorkGroups — 125 Homework is the subject of mixed emotions. Students often view it as a form of torture, but they know how important it will be in later life. Assignments are given, and though they may grumble, students know that work helps pass the time in those long hours in open and study hall. ACADEMICS The Future, Rebellious Patrons, and Regulation Controls Affect How M.C.'s Change The year is 2020. The following dialogue has just taken place in a local media center. Anita Pellotte: Ma'am,l really need to use the bathroom. Media Generalist (M.G.): Well, I'm sorry dear, but I can't give you a key without I.D. Anita: But I didn't bring my fingerprints to school with me today. M.G.: Well you know the rules, no fingerprints, no toilet. Anita: What am I supposed to do, go right here? M.G.: Why, certainly not, that would activate our carpet control system. I Anita Pelotte desperately tries to pick the lock on the media center bathroom. Just as she completes her statement the Media Generalist notices a child illegally entering the complex. She dart over to the entrance and informs hirr that he must go through the protor neutralizer before he can cross the threshold of this sacred institution. Uriah Facque: But I forgot my radiation mask at home, ahd if I go through the air bath, myf face will disintegrate. M.G. Well ... I'm not supposed to 128 — Feature do this, but if you give me your data card, I can check out a mask for you. Uriah: O.K. Here. M.C.: I'm sorry young man, but this card is not yours. You are not this person. Uriah: It is too, my mother gave it to me when I was a week old. M.G.: You're lying! The data doesn't match up. You can't possibly be the person on tniscard. At this moment she spies a teenager — Patrons of the media center are forced to comply with the Anti-Pediment Regulation by removing their shoes. 1A rebellious youth is admonished by a Media Generalist for disregarding the Sanitary Rule. attempting to pull a book from the stacks without her sanitary gloves on. As she goes after the rebellious young lady, the ooy sneaks into the media center. Just then, Anita Pelotte steals the bathroom key. In a frenzy, the Media Generalist presses the alarm button. The supervising robots are automatically released, and they hunt down the fiends. The patrons of the center, however, pull the plugs, and the defense mechanisms shut down. Suddenly, people are eveiywhere, and the institution closes itself in a wild, chaotic mess. Such endeth a typical day in the media center. — Students don rubber gloves before attempting to find their research materials so as not to contaminate them. Feature — 129 ■� £- — Chuck Anderson intently adds up the numerous or«il points his students accumulate. 1 Unaware of the answer Scott Rolling attempts to bluff his way out of the question. — Donny Chapman and Kim Costello work diligently on their Government assignments. I— Gene Hutskin searches in his briefcase for the World Religions test. . Bruce Bunnell desperately tries to bargain for extra points from Bill Driver. no Social Studies Social Studies Expands Horizons Social Studies as a class provided an opportunity to learn about different cultures, customs and governments. Since the school required social courses, and all students must take the same courses, the teachers must find ways to make the class appealing. American History, the class taken by sophomores, studied the development and struggles of our country from its beginning through the 1970's. American History teachers Marge Ferris, Stu Stockhaus, a former district coordinator, and Chuck Anderson make the class interesting with different approaches. Shannon Tearle said, An otherwise boring class is enlivened by Mr. Anderson's sense of humor. I like to learn, but the tests are hard, said Ruth Morris of her Western Civilizations class. The tests covered ancient Egyptian, Roman and Greek history. Covering the U.S.S.R., China, India and Africa in W.A.S. filled the other half of the junior year. Seniors participated in Government class to learn about voting rights and the political system. Economics explained one's economic role as an adult, and taxes, housing, money and current events. Shelly Sut-terer said, Econ is a typically boring social class. The Social Department offered two popular elective courses. World Religions and Psychology. Gene Huiskin, who teaches the class, said, World Religions is designed to promote a greater understanding of other religious beliefs, and not to change students' current beliefs. The class studied two basic religions, Christianity and Judaism, as well as a student selected option. Connie Lantz said, Psychology helps me understand why people act the way they do. Through demonstrations and experiments Psychology explores the inner realm of the mind. Social Studies — 131 Geometry Takes on New Dimension New geometry books disrupted the placid existence of the Math Department. The books received mixed reviews from the math teachers, but overall, the reception was favorable. Geometry teacher Caryl Bugge, excited and enthusiastic about the books, said, The books have wonderful diagrams, multi-colored pictures, ideas for careers, computer programs, and a wide range of problem difficulty. Hib Hill and Gret-chen Wilhelm agreed and added that they liked the way the book introduced proofs immediately and provided selfcheck tests. Another geometry teacher, Chuck Tabor, held an opposing view. He believed the book encouraged too many shortcuts before students really understood what they were doing. As for the students' view of the books. I like the book because it is new, colorful, the work is interesting, and I am into shapes. — Erik Johnson senior Laura Abel summed up the popular opinion by saying, It's a good book, but as for weekend reading? The books were only part of an attempt by the Math Department to advance their technology. The department also received nine Apple computers to add to their Pets and Commodores. Despite all the changes, some traditions remained. As in the past, the Math Resource Room, full of energy from frenzied students, continued to be haven for those seeking help with any math class, from geometry to calculus. — Looking rather lost, Steve Austyn and Brian Johnson glance quickly at each other's papers and realize that neither of them has the right answer. J Piyanouth Rattanasinh is confused about her Algebra topics problem which Dick Juba has gladly of fered to explain in the Math Resource Room. 132 — Mathematics — A computer's student, Mark Oppegard, desperately tries to finish his carpet problem before the end of the hour. f L I GEOMETRY I Senior Connie Hendricks concentrates on applying the differentials to a common problem in calculus, in the math Resource Room. I This new geometry book has been the subject of controversy among math teachers. Students, however, have the same response to this book as they do to all other math textbooks, lek! Mathematics — 133 Projects Catapult Into Physics Labs atapults are more than medieval weapons of destruction. Students in Bob Barton's and Paul Hetchler's Physics courses built catapults, bridges, rubber cars, whizzers, and Rube Goldberg machines as practical applications of physics. Barton judged tne catapults tor accuracy and tested the bridges by adding weights onto them until they broke. The rubber cars, powered entirely by rubber bands, raced to see which coulo travel 5 meters in the fastest time. Some traveled the entire distance, others did not. Of the ones that made it, many took a long time. Some raced to the finish line but left the ground, which disqualified them. One sped the entire distance, then reversed and returned all the way back to the start. Whizzers, powered only by 9 volt batteries, climbed up a wire stretched across the classroom. A Rube Goldberg machine is a set of equipment that does a simple job in a very complicated way, like lighting a candle by dropping a weight that hits a spring which launcnes a knife. The knife cuts the wire to a mouse cage. The mouse runs out of the cage, jumps off a platform, lands on a seesaw with a match attached to one end. The match strikes a rock, ignites and lights the candle. The teachers used these projects as publicity stunts, hoping to draw more people into their Pnysics courses. The students enjoyed the challenge of completing the projects and competing with their peers. Some used devious tricks that barely followed the rules, like rubber cars that were actually fast airplanes weighted down so they would not take off. One student said, It is a lot of fun to figure out sneaky ways of doing things within the rules that other people would not dream of. Al Schober and john Deno completely revamped the Chemistry tests. Because of thievery in previous years. students were given only a quarter test, which was both a book and a lab test. Throughout the quarter, they took numerous pop quizzes, instead of the old chapter tests. The Chemistry teachers also issued more assignments in the Media Center Computer Lab. Students learned and practiced general concepts on the com-uters. Some liked the computers ecause they helped them to understand chemistry better, and they could make mistakes and correct themselves; one student considered them a waste of time. More dedicated to Chemistry than some students, a rat that escaped from the 1985-'86 Enriched Chemistry class was found still alive in the fall. Deno said, He must have survived by eating our candles and rubber tubing. He was really big and healthy when we found him. The Biology courses did not change very much. During the dissections, students expressed varied opinions about what they were doing. RuthAnne Polensky said, This is disgusting. However, Shell McDonough said, I think it is fun, and Rachel Beaty, in reference to the crayfish she was taking apart, said, He's kinda cute. Barton also taught Astronomy and Futures 2000. He said the Futures 2000 course, made people aware that the world we are living in is changing at an ever-increasing rate. He tried to teach students to realize the impossibility of keeping up with all of the changes in our world, to appreciate logical methods of predicting the future, and to cope with the forecasts of doom: nuclear war, famine, a poisoned planet, and murder. Teachers tried to maximize learning abilities with three different methods of presenting material: lectures, audiovisuals and labs. Students who saw the world and wanted to understand it took the courses. The teacher sought to challenge their abilities and help them understand the technological world. — To complete his Biology lab, Pele Kosek examines a leg removed from the crayfish he is dissecting. _ _ With a plastic rod Julie Gustafson and Amy Bronken cause the thin stream of chloroform to bend. The rod, charged by static electricity, attracts the asymmetrical molecule. — I Using simple childhood toys, Mike Benson and Doug Smith race Hotwheels cars on a curved track for a Physics lab to determine friction. 134 — Science 1 1 Before starting the cart, lisa Mrugula and |im Miurto reset their stopwatch 1 Bob Barton answers Ken Leung's question about the Momentum of Dynamic Carts lab. This lab tests whether momentum (the more momentum something has, the harder it is to stop) changes svith heavier carts. Science 135 English Diversifies C ommunications courses should be a priority on each student's schedule because they are a basic need. Being able to read, write, listen, and speak articulately are important in our communication-oriented society,” said Fran Zabel who taught Basic English and British Literature courses. In addition to the usual English classes required for each student, many liked taking classes other than the traditional literature and composition classes. Some of these popular, enjoyable classes included Mass Media, Film Study, Creative Writing, Humanities, and Television Production. Humanities, a popular course for all who signed up for it, became the highlight of those students' day because of its interesting subject matter which made students delve into history, art, politics,literature, theater, culture, and themselves. However, the announcement that teacher Neal Luebke planned to retire before the end of the first semester disappointed many. It was a loss to everybody to find out about Uncle Neal's retirement. He will be greatly missed,” said Meg O'Reilly. Not only was Luebke an outstanding teacher, but he also co-directed musicals, and edited the parent's newsletter, The Bridge.” John Norton, a retired Humanities teacher from Armstrong, and a former Cooper teacher, filled in to finish first semester. Second semester found Jon Umhoefer, who had taught in the district for a number of years, replacing Luebke. The Television Production class taught by Harvey Weiss, covered all aspects of producing television programs. Although students received only elective credit for the course which met everyday, they enjoyed the class because of its topic and size,which included only 15-20 students. Weiss hoped to make the course an English credit. He said, This class is worthwhile because students realize what television production involves. They come to see that all these glitzy programs on major networks involve lots of money and high technology, some of which we hope to acquire soon. In addition to these two changes in classes and curriculum, many teachers anxiously awaited to see what effect the Advanced Placement Program had on students. Since its conception and incorporation into the curriculum three years ago, the program received much support from teachers, students, and parents. The teachers were especially interested in the senior class because it was the first class to have had a chance to be involved in the program all three years of its existence. This meant that many of the students took AP American Literature, AP World Literature, AP College Composition, and AP British Literature. Julie Ruegsegger summed up her feelings about Tier Communication courses by saying, My English courses have broadened my perspective of life and have helped me develop a deeper understanding of the world around me. 136 — Communications — Del Hillard 3nd Tim Johnson find Pat Billig's comments on their character analyses unbelievable. Communications 137 138 — Foreign Language Classes Gain Culture Hola! Bonjour! Und Cuten Tag! Offering courses in three languages, the Foreign Language Department opened doors to new cultures to the students. They focused on gaining cultural experiences and reaching a proficiency level of the language. The German classes, taught by Melissa Doerr, consisted of five classes ranging from Level I to V, and an independent study class for the Level VI students. The classes participated in many events, such as visiting a German restaurant and competing in the State German Festival. In September, they received sixteen German students from their sister school in Munich, Nymphenburger Gymnasium. Cooper students also visit Germany during the summer vacation every two years, with next summer being their next visit. The students also did a special job of sending goods to an East German family and took a day off to enjoy German cooking, the traditional bratwurst and sauerkraut. Meanwhile, French observed a staff face lift, with Ruth Anderson retiring and Jan Phelan moving to the Special Ed Department, greeting Mark Mertens and Donna Dombrock as the new teachers. The five French classes especially enjoyed listening to French music, and going to Rhinocerus at the Guthrie, the AVous la Parole took place again for French students to compete against others and gain more practice. Spanish, instructed by Bob Labudd and Laurel Zepeda, also consisted of five classes ana levels. They produced Spanish dialogue videos to improve their speech performance and often viewed filmstrips on Spanish culture. Every year they sponsor a trip to a Spanish speaking country, offering a memorable experience to the students. Labudd said, Whatever your interests are, foreign language has it for you. All classes, Spanish, German, and French, obtained many cultural experiences throughout the year with their fundraised money, made by selling candles. German student Jean Fellbaum said, Learning a foreign language is great. It helps you understand about their culture as well as your own! 1 Melissa Doerr smiles al the surprisingly good test scores of her German IV class. — Robert labudd's Spanish III class reviews confidently for a test, thinking they are well-prepared. J08MS. KOOJ. PI39 Foreign Language 139 Art Melds s awareness of the importance A of art education increased, the Art Department offered painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, and commercial design to develop visual literacy. Visual literacy entailed the development of techniques and skills used in comprehending visual input and transforming that information into individual creations. The process of visualizing the product to be created involved three steps: discrimination, observing an object to replicate; application, deciding what she he is going to use to create the object; and resolution, being satisfied with how the original object was represented. If the instructor is satisfied, the creation will be displayed. The Media Center contained some exhibited student creations. Chris Connelly said, It's gratifying to see your work up on a wall for others to see. Hennepin County Government Center and District 281 Central Office also sponsored student art shows. According to teachers Ron Chagnon and Brian Grott, growing awareness of art education and a lack of a unified curriculum resulted in a decision to revise the art curriculum throughout the district. The revision will be based on the incorporation of a textbook over the next three years starting at the junior high level and having sequential lessons to build a course study instead of an open studio format. This will be a difficult change for those used to a freer atmosphere. J Corey Hcls creates the effect he desires by using watercolor. t Tanya Bourgeois carefully sculpts features on the face of her subject. 11 Roy Gillette puts the finishing touches on one of his creations. 140 Art Music Lives Forever Music is forever. When other activities dissipate, music lives on. It is a great emotional outlet and can be enjoyed by all, performer or listener alike, said the choir director, Paula Holmberg. Musicians were offered opportunities to participate in bands, choirs, orchestra, and music theory. In addition to these musical opportunities, many students took part in musical activities outside of school. For example, ten students were members of Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies, others belonged to rock bands, some of which performed for Homecoming Week. A few students were members of the University of Minnesota All-Metro High School Honors Choir, others belonged to an All-State organization, and in addition to these, many students taught private lessons to beginning elementary instrumentalists. Holmberg added her teaching and conducting abilities to the Music Department. She directed all the choirs. According to Margie Estlund, She added a new zest for life in all that the choirs did. She was willing to turn somersaults for us! When one of the three choirs. Concert, Select, and Chamber Singers, was not keeping her busy, she just started a new one. Two of these groups, the Women's Chorus and the Bell Choir practiced before and after school twice a week, and both performed at the Winter Concert. Choir was an outlet for many students, and was a class that was looked forward to. Chris Connelly said, After my Humanities class, choir released my stress and became a high-point of my day. The bands were under the direction of Don Spangler and Roger Thompson. The Marching Band, perhaps the most well-known by the students, aided the football season by entertaining the crowd through half-time. During second hour, the Jazz Band practiced many upbeat tunes which were presented at their Winter Concert. The other bands. Concert Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble fulfilled the requirements and needs of each individual instrumentalist. For those in Symphonic Band who wanted even more of a challenge, they were eligible for being a member of the orchestra. james Berg, orchestra director, was impressed with the amount of talent found throughout the orchestra. They performed a broad range of music from the processional and pop music for the Homecoming Coronation, to the classical works of Rossini and Beethoven. The All-District Orchestra Festival was held in April on the same day as the Solo and Ensemble Contest, both important events to a student in orchestra. Violinist Kristina Pakonen said, Music is something that is never perfect. One must always strive to make it better. This is what makes it a challenge. Music Theory, also taught by Berg, gave reasons to music students for the fundamental elements of music, its rules of composition, and how these are all used to compose a balanced piece of music. Dave Osterhus, a theory student, said, Theory is really a challenging course, but things begin to make sense and give answers to the questions about music that I used to have. Why should one take music courses? According to Don Spangler, it is so that one can become an intelligent consumer of music. Berg explained that it is worthwhile because, It is the only activity which uses both sides of the brain at the same time. This means that a musician uses both the left and right brain. Brenda jahnke, however, put it in her own terms, Music was my life, music is my life, music will be my life. I Scott DesBIes counts his rests carefully during I Chris Potter practices good breath support while carefully watching the the rehearsal of The William Tell Overture. conductor. Music 141 Puetz Lands in Gym The Physical Education Department saw a change with the addition of Wally Puetz. After teaching at Plymouth Junior High since 1968, math teacher Puetz was stranded at Cooper in his second field. The transition from math was a piece of cake, he said. When they cooperate, it is a real neat job, but it is frustrating when they do not. He hopes that he can let the students feel good about themselves and provide an activity for everyone to enjoy. Unlike past years when only some activities were coeducational, the required sophomore physical education classes were integrated for all. Puetz said it was challenging to make the activities suitable for both boys and girls. For the most part, sophomores enjoyed gym. Jennifer Fischer said, I kind of like the class. It gives me a break from thinking. Chad Jossart considered the class a challenge. Steve Hopke and Dorothy Jacobson taught the elective courses. The Out- door Education class was not offered, even though the teachers considered it an important class. The electives offered — Team Sports, Racquet Sports, and Dance and Recreation Team Sports — mainly attracted seniors, although some juniors did participate. Hopke hoped that there would be enough diversified electives to attract students, and he enjoyed teaching only the electives because of the maturity of the seniors. Students took gym for many unorthodox reasons. Senior Tara Johnson said, Racquet Sports gets my mind away from school, and there are lots of guys in the class. A very true statement considering she was one of only three girls in that class. Many students like gym as an easy credit, while others took it more seriously. Another senior, Scott Lennartson, cornered in the middle of an intensive badminton game, said, I use the class to take my aggressions out on the birdie and just have some fun. J Wally Puetz tells Angie Gibson, Jennie Anderson and Tabitha Breeden with whom they will be playing. — I Jeff Garry sets up the volleyball net in the gym during his required gym course. 142 —Gym —. Slamming the birdie, Chad Jossart scores a point in his badminton game. Focus on You Hearing the phrase, Annie, Annie, are you okay? throughout the halls indicated clearly that Health teachers did a pretty good job of familiarizing students with the procedures of CPR. Along with CPR, the three Health instructors, Jim Knight, Dorothy Jacobson, and Ray Cosky, taught mental health, nutrition and fitness, chemical dependency, human sexuality, and diseases. Their main goals, however, focused on maintaining personal values and helping students cope with stress. The subject is supposed to help students learn about their body and mind, because each person is responsible for his or her own health, said Jacobson. In the classrooms, students learned new materials by viewing filmstrips, reading textbooks, and often listening to speakers. They wrote and presented health projects on illnesses and the various parts of the body. Some teachers also required students to turn in news articles on health, dealing with specific subjects they studied. Throughout the year, the department tried to keep up with recent developments and ways to vary their teaching formats. AIDS made up one of the rather new areas of diseases studied, while changes also occurred in CPR techniques. The first step in helping a choking person changed from asking, Can you speak? to Are you choking? The Heimlich maneuver also differed in that it no longer required back blows, but only chest thrusts. There may also be a chance that two-person CPR might be omitted from the course. Altogether, the thirteen Health classes, made up mostly of sophomores, focused their attention on learning about themselves. Jacobson said, Teaching health is important. It is about you, and it pertains to each individual. — During their seventh hour Health class, Tony Pence, Chad Slater, and Matt Scherfenberg listen amusingly to Knight's comments on Leeuwenhoek, the man who invented the microscope. _f Jim Knight, one of the Health instructors, explains about disease-causing germs and antigens, which destroy germs. Health 143 Working on a clothing creation, My Nguyen does part of the basting process. 1 Gene West helps fellow student Wade Teply create the perfect corner. 1J Looking to the teacher for instruction, Kelly Anderson pauses while drilling. 1 Jeff Lepinski uses a table saw to create his picture frame. Providing Variety Presenting another option to the classroom, Industrial Education tops the list for many students. The variety of classes offered includes photography, woods, metals, machines, electronics, drafting and auto shop. An addition to the Photography and Graphics Department, Dale Kreitz replaced Bob Lorentzen. Kreitz, a former Armstrong teacher, said, Cooper students are down to earth. He also said, I like the accountability of the attendance system, compared to the other schools he has taught in his 25 years in the district. In past years, women did not enroll in Industrial Education courses, but senior Connie Hendricks said, I thought cabinet making would be an interesting change from my other classes. Many other courses attracted women as well as men. One of the more popular classes for both was Know Your Car. 144 — Industrial Education Essential Skills Taught E ssential lifetime skills are learned in the Home Economics Department,” said Child Development teacher Elaine Jordan. Skills such as relationships, sewing, cooking, and independent living were taught to students to prepare them for life on their own. Foods classes, divided into leisure and advanced, began with basics such as bread baking and continued through full meal preparation. Senior Vicki Schnell said of her foods experience, It has been very useful learning how to put together a meal. Relationships taught about interactions with oneself, parents, peers, and teachers. Senior Michelle Charbonneau said, I learned to recognize my social and intellectual abilities. In Child Development, Jordan's students learned to better understand and care for children by running a playschool for preschoolers. Junior Vicky Moody said, I learned more about myself when I worked with the children. Clothing Construction taught students how to repair their clothes as well as create new wardrobes to fit their lifestyles. Helping students move out of their parents' house and survive on their own was taught in the Independent Living course. Students learned skills such as balancing a checkbook, handling bills, shopping for groceries, acquiring housing, and purchasing a car. I Janyce Hoefer mixes assorted chopped nuts I Kelsey looks on as Vicky Moody tries to entertain her with various puppets, before sprinkling them on a dessert. Home Economics — 145 Business Renovates How times change. It was not long ago that business people used primitive adding machines or their fingers (well, not really) to do their work. Computers, which used to exist only in TV shows like The Jetsons, replaced all of this with speed that would dazzle the people of yesteryear. The Business Department added many new computers to its classrooms and taught all keyboarding classes on computers as well as typewriters. The beginning Accounting I students used computers to do their work. They found the computers easier than doing everything by hand, but it took awhile to get started; and one disgruntled student even claimed these speed demons were real slow. Most students liked the computers for typing because of automatic correction and claimed they were faster than typewriters. With this background experience many of them used the computers for writing papers in their English classes; but some students did not like the computers. Being accustomed to the typewriters, they had a hard time switching between the two and getting used to all of the extra things the computers could do. The Marketing I class expanded with a greater emphasis on entrepreneurship. Students worked with Rick Kiley, a marketing director from General Mills, who team-taught along with class teacher Tom Gagnon. They learned the practical side of marketing from their General Mills teacher who gave them real life examples of what they were studying and how it related to actual business. The end result of all of this was a student business. Gagnon said, They promote, run and pay for everything. Although the department modernized with more computers and emphasis on self-employment, the general philosophy of the Business Department did not change from past years. According to Addy Murtaugh, The Business Department is devoted to preparing students with job and academic skills for employment and post-secondary education. 146 — 8usine$s -1 Peggy Devine and Kelly Johnson type in balance sheet debits and credits during ac-ounting on the Business Department's computers. - Sue Bye tells a Recordkeeping student what she did wrong on her worksheet. Todd Kurth and Terri Savoye, tired after a day of hard work, doze through accounting. 1 1 Marion Lovell shows Paula Schmitz how to use the automatic spelling correction key on the word processor in Keyboarding III. J Shawn Simonson concentrates on his typing practice. Business 147 I Michael Boran waits anxiously for Roxie Lukes to return the ball during an unstructured gym period. — — Senior Tammy Anderson enjoys helping Renee Hunke with various activities in gym class. — Laurie Bot practices her walking skills. — — ] Roxie Lukes instructs her students on the rules and regulations of volleyball. 148 —District 287 287 Joins Job Hunt T he kids are so kind and affectionate. They'd go up to strangers and put their arms around them, said the district's aide who loved working with the students and seeing them gain skills. With two new members on the staff, Ka-ty Perkins and Barb Jollicoer, District 287 helped disabled students perform normally and work in a pleasant atmosphere. Starting in the program as early as age three, students graduate by the age of twenty-one. At Cooper, the ages ranged from fifteen to twenty-one years old. The four classrooms housed a total of thirty students and eleven staff members. Mainly, the teachers focused their attention on each individual's goals. For example, some students needed help with their behavioral patterns, while others needed to practice their manners or movements. We try to put the kids in a position of needing to express, said Perkins. The schedules of these students consisted of a weekly visit to the YMCA for gym and visits to Northland Warehouse, where they participated in the Industrial Training Program, two hours a day, three times a week, while receiving pay. They packaged and boxed holiday candles, while other times they labeled or worked on assembly. Some students competed outside the program working at McDonald's, St. Therese Nursing Home, and Arnolds. In classrooms, some learned basic academics such as math, time, computers, as well as cooking, which they learned in the Home Ec rooms. Besides the fact that they shared some classrooms with the rest of the school for activities, the district really did not associate much with the student body. District 287 actually consisted of a thirteen-member district, from Osseo to Mound to Robbinsdale. They rented the classrooms from different schools where the students came from. An assistant said, It's like our own little world here. The students, even with their handicaps, loved to associate with others, and to try different experiences both in and out of school. They feel hurt when kids bump into them or call them names, just as any other human would, said Diane Hayos-Gomez. She added, But they are just a wonderful bunch of kids! I Dan Barlle gives the custodians a helping hand while gaining new skills. District 287 — 149 Chocolate Milk Trend Cools Warm Students Welcome buildings and lunches of the 1980's! Changing times hit both the custodians and the food services personnel with newfangled gadgets and eatables. Milk sales soared to new heights with the addition of the extremely popular chocolate milk to the a la carte lunch line. Though many bought chocolate milk with their lunches, some chocolate lovers even chugged four or more cartons at one sitting. Larger, more streamlined lunch plates replaced the old, standard round ones, giving hot lunches a more modern look. The nutritious salad bar expanded greatly with a new selection of refrigerated items such as macaroni and pea salads. Even with all of these modernizations, the same traditional lunches remained popular. According to Darlene Rasmussen, head of food service, beef fritters attracted the biggest crowd, followed by pizza, spaghetti, tacos, and the fiestada-burrito combination meal. All of these additions plus the old favorites were made possible by sixteen people who arrived to prepare food at 7:00 a.m. every day. They managed to maintain their large menus in spite of hourly cutbacks by working extremely hard; and Rasmussen claimed, For $1.25 the best buy in the whole community is school lunch. Modernizations even affected the custodians when they received new computerized heat and air conditioning controls (not as tasty as chocolate milk, but important nonetheless) for a system that had not changed since Cooper was built in 1969. Every day the Micromizer unit turned heat and air conditioning on and off in every wing of the building and theoretically maintained constant temperatures in all classrooms. The custodians also busily installed wiring for all of the new computers that Cooper purchased. On another level, these building architects converted the old banquet room into two special classrooms for the District 287 students. Generally, the custodial tasks did not change very much. The traditional sweeping jobs continued. They helped kids when their lockers would not open and repaired nearly everything in the building that broke down — thermostats, desks, windows, and bathrooms, because as head custodian Harold Bartle put it, Anything manmade is fallible. Vandalism still existed as it always had, but the problem was not terrible. Bartle said, Compared to Armstrong, this is heaven. I | Carol Zimmerman and Mavis McElmurry prepare nachos, a popular item in the a la carte line. —. Richard Dear is startled while checking various locks throughout the school. 150- Food Custodial Service — Irene Glass cheerfully scrubs the cooking vat with cleanser, before preparing gravy. 1 Bob Solheim cleans graffiti off lockers, trying to keeD the school free of vandalism. — Michelle Thoennes receives a roll from a member of the food service staff before picking up her chocolate milk. Food Custodial Service — 151 Secretaries Fulfill Hectic Duties With phones ringing at frequent intervals and people constantly coming in and out, the office staff kept busy with the day's work. Their tasks included answering phone calls, checking attendance, and simply giving information and directions to students, faculty, and visitors. Rozie Ellison, the school's bookkeeper, took charge of all the financial business. This included keeping track of money from parking lot permits, plays, fundraisers, and the selling of lunch tickets. When kids see me at the shopping centers, they call me the lunch ticket lady. They don't even know my real name! said Ellison, commenting upon her ever-present notoriety as the lunch ticket salesperson. The receptionist, Jeanne Pribnow, experienced the second most contacts with the student body. She filled out tardy slips and passes, answered questions for students and visitors, and made the school announcements after school. She said, I enjoy working with all of these people even though there are times when it gets rough; but it's never dull. Other secretaries and aides held a variety of responsibilities. Bonny Sand-gren and Val Nelson helped students make appointments and supplied information for them in the Career and Counseling Center, while Pat Shultheis and Eileen Schaeffer worked in the Media Center. In the office, Alice Crev worked as the head secretary as well as Knutson's secretary. Jan Lee as the attendance aide, Helen Sutherland as the data processing secretary, and Sally Ton-sager fulfilled the duties of the athletic secretary. I Bonny Sandgren busily types up another paper for the Career and Counseling Center. , ._ . ... II Val Nelson checks the appointment charts of the counselors to fit in another student. 1 Alice Grev takes time to greet a visitor. 152 — Secretaries JG. David Knutson takes a moment out of his busy schedule to receive a phone call. Working in Unity He comes from a ten-child family, played lead in his school musical, played on the undefeated football and basketball teams and serves as a grandfather to two children. This outlines some background information on C. David Knutson. As the head principal, Knutson was in charge of the school's overall program and calendar. From his past experiences as principal in three different schools, he knew how to manage and carry out his duties for the school, faculty, and students. Knutson said, I've never regretted becoming an educator. I like what I do! Among the three assistant principals, the seniors turned to Jerome Jackson for help. Along with leading the Senior Class, his main tasks included scheduling, which he shared with Arlene Breckenridge during second semester, as well as coordinating activities and assembling pepfests. Breckenridge, the school's new assistant principal, returned to Cooper after working previously as a counselor here, and then working at the Central Office. Her duties involved such areas as staff leadership, chemical concerns. Prom, and student government. She also maintained contact with the Junior Class. Breckenridge said about her job, It's very comfortable, even though it is a new position. For the sophomores, John Lloyd took control. He also spent the year planning graduation, handing out honor passes, and dealing with the National Honor Societv ! Arlene Breckenridge, the new assistant principal, reads over the attendance record prior to her discussing the skip policy with a student. J As one of his supervision duties, Jerome Jackson attends the bonfire, which occurred on the Wednesday of Homecoming Week. I John Lloyd writes a memo to a teacher requesting information for a student who applied after the deadline for an Honor Pass. Administration 153 IBM Aids Center Acquiring a new IBM computer and compatible unit increased the efficiency of the Counseling and Career Center. Offering career information and 95% of the job listings in Minnesota, The computer is in use almost evej7 period by students and faculty, said guidance computer specialist, Gordon Johnson. The computer also offered information about out-of-state colleges, their programs and financial aid. Many students used other programs available to study for the SAT and ACT. While the computer increased efficiency, the counselors' schedules remained very busy. Evening and lunch hours were filled with inquisitive parents and students. Evening meetings on competitive and selective colleges have been well attended, said counselor Peg Sterrett. These additional after hours meetings were only a fractional part of the job the counselors did to help students. They also helped straighten out scheduling difficulties, personal problems, and future plans. 1 Cordon Johnson, excited about the acquisition of the new computer, gladly explains the capabilities and functions of it. ’ Linda Fahlin demonstrates the use of the new computer. 154 — Counselors Don Hanson cheerfully answers all questions that are directed to him. | Ron Bauerly explains a junior's PSAT scores to his parents. I COUNSELORS: Front Row: Ron Bauerly, Cordon Johnson, Don Hanson Back Row: Peg Sterrett, lane Warren, Dave Fruehauf, Marilyn Scholl Counselors — 155 In What Were You Involved? Participating in extracurricular activities has always been an important ?art of a student's high school career. eachers often stress the importance of drama, sports, or declamation because of their own experiences with these programs. High school life has not changed much since the days when our teachers attended as students. Arlene Breckenridge Editor of school paper President of Senior Class Band Speech Drama Pat Billig Worked at a grocery store Melissa Doerr Debate Declamation Drama Band Pep Club Worked as a Nurse's Aide Prom Committee Chairperson German Club Voice of Democracy Job's Daughters Y-Teens Church youth group David Fruehauf Played electric guitar and sang in a band S.S. Track Worked at a car dealership Brian Grott Football Track Prom Committee Junior Class Cabinet Andrew Hoffe Football Basketball Track Senior Class President Student Council Harvey Weiss Theater Choir Mark Welter Football Baseball Fran Zabel Drama tech crew Declamation Music Home Economics Rasheedah Ali Eleanor Alt Chuck Anderson Business Education Special Education Social Studies Harold Bartle Robert Barton Ron Bauerly Custodian Science Counselor Jerry Behrens Science Jean Berg Cooperative Education Don Blore Social Studies Lucy Black Special Education Pat Billig Communications Arlie 8omstad Industrial Arts Arlene Breckenridge Principal Dolores Breher Aide David Cade Communications Ron Chagnon Art Sid Buffington Math Susan Bye Business Education George Barthell Custodian Frank Beelen Custodian EllaMae Bjorkman Special Education Phyllis Bramwell Food Service Caryl Bugge Math 1 Lila Christensen Food Service 156 —Faculty Warren Clark Industrial Arts Donna Dombrock Foreign Language Rozie Ellison Bookkeeper Sandy Friedman Librarian Alice Grev Office Secretary 8etky Hanscom Business Education Shirley Clepper Special Education Annette Dreier Special Education Dorothy Fagel Aide Dave Fruehauf Counselor Judy Grider District 287 |udy Hanson Aide Ray Cosky Health William Driver Social Studies |udy Fahlin Aide Tom Gagnon Cooperative Education Delores Gustafson Food Service ■ Don Hanson Counselor Richard Dear Custodian Ed Drolson Cooperative Education Pat Felth Communications leannetleGavic District 287 Stan Hahn Special Education lohn Deno Science Steven Ek Aide Marge Ferris Social Studies Irene Glass Food Service Ian Hall Physical Education Paul Hetchler Science Hib Hill Math Melissa Doerr Jodi Eggenberger District 287 Donna I ischer Aide 1 heresa Graham Food Service Conrad Ffallstrom Custodian Andrew Hoffe Soc ial Studies Faculty IS7 Dennis Hogenson Psychologist Eugene Huisken Social Studies Barb Jolicoeur District 287 Gayle Hogenson Personal Development Harvey Hummel Science I Elaine Iordan Home Economics Garland Holley Social Studies Jerome Jackson Principal Dick Juba Math Marlin Kiecker Business Education lola Kludt Communications Diane Knafla District 287 Vern Hollister Communications Dorothy Jacobson Health Roger Kane Audio-Visual Jim Knight Health « Dale Kreitz Industrial Arts Marilyn Kubly Special Eduction Paula Holmberg Vocal Music Tom Javes Science v Clara Kelly Food Service G. David Knutson Principal Joan Krippner Food Service Phyllis Kunkel Aide ] Stu Stockhaus stresses the importance of perception. Diane Hayos-Gome. District 287 Gordon Johnson Counselor Roger Kossila Business Education Phyllis Kromer Communications Pat Kunza Food Service 158 — Faculty Jan Kuretsky Communications Carol Leiviska Nurse's Aide John Lloyd Principal Neal Luebke Communications Mavis McElmurry Food Service Florence Mosal Communications Ruth Mammenga Special Education Terry Loushin Industrial Arts Jan Lee Sue Lee Attendance Aide Site Council Kathy Lindell Wesley Lindstrom Food Service Math Laurice Lovell Marion Lovell Food Service Business Education Susan Manikowski Bob Marsh Cooperative Education Industrial Arts When Not in School... Staff members' lives and activities revolve around school; however, they enjoy some of the same kinds of activities as students do, and participate in a wide range of these for leisure and entertainment. So, what do they do after their long, weary days at school? Barb Nelson Gardening Canoeing Backpacking Harvey Hummel Attending St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Concerts Working out at a gym Reading books on theology Bonny Sandgren Knitting and crocheting Bible study fellowship Bowling Addy Murtaugh Collecting hat pins, bells, and mini-birds Attending Gopher basketball games Playing bridge Going to estate sales Paul Hetchler Scoutmaster assistant Runs small farm Woodworking John Lloyd Collecting old books Going to sporting events Pat Billig Rebuilding furniture Attending aerobic classes Cooking Harley Mead Joanne Merten Theresa Merten Mark Merten Carol Moore Custodian Aide Food Service Foreign Language Communications Addy Murtaugh GeneNardini Val Nelson GlenNord Helen Olson Business Education Cooperative Education Guidance Aide Social Studies Communications Faculty — 159 Lanny Orning Drug Counselor Wally Puetz Phyical Education Steve Rukavina Science Cyndy Orr District 287 Gaylord Rasmussen Social Studies Richard Sadler Learning Disability Kate Perkins District 287 Marti Reckdahl Social Studies Bonny Sandgren Guidance Secretary Jan Phelan Special Education Sandy Redman Food Service Richard Sandoval Custodian Jeff Phillips Communications Jan Reinke Home Economics Ellen Schaefer Library Secretary Al Schober Cathy Schoenbauer Science Aide David Seifert Social Worker Fred Sellner Special Education Harold Skaalrud Robert Solheim Custodian Custodian J As Pat Billig gapes in surprise, Harvey Weiss adjusts his boxers. Jeanne Pribnow Receptionist Jeanette Rost District 287 Steve Schmidt Social Studies Pat Schultheis Library Aide Marilyn Sholl Counselor Maryann Spande Aide 160— Faculty vtaryJoSteenerson Aide Stuart Stockhaus Social Studies Gail Stratton Business Education Christine Tommerdahl Aide Jane Warren Counselor h Mary Wrase Speech Clinician Peg Sterrett Counselor BarbStorkamp Business Education Gene Sullivan Communications Sally Tonsager Athletic Secretary Shirley Weiler Aide Rita Wray Counselor ] Cindy Tyrpa serves fresh fries to a hungry student. Harvey Weiss Communications Helen Sutherland Office Employee Val Udermann Custodian Lois Yuzna Librarian Charles Tabor Math Russell VanLoon Math Mark Welter Social Studies Fran Zabel Communications Dorothy Tempel Food Service Cheryl Vinson Nurse Barb Westeren District 287 Laurel Zepeda Foreign Language Roger Thompson Band Gretchen Wilhelm Math Carol Zimmerman Food Service Faculty — 161 Sophomore, junior, and senior, Everyone has been or will be one of these. Those who already had that experience know how quickly these times fly. Before one can truly appreciate all of the aspects of high school, it has passed. Mark Aadland Cathy Abel Andrew Abelson Daniel Adair Jenni Adams Michael Adams Adam Albrecht Mary Alexander Angie Allen Angela Anderson Cheri Anderson Jennie Anderson Joseph Anderson Susie Anderson Tim Anderson Tracy Anderson Troy Anderson Tory Apps Jim Atsilacos Chad Aubrecht Anne Auge Hope Austin Mohammad Bakhtiari Sophs Fly For years, juniors and seniors put down the sophomores for being sophomores. The sophomores were laughed at when they had to be picked up by parents for the lack of a drivers license. The juniors and seniors took advantage of the fact that they didn't know their way around the school, by telling them room 342 was on the 4th floor by the pool. It was tradition to Boo the sophomore cheerleaders, but believe it or not, sophomores made some accomplishments. Nick Fritz, Steve Schaupp, and Tom Simonson played for the boys varsity soccer team, while Heidi Wachholz played for the girls varsity soccer team. Susie Kopp was the only sophomore who played for the girls varsity tennis team. She was also the only sophomore that lettered in tennis. The varsity football team welcomed sophomore Jason Halvorson. Halvorson played until he had the unfortunate accident of fracturing his neck vertebrae. Besides sports, four sophomores, Ted Hesse, Pat Moriarity, Mike Adams, and Brad Bas-tien sing in the Chamber Singers. Julie Mundale and Scott Brown performed in the play, The Murder Room. Besides talent, sophomores also showed a lot of school spirit. Many of them attended the football games. Once at the game, they showed their school spirit by exceeding all previous sophomore classes in the challenge yell. Many showed their school spirit by playing in the Marching Band. Thirteen of the sophomores in Marching Band also played in Symphonic Wind Ensemble, which is the highest ranked band at Cooper. As you can see, the 1987 sophomores really weren't all that bad. I Julie Mundale performs in the fall show. 164 — Sophomores After lunch, sophomores Tracy Anderson and Janelle Isaacson head for the Media Center to study their modern biology. Tricia Bakritges Mike Balcom Kristi Balfanz Allen Barclay Jessie Barclay Brad Bastian Chris Bateman Mark Battles Kathleen Beach Rachel Beaty Jill Beauchaine Tina Becchetti Tim Becker David Beckers Amanda Bednarek Heidi Beecher Stacy Belknap Domonic Bell Dennis Bellefeuille Cherri Belmore Angela Benson Sande Berg Joellie Bergren Micheal Bergren Thomas Besch Glen Beske Tracy Bingen Katherine Blanchard Gregory Bloom Michael Bloom Randal Blumb Adam Bodum Emily Boggs Travis Bordeaux Connie Borman Joanie Borman Joel Botzet Dan Brace Jay Bradford Jaimi Bredemus Tabitha Breeden Pamela Breyer Kim Brezinski Rob Briggs Sophomores - 165 Kristopher Broberg Willard Broughton Ricky Brown Scott Brown Megan Bruins Matthew Buechler Carrie Buhrt Aaron Burk Mark Burling Shawn Burns Scott Buske Brian Buss David Campbell Charity Cantrell Tina Carling Amy Carlson Jeremiah Carlson Jessica Carlson Scott Carpenter Crista Carrigan Danny Carrigan Raymond Cermak Linda Chambers Linda Chandler Shelley Chenvert Cheryl Chimelewski Halvorson Overcomes Hardship Sophomore Jason Halvorson fir -t got interested in football when he moved from Wisconsin, h eighth grade, a friend at Hoste • man encouraged him to participate h the sport. Jason quickly gained skill. A Cooper sophomore, he made the varsity team as a running back, which was quite a feat for someone who had played only two years. Being the only sophomore on the team, Jason said it was hard to adjust because no one knew him, but after .1 while it became easier. Unfortunately, during a game against Hopkins, an extremely hard tackle fractured the vertebrae in his neck. After he stayed overnight in the hospital, doctors told him his football career was over. Although his thoughts of getting a football scholarship for college were ruined, Jason is looking forward to participating in other sports in the future. It is too soon to tell when he will be able to play basketball because his injury is not totally healed, but Halvorson said, I plan on playing baseball in the spring. — Jason Halvorson rests after a football game. 166 — Sophomores I Paul Schulte listens to a biology lecture while Sandy Berg checks out the other people in class. Lyle Chock Jill Christensen Lynette Christenson Eric Christofferson Daniel Clarkin Teri Clifton Corey Colburn Brian Corrigan Bennett Cox Donald Crafton Jason Cronky Mark Cross Patrick Cunningham David Cwierlnia Amy Cybyske Christopher Dagnault Jason Dahlheimer Timothy Dahme William Daily Sean Daly Mark Dargis Jeffrey Davison Lisa De Bord Rebecca De Young Stacy Deadrick Travis Denardo Tina Dietrich Amy Dolence Jennifer Dowd Lisa Duenow Doreen Dunnigan Alyssa Dwitney Dannel Dwyer Russell Eaves Steven Eckman Glenn Egge David Enck Justine Engle-Polk Troy Erickson Jill Estlund Douglas Falldin Sophomores 167 Jackie Fellbaum Holly Fickling Janice Fischer Jennifer Fischer Jason Foesch James Fosler Christopher Friederich Tracy Fristedt Nicholas Fritz Colleen Fulton Lisa Funk Scott Fursetzer Patrick Gandel Mark Ganje Arlynn Gardner Jeff Gareis Jeffrey Garry Julie Gaunitz ShannonGazda Richard Genadek Todd Gerger Melissa Gibney Angella Gibson Shayne Gillis Emiko Gleason Daniel Glime Anthony Goodwin Brenda Goodwin Shannon Gordhamer Brenda Grahek Kari Gronhoy Michael Guillet 168 - Sophomores Sue Gundershaug Richard Gunn Kim Hovda chats with her lab partner during a lecture on Mendelian genetics. i Bryan Johnson peaks at Steve Ostien's paper for help in Geometry. Anupma Gupta Tadeusz Hajnasiewicz William Hall Eric Hallberg Sandra Halley Leann Halverson Jason Halvorson Rebecca Hamman Jason Hanauska Dale Hankey Jill Hannay Christopher Hanson Kathleen I Janson Kristen Hanson Lara Hanson Lee Haralson Kenneth I fare Julie Harrison Sean Hauser Aaron Hawkinson Mark Hayek Melissa J Jayek Catherine Heaton Michele Hebig Vicky I Jedican Donna Heger Joel Hegge Sophomores 169 Jason Heisler Shannon Helms Jim Henderson Kirsten Henderson Jeff Hennessey Tammy Hennings Henry Patrick David Hericks Ted Hesse Amy Heywood Cindi Hillstrom Brady Hish Deirdre Hoden Amy Hoffer Siobhana Holt Lloyd Hope Troy Hoppenrath Charlene Houle Kim Hovda Paula Howe David Hughes Chris Hunt Larry Hunt Debbie Hurd Richard Irvin Janelle Isaacson Jared Jackman Sonja Jacobson Wayne Jacobson Jessica Jantschlk Annette Jansen Kim Jensen Bryan Johnson Carri Johnson Cheri Johnson Dean Johnson 170 Sophomores Jason Johnson Julie Johnson Ronald Johnson Scott Johnson Timothy Johnson Douglas Jones Kimberly Jones John Jorgensen Chad Jossart James Kahl Jennifer Kan Daniel Kammerer David Kanstorowiez Kimberly Kantorowicz John Kapas Gregory Keller Matthew Keller Bill Kieper Eric Kilgore Kendra Kimbell Jonathon Kingsbury Sophomores 171 Randall Kivi Kent Kodalen Suzanne Kopp Peter Kosek Chris Kositzke Molly Kotzal Kevin Kramer Adam Krasnoff Chandler Krause Anthony Kreutter Heidi Kuns Shayne Kutzler Amy Lahr Kelly Landree Eric Larsen Alicia Larson Scott Larson Lanie Laumeyer Molly Laurant Michael Lee Lisa Leinonen I Chad Saice concentrates on using the jigsaw during his woods class. 1 Chris Och focuses her attention on her math homework in hopes her weekend will be free of it 172 - Sophomores 1 Nanci Thompson looks al the candle that she sold dur ing the foreign language fundraiser. I Kelly Schaerer takes a short break after finishing a difficult worksheet. Laurie Leistiko Jason Leon Kim Lester Ben Lewis Greg Lieder Sandra Lien Laurie Lind Lawrence Lind berg Darrell Lindemann Lisa Lindquist Alice Litzenberg Kathryn Lung Derek Lougheed Angela Lowers Wendy Ludford John Ludwig Steven Lundeen Donnett Lundstrom Kelly Luskey Peter Lutz Tammy Lyman Hatem Madlour Tai Mai Thuthao Mai Chris Maki Tarri Malaske Keith Marek Sophomores 173 Nichole Martell Beth Martin Tracy Martin Amy Masters Rob Mata Ruth Mattson Toni Matuska Tamara May Kari McClellan Patrick McDonald Michelle McDonough Meredith McGrath Eric McKellips Tina McLellan Michelle McOmie Jason Meister Randall Mikolai Joel Mikolich Bradley Miller Lynn Minarich Gail Mitchell Jodie Mitchell Kimberly Mitchell I Jackie llles and Tammy Knuth ponder their homework. 174 Sophomores Paul Mitchell Sherri Mlaskoch jillane Modeen Michael Moeller Tammy Moore jenny Moran Sonephet Morenthachah Pat Moriarty Jenny Morris Nathan Mortensen Kelly Mound Ann Mrozek Brian Mrugala Jackie Mueller Shane Mueller Julie Mundale Devin Murphy Nguyen MyDuyen Mike Nalezny Edward Negri Carla Nelson Paul Nelson Scott Nelson Melanie Neslund My Duyen Nguyen Susan Nicholls Harley Nohre Nareap Nom Melissa Nordby Debra Nordness Jennifer Norgren Chris Och John Oldenkamp Bonnie Ondracek Jessie Ortman Dan Osberg Scott Osterhus Stephen Ostien Robert Ostlund Jeff Ostman Greg Palmer Steven Parenteau Kari Parker Terry Parker Sophomores I7S Sheila Path Tracy Patnode Le Ann Paulson Erin Pearman Ann Pearson Wendy Pederson Jeffrey Pemberton Tony Pence Jason Pesek Shannon Peters Jennifer Petersen Dale Peterson Pam Peterson Nathan Phillippi Dexter Phillips Rayane Pierson Tracy Pitts Dan Pohl Lisa Post Chad Potter Cory Pregent Tami Pringle Chad Pugh Jeremy Quinby Gina Ramponi David Rand Piyanouth Rattanasinh Leslie Rausch Eric Redman Eric Remjeske Kendra Reynolds Ramona Rhern David Riewe Marcelle Riffel Carrie Riley 176 — Sophomores Wilbur Hits High Wilbur Westmore, a misguided scphomore, finds even a single day of stnool extremely traumatic. Wilbur a estmore never quite mastered the act o opening a combination lock, and this c ntinually causes problems for him. He w ote the combination on his locker d or as a reminder to himself, but he w ote it on the inside of the door, where it does not help him unless the door is a. eady open. Wilbur Westmore's locker problems h impered his ability to manage those p ecious few moments allotted for passing from one class to the next. Not being [able to get in his locker forced Wilbur to [carry all his books with him and conse-iquently, he was often seen sprinting Sophomore Style down the hall with two armloads of books. Wilbur Westmore decided to find the pool one day before swim team try-outs, but encountered quite a bit of difficulty even finding the stairway to the fourth floor. Wilbur asked many seniors, all of whom mocked him. Some of them told him the pool was located by room 183, while other seniors claimed it was near room 496. This caused Wilbur to believe that it was actually the seniors who were screwed up, for he knew that the 480's and 490's rooms were in C circle, and the pool was in A building. I Wendy Peterson, Shannon Gordhammer, Carri Johnson await Roger Thompson's introduction of Crocodile Rock at the Marching Band Concert. Angela Ring Laura Ringelspaugh jeff Ripley Melissa Rippberger Steve Rogers Anthony Roles Rafe Ronning Adam Rosenzweig Derek Rosin Matthew Rousseau Tammy Roy Barbara Rudolph Laura Rungert Barbie Rydberg Chad Saice Cora Sandberg Troy Sadog Jason Sawyer Nick Schaefbauer Ronald Schaefer Russell Schaefer Steven Schaefer Ronald Schaeffer Cherrie Schaefers Daman Schallenberger Steven Schaupp Sophomores — 177 Mathew Schertenberg Sara Schilling David Schmidt Tracy Schmidt Mason Schmitz Andrew Schneider Joy Schneider Paul Schulte Peter Schulte James Schultz Shawn Schultz Ben Schulz James Schulz Deanna Schwartz Sherri Segner Tara Selberg Nolan Schackelford Ross Shaich Gina Shariff Samuel Sharp Tammy Shearer Kelly Sherer Angela Shevchuk Kendal Shomshak Thomas Simonson Jane Sklenicka Card Adds Plus Minus One week after the end of each quarter, sophomores, juniors, and seniors alike received a piece of paper marking their class progress. New report cards joined the list of sacred institutions undergoing major changes under the present administration. The new cards included +'s and -'s with the exception of an A+. The numerical value of the letter grade changed by a third of a point. For example, a C=2 points. Therefore, a C-=1.67 points. Most sophomores did not seem to mind these grade changes because they would generally balance out in their grade point average. In contrast the straight A students were opposed to these changes because there was no A+ to balance an A-. Jim Henderson said, “I feel the new grading system will pull my GPA down and as a result make me less competitive for top scholarships. The sophomores had had this style report card in junior high, and did not seem too concerned about the impact pluses and minuses might have on them in the future. — Calculators are often necessary to help students compute their G.P.A.'s. 178 — Sophomores | Tammy Waldron works until the bell. Troy Skoog Chad Slater Amy Smith Dana Shell Shelley Snow Turi Solberg Tamara Sorsoleil Steven Spenser David Spragg Gregory Stalpes Lyle Stamen Shanda Stengel Kristine Stolhanske Darren Storkamp Todd Streich Dyanna Stroh Dennis Sullinan Jay Sullivan Bernadette Super Ann Sutherland Michael Sutterer Joey Sutton Chad Svinel Anita Syverson Robert Szyman Jeanette Tanghe Jennifer Te Vogt Shannon Tearle Jamie Tesser Amy Tessmer Candy Theis Todd Theisen Chad Thomad Greg Thomas Cassie Thompson Chris Thompson John Thompson Nanci Thompson Elizabeth Tliorud John Thorud Karen Thorud Pat Tirakomos Ericka Tollin Monica Tomaszewski Sophomores 179 Micheal Tophen Terrance Torkelson Theodore Torkelson Robert Townsend Tina Traxel Jason Troland Chad Trombley Gail Turner Todd Ueland Stacey Ulen Sherri Urick John Uzzell Christopher Van Namee Jason Van Wickle Tanya Vargas Troy Veldhouse Rebecca Verwey Sherry Vollmer Frika Vossen Heidi Wachholz Daniel Wagner Rick Wald Tammy Waldron Theresa Waldron Jeffrey Walstrom Wade Wannous Doug Weber Michael Weber Anne Wekler Richard Weiland Laura Wernli Carla West Melissa West John Western Michael Whelan 180 Sophomores f Alela Wisniewski, Tina Mctellan, Gina Shariff, and Elisa Whitney make plans tor the weekend. Tracy Whipple Jennifer White J Randy Mikolai was one of the high-spirited sophomores who enjoyed life at Cooper. J Cail Mitchell stays after class to get help on her circulatory system crossword from Health teacher Jim Knight. Sheba White Gilford Wick Carrie Wiggins Erik Wiisanen lody Williams Sophia Williams Michael Wincek Steven Winsor Jenny Winter Aleta Wisniewski Heather Wold Keith Wolf Jeremy Wood Steven Woolery Francis Worth Joseph Wurl Hui Yi Leslie Zeerwall Daniel Zezza Stacy Ziegler Julie Zimmerman Sophomores 181 1 Between her Geometry a rut Computer I classes. Caryl Bugge explains the principles o the Pythagoran Theorem to Suzy Anderson. Times Pass 'Twixt Classes Between classes, students divided their time among many activities. Passing time, as those short five minutes are called, became a period in which students and teachers took care of all unfinished business. Getting to the next class and switching from room to room took up the majority of time. However, students and teachers did far more than just move themselves from one room to another. Val Nelson, a Guidance secretary, assisted many students wishing to make appointments with their counselors. The Media Center received many books and other Audio-Visual materials and accepted payment of fines on overdue items. Students dropped off overnight check-out tapes to the Language Lab. Errands such as these were a few of the things that occupied students' time. Conferring with teachers about various problems from test scores to detention also took up much of those five minutes; but by far the most popular thing to do during passing time was to visit one's locker and then stop and talk to friends on the way to class. As Kendra Reynolds put it, Passing time is the only time during the day when I get to talk to my friends. | Upon arrival in his Health class, Tony Pence | Before going to their next class, Amy Dolenz and Jennifer Peterson gather books from receives explanation of Ihe test curve from |im discuss what happened during the last class. Knight. 182 — Feature Bonnie Abel Nicole Adams I In the language lab, Tracy 8erg listens to a French tape. In the commons during their free periods, Laura Hammon and Carolyn Armstrong talk with their Erik Aho Matthew Albrecht Debra Albus Anthony Allivato Anna Anderson Donald Anderson Joe Anderson Janelle Anderson Kelly Anderson Stacy Anderson David Andraschko Stanley Andresen Omar Ansari Carolyn Armstrong Tamara Ashmead Lisa Augustinack Robb Awderson Travis Bachmeier Kelli Bailey juniors - - 183 Christine Bannerman Melissa Barglof Terrance Barrett Dan Bartle Amy Bastian David Bauman Troy Baumann Kevin Beam Robert Beaver Christine Beck Paulette Belden Vickie Benson Shannon Berg Stephanie Berg Tracy Berg Dustin Berger Michelle Bergeron Omar Toils Omar Ansari has been involved in a variety of activities since junior nigh. His interest in politics caused Ansari to participate in Youth in Government. High scnool students from throughout the state ran the capitol for three days in January. Ansari served in the House of Representatives as vice president. In ninth grade, Ansari was vice president of personnel in Junior Achievement, a program designed to learn about American business. During his sophomore year, he participated in cross country. He also won third place in the extemporaneous speaking category of Declamation. Ansari became involved in this because he wanted to improve his public speaking ability. He also took an acting course at Macalester under the direction of Frank Plut during the summer of his junior year. Ansari joined the Hoofers at the same time, resulting in him being able to perform in London. He became interested in joining the Hoofers because he thought it would be fun and was really excited about it. As a junior, he also participated in soccer, playing on the junior varsity team. He also worked on the newspaper staff, writing for the news section. With all these activities in which he was involved, Ansari still chose to take seven classes, most of them being enriched, and somehow managed to be on the honor roll each quarter. Ansari said that he planned to be just as active during his senior year. After high school graduation, he plans to go to college, possibly to become a professor. f Singing with expression, Omar Ansari performs a number with the Hoofers. I Following the tradition of exchanging school pictures, Nicole Fosse gives one to each of her friends. 184 — Juniors Mary Bernstrom Lisa Berquam I Realizing they might get caught, (ill Dobson and Nicole Fosse cleverly try to leave the Media Center without checking out their books. IJ ilie Campbell and Senior Geoff 8oehm learn to keep their eyes on their books while typing. Teresa Berthelsen Christine Besch Ernest Betat Blake Bjorlin Chad Blaha Amy Blake Melissa Blakeley John Blodgett Nathan Boesen Jeffrey Bohn Desiree Boie Mike Boran Jill Born Lauri Bot Devon Bradford Darrin Bramwell Macrobbie Brand Jeffrey Brandt Derrick Brannan luniors — 185 Jennifer Braun Jonathan Brinkman Tony Brixius Walt Broich Amy Bronken Wendy Brostrom Lisa Brown Mark Buckingham Rachel Buechler Debra Bungert Kelli Burfeind Mark Bursey Chris Butterfield Deanna Buystedt Julie Campbell Staci Caouette Matthew Carhart Charity Carlson Christine Carlson Michelle Carlson Patrick Carmon Tracy Carrigan Melissa Carter Laura Casey Darren Cashman Kristine Cassen Dawn Cedenberg Kris Chancellor Bob Chandler 186 — Juniors Urs' Goes lo Sweden Ursula Choin, though a Cooper student, spent her junior year in Uppsala, Sweden, with her grandparents. She attended Celsius Gymmasium which she said she enjoyed very much. It! jugh she missed Cooper's school spirit. :h in said that the two schools shared one of mon feature: The school food there va just as awful. hile living in Sweden, Choin met some iV n heads, and said, They are no difen nt from the average person. She and iet newfound friends attended a crayfish ar , where everyone was to eat crayfish. Iht in disliked the idea at first, but tried it, i.tc said it really wasn't all that bad. A though her mother taught her the w dish Language, Choin still found it dif-icult sometimes to communicate with the iw.ides. She would sometimes get VuMrated, but still she tried and learned, bhe ndulged in letters she received from her fiends, which were written in English. The etters provided a break from Swedish, ’opular American songs, like Twist and ihout brought back memories of school lances. Though life was sometimes rustrating, she enjoyed the challenge that his experience gave her. Nynhom Chanthaminarong Jenny Choih Amy Christensen Earl Christensen Traci Churchill Paul Cisewski Tom Cisewski Rebecca Clay Carla Coates Todd Cole Jill Collins Michael Collodora Christina Cook Scott Cook Robert Coombs Chris Cordell Mike Cornwell Saundra Cota Andrea Cronen Chris Crosby Sean Curtis Dave Cwiertnia Joanie Dagett Patrick Dagnault Marla Dahl Steven Dahl Nancy Dahlmeir Karen Dalum Juniors — 187 Stacy Danke james Davidson Jeffery Davis Julie Davis Zenon Dawydowycz Mark DeGidio Bob DeYoung May Dehn Justin Dendinger Scott DesBles Mike Diaz Deanna Dietrich Maria Dimberio Jill Dobson Annette Dockter Darrah Doebler Mark Dooley l.ori Dosmann Sara Douglas Debora Drummond Chris Dubose Heather Dunn Doug Dunnigan Eric Eastman Donald Eaton Jeri Edwards Kurt Eiden Lisa Elling John Emahaiser William Enck Lauri Engelen Kelly Erickson Jodi Johnston relaxes by talking with Juli Gustafson. 188 — Juniors Dave Evangelist Jason Evans Mark Evans Doug Falldin jean Fellbaum Julie Fellbaum Adam Fesenmaier Chris Feyen Traci Figueroa Joseph Fitzer Darin Flaten Dave Folkestad Lisa Forsythe Nicole Fosse Keith Fossum Gretchen Frank Jon Franke Jason Franzen Christine Fraser Erik Freitag Michelle Friedrich Matt Friesen Amanda Frigaard Todd Gadtke Bryan Gangl Miria Ganz Scott Gardner Jennifer Gartner Michelle Gasparrini Duane Giguere Roy Gillette Heidi Goldfarb Sherry Gorse Harold Gossard Emily Gould Brant Grages Juniors 189 Chris Finds Hobby Al the age of eight Chris C r-dell began playing tennis, a id by the youthful age of foi r-teen he had accomplish d making the Robbinsda e Cooper varsity tennis team. He play d as a third varsity singles player and th n moved up to second varsity, before I s sophomore year. Although the compe i-tion at the varsity level was mo e challenging, he posted an impressive 5 victories and a mere 6 defeats during I is freshman year. Chris said, The adjustment to varsity tennis was made easi ?r by already knowing other varsity players such as john Andraschko, Craig Swa i-son, and Tim Rademacher. Cordell prefers to play singles and said, You don't have to rely on anyone else. Whether he wins or loses, the performance is solely his doing. Cordell has played hockey for eleven years, and played soccer his sophomore year. Despite his tennis success, his future plans for tennis involvement he said will be just a social activity. Jennifer Griep Louis Grimaldi Jennifer Groschen Kelly Gruber Loring Guenther Kelly Gunderson Jodi Gustafson Juli Gustafson Kim Gustafson Curt Haakenson Russell Habel Matt Haberle John Haft Mary Hahn Pat Hallaway Danny Halverson Timothy Hanna Laura Hamman Jeffrey Hannay Gregory Hansen ] Tracy Carrigan sharpens up her typing skills. 190 Juniors I Stove Och calculates a biology problem. luring David Cade's hall supervision, Chris Butterfield and Sean Holt make u an exam. Shelly Harmer Caryl Harriman Chris Harris Paul Harris Ted Harrison Don Harshe Brenda Harvey Doug Hauge Jeremy Hawes Stephanie Hawes Cynthia Hebig Lisa Hedenland Vicki Hedges Rachael Hedlof Tracy Hedman Scott Hegstad Carol Held James Hemsworth Jay Heroux Daniel Merrman Kathy Hildahl Barb Hilger John Hilk Dean Hill Zinetta Hill Billy Hindrichs Janice Hoefer Janye Hoefer Allison Hoekstra Danny Holland Jennell Holm Edward Holmberg juniors — 191 Stress Created in Junior Year For some at R.C.H.S., activities dominated everyday life. Seniors, juniors, and sophomores all found activities in which to partake, but juniors seemed to be most involved. Sophomores, after all, had the difficult task of adjusting to senior high life, of learning to be a small fish in a big pond, rather than a big fish in a small pond, a lifestyle enjoyed in junior high. Planning for the future preoccupied the minds of the seniors. Juniors, adjusted to high school, yet still far enough away from graduation, took on the busiest schedules. Whether it be music, athletics, drama, or employment, many juniors involved themselves in extra activities. This involvement not only enriched the lives of the involved students, but also other people in the school and community as well. Several students exemplified the ideal of the involved student. Several students played for athletic teams. Playing more than one varsity sport demanded very large amounts of time. Ted Harrison kept himself busy by playing varsity football, basketball, and track. He lettered in all three sports. Joe — Resling in between plays, Ted Harrison listened to the next play in the big game against Armstrong. Sundeen played hockey and soccer. Chris Butterfield not only goal tended for the hockey team, but also played with a punk band that took a trip over spring break. Students got involved in activities other than athletics as well. Katy Tessman earned academic honors while taking a heavy course load including Humanities, a class usually taken by seniors. Tessman also worked on the yearbook staff and was a cheerleader during the fall. In addition, she acted in the musical and managed lights for the Hoofers. Her involvement did not end with school, however. Tessman sang with three choirs, earned money for college working at the Holiday Inn, and enjoyed her favorite hobby, swimming, keeping her skills as a certified life guard fine-tuned. Another example of the involved junior, Ben Jacobson, made school his second home. Jacobson put in long hours working as head of the lighting crew. Having been a foreign exchange student himself, Jacobson used his experiences to aid him in his duties as president of the World Citizens Club. He also worked in the A.V. departmer t at school and was a member of not only Select Choir, but the ultra-select Chamber Singers, as well. In additioi Jacobson enjoyed several hobbies, ir-cluding photography and fishing, and worked for Service Master to ean money for his international travels. Another busy junior, Stephanie Hawes, listed music and dance among her activities. A member of both syrr -phonic and jazz bands, Hawes spert many hours practicing to play as fin t chair saxophone. She also spent many hours practicing her public speaking techniques as an outstanding member of the declamation program and a representative for the Student Council. Taking dance lessons at the Dance Shoppe helped Hawes get dancing parts in the school musical, as well. Finally, she worked at North Memorial Hospital to earn money for college. While these were by no means the only busy students, they were examples of some of the more involved. Whether practicing a sport, a speech, a song, or studying a subject, the juniors did not waste time. 192 — Feature — Ben (acobson gives service to his high school by working as an AV aide free of charge. I— Katy Tessman practices her piano l efore she rushes off to c heer for the soccer team. 1 Proud to be first chair saxophone. Stephanie Hawes practices to keep her position. Feature 19? Sean Holt Kevin Honebrink Murray Hopwood Beth Howard Ron Huber Jeffrey Hughes Scott Hughes Melissa Hukriede Peter Huncovsky Jon Hunt Debbie Idstrom Jackie lilies Scott Indgjer Paul Isaacs Joel Jablonski Michelle Jacobs Ben Jacobson Jennifer Jacobson Tim Jacobsen Paula Jacques Thomas Jenkins Chris Jensen Tammy Johanson Chris Johns Amy Johnson Cameron Johnson Eric Johnson Greg Johnson Joel Johnson Steve Shogren recopies an assignment in study. During band, Brenda Harvey and Rob Cooms play a duet 194 — Juniors Kelly Johnson Laurie Johnson Mark Johnson Mark Johnson Neal Johnson Steve Johnson Theresa Johnson Tim Johnson Jodi Johnston Terry Jones Amy Joppa Darren Jordahl Joanne Jorgensen Jeffrey Josephson William Juliar Kelly Jurgens Christopher Kaisershot Lynn Kantorowicz Jeff Kase Michael Kassera Phou Keoraj Teresa Kern William Kiblin Leslie Kicker David Kiffmeyer Juniors — 195 Shadowing Mentors A few students of the Junior Class took advantage of the mentorship program. In this program they chanced to leave their protected school environments to peek into real-world career employment. A mentorship allowed a student to choose a particular field he she was interested to go into and work there at least eight hours a week on a project in that field. These students worked with the professionals in their chosen field so that they got the true idea of what this career would be like. Nicole Fosse was one of the students that chose a mentorship program. Nicole was interested in psychology, and she chose a mentorship program with Golden Valley Mental Health Center. Here Nicole was exposed to the many areas of psychology during her junior year. When talking about her mentorship program, Nicole said, Why not get an idea of what psychology would be like now instead of waiting for when I have to pay money in college. Nicole felt her experience was very valuable. From her experience she has found out that there are many different areas of psychology, and she will have to decide which area she wants to go into. Nicole felt that her mentorship has not only better prepared her for college but also for the real world. I Nicole Fosse suddenly finds an idea for her mentorship project. Keith Kiffmeyer Tammy Kimball Dave King Hui Kyong Lisa Klaphake Patrica Klick Kris Kloster Shane Knobbe Shannon Knowles Tammy Knuth Jill Knutson Wendy Kohnen Nick Kopp Greg Kosch Keith Kosek Jodi Koskela Ann Kovach Sheri Krampitz Neil Krashoff Wayne Krippner Christine Kubic 196 — Juniors Jeff Kunee Dana Kuns When language aide Mary Ann Spande turns her back, Melissa Robinson relaxes in the language lab. Kim Wold decides to take a risk as she puts all her money on number 9. Cynthia Kunza Jeffre Kyllonen Vickie Labelle Molly Lafriniere Michelle Laffey Kevin Lang Michele Lanoue Christine Larson Eric Larson Jill Larson Jodi Larson Paul Larson Tammy Larson Jackie Lauer Kira l.aughlin Michael Lawrance luniors — 197 Phong Le Tonya Lebrun Adam Lee Shari Leiner Eric Lenhart Jeff Lepinske Charlene Lewis Tara Lewis Eileen Lilja Lisa Lillemo Lora Lindgren Tim Lloyd Charles Loers Richard Loftus Paul Loiselle Kathryn Long Tracy Lorsung Rochelle Lougheed Mark Lovmo Shelly Lund Kelli Maag Sarah Maasch Jason Mager Kris Magnuson Andrea Maki Nicole Malhati Dina Maltzman Melanie Markovich Kelli Marks 198 — Juniors Catherine Master Mark Master ] Ron Chagnon teaches Colleen Progler how to sketch the human face. I Shelly Frriedrich waits patiently for help from a media specialist. Mark Mata Tom Mathias Lori Mattson Brian Matthews Eric McCloud Chris McDonald Sheri McDonald Kelly McDonough Michelle McGraw Christopher McKellips Craig Meister Jeff Melby Kristen Mellon Laura Merchant Jerome Merten Teresa Meyer Sherry Mikolai Amanda Miller Angella Miller luniors 199 Thomas Miller Jon Mills Lorna Moody Victoria Moody Ronny Morgan Ruth Morris Nadira Muhammed Gina Munn Michael Munn Christopher Murnane Michael Murray Nicholas Nali Kele Nathe John Nelson Julie Nelson Renee Nelson Tim Nemeth Anne Netland Steven Neumann Richard Neururer Linh Nguyen Lynn Nhul Michele Nicholls Arlan Nickerson Scott Niemind Thomas Nordstrom Jason Northrup Kimberly Numan Chris Nyberg Stephen Och Jason Ohman Robert Ohman I While at Courage Center, Laura Weinzetl and And' Saumer sing April is in My Mistress' Face. I Miria Canz and Kelly McDonough compare answers to a French language lab assignment. 3 200 — Juniors Gary Oie Martin Oliver Lisa Olsen Dana Olson Jeff Olson Justin Olson Mark Oppegard Jason Osgood Vincent Osier Shelly Ostman Janine Overman Jason Ovick Kristina Pakonen Tim Palm Dan Paro Mike Pawlak Steve Pearson Terry Pearson Marty Perusse Eric Petersen Adam Peterson S.ssey tells of tip f :nlran-cootroSnk - � Gossard Wins Prize Neither rain nor snow nor sleet nor hail shall keep these carriers from their appointed rounds. Who is this carrier that battles the elements to bring the news of death and destruction, joy and hope? This knight in shining raincoat is Harold Gossard. Harold started his paper route five years ago. He began with one route which he worked Monday through Sunday. Gaining speed and accuracy, Gossard is now delivering over 200 papers in a 34-block radius. Harold devoted four hours every weekend to his duties. Like all students, Gossard felt the squeeze of money. His parents suggested that he should get a job. With his route, Gossard makes eight dollars an hour which equals approximately $260 a month. Through Gossard's hard work and devotion to early hours, Harold achieved the honor of being Carrier of the Year. He was chosen by his district manager out of his zone. Along with Gossard, ten other people were named from around the state. At a banquet held at the Radisson South, Gossard received a certificate of his achievement. A statue was given to his parents who also received free tickets to the dinner. With the combined earnings from his route and job at the Sunshine Factory, Harold has bought a VCR, a waterbed, a sheltic, a TV, four bikes, and supplied his spending money for a few trips the family has taken. Gossard plans to continue his route through high school but plans to keep his job at the Sunshine Factory after he graduates. tumors — 201 P.D.A. Rocks M any students at RCHS played in bands, usually one of three styles, either Pop, Hard Rock, or Punk music. Chris Butterfield played in a punk band named P.D.A., or Parental Discretion Advised. His band consists of a drummer, two guitarists, and a lead singer. Butterfield played the electric bass, Dan Holen, the drums, Ron johnson, lead guitar, and Jim Swanson sang lead vocals. Sean Holt wrote most of the band's lyrics, but each band member wrote his own part for his instrument. The band formed during Homecoming and practices three to four times a week for three or four hours per session in Chris's basement. Chris said, Most people look upon punkers as strange or weird because of their different styles. Punk is not the styles of clothing you wear, it's your outlook on life. Some punkers dress the way they do for attention or to get back at their parents, although most of them do it to show they're not like everyone else. Punkers think for themselves. In the various cliques, one or two individuals think for themselves while everybody else just imitates them. Butterfield got involved in his band for several reasons. First of all, he liked unk music and the accompanying ifestyle. He already knew how to play the guitar and wanted an outlet for his skill. He also saw it as a way to earn money. P.D.A. planned a gig in Denver over spring break and planned to travel out west during the summer in search of work. Pl lifi Mark Peterson Paul Peterson Stacy Peterson Peter Petrick Kongieng Phomphakdy Vomgsayhak Phomphakdy Katy Picek Julie Poe Stephanie Pofahl Ruth Polensky James Poole David Potter Charlotte Pounds Colleen Progler Jane Pribnow Sarah Proulx Jason Quast Jennifer Quisberh Craig Rabe Brian Rainerson Jozette Ramstad 202 — juniors Looking at the clock during her timed typing test, Zinetta Hill realizes her time is almost up. Ben Jacobson, Laurel Zepeda, and Nolan Shackleford enjoy a Spanish fiesta. Julie Rauch John Rauser Eric Rautio Jay Raykovich Craig Redepenning Robert Reichling Charles Reinwand Diane Reitmeier Darla Renstrom Aaron Resch David Retka Katherine Richardson Dean Rivers Wendy Robinson Melissa Robinson Laura Roger Mike Rogers Paul Rolighed Scott Rolling Julie Ruddy Claire Rudolph Barbara Ruha Amy Rumpza Linda Ruud Cary Rupp Juniors 203 Ranee Saniker Darien Sandberg Craig Sandeen Kim Sanwald Andrew Saumer Michelle Schendel Jason Scherschligt Michelle Schleif Lisa Schmidt Ann Schmit Matthew Schnoor Nancy Schoen Toni Schowalter Kris Schroeder Dan Schultz Scott Schultz Michael Schupanitz Tom Schwab Shawn Sculthorp Michelle Seviour William Sharbono Paul Shariff Richard Sheriff Thomas Sherman Dustine Shoberg Steven Shogren Ann Simonson Eric Skogrand Michelle Slattery Todd Small Shannon Smith Steven Smith Tony Smith Jon Smock John Snyder Karen Sognesand Michael Somers Denise Sonnenstahl Laura Sorsoleil Frank Souther Shelly Southerling Michelle Spooner Dean Springer Anthony Stanley 204 — Juniors f With assistance from Al Schober, Eric Skogrand attempts to convert calories to joules Gary Starkweather Lonny Starkweather Joe Stecker Robin Steman Jennifer Stephens Mollie Stickney James Stinski Julie Stiras David Streeter Sandra Strom Tracy Strouth Carrie Stuefen Jana Stump Steven Stunick Mark Subialka John Sucky Sandon Suhr Joseph Sundeen Amy Sundseth Tom Svoboda Jerry Swan James Sword Jeanette Taylor Jennifer Tepley Wade Teply Cynthia Ternus Katie Tessman Michelle Thoennes Cindy Thomas Dale Thompson Tracy Thorson Brian Tilbury Bob Tjoens Jamison Totten Teresa Tuenge Chris Turan Brian Tutland Don Tvedt Todd Tyson Amy Underberg Ann Van Dusen (uniors — 205 Jill Van Steenberger Jason Vig Joseph Vogt Jaclyn Waddington James Waknitz Richard Walker Chris Ward Tracy Ward Kelly Warren Frank Weber Wendi Wedel Michael Wederath Vicki Wefel Lisa Wegner Laura Weinzetl Marla Weir Anne Weitzel John Wendt Deanna Werner Michael West David White Mark Whitmore Robert Widholm Luke Wiisanen Eric Wikstrom Wade Wilaby Eric Williams Keith Wilmo Kevin Wilmo Renee Wilson London Witherspoon Tom Wittig Kimberly Wold Hether Woods Scott Worman Jina Worth Heather Wosick Dawn Young Michael Youngquist Kelly Zavadil Jason Zeaman Molly Zimmerman Tiffany Zoschke I Practicing The William Tell Overture, Tammy Johansen and Kris Pakonen coordinate their entrance. 206 — Juniors On January 8, 1987, a Thursday, four days after winter break, a week and a day before the semester's end, school had resumed and students and staff had settled back into their respective routines. The Talons photographers recorded that Day in the Life of RCHS s spending that one day in time. We deliberately chose a day which had few special events, but progressed as any other day r ight: a day which illustrated the usual happenings within the building. At 6:00 a.m., three teachers — Bugge, Blore, and Behrens - walk down still-dark halls to their classrooms. The building is c � ld, dark, and silent except for their echoing footsteps. Eventually, one of the two night janitors switches on the lights; the t her raises the flag. 6:30 found John Lloyd, the first principal to arrive, in tne teacher's lounge, reading the Tribune and drinking coffee, and Shetyl Brame, the first student to arrive, waiting for the Media Center to open. By 7:00 a.m., she is inside, and faculty members, who need material for that day run off, wait for Phyllis Kunkel to duplicate papers during this time, reserved for the last minute rush. Other faculty members, due for work at 7:00, head for their rooms or to the lounge after gathering their mail from the office. In the span of an hour, the building has changed from one of quiet emptiness to a flurry of activity created by arriving staff and early students, some of whom try to finish detention before the semester's end. Feature 207 The first bus, 4, arrives at 7:15, soon followed by others which line up in an orange mass against the white snow; students stream from the buses into the foyer creating a cacophony of sound. The AV Department scatters film projectors and record players throughout the building as the faculty heads for homerooms or to morning hall or parking lot duty. Rozie Ellison, the bookkeeper, sells lunch tickets at the sales window in the foyer; students stand in groups at lockers, discussing their impending finals; some go into the office to get absence slips or special excuse slips. Bus 19, the last to arrive, is on time, a rare occurrence. Halls empty suddenly at 7:30 and homeroom oegins. Jill Eifert and Justin Olson read morning announcements, concluding with the lunch menu, hot dogs. In homeroom 245, Paul Putnam reminds the newspaper staff of their final copy deadline tne following day; Paul Seavey does likewise in 301 with the yearbook staff. Attendance clerk |an l.ee sets out the baskets for the envelopes as tardies sign in. The bell rings again at 7:40, and tne classes of Thursday, January 8, officially begin five minutes later. The office staff sets about its tasks for the day. Principal G. David Knutson begins to open the day's mail; other principals prepare to meet students who nave been issued green slips to the office or who have come down for other reasons. The secretaries answer phones, type memos, schedule appointments, and welcome visitors. Students, for the most part, fight sleep through first hour classes. The food service staff begins preparations for lunch at C};(K) while students with second hour open sit in the commons eating pretzels and doing homework. During third hour, Sid Buffington explains some reasonably practical application of first derivatives in a calculus class; in the choir room, Laurie Montour and Heidi Fruhmann rehearse the soprano line of Schubert's Mass in G. Feature 209 210 — Feature At 10:15, the first lunch is served, and the lunchroom fills as students shuffle through a variety of lunchlines. Also during this hour, Hummel's enriched biology class disects crayfish. At 11:00, the work program students begin to sign out as students head for period five lunch. Following lunch, students congregate in the hails, trying hall monitor Bod O'Hara's patience as they try to get past the line. Some sit on the stairs, snaring a moment with a friend; others fight off the lethargy of their day in the weight room; still others spend a portion of tne hour in the library studying. During sixth period, the yearbook room fills with its xenophobic staff which would rather eat in tne sanctity of its own room than brave the cafeteria. The custodial and food service staffs use the last part of sixth period to clean tables and sweep floors so that the cafeteria will be ready for seventh period, when it will again be referred to as the commons. The school store, run by DECA, opens at the beginning of seventh period and will stay open until the end of eighth. Elsewhere and elsewhile, students study in the skills lab while Pat Felth helps students in her AP composition class across the hall. Upstairs and to the left. Bill Driver says, I want you — to give me the answer, in a government class full of semi-comatose students just beginning to cram for finals. Feature — 211 Back in the main office, Knutson meets with Sue Lee concerning the program on AIDS to be presented the following Thursday. The Vo-tech bus returns at 2:05, giving those students a few moments before the final bell at 2:20. It rings, and students gather their belongings from lockers, and reboard buses for the long ride home. However, for many, the day is not over. In room 346, the debate team meets for yearbook pictures, the one-act rehearses. Both locker rooms are filled with athletes preparing for practices. The wrestling team will face Wayzata at 6:00 and the building will host a few meetings before the day is officially over. Tne custodial staff still has a few hours worth of cleaning to do; one day has scarcely ended before the next begins. 212 — Feature You can't go home again You can't return to yesterday What has been remains where it has ended Proposing the possibility of tomorrow. Today begins anew And as the sun at dawning promises a certain glory So we can thrill to the expectancy today will bring. To be Restricts, confines, invalidates But To become Enriches and excites It leads us to fulfill That which only we can predicate With our free will. The prologue was our yesterday The Play is what we can become If only we will it so. There is no epilogue to living For the play takes all our speck of time in this infinity. And so Becoming Is the fingertip We wish to grasp That is fortunately Just beyond our reach. Seniors were required to buy this robe for $12.50 in order to participate in graduation ceremonies. poem read by Neal Luebke to his last classes of Humanities. Seniors — 213 Lason Builds Strength Hurting my back in gymnastics was my greatest setback, said Kris Lason, but it gave me my start with weight training. Encouraged by her former gymnastics coach Bill Blaisick, a former Mr. Minnesota, to use weight training to strengthen her back ana to keep in shape, Lason joined The Gym to train. Since then, Lason's interest changed to a more serious goal. Seeing the people working out at the aym, with their desire to achieve, influences me to work harder, said Lason. The four-day program Lason used helped her to reduce her stress. I use lifting as an outlet. On day one I work my upper body hard; day two, lower body hard, then one day rest, then easier workouts on day three and four. Lason worked out basically on her own but received help from many at the gym. When I need help with my lifting or diet, I can ask anyone for some help. Terry Bloom, a power lifter, was a big help for Lason. Learning new exercises and the correct way to use the equipment was just as important as actually helping Lason with her routines; that's where Bloom helped Lason. Lason planned to attend the University of Minnesota on the Minneapolis-St. Paul campus, allowing her to continue successfully with her training. It is convenient for me to be at the U, but I won't be able to give the total devotion needed until I finish with school, said Lason. I'm lifting for myself, said Lason. All I really want is to build to the point of having ripples on my stomach! concluded Kris. Angela Marie Alt Arlene Elizabeth Alt Kristine joy Michael Paul Anderson Anderson Steven Lee Tamara Joy Anderson Anderson Tonya Marie Amdahl Guy Brenton Anderson 214 — Seniors lanell lewel Anderson |onas Andersson Craig A. Anton Jennifer Ann Archambo Thomas Matthew Catherine Elizabeth Arndt Arneson Carrie lean Arver Shelly Ann Atwater Sherry Lyn Atwater Lori Dawn Bandemcr Pier Giorgio Bargellini Kerry Paul Baribeau John Charles Beach Derrick Matthew Beam Donald Stephen Melissa Ann Belanger Michael Dale Benson Cynthia Kaye Berg Becchetti I Tara Rogene Barton Lisa Marie Battles Robert Damon 8audhuin Dean Dary Bauermeister Paul Steven Bauman Brent Allan Baxley Seniors 215 Eric John Berg Randy Carl Berg Brian Gerald 8erggren Jeffrey Scott Bergquist Rebecca Ann Berner Jon Paul Bevonen Anne Marie Betat James Anthony Betland Hyland Does It All Other than her daily schedule, senior Lisa Hyland involved herself in a variety of extracur ricular activities including tennis, golf, the girls slalom ski team, chairperson of Homecoming committee, props for the musical, and newspaper. Although Hyland occupied her time with these activities, she still had time to keep her part-time job as a waitress at K.Wong's take out restaurant. Hyland's favorite pastime was tennis. Due to her friends' and father's influence, she joined Hosterman Jr. High's tennis team where she played for two years. She began playing tennis for Cooper her freshman year. Since then she has played on a traveling team and was elected captain for her senior year. Hyland's favorite part of tennis was seeing the improvement of her game. I stuck with tennis the longest; golf is a game of accuracy, but you can always learn new strokes, said Hyland. Hyland's greatest influence is her father. He always encouraged me to try my best, said Hyland. She also gave credit to her coach, Lisa Gruber. I learned not to take everything I do so seriously, just have fun with it. Hyland plans to continue tennis in college. It's a great way to meet people. Hyland said she wanted to stay involved with her intramural sports as long as possible. She also plans to continue with her extracurricular activities. Sometimes it's hard, but I can always manage to balance my time. Robert Ambrey Biggs Scott Allen Billey Daniel John Blachfelner 1 During the off-season, Lisa Hyland uses ball control exercises to help her stay in practice for the tennis season. Clayton Michael Black Nichol Anne Black Brian Allen Blackman Vincent Paul Blaede 216 — Seniors | Tony Weinzetl and Scon Morris read papers on newspaper day in Vern Hollister's journalism class. Daniel Gregory Blakeley Dana Nicole Blood Geoffrey Gerald Boehm Lisa Christine Booen Robert T. Borgen Scott Darrell Bot et Sheryl Ranee Brame lason Anthony Brandt Greg Lyle Bratvold Paul Jerome A. Bredeson Shelly Marie Brehmer Micheal Ray Bridell Pamela Jo Ann Broberg Janel Lucille Broman Lynette Kay Broman Timothy Ray Charlene Caroline Kevin John Brown Sean Kyle Brown Jane Anne Brytowski Broughton Brown Seniors — 217 Bruce Andrew Bunnell Amy Jean Burkholder Malinda Marie Burling Kelly Renee Burns Timothy John Burns Michael Todd Campbell Gregory Thurston Kelly Jeanne Carison Patrick Robert Carlson Ted Gary Carldon Robert William Carter Jeanette Viola Cassman Carlson Lisa Christine Cavanagh Matthew Allen Chenvert Michael David Cederberg Marilyn Marie Cerini Cindy Chandler Donald James Chapman Scott Richard Childers Kyung Ho Choi Christopher Robin Choin Ann Marie Chrissinger Michelle Marie Charboneau April Elizabeth Christensen Dean Elwin Christensen Jo Ann Christian Andrew Bruce Kelle Earle Cloutier Christine Marie Daniel James Cottew Clendennen Connelly 218 — Seniors F xhelle Anne Cowan Heather Lynn Craig Constance K. Cross Mark Anthony Curtis Joel Anthony Cybyske Chris Dahme Delaina Marie Dahnke Scott Allen Dalchow ' Jheri Freitag takes time to study a Chinese lesson before his test the next day at the University of Minnesota. Kristin Sarah Dalen John Winston Danielson Jheri Studies Chinese eing able to speak Chinese is not an accomplishment most seniors claim, but Jerrold Freitag, a rare student, can. Freitag began studying Chinese at the University of Minnesota in June, I 86. Impatient to learn a foreign la iguage, he was drawn to the U. by II eir intensive language study program. V hen he applied he deliberated be-t een Russian and Chinese. Russian, he d -cided, held no immediate practical u e. He chose Chinese because of the gi eater opportunities for speaking it in tl e future. His first Chinese class consisted of a ten-week program four hours a day, five d ys a week, which, once completed, became a whopping fifteen credits. This past year, Freitag studies Chinese II at the U. while completing German V at Cooper. “Speaking Chinese and German fluently ana colloquially is my goal, he said. After graduation Freitag plans to go to the Concordia Institute of German Studies in Bemidji. He is interested in the Institute because of the intensive studies and immersion in the language. After he completes eight months at tne Institute, he will participate in the Institute's internship program. He looks forward to this part and intends to spend as much time in Germany as he can. If the possibility of an internship in China came up, Freitag said, “I probably wouldn't take it. mere is too much red tape to wade through and cultural formalities that are too hard to teach Americans. I would like to study there, but to work there would be difficult because things aren't as freely available as in Western European countries. After the Institute, Freitag plans to stay in college studying Chinese and German. He will also begin a major in Law and hopes to embark in the field of international law. Peggy Anne Devine Lisa Jo Dimberio Jennifer Teresa Dobson Seniors — 219 Jack Alexander Christina Lynn Doran Donovan J After desperately seeking out a place to work, Kris lindberg settles on a table. Tina Marie Dosman Kimberly Doloras Drummand Michael Francis Duncan Shannon Marie Dunleaw Lisa Marie Dunn Heather Ann Dvorak Kenneth Lee Eastman Rachel Allegra Ebner Peggi Ann Eckers Monica Lyn Egge Leslie Rae Egli Steven Albert Eide Jill Marie Eiferl Todd Michael Ellis Lalonme lean Erickson Wady Alonso Espinosa Marjorie Beth Estlund Thomas William Evans 220 — Seniors Linda Rae Fahlin Elizabeth Marie Falk David Christopher Fanning Lisa Ann Fickling Tiffany Kristine Fisher Mark Anthony Frame Kimberly Kay Frantz Jerrold Spencer Freitag Paul Jeffrey Freitag Heidi Jean Fuhrmann Terri Loves Softball From the time she started first grade at Forest Elementary School, senior Terri Savoye has been encouraged by her parents and sister in athletics. Her career started with T-Ball, sponsored by the Crystal Park and Recreation, and even though she went on to play tetnis and basketball, she still favored soft-b. II because of the competition with her si- ter. However, as time wore on, the sport pi ted her against herself, because of the n ed to better herself. I always try to im-pnve on past performances and skills, sa d Savoye. An influence that Savoye encountered at C toper was softball coach Stan Ualdhauser. He guided the girl's softball te im when they emerged as the 1985 State C ampions. Savoye's athletic experiences cx curred when the final strike was pitched. Swoye said, The entire team ran onto the fit Id and celebrated! In describing what sh ? enjoyed most about softball, Savoye felt it was the support of the team that ■eilly mattered. She felt this attitude would help her in future softball pursuits, beginning with her planned attendance at he University of Minnesota-Morris where ihe will be a walk-on in softball. Amy Louise Filzer Michal Henry Galajda Joseph James Gangelhoff Constance Marie Cast I Preparing for soft!)all in college, Terri Savoye diligently practices her pitching. Seniors — 221 Cynthia Lynn Gait Deborah Jean Gaunitz Jodi Marie George Scott David Getchell Kimbrely Kaye Phillip Nelson Giles Gieneart Todd Granger Jane Elizabeth Griffin Rodney Gerard Griffin Marcia Marie Gunia Douglas Roy Gurholt Daniel James Hagber Laura Elizabeth Hagen Patricia Johann Haggen Gray Edmund Hahn Shari Lee Haider Lee Ann Hankel Patricia Ann Hanna John Andrew Hannay Jodi Lyn Hanrehan Christopher James Hanson David Maynard Hanson J Tim Quady. distracted from writing his short story, turns to doodling in his notebook. 222 — Seniors | Bob Moore checks his locker for a pen and paper to take notes on the operations he will witness. Moore shapes future Originated in 1979 80, the Career Shadowing program has broadened not only in the number of students involved, but also in the op-I ortunities offered to the students. ' Shadowing gives the student the hance to investigate their career (hoices in the actual surroundings of Hat occupation, said judy Fahlin. I ahlin is in charge of the program at I obbinsdale Cooper. The same oppor-tjnity is offered to every student; all l ley have to do is come in and pick up n application. I think it is a wonderful i pportunity for them, especially the ; ophomores, Fahlin said. Senior Bob Moore's interest was in he field of medicine. Moore felt that i ie experience would help him decide i being an anesthetist was what he real-I' wanted. I had done a lot of reading c n the subject before I was actually in t le operating room. Now I am sure that i's the right job for me, said Moore. Moore knew the person he wished to shadow; however, that is not the case for most students. This is what Fahlin is for. It is her job to organize the submitted application and deliver them to the Community Education Center, located at the former Robbinsdale Junior High school, where the applications are processed by Ardis Cibuzar. If the student cannot arrange to spend the day with someone they know, Cibuzar arranges a meeting for the student. The popularity of this program has grown immensely! said Cibuzar, referring to the comparison of the six students she worked with her first year to the 50+ predicted for this year. Most applicants receive their first career choice, but there have been incidents where the second choice is all that is available, Fahlin said. Following the student's day of shadowing, it is required that each person fill out an evaluation sheet regarding how beneficial they felt the program was. Almost all came back marked'ex-cellent' on a scale of excellent, good, or poor, said Fahlin. They all enjoy it so much! The Career Shadowing program is available to all grade levels and offers a variety of choices to students interested. It really helps to have the experience. I think I got a lot out of it, Moore concluded. Jennifer Marie Hanson Rebekah Kay Hanson Sarah Jean Hastings Robert Gerard Havlik John Thomas Harrington Jodi Kay Harris Marlene Margret Hawes Eric Edward Hedican Kimbedy Ann Hedenland Todd Stephen Hedman Seniors — 223 Tyson Jay Heidelberger Tammy Lee Heiland Lori Ranee Heinz Peter Dean Helder Corey Phillip Hels Michael Sigmund Helseth Connie Marie Gabry Joan Hendriks Hendricks Intensity Provides Student activities as well as recognition for achievement gave students the incentive to advance at a very rapid rate, but few students accomplished as much in three years as Angie Lee. Lee worker! on seven of Cooper's plays and musicals, shared in the success of the Hoofer's as a student director, co-edited the yearbook, qualified for a National Merit Scholarship, and not only was she a part of National Honor Society, but she was also elected president. Lee chose Macalaster College as the place to continue her successful trend of activities and also considered architecture as a field of study. Within Lee's array of accomplishments lay the labor behind each and the profits which resulted. No single activity was so beneficial to Lee as her experiences with the Hoofer's culminating in a trip to England. Her intense work on the dancing production alongside of her academic achievements allowed her the opportunity to perform in London. She was exposed to many different aspects of culture and opportunities to view dramatic shows. Opportunities are the primary reason Lee worked so diligently and involved herself in the many endeavors. I As co-editor of the yearbook, one of Angie Lee's undertakings became the feature, A Day in the Life of Cooper. The yearbook is just one of the tasks of her own life at Cooper. Rhonda Kaye Henegar Daniel Michael Mark Anthony Herbes lames Howard Hennings Heywood 224 Seniors r. jn ,■ I ,, , , , n . ... | Unaware that the bell is about to ring, Paula Koshoil searches for her books. David Patrick Hondel Jeffrey Robert Hott Sandra Rae Hughes Michelle Mary Hussey Bonni Jo Huston Troy Allen Huston Lisa Anne Hyland Michael Theodore Iwanok Jill Stacey Jacobs Jay Phillip Jagerson Brenda Michelle Stacey Ann Jendro Mark Allen Jenson Todd Patrick lewett Jahnke Charles Edward Craig William Johnson David Paul Johnson Francine Starr Johnson Jeffrey Paul Johnson Jeri Lynn Johnson Johnson Seniors — 225 Joy Marie Johnson Kelly Ann Johnson Lisa Renee Johnson Renee Jo Ann Johnson Shane Robert Johnson Tara Dawn Johnson Thomas John Johnson Wade Cameron Johnson Dave Acts Involvement in a show required hard work, concentration, and a great deal of commitment. For senior David Webber, who has the unique distinction of being the only male attending Cooper to have had a role in every show since his sophomore year, the late hours and lack of sleep were worth it all when he heard people clap. When I received applause, I knew that I had done something well. His love of the stage led to his portrayal of many different characters. The most challenging was Olin Britt from The Music Man because of the demanding singing part. The barbershop music was difficult because we all had to work together to get the desired effect. However, his favorite role was James Crandell in the play, The Murder Room. This role enabled him to portray a straight character, something that he had not done in the past. Webber said his desire for attention led him to pursue drama, but he later found that it was the closeness that came from working with others in a mutual endeavor that he really enjoyed. Webber explained, Even though the cast members of Oklahoma did not know each other well at the beginning of the show, toward the end we were a close family. Webber will continue to pursue drama at either Mankato State or at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he said, I would like to achieve the theatrical talents of either Nick Nolte or Margaret Hamilton. Jaycie Laine Jolicoeur Brian William Jones Dean N. Jones Jeffrey L. Jones Nathan Alan Juntunen Steven Jon Kahl 226 — Seniors J After capturing yet another role. Horace Vandergelder, David Webber acts with gestures and reflections. Robert Craig Kapas Kristin Ann Kassera Daniel George Kaufmann Mark Jason Kaul Leon Arther Keener I Ioann Allen studies her government book, while Laura Abel takes a break. Christi Lynn Keiser Mary Beth Kelly Nancy Ann Kelly Brian Robert Kennedy Michele Jean Keskitalo Joelle bue Keute Lisa Lynn Koelblinger Renae Katherine Jon David Kohnen Leslie Marie Kohnen Paula Ann Koshoil Stacy Ann Koskefa Kohanek Connie Ann Kieper Debra Lee Kintzi Kristin Dianne Kirkbride Daniel Gray Knight Stephen David Knight Kimberly Ann Knott Seniors — 227 John Wade Larson Corey Michael Larson Jacqueline Kay Kramer Christine Lynn Krueger Alicia Ann Kruse Jeffrey Walter Kubitschek Judy Marie Larson Todd Allen Kurth Anthony James La Velle Brian Scott Lang Christine Alice Lannes Connie Marie Lantz Malia Maria Larson Kristen Kim Lason Kristine Ann Lindberg Christopher E. Lindfors 1 In preparation for his final exam, Chris Potter reads the Star and Tribune to learn terms. Maryann Patrice Lenton Kenneth Hao Chen Leuns Benedicte M. Angela Marie Lee Yen Van Lee Lebeccue Scott Eric Lennartson 228 Seniors | Sharing a common interest, music, Lisa Wald and Sheryl Brame practice a duet to be performed in Hello, Dolly! Songs Enrich Lives Music played a significant role in the lives of Lisa Wald and Sheryl Brame. These daughters of Polyhymnia, muse of songs to the gods, spent nearly all of their time perfecting tneir musical abilities. Lisa Wald has performed in three different areas of music: piano, violin, and voice. She began studying violin in fourth grade, piano in sixth grade, and voice in ninth grade. Wald experienced niany different vocal musical situations through her participation in her church cioir, chamber singers, madrigals, con-c?rt and select choir, '86-'87 All State Choir, Dorian Festival, All Area Honors Choir, and numerous weddings. usicals became her favorite pastime to learn new vocal techniques when she j ined the casts of Oliver, Bye-Bye Bir-d e, Annie Get Your Cun, Crease, Music K an, and Hello, Dolly!. Lisa planned to complete u ldergraduate school at either Concor- dia College, Moorhead, or Luther College, Decorah, concentrating on voice. Sheryl Brame, like Wald, is experienced with three different instruments. Brame has played piano for twelve years, flute for six years, and taken voice lessons for four years. She has also performed with many vocal and instrumental groups including Band, Marching Band, jazz Band, Choir, Twelve Tones, Girl's Ensemble, Chamber Singers, All-State Choir, All-Area Honors Choir, Dorian Festival, and has been in three musicals: Oklahoma!, Music Man, Hello, Dolly!. Brame planned to work for a master's degree in Music Education at Bethel College or Wheaton Conservatory. One of Brame's more impressive accomplishments involved her ability to sit at the piano and compose a song. Said Brame, Whenever I am extremely happy or upset I sit at the piano and let the notes flow out. Cara Marie Lirvdley Thomas Frederick Lithgow Kimberly Jo Logas Michael Hal Loge Robert Michael Richard Byron Ludwig Loukinen Thomas Blair Lundberg Brian James Lunde Jeffrey Todd Lundquist Lisa Christine Luther Karl Robert Lutz Michael Terrance Lutz Daniel Thomas Heather Macfarlane MacIntyre Seniors — 229 Ricardo Rona MacKrell jerome Russ MacMillan Peter Charles Malcolm Mark Alan Marron Eric James Marsh Guy Peter Martin Karen L. Martin Lisa M. Martin Evans Rushes Tom Evans tallied up his share of personal achievements. Though most varsity gridmen have played football for several years, many beginning in peewee, Evans did not begin playing until eighth grade, as a guard and linebacker at Sandburg Junior High. He said, I just went out for the team;'' and since that beginning, he has played a wide variety of positions for the Hawks including offensive guard, defensive linebacker, center; Evans was tri-captain of the varsity team his senior year. With Evans' experience and record of excellence, his chances of playing football in college are strong. Evans' activities also included his interest in student government. He was elected president of Student Council, and vice president of the National Honor Society. “It's hard to keep control. It seems I'm always busy, but I find time for everything, said Evans. Outside of school, Evans found his time occupied by homework and a part time job at Fun Services. “My Mom keeps telling me to drop one of my gym classes, so I'll have more time, he said. Evans' parents and older brother were his biggest influences. He said, “My older brother played football before me, and I've enjoyed it as much as he did. Evans also enjoys watching and participating in other sports as a hobby. He skied for Cooper on the boys slalom ski team, and was on the track team for three years. Paul Robert Master Bridget Lee Mathews Charles Henry McComas jAtter a rigorous practice, Tom Evans takes a few minutes out of his schedule to relax. Terri Lynn McLellan Erin Elizabeth McGinty Kari Lynn McKelvey Mark Allen McKenzie 230 — Seniors Timothy James McNeil Joan Marie Merriman Brian Ross Miller Barbara Shariann Moe Michael Scott Morgan I With the finish in sight, Steve Kahl pushes himself even harder in order to achieve a faster time. David Michael Miller Julia Louise Miller Gerald Hayes Mimick Laurie Jean Montour Leah Rae Moore Robert Wayne Moore Eric Cameron Diana Lynn Morris Scott Michael Morris Morningstar 1 lomas Joseph McNeil Kelly Jo Meehan Michelle Marie Mielke .eslie Carol Minarich William Fredrick Moretter Bennie Wayne McWilliams Susan Louise Merwin Dale Thomas Miller Lee Aaron Monson Pamela Jean Morgan Seniors — 231 Jonathan Lee Lisa Marie Mrugala Carrie Christine David William Jeffrey Ronald Munn Susan Michelle Lee Mortenson Mueller Mandate Munn James Arnold Murto Peter Geoffrey Myers Formal Changes The format for Prom changed when students voiced their feelings about having to eat their meal at the dance. In the past, neither meal choices nor quality pleased many. Junior Class Cabinet, the hosts for Prom, conducted a vote allowing seniors to choose one of three choices: Radisson South, meal included; International Market Square, hors d'oeuvres and refreshments available; or the school gym. Students opted for IMS. The $20.00 price decrease due to the elimination of dinner in the package appealed to many potential Prom goers. Tom McNeil said, $50.00 was too much for me to pay for Prom. The exclusion of a meal from the program enabled people to choose the place they wanted to eat. Different tastes provided for a wide variety of locations. Restaurants from Red Lobster to the Orion Room hosted couples decked out in their formals and tuxedoes. For many. Prom was the event, and it did not matter where it was, just that they attended. Senior Heidi Fuhrmann echoed those thoughts when she said, A high school person's experience is not completely fulfilled without going to Prom. — Margie Estlund admires her image in the mirror and dreams about Prom. Monique Cheri Sarah Lynn NayJor Heidi Sue Nelson Nadeau Jeffrey Lee Nelson Trevor James Nelson Angela Marlene Ness 232 — Seniors Ann Marie Ness Kerry Kay Neumann Wendy Ann Nicholson Steve Christian Nielsen I Cara Lindley demonstrates how the Media Center can be used effectively. Travis David Nielsen Narith Nom Erick Darryl Norby Daniel Andrew Nord Shannon Lorean Noren Christopher W. Nuccio Gail Spohn and John O'Dette each have different philosophies about the properties of physics. Thomas Alan Nynas John Robert O'Dette Meg Catherine O’Reilly John D. Ockuly Andrew Michael Olson Laura Lynn Olson Seniors —233 Jeanette Marie Osier David John Osferhus Roston Counsels Kids Thousands of teens destroy their lives with drugs, which is why District 281 promotes counseling. Lanny Orning works with Cooper students with drug related pasts. Howard Roston was one of them. Howie, a former drug user, warned kids, because of his experience, of the effects of using drugs. He spoke once a month to seventh grade Health students from Hosterman and the TLC. Howie and several other former drug users spoke to kids about the subject, What drugs do to you. He said, I don't push an opinion by saying 'Drugs are good' or 'Drugs are bad'. I just tell them, 'Hey! This is what could happen to you if you use drugs! The kids listened to Roston, he felt, because they knew he spoke from experience. After a bad acid trip, Roston realized he had a problem and admitted himself into the drug rehabilitation program at Golden Valley Medical Hospital. The rehab program consisted of twelve steps. In the first step, a drug evaluation, he listed Acid, LSD, and Heroin as some of the drugs he used. After Roston confronted his habit, they asked him if he thought he had a problem. They never told me I had a problem. They just let me admit to it, he said. He experienced few physical withdrawal symptoms. It was more an emotional withdrawal, he felt. After sixteen months of sobriety, Howie adjusted well. Through his speaking at junior high schools, he hoped to swerve kids from the same path of self-destruction; but the greatest impression he wanted to make on their minds was, 'Druggies' are not longhaired guys in leather jackets. They are preppies and jocks, too. It doesn't matter what you look like, everyone can be destroyed by drugs. Thomas John Osterhus Michael David Stephanie J. Ostien Sheryl Lynn Oftney Loren Michael Overby 234 — Seniors Sangita Naran Patel Jennifer Kathleen John D. Pederson Rebecca Lynn Brent Cary Peltier Pearson Pederson Daniel David Peters Melissa Anne Peterson Michele Louis Peterson Andrew David Pfeifer Thomas Jason Pint Ann Marie Ponicki Duane Bruce Pope Kelly Jo Pope Christopher James James Arlo Pretzer Peter Eugene Prokofieff James Provos Potter Paul James Putnam Timothy John Quady Michele Kay Queenan Matthew Lee Randall Geoffrey Scott Jason Curtis Rasmussen Ranfranz Douglas Joseph Reitmeier Sharyn Yvonne Renz )ennis Joseph Reinert Ann Zofia Remiarz J Watching for errors, Shawn Simonson concentrates on his typing assignment. Seniors — 235 Tragic Story Dwells Among Us None were so horrified as the innocent. The citizens of the countries which surrounded Viet Nam suffered countless indignities. Families were literally torn apart. Narith Norn, a Cooper senior, was one of those citizens, from Cambodia. He fortunately managed to get to the United States but left two family members behind — dead. They carry with them the tragic memories of war. Their story was similarly illustrated in the film, The Killing Fields. Narith and his family enjoyed a life resembling a typical middle-class American's from 1965 to 1975. His father worked for the United States Embassy and his mother cared for the children. In 1975 their lives were transformed into ... horrible hell, said Narith, when the Khmer Rouge, a military faction in Cambodia, tricked the educated, religious leaders, soldiers, and Embassy officials into a hostage situation and violently detained them until the Khmer Rouge loaded them onto trucks for transportation two days later. Narith's father was one of those people that was held against his will. Narith's family searched for their father throughout the trucks, but they could not find him. They returned home in sorrow just four days after they had celebrated the end of the war. This action by the Khmer Rouge was to insure an easier governmental takeover. Remaining family members of their city of the Battainbamg were heralded to the countryside by train a day later. Narith's mother, who was pregnant, went into labor and had to request special permission to walk half a mile to a hospital with only inexperienced doctors left. Here the family was allowed to stay for two weeks. The family was not allowed to take the train the remaining ten miles and had to walk to the village. To avoid persecution, Narith and his family did not reveal that they were related to an embassy official because the Khmer Rouge executed the people and their families that were employed by a foreign government. In 1976, Narith was forced to move far away from his already devastated family to care for livestock. Approximately one month later the livestock farmers were allowed to plant a garden for themselves and the other villagers who were starving and overworked. At harvest time the Khmer Rouge took control of the flourishing garden and forced the villagers to guard the crop. During Narith's shift to guard the potatoes, he fell asleep from exhaustion. When he awoke, a few potatoes were stolen because the malnourished villagers had seen none of the crop they had worked hard to produce because it was used for export. Anyone who openly questioned this policy was killed, usually by clubbing. Narith reported the missing potatoes to the camp leader with great fear. He thought his life was over; he prayed and wondered if he could be killed for a few missing potatoes. His fear turned to reality; Narith was bound at the wrists and closed up in a burlap bag. Thoughts of sure death again raced through Narith's mind. When the bag opened again, he thought he was to be freed. Instead, red ants poured over his face and body. The millions of piercing bites caused him to bleed at the ears, eyes, and more. Narith's pitiful screams of I give up! drew nothing but laughter from the onlooking Khmer Rouge soldiers. They asked Narith if he liked being a lazy bum. It was fifteen minutes before he was released. When he was, he ran incoherently to a nearby lake, jumped in and fainted. Narith woke up on the beach with his body half in the water. His swollen body was blue from the bites. It took him three hours to crawl one fourth of a mile to his hut, where none but one would help him for fear of the same torture. His close friend who did help him was killed the next morning. Despite his injuries, Narith had to work as usual on this day or he would have received no food and more punishment. By 1978, Narith had been moved again, farther from his already distant family, whom he desperately wished to see or just know if they were alive. At this new district he worked twelve hours a day digging ditches for nearly .16 ounces of rice per day. At this rate people rapidly starved or were put to death because sickness prevented them from working. Early in 1979 the Khmer Rouge government was overthrown by the Vietnamese allowing the Cambodians an attempt at reuniting. Narith walked three days and nights to where he left his family two years before, uncertain if they were alive. When he arrived, he was greeted by his emaciated family. His mother was inflamed with disease, and his infant brother had died due to a diet consisting solely of tree leaves. Mid-1979 brought another successful attack of the Khmer Rouge. The Cambodians were again rounded up and forced into hard labor, deep in a previously uninhabited forest in northern Cambodia. Housed in ramshackled straw huts, the people had no protection from the monsoons. This resulted in a malaria epidemic. On July fourth, 1979, a day for celebration of freedom for Americans, all remaining villagers were to be executed. Another Vietnamese attack luckily gave the people relief and a chance to escape their captors. In 1980 Narith's family was forced to flee to Thailand because the occupying Vietnamese were also reaching for foreigners to question and execute them. Narith and his family overcame mine Fields, outbreaks of fighting between forces, and robbers to get to a Thai camp. They had to sneak in and again work to receive food, but it was safe if the rules were obeyed. Inside the camp they waited two years for someone to sponsor them. In 1982, Narith's family received medical tests and permission to go to the United States via the Philippines. Narith felt a sense of relief in the Philippines. There were soldiers and no fences. People didn't worry about being beaten up. I could go to the beach if I wanted to, said Narith. From the Philippines Narith and his family flew to San Francisco, and on January 15, 1983, they arrived in Minneapolis. Though Narith refers to America as a smiling country, he and people like him will always bitterly recall the shock, horror, and scars left on the innocent by war. Despite the torment Narith lived through, he would one day like to return to a free Cambodia. 236 — Seniors Sister, Nareap; Narith, mother, Rim; and bi other, Narim; who survived the Khmer Rouge movement and came to a foreign country without eir father. They still longed for him, yet they managed to survive. ' Narith enjoys his social studies classes at Cooper Cue to his fascination for politics and a free homeland. He plans to enroll in political science at the University of Minnesota. Steven James Rodberg Howard Allen Roston Marcee LuAnn Ruddy Carol Ann Rudolph Seniors — 237 Carrie Lynn Runke Michelle Joy Ruppert J Steph Stark and Connie Cross demonstrate two of the most common methods to ward off evil. Christopher Sadelak Deanna Kay Sallman Elizabeth Mary Sandeen Leah Jo Sangl Karen Linda Sanwald Terri Elaine Savoye Janice Elaine Sawatsky Brian Patrick Scanlon Steven Richard Schafer Jeffrey Eugene Schany Julie Anna Schirmacher Mark Allen Schisscl Paula Marie Schmitz Joseph John Schneider Steven Floyd Schneider Vicky Lynn Schnell Wendy Margaret Scharoen 238 — Seniors Mark Jeffery Schrantz Lisa Ann Scotling Paul Lawrence Seavey Sarah Jane Sederstrom Connie Lee Sedlacek Seniors — 239 Lindberg Stephen Douglas Jay Thomas Schooley Schober Stacy Ann Schorn Jayne Kirsten Schrandt Maria Catherine Schrantz Mark Jeffery Schulte Matthew James Schulte Jennifer Ann Schultz Melissa Ann Schultz Timothy Michael Schwartz Excels When many seniors were younger, their parents enrolled them in time consuming activities, such as pee-wee hockey, dance, and piano lessons, and any activity associated with the local park and recreation program. However, some seniors such as Kris Lindberg decided for themselves to be constantly on the go, and they have found that this helps them to budget their time. In the case of Kris Lindberg, it took a group effort to determine in which activities Lindberg should or should not participate. The things I have been involved with have been a mutual decision between my parents and myself, she said. The most consuming element of her time has been the viola, but yearbook, National Honor Society, and differing musical involvements also took time away from other possible activities. Lindberg summed up her experience with the comment, I wish I had more free time, but I’m not willing to give up anything. I Accompanying the Select Choir is another of the contributions Kris Lindberg gives to the school. Draft Stirs Editor Registering for the draft was a formality often taken for granted until one reached his eighteenth birthday. When this time came he was forced to consider the possibilities involved and relied on opinions formed throughout the years to create an attitude toward the military draft. Students living in the high tech age feared a nuclear confrontation, but felt there was little they were able to do. Paul Putnam believed actions could be taken. He was a part of organizations such as Green Peace, and as editor of the newspaper, Putnam favored Journalism as a medium for recognizing important issues about war and anti-war efforts. He felt Vietnam should be remembered so that South America does not produce the same tragic effects. His opinions were formed soon after President Reagan's second term began. Reagan's foreign policy and nuclear war were on the news daily. His attitude was not unpatriotic, he simply felt, Our freedom isn't worth that (a nuclear war). Paul strongly believed in the idea that if Eursued correctly the nuclear movement y our government could be drastically slowed to a manageable level and in time done away with. The reason the last generation, the hippies, lost their fight was because they did not play the game. We have to understand that the only way to win is to play the game by tneir (the government) rules, beat them and then change the rules. My vision for the future is hundreds of thousands of protesters coverging on the White House all dressed in suits and ties, said Paul. J Reaching deadline , and composing features occupies much of Paul Put- Dana Lynn Shufelt nam's time. His working time is cut drastically by the use of computers. Rebecca Kay Sikkink Shawn Peter Simonson lonathan Paul Siseman Arlette Louise Slama Deborah Sue Smith Douglas Allen Smith Rachelle Lea Smith Lori Kim Soderberg Mark Gerald Ross David Sonmore lulie Ellen Southward Donna Jean Evans Sognesand 240 — Seniors Cail Michelle Spohn Ryan James Stroh Craig William Swanson Laurie Ann Taylor Jarret Peter Thompson Anthony Frank Sporna James Bradley Sproat Stephanie Ann Stark Francis Dean Stegman Thomas Savid Steman Lynn Denice Scott Sucky Jill Liane Sundeen Janet Lynn Sundseth Michelle Anne Sutterer Stromback Darsie Jean Swanson Jeffrey Kent Swanson Cary Wayne Swanson Heidi Jean Swenson Spring Marie Swenson J Catapulting super-balls across the stage during physics can be fun competition creates tension between Steve Kahl and Gerald Mimick. Kirsten Marie Kathleen Elaine Thune Thompson Anthony Michael TeVogt Ronald Raymond Teslow Seniors 241 Cathy Ann Thyr John Thomas Tophen Doris A. Townsend Duong Thai Tran Heather Dawn Traver Darrel Tripet Justin Arthur Viken Bryan Scott Vogh Valerie Renee Voltin Kelly Rae Wagamon Lisa Loreen Wald Michelle Kay Walen | After being scolded by Paula Holmberg, choir teacher, senior Troy Ziesmer proves that he does not have any gum in his mouth. Robert Allen Walker Lisa Mae Wanous Jacqueline Anita Daniel Anton Warren Warzecha 242 — Seniors David Arnold Wencel Gene Donald West James Nathan White Judith Lynn White Mark Jason White Andrea Joan Whitney Nicolas Joseph AmyJoWilaby Nancy Williams Wendy Lynn Williams Denise Ann Willkom Rachel Mae Winsor Wiederhold Kimberly Kay Wolfe Lynn Marie Working Mai-Joua Yang Aaron Craig Young Lisa Maire Young Paul David Youngquist Julie Ann Yunker Nancy Lee Zahn Troy Andrew Ziesmer Peter Michael Christine Marie Scott Stephen Smith Blanchette Schmidt Seniors — 243 The Statue of Liberty, its renovation finally complete, celebrated its 100th birthday in grand style with week long festivities in New York Harbor. 244 — Closing Tension Affects All Political unrest affected all are as of the world as violence and terrorism continued in South Africa, Central America and the Middle East, Iranian terrorists made the news daily; bombings and airplane hijackings became regular occurrences. Racial tension caused rioting between Blacks and Whites in South Africa as they struggled with the problems of apartheid. Contra rebels continued their attempts to overthrow the Sandinista government in Nicaragua with continued support from the U.S. Trying to promote world peace, the U.S. tried to help resolve these conflicts in several ways. In efforts to fight apartheid, several major U.S. businesses, including G.M., Honeywell, and 3M, pulled out of South Africa, hoping that the resulting economic difficulties would force a change in government. In Nicaragua, however, the U.S. took a different approach. The government felt that sending monetary aid to the Contra rebels would facilitate their overthrow of the Sandinista government, ending the conflict there. Throughout the year, however, the Middle East remained the trouble spot, with a rash of hostage takings during the winter months, prompting the U.S. to re-examine their negotiating strategies. The U.S. has always made attempts to free its hostages in the past, a practice which some say encourages terrorists to seize hostages because of the high probability that their demands will be met. When Iranians began excessive American-snatching, the government decided that they could no longer give in to the terrorists' every demand. This also prompted criticism from some; but as all nations of the world become more involved with each other, it becomes more important for all people to realize the importance of compromise. Closing 245 Iran Scam In a good natured attempt to help both the Iranians and the Contra rebels, the Reagan administration caused itself more problems than it could handle. When it was discovered that the U.S. had been sending the money from arms sales in Iran to Nicaraguan rebels, the nation exploded in uproar. On November 3, a Lebanese magazine printed a story of Robert McFarlane's secret trips to Iran; and by November 21, Congress had begun investigating these secret dealings. As the scandal broke, the question How much did Reagan know? remained unanswered until February. At one point, Reagan gave two different accounts of his involvement, adding to the confusion. The Tower Report, given in late February, severely damaged the credibility of many of Reagan's top officials. Lt. Col. Oliver North, the man responsible for the rediscovery of the fifth amendment, was fired; John Poindexter resigned; CIA director William Casey was hospitalized with a reported brain tumor; Chief of Staff Donald Regan quit after he was replaced by Howard Baker; and Robert McFarlane, National Security Council official, attempted suicide in February. After all these changes, it remained to be seen if the Reagan administration could sit out the rest of its term respectably. 246 — Closing Teens Face Troubles Teenagers faced an ever-increasing number of problems as concern about AIDS and teenage pregnancies continued to grow, causing a push for more and earlier sex education in the schools, a change which affected mainly those students taking health classes. Health curriculum changed to include a unit on AIDS. In addition, the school asked Richard Danila to give three presentations on AIDS: one to faculty, one to the community, and one to the students. The idea for these programs came from the National Honor Society officers, after they heard Danila speak at a state NHS convention. With help from the Site Council, the programs were planned and presented to favorable response. NHS secretary Lisa Luther, largely reponsible for the idea of the inschool program, thought the program was necessary “because AIDS is something that everyone needs to know about. Eventually, it will affect us all in some way. AIDS has become an increasingly greater problem as 17,000 people in tne U.S. have already died from the disease. Continuing research efforts have proven helpful; and an experimental drug, AZT, has been found somewhat effective in treating the disease. While AZT does not destroy the virus which causes AIDS, it does prevent further replication of the virus. Because the drug did not go through the usual testing, its merits are questionable, because doctors are unsure of its long-term side effects. AIDS was far from the only problem affecting teenagers, however. In fact, it was probably one of the more remote. The nation experienced an increase in drug usage, as drugs such as crack, a dehydrated form of cocaine, became the drug of choice because of its affordability. Alcohol and marijuana use continued to be problems for the nation's youth, but pressure to prevent drunk driving accidents was strong across the nation. Several states also continued to tighten up anti-smoking regulations. The St. Paul School Districts explored the option of banning smoking on all school campuses by students and faculty, as has already been done in many school districts. Once again, the debate over the smoking lounge came before the Student Council, and once again, nothing was resolved. During February, the lounge was temporarily closed after a rash of vandalism but the administration said that they had no intention of permanently closing the lounge at that time, at least not until they haa explored the problem further. ( Closing — 247 Ceremony Changes Graduation, the culmination of twelve year's work, went through a major overhaul during the early months of 1987. The numerous changes wrought upon the traditional ceremony upset some members of the student body who felt they did not receive sufficient advance warning. An adhoc committee of seniors worked with principal Jerome Jackson to explore the options for a flashier robe. The classic navy robe used in the past, deemed too drab, was livened up with orange stripes on the front of the robe. These robes were purchased rather than rented, another change that surprised many. The ceremony, originally for 8:00 p.m., was rescheduled for 6:30 p.m., and rescheduled again for 9:00 because of a conflict with the Jewish holiday, Shavout. Persons of the Jewish faith must abstain from any non-religious activities during the holy day until sundown. However, the school board officially rescheduled the ceremony for 6:30 p.m. even with the holy day, by a 6-1 vote. The option of having the ceremony on school grounds rather than Mielke Field was also explored. The Site Council, a committee that has become increasingly more active since the creation of a new position for its chairperson, renamed the facilitator, worked to determine the feasibility of holding the ceremony in the athletic field. This proposal was also met with some apprehension by a small section of the student body because they felt they never quite knew what was happening. It appeared that, because of the late starting time, the ceremony would have to be held at Mielke Field, due to lighting considerations. However, when the school board rescheduled the ceremony for 6:30 p.m., the administration decided that it would be possible to hold the ceremony on school grounds, and decided to do so. Times Rock Many groups got exciting starts in 1987, both locally and nationally. Jon Bon Jovi's latest album, Slippery When Wet sold six million copies in six months, sitting at number one on Billboard's chart for two months. Although usually considered hard rock, Bon Jovi derived much of his popularity from mainstream listeners, and this added to his success. Another singer who saw major success was Bruce Springsteen. In 1973, music critic Jon Landou said, I have seen the future of rock and roll, and it is Bruce Springsteen. Springsteen finally came of age and set records Tor fastest sales when his Five record set Bruce Springsteen: Live went gold in two days. In addition to the national success of these two performers, several local groups saw national success with their debut albums. The popular garage band Limited Warranty came out of the garage and hit the streets with a bang. The Jets, another local band, with three members graduates of Cooper, had their debut album go gold. The group made a guest appearance at E. J. Cooper's 90th Birthday pepfest. They led the student body in singing Happy Birthday to Cooper, and presented tne school with their gold album. 248 — Closing Dancing in the Streets Many students take their first big trip away from home during high school, usually over spring break. For the fourteen Hoofers, however, a trip to London in January was the first trip overseas for most. Leaving January 1, the Hoofers spent eleven days in England at the invitation of former RCHS drama teacher Frank Plut. The Hoofers, a song and dance group whose members have all attended Cooper, have been performing together for two years. For all involved, the trip was a dream come true. Plans for the London tour began in June, and after six months of intensive fund raising and rehearsing. Flight 45 left Minneapolis for London. Unfortunately, Hoofer Corey Hels was unable to make the trip because a severe case of mononucleosis left him hospitalized for four days during the first week of January. While in London, the Hoofers attended drama classes at the American School in London, w'here Plut taught during the 1986-1987 year. They also attended a workshop at the National Portrait Gallery, attended many plays and musicals, and performed at ASL and High Wycomb, a former air force base converted to a high school for the children of U.S. soldiers stationed in England. Of the trip. Hoofer David Webber said, Best travelin' in the world, Dude! Closing 249 tiiliiflflffif SPSS'S?, = ;• V 7 - 7,1 ‘ 7“?g8 1 S - li5{{i!fjjiij -xrrrixrx 3 § 2 Kyong. Hut — 196 L LoBellc. Victoria 197 labudd, Robert — 1)9. 159 l.lfriiSH'10. Molly — 97 laVele. Anthony Laffer. M helle 197 lahr, Amy 172 tonrfiee. Kdty - 5). 172 Unit Bran 228 tang Kevin 197 I anees. Christine 228 I .mow, Michele — 197 lam . Connie Hi. 228 Larsen. Irk - 172 Larsen, John — 122.228 Larson. Alicia — S3. 172 Larson. Christine — 197 Larson. Corey — 15.51 Larson. Denise I arson, f ri - 197 I arson, (ill — 197 (arson John — 74.120 (arson, Jodi 197 (arson. |udy— 228 (arson. Mala 228 Larson. Paul 12. SO. 73,197 I arson. Scott -51,172 Larson, Tammy 110.111,197 lason Kristen 90.116. 214. 228 laoer. lackie - 197 LaughUi. Kira 197 I jumeycr, lame 172 laurant. Hotty - 117.118.172 lawr.mce. Michad 122.197 lasvrencc. Patrick lawson, D. — 51 le. Phone — 198 Lear. I. 52 I cbccque, Bencdkle 92,228 LeBtun Tonya 54,110.111.196 lee,Adam - 110,111,198.204 lee. Angela 224.228 lee. Jan — 152. 159.209 Lee, Michael - 50.172 lee. Prince $6, 17 lee. Sue — 159 toe. Yen - 228 Lehmann, Mi 92.116.119 I inner. Shari 198 lesnonen. lisa 172 Ictsttko, laurie 171 telslska, Carol — 154 ten hart. Inc 198 leniurtson, Scull - 15, 51.142.228 L onion, Maryann 124,228 Leon. Jason 172 leone. Marline — 159 lepinski, leffrcy — 144.198 lesbecque. Benedecle - 9S I ester. K� m Leung, Kenneth 122. MS. 228 Lewis. Ben imin 50. 171 lewis. Charlene S4, 59,198 lewis. Tara 198 I krler. Gregory 50. 171 Lein. Dana 124 lien. Sandra 117.118.181 U a. (fe«n - 198 I Armo, lisa - 198 I md. Gerald Lind, laurie — 17J I indberg Lawrence 173 Lmdberg. Kristine 8.42.52.104.107. 108. 220. 228. 219 I indell, Kathy—159 Lmdemann. Darrell — 76.171 tmdlors. Christopher — 228 lindgren, Lora —198 limlley. Cara — 42. 43, 52. 107. 229 (imlqont, lisa —55.110.117.171 lindstrom, Wesley — 159 lithgrow. Thomas — 229 litrenberg, Alice 171 Lloyd, John — 11. 50,90.151. 159 Lloyd. Timothy 14. 50. 76. 198 Lockwood. Steven I oohrs. Charles 198 loftus. Richard 50,198 togas. Kimberly 19. 52.229 logo. Michael 229 I oisdle. Paul 71. 198 long. Kathryn 111. 122. 172. 198 Lots ung Tracy — 54.198 I ougheed, Derek 50.76.171 Looghccd, Kochelle — 198 I oulunen. Robert 2 29 loushin, Terry — 159 losell, taurice — 159 Lovell, Marion — 147, 159 lovmo, Mark — 198 Lowers. Angela 171 I udford. Wendy 171 I udwig. |ohn — 76.171 Ludwig Rklurd 229 luebkc, Neal — 159 Lukes. Rosie 148 Lund. Shelly 198 Iundberg. Thomas 229 I unde. Brian 229 I undecn. Sloven — 171 I undquisl, Jeffrey - 229 lundstrom. Donnetl 171 t irski-y, Kelly 110. IM I other, lisa 42. 52. KM. 107. 108. 110. 111,229 Luther, Mk hole tut . Kart 229 lulr. Peter. - SI. 171 lulr. Tereance Lyman, Tamara - 171 M Maag, Ke . Maasch, Sarah MacIntyre, Daniel 15.51,229 MatKtell. Ricardo 210 MjH.Millan. lerome — 210 Mac Farlane. Heather 229 Madkoor. LUtem SO. 171 Mager. Jason Magnuson. Kristin Mat. Tai- 171 Mai. Ihuthao 171 Maks, Andrea Malu, Christopher - 51, 17} Malaskc.Tam 171 Malcolm. Peter - 210 MaOnborg. Myra — 114,124 Matnati, Nicole Matl man. Dina Mammenga, Ruth — 159 Manlkowski, Susan — 124, 125. 159 Marching Band — 111 Marek. Keith 17) Markovich. Metame Marks. Kelli Marron. Mark — 210 Marsh, trie - 51. 124. 125,210 Marsh, Robert — 159 Marte«, Nkole - 174 Martin, Andrew Martin. Beth 105,174 Martin. Dean Martin. Guy — 210 Martin. Karen Martin, lisa 2)0 Martin, Tracey — 174 Mari na, Jonathan Mascots — 120 Master, Catherine 199 Master. Matk - 73,199 Master, Paul 210 Masters, Amy — 174 Mata. Mark 50. 199 Mata. Robert 174 Mathews. Bridget — 2)0 Mathematics — 112. 1)1 Mathews. Scott Mathias. Thomas 299 .Matthews. Brian 199 Mattson. Lori 199 Mattson. Ruth 110.111.174 Matuska, Ton. 111,121,174 May, Tamarar 110,174 McClelland. Kan - 117.118.174 McCloud. Inc 17.199 MeComas. Charles — 125. 210 Me Ooruld. Christopher 51, 76 McDonald. Patrick — 174 McDonald. Shero — 117,199 McDonough. Kelly - 16.199 Ml Donoogh, Mk hclle 114,174, 200 McElmurry, Mavis — 150. 159 MrCinty. If in — 124,210 McGrath.Meredith M0, ill, 174 McGraw. MKhrile 199 McKellips, Christopher 174,199 McKdfcps. Eric M Kelvev, James •MiKelsey. Kan 125. 2T0 McKcnrk. Mark 210 Mclellan. Tern — 2)0 MclrUm. Tina 174. 181 Me Neil, Thomas - 50,22). 2)1 McNeil Timothy 12. 11,50.211 McOmie, Mk h e 120,174 McWilliams, Bennie 121 Ml Williams. Knstina Mead, Harley — 154 Meister. Craig — 199 Mctsler. lason — 174 Mclby. Jeffrey — 199 Metioh. Kristin — 199 Merchant. Uura - 199 Morriman, loan —2)1 Merton, lerome 199 Merten, loannr — 1259 Mertens, Mark — I HI. 119,159 Merwtn. Susan M4.11S. 2II Meyer. Teresa 199 Mcilke. Mk hdle 2)1 Mikoln, Randall SO, 174, 181 Mlkolai. Sherry 199 Mikolkh.loel 96. 110.111.174 Miller. Amanda — 199 Miller, Angelta — 199 Miller. Bradley 174 Miller, Brain 8S.21I MaSer. Daivd 2)1 Mdler. |ulu 231 Miller. Perry Miller. Thomas • 50, 200 Mills, lotto - 20(1 Mimkk.Ceeaht - 52.97. iob. ioo.2li. 241 Mmanch. Leslie - 211 MrnarKh, Lynn -174 Mato. James — I IS Mite bell. Call 174, tai Mitchell, lodie -174 Mithcell. Kimberly 174 Mitchell. Paul 84.175 Mlaskoch. Slverry 175 Modeen, JUbise - 175 Moe. Barbara 124.2)1 Moeller. MKhael -175 Mohr. Terrance Monson, Lee Montour, Laurie 104,209,2)1 Mody, lorru 200 Moody. Vkton.1 145.200 Moore, Carol — 159 Moore, Leah -211 Moore. Robert - 223,211 Moore. Tammy I7S .Moran. Jennifer 175 Morehouse, James Moretter. W.llum 108. 110.111. 231 Morgan. Michael — 2)1 Morgan. Pamela - 104.2)1 .Morgan. Ronny — 122. 200 Moriarty. Patrick 72. 104. 175 MomJngstar, Enc 2)1 Morris, Diana 122, 211 Moms, Jennifer I7S Morns. Ruth 40, 52.111, 200.6) Morns, Scott -12,13,51,217,231 Morrow, D. — 76 Mortensen, Nathanael 71,111,175 Mortenson, Jonathan —232 Moral, florencr — 159 Mound. KeOy 175 Mounthachak, Phitsamay Mounthac hak. Sonephel Moumhachak. Viengphet Mro efc, Ann 175 Mtugala. Bran 17S Mrugala,Lisa - 1)5,212 Mueller. Cartie — 231 Mueller. Jacqueline 175 Mueller. Shane 104.175 Muhammad. K — 117.119. 200 Mundale, David 7), 79. 110.113, 2121 Mundale, Jullanne — 20,175 Mono. Gma 200 Munn, Jeffrey - 14,50.212 Munn. Mk had 85.200 Munn. Susan 2)2 Mumane. C hnstopher 51,200 Murphy, Devin I7S Muirat, Michael 50,200 Monay, N. 71 Murtaugh, Addy — 159 Murto. James - 108. 109.2)2 Musk — 141 Muskal - 24. 2S. 26,27 Myas, | 5) Myers. Pete - 2)2 MyOuyen. Nguyen 175 N Nadeau. Monique 2 $7 Nale ny, Mk had 17$ Nab. Nicholas 200 Nardini.Ccne - 125. 159 Nathe. Kele 92. 200 N.H.5. —88.89 Naylor. Sarah - 2)2 Nogn. Edward 175 Neholie, Debra 124 Nelson, Allen Nelson. Barb 159 Nelson. Carla 121.175 Nelson. Heidi — 122.712 Nelson, lellrey 2)2 Nelson, |ohn 200 Nelson. Julie 200 Nelson. Paul — I7S Nelson. Renee 128. 118. 200 Nelson. Scott 175 Nelson. Stacy 42.S2.212 Nelson. T. Nelson. Todd Nelson. Trevor S5.92. 212 Nelson, Val— 1S2.159 Nemeth. Tim 200 Ncslund, Melanie 110.111.117.118. t7S Ness. Angela 116.119.7)2 Ness. Ann 23) Net land, Anne - 200 Neumann. Kerry — 113,2)1 Neumann. Steven 200 Neururer. Richard 200 Newman. James Nguyen. I mh - 36.17.200 Nguyen, My 144, 17S Nul, Sokline — 200 NklioJh, Mihele - S4.200 NkhO S, Susan 175 NKhokon, Wendy — 7)1 NKkecson, Arlan 200 Nielsen. Stew 125.2)1 Nielsen, Travi — 2)1 N'K-rmann, Michelle Niewind, Scott 200 NAia Daniel Nohre, HaiLind - 175 Ncmv Nateap — 92.175. 217,218 Norn. Nairn - 92.217,2 HI Norn. Narilh - 92. 1)1 Norby, ERtck 12,13,50.2)) Nord, Darnel 51. 2)1 Nord, Clcn — 159 Nord. S 100.11) Nordby. .Melissa 175 Nordncss. Debra - 111.175 Nordstrom, Thomas — 200 Noren, Shannon - 2)1 Norgren. Jennrfer I7S Northrup, Jason - 200 Nuccio, Christopher 21) Numan, Kimberly 121.200 Nuriddin.Sameerah 119 Nyberg. Christopher — 200 Nynas. Tomas 2)1 o O’Detie. John - 2)1 O Ke.ljy. Meg 9. 104. 10S. 108. 110. 11). 120,2) Och. Christine 175 Och, Stephen -200 Ockuly. John —2)3 Olfice Staff O'Hara, Robert — 73.211 Ohman. Jason - 122,200 Ohman. Robert 52.200 Ok, Gary — 122.201 Oklenkamp. |ohn SO. 175 OWver, Martin -201 Olson. Andrew - 92. 106. 110. 111. 72) Olson, Dana — 201 Olson, Helen —1S9 Olson, leffrey — 1.1). 40.50.201 Olson, lupin - 20.52.7), 201,206 Olson. Laura —45. S). 2)1 Olson, lisa — 201 Index — 253 Ohon. Mitchell — 214 Owfcxt . Boon - 175 One-Act — 22.21 Open.ng - 2-9 Opilz.Shefu - 124.2U Oppegard. Mirk — I)]. 201 Offheitra — 108, 109 Of|wi j|«« — 86.125 Oming Unny — 160. 2 36 Orr.Cyndy — 160 Oft man. Jew S2.74. 175 Otberg Daniel — 175 Otgood.laton— 106.110. It 1.201 Ower. leaner te — 214 Ouer. Vincent — 201 One . 0. — 50 Ovtechuv Onid 104. 108. 1IO. 111,122, 141.214 Otirrhut, Scotl — 111. 122, ITS Otirrhut. Toma — 2M Ottgaard. Michael -214 Owen. Slepharue - 214 Owen. Stephen -169,175 Otlkjnd. Ritbrfl — 175 Oilman. |e« ey - 175 Oilman, M hclW — 201 Ortnoy, Sheryl — 12. 11,40. 48. 49. 54. 2)4 Overby. lown — 104, 214 Overman. Jamnr — 201 Ovkk. Mvm — 52,201 P Pakonen. Krivlinj - 46. 55.108, 110.141. 201.206 Pant, S — 108 Palm. Timothy 50. 201 Pabner.Greg- 175 Parentcau. Srcven — 11J, 175 Pantun. I, — 125 Parker. Kan — 175 Park . Terry — 175 Paro. Ond - 201 Patel. Sangria - 2)4 Path. Shrda — 176 Patrvode. Tracy — 111,176 Paulwn. leann — 117.118. 176 Pawfak. Michael 201 Penman, I fin 11 J. 176 Pearwn. Ann — 100.111,176 Prarton, Jennifer 214 Prafwn, Steven 14.51,76.201 Pearvon, Tent 201 Pederton. B. — 92 Pederotn. John - 51.214 Pnknon. Rybetca — 52,214 Pederton. Wendy - 100.111.118.117. 176 Pettier. 8fen� — 214 Pemberton, leftrev — 176 Pence, Anthony - 50.141.176, 182 PerWk. N. — 76 Perkin . Kate —160 Perkin . Katy - 149 P«e me. Martin — 201 Petek. lawn — 176 Peter . Daniel — 215 Peter . Shannon — 176 Peterten, Inc — 201 Pet men, lenmfer - - 74, 176. 182 Peterion. Adam — 17, 201 Peter von. Dale — 50.76.176 Peierwn. |« — 75 Peierton. Mark — 202 Petervon. Metiua — 215 Peierwn. Michele - 215 Peierton. Pamela — 16,122, 176 Peierwn. Paul 51,202 Peierton. Rachel Peierwn, Stacy — 202 Peierwn. Troy Pelf irk Peter — 202 Petrot. t na Pfeiffer. Andcw 12.11.60.76.215 Phelan, |an — 119, 1(0 Phtftpp.. Nathan — 50.176 Pt 46p . Dexter — 50.176 Phillip . |elf — 160 PSomphaidy. Kongvteng 202 Phomphakdy. Vongiayhak — 202 Phy.Cd. PKeV. Katy - 202 Pierton. Rayane — 176 Pint. Thoma — 215 Plttt. Tracey — 176 Poe. |ulie - 202 Potahl. Stephanie — 202 Pohl. Stephan - 202 Potently. Roth - 114. 202 Pomcki. Annmane — 215 Poole, lame Pope. Duane — 215 Pope. Kelly - 125 Pott.lna — 176 Poller. Chad — 176 Potter. Chrntopher 70. 71. 74.110.111, 141.215 Potter. David — 202 Pound . Carlotte - 116.117.119.220 Pifftml. Cofbell — 74.176 Prrghr. Colleen — 199. 202 Pret er. lame — 215 Pnbnow. lane - 51.119,202 Pribnow. lean — 122.152.160 Pringle. Tami — 176 ProkofWh. Peter - 215 ProoU. Sarah - 202 Puretz. Wally — 142. 160 Pugh. Chad — 60.176 Putnam. Paul - 208. 240 Q Quady. Timothy - 70. 71. 74. 222. 215 Quatl. lawn 202 Quecnan. Michele -- 48. S4. 215 Quill — 100.101 Qumby, leremy — 176 Qunberg lenmfer 48. 54. 110. 202. 204 R Rabe. Craig - 108.111.188.202 Ramerwn. 8run - 76.202 Rampom. Gina - 105.122. 176 Ramtlad. Jozrtte - 202 Rand. David - 176 Randall. Matthew - 12. 215 Ranh an . Geoifrey — 215 Raphael. David — 50 Ratmutten. Darlene — 150 Ratmutten, Gaylord — 160 Ratmutten. lawn 215 Rjttanaunh. Piyanoulh 105,112.176 Raurh. tube Rautch, 1 ctlle -51.176 Rauvcf. |ohn — 201 Rautw, Irk — 52,201 Rayhovkh. lay — Ml Reckdahl, Marti — 92.91,160 Redepennmg Craig — 50. 69. 201 Redman. Inc — 176 Redman. Sandy — 160 Retchlmg Robert - 201 Rewert. Oentvt — 125.215 Reinke. |an— 160 Remwand. Charie — 201 Intan. Gary Rettmeier. Dune — 201 Rertmeier. DougUt — 201, 215 Remur . Ann — 124, 215 Remyetke. Irk — 61,71,176 Remtrom, Darla — 201 Ren . Sharyn — 114.115. 215 Retch. Aaron — 201 Re! la, David — 201 Reynold . Kendra - 16, 122. 176.182 Reynold . Vanetta - 104. 217 Richardton. Katherine 104,201 Rkhmond. tddie - 124. 217 Richter. Mclodie Rrwhart. Richard Reuthart. T. — 50 Rear, David — 74. 176 Rrflel. Mircelle — 176 R«ng Angela 111,177 Ringehpaugh. laura — 177 Ripley. Merey — 177 Rippbergrr. Melnta — 177 River . Dean — 201 Rite, lucly — $9 Rite. Steve — 50 Robb. Bruce - 217 Robbe.C—110 Robmton. Carmen - 124. 217 Robinton. Melnta - 197. 201 Robmton, Wendy - 201 Rcha. Dana Rocha. David- 51.217 Rodberg Steven — 217 Rodby. Amy Rogert. laura — 201 Roger . Steven — 177 Rotpch. Timothy Role . Antony — 177 Rotghed. Paul — 201 Rolling Scoll — 110.201 Ronnmg Rale — 177 Roper. Joel Roten wetg Adam SI, 177 Rotm. Derek - 177 Rott, leanerte — 160 Rotton. Howard 214.216.217 Rotteau. Matthew — 177 Roy. Tammy — 177 Rubty. Marilyn Ruddy, lulie — 104. 201 Ruddy. Marcee — 217 Rudolph. Barbara — 47. 55.177 Rudolph. Carol - 46.47. SS. 217 Rudolph. Clare - 110.111.201 Ruegwggrr. lube — 211.218 Ruha. Barbara — 201 Ruhavina, Sieve — 160 Rump a. Amy — 201 Rump a. Matthew - 50.218 Ranged. laura — 177 Runkc. Carrie — 218 Runnakko. Craig Rupp. Cary Ruppert. MKhetlr - 218 Ruud. I mda- 104.203 Rydberg Barbie — 177 Rydtlrand, Ro s Sadeitck. Chrntopher — 218 Sadler, Richard — 160 Sake. Chad -76.172.177 Salman. Deanna — 124.218 Saruker. Renee SadbergB. - 122 Sandberg Cora — 177 Sandberg Darien — 204 Sandeen, CrMg — 204 Sandern, Ih abeth — 48. S4.2)8 Sandgren, Bonny — 152.1S9. 160 Sandoval. Richard — 160 SangUrah 124,218 Sjrrwjld, Karen — 218 Sanwakt. Km — 204 Saunter. Andrew — 104.107. 200.204 Savoyc. Tern — 42.4). 52.147. 221.218 Sawattky. lamer — 104.10S. 107,238 Sawyer, lawn - SO. 177 Scarton. Brian — 2)8 Schaap. S. — 51 Schade. swtuel Schaelbauer. Nichoiaf — 177 Srhaeler, Idem — 152.60 Schaefer. Ronald — 177 Schaefer. Ruttell 84. 177 Schaefer. Steven — 177.218 Schaefer . Cherrie — 177 Schaefer, Robert Schafer. Steven SchaHenberger. Daman — 177 Schany. leffrey — 2)8 Scharpen. Wendy — 218 Schaupp. Steven — 51,177 Schearor. Kelly — 171 Schendel. Mithelle - 204 Schenkefberg Cheryl - 122.238 Schedenberg Matthew 141,178 Schertchligl. |awn — 51.104.105. 204 Schilling Sara — 178 $chdhng Sutan Schumacher, tube — 105,218 S hotel. Mark - 218 Schlnf. Michelle - 204 Schmidt. Owithne — 124 Schmidt, David — 50. 76. 178 Schymidt. lita - 204 Schmidl. P. —122 Schmid!, Steve — 160 Schmidt. Tracy —178 Sthmit . Mawn — 74.111, 178 Schmitz. Paula — 147. 2)8 Schneider. Andrew - 52,178 Schneider. Joteph - 218 Schneider, (oy — 117,118,178 Schneider, Steven — 2)8 t lcU.V ki — 116.117.118.119.124. 145.218 Schnoor. Matthew — 204 Schober. Al — 114.160. 205 Schober, Stephen — 50 Schoecv, Nancy — 44.51.201 Schone.L —92 Srhornhaurr, Cathy — 160 Schoedrr — 75 Scholl. Marilyn — 155 Schooiey, |ay - 219 Schom. Slaty — 122. 2)9 Schowalter, Toni — 204 Schpandn. M. — SI Sch andt, layne — 2)9 Schrant . Maru - 2)9 Schranl . Matthew — 2)9 Schroeder. Krittm — 122.204 Schulte, Mark — 2)9 Schulte. Matthew 219 Schulte. Paul - 178 Schulte. Peter — 171,178 Schultlieit, Pal — 152.160 Sc huh . David — 52. 204 Scholl , (ante — 178 Sc huh , lennder — 219 Schultz. Meb ta — 2)9 Schultz. Scott — 204 SthuH , Shawn — 178 Schulz. Bentamm — 17 Schupamtz. Michael - 74, 204 Schutz. lame — 178 Schwab. Thoma — SO. 204 Schwartz. Deanna — 178 Schwartz. Timothy — 124, 2)9 Science Scothnglna- 110.111.2)9 Schuhhorp. Shawn — 204 Seavey. Paul — 208. 2)9 Sedentrom. Sarah — 2)9 Sedlacek, Concur — 219 Segner. Shcm — 105,178 Seilert. David — 160 Seibert. Tara — 178 Selloer, Fred — 160 Senior Set tour, Michelle — 122.204 Shackelford. Nolan — 92.178.20) 5hakh.Ro — 85,178 Sharbooo, W am — 52.204 Shanff.Gma 178,181 Shanff. Paul — 204 Sharp. Samuel — 50.8S. 178 Shaw, lame — 240 Shearer, Tammy — I0S. 178 Shelley. Allen — 76. 240 Sherer. Kelly — 178 Sheriff. Richard - 204 Sherman. Thoma — 204 Shevchuk. Angela — 178 Shmitla. Tere a Shoberg Outline — 204 Shogrm. Steven — 76. 204 Shoil. Marilyn — 160 Shomthak. Kendal — 178 Showahet. Kim — 124 Shufell. Dana — 108.240 SAkeil. Rebcca — 240 Silk Smtomon. Ann — 204 Smtomon. Shawn — 104. 105.106. 107. 147, 215.240 Smtomon. Thomat — 51. 70.74, 178 Siteman. Jonathan — 74.240 Skalrud, Harold — 160 SUerucka. lane - 97.105.178 Skogrand. Inc — 104. 204.205 Skoog Troy - 179 Slalom Skiing Stama. Arlette — 124.240 Sitter, Chad — 51,14). 179 SUttery. Michelle — 204 SUttery, Michelle — 204 Small. Todd - 10. 204 Small. Troy-85.17 Smith. Amy -51,179 Smith. Chrntopher Smith, Deborah — 104, 240 Smith. Douglat— 51.071. 114.740 South. | - SO South. Rochelle — 92.110. 111.240 Smith. Scott South. Shannon — 14. 20.204 South Steven - 204 South, Toy — 204 Smock. Iona than — 204 Snefl. Dana - 179 Snow Day — 18.19 254 — Indc Swetcrer. ST—92 Sword. lame — 20$ Symphonic Iwd —ID Syvcrson. Amu — 179 Sry nun. Robert — 77, 122.179 Snow, Shelly — 179 S tydor. John —tit, 204 Sobwth. Todd Soccer — Boy — SI Soccer — Cirl — S) Social Studies Sodnberg. Lori — 92. 116.119,240 Sogneund, Karen — 116, 117, 118,204 Sognesand. Maik — SI Solberg. Tor I — 179 Solheim, Bob — 151. 160 SoBbert. April Soho. Dawn Sorrier . Michael — 204 Sonemuhl. Demve — 204 Soph, lay - 7S Sophomore — IM Sorsoleil. Laura — 204 Sorsoleil. Tamara — 179 Souther. Frank — 204 Southerly . Shelly - 204 Southward, hike — 240 Spam, lane Spande, Maryann — 160.197 Spangler. Dan — ID, 141 Spencer. Steven — 179 SpohrvOail Spooner. Michelle 204 Sporne, Anthony — 124 Sport — 28-8S Spragx. Daivd — 179 Springer. Dean — 204 Sprat, lame — 76 Slalpe . Gregory — SO, 179 Stanley. Anthony — 8S, 204 Stark, Stephamc - 8. 124.238 Starkweather, Gary — 20S Starkweather, loony 122,205 Sleeker, loteph - 76. 20S Stee nee ion, Mary — 161 Sleeve , (enmfer Stetano, Gary — 44. S3 Stegman, Franci Steman. lyie — 179 Steman. Robm — 205 Steman, Thoma — SI Stengel. Shanda — 179 Stephen , Jennifer — 20S Sterrett, Reg — IS4.161 Stickney, Molke - 20.205 Stimki. lame Stira . lube-205 Stockhau . Stewart — IS8. 161 Stolhanike. Kirvtie — 117. 118. 179 Storkamp, Barbara — 124. 161 ilorkamp. Darren — 179 Strait on, Gail — 161 Slira . lulie - 205 Streeter, David — 205 itreich. Todd — 51.179 itroh. Dyana — 179 troh. Ryan ■tor. Sandra — 20S .trombuck. Lynn .troulh, Tracy — 40,114. 205 ■tudent Aide student Council .tudent life — 10-27 •tuefen, Carrie — 205 4uhr, Victor tump, I ana — 104.205 4unick. Steven — 205 -ubufca. Mark-205 •ucky. |ohn - 205 •ohr, Sandon — ID. 20$ -ullivan. Dennn — 179 .ullivan. Gene — 161 ■utkvari. Jay — 179 -undeen. lilt undeen, |o eph — 205 •urweth. Amy — 20$ undieth. Janet —124 uper. Bernadette — 179 other land, Ann — 179 uthertand, Helen — 152, 161 utterer. Michael -50.110.111.179 utterer, Michelle — 8. Dl utton. |oey — 179 whet.Chad — SI. 110.1D, 179 voboda. Thoma — 20S wan. Jerry — 205 •wanson. Craig — 51 ..wanton, Dartic .wanton. Jeffrey — 14,35.51 Swenson, Gary — 70,74 Swenson, Heidi Swenson, Spring —124 T Table of Content — 1 labor. Charle — IJ2, 1616 Talon — 102.103 Tanghe. leanette — 179 Taylor, leanette — 205 Taylor, laune — 124.241 Taylor. Tma Teal. S. - 73 Te Vogt. Anthony Te Vogt, Jennifer — 179 Tcarle. Shannon — 131.179 Tempei, Dorothy — 161 Tcnnit Girl — 52 Tepley. lenmier — 205 Teply. Wade - 144.205 Temu . Cynthia — 205 Tetlow. Ronald -241 Te er. |am e — 179 Tcssman. Katherine — 103, 104,116, 192- 193,205 Tesvmer. Amy — 108. 121,179 Thafcn. Steven Thei . Candice — 179 Theoen. Todd — 50, 179 Thoennr . Michdte — 151, 205 Thoma . Chad —179 Thoma . Cmdy — 205 Thoma . Gregory — 179 Thomp on, Caswe — 179 Thompson. Chrntopher — 179 Thompson, Dale — 205 Thompson, larrel — 241 Thompson, John — 179 Thompson. John Thompson. Kirsten — 241 Thompson. Natvci — 173,179 Thompspon. Rob — 20,113 Thompson, Roger — 110.111. ID. 122. 141,161 Thorson, Tracy — 205 Thorud. Flirabeth - 179 Thorud. Karen — 179 Thune, Kathleen — 241 Thurber, Amy Thyr. Cathy-242 tilbury. Brian-50.205 Tirokomos. Panagiola — 179 T|oens. Robert — 205 ToRm . (nka — 179 Tomasko. Jeffrey — 124 T omasa ewski. Monaca — 179 Tommerdahl, Chrit — 161 Tomjger.SaMy — 152.161 Tophen. |ohn — 242 Tophen,Ma hael — 180 Tockehon. Terrance 180 Tokehon. Theodore — 180 Totten, Jamnon — 205 Townsend, Doris 124,242 Townsend. Robert — 85, 180 Track Tran. Duong — 242 Traver. Heather — 110.113, 242 Traxei Tina — 180 Thpet, Darrel — 242 TromMey. Chad — 180 Tuenge. Teresa — 205 Turan.Chrnopher— 205 Tomer. Gail — 180 Tolland. Brian -51,205 Tvedt.Donald — ID. 205 Tygeson, Laura - 124. 242 Tyrpa. Cindy — 161 Tyson. Todd - 113,205 U zell. |ohn SO. 76. 180 V Van Du sen, Ann — 104. 110, 20S Vantoon, Russell — 161 Van Namee. Chritopher - 180 Van Steenbergm, |ill — 206 Van Tassel. Deborah — 242 Van Vickie. Jason - 180 Vargas. Miguel 92,180 Veech. Oarcey 242 Ve4dhouse. Thomas Ve d house, Troy - 180 Ve Wey. Rebbecca - 105. 180 Vig. |a on — 206 Viken lust in — 242 Vinson, Cheryl — 161 Vugh. Bryan 37,242 Vogt, loseph - 76,206 Vollmrf.Sherry 110. ID-DO Volleyball — 48. 49 Voltm. Valerie — 242 Vossen. (nka — 117,118.180 w Wacholr. Held. S3. 180 Waddmgton. Jaclyn 206 Wagamon. KeBy — 92. 124. 242 Wagner. Darnel — 180 Wakmtz. James — 20S Wald. Lisj - 104-107. 108. 109. 229, 242 Wald. Richard — 180 Waldron. Tammy 179, 180, 181 Waldron, Theresa 180 Water . MicheOe 104.107.242 Walker, John — 161 Walker. Richard 206 Walker. Robert - 242 Walstrom. Jeffrey Wanous. lisa — 242 Wanous. Wade — 180 Ward. Chritopher — 206 Ward. Tracy - 206 Warren, lacqueline — 242 Warren, lane - I $4.161 Warren. Ke y — 206 War echa. Darnel — 242 Wavrut. Wendy — 20.92. 104. 24 3 Watson. Sieve — 243 Webber. David - 15.20. SO. 226.24 3 Weber, Douglas - 180 Weber. Duane Weber. Frank — 206 Weber. Michael — 180 Wedel. Wendi - 206 Wederaih. Michael — 50. 206 Weld. Tammy — 243 We4d. Vicky - 206 Wegner, leva — 206 Wehlcr. Anne — 108.180 WeAand. Richard — 180 Wdler, 5hirley - 161 Wdncetl. Anthony - 50. 76. 2D, 243 Wemzet). taora — 106.107. 200. 206 Weir. Marla — 206 Weiss. Michelle — 243 Weis . Harvey — 156.160.161 WtvUd. Anne — 188. 206 Well . Dan — 110.113 Wdter. Mark — 1565. 161 Wencei Davie - 243 Wendt, lotus — 113,206 Werner. Deanna — 206 Wernli. Laura — 180 West, Carla — 122.180 West,Gene — 74,144. 243 West. Melissa — 180 West. Michael — 206 Wrsteren, Barb — 161 Western. John — 180 Westron, k — 76 Weyer. Cheryl Whelan. Michael — 180 Whipple. Tracy — 181 White. David — 206 White. James — 69,125. 243 While, Jennifer — 69.125. 243 White. Jennifer — 18t White. Judith — 243 White. Marts — 243 White, Sheba — 181 u Uapas. J. — 8S Udrud. Todd - 180 Ulen. Stacy 59,180.242 Ul n. Steven-51.69 Undergerg Amy — 48. 54. 205 Uodermano, Val — 161 Dntiedl. Michelle - 125,242 Unch. Sherri — 180 Uzzell. Anthony — 242 Whitmore. Mark - 206 Whitney. Aly a — 181 Whitney. Andrea - 50. 243 W k. G ord — 181 Whitney. Andrea - 50, 243 W fc,Gdford — 181 Widhoim. Robert 206 WiederhoW. NkSolas 243 W'ijBtms. Came — 181 W-sanoa Ink 96.181 Wmaneo. Luke —96. 206 WAstrom. (Ric — 206 WAaby. Amy — 241 W.laby. Wade — 206 Wrtcox, Mark Wilhelm. Crete hen — I 12. lbl. 168 Witbams. (ric — 206 Wiltumi. Jodi — Dt WfUims. Nancy — 243 WAums. Sophu — 181 WJfcams. Wendy - 122.215. 241 Wfcimon. Tracy — 125 WiBkom. Drone - 243 WA, Damd — 104 Wrtmo. Koth — 206 W4mo. Kevin — 206 Wd oo. Renee — 206 Wincek. Michael - 51. 181 Wmsor, Rachel — 124, 243 Wmsor. Steven — 181 Winter. Jenny — 181 Wmthener. Dawn Wtsnwwski. Ales a — 161 Witherspoon, tondon — 206 W tig Thomas — 206 Wold. Kimberly 197. 206 Wold. Heather — SS. I0S. 161 Wolf. Keith —181 Wolfe. Kimberly- — SO. 24 3 Wood. Jeremy — 181 Woods. Heather — 206 Woolery. Steven — 181 Working. Lynn —243 World Citizens Club Work Program-Coop Worman. Scott — 206 Worth, Frances — 181 Worth. Jina — 206 Wosack. Heather - 206 Wrase, Mary — 161 Wray, Rita — 161 Wrestling Wright. Jcfery Wurl loseph — 181 Y Yang. Mai-Jooa — 243 Yen, I. — 8$ Ye Hot — 181 Yi. Hm Young. Aaron — 241 Young Dawn — 206 Young lisa — 104.243 Youngqunt, Michael SI, 206 Youngqurvl. Paul - 52.241 Yunker. tube - 2.92. 243 Yuzna, Lois — 161 z Zabd. Fran — 1S6.161 Zahn. Nancy — 243 Zakeer. A. — 52 Zastrow. Timothy — 105 Zavadd. Kelly — 206 Zeaman, Jason — 92.97 Zepeda. Laurel — 119. 161 ZetterwaR. Leslie — 105.110.113.181 Zez a. Daniel — 10S. 181 Ziegler. Stacy — 110,111,181 Zmsrner. Troy 104. 107. 120. I2S. 242. 243 Zimerman. Carol — ISO. 161 Zmuneeman. lube — 46. 55.181 Zimmerman, Molly — 53. 206 Zoschke. Tiffany — 206 Index — 255 Talons Staff Editor-in-Chief PaulSeavey Managing Editor Angie Lee Student Life Editor )on Kohnen Assistants Stephanie Haines Cara Lindley Eric Rautio Sports Editor Dave Mundale Assistants Rob Biggs Chris Cook Terri Savoye Organizations Editor Angie Alt Assistants Jodi Gustafson Kris Kirkbride Katy Tessman Academics Editor Kris Lindberg Assistants Jenny Choih Dan Kaufmann Jenny Osier Underclassmen Editor Sheryl Brame Assistants Shelly Atwater Jean Fellbaum Gerald Mimick Eric Skogrand Seniors Editor Julie Yunker Assistants Jheri Freitag Vanessa Reynolds Lisa Wald Index Editors Julie Fellbaum Scott Schultz Art Editor Corey Hels Photography Editor Rob Carter Photographers Rob Biges Dave Mandale Kele Nathe Andrew Olson Paul Putnam Tom Schooley Ann VanDusen Business Manager Wendy Waszut Assistant Theresa Johnson Adviser Vern Hollister I 256 — Yearbook Staff