Red River High School - Epilogue Yearbook (Grand Forks, ND)

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Student Drop Outs Soar To 64 One does not rcmcmhcr tlicir face. They may have been in one or two of your classes Perhaps they were a trouble maker whom you saw throwini; smoke-bombs in the bathroom. The drop-out disease can effect anyone at anytime as it did with several seniors the last half of the year. The drop-outs soared to 64 with 20 soph- omores. 21 juniors, and 2 seniors rounding out the list. Vice Principal Gruwell said, that the general reason is a lack of interest in school. Most of the kids we can find in the summer conferences and predict which ones will drop out Most of the time they have already nude up their mind. In support of the idea that kids are usually decided on whether to stay or not, Mr. Knudsvig added, It was interesting to note that none of the drop outs occured in May. Other factors causing drop outs were problems with the family, and students having to work to keep their car or other items. Junior sports Ian Mike Kresl attends a ht)ci ey game wearing this muiti-colured. all- purpose sports t -shirr Surprised bv a roving photographer Ingrid Lawrence snarls a grin Auto mechanics check the oil on students Duane Atmstrong. Craig Showalrer. and Steve Haley a cat brought in for repairs The late winter weather does not seem ro alfeci driver Sherri Fonraine or her passenger Ju rhcv leave rhe sthrtoi parking lor ismssisiimBmiiaaaauMm

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Ki.ll lux Mr. Mikkelson Helps Steer Seniors Through Thick And Thin Dunnj tliL- suninit-r ot 1 77. the studt-nts that itt ' Caint- the cLiss ut l ' S() came t » Red River Hi h Schot)! tor their first visit, and tor many, their first contact. These summer conferences involved discussions about many concerns M()st of you were he innin to feel a sense ot indepen- dence with some of the new freedoms you would exper- ience, and your parents were showing concern that these freedoms mi ht be misused. F-or both of you the pre- dominant theme seemed to be the uncertainness and the unknown. As sophomores this class encountered some anxious mo- ments with class schedule changes, drops and adds, and upperclassmen ' ou had difficulties in developing new friendships and the liurt ot dissolving old ones. Along with this, tliere was the anxiety ot making good grades, the athletic teams, the cheering squads, the band and choir, or simply finding acceptance within a desired friendship group or club. The following year you returned to Red River confident, perhaps over-confident, feeling the routine and familarity ot the system. Being juniors gave you all the benefits of tlu middle child. You had overcome the anxiety you felt as u sophomore, yet you didn ' t have to face the immedi- ate responsibilities of the seniors. Some of you may have found this stagnating, while otliers reveled in the relaxed atmosphere. rhis IS the year that brought for many the first prom, varsity sports, striving tor your grades in band, orchestra and chorus, drama and debate, or finally getting into those Courses relating to your special interests. I ' our final year at Red River became a busy one. tilled with the responsibility ot being the school leaders in student government, clubs, teams, and many other activi- ties As seniors. ]ust about the time you were enjoying the high of being on top, you came to the reahzatit)n that many important decisions were pending, ' ou had to make some choices about further education and training tlirough vocational schools, college or the job market. There were deadlines to meet; forms foi college entrance. financial aid. scholarships, job applications, etc. I enjoyed witnessing this class grow, and I grew myselt trom knowing eacli ot you. I sincerely hope that the anxiousness you experienced in your initial contact with Red River and all the unknown qualities here have made you reali e that you could deal with them. I trust also that this will aid you througii similar anxious and unknown situations in your drive for independence after graduation. Merle Mikkelson Miki ' G..II I)JV t llanstn Davi lljtcri Mn lulli ' lli-ndniks..n Stuvi- llJcy .1 n„ n.,j;.n