Minnehaha Academy - Antler Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT Student Gov’t. Accomplishes Pop Machine Having set a goal to meet at least once every other week. Student Body President Scott Nagel, along with class presidents Sue Schwab, Mike Manhard, Tim Sudieth and Ross Anderson, got together to discuss everything from the new pop machine to Sadie Hawkins. What is the student government? Sue Schwab said, “It’s the students getting involved to make things happen. Without student government all socials and events would be planned by the administration. Scott Nagel also added on a joking note, ‘‘We’re making this a better place to bo, for you and me. The group feels they seriously can make a difference in the school, but without student support of input, it can be difficult to make things happen. The purpose is to get kids interested in policy making; the activities also give students who are not participating in sports something to do. Paul Norby estimated that the “student government idea has been around for roughly over four years. He believes it was a good idea so students may direct their own affairs and handle their own concerns. Student Government — Front Row) Karen Johnson Row 2) Steve Stacy, Brian Bruininkn, Row 3) Row Anderson, Sue Schwab Row 4) Scott Najtel. Mike Manhard Student Government 29

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SPIRITUAL LIFE Spiritual Life Committee Involved “The spiritual life of the school depends on how good a job the Spiritual Life Committee does,” according to Chaplain Dan Bergstrom. He felt the committee was involved this year and had a positive impact on the school. The committee (about 40 students) was made up of two representatives from each homeroom, but was open to any student who wished to join. Various events were planned by the committee throughout the year two different speakers came one week in October for spiritual emphasis week. The committee also organized a Thanksgiving project. Spirilual l.ifr Committee — Front Row) Suay Roy, Karen Johnson. Sunn Pierson, Sue Schwab, Julie NcIkoii. Mary Stillcy Row 2) Tina Franutik, Melinda Lundin, al McKay. Kri» Aamot Row .1) Heidi Hclmich. Jenny Nyhuia, Kri Nelson, Rev. Dan Bcrgntrom, Heather McElhatton. Mary Ann O'Connor. Sue F’rame, Noe Abram . Pam Nordwall, Dana Fi»her, I.i»a right. ChrUtine Carbon Row 4) Amy Johiuon, Heidi Holman, Rich Ander on. Jaoon Sach, Karla Hatvoroon. Tonia McKay, Sally Kl-ingl. Andy Lamaon, Diane Hoo, Krialin Hinu. Mark Shirley, Karen England, Kri RruMman, Amy Mitchell Not pictured: DeeAnn Carlton. Becky Flnderlein 28 Spritual Life

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COMPUTER MATH Moth tram member Curl Sfienntra, Brian Johiuon, Carla Halvorson, Ben Roberta Row 2) Advisor Brian Peterman. Karla Bart Math Team Attends Math Meet Five or six computer contests were sponsored this year by Minnehaha, starting in November with an individual contest. The tests included two parts: a written section on set theory, numbers systems, formulas and algorithcnts; and a second section involving programming the computer. A specific problem was to calculate the rating fora football quarterback. The contest was modeled after the American Computer Science League contest which is held annually. The contests were open to anyone at a cost of $ 1.50 for materials. The first contest winner was Brian Johnson (’87) and others who participated included Curt Stienstra ('86). Ben Roberts ('87) and Peter Tamte ( 85). A group of students, known as the math team and led by Mr. Brian Peterman, attended the first Tri-Metro math meet at Centannial High School last November and placed fourth out of eight losing only to St. Anthony, Blake, and Centennial. This was the first math meet ever attended by Minnehaha Students. There are almost 80 teams in Minnesota, each consisting of eight members. First place computer contest winner Brian Johnson. Curt Stienstra participate in a computer content. 30 Computer Matli