Roosevelt High School - Rohian Yearbook (Virginia, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1977 volume:

r o S E V E LT HIGH' ' S G H O GI V 2 This is Virginia High School, 1977. It is a building, an atmosphere, an event. But mostly, it is people. We are a diversified group of individuals having different inter- ests, attitudes, and ambitions. We are not always of one mind, but we are of one body: the student body of VHS. Yet, within the confines of this body, we retain our individuality. Secure in our common bond, we maintain our diversities. And just as various parts make up a whole, we are all shades of blue. ■4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCmON 5 H INTRODUCTION' f There was much talk this year concerning the lack of school spirit. While it was true that some students showed no interest in school or school-related activities, many students did. This interest was not always con- centrated in one specific area. But rather, the areas of interest reflected the students’ individualities. The class of 1977 may not have had “The Spirit of ’76 in that it was not a Bicentennial class. But it is unique in that it is the first class on the way towards realizing this nation's Tricentennial. INTRODUCTION 7 8 lNTHODUCnON This spring, one-third of the student body will graduate to cope with a world of various changes: a power shift in China, a new presi- dent of the United States, a new governor for Minnesota. But perhaps the greatest changes with which these seniors will lx faced are the new freedoms and responsibilities accompa- nying graduation. We will all go our separate ways, choosing our diversified paths. et. even at our 25th high school reunion in the year 2002, we will retain a part of VHS. And still, we will lx shades of blue. STUDENT INTERESTS nr,' Ii What Students Will Do For Money Money seemed to be important in the lives of all high school students. Because most students cannot constantly ask their parents for money, the only alternative is a part- time job. This year, seventh hour wasn’t quite the same, as many students left at 2:25 p.m. to go to work. Work permits were in great demand not only because of the money that could be earned during the hour, but also because they enabled students to avoid staying in school for seven long hours. With free hours gone, working was the only excusable way for YHS’ers to get out of school. For whatever reason students worked, for whatever job they had, they always looked forward to the weekly, bi- weekly, or monthly check. 1. Mace Weber is among the shoes at the Bowling Cardens. 2. Steve Horton enjoys his work at Kentucky Fried Chicken. 3. Cindy Squires pauses before she brings a customer of The Chestnut his order. 4 Dave Erchul, working at John s Standard, spots the Bohian photogra- pher 5. Priscilla Reid contemplates the tax on a Woolworths’ item 6. Cindy Farden, a clerk at Woolworths. seems to enjoy taking the customer’s money. 7. Karl Anderson finishes with a customer 8. Fun jobs aren’t always easy to come by. but Dave Lundberg seems to have found one. STUDENT JOBS 13 Candle Light Romance; Prom 1976 “Pieces of April was an appropriate theme for Prom 1976 as it took place very early in the season — April 2. For the first time, the dance was held at the Holiday Inn. Although the can- dle-lit surroundings sparked an atmosphere of sofistication, the elaborate decorations of past years were missed and, as a result, future Proms will once again be held in the school gym. Under the direction of Mrs. Brandt and sponsored by the junior class as sort of goingaway gift for the seniors, the girls spent four months of planning and hard work and close to $1,000 to make. THE formal event of the school year at VHS a success. Over 120 couples attended the three- hour dance and swayed to the music of Felix”. For most couples, a late dinner and a party or two after the dance completed the magic of the evening and brought Prom 1976 to a close. 1 Teachers can have fun at Prom too, as Mr. Munig displays 2. Dale seems to be telling an amusing story. 3 Couples enjoy the total atmosphere that is unique to Prom 4 Juniors, Norman Economy, Laurie Fjelstad, Barb Graham, and Bren- da Kochevar find Prom a success. 5 Steve Horton enjoys one of the many slow dances played by Fe- lix.” 7. Kristin Johnson andSteve Marcella are in a world of their own. 8. A group of Juniors and Seniors gath- er around a table at the Holi day Inn to relax and talk. PROM 15 VHS’ers Get Around Each week day between 8:00 and 8:30 a m. students are seen coming to school. How do they get there? The modes of transportation are as varied as the students themselves. Some students walk or ride their bikes, others take the bus, and still others drive their own cars. Because of a slightly different bus schedule this year, first hour classes were started at 8:30 rather than the previous time of 8:25 to enable bus students to make it to their first classes on time. Most stu- dents — whether they rode a bus or not — like this idea since it allowed them to sleep five min- utes later each morning. But transpotation is not only important as a means of getting to school and leaving again at 3:20 p.m. It is also essential for almost every extra-curricular activity. From traveling to an away football game to “cruising the main drag,” transportation is a necessity for most VHS’ers. The special care given a new car or the up-keep on a used van promote pride in each owner and contribute to make various modes of transporta- tion status symbols as well as necessities. 16 TRANSPORTATION JAlloween Halloween was a success this year. One week before Halloween, the school buzzed with talk of costumes and party plans. The most common costumes this year appeared to be the Raggedy Ann-Raggedy Andy type. However, animals, witches, ghouls, and other imaginative creatures abounded to break the monotony of school and to make Halloween a fun time for all. Good times were not only enjoyed by cos- tumed students, but also by the people attend- ing J.A. Lots of work was again a natural part of the J.A. experience. But students found that when they were with friends, work could be fun. Meeting on Monday and Wednesday evenings with radio broadcasts on Saturdays, Junior Achievement taught students about so- ciability as well as business. J.A. was only one of the many fun and interesting extra-curricu- lar activities students at VHS could explore. 1. Front Row: W.LaVigne, M. Novak, M. Glinsek, B Hendrickson, S. Pylkka, R. Culbert, S. Nelson. D. Os- mundson, D. Higgins, J Seaman 2nd Row: C. Swan- son, K Lisowski. D. Cebelinski, T Rooney. 2. Kelly Nelson takes a coffee break from the J. A. meet- ing. 3. J.A.ers busily start out a new season 4. Irene Isaacson is one of the many Raggedy Anns found in VHS on Halloween. MISCELLANEOUS 17 We’ve Got What It Takes Homecoming 1976, planned by the Student Council this year, was an interesting combina- tion of the old and the new. Streamers and murals were once again attached to the walls and ceilings of the main hall by Student Con- gress members and other energetic students. On Monday, the traditional search to find the hidden devil began, as did the float construc- tions. Tuesday, donned Walter Mitty Day,” witnessed the dressing up of students as they dreamed they would some day be. And for a new effect, many students dressed like their friends on Wednesday’s “Dress Alike Day,” while others participated in the annual egg toss contest. A sense of adventure pervaded the atmosphere on Thursday as sophomore and junior girls clashed with senior girls in a power puff football game in which the 0-0 score did little justice in describing the rough- ness of the game. Friday, Blue and White Day,” was highlighted by the coronation of Danita Tassi and Perry Lofquist. That evening brought the annual rat pack, paraded, and halftime presentation by the marching band. For the second year in a row, the class of ’78 was awarded first place for their “We Pan-da Win” float. And despite the snow and bitter cold, the Devils fulfilled the theme by scoring a resounding 19-0 victory over Chisholm to end an exciting Homecoming week. 18 HOMECOMING 1. Members of the Homecoming Royal Court Barb Gra- ham and Dave Vack. 2. 1976 Homecoming Candidates: Jan Johnson and Chuck Clausen. 3. Nominees for Homecoming Queen and King: Brenda Kochevar and Norman Economy. 4. 1976 fall Homecoming Queen and King Danita (Ticky) Tassi and Perry Lofquist. 5. Sue Pakkala was half of The Pillsburv Dough Girls , during Walter Mitty Day. 6. Snow and freezing temperatures couldn’t stop a deter- mined Blue Devil drive. 7. An intent Char Crowle is engrossed in watching the action of the first girls' football game at VHS 8. A bit of the regal splendor of the past was captured in the sparkle and warmth of the king’s crown HOMECOMING 19 Bye-Bye Birdie More than a touch of nostalgia was invoked in many members of the audience as they saw the story unfold about rock star Conrad Bird- ie, (Joe Dombeck), the girl he would give “one last kiss,” (Jill Baumgartner), and the man- ager, (Perry Loftquist), and the secretary, (Debby Cebelinski), who master-minded the record sales promotion. Lynn Vandervort and a host of other supporting characters added much humor to the musical. With months of rehearsals by the actors, work by the costumes and props crew, and practice by the pit or- chestra and lighting crew, much effort went into making the production a success. But the cast and behind-the-scenes people exper- ienced many good times as they worked to- gether towards their mutual goal. And the audience’s standing ovation assured the par- ticipants of the public’s appreciation. 20 MUSICAL 1. Heidi Skarp, after several dress rehearsals and two productions, no longer seems to mind being touched up by a member of the make-up committee. 2. The movements of the dancers reflect the effective choreography used in the musical 3. Mark Salo and Debby Cebelinski, with their fine acting talents, really get into the spirit of the chase scene. 4. Trying to persuade her steady” that Conrad Birdie means nothing to her. Jill Baumgartner embraces Jim Scipioni as the disbelieving character looks on 5. The spot light is on Perry Loftquist as he directs Mary Harrington, Kathy Hotchkiss, and Margaret Har- rington to sing “We Love You, Conrad” one more time. 6. Jill Baumgartner and Joe Dombeck rehearse the fina- le with other members of the cast. 7. As Debbie McKenzie reviews her lines, Tim Y’ack chuckles over the little-boy image he will portray. 8. Mr. Frandsen gives final instructions in the hectic minutes prior to the musicals opening. MUSICAL 21 Nights Are Forever With stars and moons suspended from a crepe paper ceiling, Turnabout’s theme, “Nights Are Forever,” was beautifully carried out. With inviting park benches and romantic music provided by “Felix,” no one would ever have guessed the mass hysteria that had tran- spired among the girls, one month before, as the annual dance approached, and they had to ask the boys to accompany them. Parties gen- erally preceded the dance — which lasted from eight to midnight — and dinner fol- lowed. Tri-Hi and Entre-Nous again spon- sored the event. The club members attempted to have the rules concerning who could attend the dance changed, but to no avail. That even- ing, however, no one seemed to mind as last- ing memories of “Nights Are Forever” were made. 1. A participant at Turnabout strikes an angelic pose for a special moment. 2. Nights are Forever: A popular theme from a popular song, sets the mood for the 1976 Turnabout. 3. Kim Huelskamp and Terri Tuomela lace up the hoop for the crepe paper decorations, which grace the gym during Turnabout. 22 TURN ABOUT Causing Trouble? At VHS, as in every school, there were prob- lems concerning illegal activities. Smoking in the bathrooms (as well as in the alley) and truancy were two of the largest problems. Al- though not much could be done about truancy except assigning detention and conferring with the parents, an attempt was made by the administration to combat smoking, which was especially bad in the girls' bathrooms. Mr. Ru- kavina met with the Student Congress to dis- cuss methods ranging from posting faculty members, to instilling a alarm. There was little actual vandalism this year, with the exception of a few broken windows and a stopped-up water fountain. But, there were several cases of firecrackers exploding in garbage cans and even lockers. And, as might be expected, there was quite a bit of drinking (despite the 19 year old law) which resulted in several suspensions from various athletic activities. 1. These unfortunate juniors are faced with fines for parking on the wrong side of 3rd Street. 2. Smoking in the alley at lunchtime and between classes is a favorite activity of some students. 3. A Bicentennial beer-drinking sign decorates a student’s locker. 4. This button reflects the attitude of many VHS students. ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES 23 Students Seek True Meaning While school work, sports, jobs, and parties occupied the interests of some students, others sought more substantial fulfillment through religious organizations. The various churches in the area provided a wide variety of youth group activities that encouraged young people to explore their faith. Campus Life, an inter- denominational teen organization, was again very active at VHS. The group stressed a bal- ance between the mental, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of a person in order to achieve a fuller, more meaningful life. The weekly meetings featured crazy stunts as well as seri- ous discussions of relevant topics. Activities during the year included Flamingo Football, where the boys had to play tackle football against the girls while holding up one leg, and the Mud Bowl where 130 kids ran relays in a field of mud. Virginia won the trophy for the Burger Bash this fall due to the efforts of Joe Dombeck, who ate 11 one-third pound ham- burgers. At Living End, Campus Life’s winter holiday, 30 Virginia students joined 1,000 oth- er young people at the Twin Cities’ Marriot Inn to ski, skate, shop, attend seminars, and listen to music groups. And last spring, 13 VHS’ers traveled to Wyoming on a high ad- venture trip in the Teton Mountains. Popular activities of other youth groups included sleigh rides, insight seminars, weekend re- treats with other churches, caroling, Bible studies, camping and canoe trips, social ser- vice projects, and youth church services. The church youth groups and Campus Life pro- vided Virginia students with a way to have fun while finding purpose and meaning at the same time. ]. Kristin Johnson, Sheri I.atvala, and Cliff Koski, members of Gethsemane's Hi-League. discuss plans for a youth church service 2. Virginia students await the start of Campus Life’s Mud Bowl. 3. Young people enjoy fellowship and songs provided by Joe Dombeck. 24 RELIGION Christmas: A Memorable Time The prospect of Christmas vacation was all that sustained many students throughout the late fall of '76. The days between December 17 and January 3 provided ample time to celebrate life with family, friends, and rela- tives. Earning money for gifts, baking holiday treats, and patronizing brightly-lit stores occu- pied the thoughts before Christmas. Caroling, Christmas programs, and parties were held during the holidays. Others spent their time outdoors skating, snowmobiling, sliding, play- ing hockey, or skiing at Lutsen, Spirit Moun- tain, or Giants Ridge. Still other students trav- eled with friends of families to other places to ring in the New Year with relatives or to es- cape the bitter cold of winter in Northern Minnesota. But regardless of what each person did over the holidays, everyone reluctantly returned to school with good memories of Christmas vacation. 1. The Nativity scene adds a little Christmas spirit to the Annex hall. 2. Dianne Beatty finds it harder to concentrate in French class as Noel nears. 3. Skiing at Duluth s Spirit Mountain was a favorite holi- day pastime for many VHS’ers. 4 Lights decorated the main drag during Christmas time. CHRISTMAS 25 Get Tough Big Blue Sno-Week seemed to be lacking this year in both snow and student participa- tion. But even without the snow sculp- tures and hall decorations, the Student Congress-sponsored activities continued. Wednesday was characterized by jerseys of all sorts and Blue Bibbon Day in which each girl received a ribbon during first hour with the stipulation that she would relinquish it to the first boy who made her talk. And in spite of sub-zero temperatures, a broomball game at Mill 40 took place that night with seniors coming out on top. On Thursday, hats were the rage, and Bevenge Day gave the girls an opportunity to weasle the boys out of their ribbons. Chris Larson, took 18 ribbons and Kim Lord acquired 13. Friday’s Blue and White Day was highlighted by the assembly planned this year by Julie Mauston and Scott Klein. The Pom Pon girls, majorettes, and cheerleaders all added their share of enthusiasm; VHS students entertained the audience with songs; and the coaches introduced their winter teams. Barb Graham and Steve Podpeskar were then crowned queen and king in the royal Virginia tradition, and the week's activi- ties culminated in a 11-0 hockey victory over Gilbert that night. 26 SNO-WEF.K 1 Members of the Sno-Week Royal Court Pam Fox and John Cieselman. 2. Nominees for Sno-Week King and Queen were Dave Vack and Jan Johnson. 3. Sno-Week Candidates were Brenda Kochevar and Pat Rodo- sevich. 4 1977’s Sno-Week Queen and King were Barb Graham and Steve Podpeskar. 5. Entertaining the VHS student body during the assembly is Joe Dombeck. 6. Although the night was cold. Matt Matosich and other stu- dents played two games of brooml� all. 7. Paul Niemi displays his mining hat during Sno-Week’s Hat Day. 8. Many Y'HS students wore jerseys on Jersey Day to make it the most popular day during Sno-Week. SNO-WEEK 27 Activities Vary At Noon Lunch hour, VHS students were seen just about anywhere. Many stu- dents left school to go home for lunch or to go cruising for a short while. Others chose to eat in the cafeteria. The cafeteria presented a pleasant at- mosphere with music piped in. The students had the choice of eating the cafeteria’s food or eating their moth- er’s lovingly prepared bag lunches. Malts could also be purchased. Many clubs held their meetings during lunch hour because of the problems that occured with student's schedules after school. Perhaps the most popu- lar spot lunch hour was the resource center. Mr. Rukavina supervised this area lunch hours to make sure the student body did not get too rowdy. The library held a capacity crowd and the volume of the room was no longer low. Nevertheless, whatever VHS students did lunch hour most of them wished the lunch hour was longer than 30 minutes. 1. VHS’ers found peace of the study hall relax- ing at lunchtime 2. The library is The place to go during noon hour. 3. Students munch out in the cafeteria 4. A thirty minute lunch hour ’ barely pro- vided enough time for students to attend club meetings in the old library. 28 NOONTIME High School Life: Hangouts And Dating “Hangouts. For some students it was Dave’s or Taco John’s. For others it was Poor Gary’s or the Hole in the Wall. And for still others it was Wayside or Midway Road. But for most people, the “Hangout” could be found just about anywhere in between. Like- wise, couples could be found everywhere. Many were seen at the movies and at such food places as Bridgeman’s and A W. But the others disappeared to their secluded spots, which were kept well-guarded secrets. 1. Diane Williams and Mike Skorich stop for a snack at the local A W restaurant. 2. Though new in town. Taco John s rapidly gained popularity and was THE place to stop after a game 3. Once again. Poor Gary’s turned out good hot pizzas on cold nights. 4. John Colosey and Sue Staupe were one of VHS’s couples frequently seen in the halls be- tween classes. HANGOUTS AND DATING 29 VHS’ers Enjoy Many Facets Of Entertainment Virginia students looked to various forms of entertainment to break the monotony of the school routine. Concerts in Duluth were al- ways well attended by VHS’ers. This year’s highlights included Kiss” and “Elvis Pres- ley. Many other students took part in the fall and winter humanities trips to the Minneapo- lis Institute of Art and the Guthrie Theater. These trips usually proved to be quite a cultur- al and a social experience for those involved. Still other students went to the state hockey tournaments in St. Paul for hockey action, shopping, and a good time. Weekend enter- tainment closer to home often included sports events and an occasional movie. For many, an evening was spent driving up and down and up and down the “drag. And while some were watching submarine races, others were at parties. But on week nights, students turned to their television sets, stereos, and best-sellers to derive a sense of satisfaction after the some- times monotonous school day. 1. Bob Martin catches a few pages of this best seller between classes. 2. The humanities class was really fired up for their trip to the Guthrie. 3. Biking seemed to be popular regardless of the weather 30 ENTERTAINMENT 1977’s Most Popular Entertainment Favorite T.V. Show: Charlie's Angels 31% Starsky and Hutch 18% Family 16% Happy Days 11% Rich Man, Poor Man 11% Welcome Back Kotter 6% Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman 5% Favorite Song Artist: Kiss Eagles Peter Frampton Wings Elton John Linda Ronstadt Favorite Album: Frampton Comes Alive Eagle’s Greatest Hits Kiss Destroyer Wings At The Speed of Sound America’s Greatest Hits 30% 24% 23% 12% 8% 3% 28% 27% 26% 10% 9% Favorite Book: Rich Man, Poor Man The Omen A Star Is Born The Flame and the Flower All the President’s Men Favorite Movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest The Pom-Pom Girls The Omen A Star Is Born Favorite Song: Blinded By the Light I’d Really Los e To See You Tonight Bohemian Rhapsody Silly Love Songs My Little Town Favorite Snack: 41% 27% 13% 12% 8% 33% 29% 25% 13% 44% 29% 12% 9% 6% Favorite Out-of-School Activity: Skiing 31% Biking 20% Snowmobiling 18% Bowling 11% Skating 9% Throwing Frisbees 8% Riding Skateboards 3% Many students chose to write in their favorites in the other’’ blank on the entertainment surveys. Some of the others in each of the first four categories included these answers. TV Show: Mash, Saturday Night Live, Song Artist: Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Album: Wings Over America, Eagles; Hotel California. Out-of-school Activity: Hunting. Pizzas 45% Submarines 14% French Fries 13% Hamburgers 11% Onion Rings 9% Ice Cream 8% Favorite Saturday Night Activity: Partying 57% Cruising 25% Attending School Athletic Events 9% Going to the Movies 5% Bowling 3% Others in the last five categories include the follow- ing answers B x k: Carrie, Helter Skelter, In Cold Blood, Roots, Movie The Enforcer, The Other Side of the Mountain, Song: Weekend in New England, Snack: Tacos, Saturday Night Activity: Parking. ENTERTAI ME. T 31 Many Fashions Seen At VHS In 1976-1977 The fashion parade for the 1976-1977 school year was led by leather boots accompa- nying gouchos and the longer length skirts and dresses. Handsomely tailored vests followed with blazers on top, often accented with scarves. The floppy cowlnecked sweater and the layered look were welcomed when the thermostats were lowered to 65 degrees. And bright down vests of the fall were replaced by more substantial (but just as bright) down jackets and ski suits in the winter. For the more casual look, pre-washed jeans, denim jackets, and bib overalls were again the big hits for both the guys and the gals, and jump- suits were seen at almost every informal gath- ering. Citizen band radios and songs about trucking jammed the air waves in their peak last summer, while the fads of tossing frisbees and riding skateboards rebounded from pre- vious years. 32 FASHIONS 9 1. Among the new styles this year, cowlnecked sweaters were one of the most popular at VHS. 2. “These boots are made for walkin'.” 3. Down vests added little warmth to the cold winter season. 4. Oversized glasses were quite popular during 1976-77 as Ix ri Snodgrass displays. 5. Many daring girls double pierced their ears this year. 6. Painters' pants added a change to the jeans scene for both boys and girls. 7. Farrah Fawcett Majors is a fad in herself, and her hairstyle is also popular. 8. T-shirts were seen in great abundance at VHS. especially among the boys. 9. Rippled crepe soles cushioned the hours spent walking through Roosevelt. FASHIONS 33 ACADEMICS Administration Provides Direction The controlling force behind any school is its administration, and VHS is no exception. As principal, Mr. Beulke’s responsibilities lied in directing school policies and coordinating student and faculty activities. Vice Principal Ruka- vina functioned primarily as disciplinar- ian. But according to him, Kids are well behaved again this year. Sophomores are the worst, as always, but next year ther- e’ll be another load in.” One significant measure taken by the administration this year was in lowering the thermostats. In an attempt to conserve energy during the winter pinch, temperatures in school were reduced to a chilly 65 degrees. Al- though less visible to the student body than either Mr. Beulke or Mr. Rukavina, the effects of decisions made by Super- intendent Krebsbach were felt by all. Together with the school board, Mr. Krebsbach made judgements concerning four-day school weeks, student trials, and other important topics affecting the lives of students and faculty members at VHS. The other people who perhaps had a more profound affect upon the students’ lives were Mr. Como and Mr. Kokal, the guidance counselors. The men mixed just the right amount of humor with sin- cere interest to make the counseling of- fice a very popular place at school. The counselors aided sophomores and juniors in registering for classes, they advised seniors in post-high school plans, and they seemed always ready to lend an ear to students with personal as well as school-related problems. 1. Confronted with the Student Council proposal to revamp the study hall. Principal Beulke discusses the problems involved 2- Vice-Principal Rukavina patrols the library during noon in an attempt to keep the noise level down to a low roar. 3. As secretary in the office. Mrs. Schumann is kept busy with phone calls and paper work 4. Superintendent Krebsbach maintains close contact w ith the sen- ior high office. 5. Mr. Como beams at the prospect of filling out another student transcript 6. As well as fulfilling his job as guidance counselor. Mr. Kokal steps in as an advisor for Student Council 7. After working as secretary in the guidance office for six long hours. Mrs. Thompson enjoys typing out the next day’s bulletin. It’s Still Academic: An Explanation School is not just studying for tests and doing home- work. It is also clubs, sports, and social involvement. But still, the main idea behind education is the concept of learning. This academic section is an attempt to illustrate the ways in which school challenges us to gain knowledge of ourselves and of the world of which we are a part. Learning By . . . ADMINISTRATION 37 Observing . . . 1. An observant Peter Starkovich challenges a teacher’s statement. 2. After watching the 19Tb Presi- dential debates, most VMS stu- dents decided that j eanuts were the shape of things to come. 3. While some students give mass media teacher Mr. Zavodnik their full attention, other stu- dents blithely ignore him 4 Jim Bingel and Karen Boril study confusing computer re- turns. Raymond Rciinick-Sltops. Junior ('lass Advisor Dennis Herger-Sho| s. Junior Class Advisor John Reste-Business. Senior Class Advisor Harrs Benlke-Principal 38 OBSKBVINC Analyzing . . . 1. Doc Stanaway explains the fine points of an equilateral triangle. 2. Fxamining a banana in band. Bill Cilness tries to decide if it is playable or edible 3. An intense Mr. Somero and Sal- ly Jones investigate the results of their dissection. 4 Sandy Klein mentally evaluates her answers to another hard so- cial studies test John Bicanich-lndustrial Arts Nancy Brandt-Social Sciences. Ju- nior Class Advisor Mona Burgher-Librarian. Tri Hi Robert Chopp-Industrial Arts ANALYZING 39 Practicing . . . 1. Practice does make perfect in nc- tehand as Cathy Nilsson and Denise Stocco discover. 2. Students practice their driving skills during six hours of behind the wheel training. 3. Striving to reach proficiency, Chris Larson spends time typing outside class. 4 Doreen Bergman explains the workings of her French horn. Wayne Christiansen-Spanish, A.F.S. Jamie Como-Counselor. National Honor Society Joseph Froehlingsdorf-Shops. Boy’s Swimming Wilber Geary-Music 40 PRACTICING Creating . . . 1. Art is the cat’s meow for Julie Rouse. 2. Pam Ide finished typing up the pieces of her macrame 3. Bob Martin and Jerry Seamen are busy with projects in their wood-working class. 4 The weaving class hung yet an- other impressive art display. 5. Student artistic graffitti attempts to brighten up the drab basement walls. Mary Harrington-Social Sciences. Sophomore Class Advisor LaVine Hurd-English, Entre Nous Richard Johnson-Resourse Center Douglas Johnson-Math. National Honor Society CREAT1NC 41 Experiencing . . . 1 Allison emanic experiences queass feelings as she dissects a deer’s lung 2 John Altobelli participates in an exciting class discussion •3 Teamwork is essential as Mike Peterson steadies his partener s welding project 4 A member of consumer foods anxiousls place's pizza in the oven Sheldon Johnvon-Science. Sophie more (Mass Adsisor kathv Koebcnsks-Social Science's. Student (iouncil (iar Kokal-Omnselor. Stude-nt (iouncil Julie- Kraut -Business. SeMiior C lass Advisor 42 EXPF.RIE ( :i (i Communicating . . . 1. Writing it all out can prove to be amusing as Jim Metzger dis- plays. 2. Facial expressions often times speak louder than words as Jan Johnson symbolizes. 3. Carol McClelland finds it is sometimes easier to talk with her hands. 4 Brad Somero usually manages to get his point across. Marianne Krause-Social Sciences. Entre Nous Ila Larsen-English. Junior Class Advisor Willard Miller- Social Sciences. National Honor Society Anne Moberg-Art, Tri Hi COMMUNICATINC 43 Teacher Feature Of the many different hobbies en- joyed by faculty members, Mr. Vitse’s is unique. He manages an 80 acre farm of approximately 15,000 trees near Cook. The farm consists of 50% Norway Pine, 25% White Spruce, and 25% mixture of other plants. He follows a plan designed by a state forester from Cook since the department of Natural Resources pays about two cents for each tree and two cents more if it was planted according to plan. This money does not even begin to cover the cost of running a tree farm, it is only and incentive to tree farmers. The state forester may inspect the farm at least once a year at any time and offer his advice. Mr. Vitse will add 4,000 more trees this spring, 1,000 of which he can plant on a good day. Only about one-half of the trees planted will sur- vive, but this is unavoidable due to mice, rabbits, deer, and insects. Tree management includes planting, cull- ing (thinning out the old and the sick- ly trees), harvesting, and replanting. Harvesting mature trees for lumber is hardly a money-making business, as it takes 75 years for a Norway Pine to mature. Since the growing season here is so short and the soil is so poor, however, tree farming suits this area well. And it is a gratifying hobby for Mr. Vitse in that he is helping to pro- vide a habitat for many animals, a recreational area for people, and a continuous supply of a very precious resource. While on a canoe trip along the Canadian border in 1968, Mr. Zavod- nik and members of his party made quite a significant anthropological find. A single bone protruding from a gravel bed by his camp caught the party's attention. After careful dig- ging, several leg bones, two back bones, and skulls were unearthed. The bones were later shipped to the University of Minnesota where they have been dated at possibly more than 10,000 years old. Further studies have since been made at the original site and they have resulted in new theories on the origin of early man in Minnesota. Besides the continuing education which students daily provide teach- ers, many faculty members continue in their formal education after under- graduate school in college. Such is the case for Mr. Slater who, in possession of a master’s degree, will pursue a doctorate of English degree at the University of Minnesota next year. The students, of course, will miss his uniquely humorous and open ap- proach to humanities and American Literature. And Mr. Slater concedes that he will miss his students. But with no definite ideas as to post-de- gree plans, Mr. Slater and VHS must wait to see what the future holds in store. Tom Moeller-English, NHS, PER, Boys’ Basketball Teresa Moroni-Health George Munig-Social Sciences, Senior Class Advisor JoAnne Musich-Home Ec, FHS 44 TEACHER FEATURE Teacher Feature With a myriad of newspaper sports photos and clippings arranged in a collage behind his desk, Tony Turk reveals a passion that is surpassed only by his love for English. He is irrefutably VHS’s number one sports fan, and his blue down jacket with matching blue and white Virginia cap are familiar sights at most athle- tic events. When he was asked about student and adult participation in VHS sports, he replied: “People in the sports should be congratulated for participating, but they can also make a further effort to obey the rules set down by the school and their coaches. There are a lot of kids who do give 100% to their sport. These are the ones I admire and look up to as an example. I think sports do offer a lot of discipline and character molding for those who take advantage of them, and, as a result, they have be- come better people. As far as the community and other students are concerned, they have had a past his- tory of being hypocritical. That is, they will support only the winners and knock the losers, not realizing that the purpose of a sport is to build a better person and not necessarily a better record. Mr. Turk also re- sponded to the question of how more enthusiasm for sports could be engen- dered by saying: “Right now, we are offering our students too much and, therefore, spreading out thin student body even more thinly. They have too many choices to make and, as a result, become frustrated and make no choice at all. What we should do is cut back on some of our sports and extracurricular activities, and maybe stress a strong intramural program for the whole school. We offer too much and very little of it is appreciated, except by the few.” For years now, Mr. Sevick has es- poused his idea of a “dome on the Range.” Although some students chuckle as they consider the astro- nomical problems involved, Mr. Sev- cik quotes the words of Stanley Ar- nold, a professional problem solver. who once said, “Every problem con- tains within itself the seeds of its own solution. The main reason for en- compassing Virginia in a dome, ac- cording to Mr. Sevcik, is to control the climate. In this way, the money saved on fuel and insulation bills would be much greater than the cost of constructing such a dome. The ap- paratus, made out of non-shattering plexi-glass, would be constructed out of various pieces so that each family would have control over their own panel to regulate rain and sunshine over their own yard. But the entire atmosphere under the dome would be computer-controlled for optimum wind speed and temperature. Who knows? With today’s technological advances and with the worsening fuel situation, Mr. Sevcik’s dream may come true, and Virginia might be the first to boast of a “dome on the Range.” Roger Nelson-Health, Wrestling Willard Nelson-Business, Student Council Roland Pastika-Science. Cross Country, Junior Class Advisor Patricia Proznik-English. French. AFS TEACHER FEATl'RE 45 Questioning . . . 1 Debbie Hovi strains to remem- ber the answer in senior social studies class. 2 Lance Green questions the choice of Snow Week pins. 3. Mike Thayer and Beth Schmitke want to hear their instructions one more time from Mr. Vukmanish. Virginia Rantala-Phys. Ed.. Letterwomen’s, Girls' swimming Frank Rukavina-Social Sciences. Student Council Harold Schmitke-Science, Sophomore Class Advisor Francis Sevcik-Math, Junior Class Advisor 46 QUESTIONINC Researching . . . 1. Mrs. Burgher assists Robin Both well in checking out research materials. 2. Brian Remer prepares argu- ments for his debate in current affairs. 3. Scott Larson finds an interesting magazine article to read. 4 One of the few who actually study in the library, Kim Jones is deep in concentration. 5. Sally Jones prepares to hand in her research paper in Senior So- cial Studies. Wayne Slater-English, Senior Class Advisor, NFL William Somero-Science, Senior Class Advisor Robert Sorci-Indust rial Arts Bruce Stanaway- Math. Sophomore Class Advisor RESEARCH INC 47 Experimenting . . . 1. Brian Kohlase tests his trail pro- gram out on the computer. 2. Miss Moberg explains the many different techniques artists can experiment with. 3. Experiments play an important part in the study of physics. Norman Stockey-Shops. Senior Class Advisor Darrel Swenson-English. NFL. Speech, Debate Corinne Thompson- Secretary Anthony Turk-English, Speech 48 EXPERIMENTINC Working . . . 1. Awaiting the next person in line, Pam Cavers prepares to ring up the cost of the lunch. 2. Rohian photographer Greg Hov- ey works out yet another senior math problem for classmate Barry Pardus. 3. Officer helper Mike Swensen pauses amidst his duties to study a teacher s notice. 4 Dawn Skalko gazes with bore- dom out the office door as she has already completed all the er- rands. Jerome Vitse-Social Sci- ences, Sophomore Class Advisor Jacquelyn Witty-Phys. Ed., Letterwomen’s, Volleyball Anthony Zavadnik- English. Star of the North, Rohian Faculty Not Pictured: Ms. Beck. Mr Dunlop, Mr. Sauve, Mr Frand- sen, Mr Haege, Ms. Hanneman, Mr. Haraden, Ms. Hautaia, Mr. Hurd, Mr Kesanen. Mr Knoll, Ms. Mauston, Ms. Olson, Mr. Olson, Ms. Orsak, Mr. Perushek, Mr Rose. Mr. Ruthenbeck, Mr. Strong, Mr. F. Swensen. Mr. Vukmanich. WORKINC 49 ' Virginia Golfers; State Co-Champions “Fantastic describes the season for the Blue Devil golf team. With a lot of hard practice and under the direction of coaches Dave Crockett and Richie Olson, the golfers ended the season with an impressive record. Often competing against ten other golf teams at a time, the Blue Devils won the Forest Lake and the Grand Rapids Invitationals. The team pro- gressed to win the Region 7 Tourna- ment and finally, to become State Co- Champions. Richie Peterson complet- ed the roster of victories by capturing the title of Individual State Champi- on. 1 I) Vack M Steinbauer. M Lease. It Peter- son. M. Viezbicke 2 Practice makes perfect, as Mark Steinbauer demonstrates. 3 Brian Kolhase watches as Craig Polski chips onto the green 4 Getting out of the sand trap ap|x ars quite easy for Dave Vack. 52 GOLF 4 Baseball Team Defeats Eveleth With an over-all record of less than half as many wins as losses, the Virginia baseball team failed to realize the expectations held at the start of the season. However, the team did succeed to defeat Chisholm, Two Harbors, Biwabik, Ml. Iron, and Eveleth. Coach Cary Kokal attributed a large share of the team’s hits to second baseman Steve Miettunen 1 Front Row: P Calaski. IV 1aki. B Wil- liford. T. Lucarelli. J Braun. B Judnick 2nd Row: P Pardus. S Roskoski. 1 Wilsev. 1 Skorich. J Oakman. I) Jm l- son. J Suhadolc 3rd Row: G. Kokal. I) Tamte. M Aronen. S. Miettunen. J lleikkila. M. Anderson. F Shusterich. T Clark 2 Hoping for a hit, Jim Oakman swings 3. The catching of Steve Roskoski hel|)ed the hasehall team along 4 Dan Joelson awaits the pitch BASF BA 1.1. S3 Freddies Flyers Although small in number, the boys’ track team placed well in all meets with good performances coming from Joe Begich, Bob Norri, Pat Radosevich, and Chuck Clausen. Outstanding individuals were Jody Olson, Bill Hafdahl, and Steve Marcella, with both Steve Marcella and Jody Olson breaking the previous school recod for the 440 dash. Next season’s team captain Pat Radosevich, will hopefully lead the team to an even more successful season. 1. Good position is exhibited by Jeff McMillian as he glides over the high jump bar 2. Front Row: B. Haavisto, R Puakula. C Clausen. D Collie. P Frahoni. I) Boril. D Lustig Row 2: D. Higgins. Mr Pas- tika. B, Norri, J Begich.J. Olson. B Haf- dahl. S. Marcella. P Radosevich. M. Saarela. J Richards. Mr Swenson 3 Joe Begich strides to the finish 4 Hurdling is Jeff Richards special skill 54 BOYS’ TRACK Track Team Faces Many Hurdles Despite dedication and long hours of practice, the Blue Devils girls’ track team could not quite come up with a winning season. The girls won only one meet and lost four. However, they did man- age to place third in Sub-Regions, but then lost out in Regions. Coach Mary Hanneman, stressing the im- portance of practice, had the girls run for two hours after school each day. But the tracksters felt that the hard work was worth it. They en- joyed being a part of the team and of the competition at the various meets. 4 Front Row: L. Saarela. S. Pakkola. P Ide, C. Crowle, R Branville. J Mesich. M. Novak, M. Mattson, J. Olson. I. Mili- tich 2nd Row: A. Nemanic. J Olson. C Milbridge. B Hauranen, S. Erchul, M Andrews. J Maroste. K New son. S Ke- tola. B Filter. S. Okerstrom. 3rd Row: P Robillard. K Woodward. S. Klein. C. Pederson, S. Latvala, P. Omarzu, C Ko- vich. J. Underhill, T. Chida. M. Mattson. C. Kokal. J Baumgartner. K Stowe. K Kangas. 1 Tracksters ready to overcome hurdles 2. Racing to han off the baton. Mary Ann Novak realizes the importance of team cooperation. 3. Melody Mattson jumps to new heights. GIRLS TRACK 55 Tennis Makes A Racket Winning the IRC Crown for the 3rd year in a row, the 1976 boys’ Tennis Team, coached by Dan Sunberg, had yet another successful season. Steve Otis capped off his high school tennis career by winning the Region 7 Singles Title. Together, Jim Scipioni and Gary Flaim won the Doubles Title. With five lettermen returning next year, another outstanding season is expected. 1 Jim Scipioni seems to be enjoying his match. 2. Concentration can be seen in Gary Flaim's face. 3. Ace” puts all he’s got into this vol- ley as Tom Marcella watches 4 Front Row: M. Ferkul. P Edelstein. J Johnson, G. Flaim Row 2: T Holmes. J. Scipioni. S. Otis. T Mar- cella. S. Stupca. 56 GOLF Young Racketeers The girls’ tennis team won only two of the ten meets in which they participat- ed. Tri-captains Sheila Robinson, Renee Otis, and SuePakkala were great assets to the team, and six girls lettered during the season. Sheila, who placed in third in State last year, again qualified for state competition. But she had to decline at the last minute because of a broken wrist she sustained in the girls’ football game during Homecoming. “The team is young,” one member explained. We’re training hard and learning fast.’’ 1 Front Row: S Pakkala, C. Milbridge, VI. Edel- stein Row 2: C. Robinson. R. Otis. K Norman, C. Pederson. 2. Displaying winning form. Sheila Robinson takes part in her favorite sport GIRLS’ TENNIS 57 Off And Running With a very small number of mem- bers, the cross-country team exper- ienced a relatively uneventful season. Dan Mietenen, who served as this year's captain, will be suceeded next year by Joe Begich and Mark Johnson. Although the team placed an unimpressive tenth among the 16 teams participating in Re- gions, Brian Havisto finished in Sixth place. His efforts highlighted the cross- country season and brought him the most valuable player award. But with determination exhibited by all mem- bers, every person on the team received a letter. 1. A handshake symbolizes sportsmanship be- tween winner and loser. 2. Front Row: M. Johnson. B. Aronen. J. Begich. R Paakala Row 2: S. Peterson. D Miettunen. B. Haavisto. R Pastika. 58 CROSS-COUNTRY Skill + Potential = Better Season Next Fall Teamwork seemed to have been the essential ingredient missing in this year’s “A squad volleyball team Al- though the team exhibited much skill and potential, the memlrers were un- able to work together in order to make a unified team effort Another problem befalling the volleyball team was inexperience. Co-captains Merri Harjamki and Lisa Hansen were the only returning seniors This lack of teamwork and inexperience resulted in an upsetting overall record of 0 wins and 14 losses However. Coach Jackie Witty and returning under- classmenplan to develop the team s potential in order to have a more pro- ductive season next fall 1. Front Row: M. Harjamaki, L Hansen, Row 2: T. Salo, B. Haurunen. S. Oker- strom Row 3: M. Scheile, J Witty, C. Nevius, P. Omarzu. P. Peterson. S. Er- chul, J. McMillion. 2. Sally Okerstroin waits for the serve. 3. Spiking the ball requires much skill as Beth Haurunen displays. 5� YOl.I.nRU.I. Achievements Not Meaesured By Record Alone After posting a 3-1 record in the IRC during the first half of the season, the Virginia Blue- Devils started to get into quarterback trouble, using up four quarterbacks in as many weeks. However, there were several outstanding players on the team including: Chuck Clausen, who broke Ray Buria's old rushing record; Pat Rado- sevich, who prompted spirit as team captain; Glen Babaricki, who won this vears Savage Award for the most number of tackles. The team played very well together and had a good season, even though their final record of -4 wins. 5 losses, didn’t show it. After all, achievement cannot be measured merely by a win-loss record. 60 FOOTBALL 1 Chuck Clausen is brought down l a Chisholm Blue Streak 2 Larry Milbridge hauls in the ball for a twenty yard gain 3. Chuck Clausen plows through the Nibbing line for a sizeable game 4 The team and Coach flaege look on hoping for a touchdown 5 Front Row: I) Lind. J Killola. l Wilsex.D Byron. T Marcella P Radosevich, M Longer J Cuffe M sk« r ich. 1 Saarela Row 2: I) Vack. I) Koski. S Hyronen. B Hendrikson. R Peterson. N. Economy. C Clausen. S Podpeskar, J Gieselman. M Muhich. D. Bergman Row 3: J Thompson. I) Boitz, C Ritacco. J Winkler. J Weir, S Owens. J Nemanic. J V ranicar. B Norri, G. Babiracki. C. Johnson. T Richardson. F Fabish. A. Haege 6 Teamwork is portraxed In the Devils at a game awax from home. 7 Dave Koski. Scott Hyvonen. (ilen Babiracki team up for a great defensive game 8. Tom Richardson xx hips a pass. FOOTBALL 61 Victorious Again The Virginia girl swimmers exper- ienced an outstanding season as they won all thirteen of their meets. With enthusiasm from captains Robin Bran- ville and Sue Staupe and with the en- couragement of swimming coach Vir- ginia Rantala and diving coach George Brandt, the girls won the Taconite Invi- tational and the IRC Championship meets. The team was victorious in the Region VII AA meet, and twelve girls qualified for State in seven different events. With Robin Branville placing eleventh in 550 meter freestyle, she was chosen the most valuable player of a very talented swimming team 1. Three Virginia swimmers await the starting gun at a home meet. 2 Kathy Fleming executes a flawless pike dive. 3. Tension mounts in Pam Schaefbauer as she swims to the finish. 4 Colleen Carlson concentrates on her winning. 5. Front Row: T Ofstad, L. Fox. P Hake B Sundberg. L. Munig, M Clark, L. Moore. Row 2: Mrs Rantala. P Krog. C. Carlson, J. Plusk- wik, C. Carlson Row 3: R Branville. K Flem- ing, S. Staupe, P. Schaefbauer. M McClelland. L. Dummer, C. McClelland. 62 CIRLS SWIMMING 10,000 Yards Per Night Long hours of determination and prac- tice paid off as the boy swimmers emerged from the pool victorious at almost all the meets in which they participated. Coach Joe Froelingsdorf, with assistance from As- sistant Coach Curry and Manager Karen Colosey, insisted upon the daily sprints and endless laps which averaged five or six miles. The eighteen member team chose co-captains Perry Lofquist and Barry Par- dus to provide encouragement. And for their last home meet, the swimmers en- joyed a pep assembly held at the end of seventh hour to demonstrate the school’s support and appreciation for the team’s hard work. 1. Stan Peterson strokes to another victory. 2. Todd Nelson shouts encouragement to his team- mate 3. Front Row: T. Manso. W. Tiwald. D Buvarp. P Loftquist, B Pardus. Row 2: M. Salo, B. Somero, B Lawrence, S Peterson. T. Nelson. Row 3: K. Curry. J. Froelingsdorf. J Colosey. 4 Captain Perry Loftquist and Coach Joe Froelings- dorf confer before a swim meet. BOYS' SWIMMING 63 Individuals Placed High Gymnastics, a sport in which few Range Cities compete, builds agility and coordination in the girls that participate. Miss Hanneman, with the help of Mrs. Witty, coached the squad in the four areas of competition: the horse, the bal- ance beam, the uneven parallel bars, and the floor. Although the team as a whole did not win any meets, many girls placed high in individual competition. 1 Fronl Row: M. Hanneman, L. Anderson. J. Fleming. M. Anderson. J Tromberg, J Witty. Row 2: K Koebensky. K. Woodward, M. Stocco, M. Novak. J. Stockey, M. Fleming. K Peplenjak. M. Mattson. L. Madden. Row 3: J Dostal, S. Pylkka, C. Dostal, C. Lesssar 2. Melody Mattson is practicing to be another Nadia (Comaneci. 3. Sheryl Pylkka goes into a back straddle for floor exercises. 4 Mrs. Witty and Kathy Koebensky help Mary Fleming to do an aerial. 64 GYMNASTICS Girls Work Hard Under New Coach Hard work consisting of practices which averaged two hours each day after school and sometimes on the week- ends, proved to be rewarding as the girls’ basketball team turned out a very good seasonal record. The “A” squad, composed of eight girls, won a majority of the games in which they played. And the team members found working under their new coach Jerry Giru a challenge. 1. Virginia teammates hope that the ball will fall into the net. 2. Front Row: C. Repish, S Robinson. R Bran- ville, R. Halunen. S. Milbridge, M. Harrjumaki. A. Nemanic. Row 2: J. Giru. M. Mattson. S. Okerstrom, L. Dummer, C. Pederson, P Peter- son, K. Stowe, S. Pakkala. 3. Virginia s Sheila Robinson goes in for a lay-up. 4. Dribbling the ball with ease, Robin Branville heads down the court for a basket GIRLS' BASKETBALL 65 Priorities Placed On Good Attitudes Lacking in height and experience, the young basketball team ran into some difficul- ties this season. In many games, the team led a close race in the first half only to lose momen- tum during the second half of the game. The team was also beset by several mishaps includ- ing a knee injury sustained by senior Randy Rosandich at the start of the season and a concussion suffered by sophomore Jeff Maus- ton during a home game against Proctor. But morale boosting captains Mike Jula and Randy Rosandich aided Coach Tom Moeller in suc- cessfully producing a team with priorities giv- en to attitudes and accomplishments more sig- nificant than a winning record. 66 BOYS' BASKETBALL 1. Besting up for more action, members of the basket- ball team watch as the players attempt to even up the score. 2. Mitch Aronen tries to pass the ball while being jostled by his opponents. 3. Front Row: T. Olson, T Pauletti, J. Mauston, J Aronen. M. Aronen. G. Flaim Row 2: T Moeller. J Begich, D. Gunderson. S. Owens, D. Simonson, P Gazelka, M. Jula, P Pardus. S. Ostman. S. Plevell. 4. Paul Pardus leaps up to add two more points to the scoreboard. 5. Stretching out to make a basket. Paul Cazelka shows good form. 6. Virginia's defense attempts to gain control of the ball. 7. Randy Rosandich shadows the opposition in an effort to stop his opponent from scoring. 8. The basketball team received sideline commands from Coach Moeller. BOYS BASKETBALL 67 Members Take First In IRC A rather young wrestling team exper- ienced a disappointing record of two wins, one tie, and nine losses. But Coaches Roger Nelson and Dave Crock- ett, as well as senior co-captains Chuck Petinelli and Mike Thayer, continued to lend support to the team. The encour- agement paid off as Mike Thayer re- ceived a first place in the 145-pound class at the IRC, and Bob Norri captured the heavyweight title to lead the team to an overall 2nd place standing. 1. Bob Norri psyches out his opponents with his fluffed up hair. 2. Mike Thayer challenges his opponent to make the first move. 3. Front Row: R Halunen. D. Williams. C. Pet� tinelli. S. Crockett. L. Greene. D. Lind. Row 2: R. Nelson. B. Crockett. M Thayer. P Pettinelli. J. Vranicar, M. Skorich. B. Norri. 68 WRESTLING Near Perfect Season Again Confidence was the name of the game for the boy curlers this year, and it was well merited as the team experienced a near- perfect season. “The only team that gave us problems was Hibbing,” Coach Kaminen explained. Craig Polski, as captain of the team and the most valuable player, led the “A” squad, consisting of one sophomore and the rest seniors, to numerous victories. This year, the girls’ curling team was again a separate entity, and they did a commend- able job in curling against more exper- ienced teams. 1. Front Row: C. Polski, J. Eillola, G. Hovey, D. Sundberg. Row 2: G. Kaminen, P. Thorton, P. Ri- ley, T. Sullivan, J. Anderson. S. Skaudis, J. Weir. 2. Craig Polski lets fly with another rock. 3. Greg Hovey sweeps in for some more points. 4 Front Row: J. Isaacson, A Beste. N. Bird. Row 2: B. Anderson, S. Anderson, L. Gustafson, D. Carr, G. Kaminen. CURLING 69 Fans’ Encouragement Aids Hockey Team The hockey team experienced some nice surprises as well as some disappointments as they lost a few more games than they won. Team captain, Peter Finnegan, was out of commission the first day of practice with a broken knee cap. But Coaches Dave Hen- drickson and Bruce Stanaway kept up individ- ual performance while the crowds kept team morale high, and Peter was able to play after Christmas vacation. The team shut out Gilbert in the Sno-Week game, and they won a close but resounding victory over top-ranked Inter- national Falls to highlight the hockey season. 4 70 HOCKEY 1. Virginia defends the net as Greenway gets one more shot off before the period ends. 2. Steve Podpeskar makes another one of his great saves. 3. Todd Skorseth deflects the puck from the net 4. “The thrill of victory is felt with the winning goal. 5. Front Row: T. Skorseth. P Finnegan. M Muhich, S. Podpeskar. B Hendrickson. R. Peterson. R Spoiar. Row 2: D. Hendrickson. P. Gentilini. P Radosevich, B Thayer, T. Otis, J. Pellitier. J. Finnegan, T. Lucarelli, J. LeMay Row 3: M. Steinbauer. J Scipioni. T Norman, G. Babiraki, M. Muhich, B. Stanaway. 6. Chuck Clausen awaits the puck 7. A Virginia player skates in for another goal. 8. The team is excited and ready to go after a quick pep talk from Coach Hendrickon. HOCKEY 71 The Very Best Head Toward State Only the very best of the high school ath- letes make it to state competition, and Virgin- ia has been well represented in the past year by both boys and girls striving for perfection of a skill. Members of the girls’ swimming team traveled to state where they finished 13th and 14th in relays. Senior Robin Bran- ville finished 11th in the 500 yard freestyle, and junior Cathy Carlson placed 11th in the 100 yard freestyle. Boys’ swimming this year promises to head for state. With last year’s state participant, Dan Buvarp, and other fine swimmers such as Stan Peterson, Perry Lof- quist, and the 200 yard medley relay team, at least several members will be representing VHS at the state meet. A very skilled boys’ curling team, running neck and neck with top-ranked Hibbing, will undoubtedly im- prove on last year’s 3rd place in state, and Skip Craig Polski will be sent to competition for the fourth year in a row. Another team destined to make it to state this spring is boys’ golf. With Virginia’s Rich Peterson winning the individ- ual state championship last spring and with the four-man golf team being named state co- champions, it is certain that VHS will once again be proudly represented by these out- standing athletes. 1. Front Row: M. Viezbicke, M. Leese. Row 2: R Olson. M. Steinbauer. R Peterson, D. Crockett. 2. C. Polski. J. Eillola. G. Hovey, D Snndberg, G. Ka- minen. 3. Both Cathy Carlson and Robin Branville finished 11th in state in their individual races. 4. A modest Richy Peterson can’t supress a grin of pure satisfaction, 72 STATE NORTHWESTERN Banco Meet Grand Rapids Invitational Cloquet Invitational Mt. Iron Invitational Babbitt Invitational Sub-Sectionals GIRLS' TRACK kj BOYS' TRACK Meet Mt. Iron Hibbing Invitational Cloquet Invitational Doc Savage Grand Rapids Invitational IRC Meet Sub-Regions 2 Teams 13 Teams 11 Teams 14 Teams 13 Teams 9 Teams 4 Teams GOLF Tournament Swan Lake Invitational 1st — Forest Lake Invitational 1st — Grand Rapids Invitational 1st — Ely Invitational 3rd — Hibbing Invitational 2nd — Eveleth Invitational 3rd — Cook Invitational 5th — IRC Tournament 1st — Babbitt Invitational 3rd — Hoyt Lakes Invitational 1st — Region Tournament 1st — State Tournament Co-C 26 Teams 7 Teams 7 Teams 7 Teams The Year’s Scoreboard Results 13 Teanij|g 6 Teams 3 Teams 3 Teams 4 Teams VOLLEYBALL Gilbert Hibbing Greenway Tower Soudan Aurora-Hoyt Lakes Greenway Biwabik Aurora-Hoyt Lakes Grand Rapids Eveleth International Falls Hibbing Mt. Iron Proctor Denfeld BOYS’ SWIMMING VHS Opponent 56 Babbit 29 56 Chisholm 26 42 International Falls 38 58 Ely 22 50 Aurora-Hoyt Lakes 33 22 Nashwauk-Keewatin 10 56 Biwabik 27 66 Grand Rapids 18 50 International Falls 33 59 Chisholm 24 36 Hibbing 46 35 Apple Valley 48 45 Eveleth 38 27 Hibbing 56 SCORFBOARD 7.1 BASEBALL GIRLS CURLING Results Won Won Lost Lost Lost VHS Opponent 2 2 Biwabik,, Gilbert 1 7 0 Tower-Soudan 3 1 International Falls 15 0 Grand Rapids 13 3 Ely i� 8 4 Superior 5 4 Mt. Iron 1 2 Aurora-Hoyt Lakes 0 2 Greenway 5 9 Eveleth 5 5 Chisholm 3 2 Babbitt 3 7 Aurora-Hoyt Lakes 9 , 2 Greenway 8 6 0 Two Harbors Proctor 2 7 FOOTBALL VHS Opponent 43 Ely 7 13 Hivving 16 22 Greenway 19 0 Moorhead 35 38 Aurora-Hoyt Lakes 0 12 International Falls 19 39 Chisholm 6 0 Grand Rapids 32 6 Eveleth 35 GIRLS’ SWIMMING Opponent Aurora-Hoyt Lakes 63 Two Harbors 24 Hibbing 24 Blake 30 Ely Biwabik 142 Mpls. South West 75 Cloquet 33 Grand Rapids 68 Chisholm Green way 121 Golden Valley 37 Babbitt 23 Eveleth 31 International Falls 35 IRC Champions Regions Champions BOYS BASKETBALL VHS Opponent 44 Denfeld 55 65 Ely 86 49 Grand Rapids 100 33 Hibbing 86 50 Greenway 49 88 Gilbert 50 52 Chisholm 75 63 Buhl 77 47 Ely 79 53 Aurora-Hoyt Lakes 73 56 Tower-Soudan 68 45 International Falls 89 55 (ihisholm 81 73 Babbitt 78 35 Grand Rapids 71 53 Mt. Iron 83 62 Proctor 59 59 Aurora-Hoyt Lakes [pi 77 wFT GIRLS' TENNIS VHS Opponent 2 Eveleth 3 2 Gilbert 3 2 Hibbing 3 1 Little Falls 4 1 Greenw'ay 4 5 Nashwauk-Keewatin 0 3 Ely 2 Grand Rapids 1 Aurora-Hoyt Lakes 2 2 Eveleth 3 GYMNASTICS VHS Opponent 39.30 Grand Rapids 71.55 46.05 Mt. Iron 46.05 53.05 Aurora-Hoyt Lakes 60.37 63.45 Cloquet 68.85 61.15 Babbitt 68.00 71.50 Cloquet 84.40 Placed 3rd in both Virginia and Grand Rapids Triangulars GIRLS’ BASKETBALL VHS Opponent 49 Tower-Soudan 27 31 Gilbert 33 48 International Falls 38 42 Greenway 32 48 Aurora-Hoyt Lakes 27 64 Eveleth 37 38 Two Harbors 8 49 Grand Rapids 19 32 Hibbing 53 11 Proctor 46 25 Hibbing 35 46 Greenway 20 67 Eveleth 62 32 Hibbing 53 HOCKEY VHS Opponent 10 Duluth Central 0 2 Hibbing 4 Eveleth 11 Chisholm 3 Hopkins 1 Grand Rapi 6 International 2 Cloquet 0 Greenway 5 Aurora-Hoyt Lakes 1 BabB 5? S 11 Ely 3 Aurora- Hovt 11 Gilbert 0 Grand Rapids Greenway International Falls Babbitt Hibbing Eveleth £ BOYS' TENNIS ■ mW bs Opponent Eveleth 0 Gilbert 1 Hibbing 2 Ely 0 Greenway 0 Nashwauk-Keewatin 0 Hibbing 2 Ely 1 Grand Rapids 0 Eveleth 1 St Cloud Apollo 4 turora-Hoyt Lakes 0 IRQ Champions -Section Champions ection Runner-Ups .JL CLASSES Class Of Seventy-Nine Sophomore Class Officers: Holly Hejda, Treasurer; Mary Fleming, Secretary Rhonda Olson, Vice President; Mary Harrington, President Like all things, being a sophomore has advantages along with disadvan- tages. Being the youngest is not al- ways easy since the juniors and sen- iors have already been through it, and take advantage of the situation by bossing the sophomores around and leaving them with the “dirty work.” Adjusting to the building, teachers, and the new responsibilities is not al- ways easy; neither is waiting for an extra hour to eat lunch. There are some advantages, too. Sophomores have an opportunity to work on the class float, join all sorts of different clubs, and elect to take various classes. For the first time sophomores are able to attend a formal dance: Turnabout. Perhaps the most impor- tant advantage lies in getting to know the older juniors and seniors in many of their classes. Sheryl Aho Terri Aho Darin Anderson Jay Anderson Kimberly Anderson Mark Anderson Gregory Andrews Joseph Andrick Lucille Andrezejczyk Carol Aronen Gary Bachman John Bartoletti Susan Basso Doreen Bergman Judith Binge! Teresa Blaeser Jeffrey Bodovinitz Steven Boitz 78 SOPHOMORES Claire Bouska Bradley Boutto Joni Burnett Shelly Byrne Daniel Byron Ed Cammeron Dawn Carey Colleen Carlson Kathleen Carlson Mary Carney Cari Chopp Grady Clark Bruce Corradi Steven Crockett Michael Crowle Mary Cunningham Patrick Curry Kevin Custard Ronald Dean Michael Dompierre Mary Dyer Jean Economy Paul Edelstein Brian Elg Lori Elioff Howard Emery Michael Esala Wendy Farden John Finnegan Diane Fjelstad Greg Flaim Mary Fleming Sophomore Corrine Little enjoys her role as a VHS majorette SOPHOMORES 79 Joanne Flood Farley Fox Susan Friesen Glenn Gamer Steven Gamer Joyce Garcia Brian Gazelka Brian Geary Thomas Geiselman Paul Gentilini Gail Gilbertson Steven Gobats Classes aren t always all work as Clen Gamer and Mary Fleming display. John Gordon Candice Gordon Kathy Groebner Brett Haavisto Brian Haavisto Douglas Haines Robert Halunen Paula Hanela Karen Hanson Traci Hanson Mary Harrington James Haugen Susan Hautala Holly Hejda Lori Hendrickson 80 SOPHOMORES Bret Hestatune Kimberly Higgins Richard Higgins James Hildreth Mark Hill Becky Hinkel Oswald Hoffman Barbara Holm Mary Holmes Suzanne Honkanen Cail Huelskamp Gregory Jauhola Russell Jauhola Eric Johnson James Johnson Jody Johnson Junk Food Junkies A craze which has developed over the years, eating junk food, reached almost frenzied propor- tions during the year. Every noon and afternoon, scores of Roosevelt students raced to Pic ‘N’ Pay to spend their life savings on chips, pop, licorice sticks, sun- flower seeds, wackey wafers, candy bars, and numerous other “delicacies. The junk food craze is reflected in the students’ favor- ite eating spots: Bridgeman’s, Dave’s Pizza, Taco John’s, and Hardee’s. Even the school cafete- ria has caught on to serving the junk food junkie,” as one popu- lar song says, by offering some of the students’ favorite junk food. Bob Robinson fills up on Hire’s Root- beer Kristin Johnson Nancy Johnson Paul Johnson Frank Judnick Kristy Kappes Shelley Kimpling Lisa Knopp John Kohlhase James Kolstad Kenneth Korcha Clifford Koski Debra Koski SOPHOMORES 81 Victory’s In Our Grasp The sophomores turned out wholeheartedly to work on their Homecoming float. Even though they found that construction was a lot harder than they had ex- pected, their spirits remained un- dampened. The helpers worked diligently and finished their mas- terpiece one night before Home- coming. Although the float did not win first place in the parade, it well represented the deter- mined efforts of the Sophomore Class. Candance Kovich Brian Kozar Lisa Kozar Michael Krasaway Patricia Krog Sheila l ihde Pamela Laine Curtiss Larson Scott Larson Sheri Latvala Penny Laughlin Kathleen Laukkonen Robert Lawrence Billy Leazer Andrinne Lemieux Robin Leppala Christine Lewandowski Michael Liapis Corrine Little Kimberly Ixird Kerry Lucarelli Arnette Maki Lowell Maki Michael Maki 82 SOPHOMORES Thomas Manning Thomas Marcella Steven Markkula Kathy Maronick Judith Maroste Angela Matchefts Cheryl Milhridge and Jim Haugen concentrate on some thing other than homework. Cynthia Mattila Mindy Mattson Steven Mattson Jeff Mauston Michael McDonald Jyll McMillian Working together benefits most students. John Meinzer James Melgeorge Francis Mell Scott Messer Bruce Meyers Cheryl Milbridge Jon Monacelli Holly Monson Donna Moore Marcus Muhich Moira Murdoch Cathy Neari SOPHOMORES 83 Todd Nelson Joseph Nemanic Corrine New house Gregory Niemi James Norlander Katherine Norman Teresa Oakman Mike O’Donnell June Ollila Doug Olson Jennifer Olson Rhonda Olson Susan Olson Peggy Omarzu Terry Otis Patrick Otoole Steven Owens Maureen Padgett Richard Pakkala Kenneth Papin Phillip Pasch David Pelto Jayne Pepelnjak Kim Higgins awaits the bell Valerie Pepelnjak Sheri Latvala listens attentively as Kim Weber glances around Diane Pernu Debra Peterson Patricia Peterson Judy Pluskwik Kathleen Popelka Robert Pylkka David Rich Maria Rinne Robert Robinson Michael Ronkainen Christine Rooney Christine Roy William Rozinka Laurie Rhude Finally Driving Sophomores endure quite a bit in order to receive today s essential driver’s license. They are required to take a semester of driver’s training class, and after their sixteenth birthday, to pass the written permit test. The students also are required to complete six hours of behind- the-wheel instruction. And fi- nally, they must nervously take the driver’s examination at the Highway Department and re- ceive a passing score. If they do not pass the first time, they con- tinue to take the test until they do. But when driving down main street finally becomes a reality, the grueling hours of practice, instruction, and test- ing all seem worthwhile. Jim Adams looks forward to something the Sophomores may dread — the chal lenge of winter driving. Anthony Sacchetti Timothy Salminen Terri Salo Steven Sampson Bernice Sarazine Christopher Sarazine Bradford Saxhaug Tamara Shepard Carol Showalter Debbie Siebert Steven Simberg Tracy Simich Mike Siskar Todd Skorseth Christine Softich Susan Softich Bradley Somero Daniel Sopp SOPHOMORES 85 New Approaches To Learning Many sophomores, juniors, and seniors took the new courses offered. Each year, VHS offers a little more variety in the way of courses. This fall, three more social studies classes were add- ed to the registration booklet: American Frontiers, a course dealing with the settling of this country; Current Affairs, a study of modern world happen- ings; Social Problems, a class that introduces pupils to the difficulties in today’s society. The large turnout of students attested to the relevance of these courses. Michelle Stanaway Wesley Stanzell Kathy Sterling Mary Stocco Melissa Stockey Timothy Sullivan Daniel Sundherg Mike Sy Perry Tamte John Tario Elizabeth Thibado Shawn Thornton Jack Walkky Jeffrey Wallner Valerie Watson Kim Weber Daniel Weir 86 SOPHOMORES Lois West by Lori Woodward Jo Workman Ricky Wuori Rosemary Yeley Maureen Ranum Kim Weber gives her undivided attention to her studies. Kay Bartoleti Gerard Dolensek Susan Dowling Terry Evens Tom Gentilini Mike Klaskna These Sophomores prove that mixed emotions can be found in every class. Not Pictured: David R An- derson. David Aubin, Robin Bothwell. Gary Childs, Thomas Creighton. Linda Gentilini, Todd Hill, Mi- chael James. Virginia Jenson. Marlyn Kirkman. John Le- may, Cheryl Nelson. James Orcutt, Owen Rask, Laura Steinbauer, Karl Sulentich. Steven Thomas. Michael Williams. Mike Pauna Shirley Rebrovich Gerry Strukel Toni Marie Udoirch Zachary Wilson SOPHOMOR ES 87 Class Of Seventy-Eight Junior Class Officers: Bill Cilness, President; Sally Filipovich. Treasurer; Jill Baumgartner. Secretary; Dave Gunderson, Vice President. The Junior year is filled with many activities which previously could only be looked forward to. Several classes and organizations participate in the magazine drive. Highlights unique to the year include ordering class rings and attending or decorating for the Ju- nior-Senior Prom. With the PSAT and other testing programs, juniors begin to seriously consider their future plans. Many students begin to work part time in anticipation of future expenses. But even these serious thoughts and actions fail to daunt a fun-filled junior year. James Adams Heidi Ahlstrand Harriet Anderson Sally Anderson Deborah Annear Scott Archibald Jeffrey Aronen Steven Ault glenn Babiracki Lynn Bagwell Jill Baumgartner Joseph Begich John Benkusky Pamela Benson Douglas Bergman James Bingel Tami Block David Boitz 88 JUNIORS Carol Bolster Elizabeth Bonner Katherine Bonner Karen Boril Linda Boril Mark Brinkman Priscilla Brunfelt Robin Bryers Robin Burton Daniel Buvarp Barbara Carlson Cathleen Carlson Debra Carr David Chida Karen Chopp Steven Chopp Ward Chosa Sharon Christianson Michelle Claviter Elizabeth Collie John Colosey Brian Conaway Pamela Cooley Kathy Cornell Jerry Cuffe Deborah DaRonco Randy Dean Edward Dols Thomas Emerson Debra Erickson Sally Filipovich Gary Fjelstad Heidi Skarp and Jill Baumgartner seem to enjoy putting their dramatic acting abilities to use. JLNIORS 89 Gary Flaim Julia Fondurtilia Mari Gambucci Michael Garson Paul Bazelka Julie Gentilini Lori Gilbert William Gilness David Gunderson John Guralski Danny Haavisto Lori Hakala Susan Hallin Lisa Halunen Hans Hansen Julie Hansen Lynn Kangas. Lori Hakala. and Robin Burton are actually using the Library to study in Beth Haurunen Mary Hilmas Linda Hinsa Thomas Holm Mary Horton Kathryn Hotchkiss Kim Huelskamp Pamela Ide Chris Ikola Irene Isaacson Jill Isaacson Steven Isaacson 90 JUNIORS Joseph Jakse Janice Jarve (barmen Sue Johnson Carol Johnson Gregory Johnson Jennifer Johnson Kimberly Johnson LeeAnn Johnson Leona Johnson Mark R Johnson Scot! Johnson Dean Jorgensen Brian Jussila Kim Kangas Robert Judnick Renee Jula Class Rings One of the highlights of the junior year for most students is receiving their class rings either through the school or from a local jeweler. Early this fall, several rings were displayed in the showcase and the juniors voted on two of these. Many students then ordered one of the rings, choosing from various metals, stones, and styles. The average price was 65 dol- lars, but most purchasers felt that owning a personal rememberance of their high school years to exchange or to pass on was well worth the cost. Finally, on December 9, the months of waiting were over as the juniors proudly donned their new class rings. Lynn Kangas Kimberly Kapella John Kearney Vicki Keith Cheryl Keranen Steven Kishel Carolyn Kivela Sandra Klein Carol Knoll Michael Koidahl Cindy Kokal Jeanne Kolstad JUNIORS 91 Devils Pan-da Win Excitement filled the halls, and strangers could tell by the decorations that something spe- cial was happening: Homecom- ing, and, in particular, float constructions. The Junior Class started early to decide on a win- ning slogan and plan their float. Soaring spirit and cooperation combined with just the right amount of work and fun to earn the second “Best Float” title in a row for the juniors. Sandra Korkki Karen Kosta Joleen Kotchevar Kevin Kozar Scott Krisak Joanne Krog Joseph Kuberka Laurice Lackner Richard Lahti Michael Langer Bonnie Larson Christopher Larson Thomas Lassila Wendy LaVigne Jane Lawler Arthur Lehtinen Katherine Lend Rochelle Lenka Daniel Lind Karl Lisowski Thomas Lomsak Thomas Lucarelli Tony Lucarelli David Lundberg 92 JUNIORS Richard Lundstrom Lori Madden Kristen Major Brian Maki Paul Maki Terrance Mankus Terri Tuomela is still worried about her 7th hour test Gayle Mattonen Kristin Matts Melody Mattson Paul Melgeorge Tracie Mel I James Metzger Robert Mickelson William Mohar Richard Mros Scott Murdoch Heather Murray Judith Nelson JUNIORS 93 Kelly Nelson Diane Niemi Cathy Nilsson Gail Nimps Robin Nissinen Robert Norri Steven Norvitch Justina Nosan Sally Okerstrom Karen Paakkonen Melanie Padgett Paul Pardus Dawn Paukner Brian Pazzelli Jeffrey Pelletier Mary Pepelnjak Todd Perttu Mark Peterson Stanley Peterson Patrick Pettinelli Mary Pineo Susan Pirolo Paul Pluskwik Brian Porter Richard Pupard Gary Pratt Renee Prue Brady Raisch Tim Vack displays a look of shock as he realizes there is only one more practice for the musical. 94 JUNIORS Tim Renzaglia Patrick Ribotto Cindy Rice Jeff Richards Donna Risku Patrice Rooney Theresa Rooney Renee Rouleau Dwight Rowell Dawn Roy Summer Activities Although many students find jobs during the summer, almost everyone saves plenty of time to relax and have fun. Swimming, waterskiing, and fishing are pop- ular activities on the lakes. And Olcott Park provides a place in the evening for friends, to meet, play tennis, throw frisbees, or just talk. Other relatives, or foreign lands. Such was the case for twenty-two VHS students who took a fifteen-day tour of Mexico last June. The participants went to an open market, climbed Mexico’s famous pyramids, vis- ited museums and other places of interest, and avoided drinking the water. But no matter what activities students participated in, they enjoyed the summer va- cation and seemed a little sad to see it end. A group of VHS students and advisors spent part of the summer in Mexico. Ellen Ruotsi Roy Saarela Michele Sacchetti Thomas Sainio Mark Silo Jerri Sandstrom Todd Schaefbauer Beth Schmitke Dale Schramm Laura Schroeder Donna Seppi Cynthia Setala Dawn Simonson Heidi Skarp Michael Skorich Rardford Skytta Theodore Sopp Michael Stanaway JUNIORS 95 Steve Isaacson tries to get out of school. Junior Magazine Drive The Junior Class sold a total of $4,526 worth of magazines which, unfor- tunately, was almost $500 less than last year’s class. With Carol Knoll receiv- ing first place after turn- ing in $221 and Debbie DaRonco following with $216, few other junior sales could compare. The profit from the magazine drive, $1,810, is used each spring for Prom decora- tions. Debbie Erickson rushes to turn in her magazine subscriptions Lori Stark Pia Starkovich Linda Staudahar James Stickney Denise Stocco Sharon Stowe Alfred Strand Mary Sullivan Richard Swecker Daniel Tamte Robert Thayer Ann Torresani Andrew Towle Jay Tromburg Terri Tuomela Terry Tveit Toni Ulicsni 96 JUNIORS Not Pictured: Robert High, Wally Kar- koc, Kathy Koebensky, Donna Mattonen, Steven Meinzer, Scott Ostman. Anthony Pauletti, Tim Renzaglia. Exchanging greetings between classes is a common practice among these junior girls June Underhill Timothy Vack Jane Viezbicke Randy Vitali Robert Voss Karen Walden David Chida views a Rohian Photographer as very amusing. Debra Waliner Mace Weber Sharon Weber Gregory Wicklem Julie Williams Robert Williford Michael Wilsey John Winkler Norma Woods Carl Youngren Carol Zimmel Claire Zupetz JUNIORS 97 Class Of Seventy-Seven The senior year is filled with relief, but also with a sense of sadness, for this is the last year together as the Class of '77. Because of this realization, the year is a busy one for many seniors who not only try to make the most of their last year, but also to provide financially for future plans. For each senior, there is anticipa- tion combined with apprehension of what lies ahead, as well as nostalgia of what is past. Whether each senior strides assuredly or shuffles reluctanatly to re- ceive his diploma, the years of high school will come to a close. Each Senior Will Senior Class Officers: Brad Hendrickson, Secretary; Steve Podpeskar, Vice-President; Robin Culbert. Treasurer; Perry Lofquist, President. Remember Roosevelt, The Good Times And His Friends. In memory of Brian Kenneth Tuuri, a fellow classmate who died in a motercycle accident on September 29, 1976. While in high school, Brian participated in hockey. VHS eventually recovered, but the memo- ries of Brian linger on. 98 SENIORS ST. LOUIS COUNTY It has been a long road. But where do we go from here? Brenda Anderson Jeffrey Anderson Karl Anderson Susan Anderson Timothy Anderson '■ I ' Mitchell Aronen Julie Asbach Elizabeth Aubin Diana Beatty - . J 1 SEMORS 99 Jeffrey Braun Ray Cadeau Pamela Cavers Debby Cebelinski Peggy Champion Charles Clausen Steven Collie Brian Coombe Jerry Creighton Brian Crockett Charlene Crowle Robin Culbert lOO SENIORS Beverly Berens Mary Beth Bouska Tami Bozicevich Joseph Braga Robin Branville The Best Ever The Senior Class sold a total of $15,634, topping all records made in past years. The top seller, Dan Nelson, turned in $447.51; Dawn Marshall came in a close second place with $447.16, and Pam Cavers placed third with $406.72. Over 204 seniors participated in the drive, and 74 elected to pay dues of $10 instead of selling the $40 quota. Special prizes, drawings for European tours, and two $25 drawings, won by Shawna Hedican and Jane Mesich, sparked the enthusias- Sue Pakk.l. adds up Mona Perushek s to- ,jc |enk)r turnout tal magazine sales. Jill Cundy Kim Cuoco Terri Custard Steven DeMoe Danny Dincau Richard Dobak Joseph Dombeck Cathy Dompierre Connie Dostal Lori Dummer Patrick Dyer Norman Economy Robert Edelstein Jeffrey Eilola SENIORS 101 A Senior Tradition Tom Yranicar wants to help hold up the wall. The “Jock Wall,” as it is commonly referred to, is the wall near the office against which many seniors lean. Be- cause it is centrally located, the boys congregate there before school, be- tween classes, at noon, and even after school. Directly opposite the boys, a crowd of senior girls always seem to gather. This sometimes makes it diffi- cult for other students to pass through the hall. But, for obvious reasons, no one seems to mind too much. The Jock Wall, together with its female counterpart, is almost a tradition which has been reserved for seniors at VHS. r. David Emerson Robert Emery David Erchul Basilio Espiritu Cindy Farden Greg Filipovich Peter Finnegan Laurie Fjelstad Kathleen Fleming Thad Foosness i 102 SENIORS Pamela Fox Paul Galaski John Geiselman Jean Gibbs Gene Gilbertson Barbara Girard Geoffrey Givens Margie Glinsek Michael Gobats Rosemarie Gross John Gulla Rod Haenke Brian Haines SENIORS 103 Seniors find the library provides a comfortable atmosphere for work or study or . . Kathy Ollila heads home after a rough day. Lisa Hansen Kathy Hanson Laura Hanson Merribeth Harjamaki Tammy Harju Margaret Harrington Christine Harvey Shawna Hedican Jane Heikkila KM SENIORS Dawn Higgins Scott Holkko Sharon Horton Stephen Horton Senioritis As the year progresses, seniors seem to become less concerned with school work; absences increase as test scored decrease. There is only one word that accurately describes this phenomenon: Senioritis. With 12 long years of school behind them and graduation day approaching, it is no wonder that their thoughts are divert- ed from school work. And, wishing to make their last year special, they re- move not only their mind but also their bodies from the classroom in or- der to pursue more exciting interests. Senioritis causes Margaret Harrington's mind to turn to activities outside of class. Bradley Hejda Daniel Henderson Bradley Hendrickson Alex Hietala Gregory Hovey Debra Hovi Martin Hudson Scott Hyvonen SENIORS 105 ■f David Jadubek Donna Jarve Richard Jarvi Vickie Jedda Kathy Joelson Lyle Johansen Janis Johnson Sally Jones Michael Jula Scott Kappes Kristi Kirkman Jeffrey Kirsch 106 SENIORS Scott Klein Brenda Kochevar Graduation Pictures Gail Koebensky Brian Kohlhase Lee Konu David Koski Dawn Koski Kathryn Koski Sharon Koski Merrilu Kovich Tammy Harju practices posing for grad pic- tures. One of the little things that makes the senior year special is getting graduation pictures taken at a profes- sional studio. The senior usually has them taken during the end of sum- mer or the first month of school. After making an appointment, he worries about what he is going to wear for the all important occasion. Then, just prior to the sitting, he spends an hour or two trying to look his best and find just the right smile. Relief sets in after the sitting, but ap- prehension about the proofs still re- mains. In a week or two, the proofs come in, and the senior is often faced with a tough decision. The order, of- ten costing 80 dollars, is made, and delivery comes in six to 12 weeks. Seniors then exchange their photos with friends as reminders of the very special senior year. SENIORS 107 Lynn Kozar Sharon Krebsbach Jeffery Kruse Gregory Lamppa Christine Larson Peggy Laughlin Martin Laulunen Kim Lawrence Rena Lax Rene Lax Debra LeBlanc Mary LeClair Kathleen Lehto 108 SENIORS Mike Muhich is in deep concentration Tammy Lundstrom Diane Maki Elizabeth Maki Marianne Makirinne Ann Makowski Dannel Maratta Susan Maronick Dawn Marshall Robert Martin Cindy Marwick Candace Mattila Gary Mattonen SENIORS 109 This year's AFS student at VHS was Wolfgang Tiwald from Grosspe- tersdorf, Austria. Wolfgang complet- ed his general education at a board- ing school in Graz before coming to Virginia, and he plans on returning there to study engineering at the uni- versity- Wolfgang found several dif- ferences between Austria and Virgin- ia. In Austria, school lasted only six hours, but with much more home- work given. Wolfgang missed the coffee-houses where young Austrians met and talked to friends. And al- though the drinking age was 16 in Austria compared to 19 in Minnesota, Wolfgang found the love of beer to be almost universal. He quickly be- came a part of the John E. Robinson family and found the lifestyles of the two places very similar. Although the weather seemed “too cold to him, he said, “I like the people (of Virginia). They are very nice. From Austria To VHS Debby Ceblinski composed this super graphic of Wolf- gang. Mary McClelland Shawn McKenna Debra McKenzie Mark Meier Jane Mesich Kurt Meyer UO SENIORS Craig Polski, David Vack, and Dan Henderson, The Baker’s Three, display their wedding cake Dan Miettunen Larry Milbridge Dale Moore Michael Muhich Daniel Nelson Susan Nelson Allison Nemanic Barbara Niemi Michael Niemi Paul Niemi Anthony Norman SENIORS 111 Mary Ann Novak Rodney Nygard Kathy L. Ollila Susan Pakkala Barry Pardus Sandra Parise Carleen Pederson John Pfutzeneuter Teresa Ploof .Jane Pluskwik Steven Podpeskar SENIORS 113 Richard Peterson Charles Pettinelli Walter Middy Day brings Tammy Lundstrom into a fantasy world Debra Peterson Michael Peterson Boyd Perttu Mona Perushek Craig Polski Roberta Prlina Richard Prout Devils “Scents” A Victory Off to a good start on their Homecoming float this year, the seniors accomplished more on the first night of construc- tion than they had in the past two years. As the construction progressed, it became apparent to the seniors that, due to the lack of green crepe paper, their skunk would have to stand in a bed of flowers rather than a field of grass. This took quite a bit of plucking and re-stuffing. but the float turned out to be quite a work of art. Senior workers topped their construc- tion all off with a coat of fra- grant hair spray, which certain- ly enabled the skunk to live up to its theme. And despite a dis- appointing second place ruling, the participating seniors re- mained proud of their creation that reflected the hours of plan- ning, hard work, and co-oper- ation put into the float. Sheryl Pylkka Patrick Radosevich Robert Rask Mark Reed Priscilla Reid Brian Remer 1U SENIORS Peter Riley Russell Ritaceo Cheryl Robinson Sheila Robinson Cynthia Roman Randal Rosandich James Roskoski Julia Rouse Steven Saari Gregory Salo Lori Salo Kathleen Sampson Karla Sandnas Peter Sandnas Thomas Richardson SENIORS 115 Laurie Fjelstad hopes to he a sergeant someday Michael Sarazine Karen Saxhaug Pamela Schaefbauer Peggy Schramm Dawn Higgins offers some candy to the photogra- pher Emmett Sjoberg Dawn Skalko Becky Sandstedt Beth Standstedt Jean Sandstrom John Santala 116 SENIORS Robert Spolar Anna Sponnick Cindy Squires Peter Starkovich Susan Staupe Mark Steinbauer Karen Stowe Stephen Stupca John Suhadoic The senior boy cheerleaders add interest to the girls’ football game It was one of those days for Barb Graham. SENIORS 117 No Free Hours Kathleen Suhadolc Cynthia Sullivan James Sullivan Karen Saxhaug displays her true feelings toward the idea of no free hours. This was the first year in many that students were denied free hours at VHS. The main reason cited for abolishing the free period was that a ruling stating that Minnesota students were required to spend six clock hours in school was being rigidly enforced. Also, down- town merchants were com- plaining about shoplifting, which they attributed to the free hours. Yet another reason stated was that with the lower number of students at VHS this year, there was no need to give free hours, as was the case sev- eral years ago when the study halls could not contain all the students. But the results of abol- ishing free hours consisted of overcrowded study halls, a noisy library, an increase in sev- enth hour work permits, and a dissatisfied student body. Lori Sundbom Craig Swanson Michael Swenson Robert Tapani Noreen Tario 118 SENIORS Danita Tassi Michael Thayer John Thelen Peter Thibado Shannon Thornton Wolfgang Tiwald Brian Tveit Robin Twite David Vack Cindy Vandervort Jane Heikkila's expression seems to say — you wouldn't! w Perry Lofquist gloats as Scott Klein forgets his line Not Pictured: Tina Aho, Robert Boyer, John Drev- low, Connie Gunderson, Scott Johnson. Randal Leppala, Bruce Porter, Alan Simberg, Lori Snod- grass, Dale Venaas, Joseph Weir. SENIORS 119 Lynn Vandervort Steven Venaas Robin Viger Debbv Cebelinski helps out with the senior float Thomas Vranicar Debra Walkkv Margorie Wallin Renae Wedin Douglas Weiher Kathleen Westby Mark Wilcox David Woods Karen Woodward Karen Wrobleski Victoria Ziegler 120 SENIORS ■I Senior Scribble Page Senior Summary Aho, Tina A hola, Carol - Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Mixed Choir 10.11.12; Pom-Pons 11,12. Senior (’lavs Filin 12. Tri-Hi 11. Altobelli. John Anderson. Brenda • AFS 11.12; Cudeauv 11; Or- chestra 10.11.12, Rohian 11.12. Senior Class Film 12 Anderson, Jeffrey Anderson, Karl Anderson. Susan - A ('.appella 11,12; Mixed Clwm 10 Anderson. Timothy - Boys’Track 10; Football 10 .Aronen. Mitchell - Baseball 11.12; Boys’ Basket- ball 10.11.12. Cross C iountry 12. Ashach. Julie - Bye-Bye Birdie 12. Mixed Choir 12. Aubin. Elizabeth • Bye-Bye Birdie 12. Carnival 10. Girls’Track 10,11,12; NHS11J2: Pep Club 10; Tri-Hil 1,12. Beatty. Diana Berms� Beverly Bouska, Mary Beth Pom-Pons 11.12, Tri-Hi 111 Boyer, Robert Bozicevich. Tami • Carnival 101 Braga, Joseph - A Cappella 12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Mixed Choir 10,11 Branvillc. Robin - A Cappella 12; Girls Basketball 10.11,12; Girls Swimming 10,11.12, Girls’ Track 10,11.12; Letter women’s Club 10,11.12; Mixed Choir 10,11; Tri-Hi 11.12. Braun, Jeffrey - Baseball 10.11.12; Football 10.11; Wrestling 10 Cadeau, Ray - Wrestling 10. Cavers. Pamela - AFS 11.12; Bant! 10.11,12; Bye- Bye Birdie 12; Girls Track 10; Mixed Choir 11.12, Speech 10,11.12. Cebelinski, Debbie - A (Cappella 11.12; AFS 12; Band 12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12, Cadeaux 12; Carnival 10; Mixed Choir 10; NFL 10,11.12; Rohian 12; Senior Class Film 12; Speech 10 Champion. Peggy Clausen. Charles - Boys Track 10.11,12; Football 10,11.12; Hockey 10,11.12. Collie, Steven - Hohian 12. Coombc. Brian - Hockey 10 Creighton, Jerry Crockett. Brian - Band 10.11,12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Golf 10,11,12: L'ltermrn s Club 10.11,12; Mixed Choir 12; Stage Band 10,11.12, Wrestling 10.11.12. Crowle. Charlene - (Carnival 10, Girls Basketl all 10,11; Girls Track 10.11.12; Tri-Hi 11.12. Culbert, Robin - Class Officer 12; Pep Club 10.11; Student Congress 12; Student Council II, Tri-Hi 11.12 Cundy, Jill - Carnival 10; Letterwomen s Club 11,12. Volleyball 11,12 Cuoco, Kim - Senior ('lass Film 12, Tri-Hi 11 Custard. Terri - Girls’ Track 10. De.Moe, Steven Dincau, Danny Dobak, Richard Dombcck, Joseph - Cadeaux 12; Mixed Choir 11,12; Speech 12. Dompierre, Cathy Dostal, Connie - Band 10,11.12; Gymnastics 10,11,12; Mixed Choir 12; Pep Club 10.11; Rohian 12; Student Council 11; Tri-Hi 11,12. Drevlow, John - A Cappella 11,12. Dummer, Lori - Band 10,11,12; Girls’ Basketball 10.11,12; Girls Swimming 10,11.12; Letterwo- men’s Club 10.11; NHS 11.12 Dyer, Patrick - Band 10,11.12; (Carnival 10; Font- ball 11,12; Orchestra 12; Pep Club 10. Economy, Norman - Boys’ Track 10; Football 10,11.12. Edelstein, Robert - Cross Country 10,11; Curling 10,11 Eilola, Jeffrey - Curling 10,11,12; Football 10,11,12; Mixed Choir 10. Emerson, David Emery, Robert - Boys’ Sw imming 10; Mixed Choir 10,11 Erchul, David - Boys’ Basket ball 10; Golf 10. Espiritu, Basilio - AFS 12. Farden, Cindy - Tri-Hil 1,12. Filipovich, Greg - Boys’ Swimming 10. Finnegan, Peter - Baseball 12; Hockey 10,11,12. Fjelstad, Laurie - Band 10,11; Pep Club 10,11; Pom-Pons 12; Rohian 12; Student (Congress 12; Student Council 10,11,12; Tri-Hi 11,12. Fleming, Kathleen - A Cappella 11,12; ('lass Offi- cer 10,11; Dallary Singers 11; Girls’ Swimming 10,11,12; Mixed Choir 10; Pep Club 10,11; Tri-Hi 11,12. Foosness, Thad Fox, Pamela - AFS 10,11,12; NFL 11,12; NHS 11,12; Pep Club 11; Rohian 11,12; Speech 11; Stu- dent (Congress 12; Student Council 12. Galaski, Paul - Baseball 10,11. Geiselman, John - Football 10,11.12; Golf 10.11; Hockey 10,12. Gibbs, Jean Gilbertson, Gene - Baseball 12. Girard. Barbara - Girls’ Basketball 11; Pep Club 10. Givens, Geoffrey - Football 10. Glinsek, Margie Tri-Hi 11,12. Gobats, Michael Golden, Christine - Band 10; Girls’ Swimming 10,11; Letterwomen’s Club 10,11. Graham, Barbara - Cheerleading 10,11,12; Pep Club 10.11; Tri-Hi 11,12. Cregorich, Carrie - Pep Club 10. Cross, Rosemarie Culla, John - Mixed Choir 10,11,12. Haenke, Rod Haines. Brian - Boys’ Basketball 10,11. Hansen, Lisa - Band 10,11,12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Girls’ Basketball 10; Girls’Track 10; Let ter women’ Club 12; NHS 11,12; Stage Band 10,11,12; Volley- 122 SENIOR SUMMARY lull 10.11.12. Hanson, Kathy Hanson, Laura Harjamaki, Merribcth - Girls Basketball 10.11,12; Letterwomen s Club 10.11,12; Volleyball 10.11.12. Harju, Tammy - A Cappella 12; AFS 12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Cadeaux 12; Carnival 10; Entre Nous 10,11,12; Mixed Choir 10,11; Rohian 11,12; Star of the North 10.11.12. Harrington, Margaret - A Cappella 12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Carnival 10; Cheerleading 10,11,12; Class Officer 10; Mixed Choir 10,11; Pep Club 10,11; Student Council 10,11,12; Tri-Hi 11,12. Harvey, Christine - Senior Class Film 12. Hedican, Shawna - AFS 10.12; Debate 10,11,12; Entre Nous 12; NFL 10,11.12; NHS 11.12; Pep Club 10,11; Speech 10,11,12; Student Council 11. Heikkila, Jane - Majorettes 10.11.12; Pep Club 10.11; Tri-Hi 11,12. Hejda, Bradley Henderson, Daniel - Football 10; Mixed Choir 10. Hendrickson, Bradley - Cadeaux 10; Class Officer 12; Football 10,11; Hockey 10,11,12; Student Con- gress 12. Hictala, Alex - NHS 11,12. Higgins, Dawn - Boys Track 11; Entre Nous 10,11; Bohian 11; Star of the North 11,12; Wres- tling 11,12. Holkko, Scott Horton, Sharon - FHA 11,12; Girls Track 10; Bohian 12. Horton. Stephen - Band 10,11; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Daliary Singers 11; Devils Diciples 10; Football 10; Stage Band 11; Wrestling 10. Hovey, Gregory - Curling 10,11,12; NHS 11.12; Bohian 12. Hovi, Debra - Entre Nous 10,11; Bohian 10,11. Hudson, Martin Hyvonen, Scott - Football 10,11,12. Jacobson, Jill - Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Mixed Choir 10,11,12; Pep Club 10,11; Tri-Hi 11,12. Jacobson, Tom - Wrestling 10. Jakubek. David Jarve, Donna - AFS 10; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Entre Nous 10,11,12; Bohian 10,11,12; Star of the North 10,11. Jarvi, Richard - A Cappella 11,12; Mixed Choir 10; One Act Plays 10. jedda, Vickie - AFS 11; FHA 11,12 Joelson, Kathy • Cheerleading 10,11,12; Pep Club 10,11. Johansen Lyle - A Cappella 12; Mixed Choir 10,11. Johnson, Janis - Pep Club 10,11; Tri-Hi 11,12. Johnson, Scott - Boys’ Swimming 10, Student Council 10. Jones, Kim - FHA 12. Jones, Sally - A Cappella 11.12; Mixed Choir 10; Senior Class Film 12. Jula, Micheal - Boys' Basketball 10,11.12. kappcs. Scott Kirkman. Kristi - Cheer leading 10; Student Con- gress 12. Kirsch. Jeffrey - Boss’ Track 10; Football 10. Klein. Scott - A Cappella 11.12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Carnival 10; Daliary Singers 11,12; Debate 11,12; Mixed Choir 10; NFL 10.11.12 MIS 11.12: Rohian 12; Senior Class Film 12. S|xixh 10.11.12; Star of the North 10.11.12; Student Omgress 12; Student Council 12. Wrestling 10. Kochevar, Brenda - A Cappella 11,12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Dallary Singers II; Gymnastics II. Mixed Clioir 10; Pep Club 10.11; Pom-Pons 10.11.12; Rohian 11.12; Tri-Hi 11.12. kochcnsky. Gail • Mixed Clioir 10 kohlhase. Brian - Band 10: Gulf 10,11,12 Konu. Lee - Boys Swimming 10.11.12. Koski, David - Bovs Basketball 10,11.12; Boys’ Track 10; Football 10.11,12: One Act Plays 10; Bohian 12; Student (Congress 12. Koski. Dawn Koski, Kathryn - Band 10,11.12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Bohian 11.12. Koski, Sharon - AFS 11, Entre Nous 10.11,12: Rohian 10,11. Kovich, Merrilu Kozar, Lynn - AFS 10,11. (Cadeaux 10; Carnival 10. Entre Nous 10,11. FHA 10; Pep Club 10,11. Bohian 10; Star of the North 11. VolJevliall 10. krebsbach, Sharon - A Cappella 12: AFS 11,12; Band 10.11,12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Girls Basket- ball 10; Mixed Choir 10. 11; NHS 11.12. Pep Club 10.11; Rohian 12; Stage Band 10,11.12. Kruse, Jeffrey - Bovs’ Basketball 10; Bovs Track 10.11 Lamppa, Gregory Iairson. Chris laiughlin, Peggy - AFS 12. Entre Nous 11,12; Bohian 12; Speech 11. Laulunen, Martin Lawrence. Kim - Rohian 11.12 Lax, Rena Lax. Rene I BIanc, Debra LrClair. Mary - Girls’ Track 10,11. Gymnastics 11: l-etterworm n s Club 12 I ehto. Kathleen Lenka, Robin Leppala, Randal Ix ssar. Michael • Curling 10. Lien, Patti - A Cappella 11.12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12. Class Officer 10. Majorettes 10,11,12; Mixed Choir 10; Pep Club 10,11; Student (Congress 12: Student Council 11; Tri-Hi 11,12. I oberg. Richard - Band 10; Curling 10 Lofcjuist, Perry - A Cappella 11.12; Boys' Sw im- ming 10.11.12; Boys Track 12; Cadeaux 10; Class Officer 12; Dallary Singers II: Student (Congress 12 Lundstrom. Tammy - A Cappella 11.12; Boys’ Swimming 11: Bye-Bye Birdie 12; (Carnival 10. SENIOR SUMMARY 123 ■ Debate 10; Entre Nous 10.11.12. Mixed Choir 10; NHS 11.12, Rohian 11.12; Star of the North 10.11 Maki. Diane - Mixed Choir 10,11 Maki, Elizabeth • Band 10,11.12; Girls Basketball 11; Girls’ Track 10. Makirinnc. Marianne - Carnival 10. Makowski, Ann - AFS 10; Carnival 10. Entre Nous 10.11.12; NHS 11.12. Rohian 10.11.12; Star of the North 10.11. Maratta. Dannel • Band 10.11.12. Stage Band 10.11 Maronick Susan Marshall. Dawn Mixed (Choir 10. Martin. Robert - Boys’ Basketball 10.11,12 Marwick, Cindy Cheerleading II. Pep Club 10.11; Student Council 10, Tri-Hi 12. Mattila. Candace - Band 10,11; Entre Noils 10 Mattonen. Gary - Boys’ Basketball 10 Mauston, Julie - AFS 10, Carnival It); Mixed Choir 10.11:a Pep Club 10.11; Pom-Pom 11.12; Ro- hian 11.12. Student (Congress 12. Student (Council 10,11.12; Tri-Hi 11.12 McClelland. Carol • Girls Swimming 10.11,12, Letterwomeo's Club 10.11,12 McClelland, Mary - Girls’ Swimming 10.11,12, letter women’s Club 10.11,12, Mixed Clioir 10,11 McKenna. Shawn - A Cappella 11.12; Bovs Bas- kethall 10,11.12; Boys Tennis 11: Carnival 10, Dallary Singers 11.12; Mixed Clioir 10. McKenzie. Debra - A Cappella 11.12. Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Carnival 10, Dallary Singers 11. Mixed Choir 10; Tri-Hi 11,12. Meier. Mark - Golf 10; Wrestling 10 Mesich. Jane - Girls Track 10.11.12: Letterwo- men's Club 10,11.12. Tri-Hi 11.12: Volleyball 10.11. Meyer. Kurt Micttuncn. Dan - Boys Track 10, CrossC Country 11.12 Milbridge. Larry - Football 10.11.12: Hockey 10.11.12 Moore. Dale - A Cappella 11,12; Carnival 10; Mixed Clioir 10. Muhich. Michael - Football 10,11.12: Hockey 10.11,12 Nelson. Daniel - Band 10.11.12, Carnival 10. Or- chestra 11; Stage Band 10.11; Student Congress 12. Nelson, Susan - Pep Club 10.11; Rohian 11,12; Tri-Hi 11.12 Nemanic. Allison - Girls’ Basketball 11.12: Girls Track 10.11.12, Pep Club 12; Tri-Hi 12. Niemi, Barbara Niemi, Michael - Boys Basketball 10.11; Football 10; Hockey 10. Niemi, Paul Norman, Anthony - Football 10; Hockey 10.11,12 Novak, Mary Ann - Cheerleading 10; Girls’ Track 10.11,12: Gymnastics 10.11.12; Letterwomen’s Club 10.11.12, Pep dub 10: Tri-Hi 11.12. Nygard, Rodney Ollila. Kathy L. Ollila. Kathy M. Olson, Janis - Band 10,11,12; Curnival 10; Girls’ Track 10,11,12; Letterwomen’s Club 11.12. Olson, Todd - Boys’ Basketball 10.11,12; Letter- men’ Club 11,12. Oltmanns, Heidi Omarzu, Allan - Wresting 10. Osmundson, Kathy - Cheerleading 10,11; Class Officer 11; Pep Club 10,11; Tri-Hi 12. Otis, Renee - Girls’ Tennis 12. Owens, Tammy - FHA 11,12. Padgett. Daniel - Hockey 12; Student (Congress 12; Wrestling 10. Pakkala, Susan - Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Carnival 10; Debate 10; Girls' Basketball 10,11,12; Girls’ Tennis 10,11,12; Girls’ Track 10,11; Letterwomen’s Club 11,12; NFL 10,11,12; NHS 11,12; Pep Club 10.11; Tri-Hi 11,12. Pardus, Barry - A Cappella 11,12; Boys’ Swim- ming 10,11,12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Carnival 10. Dallary Singers 11; Mixed Choir 10; Student Con- gress 12. Parise, Sandra Pederson, Carlecn - Band 10.11,12; Girls’ Basket- ball 10,11,12; Girls’ Tennis 10.11,12; Girls’ Track 10,11,12; Letterwomen’ s Club 11,12; Tri-Hi 11,12. Perttu, Boyd - Football 11; Wrestling 10. Perushek, Mona - Cheerleading 10.11; Pep Club 10,11; Tri-Hi. Peterson, Debra - Band 10,11.12; Pep Club 10. Peterson, Michael Peterson, Richard - Football 10,11,12; Golf 10,11.12; Hockey 10.11,12. Pettinelli, Charles - Wrestling 10.11.12. Pfutzenreuter. John - Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Mixed Choir 12. Ploof, Teresa Pluskwik, Jane - Entre Nous 10,11; Girls’ Track 10. Podpeskar, Steven - Class Officer 12; Football 10.11,12; Hockey 10,11,12; Lettermen’s Club 12; Student Congress 12. Poliski, Craig - Curling 10.11,12; Golf 10,11,12. Porter, Bruce Prlina, Roberta - Senior Class Film 12. Prout, Richard Pvlkka, Sheryl - Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Gymnastics 10,11,12; Letterwomen’ Club 11; Majorettes 10,11,12; Mixed Choir 10,11.12; Pep Club 10.11; Tri-Hi 11,12. Radosevich, Patrick - Boys’ Track 10.11,12; Foot- ball 10.11.12; Hockey 10.11.12. Rask, Robert - Boys’ Swimming 10. Reed, Mark Reid, Priscilla - A Cappella 11,12; ('lass Officer 11; Grils’ Track 10; Mixed Choir 10; Pep Club 10,11. Remer, Brian - A Cappella 11; Cadeaux 11; (Carni- val 10; Debate 10; NHS 11.12; Rohian 12; Senior Class Film 12; Student (Congress 12. Richardson, Thomas - Baseball 12; Football 12. Riley, Peter - Band 10,11,12; Curling 10,11.12; 124 SENIOR SUMMARY Devils Diciples 10,111 Ritacco, Russell Robinson, Cheryl - AFS 11,12; FHA 12. Robinson, Sheila - Girls Basketball 10,11,12; Girls’ Tennis 10,11,12; Girls Track 10; I � t ter wo- mens Club 10,11,12; Tri-Hi 11,12. Roman, Cynthia - A Cappella 11,12; Cadeaux 12; Mixed Choir 10; Senior Class Film 12; Student Congress 12; Student Council 12. Rosandich, Randal - Boys’ Baskct! all 10,11,12. Roskoski, James Rouse, Julia - FHA 12; Rohian 10,11. Saari, Steven Salo, Gregory Salo, Lori - Entre Nous 10,11,12; Rohian 11; Star of the North 11. Sampson. Kathleen - Girls’ Track 10,11,12; Pep Club 10,11; Tri-Hi 12. Sandnas, Karla - Boys’ Swimming 11; Orchestra 10. Sandnas, Peter - Wrestling 10. Sandstedt, Becky Sandstedt, Beth Sandstrom, Jean - AFS 12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Mixed Choir 10,11,12; Pep Club 11. Santala, John Sarazine, Michael Saxhaug, Karen - A Cappella 11,12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Cadeaux 12; Mixed Choir 10; Pep Club 10; Student Congress 12; Tri-Hi 12. Schaefbauer. Pamela - Girls’ Basketball 10; Girls’ Swimming 10,11,12; Letterwomen’s Club 10,11,12; Mixed Choir 10,11; NHS 11,12. Schramm, Peggy - AFS 10.11.12; Entre Nous 11,12. Scipioni, James - A Cappella 11,12; Boys’ Tennis 10.11,12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Dallary Singers 11,12; Hockey 10,11,12; Mixed Choir 10. Seaman. Jerry - Boys’ Swimming 10; Football 10; Rohian 12; Speech 10; Wrestling 10. Seaman, Scott - Wrestling 10. Siehert, Harlan - Student Congress 12. Simberg, Alan Sjoberg, Emmett - Curling 10,11,12. Skalko, Dawn - A Cappella 11,12; Majorettes 11,12; Mixed Choir 10; Senior Class Film 12; Tri- Hi 11. Snodgrass, Lori Spolar, Robert - Hockey 10,11,12; Student Con- gress 12. Sponnick. Anna Squires, Cindy - AFS 10; Pep Club 10,11; Pom- Pons 11,12; Rohian 12; Tri-Hi 11,12 Starkovich, Peter - Football 10,11; Student Con- gress 12; Student Council 12; Wrestling 10,11. Staupe, Susan - Band 10,11,12; Boys’ Swimming 11; Carnival 10; Girls’ Swimming 10.11,12; Girls' Track 10; Letterwomen’s Club 11,12; Orchestra 11; Stage Band 10. Steinbauer, Mark - Cross-Country 10,11; Golf 10.11.12; Hockey 10.11,12. Stowe, Karen - Entre Nous 10,11.12; Girls’ Basket- ball 11.12; Girls’ Track 10.11,12; Rohian 10.11.12 Stupca, Stephen Band 10, Roys Tennis 10.11.12. Football 10; NHS 11,12, Wrestling 10. Suhadolc. John Baseball 11. Bo s Track 10 Football 10.11; Hockey 10,11. Wrestlin g 12. Suhadolc. Kathleen - Entre Nous 11.12, FHA 10; Girls Track 10; Pep dub 10,1); Rnitiait 10. Sullivan, Cynthia • A Cappella 11.12, Bve-Bve Birdie 12; Dalian Singers 11. Majorettes 1J .12; Mixed Choir 10; Tri- Hi 11.12 Sullivan. James - Boys Track 10.11 Sundbom. Lori - AFS 11.12. FHA 12. Swanson. Craig • AFS 10.11. NFL 11.12; Rohian 10; Speech 11 Swenson. Michael • Football 10 Tapani. Robert - Baud 10.11,12. Baseball 10.1 J; Stage Band 10. Tario. Noreen Tassi, Danila Thaver, Michael - Baud 10,11.12 Football 10. Stage Rand 10,11,12, Wrestling 11.12 Thelen, John Thibado. Peter Thornton. Shannon - AFS 10.11.12, Band 10.11.12, NHS 11.12; Pep Club 10.11. Volleyball 10 Tiwald. Wolfgang - AFS 12; Boys’ Swimming 12 Tveit, Brian • Football 10. Twite. Robin Yack. David - Football 10,11.12: Golf 10,11.12: Hockey 10. Vandervort, Cindy Yandervort, Lynn - A Cappella 12; Bve-Bve Bird- ie 12; Debate 10; Mixed Choir 10,11. NFL 10.11.12; Senior Class Film 12; Star of the North 10,11,12 Venaas. Dale - Student ( ngress 12 Venaas, Steven Viger, Robin Vranicar, Thomas • Curling 10 Walkkv. Debra - Bye-B e Birdie 12. Mixed Choir 10.11.12, Pep Club 10; Tri-Hi 12 Wallin. Margorie - Rand 10,11,12, Girls Swim- ming 10; Letteru omen's Club 10. W’edin. Rcnac Bye-Bye Birdie 12. (Uirnivul 10. Class Officer 10; Mixer! Choir 10.11.12; Pep Club 10.11. Rohian 12. Tri-Hi 11,12. VVeiher. Douglas Weir. Joseph - Curling 11.12 W'esthy, Kathleen Wilcox, Mark - A Cappella 11.12; Bye-Bye Birdie 12; Debate 10; Mixed Choir 10; NFL 10.11 W'oods. David Woodward, Karen - Girls’ Swimming 10; Girls’ Track 10.11; Gymnastics 10.11.12 Wroblcski, Karen - Cross-Country 10. Yollevlull 10 Ziegler, V ictoria - AFS 10; Bye-Bye Birdie 12 Carnival 10; Pep Club 10.11. Tri-Hi 11.12 SENIOR SUMMARY 125 The Student Council: A Few Changes With the adoption of a new consti- tution last year, the Student Council operated with a few minor changes. The biggest change was that the Stu- dent Council became the governing body of the Student Congress. The council, advised by Mrs. Koebensky, also had the added responsibility of organizing Homecoming, an activity previously planned by the Pep Club. President Tim Vack led the council to explore projects including improving the school’s appearance, sponsoring a dance, raising money, and changing some school policies. 1. Front Row: Cathy Neari, jean Economy, Paul Gentilini Row 2: Kim Johnson. Melody Mattson Row .7: Tim Vack. Ka- ren Boril Row 4: Laurie Fjelstad, Julie Mauston Row 5: Margaret Harrington. Pam Fox Row 6: Peter Starkovich, Cin- dy Roman, Scott Klein. 2 Student Council President Tim Vack dis- cusses some new proposals 3. Council members react differently upon hearing a new suggestion. 128 STUDENT COUNCIL First Year For Student Congress With representatives chosen from classes, Student Council members, and class officers meeting to influ- ence school policies. Student Con- gress was instituted at VHS this year. After every meeting, each represen- tative reported back to his respective class to explain the items discussed at the meeting and to receive any stu- dent suggestions. But because of the group's large size and the lack of enough time, Congress failed to live up to the expectations held at the start of the year. 1. Front Row: J. Mauston, C. Neari. K Boril, S. Hautala, H. Hejtla. M. Fleming, M. Cun- ningham. L. Kozar, M. Sacchetti, M. Mc- Donald Row 2: S. Klein, T Vack. W. Far- den, J. Economy. M. Harrington, S. Filipo- vich, D Paukner, A. Torresani, L. Fjelstad, L. Greene. K, Kirkman. K. Papin Row 3: C. Roman, P. Fox. M Harrington. C. Peder- son, B. Remer, C. Milbridge, L. Rude. T Lomsak, J. Olson, D. Gunderson. R, Olson, B. Gillness. M. Mattson. P. Lien. M. Sulli- van. D Koski, L. Halunen. J McMillan. S. Podpeskar. T Hanson, K Johnson. A. Strand. J Anderson, D. Padgett, P. Lofquist, P. Gentilini, D. Bergman. 2. Student Congress members discuss Sno- Week plans during a monthly meeting. 3. The importance of voting and using parli- mentary procedure is stressed in Congress meetings. STUDENT CONGRESS. 129 Honorary Societies Recognize Achievement NFL Juniors and seniors who maintain high academic averages and who show involvement in the community are selected by faculty to become members of the National Honor Soci- ety. Club members perform few functions besides helping during open house and planning the annual spring ceremony for new initiates. NHS National Forensic League is open to students, who through tourna- ments and public speaking, earn 25 points. The chapter awards various degrees for additional points. Pres- ently, Shawna Hedican, Scott Klein, Karen Boril, Jean Jorgensen, and Tim Vack are nearing “Special Distinc- tion,” the highest degree awarded. 1. NFL: Front Row: S. Hautela, A. Mat- chefts, L. Vandervort. S. Klein Row 2: K Boril, J Baumgartner, P. Laughlin, C. Neari. B. Schmitke Row 3: T Han- son, S. Hedican. P Fox, B. Somero, D Cebelinski, S Klein. A Toresani, T. Rooney 2. A camera-shy member of NHS. Pam Schaefbauer, enjoys physics. 3. NHS: Front Row: L. Hansen. S Hedi- can, S Krebsbach, P. Fox Row 2: B Aubin, A. Makowski. T Lundstrom, S. Pakkola, L. Dummer. Row 3: S Thor- ton. S. Stupea. G. Hovey. S. Klein. A. Hietala, B. Remer 130 NFL AND NHS Forensics Speak Out Debate The 1977 debaters, who were sepa- rated into varsity and novice teams, collected evidence and practiced after school each day in preparation for weekend tournaments. With many schools participating in compe- tition, VHS’ers took their share of tro- phies. The season extended from Oc- tober to February. Speech The speech team was once again off to perform their creative expres- sions and other selections. Saturday morning trips, taken under the watchful eyes of coaches, Mr. Swen- son and Mr. Turk, were taken to oth- er schools. And Virginia hosted this year’s region tournament. 1 Karen Boril, Dean Jorgensen, and Shawna Hedican still can't believe that they placed third at a debate tourna- ment in Duluth. 2. Debate: Front Row: T Hanson, K Boril, S. Hautala, P Laughlin, Row 2: B Somero, S. Hedican, S. Klein. T. Rooney. 3. Speech: Front Row: R Prue, S Hautala, A. Matchefts, K. Boril. J. Baumgartner. D. Bergman. P. Laughlin, C. Neari, S. Klein, B. Schmitke Row 2: T. Hanson, S. Hedican. J Dombeck. B Somero, S. Klein, A. Torresani, S. Filipovich. DEBATE AND SPEECH 131 Rohian Survives Despite Many Problems The 1977 Rohian staff faced many problems in the photographic depart- ment. From having a dozen rolls of developed film stolen to having tens of rolls return blank, from having the camera cabinet jammed shut for days to having two of the three Rohian cameras out of commission for weeks, the photographers endured much. Rut as always, they came through in providing the integral part of the book: pictures. The copy, layout, and typing staff members, with Mr. Za- vodnik as advisor, also put in much time in an effort to meet the four deadlines which occurred at intervals of one month each. Despite the seem- ingly endless problems encountered under the pressure of time, the staff succeeded in their objective to depict the year as it was and to portray the individual student as a part of VHS. 1. Front Row: T. Lundstrom, A. Makowski, T Harju, R. Yeley, S. Basso, T. Shepard. K Stowe, B. Schinitke. P. Brunfelt Row 2: D Jarve. P Laughlin. S. Latvala. T Hanson. B Anderson, P Fox, J Mansion Row 3: C Neari, D Cebelinski, J Bingel, L Fjelstad, B. Remer, J Kuberka, M. Skorieh, C. Squires. B Kochevar, G Hovey. A. Zavod- nik. 2. Kim Lawrence types captions in the third deadline rush. 3. Checking the adjustments on the u ide angle lens, Dave Koski prepares to snap some more candids. 132 ROHIAN Literary Publications Expose Creativity Star Of The North Cadeaux A small but hard-working staff, with Lynn Vandervort as editor, con- structed this year’s issues of Star of the North. The newspaper devoted to presenting both sides of news stories, suggesting ideas, and supporting be- liefs, brought enjoyment to both the students who read the paper and those who worked on the staff. Hidden in each individual lies some form of creativity. Once again, through the publication of Cadeaux, a literary magazine, the students’ ar- tistic and literary talents were re- vealed. After a late start, the staff succeeded in gathering many cre- ative works. They came up with some impressive pages. 1. Traci Hanson gets another sneaky idea for a Star of the North article. 2. Star of the North: A. Matchefts, T Han- son. T. Harju. L. Vandervort, S. Klein. K. Sterling. M Holmes. S. Stowe. 3. Cadeax: K. Sax hang, D Beatty, B. Remer. L. Vandervort. T. Harju. 4 Debbie Cebelinski chuckles at a poem sent into Cadeaux. PUBLICATIONS 133 VHS Receives Wolfgang And Welcomes Back Connie As well as receiving Wolfgang Tiwald, a foreign exchange student from Austria, two VHS students par- ticipated in the American’s Abroad program during the year. In January, senior Connie Gunderson returned after spending a year in Brazil. Just one week later, junior Theresa Rooney left for one year in New Zea- land. The club sponsored an open house for Wolfgang. They also hosted the annual junior-senior benefit hock- ey game, complete with cheerleader and band, which ended in a 5-5 tie. The chapter, along with Mt. Iron, co- sponsored the International Weekend held in February. Through bringing these exchange students to Virginia and by sending students to foreign countries, the club hoped to instill in VHS students a better understanding of youth around the world. 1 Wolfgang Tiwald, from Austria, listens attentively as a friend explains the meaning of a new English word 2 Connie Gunderson’s worldly exper- iences make her stand out from the crowd. 3. AFS Front Row: T Rooney. C. Gun- derson. W Tiwald Row 2: C. Neari. K Boril. P Laughlin. T Harju Row 3: C. Rooney. S. Krebsbach, S. Thornton, C. Knoll, S. Hedican, T Meli. P Fox Back Row: D Cebelinski, P. Schramm. C. Robinson, B Gilness. D Jorgenson. J Nosan. 134 AFS Girls’ Club Work On One Major Project F.H.A. The Future Homemakers of Amer- ica focused on one project this year: choosing a Grandmother Pal from the nursing home. The club members made the women pins and gifts for Christmas. At the end of the year, the girls held a tea to meet their secret pals, feeling satisfied that they had brightened someone’s life. Letterwoman’s The Letterwoman’s club, advised by Mrs. Rantala and Mrs. Witty, is open to all girls who have lettered in an athletic event. The members this year sold gym bags in order to raise money for buying trophies for the most valuable players in each girls’ sport. 1 FHA Front Row: Mrs. Musich, S. Lahde. V. Jedda, R. Lenka Row 2: C. Robinson. S. Rebrovich. H. Ahlstrand, L. Sundbom. 2. FHA members enjoy making pins after school. 3. Letterwoman's: Front Row: C. Carlson. J. Mesich, J Cundy. S. Staupe, L. Hen- drickson. Row 2: L Hansen. M. Novak. M LeClair, S. Okerstrom, P Schaef- bauer. M. McClelland. C. Pederson, S. Pakkala. 4 President of Letterwoman’s, Mary McClelland, tries to think of other fund raisers besides selling gym bags. GIRLS’ CLUBS 135 Joint Efforts Produce Turnabout Entre Nous And Tri-Hi While both Tri-Hi and Entre Nous combined efforts to produce Turnabout, they also worked with Student Council in an unsuccessful attempt to change the rules con- cerning age and out-of-town re- strictions. Entre Nous took on one additional duty this year as they were designa-to distribute and col- lect Homecoming ballots. 1. Both club presidents, Jan Johnson and Donna Jarve, together with the Student Council question the rules concerning Tur- nabout. 2. Entre-Nous: Front Row: S. Stowe, T. Lund- strom, C. Matts, T. Harju. J. Jarve. Row 2: P. Laughlin, D. Jarve. M. Horton. P Schramm, K. Kosta. Row 3: L. Salo, A. Ma- kowsld. 3. Tri-Hi: Front Row: K. Fleming, R. Culbert, J. Jacobson, K. Osmundson, B. Graham, S Pylkka, M Glinsek. Row 2: P. Benson, J. Baumgartner, J. Kotchevar. M. Hilmas, B Aubin, S. Pakkala, K Sampson, C. Sullivan. Row 3: D. Wallner, T. Tuomela. K. Huels- kamp. K Cornell, M. Sullican, J. Johnson, S. Nelson, D. McKenzie Row 4: L. Collie, D Seppi, W. LaVigne, K Major. M. Claviter. J. Mesich, M. Novak, C. Crowle. C. Peder- son. Back Row: P. Lien, C. Dostal. I. Fjel- stad, C. Squires, B. Kochevar, J. Mansion 136 GIRLS’ CLUBS Cheerleaders Battle Lack Of Spirit Virginia is earning the distinction of having outstanding cheerleaders. This honor, however, has not come easily. The twelve varsity cheer- leaders attended many early morning sessions during the summer months, and captains Barb Graham and Mar- garet (Muggs) Harrington worked the girls hard for the football season. Then, the girls tried out on the ice at Miner’s to see which six would cheer at hockey and wrestling and which six would cheer at basketball and swimming. The two mascots, Mary Cunningham and Denise Stocco also had to try out, and they spent many hours practicing with the cheer- eaders. So even though cheerleading may sometimes seem like just fun and games, the girls work hard to win the battle over the school’s lack of spirit. 1. Barb Graham, Kathy Joelson, and Margaret Harrington wish the football team was winning. 2. The hockey cheerleaders spark pep and enthusiasm during a game 3. Front Row: J. Baumgartner. L. Andre- zejczyk. K Joelson Row 2: M. Pineo, B Graham, M. Harrington. Row 3: D. Risku, L. Halunen, P Benson. J. Mar- oste, J. Johnson. 4. Time-outs provided a chance for the basketball cheerleaders to execute a cheer. Flaming Batons Spark Enthusiasm Even though the majorettes were no longer able to practice with the band during fourth hour this year, the girls devoted many noon-times and hours after school to practicing. With leadership provided by Sheryl Pylkka, who also functioned as drum major in the marching band, the ma- jorettes chose their own songs as well as the routines to go with them, and they seemed to take pleasure in twirl- ing. They added enjoyment to the halftime presentations at football, basketball, and hockey games. Renee Jula, who won many trophies for her outstanding skills, performed individ- ual routines as well. And together, the majorettes took special care and pride in performing their specialty and the crowd's favorite routine: twirling flaming batons. 1 Front Row: R Jula, C. Little. D Skalko, E Roulsi Row 2; S Pylkka, P Lien, C. Sullivan. J. Heikkila 2 Cindy Sullivan laughs at the thought o( falling on the ice. 3. The Virginia Majorettes exhibit their skill on ice. 138 MAJORETTES Pom-Pon Girls Bring Home Second Place Trophy The Pom-Pon girls ran into some difficulties concerning practice times this year since their fourth hour prac- tice with the band was discontinued. And despite having chosen Brenda Kochevar and Julie Mauston as cap- tains of the squad, the girls had trou- ble accepting suggestions and agree- ing on decisions. Nevertheless, the Pom-Pons managed to overcome their differences in order to produce many different routines for the var- ious sports events in which they par- ticipated every week And the girls worked hard together during the summer to bring back to VHS a sec- ond place marching trophy in the Pe- ter Mitchell Days Parade in Babbitt. This award, which promoted school pride in the Pom-Pon girls, also pro- vided incentive for cooperation throughout the year. 1 Rhonda Olson pauses in a moment of reflection 2. Front Row: C. Ahola. k Johnson, k Walden Row 2: I) Seppi. B Kochevar. J Mauston. R Olson Row 3: T Oak- man. L Fjelstad. M Bouska. (. Squires. S. Filipovich 3. The pom pon girls prepare for their rou- tine as Brenda asks Julie. What are we doing?” 4 The Virginia pom pon girls do their l est to liven up the fans in the stands POM PON CIRI.S 1 � � Practice And Dedication Provide With the exception of a mix-up in Eveleth, the Virginia marching band placed first in every parade they entered during the summer. Considering the fact that the band marched almost every week, their record was quite an accomplish- ment to be proud of. But the band members worked hard early every morning to attain those standings. And band director John Vukmanich deserved much credit for his deter- mination, which resulted in a vastly improved band since his arrival two years ago. The band not only per- formed during the summer months but also at three concerts during the school year. Band members marched in the Homecoming pa- rade, led the rat pack, and present- ed a halftime salute to George M. Cohan. The players’ tireless energy was also put to use at every home football, basketball, and hockey game. Their music not only sparked crowd spirit, but it provided the means by which majorettes and Pom-Pon girls were able to perform. Besides regular fourth hour prac- tice, the stagehand members met once a week for several hours to perfect their selections. All mem- bers were busy selling candy in or- der to buy new band uniforms. BAND 140 Keys To The Band s Success 1. Front Row: D. Maratta, D Nelson, R. Ta- pani, S. Okerstrom, B. Skytta, B. Mohar, B Somero, S. Crockett. J. Benkusky. Row 2: R Mros, M. Thayer, B Crockett, P. Riley, P. Brunfelt. J. Isaacson. J. Guralski, B. Mell Row 3: D. Bergman, D. Stocco, L. Wood- ward. D. Cebelinski, K Pakkonen. Row 4: M. Weber. M Anderson. J. Kuberka, C. Pederson. S. Anderson. 2. Front Row: S Krebsbach, L. Hansen, D. Paukner, M. Dyer, P. Cavers, B Jussila, S. Olson, C. Nelson, B. Cilness. Row 2: D. Annear, D Peterson, N. Johnson. L. Knopp, C. Major, J. Hansen. J. Olson, K Johnson, M Rinne. A Torresani. Row 3: P Peterson. P. Omarzu, B. Haurunen, J. Olson, P. Dyer, K. Kosta. K Koski, S. Staupe, M. Wallin, C. Little, D. Peterson. Row 4: D. Niemi, B Schmitke, S Thornton, L Maki, B. Geary, C. Dostal, D. Moore, S. Klein, S. Friesan. R Prue, L. Dummer. 3. Beth Harunen relaxes for a moment after the long, cold walk from the high school to Malone Hall. 4 The band assembles on the balcony of the gym during a home basketball game. 5. The numerous trophies received by Mr. V’s Marching Blues during the summer attest to the band's vast improvement. 6. Stage Band: Front Row: K Johnson. D Simonson. P. Cavers, S. Krebsbach. L. Han- son, M Dyer. D Paukner. M. Anderson. Row 2: B. Somero, S. Okerstrom, B Skytta. D Nelson. D Maratta, R Tapani Row 3: T Baldrica. B Deutsch. B. Crockett, M Thayer, R. Mros, J Kuberka. B. Mohar BAND 141 Students At Roosevelt Orchestra With the combined effects of only six members this year and the retirement of director Wilbur Geary after thirty years in music education, the orchestra may be nonexistent next year. Many of the members, however, participated in honorary orchestra and commu- nity productions. 1 Orchestra: Mr. Geary. L. Schroeder. M. liilmas, M Gambucci. D. Simonson. T Aho. K Colosey 2 Lynn Vandervort and Joe Dombeck take time out from choir practice to pose for a photo 3. Mixed Choir: Front Row: R Leppala. N Johnson. J Johnson. L Bagwell. C. Knoll. T Blaeser. T Simich, T Tuomela. D. Simon- son. C Rooney. C. Cornell. J Kolstad. k Hotchkiss. D. Walkky, D DaRonco, K Walden. M Fleming. M. Stocco. Row 2: V. Peplenjack. S. Honkanen, C. Dostal. L. Woodward, R Wedin. J Jacobson. D. Pernu. L. Madden. R Olson. T. Ulischi. A. Torresani, G Huelscamp, M Harrington. M Peplenjak, T Shepard. P Cavers. P Inline, M Murdoch Row 3: L. Groves. B. Geary, B Crockett, G Ritacco, T. Skoreth, B. D. Higgins, J. Pfutzenreuter. J Vranicar, B Raisch. J Melgeorge. J Haugen. J Sand- strom. B. Hestetune. J. thnlovinit , O. Rask. U2 MUSIC Excel In The Field Of Music Mixed Choir Row 4: L. Greene. D. Bergman. M Salo. W Pernu, D Byron. J Gulla. J Dombeck. B Somero, P Curry. D. Gunderson. S. Samp- son. J Norlander. M Stanaway. S. Larson. D. Anderson, J Asbach, C. Ahola, S. Pvllka 4. With Larry Groves as director, mixed choir members enjoy sixth-hour practices. 5. Pam Cavers and Moira Murdoch flash knowing grins at a fellow choir member 6. The mixed choir prepares for another hard day s work The mixed choir was led through another successful year under the direction of Larry Groves. Officers serving the choir were Sheryl Pyllka, president; Joe Dombeck, vice-president; Jean Sandstrom, sec- retary; and Mary Peplenjak, trea- surer. Giving 100 percent every day was a must, and the word “can t” was never heard. The choir took part in various fund raisers this year selling bingo tickets, fruit, and jew- elry. The money raised was to help defray the cost of cutting an album in the spring. The choir performed at a Winter, a Spring, and a Pops concert. MUSIC 143 Acapella Choir Strives To Reach What could be more satisfying than unique individuals working to- gether as a group, striving to reach perfection? This was the goal of the Acappella Choir members as they spent hour after hour practicing and enjoying music under the direction of Dallis Frandsen, Choir officers in- clude: Jim Scipioni, president; Deb- bie McKenie, vice-president; Barry Pardus, secretary; and Brenda Koche- var, treasurer. Besides working for hours on music, the choir members invested much time in fund raising projects. Some of the money-makers included jewelry sales, orange and grapefruit sales, a bingo, and a ra- dioathon. Choir members’ parents also contributed their time and ef- forts efforts by sponsoring a raffle and a bake sale. The funds were used later in the year to produce a record and to take a trip to the Chicago area For those extra singing outside choir, tryouts were held in December. Two groups were then chosen from the auditions; a Pops group for singing modern music, and a Madrigal group for singing unaccompanied, 17th cen- tury music. Practice for these groups was held once a week. 144 ACAPPELLA CHOIR Perfection, Once Again 1. Front Row: K. Fleming. L. Staudahar, VI Sacchetti, J. Baumgartner. H. Skarp. P Ben- son. K Matts. M Pineo. D. McKenzie, P Reid. B. Kochevar, M. Lenka, D. Celelinski, S. Jones, C. Sullivan , T. Harju. D. Risku. B Bonner. Row 2: L. Vandervort, D Stocco, P. Lien, S. Anderson, K Chopp, K. Lenci, J. Lawler, J. Sandstrom, L. Hinsa, R. Bran- ville, L. Boril, L. Halumen, S. Krebsbach, K Saxhaug, C. Roman. M. Harrington. T. Lundstrom, D. Frandsen. Row 3: T. Vack, J Braga, S. Klein, P. Pardus. G. Fjelstad, E. Dols, D. Moore, R. Jarvi, D. Schramm. R. Markkula. T Schaefbauer. D. Rowell. T Nelson, M. Wilsey, S. Ault. D. Tamte. Row 4: T Holm. J. Drevlow, P. Melgeorge, L. Johansen. B Pardus. M Brinkman. J. Sci- pioni, P. Lofguist. B. Gilness. M Skorich. T. Renzaglia, M Wilcox. B. Conoway. D. Haa- visto, S. Murdoch. 2. Madrigals: Front Row: M. Sacchetti, G. Fjelstad, M Brinkman Row 2: B. Bonner. D. Tamte. T Lundstrom, S. Murdoch. L. Vandervort Row 3: L. Hinsa, S. Ault, B. Gilness, K. Saxhaug, L. Boril Row 4: L. Staudahar, D Risku, J Baumgartner. J Lawler. 3. Pops Group: Front Row: K Fleming. S Anderson, C. Sullivan. P. Lien, M. Pineo. Row 2: D Cebelinski, S. Jones. H Skarp. M Harrington, B. Kochevar. D. McKenzie Row 3: T Schaefbauer. S. Klein. M Skor- ich, P Lofquist. Row 4: T. Nelson. B Par- dus, J Scipioni, S. McKenna. K Lisowski. 4. The Acapella Choir gives their all during a third hour practice. 5. Cindy Roman is a little skeptical of the choir’s pitch. 6. Sing it one more time, says director Dal- lis Frandsen. 7. Shari Krebsbach and Robin Branville carefully study their parts in a new song. AC APPELLA 145 A B Skubic Inc. 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Aggie’s Supper Club Luke’s Northside Cafe M C Sewing Center Paine, Webber, Jackson, Curtis Inc Peplenjak’s Bakery McCabe Jewelers, Inc. Phone 741-5868 317 Chestnut Street Virginia, Minn. 55792 Perpich TV Music Piggly Wiggly Queen City Sun Printing Range Office Supply Reliable Motors Inc. Rose’s Pizza Ace Is The Place With The Helpful Hardware Man! S S Olds-Cadillac Sears Roebuck And Co. Stewarts Sports Cyclery Tuomela Lumber Yard Range Paper Corp A W (Virginia-Eveleth) Herberger’s Inc. Virginia’s Leading Department Store 1S1 Mesabi Daily News Pederson’s Studio Schmitt Music Center Shoes ’N Things Inland Steel Mining Co. J.C. Penney Koski T.V. Service Maki’s Jewelry The 4 Seasons One Of The Finest Supper Clubs On The Range One Of The Largest Nationally Known Steak And Seafood Menus In The Area 741-4200 General Index Accappella Choir- 1-44,145. Adams. James-11- 85. 88 Administration- 30. Advertising- 146. 147, 148. 149. 150. 151. 152. 153. AFS- 134. Ahlstrand, Heidi-11- 88. 135 Ahola. Carol-12- 99.139, 142 Aho, Sheryl 10- 77. 78. Aho, Terri-10- 78. 142 Aho. Tina-12 Anderson, Darin-10- 78. 142 Altobelli, John-12- 11. 42, 99 Analyzing 39. Anderson. Brenda-12- 69. 99 Anderson. David R.-10. Anderson, Harriet-11- 88 Anderson, Jay-10- 69, 78. Anderson. Jeff-12- 76, 99 Anderson. Karl-12- 11. 13. 99 Anderson, Kimberly-10- 78 Anderson, Mark S.-10- 53, 78, 140, 141 Anderson. Sally-11- 69. 88, 140. Anderson. Susan-12- 99 Anderson, Timothy-12- 99. Andrews, Gregory-10- 78 Andrick, Joseph-10- 78. Andrezejczyk, Lucille 10- 4. 32, 78. Annear, Deborah Ufc 88, 140 Archibald. Scott-11 |88 Aronen, Carol-10- 5, 78 Aronen. Jeffrey-11--W6, 88 Aronen, Mitchell-12- 53. 58. 66, 99. Asbach, Julie-12- 99, 142. Aubin, David-10 Aubin, Elizabeth-12- 77, 99, 130, 136. Ault, Steven-11- 88 Babiracki, Glenn-11- 61, 71. 88. Bachman. Gary-10- 78. Bagwell. Lynn-11- 88, 142. Band- 127. 140. 141. Bartoletti. John-10- 78. Bartoletti. Kay-10- 87 Baseball- 53. Basso, Susan-10- 78. Baumgartner. Jill-11- 20, 21. 55. 88, 89. 130. 131, 136. 137. Beatty, Diana-12- 25, 99, 1:33. Begich, Joseph-11- 54, 58. 66. 88 Benkusky, John-11- 88, 140 Bennick. Raymond F. Benson. Pamela-11- 88. 136, 137 Berens, Beverly-12 100. Berger. Dennis-F Bergman, Doreen-10- 40. 78, 131, 140. Bergman, Douglas-11- 61. 86. 88. 142 Beste, John-F Beulke, H. R.-F- 36. Bingel, James-11- 38, 88 Bingel, Judith-10- 78. 86 Blaeser. Teresa-10- 78, 86. 142 Block, Tami-11- 88 Bodovinitz, Jeffrey-10- 78, 142 154 1NDEX Boitz, David-11- 61, 88 Boitz, Steven-10- 78, 87 Bolster, Carol-11- 89 Bonner, Elizabeth-11 89. Bonner, Katherine 11 89. Boril, Karen 11- 38. 40. 89, |4 28, 130 131. 134 Boril, Linda-li- 89, 161 Bothwell, Robin-10- 47. Bouska, Claire-10- 79. Bouska, Mary Beth-12- 100, 139 Boutto, Bradley-10- 79. Boyer, Robert-12 Boys’ Basketball 66, 67. Boys’ Swimming- 63 Boys’ Tennis- 56. Boys’ Track- 54. Bozicevich, Tami-12 24. 100 Braga, Joseph-12- 100. 160. Brandt, Nancy-F Bran ville, Robin-12- 55. 62. 65. 100 Braun. Jeffrey 12- 53, 100 Brinkman, Mark-11- 89 Brunfelt. Priscilla-11- 89, 140. Bryers, Robin-11- 89. Burgher. Mona-F- 47 Brunett, Joni-10- 79. Burton, Robin-11- 89. 90 Buvarp, Daniel-11- 63, 89 Bye-Bye Birdie- 20. 21. Byrne, Shelly-10- 79. Byron, Daniel-10- 61, 79. 142 Cadeau. Ray-12- 100. Cadcaux- 133. Cameron. Ed-10- 79. Carey, Dawn-10- 79 Carlson, Barbara-11- 89 Carlson, Cathleen-11- 62. 89, 135. Carlson. Colleen-10- 62, 79. Carlson. Kathleen 10- 79. Carney, Mary-10- 79. Carr, Debra-11- 69. 89. Cavers, Pamela-12- 32, 100. 140. 141, 142, 143, 162 Cebelinski, Debby-12- 17. 20. 22. 100. 130. 133, 134, 140. Champion. Peggy-12- 100. Cheerleaders- 137. Chida. David-11- 89 97 Childers, Phyllis F. Childs, Gary-10 Chopp. Cari-10- 79. 148 Chopp. Karen-11- 89 Chopp. Steven-11- 89. Chosa. Ward-11- 89. Christiansen, Wayne-F- 95. Christianson, Sharon-11- 89. Christmas Vacation- 25 Clark, Grady-10- 79. Clausen, Charles-12- 4. 18. 54. 60. 61. 100,127. Claviter, Michelle-11- 89. 136. £j Closing- 160. 161, 162. 163 Collie, Elizabeth-11- 89. 136. Collie, Steven-12- 100, 112, 121 Colosey, John-11- 11. 63. 89. Communicating- 43. Como, Jamie-F- 37, 40. Conaway, Brian-11- 89 Cooley, Pamela-11- 89. Coombe, Brian-12- 89. 100 Cornell, Kathy 11- 89. 136, 142. Corradi, Bruce 10- 79 Counselors- 37. Creating- 41. Creighton, Jerry-12- 100. Creighton, Thomas-10- 162 Crockett. Brian-12- 68. 100. 140, 141, 142, 148. Crockett, Dave-F- 72 Crockett, Steven-10- 68, 79, 140 Cross Country- 58 jy Crowle, Charlene-12- 19, 55, 100, 136 , Crowle, Michael-10- 79 Cuffe. Jerry 11- 61. 89. 93 Culbcrt, Rohin-12- 17. 100 136 £ Cundy. Jill -12- 101, 135 Cunningham, Mary-10- 5, 79 Cuoco. Kim-12- 101. Curling 69. Ken Curry-F-29. Curry, Patrick-10- 79. 142. Custard. Kevin-10- 79. Custard. Terri-12- 101 Daronco. Deborah-11 89 142. Dating- 29 Dean, Randy-11- 89. Dean, Ronald-10- 79 Debate- 131. DeMoe. Steven-12- 101 Dincau. Danny-12- 101, 104. Dobak, Richard-12- 101 Dolensek, Gerard-10- 87. Dols, Edw ard 11- 89 Dombeck, Joseph-12- 21. 24, 27, 101. 131 142. Dompicrre, Cathy-12- 101. Dompierre, Michael-10- 79 Dostal, Connie-12- 15. 101, 127, 136. 140, 142. Dowling. Susan-10- 87. Drevlow, John-12. DummerJLori-12- 62, 65, 101, 130, 140 Dyer, Mary-10- 79. 140, 141 Dyer. Patrick-12- 101, 140 Economy, Jean 10- 79, 128, 148 Economy, Norman-12- 14. 18, 61. 101 Edelstein. Paul 10- 56, 79. Edelstein. Robert-12- 101 Editors’ Page- 164. Eilola, Jeffrey-12- 61. 69, 72, 101 Elg, Brian-10- 79. Elioff, Lori-10- 79 Emerson, David-12- 102 Emerson, Thomas-11 89. Emery, Howard-10- 6. 7, 79, 146 Emery, Robert-12- 102 Entertainment- 30. 31. Entre Nous- 136. Erchul, David-12- 12, 102. Erickson. Debra-11- 89, 96. Esala. Michael-10- 79. F.speritu, Basilic-12 102, 121. Evens, Terry'-12- 87. Experiencing- 42. Experimenting- 48 Fads- 32. 33. Fardon, Cindy-12- 13, 102 Farden, Wendy-10- 79. Fashions- 32, 33. FHA- 135. Filipovich. Greg-12- 102 Filipovich. Sally-11- 88. 89. 95. 131. 139 Finnegan, John-10- 71, 79. Finnegan, John-10- 71, 79. Finnegan, Peter-12- 71, 102 Fjelstad. Diane-10- 79. Fjelstad, Gary-11- 89. Fjelstad, Laurie-12- 14. 102. 115. 128. 136, 139 Flaim, Cary-11- 51. 56, 66. 90. Flaim, Greg-10- 79. Fleming, Kathleen-12 62. 102. 136. Fleming. Mary-10- 78. 79. 80. 86. 142 Flood, Joanne-10- 80. Fondurulia, Julia-11- 90 Foosness, Thad-12- 102 Football- 60. 61 Fox, Farley-10- 80. Fox. Pamela-12- 26. 103. 128, 130. 134. 164 Frandsen, Dallis-F- 21. Friesen, Susan-10- 80. 140 Froehlingsdorf, Joseph-F- 40. 63. Calaski. Paul-12- 8, 53, 103 Gambueei, Mari-11- 90. 142. Gamer, Glenn-10- 80. Gamer, Steven-10- 80. Garcia, Joyce-10- 80. 153. Carson, Michael-11- 90 Gazelka, Brian-10- 80 Gazelka, Paul-11- 66. 67, 90. 163. Geary , Brian-10- 80. 140. 142. Geary, Wilbur-F- 142 Geiselman, John-12- 26, 61, 103. Geiselman. Thomas-10- 7, 80 Gentilini, Julie-11- 90 Gentilini, Linda-10. Gentilini, Paul 10- 71. 80. 128. Gentilini, Tom-10- 87. Gibbs, Jean-]2- 113. Gilbert, Lori-11- 90 Gilbertson, Gail-10- 80. Gilbertson. Gene-12- 103. Cilness, William-11- 39. 88. 90, 127, 134. 140. Girard. Barbara-12- 103. Girls’ Basketball- 65. Girls’ Swimming- 62 Girls’ Tennis- 57. Girls’ Track- 55. Givens, Geoffrey-12- 8, 103 Clinsek, Margie-12- 17. 103. 127. 136 Gobats, Michael-12- 103. Gobats, Steven 10- 80 Golden, Christine-12- 103. 146 Golf- 52 Gordan, Candice-10- 80. Gordon, John-10- 80 Graham. Barbara-12- 14. 18. 26. 103, 117, 127. 136. 137 Greene, Lance-10- 68. 80. 142. Gregorich. Carrie-12- 103 Croebner, Kathryn-10- 80. Gross, Rosemarie-12- 103. Groves. Larry-F - 142. Culla. John-12- 103. 142 Gunderson, Connie-12- 134 Gunderson, David-11- 66, 67, 88. 90. 142 Guralski. John-11- 6. 89. 90. 140 Gymnastics- 64. Haavisto. Brett-10- 80. Haavisto. Brian-10- 54, 58, 80. Haavisto, Danny-11- 51. 90 Haege, Arthur-F- 60. 61. Hacnke, Rod-12- 103 Haines, Brain-12- 103. Haines. Douglass-10- 80 Hakala, Lori-1 j- 90 Hallin. Susan-11- 90. Halloween- 17. Halunen. Lisa-11- 90. 128. 137. Halunen. Robert-10- 63, 80 Hancla, Paula-10- 80, 162 Hangouts- 29. Hanneman, Mary-F. Hansen. Hans-11- 90 Hansen, Julie-11- 90. 140 Hansen, Lisa-12- 59, 104, 130, 135, 140, 141, 162 Hanson, Karen-10- 80 Hanson. Kathy-12- 104. Hanson, Laura-12- 104. Hanson. Traci-10- 80. 87. 130. 131 Haraden, George-F Harjamaki, Merribeth-12- 59. 65, 104 Harju, Tammy-12- 104. 107, 133. 134. 136. Harrington, Margaret-12- 21. 104. 105. 127, 128. 137. Harrington. Mary-10- 211-78, 80 142. Harrington, Mary-F- 41. Haney, Christine-12- 104 Haugen. James-10- 80, 83 142 Haurunen. Beth-11- 55, 90, 141 Hautaia, Susan-10- 80. 130, 131. Hedican, Shawna-12- 104, 130, 131. 134 Heikkila, Jane-12- 104. 119, 138. Hcjda, Bradley-12- 105. Hejda, Holly 10- 78, 80 Henderson, Daniel-12- 105, 111. Hendrickson. Bradley-12 17, 35, 61 71. 98, 105. Hendrickson, Lori-10- 80, 1-35. Hestetune, Bret-10- 81, 142. Hietala, Alex-12- 105. 130. Higgins, Dawn-12- 17. 54. 105. 116, 142. Higgins, Kimberly-10- 81. 84 Higgins. Richard-10- 81 High, Robert-11 Hildreth. James-10- 81 Hill. Mark-10- 81. Hill, Todd-10 Hilmas, Mary-11- 90. 136. 142. 161. Hinkel, Becky-10- 81 Hinsa, Linda-11- 90, 160 Hockey- 70. 71. Hoffman, Oswald-10- 81 Holkko. Scott-12- 105 Holm, Barbara-10- 81. Holm. Thomas-11- 90. Holmes, Mary-10- 81 Homecoming- 18. 19. Honkanen, Suzanne-10- 81. 142, 163. Horton. Mary 11- 90. 136. Horton, Sharon-12- 105, 153. Horton, Stephen-12- 12, 15, 102. 105. Hotchkiss, Kathryn-11- 20, 21. 90. 142 Hovey, Gregory-12- 69. 72, 105. 130 Hovi, Debra-12- 46, 105. Hudson, Martin-12- 105. Huelskamp, Gail-10- 81. 142 Huelskamp. Kim-11- 22. 90. 136. Hurd, LaVine-F- 41. Hurd. Robert-F Hyvoncn. Scott-12- 61. 105. Ide, Pamela-11- 41. 90. Ikola. Chris-11- 90. Illegal Activities- 25. Index- 154. 155. 156. 157, 158. Isaacson. Irene-11- 17. 90. Isaacson. Jill-11- 90, 140. Isaacson, Steven-11- 69, 90. 96 Jacbson, Jill-12- 106. 136. 142. 163. Jacobson, Tom-12- 106. Jakse. Joseph-11- 91. Jakubek. David-12- 106. James, Michael-10. Jarve. Donna-12- 106. 136. Jarve, Janice-11- 91. 136 Jarvi, Richard-12- 106. Jauhola, Gregory-10- 81. Jauhola, Russell-10- 81. Jedda, Vickie-12- 106, 135. Jenson, Virginia-10. Joelson, Kathy-12- 98, 106. 127. 137 Johansen, Lyle-12- 24. 106. Johnson. Carmen Sue-if- 7. 91 Johnson, Carol-11- 91 Johnson. Douglas-F- 41 Johnson. Eric-10- 81 Johnson, Gregory -11- 61. 91. Johnson, James-10- 56. 81 Johnson. Janis-12- 18. 26. 43. 106, 125. 136. Johnson, Jennifer-11-91. 137, 142 Johnson. Jody-10- 81. Johnson, Kristin-10- 8. 24. 81, 140. 141 Johnson. Kimberly-11- 91. 128. 139. Johnson, LeeAnn-11- 91. Johnson. Leona-11- 91 Johnson, Mark R.-ll- 58, 91. Johnson, Nancy-10- 81, 140. 142 Johnson. Paul-10- 81 Johnson, Richard-F- 41. Johnson. Scott-12. Johnson, Scott-11- 91. Johnson. Sheldon-F- 42. Jones. Kim-12- 47. Jones, Sally-12- 39. 47, 106 Jorgensen, Dean-11- 91. 131. 134. Judnick, Frank-10- 81. Judnick, Robert-11- 53. 91. Jula. Michael-12- 66. 106 Jula, Renee-11 91 95. 138. Junior Achievement- 17 Jussila. Brian-11- 91. 140. Kaminen. Gary-F- 69. 72. Kangas. Kim-11- 91. Kangas, Lynn-11- 90, 91 INDEX 155 Kapclla. Kimberly -11- 91. Kappes. Kristy-10- 81 Kappes, Scott-12- 100 Karkoc, Wally-11 Kearney, John-11- 91 Keith. Vicki-11-yl Keranen. Cheryl-11- 91 Kesanen, Byron -F. Kimpling, Shelley-10- 81 Kirkman, Kristi-12- 10-1, 100. Kirkman, Marlyn-10 Kirsch. Jeffrey -12- 100 Kishel. Steven-11- 91 Kivela, Carolyn-11- 91. Klaskna, Mike-10- 87 Klein, Sandra-11- 17. 39, 55. 91. 130, 131 140. Klein, Scott-12- 107, 117. 119. 128, 130. 131. Knoll, Carol II- 91. 134. 142. 150. Knoll, Louis-F. Knopp. Lisa-10- 81. 140. Kochevar, Brenda-12- 14. 18. 26. 107. 136. 139. Kocbensky, Gail-12- 107 Koebensky, Kathleen-11 Kocbensky. Kathy-F- 42. Kohlhase, Brian 12- 52. 107. 108 Kohlhase, John-10- 81. Koidahl. Michael-11- 91 Kokal. Cindy-11- 17, 55, 91 Kokal. Cary-F- 37. 42. 53. Kolstad. James-10- 81. 142 Kolstad. Jeanne-11- 91. Konu, Lee-12- 107. Korcha, Kenneth-10- 81. Korkki. Sandra-11- 92. Koski, Clifford-10- 7. 24. 81 Koski, David-12- 61. 107, 122. Koski, Dawn-12- 107 Koski. Debra-10- 81 Koski. Kathryn-12- 107. 123. 140. Koski. Sharon 12- 107 Kosta. Karen-11- 92. 136. 140 Kotchevar, Joleen-11- 92. 136. Kovich, Candace-10- 55. 81 Kovich, Merrilu-12- 107. Kozar, Brian-10- 82 Ko ar, Lynn-12- 108. Kozar. Kevin-11- 92 Krantz, Julie -F- 42. Rrasaway, Michael-10- 82 Krause. Marianne-F- 43. Krcsbach. Sharon-12- 108, 121, 130. 134, 140, 141. 162. Krisak, Scott-11- 92 Krog, Joanne-11- 92. Krog, Patricia-10- 62. 82 Kruse, Jcffrey-12- 108. Kubcrka, Joseph-11- 3. 6, 92, 140, 141 Lackner, Laurice-11- 92 Lahti, Richard-11- 92. Lahti, Sheila-10- 82. 1 5. 161 Laine, Pamela-10- 82. 142 Lamppa, Gregory-12- 17. 108. Langer, Michael-II- 6. 61, 92 Larson, Bonnie-11- 92. Larson, Christine-12- 40. 108. 156 INDEX Larson, Christopher-11- 92 Larson, Curtiss-10- 82. Larsen, Ila-F- 43. Larson, Scott-10- 47. 82, 142 Lassila. Thomas-11- 92. Latvala, Sheri-10- 24, 55, 82. 84 Laughlin, Peggy-12- 108, 134. 136 Laukkoncn, Kathleen-10- 82. Laulunen, Martin-12- 108. LaVigne, Wendy-11- 17, 92. 136. Lawler. Jane-11- 92. Lawrence, Kim-12- 108 Lawrence, Robert-10- 82. Lax, Rena-12- 108. Lax. Rene-12- 108 Leazcr. Billy-10- 82. I eBlanc, Debra-12- 108. LeClair, Mary-12- 108. 135 Lchtincn, Arthur-11- 92 I hto. Kathleen-12- 108 I emay, John-10- 71 Lemicux. Andrinne-10- 82. I enci, Katherine-11- 92. 160 Lenka, Robin-12- 108, 135. Lenka. Rochelle-11- 92. I eppala. Randal-12- 142. l eppala, Robin-10- 82. Lessar, Michael-12- 109, 117, 152 I etterwomen’s- 135. Lewandowski, Christine-10- 82. Liapis, Michael-10- 27, 82. Lien. Pattie-12- 109. 136, 138 Lind. Daniel-11- 61, 68. 92. Lisowski, Karl-11- 17. 92 Little. Corine-10- 79. 82. 138. 140 Loberg, Richard-12- 109. Lofquist. Perry-12- 18. 21, 63. 98. 109. 119. Lomsak. Thomas-11- 92. I rrd, Kimberly-10- 82. Loushine. Thomas-10- 87 Lucarelli, Kerry-10- 82. Lucarelli, Thomas-11- 53. 71, 92. Lucarelli, Tony-11- 92 Lunberg. David-11- 13, 92 Lundstrom, Richard-11- 93 Lundstrom, Tammy-12- 109, 113. 130, 136. Madden. Lori-11- 92. 142, 160 Majorettes- 138. Major, Kristen-11- 93. 136, 140. Maki, Arnette-10- 82. Maki. Brian 11- 53, 93. Maki, Diane-12- 109. Maki, Elizabeth 12- 109, 140 Maki, IvOwell-10- 82. Maki, Michael-10- 82. Maki, Paul-11- 93. Makirinne, Marianne-12- 109. Makowski, Ann-12109, 130, 136 Mankus. Terrance-11- 93 Manners, Lois-11- 93. Manning, Thomas-10- 83 Maratta. Dannel-12- 109, 140. 141. Marcella, Thomas-10- 56. 61. 83. Markkula, Steven-10- 83 Markkula, Timothy 11- 93. Markley, Russel-11- 93. Maronick, Kathy-10- 83. Maronick. Sue-12- 109. Maroste, Judith-10- 55, 83. 137. Maroste, Michael-11- 93. Marshall, Dawn-12- 109 Martin, Robert-12- 30. 41. 109 Marwick, Cindy-12- 109. Matasich, Matt-11- 27, 93. Matchefts, Angela-10- 83. 130, 131 Mattila, Candice-12- 109. Mattiia, Cynthia-10- 83 Mattila, Kim-11- 93. Mattonen. Donna-11 Mattonen, Gary-12- 109. Mattonen. Gayle-11- 93. Matts. Kristin-11- 93, 136. 150 Mattson. Melody-11- 55, 93. 128 Mattson. Mindy-10- 55, 65. 83. Mattson, Steven-10- 83. Mauston, Jeff-10- 66. 83. Mauston, Julie-12- 34. 110. 128, 139, 164. McClelland, Carol-12- 43, 62. 110 McC lelland. Mary-12- 62. 110. 135 McDonald, Michael-10- 83 McKenna, Shawn 12- 110. 125 McKenzie, Debra-12- 21, 33. 110, 136. McMillian, Jyll-10- 59, 83. Meier, Mark-12- 110 Meinzer, John-10- 5, 83. Mcinzer, Steven-11. Melgeorge, Paul-11- 93 Melgeorge, James-10- 83. 142. Mell. Francis-10- 83. 140. 161. Mell, Tracie 11- 93, 134 Mesich, Jane-12- 55. 110, 185. 136 Messer, Scott-10- 83 Metzger, James-11- 43. 93. Meyer, Kurt-12- 110 Meyers, Bruce-10- 83 Mickelson, Robert-11- 93 Miettunen. Dan-12- 58, 111. 125. Milbridge, Cheryl-10- 55, 57, 65. 83. Milbridge, Larry-12- 50. 58. 60. 111 Miller, Willard-F- 43 Mixed Choir- 142, 143. Moberg, Anne-F- 43. 48 Moberg, David-10-87 Moeller, Thomas-F- 44, 66, 67. Mohar, William-11- 93. 140. 141 Monacelli. Jon-10- 83. Monson, Holly-10- 83. Moore, Dale-12- 111 Moore, Donna-10- 83. 140 Moroni, Theresa-F- 44. Vlros, Richard-11- 93. 140, 141 Muhich, Marcus-10- 70, 83. Muhich, Michael-12- 61. 71. 109. Ill Munig. George-F- 14. 44 Murdoch, Moira-10- 83, 142, 143 Murdoch, Scott-11-93. Murray, Heather-11- 93. Musich, Joanne-F- 44. 135 Neari, Cathy-10- 128, 130. 131, 134. Nelson, Cheryl-10- 140. Nelson, Daniel-12- 17, 11, 140, 141 Nelson, Judith-11- 93. Nelson, Kelly-11- 17, 55. 94. Nelson, Roger-F- 45, 68. Nelson, Susan-12- 15, 17. 11. 136. Nelson, Todd-10- 63, 84 Nelson, Willard-F- 45. Nemanic, Allison-12- 42. 55. 65, 111 Nemanic, Joseph-10- 61. 84 Newhouse, Corrine-10- 84 News- 158. 159. NFL- 130. NHS 130. Niemi, Barbara-12- 111 Niemi, Diane-11- 94, 149. Niemi, Gregory-10- 84. Niemi, Michael-12- 111 Niemi, Paul-12- 27, 111. Nilsson. Calhy-11- 40, 94. Nimps, Gail-11- 94. Nissinen, Robin-11- 35. 94. Noontime Activities- 28. Norlander, James-10- 84. 142. Norman. Anthony-12- 9. 71. Ill Norman. Katherine-10- 57. 84 Norri, Robert-11- 6. 54. 61, 68, 94. Novak, Mary Ann-12- 17. 55, 112. 135. 136. Norvitch, Steven-11- 94. 146 Nosan, Justina-11- 94, 134. Nygard, Rodney-12- 112. Oakman, Teresa-10- 84, 139 Observing- 38. O’Donnell, Mike-10- 84. Okerstrom, Sally-11- 55, 59, 65. 94. 135, 140, 141. Ollila, June-10- 84. Ollila, Kathy L.-12- 104. 112 Ollila. Kathy M. 12- 112. Olson, Doug-10- 84 Olison. Janis-12- 15. 55. 112, 140 Olson. Jennifer-10- 6. 55. 84. 140. Olson, Rhonda-10- 78, 84, 139, 142 Olson, Richard-F- 72. Olson, Susan-10- 84. 140. Olson, Todd 12- 66. 112. Oltmanns. IIeidi-12- 112 Omarzu, Allan-12- 112 Omarzu, Peggy-10- 55, 59. 140 Orchestra- 142. Orcutt, James-10. Orehek. John-10- 87 Orchek, John-11- 94. Osmundson, Kathv-12- 17, 112, 136. Ostman. Scott-11- 66 Otis. Renee-12- 35. 57, 112. Otis, Terry 10- 71. 84 Otoole, Patrick-10- 84 Oven, Greg-10- 87 Owens. Steven-10- 61. 66. 84. Owens, Tammy-12- 112 Paakkonen, Karen-11- 94. 140. Padgett, Daniel-12- 112 Padgett, Maureen-10- 84 Padgett, Melanie-11- 94. Pakkala. Susan 12- 19. 55, 57. 65. 113. 130, 135, 136. Pakkala. Richard-10- 54. 58, 84. Palcich, Thomas- F Papin, Kenneth-10- 84. Pardus, Barry-12- 63. 113 Pardus, Paul-11- 53. 66. 94. 161 Parise, Sandra-12- 113, 123. Pasch, Phillip-10- 84. Pastika. Roland-F- 45, 54, 58. Paukner, Dawn-11- 94. 97, 137, 140. 141 Pauletti, Anthony-11- 66 Pauna. Mike-10- 87. Pazzelli, Brian ! 1- 94. Pederson, Carlcen-12- 55, 57. 65. 113, 135. 1.36, 140. Pelletier, Jeffrey-11- 71, 94 Pelto. David-10- 84. Pcpclnjak, Jayne-10- 84. Pepelnjak. Mary-11- 94. 142 Pepelnjak, Valerie-10- 84, 137. 142 Pernu. Diane-10- 84. 142 Pernu, Wayne-10- 142 Perttu. Boyd-12- 113 Perttu, Todd-11- 94 Perushek, Mona-12- 113. Peterson, Debra-12- 113, 140 Peterson, Debra-10- 84, 140. Peterson, Mark-11- 5, 94. Peterson, Michael-12- 42. 113. Peterson. Patricia-10- 59, 65. 84. 140. Peterson, Richard-12- 10. 52. 61. 70. 72, 102, 113. Peterson, Stanley-11- 58. 65. 94. 146 Pettinelli, Charles-12- 11.68. 113, 150 Pcttinclli, Patrick 11- 68. 94 Pfutzenreuter, John-12- 113, 121. 142 Pineo, Mary-11- 94, 137. Pirolo, Susan-11- 94. Ploof, Teresa-12. Pluskwik, Jane-12- 113. Pluskwik, Judy-10- 62. 84 Pluskwik, Paul-1 1- 94. Podpeskar. Steven 12- 26, 61. 70. 71. 98. v 113 Polski, Craig-12- 33. 52, 69. 72. 111. 114 Pom-Pons- 139. Popelka, Kathleen-10- 85. Porter, Brian-11- 94 Porter, Bruce-12. Practicing- 40 Pratt, Gary-11- 94. Prlina, Roberta 12- 32, 114, 149. Prom-14. 15. Prout, Richard-12- 104. 114. 148 Proznik, Patricia-F- 45. 95. Prue, Renee-11- 94. 131. 140 Pupard, Richard-11- 94. Pylkka. Robert-10- 85. Pylkka, Sheryl-12- 17. 114. 136. 138, 142. Questioning- 46 Radosevich. Patrick-12- 26. 50. 51. 54. 61. 71. 114. Raisch, Brady-11- 94, 142 Rantala, Virginia-F- 46. 61 Rask, Owen-10- 142. Rask, Robert-12- 114 Rebrovich, Shirley-10- 87. Reed, Mark-12- 114 Reid, Priscilla-12- 13, 114 Religion- 24. Rcmer, Brian-12- 47. 114. 130, 133. Renzaglia. Tim-11. Researching- 47 Ribotto, Patrick-11- 95. Rice, Cindy-11- 95. Richards, Jeff-11- 54. 95. Richardson. Thomas-12-61. 102, 115 Rich, David-10- 85. Riley, Peter-12- 69. 72. 115, 140 Rinne, Maria-10- 85, 140 Risku, Donna-11- 95, 137 Ritacco, Gary-11- 61. 95. 142 Ritacco, Russell-12- 115. Robinson, Cheryl-12- 115, 134. 135 Robinson, Robert-10- 81. 85 Robinson. Sheila-12- 57, 65. 115. Rohian- 132. Roman, Cynthia-12- 115. 128 Ronkainen, Michael-10- 85 Rooney, Christine-10- 85. 134. 142 Rooney. Patrice-11- 8, 95 Rooney, Theresa 11- 17. 95. 130. 131, 134. Rosandich. Randal-12- 67. 115. Roskoski, James 12- 115. Rouleau, Renee 11- 95. Rouse, Julia-12- 41, 115. Rowell, Dwight 11- 95. Roy, Christine-10- 85. Roy, Dawn-11- 95. Rozinka. Billy-10- 85. Rude, Laurie-10- 85 Rukavina, Frank 1 .‘56, 46 Ruotsi, Ellen-11- 95. 138. Ruthenbeck. Karl -F Saarela, Mike 11- 54. 61. 95 Saari. Steven-12- 115. Sacchetti, Anthony-10- 85 Sacchetti, Michele-11- 95. 150. Sainio, Thomas-11- 95 Salminen, Timothy-10- 85. Salo, Gregory-12115. Salo, Lori 12- 115. 136. 161 Salo, Mark-11- 20. 21. 24. 63. 77. 95. 142 Salo. Teri 10- 59. S5 Sampson, Kathleen-12- 9, 115, 136 Sampson, Steven-10- 85, 142 Sandnas, Karla-12- 115. Sandnas, Peter-12- 115. Sandstedt, Becky-12- 116. Sandstedt, Beth-12- 12. 116 Sandstrom, Jean-12- 34, 116. 142. Sandstrom, Jerri-11- 21. 95 Santala. John-12- 116. Sarazine, Bernice-10- 85 Sarazine, Christopher-10- 85 Sarazine. Michael-12- 116 Saxhaug, Bradford-10- 85 Saxhaug. Karen-12- 32. 116. 118. 133. Schaefbauer, Pamela-12- 62. 116. 130, 135. 150 Schaefbauer. Todd-11 95 Scheile, Margaret-F- 59. Schmitke. Beth-11- 46. 95. 130. 131. 140 Schmitke. Harold-F- 46. Schramm. Dale-11- 95 Schramm. Peggy-12- 7, 116. 134. 1345 Schroeder. Laura-11- 95, 142 Schumann. Lois-F- 36 Scipioni, James-12- 20. 21. 56. 71. 95. 116. Scoreboard- 73. 74. 75. Seaman. Jerry-12- 17,41. 116. INDEX 157 Seaman. Scott-12- 116 Senior Activities Summary- 121, 122. 123, 124. 125. Seppi. Donna-11- 95. 136, 139. Setala. Cynthia-11- 95. Sevcik, Francis -F- 45. 46. Shepard. Tamara 10- 85. 142. 163. Show alter. Carol-10- 85. Siebert, Debbie-10- 85. Siebert, Harlan-12- 116 Simberg. Allan-12. Simbcrg. Steven-10- 85. Simich, Tracv-10- 85. 142. Simonson. Dawn-11- 95. 141. 142. 150. Siskar, Mike-10- 85. Sjoberg, Emmett-12- 116 Skalko, Dawn-12- 116. 138. Skarp, Heidi-11- 20. 89. 95 Skorich, Michael-11- 29, 53, 61, 68. 95 Skorseth, Todd-10- 71. 85. 142 Skytta. Bradford 11- 95. 140. 141 Slater. Wayne-F- 44 47 Snodgrass. Lori-12 Sno-Week- 26. 27 Softich. Christine-10- 85 Softich. Susan-10- 85 Somero. Bradley-10- 43. 63, 85. 127. 130. 131. 140. 141, 142 Somero, William-F- 39. 47. 131 Sopp, Daniel-10- 85 Sopp. Theodore-11- 95. 151. Sorci. Robert-F- 47 Speech- 131. Spolar. Robert-12- 79, 1, 117. Sponnick. Anna-12- 117. Squires, Cindy-12- 12. 117. 136. 139. Stanaway, Bruce-F- 39. 47. 71 Stanaway. Michael 11- 3. 95, 142. Stanaway, Michelle-10- 86. Stanzell. Wesley-10- 86 Stark. . Lori-11-96 Starkovich. Peter-12- 11. 38. 117. 128 Starkovich. Pia-11- 96 Star of the North-133 State- 72. Staudahar. Linda-11- 96 Staupe, Susan-12- 11. 62, 117, 135. 140. 147 Steinbauer. Laura-10 Steinbauer. Mark-12- 3. 52. 72. 117 Sterling. Kathy-10- 86 Stickney. James-11-96. 151 Stocco. Denise -11- 95. 96, 140 Stocco. Mary-10- S6. 142. Stockey, Melissa-10- S6 Stockey. Norman F- 48 Stowe. Karen 12- S. 55. 65. 117. 136. Stowe, Sharon-11- 96. 160 Strand. Alfred 11- 96 Strong. Stuart F Strukel. Gerr 10- 87. Student Congress- 129 Student Council- 128 Student Jobs- 12, 13, 14 Stupca. Stephen-12- 56. 76. 95. 117. 130 SuhadolcJohn-12- 53. 117 Suhadolc. Kathleen -12- 118. Sulentich. Karl-10. Sullivan, Cynthia-12- 118. 136, 138. Sullivan, James-12- 118. Sullivan, Marv-11- 96. 97. 136. Sullivan, Timothy-10- 69, 86. Sundbcrg, Daniel-190 69. 72. 86. Sundbom, Lori-12- 118, 135 Swanson, Craig-12- 17. 118. Swecker, Richard-11- 96. Swenson. Darrel-F- 48. 54 Swenson. Michael-12- 118. Sy, Mike-10- 86 Tamte, Daniel-11- 96. 161. Tamte, Perry-10- 86. Tapani. Robert-12- 118, 140. 141 TarioJohn-10- 86. Tario, Noreen-12- 118. Tassi. Danita-12- 18. 119 Teacher Feature- 44. 45. Thayer, Michael-12- 46, 68. 119, 140. 141 Thayer, Robert-11- 71. 96 Theien, John-12- 8, 119. Thibado, Elizabeth-10- 86 Thibado, Peter-12- 86. 119 Thomas. Steven-10 Thornton, Shannon-12- 119. 130, 134, 140, 151 Thornton, Shawn-10- 86. Tiwaid, Wolfgang-12- 63. 119. 121. 127. L34. Tornat , David-10- 86. Torresani. Ann-11- 3. 9. 96. 130. 131, 140, 142. Towle, Andrew-11- 96 Transportation- 16. Tri-Hi- 136. Tromburg. Jay-11- 96 Tuomela. Terri-11- 22. 93. 96. 136. 142 Turk, Anthony-F- 45. 48 Turnabout- 22. Tuuri, Brian-12- 98. Tveit. Brian-12- 119. Tveit, Terry-11- 96 Twite. Heidi-10- 86 Twite, Robin-12- 119 Udoirch, Toni Marie-10- S. I liesni. Toni-11- 96.142. Underhill. June-11- 55, 97. Yack. Dave-12- 3. 18. 16. 48, 52. 61. 102. 111. 119 Yack, Timothy-11- 94. 97. 128. Yandervort, Cindy-12- 119 Yandervort. Lynn-12- 15. 34, 120. 130. 133. 142 Yanne, Shari-10- 86 Yenaas. Dale-12- 4. 14. 122 Yenaas, Steven-12- 120 Yiezbicke, Jane-11- 97 Yiger, Robin-12- 120 Yitali. Randy-11- 97 Yitse. Jerome- F- 44. Yolleyball- 59. Yoss, Robert-11- 97 Yranicar, James-19- 61. 68. 86, 142. Yranicar, Thomas-12- 17. 102 111, 120. Yukmanich. John-F- 46, 140, 160 Walden. Karen-11- 97 139, 142. Walkky. Debra-12- 120, 142 Walkky. Jack 10- 86 Wallin, Margorie-12- 120, 140. 147. Wallner, Debra-11- 97, 136. Wallner, Jeffrey-10- 86. Watson, Yalerie-10- 86 Weber, Kim-10- 84, 87 Weber, Mace-11- 12. 97. 127, 140. Weber, Sharon 11- 97. Wedin. Renae-12- 21. 120. 142. Weiher. Douglas-12- 102. 120. Weir, Daniel-10- 86. Weir, Joseph-12- 61. 69. 71. 151 Westby. Kathleen-12- 120. Westby. Lois-10- 87 Wicklem. Gregory-11- 97. Wilcox. Mark 12- 120 Williams, Julie-11- 17, 29. 97 Williams, Michael-10. Williford. Robert-11- S3, 97 Wilsey, Michael-11- 53. 61. 97. Wilson, Zachary-10- 87. Winkler, John-11- 61. 97 Witty, Jackie-F- 59. Woods. David-12- 120 Woods. Norma-11- 97. Woodw'ard, Karen-12- 55. 120 Woodward. Lori-10- 140. 142. Working-49 Workman, Jo-10. Wrestling- 68. Wrobliski, Karen 12- 120 W'uori, Ricky-10. Yeley, Rosemary-10- 5, 147. 163. Youngren. Carl-11- 97 Zavodnik. Anthony-F- 44 Ziegler, Victoria-12- 120. Zimmel. Carol-11- 97. Zupetz, Claire-11- 21. 97. 158 INDEX The Year In News On July 20, 1977, exactly seven years after man first walked on the moon, an eight year, billion dollar American project gelled as Vi- king I landed on the surface of Mars After snapping pictures of the red planet, analyzing soil samples, and taking readings, the lander detected no evidence of life (as we know it) on Mars. On Earth meanwhile, world leaderships were changing as Jimmy Carter replaced Ger- ald Ford as President of the United States. With Walter Mondale assuming the position of Vice-President. Minnesota’s Governor Wendell Anderson became the new state's senator, and Rudy Perpich took over the governorship In other parts of the world, a Chinese power struggle upon the death of Mao Se-Tung cul- minated in the naming of Hua Kuo-Feng as chairman Argentina’s President Isabel Peron was ousted. And Prime Minister Ian Smith tried to quell armed conflicts over white rule in a primarily black populated Rhodesia. Several controversial topics emerged in America over the year Elizabeth Ray. secre- tary of Congressman Wilbur Mills, exposed un- ethical standards and sex scandals amoung top- ranking government officials At West Point, the United States Military Academy, a cheat- ing scandal revolving around the strict honor code effected the dismissal of dozens of cadets and the investigations of scores of others And a Supreme Court decision, ruling capital punish- ment Constitutional, allowed the execution of murderer Gary Gilmore to occur on January 17. Gilmore, who professed a desire to die by attempting suicide, was the first man to be executed since 1967 At the time of his death by firing squad. 358 other inmates in 20 states sat on death row as American opinion favored the death penalty. A mysterious illness struck many members during an American Legion convention in Philadelphia over the summer, killing 29 per- sons and hospitalizing many others Half a year later, the cause was still under dispute, but it was thought to be a rare rod-shaped bacteria. In an effort to prevent a projected Swine Flu epidemic from raging the country, mass im- munization of adults took place despite the small number of actual flu cases reported. The shots were discontinued, however, as they were thought to cause temporary parallysis in a min- ute percentage of the people immunized. Environmental concerns of the year cen- tered on numerous oil spills created by Liber- ian tanker accidents off the Atlantic coast in December Millions of tons of oil spread over miles of ocean, covered coastal beaches, and threatened the existence of some marine ani- mals. Locally, a United States district court last summer ordered Reserve Mining (Company to end its dumping of asbestos-like fibers into Lake Superior by next July. An arguement en- sued concerning possible sites for on-land dis- posal. If Reserve is not given Milepost 20. it threatens to shut down its operations in Silver Bay In terms of weather. Minnesota exper- ienced sometimes severe drought conditions over the summer which resulted in a dispro- portionally high number of area forest fires. The drought conditions received no alleviation over the winter months as very little snow fell. Montreal set the stage for the 1976 Summer Olympics. Skater Dorothy Hamill was one of the many athletes who received gold medals for the United States Crowds were brought to their feet as Rumania’s consummate gymnast. Nadia Comaneci, earned a 10.00 score seven times for her performances. The future of the Olympic games remains uncertain, however, because of political manipulations This year’s games were marred by Montreal’s refusal to let Taiwan athletes participate after pressure ex- erted by Peking And an African walkout di- rected against New Zealand took place because the country once sent a rugby team to South Africa. In this country, the Super Bowl was the main sports attraction although the fifth Vi- king trip to the Big Game ended in defeat to the Oakland Raiders with a score of 32 to 14 With 225 tall ships from 30 nations sailing down Hudson River on July 4. America cele- brated its Bicentennial. Another significant event commemorating history and freedom in- volved Alex Haley’s ’’Roots.” For eight con- secutive nights in February, over 130 million Americans watched at least part of the absorb- ing series which related Haley's family's pas- sage from ancestral Africa to slavery in Amer- ica and, finally, to freedom And with nostalgia for days when there was no talk of inflation, unemployment, or energy crisis, the United States mint brought the two dollar bill back into circulation. NEWS 159 162 CLOSING 1977’s Rohian Staff Advisor Business Manager Staff Anthony Zavodnik Scott Klein Brenda Anderson Shari Krebsbach Sue Basso Sheri Latvala Co-Editors Priscilla Brunfelt Peggy Laughlin Connie Dostal Tammy Lundstrom Pam Fox Julie Mauston Mary Dyer Laurie Fjelstad Kim Lawrence Ann Makowski Traci Hanson Cathv Neari Photographers Tammy Harju Susie Nelson Jim Bingel Debby Cebelinski Steve Collie Greg Hovey Cliff Koski Dave Koski Joe Kuberka Brian Remer Mike Skorich Mary Holms Donna Jarve Brenda Kochevar Kathy Koski Beth Schmitke Tammy Shephard Cindy Squires Karen Stowe Rose Yeley We would like to thank the staff members who took their responsibilities seriously and came through for us. We would also like to thank Tom Lassila for his ink drawing, Mesabi Daily for the use of several sports photos, Mr. Sacchetti for unlocking countless doors and gates for us, and our teachers for understand- ing when we missed classes on deadline days. Finally, we would like to express our apprecia- tion to Mr. Z. for all the advice and consolation he gave to us. In the spring of 1976, we agreed to be editors. Since then, we spent a good part of our time on the production of this book. We were trained by last year’s co-editor, Scott Brunfelt, to take over this challenging but often frustrating job. In July, we departed for the University of Minnesota for two full weeks of editor’s camp. We enjoyed learning production tips and forming new ideas for our book, but it was a lot of work as we sat up until 2:30 doing our homework for the next day’s classes. Well, we made it through camp only to find actual work on the book at school even more demanding. Producing this annual took an incredible amount of time and effort of many people. But it was also a lot of fun working with others to produce the 1977 Rohian. Although we made some mistakes, we are proud of our final product. And we hope that for years to come, this yearbook will evoke many good memories of the various activities and students — the Shades of Blue — that made VHS such a special place. Julie Mauston Pam Fox 164 EDITORS' PAGE ;v.v. WAV ®s§8 'vV.V-'