Rogue River High School - Ro Hi An Yearbook (Rogue River, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1986 volume:

Table of Contents Introduction Freshmen 47 Administration Sports Faculty Seniors A rti vi t i p v Qt) Juniors Ownni 7 nt i nti v ink Sophomores Features 122 3 WE ARE THE WORLD tending a message: The USS Saratoga poised in the Mediterranean P fliB tt IIKTOfi !??• JTTO5 Star Wars ADMINISTRATION Once again, this year has brought new changes in our administration. After the departure of Mr. Thompson, Mr. Goodrum became principal, and the vice principal position was filled by Mr. Montesano. During the course of the year, they both expressed enthusiasm and pride in our school. They have done their best to install positive attitudes within the student body by activities such as Pride Inside and Spring Fest. With the long hours that they put into their jobs, the two of them came up with innovative and challenging ideas that not only affected us this year, but will also carry over into next fall. Though their authoritative positions were often grounds for controversy, Mr. Goodrum and Mr. Montesano did their best to overcome these obstacles and create a new and positive image here at Rogue River. 6 ATTENDANCE Sheila James is our attendance clerk, and her responsibilities can become quite complicated at times. In addition to keeping track of 400 students, she is always available for anyone in need of advice. Rogue River High School appreciates people like Sheila who go beyond the call of duty. COUNSELING The primary function of the counseling staff is to schedule students into classes. Having to work with a limited number of electives, this job was overwhelming at times for Tracy Coleman, Mrs. Schultz. Mrs. Olson, and Mr. Rcnsi. The secondary job of the counselors is to help seniors with their decisions about the future and to keep them informed on their progress concerning credits. Through the endless piles of schedule changes, credit checks, and personal problems, the counseling staff was always there. We thank them for their time and effort. 7 Lisa Bailey Ted Birdseye Sheri Driskill Louise Bodily Krista Codington Tom Foley Mary Ann Graham Lllcn Irish Pete Laing Don Lock ridge Jim Irwin 8 Jim Narloch Allan Tifft Charlie Ramos Lenore Olson Steve Plotnick Ken Rensi Brian Richards Larry Robin Troy Rolph Bill Willard Celia Schultz 9 Last year, a brand new principal came to us, bringing strong leadership and loads of spirit. We met Mr. Thompson in September of 1984 and were impressed with his positive attitude. He showed an interest in the students, and his actions proved that he really cared. Even though his discipline was strict, he expressed concern and understanding. This year brought alot of changes including Mr. Thompson's illness which forced him to leave the administration. We were sad to see him leave, but he encouraged us to anticipate the future and strive to attain our goals. Mr. Thompson shows his Chieftain pride. Without them. Rogue River High School would find itself in a state of confusion, and yet they seem to go relatively unnoticed. Throughout the hectic week, the secretaries work without ceasing until their business for the day is complete. These three ladies play an important role in controlling the activities that take place w ithin these walls. Though rarely receiving the recognition that is well deserved, Mary, Dana, and Denise never gave up on us. Their persistence is greatly appreciated, and we are all aware of the loss that we would be at without them. We thank you ladies for the fantastic job that you do. Mrs. Salyer starting her busy routine. Mrs. Stalker shows off that award-winning smile. 10 Marilyn takes a juice break. Working a thoroughly exhausting day, Angie and Marilyn continuously cook up delicious, nutritional dishes to satisfy everyone’s liking. This faithful pair also bake and sell cookies, sweet rolls, hot pretzels, peanut butter fudge, and other goodies before and after school. These ladies work tremendously hard to assure you a scrumptious meal everyday. Angie and Marilyn do alot of special work that takes an extreme amount of time, and they deserve alot of recognition and a big thanks! What did you say overflowed? Although cleaning up after four hundred students sometimes seemed like an endless job, our custodians never failed to keep our school clean and presentable. This year's custodians not only performed their janitorial duties. but they were also involved in extra projects that aided beautification of our school grounds. We'd like to thank them for maintaining their positive attitudes and for doing everything possible to make our campus one that we could be proud of. II Sieve lakes one of his few short breaks. CHIEFTAIN CHOICES FAVORITE ALBUM 1. Heart 2. Reckless 3. Whitney Houston 4. Miami Vice Soundtrack 5. Lovin’ Every Minute of It ACTRESS ACTOR 1. Moll Ringwald 1. Sly Stallone 2. Meryl Streep 2. Michael J Fox 3. Goldie Hawn 3. Don Johnson 4. Joan Collins 4. Eddie Murphy 5. Heather Thomas 5. Rob Lowe T V. SERIES 1. The Cosby Sho s 2. Miami Vice 3. Moonlighting 4. Family Ties 5. Dynasty MOVIE 1. Rocky IV 2. Breakfast Club 3. White Nights 4. Back to the Future 5. Rambo: First Blood Part II 12 HANGOUT ROCK GROUP 1. Abby’s 1. Heart 2. Medford 2. Loverboy 3. Fat City 3. Tears For Fears 4. Friend's House 4. A-Ha 5. Grants Pass 5. Mr. Mister SONG 1. Tarzan Boy 2. How Will I Know 3. In the Air Tonight 4. Sara 5. Silent Running MALE SINGER Bryan Adams Phil Collins Corey Hart Sting Lionel Richie FEMALE SINGER Whitney Houston Madonna Sheila E. Pat Benatar Sade VIDEO 1. Take On Me 2. Tarzan Boy 3. Money for Nothing 4. How Will I Know 5. How to be a Millionaire 13 Best Dressed: Brandon Bloomfield and Monique DeBenedetti Most Likely to Succeed: Cathy Lango and Roger Holleman ENIOft BESTS Best Personality: Danny Young and Mcchcllc Brumblc Best Looking: Ken Due and Lisa Meier 14 Most Talented: Andy Splicthof and Monique Buell Biggest Airheads: Cim Clarke and Gary Long 15 Ken Due Lyndia Gale Sarah Garcia Michelle Garlitz Erik Furze Cynthia Gerhardt Greg Graves Darcie Doolittle Todd Graves Felix Guthe Sarah Gruver Tim Haner Kara Henderson Jenny Hilstad Vance Hansen Marlee Hollaman Donal Martin Mary McKenzie Bryan Lefler Camilla Lindell Neal Lockhart Gary Long Marla Mace Lisa Meier Daryla Pautz Kadee Pearce Lisa Perreard Leslee Nubson Jennifer Parker Vickie Melms Lt Jon Whitney Danny Young Photos Not Available Eleisa De Marco Jason Ewaldt Paul Hale Richard Klimek Dan Madore Karen Mall Billy Meitz Billy Ryan Mickie Tramblie Christy Yandell Ellie Vaughn Keith Willard ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST The 1985 Homecoming game brought overwhelming success to Rogue River High School. Not only did it mark the return of night football since 1983, but also the spirit was high and excitement was electrifying. The first annual Homecoming parade was held this year, and enthusiastic students yelled, cheered, and honked their horns as they circled through town. Our team was definitely pumped as the parade made its final lap around the field. Halftime activities were as exciting as the game itself. Dance team members took the field and left their audience spellbound after performing a flashlight routine to “In The Air Tonite by Phil Collins. The girls did an excellent job, and the crowd rewarded them with tremendous applause. Several moments later, this year’s Homecoming court took center stage. The 1985 Homecoming Queen was announced: Senior, Jenny Parker, and the crowd voiced their approval. The Chiefs dominated the second half, and they looked superior on both offense and defense. The final seconds ticked away as the Chieftains crushed the Honkers, 25-0. This year’s Homecoming proved to be a great success. We only hope that the future brings many more our way. lights. 1985 Homecoming Queen is Jenny Parker! 1984 Homecoming Queen Lisa Meier, escorted by Ken Due. Senior Princess, Jenny Parker escorted by Brandon Bloomfield, lights up the night. Sophomore princess Marci Stonis, with Ben Montesano shimmer under the Junior princess Charlene Williams and escort Buddy Embrey ... a touch of glamour. Freshman princess Kristy Littlefield escorted by Ron Hammond show they’ve got class too. 28 Chiefs prepare to pluck the Honkers. Danceteam lights up the night with their flashlight routine. 29 IN THE AIR TONIGHT Couples take a break from the fast beat and go to a slower rhythm. The 1985 Homecoming Dance was a total success. The night of October 26th was a night we'll never forget. Decorated by the sophomore class, the mini-gym appeared to be stunning. With clouds and stars, multi-colored Crete paper, and balloons, it was like a vision of a dream. The low-lit room put romance in the air, while candles were added for a touch of elegance. The sophomore class was congratulated for a superb job. RRHS’s Homecoming court made the night special. Jenny Parker, the queen, was the envy of many girls. Kristy Littlefield, freshman princess, was escorted by Ron Hammond. Our sophomore princess, Marci Stonis, was escorted by Ben Montesano. Radiant Charleen Williams was the pride of the junior class with her escort Buddy Embrey. The court danced through half of “In the Air Tonight, by Phil Collins, and they were joined in by eager boogiers and romantics. Anyone who missed the dance, missed out on one of the most memorable events of the year. 30 “You did what??!! While dancing, couples enjoy the music put on by Bob Dollar-hide. Jacquic Stainbrook and Ken Pollard go from jeans to formal. Kim Wigley and her escort Scott Hill flash their smiles for the cameras. As Kristy Littlefield dances with her escort, she gazes over her shoulder at her love. Mickie Tramblie and Ken Due are looking good! Marlee Hollaman and escort Dean Barden make a handsome couple at the dance. Mechelle Brumble and escort Jean Streitler demonstrate their photogenic smiles. 31 c i Y YOU, A select group of couples danced the night away to sweet rhythms at this year's Winter Formal, which was sponsored by the class of 1986. There were a few tears and a general feeling of ecstatic excitement as our 1986 Queen was announced: Sophomore, Jacque Hunt! After Ms. Hunt was crowned, the Queen and her court danced to this year’s theme song, “Say You, Say Me. Although the turnout for this event was less than expected, we’re sure that this was certainly a memorable moment for everyone who shared the night with someone special. The Allman girls-up to no good... Tears of victory! 32 Jenny Chabot, Scott Glenn, Daryla Pautz, Felix Guthe, Jacque Hunt, Don Dimmick, Jenny Anderson, and Andre Tolmich. Lewis Bowers Robert Branch John Brown Jennifer Chabot Sheri Abernethy Jason Allen Laura Blythe Bruce Armour Chris Benavente Kristi Hendricks James Iverson Jeff McKcrcher Dale Honea Julie Jenson Eddie La France Matt Montesano Sarah Hopkins Mona Johnson Cheryl Lyons m Woody Morgan 36 Sonja Pcden Tiese Roberson Geoff Ogle Jim My res Molly Phillips Eric Rake Vv- 1 • Erie Richter David Osborne Bryan Reed Denise Nicholas 37 Wes Smythe Jacquie Stainbrook Shannon Sullivan Photos Sot Available Craig Bernstein Glenn Moods Aaron Brown Jamie Cruise Teresa Stakcr Bill Sutherland Nick Taylor Renee Watson Charlene Williams Leslie W illis Kari Vaughtcrs Gregory Vallaescusa Dave Wilvon Kim W'astell Christine Watkins Michelle Ulrcy Ramona Swanev Kira Wigley Tracy Wadhams Frank W'ocrner Brian DoIIj rhidc Amy Sweatman 38 David Aaron Lonny Allen Natalie Allman Ben Anderson Patricia Bergman Shannon Brooks I' __ 7 Wendy Eadie Fan Ferguson 42 Karen Kirkwood Linda LaJoie tfafomem Eric Lcczcl Chris Kennedy Mike Kirkwood Bob Kline Jenny Kirkendall Eric Massev Tracy Moss Susan Outlfecl Mark Mitchell 43 Lea Wardlc Charlotte Webb Denise Werner Kclra White Jean Wilson 44 Robin Woolard Sandy Workman Jay Zaczek Pete Zwinklc Photos Mot Available Kyle Anderson Pcic Armour David Avereit Scou Da mi ill Garth Lllcnburg Robert Hamilton Ted Johnson Jason Sajdak Adam Self Emmett Simas 45 Jason Ferro Travis Gilkey - CVtffe v'cn er Jennifer Hen' Itieh Cot na Herring Jnnne s viendri Bryan Kemp Amanda Harper Jessie Jones 50 Debbie Panagos Shelby Paddock Garet Morrow Jennifer Panagos 2 Sandra Jean Reed 53 54 Top Row: Coach Birdseye. David I rani . .Ion Whitney. Woody Morgan, (ireg Graves. Tonx George. Coach James. Second Row: Trie Massey. Rich Ciay. Dale Honea. Jared Schultz. Coy Bozeman. Third Row: Chris Bowery. Gary Long. Buddy Kmbrey. Keith Willard. Dave Wilson. Ron Crawford. Jim Johnson. Bottom Row: Scott Hill. Neal Lockhart. Bruce Armour. Jean Strcitler. Ken Pollard. Pete Armour. Bryan Reed. Dave Osborne. R.R.-34 Coquillc-28 R.R.-O R.R.-45 G lend alc-0 R.R.-7 R.R.-O North Valley-21 R.R.-40 Henley-28 Phoenix-40 Douglas-8 R.R.-I8 Illinois Valley-15 R.R.-25 Lakcvicw-0 R R -10 South Umpqua-13 As the sweat poured off their faces in late August, the Chieftains showed size, speed, experience, and pride. These qualities proved that 1985 would be a promising year in football, and with this dedication and determination, they strived to earn their best record since 1979. The Chieftains were 5-4 on the season, but three of their losses were to teams that were ranked in the top ten in the state. Thanks to the support of second year coach. Dick James, and assistant coach. Ted Birdseye, the team carried a measure of success in the lough Sk line Conference. With 17 returning letterman and a strong I V program, next year looks to be the most prosperous ever. I he agonx ol defeat 58 North Sucu imoho lonccnit.iiMMi Now. who said thc wanted pepperoni pi a - C r� ss that line and make im da ! One Alligator. Two Alligator . . . You'd have to dig deep into the record books to find a better J.V. team. Their 6-1 record was the best in recent history, and there were a number of reasons for their success. The team entered the season with a winning attitude, ready to conquer any team that stood in their way. The team put many hours of effort and sweat, not only in their games, but also in their practices. The daily doubles, which consisted of two practices a day for two weeks, built endurance and stamina for the upcoming season. Many of the J.V. football players not only worked hard in their practices, but they also put forth extra effort in weight training all year long. Due to the J.V.'s skills, next year's Varsity team is guaranteed success. Congratulations on a very successful season, and good luck next year. Arc you sure this is (iutoradc' Alive and kicking truly says it all for the 1985-1986 soccer team. Even though they didn't have a record to prove it. they gave it their all. The young team had a majority of sophomores and freshmen this year. Considering it was a building year.” quotes one team member, many learned and built their soccer skills. Soccer is a relatively new sport at Rogue River High School, and hopefully next year more students will become involved and make soccer the Choice of a New Generation. 61 (iarih floats in for another victory ,. Top Row: Mike Kirkwood. Kim Earnest. Andy Spliethof. Coach Willard. Einmcl Simas. Tiese Roberson. Coach Taylor. Middle Row: Travis (jilkey. Chad Cape. Nick Taylor, Greg Villaeseusa. Jon Bigman. Jerimy Ciates. Felix Ciulhe Boitom Row: Billy Vaughn. Pat Fee. Vlila Ricci. Garth Ellcnburg. John tnslcy. Jim MeFain. Jenny Smith. The 1986 Cross Country season brought success to the team as a whole and to the individuals involved. The team had everything it takes to become a complete success: spirit, hopes, dreams, and a lot of hard work. The great performance of the team showed, once again, under the direction of Coach Bill Willard who has been coaching the cross country team for the last ten years. The entire team worked hard with long hours of practicing and improving their natural abilities on their own time. There were two individuals who stood out this year by excelling beyond measure during the season. Sophomore. Garth Ellenburg. look first place at state in addition to shattering several course records along the way! Junior, Tiese Roberson, highlighted the girls' runners with outstanding efforts in every race. Tiese ended up her season with an impressive fifth-place finish at state. These two runners were obviously dedicated to their sport, and we look forward to what the future holds for them. We also had the pleasure of having an exchange student run for us this year, helix Guthe, a senior from Germany, helped the team with his winning attitude. With its fantastic performance, this year's team gave R.R.H.S. a moral boost. These great athletes create pride in our school: they enable us to hold our heads high and take life on the run! Wilh determination. Niek begins his push. 62 Smiles last forever ... Top Row. C oach Richards. Dave Wilson. Jonas Olsson. Greg Muni. Darren Clayton. Nick Taylor. Coach Birdseye. Bollom Row Shelby Paddock. Robert Ulrcy. Bob Kline. Bryan Reed. Chris Kennedy. Steve Avcrctl. The Chieftain wrestlers had a successful season for the size of the team they had. Although the participation level this year was low. they had a lot of drive and spirit which made this group of wrestlers true winners on the mats. These w restlers also showed definite hope for the future of Chieftain wrestling. One of the toughest competitive sports in high school, wrestling requires many hours of conditioning and techniques to become prepared for the three, two-minute matches. They must be agile to move quickly enough to pin their opponent in such a short amount of lime. Wrestling is a very demanding sport, but our well trained '86 team had nothing to fear when they stepped out onto the mats. .Iona demonstrate a single leg lift. Robert Ulrcy puls the pressure on! Forcing a grapevine. Bob Kline moves into a pinning position. Wilson applies a single-arm bar to his opponent. NOTHING TO FEAR 63 “Simon s;i s Bottom ro« left lo right: Ramona Swancy. F.llie Vaughn. Tracy Moss. Daryla Paul . Second row: Kristi Hendricks. Coach Donna Hess. Kalhy DeShon. Third row: Stephanie Beebe. Stephanie Forsyth. Top: Riei Van I said. THIS BELONGS TO YOl Another volleyball season has come and gone, and again our RRHS team has made us proud. Their overall record was 18-11, but in conference play they had an excellent record of 7-1. The volleyball team was extremely strong this year, but they seemed to lack a certain depth. Though their goal of taking first at district was not quite met. the girls had an outstanding season. Scott Loomis, last year's assistant coach, returned as head coach this year and did an exceptional job with the girls. The leant faced many trials during the season, but they hung tough and battled through them ail. Girls' volleyball has now become a sport at Rogue River High School that is anticipated with enthusiasm and spirit. Even though the team has lost some valuable seniors, we're sure that next year's returning squad will continue to build pride in our school. Don't shoot me! I didn't do it!” One ... two ... three ... jump! 64 WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH , . Bottom row: Jennifer Panagos. Jaeque Hunt. Lea Wardlc. Kami Reed. Betsey Braee. Lisa F.spinosa. Janna Snow. Middte Row: Sarah Lockwood. Kari Reed. Duyna Johnson. Angie Bailey. Stephanie (ierhardt. Top Row: Coaeh Hess. Corina Herring. Nicole l.erew. Melissa Warren. Cynthia (ierhardt. Nieolc prepares to serve it up. Perfect form. Melissa' The 1985 junior varsity volleyball squad had a rewarding season in which many new skills were acquired. A great number of freshmen expressed interest in the sport: therefore. this year was primarily a building season. Although the players often found themselves at practice repeating the fundamental skills of the game, their enthusiasm never dwindled. Regardless of their season record, the girls made considerable progress and had a lot of fun as well. According to Coach Hess, The leant showed much improvement on the court and will improve in the years to come. Experience will lead to more succss in the future, and these promising athletes will gradually step up to varsity action. Their true toughness became clear as the going got tough this season, because these young players fought back and really got going. The 1985-86 Varsity basketball team experienced a year of hardship, learning, and growing. Under the direction of Mr. Irwin, these eleven players refused to back down and give up. They were constantly striving to work on developing their technique. The weakest points that Mr. Irwin commented on were inexperience and lack of depth. The varsity team and Coach Irwin should be looking forward to next year when they will have a definite league advantage with nine returning varsity players. They will be able to look back on this year and realize that even though their record wasn't the best, it was a developmental stage molding them into a better team in the future. Heading for victory. 66 JUMP YOUNG GUNS Top Row-Lcn Morris. Craig Hunt. Tony Lindsay. Johnnie Hemming. Kevin Mall. Marc Janky. Coach Cal Greer. Bottom Row-Pat Lee, David Stalker. Andre Tolmich, Kirk liadic. Bob Cole. Jason Hanson. Jim McClain It was definitely a building year for the 1985-86 junior varsity basketball team. The squad was coached by Cal Greer, a first year coach here at Rogue River High School, and the team consisted mainly of determined freshmen. He pressured the bo.ys to try their hardest and to give their all, and even though the scores did not reflect their determination, it was always there. Most of the players plan on returning next year and making the 1986-87 season a very successful one. You can bet that these young guns will meet the challenge of a new season with renewed attitudes and refined ALL HEED Starting out the year, once again, with a new coaching staff, the Rogue River Chieftains got off to a doubtful start. Under the guidance of Russ Anderson, the Chiefs began the season with a record of 1-5 in league. Then tumoil arose. Coaching conflicts caused the resignation of Anderson which proved to benefit the Chiefs by opening the door for John Marval and Stacy Morgan. The season made a drastic turn about with a winning of twelve consecutive games. With a shut-out victory over defending State Champions, North Valley, the Chiefs secured themselves a spot in the state playoffs. To the surprise of many fans. Rogue River worked their way to the top to share the honor of co-champions in the Skyline Conference with the North Valley Knights. The first state game, although 200 miles away, brought out an enormous amount of Chieftain supporters only to see the Chiefs fall short of a victory. In an upsetting 2-1 loss to the North Marion Huskies. Rogue River dispayed true spirit and tremendous efforts. With the loss of only two seniors, the Chiefs show great promise in the years to come. Through their consistent detemination and pride, the Chieftain team proved that miracles can and do happen. Woody Morgan unloads. 68 Top Row: Coach Stacey Morgan, Rich Gay, Gary Long. Keith Willard. Mark Mitchell. Woody Morgan, Eric Massey, Bruce Armour, Coach John Marval. Bottom Row: Ron Crawford, Bryan Reed, Shelby Paddock. Scott Glenn, Chris Kennedy, Jeff Wisner. Jason Hansen. Andre Tolmich, Darren Clayton. rd stays alive. i i Mark Mitchell shows no fear. ONLY THE YOUNG As baseball came to an end, the junior varsity players looked back upon the year with a feeling of personal- triumph. Though the scores and record books did not display a championship season, the team members felt they had a beneficial year. Like the varsity team, the j.v. season was marred by coaching conflicts, and a change in direction occurred about midway through their schedule. Fundamentals were strengthened, and attitudes improved, with the help of Coach Forsyth. With 14 returning freshmen, not only are they young; they are the future of Rogue River baseball. Andre digs in at the plate Award-winning form. sit ENT RUNNING This year’s track season marked the return of a strong squad that brought many victories for Rogue River. With a few seniors and a majority of underclassmen, the boys' track team was, overall, very successful. The Chiefs displayed a fine performance at the District meet where Buddy Embrey took a 6th in discus, Chris Bowery placed 6th in the pole vault, Ken Pollard raced to a 4th place in the 300 intermediate hurdles, and Felix Guthe captured a 4th in the 800 meters and a 5th in the 1500 meters. Sophomore, Garth Ellenburg, ran to an expected first place in both the 1500 and 3000 meters, and then went on to the state level to place first in the 1500 and second in the 3000 meters. The entire team felt that their performances were their best efforts, and they are looking forward to next year’s season. As members of R.R.H.S., and avid track fans, our feelings arc mutual. Though awfully small in number, there were a few female track members full of dedication and commitment. The season brought limited amounts of team victories, but personal records and individual bests were common. Four girls placed in the District meet this year at SOSC. Freshmen, Jessica Jones moved her way up to take a third place in the high jump. Tiese Roberson also took a third in the 3000 meters. Stephanie Forsyth hurdled her way to a 6th place finish in the 100 meter hurdles, and Stephanie Beebe captured a 6th place spot in the 100 meter sprint. Track coaches arc hoping fora larger turn-out next year, made up of girls who are willing to work hard and strive to their best ability. This combination of seasoned veterans and determined rookies should prove to be a positive step in the reconstruction of a stronger female program. what a start! Our 1985-86 tennis teams showed great potential for future years. With all but two members returning, next year’s squad will reappear with confidence and experience. Considering that the male team was the first in recent history, they showed a great deal of promise through their hard work and determination. Our female team was comprised largely of sophomores and juniors; therefore, next year’s starters will rely on the strength of their past experiences. First year coach. Bob Kirkwood, was a definite asset, and his personal efforts assisted in the progress of each individual. The future truly looks bright for Rogue River tennis. Males. I. to R: Bob Cole. Matt Montcsano. Ben Monlcsano, Mike Kirkwood, Jason Davis. Earl Patterson. Females L to R: Charleen Williams. Sarah Lockwood. Rici Van Ess, Tracy Moss. Ramona Swancy, Heidi Conkel, Tami Brandt. Bob hits his best shot. Concentration is the key. t i Mike, ready for a return. I HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT 72 Tami, pulling it in play Ellic's smashing backhand! 73 COMMUNICATION Even though many of us dread walking through the door to an English class, most students realize what an essential role communication plays in our daily lives. The students learned to stretch their creativity in many directions, and they also learned how to set individual goals and meet them. Another new experience the students had was learning to critique each other’s work. Mr. Rolph stated, “This helped the students to have a more serious attitude toward their performance.” In an effort to prepare our freshmen for the future, Mr. Don Deland from Pacific Northwest Bell gave a two-day presentation on careers. Research reports were the focus of the upper-classmen throughout the year, and who can forget the agony of speeches and the dreaded Wheel of Misfortune! With a strong staff, dedicated young adults, and an improved curriculum, next year's English program will strive to meet the individual needs of the students. 76 DON'T LOSE MY NUMBER This year's math and computer classes have been successful in gaining the students’ interest for the subject. There were six teachers who comprised this year’s math department: Mr. Robin, Ms. Irish, Mr. Plotnick, Mr. Richards, Mrs. Codington, and Ms. Bodily. Self motivation was lacking at times, but many students found individual success in this area. One major success for the math department was the completion of the computer room. This hands-on lab situation gives students practical experience in order to prepare them for the technological job market of the future. Class size seemed to be a real problem with the general math classes, while the upper level offerings were small in number. Next year’s curriculum changes should help create more balance in class sizes, and both students and teachers will benefit. Allison-puzzled as usual. Jean shows off his everlasting smile. Meghan trying to hide from the camera. I just work here. 77 Don't you dare take that picture while I'm looking like this! BORN IN THE U.S.A. Four teachers covered the social studies department this year. Personal Finance Economics was taught by Mr. Tifft and Mr. Birdseye, who both tackled their first year at Rogue River. Regardless of their large responsibilities and challenges in teaching for their first year at our school, both Mr. Tifft and Mr. Birdseye developed many positive feelings for the atmosphere. History, Global Studies. American Government, and other social studies electives were taught by Mr. Irwin, Mr. Lockridge, and Mr. Birdseye as well. Mr. Irwin also enjoyed teaching World Religions and Geography, although he would like to see more electives such as these offered at our school. He says one of the best things about his job is “the feedback from students and parents that a kid likes your class, and especially hearing front ex-students years later. With these many endeavors that our social studies teachers are making, this department is steadily improving and will continue to in the years to come. What arc you up to now. Char? 78 WEIRD SCIENCE No eating in class! Amid the years of English and math classes, comes another requirement that poses as a challenge to the majority of students taking these courses. Our science program contains four different areas to study: IPS for freshmen. Biology for sophomores, and Chemistry and Physics for those college bound juniors and seniors. The curriculum includes areas such as atomic molecules, the principles of natural science, and the properties of compound substances. The IPS teacher, Mr. Willard, felt that his main goal was to give the basic science background to this year's freshmen. Biology, the study of life, which is offered to sophomores, was taught once again by Ms. Bodily. She strived to teach her classes in a way that would be interesting to the kids. She also mentioned that there is always a continual curriculum change so it will meet the needs of the different students. Mr. Plotnick, a first year teacher at Rogue River, is in charge of the Chemistry and Physics department. He felt that still more time and equipment is needed to set up the college preparation laboratory program that he would like in this school. Though often times these science classes are not looked upon with thrill and excitement, we realize how important the information is for us to know. These teachers are doing a fantastic job, and we are looking forward to what the future has in store for them all. 79 COLOR OF Chad, would you ralhcr be watching Miami Vice? Mr. Narloch helps Dave out in a tough situation. Under the teaching and direction of Mrs. Graham and Mr. Narloch, the learning center proved to be one of the most successful academic programs at Rogue River High School. They each strive to reach their ultimate goal by doing the best they can to help students exccll. With almost zero percent failure and one hundred percent success, the learning center radiates a positive image. This image is therefore reflected in the students, who in turn take on a positive attitude towards themselves. Mrs. Graham and Mr. Narloch were inspired to go into this field simply because they like teenagers and enjoy helping them. Their greatest challenge is to succeed with a stubborn student who refuses to work and rebels against society. As for changes in the program, they would like to see more vocational programs that offer better career guidance for students. Overall, the learning center is a vital part of our curriculum that is guided toward helping students excell and to build a solid foundation for their future. ’‘How do you work ibis ihing?” 80 9 TO 5 Working hard or hardly working? Oh my gosh, it works! Ms. Bailey helps Ken try to figure out his typewriter. IB Although you may fail to see the relevance of business classes in your future, these classes are very essential to today’s competitive job market. After you graduate, the business classes that you took are going to put you a step ahead of others who didn't have this opportunity. The rewards of taking these classes are endless. Our high school has a fantastic business department. and the teachers in this area are very talented and unique. They both care for the students and are willing to help and explain. Mr. Tifft was asked why he went into this field, and his reply was, “Because I think students are the future. With teaching I can have an imput. Education is extremely important, and I enjoy students and the leaching profession. The biggest success this year has been reaching failing students and bringing them up to passing grades. Rogue River High School has a superb set of teachers and a great business department. At the rate school is going, you can bet things will keep improving in the future. JUNGLE LOVE Mr. Ramos was very satisfied with his 1985-86 Agricultural and Horticultural classes and felt that the above motto says it all for them. Upon entering the school year. Mr. Ramos had many goals for his classes. He wanted to involve as many Vocational -Agricultural students as possible in the various leader activities offered such as Parliamentary Procedure and the Plant and Animal Divisions. He feels that they had an 80% average in reaching these goals. This very determined group of students, under the steady hand of Mr. Ramos, plan to achieve 100% average next year. The 85-86 Horticultural and Agricultural classes surely had its fair share of state titles and runners up, and many future hopefuls. The Horticultural students excelled in soils, captured the District title, and gave a superb show at state. Eric Furze represented Rogue River impressively at state in Nursery Operations Proficiency, and Lisa Greenlaw won wide recognition by winning public speaking and a first-place ribbon in the Southern Oregon District FFA Record Book. Congratulations on a great year to Mr. Ramos and his many faithful determined students. Good luck in making next year even more fantastic for yourselves and for Rogue River High School. Jungle Lady! 82 BUILT THIS CITY To most people the classes on the hill are just that, classes. To the students who attend these classes, they are incredible hands-on experience in the vocational field. These courses are the Welding, Woods, and Drafting courses taught by Mr. Laing and Mr. Ramos. Mr. Laing and Mr. Ramos introduced some new techniques in their curriculum last year. Mr. Laing introduced the computer aided drafting machine to produce more accurate and better drafting projects. Mr. Ramos introduced M.I.G. and T.I.G. welding. Mr. Laing said that he would really like to have more juniors and seniors in his vocational classes. In the years to come, we need improvement in three areas if our vocational programs are to prosper: consislant pride, adequate funding, and more upperclass involvement. We will then be assured that our students are being prepared for the challenge of the future. MATERIAL GIRL Home Economics is a combination of fun and hard work in the areas of cooking and sewing, but what makes Home Economics tick? Is it a dedicated teacher? Obviously to make any class enjoyable and profitable it takes both. You need a good student who wants to work hard and is willing to sacrifice a little in order to gain success. You also need a teacher who is fair and easy to get along with, and who treats you like a human being, not like a name in a roll book. If you know Mrs. Driskill, you would realize that she fits this description; this contributes to the success of her program. When asked about her success this year, she said, “The individual students experience small successes based on their personal ability. My successes happen when I observe students following directions, listening, and preparing a great recipe or completing a clothing item. What inspired you to teach in this field? “My high school home economics teacher was dynamite! She was funny and cared about her students. I try to follow her example. Based upon student interest and the many projects accomplished, her Home Economic classes agreed that Mrs. Driskill has accomplished her goal. Mrs. Driskill demonstrates the technique of eating. 84 Ph pp n cc FRAME Everything changes, and obviously Mr. Misner has done alot to change the Art Photography department this past year. He was very satisfied to see the students’ work displayed throughout the school, and he wished there was more space to show off their talent. He was pleased with getting the Art Photography department pretty much back into full steam. Mr. Misner’s students enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of his class and his sense of humor won’t quit. He said that his main goal for next year is to co-star with Meryl Streep. Well, that may not happen, but at least he’ll have next year’s students to tease. We thank Mr. Misner for sharing his talents, and we appreciate the fact that he brought out the best in us. Tialisa displays her finished work of art. LANGUAGE OF LOVE y Literally forcing German down her throat Typical day in Spain. This year's 1985-86 Spanish class was led by Mrs. Makepeace. Her past experiences in Mexico contributed significantly to her teaching. Mrs. Makepeace took a more humorous but constructive attitude towards the class and was able to get much accomplished. Her students felt her method of teaching was very appropriate and she created a true learning experience. Mr. Lockridge, this year's German instructor, truly enjoyed his classes. He hopes that next year he will be able to spend more time with his German students. Their biggest goal is to raise enough money to go to a German Festival to be subjected to German culture. They feel this will be an incredible experience. It will be quite relevant in broadening their understanding of German. We're thankful to Mr. Lockridge for offering a second foreign language at our school, and we wish him continued success. This Heinclccn's for you. Uno dinero. Dos dineros 86 Mrs. Calhoun practices Library Laws. � Is this our Library staff? CARELESS WHISPER The library is a very important part of the High School. Without the library there would be no place to go sit quietly and study, and there would be no references for all our reports and speeches. Mrs. Calhoun and her library aides work very hard to keep all the books in order and to help students find the books and magazines they're looking for. Everybody may think that being a library aide is just a kick back class, but actually the students do a lot of work. According to Mrs. Calhoun it’s “all the boring work. They have to put away the books, file cards, straighten and dust reading shelves, and pamper the librarian. This year the library just received a brand new color television camera and a video cassette recorder. They will be used for sports events and classroom filming. Mrs. Calhoun is also hoping to receive a new program for the computer called “Book Trak. It will be used for checkouts and taking inventory. So the next time you see Mrs. Calhoun or one of her aides wandering around the halls, thank them for the excellent work they’ve done. “Music? I don’t hear an music!” W eekend reading? 87 PHYSICAl Physical fitness in the '80's is an extremely essential part of life, and more and more people are starting to realize that a vast majority of high school students take part in physical fitness: many enroll into P.E. and advanced P.E. classes. If it wasn't for those few special teachers, school would be all work and no play! Krista Codington. Dan VanCamp, and Brian Richards have taken their time and effort to organize various activities for the students. The new life-long sports program was introduced for the first lime, and it can be continued after leaving high school. Also, a weight training program has been organized for classtimc and for athletes after school and anyone else interested. The teachers encourage their students to be responsible and self-motivated and to strive for the best. XX Strike J C toich.it “Number 3 . Sure il is. C hris!” MEW ATTITUD mSk A unique slide show started the year off introducing the student body to this year's new and improved yearbook. Our annual class fought a hard battle to overcome the gloom that was left over from last year's book. The class strived hard to achieve a quality yearbook and set many goals for next year to still improve the book even more. Only time will tell whether or not these goals will be accomplished. Editor, Natalie Allman, put in much of her spare time to meet deadlines and to help produce a book that reflects pride. There is definitely more that goes on behind the scenes of an annual class than meets the eye. Photo, layouts, and writing copy were a never-ending chore. With the continued success of a dedicated yearbook staff and more student participation in the years to come, the future of the annual at Rogue River High School looks promising. Deadlines.......Editor Natalie Allman checks Stephanie and Crissy's work. Taking a break at SOSC LOVIN' EVERY MINUTE OF IT This year’s Homecoming Spirit Week was an immense success! Day one started off with 60’s day, and students all over the RRHS campus were attired in their Hippie fatigues. Punks crawled out of the woodwork on Tuesday to make Punk day a memorable event. Of course, we can’t forget to mention the victory by the Senior girls over the Juniors in the Powder Puff football game Tuesday night. Toga day was next on the list, followed by Tourist day. The Bonfire was brought back by popular demand on Thursday night and was a smash! And what Homecoming week would be complete without a victorious Homecoming football game, complete with parade and outstanding halftime show? This was definitely the best Spirit Week in recent RRHS history. Hopefully there will be more to come. Just try it! Okay, you caught me. ioour ]fivkr CHIEFTAINS Are you playing ihe Newlywed Game? We thought you were Italian, Moe! Cowboys and Togas? 92 93 DO YOU REALLY WANT TO HURT ME? Senior Power! The 1985 Powder Puff game was completely dominated by the senior girls. Though the junior team doubled them in size, the senior girls used their “seniority to crush the juniors by a score of 24-6. The seniors started their scoring drive early when Lisa Meier dashed around left end for a sixty yard touchdown. It was all uphill from there. The junior squad came close to the end zone several times, but the superb defense of the seniors kept the opponents scoreless. Fantastic sportsmanlike behavior was presented by both the juniors and seniors. Though in essence, the object of the football player is to mutilate and crush, these girls remained friends and even embraced each other when the game finally came to an end. The attitude of the players, the hilarious male cheerleaders, and the spirited fans, allowed the 1985 Powder Puff game to be the best ever. Bruce. tonight I’m yours! Just try to get past this line. The Rockcttcs or Bust! 94 SENIORS 24 JUNIORS 6! Victory feels so-oo good!! INTENSIFIED! “We scored! We scored!” The junior team parties in defeat. 3311 318(100 V 0V31 LOST IN LOVE Each year the F.H.A. sponsors a Sweethearts Dance in celebration of Valentine's Day. A tradition of the Sweethearts Dance is to crown a King of Hearts. The king is chosen from a court of four princes, each representing a different class. Although it is common for an upperclassman to be crowned, this year's King of Hearts was a sophomore, Pete Zwinkle. This year's court consisted of: Shane Brumble, escorted by fellow freshman Megan Ellen-burg, sophomore Pete Zwinkle, escorted by Tami Brandt, junior Darren Clayton, escorted by Kristi Hendricks, and senior Don Martin, who was escorted by Daryla Pautz. Thanks for the participation from this year’s F.H.A. members and the student body, the Sweethearts Dance was said to be a night to remember. Is it Love? HEART OF ROCK AMD ROLL ft Arc you stoked , Dave? HI MOM!! This year's tremendous air band concert surpassed our average high-spirited assembly. The ten participating contestants and groups were judged on originality, appearance, and lip sine. The student body roared with excitement as each group performed their long-awaited act. Some of the groups received standing ovations from the entire school, as if it were a live concert. Mickie Tramblie came in third place, with her thrilling performance as Tina Turner singing You Better Be Good to Me. The second place winner was Emmett Simas, doing his hilarious impression of Monty Python’s “I Love Chinese.” The grand prize went to the Surf Punks, consisting of Dave Osborne. Danny Young, Pete Zwinkle. and Eric Davison. Their rendition of Beer Can Beach” brought students to their feet in rowdy approval. Thanks to the participants and our spirited student body, for this year's air band was said to be the best in Rogue River High School's history. 99 THIS COULD BE THE NIGHT “This Could be the Night” was an appropriate theme for the '86 prom because it was truly a night to remember. Ashland Hills Inn was elegantly decorated in three shades of lavender and pink, creating a mood of romance. A purple metallic carpet led the way through the lavender balloon arch, into an atmosphere of a luxurious fairytale. Vehicles ranging from Porsches to pick-ups arrived with anxious students dressed in formal attire. Reigning over the festivities was Prom Queen Mechelle Brumble with her escort Craig Connell. Rounding out her royal court were princess Vickie Melms and her escort Dave Wilson, princess Becky Brace and her escort Darrin Waldien, princess Michelle Garlitz and her escort Steve Johnson. As the hour struck one, the evening came to a close leaving everyone with a sense of satisfaction and memories to last a lifetime. 103 The heavenly couple strikes again! REBEL YELL The 1985-86 Varsity fottball rally consisted of six hard-working girls who were determined to achieve their ultimate goal, promoting school spirit. They worked all summer long to raise money for cheerleading camp which they attended August 5 thru 8 at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Here they learned new cheers during the day and participated in competitions at night. Their dedication paid off because they came home with five blue ribbons, a spirit award, and on the last day they were awarded “the hardest working group. Considering this award was chosen out of 60 squads, it was quite an accomlishment. These six girls cheered along with the football team to experience the opening thrill of victory and the final agony of defeat. The football rally sends their thanks and appreciation to Mrs. Judy Pearce for being the wonderful advisor she was. The loss of Sheri Abcrncthy and Kadee Pearce was a backslide to the squad. However, as basketball season opened they were able to be replaced by Ellie Vaughn and Cindy Gerhardt. Once again the rally had to develop a new relationship among themselves. Their pride and unity showed throughout the entire basketball season. The basketball cheerleaders would like to thank their advisor, Miss Irish, for giving them the help, support, and encouragement that she did. Above all, they would like to thank each other. Each girl has memories that will be cherished forever. Top L lo R: Mechelle Brumble. Cindy Gerhardl. Middle: Deanna Allman, Lisa Meier. Ellie Hold on tighi! Vaughn. Bottom: Mickie Tramblie. V. SHOUT Let’s give three cheers to this year’s Junior Varsity Rally. They truly deserved it. This year’s squad, which consisted of sophomore Michelle Jencks and freshmen Carrie Wright, Jamie Hendrick, and Jenny Anderson, came out looking great. They received brand new uniforms and pom-poms by raising money through their numerous sponsors, bake sales, and car washes. The girls’ ever-smiling faces and endless enthusiasm kept the crowd going even when the team was facing some hard times. Not only did the cheerleaders’ unyielding spirit hit us out on the playing fields, but it also hit us in the schools through some of the fantastic pep assemblies they organized. Congratulations and thank you to the 1985-86 Junior Varsity Rally for their ever-lasting school spirit. LET'S GO CRAZY Are we having fun yet? The 1985-86 Pep Club was made up of forty-one very enthusiastic people. Along with their enthusiasm they also possessed a lot of generosity. They demonstrated this giving spirit during the holidays by distributing canned food baskets to the needy families of the community. Their thoughtfulness was also extended to the student body by offering a booster bus to transport kids to and from aways sports activities. The advisor was Sheila James. She didn’t have her club hold any meetings, and she asked the kids to behave themselves. They followed this one rule very well and had a great time supporting our high school. Although Sheila does hope that more kids join next year, she’s very pleased with the 1985-86 group. And well she should be! Ill ALL SHE WANTS TO DO IS DANCE Enthusiasm and spirit are two words that fully describe this year’s dance team. The team consisted of two freshman, one sophomore, six juniors, and one senior. Captain, Cheryl Lyons, and co-captain. Kimberly Wigley, worked together smoothly with their new advisor. Krista Codington. The whole team consistently combined their efforts to choreograph their own routines, which always seemed to impress the crowd. The main goal set for the year was to perform at all home basketball games. The team succeeded beautifully in achieving this goal, and even performed a different routine at every game. They also performed at three home football games and numerous pep assemblies. Practices consumed approximately ten hours a week with frequent Saturday practices. Mrs. Codington’s daughter, Jocelyn, stole the show when she appeared in their famous top hat and cane routine. Attending their performances had certainly been a rewarding experience, and these girls have certainly proved that all they want to do is dance. Here's looking at you kid!! Bottom row from left- Crissy Thomas, Debbie Panagos. Kris Janky, Tracy Wadhams-Middle- Vicki Melms- Back row from left- Amy Swcatmon, Suzanne Gorham. Cheryl Lyons, Kimberly Wigley, Molly Phillips BA Ci TO THE FUTURE L to R: Mrs. Driskill, Jenny Smith. Betsy Brace. Denise Nicholas. Janelle Worthington, Sandra Reed. Gidget Ostcrloh. Bottom Row L to R: Michelle Garlitz. Becky Brace. Jenny Hilstad. and Sarah Garcia. Future Homemakers of America is a non-profit organization for young men and women in public or private schools through grade 12. The F.H.A. is open to students of all races and religious beliefs. An important goal of F.H.A. is to help the members take on active roles in society through home economics in areas of personal growth, family life, and community involvement. One specific purpose is to promote awareness of the roles of men and women in today’s society. The F.H.A. is a very energetic club. For many years, the F.H.A. has gone out of their way to volunteer time at the concession stand at Beck Field for all varsity and j.v. football games. They sponsored the Teacher Turkey Day in November, and the heart of February is credited to the F.H.A. They sold carnations during Valentines week and to wrap up the end of the month, they sponsored a great “Sweetheart’s Dance” at which the “king of hearts” was crowned. This year on the 18th and 19th of April, the F.H.A. attended a leadership conference. The purpose of this conference was to gain leadership qualities, to go to workshops, and to learn skills for economic use. We are very fortunate to have such a spirited and active group as part of our school. Boy that sandwich looks good!! LEADER OF THE PACK The 1985-1986 Student Council was under the superb direction of Mr. Rolph and Mrs. Shultz. The members were accountable for organizing and putting on excellent student activities throughout the year. Some of their accomplishments included introducing the Homecoming Bonfire once again, planning the Spirit Week and the debut of the Homecoming Game Parade, and promoting our first annual Pride Inside” week. Under the student leadership of Student Body President, Ellic Vaughn, the council felt that they had a growing and successful year. Rogue River High School’s Student Council members did an exceptional job with their responsibilities, and we are sure that we can look forward to the equivalent in future years. Back row left to right: Roger Hollcman. Cathy Lango. Jenny Parker. Ellie Vaughn. Michelle Garlitz, Jim Loop. Front row left to right: Jeff Wisner. Marci Stonis. Sarah Lockwook, Neil Lockhart. RAIN ON THE SCARECROW The Future Farmers Of America (FFA) is an organization that deals with the agricultural aspect of the American life. F.F.A. also competed in many different contests and events throughout the year. Some of those included are. The Pacific International judging competition, the soil judging contests at the district and state levels, and the parliamentary procedure proficiency contest. The last major contest that the F.F. A. members competed in was the county fair where they showed their animals and auctioned them. The F.F.A. is a very productive organization, and congratulations to Mr. Ramos for all of his support to this group. 114 INTO THE GROOVE The Rogue River High School band program is climbing back up the ladder to stardom. Under the direction of Mr. Foley, the students have created a peppy, enthusiastic band. With a sound that starts the crowd clapping to the beat of “On Rogue River,” our band is one that is proud to stand up and play its music for us. The band, with their sporty green and gold uniforms, was an encourging sight for our basketball team this year. They played heartily through the season and for our pep assemblies. This group worked hard for its recognition and has arrived back in the music scene, into the groove. SYNCHRONICITY Even though this year’s choir consisted of only eight members, it did have quite a bit of talent. Mr. Foley said that he is in the process of rebuilding the choir, and he has a great deal of confidence in this year’s enthusiastic group. Our choir performed a variety of music, and they had two yearly programs that displayed some of Rogue River High's talented students. We should be proud of this year’s choir and Mr. Foley for doing a great job. 115 THERE'S MO STOPPING US The Varsity Club is a service organization which tries to raise money to supplement secondary sports. They fund these sports to help them buy new uniforms or any new gear they will need for the upcoming season. Any student who has earned a varsity letter and is able to maintain a 2.0 academic average is eligible for membership. They usually met on a monthly basis to discuss fund raising and future field trips. Their activities for the 1986 year included cross-country skiing and ice-skating at Diamond Lake, Racquetball at Medford Superior Courts, and attending the U.S.A-U.S.S.R. wrestling match at the end of March, held at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis. Two major fund raisers were the 2nd annual free-throw contest, won by Jason Hanson, and the Beach Party Dance held in April. Hopefully, next year's club will become more active and involved as a service organization. Taking a break at Diamond Lake ... President: Stephanie Beebe Vice President: Woody Morgan Secretary: Vickie Melms Treasurer: Deanna Allman 116 Which way's the lodge? WE BUILT THIS CITY The Vocational Industrial Club of America is a nationwide organization that participates in competitions of cabinet making, welding, drafting, and design. It is the only club in our school that centers around the industrial-technology courses. In November they attended the Fall Leadership Conference held at the Inn of the Seventh Mountain in Bend to learn about the organization and purpose of the club. This year’s V.I.C.A. club was the first at this school in recent years to compete at the state level. This event was held at South Western Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, and five students represented Rogue River very well. Mr. Laing stated, “The exposure and experience gained at Coos Bay will definitely help these students next year when they compete at Portland Community College.” Membership in V.I.C.A. is available to any student who is enrolled in an industrial-technology course, and they expect growing numbers in future years. VKA Uf WHERE WE BELONG The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization consisting of members who strive in the academic area. Schools across the country have Honor Society Clubs made up of only those students who qualify in the areas of academics and school community involvement. As with other clubs, officers arc elected each year. This year the Honor Society President was Stephanie Beebe, the Vice President was Keith Willard, and the Secretary Treasurer was Kathy DeShon. Mr. Plotnick was the new advisor for the club. Each year a banquet is held in honor of the new members accepted into the Honor Society. At this formal ceremony, these new members are initiated by the club officers. It is a privilege to be a part of this national organization, because the requirements to enter it are stiffer than most clubs. It is not only a way to honor students with high academic goals, but it gives them a chance to participate in school and community activities. Welcome to the club, Stcph. 118 THINGS CAM ONLY GET BETTER FBLA set hgh goals for this year including developing competent business leadership and assisting students in establishing their occupational goals. This year’s activities included a Sadie Hawkins dance, a Halloween Costume Contest, and a Spaghetti Feed. Sixteen students participated at the District Skills Conference held in February in Recdsport. Those who qualified for the FBLA State Leadership Conference held in April at the Portland Hilton were: Bryan Lefler, Sandy Workman, Brenda Gruver, Pauline LaJoie, Debbie Christiansen, Paul Hale, Eleisa DeMarco, and Mary McKenzie. FBLA received a Silver Award for an increase in 25 percent membership. FBLA is also responsible for the FBLA Bookstore which sells supplies to students. Next year, FBLA plans to schedule more business-related activities. FBLA officers take a break from their busy schedules. Back Row- Ian Ferguson. Greg Nicholas. Greg Hilstad, Paul Hale, Jimmy Thorstcnson. Sandy Workman, Eric Leczel. Michelle Garlitz. Bryan Lefler. Front Row- Ms. Bailey. Mary McKenzie, Pauline LaJoie, Josh Hannan. Amanda Harper, Stacy Doers, Brenda Gruver, Debbie Christiansen. Sarah Hopkins. ssir coucimoh UTURE USINESS EADERS MERICA © There’s nothing like going to state 119 DOM OUICHOTTE This year, goals and projects were immediately set by Spanish Club officers, even though the club had a late start. Officers for the 1985-86 year were: Cheryl Lyons. President; Denise Nicholas, Vice-President; and Bryan Reed, Secretary Treasurer. One immediate goal of the club was to expose R.R.H.S. students to the Hispanic culture. This goal was met during Springfest celebration when club members enriched us in the culture by cooking-up Spanish and Mexican dishes and delicacies for our sampling. Another goal set by the club and its officers was to raise enough money to meet a community need for next year. The club worked on this holding an International Candies Sale in the spring. Funds will continue to be raised next year to meet that particular goal. A sense of sharing and helping those around us best express the purpose of the Spanish Club. VOICES CARRY The workers arc few. but the harvest is great! Last minute preparations ... Along with many other organizations and clubs. Speech is extracurricular. Though they were small in number, the six member team worked especially hard and gave their best effort. There were three novice speakers this year, Denys Thompson, Brett Soulages, and Jason Bowers. To round out the team were Lisa Greenlaw, Chris Roberts and Patricia Bergman. The thought of placing in the top three in state, brought a smile to their faces. Another goal was to qualify for the National Tournament which was held in June in Oklahoma City. Also, they were working towards a debate team that would compete in this area. It would be the first time Rogue River has seen a debate team. Quality, not quanity, is what really counts, and here at Rogue River, it's no secret that our 1985-86 Speech team was a hard act to follow. Many hours are spent in serious preparation for speech tournaments. Digging for quality material ... Speech: The gentle art of persuasion. 121 YOU'RE A FRIEND OF MIME Felix, looking trendy, sports the German fads. A touch of Sweden at RRHS. 124 The 1986 school year brought us a group of individuals from around the world. The four of them entered our school with an interesting flare, and they have developed a special rapport with the majority of students and teachers here. Ken Due, a senior from Denmark, began the year with us and became an immediate star w ith his performance as kicker on the Varsity Football team. Felix Guthe added a German touch to the Cross-Country and Track teams when he represented RRHS in distance running. Jonas Olsson. one of the two students from Sweden, highlighted his year by participating as a varsity wrestler during the winter months. The second student from Sweden. Camilla Lindcll. fascinated us all with her incredible knowldgc of foreign lanuages and general school subjects. We will miss these four when they return to their native lands, but we all know that we have gained friends and shared our different cultures. Ken, Felix, Jonas, and Camilla will linger in our memory forever. All dressed up with no place to go. I refuse to smile! POWER OF LOVE PRIDE IN THE NAME OF LOVE Pride Inside week this school year was a special week. The purpose of this week was to build more pride in the school. This week was not centered around sports, but it focused on the individuals of Rogue River High School. It served the purpose of letting the average students be recognized by fellow students and staff. The complete week was filled with various events. The students were allowed to help the community by cleaning up the Woodville cemetery. There were plans of painting the inside of the school, and these plans were accomplished successfully. The front of the school also received a face lift. Benches, planters. and flowers were placed in front of the school. Also, there were some unique assemblies. The cheerleaders put on a humorous skit portraying athletes with the help of music. The Vice-Principal, Mr. Montcsano, held a slide show with the theme of family. It showed the students and staff that school can be more than just a place to receive a classroom education. School can be enjoyable and successful when we all work toward a common goal. One special assembly was held by the Student Council for individuals who deserved to be recognized for accomplishments that they had achieved during the school year. Hopefully. “Pride Inside week can become a tradition that we can build on in future years. Mechelle in her normal state. “We'll do anything to get out of class. 126 LEADER OF THE PACK For the second year, our school held the “Academic Masters” competition, at which the outstanding students of our school participated in the areas of Science, English, Math. Social Studies, and Music. A preliminary test was given to those who chose to take it, from which the finalists were selected. Those scoring highest on this test advanced to an oral competition held in the R.R.H.S. library. At this banquet, the students orally presented answers to very complex questions in each of the subject areas. The winners of each category advanced to another competition where they competed against similar students from high schools throughout Southern Oregon. Those advancing from our school were: Felix Guthe in the Math area, Cathy Lango in Science, Michael Latos in English. Jim Johnson in Music, and Bryan Lefler in Social Studies. This annual event is a very special occasion which gives many people the chance to challenge their minds and test themselves in many areas. This competition is sure to continue and improve within our school, and it is certainly something to look forward to each year. Stephanie tries to hide her nervousness. Special awards for special people! 127 THROUGH THE YEARS There are endless possibilities, and we are some of them, highlighted the stage set in burgundy and silver. The emotional evening started out with the graduating seniors displaying their talent. Cynthia Gerhardt. Michelle Garlitz. Brian Ramos, and the choir each contributed to the musical portion of the ceremony. Presenting the Baccalaureate address. Senator Bill Olson captured the attention of the audience with his humorous yet fullfilling insights on life after graduation. Both Valedictorian, C athy Lango. and Saluatorian, Stephanie Beebe gave some inspiring words to their fellow classmates on the past, present, and future. As the graduating class walked through the arches, they entered into a world that they had spent twelve years preparing to conquer. . .And conquer they will! 't°‘) jfA ■ t , Q jc : 3° . r « � ] o t o °:V T •7 4C ! vP '] r . r -' ■ •- , Ay w Vod T . i .. xA-’ itJiM$$.' Q' X _ l„ J. !-' - , a . 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OR 97537 (5031 582 0526 SALES REPRESENTATIVES BOB - OR - LYNN 74 Athletic Shoes Clothing Accessories 503.582.1700 Irwin Schroyer Families Staci Stonis - MGR. 210 Main Street P.O Box 662 Rogue River. OR 97537 Chem-Dry CARPET MAGIC Barney Phillips 479-8011 Guaranteed Carpet Cleaning Quick Dry, Residue Free Carpets • Upholstery iJ tfiUic fJi' uxi of Cf Ub SW yn 503 479-8957 130 SE K st GRANTS PASS. OREGON 97526 139 STATI FARM STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES HOME OFFICES BLOOMINGTON. ILLINOIS Dennis Hitch, CLU Agent AUTO-HOME-LIFE-HEALTH 100 Pine St Box 1140 Bus. Phone 582 3251 Rogue River Oregon 97537 Home Phone 582-0427 - KEN’S AUTO PAINTING Quality Body and Paint Work Reasonable Rates PHONE 582-0754 212 Gilmore P.O. Box 354 Rogue River, OR 97537 Rogue River Plonst Corsages • Boutonnieres • Hair Wreaths Fresh Flowers • Plants • Silk Flowers Helium Balloons • Candy • Gifts Freshly Cut Flower Arrangements 613 S.E. 6th • Grants Pass 476-883 1 Richard Phillips • Owner DICK’S BICYCLE SHOP CENTURION - PEUGEOT DEALER • EXPERT BIKE REPAIR ROGUE RIVER HWY GRANTS PASS. OR 97526 PHONE 474-2867 (503) 582-4662 510 E Main St. P O Box 755 Rogue River Shopping Center) Rogue River. OR 97537 12 YOUR ANTWERP DIAMOND CENTER (503) 476-6406 229 SE 6th STREET CRANTS PASS. OR 97526 BWif Shoj£ (503) 476-7411 • 479-1111 118 S E H street • Grants Pass. OR 97526 . (503) 502 2828 104 Mam Street • Rogue River. OR 97537 |E 3tv repair COLOR • BLACK WHITE 1 AUTHORIZED REPAIR FOR: GE • PHILCO 1 SANYO • PANASONIC • ALSO REPAIRS ON OTHER MAKES INCLUDING RCA BBS pAT'S TV H 1 and radio skrvick 476-2626 1 2455 ROGUE RIVER HWY GRANTS PA56 1—= § [ ARCO 3 95 Pine 582-4384 1891 NE 6th Street 479-6333 141 Member FDIC VALLEY of the ROGUE BANK ROGUE RIVER GRANTS PASS BANKING HOURS PHOENIX TALENT ASHLAND LOBBY 9 A.M. ■ 5 P.M. MONDAY - THURSDAY FULL SERVICE BANKING CHECKING ACCOUNTS DRIVE IN BANKING LOANS FINANCING NOW ACCOUNTS time certificates SAVINGS ACCOUNTS SAFE OEPOSIT BOXES TRAVELERS CHECKS INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCTS DIRECT OEPOSIT 8ANKING MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 10 A.M.-6 P.M. FRIDAY DRIVE-UP 7:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. MONDAY - THURSDAY 7:30 A.M. - 6 P.M. FRIDAY AUTOGRAPHS This yearbook never would have been possible without the consistent dedication of ou editor, ISatalie Allman. 144