Marshall High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Hillbillies Have Happy Hoedown The boots were a-stompin’ and the hands were a-clappin' at the Sadie Hawkins Dance in Dogpatch U.S.A. (i.e. the women's gym). All of the local farm folk arrived dressed in their designer overalls, plaid shirts and straw hats. “A lot of that good ol' moonshine was flowin’, too, admitted Max Herman, who was chosen best-dressed Li'I Abner of 1981. “Everyone had a real good time, except for one guy who fell on his behind. drawled Sidney Orchard, elected Daisy Mae. The Dogpatch jail was lively all night, thanks to the Marshalls who hauled in all the law-breaking guys and gals. Occasionally a few law-abiding citizens were thrown in. too. just for good measure. And many lasting relationships were sealed with a kiss under the golden wedding bell of Marryin’ Sam. The square-dance caller really added to the spirit of the event. His excellent records and instant dancing lessons both proved to be successful. He patiently controlled the rowdy behavior of our unusual inner-city country bumpkins. Members of the administration commented that it was the best Sadie Hawkins Dance there had been in years, thanks to a variety of hillbillies and a great amount of enthusiasm. The most surprising thing about the dance was that a profit was made, which proved to be a big boost to the Senior Class. Picture One: Usa Powers suppresses yawn as she watches a square dance. Picture Two: Sidney and Max. Daisy Mae and li'l Abner for 1981. Picture Three: Don’t look now! Keith steals a kiss from farmwife Tally. Picture Four: A romantic moment atop a bale of hay. Picture Five: Lisa and Queno partake of the final smooch of their matrimony. 22 Sadie Hawkins

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International Exchange: To Experience A New Culture Is To Accept A Challenge That Can Result In Untold Dividends. Exchange programs offer students a unique experience and memories that can last a lifetime. While living in a home away from home, exchange students learn to understand and appreciate a different way of life. Another benefit is learning a new language, or perfecting one the student has already been introduced to. But new lifestyles are not always easy to adjust to. Besides the frustration of trying to communicate with a foreign language, exchange students are exposed to foreign attitudes and habits that are different from what they are used to, especially concerning education, hygiene, food, clothing and climate. But by learning to adapt to these differences exchange students develop social skills that can be valuable for the rest of their lives. In the past year. Marshall-U has broadened its student body by hosting foreign students as well as sending some of our own abroad. Queno Paredes, from Chile, stayed with the Jorgenson family and said of his experience. I enjoyed my year at M-U, Americans are a lot of fun! Living with the Colbys and also attending M-U was Kenneth Pedersen, from Denmark. He found that schools in America are much different, but people were understanding and helped me a lot.” From Marshall-U. Lisa Jaede and Kathy Kuusisto spent the summer of 1981 in Germany and Costa Rica, respectively, while five other students went abroad for a full year: Allison Fithian in Switzerland. Erika Lund and Stacy Severson in Sweden, and Julie Tapley and David Tockman in France. In addition. Marshall-U has opened an American Field Service (AFS) chapter for the first time, making information more easily available to interested students. Through international experiences such as these. Marshall-U students should acquire a better understanding of other cultures. and maybe even learn a foreign word or two! International Exchange 21

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Lunch Or Brunch? We Still Munch! “Lunch at 10:25? They must be joking!” was a typical reaction last fall to the discovery that lunch, or more appropriately, brunch, had been moved to mid-morning. But whether it was to be bacon and eggs or burgers and fries, one of the difficulties faced by M-U students each day was the decision of where to eat. With the open campus policy, the possibilities were endless: students were in junk food heaven. Besides the lunchroom as an option, choices in neighboring Dinky-town included a bakery, a candy store, two fast-food hamburger chains, two pizza parlours, three Italian restaurants, two ice-cream parlours, specialty shops selling potatoes, popcorn or health food, a deli, two grocery stores and a steakhouse. all within a four-block radius of the school. Commented one ninth grader. I really appreciated all the choices of where to eat. but sometimes if I didn’t have any money there was nowhere to go. Of course, some students also used their lunchtime to shop or check books out of the public library. One disadvantage connected with the proximity of all the deliccious and mostly un-nutritious food was the danger of gaining weight. Diet pop. juice, and fresh fruits and vegetables were popular among the weight-conscious. Financial difficulties were also experienced by M-U students. It wasn’t hard to spend $2.00 or more a day on brunch, which placed quite a strain on people’s budgets. Brown-bagging was the solution for some. I sort of balanced the cost of eating out. Somedays I would just have a Coke, and others I would buy a whole lunch, explained one student. But despite long lines, high prices and those extra pounds, most students enjoyed lunchtime with the freedom of open campus and the wide selection of foods. To date, no-one has been caught skipping! Picture Ono: Students blanket the front lawn on a sunny day. Picture Two: The House of Hanson arch serves as a refuge from snowballers. Picture Three: The guy's food on the other side of fhe table always looks better Picture Four: Left ... Right Left ... Destination: McDonalds. Picture Five: A balanced meal. Picture Six: Can I have tails? Picture Seven: Kevin Underwood asks; Whal'd ya call this stuff? Lunch Or Brunch? 23