Granite Falls High School - Pilchuck Yearbook (Granite Falls, WA)

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Granite Falls High School Yearbook Granite Falls, WA Centennial Edition 1888-1988 We dedicate This book is dedicated to Maria Marler Burrill Mrs. Burrill has contributed 43 years of teaching to the Granite Falls School District. Since her retirement in 1978 she has been involved in a variety of school and community pro- jects. Most notably she has pursued her hobby, collecting local history with par- ticular emphasis on the history of the school. Without her help with the historical in- formation and photos, this book would not be possible. She also contributed a lot of information to the Red Water Magazine published by eighth graders in 1980-81. Maria Marler came to Granite Falls in 1940 as a high school teacher with a degree in music, English and dramatics from WSU and is a life member of Mu Phi Epsilon, national music honorary society. After five years of high school and junior high teaching, she took a one year rest and married Mr. Henry Burrill. From 1971 until her retirement in 1978, establishing a Title I program for students with reading problems became her primary interest in education. As a Lady Lion for 40 years and Alumni Association Recor- ding Secretary for 18 years, she devotes her spare time to raising funds for scholarships. “I’ve enjoyed receiving achieve- ment awards from the Grange, Alumni and various schools, and being a Parade Mar- shall for the Centen- nial Year was a highlight, also.” A generation returns to help Opposite Bottom: Maria Marler Burrill back in the 1940’s. Opposite Top: Mrs. Burrill standing with Danny Olson and Kim Rector. Top: Sharlena Stehr points out something to the cheerleaders while Trina Barcus stands in awe. Above: Mr. Hahn works hard in the library. Left: Jackie Havcrficld helps Mrs. Newland’s second grade class. by Charles Chew The alumni at Granite Falls High School contributes teachers, bus drivers, supervisors, aides, general parent support, and money for scholar- ships. Mike Hahn, a 1978 graduate, Sharlena Stehr, a 1970 graduate, and Jackie Haverfield, a 1962 graduate, are just a few of the alumni presently employed in Granite’s schools. All three agreed that the reason they came back to the area was the appeal of a small com- munity. “The com- munity’s spirit drove me back to my roots,” said Hahn. Haverfield said she returned .. because all my friends lived here.” Haverfield and Stehr disagreed on the matter of spirit in the school. “The school has grown, but there is a lot less involvement at the sports events by the ‘non-jocks,’ said Stehr. On the other hand, Haverfield said, “I think the spirit is much better now, mainly because it was such a small school then, and there were no girls’ sports teams.” Other returning alumni members in- clude Judy Roche, a middle school social studies teacher; Elsie Orr, a Chapter I aide; Bonnie Wright and JoDee Desrosier, bus drivers; and Ardelle Engstrom, the high school secretary. Time after time— our Generations remodeled to serve as a middle school. In 1987 facilities fora Kindergarten were built at the Community Center and two modulars were added to the elementary and one to the high school. The passage of the 1987 Bond has allowed plans to begin for a new high school facility. One hundred years have gone by now and look at our town today! School enrollment has increased, the size of the town has grown and is still growing. Some of the alumni of Granite Falls established homes here and their children are going to school here. The educa- tion in Granite Falls is very important to the town. Education was im- portant then and it still is today! Above: In May 1922, Marie Loga Ashe was teacher of the 7th grade class. Back then the girls wore aprons over their dresses and skirts to keep them clean. The aprons protected the skirts and dresses from the ink and all the dirt that was around them. by Beckie Ohm While schools have changed in Granite Falls, community concern for education has always been present. One hundred years have gone by and the schools have increased in size as the town has grown. Many of the students in school today are the children of alumni. Other alumni have left the town but they return each year to celebrate their school years. 350 life members always, sometimes many locals also. It all started in the late 1800’s when grade school students living in the outlying communities sur- rounding Granite Falls at- tended eight different satellite schools. These schools including Monte Cristo, Scherrers, Silver- ton, and Outlook, were built and maintained by parents and took the students through the eighth grade. To go to the high school, students had to find a way into Granite Falls. Some families moved into town to keep their children in school. Other students fought the mud and ruts of primitive roads to make the journey. Students from Silverton and Robe visited Monte Cristo on a hand propelled rail car. Finally, in 1922 a driver was paid $50 a month to pick up six to eight students from the satellite schools and bring them to Granite Falls to complete grades nine to twelve. Robert Wright’s old cabin was the First pioneer school in town. It was located southwest on Granite Avenue. The First teacher was Eva Andrus in 1887. Andrus taught in the cramped quarters of the little building for two years. In 1889 a two-story frame building replaced it on Kristner’s property now the 400 block. But, even after adding an addi- tion to this building, it too soon became overcrowded. The average enrollment between 1898 and 1906 was 15 students. Just 155 people lived in Granite in 1903. A year later, the population had doubled to 350 people. In December 1903 the town incor- porated and surveyed for its city boundaries which was limited to less than one square mile. The town continued to grow, attracting people to the mining of Monte Cristo and easy access to the Stillaguamish and Pilchuck rivers. The pro- mise of farm land and the opening of new sawmills made Granite Falls a place to live and work. The land was already cleared because of the “Burn,” a forest Fire. There were no roads leading into Granite Falls, so Joseph S. Enas had to build his own road. Enas was the First settler (1884) in Granite Falls, having come from the Azore Islands to ac- comodate the mining com- munity of Monte Cristo. The present high school complex was built in 1974. This building has expand- ed with additions as they became necessary. In 1981 the old high school was .. Students tought mud and ruts primitive roads to make the journey.” Top Left: The Old Granite Falls High School presently the Middle School was built in 1936. Top Right: Students skipped class to decorate for Homecom- ing. In 1964, their theme was “The Magic of Laughter.” Above: Marie Louise Loga, a 7th grade teacher at Granite Falls in 1921. Loga was 20 years old. Bottom Left: In 1969, our players were honored for keeping high spirits, so was Ti”, our mascot who always attended our pep assemblies and games. She’s still around helping out with the cheerleaders today. Seven period day is depressing by Tom Bergan The seven period day is the biggest change in 1987, affecting students and faculty equally. This change was brought about for a variety of reasons. Class offerings such as physics, journalism, and Advanced Placement English were not possible in six periods given the limited staff. These courses enable GFHS students to compete in the harder courses offered in colleges. Donaldson feels there is at least an extra hour before and after school spent preparing for his classes. He doesn’t like to prepare for six different classes because it cuts into his weekend time with his family. He agrees with Foss that there isn’t enough hands-on time. “It offers more classes that we didn’t have before,” said sophomore, Trisha Hansen. Wendy Mason, who teaches English, said, “It’s .. more homework, less time in class, and it affected the whole schedule!!” The seven period schedule in effect adds two teachers to the staff, thin- ning out overcrowded classrooms. Although Principal Jack VanVleck would prefer to have six periods and two more teachers, he feels the seven periods offer a more economic solution. “Most schools our size state-wide have seven periods,” said Van Vleck. Some teachers, such as Jim Foss and Chuck Donaldson, vocational teachers, are not in favor of the change. Foss doesn’t like the shortened periods because, “there isn’t enough hands-on time.” He says e has 23 percent less class time than last year, and there aren’t enough projects made because of the shortened periods. a lot of work, but at least this way the high school can offer the courses other schools do.” Rich Bates, who teaches English and art, would rather see quality art work than a quantity of available classes. He noted that the shorter class period makes more, homework on weekends if not done in class. On the other hand, he thinks it gives the kids a study hall, and “that’s great.” To one junior it means “... more homework, less time in class, and it af- fected the whole schedule!!” Some students try the ‘ignore it and it will go away approach.’ “I forget about the last period and when I remember, it’s depressing,” said senior, Sharon Platt. Near Left: Jim Cook takes Tim’s camera and photographs the photographer. Bottom Far Left: Chris Chadd sleeps during Mr. Howell’s lecture. Top Far Left: Mr. Howell takes a break. Bottom Right: Joseph Sellars overly ex- cited about Geometry. ASB leads a spirited generation by Lajla Forthun ASB radical? Mike Hahn former student, now a teacher at GFHS, remembers a strike in 1973 when hair was too long for the athletic code. Hair had to be cut above the collar and the student body protested. Principal Jack VanVleck, who has been here for two years, already sees a change. VanVleck says, “The stu- dent body cares more about education, and there is more career awareness; attendance is better.” dent body is unique: close and outgoing, yet not afraid.” Hansen’s goal is to build a more positive attitude, encourage better attendance at games and generally to develop more school spirit. In response to the at- titude of many students that Granite Falls is an in- ferior school because of its small size, Ron Camp counters that this idea is “.. .just a cliche. By believing in themselves, they can build pride.” Camp a teacher at Granite “The student body cares more about education and there is more career awareness.” VanVleck believes that the primary role of the ASB should be promoting pride among students. “Small isn’t always a negative; you can make it a positive.” ASB President Tawnya Hansen agrees, “The stu- Falls for 22 years finds students less dedicated.” The message from the administration, the facul- ty, and the student leader- ship is the same: Granite Falls students need to build pride and con- fidence. Top Center: ASB Officers: Ray Scherrer is secretary, Mark Grable is vice president, and Tawnya Hansen is president. Top Left: Mr. VanVleck speaks to the ASB. Student top picks by Mark Grable ’57 Chevys, “Light My Fire”, “Proud Mary,” suede and saddle shoes, The Sound of Music, — the favorites of genera- tions past. In many ways styles have changed since our parents were in school; in other ways styles have stayed the same. Some of the all-time favorites include the lengendary Levis, Coca Cola, hamburgers, and everyone’s favorite Sun- day pastime, football. Some fads like the mini skirt have come in and out and in again. Unique to the late 80’s are favorites such as Code Bleu, Crowded House, Crocodile Dundee, “Who’s that Girl,” and Reebok All of these favorites reflect the tastes and changes in the Granite Falls student body. This Centennial edition offers the favorites of kids in the hundredth year of our high school. They differ from the favorites of the class of 1887-88 and they will dif- fer from the favorites of the class of 2087-88. As generations pass, so will the favorites at Granite Falls High School. (I wonder if spiked hair will come back in 2088?) Shoes t. Reebox 2. Nike 3. Converse 4. Adidas 5. Cowboy Boots Groups 1. Whitesnake 2. AC-DC 3. Led Zeplin 4. Cutting Crew 5. Crowded House Drinks 1. Coke 2. Pepsi 3. Raindog 4. 7up 5. Animal Pop Cars 1. Mustang 2. Lamborgini 3. Chevelle 4. Jeep 5. ’74 Pinto Songs 1.1 think We’re Alone Now 2. Only In My Dreams 3. Here I Go Again 4. Wipe Out 5. Dale Sitting On A Sidewalk Food 1. Pizza 2. Cheeseburgers 3. Burritos 4. McDonald’s 5. Brownies Movies 1. Crocodile Dundee 2. Predator 3. Stake Out 4. Lost Boys 5. Can’t Buy Me Love TV 1. Cosby Show 2. Family Ties 3. Growing Pains 4. Moonlighting 5. Flintstones Sports 1. Skiing 2. Football 3. Baseball 4. Volleyball 5. Full Contact Lawn Darts A generation of friends by Sharon Platt Remember the time ... Dave C. cut up a shopping cart in shop and made it into a racing cart ... eight people piled into a Pinto and went to the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” in Marysville ... Travis W., Mark G., Ray S., Lumpy, and Tweeter made a pum- pkin run to Snohomish ... Lumpy had a five foot par- ty ... “studying” mud flats in Outdoor School ... Jennifer H. put bologna on the emergency door on the ski bus... Sita S., Jennifer H., and Tawnya H. went vampire hunting in Everett under a full moon ... water skiing at Ray’s ... FFA went ski- ing at Mission Ridge ... we went to Kayak Point in the eighth grade and had a food fight on the way home ... Robby S., Geoff N., and Clint B. used to breakdance ... Mark G., Travis W., and Dave L. mastered crow shooting, sea gull slaughter, and duck hunting ... Ingle and Grable raced; Ingle won but lost his drive line in the process ... first kisses and the summer of eighth grade. ... We played “name that osk” in Mrs. Whit- man’s room ... poker par- ties in ninth grade English class ... Buffy L. went riding with Jamie D. and fell off face first in the dirt ... Ray S. rolled his jeep and then tried to sacrifice parts afterward ... Sue Hueslin was here with her guitar ... Travis W„ Raybob, Kelly E„ Steve, Tim, and Rick went to Sun Lakes and tried to be golfers ... Pushing “Haunches” off the dock at Ray’s lake ... Jamie D. and Lajla F., went hot tub- bing with baseball players at Mac’s Grandmas ... Sharon P. and Lajla F. in the fast boat at the Mac- Donald’s Crew Picnic ... Buffy L. and Karen H’s great times in basketball ... Mark R. being a water boy ... Sue D. and Sue M’s good times together ... Clint B., Ray S., Bryan L, Darie L. and Tweeter getting stuck out at the gas lines ... Cindy C. working nights at Ike’s with Tawnya H. and Peanuts ... Cindy C. and Tawnya H. drove Krissy B’s Pinto through Macomber’s field . . . Megan B. saw a guy in a white Mercedes ... Lisa D’s “full meal deal” ... The Fire Trail ... BREAK TIME!!!... Colleen G. and Buffy L. freezing at baseball games ... Barn parties with Dana G., Mike I., Shannon P., Brian H., Emory B., Dan O., Darrin A., and Ron B ... Norman S. cruising Evergreen ... Julie C. and Michele C. swung on a volleyball net and flew up and landed flat on their backs ... Michele C. and Julie eating Doritos and bean dip during Strecker’s films ... Maribel E. was followed by some guys in Canyon Falls ... Allen W’s VW ... Emory B. threw a fat body from a frog and it landed in Michelle L.’s hair in biology ... Loretta F. gave Mr. Camp a packet of crosswords ... When Lance T. snorted plaster of paris in Vexler’s room ... Ray’s trip to Sun Lakes with Tweeter, Mac, and Travis W. ... Karen H. and Lajla F. in Middle School played chicken ... Travis’ BETSY!! ... Matt W., Dale W., Dave L, and Dave C., cut their hair in third grade ... Clint B, Dale W., and Dave C. egged Dave R’s truck and got chased around for about two hours ... Glenn F. snap- ped his leg in two while high jumping ... Jamie D., Kim H., and Michelle L. at Seaside ... Glenn F. and Jacques H. got chased by a mountain lion at Big 4... These and more were the best of times for friends in the Class of’88. A a P. 12 Above: Mark Grable, Matt Woolman, Chester Hill, Ray Scherrer, and David Clark look inconspicuous at Kim Haverfield’s house. Top Right: 87-88 seniors at their best enjoy posing for a picture at the sophomore prom. Above Left: Dale Welk and Dave Clark pig out at Kyak Point while Jaques Harbert plans to steal Dave’s hot dog. Above: Rob Spruill (best looking) gets sent off on bus trip in the fifth grade. Above Right: Michelle Cotton, Lance Taklo, and Sharon Platt experience thrill of being typical eighth graders at Kyak Point. Left: Susie Heuslin and Dana Grant, two of our dearest friends, show their everlasting friendship. Top Left: Kim Haverfield, Julie Clemetsan, Michelle Lindahl pose before State Track Meet their sophomore year. P. 12 Right: Jamie Dorman, Julie Clemetson, Shannon Peterson, and Kim Haverfield try to look cute in Mr. Merkly’s sixth grade block class. Favorites of this generation Best Looking Michelle Cotton Rob Spruiell Best Body Jamie Dorman Travis Wait Biggest Flirt Michelle Lindahl Lance Taklo Wittiest Sharon Platt David Clark Best All Around Kim Haverfield Mark Grable Best Dressed Tawnya Hansen Matt Woolman Most Likely to Succeed Sit a Sellars Mark Rensink Most Athletic Julie Clemetson Dale Welk generations of GFHS graduates Three by Mark Grable If you drive out of Granite Falls on the Menzel Lake Road, you will eventually come to a beautiful 160 acre farm that was settled in the fall of 1889. You’ll see barns, fields, forest, and probably the most well-known asset to the farm, Ray’s Lake. Living on the farm to- day are three generations of Granite Falls graduates: Grandpa Ulrich, logger and farmer; his son John, banker and farmer; and John’s son Ray, student and farmer. Obviously, all three have farming in common, but there is also a less known common characteristic. As you all know, we refer to Ray as “Rollover.” Grandpa and Dad also deserve this title. Grandpa rolled a tractor, Dad rolled a logging truck, and Ray rolled his jeep. It’s been said that Ray has more miles on top of his jeep than on the wheels! The Scherrer family has taken an active part in Granite Falls High School over the years. The first was Ulrich Scherrer, a 1935 graduate. He played baseball and basketball, earning letters in both. After high school, Ulrich planned to go across the country with a friend, but his plans were dropped, and he went to Pullman University for a semester and then came home to farm. John Scherrer, a 1962 graduate, was also very in- volved in school. He earn- ed varsity letters in foot- ball, basketball, and baseball. He was voted “Most Dependable” and was co-captain of the foot- ball team. When John graduated from high school, he wasn’t sure of his future goals, He ended up in the Air Force and later at an Everett Bank, John is now president of the Granite Falls Alumni Association. Not to be outdone, Ray has earned letters in foot- ball, basketball, and track. He is presently secretary treasurer of the Granite Falls High School student body. Ray has definite plans to be an engineer and to live in Granite Falls so he can still stay involved with the community he grew up in. If it’s good old fashion- ed fun you’re looking for, then the Scherrer’s is the place to be, but only after the hard work and the hay- ing is done. During the summer you can go down to Ray’s and see him with friends waterskiing till dusk. And, who says dads don’t like child’s play? You’ll never find John far away from the action. He also is an avid waterskier. Usually the whole family will be down at the lake, and Grandma Scherrer always whips up a great picnic lunch. Involvement and in- terest by the whole Scher- rer family has made Granite Falls a better place to go to school. The Scherrers are an example of “generations” passing through, not only the com- munity but also the high school at Granite Falls. Emory Barkhouse Megan Barto Shelly Biddle Krissy Blumenauer Todd Button Cindy Chase Sean Chase David Clark Julie Clemetson Marc Coal well Michele Cotton Eric Day I6A Loretta Ford Lajla Forthun Glenn Franz Colleen Gilleland 16B Karen Howe Bryan Ingle Mike Irons Tracy Jones Byron McLeod Sue Miller Geoff Nason Tracy Nason $ iJlfcrt KAAI Michelle Lindahl Jelena Jovanovic V David Larsen Buffy Lien Ray Scherrer Mark Rensink Donita Saddler Norm Sandretzky Sita Sellars Robby Spruiell Sherri Squires Sharon Platt 16C 16D Senior Class Officers: Sita Sellars, Vice President; Cindy Chase, Secretary; Buf- fy Lien, President. FATI, We lost the game, but the dance was a winner by Sharon Platt “We actually made money on Homecoming this year!” said an ex- uberant Jack VanVleck. The Homecoming Dance was held in the high school gym immediately after the game Friday, October 23. “It was easier to go to the dance directly after the game,” said Krissy Blumenaur. The cheerleaders, who arranged everything for the dance and spirit week, worked hard to make Homecoming successful. They decorated the locker bay with the Homecoming theme, “Safari, Home of the Tigers.” The gym was also decorated with the Safari theme. “Whoever did it must have put a lot of time and effort into it!” said Hunter Tryon. There were signs all around the school an- nouncing the time, place, and dress code of the dance. Tawnya Hansen said, “The cheerleaders made it more organized this year.” Spirit Week was five days of dress up themes for the student body: Hip- py Day, Western Day, 50’s Day, Nerd Day, and Pa- jama Day. Granite’s Homecoming game opponents were the South Whidbey Falcons. This was a tough game for the Granite Falls Tigers. There were more injuries than usual. The team’s faithful aid crew appeared on the field twice that night. The first time was for senior Mike Irons who injured his tail bone. He was put into the aid car and taken off the field. The crew was on the field a second time for sophomore Tom Bergan who had the wind knocked out of him. He was all right after a short rest out on the field. Lance Taklo was put out of the game by a foot injury. The final score was Granite Falls 8, South Whidbey 32. Varsity football Top Left (Back Row): Coach Shaw, M. Woolman, C. Bergan, T. Wait, M. Irons, R. Spruiell, D. Welk, R. Scherrer, D. Larsen, M. Grable, S. Head, L. Taklo, Manager J. Johnson, Coaches Evans and Hahn. Middle Row: J. Stinson, M. Simpson, K. Erickson, T. Bergan, P. Mizell, K. Striek, M. Mizell, J. Cook, B. Burke, J. Mayer, T. Morris, T. McAllister, D. West. Front Row: C. Ingle, K. Rensink, C. Engebretson, R. Blacker, G. Green, K. Wasicki, G. Stevens, B. Barrows, C. Chadd, J. Crabtree, J. Grant, J. Haver- field, J. Tokarsyck. Right: Travis Wait makes an unassisted tackle. Above: Quarterback Tom deep to tie up the game. Bergan looks A year to remember... by Mark Grable The Tigers completed a very successful season this year. The team finished the season with their best record since 1976. They had only one league loss, scoring wins over Kings, Lakewood, Tolt, and Sultan. The only league loss was to league champion, South Whidbey. Additional non-league wins were scored over LaConner and Darrington. For the first time since 1976, the Tigers had an opportunity to play in the state play-offs. The team traveled to Bellingham to play Meridian, who finish- ed league play second to Lynden in the Whatcom League. Although the Tigers were defeated, most team members were happy to have made it to the play-offs. Everyone enjoyed the games this year with some real good turnouts by the Tiger fans. After the final play-off game, Bill Evans said, “This loss doesn’t take away from our season. Not one bit.” Top Left: Dave Larson and Sieve Head are prepar- ing for the game. Left: Brian Burke running and dodging defenders for the touchdown! Below Left: Tigers set up in the state play-off game against Meridian. Scoreboard US THEM 14 21 20 8 14 8 19 20 28 22 21 16 8 33 29 12 37 8 0 41 OPPONENT Chimicum Darrington La Conner Orcas Island Kings Lakewood South Whidbey Sultan Tolt Meridian (state play-offs) JV plagued by injuries Right: Jim Cook, Darrell West, and Travis Hansen go for the ball in a J.V. game. Below: “Which way do I go now coach?” Below Right: Dog pile on the Sultan Turk! Bottom Right: A J.V. Tiger goes for the ankles. Scoreboard US THEM OPPONENT 28 0 Darrington 10 8 Darrington 6 18 La Conner 10 8 Kings 12 13 Lakewood 0 12 South Whidbey 0 12 Sultan JV volleyball Bottom Left: Jenny Head waits for the serve. Opponent 2 2 I L Lakewood 14-16 10-15 i W Sultan 15-12 15-12 1 L South Whidbey 0-15 13-15 10-15 I W Kings 15-7 17-15 — 1 W Toll 15-3 7-15 I W Concrete 16-14 3-15 15-13 i W B.C.S. 6-15 15-2 16-14 I L Lakewood 15-12 8-15 14-16 W Sultan 15-8 8-15 15-12 i The JV team went to the JV tournament in South Whidbey. They took sixth place. “We were really nervous. It affected our performance,” said Liz Platt. “I had a eood time,” said Jenny Byron. I think we all had fun.” Coaches this year were Scott Jenkins and Judy Roche. Top Left: Yvonne Bayly serves the ball. Middle Right (Left to Right): Heather Gandrud, Kristie Alseth, Yvonne Bayly, Brandi Guier, Pam Marcott, Rachellc Parrish, Kim Schaffer, Sarah Short, Jenny Byron, Liz Platt, Jessica Scott, and Lystra Adams. Bottom Left: Jenny Head waits for the serve. Bump... set... spike... Top Left: Lori Edlund successfully bumps the ball. Top Right: Julie Clemetson keeps her spirit up even though her foot is down. Center: Jamie Dorman dives to save the ball. Below: Trisha Hansen serves the ball. Bottom Right (Left to Right, Top): Coach Kathy Hann, Michelle Lindahl, Michele Cotton, Julie Clemetson, Kim Haverfield, Jamie Dorman. Bottom: Lori Edlund, Melissa Welk, Jenny Byron, Trisha Hansen, Kim Schaffer, and Laura Braaten. Varsity volleyball by Sharon Platt The 1987 varsity volleyball team, coached by Kathy Hahn, had an overall season record oi nine wins and seven losses. Many of the team members felt they could have done better. “We didn’t work as a team. There was too much individualism,” said Jamie Dorman. Julie Clemetson added, “Everyone should’ve wanted it more. We could’ve made it to the districts.” Teamwork and a positive attitude seemed to be inconsistent throughout the varsity season. A frequent spectator at volleyball games, Lance Taklo, said, “There was too much fighting on the court.” OPPONENT W vs. Darringion 5-11 W vs. Darringion 8-15 L vs. South Whidbey 0-15 W vs. Kings 15-9 W vs. Tolt 15-2 W vs. Ortas 15-8 L vs. Bellevue Crist. 8-15 L vs. Lakewood 8-15 Lvs. Sulian 10-15 L vs. South Whidbey 4-15 W vs. Kings 15-9 W vs. Tolt 15-11 W vs. Concrete 15-6 W vs. Bellevue Christ. 16-14 L vs. I-akewood 5-15 Lvs. Sultan 7-15 2 4 5 16-14 15-17 15-9 — 15-10 15-8 10-15 15-7 12-15 12-15 — — 12-15 14-16 15-8 15-8 9-15 15-5 15-7 — 12-15 15-12 — — 15-12 12-15 9-15 — 15-12 12-15 9-15 — 12-15 15-11 15-9 14-6 8-15 1-15 — — 15-10 10-15 1-15 15-12 15-4 15-3 — — 15-17 4-15 15-1 15-7 6-15 15-11 15-9 — 10-15 15-6 13-15 — 7-15 12-15 — — Top Left: Trisha Hansen, Jamie Dorman, and Melissa Welk wait anxiously for the serve. Center Left: Lori Edlund and Melissa Welk jump their highest to block an opposing hit. Middle: Michelle Lindahl serves the ball with ease. Above, 1987 Volleyball Seniors, From Top to Bot- tom: Jamie Dorman, Kim Haverfield. Michele Cotton, Michelle Lindahl, and Julie Clemetson. Cross-country finishes fourth at districts by Charles Chew It was a year to remember for the Cross- country teams with the girls placing first in the league meet and the guys placing a strong second behind Lakewood. Andrea Beck placed third in the league meet with Cathy Head right behind at fifth. Lorrie Reaves placed a great eleventh, and Heidi McDugle and Amber Baker ran a great race placing fourteenth and fif- teenth. Other runners were Cathy Maddox, Nikki Mirabella, Bonnie Dillard, Erin Callar and Sheila Behnke. Glenn Franz won the league meet, making it his second time in four years of running. Charles Chew placed fifth, followed by Steve Behnke, thirteenth; Jacque Harbert, twenty- second; and Chet Hill, thirty-fifth. At the district meet, the girls’ and boys’ teams both took fourth place. The bad part was that only the top three teams go to state; nevertheless, the team as a whole took great pride in the fact that Glenn Franz made it to state as an individual. Most of the runners will be back again next year ready to take on the challenge of running again. Above (Left to Right): Nikki Mirabella, Lorri Reaves, Cathy Head, Amber Baker, Heidi McDugle, Cathy Maddox, Andrea Beck, Erin Callar. Not Pictured: Sheila Behnke. Top Right: Heidi McDugle Center Right: Andrea Beck is a blur as she races to third in the league. Bottom Right: Cathy Head pushes her body to the limit, finishing fifth. Opposite Page. Right: Charles Chew races his way to a fifth place in the league. Opposite Page, Top: Glenn Franz gives it his all. Opposite Page, Center: Chester Hill looks for an opening. Glenn Franz inspires teammates by Charles Chew “I have never been more proud of you than I am to- day,” said Coach Jim Lien when Glenn Franz finish- ed the state cross-country meet 10 out of 130 run- ners. Three hundred run- ners across the state didn’t even qualify for the state tournament. Franz says he started his high school running career as a freshman, thinking he didn’t have much chance. “Mr. Lien told me I had a chance of winning the league meet. I thought he was joking,” said Franz. Franz shattered those doubts by winning league in his freshman year. This was a feat never before achieved in the Cascade League. Franz also came back and Finished second in districts that same year, going to state with the whole team. That same year, during a tragic track season, Franz broke his leg doing the high jump in practice. “I couldn’t believe it hap- pened to me; it was so weird. I saw my whole life flash before my eyes.” That didn’t stop Franz. He came back for the next cross-country season and made it to state again as a sophomore, finishing fifteenth. In Franz’s junior year, he had some competition, Darren Neaville, who beat him in every race that year until it came down to crunch time. Franz finish- ed fifth in the district meet while Neaville finished tenth. Franz went to state again, this time as an individual. Franz came back again his senior year and set his eyes on a goal: winning every league race and tak- ing the league title for the second time in his career. He achieved that goal. Franz then finished fourth in districts and became eligible to go to state for his fourth year in a row, a task not accomplished by many people. “Glenn has been a big inspiration to me and everybody else, and I know everybody on the team will agree with me,” said Charles Chew, another runner. “I’m going to miss Glenn so much! Nobody will ever forget Franz’s great sense of humor and his running skills in the near future. Thanks Glenn for the great times. I’ll never forget you.” 9 11 — South Whidbey, League Opener Boys — 2nd out of 6 teams Girls— 1st out of 6 teams 9 17 — River and Meadows Boys — 1 st out of 4 teams Girls — 2nd out of 4 teams 9 24 — Lakewood Boys — race cancelled Girls — I st out of 2 teams 10 1 — Kings Boys — 1 st out of 3 teams Girls — 1 st out of 3 teams 10 3 —Mt. Baker Inv. Boys — 5th out of 8 teams Girls — 7th out of 8 teams 10 8 — Kelsey Creek Park Boys — 2nd out of 4 teams Girls — 1 st out of 4 teams 10 10 — Lakewood Inv. Boys — 4th out of “A” Div. Girls — 3rd out of “A” Div. 10 15 —South Whidbey Boys — 2nd out of 4 teams Girls— 1st out of 4 teams 10 23 — League Meet Boys — 2nd out of 6 teams Girls — I st out of 6 teams 10 30 — District Meet Boys — 4th out of 12 teams Girls — 4th out of 12 teams 11 7 — State Meet, Port Townsend Glenn Franz, 10th out of 132 Underclassmen try on new roles Above: Carl Benson found out girls have more fun. Top Right: Brendon Pattison is not too macho to help his buddy, Tom Bergan. Above Center: Jenny Byron tells Liz Platt, “Well it’s a sandwich, but it’s still better than school lunch. Right: Dcana Raatz just wanted to be one of the guys. UNDERCLASSMEN Alseth, Trudit- Augustine, Angela Baker, Dan Barcus, Tammy Behnke, Steven Berggren, Robert Bond.Jenny Bunkleman, Tony Burke, Brian Burnsworth, Calvin Byron, Christy Cole, Erik Cole, Tami Cook, Jim Danielson, Jim Davis, Dawn Edlund, Ivori Edwards, Jeremy Evenson, Kirby Francis, Bill Goodhope, Mike Gray, Gary Greene, Greg Gregerson, Angela Gresli, John Heinrich, Corinna Henson, Travis Honeycutt, Kevin Hubbs, Paul Huber, Jared Hutchinson, Don Irons, Tony Jewett, Don Johns, Brenda Kail, Tony Kapelke, Julie Kenworthy, Jack! Klotzbier, Debbie Lozott, Tim Luxmore, Bryan Marcott, Pam Mayer, John McAllister, Tony McVay, Kim Meza, Jennifer Mizell, Mike Morris, Tyler Moushey, Dan O’Neill, Stephanie Ogden, Deana Ohm, Becki Olson, Chad Onustack, Danette Ottaway, Nick Parris, Cory Raatz, Deana Rowland, Scott Rud, Peggy Saddler, Tanya Schoentrup, Kay Slayton, Robin Smalley, Josh Staley, Stacy Strieck, Kevin Tropper, Laura Tryon, Hunter Wallace, Travis West, Darrell Wilson, Stephanie Wyles, Kerry Younce, David Sophomores Adams, Cindy Adams, Lystra Alseth, Kristie Anderson. Darrell Aus, Greg Baker, Amber Bavly, Yvonne Beck, Andrea Benson, Carl Bergan, Thomas Braaten, I.aura Brose, Amber Casey, Joseph Castellucio, Joseph Chamberlain, David Chase, Heidi Chew, Charles Day, Laurel Dubois, Jeremy Easton, Jennifer Engberg, Bonnie Erickson, Kelly Ervin, Diana Forsberg, Greg Forthun, Erik Grandrud, Heather Guier, Brandi Hall, Korina Hailet, Jason Hanson, Trisha Haskins, Jim Head, Jenny Hebert, Tina Henriksen, Craig Hesseltine, Bryan Hill, Sandra Hills, Brent Howe, Dianna Johnson, Jay Johnson, Mike Jones, Janey Jones, Jenny Kathrens, Debbie Kelly, Steve Kirchgessner, Shawn Macomber, Dan Maddox, Cathy Mader, Toni Maik, Karla McDugle, Heidi Mcglothlen, Rich Morden, Shera Morris, Denise Noble, Dan Noble, Kirsten Pattison, Brendon Scherrer, Cathy Schoentrup, Ginny Seaforth, Robin Shaffer, Kim Short, Sarah Simpson, Mark Slater, Larocha Slonaker, Candie Squires, Mike Staley, Desiree Stevens, Gary Stevenson, Bryan Sturm, Robert Taylor, Dawn Taylor, Patricia Not Pictured: Danielson, James Moothart, Jacob Morton, Ron Chris Chadd Can’t live with ’em... Battle of the sexes by Becki Ohm The number one pro- blem for most high school girls is... HIGH SCHOOL GUYS!! Twelve GFHS girls met to try to analyze the “guy pro- blem.” They found that most guys fit into at least one in five categories. NUTRA SWEET— This is the double- crossing, deceiving, fake male who makes a perfect first impression, but your destination with him would be one of heart- break and deceit. “So how’s your relationship with Joe Bio?” “At first he was a real sweetheart, but then he was Jeckle and Hyde, so I took action the minute my back said ‘welcome’ and my calves had permanent footprints from being walked on.” THE YOUTH BURGLER — This guy tends to come on to knee- high girls quite strongly, makes them think he real- ly likes them, then robs them of their goods. You’ll find him hanging out in the middle school parking lot. WATCH OUT BLUE BIRDS!!! SUGAR DONKEY— This kitty-thrashed in- dividual is known for pecking posteriors (any size, shape, or form). To make a long story short, he’s the basic dope on a rope. A date with this boy would be a totally tame terror unless you are... ‘THEWHIPMASTER!’ GOD — Are you always right? Do you think you’re Miss Perfect? Is anything but your way wrong? Well, we’ve got the perfect date for you, honey! — ‘GOD,’ He doesn’t have a flaw and he’s oh so insensitive. Mr. Right? Wrong! Next paragraph please! MR. RIGHT— Ah yes ... there is hope. This guy sticks with his own age group and always tells the truth (well almost always — he’d never hate your hair cut or notice you’ve gained a pound or six). He stands on his own two feet but he knows he’s not perfect. The only problem with Mr. Right is that we haven’t found him yet. Top: “Back off! I know Karate! said Charles Chew to Sarah Short. Above: In his typical male behavior, Brent Hills antagonizes Heidi McDugle. Middle: Shera Morden finds out that for every girl there is a Mr. Right, and hers just might be Gary Stevens. Right: Kim McVay (Whipmaster) shows Geoff Nason who’s boss in so many words. Can’t live without ’em. Battle of the sexes by Mark Grable In the world of boy-girl relationships, there are many factors that decide success or failure. So many factors, in fact, that the subject baffles most. Six high school senior and junior guys found women a little easier to unders- tand when they recognized a few categories that they believe most girls fall under. The Remodeler — This girl comes into a guy’s life and decides he needs some refurnishing. “Don’t drink, don’t smoke, don’t chew, and always be with me. No going out with the guys, no talking to other girls, and cut that hair!” When you are with a ‘remodeler,’ you feel like a piece of clay that gets molded differently every day. The Shipmaster — This is the girl who is into equal rights and female dominance! If you happen to make a ill-considered remark, prepare to get a sharp back-hand. In a rela- tionship with a ‘whip- master’ don’t even think you can do what you want or maybe make a decision; that is out of the question. The ‘whipmaster’ is always on her toes, so beware! The Tease — the classic ‘tease’ always follows the same old routine. She spots a poor, unsuspec- ting, innocent, guy and then goes into action. She comes onto the poor guy and he falls hopelessly in love. With her ego satisfied, she decides this isn’t the right guy. Devasted, the boy always tries to get her back. She always says the age-old line: “I just wanna be friends.” The Would-be-bride — This girl is quite an ex- perience. She sticks to you like velcro. “I want to go out tonight with my friend.” “O.K., but don’t forget to go to the jewelers and look at rings!” Top Left: Kim Haverfield pouts when Mark Grable refuses to play Barbies. Top Right: Tawnya Hansen is shocked at the typical male behavior in Mrs. Mason’s third period. Left: Watch out Rob Spruiell! Corinna Heinrich may just turn out to be the remodeler. Above: Tom Bergan abuses Michelle Lindahl to keep her in line. E Freshmen! Get the duct tape! Beckmeyer, Brad Behnke, Sheila Blacker, Ryan Blackford, Ken Butler, Fawn Byron, Jenny Caller, Erin Clark, Lisa Cotton, An tone Crabtree, Jerry Davis, Terra Dillard, Bonnie nglebretson, Clint Forcier, Sarah Forsberg, Chris Glascock, Bertha Grant, Jason Greene, Raymond Greene, Russell Hall, Tammy Haverfield, Jimmy Head, Cathy Heiner, Jennifer Ho-gland, Alisa Hoidl, Dena Huff, Chris Ingle, Chris Israel, Chad Kalup, Misty King, Tracy Kinney, Michelle Lozano, Yevette M and sager, Jamey Mirabella, Nikki Mizell, Pat Morgan, Dawn Morris, Emily Mueller, Marcie Narin, Kym Parrish, Rachelle Payne, Lenny Petty, Jonathan Platt, Elizabeth Porter, Melanie Reaves, Lome Rensink, Kirk Rud, Denise Scott, Jessica Sellars, Joseph Short, John Siewert, Jennifer Slonaker, Steve Snelson, Gloria Spees, Dannelle Spencer, Michael Stinson, Lloyd Thompson, Michael Tokarsyck, Joshua Vore, Jimmy Wade, Shannon Granite Falls students learn special skills by Karen Howe Some students have already gotten the jump on the career training of their choice by attending the Sno-Isle Skills Center. At the Center students learn skills and work habits needed to be successful at their chosen vocations. Courses at the Skills Center are offered to eleventh and twelfth grade students who attend high schools in all the neighbor- ing school districts. The length of the courses varies depending on the program. They last anywhere from one to two years. “The attendance policies are more strict than the high school policies,” said Tracy Nason, a senior who at- tends the Skills Center, where only six absences are allowed per semester before expulsion. “Also the grading policies are much stricter than high school classes,” said Michele Cotton, senior. “Anything below a “C” is unacceptable.” “Students are treated as though they are in a job situation,” Cotton added. The Skill Center may not be an option for all Granite Falls students ac- cording to Lil Allgaier, counselor. Allgaier will not allow students who have failed more than two re- quired classes as freshmen or sophomores to enter the program because they need the class time in order to graduate. “Students are treated as though they are in a job situation.” t.V? Kra yj .w —' ■ Tir Top Opposite Page: Nick Ottoway hard at work. Middle: Kristy Byron is studying restaurant operations. Bottom: Brian Hoskins finds studying electronics fun. Above Left: Steve Head working on an engine in auto shop. Above Right: John Mayer as he begins to weld. Left: Darrin Anderson is glad the day’s almost over. It’s more than a job; it’s an adventure! by Charles Chew It was another great year for the teaching staff— bringing five new people to the team: Glenn Sandy, Wendy Mason, Sue Lind, Lillian Toop and Lillie Allgaier. Students have a lot of different ideas of the perfect teacher, some of their answers were: “The kind that are funny,” “fair,” “nice,” “not mean when they’re in a bad mood,” “jokes around a lot, one that teaches, but in a funny way” and “one that helps everybody the same way and doesn’t pick favorites. They mentioned eight different teachers that fit the bill: Rich Bates, Mike Hahn, Bill Evans, Jim Foss, Cathy Wagner, Wen- dy Mason, Lona Sorenson, and good old Will Strecker. The favorite teacher of most of the people I inter- viewed was Richard Bates because” ... he is so funny and nice that you have to like him,” said Glenn Franz. “He’s the best,” added Jacque Harbert. The second favorite teacher was Mike Hahn. “He doesn’t take a bad football game out on anybody,” said Cathy Scherrer. “He makes the class fun, even if it’s bor- ing,” she added. “He’s really funny. He can turn any situation, good or bad, into a joke,” said Brent Hills. Rich Bates Art English Mike Hahn Geography Health Lona Sorenson English Math Ardelle Engstrom Secretary I ’ Wally Bradt Business Steve Howell Science Math Sharon Sellars Secretary Ron Camp History Susan Lind Music Spanish Lillian Toop Marketing Math Carol Allen Interpreter Wendy Mason English Jouraalism Cathy Wagner Home Economics Mary McFarland Assistant Lillie Allgaier Counselor Ptetvro Not Available Glenn Sande Math Jack VanVleck Principal Bill Evans P.E. Dennis Reed Librarian English Jim Foss Wood Shop Candy Biddle Assistant Top Left: John Cook cleaning up. Top Middle: Cheerfully distributing food. Top Right: Bill Evans going for the two-handed set shot. Above Left: The Administration keeps our school ticking. Above Right: Bill Beckmeyer keeps our school clean. Right: Lined up at the starting line, our busses are ready to transport G.F. students. The choice of a new generation by Colleen Gilleland “Natural Helpers don’t do anything!” This was typical of the questions and comments to surface this year about the Natural Helper pro- gram. A “communication gap” seems to exist bet- ween students who are and students who are not Natural Helpers. Hopeful- ly, that will all change. The Natural Helper pro- gram originated at an Auburn high school after a string of six student suicides in one year. Counselors and teachers realized that teenagers with serious problems and are often unlikely to share these problems with adults, turning instead to a more natural source of help — their friends. These “natural helpers” typically don’t have the skills to be effective counselors and often wind up carrying emotional burdens themselves that they find too heavy to han- dle. The program was designed to identify these “natural helpers,” provide them with training to make them more effective listeners and to provide a support group to share the emotional burden involved. Former counselor Dan Brehm with advisors Richard Bates, Cathy Wagner, and Bryant Johnson introduced the program. Natural Helpers were picked through a school-wide poll last year. Students voted for the people they thought were good listeners, easy to talk to, and cared about people and their feelings. In other words, they were asked to select the students who were already out there functioning as natural helpers within the various groups in the student body. The resulting list of students was then screen- ed to make sure that every group in the high school was represented. Natural Helpers are students who do want to listen to the problems fac- ed by other students. The Helpers are sworn to con- fidentiality. Nothing they hear can be discussed without permission of the person involved. The Natural Helpers retreat held at Warm Beach in October was designed to teach students how to be good helpers. It also helped to make all 32 who participated become very special friends and want to stay friends. On the last night of the retreat the Helpers and advisors Are natural helpers doing anything Sure they are, but you may not notice because they are only doing what good friends have always done — listening. Right: Gary LaRoche looks on as the last night of the retreat winds down before lights out. gathered in their “meeting hall” preparing for the dreaded trip home. That night in the one room there was enough love and friendship to fill a gymnasium. The retreat this year was said to be “different from last year” by Natural Helper Don Jewett, and “a great experience.” It was also said to be “much bet- ter than last year” by the Helpers who had gone to last year’s retreat. The retreat wasn’t the only Natural Helpers ac- tivity. The group has weekly meetings to keep up good spirits and friend- ly attitudes. The retreat was followed by a pot luck dinner in November so the students and the parents would have a chance to talk and get to know one another better. Are Natural Helpers do- ing anything? Sure they are but you may not notice because they are only do- ing what good friends have always done — listening. Top Left: Mr. Bates answers the question “Do we have to go?” as the bus gets ready to head for home. Top Right: Sue and Bonnie Dillard listen closely to the group discussion as Rachell plays for the camera. Left: Jeremy Edwards and Tanya Saddler get sad thinking about returning to the “vulture culture.” Above: The Natural Helpers wait patiently for the bus to take them to the retreat at Warm Beach. We got spirit yeah yeah ... by Charles Chew “The cheerleaders have really had a full schedule because of games and because of decorating for dances,” said cheerleader captain, Lisa Diaz. But they’re really hard workers and they’re deter- mined too,” she added. That is not hard to see when you walk into the locker lobby and see signs hanging everywhere cheer- ing on all the sports. Tyler Morris says he never fully appreciated the efforts of the cheerleaders until he was sidelined as a result of injuries. “Being a spectator for a few mon- ths, I realized the real ef- fort put forth to raise the school spirit.” He pointed out that athletes tend to “take for granted the ef- forts of the cheer squad,” describing the relationship between cheerleaders and athletes as a “one way street.” The girls all expressed a commitment to raising school spirit. “I’m a cheerleader because I think it is important to cheer on our teams and get the student body involv- ed,” said senior, Michele Cotton. “To be a good cheerleader, you’ve got to give 100 percent, and I think we do!” added Lisa Diaz. Top Left (Top Row): Ali Ho-Gland, Emily Morris, Trina Barcus, Michele Cotton, Kim Haverfield, Lisa Clark, Denise Rud. Bottom Row: Tami Cole, Deana Raatz, Lisa Diaz, Jamie Dorman, Laura Tropper, and Jenny Bond. Top Right: Cheerleaders practice to make their routine perfect. Left: While participating in Railroad Days 87-88, cheerleaders perform a cheer to promote schooi spirit. CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Clubs generate school participation Above: Matt Woolman hard at work in FBLA. Top Right: Don Hutchinson attempts to bargain with Matt Woolman, a DECA store cashier. Bottom Right: At the Honor Society breakfast, Clint Bergan attempts to eat his bacon raw. Top Left: Shera Morden is disgusted with Cathy Wagner’s idea of a turkey. Bottom Left: In Spanish Club Lisa Diaz laughs while Tanya Saddler looks on. Below: David Younce, Don Jewett, and Jacob Moothart ponder a question at a Hi-Q meeting. Bottom Right: Mark Grable and Mrs. Foss work on wreaths in FFA. Academics by Don Jewett Twenty to thirty Honor Society members sit in a semi-circle, each with an unlit candle. Members walk up one at a time lighting a candle, and call- ing out the name of a new member. As the new member’s name is called, he accepts his candle and sits in the newly emptied chair. “Tyler Morris!” Up walks Tyler. Suddenly the entire student body cracks up. From his pocket to his knee, a ripped seam ex- poses a huge patch of bare skin. Moms, without los- ing his dignity, smiles, ac- cepts his candle, and sits down. Morris was one of many initiated last year. While some might assume an organization that requires a 3.25 GPA would be boring and stuf- fy, they couldn’t be more wrong. Intelligence can also be measured in humor and creativity com- pany but not necessarily in the individual’s ability to keep his clothes intact). While Honor Society is an honor, most of us will remember the fun. Equally as fun, the Hi-Q Team puts what Jacob Moothart describes as “trivial knowledge” to work in academic com- petitions. Out of twenty courageous students who took the test, only eight made the Hi-Q Team. All twenty became the members of the Knowledge Bowl Team. The naive might be tempted to stereotype the typical Knowledge Bowl or Hi-Q member as the kid who always does his homework, is always respectful, and reads dic- tionaries on Friday nights. Unfortunately for ad- visors Will Strecker and Dennis Reed, last year’s season redefines this stereotype. There were many memorable in- cidents: an upperclassman taught Don Jewett to in- hale ice cream, Moothart took a dry swim through a church baptismal, and part of the team spent competition breaks play- ing with nursery toys. Moothart also remembers, “The friendly rivalry and keen competi- tion ...” Promises Moothart, “We are gonna be good this year.” Top Left, Hi-Q: D. Younce, C. Parris, M. Rensink, J. Moothart, M. Woolman, D. Jewett, T. Mor- ris. Missing: S. Sellars. Top Right, Knowledge Bowl, Top Row. C. Parris, T. Morris, G. Greene. Middle: D. Younce, J. Sellars, D. West, M. Rensink, B. Burke, T. Lozott. Front: C. Chadd, L. Troppcr, L. Adams, K Blackford. Extreme Front: D. Jewett. Above, Honor Society, Top: M. Rensink, G. Greene, A. White. Middle: C. Parris, D. Younce, D. Hutchinson, K. Blumenauer, J. Edwards, B. Berggren, S. Platt, C. Bergan. Front: J. Bond, C. Chase, K. Haverfield, J. Kapclke, L. Diaz, T. Morris, B. Luxmore. Extreme Front: D. Jewett. by Karen Howe The band and chorus program is looking up at Granite Falls. Susan Lind, first year teacher at the high school, has good ideas and high hopes for the program. “Teaching at Granite Falls is hard because many of the students don’t have a lot of music background, but I am willing to work hard to teach them,” said Lind. Lind plans to have a strong music program in the future with a full high school band, jazz choir, and chorus. Students are enthused about the program also. “We learned a lot this year,” said Carolyn Greene, chorus student. “I think the band and choir program will improve through the years, because Lind has a lot of motivation. The high school has gone through three dif- ferent band and chorus teachers in the past three years. Chorus member, Sandra Hill said, “If we stick with one teacher, there will be more interest and a lot better program in a couple of years.” Lind said she plans to teach in Granite Falls for a long time. Music Top: Band, Top Row: Steve Williams, Dianna Howe, Brad Barrows, Kirk Rensink, Ryan Richardson, Dan Greene, Sarah Wilder. Middle Row: Jason Heuslein, Jovonne Flores, Ben Kelm, Lisa Waller, Sarah Sanders, Jenny Siewert, Shannon Wade, Shawn Nason, Don Meland, Sherie Ackerman. Front Row: Jone John, Chris Taylor, Jana Wasicki, Jeanne McLaughlin, Edie Myer, Colleen Maquire. Above:Chorus, Back Row. Joseph Sellars, Chad Ingle, Lindy Keyser, Kim Nairn, Misty Kalup, Toni Mader, Robin Seaforth, Kristie Alseth, Shellie Pearce, Lystra Adams, John Stinson, Art Aiona, Jamey Mandsager, Kevin Wasicki, Chris Forsberg. Front Row: Sara Forcier, Meagan Barto, Melanie Porter, Dena Hoidal, Ali Ho-gland, Terra Davis, Cathy Head, Rob Workman. Vocational by Karen Howe Chuck Donaldson has been the advisor of Granite’s FFA club for the past seven years. “We had a lot of objec- tives this year,” said Donaldson. Going to Buchart Gardens on Van- couver Island, going to livestock shows in Marysville and Enumclaw, and a State FFA Conven- tion in May were the main ones. Chapter officers include president, Ray Scherrer; vice president, Travis Wait; secretary, Angela Augustine; treasurer, Rob- by Spruiell; represen- tative, Cathy Scherrer; and sentinel, Steve Head. FHA’s goal this year was to get more activities, get more people involved, and make it interesting. “Already we have a lot of people, and when it comes to activities more people sign up,” said Loretta Ford, president. Their year has been more interesting too. Members went Christmas caroling at an old folks home and had a pizza. Ad- ditional activities include aerobics two days a week after school in the library. “FHA has a lot of peo- ple, good ideas, and we work well together as a group,” said Brandi Guier, vice president. FFA, Back Row: Ken Blackford, Jamey Mandsager, Rich McGlothlen, John Short, John Stinson, Chad Israel, Glenn Franz, Jacques Harbert, Ray Sherrer, Travis Wait, Robby Spruiell, Carl Benson, Ron Mor- ton, Chuck Donaldson. Second Row: Danette Onustack, Jenny Head, Andrea Beck, Jenny Bond, Kami Tryon, Geoff Nason, Travis Wallace, Jimmy Haver- field, Jay Johnson, Jennifer Heiner, Greg Aus, Lenny Payne, Gary Gray, David Younce, Rob- by workman, Cathy Scherrer, Chris Huff, Johnathan Petty, Rob Worster. MARYSVILlf LIVESTOCK CONTEST FHA, Back Row: Donita Saddler, Tami Cole. Ginny Schoentrup, Denise Rud, Karla Maik, Danyell Mushy, Huntress Tryit, Amber Baker, Brenda Johns, Jennifer Meza, Tammy Barcus, Corrina Heinrich, Deana Raatz, Advisor Cathy Wagner. Middle Row: Nikki Maribella, Jessica Scott, Dawn Taylor, Lisa Clark, Yvonne Bayly, Brandi Guier, Cathy Maddox, Kim McVay. Front Row: Lori Edlund, Michelle Beck, Laura Tropper, Shera Morden, Peggy Rud. £©f% -UBS OF AMERICA Deca, Top Row. Tim Lozott, Angela Augustine, Matt Woolman, Dave Larsen, Corinna Heinrich, Ancela Gregerson. Middle Row: Advisor Lillian Toop, Jen- nifer Kimble, Sherri Squires, Michelle Thompson, Erik Cole, Sue Miller. Front Row: Tracy Jones, Maribel Estrada, Loretta Ford, Tanya Saddler, Deana Ogden. FBLA, Top Row: Joseph Sellars, Matt Woolman. Back Row: Jamey Mandsager, Mark Grable, Robby Spruiell, Colleen Gilleland, Andrea Beck, Krissy Blumenauer, Chris Chadd, Kay Schoentrup. Front Row: Jenny Bond, Peggy Rud, Jamie Dorman, Tanya Saddler, Becki Ohm, Stephanie O’neill, Tami Cole, Heidi Chase, Carl Benson, Bonnie Dillard, Kay Schoentrup. Deca “Some people get a charge out of selling things and setting goals for themselves,” says Lillian Toop, DECA advisor. She says her objectives for DECA are to help students learn the principles of marketing and the elements of running a retail business. Toop says they use some of their money to fund guest speakers for small projects that are positive for students. DECA members also attend leadership con- ferences. At these conferences, they simulate marketing and merchandising situations in com- petitions. Tests on selling techniques and role playing practice in human relations are also part of the programs. Toop says that the DECA store run by students will try to sell more different kinds of food besides just the “sugary stuff.” This year the DECA store also sells Granite Falls Tigers’ sweatshirts and class key chains in addition to food. FBLA Wally Bradt advises FBLA which involves students in activities introducing them to the world of business. Club members also compete with other schools in contests measuring typing and other business skills. Successful contestents can go as far as state championships. Mark Grable, president of FBLA, has been to one of the conventions which was held at Ed- monds Community College. At this convention, Kathy Goertzen, from KOMO 4 News, talked to the kids about leadership skills and how she got into business. Grable said, “It was interesting and you always learn things at these conventions.” FBLA raised money this year by selling LifeSaver’s Suckers. by Sharon Platt Right: Chess Club: Advisor Mr. Howell, Chris Chadd, Mike Mizell, Ken Blackford, Jacob Moothart Middle: Art Club, Top Row: Meagan Barto, Sean Chase, Tony Irons, Chris Chadd, Pam Mar- cott, Chet Hill, Laura Braaten, Debbie Kathrens, Larocha Slater. Bottom Row: Mark Grable, Pat Mizell, Jacques Harbert. Front: Kay Schocntrup. Bottom: Spanish Club, Top Row: Lori Edlund, Jamie Dorman, Bob Bcrggren, Stephanie O’Neill, Mike Mizell, Becki Ohm, Joe Castellucio, Don Hutchinson, Hunter Tryon, Dan Moushey, Heather Gandrud, Laura Braaten, Tony Irons, Cory Parris, Cindy Chase, Krissy Blumenauer, Karen Howe, Ad- visor Sue Lind, Chet Hill, Tami Cole. Front Row: Laura Troppcr, Deana Raatz, Jeremy Edwards, Kay Schocntrup, Tanya Saddler, Ginny Schoentrup, Cathy Sherrer. by Sharon Platt The twenty-four members of the Granite Falls’ Art Club visit art colleges in Seattle throughout the year to see firsthand the possibilities of a career in art. Two special trips were on the Art Club agenda this year: trip to the Woodland Park Zoo, a Chinese dinner in Seattle and a trip to Victoria, BC. Mark Grable heads the art club as president with Pam Marcott as vice president. This year, the president of the Spanish club was Lisa Diaz. The vice presi- dent was Chester Hill, and the secretary was Maribel Estrada. The club went to Tacoma to eat at a Mex- ican restaurant. They rais- ed money by selling candy. Spanish Club also celebrated holidays with parties including en- chiladas and Spanish songs. Susan Lind was the club’s advisor for this year. Special interest WINTER Boys’ varsity basketball Coupcville L 48-59 Concrete 70-28 Hydaburg City 72-54 Darrington 61-53 Toll 57-55 B.C.S. L 50-66 LaConner L 71-72 Summit 66-52 Kings L 30-77 South Whidbey L 48-56 Concrete 70-48 Sultan 73-59 Darrington 76-58 Toll OT L 68-74 Lakewood OT L 71-72 South Whidbey L 54-65 Kings L 52-77 Sultan OT 75-61 B.C.S. L 48-56 Lakewood L 59-73 by Charles Chew The Cascade League was nothing short of close this year with all the teams having a fighting chance for Districts. As described by an editorial in the Everett Herald, “The Cascade League is involved in total parody.” Granite Falls fell just short of Districts, losing two key games in overtime. The first loss went to the number one team in the league, Lakewood, by one point in overtime. The second loss went to the number four team in the league, Tolt, leaving Granite down by six points in over- time, and more or less out of the race. Except for seniors Dale Welk and Ray Scherrer, the whole team is going to be back again next year with a great chance of going to Districts. The outstanding players for this year were Dale Welk, specializing in three-pointers; Tom Bergan, also specializing in three-pointers, making the first three point goal of the season; and Tyler Morris, specializing in passing and assists. Top: Tyler Morris takes a shot. Center Left: Ray Scherrer puts a shot up. Above: Tom Bergan drives in for a lay-in. Bottom Left (Left to Right): Tyler Morris, Tom Bergan, Ray Scherrer, Dale Welk, Mike Mizell, Kevin Striek, Jim Cook, Pat Mizell, Steve Behnke, Charles Chew, Joseph Sellars, Coach Glenn Sande. Boys’ junior varsity basketball by Charles Chew The junior varsity basketball season was opposite the varsity team when it came to parody. The only team they lost to twice was Tolt, who went number one in the league. To Coach Wally Bradt’s ecstasy, the team came in se- cond in league, beating Kings for the first time in Bradt’s five years of coaching. “That was my dream to beat Kings,” said Mr. Bradt. The team ended the season with a 13-4 record. Coupe ville 59-26 HaydaburgCity 70-46 Darrington OT L 56-63 Tolt L 51-62 B.C.S. 57-44 Kings L 58-85 South Whidbey 63-57 Concrete 81-35 Sultan OT 65-64 Darrington 52-34 Tolt L 52-57 Lakewood 64-54 South Whidbey 70-54 Kings 66-63 B.C.S. 60-50 Sultan 49-40 Lakewood 59-53 Top (Left to Right): Joe Sellars, John Short, Pat Mizell, Joe Castellucio, Jamey Mandsager, Jason Grant, Kirk Rensink, Mark Ho-gland, Clint Engebretson. Middle. Left: Pat Mizell works it into the key to score. Middle Right: Pat Mizell scores two points with ease. Right: Jason Grant gets fouled as he goes up for a lay-in. Girls’ junior varsity basketball by Colleen Gilleland With a record the Junior Varsity girls will remember 1987-88 as a successful season. Unbelievable wins to teams such as South Whidbey and Kings, and the closest score Granite has gotten against Bellvue Christian, gave the team a pretty good year. The team suffered losses on the roster as JV players moved to varsity to fill gaps caused by injuries. Freshmen, Jessica Scott and Liz Platt, were moved up to play Varsity. Although the girls were hurt by the loss of Scott and Platt, they still played hard and played well. They played as a team and were glad they got the chance. Top (From Left to Right, Top Row): Brenda Johns, Kristie Alseth, Julie Rapelke, Erin Caller, Heather Gandrud, Jenny Byron, Laura Braaten. Bottom Row: Jenny Head, Kim Shaffer, Cathy Head, Peggy Rud. Middle: Jenny Byron jets down the court for a fast break. Far Left: Jessica Scott shoots a foul shot. Left: Jenny Head shoots for two with a lay-in. Girls’ Varsity Basketball Age and injury plague season by Colleen Gilleland Age and injuries were two of the main factors the varsity players and coach dealt with this 87-88 season. About 24 girls started the year off in both Junior Varsity and Varsity, while only 18 ended it. Injuries to four main players, two quits, and a problem with grades, depleted the team roster. The first injury occurred when junior, Kim McVay, broke her ankle the night before a home game. The second came when senior, Michelle Lindahl, went to the hospital with a cyst in her stomach. Third was when captain, Julie Clementson, resprained her ankle during a game against Bellevue Christian. This left only two seniors, Karen Howe and Colleen Gilleland. Next came Trudie Alseth with stretch- ed tendons in her knee. Clementson and McVay were put out for the rest of the season; however, Lin- dahl came back to play two more games for the Tigers, missing the last game due to torn tendons Top Right: Colleen jumps to tip the ball to a GFHS player. Center: Laura Braaten gets the rebound and struggles to put it up again. Right: Melissa Welk shoots a foul shot and makes another point for Granite. i in her knee. Now, there were three spots to be filled with girls from the JV team. Freshmen Jessica Scott and Liz Platt eventually moved up to play varsity, while Jenny Byron and Erin Callar played half and half, along with sophomore, Kristie Alseth. 54 C Top Left (From Left to Right, Top Row): Bren- da Johns, Erin Caller, Andrea Beck, Colleen Gilleland, Karen Howe, Melissa Welk, Stephene O’Neill, Liz Platt, Jenny Byron, Jessica Scott, Laura Braaten, Coach keri VonMoos. Top Right: Jenny Byron shoots a jump shot over the defense. Above: Jenny Byron tries to sneak past the defense. Left: Granite Falls and Tolt struggle to get possession of the ball. A determined generation by Mark Grable Granite Falls, in only the fourth yearjof its wrestling program, had another successful season under the guidance of Coach Glen Sterley. Although the team was very young, returning seniors, Chet Hill, Travis Wait, Rob Spruiell, and Steve Head, provided strong leadership. The young Tigers did very well at the League Meet with freshmen Jerry Crabtree (101) and Rob Workman (115) placing for Districts. Also placing for Districts were Eric Cole (108), Chester Hill (122), Chris Chadd (129), Steve Head (148), Rob Spruiell (158), and T ravis Wait (168). At the District Meet, Wait and Hill qualified for Regionals. Wait placed fifth, making him an alter- nate for State. Hill grabb- ed third and spot in State for his third consecutive year. The State tournament was held in Moses Lake. Although Wait didn’t get to wrestle, Hill gave it his best shot, but was eliminated by two tough opponents. Above: Chris Chadd attempts to pin his opponent. Bottom: Although taken by surprise, Chester Hill captures 122 weight class for the league title. Chester Hill by Mark Grable It all began when Chester Hill was a freshman in 1984 and ’85. As an inexperienced wrestler, Hill placed an impressive fourth in the League. This was the beginning for a guy who believes in setting goals and working to realize them. He came back in 85-86 to be the Cascade League champ at 101. He then went on to place second at Districts and fourth at Regionals. This gave him his first State opportunity. In 86-87, Chester came back and grabbed first at League for the second time at 101 pounds. He then went on to place second in both the District and Regional competitions, earning second trip to State, where he placed in the top ten. The 87-88 season was a very different one. Chester, who had wrestled at 101 the previous three years, grew all the way to 129 pounds. He then had to lose weight to make the 122 pound weight class. This was a three weight class jump in one year. Showing the determination that had sent him to State the two previous years, he began fighting his way up the ladder. “I know I can accomplish whatever I work hard at,” said Hill. At the League Meet, he took first again. He went on to grab fourth at the District Meet and third at Regionals. On to State he went for the third time. Only this year he was in the 122 class! Hill’s advice to younger, aspiring wrestlers it to set goals. “Anyone can accomplish a goal if it is set early and if you strive to achieve it.” Them Us Toll 48 19 Monroe 36 33 Concrete 51 24 Lakewood 45 27 Sultan 67 6 Marysville JV 44 32 S. Whidbey 48 27 Foster 41 27 Bellevue Christian 48 30 Monroe JV 36 6 Darrington 41 34 League Tournament 4th place 1 Top: Coach Glenn Sterley, Chris Chadd (129), John Stinson (141), Chester Hill (122), Travis Wait (168), Rob Workman (115) Rob Spruiell (158), Jerry Crabtree (101), Darrell West (158), Eric Cole (108), Brad Barrows (135), Jim Haverfield (101). Far Left: Rob Spruiell (158) defeats oppo- nent and takes fifth at districts. Middle: Chester Hill (122) gets ready to take his opponent down. Above: Robby Spruiell (158) takes down his opponent. Left:Travis Wait (168) attempts to pin his opponent. Just passing the time by Mark Grable When students were asked how they made those long days in class a little more bearable, they came up with some very interesting responses. These are just a few of the many practices peculiar to bored Granite Falls students. One idea is putting tacks through people’s chairs or “tacking.” Tacking was described as a “sport” by Brian Burke, who explain- ed some of his better “tack-tics!” “One method is sticking it through the chair underneath, or when they sit down, sneak it under ’em,” said Burke. “The thing is to be sneaky.” Kim McVay, who was a victim of tacking said, “I wasn’t really expecting it, so it was kind of a shock. When I felt the tack, my reactions were so quick that it really didn’t hurt that bad.” Darrell West said, “I walked over to my chair, not expecting to be tacked. I sat down and an acute pain surged through my body. It was like an elec- tric shock for a few seconds.” Sneaking food into class is an art practiced by hungry students everyday. Although many teachers forbid eating in class, there are many ways to get food into class and into your stomach. Tony McAllister always seems to have something to eat in class. His techni- que is pretty common. “Hide the food under the table until the teacher looks away. I’ve always thought about pulling the fire alarm and when everyone was outside I could eat my Funions!” says McAllister. Below: Nicki Marabella, Trina Barcus, Jenny Byron, Pat Mizell, Mark Ho-gland, Erin Caller, and Jamey Mandsager review the latest gossip outside of Mrs. Wagner’s class. Right: Tests seem to go slow, for Tracy Jones, artwork on her homework or test keep her busy during those long periods. Chester Hill says, “With the aid of secret pockets in my Code Bleu jacket, I can sneak pistachios into Mrs. Lin’s class. One of this year’s all- time favorites has got to be arm wrestling. In the back corner of any classroom you can usually spot a cou- ple of guys testing their strength in an intense match. An arm wrestling tournament during foot- ball got the ball rolling. Now guys have their own tournaments during study halls and normal classes. One of the schools’ bet- ter arm wrestlers is Dan Moushey, “You gotta get the jump no matter what,” says Dan. “You have to get the wrist locked, using the forearms and shoulder, get 'em on the table where there’s no place to hide.” If you walk into any classroom you can see a few of the girls huddled up gossiping for all their worth! “Did you hear what she ..“I can’t believe he would ...” These are some common lines you will hear. People probably gossip more than they study during the day. Wendy Mason said, “If I close my eyes during my journalism class, it’s like listening to an episode of Days oj Our Lives. I’m sure that if we asked them, all the teachers would say the same thing. Another good place for gossip is study hall. Unless Camp is giving a test or Bates has a paper due, school gossip is the most serious subject studied. You look around and see everyone crowded around one table telling deep, dark secrets: “... and then I told him he could just « . re3 k 2 verY.',s i© V i V en of A iaWX . uA - e s. r P ’rW jy (to j , ufo t AU4x Left: Cool and calm, Jacob Moothart sits and waits —■ with a purse next to his side? — to be called into the principal's office. Below Left: With only 30 minutes to lunch every hungry senior wonders what’s for lunch. Below Right: The devious Carl Benson sits next to the principal's office and listens in: “Are they talking about me?” Bottom Left: Bill “Red” Francis and Brian Burke demonstrate their manhood. In the end, Burke’s arm is on the table. Bottom Right: Dave Larsen uncharacteristical- ly tries to be inconspicuous while eating barbecued potato chips in the library. Will Mr. Reed see the contraband? Getting through the day Top Left: After a long day of fighting with Charles Chew, Sarah Short walks into the sunlight and sees the man of her dreams. Above: With nothing to do but pick on an unwary freshman, Sean Chase, Travis Wait, and Jaques Harbert pig pile on the defenseless Jimmy Haverfield. Top Right: Jessica Scott, Jenny Byron, and Erin Caller relax after a day out on the slopes with Ski Club. Above Right: Pam Marcott walks out of Cathy Wagner’s classroom after enjoying a delicious canadian.bacon with pineapple, extra thick crust, and extra cheese pizza. Right: On an unusual day, Becki Ohm, Col- leen Gilleland, and Jeremy Edwards ail work on the annual at the same time. SPRING Staying on top by Mark Grable When the days begin to lengthen and warm up, you can hear the crack of a bat and the thud of a ball hitting a leather glove. It’s baseball season for the fighting Tigers, and fight they will. The Tigers have built a name for themselves in the Cascade League. Cham- pions in 85, they have been in the top two ever since. Fighting it out with Tolt last year, the Tigers finished a strong second in the league. This year they hope to field another league championship. To keep the winning tradition rolling, the Tigers are going to rely on strong leadership and determination. When ask- ed how they feel about Tiger baseball, some of the players had some in- teresting comments. Senior and four- letterman Dale Welk said, “I felt we lost some key players last year, but so did the other teams. It will be between us and Tolt again.” Junior, Brian Burke said, “We have to play as a team and show some in- tensity. We have the peo- ple to take league this year!” With their past record, we can only expect another exceptional season; however, we can never take any team in the league for granted. The Tigers will nave to earn every win they get. Top Right: Dave Clark hits a double and brings one in at Tolt. Above: GeofTNason awaits the pitcher’s throw to home. Above Left: Clint Bergan demonstrates the use of the bottom-hand-over. Top: Anxiously awaiting a hit, Dave Clark shows an LA-ofT. Above Left: Outfielders take a few steps back as Dale set. Wclk gets set. Above Right: Tyler Morris winds up for the last pitch to retire the side. Left: Morris stretches for that curve. Rain, rain go away by Mark Grable Referred to as “split squad,” the J.V. team gives people with limited varsity time and underclassmen a chance to get in on the action. With some fine young athletes, this game should be action-packed. The best way to build a strong varsity program is to start with the younger kids. Getting them involved will surely ?jve them the experience and con- idence they need to be the future of our baseball program. Hopefully, the split squad will score some wins this year and back up the var- sity programs. Keep your eye on some of these guys in the future years! Far Left: Rich McGlolhlen and Ryan Blacker wait patiently to play. Far Middle: Danette Onustack and Yvonne Bayly would rather be playing hardball with the guys! Far Bottom Left: Dave Clark rounds the base heading for home. Far Bottom Middle: Dale Welk tries to smack the ball out of the ball park. Come back when there’s not a game Top Left: Coach Steve Howell takes a break from the intense JV team to rest his injured elbow. Top Right: Jessica Scott, Brandi Guier, Yvonne Bayly, and Inaura Tropper prepare for a J V softball game. Middle Left: Lisa Clark gets ready to throw the softball. Bottom Left: Cathy Maddox, Trudic Alscth, and Amber Baker all show the great formation backing each other up. Above: Jenny Byron makes an outstanding slide to second oasc where she will later be safe! Softball players struggle through rain by Sharon Platt “Competition for positions this year made team members work a lot harder,” said Karen Howe, captain. There were a lot more girls turning out for softball this year. The freshman girls added to the team’s in- crease. A lot of the freshman girls played when they were in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. Most girls that were on the team have been playing ever since they were in middle school. They stayed with it through high school. Parents of these girls signed them up in things like little league and they stayed with it. It’s basically the same group of girls from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes that stuck with it. Other captain for softball is Tawnya Hansen. Coaches this year were Judy Roche and Steve Howell. When asked why they played soft- ball, most girls said because it’s fun. Karla Maik said, “I like softball because it’s an easy sport that I can play with my friends.” Jessica Scott said, “It’s fun and I’d rather hit a ball than run a race in track.” Michelle Beck said she plays because she likes to play sports all year long, and for her, softball ends the year. Stephanie O’Neill says, “I’ve played it all my life and I’m pretty at- tached to playing it. It’s in my blood.” Top: Chris Reaves leaps to make the play of the day. Above: Stephanie O’Neill grunts it out. Right: Marlene Hobson prepares to defeat her opponent. Middle: Captain Karen Howe practices her fast running. Top Left: Senior captains, Tawnya Hansen and Karen Howe, teach “the wave” to underclasswoman, Lori Edlund. Top Right: Trisha Hansen “Down and ready” for the next play. Above: Lori Edlund stretches to make the play while Lyle Edlund watches it go by. Kids give 100% every time by Charles Chew In its fifth year the track team is one of the smallest coaches Mike Hahn and Bill Evans have ever had. “Even though it is one of the smallest, there is a lot of quality,” said Hahn. The favorite returnees for this year are Julie Clemetson (state cham- pion in the 300 meter hurdles), Glenn Franz (se- cond in league, fourth in district 3200 meters), and Kevin Strieck (shotput, discus, javelin). “I think I have a great chance of going to state with two of my hardest competitors not doing track this year,” said Kevin Strieck about his chances. Glenn Franz’s chances are strong locally. “I think he’ll take the league pretty easily, but he might have some problems going to state with the three people that beat him last year be- ing back this year,” said Charles Chew, another 3200 runner. That is not the same situation with Julie Clemetson, last year’s state champion, “I definitely think that she won’t have any problem repeating what she did last year,” said Hahn. “If she doesn’t get hurt she should have no problem.” Above: Julie Clemetson and Michelle Lindahl hurdle their way to new p.r.’s for the season. Top Right: Melissa Welk tries for a record. Right: Charles Chew does his best in the 3200 meter relay. Far Right: Ray Scherrer and Kevin Striek discuss their plan of attack. Top, Back Row: Kristie Alseth, Ray Scherrer, An- drea Beck, Kevin Striek, Darrell West. Middle Row: Dathy Scherrer, Rachelle Parish, Glen Franz, Charles Chew, Steve Behnke. Bottom Row: Sheila Behnke, Kay Schoentrup, Lisa Diaz, Michelle Lindahl, Melissa Welk, Kim Shaffer, Lystra Adams, Rob Workman, Julie Clemetson, and Tami Cole. Above: Andrea Beck guts it out in the 3200 meter. Middle Left: Sheila Behnke strides it out. Middle Right: Ray Scherrer throws the shot for a Fine finish. Left: Glenn Franz and Darrell West make the ex- change for a speedy finish. Here is the inside look Far Upper Left: Greg Greene stuffs his face during an ice cream feed for Honor Society. Far Upper Middle: Lance Taklo and Jared Huber lean on a good buddy of theirs, Officer McDonald, at the Valentines dance. Far Middle: Sean Chase checks his shave while Glenn Franz stands at attention and Jacques Harbert looks out the window. Far Lower Left: Tom Bergan looks real enthused while old doc takes his blood. Lower Middle: Travis Wait tries to be Mr. Donaldson with little success. Top Left: President of the Art Club, Mark Grable, finally meets his match. Above: Deana Raatz and Trina Barcus practice a cheer for their routine. Left: A clan of ski bunnies feed their faces after a tough day of skiing. New advisor, new staff create new look by Charles Chew “Everybody worked hard on the annual, said Michelle Lindahl, annual editor, but most staff members agreed that most of their best times were the extra hours spent making deadlines. “One fun part of work- ing on Saturdays was when Michelle and 1 went over to Brent’s house to get him up. We dragged him all around his nouse in a blanket,” said Trisha Hansen. Photography was a pro- blem this year because the equipment was defective and the students realized it only after shooting numerous rolls of film. “It’s frustrating when you take some good pictures and they don’t come out the way you’d like them to,” said Tim Lozott. Photographer Tom Bergan saw the lighter side. “Making fun of all the pictures we take is a fun part of annual.” Aside from the fun in an annual class students have a tremendous responsibili- ty. They must raise ap- proximately $6500 in book sales and advertis- ing. At $23 a book they have to produce a product that students feel is worth the money. A critical factor in the cost of the book is meeting deadlines. “It’s hard to meet deadlines on copy and layouts,” said Brent Hills. Two-thirds of the book had to be completed by December 1. This is the first book in many years to meet all of its deadlines. “This staff was really outstanding,” said advisor, Wendy Mason. “Some individual students have invested up to 60 hours in time outside of class in order to com- plete assignments and meet deadlines. Michelle was a stickler for quality and her attitude set a good tone for the staff.” Top: Michelle teaches Sharon, Lajla, and Trish how to do a page layout. 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