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

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1987 volume:

Echowan Volume 59 St. Louis Park Senior High 6425 W. 33rd Street St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (612)925-4300 | Activities p. 12 | People p. 64 | Academics p. 140 Mini Mag Ads Index p. 217 p. 225 p. 234 Contents 1 I Arnold Rogalla conducts an experiment; to find the right conclusion means a good grade in Chemistry class. After a football practice. Matt Kraska and Robert Divinski enjoy a break. The sum of us: Doin' it all Park Style Some of us had lived in Park all of our lives, while others had arrived just recently from places like Laos and Cambodia. Some of us sang, some ran, others carried the ball, while the rest of us sat on the bleachers and applauded. Some of us lived in luxurious houses and travelled to Europe in summer, while others of us never got beyond Miracle Mile. Many of us worked long hours at part-time jobs; others took classes at the University in our free time. We attended churches, synagogues and temples. We drove vans and sports cars and ten-speeds. We were divided into 554 one-six and two-four and two-six. But put us all together and we became ONE. We yelled louder and longer than other schools. We painted our faces orange and black to show our Park Pride. Our differences created our flair, our unique flash. And we called it Park Style. As you look through these pages, let us show you again what Park Style was all about. ▲ Struggling to free himself, Brian | Wasserman worries he'll be late to class. 2 Opening To personalize their locker more, Kris Pearson and Sara Bearmon take time to decorate. I During their open hour Tim Dixon I and Tory Meyers mo-ped to lunch. Opening 3 Opening Life was busy. Times were tense. School days were long and weekends seemed short. Taking our minds off school, that was the key. Whether it was during the summer or during the school year, we needed to relax, get down and enjoy life. In summer this meant escaping to different landscapes. Some braved the threat of terrorists to travel overseas, while others faced the challenge of the Boundary Waters. Even holding down the home front was not dull. The sun lured people to the Lakes and the Aquatennial. At night, we mingled with the crowds of Uptown, attracted by the street music and colorful culture. We attended the Monkees Concert and the State Fair. Once school began we opted for Byerly's to grab a bite after the football game, or we got a group together to see the school production of Grease. Movies were always popular get aways, including such hits as Top Gun and Stand By Me. If we were feeling broke we'd rent a video and stay home. But when payday came around it was shopping at Ridgedale or taking in a show at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. In hundreds of ways we got what we needed: release, relaxation and revived spirits, to take on another week, another semester, another year of school. ▲ Wet n' Wild... The likes are a popular spot to meet friends and get away from it all without going too far. Robyn Faragher and | Nancy Stone enjoy the sailboat regatta at Lake Calhoun during the Aquatenni.il What if all the students in school looked like they came off a Xerox machine? This might happen in some schools, but as Park students we had no reason to worry, in the halls we saw the athlete in letter jacket talking about a game. Next to him might be a punker in exotic hairdo, making after school plans with friends. Down the corridor, the scholarly student headed to the library, arms full of books. Outside, just exiting the parking lot were the students who had decided to take the afternoon off. Like a deluxe pizza with “the works ' these people — their habits, wardrobes, interests, idiosyncrasies and contributions — blended to create a unique and stimulating taste. We liked the flavor. Betsy Fiterman, Membership Vice President of Beth El US Y, Tony Moldo and Tami Bernick carefully plan an upcoming program about Israeli customs. Rice Krispies is the choice of Scott Otto as he starts off his day. Otto feels that eating his morning meal keeps him alert for the school day. Music is a big part of the lifestyles of many Park students. Marie Morris browses through records in Northern Lights, a popular downtown record store. 6 Opening Spending time after school on the athletic field is an important part of Michael Gears' day. As J.V. soccer goalie, he throws the ball in to continue play. Did you know??? The average Park student got from six to eight hours of sleep most nights. The most popular times to climb under the covers were ten or eleven p.m. By six a.m. many of us were dragging ourselves out again. Cleanliness was at the top of the list for Park students. The most common thing students did first on school mornings was take a shower. At the other end of the scale were the students whose first activities included walking the dog, turning on the tv or calling a friend. A spelling test shows if B. Samari-Kerman, R. Stutzman, J.Kuen-ing, K. Sage, T. Heilsberg, A. Wickersham, ). Musto and D. Schumacher have spent time studying. About 40 percent of Park students did not begin the day with a good breakfast, or any breakfast at all. For those who did, though, the overwhelming choice was good old cold cereal. More creative breakfasters indulged in soup, Spaghetti O's, pizza or salad to get them going. Lifestyles 7 Class of '87 ir favorite 2. 39% have brown eyes. 3. 31% have birthdays during summer months. 4. 30% choose blue as their favorite color. 5. 63% like the school colors. 6. 23% are less than 5 feet 5 inches tall. 7. 43% have blue eyes. 8. 67% have lived in Park all their lives. 9. 37% are above 5 feet 9 inches tall. 10. 46% like the school song. 11. 11 % choose green as their favorite color. 8 Opening Need money? Get a job! Concerts — Dinner — Movies. All of these necessities cost money which meant that lots of Park students had to work. Whether it was fast food service, office jobs or babysitting, we turned over part of our valuable free time to our employers. This left not as much time for homework, school spirit and, especially, SLEEP. Jobs ... freshmen wanted them, seniors didn't. Can you work for me on Thursday? ■ Part-time childcare opportunities prepare students for parenthood. | Ellen Stewart helps children during recess at Lenox Preschool. No way, there's a soccer game! How much does the IRS get? I can't get up to go to work ... maybe I'll call in sick. When do I get a raise? I quit! In the end it was worth it. After taxes we had enough pocket money to live until the next paycheck. Along the way we learned valuable skills and ways of becoming more responsible. HOURS PARK STUDENTS WORK PER WEEK 0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 40+ I 4% 11% 21% 33% 13% 9% 4% 3% 2% Always looking for something new we searched for the perfect activity to suit our individual talents. There were old standbys like Parkettes and jazz Ensemble, where memberships fluctuated as interest in them dropped or peaked. There were new choices like International Club or Thespians. There were groups like S.A.D.D., for those of us who had a cause to promote, and other groups like Chess Club when we wanted to sharpen our skills. With a couple of dozen activities to choose from, we could be as involved or free as we liked. That was part of our style. Freedom. Tom Plantikow, and Chris Navha lead the band before the I kickoff of a football game. Pep Band members prepare to ■ play the traditional Park Loyalty Song. I The Oriole, the most enduring symbol of Park Style, adds spirit to many events. Activities Division high school danceline entertaining at halftime is one of the ongoing duties of the members of Park's danceline. The Parkettes kick up their heels to the Neutron Dance. The tradition continues for Minnesota's first Activities Division I The agony of defeat. Lesley Beha and Jenny Longstaff discuss their loss to the senior Powder Puff team and ponder their mistakes. Spirits stay high 'n dry Homecoming already? It's only the third week of school! Planners had begun their work during the summer and, so, despite soggy athletic fields and streets puddled with rain, students turned out in record numbers for Homecoming Week, the single biggest annual event at Park. The week began with a new activity. Powder Puff Football. Senior girls had challenged junior girls to the game, and on Monday afternoon as fans cheered and senior boys led the yells, the seniors prevailed, plowing past the juniors 7-0. One of the players, Debbie Odessky, senior, felt it was a good idea that ought to be continued because it was Lots of fun and brought the class together. After the Powder Puff game, intramural volleyball, including teams with names like MaHatMa and Sasquatch, began their annual playoffs. The gym was filled with bumpers and spikers, dueling each other until the final point was scored. In the end, two senior teams prevailed and would play the championship game before the campout. Then it was Splat! Splat! Splat! It was Tuesday and the pie eaters were chanting to get themselves psyched, while the smell of chocolate and banana cream filled the air. At the sound of the whistle, six-member teams smashed their faces into cream-filled pie tins. When the winners emerged, smeared with pie; Sarah Henrickson, junior, and her team had gulped their way to the girls' championship. Commented Henrickson, It was really great to win! Especially to beat the seniors! By Wednesday evening everyone had recovered their appetites and cleaned off the pie to attend Coronation. Reigning King, Parrish Curry, brought tensions to a quick end, crowning John Martin as his successor within seconds. But Queen candidates had to keep smiling hard as Queen Amy Davidson passed the crown slowly over the heads of all ten girls. At it came to rest on an excited and tearful Megan Hunt. Kristi Zahn, another Queen candidate, remarked, I thought she was going to stop breathing. It looked like Megan had every emotion going through her at once! I Sleeping? At the campout? Even though most campers are wide awake and bushy tailed, watching movies or just chatting with friends, Sean McGinty slips off to an unoccupied but soggy tent to catch a few z's. I Happy and proud to be reigning over the Homecoming court are newly-crowned queen and king, Megan Hunt and John Martin. 14 Homecoming And the winner is ... Jeff Wigren gratefully I accepts his thirst quenching prize for winning | the volleyball championship with his team. 7 Buzz off Edina! Sprinting and dodging the mean I green is what the Homecoming football game | is all about. While Craig Oppegaard shows his Presenting the award are I iomecoming chairpersons, Laura Bestler, Ellen Hanson and Steve Burstein. Oriole power as he tar Ues an opposing Hornet, Cory Soltis heads to the Park endzone, for a hopeful touchdow n This is a watch. A what? A watch. A what? A . ate h Oh! A shoe! During warm and inviting gym. Even at a late hour, they have plenty of energy the campout. Tina Manning, Tricia Storm and Meg Stoneking escape to get in a circle with some of their friends and pass around various from their damp tents and stormy weather outside into the objects while singing about them. Homecoming I Wet, muddy and worn out, Keith Berg tries to relax on the sideline bench. His face shows his tiredness as he watches his team struggle to Y Megan Hunt's face says it all. After Amy I Davidson crowns her 1986 Homecoming | Queen, Sheri Sell offers her a congratulatory try to win the Homecoming game. Despite the Orioles efforts, the final score was 7-21 hdina over Park. hug. The bouquet of roses given to Hunt became a bouquet of stems after she received numerous hugs from her friends. 16 Homecoming I Aloha! Showing off Iheir leis, Jason Sandburg and Guy Leeder gel down lo the lunes of Ange s in the Skiei. Covered with banana filling and whipped cream, Jodi Davis immediately stands up after she finishes splatting her pie. Playin' in the rain Thursday night, a bitterly cold wind and rain showers struck the faces of the overnight campout participants when they set up their tents on the football practice field. Once inside, however, the school was warm and bursting with activity. First the volleyball championships were settled and then campers relaxed and watched Chostbusters and Trading Places. In a downpour later, the faithful campers returned to their tents. I was sure nobody would be crazy enough to stay out in weather like that, said French teacher, Anna Motzko, but when I got to school on Friday morning, all the tents were up! Crazy or not, at 6:00 a.m. most campers stretched their stiff bodies and returned to the school for warm food, dry shoes and, perhaps, a quick nap before going off to the day's classes. Some students preferred to go home and sleep the whole day through. Still tired but full of excitement, students roared into the gym on Friday afternoon for the Varsity Show and Pep Fest. Orange Crush and Oreos were awarded to the winners of the pie eating and volleyball contests. A Very Newly wed game highlighted the entertainment to get everyone fired up for the football game. Seniors David Ezrilov and Wendy Schmitz were the grand prize winners, portraying the Athletic Airheads. That night, chants of Buzz Off Edina echoed from the Pep Fest to the athletic field as the Orioles lined up against the Hornets. The night was kicked off by fans releasing bunches of balloons, filling the skies with orange and black. The spirit of the fans remained undefeated even after a tough game brought a 7-21 loss. Said player Jon Mastel, sophomore, Even though we lost the game, we tried hard. We had a winning attitude. Despite the loss, students turned out in record numbers for the Hawaiian dance after the game. Any sadness began to lift as, flashing their flowered duds, students crowded the cafeteria to enjoy the music of the Angels in the Skies. Entering the dance, students received the traditional Hawaiian Leis. By the end of the evening, many like Lisa Woods, senior, sensed a special feeling of togetherness. I danced in a big circle with friends, said Woods, and I danced with people I'd never seen before, but it didn't matter because we were all having such a good time. And so, on this colorful note, Park said Aloha to Homecoming Week. I Coronation Ushers, Usherettes, Lords, Ladies, and Candidates: Front Row: P, Lindberg, T. Beugen, L. Bannick. B. Gustafson, S. Bearman, M. Anderson, K. Blair, S. McGinty, P. Grochow, J. Ingersol, A. Resnick, C. Kotlarz, K. Debrobander, D. Ezrilov. Row 2: K. Sax, S. Gannon, P. Fix, J. Goldman, C. Dominise, G. Lemke, B. Yellen, W. Schmitz, J. Dumas, M. Larson, K. Woessner, E. Dull, T. Manning, T. Roe, S. Brynteson, J. Wigren, L. Hawkinson, S. Brottlund, D. Shaw, S. Berkwitz. Row 3: C. Schottenbauer, |. Dixon, H. Formo, M. Parrington, K. Zahn, S. Bernstein, S. Sell, M. Kraska, C. l ahammer, R. Boone, Anne and Amanda Schottenbauer, Scepter Bearers; R. Divinski, E. Hanson, N. Meyer, S. Rausch, J. Thalberg, R. Tillotson, C. Oppegaard, E. Strohl, T. Donahue, J. Kelly. Homecoming 17 _ With a persuasive grin, Patty Simcox, played by Liz Pascoe, informs Kim Feltes and Michelle Davidman are hysterical over the thought of I Danny Zuko, played by )im Ingersoll, that the Rydell High School track Danny Zuko, head of the Burger Palace Boys, becoming a member ot | team is having try-outs soon. Zuko promises to be at them. Pommettes the track team. I Knickie drives up in Creased Lightning, his own car, as Danny Zuko. Doody, Sara Tobin, and Roger check it out. After giving Knickie a Crease is the word... Taking time out from I practice for the fall play are major cast | members of Crease Front Row: K. Morris and hard time, he gets back at them by singing Creased Lightning. The others are in awe of his new wheels. N. Trump. Row 2: C. Kosel and P. Grochow. Row 3: J. Lovrencevic, J. Ingersoll, D. Biros, and C. Swartz. 18 Fall Play Nikki Trump, as Marly, sings Freddy My Love'' to I a boyfriend in Japan who has just sent her a satin I robe. Changes make it magical Dear Echowan, What's with the production of Grease? Something seemed different when I went to Park's version of it. I went on all three nights (November 20,21 and 22), and it was almost magical. Was it just me? Sincerely, a lost soul. Dear lost soul, Park High did put on Crease on November 20, 21 and 22 but the magic you felt could have been from a number of things. There were twenty extra cast members than the script called for, some songs other than what was called for, there was a pre-show concert and it was the first musical that Lori McCarthy had directed at Park. Nancy McBride, sophomore, who played Miss Lynch thought that it was a good idea to use more people. “With more people involved, I met people from different grades.” Kelci Morris, senior, who played Rizzo liked working with the bigger cast because they helped make the atmosphere more fun and exciting for the audience. Twenty minutes before the play was to start, there was a pre-show concert of songs from the fifties. People such as Barb Bronstien, senior and Tracy Simmons, junior sang solos. Vince Fontaine played by Tom Coleman, senior was the Master of Ceremonies for the concert. Morris liked the pre-show concert because it psyched everyone up. It gave people with smaller roles a solo w hen they had the talent. McCarthy started the fall play with the goal of using as many school people as possible, for example, the people that had never been involved with a production before. McCarthy also used a game to help cast members feel more a part of the group. Everyone had a secret pal that they gave notes of encouragement or small gifts to let them know that they were doing a good job. According to McCarthy, the main reason she made these changes in Crease was to, start Park's theatre season with a bang. She wanted a successful opening production to raise enough money to help support the rest of the season. McCarthy felt that Crease was the first step toward her long-term goal, that of “building a fine arts program here. I wanted all aspects of the school arts programs involved. The art classes, the music classes, and the speech classes. We are glad that you enjoyed yourself, and we think that you should go to more of Park's productions so you can catch the magic. Sincerely, Echowan. During the dance, Vince Fontaine, played by Tom Coleman Meals the microphone from Johnny Casino, played by Mitch Puff. ; At the reunion of the class of 1959, B. Bronstien, L. Woods, L. Pascoe, N. I McBride, J. Lovrencevic, T. Barton, K. Feltes, and M. Davidman sing the Rydell High Loyalty Song with the rest of the alumni. Fall Play 19 Switch! girls ask guys What are you doing this Saturday night? Would you like to go out, my treat?” These were typical questions heard around school but surprisingly, it wasn't the guys posing them this time. As the date of the Sadie Hawkins Dance drew nearer, many girls prepared themselves to do something most had never done before. It was role reversal as the girls asked the guys for an evening out, at the girls' expense! There were a variety of different techniques used to find a date and each girl had to come up with one that would work best for her. Penny Grochow, senior, wanted to ask her favorite guy in a unique and special way. A friend and I changed the words to an old folk song and I had her sing it to my date, said Grochow. With the words rewritten appropriately for him, Grochow's date couldn't refuse! Other girls chose a more widely used approach the casual, spontaneous school technique. Kaori Kenmotsu, junior, simply approached her victim at his locker and popped the question. Then there was the pressure method. This technique seemed to occur quite often, the one in which friends would pressure a girl into asking someone. Many girls felt the need for support and encouragement from friends as they faced this new adventure. Concerned friends tended to provide the extra push and support the girl needed. Kelli Olson, senior, recalled sitting in the cafeteria discussing Sadie with friends when she was asked who she planned on taking. She told them, and suddenly he entered the lunchroom. All of a sudden, all of my friends started chanting ‘Ask him! Ask him!' so even though I was completely embarrassed, I did and he said yes, said Olson. Stacy Larson, senior, was at a party when triends gave her the courage she needed to approach and ask her date. Still another method chosen was the telephone technique. This proved to be a method widely used by easily embarrassed girls because it protected them from the eyes of their dates as they asked them out with red faces! With the different techniques and times used, the guys never knew what to expect. More often than not, they accepted the girls' proposals. The guys welcomed the Sadie switch. Bruce Dunham, junior, commented, I like how the girls have to do the asking. It lets them see what it's like for the guys. F ree dinner and dancing, how could they refuse?! I The WlOl Sound and Light Show proves to l� a hit. Paul Mattison, Allison Moffat and |im Larsc enjoy the Beatle song Twist and Shout. I Heather Dale proposes a knee slapping good time to her date, Craig Frey, what a deal for Frey: dinner, dancing and Dale's company The only problem now that he has accepted is dec iding on an outfit to match the theme! J Cina Schmerler posts bail for her date Dan I I hurslon after I fuirston was arrested for failing | hold Schmerler's hand the entire evening. 20 Sadie Hawkins Dance 3 n added attraction to the Sadie Hawkins Dante is pic tures. Wanting their pictures. After they are captured on film they will return to the I •,, preserve the memory of this evening forever, Carla Swartz and her school cafeteria to spend the 'est of the night dancing, talking and | :i ate, Eric Kraska, take time from the other Sadie activities to pose for enjoying the music. titZl r v I Stacy Rausch and Tony Roe listen intently while George Marryin' Sam Olsen tells them what to do next in the marriage ceremony. 1 )eni Longstaff and her date, Justin Forbes, spend their Saturday night slow-dancing to the WLOL Sound and Light Show. Longstaff is Rausch and Roe each have to make a rhyme with their names and promise to be good to one another before their union is official. held by the love songs, including Glory of Love and I Miss You. Forbes ponders the many different activities offered at the dance. Sadie Hawkins Dance 21 IStefanie Oberts and Malt Anderson participate in the MADD vigil. They hold candles in memory of those killed in drunk driving accidents. Vigil creates awareness Over one hundred paid members and still growing, St. Louis Park High School's chapter of Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD) was one of the largest in the state. SADD was also the largest club in school with the biggest membership. The SADD members worked to prevent others from driving while intoxicated. They spent a lot of time on social events and fund-raisers. The second week in December was declared SADD week. It began with the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) vigil which took place at the State Capitol in the Rotunda. About twenty-five Park students attended. Stefanie Oberts, senior, said, The MADD vigil was an extremely powerful and scary experience. It was scary because, as the names were being read off, I realized that most of them were in our age group. Wednesday of SADD week was SADD Day. Guest speaker Sylvia Ask talked to students and staff about DWI arrests. On Thursday and Friday there was a membership drive, and on Friday night SADD sponsored a school dance. Another major accomplishment for SADD was the cooperative effort with Golden Valley Health Center's SoberCab program. Any St. Louis Park student could call SoberCab for a free ride if he or she was under the influence of alcohol and needed a safe way home. Belonging to SADD made many students really think about DWI arrests and accidents. It also made them realize just how many people (especially students in their age group) are killed in drunk driving accidents. Kelli Olson, senior, said, I found that belonging to SADD made me think about drunk driving much more. I feel that people might think twice before drinking and driving if they knew all the facts and statistics. SADD: Front Row: J. Willis, N. Trump, I M. Schepers, M. Larson, K. Combs. Row I 2: D. Akins, M. Stuhr, M. Davidman, J. I Christiansen, T. St. Martin, C. Fisher,). I Davis, S. Oberts, M. Glaus, R. Hyllested, | Adviser. Row 3: K. Olson, L. Sletten, S. Bearmon, J. Peacock, J. Weinberg, K. Smith, S. Hughes, S. Larson, H. Austad. Row 4: L. Bestler, L. Colford, R. Burnstein,). Stevens, S. Topin, M. Anderson. Jennifer Willis participates in the candle-lighting ceremony taking place during SADD week at th State Capitol. 22 SADD ▼ SENIOR BOARD: Front Row: K. Sch.uk. G.ilc. M J. Larson, P Grochow, N. ID. Schoen, L. Woods. B. Bronstien, S. Trump, A. Gustafson. Row 3: H. Stonhousc. L. Bestler. J. ludke, Row 2: Thomas, R. Tillotson. S. Oberts, A. M. L. Hedlund, S. Christensen, D. Shaw, M. Larson, I. Gustafson, D. Linne, adv. Year of many decisions 2 Senior Board advisor, David linnt tries on one of I the senior sweatshirts. The sweatshirts sold for | twelve dollars a piece. k Sfnior Board members, lay Ludke, Anne Gustafson, I Kathy Schack, Dot Schoen and Lisa Hedlund laugh while discussing plans tor graduation. Decisions! Decisions! Decisions! A group of seniors met a few times a month to make many decisions affecting their class. Many, but not all of these decisions had to do with one particular night — graduation! Called the Senior Board, the senior students volunteered their time to help make decisions and plans for the graduation ceremony. They also had some other ideas to make their senior year go out with a bang. The Senior Board faced many decisions about commencement. One problem that surfaced early was a Jewish holiday called Shavuot that was on the same day graduation was planned for. I don't feel it would be fair that a student might not be able to graduate with the class because of a religious conflict,” said Lisa Hedlund. The Senior Board, with the help of the school board, decided to delay the ceremony until after sundown, in order to have everyone graduate together. The Board also had to organize everything from the invitations to the speakers. Dot Schoen stated, The Senior Board was a lot more difficult than I had expected. Along with the planning of graduation, the Senior Board also had some ideas for the course of their senior year. They decided to sell senior sweatshirts. We thought it would be fun for our class to all have the same sweatshirts. We also thought it would help unify the class, said Lisa Olson. No other Senior Board had ever sold sweatshirts before but the risk paid off. The money went for senior class related activities, including memorials, sympathy cards or flowers for special occasions. In a change from past years, the Senior Board also decided to have the class valedictorian and salutatorian, Peter Berman and Nikki Trump, speak at graduation. We really wanted someone from our class to speak. We felt the students would enjoy listening to their peers, said Debbie Shaw. The Senior Board made many changes that helped make the senior year memorable. From graduation to sweatshirts, the seniors will look back and have many good memories thanks to the Senior Board. Senior Board 23 ► Back m time that's just what Laurie Bannick attempts to do on Fifties Day. But in the present, she shows her school spirit by dressing ( Juniors say we're going to win — win team, win! The cheerleaders liven up the crowd Friday afternoon, It is a school tradition for the up on Friday and dreaming of the dance later that night. Poodleskirts and bobby sox were everywhere on that day. cheerleaders to lead the class yell and the upperclassmen to boo the freshmen and sophomores, who are just learning the cheer. Enthusiasm is apparent as the senior section cheers on Mai Bryant, the I first place winner of the SADD logo contest. The winners of the contest were announced during the pepfest on Friday. The second place winner is Laura Bestler, and Jessica Stevens wins third place. Bryant's logo will be used on the new SADD buttons and newsletter. Bostler's logo will be on SADD sweatshirts. 24 Sno-Da e I Will the real Jim Larson please stand up? Besides dressing up as a nerd on Nerd Day, Larson de ides to act as one lor the whole day. Even with no sun, Jason Bebler stays cool drinking IMello Yello. He also beats the heat on Summer Day by wearing sunglasses and a fishing hat. Dressing up Winter blahs and second semester depression had hit the school. To take students out of this depression, the week of January 26-30 was declared Sno-Daze. The Student Council assigned each day of the week of Sno-Daze a different theme and dress code. Hit the beaches! It was ninety-two degrees and sunny on Monday of Sno-Daze, or so it looked as one walked down the halls of the high school. Shorts, t-shirts, and sunglasses were scattered throughout the school on Summer Day making students forget about the snow outside. Amy Perwien, junior, said, “Even though it was cold outside, it was fun to dress up. Not only to show school spirit, but also to take a break from winter, and look forward to summer. Tuesday was something new and different. Color Day. Members of each grade were to wear the color assigned to them. “Freshmen wore white to symbolize purity. There were no specific reasons that sophomores wore blue and juniors wore black. Seniors wore red to symbolize love because we were a close class, explained John Martin, senior. Student Council member. I think it was a unique idea and should be used again because it not only showed school spirit, but also class spirit and unity, said Kari Buttrey, junior. Slob Day was the theme for Wednesday. lifts spirits Students got comfortable in sweatpants and sweatshirts, as well as old and well-worn clothes. “I liked Slob Day because I got to wear completely ripped-up clothing and act like a rebel, commented Lee Lazarus, junior. Whatever the reasons were, students enjoyed a day where they did not have to worry about how they looked. On Thursday, the hallways resembled a scene out of the movie, Revenge of the Nerds. Students were dressed in bell-bottom plaid pants, mis-matched clothing and taped glasses; some ever carried briefcases. Lynn Keillor, sophomore, said, My favorite day of the week was Nerd Day. It was hilarious to see the way that some people dressed, even if I didn't dress up for it myself. Friday of Sno-Daze was an activity-tilled day. Poodle skirts, bobby socks, saddle shoes, and letter sweaters transformed the high school into a school from the fifties. Ari Cook, junior, said It is always fun to go back in time and dress and dance the way our parents did. Seventh hour on Friday, the entire student body rocked 'n' rolled into the pepfest held in the gymnasium. Inside the cheerleaders livened up the crowd, the pom-pom girls danced, and the band played. Everyone joined together in learning the new lyrics for the school song. :J The Parkettes, Tricia Sedlacek, Jodi jDavis. Robyn Tiflotson, Kristin Pearson, and Lynall Hawkinvon perform a new dance for the school pepfest. The dance routine astonishes the crowd and especially the freshman section. Sno-Daze 25 Dancin' on the table ... Steve Dulhler practices for the upcoming dance by doing his Pce-Wec t terman imitation during Nerd Day. Events climax Friday Something new. Something different. They're senior class awards. The senior class had voted for their friends and peers and awards were given at the pep-fast. The categories and recipients were: Cutest couple — fcrica Strohl and Craig Oppegard Best legs — Patti Lindbergand Corey Kotlarz Best Dressed — Sheri Sell and Steve Burstein Most spirited and class clowns — Laura Bestler and Matt Kraska' Most likely to succeed — Erica Strohl and Peter Berman Best smiles — Megan Hunt and John Martin Biggest flirts — Kristi Zahn and Jeff Wigren Most talented in the arts — Penny Grochow and Jim Ingersoll Most athletic — Ellen Hanson and Robert Divinski. Some students liked the idea of the awards and thought that they should be used again in the future, but many disagreed. Theresa Thell, freshman, explained the reason for her disagreement, “They were fun for some people, but they shouldn't have them next year, because not everyone was included. Friday night after the Girls' Basketball team’s eleven point victory over Minnetonka, the Sno-Daze annual dance was held in the cafeteria. The number of students that attended the dance was larger than usual, which made it a real success. At the dance there was a disc jockey who specialized in fifties music. Kim Rosenberg, freshman, commented, “I love fifties, sixties, and seventies music. It was the best dance that I've ever been to. Students rocked the night away to end Sno-Daze on the right foot. From sunglasses to taped glasses, from grubs to bobby socks, and from freshmen in white to seniors in red, it was not an ordinary week at St. Louis Park High School. Everybody got caught up in Sno-Daze. I students who were voted Most likely to succeed. Peter Berman and Erica Strohl accept the award. During the Sno-Daze pep test, Stephanie Sigelman, lisa Maisel, and Kaori Kenmotsu announce the two A A table near the heater is the best place for Sean IAustad to stay warm, study, and drink his Mountain Dew during Summer Day. 2b Sno-Daze m As captain of the Boys' Varsity Soccer team, |ohn I Martin earns points which help to make him I eligible to apply for the NHS scholarship. m NATIONAl MONO SOCItTV: Front Row: I But ™ _ S Gmmwo. ( Rmim K $ tu k. $. l«xon. K I Coomtn. I Krlty. C SthoHmlv� ur . B Ha.5 buMti. I M. Muni. H Thonuv M Rotmbnft Row 1: S. fun. I C Fithof. 8 BrfUnrf. M. l non. I. Wood . C. ■ K PMfvwv K lillolxon. D Vhfo«1«f, 1 I Gtlvxv | Brrndt. O. Sh w, I. Ctnlihon. Row 1:1 I Bt-x'W s Trump. S Slonhouw. N Slonr. I Wild M I Si SCirtin. I lUtdm. M. Formo. C MritVjmp I Sumrwf. I. Mrdlund. ISlfoW I luAr. A Frilm. I. Dixon Row 4: | Ounvn, K D . S. Morrw. I Mwtin K Mu 4rr. D. ( nlov. I iHblpriTun. P GoMluxl.C Brown. 8 Bromlim. A. CuxUfcon. S.Cmxhow. R R« hlcr, Row S: I DuB. S. 8«kw . M. Andcrxon. A Roe, S Solb� £ I FVrmulh. D Andr wn. | (.iKlrr R Dixmxki. A FinkrKlitn. P Brrmjn, I WiHrrn, S Burxlnn. M Hughrx. ( NjuK I Ellen Hanson, captain of the Girls' Varsity Basketball team, shoots to score in basketball as well as in her other sports and activities. Achievement is 'honor' They had it all! With eighty-five members, the National Honor Society (NHS) made up almost one-fifth of the graduating class of 1987. NHS was characterized by a high grade point average, leadership and participation in athletic and other school-related activities. All students with a grade point average of nine or above on a thirteen point scale became candidates. To become a member from being a candidate took much more than just grades. NHS members were selected from the candidates after a careful study of all of the activities that each student participated in. Members were chosen on a point system. A certain number of points were received for grades and or each activity that they participated in. The eighty-five students with the most points became members of the National Honor Society. 1 Ellen Hanson and John Martin received the highest point totals, making them eligible to apply for the NHS scholarship. Hanson lettered in three sports, was a writer for the Echowan, and received highest honors (GPA of 11.5 or above). Hanson commented, “I feel honored that I was one of the two seniors that was eligible to apply for the NHS scholarship. Being a part of the sports and activities that I participated in throughout high school and working hard for my grades have given me a lot of satisfaction. Martin was the captain of the Boys' Soccer and Tennis teams and lettered in cheerleading, was the vice president of the student council, was chosen for Boys' State, and received high honors (GPA of 10.5-11.49). Martin said, By becoming part of NHS and working hard all through high school, I found out just how important leadership really is. Being part of NHS was a prestigious position to hold. With their activities, high grades, and achievements, they set a good example for underclassmen. They did have it all. Njtiorul Honor Society 27 J MOCK TRIAL TEAM MEMBERS: Front I Row:). Davis, P. Grochow, S. Larson, J. I Willis, M. Landis. Row 2: C. Willey, M. Anderson, C. Fisher, T. Coleman, M. Hughes, J. Lichterman, S. Christensen, D. Morine, K. Grover. J Mock Thai lawyers, Jon lichterman and Chris I Fisher confer on the legal aspects on this year s | Mock Thai case about the First Amendment. Learning new strategies The ability to speak, act and plan a strategy, along with a strong knowledge of the legal system were characteristic qualities of the members of the mock trials group. Students were challenged to prepare cases and present them in a realistic format. During mock trials, students took on the roles of attorneys and witnesses. The hypothetical cases differed from year to year, this time centering on the First Amendment, specifically the right to peaceful assembly. Students learned and assumed the roles of both sides (plaintiff and defendant) similar to a legal debate. The experiences of the trials left members with better communication skills. Some found it challenging and exciting to speak in front of people and present a case. John Lichterman, senior, said, I enjoy preparing a convincing argument and competing with others.” A consensus of students felt that mock trials was an activity that could be of value for their future. Dawn Morine, senior, thought that mock trials offered experience. It is very valuable for a career in law to learn how the judicial process works, she commented. A number of attorneys that students talked to stated that they wished they had an activity like mock trials in high school. The schedule of the mock trial members called for roughly 10 hours of preparation time for their cases. Never cut and dried, the cases offered students a lot to work with at their meets. Mock trials had three scheduled meets with the chance to go to state and national competitions. Both Park teams won in their first meet. In March, one team became the regional champions, winning the opportunity to advance to state competition. Students in mock trials learned a more rational, analytical way of thinking. Lichterman quipped, Don't misquote me, or I'll sue. Ilennifer Willis keeps track of the time used by the speakers as they are given limits to their time for speaking during the trial. 28 Mock Trials - E. Sundt, M. Parrington, C. Sellnow. L. Galvin, T. I Virum and C. Heitkamp actively participate in the | game called, The Human Knot. Committed to saying no Just Say No. This was a theme throughout the year for members of AFDA. Athletes for Drug Awareness (AFDA) was a group not only of athletes, but other student leaders committed to reducing drug use in their activities. The group talked about how they could prevent the use of mood altering chemicals both during the sports seasons and in the off seasons. Another important goal of AFDA was to provide the members of with better communication skills within their activity. AFDA helped me become a better leader because it showed me how to understand problems relating to drugs that might come up, stated synchronized swimming cocaptain Laurie Sumner, senior. According to Pam Fogel-Canning, advisor, in small groups the members talked about problems they had faced. Then the student leaders learned from each other how to handle different situations in which their teammates were using drugs. Along with becoming aware of drug abuse, AFDA members also learned how to communicate with other people. Swimming co-captain Wendy Schmitz, senior, commented, I think a major goal of this group was to develop better communication between captains, teammates, and coaches by understanding each other. AFDA has helped me understand different problems people have, said basketball co-captain Matt Parrington, senior, which means I am able to talk to them more easily about their problems. AFDA members had a busy schedule. They met at least twice a month, had morning breakfasts, and attended a sport education workshop. They also listened to speakers on nutrition and relaxation and spoke at the Junior High. Through these activities, the members were able to become more effective leaders. A Pam Fogel-Canning introduces Karen Oftendahl, a I guest from Hazelton Sports Educational Program who talks about promoting drug free activities. A AFDA: Front Row: J. L. Goldman. S. E. I Gannon, S. A. Gannon, T. Fischman, I Sumner, T. Manning, C. Heitkamp, R. Tillotson, K. Mueller, Row 2:). Roller, M. Skaug, D. Hop, L. Bannick, P. Grochow, N. Trump, S. Solberg. M. Hawkins, B. Bar-Coehn, M. Parrington, B. Yellen, Row 3: A. Fracassi, H. Thomas, M. Hunt. AFDA 29 Talent for Wanted: Students of any grade with any or many special talents to participate in the Quiz Bowl. The activity was much like a fun game for anyone to play. The difficulty of the questions varied along with the variety of topics. Alan Finkelstein, senior, said, The Quiz Bowl is much like Trivial Pursuit. There were questions from different topics, such as sports and literature. Anyone could participate in the game and do well because of the different types of questions. Some of the trivia questions were more like common knowledge, while others were harder because they were more specific from the different categories. Elizabeth Starr, senior, commented, I feel that the Quiz Bowl is good because each student has assets in different areas, which really helps us. Barbara Smigala, advisor of the activity, thought that most of the students went out for it for the sake of competition and just for fun. She felt that the main purpose questions was to have the students enjoy themselves while competing. Starr added that the Quiz Bowl was a good opportunity to meet a variety of people. While many of the students were actively involved with the Quiz Bowl, a few were also involved in other activities which could help them further their knowledge for the Quiz Bowl competitions. Jim Mashek, sophomore, was on the math, track, and soccer teams. He joined Quiz Bowl because he had heard it was interesting. Mashek especially liked the intramural competitions which were held between students in the school. Except for one meet, students wrote all of the questions and one student asked them. Each week two members of the team would volunteer to go through a book of Quiz Bowl questions. They would pick out toss up and bonus questions to use during intramural meets. They had one meet against another school, Minneapolis North, and won. I What letters coincide with the number seven on the telephone dial? is Dan Fox’s favorite question to stump other quizbowlers with. As the tension rises, Scott Paulin gets ready to hit the buzzer and take his best shot at answering a question. . QUIZ BOWL: Front Row: I.Cytron, A. Row 2: S. Paulin, P. Berman. A. I Wasserman, J. Dixon, D. Fox, C. Rossin. Finkelstein. J. Mashek. 30 Quiz Bowl While Dan Starr checks the other pages of his test, I he hopes pages three and four are more merciful | than page one. Advisor Rollie Hanks points out to Jim Mashek the I problems that were commonly missed in the I previous year's math contest. MATH TEAM: Row 1: L. Do, K. Do, R. I Schwartz, C. Fisher, B. Berland, E. | Berndt, advisor. Row 2: R. Hanks, advisor; Q. Vu, S. C. Anderson, J. Mashek, S. Paulin, P. Berman, A. Finkelstein, M. Hughes. Pressure brings success Pressure ... The members of the math team were under a great deal of pressure as they attempted to continue the success they had enjoyed in previous years. Because of the team’s success last year we really felt like we had a reputation to live up to. I think it made us work harder, stated |im Mashek, sophomore. Despite the pressure the team had a successful season meets with the highest score in the conference. They then went on to repeat as state champion Steven Anderson, junior, stated, The team had a lot of confidence and competed with the intention of going to state. ; The team competed against eight local schools during the season. According to Anderson the opponents seemed to get tougher as the season progressed. Dan Starr, junior, commented, “Edina was probably our toughest opponent, although all of the teams were challenging. In preparation for their meets, members of the team met several times during the month with their advisors, math teachers, Eugene Berndt and Rollie Hanks. Students were helped in areas in which they needed improvement. Each meet consisted of five general areas: algebra, geometry, analysis, and number theory. Any student who wished to participate was allowed to join the team, although only the eight top scores were counted towards the team's total score. Despite the fact that onlv eight scores were counted, many more students participated. Starr explained, Being on the team has definitely helped me in math class. My grades have gone up and I understand more. Berndt commented, Students are not only given the opportunity to review what they already know, but they learn new ways to apply that know ledge to everyday situations. Most of the problems given to the team are more difficult than what's taught in the ' textbooks. Math Team 31 I In KDXl's Studio C, Pete Peterson helps Mike Coulter. Mike Mayer, Michelle Glaus, and Jared Sumner produce and record their musical 1 For many years. Park's radio station broadcast on 91.7 FM. After moving up the dial, a contest was set up to design a new KDXL logo. Many tribute to the Beatles. Upon completion of the special tribute, the 50-minute tape may be aired many times in the future. students gave their best shot at designing the logo. This one was selected because of its modern graphics. - While Jill Hanson answers the phone, her afternoon show partner. station through their English elective course. Media Production I Kelci Morris, double checks to see that they have the song the caller is Hanson's interest in radio is a career based interest while Morris is | requesting. Both Hanson and Morris became involved with the radio involved for sheer enjoyment. 32 KDXL Mike Coulter is careful not to drop any of the tapes as he sorts and stores the music to be played on the air waves. Radio: music and more Being a KDXL deejay involved more than just playing song after song. Although skills in radio were not required to become a KDXL deejay, students left the program with new skills and a great deal of knowledge about radio station work. Brad Armstrong, sophomore deejay, learned that there was more to do than play a song and listen to it. Between songs a deejay must fill the silent space by adlibbing about some fact. This was difficult to do while still trying to sound natural. To prevent an awkward silence Armstrong adlibbed as best he could. I tried to excite my voice so I didn't sound dull,” Armstrong explained. Mike Coulter, senior, had been a KDXL deejay for four years. When he first started as a deejay he found it difficult to adlib and sound relaxed. But he soon learned a great technique to avoid an abnormal tone. I spoke into the microphone as if I were speaking to someone right across the table from me,” divulged Coulter. Finding interesting facts to improvise about also seemed hard to adjust to. I listened to what other radio stations' deejays talked about and used it on my show,” said Armstrong. Working at the radio station not only I taught students the tasks of a deejay but also improved each individual in some personal way. Coulter mentioned that many shy students boosted their selfesteem and minimized their timidness by learning how to speak comfortably on the radio. Coulter noticed a change in himself. I began to open up to other people a lot more,” he confessed. Jill Hanson, senior deejay, worked at KDXL for the first time this year. She also found a change in herself. I began to speak more clearly and, also, talk slower,” Hanson discovered. Since joining KDXL, Hanson was interested in a career in radio. She had been accepted to Brown Institute for further studies in this field. She said KDXL gave her an introduction to the basic things she needed to know about radio. Coulter described KDXL as a class based on learning.” However, the learning was not always done at school. Having knowledge, acquired in class, students could pick up new- material from other radio stations. I learned new ways of introducing songs,” said Coulter. The deejays involved enjoyed doing this type of work. Some, like Hanson, considered radio work as a future career. 'The song can't be over! I don't have the next one ready yet. Brad Armstrong's interest in music and media led him to a solo radio show on KDXL. Armstrong enjoys the freedom he gets when he programs nis show's music. I She steals the ball, fakes the guard. She takes the ball down the court. She's up-and SCORES! 8y tuning into KDXL durum the basketball season one can hear tne voices of Jim Javinsky and Dan Fox giving play-by-play. KDXL _ Performing together, the Orchestra and Chorus entertain in a Winter the number of performer-. m- )r lu-slr.i and • horus will still ha. I Concert. Throughout the year, the Chorus and Orchestra will perform many other separate com M.mv times th- w ill add a few Bar | together a few times. The concerts have greater attendance because of players to help create a st- mm- melody ▲ Carrying a strong melody, Jenny Furmansky I and Peter Berman play their trumpets in the fall lazz Festival. The musical song arrangement they perform is called The Locomotive, one of the most difficult pieces on the program because of its upbeat pace. ► Performing In the first concert of the year for I Jazz Lab, Tom Plantikow and Jill Hanson play a woodwind solo, The Concert was as much fun for the listeners as it was for the players, commented Plantikow. He continued saying that other concerts were more exciting. 34 Music While concentrating on keeping the beat. Jason 8lumenth.il jnd Tom Chase glance over to check f� � r I mi r ■ in ■ Playing a spirited melody, Liz Calvin performs I Night Soliloquy.” Calvin was one of the many I featured artists trom Jazz Lab. ? Bringing spirit to the crowd, K. Johnston. Rice display one of their many routines. ■ J. Hanson, E. Stewart, S. Remitz, K. Accompanied by the band, the flag | Schoenbeck, J. Hursh, J. Waska and J. corps move to the Orioles theme. Sparkling performances ... A sparkling array of concerts were presented by the various music groups. From the jazz Lab Open House and the winter concerts to the highlight of the bands' concert season, the Pops Concert, Park students displayed their pride through the music they played. The school’s concert season opened on October 28. The Ja z Lab classes, directed by Lance Strickland, had their jazz Fest. Strickland said, Everyone in the class had a chance to do a solo. Dan Israel, junior who played guitar, said of the concert, It was the first time the class had performed together; so we played mainly blues, because they're the easiest. In the fall. Five music students: Peter Berman, senior trumpet player; Dave Thomas, junior drummer; Scott Paulin, sophomore bassoonist; Liz Galvin, senior flutist; and Paul Steege, junior trombone player, had the opportunity to play with a band which consisted of some of the best high school musicians in the state. They were able to play the last song with the Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the University Symphonic Choir. It was really a privilege to be able to play with the University Symphony and Choir, commented Berman. To start the winter, December 9 the Concert Band and the Freshman Band collaborated for a concert. Galvin was a featured soloist who played Night Soliloquy. Besides winter songs, the band played such Favorites as the Minnesota March , Trumpet Power , and Chesfield Portrait. I enjoyed being involved; playing gave me a sense of accomplishment and a good feeling about myself, remarked Kristen Schmidt, junior, who played clarinet. It also felt good to know that the school believed in us. On December 16 Jazz Lab had its open house. It was primarily to introduce the students' parents to what the class was about. We sent out personal invitations and had refreshments for everyone there, commented Strickland. Jill Hanson, senior said, It didn't take very long to prepare for this concert because we had already gotten back into the 'swing' of the year and we were ready to face another audience. Only three days after the Jazz Lab Open House, the Orchestra, Chorus and Park Singers had their winter concert. They performed several songs together, including the Hallelujah Chorus by . Handel, (cont.) Music ▼ The All-Male Chorus, made up of members; of I Chorus, Park Singers, Band and Orchestra sing The Winter Song. They were put together especially for the Winter Concert. I Preparing to take her swing down in a routine, Kim Johnston entertains at the Homecoming football game. .....make a musical year Penny Grochow, senior, was a student conductor for a piece called He Watc hes Over Israel.” Conducting was a great experience for pie, stated Grochow. She continued, I learned how to help a large group of people work together during a concert situation. Jody Morgenwec k, senior, who played the violin, said, It took us about two months to prejiare for the concert, but the soloists had to prepare for a longer time. One special group put together for the concert was the all-male chorus. It consisted of guys from the Park Singers, the Chorus and even a few from the Band and Orchestra. They sang The Winter Song. The Park Singers kept busy this year by-performing at several events. They sang at Duggan's restaurant for three nights during the week before winter vacation. They sang carols and other seasonal songs for the customers. Park Singers was a lot of work because we had to practice before school twice a week, commented Steve Hanson, junior. He went on to say, I liked performing at different places and seeing our hard work pay off with the applause of the audience. The Lions Club asked the Park Singers to perform for them. On February 19, the Orchestra had its concerto and solo concert. Some of the featured soloists were Morgenweck, Sarah Stonhouse, senior violinist; Tom Coleman, senior bassist; and Nellie Wild, senior flutist. Anne Brittan, senior, said, Some different sections were featured also, such as first violins. Members of the Concert Band joined the Orchestra. The Pops Concert on March 8 was the highlight of the concert season for the Bands. The Freshman Band played such favorites as Dancing on the Ceiling , and Flip to be Square. The Concert Band finished up with songs like Broadway Tonight and Video Heat which was a mixture of pop songs like Papa Don't Preach and Invisible Touch.” At this concert, the Chorus and a danceline of band members also performed. Although most jieople did not consider games a concert, the members of Pep Band did. Throughout the year, they played favorites such as Louie, Louie , Twist and Shout , and Rock Around the Clock , along with the usual game songs like The Star-Spangled Banner , Peter Gunn and Jacob. It was like another form of cheerleading, to be a part of the games, remarked Chrissy Hix, junior, who played the clarinet. represents the abstract music played in the concert. The Orchestra played many upbeat and enthusiastic pieces. 36 Music y In order lo add spirit at sports events, the Band, led by Tom Plantikow, I often plays to increase motivation among spectators and players. In particular, at Edina games, the You cheer cannot be used because according to Plantikow, It creates a bad atmosphere. Other numbers that they play are Twist and Shout , Fight Fight Fight , and the Theme Song From The Monkees. ▲ I To help complete the sound in the Orchestra Concert, Band members Jenny Johnson, Jamie Nielsen, Jill Hempstead, and Scott Paulin are 1 In concert, Kent Carlolto and Cary Maughan concentrate on getting the notes just right. The members of the Orchestra must keep their added to the Orchestra. Once in a while, the Chorus or Park Singers are also added for further emphasis on the musical sound. instruments well tuned to help insure the Orchestra will sound its best tor the performance. Music 37 The Park Performers £ ORCHESTRA: front Row. T Fain, B Bromtem. 8. H .C. Seek. D. I Vtgutoi, u Morgenweck. R Swart . | PjjtI. D. Smith. Row 2: M ■ Longfellow. 0 Morrjy. L. KoRer. L Skelton, I. Anderson. E I Morgan. K Kovobay shi. A. BrrtUn. M Suitor D. Biro . D. NoM. | Row J: T. Berthe, P lohnson. D Borsvert. M Puff. C. M ogfun, K. Coriotto. |. Coleman. S. Paul ). $. Drown , N Wild. Row 4:8. Borland. T. Coleman.). Mashek, P. Permuth. I Barton. K Sondgren, I. Kihcri. |. lohnson. Row S: P. Berman. I We v C. locobv A fmkehtein. K. Monte,|. Summw. K. Kathmjnn. M. CHORUS: front Row: G. larger. 8. (Humber . E. Suit. Miller. 1. KiFseri, I. Ion , A. Wiclertham, J. Gilbert. S. Krause, D. Eder. J. Svenneby, N Perea. Row 2: D. Stewart. I Andrei. |. BlunvbcrR,). Peterson. B. Cam-m, N. Trump. P. Grochow, N. McBride. S. Hanson, M. Kramer. S. lohnson. K. Collier, B. Pelenon, Row J:I. Pray, A May. S. Dulhlcr, M. Couher, M Puff. S.GnlfrtHs, J, lewis. I Gullkkson. C. Cardiff. 8. Thies. C lohnson. G. Sundt. director. I PARK SINGERS: front Row: S' M 8rtde. Row 2: J. Peterson. M.. BUckmore. N Trump. P. Croc how. I Pascoe, K. Morn . B Peterson, I Sumner, Row J: I lewd. T Mjrnon, S. Anderson, S. Griffiths, S. Boot. M Puff. S. Hanson FLAG GIRLS front Row: A Rwhman. | Woska. S Remit . Row 2:1 Rice. S. fuel. Row J: K Schoenbeck. B JAZ2UT: front Row: I Galvin. P Berman. I Plantikow. A. Kapel. |e VtewaVer. B Armstrong. I Bristol I. Hursh. E. Stewart. A. Cnrsoel ■ Furmansky. Seated: D. Thomas 38 Music Croups Ifc CONCH! BAND; fro .I Row: A. RKhman. R. Schoenbeik. N Wild. $ Demm Row 2:1 Mndlund, R I rwlon. I Rihen. C Brown. S Paulin. R Morn.. C. laiotn. A Imkehtmn. C Maidment. S Hadbtrft S. Kjrlrf Row J: | (ohmon. | Mamon. I GoMtlrand. Z Itamon,| Mempitead. I Munh.i Pray.C Juhmon, |. C'aig. ! Dixon. S While, M Phrlcn I Well.. B Berland P, Berman. A Chrntohor.! loftin. Row 4:1 S«k C Ha. S Meagher. M Rivem. !. C, Heydt. C Skor Seiin. P. Stoege. I. Sumo - . R •.atnmana C. Smith. H Steege, S Duthler. Row S: P. Boiko.. 0 Birrn. D Ihomav D Smith. 0 Sold. I Strwarl I StncUind: ilaritor _________________ FRfSHMAN BAND front Row: I Etienne. A CruKiet. C Sordino. A Retime. K Okrongliv) laeRer Row I: |. tebakken, N. GreyrdorW. A Irvwiun. f frickum. |. Wa.ka M Model. D McDonald. C Morm. Row J: I. Rrupp, R MechWr. R Bitn. R Field.. ! Hartman D. Schultz. S Gow, D Betl. I langen.S.Otto, M.Mnom. S. Ohon,Row4:t Strickland: director. B Mryi . C (vm.S Eckecy. R. Palnew. A. Oitrow. ▲ IB! GINNING JA77 LAB: fronl Row: I Mempitead, A Smith. |. Swomon. 8 Slorr, 2. Mamon Row 2: D luael. S Brown. | Black, | Shrunk. |. fires. | Blumenthal. Row J: B Arm.trong, I Strickland, deector. M (nekton | Rtxk T. Chow. |. Sprrraz a A CONOR! BAND front Row: R. Schmidt. I Woods. S Kihm, R Yamada. Row 2: A Goldberg. M Blackmore. M. Mayor. O lorves. C. E klund, R Paul. I Bennts. M Johnson. R. Stifling. R Starr. | Nielsen, I Row I: t Sumner. I Elliot, I. Keillor, 8. Minderks, T. North, B Stone. Jlohnson. M Rodgers. A Stenbrrg. I M Smith. I Catey, | Swamon, |. Ihomas. M Smith. Row 4; C Ritchie. D. fnauf. P Shamblin, |. Schrocdet, ■ P Sathe.R Tofletson. T. Williams,B Nalhe. D. Starr. S. Johnson, T. Planlikow. R, Bagwell, 0. Matvuka. Row | S: 0 lohnson. I 8lumenlhal, R. Schulman, M Hughe.. C Nauha. M Hawkins. I Stockland. (Vector. I IRISHMAN BAND II: front Row: RRnrMr.S . Ertel. 8 PKkms.C Emme. A. McElderry. Row 2:1 Pracoik. | Rkc. N. Cushman. |. Swenson, J Bruber, C Johmon. H Pamer. M Fischer. K. Rosenberg. | Manuka Row J: C. Chmtemon. J. Ohon. E Roger., C. fosto. P. tedeboer. ! Shidta. S lohmon. |. Roe pike. I. Rubenn, M Burk. | Beble . D. CampbeB. R Pauhon. P. Gnadt. Row 4: S Schneider. S. Dean. I Strickland; director I ADVANCED |A77 LAB: front Row-1 Bcvtler. | Hamon. P. Berman. | Furmamky. !. Planlikow. Row 2:). Weinstein. I. Strickland; director. S. BramweB. | keunmg R Redepennmg P. Backes. A Rape!. D lhoma� . C Nauha Music Croups «■ ▲ I Although body painting may seem odd today, some sixties at Park. Painting canvases and students' bodies . students expressed themselves through art in the late were just two of many artistic activities. 40 Activities Feature I In order to raise money for the American Field Service Club, a carnival was given in 1969. Time alters tastes Vietnam, the Kent State Massacre, Richard Nixon, and making love, not war. What a difference a lifetime can make! 1969, 1970, 1971: the years that most of our student body was bom had school activities that didn't exist in 1987. They were the results of the times. Young people at Park lived in a very different era. A previously sturdy society was upset as students questioned the world around them and searched for ways to express their feelings. Seventeen years ago. Park's students could choose to join clubs and groups that reflected their interests. One could join the Astrology Club that experimented with Tarot cards, ouija boards, and aroects of the occult. For people with a social coifecience, Young Republicans, Young Democrats and a Pollution Control Group were offered to students who wanted to get involved in their community. Students with aesthetic interests joined an Art Club that tie-dyed shirts and painted students' bodies or the History Singers that performed folk songs. However, many of Park's present activities were offered then. A Fencing Club existed when the Class of '87 was being bom. The same was true for the International Club and Welcome Committee. On the other hand, activities such as Jazz Lab, SADD, and Quiz Bowl have been added more recently. Always eager and never afraid of expressing themselves, Park students have always had their own style, I Bringing the enthusiasm of the Pep Club from games to car washes. The girls raised funds in 1971 to buy sweaters. Activities 41 I Alice, played by Laurie Sumner, tremble with fear as the labberwocky Trump, L. Goldstrand, and M I )avidman, surrounds her. Alice is Monster, created by J. Coleman,). Zuckerman, D. Biros, P. Grochow, J. greeted by the story of the labberwocky Monster as she entered Ingersoll, S. Tobin, M. Hoover, M. Bryant, S. Griffiths, M. Angier, N. Wonderland. I Before the curtain rises on opening night, cast members Tobin, Goldstrand, Davidman, and Coleman take their minds off of their 1 A smile of satisfaction spreads across the face of the play's director, Lori McCarthy, as crew members Steve Duthler, Kim Feltes, and Jill nervousness by applying mime make-up. The make-up helps the cast to achieve a ghoulish and scary effect. Borgen check the light levels on the stage. Looking on with pride are McCarthy's husband Jim anadaughter Megan. 42 Winter Play Tr I The prize winning set of Alice In Wonderland was appreciated by the judges largely because of its simplicity and directness. It consisted of Alice's story book, her picture cards, and a giant chess board. Play named A new dimension was added to St. Louis Park's drama department when the cast and crew of Alice in Wonderland brought their production to competition which ultimately led to the state championship. Nine cast members and six crew members competed against the drama departments of other schools and were judged on the following criteria: the over all projection of the play's meaning, the stage arrangement, blocking, pace and climax, and costumes and make-up. At the preliminary competition, josh Zuckerman, sophomore, won an individual star performance rating for his representation of the Dormouse. Zuckerman stated, I think competition was a good idea, it got people excited about the play. It also gave us the chance to watch other plays performed by other schools in order to pick up on better ways to present them. The director, Lori McCarthy, decided to bring the play to competition in hopes of gaining recognition for the fine arts program present in St. Louis Park High School. We chose to present this version oI Alice In Wonderland because it challenged the cast and crew while presenting the audience with more than entertainment, explained state champ McCarthy. It gave the kids as well as the audience an insight into the reasons why Lewis Carroll wrote this play. At the regional competition the play received highest honors and the production was named the 6AA Regional Champion. This allowed the one-act play to advance to the state competition where it was named the 1987 One-Act Play Champion. Lorna Goldstrand, junior who played the part of the Mad Hatter, felt that it was the play's unique style that made winning possible. She commented, Ours was a serious version of the play, one that dealt with the psychology behind the story. The assistant director, Amy Durand, sophomore, felt that it was the cast and crew's dedication that made the difference. She remarked, We spent a lot of time researching Lewis Carroll and the characters he created. Not only did we try to perform well, we tried to answer some of the questions the play brought up as well. The judges felt that the production succeeded in making the play more understandable. One of the judges commented, I finally understand what Alice In Wonderland is really about. I As she begins to shrink, Sumner fearfully explains lo Ingersoll that she drank the poison only because she loved him. Winter Play 43 I The Student Council verves a complimentary breakfast of rolls, coffee and |uice on behalf of the student body to show the faculty their appreciation for being excellent teachers. I During pride week George Easter and Teacher Li wear the A for Learning t-shirts to show the pride they have in Park schools I Carol Thompson heads the selling of Park Pride buttons with Mini-school students. At a mere 35 a button, profit svas not the issue for the sales. Promoting self-esteem It's hard to be humble. That was the conclusion St. Louis Park came up with when it decided to build up positive relations between the community and schools. A city-wide activity called Pride Week inspired a similar activity in the schools. What role did Pride Week play this year? Principal Richard Wainio offered a possible suggestion. He said, It's important for people to take the time to recognize each other and acknowledge them in a positive manner. Wainio also felt that while people often recognize the school's shortcomings, it was equally important to point out its strengths. Pride Week was a week to do just that, to let people know that they were doing a good job. In the second week of February, the school district geared up to strut its stuff. A schedule of events was made to encourage pride in the schools. At the primary centers, the theme was Caring and kids had Valentine parties. The intermediate centers had a staff variety show and Park trivia questions. The Junior High had a continental breakfast dressed up in red on Friday. Not to be outdone, the Senior High faculty greeted unsuspecting students at the doors with a smile and a handshake, while Mini-school students sold Park Pride buttons. Parkites went out of their way all week to encourage pride in each other. Other activities at the high school were led by the Student Council, who recognized staff members with symbols of appreciation. Secretaries and paraprofessionals received corsages on Tuesday, cooks received corsages on Wednesday, and sweet rolls were given to custodians and bus drivers on Thursday. On Friday, the whole staff had a continental breakfast. The students were involved too. Student-fac Jty volleyball was held on Thursday and the Ice Cream Social (quickly gaining popularity) was held on Friday. Students were excused early and provided with a cone. Al'o during Pride Week was the food drive. Cans of food and articles of clothing were collected for the Sumner-Olsen Residence Council, which gave them to tenants of low cosi apartments. Organized by the publications staff, the food drive put homerooms in a competition to raise the largest amount of goods and money. Barbara Cooper's Spanish I class raised the most by bringing in 1889 cans alone. Strongly supported by the staff, Pride Week was generally favored by students also. Jennifer Kirmsse, junior, stated, It's a good idea to be proud of our school. Did Pride week go far enough in its purpose? Wainio gave his opinion, It's a focus. Hopefully we can extend our pride longer than one week. Pride Week I Missing their seventh hour class to eat ice cream is no problem for Ted Hartman and Tanya Ringman. Serving ice cream to the student body has become a tradition. The delightful treat is served by staff members. Debbie Ranney and Eugene 8erndt. in honor of the students. Principal Dick Wanio c laims, The students are really good kids, so we do this to show our appreciation! I Big man meets big man. Wes Bodin. social studies teacher, attempts to block a kill delivered by sophomore David Peterson. The student-faculty volleyball games were created to promote better relations between staff and students. ◄ I Rick Burnstien helps to load a truck with canned foods and winter clothing. The students bring food and clothing from home to their homerooms where they are collected. The first hour class with the most goods won a breakfast and tickets to a basketball game. Pride Week 45 Outside our Imagine dancing a Phillipino dance or eating exotic food. These were only some of the things encountered by members of the International Club this year. The International Club was formed for the first time since the 1970's to give people a chance to learn about different cultures. Approximately 30 students participated in the club. President Adam Ostrow, freshman, said, The purpose of the club is not only to make students aware of other cultures, but to also learn about the countries. Officers met every Monday, and the group members met every other Monday. To start the International Club, the St. Louis Park Rotary Club gave the school $500. This money was used for the International Festival which was held in April and for activities such as picnics and parties. The main project of the International Club was to plan for the International Festival in the spring, stated Secretary boundaries Thuy Ha, senior. In order to get support for the festival, the club mailed letters to businesses asking for food, money, and entertainment. Treasurer Nellie Wild, senior, explained, The goal of the festival is to let people see the cultures of different countries. At the festival, there were dances, crafts, and foods from countries around the world. When the members were not busy working on the International Festival, guest speakers were brought to the meetings to share their cultures. Among these guests were Teacher Li from China, two German exchange students, and Belen Andrada from the Phillipines. The members enjoyed the Phillipino dance Mrs. Andrada taught us, commented Debra Ranney, advisor. Other activities the International Club was involved in were holding a tailgating party, picnics, and sponsoring a child from a foreign country. These activities gave members a pleasurable way to spend time. J Sang Tran, Thuy Ha, Lynn Keillor, and Adam I Oslrow discuss the plans for the International | festival to be held in April. A INTERNATIONAL CLUB: Front Row: H. I Ha. Row 2: Tm. Nguyen, M. Larson, A. Gustafson, B. Samari-Kermani, L. Keillor. Row 3: P. Nguyen, D. Ranney, advisor; H. Tran, B. Hang, D. Troung, D. Frey. Row 4: Th. Nguyen, Ti. Nguyen, C. Tran, I Teacher Li is surprised when he receives a I Santabear. Now he has something to remember | Minnesota by when he goes back to China. 46 International Club Debate: here to stay The debate team had been back at Park for two years and proved to be successful by sending individuals to regions this year. Debate was divided into two divisions. The Lincoln-Douglas form of debating was a one on one person debate on a value-oriented issue. Stephanie Sigelman, junior, was one who enjoyed the Lincoln-Douglas meets. There is a stereotype that debate is just for nerds, but I think that a person can really get a lot out of it, said Sigelman. The Policy Form of debating was a two or more person team that debated on the U.S. agricultural policy. Missy Stuhr, sophomore, and Lisa Sletten, sophomore, made up a Policy team for Park. MaDonna Leenay, the new advisor, stated, Missy and Lisa did a great job without much help. Stuhr proved to be successful and went to state. I am glad I got to compete at a state level, Stuhr commented. Among the accomplishments of the team this year, a new program was approved by the English Department for next year. A class was needed to provide a regular forum for debate preparation that would not conflict with students' afterschool schedules. Leenay proposed to the English Department offering a debate class, so team members would receive credit for their work. Leenay hoped this would encourage more people to sign up next year. 'This year there wasn't a lot to offer a student who participated, she commented. Leenay had high hopes for the team and hoped 1987-88 would have even more success. Despite the novelty of the program to the school this year, many talented kids participated, so debate is here to stay, stated Leenay. Debate Satisfaction guaranteed There was no pressure put on them, unless they put it on themselves. There were no set rules, except those of the game. Each individual could get exactly what he or she wanted out of the Chess Club. Although the club officially met once a week, the members weren't required to go regularly. If they wanted to play, they would go. Rachel Schwartz, junior, said, I love to play the game. It gives me a kind of self-satisfaction. ™ : Along with enjoyment, these students were learning how to compete with others in a non-physical sport. They didn't have to exercise their bodies, just their minds. The Chess Club was also a place for students to get to know each other, a way to meet new people. Some members even said it was more of a social gathering than anything else. Some days they would play one or two games, and then go get something to eat or even go shopping until it was time to go home. Jenny Coleman, junior, commented, Playing chess for me is a way to better myself at something and also meet intelligent people who have a common interest. Some students took the Chess Club more seriously than just a social club. If they wanted to learn new strategies they had all the opportunity in the world to do so. They also could compete in tournaments with other schools if they wanted to. All they had to do was to show up. At these tournaments the top five players from one school played against the top five from another. Markus Hughes, senior, stated, I like to play in the tournaments where there is pressure involved'. Some students had played chess since they were very young and they were just keeping their knowledge of the game fresh. But Hughes laughed, Being in the Chess Club looks brainy on college applications. IDanwood Rasmussen, in a bewildered stale of mind, thinks about an excellent move to make to reassure himself that he will win the game. I Dan Shedlov and Mike Vaynshteyn watch Giles Lewey try to get out of the pressuring move Matthew Raviv lays on him. Raviv waits for Lewey to make his move while anticipating the outcome of the game. Rachel Schwartz thinks of an extraordinary move I to beat her opponent Jennifer Coleman. Coleman | strives to see if she can out do Schwartz's moves. 48 Chess Club J Jenny Rempfer helps Tom Dauer with his new I schedule. Dauer is new to Park this year from f Munich, Germany. I Jill Rosenberg is a new student from Burnsville. Missy Smithers introduces Rosenberg to one of her teachers, Charles Gunness. Transitions made easier Scared ... unsure of themselves ... shy ... left out... These were the feelings of many new students. The job of the Welcome Committee was to help them overcome such feelings by acquainting them with students actively involved in school. Since there were about 180 students this year, this was a big job. This process began with a gathering of all students interested in helping new students. They attended a meeting with students new to the district. They tried to be as friendly and helpful as possible. Jessica Goldman, sophomore, stated, I joined the committee because I thought it would be fun helping new students to learn about the school and also to meet more people. Jenny Rempfer and Aimee Schaeffer, also sophomores, got the meetings together. Their goal, Rempfer stated, If we really help even one student, that will mean we accomplished something. She added that she noticed after just one meeting, their efforts seemed to be paying off because she saw two of the students together at a football game. A transfer student from Hopkins, Andrea Simon, commented, The meeting helped me very much to get to know more people. They gave us tickets for a football game and dance so we had the opportunity to go and meet even more people. Another new student to Park, Tom Dauer, said that he was really glad to be here because the people were really friendly which made it very easy to adjust to a new place. Robert Laney, administrative assistant, was very eager to get involved with the committee because he wanted to help the new students adjust to their new environment as quickly as possible. Part of his plan was a mixing activity at the first meeting to help new students introduce themselves to others. Laney also kept track of the newcomers to make sure they were fitting in well, and he made sure that they knew of the various activities that were available to them. Laney, who was new to Park himself, understood how hard it must be for the new students. I WELCOME COMMITTEE: Front Row: M Stuhr, M. Smithers. M. Hale, I. L. Goldman. F. Scherlin Row 2: A Hutchinson. L. Keillor, M. Larson. O. Hosar. O. Hreno. Row 3: L Slctten, P. Grochow, S. Stonhouse, A. Schaeffer. J. Rempfer. Welcome Committee 49 1 While wailing impatiently for the lift to resume operating, skiers conditions are present at Welch Village, fresh snow and short chair lift I speculate on whether it was stopped because someone did not know lines. No one enjoys waiting, but it is worth it if at the top is a powdery I how to get on or off the chair. Two of the best possible skiing ski run. I As they wait to board the ski lift, Steve Schneider and Danny Knudson talk about which run is the best. Lines for the lift are short I and the ride is long, but when the slopes are fast, it is worth it. Man made snow kept the skiers going. I The rush of the wind and the exhilaration of weightlessness after flying over a mogul lead to impending disaster. Jim Larson regains enough balance and composure to glide gracefully down the mountain after recovering from a near crash. 50 Ski Club IT Jot Pucci watches the snow lly as he brakes to avoid running off the slope and into the trees. The snow is icy, but that is when it's fun. I SKI CLUB: Front Row: D. Knudsen, C. K. Bagwell, L. Keillor, S. Schneider, A. Jeppesen, adv. (seated); K. Her, Row 2: Moffat, Row 3: J. Larson, J. Pucci. Skiers up despite snow Picking out the right poles, Karin Bagwell makes sure they are not bent for when she hits the slopes at Welch Village. Forty-five degrees outside, bright sunshine, brown grass, light jackets and NO SNOW! That summed up the Minnesota ski season this year. In spite of the weather, the Ski Club ventured out on manmade snow. Standing on top looking down at the fluffy white powder, you take a deep breath and let yourself go. What a feeling! There is nothing better than zooming down a powder-covered hill with the wind in your face and finally reaching your destination, the bottom. This is now Kari Her, sophomore, described the sensation even if it was on imitation snow. Ski Club is a good chance to go out with other students to have a good time, said Shannon Meagher, sophomore, There's no competition involved, just enjoyment. Being a member of the Ski Club did have advantages. There were no annual membership dues or commitments; members only had to sign up for the trips they wanted and to pay each time. With open membership, transportation provided and group rates, students found they could get in more ski time than they might have otherwise. Freshmen and sophomores particularly appreciated the organized trips and transportation provided, since they were unable to get out on their own. Cindy Jeppeson, advisor of the Ski Club, planned weekly outings on Fridays after school generally to Afton Alps which offered a variety of runs for every level of ability. What better place is there to meet people than 20 feet off the ground in a chair lift? asked Tricia Sedlacek, junior. I also got the chance to meet and ski with kids from Park that I might not have otherwise. Many members said they would like to try to include a weekend outing, as well as an even bigger variety of ski slopes. Skiers certainly didn't have to spend much lime in the chalet keeping warm due to the unseasonably warm weather. The chalet, however, was a good gathering spot for meeting with new acquaintances and sharing adventurous tales between friends. Skiing gives me a sense of freedom like nothing else can, Matt Jones, senior, stated. Ski Club gave me a time to get away from all the confusion of school and just have a good time. Most members stated that next year they not only hoped to have many more people involved in Ski Club but a more traditional Minnesota winter with tons of Mother Nature's snow. Ski Club 51 I Jodi Kampff and Jarrod Dobson make name lags by decorating Burger King hats before the people arrive at their HEART party. The party, held for young children, helped members practice their communication skills. The answer It is a question that many people dreaded; What do I want to be when I grow up? Some students either had many options that needed to be narrowed, others no idea at all, or some lucky ones knew exactly what field they wanted to work in. In this latter group were the members of HEART, DECA, and MOEA. If students wanted to work in a food, clothing, or health related career, then the club for them was HEART. Home Economics and Related Training helped a number of students. Elaine May, advisor of HEART, said, I helped many students find a job that was suitable for them. Tammy Jevenager, senior, was one person who had been involved in retail for two years through HEART. I go to school for three hours and then go to work, but all the while I'm getting credits for graduation. Another student, Jim Nagle, decided he'd like his career to be in a food-related job. Through HEART, he became an employee at the restaurant. The Cattle Company, and worked his way up to assistant chef. All of the students worked but were also involved in the club activities. One of the many activities was planning parties for disabled children. This not only trained the students in social responsibility with co-workers but also helped them in human relations with the made simple children that were disabled. What if a student was more interested in a marketing, merchandising, or sales career? Then DECA was the right choice. Distributive Education of America was advised by Richard Hyllested. The club sponsored many activities. Along with HEART, DECA, and MOEA a toy collection was made to give to needy children at Christmas time. Hyllested hoped generally that, Club activities helped the students to prepare for business responsibilities and future advancements. The students were also encouraged to participate at the local, state, and national levels of DECA. The Minnesota Office Education Association club (MOEA) offered the chance for students to work in an office or secretarial field. MOEA advisor, Eugene Jensen, said, MOEA develops leadership and stimulates a professional attitude towards the student's future career. Students in this club also had the opportunity to compete at local, state, and national levels using their office skills. This motivated the qualifiers and added to their interest in that particular career. What do I want to be when I grow up? It may be a hard choice, but students in HEART, DECA, and MOEA didn't have to worry about it because they already knew the answers. I Nichole Kmgge asks MOEA advisor. Gene Jensen, some questions about the computer assignment that they are doing. j|vO v 52 HEART, DECA, MOEA ▼ With .1 little added humor, DECA advisor, Richard Hyllested. helps credit. Taking DECA helps to earn credits faster but still earn money for I Darrin McCormick understand the lessons of the day. They discuss the their future lives. Hyllested talks with employers once a month to see advantages and disadvantages of working outside of class for a full how workers are doing. _ While Stephanie Clark and Jeff Musto make I little animals out of cotton balls for the younger I children that are going to be at their gathering. MOEA MEMBER, Jeff Berens has the advantage I of using the computer to do his daily | assignments. This also provides proficiency of they discuss the fun time that they are going to have at their HEART party that they have worked hard on. the keyboard. Berens and his classmates will work in the computer room for approximately two weeks or until the work is complete. ’ HEART, DECA, MOEA 53 T Dane me around the gym an unidentified [ erson is I (loosed as the Spirit Monster later, this person | is revealed as I aura 8estler. Unique style; busy year O-R-l-O-L-E-S! Orioles, Orioles are the best! Park cheerleaders were the best but in a different way. Their style, and the fact that they were involved in many new things, made them unique. Park cheerleaders used a bent-arm style of cheering instead of the popular straight-arm method. Bent-arm cheering was a bouncy, more casual method compared to the brisk and precise style of straight-arm cheering. Lisa Brill, advisor, stated, The St. Louis Park cheerleaders prefer the more traditional technique. It's a way of singling themselves out and it also helps involve the fans more. The bent-arm method of cheering had advantages. This style involved people more quickly because the cheers are easier to learn, according to Julie Goldman, senior. The cheerleaders attended a clinic in early September to learn to get the crowds more spirited. Each school was randomly put with another and together they had to make up a cheer to perform at the end of the clinic. St. Louis Park was placed with Mound and the cheer they developed placed first. While bent-arm cheering had advantages it also had drawbacks. The St. Louis Park cheerleading squad was also involved in a competition in late September. They were the only squad there using the bent-arm method and it was judged by the University of Minnesota cheerleaders who used the straight-arm technique. Kristi Zahn, senior, stated, I feel our squad was one of the best there, but, because of our style, we did not win. Beside the clinic and competition, the cheerleaders had an extremely busy year. They tried to incorporate new ideas to promote more spirit throughout the high school. One new gimmick was the Spirit Monster. The cheerleaders told students a monster was going around the school infecting people with spirit. The monster, Laura Bestler, senior mascot, was later revealed at a Pep Fest. The cheerleaders were also busy with organizing the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance. It was a huge success; they made a record-breaking amount of money and those who attended had a good time. Using a different style of cheering and becoming involved in new events, the cheerleaders had an interesting year. Erica Babula, junior, said, Cheering for Park was exhausting, but also rewarding. A CHEERLEADERS: Front Row: R. Lange, IK. Kenmotsu, L. Maisel, K. Newhouse. C. Schottenbauer, J. Goldman, S. Gannon. M. Hunt, S. Sigelman, C. Iverson. Row 2: |. Rempfer. M. Conway, |. Rickard, A. Hutchinson. D. Shaw, D. Borth, L. A ine, J. Prohofsky, M. Smithers, D. Goodman. Row 3: A. Olson, M. Hale, A. Schaefer H. Formo, D. Kretsinger, K. Zahn A. Resnick, A. Davis, C. Rossin, E. Babula, S. Rausch, C. Erickson. Row 4: M. R. Hughes, J, Martin, D. Ezrilov, M. Kraska, B. Dunham. S. Hanson, J. Stevens. Doing one of their pyramids, the guy cheerleaders keep oalanced. Soon the cheerleaders will have to follow pyramid guidelines set by the school. 54 Cheerleaders All wrapped up in one of the soccer players' I ponchos. Heidi Formo attempts to keep warm, formo exclaimed, It was freezing the night of Y Surrounding something hidden from sight the I cheerleaders shuffle into a pepfest. They then | unveil the Spirit Monster who had been the soccer game. Many means of keeping warm were used, including cheering hard or lust jumping around. leaving its footprints around the school. The Spirit Monster then takes off its mask to reveal its true identity, the Park Oriole. _ After many weeks of practice the cheerleaders perform a number the top, off of a springboard. They will use this same performance at a ■ evolving cheering and dancing, with songs such as Shout and competition on the day after this pepfest. Many changes have to be fl lump . The finale involves a pyramid with Erica Babula leaping over made for the contest due to the space provided. Cheerleaders ■ POM-PON CIRLS: Front Row: R Ti Hot son, K I Pearson, L. Hawkinson. Row 2:). Batteen, I I Davis, K. Grover, J. Switzer, T. Sedlacek. The pom pon girls, a select group of Parkettes, perform at school athletic events along svith the cheerleaders. I Amy Ness, Debbie Norton. Margie Butts and Allison Cole interrupt a busy practice to goof around between routines. Their easily identifiable outfit is worn: the pink Parkette t-shirt. boxer shorts or cut off sweats and a pair of white Capers. At the Homecoming football game against Edina, the Parkettes perform their dance routine miring the half time show. N'ikki Bottolene. |odi Davis, Jennie Dols, Amy Sssedberg, and Heather 56 Parkettes J Kim Grover dances with the Parkcttes to I ' Mony, Mony during a home football game | In addition, Grover is a pom-pon girl. Lori Runyon and |en Batteen work hard at their I three-times weekly practices. They practice for | two-and-a-half hours three days a week. Hard work pays off Who could be binning in the sun all day in Puerta Vallarta, exploring Mazatlan or dancing in the Metrodome right here in Minneapolis? The Parkettes of course. They were not just Park football and basketball half-time attractions. On August 23, the Vikings game had a special twist. The Parkettes were asked by the Vikings to come back to do a half-time show. Four years ago, the Parkettes had been the cheerleaders for the Vikings. For Nikki Bottolene, freshman, it was the best thing in the world. We worked all summer for it. It was great getting up in front of all those people. They also danced at a Vikings tailgate party this summer. The tailgate party was a disappointing experience for the girls; the People were clapping, but not really watching, said Bottolene. During the summer of 1986, the Parkettes danced in six parades. In the parades they were judged in, they won first place in three and second place in another. The Parkettes also danced in the St. Louis Park Centennial parade on July 6. Freshman Nicole Bloom was one member who liked doing the parades because she could see all her friends watching along the route. The Parkettes not only danced in parades during the summer, but charity benefits at retirement homes and hospitals also occupied their time Bottolene liked dancing for all the older people. It made you feel good to see them so happy, she said. With fall came school, football and two and a-half hour practices. Even though most of the football games were disappointing, the Parkettes were always there, freezing their legs off at half-time to entertain the fans as the pom-pon girls cheered along with the cheerleaders. In October the Parkettes were asked to cheer on the runners of the Twin Cities Marathon and they were sponsored by the Pillsbury Company. After the race, they danced at the Pillsbury Building in downtown Minneapolis to enhance the company's new fitness awareness program. The Parkettes also danced at the home games of girls' and boys' basketball. Their pom-pons were flying at home boys' soccer and hockey games. So after another busy year, spring came and the Parkettes took a trip for fun. In the spring of 1987, they went to Florida, performing sometimes but mainly relaxing. We laid out in the sun all day, toured around the cities and did generally whatever we wanted, said Jen Batteen, junior. PARKE IKS: front Row: R Tllkttton. K Prjrion. I Hiwkmwp Row 2: V ItontHfft t Bcugrn. B Wilvoo. A Swcdtwtg. I Oolv I Ppotwhi Row J:J, Bjttwn. | Dam. I Swit if, K. Clint . I SrdU «4.. I Kunvon. A. Coir. Row 4: G I rtuklpn. O Norton, I VVHtev, I '■Wtffuoo. I Ijuv N MruvIn.N Bloom M Burt . I Wren. A. New Parkettc� 57 Sixteen bring success The Student council meeting was called to order. The 1986-1987 Student Council was made up of sixteen students, four members representing each grade level. Joe Dixon, senior, was the president, and John Martin, senior, was vice president. The year was very successful for many students, as well as for the members of the Student Council. The members brought the student body together during the day with programs and new things such as the Coke machine and also created activities outside of the regular school hours such as dances. The group spent much of their own time organizing dances and other school-related programs. They also decorated for these activities and supervised them so that they were carried through as intended. One major change in the Student Council was the loss of their advisor, Mr. Miller, after first semester, but they continued to work hard for the school with the help of their new advisor, Mr. Laney. Martin said, Part of the reason that we are successful is because we are a highly respected group of students, especially by the faculty. The staff asked for their input and help with the administration. For example, their advice was asked and considered for choosing a new principal after Richard Wainio's retirement. Chris Richmond, sophomore, said, The Council was much more effective this year, and there is much more underclassman participation in the Council helping with activities and giving their input. Sarah Baskin, sophomore, said, It took a lot of time and effort on the part of the Student Council to bring the student body together, and to make this year a successful one. The motion was seconded and the meeting was adjourned. ▼ Where should Ihe new pop machme go? Adam IOstrow suggests in front ot the fuse box, but Dan 8iros wouldrather see it nearer the door. A STUDENT COUNCIL: Front Row: M. I Hunt. J. Dixon. E. Strohl, J. Martin Row 2: R. Laney, advisor; K. Kenmotsu, D. Biros, T. Fischman. j. Rempfer, S. Baskin, A. Ostrow. Row 3: C. Richmond, T. Thurston, L. Berkwitz, K. Clark, N, Honl, F. Miller, advisor. ▲ Discussing Sno-Daze week were Student Council I members L. Berkwitz, N. Honl, |. Rempfer, T. Thuston. and S. Baskin. 58 Student Council Choosing the right items to put in the Mjndib is a I tough job. Nancy Stone, prose editor, and Yapha Nussbaum, poetry editor, go over submissions. _ MANDALA: Front Row: N. Bramson, A. I Richman,). Evensen, D. Anderson. Row 2: | J. Ludke, K. Coombs, A. Gustafson, N. Stone, Y. Nussbaum. Row 3: M. Kagol, advisor; M. Thomson, T. Nicosia, S. Pietso, S. Hennksen, D. Hunter. Anne Gustafson, shows Tina Manning what a good (submissions box looks like. The boxes are important in getting students' work to the staff. Mandala means'more' Submit to Mandala. This statement was very familiar to most of the student body. It was seen on posters throughout the halls during the school year. These posters asked students to submit their best work to Mandala, but the staffers forgot to add that this issue of Mandala was more. Mandala was the school literary magazine. This magazine displayed the works of many talented students. It contained poetry, prose, photography and artwork. After all of the work was turned in, the Mandala staffers reviewed and selected the best work, and they formed it into a magazine. The 1986-1987 Mandala was even more special than in the past. Mim Kagol, advisor, said This year there is more. First of all, more pages were added because of the large amount of material submitted. The staffers, the editor, Anne Gustafson, and advisor felt that as much as possible should be published. Jean Evensen, junior, said, We would have liked to publish much of the material that was submitted, but there had to be a limit. Space is a major factor in our editing. We hate to exclude anyone's work, but our job is to put together the best work that we received. Another thing that was so special about Mandala was that more spot color was added to bring out detail and make the magazine more eyecatching. It would also have a 4-color cover. Many schools had a theme to their literary magazine. The Mandala staffers decided that it would be better to have no theme so as not to limit the imagination of the artists. The Mandala was a very special magazine to students. It was something that they could look back on and remember their high school years by. They could also . remember fellow students by their poetry, prose, photography, and artwork. Mandala 59 ▼ ECHO: Front Row: K. Sage,). Ingersoll, W. Krupp, J. Davis, K. Kenmotsu, A. ID. Kaiser, M. Kagol, advisor; A. Perwien Wasserman, A. Fmkelstem, R. Sklenar. K. Ward Row 2: S. A. Cannon, E. Strohl, Row 4: K Coombs, M. J. Larson, S. S. Sigelman, Y. Nussbaum, P. Goldlust, Stonhouse, S. Burstein, J. Dixon, J. Kelly. N. Stone, M. N'emer. Row 3: C. Fisher, Larson. Making the best better Could the best get even better? Well know I never read an article unless a they could sure try, at least that is what the Echo did. For the past two years the Echo had received the five-star All-American honor. But, the award did not mean to the staff that they could stop working and still have a good paper; instead they tried to improve the paper. They approached the style of the Echo in a different way and also concerned themselves with the requirements of the reader. Many of the stylistic changes were made to keep the paper current. For starters, the Echo introduced color accent to the paper called spot color. Some of the pages had articles with colored backgrounds. The spot color may not be something that everyone noticed as a major change, but I feel it made the Echo look better, commented reporter Sally Gannon, junior. Other changes in the style were the bylines, the name of the writer of an article, which appeared just below the headline in contrast to appearing at the bottom of the article. Also, the headlines were a bit different. The staff put an emphasis on trying to liven them up. They wanted to make sure the headlines caught the eye of the reader. Reporter Stephanie Sigelman, junior, said, Jazzing up the headlines was a really good idea because I headline catches my eye. Another change brought about was that the Echo started to sell more advertisements to help fund the style changes. The money received went to pay for the spot color and also allowed the paper to add more pages. We really needed more money to do things differently from the past. Adding more pages was brilliant because I feel the students enjoy reading the extra articles, stated photographer Dan Kaiser, senior. The Echo also changed the articles' content. The staff tried to get away from being too serious. Believe it or not, readers said the paper was too tight in following the rules, so we tried to loosen up a little, commented Erica Strohl, senior, editor-in-chief. The staff also wanted to improve the editorials over the other years' because they felt they were a weak point of the paper. They began this by coming out with a Point-Counterpoint on the issue of coronation at the beginning of the year. Although all the changes in the paper were not major changes, they added up to make the Echo an outstanding school newspaper. According to the reaction of most students, the Echo was a very interesting and worthwhile paper. ▼ Fellow staff members listen intently as Editor Erica I Strohl, discusses layout plans for the December 17th issue. I Page editor Adam Wasserman detects an error on the second proof and talks over the correction with advisor Mim Kagol. 60 Echo Steve Hanson is often times found doing just this, sitting and reading and the paper keeps me company. I really think the Echo does a super I the Echo. Usually reading every article, he is an intense Echo follower job and I respect them for it! In fact, I am considering applying to be on | and studies all the issues. Hanson says I enjoy spending time alone, the staff, myself.” Photo staff member. Dan Kaiser, sits and I checks over his photographs and reads over | some of the stories in the November 26th issue. Kaiser says ”1 enjoy working on the Echo staff simply because I put a lot of hard work in it and then I get to see the results. Echo 61 Introducing, Thespians Thespis was the first actor. He stepped out of the chorus to say the first solo line in a play, said Lori McCarthy, English teacher and advisor of the Thespians. This was where the group name came from. Common synonyms for this title are actor or actress, mentioned Nikki Trump, senior and president of Troupe 4033. In the 1920's, high school and college theatre instructors formed the Thespian society to promote theatre and honor those who participated, said McCarthy. In agreement with this goal, McCarthy started the Thespians. Thus, Troupe 4033 became one of many Thespian troupes world-wide. This was the first year for the group at Park, and it took a lot of dedication to make it. Louis Park Senior High. Becoming a member wasn't a piece of cake. Penny Grochow, senior and vice-president of Troupe 4033, and Trump agreed that being a Thespian took a lot of time and commitment. You first had to acquire 10 points through theater participation (cast or crew), have three recommendations and maintain a grade point average of C or above, to become an official Thespian, stated McCarthy. Being a member is an honor bestowed because you do well in theatre, are responsible, and have talent, emphasized Trump. The goals of the Society are to make the school a place for good theatre and to honor those who participate in theatre. Members truly enjoyed participating in this theatre-related group. When asked why, Grochow replied, It makes me feel good about myself and my role as a performer. Trump enjoyed it because it gave her a chance to participate in competitions, festivals, and an international workshop in June. Along with being able to participate in a variety of events, being part of this troupe made them aware of many scholarship opportunities. In most any kind of organized group or team, cooperation is necessary, and this held true for this group. It is possible to be 'kicked out' of the Thespians by not adhereing to the correct rules and terms, guaranteed Grochow. The Thespians who don't follow the rules, are placed on probationary status and if things don't clear up, they will be asked to resign, added McCarthy. The most important thing students should know, summarized McCarthy, is that, being selected a Thespian is similar to lettering in a sport, it is an honor. I Josh Zuckerman and Penny Grochow warm up before practice. Grochow's involvement helps her earn points for Thespians. . Rehearsal takes a lot of lime and commitment. I jenny Coleman feels this is an important obligation I in being a good Thespian. 62 Thespians I Rehearsal time is important and is used very well. Using groups is part of this time. Nikki Trump wears a pair ot large sunglasses to help I Lori McCarthy initiates J. Coleman, T. Coleman, P. Crochow, S. Duthler, K. Morris,). Ingersoll, L. Pascoe, M. Puff, N. Trump, and S. emphasize her eyes, basically to look like a Cheshire Cat Her grin adds the final touch to the role. Pierce into Thespian Troupe • 4033. This group is the first for St. Louis Park and were initiated in October. I THESPIANS: front Row: K. Morris, L. Pascoe V Trump, IV Crochow, J. Ingof.oll. Row 2: L. McCarthy, advisor; M. Puff, A. Durand, S. Duthler, 1 Woods, it Bronstien, M. Angier, D. Biros. Row 5 L. Kiheri, ). Coleman. Woods, B. Bronstien, M. Angier, D. Biros. Row 3: L. Kiheri, J. Coleman. After initiation, Thespians continue to earn points toward additional honors. Both cast and crew members are eligible for additional recognition. Thespians IW 'Bump, set. spike ..Mitch Erikson and Mike Thomson watch in awe as David Peterson smashes a mighty spike on the opposing team. I Ready, Aim. Fire! Free throws are crucial points in basketball. You can either win or lose by them. That’s why Brian Mueller takes his time This is one of the many methods that Peterson uses to score in volleyball because of his height. in precise shooting in hope that the ball will go in. Then he can take another shot. Mueller’s strategy worked. I It's not if you win or lose but that you have a good time playing the And to show their good sportsmanship Those Guys” go over and game. Those Guys made the game point against the Umlauts. The congratulate the Umlauts on the tough game. Those Guys go victory didn't cause any bad feelings between the opposing teams. on in the tournament. 64 Intramural Sports ▼ I Dr. Hooke's Medicine Show wails for Ihe ball to drop while the Studs prepare to rebound the ball so that they can have a chance to score Kelli Olson prepares to set the ball to Nathan Davis. Keith Mueller hopes that his teammates will be able to score. Anticipating the power serve from the opposing team, Boone's Coons Co with the Flo, the champion team. prepares to set up a play that will guarantee them the serve so they can come back and win the game. Just for the fun of it! No pressures from coaches, no specific curriculum, no everyday practices and no major commitment. These were some of the reasons students got involved in intramural basketball and, for the first time, intramural volleyball. Being on a team involved some pressures; but none so drastic as the pressures of being on an intersc holastii one. One pressure students didn't find was r oaches expecling them to revolve their lives around their sporr?There were only teammates trying to coach each other in time of need. Even so, teammates often put pressure on each other to win. Brad Albers, junior, said Everyone is very competitive in intramurals. Especially since all the teams are pretty even. Since these teams consisted of their friends, there was a different challenge added to the game than playing against people they didn't even know. Besides having less pressure, there were other positive aspects to playing on an intramural team. Kirsten Clark, freshman, commented, Intramurals are very good exercise and exciting at the same time. It was almost like a social gathering. Clark added, It's a really good way to meet and get to know the upperclassmen, especially if it is your first year of high school. Another twist to intramural sports was the fact that girls and guys could play on the same teams as well as against each other. This seemed to be a positive aspect tor many students. For some it added a bigger challenge to the sport, while for others it added humor to the game. Playing against an all girls' team In basketball insured us an easy win, joked Larry Gross, junior. Plus I could get a good laugh out of it. The majority of students liked having coed intramural sports, but having it one night a week was a different story. For some students one night was enough. But when asked’ if once a week was enough for him, Albers replied, I would like it if we could play two or three nights a week instead of one because I enjoy playing sports. Along with playing only once a week, students disagreed on whether Monday night was the best night or not. Some worked every Monday so they weren't able to play. It there had been a couple of nights to choose from, more students may have been able to get involved. Keith Carpenter, junior, said, I don't like it being on Monday's because then I miss Monday Night Football. But others said it helped relieve the 'Monday Blues.' Intramural Sports 65 As the students of Park, we were diversified. There were 1,599 of us. 772 were females and 827 were males. Our student body included 24 hearing impaired students, 4 special education students, 3 American Indians, 10 Hispanics, 29 Blacks and 78 Asians. Nearly half of us were involved with a sport or activity at school. About two-thirds of our students had attended St. Louis Park schools all their lives. As Park students, we could assume, as in the past, that 90 percent of the graduates would move on to some kind of post-high school programs. Seventy-five percent would go to college. 66 People Division Full ol cxcdement for the evening ahead. Stacy Rausch laughs along with looks forward to eatinj her friends. She has forgotten about the trying day she had at school and people. i and spending time with some of her favorite People Division 67 The senior class was the largest in the school, containing 432 students. There were 206 females and 226 males. We saw seniors in many dominant roles, making their mark during their final year of high school. Eighty-five seniors became members of the National Honor Society. Liz Galvin, Lesley Hayden and Sarah Stonhouse were selected by the Rotary Club for international exchange I Molly Lindblad and Homer are cat-ching up for lost time in Anatom programs during 1987 and 1988. All State Journalism honors were given to Adam Wasserman by the Minnesota High School Press Association. Placing third in the state for the Century Three leadership scholarship was Erica Strohl. Peter Berman placed first in the state math contest. One final note: the senior subdivision spread was written on pages 68 and 69, the years of most seniors' births. 68 Seniors ■m- denotes highest academic honors, + denotes high academic honors, denotes member of National Honor Society Forget the rest, we're the best! The Class of'87! Even though homework, classes sweatshirts. With only 87 days of school left (and counting) graduation is just ana the winter chills are gettingseniors down, their spirit remains hot. Anne around the corner. Tne class looks forward to commencement and the time Brittan, Michelle Erickson and Dave Sherman proudly display their class when all will be able to shout We're outta here! Charles Aaron Jung Wood Ahn Danielle Anderson ♦ David Anderson ♦ Matthew Anderson Seniors 69 Paul Backes Munishrie Badhwa Radhika Badhwa Ross Bagwell Scott Bailey Todd Bakeberg Deborah Bank Laurie Bannick Kristine Bassett Sara Bearmon Andrew Behnke Jeffrey Berens Keith Berg ♦ Stephen Berkwitz ♦♦ Brian Berland 70 Seniors ♦ Cheryl Bernstein Laura Bestler Troy Beugen +-f Peter Berman ♦ Jennifer Berndt Victoria Binning Brian Bjerke Kathleen Blair I Car broke down again, a common late to school on an average day. excuse for Chris Glashan. He’s only one Overslept,' is the most common of the 4 % of 416 seniors that come in excuse in the tardy book. Excuse me for my 'Slow Feet' No time to say hello, good-bye, I'm late, I'm late, I'm late. Whether it was the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland or seniors from St. Louis Park, being late had consequences. If the White Rabbit was too late he would have had his head chopped off. As for Park students, they had to fill out tardy slips. Leaving the bottom half of a tardy slip completely blank didn't catch their teacher's attention, therefore, students let their imaginations work a little. Why not fill in all that space and use it to stretch the truth somewhat or explain their reasons to the fullest? Heck, they were already late to class, so what would a few more minutes of thinking and writing matter? To begin there was the joker. Steve Jones arrived to school a half hour late, his reason being, lot was full, had to park in Fridley. Just to be sure the teacher knew he was only joking around he added, just kidding, to his tardy slip. Along with the joker there were the specialists in short excuses. There were common terse statements like, late, overslept, car trouble” and couldn't find a parking place. Kevin Sax came up with a short excuse, suitable for many students, slow feet. This excuse caught the attention of his teacher and even caused a little chuckle. Another original short excuse was, Generally a bad morning. Mike Coulter had overslept and was 20 minutes late, late enough to know his morning was off to a bad start. Finally, there were believers of politeness, even if they were late and were unexcused. They added, Sorry for being late, to their tardy slips. There may not have been time to say hello, goodbye, but there was always time to think of a good excuse. Seniors 71 A solution for senior slump There were some Park students who chose an alternative to the slump of their senior year. Instead of staying in high school the whole year, they took classes at a university or college while also finishing up their required courses at Park. This was the second year that the program had been offered to Minnesota students, and Wayne Bengtson, counselor, said that the program has been enriching to the participants. The only big problem has been the paperwork, both on Park's end and on the other school's end, he added. The students all had reasons for going, but a main one was that they wanted to get a head start on their major or thatfl they wanted something new. Sarah Schroeder, who was taking astronomy at the University of Minnesota, said she chose to go there part-time to be challenged by college life and college classes. Another Park student who decided on the U part -time was Ellen Backlund. She was taking French during winter and spring quarters and was going to take either Dutch or Swedish in the summer. Backlund felt that even though Park offered a wide variety of classes in foreign languages, there was a lack in advanced courses in that department. Also, she wanted a greater selection of languages than those Park had to offer. jeff Martin took classes in math and theater at Normandale Community College. He said he wanted to get some of the general classes out of his way so that when he started as a full-time student he could concentrate more time and energy on his major. A solution for senior slump could be as easy as going to college. In Sarah Schroeder heads to her 11:15 class. Physics building where she will attend he not at Park but at the University of science class. She is one of the few high Minnesota. Schroeder is going into the school students who attend part-time 72 Seniors vihJtfL. There were five students attending a college full-time during their senior year. There were also nine students attending a college part-time while finishing up required courses at Park. Shawn Bramwell Patrick Brendon Anne Brittan ♦♦' Barbara Bronstien Shawn Brottlund + Cheryl Brown Joel Brown Sara Margaret Brudos Susan Brynteson Mark Buchkosky Kevin Burke ♦♦ Steven Burstein Patrick Caldwell Angela Casey HoJoonCha Darren Charloff Sokleng Chhoun Michael Chong Seniors 73 Up in the air; a new feeling Tony: Hi! What should we do tonight? Andy: I don't know. You decide. Tony: How about going flying? Unlike most students, Andy Behnke and Tony Roe had the opportunity to fly planes in their free time. Behnke started flying about one and a half years ago, starting through the Civil Air Patrol in a nationwide program that taught search and rescue methods along with flying. The freedom while in the air was Behnke's favorite thing about flying. I like being up in the air, stated Behnke, because it's me up in the big sky. He commented that when he first began flying he felt nervous because he knew subconsciously there was always a chance of crashing, but he said, It didn't take long to get used to it. Roe, on the other hand, said he never felt very nervous when he first started flying. He added that after about ten hours it became a second nature to him and he felt very comfortable taking friends up with him. Roe said the best thing about having his pilot's license was that he could teach his friends about it and share the experience with them. To qualify for his license, Roe had to complete 40 hours of flight time. It took him five months to get his license, which he received in June of 1986. Commenting that the test was much like that for a car license, Behnke said, I like the feeling that there is more room up in the sky for flying than driving a car on the street. Roe felt that the hardest part of operating a plane was keeping it on course. Flying in a small plane, said Roe, is very different from flying in a jet because you can actually feel the air pockets. Roe and Behnke felt it was a great experience. I set my mind on doing it and I did, said Roe. ▲ I Andy Behnke studies to become a licensed classtime, 40 hours of flight time, and then pilot, but it’s not all hieh flying stunts. To he must pass the test. Behnke comments, earn his license, 8ehnke neeos 30 hours of It really takes a lot of hard work. Laura Christensen Sloane Christensen Amberly Christoffer Stephanie Clark ♦ Tomkin Coleman 74 Seniors LisaColford John Combs ♦ Karen Coombs Mary Crawford DawnCruze Lisa Culp Rick Dack Karen Daly Todd Danielson Audra David Garth Davis Nathan Davis ♦ Rachel Davison Robert Day Karrie Debfobander Seniors 75 ♦ Joseph Dixon Michael Dolton Craig Dominise Timothy Donahue William Don Ion Renee Dufour ♦ Eric Dull Joseph Dumas Steven Duthler «-♦ Kari Dwire Jay Dworsky David Eidem Michael Ellingson Charlene Erickson Michelle Erickson Lisa Evans Kenneth Evers + David Ezrilov College and friends were two of the most important things on seniors minds all year long. 76 Seniors Though seeing friends and having fun have Fortunately, Wickers ham has discovered a I dominated Amy Wickersham's attention source of help in dealing with her decisions this year, she also faces questions. — the career center. Final minutes final thoughts We're in the final minutes of the game, fourth quarter, fourth down, behind by three, need a touchdown to win, was how Kevin Sage described his feelings toward the end of his senior year. A lot of seniors felt as if they were in the final minutes of a big game, and so many questions came to mind. Thoughts of graduation and what to do afterward were constantly on my mind. I'm excited to get on with my life, but scared because I don't exactly know what the future holds, stated Esther Kravitz. There are so many colleges I want to go to, but which one to choose is the problem. Which one would be best for me? Do I want to live in a dorm or at home? There are so many decisions! Mindy Ostrow explained, There are advantages to leaving home, but I think I'm gonna miss my mom and dad. Angel Casey also expressed questions about the future. College has been on my mind. Where to go, what to get into, and how I'm going to get there, Casey stated, I've been working a lot, mostly to earn money for school. I'd like to buy a car, but how can I pay for a car and school too? As well as concentrating on getting out of school, many found themselves devoting more time to their social lives. Before this year I found myself concentrating on school, but now I seem to be spending more time with my friends, stated Amy Wickersham. Maggie Brudos felt that friends were very important and doing as many things as possible with them was foremost on her mind because many would be going away next year. Thoughts varied as did individuals, but whether planning for college or enjoying friendship, all tried to make the best of the year. Stephen Fannon Robyn Faragher ♦+ Kimberly Feltes ++ Alan Finkelstein AmyFischbein Seniors 77 NM SM thanx 4 being such gr8 friends 4 the TPing the name sacs! I’ll never 4 get you guys! Love SR Ezy Kraskee — Best of luck! 1 luv ya buds! RLT Krissy Lynnaler — We’re done Luv you poming pals — Bobin HT SC — What?! I was H H! I luv u! Let us out — RLT Heidz — BDCB SC CC 4ever! I luv u! cruise 1994 — Tuck Shot Juls Coif Sare — Summer parties! the mush You guys! I’m not going to bloughghghgh RUF LB — love your horn! — I'm sure we will always like NS! Never forget the poem I wrote u in WC. — luv — DM 87 CH — Maldkamp rules! Wheres your hand? We have had great memories Friends Forever! — Dawnger KEG Thanks for all the ever lasting memories M.O. RB Roses are red violets are blue The Westwood pond reminds me of you. Love ya always MO M M’s make friends, friends who share in one another. Thanx for always being there Meg Love ya Mindy E2Y — Vivian is awesome! — From the MEh of 87! TR — you ARE a momma’s boy. Mutthilda loves you, me too — JK Jello Rubber bands SPAIN shotgun taped to the dash hein man R X Lights out few few kiva cravate PTL ML — Like where’s your list? Contour Chicago Love — SS LG — Rotary! Lo-U2Cigs M M’s MG — Stop laughin’ luv — Waldo SB. You paragon of muscle! Luv, 6th hr. open, KG MH B-ler bud. skylar, cones: We love you!! KEG.MH MO MG CL. I love this song! Turn it up!” Luv KEG MH. Kisses and love to a great friend. Luv KEG MO. I love you! “What else can I say?” luv, KEG. JT, thanx for always being my best friend! — KEG Dot Lisa — I love ya! What more can I say? Except — Dot across a crowded Perkins ... luv JH Spacy. keep in touch 2 fist it Aerosmith. Disease Fish — to the good times — Stevo the Woo crew4 Tal — you’re a great pal. Congratulations all Cherry One final toast to New Year's at Todd’s. Lisa Barb John — Bob, Neil, Steve, Scrooge, and my house are great memories. Thanks — Sher RZ DK Candles and rainy summer nights. SS KO CS. CR. JL LB. Wait! I am the CE who will E the C. S.B. After a long night In the disco, watch where you grab. OZ J.A.K. You are the greatest! What will I do without you? You never annoy me! SAS Sher — Remember the goods times there were no bad Kel Kel — My Best Friend — The other of a N.P. Uptight you are not. I Love you — Sher John — Is that your shoe phone? Thanks, thanks a lot. Wouldn’t it be cool to steal the window? Ringo FlshBrillo Birdlady: Yeahshetookmyordershetookmyorderyeah. BewareofflyingeggsandJordan. Peace! Roz Copy — Wait! Well, we knew what we were getting into. Carpool to NU? En francais, non Pow! — Photo Rock on Dio fans! MMM look at those puppies! DM RB — We’ll tell our thoughts If you tell yours. D L David — Bears, bracelets, me you. The special things you taught me “ I love you lots — Christopher CLUMP — Cancun, Gazebos, garbage bags, lunches, and many more = best friends! I LOVE YOU ALL — Chris Eds-PIZZA, late nites, jokes, problems — memories — CS Lisa, from pen pencil to gTad. We’ve come a long way. Guard your larmes. Beatles! B F F Love. Barb Winkin’: to the lakes, the guys. Radar. Chicago. Time and incredible dizziness! happy golfing — Patti Thanks everyone at the lockers for being there help helping me grow. Sissy, have fun! Love — Scootter Foob.Tuck.Cree: thanx 4 everything! DB:w.twins!RT:if they only knew!CS:s.mlnds! I loveU! BOF: Hydz Hey Guys! It's been a jammin’ time on the weekends and vacations. Slap me some skin! CK Marnl — I want to hold your hand! Thanx for everything. Chris MemoriesCorn noodlesstatueofliberty-Flex PoloThoseGuys- TrianglePen-W AIT Outahere- Sky. Thug. Cones Matt. KAP, Stace. MT. MS. MT. LB. MH.MO, KG. MG, CG. RB. the Gang U I together in my mind forever love, Bestler The awesome threesome say TMC, TF. ENJ, REEB N S C. Lynnal, this year was great. I won’t forget you. Sean ABE: Why do we need headlights? Don’t flash too many guys. You’ve been a good friend. Luv MEL Winkin’ Kinkin' — La Kuka racha. Luv Nod Ellle — May the future give all you wish for. Kat Jallbird Hopkins. skiing, hotels concerts. May the fun times remain now always. Trouble x 2. Leenall arf arf! Those high tech horns are pretty effective! AC DC rules! Cheers, love you — Denise DM hey dizzy blonde! We have the best times don’t forget to watch what you eat! Love. Denise Teddy sanky sighs telling mean old lies?! MJ AJ! Lov your secret admirers! Did you get it all? JW — I’ll never forget SB's party at SS’s! Thanks AR. MH MO 1 hear Vlsine gets the red out! Wanna? AR MS DS MG • boyfriends suck! Who needs em? We do! AR ND our secret dates were alot of fun! Thanks! AR RB — to me U all we’ve been through — I luv u • LC. Jules — doubledates Prom 86 to us I luv u — Grouchy JK — when I think of u f-ball us — luv u always — Coif JG SB CS The best friends ever. I’m always here. That’s what friends R 4. Mexico us 4ever! LAC Megz — The memories we have of the past eleven years are memories that last a life time! B F F Juls S.B. L.C. C.S. always remember... That's what friends are for” NM — You are the friend there could ever be — here’s to good times, laughter, you me. I luv U — JG Julie maybe this year we can go — Love you tons — Nick. Flo FFF and F Forever. Be good you bimbo — luv. N S Lemon Lips, Daddy I want an Audi I want It now. For all the crushes we just say Zabuday — Luv N S 78 Farewell, Senior Style HOCKSTERS IN 87 WE DID IT NEW YEARS WAS GREAT. KC NB MC CE CH LH LOVE. NICK AND SEAN Scott V-Eyes don’t lie! Yours r gorgeous! Skren2. Thanks to the class of 85 for all u taught us! K E KP RT “You don’t understand” Good Luck always! LH. Denise — Dog 2 meanings-Arf barf! UofM queen — LH Sean remember always I Love You! I’ll never forget the fun times! 20 more sec. Love Lynnal Trlsh. Don’t run down any stairs backwards without me! Remember the summer of 86! Love, Lynnal JTD1II — Watch out for sprinklers the next time you go golfing! TINE KEG Procede with caution In NANNA’S car!! MG TM. MY TRAVEL COMPANIONS- JAMAICA 87-NO PROBLEM! TINA WENDY — Don’t lose your electricity. You static! TINA. TRISH • You can borrow my clothes any time! TINE Corey K — Remember Feb. 14 in 7th gr? It was me — LKG JB KC — Let the good times roll Forever! Things will change but we’ll always B 3 2 Me! Luv, LA Debra Casey: Rattle my bones! Keep having fun! LG. JB — wherever you go. PARTY DOWN! Don’t forget me — LG Duday-St.Thomas-Secret Lovers-Magnets-Jamaica-329-7895-dentist-Rut-Ro-memorles Love YA. CC Kimmy-beam: talk to Snydey-baby lately? How are your orienteering skills skills? B F F Love Rowdy Kate JD JM ES: S Council got the pop machine but no fan bus he!he! thanks 4 great memories! Love Meg To: 66 From: 77 Boom Baby, Oh Yeah, i want to hear them scream. Take care dude I hereby let the Hockey team have one big party for a great season TR 5 CC — God nef 255-Reelln’ Love ya duday. Sher — Call me LATE! El — To my best friend for the best times. Harder deeper faster! I love you — Julie and Mutthilda SR Cows Output Are you HOOKED? MG. KG MH MO You guys are the best! MG Dominoids old and new, Go get the pepperonl sllcer” MG KG CL Virginia Thanks for being my best friend — Ya know! SG — Thanx for a life-time friendship! I luv u! KZ HF: Is it more than a name? Co-captains 86-87! KZ Ted — when’s your first Hinduism concert? Keith: Soph. yr. whatever! Love ya both! Kristi SC.RT.HT, Remember the good times the memories. You’re forever in my heart. I love ya! AML Jess — Statue of Liberty.Chlll out.Pez — Love Muffy Screamer — I know someone that.. . and didn’t like it!” — Fish. BerlanD, Kosel IYAM IYAM A PEANUT MAN I HAVE THE POINTIEST CHIN IN THE LAND — BZ SB M.G. — I was hoping to get to know you better but I still admire you. R.K. Hey Ezy, Hey What? Cheatlarz. Get a job! Tony, you’re HUGE! But don't tell Wigren. John we fooled all! MPK Dario Therio KQ rockers alike in 84 we got more 87 gave us heaven, keep on rockin’ with Dio on KQ Mornin' Chris, grab a Dew and meet me at the cheese Adam, I don’t like cheese meet me on a mountain top To my big bro, thanx 4 the years. Your little sis. JK Don’t get ink on your forehead. Love HT AL. I like your shirt. SC.RT. and HT RT.SC To two of the best. Thanx 4 everything. What? Keep in touch and I love you guys. HT JW: I need a lover that won’t drive me crazy:Topgun To Goose and Iceman, Lets pull some G’s From Mav Erica — People say a love like ours will never last. Remember all the good times! I love you, Craig T.R. — Hey fly boy. Don’t be pulling too many G’s. KM CO Teen, let’s go shopping! T.S. LH. learn how to walk down the stairs! T.S. MIT — Join the BS cult — Beep Beep! Soc was great! My fellow Thespians — Don’t have too much fun now! Your Pres. Burny, Harriet was great to all of us this year. Love, the MEN of the class of 1987. MB — Remember the good times. Love you. LG Joe — Always take care of our bear. I love you bunches buddy! — Gina Hey Kenickle — Guess what? I LOVE YOU! forever, Patty DT RD DS DM GS LG MG LO SS remember WOODS AFTON NOV. STRIKERS DINKYTOWN we'll be together 4ever AH AW LL CS LJ Lunch mates Remember the 4 food groups and being invaded! KE N.W. N.B. Could this become? Schlepcar rules! Stay off bathroom floors! Let’s strain cork!J ED’S: Wait! Set in 38 pt. Optima? Excuse me! Isn’t that special? Could it be . .. SATIN! Church Lady M.A. Grow and Prosper. The gardener TYPEWRITERS AND PAINTBRUSHES. J Lis — It’s the hair flip — give her a 10! Love ya — Stef LHMSS — Thanks for a fun year In v-ball! Love Stef Jay, Prom ... all the signs point to your trunk, did you do it again? sliders on the way. Luv ya Mam Peter, Thanks for all the shoulders! Think of me. I'll be seeln’ ya soon! I LOVE YOU. Marni Tim — 2 yrs. they couldn't have been spent with a sweeter guy. I’ll never forget my 1st love — Deb Dcz-Meg you're my 2 only captains. I Love You. DS MH.CF.KC.LG — what can be said that we haven’t already heard. Have a good life. I'll miss ya. TH J — Thanks for always being there — Love.T MS To all the incredible memories Love Always. DS MH May a handsome Prince kiss you and take you DS Denise — You only live once , Why does this always happen to us?” Our 16th and the bird, me Patti — 1 need my space. I have a problem . . . Madtown, drlve-thrus and taxis, want to lift? me Thanks everyone for making my year great! Laurie S. Synchro 88 — take state! co-captains LS; WS; TM. MEL — Don’t wave! Slam it! cherry coke! EM PS! Rash ’em! do you want to dance? luv, ABE Ross — The fun was at Sadie's, movies and physics! Don’t leave the neighboorhood! Love.Anne. SB, KB. JK, let’s RT to Grand Forks again! Love, EH Jules, my best friend, say Hi to Mutt! Luv.Eldle LE: Here’s to one minute flavored gumballs! LC EGGS BIRDS Chase at top speeds the whole weekend. Today is the day SPAGHETTI HO-HO Peace Jim Franzen EAST SIDE — We made it with a ho ho to spare! Four footers didn’t hurt us any either — DK To John. Matt Jeff — I’m sorry I couldn’t join In the fun at New Year’s! love. Ezy C.O. — thanx for 5 great years — thoughts can cross many miles. Te Amo! — EGS C-caring L-lovable U-unlquc M-memorable P-people. The best of times have been with the three of you! SB Liz, haf fun in Feenlahnd! Rots o' ruck, Sarah! seen any green hair? SA I found LEO. AV told me! Kai$.Brotts,Jim,Bob,EK,Dix all. No roof too high; no night too long. Our song remains — Von Awesome 6some — I’ll always love you guys! — B.B. Deb. you’re “14 karats to me. I’m glad you answered yes I promise no more dumb jokes. Love always, me KD and LG What’s that smell?” LE THOSE GUYS and all of my close friends from the class of 87: Thank you and good luck! Tanx!! M.A. Stefanie — Bravo Bravo 9 V 9 V4 guess who I look like today? Love. Demi RT and HT — What? Thanks 4 listening to my BS! Bye Hon. Ho Ho later Love SAC St Tommy thanks for the memories. L. The Clouds Mind — to the best friend there could ever be and 2 4 more special years at UMD LOVE YOU! Meg TR - DON'T DO ANYWHERE WITHOUT THE PEACEMAKER. WS KZ-SL, Confo, gym. FF. Cldg, and now rmts. BFF —SG MH — How many memories did we fit Into 4 years? Too many to count — SG ES — Long live 86 Jamaican memories and our friendship! — SG J. Joseph — When are we heading for Bolivia? JTD For all our adventures; EK.SB.DK.JH.JI.SB.RZ — Smokin’ Crash — Thanks for the driving lessons. Do you know how to spell high risk? It’s been great — JTD STACY — WATCH OUT FOR CAN WOMAN. WS.LB.DM.CH WS thanx 4 the gr8tlmes hershe xxs Slam dancln T S ruleldon’t 4get 2get the can!Love always! SR 2 the 1 who always nos Xactly what im thinking tanx CH 4 the gr8 times don’t 4get5 15 92 sis 4ever SR I know things you don’t think 1 know But I say nothing. It is not as big as you think. TRUST ME JW BOB DAY — The game Scruples can reveal the most private of all conversations. J.W. Troy, with all we’ve been through I'll never forget you! I love you! Your little lady — Patti RD. SM. PL. MC. RB. DS. and TM; keep your clothes on and no baseball streches upstairs!!! McNate meet me at the Yangtze for a rendezvous SR — Hey sis Remember M.A and 4 am talks I luv u CH. DM — Remember BFFF forever lluv u Donger — Cindy K: Never forget June 86, bags and Denver! K. L Here’s to being losers during 7th hour. LC HL — Let’s DO LUNCH sometime soon! Love ya MS AR — Remember ALL the good times — many more kay? Luv MS DS — Your the greatest — Thanx for the memories — Luv MS Candy — En francais, non! Guns, hotel drawers, side salads and Stand By Me albums!! Love, Barb Farewell, Senior Style Cherish the Memories • Christopher Fisher Mark Fisk Patrick Fix John Flannery Heidi Formo They see their names in lights Prince and the Revolution, The Jets, Limited Warranty and many other musicians from Minnesota had made it into the nationwide music business. Some of Park's inspired musicians might very well be the next to make it to the top. One student, Rick Dack, had already considered aiming for a musical future, ... but I want another skill to fall back on, said Dack. He was in a band called The Rock which played Christian rock music. His hopes for the band were to play at churches, at youth group organizations and possibly one show at the high school. Shawn Bramwell was not in a band of his own but participated in jam sessions with other musician friends. He had played in a Battle of the Bands contest (a Twin Cities competition) with a band called Autumn's Fall, whose music got a great reaction from the audience. However, a music career was not his main goal for the future. I'm not looking for a career, but who knows? Bramwell said. Not only was he a performer but also a song writer. Song writing is like fantasizing, he added. Some of the musicians that most influenced his playing were Pink Floyd's David Cilmour, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Although these artists are mostly rock musicians Bramwell enjoyed playing almost any type of music. Another instrumentalist-song writer was Adam Kapel. Like Bramwell, Kapel also played in the Battle of the Bands with the group Vital Signs. This band had performed at Park after a basketball game and played at the junior high. Kapel liked being a musician and hoped to continue in the future, but only as a hobby. Through working in several music stores and learning how the music business was run, he decided that a career would not be for him. He clearly stated, The music business stinks! I Vital Sign , the band in whi h Adam also. utilises and improves his skills in Kapel plays, gets together for practices Ja z lab and Jazztet. He began taking two or three evenings per week. Kapel, guitar lessons in seventh grade. Seniors Lisa Call Liz Galvin «■ Susan Gannon Jonathan Gelfman ♦ Jason Gilster Seniors 81 Diploma spells r-e-l-i-e-f! G-R-A-D-U-A-T-l-O-N is how many seniors spelled relief. The majority of seniors said that they would feel much better when they received their diplomas. When asked the question, How do you think you'll feel when you get your diploma? Maggie Brudos responded, Relieved; If I make it there it will be the happiest moment in my life! Marni Nemer also said that she would feel relieved and excited to start out with an education. Jon Gelfman said, Some people feel relieved just because they can move on with their lives and others feel relieved that they are able to graduate, but for whatever reason graduating students have to feel relieved or let-off-the-hook, most of them do experience the feeling. Many students felt they would have a sense of accomplishment. They said that they were ready to move on with their lives, and their diploma gave them the ticket to do so. As Chris Johnson explained, I will have accomplished something that took years to get, with all my friends around me. To some students graduation was associated with sanity as well as relief. Jeffrey Musto stated, I will be very happy to return to being sane. James Seuer described graduation with a line from the movie The Breakfast Club, Demented and sad, but social. Matt Anderson answered with a one word statement, Old. Although all of the seniors answered the question with various responses, the majority of them said that they experienced a feeling of accomplishment and a lessening of tension. ▲ I We're outta here! The thought of diploma. Gelfman looks forward to June graduation brings an exhilarating feeling to fourth when he can exit the high school for Ion Gelfman as ne anticipates receiving his the last time. Stephanie Grochow Anne Gustafson LeAnn Gustafson Robert Gustafson +♦ 8ich Thuy Ha 82 Seniors Brian Hammond -w • Ellen Hanson Jill Hanson Lynnal Hawkinson Mary Hayano ♦ Lesley Hayden • Lisa Hedlund Beth Hedman • Cynthia Heitkamp Paul Henjum Seniors 8} ♦ Megan Hunt David Hunter Amy lacono Rebecca Illingworth ♦ lames Ingersoll Rebecca Invie John Isaacson Rebecca Jacklitch Mark Jackson Christopher Jacobs Loydene Jaeckels Steve Jakubic Jodi Jaros Russell Jessen Tammy Jevnager Aaron Johnson Becky Johnson Christopher Johnson QankJtyh- 60 % of students entering college in 1987 will change their minds about their choice of major within the first two years. 84 Seniors Changing minds changes lives Career choices. We all had to make them and the pressure was on. Ever since we were little, adults had us ponder the question, What do you want to be when you grow up? Many of us gave typical answers such as doctors, astronauts and famous people. But as we grew older our dreams changed and we had to think about what we really wanted to do with our lives. After giving the options serious thought, some of us had drastically changed our minds about what we wanted to become. Cheri Peters commented, When I was little I wanted to be a nurse but changed my plans to a major in media arts and a minor in design arts. My dream was to be another Pinky Tuscadero from 'Happy Days' but I decided to be a first grade school teacher instead, admitted DeeTallakson. Brian Hammond also made a big switch. As a kid I wanted to be a truck driver or a race car driver. Then I set my sights on owning a restaurant bar, said Hammond. I always wanted to be a veterinarian until I realized I'd have to cut animals open. So I decided to work in therapy, either child psychology or drug counseling, stated Amy Fischbein. There were also some of us who had never changed our future plans. Keith Berg said, I wanted to be a lawyer and I've never changed my mind. When I was younger, I always dreamed of becoming a nurse. Growing up, I still want to be involved in some sort of medicine, planning on either physical therapy or sports medicine, commented Debbie Odessky. Whether or not we would stick to these decisions was yet to be seen, but we all had our tentative post high school plans for 1987. We would all have to be sure to tune in in 1997 at our reunion to see the definite results!! I When I was younger I wanted to be a hairdresser. Thus. Nina Gantman has vegetarian. I thought that was the same as a changed her childhood dreams but hopes veterinarian, nyway, now I'm going to be a her present dreams will come true. Craig Johnson Lisa Johnson Kimberly Johnston Buirge Jones Steven Jones Seniors 85 Matthew Kraska Esther-lynn Kravttz Corey Kotlarz William Krogh Debra Knowles Curl Knudsen Robert Krekelberg Dean Krenzel Christine Koolmeis.er Christopher Kosel Senior Constance Lahammer Scott Lang Donnie Larsen • Anastasia Larson Andrew Larson Martineau continues her beauty sleep is the rest of the students go to their next lass. I didn't even realize that the class was over because I was so tired from the weekend. This sort of behavior became very popular with second semester seniors. Drifting away from dullness The lights went out, you felt very tired, you closed your eyes and drifted off to sleep. The only difference in waking up was you found yourself seated in a desk in a classroom, not in your bed. Many students slept in class, but for the most part, seniors seemed to be the best at it. This was probably due to four years of practice. The most common time to sleep in class was while watching a movie. Patti Lindbergsaid, I look forward to watching movies in my first three hours so I can catch up on the sleep I missed the night before. According to many students, the most popular way to sleep was resting the chin on the hands while sitting in an upright position. This position was supposed to trick the teachers into believing the student was actually watching the movie. Another way to sleep in class was called the crash. This method was a little more obvious to the teacher, but the student usually did not care. It was done on occasions such as the day after coronation, the campout or Monday mornings. The position of the student was basically face down in the books, with the arms over the head. Mike Hughes stated, I remember one time when I was so tired I just crashed in my first hour. At the end of the period I continued sleeping right through fifteen minutes of the next class. Although there were a few students who did not care if they were caught sleeping, most students tried to hide it. They were afraid of being penalized by the teacher in some way. Jason Thunstrom said, I was always really paranoid to sleep in class because I thought the teacher would lower my grade. With all the practice the seniors had in high school, they should be well prepared to sleep in college. Seniors 87 TO GRADUATING SENIORS U, i ,vu vr� IK. fur tho moor uC tt-lr., «dw� e� . to tar in UhAi’i. rnituxx- )uu r-',-«■«tcO a f-’t ■� .« fra � ■ Ml ! r w Iho unciotos Kill U O.K. IllOf arc rail ny turdi. tail word that tciw wt-r.t w J( i loyal fan and have toe an inapiration to nr. Hr I limey i� an lapxtant factor in living. TV� • Inda of Ufa ntf lima us. tail it wo tuve resilience of spirit, the carrot break us. To courageously straigMm again after our heads have iron to « by Or foal, disappoint « ar 5 suffering is the s prmr tost or clurtctW. Again. thsnk you v r, rucfi for including me. Good lues and my best withe to all thn students at St. UJuts Park High School. Sincerely. rn,,7 O PAT.T. VS COWBOYS Tony Dorsett -• ' y£ . Vfc- y a ar , . Aw yW ff.ro'V; tut yH St « A q 4A, yx Uttlt yrt f k' A tu i jS ‘S'—’ fiat . cU of '%! ®«oU rJ Oangratulatlorvn on your 3nxTu.n1 ion. For lhow of yew who don-1 know what yew r.t to fc in your carerrr.. you might take o look ot what you really enjoy. 1 went oil the wuy throurjh low i.ehool tWorc 1 rcolized thot television im it U- rote fun, ond if turned out to be richly rtwording. 7 StrAv fWIrmw rvivtinw l nvti«-' LSI!! � ir (HUtaffi it tan «w n tan«xai ee ' tan n i • -it yen. nwi fit nrf? ■� ' Jmnuwti tAwaint« mm itx nmw inu r imi cxu'm. trxw. • accix CMfit 11 nt WKM mmmt: � u r w cscuduiii luj m rt rt� accae.wetrv ! 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Ir .l f.rft IU«H icSool Clui of '« To the St. Louis Park High School Class of 1987: Congratulations and success and happiness in the years ahead. - Sincerely, j- - -1 _� W� fiktt U.U.. -0 1 Clam «'y7 fA.o J� ;e ao-r a .0.5 Robert A. Stein CLASS OF 1965 7 $7 7 J � u1 H 4«rt, Howl 11 Anchor -2 _______ y— 5U-l-c u - j— fl t ’9 r+4 fo'l d u £'fySj£JX2teJY' -Ay -C- o Witt )ucnc }S TO TKP CV-fcS 0? 8 1 Tne FoTOlE vs M-V- 8E - Random Notes 39 c Que sera... what will be? 1997. Life ten years after graduation. Students are on their own. Time has changed and so has the class of 1987. I see myself as a buyer for a big department store ' imagined Michele Gale. I will live in South Carolina, be married, and have one little girl. Gale also stated that she pictured herself living in a two story house near the Atlantic Ocean. And, as for my car, she said, I'll be driving a little red MG. Kim Feltes, who also looked into her future, saw herself holding a job which required some sort of research work, saying, I think I'll either be directing or producing films, or I'll be a history teacher. Feltes also saw herself married and she felt she would have one boy and one girl. I see myself living in a condominium in either Boston or New York, said Feltes. I'll be in my last year of residency for medical school, explained Adam Wasserman. I'll be married and have two children, one boy and one girl. Wasserman thought he would be living in a two story brick house in Chicago. Most likely. I'll be a supporter of a political organization, Wasserman stated, and I will drive a red Chrysler lacocca! As for me in ten years, commented Rod Boone, my dream is to be playing professional basketball. He felt he would be living on the east coast in a two story condominium. Boone believed he would not be married, but he would have adopted a son. I also see myself coaching a Little League team, he stated, and having a craft shop in my garage. All of these students had vivid ideas of their future lives. But, would any of their predictions actually come true? The truth would not be known for a decade. ▲ I With her yel-to-be-named husband and 1997, Gale expects to have become a her yet-to-be-born daughter, Michelle career woman with a husband and Gale enjoys a dinner out. In the year daughter. James Larson Michelle Larson Gina Lemke Mia Lerner Corey Levi Heather Lewis ♦ Jonathan Lichterman Patricia Lindberg 90 Seniors Molly Lindblad Mark Maier Julia lopac •Christina Manning Jay Ludke Jacquelin Magras Dawn Maidment Vickie Mansheim Christopher Mar Steven Martens Jeffery Martin ♦•John Martin Kelly Martineau Paul Mattison Stephanie Maw Darrin McCormick Sean McGinty Ryan McNary Seniors 91 Gavin Meland Michelle Mellgren David Merfeld Michael Merschman Nicholas Meyer Jonathan Mossier Keith Mueller Heidi Muller Jeffrey Musto Becky Nathe • Christopher Nauha Scott Nelson Marni Nemer Out of 1599 students in the school, Jeff Quinn is the only one whose last name began with a 'Q'. 92 Seniors I Quicklv and quietly, Jeff Quinn searches filled with Q words will help Quinn earn through the dictionary for the meaning of his grade. In the upcoming quarter, Quinn quadragenarian. His psychology report expects to get a Q on his report card. Quirk creates 'Quintessence' I guess I usually don't think about being the only 'Q' in the school, remarked Jeff Quinn. But being special didn't put him in any kind of quagmire or make him any different from other students in school. Quinn came from a big family. His parents had fifteen brothers and sisters each. With a typical family gathering you can expect seventy-five or more immediate family members to attend, stated Quinn. He enjoyed playing poker with Brian Hammond and Joe Dumas along with other members of the swimming team. We usually play after our swim meets, said Quinn. Quinn was on the swim team four years, qualifying to letter three out of the four years. I enjoyed swimming because it was a release and it gave me a feeling of weightlessness, commented Quinn. During the summer Quinn swam for the Edina Swimming Club. He also taught swimming lessons for St. Louis Park aquatics. Hunting and fishing were other hobbies Quinn enjoyed when in season. We usually get together with my cousins and uncles and go, so it is kind of a family outing, he said. Quinn took advanced courses to prepare himself for college. I maintained at least a 'B' average, and plan to attend St. Thomas college in the fall, guaranteed Quinn. He also wanted to change to Naval Academy for his second year of college. Quinn continued, I plan on a business major and on swimming for the St. Thomas mens' swimming team. Being the only 'Q' student in the school was not very rewarding directly, but when questioned, Quinn thought it was unique and different, being placed in a category all his own. Lisa Newkirk Jonathan Nicholes Tamara Nicosia Patricia Noren Darrell Norman Seniors 93 Paul Panser Matthew Farrington Elizabeth Pascoe Brian Paulson Kristin Pearson David Pecoraro Suzanne Peitso ++• Theodore Permuth' Cheri Peters Jeffrey Quinn 94 Seniors ' Travel to distant exotic lands, meet exciting Army to gain extra money for college. Some I unusual people and exercise until you are of his fringe benefits include a weight loss I built like Rambo. Tom Claymon joins the plan and tree fashionable clothing. Tuition fees: bowled over Bowling for dollars! This was just one way seniors obtained money for college. Raising money to pay college tuition was difficult, but Lisa Johnson found an interesting way to do it. Johnson, an avid bowler, entered several tournaments throughout the year. In each contest, the top eight finishers won different amounts of money. This money was put into a special fund that could only be used for college tuition. I enjoy bowling, especially when it helps pay my college tuition, remarked Johnson. She received $ 300 after winning the Coca-Cola Tournament, bringing her total earnings from bowling to over $ 3000. Other seniors found different way to raise money for college. Tom Claymon signed up to be in the army. He got $ 24,000 for college from the Gl Army College Bill which he will not have to repay. If this money runs out, he can borrow more money from the government using the Loan Repayment Fund. Claymon would then only have to pay back half of what he borrowed. The army interested me, commented Claymon, and the money they could give me for college was definitely a benefit. There were other options for seniors who had to raise money for coliege. Many seniors planned to have their parents pay the tuition. Some seniors applied for financial aid because their parents' income could not pay for a college tuition. Another option for college money was to apply for a scholarship. There were a multitude of scholarships for music, sports and academics given through various colleges. Locally, there were 31 available to Park last year and even more this year, due to the generosity of firms and individuals. Belen Andrada, counselor, remarked, Applying for a scholarship is like bowling a strike; you never know when you'll get lucky. Senior 95 Ross Resnick Stacy Richman Robert Richter Scott Rickard Anthony Roe Teaching helps keep the faith Although many students assumed that the work of a teacher was easier than their own; a few seniors knew better. While teaching at their churches and synagogues they realized that teaching wasn't as easy as it seemed. Teaching is a lot of hard work. I didn't realize before teaching how hard it really is. You really have to learn to be patient, stated Carolyn Scholl who taught seventh graders at Holy Family Church. Seniors had to deal with problems that arose without getting angry or upset. Raleigh Borken felt that her experience instructing children would help her in her future. After teaching at Beth El Synagogue for four years, she commented, I have learned how to deal with younger children and plan lessons, and I have learned more about my religion. Borken started volunteering Saturday mornings in order to qualify for a scholarship for summer camp; she continued to teach through her senior year. Michelle Scherling and Jenny Furmansky also started tutoring at Beth El for scholarships. Scherling taught for four years and Furmansky for three. Scherling, who prepared children for their bar and bar-mitzvahs, stated, It's really fulfilling after teaching the kids to watch them at their bar-mitzvahs, knowing that you were partly responsible for their being there. Heidi Austad felt that working with children was rewarding as well as enjoyable. Austad became interested in education when she accompanied her older sister, who taught religion, to one of the classes she taught at Holy Family Church. Austad taught for four years and enjoyed junior high students because they were the most challenging. She stated, The kids have taught me a lot about life. I have definitely learned as much from them as I have taught to them. «£, 0 f a Lady beV S+sj VjtflJ.- ) Jo MfciVUS 3)cci rubber I Passing around an assignment, Heidi writes many different messages on the Austad explains that they will discuss graffiti wall to express thoughts. Belonging” this week. The Youth Croup 96 Seniors Two important reasons seniors chose to teach religion were to better understand their own religion and to prepare themselves for future careers in teaching. Michael Romanoff Michelle Rosenberg + Candace Rossin Jody Rotzien Karla Roy Kevin Ruddle David Rutledge Kevin Sage Jason Saltzman Behzad Samari-Kermam Kevin Sax Kathleen Schack David Scherling Michelle Scherling Steven Schiefert Gina Schmerler Wendy Schmitz Dorothy Schoen Seniors 97 Parties come on weekends St. Louis Park is a party school. Like many of those who graduated before them. Park's seniors hosted and attended a lot of parties. They were as much a part of the school as many sports, and a year-round activity limited only by parents and police. Parties played a big part in the weekend plans of a number of students. The phrase What's going on this weekend? echoed through the hallways as Park's students looked for a chance to get together at a party. Marcy Wald said that parties give you a break when Friday night comes around to go out and have fun with a lot of people. Seniors could see their old friends and meet new ones at many different kinds of parties. When choosing between parties where there was a small group of friends or a large number of people, seniors could decide which atmospheres they were comfortable in and wanted to attend. No-alcohol, keg, and bring-your-own parties were offered and students had a wide variety of parties to go to. Debbie Shaw preferred parties at which alcohol was not served. They offer an alternative to people who would rather not drink, she explained. What did parties have to offer students? Perhaps the most important factor was that parties gave them a chance to have fun with their friends. Student could relax or blow off a little steam in a protected environment with their peers. Relief from schoolwork, jobs, and other pressures was sought in a party atmosphere. Also, parties livened up the school as students geared up for the weekend and recounted amusing experiences from them the next week. Above all, students talked, flirted, danced, ate, drank, and turned their stereos up in the name of having a good time. ▲ ■ During a game of bumper pool between party. Berman’s look of surprise is due to I Pete 8erman and Jason Sowder, Ryan Sowder's lucky streak. Schmerler laughs | McNary and Gina Schmerler get ready to as McNary takes steps to prevent a fall. ♦ Kathie Schoenbeck Carolyn Scholl ♦ Christine David Schroeder Denise Schroeder Schottenbauer Seniors Sarah Schroeder Jason Schrunk Kurt Schulte Dywane Schumacher Barry Segal David Sherman Michael Smith Sheri Sell James Seurer Deborah Shaw Shaen Smith Steven Smith LisaSoininen Shane Sol berg Cory Soltis QnhftyL Percentages of 100 seniors surveyed that have attended a party ... — since the school year began 95 % — Several times 65 % — on New Year's Eve 73 % — at a close friend's house 81 % — outside of Park 75 % — where there was alcohol 87 % Brenda Soman Jason Sowder Denise Steady Seniors 99 Eric Steeber Darla Steuck Ellen Stewart • Marc St. Martin + • Nancy Stone o t % +- ■ Sarah Stonhouse Tricia Storm + Erica Strohl Rick Stutsman + Laurie Sumner ♦ • Heather Thomas Michael Thomson Mark Thorne 100 Seniors (Dreaming of a hot pepperoni pizza, lason that seniors go out to eat. Next time Sowdcr reaches for the door to Beek Sowder may enjoy a cheeseburger at Pizza. This is only one of the many places Wendy's, another one of his favorites. Cars are key to lunch time I feel like eating Chinese food for lunch today. Let's go to Leeann Chin’s. Seniors were often seen jangling their car keys as freshmen and sophomores stared on in admiration. Seniors took advantage of the open campus policy and those with cars put them to good use. After sitting through their morning classes, some seniors felt they had to get out of the school and lunch was a perfect opportunity to do it. Rocky Rococo's was a popular place to meet friends for lunch. Shane Solberg commented, It provides a different kind of food than the lunchroom serves. Rocky's had pizza that could be bought by the slice or a whole pie. It also had a wide-screen t.v. which enabled seniors to enjoy their soap operas while eating. Another senior gathering place was Knollwood Mall's Court Cafe which offered ten fast-food restaurants that sold everything from chicken to croissants. After eating, seniors often walked through the mall and window shopped. They could also be seen at Gold Mine Arcade or at Dairy Queen getting a Blizzard for the trip back to school. ♦ Jason Thunstrom Sharon Thurnblom Robyn Tillotvor Also popular among seniors were Burger King and Zantigo. Both offered good food at inexpensive prices. They're fun places to go to and relax with your friends for an hour, said Amber Christoffer. Each had its own advantages. Burger King's were its Whoppers and free refills on all drinks. On the other hand, Zantigo's advantages were that everything cost 99 cents or less. The homey atmosphere the fireplace gave off was another bonus. It was nice to take a break from studying and leave the school, said Mark Thorne. For most seniors which restaurant wasn't the important thing; it was getting away from school for awhile that made the day more bearable. Seniors 101 Matthew Virnig Margaret Wald Heidi Waller Adam Wasserman Lisa Wells ++ Ellen Wild Jeffery Wilson Paul Wirth Amy Wickersham Jeffrey Wigren Kimberly Woessner 1 Lisa Woods Amy Wyner Jodi Yatckoske + Bradley Yellen Jon-Marc Ylvisaker Kristi Zahn Robert Zak Jeffrey Zwieg John Zwieg Seniors - Boisterous laughter fills the room as Jill was the day Borjjen leaned over to pick up I Borgen and her desk hit the floor. An added her pencil. Besides slightly pink cheeks, no I feature to Doris Johnson's chemistry class harm was done except to the pencil. Funny memories last forever! Catching someone tripping up or down the stairs, falling asleep in class or even walking into the wrong classroom was usually quite amusing. Everyone would laugh, but the student who became the center of attention would end up feeling embarrassed and possibly turning bright red in the face. Seniors described their feelings of embarrassment when faced with some awkward situations, some of which tended to be harder on the ego than others. Walking into the wrong classroom made a student feel awkward, but much worse would be walking into the opposite sex's bathroom. Dean Krenzel remembered his most embarrassing moment when he had walked into the girls' bathroom during his freshman year. What made this moment even more humiliating was that there were girls in the bathroom when he unknowingly made his grand entrance. Walking into wrong bathrooms wasn't the only way students found themselves feeling foolish. The classroom also proved to be a popular place for sticky situations to occur. Being awakened by a teacher after falling asleep during class was quite embarrassing, though jill Borgen thought a better way to make a spectacle of herself was to accidentally tip her desk over while reaching for her pencil. I just about died of embarrassment, said Borgen. School was not the only place students found themselves in uncomfortable circumstances. For Brenda Soman, her most embarrassing moment happened in her own bedroom. After realizing her door was stuck shut and her mom couldn't get it opened from the outside, Soman called the police to let her out. I felt so stupid when the officer had to kick open my door, said Soman. Not Pictured: lonathan Addy Meri Ellen Backlund Michele Blom ason Carney ichard Chastain Thomas Claymon Quyen Luong Dang jankie Deochan Steve Fasching Nina Gantman Bobbie Jo Hanson Christine Hartmann Daniel Hartsock Michael Jackson Steven Johnson Mathew Jones Kenneth Kemeny Christine Klumpner Michael Lee Jon Lindahl Jeff Lundquist Lee Luone Poch Minn James Nagle Tai Anh Nguyen Tuan Anh Nguyen Deborah Odessky Chistian Olsen George Olsen Becky Peterson Mary Peterson Monica Phomsamouth Patricia Pope Burton Rovner Michael Runnion Sothy Seam Theresa Skoglund Elizabeth Starr Jennifer Svenneby Ngoan Truong Ross Tucker Phu Vu + Quy Vu Robert Walkowaik Mike Wright Michael Wydra Choua Vang Tsutomu Vuminoke Seniors 103 W h ot class constsled o A 0 members. Oi Lincoln Douglas debate at the Stillwater Debate andlU were male. tournament; Emily Morgan, who was the only Teelmggood about their new Wv e Girls' Soccer Team member to earn the honor of upperclassmen, many uh ors got alot Ml-Conlerence. Tracy Fischman, who served on accomphshed. the principal selection committee and Faith Some uh ors who stood out were Stephanie McGown, who won the state MADD essay Svgelman, who placed second in the contest. (Kristin Schmidt and Cynthia Scherer work on a chemistry lab. o H OTS Erickson arc thrilled with the technology of modern machinery as Glashan decides on Mello Yello. Because of the machine's popularity, it must be refilled many times daily. Michelle Abramovitz Jerret Ackley Bradley Albers Rosemarie Albrecht Billie Aides Peter Alt Matthew Amundson Alissa Anderson Anthony Anderson Darren Anderson Dean Anderson Jayson Anderson Steven Anderson Juniors 105 Barry Andrist Matthew Ash Donald At hey Laurie Azine Erica Babula Barak Bar-Cohen Jennifer Batteen Paula Bauer Lesley Beha Eric Bell Adam 8ennett Laura Bennis Nancy Berger Daniel Biros Molly 8lackmore Jason Blumenthal David 8oi$vert Melinda Boone Guy Borenstein Aaron Borken Timothy Boss Wendy Boswell Roberta Bouchier Patricia Boyer Toby Boyum Christine Brendon Richard Burnstein HildeBusklein Kari Buttrey Kelley Caldwell Chad Cardiff Keith Carpenter Phillip Cartwright Robert Cheney Jon Christensen Blake Claflin Galit Cohen Jennifer Coleman Ari Cook Jeff Craig Kelly Cram Lana Cronk Mary Dahle Tonia Dampier Christy Danover Sheryl Darmer Tom Dauer Alison Davis Jodi Davis Jon Davis Jeffrey Dearmin Leslie Deblock Ausma Deme Sharalyn Deming Jankie Deochon Renee Desarmeaux Of THe JUNHOCS TGANetlto 3PCOrTiOK p t eec o Juniors Alan Desnick Douglas Dixon Kien Do Jarrod Dobson Eva Dodder Terry Doolittle josette Doyle Jacquelyn Du effort Bruce Dunham DeborahEbert Angie Eldstrom Matthew Elmore Stacey Engelkes Keith Erickson Mitchel Erickson lean Evensen When the tire goes out, the juniors crawl into their tents until morning when they'll break camp for home. ▼ Patty Boyer and Leslie Deblock enjoy the I cool morning hours on the bank of the Apple River while the rest of their group is busy preparing breakfast. After breakfast, the group will float their day away on the river. Fun = tubes, tunes tours Although most juniors worked, went to the beach, or went on family trips last summer, some did things a little differently. Touring with Bob Dylan, traveling to Europe, or camping out in Wisconsin with friends were just a few. Rich Cittelson spent June on the road with Bob Dylan. He went with his family and his cousin, Romi Percansky, freshman. During the day they saw the sights of the east coast towns they visited and at night they went to the concerts. Bob Dylan was really nice to my family and me, said Cittelson. “He supplied us with good seats and backstage passes to the shows. Cittelson saw a total of eighteen shows and commented, Every concert was different. Another traveler, Alison Davis, went to the British Isles with her church group, 38 kids from different schools. In Europe they visited England and Scotland. “It was exciting to travel to places I had only read about, commented Davis. They saw Buckingham Palace, Edinborough Castle, and other historic places. Davis summed the trip up with, “there was too much to see in only 15 days. Closer to home, a group of about 30 juniors got together to go camping. “We planned it to get our class closer together. Anyone who wanted to could come, explained Kaori Kenmotsu. They camped overnight at Somerset, Wisconsin. In the morning they cooked breakfast and then went tubing down the Apple River. Whether in Europe, around the U.S., or at home in St. Louis Park, juniors enjoyed the summer of 1986 in their own ways. Juniors 107 Robert Evers Lisa Everson Marnie Fest Kimmie Fettcrley Jill Fields Tracy Fischman Stacy Fokken Tammie Fozo Alexander Fracassi Amy Franz Lori Frazier Kart Fredenburg Ross Fredenburg Oarcie Frey Joel Fries Aaron Galinson Entertainment in animation “While flipping channels on a Saturday morning, I became curiously involved in watching cartoons again ' admitted Craig Sandberg. Ewoks, Muppet Babies, and Kidd Video were a few of the many reasons juniors wanted to watch these childhood favorites. “It is something to do when you wake up in the morning, or while you are eating breakfast, said Matt Hobbs. “I get a kick out of them, commented Michelle Murtha. More meaningful reasons juniors watched them were as Rob Simon said, I watch them because they take me away from the violence and destruction of the real world. “I watch them to get away from reality. I guess I’m still a little girl at heart, confessed Stacy Fokken. Many juniors thought there was nothing wrong with watching cartoons because it was something they had grown up with and were used to. Saturday morning cartoons humor me after a hard week at school, remarked Ross Fredenburg. Others thought it was unusual to still be watching cartoons. I think it is weird, because I am sixteen years old and I still watch Alvin and the Chipmunks on Saturday mornings, laughed Fokken. Stranger yet, older family members also still watched cartoons. Kari Buttrey was surprised to learn that her twenty-four-year old brother still watched cartoons, and Jolene Kieselhorst said, My mother still finds cartoons very amusing. If you have nothing better to do on a Saturday morning why not try watching some old cartoon friends with your Fruit Loops? Ifooyng a Smurh Adwntum cartoon. Jolene kieselhortt squeezes her teddy be J'Rntly Kieselhorst My that the doesn't get la watch Saturday morning cartoons very often, but loves to watch them when the can. Y Chnssy Brendon and Beth Jakubk take time ■ out from their homework to tune in to their | favorite cartoon, Scooby Doo. They enjoy the misadventures of the dog and his friends, and they always watch it when they are able 108 Juniors f mo Q)e Y JUNIORS Smugs'25% fUlt£ ♦ 8U6,S fcUNNy 14 ft te cm mumv s’' u) toilM lMo o PtAU Qgjg Sally Gannon Susan Gardner loseph Garelick Sarah Garrison Pamala Genty Andrea Gepner lason Geschwind lulic Gilbert Richard Gittleson lason Glashan Mark Classman David Goldenberg lorna Goldstrand Eric Gram Raymond Graves Laura Green Dan Gronseth Laurence Gross Kimberly Grover Christopher Gruber Angela Gwiazdon George Haeger Michael Haeger jacklyn Haider Brett Haller Shane Hallstrom Teresa Hanlon Linda Hanson Shari Hanson Steven Hanson Timothy Hanson Tim Haraldson |oe Hart Tedd Hauser Mark Hawkins Ronald Heath |ili Hempstead Sarah Henriksen Brian Henry Ann Hill Brian Hinderks Christine Hix Richard Ho Matthew Hobbs Marc Hodroff Shawn Hoffman Debra Hofstedt Tanya Hogren Micheal Holme lames Holtz Deanne Hop Kimberly Horge Danielle Hosar David Hreno Julie Mursh Anne Hutchinson Juniors 1 If I had some free time ... Excitement! Energy! Exercise! If juniors had any free time, they found many different ways to spend it. Kirsten McCormick was on the Minnetonka Ice Skating Traveling Team. The team competed against other precision lines. Skating came easily to McCormick because she had previously lived next to an ice rink. She said, I've been competing individually since I was in fourth grade. ’She added that she liked skating because it was an energetic sport. For another student interested in sports, Tresh Schaper, scuba diving was an exciting part of her life. I love scuba diving because I feel free when I'm under the water. I also like all the ocean plants and animals, commented Schaper. She said it was a very exhilarating feeling to be able to see everything around her so clearly. Because she enjoyed scuba diving so much, pursuing a career in ocean photography was a possible plan for her future. For Laurie lllions, her future career definitely would be in the field of music. She had been playing the violin since she was in third grade, lllions' dad played for the Minnesota Orchestra, she hoped to do when she's older, lllions said, I practice two to three hours each day and I have two lessons per week with two different teachers. Besides playing the violin, she also played and composed music for the viola and piano, lllions said, Besides following in my father's footsteps, my goal is to make and enjoy the art of all the music I play and listen to. I Skating is a graceful sport but it does have its downfalls. Kirsten McCormick, once a competitive skater, shows that learning T Laurie lllions practices playing her violin I almost every1 day. Luckily, loving to play I makes it an excellent wav to relax. how to fall, so as not to break anything, is as important as landing after a dizzying double twist. J Tresh Schaper packs for a trip to lamaica I where there rs more to see under the | water than worn out boots. H. Huy Laurie lllions Daniel Israel Corwyn Iverson Cheri lacobs Chris W. lacobs Travis Jaeckels Elizabeth (akubic lames Javinsky Michael lezierski Benjamin lohnson Gina lohnson Jason lohnson Renee Jones Azmina luma Todd Kalman 110 luniors W«m 'f R r sm puLAQ toeBi( utet 142 HAVE SoSs.%, 0 4 (Z'Jpf'fl 5g arv - i 22 Ir4 OUtM GROUPS 8 |] Robert Kaplan Robert Karalunas Kevin Kathmann Kaori Kenmotsu Shawn Kennedy Jill Kenyon Martin Keyes Jolene Kieselhorst Leslie Kiheri Jennifer Kirmsse Amy Klug Jennifer Kmieciak Brad Knaus Bruce Knops David Knudson Sandra Koehler Julie Koller Mark Koritz Randall Kosbab Tawni Kothenbeutel Sarah Krause Joel Kravitz Deborah Kretsinger Wendy Krupp Susan Kuretsky Nancy Kvernmoe Marjorie Landis Melissa Larson Karin Lavold Gwendolyn Layton Lee Lazarus Michael Lee Mitchell Levitan Amy Levy Jonathon Lewis Peggy Libra Scott Lind berg James Loeffler Shannon Logan Carolina Long Jennifer Longstaff Jason Lynum Christopher Lyons Amy MacMillan Richard Magsig Lisa Maisel Kurt Marihart Brian Mark Robert Martineau Denise Mason Douglas Matuska Andrea May Kirsten McCormick Faith McGown Elizabeth Mclnerney Heather McIntosh Juniors 111 Shelly Mickelson Brett Miller Catherine Miller Anthon- � toe Anton Moldo Emily Morgan Michelle Murtha Michelle Neeley Mark Nelson Karin Newhouse Thomas Nicosia Trent North |ohn Nuyen Dorn ...que Ochoa Jill Oleisky Edward Olson Kellie Oquist Joann Osburn Jacqueline Pagel Boris Parker Valarie Parker Mark Paulsen Maria Peltier John Penticoff Amy Perwien Caitlm Peters Kelly Peterson Aaron Petty Matthew Phelps Kristina Pickens Jeffrey Pioske Thomas Plantikow Amy Polikoff Mitchell Puff Danwood Rasmussen Sandra Repasky Thomas Richards Amy Richman Amy Rickert Tanya Ringham Scott Ritter Elizabeth Rivera Lisa Robinson Christopher Roe Arnold Rogalla Geoffrey Rogers Christoph Rose Barry Rothman James Rowan Todd Rozman Robert Rumsch Lori Runyon Philip Sackett Behman Saman-Kermani Craig Sandberg Treshy Schaper 112 Juniors m To be a« his best for the Special Olympic I Games, it is necessary for Dean Voss to I keep himself in excellent shape. Voss tones ? After much time and dedication to training, I Park juniors receive an Olympic sized | reward. The International Special Summer his body by doing daily sit-ups along with other exercises to complete his conditioning. Olympic Games bound students are Laura Green, Dean Voss, Lisa Robinson and Tony Anderson, Four look to special games Let the games begin! And so the 1987 International Special Summer Olympic Games would start. But they wouldn't be quite the same without representatives from Minnesota and even more importantly, St. Louis Park. Of seven thousand special athletes in Minnesota, a delegation of fifty-nine was selected to participate in the Games held in South Bend, Indiana. Fifteen members of that group were Park students, and four of them were juniors: Tony Anderson, Laura Green, Lisa Robinson and Dean Voss. Anderson, Green and Voss competed in soccer and Robinson competed in swimming. Training for something so important took much time and dedication. Anderson commented, We spent approximately twenty hours per week in training. Many of those hours involved calisthenics and running. Students and athletes around the world were also preparing for the Games. The Special Olympics included all fifty states and approximately forty nations. The participants got the chance to improve at their sports through working with coaches and other athletes from around the world. Jack Willhite, Park's Adaptive Physical Education teacher and the Special Olympians' coach, was selected to be the head coach of the International Soccer Team. For these Special Olympians, the summer of 1987 would prove to be an exciting one, one they anticipated for different reasons. I want to meet new people and improve at my sport, stated Green. Whereas Voss said, I am excited to fly, I have never been in a plane before! Stefanie Schebloom Andrew Schectman Donn Schepers Cynthia Scherer FrancieScherling Kristin Schmidt Brenda Schneider Anthony Schuetz lulie Schulte Rachel Schwartz Wendy Schwarzkopf Tricia Sedlacek Kimberly Serfling Kelly Sheehan Stephanie Sigelman Cheri Silverman juniors 113 Brian Silvers Tracy Simmons Robert Simon Michele Skaug Robert Sklenar Craig Skorheim Karen Slatter Craig Smith Daniel Starr Paul Steege Adam Stenberg Ann Stevens Joel Stevens Tonya Stodola Robert Stolz Meg Stoneking Tracy Sundseth Jill Swanson Carla Swartz 8radley Swenson Jennifer Switzer Cindy Ta Alexander Tamarkin Tracey Taylor Patrick Tetron Staci Thayer Linus Thell Becky Thies Tyrone Thomas Jessie Thomas Cheryl Thomas David Thomas AnneTiwari Paul Tonstad Gregory Townsend Jennifer Tralle Chieu Diec Tran Van Thanh Tran Timothy Tranberg Dat Truong Derek Turner Adam Twite Tricia Unger Scott Unze Scott Vandeputte Aaron Velick Robin Vetsch Daniel Vice Dean Voss Keith Vredenburg Stuart Wall Deanna Walter Karen Ward Richard Ward Jodi Weber Joshua Weinstein Juniors Sean Welch Kelli Welsh John Wheeler Kathleen Wigren Christopher Willey Timothy Williams Jennifer Willis Janelle Winters Eric Wittenberg Karla Wood Ann Wrobleski Chris Wuollet Ryusukei Yamada Chua Yang Jennifer Zank Ella Zolotonosov A letting a friend park your car is not always a I wise idea. After doina so, Craig Sandberg finds his car smashed into a fence. Facing the choices of repairing or selling his car he decides to sell it, the cheaper answer to his problem. Bank account ends in crash Crash, boom, bang were the sounds of cars in accidents. In some cases, even minor accidents led to major debts. When someone got into an accident what was their first thought? Surprise and fright were common. I was totally surprised that I got in an accident, said Adam Bennett. I thought my dad was going to shoot me, laughed Matt Hobbs. Everyone agreed an accident was not a fun experience. I even broke my longest fingernail. kidded Kari Buttrey. Luckily, hers was the most serious injury people had experienced. Next on the line for worries was, What are my parents going to say? I knew my parents would understand after they calmed down, said Hobbs. But, while some parents understood, others got upset. I didn't even have to think about what my parents would say, I knew they would be ticked off, commented Bennett. So, one crash led to another. First, the actual ▼ Immediately after her accident, Kari Buttrey (gets her car fixed. She inspects the repairs carefully to be sure she got her money's worth. Since the accident. Buttrey is much more cautious, because she doesn't want to empty her savings account again. 1-------- ■R accident, then facing the parents, and finally the most expensive crash for some people, the insurance payments. My insurance shot upward, plus I had to pay close to a SI 50 fine for 'failure to yield right of way', Bennett sighed. Buttrey's insurance also went up considerably, due to a couple of minor traffic violations before her car accident. Boy, did my debts add up fast! she exclaimed. The damage to cars ranged from $1200-52400. Therefore, being in an accident adds up, and proved how careful one should be to keep driving expenses under control. 'W' 1,5 Juniors Our sophomore class was 427 members strong. There were 211 females and 216 males. The sophomores had many new experiences. There was the excitement of turning sweet sixteen. Many sophomores went through the nervousness of a driver's license test and many earned the responsibility of driving by themselves. Sophomores had many chances to show their talents to the rest of the school. Gretchen Jaeger, Kevan Kosobayashi and Scott Paulin each received a musical scholarship from the Rotary Club for excellence in performance. Joy Aarsvold had the title of co-captain on the Girls' Varsity Soccer Team. A I Determination is evident as Sam Shaw c uts wood to begin his project. Sophomores 5 I What is it? Noemi Greyzdorff and Scott Johnson work in College Prep Biology lab sophomores find biolosy very frustrating, with many concepts and terms to to discover what kinds of organisms are under the microscope. Many remember. But the students said they were glad to have the knowledge. Joy Aarsvold Sara Affias Dawn Akins Beth Alderson Evangeline Alexander Andrea Allen Anthony Anderson Bjorn Anderson Julie Anderson Shelly Anderson Michelle Angier Brad Armstrong Angela Arndt Robert Ash Sean Austad Todd Backdahl Scott Backlund Naomi Badhwa Karin Bagwell Shawn Bakeberg Carrie Barclay Christina Barnum Sophomores 117 Bret Badness Sarah Baskin Julie Bassett Lisa Baumann Dena Behnke Edit Benzaquen Amy Berchem Deborah Berland Bradley Berman Susan Bernstein Tammy Berthiaume Ted Bestler Traci Beugen Derek Beyer Stephanie Bjerk Christopher Blouin nmcii' Revenge... oh how sweet Excitement was in the air. It was the first day of school and the new sophomores were ready for a change. They were no longer the lowest class of the school. There was a new class below them now and they used their new position to their advantage. Having shed the freshman name, it was their turn to pick on the freshmen. It was their turn for revenge. Sophomores were done with being ridiculed, tricked, and teased. Sophomore girls had become tired of getting dirty looks last year, so this year they gave the dirty looks. Revenge seemed to be on the minds of many. I gave freshmen wrong directions to their classrooms, said Amy Durand. But on the other hand, some sophomores had different ideas. Heidi Hanson said, I treated them with as much respect as I would have liked to get. Basically, the sophomores gave the new freshmen a taste of what it had been like for them the year before. I really cut them down to size and embarrassed them, said Jamie Henn. Nancy McBride added, We carried on the tradition of booing at pep-fests. Sports also proved to be an area where picking on the freshmen was common. In football, we kicked them off the bench so we could put our cleats on it, stated Bill Donald. Being called a sophomore rather than a freshman had its advantages. They may not have gotten as much respect as they would have liked, but that would come in time. Sophomores said one of the best things about no longer being the inferior class was calling the freshmen 'freshmen.' I Tons of homework adds to the responsibility that customarily goes with getting older. B. Paul. C). tones. I Petersen. 1 Heather Mac MiUan is only trying to help Chris Richmond with his homework, but that does not stop Randee tang from R. Frakie, T. Heydt, and E. Fredricksen realize this fact in Lon McCatrhy's English c lass. taunting and teasing the freshman. Many sophomores get a feeling of authority by exercising their new-found power. 118 Sophomores 'I vJYte'f £ o i-lVCfe-TD Oo lulic Blumberg Raymond Boggie lason Booth Troy Borgen Donald Bouchier Eric Bowman Alison Brammer Lou Ann Bravinder Jennifer Brehm Angela Brink Brette Bristol Molly Brothers Kari Brown Mai Bryant Rachel Buffington Scott Bukstein Patti Buttrey Morgan Campbell Chris Carlisle Lisa Carlock Linda Casey Noel Casey Charles Chapek Tracy Chermack Jeffy Chong Jodi Christiansen JodeeCluney Kristy Collier Jennifer Cooper Elizabeth Corrigan Christopher Cox Katie Cronquist Mary Cullen Phillip Cummings Sarah Cummings Joseph Cytron Heather Dale Angela Daley Susan Daly Nhu Dang Brian Davis Tony Davis Gerry Delp Lonny Derheim Brian Destache Wendy Dickhausen Kevin Dickinson Timothy Dixon Jennifer Dols William Donald Patrina Dortch Trina Drakeford Jodi Dubish David Dufour Denise Dummer Amy Durand 119 Sophomores Christina Durkop Robert Egan Cindy Eklund Eric Ekstrand Teri Elliott Denise Ellison Jessica Erickson Laura Erickson Liza Etienne Caryn Ettedgui Grant Eull Diomedes Eviota Heidi Finnerud Betsy Fiterman Molly Flanigan Stephen Flanigan Rhonda Flynn Chad Fortun Daniel Fox Eric Frederickson Julie Fredrickson Clayton Frey Craig Frey Darla Friauf Larry Friedman Michael Friesen Gregory Fruetel Jeffery Gaffney Thomas Gale Michael Gears Judith Gelfman Zoe Georgas Daniel Gilbert Chad Gilfillan John Gingrich Michelle Glaus Aaron Gmitro Andrea Goldberg Jessica Goldman Chad Goldstein Danielle Goodman Heidi Goodsen ' Abbott Gould Stephen Griffiths Jeffrey Grose JameyGuille Robert Guilickson Christopher Gullifer Lisa Gunderson Hoang Ha Stephanie Hagberg Mindi Hale Jeffrey Ham James Hammond Anthony Hanson Daniel Hanson Oo MOT Uv fc 1 4 S . LOiXX 'pAeK. BUT C 0 To -School. U� r� 120 Sophomores Ill's worth the trip. Trevor Johnson, a Minnetonka resident either takes a bus or catches a ride to school every morning. 7 Every morning. Judy Gelfman drives the 15 I miles from her home, in Burnsville, to | school in her brother's car. The ride would Johnson prefers the relaxed atmosphere at Park over that of Hopkins Junior High, his former school. not be so bad,” commented Gelfman, if the car did not take so long to heal up in the winter. Out-a-towners choose Park Why would anyone who didn't live in St. Louis Park want to go to Park High School? Several sophomores were able to answer this question. Judy Gelfman, who lived in Burnsville, said that the main reason she chose to go to school at Park was because it fit her life style. Many things in my life revolve around St. Louis Park. My temple and both my dad's and mom's work are nearby. Jared Sumner had a different reason tor choosing Park. Sumner, who lives in Hopkins, said that his decision to choose Park was instinct. Park is just better than Hopkins, Sumner commented. Both Gelfman and Sumner felt that the students at Park were nicer and more friendly than those at other schools. Even though this was Gelfman's first year at St. Louis Park, she said, The people here are not stuck up like some people at other schools. A student who lived on the border line of St. Louis Park and Edina was Missy Smithers. Actually Smithers did not have the final choice of coming to Park, it was her parents'. When I was ready to start kindergarten, my parents were aware that I got along better with kids from Park than with Edina kids. Because of this, her parents decided to send Smithers here. The decisions of students who lived outside of Park to come here were all different. But whatever the reason all three of these students believed they made the right choice. Heidi Hanson Zoe Hanson Timothy Hawkinson Richard Hayano Jennifer Hayden Kart Heggestad Stephen Heise Jamie Henn Joshua Herbst Christine Herdes Marcel Hernandez Tonia Heydt Mark Hilgers Cathy Hill Steven Hilst Aaron Hochstein Sophomores 121 Julie Hoeft David Holland Lafounda Horton Robert Houghton Stephanie Hughes Sarah Hustad Kari Her Scott Ingram Nicole Isenberg Cynthia Iverson Stephen Jacobs Gretchen Jaeger Erika James Jodie James Jason Janis Jared Jarnberg Christoph Joerg Brad Johnson Casey Johnson Christina Johnson Darin Johnson Jason Johnson Jennifer Johnson Karen Johnson Melissa Johnson Scott Johnson Susan Johnson Trevor Johnson Jennifer Johnston Scott Johnston David Jones Ometris Jones Shelly Kanthak Sherry Karter Mari Kasdan Matthew Katz Jedediah Kaufman Terry Kaufman Jeffery Keavy Lynn Keillor Jay Kelley Elizabeth Keuning John Kheylik Sophia Kiheri Marlene Kivens Kathleen Kloster Christopher Koering Kevan Kosobayashi Michelle Kramer Steven Krause Amy Kurvers Christoph Lange Jennifer Larson Stacey Lee Daniel Lerner Janette Leslie BnUtOL .. should any student, or group of students, manifest their membership in (a secret society) in any way, by either actions or by wearing unique clothing or accessories on school ground — we will not hesitate to use the full powers provided by the statutes of Minnesota. Richard L. Wainio Sophomores Jennifer Lindner Josephina Long Candi Looney Samantha Lorcnce James Maddox Cynthia Maidment Michael Majeres Clay Maneval Caroline Manz Timothy Martig Todd Marlineau Jennifer Martinson James Mashek Johnathon Mastel Michael Mayer Nancy McBride _ Amazed, Grechen Sellnow listens to a I description from a fellow '‘scum about the | events that had taken place the night T Sizzle! Christy Herdes is forced by her Big I Sister to squirm around in front of a | crowded lunchroom as part of hell week. before. They are taken somewhere outside of the school and told to do embarrassing things. This adds to the points she needs to accumulate to be accepted in the sorority. Groups create outlaw girls Sororities in high schools were outlawed by the state of Minnesota. Forced underground, they have still survived in St. Louis Park since their beginnings in 1940. As usual, sophomore girls joined them. This is the story of such a girl. In the brisk month of October, Suzy Sophomore's thoughts turned away from biology and toward sororities ... those notorious groups of high school girls that had caused so much havoc in the past. Virtually every unsolved crime” and mysterious occurrence was secretly blamed on those sorority girls.” (Which was precisely why Suzy wanted to join.) Suzy was secretly contacted by a coded message from one of the three sororities at Park. She was being bidded in, but first she had to pass a series of grueling tests that the older sisters had suffered through or creatively thought up. Needing 2500 points to be initiated, Suzy performed humilitating tests of character that most girls couldn't do. She received points by painting nudes in the boy's bathrooms, dumping cheap perfume in the principal's coffee machine, and by riding her motorcycle in the halls. All the while, the school tried to stop Suzy and others like her. The final and most horrifying test for Suzy was Hell Night. It was the last chance to get enough points to join. She wouldn't say what she went through, but in the end, she barely made it. Suzy finally became a full-fledged outlaw. Sophomores 123 5 _ ,✓_____ 4 'J'' €41' 'S 42d Vr4. Scott McCabe Brian McCashin Shannon Meagher Kent Mein Richard Metro Jr. Eric Miller TingMinh Beth Moe Alison Moffat Stefan Mortensen Brian Mueller Torey Myers Pamela Nathe David Nelson Jennifer Nelson Traci Neuman Aims reached through jobs Juggling homework, friends and jobs could be tricky, but wanting cars, clothes and college led some sophomores into finding employment. Some said their time for homework suffered. Greg Fruetel, who worked an average of 24 hours per week at Wendy's felt differently. I le observed, I seem to get my homework in, but working takes away time to spend with my friends.” Randee I ang, Fanny Farmer employee, worked about 10-15 hours per week and commented, When it's not busy, I just do my homework while I'm working.” Tracy Chermack limited her working at the Sheraton Hotel to weekends. This allowed her time to participate in volleyball and softball as well as keeping up with school work. Many had dreams of saving enough money to buy their own car someday. Others looked forward to using theirs for clothing, college or spending money. The dream of someday owning a car kept Jeff Gaffney and Darin Johnson working. Fruetel mentioned he too had dreams of his own car, but, primarily, he was saving for college. Chermack hoped to have extra money for clothes as well as college. Lang mainly wanted day-to-day spending money. Although low paying food service jobs weren't their first choice they were the most available. Johnson worked at the Chicken Kitchen and hoped the pay would increase. Gaffney who had specifically searched for a job in an athletic store, commented that he really enjoyed his work at the Footlocker. Chermack noted that tips really helped add to her base salary. Everyone agreed it was worth the effort to have their ow n spending money. ▲ I Going lo school, being in sports, and working lake up a lot of lime For Jeff Gaffney, working at footlorker has given ■ Volunteering at Methodist Hospital is an I interesting job for I ouann Bravinder. She ■ has many different responsibilities; one is him many new responsibilities Gaffney tries hard to do a good job, so he c an gel off early. working in the gill shop every other Saturday. Other weeks she works in Obstetrics 124 Sophomores 37% of the sophomores had jobs. Over half of them were employed at fast food restaurants. Khanh Nguyen Phuoc Quan Nguyen Tam Anh Nguyen Thu Nguyen Jami Nielsen Andrew Nightengale Cina Ninnemann Andrew Nittler Donald Nold John Nordstrand David Novick Stacie Oberts Cina O'Donnell Anna Olson Heidi Oquist Mitchell Ornstein Tonia Oshoko Greg Ossanna lason Otto Raphael Parrish Robyn Paul Scott Paulin Laura Pearson Ninette Perea David Petersen Jeanne Peterson Jennifer Peterson Jeremy Peterson Michael Peysakhovich Debra Porter Tim Potter Bonnie Prawer Jill Prohofsky Daveanand Ramnarace Christine Ranger Scott Rasmussen Renee Reardon Kathleen Reilly Jenny Rempfer Chris Richmond Christian Ritchie Jacob Rock Michelle Rodgers Kerry Roff Margo Rohrer Anne Rokoski Jill Rosenberg Suzanne Rosenow Harlan Rossman Tammy Rowe Kenneth Ruddle Michael Rudnick lason Runyon Monica Sage Aimee Schaefer Gregory Schaefer Sophomores 125 Nicknames tell a story Being sophomores was not easy. Alter losing their freshman label, they were just faces in the crowd. One way to gain some identity was with nicknames. Titles like Bubba, Mooney,” and Biz” were often heard ec hoing down the hallway. Some acquired their nicknames from their friends. Tom Thurston was known to his friends as Bubbles. Last year the hockey team was coming back from a road trip from St. Cloud and someone mentioned that my head looked like a bubble,” he said. Others got their names from their families. Elizabeth Zimney has been called Biz since she was three. When I was young I used to play in the dirt all the time. My Mom used a Biz Bag to clean my clothes. Everyone started to call me that, and gradually my name was shortened from Biz Bag to Biz,” she explained. Dan Thurston got his nickname from his older brother. My brother used to watch Love Lucy and he liked Lucy's boss, Theodore Mooney. So when my parents brought me home from the hospital and he found out they named me Daniel Theodore, my brother started to call me Mooney and it just stuck. Some sophomores had nicknames that were derived from the sports that they played. During a synchronized swimming practice. Coach Sally Callahan combined Debbie Borland's and Heather Dale's names into Ber-dal. Then Debbie's teammates started to call her that also. Adam Smith was nicknamed Bubba Smith after the Baltimore Colts football player of the same name. Although many sophomores did not give themselves their nicknames, they liked the uniqueness of having their own special name. Ilf pels tan be named after people, why not visa-versa? Tonya I tcydt was ok Icnamed Mouse by her father when she was three 1 Definition of Ber-dal: an award winning sync hroni ed swimming duet made up of Debbie Rerland and I leather Dale The years old. Heydt doesn’t often bring her namesake to sc hoot, but when an extra bit of luc k is needed... Mouse is there! nu kname IS quitker and easier than saying Borland and Dale, and it doesn't sound like vitu'rr stuttering either. said Borland. Mark Schepers Ryer Schermerhorn Jason Schmidt Robert Schneider John Schroeder Robert Schulman Cynthia Schuster james Schuster Jennifer Schwartz Darcy Schwartz Laura Seek Jason Sell Gretchen Sellnow Joanna Seningen Patricia Shamblin Lisa Shaw 126 Sophomores 47% of the sophomore class had nicknames. 47% of these nicknames were derived from their name. Samuel Shaw Tina Sherman Joan Silverberg Jeanne Skaalerud Lisa Sietten Adam Smith David Smith Heather Smith Michelle Smith Tracy Smith Melissa Smithers John Sperrazza Aaron Star Rebecca Starr Danielle Steeber Hans Steege Leslie Stimac Lynn Stimac Tove St. Martin Lisa Stolp Scott Stoltz Bruce Stone Melissa Stuhr Jared Sumner Amy Swedberg Luong Ta Nguyen Tam John Taylor Brett Tenhoff Daniel Thalhuber Thomas Thurston Roll Tollefson Tonia Totman Kelley Tralle Cuong Huy Tran Hoa Diec Tran Hue 8ich Truong LyChhu Ung Y-Kun Ung Jaime Velarde Chad Walesch Dennis Walter Trevor Wannebo Brian Wasserman Jason Wells Stephen White Betsy Wilson Robert Wipson Phillip Wong lames Woods Dia Wynn John Yarwood Richard Youngberg Daniel Zimmer Cheryl Zimmerman Elizabeth Zimney Sophomores 127 We didn't notice that the freshmen were the smallest class, with only 330 students — 159 females and 171 males, because they seemed to be everywhere. They started off their year with the opportunity to attend a dance sponsored by the Thespian Society, in September. Freshmen were able to attend at a reduced price and many of them took advantage of the offer. We saw the freshmen in leadership roles. Adam Ostrow was the president of the International Club, joel Lovrencevic and Dave Schultz earned principal roles in the fall musical Grease as Eugene and Sonny, respectively. I What next? Kyle Card and Reggie Stutzman determine the next step of their science lab. I The library proves to be an excellent resource to Greg Schwartz. t28 Freshmen I Introductory Physical Science allows freshmen to learn many new skills to advance their scientific know-how. George Easter demonstrates how to construct a graph to find the boiling point of a liquid during an experiment in class. Jill Anderson Russel Anderson Lisa Andres Jodell Arndt G. Arseneau Julie Aumann Timothy Barton Jason Bauer Jason Bebler David Bell Robert Beilin Grant Bennett Laurie Berkwitz Tammy Berthe Valerie Beugen Kimberly Bjerke Nicole Bloom Barbara Blumberg Dylan Bonander Terry Boss Nicole Bottolene Dawn Bresser Naomi Charles Freshmen 129 tme t Chris Brink Christopher 8rorsen Michael Brothers Steven Brown Jennifer Bruber Julie Buffalohead Matthew Burk Chris Burnham Marjorie Butts Rachel Byers Duncan Campbell Kyle Card Kent Carlotto Kristine Cheney Dae Won Choe Craig Christensen Shane Christensen Amy Christopherson Kirsten Clark Allison Cole Molly Conway David Coombs Derek Cooper Rodney Cooper J. Michael Covell Dennis Cruikshank Nicole Cushman Dai Danh Josh Dansinger Michelle Davidman Steven Dean Jeffrey Delp Deborah Desarmeaux Barry Dodd Karrie Dodd Kari Dominise Gary Duda Scott Eckers Dorian Eder Sharia Elgin Carrie Emme Cynthia Erickson Erin Erickson Vonna Ernst Stacy Ertel Nicole Esget Ingrid Etienne Chad Evers Kevin Falness Tasha Faus Tanya Feldberg Robert Fields Marne Fischer Louis Fogel Leah Fossum Jennifer Frank QviAJtfiL Only two percent of the freshmen guys made the girl pay on the first date. The favorite place to go on a date was to the movies. The worst dating experience of any freshmen was a blind date. Freshmen Ann Freedman Sarah Freeman Elisa Friedman Penny Frisch Elizabeth Canser Rita Gerhardson Scott Glidden Wendy Goldman Lee Goldstrand Irene Shmorgoner Barbara Gordon Stephen Cose Andrea Grendahl Noemi Greyzdorff JillGroinus Paul Grudt Knollwood Mall has always been a famous to go window shopping together. As they meeting place for underclassmen. Brad stop at Kinney Shoes, Meyer points out a Meyer and Rachel Mechler meet at the mall pair of boots Mechler should buy. Can't get far without a car How are we going to get to the movies? Walk?” Well, there is no way my parents are driving. That would be too embarrassing. This was a typical situation when ninth graders decided to date. They didn't drive yet and had to find alternative ways to go out. Brad Meyer's solution to this problem was to meet his girlfriend at the desired place, whether that meant at the movies or at home. Another popular way to get around the driving problem was to see each other after school. Many students had extracurricular activities together while others just hung-out until their activity busses arrived. As Molly Conway put it, One of the reasons cheerleading is so enjoyable is because there are many good-looking guys involved in it. One more popular option, although not a well-liked option, was to refrain from dating for a while. Sean Robb said, Right now I don't date, but when I get my license, watch out! Some students happened to live within walking distance of each other. This made it very convenient to see each other. As for the students who did not live near each other, most of them agreed that one year wouldn't be that long of a wait. Whichever way the students decided to date, transportation was definitely a problem. All students seemed to agree that parents should not play a part in the dating scene. As jay Rosenberg said, I would rather not date at all, than have my parents drive my date and me around! Freshmen 131 Jonathan Gullickson Mark Gullifer Brenda Gustafson Adam Gysland Hilary Haeg Martin Hammer Alicia Hammond Thomas Hartman Bryan Hawkinson Doug Hayden Shawn Hedalen Rachel Henriksen Jennifer Heuer Brian Hile Jessica Hodroff Nicole Hon I Rumors don't hold water You’re going to hate the food. All the upperclassmen will pick on you. Many freshmen had heard rumors such as these when they inquired about what to expect of high school. They were confused, but finally, arriving at high school, they got the chance to discover for themselves whether or not those rumors were true. Steve Schneider had been told that it was easy to get lost in the circle for hours. That wasn't true at all, said Schneider. I didn't get lost once, not even on the first day! jenny Rickard was another who had heard the high school was easy to get lost in, but she also managed to find her way around with no difficulty. All the people at Park High are druggies. Dori Eder was expecting to find nothing but punkers, head-bangers and nerds, but she discovered otherwise, stating that, I found everyone to be pretty normal. Many other freshmen had been told all upperclassmen were mean and would give them a bad time. Luckily, those same freshmen were pleasantly surprised when they found the opposite to be true. I hope you like green hamburgers! The high school food was rumored to be poor lasting. Frik Rubenis was one who had heard this rumor but said. The rumor was true to an extent but the food wasn't all bad. Rumors made many freshmen nervous about going to high school. As a result of rumors, they had drawn many conclusions only to find little truth in what they had been told. It was then up to them to form their own o| inions. I I heard that all upperclassmen were mean and w ould give us a hard lime, but it’s no! true!'' This statement bv Nicole Bloom. Y Soup's on! Molly Conway and Cindv I Erickson, like most Ireshmen. had heard I both good and bad rumors about high right, was proven throughout the summer and school year by people like lynnal Hawkinson, senior. sc hoot food While Erickson prefers to bring •'safe food from home. Conway doesn't mind the hot lunc h 132 Freshmen The most common rumor, (by a margin of 50%), circulating through the class of 1990 about high school was that freshmen would all get taped. Brian Hubbell Kristin Huestis Krista Irwin Molly Jackson Kathryn Jacobs Jodi Jaeger Andrew Johnson Cindy Johnson Sara Johnson Pamela Johnston Krista Jorgensen Jacob Kamenir Matthew Kamp Karmen Kelley Nikki Kelley Timothy Keuning Amy Kirmsse Ian Klink Daniel Knudsen Thomas Knudson Troy Knudson Jeanne Koepcke Lori Koller Margaret Krause Bryan Kravitz Charles Krogh Heidi Krueger Lisa Krupp Joshua Langen Melissa Langer Patrick Larson Jina Lebakken PaulLedeboer Guy Leeder Kathleen Lefty Amy Lessman Giles Lewey Brian Lindberg Alexander Lindblad Alan Long Maren Longfellow Joel Lovrencevic Heather Macmillan Patrick Magras Chad Manbeck Stephanie Marshall Chad Martinson Mitchel Mason Amy Matthew Jennifer Matuska Caroline Maughan Anna May Dawn McDonald Amy McElderry Thomas Mclnerney Robert McKinley Freshmen 133 No problems with no pass It was 9:15 in the morning when a group of freshmen walked out the school doors. No, they didn't have passes but they weren't going to get in trouble. It was their open hour and because of Park's open campus they could leave. The majority of the freshmen preferred having this system compared to the junior high's closed campus. One student who thought so was Michelle Davidman who said, In the junior high you couldn't even leave school grounds, but now you have the freedom to make your own decisions. Open campus enabled freshmen to eat lunch somewhere else besides the cafeteria. Doug Hayden explained, I usually go eat at McDonald's oral Beek's Pizza. Even though it would have been very easy for students to take advantage of the freedom of open campus, many of the freshmen tried to use their time constructively. I usually do my homework in the first part of the hour, then go eat lunch after, commented Louis Fogel. Since many students could use their time wisely, open campus was kept, which made Park different from other schools. Lisa Andres stated, I feel more trusted by the staff than I would at a school with closed campus because they give us the freedom to choose what is best to do for ourselves during our open hour. If we don't get our homework done, we will suffer the consequences. With all of the new responsibilities for freshmen, open campus was believed to be one they felt they were old enough to handle. I Wo deserve a break today! lisa Zimmerman and Sarah Freeman find tnat open campus allows them to take time out of a hectic day 1 Although open campus gives students a lot of freedom, I anita Rel cr and Nikki Kelley found that the most peaceful place for and retreat to Me Donald's during their open hour. The casual atmosphere is perfect to catch up on the latest gossip. thpm to concentrate on their homework was sitting down at their lockers where they wouldn't be disturbed. Rachel Mechler Santos Medina Bradley Meyer Lisa Midstokke Sarah Miller Aaron Minor Jason Mock Martha Moffet Andrea Moldo Karla Morales Cynthia Morris Marc Mortensen Barbara Motzko Deborah Murray Dean Muschamp Jonathan Muscoplat 134 Freshmen Chad Nelson Amy Ness Toan Van Nguyen Liem Quoc Nguyen Christine Nordine Deborah Norton Sean Oberts Kelly Okronglis Patrick Olsen Jeffrey Olson Scott Olson Lisa Ossanna Adam Ostrow Scott Otto Jason Ottum Scott Palstein Heather Panser Jason Paulnock Kevin Paulson Jennifer Peacock Daniel Pecoraro Romy Percansky Penina Permuth Heidi Peterson Tanya Peterson Traci Peterson Jonathan Petron Soyphet Bic Phomsamouth Leah Pickens Charles Plain Jefferey Poorman Jeremy Rapp Robert Rasmussen John Ratajek Matthew Raviv Pamela Redepenning Karl Rehpohl Rochelle Reinitz Lanita Retzer Jennifer Rice Jennifer Rickard Jason Ritter Scan Robb Steven Robey Michael Robinson Amy Rockneberg Christopher Roehl Charles Rogers Edward Rogers Jay Rosenberg Kim Rosenberg Erik Rubenis Lisa Rutledge Michael Saltsman Jason Sandberg Keri Schaub Freshmen 135 Stephanie Schiefert Adam Schloner Amy Schmidtbauer Joshua Schmitz Steven Schneider Marc Schoning Lisa Schuetz Chantal Schug David Schultz Greg Schwartz Jonathan Schwartz Christa Seek Brenda Sheire Anthony Shidla Andrea Simon Eric Skeie Lisa Skelton James Smith Karen Smith Stephanie Smith Matthew Snell Bruce Soman Paul Sperrazza Joy Stanley Paul Stenseth Jessica Stevens Dawn Stewart Tonja StMartin Peter Stolz Thomas Stone Heather Strong Reginald Stutzman Michael Sutton Jennifer Swenson Julie Swenson Gerald Tanguay Mark Teachworth Theresa Thell Michael Tils Lome Tobeck Sara Tobin Keegan Tock Gregory Tomasko Christopher Tosto Christopher Townsend Gina Trumble Ellen Tschida Joanne Tschida Magda Vaiman Timothy Vandenberg Tara Vansant Jennifer Vanyo Michael Vaynshteyn Patrick Voss Adam Walker Bryan Wall 136 Freshmen 7 Lending a helping hand, Craig Dominise hallways. What the students later discover, I gives Everett Melvin's Civics class some however, is that Dominise used a map of 1 assistance in finding their way through the the Brainerd Community College Orientation: lost' cause I was in the wrong class for three days.” confessed Krista Jorgensen. When I got called down to the office for skipping class, I realized I was supposed to be two doors down.” Jorgensen's experience, getting lost in school, was not uncommon to freshmen. One freshman was Laurie Berkwitz, who had an adventure of her own during the first week of school. I didn't know how to get out of the circle,” she admitted. Thus she had trouble rinding her math class. Eventually the freshmen became experts at orientating themselves around the building. Although they all knew the short cuts (such as going through the outdoor hall to get from gym to science) some of them took fairly long routes to get to their classes before their expertise set in. Berkwitz ultimately found her math class by walking around the circle twice, going out the wrong hall, and then taking two more hallways to get there. To prevent just such foul-ups, four days before the first day of school, an orientation session had been held for freshmen and other new students to familiarize them with their schedules and the school. Still not certain of her new surroundings, Jorgensen took a route to one of her classes that could have been endless. I was looking for a room that wasn't there,” she giggled. She followed the circle around and around looking for room 269. Where was it? She finally discovered it on her schedule as 259. With a strong hint of accusation she said, Orientation screwed me up!” Michael Ward julianne Waska jennifer Weinberg Brian Westrum Anthony Wickner Erica Willey Paul Williams Brenda Wood David Woolhouse Phillip Wong Jeanne Wren Chad Wuollet Heather Wynn Jeremy Ylvisaker lisa Ziegelman Lisa Zimmerman Freshmen 137 loyal to you. Park High; We're Orange and Black, Park High; We'll back you to stand 'Gainst the best in the land; For we know you've got sand. Park High; Rah! Rah! So crack up that ball. Park High; We're backing you all. Park High; Our team is our fame protector; Onward, for we expect a O-R-I-O-L-E-S Victory from you. Park High. Add one camper. Jackie Wurstor, I qualllied to make it through a day | oi school with no sleep. 1 v®n thosn tu 138 People Feature We're the people of the school, that we think is so cool; We're the people of that great Park High! From sad times to bad times; We'll always have glad times; Cause we know we're the pride of Park High! The freshmen sure are neat! The sophomores Can't be beat! The juniors Don't regret! The seniors never forget Park High! We've got spirit and style cause we're I’ 'Combining all the elements of our Even with such diverse people, school. Bill Donald keeps track of everyone blends to form ambiance tho mant different varieties of at Park. Parkites. We re Park 139 We had the opportunity to choose from over 200 different courses. Through school and these classes, we were exposed to a wide variety of faculty members. There were 87 of them, 30 female and 57 male. The average number of years of their teaching experience was 22 years. The average number of years at Park was 17 years. Robert Laney, Administrative Intern, in his first year here, was one of our newest faculty members. Richard Wainio, principal, Lyle Hanks, Administrative Aide and Sally Callahan, gym teacher, had some of the longest reigns over Park students, with 31 years each. Sixty-three of our faculty members possessed Master's degrees. Six of them had PhD's. I Doc Anderson, who has been coerced into chaperoning another dance, is comforted by Mike Hughes. I Anna Motzko discusses grades with a parent during conferences. 140 Academics Division I Chris Tosto receives some help in Civics from Art Cahill. They are forward to the driver1 s ed. part of Civics during the fourth quarter, like discussing the latest unit about American government. Tosto is looking many other freshmen. Academics Division 141 Ron Allen Marjorie Bingham Wes Bodin Marion Bohnsack - Nhu Dang and Blong Xiong listen intently to United States. Bohnsack makes it easier for her I Marion Bohnsack. Xiong enjoys the class because students by speaking slower and more clearly,' | he learns where different places are located in the claims Dang. Richard Koch Everett Melvin Social Studies for New Americans was a for students with limited English proficiency which was based on American area studies. It was tough for teachers in regular social studies classes to give these students the attention they needed. In this class the students were able to get the extra help they deserved.” _Marjon Bohnsack 142 Social Studies The major themes covered in the class were U.S. government functions, history, and geography. Also covered were study skills, and newspaper reading skills. Nhu Dang, sophomore, who came to the United States three years ago from Vietnam liked this social studies class because the teacher talked slowly and I could understand her. Blong Xiong, junior, who came from Laos two years ago commented that is was easier to learn in this class because the teacher was able to explain things to him more. Even with the extra help of reducing the language barrier. Social Studies for New Americans proved to be a challenging course. Xiong said, This class was a lot of hard work and we had to push ourselves. Bohnsack also agreed with this. She stated, Students were aware of the fact that they needed English and study skills to succeed in the United States. Because of this they were expected to do their best. Can you imagine going to a different country, where you spoke a little or none of the language, and trying to take a high school class? Because of the language 13rrier, students from foreign countries v eren’t given a fair chance when they v ere placed in a regular class. For this r ason, the Social Studies Department i troduced a new class this year called 5 xial Studies for New Americans. The class, taught by Marion Bohnsack, c insisted of 24 students whose families f id emigrated mainly from Southeast Asia. ' There are more students who could have t ?en in this class, but there wasn't a lymore room, said Bohnsack. The class had three main goals. The first v as to provide students with a social sudies alternative, removing them from tl e language barriers of other classes. The second goal was to teach the students a out their new country, and the third was t give them a greater English capability. Closing the language gap Lee Smith Ed Sorebo Fred Swenson A Using the blackboard as an aid for teaching I different climates is one way Marion Bohnsack makes her lessons clear to her students. 1 ‘ Taking notes is often quite a task, but when it Hue Thach. Thach comments, It is always I comes to learning about their new country it interesting to learn about how this country works I becomes more fascinating to Thu Nguyen and and how I can learn skills to succeed in it. Social Studies 143 I While Doris Johnson looks on, guest speaker Joyce Schneider, an expert on physics at Honeywell, shows students some gyroscopes and their uses. I Jason Wells discusses what type of motor is to be used in the proposed robot with Robert Samuelson, a developer engineer at Honeywell. Samuelson comes every Tuesday to work on the project with interested students. This is one of tht projects funded by Johnson's grant. Ray Brozovich Ceorge Easter Learning by experiment 144 Doris Johnson Lavern Nornes John Podolinsky Scott Reinertson Science Have you ever heard of a spectrophotometer? If not, that means you probably didn't visit the new science resource laboratory. Doris Johnson, College Prep Chemistry teacher, requested the lab when she was named as Minnesota's 1985 recipient of the Presidential Award for excellence in science teaching. She used the $5000 award which she received from the National Science Foundation to develop the lab. In addition to the award money won by Johnson, Honeywell Corporation contributed $ 10,000 for equipping the lab. The company wanted it to be available for students who were interested in doing outside lab activities. Honeywell gave more than just money to the project. They also sent at least one engineer every two weeks to give a lecture for students who were interested. Building a robot was one project in the new lab. The robot was being made from separate component parts by students who had either an electrical or a computer background. They wanted the robot to b«-used for practical uses. Various experts from outside the school were brought in � o help students. Johnson felt that it was one of the most difficult projects since none cf the students working on it had ever built one before. Johnson said, The main reason for the lab was to give students the chance to work outside of class. In order to make the lab available to students at any time, because of various open hours of each student, teachers were assigned to help them at any time during the day. Johnson felt that it was very important for students to have the chance to condu :t experiments that interested them rather than just watching demonstrations by their teachers. Many more materials are available in the new lab than in regular classrooms which gave students more opportunities to conduct experiments on projects that interested them the most, commented Johnson. I feel the lab is an excellent opportunity for students who want to do extended work. I'm very excited that the students have the opportunity to work with engineers from fields that they're interested in going into. The outsiders that come in from Honeywell tie science into the real world for each student. — Doris Johnson Peter Ringsrud Randal Russetl ’ Jim Javinsky works most of his open hours and afterschool in the new science I lab. He is working on a weather indicator for the school. Javinsky claims he I enjoys building the weather indicator and, through the grant from the !;overnment, the school pays for it all. I learn a lot in there about engineering, t'sa very hard task, claims Javinsky, in fact, much harder than most people realize. Science 145 Creating in 3-dimension I Eric Kraska skillfully begins to center his clay on the wheel. Kraska is in the process of creating a wheel thrown teapot. We had to picture what we wanted to do in our minds. It wasn't like normal art classes where we could draw our ideas on paper. We made it, not drew it, commented Toby Boyum, Junior. James Gulstrand's sculpture and pottery class was more challenging then most students expected. Students were surprised to find out how difficult working with clay could be. For me, wheel thrown pottery was the hardest, Jenny Nelson, sophomore recalled, I had to make something while the wheel was spinning fast. Gulstrand remarked, It just depended on the student's ability. Some units were hard for students while easier for other students. The students thought this class was easy, because there was no homework and no tests. All their work was done during class. The class included such units as jewelry casting, ceramic sculpture, wheel thrown pottery and hand built pottery. Each unit lasted four and a half weeks. As well as working with clay, the classe also saw films and listened to lectures about pottery. They were graded on their creativity. They had to make something within the limitations given to them. The main restriction was: having to complete their; r work during the time given to them. By the end of the semester the student had learned a few basic techniques on ho to work with clay and metal casting such, s shaping, molding, glazing, and decorating their projects. I enjoyed seeing my finished products We were allowed to make whatever we wanted with a few exceptions, commented Robert Zak, Senior. Students were able to use their imagination in constructing their projects into three dimensional shapes. I Dave Eidem is carefully glazing the mouth of his including havinc the head be i of lifesize and ceramic skull. Eidem has many requirements for having it be hollow for ease of work and using this sculpture. Some of these requirements sketches for reference. 146 Art i Working steadily and precisely Robert Zak, a second year pottery student, I designs one of tne many items he will create in pottery class. Zak is delicately 1 forming the shape of his clay pot, on the pottery kick wheel. This takes a great deal of concentration and imagination. After he has shaped the pot he can then make many different designs and shapes. The following day, Zak will bisque fire the piece before glazing it. There's a certain closeness to the earth when working with clay. And something we all love to do! It smells good and feels good. Even in our advanced society, S pottery and sculpture techniques today have not changed all that much. Clay is still worked by hand just as the ancient Roman potter or sculptor did it. — |im Gulstrand Art — |im Gulstrand I While slaying with his host family, the Terrells, Li demonstrates the Preparation of an ethnic meal. —. During his trip to Washington D.C. he visits many famous landmarks, like Mount Vernon. —. Li tries the infamous school food while eating with students. J Besides traveling to other schools and speaking to classes, Li spends one hour each day in the ESL room where he works with students such as Boualay Kounlabout. 1 — Being interviewed. Li stresses that he is impressed with the use of video equipment at Park. This is one major difference between schools in China and the U.S. Unlike Park, students live at the high school in China where he teaches. Before breakfast, an hour must be spent reading. Pupils have all of their subjects in one classroom, much like our elementary schools. It's been a golden time staying here. After this, I can serve the Chinese educational cause much better. Name: Teacher Li Min Hometown: Yencheng, China Mission at Park: Part of the International Exchange program to learn about America and teach about China. Favorite American foods: Fried chicken, hamburgers. Recent travels in U.S.: Washington, D.C. Favorite way to improve English: Watching T.V. Thoughts on Minnesota weather: It's much colder here than where I live in China, but conditions, like heating, are good, so I don't worry about it. Favorite American subjects: American History, Civics and Sociology 148 Teacher Feature ▼ Dealing with a television series provides not only perfect an upcoming episode of Pjrkwjys I real life problems, but also a sense of satisfaction. provides Jason lynum with the challenge he finds | Working on the special effects generator to necessary to make life a little more meaningful. Real life on Why are we learning this?” or How will this help me in the future? Teachers v.ere often challenged by students' q testions such as these. Carolyn Charles, h ad of the Media Department, answered tl ese questions by allowing her students to v rk on St. Louis Park's own Channel 22. 5 jdents produced real shows and solved r al television related problems. The Media Department's main projects are Parkways, an informational series lich dealt with issues faced by Park s jdents; and the video yearbook a video . count of the school year. Also taped by ! ? department were school plays, c ncerts, pepfests, and sporting events, although we basically only covered areas ? have in the past, we found that the year d its own unique challenge, stated larles. Media gave students an alternative to s !f-expression through writing by offering ■ neans of expression through video, ccording to Charles, students were also video tape offered the chance to do something different from most classes. They were given the opportunity to work with the camera, develop their poise and their speaking skills. Leslie Kiheri, junior, student aide to the department, commented, Carolyn left many of the decisions concerning my projects up to me, which forced me to come up with my own ideas and be more creative. Kiheri along with the other student aides, Darren Charloff and Robb Richter, seniors, helped Charles by producing whole shows and working on big projects. Richter was chosen as the first official editor of the video yearbook, while Charloff produced Cross Country Highlights, which was shown at the cross country team's banquet as well as on Channel 22. Jason Lynum, junior student aide to the Media Productions class taught by Charles, summed it up as a challenging and exciting way to learn about television and gain a sense of responsibility. Carolyn Charles Mrdiji 149 Jean Allen Kathy Carruth Pat Swanson NOT ANOTHER EXAM!! 8arry Segal finishes an I important English test before taking a break and | going for his lunch. Dennis Walter hadn't even considered going out for the football team before Rollie Hanks, coach, suggested to him that because of his size, Walter would be a good player. Playing football gave Walter a chance to meet new people as well as learn more about team sports. I played because my friends and the coach wanted me to and only intended to have fun, stated Walter. Make up work can be very confusing if you have open hour to help Lome Tobeck get caught up on hi I been gone for a few days and no one is there to assignments, especially math. Tobeck thanks Wilcox | help you. Gordon Wilcox takes time out during his tor taking the time with him. 150 Hearing Impaired ▼ Being deaf in a hearing world has given Dennis I Walter some problems, but that does not stop him from doing what a hearing person can. Walter likes to work on the computer during his spare time. Playing games can be fun, but doing unfinished homework provides skills for the future. Y Peggy Timm and Elizabeth Boyd are interpreters. I Their jobs are signing and helping deaf students | get a better understanding of subjects. Activities add challenge Extra-curricular activities added pressure to a student's already busy schedule. Getting homework done on time and maintaining its quality was sometimes an ir possible task for some students. Hearing ir. paired students proved that they could n t only overcome the challenge of a ending a school of mostly hearing $■ idents, but also participate in activities c tside of the regular school day. Some of t: � se activities included the football team, s :cer team, and various jobs. The hearing impaired students faced si ne problems that hearing students d. In't usually have to deal with. Dennis V liter, sophomore member of the football t m, stated, Sometimes I didn't u derstand the directions the coach gave n Another problem was the inability of f low teammates to communicate with tl 2 hearing impaired student. Lynn Yantes, tf icher to the hearing impaired, felt that a s ise of unity was lost because of this. Despite the drawbacks, extra-curricular activities provided students with situations which couldn't have been experienced in the classroom. For some of the students extra-curricular activities were one of the few opportunities they had to interact with the hearing students of the school. Yantes commented, The students' involvement in activities outside the classroom improved their self-concept and feeling of pride. Jobs held by the students also provided them with these benefits. According to Kathy Carruth, work experience coordinator for the students, approximately seven students worked. Their jobs were mainly at fast food restaurants where they could follow a routine. The St. Louis Park school district provided an interpreter for the students' period of training and any additional staff meetings where communication was imperative. Carruth added, Jobs gave the students a chance to meet and relate to hearing people of all ages. Gordon Wilcox Lynn Yantes Hearing Impaired 151 I Money Matters proves to be a helpful class for Laura Ferrell. She is learning how to find the best values for her money. 3 8efore the unit test in Money Matters, Joel I Swanson studies. The test will be on the different | types and prices of car insurance. I have finally decided which policy to buy thanks to the class,” commented Swanson. The only problem the class didn't help him with was how to get the money. Debbie Bauer Sally Kemp Learn how to fight back Have you ever bought a gold bracelet that wasn't real gold? Have you ever been taken advantage of while buying something? This year students could learn to fight back by taking a course called Money Matters, a class that is offered every other year in the Home Economics department. The main objective of Money Matters was to answer the question of how to get more for your money. The class helped teach students how to spend money wisely in their everyday lives. Topics such as clothing, food, insurance, medication and transportation were covered. The way the topics were taught was the best thing about the class, commented Aaron Galinson, junior. For example, when learning about foods, the class had a tastetesting party which the students really enjoyed. Most of the units were taught by showing the students alternative items or comparing two similar items. Most students seemed to enjoy the class and made use of the information they were taught. As Joel Swanson, senior, said I now think twice before I buy almost anything. I say to myself, am I getting ripped off? Is there another brand for less money? Can I return it? The students were able to relate the topics to their everyday lives. I was planning on buying a car but didn't know how to go about it. The class taught all about the prices of cars as well i s insurance. I wound up buying a car and ft t I got a good deal, said David Eidem, senior. Debra Bauer, the teacher of Money Matters, felt the class was definitely worth teaching. It's important for students to learn how to spend money wisely, and as long as there is an adequate enrollment fc r the class, I will continue to teach it. So if you decide you would like to fight back and stop getting ripped off, this class should be a serious consideration. 152 Home Economics I felt Money Matters was a very valuable course. We did a unit on how to finance college. I learned a lot from this unit because I was unsure about how to go about it. After the course, I was able to use my knowledge and try to get scholarships. — Loydene Jaeckels f Christina Durkop and Debra Bauer go over the fundamentals of applying for a loan and the interest rates and credit that are involved in the process. These skills will be useful to Dorkop in many real life situations such as buying a car.Bauer spends one hour at the high school each day to teach Money Matters, a class designed to increase students' consumer awareness. Learning to fill out applications is part of the content. Home Economics 153 fo 2. ( emsKnuf oJ vs VJEEKENQS ■ 4“i S-COAM. Jal'Wtlf5' 11“ Ya know is he fer real? did outside of school. Echowan Often students were heard in staffers found out what the the hallways gossiping about real St. Louis Park faculty certain teachers, what their was like in a Staff Profile taken classes were like or what they in December. FAVORrm Cj0iO£. 154 Teacher Double Feature lObr, VO� VlirteK -Ho f£ oesiKEO ( A ALTeeM vTF PKoRSSIOKl CLOTHES 2 6 kA i Echowan knows the questions popping into your heads about what the faculty was like a decade ago. Those questions are answered! An earlier poll was taken 10 years ago and there have been some changes. Ten years ago, teachers said... Average time for getting up on weekends: 7:00 A.M. Vacation spots: Alaska, Hawaii, and Florida Favorite movie: Sound of Music Favorite sport: basketball Most common bad habit: smoking and overeating Most popular car: Ford Saturday nights in high school: Parties Most popular toothpaste: AIM Most desired alternate profession: la _______________•____________ Teacher Style 155 Y Patience, practice, and more practice are what it I lakes to survive ballroom dancing, as Josh Herbst I and Jenny Johnson discover when they try a waltz ? Phil Cummings. Michelle Rodgers, Don NokJ and 1 Rick Youngberg enjoy a game of water polo, one | of the few aquatic aclivities left in phys. ed. Others, like synchronized swimming, have been weeded out over the past years due to dec lining enrollment, commented gym teacher Sally Callahan. Sally Callahan Charles Peggy Sorenson Pfannenstein Fewer, changing choices No more team handball! Students were finding elective and required physical education classes much more limited. Changes were made in offerings due to decreased student population. The variety of classes previously offered was cut since fewer students were electing to take physical education classes as an option. Both required and elective classes had to decrease their options. Sally Callahan, gym teacher, noted that in the required ninth and tenth grade offerings, ninth graders tended to prefer team sports activities. On the other hand, tenth graders leaned towards individual types of recreation with archery being a very popular choice. Since fewer options were available in the required classes, an effort was made to retain the most popular ones. Charles Pfannenstein, gym teacher, said individual lifetime sports were popular and so a new unit on cycling was added to their choices. Peggy Sorenson, another gym teacher, said, I'm surprised more kids didn't come out for the elective gym classes because it would be such a good way to release energy after long hours of study. Callahan commented, I felt that fewer students register for the elective classes due to greater demands for specific courses required for college entrance. The changes in requirements for a foreign language for example. Students likewise felt the pressure of needing to allocate time for academics even though they would have enjoyed some of the Phys. Ed. offerings. Many of those who participated in after school sports felt they needed to concentrate on other subject areas since they had a chance for physical activity in day-to-day practices. Some students however felt the need for a break in the day. Tom Gale, sophomore, said, I looked forward all day to my seventh hour gym class. I really needed to get away from just sitting in a classroom. 156 Phys-ed 'Facts of Life “I felt that students really needed to be more accurately educated about human sexuality and associated issues, said Augie Schmidt, health teacher. Opinions such as this prompted •xpansion of the school's curriculum on ex education. Previously this unit had een taught in two weeks, but in order to .ccommodate the additional course work he unit was increased to a five week jeriod. Included in the new unit was more ?xtensive study dealing with venereal liseases and AIDS. Schmidt stated that much time was spent ■iving information and answering juestions about AIDS because students cnew so little about the disease. Gordon Veihrauch, another health teacher, said, 'The subjects of AIDS and VD needed to )e addressed more thoroughly than in the )ast considering increased frequency of eported cases and fear associated with not enough information. Consciousness of groups affected as well as extremely high ' updated costs of hospitalization for the diseases were addressed. Other areas in the curriculum covered more thoroughly included: understanding methods of family planning, female and male sexuality, abortion and reproduction. Weihrauch stated that today's students want to be better informed in order to better deal with issues facing them in society today. So much attention by the media is given to these issues, the students had to have a forum in which to ask questions directly to someone who would attempt to give them an answer. It was important to sort out the myths and misconceptions. Students expressed agreement for the need for as much information as they could get. Most questions dealt with preventative measures for both AIDS and VD. As one sophomore expressed, Dealing with these subjects was not so much a moral issue any longer as one of life and death. During health class. Brad Armstrong reads about the human reproduction system. In this course, students not only learn the functions of the body, but also contraceptive methods and family planning. Knowledge of the topic will hopefully provide them with a better understanding of themselves. Augie Schmidt Cordon Weihrauch Health IS7 Barbara Cooper Margaret Dolan Wendy Gallo William Anna Motzko Kulawske Audrey Pamela Spencer Quanrud Plans for a 'Bon Voyage' If you wanted to take a trip to a foreign country, there were many opportunities available for students who were studying French, German, or Spanish. Anna Motzko, French teacher, planned one of these trips for the summer of 1987, the eighth school sponsored since 1976. Motzko prepared the students by having monthly meetings. She talked to them about French culture and expressions that would be useful to the students in France. She also gave them advice on what to pack, since they would only be allowed to bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. They were also told to bring travelers checks instead of cash and birth certificates; Motzko explained how to acquire a passport. Because of the high cost of the trip, Motzko sponsored a fundraiser. The students sold jewelry and Fanny Farmer candy during the holiday season. The money they earned helped to lower the expenses of the trip. Even though the students had been taking French classes for years, they realized they would still be facing a language barrier. Motzko felt the students were ready for the challenge. It will give them the chance to really apply all the things they have been learning in class. Besides developing their language skills, the students hoped to learn more about French culture and to be able to study French art and history firsthand. Molly Blackmore, junior, said, I have always wanted to go to France and I feel I am ready after four years of taking French classes. After months of preparing for the trip, the fifteen French students that signed up hoped that unlike last year's trip that was cancelled because of the threat of terrorism, this one would be more than just a dream. They crossed their fingers and hoped that it would soon become a reality. I Anna Motzko answers questions from some of the Stacy Thayer, and Jenni Batteen glance at the group she is taking to France. Lisa Woods has travel brochure one last time. Students sell jewelry Motzko recheck her passport as Molly Blackmore, during the year to help meet the cost of the trip. 158 Foreign language One of the numerous tasks of ESL student aides is helping other students, like Thu Nguyen, make the I to help students on an individual basis. Sang Tran transition. School can be difficult, especially if the | conquered the language barrier and enjoys language used is greek to you. Learning to Most teachers had a difficult time communicating with their students, but at least they spoke the same language. Debbie Ranney, English as a Second anguage (ESL) teacher did not have that tdvantage. Her students' native countries anged from Israel to Japan, making ommunication quite difficult. Ranney taught two beginning, two ntermediate, and one advanced class, hose who didn't know any English were laced in the beginning class, where they vere taught basic language skills. 'Students improved their listening, peaking, reading, and writing abilities in lass, said Ranney. This helped prepare hem for their mainstream classes. After arriving in the United States, the SL students were in the midst of two ultures. At home they were a part of one ulture, and at school part of the American ulture. They had to deal with pressure rom their parents to do well in school, and hey put pressure on themselves to be accepted by American kids. understand Ranney saw as many as 75 students a day. Many of those were mainstreamed into classes such as mathematics and physical education. She also taught students who were bussed over from the Junior High School, until a new teacher was hired. Since Ranney did not speak all the languages, she had former ESL students and those in the advanced class help her communicate. They had to make friends with the new students first, and then they concentrated on teaching English skills. The ESL students also had their own counselor, Belen Andrada, who dealt with any individual problems they had. Aside from just teaching, Ranney helped students to adjust to their new homes. It was the first winter and snow for most. One girl had never worn shoes before, and a boy refused to wear a coat, saying he was not cold. Ranney spent time outside of class driving her students to the doctor or to apply for their green card for the right to work in America. Y ESL teacher,Debbie Ranney,helps Ting Mihn jocate I some confusing words in the dictionary. Individual I help is available due to small class size. Debbie Ranney J As Myron Hesse, Core fO teacher, corrects a I student's serious paper, he finds unintended | humor in it instead. y Pete Peterson, World Authors and Freshman Core I teacher, regrets showing some students a pose for | his drama unit. The students, imitating what happens to freshmen, took the opportunity to tape his hands behind his back and left him stranded in his own classroom. Kids win 'Pullet Suprise' And finally, drugs should not be made legal because they would only increase the unemployment problem. People like parole officers and prison guards would be out of work. So said a student in Myron Hesse's Speech I class, just one of the many funny things that go on in English classes, whether the students know it or not. For example, there were some funny mistakes students made and teachers were the only ones who saw the humor in them. One of these was the Pullet Suprise which a student wrote on a paper for David Linne to mean Pulitzer Prize. Another student described Darwin's Organ of the Spices in place of Darwin's Origin of the Species. Besides mistakes students didn't make on purpose, there were some outrageous jokes students deliberately played. One of these experiences happened to Pete Peterson. A couple of his students somehow got Peterson to put his hands behind his back and all of a sudden they taped his hands together. Not one of the kids would undo his hands. Peterson ended up going to the janitors' office and knocking on the door with his feet so they could free him. Since feeling so helpless, have always sympathized with the student; who got taped, said Peterson. Another funny experience happened in one of Lori McCarthy's Argumentation classes. The class was about to watch the video of a debate when McCarthy had to step out of the room. While she was gone one of the students replaced the debate tape with a pornographic cartoon. When McCarthy returned to the room she pressed the play button. Suddenly she realized that she wasn't watching the debate and ran out of the room flustered. Said McCarthy, I was half embarrassed and half laughing. I knew they were just playing a joke on me. When she returned the students had put the debate back in the VCR. Charles Cunness Miriam Kagol Rose Korst MaDonna leenay 160 Language Arts I once had a girl in my class who would give me nasty looks everyday. This went on all school year until about February when I finally figured out what to do. While the students followed along in their books, I read aloud to them. I looked up and there was this girl, ingat me instead of her book. Impulsively, I my thumb on my nose and wiegled my fingers her. She never gave me a nasty look again! — David Linne What would your reaction be if you saw a piece of whether to laugh or cry when her students a porno in an assigned video? Lori McCarthy, substituted a class film with one of their own. The Argumentation and Core 10 teacher, didn't know class later returned the regular film. David Linne Anne Loney Lori McCarthy Joan Mooney Pete Peterson Julie Richter Language Art 161 Credits and camaraderie Carol Larson George Olsen Carol Thompson Mini-school, a cop out? Hardly! Minischool was more than just an alternative to attending regular classes. Besides giving students a chance to earn credits for English and social studies classes, it gave them a sense of camaraderie with other students. It's as if we have our own little family, commented ]im Larson, senior. One way the students and teachers formed a family was by doing things as a group. They skied and played softball, among other things. Every year, a large dinner was organized for the day before Thanksgiving with each student bringing something for the meal. Mini-school is fun, and the teachers are great. They are strict when they have to be, but they enjoy the get-togethers just as much as we do, said Larson. Although the students had fun in Mini-school, they were expected to work hard. If we want to do the fun things in this class, we must earn them by working extremely hard, stated Jamie Henn, sophomore. Students felt an increased sense of camaraderie when speakers came in and lectured on family life and socialization. It helped them learn to respect one another. Teresa Peters, junior, explained, Nobody puts down what someone else has accomplished. The Mini-school teachers attempt to personalize education. We try to get the students to care about each other, while still doing well themselves, stated Carol Larson, reading teacher. Mini-school was very helpful for students who wanted an alternative to the regular classes. They earned credits and also felt a sense of family with the other students in the program. Carol Thompson, language arts teacher, summed up the program, Minischool has an exciting learning environment. We find that when students do well in this program, they do better in everything. At the annual Thanksgiving buffet, Carol Larson I leads Mini-school students through the serving | line to the culinary delights. Attentive Mini-school students gather around to I watch their weekly movie. This particular Friday, | Jie feature presentation is The Killing Fields. Prior to starting the Film, George Olsen introduces and provides background information about Vietnam to help them comprehend the plot. 162 Mini-school One morning before class, Matt Phelps practices upcoming band concert. The preparation for concerts I scales on his trumpet to warm-up. He also works on adds extra incentive to practice harder so that the | his vibrato and intonation to prepare for the performance will go well. Extra classes add honor More students meant more classes and more public recognition! While no new classes were added to the music department this year, more interest .vas shown in the current classes. As a esult, an increase in students helped get the music department recognized for having a solid program. Concert Band was one group which experienced a large increase in members, so two classes were formed. This change had advantages and disadvantages. Lance Strickland, instructor, explained, With wo classes the number of students in each class is smaller and I am able to give more individual help with the music. He went on to say however, It gets hard at concert time to get both sections to play well together, because the students aren't used to playing in such large numbers. Like the Concert Band, the Jazz Lab class also experienced an increased enrollment and had to split into two groups. Students just starting out in jazz could join Beginning jazz Lab, while returning students could join the Advanced Jazz Lab class. With an opportunity to receive more individual help, students became much better and got more public recognition. Donna O'Brien, Instrumental instructor, stated, Music students from St. Louis Park are getting greater recognition in the state for their achievements, and they help boost the image of our music department. Several students were recognized for their accomplishments. Liz Galvin, senior flutist, was chosen for the All-State Band. Kevin Kosobayashi and Scott Paulin, sophomores, were members of the orchestra for Amahl and the Night Visitors performed at the College of St. Catherines. The Park Singers also performed at several places including Duggan's and the Lion's Club. I Improving Sonny Rollins Allegin, Ross I Redepenmng finas himself creating his own lick I style. Jazz Lao helps musicians experiment in Jazz. Richard George Bartholomew Chlebecek Donna O’Brien l ance Strickland Eugene Sundt Music 163 £ Carefully cutting a piece of wood with a circular saw Greg Tomasko puts a minor each part of it separately. Both Woolhouse and Tomasko are obeying the rules; it I cut into a piece for his project. Standing by to assist Tomasko is David wearing their safety goggles while cutting lumber. When the clock is completed 1 Woolhouse. Tomasko is working on a clock for his woods class and must shape it will represent a major part of Tomasko s grade. The worst accident I've ever seen here was back when the boys started to wear their hair long. A boy got his hair caught in a printing it was very colorful. There red blood, green soap, black and strong language. But, he okay and I've never seen like it since then. — Gordon Gunlock 164 Industrial Ed Safety slashes hazards Slashed fingers, torn scalps, and scorched arms were some of the dangers involved in industrial education classes. These classes were full of hazards, which could be avoided by following certain safety precautions. Each individual class had rules of its own. St. Louis Park Senior High had a very good safety record, according to Cordon Gunlock, industrial education instructor. He made the point that most accidents that occur are with a simple chisel not with powerful machines, as one might expect. Because, according to Gunlock, Students are more careless around little tools than around big machines. In photography there weren't many precautions to be taken. The only things that were dangerous were the developing chemicals. The students couldn't deeply inhale them for a long period of time. In Woods I the most important safety rule according to Jason Sandberg, freshman, was wearing safety goggles, so nothing would fly into the eyes. He also thought that being careful around cutting machines was important, because it wasn't hard to accidentally slip and get cut badly. One thing Graphic Arts students learned was how to print designs and sayings on T-shirts. While printing T-shirts Jenny Nelson, sophomore, found that she had to be careful around the heating lamps, because she could get severely burned by them. Nelson's biggest fear, however, was that she would cut her finger off while using one of the big machines. No matter what shop class is chosen, one big safety factor is cleaning up completely, added Gunlock. If things weren't clean there was a higher risk of accidents for the students. For example, in Woods I if the sawdust was left on the floor it became very slippery. Taking industrial education classes was an elective, and students, like Tim Sykora, sophomore, really enjoyed them. Gunlock added, Everyone enjoys, when nobody gets hurt. Cordon Gerald Nystuen Gunlock - Concentrating on cutting some tagboard for a I project Troy Knudson, tries to do a good even job. | I have learned many interesting and exciting things in this class. said Knudson. Soon he will learn how to make his own T-shirt designs and how to put them onto a T-shirt. Caught with her hands in the box, Jodi Kempt I prepares film for developing. The film must be | loaded in complete darkness. Industrial Ed 165 Sometimes learning algebra is more a matter of confidence and maturity than it is of ability. One student two years ago was nearly failing algebra. He later decided to enroll in an algebra course that moved at a slower pace. He gained the confidence and ended up doing B work. He also has plans to take geometry and higher algebra and will likely do well. — David Bishop Eugene Berndl David Bishop Rollie Hanks Janice Jacobson Paul Knutson David Kreager Variable equations, and factoring can be I confusing. Paul Knutson gives Scott Johnston a | helping hand with his assignment. ▼ Jill Anderson feels that she knows how to work this I equation, so she attempts to show her classmates. I am learning different types of Elementary Algebra such as functions and relations, equations involving two variables, some improper equations and polynomials, says Anderson 166 Math Cindy Scherer concentrates on her assignment very much. I learn a lot in this course and accomplish I containing congruent angles, equilateral lines and more than I would in Formal Geometry, because the | isosceles triangles, saying, I en|oy this class emphasis is not as concentrated. Pace quickens learners ''When I started formal geometry I was confused. When I transferred to informal geometry things went at a slower pace, and was able to understand better,” commented Patti Buttrey, sophomore. In the math department two new courses were added to the curriculum. Two Year elementary Algebra and Informal Geometry were added to provide a slower pace to help students understand better. Two Year Elementary Algebra spread the raditional ninth grade algebra course out iver two years. Sometimes students learn etter and retain more at a slower pace, taled David Bishop, department head. Informal Geometry was created for the ame purposes as the two year algebra ourse. It had the same content as Formal Geometry but had less emphasis on written or formal proof, because, according to Bishop, The intention of the course is to explore practical situations and applications.” Many students felt that these courses gave them a better understanding of the material covered. It was such a relief to find out that my class load could be lightened and easier to understand,” said Leslie Steimack, sophomore. Adam Smith, sophomore agreed, I received more personal attention from the teacher than I would have in Formal Geometry.” Some of the Two Year Elementary Algebra students felt the same as the Informal Geometry students did about their class. Jason Sandberg freshman, said, When I came into the high school I expected the math classes to be much harder than the ones I was used to. But the Two Year Elementary Algebra class has helped me adjust to the class load.” The modified courses appeared to be very successful throughout the school year. Students agreed that the courses helped them to learn and understand the material better. - Lisa Zimmerman, in a confused state of mind, asks I Eugene Berndt how to work out the improper I equation and how to graph it. John Lynskey William Erickson Charles Swanson Robert Winegarden Math 167 Roger Anderson Phil Frerk Gerry Graves Sharon Hope Sharon Kivens Debra Lincke Ludella Menke Ralph Ricki Roberts Richardson ▼ Laura Green, Mark Freichels Dean Voss, Andy Anderson looks on, eager to assist whenever needed. I Nightengale, and Alex lindblad use their class Students have a greater opportunity to talk in a time for group discussion. Teacher Roger smaller class setting and to receive more help. Serving students' needs Where did students turn if they had learning styles that didn't seem to fit the mainstream classes? Park's Special Education program was there to help those who had difficulty functioning in a regular classroom setting. Mandated to exist and heavily funded by state and federal agencies, the program required that students meet two qualifications: they had to have a potential to learn and a big difference between where they were achieving and their potential. Special Education tried to meet the needs of a lot of different kinds of people. Department Head Gerry Graves explained that some kids had emotional problems that interferred with their education. Others had learning disabilities that required special attention. They couldn't read, write, or process information well enough to function successfully in a typical course. Special Education performed a real service that made those students able to be more effective in a school setting. All classes were personalized to each student and sought to improve their basic skills and expand their general informatior One student commented that he liked the program's small classes, It helps me because I get more attention from the teachers. Every student has an Individualized Educational Program in which needs are identified and then a program is planned to fit those needs. The program's mark of success was that the student no longer needed it. The less time spent in Special Education and more in mainstream classes functioning well, meant the program had succeeded in its purpose. The goal was difficult to reach, but. Graves optimistically stated, Many kids, once they get out of academic environments, will do fine. Some other Special Education students go on to college and do very well. 168 Special Education Lessons learned for life Receiving help from Elaine May, Laura Ferrel I works on accounting, a skill she can put to use in a I career after high school. On-the-job-training meant more to ,tudents than the name implied. Park •tudents who got involved with the work experience program not only acquired career training, but they received a :remendous number of life skills as well. The classes had a unique approach to earning. Students were exposed to topics ,uch as relationships between people and .etting life goals. Eugene Jenson, ocational Director, showed films and •ideotapes that concerned problems of •veryday life. One such film was the ocally made special. Half Life that dealt vith the difficulties of relationships. I hought it might lend itself to a good discussion on human relations,” commented Jenson. All the teachers had freedom in planning their courses which resulted in a great deal of variety. They often attempted to base their material on current ideas. Students' feedback assisted the teachers in their plans. Heather McIntosh, junior, stated We have a lot of say in what we want to learn.” This unrestrictive atmosphere allowed students a chance to voice their opinions on various issues. You're welcome to say whatever you want on whatever you feel, McIntosh added. Obviously, students who enrolled in On-the-job-training were given the opportunity to explore and learn about careers. They were required to work a minimum of 270 hours a semester. At school, students became involved in office simulation activities and worked with computers. Concepts such as personality styles and relationships with co-workers and bosses were investigated too. On-the-job training gave students marketable skills. It showed helpful ways to get a job, and what they should consider in doing so. It provided lessons for real life. I Elaine May prepares to show a videotape dealing with relationships between employers and coworkers. Comparing information on assignments. Heather McIntosh helps out a classmate. Students in On-the-|ob-Trainingare involved in learning in and outside of school. Eugene Jenson Elaine May Charles Lindgren On-the-job Training 169 J Working on the keyboard, Scot! Lang keeps up I with the latest technology. “Learning about | business is fun when I use a computer, says Lang. ▼ Confused with the program, Rich Gittelson asks I for Lauralee Lines' expertise. Elnes claims she originally had trouble adjusting to the new computers. She finds that most kids also have trouble adjusting at first but then get used to them, which makes her |ob easier. Oeloris Lauralee Elnes Anderson Richard Hyllested The business is business Staying up to date in technology is our main objective, said Lauralee Elnes, head of the Business Department. To reach this goal, one step the department took was to add a new class that offered students a chance to learn more about the capabilities of computers. Microcomputer Applications in Business. In this course, taught using only computers, students learned how to work with budgets, word processing and data base management. One student who took this course, Scott Lang, senior, was interested in a career in business. The most important thing I learned was how to apply computer knowledge to the everyday business world, said Lang. Computer knowledge was also incorporated into accounting classes. Students learned to input their money records data into the computer and then let it finish the job, organizing all the data it was given. The students need to learn the basic concepts of the course first, Elnes stated. But she hoped to use computers in more second year and second semester courses. Concentration in a second term could then be centered on the application of the learned skills with the computer. Computers will soon be incorporated in the Personal Business course. The ultimate goal of the department was to be able to use computers in all its courses. The fast-paced changes of technology were hard to keep up with, especially with the school's budget. Already, Elnes felt the department had gotten behind. We are using Apple computers, when IBM computers are much more widely used in today's business world, claimed Elnes. As technology changed, the Business Department changed too. Updated computer programs and equipment helped prepare students for business in the real world. 170 Business Education Librarians never lounge If you thought that all the librarians did was stamp books all day, you were in for a big surprise. Our school had a large assortment of books in its library. How did you suppose we got all these books? The librarians selected them by, first, collecting suggestions from students and teachers. Then, they read literally hundreds of book eviews from four standard sources. After reading all of the reviews the nformation was compiled, and a book .election was made. Then, of course, the x oks were ordered. When new books arrived, step two had o begin: cataloging each book needed cards for the card catalog. “We have to now what to put on each card, explained librarian, Toni Heinen. This, of course, took a lot of time. Information for each book had to be researched and written on cards. Another part of the second step involved the library's bibliography. With a new shipment of books added, the bibliography had to be updated. A new Apple computer was added to the non-fiction library office to make librarians' paperwork load lighter. This made updating the bibliography very easy. “We add or delete a book, and the computer sorts it for us, Heinen stated. This way no one had to retype a whole page just to keep it in alphabetical order. The computer also made the overdue book list a cinch to type out and distribute to students and teachers. Keeping track of and organizing this list was another job of the librarians. Other tasks included keeping the pamphlet and picture files up to date, supervising student aides and giving reference help. Library aide. |udi Gruber claims it's all at her advantage; paperwork takes less time, leaving me I fingertips wnen it comes to making the overdue more time to help students find books, magazines, | book list. 'The computer is really to the students' or answer their questions, says Gruber. Toni Heinen Sally Onstad In search of information for his research paper. Josh I Zuckerman is taught by librarian Toni Heinen how | touse the Reader's Guide. Library 171 — After a hard day's work, Robert Laney and J Frank Miller walk out to the parking lot I discussing the fun they have at Park. Laney will f take over some of Miller's tasks. _ Attention please these are your Monday morning ■ announcements..was a familiar sound for students | at 8:40 in the morning. One of Richard Wamio's duties during the school week was to announce all the current events happening around school. What will the announcements be like after his retirement? Lyle Hanks Robert Laney Frank Miller Richard Wainio Recounting the memories With fifty-four plus years of teaching combined, there was a lot to look back on. At the end of December, Frank Miller, Assistant Principal retired and at the end of the school year, Richard Wainio, Principal, followed Miller's lead. Miller, who first taught school in Iowa, came to Park as Assistant Principal to work with the senior class. Miller liked working with the senior class on individual's absences because he felt “they are old enough to know that the person they're hurting by cutting class is themselves. As a part of his duties with the seniors. Miller helped with the selection of National Honor Society members and he worked with the Student Council. Miller helped start the Mini-school program here, assisted with the selection of the faculty members and developed both the staff and student handbooks. Wainio began his teaching in Duluth, Minnesota and Sioux City, Iowa. At Park, he first taught Physical Education and started the swimming program. Something that Wainio felt he would miss most after retiring was the people contact. “We have an excellent staff and student body, said Wainio. Like Wainio, what Miller would miss most was the kids he met over the years. “They have so much energy and enthusiasm, said Miller. Working with students for so long, they both had seen quite a few unbelievable and often humorous things. Miller got a note from a student's mother that read: “Please excuse Jean, she thought it was Sunday instead of Monday and went back to bed. Wainio remembered that, “When I was Assistant Principal, a student wrote me a note saying: 'Lincoln freed the slaves and you're still treating us like we're in bondage.' This was during the protest years. So, recounting memories, Wainio and Miller laughed and remembered many things. All in all, they would miss Park, and Park would miss them. 172 Administration At a time when there was a walk out because of the Vietnam War, I had a man in my office who said, 'I hope you'll be lenient on these . j kids.' Then the phone rang and | jp there was someone saying, 'You want us to take care of those students? We'll make sure that they don't even reach the school doors.' What I wanted to do was to get the two of them igether. — Richard Wainio Candlelight, a delicious lunch and fond memories are the elements of Frank (Miller's goodbye luncheon a few days before his retirement goes into effect, joining with Miller to eat are Mary Pratt, Barb Henry, Rose Bratland, Cathy Brengman and Lefty Wright. They enjoy the chance to take time out from their regular schedules and bid farewell to Miller, telling stories of things that have happened over the years. Administration 173 I usually see about 100 to 150 kids a year who are mostly referred by the staff, their parents or friends and rarely by themselves. I try to show them the role drugs play and try to help them get a handle on their lives. One main goal is to figure out if their problems create chemical usage or if their chemical usage creates their problems and go from there. — Pam Fogel Joel Anderson Belen Andrada Freshmen have to start thinking about their futures I now. Dick Cislason talks with Allison Cole about | some courses she should consider. m Phil Stuemke, the police liaison officer, takes time I out to say hello to Keith Carpenter, and ask how | he is doing. ▼ At the beginning of 2nd semester, Wayne the week ends. It's difficult to get in because of IBengtson checks a possible time slot to schedule students who want their schedules changed at the an appointment for Jeff Martin. Martin hopes to same time, get one soon so he can change his schedule before 174 Staff Specialists For Darren Charloff, choosing a college has been a I hard decision, so he goes to talk with James Wolff, I the career planning counselor. Wolff helps Charloff decide where the best college is for the type of career he is going into. It was a difficult choice out Wolff helps him consider important factors. ▼ Bob Carlson listens intently while Cheryl Thomas I asks his opinion about some classes that she should take in the future. Always ready to listen! Who did you go to if you wanted to change your schedule? Who could you see if you were having family problems? Who could you talk to if you or someone you I new had a drug problem? Who was Iways there for the students when they needed someone to talk to? Who else but he staff specialists. These helpful people were the school ounselors, a chemical dependency ounselor, a social worker, a police liaison ifficer and a career center coordinator. The school counselors were always vailable for students if they had problems vith their classes or teachers or wanted to hange their schedules or any other iroblems during their high school years nd after. One of our major objectives is o have all students in the classes and with he teachers that are their top choices, aid Gerald Thompson. Also available for students was Leigh Abramson, the school's social worker. 'The number one problem kids see me about is their family problems. For example, dealing with parents, their feelings on their discipline and not being understood by their family. There was also Phil Stuemke, the police liaison officer, who was there for the students. Although he frequently dealt with them in negative situations, he still enjoyed working with them. I enjoy being a part of the students' lives. Especially when they can feel comfortable enough to come and talk to me. Besides helping students with their present problems, James Wolff, the career center coordinator, helped students with problems about the future and how to prepare for it. Wolff believes, We're here to ease the transition to the future for students. Even though the staff specialists may not have gotten all the credit they deserved through the years, many students have called upon them in the past for help and will continue to in the future. Wayne Robert Carlson 8engtson Phil Stuemke James Wolff Staff Specialists 175 The people behind the scenes V They were the ones who typed the college recommendations, who cooked the burgers and who cleaned the floors. They were also the ones who scheduled the appointments and answered the telephones and shovelled the sidewalks. Some of them were faces that the students never saw, while others were better known than a lot of teac hers. They provided a joke to get the morning started, a welcome warm relief when a room was too cold and a sense of life moving along without a hitch. Without their efforts the school would have ground to a halt; they were the support staff. I'd have to say pop cans and candy wrappers are what I have to clean up the most. Many times I'll find tobacco spit on the floors of the halls or in McDonald's cups.” — Evan Komar DAYTIME CUSTODIANS: Jim Estevez, Evan Komar, Douglas Rannow, Harry Dorholt, Harley Norland, The kids these days are great. When I first started working here twenty years ago the kids were less considerate and harder to please. Now, I really enjoy working here. Every day is different and never dull.” — Mable Nelson The hands that feed you, the COOKS: Front Row: L Smith, G. Christensen, B. Williams, C. McLaughlin, I Duenwold. Second Row:). Hathaway, N. Schaefer, L. Rottink, V. Schrupp. 176 Support Staff I AIDES: Front Row: M. Roddy, D. Lovrencevic. Row 2: P. Petersen, C. Brengman, J. Gruber. Row 3. M, Simon, A. Silbert-Diekel, R. Skoro. When I started this job, seniors weren't used to taking orders in the lunchroom. I remember a 300 pound football player wouldn't take his tray back and I wouldn't let him leave until he did! Every time he tried. I'd push him back! Back then, kids were just plain uncontrollable; now, the kids screw around but it's in control, and I have fun with them. Seniors are my favorite! — Maddie Banwell It had quite an effect on me when a blind student came in to see a counselor to make special arrangements to take the college boards. Another student came in at the same time wanting to quit school. I wanted so much to tell the student that was quitting that he had so many opportunities that he didn't recognize. — Ferda Olson | PARA PROFESSIONALS: Joyce Tibbs, Carol Addington, Ann Skrade, Bill Quinn. It's frustrating to see kids struggle with the computers. I did when I started, so I especially identify with the kids having problems. Some come in for two open hours, skip a class to type a paper that's ten paces lone, and when they get to the end, suddenly we have a power failure! BOOM!! Their papers are lost. That usually happens at least once a year. — Bill Quinn Support Staff 177 Twenty-two percent of the student body was involved in athletics at Park. Throughout the year, there were 21 different teams to choose from, 11 being girls' teams and 10 boys' teams. In addition, there were two intramural sports: volleyball and basketball. There had not been a new sporting choice since Girls' Softball was introduced eight years ago. The atheletic department boasted 53 coaches. One of Park's oldest. Deb Wold, had coached here for 28 years in various sports. One of Park's newest coaches was Laurie Turner, in her first year as gymnastics head coach. Kevin Moorehead was named Region 6AA cross country coach of the year. Molly Flanigan qualified for the USSA. Junior Olympics. g Steve Fannon demonstrates Oriole power as he battles I against the Hornets' strategy. WP-SSaF' 17 8 Sport Division The night is cold; the loyalty, hot. Fans clad in orange and black chant Buzz oft, Edina) as Craig Oppegaard tries to ward off the Green and White and Robert Divinski passes the ball to a teammate. Homecoming had the Orioles playing their infamous rivals, the Hornets. Even though Park spirit remained high, the Orioles found themselves crushed by their opponents. Sports Maturity equals success I With a one-and-.vh.ilt twist, Terry Kisling keeps his legs straight and head tucked. Kisling hopes his dive will be one of the top scorers. l ast year's inexperience led to this year's maturity! The boys' swim team, led by captains Ted Permuth and Bob Day, seniors, showed marked improvement from last year’s record of 2-7. Several factors allowed the team to improve, txperienced leaders were one reason. Permuth had also been the captain during the previous season so he was knowledgeable about his role. “I knew I was expec ted to lead the team and to set a good example for the younger swimmers in meets and in practice,” commented Permuth. Day was also an experienced captain because he had been one for the cross-country team. He helped organize team get-togethers and helped the other swimmers if they had problems. Besides strong leadership, there were other factors that contributed to an improved season. A large number of upperclassmen and returning lettermen helped make the team extremely competitive in the Lake Blue Conference. Peg Sorensen, coach, pointed out, The seniors worked very hard this season because they realized this was their last chance to do well in high school swimming.” Many of the swimmers and divers practiced during the off-season, and that added to the team's overall improvement. One swimmer whose hard work was rewarded was Jeff Quinn, senior. He cut his times drastically from last season and became a high point scorer. Terry Kisling. senior, greatly improved his diving skills during the off-season. His work helped him to place high in every dual meet. He also won the Anoka Invitational Diving men where he finished 24th in 1986. Although the team was led by mostly upperclassmen, there were several sophomores and freshmen who showed promise. Derek Beyer, sophomore, was one of the highest point scorers on the team. He did well in such events as the 500 yard freestyle and the 200 yard individual medley. Two other sophomores who helped the team were Jared Sumner and Chris Gullifer. Guy Leeder, freshman, dived well for the Orioles during the season, placing 11th in the Anoka Invitational. The team showed its improvement in Several meets. Against Blake, Park won first place in every event making the final score 132-35. They defeated Richfield by a score of 109-54. Permuth broke the school record in the 100 yard fly with a time of 54.9. Experience helped the boys' swim team improve greatly from the 1985-1986 season. Sorensen stated, Our seniors led the team this year and we hoped for a strong finish in the Region meet.” BOYS' SWIMMING Park Opponents 49 Cooper 34 78 St. Cloud 92 26 Edina 56 109 Richfield 60 69 Eden Prairie 15 132 Blake 35 82 Minnetonka 90 25 Hopkins 58 46 Wayzata 36 BOYS' SWIMMING: Front Row: D. I Nold, T. Kisling, B. Hammond, S. While, I D. Byer, C. Gullifer, E. Rogers, R. Fields, I Row 2: B. Day, D. Knudsen. |. Davis. J. I langen, T. Hanson, B. Henry, R. Stollz, 1. I Dumas, Row 3: J. Sumner, J. Quinn, T. Permuth. |. Gilster, P. Sorensen, coach; S. Austad, G. Borenstein, T. Barton, C. Mambeck. Row 4: S. Rickard, C. Walesch, J. Wells, J. Janis, C. Chapek, D.Novik, G. Leeder, D. Zimmer. 180 Boys'Swimming After a meet in Eau Claire, Brian Hammond, I Ted Permuth, Derek Byer, Bob Day are | honored for winning the crescendo relay. IDonny Mold and Rob Fields listen intently as Dave Melmer, Assistant Coach, advises them on their next event, the 400 yard Free Style Permuth says It isn't very often we win a relay, so it was a great success. These are some of the team's best swimmers. Relay. Sitting beside them, RobStolz concentrates on the swimmers in the water. The relay team must have good coordination. IT im Hanson shows his Butterfly technique during practice. He works at it every day to hopefully cut his time by the end ot the season. His final goal is to reach the section and state meets. Throughout the season. Hanson will swim hard and try to help the team by competing well. The team members know they must have a positive attitude to keep them going. Boys' Swimming 181 ▲ I Vigorously swimming her best at breaststroke, Kii' Horge starts off her year striving the last few feet for a joyous victory! Orioles remain afloat Bang! Splash! And the swimmers were off. Led by senior co-captains, Ellen Hanson and Wendy Schmitz, and coach Peg Sorensen, the girls swam towards another eventful year. The season was full of ups and downs, but the swimmers stuck together to achieve their goals as individuals and as a group. Many long hours were spent practicing, working out, watching videos of world championship meets, and just socializing about swimming. The practices consisted of working out in the weight room, team meetings and discussions, as well as practicing in the water. Practicing every day after school and once a week before school pulled the team through many exciting meets. V The swimmers competed in many invitational meets. Team members swam the strokes that they were best at. They had a very enriching season. Personal records were broken, strokes were improved, and a lot was learned. During meets, members cheered each other on with special cheers which served as motivation to the participants. Bonnie Prawer, sophomore, said, If the team members did especially well in a competition, we were all there to cheer them on. Even if one of us didn't do so well, the rest of the group was there for comfort. This group of swimmers seemed to work really well as a whole. Penny Permuth, freshman, second year team member, said that the St Louis Park Swim Team seemed closer knit than swim teams from other schools. Permuth said that at meets Park swimmers were all very supportive of each other, and that she saw this closeness much more in her team than in other teams. Swimmers of all grades were united like a family, even freshmen! Last year's team had an outstanding seasonal record. Many of the strong swimmers graduated and new ones joined the team. This year they had to rebuild the team. This was tough, but their record wasn't too bad. They won three meets, tied one, and lost the other six. The Orioles gained experience with their own special style, in and out of the water. Their style was unique. They were supportive of each other and stuck together through all the murky water and all the tough times spent rebuilding the team. They were also there for each other during the good times. They showed support for the team and spirit for the school. They took the challenge and stayed afloat. ▼ CIRIS SWIMMING: Front Row: E Hanson, Icapl.;C. Herdes. I. Hedlund, H, Dal . J. Christiansen. D. Berland, S. Deming.). Lang. W. Schmitz, opt. Row 2: T. Stodola. K Bagwell, S. Cummings. D. Hop, A. Deme. Z Georges. P Permuth. J. Haider Row 3: N. Cushman, A. Brammer. B. Prawer, |. Hoeft, A. Rickert. J. Kmieciak. L Bauman Row 4: C Chapek, mgr.; M. Sage, mgr ; t.|ohnson. coach; P. Sorensen, coach; D. Melmer. asst coach; |. Sumner, mgr.; S. White. niRr Row S: S. Thayer, L. Bravmder. S. Hustad. S. Kuretsky |. Skaalcrud. K. Ward. S. Hughes. K. Horge. GIRLS' SWIMMING Park Opponent 79 Cooper 14 54 Benilde 24 27 Edina 54 82 Richfield 88 36 Eden Prarie 47 80 Minnetonka 92 29 Hopkins 54 57 St. Cloud Tech 26 86 Jefferson 86 30 Wayzata 53 182 Girls' Swimming _ The starting gun has gone ofl and Amy Kit kert pulls ahead. Duringan Rickert is very motivated to receive a good time in this competition I invitational meet, Rickert swims the freestyle stroke. She uses good and it she continues at this rate, it is possible that she will be able to | form and does this with extreme determination and concentration. break a record. I Before a long and tiring swim practice, co-captain Wendy Schimtz goes down to the weight room for a hard workout. As she does 1 Girls' swimming isn't |ust swimming, it’s diving too, Jodi Christiansen does one of ner best dives, a bake pike, with her legs and arms sit-ups, she hopes that they will help strengthen her stomach muscles so she will swim faster in the meet against Eden Prarie. straight as possible, and her toes pointed. Christiansen with eyes wide open, goes into the water headfirst. Girls' Swimming 183 Park injuries very common There were more sports injuries than usual this year, according to a survey conducted by Echowan. “The most common sport injury I've seen at Methodist Hospital this school year has been sprained ankles, said nurse Shirley Simmons. She added, “The worst injuries are during football season, when we see many neck and head injuries. The injuries coaches surveyed feared most were head or neck injuries. The most common injuries were the same at the hospital and at this school. The most feared injuries at Park were the worst injuries seen at Methodist Hospital. I Scott lindbergand Eric Dull may be in danger. Soccer is a game that requires one to charge for the ball, which sometimes ends up in a collision. Soeeer The most common injury was torn ligaments. The worst injury was John Martin's pulled hamstring. I Julie Koller doesn't stop to think it might hurt as she hits the ball with her head. I Players are always susceptible to up for some points. They must injuries during basketball games. Ted beware of the aggressive opposition Hartman, Jason Thalbergjim as the defense tightens around them. Petersen and Matt Parrington team Basketball The most common injury was sprained ankles in boys' basketball. The worst injury of the season was a broken wrist. The most common injuries were sprained ankles, bruises, and floor burns in girls' basketball. The worst injury was to Sue Brynteson's knee. The basic precautions taken in boys' and girls' basketball are stretching, wearing good shoes, wearing ankle braces and game taping. A Sue Bryntesen catches a I fast pass. She avoids being hit by one of the more aggressive Edina players. Sports Feature I Before throwing the ball, Robert Divinski one of the Edina players. Divinski notices takes a quick glance at his teammate, Craig that nobody is ready to tackle him so he Skorheim, who is getting trampled on by takes his time throwing a long pass. Football The most common injury was sprained ankles. The worst injury during the season was Mark Thorne's shoulder separation. There were many injuries on the team. They included sprained knees, cracked fingers, and sprained ankles. A total of 6 players had to sit out one or more games due to injuries. The basic precaution they take to prevent injuries is conditioning in the weight room. I Brad Ycllcn sprints the last few seconds, trying to break his record time. Track The most common injuries are knee pains, ankle sprains, and shin splints. The basic precautions taken to prevent injuries are mobility exercises, strength training in the weight room and individual workouts based upon the event they participate in. Swimming I Christy Herdes swims warm-ups to prevent injuries and to keep in shape. The most common injury was shoulder problems (tendonitis). The worst injury was Lisa Hedlund's reinjured knee. The basic precautions taken are stretching on deck and warm-up laps in the pool. I Not being able to play, but just watching has been really hard for assistant captain Curt Knudsen who was injured in tne Edina game. Hockey The most common injury was blade cuts. The worst injury of the season was Curt Knudsen's. While he was goal tending, his arm got a deep wound from an opponent's skate. This was considered the only major injury of the season. The basic precaution taken to prevent injuries is conditioning. a Sports feature A short pause in the middle of Erica Babula's I beam routine is used to stress control. This simple pose may be used as a link between GYMNASTICS: Front Row: E. Babula, K. Bagwell, C. Swartz, M. Murtha, C. Emme, Row 2: M. Fischer, T. Vansant, J. B. Christiansen, S. Hughes, E. Zimney, M. Crawford, captain. Row- moves such as a front or back walkover or handspring. The strength in Babula's legs aids her in staying balanced on the beam. 3: L. Turner, coach; M. Gross, C. Daly, G. Sellnow, captain; M. Kirk, S. Rausch, captain; I, Belk, asst, coach. A I Stacy Rausch performs a split handstand on the balance beam. This is her way of fulfilling one of the requirements on the beam. During routines, there are elements that must be in every routine. For examp!' ! iwist, covering the full length of the beam, v. ■ ,.ud one-half minutes. Rausch concent k tight, so that she doesn’t fall over 18t Gymnastics Injuries disrupt season I While practicing moves on the- floor mat. Bi Zimney chooses to extend her arm batkward to pause while she catches her breath. Park GYMNASTICS Opponents 118 Richfield 131 122.8 Hopkins 124.6 116.9 Eden Prairie 140.16 127 Minnetonka 138 126 Wayzata 117 128 Edina 136 135 Cooper 110 You could say 'break a leg' to an actor, but not to the girls' gymnastics team. That would be just what they needed another injury. Three minor injuries and one major injury was one of the reasons for a slump in their season, but there was improvement in the end. Gymnastics was an individual sport, but it took «i team to win. Each team member lost to an injury was points lost to win their meets. Gretchen Sellnow, sophomore, team captain and one of the top three all around gymnasts was lost for the entire season with an injury before the team's first meet on January 8. In late December, during a team practice, Sellnow fractured her back while practicing her vault exercise.' This accident meant she could not take part in the sport for two months. It's hard to watch my teammates and not be able to participate, said Sellnow. Fellow captain, Mary Crawford, senior, through the team had a chance of going to the state tournament before they lost Sellnow. After the injury, though, she thought their chances grew slim. Even though we're losing, we try to keep a good outlook on our performance, Crawford added. The team's toughest meets were at the beginning of the season, and, without Sellnow, they really had to work hard in order to get off to a good start. The pressure was on, but it intensified as three other gymnasts were injured during the first month of competition. Carla Swartz, junior, sprained her ankle while practicing her floor routine. Later in the season, she fractured the same ankle during a meet while Edina. The injuries delayed her participation a total of five weeks. Other injuries included the two sprained ankles of Jodi Christiansen, sophomore, and Michelle Gross, an eighth grade gymnast. Each was out for two weeks. In their meet against Hopkins, the team lost by only a few points. It was a tough loss because the score was so close, but it showed us what we can do with what we’ve got, said Swartz. According to Stacy Rausch, senior cocaptain, the four injuries may not have been the only handicap of the team’s performance. Other teams drafted gymnasts that train in private clubs, and Park didn't, said Rausch. She also explained that the schools with drafted gymnasts also had more funds to support their training and practice. Despite broken bones, there were no broken spirits. As the season came to a close, the team came through with a big win against Cooper. I At the Central Community Center the girls warm up in a group stretch. One of the ways that they loosen up their muscles is by doing bac kbends. in addition to V-sit stretches, splits and tumbling runs. Gymnastics 187 IT. Fischman, T. Neuman, and S. Brynteson burst out the beginning of a championships where they took 1 ?th overall. Because of their ha race. Their diving commitment helped them to take one of the first work and dedication, the- Orioles had an enjoyable and worthwh three places in many of their meets. They then advanced to the state season I GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: Front Row: M. Rohrer, T. Fischman, E. Strohl, co-capt. S. 8rynteson, K. Woessner, T. Manning. Row 2: L. Seymour, asst, coach; K. Jorgenson, T. Neuman, T. Storm, co-capt. S. Bjerk, E. lames, K. Moorhead, coach. I Pushing hard and strong, Krista Jorgenson pulls ahead of another running mate. Jorgenson keeps her pace quick and even to help her do well in the race. Running long races can pull the pace down, but Jorgenson does her oest to keep hers up. 188 Girls'Cross Country GIRLS' CROSS-COUNTRY Park 3rd GBS Invit. 2nd Metro Invit. 4th Buffalo Invit. 1st Lake Blue 2nd Region f AA 13th State AA I Running steadily. B|erk sees the finish line and concentrates on pacing herself to make a good finishing time. T Striving to be the best Erika James and did well. Soon they will be facing the ■ Tina Manning sprint faster. In their regional and the state tournaments I competition against Golden Valley, Park where they will have to do their best. Running toward the top Who were those girls running around St. Louis Park with toilet paper on their heads? It was the girls cross-country team having a good time. They invented many ways to survive and even enjoy their daily practices. Sue Brynteson, senior, proudly stated, I think that there is a strong effort to make the practices fun. Typically, the girls began their practice by changing into their cut-offs and heading for the first floor bathroom. Upon their arrival, they wrapped toilet paper around their heads and went outdoors sporting their disposable headbands. Another way that the girls livened up practice was by poking fun at each other. The team likes to joke around, Tricia Storm, senior, explained. For example, they pulled down teammates' shorts while they were running. The hard work the girls put in at practice didn't deter their will to have a good time. Brynteson offered an explanation for the girls' fetish for toilet paper, If you have a cold, you can sneeze while you're running. Their off-the-wall antics gave the practices a definite flavor, unique to Park. It was safe and accepted to let go of one's inhibitions and act a little crazy. In fact. some of the girls' most creative ideas were showcased at practices, where it was rumored that puddle-jumpingand mud-fights were said to take place. Although the practices were often fun, the girls were the first to admit that they were also very demanding. The team's strong showings throughout the year attested to the fact that the girls directed a lot of effort in their practices. While they were tough competition and ranked among the top 20 teams in the state during the season, the girls saved their best for the end. They peaked at the closing of their season by finishing as the Lake Blue Conference Champions. Park went on to the regional meet and came in second place, earning the team a shot at the state championship. They eventually finished in 1 3th place, capping off a successful season. Larlier in the year, Coach Kevin Moorhead had predicted that the girls could make it to the state meet if they stayed healthy. He also said that one of the team's assets was the members themselves. Moorhead said, Our depth is better this year; overall, we're a stronger team. Girts' Cross Country 189 I tors- CROSS COUN1RY: front Ren : M Mown A SimbvfC. O Knotfcon K Mwlw. S Riunutwn 0 8«YCf to 2: M SnrR. I KjUmjn. S Rm Lirrf R Skulmjn. K Mr-1. C to lo. I Knuehon to 1:1 S«- n.� . jttl outh BotitXn • ■I't.H Murlkf.l OkW.M ILmlun C OfcUo. 8 Vfdm. t |M . K MourtMM t br.nl« uUK h Determined They started their mornings of summer vacation at 9 a.m. running. Were they insane? No, they were the boys' cross country team and it took determination and dedication to become a successful team this year. The practices during the summer were not mandatory, but most of the team members did go. Mark Hawkins, junior said, Summer practices were used to get to an excellent level of conditioning before the season. Bob Day, senior co-captain added, The practices were for training but also for fun. Dedication was what the team members had most in common. All of them also felt the self satisfaction of accompmshment. They were all striving for the same goal: winning. They truly knew inside that they had the ability to accomplish what they wanted. We knew we had what it took and we just had to show it,” stated Kevin Moorhead, cross-country coach. The team had the opportunity to work with a special assistant coach this year, Leslie Semore, who was (hosen as one of the representatives to go to Olympic world competition. So with the combination of Moorhead's and Semore’s coat hing, the team prcxluced excellent results. It took the team's determination to get them ranked I ilh in the slate. I hey moved to succeed up three places from last year in the regional ratings. It took the combination of physical and mental strength to produce an excellent race. The team was different in many ways. Day said, We were much better than we had been in the past few years. Brad Yellen, senior co-captain added, We had more strength, depth, and confidence. Yellen had the honor of competing at state this year. I te was very optimistic about the meet. I felt very happy, but relieved when I found out I was going to state. I had hoped I had the potential to make it again this year.” The meet was held at the U of M field on November third. Yellen ran the 5,000 meter and placed 30th in the competition. Although he felt he did not run his personal best, he did raise his state rank from last year by three places. The determination and dedication not only made the team better but it brought them closer. They were proud to say they were a unified team and that they achieved a lot more than they had before. They were ranked better in the regional ratings and also sent a person to state. They proved that the pain and strain was worth it. Coach Moorhead summed it up when he said, They're a great group of people. Actually, they're outstanding! BOYS' CROSS-COUNTRY Park 3rd CBS Invitational 4th Metro Invitational 6th Buffalo Invitational 7th Lake Championship 6th Region 6AA Honorable Mention State Rank I The expression on Mitch Mason's face shows the pain he endures and the determination he needs to cross the finish line. 190 Boys' Cross Country IK. Mueller. M. Hawkins, D. Knudson,). Gilsler, S Rasmussen, and |. Kaufman showopposingschoolswh.il teamwork is all about. By running in groups, the runners can draw moral support from their teammates and face the long race ahead in confidence. Park's competitive edge in X-Country has always been a high spirited and highly motivated team. I led Kaufman, Scott Rasmussen, and Dave Knudson lead a small pack of runners along the back stretch at a meet held early in the season. 1 Brad Yellen pulls out in front of the pack at an invitational meet held at Bassett Creek Park. Yellen's dedication to running and being the The teams attending the invitational meet are Apple Valley, Fdina, and Kennedy. The meet is held at a public golf course in Bloomington. best he can be eventually carried him to the State X-Country meet held at the University of Minnesota where he placed TOth. Boys' Cross Country 191 Slow start; awesome end Whether you knew it or not, something new affected the Park football team this year. The Lake North and South conferences changed into the Lake Blue and Red divisions. Because of this change. Park got off to a slow start, but by the end of the season the Orioles were right on track. The Lake Blue conference consisted mainly of schools, like Park, with a small or declining enrollment. Head Coach Rollie Hanks said, The main advantage of the Lake Blue division was our chance to play smaller schools which gave us a better chance of winning. Because of the new conference, Harlan Rossmann, sophomore, felt that Park got to play teams of their own caliber. Such even match-ups resulted in the 21 -6 victory over Eden Prairie, a new opponent Park faced this year. Rossmann said, The Eden Prairie win gave us a psychological boost when we needed it. Our team had a lot of talent, stated Mike Thomson, senior, and we were able to beat teams in our division. Even though the Lake Blue conference was an advantage in some ways, the team's record showed the great challenge the Orioles encountered. Mike Jezierski, junior, said, Even though the new conference should have been easier, we had to play against teams we had never seen before. These teams consisted of Roosevelt, Park Center, Eden Prairie, and Wayzata. The game against Minnetonka, an old rival, showed the challenges Park came across. The Orioles had many chances to defeat the Skippers, but little mistakes caused Park to lose by a score of 7-13. In the fourth quarter the Orioles fumbled the ball in a critical situation, which caused Minnetonka to keep its lead. To the team, the highlight of the season was the 27-21 victory over sixth ranked Wayzata. This victory came late in the season for Park. The Orioles worked together and played the best game of the year. The offense ran the plays smoothly and had few turnovers. The defense remained strong throughout the whole game and caused many turnovers. Although the Orioles faced tough competition and fell short of victory many times, they were noted for having good individual players. Hanks felt that the Orioles had a good passing game and had a few big players which helped the team in many situations. Robert Divinski, senior co-captain, was noted for being in the top of the conference for passing along with Jason Thalberg, senior, for receptions. I Football fans Dana Swaiman. Wendy Schmitz, and Trisha Storm watch anxiously to see if Park will win the final home game. VARSITY FOOTBALL fOOTBAU: front Row: K. Ruddle. mgr.; A Smah. J Mot l«r. M. Kta ka. co-cape; K 8erg C Johmon D. Schumacher,). LoeTIlcr.), MutcopUt, mgr Row 2: K Sage. mgr.; 0 Schroeder. T Roc. R Simon. S. Pawmore. a «. coach; R Hank , coach. A Schmitt, a t coach; I Spandl, ant coach; P. Smetana, I Ander on, M |e ior ki. D Vo i. mgr Row J: C Oppcgaatd. C. Soitn. 8. Park Opponents 8 Roosevelt 17 0 Park Center 28 0 Cooper 21 7 Edina 30 21 Eden Prairie 6 7 Minnetonka 13 3 Richfield 14 27 Wayzata 21 12 Hopkins 14 Mile . R. Heath. |. Grotc, R. Tredenburg P. Gotdenbcrg W. Ktupp, D. Athev Row 4: R DivimJo. co-capt; M Ndton.). Ylvnaket, M Thom ion. R. kiten. | MeoUf. C. Siorheim. | Thalbrrg D. V. NVition Row J: S Brotfluod. M Amundson. 0. trrdov. C Townsend. C. lac obi. M Thorne. C. T. Thoouv C Sandberg. 192 Football II ast minute pointers. Head Coach Rollie Hanks gives Keith Berg some advice. Hanks said, It's really frustrating to stand on the sidelines. I - s quarterback Jeff Grose and defensive lineman Mike Jezierski take a short break to get something cold to drink, student trainer Phil have to hope- they know what they're doing, because I won't be able to change it if they don't. Sacked gives them a svord of encouragement on the game and tells them to keep up the good work. I Tyrone Thomas, a new student at Park and Rub .vork together in winning the game against the seventh ranked A.u .ita Trojans. Simon throws himself into the pass, but misses • , . m inch. Stunned by his fall, Simon is ready to get up and play again. They didn't expect to win the game, but Park came out ahead. The whole team was excited by the victory, Football 193 I Dana Swaiman Rives the ball tremendous top spin as she watches it go over the net onto her opponent's side. Swaiman claims, A good top Cindy Heitkamp watches the ball carefully as she approaches it with precise form, returning the serve to her opponents, Benilde St. spin is essential in the game of tennis. Swaiman practices this during the off season until in perfection. Margrefs. While watching her opponents, Julie Kelly is faced with the decision of rushing the net to make those big plays. __ . ‘ -� If] ! ? I ? r+ ffffrtrr ........ ..... ipiHHn . • ♦ ♦ _ i' ■ SsiHH ... 1.1 II ll . T T T'f • • . TH. ♦ haaTT •• I II rial ; , I I lp fur iHii rnTT+v � „ |S ,he returns Hu-bal'toth.-partner. inch l.ns'h, I..Rl- mf 1 | Julie Kelly shows her wellJjjP Cooper team. Kelly claims h. jn defeating Heitkamp. had a game p«n 0 “On my signal, both Cindy and I would rush the net and that left the Cooper team thinking they could hit it long. Usually Cindy or I would drop back at that point and go in for the kifir 194 Girls' Tennis Formula scores a point Formulas don't end in science and math. According to Terry Peck, the Girls' Tennis Coach, the team had a basic formula throughout the season. Practice + Effort + Consistency Knowledge = Improvement and Fun, was our formula, said Peck. The formula began with practic e. Most of their competitors belonged to private clubs which meant they got more practice from playing all year around. Therefore, Park had to practice harder. The Orioles had only won one scrimmage against their more experienced competitors. Peck kept the team motivated by giving all the players a famous quote every week. This was his way of communicating with the determined players. The quotes he gave out meant a lot to him and he hoped they meant just as much to the players. One quote he used every day was, I osing isn't always easy, but you learn from your mistakes. Keeping the team interested in winning wasn't a big task because players kept each other motivated whenever possible. During practices and matches we would always tell each other when we hit a good shot or did something well, testified Cindy Heitkamp, senior. Working to keep each other motivated helped individual players put more effort forward, too. Parents and friends added fire when they attended matches because the team put everything they had into the matches. Motivating one another also helped players play consistently. Julie Kelly, senior, and Heitkamp played doubles for the first time. According to Peck and many of their teammates, they showed consistency in their pairing. Jessica Goldman, played stronger and stronger throughout the season, Stated Peck. According to Peck and many teammates, the most improvement seen throughout the season was by Sheri Sell, senior. With all their practice, effort, and consistency the team began to improve. This was shown when they won their last two matches of the season, against Mound and Benilde. Jefferson's coach commented to Peck that, This was the best Park team we have competed with in five years. Knowing that they were getting better kept them motivated and helped them play better. Teams were hearing that we had improved, said Kelly. That helped us to continue to work even harder. The formula, not to mention the season, wouldn't have been complete without having fun. I thought we were a closer team this year, claimed Anne Maclnerny, junior. Just Remember, You're all winners! promised Peck. Row 2: T. Peck, coach; J. L. Goldman, S. Sell, A. Maclnerny, J. Frank, D. Swaiman. T Jessica Goldman practices those difficult returns I with much enthusiasm before a Thursday match | against Burnsville. I GIRLS' TENNIS: Front Row: J. Kellv, capt,; S. A. Gannon. S. 8earman, ( . Heitkamp. S. E. Gannon. I. Berkwitz. PARK GIRLS' TENNIS OPPONENTS 1 Park Center 6 0 Jefferson 7 0 Eden Prarie 7 0 Richfield 7 0 Hopkins 7 3 Cooper 4 2 Wayzata 5 0 Minnetonka 7 4 Mound 3 6 Benilde 1 Girls' Tennis ? In the game against Edina, Alex Fracassi kicks the ball clear of the goal I and Steve Morris runs to back up his teammate after Paul Steege, | goalie, makes a diving save to deflect the ball from Park's net. Their efforts still resulted in a 2 to 0 loss to the I lornets. In a season plagued by injuries the Orioles remained a determined and dedicated group of players all season. Z BOYS' SOCCER: Front Row: C. Haeger. M I Lee, T. Twite, C. Meland, S. Morris, R. Stolte, T. I Loftus, E. Dull, co-capt., C. Fisher, P. Steege. I Despite a strained leg muscle, John Martin is determined to help the Orioles battle the Hornets. As teammates Alex Fracassi and Row 2: P. Kenton, coach; H. Steege, M. Anderson, B. Bar-Cohen, M. Hugnes, A. Fracassi, S. Fanon, S. I indberg, M. Heager, |. Martin, co-capt. Markus Hughes rush to back up Martin, he prepares himself for a one-on-one steal against a Hornet midfielder. 196 Boys' Soccer I Kick it and run. Scott lindbere does his job as a defenseman. In another tough game, Lindberg kicks the ball clear of Park's territory. Goals their main goal Defense! Defense! Defense! Although defense was one of the strongest elements of Park's hoys' soccer game, Barak Bar-Cohen, junior, admitted, “Defense is my least favorite part, but a very important one. Limiting the other team's offense can mean as much to winning a game as scoring goals. Offensive skills improved steadily throughout the season primarily due to more extensive preparation prior to the season. The majority of the team participated in a summer soccer league sponsored by the Minnesota Junior Soccer Association. The West Suburban League offered competitive play twice a week with and against players from other schools. Many players also received individual help from Terry Leindecker, a former Park soccer player and Minnesota Striker. The players that participated felt that it prepared them even better for their season. “Even greater skills could be achieved if players were started at a younger age in the program,” stated Eric Dull, senior co-captain. Phil Kenton, in his second year as head coach, felt that the pre-season preparation was very important and the new Lake Blue alignment allowed them to play more competitively. The team agreed that both aspects were advantages to their season. Along with the improved ability of the team, the fan support was slowly increasing. “Having the stands filled with cheering spectators would certainly help the enthusiasm of the team,” commented Dull. Michael Haeger, junior, stated the team appreciated the parents, students and cheerleaders who did participate. The team ended its season with three wins, ten losses and one tie, including a tough loss to Richfield. The team had its ups and downs, but most importantly we gained a lot of experience, said Bar-Cohen, “We also proved that we have a lot of potential. Park held opposing teams to fewer goals than in previous years. One of Park's highlights this year was their game against Cooper. The team played its best game ever, declared Bar-Choen. It was my best game of the season, I scored two goals. Dull felt the team actually did a lot better than any of their records or statistics showed. He stated, “Competition is what it's all about. Haeger summed it up by saying, “Offense or defense, it's all the same to me. The best part was contributing and just being part of the team. m 5 . Morns. M. Hughes, C. Fisher,). I Martin, M. Anderson, B. Bar-Cohen, M. | lee, and R. Stolz get a break during a mid-season game. Later in the game, players walk off the field to protest a refs call. Park VARSITY BOYS' SOCCER Opponent 0 Minnetonka 3 1 Cooper 2 0 Wayzata 5 3 Eden Prairie 2 1 Hopkins 2 2 Richfield 1 0 Edina 4 0 Minnetonka 3 5 Cooper 3 1 Wayzata 3 2 Eden Prairie 3 0 Hopkins OT 2 Richfield 3 0 Edina 2 Boys' Soccer 197 GIRLS' VARSITY SOCCER Park Opponent 0 Minnetonka 0 2 Cooper 3 1 Wayzata 2 7 Eden Prairie 0 0 Hopkins 1 1 Richfield 1 1 Edina 5 0 Minnetonka 0 0 Cooper 1 1 Wayzata 3 7 Eden Prairie 0 6 Hopkins 0 1 Richfield 3 2 Edina 3 3 Breck 0 Speed works for team What was it that caused the Girls' Soccer team to stand out among other teams? Was it their speed? Or maybe their winning attitude? Could it have been their new offensive playing style? Or was it their strength? Any one of these was a possibility; each quality was a very important asset to the team. The girls' speed was thought by some to be the team's strongest quality and served as an advantage in all of their games. A referee at one of the girls' games commented that he hadn't seen a faster moving or more exciting game played by high school girls in several years. Others felt it was the girls' positive attitudes that helped them to maintain their confidence, even when they were faced with the toughest teams in the conference. Many of the players had been playing together since their earliest grade school years and were familiar with each other's playing styles. Gretchen Sellnow, sophomore, stated, I think our playing is positively affected by the fact that we're all very close in age and get along well. The girls experimented with a new offensive play, which seemed to work well for them too. First used in a summer league, the new offensive play accommodated the individual playing abilities of the team members, as there weren't many players with outstanding ball control. A priority of the team was to build strength and endurance. By the end of the season, the girls were playing stronger, harder, and more confidently. Our team played very intensely this year; it just didn't seem to show up on the scoreboard, commented Karen Coombs, senior. The team ended the season positively by placing second in regions. The last game of the season was played against Edina, one of the highest ranked teams in the state. The girls lost by a score of 3-2. I think we played our best game of the season when we lost to Edina in our final game, stated Julie Koller, junior. What was it that caused the Girls' Soccer Team to stand out among other teams? It was a combination of many things: dedication, hard work, and a positive attitude, teamed with new ideas and experience. The girls' season was summed up by their coach. Deb Wold, when he stated, I am very proud of this team's total dedication and improvement this season. ▼ Gins- SOCCIt: front Row-1. Roller, M Murdock. 1C Seltnow. G Wm, |. Anderson.). Ajmold. cjpt. K. Coombt. M f lirngMV low 2s I Schorl . R Rej doo. J. KoBer. I. Si«vk. O. Mjsoo 8 Mot ko. f 7 nrxy. Bemdl. cjfrt.. P. But trey tow J: O. Wold, o ck L Berndt. Ml c fetch; I. StinvK. D Dummer. Tr 8 I. Morpn. 0. McDonnotd. rruntam: I Andenoal Vonlo. V Sm4h A. CokJber I In an attempt to keep the ball from her opponent, (ill Anderson shows the fancy footwork she practiced for so long. 198 Girls' Soccer I Midfielder Hen iso Mason wprks on maneuvering the ball past an I dma socc or loam’s mam strengths. Park’s teamwork and concentration on tor v. an) intent on st oring. I lor teammate, Karon Coombs, looks on. the basics propelled them to a 2nd place finish in the race for the re.idv to bar k up the play if necessary. Such teamwork is one of tin- Regional Championship. II imney, I. Berndt. K. Coombs, J. Roller, I Anderson, J. Aarsvold, and B. Mot ko cheer for teammate, t. Stimac, as the starling lineup is introduced to the opposing team. Team unity plays an important role in the success of the soccer team. 1C (i captain lennifer Berndt struggles to dribble the ball out of her opponent's reach, as Barb Mot ko comes up from behind to help distract the t lornet. Although the Orioles lost this game, they fell satisfied that they had given Edina a run for their money. Girls' Soccer 109 Ellen Hanson; MVP Kathy Blair; MVP in in the game against the game against Rochester Mayo. Hill-Murray. I Surrounded by the opposing team, Tralle waits for what seems an eternity until the Hill-Murray shot sinks. J ■ In an attempt to bring the ball up the court, -I Ellen Hanson uses footwork learned from her I past basketball experience to manuever the I ball past a Hill-Murray player. I In an effort to gain control of the game, Kelley Tralle relieved that the shot is missed as it would have and Kathy Blair struggle to grab the rebound of an broken the tie and put Hill-Murray ahead by two unsuccessful shot by the Pioneers. Tralle and Blair are points. The Orioles go on to win the game. - Winning plans lead to winning games. As the team tournament. Frerk lays out the play which eventually I listens intently. Coach Phil Frerk offers some strategic leads to the third place championship and brings I advice during a key time out in the final game of the home the trophy for the third consecutive year. 200 State Tournament I The pressure is on ... Hoping for a turnover, guard Sally Gannon puts forth her total effort in an attempt to aggravate the opposing player from Hill-Murray. I The Orioles shine ... Opponents look on in disappointment as Blair's successful basket scores, bringing the game to a tie again. I When it rains it pours! As an Edina player sinks another basket, the Orioles feel flooded by the pressure on them to win the 6AA Championship tor the third consecutive year. With a little luck and a lot of skill the Orioles prove once again that they have what it takes to win! Girls' Strike STATE Lightning never strikes twice, or so it is said, but for the Orioles it did. Ellen Hanson's last second basket scored the winning points in the 6AA Regional Championship and the third place State Tournament game. After being Regional Champs for three years in a row and the 1986 State Champions, the Orioles felt added pressure to live up to the reputation they had gained in previous years. In the Regional final against Edina, Hanson's winning basket brought a 50-48 victory for the Orioles. Then, on Wednesday, the team left for tournament headquarters at the Marriot Hotel after being cheered on by devoted fans at the farewell pepfest. Thursday night was the Orioles' first tournament game against Rochester Mayo. While the crowd roared, dressed in orange and black, faces painted, the Orioles struggled to a 60-53 victory. Kathy Blair scored her season high of 21 points; advancing the team to the semi-final game against the Spartans of Cold Spring-Rocori. Despite only sixteen hours between games, the Orioles faced Cold Spring-Rocori with enthusiasm. The team started the game off slowly making only 38 percent of their shots. At halftime the Spartans led 20-18. Using a strong defense against Blair in the second half, the Spartans limited her to five points. Hanson made only nine of 21 shots to finish with a team high of 20 points. The game ended in a 41 -31 loss to Cold Spring-Rocori. It was a big disappointment for the team as Sally Gannon, junior, stated, When you go to State, all you can think of is beng the Champions. The loss moved the team into the third place game against the Hill Murray Pioneers. The game started with a seven point half-time lead by the Pioneers. But the Orioles regained their winning style in the second half and tied the game at 48-48 at the end of regulation play. With eleven seconds remaining in overtime, Blair tied the game at 52-52. A Pioneer player made one of her free throws making the score 53- 52. Then, with seven seconds to go, Kelley Tralle threw the ball down court to Hanson who launched a 17 foot jumpshot. As the crowd watched, lightning struck once again: the ball fell through the hoop with no time left on the clock. The 54- 53 victory gave the Orioles, who had played under pressure. Third place in the State Tournament. After vacation, the Orioles received a pepfest in their honor where proud captains, Hanson and Blair, presented the trophy to the school. According to Hanson, Nobody really expected us to go to State except the team and our parents. But we did and we're glad! Stale Tournament 201 Bright spots recalled I Michelle Gionet clenches her hands as she bumps the ball to the front four. Meg Stoneking times her rush, to receive the set and got in for the spikel Sometimes communication can be the key to a winning or losing season. The volleyball team had several bright spots throughout the season even though communication was sometimes a problem. Most team members attributed their poor win-loss record to a breakdown in communication. Michele Skaug, junior, explained, We expected someone else to be there to hit the ball, but that didn't always happen. Bob Bowman, coach, held a meeting to help the girls work out their problems. The girls got along better afterwards, but wins were still hard to come by. Several team members greatly improved during the season, despite the losing record. According to Bowman, Michelle Gionet, senior, and Molly Blackmore, junior, were two of our most improved players this season. Gionet was an outstanding server in the first few games. Blackmore improved her overall game and had good team spirit. Bowman added praise for senior co-captain Heather Thomas who was strong defensively the whole season. She kept many games alive by diving for the ball. He also cited the excellent play of Laurie Bannick, senior co-captain as a blocker and Stefanie Oberts, senior, at setting. One bright spot was their strong start. They began their season with a home match against Bloomington jefferson which the Orioles won in three games. For the next game they traveled to Bloomington Kennedy. Although the Orioles fought hard, they lost to the Eagles in four games. Another high point for the team was in the match against Burnsville. The Orioles were down two games but fought back and finally won in five. At the beginning of the season, the team really worked together and things went our way, like during the Burnsville game, stated Bannick. At midseason, another high point occurred at the Hopkins Tournament. Wayzata had to sweep Park in two games to place first in the tournament. The Orioles, however, played well and defeated Wayzata in the first game, thus preventing them from getting first in the tournament. Communication, or lack of it, was a key to the volleyball season. Even though the win-loss record did not show' it, the girls' team had several high points during the season. As Janelle Winters, junior, commented, We will prepare hard for next year. I think the team will remember the high points from this season. Park VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Opponents 3 jefferson 0 1 Kennedy 3 3 Burnsville 2 0 Osseo 3 0 Minnetonka 3 0 Eden Prairie 3 0 Richfield 3 0 Hopkins 3 0 Cooper 3 0 Edina 3 0 Rosemount 3 2 Wayzata 3 VOLLEYBALL: Front Row:J. Winters, S. Larson. Row 2: S. Oberts, L. 8an-mck, co-capt.; J. Tralle, M. Blackmore. Row 3: B. Bowman, coach; C. Brown, M. Skaug, M. Stoneking, S. Cnristensen, M. Gionet. 202 Volleyball V Coach Bob Bowman glances up at the scoreboard as he gives strategical advice during a time out. Janelle Winters and the S. Christenson, M. Stoneking, M. Gionet, S. Larson, J. Tralle, and M. Blackmore, watch as theirteammates fall behind to Kennedy rest of the team listen intently, hoping to pick up some information that will lead them to victory over Jefferson. in the second game of action. For seniors, Christenson, uionet, and Larson this is their last game. Bump! Sell Spike! The frontline carefully watches their opponent's Stefanie Oberts and Stacy Larson await the opposition's serve. I every move to anticipate the reaction it should take. With their Unfortunately, Oriole power does not prove to be strong enough and I teammates intensly watching the action of the game, Michelle Gionet, Osseo successfully overtakes Park for the victory. Volleyball 203 ► I Jumping hiah for the rebound, Kelly Tralle hopes to take control of the ball. Running up behind her is Sue Brynteson. One of the tew Congratulating each other, Ellen Hanson. Brynteson, and Kathy Blair celebrate a job well done. With good team work and a strong will loses for the team throughout the season was to Edina. Later in the season a second same against Edina proved victorious for Park. to win, the team prepares to continue its lead in the second half to the game against one of their toughest opponents. I Swoosh” is the sound as Trade makes another point. Waiting to catch the rebound are Blair, Hanson, and Michelle Skaug. All through the season, the team managed to bring up the school spirit, from the Swoosh” to the accusing You! There were many things that helped to build the spirits of the team, but mostly the spectacular victories the team had. 204 Girls' Basketball ▼ I Faced with a tough decision, Brynteson tries to decide which teammate to make an important pass to. Plays like this helped Park defeat Edina. GIRLS' BASKETBALL Park Opponents 60 Minnetonka 27 59 Wayzata 34 56 Edina 70 69 Cooper 24 60 Richfield 19 71 Hopkins 46 68 Eden Prairie 45 46 Minnetonka 35 48 Wayzata 36 48 Edina 36 69 Cooper 27 57 Richfield 26 57 Hopkins 42 72 Eden Prairie 36 Girls stay on the ball In any sport it is difficult to live up to the previous year's team. But it is especially hard when last year's team won the state championship! After losing three senior starters this season, the girls' basketball team had their work cut out for them. Sue Brynteson, senior, said, Most people thought this year's team wouldn't be half as good as last year's, but we are doing hetter than they expected. Like last year, the Orioles were on top of the Lake Blue conference. The major idea the girls' basketball team tried to follow was togetherness. In order for the Orioles to do as well as last year they had to cooperate both in practices and games. To show their togetherness, after working on passing, dribbling, and rebounding in their practices, the Orioles got into a huddle and shouted, One, two, three, together! This togetherness was evident in their 46-35 win over Minnetonka. The Orioles gained a large lead in the first half, but by the third quarter the lead was cut to two points. Realizing they needed to work together to win the game, the team became more aggressive on both offense and defense to defeat the Skippers. Another game which showed great cooperation between the Orioles was the win over number one ranked Edina. Last year the Orioles defeated the Hornets in the region finals and Park knew they would have to defeat Edina throughout this year if they wanted to do as well. The Orioles were motivated to defeat the Hornets since they had lost to them earlier in the year. Park outplayed the Hornets to a 48-36 victory. To the players and coaches, this game was a major highlight of the season. While it was difficult to be compared to a state champion, this year's team developed their own ways to handle the pressure. Michelle Skaug, junior, commented, We don't contemplate on the games, but instead we try to remain loose. One way we try to relax, added Jill Anderson, freshman, is by listening to the radio in the locker room.” This year's team proved not only that they were successful as a team, but they were also successful individually. Cocaptain Kathy Blair, senior, was chosen for the Metro All-Star team and co-captain Ellen Hanson, senior, led the Lake Blue Conference in scoring. All the girls showee they could live up to a state championship team. GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Front Row: L. Bannick,). Kelly, S. Brynteson, S. A. Gannon,). M. Anderson, A. Mclnemey, Row 2:). K. Anderson, mgr., K. Blair, C. Peterka, asst, coach; P. Frerk, coach; D. Wold, asst, coach; S. Bjerk, M. Sage, mgr. Row 3: E. Hanson, K. Tralle, B. Gordon, D. Hop, M. Skaug, M. Stoneking. Girls' Basketball 205 I A fast break! A quick Dass! It is teamwork that enables Phil Cartwright forgets what he is out on the court tor. Maintaining concentration to get in close enough to the net to score an easy two-pointer. Even while hundreds of fans are screaming is not easy, but players would with the eyes of everyone in the crowd on him, Cartwright never rather have loud fans than no fans at all, I Jason Thalberg smiles while pointing out to Ted Hartman and captain Matt Parrington a foul that went unnoticed by the referees, while Rod Boone and David Petersen discuss with Augie Schmidt w hat went wrong with the last play that they have been working on in practice. I The team advances to the quarter finals and finds itself against first-ranked Jefferson. After an unsuccessful shot, Petersen blocks the opposition. Even after great effort, the Orioles lose 40-61 and the Jaguars go on to win state. 206 Boys' Basketball BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL: Front Row: C. Jacobson, mgr,; S. Drysdale, 'mgr.. Row 2: P. Stuemke. adv.; L. Hanks, coach; J. M. Ylvisaker, M Parrington, I. ThalJjerg, R. Divmski, K. Berg, R. Gustafson. R. Boone, A. Schmidt, coach; T. Morgan, coach, Row 3:C. Rose, H. Rossman, P. Steege, D. Petersen, P. Cartwright, C. Roe, K. Carpenter, B. Bar-Cohen, M. Erickson, T. Thomas. High hopes in Lake Blue Park BOY'S BASKETBALL Opponent 47 Benilde St. Margaret 36 82 Minnetonka 64 57 Wayzata 52 47 Edina 48 77 Cooper 37 45 Wilmar 53 55 Richfield 47 48 Hopkins 45 48 Eden Prairie 57 63 Minnetonka 52 52 South 47 48 Wayzata 36 48 Edina 37 69 Cooper 27 57 Richfield 26 57 Hopkins 42 72 Eden Prairie 36 I Matt Parrington takes a long shot at the basket from the right side to make it a close game against the Wayzata Trojans. The boys basketball team spent its time on the court preparing for the new Lake Blue Conference competition. We played a lot better than we thought we would ' stated David Petersen, sophomore. The new conference had Park playing some teams that they hadn't met in the past. Practices were really fun but that wasn't all, stated Rod Boone, senior. They concentrated on their upcoming games and analyzed and planned their strategies for the best offense and defense. Then they worked on executing them. For almost every game a new plan had to be made because each opponent played differently. The team's first goal was to win the Osseo Christmas Tournament after faking second place the year before. They succeeded in a three game sweep: first defeating Fargo North 73-56, then Anoka 69-66, and clinching the championship in a close game with host team Osseo 54-53. The hours of analyzing and practicing had paid off. One advantage that our team has is the unity that it displays on the court, commented Matt Parrington, senior cocaptain. We had an experienced team with four returning starters. Boone added, There was so much trust between the players that you always knew you could count on the next guy to do his job and do it well. The season started out with three wins and then a tough loss to Edina. They bounced back into a winning streak, beating Edina the second time around. This year's team was much bigger than in the past, stated Bob Gustafson, senior, which definitely was to our advantage. 6'7 Petersen and 6'8 Phil Cartwright, junior, were often referred to as the twin towers. Not only did we have Petersen and Cartwright, said Parrington, but very strong inside play from Ted Hartman, junior, and many others. Like most teams Park had rituals and traditions which helped the team gel before a game. They believed in doing the same pregame warm-up and team huddle before each game. Along with these traditions, the team tried to get themselves 'psyched up before each game. When you're talking about getting the team enthused, you're talking about Jason Thalberg. This man got the whole team up before every game. He is the one who kept us together as a family, stated Boone. The hard work, planning, analyzing, and the height proved to be the keys to a successful season for this year's team in the new Lake Blue Conference. Boys’ Basketball 207 HOCKEY Park Opponent 1 i 3 Apple Valley Holy Angels St. Cloud i 4 6 2 Edina 3 2 Cooper 1 3 Minnetonka 6 2 Richfield 1 3 Eden Prairie 4 0 Hopkins 4 3 Southwest 0 2 Wayzata 3 1 Edina 3 1 Cooper 3 4 Orono 3 1 Minnetonka 7 2 Richfield 7 3 Eden Prairie 1 3 Hopkins 4 3 Wayzata 4 Defenseman Nick Meyer makes a clean break away to get to the opponent's side of the rink. Meyer hopes he will score. Turn around for Park Success had been a struggle, a long time coming, for the Park hockey team. Last year the team had a 4-15-1 record and didn't win a single conference game. This year, however, was a different story for the team. The team's record was 6-13-1 overall and 3-11 in the Lake Blue conference. Four of the nine conference losses were by only one goal. The hockey team had struggled so much, in fact, that Pat Caldwell's game winning goal against Cooper handed the Orioles their first conference win in six years. Another illustration of Park's good year was winning the St. Louis Park Holiday tournament. Then, when the Orioles beat Richfield 2-1 January 10th, it marked the first time in ten years that St. Louis Park had won two conference games. What turned the program around? First of all, we had a lot of good kids, said Bill Quinn, head hockey coach for the past four years. On top of that, we had super leaders on the team. This year 40 students tried out, and it was the first time they were able to fill both J.V. and Varsity teams completely. This made the quality of the Varsity team better since the players didn't have to play two games a night. Basically, it helped the team physically. Another asset for the team was the number of returning players, including 13 letter winners. In addition, most of them had been playing hockey together since they were quite young. In other words, there was not only quantity, but quality too. An important ingredient for a successful sports team was the friendship of the players. Senior tri-captains Curt Knudson, Sean McGinty, and Tony Roe made sure the team was pulling in the same direction. Last year the team had hardly any unity and that obviously didn’t help our record much, said McGinty. Knudson pointed out, Without the team unity we had this year, we would not have achieved the good record we did. Another ingredient of the Orioles' success was how the team prepared for games. David Hreno, junior, stated, We try to get psyched, but we don't try to psych out. An example of this was when members of the team wore the Edina hockey hats when they played Edina. The hats stood for a goal the team wanted to achieve. Nick Meyer, senior, said, Edina has a winning tradition and we needed to start a tradition of winning too. The team hoped it would continue on. HOCKEY: Front Row: Curt Knudson, capt.; Keith Vandamn, coach; Tony Roe, capt.; Bill Quinn, coach; Sean McGinty, capt.; Steve Cornelius, coach; |on Lewis, Row 2: Tom Thurston, mgr.; Jeff Wigren, Dave Schroeder, Tim Donahue, Pat Caldwell, Nick Meyer, Craig Dominise, Jay Dworsky, Toby Boyum, Row 3: Bob Evers, David Hreno, Ed Olson, Tim Hawkinson, Jim Holtz, Brad Johnson. 208 Hockey TI -2-1-4 what Ho you think those boards are for? check 'em check 'em. puck, glances behind and notices a very fast Edina player skating up ■ 5-6-7-8 who do you think is really great? the Orioles, the Orioles! behind him. H-o-c-k-e-y P-a-r-k, slap it to 'em, slap it to 'em. Park's (Captain Tony Roe looks for a teammate to be open so he can pass the okay!! ■ Swish! Jeff Dearmin makes a break with the I hockey puck. The second he turns around, he I has two opposing players cornering him. Dearmin is forced to make a move and passes the puck to escape the sticky situation he was put in to help out Park. I Brad lohnson makes a dash with the puck to try to score a goal. The opposing players furiously chase him in order to regain control of the puck. This aggressive move by Johnson was helpful, but Park ended up losing to Minnetonka 7-2. Hockey 209 The ninth grade football team played very respectably, ending the season with four wins, two losses and one tie. Continued improvement by this group of boys, makes Park's football future look bright. — Randy Russett 19th GRADf FOOTBALL I rant Row: T. VundenbefR. C. leuder. I. Sundbcr . M Hummer. 8 KrniU, N P«. I Ottum Row 2: K Totk. D Vow. M r. Rudd,. Couth, Ruwtt. Couch; I MuwopUl. 0 CwA thunk. Row J: S Medinu. M Sutton. 8 Wettrum. I Puulnock. C. Munbetk. A. Minor, K. f ulnett Row 4; S. Robb. $. Chmtuntm.) Bebtrr. T. Maturity, P. lurton. R McKinty, T. Stone. 8 Oodd We had a very unusual season. Three of our sophomore boys started for the varsity team. This would maybe devastate most teams, but they stuck and worked very hard. They are looking forward for next year when they can join their other three teammates and work together as one large group, the varsity team. — Jerald Nystuen ISOPHOMORf FOOTBALL: Front Row: Vyttuen. Couth C Stole. | Vurwood. P. Cummviev D Vow. Mur Row J: S Crdf-thy Cokhtirn. A Could. C. Frey, T. Duvit, D Dufor. C. Otvurwvi. M C RKhmond. 8. WuMermun. D. (Union, S Hibt. C. Koennft 8 Kute. | Drtinvki. Couth; |. Mowoplit. M r, Row 2:C. loppnorv K Doruld, I Prteooo. O Wuherv Ruddle. 8 Teootf. | Kim mood. (, Sthuttr . I Muttel S We may not have had a lot of wins, but we had more spirit, more enthusiasm and more fun than all the rest of the teams rolled into one. — Betty Vogt IJ.V. GIRLS' TENNIS: Front Row, K. Goldblatt, H. MacMillian. Row 2: B. Vogt, Coach; I. Maiscl. D. MacMilltan, V. Beugen, K. Olson, H. Haeg, A. Odessky, K. Newhouse, K. Felles, L. Culford. 210 Team Sport Photos 19th GRADE SOCCER: Front Row: D. licterman, D. Hawkinson Row 2: Mario, Coach; B Ash, N. Sellno. B. Lingberg, D. Cooper, L. Stimac, C. Evers, Casey, E. Rogers, A. Nitler, B. Bart ness, D. Haden, T. Hartman, J. Waiarty, G. Benit, K. Rehpol, B. P. Stolz, R. Anderson, D. Fox, C. Nelson. It didn't always seem fair because we played teams with older players and we got beat every game except against Edina. — Russ Anderson IJ.V. BOYS' SOCCER: Front Row: J. Licterman, B. Albers, T. North, H. Lorenzl, B. Dunham, M. Hughs. Row 2: H. Shams, Coach; S. Ahn. R Youngberg, T. Heydt, N. Davis, P. Caldwell, G. Shaffer, M. Dooley. Row 3: J. Hart,). Gaffney, D. Rassmussen, M. Green. M. Phelps, M. Mayer, B. Stone. I am pleased by the performance by the individuals on our soccer team. I think they learned a lot during the season, and I see a good future in the St. Louis Park soccer program. — Hassan Shams I |.V. GINS'SOCCtlfc front Row :K Picker . I Roller. I. Skelton. M. Murdock, K Petliford. S Aurruon. K Zihn. K Rcifdon. I Seim. I GoMbrrfcK Kofcvjhky, S. Bourdcuu, A Slrom Row M Keeley, I Comb . 8 p kem.j. 8|Cfk. I. Rutledge, C. Morn . A Schmidlbioer. L KeiRor, |. jcock, I Beemiv B fUrugen Rowi:| Serndt, CoMh. I «-rwiu. Av CoocfcK.Curk. I. lUyden. D Dummrr. 8. wden. I Muller, O UtDonjidlSt .i Arvteooo. M 1 nyo, M r:T h. Mgr: A Goldberg Mgr The seniors played with merit; it is on to the Metrodome next year. — Eugene Berndt Team Sport Photos 211 The day we played Edina, we all heard Edina had said that St. Louis Park was just another team to beat. The game ended and the outcome was we had won. It felt really good to beat Edina after those comments. — Rita Gerhardson JV VOLLEYBALL: Front Row: T. Kothenbeutel, S. Kieselhorst, A. Berchem, R. Gerhardson, T. I Mickclson, S. E. Oberts, L. Shaw, Row 2: J. Chermack, L. VanEaten, coach. I felt B-squad volleyball was a great experience. It gave me the chance to learn and to play the game of volleyball. I felt it prepared me for either junior varsity or varsity volleyball next year. — Sarah Baskin IB SQUAD: VOLLEYBALL: Front Row: R. Byers, E. D. Friauf, K. Reilly, C. Man , L. Stolp, T. Sherman, Erickson, J. Rice, L. Seek, K. Domonise, J. Long, A. S. Baskin, K. Her. McElderry, J. Bruber. Row 2: F. Swenson, coach; The girls' basketball program has been strong for a few years now and it is really great to be associated with the program. I also feel that junior varsity really prepares us for varsity. The coaching is excellent! — Anne Mclnerney I IV GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Front Row: J. M. Henricksen, B. Gordon, D. Hop, M. Skaug. M. Anderson, W. Krupp, K. Sheehan, S. Bierk, A, Stoneking. Mclnerney, J. Aarsvold. Row 2: D. Wold, coach; R. 212 Team Sport Photos IB SQUAD GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Front Row: L Skelton, L. Shaw, J. Aarsvold, K. Domonise, L. R. Stimac, R. Reardon, L. Schuetz, J. M. Anderson, L. Roller. Row 2: J. Heuer, C. Morris, K. Jorgensen, D. McDonald. R. Gerhardson, J. Vanyo,). Peacock, S. E. Oberts. Row 3:C. Peterka, coach: L. K. Stimac, B. Motzko, D. Dummer, B. Gordon, R. Henricksen, S. Bjerk, T. Neuman, K. Jacobs, mgr. Our season had its ups and downs but, most important we had fun. Every game gave us something to look forward to and everyone got a chance to play. I think next season we will be awesome. Krista Jorgensen I FRESHMEN BOYS' BASKETBALL: Front Row: J. Goldstrand, C. Martinson. Row 2: V. Lewis, coach; Lovrencevic, E. Rubenis, A. A. Johnson, D. K. Tock, L. Fogel, J. Paulnock, S. Eckers, A. Minor, Cruikshank, P. Ledeboer, R. A. Anderson, L. E. S. S. Oberts, T. Mclnerney. The highlight of my season was the Richfield game. We came from behind and won in an exciting overtime. I felt very proud to be on the team that day. — Louis Fogel I JV HOCKEY: Front Row: P. Olson, C. Sandberg, B. McMahon, coach; T. Boyum, W. Walland, coach; G. Townsend, G. Eull. Row 2: T. Gale, S. Welch, S. Rasmussen, J. Lynum, J. Hart, R. Simon, M. Ornstein, J. Loeffler, R. Ostendorf, B. Claflin, S. Backlund. Row 3: G. Schaefer, D. Jones, J. Gaffney. C. A. Frey, C. Ankney, R. Rumsch. Hockey is definitely the most exciting sport to play. The fights and constant movement make it an excellent spectator sport too. I love the game and can't wait for next years' season. — Greg Townsend Team Sport Photo 213 I It's the end of the second period and the hockey team is complaining. Their water bottles are empty, so Tom Thurston is sent to the drinking fountain to refill them once again. . PARK ORIOLE'S FAIL AND WINTER Anderson,). Vanyo, Row 2: K. I SPORT MANACERS: Front Row: T. Ruddle, C. Jacobs, S. Drysdale, D. | Thurston, T. Gale, T. Stodola, J. K. Voss, C. Skorheim. I The basketball game is moving fast are necessary so a good record of and it's up to Craig Skorheim to keep each player's performance can be up with the pace. Accurate statistics kept. Another day, another game. In preparation for that night's event, Scott Drysdale makes sure that all the uniforms for the basketball team are in order, clean and ready to be distributed to the players. 214 Sports Feature I Girls' basketball team managers, Monica Sage and Julie Anderson, get drawn while Anderson takes her attention from the game to check out the into the excitement of the game as they observe the intense play by the Orioles. Sage smiles as she gets ready to record another two points for Park score. scoreboard to make sure the Orioles are awarded their well deserved On the sidelines I Matt Katz, along with members of the Park football team, watches the game intently. It is necessary for Katz to be alert at all times during the game so as not to miss any statistics mat must be noted. Managers 215 When we played the game against Minnetonka, we all thought we had a good chance of losing. To our surprise, we came out and played our hardest and won. We were so up after that game it was incredible! — Chris Richmond A SOPHOMORE BOYS' BASKETBALL: Front Row: D. Morgan, coach. Row 2:T. Parker, B. Wasserman, I Voss, mgr.; C. W. Jacobs, mgr.; D. Holland, C. C. Richmond, J. Sell, K. Heggestad, H. Steege, S. Labelle, M. Gears, S. Drysdale, mgr.; M. Mayer, B. Hjlsf, T. Myers, 8. Badness. McCashin, D. Thurston, T. Lottos. A. Hanson, T. ALL CONFERENCE Girls' Basketball Kathy Blair Derek Beyer Ellen Hanson Gymnastics Sue Brynteson Erica Babula Hockey Boys' Basketball Curt Knudsen Matt Parington David Peterson Boys' Swimming Honorable Mention Ted Permuth Jason Thalberg ALL-CONFERENCE Cross Country Football Kim Woessner Rob Divinski Sue Brynteson Jason Thalberg Traci Neuman Tricia Storm Girls' Swimming Brad Yellen Deanne Hop Penny Permuth Boys' Soccer Eric Dull Volleyball Heather Thomas Girls' Soccer Emily Morgan Girls' Tennis Jessica Goldman I Junior Varsity team members gang tackle one of the Minnesota Skippers running Chris Johnson. The Junior Varsity team escaped a losing season by winning their backs. The game resulted in a St. Louis Park victory. I didn't think we would be last game. They went from 3-4 to 4-4. Their last game against Hopkins was an able to pull it off, but our defense played an awesome game and we won, said overtime victory. 216 |.V. Sports I Strategic Talks... Reykjavik, Iceland, is Reagan and Soviet Premier Mikhail the setting for a summit where Ronald Gorbachev discuss arms control. A Century of Our Lady ... New York the restoration and one-hundred year City hosts a grand celebration to honor anniversary of the Statue of I iberty. The year affected all OT us. It reflected our world and fads, but most of all, it came and went with style. (Victorious ... The New York Mets' 8 5 win over Boston gives them the World Series. Mini-Mjg 217 Chernobyl • Hands Across America • America's Cup • Condoms • Drug testing • TV Evangelists • Ivan Boesky • Smoke-free generation � AIDS� Puerto Rico hotel fire • Halley's Comet Farm-Aid • Apartheid • New tax laws • Hostages in Lebanon ‘Terrorism in Turkey • New W-4 form • Hard Rock Cafe • Northwest-Republic merger Tip O'Neill retires • 65 MPH Speed limit • Spies Spies Spies Secret Sales... I Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North is accused of arms sales to Iran and sending the profits to Contra rebels in Nicaragua. Dry Spell Wilts More Than Spirits... dry spell on record. Crops were Southeastern farmers endure the worst destroyed and many farms near ruin. 218 Mini-Mag I No more War... Demonstrators live at Lafayette Park near the White House._____________________________ I Protestors... use music and signs to relay their peaceful message. I Cracking Up... A refined, smokable form of cocaine is becoming dangerously common. A And He's Out... Under pressure, I Don Reagan resigns as White House Chief of Staff. 4 And the Winner Is ... Time magazine's “Man of the Year is a woman — Corazon Aquino, triumphant Philippine president. A I Toxic Gases... Lake Nios, Cameroon, kills all life. I lust Super ... Superbowl glory goes to the New York Giants, who beat Denver 39-20. Kate Smith Benny James Ted Knight Cary Grant Goodman Cagney Late greats William Schroeder • Rick Nelson • V. C. Andrews •Elsa Lanchester Ray Bolger Andy Warhol • Liberace • David Susskind • Averell Harriman • Georgia O'Keefe • Harold MacMillan • L. Ron Hubbard • Hyman Rickover Duchess of Windsor • Alan Jav Lerner • Marlin Perkins • Hank Greenberg • Len Bias • Buddy Rich • Maria Von Trapp Mini-Mag 219 Taiwan flu • Pipeline explosions • Garrison Keillor • Guardian Angels • Mary Lund •Third term for Perpich • Knollwood expansion • Roberta Block • Mild winter-Seat belts • Miss SLP • Endotronics • Hands Across the Twin Cities • New Target store • In memory, Kristine Bennis July 7,1971-September 1, 1986 I Facelift... The Lake Harriet Bandshell gets a new look for summer '86. I Clowning Around ... In celebration of among the many events. This was the Park's Centennial, a city-wide parade is first parade since 1972. I Bridging the Cap ... The long-awaited 36th bridge over Highway 100 opens. 220 Mini-Mag Look at Those Feet... Roaming the halls, many shoe styles are visible. Banana Clips... A new flavor for the pony tail. 4 Compact Discs I... A new listening leasure with a P! bi ig price tag. ► Jolt... The I new remedy for the all-nighter. Max Heaaroom • Metallic Mioes • Top Gun • Fergie bows Vanna White • Leather jackets • Bagels and cream cheese • Fitness • Platoon • Mini-burgers • Amerika • Byerly's • Pop tabs • Denim mini-skirts • Oprah Winfrey Stand by Me Tne Jets • I Coke vs. Pepsi... With machines and clothing, Becca Starr and Ted Bestler get lost in the pop-dominated (or is it soda?) world. I Baby on Board ... Take-offs of the original appear in rear windows. Mini Mag 221 Echowan 1987 There's no such thing as typical. That was the conclusion we reached after interviews and surveys we conducted at the start of the year. Our school is one of many cultures, ideas, and actions. The Echowan staff tried to find a Park Style but discovered that it is what we make it. Each individual and every style is needed to describe Park Style. While we were trying to capture the memories many were being made as well. We all remember those first days when no one knew their heads from their toes, including the editors. We remember the weeks spent trying to find a day without rain to take the senior class picture. We remember wearing the sweatshirts every day for a week, pushing to sell 20 books apiece. We remember the day Proex lost the negatives of the Sno-Daze Dance. Echowan continued on page 224. A Heidi Formo rests while waiting for a typewriter. A Christy Danover looks for scratched negatives. A Chris Kosel searches for a photo idea. A Rick Burnstein ponders a caption idea. A Scott lindberg checks the print in the developer. A Ellen Hanson grins because her headline fits. A Lesley Hayden waits patiently for her prints to dry. 222 Closing ▲ David Eznlov relaxes. He is the first one done. A Susan Gannon smiles as she completes her copy. A Dawn Maidment checks photo assignments. A |ulie Kolter wants to know if her photos are OK. A Kim Goldblatt laughs at a silly caption. A Michelle Rosenberg talks to Cliff. A Editors C. Rossin. B. Bronsticn, S. Warner, J. Ludke, C. Schottenbauer and L Bestler discuss a layout. A Patti Noren makes use of the computers in 317. Anne Hutchinson. A Karin Newhouse, Andrea Resnick, MegStoneking. (ill Oietsky, and Faith McGown. A Peggy Libra. Closing 223 A Candy Rossin, Jay Ludke, and Barb Bronstien. A Steve Berkwitz puzzles over copy changes. Echowan cont. I want to thank Barb, Candy, Jay, Laura and Sharon for those late nights, the jokes, the elevator music and the all around crazy times. I want to thank the staff for their great ideas and for making this book what it is. They put up with disorganization and late decisions, but most of all they kept their spirits high when told to do it over. More important than making memories in 313 was recording them. I only hope that this book will always trigger good memories of 1987. Panovw. M. Wjfcf. Row J:C. Ro� un. C Kowt. B BfonMwn K. Nrwt cnnr, C S bo� 1enU u«. S- Cannon. H. formo. D l rdov. M Rownbrrft. M Ston«Sjr R, M Kfttfcl ICHOWAN: I root Row: I. Ha kn. J. ludkr. I. I Htmon. f AkCown. I CHcnky. Row 2: S. BofSw.1 . P. Norm. A Mvtrhimon. A R«nwS. K CoWbUtt. T Kothonboulcl, P. libra. C A Tawm Kothenbeutel struggles with her story. A Chris Schottenbauer and Robyn Tillotson. A Matt Kraska is startled to find the photo won’t fit. 224 Closing Advertising. With it we are not only able to introduce products and services to potential buyers, but we were able to provide added color and features for the yearbook. Many of the following advertisers contributed to Park's unique style and they hope to continue to do so in the future. Please support our advertisers. i Congratulations Class of 1987 and Echowan Staff RLR RICE LAKE RETREADING SERVICE, INC. Home Office 1410 South Main Street Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868 Telephone (715) 234-3111 (Cooper L TIRES A Twin Cities Division 1532-93rd Lane N.E. Blaine. 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MN 55331 Storekeepers JACKIE or SUE Cau. 474-1600 e,a of luck BROOKSIDE DRUG STORE 6001 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD ST. LOUIS PARK, MN 55416 226 Advertising Teaming up for a Top Grade Look anjrithc Park 4428 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD SI LOUS PARK 55416 922-2472 FORTY—FOUR THRTV EXGELSOR BLVD, MPLS, MM 55416 (612)326-0093 Because We Value St. Louis Park High Clientele We Are Offering Student Discounts! 10 % Off Tanning Packages $ 10.00 Off A Perm — $ 3.00 Off A Haircut The B’nai B’rith Youth Organization Congratulates The Graduating Seniors “li’s Fashionable to be in BBYO” Compliments of: Park Tavern Lounge and Lanes 3401 Louisiana St. Louis Park, MN 55426 929-6810 0 rv rmg to Tvno C t� � � nd KM SotXXtrt - W s S rv « W y GLENR SE FLORAL GIFT SHOPS HOPKINS MINNETONKA (OLEN LAKE) 8M3SM .W 933-7243 W5T W 14705 E caHto 55343 55345 BUSINESS OFFICE 936-4302 Protssaonai W«d Wg Consultant l« Ro a Full Service Florist: Proms. Homecoming. Graduations The Technology Store Radio hack 5312 Excelsior Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416 920-1002 Congratulates the Class of '87 Boom Boxes • Stereos • Speakers • Telephones To Fit Your Needs and Personalities Advertising Congratulations “KING OF PIZZA SINCE 1957 320 W. Lake Street Louis Park 55426 929-0770 6325 MINNETONKA UVD. ST. lOUIS PARK _______ 929 0095 j'middleton M00 ftvo S« Ww'iM MNM416 Please tall for appointment 926-2869 OU •' TWer--- Mp.j . • MuQS . a y eo ' ’ . vjeuOY ' - rr TT_ A i • Decov AC Vi vOinamen $ • V Aginnesota co memories New Minnesota str e« • Ca e wn rts teddy' iWoiViOirt • W V ;0' st-$ ' rtS • M f % • loons • $W • Coast© • luve oeapp e • Svjeal , • Minnesota NotV =jn3ats • Decors V us • Otnamen s • l r’ w Ca s Coa$ft r,. _ 'w aW noeapp Z2! irvL� v« V-tonr TT i' '■ .. mi— Vo onpQn us • Ok F sY N w M nesota Store Minnesota gifts and stocking stutters. More than just a souvenir store. owned and operated bys aavld Johnson Class of 1963 |1rri- 4 |n ° VJ?Ss C00' 11 0tr Bools • W nneopp e ' a Nofcou • VNWdtoce • fish tSSSdueo ‘ °e . ■necovs VSh rts Mugs . toe —nn nPQ aCfe. voom • butted An uv Advertising 228 Teachers and Students (age 18 +) Work For Kelly This Summer! Clerical • Light Industrial • Secretarial Marketing • Word Processing • Personal Computer Call now for an appointment: Ridgedale 546-3433 Minneapolis 339-7154 The “Kelly Girl” People KLLM SERVICES Graduation Memories Hallmark photo albums ate the perfect way to save treasured photos A great gift, toot S10.00 e «• •«� cm «i SSA+SfuGtK Aif SPA oft S' CxcelsKxBtaJ St Uhms Park. MN 56416 LrLLLzLrLl LL1V WILij LiUU Lulli Sizzling fashions for sharp young women arriving daily from N.Y., Paris, and L.A. at... 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Columbia Heights, MN 55421 571-2265 84 S. 6th Street 1916 Second Ave. Suite 630 Anoka, MN 55303 Minneapolis, MN 55402 421-4553 333-1114 ) M-F 10-9 pm , V . Sat. 10-6 pm Sun. 12-5 pm ob cx y Equal ONE OF A KIND PIZZA. INC. OppOrtUflitV Knollwood Mall . 8332 Highway 7 Employer St. Louis Park. MN 55426 r 9 (812) 933-7148 verGreene Jeweler Looking Great '87 Congratulations from avantL Knollwood Mall KNOUUJOOO MALI KNOLLWOOD MALL 938-0551 933-5767 with hair services 8002 Highway 7 St. Louis Park, MN 55426 2 oz. bottle of Shaper or Shpritz Forte by Sebastion Advertising 231 The following messages to seniors were purchased by their parents. This support made possible features that enhance the quality of the yearbook. Thank you, parents. You’ve got style! Congratulations, Jay Ludkc. We’re proud of you! Love Mom and Dad Our Best Wishes to the Class of'87. The Rosenberg Family Good going Tody Dody and Mary (Lou) From Skinhead, two ton Bum and Mom and Dad Congratulations, Lisa Evans and the Class of 1987. Love Mom and Dad Good Luck to the Class of'87. Roger and Theresa Redcpcnning Congrats, Tom Hiclsbcrg. You made me very proud. Love Mom Congratulations Julie and The Classy Class of'87. The Kelly Family Best Wishes Todd Hcydt and to all of your friends!! Mom Paul — You're A+ with us! Love, Mom, Dad and Chris Congratulations 1987 Honored Queen, Bethel 41 Patricia Norcn. Love Mom and Dad Congratulations, Shane Solberg and the Class of'87. Love Mom and Dad Best Wishes — Robert Kalman — and — the Class of'87! The Kalman Family GO FOR IT!! Josh Franz and the Class of'87. Clark and Ellen Griswold Wishing a wonderful future to Sara and The Class of '87. Love Mom and Dad Thank you. Laurie for being the person that you are. Love, Mom and Dad Kathy and her Class of '87, Congrats! May all your dreams come true. Mom and Paul Julie G. Keep smiling always — We’re all very proud of you. Scott, Caren, Mum and Dad Congratulations, Kim Johnston and the Class of'87. Love Mom and Dad Mary, Congratulations on many successes! We love you. Mom, Dad and Richard Congratulations, Robyn. Thanks for being such a neat daughter. Love. Mom and Dad Dawn, You’re the Joy in our lives — We love you. Mom and Dad Congratulations, Kim! We love you — Mom, Dad, Dan, Rob, Terri and Jon Kathie — You kept your promise CONGRATS — I am very Happy and Proud of You. Love Mom Good Luck Michelle and Class of'87. Goodbye SLP, Hello UMD. Joe and Mary Gionct Kelli O. and her friends in the Class of'87, you’re just super. Love Jerry and Ana Congrats Krissy, I’m so proud of you! You’re on your way. Love Always, Mom Sheri: You’ve had an incredible 4 yrs. We’re so proud of you. Luv Mom, Dad and Jason Congrats Lisa Olson, good luck at Gustavus. Mom, Dad and Bryce Heidi — Remember yesterday, seek tomorrow, keep up the good work! Mom and Dad The Class of’87: A great group of people! Chris Fisher’s Family Congrats Brenda and the Class of’87 from Mom, Dad and your 3rd birthday present Lesley — We love you with all our heart and are very proud of you. Mom and Todd XXOO Loydene, Congrats. We love you and God Bless you. Love in Christ, Dad and Mom Congratulations and the best of luck Dywane! Love Mom, Dad and Juliet Schumacher Adam in ’87 Mike in ’62. Congrats, SLP graduates. Best of luck to you. The Kapels Kenny, Best Luck in Everything you do. Love, Dad, Mom, 232 Advertising Bob, Chad, Jason Andrea — Sweet — Special — What a find! 3 cheers for our 1 of a kind. Luv The Resnicks CONGRATS Megan Hunt! We’re Proud of you! Love you — Mom, Leigh, Pam and Benji LISA We love you. Congrats to a Very Special Girl and the Class of'87. The Colfords Moose — May your skis always follow you down the mountains. Mom and The Old Man Beab, Congrats, We made it. Thanks for all the memories. Love Mom and Dad Good luck Pat and the Class of’87. Mom and Dad You’re the greatest, “Juj!” Love Mom “Bonne chance Copy Editor Barb and Class of’87. Reva and Jerry Bronstien To Lynnal Hawkinson, the best of everything. Love your family Congratulations Chris Glashan. Love Mom and Dad Congratulations “Goober” you ‘done good.’ Love Mom and Bill Matt: May the road rise to meet you and the wind be always at your back! XXXOOO Laura, Good Luck in your Artistic future. Love, Dad, Ted, Shag and Cims Good Luck CRAIG! The future is Yours. We love you. Mom, Dad and Kari LOVE is another word for LISA, Congratulations, Love Mom, Dad, Misty and Mokey ANNE J., Thanks for being you. Love ya, Mom and Dad Dot and her friends. Thanks for the fun! Love, Linnah and Lou Schoen Candy — Congratulations! The world is out there — MOVE IT! Luv Mom, Sandy and Randy Congrats Jeffy and Class of’87. You did it your way and you did it so fine! Lin-Din Congrats Esther and the Class of’87. Good luck to you all. The Kravitz’s Chris — Best wishes and all our love! Mom, Dad and Janine Ellen Good Luck to you and the Class of’87. You’ll be missed. Love The Hansons Good Luck Mike and the Class of’87 — Bob, Jackie, Judic, Rick, DccDcc, Kara Hughes Congratulations Jill on a job well done. Love, Mom, Dad, Mary, Troy and Gabe Congrats Aimee You did it! Now you can do anything. Love ya Mom, Jenny, Mike Tony — The wind is beneath your wings. Soar like an eagle. Love Mom and Dad Congratulations and good luck, Kristi Z. and the class of ’87. Love, Mom and Dad Miss Moo, Best of everything, because you are the Best there is! Dad and Tutu Michelle L. Congrats Angel I’m proud of you. May your future be blessed. Mom To Darren and the great class of’87, a big K.Q. congrats! Yo’mama Congratulations Christine and the Class of’87. Love, Mom and Dad Gina, You’ve always made us proud! Best of luck! Love, Mom, Dick and Ben Congratulations Susan. You have made us so proud! Love, Mom and Dad Heidi, Congrats! You can achieve anything you want - Go for it! Mom and Dad Chris K. May your life be filled with peace and happiness. Love, your family Our best wishes to Donnie Lee Larsen and the class of’87. Love, Dad, Mom and Lori To Marni Ncmer: Much Success and Happiness After Graduation. Mom and Dad Stef. Go get ’em at MSOE! We Love You! Mom and Dad Parent Style 233 What makes Park unique? a ln open campus makes students feel like teachers trust and respect them more.” — Lisa Andres Aaron, Charles A. 69 Aarsvold, Joy K. 117, 198, 199, 212, 213 Abramovitz, Michelle A. 105 Academic Division 140-141 Activity Division 12-13 Activitiy Feature 40-41 Ackley, Jarret P. 105 Addington, Carol 177 Addy, Jonathan Samuel Administration 172-173 Advertising 225-231 AFDA 29 Affias, Sara A. 117 Ahn, Jung Wood 69 Ahn, S. 211 Akins, Dawn Christine 22, 117 Albers, BradleyJ. 104, 105 Albrecht, Rosemarie E. 105 Alderson, Beth Ann 117 Aides, Billie 105 Alexander, Evangeline Katrina 117 Allen, Andrea 117 Allen, Jean 150 Allen, Ron 142 Alt, Peter William 105 Amid, Naama Amundson, Matthew L. 105,192 Anderson, Alissa A. 105 Anderson, Anthony C. 105, 117 Anderson, Anthony Dave 113 Anderson, Bjorn 117 Anderson, Danielle Jeanne 59, 69 Anderson, Darren L. 105 Anderson, David J. 27, 69 Anderson, Dean C. 105 Anderson, Debris 170 Anderson, Jayson D. 105, 192 Anderson, Jill M. 38, 129, 166, 198, 199, 205,212,213 Anderson, Joel 174 Anderson, Julie K. 117, 198, 205, 211,214,215 Anderson, Mark A. Anderson, Mattahew L. 17, 22, 27, 28, 69, 196, 197 Anderson, RobbC. 70 Anderson, Robert 140, 146 Anderson, Roger 168 Anderson, Russell A. 129, 211,213 Anderson, Shelly L. 117 Anderson, Steven C. 31, 38, 105 Andrada, Belen 174 Andres, Lisa 38, 129 Andrist, Barry M. 106 Angier, Michelle A. 42, 63, 239 Ankney, Charles J. 213 Armstrong, Brad L. 33, 38, 39, 117, 157 Arndt, Angela Jo 117 Arndt, Jodell Lea 129 Arndt, Rennee Marie Arnold, Natalie E. 70 Arnold, Troy W. Arseneau, C. 129 Art 146-147 Ash, Matthew E. 106 Ash, Robert 117,214 Askanass, Cheryl B. Athey, Donald D. 106, 192 Aumann, Julie 129 Aumann, S. 211 Austad, Heidi 22, 70, 96 Austad, Sean M. 26,117, 180 Azine, Laurie S. 54, 106 Basically I like the excellent Synchronized Swimming program. Bjerke, Kimberly E. 129 Black, Jonathan E. 39 Blackmore, Molly S. 38, 39, 106, 158, 202, 203 Blair, Kathleen R. 17, 71, 200, 201, 204, 205 Bloom, Nicole M. 57, 129,132 Blouin, Christopher R. 118 Blumberg, Barbara S. 38, 129 Blumberg, Julie B. 35, 38, 119 Blumenthal, Jason S. 39, 106 Bodin, Wes 45, 142 Bohnsack, Marion 142, 143 — Debbie Berland Babula, Erica D. 54, 106, 186 Backdahl, Todd A. 117 Backes, Paul A. 39, 70 Backlund, Meri Ellen Backlund, Scott D. 117, 213 Badhwa, Munishrie 70 Badhwa, Naomi P. 117 Badhwa, Radhika B. 70 Bahdwa, Rajmattie Bagwell, Karin N. 51, 117, 182, 186 Bagwell, Ross E. 39, 70 Bailey, Scott Alan 70 Bakeberg, Shawn H. 117 Bakeberg, Tod W. 70 Bank, Deborah P, 70 Bannick, Laurie M. 17, 24, 29, 70, 202, 205 Banwell, Maddie 177 Bar-Cohen, Barak 29, 106, 196, 197 Barclay, Carrie A. 117 Bari, Daniel A. Bari, Jason Troy 207 Barnum, Christina L. 117 Barrett, Angela Lynn Bartholomew, Richard 163 Badness, BretC. 118, 211,216 Barton, Timothy 19, 38, 129, 180 Baskin, Sarah E. 58, 118, 212 Bassett, Julie 118 Bassett, Kristine K. 70 Batteen, Jennifer K. 56, 57, 106, 158 Bauer, Jason Robert 129 Bauer, Debbie 152, 153 Bauer, Paula Marie 106, 174 Baumann, Lisa M. 118, 182 Bearmon, Sara L. 3, 17, 22, 28, 70, 195 Bebler, Jason C. 25, 39,129, 210 Beha, Leslie Ann 14, 106 Behnke, Andrew P. 70, 74 Behnke, Dena M. 118 Belk, Lawrence 186 Bell, David E. 39,129 Bell, Eric 106 Beilin, Robert M. 129 Bengtson, Wayne 175 Benit, G. 211 Bennett, Adam R. 106 Bennett, Grant W. 129 Bennis, Laura L. 39, 106, 211 Benzaquen, Edit Ann 118 Berchem, Amy M. 118, 212 Berens, Jeffrey D. 53, 70 Berg, Keith A. 16, 192, 193, 207 Berger, Nancy L. 106 Berkwitz, Laurie L. 58, 129, 195 Berkwitz, Stephen C. 17, 27, 70, 78, 222,224 Berland, Brian S. 4, 27, 31, 38, 39, 70, 39 Berland, Deborah J. 118, 126,182 Berman, Bradley A. 118 Berman, Peter H. 26, 27, 30, 31,34, 38, 39,71,99 Berndt, Jennifer A. 27, 71, 198, 199 Berndt, Eugene 31,44, 166, 167, 198, 211 Bernstein, Cheryl M. 71 Bernstein, Susan M. 118 Berthe, Tammy 35, 118 Berthiaume, Tammy 118 Bestler, Laura L. 15, 22, 23, 27, 39, 54, 71, 78,223,224 Bestler, Ted A. 118, 221 Beugen, Traci M. 57,118 Beugen, Troy M. 17, 71 Beugen, Valerie Tia 129, 210 Beyer, Derek R. 118, 190 Bingham, Marjorie 142 Binning, Victoria A. 71 Biros, Daniel J. 18, 38, 39, 42, 58, 63, 106 Bishop, David 166 Bjerk, J. 211 Bjerk, Stephanie J. 118, 188, 189, 205,212,213 Bjerke, Brian C. 71 Bjerke, Kevin M. Boggie, Raymond R. 119 Boggie, Richard R. Boisvert, David A. 38, 106 Bom, Ken 142 Bonander, Dylan C. 129 Boone, Melinda Ann 106 Boone, Michelle C. Boone, Rodney J. 17, 72, 206, 207 Booth, Jason C. 119 Borenstein, Guy 106,180 Borgen, Jill A. 27, 42, 72, 103 Borgen, Troy M. 119 Borken, Aaron K. 106 Borken, Raleigh B. 72 Borth, Desiree D. 54, 72 Boss, Terry J. 129 Boss, TimothyJ. 106,107 Boswell, Wendy K. 106 Bottcher, Bethany A. Bottolene, Nichole E. 56, 129 Bouchier, Donald Joseph 119 Bouchier, Roberta Lee 106 Bourdeau, S. 211 Bowman, Bob 202, 203 Bowman, Eric D. 119 Boyd, Elizabeth 151 Boyd, Erik 138 Boyer, Patricia J. 106 Boys' Basketball 206-207 Boys' Cross Country 190-191 Boys' Soccer 196-197 Boys' Swimming 180-181 Boyum, Toby J. 208, 213 Brammer, Alison L. 119, 182 Bramson, Nancy L. 59, 72, 237 Bramwell, Shawn N. 39, 73 Bravinder, Lou Ann 119, 124, 182 Brehm, Jennifer 0.119 Brendon, Christine M. 106,108 Brendon, Patrick B. 73 Brengman, Cathy 177 Bresser, Dawn K. 129 Briggity, Jesse A. Brink, Angela L. 119 Brink, Christopher R. 130 Bristol, Bette Jane 38, 119 Brittan, Anne E. 38, 69, 73 Bronstien, Barbara F. 19, 23, 27, 38, 63, 73,222,223, 224 Brorsen, Christopher Allen 130 Brothers, Michael Marshall 130 Brothers, Molly Marie 119 Brottlund, Shawn C. 17, 73,192 Brown, Cheryl L. 27, 39, 73, 192 Brown, Joel A. Brown, Kari M. 119 Brown, Steven J. 39,130 Brozovich, Ray 144 Bruber, Jennifer J. 130, 212 Brudos, Sara Margaret 73 Bryant, Mai O. 42, 119 Brynteson, Susan R. 17, 73,184, 188, 204,205 Buchkosky, Mark J. 73 Buffalohead, Julie A. 130 Buffington, Rachel S. 119 Bukstein, Scott 119 Burk, Matthew H. 39, 130 Burke, Kevin G. 73 Burnham, Christopher D. 130 Burnstein, Richard G. 22,45, 106, 222 Burstein, Steven M. 15, 17, 27, 60, 73 Business Education 170 Busklein, HildeC. 106 I Eyeing her favorite, Beth Jakubic discovers that one call really does do it all. Chong, Michael Y. 73 Christensen, Craig). 39, 130 Christensen, G. 176 Christensen, Jon P. 106 Christensen, Laura L. 74 Christensen, Shane Allen 130 Christensen, Sloane A. 23, 74, 202, 203 Christiansen, Jodi B. 22, 119, 182, 183, 186 Christiansen, S. 210 Christoffer, Amberly L. 39, 74 Christopherson, Amy 130 Chrusciel, Angela H. Claflin, Blake 106, 213 Clark, Kirsten A. 58,130,211 Clark, Stephanie J. 53, 74 Clater, Rochelle T. Claymon, Thomas B. 95 Closing 222-224 Cluney, Jodee Marie 119 Cohen, Galit 106 Cole, Allison J. 56, 57, 130,174 Coleman, Jennifer C. 38,42, 48, 62, 63,106 Coleman, Tomkin 19, 28, 38, 63, 74 Colford, Lisa Ann 22, 75,210 Collier, Kristy C. 38,119 Colophon 240 Combs, John K. 75,211 Conway, Molly E. 54, 64, 130,132 Cook, Ari A. 106 Coombs, David H. 47,130 Coombs, Kern D. 22, 27, 47, 59, 60, 75, 198, 199 Cooper, Barbara 158 Cooper, Jennifer A. 119 Cooper, Rodney 130 Cornilius, Steve 208 Corrigan, Elizaeth A. 119 Coulter,-Michael H. 32, 33, 38 Covell, J. Michael 130 Cox, Christopher T. 119 Cox, Christopher J. Craig, Jeff 39, 106 Cram, Kelly L. 106 Crawford, Mary C. 75, 186 Cronk, Lana 106 Cronquist, Katie Jane 119 Cruikshank, Dennis J. 130, 210, 213 3lass: One of the many things we have at Park is incredible class. — Kent Carlotto Cahill, Art 141,142 Caldwell, Kelley M. 106 Caldwell, Patrick A. 73, 208, 211 Callahan, Sally 156 Campbell, Duncan 39,130 Campbell, Morgan 1.119 Card, Kyle L. 128, 130 Cardiff, Chad R. 38, 106 Carlisle, Chris A. 119,190 Carlock, Lisa Anette 119 Carlotto, Kent J. 37, 38,130 Carlson, Robert 175 Carney, Jason D. Carpenter, Keith D. 106,174, 207 Carpentier, Nicky A. Carruth, Kathy 150 Cartwright, Phillip 206, 207 Casey, Angela A. 73 Casey, Linda M. 34,119 Casey, Lisa Belinda Casey, Noel K. 119, 211 Cha, Ho Jin Cha, Hojoon 73 Chapek, Charles A. 119,180,182 Charles, Carolyn 149 Charles, Naomi M. 129 Charloff, Darren L. 73, 175 Chase, Thomas Edward II, 39 Chastain, Richard Douglas Cheerleading 54-55 Cheney, Kristine M. 130,134 Cheney, Robert L. 106 Chermack, Tracy M. 119, 123,212 Chess Club 48 Chhoun, Sokleng 73 Chlebecek, George 163 Choe, Dae Won 130 Chong, Jeffey Y. 119 Buttrey, Kari Lynn 106, 115 Buttrey, Patti Ann 119,198 Butts, Marjorie L. 56, 57, 130 Byer, Derek 180, 181 Byers, Rachel M. 39,130,212 234 Index Crusciel, Angie 38, 39 Cruze, Dawn M. 75 Cullen, Mary E. 119 Culp, Lisa M. 75 Cummings, Phillip E. 119, 210 Cummings, Sarah). 119,156, 182 Curry, Robert L. Cushman, Nichole J. 39, 130,182 Cytron, lospeh Aryeh 30, 119 L edication of Park teachers to the students makes us unique. — Nathan Davis Dack, Rickie L. 75 Dahle, Mary Kathleen 106 Dale, Heather). 20, 119, 126, 182 Daley, Angela N. 119 Daly, Cheryl 186 Daly, Karen L. 75 Daly, Susan M. 119 Dampier, Tonia M. 106 Dang, Nhu Tuyet 119, 142 Dang, Quyen Luong Dahn, Dai 130 Danielson, Todd W. 75 Danover, Christy )o 106, 222, 224 Dansinger, Josh L. 130 Dansinger, Paige L. Darmer, Sheryl D. 106 Dauer, Tom 49, 106 David, Aura 75 Davidman, Michelle H. 18,19, 22, 42,130 Davidson, Amy 16 Davis, Alison). 54, 106 Davis, Brian R. 119 Davis, Garth D. 75 Davis, Jodi L. 17, 25,28, 56, 57, 60, 106 Davis, Nathan T. 65, 75,211 Davis, P. |on 22,106,180 Davis, Tony P. 119, 210 Davison, Rachel L. 75 Day, Robert W. 27, 75,180, 181, 190 Dean, Steven). 39, 130 Dearmin, Jeffrey H. 106, 209 Debate 47 Deblock, Leslie A. 106 Debrobander, Karrie L. 17, 75 Deconcini, Joe Burton Dejarlais, Darnelle R. 75 Delp, Gerry 0.119 Delp, Jeffrey E. 130 Deme, Ausma M. 106, 182 Deming, Sharalyn V. 38, 39,106, 182 Deochan, Jankie 106 Derheim, Lonny Dean 119 Desarmeaux, Deborah Jean 130 Desarmeaux, Renee Lee 106 Desnick, Alan H. 107 Destache, Brian M. 119 Deterling, Curtis Dickhausen, Wendy D. 119 Dickinson, Kevin Lawrence 119 Divinski, John 210 Divinski, Robert M. 2,17, 27, 75, 179,185,192, 207 Dixon, Douglas J. 107 Dixon, Duwayne 75 Dixon, Joseph T. 17, 27, 30, 58,60, 76 Dixon, Timothy L. 3, 39, 65,119 Do, Kien Manh 31,107 Do, Liem D. 31 Dobson, Jarrod A. 52,107 Dockter, Eva 107 Dodd, Barry Milton 130, 210 Dodd, Karrie Lynn 130 Dolan, Margaret 158 Dots, Jennifer A. 56,57, 119 Dolton, Michael L. 76 Dominise, Craig T. 17, 76,137, 208, 212 Dominise, Kari L. 130, 213 Donahue, Timothy J. 17, 76, 208 Donald, William J. 119, 139, 210 Donlon, William J. Jr. 76 Dooley, M. 211 Dooloittle, Terry L. 107 Dorholt, Harry 176 Dortch, Patrina Monique 119 Doyle, Josette Celeste 107 Drakeford, Trina 119 Drysdale, Scott Daniel 207, 214, 216 Dubish, Jodi A. 119 Duda, Gary P. 130 Dueffert, Jacquelyn R. 107 Duenwold, Jennette 176 Dufour, David M. 119, 210 Dufour, Renne L. 76 Dull, Eric J. 17,27, 76, 184, 196 Dumas, Joseph G. 17, 27, 76, 180 Dummer, Denise L. 119, 198, 211, 213 Dunham, Bruce E. 54,107, 211 Durand, Amy C. 63,119 Durkop, Christina Dianne 120,153 Duthler, Steven F. 26, 38, 39, 42, 63,76 Dwire, Kari L. 76 Dworsky, Jay B. 76, 208 Everybody at Park has their own set of values and is respected as being individuals, not just one of the crowd. — Jean Evensen Easter, George 44, 129,144 Ebert, Deborah D. 107 Echo 60-61 Echowan 222,223,224 Eckers, Scott R. 39,130,213 Eder, Dorian Diedre 38,130 Egan, Robert C. 120 Eidem, David P. 76,146 Eidem, Paul G. Eklund, Cindy M. 39, 120 Ekstrand, Eric S. 120 Eldstrom, Angie Marie 107 Eldstrom, Michelle L. Elgin, Sharia Elizabeth 130 Ellingson, Michael E. 76 Elliot, Steve Harold Elliot, Teri L. 39,120 Ellison, Denise M. 120 Elmore, Matthew Anthony 107 Elnes, Lauralee 170 Emme, Carrie F. 39,130,186 Engelkes, Stacey L. 107 English 160-161 Erickson, Charlene A. 76 Erickson, Cynthia B. 54, 130, 132 Erickson, Erin M. 39, 40,130, 212 Erickson, Jessica A. 120 Erickson, Keith E. 107 Erickson, Laura A. 120 Erickson, Mark A. 39 Erickson, Michelle L. 69, 76 Erickson, Mitchel G. 64,105, 107, 207 Erickson, William 167 Ernst, Vonna K. 130 Ertel, Stacy L. 38, 39, 130 Esget, Nicole Marie ESL159 Estevez, Jim 176 Etienne, Ingrid Patricia 39, 130 Etienne, Liza Catherine 120 Ettedgui, Caryn S. 120 Eull, Grant A. 120, 213,235 Evans, Lisa R. 76 Evensen, Jean L. 59,107 Evers, Chad M. 39,130, 211 Evers, Kenneth C. 76 Everson, Lisa Gail 108 Eviota, Diomedes Vincent 120 Ezrilov, David S. 17, 27, 54, 76, 192, 223, 224 Fun activities and interesting classes make us one of a kind. — Kim Feltes Fahrendorff, Heather Kay Fall Play 18-19 Fatness, Kevin L. 39,130,210 Fannon, Stephen C. 77,178, 196 Faragher, Robyn L. 5, 77 Fasching, Steven L. Faus, Tasha M. 35, 57,130 Feldberg, Tanya 130 Feltes, Kimberly J. 18,19,27, 42, 43, 77,210 Ferrell, Laura K. 152,169 Fest, Marnie A. 108 Fetterley, Kimmie L. 108 Fields, Jill N. 108 Fields, Robert T. 39,130,180, 181 Finkelstein, Alan L. 4,27, 30, 31,38, 39,60, 77 Finnerud, Heidi A. 120 Fischbein, Amy B. 77 Fischer, Marne 39, 130, 186 Fischman, Tracy A. 58, 108,188 Fisher, Christopher James 22, 27, 28, 31,60,80, 196, 197 Fisk, Mark N. 80 Fiterman, Betsy 120 Fix, Patrick J. 17, 80 Flag Girls 38 Flanagen, B. 211 Flanigan, Molly E. 120,198 Flanigan, Stephen Michael 120 Flannery, John E. 80 Flynn, Rhonda L. 120 Fogel, Louis E. 130,213 Fogel-Canning, Pam 29, 174 Fokken, Stacy H. 108 Football 192-193 Forbes, Justine 21 Foreign Language 158 Formo, Heidi E. 17, 27, 54, 55, 78, 80, 222, 224 Forseth, Timothy J. Fortun, Chad M. 120 Fossum, Leah A. 130 Fox, S. Daniel 30, 33,120, 211 Fozo, Tammie N. 108 Fracassi, Alexander A. 108, 196 Frankie, Kimberley Lynn Frankie, Roy Michael 118 Frank, Jennifer L. 130, 195 Frank, Lisa K. 80 Franz, Amy Eileen 108 Franz, Joshua G. 68,80 Frazier, Lori L. 108 Frendenbrug, Kari 108 Fredenburg, Ross D. 108,192 Frederickson, Eric J. 118,120 Fredrickson, Julie A. 17, 120 Freeberg, Tonya Jean 80 Freedman, Ann E. 131 Freeman, Rosemary Freeman, Sarah Diane 131, 134 Freichels, MarkC. 168 Frerk, Phil 168, 200, 205 Freshman Section 128-137 Frey, Clayton E. 120, 210 Frey, Craig A. 20,120,213 Frey, Darcie A. 46,108 Friauf, Darla E. 39,120, 212 Friedman, Elisa D. 131 Friedman, Larry P. 120 Fries, Jay W. 81 Fries, Joel W. 39, 108 Friesen, Michael Lee 120 Frisch, Penny A. 131 Froelke, Robert J. Fruetel, Gregory G. 120 Furmansky, Jennifer S. 5, 34, 38, 39, 81 ross freshmen, grotesque sophomores, great juniors and gorgeous seniors. — Dave Goldenberg Gaffney, Jeffery W. 120,124, 211, 213 Gale, Michele M. 23,81, 90 Gale, Thomas W. 120, 213, 214 Galinson, Aaron L. 108 Gall, Lisa M. 81 Gallo, Wendy 158 Galvin, Mary E. 27, 29, 35, 38, 81 Gannon, Sally A. 29,60,109, 195, 201,205 Gannon, Susan E. 17, 27, 29, 54, 81, 195,223,224 Ganser, Elizabeth E. 131 Gantman, Nina B. 85 Gardner, Susan B. 109 Garelick, Joseph Stuart 109 Garrison, Sarah M. 109 Gears, Michael C. 7,120,216 Gelfman, Judith E. 120, 121 Genty, Pamala J. 109 Georgas, Zoe C. 120, 182 Gepner, Andrea Alisha 109 Gerhardson, Rita L. 131, 212, 213 Geschwind, Jason Shane 109 Giesen, Jim Gilbert, Daniel W. 120 Gilbert, Julie A. 38,109 Gilfillan, Chad 120 Gilster, Jason C. 27,81, 180,190, 191 Gingrich, John W. 120 Gionet, Michelle M. 81,202, 203 Girls' Basketball 204-205 - Girls' Cross Country 188-189 Girls' Soccer 198-199 Girls' Swimming 182-183 Girls' Tennis 194-195 Gislason, Dick 174 Gittelson, Richard J. 66, 109,170 Glashan, Christian M. 71,81 Glashan, Jason E. 105, 109 Glassman, Mark D. 109 Glaus, Lisa M. 81 Glaus, Michelle J. 22, 32, 120 Glidden, Scott M. 131 Gmitro, Aaron F. 120 Gniot, Debra S. 81 Goldberg, Andrea Lynn 39, 120, 198, 211 Goldblatt, Kim 81,210, 223, 224 Goldenberg, David Jay 109, 192 Goldlust, Peter J. 4, 27,60, 81 Goldman, Jessica L. 49,120, 195 Goldman, Julie M. 17, 29, 54, 81 Goldman, Wendy J. 131 Goldstein-Grendahl, Andrea Goldstein, Chad 120, 270 Goldstrand, Lee E. 131,213 Goldstrand, Lorna L. 39,42, 109 Goman. Brenda 38, 81 Goodman, Danielle Renee 54, 120 Goodsen, Heidi L. 120 Gordon, Barbara E. 131,205, 211, 212,213 Gose, Stephen A. 39, 131 Gould, Abbott J. 120, 210 Goulet, Lisa E. 81 Gram, Eric M. 109 Gravell, Mark A. Gravening, Anna M. Graves, Gerry 168 Graves, Raymond R. 109 Green, Laura). 109,113,168 Green, Michael G. 81,211 Grendahl, Andrea 131 Greyzdorff, Noemi 39,117,131 Griffiths, Stephen J. 38,42,120, 210 Grochow, Stephanie A. 17,18, 23, 27, 29, 38, 42, 49, 62, 62, 63, 82 Groinus, Jill J. 131 Gronseth, Dan Paul 109 Grose, Jeffery R. 120,192, 193 Gross, Laurence A. 109 Gross, Michelle 186 Grover, Kimberly M. 28, 56, 57, 109 Gruber, Christopher V. 109 Gruber, Judi 171, 177 Grundt, Paul F. 39,131 Guerwitz, I. 211 Guide, Jamey 120 Gullickson, Jonathan G. 38, 132 Gullickson, Robert Gene 120 Gullifer, Christopher L. 120, 180 Gullifer, Mark A. 132 Gulstrand, James 146, 147 Gunderson, Lisa Marie 120 Gunlock, Gordon 164,165 Gunness, Charles 49, 160 Gustafson, Anne J. 23,27, 46, 59, 82 Gustafson, Brenda R. 132 Gustafson, Leann K. 23, 27,47, 82 Gustafson, Robert J. 17,82, 207 Gwiazdon, Angela L. 109 Gymnastics 186-187 Gysland, Adam B. 132 I I aving students that can relate to a real world background in business management. — Richard Hyllested Ha, Bich, ThuyT.27, 38, 46, 82 Ha, Hoang, Quang 46 Ha, Huy Quang 46 Haeg, Hilary S. 132, 210 Haeger, George 109, 196 Haeger, Michael 196 Hagberg, Stephanie Ann 39, 120 Haider, Jacklyn R. 109, 182 Hale, Mindi E. 49, 54,120 Hall, Ralph E. Guy Haller, Brett Alan 109 Hallstrom, Shane K. 109 Ham, Jeffrey R. 120 Hammer, Martin C. 132, 210 Hammond, Alicia L. 132 Hammond, Brian C. 83,180, 181 Hammond, James Carver 120, 210 Hang, B. 46 Hanks, Lyle 172, 207, 220 Hanks, Rollie 31, 166,192,193 Hanlon, Teresa J. 109 Hanson, Anthony J. 120, 216 Hanson, Bobbiejo A. Hanson, Daniel D. 120, 210 Index 235 I While others munch treats in the cookie shelter, Pete Ringsrud judges a physics project. Hanson, Ellen F. 15, 17, 27, 83, 182, 200, 204, 205, 222, 224 Hanson, Heidi L. 121 Hanson, jill M. 32, 34, 35, 39, 83 Hanson, Linda J. 109 Hanson, Shari L. 38, 109 Hanson, Steven D, 38, 54, 61, 109 Hanson, Timothy D. 38, 109, 180, 181 Hanson, Zoe Marie 30, 121 Haraldson, Tim L. 109 Harrold, |ohn P. Hart, losephM. 211,213 Hartman, David 184 Hartman, Theodore 8. 45, 206 Hartman, Thomas C. 39, 132,211 Hartmann, Christine Hartsock, Daniel R. Hathaway, Judy 176 Hauser, Tedd A. Hawkins, Mark A. 29, 39, 109, 191 Hawkinson, Bryan E. 132,211 Hawkinson, Lynnal M. 17, 25, 56, 57,83,132 Hawkinson, Timothy A. 121, 208 Hanyo, Mary J, 83 Hanyo, Richard S. 121 Hayden, DougC. 132 Hayden, Jennifer L, 121 Hayden, Lesley M. 27, 83, 211,222, 224 Health 156 Hearing Impaired 150-151 HEART DECA MOEA 52-53 Heath, Ronald J. 109, 192 Hedalen, Shawn Jeremy 132 Hedlund, Lisa A, 23, 27, 39, 93, 182 Hedman, Beth A. 83 Heggestad, Karl C. 121,216 Heidemann, Michael P, Heider, Chad T. Heinen, Toni 171 Heilsberg, Tom 7 Heise, Stephen C. 121 Heitkamp, Cynthia Jean 27, 29, 83, 194, 195 Hempstead, Jill 37, 39, 109 Heng, Bunnavith Henry, Barb 177 Heinen, Toni 171 Henjum, Paul Joseph 83 Henn, Jamie M. 121 Henricksen, Rachel E. 132, 212, 213 Henrickensen, Sarah M, 59, 109 Henry, Brian A. 109, 180 Henry, Jason M. Herbst, Joshua Jared Ethan 121, 156 Herdes, Christine L. 121,182, 185 Hernandez, Marcel Ezekiel 121 Hesse, Myron 160 Heuer, Aimee). 28, 83 Heuer, Jennifer R, 132,213 Heustis, N. 57 Heydt, Todd A. 83, 211 Heydt, Tonia M. 39, 118, 121,126 Hielsberg, Thomas A. 83 Hile, Brian 132 Hilgers, Mark T, 121 Hill, Ann M. 109 Hill, Cathy J. 121 Hill, Shauna L. 83 Hilst, Steven C. 121,210, 216 Hinderks, Brian R. 39,109 Hix, Christine M. 39, 109 Ho, Richard M. 109 Hobbs, Matthew S. 109 Hochstein, Aaron Paul 121 Hockey 208-209 Hodroff, Jessica B. 132 Hodroff, Marc Adam 109 Hoeft, Julie A. 122, 182 Hoffman, Shawn J, 109 Hofler, Letha 177 Hofstedt, Debra L. 109 Hogren, Tanya Marie 109 Hohn, Thorsten Holland, David L. 122, 216 Holme, Michael Frank 109 Holtz, James O. 109, 208 Home Economics 152-153 Homecoming 14-17 Honl, Nichole L. 58, 132 Hoover, Mary 42 Hop, Deanne Rae 29,109, 182, 205,212 Hope, Sharon 168 Hopper, Eric M. Horge, Kimberly A. 109,182 Horton, LaFounda M. 122 Hosar, Danielle M. 49, 109 Houghton, Robert P. 122 Howards, Paul Jason Hreno, David M. 49, 109, 208 Hubbell, Brian Lee 133 Hueber, Jeffrey James 83, 192 Huestis, Kristin L. 133 Hughes, Markus F. 31,83, 196, 197 Hughes, Michael R. 27, 28, 54, 140 Hughes, Stephanie A. 22, 122, 182, 186 Huiras, Steven J. 83 Hunt, Megan K. 14, 16, 27, 29, 54, 58,84 Hunter, David J. 59, 84 Hunter, Jeffrey W. 35 Hursh, Julie Marie 38, 39, 109 Hustad, Sarah M. 122, 182 Hutchinson, Anne M. 49, 54, 109, 223, 224 Huy, H. 110 Hyllested, Richard 22, 45, 53,170 I believe that one way Park is unique is that we have an Orchestra. It's like a family and we have a lot of fun. — Laurie lllions lacono, Amy Rachel 84 Her, Kari 5 lllingsworth, Rebecca 84 lllions, H. Laurie 110 Index 234-239 Industrial Ed. 164-165 Ingersoll, James Robert 17, 18, 42, 43, 60, 63, 84 Ingram, Scott K. 122 International Club 46 Intramurals Volleyball Basketball Invie, Rebecca 84 Irwin, Krista Michele 133 Isenberg, Nicole M. 57,122 Israel, Daniel C. 39,110 Isaacson, John 4 Iverson, Corwyn J. 110 Iverson, Cynthia J. 54, 122 Just having the freedom to do what we want to without being discriminated against. — Sara Johnson Jacklitch, Rebecca L. Jackson, Mark S. 84 Jackson, Michael A. Jackson, Molly K. 133 Jacobs, Cheri A. 110 Jacobs, Christopher E. 84 Jacobs, Christopher W. 35, 39, 110, 192, 207,214,216 Jacobs, Kathryn 133, 213 Jacobs, Robert L. Jacobs, Stephen B. 122 Jacobson, Janice 166 Jaeckels, LoydeneM. 84,153 Jaeckels, Travis C. 110 Jaeger, Gretchen 38,122 Jaeger, Jodi 39,133 Jakubic, Elizabeth Ann 108, 110, 234 Jakubic, Steve 84 James, Erika L. 122, 188,189 James, Jodie L. 122 Janis, Jason M. 122, 180 Jansen, Tamera B. Jarnberg, Jared W. 122 Jaros, Jodi J. 84 Javinsky, James Norman 33, 110, 145 Jensen, Eugene 52, 169 Jeppesen, Cindy 51,210 Jessen, Russell 84, 192 Jevnager, Tammy M. 84 Jezierski, Michael 110, 192,193 Joerg, Christopher W. 122 Johnson, Aaron A. 84, 213 Johnson, Andrew S. 133 Johnson, Becky A. 84 Johnson, Benjamin A. 110 Johnson, Brad C. 122, 208, 209 Johnson, Casey G. 39,122 Johnson, Christina A. 38,122 Johnson, Christopher T. 84, 192 Johnson, Cindy A. 39, 133 Johnson, Craig A. 85 Johnson, Darin J. 39, 122 Johnson, Doris 144, 145 Johnson, Gina M. 110 Johnson, Greg A. Johnson, Jason Douglas 122 Johnson, Jason M. 39,110 Johnson, Jennifer L. 35, 37, 39, 122, 156 Johnson, Karen J. 122 Johnson, Kindall M. Johnson, LisaM. 85,138, 182 Johnson, Marian 177 Johnson, Melissa L. 39,122 Johnson, Sara 39,133 Johnson, Scott A. 39, 117 Johnson, Steven A. 122 Johnson, Steven D. Johnson, Susan R. 38,122 Johnson, Tiffany M. 122 Johnson, Trevor Duane 121, 122 Johnston, Jennifer L. 122 Johnston, Kimberly A. 35, 36, 39, 85 Johnston, Pamela R. 133,135 Johnston, Scott P. 122,166 Jones, Buirge Sullivan 85 Jones, David J. 122, 213 Jones, Matthew C. Jones, MikeJ. Jones, Ometris Diane 39, 118, 122 Jones, Renee E. 110 Jones, Steven David 85 Jorgensen, Krista Nicole 40, 133, 188,213 Juma, Azmina 110 Junior Section 104-115 J.V. Sports 216 J.V. Sports Feature 214-215 l ids — all kinds of kids. What would we be without them? — Miriam Kagol Kagol, Miriam 59, 60, 160 Kaiser, Daniel J. 60, 61,86 Kalman, Robert L. 86 Kalman, Todd M. 110 Kamenir, Jacob 133 Kamp, Matthew G. 133 Kampff, Jodi A. 52, 86 Kanthak, Shelly M. 122 Kapel, Adam). 38, 39, 80, 86 Kaplan, Robert L. 111 Karalunas, Robert T. 111 Karter, Sherryl L. 39, 122 Kasdan, Mari R. 122 Kathmann, Kevin J. 38, 39, 111 Katz, Matthew C. 122,210,215 Kaufman, Jeddeiah A. 122, 190, 191 Kaufman, Terry L. 122 KDXL 32-33 Keavy, Jeffery G. 122 Keeley, J. 211 Keillor, Lynn N. 39, 46, 49, 51,122, 211 Kelley, JayT. 122 Kelley, Karmen 133 Kelley, Nikki L. 133, 134 Kelly, Julie A. 17,27, 60,86, 194, 195, 205 Kelly, Karmen M. Kemp, Sally 152 Kempt, Jodi 165 Kenmotsu, Kaori 26, 54, 58, 60, 111 Kennedy, Shawn M. 111 Kenton, Phillip 196 Kenyon, Jill R. Ill Keuning, Elizabeth J. 122 Keuning, Jonathan D. 39, 86 Keuning, Timothy 133 Keyes, Martin John 111 Kheylik, John 122 Kieselhorst, Jolene Marie 111,212 Kiheri, Leslie A. 38, 39, 63, 111 Kiheri, Sophia M. 39, 122 Kirk, Megan 186 Kirmsse, Amy M. 39,133 Kirmsse, Jennifer E. 4, 111 Kisch, John M. Kisling Jr., Terry L. 86,180 Kivens, Marlene B. 39,122 Kivens, Sharon 168 Klink, Ian J. 133 Kloster, Kathleen G. 122 Kloster, William R. Klug, Amy Marie 10, 111 Kmieciak, Jennifer C. 111,182 Knaus, Brad 111 Knigge, Nichole D. 52, 86 Knops, Bruce J. 111 Knops, Ester 177 Knowles, Debra D. 86 Knudsen, Curt Alan 86,185, 208 Knudsen, Daniel R. 50, 51, 133, 180 Knudsen, David A. 111,190, 191 Knudsen, Thomas E. 133,190 Knudsen, Troy D. 133,165 Knutson, Michelle L. Knutson, Paul 166 Koch, Richard 142 Kocher, John J. Koehler, Sandra D. 111 Koepcke, Jeanne C. 39, 133 Koering, Christopher Marc 122, 210 Koller, Julies. 29,111,184, 198, 199, 223 Koller, Lori 38,133,198,211,213 Kolwalsky, K. 211 Komar, Evan 176 Koolmeister, Christine A. 86 Koritz, Mark A. 111 Korst, Rose 160 Kosbab, Randall C. 111 Kosel, Christopher J. 4, 18, 38, 222, 224 Kosobayashi, Kevan T. 38,122 Kothenbeutel, Tawni L. 111, 212, 222,224 Kotlarz, Corey D. 17, 86 Kounlabout, Boualay 148 Kramer, Michelle G. 35, 38,122 Kraska, EricM. 7, 21, 146 Kraska, Matthew P. 2,17, 54, 86, 192, 224 Krause, Margaret M. 133 Krause, Sarah L. 38, 111 Krause, Steven M. 122 Kravitz, Bryan Jay 133,210 Kravitz, Esther-Lynn 86 Kravitz, Joel A. 111 Krekelberg, Robert G. 86 Kreager, David 166 Krenzel, Dean J. 86 Kretsinger, Deborah A. 54, 111 Krough, Charles D. 133 Krough, William A. 86 Krueger, Heidi Jo 133 Krupp, Lisa J. 39, 133 Krupp, Wendy Ann 60, 111, 192, 212 Kuening, John 7 Kulawske,,William 158 Kuretsky, Susan L. 111,182 Kurvers, Amy J. Kvernmore, Nancy L. 111 Loyalty: Park is the best out of all schools. — Missy Larson LaBelle, Christopher R. 216 Ladlie, Debbie Diane Lahammer, Constance S. 17, 87 Landis, Marjorie Anne 28, 111 Laney, Robert 58,172 Lang, Jessica G. 182 Lang, Randee S. 54,118 Lang, Scott A. 87,170 Lange, Christopher R. 122 Langen, Joshua J. 39, 133, 180 Langen, Melissa 133 Language Arts 160-161 Larsen, Donnie Lee 87 Larsen, Valerie Sandra Larson, Anastasia M. 22, 23, 27, 28, 46, 60,87, 90, 178, 202, 203 Larson, Andrew R. 87 Larson, Carol 162 Larson, James L. 20, 25, 50, 51, 90 Larson, Jennifer L. 122 Larson, Melissa A. 111 Larson, Michelle). 17, 22, 23,27, 46, 49, 60, 90 Larson, Nate 238 Larson, Patrick C. 133,210 Lausen, Lizabeth A. Lavdd, John 208 Lavold, Karin J. 111 Layton, Gwendolyn 111 Lazarus, Lee A. 111 Lebakken, Jina K. 39, 57,133 Ledeboer, Paul N. 39, 133,213 Lee, Michael P.111,196,197 Lee, Stacey A. 122 Leeder, Guy D. 17,133,180, 210 Leeany, MaDonna 160 Lefty, Kathleen C. 133 Lemke, Gina M. 17,90 Leonard, Lisa K. Lerner, Daniel A. 122 Lerner, Mia C. 90 Leslie, Janette L. 122 Lessman, Amy M. 39, 133 Levi, Andrew G. Levi, Corey Mark 90 Levitan, Mitchell A. 111 Levy, Amy D. 111 Lewey, Giles Galalad 48,133 Lewis, Christopher M. Lewis, Heather L. 5, 90 Lewis, Jonathan A. 38, 111, 208 Lewis, Vick 213 Libra, Peggy A. 111,223,224 Library 171 Lichterman, D. 211 Lichterman, Jonathan 27, 28, 90, 211 Lincke, Debra 168 Lindahl, John Eric Lindberg, Brian 133,211 Lindberg, Patricia J. 17, 90 Lindberg, Scott A. 111,184, 196, 222 Lindblad, Alexander M. 133, 168 Lindblad, Molly M. 68, 91 Lindgren, Charles 169 Lindner, Jennifer M. 123 Linee, David 23, 161 Linse, Geanie Rae Loeffler, James W. Ill, 192, 213 Loftus, Thomas R. 39,196, 216 Logan, Shannon Ranae 111 236 Index Longfellow, Maren 38, 133 Loney, Anne 161 Long, Alan S. 133 Long, Carolina N. 111 Long, Josephina N. 123, 212 Long, Lee 38 Longstaff, lennifer B. 14, 21, 111 Looney, Candi Denise 123 Lopac, Julia C. 91 Lorence, Samantha M. 123 Lorenzl, Hanno 211 Lovel, Michael R, Lovrencevic, Dianne 177 Lovrencevic, Joel T. 18, 19,133, 213 Ludke, Jay Eugene 23, 27, 59, 78, 91,222,223,224 Lukes, Tamra Lynn Lundquist, Jeffrey A. Lundquist, Lori A. Luong, Lee Lynskey, John 167 Lynum, Jason Robert 111, 149, 213 Lyons, Christopher A. 111, 192 iade up of multiple personalities that mix.” — Dawn Maidment Macmillan, Amy M. 111,210 Macmillan, Heather 118,133,210 Maddox, James Lee 123 Magras, Jacquelin A. 91 Magras, Patrick G. 133 Magsig, Richard Bernard 111 Maidment, Cynthia A. 39, 123 Maidment, Dawn M. 91,223 Maier, Mark A. 91 Maisel, Lisa E. 26, 54, 111,210 Majeres, Michael G. 123 Manbeck, Chad A. 133, 180,210 Maneval, Clay L. 123 Mandala 59 Manning, Christina M. 15, 17, 27, 29,59,91, 188, 189 Mansheim, Vickie 91 Manz, Caroline J. 123,212 Mar, Christopher 91 Marihart, Kurt A. 111 Mario, M. 211 Mark, Brian A. 111 Marshall, Stephanie Michelle 133 Martens, Steven A. 91 Martig, Timothy P. 123 Martin, Jeffery Steven 91 Martin, John J. 14, 27, 54, 58,91, 196, 197 Martineau, Kelly J. 87, 91 Martineau, Robert H. 111 Martineau, Todd W. 123 Martinson, Jennifer A. 123 Mashek, James J. 30, 31, 38,123 Mason, Denise L. Ill, 198, 199 Mason, Mitchel W. 39, 133, 190 Mastel, Jonathan Kasmer 123, 210 Math Team 31 Mathematics 166-167 Mattew, Amy M. 133 Mattison, Paul M. 20, 91 Matuska, Douglas A. 39, 111 Matuska, Jennifer J. 39, 133 Maughan, Caroline B. 37, 38,133 Maw, Stephanie M. 91 May, Andrea L. 38, 111 May, Anna L. 133 May, Elaine 169 Mayer, Michael J. 32, 39, 123,211, 216 McBride, Nancy L. 19, 38, 123 McCabe, Scott P. 124 McCarthy, Jim 42, 43 McCarthy, Lori 42, 63, 161 McCarthy, Megan 42 McCashin, Brian D. 124, 216 McCormick, Darrin 53,91 McCormick, Kirsten L. 110, 111 McDonald, Dawn M. 39, 133,198, 213 McElderry, Amy 39, 133,212 McGinty, Sean P. 14, 17, 91,208 McGown, Faith Lynn 111,223, 224 Mclnerney, Elizabeth A. 107,111, 205,212 Mclnerney, Thomas M. 133, 210, 213 McIntosh, HeatherJ. 111, 169 McKinley, Robert William 133,210 McLaughlin, C. 176 McMahon, B. 213 McNary, Ryan S. 91, 99 Meagher, Shannon J. 39, 92 Mechler, Rachel M. 39, 131, 134 Media 149 Medina, Paul Raymond Medina, Santos D. 134, 210 Mein, Kent B. 124 Meland, Gavin P. 92,196 Mellgren, Michelle J. 92 Melmer, David 181, 182 Melvin, Everett 142 Menke, Ludella 168 Merfeld, David G. 92 Merschman, Michael P. 92 Metro Jr., Richard G. 124 Meyer, Bradley D. 39,131,134 Meyer, Nicholas K. 17, 92, 208 Midstokke, LisaJ. 134 Miller, Brett L. 112, 192 Miller, Catherine Joanne 112 Miller, Eric R. 124 Miller, Frank 58,172 Miller, Jennifer L. 38 Miller, Reuben L. Miller, Sarah Marie 134 Mihn, Li 44, 148 Mihn, Poch Mihn, Ting 124, 159 Mini-Mag 217-221 Mini-School 162 Minor, Aaron D. 134, 210, 213 Mock, Jason 134 Mock Trials 28 Moe, Anthony D. 112 Moe, Beth A. 124 Moffat, Alison D. 20, 51,124 Moffet, Martha L. 39,134 Moldo, Andrea 134 Moldo, Anthony 6, 112 Mooney, Joan 161 Moorehead, Kevin 188,190 Morales, Karla C. 134 Morgan, Emily A. 38, 112,198 Morgan, Thomas 207, 216 Morgenweck, Jody A. 38, 92 Morgovsky, Stanislau Morine, Dawn M. 28, 92 Morine, Robert S. Morris, Cynthia L. 39, 134, 211,213 Morris, Kelcia Anne 18, 32, 38, 39, 63,92 Morris, Marie A. 6,92 Morris, Steven R. 27, 92,196,197 Mortensen, Marc Jeremy 134 Mortensen, Stefan E. 124 Mossier, Jonathan Edwin 92, 192 Motzko, Anna 140, 158 Motzko, Barbara A. 134, 198, 199, 213 Mueller, Brian M. 64, 116,124,190 Mueller, Keith L. 27, 29,65, 92, 190, 191 Muller, Heidi S. 92 Muller, J. 211 Murodck, M. 198,211 Murray, Deborah 38,134 Murtha, Michelle A. 112,186 Muschamp, Dean Lawrence 134 Muscoplat, Jonathan A. 134,192, 210 Music 163 Music Groups 38-39 Musto, Jeffery P. 7, 53,92 Myers, Kathryn L. Myers, Torey C. 3,124,216 N I umerous varieties of people all under one roof.” — Yapha Nussbaum Nagle, James Nathe, Becky Sue 39,92 Nathe, Pamela J. 39, 124 National Honor Society 27 Nauha, Christopher S. 27, 39, 92 Neeley, Michelle C. 112 Nelson, Chad E. 135, 211 Nelson, David W. 124 Nelson, Jennifer L. 124 Nelson, Mable 176 Nelson, Mark R. 112,192 Nelson, Scott G. 92 Nemer, Marni J. 4, 60, 92 Nerland, Harley 176 Ness, Amy L. 56, 57,135 Neste, Samantha K. Neuman, Traci R. 124,188, 213 Newhouse, Karin E. 2, 10, 54,112, 223,224 Newkirk, Lisa A. 93 Nguyen, Toan Van 135 Nguyen, Khanh 125 Nguyen, Liem Quoc 135 Nguyen, Phuoc Quan 46,125 Nguyen, Tai Anh 46 Nguyen, Tam Anh 46, 125 Nguyen, Thu 46, 125,143, 159 Nguyen, Tuan Anh Nicholes, Jonathan D. 93 Nicosia, Tamara Suzanne 93 Nicosia, Thomas J. 59, 112 Nielsen, Jami Marie 37, 39, 125 Nightengale, Andrew). 125 Ninnemann, Gina Lynn 125 Nittler, Andrew F. 125,211 Nohrenberg, Eric Carl Nold, Donald L. 38, 39,125, 156, 180, 181 Nordine, Christine D. 39,135 Nordstrand, John E. 125 Noren, Patricia). 93, 223,224 Norman, Darrell W. 93 Nornes, Lavern 144 North, J. Trent 39,112,211 Norton, Deborah L. 56, 57, 135 Novick, David M. 125, 157, 180 Nussbaum, Yapha 59, 69, 94 Nuyen, John R. 112 Nystuen, Gerald 165, 210 riginality of the different types of people in our school, as they blend together as one.” — Debbie Odessky Oberts, SeanS. 135, 213 Oberts, Stacie E. 125,212,213 Oberts, Stefanie K. 22,23,94, 202, 203 O'Brien, Donna 163 Ochoa, Dominique 112 Odessky, Deborah L. 210 O'Donnell, Gina M. 125 Ofstad, Victoria L. Oftendahl, Karen 29 Okronglis, Kelly M. 39,135 Oleisky, Jill A. 112, 223,224 Olsen, Christian L. Olsen, George Curt Olsen, Patrick A. 135, 213 Olson, Annz M. 54,125 Olson, Brian C. 94 Olson, Edward V. 112,208 Olson, Ferda 177 Olson, George 162 Olson, Jeffrey P. 39,135 Olson, Kelli A. 22, 65,94,210 Olson, Lisa C. 94 Olson, Scott). 39,135 On-The-lob-Training 169 Onstad, Sally 171 Opening 2-11 Oppegaard, Craig E. 15, 17, 94, 179,192 Oquist, Heidi M. 125 Oquist, Kellie R. 112 Orntein, Mitchell 125, 213 Osburn, Joann M. 112 O'Shea, Heather 56 Oshoko, Toma F. 125 Ossanna, Greg 125, 210 Ossanna, Lisa Marie 1 35 Ostendorf, Ross E. 21 3 Ostrom, John Robert 94 Ostrow, Adam N. 39, 46, 58, 1 35 Ostrow, Mindy J. 94, 1 38 Otto, Jason H. 125 Otto, Scott D. 6, 39 Ottum, Jason E, 210 Ouellette, Tom D. ”People can be themselves and don't look like they came straight off a xerox machine.” — Amy Perwien Pagel, Jacqueline D. 38, 112 Palstein, Scott 135 Panser, Heather 39, 135 Panser, Paul M. 94 Parent Feature 232-233 Parker, Boris 112 Parker, T. 216 Parker, Valarie Parkettes 56-57 Parrington, Matthew 17, 29,94, 184, 206,207 Parrish, Raphael 125 Pascoe, Elizabeth A. 18, 19, 38, 63, 94 Passmore, S. 192 Paul, B. 118 Paul, Robyn Debra 39,125 Paulin, Scott D. 30, 31, 35, 37, 38, 39,125 Paulnock, Jason Seth 135, 210, 213 Paulsen, Mark C. 112 Paulson, Brian L. 94 Paulson, Kevin A. 39, 135 Pawloski, Mike Peacock, Jennifer L. 22, 39, 135, 211,213 Pearson, Kristin D. 3, 25, 27, 51, 56, 94 Pearson, Laura D. 57,125 Peck, Terry 195 Pecoraro, Daniel B. 135 Pecoraro, David M. 94 Pederson, Mia). Peitso, Suzanne A. 4, 59, 94 Peltier, Maria L. 112 Penticoff, John D. 112 People Division 66-67 People Feature 1381-39 Percansky, Romy 135 Permuth, Penina 38, 135,182 Perea, Ninette C. 38,125 Permuth, Theodore M. 27, 94,180, 181 Perwien, Amy R. 60,112 Peterra, C. 205, 21 3 Peters, Caitlin Jessica 112 Peters, Cheri A. 94 Peters, Christopher T. Peters, Teresa A. Petersen, David R. 45, 64, 125, 184, 206, 207 Petersen, Pat 1 77 Peterson, Becky A. 38 Peterson, Heidi Jean 135 Peterson, James 118, 210 Peterson, Jeanne Marie 125 Peterson, Jennifer Francis 38,125 Peterson, Jeremy A. 125 Peterson, Kelly J, 112 Peterson, Mary A. Peterson, Pete 32, 160, 161 Peterson, Tanya R. 135 Peterson, Traci K. 135 Petron, Jonathan J. 135 Petron, Patrick M. Pettiford, K. 211 Petty, Aaron D. 112 Peysakhovich, Michael 125 Pfannenstein, Charles 156 Phelps, Matthew J, 39,112, 163, 211 Phomsamouth, Phetmonykone Phomsamouth, Soyphet Bic 135 PhyEd.156 Pickens, Becky 39, 211 Pickens, Kristina B. 112, 211 Pickens, Leah R. 39,135 Pierce, Shane 63 Pike, Hallie Anne Pioske, Jeffrey M. 112 Pira, Normon A. 210 Plain, Charles R. 135 Plantikow, Thomas E. 34, 38, 39, 112 Plohocky, Roy B. Podolinsky, John 144 Poirier, Colleen A. Polikoff, Amy A. 112 Polstein, Scott L. Pooler, Dorothy 177 Poorman, Jeffrey K. 138 Pope, Patricia A. Porter, Debra L. 125 Potter, Tim F. 125 Prawer, Bonnie L. 125,182 Pray, Jennifer N. 35, 38, 39 Pride Week 44,45 Prohofsky, Jill L. 54, 125 Pucci, Joseph F. 51 Puff, Mitchell D. 19, 38, 63,112, 149 uality of curriculum, constant questioning of decisions made and quests on how to improve.” Index 237 — Audrey Quanrud Quanrud, Audrey 158 Quinn, Bill 177, 208 Quinn, Jeffrey J. 93, 94,180 Quiz Bowl 30 Ideally it's the school spirit not just through the good times but the bad too; we never stop believing.” — Tammy Rowe Raasch, Richrad Raymond Radda, David 210 Ramnarace, Daveanand J. 125 Ranger, Christine J. 125 Ranney, Debbie 45, 46, 159 Rapp, Jeremy D. 135 Rasmussen, Danwood D. 48, 112, 211 Rasmussen, Robert C. 135 Ralajek, John W. 135 Rauchman, Jamie Y. 95 Rausch, Stacy L. 17, 21, 27, 54, 67, 95, 186 Raviv, Matthew Ron 48,135 Reardon, Renee T. 125, 198, 211, 213 Reardon, Robert Mike Redepenning, Pamela J. 135 Redepenning, Ross A. 39, 95, 163 Rehpohl, Karl Adrion 135, 211 Reilly, Kathleen M. 123,125, 212 Reinertson, Scott 144 Reinhard, Nancy J. 95 Reinitz, Rochelle M. 35, 38, 39, 135 Rempfer, Jenny M. 49, 54, 58 Repasky, Sandra K. 112 Resnick, Andrea 17, 54, 95, 223, 224 Resnick, Ross 96 Retzer, Lanita Ann 134, 135 Rice, Jennifer L. 35, 38, 39, 135, 212 Richards, Thomas A. 112 Richardson, Ralph 168 Richman, Amy S. 38, 39, 59, 112, 138 Richman, Stacy B. 96 Richmond, Christopher J. 58,118, 125, 210, 216 Richter, Julie 161 Richter, Robert S. 27, 96 Rickard, Jennifer L. 40, 54, 125 Rickard, Scott E. 96, 180, 190 Rickert, Amy J. 112, 182, 183 Ringham, Tanya M. 45, 112 Ringsrud, Peter 145, 236 Ritchie, Christian M. 39, 125, 157 Ritenour, Chris Jason Ritter, Jason M. 135 Ritter, Scott A. 112 Rivera, Elizabeth M. 112 Robb, SeanS. 135, 210 Roberts, Ricki 168 Robey, Matthew D. Robey, Steven M. 135 Robinson, Lisa A. 112, 113 Robinson, Michael R. 135 Rock, Jacob E. 39, 125 Rockneberg, Amy J. 135 Rodgers, Michelle L. 39, 125, 156 Roe, Anthony L. 17,21,27, 96, 192, 208, 209 Roe, Christopher 112, 207 Roehl, Christopher S. 135 Roff, Kerry Lynn 125 Rogalla, Arnold W. 2, 212 Rogers, Charles D. 135 Rogers, Edward L. 39, 135, 180, 211 Rogers, Geoffrey B. 112 Rohrer, Margo I. 125,188 Rokoski, Anne W. 125 Rollins, Sonny 163 Romanoff, Michael D. 97 Rose, Christopher D. 112, 207 Rosenberg, Jay Louis 135 Rosenberg, Jill Elizabeth 49, 125 Rosenberg, Kim Renee 39, 135 Rosenberg, Michelle Lynne 27, 97, 223, 224 Rosenow, Suzanne M. 125 Rossin, Candace M. 27, 30, 54, 97, 222, 223,224 Rossman, Harlan Michael 7, 220, 125 Rothman, Barry R. 112 Rotzien, Jody A. 97 Rovner, Burton Edward Rowan, James John 112 Rowe, Tammy R. 125 Roy, Karla M. 97 Rozman, Todd A. 112 Rubenis, Erik Peter 39, 135,213 Ruddle, Kenneth A. 125, 210 Ruddle, Kevin W. 97, 192, 214 Rudnick, Michael J. 125 Rumsch, Robert D. 112, 213 Runnion, Michael Robet Runyon, Jason H. 125 Runyon, Lori A. 57, 112 Russett, Randal 145, 210 Rutledge, David H. 97 Rutledge, Lisa M. 135, 211 c Spirit and closeness has made our school the great one that it is.” — Jason Sell Sacked, Philip D. 112, 193 Sadie Hawkins 20-21 SADD22 Sage, Kevin T. 7,60,97,192 Sage, Monica L. 125, 182, 205,215 Sallila, Rudy A. Saltsman, Michael James 135 Saltzman, Jason Michael 97 Samari-Kermani, Behman 7, 46, 112 Samari-Kermani, Bahzad 97 Sandberg, Craig 112, 115, 192, 213 Sandberg, Jason M. 17, 135, 210 Sax, Kevin M. 17, 97 Schack, Kathleen M. 23, 27, 97 Schaefer, Aimee B. 49, 54, 125 Schaefer, Gregory C. 125, 213 Schaefer, Norma 176 Schaper, Treshy D. 110,112 Schaub, Keri A. 135 Schebloom, Stefanie M. 52, 113 Schectman, Andrew M. 113 Schepers, Donn R. 113 Schepers, Mark B. 22, 126 Scherer, Cynthia J. 104, 113, 167 Scherling, David B. 41,97 Scherling, Francie J. 49, 133 Scherling, Michele S. Schermerhorn, RyerS. 126 Schiefert, Stephanie L. 136 Schiefert, Steven J. 97 Schiller, Sandra R. Schloner, Adam 136 Schmerler, Gina M. 20, 28, 97,99 Schmidt, Augie 157, 192, 206, 207 Schmidt, Jason G. 126 Schmidt, Kristin M. 39, 104, 113 Schmidtbauer, Amy 136, 211 Schmitz, Joshua 136 Schmitz, Wendy M. 17, 97,182, 183, 192 Schneider, Brenda A. 113 Schneider, Robert 126 Schneider, Steven F. 39, 50, 51, 136 Schoen, Dorothy L. 23, 97 Schoenbeck, Kathie 35, 38, 39, 98 Scholl, Carolyn 98 Schoning, Marc A. 136 Schottenbauer, Christine K. 17, 27, 54, 98,222, 223,224 Schottenbauer, John T. Schreifels, Richard Joseph Schroeder, David W. 98, 192, 208 Schroeder, Denise E. 27, 98 Schroeder, John M. 39, 126 Schroeder, Sarah J. 72, 99 Schrunk, Jason K. 39,99 Schrupp, Violet 176 Schuetz, Anthony C. 113 Schuetz, LisaM. 136, 198,213 Schug, Chantal M. 136 Schulman, Robert B. 39, 126, 190 Schulte, Julie Lynn 113 Schulte, Kurt Martin 99 Schultz, David C. 39, 136 Schumacher, Dywane 7, 99, 192 Schuster, Cynthia J. 126 Schuster, James D. 126, 210 Schwartz, Greg D. 128, 136 Schwartz, Jennifer L. 126 Schwartz, Jonathan 136 Schwartz, Lynn Darcy 126 Schwartz, Rachel M. 31, 38, 48, 113 Schwarzkopf, Wendy M. 113 Schweiger, Brian Paul Science 144-145 Seam, Sothy Seek, Christa 38, 136 Seek, Laura M. 39, 126, 212 Sedlacek, Tricia A. 25, 56, 57,113 Segal, Barry Robert 99, 150 Segal, Spenser H. 157 Sell, Jason T. 126, 216 Sell, Sheri A. 16, 17, 99, 195 Sellnow, Gretchen M. 29, 123, 126, 186, 198 Selno, D. 211 Semore, Leslie 190 Seningen, Joanna F. 126 Senior Board 23 Senior Features 78-79, 88-89 Senior Section 68-103 Serfling, Kimberly A. 39, 113 Seurer, James C. 99 Seymour, Leslie 188,190 Shaeffer, G. 211 Shamblin, Patricia C. 39, 126 Shams, H. 211 Shaw, Deborah J. 17, 23, 27, 54, 99 Shaw, Lisa A. 126,212,213 Shaw, Samuel S. 116,127 Shedlov, Dan 48 Sheehan, Kelly A. 113,212 Sheire, Brenda J. 136 Sherman, David Michael 69, 99 Sherman, Tina Marie 127, 212 Shidla, Anthony 39, 136 Shmorgoner, Irene L. 131 Siem, J. 198,211 Sigelman, Stephanie B. 26, 54, 60, 61 Silbert-Diekel, Anita 177 Silverberg, Joan E. 127 Silverman, Cheri L. 113 Silvers, Brian D. 114 Simmons, Tracy L. 114 Simon, Andrea 136 Simon, Mary 177 Simon, Robert E. 114, 192, 193, 213 Skaalerud, Jeanne A. 127, 182 Skaug, Michele L. 29,114, 202, 204,205,212 Skeie, Eric Alan 136 Skelton, Lisa 38, 136, 211, 213 Ski CLub 50-51 Sklenar, Robert H. 60, 114 Skoglund, Theresa A. Skorheim, Craig M. 39,114, 185, 192,214 Skoro, Robbi 177 Skrade, Ann 177 Slatter, Karen ). 114 Sletten, Lisa J. 22,49, 127 Smetana, Paul 192 Smigala, Barbara 161 Smith, Adam A. 39, 127, 192 Smith, Craig P. 39, 114 Smith, David E. 10, 38, 39 Smith, Heather C. Smith, James Hammel 136 Smith, Karen Lisa 22, 136 Smith, Louise 176 Smith, Lee 143 Smith, Michael C. 39, 99 Smith, Michelle R. 39, 127 Smith, Schaen 99 Smith, Stephanie). 136 Smith, Steven C. 99 Smith, Tracy J. 127, 198, 211 Smithers, Melissa H. 3, 49, 54 Snaza, Ramon Snell, Matthew C. 136, 190 Sno-Daze 24-26 Social Studies 142-143 Soininen, Lisa C. 99 Solberg, Shane 27, 29, 99 Soltis, Cory A. 15, 99,192 Soman, Brenda A. 99 Soman, Bruce C. 136 Sophomore Section 116-127 Sorebo, Ed 143 Sorensen, Peggy 156, 180, 182 Sowder, Jason R. 99, 101 Spandl, T. 192 Special Education 168 Spencer, Pamela 158 Sperrazza, John Michael 39, 127 Sperrazza, Paul Mathew 136 Sports Division 178-179 Sports Features 184-185, 200-201 Sports Group Shots 210-213 Stanley, Joy Marie 136 Staff Specialists 174-175 Star, Aaron William 127 Starr, Daniel A. 31, 39, 114 Starr, Elizabeth 38, 39, 221 Starr, Reecca M. 35, 39 Steady, Denise M. 99 Steeber, Danielle G. 127 Steeber, Eric G. 100 Steege, Hans 38, 39, 127,196, 216 Steege, Paul 39, 114, 196, 207 Stenberg, Adam Wayne 39, 114, 190 Stenseth, Paul D. 136 Steuck, Darla C. 100 Stevens, Ann 114 Stevens, Jessica 22,136 Stevens, Joel W. 54, 114 Stewart, Dawn E. 38, 136 Stewart, Ellen M. 11, 35, 39,100 Stimac, Leslie K. 38,127, 198,213 Stimac, Lynn R. 127, 198, 199, 211, 213 St. Martin, Marc C. 27,100 St. Martin, Tonja A. 136 St. Martin, Tove J. 22, 127 Stodola, Tonya L. 114, 182, 214 Stolp, Lisa M. 127,212 Stoltz, Lisa Beth Stoltz, Scott F. 127,210 Stoltz, Peter M. 136,211 Stoltz, Robert P. 114, 180, 181,196, 197 Stone, Bruce R. 39,127, 211 Stone, Nancy J. 5, 27, 59, 60, 100 Stone, Thomas M. 136, 210 Stoneking, Meg E. 15, 114, 202, 203, 205,212, 223,224 Stonhouse, Sarah E. 23, 27, 49, 60, 100 Storm, A. 211 Storm, Tricia Kathryn 15, 100, 188, 192 Strickland, Lance 39, 163 Strohl, Erica G. 17, 26, 27, 58, 60, 100, 188 Strong, Heather M. 136 Stuemke, Phil 74, 175, 207 Stuhr, Melissa S. 22,49, 121 Stutzman, Reginald L. 128,136 Stutzman, Ricky A. 7, 100 Sumner, Jared T. 32, 38, 39, 127, 182 Sumner, Laurie M. 23, 27, 29, 38, 39,42,43, 100 Sundseth, Tracy A. 114 Sundt, Eugene 29, 38, 163 Support Staff 176-177 Sutton, Michael 38,136, 210 Svenneby, Jennifer L. 38 Swaiman, Dana I. 100, 192, 195 Swanson, Charles 167 Swanson, Jill E. 39,114 Swanson, Joel D. 39, 100,152 Swanson, Pat 150 Swartz, Carla E. 18,21, 114, 186 Swedberg, Amy). 56, 57,127 Swenson, Bradley R. 114 Swenson, Fred 143, 212 Swenson, Jennifer M. 56, 57, 114 Swenson, Julie M. 136 Switzer, Jennifer M. 56, 57,114 Sykora, Timothy Allen T I ogetherness as in a close circle of friends.” — Dave Thomas Ta, Cindy 114 Ta, Luong 127 Ta, Tran Table of Contents 1 Tallakson, Dee A. 100 Taly, Elyse D. 100 Tam, Nguyen 127 Tamarkin, Alexander 114 Tanguay, Gerald Peter 136 Taylor, John N. 127 Taylor, Tracey Lynn 114 Teacher Feature 148 Teacher Double Feature 154-155 Teachworth, MarkM. 136 Tenenholtz, Alan S. Tenhoff, Brett M. 127, 210 Tetron, Patrick 114 Thach, Hue 143 Thalberg, Jason G. 17,100, 192, 206, 207 Thalhuber, Daniel M. 127 Thayer, Staci L. 114, 158,182 Thell, Linus Jerome 114 Thell, Theresa A. 136 Theodorakakos, Jon Peter Thespians 62-63 Thies, Becky Lynn 38,114 Thomas, Ernest Tyrone 114, 192, 193, 207 Thomas, Cheryl E. 114, 175 Thomas, David R. 38, 39,114 Thomas, Heather L. 23, 27, 29, 39, 100 Thomas, Jessie Lee 114 Thompson, Carol 44, 162 Thompson, Gerry 174 Thomson, Michael A. 3, 59, 64, 100, 192 Thorne, Mark S. 100, 192 Thunstrom, Jason S. 101 Thurnblom, Sharon M. 101 Thurston, Daniel T. 20, 216 Thurston, Thomas W. 58, 127, 208, 214 Tibbs, Joyce 177 Tillotson, Robyn 17, 23, 25, 27, 29, 56, 57, 78, 101, 222, 224 Tils, Michael T. Jr. 136 Timm, Peggy 151 Tiwari, Anne S. 114 Tobeck, LorneJ. 136, 150 Tobin, Sara M. 22, 42, 136 Tock, Keegan R. 136, 210, 213 Tollefson, Rolf R. 39, 127 Tomasko, Gregory Robert 136,164 Tonstad, Paul S. 114 Tosto, Christopher F. 39, 136, 141, 190 Totman, Tonia J. 127 Townsend, Christopher J. 136 Townsend, Gregory J. 114, 192, 213 Trade, Jennifer C. 114, 202, 203 Trade, Kelley M. 127, 184, 198, 200, 201,204, 205 Tran, Chieu Diec 114 Tran, Coung Huy 46, 127 Tran, Hoa Diec 46, 127 238 Index Tran, Sang 4, 27, 46, 101, 159 Tran, Van Thanh 114 Tranberg, Timothy |. 114 Trumble, Gina). 136 Trump, Nichol Marie 18, 19, 22, 23 27, 29, 38,42,63, 101 Truong, Dat T. 46, 114 Troung, Hue Bich 127 Troung, Ngoan Tschida, Ellen |. 136 Tschirla, Joanne M. 136 Tucker, Ross Mark Tudahl, Ron Turner, Derek 114 Turner, Laurie 186 Tweet, Anthony D. Twite, Adam C. 114,196 niqueness at Park is shown through the wide variety of people and their own styles.” — Tricia Unger Uetake, Kumiko 101 Ung, LyChhu 127 Ung, Y-Kun 127 Unger, Tricia K. 114 Unze, Scott C. 114 Virtually no other school has the caring atmosphere created by the students and teachers at Park.” — Deanne Vigstol Vaiman, Magda L. 136, 138 Vandann, Keith 208 Vandenberg, Timothy C. 136,210 Vandeputte, Scott D. 114 Van Eaten, L. 212 Vangstad, Scott R. Vansant, Tara M. 136, 186 Vanyo, Christopher T. 101 Vanyo, Jennifer Rebecka 136, 198, 211,213,214 Vaynshteyn, Michael 48, 136,139 Vaysbeyn, Dima Velarde, Jaime E. 127 Velick, Aaron J. 28, 114 Verrum, Tom 29 Vetsch, Robin M. 114 Vice, Daniel S. 114, 192 Vigstol, Deanne L. 38,101 Virnig, Matthew D. 102 Virum, T. 29 Vogt, B. 210 Volleyball 202-203 Voss, DeanJ. 113, 114, 168,192, 210,214,216 Voss, Patrick A. 136 Vredenburg, Keith A. 114 Vredenburg, Kurt A. Vu, Bich-NgaThi Vu, Dam Dinh Thi Vu, Phu Thanh Vu, Guy Minh 31 w all murals throughout our school show our uniqueness by permanently displaying student artwork.” — Lisa Woods Wainio, Richard 172,173 Walarty,J. 211 Wald, Margaret M. 102 Walesch, Chad M. 127, 180 Walker, Adam J. 136 Walkowaik, Robert William Wall, Bryan M. 136 Wall, Stuart Allen 114 Walland, W. 213 Waller, Heidi). 102, 224 Walter, Deanna S. 114 Walter, DennisS. 127, 151, 210 Wannebo, Trevor Dean 127 Ward, Karen E. 60,61, 114, 182 Ward, Michael 137 Ward, Richard D. 114 Warhol, Jaime Warner, Sharon 161, 223 Waska, Julianne N. 35, 38, 39, 137 Wasserman, Adam M. 30, 60, 102 Wasserman, Brian J. 2,127, 210, 216 Weber, Jodi A. 114 Weihrauch, Gordon 157 Weinberg, Jennifer J. 22, 137 Weinstein, Joshua S. 39, 114 Welch, Sean Michael 115,213 Welcome Committee 49 Wells, Jason R. 38, 39, 127,144, 180 Wells, Jennifer A. Wells, LisaM. 102 Welsh, Kelli Ann 115 Westphall, Donald E. Westrum, Brian R. 137, 210 Wheeler, John G. 115 White, Stephen M. 39, 127, 180, 182 Wickersham, Amy J. 7, 38, 77, 102 Wickner, Anthony). 137 Wigren, Jeffrey D. 17, 27, 102, 208 Wigren, Kathleen A. 115 Wilcox, Gordon 150,151 Wild, Ellen Louise 4, 27, 38, 39, 102,237 Willey, Christopher J. 115 Willey, Erica D. 57, 137 Williams, Darryl E. Williams, Michelle Lea Williams, Paul K. 137 Williams, Timothy J. 39, 115 Willis, Jennifer Joy 22,28, 115 Wilson, Betsy). 57, 127 Wilson, Jeffery A. 102, 192 Winegarden, Robert 167 Winter Play 42-43 Winters, lanelle L. 115, 202, 203 Wintz, Matthew D. Wipson, Robert R. 127 Wirth, Paul A. 102 Wittenberg, Eric). 115 Woessner, Kimberly M. 17, 102, 188 Wold, Darrell 198, 205,212 Wolff, James 175 Wong, Phillip Yiu 127,137 Wood, Brenda J. 137 Wood, Karla R. 115 Woods, James W. Jr. 127 Woods, Lisa Anne 19, 23,27, 39, 63, 102, 158 Woolhouse, David C. 137, 164 Wren, Jeanne M. 57,137 Wright, Mike Paul Wrobleski, Ann M. 115 Wuollet, Chad 137 Wuollet, Chris Steven 115 Wurster, Jacquelin L. 138 Wydra, Michael T. Wyner, Amy Lynn 102 Wynn, Dia P. 127 Wynn, Heather A. 137 Ceroxing all the material required by the teachers to help teach the students more efficiently with a greater variety of related materials.” — Catherine Brengman Xiong, Blongukei 142 ogurt: Park students come in all flavors and must be stirred together into one fruitful flavor.” — Jon-Marc Ylvisaker Yamada, Ryusukei 39,115 Yang, Choua 115 Yantes, Lynn 151 Yarwood, John C. 127,210 Yatckoske, Jodi A. 102 Yeager, Chad D. Yellen, Bradley M. 17, 29, 102, 185, 190, 191 Ylvisaker, Jeremy 38, 137 Ylvisaker, Jon-Marc 102,192, 207 Young, Andrew G. Youngberg, Richard J. 127, 156, 211 The whole school has so much spirit that it almost glows.” — John Zweig Zahn, Kristi L. 17, 54, 102,211 Zak, Robert M. 102,147 Zank, Jennifer L. 115 Ziegelman, Lisa M. 137 Zimmer, Daniel T. 10, 127,180 Zimmerman, Cheryl M. 127 Zimmerman, Lisa Beth 134, 137, 167 Zimney, Elizabeth L. 127,186, 187, 198, 199 Zinn, Bobo 62 Zolotonosov, Ella 115 Zuckerman, Joshua Raphael 42, 62, 171 Zwack, Michael A. Zwieg, Jeffrey S. 102 Zwieg, John A. 102 I Park style meant support and spirit. only at the final girls' basketball A-C-T-l-O-N — that's what we game, but throughout the entire year, wanted and that's what we got: not Index 239 1987 Echowan Editor-in-Chicf Christine Schottenbauer Copy Editor Barb Bronstien Art-Layout Editor Laura Bestler Photography Editor Candy Rossin Business Manager jay Ludke Advisor Sharon Warner Staffers Steve Berkwitz David Ezrilov Heidi Formo Susan Gannon Kim Goldblatt Ellen Hanson Anne Hutchinson Tawni Kothenbeutel Peggy Libra Faith McGovvn Karin Newhouse Patti Noren Jill Oleisky Michelle Rosenberg Meg Stoneking Robyn Tillotson A Trashing 1987... as the year closes, all the fads, words, and ideas become only memories. Photographers Rick Burnstein Christy Danover LeAnn Gustafson Lesley Hayden Julie Roller Chris Kosel Matt Kraska Scott Lindberg Dawn Maidment Business Assistant Andrea Resnick Cover Design Laura Bestler Colophon: One thousand, two hundred and seventy-five copies of the 1987 Echowan were printed by the Taylor Publishing Company of Dallas, Texas. The approximate cost of publishing volume 59 was $32,000. The 9x12 book contains 232 pages printed on 80lb. enamel paper. The book uses Smyth binding and is rounded and backed. Sixteen pages are printed in four-color and fourteen in spot color. Eight pages are on Gray Carnival Text. The cover is Lithocote Embossed Black 1 and Red 33 applied. The endsheets are white with Red 33 ink. All copy is set in Optima type, with headlines in 36pt. Optima Bold. The kicker in the people section is 48 pt. Brush, overburned on a 12 pt. Harvard rule line. A variety of type styles and screened graphics are used in features and theme pages in order to carry out the theme. Special Thanks: Cliff Wilder • David Bank Studios • Doc Anderson • Gordon Gunlock • Nate Larson • St. Louis Park Sailor • Our Parent Patrons and other advertisers • The faculty and staff of St. Louis Park High School • Anne Mueller • Art Cahill • Jerry Bronstien • Paul Steege• Rob Sklenar• Michelle Murtha Tracy Sundseth• Debbie Bank• Julia Terrell • Heather Lewis. Colophon