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

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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

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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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Mysteriously, the gypsy Leslie Deblock tells Amy Richman and her date the future of their relationship, along with other information Western style dress, time in jail and square dancing give flavor of covi What do you wear? How do you dress? For years the Sadie tradition of dressing had continued. The fashion of Sadie-goers was that which you used to see on the Beverly Hillbillies. Senior Ed Olson said. You sort of dress like a hick for fun and to be different Sophomore. Nicole Bloom stated. You dress country style because it's part of the Sadie atmosphere. The main types of clothing were usually a pair of old scrawny jeans, a flannel shirt, and to top it off. the traditional cowboy hat for the guys Most of the girls wore mini-skirts with frayed edges, flannel shirts that matched the guys', and garter belts which were given to the guy after the dance ended The tradition other than dressing was the girls treating the guy to a dinner of his choice The girls chose mostly expensive places, such as. Lee Ann Chins. Samauri. Red Lobster, and the Cattle Company. The girls brought their guys to such places to impress them, especially if it was their first night out. After dinner, it was onto a night of fun and dancing, with the facilities. The facilities were. The WLOL Sound and Light Show, which featured the radio person- “The jail is the best because you get a kiss from your date!” — J.C. Hammond ality Denny Schaefer. There was a variety of music, slow and fast. The couples enjoyed the Sound and Light Show, there were prizes given out to the most romantic couple. The prizes were either cassette tapes or albums of everybody's favorite rock singer. Fortune telling, featured three seniors. Stephanie Sigelman. Leslie Deblock, and Patty Boyer. They told fortunes of love, money, marriage, children, and life. The couples enjoyed the booth. Cindy Iverson junior says, The booths of Sadie adds something different. You can participate in more activities. It makes the whole evening more exciting' The main attraction for the guys was the jail, J.C. Hammond, junior said. The jail is the best because you get a kiss from your date! Throughout the evening guys were either put into jail by the sheriffs. or they put themselves in just to get a kiss. The general store was also an attraction. students went there to buy refreshments after dancing a while. The refreshments consisted of many varieties of pop. plus a large assortment of candy. Carnations were also being sold at the general store, but this time the guy paid the bill After dancing and having fun. it was time to learn who the Sadie King and Queen. Also, who had won the winner of the bubble gum contest The King and Queen of Sadie were Lisa Baumann, junior. and Mark Hawkins, senior The winner of the bubble gum contest was senior. Chris Roe Before the night was over the couples had their pictures taken sitting on blanket in a hayloft. It was to be a keep sake for both the girl and the guy Junior. Jennifer Dols. said. The pictures give you a picture to remember Sadie '87 forever' Sadie Hawkins 23