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

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Food Drive Aides The Hungry Armstrong kicked off its annual Food Drive on December 12 this year. It ran for a week with contests between the Senior Girls and boys, as well as, a contest be- tween the grades. The Food Drive, was spon- sored by the Senior Group. When all the food was tabulated the amount was a disappointing 5200 cans. At least we can say we helped a few homes fill their cupboards. Let ' s all do better next year. Dave: Boy this is heavy!!! And the bag is splitting. ' Heath counts the cans and wishes more food had been contributed. Anybody have a can opener? Food! Glorious, Food! Steve makes use of his packing skills. 95

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Senior Group Senior Groups were de- veloped for seniors to be a place where they can share their feelings and pri- vately discuss their fears and problems with their peers. Once every cycle they meet for three mods. Each group is made up of five to eight people. The members discuss anything from college to psychology. No one will forget the infamous hot seat where deep, dark se- crets were revealed. In addi- tion to getting together each cycle for discussions, the Sen- ior Groups were responsible for the annual Food Drive. The members, as well as advisors Dixie Berry, Mike Cooley, Shelia Miller, and David Lud- vig worked hard to make this year profitable and memora- ble. Row One:Stacie Cooperman, Sandie Showalter, Nicole Wascoe, Leigh Commers, April Moyer, Kristina Inmann, Tim Flachman, Brian Monahan. Row Two: Carla Herling, Tammara Rubin, Karen Cervantes, Karis Pearson, Hung Doan, Steve Urbanski, Mark Olson, Gretchen Julseth, Kris Guttormson, Kathy Dahlmeier. Row Three: Steph Steinwedel, Jenny Rader, Beth Storlie, Siiri Silpala, Karin Stratton, Dana Perusse, Andy Toering, Dave Hong, Else Madsen, Jenny Vraney, Amy Lee, Chris Belsaas. Row Four: Kari Misner, Sara Pae, Steve Gannon, Matt Sorenson, Steph Untiedt, Pete Thompson, Steve Seeger, Pat Testerman, Steve Kuretsky, Dave Einzig, Dan Culhane, Shannn Turbak, Insook Pack, Chris Yang. It ' s The Hot Seat !! Chris and Mark are anxious to share their secrets. Matt ' s hiding something! ■r i nil a — LEFT: Senior Group Coordinators Dixie Berry, Mike Cooley, Shelia Miller, and David Ludvig. 94

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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