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

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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

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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

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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