Lake Oswego High School - Lakers Log Yearbook (Lake Oswego, OR)

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A SB Counters Drunk Driving With Safe Ride Program The number one killer of teenagers continues to be alcohol related automobile accidents. Six teenagers a day, on the average, will die from motor vehicle crashes caused by drun-keness at the wheel and another 40,000 will be injured each year. Combining these statistics with the data compiled from a drug and alcohol survey indicating high usage among LO students, the ASB Cabinet instituted Safe Ride. This program offers students who are intoxicated, or whose ride is intoxicated, a free and confidential ride home on Friday and Saturday nights. Headed by Mike Bacon and Greg Dorsey, and Liz Dexter from Lakeridge, Safe Ride soon Safe Ride worker and 1985-86 Coordinator Jill Vessely answers an urgent call. gained widespread community support. Sixty to 70 students from LOHS and Lakeridge joined the effort. For insurance purposes, the program became an Explorer Scout Post. The Lake Grove Presbytarian Church provided a building and telephone. Clackamas County React donated CB's. Donations from the Lake Grove Lions, the Laker and Pacer clubs, and private individuals paid for the drivers’ gas and insurance. Don Potter and Don Mills served as advisors. ’’It’s been a great success, averaging 4-5 calls per night. It we've saved one life, or even prevented one accident, the whole program has been worth it,” commented Mike Bacon. Safe Ride I1)

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Cabinet Are The Leaders Of Leaders Lake Oswego is noted as a school of excellence. High academic standards, a large percentage of college-bound students, relatively few discipline problems, and a superb sports program all combine to support this reputation. Often overlooked, however, is the uniquely strong role student government plays at LOHS. In the past few years the ASB Cabinet has taken on a new image and a stronger role as a leadership organization both within the school and in the community. At school the Cabinet worked to increase positive interactions. Both students and faculty enjoyed competing against one another in the second Annual ASB sponsored Bowling Tournament. The Science + One'1 team carried off the winner's trophy — a broken bowling pin. On another day, colorful kites — one for each staff member and student at LOHS — filled the halls. Excited voices filled the air as people spotted their own and friends' kites. The Cabinet strengthened the organizational framework for the traditional Mayfete, keeping a tighter grip on the reins. Skits improved and participation increased for a truly successful celebration. The hand of student government reached out into the community to touch a broad spectrum of citizens with new programs. Safe Ride safely delivered drinking teens to their doorsteps; a Senior Citizen luncheon at Christmas cheered the hearts of LO's elderly; a blanket drive warmed Portland s homeless on cold nights; and Peer Teaching taught grade school kids how to say no” to peer pressure. Other established community programs such as the canned food and blood drive and Adopt-a-Family-for-Christmas continued. Because of the many strong programs planned and executed here, other schools have turned to LOHS for leadership training and advice. This year the cabinet presented sessions at state leadership workshop on how to run an effective meeting, peer teaching, how to survey your student body, and how to set up effective student drug and alcohol programs. Last summer LOHS was invited to present a workshop at the National Student Councils Workshop in Rhode Island. I guess you might say we are the leaders of leaders. Michael Bacon The ASB Cabinet stood on their heads tor the school. Lett to right: Craig Fleischman (Treasurer), Greg Dorsey (Secretary), Paul Krill (Rally Coordinator), Beau Harlan (Business Manager), Mi- chelle Boring (Social Coordinator), Michael Bacon (President), Julie Baker (Clubs and Commit- tees), Phil O’Shaughnessy (Vice President). 18 ASB Cabinet

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OFFICERS Seniors Gulp, we’re almost out of herel — Secretary Guzzler Greg Gabler, Super Big Gulp leaders, President Mark Jarman and So-Co Kevin Sundholm, and Big Gulp Vice-President Matt Bacon. Still at the local AM PM Mini Market Is Thirsty-Two Ouncer Treasurer John Bullock. Juniors Leaders of all directions — Looking in a southeasterly direction is Secretary Lori Bullock, looking off in his own direction is Treasurer Andrew Burke, looking in a southwesterly direction is So-Co Tina Blodgett, looking in no direction at all is Vice-President Brett Spo-sito, and looking conservatively to the east is President Andrew Ragen. Sophomores A well anchored, close-knit group — Treasurer Adam Mishaga, Secretary Susan Nicholas, President Warren Beymer, So-Co Angie Spear, and Vice-President Melinda Tontz. Freshmen Growing roots — President Robert Metje, Secretary Aliko Ban, So-Co Kris Barker, Vice-President Markland Fountain, and Treasurer Josh Reynolds. 20 Class Officers