Lakeridge High School - Symposium Yearbook (Lake Oswego, OR)

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State, against all odds A bonfire and icy fields marked the beginning of another diversified and victorious season. Despite disap- pointing early-season losses, the Pacers managed to make this one of their best seasons ever. The team, placed in the unfamiliar position of underdog entering the playoffs, found that being underrat- ed helped their determination. Led by a strong core of experienced sen- iors, the team improved week by wek. As junior quarterback Jason Palumbis stated, “I thought we came together as a team at the end of the season. I’m going to miss the seniors that are leaving. Early season losses were balanced out by blow-outs at Lake Oswego and Clackamas, but the final four weeks were filled with nothing but consistency and the best play all year. The result was advancement “We had to prove to ourselves how good we really were.” to the state semi-final round and a third place finish overall. This marked the third time in the past three years that Lakeridge was one of the top three teams in the state. Outstanding players were Jason Palumbis, Ted Rose, and Paul Coo- per who made All-State teams as ju- niors. Seniors Ted Walton, Mark Held, Jack Beacraft, and Andre Mpitsos played tremendously all season long. However, it was a total team effort which led to their suc- cess. Coach Smythe summed up the season when he said, The expecta- tions are high for our football teams, so when we lose, people are disap- pointed.” Karyn Larson r— Scoreboard Varsity Football LHS OPP Aloha 21 6 Sunset 19 26 Oregon City 33 6 Lake Oswego 42 13 Milwaukee 8 13 Putnam 20 17 Clackamas 62 0 Prairie 20 30 West Linn 47 6 PLAYOFFS Barlow 33 7 Forest Grove 35 2 Tigard 27 18 Medford 7 14 Wins: 9 Losses: 4 Third Place at State 10 ) Varsity Football

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 On the international scene, the school year began with the close of Rancho Rajneesh. The Bhagwan at- tempted to leave the country. He and Anand Sheela. along with four- teen other disciples, were arrested. They were indicted on federal and state charges of attempted murder, assault, immigration crimes and con- spiracy. As a result, all of Rajneesh’s Rolls Royces were sold to citizens of this “wretched country.” In South America. 20.000 Colom- bian lives were lost in a volcanic eruption. The explosion of Nevado del Ruiz melted it’s snowcap and caused a huge mudflow to bury sev- eral surrounding towns. Mud-cov- ered survivors lost their homes, communities and families. Mexico City was hit hard by two earthquakes. Rescue teams from around the world helped pull survi- vors from the wreckage. Over three thousand bodies filled the tempo- rary morgues. The death toll was es- timated to reach ten thousand. Many people were trapped with little chance of survival. Thousands were homeless, and many more were in- jured. Lack of civil rights ran rampant throughout South Africa. Blacks and Asians fought for freedom from apartheid. President Reagan and Soviet Gen- eral Secretary Gorbachev ex- changed ideas in Geneva. Switzer- land. The two leaders agreed to speed up arms control and promote air safety. They showed interest in the exchange of students, perform- ing artists, business people and ath- letes. New consulates are to open in Kiev and New York. Finally, they agreed to stop producing chemical weapons and destroy existing stock- piles. They did not come to an agree- ment on Star Wars or a ioint space venture. The question whether So- viet American families should be runited is unresolved. SEPTEMBER With school starting. September came all to quickly. L.O. and the junior highs still began at 8:10: however, lucky Lake- ridge got to start at 8:00. Although school began earlier, no one dared to be late (or did they?). Also new was a strictly enforced attendance policy- four tardies or an unexcused absence and detention followed. Stirrup pants, big sweaters, and knot- ted pearls became fall fashion essentials for girls. For the class of '86. it was a time for fun and frolic. Seniors, remember the sub-de- gree night out on the soccer field? OCTOBER With school well under way. October was a time for extra fun. Homecoming started the month with a parade, dance, and ended with Suzy Scott crowned as queen. Traci Miadich. Mike Sheperd. and Craig Coggins were named National Merit Semi-finalists. The Junior class pul on a successful Halloween night, raising over $1500 for prom. Remember the pep assembly where Paul Cooper was given the honorable pri- velege of kissing the pig. or the Surfin U.S.A. dance with music by the Cool Rays”? NOVEMBER With November came an early and un- expected burst of cold weather. School was actually- cancelled twice, and it snowed on Thanksgiving. The volleyball team earned a spot in state competition, for the first time ever. The drama department presented a wonderful production of Antigone. Despite earlier losses, the football team made a strong appearance in the playoffs. Remember the icy quarterfinal game in civic stadium, or cars sliding all the way to Eugene for the semi-finals? Although the guest speaker accidently went to L.O.. 63 students were inducted into the National Honor Society. Also. Jennifer Nemhauscr. Jennifer’ Appel. Brad Branderhorst and Tiffany Souza were named outstanding students of the quarter. Teacher Ron Severson was presented the Outstanding Biology Teacher award during a November seminar in Florida. Fall Division

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1. Celebrating after a touchdown is Paul Cooper. 2. Varsity Football Team: Jeff Allen 71. Steve Anderson 74. Bryan A very 23. Joe Berrv 42. Jack Becraft 27. Joe Bell 39. Dave Bottaro 81. Ross Brad- shaw 76. Brandon Brid well 61. Craig Brockman 83. Matt Clark 75. Jay Coal- son 55. Craig Coggins 79. Paul Cooper 32. Martin Day 78. Mark DuBois 73. Ben Fink lea 34. Ross Folberg 52. Steve Free- man 63. Brian Fuller 21. Brent Gregoire 25. Greg Hedges 65. Mark Held 68. Mike Held 31. Atidee Henrotin 4. Dave Her- maneo 40. Lynn Kraft 15. Rich Lace 77. Mike Lundmark 90. Tim Marshall 66. Mike Miadich 6. Dave Milner 44. Andre Mpitsos 67. John Nieland 2. Pat O'Brien 1. Brett Okoneski 8. Jason Palumbis 11. Ted Rose 7. Joe Sanchez 3. Chris Simons 5. Alan Skeens 33. Shawen Smith 50. Steve Smith 60. Andrew Stiller 91. Da- vid Todd 17. Eric Trimble 22. Ted Wal- ton 51. Mike Williams 14. 3. Out maneu- vering an opponent. Jason Palumbis prepares to pass. 4. With a defender on his heels. David Todd catches a touch- down pass. 5. Ted Walton. Mark Held, and the defensive line gang up oil a Bar- low opponent. 6. Coach Smytne. 11