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

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Student Council This year presented many challenges for the newly formed Student Council, which had only four re- turning members from last year. Along with this large change of members, a new advisor and a new principal were brought onto the scene. The first challenge that faced the council and Mr. Corcoran this year was the incoming Freshmen and Sophomores, which made over half the students new and unfamiliar with its ways. To make the transition easier the council conducted an extremely successful orien- tation. The main goal for the Student Council was to establish themselves as a channel of communication between the students and the administration. Another project included the Sno-Daze pepfest and a spring festivity in April. This year ' s focus was to integrate the council into the stu- dents ' concerns, and setting up next year ' s council for the ' 89- ' 90 school year. Row One: Kaia Moquist, Marc Hartle, Andy Toering, Will Prigge, Robyn Fredericks. Row Two: Page Carnow, Ryan Gustafson, Anne Finn, Julie Walstrom, Jenny Hall, Tammi Kromenaker, Scott Willock, Jenny Nigon, Advisor Mr. Corcoran. NOT PICTURED: Lateefah Ali, Patrick Burns, Andrea Hagstrom, Jenny Johnson, Sarah Miller, Dan Nabedrick, Tim Puhek, Steve Roess. Mr. Corcoran and Will Prigge begin the meeting. Page Carnow listens intently to the group. Marc, Tammi, Robyn, and Anne plan upcoming events. President Will Prigge and Vice-President Steve Roess. 84

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F.A.A.D. Features Drug- Free Fun This is the second year that Falcons Against Alcohol and Drugs have been a school organization. It was a very successful year. Judy Zervas and Dave Swanovich, the advisors, are very proud of the students in F.A.A.D. who support each other. Many groups of F.A.A.D. students spoke to younger stu- dents in other District 281 schools. They also spoke to some P.T.A. groups as well as being involved in a drug-free contest sponsored by the Minnesota Vikings. The members of F.A.A.D. enjoyed being Alco- hol and drug free together during this past year. F.A.A.D. Members: Row one: Sara Ehrenberg, Amy Maybaum, Kris Guttormson, Becky Kleinbaum, Kris Johnson, Row two: Jenny Wilson, Jenny Rader, Mindy Erickson, Amy Buster, Jessica Grimme, Brenda Hawkins, Katy Dahlmeier, Row three: Troy Decker, Sara Bowmaster, Annette Lynskey, Tiffany Moeller, Dan Broady, Travis Hudson, Mark Swanovich. Above: F.A.A.D. members make speaking plans. Right: Becky, Troy Jenny listen to program plans. 83

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Representing Homerooms Homeroom reps play a vital role in preserving democracy at Arm- strong. They are as coordinator Al Corcoran says, ... the communications link between students and the student council. It is their responsibility to relay the information from members of their homerooms to the council. They meet pe- riodically throughout the school year ap- proaching the student council with con- cerns from students. This year they ad- dressed issues such as a new school sign, pepfests, and open campus lunches for up- per-classmen. By allowing students to con- tribute to the administration ' s decisions, the homeroom reps help maintain fairness in administration actions. Senior homeroom representatives: Reid Anderson, Brian Boeder, Dan Broady, Karen Cervantes, Dustin Droen, Andy Fretag, Tim Flachman, Julie Hempel, Hung Doan, Tavis Hudson, Chris Jordan, Debbie Karch, Jenny Langer, Leslie Levine, Else Madsen, Amy Lee, Cyndi McDurmott, Matt Nigon, Mark Olson, Dana Perusse, Steve Rathjen, Jeff Roach, Margaret Squier, Steve Seeger, Mike Swanstrom, Pete Thompson, Christa Verhage, Scott Wiese, Junior homeroom representatives: Troy Baker, Jeanne Bourbonais, Sarah Carlton, Kali Erickson, Nancy Gallas, Jeff Gottstein, Kenny Grantwit, Thor Halverson, Erin Hilligan, Jessica Jensen, Kristy Johnson, Jackie Kyle, Bill Leaf, Krista Martens, Kirk McDougall, Shannon Murphy, Yen Nystrom, Carrie Oster, Jay Plueger, Kris Rainey, Robyn Roufs, Scott Shutes, Jason Tatge, Jill Van Drasek, Teri Wickman, Connie Peterson, Jenny Wilson, Michele Donalds, Mike Denysenko. Sophomore homeroom representatives: Brian Anderson, Josh Beyer, Christopher Carlson, Jeff Carter, Mike Diedrich, Brian Gutekunst, Jim Hall, Jay Homme, Holly Maron, Kai Misenko, Alain Nisam, Tim Puhek, Dawn Reich, Allison Sabin, Sarah Seibold. Jeff Thiede, Jim Zenk, Leah Johnson. Freshman homeroom representatives: Kris Beltrand, Val Bergman, Amy Buster, Luke Rainbow, Mark Erbaugh, Ryan Gustafson, Brenda Hartman, Ryan Johnson, Tomara Lang, Karianne Loscheider, Maria Mednikov, Craig Mueller, Bob Morgenstern, Anna Odegaard, Kristin Porpora, Aniko Saros, Erin Sermeus, Skip Swenson, Tracy Wascoe, Denison Williams, Kerry Kleyman. More of the Student Government Leaders PEER CAP ' S Begin Work This year marks the formation of a new group here at Armstrong. Peer CAP ' s (Peers Cooperatively Assisting Peers), is led by psychologist Dave LaBat and Counselor Ann Compton. The selection process for the group started with staff members recommending students. These students were then interviewed. The selected students were a balance of juniors and seniors, as well as a few sophomores. Mr. LaBat says this program helps students deal with their own and their friends ' emotions, through improving their listening and problem solving skills. Row one: Lisa Clipperton, Heidi Rynders, Mari Bal- dwin, Tami Breth. Row two: Jeff Baechler, Christian Larson, Lee Kaplan, David Yerich. Row three: Ann Compton, Steve Listul, Scott Hall, Bruce Anderson, Bjorn Snowberg, Dave LaBat. Not pictured: Ann Cer- venka. Amy Dzuris, Karla Erickson, Shayne Ernzer, Paxton Garner, Jesse Gazzuolo, Damon Graham, Heidi Hanson, Kristi Holte, David Hong, Deb Kaiser, Jill Moeller, Carrie Pickens. 85