Grant High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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During a fundraiser for the yearbook, adviser Ms. Demien takes a pie in the smacker. Competing in a class competition, the senior class donates money to the United Way during a pep assembly. The homecoming court, made up of sophomores Ken Nolan and Miggle Richen, juniors Ruben Nisenfeld and Molly Rask, seniors Kenny Graham and Katie James, and freshmen John Houston and Missy Palmer, gets a taste of fame at the homecoming assembly as Nic Paulson announces them. Ms. Yabuki smiles through the whipping cream as future victims of the yearbook s pie throw look on. Exuding enthusiasm, the male prizes in the date-of your life fundraiser for the senior class eagerly await the drawing. John Hanches accepts his award for from the Fleet Reserve Association for his essay on My Role in the Family of Nations. Introduction 9

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Celebrate Homecoming Spirit rose as Homecoming Week progressed. Some students displayed bizarreness on Tacky Day. Students strutted down the halls in their outlandish clothing and gaudy jewelry. Suzy Dennis, an active participant of Grant’s spirit week, remarked, “If there was more involvement and enthusiasm among the student body, we could have a better Homecoming Week yet!” The week consisted of various activities and events including an escort service for the homecoming dance. Seniors Mike Miller and Sean Six organized an assembly in which winners were chosen from a drawing to be escorted to the dance by one of twenty-two selected students. A pep assembly awakened the student body by arousing spirit and school pride. The Varsity Rally announced the 1985 homecoming court: freshmen Missy Palmer and John Houston, sophomores Margaret Richen and Matt Nolan, juniors Molly Rask and Ruben Nisenfeld, and seniors Hillary Colbart and Kenny Graham. The yearbook staff sponsered a pie-throwing contest which attracted students after school in the front yard of Grant. Eighteen students and teachers got creamed by ticket winners. Junior Jennifer Loney commented, I was just in Ms. Bennett’s office and I had told her I bought lots of tickets so I could get her. Then, I won. It was the most wonderful thing I ever won.” To conclude the festive week, the varsity football team trampled over the Lincoln Cardinals at the Civic Stadium with overwhelming support from the Grant section. This was followed by the homecoming dance which consisted not only of freshmen cliques, but a wide range of students. “There was just the right amount of people; I wouldn’t have liked wall to wall humanoids.!” exclaimed junior Trent Robb. The dance proved to be a complete success! Ift 8 Introduction

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Athletes work to win Grant athletes displayed outstanding abilities as well as immense pride for our schools’s athletic program. The men’s varsity soccer team finished with a regular season record of 8-0-1 ready for the state play-offs in which they were ranked fourth. The cross country team also endured a competitive season sending sophomore Rick Messier to the state meet in Eugene. Grant’s athletic program grows stronger each year. According to our new athletic director, Willis Packham, the number of students who participated in sports made a noticable increase from past years. Fall sports teams consisted of more than 350 athletes. Packham declared, “Our students are eager and confident; they want to be involved!’’ Several students explained the reason for Grant’s success: Senior Jeff Kiddoo - “Not only do our athletes get the needed support from teammates, but also from the coaches and spectators.” Senior Lori Higgins - We take pride in our school; we want to win!” Junior Chris Frick - “It's all talent!” Junior Robert Pardington - “Our coaches are experienced and dedicated and our athletes are competitive. Now all we need is a football stadium!” Sophomore Nancy Fulton - There are so many sports to choose from, that more people want to participate. Freshman Joel Faust - Most athletes really listen to the coaches so they’re ready for competition.” Packham also emphasized the importance of grades. He was proud to say that the ratio of scholar-athletes was impressive, but he hopes to see even more improvement in the athletes academic standing. Jeff Kiddoo commented, They’ve really cracked down on attendance and grades, causing us to work harder with our teams.” 10 Introduction