Robbinsdale High School - Robin Yearbook (Robbinsdale, MN)

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Golden Olden Days brings Penny Arcade popularity back toi life for Jerry Mallinger and Sue Zehms. 22 WPA Though publicity for the Women Pay All dance ran high, funds ran low and Student Council lost one hundred dollars on their venture into the Golden Olden Days. A scarcity of people dancing with the beat of the Treadwood was also sadly, but distinctly noticed. One idea which tried to inspire students was the coronation of a WPA king. He was chosen from a group of eleven guys, each representing one of eleven characteristics, ranging from biggest feet to biggest flirt. King Kent Waryan was crowned in the foyer with an audience of 20. Due to the apparent falling popularity of king and queen coronations, this attempt did little to raise spirit. Nevertheless, cowboys, Indians, Women of RHS refuse to Pay All, Stud Council loses money on WPA flappers and other old-time personalities appeared at the dance to take advantage of the reversal of boy-girl roles. When Sue Coughlin takes T the wheel, her WPA date Charlie Hogetvedt, begins to worry. ' .

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Storehouses of conflicting facts, principles and concepts surround Diane iokkanen, helping her to take a stand. e-Sensitivity seminar opens up channels. A brief silence permits students to recapitulate and meditate upon previously discussed concepts. J, To understand is to communicate. Nancy Zellmer and Randy Halstrom meet halfway. Lost in clouds of confusion, students struggled to find their identity. Some began their search at seminars where honest criticism was exchanged to further understanding among themselves, of themselves. Close human bonds allowed students to relate their own values to those of similar beliefs. Many found God, who could reveal hidden truths. Some, however, saw hypocrisy in church-goers and insignificance in church attendance. They often retreated to nature to absorb its beauty without City grime. The study of philosophies also directed searchers t0 the ultimate, recognition of purpose and meaning in their own lives. Occasionally, though, attempts to learn aboutthemselves Peace of mind and security are sought in an unstable world only led to incomp'rehension and withdrawal from reality- depression, drugs, fantasy . .. Identity 21

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eTo glorify the male image, a king is crowned; Kent Waryan. -i'l ii C! TPast eras are brought back with cavemen and roaring twenties cos- tumes worn by Debbie Kuffel, Chuck Schmidt, Diane Dickenson and Mel Speiss. e-To complete a Gay Nineties cos- tume, Carol Heyen laces up Kris Catton's breath-taking corset. WPA 23