Iver C Ranum High School - Raider Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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il fagzzw-Q Q., 732226 an fade f?77 In 1977, a time when both students and teachers anxiously awaited the 3:00 bell, life was simple. The year seemed to slip by while we dreamt of getting a summer job, learning to drive and going to Ranum. The year brought peace settlements between Israel and Egypt. The barrier of distrust that has been between us during the last thirty years has been broken down in thirty-five hours. Amazing! Really! says Egyptian Leader Anwar Sadat after his visit to jerusalem in November. In his final days, President Gerald Ford pardoned WW II's Tokyo Rose. Lou Brock broke Ty Cobb's forty-nine year record by stealing his 893rd base. During a twenty-four hour summer blackout looters rampaged the shops of New York. In Colorado, water restrictions were imposed for the first time in over a decade. Leonid I. Brezhnev became the head of the Russian State and general secretary of the Communist party. Singer Anita Bryant led a well publicized anti-homosexual crusade, prodding gays by the tens of thousands to join homo-sexual rights organizations. For many the highlights in entertainment of 1977 was the premier of George Lucus's Star Wars . Annie Hall received two oscars, one for Best Picture and the other went to Diane Keaton as Best Actress. Richard Dreyfuss received the third oscar for his spot in The Goodbye Girl . Happy Days was the top prime time show and Pulitzer Prize winning Roots was the most watched television program in history as it was viewed by some 130 million Americans. '77 saw the deaths of many great film stars: Sebastian Cabot 1597, joan Crawford 1747, Freddie Prinze 1251, Groucho Marx 1871, and Charlie Chaplin 1883. Many tears were shed for the King of Rock , Elvis Presley 1421. New Year's traditional band leader Guy Lombardo 1751 also died. Punk rock and disco gained much support but the best albums belonged to rock: Cheap Trick's ln Color and The Beatles' Love Songs . 1 one of the finest repacking ever 7 At Ranum, varsity football was 8-2, losing to Poudre 14-28 in District Playoffs. The boys soccer team was undefeated and AAA State Champions. Baseball, with a 17-3 record placed second in State. Girls Tennis received a League Title, with D'Ann Kimbrel, Pam Maes and janet Felts entering the State Tournament. In Wrestling Glenn Terada placed second in State at 132 lbs. and Don La Bella took fifth at 98 lbs. The japanese All-Stars met with the Skyline All-Stars and won 6-5, exchanging gifts and presenting both National Anthems. The melodrama Welcome Home Harry was presented by RHS drama department. The Yearbook was dedicated to Mrs. Bev Lilly and Mrs. Mary Hanko of the accounting office who came to Ranum in '73 and added a spirit to the school th ' ' ' ' I was taken to a teen-age mockery, would do. There were cheers, and fears, l and bitter yellow tears, and I couldn't get away. I look up to see, All these friends - staring at me. Listening to their muffled sighs- Dreamers - shuffling down the halls. I was taken to a teen-age mockery, just to see what I would do. There were peers, and jeers, and drafted Coors beer, and I couldn't get away . . . 'Til graduation. Q -fl? By: Mary Beaver

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,,P ' 5 , A 3 . 'fif.32ii... t . A .1 1, 2 mg... ,Q at ., A , .. ff' AL . Q ,, N ln 1976, we were caught in the many ways of junior high. Society seemed to evolve around school. Sports, school-gym dances, Soda Straw and the Disconnection on teen night - it was an awkward age. 1976 was a busy year. Everyone, especially Coloradoans, anxiously awaited the bicentennial when flags flew, parades marched, huge cherry pies were baked, fireworks echoed and the east coast was flooded with international mariners. Also in luly, twelve inches of rain fell in the narrow Big Thompson Canyon, causing the worst flood in Colorado's history - final death count: 139. The American people,.very apprehensive of .politicianspelected ,,,, li.mmy..Cart.er thirty-ninth President over Republican Gerald Ford. Fourteen year old Nadia Comaneci, Rumanian gymnast, stole the hearts of everyone as she received a perfect ten seven times at the '76 Montreal Olympics. No life was detected on Mars after two landings by Viking II. The Denver Nuggets joined the NBA, ending the ABA's three point bombs . Myster writer Agatha Christie i855 died as did Howard Hughes f70l, leaving behind him a legacy of turmoil and confusion. All in the Family , for its fifth consecutive season, was chosen the best in prime time television. Oscars went to Rocky as best picture and Peter Finch and Faye Dunaway for their performances in Network . A Star is Born fagainl this time Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson produce a hit album along with the hit movie. ll Music played a dominant role in our lives. Frampton Came Alive and grossed S50 million with his chart topper. Rock Star Tommy Bolin 1251 died. The best albums were Joni Mitchell's Hejira and Paul Simon's Still Crazy After All These Years . Ranum felt the 'spirit of 76' as its football team, with a 12-1 record, advanced to the State finals - a first for RHS. Gregg Jaeger, defensive back, received the coveted gold helmet award - the outstanding high school player of Colorado. In wrestling, Ranum had nine representatives at State with Terry Ariki receiving a first place and Rick Turco a second. The new District 50 Stadium was dedicated to graduates that had died while serving their country and community. There were 3,000 present at this RanumfWesty game. fNeed it be mentioned that the Raiders won?J RHS band participated in the Parada Del Sol in Phoenix. The money for this event was raised by sponsoring a football game between Ranum Teachers and Radio Station KHOW. The game was aired over the radio, final score KHOW 34 - Ranum 14. Charles Pelkey, ludelon Ruemping and Doug Davidson represented RHS on It's Academic against Cherry Creek and Denver North. The drama department presented Tom Sawyer and Splender in the Grass . Also in 1976, Ranum saw the retirement of Superintendent Mr. lver C. Ranum who had served the district for four decades. My Favorite English Teacher Why doth she look at me with that evil piercing eye? , V She is so cold and her blood soaks through when she ,jg A ,A if grades. - She wants of torture. Oh Why? . Doth she have no feelings? 9 Why does she forsake our GPA's? . .,.,., .15 She doth not care of fairness, oh why can't' I imply? She's like a vulture with red marker claws I ,, flying 'round above, waiting for her prey. But l won't! it i'i' 3, P I refuse! .1 . I' J She won't get the meat of me. ' 'Q t't S I'll pass this damn class if it's the last thing I do. M By: Lynn Bether t , . Q . ' 25 It ' , E V at 2 , Ittrri T- Z 1 rfz. 3 5 s ff . , .,,, ,L .2 2 1 ri 3: 1 . . , , 2 .E I . ,.,, , .... EXE e, . 5

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1978 THE DAWNING OF A NEW DECADE ln 1978 we were on our way up, experiencing the many new ways of high school, yet clinging desperately to our childhood. Friday nights were filled with parties, Twistburger and Burger King. Louise jay Brown was born in Oldham, England on july 25, the first test tube baby 914 died at The Peoples Temple in jonestown, Guyana, followers of Reverend jimmy jones. Californians approved proposition 13. The United Sates recognized Red China and Panama Canal treaties were finalized. The Catholics were disrupted as 1978 saw three Popes. The death penalty was declared unconstitutional by Colorado Supreme Court. A Pacific Southwest Airlines jetliner collided with a small Cessna over San Diego killing 144. The Denver Broncos were defeated by Dallas in the Superbowl. Three Americans were first to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a hot air balloon. The explosion of the Continental Oil Co. refinery in Commerce City was heard by many, Ranum graduate Ron DeHerrera was killed in this accident. The Movie Animal House was released creating a legend of john Baloushi. Saturday Night Fever and Grease also premiered. The Oscars went to The Deer Hunter as best picture and best actor and actress went to jane Fonda and jon Voight for their performances in Coming Home . ABC's Lavern and Shirley was rated as top choice on TV by Nielson. Disco seemed to dominate the music charts, the BeeGee's and their brother Andy Gibb played an important role. The best albums were: War of the Worlds , Bruce Springsteen's Darkness at the Edge of Town , The Rolling Stones' Some Girls and Neil Young's Comes a Time . To the relief of many District 50 educators, Dr. Armistead resigned his position of Superintendent. Miss Bonnie Pugh became Mrs. Bonnie Kershaw. The football team completed its season 3 and 8 with Anthony Heronema selected as All League Offensive Back and Tim Siegworth as All League Line Backer. Donna Hovorka and Pam Maes led the volleyball team through the second round of District Playoffs losing a close match to state - bound Brighton. The soccer team took its third Skyline championship with thirty-four consecutive wins. Girls Gymnastics had its best season ever, placing second in the League with Terri Baldi taking fifth in State on the balance beam and all conference in floor exercise. Boys Gymnastics finished 8 and 3 with Gregg Cohn and Ed Hass named All American . Coach Ryan led Girls swimming to the Skyline championship with a 12 and 1 record. Ranum wrestlers finished sixth in State and co-league champions with Don LaBella placing second in State. jeff Peterson made first string All - Skyline Golf team. Steve Schenbeck and Ed Gallegos achieved all conference in Cross Country. Psychology Club, sponsored by-Mr. Marcucci, was the largest at Ranum. Survir lndru Mirchandani was an exchange student from India. f'Alice in Wonderland was presented with Trina Pfertsh as Alice. Lance Nading qualified for the U.S. High School judo team placing second in his division in Honolulu, with sights on the 1980 Olympics. The Raider Band participated in the St. Patricks Day Parade. Ellen jaramillo, Kristin Mowrey and Marva Green were first violins in the All State Orchestra.