Orono High School - Spartan / Orion Yearbook (Long Lake, MN)

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Prom It began just like any other day, but to many people in the junior and senior classes, Friday, May 9th promised to be very special; for tonight was prom. At 11:15 that morning, the bell rang, dismissing all of us juniors and seniors from school. A brunch had been planned but then canceled because everyone was too anxious to get everything ready for that night. The junior student senate members and diligent helpers rushed out to Hazeltine to decorate and confirm last minute details. Some pre-prom parties were held at Michelle Cameron’s and Kelly Kumlin’s, and although the weather threatened, it hadn't rained so far. Our faces became locked in perma-grin after posing for so many pictures. Then everyone left, some by limo, for the dance. For $30 per couple, we were treated to steak, glazed carrots, a salad and sherbert. I wouldn't say the meal was fantastic, but it was palatable. Dillinger provided the music for the night, mostly Top 40 renditions, but danceable. Kemmetmueller Photography provided the pictures. The bathroom bulged with preening girls in taffeta and crinoline. A downpour put a damper on the post-prom events, especially for a large group of juniors who had hoped to go out on a Lake Minnetonka cruise. But those with hotel rooms carried on with the evening as planned. Although prom wasn't the fairytale night most of us had dreamed of, it was a special, fun evening. — Gretc hen Scherer Top right-Cathy Condon and Tim Ucy sign in with Ms. Larson. Above-Juniors Sucy Bryant. Jenny Putnam. Julie Johnson, and Kristi Kvist enjoy the dinner. Right-Salad with Damon Karuler. Mark Klaers. Marcia Scott. Steve David. Stacy Schneider, and Dawn Braun. 26 Prom

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Top righi-Bchind the scenes with it age crew members Jenny Thurk, Jenny March. Holly Goring, and Jenny Kaley. Middle-Stage crew corpses: Jeff Henninger, Michelle Martin. Katie Brown. Steph March. Kelly Anderson, Alyce Khramjian. Holly Goring. Jenny Kaley. Carrie Clement, Anita King. Jenny March. Jenny Thurk. Bottom-Supporting roles. Front row: Jeff Henninger. Jared Johnson. Matt Chenoweth. Brian White. Row 2: Brad Ehalt. Betsy Bowden. Chip Han. Dan Nerness, Peter Durheim. Casey Stevens. Chip Brown. Spring Drama arsenic and old lace For last spring's play the drama department performed the old favorite Arsenic and Old Lace. The play centered around the insane Brewster family. The two aunts, (Donna Dobos-zenski and Shannon Strchlow) killed homeless old gentlemen with poisoned elderberry wine. The aunts believed they were doing a service to the community. Meanwhile, Jonathan Brewster and his companion (Chip Brown) killed those who interfered with their nation-wide crime spree. The police (Jared Johnson and Doug Beal) and a lieutenant (Dan Nerness) found Jonathan Brewster and arrested him. Mortimer Brew-ster (Chuck Tomlinson) then discovered what his aunts were doing and sent them to the insane asylum along with the youngest brother, Teddy Brewster (Mark Tomlinson). Before leaving, the aunts told Mortimer that he was adopted and not an insane Brewster. He then decided to go ahead with his plans to marry his fiancee (Casey Stevens). Many people paid the $2 ticket price not only for the great acting but also to see the set. All the scenes took place inside the set of the Brewster home, which filled the whole stage. The set, one of the most elaborate ever built, had five doors, two windows and an upper level. The set and stage crew spent many hours building and painting the set. The lighting crew also worked many hours to perfect the stage lighting. The audience on Friday night witnessed two of the most memorable foul-ups. As the second act was about to begin, the curtain stuck. A break of about eight minutes was needed to fix the curtain. Then in the second act the police officers couldn't untie Mortimer Brewster's leg from the chair. When the time came for Mortimer to exit, Chuck Tomlinson — after thinking quickly — carried the chair with himself up the stairs and off the stage. After the last performance on Saturday, the cast gathered at Jeff Hcnningcr's house for a cast party. There everyone enjoyed eating the food and watching the David Letterman and Monty Python reruns. — Dean Eyres Spring Play 25

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Baseball The 1986 baseball season didn't turn out as expected. Although our team had nine returning letter winners, including captain Tom Gilbertson and pitcher Tim Lacy, who set an Orono record for strikeouts in 1985 with 102, we managed only a 5-12 record. Much like the 1985 team, we couldn't put things together at the right time, and most mistakes proved to be game determiners. This spring will be a rebuilding season for the Spartan pitching staff. The team will be led by co-captains Paul Nordstrom and Glen Prodahl. Along with many experienced juniors, the team will have returning senior letter winners Jeff Livermore, Mitch Jerde, and Mark Klaers. After the 1986 season, wc look forward to a more successful season in 1987. — Jeff Livermore Top-Mirk Klaers plays as catcher. Middle-The boys change innings. Above-Tim Lacy goes to second. Far Icft-A hit is stopped .by Steve Oscarson. Left-A strike for Steve Reiser. Baseball 27