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

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Business Organizations HEART HERO (Home Economics And Related Training Home Economics and Related Occupations) This is a pro- gram which offers many opportunities to Arm- strong students interested in service occupations such as food services, child care, elementary education volunteer, interior design, fashion and apparel, tourism and housekeeping. There are three parts to the HEART HERO program; a classroom experience, on-the-job training, and club participation. Students are able to receive a credit towards graduation while gaining exper- ience in the community. Students also partici- pate in the State Leadership Conference which is held at the Radisson South Hotel, where the students compete in job related events. This pro- gram benefits not only the students, but also the community and the employers. Clo Pease is the teacher coordinator for the program. Deanna Nordby, Jennifer Bluhm, Kathy Mclnerney, Jenny Winter, Kamie Filiatrault, Kristin Ar- dery, and Libbie Scherer served as local State Officers. HEART HERO: Row One: Robyn Fredericks, Jenny Winter, Deanna Nordby, Kathy Mclnerney, Row Tow: Mike Baltus, Robin Lenzmeier, Jennifer Olsen, Jennifer Bluhm, Erika Highum. Row Three: Libbie Scherer, Kamie Filiatrault, Kari Alstad, Amy Bonnema, Stephanie Shake, Heather Braggans, Haley Kasen, Row Four: Brenda Greenwood, Julie Ahlman, Chris Heyda. Left: HEART HERO members Brenda and Kris sell carnations as a class project. DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is a student-centered organization especially designed for students interested in marketing, sales, and management. This program attracts students to careers in marketing, sales, merchandising and management. DECA is a co-curricular organization which provides a classroom experience for students as well as on-the-job-training in the community. DECA members develop skills and characters which are helpful to them as students and as employees. DECA is an important organization for students, for Armstrong, and for the community. Bob Brinkman is the teacher coordinator for DECA. Julie Hemple is the Vice President for District 3 DECA. Kurt Truax, Margaret Squier, Heather Pearson, Michelle Solle, and Kelly Latti- more served as local officers. DECA: Row One: Leeran Metsala, Kurt Truax, Margaret Squier, Row Two: Angie Drum, Debbie Kaiser, Julie Hemple, Michelle Solle, Danielle Haynes, Ann Stockhaus, Brenda Hawkins, Row Three: Bob Brinkman (advisor), Heide Rynders, Heather Pearson, Michelle Sumstad, Laurie Edwards, Scott Willock, Brent Latuff, Jeff Peterson, Jeni Schroeder, Laura Mueller, Kelly Latimore, Suzie Swatosh, Katie Subject, Sandy Leipins. 72

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Concert Band Orchestra The concert band participated in the fund raiser, gave two con- certs, and took a trip in the spring. It was directed by Mr. French. iTheir band officers were John French (president), Kelly Westh- off (vice-president), Laura Duffee (secretary), and Jason Rand (treasurer). These people put a lot of effort into band and benefitted from being involved. Row one: Carson Wade, Kelley Ormond, Kathy Volk, Cheryl Anderson, Terry Lebens, Liz Clark, Kaydi Hanson, Lori Johnson, Amy Stegora, Laura Duffee, Heather Ganz, Elizabeth Holvenstadt, Anne Finn Row two: Kristen Brown, Kelly Westhoff, Rachel Skogan, Ann Katzmarek, Mary Wesley, Tara Debner, Sheila Johnson, Alexandra Robinson, Becky Rowan, Stacey Shuneson, Julie Ward, Kristen Johnson, Jen Bitz, Kris Olsson, Matt Kleinschmitt, Steven Butcher Row three: Bridget Moher, Dawn Rydeen, Kyle Toavs, Dave Langley, Mike Russell, John French, Matt O ' Connell, Chris Rovn, Rob Wilheim, Nate Conley, Tim Landro, Hilde Nybrenna, Vanessa Griffin, Greg Hahn, Missy Pearson, Calvin Porter Row four: Brian Perendy, Brian Quist, Rob Rader, Denise LaMere, Mr. French. Not pictured: Jason Rand, Tom Sorenson, David Wheeler. The Armstrong Orchestra did a lot this year. There are about 30 students involved. Mr. Saliny dir- ects this year ' s orchestra. They did the fundraiser to go on their spring trip with the Symphonic Band and attended the orchestra festival held at Armstrong. They also performed The Messiah along with the choir. A lot of time is involved, but the rewards are great throughout life. Orchestra: Row one: David Hwang, Eric Kaste, Holly Maron, Michelle Donalds, Kazumi Kuwabara, Nam Hoang, Mark Dil- worth, Hideke Ideka, Mary Kaufman, Kirsten Hoffstedt, Row two: Dianna Eubank, Kay Kacheroski, Heather Scanlan, Susan Terrio, Kristen Peterson, Pam Wilson, Martine Kalke, Paul Wilson, Josh Vincent. Chris Yang, Lisa Treptau, Row three: Anja Merzweller, Brigette Berlin, Matt Griggs, Cristy Johnson, Kris Johnson, Tom Gundermann, Mark Wiegle, Reid Ander- son, Tinna Huang, Waylon Vanderpol, Row four: Richard Sa- liny, (director), Josh Peskay, Steve Seeger, Mike Muehlhausen. F»r Above: Matt and his chello. Above: Perfect harmony 71

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Help Armstrong Students B POA Business Professionals of America) is an organization for those students interested in business and office occupations. The following are i available training locations: accounting of- j fices, banks savings and loan offices, gen- I eral business offices, legal offices, manu- i facturing service organizations, and medi- ' cal offices. Students on this program de- velop leadership skills, and have an oppor- I tunity to participate in job-related compe- ititions. Students are able to take their re- quired courses, to choose one or two elec- I tives, and to gain a credit for on-the-job- i training. Amy Mallon, Kim Quarberg, Jodi Simmons, Lisa Marquardt, Michelle I Kammerer, Kim Schultz, and Valerie ' Chell placed in their contests at the Spring I I competitions. Kathy Bergman is the teach- ; er coordinator for Business Professionals j of America. £% Hi BPOA, Row One: Advisor Kathy Bergman, Kim Quarberg, Laura Youngstrand, Michele Two: Jeff McKenna, Pam Carlson, Jodi Simmons, Valerie Chell, Amy Chase, Kim Schultz, Amy Mallon, Lisa Marquardt. Kammerer. Row Michele Zempel, Jodi works at Snyder General. BPOA representatives at a conference. Z3L Amy Mallon works at Horizon Graphics Inc. Where are the boys in DECA? 73