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

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WHAT'S UP DOWN UNDER? Senior Jill Krogseth stands in front of the famous Opera House on her last day in Sydney, Australia. Jill spent eight weeks of her summer living with two different families and learning about the Australian culture of kangaroos and koalas. LEARNING TO FLY For some, summer included fun-filled adventures to the lush tropics of Hawaii. Sophomore Chele Morley experienced what the crystal waters and invitingly open skies had to offer from a unique perspective by going up in the parasail seen here. “I had a swell summer in the happening place, Chico, California. I think I'd like to return.” - Sophomore Joe Santana “It was fast. Real fast. Too fast to remember just one part ... it was all great.” - Senior Sarah Colby “My summer was the summer of one toenail and the jingle- jingle. Of new experiences, fantastic fun with friends, and far too many hours working.” - Senior Amy Young TOUR DE FRANCE Senior Katie Nagy spent her summer touring France (but not on a bike) and making new friends. Living in France for a summer gave her the opportunity to put to use years of french lessons as well as absorb herself in the french culture including historical monuments and gourmet food. HAPPY CAMPERS As the smiles on the faces of seniors Craig O'Connell, Tracie Waldram, and Susan Torrey show, friends are what it’s all about. Whether the summer was spent in far-away lands or right here at home, sun, fun, and friends were what made it all worthwhile.

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The sunny spring days had been beckoning from outside classroom windows. By the time the students were allowed to enjoy the new green days, the air was saturated with sun and the earth radiated warmth; foreign after the bitter, grey days of winter. Finally, The Day came. The doors opened. It was finally June, and the students tumbled out of the school relieved and ready to meet the summer vacation head on. After nine months of hard work, three months of sun, friends, and relaxation sounded mighty pleasing. LZ AN INTERNATIONAL SPORT Juniors Kristan Lowe and Tobie Wood traveled to China to represent the U.S.A. in an international basketball exchange. They enjoyed their stay and found plenty of time to explore the foreign land between games and practices. WHEN EAST MEETS WEST Senior Joellen Gorg spent her summer as well as her entire junior year in Japan. Upon her return to Lake Oswego, Joellen noted that she had become almost more familiar and comfortable with the Japanese culture than her native American one. SWEET SUMMERTIME Students Find Out What a Wonderful World It Really Is Ahhh ... Summer. The word vacation is enough to put a smile on every student's face. The ultimate vacation for a student is summer. There is nothing better than resting and playing in the sun, having no deadlines, and spending time with good friends. When the last final exam was completed and the last locker shut, the student body bolted out the door to receive the summer with open arms. Everyone soon found out, however, that summer vacations involve more than just relaxation. Some found jobs at swim parks, yogurt and ice cream shops, supermarkets, and in gardens across Lake Oswego. Money was saved for the colleges whose pamphlets cluttered the bedroom floors of many seniors and juniors. Others attended the dreaded summer school held at Lakeridge, and others, still, went on exciting trips. Senior Steve Grapel and others went to Europe and Hawaii and RED AS A POWER COLOR Jorge Zamora and Chelsea Marsh, also seniors, visited Costa Rica. Other students went to such exciting places as Canada, the Orient, and many of our own 50 states. For those who did stay in Lake Oswego, however, all was not lost. Frequent trips to Portland and the beach were a must. When nothing seemed to be going on, Powers Park on the river, the lawns of Lewis Clark College, and an old, haunted house in Dunthorpe were favorite meeting places. Swimming in the lake, despite its many microorganisms, was also a possibility. But the summer was short — too short. The days grew shorter and busier and school was right around the corner. Daily doubles began for the many athletes, and sweaters were needed in the evening. Although everyone wished summer could have lasted forever, school was inevitable. ee Senior Alex Orloff got out of school a week and a half before everyone else in order to travel to Russia with his father. While his father worked, Alex toured cities with a graduate student, visiting such historical sites as the Kremlin Building, seen here.

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8:10 a.m. Voices echoed in the freshly painted halls for the first time in months. Nine hundred and fifty-two students returned to the high school for another year of intellectual endeavors. The freshmen were apprehensive, unsure of what was to come. Where is my locker? Room 15? they asked. The seniors confidently entered the school ready to enjoy their last year of L.O. education while they were a little tired after TPing the oak tree the previous night. The sophomores and juniors acted as old-timers as they expertly fought their way through the lunch crowd. No matter which class, it was kind of nice to be back in the groove. WHO'S THAT GUY? Our very own Mr. Smith did not know much Biology at the Welcome Back Assembly. He was part of the faculty skit which pantomimed and lypsynched to the song “What a Wonderful World.” 12 Student Life IHE RETURN OF THE ALARM CLOCK Special Activities Ease Lakers Into School Despite the fact that the students were packed into the bleachers like a can of sardines, a very positive and optomistic feeling was being generated. ASB President Brian Zindel and Principal Earl Ingle both agreed in their speeches that the school year was going to be GREAT because of our GREAT student body. The man who perhaps generated the greatest feeling from the crowd was new history teacher and head football coach Gery Weber. Originally he was to talk about that night’s football game against Oregon City. Instead, he praised the student body as the best in the state of Oregon and was so impressed with the rally’s dedication and hard work that he asked the student body to give the rally a standing ‘O’. I wouldn't be here if I didn’t want to be,” Weber told the crowd. “His speech was the best part of the assembly because it was sincere and impromptu. It was really from the THREE’S COMPANY heart,” said freshman Krissy Taylor. Besides the Welcome Back Assembly, there were many other activities hearalding the Lakers return to school. August 22nd brought Daily Doubles - the beginning of sports - for many students. “Daily Doubles always represents the end of summer and the beginning of school for me,” said senior soccer player Maureen Kelly. Also many Lakers attended the 2nd annual Laker Pride BBQ. “The weather was HOT and muggy and the food was good because it was cold,” said senior Aaron Vanderbilt. Croissants and fruit salad were served to the senior women and freshmen girls at the annual Big Sister Brunch, which was put on by the varsity rally. “The Brunch is a really nice idea,” said freshman Corrie Bergeron. Then, despite most students wishes, school began, and with it came early mornings, homework and school lunches. Seniors Phuong Hart, Becky Lear, and Amy Scotty look forward to their last year of high school. They were joined in their anticipation of graduation with the 278 other members of the class of 1989. er 1X d 2°