Jefferson High School - Revolution Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

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spare time Setting their sights on fun H unters roamed into school after a weekend hunting spree: challenge, excitement, and getting outdoors were characteristic of the stories they told about their experiences. Each hunter was introduced to the sport in a similiar fashion. “You slowly work your way up,” said Scott Skansberg. Boys 7 or 8 started out trailing Dad’s heels, then the animal. Grouse hunting was popular for the first expedition. More experienced hunters went after duck, deer, and even elk or moose. Duluth and Louisville Swamp were favored hunting spots. Students hunted at least twice a season. It was an expensive hobby. Licenses ranged from $7 for small game to $11 for deer. Equipment started at $150 for a bow and a dozen arrows and went to $250 for a rifle. Deer hunters spent an additional $150 for a camouflage outfit complete with shirt, pants, hat, and face paint. Most hunters were out at 6 a.m. and stayed out until sundown. “When you’re out there hunting, you think a lot, work a lot, and do a lot,” said Skansberg. “You’ve got your mind set to out-smart an animal.” “The actual thing of the dying isn’t too neat,” added Dan Mickus. Hunters were reproached for their sport, but they felt it was no different than meat killed for the dinner table, except they did it themselves. Zoo hunting» 19

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Jags visit the animals P hinolophus hipposideros and Delphinus delphis, otherwise known as the bat and the dolphin, were just two of the animal species found at the Minnesota Zoological Gardens. Visiting the zoo provided an alternative to the common-place movies and trips to MacDonald’s. There, lions, tigers, and beluga whales replaced the every-day sights of Bloomington. Despite the 20-minute drive, students welcomed the change of pace. Unlike conventional zoos, animals were housed in a variety of ways that attempted to recreate their natural habitats. “This zoo is no ordinary zoo,” said Lisa Bastyr. Visitors could watch the animals outdoors from the monorail at a cost of $4 for the first two hours and $2 for each additional hour. They could also follow the trails. The animals were securely fenced, so there was no danger to the people. During the colder months, students observed the wildlife from the 10 miles of cross-country ski trails or went indoors to warm up while looking at the tropical animals. Many shows featuring dolphins, whales, monkeys, and various other creatures were also offered. The zoo was located 10 miles south of the Cedar Ave. Bridge. Cost for admission was $3 for ages 17-61 and $1.50 for ages 12-16. Parking was $5 for buses, $1 for cars. Animals occupy

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Minestrone, macaroni, ravioli, aux crevettes. Caramella in a pedela, avocado, vinaigrette. This was not the recipe for Italian goulash, rather they were the first lines to the theme song for Scapino!, the 1981 spring play presented by the Jefferson Theatre Company. This farce, directed by Warren Magnuson, was set in a cafe in Naples, Italy. In this cafe worked a waitress (Debbie Briest), a head waiter (Jim Schoch), and two singing waiters (Jim Hanson and Brad Schiel). The workers were bothered by a bum named Carlo (Tim Pesola), who liked to interrupt conversations with tales of mermaids. Carlo also helped the audience participate in the play by talking to them. The show centered around Scapino (Bob Hoyt), a con man who “arranged things” for a few bucks, or lira, and his friends, Sylvestro (Scott Silverman), Ottavio (Dave Hodnefield), and Leandro (Mark Koch). According to Hoyt, “The whole show was like an overblown soap opera.” “It was a challenge,” said Hoyt, “You had so much to do and remember. If you had your accent, you were so busy remembering your lines or your blocking that you’d lose it. It was a lot of hard work, but it paid off, and I learned a lot.” 20Scapino