Robinsdale Armstrong High School - Gyre Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Social Involvement Ramon Vickman assists an eager second grader Kathy Mclnerney and her new friend. After thirteen years of frivolous play, the seniors of Armstrong continue the tradition of commu- nity service, known to all as social in- volvement . It is a volunteering service established through the Social 12 class that offers seniors a chance to earn a bet- ter grade in class, interact with a wide variety of people, and develop helpful skills. Such activities include resource room aid, teacher assistance at elementary schools, and work at the Humane Society. Brenda helps out Mrs. Schnell in the language lab. Tammy Rubin gladly volunteers to work in the SSRC. Ramon, surrounded by his kids. 97

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Black History Some of us at Armstrong have not forgotten about the trying times of slavery, separate but equal, and the Civil Rights Movement. Regardless of the fact that Armstrong only consists of forty to fifty Black students, out of 2,200 students that attend, we refuse to let Black History Month and other Black accrediting be forgotten about. The Black History Club has shown Armstrong that we cannot forget about these issues that have affected all of our lives. During Black History Month the Black History Club brought different events to Armstrong like the Maroons, a Caribbean band, speakers, and exhibits in hope that our peers will know and understand us better. This is Arm- strong ' s second year of recognizing Black History Month and doing something about it. In years to come we hope that more people will participate and learn the Black experience. Right: Row One: Teresa Wright Row two: Nikki Cushenberry, Melissa Boyd, Leslie Harris Row three: I.ateefaha Ali, Vanessa Steele 96

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Falconaires: Flying High ou have seen the Falconaires danc- ing at football games and pepfests, v M. but you have probably wondered what else the danceline does. The dance- line consists of 30 girls who love to dance. They practice about 6 hours a week and try to go to as many games as possible. This year they went to an all day competi- tion in Wayzata to compete against dance- lines from other schools. The advisors Martha Otto and Lisa Tanka, Captain Ju- lie Walstrom, and Assistant Captain Mai- chelle Donalds, have put in much hard work to help the danceline be the best that it can be. Falconaires: Row one: Katie Walters, Jenny Dease, Nicole Gerber, Michele Donalds (Assistant Captain), Julie Walstrom (Captain), Leslie Pederson, Heidi Greenberg, Kelly Cochrane, Row two: Tauna Erickson, Stacy Lester, Marcy Webster, Amy Kloster, Faye Tufte, Brigett Berlin, Shawn Spense, Jessica Majerus, Carson Wade, Row three: Jill Inderhus, Melissa Boyd, Angie Dillon, Andrea Hagstrom, Jenny Stwora, Amy Stegora, Mindy Week, Shari Kaufman, Jenny Cintella, Breena Gaasland. The Falconaires entertain a more-than-pleased crowd. Falconaires dance at half-time. Todd Roston posed as Arm- strong ' s mascot this year. He romped among the cheerleaders, sat among the crowd, and generally spread pep throughout the crowd bringing smiles to the faces of all who saw him. Mascot Todd ' s alias. Trying to blend in with the cheerleaders. 98