Park Center High School - Pirate Yearbook (Brooklyn Park, MN)

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Cure For Nothin To Do Blues Hobbies: a pursuit outside ones regular occupation, engaged in for relaxation. This definition has held a different meaning for different people. Since no two people are exactly the same, there are hundreds of hobbies to fit everyone’s needs. These “so called hobbies” range from reading a book to jogging. No matter who you are, or what you do, you will have a hobby which might be entirely different from anyone else’s ... like the following four people. Remember when you were four, playing with your trucks and dollies? When Ken Cheney was four, he started playing the piano. By the time he was 7, he started to think up his own songs. Ever since then Ken has written and sung many of his own compositions. Ken’s family gave him a lot of support, which encouraged him to keep working. He wrote songs wherever, and whenever a tune came to his mind. When asked why he writes, Ken said, “ ... it gives me a chance to express myself in a way that not many can.” He would like to use his talents, and someday make a career out of them. When asked for additional comments, Ken had one thing to say, “I’d like to thank the academy, and all the little people along the way, and If you ever happen to be in Alexandria, Minnesota and see a parachute falling from the sky, you can bet that it’s Annette Hammerlund. Yes, this 17 year old has the guts to jump out of moving airplanes! Of course, she has on her parachute and eyes on the scenery below. She has been skydiving for two years and just loves the free, peaceful, high feeling. Annette’s father, brother, and sister-in-law join her in her hobby. She started by watching others jump and decided that she would like to try. Annette recommends skydiving to anyone who is willing to try, but be sure to have the required training, patience and alot. of guts! At 4:30 a.m. when most everyone was asleep, Scott Finsrud was up and skating. Scott started skating lessons when he was 14. He became interested when he saw skaters on TV. During the next few years, Scott had competed in many competitions, and won awards due to his hard work and determination. Scott suffered from injuries due to his skating. He broke his ankle in three places when he was in 10th grade. While in 11th grade, Scott injured his back, causing him to miss a lot of school and spend a lot of time in the hospital. His back continued to cause him many problems during his senior year. These injuries might have discouraged many people, but Scott just kept on skating. Someday he hopes to compete at the National level. When asked why he liked to skate, Scott said, “This is a sport that is both fun and exciting, but it depends on you and only you.” When Dan Hendrickson was a young tot of two, his mother gave him a puppet; from then on he has had his hand in the business. Of course, he didn’t get paid for it until three years ago. Dan enjoys puppe-teering because he can be an artist, a performer, and thirty people all in one show. Carmen Brousseau (11) and Karen Burger, a teacher at Plymouth Jr. High help Dan with puppet shows during the summer for the Brooklyn Center park program. If you can imagine what a special puppet will look like, you can make your own. Dan hopes to try out for Henson Assoc, (the man who gave us Kermit and the Cookie Monster). Good luck Dan, hope to see your creations on “The Muppet Show” someday soon. Top Left: Dan Hendrickson poses with a few of his puppets. Top Rif(ht: Playing the piano. Ken Cheney composes a song. Middle Left: Scott Finsrud starts a spin. Middle Center: Gathering her parachute, Annette Hammerlund Middle Right:Scull Finsrud does a difficult camel spin. Bottom Right: Annette Hammerlund satisfied at her last jump. 22 — Hobbies

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Concerts 1981 Concert Season Bruce Springsteen ..........February REO ....................February 21 Joe Walsh ......................June Kenny Rogers ...................July Rush .......................July 2 3 Marshall Tucker ............July 5 Van Halen ..................July 7 Grateful Dead ..............July 10 Styx ...........................July 20 21 Lover Boy ZZ Top .........August 7 Great Northern Picnic ----August 9 Tom Petty ................August 14 Pat Benetar ..............August 22 Doobies ...............September 2 Kinks .....................September Manhattan Transfer . September 2 3 Air Supply ............September 4 Eddie Rabbit ..........September 5 Dr. Hook ..............September 6 Journey ...............September 15 Rick James ............September 24 Tubes .................September 29 Moody Blues..............October 20 Joe Perry Nazareth ... November 15 Rolling Stones .........November 21 AC DC ...............November 22 23 Foreigner ..............November 29 ■ : Concerts You can dance at it, sing with it or just have a great time! What is it? CONCERTS! There have been many new groups forming in the past 20 years, ranging from Van Halen and The Kinks to Bruce Springsteen and REO. Rock and Roll is here to stay. It’s the oldest form of hard rock music which most of the younger generations enjoy listening to. Punk; where is that heading? Punk is the newest fad to music. The different clothes, hair styles, and make-up, how can you miss it?! Why do most people go to concerts? The biggest smile on LeaAnn Connors face seemed to say “Hey, let me tell you, you meet the cutest guys in the mens' room!” “It’s a place to party with a bunch of friends and listen to a great band,” said Sue Anderson. The only complaint mentioned about concerts was from Pat Murphy. “The one and only thing bad about concerts is the need for the bigger, better and more rest room facilities.” Concerts are “the” thing to go to these days and tickets range from $6.50 to $13.00. But, is the price too high? The consensus from a number P.C. students said “No, if you like the group, go, but if you can’t afford it, than don’t go.” Most people enjoy concerts that they go to. Concerts are the “IN THING” to go to lately. Top Left: Bruce Springsteen Bottom Left: Kevin Crohin - REO Bottom Middle: Tom Petty Concerts — 21

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Hobbies