McMinnville High School - McMinnvillan Yearbook (McMinnville, OR)

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Freshman Class: Near to Far: President, Joel Dunn, Vice-President, Nathan Cooprider, Secretary, Amy Ryan, Senators; Brandi Gabriel, Robin Szedlack. Todd Hay, Ned Howard, and Chad Clark. Senior Class: First Row: Secretary, Karen Goodrich, President, Jeff Lucas, Vice-President, Scott Jackman, Jeff Lucas, Vice-President, Scott Jackman, Back Row: Senators: Willy Hughes. Chris Huwaldt, Rochelle Lanfear, Jenny Blevins. PiFiifhe Sophomore Class: First Row: President, Casey Rich, Senator, Jason Mo-siman. Back Row: Senator. Emily Longfellow, Vice-President, Amy Hansen, Secretary, Karin Collins, Senator, Julie Trumbo. Not Pictured: Bryan McRae, and Cheryl Rozek. z. a. E x x ft ¥ X ft. X 15

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ft With the larger senate, it’s harder to get everyone involved. 99 -Mr. Biederman ASH Officers: Top to bottom: Advisor, Mr. Hieder-mun: President, Melissa Rutherford: Vice-Presi- dent, Anna Coopridcr; Secret ary, Stephanie Mover; Treasurer, Wendy ham: Senior and Junior School Hoard Rep's, Andy Foltz and Mark Thomas. Junior Class: First Row: President, Andrea Lutz, Second Row: Secretary, Karmen Fore, Vice-President, M and y McCrone, Third Row: Senators: Sarah Kuhn, Cathie Hutler, Jamie Kricger. Hack Row: David Root, Mike Egan. MHS collected over 1000 cans to help feed the needy in the annual canned food drive. Juniors presided class competition with the most cans. A BUSY BODY Ever wonder what it’s like to spend all of your Friday lunches with Mr. Biederman? A question that probably hasn’t come to mind too often. But ask any one of the 38 members of student senate and they’ll be sure to tell you. Student senate meets every Friday at 12:10 without fail in Mr. Biederman’s room. What prompts them to return every time may be the cookies supplied at every meeting or perhaps the captivating discussions bring them back each week. But most would have to say, dedication. Throughout the year, senate discusses topics ranging from who should be in charge of flowers at Homecoming to the passing of petitions requesting a nationally televised nuclear forum led by President Reagan. In addition to issues such as these, senate also has a big hand in planning such activities as Homecoming, the canned food drive, and various all-school assemblies. While the planning involves hard work and participation from all members, everyone has fun in the process. Associated Student Body (ASB) officers are chosen by the whole school at the end of the school year. Brave candidates are required to campaign for their positions which includes speaking in front of the Freshman, Sophomore and Junior classes. Class officers campaign on a smaller level, usually with posters and buttons. Senators compete at the beginning of the next school year for the five positions in each class. This year, the Juniors had 24 candidates to choose from in electing their senators. Mr. Biederman, although already accustomed to a large luncheon party, had eight more members added due to the Freshmen. This did not phase the senate, in fact, it boosted enthusiasm and participation among members. Occasionally, the noise level reached record heights but eventually, all was calm and the meeting continued. The senate enjoys having visitors in the meetings. Students who are interested in learning how the school’s government works are welcome to drop in. So, next time you get curious as to what is so great about spending your Friday lunches in room 51, come in and take a look. But bring your own chair ... R.J. Photography 14

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Hectic Holly-Days Third Street decorations are a familiar sight during the holiday season. The decorations, put up by the McMinnville Fire Department annually, are a welcome sign that the new year is approaching. MHS kept very busy this Christmas season. Even though there was no snow for the season, holiday spirits were still high. On Friday, December 20th, we celebrated with the traditional holiday assembly. The bands played and a special version of The Little Drummer Boy was performed by the newly formed percussion ensemble. The Twilighters and other choirs entertained us with several songs (even the student body chimed in for Frosty the Snowman). With sentiment and a little sadness, we bid farewell to Justin Sanson, an exchange student from Australia completing his year in the U.S. Saturday, the 21st, holiday celebrations continued as the girl-ask-boy Christmas Dance. “Hypertension”, a Portland-based band, played for the group during the 8:00 to 11:30 event. This year, the court was chosen by secret ballot as the couples entered the dance. Selected for this year’s Christmas court was: Freshmen, Tara Macy and Corey Rich, Sophomores, Carrie Irwin and Brett Kron, Juniors, Lisa Langsdorf and Brian Burdett, Seniors Karen Goodrich, Lorin Jones, Becky John- Terry Kester Santa inspects a photo of himself with a small child. Junior Class members spent vacation taking Polaroid snapshots of the Jolly Old Fellow. son, Scott Jackman, Queen Molly Hay and escort Willy Hughes. Most agreed that the dance was a success despite the lack of snow on the ground. Prior to the celebrations at Mac High, we took part in our annual canned food drive. Although this year’s drive wasn’t as successful as in past years, the high school still did its part in contributing to the needy. The Junior class was victorious in class competition during the drive with the Seniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen following respectively. Over 1,000 cans were collected for donation to charity. The Junior Class also kept quite busy during the holiday season. Many students passed time during their vacation sitting in the old Sears building on 3rd Street taking polaroid pictures of children on Santa’s lap. From 10:00 to 4:00 for about ten days, patient Juniors took turns sitting and waiting for children to come sit with Santa and parents anxious to have their adorable childs’ picture taken on the lap of the bearded stranger. Almost $350.00 was raised to help put on the Junior-Senior Prom in May. The FFA was just down the street from the Santa booth with their new live nativity scene at the U.S. National Bank parking lot. Live animals were on hand for the children to pet and mannequinns decorated the area dressed up as Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus. Music programs, canned food drives, tree sales, fund raisers, dances and general excitement make the Christmas season hectic at Mac High. But the two week break helps students to rejuvenate and prepare for the next 10 weeks before spring vacation. Tom Mallard