Eden Prairie High School - Eagle Yearbook (Eden Prairie, MN)

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BEN HUSABY was awarded the Robert Moran Award for 1983. The award is given annually to the junior who best exemplifies the combination of athletic ability, sportsmanship, leader- ship, and Clean living. The award was established by James and Ella Moran whose son Robert died in a drowning accident in the early 1950s Robert was 17 when he died and had just been selected as E.P.'s best athlete as a junior. Ben was a member of the state Cham- pionship CC skiing team, where he also placed second in state, CC running and track. Ben is also vice-president of the N.H.S. for the 1983-84 school year. JON OLSON and SUE HAGEN were co-salutatorians for the Class of 1983. Throughout their high school careers, Jon and Sue accumulated 3.93 grade point averages, out of a possible 4.0. Their obvious self-discipline was not limited to the Classroom. Sue was presi- dent of the DECA Club, participated in sports, a two-year member of the NHS, and was active in the work program. Jon was involved in drama and the debateteam. COREY PETERSON was chosen as one of the top N.H.S. presidents in the State. He received a $300 scholarship from the Minnesota Association of Honor Societies, along with a $100 scholarship from First Bank of Hopkins. Corey was also a member of the cross country ski team, prom committee, delegate to the Model United Nations assembly along with graduating with high honors. 26 w Extraordinary People

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S ALICIA Yl is known throughout EPHS for her piano-playing abilities. She has been requested to play at several ban- quets, programs and various other events. Alicia started playing at the age of five and plans on continuing to play and possibly to major in music. She has won a first place award in the piano and violin competition of Minnesota and was a finalist in the St. Paul Teachers Association competition. Alicia has received superior ratings at district and state level competition. Alicia is also in- volved in the choir, pit band, NHS, Ger- man Club and tennis. lENNlE MORGAN was awarded the Athena Award for the 1982-83 school year. This award is given to the outstanding female senior athlete. The award is sponsored by the Greater Min- neapolis Chamber of Commerce, who holds a banquet luncheon for all reci- pients. The recipient is chosen by the head coaches and athletic director. The criteria for the award include the number of letters earned, number of sports participated in, number of years in sports and individual and team honors achieved. Jennie earned this award by participating in cross country, gym- nastics and track. DON JANES, a senior at E.P.H.S., was presented with four different awards at the Honors assembly, May 24. The first award was a scholarship for his par- ticipation in the food drive during St. Selgae week. The second award was the Sons of American Revolution Citizenship award. Mr. Emmett Stark presented Don with the John Philip Sousa Award which is given to the outstanding senior band membertsi. Along with his music award, Don was also honored with the Semper Phi award - given by the Marines. Don was also involved in the N.H.S. and Eyrie at E.P.H.S. Extraordinary People w 25

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DEBBIE SWINTON was a foreign ex- change student from Australia. Since coming to America in June of 1982, Debbie made quite an impact on EPHS. One would think that being a foreigner would be a handicap in itself, yet Debe bie didn't let that bother her. Debbie became involved in as many or more activities than anyone at EPHS. The list included debate, AFS, yearbook, Subur- ban National Bank's Junior Board of Directors, intramurals, coaching EPAA softball, as well as being an honor student. ANNETTE CAMPE, senior, was Chosen from seven nominees as the 1983 Outstanding Young Adult in Eden Prairie. The award is given by the Eden Prairie Jaycee women. Annette was chosen in part for her active lifestyle. She was involved in the AFS program and was an exchange student in Argen- tina. Annette was also active in her church, cross country running and ski- ing, and track. She won a $200 savings account from the Jaycee Women and a Chance to advance in statewide competition. MARK KIESOW and ANN KESTl were the 1983 co-recipients of the Conley Engstrom Award. This award recognizes the achievements of outstanding athletes, Cheerleaders, aides and managers. The main criterion for the award is supreme dedication to the en- tire Eden Prairie athletics program. It is the highest award bestowed by the coaching staff. The award is named after Conley Engstrom who was a teacher and coach at Eden Prairie for 35 years. Ann's athletic career included volleyball, basketball and track. Mark was involved in cross-Country, hockey and track. Extraordinary People w 27