Kennedy High School - Profiles Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

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Right: With his muscles taut and his mental concentration complete, tumor gymnast Jett Jones works on perfecting his form lor a V-seat position on the parallel bars. m here’s a fine line that separates those who do accomplish something from those who only try. Some students only come close to reaching their goals. Coming close counts, of course, but in the end it doesn't really mean too much. That’s because nobody remembers those who also ran. People do remember those who ran and won, those who made their mark, however that mark was to be made. What made the difference most times between trying to do something, and actually doing it, was the level of preparation a person had achieved along the way. That preparation involved mental and physical strains that had to be met and mastered. That’s where the talking stopped and the work began; once you had set your goal, and were willing to take the risks involved, you had to get yourself ready to prove yourself. Above: His preparations tor pounds. Wrestler Justin Above: Long before testing begins, the week's meet have meant Birkelo checks the scale Carl Mooney helps his Analysis keeping his weight to 105 with Coach Dave Arens. students with a formula review. The talk stops; the work begins 6

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Making your mark' Above: Hie log tightanod up during a hard-fought soccer contest To avoid the risk of a pulled muscle, Darren endures the heat of the school’s whirlpool after the game. Left Most frustrating of all is the risk Darren takes of being turned down for a date by Dawn Jefferson. 5

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Loft: Tight muscle control gives Mike Boeser the edge as he holds a back levor. Below: Preparation for that night's game for Darren Wolke starts with clearing his mind. Below right: For Sandi Smith, a Top Ten student, tho search for the right answer never ends. Left: The effects of game pressure are felt long beforo the game even begins for junior Scott Olson. Prior to his Friday night on tho basketball court. Scott withdraws for a few moments of stretching out his muscles and clearing out his mind. When the ref's whistle blows. Scott will be ready. Above: Before they ever went on with a show, the JBs knew they'd face many hours of practice. There will be many hoarse voices and sore feet by the end of this rehearsal. That was part of the price they'd pay for show business perfection.