Richfield High School - Aurean Yearbook (Richfield, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 272 of the 1977 volume:

AUREAN RICHFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA VOLUME 23 1977 1977 was a golden year. A year filled with highs and lows, great excitement and melancholy, thrilling victories and depressing defeats. It was a year when we found time for solitude, and time for togetherness. The Aurean, which means Golden Year, tries to capture the Instruction, the Involvement, the Socializing, the Personalities and the Memories of 1977. And so we began . . . 1. Introduction Introduction '77 WAS . . INSTRUCTION 6 INVOLVEMENT 44 SOCIALIZING 120 PERSONALITIES 150 MEMORIES 224 ADVERTISING 240 On Your Mark . . . Get Set . . . Go! On September 2, Richfield High School opened its doors to welcome 727 sophomores for Orientation Day. The class members ran through a shortened version of their schedules to familarize themselves with their new teachers as well as a new building. Before they went through their schedules, they met with Mr. Olive in the auditorium to go over the facts of life at Richfield Senior High. Sophomores learned the open lunch and attendance regulations as well as presentations on class rings and the yearbook. Like all other 10th grade classes in RHS history, this group had its share of lost souls who just couldn't find G-5 or S-2 without assistance. Many students agreed with Linda Koppi who said, The first day I was lost, but after that you know what you're doing. Meeting classmates who attended the other junior high was another big event in the day. According to Ingrid Johansen, People from West weren't as weird as 1 thought. Sophomore teachers were very pleased with this new group of students. In Mr. DeCorseys words, 'They are a very fine and enthusiastic group. Mrs. Birchfield eagerly agreed and added, I think they're great! The following Tuesday the sophomores were joined by the upperclassmen. The seniors felt a certain anticipation for their last year while juniors experienced the joy of being one step above the sophomores. In general, the students were happy to be back. 4 Sophomore Orientation And First Day 1. A lost sophomore frantically searches for his 3rd Mod class. 2. Sophomore Spanish students display their pleasure at having their pictures taken. 3. Sophomores receive a taste of the year to come on Orientation Day. 4. Ms. Nicholson attempts to teach the young Frenchmen the most basic words in the language - Oui and Non. 5. Patty Rooney fights to restrain her enthusiasm for shorthand. Sophomore Orientation And First Day 5 6 77 Was Instruction 77 Was Instruction ? Spanish During the 1976-77 school year, the Spanish classes were fortunate to have not one, not two, but three Spanish aides. The aides, Oscar Camou, Juan Olivars, and Irma Flores, helped the students learn more about the Spanish language and their culture. Classroom work included written worksheets, original writings, dialogues, and speeches. Occassionally, classroom work was interrupted to see films and do other things such as miking pinatatas. oecause of its activities and attractions, German was a popular language at RHS this year. Keeping up with past tradition, RHS German club members took on the Minnehaha Academy German students in a soccer game. Contrary to past history, RHS students lost and traded their prized golden soccer shoe for a disappointing golden bone. Also, during the winter months, they had an intriguiging visit to a German restaurant and went on a ski trip. Besides recreational activities, fund raisers were also connected with the German group. Joyce Wood headed a group of industrious students who purchased, picked up, delivered, and sold donuts and milk to hungry RHS students every morning in the foyer. They also sold concessions for the soccer games. In the weeks before Christmas, they joined the other language students for caroling in the halls and a party in the cafeteria. Another all-language function was the Mardi Gras held in March. Some of the students worked throughout the year to earn money for a summer trip to Germany. Responsible for overseeing all activities were German Club officers: President: Augie Schauer Vice President: Marcie Theis 8 Di covering: Orman, Spanish Treasurer: Paul Habegger 3 DISCOVERING In addition to regular class work, many students were involved in raising money for their trip to Mexico. These fund raising activities included selling Chupa Chups and jewelry, and having a bake sale and a Spanish dinner on the night of Open House. German French French was the most popular foreign language taken at RHS. The 'Frenchies' were involved in many activities throughout the year. Homecoming and Valentine's Day were brightened by red and white carnations sold by the French students in the foyer. French classes ate at the L'hotel Sofitel. A few lucky students earned money for a summer trip to France by selling BonBons and T-shirt transfers and working at the basketball concession stand. On November 30 St. Nicholas and Pere Foutard visited the students to celebrate La fete de Noel. (St. Nicholas Day) 1. Teachers Senor Brett and Senor Saxton work to maintain a clean room. 2. Spanish Aid, Oscar works with Gail Martinson on pronounria-tion. 3. Language students join in song at the Christmas party. 4. The donuts sold by the German students help to quiet the morning hunger pains of many RHS students. 5. Madame Keller instructs her 3rd year class. 6. Jingle Bells in French echoed through the halls as 3rd year French students celebrated Christmas. 7. Jane Kanz practices her French in the lab. 8. Lynn Jennings and Lori Westby prepare the carnations to be sold on Red and White day. Discovering: Frcnch 9 RESEARCHING Social Studies VOTE! was the main emphasis of this year's Social Studies classes. 1976 being a national and state election year, teachers, especially those of seniors, were trying to help get students better informed on the issues and stands of candidates. Informal talks by candidates followed by question and answer periods were most helpful. An added requirement in social problems classes was a special report on voting and campaigning. Many seniors could be seen pounding signs or passing out literature for a particular candidate of his or her choice. Second and third trimester seniors chose from a selection of classes such as World Affairs and Banking, Credit, Finance. Tenth grade social studies students had two required courses in American history and then were able to choose a third from a variety of classes ranging from The Culture of the American Indian to the Space Age America. Students in eleventh grade were required to take three trimesters of world history, one of which was taken by everyone, while for the other two, students could choose from varous subjects such as World Religions and Archaeology. 1. Woild history Students anticipate the end of the hour 2. Mr. Grimmer gives notes to a sparcely populated class. 3. Mr. Lapham quickly surveys students tests. 4. John Ashlan carefully observes Cathy Carlson as she takes his B P. 5. Mary Zierhut tries to interpret her last night's dream. 6. Seniors get excited over psychology to varying degrees. 7. Students labor over a worksheet in health. 10 Researching: Social Studies Psychology psy chol o gy (si kal a je), n., 1. The science dealing with the mind and with mental and emotional processes. 2. The science of human and animal behavior. I was running, but I wasn't going anywhere. IT was getting closer -almost on top of me. HELP! Nothing came out when I screamed. If you have ever had a dream similar to this and have wondered, What does this mean? then psychology is the class for you. This year the Psychology Department, comprised of Mr. Grimmer and Mr. Lapham, taught students a variety of interesting subjects. Analyzing dreams, studying the beliefs of Freud, and teaching another student something new are just a few of the subjects covered in the first two trimesters of psychology. The third trimester was an independent study unit where students worked on a major project which they turned in at the end of the trimester. Health Several new teachers were a part of the Health classes in 1976-77. RHS welcomed Miss Pat Birchfield, who, along with Mr. DeCorsey and Mr. Crosby, taught units in mental health, nutrition, communicable diseases, fitness, and alcohol. The classes were divided into thirds and rotated between LCl, LC2, and the classrooms to view filmstrips and read pamphlets. Added attractions were representatives from the American Cancer Society, who explained breast self-examination to the girls, and Mike Wolfe who talked about chemical dependency and his program at the Storefront. Some students attended a March of Dimes workshop on birth defects at U of M. The last two weeks of the trimester were spent in an independent study project on a subject of the student's choice, including everything from Down's Syndrome to Natural Childbirth. Through the total health program of independent study and class work, students hopefully have learned to direct their own lives better by knowing some of the problems that face others. Researching: Psychology, Heallh ll CREATING Home Economics There were many new things done in Home-Ec. this year at RHS. The computer was used for one of the nutrition units. The students took their diet over a two-day period and fed it into a computer, where it was evaluated according to nutritional value and what was lacking. The computer also told students how many calories they were consuming. A course called Creative Foods enabled students to prepare a two-course dinner. There was even a foreign foods course available to interested students. Many boys became involved in the cooking aspect of Home-Ec. because of the wide variety of classes offered. The clothing department began work with specialty fabrics such as leather and knits. There was a course available on how to make childrens' clothing and a class on child development, in which the final project was actually holding a nursery school for children. Students learned what to expect from children and what problems can arise. A sewing contest given by the Minnesota Valley Women's Club gave interested sewers a chance to show off their work and receive a prize for it. 12 Creating: Home Economic Art Art is always changing; it is always unique and different. At RHS many art students were so interested in their work that they even brought their unfinished work home after the class was through for the trimester. Many students also tackled unusual art projects. One student this year made a quilt out of jeans. She stuffed the jeans so there appeared to be someone in them and had socks sticking out from under them. Another student made a vest which won a prize at an art contest. There was much opportunity for the individual to increase his her artistic talents in art classes. There were many different types of art being learned at Richfield including painting, drawing and weaving. There were even many different types of weaving being done. Wall hangings and pots were some of the projects done by students. The art teachers tried to teach the students the difference between good and bad art. They brought examples of good art and pointed out the things which made it a good piece of art. They also kept up to date on their teaching methods and in new ideas of art so that art students would never be missing any of the exciting new methods and types of art. 1. And on to the next assignment! 2. Carol Kurth checks the krumkake. 3. Mary Shultz directs her creative energy onto the potters wheel. 4. Future homemakers begin a new project. 5. Industrial Arts students put finishing touches on their drawings. 6. A student drafts plans for an assignment. 7. Electronics is a complicated subject to study as this student discovers. Industrial Art There were many opportunites coming from the RHS industrial arts area. This year students were able to go right from Richfield High to a field which was related to industrial arts. Many students go on to enroll at local Vo-Tech schools. There were also many unusual things done this year in the Industrial Arts program. These included a new type of silk screening using photographs and paintings, three-dimensional perspective architectural drafting, which gives drawings a look of reality, and work related with solar heat. Electronics was a growing field at Richfield because it's an area which offers excellent future possibilities. Students involved took electronics for a variety of reasons from wanting to learn about medicine to wanting to know how to fix television sets. There were also many openings for girls in electronics. The opportunities of Industrial Arts are constantly growing every day, and new things are being discovered. The RHS Industrial Arts Department has used the new knowledge and techniques to provide students with an excellent up-to-date education. Creating: Art, Industrial Art 13 CALCULATING Math Math courses were a favorite choice for many Richfield students this year. Various types of classes were offered, and several sequential programs were set up to help students find the classes wich best fit their needs. Courses in consumer math, Vo-Tech math, and refresher algebra were available for those students who desired just a bit of math. Students covered their basic 3 year math requirements by taking geometry, advanced algebra, and trigonometry and elementary functions. An accelerated math program was available for those students who had higher math capabilities. By taking math classes, RHS students satisfied requirements for future education of jobs, while obtaining invaluable knowledge. 14 Calculating: Math Science RHS science classes encompassed a broad area of knowledge this year, with courses ranging from astronomy to weather and minerology. This diversity was one reason why many science courses had high student involvement. In many of the courses offered, students could participate on several levels, from basic to advanced. Those involved in science had many opportunities open to them. Some students worked on individual research projects which were entered in various science contests across the country. The Science Department did a fine job in making the many interesting classes and excellent opportunities available to Richfield students. Cc Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb L MtO «) IMN Ml) ran ram wn MM BU MM ■’� MM IUM «• 1. Phil Krzyzaniak displays the true spirit of math. 2. Computer programming fills the before school hours of Larry Earl i. Biology isn't enough to spoil the smile of this student. 4. Rick Lord observes the rise in the tempaturc of H,0. 5. Tim Coughlin finds that close observation under the microscope is essential in Biology. 6. Laurinda Saunders and Val Bucn-ing request help on a difficult problem. 7. Mr. Splctstoser gives an important lecture in Biology. 8. Ron Kompelien does his best with the watchful eyes of Mr. Splctstoser overhead. Calculating: Scicncc 15 16 Performing: Choir PERFORMING Choir The RHS Music Department underwent some changes this year. One of the results was a new director for the choirs. Mrs. Westby, formerly of West Junior High, took over at the directing position. She worked to get students involved doing ensembles and solos for the district music contest held at Bloomington Lincoln in April and for the regional contest at Eisenhower. Mrs. Westby also chose the HMS Pinafore, an operetta, which was performed this spring. Band Mr. Lundahl, the former choir director, is now back to teaching band. This year the band took a trip to Rapid City, South Dakota over Memorial weekend. Band members performed in concert, marching, and stage band events while in Rapid City. A band boosters club made up of people interested in the band was formed to help with fundraising for the trip. A total of some six thousand dollars was raised for the trip. Orchestra Mr. Gagnon has taught orchestra at Richfield for nine years. His original class consisted of 14 students, which this year had increased to 38. Some day Mr. Gagnon hopes to have at least 50 students in the orchestra. He started a small group this year called the Spartan Strings which performed at various luncheons and gatherings. During the winter and spring trimesters, the orchestra added wind instruments to their group, which allowed them to play more types of selections. The orchestra also worked with the choir to produce concerts and performances. 1. Mrs. Westby directs an attentive choir. 2. The Concert Choir gets in the Christmas spirit with Shepherds Chorus. 3. Chuck Knutson is in high step as the RHS drum major. 4. The band has always been an essential part of the RHS pep fest. 5. No band is complete without the flute section. 6. The trombone section hard at work. 7. Mark Bloedow tunes up during practice. 6. The orchestra under the direction of Mr. Gagnon. 9. Patty Ditter takes a break during band rehearsal. Performing: Band. Orchcstra 17 PRACTICING Business Education Business Education classes at RHS gave students on-the-job experience and training, which required a great deal of practicing. For example, the shorthand lab consisted of speed building, skill building, and testing. Much practice was needed in order to become successful in these skills. The business machines used the most in Office Procedures and Office Education Prep were the 10-Key adding machine to solve practical problems, the IBM Executary (Transcriber), Electric Calculators, and the Key Punch. In the fourth trimester of Accounting, a new system of recording payroll was introduced. Called Pegboard Accounting, it was much easier for students to use because figures were recorded only once. The typing classes consisted of 4 trimesters of study. First trimester involved learning the basics, while the other trimesters added new skills and polished those learned previously. In the law classes simulation games were played with a computer terminal. While teaching students skills and techniques necessary in the business world, the RHS Business Education Department was able to use new methods and forms of learning to give added dimensions to classes. 18 Piacticing: Business Education Physical Education Physical Education plays an important part in one's school career. At RHS Phy-Ed. is a required course for sophomores and an elective program for juniors and seniors. The Phy-Ed. program is an inschool program, meaning it is not a part of extra-curricular sports. Some elective courses are Fall Team Sports (centering around Soccer), Speedball, and Flag Football. Team Sports for the winter consisted of Volleyball and Basketball; and Spring Team Sports consisted of Softball, Track and Field, and Team Handball. These courses are offered for both boys and girls in the 11th and 12th grades. Along with the team sports another part of the Phy-Ed. Department centers around individual activities. This area includes Individualized Fitness Programming, Racket Sports, Slimnastics, Outdoor Sports, Gymnastics, and Modern Dance. Many college students in Phy-Ed. come to RHS to observe classes. 1. Business Ed. students sketch on stencils. 2. Sue Schirle employs her bookkeeping skills. 3. These first year typing students learn the basics. 4. Marita Rahlenbeck and Gail Fahey transcribe during a Business Ed. class. 5. Brian Williams takes a breather. 6. Students in Co-ed Team Sports learn the basics of badminton. 7. Craig Spencer checks his figures for Accounting. 8. These sophomores use the simulators to gain basic skills of driving. 9. The weight room is used for many Phy. Ed. classes. Driver Education Driver education was one of the most practical courses that RHS Offered. Through classroom instruction, independent study, simulation driving, and behind-the-wheel training, students learned the importance of safe driving techniques. During classroom instruction, students saw many films about various subjects such as night driving and the effects of driving while intoxicated. Students also made use of the textbook. Sportsmanlike Driving, which helped them learn more about driving. Independent Study was beneficial to the students because it allowed a variety of subjects to be covered. Simulation driving aided the students in becoming skillful at many safe-driving techniques including quick stops and skids. Behind-the-wheel training was the last step in driver education at RHS. Students learned new skills and put to practice various skills which they already know so that with practice they can soon go out and get their driver's liscence. Practicing: Physical Education, Driver Education 19 Language Arts Some of high schools most important skills are language art skills. Language arts at RHS was both an elective and a sequential program to accomodate the many leaning and teaching styles. The high school English teachers wanted to assure a good background in language arts, so they were developing 2 new programs for the 1977-79, school year. The first is a new English program for the sophomores. The second is a diagnostic program to find students with reading disabilities. In the English program itself, many things were offered such as community resources, Guthrie performances, speakers such as Mrs. Hayes, who spoke to the sophomore classes about being blind and deaf. This was a part of the sophomores study of The Miracle Worker. Barbara Flannagan spoke to the journalism students. Athena Productions' Mary Kruase and Sue Snider entertained RHS students with Bits of the Bard. The Language Arts Department also had access to excellant films and filmstrips. RHS also offered a 3 year Honors English program. Those students involved were recommended by their junior high English teachers and remained in the group of 50 students throughout their 3 year English requirement. In tenth grade, they reviewed the basics in grammar and vocabulary. In H.E. 11, Miss Larson stressed writing skills in students papers on Our Town, Huckleberry Finn, Scarlett Letter, and Intruder in the Dust. The study of literature was the main emphasis in H.E. 12. Students can put their language arts skills to practical use through extra curricular activities such as Spotlite, Aurean, debate, speech, and drama. 20 Exprcssing: Language Arts iiutiimiiiumiiin m EXPRESSING 1. Andrei Taylor practices a speech for her class. Z. These students employ their skills in their English class, during Bits of the Bard. 3. Todd Petersen play Romeo to a most seductive Juliet. 4. This karate expert helps out during a demonstration speech. 5. One of the English classes takes time out of their difficult sche-dual to celebrate Christmas. 6. Students employ their writing skills. 7. Jeanne Ekegren works diligently on her fable for Animal Farm. 8. Diane Carlson studies for her English exam. 9. Cindy Hasbrouck takes a break from writing her H E. 11 paper. Expressing: Language Arts 21 Homebase In its second year of existence, RHS's homebase proved itself to be successful once again. It's been one of the best systems with which to communicate recent news to the student body at RHS. More has been accomplished in this ten-minute class than any other system tested before. The students were informed about upcoming dances, sport's scores, extra- curricular activities, and the lunch menu. This year attendance was taken more carefully to keep track of the large number of students in the school. One distinct and obvious advantage of having homebase every day of the students' three years at RHS was that it improves relations between teachers and individuals, and it's comforting to see familiar faces, too. Many students felt it was a learning experience in which to get to know other people. Others thought it was a good way to get involved in what's happened behind the scenes at RHS. The homebase system seems to have satisfied the needs of both the school and the students. And it has provided a short break in which students can become informed and acquainted with events taking place in their school. 1. Mr. Sheehan reads the daily bulletin to his homebase. 2. A typical homebase engages in conversation. 3. A junior homebase shares their room with science lab equipment. A. Mr. Olive, Debbie Smith, and Carla Halbur wait to take their turns at the microphone as students anxiously anticipate what's for lunch. 5. Mrs. Orr works with a student on an individual basis. 6. Mr. Raub corrects a student's assignment. 7. Mrs. Gustafson encourages students' efforts. 8. A student works through a problem with the aid of Mrs. Snow. 22 Varying: Homebase VARYING Individualized Instruction The Individualized Instruction Program was designed for students who wished to receive additional assistance in various areas of learning, such as reading, spelling, speech, and personality behavior. Both academically gifted students and average students were welcomed. The student started with pre-testing, and from that point, worked at his own pace. This year letter grades were based on both attendance and achievement of the individual, as in any other class at RHS. One credit was given per trimester to those who pass satisfactorily on a point-scale basis. New concepts were taught through the use of tapes and games. There was a relaxed atmosphere promoted by the instructors, yet each student was expected to work hard and earn his grade. It is hoped that in the future more students will take advantage of this opportunity to improve skills in any area that needs improvement. ft Varying: Individualized Ins� ruction 23 Working 1. Mike Lindor has a job as an attendant at the Mobil Car Wash. 2. Scott Griswold takes a break from the heavy work load at Lc Bistro. 3. Cathy Hewitt greets her customers with a smile. 4. Jay lundberg works as a cook at Walgreens. 5. Nelson's employs Kelly Huberty as a waitress. 6. Mindy Helseth works dcligcntly during her work hours. ULKAUEKSHia 24 Work Experience Program Work Program Provides Experience On the Work Experience Program, students had the opportunity to work at various types of jobs while they attended classes four hours a day. Some of the different jobs were cook, printer, janitor, and assistant manager. Participants in the program had a chance to discuss their jobs and personal experiences, job interviews, and other related subjects each day with their co-workers. To be in the program, students had to be accepted by a committee of four. The committee examined all of the applications and then decided who would be accepted. Twenty-eight students were selected this year. Mr. Gilbert, the program director, likes the program because, It gives students an opportunity to work and complete schooling at the same time. The students like getting credit for working and going to school for only-half a day. Mr. Gilbert recommends the program to students who don't like school or haven't been very successful in it. Work Expcrience 25 Local Affairs A Shrinking School RHS at one time was distinguished as being the largest high school in the state, with graduating classes that exceeded 900 students. Now that number has decreased to slightly over 700 students in the class of '77. The reasons for the declining enrollment are obvious. Birth control has played a major part in the decrease. Legalized abortions and new trends in parents' lifestyles have had direct impact on Richfield's population. Secondly, the fact that the community is becoming an older one leads to a lowering in enrollment at the high school and even more prominently in the grade school level. Students consequently noticed certain changes in the school system. Elementary schools were closed and many teachers were let go. The wide selection of courses was not cut back this year but no doubt will be in the future. Teachers were released on a seniority basis. This policy has room for improvement, for the administration fears that good teachers could be lost. Several students were also critical of this policy because they were sorry to see younger teachers leaving. Mr. Olive forsees the freshman from East and West Junior High Schools joining the sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the high school building someday. Other steps in consolidation will have to be made to fully utilize the staff and facilities. 26 Local Affairs Ruts And Potholes Are Ironed Out Coming to its completion in the fall of 1976 was a 3 year street improvement project instigated by the Richfield City Council. Beginning in the north-east part of Richfield, construction crews riped up the old tar and gravel streets, put in concrete curbs, gutters, and driveway aprons, applied 2 layers of permanant asphalt surfaces, and replaced the sod. In addition, new street lights were placed at midblock intervals as a safety precaution and convenience for residents. Soundproofing The City During the winter of 1976, cement and wooden noise barriers was erected along Interstate 35W. This barrier, similar to the one put up several years ago farther north in a residential Minneapolis area, cost over one million dollars. Even though the Highway Department thought it was doing the residents who lived along the freeway a favor, the department found many objected to the barrier for various reasons. Some resented the confining, boxed in feeling it gave them. Others considered its green and brown wooden planks unattractive, while some even admitted to missing the noise. Citizens' opinions were split about 50-50 over the structures' effectiveness in controlling the noise. Hub Area Has A Face Lift On November 30th the Richfield City Council authorized preparation of the final plans for the improvements in the Lyndale-Hub-Nicollet redevelopement area which were finally completed in March. The Council gave the city rights to more than $600,000 worth of private property for the project Even though some homes were moved from the neighborhood, the Council kept the number of them to a minimum. There is a possibility Nelson's Restaurant may be moved in 1977. The goal of this endeavor was to upgrade the business district to attract more consumers into the Local Affairs 27 area. R.H.S. Students Found Learning Center's Resources Valuable Richfield was very fortunate in having two such complete and useful Learning Centers to help students with their educational needs. Employed in Learning Center I, were librarian Mrs. Waller, clerk Mrs. Carlson, and aides Ruby Brand, Joan Penz, Joan Peterson, and Lois Mason. These ladies worked very hard and spent many hours helping students with their educational, informational, and recreational needs. Some of the many resources contained in Learning Center 1 were encyclopedia sets, non-print materials, collections of 150 different types of magazines, audio-visual equipment, a complete card catalog, and a paperback book section that was greatly expanded this year. Learning Center II was set up several years ago because there were too many resources to be contained in one area. It employed aides Gen Becker and Mrs. Dan Thornton and media- aide generalist Mrs. Janet Benson, who worked with many social studies, health and driver's education students Resources included in Learning Center II were filmstrips, tapes, books, pamphlets, maps, and dictionaries. When the two Learning Centers combined their unlimited resources with the hard-working staff and the eager R.H.S. students, the results were very, very productive. 28 LibTary 1. Learning Center 1 aide. Marge Carlson, shows her eagerness to assist students and faculty. 2. Ted Parrish signs into Learning Center I during his study hall. 3. Learning Center I staff: Lois Mason, Ruby Brand, Joan Peterson, and Joan Pen . 4 Ron Kompelien takes advantage of the periodicals available in LCI. 5. A student finds it easy to concentrate in the quiet atmosphere. 6. Study carrels provide a comfortable means of study. 7. Learning Center II staff: Mrs. Becker, Mrs. Benson, and Mrs. Thornton. 8. Sophomores industriously apply themselves to a classroom assignment in Learning Center II. Library 29 FACULTY i Eugene Abelson Oliver Agerlic Counselor T it I Coordinator Clinton Asche Barry Bain Mathematics Science Ken Behl Social Studies Lcn Bcilke Social Studies Harold Ahlbom Counselor James Armstrong Social Studies 30 Faculty Robert Chemberlin Science Lee Covart Mathematics Vance Crosby Drivers Education Frank Curry Language Arts Wayne Danielson Science Charles Decorsey Health Stan Defreese Mathematics John Diana Art Faculty 31 FACULTY FACULTY Duane Fempite Science Mabel Frankenstein Counscloi Beverly Frankwitz Language Arts Noel Gagnon Orchestra Fred Gilbert Work Experience Dennis Gillund Language Arts Lloyd Grandprcy Industrial Arts Susan Gregor Art 32 Faculty John Hanson Counselor James Grimmer Social Studies Hubert Hanson Mathematics Rod Haugen Industrial Arts Nancy Houtkooper Science Ken Hess Business Education Jack Jaglo Science Dick Johnson Don Johnson Business Education Industrial Arts Frank Jordan Business Education Faculty 33 FACULTY FACULTY Lyle Konkcl Language Arts Robert Kopesky Social Studies Ted Kotsonas Social Studies Dean Lapham Social Studies 34 Faculty Bruce Larson An Joan Larson Language Arts John Larson Industrial Arts Mary Leahy Social Studies Roger Leary Mathematics Lyle Lewis Miles Lundahl Drivers Education Music Robert Lunde Science Facully 35 FACULTY ACULTY Barbara Muchlethaler Language Arts John Nelson Photography Linda Nelson Language Arts Miles Miller Mathematics Nancy Nicholson Foreign Language Colleen Nilan Language Arts John Obertar Science Michael Oiseth Language Arts 36 Faculty Carroll Rasch Social Studies David Ropsler Don Sanford Business Education Mathematics Ray Saxton Foreign Language Faculty 37 FACULTY FACULTY Dennis Spletstosec Science Stu Starner Social Studies David Sher DECA Coordinator Marguerite Slcala Language Arts Mel Strand Language Arts Sharon Sundre Language Arts Roger Tadsen Art Velma Tcichrow Physical Education Lonnie Tcrpstra Dave Thiclman Language Arts Physical Education Julia Thoreson Home Arts Carolyn Trueper Home Arts 38 Faculty Florrame Trygstad Home Arts Steve Twite Industrial Arts Richard Walker Physical Education Scharlott Walstedt Business Education Gordon Webb Counselor Solveig Westby Music Warren Wheaton Industrial Arts Robert Whelan Physical Education Faculty 39 FACULTY Dr. Bruce Anderson, Superintendent of Schools: Chief executive of school system. Mr. Richard Maas, Director of Instruction: In charge of student and teacher instruction. Administration Mr. James Hare, Student Affairs Director: Responsible for all non-athletic student activities. Mr. Lowell Larson, Director of Personnel: Teacher evaluations, employee activities. Mr. Chuck Stoesz. Administration Officer: Works with student control and attendance. Dr. Robert Hardy, Director of Pupil Personnel: In charge of student personnel. 40 Administration Mr. Robert Collison, Athletic Director: In charge of all athletic activities. Mr. Loren Hansen, Instructional Resource: Supervisor of media. Mr. Rasmussen Retires After 23Vx years of working within the Richfield School District, Mr. Harold Rasmussen retired on July 1, 1977. He was hired in January, 1954, as principal of the new Richfield Senior High School. During this first year, Richfield began their senior high programs such as athletics, Spotlite and Aurean. In July of 1959, he became Director of Secondary Education, his job was to administer and manage the secondary schools and also to plan what changes were needed to help the schools adjust to the changes which were taken place. During his years working in Richfield, he has seen Richfield grow from a school with no tradition to one of the best high schools in the state. Mr. Rasmussen feels that working in Richfield has been a positive experience. Mr. Gene Olive, Principal of the school: Responsible for maintaining the best educational atmosphere at Richfield High Administration 41 Supportive Services What are Supportive Services? Well, that bus you rode to school didn't drive itself. And who was that nice lady that filled out the attendance slip that got you safely back into class? That lunch you dropped all over the cafeteria floor had to have been cooked by someone. Ah ... no, the man in green that cleaned it up was not man from Glad. Remember falling down the stairs trying to beat the bell to 6th mod? After wrapping you in gauze and adhesive tape, the lady with the thermometer got her chance at writing a pass for you. Don't forget the smiling faces you encountered enroute to the principal's office. Falling through that little glass window when buying those 74 football tickets from the lady, who patiently counted out the pennies amidst the broken glass, may have had something to do with your little visit. Don't forget those wonderful men in green again! Yes, someone had to fix the broken window. The janitors, bus drivers, cooks, office staff, school nurse, attendance clerks, and Mrs. Fuselier made up an important part of our stay here in Richfield High School. 42 Supportive Services I. Mrs. Fusclier. Z- Mrs. Kelley, nurse. 3. Cooks; M. Torgerson, B. Pulk, V. Samuel, J. Peterson, H. Pauling, E. Maas, C. Fisher. E. Bergsen, P. Nistler, D. Weber, T. Donnavan, E. Jcnneke. 4. Office staff; M. Skordrud, E. Burt, A. Fuselier. L. Alsdurf, C. Zoph. 5. Bus drivers; E. Duffy, G. Amundson. N. Murray, R. Drabek. D. Allford, R. Bobendrier, R. Carter, J. Myklcbust, B. Urbanski, J. Victor, B. Robinson. D. Lien, D. Thyr, E. Shwartz, H. Hendrickson, C. Wood, T. Johnson, S. Nelson. 6. Custodians: H. Johnson. F. Kanduth, B. Reuter, E. Clarin, D. Thyr. Supportive Services 43 44 77 VV4 Involvement 77 W« Invdvemcnt 45 Enthusiasm Sparks A Winning Spirit Soccer is a sport of continuous action, demanding endurance and spontaneous creativity from its players. Richfield's 1976 soccer team mastered both these traits and brought the Spartans to another winning season. Despite a lack of varsity experience and with a state title to defend, the team utilized super enthusiasm, fantastic coaches, and even great weather to fire up a winning spirit. Taking the players as individuals and making them into a team was done successfully by Coaches Rudy Martinacco and Dennis Gillund, assisted by Manager Jim Burr. Coach Martinacco feels that this year's team was made up of enthusiastic players who worked well together, not basing the team on a few outstanding players. He feels the important part about playing soccer is ... not what one gains as a player, but as a human being preparing for his future life. Richfield's soccer team was successful in many ways in 1976. 46 Socccr J WE THEY OPPONENT 0 4 Mounds View 2 2 So. St. Paul 4 0 Kennedy 1 2 Cooper 1 2 Edina West 2 2 Lincoln 6 3 Lindbergh 3 0 Wayzata 3 3 Minnetonka 5 1 Mpls. West 2 1 Armstrong 0 3 Edina East 2 0 Jefferson 1 0 Eisenhower 2 2 Robbinsdale 1 1 Burnsville 3 1 Mpls. Washburn 4 I St. Louis Park Sectional Tc mrnament 3 1 o 1 Kennedy 0 1 | Edina East 1. Forward Brad P«W« Peterson heads the ball in an attempt to keep it away from his opponent 2. FRONT ROW: J. Malicki, P. Rude. C. Adelmann. B. Robillard, D. Vallancourt, B. Holt, C. Ascher, B. Peterson. ROW 2: D. Seeler, G. Gerdes, R. Dahlk, B. Johnson, R. Wolf, P. Amos, H. Aylward, ROW 3: D. Truniger, B. Hines, J. Haupt, H. Wiltig, S. Alpaugh, L. Molan, P. Hutchins. ROW 4: R. Church, J. Stromberg, J. Tchiel, P. Witten. J. Burr, mgr. 3. Coach Rudy Martignacco. 4 FRONT ROW: J. Abramovitz, R. Peterson, C. Bagleine, J. Klas-gas, B. Erlandson, D. Swanson, T. Olson, ROW 2: M. Mclnerny, T. Schreiner, T. La Beau. B. Paug, P. Krause, M. Erickson, M. Howard. G. Larson, ROW 3: VV. Peterson, D. Moore, T. Mattson, G. Cox, E. Dalmasco, W. Peck, T. Shopbell, F. Sheehy. ROW 4: S. Asplin, P. Anderson, P. Williams, J. Larson, L. Truniger, F. Straud, S. Peterson, ROW 5: D. Halbur, G. Grosz, B. Stauber. M. Seidel, G. Hohenstein, R. DeVries, J. Mathcson, S. Stanger, R. Pietzman. ROW 6: M. Anderson, M. Hofflander, M. Peterson, R. Peterson. S. Penney, R. Nelson, S. Pansch. 5. Coaching Staff: Rudi Martignacco. Dennis Gillund, Dale Strom, Craig Lange. Soccer 47 Practice And Persistence Evident In '76 Season The Spartans prepared for their matches with daily practices. Led by Senior Captains Paul Amos and Hugh Aylward and Junior Captain Dominic Truniger, the team worked on skills, such as dribbling and heading. They built up strength with many a painful leg lift and endurance with soccer-style wind sprints known as Fartlek. Richfield composed a sturdy defense and a scoring offense made up of many stars. Holding the opposition to under thirty goals were goaltenders Bill Robillard and Dale Valliancourt; working well with them were All-Conference Defensive Back Pete Rude and Halfback Brian Holt. Receiving an Honorable Mention for his efforts was Forward Brad (PeeWee) Petersen. Teammates chose Pete Rude as Richfield's Most Valuable Player and Craig Adelman as Most Improved Player. Though it wasn't voted on, most players agreed that Randy Dahlk was the official team clown and moral rouser. •48 Soccer 1. Brad PeeWee Peterson maintains Richfield's control of the ball. 2. Sideline observers take in the action. 3. Jay Haupt confers with teammates. 4. Ball handling skills are well performed by Pete Rude. 5. Brad Peterson attempts to keep ball in bounds. 6. Emerging through Homecoming circle, Paul Whitten. 7. Coaches Martignacco, Strom, and Gillund carefully observe team's performance. 8. Todd Larson out maneuveres opponent in chase for ball. Soccer 49 Cherry Pickers Get Team Into Shape They started practice in those hot August days, and they knew what lay before them would not be easy. The 1976 Spartan Football team had it's work cut out for them. First, there were practices led by Captains Bob Crook, Paul Dale and Pete Louis. Practices consisted of such exercises as endless jumping-jacks and cherry pickers, plus the weekly treat of twenty 50 yard dashes in a row. Each player spent most of the practice drilling with players of similar positions and then working with the total offense or defense in a team scrimmage. 50 Football THEY OPPONENT Eisenhower Park Center Armstrong Minnetonka 1. Tri-captains Paul Dale, Bob Crook, and Pete Louis. 2. Varsity: FRONT ROW: B. Moore, D. Peterson, M. Herrboldt, J. Vogclgesang, P. Louis. B. Crook. P. Dale, J. Culpetter, P Krzyzaniak, J. Mittelsteadt, B. Sautbinc. ROW 2: S. Larson, K Bailey, C. Kuhl, B. Mullvain, M. Runequist, W, Mayer, S. Abelson, N. Anderson, D. Niesen, T. Cunningham, T. Peterson. M. Knudson. ROW 3: G. Peterson, P. Kilty, P. Nielsen, T. Baurle, D. Ronneberg, T. Bruins, D. Miller. T. Odcndahl, S. Swanson. D. Ritzman, J. Dvorak, T. Sonday, R. Gleason, ROW 4: P Franzmcier, A. Thoreson, M. Houpt, S. Patterson, B. Peterson, J. Bringie, B. Wieler, R. Schultz, S. Androff, P. Daniels, G. Opitz, J. Ninteman. ROW 5: C. Kauffman, R. Bartosh, J. Coughlin, D. Lerom, M. Straiton, D. Petersmeyer, S. Timmers, E. Paulson, D. Luhring, P. Habcgger, M. Ferguson, T. Connelly. ROW 6: L. Mattson, manager, S. Nielsen, J. Stromback, J. Lasserud. D. Daniel, J. Tollefson. D. Homberg, J. Waller. T. Martin. J. Holmes, J. Vrchota, E. Pearson. 3. The 1976 Coaching Staff: B. Kispert, B. Whelan. D. Walker, C. Decorsey, D. Thielman. 4. Junior Varsity: FRONT ROW: C. Delahay, M. Rose, T. Culhane, K. Bringie, R. Lee, B. Miller. M. Gardner. J. Nolan. M. Koch. R. Bernhardson. P. StMartin, ROW 2: R. Huntington, B. Hedahl, M. Russell, B. Herman, P. Vaccaro, D. Vogclgesang, B. Harris, R. Ker-kow, K. Freidlund, J. Baago, D. Mayrand, J. Huntchinson. ROW 3: B. Larsen, K. Eide, S. Krohn, P. Dagner, B. Allan, L. Carlson, J. Ashland,). Edwardson, J. Earl, J. Halvorson ROW 4: B. Younker,G. Iverson, J. Wcstlund, D. Kovalik, S. Miller, B. Meyer, B. Iverson, J. Schreyer. T. Coffman. ROW 5: J. Nemer. T. Androff, L. Paszkiewicz, P. Christianson. T. Huberty, T. Guzzi, B. Johnson, K. Anderson. M. Wallick, E. Engcseth 5. Head Coach Dick Walker. 1. Team spirit was high before their disappointing defeat to Armstrong 2. A break in the action. 3. Defense holds again 4. . run that by again 5 Varsity players confer with assistant coach over opponents strategy 6. Richfield loses some yardage only to turn around and gain a first down on the next play. 52 Football Great Pride — Fine Accomplishments Though cries of we re number one! did not fill Richfield's stadium, the players still found great pride in their accomplishments. They had learned from Head Coach Dick Walker that though losing was difficult, one must keep his head up and try, try again. The Spartans worked and played together as a well-disciplined team. Out of this team came tackle Paul Dale, Offensive Guard Murry Herrbolt and Defensive End Bob Mullvain with All-Conference Honors and Safety Chuck Anderson, Fullback Jim Culpepper, and Offensive Tackle Dave Peterson receiving Honorable Mentions. The Spartans proved themselves the third best ground gainers and the third least scored upon team in coach Walker's many successful years as Richfield's head football coach. Tougher than the hard work of the practices was the 1976 Spartan season. After winning the season opener, the Spartans accumulated four loses before returning to the winning track. Their defeat of Kennedy was the turning point of the season, setting the gridders on their way to four straight victories. Determined that all their efforts would produce a winning season, the Spartans prepared for the final game. Vet, the year ended in defeat, and the Spartans left the field with a 4-5 record. With a team that didn't quit and outstanding coaches who stayed with them all the way, Richfield had something to be proud of. % ns mi Footba 11 53 Personal Gains Mark 1976 Season Measured by wins and losses the boys' season record was a poor one, but judging from the personal gains and goals that were reached the season wasn't all that bad. All team members ran their best race in the last meet of the season, the SubRegional Championship. Ron Davis, the 1 runner on the team, finished the season cutting his previous record by 22 seconds. Next year's hopefuls include Juniors Brad Moberg, Bob Gardner, and Tom Chovan. Sherry Case, the Lake Conference Red Division's 1 All Conference selection, became Richfield's first competitor in the State Cross Country meet since 1967. Cindy Carlson received Honorable Mention in the Conference. The high point of the girls' season was second place in the Kennedy Invitational. 54 Cro Country 1. Captain Wayne Kirchgasler speeds his way along the course. 2. FRONT ROW: S. Case, L. Herr, C. Carlson, B, Wold, J. Berkas, M. Geary, J. Meyer, Mgr. L. Case. ROW 2: G. Wood, J. Sweet, D. Mason, T. Chovan, D. Utcch, B Moberg, D. Mork, M. Malmberg. B. Gardner. T. Dixon, R. Davis, G. W'old, K Klien, B. Branch, B. Nelson. M. Panning. Cpt. W. Kirchgasler, T. Gallagher, Mgr. R. Effner, Coach Grimmer. 3. Spartan style carries Richfield runner through the race. 4. Victory in sight for senior Ronnie Davis. 5. Long strides carry junior Brad Moberg towards the finish line. 6. The running clock moves Cindy Carlson on. Cross Country 55 56 Volleyball • 1. Katie Coentn follows through on a difficult bump backed up by teammate Cathy Anderson. 2. Diane Chick exhibits perfect form in her dive. 3. Varsity FRONT ROW: K Anderson. C. Nelson. D. Chick. T Lesney. B. Bly. K. Coenen, ROW TWO: Asst. Coach P. Birchfield, R. Johnson. L Anderson, V. Ponting, M. Kuzniar, J. Malchow, J. Freund. Head Coach N. Houtkoopcr. 4. Varsity team members listen intently to the encouraging words of the coach during time-out. 5. Mary Kuzniar drops to her knees in readiness for a bump. 6. Katie Coenen carries through on her bump. 7. Debbie Murry and Val Pontino jump to retrieve a ball during a practice drill. 8. Team member suffers through the infamous plow.' Up-And-Down Season Ends with Even Record The 1976 season of the volleyball team was opened by calisthenics and sprints around the track. The, year started off victoriously for the team and coach Nancy Houtkooper with a win against Jefferson, but soon the squad felt the frustrations of an up-and-down season. Although great improvement showed by mid-season with the Spartans playing many good games, the competition was found to be too grat. The team continued to improve and finished their season with a 7-7 record. The Spartans prepared for Regional competition with a winning attitude, and in their first match against Wayzata played brilliantly to defeat the Trojans in two games. However, frustration again struck as Richfield lost to the future state champs, Minnetonka. Although the season ended with a loss, all was forgotten at the banquet. Terry Lesney was awarded Most Valuable Player and Cheryl Nelson was named Most Improved. Recognition was also given to the B Squad and J.V. teams coached by assistant Pat Birchfield. Both teams played fantastically through the whole season and will be led well next year by new co-captains Joyce Malchow and Cheryl Nelson. Volleyball 57 Fine Performers Shine In New Positions The tennis team lost all three singles players from last year, so this year proved to be a building year; however, next year promises to be better. There were fine performances throughout the season by the first doubles players Mary Toots Olinger and Pam Naslund and second doubles Leslie Sachs and Sue Eggelson. At the end of the season, the team had the usual banquet where they passed out a few awards to certain people. The award for most improved was given to Margie Creighton, who fought out long battles and lost on close matches. She reminded the team that victory was more than winning a game; it's playing as hard as you can and never giving up. The award for most valuable was given to Toots Olinger, who also received all conference. Richfield hosted the regional tennis matches this year, under the direction of coaches Vel Teichrow and Jan Newman. In individual regional play, first doubles advanced to the third round before losing out in a tough battle against Edina-East. The three singles players Betsy Stark, Margie Creighton, and Kathy Stark lost out in tough matches in the first round, while the second doubles team advanced to the second round before eventually losing out. SS Girls Tennis 1 After returning the ball. Leslie Sachs prepares for the next move. 1 FRONT ROW: P. Naslund. B. Stark. M Olinger, L. Sachs, P. Jcpson. BACK ROW: C Amos, R. Smith, S. Eggleston, M. Creighton, K. Stark, D. Mills, Coach V. Teichroew. 3. BACK ROW: H. Anderson. M. Hirmer, J. Bcdnar, S. Sunder, D. Isaacson. ROW 2: B. Krueger, G. Bruss, N. Bednar, B. Carroll, J. Swanson. D. Circle, S House. FRONT ROW: J. Anderson, P. Ekholm. S. Landey, L. Swanson, N. Massahos, J. Marshall, V. Stone 4. Pam Naslund follows through on her return. 5. Concentration is essential in Richfield tennis game. 6. In an effort to save the ball Pam Naslund stretches outside the court. Girls Tcnnis S9 Girl Gymnasts Tumble Upon A New Coach The 1977 girls gymnastic team had a slow start this year but picked up the pace in midseason. They were led by a new head coach, Mrs. Pat Birchfield, along with assistants Miss Lunde and Mrs. Houtcooper (alias Miss Gladsen). The girls were plagued with numerous serious injuries and illnesses this year, from a flu epidemic and mono to pulled muscles and a dislocated kneecap. Junior Terri McKee did an excellent job as captain while her co-captain, senior Darcy Patzner, was ill with mono. Working hard for three hours every weekday, in G-6 and the weight room, the girls built and added to their routines. With the aid of two exceptional spotters, Jeff King and Mickey Scott, the girls were executing yamashitas and cartwheels on vaulting, aerial cartwheels and back handsprings on beam, layout and full-twisting backs on the floor, and somies and full twisting moves on the bars. Besides meeting many tough local teams this year, the girls traveled to Faribault and hosted Rochester Mayo. Katie Coenen qualified for the State Competition at Anoka H.S. on bars and vaulting. Scores of 8.75 and 8.5 gave her third place on the unevens. 60 Girls Gymnastics 1. Keeping your elbows in is essential to maintaining balance in a forward roll on the beam. 2. Patty Rau watches the beam in her front walkover. 3. Before twisting off the parallel bars, this gymnast hold her handstand. 4. Pam Nasland concentrates on her ' pop-' while spotter Katie Cocnen waits for her to hecht off. 5. FRONT ROW: Co-Captain D. Patzner. K. Cocnen, S. Flietman, N. Sims, P. Rooney, L Moore, R. Selby. ROW TWO: MGR P Lien, C. Anderson, B. Barnes, D. Gmetiko, B. Bly, K. Anderson, Co-Captain T. McKee, B. Kendall. D. Circle. J. Sims, MGR. K. Morton ROW' THREE: Coach Miss Lundc, P. Rau. L. Mathews, A. Lundberg, L. Washburn, J. Men huber, L. Goeman, C. Myrvold. H. Neilson, J. Johnson, E, Rosters. S. Rathoun, Head Coach Mrs. Birchficld, Ass't. Coach Mrs. Houtkooper. 6. Annette Lundberg reaches for her cartwheel during the gymnastics pepfest. 7. Midway in her aerial cartwheel dismount, this gymnast looks for the crash mat. 8. Trainer Jeff King spots Katie Cocnen on her handspring vault during the pepfest. 9. Belinda Barnes pauses on the high bar before continuing her routine. 10. Co- Captain Teri McKee slides into her splits on the balance beam. 11. Assistant Coach Miss Lunde helps gymnast stretch her thighs during warm-up. Girls Gymnastics 61 Gymnast Performance Far From Routine In a switch from last year's concurrent boys and girls meets, the MSHSL decided to move the boys season to the fall. This was welcomed by RHS, for it meant the team could practice right after school rather than in the evening, following the girls practice. When the mens gymnastics season ended, it wasn't the most successful one in terms of win-loss records, but they were undeniably victorious. Despite a 7-3 record, Coach John Diana preferred to emphasize the positive aspects of the season. Outstanding performances were given by Co-Captains Dale Preston, who advanced to the State Meet in vaulting competition and Dan Conrad, who missed going to State by .03 points in the all- around competition. More than half of the Spartan gymnasts were sophomores, who supplied a great amount of support. Special recognition was earned by sophomore Harry Prawdzik, who generally participated in 5 events each meet. Other stand-outs were: Hibble Michelson, Steve Pretty Boy Chaffin, and Brian Birdbath Harvath. 62 Mcns Gymnastics 1. Long horse vaulting, new to Minnesota State High School competition, looks easier than it really is when done by cocaptain Dale Preston. 2. Strength and power are essential for the still rings as shown by senior Dan Conrad. 3. Co-captain Dan Conrad circles the horizontal bar for another well performed giant. 4. FRONT ROW: B. Harvath, G. Hanson, Co-Captain D. Preston, Co-Captain D. Conrad. J. Michelson. A, Corazala. ROW TWO: Asst. Coach M. Scott, C. Rodgers, B. Hreha, R. Chaffine, P. Shwartz, ROW THREE: D. Jarnbcrg, C. Turner. G. Cox, Steve Chaffine, S. Chaffine, Head Coach J. Diana. 5. Sophomore Harry Prawdzik presses to a handstand on the parallel bars. 6. A fine dismount by sophomore Harry Prawdzik. Mens Gymnasties 63 They Were The 1976-1977 Spartan Basketball Team They worked throughout the off season. They got together the talents of the experienced as well as the inexperienced. They gave up after-school hours, Saturday mornings, and vacation days. They put together a team that was ready to win. They were the 1976-77 Spartan basketball team. When the official team practices began. Coach Stu Starner began to work his players into a team, putting together their skills in shooting, ball handling, and rebounding. Also aiding the team was the experience, part of which came from Captains Paul Haugen and Pete Kottom. It wasn’t long before the Spartans had accomplished an impressive 8-4 conference record. The Bucketmen prepared for each game by staying cool and relaxed. Then game time rolled around, the Spartans were ready to face a hard-playing opponent as well as a tough group of critical fans. Mpls. Southwest Eisenhower Park Center Cooper Edina East Fridley 64 Boys Basketball 1. Anticipation mounts on the faces of cagets. 2. Varsity: FRONT ROW: C. Spencer. M. Rundquist, G. Eide, j. Mittelsteadt, S. Rynda, P. Dagner, P. Kielty, MGR. K. Eide; ROW TWO: G. Troland, M. Plinske, T. Peterson, P. Kottom, P. Haugen, B. Edlefsen, B. Windclman, J. Westlund, Coach S. Starner. 3. Senior Pete Kottom sighs as he gets ready to pass. 4. Kottom sweats after a big fall. 5. Junior Varsity FRONT ROW: T. Pederstuen, B. Posziewicz, M. Gibbons, J Cerman, P. Habegger, J. Westlund. ROW TWO: P. Dagner. T. Vessel, J. Tollefson, R. Schultz, J. Johnson, P. Kielty. o. Sophomores: FRONT ROW: D. Moore, B. Myer, J. Sooldner, B. Ariola. D. Strommcn, G. Gros, P. Christianson; ROW TWO: G. Graham, R. DeFreeze, M. Hassenstaff, 5. Panch, S. Peterson, L. Paskcwitz, K. Lundeen, D. Lcrom. 7. Brad Edlcfson gets ready to shoot a free throw. 8. Excitement peaks as Haugen and four opponents reach for the ball. Boys Baskctball 65 1. Paul Haugen in pursuit of Edina's ball. 2. Coach Stu Starner contemplates the next strategy for the team. 3. Pete Kottom goes up for a lay-up. •� . Haugen fights for the rebound. 5. Brad Winkleman shields Pete Kottom from an Edina guard as he passes to a teammate. 6. Brad Edlefsen aims for a free throw. 7. Anxiety shows on the face of Brad Winkleman. 8. Senior Paul Haugen takes a leap before shooting. 66 Boys Basketball Coach Starrier Blends Team Skills The 1977 Richfield basketball team was serious about their game. Each player had done his share to develop individual skills. Coach Starner blended these individual skills into a total team effort. All the off season work was not to be forgotten. Richfield basketball was becoming big again as the Spartans prepared for a shot at a 1977 title. Boys Baskctball 67 68 Cirls Basketball Diligent Work Pays Off For Smallest Team In The Conference 3 seconds! 33 to 34. We're losing! Dribble, dribble, dribble, SHOOSH! We won 35 to 34! The Spartan girls, the smallest team in the conference, was a combination of good shooters, strong defensemen, and quick runners. The team, comprised of several fine players and some promising sophomores, was led by seniors Mary Olinger and Sherry Case (the Co-Captains), Mary Kuzniar, Terry Leshey, and Diane Frosig. Consistancy in a game was one of the main things the team struggled with this season, but the team effort was good, and the attitude of the girls strong. The region the Cagers played in was one of the best in the state, and as a result the girls had to put in many long hours of practice. Coach Val Strachan said, Our program is developing very well, It takes many years and a dedicated effort to make a successful program. We are in the beginning yet, but we're moving in the right direction. On the whole, the state has made magnificent progress in just three years. The girls are attending camps and working more diligently. The pay-off is many fine ball-players in the state and some super teams. The Cagers advanced to the Rebion 6 AA tournaments. After defeating Mound 56-44 in their first game, the girls lost to Jefferson 47-31. Their overall season record was 11-11. 1. Mary Kuzniar dodges an opponent. 2. Varsity FRONT ROW: V. Stradan. S. Case, D. Frosig, M. Kuzniar, A. Dolan, L. Anderson, V. Ponting, J. Matchow, T. Lcsney, K. Anderson. 3. Joyce Malchow snatches a rebound. 4. Joyce Malchow hovers over an opponent. 5. Junior Varsity FRONT ROW: K. Stark, B. Carlson, L. Adelmann, E. LcBeau, M. Layer, ROW TWO: L. Howard, D. Anderson, J. Coplin, J. Freund, Coach Newman. 6. Toots Olinger goes for a lay up. 7. Mary Kuzniar in trouble on the base line. 8. Terry Lesney signals for a pass. 9. Sherry Case in a tough spot. Girls Basketball 69 Mighty Spartan Pucksters: Well Balanced Lake Conference Team It was November, time for the mighty Spartans pucksters to skate into another season. With the leadership of Captains Bob Mulvain, Steve Nielson, and Jeff Stromback, the team was ready for play. Good inner team relations were an important factor which helped them put together a versified, well balanced Lake Conference team. Advancing from Assistant coach to Head Coach was Mr. Jake McCoy whose experience, which included Olympic participation, was difficult to equal. Stressing the discipline needed for a serious team, Coach McCoy taught the Spartans the importance of hard practice, as well as real game effort. He expected his players to hold their own by working to accomplish a level of play to match the individual players total ability. 4 WE THEY OPPONENT 1 2 Eisenhower 0 7 Jefferson 3 0 Lincoln 1 1 Roosevelt 3 4 Watroad 1 3 Minnatonka 2 1 Park Center 2 3 Robinsdale 3 2 Wayzata •I 4 Burnsville 0 7 Edina-East 5 2 Fridley 1 4 Kennedy 4 3 Lindberg 7 3 Osseo 3 2 Armstrong 5 70 Hockey 1. Band Director Miles Lundahl give direction to the pep band during a hockey game. 2. Spartan defense blocks the opponents shot. 3. FRONT ROW: D. Frober, D. Swenson. S. Nielson, T. Peterson, D. Seeler, B. Mullvain, J. Stromback, J. Sandquist. BACK ROW: P. Nielson,]. McCoy, J. Anderson, T. Huberty, C. Fritzke, D. Ronneberg, M. Odenbach, T. Guzzi. R. Heinz, C. Haufman, Coach M. Thomas, Coach T. Grant. 4. Head Coach Jake McCoy keeps a watchful eye on the game. 5. Set for a face off with Robbinsdate. 6. A Spartan duo heads for the goal. 7. Following a defected shot, its a race for the puck. 8. He breaks loose. 9. Spartan player passes to teammate. Hockey 71 Players, Nice On Ice 72 Hockey With the word hustle” on their minds, the 1976-77 Richfield hockey team began their hour and a half daily practices. Noted as a practice highlight were the drills known as killers, which completed the day's workout. Though the team started with a slow 1-4-1 record, it was foreseen that the many close games which resulted in losses would in the future take turns for the victory column. With desire, ability, and teamwork, the Spartan ice-men were on route to a winning season. 1. Coach McCoy encourages players between periods. 2. Spartan defenseman manuevers the puck from behind the net. 3. Now stop that boys! 4. Spartan players on the move. 5. Pucksters glide across the ice, not necessarily on their feet. 6. The Spartan offense piles up in front of their opponents goal 7. Did that go in? Hockey 73 Sectional Champions Advance To State Enthusiasm was at its peak at the beginning of the winter sports season when 50 young men went out for the three ski teams. Despite the large number of participants, individualism was keenly stressed. Head slalom coach, Roger Tadsen, strictly adhered to his philosophy shared by Martinaggo, crosscountry coach, and jumping coach Dennis Gillund, We're coaching a lifetime sport, one to be taken with them. Obviously a great deal of emphasis was placed on the individual participant. This is the best over-all team that Richfield has had for the last ten years, at least. As Sectional Champions, the Spartans sent a full team to the State meet in all three categories, coming home with third place. 74 Boys Skiing 1. Kelly Klien pushed on through a wooded cross-country course. 2. The slalom course, as Greg Boscr shows, requires determination to take the gates with ease. 3. Wally Peck skies down the hill to the slalom course ending. 4. Boys Cross-Country: FRONT ROW: K. Klein, B. Holt, H. Wittig. D. Mork. ROW TWO: D. Fraus, M. Seidel. B Erlandson. 5. Sell. ROW THREE: B. Frenz. G. Hohenstein. P. Zander, L. Truniger. 5. Varsity jumper Mitch Meleski broke his leg during a practice; consequently, he could not jump in the rcgionalv a week later. 6. Jay Haupt. eighth in the Rcgionals. accentuates his turn on a snowy course. 7. Regional ninth placer. Todd Larson, swooshes through the tight gate. 8. Crucial turns with the right style are required to take a good run as Paul Amos demonstrates the skill that won him second place in the rcgionals. 9. FRONT ROW: M. Anderson. D. Mason, J. Hurley, K. Witte, J. Haupt, R. Hcrmstad. ROW TWO: B. Moberg. G. Boser, S. Prideaux, C. Wood, P. Anos, T. Larson ROW THREE: T. Indchar. M. Mclcba, B. Meyer, J. Robert. VV. Peck, J. Latson. 10. Jumping. FRONT ROW: L. Mollan, B. Johnson, D. Holmberg, ROW TWO: D. Van Krevelen, K. Klcschold. R. Gardner. Mr. Gillund. Boys Skiing 75 1. Beth Wald displays her skill in cross-country. 2. Nancy Hanks accentuates her turns down the speedy slalom 3. Terry Calvin cruises smoothly through a slalom course gate. 4. Intense concentration is shown by Leslie Perlich as she takes each gate with ease, 5. Joan Erickson demonstrates her ability to take the Buck Hill course carefully. 6. In cross country competition. Cindy Carlson glides speedily through the course. 7. Girls Slalom; FRONT ROW: J. Erickson. P. Laudenslager. C. Halbrouck, A. Hanson. C. Amos, C. Nelson ROW TWO: N Hanks, P. Hughes. N. Peterson. L. Austin. T. Calvin, J. Femrite, L. Mellan. ROW THREE: C. Gregory, C McIntyre, J. Anderson, L. Perlich, J. Wahnske, Mr. Rasch. 8. Girls Cross-Country: FRONT ROW: D. Shelton. B. Wald, C Carlson, L. Jennings. ROW TWO: C Bjorback, M. Hirmer, M. Genry. J. Meyer. ROW THREE: M. Creighton. J. Newstrom, Coach V. Teichroew THEY THEY OPPONENT Lincoln Edina East Jefferson Robbinsdale Armstrong Cooper Eisenhower Park Lindbergh Edina West 76 Girls Skiing The “Over The Hill Gang Plows Thru Under the coaching of Ms. Teichroew and the leadership of Captain Lynn Waxy Jennings, ten dedicated girls put it together for a successful girls cross country ski season. Beth Short and Sassy Wald, Cindy Carlson, and Lynn Jennings led the team placing high in each meet. These girls, plus Margie Creighton and Darlene Shelton, went on to compete in the regional meet. The team took fourth place overall, ending their season on a positive note. Practices consisted of much more than just skiing. Flight training, waxing, dressing, fruit eating, back rubs and long bus rides were very much a part of the routine. The girls slalom ski team also had a fine season due to the superb coaching job of super sloper Mr. Rasch and the hardwork of all team members. Among the many highlights of the season were two statewide invitationals, in which the girls placed fourth and fifth, and incomparable team trip to Michigan, and finally the banquet held at the Chart House. Girls Skiing 77 Richfield Team Paves Way For Future Of Sport It was the 1976-1977 season, and it was the season that Richfield wrestling was to come of age. With many a returning lettermen, new coaches, and new wrestling style, the Spartans were soon well on their way with a 6-2-1 record. Mr. Ken Hess took the reigns as Head Coach with assistence from Mr. Bob Whelan, whose success and experience in college wrestling provided an extra basis for the overall team improvement. Coach Hess stressed that each player creates his own goals and, within the range of his capabilities, does his best to achieve them. Coach Whelan taught the wrestlers the new conservative methods of the sport. The coaches worked together to build spectator interest in wrestling by getting cheerleader help, by forming a group of girls known as Mat Maids, and by explaining many wrestling skills in pregame time. The 1977 Richfield Wrestling Team began to pave the way for the future of their sport, creating more interest than ever before by creating a team better than any previous Richfield wrestling team. 78 Wrestling 1. Everything crunches but Spartan integrity. 2. Brad Hreha gets a hand in de face. 3. FRONT ROW: B. Smith, M. Rickert. B. Hreha. A. Anderson, J. Vrchota, G. Gerdcs, T. Coughlin, Mgr L. Mattson. ROW TWO: J. Earl, R Erickson, M. Berg, P. Kauffman. B Williams. F. Sheey. J. Coughlin. G. Larson. ROW THREE: D Mayrand, S. Miller, J. Bringle, J. Vogclgesang, P. Louis. B. Alan, D. Lundbcrg. D. Lundberg. B. Crosby. ROW FOUR: G. Cox. K. Bringle. S. Ableson, M. Gardner. C Walan. P Neuville, D. Vogelgesang. M. Archer, J. Holmes, S. Scnum. 4. Tri-Captains: Jim Vrchota, Tim Coughlin, Greg Gerdes. 5. Richfield cheerleaders kept the Spartan beat going Wrestling 79 1. Brad Hreha entangles a struggling opponent. 1. Tri-Captain Tim Coughlin prepares to break free. 3. Another Spartan pin. 4. The 1977 Wrestlers provided much to cheer about. 5. Asst. Coach Bob Whelan looks on intently. 6. The Spartans remained on top through-out the season. 7. Tri-captain Jim Vrchota scores two points with another take down. 80 Wrestling Spartan Grapplers-Tough To Match Practice began in early November, led by captains Tim Coughlin, Greg Gerdes and Jim Vrchota. Spartan grapplers spent an intense hour and a half laboring through their favorite daily drills: ups and downs, jump-overs, bear crawls, and some nights, a little extra weight lifting. Pete Louis, with the well known Louis laugh , helped keep his teamates lively. Wrestlers went through the usual troubles with weight control and prematch jitters. Weight restrictions were taken more serious this year than in previous ones. The fantastic pressure of this individual sport was dealt with by Spartans in methods ranging from pacing to sheer concentration on moves to be used. What really got the wrestling scene going? It was foreseen that many wrestlers were state competition bound. Overall, many wrestlers had already acquired impressive records, and it was soon seen that the team as well as individuals was state bound. Wreslling 81 3 Richfield Plunges Into First Season Of Swimming This year Richfield jumped into Lake Conference swimming competition, and for a new team they made quite a splash by tucking away two victories over Kennedy and Fridley during the season. The team, composed of mainly junior high girls, under the direction of Coach Marc Hamren and diving coach Jerry Classen, got in shape with practices held every morning except Wednesday and each afternoon adding up to a total of three hours in the pool each day. The 35 member crew proved to be strongest in the 100 meter free-style and the 400 meter free-style relay events. The team's star swimmer was junior Nina Tatarko, who went on to swim in state competition. She placed sixth in the 100 meter freestyle event, though she was recooperating from a bout with the flu at the time. The girls were sorry to see the season come to a close. All members agreed it was a fun and worthwhile experience. The final banquet wrapped up the year. The future of the R.H.S. team looks very bright with all the talent found at the junior high level. The experience and maturity gained this season will be a firm foundation for next years team. 82 Girls Swimming And Diving .V 1. Mary Remington gets psyched for her next dive. 2. Determination churns swimmer on to victory. 3. A Richfield senior shows style and form in an important dive. 4. Reaching for her toes in a forward dive is senior Mary Remington. 5. Practice makes perfect. 6. Girls’ swimming team FRONT ROW: A. Flahavan, P. McCoy. B. Willard, M. Remington, L. Gibbons, A. Coencn, L. Oberg. ROW TWO: J. Miller, C. Mullemaster, S. Walton, C. Rendahl, M. Campbell, D. Nilsen, C. Beuning, L. Waller, T. Ncsslcr, A. Elsen, C. Anderson, J. Laird, D. Robinson, K. Miller, G. Dcmble, S. Rathbun. ROW' THREE: C. Charest, L. Johnson, N. Tatarko, M. Carlson, L. Thompson, H. Linhares, L. Northfclt, L. Helm, E. Christenson, S. Vogel, L. Mathews, C. Astell, V. Groat, B. Evens, B. Applcbaum, J. Peterson, J. Buoen, C. Bjorback, J. Pemberton, L. Feigh, N. Solberg, K. Johnson, L. Runke. 7. ... and they're off! Girls Swimming And Diving 83 1. Pointed toes and little splash, two of the elements for a good dive. 2. The middle of a reverse dive. 3. FRONT ROW: C. HardgravcsJ. Vanderheidcn, R. Johnson. J. Pietzman, T. Peke. P. Lair, R. Peitzman. J. Halverson ROW 2: J. Dicky, R. Stack, D. Lund, T. Mattox, P. Smoglick, W. Gelezinski, B. Nelson, R. Bruins, T. Pike, K. Frcedlund, B, Crook. ROW 3: K. Schmidtt, G. Mickelson, J. Dickey, K. Doan, J. Nichclson, J. Barta, T. Critterdon. ROW 4: B. Amond, A. Smith, D. Chelson, J. O'Donalt. K. Gallager, T. Gallager, M. Carlson. 4. Dale Preston flys through another practice. S. On your mark, get set ... 6. The take off for another great dive. 7. Dale Preston points toward the water. 8. Reach for the water! 9. Whooops .. .1 84 Boys Swimming And Diving Boys Swimming: “Wet Behind The Ears With the help of swim coach Mark Hamren and diving coach John Daily, the first RHS swim team showed rapid and steady improvement. Emphasis was placed on individual competition rather than the team losses. Swimmers and divers spent many hours trying to improve timings and perfecting form in the new junior high pool. Despite the hardships and dissapointments, the mighty Spartan spirit was not lost. A firm foundation was built in the teams first year on which strong teams will grow in the future. Boys Swimming 85 Intermurals Attract Big Numbers The intramural program is alive and kicking-kicking soccer balls, that is. At least this was the case for the 180 girls signed up to compete on the soccer teams last fall. According to head intramural coordinator, Phil Johnson, girls soccer was an overwhelming success. In this first year at his new Intramural post, Phil, who graduated from RHS last year, incorporated several new sports into the program. Besides soccer, girls volleyball and coed volleyball went over especially well. Another inspiration, was the roller- skating I.M. fund raiser. Proceeds went for the purchase of extra things like trophies and a sundae treat after a championship game. Other sports on the line-up were boys football, basketball, and floor hockey. These teams were also encountered with enthusiam. Students took the involvement seriously and were prompt to attend all their games. Some teams even went out and bought jerseys with their teams names on them. Of the many tasks of Phil's job, was promotion. Here he stressed that You're going to miss out on a lot if you do not join. The outlook for the future is one of optimism. Next year Phil plans to expand Intramural by building on the number of participants that were on the teams and sports. 1. A member of the Tapaires team kicks the bjll back into the game. 2. Intramural basketball players Craig Spencer takes a shot under pressure. 3. Keeping an eye on the action 4. During a cold weather game, one of the 180 girls up for Soccer throws the ball into play. 5. Mr. Grimmer heads down court with the ball. 0. Linda Kern takes off for the goal. 7. A shot on goal. 86 lntramurals !ntramurals 87 Bob Whelan, Assistant Football and Wrestling Nancy Hootkooper, Head Volleyball and Assistant Gymnastics New Faces Fill Empty Spaces For the RHS coaching staff, change was a part of the 1976-1977 season. This year brought with it many new coaches and some position shifts for previous coaches. Newcomers to the staff were Dave Theilman, Assistant Football and Head Track; Bob Whelan, Assistant Football and Wrestling; Pat Birchfield, Head Gymnastics and Assistant Volleyball; Jim Karnas, Assistant Football and Baseball; and Jack Beatherwick, Assistant Football. These coaches brought with them the true love of sports, the desire to help students gain both physically and mentally, and the enthusiasm needed to spark the Spartan season. Advancing from assistant to head coaching positions were Head Volleyball and Assistant Gymnastics Coach Nancy Houtkooper and Wrestling Coach Ken Hess. These two are teachers, as well as coaches, who enjoy the opportunities which coaching provides to eliminate barriers like those which exist in a classroom. The new and promoted coaches at RHS have many common beliefs. One is that student body and community support and interest help to make a sport worthwhile for the athletes and the school. Another belief is that their athletes should each set goals based upon their own abilities and then do their best to attain these goals. Most importantly, the coaches feel that their contribution should be on one which helps their athletes to prepare for the future by becoming dedicated, building character, and developing meaningful relationships with others. Ken Hess, Head Wrestling 88 N«w Coaches Jim Karnas, Assistant Football and Baseball Dave Thielman, Assistant Football and Head Track Jack Beatherwick, Assistant Football Pat Birchfield, Head Gymnastics and Assistant Volleyball Dandy Sandy Sandy Bakken, referred to as Sandy by all who know her, was a valuable asset to the school. As Mr. Collison's right-hand, she is in charge of scheduling gym hours, team pictures, and buses for away games. Keeping files on all athletic activities is just one more of the thousand-and-one other tasks she did. New Coaches 89 1. Varsity Cheerleaders: Sue Thorsland, Julie Butler.Karla Peterson, Val Walker. Rose Uram, Ruth Raskinski, Julie Norman, and Cathy Crichton. 2. Varsity Cheerleaders: BACK ROW Jane Novak. Jenni Halvorson, Patty Samuelson. FRONT ROW Brenda Supalo. Barb Black, and Kris Thompson. 3. B-Squad Cheerleaders; Beth Horning. Ann Mittelsteadt. Patty Rodgers, Colleen Farrell, Anne Carlson, Judy Scheidler. 4. Varsity Cheerleaders: BACK ROW Laura Haraway, Sue Shannon, Denise Pilger, FRONT ROW Lauri Kursu. Sandy Coleman, Karen Campbell. 5. Let me see you scratch yourself, was one of the new cheers exhibited at a pep fest. 6. Karen Campbell puts pep and steam into the Homecoming pep fest. 7. Brenda Supalo and Jcni Halvorson snap their fingers to We are the Cheerleaders. 8. Sandy Coleman proudly wears her cheerleading letter. 9. B-Squad Cheerleaders: Lynn Hilger, Sandy Brett, Shelly Marette, Joy Dalager, Barb Baden, and Annette Nyberg. 90 Cheerleaders Ups And Downs Of Cheerleading What docs a year of cheerleading consist of? 1. Spending your hard earned money on anything and everything. 2. Making new friends. 3. Working to make pep-fests exciting. 4. Practicing until your leg muscles are so sore you have to take the elevator to class. 5. Crying because the team won or lost. 6. Having pride in your team. 7. Rivalries between the squads over who has the best team. 8. Bringing cookies to the team (who throws them away). 9. Pounding your brains out to keep a C-average so you can go on cheering. 10. Doing splits in public when your legs won't cooperate. 11. Making sure you stay on the good side of your teachers. 12. Staying up all night to T.P. captains and coaches houses. 13. Having spirit even when it's raining. 14. Getting up at 5 a.m. to go out to breakfast. 15. Supplying food to opponent cheerleaders for pot-luck dinners. 16. Wearing cheerleading uniforms once or twice a week. 17. Sewing uniform tops at all hours of the night. 18. Yelling as loud as you can to promote spirit until your throat is red. 19. Making up new cheers. 20. Knowing that tryouts were the easiest part of the year. 21. Decorating the team's locker room. 22. Using your summer mornings to practice cheering. 23. Making announcements over the P.A. 24. Depending on the student body to buy your food and candy. 25. Last, but not least, you cheer. P.S. If you had to do it over again, you wouldn't change a thing. Cheerleadcrs 91 High Kicks And Bright Smiles Dazzle Fans tWr -T.pe,te$ The Tapaires began nenf oZll practice two to three times a wee , season came, and the Tapaires began .new format. They became an auxilery unit of the which meant performing at every pre-game knlf.time show. In early November the Tapaires placed second at the Park Center Clinic and also won an award for their booth display. The Tapaires danced and pom-pommed their way through Basketball season, which was highlighted with a Tapette merge dance. Fire and Ice week was a busy week for the Tapaires. They performed at the Fire and Ice King Coronation and also at the Variety Show. The Tapaires also pom-pommed at soccer games, hockey games, and at all the pep fests. Their final test came in the Spring when they wer competetors against other lines in Stat Competition ts. r-sits, rrk ■ w.i special memories which will never be forgotten Pom-Pom Power Under the direction of Mrs. Kispert, the Tapettes once again added spirit and color to RHS home games and pep fests. Out of the many sophomore girls who auditioned, sixteen were chosen for the 1976-77 dance line. This year's officers were Sheila Danner, president, Debbie Nesheim, vice president, Nancy Nelson, secretary, and Jody Breth, treasurer. Four or more hours a week were spent learning and perfecting routines for football, hockey and basketball games at which the Tapettes were featured. The girls also performed at the Variety Show. Most of the girls involved in Tapettes hope to become Tapaires in their junior and senior years. 1. Tapaire officers Sally McPherson, Lynette Johnson. Gretchen Peterson, and Amy Strong. 2. Tapaires: FRONT ROW: D. Kern, P. Sears. C. Saunders, S. McPherson, D. Gordon, J. Fystrom. SECOND ROW: R. Fure. B. Helland, J. Ronneberg, L. Seaman, C. Hanson. B. Njaa. BACK ROW: B. Wagoner, T. Johnson, A. Strong. G. Peterson, L. Johnson, L. Dickson. D. Kelzenberg. 2. Tapaires eagerly anticipate a halftime performance. 4. The Tapaires energetically emphasize their talent. 5. Tapettes exhibit their school spirit at a Pep fest. 6. Tapettes: BACK ROW: N. Nelson, D. Nesheim, S. Vogel. S. Jentink, V. Buening. L. Weber. M. Hokenson. FRONT ROW: L. Kern, C. Brion. L. Swanson, J. Breth, N. Davis, D. Sonday, M. Dronen, S. Danner. 7. Jill Fystrom mirrors the job of being a Tapaire. Tapaires-Tapettes 93 Strenuous Practice Pays Off All of the work began in May of 1976 with the tryouts for the new squad of RHS flagtwirlers. Immediately after the new squad of 18 girls was selected, practices for summer marching band began. Routines were made up by the girls themselves, with helpful hints from their advisor, Mr. Lundahl. In July, with six weeks of hard practice behind them, the twirlers went with the band to Detroit Lakes and placed first in the Water Carnival Parade competition. Practices for the football season began early in August with plans for new pre-game and half-time shows. Practice every night after school during the football season proved beneficial. Flag-twirlers were featured at several football half-time shows as a pleasing attraction to the crowd. The hard work began again with the beginning of the basketball season. With practices before and after school, under the direction of co-captains Patti Ditter and Linda Hagert, the twirlers developed routines for three half-time shows. The hard work of this group made the 1976-77 season an exciting and enjoyable one for everyone. 1. Flagtwirling officers: FROM TOP- Carol Lund, Nancy Meyers. Linda Hagert, and Patty Ditter. 2. Patty Ditter industriously applies herself to acquiring the proper form for flagtwirling. 3. “Keep smiling! is the motto- no matter what. 4. The flagtwirlers promenade smartly around the field during halftime at the Homecoming game. 5. Spartan Silks: BACK ROW: M. Scarlett, B Osterdyk, J. Goplin. S. Swanson, J. Nelson, FRONT ROW: W. Roehlke. D. Erickson, A. Lego, B. Wade, C. Engdahl. 6. Flagtwirlers: BACK ROW: L. Brennan, R. Halbur. L. Hagert, V. Nelson, L. Swanson. S. Motz, D. Winter. N. Meyer SECOND ROW: C. Hoppe. B. Elsen, C. Hansen. C. Lund, D. Isaacson. L. Johnson. FRONT ROW: L. Tatarko, K. Swenby, P. Ditter. 7. The flagtwirlers reap the merits of long hours of practice. 94 Flagtwirlers-Silks Silks Add Color To The Football Field The Spartan Silks, a new flag unit at RHS, is the newest addition to the RHS marching band. This group of girls carrying large red and white flags added a great deal of color and snap to the band. The group learned some basic moves during a workshop and through their creativity and hard work, developed several new routines. Throughout the summer, drilling of high-stepping twirling and turning led to perfection during the performances. The sweat and hard work of the Spartan Silks paid off when the band placed first in the Detroit Lakes Water Carnival. The Silks also performed with the band in the pre-game and half-time shows at all home football games. Flagtwirlers-Silks 95 1. Aurcan editors: FRONT ROW: Dave Conrad, Liz Hammer, Carla Halbur, Mike Tracy, ROW TWO: Mindy Hansen, Lori Turk, Colleen McCarthy, Lizanne Briston, Lisa Kline. 2. Aurean staffers: Kathy Hahn, Julie Billmeier, Lizanne Bristol, Liz Hammer, Dave Conrad, and Colleen McCarthy find that it often takes more than one head to make the various decisions in putting together the Aurean. 3. The Aurean Staff holds their 1st annual Thanksgiving dinner, complete with turkey and pumpkin pic. 4. Aurean Staff: Paula Rausch, Nancy Gallcs, Diane Hoffarber, Kathy Hahn. Wendy Roehlke, Art Killiam. Randy Beadle, Tom Brunner, Michelle Farrell, Ron Davis. Gail Nordstrom, Merrilee Carlson. Carol Kurth, Carol Lund, Terri Parrott, Julie Billmeier. 5. Aurean editors attempt to escape from the pressures of yearbook life. 6. Fridgid temperatures cannot stop the hot Aurcan editors. 7. Advisor Miss Larson shows Co-editors Carla Halbur and Liz Hammer what happens when you don't meet a deadline. 8. Mike Tracy finds out what Miss Larson is really like. 96 Aurean We Did It!! Dear RHS Student Body, Conquering the usual stresses and strains of yearbook production, the Aurean staff did it again. We produced the 1977 Aurean despite the following obstacles: Dave went to Poland ... Lizanne spilled Hawaiian Punch ... Mindy didn't get a list ... Carla sneezed and her silly putty flew out ... Dave made puns ... Miss Larson said three bad words ... Dave sat on Miss Larson's Mama burger ... We spent too much time mashing potatoes for the Thanksgiving Dinner ... We had to re-number the junior class mugs at 3:30 a.m. ... We had to renumber the senior class mugs at 4:00 a.m. ... Miss Larson said another bad word ... We missed the bus ... Dave ate ice-cold skilletti ... We couldn't decide who would get whom for a Secret Santa ... We couldn't get in so we climbed over the wall ... Mike made King ... Our white Christmas tree was too pretty ... Spotlite didn't deliver the pop on time ... We ran out of copy sheets ... Dave went to Poland ... Mike's typewriter broke ... There were too many people in the Aurean Room ... The name got changed to “Aurean Class ... We ran out of names for people we couldn't identify ... We couldn't restage all the pictures ... It was too cute ... 'The Creation and Liz's Jewish music were too distracting ... We couldn't find Colleen's house ... Suzette barked at everyone ... We were too busy writing on our posters ... We had to change mods because of “CRS CONFLT SEE COU- ... Miss Larson got locked in the trunk (with Mike) ... We were busy discussing papers with Mr. Oiseth ... Lori got the lead ... Carla's divinity was too divine ... Deadlines came too soon ... We lost the ladder ... Page 111 was in the wrong place ... We had too many ads ... We left the copy key at school ... We were working on Trig ... We got everyone to DO IT, then we DID IT ... Colleen couldn't say Palatino ... Mom was afraid we'd get French Polio ... Spotlite made too much noise ... We couldn't justify the copy right (or left for that matter) ... Colleen made cranberry (paperweight) muffins ... Dave went to Poland. Sincerely yours. P.S. We loved every minute of it!! Aurean 97 1. Spotlitc editors; Wendy Roehlke, Lizanne Bristol, Mindy Hanson, Julie Lundberg, Tammy Deeren, Advisor Mrs. schwartz, Tom Brunner, (not pictured; Tom Ohncsorge and Kathy Maleck.) 2. Tammy Deeren points apprehensively to the next deadline date as Julie Lundberg looks on. 3. Advisor. Mrs. Schwarz thoughtfully regards some layouts, ■t. Cindy Vanderheiden and VVendy Roehlke sample the refreshments at the Spotlitc-Aurean Christmas party. 5. Julie Lundberg proofreads her copy before typing it up. 6. The display of Spotlitc's infamous pop can collection is lined up upon the wall. 7. Kathy Maleck and Wendy Roehlke draw up assignment sheets for the various editors 8. Mark Schaffer industriously applies himself as he types up hi-, story. 98 Spotlite In The News! During seventh mod everyday, a group of young journalists made their way down to the musty basement of the school to put together another issue of the Spotlite. Besides hours of interviewing, writing, and rewriting, the Spotlite people spent their time adding to their pop can collection perched on top of the wall. It goes without saying that everyone looked forward to the long afternoons spent proofreading or pasting-up” the next issue. But under the divine guidance of Advisor Joyce Schwartz, the bits and pieces of news magically evolved into a newspaper. Above the roar of scribbling pencils, the voice of Editor-in-Chief Mindy Hansen could be heard screeching, But the article is due today! Everyone on the staff was known for their little idiosyncracies: Julie Lundberg certainly shall be remembered for her paper-weight brownies. Lizanne Bristol had an insatiable desire to creativly express herself on the blackboard or grafitti board, as it came to be known. As deadline time neared, Wendy Roehlke liked to relieve the pressure by standing on her head on the beanbag chair. Even though there was much writing to be done, Lisa Boom-Boom Helgesen had time for a little fun on the side, and photographer, Tom Brunner, could always be counted on to know what was developing. Mark Schaffer kept them entertained with his sense of humor and Tom Ohnesorge with his burning editorials. Other contributors to the general pandemonium were Tammy Deeren, Kathy Maleck and Al Smith. Although it was hard work, it gave the staff experience in writing and producing a newspaper. Spotlite 99 100 Studcnt Government And Class Officers Student Government At Work As it has been in past years, RHS in the school year of 76-77 was the proud possessor of a unique form of student government in the nation. While most high school Student Councils were busy planning homecoming and trying to get rooter buses to away softball games, our Student Senate and School Council had their hands freed of these matters so they could work on policy making and school improvements. This year the finishing touches were put on the Early Graduation Policy, which was approved by the School Board and will be in effect for the class of 1978. In an effort to clean up the lavatories at RHS, a new system of enforcing the no-smoking policy was put into use that effectively cut down the smoking problem. The Senate and Council tried to work out answers to the other pressing problems around the school. The student body expressed its concern over the small number of parking spaces available near the school, the unfairness of the GPA Ratings, and difference in curriculum planning by teachers who taught the same classes. All of these demanded action by our government before the end of the year. What made our government unique? We had a School Council that was representative of faculty, students, and administration. No where else could students and teachers override a principals veto if they so desired. RHS was the only school where all members of the school society were fairly represented by their peers. Led by Student Body President, Nancy Hanks, this year's government got things accomplished. 1. The RHS Council shows how students and faculty can work together for the school's benefit. 2. Student body officers: Treasurer Lisa Kline; President, Nancy Hanks; Secretary, Mindy Hansen. Not pictured, Vice-President, Dave Conrad. 3. Student body President Nancy Hanks interjects bits of humor. 4. Faculty working with students is a common sight in Richfield Student government. 5. Dave Young and Mr. Covart discuss one of RHS's current problems at Richfield in Motion 6. Richfield in Motion once again was a successful endeavor. 7. Marietta Andrada and Mr. Hare share a joke at the faculty tea 8. Senior class officers: Secretary, Lori Turk; Treasurer, Patti Shuck; Vice-President, Vicki Peterson; President, Sally McPherson. 9. Junior class officers: Treasurer, Jenny Mathison: President, Debbie Johnson; Secretary, Sandi Miller, not pictured, Vice-President Shannon Kangas. 10. The Senate works hard on problems brought to it by the students. Student Government And Class Officers 101 Deserving Students Gain Recognition The National Honor Society of Richfield High School experienced a very fruitful year, culminated by the annual banquet and induction ceremony held February 28 in the lunchroom and auditorium. The guest speaker was Mr. Jay Beecroft of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing. Short speeches were also given on the NHS qualifications of Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service by the four officers: Jeff Derby, President; Carol Lund, Vice-President; Lori Turk, Secretary; and Gail Nordstrom, Treasurer. This year 56 juniors and 63 seniors were admitted to NHS. Blushing faces on Saint Valentine's day were due to one of the annual NHS activities, singing valentines. Once again NHS members delivered various melodious messages to Richfield High School students and faculty. This year, in cooperation with Ms. Nicholson and the French Club, flowers were delivered in conjunction with the singing valentines. Mr. Curry was also involved in the organization of this traditional NHS activity Under the leadership of Advisor Mr. James Carlson, the Richfield National Honor Society enjoyed another successful year. Gratitude is extended to all involved with NHS for a very satisfying year. 102 Nalional Honor Society 5 1. Singing Valentines were a source of embarrassment to many RHS students who received them. 2. Lori Turk, Secretary, Gail Nordstrom, Treasurer, Mr.Carlson, Advisor, Carol Lund, Vice President, Jeff Derby, President. 3. Mr. Olive congratulates the new and old members of NHS. 4. Darcy Patzncr and Scott Alpaugh converse at the National Honor Society meeting. 5. Rita Halbur and Beth Osterdyk participate in the traditional NHS activity of singing valentines. 6. Students check to sec their name on the list of National Honor Society members. National Honor Society 103 DECA Creates A Mini-Business World The Distributive Education Clubs of America, DECA, has been a part of RHS for one complete decade. This year was DE's tenth birthday as a part of the curriculum at Richfield. With Mr. Sher as advisor, 34 seniors and a large group of juniors and sophomores achieved a full year's worth of new selling, marketing, advertising, and managing skills. For the 34 seniors involved, DE was a class and also on-the-job training in their field of preference. For the sophomores and juniors, it was a single class with concentrated study in selling, advertising, managing and marketing. National competition was a year-long goal for club members. As April grew nearer, students worked harder until finally nationals took place in Annaheim, California, with many Richfield representatives competing. There were two major projects for this year, the first being the fund raising sweater sale which took place December 3-4 in the Hub Arcade. For the second project, the students planned and put on a fashion show for the merchants of Southdale. 104 DECA As always there are new club officers each year. The 1976-77 DECA officers were as follows: President: Keith Oanes Vice-President: Jodi Schulz Secretary: Becky Martens Treasurers: Amy Larson Janet Schroeder Historians: Wendy Borglund Denise Matuschek Parliamentarian: Steve Sawitzke Reporter: Jackie Fredlund 1. Jodi Shultz helps a customer at The Pantry 2. One of the many displays put up by the DECA members X DECA officers: FRONT ROW: B. Martens, J. Schroeder, J. Schulz BACK ROW': K.Oanes. D. Matuschek, A, Larson, J. Fredlund. S. Sawitzke. 4. Lynn Herr is having a hard time deciding which DECA sweater to buy. 5. District Representatives Bill Brunner and Steve Sawitzke. 6. Larry Earl and Lane Anderson, operators of the DECA store. DEC A 105 Work Experience Is Beneficial To Students Minnesota Office Education Association (MOEA) provided an opportunity for students to learn while on the job. This two year office education plan was coordinated by Mr. Frank Jordan. During their junior year, students attended office education prep classes to prepare them for on-the-job training. As seniors, students worked in addition to following a classroom agenda. The students enjoyed an active social life as a club and many competed in Regional and State Conventions. 106 M.O.E.A. On-The-Job Training Develops Industrial Skills Another work program offered at RHS was the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, known as VICA. Basically, the program was made up of three sections: classroom, on-the-job, and VICA. Under VICA is the Trades and Industries program. The entire organization was under the direction of Mr. Oliver Agerlie. One of the club's activities was participating in the Minnesota Skill Olympics, along with competing in other skill contests. 1 Rcnac Tveitbakk docs record keeping work in Dr. Wagner's office. 2. MOEA officers: J. Ward, R. Tvcitbakk. P. Chaffin, S. Berg, S. St. Sauvcr, M. Anderson. 3. Sheri Grinde's office job offers her valuable training for the future. 4. Cheryl W’atsons job in the Student Affairs office benefits many students. 5. VICA officers: A. Hanson. M. Braunwarth, M. Androasen. R. Balmers, M. Lepcl, and J. Anderson. 6. An industrial trade requires skill and concentration. 7. Scott Berg does filing for Hub Stationary. VICA 107 108 Senior Planning Committee Senior Class Members Put Their Heads Together The Senior Planning Committee began with a large turnout this year. As always, Mr. Dudycha called for the help of any senior who wanted to plan school programs. The Committee organized various activities such as the Fall Play, Sadie Hawkins, Concessions, and Fire and Ice Week. Sub-committee had to be formed to carry out the actual work involved in providing entertainment, decorations, and publicity. The money raised contributed to a general fund which would decrease the cost of individual tickets for the Senior Banquet. The senior class officers, unofficial heads of the Senior Planning Committee were responsible for coordinating two sub-committees. These four, Sally McPherson, Vicki Peterson, Patti Shuck, and Lori Turk, met with advisor Mr. Dudycha each Tuesday during Homebase. These meetings kept everyone up-to-date on the progress of the activities. All in all the seniors were successful in their endeavors making 1976-77 an exciting year. 1. FRONT ROW: P. Pfeifer, K. Vavrosky, P. Rausch, P. Samuelson. B. Black, C. Crichton, J. Butler. ROW 2: C McIntyre, N. Olson, J. Norman, J. Halvorson. D. Pilger, M. Zierhut, K. Campbell, P. Rooney, M. Zierhut, J. Andreasen. ROW 3: M. Mohs, L. Bristol, P. Krussow, P. Dittcr. P. Shuck, C. Lund, J. Patrick. C. Prust, L. Evans. ROW 4: M. Farrell, M. Creighton, P. Madsen, J. Femrite. S. McPherson, M. Remington, J. Hagen, N. Hanks, J. Wahoskc, V. Peterson. BACK ROW: S. Allers, D. Smith, D. Carson. M. Shultz, M. Christianson, C. Nordstrom, M. Dunbar, J. Coulter, K. Maleck. 2. Kirk Zadach and his date dance to the music of Apollo at the Sadie Hawkins Dance, one of the senior planning committees numerous activities. 3. Patty Schuck and Lori Turk consult each other on plans for the senior banquet. 4. Fire and Ice was a success due to the senior planning committees superb effort. 5. Denise Pilger. Mary Remington, Linda Evans and Lizanne Bristol devote time to an after school meeting. 6. The Fall Play was another of the Senior Planning Committees' activities. 7. Vicki Peterson, Nancy Meyer, Linda Hagcrt, Carol Lund, Patty Schuck, and Lori Turk clown around with Mr. Curry at an informal meeting. 8. Mr. Dudycha. the coordinator of Senior Planning. 9. The PingPong tournament was one event in the Fire and Ice week activities, which was planned by the committee. 10. Vicky Peterson and Sally McPherson go over last minute details. Senior Planning Committec 109 Thats The Ticket! Behind the scenes of many RHS activities this year were some very hardworking students and adults. These little known, little appreciated people were the 1976-77 ticket sellers. Seven girls, under the direction of Mrs. Fuselier, were involved in ticket sales during first and second lunches. These girls made events such as football games. Homecoming Coronation, Prom, and the Fall Play possible by selling tickets to students and adults. Often this involved spending time out of school. The 7 girls who participated in ticket selling earned a service credit and had a lot of fun during the year. They were rewarded by being treated to a night out at a dinner theatre. 1. Cindy Fjeldstad digs into her wallet for 35«, the cost of bus sign-up for an away game. 2. Jean Walz takes care of the transaction as students purchase dance tickets. 3. Buy a garter for your girl! The ticket sellers teasingly attempt to encourage Mr. Twite into a sale. 4. Ticket sellers; Debbie Nystul, Barb Willard, Jean Walz, Kim Holmes, Joan Koehler, Debbie Neufcld, Mrs. Fuselier. 110 Ticket Sellers 1. Pep Club officers: R. Amed (Ireasurer), C. Prusl (president), C. Carlson (vice-president), D. Shelton (secretary). 2. Pep Club; ROW ONE: L. Baadsgaard. Vicki Swanson. J. Weir. ROW TWO: K. Appel, D. Lidbom, K. Kang.iv. K. Vogelgesang, C. Fiest, B. Wade, T. Utech, E. Toay, R Ames, ROW FOUR: L. Root, B. Brand, J. Norman, C. Douden, N. Galles, I. Eide, L. Schwager, ROW FIVE: S. Schirle, S. Nelson, J. Walz, D. Nystol, C. Prust. J. Sannes, S. Sandsness, J. Rickerbocker, ROW SIX: N. Sable, N. Kowoski, L. Cummings, C. Lehman, L. Rindall, C Olson, T. Miller (Not pictured: D. Shelton, J. Billmieer. L. Bristol). Hustle, Pride, Desire!! Who could be counted on to provide much of the moral support needed to get RHS teams out of tough sports through the year and who came through with great posters and slogans? Pep Club! At almost all of the games and meets Pep Club members were sure to be found cheering their hearts out. Pep Club members were always busy whether it was making signs for the lunchroom, having bake sales, or passing out programs at football and hockey games. Pep Club also helped served at banquets and worked in concessions at many events. All the hard work and time spent payed off at the end of the year with the awarding of pins, patches, and certificates. Many thanks go to Mrs. Nelson who was a great advisor and friend to all. Pep Club llt Early Risers Eat Their Wheaties Early Risers is a group of teachers, alumni, and students who aren't smart enough to know that 5:30 a.m. is too early to get up and brutalize their bodies. Each morning since late October, Mr. Grimmer Gunner,” Mr. Kampf Brute, Mr. Danielson Speed, and Mr. Rounds Puff get together with about 12 students to play basketball at the early hour of 6:30 until 7:15. This crazy routine may be understandable for the students, but the faculty members are old enough to know better. The E.R.C. students, of course, have one of the few opportunities that the other R.H.S. students never get, to draw blood from the teachers without being expelled. As Mr. Grimmer put it, That we usually play basketball is irrelevant: the real game we play is pound the other guy. Although E.R.C. sounds quite brutal, the game is played purely for recreation and conditioning and is open to anyone-not just the experts. The teams are picked anew each morning with skins vs. shirts. The only requirement is that your tennis shoes are extremely beat up. If your're wondering what is done with all this extra conditioning and sweat the early risers build up, just ask Mr. Grimmer who will say, The increase in our physical condition serves mainly to make us irritably obnixious to others in this building. 112 Early Ri «ri Club a 1. Tom Dixon brave the ball against Mr. Danielson. 2. Mr. Danielson on the verge of a break away. 3. Mr. Grimmer looks for a little help from one of his fellow teammates. 4. Brute Kampf takes a shot for the skins. 5. Speedy makes a clean getaway. 6. Bruce Branch in action. 7. Gary Wood shows great expression as he takes his shot. 8. Tom Dixon uses expert technique in trying to dribble past Mr. Danielson. Early Risers Club 113 “IIEIfE; ' ' Your zipper down yell,ttieres a during the musical and ft rThe Honor Society _ „ amities yaur test scores ana calls o you a''breakthr xtgh in mental illness'. The girl in front of you in choir says, ,“K u have antelope breath fists finish: Your retainer land? in the thircf ibw during a Speech.0 Contest loo for m c=j At Horn danc XT The mason neb. £ ■ (- one came io yourr ,£pirl a h on party wa$ hecaseic ?■?, clothe$ •of -Hue cfebafce and they -toiirney. j V mtegrate J ™ '{one o£at •finat e«ndii� e yoa Siam still 1 ■when wearing red ■white, and ‘Slue .1 _ it i-T- ' 1M Tht Reject Gome -V % cX J-tUi-i L cULU. letters to. Win the , Aznpeba award in slimnastic?, Counselor Says' You have the intelligence of a hipr productivircatttalope 'V' ur blind te has irier legs an Kin Kong Your diary read Occtloua in class go everyone can Share toe Joke. Secret Santa left -ybua rock. Prop your lunch down A friend potg y°vr final History project -through the dishwasher. Year photography cl«SS Votes you 'most underdeveloped Kiss C“s mistake 2 ECA T£ur Lest fri sne'c Says she tf rather _, p]av with a slide role than come to your house. fSggest event of Y ur weekend v $ “Sharing a Chunky with «ar Sister. Yoyr bachrantori iardie becomes lodged in your opponents rear The last turr. you went outi was in the beagle. Your Secret admirer turns OUt to be the one they call “CRO MAGMON CM , Personal English sup member ' names looks up -the rung las3e£ the 3W1. The cat youre dissecting Jin advanced, iiolcgy, irfeoWS. In I L Th.e bey yoave admired torn afar finally , Whispers my«cr . ear- heCawiSe youje Standing on his foot ana he's got ° laryngitis V the portrait drawn of you is entitled “craters. do to Florida r but peel at proto... M6) T '6f4s-5 bwt i BEKj---- 1. Richfield Senior High School Debate Union 1976-77: FRONT ROW: A Hoops, R. Lctterman. K. Hahn, T. Dwyer.H. Parkins. P. Belk. BACK ROW: T. Ohncsorge. B. Moe, M. Workman. S. Willingham, B. Peterson, D. Wallack, T. Briant, T. Weber. 2. Terry Dwyer indicates how much time Dave ( James Caan ) Wallack has in his constructive. 3. Varsity debaters Brad Moe, Tom Ohncsorge, Tom Briant and Tom Weber work out. 3. Who says debate is no fun? Varsity debaters Brad Moe, Tom Ohnesorge, Tom Briant, and Tom Weber work out problems in a new case area. 4. He really said that on the ballot? Debate co-directors Sharon Sundre and Audrey Buss look over ballots from the NFL Tournament. 5. Stan Raub, junior varsity coach, reviews a point on criminal justice with Diane Prohofsky. 6. Sec no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil!?!? Junior varsity debaters ape their favorite trophy, Les. FRONT ROW: S. Willingham. D. Wallack, B. Peterson, P. Belk. BACK ROW: K. Hahn. M. Workman, T. Dwyer. 7. Novice debater Andrea Taylor checks her evidence cards before competing in the Little Robin Tournament. 8. Linda Nelson, novice coach, checks over a flow with Affirmatives Anne Hoops and Robin Lctterman. and timekeeper Heidi Parkins. 116 Debate Criminal Justice System Debated With the 1976-77 resolution firmly in mind, RHS debaters returned from various summer institutes prepared to debate the criminal justice system. For the first time in several years, three full teams of debaters, plus alternates and timekeepers represented Richfield on Varsity, Junior Varsity and Novice levels. Beginning early in October, the debate season was marked by over night trips to Eau Claire, Duluth, Worthington, and Mankato. The final tournament for all debaters took place during the energy crunch as debaters froze at Ramsey. Varsity Debaters Tom Briant, Tom Weber, Tom Ohnesorge and Brad Moe represented Richfield as the Minnesota State High School Debate Tournament moved to a two-man format on February 18-19 at Sibley High School. Win or lose, the debate team worked extremely hard, as teams from throughout Minnesota brought out topics ranging from capital punishment to juvenile justice, bail, parole, and rehabilitation. The trophy case across from the high school office speaks of the success enjoyed by all three levels of debate. Dcbatc 117 “Rejoice In The Lord Always . . . Young Life at Richfield High School was an organization not only devoted to having a good time, but also an expression of the love shared by Jesus Christ. Led by Jim Edberg and 18 volunteer leaders, over 300 students were involved in some type of Young Life activity. Weekend retreats, ski trips, small groups, and weekly club meetings were all an important part of what Young Life had to offer. Most importantly, however. Young Life gave students an opportunity to see how Jesus Christ could be real in their lives on a personal basis. Everyone was welcome to Student Life, an inter-denominational organization under the direction of volunteer Craig Forsberg. Student Life's main purpose was to present Jesus Christ to students. Through weekly meetings, students were able to gain a greater understanding of God's Word, the Bible, and learned the importance of loving others as individuals. As well as being enjoyable. Student Life presented a new perspective for living a fulfilled life. Meeting before school to pray and to share with each other proved to be a refreshing way for students to begin their school day. Some students were involved in small Bible study groups for the purpose of helping each other develop maturity in Christ and developing stronger friendships with others. A personal relationship with Jesus Christ made the lives of many RHS students more meaningful and worthwhile. 1. Roberta Johnson plays a tune on her guitar after a Student Life meeting. 2. Chris Tjornholm, Sheryl Widmc and Carol Stiles sing PASS IT ON at a Student Life meeting. 3. John Hedrix, Jim Edberg, Jim Brinkman and Jeff Bartels show their musical talents at the Young Life Christmas party. 4. Maureen McNally gives Mike Straiton a helping hand. 5. Lori Miller and Kim Boe tell a story about their pumpkin at the Student Life Halloween Party while Laurie Gorman listens attentively. 6. David Taylor and Cindy Wade dance before a Young Life meeting 7. Jim Edberg enthusiastically leads singing. 8. Ann Taylor and Debbie Anderson plan a skit for the next week's Student Life meeting. 118 Young Life And Student Life Young Life And Student Life 119 77WAS v' 3 don't even sing it h 11 3try but 3just can’t But 3 sing It every mgf W 3 fight to (uep d ’cause tins ones Jar g ou. I've done a hundr from fantasies ut this ones so that J m tiie on :6u Jstny it Ci JJiyht Cause this c i 120 77 Wjs Soci-li in ; 77 W Soculi ing 121 « ■ « Fitting In Maybe 20 years from now Minneapolis Ragstock and Export Co. will be selling our old clothes! What will someone find, digging through the barrels? Faded Levi cords and painter's pants (hammer loops unused) and straight leg jeans ... all kinds of jeans ... vests and blazers and jumpsuits ... gauchos and cigarette pants ... to-the-knee shorts and cowl turtlenecks ... skinny belts and layers and layers of sweaters ... flannel shirts and down jackets ... maybe even one band jacket and pink scarf, left from the days when Don Moroka out-classed Rod Stewart. Will you remember the accessories and fads that were ours, too? Earth shoes and dingo boots ... big plastic frames for glasses ... short and sassy haircuts ... hair that went back ... pierced ears with an extra hole ... Farah Fawcett and Fonzie and A Star is Born ... and Stevie Wonder ... And the expressions that were ours, too: I can relate ... get down ... bummer ... gross ... bombed, stoned, loaded, high .. mellow and Harry mellow dude ... good yaks ... Be there. Aloha ... Someday it will all be BIZARRE! Fall Play Lends An Air Of Comedy What do you get when you take two girls from Columbus, Ohio and put them in a Greenwich Village apartment? — A hilarious comedy, My Sister Eileen. A cast and crew of 25 worked for two months to put on this year's Fall Play. There were 5 performances including a highly successful student matinee. The play revolved around the experiences of Ruth and Eileen Sherwood (Debbie Seeler and Lori Turk). The two girls were plagued by callers from all walks of life, including an exfootball player, a lady of the evening, and her many callers. Both girls had come to New York to escape their dull life in Columbus and find success and excitement in the Big City. This year's cast was hampered with problems, but in keeping with the theater tradition of the show must go on the play was performed. Due to illness, rehearsals were held without the assistance of the director, Mr. Lee Dudycha. And keeping with another theater maxim of break a leg Jane Weber did so, and the Mambo was performed on crutches. Opening night everyone anxiously awaited to see if Ruth could still perform regardless of the flu. All in all, the play was not a success money-wise, but the players were able to learn more about themselves by working together as a family to put on the show regardless of the size of the audience. THE CAST Jim Amberson Chris Anderson Mark Bloedow Louise Brcde Kathy Bristol Cindy Charest Dave Conrad Cheryl Daffer Ron Davis Carrie Flanagan Tony Gerken Laurie Gorman Lisa Helgescn Kirsten Nilsen Leslie Rindal Mark Schaffer Debbie Seeler Mike Tracy Lori Turk Bob Weber Jane Weber Dave Young Student Director Laurie Gorman Production Assistants Kim Kangas Vicki Swanson Gail Nordstrom 1. A disgusted Eileen (Lori Turk) proclaims I hate to ruin your afternoon, Mr. Baker, but Violet doesn't live here anymore. to Robert Baker (Bob Weber). 2. Helen (Cindy Charest) and the Wreck (Mark Bloedow) try to convince Ruth and Eileen to allow Wreck to stay with them. 3. It's a very fine Burgundy type wine, insists Frank Lippencot (Mike Tracy). 4. Mr. Appopolous (Mark Schaffer) professes his great skill as an artist. 5. Violet (Lisa Helgesen) claims she has a great story for Ruth (Debbie Seeler) to write. 6. The six soccer players lead the girls around the room in a wild Mambo. 7. Chic Clark (Dave Conrad) tries to persuade Eileen to listen to reason and go out with him. 8. Mr. Dudycha gives production assistant Kim Kangas some last minute instructions. 124 Fall Play Fall Play 125 Homecoming Represents A Variety Of Emotions Richfield's 1976 Homecoming week was a delicious mingling of emotions. The excitement increasingly mounted with each day of Spirit Week: through T-shirts and grubby jeans to dresses and dressy slacks, through bizarre attempts to express their uniqueness. The students of RHS shouted loudly and clearly that this was their school and that they were proud to be a part of it. Who do you think will get it? was the great aura of intrigue preceding the Coronation. On Wednesday night the tension was intolerable as Brian Cutter wordlessly opened the contents of the envelope. With agonizing deliberateness he sauntered across the stage and around the girls before announcing the students' final decision. In wild delight the crowd lept to their feet and whistled, cheered, stomped, and applauded their approval. W'ith the crowning of the new queen, Nancy Hanks, little doubt was in the minds of the students as to the popularity of the winner. Here we go Big Red! Richfield emerged from the soccer field after a hard-earned victory against Armstrong. Now thoughts advanced to the big football game. A Friday afternoon Pep Fest revealed the zealous excitement and anticipation for the evening ahead. School Spirit was at its peak and the pulse of Richfield life quickened in its wake. Remember that game? Such overwhelming fits of happiness never before were experienced when the Spartans scored the first touchdown against the hapless Armstrong team. For a battle-scarred squad, this served as a shot of confidence. Unfortunately, the game concluded in a disappointing defeat. Yet, surprisingly enough, no one turned away in bitter disgust. Somehow we all were united in our common sense of pride. We love our team - everybody! Who could forget that? Saturday evening was the Homecoming dance. This year's theme song was This One's For You. Consistent with the previous events of the week, the dance proved to be a tremendous success. This was the grand finale. Once the last couple had gone and the lunchroom floor had been swept and mopped, a chapter of Richfield High School's year, '76 and '77, was completed. But the memories shall linger vividly for years to come in the hearts of all participants. 126 Homecoming 1. Nancy Hank reacts to the announcement that she is the new Homecoming Queen. 2. Cheryl Bonis is overwhelmed to learn that she has been voted as a top-ten Homecoming candidate. 3. The royal court: Debbie Seeler. Sally McPherson, Sheri Motz, Denise Pilgcr, Carol Kurth, Patty Rooney, Sue Thorsland, Mary Remington. Nancy Hanks, Cheryle Bemis, DeeDcc Ortiz. 4. Newly elected queen, Nancy Hanks, wishes the students a heck of a night at the Homecoming Pep Fest. 5. Lee Broadston performs his stylized version of Let's Fall In Love for Coronation. Homecoming 127 You Win Some, You Lose Some Homecoming week resulted in a balance of victories. Thursday night the soccer team exhibited their vast skill in an exciting victory over Armstrong. The score was tied 2-2 up to the last few minutes before the Spartans scored again to edge the Falcons 3-2. The following night the football team was also up against the Armstrong forces. It was an exciting moment when Richfield made the first touchdown. They were unable to maintain their momentum, however, and the game ended in a 33-14 defeat. Reactions to the game varied. It's the first time we've lost Homecoming in so many years; it's depressing, commented one student. Colleen McCarthy was somewhat more cheerful in her outlook, I thought we had a chance when we made the first touchdown, but even though we lost it wasn't that bad because I had a good time anyway. 128 Homecoming 1. Assistant Coach emphasizes his strategy to team members. 2. The Spartan defense is quick to close in for a tackle. 3. Hugh Alyward struggles with an opponent for control of the ball. 4. The bench leans forward in an anxious moment during the hard-fought Armstrong game. 5. H. C. Committee chairpersons Vicki Olson and Kris Neilson steady the traditional Homecoming button for soccer members to run through. 6. The Richfield band proudly marches on the field displaying their new uniforms. 7. Junior escort. Heather, shyly regards the cameraman. Homecoming 129 1. Horizons Club Members: FRONT ROW: Marietta Andrada. Miss Muelethaler, Denise Kellihcr. ROW TWO: Mary Sable. Connie Feist, Becky Wade, Wendy Rochlke. Lizanne Bristol, Teresa Dwyer. ROW THREE-FOUR: Becky Carroll. Adene Geise, Debbie Nystul, Brenda Olson, Jean Walz, Debi Lidbom, Betty Brand. Julie Wellman, Liz Storch, Lyn Myrvold. (Not Pictured: Michelle Farrell) 2. LeNae Grabner takes a second from the dance floor for some refreshments. 3. Linda Baadsgaard and Scott Toney hunt for their names. 4. Diane Circle and Dale Preston decide where to go out to eat after the dance. 5. Come On Jane, quit picking on Brad ! 6. As they arrive at the dance, Tom Jones and his date laugh over some amusing anecdotes from dinner,, 7. Cheryl Naslund and Rick Busch pose for their picture. 8. Couples sway to a gentle melody provided by Spectrum. Girls' Club Broadens Horizons With advisor, Barb Muelethaler, and all the club officers: President Marietta Tita Andrada, Senior Vice-president Wendy Roehlke, Junior Vice-president Mary Sable, Secretary-treasurer Michelle Farrell, and Publicity Chairpersons Debi Lidbom and Lyn Red Myr Myrvold, Horizons was kept glued together. For fun, the club occasionally went out to breakfast together. The familiar smell of Perkins pancakes would eventually perk up the cross-eyed, sleeping girls into the smiling, rowdy, squirrly characters that they were reputed to be. One change in this year's agenda was the annual carnival which was moved to April 1. The theme appropriately enough was, Be an April Fool. A long tradition is the planning and organization of Tinsel Twirl, the annual Christmas dance. Of all the various activities, the emphasis was placed on the civil service project. Each year the group participates in some type of community service.This year the girls made and filled Easter baskets for the residents of Richview Nursing Home. Other activities included bake sales, pot-luck suppers and a sleigh ride. 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Jt was true t mix. for Saturday night off from ntg. ous will be the 48® time so cr. 1 can always tell my boss Top Secret tf The Diary Of ... 133 Borrowing A Family You've heard of it, but do you know what AFS really is? AFS stands for American Field Service, and its purpose is to enable high school kids throughout the world to live in the home of a family of a foreign country. AFS isn't a holiday. You must learn to fit into the pattern of another family and attend school with your AFS brothers and sisters even if you wind up in a foreignspeaking country. This involves flexibility, tolerance, patience, and the ability to give of yourself. But in the end, AFS participants agree that it is an exciting, eye-opening, growing year. Those interested applied for AFS during their junior or senior year. One had the option of the full year or summer program. After a year in Napier, New Zealand, AFS returnee, Connie Alifano said, I only hope others apply. It was truly an incredible year. Now that I'm back. New Zealand seems like a dream. Was I really over 6,000 miles away? This year's AFS students to Richfield were Anabell Aragon from Cuzco, Peru and Henrik Pederson from Bornholm, Denmark. Both were seniors. Their AFS families were the Bristols and the Ericksons, respectively. I. Henrik pursues his favorite hobby, photography. 2. Flaunting her artistic ability, Anabell designs valentines in her first year French class. 3. Connie Alifano relaxes in the environment of her new home in Napier. 4. Anabell quickly familiarizes herself with the loco activities which go on in Richfield. 134 AFS Running Away From Home Traditionally, the Richfield Student Senate has organized an exchange program between RHS and various other high schools throughout the state. Through this program, students are sent to another community where they live with a host family for three days, and students of that community then come to stay with a host family from Richfield. This year's exchange was carried out between Morris and Cloquet Sr. High schools. The exchange students to Richfield chanced upon a very exciting week. It was the week of Fire and Ice, and so they were able to attend all the various activities such as Coronation, the Variety Show, and even the faculty-student broomball game. 1. Henrik learns how to program a computer in class. 2. Henrik poses with the AFS family the Ericksons: Henrik. Mrs. Erickson, Chip (age 13) and Mr. Erickson. 3. Anabell and the Bristols; Mr. Bristol, Lizannc, Anabcll, Mrs. Bristol and Kathy. 4. The twins during the exchange period were Paul Habegger from Richfield and Tom Crook from Cloquet. 5. Students on the Exchange from Morris: Kathy Stevenson, Judy Beyer, Judy Herr (Richfield host for Judy and Kelley), Kelley Anderson, and Craig Schmidtz Student Exchangc 135 dogpatch is relived... The Senior Planning Committee began working fervently many weeks before the night of Sadie Hawkins. To ensure the success of the dance, the students created and distributed posters, and recited daily announcements of the top 10 most eligible senior guys. To aid the girls in their decision on who to take to the dance, a large list of all senior guys was made and put up in the lunchroom. Finally, to the delight of over 250 couples the night of November 19th arrived. The girls started bringing their dates about 8:30, dressed to the theme of Lil Abner and Daisy Mae in Dogpatch. Once they got to the dance, students had no trouble keeping entertained. First, there was the picture taking session. Next, couples moved onto the obstacle course and Marrin' Sam. The idea was for the girl to chase her guy through a number of obstacles which included running through tires, riding a small child's trike, climbing stairs, and crawling through a small cardboard box. When the girl finally caught her man, her reward was to get hitched by Marrin' Sam (Jim Edberg). From then on, if the girl was not holding onto her date, she ran the risk of having him hauled off to jail by a member of the Special Police Force, which was roaming around. Many girls found themselves without dates, but for a dime and a kiss at the jail they regained their partners. Many dance goers admired the creative decorations which included a bigger than life size painting of Daisy Mae chasing Lil Abner. There were also white picket fences, and an original backdrop for picturetaking including a farm house with an old fashioned porch swing. As the couples walked into the lunchroom, they felt as if they were walking through a large barn door. Many were stunned at the life like dummies stationed throughout the dance. After the dancers mastered the art of polka, they danced up a storm to the sounds of Apollo. But, like all good things, the dance came to an end at 11:30, although for many, the night was still young. Plans after the dance included going out to dinner, or ice cream (at the girls expense of course). A few girls chose to show off their Home Economics skills by cooking the guys dinner at home. 136 Sadic Hawkins 1 Sadie «urncd out to be all around fun for all who went. 2. The band Apollo helps many couples like this one to take off to the music. 3 Hans Wittig and h� s date show their Croucho mood. ' And you better believe it! 4 Jeff Derby, Lori Turk. Cail Nordstrom, and Mike Tracy obviously made pigs of themselves earlier at dinner. 5 Dale Preston and LaRae Smith crash into Rick Bush and his date Jean Bielke. 6. Scott Abelson, Michelle Davis. Lynn Hilger. Jim Vogelgesang. Terri Calvin, and Bruce Drabek show off their dogpatch dress for the camera 7 Mark Lcmieux and his Daisy Mae, Theresa Odendahl contemplate whether to visit Martin' Sam or not. Sadie Hawkins 137 .... AUREAN Vo I. 23 No. 1.. Olympics: A Spectacular Event Nadia Comeneci touched perfection in gymnastics at age 14; Franz Klammer flew downhill on skis; and Bruce Jenner struck gold in the decathlon. These are only a few of the fantastic outcomes of Olympiad XXI. Innsbruck, Austria was the site for the Winter Olympics, providing a beautiful background for the spectacular events. And although politics marred the opening of the Summer Olympics, in Montreal, Canada, the games were a great success. Grits And Fritz In '76 Politics played center stage during 1976. Gerald Ford made a gallant run against Ronald Reagan in the spring and Jimmy Carter in the fall. When the votes were in. Carter emerged as the first deep Southerner since the Civil War to win the Presidency and Ford the first incumbent since Hoover to lose it. A new administration took office and Minnesota saw a Governor become a Senator, a Senator become a Vice-President, and a Lt. Governor ascended to the Governorship. Play It Again Fran After a dynamic season, the Vikings headed to Los Angeles to play in Super Bowl XII. This was their fourth attempt at the championship, and the fourth time they returned in second place. Well, at least Fran Tarkenton got to host NBC's Saturday Night Live. The last convertibles came off the assembly line this year. General Motors decided to call it quits on these elegant dinosaurs, as they were declared unsafe by the overnment Energy Crunch Due to the shortage of fuel oil, gasoline and oil prices skyrocketed. As a result of increased prices, people were forced to conserve. During the summer, air conditioners were used less extensively, cars were not driven as much, and thermostats were set down during the winter. With the advent of sub-zero temperatures, businesses and schools around the nation were forced to close. The oil crisis made us realize the need for the conservation of energy. 138 N.itional Affairs REVIEW 1177 $10.00 • News From The World Of Medicine Medicine was in the news often. In Philadelphia, guests of the Bellvue-Strat-ford Hotel deserted her after the deaths due to the mysterious Legionnaires Disease. Physicians eventually isolated the bacteria causing the disease, and the mystery was solved. With the threat of Swine Flu, came the lines of people receiving their vaccinations. The shots were provided free of charge to any individual over the age of 18. The early inoculations prevented an epidemic of the dreaded disease. Hundreds of young women were admitted to military academies this year after many years of being denied this opportunity. The women proved themselves capable of competing with the men. This opens yet another door for the women of America. The much-heralded superjet, the Franco-Brit-ish Concorde, became commercially airborne this year. It cost $60 million and flew so fast that one could leave London after breakfast and reach Washington for breakfast. Kidnapped heiress-turned- revolutionary Patty Hearst returned home for Thanksgiving on $1.5 million bail. She slipped into an unrevolutionary skirt and sweater and made herself look so little like Tania that her own probation officer would hardly have known her. One of the many inoculation station was the Richfield Community Center Space Program Seeks New Frontiers The Space Program was active this year. A Satellite Spacelab was in orbit around the Earth, collecting information about the planet we live on. Atmospheric conditions were also examined and recorded. Viking I, an unmaned spaceship, was launched in July, destined for Mars. This was to be our first view of the surface of the mysterious, distant, orange planet. Much information was obtained through soil, rock samples and photographs. A view of Mars and Viking I Entertainment Roots, the true story of the triumph of a black family in America traced by their descendant, Alex Haley, was presented in January. The historical program was shown over 8 con- secutive evenings. This movie was a top contender for the most watched program on television, second only to Gone With the Wind, which was presented in November. National Affairs IM I H Friday afternoon had finally arrived and while students struggled in vain to concentrate on their afternoon studies, such as trig, biology, physics and general chemistry, one common thought occupied their minds, What am 1 going to do tonight? There's always the possibility of teepeeing, leafbagging, rubbing cream cheese into the neighbor's screen door or even putting Mr. Bubble into Richfield Water Work's fountain, but you already did that last weekend. Tonight must be special. At last a brilliant idea comes to mind: you and all your friends will go to the Friday night game and visit Mac and Don's afterwards. Now the only problem is how to get there. You have the option of either walking or squeezing into Joe's car along with 40 others. You're all close friends, and you wanted to try out your new can of Arrid Extra Dry anyway, so you go with Joe. The game was terrific! The best ever-unfortunately your team lost. But as you walk out the gates with a paper airplane stuck in your back and gum in your hair, you still have Mac and Don's to look forward to. When you arrive, you see that that cute new boy is also there. Unfortunately, you've just discovered with growing dismay, that your Arrid isn't all that dry. Boy, you sure can get hungry after a game. But what would everyone think of you if you porked-out? Better keep it light. Well, it was a tough decision, but you finally compromise with a Mac, fries, shake and some cookies. Good thing too, because here comes that new boy. Oh quick, what can you do to be cool? That's it! Start a food fight with your French fries. Splat! One with ketchup on it just landed in your hair. Oh well, you were going to wash it anyway. On the way home, although there are just as many in the car, somehow it doesn't seem as crowded on your side. Could it be the Arrid? Saturday afternoon and you can't believe it; the cute new boy really called and asked you out to a movie. The choices were somewhat limited. You could see In Search of Noah's Ark, Bambi or Alice in Wonderland. (Although you're not sure, you don't think the latter is the same as the original version you'd grown up with.) Since he's a bit on the religious side, he decided he'll take you to Noah's Ark. His phone call leads a frantic search through your closet. With growing dismay, you find that your only clean outfits are your formal (tucked away in mothballs these many years), your snowmobile suit, and your overalls. A quick trip to Cindy's should fix that. So what if she is a petite size 8. With a shoehorn you can easily slip into her pants. However, when you asked her, you find that she's extremely ungracious. Come on now! How can anyone hold a grudge that long? Besides, how were you to know that her parents would make her clean out the cream cheese from their screen with a bobby pin? It took you 5Vi hours to cover up all those zits with your tinted Clearasil, and another 2 to put your face on, but at least you're ready. At 10:00 you're still sitting at home waiting when you decide to call him up. In surprise, he informs you that he'd meant next Saturday. How were you to know that the guys make their dates long in advance where he came from? It's a shame, you decide, for all that Clearasil and make-up to go to waste. So at last you resolve to spray Final Net over your face and hope for the best next weekend. 140 Friday And Saturday Night 1. Junior girls, Cheryl Hoppe, Barb Holland, Teresa Brink and Sue Angen hustle to The Creations. 2. Southtown Theater is a common site of weekend entertainment for many RHS students. 3. Mr. Dudycha's infamous teepee tree symbolires a favorite sport among the students of RHS. 4. McDonalds is notorious as an after-the-game sanctuary. 5. Lea Benson, Beth Winge, and her cousin take a few minutes from the dance floor to rest their feet and exchange the latest bits of gossip. 6. While their friends were out painting the town red, many students, like Bernie Nack, held jobs which occupied their weekend hours. Friday And Saturday Nights 141 I. The 1977 Fire and Ice Court: Brad Peterson and Jane Femritc, Dale Preston and Sheri Motz, Dave Ronneberg and Denise Pilger. Jeff Stromback, and Debbie Sceier. Dave • Swenson and Jody Anderson. Mike Tracy and Gail Nordstrom, Queen Nancy Hanks and Reed Hermstad, Ron Iverson and Debbie Anderson, Paul Dale and Nancy Mercy, Bob Crook and Juli Butler. Dave Conrad and Lynn Northfelt, Paul Amos and Mary Remington. Z. Junior candidates: Tim Bruins. Jeff Coughlin, Paul Habegger, Jeff Jackelen. Prince Dominic Truniger. 3. The exciting moment finally arrived and Mike Tracy was crowned the 1977 Fire and Ice King. 4. King Mike Tracy and his escort Gail Nordstrom at the reception. 5. Sophomore Candidates: Larry Paszkiewicz. Tony Olson, Danny Lcrom, Glenn Iverson. Jim Hutchinson, and Prince Joel Halvorson. 6. Kim O'Hara performs her skating routine 7. Couples danced to the music of The Castaways at the Fire and Ice dance. 8. Dave Peterson and Peggy Smith find their names on the evergreen trees. 9. Mark Paulson and Terry Hennagir exit to the Foyer for a breather. 10. Diane Smogard and Marty Jensen were one of the many couples that attended the dance. 1 Dance And Coronation: The Grandeur Of Fire And Ice Week The highlight of the weeks Fire and Ice activities was the crowning of the 1977 Fire and Ice King. The coronation took place once again at the Richfield Ice arena between the first and second period of the student-faculty broombail game. The red carpet was rolled out as the Tapaires made an archway through which the sophomore and junior prince candidates and the senior king candidates made their way down the ice. Kim O'Hara added grandeur to the ceremony as she skillfully executed her skating performance for the pleasure of the candidates and the audience. At last the moment arrived when emcees Debbie Smith and Barb Black announced it was time for Queen Nancy to open the envelopes and announce the 1977 princes and king. The crowd became silent as she walked the ice to select the winners. The onlookers voiced their approval of the king and princes with applause and cheering. The sophomore prince was Joel Halvorson, junior prince Dominic Truneger, and the 1977 Fire and Ice King was Mike Tracy. To wind up the weeks events, a dance was held on Saturday. There was a large turnout contributing to the success of the week. Music was provided by The Castaways, and all who attended had an enjoyable time. 10 Fire And Ice 143 A Clean Sweep In January different teams of students began searching for old brooms to aid them in the playoffs for the 1977 Fire and Ice broomball game. Of the students who participated in the games, all had one goal in mind, to kill the faculty at the annual student-faculty broomball game. As it turned out, the Mellow Brooms won the right to meet the faculty on February 2 and sweep the teachers off the ice. As Mr. Gillund, Mr. Martignacco, Mr. Starner, Mr. Carson, Miss Nelson (the only female faculty player) and a last minute, reluctant Mr. Oiseth and others warmed up, there was a definite tension as players and audience drew slow breaths in anticipation of an exciting game. In the end, the final score turned out to be 1 to 1, with both teams claiming a victory. 1. Students ready for the attack on Mr. Whelcn. 2. Broomball Cheerleaders: FRONT ROW: Jay Haupt, Steve LaFrance, Scott Alpaugh. Jim Curtis STANDING: Kent Winger, Jim Dcger 3. Why is Brad Moore posing for a picture instead of playing broomball? 4. Faculty members work up a scheme to defeat students. 5. Miss Nelson and Bill O'Neill fight for the ball. 6. Student Broomball Team: FRONT ROW: A. Caselius, T. Spencer, T. Burgstahler, K. Duffert, C. Ward, K. Johnson, R. Gilbertson, BACK ROW: B. Moore, D. Shea, K. Rowe, J. Lasserud, T. McMorrow, J. Thiel, M. Peterson, B. O'Neill 7. Faculty Broomball Team: FRONT ROW: J. Carlson, L. Nelson, B. Kispert, R. Martingacco, BACK ROW: R. Tadscn, B. Whelen, D. Gillund, M. Oiseth, S. Twite, B. Larson, D. Spletstoser. 144 Broomball New York Or Bust! On Feb. 3 the RHS auditorium was filled to capacity with students and adults, all with one question on their minds, What is New York in a Nutshell? As the curtains opened and act after act appeared, the audience slowly became aware that New York in a Nutshell was everything from a top dancer at a local theatre to a rock band playing at a disco. In short, New York in a Nutshell was the theme for the 1977 RHS variety show. The show revolved around the typical activities one might run into in New York City as Dan Conrad (a tour guide) showed Sheri Motz and Dale Preston (two tourists) around the cities points of interest. On their excursion the two tourists visited Central Park, Times Square, and Metropolitan Art Center, and many other spots where they were entertained by various acts. The show was helped along by Mixed Nuts who provided comical skits of strange happenings in New York. In conclusion, the 1977 variety show was a nice vacation for all who came to watch. 1. Lynn Northfelt and her cousin sing their hearts out in Variety-Show. 2. Lead singer Scott Lanphear dazzles the crowd with Sky High Percentage. 3. Michele Fix adds a little country western to the show. 4. Ron Iverson and Jean Bielke sing about “Lonely People. 5. Jeri Vera dancing her way down the streets of New York. 6. Tapettes clown around and dance to the sounds of the circus. 7. Mixed nuts Dave Young. Gail Nordstrom. Mike Tracy. Carol Kurth, Dave Conrad, Lori Turk, cluck to IN THE MOOD Talent Show 145 1. Junior athletes are known to be moderate caters. 2. A rowdie student takes aim at an unsuspecting target. 3. Socializing with friends make for a more enjoyable lunch. 4. Students survey the large selection in the ala carte line. 5. Some people choose to avoid the chaos of the lunchroom and eat in the foyer. 6. A student pays for his hot lunch. 7. Many students supplement their lunch with an ice cream sandwich. 140 Lunch Lunch Line Best Bet? Grrrrowl! Oh, no, what's that terrible noise. Is it a plane? No! It's a bird? No! It's my stomach! Oh, of course, it must be time for one of those delicious, taste, tempting, nutritious Richfield lunches. Oh, boy, I can hardly wait to sink my teeth into one of those wonderful lunches. Opps, looks as if I'll have to wait; the line is wrapped around the building twice and three blocks down. Oh, well, at least it's not as long as yesterday. Gee, I wonder what it would be like to bring a lunch from home and never have to wait in a lunch line. I wonder if those people ever get sick of peanut butter sandwiches, though. And take a look at ala carte. The line must be at least four miles long. I'll never go out for lunch again. I had to park 2.2 miles away from the school and didn't get back until 2:30. I guess the hot lunch is my best bet. Now here comes that long awaited, scrumptious lunch. But wait, I thought we were having turkey today, ... you're kidding, that's turkey? Oh, nothing's the matter. It's just that it looks like grilled cheese .. Oh, no! I forgot my lunch money on the kitchen table. I wonder if they accept Master Charge? Now to find a place to sit. I wonder where all my friends are sitting today. Gee, it sure seems funny that my friends switch tables everyday and never tell me where they're sitting. It's almost as funny as when they all get up and leave when I sit down. KONK! What hit me? It felt like a mac truck. Oh, no wonder; it was a stale bun from today's lunch .. Gee, I've already got a bump on my head from it. Oh, well, at least I didn't chip my teeth on the mashed potatoes today. RRING. The bell already, but I'm not finished eating. Guess I was just lucky today. Lunch 147 Abduction! Crime ran rampant through the courtyard nature center as fourteen ducks and the golden pheasant were abducted in the night of November 3. The only clues as to who the culprits were 2 red gloves, several sets of footprints, and one of the deceased ducks found mangled in the parking lot. The student body was indignant. A reward was offered but went uncollected. Calendar Of Events First Day of School Junior Achievement Assembly Class Ring Sales AFS Assembly Homecoming Week Senior Meeting Queen's Coronation Pepfest: Shortend Schedule Football-Kennedy (T) Order Aureans Soccer-Robbinsdale (H) PSAT Test Foreign Language Dinner Region VI Volleyball Tourney Student Senate Meeting Choir and Orchestra concert Sadie Hawkins Dance Girls Swimming-Tonka (T) End of Fall Trimester Basketball-Edina East (H) Fall Play Debate Tourney Christmas Vacation 1977-78 Registration Teachers Workshop-1 2 day Hockey-Park Center (H) Spartan Wrestling Tourney Auditions for HMS Pinafore Measurements for caps and gowns Gymnastics-Girls National Honor Society Banquet Senior Banquet Prom Graduation Outbreak Spotted Even though RHS students did not experience the jaundice or nausea of hepatitis, the symptoms they felt were far worse. No bake salesl The most popular and profitable fund raiser came to a temporary standstill to avoid spreading a disease that threatend the Metrolpolitan area. s nr Jeff Derby Mary Schultz National Council of Teach ijflbjn ers of English Winners Lisa Kline-family H Leader of Tomorrow W ■ Scholarship Winner Sheri Case - Athena Award Winner Ends 149 k Today? Aurean Update Returning from a relaxing Christmas vacation, RHS students went to work, serving themselves, in the lunchroom.. January 3, a new lunch program went into effect, featuring the Type A, Offer vs Serve Hot lunch. In the remodeled kitchen and serving area, students began dishing up their own food, choosing a meat or meat alternative, fruit, vegetable, bread or bread equivalent, and milk. An added alternative was the soup-sandwich line, alternating weekly with a salad line. The price remained at 50 for either choice. Student response was great as the unch count was up 25% in the first week. V ■ SPANISH: A pre-basketball chili dinner on Feb. 15 helped 27 students raise money for the trip to Mexico during Easter break. SHRINKING SCHOOL: Due to decreasing enrollment. Central Elementary School was closed at the end of the 1976-77 school year. The building and grounds were not sold in case future enrollment increased. VICA: Sponsored by VICA, the Hcnnipen County Bloodmobile collected 102 pints of blood from student and faculty donors on February 8, 1977. BAND: 105 band members sold 3000 cases of Texas grapefruit and oranges to raise money for their trip to Rapid City. To date, $6500 had been raised. CHOIR: The three choirs presented their mini musicals-Cabaret, Bye Bye Birdie and The Wizard Of Oz on March 7 and 8. Joining other area schools, the combined choirs performed the Messiah at the Lake Conference Choir Festival at Lindbergh High School April 20 and 21. WRESTLING: For the first time this year, the RHS Wrestling team had the help of Mat Maids. Twelve girls were involved with the team, keeping time, recording statistics and scores, and working with the booster club. DECA: On February 10, Richfield entered the District 5 DECA conference at the Holiday Inn in Bloomington. The members collected 221 awards including 106 trophies, 37 of them first place ones. STUDENT GOVERNMENT: The second Richfield In Motion conference took place December 14, 1976 at the Community Center. Parents, teachers, and school government members met in five small groups to discuss student suggested issues, including lunch program, parking, GPA's absences and NHS acceptance. Brrrrr!! Have you ever tried to write legibly with mittens on? Psychology students, among others, gave it a sincere effort on Monday, January 17th when the classroom temperature dropped to a chilly 40° F. The ski jackets and down vests that once were confined to lockers were seen in all parts of the building as students tried to function normally in a cold environment. The broken furnace was repaired, and tempatures climbed, but only to 65° F, as students began to feel the energy shortage. Rumors of a four day week flew, but the School Board and Dr. Anderson chose otherwise. School was not closed on Mondays. Instead thermostats were turned down, and students were encouraged to dress accordingly. Sweaters became both fashionable and functional this winter. Wl s-� '� '|ruo'«d «fyv u. Abel, Joseph Abelson, Scott Abramson, Wally Adelmann, Craig Aldrich, Walter Alfano, Connie Allers, Suzanne Alpaugh, Scott Alvarado, Elena Amos, Paul Amos, Robert Anderson, Becky Anderson, Bradley Anderson, Charles Anderson, Christine Anderson, Debra Anderson, Janine Anderson, Jody Anderson, Julia Anderson, Kathy Anderson. Keith Anderson, Mary Anderson, Neil Anderson, Robert 152 Seniors Anderson. Sharon Anderson. Susan Andtada, Marietta Andteasen, Jean Andrcasen. Martin Appel, Cynthia Ara gon, Anabell Asch ct. Chris Aussendorf. Paul Aylward, Hugh Student Unrest While a doctor explains that the most common ailment is a cold, a teacher is quick to say that it is falling asleep in class. This most disturbing ailment strikes without warning, accompanied by great embarrassment as the student awakens to find that he has slept through his entire 3rd mod class and is now being laughed at by a totally different 4th mod class. Just as a doctor looks for symptoms when diagnosing the cold, a teacher checks for definite signs in falling asleep cases. Tne bobbing of a head with eyes shut, a pencil dropping out of a relaxed hand, a loud beast-like snoring noise are giveaways that a case of falling asleep has struck, and warrants the teacher the right to begin treatment immediately. 1. Lea Benson and Sheri Dagner await first mod. 2. A student hard at work in L.C.l. Baadsgaard. Linda Bach, Frederick Balken. Bonnie Balmer, Robyn Barber. Brian Barnes. Bret Barth, Gregory Bartosh, Thomas Bates. Lisa Scniors 153 Beane, Gregory Becker, William Bednar, Nancy Belair, Thomas Belstler, Kevin Bemis. Cheryl Benesh. Andrea Bcnglson, Teri Bennet, Timothy Benson, LeaAnn Berg, Scott Bergwall, Allan Berry, Pamela Bielke, Jean Billmeier, Julie Birch, Deborah No Parking With 800 parking stickers assigned to students and only 136 parking spots, the student driving to school is faced with a difficult question, “Where do I park?” As there are with all problems, the parking situation had several alternative solutions: 1.) Get to school by 5:30 a.m. to assure yourself a spot; 2.) Park 18 blocks away from school and walk; and thirdly and most daring, 3.) Park in a faculty spot. Although these three solutions may seem simple enough, many didn't follow them (or else they got caught) making them prime targets for Tom's tow-away service at a cost of $18.50 for a one way trip. Oh, well, there's always the bus. 1. Dan Shea heads back to class after eating his type A lunch. 2. Lynette Myrbold and Debbie Nystul brown bag it together. 3. Charlene Pctricka hard at work. 154 Seniors Bird. Donna Bjorback, Cathleen Bjoslad, Daniel Black, Barbara Blair, Curtis Blase. Timothy Bley, Christine Bodahl, Patricia Boosalis, Chris Boosalis, Harry Borgen, Monte Borgfelt, Paul Borglund, Wendy Boser, Gregory Bourne, Deena Brausen, Cheri Brenner, Ronald Breth, Patrice Briant, Thomas Bristol, Elizabeth Brochu, Joyce Branch, Bruce Brandt. Pamela Braunworth. Michelle Brooks, Jane Brown. Peggy Scniors 155 Bruder, Jennifer Buchmann, Kathy Burgstahler, Janis Butler. Juli Bymark, Pamela Brunner, William Bunce, Elaine Burr. James Butler, Julie Bymark, Patricia Bruss, Geri Burgett, Tim Busch, Richard Butler, Kathleen Calvin, Terri Campbell. Karen Carlberg, Linda Carlson, James Carlson. Michael Carlson, Michael Carlton. Rex Carson, Diana I. Julie Kreidler hails her school buddies. Case, Sherry 2- Mike Tracy loses his cool while Miss Larson remains forever calm. 3. Jeff Derby turns on his infallible charm. 156 Seniors Catdius. Angela Cecil, Thomas Chaffin, Pamela Charest. Cynthia Chick. Diane Chouinard, Julie Christianson. Mary Church, Audrey Church Church, Ronald Clark, Cheryl Starting Over Again Where are you going to college? These were six words which upon being mentioned could instill fear into any college-bound student. The articulate responses; Who me? or simply What? echoed in the hallways. After the Junior year's SCAT or PSAT test, in some cases the ACT test, filing for grants, and a quick overview of the family financial situation, many students were ready to apply to the college which was right for them. At last came the student's joy of being accepted by his on her desired school, and the students were ready to psychologically prepare for the journey into the world of the unknown, the future. Scniors 157 Classen, Jerome Coenen, Catherine Collins, Bradley Cleary. Gregory Colaas, Debra Conrad, Daniel .X. art' Out To Lunch! As lunchtime rolled around, the fateful question inevitably arose, Should we eat the school lunch? Everyday hundreds of students opted to brave the various lunches, types A through Z. But for those who chose to break the habit, a wide variety of restaurants and other sites were open to them. Some of the most popular included Augsburg Park, going home, and, of course, McDonalds. It sure was great to have that break from school. Oops! Did you lose track of the time? Well, after a Big Mac, the thought of disecting a cat isn't exactly appealing. The next hour is English. You stayed up until 3:30 a.m. writing your research paper. Too bad you mistakingly used it as a napkin to wipe up the coke you spilled. After English is study hall. Since you have nothing to study there's no need going back. But what can you say to your teachers? Wisely, you decided not to worry. You'll discuss it tomorrow when you and your friends go out to lunch. Conrad, David Cornelius, Gail Copeland, Jeffrey Coughlin, Timothy Coulter, Julie Creighton. Cox, Gregory Margaret Craswell, James Crichton, Cathleen Crittenden, Thomas 1. Lynette Everson has a hold on her s.idic John Orcdson. 2. Marietta Andrada and Dunne Bristol utilize their study time. 158 Seniors Cromer, Gary Crook, Robert Crorkin, Thomas Cross, Joan Crumlett, Maty Culhane. James Culpepper, James Dahlk, Randall Curtis, James Dalager. Rebecca Dagner, Sheri Dale, Paul Daniel, Donald Danner, David Davis. Ronald Debner, Jeffrey Derby, Jeffrey Dcgcr. James Derby, Joel DeSantis, Richard DeWees. Kathy Dickinson. Anita Dicpholz, John Dietzlcr, Deborah Dimond. Bradley Scniors 159 DiUcr. Patricia Dixon. Thomas Dolan, Vincent Donovan. Terry Drabek, Bruce Drews. Leann Duffert, Kellie Dullum, Scott Dunbar, Marilynn Dye, Allen Earl, Larry Edlefsen, Bradley Ehlers, Thomas Edegren. Jeanne Edholm, Lori Elliot, Charlotte Elms, Michael Emond. Denise Enger, Terry Ennenga, Donald 160 Seniors Say Cheese! Oh gross! Look at my hair, my face is a mess. I just knew I'd break out the day of my senior pictures. I sure hope Mrs. Gopher can do some touch-ups on my proofs. I want my teeth whitened, my nose straight, my eyes darker, my skin clear, and my braces erased. So what if the picture doesn't even look like me. It's not supposed to, it's a senior picture. Now for the big decision, what should I wear? That's too ugly, that's too small, I forgot to wash this one ---oh well, I guess my pajamas will do. Oops, gotta hurry, I have to stop at the bank first and withdraw some bucks, but first one more time, let's see that smile you've been perfecting for 2 years. Ahh, there it is, perfect, just perfect. Farmer, Kevin Farrell, Michelle Femrite, Jane Fiel, John Fix, Albert Fjcldstad, Cynthia Flanders, Kelley Fleitman, Sandra Flom, Jeffrey Foeller, Matthew Foline. Thomas Forester, Betsy Foster, Marshall Foster, Rochelle Frank, Lori Frankus, Mary Fredlund. Jacqurlin Frober, David 1. Lisa Helgeson plays it again 2. Talent show |udges seek the best prospects. 3. Another lunch break ends all too soon. Seniors 161 4 Frosig, Diane Fystrom, Jill Gallagher, Kevin Gehl, Marcia Gcisler, Landy Gerdcs, Greg Gibbons, James Gieszler, Brenda Gilbertson, Rhonda Goebel, David Goebel, Nancy Goeman, Eric Coffin, James Gorman, Laurie Gran, Arnold Grant, Thomas Gregory, Christina Grinager, Gregory 162 Seniors I Ijgert, Steven H.iibut, Carla Halverson, Suzann Hammer, Elizab :h Hansen, Melinda Halvorson. Jennifer Hanks, Nancy Hanson, Anita Hanson, John Hanson, Lawrence 1. Jana Hagen and Nancy Hanks eagerly anticipate another victory for the Spartan Hockey team. 2. The Concert Choir performs their rendition of God Bless America at the fall concert. 3. Char Pctricka calls home during her study hall. Making The Grade To the parents of Keith Doe. Hmmm. I wonder what this funny looking envelope is. I'll just open it and see. Oh, No! They wouldn't dare! But they did! Even though 1 gave them that phoney address in the Amazon jungle, the school still sent my report card home. Two weeks later the scene at school is one of pandemonium. It's up! This is the news which spreads like wildfire through the school. At that time scores of excited students make their way to the office display case where the Honor Roll is posted. The students, of course, have already received their report cards and, therefore, know whether or not their names will be posted. But it's always a good feeling to see them up there for themselves like a public memorial for the world to see. Hanson, Linda Hanson, Roger Hanson. Ronald Hanson, Susan Haraway, Laura Harden. Jeffrey Seniors 163 1. Kent Johnson and Dave Swenson observe the evening's events. 2. Nancy Sims frequents another hockey game. Harrington, Kristy Haugen, Paul Hosier, Thomas Hclgcson, Susan 3. Patty Samuclson warms up while Barb Black Hartman, Douglas Haupt, Jay Helgesen, Lisa Helmberger, Julie contemplates the coming events of the evening. Helseth, Melinda Hermstad. Reed Hill, Bruce Holl. Roger Hoops, Joseph Henjum, Julianne Herrboldt, Murray Hines, Paul Holmes. Joseph Hottel. Theresa Herl!, Julie Herzog. Mary Holcomb, Stephen Holt. Bryan Hoven, Gary 164 Seniors Wait Til Tomorrow A Memorandum; To that long, sleepless night before a reference paper's due, To the last minute completion of a history report, too. To the times when math just didn't get done. In favor of a basketball game that we won. To Starsky and Hutch and endless telephone calls. To cleaning your room and no study hall! To the list of things t'was more important to do,' Procrastination, here's to you. Howe, Diane Hoync, Thomas Hteha, Brad Hromadko, Linda Huber. Lonni Huberty, Kelly Huebner, Amie Hughes, Margaret Hyslop. Bruce Iser, Robert Iverson, Ronald Jacobsen, Steen Seniors US Jagow, Sallie Jahnkc, Diane Jantscher, Paul Janz, Hugh Jennings. Lynn Jensen, Martin Jcntink, Dale Jernberg, Betty Johnsen. Karen Johnson, Bradley Johnson, Denise Johnson, Gregg Johnson, Joel Johnson, Karen Johnson, Kent Johnson, Lanctte Johnson, Lori Johnson, Mark Johnson, Michael Johnson, Roberta Johnson. Susan Jones, Thomas Jonnes. Lisa Junger, Susan Jurovich, Karen 166 Seniors Kaiser, Timothy Kanz, Jane Kangas, Kimberly Kauffman, Chris Kechi. Debra Ketcham, Robert Kem .iley, Michael Kichl, Ross Kickow, Dianne Kieser, Roger Pay Up! I'm sorry young man, I can't let you back into class until you've paid the fine on the overdue pheasant you checked out of Nature Center I. This is a classic example of something RHS students become very accustomed to in their years at Richfield, the unmet obligation. As each trimester comes to a close, students hope and pray that the book from Learning Center II, that their dog ate, isn't discovered missing, and that the record of their unpaid towel fees have been destroyed in some natural disaster down in the office. Unmet obligations do not easily slip by the watchful eye of Mrs. Fuselier, distributor of the almighty pink clearance slip. Students often leave her window with a lighter wallet and the question in their mind, I wonder if that pheasant could be at home under my bed? Kinley, Carol Kitchgasler, Wayne Kittridge. Maribeth Klein. Kelly Kleschold. Douglas Kline, Lisa 1 Rick Lord, let me see your honor pass! 2 Juli Butler discusses the fine points of photography with her friends. Seniors 167 Knoph, Diane Knutson, Larry Koch. Michael Koch. Nancy Kompelien. Ronald Kotoski, Anne Korsten, Joseph Kolstad, Janet Kottom, Peter Kraft, Jodi Kruger. Richard Krause, Julie Krussow, Patricia Kreidler, Julie Krzyuniak. Philip Kuhl, Craig Kurth. Carol Kuzniar, Mary Playing The Role Skits are a method of self- expression taught in English classes. Students may start out dramatizing inanimate objects and progress up to traveling through the halls like animals. A students inhibitions are totally released at the moment the skit begins and self dignity is not regained until the last line is delivered. There is nothing a student cannot portray when the idea is there along with the desire. A bird, Hamlet, a tree, or even a toilet are just a few of the items one might run into in an English room. Whoever said English couldn't be fun? 168 Scniors LaFrance, Steven Lais, Mary Lane, Jeffrey Langhoff, Lori Larson, Amy Larson, Debra 1. Chris Boosalis makes his point. 2. Carol Lund and Patti Shuck eat the last of the pumpkin pie. 3. Breaker one nine, this is Bi Olive Larson, Scott Larson. Thomas Larson, Todd Lasscrud, Jan LaVelle, Colleen Leary, Richard Lee, Jason Lee, Michael Leffelaar, Cary Lemieux, Mark Lcpcl, Kevin Lepel, Michael Lerom, Kan Lesney, Teresa Lidbom, Debra Liljeblad, Susan Lindbcrg, Roger Livingston, Jon Loney, Steven Long. Cheryl Seniors 169 Maas. Jeff MacDonald. Guy Mace, Mary Madden, Michael Madsen, Pamela Makholm, Sco� Maland, Mark Maleck, Kathleen Manser, Patricia Martens, Becky Martinson. Gail Matko, Michael Mattern, Nancy Mattila, Richard Mattison, John Matuschek, Denise Maxwell, Alana May, Marla 170 Scniors Mayer. Walter McCarthy. Colleen McCarvill, Ann McClay, Karen McIntyre, Colleen McMorrow. Terry 1. Barb Black charms soccer fans with a warm smile on a cool evening. 2. Juli Butler, Jean Smicja. and Cretch Peterson find school work hard to put down. 3. Reed Hermstad prepares for the slopes. The Loser! Dieting is perhaps the most challenging effort a high school student can make. The daily diet routine begins with a breakfast of melba toast and hot tea; lunch is a carrot and celery sticks. Dinner is a trying experience for the dieter. High-calorie meats, potatoes, gravy, and desserts are taboo. The dieter is forced to fill up on fruits, vegetables, and skim milk. Dashing in and out of the lavatories between classes to relieve oneself of the eight glasses of water required daily is all a part of the joy of flushing the impurities from one's system. The weeks of pain and despair have their rewards as the scale shows a loss of eight pounds, and being able to buy slacks without being ashamed to let the sales clerk see the size of the label. Seniors 171 Miller, Stephen Mishlcr, Jcri Mittelstcadt, John Mize, Kimberly Moberg, Randy Moe. Bradley Mohr, Steven Mohs, Marjorie Moore, Bradley Moore, John Moore, Leslie Moritz, Michelle A Dream Come True What is it that every student dreams of while falling asleep over homework that will never get done? What else, the Perfect Teacher! The perfect teacher is one who is young, beautiful, and sexy. The perfect teacher, of course, never raises his her voice and believes the classroom should be run by the students. Homework is a definite sin to the perfect teacher, and parties in class are where it's at. Testing is done by the open book, take home, talk over with friends method and counts for only 10% of the grade. The remaining 90% is based upon who can talk the most in a 55 minute sitting. Overall, the perfect teacher is someone who is PERFECT. 172 Scniors Mork, David Mortada. Chris Morton, Julia Mot , Sheri Mullvain. Robert Muraoka. Don Murray, Debra Myers, Alison Myrvold, Lynette Nash, Charlotte Naslund, Cheryl Nelson. Bradley Nelson. Vicky Ncuville. Michael Newbury. Mark 1. Tapaircs perform as a highlight to the evening. 2. Cindy Prust joins the attendance window crowd. 3. Wayne Kirchgaslcr preforms one more phenomnal feat. Niebuhr. Patricia Nielsen, John Nielsen, Steven Niesen, Douglas Nordeen, Mark Nordin, Richard Nordstrom, Gail Norlander, James Seniors 173 Norman, Julie Northfeit, Lynn Nyberg, Paul Nystul, Debra Oancs, Keith Oberg, Joseph Odendahl, Priscilla Ohnesorge, Thomas O'Keefe, Margaret Olinger, Mary Olsen, Theodore Olson, Carol Olson, Karen Olson, Nancy Olson, Paul Olson, Vicki Oman, Mary O'Neill, William Oredson, John Orner, Judy Ost, Zita Panning, Mark Parrish, Johr Parrott, Tere Paszkicwicz, Nano 174 Seniors I. Joni Schoeneck and Rhonda Gilbertson walk, down the hall during senior study. 1 Amy Strong psyches herself up for another typing class. Patrick. Jesse Patzner. Darcy Paulson. Bruce Payette, Robert Pearson, Barbara Pearson. Diana The Early Break Another year of school at RHS brought an additional alternative to high school seniors, senior study. During the first trimester of school, seniors were allowed to leave school after sixth mod, if they so elected. (As a majority did!) As the second trimester rolled closer, the faculty found a need for a senior study control. At the start of the winter-tri, Mr. Stoltz held a meeting for senior study students. The purpose was to confirm a definite plan of what they'd be doing during seventh mod. Many chose to go home and work, while the others spent their time in Learning Centers. Overall, it was of the student opinion that senior study was a great success. Pearson. Jeffrey Pelagalli, Bruno Perry. Kenneth Peterson, Todd Peterson, Daniel Pedersen, Henrik Perlich, Leslie Pcicrson, Kenneth Peterson, Brad Peterson, David Seniors 175 Peterson. Gregory Peterson. Kathleen Peterson. Gretehcn Peterson. Kathy Peterson, Joni Peterson, Michael Measuring Up On February 22nd students began preparations for a significant June evening. The students-RHS Seniors, the significant evening-June 9th, Graduation Night. Of course, the day's task was the ordering of caps and gowns, which was paid for by the Richfield Public Schools, for the second consecutive year. It was difficult to accept the fact that all announcements pertaining to the future occasion were actually pertinent to them and not a group of older students of higher status. So with the help of Mr. Komatar ordering of caps and gowns in the traditional red and white colors began as the RHS seniors were gently nudged into a world of reality with visions of a welcomed as well as feared graduation form school days to adult life. 1- Something other than homework catches the keen eye of Jim Strong. 2. Marilyn Dunbar survives another monotinous study hall. 3. Patti Ditter practices to achieve the high standards demanded of an RHS flagtwirler. Peterson. Nancy Pctricka, Charlene Peterson, Vicki Pfeifer. Patricia Pilger, Denise Pollard. Elizabeth Pilger, William Pope, Timothy Porter, Glenn Post, Shirley 176 Seniors Preston. Dale Prok, Mark Prust, Cindy Quick, Barbara Quick, James Quiring, Scott Quist, Jodi Rau, David Rausch, Paula Reed, Curtis Regan. Kathleen Regan. Marueen Rcholt, Scott Remington, Mary Renstrom, Radford Rcvier, Lynn Rhoads, William Rice, Lucia Richardson, Diana Riddersen, Mark Rittinger, Jack Robillard, William Roe. Robert Roehlke, Wendy Rogers, Charles Rogers, Patrick Seniors 177 The Dynamic Duo! Seven Sets of twins wanted to sell Resemblemint gum. No Experience Necessary. Write or call: 22 Identical Drive New York, New York 888-7777 This request could easily have been filled one of the 7 sets of twins in the class of 77” They are: Jeff Joel Derby, Ron Joann Church, Steve Linda Hagert, Denise Bill Pilger, Dan Dave Conrad, Mary Marsha Zierhut, or Pam Pat Bymark. Ronneberg. David Rostamo, Chcrylc Rooney, Mary Rouse. Nancy Rorom. Robert Rowe, Kurt Rude, Peter Euebke, Joette Ruegemer, John Russell, Ronald Sagvold, Lori St. Martin, Kristian 3 178 Scniors £91 1. Vicki Swanson chats with friends while handing out programs at the basketball game. 2. Cretchen Peterson finds a reason to smile dispite school day pressure. 3. Students talk over the daily news in the remaining St. Sauver, Susanne Samuelson, Patricia Sandquist, Jeffrey moments of preschool freedom. Saltvold, Martha Sander, Rick Satterstrom, Mark Sawitzke, Steven Scardina. Kim Scarlett, Melissa Schachtschneider, Gary Schaffer, Mark Schauer. August Shirle, Susan Schlegel. Bill Schmidt, Gary Schnacky, Janet Schneider, Reid Schoeneck, Joni Schoewe. Robert Schreyer, Patricia Schroedcr, Janet Saunders, Cheryl Sautbinc, William Seniors 179 Schultz, Daniel Schwartz. Kenneth Schultz. Jodi Seagren, Bradley Seeker. Rochelle Seeler. Debra Rolling It In! From shelving library books to waitressing in the most popular pie shop in town, RHS students' jobs were as varied as the students' personalities. Many sacrifices were involved in the average high school job. We all know the agony in missing the most important hockey game of the season. All night homework sessions were another excitement in the working student's life. Teachers instinctively seem to know work schedules and schedule due-dates accordingly for the day following a late work night. However, the experience gained through a high school job is impressive on future applications. It takes great dedication and loyalty to stick with a $2.00 an hour job for two years! Selby. Robyn Senum. David 'hannon, James Shuck. Patricia Sims. Nancy Sellentinc, Linda Seycr. Karen Shea, Daniel Shultz, Mary Silvertson. Paul 1. Juniors observe the activities during the Homecoming Pep fest. 2, Scott Mackholm takes a breather during study hall. 3 Nancy Sims gets into the spirit at the Youth Comission Dance. 180 Scniors Spencer, Craig Spencer, Tamara Stachovick, Judith Smieja, Jean Smith, Albert Stevens, Timothy Stiles, Carol Stizrud, William Smith. Debra Smith, Larac Stoffcl, Joel Stroman, Karen Stromback, Jeffrey Smogard, Diane Soeldner, Kurt Storch, Elizabeth Strong, Amy Strong, James Sohn, Michael Sorensen, Cheryl Sturges, Jeff Sunder, John Svac, Alan Stark, Elizabeth Steel. Curtis Stenberg, Brian Seniors 181 Surprise! Surprise! R.H.S. birthdays usually consist of the following activities ... shaving cream on the lockers, balloons on the walls, and posters and tape over the handle and lock of your locker. Who cares if you're ten minutes late for class because friends decided that your locker needed a shave, or that you had to peel through 5 inches of tape to dial your combination. The biggie is waking up birthday morning, not in your bed but out for breakfast at Perkins, where else. The finale comes at lunch when the entire cafeteria echos with the sounds of your friends singing “Happy Birthday to you. Even though you turn red in the face and claim to be totally embarrased, you know inside if all this hadn't happened it wouldn't have been a birthday. Swanson. Carol Swenson, David Tail, Timothy Taylor, Roxanne Thompson, Lynn Tilbury, Kenneth Swanson, Clorie Swenson. Todd Taragos, Nancy Theis. Marcie Thorsland, Susan Toay, David Swanson, Victoria Syverson, Tamera Taylor, Ann Thomson. Elizabeth Thiel, Jeffrey Tracy, Michael 1. Richfield has its own form of mass media. 2. Lynette Johnsen and Darcy Patzner take another endeavor into the world of physics. X Chris Anderson performs her act before the talent show judges. 182 Seniors IfU I Traegcr, Gretchen Trcmbloy. Darwin Ttummer, Annette Trushenski, Karen Turk, Lori Tuttle. Mary Jo Tveitbakk. Renac Ullrich. Biff Utter, Cynthia Vaillancourt, Dale Vanderhcidcn, Cynthia Vankampcn, Diane Vavrosky. Katherine Vogelgesang, James Vogelesang. Kathryn Vrchota. James Wade, Cynthia Wagner, Charles Wagner. Scott Wahoske, Jana Oughtamobile? Who are those blurry-eyed kids stumbling their way to the street corner? Could they be wild party goers stumbling home after a wild nignt on the town No! They are just on their way, seemingly in the dark of the night, but actually around 7 A.M., to the bus stop. Yes, the tramatic journey to another hard working day at school. Long will we, who ride the scnool bus daily, remember the bitter hardness of those unbearably cold winter mornings. We can relate to the stories told to us by our parents and grandparents, who continually give us the sob stories about the perils of walking 2 miles through blinding blizzards to reach the old, red brick building. You have it too easy, they say. Apparently, they have never experienced the harsh shock of feeling a cold vinvl seat beneath their legs at such an early hour. If that doesn't wake you up, nothing will. Ward, Michele Warner, Christine Watson, Sheryl Watt, Cynthia Watt, Kathryn Weber, Thomas Wegleitner. Bonita Wellman, Juliene Weir, Jean Wend. Kenneth Westby, I.ori Whalen, Andrew Wickstrom, Joseph Westmilier, Whitten, Paul Willard. Barbara Michelle 184 Scnior William , Brian Williams, Debra Williams, Dianne Wilmes, Darcy Wilson. Gregg Wilton. Donna Winge, Both Winger, Kent Winkelman, Bradley Winsnest, Laurie Winter. Debra Wittig. Hans Wold, Galen Wolf. Richard Wood. Gary Wood, Joyce Worden, Allen Zadach. Kirk Zalesky, James Zellner, Kevin Ziebol, Jane Zierhut, Marsha Seniors 185 Abukjfnson, Kounnt Abrsmovil . Jt-ffiry Ahicns. S!cpKfn Allen. Jcffiey Alim. Shane Allison. Michael Amminn, Bi d Arul f«n, Paul Anderson. C'ynilie Anderson. Debbie Anderson Diane Amici von Gail Andinon, Ceity Anderson, Jim Andencm Jeff Andricon. Katherine AnJersoei. Kenneth Anderson. Kim Anderson. lane Amici con Maiy Anderson. Kobeii Anderson. Sieve Andioff. Scott Andrus, Jamie Arvgen. Sw Anton von. Beth Aichei. Micky Arnold, llicabeih Ail. Knttl Aspen. Sc oil Auger. Jayna Aulv«e4. Edtvaid Austin, Lia Aylwaid. Gary Baglirn. Chris Babe. Dallas Bailey. Keith Ball. Cheryl Baines, Belinda Hairy, Kathy Hatton. Diane Bartosh. Rick Bauile. Tom Beadle Brian Beadle. Debbie Beadle. Randy Beauvais. Donna Beck. Rich Becket. Bob Beet. Ramona Bengtson. Janet Benson. Linda Berg. Mitchell Bei|tlund. Jim Belgian. John Bergwall. Tom Beikat, Julie Beitle. Chetyl Best. Paul Banning, Bob Bselke. |im B.lrk. Carol Bsllmeiei. Shriee Bud. Paul Buos. Maiy Teacher Skips Good Morning class. Your teacher has come down with the bubonic plague and will not be here this hour. YEAH!! 52 minutes later when the attendance list had been completed confusion had reached its climax. In an attempt to restore order the sub wrote her name on the black board with her fingernail which temporarily lowered the noise level 20 decibles. As the students filed out the door, they could not help casting curious glances at the teacher who had collapsed in her chair. 186 Juniors Biehop Allan Bfiiva, Paul Bloedow. Mirk Wy. Beley BoJjM. ltd Bohnen. Btad Boleon. Kelih Sol . Bnan Boigenheimrr, Chile SwjtvKi, Bluer Beilin I wi Boyda 0.1 vi J Boyle. Chile Buhint, PiidiiH Bund. Bruy Buivlon, Kjim Biavo. Kim Bredr lower Bfllttk. Jamre Bunk, Titrvi Brinkman. Jean Biietol. Kathy B od, M.uhrll Biooke. Julir Biomii. Sim Brown. Tom Brume Tun Bryan. Mike Bryan. Pal Boriinri. Jill Brneon. Uf Bulm. Glm Bunting, Robril Buiekhaidt. Chnyle Butdrehaw. Milk Bum . Pally Cantin. Don Canton. Randy Caileon. Cindy Caileon. Mruitrr Caileon. Vvonnr Cauoll. Bre'ky Chrlleen. Daer Chovan. Tom Chrlmium, Eiika Chnelopheieon, Baib Chuiehwatd. Adam Ciflk. Oian Claim. Kruy Claik. Shrlly Clauern S o«l Clrmmie. Lil Coffman, Joe CoUae. Baib Coleman. Sandy Collrne. Randy Coiline. Trrrea Colvin. John Condon. Pan Connelly. Tim Cone lane. Scoll Cook. Uea CoetiRan. Jiff 1 Dan Nigglcr shows his warm personality. Juniors 187 Coughlin. Jrff Ciovlry. Bill Culhinc. Mjry Cummmgv Annrllf Curminghun. Told Cwlln. PjuI Cuufli. Kjirn ( Vttlwll DllM Djffrc. Chciyt tX� K1 Beth Dihmn, 8iun D.ilen Kelly U ly. Shellty LXanxIt. Pit Pimsrl Kathy IXirgavrl. la uric D� «h. Kcn« Oavivon. Sic� Oran. BnVy Oran. ViAl Dcbtng, Djiu Orrrrn. Tammy Dtltmr, Krilh DrShan . Ann DrShanr. Maty IVMjtin. Tien Otutnln. Sttw Dice. OatvJ Okkton. lauia Dimond. Julir Ooan, Krith Oohvon. Sandy Dotting, Sandy Ootvohor. Tim Oonovan, Cathy Ihnull, Ofhhir Ouudrn. Chtlitmr Oirw Maty Du« ky. Mack Dvorak. John Ihmnlul. Sylvia Oykr. Cathy 1 Muscle Mania As you glance over all the equipment you can understand why Richfield's weight room is one of the best in the state. If you have ever been down to the weight room, you will notice many dedicated people. Many who come down to the weight room are there to get into shape for a sport in which they participate. Then there are others who go down just for the enjoyment of weight lifting. There are no exceptions to the types of people who use the weight-room, boys and girls included. All who feel they are very lucky to go to a school with such good facilities. 1. Students carefully study the list of class openings for a schedule change. 2. A Spanish student teasingly points an accusing finger at Mr. Brett. 'But you know my answer made more sense. 188 Juniors (ill. Nith n Cl.ffoid Edition. lluj Eggloton. Sat lid . Oiftn tide. Iim EIImi, Rob (II. l.ndi U� n, Rnhju Injtlbitli. Bud lng� . D tvn li n n i, Bob (nekton. Ann Eiuktoo. Dmn EncLun. Join liiikton Mill link .on Piol (nekton. Rindy (ilindwn. Rob«it Iv nt. Ninry (wen. Dim Fihcy. Ciil F IU. Conni F Idm n. D in fmuitt, Jody Iflfuwn, Mirly Fitip k Kjirn rink. Don Flth f. Muk Fi. M.iMl tin, P l r (liltrn. Windy (loon. Biiin (ofd. Cindy foi . Cindy (uiufiuift. Piol (iridlund. Diiflyn Fr ni. Bob Ftrund. Jill frit k . Amy fni k . Cm (u« . Ruth Gillixbir, Tim Cill . Niiwy Cirdiwt. Bob Gmk . Din Oicy. Muy oig , Kilby Oimin. Jiff Got . Kilby Gibbon., M.ibwl Cin . Ad in Olliinr. Sbliiy Cilmoi . Lon Cltiton. Riy Cliiton. So Gmiutko. Dolly Coplm. JoJ: Coidon. D bb Gor min Div Cllbnit. linni Cuf, Tom Ciimling. John Oind . Cindy Gunquiu. B ndi Cir.bi.nk, Amy Cn ( nhl n. SlrtV Cnllm, B ibiu Griffin. Mill. Cionlund. Don Juniors 189 Cloth tVjn Cullkfevon. Dnni GuIIhLmmv VkIi CuiUixm, l)j� J Coll. Jill Confer. Loll Hut, KiiWu ICht|Q(ri. Paul llifni, Btih Mahn, K lhv ItilKit. R.li ICII. Ru � Mjlhn Stern IblvtiMH Oiury Hilnuwn, R«L Him met. Maife I finer. Shoyt Hannigan. Drbhir Union. Chm Hinvim. Doiotr H«nvon, |uU� I Onto. Li vi IliiolJvon. Diw Kjiiinglon. Pal Mill.., Gour Hurtxovcfe. C.nJy HatffcM. Scott Hjupt M.br Haiw . Milk Meddle. Tifccy HrJiKfc. Cli Utinnlo, Tim HiUind. BrtiwJinr Hrlland. BaiS Helling. Andy Banding Together Oh my gosh! Turn off that blinding glare, or at least close your mouth! Or here's another old favorite, I know what you had for lunch! It seems that those who have never been blessed with braces have difficulty feeling sympathetic toward those silvery smiling select few. A survey conducted among the sophomores revealed that while 10% used to wear braces, and another 11% presently wear braces, an overwhelming 77% never have worn them. Interestingly enough there are some who indicated that they had been born with braces. In general though most people wore braces for a duration of 1 to 2 years and were quite happy to have them removed. 1. Andrea Taylor appear - to be lost in deep thought as she spends a few minutes with a friend. 2 Peg Jepson is caught unaware at the end of a football game, where she plays in trie band. 3. Pam Laudenslager excitedly exchanges gossip with a friend over the phone. 4 Jeff Jackelcn and his friends casually saunter through the auditorium foyer after lunch. 190 Juniors IWisdruiw . Ciiy Hreiy. Rodrvfv Hnuy. Djicr Hrti. Lynn CilKy 4linn. Biun Hoffnhi, Dun IMfman. Mail liolunvon C'.rrjt Moll NW Holwbft . Djv J Mol it. Jofcn Holmrv Kim Hoovtt. I)e«{ Hop iUftdy Hopp . CHctyl Mown. B d Howard ItmU Hi Mil. Drbb « HiomjJlo. Uuit Hobff, Swvr Hwjchrv Sm Hurlry. Jim Hutptk, Candy Hun hint. Paul lannauo, D Todd Junior JHf (Kobton. Milk ItfOW. Pjm Mm V«Vy |jin(� n, D n Jrffm, kjicn lepton. P«K y Joddl. Jeff Johiwxi, 8«ky J, dm ton. Bum Johnson. Cindy Johnson. D� lr Johnson. l � bbi Johnson, [Xtnc Johnson. Emily Johnson Jefi Johnson. Joel Johnson. Uunr Johnson. lout lohmon. Miilin lohnson. Mjiy lohnson. I'ild Johnson, Bob Minton Tittny Johnson. Tcimj Johnson. Thnm« Jones. Rc-uam Jones. IVrndy Jumbling. 1 in.lj |un� n I)jw lungcit. Tim Kolot. Mike IUng t. Shannon Knelt. D n Kearney. Molly KelzcnbetK Oebbie Kendall. i b Kennedy. CJoidon Knn. Dibbit KtediosvsLt. JoAnn Kicily, Pillkk Kiltim, Atl Kin . Kiim Kiithgastei. Jeff Kieteth, Pool KUs ct, Jeff Klcitt. Jim Klcsshold. Dm Knowlct, Mike KnuJton Mnk 192 Juniors Knudtwci. Jon Koch, Lynn Koch. Scott KocMct, Join Kotnck. Cuolc Kopp. 8iit Koiu Thcrw Kovilik. Jul.� Knuv Piw KnJce. Dm Kochi, Kevin Kui 'j Uuiic Kvjllc. Loci txy. Jim Lund Chin long. Lllvol Impheii. Scott Uitod. City Urtom, Sendee Utton. Steve Uiton. Sue Liudrntligci. Pern Liuingn. John LlurlC, Mirk Li voir. Pml Limon Andy liwvon. Trirw IrBciu, Tom Lee, Bluer LeJebvie. Thonut Ufflei, Cindy Lemrux. Lonnie ley. Ron l� cn. PejMiy LilJj. RicL Lindbrig. Dehri lindbeiy. Jeff lindbrsg. Ken lindgren, Mirk Imhirrv Mcxli Lockwood. Timmy login. Divid Sneak Preview Vour palms are clammy and your underarms are damp, which could mean only one thing. You have a test next hour that you completely forgot to study for. Well don't worry about it, the cure is simple — CHEAT! You know, a quick over the shoulder peek, or maybe the old write the answers on your arm trick. Oh, No! That kid across from you just saw you looking at your neighbor's paper. But what was he doing looking at you anyway. Of course, he was cheating too. Looks as if you weren't the only one who forgot to study. 1. Students enthusiastically filed into Learning Center II to work on a class project. 2. Many RHS'ers enjoy nothing better than an invigorating game of fooscball during their study hall. Juniors 193 Ullni, Reih Lowden DomU Ludenun. Neomi lundqum. Guy luncrt. Ron Lyon. Wendy MecDoeield. Cindy MecDoneld. JuIk M ln. Cih| Mehoweld, Sterir Stele-how. Joyce Stelicki. Jim Melikowcki. Ceil Mjlmbtij, Sink Miicheeveull. Muy Merck. Lori Meieu . Keith Muchell, Jerkie Merlin, Lynn Merlin. Tom Meton, Alive Meion. Don Meeveho . Nervy Stelheyv . Skip Steihiton. Jenny Melton, Ron Merivon. Lerry Meuren. Tom Meyethofer. Sue MiCenn, Pel SleCeithy, Jenrll McCoy. Julie McCune. Vvki SfcDoneld, Tim Mdnctny. Me give SteKce. Tkeiete StcKenne. Nellie Mc.Muichie. Jeff Me Nelly. Meuieen StePher on, Keren Meedow. Live Meier. Sheri Mcintt. Live Meletki. Much Stclhu . Jey Mrlleng. Lori Meyer von Boh Mihock, Chut Miller, Devld Miller. Dehhie Miller. Jil Miller. Sendi Still , Alice Milt . Dercy Mill . Greg Mitchell. Doreen Mobei . Bred MoSlen. Lee Moore. Cindy Stork. Joneihen Motion. Jeff Motel). Cheryl Move . Debhie Moduli Mike Sfulli)[en. Sheion Multvem. Mery Munkehy. Lynn Munkel. Arvdree 1. Rose Uram, Randy Dahlk, and Bob Scheewe wait with great anxiety for their turn to speak during their English presentation. 2. Mike Gibbons hurriedly makes a last-minute skim through his notes before a test. 194 Juniors CRS CNFLCT Why would someone stand in line for two hours, miss his lunch and become black and blue from pushing and shoving? Hint: Its not to buy tickets to Elton John's concert, and your not waiting to get into Dayton's Daisy Sale. Give up? It's to get a schedule change, what else. Every trimester counselors are bombarded by students who need a schedule change for reasons ranging anywhere from the teacher has bad breath to the class is too hard. The most common excuses for a schedule change were, the teacher isn't who one wanted, friends aren't in that class, already taken the class, and seniors want a 7th Mod study. Munwn. C thy Muiphy. Diene N«k, B riu� Ni� h. Mir Niurochik. Jruy NrKon. By(on Nrium. Cheryl NtUon. Den N� l on Onu Netton, J� n l JWiwv. Jodi Nelwm MiVt Nflton. Prm Nrl on, Sue Nrlwn. Bill N uf ld. Drbbir Nifholr. Bob S'kImo. P ul Den Nilten. Kirvtrn Nimlr. Mil. Nimt, Tim Ninenvin, Jerry Njei, Becky Nooiihoek. So Noidtttom. Mike Noimm. Joennr NoilhenKoId, Jill NolBom. Mill Nov A, Dive NovA. Jiivr Nulling. BiiB Obeig. M� iy Odegerd, Weyne Odenbeeh. Mikr Odmdehl. Todd Odlr. Chiitlin O Donnell, J f Olven. Biendi Oixn. runflnr Juniors 195 i. SImiiI am ffjif s I HIM H H a -- X. X. X i'll; . J§ III1! iff fj 196 Juniors HWon. Don Phipps Teiiy Pilgcr. Tom Po Im� , Bonnie Poo tin . V l Poppe l.ynnrtlr Po� l. Scotl Prid u . Scr� P'ol. PiuU PuCtri. Jmjixlmr Puirum Debbie QvKOfun. Milt QoinUn. Ttm Rjhlmbeik. Maiiu Ramiey. Diniyiu Rjmwy, Ro� y Rctmtki. Ruth Rjthbuin. Jon Ki m. Don Rrimcit. Jami Re.vdoiph Caiman Rcndah). Mriry R� i. Sharon Reulhet, Told For Sale: How would you like to buy a delicious chocolate covered caramel bar? No thanks. How about a nutritional crate of oranges? No thanks. Would you like a red and white Richfield pennant? Nope. Tickets to the fall concert, a sucker, lifesavers, carmels, play tickets, calendars, Christmas wreaths, Spanish suckers, anything? Nope. Why not, don't you believe in helping support your school activities? Oh yes I do, it's just that I'm selling all the same things you are, and if I buy from anyone it will be me. Kwhiiiiwii, G� iy Rwh.cn. Mike Ridjeiwn. Rindy 1. Liu Rinda Saunders gels into 2. Brown-bagger Tim Heineckc lunch. 3. Junior Mark Blocdow teacher? the beat, enjoys his substitute Juniors 197 Rivlovr. R«� Djn Rotch, Mjtk Robert. Jim Robert . Dunt Rohtnvm, John Rock. Barb Raid . R W Rodger l ijnr Rorhl. Rick Roehlkc. MjiV. Rotpke. Tony Ronnehtrg. |� nt Root. Liu Rocch, Bttvy Rocengren, Todd Roucer. N'jncy Rucgcmrr. Cithv Rundquicl. Mjtk Kunkc, Joel Rocch. Sin Jy RynJ . Scott Si Mr. Mi.y Sortie. Lctlie Sick. Jonrthon Sondcre. Cory SinJti . Tami S� ndcne� c, Cindy Siundrrv LiuRmdt S xtcm. Debbir Scluu. Dave Schlegrl. Jerry Schmitt, loci Schrader. Sandy Schramm. Mike Summing It Up Hey, Joe! What's the square root of Alpha when multiplied by Beta and divided by 1 10 of %? Just a minute. Let me check my handy-dandy, pocket-sized Texas Instrument calculator. The answer is the fourth quadrant of (a,b) in which P Vibh. Hey Joe! What is 8,0° X 7.34897 interpolated by 34 + 1? Hmmmmmm. It comes out to -2. Hey Joe. What is the total of 3 + 3? Let me check my calculator. 'What's the matter? Can't you do that in your head? Are you kidding? I have a calculator so I never learned to add. 198 Juniors Sihttinrt. Tim SlhtOtdlt, Jody Srhuldt. Diin Schulti. Din Schultz. Judy Schultz. Rogn Si hull. Lnli« Schwirz. liurii Schwirz. Piny Schwrim. Jiy Subng. Scott yimin Liw Sin . Piny Sctlri. Din Stliw. Biyin Mu. S t%t Shinncn. Sue Shiug.Wi.y. Jn V.li Shiw. Sindri Shilton. Ditlini Shield., Bath Shitliy. Ctytul Skull.. Din Simon Km. Jirwt Si� � . Julii Sink. Evonne Smith. Peggy Smith. Rimom Smith. Shilliy Smith. Willlim Solti. Crtg Sondiy. Tim Socimon. Ann SfUfion. Tony Stdii. Piggy Stanley. CitoJyn Sttgner, John Stllmm. Bluer Stiphin . Jimi. Strvtm. Pimili Stolbiig. Liu St Piilff. Su« 1. Bob Weber industriously applies himself to his homework in Learning Center II. 2. Band members have long harbored the theory that practice makes perfect. 3. Juniors Jamie Bringle and Tim Bruins eat the typically moderate lunch of football players. 4. Steve Wotrang takes a break between classes to contemplate life. Juniors 199 Straiton. Mikr Stinkier. Jill Serohm. Ciihy Stroenheck. Cary Stromhei . Jed Struck. Mike Suevi, Pam Sullivan. Sue Svnnon. Linda Supak . Brenda Sutherland. Ilobhf SwancII, Jo Swanvon, Barb Swanvon, Jean Swanson. I.ynn Swan««n. Rita Swanvoa, S«ut Swan� on. Sue Swanton. Tammy Swamtrom. Gte Sward Seme Sweet, Jim Swenby. Km Tarvin. Joe Ta a. Bob Tataiko. Nirva Tavlor. David Taylor. Mark Teeehuul. Jill Thomav. levlle Thompson. Ktii Thom . Paul Thotevon. Alan Thorne, Btran Tilbury. Craig Tillman. Annette Timber . Bob Tlmmere, Stevr Tirpkema. Jenny Toay. Dan Tollcfeoei. Jed Tormoen. Vicki Ticxhel, Su� an Trenholm. Tetl rrotier, Ben Truniger. Dominie Turner. Jarnm Tutnet. Jodi Tweet. Dcnie Ulrich lota L'plon. Tom Uiam. Race Ulecli. Darren VariKievrlrn. Dirk Vara, Jeri Vrnne. Sun 1. Dan Condon finds math less than stimulating. 2. Carol Stanley lets a breath of fresh air into the room. 3. Study hall students Sign into Learning Center L 200 ’Juniors V M«I loJd Vs re. Sirar VoU. Mary Jo The lip gloss industry made a big smack on girls lips in the school year of 1976-77 and R.H.S. girls were no exception. It seemed as though every girl owned some type of lip gloss, varying from the roll-on type to the tube and cake forms. Girls were be spotted smearing on a variety of lip glosses at any moment of the day with flavor such as strawberry, mint, passion fruit, bubblegum, chocolate, kola, butterscotch, and angel food cake. Out of all these flavors though the favorite was strawberry with bubblegum running a close second. Gee, 1 wonder what flavor the guys like best! Pucker Power W W. Brvky Wagon. Belli Wains Wilrniiny. Mill Walker, Vrl Waftn Vu Wallace. Lon Waller. Irff Wallin. Oinyl Wild. Brih Wdiiiom. Todd Will . Nancy Wilr, Iran Wair. Mkhrllr Wrhri |� nr W'rbn. Hot. Wrbri. StOll WnLmiiIi Orborali WrSland rally Wrtlv. PaiikL Wtnh. Shnrir Wrsrloh. Bob WIN w, Dan Wkkum, 8nh W.dmc. Marilyn Widri. Brian W.lbum, Jrfl Williams Dan Williams SCik Wilson. Cany Junior$ 201 o Appealing To The Eye Contacts may be nice, and they may improve your appearance, but they're certainly not all their cracked up to be. The situation contact wearers become involved in are endless, and while they seem funny now, at the time they were tragic. Few people realize the pain it takes to break in a pair of new contacts, the two hours-in, two hours-out routine, and you haven't lived till you lost a contact on a crowded stairway. Or how about the time you had your contacts in your mouth when someone slapped you on your back, and you swallowed your $200 eyesight. All in all, contacts seem like an awfully big price to pay just to look good. 1. Karen Martin rolls in the bucks! 2. What's going on? Baden. Barb Baker. Mark Bauman. Barb Bednar. Joan 8eer. Renee Belle, Paul Btngtwin Jury Bennett, Duard Benta. Rh Berg. Tim Bergman, Vicki Bergren. Kerry Betnaurr. Terry Bemhaidton. Rod Bertnen. Ken Berthewtten. Jenny Be«t. Jefltey Beuning Val Bjochark. Fun Bjottad, Debbie Bjurman. Iwinf Blader. SKert Blait. SUM Blum. Bob Bobetg. Cammy Boemer. Tom Bolton. Kent Brerb, Io!een Bootalit. Craig Boeiell. Rcnanne Botrrom. DjI Brennan, Llta Brett. Sandy Brian!. Joe Biinnie Kenny Bunk, Brian Boon. Carol Broadtton. Lee Brotcoff, Kem Brown, David Brown. Robin Broder. Debit Brunner. Tom BruveKavrt Tom Buden. Jackie Burn . Cathy Bullet. Bonnie Buwalda. Li� a Ctlkint. Virginia Campbell, Debora Cardinal Ron Carey, Meredslh Carlton, Anne Carlton Bonnie Carlton Brad Carlton. Cathy C'arlton. David Carlton. Larry Carlton. Milch Cate. Li la Sophomores 203 Chjllin. Steven Clupm.n. Juli.n CKmiiin-«n Prt� Oimirnvrn. SMty Cl.ik, L.w Coenen. JuJy Ceftm.n P.ul Coll.-TUP TeJ C0U01J. Ketty Colvin Annul Comvtcvk Timmy Connell CUiy Cook Donn. CopeUnd. N.nry Coiiiilli, CXiine Cwbnl Don Coipf. Siikiii Co rove le.nne Cuulvon. Jell Coulter, Maty Co . Ctiy tuklirr Uunr Culkmr Tom Cumming Lotl O.ynri. P.ul D.hlnun, Stull D.l sn Joy DaimavvO, tmnjur Danirtv Mn,;jiel D.nner Skrili Davit. lu v D.vl . Mike tXivn. Mu Kelli Dim, N'jrny D.vy, Milan Dayon. Ml De.n RoeNelle Deboer. John Del.kjy. Colin Drunk, livi Drikliiio. Joe DrvlOtier. Renee l evvli, Sue DeVeie . Kyne Dirpholf l.uiel 1. Paul Bclk and Mark Koch etherize, caiagorize, and analyze fruit flies. 2. Multiple ' guess'' tests are not always easy. 3. Vicki Nickel knows her change. 204 Sophomores o Potty Patrol Potty Patrol! Potty Patrol! Breaker, breaker. This is Nicotine Fit calling Light-up. Potty patrol has just been spotted outside of North Wing can. Make sure your butts are out; no mooning, 10-4! Light-up calling Nicotine Fit. Appreciate helpful hint on Potty patrol position. Will take precautionary measures by flushing butts down toilet immediately. Wsssssshhhhhhhh - glub, glub! Breaker, breaker. This is Light-up calling Nicotine Fit. Evidence cannot be destroyed. Toilet is now clogged by butts. Potty patrol is now entering can. Breaker, breaker. This is Nicotine Fit calling Light-up. Sorry, but you seem to be all canned up! Dirtdn. B.ll Dingman. Racann Came Oolan. Ann Donley, Jame Doyle. Paul Dre h� h Dave Dronen Maiy Duncan. Sharon Dianne, lor Dv yri. Teieva Earl. Joa Lntfi Sheri Edwatdwin. John thi. Jerry E.d Daavd Eide. Kul Ekholm Pam Ellmgvon. Terry I IIkiii. Mike Him, Cindy Hvrn. Anna EngJahl. Carolyn Engeldinget. John [njnrlk, Elvin Engereihet, Jim Enckron. CHrl Erirktoei, Elizabeth Erxktoei, Emily liKkvw Cany Fahey. Ricky Fanioic Mike Farley, Tammy Farmer. Todd Farrell, Colleen FeJora Mail. Feigh. Lyneile Feldman, Lyiunn Fen he. Elarb Fetgucorv Shelly Flaherty, Pete Flanigan. Carrie Fleek, Ron Fletcher. Bill Foell, Barbara SopKomorcs 205 folio™ Nitvy (wp M, P� w Foivitv Join l(nMi, Atiion lunwo, Bill itrtmin Rohlft ImdlunJ Kilty FtlU. Diim Fyitiom, Jiff Call . L u Ciidnit. Mike Citdnu. Pitrici Cn l«i, Cindy C t di. Nnck Otdrv Join Olhtn Anthony Ctlbimon. Jo l.I.JJin Robot Cork, Kirin Coemm. llitibrth Corn. Dunn Ctibnit, liuu Culum, Ctr� oty Gtitnptr. Kitty (•nnbtty blugim Ctiy. 8 th Criy. Bith Ann Coffin 8f ndi Cttmii. Piul Cnndi. R«k Gtonlund. Mik Ciou. Ctig Culllckton. MifWi Cuntud. Muk. CutSi. Ann I lit but, Din Milliti. Col Win Hilvooon. Jorl Milvotvon. Piuli HilnMton, Robot 1. A sophomore girl chats with her friends. 2. The Tapettes eagerly display their school spirit at a Pep Fcst. 3. Sophomores Mike Elliot and Lowell Rciger hurredly consume their lunches as they leave the cafeteria. 4. Sophomore Lori Miller is hard at work for her class in the concession stand. 206 Sophomores Hrnminn, Pfjjy Hw.ii. Muy Hamilton. Kiiih HimmrrtinJ. Inn Hinun. Brrndi Hinxn. Obi Minton. Amy Hinton. Jimnr Hinton. Rent To Ring Or Not ... It will be a rememberance of high school, It shows school spirit ' and I just wanted one, are all valid reasons for buying class rings. Selecting a ring involved many decisions that made the purchase quite difficult. Choosing between silver and gold, facet or smooth, and initials or signature was often a problem. Most students were inclined to choose their birthstone over the school color. Raising the money to pay for the ring was also a problem for some students. With prices ranging from $30 to nearly $100, many students were caught short and had to float a loan from their parents. Minton. Si ori Hinton. Shiron Hirdy. Pinny Harrier. Mity Hum. Bo!. Itifviih, Btiin Hattentiab. MuL Hiugin. Miry Heitpi. Joe Hive berg. Willnm Hiyle. Sirvdy Hniibl. William Hrflnnin. Karen Hrinedt . Diitrll Helm. |j� rr Hennegir. Tetri Herman Robert Herr. Jody Sophomores 207 Hillgri Lynn Unmet. Miillu HoUlaiwicf. Mike llollnun, Milr Hohrn t in Ciegg lioktnxm. MoJJrn MlVf IMIvtadt. Cindy IMmhccg Kelly Holittn, Rcnw Hulun TokU Hix p Ann Hoorn Id Homing. 8eib Houmi $«l Hovruten. Niiu Howitd Muk How. Shiton Hubetty. Todd Hwbnn. B.II Hughe John Hughe P«n Hunvikei Gieg Huntington RomU Hut hin cei Jim Igoe, Mifgittt Imbeiy Kum Ini von Debbie Ivetton. Glenn l n on Robed jMotnen, Mirk J«ob on. 8iett J lege -, Jime jrnkin. Tiramir Jenmng . Mutin Jenven Dive Jen en Ion Jenlink Smdy MINNESOTA OPIVBR UCINtl hTJI 11 i PC J - I II • — - Look Out World! Well, I made it through my Driver's Education class. I passed Behind-the-Wheel. Now it's the big test! This either gives me the right to rule the road or give my parents their sanity by watching the car gather dust in the garage. Oh, no! Did he say turn right at the next intersection, or did he tell me to stop in the middle of the intersection? Wow! Only two more turns and I am done. That first turn was close, especially with that tree in the way. The last maneuver, crossing over four lanes to reach my destination, the fire hydrant. That's easy! 1 have a whole five feet to do it in. 1 don't believe it. I passed with two extra points to spare! Wait until mom and dad hear about this! 1. Students collects in the auditorium foyer to socialize with classmates. 2. Cathy Carlson delighted the audience at Homecoming Coronation with the song, Moments to Remember. 3. History students attentively listen to a lecture. 208 Sophomores Sophomores 209 ?????? ?s ir 3 r r 1 ||||£ ffirl 3 J - rrrrr jliH rtif? rl Hill T- rs- fill! mss ?! P §I?? ffffl ISiff ? ?sj I-5 lit Kovolik, Dave Knmbfi. David KniHt. Cindy Ktebt. Jackie Ktogman ! c K.tohn. Steve Kcoll. 8(i.in Kion. DcMiit Ktueyet. Bitb Kiur � «. Ken Kypke. Jeanne Lace. Mar it t jlim. Stephanie Landey. Shiton Lane. J� yne LirvgKoff. D� w Latten. Beth Lirven Brace L i«n. Katen Litton. Cheryl Litton. Gill Litton. Gity Litton. Jcanclle Litton. Jeff Litton. Juttin Lilttfell. Din Liutenx Til layer. Mollee layette. CKtit Leiiy. Patti Leary. Ro et LeBeau. llirabeth Lee, Stick Leaflet. Shni lego. Ann Lehman. Cathy LeMete. Mona lenntitlc. William letom. Daniel Lettctman. Robin Ley, Satan LKotka. Paul lindborg. Steve Lindgten. Craig Lindquitt. Satan Lmhitet. Sucy Livingston. Jeff Jojcan. Jenny lokken, City luckwell. Scott Lund. Pete lundbetg, Annette Lundbetg. Dale 1. Chuck Zylkowski gazes curiously at the photographer. 2. Lonnie Lemieux casts a curious glance over his shoulder. 3. Compatible junior classmates display their affection in the hall. 210 Sophomorcs lundbcig. )im Lundbrtg. M� r� lurviivn. K� n lundnn. N'arwy lundquitl. Milk lyonv. |rfj Lyivk. Rkk M«i. Ml MkMiIUr. Silly Mtdwn. Limit Madctfi. Tom Miibotn, lljiiy MiW, Kevin Mjieite. SKtlly Mitucino. John Mjimi. Ki«n Miitin. Judy Minin. Njtilir Miiion, Krllit Mnwy, Mike Mitkewt, Iim Mitkiion. Jimrv Milton. Dittn Mitiein. Rick Million leuiel Miwveli. Coey Miyiind, Don M Coy, Tim McCoy. Savin McCuiig. DeVonn McDonald, toil McKee. Palivck McKenna. Paul McLaren. Jim McLean. Pally McPheiton. Roheit Meland. Dawn MelKuv Bieii Meiuhubec. Jana Mrtcilf. Tim Meyrt, Julie Me ye i. BoS Mickalik. Saivdia MkheLten. Jeffiey Middleton. SKin Miller. Brad Millet. David Millet, Jane Simply A-door-able! If you ever want to get to know people, the best way to do it is to look at the inside of their lockers. While attending school, the students' lockers are their homes, and the variety of furnishings found in a R.H.S. locker are endless, ranging from Advanced Chemistry books to pictures of Paul Newman. By checking someones locker you can tell how messy and clean people are, how creative they are, their favorite sport or rock group, or even what they like to drink. So remember, if you are planning on asking that special person out, but you're not quite sure, just check their locker. It will give you all the information you need to know. Sophomores 211 Fire!!!!!! There you were taking a shower after Phy-Ed., and all of a sudden you heard Ding-Ding-Ding. Oh it can't be! No, I don't believe it. It's a fire drill! What else could you do except wrap up in a towel and run out. After all, you wouldn't want to be a burnout would you? The worst part of it was that it was in the middle of January. You got over the pneumonia, but your reputation as a streaker will remain forever. Miller. Loti Millti, Steven Millet, Timmy MlIU, Kim Mitrtltteadt. Ann Mocoa. CHrit Mot. Carla Mot, Krlitit Motn. Stevr Mol toy. lilttn Molvlid. Diet Moort, Alien Moott. Dale Morey. Jot 11 Mouctl. Julie MulWiit.lt, Mtiy Mytvold, Carolyn Nachicav Clna Nulund. Pam Navtmk. Mark N’tlton, Dunne Nelcon. Jtff NtJion. Ktn Nelton. Kurt Ntitoo. Margaret NtUon, Nancy Nelton. Kick Ntmet, Jon NetNtim. Debbie NtuviUt. Pal Newman, Linda Ntwvtrom. Julit Nickel. Vicki Nielatn. Heidi Nielten. Ktn Neilten. Shtryl Nttlten, Tom Nimtifto. Scot I Nitlltt, Nancy Nolan. John Norman, Ktn Norum. Bruce Notka. Molly Novak. Cindy Nyberg, Annette O'Connor. Sian Odrndahl, TKereta O'Hara. Mark 212 Sophomores 1. Sophomore Mary Coulter dazzled the photographer with her smile. 2. Brad Edstrom contemplates his fruit fly data and the ultimate question What's for lunch? O'Keefe, Joseph Oltchny. Chris Otson. Carol Ot� on. Glen Olson, Helke Olson.Jrff Olvon. Kim Olson. Sue Olson. Tony Omo. Paul Ortia, Teresa Osl, Maiy Oti. Linda Pansch. Steve Parkins. Heidi Pastklenicz. Larry Paulson. Brands Paulson. Jody Pearl. Jacqueline Pearson, Lori Peck. Wally Peelsch. Lon Peitiman. Rob Pelagalli. Sonia Pemberton. Jane Penney. Stephen Perkins. Steve Perry. Barb Petersen. Russell Peter ion. Brad Petersen. Brian Peterson. Gary Peterson. Greg Peterson. Jodi Peterson, Julie Peterson, Keith Peietson. Lon Peterson. Mark Peterson. Penny Peterson. Ron Peterson. Steve Petit. Julia Pfeffer, Keith Pfeffer. Kevin Pfleiger. Mark Phillips. Blair Pittilainen. Randy Pilgram. Scott Piram, Gary Plara, Roberto Pockrandt. Warren Poehler, Marie Poland. Virginia Potthoff. Marllee Prawdnk. Harry ProhoJsky. Diane Sophomorcs 213 Plow, Jill Qiminjj. LiM Ou.� r, Jc-mni Kiimmvw, Doug K.iiKbun. Slwllry Rail. Pjily Rcgjn. tiun R«nn � . Ml Kmjtlur ir. IX-t'ia Reynold . Mary Rhojdev. Tjoii Rhoad . Launc Rice. John Richardton. Andrea Rieger. Lowell Rindal. lolie Robetlt. John Robinton, Janean Rode, Loun Rodger . Pally Rcd cih. Kim Rood. Cheryl Roger . Ellen Roger . Paula Rognrud, Sue Rom-ino. Ann Rove. Mike Rodman Wendy Roebke. Jar Runke. Daniel Ru ll. Mike Ku ud. Kii SaWe Nancy Saboe. Carole Sitdin. Tony Sendee. Cindy Sanne . Janet Semen, Ceiy Scheffer. Sue Scheidlei. Cmny Schie � ei. Kathy Schmidl, Cethy Schoewe. Mei he!l Schollmeler. Dave Excuses, Excuses Oh, Mom, I'll just die if I get out of bed, is just one of the many excuses students used to help persuade mom to give them a day off from school. And wasn't it amazing how quickly you recovered from your terminal illness once mom left and school had started. If you were lucky, you might have been able to crawl out of your death bed in time to watch your favorite soap opera. But just remember, you are sick and you must not do any homework, clean your room, or do anything harmful to your health. Besides you've got to rest up if you're going to make it to the football game tonight. 214 Sophomorcs 1-4 1. Sophomore Colleen Tollcfson and friends flaunt their spirit at a Pep Fest. 2. Sophomores Cathy Carlson and John Ashland are intrigued with the apparatus of a health project. 3. Flag Twirlers conscientiously work on their Heps at an after school practice. Schteyet. Jim Schunuchrt. Brrndi itKoilll. I 4 Wit Schwrtgff. Loti Scoll. Ivy Scott. Lofty Stidrl. Milk Srldon. Ron Sellrntmr. liune Senum. Steve Seveuoei. litme Shortly, funk ShopMI. T.m Stiion. Rlthiii) Slocum. MniJni Smith. Stun Smith. Budget Smith, Julir Smith. Strvr Smith. Tom Sort I, Htun Soydet. Scott SocUmi. Ml Solhetg. Nancy Solmitm. Strvr SSott. Ml Sonday. Drt-hir Soeigle. Jr(f Sorrncrn, l.ylr Spangler. Satulta Squitev, Stephen Stilt. Tolly Slide!min. Serve Stingrt. Scott Sulk. Kathy Statcett, Melanie Suubot. Bytoo St Mirim Phillip Stone. Valerie Stnndmiik. Tucy Stroud. Brian Stfommen. David Sophomorcs 215 Stroud, Fred Struck. DonoJd SulllVon. Hjroid Sunder. So Sutton. Keely Swonton. Bngetto Swonton. Derrick Swonton. Louren Swonton. Lynn Swenten. Rrod Syvrrton, l� y Totorko. Lido Try lot Andreo Thirl. C roig ToJIefton. Colleen Torboig, Kerry Ttopp. Cheryl TicmWry. Down Tnonufilou. Zoy Tiudttu. Poul Trunun. Jronne Tr uni get. Limit Turner. Outlet Tuttle, Eilren Ut«h. Trocy Veccero. Phillip Vondrrheidtn. Term Vomer. Ccctllo Ventke. Don Vmgr. Btod VoelLer. Anne Vogel. Menlee Vogel, Swe Vogelgetong. Kortn Woggooer. Shown Vogelgetong. Doer iophomorcs Buzz Off As you walk into the lab, the smell of ether is overpowering. Before you can pass out though, you must get your fruit fly count, and remember, it is essential that you separate them into male, female, red eyes, white eyes, straight wing, bent wing, etc. Carefully, now, tap that little vial ever so gently to get all the flys out. Tap Tap Tap Glop! Oh no! you tapped to hard, and all the muck in your vial dropped and buried all your fruit flies. Too bad, you really messed that one up. Oh well, maybe you'll do better with flower reproduction. 1. Jane Johnson makes use of Learning Center II. 2. Hard at work .. 3. Start your engines, please. Walker 8tu Wallatk. Dav Wallri. Uta Wallkk. Milk Walt. Joyce Warner. Chain Warner. Juli Wathburn. Lon Wall. Dawtl Web ., Uta W gltitit«t, Robot Weigeni. Ann W«in. ChtlMin Will . There Wetnet. Dai It nr W ti, Kali Wetrhoidee. Cheryl W« tl«nd. Jeff Whlw. Don Whit . Pal Wkk . Rot mary WVdnt . Sh«ryl Will.amt Cary William . Patrick William . There Willingham, Stephen Will . K lh Wolln. Lita Wood . G««ry Workman, Mark Young. Thonut Younkrt. Bill Zal tky. John Zartdei. Paul Zappa Tim Zellner Tim Zi«rd n. Richard Sophomores 217 SENIOR ACTIVITIES ABEL. JOSEPH (SWEATHOG): Fire and Ice Candidate 1, Wrestling 1,2, Football 1,2, Intra-murals 3. ABELSON. SCOTT: Football 1.2.3, Wrestling 1.2. ABRAMS. MICHAEL (MIKE): Vica 3. ADELMANN, CRAIG: Band 1. Intramurals 3, National Honor Society 2.3, Soccer 1.2,3, Wrestling 1. ALPAUCH. SCOTT: Soccer 1.2,3, Track 1,2. ALVARADO, ELENA: Spanish Club 1,2.3, Student Life 1,2.3, Speech 2.3. AMOS. BOB: Intramurals 1,2,3. AMOS. PAUL (MOOSE): Soccer 1.2,3. Skiing 1.2.3, Fire and Ice Candidate 1,2,3. Band 1. Baseball 1. ANDERSON. BRAD: National Honor Society 2.3, Golf I. ANDERSON. CHARLES (CHUCK): Football 1.2.3, Basketball 1.2, Baseball 1,2.3, Intramurals 3. ANDERSON. CHRISTINE (CHRIS): Speech 2.3, Choir 2,3, Fall Play 3, Student Life 1.2.3. One Act Play 3. ANDERSON. DEBRA (DEB): Musical 2. Student Life 2.3, Gymnastics 1, Choir 2,3. ANDERSON. JANINE (ANDEEk VICA 3. President 3, Aurean 1, Student Life. ANDERSON. JODY (JODEk DECA 3. Intramurals 2.3, MOEA 2, Ski Team 2.3. ANDERSON. KATHY (PEE WEE): Girls Volleyball 1.2.3, Girls Basketball 1,2,3. Girls Track 1, Intramurals 2. ANDERSON. MARY: MOEA 2.3. Parlemen-tarian 3. ANDERSON. NEIL (ANDY): Football 1.2,3, Intramurals 1,2.3, Orchestra 1.2,3. ANDERSON. ROBERT (FLOB): Intramurals 1.2.3, ANDERSON, SHARON (SHERRY): Intramurals 3. ANDERSON. SUSAN (SPOOKY). Girls State. Intramurals 1,2,3, Homecoming Committee 3, Sadie Hawkins Committee 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. ANDRADA. MARIETTA (TITAk Choir 1.2,3, Secretary 3, Horizons 1,2,3, President 2,3. National Honor Society 2,3, Senior Planning Committee 3, Student Government 3. ANDREASEN. JEAN (DREAS): Band 1.2,3, Vice President 3, National Honor Society 2,3, Senior Planning Comittee 3, Orchestra 22, Musical 2. ANDREASEN. MARTIN (MERTZ): VICA 3. Treasurer 3. ARAGON. ANABELL: A.FS., French Club. Spanish Club. ASCHER. CHRIS (ASH . Basketball Team 1,2. Soccer 1,2,3, Golf 1,2,3, Intramurals 3, National Honor Society 2,3. AYLWARD. HUGH: Soccer 1.2.3. Captain 3. Track 1,2,3, Intramurals 1.2,3. BAADSGAARD. LINDA. Choir 1.2.3. Cheerleading L Mat Maid 3, Pep Club 3, Horizons 3. BACH. FRED: Track 1,2.3. BALKEN. BONNIE: Choir 1.2,3, DECA. BALMER, ROBYN: VICA 3, Club Historian 3. BARNES. BRET: Band 1,2,3, National Honor Society 2,3. BARTOSH. THOMAS (BOZO): Intramurals 1. Choir 1.3, Madrigal Singers 2.3, National Honor Society 22. Musical 1,2. BECKER, ARLIN: Young Life 1. One Act Play 1. BEDNAR, NANCY: Tennis 3. BEMIS, CHERYL (BEAM): Intramurals 3. Homecoming Candidate 3, Gymnastics 1. BENESH. ANDREA: Intramurals 3. Young Life 1, Senior Planning Committee 3, Sadie Hawkins Committee 3. BENNETT. TIM (BENNY Intramurals 1,2.3. BENSON. LEA ANN: Horizons 1.2. BERG, SCOTT: MOEA 3. Treasurer 3. Student Life 1. BERRY. PAM: Choir 1. Horizons 1.2. BIELKE, JEAN (JEANNE): Musical 1,22. Madrigal Singers 3, Choir 1,2. BfLLMEIER. JULIE (BILLIE) Band 1, Choir 22. Homecoming Committee 2, Pep Club 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. BIRCH, DEBORAH (DEBBIE): Girls Choir 1, Madrigal Singers 2,3, Musical 2.3. BIRD. DONNA. Band 122. Intramurals 22. Volleyball 1,2 2 BJOSTAD. DANIEL (MOUSE): DECA 22. Gymnastics 1.2. BJORBACK. CATHY: Cross Country Skiing 1.22. Track 122. Cross Country Running 2, Swimming 3. BLACK, BARB: Cheerleading 1,2.3, Intramurals 3, Fire and Ice Committee 3. Spring Musical 2. Senior Planning Committee 3. BLAIR. CURT: Track 2, Intramurals 3. BODAHL, PATTIE (POOTTIE): Choir 1. BOOSALIS. CHRIS (BOO). Baseball 1,2.3. BORGEN. MONTE (BURNING BONNEVILLE): Band 1. BORGLUND, WENDY: Student Government 2, DECA 2.3, Historian 3, Intramurals 3. BOSER. GREG. Ski Team 1.2,3. BOURNE, DEENA: DECA 1,2,3. BRANCH, BRUCE: Ski team 1,2, Cross Country 22. Early Risers 2,3. Speech. BRANDT, PAM (WINKIE): Choir 1,2,3. Young Life 1. BRETH, PATRICE: Sadie Hawkins Committee 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. BR1ANT. TOM (TB): Debate 1,2.3. National Honor Society 2,3, Speech 1. BRISTOL, ELIZABETH (LIZANNE): Spotlitc 2.3, Student Senate 3, Aurean 3, French Club 122. Senior Planning Committee 3. BROOKS. JANE: VICA 3. Horizons 1. BROWN, PEGGY: Choir 1.2.3. Student Life 12. Pep Club 1. BRAUNWORTH. MICHELLE: VICA. French Club. BRUDER. JENNIFER: Band 1. BRUNNER. WILLIAM (BILL): DECA 1.2,3, Historian 3, Spotlitc 12. Lighting Crew 1. BRUSS. CERI: Tennis 1.2,3, Girls Basketball 2, intramurals 1. BURGSTAHLER. JANIS (JAN . Gymnastics 1,2, Intramurals 22. Senior Planning Committee 3, Spring Prom Committee 3. BUTLER, JULIE: Girls Basketball 1,2. BUTLER, KATHLEEN: Band 1.2.3 BURR. JIM (RAYMOND). Soccer 1,2.3. Intramurals 1. BUSCH, RICK: Choir 22. Madrigal Singers 3, Musical 22. Student Life 2.3, District and State Vocal Contest 2,3. BUTLER. JULI J. (BUTS): Fall Play 2. Pep Club President 2. Cheerleading 3. Intramurals 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. BYMARK. PAM: MOEA 3. CALVIN. THERESA (TERRI): Choir 1.2.3, Intramurals 3, Gymnastics 1, Skiing 2,3. CAMPBELL. KAREN (SOUPY): Cheerleading 122. National Honor Society 22. Intramurals 1.2.3, Homecoming Committee 3. CARLBERG, LINDA (CONBUG): Aurean 22. Choir 1,2. Intramurals 3, Sadie Hawkins 2, Senior Planning 2. CARLSON. JIM: Football 1,2, Young Life. Homecoming Committee 3. CARLSON. MIKE: Soccer 1. CARSON. DIANA: Skiing 1.2, French Club 1.2.3, CASE. SHERRY: Basketball 1,2.3, Captain 3, Track 1,2,3, Captain 3, Cross Country Running 3, Captain 3, Volleyball 1,2, National Honor Society 2,3. CECIL. THOMAS (TOM). DECA 3. CHAREST. CINDIE (GREENIE): Intramurals 218 Senior Activities 1. Young Life 1.2.3, Fall Play 3, Speech 3. Swimming 3. CHICK. DIANE: Band 1, Track 1. Basketball 2, - Volleyball 1,2,3. CHRISTIANSON. MARY: French Club 2.3. Senior Planning Committee 3. CHOINARD. JULIE: MOEA. CHURCH. RON: IntramuraU 1.2,3, Soccer 1.2.3. CLARK. CHERYL (KINK) MOEA 3. CLARK. DAVID (MEADOW): Soccer 1,2.3. Basketball 1,2, National Honor Society 2,3, Intramurals 3, Coif 1. COENEN. CATHERINE (KATIE): National Honor Society 2.3. Volleyball 1.2,3. Track 1, Gymnastics 1.2,3, Student Life 1.2.3. CONRAD. DAN (D-CON) Choir 2,3. Musical 2. Gymnastics 1,2,3, Captain 3, Spanish Club 1. CONRAD. DAVID (DAVE): Aurean 3 Sports Editor 3, Student Government Vice President 3. Spring Musical 1,2. Gymnastics 2. National Honor Society 3, Fire and Ice Candidate 3. COPELAND. JEFF (COPE Football 1. Hockey 2, Intramurals 1,2.3. Debate 1,2,3, Track 2. CORNELIUS. GAIL (CORNEY. DOTTIE). Homecoming Committee 3. Sadie Hawkins Committee 3, Senior Planning Committee 3, IntramuraU 1,2,3. COUGHLIN. TIM: Wrestling 1.2.3. COULTER. JULIE (COULTS) Homecoming Committee 3, Sadie Hawkins Committee 3. COX. GREG: Band 1.2.3, Ski Jumping 1, Gymnastics 2, Track 3, Student Life 3. CREICHTON, MARGIE (MUDCE MOTCH) Senior Planning Committee 3, Sadie Hawkins Committee 3. Track 1.2, Tennis 2.3. Cross Country Skiing 3. CRICHTON, CATHY: Cheerleading 2. Captain 3, Homecoming Candidate 3. Sadie Hawkins Committee 3. Intramurals 3. CRITTENDEN. THOMAS (CRITTER): Swimming 3. CROMER. GARY: Intramurals 1.2. National Honor Society 2.3, Track 1.2.3. German Club 2.3. CROOK. ROBERT (CROOKER): Fire and Ice Candidate 1,2.3, Intramurals 2,3. Student Government 1.2. Football 1,2.3, Captain 2,3, Track 1.2.3. Captain 3. CROCKIN.TOM: Intramurals 1.2.3, Golf 1.2,3. CROSS. JOAN (BOO BOO BEAR): French Club 1.2,3, Horizons 2.3. CULHANE. JIM (DIP STICK): Intramurals 1,2. National Honor Society 2,3. CULPEPPER. JAMES (CULLIE) Track U3, Football 1,2.3, Intramurals 2,3. CURTIS, JIM: Wrestling 1. Track 2. Band 1, Intramurals 2. DAHLK. RANDY (VOLARE) Soccer 1.2,3. IntramuraU 1.2. DALAGER. REBECCA (BECKY): IntramuraU 3. DALE. PAUL: Baseball 1, National Honor Society 23, Football 1.2,3. Captain 3. Track 2.3. Captain 3, Basketball 1. DANIEL, DONALD (DAZ): IntramuraU 1.2,3. Hockey 2. Football 3. Band 1. DAVIS. RONALD (RONNIE): Student Government 1,2,3. Parlamentarain 3, Speech 2. Musical 1,2, Cross Country Running 3, Fall Play 3. DECER. JIM (DEGS) Football I. DEBNER. JEFF (BOZO) VICA 3. IntramuraU. DERBY. JEFFREY (JEFF): IntramuraU 1,3. French Club 123, National Honor Society 2.3, President 3, High School Bowl 2.3. Captain 3. DERBY JOEL: IntramuraU 1,2.3. DEWEES. KATHY: IntramuraU. DIETZLER. DEBBIE: Gymnastics 1. Band I. DIMOND, BRAD: IntramuraU 1.3. DIRCZ. RICK (CREEKO) VICA 3. DITTER. PATRICIA (DIT): Flagtwirlers 1,2.3. Treasurer 2. Captain 3, National Honor Society 2,3. Senior Planning Committee 3. Band 1,2,3, IntramuraU 2,3. DIXON, TOM (DIX) Early Risers 3, Cross Country Running 1,2.3. Cross Country Skiing 2, German Club. DONOVAN. TERRY: Soccer 1. IntramuraU 2. DUFFERT. KELLIE: IntramuraU 2.3 DUNBAR. MARILYNN: French Club 2.3. Homecoming Committee 3. Senior Planning Committee 3. Band 1,2. DYE. ALLEN: Choir 2. IntramuraU 2. EARL. LARRY: DECA EDLEFSEN, BRAD (EDS) IntramuraU 2.3, Baseball 1,2,3. Basketball 1,2,3. EKECREN. JEANNE (STINKY) Band 1.2.3. In-tramurals 2,3, Volleyball 1,3, National Honor Society 2,3. ELLIOTT. CHARLOTTE (CHAR): Track 1.2,3, Gymnastics 1,2. DECA 3. ELMS. MIKE (CRUISIN COUGAR) Band 1.2.3. Tennis 1. EMOND. DENISE: DECA 1,2.3. Secretary 2. President 3. EVANS. LINDA Fire and Ice Committee 3, Spanish Club 3. Senior Planning Committee 3. FARMER, ANNE: Spanish Clut U3. Orchestra 1.2. Student Life 1,2. FARMER. KEVIN: National Honor Society 2.3. FARRELL. MICHELLE Horizons 1.2.3. Aurean 3. National Honor Society 2.3, Pep Club 2. Treasurer 2, Senior Planning Committee 3. FEMRITE. JANE (JANEY) Nat.onal Honor Society 2.3. IntramuraU 1.3, Senior Planning Committee 3, Homecoming Committee 3. Fire and Ice Committee 3. FIEL. JOHN (BUCKY) Track 1. FJELDSTAD. CYNTHIA (CINDY): Stage Crew 2. Homecoming Committee 2, Horizons 3. Sadie Hawkins Committee 3. Senior Planning Committee 3. FLANDERS. KELLEY (AL) Aurean 3, Choir 2. FLEITMAN, SANDY (FLEET) Gymnastics 1 3. FLOM. JEFFREY (JEFF): VICA 3. Choir 1.2. Musical 2. IntramuraU 1. FOELLER. MATT (ERNIE) Aurean 1. Intramurals 1.2,3. French Club 1.3. Madrigal Singers 3. FORESTER. BETSY: Choir 1.2.3. Horizons 1. Young Life 1. FOSTER. ROCHELLE (SHELLEY): German Club 1,2, Pep Club 2,3. Vice President 3, Mat Maids 3. President 3. FRANK. LORI (FRANKY) Gymnastics 1. FREDLUND. JACKI (FRED) Choir 1.2.3. DECA Chapter Reporter FROBER. DAVID (FROBES) Hockey 2.3. FROSIG. DIANE (FROSIE) Band 1,2.3. Girls Basketball 2,3. FYSTROM. JILL: Choir 1.2, Tapaires 3. GALLAGHER. KEVIN Musical 1. Orchestra 1.2.3. Swimming 3 GERDES. GREG Wrestling 1,2.3 GIBBONS. JIM Basketbair 1.2. VICA 3 GIESZLER. BRENDA IntramuraU 2.3, Volleyball 1.2,3. Fall Play Usher 3. GOEBEL. DAVE (GOEBS) Band 1.2.3. Baseball 1. GOEBEL. NANCY: National Honor Society 2.3. Homecoming Committee 2. Pep Club 2. GORMAN. LAURIE: Fall Play 2.3. Choir 2.3, Speech 2,3. Student Government 3. Senior Planning Committee 3. GRANT. TOM (MUDCATT) Hockey 2.3. IntramuraU 2,3. GREGORY, CHRISTINA (CHRIS) Band 1.2.3 GRINACER. GREGORY (STUD) Baseball 1. Basketball 1,2. IntramuraU 2.3, GRINDE, SHERI: Student Government 1, IntramuraU 1. MOEA 3. Girl Basketball 1.2. Bat Cirl 2.3. CRISE, ROBERT (BOB) Band 1. IntramuraU 2.3. Track 123. GRUNOW. VERONICA: MOEA 3 GUZZI, BEN: IntramuraU 1.3. HABECK. JAMES (JIM) IntramuraU 1.2.3, Spanish Club 3. HAGEN, JANA IntramuraU 1.2.3, Musical 2, Sadie Hawkins Committee 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. German Club 1.2. HAGERT, LINDA: Flagtwirlers 1,2,3. Captain 2.3. National Honor Society 2.3, Fire and Ice Committee 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. IntramuraU 2.3. HAGERT. STEVE Soccer 1.2. Band 1. Golf 1 HALBUR. CARLA: Aurean 2.3. Co-Editor in Chief 3, National Honor Society 2,3, Gymnastic 1,2. French Club 2.3, Pep Club 2. HALVERSON. SUZ1E: Musical Stage Crew 2. Student Life 2,3. Fall Play 2. HAMMER. ELIZABETH (LIZy. Aurean 2,3, Co-Editor in Chief 3, Band I. Horizons 1. National Honor Society 2,3, Student Life 1,2,3. Senior Activities 219 HANSEN, MELINDA (MINDY) Aurean 144, Photo Editor 24, Spotlite 24. Editor in Chief 3, National Honor Society 2,3, Sound Crew 2,3, Student Senate Secretary 3. HANSON. ANITA (ANNDEE) Student Life 1.2.3, VICA 3, Spanish Club 14-HANSON, JOHN E.: Tennis 1,2. HANSON, RON: Basketball 1.2. Track 2.3. HARAWAY, LAURA: Cheerleading 1,2.3. Captain 3. DECA 3, Young Life 1. HARDEN. JEFF: Wrestling 1,2, Intramurals 2,3. HARRINGTON. KRIS: Senior Planning Committee 3, Intramurals 2.3, Sadie Hawkins Committee 3, Homecoming Committee 3, Fire and Ice Committee 3. HARTMAN, DOUG: Intramurals 2,3. MOEA 1.2.3, Band 1,2. HAUGEN, PAUL: Band 1,2. National Honor Society 2.3, Football 1,2. Basketball 1,23, Captain 3. HAUPT, JAY (JUMPS): Soccer 1.2,3, Skiing 144. Golf 1,2. HELGESEN. LISA (BOOM BOOM): Musical 1.2.3, Fall Play 2,3, Spotlite 1,24 Feature Editor 2.3, Madrigal Singers 2,3, Speech 1,2,3. HELGESON, SUSAN (SUE). Senior Planning Committee 3, Homecoming Committee 3. HELMBERGER. JULIE (JULES): National Honor Society 2,3, Girls Basketball 1,2. HERMSTAD. REED (HERMAN) Skiing 1,2.3. Band 1, Golf IX HERRBOLDT. MURRAY (SHNERB): Intramurals 1,2.3. National Honor Society 2,3, Football 1.2,3, Track 2,3, Boys State 2. HERZOG, MARY (ZOG) Fire and Ice Committee 3. Sadie Hawkins Committee 3, Senior Planning Committee 3, Tapaires 1. Homecoming Committee 3. HINES. PAUL: DECA 3. HOLMES. JOE: National Honor Society 2.3. HOLT. BRYAN: Soccer 1,2.3, Skiing 1.2,3, Tack 1.2.3, National Honor Society 2,3. HOOPS. JOE: Football 1. HOWE, DIANE (PEE WEE): Choir 1. Horizons 1,2, Pep Club 1, Track 1. HOYNE, TOM: Intramurals 1,2,3. HREAHA, BRAD (KARAT): Intramurals 2, Wrestling 1,2,3, Gymnastics 3, Student Government 1,2. HUBER, LONNI: Speech 3, Track 1. HUEBNER. AM1E (HUEBY . Intramurals 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. HUGHES. PEGGY (MARGE): Skiing 1,2,3, Intramurals 2, Senior Planning Committee 3. HYSLOP, BRUCE: Intramurals 1,2,3. IVERSON. RONALD: Fall Play 2. Madrigal Singers 1,2,3, Musical 1,2, National Honor Society 2,3, Speech 2,3. JACOBSEN. STEEN (JAKE): Intramurals 2. Wrestling 1. Band 1,2,3. JACOW. SALLIE: MOEA 2.3. JAHNKE. DIANE (HONKEY) Younc Life 2, Spring Prom Committee 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. JANZ, HUGH: Intramurals 2. JENNINGS. LYNN: Music 1.2, Cross Country Skiing 1,2,3, Captain 3, Student Government 1.2.3, Trench Club 1,2,3, Homecoming Committee 3. JENSEN. MARTY: Football 1. JENT1NK, DALE: Band 1.2,3,Skiing 1. Baseball 1. JERNBER. BETTY: Horizons 1. JOHNSON, BRAD: Soccer 1,2,3, Ski Jumping 1.2.3, Baseball Manager 1,2,3. JOHNSON, GREGORY: VICA 3. JOHNSON, KAREN (Kl) Intramurals 3. Senior Planning Committee 3, Choir 1,2. JOHNSON. KENT: Football 1. Baseball 1,2,3, Hockey 2. JOHNSON. LANETTE: Intramurals 1,3, French Club 2, Tapaires 1,2,3, Secretary 3. JOHNSON, LORI: DECA 3. Madrigal Singers 2, Senior Planning Committee 3, Spring Prom Committee 3, Choir 1. JOHNSON. MARK: Hockey 1. JOHNSON. ROBERTA (BERTA). National Honor Society 2,3, Band 1,2,3, Orchestra 2,3, Volleyball 1,2,3, German Club 1,2, President 2. JOHNSON, SUSAN (SUE) Band 1. Junior Achievement 1, Student Life, 1,2, Spanish Club 1,2.3. JONES. THOMAS (TOM) Intramurals 1. JONNES. LISA: DECA 3. Choir 2 KANGAS, KIM (TROOD) Choir 1, Fall Play Stage Crew 3, Musical Committee 2,3, Pep Club 3. KAUFFMAN, CHRIS: Intramurals 1,2.3. KENEALEY. MIKE: Intramurals 2.3. KIEKOW, DEANE (D!) MOEA 2,3. KINLEY, CAROL: Band 1. German Club 1.2.3. Horizons 3. KIRCHGASLER, WAYNE: Baseball 1, Cross Country Running 2,3. KITTER1DGE, MAR1BETH (MARI) Horizons 2 KLEIN, KELLY: Soccer IX Cross Country 3. Skiing 1,2,3, Track 1,2,3. KLESCHLOD. DOUG: Tennis 1,24, Intramurals 24 KLINE, LISA: Band 1,2.3, Spotlite 1,2. Editor in Chief 2, Student Government Treasurer 3, National Honor Society 1,2, Aurean Copy Editor 3 KNOPH, DIANE: Choir 14, Spanish Club 1,2.3. KNUTSON. LARRY: Intramurals 1. Soccer 1.2, Track 2,3, Lighting Crew. KOCH. MIKE (KOTCH) Golf 1,24, Intramurals, German Club 1,2.3-KOLSTAD. JANET (ROSIE). Choir 1,2,3, Intramurals 3. KOMPELIEN. RONALD (RON) Band 3. Track KOTTOM, PETE (GR1NCH) Basketball 1,2.3. Intramurals 1,2,3. KRE1DLER, JULIE: Intramurals 2,3, Homecoming, Sadie Hawkins, Senior Planning and Fire and Ice Committees 3. KRUGER. RICHARD (RICH) Intramurals 144, National Honor Society 2, Baseball 1, Wrestling 14- KRUSSOW. PATRICIA (PATTY): Musical 144. Orchestra 144, Senior Planning Committee 3, Intramurals 3, Spotlitc 3. KUHL, CRAIG: Football 144, Basketball 14. Intramurals. KUNTZ. STEVEN (ELVIS P.) Track 14. Chess Club 3. KURTH, CAROL: Cheerleading 1, Intramurals 24, National Honor Society 2,3, Volleyball 2, Homecoming candidate 3. KUZNIAR, MARY (KUZ) Basketball 144, Volleyball 144, Track 1. LAFRANCE, STEVE (FRENCHY): Soccer 1. Intramurals 2, VICA 3. LAIS, MARY: Speech 1, Girls State 2. Language Club 24. Tennis 3. LANG. JEFF: DECA 3. Football 1. Language Club 1,24. LARSON, AMY: DECA 14 Treasurer 2. Young Life 1. LARSON, DEBRA (DEB) Band 1.2,3. Senior Planning Committee 3, Volleyball 1. LARSON. SCOTT (SCOOTER) Football 14. Basketball 1, Baseball 14, Intramurals 24-LARSON. TODD (LARS) Soccer 1,24, Skiing 1,24, Baseball 1, Track 2. LARSON, TOM: Intramurals 2,3. LAVELLE, COLLEEN: Choir 1,2.3, Pep Club 1. LEE, MIKE: Key Club. Hockey 2. National Honor Society 2,3, Young Life, Intramurals. LEFFELARR, GARY RICHARDSON: VICA 3. LEMIEUX. MARK (FRENCHY) Band 1. LEPEL, KEVIN: Band 14. Boys Skiing 1.2, Intramurals. LEROM, KARI: Choir 1,24, Horizons 1. LESNEY, TERRY (T.T.) Volleyball 1,2,3, Basketball 24, Track 1,2. L1DBOM, DEBI: Choir 1.2. Horizons 1,2,3 Co-President, Pep Club 2.3, Senior Planning Committee 3, Homecoming Committee 1,2. LIVINCSTOM, JON (DECA MAN) Band 1. DECA 1,2,3. LONG. CHERYL: Choir 1. 220 Senior Activities LOUIS. PETER (LOUIE): Football 1,2.3, Wrestling 1,2.3, Intramurals, Softball 1,2. LUND, CAROL: Flagtwirling 1,2.3, Secretary 2.3, Band 1,2,3, National Honor Society 2,3, Vice President 3, Student Council 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. LUNDBERC, DAVID: Wrestling 1.2,3. LUNDBERG. JAY: Soccer 1. LUNDBERG, JULIE: Spotlite 2,3, Cross Country Skiing 2. Musical Stage Crew 1 2, German Club 1.2.3. LYONS, JOHN: Band 1. MAAS. JEFF (BRUISER): Baseball 1,2.3. Intramural Basketball 1,2,3. Intramural Football 2,3. MADDEN. MIKE (MOUNTAIN MAN): Baseball 1,2.3, Football 1,2, Intramurals 3. MADSEN. PAMELA: Choir 1,2,3, Flagtwirlers 2, Senior Planning Committee 3, French Club 1.2.3, Young Life 1,2,3. MALAND. MARK: Cross Country 1,2.3, Tennis 1,2,3. MALECK, KATHY (MAL): Spotlite. Aurean, Speech 2.3, Fire and Ice Committee 3. Senior Planning Committee 3. MARTINSON. GAIL: Language Club 1,2,3, Speech 3, Student Life 2,3, MATTERN, NANCY: Fire and Ice Committee 3, Intramurals 2.3, Senior Planning Committee 3, Sadie Hawkins Committee 3. MITTILA. RICHARD: Band 1.2. MATUSCHEK. DENISE (DENI): DECA 2,3. MAYER. WALT: Football 3. MCCARTHY, COLLEEN: Aurean 3, Assistant Editor 3, National Honor Society 2.3, Choir 1.2.3, Pep Club 2, Spotlite 2. MCCARVILL, ANN: Senior Planning Committee 3. MCINTYRE. COLLEEN (MAC Slalom Team 2.3, Sadie Hawkins Committee 3, Horizons 2, Cheerleading 1,2, National Honor Society 2,3. MCKINNEY. CRAIG: Student Government 2.3, VICA 3, Basketball 2, Tennis 3, Speech 3. MCNAMEE. PAUL (SUCARBUNS Intramurals 1.2. MEYER. BRAD: Skiing 1.2,3, Track 2,3. MEYER. GREG: Band 1.2. MEYER, NANCY: Flagtwirler 1,2.3, Secretary 3, Senior Planning Committee 3, Homecoming Committee 2,3, Coronation Chairman 3, National Honor Society 2,3, Band 1,2. MILLER. STEVE: Musical 1, Orchestra 1,2,3, Student Life 3. MISHLER, JERI: Student Life 1,2,3, VICA 3. MITTELSTEADT, JOHN (STEAD): Baseball 1.2.3. Madrigal Singers 2.3, National Honor Society 2,3, Basketball 1,2,3, Football 1.2.3. MIZE. KIMBERLY (KIM): MOEA 3. MOBERC. RANDY (MOBERG DECA 1. Skiing 1. MOE. BRAD: Debate 1,24. MOHR. STEVE (MAGGOT): Choir 1.2.3. Musical Stage Crew 1, Musical 2. MOHS, MARJORIE (MARGIE): Choir 1.2,3. Pep Club 3, Sadie Hawkins Committee 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. MOORE, BRAD (SUN-YAT Football 14. Skiing 1,2, Intramurals. MOORE, JOHN: Intramurals 1.2, MOORE. LESLIE (BUBBLE EYES): MOEA 2.3, Gymnastics 1,2,3. MORITZ, MICHELLE (SUNSHINE): Homecoming Committee 1,2,3. National Honor Society 2,3, Speech 1,2, Band 1,2, Young Life 1. MORK, DAVID: Band 1,2,3, President 3. National Honor Society 2,3, Cross Country Running 1,2,3, Cross Country Skiing 1,2,3, Tennis 1.2.3. MORTON. JULIE (MORT): Fire and Ice Committee 3, Intramurals 2.3, Homecoming Committee 3. Senior Planning Committee 3, Spring Prom Committee 3. MOTZ, SHERI: Choir 1,2,3, Flagtwirlers 1,2,3. Homecoming Candidate 3, Musical 2, National Honor Society 2.3. MULLVAIN. BOB (MULLIE): Intramurals 1.2.3. Football 1,2.3. Hockey 1,2.3. MURAOKA. DON: Baseball 1.2, Football 1. MURRAY, DEBBIE (MUR): Choir 1,2,3, Student Life 1,2.3, Volleyball 1,2,3, German Club 1, Pep Club 1,3. MYERS, ALISON: DECA 3. MOEA 3. MYRVOLD. LYNETTE (LYN). Choir 1,2, Horizons 2,3, Spotlite 1, Senior Planning Committee 3, Silks 3. NASLUND, CHERYL: Horizons 2. Madrigals 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. Fire and Ice 3. NELSON, BRAD: Baseball 1.2,3. Football 1. NEUVILLE, MIKE (NAVALINT Intramurals 3, Wrestling 2, NEWBURY. MARK (NEWBS): Band 1,2.3. Intramurals 1,2,3, Ski Jumping 2, Tennis 1.2, District and State Band Contest 1,2,3. NELSON. VICKY: Band U. Flagtwirler 2.3. NIELSEN, JOHN: Intramurals 3. NIELSEN, STEVE: Hockey 1,2,3, Football 1,3. NIESEN. DOUG (NIES): football 1.2.3, Hockey 1.2, Track 1,2. Intramurals 1,2.3. NORDSTROM. GAIL (PETUNIA): Fall Play 14, NHS 2,3. Treasurer 3, Homecoming Committee 24, Chairperson 3, French Club 2,3, School Government 1,3. NORMAN, JULIE (NORMY): Cheerleading 14.3. Fire and Ice Committee 3, Intramurals 2,3, Sadie Hawkins Committee 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. NORTHFELT, LYNN: Swim Team 3, Young Life 1,2,3, Senior Planning Committee 3, Choir 144, Intramurals 2. NYBERG, PAUL: Band 1.2, Intramurals 1,2. NYSTUL. DEBRA: Horizons 2,3, Pep Club 3, Homecoming Committee 3. OBERG, JOE: Intramurals Hockey 1,2, Intramural Football 3. O'HARA. KIM: Choir 2. OHNESORGE, THOMAS (SNAKE): Debate 144, Musical 2, Spotlite 3, Madrigals 3, Choir 24. OLINGER. MARY (TOOTS): Tennis 1.2.3. Basketball 1,24, Track 1.24. Aurean 24. OLSON, TED (OLS): Intramurals 2.3. OLSON, KAREN: Band 1, Spanish Club 2.3, Tennis 2. OLSON. NANCY OLY . Homecoming Committee 3, Intramural Soccer 3, Sadie Hawkins Committee 3, Senior Planning Committee 3, OLSON, PAUL: Football 1, Baseball 1. OLSON. VICKI: Madrigal Singers 2,3. Musical 24. Homecoming Committee 2,3, French Club 24. National Honor Society 2,3. OREDSON, JOHN: Soccer 1. Choir 1,2. PANNING. MARK: Intramurals 1. Cross Country Running 3. PARRISH, JOHN (TED): Baseball 1.2.3. Intramurals 1,24. PARROTT. TERESA (POLLY): Band 1.2.3. Pep Club 2. Spanish Club 1,2.3. PASZKIEWICZ. NANCY (PASKY National Honor Society 24- PATRICK, JESSE: Aurean 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. Volleyball 1. PATZNER. DARCY: Fire and Ice Committee 3. Intramurals 144. Pep Club 3, National Honor Society 2.3. Gymnastics 1,2.3. PAULSON. BRUCE (STONE Choir 1.24. Intramurals 3, Track 1, Student Life 1, Football 1. PAYETTE, ROBERT: Band 1. PEARSON, BARBARA (BARBIE Choir 1.24-PEARSON, DIANA (DINA Young Life 1. Flag Twirlers 14. Track 3, Intramurals 2.3, Senior Planning Committee 2. PEDERSEN. HENRIK AFS 1. Soccer 3. PERLICH. LESLIE (PERK Cheerleading 1.2. Intramurals 144. Homecoming Committee 3, Senior Planning Committee 3, Girls Slalom Ski Team 24- PERRY. KENNETH: DECA. PETERSON. BRAD (PEE WEE ' PEON Soccer 1.24. Baseball 144, Intramurals 144, Fire and Ice Candidate 2.3. PETERSON. DAVE (CREEBS): Intramurals 1,24. Football 144. Track 2, Early Risers Club 3. PETERSON. GREG: Orchestra 1.2,3, Intramurals 2, Wrestling 1.2,3. PETERSON. CRETCHEN (TWITCH F.re and Ice Committee 3. Tapaires 2,3, Vice President 3, Young Life 1, Musical 1, Intramurals 3. PETERSEN, KENNETH: Football 1. Intramural Football 3, Intramural Hockey 1,2. Tennis 1,2,3. PETERSON. VICKI: Senior Class Vice President 3. Intramural Sports 2.3, Sadie Hawkins Committee 3, Fire ana Ice Committee 3. Senior Planning Committee 3. PETERSEN, TODD (TC Intramurals 2,3, Football 1, Basketball 1,2,3,3, Student Governmnt 3. PETERSON. DAN (PEDE Choir 1, Intramurals 1. 4 Senior Activities 221 PETERSON. NANCY (NICK!): French Club 1.2. DECA. PFEIFER. PATTY (FIFE): Fire and Ice Committee 3. Intramural Soccer. Homecoming Committee, Sadie Hawkins Committee, Senior Planning Committee. PILCER. DENISE: Cheerleading IntramuraU 1.2.3, Sadie Hawkins Committee, Senior Planning Committee 3, Fire and Ice Committee. POLLARD. ELIZABETH (LIZ): Madrigal Singers 1,2, Musical 1.2. Horizons 1. Intramurals 2. POPE. TIMOTHY: Baseball 1.2,3, Football 1. PORTER. GLENN: Intramural Football 3. Tennis 1,2,3, Intramural Basketball 3. Chess Club. POST. SHIRLEY: Choir 1. PRESTON. DALE (TUNA) Madrigals 3. Fite Ice 1,3, Class Officer 1,2. Gymnastics 1,2,3, Choir 1,2,3. PRIMUS. CAROL (ANN): Choir. Spotlite, Young Life, Fall Play. Student Life. PROK. MARK (COOPER): Intramurals 1,2.3. PRUST, CINDY: Fire and Ice Committee 3, Horizons 3. Mat Maids 3, Pep Club 2,3, President 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. QUICK, BARBARA (BARB): Senior Planning Committee 3, Gymnastics 1,2, Manager 2, Planning Committee 3, Young Life 1,2. RICHARDSON. DIANA (DING-A-LINC): Aurean 3, Vo-Tech 2. R1DDERSEN, MARK (GUS): Intramurals. Young Life. RITTINGER. JACK: DECA 3. ROBILLARD. WILLIAM (ROBY). Soccer 1,2,3. Curling 2,3, Baseball 2,3. ROEHLKL, WENDY (WENDEMMA): Horizons 2.3. Chapter President 2, Vice President 3. Musical 1,2, Orchestra 1,2,3, Silks 3, Spotlite 3. News editor 3. ROGERS, CHARLES (BUCK): Gymnastics 2,3, DECA 3. ROGERS. PATRICK (PAT): Football 1. RONNEBERG, DAVE (ROCKET) Football 1.2.3, Hockey 1.2.3, Baseball 1, Track 2. ROONEY. MARY (PATTY): Intramurals 1.2,3, Homecoming Candidate 3, Senior Planning Committee 3, Gymnastics 1,2,3, Young Life 1.2.3, ROSTAMO, CHERYL: Flagtwirlers 1.2.3. ROWE. KURT (ROWEY). Football 2. Young Life. Intramurals. RUDE. PETER (DUDE): Soccer 1,2,3, Hockey 2.3, Track 1. Intramurals 2.3. Spring Prom Committee 3, Fire and Ice Committee 3. QUICK. JAMES (JIM): VICA 3 QUIRING. SCOTT (Q BALL. WARHEAD): Gymnastics 1. §UIST. JODI: Homecoming Committee 1, Pep lub 2. Senior Planning Committee 3. Sadie Hawkins Planning Committee 3. RAU. DAVID: Football 1. Baseball 1.2. Intramural Football 2,3. RAUSCH. PAULA (FLOVIAk Student Senate 1, Musical Committee 2, Sadie Hawkins Committee 3. Senior Planning Committee 3. Tennis 2. REED. CURTIS: DECA 2. Young Life 1. REGAN. MICKEY: Horizons 1. Chapter Leader. DECA 2. VICA 3. REMINGTON. MARY: Cheerleading 1. Choir 1,2,3, Homecoming Candidate 3. Musical 2. Tennis 2. RENSTROM. RADFORD: Band 1,2.3. RICE, LUCIA (LUCY): French Club 2.3. Flag Twirler 2, Sadie Hawkins Committee 3. Senior RUSSELL. RON (RUSS Intramurals 2. SALTVOLD. MARTHA: Speech 2. French Club 1A3- SAMUELSON. PATTY: Cheerleading 1,2.3, Captain 3. Intramurals 2. Sadie Hawkins Committee 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. SANDER. RICK: Intramurals. Golf IX SANDQUIST, JEFF (QUIST . Hockey 2.3. SATTERSTROM. MARK: Chess Team 1,2.3. Captain 3, Orchestra 1,2,3, Cross Country 1,2,3. Baseball 1. Intramurals. 3. SAUNDERS. CHERYL: Tapaires 3. Orchestra 2, Musical 2, Intramurals 3. Young Life 1. SAUTBINE. WILLIAM (WILLY . Football 3. Track 2. Intramurals 2. SAWITZKE, STEVE (SAWIT . DECA 2.3, Track 1.2.3, Skiing 1.2,3. Boys State 2,3. SCARLETT. MELISSA (MISSY) Band 1.2.3. Musical Stage Crew 1, Aurean 3. Language Club 1,2.3, Silks 3, Captain 3. SCHACHTSCHNEIDER. GARY (SHARKY Intramurals Football 1, Intramural softball 2.3, Chess Club 3. SCHAFFER. MARK (NOSE): Fall Play 2.3. Musical 2.3, Speech 1, Spotlite 3, Musical Stage Crew 1. SCHAUER. AUGUST (AUG!EL Boys State 2, Madrigal Singers 2,3, Musical 2,3, National Honor Society 2,3, Language Club 1,2.3. German President 3. SCHIRLE. SUE: German Club 1. Horizons 2, Pep Club 3. SCHLEGEL, BILL: Intramurals 1,2,3. Young Life 1,2.3. SCHMIDT. CARY: Soccer 1. Baseball 1. SCHOENECK, JONI: DECA 3, Intramurals 3. SCHOEWE, BOB: Tennis 1,2,3, Captain 3, Intramural Basketball 1,2. SCHNEIDER. REID: Choir 1.2,3. Soccer U. Skiing 1. SEACREN, BRAD: Golf U3. Intramurals 1,2,3. DECA 2.3, Early Risers Club 1,2,3. SCHROEDER. JANET (SCHROEDk DECA. SELBY. ROBYN (BIRD): Gymnastics 2.3. Boys and Girls State 2, Senior Planning Committee 3. National Honor Society 2,3. SELLENTINE, LINDA: Language Club 1,2.3, Student Life 1,2,3. SEYER, KAREN: Horizons 2. SHEA. DAN (RAY): Band 1, Intramurals 2,3, Football 1. Hockey 2. SHULTZ, MARY: Language Club 2.3, Senior Planning Committee 3, Aurean 3. SEEKER. ROCHELLE (ROXIE): DECA 3. SIMS. NANCY (BIONIC): Gymnastics 1.2.3, Intramurals 1,2,3. Homecoming Committee 3, Senior Planning Committee 3, Spring Prom Committee 3. SMIEJA. JEAN: Speech 1. Basketball 2. Track 3. SMITH. AL: Fall Play 2. Musical 2. Speech 2. Spotlite 2.3, Soccer 2,3. SMITH, LARAE (LALAh Band 1. Choir 1.2, Madrigal Singers 3. National Honor Society 2.3. Student Life 1.2. SMOC.ARD. DIANE: Ski Team U. French Club 1,2,3. Homecoming Committee 3. Sadie Hawkins Committee 3, Fire and Ice Committee 3. SORENSEN. CHERYL: Band 1.2. Tennis 1.2. Intramurals 2. SPENCER. CRAIG (SPENCE): Intramurals 3. Baseball 12, Basketball 1,2,3. SPENCER. TAMMY: Intramurals 2.3, Young Life 1. STARK, BETSY: National Honor Society 2,3, Tennis 1,2.3, Basketball 2, Choir 2.3. STENGRG, BRIAN: Band 1.2. STILES, CAROL: Choir 1.2,3. Student Life 1.2,3, Horizons 1, Spanish Club 3, Homecoming Committee 3. ST1XRUD, BILL (STIXV. Fire and Ice Canidate 1.2, Intramural Football 2, Spotlite 1.2. Student Government 1.2, Homecoming Committee 3. ST.MARTIN. KRIS: Soccer. 1.2. Tennis 2.3. Intramurals. STORCH. ELIZABETH (LIZV Band 1.2.3, Horizons 3, National Honor Society 2,3, One Act Play 1.2, Student Government 2. STROMAN, KAREN: Band 1, Senior Planning Committee 3, Fall Play Stage Crew 3, Spring Prom Committee 3. STROMBACK. JEFF: Hockey 2.3, Baseball 12X Fire and Ice Candidate 3. STRONG, JIM (YIMMY): Basketball 1. Intramural Basketball 1,2, Choir 2,3. Student Life 2,3. ST.SAUVER. SUZANNE (SUZEE): MOEA 3. President 3. Choir 2. SUNDER. JOHN (RAZZ): Student Government 1.2, National Honor Society 2,3. Tennis 1. Intramurals 1,3. SVAC, ALAN (ALk Intramural Football 1. SWANSON. CAROL (LINER): VICA 3. SWANSON. CLORIE: Intramural Soccer 3. Horizons 2, Gymnastics 1.2, German Club 1. SWENSON. DAVID: Baseball 2.3. Hockey 2,3. Fire and Ice Canidate 3. 222 Senior Activities SWENSON. TODD: Intramurals 1.2,3. Baseball 1,2. SYVERSON, TAMMY (TAM) French Club 1.2.3, Spring Prom Committee 3. Senior Planning Committee 3. TARACOS. NANCY (WONDER WOMAN). Intramural Sports 3. TAYLOR. ANN (TAY) Student Life 1.2.3, Leadership 2,3, Spotlite 3, Language Club 3, Pep Club 3. TAYLOR. ROXANNE: Musical Committee-Costumes 2,3, Homecoming Committee 3, French Club 2.3. Band 1. THEIS, MARCIE: German Club 1.2,3. THIEL. JEFF (T.I. SWANN): Baseball 1. Soccer 1.2.3, Intramurals 1,2.3. THOMPSON. LYNN: Pep Club 2, Senior Planning Committee 3. THOMSON. LIZ (LIZZARD): DECA 2.3, Young Life 1, Intramurals 1,2,3 THORSLAND, SUE: Cheerleading 2.3. Intramurals 2,3, Homecoming Candidate 3, Senior Planning Committee 3, DECA 2,3. TOAY, DAVID (DAVE): Football 1. Wrestling 1. TRACY, MICHAEL (DICK): Boys State. Fall Play 1,2,3, National Honor Society 2,3, Student Government 2,3. Council Chairperson 3, Speech 1.2.3, Fire and Ice Candidate 3. Kings 3. TRUMMER, ANNETTE (NETTIE): DECA. TURK. LORI (TURKEY): Fall Play 1.2,3, National Honor Society 2.3. Secretary 3, Class Officer 2.3, Homecoming Committee 2,3, Chairperson 3, Girls State. TVEITBAKK. RENAE: MOEA 2.3. .UTTER. CYNTHIA (CINDY): Choir 1. DECA 1, Spanish Club 3, Softball 1.2, Spring Prom 3. VAILLANCOURT. DALE (COURT): Soccer 1.2.3, Wrestling 1,2, Intramurals 1,2.3. VANDERHEIDEN, CYNTHIA (CINDY): Musical Stage Crew 2, Choir 1, Horizons 1, French Club 1, Aurean 3. VANKAMPEN. DIANE (D1D1): DECA 3. VAVROSKY. KATHERINE (KATHY): Madrigal Singers 3, Musical 2,3, Musical Stage Crew 1, National Honor Society 2,3, Homecoming Committee 2,3, Committee Chairman 3. VOGELGESANC. JIM: Football 1.2.3. Wrestling 1,2,3. VOGELGESANC. KATHY: German Club 1,2.3, Horizons 2,3, Pep Club 3. VRCHOTA. JAMES (JIM): Madrigal Singers 1.2.3, Musical 1,2, Wrestling 1,2.3, Football 1.2.3, National Honor Society 2,3. WADE. CYNTHIA (CINDY): Young Life 1.3. WAGNER. SCOTT: Band 1.2.3. WAHOSKE, JANA (WAHOOIE): Intramural 1.2.3, Skiing 2.3, Senior Planning Committee 3, Homecoming Committee 3. Sadie Hawkins Committee 3, WALLACE, MICHAEL (MIKE): German Club 1.2.3. WAMSLEY, RICHARD (RICIG: Band 1.2.3. Senior Planning Committee 3, Sr otlite 2, Fire and Ice Committee 3, German Club 1.2. WARD, CHRIS: Intramurals 1,2,3, Homecoming Canidate 3. WARD. JANE: MOEA 3. WARNER. CHRISTINE (CHRISTY): Choir 1.2.3, Homecoming Committee 2. WATSON. SHERYL (BROWNIE): MOEA 22. WATT. CINDY: Senior Planning Committee 3. WEBER, THOMAS (TOM): Debate 1,2,3. National Honor Society 2,3. WEGLEITNER. BONNIE (BONES): Horizons 2.3. WEIR. JEAN: Choir 1,2.3. Pep Club 2.3, Student Life 1,2,3. WELLMAN, JULIE: Horizons IX Silks 3, Young Life 2, Spotlite 1. WENCL. KEN: Wrestling 1. Band 1. WESTBY, LORI: Choir 1,2,3, Speech 1, French Club 2,3, German Club 1. WESTMILLER. MICHELLE: MOEA 3. WHALEN ANDY: Language Club 2.3. WHITTEN. PAUL (WHIT) Hockey 1,2,3, Soccer 1,2,3, Baseball 1, Intramural Softball. WILLARD BARBARA (RAT) National Honor Society 2,3, Senior Planning Committee 3, Swimming 3, Ticket Seller 1.2.3, Young Life IXX WILLIAMS. BRIAN (WILLIE) Wrestling 12.3, Track 2. WILLIAMS. DIANNE (DY). One Act Play 1, Pep Club 1. Choir 1.2. Musical Committee Stage Crew 1. WILTON, DONNA (WILT): Intramural Sports. WINGE. BETH (WINKY) Band 1.2.3. Horizons 1.2, Senior Planning Committee 3, Fire and Ice Committee 3. WINGER. KENT (W1NGY): Gymnastics 1.2. WINKELMAN, BRAD: Basketball 1,2,3. Baseball 1,2. WINTER, DEBBIE: Flag Twirling 1,2,3. Intramurals 3, Senior Planning Committee 3. WITTIG, HANS: Soccer 1.2,3, Cross Country Skiing 1,2,3, National Honor Society 22. Intramural Football 3. WOLD, GALEN: Band 1.22. Early Risers Club 3, Cross Country 22- Tennis 1.2, Cross Country Skiing 2. WOLF. RICH (DICK) Soccer 1,22, Gymnastics 1.2, Speech 2.3, Musical 2. WOOD, GARY: National Honor Society 22. Cross Country 1,2,3, Skiing 1,2,3, Early Risers Club 2.3, Band 1,2,3. WOOD. JOYCE: Band 1.2.3, German Club 1.22- WORDEN, ALLEN: Intramurals 1.3. ZADACH, K1RK(Z) Baseball 1.2.3, Young Life 2, Spanish Club 1,22, Intramurals. ZIEBOL, JANE: Spanish Club 3. ZIERHUT, MARSHA (MUSHLY). Ticket Sellers 2, Intramural 122. Senior Planning Committee 3, Homecoming Committee 3, Fire and Ice Committee 3. ZIERHUT, MARY (SKIDMARK): Intramurals 122. Senior Planning Committee 3. Homecoming Committee 3, Fire and Ice Committee 3. Sadie Hawkins Committee 3. ZILKA, BARBA: Intramural Sports. HANKS, NANCY: Band 1.2.3. Slalom skiing 2.3, School Gov't. 12. Student Body President 3. Speech 2,3, Homecoming 3, Intramurals 1,2,3 MCPHERSON. SALLY: Tapairs, w, 3. Pres. 3. Jr. Class Treasurer. Sr. Class Pres., I.M. sports, Sr. Planning Committee SHUCK. PATTI: Band 12,3, Sr. Planning Committee 3, Sr. Class Treasurer 3. Spring Musical 22, Fire and Ice Chairman 3. Senior Activities 223 224 77 Was Memories 77 Was Mcmorics 225 Each of us remembered 1977 in our own way, but we all realized it was a special year- A Golden Year. 226 Memories ; 3 Mcmories 227 1977 was filled with challenges to meet and new things to learn. There were victories to celebrate and defeats to accept. No matter the outcome, Spartan fans were always there, with an abundance of school spirit. 230 Memories Memories 231 232. Memories c-a- « Laughter was abundant as we experienced the rowdie side of high school. But there were times to be serious. 234 Memories We had people to talk to, share excitement with, listen to, and to be with, but we also found time to be alone. Memorie$ 235 In various activities we discovered unending opportunities to meet with friends. The good times, the bad times, the rowdie times, the silent times, the excitement, the melancholy-all combined to make 1977 a golden year for all. 238 Memorics 6 sdtjouio w innsijijisi iff ™ fill' k.' 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XV- 142 Halvoeton. Piuli R 206 Halvorton. Ricky S 140 Hamelink. Jeffrey S 163 IlimcineM. Kenneth D- 1 3 Hamilton. Keith J 20? Hitnmet. flitibeth A 1 3. 06. 07. 2 3 llimmet. Mnli I 100 Hammrtlmd. Jem M 207 Hence. Sheeyl 100 2 3 llimen, Roget A 163 Hinton Amy A 207. 7o Hinton. Aniu 1 3.1 1 Hinton Dolocn M 100 Hinton. Jinlne 207 Hinton John E. 163 Hinton. Jon 103 Hinton Jultr 100 Hinton. Lawrence C 163 Hinton. Lind J. 163 Hinton. Robeit D- 163 Hinton. Roeuld D 1 3 Hinton. Hint J 207 Hinton. Scot! 207 Hinton. Shitoo 207 Hinton. Suun R. 163 Hineo. Liu M 100 Hintr Jt. John A 163 Hmwiy. liuti L OO, 163 Harden. Jrfftey R -. 163 Hatdy. Penny I 207 HitnUton. David A loo Hinter. Muy M 207 liamngton, Ktitty M 1M Hainngtan. Patrick J. 100 Hittlt, Cenie A 100 Hiiflt. Robett S. 51 207 Hittmin. Douglata Hictmin. IJoujllt J 164 Hirvith. Brian L 63. 207 Hittentub. Muk 207. 63 Hatfield William S 100 Haugan. Maty J 207 Hatbiouck. Cynthia M 21 100. 77 Haugen. 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S 8 S S S § 11 $,3.5.5. m ?55 % • . a ■ . 262 1 ndcx Acknowledgements Aurean Editors Carla Halbur, Co-editor-in chief Liz Hammer, Co-editor-in chief Colleen McCarthy, Editor Lizanne Bristol, Assistant Editor Mike Tracy, Advertising Editor Lori Turk, Advertising Editor Dave Conrad, Sports Editor Mindy Hansen, Photography Editor Lisa Kline, Copy Editor Photo Staff Copy Staff Randy Beadle Jesse Patrick Terri Aho Jill Northenscold Tom Brunner Steve Paulicek Connie Alfano Paula Prok Randy Erickson Al Smith Renee Beer Mary Remmington Kelly Flanders Ms Elaine Bruggeman Katie Coenen Laurie Rhoads Art Killam Margie Cheighton Wendy Roehlke Jeff Derby Jan Sannes General Staff Lisa Galle Missy Scarlett Julie Billmeier Carol Lund Ann Hoops Mary Schultz Merrilee Carlson Heidi Parkins Kathy Maleck Robin Selby Ron Davis Paula Rausch Sally McPherson Sue Schirle Nancy Galles Leslie Schulz Sue Nelson Annette Tilman Kathy Hahn Carol Stiles Kris Nilsen Beth Wickum Diane Hoffarber Cindy Vanderheiden Ron Iverson David Young Index Michelle Farrel Carol Kurth Kim Anderson Jeannelle Larson Lori Crabtree Meriden Slocum Artists Rick Busch Linda Carlberg Advisor Dale Preston Ms.Joan M. Larson Acknowledgcments 263 And so, that was 1977, our Golden Year. We experienced a lot during that year. We welcomed a new President, lost our Homecoming football game, and concluded the Bicentenial. We started breathing again in the bathrooms and got used to serving ourselves in the lunchline. Freeway noise barriers were put up and thermostats were turned down. We were innoculated for Swine flue and red measles, quit having bake sales for fear of hepatitis, and wondered what was causing Legionaires disease. Hours of sleep were lost because of English papers, history reports and art projects. Math and science tests came and went, always with questions on the parts of the chapter we didn't study. We felt angry when the ducks were killed, screamed in excitement when Queen Nancy and King Mike were crowned, and sadly said good-bye to some teachers who wouldn't be coming back next year. The sophomores sighed relief as their first year of high school came to an end while the juniors rejoiced that they soon would be seniors. Sadly, the class of 1977 said goodbye to a big part in their lives, places that seemed as familiar as home and people who were like family. Yes, it was a special year; it was our Golden year! 2M Closing I