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

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Hot In The Cold The boys ' basketball team represented Armstrong very well throughout the ' 88- ' 89 season. The varsity JV team was com- prised of 12 seniors and 8 juniors. The team retained a lot of the experience gained by the ' 87- ' 88 team. The season began at a fast pace. Eleven games into the season the team was rated 1 in the Metro and State polls, with an 11-0 record, and with the Bethel Tournament Championship. But within four games, the team lost twice. The first to Wayzata here on the RAHS court, and second at Osseo. The, in the second to last regular season game at Kennedy, the team clinched the Lake Red title, finishing the regular season with a 13-1 conference record, and an 18-2 overall record. Three players received the All- conference awards. These three included Scott Jankila, Jason Johnsen (a team captain), and Grant Johnson (a team captain). Dan Nabedrick and Mike Moen were named All-conference honorable mention The sophomore and freshmen teams also did well. The freshmen tea is made up of 20 players. There are 10 on the A team and 10 on the B. Both teams have showed that they can play outstanding basketball and truly look good. Both teams played some tough opponents. The two teams finished the season with an even record. Dan goes for a three pointer. Row one: Mike Stiyer, Mark Vandersall, Brian Boeder, Dan Nabedrick, Mat Gjetson, Dan Hinrichs Row two: Chad Juenke, Brent Svor, Jeff Millard, Tom Gundermann, Tim Thei- sen, Scott Janckila, Terry Ber- glin Row three: Tim Bunnell, Mark Swanovich, Brian Mona- han, Mike Moen, Grant John- son, Matt Nigon, Jason Johnsen, Scott Cornelius, Larry Weum (coach). Right: Show your height, Grant Far right: Nice form, Mike.

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Winter Captains Hot In The Cold Row one: Chris Yang (girls gymnastics), Tammi Kromenaker (cross country skiing), Emily Ahlquist (girls basketball) Row two: Greg Sipe (downhill skiing), Mark Merila (hockey), Jason Johnsen (boys basketball), Chris Pezalla (cross country skiing), Mark Olson (cross country skiing) Row three: Scott Nelson (downhill skiing), Misa Saros (boys swimming), Rob Hudson (boys swimming), Scott Jackila (boys basketball), C. J. Smeby (wrestling), Scott Landsman (wrestling), Steve Kuretsky (wrestling), Greg Pederson (cross country skiing) Not Pictured: Stacy Degen (downhill skiing), Angie Mozey (downhill skiing) kjte 2y5r X o zn , , ■ ■ 133

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f it t 1 1 i ■ , fvi- Row one: Mike Hara, Doug Jacobs, Brad Olson, Brian Gutekunst, Wade Simmons, JeffTimonen, Alain Nisam Row two: Nate Anderson, Tim Pjhek, Doug Kottke, Frank Gardner-Ransom, Jay Homme, Dan Wyrowski, Tim Couillard, Jim Hael, Tom Dooken (coach) The team gathers for a quick peptalk. Kennedy players are struck with awe as Grant makes another shot. B O Y S B A S K E T B A L L C o n f e r e n c e C h a m P s O n T o S t a t e Another two points added to Armstrong ' s total for the night. Grant tips another. 135