Grant High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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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

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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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During a stressful volleyball game. Tiffany Davidson and Marci Rainwater anxiously watch the play. The women's cross country team blasts away from the starting line at the sound of the gun. Balancing on their heads, the freshman football team warms up before a rough practice. The men's varsity soccer team, with their coach. Joe Nunn, presents the student body with their newly acquired first place city trophy. Coach Wall explains the strategies of soccer positioning to JV and varsity players Ingrid Moore. Jenny Folliard. Allison Arokae. Jenny Birt. Jennefer Hardin, and Shelly Roehm. Jason Hogue and A-Jay Jezerski clash on the soccer field as team members set up for the play. Introduction 11