St Louis Park High School - Echowan Yearbook (St Louis Park, MN)

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The American public is finally awakening to face the dawn. They are judging the man, not the party. Daniel Goodman 9 Doing her small part in the elaborate political scheme, Diane Powell places her support on a truck's bumper. Some very familiar sights before the November elections are the hundreds of bright and colorful lawn signs that crowd their way into tho political scene. 8 Anticipating a close race with the incumbent, Paul Berndt and John Seidlitz art themselves with signs for two more homes — possibly the decisive votes.

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 . . . with your hair greased and your pants rolled up.” Kathie Butte and Diane Don Carlos explain 50's Dress Day. In a time of need, escort Dave Ashley happily lends his shoulder to the overjoyed Queen Candidate Debbie Bell. SCEPTER BEARER: T. Johnson. LORDS AND LADIES — BOTTOM ROW: J. Kringlee, J. Pctterson, L. Swaiman, M. Lazniarz, D. Don Carlos, K. McQuaid. CROWN BEARER: K. Beodle. ROW 2: B. Kampa, K. Butte, M. Biglow, S. Poterson, S. Dahlgren, C. Engel, K. Schopper, N. Clark, J. Lar- son, M. Mense, K. Schrupp, P. Longer. ROW 3: R. Nathonson, S. Setter-holm, P. Berndt, D. Schrupp, S. Weihrauch, L. Whipple, S. Himmelman, S. Nelson, B. Lippka, D. Konn, P. Wagner, C. Merz, K. Jenniges, J. Carter, C. Brooks, R. Henrichs, S. Cook, J. Cadwell. 17

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Stan Baratz, an active campaigner, happily staples together another display of power, realizing the strong influence lawn signs have on indecisive voters. ‘Let me make one thing perfectly clear . . . Come home America1 Election '72 was unlike any other in history. It was the first time that youths 18 to 21 years old were able to vote in a presidential election. Thus, students paid close attention to the political issues and candidates. Corruption in government, the economy, welfare and tax reforms and Vietnam became topics for student debates. Enthusiastic from their newly gained right, many students volunteered their time and services os campaign workers. Many afternoons and weekends were spent stuffing envelopes and canvassing neighborhoods. In the end, winning or losing wasn’t the only issue. It was the friends made and the excitement that goes with being involved that made their efforts worthwhile. I am the great and powerful Ozl Never mind that man behind curtain I It's just John Mayeron preparing to place his vote. To prepare themselves for questions and challenges from the opposition, Ned Levinsohn, Bert Goldstein and Jeff Mandel study their leaflets. 19