Kennedy High School - Profiles Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

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Squashmore strife iny. Shy. Innocent. Words associated with sophomores. They were new in the game of high school. Maybe too new and naive for their own good. They had yet to understand the stresses, anxieties, and hassles of being underclassmen. First, the squashmore had to get used to a new school. Soon they discovered that there wasn’t a fourth floor, swimming pool, or recess period. After wandering around the circle .. again and again ... they also realized that seniors don’t always tell the truth. Required health and phy. ed. were endured along with lunchroom food and the embarrassment of riding the bus home. Then came the additional hardships of giving up lunch-boxes. smurf folders, and Flintstone chewables. as well as after-school specials. Having Dad be the chaffeur for evening activities wasn't all that new. but sharing a date with him was. Beliefs in Santa Claus and the tooth fairy crumbled under the taunts and teasing of upperclassmen. The final blow came when it was discovered that trick-or-treating wasn’t registered as a fall sport. Sophomores did have a lew redeeming qualities. They brought a wide-eyed innocence to Kennedy. A sort of naive outlook on things. For all their faults, squashmores were a refreshing change from the streetwise seniors. But they were ... sophomores ... with a lot to learn before becoming the respected juniors and glorified seniors they looked up to ... literally. Top right: Alter a long and stressful day ot high school, sophomore Jody Sturgeon makes sore she's a sleep by her 8:30 bedtime. Above: A sophomore's view goes no further than senior football player Tony Olson's well-defined chest. 24 Squashmore

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 ere was your big chance. You had a date with the guy or girl of your dreams. All you had to do was jt the questionaire right — |hat every answer matched special guy or girl’s fonse. The computer would do the rest. With the help of a few prayers and a little luck, being matched up with the perfect date should be no problem. But somehow, somewhere, something went wrong — very wrong Was it a computer screw-up or do opposites really attract? Programming the imperfect date Above: The results are in The waiting is over. Senior Heidi Orvotd prays for a minute as she wonders what he's realty tike. Would he wear the headphones on dates? Would Mommy and Daddy approve of him? Even though there's nethmg good in everyone — maybe he's first not her type. As for her date, firntor Mike Gilbertson, he's not interested m the heaven-sent type headphones and halo's just don't mix What would the guys think? Would her harp fit on the back of his Harley? AH they can do is wait and see — bringing an anget down to earth could be interesting Above: The scholar and the sociah er This combination makes for an interesting couple Heavily into his books, tumor Mike Grondaht barely takes a minute from his studies to check-out his new date, senior Kathy Johnson. Was it true? A real girl? The confident scholar Mike, was a little nervous about this girl business. How would he balance girls and grades? Maybe dating was ust not for him As for Kathy, she's taking the Situation as a true challenge Seeing that he's interested only in his studies. Kathy tries a d tferent angle: he could do her homework Pushing Mike into this clever scheme will test Kathy's power of persuasion Computer Romance 23

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Left: Wary of taitgaters, sophomore Scott Laurent patiently waits tor after school traffic to clear Below: What? You need help? sneers Geometry teacher Ted VanKempen. with a menacing grin. Lower left: After a little friendly persuasion from towering seniors Paul Moe and Larry Smith, sweet-faced squastimores Juke Aga and Ricky Hill whimper. What? Your bench?! Oh ... sorry.