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

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Making good use of their after school time Craig Frey and Grant Eull quiz each other on their chcnv istry elements days, busy nights leave little or no time for leisure The days were too short and the hours too few. There were so many things we wanted to try; so many things we had to get done. We crammed every moment as full as we could and we still couldn't accomplish as much as we wanted to. Homework was usually the top priority item. We had to make sure our assignment was done for calculus and that our paper was ready for composition class. And just when we thought we were caught up with studying, a big test was announced in history class and we still had 75 more pages to read. It seemed like I could never catch up. As soon as I finished one thing, there were five more to get started on. commented senior Susie Kuretsky. If we ever reached the end of the paper chase, we still had lots of things that demanded our attention We sought jobs, working many after school and evening hours in pursuit of the dollars we needed to get that tuxedo for prom, that perfect pair of earrings, or that necessary tank of gas. Often we rushed to these jobs still dressed in our practice clothes since we “As soon as I finished one thing, there were five more to get started on. — Susie Kuretsky wanted to be involved in activities, too. It was important for our sense of school spirit to join an organization, to be in a play, to keep playing in Pep Band. We tried to get as much practice time in as we could. Tracy Fischman. senior, practiced for track during her open hour on many ocasions because she had to schedule doctor and dentist appointments after school. Some of us attempted to use early morning hours to our advantage. We went jogging as early as six a.m in order to get exercise time in. The workouts perked us up for the day ahead as well. Everything took time and many days there just wasn't enough of that. So we cut corners. We dashed madly from one thing to the next, sometimes taking time to eat. sometimes not. Senior Ross Fredenberg commented. Between school, football, work and homework, it was really hard to find the time to sit down and have a family meal. Many of us compensated for this by grabbing a candy bar or a doughnut and eating it on the way to class. One thing we worked hard to keep in our schedule was our friends. Maintaining our social contacts was relaxing and enjoyable. But a good friend was often needed when we had to talk to somebody, to cry on a shoulder or just share a joke that only a special friend could understand. When things are going bad. friends help you to see the bright side. said Betsy Wilson, junior. They remind you of positive things coming up in the future. We wanted it all. every experience We tried every way possible to get it. Jenni Batteen, senior, stated. Sometimes I stayed up until three a m. studying for a test because I had gone to a basketball game earlier. We wanted it all and we believed we could have it ... if only we didn't have to sleep. Wceknlghls 21

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Short of time, the male cheerleaders scramble through a quick praciice ol one of their difficult stunts |ust before a football game No time to eat. Jenna Zank gets an energy boost from a can of Mountain Dew while waiting for the bus to take her next task of the day After visiting all the booths. Mark Hawkins discusses his plans with students from other schools College Fair was one weekmght activity people didn't want to miss. Activities help people unwind, and Kevin Fatness works off some of the day's tension during the game of intramural volleyball. 20 Weeknights

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Wrapping the pillar with crepe-paper. Nicki Hon) and Margi Butts prepare the lunchroom for the Sadie Hawkins dance. We're engaged. Shouting at her friends. Caroline Priaud informs them that Paul Steege has given her a carnation and plans to marry her Helping out with setting up Sadie Hawkins. Melinda Boone cuts rolls of paper for other cheerleaders to make posters on. 22 Sadie Hawkins