Kennedy High School - Profiles Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

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of a senior Senior guy ... Yes. all the agony and suffering were worth it. Because after all was said and done. you made it. You'd ridden the bus. You'd suffered through the homework and the PSAT's. You'd even managed to lose your parents trust. And then you were ... a senior. When you were a senior. Junior guy you could take any class you wanted. And do however you wanted in it. Senior year was when you stopped trusting your parents. You finalized college plans. You found comfort and security in your own group of friends, or with a steady date. And you had prom and graduation to look forward to. Sure, you had your own special assignments. Like having your senior pictures taken, and ordering your graduation announcements. But these were no longer the maturation process. They were adult functions. Because you were an adult. You had arrived. You were the fittest, and you had survived. And that was what the evolution process was all about. Becoming the best. Becoming ... a senior. Soph guy •tier jacket, keys, and style I otp complete the package of senior guy. The mature and phisticated Kevin Sundem has wd hi$ senior year to be the most yet. Sports, job. and hod keep turn running, not to Mhon an active social life. Jtr that he finally has a car. hte becomes tar easier to manage Kevin, as a senior, has abandoned the old uniform of jeans and a t-shirt for the more classic sweater and oxford. He has traded m the grungy tennis shoes (that mom hates) tor deck shoes Kevin has come to reahze the importance of a casual wardrobe with style. Well, he's advanced from the sophomore stage But not much! Clad in faded blue jeans, a t-shirt, and an old jacket, you might say Dave Rotfers lacks class. Not quite to the top of the status ladder. Dave still amuses himself by blowing bubbles, although he has ditched his trike in favor of a higher form of transportation — a moped. Still with the remnants of junior high, sophomore Matt Allen displays immaturity as he sits on hts trike The complexity of getting his lollipop from under his shoe mav be too touch to handle and a problem for Mom to solve Obviously Malt has no taste in fashion, and considering the subject ot girls what's a girl??? Evobtion 29

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The evolution it had to come. There could be no getting around it. That beautiful process by which the lowest of life forms gradually develops into the advanced, the superior, the sublime. It was ... the evolution of a senior. No. those wonderful beings — the seniors — were not born perfect. They had to rise slowly through the murk and slime. Even they were once ... common sophomores. It wasn't as easy as it sounded. Sophomores were forced to go through grueling processes known as health” and Phy. Ed. 10.” Unable to drive, they faced the grim prospects of daily bus rides and chaperoned dates. But even after that, they were not complete. For then, they were ... the juniors. Juniors had an equally difficult conditioning procedure. Colleges were watching. After a hard week of serious study, the junior discovered weekends.Jhat meant parties. And that meant trouble. They lost their parents’ trust and their own sense of dignity. Along with a little bit of childhood innocence. ... but it was worth it ... Senior girl Appropriately dressed m her darhng dress that bares her knees. our ptgiatled sophomore Joan Stevens looks as cute as a button. Not yet ready to tackle her complex history of biology. Joan chooses instead a nice bedtime story which she reads to her constant companion — her Cabbage Patch doll. Having finally progressed past that hopeless sophomore year. Amy Smith sits confidently over a pile of books. She becomes very studious realizing that the junior year is very important where grades are concerned. But what is Amy studying? The latest issue of Vogue? The fashion-conscious junior must know what's hot and what's not. Planning to move into a now phase of hfe. the senior girl looks forward to the future. Brenda Lysholm anticipates what she will be doing next as she looks through a college handbook. She has become more responsible, realizing that soon she will be on her own. Since this year is the last of high school for her. schootwork tends to slide — favor of a social life She a busy running to games aid activities, and devoting time v her job. which doesn't leave mu time to spare. Brenda, in her Argyle swearer and wool skirt, abandons t) e fashion fads of juniors and become more of an indiv du ' 28 Evolution

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Sweet dreams kay. guys — confession time. When the lights went out. who did you dream about? Were your dreams earthly visions of your best friend's cousin, the chem student assistant, and the counter girl at Mac-and-Don's? Or were they Technicolor fantasies, star-cast with Christie Brinkley. Heather Locklear, and Jessica Lange? Whoever she was. she had those special qualities that made her dream material. Like a body. First, were all the parts there? And in what condition were they? It didn’t mean you were perverse. You just appreciated human anatomy. Besides, you cared about her mind. too. She had to at least have one. You had to bring her home sometime. And personality was important. She had to be fun to be with. Friendly. Nice. And a firm believer in dutch dates. And then, there was packaging. You liked having them all wrapped up in pretty clothes, with a gorgeous smile on top. Girls like that weren't hard to find. You just had to close your eyes ... and dream. O o o o o Above left: There's nothing better than a home-cooked meat, especially when the cook is as pretty as Wendy Berg Dave awaits the delicious meat prepared by Wendy as she serves it up with spice and a smile. Above center: Monday night football may not be your idea of the perfect date, but Janae Brekke displays her sportsmanship as she sits in Dave's arms and feeds him popcorn. His smile makes it an worthwhile. Above right: As Dave admires Cmdy Roger's appearance, he looks forward to their plans for a romantic evening. When a dress and a suit are required, you know you're in for something special. Right: All tucked in. Dave Christensen dreams of the perfect girl. Besides the obvious, charm and class are essentials. Many of you would prefer to stay in bed and dream rather than get up to face reality. 30 Sweet Dreams