Lake Stevens High School - Pilchuck Yearbook (Lake Stevens, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1969 volume:

I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. John F. Kennedy We live in an era of vastness. Modern man is continually buffeted by the bits and pieces of social flotsam which constitute living in our time. In the midst of the smoke created by our cultural explosion stands a very battered and beaten figure — the solitary individual who fears be- coming lost in a shuffle of nowhere men. Today's individual fights a constant battle against the loss of his own identity, and the only weapon he carries is his will to remain singular: an I instead of a We. The graduating senior is but another in- dividual who must enter a depersonalized society. High School is in many ways a fantasy. Its door open widely to those of us who would enter, and for three lovely years we are entertained with the idea of our own singularity. Counselors advise us, teachers enlighten us, administrators punish us, and all the attention seems to create the illusion of importance. In high school everyone is an individual. You walk down hallways, go to football games, or just sit in the classroom, and everyone seems to be doing his own thing. A person may not win at a single thing in high school, but at least he is recognized for having tried. The quest for individuality is to some a contest, or feat of endurance. Each act we perform in high school finds its signifi- cance in the will to be seen by others as a separate entity, whether we be a fast track man, a student leader, or a top scholar. The graduating senior strongly senses his own individuality, and that of the people 4 around him. This feeling goes beyond people to mere things—from the remem- brance of a locker used during sophomore year, to the ruts in the stairways which my feet helped to create. But when the graduating senior puts on his cap and gown, he leaves the high school world behind him forever. To the countless individuals who follow him he is a name used in the past tense, or a tiny picture in the main hall, each quite insignificant to those students of the future. 5 The individual leaving high school is faced with an entirely new set of cir- cumstances. The days of knowing every- one by his first name quickly disappear. Everything in today's society seems to revolve around speed , cars are made faster, freeways are made longer and airplanes are made to travel faster than the speed of sound. The entire country seems to be involved in a wild chase to the end of some imaginary rainbow. Our many ways of cataloguing people show the desire to turn individuals into numbers: social security numbers, draft status, number allowed in a parti- 6 cular bomb shelter, credit card numbers, telephone numbers, bank account num- bers, and on and on. The advent of the computer has created a new slogan for all men to heed: Do not bend, spindle, fold, or mutilate. The average person today is in a head long rush toward tomorrow, and never gives a thought to that which is happening today, this moment, this sec- ond. Nearly every day of his productive life, from the time he leaves his prefab- ricated home in the morning until he crawls back into bed at night, a pattern is followed which rarely alters. The 7 human being in today’s society is a frantically whirling wheel enmeshed in a huge machine of wheels, each raising a certain amount of wind but accom- plishing little toward its own fulfill- ment. And so the cold bucket of water is thrown on the fledgling who has left the high school nest. Reactions to this shock vary. Many view their new regimentation as a price which must be paid for the right to breathe. This person accepts the premise that he is but a small wheel in a great machine, and denies any right to determine his own destiny. There is a growing number in our society who react to cold water vio- lently. The college student who rebels A Planned Community 8 against a society he had no hand in creating often reacts violently in places like Columbia and Berkeley. The young Negro who senses his loss of identity during three hundred years of white supremacy often reacts violently in places like Harlem and Watts. Some- thing important is being said in all this: My life is worthless because to society I am worthless. I will not stand for it. The high school graduate should first look within himself and discover who he is. He must tell himself that this es- sence of individuality, whatever its im- portance to society, will never be des- troyed by that society. The times in which we live are frus- trating, slightly awesome, and yet very 9 much exciting. It is a time when we are raising questions which no one has ever dared to ask before. Society is being reevaluated clear to its foundations; to do this requires individuals who are willing to know themselves. The under- lying hope for this annual is that it will help to fulfill this necessity by recalling to the mind of the reader those days which were simpler, and much less hectic. That is our hope. n DEDICATION The dedication of an annual. To some it may not seem like such an important thing-maybe even something which should be left out of the book altogether. But to Seniors it represents a wide array of emotions which, perhaps, never be- come more verbal than on this very page. This dedication means the sharing of a success with someone we have greatly respected during our three years in high school. It represents a thank-you from people to whom it may never have occured to say those words just for the simple gift of being taught. He has often been heard to say You may hate me for it, but none of you can get out of this school without first having passed my class. Most of us feel we have bene- fited from that simple necessity. There- fore the Class of 1969 dedicates its annual to our teacher and friend, Mr. Bob Estes. 12 I wish to congratulate the graduates of the Class of 1969. You are going forth into a world of many problems. The complex society of today requires an educated and well-informed citizenry. We hope that you have made the most of your oppor- tunity to get a basic education. However, your need for education does not cease now. It will continue throughout the rest of your life. We hope that you will do your utmost to develop your talents as an individual and as a contributor to the society in which you live. 13 I want to extend my best wishes to the class of 1969 and to com- mend you for your achievements and your contribution to Lake Stevens High School. I sincerely hope you continue your training in order that you may make more worthwhile contributions to society at the same time you help yourself. May the future see the fulfillment of your expectations. 16 Superintendent of Schools Administration SCHOOL BOARD, from right: Mr. Coleman, Mr. Bargreen, Mr. Roalson, Mrs. Steadman, Mr. Oates, Mr. Larson (Business Manager). Collings Miller Supervisor of Non-Certified Employees Mr. Ayers U.S. History Economics Mrs. Barron Spanish Mr. Grandy Business Education Miss Byers Art Mr. Fish Biology Mr. Bryant English. Biology Mr. Estes Geometry, World Problems Mr. Howell Agriculture Mr. Leatherman English, Speech Mr. Leonard English, U.S. World History 20 Mr. Morgan Social Sciences Mr. Tutlis Choir, Counseling Mrs. O'Rourke Junior English Counseling Mr. Mose Boys1 P. E. . World History Mrs. Morgan Home Economics 21 Miss Tannehill Business Education Mrs. Reeder Girls P.E.. English Mrs. Smith Assistant Secretary Miss Seiffert French, 'typing Mr. Stultz Senior English Mrs. Larson Secretary Mr. Whitsell Shop NICK AGOSTINELLI KEVIN AMES SENIORS CLASS OF 1969 CLIFF BAKER LINDA BAKKER 24 NANCY BORCHGREVINK RICK BROCK CYNTHIA BROWN DENNIS BROWN SANDY BROWN ANGLIE BUCKLEY LYNN BUCKNER SUE BUNTON 25 DAVE CRITCHFIELD DEAN DAVIES KARI BURFITT DEBRA BUTTKE LINDA BUTZER JUDY COLLIERS NEAL DAVIES PEGGY DeWALD GARY DIGGINS 26 BILL D INU IS NANCY DOREMUS JIM DUTCHER KEN DYKSTRA GREG EGELSTAD GENE ERICKSON KAREN EVANS CAROL FAGAN NANCY FINTZ 27 DEBBIE FITZHUGH VICKI FORSLUND LYNNETTE FRAZEE LARRY FRENCH MARCIE GALYEAN TED GOODSON SUE GRAINGER A LYSE GRINNEL 29 KATHY JACOBSON SUE JENSEN BARBARA JEWELL 30 TIMOTHY JOHNSON WENDY JOHNSON SANDY JOHNSTON 31 CLV DON JUBB MARGARET JUBIE LORRAINE KALLICOTT KAREN KEEZER WAYNE KOFFLER ROBERT LACEY STAN LACY TOM LAKEY KAREN LARSEN GARY LARSON GLEN LASLEY JACK LERVICK MARY LONG CURT LUNDQUI8T STEVE LUNDQUIST CINDY LUNDVALL 33 SUE MALMSTEAD VERONICA McCLURE CINDY McDANIEL DALE MENZIES CHUCK MEYER LAURA MILLER SCOTT MINSHULL BILL MITCHELL ROSEMARY MOEN 34 MIKE MORRISON STEVE NELSON CANDY McQUARRIE RON NEWMAN DAN NIMAN PAULINE NOBLE CAROL NOGALES PHYLLIS ORR BURNIE PALMER 35 GARY PARDEE TOM POSEY RENA POTTS KAREN POUND CHARI PR ECHT LAVERNE QUEEN KATHY REBBE CINDY REN 36 JIM RICHARDSON TERRY ROALSON DELORES SKEWS RICK SKODA PAT RHEINHOLD JIM RICHARDSON LYNDA SANTEFORD KAREN SCHUBERG 37 ROBERT SKUCY CLAUDIA SMITH CHUCK SNOW JIM STODDER PHILLIP THOMPSON STEVE TOMLINSON JILL SWANEY GORDON TAYLOR 38 JAKE TROLL CATHY VER LINDA 39 S. Alford L. Anderson P. Baird R. Barrons F. Barrett R. Bauer T. Bauman P. Bayley S. Beirle President: Cary Gillet JUNIORS CLASS OF 1970 P. Christensen B. Christman G. Clark L. Cox J. Dalton C. Daniels Vice-President: Wes Olson M. Dastous D. Dolphin G. Eastman N. Eklund J. Eylander J. Fenner R. Finkbonner D. Fowler J. Elsbree L. Erickson V. Erickson D. Eyelander B. Freilinger P. Fuller C. Gillet B. Glover M. Clark D. Clememtson V. Colliers K. Hamilton D. Hanson L. Hanson J. Hart k -37 L. Granfors L. Graveson D. Gross S. Hagglund M. Hallinger G. Helseth C. Helvey J. Henderson V. Henderson P. Hilmer D. Hohn Treasurer: Rita Urbick D. Keezer G. Kelly C. Kennaugh S. Kessler B. Klein V4 S. Klett C. Landre L. Larson E. Lasley L. Llewllyn M. Lougheed S. Lynch T. C. Secretary: Diane Swaney Mattson McClure J. McDaniels J. Olson R. Olson W. Olson R. Oman B. Owens B. Pardee C. Pearson S. Perry A. Posey J. Postma K. Provazek K. Rebbe T. Ren K. Richardson B. Robinson R. Rodgers B. Savinski J. Scharzmiller D. Scott B. Smith C. Smith S. Smith S. Stamey J. Stegriy 44 R. Tate M. Thomas A. Thompson M. Thompson B. Thrash J. Tomlinson T. Tupper R. Urbick D. Wahl Not pictured: P. Steinbaugh C. Stole G. Stormo T. Stribling D. Swaney T. Drake B. Home R. Morrison A. Schuberg J. Stine C. Thompson B. Weis D. Wentz S. Wicklund D. Williams L. Wilson S. Wilson D. Ziolkouski 45 C. Ames D. Amos D. Anderson R. Anderson R. Atkinson B. Batcheldor D. Bean S. Beck D. Belzer J. Bernethy G. Blacken J. Blair D. Bloomquist L. Bolyard R. Bolyard L. Bostwick SOPHOMORES CLASS OF 1971 President John Provazek T. Bowlin J. Brinster R. Brock R. Brooks M. Brown K. Browning R. Bruce P. Buckley T. Budge B. Bumgarner D Bunch R. Cannon M. Cant S. Carey D. Christenson P. Cleminson Vice-President: Annette Davies R. Cleveland P. Clupht L. Cota P. Crosson A. Davies G. Davis J. Davis K. Dawson K. Downing R. Dykstra V. Eastman J. Eberly M. Eigenbrode C. Ei sen man D. Eylander J. Fagerlie P. Faith K. Fine K. Finkbonner V. Fraser A. Gamble W. Ganey C. Gann J. Giddings D. Gilbertson D. Gilligan E. Gissberg C. Glover M. Good son P. Grainger R. Granger G. Grewing Treasurer: Dale Schwarzmiller 47 G. Griffin T. Haas E. Hamilton J. Hargitt C. Hart J. Haugen J. Hawkins H. Heath K. Henderson S. Hisey M. Hoefer S. Hohn 48 L. Kurtzenakcer S. Lacy K. Lakey R. Lalonde R. Larson R. Larson H. Lasley W. Lefler L. Lian N. Lindstrand 49 C. Peterson L. Peterson R. Peterson D. Post M. Posts D. Prather J. Provazek A. Provo R. Sanders L. Sather H. Schellenberger D. Schwarzmiller J. Shea P. Skews L. Skoda D. Smith M. Spoor J. Stegriy L. Stodder K. Stole E. Stormo P. Strand J. Rasberry D. Reed S. Rise D. Roald son R. Roalson D. Rose 50 T. Stratton B. Stribling G. Sullivan M. Tate V. Taylor D. Thomas B. Traw J. Tupper J. Urbick C. Wagner E. Wagner B. Weis C. Whitsell R. Wicklund D. Wilson D. Wold R. Wolfe Academics 53 ACADEMICS—stifling and stimulating—good teachers—English themes—logarithms— concentration—boredom—faculty meetings— Mr. Lnnphere—sleeping heads on desks— indifference—ink blots in Psych—encountering the unavoidable—Mr. Estes and Mr. Stultz— Sophomore girls in gym shorts—boys baking cakes—Mr. Whitsell's building blocks— counseling and being counseled—what?—papier mache and paint—sex education—typewriters and business machines—college choices— bewildering courses—easy A's—assistantships— day to day—week to week—year to year— graduation. 54 Football—a bone cracking experience in violence for all who participate. It's 20th Century America's version of gladitorial combat. Opposing forces batter each other on an elongated rectangle of beat up grass, chalk, and mud. The romance of football: attempting to publically destroy a foe under the diffused brightness of the field lights. Football is the greatest of all our spectator sports. Everyone on the sidelines and in the grandstands plays his imaginary part. Shouting at the referees has nearly be- come a tradition. Many football watchers are content sim- ply to pace the sidelines or join in the songs and yells. Football players gain a sense of fulfillment from the game. They have experienced the sweetness of victory and the emptiness of defeat. They have pushed their bodies to the point of painful exhaustion and yet survived to feel the same thing the next week. Those who participate in a football game realize they have come to know themselves just a little bit bet- ter. That in itself is not an easy thing to come by. SEASON RECORD Monroe-Lake 27-7 Lake-Mt. Vernon 13-13 Ferndale-Lake 14-7 Oak Harbor-Lake 21-20 Lake-Anacortes 26-12 Burlington-Lake 25-0 Lake-Arlington 7-0 Sedro Woolley-Lake 26-7 Marysville-Lake 13-12 Snohomish-Lake 24-0 61 The growth Lake Stevens has known during the past year has extended to many areas throughout our school. One such indication of growth was the addition of another sport to the year's athletic calendar - Cross Country. When this rather strange sounding activity made its debut here last fall, few people really understood exactly what it entailed. Unfor- tunately, Cross Country did not involve a large spectator turnout, and interest in it was largely restricted to the competitors themselves. Many high school students did not even know who our Cross Country heroes were until the fall awards assembly. To excel in Cross Country the individual must have the stamina to turn out in often adverse weather conditions, and develop the same en- durance and physical ability as a long distance runner. Cross Country running requires a specialized sort of athlete, and Lake Stevens was ably represented this year. Many athletic activities are nothing more than a personal contest between oneself and a respected foe. In no sport does this contact become more apparent than in wrestling. A wrestler does not have to concern himself with handing a ball off to the right person, or run- ning the right play at the proper time. Every bone, muscle, and tendon of the wrestler is intent upon one thing—the equally straining body of the opposing wrestler. A wrestler must have the courage to face an adversary alone, in a test of his own strength and ability. Wrestling 64 Basketball At the insistence of the Northwest AA League, our Lake Stevens High School basketball squad was forced to swallow a very bitter pill—the fact that a tradition of winning seasons does not necessarily guarantee a winning season every year. The emergence of the Vikings into a much tougher league, a relatively young group of ball players, and the usual quantity of bad luck all combined to make it the first losing season Lake Stevens has suffered in a long time. Despite the dismal win-loss record, many felt the season was far from a complete failure. Those who attended the games were excited to see Lake Stevens finally playing powerhouse teams like Burlington and Snohomish. On the part of the players there was the gaining of much needed practical knowledge, which will help to make them a more formidable foe next year. 67 69 The 1969 Baseball season was one of many disappointments and few happinesses for the members of the team. However, under the able coaching of Mr. Whitsell and Mr. Estes, the young team played respectable ball all sea- son, and promises to be even better next year. 70 71 Track Track is one of those few sports that tests the athlete on his own qualifications and desire to ex- cel. Here the emphasis is not on the team, but on the individual. The trackman runs alone, al- ways attempting to increase his own competitive ability. His inspiration does not necessarily come from the other members of the team, but from that certain quality which he sees within himself. The trackman runs alone. The pride which he feels for himself is often the only thing that keeps him turning out—through the cold and dreariness of a wet spring, or the heat and dust of a dry one. Trackmen know the value of com- peting not only with others, but with oneself. 73 Top row: G. Larson, S. Klett, S. Wolf, R. Rogers, C. Gillet, G. Stormo, D. Brown. 2nd row: J. Provazek, D. Menzies, S. Minshull, G. Grewing, D. Neff, J. Davies, D. Smith, D. Roaldson. 3rd row: C. Fagan, L. Kallicot, S. Jensen, D. Dolphin, L. Anderson, P. Baird, K. Jensen. 76 Student Council A.S.B. Officers: Bill Mitchell, pres.; Barb Klein, sec.; Tim Johnson, v. pres. A high school is much more than a cluster of somber buildings where stu- dents gather to obtain knowledge from textbooks. Though extremely important, pure academic knowledge in no way makes up the total picture of high school life. The visitor to Lake Stevens is im- mediately struck by the amount of learn- ing activity which takes place outside the classroom— and yet within the confines of the general school structure. These activities range fully from gala Saturday night social affairs to the serious prob- lems of determining student conduct. The direct role student government plays in the life of many high school stu- dents is perhaps very small. To some, the subject is simply dull and uninter- esting; to others, the question of stu- dent government is never really satis- fied. Indeed, the limitations placed upon it are many. Even the people who become deeply involved in this branch of student activity feel trapped between the things they would like to do and the things which are possible. But many of the loudest critics of student govern- ment fail to realize that its true effec- tiveness depends to a large extent on the participation of all the students. In this way the merits of a student council may be a direct reflection of the character of the student body. The questions arising in student council this year have varied greatly and have touched upon many aspects of student life. Simple problems, like the securing of an apple machine, to more complex ones, like improving this year's homecoming have all been introduced. When the school district once again found it necessary to hold a special tax levy, the student council responded enthusiastically with money and support. Countless discussions were held Pilchuck on such typical issues as smoking, school lunches, and finances. In all their endeavors, the members of this year's student coun- cil have shown the leadership upon which so many activities de- pend. The growth of student publications has always been a continu- ous thing at Lake Stevens. Thus it has been with the 1969 Pilchuck. This year's Pilchuck staff has been greatly aided by the introduction of a new annual company to help us, and the ap- proval of the student body of a fall delivery date. As our publication has continued to grow, we hope that visible improvements have also been made. Few people are aware of the many hours of hard work which is involved in such tasks as collecting pictures, writing copy, and producing the layouts. With this year's new arrangements we have more time to spend on the Sitting: D. Bjorn, K. Provazek, L. Hansen, R. Bauer, L. Anderson, C. Fagan, J. McDaniel, N. Eklund. Standing: J. Schwarz miller, C. Landre, G. Helseth, D. Wahl, R. Wolfe, R. Horn, S. Kessler, R. Johanson, M. Sastous, S. Malmstead, D. Calkins, P. Dewald, W. Hollo, S. Jensen, S. Bunton, S. Brown, B. Klein, R. Neys. Norski basics of production and also on making the annual more artistically meaningful. We hope that when this book is opened in the months and years to come our endeavors this year will have been successful. This yearfs Norski staff has done a fine job of keeping the student abreast of the important news items in our school. As with any publication the people who work on our school newspaper must devote many hours of their own time to insure its success. The articles which appeared in the Norski's editions this year have covered a wide variety of subjects and topics. For their labors the students of Lake Stevens owe the members of the Norski Staff a debt of thanks. Certain organizations at Lake Stevens are formed to do services directly related to some branch of the academic life. One such organi- zation is Commercial Club, which is made up primarily of students taking typing and secre- tarial courses. This year's organization has been active in performing many projects around the school. One such project was the repairing of cloth typewriter covers which had become worn from use. In addition the Com- mercial club sponsers a scholarship each year for some individual especially interested in secretarial work. To finance these projects. Commercial club members have sold butter- mints around the school and football programs at games. Commercial Club 80 Torch Club Torch Society is one of those organizations for which prospective members must excel in a particular area to be considered for mem- bership. All Torch Club members must attain outstanding scholastic ratings during their years in high school. The central purpose of Torch Club is to recognize academic achievement in whatever form it may take. One of the dividends for members is the Torch Club Picnic which is held near the end of each school year. This year the club went to Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C. for the day. Everyone who went was treated to an abundance of good food and the sights of the 81 Vancouver area. It was a good day and every Torch Club mem- ber was exhausted when it finally came to an end. Drama Club is developing into a good organization presenting good comedies. It survives through the continual involvement of students who wish to make expression on stage a meaningful part of high school. Through this dedication drama has earned respect that was never before accorded to the school's future thespians. An example of this involvement is the group of entirely student- directed one-act plays which was presented this spring. This major project, a Collage of Plays , provided the students with an opportunity to gain real experience in staging, directing, and in- terpretation. Lettermen's Club con- sists of all those boys who have earned a letter in some branch of high school athletics. Because earn- ing a letter is no easy task, members of Lettermen's Club maintain a large 83 G.A.A. Officers Lettergirls amount of respect and status around the school. Though girls' athletics is not an organized interscholastic activity at Lake Stevens, it is still very popular within our own school. Keeping girls physically fit is the main function of the Girls' Athletic Association and Lettergirl organizations. These girls can be seen many evenings after school working out in the gym to improve their personal physical fitness. Two G.A.A. scholarships were presented to senior girls who have been most active in girls' athletics. Drill: From left to right: Marge Jubie, Vicky Fraser, Laura Miller, Jennie Ohl, Kathy McGee, Karen Evans, Kris Rebbe, Nancy Borchgrevink, Cindy Ren, Debbie Calkins, Hope Lasley, Ronnei Boleyard, Jill Shea, Kathy Rebbe, Lynda Santeford, Cathy Verlinda. Drill team has been seen marching at football games, on bottle drives, and holding bake sales. Clubs and organizations at Lake Stevens exist separately for as many reasons as there are clubs and organizations. Many of these groups are effective instruments in our school, while others do nothing all year long except tread water. All organizations however, have two basic goals-to give the individual practical knowledge in a particular area, and to teach him responsibility. Perhaps there are no more important clubs in a high school than those which offer a glimpse toward a future vocation. One Drill Team Officers: Captain, Kris Rebbe; Co-captain, Debbie Calkins; Sec.-Treas., Cindy Ren. Advisor; Mrs. Barron Back row: C. McDaniel, T. Nogales, C. McQuarie, M. Dastous. 2nd row: D. Thomas, V. McClure, P. Christensen, D. Christensen. Seated: B. Bumgardner, S, Malmstead. LU Medical Science such organization is the Medical Science Club, whose main goal is to interest girls in the pro- fession nursing. These Candy Stripers, as they are called, gain practical knowledge by helping professional nurses perform their duties at the various nursing homes in the Everett area. In addition they have a program which aids kindergarten children who suffer from visual difficulties. To raise money for their projects, this year's club has sponsored a bake sale and a rummage sale. 86 Back row: L. Grantors, R. Larson, M. Halinger, K. Evans, J. Nyman, D. Christensen, D. Thomas, Front row: C. Pearson, N. Eklund, N. Brantly, L. Kallicot, N. Fintz, V. Eircson, L. Hallinger, P. Christensen. F. H. A. Future Homemakers of America have been very busy this past year with sending food items to service- men, serving at the F.F.A. Banquet plus many other useful projects. This year the Lake Stevens chapter of the Future Farmers of America was involved in a great number of activities and projects throughout the State of Washington. Last summer 87 the F.F. A. made good showings in the dairy and livestock judging contests at many of the county fairs in Western Washington. They also showed at PNE in Vancouver and the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup. The Future Farmers have done other pro- jects at home during the year. Among these were slave auction, parent and son banquet, and a very successful spaghetti feed. An impressive achievement by a single member of the FFA was Ron Johanson taking first place in the Washington State public speaking contest. 88 F. F. A F. T. A. As its name implies, the basic goal of the Future Teachers organization is to interest high school students in the profession of teach- ing, In order to accomplish this end, the club sends its members to the elementary and jun- ior high schools every year to actually take the reins in a true classroom situation. Dur- ing Student Administration Day the Future Teachers are seen in every classroom giving their lessons while our normal teachers take the day off. Many of the organization's mem- bers are also quite active in tutoring elemen- tary school students on their own time. 89 Choir is one of the few organizations which works as a class as well as a club As a class it has prepared two concerts, sold sno-cones to raise money for their blazers, and sent Veronica McClure to All-Northwest Choir. As a club some of the members have formed a Swing Choir which performed at the Spring Concert and for various community organizations. Swing Choir consisted of fourteen members who, through diligent work, succeeded in learning renditions of such pop hits as You re a Good Man, Charlie Brown , Windy , and Up, Up, and Away. The Choir and Swing Choir presented its highly successful Spring Concert, 90 Choir Swing Choir 91 Band This year's Lake Stevens High School Band was perhaps the most active of all our organizations. Many activities centered around the decision to purchase blazers for all the band members. To do this required a great expenditure of money and so fund raising projects had to be devised. In addition to car washes held last summer, band members conducted a tremendously successful candle sale at Christmas time. The band was involved in the usual fall and spring music concerts in the cafeteria, and also presented their third annual pop concert. The theme of this year's pop concert was Film Fantasia, in which the band performed music from some of the most notable motion pictures of our time. All who attended these presentations agreed that this year's band was one of the best musical groups ever to honor the high school stage. This year's football and basketball yell staffs accomplished the somewhat difficult 92 Angie Buckley Pam Palmer Diane Dolphin Barb Klein Diane Swaney Nancy Eklund 94 Yellstaff task of promoting school spirit through athletic seasons which were not necessarily ones for generating school spirit in themselves. As any cheerleader will tell you, the true nature of school spirit lies in its illusiveness. It can be greatly bolstered by as little as a near win in a hard fought ball game, or completely fall apart when the same team finally begins to collect a string of vic- tories. The chief function of a yell staff member, then, is to promote school spirit. In order to do this she must be something more than just a girl who can jump and shout well. In physical qualities and academic standing she must be at least good or superior, and exhibit the same lype of leadership which any other school leader would be expected to possess. School spirit reaches no higher pitch each year than during the week designated as homecoming. This year's Laurie Wilson Annette Davies Jinny Brinster Jeannie McDaniel 95 Queen Nancy Eklund, Steve Tomlinson Princess Paulette Wold, Bill Mitchell Princess Diane Swaney, Jim Womack activities represented a cross between experi- mentation and time honored tradition. On Monday of Homecoming week the 1968 Home- coming Royalty was presented to the student body at a coronation assembly. Vikings Go Western was announced to be the theme for all activities during the remainder of the week. As the grand climax of the assembly Nancy Eklund was crowned this year's Homecoming Queen. Needless to say, this year's theme produced the usual amount of inter-class rivalry through Tues- day, Wednesday, and Thursday. Everything was seen from covered wagons in the parking lot to saloon escapades acted out in the cafeteria. Dur- ing these days everyone seemed to be carrying a sixshooter. Friday was designated as Viking Day and the students came prepared to show support for the Princess Marcie Galycan, Steve Lundquist Princess Cindy Kiniry, Scott Wolf Homecoming 1969 98 team. A giant pep assembly was prepared to honor this year's Vikings. An amazingly large bonfire was set up by the Lettermen's Club prior to the game that evening, and it was the first such bonfire anyone could re- member where the wood actually burned. A new social event was added to tills year's calendar at Lake Stevens and by its success promised to become a regular win- ter event. The first annual Senior Ball was presented in the cafeteria on December 7, 1968. The seniors chose Winter Wonder- land as the theme for their ball, and much good music was provided during the evening by The Beard. A special surprise at- traction was the appearance of Santa Claus, who passed out candy canes to all the good boys and girls in attendance. Senior Ball Tolo The Girls' Club Tolo was held this year on the night of February 8, 1969. The girls chose This Magic Moment as its theme, and music was provided by an excellent local group, the Axis Drive. The Junior Prom, which each year is the crowning highlight of Lake Stevens High School's dance season, was held on April 26, 1969 in the cafetorium. Through weeks of hard Queen: Jeanie McDaniel King: Wayne Jensen Junior Prom work and planning, general chairman Linda Anderson was largely responsible for insuring the dance's success. The theme of this year's prom was Purple Haze, and the cafetorium was transformed into a surrealistic world of black lights and pulsating rock music. The juniors secured the talents of a great local group, The Hugg, to pro- vide the musical entertainment through- out the evening. At the climax of the evening, the Jun- ior Prom Royalty was presented in a coronation procession. Jeannie McDaniel became this year's queen and Wayne Jensen was announced as king. The jun- ior prom was undoubtedly a high point of all the social activities at Lake Stevens for 1969. 00 1969 Junior Prom Royalty 10! Bob Skucy Chari Precht Co-Valedictorian Co-Valedictorian Student Recognition Bill Mitchell Dale Menzies Salutatorian Boys' State 102 Chris Hagen Betty Crocker Homemaker Sue Jensen D.A.R. Ron Johanson Wash. St. Public Speaking Contest Vicky Bean Girls' State, Voice of Democracy, Junior Miss 103 mar 104 As graduates, we have left a part of us behind. We like to think of this period in our lives as being very Important, but shortly we will realize that our lives In high school will have little relevance to our futures. The only meaning that will be left to our high school years will be memories of friends, events, past recognition, and failure. What we remember Is partly fact. We recall that our leaders throughout the past three years have been chosen from a select group. As Sopho- mores our officers were Gary Larson, Larry French, and Nancy Borchgrevink. As Juniors we were led by Bob Skucy, Tim Johnson, Lorraine Kallicot, and Chris Hagen. Gary Larson, Dale Menzies, and Kathy Jacobson led us as Seniors. Our Homecoming representatives have been Bev Weaver, Pam Palmer and Toni Bayley, and Paulette Wold and Marcie Gay lean. Memories are also made up of events. As Sophomores we were overshadowed by the upper- classmen, so It was not really until our Junior Prom that we organized as a class. Dedicated to the One I Love was disorganized in plans, as are most proms, but it was a success. The success of the prom led our class to initiate new events as Seniors. Under the leadership of seniors, the Homecoming was completely re-structured. In December, a Senior Ball was given, and it was hailed as one of Lake Stevens' all-time best dances. In May the first Sadie Hawkins dance was given by Seniors to finance another first—Senior Class Scholarships which were based entirely on service to the class. More than facts or events, however, we remem- ber attitudes. Our Sophomore year was probably what we would call a winning year. Our athletes and scholars, mostly from the Senior class, were superior. School spirit was high. When we be- came Juniors, Lake Stevens had a big taste of a long-forgotten experience, losing. With the ab- sence of strong leadership from upperclassmen, we struggled among ourselves for stability. Not being able to find unity in athletics, by our senior year we had been forced to find new ways to de- velop stature. While working on new projects, the athletes played losing but respectable seasons in new leagues. By the end of the year, we sighed a collective sigh of relief and regret and began a new phase in our lives. 105 Senior Play The excitement of being on stage, learning lines, and finding props make a play memorable not only for the aud- ience, but also for the cast. From the time one turns out for a play until he turns in his script, his emotions can range from anger and disappointment to joy and relief. The play that provided these emo- tions for the Class of '69 was a comecly- satire entitled The Curious Savage. An energetic cast and crew made it one of the best senior plays ever produced at Lake Stevens, despite a relatively small audience on each play night. 107 J0IU3§ DIUDIj . IO i. i 'M f v 11 • • r f ( ■ . 4 .  . 1 I 1 I I i’1 I.' ( nil i i , • :i t it,; t11 t , , J | w r! i; : r.r, I ! I I ! i 5 r 1 I ‘ ! f I • | } [ ! I , 1 r ’ i , f i , i f 1 r I. i .  ' f i r 1 • • ' r 11 : , , , • « r 1 hhn ti I . ! . ! it ; 1 i  f I r( I ’ ! f . ' . f . ;;pi ff S; hi l ( | ( . i .  • •