Virginia High School - Rohian / Star Of The North Yearbook (Virginia, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1985 volume:

%• Virginia High School WELCOME BACK! Seniors, our graduation year of 1985 is upon us It's a year to remember for the rest of our lives The years we've spent to- gether have been very reward- ing to all We've grown up to- gether as one large family, watching each other grow a lit- tle each year The valuable friendships that have been made will be with us forever the friends that were there through the good and the bad times We're a class to be proud of! Remember Keep your heads up high, because we're the class of 1985 Will you remember: Who won the '84 Homecom- ing game? Who our foreign exchange students were? The theme of the Turnabout dance? Mr. Beulke? The wonderful ROHIAN staff? How cute Mrs. Krause was? If you can't, just page through your 84- 85 Rohian and start remembering the good ol' days. WORKING HARD OR HARDLY WORKING? 9 d O n O — co 1984 Homecoming was an enjoyable week for all. Prob- ably the most exciting event of the week was the float com- petition between the sopho- more, junior, and senior classes. The event ended with the ju- nior class of '86 coming in first place with the winning slogan Hammer the Bears! Other events of the week were Izzy Dizzy, Egg Toss, Tug-O-War, and a Smear Tournament that went on all week. The most an- ticipated part of Homecoming was the Coronation Assembly. Maria Manion and Scott Feroni were crowned Homecoming Queen and King. The fun-filled week came to an end when the Virginia Blue Devils were defeated in football by the Eveleth Golden Bears. The game was not a total loss, however, thanks to the Virginia Marching Blues and their spec- tacular award-winning half- time show. ROYAL COURT Front Usa Lucarelli, Jeana Lautigar, Queen Maria Manion. Toma Foosness. Back Tim Anderson. Brian Makela. King Scott Feroni. Erik Peterson TOURNABOUT . . . This year's theme for Turnabout was Almost Paradise With over 125 couples occupying the decorated gym. it was groovy and far out! The whole scene was outa sight!! Everyone boogied down to the hip sounds of Doc and the Surgeons. All in all, it was a night to remember It was ... Almost Paradise. ALMOST PARADISE 1 The rowdie line for pictures 2 Launa B and Lisa I are the Bobbsy Twins1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 The three muskateers boogie-woogie1 4 Kelly S moons the camera 5 It's time for smg-aiong with the Surgeons' 6 Kevin D has Dance Fever! 7 A long-awaited reunion for two band noogies 8 Mr D is having a dicussion with himself 9 Jill P reaches for a star 15 PROM A NIGHT IN HEAVEN The Junior Class of 1984 cre- ated “A Night in Heaven for the Junior-Senior Prom. With an array of blue, pink, and silver, the mood was set for a roman- tic evening. Thanks to the tal- ent of Doc and the Surgeons, the evening was a huge suc- cess 16 1. A perfect description of the 1984 Prom. 2. Do you think this fun?! 3. Dan and Cindy pose for the camera. 4. Dennis floats on paper steam- ers. 5. Working hard, eh boys? 6. Barry explains The Facts of Life to Dan. 7. Toni and Don stop for a drink of punch. 8. Mikey does it Wright. 9. Jim and Brian add the final touch. 17 A NIGHT IN HEAVEN Snowweek, put on by the Student Council, was an exciting and fun week for all who par- ticipated. Many students dressed up for the various days to show their school spirit. Some of the events were co-ed piggy-back races, sled races, izzy-dizzy, and the licorice and marsh- mallow eating contest. Coronation was an exhuberant occasion with Cathy McBride and Rick Paoletti crowned Queen and King. A dance was held following the basketball game. To sum it up-what a GREAT WEEK! 1 Future grandmother: Renee Ohmann 2 Gina and Michelle say Hurry up and take the picture 3. The Royal Snow Week Court: Row 1 (left to right) Terri Tiedeman. Terri Cress. Queen: Cathy McBride. Polly Rice 4 John Diwishek: the Olympic swimming gold medalist in the making 5. Scott Robinson: the best dressed man in school__ SENIOR TRIVIA The following survey reflects the general prefences of the class of '85. The choices were the result of a poll taken by the senior class. MUSICAL GROUP 1. Van Halen 2 Prince and the Revolution 3 Bruce Springsteen and the Easy Street Band ALBUM 1. Born in the USA Bruce Springsteen 2. Purple Rain Prince and the Revo- lution 3 Reckless Bryan Adams % it-' FOOD 1 Pizza 2 Spaghetti 3 Ham Sandwiches HANGOUT i 1. Jud's Garage 2 Godfather's 3. Main Street LUNCH SPOT 1 Lunchroom (The Table) 2 Bowling Alley 3. Court House MOVIE AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY 1 Working 2 Athletics 3. Watching TV SONG 1. I can't fight this feeling REO 2 Jungle Love The Time 3. Born in the USA Bruce MALE SINGER WHIZ KIDS SPEAK UP! This year's Speech Team proved to have some new and promising orators. The major adjustment was their new Speech coach. Mrs. Koski from Mt. Iron. She took over the position Mr. Swenson had for seventeen years. The season had four meets before Sub-Regions. The team practiced at least once a week, it's no wonder they did so well! The co- captains this year are Barb Belin and Cheryl Lehman. 1 2 3 4 1. Joel looks confident about his speech. 2. Do I have to?!?” 3. Front row: l-r; Mike Carlson. Second row: l-r; Barb Gianlorenzi. Ronelle Jussila, Liz Stauber. Third row l-r; Cheryl Lehman. Julie Henderson, Moni- ca Lanari. Denise Berger Not pictured Joel Kotchevar 4. Smile pretty. Barb! NFL NHS The National Forensic League is honorary speech and debate league. Students in speech and debate earn points at each meeting or at each Speech meet they place in. After they receive 25 points, they are eligible to participate in the National Forensic League. The National Honor Society consists of a group of highly scholastic students. A junior must get a 3.4 grade point average to participate, and a senior must receive a 3.2 average. They are a group of hard working students, and we are really proud of you! CLOSE-UP Close-up — What is it? What do you have to do for it? Close-up is an orga- nization which raises money by selling raffle tickets and candy in order to send students to Washington. D. C. Close-up members are selected to re- present VH$ at our nation's capital and get a chance to attend seminars and see our government up close. While in Washington. D.C.. you get a chance to tour the city and meet students from all across the country. 1. Members are Bob Peterson, Tom Metsa. Pat McHugh, Mike Toman, Chris Woods. Marty Marana. Jeana Lautigar. Darren Maturi. Monica Lanari. Fernando Tibayan. Matt McCoid. Mike Conroy. Aaron Beulke, Jim Skinner. Michelle Niemi. Jeff Alto. Jack Swearingen. Steph- anie Mooller. Kris Maki. Barb Bleaser. Jennifer Alto, and Monica Strumble 2. Gee. I wonder if they have ba- nanas in Washington? thinks Stephanie as Monica looks on. 3. Mr. Munig ponders. “M M's sure would go with this cup of coffee. 4 Oh no! Not another box!! Have‘t I sold $790 yet?!? cries Jennifer. 5. Watch out, D.C.. here comes the Kangaroo Hunter !!! AFS AFS stands for American Field Service This organization deals with foreign relations, rais- ing money throughout the year, and sending one or more students abroad during the sum- mer. AFS this year hosted Mike Conroy of Aus- tralia. This years supervisor Mr. Christiansen guided them all. The AFS members are: Terri Cress, Mike Conroy, Lisa Luccarelli, Terri Tied- man, Jeana Lautigar, Robin Loberg, Maria Manion, Cathy McBride, Paula Brusacoram, Sue Schmid, Amy Avaikainen, Cindy Tietz, Da- vid Olson, Julie Henderson, Amy Chiabotti. Shiela Skarp, Mary Beth Toman, Ann Thomas, Debbie Wilde, Sue Ramponi, Laura Lacina, Lin- da Erkkila. Jennifer Kaufman. STUDENT COUNCIL This year's Student Council did a lot for the school in sponsoring many activities, such as the re-open- ing of the Student Lounge, Snow Week and Home- coming would not be what they are without the Student Council. The 1984-1985 Student Council was made up of: Seniors Tim Anderson, Jim Berger, Joe Eskola, Scott Feroni, Pete Gazelka, Lara Ibrahim, Gayle John- son, Jeana Lautigar, Maria Manion, and Paula Pe- trich. Juniors Michelle Altobelli, Denise Berger, Barb Berlin, Mike Callister, Amy Christopherson, Pat McHugh, Tom Metsa, Bob Peterson, Jim Skinner, and Jack Swearingen, Sophomores Jennifer Alto, Amy Avikainen, Joe Boyer, Amy Chiabotti, Joel Kotchevar, Jon Linden, Michelle Lore, and Mary Toman. KNOWLEDGE BOWL The 1984-85 Knowledge Bowl con- sists of seniors Peter Gazelka and Steve Smokey, juniors Jack Swearin- gen. Allen Lindgren, and Michael To- man, sophomores Seth Jayson, Will McBride, and Fernando Tibayan. The teams practice four times a week, Wednesday and Friday at noon and Tuesday and Thursday after school. The coach is Louise Grams with Mary Caldwell as assistant. Our Knowledge Bowl teams compete against 36 teams from the area to determine which teams will go to regions and later on state. Keep up the good work!! 1 Knowledge Bowl sophomores: Will McBride. Seth Jayson, Fernando Tibayan, junior: Jack Swearingen 2. Look at that smile!! Pete Gazelka just hanging around 3. Todd Johnson showing his cool brains 4. Junior Allen Lindgren thinking up a new ques- tion. 29 MATH LEAGUE Solving tough problems is a variety of math-relat- ed topics is what Math League is all about. Each meet consists of three events: two individual rounds and a team round in which all the members complete one test. The problems on many of the tests are so hard they would put many algebra teachers' test questions to shame. Coming up with even half of the cor- rect answers on a test is in itself quite a feat, so just imagine taking three math tests in one day!! Way to go Math Lea- guers!!! AT OUR BEST 31 Under the direction of Mr. Dallas Frandsen, this years Acappela Choir had another excellent year. These four fine officers: President Joe Eskola; Vice President, Tim Anderson; Treasurer, Maria Manion, and Secretary, Heidi Gerchman also helped in the choirs success. The Acappela put in many long hours of work which was obvious to the people who were fortunate enough to see this outstanding choir perform. Through the annual fruit and candy sales the choir raised enough money for the annual spring tour which was also a great success. Congradulations Acappela on another successful year!! Row 1: Dawn Dean. Wendy Berfolas, Heidi Gerchman. Latina Bergman, Laurie Cope. Polly Rice. Kathy Haugen, Linda Cedar. Shelley Heinrich. Cathy McBride. Vicki Gilson. Glori Jokkinen, Maria Manion. Stephanie Moeller. Shelly Sampson. Row 2: Dawn Hakala. Tari Squires. Kelly Weinert, Tonya Constantine, Marty Marana. Tammy Lasky, Chris Woods. Barb Gianlorenzi. Sonja Carlsgaard. Ronelle Jussila. Michelle Altobelli. Kelly Johnson. Mary Shustarich. Maria Mortaloni. Sherry Moberg. Kelly Vine. Row 3: Barry Richard. Bob Kobal. Troy Lindgren. Peter Barboni, Jim Skinner. Todd Siebert, Steve Karakas. Fernando Tibayan, Bill Niemi, Joe Eskola, Al Lindgren. Paul Bogren, Dan Bogren, Stacy Tarr. Norman Zimmel. Erik Isaacson. Nick Skorich. Row 4: Aaron Bialke, Paul Siebert. Steve Bell. Don Gulan. Rick Miller. Tim Andersom. Bin Lundberg, Jay Watson, Jim Bonner, Chris Pylkka, Glen Moore. Neil O'Donnel. Mickey Dodds. Jason Pulkinen. Jack Swearingen. Rick Perrala, George Eilbertson, Kevin Rudolph. 1 Fire up 2nd Sops! 2. Omigod! We ore lost!! 3. Group Pic 4 Nick is in o somber mood. 5. Lets get hoppy. Mory! 6. ?? 7. Kevin cotches the roving photographer!! 35 MIXED CHOIR The 1984-85 Mixed Choir is very young. The choir is mode up of all sophomores, two juniors, and a sen- ior. The leader or President of the choir is Vicki Klouse, Vice-President is Donna Matson, and the Treasurer is Julie Henderson. The individual sections are led by Jon Linden and Paul Jones for the tenors. The bass section is led by Jon Ofstad and Tony Neari. The soprano section is led by Beth Horoshak and Maria Sandnas. The alto section is led by Anne Roche. Keep on singin' Mixed Choir!! First row: L to R: Vicki Klouse, Terri Laakonen, Maria Sandnas. Debi Erickson. Gerri Holm. Jodie Kottom, Sheri Lamppa, Amy Chiabotti. Loddie Schecinger. Debbie Marjele. Julie Benderson, Donna Mattson, Marybeth Toman. Evelyn Stevens. Nicole Bonneville. Second row: Elaine Lakosky. Sandy Kovich. Traci Kappela, Beth Horoshak. Jennifer Kaufman. Sue Schmidt. Shari Kauppinen. Linda Risse. Jennifer Alto, Stacy Baribeau. Mary Zager. Sherry Latinen. Gina Shepard. Anne Roche. Third row: Willie Spelts. Chris Skarp. Tom Mortaloni. Jett Rouleau, Devin Davidson. Chris Kendrick, Tony Neari. Dan Arnberg, Cory Arn. Randy Babaracki, John Lin- den. Cory Pylkka, Craig Sistad. Fourth row: Mike Manion, Dean Edstrom. John Ofstad. Roger Kobal, Steve Saisa. Jeff Lahden- pera. Paul Jones. Jon Busse, Greg Weaver. Zack Zinfer, Levitt Marana. Mike Luzich, Larry Groves. ORCHESTRA With Mrs. Doty on a year's leave of absence, the orches- tra was under the temporary direction of Ms. Goossens. The orchestra held three concerts in town. The Christmas concert in early December included pieces such as St. Paul' Suite and Farandole. The second performance in February gave the audience a preview of what the orchestra would be playing at the MMEA (Minneso- ta Music Education Asso- ciation) convention held in the Twin Cities on February 23. The third Spring concert performed on April 25 summed up all the hard work put in by the orches- tra members this year. 1 4 1 L-R 1st row: Anna Heland. Megan Dunlap, Allison Caulfield. Jennifer Caulfield, Sonja Carlsgaard. 2nd row: Tammy Appleby, Lena Lundberg. Kathy Clarke. Janet Mohney. Nathan Carlsgaard. 3rd row: Mandy Vandervort, Theresa Whalen. Sue Randall. Wendy Gillespe. Laura Davis, Kristen Petto, Will McBride, Jack Swearingen. Don Cauldwell. Karen Swearingen. 4th row: Troy Amundson, John Diwishek 2. Sonja's hard at work! 3. John listens to instructions. 4 Jack and Will trying to get it right! 37 The Virginia Marching Blues had a spectacular summer. All last spring they worked hard to earn money for their trip to Calgary in July. In Calgary Stampede Pa- rade, the band took second place and became eligiable to compete in the Field Show Com- petition. They placed second in the show with their brilliant perfor- mance, to bring the great sum- mer to an end, the band took first place in the Aquatennial for the first time in the history of the Marching Blues. During the school year, the band displayed their musical tal- ent in three concerts. The High School Band was split into two bands this year. There was the Wind Ensemble directed by John Vukmanich and the Concert Band directed by Dallas Frand- sen. 1. “We're King of the Hill- A 1 I 2. Smile for the camera, Jeff 11 3. The Wind Ensemble: Front row, r-l: Liz Garni, Ann Thomas. Tama Foosness. Barb Marcella, Denise Berger, Samantha Holler, Monica Strumbell. Toni Belpedio, Barb Berlin, Shelley Heinrich, Pam Mehle, Lynn Shadle, Paula Brusacoram. 2nd row: Jody Phenning, Cindy Kruse, Mary Marcella, Barb Bleaser, Holly Laine, Lisa Petrick. Jodi Johnson, David Maki. Don Gulon, Lara Ibrahim, Gayle Johnson, 3rd row: Sheila Skarp, Steve Preckel, Dennis Paakkonen, Kathy Bergerson, Jon Linden, Kris Nielson, Joe Boyer, Monica Lanari, Steve Groebe. Dan Rautio, 4th row: Byron Dennie, Eric Mattila, Seth Jayson, Todd Johnson, John Harrington, Dan Weaver, Todd Arola. Pat McHugh. Jim Moore, Ross Phenning, Sean Jayson. 4th row: Mike Lilya, Terry Maki, Jim Berger, Jeff Gunderson. Front Row: (l-r)- Amy Lupich, Allison Rosak. Lynn Anderson, Carrie Heikkila, Melissa Vandervort, Deanne Marks. Natile Kokal. Michelle Niemi. Tammy Vandervorst, Lora Kukkonen, Chris Alementi. Leah Pittkanen. Cathy Hokkenon. 2nd Row (lor)- Chris Pri- jatel. Marla Padgett. Tammy Niemi. Trisha Wirtenen. Roberta Lundquist. Curtis Pas- kavan. Jamie Karakas. Laura Birnstihl. Liz Stauber. Stephanie Moeller. 3rd Row: (l-r Paul Mowry, Mike Carlson, Ginger Luoma, Joel Anderson. Bin Richard. Traci Kapella, Virginia Rovanen, Chris Rosman. Michelle Mohney, Ken Arola. Becky Prijatel. 4th Row: (l-r)- Dan Skinner, Michelle Niemi, Cheryl Jalonen, Tim Michals. Hans Froeh- lingsdort. Gary Blume. Lester Williams. Erik Woods. Derek Bertolas. Boyd Peterson. 5th Row: (L-r)- Melissa Maki. Dan Witcher. Jason Halttunen. Bonnie Hill 5 6 5. Where is everyone? 6. Holly Laine is keeping Reberta Lundquist warm during practice. 39 TWIRLING WITH STYLE The VHS Twirlers are led by captains Jeana Lautigar and Barb Berlin. They are a part of the front units in theVHS March- ing Band and perform during halftime at different sporting events during the school year. Their practices are held after school and they do a good job of performing. 1 4 1 Front row: Sheila Anderson. Tammy Niemi Second row: Sandy Kovich, Jennifer Alto Third row: captains Jeana Lautigar and Barb Berlin 2. Prep Bowl practice in the Dome 3. The performance in the Metrodome. 4 A brilliant halftime show at a home football game 40 4 RIFLE CORPS The rifle corps, a part of the Virginia Marching band, under the leadership of sen- ior co-captains Barb Marcella and Toni Bel- pedio, received the first place award in the front units division in Calgary, Alberta. The corps practices in the mornings be- fore school to prepare for its performances. They perform at football, basketball, and hockey games. Thanks to the bank the year was a great success. 41 POM-PON GIRLS Under the leadership of cap- tains Vicki Gilson and Paula Pe- trich. the Pom-Pon girls height- ened the spirit of the 84-85 school year. The squad of three seniors, three juniors, two sophomores and two freshmen participated in many sports events of the Virginia Blue Devils, including basketball, football, and hockey. During the summer of 84, they were active with the Virginia Marching Blues. Keep up the good job girls! FLAG CORPS This year's flag corps is quite young, consisting of 11 juniors, 2 sophomores, and 3 freshman. The corps is led by captain Chris Ali- menti and co-captains Lisa Pe- trick and Amy Christopherson. During the summer the corps marches with the band and per- forms to the songs the band plays. During the school year you can see them performing at foot- ball, hockey, and basketball games. Good work, corps! 1. Marching at the dome. 2. At practice. 3. Who me? 4. First row: Karla Heine, Mary Shustarich. Julie Lautigar, Carrie Heikkiia. Carrie Skarich, Lisa Petrick, Rhoni Makela, Julie Hammerschmitt, Chris Alimenti, Wendy Bertolas, Debbie Erickson, Tabitha Mock, Chris Woods, Monica Strumbell. Amy Christopherson 43 A N D A C A D E C S FACULTY AND L. Hurd B. Johnson D. Johnson S. Johnson L. Knoll Much of the success that happened at Roosevelt High had to do with some very special people — our teachers. The teachers of 1984-1985 added a lot of style, class, and pizzaz to our school life. They were always there to guide and help sutdents enrich their knowledge. They were not only teachers but also friends, advisors, and coaches for our ex- tra-curricular sports. Many teachers put in long hours of hard work which were well appreciated. Thanks teachers for a fine job!! This really means extra tests, so who's smiling now I Mr Beulke in one of his better moods! ADMINISTRATION B. Stanaway D. Stockey 0. Swenson K Tin T. Turk Teachers not pictured: Mrs. Berlin, Mr. Bi- canich, Mr. Bloomquist, M. Dobberstein, Mrs. Drieman, Ms. Fiedler, Mr. Frandsen, Mr. Froehlingsdorf. Ms. Goossens, Mr. Groves, Mr. Haraden, M. Kaminen. Mr. Ke- hoe, Mr. Kesanen, Mrs. Koebensky, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Roskoski, Mrs. Salmi, Mrs. Tor- rel, Mrs. Witty Is that right kids? And that’s how it is. SOPHOMORES '87 Class Officers Michelle Lore President Amy Avikainen Vice President Jennifer Alto Secretary Joel Kotchevar Treasurer Aaseng. Roger Alto. Jennifer Arn. Corey Arnberg. Daniel Sorry, No Photo The Sophomores of 1985 was the class with class They participated in a variety of activi- ties both in and out of school. They knew how to work and study, but they knew how to have a good time too This was the friendliest class VHS has ever seen We just hope this class won't change in the years to come. Birnstihl. Laura Bleaser. Barbara Blank. Paul Bogren. Daniel Bonneville. Nicole Boyer. Joseph Buck. Grant Arola. Pamela Aronen, Robert Avikainen. Amy Babiracki. Randy Sorry, No Photo Baribeau. Stacie Bell. Steve Belpedio. Mark Bever. Duane 48 Sorry, No Photo Burton. Jeffrey Busse. Jon Carlson. Michael Chiabotti. Amy Christopherson. Chad Conklin. Lisa Davidson. Devm Denme. Byron Diep. True Durbin. David Edstrom. Dean Emery. Jean Paul Erik son. Debra Erickson. Lynne Highum. Julie Hill. Michael Holm. Geraldine Holmes. Michael Honkanen. Catherine Horoshak. Bethany Huesby. Jeffrey 49 Jayson. Seth Johnson. Jeffrey Johnson. Jodi Johnson. Kelly Kaivola. Michelle Kapella. Traci Karakas. Jamie Kaufman. Jennifer Kauppinen. Shair Kendrick. Christopher Ketola. Kurt Kilbane. Daniel Koski. Walter Kosmalski. Laura Kotchevar. Joel Kottom. Jody Lynn Kovich. Sandra Kruse. Cynthia Lahdenpera. Jeffrey King. William Klous. Victoria Knutsen. Debra Kobal. Roger Kolari. Tami Kortes. Joseph ir to 0 50 Marana. Leavitt Mattson, Donna McBride. William McCoid. Mathew Michals. Anthony Moe. Stephanie Moeller. Stephanie 51 Mohney. Michelle Moilan. Deborah Mortalom. Tom Neon. Anthony Nelson. Charles Nielson. Kristina Norlander. Dean Ofstad. John Oksa. Steven Olson. Andrew Olson. David Orta. Patricia Otis. Rose Padgett. Marla Paoletti. Paul Perslin. Loralyn Pitkanen. Leah Prebonich. Steve Prijatel. Christine Pulkinen. Jason Pylkka, Cory Rahikmen. Kyle Risse. Linda Roche. Anne Rodby. Kevin Rosman, Christine Rouleau. Jeffrey Salmela. Shelly Sandnas, Maria Santelli, Raymond Sauter. Duane 52 Schechmger. Loddie Schley, William Schmid. Susan Schmidt. Karl Severson. Robert Shepard, Gina Sistad, Craig Skarich, Nicholas Skorich. Nicholas Sokoloski. Timothy Sorheim. Tracy Spelts, William Spry. Bradley Stevens, Eveleyn Stevenson. Robert Strumbell. Monica Suihkonen. Jody Tarrant. Steven Taskinen. Victoria Teasck. Anthony Thelen. Paul Tibayan. Fernando Tiedeman, Stacy Toman. Mary Beth Vandervort. Melissa Vidmar. Peter Weaver. Gregory Weber. Gerry Weber. Sharon Weiss. Tammy Wessman. Michael Westby. Roger Williams. Mark Woods. Eric Wright. Jodell Zinter. Zachery 53 SOPHOMORE LIFE 54 55 The class of 1986 had a year of victory and tri- umph. With the combined efforts of the class, a first rate float was built winning the first place prize in the homecoming competition. The class worked hard to sell magazines for the prom, and worked togeth- er to put on a prom that won't be forgotten. The many friendships that have been built will hold on through the summer an will be stronger next year. Only one year of togetherness until we separate our ways for the future. Let's make it our bestl Alementi. Christine Altobelli. Michelle Anderson, Chris Anderson, Jill Aronen, Doniel J ! I Becker, Alan Becicka, Timothy Berger, Denise Bergerson, Kathleen Bushey, Mike Byron, Rhonda Canister, Michael Carlsgaard, Sonja Caulfield, Jennifer Chopp, Tracey Bergman. Launa 8ergman, Sean Berlin, Barbara Bertolas. Wendy Bialke. Aaron Bleaser, Carol Bodas, Leah Bonner, James Brandt. Theresa Brown. Tammy Brown. Tracy 56 Halttunen. Jason Harrenstem. Don Haugen. Kathy Heme. Karla Heinrich. Shelly Honkanen. Julie Hopper. Tory Joeobson. Kevm jalonen. Cheryl Johnson. Darrel Johnson. Lame Jones. John Jussila. Ronell 57 Korpi. Brian Lacma. Bill Lame. Jim Lammi. Sheri Larson. Mike Larson. Melissa Laugen. Tim Lautigar. Julie Lee. Christie Lehman. Cheryl Lehrke. Pedar LeMay. Helen Licari. David S8 Michals. Tim Miller. Rick Mitchell. Scott Mohney. Karen Moore. Jim Niemi. Bill Niemi. Maria Norman, Carter Novak. Teressa O'Donnell. Neil Pajan. Jill Patee. Kevin Peterson. Boyd Peterson. Bob Peterson. Roger Peterson. Sue Petrick. Lisa Phenmng. Ross 59 Watson. Jay Wattunen. Mike Weaver. Dan Weber. Scott Wemert. Kelly Weiss, Howard Wilde. Debbie Witcher. Dan Woods. Chris Wudmich. Michelle Zimmel. Norm Zimmel. Paul BETTER LATE THAN NEVER Jeff Alfo Kathy Bergerson Leah Bodas Aaron Biaike Terri Brandt 62 JUNIOR CANDIDS THE CLASS OF '85 The outstanding and fun-loving Class of 1985 had a well-balanced year They rekindled the old friendships from the summer to work together to make another high quality float. The Seniors were lead by Scott Fer- om. President; Tim Anderson. Vice President. Joe Es- kola. Secretary, and Pete Gazelka. Treasurer. The school year drew to a close with fond memories and sad tears, with the bidding our foreign exchange stu- dents. Mike Conroy. Frank Zimmerman, and Arjan Stryker, farewell and good luck!I The Seniors of '85 will always remember their years together Tim Anderson 1 w4 my parking spot at school to Dan A . my Todd Arola sportr g career to the Museum of Natural Art. my To the teochers we leave cat n to Karen M my morales to louna B and my old dri hot to Dave D the students Sorry Sorry No Photo No Photo Sorry Sorry No Photo No Photo Good luck and success to everyone! 11 Oscar Bernal To Danny Ramone Aronen I leave my guitar and amp to learn Ramone t� x es. to the administration I leave peace of mind, and to the undergraduates I leave my memory Mike Birrenbach Sorry No Photo I wfl my nng to Marilyn and my good mornings to Undo. Paul and Bob. and to Erik a new garbage cisposai Kim Clark Terri Cress I wfl J.J.'s garage to the future members of A A. and good tmes to the class of B5! Scott Davis I wfl my car to Paul tTl Sorry -u 1 No Photo V 1 I wfl my colecton of pictures of Mary Lou Retton to U Ann Roche because everyone needs someone to look down to. Scott Dennie X Sorry No Photo I wM to Steve. Superfty” Doinski my otd swim goggles, and my bockstroke lane to Peter skp regons and go to Jamaica'' Letvke Jonn Diweshek I wfl my empty tire and beer cans to Hopper and Wilson, and my swim suit to Hopper Steve Dolinski I wi Oreos and Oaie to PH. No On© l e You to Comcurt. and 7 now words and zahbah zahbah to Ramo Linda Erkkila I wi to Caro and Sue on© more year of patience with the dictator, and to my Ittte brother David my brown nosing abilities and good grodes JoAnn Falkowski Scott Feroni I wi to Tom Metso my pioce in Mac's office next season, to O.D.D.T. all the luck they need, and to M.H.l. more good times Tama Foosness I wi to al of my fnends. I leave ou memories, to C M and J.L the locker room, to l.S. 3 months of total freedom, and to l.E. a stuffed ghost IwitoMS.GS.PO, G.J.. CB . U.G.. M.N.. the knowledge to get through a whole T P gam©, and to all of my classmates the best of luck Heidi Gerchman Sorry No Photo I w good luck to everyone James Girard I wi to al of my fnends a trip to the Mss Teen Finals Vicki Gilson Don Gulan I wfl to future Drum Majors my ski and prowess, to next years bass section my chair and folder, and to whomever wants them my Lrxforms and Mr Vs char Tim Helf I wi al a hearty ife unti we meet ogarv I w§ to al my friends happiness and success in future years Lara Ibrahim Gayle Johnson I w to Jeana. Lara, and Barb a happy life with the George . of their dreams, to J.G a cfcet coke, to M S. and J.P. a state doubles title, and to P B a never- encSng rainbow Sorry No Photo I wfl. In � vr g memory of the ck s of ”86” l grve my ntelgence. personalty, good looks. and humor Steve Karakas Marilyn Kivela I wi the best of a future to al of my friends Robert Kobal I wi an open held to my felow classmates at 1985 Sorry No Photo John LaHi I w« to Jim Lon© my colection of Skoal Bns and to Jkn Bonner my num- chucks Sorry No Photo Monica Lanari I wf to my fe� ow classmates the best of luck Tammy Laski I wf to my classmates my best wishes and to my closest friends the endurance to handte me and Boy George Sorry Sorry No Photo No Photo I wfl to Robin- Big Mocs. to Terri- Knob m. to Cindy. Jama and Cathy- lockerroom chats. to Gayle. Lara. Bart . George and Jrrv- my tennis talents, and to trie class of '85 a field out in the woods I wfl to the class of 1985 one b� g party Daniel LeBlanc Joanna Lautigar I wfl to my cousin weird AJ. I leave two broken pencfc. an old shoe, a picture of Smokey the Bear, a box of assorted used gum. and my petrified cat Fred Troy Lindgren Robin Loberg I wfl to J.L. my signature and for the “wrath of Stick man to be upon her forever I wfl some of my love to Von Halen. but not al of it Eric Maki Sorry No Photo I wi al of the seniors the best of luck ri the future Jeff Maki I W« to M H the spark, to 11. the best of tmes. and to my it tie soter the best of tmes n Seme Hgh Michelle Maki I wi to everyone the best of luck and success in the future Terry Maki Sorry No Photo I give a� my books and locker. etc . to my it tie brother Good bye' Mark Mattonen I wfl Shely 'savoges . He� di o sunset. Greg a 10th groder Mke a vxi that sets in the East. Jearma and Tama locker tafcs. Marta W. Wootco. Super One. Pop Music, mustoches. a hat. Lynn bertg different Cathy McBride Todd Merten Bob Mesich I wi my kquKJ kncheons Sorry Sorry No Photo • No Photo David Mitchell l wfl my hat to Mfce Caflster Sorry No Photo Maria Mortaloni I wi my brother Tom. the best of luck r his next two years of high school Kris Nelson I wfl to al my fnends memories of the garage Michelle Niemi Dean Nivela I wi the trombone section a the great tmes and super sick , and to my friends the best of tmes and terrific memories I wi to al upcomng swmmers the abity to put up with Joe I Sorry No Photo Sorry No Photo No wi submitted Steve Nyberg I wi to cM my ciose fnends a night n the weeds Renee Ohmann Sorry No Photo I w to al of my fnends. old and new. a rowdy night on the town I wfl my partying spot by the frocks to the luckiest guy. and my studyng habits to Dan Pout© Brenda Olson Dennis Pakkkonen Rick Paoletti I wi to Cluck Parmda. and to Porky my dmkng. and hockey skis and al the leftover grts I missed Mike Pasch I wi the empty kegs after grod mght to the Jurxxs Sorry Sorry No Photo No Photo Rick Perala I wi al my 71's to T S . my gurtar talent to M l . my 3- wheeier to T B . and my retxxndng ski in the ABA to Mo Cheecks and the Moclkne ■ Sorry No Photo I wi to al my friends the best of luck in everythng they they do Paula Petrich Sorry No Photo I wi my football shoes to Rick Mier Dan Plombon Steve Preckel I wi to Cory and Lefty my Shore of Kenya Game Reserve and my ambition towards hunting and to Dan R my trumpet playing abity and my honored position as leoder of the trumpet section, and to Cynthia T the right to come over and vacuum anytme she wants to Sorry No Photo Iwidmy Turk vocab Clues to my brothers My char bus seat to Captan Turtle, afl my brown pant to the rxxses aid. al photographs to B G and al m shakes to the� nghtfii owner Barry Richard Sorry No Photo I wi al of my expressions and aphorisms to M e Cafcsfer Scott Robinson 1 wi the best of luck to al I wi the best of luck to al of my classmates of my classmates Brian Rogers Linda Rooney Sorry Sorry No Photo No Photo I wi to Kathy, the abftty to understand a joke I make up No wi submitted Dame) Salmela Richard Sandnas Sorry No Photo Sorry No Photo IwfltoBP and W W more good times at our house, to S.R more al mghters Kelly Schaefbauer Sorry No Photo No wfl submitted Eugene Schultze Sorry No Photo I wf the shaving cream, peanut butter, and water fights to (Nay) R.T.. the special over nights and old hmes to K N. al the Saturday nights to R B . and my car and al the good tmes we had to the 8 of us Sue Schaefbauer Sorry No Photo I wfl to Mfce K another ticket and a cold one. to R J. luck time To Lynn understandng. a date, and a Sfe with a happy endng Scott K. a better job Sue S a party Rozanne a lot of love Paul S an ar Force road trip E.T. a real runner and drnkmg contest J and V love and thanks M and D appreciation and respect Chris Sells John Severson I wfl my too tool helmet to Todd Manrvnen Sorry No Photo Lynn Shadle I wfl to Cathy a trip to Duluth and cfnner for 4 . to S C al the happiness in the world, to C.T.. CM. M N . and T.F. the best of luck always Elizabeth Simich Paul Siebert I wfl Judnick parties forever I wfl to lynette another wind trip'' and to Tammi K D and to T T . B Y . L K . S.S.. T.T.. K N . L.M.. and J R the best of luck. Sorry Sorry No Photo No Photo Sorry Sorry No Photo No Photo I w my underclassmen a locker that opens Steve Smokey I Loren Sorhem wfl my abflty to not get detention to anybody m the senior class who needs It Loren Sorheim Tori Squires I wfalmy Bow DrUs to Rick Per ala and '7 Is too. and al my English worksheets to next year's seniors, and finely to Vince Oshneu al my Friday and Saturday night closes Tom Sokoloski l wi to al my friends a wid weekend spent with Tobi Gina Springhetti Michelle Strand Ml I wfl al the fun of watching guys at track meets to C J . al my abflty in math to Dan the Man '. A 1st of al my out-of-town friends to Gayle, and maps locating al area footbal fields to J.B I. Mchele Strand, dedicate my Tina Turner mpression to al my friends. To Gna a driver's trarxng course in mopeds1 Arjan Sfrijker Max S. No wfl submitted I wfl to my underclassmates lots of fun n sports and good luck I wfl my sexiest swrnsurt to the person who improves the most m ho swrnmng tme Sorry No Photo Sorry No Photo No wi submitted Sandra Sundli© I wi to Tamrrx and Tern T.. S.S . L.S . L.K.. future social gatherngs with the Britt guys and good tmes to my sister m her senior years Renee Tetrault Sorry Sorry No Photo No Photo No wi submitted Laura Thelen I wi to my brother Stacy, the top grodes and good tmes that I get and have Tammi Tiedeman Cindy Tietz Terri Tiedeman I wi ai the fun times at J.J. S garoge and four wheefcng on al the Friday nights Sorry No Photo John Youngren I wi the Britt boys annuat Au jst 14th to Darrel Johnson and to the rest of my friends the best of luck in the future Mary Zager No wi submitted Sorry Sorry No Photo No Photo Frank Zimmerman I wH that I hope that everyone wi have the chance to visit me m Germany to enjoy our Autobahmen' Sony No Photo Seniors not pictured: Jesse Kortes Lee Leppala Todd Linder Robert Mitchell Paul Prebonich SENIOR AUTOGRAPHS SR. HALL OF FAME This year we decided to have a Senior Hall of Fame. The seniors vote on the categories listed. A person could only win one category. Due to the camera problems and not enough time to retake the pictures, some of the pictures have scratches on them. Sorry! 1. Gina Springhetti and Michelle Strand are an in- separable duo. They won best pals award for girls. 2. JoAnn Falkowski and Robert Mitchell, with their incredible sense of humor, won the class clown award. 3. Jeana Lautigar and Scott Feroni known for their friendly attitudes towards others, are the winners of the best personality award. 4. Colette Brown and Tina Anderson were chosen for the most talkative award for obvious reasons. 1 Gloria Jokinen and Mike Birrenbach won the CRAZIEST AWARD because of their wild foolishness. 2. Linda Erkkila and Kelly Schaefbauer won the ROWDIEST AWARD, they always seem to be around when the action is happening. 3. Paula Petrich and Chris Hendrickson brighten everyones day with their magnetic smiles, earning them the BRIGHTEST SMILE AWARD. 4 Darren Maturi and Mickey Zupetz are like book-ends, ditter- ent sized but a pair all the same The BEST PALS AWARD goes to them. 5. Monica Lanari and Scott Robinson (sorry no photo avail- able) have eyes that sparkle, earning them the NICEST EYES AWARD. FOREIGN COMMENT My name is Michael Conroy and I come from Pittsworth, Australia, a rural community. I have many hobbies but my main hobbies are hunting and playing Rugby League. I have really enjoyed myself here especially playing football. I will try out for track in the spring too. People up here are really great and I haven't had any regrests com- ing here. Michael Arjan Stryker from Holland. I enjoy the swimming team and my nickname is Dutch. In Holland I did alot of swimming and windsurfing. Here I enjoy Lake Ver- million and like to waterski, hunt and snowmobile. I am Frank Zimmerman and I come from Schvehel West-Germany. My main hob- by is practicing sports like skiing, tennis, sailing, swimming, soccer and basketball, which I continue to do here. I would like to thank all my new friends and my host family, who've helped me to have a great Senior year. It will be a wonderful memory to me my whole life. 90 YEARS OF DEDICATION This year the Rohian Staff would like to dedicate the yearbook to Mr. George Munig. Mr. Munig has spent many years as one of the Senior So- cial Studies Teachers. He also teaches Psychology and is the Sen- ior Class Advisor. Mr. Munig likes to refer to himself as Ol' George While growing up, Ol' George was never tired and was never hungry. He has a thing for President Reagan, pointers, and punching students in the arm. He never lets us forget that us gosh darn kids will be paying off the deficit for the rest of our lives. We would like to thank Mr. Munig for all of the help and support that he has given us. You are one-heck-of- a great guy, Mr. Munig. THANK YOU!!! Good luck with your future years at VHS. 91 AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS p H Y S I C A L The VHS girls volleyball team had a successful and energetic season this year The young team, made up of six sophomores, three juniors and one senior, lead by the two junior captains Mary Marcella and Leah Bodas. went on to have a great record of 19-2.They were victorious in beating their arch ri- val. the Hibbing Blue Jackets, in three matches this year. When tournament time came around, they were ousted in the semi-finals by the Denfeld-Morgan Park Hunt- ers. The Blue Devils are only losing senior Monica Lanari, and will be coming back next season with the strong arms and high jumps of the returning players. 2. BUMP 3. SET ... 4 SPIKE!!! 5. The 1984 team back row left to right Coach Jackie Witty. Manage Jolene Leppaia. Kris Maki. Monica Lanari. Sue Schmid. Assistant Coach Nancy Cullen 2nd row: Lisa Maturi. Jamie Karakas. Amy Avikainen. Liz Garni, Donna Matt- son. Captains Leah Bodas. and Mary MarceNa 6. Lisa and Mary are ready for the serve 7. The enthusiastic crowd gives a lot of support 8 Let's give some credit to the athletes' biggest pep raiser!!! GIRL'S TENNIS The girls tennis team was lead to a successful season this year with coach Dave Gunderson, and re- turning seniors Barb Marcella (cap- tain), Jeana Lautigar (captain), Lara Ibrahim, and Gayle Johnson. The solidly built team, with talented underclassmen, was due to the sup- portive and patient attitude lead them to a good year, Good Job Girls!! GOOD LUCK IN FUTURE SEA- SONS!!! 1 Lara and Barb show off their new friend 2 Jeana goes in for the attack 3 Gayle shows her perfect form 4 Sandy serves an ace 5. Botton row left to right Barb Berlin, Julie McBride. Sandy Kovich, Jill Pajari, Mary Shus- tarich. Ann Roach Back row left to right Jeana Lautigar. Lara Ibrahim, Gayle Johnson, Barb Marcella. Stephanie Moeller. Monica Strumble. Jenny Alto Coach Dave Gunder- son GIRL'S SWIMMING This year the VHS girls' swim team had a great season. The girls trained long and hard and it really paid off. The teams' coach, Tom Hafdahl, and captains Robin Loberg, Cathy McBride, and Cin- dy Tietz really did a great job. Thanks!! 1. Karen flies in for a win! 2 The team: front left to right Janet Mohney. Laura Kosmalski. Launa Bergman 2nd row: Meagan Dunlap, Virginia Roivenen. Ginger Luoma, Amy Lupich. Vicki Carlson. Dawn Scholtec 3rd row Deanne Marks (mgr ), Karen Mohney. Robin Lo- berg. Cathy McBride. Michelle Alto- belli. Mr Hafdahl (coach) 3. Launa puHs out of her pike for a per- fect dive 4 Ginger strokes for a great time. LETTER CLUB The Letter club is made up of students from VHS who earned a high school letter in one of the activities the school offers. The main project is the Turnabout Dance. With the effort of everyone each year the dance is a success. The officers are: President, Monica Lanari, Vice-President, Mary Marcella, and Secre- tary, Barb Marcella. 99 CHEERLEADING With the help of their coach. Ilia Kingston, the VHS cheerleaders had a very successful year. This past summer the seven senior cheerleaders attended the Universal Cheerleading Asso- ciation Camp and triumphed with the title of camp champions. As for the school year, the cheerleaders split up into a hock- ey squad and a boys basketball squad. Also, a B-squad was made up of seven sophomores. During the year the cheer- leaders participated in a variety of competitions and came out on top each time. Congratulations on a good year, cheerleaders! 1. The championship senior squad from left to right, bottom: JoAnn Falkowski, Colette Brown: second row: Maria Manion, Dawn Hakala. third row: Kelly Moilan, Tama Foosness. Phyllis Hok- kanen. 2. The hockey squad from left to right, bottom: Carol Blaeser; second row: Sue Peterson, JoAnn Falkowski, third row: Colette Brown, Dawn Hakala, Phyllis Hokkanen. 3. The B-Squad says, Raise your hands if you're sure! 4. Tama says, to keep hands on hips dur- ing the game. FOOTBALL The 1984 Blue Devil Football team had a tough, but good season this year Their final record, including conference games, ended with 4 losses and 6 wins. This years Tri-Captains are Tim Anderson, Scott Feroni, and Darren Maturi. Good luck next season!! 1 Row 1 (l-r) J Virkus. N O'Donnel. J Severson. M Pasch. B Ma- keia. D Paakkonen. E Peterson. Capt T Anderson. B Peterson. T Maki. C Hendrickson. Tom Peplenjak Row 2 J Diwishek. M Conroy. B Richard. J Maki. Capt. D Maturi. M Zupetz. Capt. S Feroni. M Moore. S Robinson. G Moore. G. Eilertson Row 3 Coach Jock Thompson. T Mannmen. A Bialke. T Michals. S Tarr. P Barboni. T Johnson. T. Metsa. K Jacobson. A Becker. L John- son. Coach Bryan Kehoe. Coach Frank Fabish 2 Darren Maneuvers with stride 3 Watch Peg Leg' run for a touch down 4 Look at Skin run!! 1. Bill laughs as J. B. exclaims. Oh no! My fingers are gone!!! 2. Bob takes his first flying lesson. 3. Other divers watch as Brad attempts a death defying feat — diving into the pool. 4. Dewy explains the fine arts of breastroke to Todd 4. First row (l-r): Mike Lilya. Carl Schmidt. Bob Severson. Brad Spry. Andy Olson. Mike Hill. Kevin Rodby. Roger Aaseng 2nd row: Chris Haapala. Jim Bonner. Bill Niemi. Jim Moore. Dan Weaver. Peder Lehrke. Paul Blank. Greg Weaver. 3rd row: Captain Arjan Strijker, Captain Dean Nivala. Captain John Diwishek, Troy Amundson. Steve Dolinsky. Todd Arola. Coach Joe Foroelingsdorf 1984-85 proved itself to be an awesome season for this year's men's swim team They have given Virginia every reason to be proud. They have suc- ceeded in keeping the traditional Duck plus leav- ing pool records all over the Northland. Captains Dean Nivala. John Diwishek. and Arjan Strijker. along with the other seniors have set a pace for the youn- ger swimmers to follow. A pace that includes the urge to conquer the long practices — everyday and rise to the top in dual meets and invitationals. They also set a mood which is a characteristic of all Virginia swim teams with Medusa days , the Tas- manian Devil and nicknames such as Disco . Dewy . Dutch , and Slime Because of these outstanding young men and the team spirit that they leave, the team will be able to live through yet another annual shave-down for Regions and come out shining for State. The team is quite young so next year's season should prove to be an awesome season too. Congratulations swimmers for a fine season!!!!! SKATE TO SUCCESS The VHS Blue Devil hockey season had its ups and downs Except for the awesome senior goaltending of Glenn 'New Wave Moore. The second half of the Devil's season should be a good one due to the hot shot seniors: Greg Aslakson. Captain Darren Maturi. Captain Rick Paoletti. Tim Anderson. Tom Berglund. and Co-Captain Scott Robinson Their coach. Terry Cullen, recruited a B team sophomore. Paul Paoletti. who fit in well with the power play line Next year will be a tough year for the Devils since they will be losing many of their good players We have confidence in our young team to bring us a good season next year Good work Dev- is!! 1 Row 1 (l-r): Cory Gerlach. Scott Robinson. Rick Trunzo. Paul Pao- letti. Mike Moore. Row 2 (l-r): Barry Richard. Glenn Moore. Rick Paoletti, Erik Peterson. Tim An- derson. Tom Metsa. Todd Greiner. Chris Pylkka Row 3 (l-r): Mr. Bruce Doc Stanaway. Mr Bryan Kehoe. Brian Maki. Scott Phaneuf. Darren Maturi. Greg Aslakson. Tom Berglund. Mike Callister, Neil O'Donnell. Coach Terry Cullen. 2. Glenn Moore consults with the Big Goalie in the sky!! 3. Brian Maki seems to be caught m a tango 4. Greg Aslakson and Company charge for the puck. 5. Paying Tribute! SHOOTS AWAY The Boy's Bosketboi team rose to new heights during the '84-85 season with captans Scott Ferom. Chris Hendrickson, and kely Schoefbouer leading the way In losng eight of the last year's teammates they proved to rebuid the� team and pdi through Prac- tices were sometmes tong and hard, and games were often tough but the VHS Devfe came shnng through with a great season Way to go Devils!I! 1 Front row (l-r) Frank Zmmermann. Tim NAchats. Dan Hoege. Lane Johnson. Captam Chns Hendrickson. Don Burke. Todd Johnson Bock row (l-r) Manager Kevin Rudolph. Bob Peterson. Pat McHugh. Jm Sknner. Copton Kely Schoefbouer. Captan Scott Ferom. Manoger Dave Durbn. Cooch Bruce Dobbersten 2 Rck practices some of his fancy basketbaa moves 3 Scott dives for the ban 4 Scott demonstrates the professional way to make a free throw shot 5 The VHS Basketball Team n ACTION' 6 The cozy team huddle 7 The enthusiastic team cheers Scott on 8 I can dance just os good as l can play basketbaa 105 TUMBLIN' AWAY This year's girls gymnastics team, led by captains Kathy Haugen and Tricia Koski, consisted of nineteen enthusias- tic members. Most of whom were in the Junior High. The young team com- peted in many triangular and duo meets about twice a week and could be found practicing and pounding their routines on the days when there were not any meets. The girls were superbly coached by Jackie Witty and the new assistant coach from Eveleth, Mrs. Carol Josephson. Since there wer- en't any seniors and the team is young, the upcoming seasons should be suc- cessful and the managers, Lisa Maturi and Natile Kokal, will keep the team working at their best! 1. Wendy Wavernack says, What do I do now? 2. Tricia Koski says wee! Boy this is great. 3. Wendy says it only they could see me now. 4. Team Picture: Front (l-r) Lynn Ba- karic. Stacey Gorill. Joy McKenzie, Jennifer Anderson. 2nd row: Natile Kokal, Lisa Maturi, Mary Vidmar, Ni- cole Majerle. Lori Phillips, Jennifer McKenna, Jenny Gienlorenzi. Tara Pender. Mrs. Witty, Mrs. Josephson. 3rd row: Amy Spollar. Kathy Hau- gen. Angela Greenwalt. Cathy Honkanen. Wendy Wavernak, Lau- ra Birnstihl, Tricia Koski, Lena Lund- berg DRIBBLING TO SUCCESS The Girls Basketball team had a fairly frustrating season this year. The team was led by Coaches Bennet Bloomquist and Gary Friedlieb and Senior Captain Barb Marcella. The team practiced hard each day to improve their skills, teamwork, and shooting ability. Many talented and experienced players will return in 1985-86. and the Devils are looking forward to a strong and victorious season next year. t in � � 1 Melissa waves to her tan club 2 Over here!' says Mary 3 Barb goes for the extra point 4 Front row (l-r) Tari Squires. Captain Barb Marcella Middle row (l-r): Liz Garni. Jamie Karakas. Amy Avikamen, Melissa Larson. Michelle Lore Back row (l-r) Jill Pojan. Mary Marcella. Stephanie Moeller. Sue Schmid. Coach Bloomquist to? PIN 'EMI! Wrestling is an individual sport as well as a team sport. This year's team was one of great hope for the younger members of the team. Ju- nior High students John Prasnicki and Dave Miller, Sophomore John Ha- kala, and Senior John Severson showed good leadership. The team participated in 12 meets and 3 tour- naments before they reached the regions. The members practiced every day after school for 2 hours a night. The wrestling team is a team to be proud of. Pin 'em, you guys! 1. Wait a minute! I've got a secret to tell youll 2. Oh NO! It's Big John!!!! 3.1 could've sworn he was just here! 4. My! You boys sure look cute in your sailor suits! 5. Front row. left to right: Gary Lustig, Phil Angle. John Prasnicki, Lance Newman, Jesse Miller. Back row: Jim Erickson, David Miller. Todd Siebert. John Severson. Michelle Kai- vola. Coach Mr Roger Nelson Under the coaching of Mr. Olson, the 1984 golf season was a very victorious season. One fine golfer, Mike Callister, stroked his way to state. The 1985 golf season should be good with all the fine athlefes conning back. Good luck golfers!! 1 front l-r: Mary Marcella. Julie Mold Liz Garni, Paul Paoletti. Rick Paoletti back l-r: Mike Callister. Lane Johnson, Marc Beulke Dave Mitchell, Coach Olson 2 Mary and Julie are ready to go home and relax after a hard day of playing golf 3. Say what!!!! GOLF The 1983-84 baseball season had both its bright and dark spots One of the brighter ones was a strong, yet young pitching staff led by veteran Greg Aslakson. and Tom Sokoloski. and Roger Westby They were all brought along well by coaches Tom Hafdahl and Bruce Doberstem. and all will be back m 84-85 Also many tough hitters emerged such as senior outfielders John Arbogast and Mark Lundberg as well as junior pitcher Greg Aslakson. outfielder Glenn Moore, and catcher Darren Maturi Maturi and Arbogast also led the team in stolen bases De- fensively. Craig Tietz. Todd Halunen. and John Miladin covered the infield, while Arbogast. Lundberg. and Moore covered the outfield Aslakson. Soko- loski. and Westby traded off third base and pitching duties, and Matun was behind the plate The dark spot was that the Devils could not win close one run games They did. as usual, though have a lot of fun and many returning letterman are looking forward to a good 84-85 season with hope Good Luck Devils! BOY'S BASEBALL 1 Bubby says. ‘ No applause please- just send money for his facial photo 2 Greg Aslakson has great form 3 Glenn Moore relieved after his first tough catch 4 Dennis exclaims. “Hey mom - I made the team!” 5 First Row (left to right ) Dennis Paakkonen. Roger wastby. Glenn Moore. Terry Maki. Don Gulon. Tom Sokoloski. Greg As- lakson. Joe Virkus. Second Row (left to right): Kristie Draeger Manager. John Miladin. Steve Brinkman. John Arbogast. Craig Tietz. Tom Cusick. Darren Maturi. Mark Lundberg. Coach Tom Haf- dahl 110 BOY'S TRACK The team managed to score a point in every meet this year This team advanced more individuals to region competition than in the past ten years Individuals competing were Tim Anderson, 200m. sprint medley re- lay. Mickey Dodds, sprint medley relay; Dale Paakkonen. 100m. 200m. 400m; Dan Squires. 3200m. Eric Saxhaug. shotput. Tony Kaskisto. 800m. sprint medley relay; Brian Kislia. sprint medley relay, triple jump; Jim Skinner, 800m. 1600m. Pat McHugh, triple jump. Paul Pollock. 3200m Dale Paakkonen went to state in the 100m. 200m and 400m He failed to qualify for the finals in the 200m. and 400m. but he fin- ished 5th in the 100m He is now attending Mankato State on a full scholarship in track. Congr adulations, team I 1 Front row Eric Saxhaug. Dale Paakkonen. Dan Squires Second row Ken Vidmar. Mickey Dodds. Tim Anderson. Scotty J Weber. Paul Pollock. Jim Moore. Mgr Cheryl Jalonen Third row Coach Mr Chris Miller. Brian Kislia. Tim Michaels. Tony Kas- kisto. Jim Skinner. Dan Aronen Not pictured Pat McHugh 2. Andy gives it all! 3 “I. am gonna tell Mommy on you! 4 Jim trots in to a great finish 5. I dare you.......... 6. go. Go. GO! BOYS TENNIS The 1984 boy's tennis team had a very good season. Coach Bennet Bloomquist was at their side to work them hard and lead them through the sea- son successfully. Captains for the season were Bob Pakkala and Scott Farden. Next year's team should be good with 5 returning seniors. Good luck guys!!!! 1. Flaimer exclaims Shut up shorty!! 2 And who said this game is for the normal average person! 3 Whoa!!!! 4 Left to Right Scott Robinson. Eric Lechien. Gene Flaim. Todd Greiner, Mike Moore, ond Coach Bennet Bloomquist Not pictured Eric Peter- son page 2 The Basic Four 10 Whiz kids 22 Looney Tunes 32 Academics Underclassman 44 GIRL'S TRACK The 1983 varsity girls' track team did very well. With many long, hard practices, the team sent the girls relay team and Dawn Scholatic to the State Meet. Along with the help of their coach. Barb Skalcko, the girls' work really paid off. The team hopes to have an even more successful team in 1984. Keep up the fine work! 1. Higher, Laura! 2. Just kick back and relax! 3 Wake up, Heidi!! 4 pictured Michelle Mohney. Terri Cress. Scotty J. Weber (new member!), Lisa Petrick, Dan Squires, Laura Kosmolski, Launa Bergman. Karen Mohney. Gina Shepard. 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DON'T QUIT WHEN THINGS GO WRONG. AS THEY SOMETIMES WILL. WHEN THE ROAD YOU'RE TRUDGING SEEMS ALL UP HILL. WHEN THE FUNDS ARE LOW AND THE DEBTS ARE HIGH. AND YOU WANT TO SMILE BUT YOU HAVE TO SIGH. WHEN CARE IS PRESSING YOU DOWN A BIT. REST IF YOU MUST - BUT DON'T YOU QUIT. LIFE IS QUEER WITH ITS TWISTS Ato TURNS. AS EVERYONE OF US SOMETIMES LEARNS. AND MANY A FAILURE TURNS ABOUT WHEN HE MIGHT HAVE WON HAD HE STUCK IT OUT; DON'T GIVE UP. THOUGH THE PACE SEEMS SLOW - YOU MIGHT SUCCEED WITH ANOTHER BLOW. OFTEN THE GOAL IS NEARER THAN IT SEEMS TO A FAINT AND FALTERING MAN. OFTEN THE STRUGGLER HAS GIVEN UP WHEN HE MIGHT HAVE CAPTURED THE VISTOR'S CUP. AND HE LEARNED TOO LATE. WHEN THE NIGH SLIPPED DOWN. HOW CLOSE HE WAS TO THE GOLDEN CROWN. SUCCESS IS FAILURE TURNED INSIDE OUT - THE SILVER TINT OF THE CLOUDS YOU DOUBT - AND YOU NEVER CAN TELL HOW CLOSE YOU ARE. IT MAY BE NEAR WHEN IT SEEMS AFAR. SO STICK TO THE FIGHT WHEN YOU'RE HARDEST HIT - IT'S WHEN THINGS SEEM WORST. THAT YOU MUSTN'T QUIT. School Song We'll cheer for our Dear old high school. Mighty boys and girls In blue. Ever our Loyalty to our school We will be true. Ra. Ra, Ra Fight with the spirit Of the Norsman, Whether we win or lose. Well keep on fighting. Ever fighting for dear old VIRGINIA! 6th hour consisted of: Front Row L-R Phyllis Hokkanen. Tama Foosness. Back Row L-R Tonya Constantine, Jill Pajari. Sue Peterson. Linda ErkkHa. Joel Kotchevar, Monica Lanari, Barb Marcella. Not pictured: Cheryl Leh- man. 7th hour consisted of Front Row L-R Toni Belpediol. Liz Stauber, Denise Berger, Back Row L-R Lyn Ahadle, Steve Preckel, Terry Maki, Mike Luzaich, Jim Berger, Barb Gianlor- enzi. Not pictured: Jon Busse ROHIAN 84-85 The yearbook staff was really rushed this year. They had a hard time getting all of the deadlines met at the right times but in the long run the hecticness and hard work paid off. This year we had two editors: Barb Marcella and Linda Erkkila. The typing was handled by copy editors Denise Berger and Toni Belpedio, Money matters were handled by Cheryl Lehman and a super job was done by Ad Manager Steve Preckel. Editors Barb and Linda enjoy working together on the Senior Pages. This picture actually shows that they did something other than sitting behind a desk. The Rohian Advisor, Mrs. Kingston and one of our more energetic members - Brian Korpi t . F « «