Grant High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Portland, OR)

 - Class of 1987

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You definitely had to be there to see the variety of emotions that flowed through Grant during the first term of school. The initial two weeks revealed four types of people. Some felt their summer was rewarding, fulfilling, relaxing, satisfying, and simply great, but had no real problem returning to the school routine again. The amount of homework from Mrs. Mills and Mr. Unger alone keeps me busy. Despite the work, I'm having a great senior year ! announced Richard Thornburg. Others found school dread ful and weren't ready for homework because summer jobs left little time for leisurely vacation. Still a third group acquired a desire to stay young forever, developing the motto, 'I've learned enough; let's party!' The fourth group had an absolutely 'boring' summer and needed a chance to socialize, or, at least, appeared to be anxious to learn and get on with life. What makes a student's day at Grant? Junior Erica Winkelman declared, When that certain someone says 'hi'... Low test grades and selfish people proved to be the most common answer that ruined a day. Incoming freshmen appreciated the differences between high school and middle school. I like Grant because we get more privileges which aren't offered at a middle school, commented Tom Lekas. One of Arthur White's positive differences, with which most Grantonians agreed, included, “I like it here because we get out of school so much earlier! As months moved on, more and more students adjusted to the infamous routine of listening, writing, and strolling from class to class. Seniors undertook a combination of emotions: the stress of homework and college considerations on one hand, while feeling senior anxiety on the other. After a day at school, worries occasionally slipped the minds of many students. Senior Colleen Hepp exclaimed, It feels great to be a senior; I feel more freedom and equality toward adults. Yet, each day, they returned a nd faced the work from demanding teachers. I realize this is the last year I will be free from the responsibilities I will have next year, when living away from home, added Hepp. HAD TO BE THERE Emotions vary in Grant Junior Stephanie Purtzer and Ms. Yabuki look thrilled to be in closs. Food or your life, mister! Blake Applegate, who sat eating peacefully in the cafeteria, now has a tough decision. 4 Introduction

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 HAD TO BE THERE ate 1 M |portland events invigor; Were you there with the other 200,000 people to ride Portland's Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) on its free three day opening? MAX tracks extended from downtown Portland to Gresham making limited stops, including a station in the Hollywood district convenient for Grantonians. Running on electricity, the lightrail system relieved heavy traffic from the Ban-field Freeway and the downtown area, reducing air pollution as well. ”A ride on MAX is much smoother and faster than taking a bus. Its $214 million cost was definitely worth it, claimed senior Scott Wynkoop. At a slightly slower pace, thousands of runners stormed the streets in Portland's 26.2 mile marathon. Sophomore Brent Richford and several Grant parents participated, giving quite a show to viewers. More than 100 students seized the opportunity to attend the Greek play, Oedipus Rex. The essence of the play, performed at the Northwest Service Center, did not quite enthuse them. However, Junior Jeff Dzubay admitted, “There was a big turn-out; we saw a different view of cultural acting. Ever considered joining the circus? Two 1981 graduates of Grant did, performing in Portland as part of thier tours of the country with Ringling Brothers, Barnum 8t Bailey Circus. For Jim Pobertson. his childhood dream of becoming a clown came true. Mary Beth Combs, a former Gendrill, also entered the circus after dancing for fourteen years. Their proud parents not only supported their circus decisions, but also their marriage decision as well when they wed in November of 1985. And finally, elation filled the minds of many students when Neil Goldschmidt, father of Grantonian, Josh, was pronounced Govenor of Oregon. His belief in the Oregon Comeback gained strong support, as shown by his victory in Grant's mock election. After a quick ride, senior Ingrid Moore and others step off MAX Gresham



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Jennie Mosbauer feels ecstatic when coach Debbie Engelstad announces her position for the game; Anne Stephenson and Susie James await their turn Juniors Lisa Hensler and Dawn Martin take class time seriously! A stressful day puts Precious Houston in a somewhat confused state of mind. Introduction 5

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