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

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Keep listening With all the new TV series that were coming out, it was the oldies that were tops with the juniors. The overwhelming favorite was M A S H, about the medical unit stationed in Korea. M A S H could have been viewed as reruns on several stations, although the last first-run episode was presented in February. Other favorites were Soap and Benny Hill. Music combined with TV brought about the new favorite MTV, the music video station which was only seen on cable. Hines and Berglund, the disc jockeys on music radio WLOL, may have been the incentive all juniors needed to get them out of bed each morning; it certainly was the most popular radio station. E.T. starred in the movie that swept the nation and also swept Park. But Sylvester Stallone and Richare Gere were close behind with their new movies First Blood and An Officer and a Gentleman. Unusual yes, talents maybe When juniors were asked what talents they had, a few gave quite unusual answers. David Gantman claimed he was a pro at dressing jp like a girl. Maybe he was nspired by Dustin Hoffman, who vas CHATTER Elliot Kula: Analyzing his future Tammi Zelkin: Doesn’t want to just read the ads David Schribman: Was he the star of First Blood? most successful when he dressed like a woman in his movie Tootsie. Richard Ezirlov’s greatest talent was touching his toes. Was it possible the gym teachers let such talent go unnoticed without signing him up for an advanced class? When we grow up By eleventh grade, many students already knew what they would like to do in their future. Tammi Zelkin wanted to go to college out East and study advertising. She then would develop logos for big companies and work up to her own business. Elliot Kula planned to go to college at Brandeis and become a psychologist. Sherry Ryter wanted to go to college in Minnesota and major in business; some day she may be the president of an international corporation and some juniors, like Murray Levitt, wished they could grow up and be professional businessman. On the move Some juniors didn’t always live in St. Louis Park. Some, like Cathy Jo Robinson, had lived all over the US, while others come from far away places such as England, Saigon and Leningrad. NEXT IN PEOPLE HOLY SMOKES! IT WASN’T THAT SAD SOPHOMORES UPDATE FASHION SCENE SOPHOMORE PERISHES IN ACCIDENT A fresh look at College Prep Biology reveals that sophomores found the class worth the effort. Some intriguing differences between John Doe dies of exposure after being styles in the seventies and the eighties taped to an iceberg by the football are examined. team. 201

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COLLEGES ARE ON THE PROWL ---JUNIORS Look out! We’ve got you surrounded! You have the right to remain studious; if you give up this right, low grades can and will be used against you (on college applications, that is.) To have been a junior you were faced with the fact that your year counted more than any other year if you planned to go to college. First of all. the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) was taken in October. This was the only college entrance exam most Minnesota colleges required. Also, since college applications were due during the senior year, the junior year was the most recent complete grade for colleges to have looked at. As Marcy Ettedgui felt. “The classes this year are the hardest ones I've ever had. Advanced Algebra was the math course taken most. Study of world history was the theme of social studies classes, and English Core 11 consisted of intense practice on correct paper writing and grammar. I never go home without a pile of homework. complained Jon Burstein. But I really think I’m learning more than ever. jeei tlie.pn!ssuf Js. Juniors. hfc Jon Bprapm, of cojieges weeping them E SSL o°;L JJJF Tran. Kim Transue. Mary Tschida. Daniel Tusler. Lindsay Udstrand, Shelly Ulrich. Kristine Vangstad. Pamela Vatne. Bill Verber. Oleg Waelti, Kara Walder. Annette Walker. Stephon WaWentine. Lisa Waska. John Wedge. Bradley Westley. Darin Williams. Allen Williams. Patrick Witson. Shawn Wise. Bridgett Witt. Debra Wolk, Norma Woodbury. Sandra Wyner. Mikie Yackel. Paul Yi. Tae Kyu Yellen, Barrie Youngblood. Ruth Yurik. David Zappa, Moon Unit Zelkin. Tammi Zeilman. Kristine

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SOPH SOPHOMORE KEEPS ON HER TOES Throughout the school year, many students got involved in school-related organizations and functions, but still others went beyond the school's corridors to pursue personal hobbies. Among the latter, Andrea Sachs, sophomore, stood out. Sachs, who was involved in the school marching band, also worked in ballet. Before Sachs became involved in ballet, she was greatly involved in gymnastics, a sport she gave up because of the intense competition. In ballet, stated Sachs, “I can go at my own pace, free of any pressure to compete. It’s an art I can continue to progress in for a very long time. Sachs worked on her ballet twice a week at the Sivanich School of Music and Dance. She worked with George Bannarons. a former professional who danced in Europe for five years. Bannarons was optimistic of Andrea's progress. Andrea is a good student; when I ask her to correct something, she does it without hesitation. All my instructions absorb in her mind like a sponge. Andrea sets a fine example for the rest of the class, concluded Bannarons. Andiea Sachs' instructor George Bai narons, loves to show otl his talent©! student Aaron. Benjamin Abramson. Laura Abramson, Michelle Ackerman. James Akguc. Cenzig Albers. Robert AUman, Jacquelin Amundson. Jeflrey Anderson. Anthony Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson. Eric Anderson. Gretchen Anderson. James Anderson. Lisa Anderson. Peter Anderson. Regina