Upper Arlington High School - Norwester Yearbook (Upper Arlington, OH)

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 7 like to stand out in everything Ido. Distinguished Figures Of the myriad number of pieces that fit together to form a jigsaw puzzle, each one contributes its part to create a final image. Oftentimes, one piece will be lost among the others and go unnoticed The largest piece of the puzzle may be the easiest to fit into place and may provide a splash of needed color and magnificence, but upon examination. the tiny piece which got lost in the vivid array often proves to be of the most value. After the discovery of this special piece, one notices Its complexity and diversity which is different from all the rest The Profiles section examines in depth some of the school's most fascinating people and. in essence, displays those individuals whose extraordinary facets are sometimes not recognized These distinguished figures prove to have a subtle magnificence all their own Standing out In the crowd for Kurt Wright can mean anything from dressing up as ADAM ANT. the leader of a new wave rock group, to playing trumpet solos at football games Commitment is Kurt's most intense character trait. Because he was president of the band during his senior year, most of his time was devoted to improving the band and its unity. I tried to be a president who worked with the people rather than one who gave commands.” he said. Being in the band will be one of my most fondly remembered memories when I think back to my high school years. After going to band camp for two weeks the summer before my senior year and after being out in the field every morning at 7 a.m to march and play, all of the band members became one close, unified family. These types of friendships won't stop even after band is over.” Another area of band Kurt relished was his trumpet solos at football games. He worked diligently to perform them and cherished every moment in the spotlight. Kurt was also committed to school and his studies because after high school, he wants to go to Ohio State to attend either medical school or major In business His desire to be a prominent figure In the business world shows his will to be the best he can be After the seriousness of studying was over, and his band duties were finished for the day, Kurt escaped his structured life by dressing up as ADAM ANT ‘‘Not only did I have a great time, but everyone around me got a kick out of it too,” he said. If one thing is for sure, it is that Kurt’s determination to stand out in everything he docs will put him right where he wants to be - at the pinnacle of it all. 84 Profile

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Jane Dieker Ken Mollica Scott Easton Doug Dodd Mike Mollmann Jim Evans Betsy Dun Elizabeth Moran Tammy Firestone Andrew Eastwood Jim Newstrom Douglas Fulmer Lori Ehert Eric Olson Janet Gille John Esmond Peggy Orazen Lance Hartley Ellen Evans Jenny Ormsby Lynn Hill John Falrand Jeff Oyster Tim Neely Tom Fallidas Mindy Parcish Stephanie Nitschke Kathleen Feidner Lori Penzone Sarah Purdy Gregg Fenton Susan Petro Mindy Rex Barbara Fickell Karen Pietrzak Jennifer Scott Mary Florence Rachel Pettus Craig Travis Kathy Fox David Porterfield Cindy Vlahos Scott Frost Jamie Price Michelle Wagner Beth Gano Preston Price Elizabeth Walters Jennifer Gareff Dan Prond Scott White Grace Geisman Mike Queen Andy Wiltberger Holly Gerken Tracey Quilligan Jim Gibeaut James Quilty Ohio Wesleyan Susan Goddard Laura Ragland Molly Brubaker Steve Gifford Katherine Ramsay Amy Hawk Aaron Goldfein Edward Reilly Stew Hirsch Karen Goldmann Lisa Rhees Gary Grabovac Heather Romine Otterbein College Craig Graver Walid Saad Jon Athens John Graver Rick Schnoor Robert Collie Kathleen Gruber Chris Schodorf Rob Jones Jessie Hass Richard Schoenstein Susan Sanders Bobby Hager Renee Schooley Princeton University Lee Harper Louesa Schnm Susan Himes David Setterlin Cindy Lao Joe Hoess Debra Shapiro Beth Hoover Marie Shieh Purdue University Brian Hoyland Matt Shoman Andrew Fischer Gavin Howe Julie Shoop David Hudson Julia Simonian Richmond. University of Shahla Ighanl Dawn Slack Brad Lucas Shirin Ighanl Dana Smith Jennifer Lynch LceAnne Imes Karen Smith Rochester College Shelly Jackson Mark Somerson . Sharon Johnson Kristina Stephan Greg Guthrie Brian Jones Jane Stooke Rochester, University of Shellie Jordan Boris Streun Ken Keener Peter Stuhldreher Davd Abrams Bill Kennedy James Taylor Karen Kiener Steve Turner Southern Methodist Andy Kottenstette Sherry Ulrich University Oliver King Smith Jane Utgard Ernie Ellies John King Glenn Vanik Amy Guy Christy Kurz Jeff Van Schoyck Steve Jacoby Karen Langford Sarah Van Horn Lysa Lawing Pam Walker Stetson University Jennifer Lawrence Cynthia Watson David Morton David Leach Steve Weaver Elizabeth Lee Randy Whipps Texas. University of Brian Lehr Mike Whitcomb Jenny Naffziger Scott Lindner Jon Whybrew Kristine Lindsay Bob Wilke Tufts University Steve Lingo Pat Wilson Dexter Congbalay Ann Losekamp Annette Winchester Dan Lynn Missy Wojta U.S. Military Academy Mike Machinsky Kurt Wright Michael Johnson Mike Matthews Tony Martin Keith Zahniser Universidad Catonicade Jim Masdea Anne May Ohio University Quito Isabel Del Vando Cerreson Kathy McCarthy Brenda Bob Anne McCarty Brady Bogen U. Pihls Skole David McIntyre Dave Brooke Agnete Nesse John Meagher Keith Brown David Mehaffie Dave Bull Valparaiso University Mike Menning Brad Butler Mary Nay Mary Merullo Jane Cavarozzi Christine Miller Rob Collier Vanderbilt University Anne Moffitt Carolyn Cullman William Kelly Virginia. University of Scott Robinson Winston Robinson Karla Wilcox Wake Forest University Jan Fischer Washington University Ron Mason Wesleyan University Margaret Sheppard Westminster College John Wood William and Mary. College of Mike Hoess Wittenberg University Beth Ackerman John Barton Eric Bowen Dedra Day Perry Frey Greg Grafton Bob Hays Bob Laudick Vicky Lawrence Cindy Shilliday Wooster College Janet McCracken Wright State University Brent Garland Bruce Lancia Yale University Martha Cavendish Emily Greenwald Military Curt Anderson David Feduchak Kevin McMahon Pat Murray Kris Oakes Fred Pagel Early Graduates (January 20. 1983) Anne Allen Jane Bender Judi Bersoff Jeff Bonaventure Mark Calvary Doug Culp Shelly Jenkins Natalie Lantz Mimi LeGette Steve Lencke Jacqueline Marchan Nancy Mauger David Sams Dan Shea Karen Slamcka Dan Vegso Carla Krichbaum John Mollica S«nior» 83

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 The biggest pressure about being an administrator's child is always having to set a good example — Susan Shelby “You'll never guess what happened in school today. Mom and Dad! An often heard expression at many dinner tables, this one is rarely voiced In the homes of Susan Shelby. Peggy Orazen. or Lori Pierce These three girls have one thing in com mon — each is a daughter of a school administrator. All three girls are proud to have their dad as an administrator, but they all agreed that school affairs should be left at school so as not to interfere with the family's private life. Susan, daughter of Principal Dave Shelby, commented that most people come up to her and say Your dad is terrific! But when she was In elementary school, she was repeatedly told by other children that she received such superior grades because of her father Now all she receives are genuine comments about her dad. Peggy, daughter of Ed Orazen, principal of Jones Junior High, agreed with Susan that If anything. I get more respect than hassle because most people really like my dad Because Lon's father. Assistant-Principal Ben Pierce, handles disciplinary problems at UAHS, Lori has a different viewpoint: If I do something wrong and joke about it. people treat me differently Just because I’m Mr Pierce’s daughter doesn't mean I'm perfectly behaved. One aspect about being an administrator's child bothered all three girls. People tend to prejudge us and expect us to be an extension of our dads, which we definitely are not. com mented Susan. One final advantage these three girls share which is exceedingly Important is the fact that each is proud to know her father is a well respected figure in the UA school system and a much ap predated one. too A classroom ts an interesting place because it consists of a collection of minds, each unique and profound Even though Mr. Randall Pfeiffer spends much of his time teaching English X and Public Speaking, his diverse life style enables him to take pleasure in his hobbies and most Importantly, his family. Mr Pfeiffer graduated from Capital University with a bachelor's degree in speech and English and then went on to obtain his master’s degree in guidance and counseling from Ohio State. This is his twelfth year of teaching, which he feels is unbelievable because the time has passed so quickly Because of his Interest in sports, Mr. Pfeiffer earnestly follows the Bears' athletic events and acts as the head coach of boys track But after Mr. Pfeiffer's coaching duties are completed, he relishes a day on the golf course. Mr Pfeiffer’s favorite hobby is music. Since he grew up with rock-and-roll under the influence of his older sister, he owns a large collection of record albums which he started purchasing seriously in 1967. This collection includes albums by The Police, Pink Floyd, and The Beatles Mr. Pfeiffer also shares his musical interest with his wife Patty, who taught fifth grade at Hilliard before the birth of their daughter Molly, now two years old. The best way to get me off a subiect is to ask me about Molly She’s the center of everything for me. he said with a smile During the summer Mr Pfeiffer runs a blacktop seal ing business with his brother-in-law He bought this business from two former students and truly enjoys this job because it allows him to be outside in the warm weather, and it is a welcomed change from the confines of the classroom Teaching at UAHS is just one of Mr. Pfeiffer's many facets, which proves he. as well as his students, is unique and profound Proi.l 85