Grand Junction High School - Tiger Yearbook (Grand Junction, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1980 volume:

We shall walk a road together . . . 2 Opening School Life 12 Classes 44 Faculty 94 Academics 106 Sports 110 . . . looking for our dreams, chasing reality, and searching for our identity. And when tomorrow comes, we will reflect upon this road, and the things we have learned of life . And ne will remember the victories, the losses, the laughter, and the tears Opening 11 UOISIAfC Homecoming parade largest ever Teachers Claude Gonzales, Susan Warp, and Clarence Ross came up with an oriental stvle chariot for the parade Two Girls League members are rolling right along in the parade with the Homecoming theme on their banner. “Let the Good Times Roll was the theme this year for Homecoming. Activities began on Monday Oct. 8 with an assembly honoring the 1979-80 royalty. Other activities included Dress-up Day on Monday, a Lick 'em Stomp ’em Tie 'em up Day Tuesday and Wednesday was Cowboy Day. Wednesday night at Stocker Stadium it wax the senior girls against the junior girls in a powder-puff football game. The senior team, cheered on by a squad of senior guys, defeated the juniors 14-0. T-shirt and Jersey Day was on Thursday followed by Orange and Black Day. A pep assembly was held Friday afternoon. Students were then dismissed to go to the parade. With a total of 73 entries in the parade, Grand Junction High School boasted its largest Homecoming parade in history. Carrying on the tradition of floats, mini-floats were exhibited along with local bands, chariots and banners. These entries were put into 8 catagor-ies. Receiving first place for club chariot was the senior girls. Also receiving a title in club competition was Boys League for having the fastest chariot. A tie for first place occured between the varsity Cheerleaders and the Foreign Language Club for club banners. FHA pulled out a winning float for their club. In class competition sophomores received first place for their chariot while senior girls took second and junior class third. The fastest chariot was made and run by the junior class. Sophomores came away with a First place class float. The final catagory was class banners in which the senior class took first. 12 School Life Queen Pam Minter at coronation. Need we say more? The Homecoming football game was played at Stocker Stadium at 1:30. The mighty Tiger team beat the Montrose Indians by a score of 13-8. During halftime the royalty was crowned. Final chariot races were held and the winners of the various competitions were announced. The annual Homecoming dance was held that night in the GJHS cafeteria from 9:00 to midnight. The royalty and their escorts danced to the tune of “Let the Good Times Roll”. The dance was sponsored by Student Council and Night Fire Sound System provided the music. Girls reign over annual fall events With the outstanding spirit and enthusiasm of the 1979-80 Tigers, Homecoming Queen Pam Minter and her court Alice Munro, senior attendant; Diane Smith, junior attendant; and Brenda Wertz, sophomore attendant showed true Tiger pride. 1. Pam plays in the leaves. 2. Diane shows perfect skateboard form. 3. Brenda enjoys the fall weather. 4. Alice takes a break. 15 1979-80 Homecoming Royalty Fall athletes honored Shawn Browne; Junior attendant Tim Radebaugh; Sophomore attendant 16 School Life JS ' j S ;iHyl • � - r r , Due to conflicting activities this year's Pigskin Dance was canceled. However the following athlete were elected as royalty to be honored for th outstanding athletic ability in fall sports: Sha Shaw (football), king; Ron Campbell (foQtballk senior attendant; Tim Radebaugh (tennisI sophbmore attendant; Shawn Browne (foot bait), jumoc attendants ____ School Life 17 Octobcr-Carolc Kallay and Dan Prinster December-Laura Thomas and Brian Lchmkulc Students honored monthly . . . September-Karyn Spiecker and Bill Patterson Novcmbcr-Donna Payne and Paul Nolen January-Maura Karp and Alvin Rubalesba 18 Organizations by Student Council Tiger and Tigeress May-Sally Simon and Jeff Mclaughlin Organizations 19 Twelve football players honored At the conclusion of each football season a number of outstanding athletes are honored with special awards. These recipients are chosen by a vote of the other football players and the presentations are made at the football banquet. 1. Kevin Gardner-Tiger Spirit. 2. Dave Maddox-Defensive Lineman of the Year. 3. Dan Prinster-Offensive Lineman of the Year, Hog Award . 4. Luke Cyphers-Most Valuable Player (JVs). 5. Dru Perry-Defensive Linebacker. 6. Steve Steinkirchner-Most Valuable Lineman (JVs). 20 School Life for outstanding performances. I. Tim Burns-Most Valuable Back (JVs). 2. Rod Cesario-Offensive Receiver of the Year. 3. Shawn Shaw-Tiger Power (Highest Tonnage). 4. Alvin Rubacalba-Defensive Back of the Year. 5. Mark Miller-Offensive Back of the Year Co-Captain 1980-81. 6. Matt Rubacalba-Hitter Award. School Life 21 Every year the coaches of Grand Junction High School select outstanding student athletes for thirteen awards that range from individual awards in football, basketball. baseball, track, and wrestling; to outstanding athlete awards. The latter awards arc the Joe Biggs Award given to the best girl and boy athlete of the senior class. Usually to one who has lettered in three sports. The sophomore award is given to the outstanding boy and girl of that class again, generally given to three-sport players. The Lewis Dawson award is given to the graduating senior, boy and girl, who in the coaches' opinion depicts the ideals of attitude, desire, effort, and sportsmanship 1. Dru Perry. Red White Football A ward. 2. David Maddox. Bud Flock hart Basketball Award. 3. Jeff McLaughlin. Clair Clayton Baseball A ward. 4 Ron Campbell. Ed Walley Wrestling Award. 5. Alvin Rubacalba. Triplcr Track A ward. 6. Lori Oliver. Triplcr Track Award. Athletic awards given in various sports . . . 22 School Life And to all-around individuals. 1. Paul Nolen, Joe Biggs Award. 2. Alice Munro, Joe Biggs Award. J. Shawn Shaw. Lewis Dawson A ward. 4. Serena Testerman. Lewis Dawson Award. 5. Luke Cyphers. Outstanding Sophomore Award. 6. Shauna Gilmore. Outstanding Sophomore Award. School Life 23 Selection of royalty highlights holidays Mr. and Miss Noel. Paul Nolen and Ellen Woomcr. Although the snow was scarce this year, the Christmas spirit was abundant at Grand Junction High School. Doors were decorated through out the school during the week before vacation. The annual Christmas tree was bought by Boys League and put up in the cafeteria. Executive Council and Girls League combined efforts to decorate the tree. Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas. Jim Flynn and Mary Lou Kolcs. Highlights of the Christmas season were the Holiday dance and assembly. The Future Homemakers of America's sponsored dance was on Friday the 14th from 9 to midnight, in the cafeteria. Sight Fire, a sound system, provided the music. Royalty couples were nominated through homerooms then voted on by the student body. For the senior couple Jim Flynn and Mary Lou Kolcs were Mr. and Miss Merry Christmas. Paul Nolen and Ellen Woomcr represented the junior class as Mr. and Miss Noel, while sophomores Courtney Pond and Dana Pasquc were Mr. and Miss Mistletoe. On Friday December 21. master of ceremonies, Fred Smith, kicked off the Christmas assembly at 8:30. A check for $200.00 collected by Student Council from the student body was presented to a representative from the State Home. Christmas music and songs were performed by choral, octa vos and the orchestra. A dance routine was given by the banner girls. Wr un( 'ss Mistletoe. Courtney Pond and Dana Pasquc 24 School Life “Fiefer’s People” featured in fall play The first drama production for the year was entitled “Fiefcr's People . The play is composed of a series of short comedy scenes that depict Fiefcr's satirical wit. The play was directed by Ed Jacob, Grand Junction High drama teacher. One interesting sideline to this production was that the principal of GJHS, Fred Smith, appeared as one of the characters in the play. The play was presented October 18, 19, and 20 in the auditorium. Telephone operator. Karen Ross. Paula McMenamin is the snoopy wife of beer drinking husband Mark Wilson. Great athletes for the USSR. Tyler Rutt and Mark Wilson. Shelly Chinn presents Paula McMenamin with a baby on Rich Collier's, game show. F B I. agent alias Principal Fred Smith. School Life Dramatists present simon play . Family members Shelly Chinn. Anne Lamphcrc, and Joe Brewer listen to Stacy Carson “Prisoner of Second Avenue was presented March 6th-8th in the auditorium. The play was written by Niel Simon and is described by Drama Teacher Ed Jacobs as ... a play that most people can identify with. ” The play takes place in the Sew York apartment of Mel and Edna Edison. Mel becomes disgusted with city life, stinking garbage, high rolling next door airline stewardesses, jiggling toilets and neighbors who douse him with cold water. 26 School Life Mel. who discovers a plot to undermine the world and later has a nervous breakdown, changes his whole life meaning to revenge. “Prisoner of Second Avenue” Stage crew relaxes after a hard day at work. and Shelly Chinn. Cast members Joe Brewer. Sonja Albrcthson. Stacy Carson. Cathy Hunter. Shelly Chinn and Anne Lamphcrc. School Life 27 Music Dept. presents “Fiddler on the Roor On May 9. 10 II the vocal music, instrumental music, and drama departments combined their talents to stage the annual musical production. This year they chose the popular stage and screen play “Fiddler on the Roof. The play was a very successful and well received on each of the three nights as the cast was given a standing ovation each evening. The play proved to be a delightfully funny performance with Lee Borden and Cathy Thomsen playing the leads. I.ec Borden asks Cathy Thomsen the musical question. Do you love me 28 School Life Cathy Thomsen. Sam Bascler. Donna Kralicck and the cast share Lee Borden's Dream. Karen Zackery and Lee Borden discuss her leaving. School Life 29 30 School Life Girls week features traditional dance Students and teachers alike pul on crazy hats and socks for Hal and Socks Day. March 10-15 was Girls Week. Activities and a dance are sponscrcd by Girls League. On Monday people wore their grubiest clothes for Gruby Day. Tuesday was Hat and Sock Day followed by Sports Day on Wednesday. Green Day came next on the agenda for Thursday and the week came to an end with Dress-Up Day Friday. Saturday night the Cottonbal! Dance was held in the cafeteria from 8:30-11:30. The royalty was crowned and presented with gifts. Shawn Shaw and Linda Cadcz caught a green clad Sam Baseler on Green Day. Assemblies highlight special weeks. Bobbie Creighton and Che rise Brewer dress up. School Life 31 Honorary Rotarians selected September Rotarians were Jacquie Wethington-Foreign Language and Norman Masters-Resource. Rotarians for October were Karyn Spiecker and Steve Metzger chosen from the Math department. November Rotarians were Janet Jones and Mark Hanks chosen from the Social Science department Rotarians for December were Vickie Salazar-Business and Amy Dotson-Art. January Rotarians were Kathy Hunter and Chris Madison chosen from the English department. 32 School Life for academic departments Rotary Students of the Month were chosen for their outstanding achievements in academic subjects. Students were nominated by department heads in ten different Helds with the honors extending for one month. Honorees were guests of the Downtown Grand Junction Rotary Club at a regular luncheon meeting. Rotarians for February were Leslie Morgan and Tim Fredericks chosen from the Science department. March Rotarians were Denise Perry-Home Ec. and Linda Bowers-Industrial Arts. May Rotarians were Kellie Clark-Journalism department and Ann Lamphere-Speech Dra ma. Rotarians for April were Donna Kralicek-Vocal Music and Debbie Jackson-Band. School Life 33 Prom 1980 34 School Life Burkhalter reigns as queen Senior attendant Karyn Spiecker and her escort Craig Cox. Ronda Parker, Junior attendant, escorted by Sutton Powers. Pom queen Jenny Burkhalter with her excort Eric Lockard. The Prom Royalty was selected by Student caucus. After the preliminary nominations the students voted to select the three top girls. The final announcement of Prom queen was not made until the night of the dance. Photos compliments of Smatla Photograghy. School Life 35 Couples enjoy the music of Sierra 36 School Life Road” is Prom theme Queen. Jenny Burk ha I ter. during her coronation. Grand Junction High Schoolls Junior-Senior Prom was held May 26 from 9 to midnight at Ramada Inn. Playing for the guests was the band “Sierra Selected from the sophomore class were doormen and pages. The doormen Steve Gatey, John Kelsey, Joe Leach, Mark Silva, Tom Stahl, John Thome, and Bruce Ward ushered in the couples. A dance was performed by pages. Toni Chappel, Laurie Foy, Chariss Giles. De De Hansen, Mary Anne Kara, and Anita Wyatt. Fred Smith. Principal, did some dancing too. School Life 37 Senior Picnic begins year-end fun Left to Right: Damon Hurley. Deanna King. Leean Green. Sherry Squirrel!. Alice Munro, Charlie Theisen. Lori Oliver. Rick Hill grab a bite to eat. On May 8, the senior Sneak Day” and picnic was the first function of many year-end activities for the class of 1980. The picnic was held at High line Lake near Loma with many games. activities and much food for all. Because Spring rains had dampened the area for much of May it was feared the picnic might be threatened. But Mother Nature cooperated and the seniors enjoyed the day. Head Chef Claude Gonzales and Sandra Maguire, his assistant. 38 School Life The seniors celebrate with a woodsy”. Bill Davis and Vince Branson take Fred Smith to graduation. School Life 39 355 Seniors receive diplomas On May 20, Grand Junction High School held their 1980 commencement exercises on the baseball field at Lincoln Park. In the twilight services 355 seniors plus two exchange students, one from Netherlands and one from Argentina, received their diplomas. The graduation speaker was Colorado State Senator Tillman Bishop. Addresses were also given by Valdictorians Bill Patterson and Karyn Spiecker. Principal Fred Smith Opens the commencement exercises. The Class of 1980 marches in. 40 School Life “The Minute Men perform at Baccau la urate. Gene Rossell and Jan Quimby are made honorary members of the Class of 1980. Maxine A Ida v,a receives her diploma School Life 41 Patterson, Spiecker give addresses The Best Tigers Yet by Karyn Sc heel Spiecker 'Tis the night of graduation and all through the crowd sit parents and brothers and sisters so proud. They've all come to see us in our last escapade the Class of 1980 in our final parade. We sweet little darlings have finished our fight We've won our diplomas, and tonight is our night But before we all go and leave one another let s take these last moments to look back at each other. Beside you sits someone, unique from the rest, and each in his won way is his own Tiger best. Perhaps it’s an athlete who’s strong or who's swift or maybe endurance is their Tiger gift. From football to tennis we've got a selection of talented players— it's quite a collection. Or perhaps it s a Tiger with a pure golden throat from Chorale or Octavos who sang such sweet notes Then again there arc seniors who deserve a big hand for their long-time devotion to our great Tiger Band. And let s not forget our Tiger debatons nor all the press people who wrote our newspapers. And then we' e got Tigers who've acted in plays from those great musicals to kid's matinees And what of the cheerleaders’ loud Tiger spirit? We never could doubt it when they constantly cheered it. The classics, however, are the Tiger class clowns who’ve kept us all laughing despite teachers' frow ns. Without all their jokes would we have survived? I wonder sometimes if we'd still be alive Back to this high school’s more serious side, there arc scholars whose knowledge includes Tiger pride. Through diligent efforts and traits they possess, they’ve earned their reward, their scholastic success. Just look around now at this jumbled up crew, this Class of 1980. this mulligan stew. We're all mighty Tigers with our own special talents, with pride, strength, and u Worn in just the right balance Were scholars and and athletes. musicians and clowns, and tonight wc'rc together in our caps and our gowns We're no longer seniors— tonight that’s quite dear but we'll always be I igers each year after year. So no matter what happens don't you ever forget that the Class of 1980 are the best Tigers yet! V j.dictorian Speech by Bill Patterson This is the Iasi occasion on which I will speak as a student of Grand Junction High School I welcome I he chance to express l he mixed feeling of gratitude and sorrow which hit my mind gratitude to ill the faculty and administrators .M Grand Junction High and sorrow that the memhen of the class of 1980 will now be going their separate ways. I have chosen to express some of any ideas about progress and our future. for nearly J.000 rears, no single idea in Western civilization has beer more important than the notion of progress This idea of progress s being challenged today as never before and yet it is to essential to many 4. hcrixhed parts of our culture. would say that to me and ms fellow graduates, tonight represent a milestone in our progress ft u perhaps a good time • ask Who measures your progress? Is it your school teacher'’ Your parents? Your bow ’ Or your friends Though perhaps any or all of those people may have remarked a bout your progress. I would still say that the answer to those questions is “NO It it you the individual � ho measures your progress and you alone Historically five basic premises have been attached to progress, each part necessary to its maintenance, f irst, t tl-e belief m the value of the past and of history Thu is important because as George Santayana put it “those � ho can not remember the past are condemned to repeat it In regard to history, one must ask whether there are any parts in history that we want to repeat, for there have been wars, slavery, and segregation, bat Golden Ages, renaissances, and periods of enlightenment I would like to think that my . ass mates are helping the world move toward mother Golden Age. The second rule of progress is the belief in the nobihty even superiority, of Western civilization That is our legacy America iv and has been the best 11 h the general reeling of the West that we as a culture art more progress! ve The primary thrust of W •� tern progress has been in the areas of science and technology, w bite Eastern civilizations ha ve err hasized the development of inner peace and self-knowledge Tk Third, is the acceptance ofthe worth of economic and technological growth Amenc.it economic growth helps not only Americans but also those other societies on earth which have not been so successful c s t Fourth, is the reliance on reason and the type of scholarly knowledge that results from the use of reason It is important to ask yourself how much thinking, how muck analyzing do you really do from day to day ' - And Finally, a belief m the value of life on this earth. We are here for a reason It i� op to each of us to determine UId to improve things. for existence and if we r ' fed that it is a worthwhile one. we should strive These Five beliefs have been associated w it h progress and we consider ourselves progressive, but if one picks up an evening newspaper, it a evident that we art not following these rules There has been a decline iu respect for men of knowledge and for knowledge itself History has lost much of its appeal to many and there are rising fears of the effect of economic growth Disbelief, doubt, disillusionment, and despair have replaced a faith m what man could produce Essential to the idea of progress is j conviction that conditions should and will be improved Restoring our faith in progress will require that A mencatts identify a sense ot need to believe Today there is an absence of a unifying purpose among people, a lack of direction I fed that we need to identify something so magnificent, so important n. worthwhile that we dedicate a part of ourselves or our brain to that purpose With something to strive for and with the rules oi progress m mind, we can rc-chart our course for progress Today, there are over 500.000 American scientists involved m research and development Annual private and federal spending on research and development alone exceeds 40 billion dollars America i contributions to the progress of science have been remarkable. In the past thirty years, scientists hare discovered or developed the First atomic power plant, the Salk vaccine, antimatter pa rides, and decoded DNA. put man on the moon, and landed j satellite on Mars. But. when we speak of progress, why ,s it that we generally think only in terms of the laboratory Why « „ that we become u- nucb better at unlock,ng mystery of Bounce but have made littk J ex“emdy ' •communicating our desires for world peace ,a other countries We can put a man on the moon bu, we can't get our Fifty-three hostages in Iran back after .00 days The world n stumbling from nvia to criu without any definite leadership A merica needs to take a leadership role in t U � tea of human relations just as America has done in science tzszszszx. ■ - ™-nb -— would say now to take a look around you. at this data of 1980. We arc tomorrow “a history I am confident there are people in my class who will make history Alfred Vorr i Whitehead once said that “the foundation of all understanding is that no static maintenance of perfection is possible Advance or decadence art the only choices offered to mankind So it ts now up to us whether we move forward or more backward Let us hope we make the proper choice Thank-you 42 School Life Seniors Class of 1980 Class Officers: Re Peterson. Treasurer; Pan Prinster. President; Kellie Clark. Secretary; Ron l indsey. Vice President. Flower Tiger Lily Colors Green and Yellow First graduating class of GJHS One word that would characterize the graduating class of 1980 would be leadership . This was evident within the class, scholastically, athletically and throughout the school. The class was instrumental in helping to get the student parking lot pa ved. This has been talked about for years and finally accomplished. They sought to provide an individual touch to their graduation by keeping everything on a local level. The speaker was Senator Tillman Bishop from Grand Junction, all the platform guests were local, and they added two Honorary Members to the Class of 1980 from the community; Jane Quimby, mayor and Gene Rossell, local sportscaster. Scholastically we had our Tirst Boetcher winner in six years as Karyn Spiecker won a 517,000 scholarship as one of forty finalists in the nation. They had two students who were alternates to United States Military Academics, and one re-ceipient of an Air Force ROTC Scholorship. Athletically the seniors paced the Tigers to State semi-finals in baseball, a State Champion in Track in the long jump, and a Gold Helmet winner in football. The Gold Helmet is given By the Denver Post newspaper to the best football player in the state. This was won by Alvin Rubalcaba. Classes 45 ( r.iif: ndre Seniors enjoy pep asscmblie- ( .1 rltts r.ipfon Roddy Archuleta Tom Ashe raft Karen A uma Logan Hall 46 Classes K.iihx Hern 1ist Bern Jim Hilling' I .tur.i Hi hop R.indx Hi er Hrett Hlaney i lend.t Hlvxcns tom Hie w Lori Bona ventura Vince Branson Marilyn Brennan Terri Bremer Classes 47 Rotlncx ( csario Jill ( h.idu ick Scott ( h.ipm.in r.iul ( h.11 held Su .wnc ( hildcrs Ruth Christensen Scon Christianson Classes 49 Pam relaxes during homecoming week. Sharon ( .irpcnd.de Su .mne ( .irr k cl lie ( I.irk Sieve i lemons I i h ( olcinan (ireg Conklin (t.irx H k I on i oulson ( raig i K cbeccn ( re ns h.i m Chris Cunningham Kathy Curtis Mary lillcn Daggci Bill Davidovich 50 Classes Kcllx Grave Robin Gcmoya Zanc Giles Brian Good rum Rod Gordon I.met tones Kc in Jt nes I i .i tones ( .irole K.ill.ix Maura Karp Sherry I Kemper.% Joe Kcrski Mike Kelehum Classes 55 Deanna King Denise Kohlcs Mary Lou Kohles Donna Kralicck Bob K retch man Bruce Kronkright Danny Lange John l.arscn i cor pc I md c I .irrx I mncnwwr I ois I tonbcrgcr ( onmc I nclx Iric I tH.kh.in Dcbttra I onphorn Robin I oucks Chris loi.no Classes 57 Dave Maddox Chris Madison Vicki Mahoney Aaron Maldonado tola M nto a I eslie Morenn � nr is � i(N� rc Shari Mueller Mice Munro Gary Murphy Susan eele Rebecca Nelson Paul Nolen Carmine Nugent Tammi Nusskcrn Seniors 59 M Pell Denise Perry Dru Perry Todd Pig ford Classes 61 Kevin Ray Carolyn Redd Bill Richards Jim Robb Kalhie Pigg Steve Pilkenton Mike Porter Mike Potter Sutton Powers Dan Prinster Diane Rathbone Mike Ratliff Sh.iun Shau Connie Shelton Michelle Sherman Sal lx Simon ( arl Si tier ley ( Tim Smith Kathryn Spenee Karyn Spiecker Robin Spor Sherri Squirrel Bob Stahl Haney Stoddart Michelle Stout Claudia Sul Icy Lori Sutton Seniors 63 Julie Tolekx Mike To ns I Jrsula Triller Donna Trust ( .itherme Thomsen Jerry Tiemann Teri Tobins Tern Todd Hhil Temple Serena Testerman i na f ic f nc Hfi l)ebbie Vargas Regina Velten Jannete Vig Connie Vigil 64 Seniors Sxlxiil I fill I T.IC) If! 11 1;irk W .1finer W endx W.ifiner Murk .ihlbcrfi Keith to.ilkcr Well ml. i W .ill. ice Bicli.ird W.truer (hristinn Mat son Kristi x .it Is Joe W hite Kevin W hitt Bob W ilson Murk Wilson Seniors 65 edmc Kruckcbcrg John Michael I. or mi Wood Rex Pcllerson Shona Porter Kim Rega SOT PICTURED Frccburg. Denise Payne. Joe Banister. Dave Freeburg. Donna Raymond. Kim Barks. Clara Gamblin. Paula Rcntie. John Brockman. Terry Gibson. Elizabeth Rich. MacBc Brown. Gordon Green. Nancy Rowe. Marshall Butler. Cynthia Griffith. Maria Roybal. Ron Calhoun. Steve Harshman. Bob Smock. Kris Carter. Denise Hoa. Chac Spurger. Kevin Childress. Samuel Inskeep. Beverly Stricklan. Kent Cisneros. Kenneth Janes. Brad Thornburg. Damon Colburn. Knight Jaynes. Dave Trammell. Laura Colunga. Miles Johnson. Derek Trujillo. Peter Dade. Sheryl Jones. Marvin Van Treek. Norman Davies. Doug Kester. John Walz. Scott Delgado. Loric Lee. Robin Watts. Patricia Dowd. Tom Muretty. Gary Williams. Amy Franklin. Karla Ochoa. Eddie 67 Class of 1981 Tony Pantusso, President Kelly Grasso, Secretary The junior class was involved in numerous projects during the year. Their first task was their involvement in the Homecoming activities in which they took part in the class banner competition and Chariot races. The major project involves hosting the annual Prom for the seniors. This year the prom was held off campus at the Ramada Inn Conference Center. To raise money for the Prom the juniors held a raffle and worked in the school store. Since the Prom was held at the Ramada Inn the decorations had to be put up one day and taken down the next. Most of the decorations came from a kit and Ed Jacobs, of the Drama Department made the bridge. Highlights for the junior class were. Diana Smith as junior attendant at Homecoming. Mark Miller being first team all-conference, Ronda Parker being Prom junior attendant, and Sandra Elliott winning the state championship in tennis. Maureen Temple. Vice President Robin Patterson. Treasurer 68 Classes Acker, Scott Adair, Malcolm Addington, Don Albrethsen, Heidi Alexander, Sandy Allen, John Allen, Leysa Anderson, Jeff Anderson, Julie Anderson, Nancy Andrews, Bill Arnett, Jay Arosteguy, Lori Arrieta, Maria Askey, Lynn Atkinson, Tom Bacon, Brad Bailey, Janet Ball, Connie Banghart, Eric Barntt, Doug Barrett, Tim Bean, Jim Belcastro, Tony Bennett. Bruce Benson, Michelle Bishop, Fred Bishop. Jim Blair, Cynthia Boden, Pam Boehm, Debbie Bonnell. Renee Boothe, Becky Borden, Lee Bowers, Linda Bradley, Debbie Branson, Heidi Branson, Vaughn Brewer, Keith Brewes, Lorraine Bryan. Jennifer Brooke, Tracy Organizations 69 Juniors Brown. Jim Brown, Shawn Bruce. Gretchen Buchholz. Greg Burkhard, Lyn Burleigh, Anne Burnell, Lisa Bums, John Burns. Tim Burrell, Tedi Butler, Lorraine Buzan, Jane Chafin, Tirana Capp. Regina Caraway, Lynette Carr, Andrew Carr, Tom Carrico, Greg Carson, Stacy Carver. Michael Chadwick, Gina Chandler, Jennifer Chavez, Antonio Cherveny, Leslie Chinn. Shellie Clymer, Sterling Coatney, Ken Cole, Shari Conn, Dale Conners, Guy Corbin, Jon Cow gill, Jayne Crawley, Robert Creighton, Bobbie Curtis, Brenda Dahlby, Candi 70 Classes Dalton, Matt Danes, Alan Davis, Richard Day, Kristi Debelock, Alan Delosa, Barb dePontbraind, Michelle Dickenson, Geri Dmahera, Gina Dobbs, Wesley Dorn, Karalyn Doyle. Brian Duarte, Peggy Duncan, Alex Dupre, Lenora Duran. Sherry Dutton, Candy Dyer, John Ebert, Mike Ebright, Denise Eicher, Christy Elliott, Mary Ann Elliott, Sandra Etie, Jean Fair, Jamie Fajardo, Peter Fawuer, Michelle Feather, Becky Fennell, Kari Fergusen, Donna Ferrato, Louis Fetters. Mark Fetters, Troy Fiske. Doug Frank, Leah Gibson, Judy Garber, Dave Garcia, Jackie Garcia. Marlynn Garcia. Ted Gardner, Jan Garner. Spencer Juniors 71 Juniors Genrich, Sharon Gerlofs, Robin Geske. Gail Giancanelli, Kathy Girdley, Kristine Gorby, Terry Godcr, Mark Gomez, Penny Gonzoles, Mashelle Gonzales, Dean Goodner, Gywnn Grask, Sallie Grasso. Kelly Gray, Shelly Green, Dina Grettner, Cherise Grillos, Ronea Hackenberry, Jeff Hahn. Rhonda Haines, George Hall, Bruce Hallaran, Scott Hamilton, Chris Hartman, Shelly Hardesty, Tammy Haupt, Charley Harvey, Lorene Hawthorne, Bill Haycock, Jeri Heinrich, Nancy Herold, Audrey Herrera, Donna Hibberd, Brad Hickman, Debbie Higginson, Lee Ann Hill, Nanette 72 Classes Hitchens, Jim Hoi ling, Cathy Holsman, Bess Hopkins, Adam Horwath, Tina Hoskin, Tami Hoyt, Shari Hunger, Don Indergard. Rolf Ingle, John Jackson. Don Jahnkc, Mark Jefferson, Kendall Johnson, Margaret Johnson, Randy Johnson, Shelly Jones, Helen Jones, Kathy Jones. Kristie Jones, Lynette Jones, Troy Jordan, Brad Kaiser. Roland Kaufmanis, Kris Keas, Kelly Kelly, Julie Key, Sandra Kiefer, Chris King, Eugene Klements, David Koch, Margaret Kohls, Chrisite Kozisek, Debbie Kregshauser. Andy Krizman, John Kronkright. Mary Ellen Kukulan. Gavin Lamborn, Blair Lamphere, Ann Lampion, Scott Lance, Sheila Land, Barbie Classes 73 Juniors Lauck, Kerry Lee, Kerry Lindsay, Bcv Loehr, Brenda Lovato, Connie Lucero, Karen Lupfer, Nick Luster, Kim Mackendrick, Ronda Mackly, Mark Maddox, Gayle Madler, Ron Maldonado, Marilyn Marcil, Kristy Marez, Martin Marez, Mike Mantell, Patty Martin, Darrell Martin, Terry Martinez, Betty Masko, Catherine Maska. Colette Mathews, Viki Mays, Trade McCann, Mike McCoy, Karen McKay, Don McLaughlin, Paul McLennan, John McQuislon, Joe Melvin, Kelly Meyers, Jeff Miller, Larry Miller, Mark Miller, Tammy 74 Classes Mitchell, Pam Mitchell. Sherri Montoya, Carl Montoya, Gina Montoya, Lori Moore, Kris Moore, Marianne Moore, Shelly Moran, Michelle Morley, Stephanie Mumby, Susan Mundy, Tracy Murch, Stacy Murray. Corey Neivcll, Sue Newton. Tony Nidcy, Terry Nordloh, Sandra Ochoa. Terry Olwine, Jim Overby, Carla Pace, Jeff Pollaro, Frank Pantuso, Tony Pappas, Tanya Parker, Linda Parker, Rhonda Patsantaras. Tom Patterson, Robin Peterson, Rex Peaslee. Dianne Peckham, Cindy Perkins. Ruth Ann Perry, Annette Pifer, Heather Polk, Penny Potratz, Suzie Poutre. Melissa Powell, Matt Prentice. Vince Preuss, Melissa Price. Ty Classes 75 Juniors Quillen. Jeff Race, Debbie Rairden. Lori Ray, Sieve Reichert, Helen Retoloza, Michelle Rhodes, Lisa Riccillo, Eileen Richards, Teresa Roller, Janine Romero, Darrell Romero. Donna Roper, Kelly Rozell, Jason Rubalcaba, Matt Russell, Kathy Relherford, Lori Ryan, Suzanne Samora, Jack Sheffield, Chris Simpson, Kellie Smith. Dianne Smith, Joy Smith, Kathy Smith, Kelsey Smith, Marcy Smith, Roger Smith. Rose Spanicek, Kevin Sparks, Jerry Stetlner, Kate Stradelman, John Streff, Peter Suminski, Lori Stricklan, Kay 76 Classes Symionow, Tammy Tadvick, Kelly Temple, Maureen Templeton, Eric Theunissen. Rocky Theole, Joe Thome, Gretchen Thompson, Brian Thompson, David Thompson, Zane Toomey, Ron Topper, Robert Totcky, Jean Trammell. Melissa Treadway, Lael Trimmer. Susan Trumbo, Tressa Trujillo, Junior Trujillo, Sharon Tuttle, Kacey Vandemeir, David Vaughn, Lori Vigil, Joni Vogel, Mary Wagner, Valerie Wain wright, Jim Ward, Mimi Watson. Rachel Weaver, Greg Webster, Louis Wein, Diane Wenzel, Aaron Wethington. Jaqui Williams, Crystal Williams. Lance Williams, Mike Wilson, Amy Wilson, Holly Wiman, Bryan Wong, Kim Wood. Susan Woomer, Ellen Classes 77 Wubben. Sara Wygant. Tim Yurick. John Zadrozny. Jennifer Zeck, Shirley Kristie Fransen 1963-1979 Craig-Hclcn Kristine Fransen, 16, of Steamboat Springs and formerly of Grand Junction, died at 5 p.m. Friday from injuries sustained in a car accident between Craig and Meeker. Miss Fransen was born March 13, 1963 at Ashton, Idaho. She spent her childhood in Grand Junction, attending Grand Junction and Steamboat Springs High Schools. She was a member of the First Methodist Church. Miss Fransen enjoyed swimming and skiing. During high school, she was a member of the Student Council and the GJHS Swim Team. Alderman. Bill Gordon. Leslie Peterson. Brad Andrcason. Sheir Hally. Russell Pifer. Heather Ashcraft. Jim Hockcnbcrry. Jefferson Reed. Gerald Bcra. Michael Ives, Chris Rcthcrford, Lori Branson. Heidi Jacobs. Gary Robeson. Sherman Copp. Regina Kinney. Curtis Romero. Richard Earthman. Geraldine Knight. Jim Sanchez, Lori Emmons. Christina Kuhns, Christopher Sat tier. Marcia Esquibcl. Timothy Kupecz. Steve Schmidt. Daniel Faster. Allen Lehmkuhle. Michael Scott, Sharon Ford. Judy Maranville. Jim Smith. Roger Fresquez. Mark Merchant, Bobbi Spor. Robin Fife. Maurine Miller. Clinton Twit hell. Sue Garcia Theresa Miller. David Tyler, Matthew Garver, Randy Montgomery. Sandy Wade. Ronnie Genrich. Jim Nation. James Wallar. Daralynn Goetz, John Newell, Sue Whiting. Ellen Gonzales. Dean Nolan. Richard Williams. Ronald Gonzales. Mashclle Omahcn, Gina 78 Classes Classes 79 Class of 1982 President Jacque Shanahan Secretary Paige Powers The sophomore class began the year by concentrating on the Homecoming activities. In this week-long festivity they enter all three catagories of floats, banners and the chariot races. They won the float competition and were in the finals of the chariot races. To help defray some of the natural expenses of running a class at school the sophomores sold laminated posters to raise money. Vice-president Dana Mahoney But probably their biggest project of the year was the class ring. This year the sophomores totally re-designed one side of the ring and the Tiger that appears on it to give a unique and individual to their rings. k V Treasurer Allison Pierce SO Classes Acosta, Teresa Adamson. Wendy Addington. Larry Albrethsen. Sonja Aldava, Johnny Allen. Phyllis Anderson, Scott Antonopoulos, Steve Arrieta, Grace Atkinson, Kelly Ball. Candi Banghart, Peter Barber, Ide Barnett, Joel Bartley, Lisa Belgard, Deanna Bennett, Todd Bish, Lonny Bishop, Karen Blissit, Chris Bouton. Douglas Brcdemier. Andrew Brennan, Joanne Brewer. Charyse Brewer, Joe Brewer, Lori Brewes, Michelle Brinegar. John Britton. Terri Brodbcck. Sherry Brown, Adina Brown. Beth Buchanan. Patricia Burchett. Burt Burris. Teresa Butler. Janielle Butterbaugh. Gary Buxman, Kim Campbell, Jesse Campbell. Roberta Caraway, Floyd Carlson. Kris Classes 81 Sophomores Carson, Dede Chandler, Janelle Chappelle. Toni Charpenter, Michelle Chenowelh, Paul Cherp, Yogi Christensen, Allen Chu, Bob Cisneros. Regina Clary, Bridgctt Clemons, Karl Click, Maria Cockrum. Teri Colburn, KoraI Cole, Gordon Collier. Rich Colton, Kristine Colton, Robert Colunga, Una Cook, Cheryl Cording, Denice Couch, Mike Coulson, Todd Crinshaw, Rheda Crist, Eric Crone, Glenn Crosser, Jeanette Crowell, Dale Crumbaker, Dan Curtis, Frank Cyphers, Luke Daniel, Mike Darien, Craig David, Michael Davis, Susan Decker, Julie 82 Classes Dewey, Debbie Dewitt, Robert Dole, Kari Dowdy, Roger Doyle, Denise Dupre, Duane Dyer, Patrick Dyess, Ken Edwards, Marna Eggleston, Tammy Elliot. Sherry Elajanaf, Jamal Elmer, Julie Espinoza, Alan Far let, Quanah Farley, Toby Farmer, Trudi Fenton, Gary Fetter, Kelley Ficklin, Teresa Finch, Brad Fiske, Jennifer Folsom, Cindy Fossenier, Tom Foster, Scott Foster, Teresa Foy, Laurie Franklin, Boyd Franklin, Chris Gallegos, Billy J. Gallegos, Marie Gardner. Rex Gardner, Sue Gaty, Steve George, Clay Giancanelli, John Giles, Charisse Gilmore, Shauna Gordon, Lisa Goulding, William Grasso, Michael Graves, Brett Classes 83 Sophomores Graves, Kerry Griffin, Brock Gunnells, Leslie Gunter, Gary Gurmendi, Patty Guthert, Faith Haines. Bruce Haining, David Hamm, Terry Hansen. Eric Hamilton, Scott Hampton, Scott Harrell, Diane Harris, Sandra Hastings, Watson Hatch. Dave Hattell, Mary Hawkins, Eric Hayden, Dane Hayden, Todd Hefley, Bryan Heiserman, Jeff Hendricks, Teri Herrera, Joe Helt, Mike Higgs. Brenda Himmerile, Dan Hinkle, Mike Hinson, Rannelle Hoffman, Pam Holman, Tom Honstein, Lisa Hooker, Lesa Hutchenson, Kerin Hutton, Marty Hutton, Ramona 84 Classes Ives, Chris Jacobson, Michelle Jahnke, Julie Jarvis, Joe Jimenez, Lima Johnson, Billy Johnson, Fran Jones. Brad Jordan, Jerileyn Kara, Mary Ann Kelly, Don Kelsey, John Kempers, Julie Kerns, Craig Kirk, Marie Kirkham, Paul Kissel, Glynis Klien, Jeff Knez, David Koch, Lois, Ann Koch, Tina Kriegghauser, Gary Kuretich, Christine Lampshire, Lonny Lange. Debra Larsen, Wilma Larson. Skip LeClair, Julie Lekic, Mary Kay Lesher, Helen Lewis, Donny Lionberger. Mark Livingston, Barbara Llewellyn, Lisa Lott, Gene Lovato, Steve Lovelace, Charles Lucero, Rachael Luke, Marie Lund, Shawn Mahoney. Dana Malloy, Brenda Classes 85 Sophomores Marconette. Kevin Marjani, Dan Mariz. Missy Mariz, Vince Martin, Lisa Martinez. Barbara Martinez, Frank Martinez, Julian Martinez, Julian Massey, Carla Masters, Wanda Maurin, Ed McCarty, Derek McFarland Ralph McKelvie. Roger McKenna, Jim McMenamin. Paula McNutt, Cindy McQuislon, Jaye McVean, Cheryl Meininger, Melody Mcndicclli, Chris Merriman, Kim Michaels, Gayle Miller. Tim Minter, Martha Miracle, Stephanie Mischcll, Allen Mitchell, Dale Mitchell. Ron Montano, Steve Montoya, Angela Moon, Kathy Moore. Kathy Moritz, Brad Morrick, Shawn 86 Classes Morton, Jim Moss, Doris Nally. Beth Newby, Loren Nickels, Bernadinc Norvelle, Jan O'hara, David Olson, Paige Ormsby, Bonita Ortiz, Adela Owen. Ron Pacheco, Julie Paddock, Rebecca Page, Steve Painter, Mark Parker, Kevin Pasque, Dana Pat tee, Denean Patterick, Christine Peckam, Robin Pelly, Kenny Pierce, Allison Pilkenton. Mike Pittsenbarger, Scott Polk, Ronald Pond, Courtney Pond, Mike Power, Shari Powers, Paige Price. Bonnie Prinster, David Prinster, Jim Proffitt, Jonna Prouty, Betty Race, Colleen Radebaugh, Sandra Radebaugh, Tim Reimer, Lori Revelle, Lee Reynolds, Cynthia Rhyne. Joe Ricks, Richard Classes 87 Sophomores Roach, James Roach. Kelly Robbins. Steve Roberson. Terri Roberts, Trudy Rodriguez. Mark Roller. Steve Romero. Don Roper, Trey Ross. Patrick Ross, Rob Rubalcaba. Gerald Rubalcaba, Janet Ruble, Jess Rupp, Frank Rush, Bud Rush. Sue Russell, Lisa Rutt, Tyler Sabra, Mohamed Salazar, Connie Sanchez, Anna Marie Sasser, Diana Sawyer, Karen Schienle, Kassey Schreier, Misty Schroeder, Tammy Schumacher, Tom Scott, Sherry Seiler, David Seiler, Lori Serba, John Shanahan, Jaque Sheldon, Tom Shepherd. Dale Shook. John 88 Classes Schuck, Grace Silva, Mark Silzcll, Sharon Sitterly, Colleen Slade.' Bill Smith, Bobby Smith, Glenn Smith. Lisa Smith. Mark Smith. Ramona Smith. Riley Soelberg, Andy Southerland, Chris Spurger. Ricky Squirrel , Don Stahl. Tom Steinkirchner, Steve Stellvata, Joe Stone, Tandy Stoneburner, Scott Stout. Audrey Suazo, Sara Jo Suska, Linda Switzler, Pam Talbert. Bunk Talbot, Lorretta Tanner, Britta Tedesco. Tammy Theisen. Terri Thomas, Laurie Thomas. Shellie Thompson, Dianne Thompson. Fred Thornburg. Tracey Tolber. Troy Toomey, Kim Trovato, Anthony Trujillo, Paul Trujillo, Paula Trujillo, Tina Tucker. Bill Classes 89 Sophomores Vath, Twila Velarde, Ron Vest, Dick Visuado, Tina Wagner. Tracy Waldrop, Dave Walker, Dennis Wallace. Steve Walsh. Dennis Walt. Robert Walworth, Julie Ward, Bruce Warner, Bill Weaver, Mary Weiss, John Wertz. Brenda White, Lori White. Russ Whiting. Sandie Whiting, Tanya Wilds, Becky Williams, Scott Williams, Todd Wilson, Karis Wilson, Curtis Wilson, Linda Winters, Cheryl Woodard, Susan Woomcr, Tod Worrell, Jay Worsham, Shelly Wright, Mark Wyatt, Anita Wygant, Terry Yi. Ilchin Young, Doug 90 Classes Not Pictured Anderson, Jan Fisher, Nannette Lafferty, Marcella Angelo, Phillip Fulghum, Patrick Lewis, Danny Armstrong, David Gallegos, Michael Lewis, Marla Baysinger, Shoma Gambrell, Debbie Lopez, Tracy Bencher, Zola Gracia, Crystalinn Mills. Matt Burger, Camille Garver, Mary Otero, Lesa Carson, Denise Hale, Dorothy Pasqua, Dana Conway, Allen Hansen, Denese Peacock, Pamela Corneilison, Debi Hayden, Jeff Post. David Cupps, Leland Henritze, Judi Reeder. Shawna Davis, Shelly Higgins, Matt Romero, Trudy Deltenre, Brenda Higgs, Sharon Steggall, Robin Conagne, Karen Jackson, Chris Suska, Tom Duvall, Chris Jarvis, Joe Thayer. Charles Eggleston, Tammy Kathrein, Kimmie Trujillo, Vincent Esparza, Leslie Keffer, Jason Williams, Scott Fife, Elizabeth Kendle, Wade Knapp, William Wimer, Debbie 91 Classes It Takes Pride To Be A Tiger 92 Classes Division V_? A team of three helps students This year the staff of Grand Junction High School has been headed by three new administrators; Principal Fred Smith, Vice-Principals Sandra Maguire, and John Aragon. The effort of these three people has helped the pride and spirit increasingly in Grand Junction High this year. “Happiness is best enjoyed when it is shared. Thank you for sharing yourselves with me. You have enriched my life and helped to make my first year as an administrator at Grand Junction High School a very memorable beginning. Sandra Maguire I feel that Grand Junction High is a Very outstanding school. This is because students participate in their school. I have enjoyed working with the outstanding young people in making this school a place full of pride, spirit and a will to succeed. 1 salute all who are concerned and involved and I invite the rest of you to do the same. My office is open to you: come see me. John Aragon 94 Faculty Science Department Front Row: Leonard Ncubaucr, Claude Gonzales. Back Row: Mike Kelhcr. Pete Larson. Dan Sauer. Mel Diffcn-daffer and not Pictured Boyce Baker. Home Economics Department LcAnn Reeds. Rae Pudcrbaugh. and Sherri Brown. Faculty 95 Art Department Betty Pitts. Fran Born Math Department Front Row: Clarence Ross. Back Row: John Kri man. Harold McBce, James Roberts. Bob Lubinski. Xlot Pictured: John McLennan and Lewis Miller 96 Faculty Music Department David Hein. Steve Newton and Norm Ashley. Foreign Language Department Rita McCusker. Ruth Warner. Garth Wilson and Digna Eads. Faculty 97 Social Studies Department Robert Gear. Larry Ingram. William Fanning. Robert Moon, Buzz Schoenbeck. Ron Stoneburner. John Thome. Twila Whitacrc and Mitzi McNutt. Drivers Education Ken Carothers. Sam Salatino. Keith Miller 98 Faculty Industrial Arts Department Keith Shide. Harlan Goodncr. and Ronald Moon. Physical Education Department Penny Pulliam, Dennis Teeters. Jeff Geiser, Mickey Dunn. Jan Muyskens. Richard McPeek. Faculty 99 Language Arts Department From Row: Susan Warp, Ed Jacobs, LexAnne Henderson, Sam Baseler, Nellie Zachry. Back Row: William Kinman, John Sutrina, Everett Johnson. James Van Duync, Gary Cordray. Dennis Kiefer, Mary Guadnola. Not Pictured: Boyce Baker, Lucretia Weimer, Max Kralicek The primary function of the Language Arts Department is designing, planning, and teaching the English Curriculum. But the department also has a number of projects they work on. The Language Arts Department biggest project is annually organizing the “Creativity Fair” that is held in the spring. The purpose of this fair is to promote the Arts at Grand Junction. This is done by displaying student work in any of the areas of fine arts. The Language Department gets together and arranges one act plays and individual interpretations for the students to see. There are also other types of art from science departments and the art department and student writing. But it is all arranged by the Language Department. A schedule of displays and performances is available so the teachers can arrange for their students to see it, during their class periods. 100 Faculty Vo-Tech Sitting: Dennis Dziewit, Marvin D'Jong, Ernest Johnson. Standing: Ron Wymorc. Ken Dixon, and Dr. Delbert Martin. Business Department Barbara Langley, Toni Root. Janey Wright. Karen Compton, and Robbie Walker. Faculty 101 Librarians Martha Henderson, Jean Klcmcnts, Carol Stroble, and Sherry Collins. Journalism Department Max Kralicek and Gary Cordray. Counseling Staff Jim Witt. Judy George and Bcrnic Goss. Faculty 102 Cooks Food services help School Services P.it Graves. Donna Kcas. Margaret Dickey. Marilyn Burdick, and Pat Kralicek. Faculty 103 Art Language Arts Music 1. Ceramics 2. Drawing 3. Studies in Art A Design Business 1. Accounting I 2. Accounting II 3. Basic Accounting 4. Basic Business 5. B.O.E. Class 6. B.O.E. Work 7. Business Law 8. Consumer Education 9. Introduction to Business 10. Secretarial Block 11. Typing I 12. Typing II Driver Education I. Driver Education Foreign Language I French 2. French II 3 French III 4 German I 5. German II 6 German III 7. Latin I 8 Spanish I 9 Spanish II 10 Spanish III Home Economics 1 Child Care 2 Creative Clothing 3 Creative Foods 4 Marriage Family Single Survival Foods 1. Comp I 2. Comp IA 3. Comp IB 4 Comp II 5. Competitive Forensics 6. Creative Writing 7. American Literature 8. Developmental Comp. 9. Developmental Reading 10. Drama I 11. Drama II 12 Drama III 13. English Literature 14 Great Ideas 15. Humanities 16. Journalism I 17. Journalism II 18 Modern Literature 19. Modern Short Works 20. Mythology 21 Oral Communications 22. Poetry 23. Reading Techniques 24 Research Methods 25 Speech I 26. Stagecraft I 27. Stagecraft II 28. Survey of Literature Math 1. Algebra IA 2. Algebra IB 3. Algebra II 4. Applied Math 5. Math Analysis 6. Consumer Math 7. Geometry 8 Probability 9. Math I 10 Trigonometry 1. Chorale 2. Concert Band 3. Girls Glee Club 4. Jazz Ensemble 5 Introduction to Music 6. Octavoes 7. Music Theory 8. Rev. Ensemble 9. Symphonic Band Physical Education 1. Advanced P E. 2. Adaptive P.E. 3. Bow ing Rec Games 4. Bow ling Fly tying 5. Sophmorc P.E. 6. Physical Fitness Science 1. Biology 2. Botany 3. Chemistry 4 Physics 5. Survey of Science ‘ f 6. Zoology Social Studies 1. Basic Government 2. Comparitive Government 3. Current History i 4. Formation of U.S 5. Jefferson Reconstruction 6 Modern History P 7 Post Civil War 8. Psychology 9 Sociology 10 World Geography 11 World History I. II Shop 1. Crafts 2. Drafting I, II 3. Outdoor Education 4. Shop I. II Zero hour used to help students Zero hour at 7:30 in the morning was used this year to help students who needed an extra hour to graduate of for people that wanted to get out of school earlier to go to work. Almost every subject was offered at this time and a new subject was started only for this hour and it was Latin taught by Mr. Smith. 106 Academics Students plan mock weddings Marriage classes this year held mock weddings in their classes for a class project. These weddings were planned, and peformed to help students to plan their own weddings in the future. 1. Kevin and Tana say their vows to each other 2. The new couple with their parents 3. Sharing the cake together 4. The reception following the wedding Academics 107 Students show animals to children Zoology students taught Tope grade school children about some animals that they were studying. There was all types of animals shown, such as snakes, rabbits and horses. Many other animals were shown at this class project. Children found that rabbits are soft. Children found snakes not slimey Everyone enjoys a horseback ride. 108 Academics Geiser Takes Team To Semi Finals SCOREBOARD Jeff Mc- Laugh- lin Farmington Orem, Utah Central Fruita Montrose Durango Delta Moffat County Cortez Northglenn Arvada West Boulder Fairview Coach Clarence Ross The Delta Panthers were the next opponents to fall. They Mopped short like they had hit a brick wall. Moffat County and Cortez were the last two to go Leaving our League record perfect at 7 and 0. Then Coach Jeff Geiser reminded us vf our Great Quest To go On in the pLyqfhand provSlxc'rc the best! The very next Saturday we went to Denver to play in the mud And the mighty orthgicn'rQ or cmcn fell with a thud. The schools from the Fast ■� Itjd fiowi ys no respect Hut as long as we kept winning, we didn't mind the neglect. The rvada West Wildcats complete with Wayne Moon Kan into a defense that made their problems balloon. And before the Wildcats' heads had stopped spinning. The Tigers worked hard all week, with onlv one thing in mind. We entered the semifinals with our hopes way up high And look on the Knights under a brilliant blue sky. Hut the sun didn’t shine long over our Lincoln Park 4.% the Knights turned our once bright hopes to dark. Successful is the word that sums up our season Grand Junction Pride and coaching were the big reasons. And as we look back now, the season is through Each of us know it wasn' too good to be true. Jeff McLaughlin r Glen Honstcit Kevin Gardner Bcrnic Goss completed his last year at trainer at GJHS resigning after 12 years Rod Ccsario Rex Peterson makes tough catch in Montrose game. Rod Cesario make a sideline catch. Hemic Chnvics. Asl. Train- Doug Berg. manager. dreg Buehhol . manager. Vince Bruce Kronk right. (irasso. manager. imp i k . . . And What A Year It Was! Carol Kallay and Kellie Clark talk over statistics with Coach Ross. Tigers stop Montrose receiver Steve Clemons kicks an extra point against Montrose. ts no ?6U5 Ptft? 67 ' 81 v° f i 8n-74J 63 64:32-J1 . n ug -3 - ® - 4 , S $u f 979 TIGER FOOTBALL TEAM: First Row: manager Bruce Kronkright. Coach Clarence Ross. Coach Rich Oxer. Head Coach JcffGciscr. Coach Dennis Teeters. Coach Buzz Schocnbcck. Greg Buchholz manager. Doug Berg manager. Second Row: Mike Lehmkuhle. Dan Prinster. Jeff McLaughlin. Mike Ratliff. Joe White. Dave Jacoby. Dave Maddox. Kendall Jefferson. Third Row: David Elements, Jim Wainwright. Shawn Browne. Rex Peterson. Tom Ashcraft. Kevin Ray. Bryan Wiman. Shawn Shaw. Fourth Row: Glen Honstein. Jim Hitchens. Scott Chapman. Steve Clemons. Mark Jahnke. Brian Thompson. Matt Jahnke. Richard Manzanares. Tony Panluso. Mark Miller. Fifth Row: Ted Garcia. Matt Rubalcaba. Nick Hughes. Brvan Ryan. Scott Acker. Louis Webster. Matt Rubalcaba. Kevin Gardner. Jim Flynn. Geoff Paddock. Sixth Row Jim Billings. Matt Dalton. Tony Belcastro. Rod Cesario, Dru Perry. Chris Moore. Ron Campbell. Vince Grasso. and Luke Cyphers. Under first year Coach Jeff Geiser the Tigers compiled the best season since 1969. Geiser established three goals for his charges: to win the Mesa County championship, the league championship, and the state championship. Opening the campaign against perennial rival Farmington the Tigers defeated the Scorpions for the First time in three years. 29-0. Coach Geiser stated, this was a very important win since the guys on the team had never beaten Farmington. In their second contest the opponent was one of the top ranked teams in Utah. Orem. Orem kicked a Field goal with three minutes left in the game to beat Juncion 9-7. This loss proved to be the only one for the Tigers during the regular season. After an open date the Tigers began the Southwestern League race against cross-town rival Central. The Bengals pulled off their second shut out 34-0. The second league game pitted the Tigers against Fruita. In this game they accomplished their first goal of winning the Mesa County championship and garnered their third shut out 40-0 In what Coach Geiser termed their “itoughest league game and a successful Homecoming the Tigers made Montrose their third league victim 23-8. Taking to the road for the first time. Grand Junction traveled to Durango. After a slow start, leading by 6-0 at the half, the Tigers roared on to a 35-0 white wash. In their second road trip the Tigers had to rally from a 7-7 third quarter score to beat Delta going away 27-7. In their eighth game the Tigers played Moffat County, a new member to the Southwestern League. In this game they recorded their fifth shut out 47-0 and moved into the top ten teams in the state poll for the first time this vear. Dru Perry sees daylight against Montrose. In their regular season Finale the Tigers breezed to a 41-0 half time lead and went on to defeat Cortez 57-11. This victory gave the Bengals their second goal, the league championship. It also moved them to number seven in the state poll. The Tigers began the playoffs as the number one defense in the state giving up a total of 29 points. In a game Coach Geiser termed, a game to gain respect ” the Tigers defeated Skyline representative Northglenn 27-8. In the quarter-finals the Tigers played at home against the Jefferson County Champions Arvada West and again won convincingly 28-8. The semi-finals found the Tigers at home again against the defending state champions Boulder Fairvicw. The Tigers lost 35-12 as Fairvicw went on to win their second state crown. Coach Geiser's summation of the season was “a great year! Sports 113 I Dan Prinster is assisted off the Held Alvin Rubalcaba’s 12 interceptions were instrumental in his winning of the coveted Gold Helmet award. Dru Perry follows blockers in end sweep. Steve Clemons kicks extra point against Northglenn in playoff game. 114 Sports SCOREBOARD Cedarcdge 0-21 Olathe 0-16 Hotchkiss 18-18 Fruita 13-12 Delta 31-0 Central 0-6 Montrose 13-13 Glen wood 0-40 Fruita 21-21 Central 18-18 Baby Bengals gain experience. Sports 115 1979 Tiger JYs Front row: Craig Darien. David Pnnstcr. Ken Coatney. Ken Dycss. Mark Smith. Steve Steinkirshncr. Kelley Fetter. Second row: Coach Richard Oxer. Scott Sloneburner, Curtis Wilson. Brian Thompson. Steve Ray, Jim Hitchens. Luke Cyphers. Coach Bun Schoenbeck. Third row: Eric Banghart. Carl Clemons. Eugene King. Yogi Chcrp. Ron Polk. Alex Duncan. Fourth row: Don McKay, Todd Hayden, Gerald Rubalcaba. Ray Curtis. Chris SheTBeld. Steve Lavato Fifth row: Peter Banghart. Roger McKeivic. John Aldova. Lewis Ferratto. Bill Slade. Tim Burns. In 1979 the Tiger JV football team compiled a record of 2-5-3. Playing mainly against varsity teams from AA schools. Coach Buzz Schoenbeck tagged the season as “a good experience for us. ” Assisting Coach Schoenbeck was Coach Richard Oxer. The team included 17 sophomores. Against the league schools their record was 2-1-3. Stated Coach Schoenbeck, If the players develop like we think they can ive will be strong on the varsity level in the next couple of years. Tiger JVs in action against Fruita. I C-Country completes a season of firsts HHFjy I. Paul Chcnoweth 2. Kelsey Smith 3. Richard Burleigh 4. Tracy Me Mica n 5. Brian Lchrnkuhlc 6. Suzanne Ryan 7. Jerry Woomer S. Kelly Graves 9. Maureen Temple 10. Stacy Samuclson II. Mama Edwards 12. Carrie McVcan 13. Kris Smock 14. Vaughn Branson 15. John McCIcnnan. ■m 116 Sports 1979 was a time of change for cross country at Grand Junction High. The team had a new coach. Dan Sauers; almost an equal number of girls and boys; and regional runoffs to qualify for State. Coach Dan Sauers said, This past year has been a learning experience for both myself and the runners. My overall impression was that I had the good fortune of working with a very class group of people. ” After regular season completion the Tigers had only one runner make it to the regional meet; Sandy Alexander. She placed 8th. but did not qualify for State. The team record for the boys was as follows: 1st District 51, 9th Durango, 9th Broomfield, 1st Moffat County, 4th Broomfield, 3rd Moffat County, 3rd District Qualifying. Four Tigers putt their way to state STATE GOLFERS: Corey Lovcrn, Paul Nolen, Craig Cox, Tom Atkinson, Coach John McLennan. JV GOLFERS: Dave Waldrop. Jeff Heiserman, Diana Wein, Ron Madler, Phil Temple, Pat Ross. Jim Olwine, John Brincgar, Danny Lang, John Allen, Trey Roper. Not pictured: Todd Williams, Debbie Hickman. Under the new coaching of John McLennan, the Tiger golf team took four representatives to the State Golf Tournament. Among them was last years defending State Champion, Paul Nolen. Plagued by illnesses this fall, Paul was unable to repeat as State Champion, placing 6th at the State Tournament held at Tiara Rado Golf Course. Other members of the team who played in the State Tournament were Corey Lovern, Tom Atkinson and Craig Cox. The Tiger golfers won the Southwestern League title with seven wins. At the District meet in Rifle, which included all the teams from the Western Slope, Grand Junction placed 3rd, and at the State meet the Tigers placed llth. SITE PLACE DURANGO 1st CORTEZ 1st MONTROSE 1st DELTA 2nd LINCOLN PARK 1st TIARA RADO 1st TIARA RADO 1st GLEN WOOD 1st RIFLE 2nd DISTRICT 3rd STATE llth Sports 119 Tiger gymnasts show well during season Top row: Brenda Malloy. Sherri Squirrel!. Trudy Roberts. Coach Launa Blair. Coach Linda Faber. Barbara Livingston. Manager Michelle Sherman. Pam Bodcn. Bottom row: Laura Bishop. Lisa Gordon. Alice Munro. Riki Hinson. Kim Andreasen. Christy Eicher. and Sally Simon. Gymnastics took giant steps forward in 1979 as the Tiger team was able to defeat all league teams except Montrose. Third year coach. Linda Faber, was assissled by Launa Blair who was a student teacher in P.E. Brenda Malloy demonstrates balance. 120 The six returning letlermen and sophomore all-rounders, Brenda Malloy and Trudy Roberts, helped to compile the highest team points ever recorded at GJHS. At the Fruita Invitational, the first meet of the season, the Tigers dominated all individual places on every event except the vault. The Central Invitational was the Tigers most impressive meet with a team score of 155 points. Brenda Malloy's outstanding performances on the balance beam and the bars were scored highest in the meet. Trudy Roberts' floor exercise and Alice Munro's vaulting also placed them in First. Seniors Sally Simon, Kim Andreasen, and Riki Hinson also placed high. Pam Boden, Christy Eicher, and Barbara Livingston also had impressive routines. The Tigers traveled to the District Meet in Pueblo to compete against 15 other teams. All girls individually placed in the upper fourth of the competition, and with only 10 Tigers competing they placed eighth in the meet. I Coach Linda Faber Assistant Coach l.auna Bkir Right: Sally Simon evaluates the competition Trudy Roberts performs on the beam. Right Riki Hinson competes on the vault. Christy Eicher dances in her floor routine. w Fruits Imitations! 1st 126 pts. Cortez 1st 119 pts. Tiger Imitations! 2nd I2S pts. Fruits 1st 146 pts. Montrose 2nd 129 pts. Central Invitational 1st 155 pts. Central 1st 151 pts. Montrose Invitational 3rd 141 pts. District 1 Sib 110 pts. Sports 121 Tigers finish in the middle of the pack From Row: Cindy Renolds, Arliss Melvin. Michelle Friese. Kathy Pigg. Meg Ryan, and Laura Thomas. Back Row. Tana Mantlo. Wilma Larson Robin Patterson. Shara Pearce. Gretchen Thome. Lisa Broome. Julie Kelly and Cindy Folsom. For the first time in three years the volleyball team failed to win at least a share of the league championship. In what Coach Max Kralicek termed a “frustrating year,” the Tiger girls finished in a tie for fifth. During the season they played very well against the top teams in the league but each time they came up short. In the opening round of the District Tournament it was the same story as the Tigers played second place Montrose. Grand Junction won the first game and was ahead 14-8 in the second game only to lose that game and the third one also. Lisa Broome was selected 2nd Team All-League. Co-captains were Lisa Broome and Laura Thomas. Tigers stop Panthers Laura Thomas sets it up. 122 Sports Wilma Larson Robin Patterson Shura Pearce Grctchcn Thome Michelle Friesc Kathy Pigg Meg Ryan Laura Thomas 123 Sports JV Volleyball under new coach Bottom row: Michelle Moran, Lisa Honstein, Kora! Colburn, and Lori Rcimer. 2nd row: Lori Seiler. Kelly; Grasso, Coach Lex Ann Henderson and Wanda Masters. 3rd row: Chris Kurctich, Patty Gurmcndi and Suzi Potratz. 4th row: Diane Smith and Terri Cockrum. VARSITY SCOREBOARD Farmington 9-15. 12-15 Skyline Salt Lake 5-15. 8-15 Kearns Salt Lake 5-IS. 9-15 Fruita 0-15. 3-15 Central 15-2. 15-8 Moffat County 10-15. 7-15 Delta 15-8. 15-9 Cortez 16-14. 8-15, 15-17 Curango 8-15. 5-15 Fruita 9-15, 15-13. 4-15 Montrose 14-16. 15-12. 6-15 Montrose 4-15. 4-15 Central 15-5, 15-6 Cortez 10-15, 15-8, 15-8 Durango 7-15. 10-15 Moffat County 6-15. 15-11. 5-15 Delta 15-9. 17-15 Palisade 12-15. 15-4, 15-10 District Tournament Montrose 15-11. 14-16. 9-15 Delta 15-3. 15-12 Durango 1-15. 1-15 124 Sports Laura Thomas tries for a spike. Lori Seiler tips the ball. Tennis rallies to the top Tiger Tennis Team: Coach Bob Lubinski. Blair Lamboran. Damon Hurley. Brad Bacon. Bob Stahl. Tim Radebaugh. Todd Jacobs. Steve Metzger. Jeff Kline. Doug Barnett. Bill Patterson and Charlie Wancbo. Not Pictured: Ron Lindsay. OPPONENT SCORE DURANGO 5-1 CORTEZ 6-0 FRUIT A 5-1 CENTRAL 6-0 MONTROSE 4-2 CENTRAL 6-0 FRUIT A 4-2 MONTROSE 6-0 DURANGO 6-0 CORTEZ 6-0 DISTRICT 51 TOURNEY 6-0 DISTRICT QUALIFYING 4-2 Steve Metzger prepares for the on coming serve In what new head coach Bob Lubinski termed a fantastic season”, the Tiger Tennis Team completed the season with a 10-0 record to win the Southwestern League title. The netters managed an easy victory at the District 51 Tournament by taking 6 matches. At the District State Qualifying meet in Colorado Springs they once again came out on top with another win. Six members of the Tiger Tennis Team qualified for the State Tournament held in Boulder. Steve Metzger qualified in number one singles, Jeff Kline in number two singles, Doug Barnett and Damon Hurley in number two doubles and Tim Raden-baugh and Brad Bacon in number three doubles. A total of twelve members contributed to the team. Blair Lambom played the number three spot in singles, Todd Jacobs and Charlie Wanebo held the number one spot in doubles. Bill Patterson participated only part of the season at the number two doubles. but later sat out because of his Head Boy duties. Ron Lindsay and Bob Stahl lead the Junior Varsity squad by sweeping the District 52 J. V. Tournament at the end of the season. Next year six members of the 1979 team will return for the 1980 season. Sports 125 Steve Metzger Charlie Wanebo Brad Bacon Tim Radebaugh Blair Lambom Doug Barnett 1979 Tiger Tennis Team Damon Hurley Todd Jacobs Jeff Kline Ron Lindsay Bill Patterson Swimmers make big splash at state The 1979 girls swim learn, couched by Vikki Simmons, finished Sth in the slate meet at Colorade Springs, which is the highest they ever placed. Also they captured their first individual state championship as Shauna Gilmore placed first in the 100 and 200 frecstyles. The six member team placed high in their first meets against Durango and Summit County. At the Eaton Relays the Tigers placed fourth, winning the 400 freestyle relay and the 500 Crescendo relay in record time. In Englewood the Tigers placed second out of eight teams. Gilmore won the 200 freestyle and the 100 butterfly. Also. Robin Gerlofs won the individual medley, and Debbie Kozisek won the 500 freestyle. The Tigers tied for first against Summit County, capturing 4 firsts. Gilmore placed first in the 200 and 500 frecstyles. Terri Theison also captured first in the 200 individual medley, and the 400 feprccstylc relay. Placing second was Kozisek in the backstroke. Gerlofs in the 100 freestyle, and Ronda Mackendrick in the 100 back stroke. On Nov. J the Tigers competed in the 4-A state meet. Gilmore set two state records and had All-American qualifying times. Kozisek placed 10th in both the 200 and 500 freestyles. The 400 Freestyle relay team placed sixth, and Gerlofs took 13th in the 200 individual medley, the medley relay team placed 15th. Top to bottom: Alan Moore. Coach Vikki Simmons. Ronda Shauna swims her � a to state Mackendrick. Terri Theisen. Gayle Maddox. Shauna Gilmore. Robin Gerlofs. and IX'bbie Ko isek Shauna Gilmore. Robin Gerlofs. Debbie Ko isek Ronda Mackendrick. Gayle Maddox. Terri Theison Pl4S m iiral, i fnm § 1 J 44 j | Tigers 4 22 I SHH A Head Coach Gan Cordrny kw dull Jefferson. I 1 II t-AC L x. n. r. 7- - flGE 13D i -� ' J 1 •flGElfr The Tiger boys basketball team captured the 1980 Southwestern League Championship with a league record of 13-1. Playing a tough non-league schedule the Tigers dropped their first four games. But their overtime win against Pueblo County set the tempo for the exciting season to follow. Grand Junction turned away eight straight league opponents before losing their only regular season league game in Durango 64-52. But they were able to rebound from this loss to polish off their five remaining league opponents and win the league championship. Entering the District Tournament as the number one seeded team the Tigers defeated last place Cortez 79-53. In the semi-finals Grand Junction was upset by Fruita 52-50. It was a game in which the Tigers had an opportunity to come from behind at the end but a missed rebound and a desperation shot at the buzzer that was wide of the mark left the Tigers two points short. Despite this loss Grand Junction advanced to the State Play-offs by the virtue of being the league champions. In the play-off game Grand Junction faced the number three team in the state, George Washington. The contest proved to be much closer than the nine points final difference would indicate. The Tigers trailed by two points at the end of the third quarter and the score was tied midway through the fourth period. Senior guard Damon Hurley jumps lo open quarter. 1979-gO Tiger Basketball Team. Front: Bob Stahl. Paul Nolen. Damon Hurley. Todd Hayden. Jim Wainwright. Dave Klements. Back: Coach Dennis Teeters. Coach Tom Gleason. Mgr. Kellie Clark. GeofT Paddock. Eric Hawkins, David Maddox. Tony Newton. Mark Miller, Student assist. Steve Kovach. Coach Gary Cordray. Sports 129 SCOUT BOA PI) Pueblo Central 55-85 Kearns, I tah 74-96 Alamosa 611-75 Pueblo County 80-74 Central 69-48 Fruita 69-56 Delta 71-64 Montrose 74-59 Durango 83-70 Cortez 105-56 Central 67-59 Moffat County 78-61 Durango 52-64 Cortez 101-76 Fruita 75-56 Delta 54-46 Montrose 57-53 Moffat County 62-50 DISTRICT TO I RNEY Cortez 79-53 Fruita 50-52 STATE PLAYOFFS George Washington 43-52 130 J '-± Damon Hurley gets oft the shot despite being fouled. Tony Newton shoots jump shot in District Tournament action. Mark Miller and Dave Klements battle for a rebound. Commenting on the season Coach Gary Cordray said, “The 1979-80 team displayed a positive attitude and teamwork. This was responsible for their successful season. ” Paul Nolen, Dave Maddox and Mark Miller made first team All-Conference. Paul Nolen made Coaches express the emotion of the game. All-State. Paul Nolen drives against Durango. JVs and Sophs combine forces 1979-MO Tiger JVs and Sophs: First row: Luke C'yphers. Todd Bennett. Skip Larson. Junior Trujillo. Courtney Pond. Todd Hayden. Peter Farjardo. Second row: Kelly Melvin. Ron Madler. Peter Streff. Jim Brown. Jeff Kline. Roger Smith. Dave Waldrop. Third row: Coach Dennis Teeters. Coach Tom Gleason. The combined sophomore, jv program was coached by Dennis Teeters and Tom Gleason. The sophomores completed a successful 14 game schedule by winning 10 games. Also they won the sophomore tournament by defeating Montrose 47-40 and Fruita 53-47. The jv boys compiled a 9-9 season record including eight wins over league opponents. The leading scorer for the jvs was Jim Wainwright with 189 points for the season, but Jim also played some varsity ball. The second leading scorer was Roger Smith. On the sophomore squad Jeff Kline lead the team in total points. Right: Eric Hawkins controls the tip against Durango. Lett: Luke Cyphers defends against the shot. Sports 131 Basketball is a girls world too. Junction works the boll against Fruita s rone defense fler getting off to a slow start the Tiger girls came on strong late in the season to capture third place in the Southwestern League. The girls opened the year with a loss to Glenwood Springs. Then on a trip to Utah they suffered their second setback at the hands of Salt Lake City Skyline. Skyline was lead by a 6'4 center. The following day the Tigers picked up their first win as they defeated the Carbon County Dinosours. Senior guard Wendy Wagner puts up a shot against Fruita They completed their non-league schedule by losing a close game in Aspen, 61-56. Co-captain Laura Thomas The Tiger girls continued to play irratical-ly as the league opened and found themselves with 3 wins and 3 losses and in fourth place in league standings. From that point the girls rallied to win seven of their remaining eight games, including wins over Cortez and Montrose who had defeated them earlier. In the District Tournament the Tigers won their opening game against Durango, 46-43; but came up short in the semi-finals, losing to Montrose 40-21. The team was composed of five seniors, five juniors and two sophomores. Wilma Larson Sandra Elliott Serena Tester man Robin Patterson Laura Thomas drives for a layup SCOREBOARD Glennood 29-41 Skyline, Utah 41-58 Pricet Utah 50-39 Aspen 55-61 Central 66-44 Fruita 38-48 Delta 39-25 Montrose 38-48 Durango 63-52 Cortez 46-57 Moffat County 66-37 Central 50-49 Durango 40-23 Cortez 53-47 Fruita 32-62 Delta 56-34 Montrose 38-37 Moffat County 49-46 DISTRICT TOURNAMEMT Durango 46-43 Montrose 21-40 First Row: Laura Thomas, Robin Patterson, Julie Kelley. Serena Testcrman Second Row: Alice Munro, Sandra Elliott, Susan Mumby, Wendy Wagner. Third Row: Kris Kaufmanis. Wilma Larson. Shauna Gilmore. Becca Nelson. Co-Captain Wendy Wagner Shauna Gilmore Kris Kaufmanis Sports 133 Coach Kralicek explains stragedy during time out. Wilma Larson works to control opening tip. 134 Sports Sandra Elliott drives basline. Laura Thomas shoots jump shot against Central. J. V. ’s win 14 Using a team composite of 8 sophomores and 3 juniors the girls junior varsity team compiled a 14-4 season. Coached by Curtis Gray the Tigers ran through the league schedule with an 11-3 mark. One of the three league losses was a 29-27 overtime loss to Montrose while another was a four point loss to Fruita. There opponents were the seven league schools plus four games with A A j.v. teams and A varsity teams. Becky Wilds. Lon Rcimcr. Beth Brown. Wanda Masters. Sandra Whiting. Coach Curtis Gray. Jane Bu an. Gretchen Thome. Lori Seiler. Jennifer Fiskc. and Mama Edwards. Sports 135 3rd 45-15 1st 17-41 5th 35-19 15-40 42-16 15-41 55- 4 26-23 41-15 30-24 28-26 44-12 41-20 1st 1980 was a year that would see the Tigers return to their old form of wrestling power in the Southwestern League. After finishing fourth in the District Tournament the year before. Grand Junction would come on strong this year to capture the championship in the District Meet. Under rookie coach Claude Gonzales, the Tigers lost several early season matches. But Grand Junction would come back to beat Central. Fruita and Montrose. The Tigers sent seven wrestlers to the Regional Meet that pitted the Southwestern League against the Denver Prep League at Grand Junction's gym. The Tigers advanced four men to the State Tournament in Denver. At State three of the wrestlers advanced to the Finals with Scott Chapman and Ron Campbell placing fourth and Tony Belcastro Finishing second. I. Martin Marez. 2. Jo Jo Herrera. 3. Bill Davis, 4. Mike Marez. 5. AI Pelly, 6. Tony Belcastro. 7. Claude Gonzales, 8. Mel Diffendaffer. and 9. Gene Wilder. 10 Ron Campbell is declared winner of match. SCOREBOARD Arapaho Tournament Steamboat Springs GJHS Invitational Thompson Valley Aurora Central Tourn. Fruita Central Palisade Meeker Craig Central Fruita Delta Montrose Durango Cortez SWL Tournament 136 Sports I'V r ; r� ’ • •� Richard Manzanarcs goes for the pinfall. Tony Bclcastro sizes up Montrose opponent I. Scott Chapman. 2. Kelly Fetter. 3. Ron Campbell. 4. Steve Steinkirchner. 5. Ken Dyess. and 6. Richard Manzanarcs. Grapplers win coveted crown. Mike Marez in action against Montrose opponent. Two new coaches lead JV wrestlers Ten under classmen comprised the 1979-80 JV wrestling team, because there was no 185 pounder or heavyweight. Coached by Mel Diffcndaffer and Gene Wilder, the JV’s wrestled in two tournaments plus dual matches against the other league schools. The season was culminated by the district JV tournament in Montrose. Four JV wrestlers placed in the tournament. Kerry Lee finished first at 132 lbs., Bobby Smith placed third at 126 lbs., and Mark Wright and Ken Pelly finished fourth at 119 and 112 lbs. respectively. In commenting on the season. Coach Diffendaffer stated. “Despite the fact that we never had a full team we wrestled rather well. Tiger JV Wrestlers: First row. Mark Wright, Ken Pelly, Tim Wygant, Mark Sylva, Greg Cornwell, Bill Cornwell. Second row: Steve Steinkirchner, Zane Thomas, Tom Fossenier, John Giancanelli, Antonio Chavez, Bruce Hill, Tom Patsantares. 138 Sports Bruce Ward demonstrates his back start Tom Stahl. Charles Theiscn. Bruce Ward and Mark Wahlberg start race Swimmers compete in Southern League SCOREBOARD Delta 69-83 Paonia 87-1-I Western Slope nr. 2nd Platte Creek 62-54 Pueblo County 72-83 Summit County 75-43 Fruita . 71-18 Pueblo League 6th With a limited team of 8 members the 1980 Tiger swim team placed sixth in the league. Senior Charlie Theisen and sophomores Andy Bredemeier, Tom Stahl and Bruce Ward carried the team through four league victories with their competitive experience. In meets against Paonia. Platte Creek and Fruita the Tigers won every event. In the state meet Bruce Ward placed sixth in the 50-meter freestyle and tenth in the 100-meter freestyle. The hardest worker award was given to Tom Stahl while Bruce Ward competes in the butterfly Charlie Theisen starts 100-meter breast stroke the most improved award was given to Bruce Ward. Captain Charlie Theisen was given the most valuable swimmer award. First row: Steve Clemons. Charlie Theisen and Mark Wahlberg Second row: Steve Roller. Andy Bredemeier. Bruce Ward and Tom Stahl. Sports 139 1980 Boys and Girls Track Team. Cs A WP.' Tpvrtb K‘ irson tork. VfrS fGtfogsi John M$ycr . t Kich Bub W ilson. Not pictured: inf SPRINTERS AND HURDLERS W Under Head Coach Larry Ingram and Coach Sam Provenza the 1980 boys and girls sprinters and hurdlers topped a successful season by qualifying seven to the State Track Meet. Throughout the season they led the team in scoring. Sprinters Dalton and Theisen had good showings at the Tiger Invitational, while Bryan Ryan, Shaw, Rubalcaba and Hughes, along with Dalton and Theisen led the way in the relays. At the Mon torse Relays both the boys and girls dominated the meet by placing first in both divisions. In the sprints, hurdles and relays the girls were led by Boden, Hickman. Sherry Elliott, Munro, Gretchen Thome and Patterson. At the District Track Meet the Tigers were impressive early as they qualified all boy sprinters, and all boys and girls hurdlers to the finals. At the State Meet Munro finished 3rd in the 100 meter low hurdles. Alice Munro: 3rd place finisher at State in 100 meter lows. Meg Ryan finishes the 200 meter dash. Pam-Boden runs in the 100 meter Tcisen. Sha� pracqccHtarts Iton run0in the 100 meter dash LONG DISTANCE R UNNERS v O' Brian Lchr buhlc runs the 2 mile Lori OlivfripljcJk 2nd at District Bud Hnupt ran the 800 m. du h iJi W Cs l2z if A nmffc runs in I rr- Jr L! (t |a I Coach Dan Sauers led the 1980 boys and girls distance runners through a successful season. Lori Oliver set new school records in the mile and the 2 mile. Also Angie Montoya set a record in the 800 m. run. Throughout the season Lehmkuhle, Woomer, Haupt. Chris Smock, Kelly Graves and Toomcy also had impressive showings. In the District track meet Lehmkuhle won the 2 mile and placed 2nd in the mile. Also placing second was Oliver in the mile and the 2 mile. Montoya placed 3rd in the 800 m. dash qualifying her for State. At State Oliver placed 8th in the 2 mile and Lehmkuhle placed IOth in the 2 mile. mt •1 . mm 142 FIELD EVENTS Leading the field performers were Coach Jeff Geiser and Bob Wilson. Alvin Rubalcaba, Mike Porter, Alice Munro and Lori Seiler all set new school records. The successful season was assured in the District Meet with strong showings in the jumping events. Sweeping the triple jump were Rubalcaba. Kelly Fetter, and Porter. In the long jump both Rubalcaba and Munro jumped to 2nd place, with Fetter picking up fourth. Porter easily won the high jump, while Seiler placed 3rd in the shot put. At the State Track Meet Rubalcaba became the State Champion in the long jump and also took second in the triple jump. Also placing second at State in the girls long jump was Munro. Mike Porter jumps to 1st place at Dis ter comi Mike Lchmkuhlc, Cafson Parks. John Dyer, David Seiler, Davc 'Ja listen to Coach Jeff Geiser . yKi v 1 Chris Sheffield vaults at the Meet Alvin Rubalcaba: State Champion in the long jump, second in the state in triple jump. ■Jiobin Patterson si rushes for distance. Alice Munr Meet in lotii •b ■b 1980 VARSITY B.ASFBALL TEAM: Front row: John McClennan, Gary Crone. Dru Perry, Rod Cesario, Tracy Vigil, Bryan Wiman, Randy Johnson. Middle row: Coach Bill Fanning, Vince Grasso. Bren Blaney. Clark Carroll, Jeff McLaughlin, Craig GrifFm, James Duran, Corey Lovern, Danny Lange. Coach Bob Gear. Back row. Kevin Gardner, Mark Miller. Steve Clemons, Glen Honstein. Greg Ledesma. Chris Moore. Paul Nolen, Tony Belcastro. Tom Ashcraft. For the third time in the last ten years the Grand Junction Tigers baseball team finished as the State Runner-up. It was a season in which GJUS showed their power at the plate, winning most all their games by lop-sided scores. Their only losses came at the hands of a tough Farmington team and to Palisade, who finished 3rd in State AA play. Both the semis and finals at the State Tournament were exciting games as the Tigers won and lost both in the bottom of the seventh. Coach Bill Fanning's response was, “so near and yet so far. ” Four Tigers made the All-State Tournament Team: Paul Nolen at shortstop, Chris Moore at catcher. Corey Lovern at left field, and Mark Miller as pitcher. Rod Cesario was selected as an Allstate player. Scoreboard Opponent Score Farmington 7-0. 2-3 Montrose 13-5 Delta 11-4 Central 14-5 Poudre 3-4. 10-0 Cortez 14-0 Durango 10-4 Fruita 3-1 Montrose 15-2 Delta 17-0 Fruita 3-0 Central 7-1 Cortez 11-0 Durango 10-4 Palisade 1-6 State Tournament Pueblo County 7-4 Air Academy 6-5 Arapahoe 3-4 Dru Perry slides in safely at third. B rSi|,ECf ELECjfr? CON 5 - 1 Tigers finish 2nd in State Jeff McLaughlin Tigers leading pitcher. Sports 143 1980 Sophomore Baseball Team: Front row: Tony Trovato. Joe Leach. Mickey Grasso, Skip Larson. John Kelsey. John Giancanclli. Peter Banghart. Pat Ross. Back row: Coach Buzz Sc hoc n beck. Steve Antonopoulas, Craig Darien. Yogi Cherp. Donny Squirrel!. Kevin Parker. David Prinster. David Waldrop. Scott Stoneburner. Todd Hayden. Todd Williams. JV's and sophomores bat their way through the season. The junior varsity and sophomore baseball teams faired well during the 1980 season. The JV's completed their season with all-6 record. They played the area AAA teams as well as many varsity schools on the A A level. Coach John McClennan summed the year up by commenting, “We had a good season. The sophomore team compiled a record of 11-3. Coach Buzz Schocnbcck said, “We needed to score alot of runs to win and we did. Our kids came through and hit the ball well. ” 1980 Junior Yaristy Baseball Team: Front row: Junior Trujillo. Zane Thompson. Randy Johnson. John Kelsey. John McClennan. Jim Otwinc. Scott Lampton. Hack row: Coach John McClennan. Dave Klcments. Tony Newton. Paul McLaughlin. Dave Vandcmcier. Jim Hitchens. Ted Garcia. Mike Williams. Luke Cyphers. Brian Thompson. Not Pictured: Jim Wainwrighl. 146 Sports Tennis qualifies four to State. SINGLES Dina Green, Kim Buchanan. Coach Kathy Elliott. Shauna Gilmore and Sandra Elliott. DOUBLES: Su i Pot rat . Ellen Woomcr, Linda Cade . Diane Wein. Laura Hall and Susanne Ryan. Sports 147 State Qualifiers, doubles; Diane W'ein and Susanne Ryan. Scoreboard Opponent Result Fruita 4-2 Central 6-0 Montrose 6-0 District Invit. 1st Cortez S-l Durango 4-2 Fruita 4-2 Boulder Invit. Central 6-0 Cortez 6-0 Durango 5-1 Montrose 6-0 District 2nd State Qualifier, No. 2 singles: Kim Buchanan. State Champion. No. I singles: Sandra Elliott. Grand Junction’s tennis program proved again to be the best on the Western Slope and one of the better ones in the state. The Tiger easily outdistanced all their league opponents and made an excellent showing at the District Meet and the State Meet. The outstanding player was easily Sandra Elliott, as she lost only one match for the entire season. In the course of the year she developed a strong rivalery against Nancy Go of Chyenne Mountain High of Colorado Springs. The two girls met in the finals of the Boulder Invitational with Sandra winning the match. They met again in the District finals with Nancy winning a giving Sandra her only loss. Then they met again in the State Tournament finals where Sandra became Grand Junctions third State Champion of the year. JV Tennis Team: Kneeling: Kelly Tadvick. Maureen Temple. Lisa Honstein. Standing: Wilma Larsen. Ann Burleigh. Karen Sawyer. Lori Reimer and Mary Kay Lekic. Sports ° G Division 149 Council governs school activities Student Council members represent all the students at GJHS. It’s representatives report student opinions and ideas back to the council. The council sponsors and participates in school improvement projects. Their projects included raising part of the money to pave the student parking lot. they provided trash cans and began a plan to beautify the area surrounding the complex building. Executive Council: (left to right) Tracy Vigil. Leslie Morgan. Carole Kallay. Daniel Prinster. Bill Patterson. Tony Pantuso. Karyn Spicckcr. Joan Bridgctt. Michelle Rctoloza. Jackie Shanahan. The council sponsored the first tromp of the year. They were also in charge of all the Homecoming activities which included the dress-up days, float, chariot and banner competition, the parade and traditional dance. During the Christmas season they held a faculty’s children party and collected money for the State Home. The council sponsored several other activities throughout the year. These activities allowed students to practice how democracy works. Sponsors: Robert Moon. James VanDuyne Student parking lot finally paved. 150 Orga niza lions (bottom row) Bonnie Price. Dana Mahoney. Teresa Theisen. Charley Wancbo. Bill Patterson. Eric Schwan. Linda Bowers. (2nd row) Sherry Elliott. Laura Hall. Julian Martinez. Karyn Spicckcr. Maureen Temple. Kathy Giancanelli. Wendy Wagner. Britta Tanner (3rd row) Allison Pierce. Tim Radebaugh. Ron Lindsay. Leslie Morgan. Tracy Vigil. Carole Kallay. Kellie Clark. Al Petty. Michelle Moran. Julie Anderson. (4th row) Colecn Sittcrlcv. Mark Wright. Jackie Shanahan. Jeff Klein. Ron Madlcr. Kelly Grasso. Michelle Rctolaza. Jerome Woomer. Shara Pearce. Carrie McVean Orga niza tions 151 Girls League hosts activities Top Mimi Ward. Kate Stcttncr. Julie Anderson. Karen Lucero. Penny Pulliam-sponsor, Middle-T da Whitacrc-sponsor. Anne Burleigh. Kellie Clark. Carole Kallay. Michelle Friehs. Lori Sanchez. Tina Visuano. Leslie Gunnells. Front- Stephanie Miracle. Kora Colburn. Den esc Hansen, lisa Llewellyn. Christine Patterick. Girls League is open to all girls which attend GJHS. At the beginning of the year they held a big sister, little sister picnic and surprize breakfast to introduce sophomore girls to GJHS. The league sponsored the Pigskin dance in the fall and Cotton-ball and Girls week in the spring. Officers: Kathy Curtis. Vice-president (Not Pictured). Carole Kallay, President; Julie Andcson. Secretary. 152 Organiza tions Boys League promoted and participated in activities which aroused school spirits. They were open for membership to any boy enrolled in GJHS. They kept busy through the year with varying projects. The club participated in homecoming activities. The League chariot took first in the club race for fastest chariot. The League kept up its annual tradition by providing Christmas trees for the school. In the spring they sponsored the annual ping-pong tournament. Boys League’s active participation in school events helped to make the year more than reading, writing and arithmetic. Officers Gary Crone. Secretary; Tracy Vigil, President; Greg Ledesma. Vicc-Presi-dent. Boys league gets involved. Hoys League members took first in club chariot races during homecoming activities. League's chariot is racing on the right. Organizations Annual staff preserves memories The Tiger staff consisted of 14 students. It was first staff to put out a fall book instead of the usual spring book. Grand Junction High School's life was captured and preserved forever in this yearbook through pictures, copy and memories We each gaze through our own eyes, viewing the world differently. For we are individuals, each focusing on our own world. Seeing as no one else sees. Pondering the mystery and wonder of us. Still questioning . . . grasping . . understanding . . . the hows and where and whys of living. Seeing life as we wish it were and will make it become. Catching a glimpse of what we can be. And through our own eyes reflecting our dreams . . . our hopes For what we have seen no one can take away. I Circulation manager-Academics editor: I inda ( adc . Advisor Mas Kralicek Business manager: Lisa Seiler. Ad manager: Johanna Dunn 154 Organizations Sports Editor Lori Oliver. Rebecca elson. Alice Munro. School life Editors: Deanna King. Shara Pearce Class Editor . Melissa Sdvoni. Ronald Lindsay Organizations Carrie MeVean. Daman Thomberg Org i!nfMmns 155 Keeping Students Informed. Sports: David Maddox. Paul Nolen. Alvin Rubalcaba, and Bob Wilson. Advisor: Gary Cordrav 'The Orange and Black' newspaper staff consisted of 18 seniors. The paper covered all school activities and opinions. These were expressed in news, feature, editorial and sport stories. It was printed biweekly on Friday. Staff members held various positions as co-editors, writers, circulation, business, ad managers and photographers. These positions were given to Journalism I students who applied in their junior year for the O B staff. The paper was selected as having the best advertisement in the state by the Colorado Press Association. Lisa Foster and Carol Haggerty traveled to Denver to receive the award. 156 Organizations w Co-Editor: Cathy Dockery News: Greg Ledesma DEADLINES AND DUE DATES AND COPY REWRITTEN COIN' TO SELL ADS THE CARS AL-WA YS QUITTIN' IMPATIENT EDITORS HEAR THE BELLS RING THESE ARE A FEW OF MY LEAST FAVORITE THINGS. COVER THIS STORY AND FEATURE THAT PLAYER COACHES AND COUNCILS AND EVEN THE MAYOR CALLING UP OLD FRIENDS TO PULL A FEW STRINGS THESE ARE 4 FEW OF MY LEAST FAVORITE THINGS. WHEN THE HEADLINE'S RIGHT WHEN I'M OFF TONIGHT WHEN I’VE SOLD MY AD Co-Editor: Brian Lehmkuhle I SIMPLY REMEMBER THESE ONE OR Features: Kelly Graves Ads: manager, Carol Haggerty: sales. Michelle Stout, David Jacoby (not pictured): Business manager, Lesa Foster. Circulation: Kevin Gardner. Sam Childress (not pictured) Business: Laura Bishop- Photographers: Robert Topper. Kellie Clark. Todd Pigford (not pictured) Organizations 157 Radio shows inform students. The News Bureau broadcasts live and taped shows informing the community and students of happenings at GJHS. Shows are written and produced by senior students and contain stories on sports, upcoming events and student government. Three different shows are broadcasted weekly in local radio stations by the broadcasting teams. Editor- Kathy Berry Michelle Stout 158 Orga niza tions National Society Elizabeth Adair Heidi Albrethsen Julie Anderson Lynn Askew Karen Azuma Brad Bacon Janet Bailey Date Bannister Darla Barger Barb Baughman Dana Becker Laura Bishop Cindy Blair Linda Bowers Heidi Branson Joan Bridget Lisa Broome Crete hen Bruce Anne Burleigh Rod Cesario Shelly Chinn Kellie Clark Greg Conklin Debbie Cornelison Craig Cox Bobbie Creighton Kristi Day Cathy Dockery Karalyn Dorn Lenora Dupre Christy Eicher Donna Ferguson Louis Fern to Jim Flynn Michelle Eriehs Lisa Frost Robin Gerlofs Kathy Ciancanelli Gwynn Goodner Kelly Grasso Kelly Graves Kave Haddock George Haines Laura Hall Bud Haupt Mark Hanks Riki Hinson Rebecca Hobbs Tina llorwath Mick Hughes Ladonna Hunt Rolf Indergard John Ingle Debbie Jackson Todd Jacobs Kendall Jefferson Jannae Jens Shelly Johnson Janel Jones Lvnette Jones Carole Kallay Maura Karp Julie Kelley Joe Kerski Sherry I Kempers Deanna King Jeff Kirk ham Christie Kohls Denise Kohles Donna Kralicek Robert Kretschman Bruce Kronkright Mary Ellen Kronkright Ann Lamphere Greg Ledesma Brian Lehmkuhle George Lindsey Larry Linnemeyer Lois Lionberger Eric Lockard Robin Loucks La wrence L uepschen Jeff McLaughlin John McLennan Carrie McVean Mark Mack ley l)atid Maddox Gayle Maddox Chris Madison Ron Madler Monica Marez Arliss Melvin Jeff Meyers Chris Moore Kristine Moore Mariane Moore Michelle Moran Susan Mumby Tracy Mundv Alice Munro Honor Roll Sue Neely Raul Nolen Lori Oliver Ronda Parker Tom Patsantaras Bill Patterson Robin Patterson Cindy Peck ham Kathie Pigg Don Pinkerton Penny Polk Shona Porter Suzi Pot rat z Dan Prinster Michelle Retolaza Eileen Riccillo James Roberts Janine Roller Karen Ross Alvin Rubalcaba Alex Ruzyski Bryan Ryan Meg Ryan Vicki Salazar Sally Simon Carl Sitterley Chris Smith Marcy Smith Karyn Spiecker Kate Stettner Kay St rick Ian Maureen Temple Gretchen Thome Brian Thompson Robert Topper Melissa Trammell Donna Trusty Norman Van Treet Janette Vig Wendy Wagner Mimi Ward Steten Weaver Darle Webster Diana Wein Jacqueline Wethington Joe White Amy Wilson Lorn a Wood Ellen Woomer Sara W ubben Karen Zachary Organizations 159 Clubs probe fields of interest. (Buck) Serena Testerman, Betty Pitts. Amy Dotson. Fran Born. Bobbi Creighton. Sue Neely, Lae! Treadway, Carmine Nugent. (Front) Tony Schut. Sam Childress. Membership in Art Club widens interest in the different fields of art. Members silk screened spirit ribbons and held the window painting contest on Main Street for Homecoming. The club also had several guest speakers come and talk to them. The members practiced their artistic talents by designing banners and ribbons themselves. Presidents: Amy Dotson, Serena Tester-man. Sponsors: Mrs. Born and Mrs. Pitts. a m Members in Science Club learn about the natural sciences. The club invited several guest speakers in to talk with them. They also set up field trips, one was to a local farm. Members are encouraged to explore the science field and to take part in the annual Western Colorado Science Fair. Members Tim Fredrick, Janinc Robler and Donna Ferguson placed in the fair. Sponsor-Pete Larson. President- Lawrence Luepschen. Pete Larson. Tim Fredrick, Janinc Roller. John Allen. Donna Ferguson. Bob Kretchman. Bruce Haines. Greg Conklin. 160 Organizations Club uncovers journalistic fields. Quill and Scroll was established for students interested in the field of journalism. Members learn about the field of journalism and improve their skills. The club is open to students on the O B newspaper, Tiger annual and news bureau staff. Back: Brian Lchmkuhlc. Kelly Graves, Bob Wilson. Front: Kevin Gardner. Greg Ledesma. Kelly Clark. Cathy Dockery. Laura Bishop. Less Foster. FCA becomes new club in 1980 Front: Max Kralicek. Jeff Gciser. Rex Peterson. Middle: Ron Lindsay, Shawn Shaw. Robert Calderonc. Back: Bryan Goodrum. Gretchen Thome. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a national organization in both high schools and colleges. It was introduced this year to emphasize exercise and having fun. The huddle's meetings included programs, Bible studies and guest speakers. This years goal was to send four students to a national con-ferance. Captain- Bryan Ryan. Coaches- Jeff Geiser and Max Kralicek. Organizations 161 Allison Pierce Cherise Giles ' iJ vV4 x ; ';S ■ Trl-. r ‘V Brenda Wertz Toni ChapelI Anita Wyatt 7 ' l6 0rpanizations 163 Organizations Back: Kelsey Smith. Annette Perry. Kathy Berry. Marcy Smith. Riki Hinson. Janet MeFry. Front: Robin Gemoya, Pam Minter Varsity Cheerleaders lead Tiger spirit Robin Gemoya 164 Organizations Organ iza dons 165 Language Clubs stay active The three foreign language clubs. French club, German Club and Spanish Club were busy this year. The clubs are made up of students from the foreign language classes who wish to learn more about the language they are studying. During the year, the clubs held many dinners, both individually and combined. They also made a trip to the University of Denver for the Foreign Language Festival. Spanish Club First Row: Gary Gunter. Julian Martinez. Colleen Sitterly. Cheryl McVean, Second Row: Eric Lockard. Michelle Moran. Cindy Peck ham, Kaye Haddock. Third Row: Ann Burleigh. Richard Burleigh. Paula Gamblin. Fourth Row: Garth Wilson, Kathy Holling. Teresa Armijoz. Brian Goodrum, Jennifer Brian. Debbie Garrett. 166 Organ iza dons French Club Digna Eads, La Donna Hunt. Lynnettc Caraway, Gretchen Thome. Tina Horwath. Kathy Giancanclli. Jannac Jens. Joan Bridgett. Janet Jones. German Club Front: David Haining. Ken Coatney. Jeff Myers. Seated: Ruth Warner, Lorna Wood. Heidi Albrethson. John Burns, Laura Bishop. Standing: Linda Martin, Debbie Jackson. George Lindsay. Donna Ferguson. John Ingle. Janinc Roller. Gwynn Goodner. Orga niza tions 167 Vocalists perform well Front: Adam Hopkins. Karen Zachery. Maura Karp, Donna Kralicck. Marilee Davies. Kathy Thompson. Lorna Woods. David Hein. Back: Kathy Holling. Eric Lockhard. Greg Finch. Gwynn Goodner. Jan Peacock. Maria Griffith. Lee Borden. Vince Branson. Both Chorale and Octavos were under the direction of David Hein. Chorale performed in several concerts this year as well as participating in the district competition held in the spring. Octavos produced several shows for clubs and organizations in the community and gave concerts at Christmas. Chorale Front Row: Melissa Trammell. Lisa Smith. Paula McMcnnimin. Sherri Mitchell. Tanya Whiling. Mark Rodrigue . Bccki Wilds, Penny Polk. Sonja Albrethson. 2nd Row: Steve Pilkcnton. Kelly Grasso. Jennifer Zadrozny, Lisa Broome. Maria Griffith. Vince Branson, Maura Karp. Jeri Haycock. Mike Couch. Kathy Jones. Jrd Row: Tami Hoskin. Jeff Green. Robin Gerlofs. Adam Hopkins. Cathy Thompson. Mary Ellen Kronkright, Sandy Whiting. Karla Franklin. Eric Lockard. 4th Row: Robert Dewitt. Cris Ives. Jan Peacock. Chris Odlc. Marilee Davies. Kathy Holling. Donna Kralicck. Bwynn Goodner, Darla Barger, Paige Powers. 168 Organizations Musicians provide entertainment Front Row: Tina Horwath. Lee Borden, Dennis Walsh, Second Row: Lisa Gordon, Jo Anne Brennan, Ten Theisen, Debbie Jackson, Kris Moore. Linda Marlin Third Row Mr Ashley. Shawn Douglas. Marie Luke, Rolf Indergard. Norman Van Trecck Orchestra Stage Band met everyday during zero hour. Stage Band is a special band made up of musicians picked by Mr. Newton. They participated in the annual Western Slope Jazz Festival as well as giving three other concerts during the year. Orchestra competed in many competitions this year as well as giving concerts. Individuals arc eligible for the All-State orchestra. Stage Band Back Row: Mr. Newton, Ron Roybal. Bruce Haines. Arliss Melvin. Dale Anderson. Brad Jones. Lisa Smith. Julie Walworth. Greg Finch. Julie Kelly. David Naming. Middle Row Mark Wilson. Donna Ferguson. George Haines. Mario Caldcrone. Twila Vath. Jeri Haycock. Bonnie Price. Front Row David Bannister, lael Treadway. Karyn Spiecker. Pat Fulgam. Todd Pig ford. Julie Kempcrs. Helen Jones. Organizations 169 Band takes top honors The Grand Junction High School marching band performed throughout the year at athletic events. The band put in extra hours during football season, practicing at 7:00 in the morning to perfect their marching. The band was outstanding in competition, receiving a superior rating of I at the Colorado West Invitational Marching Festival, held at Stocker Stadium in September. The band also received 2nd places in both field and parade competition at the Western Slope Regional Marching Band Championships held at Delta in October. The band performed at pep assemblies and was led by director Steve Newton and drum major Ron Lindsay. Organizations The bund performs at half time. Organ iza tions 171 Memorial and Service Awards hred Smith, presents the Principal's Honor Awards to Karen Zachry, Lawerence Luepschen, Jon Larsen and Paul Nolen Janet Martin presents the B PW Girl of the Year Award to Debbie Comelison. Sophomore Councilor James Witt presents Wilma Larsen the Jane O'Connor Award. The Honor Awards Night was held in the auditorium on May 13 with awards presented by the organizations and clubs of the school and by the service and honorary clubs of the community. Those receiving awards but not pictured on these pages are: Foreign Language: Spanish Award, Gail Geski; German Awards. Sally Simon. Geoge Lindsay, Heidi Albrethsen: French Awards. Jacqui Wethington, Stacy Carson, and Julie Walworth. Chorale Awards: National Arion Award, Maria GrifFith and Lorna Wood; Sprakplug Award' Pam Minter; Darrell C. Blackburn Award. Adam Hopkins; “Little Sprout” Award, Sonja Albrethsen. 172 Organizations bestowed on student leaders Former Principal Robert C. James presents the first Robert C. James Award to Brian Lchmkuhle. Journalism Awards: C.U. School of Journalism Award, Greg Ledesma, Kellie Clark, Robin Loucks and Alice Munro; Cindy Shafer Award, Kate Stettner. Instrumental Music Awards: National Arion Award, Heidi Albrcthsen, Bruce Haines; John Phillips Sousa Award, Lawrence Lucpchen, Karyn Spiccker; U.S. Marine Award, Karen Zachery; Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, Greg Finch, Todd Pig ford. Art Awards: G.J. Women’s Art Club Awards. Mary Kohlcs; Art Club Awards, Jill Chadwick. Lael Treadway. Mathematics Awards: National Math Exam, Bill Patterson; Outstanding Math Students, Bill Patterson, Karyn Spiccker, (seniors), Ron Madler and Jeff Klein, (Juniors). Social Science Awards: Outstanding History Student, Mark Mackley; Walter Walker History Award. Brad Bacon; DAR Good Citizen Award. Alice Munro. Home Economics Award: Future Homemaker Award, Kelly Tadvick. Business Awards: Outstanding Business Student. Terri Brewer; Harvey Townsley Award, Vicki Salazar. Science Awards: Science Fair Honors, Tim Fredricks, Greg Conklin; Bausch lomb Award, Mark Hanks; Delmer Bom Award, Lawrence Lcupschen. A.A.U.W. Award: Karyn Spiecker. Kiwanis Award: Bill Patterson and Karyn Spiecker. Masonic Lodge Awards: Heidi Albrethsen and Ron Madler. National Merit Awards: Karyn Spiecker, Bill Patterson, Chris Madison and Tim Fredricks. Society of Women Engineer Awards: Kellie Clark. Alice Munro and Karyn Spiecker. Ruth C. Wood Award, Shawn Shaw. Emma Groom Award: Dan Prinster. D.Y.E.E.O. English Award: Karyn Spiecker. Bob Adams Memorial Award: Bill Patterson. Joann Stockton Award: Karyn Spiccker. Organizations 173 Departments select outstanding students Digna Fads presents Spanish Awards to Steve Metzger, Linda Bower and Barbara Livingston. The French Awards is given to La Donna Hunt by Digna Eads. 174 Orga niza tions. Norman Ashley presents the National School Orchestra Award and National Arion Awards to Debbie Jackson. Linda Martin and Norman Van Treeck. Steve Newton presents Eric Lockhard the Cheney Memorial Award for vocal music. Stephen Newton presents the National School Choral A ward to Donna Kralicek and Karen Zachry Sherri Brown given Denise Perry the Outstanding Home Economics Award. Organizations 175 “G” Club keeps active G”Club was involved in various activities during the year. They held a dance at Two Rivers Plaza at the beginning of the year to raise money for football films. They also held a tromp Nov. 30. The club went cross-country skiing this winter and had a trip planned for Lake Powell during spring break. Sponsor of “G Club is Clarence Ross. President is Jeff McLaughlin. Vice-President Mark Miller, and Treasurer Lori Oliver. Any boy or girl who has earned a letter is automatically elligible to become a member of “G” Club. Top row: Tony Pantuso, Robin Patterson, Vince Grasso, Rod Cesario, Pam Boden, Paul Nolen, Annette Perry. Bottom: Glen Honstein, Mark Miller, Lori Oliver, Jeff McLaughlin, Alice Munro. Several members not pictured. Jeff McLaughlin Mark Miller Lori Oliver 176 Organizations Speech team earns recognition Students on the Competitive Forensics team participated in meets across the state throughout the school year. Students compete in events of debate, oratory, interpetation and drama. Members compete for places and points. Points are tabulated and they qualify students for national membership in the club. This year’s team did well in competition. Cathy Dockery, Norman Van Treeck and Brian Lehmkuhle earned enough points to receive the double ruby award which is the highest national achievement in competitive forensics. Double Ruby award winner- Cathy Dockery Front- Chris Cunningham. Debbie Boehn. Cathy Dockery, Lexann Henderson- sponsor, Rex Pearson. Karalyn Dorn Back- Nanette Hill, Bobbi Creighton. Lynelte Jones. Ronda Parker. Sara Wubcn, Norman Van Treeck. Cathy Thomsen. Jerry Tiemann. Organizations 177 Banner girls provide entertainment The 1979-80 banner girls were kept very busy this year. They danced at a Girl’s League picnic just before the start of the year. They performed at halftime of all home football games, as well as travelling to Delta Durango. They performed occasionally at halftimes of boys basketball games. The banner girls participated in parades and competitions with the band throughout the year. AH banner girls are chosen by a committee of teachers and those who had served as banner girls last year. Maureen Temple, Deanna King, Rebecca Nelson, Connie Lovato, Jeanna Fair, Jennifer Zadrozny, Sherri Squirrel!, Susan Mumby, Pam Boden, Alice Munro 178 Organizations AFS broadens horizons From- Ursula Triller (Germany), Teresa Armijo Zambrano (Venzuela), Teresa Acosta (Mexico). Back- Tamora Nusskern (to Switzerland), Toni Schut (Netherlands), Hermes Cruz (Costa Rica), Julie Walworth, Jim Witt. Organizations 179 FBLA keeps busy at conventions Placers at State Convention: Jim Roberts. Jeanette rC sPca s al banquet. Vig and Brian Lehmkuhle. FBLA is an organization open to all students involved in a business class. The club gives them a chance to improve their skills in the business Field. FBLA participated in many contests and conventions. Advisors are Mrs. Compton and Mrs. Langley. Mrs. Langley. Jeanette Vig. Tom Mehs. Kelly Graves. 2nd Row; Kim Miller. Sally Grask. Kristie Walts, Kathie Pigg. Lois Lionbcrgcr. Shelly Worsham. Brian Lehmkuhle. Jim Roberts. Kim Raymond. Chris Watson. Bottom Row: Mrs. Compton. Mike Lehmkuhle. Denise Perry, Vickie Salazar, Tim Wygant. Kathy Curtis. 180 Orga niza tions The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs site of the State FBLA convention. Chris Matson m.c.s the employer appreciation banquet for the Business and Of Tice Education classes. The primary activity of FBLA was attending conventions in order to give the students experience in business and leadership. The club attended the Fall Leadership Conference in Vail, the District Conference in Carbondalc and the State Convention in Colorado Springs. To raise money to pay for these trips the club sold candy, key chains, had bake sales, sold jewelry and sponsored a dance and a talent show. In July Vicki Salazar, Lois Lionbcrgcr and sponsor Karen Compton attended the National Convention in Washington DC. Orga niza lions 181 DEC A aids community Distributive Education Clubs of America, or DECA, works through the Vo-tech building. In this program, students can work in a business and receive credits for it. Since DECA is nationally affiliated, members are eligible to compete in state and national contests. Front: Tcri Romero. Maebe Rich, Tirana Chafen, Sandy Leach. Ruth Christensen Back: Jeana Montoya. Stacy Murch. Frank Pallora, Jackie Garcia. Penny Gomez, Sally Grsk. Jane Buzan. Barb DeLosa. 182 Organizations We Hare Come To The End Of This Road But We Must Not Consider It The End . . 184 Closing A future with many more roads, many more and many new horizons to conquer Well, it's been quite a trip I've spent three years- three years out of my lifetime-in this place, with these people. I’ve been searching, and they’ve been searching, and we’ve all found something together. We’ve all learned about ourselves, about each other, about the world. Sometimes all that learning wasn’t much fun . it got kind of harsh, kind of cold. But we do have to learn. Don’t we? Now they say I’m going on to new things, bigger and better. Maybe, maybe not. It’s hard to say. One thing is certain though. I’m never going to lose the memories I’ve found here. This is where I finally discovered that I was an individual. And that’s something I won’t forget. 192 Advertising For Fashions That Fit Your Style . . BILL BULLOCKS Glenwood Springs ■ Aspen - Vail - Steamboat Springs ■ Gr. Jet. 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