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

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1988 volume:

The Rohian 1988 Volume Eighty-One Table Of Contents Special Events 9 Organizations 23 Sports 45 Faculty 65 Classes 69 Indexing And Advertising 118 Virginia Secondary School Virginia, MN 1988 Why was the theme High Energy chosen for the 1988 Rohian? The late starting date of September 9th quickly plunged us headlong into activities as we realized the limited number of home football games and that there were only two short weeks until Homecoming. Although it was rushed, our exuberance car- ried us through that first week, and also the rest of the year, making alot of fun times and many memo- ries. We took an active interest in politics this year by campaigning for the bond issue to get our new gym, which is scheduled to be finished in January, 1989. There were many other changes noitced this year within the school, such as the white walls, blue lockers, new carpeting, and the clock put on the second floor of the annex. The whole year just seemed to fly, but it was filled with fun, friends, good times and most of all. High Energy. 1. Dana and Hauns welcome you to another year! 2. Laura and Nik pose for the camera. 3. Mike shows us his new hammer 4 Gina and Laura give a cheer for another year! 5. Michelle shows us a smile 6 Julie and Jenny are up to something! 7. Jody is trying to start a new fad. 8 Janet and Lora are happy to be here! Mi STUDENT LIFE IN THE CLASSROOM o o 2 Eric Tony sing at the as- sembly 3. Tara V , Anna H.. Jenni- fer C flash winning smiles. 4 Row 1 Jesse M . Kathy M Row 2 Tricia K.. Tabitha M . Kim P Row 3 Chad P . Darrin C . Chris H 5 The blessed water foun- tain 6 Jody Y and Julie M an- nounce noon winners 7 John Kramer is cleanin' up 8 Dana C attacks Peter F. The students of VHS made Home- coming 1987 a success despite the late starting date and early football schedule. Homecoming week was September 20-25, only a week and half into the school year. Nevertheless, we made it worthwhile. On Monday, we wore all the blue and white we could find for Blue Pride Day and at lunch we tried to Pin the Tail on the Devil. After attempts by many, Bonnie Hill had the closest tail. Tuesday, VHS traveled back in time to the six- ties for Hippie Day . The polyes- ter was dragged out and there was even a peace movement held on the 3rd floor hallway. The noon activity was a cracker-eat- ing-whistling relay and Jennifer Moeller ran away with the race. On Wednesday, summer clothes were worn for the last time this year as Virginia students went Back to the Beach . The lunch- time events reflected the theme with: Guys Sexy Legs and Bub- ble Blowing contests. Darrin Cobb and John McDonald tied for the biggest bubble. Winners of the legs contest were: Kyle John- son, most athletic; Jesse Miller and Dan Skinner, sexiest; Brian Tanttu. harriest; and Joe Richard, least harriest. Thursday was a blessing for many tired people since they were allowed to “wake up and go for Pajama Day . That noon, the team of John McDonald, Tom Squires, Kathy Maki and Chris Johnson won the relay race in which they put on. took off and exchanged winter clothes. Friday and Coro- nation finally came and students dressed their best. Carnations were delivered first hour to friends , sweethearts , and the secretly admired , providing a little disruption before the as- sembly 3rd hour. VHS rocked to the sounds of Private Property before the Royal Court, consist- ing of Tricia Koski, Kathy Maki, Ta- bitha Mock, Kim Picek, Darrin Cobb, Chris Heine, Jesse Miller, and Chad Pajari was presented Emcees Kara Tomazin and Marsh Johnson ended the suspense by crowning Queen Kathy Maki and King Jesse Miller. After school, we showed our pride in the annual parade down Chestnut Street. The VHS band marched and there were several float entries, but in the end. the town merchants picked the A Cappella and Orchestra floats for first place and the Mixed Choir float for second place. The pa- rade ended with the candidates and King and Queen riding in convertibles donated for use by area car dealers. Homecoming ended with a high- energy football game against the Hermantown Hawks. The VHS Marching Blues and front units put on their usual outstanding half- time show at which the Royal Court was introduced to the crowd. Although the final score of the game was 7-0 in the Hawks favor, VHS spirit never died. After, most of the student body could be found jammin' to Doc and the Surgeons at the Miners'. Home- coming Week 1987 will always be remembered for its spirit, energy, and fun times. TURNABOUT 1987 Stand By Me Turnabout 1987 will long be remembered because of the date, Saturday, the 31st of October. HALLOWEEN. Despite the loud protests, the date could not be changed, and there was some specula- tion that participation would suffer, and thaf Turnabout shouldn't have been held at all. Nevertheless, when the eventful evening finally arrived, Halloween had al- most been forgotten among the sharp- dressed crowd. The dance had an extra- special touch added to its theme. As the couples swayed to Stand By Me, the vel- vet tones of Fred Tibayan created mag- ic. The gym itself was transformed by bur- gundy. pink, and silver baloons, stream- ers, and hearts. Joe and the Broz pro- vided the music, excellent and energetic renditions of popular songs, and the night flew by. Individual pictures were taken by Me Kenna. By the end of the night. VHS students realized that in spite of their mis- givings over the dance, it had turned out to be quite a success. 1. Mary thinks Brian makes a good seat. 2. Nik is hiding behind Brian. 3. Sara is lost in the sea of people 4. Tammy J. escourted by Mike K. 5. Anna Mark watch the action 6. Andy Wesley are caught off guard 7. Carleen and John wait in the hall for pictures. 8 Tim is showing off his date and especially Ns tie! SNOW WEEK 1988 2. Blue Devil warrior A. HaHin pre- pares for battle. 3. Snow Week Royalty I to r: Jodi Makela. Janet Mohney. Lora Kuk- konen. Marshall Johnson. David Mill- er. Brian Koski. Sara Aase. Dan Skin- ner. King Dave Miller . Queen Janet Mohney With the great rash of School Spir- it that infected VHS students this year. Snow Week was a smash- ing success. Although held during a four-day week, it did not suffer. Decorating was completed by junior and senior high volunteers. Everyone came to school to find some exciting changes in tradi- tion. The coronation assembly was on Tuesday instead of the traditional Friday allowing the king and queen to “reign over the week's events. The Royalty ceremony began with emcees Eric Luoma and Jennifer Moeller introducing the Jr High candi- dates. Mr, Frandsen then gave an inspiring oratory about school pride and the importance of ac- tivities. Homecoming Royalty, Jesse Miller and Kathy Maki, intro- duced the Sr. High candidates: Sara Aase, Marshall Johnson, Lora Kukkonen, David Miller, Janet Mohney, Dan Skinner, Jodi Ma- kela and Brian Koski. For enter- tainment, Pam Mehle sang a solo and Joel Anderson tickled the ivory keys. The suspense was high as Janet Mohney and David Miller were crowned 1988 Snow King and Queen. With coronation tak- ing place on Tuesday, it was the traditional dress up day. During lunch, many students tested their aim at the granny shot contest with Sandy Zupetz and Fred Ti- bayan winning. Wednesday, ev- eryone wore old clothes and brought their markers for Auto- graph Day, as graffitti was the fashion of the day. The noon ac- tivity on Wednesday was the bananna eating contest. Martin Nooter won this hilarious contest by eating 3 banannas the fastest. Another tradition was broken on Wednesday. For the first time in many years, the senior class did not win the annual volleyball game. The game created much controversy due to the unorga- nized manner in which it was played. The Sophmores walked away the winners, only to be de- feated by the faculty on Friday. Thursday the school was overrun 1 Juga knows Blue Pride is school wide 2. Kendra the kindergardner 3. Michelle L. in the b-ball rap! 4 Which cheerleader kissed you. guys? 5. Peddle Harder, Marty! 6. Becky is making signals to her partner during the schmere tourneys! by oversized kindergarteners for Kindergarten Day. The noon event kept with the theme of the day as many students tried to fit themselves on a tricycle for the tricycle races. The two successful tricyclers were Lori Phillips and Shane Bakaric. Friday spirit was at an all time high at VHS for Blue and White day. The noon activity was another old favorite. The Izzy Dizzy Race. The winning team consisted of Lynn Bakaric, Natalie Kokal, Chris Heine and Tricia Koski. Later, the most energetic pep as- sembly in history took place as the band, “Point Blank”, played prior to the Soph. Jr. girls per- forming their “rap song dedi- cated to our basketball team. The cheerleaders also had their fun with the team playing “Guess Which Cheerleader Kissed You (Aw, Mom!). The excitement car- ried on throughout the night's basketball game and dance fea- turing the ever-popular “Doc and the Surgeons. 15 1988 marked the third annual Battle of the Bands -that drew the largest crowd yet and earned big bucks for the student council fund. On Thursday, Febru- ary 11 at 7:30 p.m.. the bands were ready to let loose. Student council president Brendon Etter emceed and covered for minor delays. The event was finally kicked off with the only all-female band. Out of Hand, who per- formed Hazy Shade of Winter like true Bangles and shook the house with R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. Next iollowed the Floor- mats. Back again and twice as obnoxious, their renditions of Then I Kissed Her and ”Mony Mony were wild, wild! Following the 'Mats with a flashy, polished show was Night and Day, also do- ing Mony Mony and Never Take the Place of Your Man. Ke- vin Freckle and Joel Anderson jammed on a guitar keyboard duet that highlighted Your Man. The winning act was no- frills, straight-jammin' Point Blank that drew its kick from Hi-C. The band warmed up the crowd with Hurts So Good and then de- railed them with Crazy Train. (They didn't need a stage show with a laugh like Phred's.) The final act. Private Property, combined talented, seasoned veterans of previous Battles. They cranked out Cold Gin and Wildflower — with Tony Seaman on vocals- to wrap up the contest. Thanks are in order for all behind-the- scenes people whose help in run- ning a smooth show was both needed and appreciated. v □ ; ■ • i Ii: ROCK THE HOUSE! 1987 CHOIR VARIETY SHOW A SALUTE TO THE 60'S Every year, the Mixed and A Cappella Choirs put on a musical production for the public. This year's variety show, a tribute to the tur- bulent 60's era. proved to be a successful crowd-pleaser The show opened and closed with mass numbers - This Land is Your Land , featuring seventh-graders Erik Peterson and Misty Meyer as soloists, and Abraham. Mar- tin and John , with Jen McKenna soloing - that captured both the patriotic spirit and the tragic sadness of the decade. Likewise, both serious and lighter acts alternated throughout the performance. Certain perfor- mances reminded the audience of the prob- lems and protests of the 60's: Age of Aquar- ius . from the musical Hair ; the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar , in which Fred Ti- bayan and Alison Caulfield sang; and the so- los What Flave They Done to the Rain , done by Sara Aase; and Bridge Over Trou- bled Water , done by Pam Mehle. The fun numbers included: The Silhouette and Beach Boys quartet, made up of Mike Jarmer. Fred I men; the Raisins (Jody Yarick. Liz Frandsen. Jane Lend. Laura McBride. Jen Johnson, and Tammy Jennings) doing Heard It Through the Grapevine ; King of the Road duo. Eric Luoma and Tim Diwishek. the Beatles . Kevin Preckel. Brad Gerloch. Brad Bialke. Tim Diwi- shek. doing Twist And Shout , and Beech- wood 4-5789. featuring Leah Germ and Cin- dy Miller as soloists. Godspell and the Elvis Medley, with Tony Seamen soloing in Elvis, combined serious and fun moments, and the Hootenanny had everyone in the house sing- ing along to Puff the Magic Dragon - Pam M.. Blowin' in the Wind , and If I Had a Hammer - Fred T. The variety show's fun en- ergy contagiously carried over to the com- munity. as was evidenced by the packed auditorium, and provided a satisfying even- ing for all The VHS choir members would like to extend sincere gratitude and apprecia- tion to directors Dallis Frandsen and Larry Groves, without them, the show could not have been done 1. Pam Mehle sings Bridge Over Troubled Water . 2. Eric Luoma and Tim Diwishek are the kings of the road . 3. Kevin Preckle. Brad Gerlach.Brad Bialke. and Tim Diwishek — The New and Improved Beatles jammin' to Twist and Shout. 4. Leah Germ and Julie Miller sing the lead on Beachwood 4-5789. 5. The California Rasins come to VHS. thanks to some A cappella dancers 6. Michelle Lehman does her make up in the dress- ing room before the show 7. Mike Jarmer. Fred Tibayan. Peter Froehlingsdorf. and Tony Seamon doing a quartet of Beach Boys numbers. p R O M Love Comes Walking In ... The class of 1988 did a fantastic job on Prom 1987. They worked together with faculty advisor. Mrs. Krause, during their study halls and before the Prom, which was on Satur- day, May 2nd, to put together a gala affair. The gym was decorated in turquoise, white and silver streamers and balloons, and a silver rose was placed on each table. The theme was Love Comes Walking In from of Van Halen's 5150 album. The band was Cephas, a group of college students from the cities, who played many of the popular songs. And for the first time in years, a Grand March was held across the stage in the auditorium. Emcee for the march was Fred Tibayan and punch was served by Dawn Schlotec and Katie Roche. The Prom was chaperoned by Mr. 8c Mrs. Krause, Mr. 8c Mrs. Ferkul, and Mr. 8c Mrs. Skalko. As the night went on and the ceiling came down, a terrific time was had by all. 1. Erik Matala says. See, my teeth match my Tux! 2. Janet Mohney Jeff Lackner march. 3. Todd Lasky waits to march in. 4. Dawn Schlotec Katie R. serve punch. 5. Pam Mehle Jeff B : a moment alone. 6. Neil Campbell Michelle Hannay 7. Kelly B. Lora Kukkonen rock out! 8. Virginia Roivanen 9. Kathy Maki joins the band. 1 OCON POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL '87 Seniors Top Juniors 20-6 On October 27th. the girls of VHS took to the football field for the annual Jr. Sr. Powderpuff Foot- ball game. The Seniors returning from their victory over the seniors of '87 drove for victory once again. The Junior girls of '89 worked hard to deprive the sen- iors of their win for the second year in a row. but it looked like a shut out victory for the Seniors. In the final seconds. Jr. Jessica Bate- man scored to block the shut out. In the end. the Senior girls of '88 ran away with victory once again. Juniors: Row 1: Charity Mason. Kelly Kilbane. Julie McBride. Jane Lend. Leslie Little. Dana Cope. Trisha Sundquist. Row 2: Jessica Bateman. Danae Peterson. Row 3: Coach Marc Westerbur, Kendra Kauppi. Tina Fortun. Lisa Thomas. Kristi Kirsch. Lori Phillips. Coach Jason Bell 1. Senior Wendy Gillespie catches the ball for the Statue of Liberty play. 2. Senior quarterback Kim Picek gains yardage for the seniors. Seniors: Bottom: Chris Johnson. Cheryl Johnson. Kim Picek. Jan- elle Tetrault. Lora Kukkonen. Top Julia Dean. Wendy Gille- spie. Lainie Plotnik. Tabitha Mock. Michelle Kislia. Not pic- tured. Coaches Kyle Johnson. Marsh Johnson. Shawn Lind. Dar- rin Cobb and Mark Fabish. STUDENT COUNCIL The VHS Student Council is an impor- tant organization that acts as the voice for the student body. While their main projects are planning Homecoming, Snow Week, and Prom, this is not the extent of their work. The council meets every two weeks to discuss new projects, ideas, and problems within the school. Twenty-five students repre- senting the three grades make up the group and Mr. Kokal is the advi- sor. Without the Student Council, our school would have a tough time trying to reflect student views and the changing times. Thanks, guys! Council Officers: Pres.: Brendon Et- ter. Vice Pres. Julie McBride, Secre- tary: Kara Tomazin, and Treasurer: Jody Yarick 1. Top L to R: Mark Fabish, Marsh Johnson, Marc Westerbur. Fred Tibayan. Leah Germ, Fleather McMaster, Lesley Fabish, Jen Moeller, Lynn Bakaric. Carleen Matts, Lana Mattonen, Kara Tomazin, Lora Kukkonen. Amy Pollock, Kathy Maki, Julie Me Bride, Jody Yarick. Mary Grahovak. Dawn Schlotec. Not pictured: Tom Johnson, Therese Whalen, Brendon Etter, Pat Etter. Michelle Lehman. 2. President: Brendon Etter, Vice Pres : Julie Me Bride, Secretary: Kara Tomazin, Treasurer: Jody Yarick. 3. Mary, who's Ryan Dams? 4. Who are you thinking about, Fred? 5. Waaaaal! LETTER CLUB The VHS Letterclub is an organization of all students who have earned a let- ter in an extra curricular activity. Their main purpose has been to plan the Turnabout dance. This year, however, an effort was made to make Letter- club an active group. Their were a few questions that dealt with what activi- ties should earn a letter that weren't considered when the club was formed about forty years ago. Efforts were be- gun to modernize the rules and qualifi- cations, in order to eliminate confusion in coming years. The advisors, Mrs. Wit- ty and Mr. Froehlingsdorf, hope to see the Letterclub become the'' group to be a member of in the near future. Dan Skinner, Paul Blaeser, and Mike Jarmer were this year's officers. TW-ABOUT 1. Bottom L to R: Danae P„ Allison R. Wendy G.. Kathy M . Janet M.. Jody P. Therese W . Dana C.. Laura M . Michelle A , Natalie K.. Kara T„ Laura D.. Tricia W . Carie H.. Kathy L. Jane L.. Jody Y.. Dawn S.. Jenny J., Kristi K.. Tammy J.. Mike J.. Lana M . Julie M.. Trisha S.. John M.. Mark F . Scott S . Chris H„ Darrin C.. Chad P., Lori P.. Kara C.. Derek B. Jesse M . Heather M.. Mary G.. Jen M.. Lynn B.. Jessica B. Maria S„ Larry T.. Jen S.. Kyle J., Lance N . Brendon E., Lesley F.. Megan D.. Liz F.. Kelly N.. Tara P . Car- leen M , Mark M , Paul B . Pat E . Dan S.. Jen M.. Dave M.. Stacey M 25 AFS American Field Service and Youth For Understanding are the ex- change programs that promote international understanding in VHS. They are responsible for ar- ranging the stays of foreign stu- dents with local families, and sending VHS students to other countries. VHS typically hosts about three to five students a year. This year, there are two stu- dents from West Germany, Marc Ludwig and Nik Ronning. one from Switzerland, Daniela Giussani; and one from Japan, Yuji Uesugi. Away on a year program in Chile was Julie Hammerschmidt, who returned in February to complete her Senior year. Neil Campbell and Megan Dunlap recently par- ticipated in summer programs in Australia and the Netherlands. Officers for this year were Pres: Virginia Roivanen, Vice Pres.: Anna Helland, and Sec Treas.: Edward Foster. 1 Row 1 Daniela Giussani, Linda Street. Marc Ludwig. Jennifer Christiansen Row 2 Virginia Roi- vanen, Megan Dunlap, Neil Campbell, Nik Ronning, Yuji Ue- sugi Row 3 Anna Helland. Kris- ten Helland 2b CLOSE-UP di Close Up is a nonprofit organization that sponsors student seminars to Washington D.C. This year, ten students, eight Seniors and two Juniors, participated in a special program which included a day in colonial Williamsburg. While in D.C., we visited Congressman Oberstar and Senatators Durenburger and Boschwitz. Our visit with Sen. Boschwitz was most enlightening as he introduced us to a Who's Who” in the Senate. Aside from politics and sight-see- ing, we had a great time socializing with students from Florida, Tennessee, Califor- nia, Kansas, Massachusetts, and Illinois at a dinner theater, a banquet, and a dance. Side trips to the monuments were only outdone by Georgetown's Com- mander Salamander! 1 Row 1 Kathy Maki. Annette Mobraten. Megan Dunlap, Tammi Appleby Row 2: Tricia Wirtanen. Becky Kuzma. Mary Jo Melander. Becky Prijatel. Kathy Lee Row 3 Peter Severson. Julie Ulrich, Tom John- son, Anna Helland. Kendra Kouppi, Mi- chelle Allen. Bob Horvat. Brad Alto Row 4 Mrs Kobensky. Derek Bertolas. Joel Ander- son. Brendan Etter. Threse Whalen 2. Brendan forgot his locker comb during his trip to D C. 3 Mary Jo stuffs envelopes to eorn money for her trip 4 Mak is happy to be back at VHS 27 SPEECH The Virginia Speech team promotes excellent oratory skills and self-confi- dence. It consists of fourteen mem- bers. Freshmen to Senior level, that participate in many categories of pub- lic speaking. These catagories may be humorous, serious, or dramatic inter- pretations, poetry, storytelling, group discussion on current U.S. issues, and speeches that students write them- selves. The speakers pracice at least once a week with the coach and meets are usually held on Saturdays in various schools in the area. Sub-regions and Regions determine who will go to State Good luck to the speakers next year! Row 1 Carleen Matts. Row 2: Laura Aase, Heather McMatser. Row 3: Tara Van Soest, Jennifer Christiansen, Melissa Verkovich Row 4: Sara Pietz. Alfred Golden. Not Pictured Megan Dunlap, Virginia Roivanen. Peter Froehlingsdorf. Pictures: 3. Carleen Matts; 2 Group . 3. Heather MacMastar ; 4 Megan Dunlap ; 5. Virginia Roivanen. 6 Peter Froeh- lingsdorf J8 KNOWLEDGE BOWL This year, as always, the Virginia Knowledge Bowl teams were awesome. The two teams of four members and one alternate each competed in preliminary rounds with 43 other teams. They were both around the top with the completion of these rounds with the first 9 teams going on to regional competition. Using some quick wit and even quick reflexes, both teams could have a good shot to advance to the state tournament. The entire Knowledge Bowl team is divided into two smaller groups, Virginia 1 and Virgina 2. and they compete separately at all meets. Virginia 1 consists of Pete Severson, Alison Caulfield. Jason Hagolin, Fred Tibayan. and Jennifer Tiemens. Vir- ginia 2 members are Derek Bertolas, Todd Swen- son, Robert Hayden, Brendon Etter, and Laura McBride. 1 Could the answer be Loamal? 2 The pillar of the school. 3 You take that picture, you get this smile ' 4 I to r: Brendon Etter. Alison Caul- field. Pete Severson. Jason Hagolin, Derek Bertolas. Laura McBride. Fred Tibayan. Tod Swenson 5 I had this nightmare that I didn't know the answer .. orif CelebrflTE thi; NEW Yfa ROHIAN The '87-'88 Rohian consisted of a group of cre- ative and energetic minds which met everyday 7th hour in room 227 to discuss, plan and put together this very book you are read- ing right now. They were lead by re- turning editor Chris Johnson and advi- sor Mr Tom Miller. The staff was very new. there were only four returning seniors to show the new members everything they needed to know. Staff members also attended seminars held by Josten's to gain new ideas to put to use in this book and those to come. Although the staff had a very tough and demanding task ahead of them, they worked diligently to finish assignments and also made it alot of fun. Row 1: Sara Aase Row 2: Corrine Kruse. Missy Maki. Michele Niemi. Bonnie Hill. Tara VanSoest. Chris John- son. Trisha Sundquist, Jody Yarick Row 3: Michelle Nel- son. Hauns Froehlingsdort. Scott Clark, Marc Westerbur STAR OF THE NORTH The 1987-1988 Star of the North staff did an outstanding job of putting out a high-caliber news- paper. Since it resumed produc- tion in the '86-'87 school year, the paper has been very successful. The Star had much more partici- pation from many talented writ- ers at VHS. The articles ranged from the noteworthy editorials, to the wit and humor of VHS's own Andy Rooney philosopher Eric Krenze who submitted many ex- cellent artices on the lighter side of life at VHS. The staff worked hard along with their advisor Mr. Zavodnik to meet the many deadlines of putting out a weekly paper which is enjoyed by all. 2. Kendra smiles at the thought of another assignment. 3. Patty is relieved about an- other assignment well-done and on time. 4 Becky our aspiring journalist 1 Row 1 Jim Virkus, Michelle Luoma. Kendra Kauppi. Jennifer Christiansen Row 2: Tod Swen- son. Becky Kuzma. Linda Street. Alison Caulfield. Patty Heinrich The Star of the North Uii'grinia. Senior High. School Vol. 1 No. 19 Feb. 20, 1987 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Row 1: Sara Aase. Lainie Plotnik. Row 2: Brad Weber. Joel Ander- son, Amy Pollock. Therese Wha- len. Alison Caulfield. Anna Hol- land. Row 3: Brendon Efter, Brian Koski. Marshall Johnson. Tabitha Mock. Eric Matala. Megan Dun- lap. The National Honor Society is a national organization that gives recogniton to Juniors and Seniors who exemplify exceptional scholarship, outstanding character, service to their school and community, and show good leader- ship abilities all over the United States. Members are se- lected by a faculty committees. The VHS students who wish to join this organization must earn a 3.4 grade point average, then complete forms necessary for admission, listing three or more teachers as references for them. The VHS students who apply are selected by our faculty board; and those outstanding students chosen for this honor are inducted in the spring during the Honors Assem- bly. Ism - - m mi ij p % s 32 SADD During the 1987-1988 school year the Students Against Driving Drunk group at VHS worked hard to further heighten the awareness of the dangers of drunk driving The group spread their mes- sage by hanging up posters and sponsoring a SADD week, which featured as- semblies, police presenta- tions, computer programs simulating the drunk driver, and educational video tapes. They were lead by advisors Mrs. Kathy Ko- bensky and Mr. Darren An- derson. Their goal is not to tell kids not to drink — just not to drink and drive. 1. Row 1: Mandy Vandervort. Lainie Plotnik, Dana Cope. Kelly Naughton. Wendy Wa- vernack. Row 2: Jodi Philli- pich, Kendra Kauppi. Kerri Mattson, Mary Jo Melander. Becky Kuzma, Patty Heinrich. Row 3: Mrs. Kobensky. Car- leen Matts, Tara Van Soest, Sherry Elmquist, Laura Aase Row 4: Mr. Anderson, Jenni- fer Tiemens. Liz Frandsen. Joel Anderson, Nik Ronning, Allison Caulfield. 2. Jennifer T. is caught off guard. 5. SADD Officers: Pres. Wendy Wa- vernack. Vice Pres Kelly Naughton, Secretary Car- leen Matts, and Treasurer Joel Anderson VHSBAND 3. Row 1: Jenny Wang. Melissa Laukka. Becky Frosaker. Danniella Giussoni. Lesley Fabish. Tara Pender Becky Kuzma. Tammy Neimi. Tina Trucano. Annette Mobraten. Wendy Wa- vernack. Carleen Matts. Shawn Chrisiansen. Jennifer Spry. Katie Persons. Pam Prijatel. Row 2: Shannon Stoeze, Melissa Yarik. Margaret Eilertson. Lori Pernu. Heather Sleeman, Sue Driscoll. Kendra Kauppi. Becky Prijatel. Melissa Johnson. John Mo wry. Ann Knapp.Brent Kauppi. Jeremy Bateman. Kim Clouse. Jenny Richards. Tracy Erickson. Brenda Blume. Krista Stergis Row 3: Carrie Cress. Margarat Eilertson. Virginia Roivinan. Jennifer Seaman. Jason Hagolin. Amy Spollar. Delma Rocha. Diane Rocha. Tammy Boyer. Bracken Rustad, Derek Bertolas. Chad Yost. Nikki Hecomovich. Matt Cocran,. Bud Kishel. Denise Jacobson. Leah Germ. Debra Halenbeck. Row 4: Lisa Larson. Mary Vidmar. Joel Anderson. Paul Mowry. Dan Groebe. Rob Jokinen. Fred Stauber. Craig Spry. Becky Vandaventor. Laura Aase. Paula Barboni. Deanne Turner. Steve Budd. Gina Holmes. Niki Belpedio. John Vukmanich. Jeremy Wright. Travis Thomson. Joe Roseman. Nik Ronning Row 5 Angela Theodore. Christopher Berger. Corrine Cruse. Mark Lanari. Steve Whalen. Eron Woods. Eric Wedge. Jim Horvat. KeHy Mroz. Larry Torres. Leslie Little. Brad Gertach, Tom Johnson. Keith Rudolph. Mike Ibrahim. Scott Clark. Gary Blume. Houns Froehlingsdorf. Robert Arola. John O'Neil The Virginia Marching Blues, under the fearless direction of Mr John Vukmanich. frantically prepared the 1987 Homecoming Field Show, which was a success despite the little amount of time they were allowed. The rest of the year was spent in practice-time for concerts. UMD Honor Band, competitions, assemblies, and Senior Commencement. And of course, the band's loyalty and school spirit backed up players at many sports events. The Blues' contributions to the school are in- valuable. and this hard-working organization does not receive nearly the credit and recognition they de- serve. Let's hear a cheer for the band. Our parades, pep-rallies, and games wouldn't be the same without them! 34 ORCHESTRA Row 1.: Cathy Clark. Mandy VanDervort. Laura McBride. Allison Caulfield. Tammy Appleby. Kendra Kauppi. Row 2. Jennifer Christiansen. Kristen Helland. Anna Helland. Heather Lindgren. Elizabeth Christensen. Melissa Dunlap. Brian Tanttu. Row 3 : Mr. Eskola. Fred Tibayan, Terri Swenson. Melissa Verkovich, Kevin Ackley. Tara Kay VanSoest. Sherry Elmquist. Gregory Wesala. Row 4. Nathan Carlsgaard. Erin Woods. Lana Mattonen. Kris Horoshak. Danae Peter- son. Dean Salminen. Gina Sorci. Steve Richard. 2. Heather L. practices hard during her study halls. 3. Anna H.. Tara V. and Laura M. hit all the right notes. 4. Brian and Kevin demonstrate proper bow positioning. As hard to believe as it may seem, the VHS Orchestra is not the nerd organization of the school. Each member of the group is a unique individual whose personality contributes to the Orchestra's wealth of creativity. We have worked hard to retain our high standards. The Orchestra plays three to four concerts a year, and we were proud, once again, to play for Senior Commencement, with a few band mem- bers joining us for that honor. The reward for our hard practice finally comes with the annual trip to the Metro Area. The Orchestra float also tied for first place with the A Cappella in this year's Homecoming Parade. This year and beyond, the Orchestra will continue to be a great musical asset to VHS. 35 Row 1: Pam Mehle. Alison Caulfield. Lori Phillips. Jennifer McKenna. Karen Swearingen. Catherine Clark. Tricia Koski. Sara Aase. Wendy Wavernack. Michelle Hannay. Brenda Weiss. Maria Strand, Kim Lore, Jennifer Johnson, Jody Yarick. Elizabeth Frandsen. Row 2 Chris Johnson. Dawn Schlotec. Jane Lenci. Heather Lindgren, Laura Me Bride. Lainie Plotnik. Julie Weber. Alicia Gianlorenzi. Julie Kottom. Tammy Jennings. Dana Cope, Kristi Kirsch, Michelle Luoma. Patricia Heinrich. Jennifer Tamminen. Jessica Bateman, Kelly Naughton. Kara Christofferson. Row 3.: Thomas Squires. Joshua Haltunen. Darrin Alto. Joseph Richard. Paul BJaeser. David Miller. Michael Jarmer. Tony Seamen. Cory Groves. Peter Froehlingsdorf. Shawn Lind, Chad Avikainen. Jason Bell. Bradley Bialke, Daniel Skinner, Timothy Diwishek. Row 4. Marc Westerbur. Jason Hagolin. Mark Fabish. James Boitz. Brad Gerlach. Daniel Siebert. Troy Sleeman. Larry Torres. Roy Aho. Jesse Miller. Fredrick Tibayan. Brian Alto. Joseph Carlson. Kyle Johnson. Robert Horvat. Christopher Stall. Rodney Novak The VHS A cappella Choir greeted the 1987 88 school year with enthusiasm and dedication, de- spite a new crew and few returning veterans. Leading the group were Pres.: Fred Tibayan, Vice Pres: Pam Mehle. Secretary Treas : Kim Lore and Jody Yarick. Ever-guided by the old fudd Mr. Frandsen. the choir has a tradition of rigorous hard work. In addition to their concerts and spring tour, they put on a Variety Show, constructed a first-prize Homecoming float, and held many fund-raisers. These included the Vari- ety Show, fruit sale and delivery, candy sale, and Bingo. Finally, they recorded the results of their successful year onto a combined Mixed and A Cappella record. 36 CHOIRS It was another successful year for the Mixed Choir! Under the dedi- cated direction of Mr. Groves, this exceptional group of soph- mores and juniors took part in the Variety Show and the many choir concerts, and traveled in the spring to perform for other schools. Together with the A Cappella Choir they raised mon- ey by selling candy and fruit. They also won second prize with their float in the Homecoming parade. Officers were: Pres.: Eric Luoma, Vice Pres.: Carleen Matts, Secre- tary Treas.; Michelle Lehman Julie McBride. 1. Stacy Starkman. Carleen Matts. Susan Walden. Cynthia Miller. Danielle Hadash. Jennifer Gianlorenzi. Rachel Alar. Beecky Frosaker, Sarah Pietz. April Seppi. Stacey McCormick. Angela Olivonti. Lynn Bakaric. Kerri Mattson. Brenda Bystrom. 2. Stacey Gorrill. Tracey Deluca. Kelly Sistad, Julie McBride. Jennifer Moeller. Angie Rolsted. Jodi Phillipich, Leah Germ. Sandra Zupetz. Julie Ulrich. Amy Teask. Heather McMaster. Tara Pender. Tina Dethloff. Julie Robinson. Laura Aase. 3. Richard Johnson. Eric Hietala. Tom Hiltunen. Mike Long. Eric Luoma. Darren Kobal. Ann Williams. Michelle Lehman. Jennifer Baribeau. Nadene West. Dana Jo Marks. Mary Grahovak. Sheri Wolter. Amy Kilbane 4. Mr. Groves. Al Golden. Tim Croft. Keith Luzovich. Darren Aho. John Kramer. Joe Schechinger. Jonas Asplund. Paul Maki. John Risse. Chris Weinert. Andy Hallin. Kurt Pitkanen 2. Tom H. emerges. 3. Stacy is cleanin' up. FLAG CORPS The VHS Flag Corps, twirling its very visible blue and white flags, can be seen every year at many hockey, basketball, and football games, and in the Homecoming field show. Under the leadership of co-captains Jessica Bateman and Danae Peterson, this year's corps again showed up at the school by 7:30 on cold mornings to perfect routines. They always work hard to put on a good show, and the practice pays off. Summers find the Flag members marching with the Band around the streets of Virginia and in pa- rades. Then every fall, new mem- bers, chosen from spring tryouts, replace the old and the tradition is carried on. May the Flags for- ever wave their banners high! 1. Captains Jessica Bateman and Danae Peterson. Row 1: Maria Strand, Becky Prijatel. Jody Phenning. Wendy Gillespie. Sara Aase. Laura McBride. Row 3: Lana Mattonen. Gina Holmes. Kerri Mattson. Jenny Mc- Kenna. Row 4: Liz Frandsen. Kelly Naughton. Jane Lenci. Trisha Sundquist. 2. Maria and Kerri concentrate on their routine 3. Flag Corps Captains Jessica and Danae. 4 The flag corp marches on! 38 POM-PONS The pom-pon girls, lead by cap- tains Allison Roszak and Lori Phil- lips, can be found practicing their routines in the mornings before school. They have alot of fun and do a good job performing at the football, basketball, and hockey games. They also carry the Vir- ginia shields in the marching band during the summer. They have a large squad consisting of sixteen girls; three seniors, four juniors, five sophomores, and four freshmen. The girls have a great time sup- porting our teams. Keep up the good work, pom-pons! 1. Row 1: Lora Kukkonen, Allison Roszak, Lori Phillips, Kara Christopherson. Julie Robinson. Row 2: Julie Kot- tom, Kelly Sistad. Stacey McCormick. Stacy Starkman, Julie Kendrick, Kris Robinson. Row 3: Katie Persons, Mar- gret llertson. Heather Angell. April Seppi, Jenny John- son. 2. Captains Allison and Lori. 3. Julie smiles at the crowd. 4 Oh, Oh! What comes next? thinks Jenny. 39 RIFLE CORPS The VHS Rifle Corps for the most part requires greater skill and dedica- tion than the other corps, so 1988's group of nine willing members was quite a large number. Co- captains Jody Yarick and Therese Whalen taught routines to the Rifles a few members at a time, until the newest girls felt confi- dent with them. Marching tunes work best for the Ri- fles' routines, since the corps originated as a part of marching band, and practices with them ev- ery summer for parade performances. Once again, the Rifles made their difficult skill look easy and pleased many crowds. Good luck with future corps. Rifles! 1. bottom: Rhonda Kaivola, Jody Yarick, The- rese Whalen, Dana Cope, Alicia Cope, Ann Williams, Niki Belpedio, Sheila Anderson, not pictured: Lori Pernu. 2. Marching down the Main. 3. Halt step march! 4. Don’t drop it, Jody Y. 5. Rhonda K.. Alicia C.. and Dana C. march down the field. 40 MAJORETTES The Majorettes, with their sparkling costumes and smiles, have always been a crowd favorite at athle- tic events. What the crowd doesn't see are the many hours of prac- tice behind the glamour. Majorettes generally be- gin twirling at very young ages, and the complex routines they execute are the result of long training and experience. Besides batons, the girls twirl hoops, flags, and the famous flaming batons. They can also be seen every summer doing their kicks and tossing their ba- tons at parades in the marching band. Keep up the good work and keep smiling. Majorettes! 41 VHS CHEERLEADERS Left column Laura Davis. Jennifer Baribeau. Wendy Wavernack. Michelle Kislia. Michelle Allen. Kathy Lee Center Kim Picek. Alicia Gianlorenzi. Danielle Hadash. Dawn Schlotec Natalie Kokal. Carie Heikkila. Jennifer Gianlorenzi. Kathy Maki. Kara Tomazin. Tricia Wirtanen L to R Julie Ulrich. Susan Walden. Wendy Wavernack. Jennifer Baribeau 42 D Luck WSt Controversy 'rocked the house' for the VHS cheerleaders in 1988. There were many turnovers in the squads due to conflicting viewpoints and eligibility problems. Despite everything, though, they carried on. The girls were divided into the usual fall and winter sport squads. They had some outstanding cheers and routines as well as thou- sands of colorful signs to decorate the games and pep rallies. Recognition should also be given to a very enthusiastic group of girls that formed their own loyal cheerleading section for the boys' basketball team. The best of luck for the cheer- leaders in the future. May you help keep Blue Pride alive! BUILDING BLUE PRIDE! Hockey Squad: Row 1: Alicia Gianlorenzi. Kim Picek. Tricia Wirtanen Row 2: Kathy Maki. Natalie Kokal. Carrie Heikkla. Kathy Lee Basketball Squad Dana Cope. Danielle Ha- dash. Julie Hammerschmidt. Jenny Gianlor- enzi. Ginger Lustila. Key Club Comes To VHS KEY CLUB A new student service organization, the Key Club, was introduced this year at VHS. The club received many enthusiastic members who came up with some well-received fund-raisers and community pro- jects. The club sponsored an Ugly Teacher Contest” in which pictures of faculty making faces were dis- played The student body then vot- ed for the ugliest” by putting mon- ey in that teacher's slot, and Mr. So- mero ran away with the award. For a service project, members got up early two weekday mornings to serve breakfast at six a.m. for the Special Olympics. The club was even visited by student delegates from the St. Cloud chapter, who in- spired the VHS Key Club to carry on. Row 1 I to r Steve Lalli. Kyle Johnson, Al Golden Row 2 Michelle Luoma, Janelle Tetrault, Wendy Gillespie, Mark Westerbur. Mary Jo Melander, Heather Lindgren Row 3: Brenda Weiss. Rhonda Lehto, Kristi Kirsch. Jody Yarick, Dana Cope, Kim Lore. Row 4 Kim Picek. Therese Whalen, Jody Makala, Scott Turner, Lora Kukkonen, Chris Stall, Linda Street. Row 5: Tabitha Mock, Lame Plotnik. Sara Aase, Ed Foster, Eric Miller Key Club Officers Row 1 Steve Lalli, Alfred Gold- en, Kyle Johnson. Mr Turk, advisor Row 2 Mrs Kobensky, advisor. Fred Tibayan, Marc Wester- bur. Kathy Maki. Mary Jo Melander. Mrs Kittock- Sargent 1. Row 1: Chad Pajari. Yuji Uesugi. Darrin Cobb. Mark Fabish. Kyle Johnson. Brian Koski. Eric Miller. Jason Hagolin Row 2. Coach Erickson. Eron Woods. Jesse Miller, Paul Blaeser. Chad Robinson. David Miller. Chris Heine. Shawn Lind. Sheldon Sweeney. Chris Stall, Brad Alto. Manager Row 3: Tom Johnson. Tom Hiltunen. Fred Stauber. Craig Spry. Tim Croft. Jim Zupetz. Pat Etter. Joe Schechinger. Chad Seppala. Mike Ibrahim, Coach Frank Fabish Row 4: Coach Thompson, Scott Peterson . This page sponsored by: Queen City Sun Printers Blue Devil Defense 1 The 1987-88 Virginia Blue Devil football team is 4-2 over all and 4-1 in the Confer- ence. They suffered two disappointing losses to Eveleth-Gilbert in the first game of the season (6-0) and Hermantown for Homecoming (7-0), but defeated four teams: International Falls (14-8), Proctor (7-0), Duluth Marshall (35-0), and Two Harbors (27-6). The Blue Devils major strength is their defense. We have the 1 defense in the Conference, only giving up 25 points. The Blue Devils, led by Senior captains Mark Fabish and Kyle Johnson, would like to thank, on behalf of the team, the fans for the best support ever and the coaches, Frank Fabish, Rick Erick- son, and Jocko Thompson, for a great season. u «r Qf T nanetoiTfosL O 1 For anyone who walked by the gym after school this fall, the sounds of running and moans from those doing sit- ups and push-ups could be heard coming from one of the youngest and shortest VHS Volleyball teams ever. This year's team was in a building year, since their starting line-up graduated with the class of '87. Even though they lacked age and experience at the varsi- ty level, they did their best and held their heads high, keeping their eyes on the fu- ture. New skills and abilities learned this year should make next year's season the one to watch for! 1. The crowd is entranced! 2. Bump! 3. Amy K. watches the serve 4 Tammy H. waitss anxiously. 5. Substitution! 6. Row 1: Leslie Skarich. Jennifer Tam- minen, Tammy Heglund Row 2: Stacey McCormick, Wendy Wavernack. Lynn Ba- karic. Amy Kilbane Row 3: Asst Coach Barb Jacobsen. Mgr . Michelle Lehman, Lesley Fabish. Jennifer Spry. Mgr Melissa Laukka, Coach Jackie Witty. ♦8 This year, the Cross-Country team added a new twist and some new towns, The boys and girls from Ml-B joined forces with the Virginia runners to make up the best team either town has had for several years. But once again stressing anarchy, the team defied all probable preju- dices and even ran a bit. Ace runners were: Chad Erspamer, Bri- an Tanttu, Sherry Elmquist, Melissa Johnson, Jason Bergman, Shawn Allen, and the irrepressible Ger- man speedsters, Nikolaus Ronning and Mark Ludwig. Look out for an incredibly strong team next year! Row 1: Greg Maninen, Kevin louma. Pat Formoyle. Brian Louma. Chad Dicklich. Jeff West, Kenneth Snider Row 2: Todd IVtaninen. Ddn Rallideaux. Shawn Allen, Darcy Mill- er. Brian Tanttu, Melissa Johnson. Sherry Elmquist, Chris Autio. Row 3 Emily Brault. Chad Erspamer, Chad Johnson. Nik Ronning. Marc Ludwig. Henri Preiman. Jason Bergman. Chad Sdlmela. Kerry Koranda Not Pictured: Brendon Etter. Brad Stein- bracher. Jdson Sokoloski. X3 O CO CO o o 49 The Boys' Basketball team did not have a shining re- cord this season. Never- theless, their determina- tion and fan support were not measured by any re- cord. Senior captains Mark Fabish and Kyle Johnson lead the team through many tough games, including a Christ- mas tournament in Hib- bing that lasted three days and included all the teams around the Iron Range. From back: Derek Berto- las. Kyle Johnson. John Me Donald, Yuji Uesugi, Bren- don Etter, Dan Skinner, Neil Campbell, Mark Fa- bish, manager Larry Torres, Jason Hagolin, Ke- vin Koski, Fred Tibayan, Jason Hasselius, Marc Westerbur, Tom Squires, Coach Bruce Dobber- stein. so 1 Another fine shot! 2. ... “Starting for Virginia, number 23. sophomore. Jennifer Moeller! 3. Sophomore Lesley Fabish heads out of the line-up! 4 Row 1: Kendra Kauppi. Julie McBride. Jessica Bateman, Tina Tru- cano. Leslie Skarich, Sherry Elmquist Row 2: Coach Jeff Mauston. Sta- cey McCormick, Jennifer Moeller. Sandy Zupetz. Lesley Fabish. Melis- sa Laukka. Jennifer Spry. Asst. Coach Frank Fabish The Girls' Basketball team was young but confident in 1988. Ten Sophomores and Juniors had to fill legend Liz Garni's shoes, and they did. There were no players who monopolized the starting positions, so by the end of the season, the team was able to play very well together. The girls had big wins over Duluth Central and International Falls in all-conference games during the season. They also had three wins over Duluth East, Mountain Iron-Buhl, and Hibbing to wrap up the year with a 10-12 record. Leslie Skarich and Jessica Bateman were captains of a squad that is sure to be a returning whirlwind next year. Look out for these Devils! o to GO 52 The 1987 Girls' Swim Team, under the leadership of Coach Hafdahl, did not have many girls in it, but through hard work and an unbelievable desire to win, the team cooperated to have one of the best seasons ever. Tri-cap- tains Viki Carlson, Virginia Roivanen, and Megan Dunlap led the team to many victories. These included beat- ing Eveleth by one point and also de- feating the powerful arch-rival Hibbing, a feat which has not been accom- plished in five years. Three school re- cords were broken during the season in the 200 freestyle, 100 butterfly, and 400 freestyle relay. Virginia sent four swimmers to state this year. Viki Carl- son, Virginia Roivanen, Andrea Urbiha, and Dawn Schlotec qualified in the 400 freestyle relay. Dawn Schlotec also went in the 100 butterfly and set a new Region Record. Eigth-grader Jen- ny Koski qualified for state in the diving competition. The victories were not the only thing that made this season a memorable one. The team had many wierd, interesting, and fun times to- gether (like the rumble at City Center!) Next year, we'll be sure to keep work- ing hard for another winning season! Row 1: Jenny Wang. Jenny Koski, Julie Harley. Jenny Richards. Cindy Claviter, Diving Coach Nancy Norri. Row 2: Mary Vidmar. Dana Cope, Jody Yarick. Amy Teasek. Laura McBride. Andrea Urbiha. Mgr Anna Holland. Row 4: Mary Grahavak. Cpt. Virginia Roivanen. Cpt. Viki Carlson, Cpt Megan Dunlap. Dawn Schlotec. Janet Mohney, tricia Koski. Coach Tom Hafdahl. 1. Coach H. is proud of his state-bound 400 freestyle relay 2. Tricia K. prays this dive will be a 10. 3. Daniella G.. the team's Swiss import. 1 Row 1: Jason Aagenes. Lee Gams, Steve Whalen, Kurt Pit- karten. Managers Kelly Haraden. Megan Dunlap, Viki Carlson. Row 2: Dan Saatala, Ross Harvey, Robert Arola. Steve Ulrich, Jason Bergman, Tim Miro, John Vukmanich. Chad Yost, Bracken Rustad. Row 3: Mike Jarmer, Kurt Krenze, Tim Diwishek. Pat Etter, Erik Matala, Scott Clark, Marc Ludwig, Chris Stall, Hauns Eroehlingsdorf, Glenn Patrick. Coach Joe Froehlingsdorf 2. Buzz shows us “swimmer smile 3. Captains Hauns and Erik are hungry for victory. 4 Go Pat Go! The VHS Men's Swim team has a shining history of school spirit and Blue Pride. This original group of young men is well-known for its water rituals, traditions, and cheers that make thier meets fun to watch. This sense of team unity is the key to excellence in a sport made mostly of individual events. The swimmers practiced hard and swam well. (At this writing, the 200 individual medley relay - H. Froehlingsdorf, P. Etter, G. Patrick E. Luoma - is sited for the State competition). The team owes much of thier talent to Coaches Joe Froehlings- dorf and Ken Curry, as well as team captains. Hauns Froehlingsdorf, Erik Matala, and Chris Stall were the captains this year and also the only Seniors of a team made mostly of Juniors. They look for an outstanding team next season. The strength of so many returning swimmers and divers is expected to render next year's team undefeated! S3 HOCKEY The VHS Hockey team had a re- spectable season in 1988. Senior captain Chris Heine and co-cap- tains Darrin Cobb and Scott Stanaway led the team through some exciting games. After losing to Aurora and Eveleth, the Devils avenged the losses to both teams, and also handed the Hibbing Blue- jackets defeat. Coach Hendrickson even gave some of the rookies ice time this year-Freshmen G. Plot- nik, Joe Tamminen, R. Peterson, and B. Robinson, as well as Junior goalie Shane Bakaric. Although the up- coming skaters promise great future seasons, there's no doubt that the six departing Senior Devils will be missed! Pic 5. Row 1: Chris Heine. Shane Bakaric. manager Eric Miller. Row 2: Darrin Cobb, Paul Blaeser. Steve Lalli. Jim Horvat. Jim Boitz, Bob Horvat. Coaches Keith Hendrickson and Byron Keho. Row 3: Paul Neari, Chad Robinson, Chris Norlander. Brian Koski. Chad Pajari, Scott Stanaway. Row 1 Jenny and Trida Koski (Co-Captains) Row 2 Dawn Matschiner. Betsy Heltunen. Renee De Beltz, Heather Williams. Caroline Towle. Christie Sandnas. Andrea Teasck, Tianna Nystrom. Chris Autio. Michele Suihkonen. Jill Thompson. Michelle Shaffer. Row 3: Carol Josephson (Head Coach). Carleen Matts (Manager). Jessica Panula. Sarah Pollock. Stacey Gorrill, Joy McKenzie. Traci Swenson. Lisa Mattila. Marta Jayson. Heather Karakas. Jolene Gilbert and Maryann Leoni (Asst. Coaches). Row 4: Angel McKenzie. Faith Horvath. Lisa Jue. Patty Olson. Margaret Eilertson. Lori Phillips. Mary Vidmar. Charity Mason. Dusty Burt. Amy Biese. Absent Jennifer Luukkonen (Manager) This year, the VHS gymnastics team combined with and moved” to Mountain Iron-Buhl. Practices and meets were held there, and the team added many talented gymnasts from Ml- B. The squad was mostly very young and concentrated mainly this season on learning new skills. They already have good team spirit, and with experience, the gymnasts are sure to have good careers to look forward to. CO L to R: Justin Peterson, Brian Koski, Chad Pajari, Fred Stauber. 56 VHS Boys' Tennis had few losses in 1987. Doing especially well were Dean Edstrom and Randy Babiracki from last year's graduating class in the doubles competition. Their record took them to their second State tournament in that category. There were no captains of the team, made up of many returning players. Players lost besides Edstrom and Babiracki were: Joe Boyer, ex- change student Oliver Petz, Bill Lund- berg, and Mike Lilya. Returning are: Chad Pajari, Brian Koski, Erik Matala, Jim Boitz, Paul Blaeser, Kevin Koski, Tony Maturi, Jason Hasselius, and Fred Stauber. Captains for 1988 tennis are Chad Pajari and Brian Koski. This year's 1987 Blue Devil tennis team reached a goal that has not been accom- plished since 1981 Led by co-captians Julie McBride and Maria Strand, this year's team posted an impressive 16-6 record. Three of the team's defeats came from Duluth East who placed second in the state. The 14 players on this team proved to themselves how much thay could improve with dedica- tion and hard work. This hard work and dedi- cation earned the team a Region-Runnerllp trophy at this year's Region Tournament. Virginia also had very impressive individual achievements: freshman Tracy Erickson placed third in the Regional Individual Tour- nament and Jen Moeller and Julie McBride placed fourth. Sandy Zupetz also had a very successful season, compiling a 17-5 in- dividual record during the year. Graduating no Seniors, this squad would like to reach the State Tournament next year and avenge their losses to Duluth East. ] 1. Row 1: Stacey Starkman, Jessica Bateman, Julie McBride, Maria Strand, Danae Peterson, Jen Lundberg. Row 2: Jennifer Moeller, Tammy Boyer, Sandy Zupetz, Tracy Erickson, Julie Tomazin, Jenny Waldorf, Tina Dethloff, Karry Washke. sr The 1987 Boys' Track team was consolidated with Ml-B for the season, though they received far fewer new members than the girls' team did. Lance Newman, Dan Skinner, and Erik Woods led their teammates through a suc- cessful season as captains, and seven runners advanced to re- gions. Coaches were Mr. Greg Miller and Mr. Veront. They were evidently well-loved by the team, who knicknamed Miller Spuds Fur Boots Cobber'', and they even made a banner for the two coaches. The team is also looking forward to using the har- ness again next season. Best of luck, guys! Row 1(1 to r) Jim Puhek, Coach Jon Virant. Todd Carlson. Seth Jason, Dan Skinner. Lance Newman, Tom Squires. Chad Er- spamer. Coach Greg Miller Row 2 Dan Saatela, Larry Torres, Brendon Etter. Shane Bakaric. Eric Woods. John Mowrey. 58 Last spring many people may re- call seeing a pack of girls running around town who looked basical- ly unidentifiable. This was not a newly organized female street gang, this was the VHS and Ml-B girls' track teams combined. The girls had no trouble adjusting to the new circumstances; Ml-B run- ners added points and support to the VHS team. Girls' track had a very good season overall and many of the members advanced to regions. Captains for the team were Linda Risse, Michelle Moh- ney, and Lynn Erickson from Vir- ginia, and Debbie Dicklich from Mountain Iron. Coaches were Jeff Mauston and Jim Nelson, both from Virginia. Row 1: Sue Driscoll. Chris Rautio. KerrH Mattonen, Tricia Koski, Julie Harley, Holly Bamter Row 2 Rachael Allar. Melissa Johnson. Johanna Finland. Maria Sandnas. Linda Risse. Debbie Dicklich. Lynne Erickson. Michelle Mohney Row 3 Coach Jim Nelson. Kris Zupetz. Kris Faustrom. Heather Young. Mae Davenport, Heather Karakas. Sarah Pierce. Shelly Schaffer. Jenny Koski. Jennifer Petrick, Elisa Kezce. Kerry Fierre. Niki Belpedio Row 4 Heidi Weiroch, Dara Christianson. Emily Brault. Gina Paoletti. Michelle Lehman Row 5: Angela Larson. Michelle Anderson. Denise Deutsch. Meribeth Elofson. Parey Miller. Kaylene Deutsch. Leslie Fabish. Angie CHivonti. Jennifer Spry. Sherry Elmquist. Melissa Laukka. Coach Jeff Mauston. Row 1 I to r Chris Heine. Roger Aoseng. Brian Bailey. Willie Spelts. Tim Croft. Shawn lind. Cherry Row 2: manager Donna Mattson. Chad Sandy (C). Jon Busse. Ray Santelli. Jim Hannsen. Darrin Cobb, Roger Westby. John McDonald. Tom Kaupinnen (C). Tim Sokoloski. Todd Arbogast. manager Barb Blaeser. coach John Jones The Baseball team had an outstanding sea- son last year They lost only one game dur- ing the regular season, to Hibbing One game also kept them out of the State com- petition, Grand Rapids beat them out for the chance at the State title. The Blue Devils are also combined with players from Ml-B and Cherry. They can be seen practicing daily and playing other teams at Stock Field. Returning Virginia players this year are: Todd Arbogast. Darrin Cobb, Shawn Lind. Chris Heine, John McDonald, and Brian Bai- ley. Baseball's head coach is John Jones and the assistant coach is Bruce Dobber- stein. The team hopes for another excellent season in 1988, and the Rohian hopes for more pictures! The rumor of a Girls' Softball Team is true. A handfull of interested girls combined with Ml- B in the spring of 1987 to play softball. Since it was their first year, the season was basi- cally spent learning the skills and fundamen- tals of the game. The players traveled by bus every day to Buhl for practices Mr. Thor- sen headed coaching and Mr. Koski was assistent coach. Last year's players were: Jodelle Wright, Joyce Toole, Leslie Skarich, Julie McBride, Jen Bloomer, Jessica Bate- man, Sandy Zupetz, Jane Lenci, and Kendra Kauppi, most of whom will be returning. Best of luck to the Softball team in seasons to come! Row 1 L to R: Ml-B, Ml-B. Jen Bloomer, Jessica Bateman. Ml-B. Jane Lenci. Julie McBride. Ml-B. Row 3 Ml-B. Mi-B, Joyce Toole. Ml-B. Ml-B. Ml-B, Leslie Skarich. Ml-B. Row 4 Kendra Kauppi. Ml-B, Ml-B. Sandy Zupetz. Theresa Matonich (Ml-B). Vicki Markovich (Ml-B). Michelle Saari (Ml-B). coaches Thorsen and Koski. CO 0 O 1 Ryan Peterson. Scott Stanaway. Coach Richie Olson Not Pictured Paul Paoletti. Mike Manion. Steve Fingeroos. Rob Aaronen The VHS Golf team is combined with Mountain Iron-Buhl players and competes against Ely, Aurora, Biwabik, Eveleth, Babbit, and Cook in the East Range Conference, and Grand Rapids, Hibbing, and International Falls in the Iron Range Conference. The typical golf season begins about the third week of March or as soon as the snow is gone. The guys golf at about fourteen meets in the region before winding up the season in June. 1987 also marked the start of a girls' team that so far has had only girls from Ml-B as members. This year's guys' team was made up only of members Scott Stanaway, Paul Paoletti, Mike Manion, Ryan Peterson, Rob Aaronen, and Steve Fingeroos, but they nev- ertheless had a good season in 1987. Paul Paoletti stood out with an incredible game, winning the region tournament by two strokes, and placing fifteenth in the state competition, his second state meet since his Sophomore year. The golfers finished third in the region and in the Iron Range Conference, and took second place in the East Range Conference, losing first place by just half a point. Steve Fingeroos finished a respetable fourth place in the East Range Conference. 62 The VHS Wrestlers, com- bined with a few neighbor- ing schools, were a strong team in 1988. Wrestling tra- ditionally makes all Senior members captains, there were eleven Seniors on this year's team The wrestlers had tough practices and stuck to their diets in order to meet their weight class requirements. All the hard work paid off as three quali- fied for the State tourna- ment. Advancing to the State competition were Charlie Prasnicki, a Fresh- man, at the 115 weight class, and Seniors John Pras- nicki at 129 and Lance New- man at 135. Proud coaches were Roger Nelson, Jim (or Little ) Nelson, and Rick Erickson. The team promises to dominate in the future despite the graduation of '88's strong wrestlers. Good luck to the upcoming talent! 1 Lance N. takes a breather 2 Phil A grinds his opponent into the floor. 3 Row 1: Cory Vanderort. Steve Lustig. Jeff Erickson, Charlie Prasnicki, Phil Angell. Greg Drinnon. Gary lustig. Row 2: Jeff Lackner, John Prasnicki, Lance Newman, Jesse Miller, Dave Miller, Darrin Bailey, Dan Siebert Row 3: Mgr Rachael Ailar. Steve Blais, Dusty Jackson. Peter Severson, Trevor Nystrom. Steve Richard, Paul Wilson, Mgr Angie Olivanti. 1. Brendon Etter looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to. 2 Members of the Big Bad Blue Devils hit the field for another ex- citing game 3. Jason Bergman watches the relay from the stands. 4 Mary Vidmar practices a jump on the pommel horse. 5. Girls swim team captains Viki Carlson, Virginia Roivanen and Megan Dunlap demonstrate the difficult use of kickboards. 6. Hockey Devil Jim Horvat skates around one of the A-HL Black - hawks. 7. Bathing beauties Pat Etter, Tim Miro. Dan Saatela and Craig Spry model the latest in swimsuit fash- ions. 8. Lady Devil Lesley Fabish steals the ball from her opponent. Anderson. R. $ Frandsen. D. Eskokx M. Berger. D. Christianson. W. Fiedler. M. Gunderson. C. Haraden. G. Jacobsen. K Johnson. B Johnson. D. Kesanen, B Kittock-Sargent, M. Kehoe. B Como. J. Froehlingsdorf, J. Johnson. L. Koebensky. K. Dobberstein. B. Groves. L. Hendrickson, D. NO PICTURE AVAILABLE Kaminen. G. Kokal, G. 66 Krause. M. LaKosky. J. Lamppa. D. NO PICTURE AVAILABLE Mesich. J. Miller. T. Moeller. T. NO PICTURE AVAILABLE Skalko. G. Somero. W Sorci. R. Roskoski, E. Stananway. B Swenson. D. ‘f A 67 Torrel. P. Turk. T. Vitse. J. Vukmanich. J. Witty. J. The class of 1W0 anticipated the� new place n Senior High with boundtess sophomore energy and excitement This is the� year to finaly start ber g recognized for the� occomptehments. and is also the trocJtional tme for initiation into Sr rtgh workloads Drivers’ train- ing was mastered and even paralel parking c dn't stop the deter mned class from gettng the� fccenses at lost Many attended the� first Ti nabout dance and learned how to decorate floats for Home- coming The Sophmore class has lots of athlete, musical, and leoder- shp abity.as we« as general talent and personalty to carry them through the year and the next two Sophmore class officers were Pres Carleen Matts. Vice Pres Leah Germ. Secretary Lynn Bakanc. Treas Lesbe Fabeh Laura Aas© Kevin Ackley Darren Alto Rachel Alar Carey Allen Robert Arola Julia Asplund Chad Avikainen Lynn Bakaric Jenniter Baribeau Jason Bergman Shannon Bergman Bradley Bialke Brenda Blume Terry Jo Brown 70 PICTURE AVAILABLE Brenda Bystrom Charles Childs Timothy Croft Tracey Deluca Tina Dethloff John Dreshar Sherry Elmquist Chad Erspamer Patrick Etter Lesley Fabish Tom Flake Phillip Foster Peter Froehlingsdorf Rebecca Frosaker Cameron Frost Brad Gertach Leah Germ Alfred Golden Wiliam Gooden Stacey GorriH Daniel Groebe Cory Groves Leif Gunderson Danielle Hadash Richard Hagen Andrew Hallin Seph Hammer Ross Harvey Tammy Heglund Kristin Helland 71 Eric Hietala Thomas Hiltunen Sonia Holmes Andrea Honkoia Faith Horvath Jason Hujanen Michael Ibrahim Denise Jacobson Dionne Jarvis Richard Johnson Robert Jokinen Rhonda Kaivoia Julie Kendrick Amy Kilbane Daren Kobal Todd Korpi John Kramer Justin Larson Melissa Laukka Michelle Lehman Thomas Lohse Eric Luoma Paul Maki Darrin Markkula Dana Marks William Matshciner Carleen Matts Kerri Mattson Sean Maynard Keith Mayry 72 Stacey McCormick Joy McKenzie Heather McMaster Darin Meehan Cynthia Miller Timothy Miro Tom Miro Jennifer Moeller Michelle Nooter Eric Oklobzija Angela Olivanti Thomas Olson Tracy Olson Glenn Patrick James Pauling Trevor Paulson Tara Pender Michael Persons Jamie Peterson Scott Peterson Jodi Phillipich Sarah Pietz Kurt Pitkanen David Pylkka Audrea Rasmusson Steven Richard John Risse Angie Rouistod Keith Rudolph Daniel Saatela 73 Joseph Schechinger Robert Schley Chad Seppala April Seppi James Sereno Kelly Sistad Keith Spencer Craig Spry Jennifer Spry Stacy Starkman Frederick Stauber Dave Stockey Laureen Strand Teri Swenson Brian Tanttu Richard Task men Robert Tekautz Jessica Thomas Steven Trerberg Steven Ulrich Tara VanSoest Billy Veal Melissa Verkovich James Virkus John Vukmanich Erik Wedge Christopher Weinert Gregory Wesala Steven Whalen Shelly Wiitanen 74 6 Stacey G.. Brad G.. Cindy M. and Jen M. mo- del the latest in float fashions 7. Tara V. and her new boyfriend. 8. Heather M. asks for more newspaper 9. AI G. brings Heather more paper The class of 1989 has plenty of energy to go around' This is a class of leaders who aren’t afrod to get nvolved n numerous extra cumcu- lars or to cha� enge themselves ocodermcaly This year, the Amors b g project was the Prom One expense they might have hod to cover this year was the class rmg And a new reminder of response ity came n the form of the PSAT test Al r al. an excelent year was hod by the Juniors' Class officers were Pres Fred Tibayan. Vice Pres Lana Mattonen. Secretary Mary Grahovak. Treas Marc Wester bur Stacey Allen Bradley Alto Brian Alto Denise Anderson Jonas Asplund Brian Bailey Shane Bakaric Paula Barboni Jessica Bateman Jason Bell Bruce Berlin Marcello Bernini Paul Blaeser Diane Bloomquist James Boitz 80 Jeff Boorman Roberta Borden Dena Boutto Dennis Boyer James Brown Dave Carlson Joseph Carlson Michael Chiabotti Shawn Christensen Jennifer Christiansen Kara Christofferson Daniel Clouse Dana Cope Victoria Dean Timothy Diwishek Bradley Erceg David Falkowski Christina Fortun Elizabeth Frandsen Alicia Gianlorenzi Jennifer Gianlorenzi Lisa Goldworthy Mary Grahovak Jennifer Grams Jason Granneman Victor Gunderson Lynn Guski Clifford Guss Jody Haavisto Daniel Hockey 81 Jason Hagolin Debra Halenbeck Dawn Hammer Kelly Haraden Jason Hasselius Robert Hayden Kerry Honkonen Kristen Horoshak James Horvat Michael Jarmer Tammy Jennings Jennifer Johnson Jodi Lee Johnson Thomas Johnson Ryan Jones Kendall Kangas Wendy Kangas Kendra Kauppi Wesley Kesanen Kelly Kilbane Kristifer Kirkman Kristi Kirsch Bud Kishel Michael Knutsen Jacob Kortes Kevin Koski Kurt Krenz Corinne Kruse Rebecca Kuzma Steven Lalli 82 Jane lend Tom letourneau Charles Lindgren Heather Lindgren Leslie Little Michael Long Kimberly Lore Michelle Luoma Melanie Lustila Keith Luzovich Peter Maki Charity Mason Lana Mattonen Barbara Mattson Tony Maturi JoAnn Mayry Julie McBride Laura McBride Kirk McKee Jennifer McKenna Mary Jo Melander Annette Mobraten Denise Molesky Allison Monsrud KeHy Mroz KeHy Naughton Paul Neari Michelle Nelson Troy Nelson Martin Nooter 83 Chris Nordlinder Craig Osterman Kristen Palazzari Patty Paul Jack Paskvan Danae Peterson Justin Peterson Scott Peterson Wade Peterson Lori Phillips Russel Poderzay Holly Popelka Dale Popenhagen Kevin Preckel Tim Raymond Joseph Richard Chad Robinson Julie Robinson Allison Rodby Jason Rogers Michelle Rosman Dean Salminen Tony Santelli Dawn Schlotec Eric Schmidt Tony Seaman Jennifer Semon Bruce Sirotiak Leslie Skarich Tina Smith Gina Sorci Amy Spoilar Thomas Squires Douglas Stanzell Maria Strand Terry Strong Eric Suihkonen Trisha Sundquist Gary Sweno Tod Swenson Jason Tammmen Jennifer Tamminen Debra Tampte Amy Teasck Lisa Thomas Fredrick Tibayan Jennifer Tiemans Christine Trucano Deanne Turner Scott Turner Julie Ulrich Rebecca VanDerventer Mary Vidmar Susan Walden Wendy Wavernack Julie Weber Nadine West Marc Westerbur Daniel Wilde Ann Williams 85 Rick Williams Eron Woods Douglas Wright Jody Varick David Zimmel Camera Shy Niki Bartlott Carla Fuhr Martin Henschel Cindy Kindstrand Pam Wilmar 86 88 Therese is trying hard to fight off RONBO! Today, We Dream It ... The Class of Eighty-Eight we proudly say we are We know the sky's the limit, we've reached for that Golden Star. Remembering back to seventh grade when everything was new. Stupid lockers that wouldn't open; Getting lost a time or two ... Soon the big day arrived; graduation from Junior High The days kept going faster My how time does fly. Sophomores, then Juniors; could it possibly be next?? Our long-awaited Senior Year - the year that'll be THE BEST! We've all grown up together like a family, as one. The memories we've made - Wow! - Brendon, You're 1 in our book! Love Mom Bob Congratulations Todd! Love, Mom, Dad, Tammy and Muffin Congratulations Chad M. Love, Mom and Dad. Kathy, you're the greatest daughter sister! We love you! Mom, Dad, Eric (Muttley Kissa, too!) Congratulations Joe! You made it! Love, Mom, Dad, Tim and Chris Mom and Dad Alison, Congratulations! We are so proud of you! Your future's so bright, we have to wear shades! Love, Mom, Dad and Jen We've had a lot of FUN! Sports' games, dances, and PARTIES - we sure have had a blast! The friendships we have made Forevermore will last. Seniors on top of it all - the big guys of the school “Keep on believing and never give in Will always be our rule. I know that somewhere down the road we'll be pulled in separate ways, but never forgotten will be Our Wonderful High School Days! We'll never know what the future may bring us, but we'll always know we've tried! I could tell you One thousand. Nine hundred and Eighty-Eight times: We're the Class with Spirit, Ambition, and Pride!!! C-Ya! love, MAK Kyle J, Shawn L, Bob H. and Mark F are quite the crew! ,,, , Way to go Jeff Burke! Class '88 Love, Mom, Dad, dnd Cdrolyn Tomorrow We Live It! You're the greatest Mandy! Congratulations! Love. Mom, Dad and Cory Ni' Congratulations John! Love, Mom and Floyd Congratulations Tammy! Mom, Dad, Todd, and Muffin too! Congratulations Gary! You Made it! Love, Dad. Mom. Phillip, Robert. U i and Brenda Congratulations Shelia! You made it! Mom and Dad Congratulations Janelle! Love. Mom. Dad and Renee 91 THE CLASS OF 1988 Seniors With Style! The year: 1988. The event: Graduation. For who: A diverse, energetic, and fun-loving bunch of VHS Seniors. Looking back, it seemed at times that the Senior year was a dream that would never become reality. Graduation was the last thing on the minds of rookie Sophomores. We were too busy learning about our new responsibilities and fitting in with upperclassmen to give a thought to the future. As Juniors, we grew restless at times with the boring school- day routine and the same, too-familiar faces. We waited. At last, September 9,1987 arrived, the first day of our Senior year. We expected this year to be the most exciting, as everyone had told us it would be, and we weren't disap- pointed. We grew closer as a class than we had been before, the Senior bond was a special thing. Teachers also seemed to treat us with more respect. Finally, our friends were voted Homecoming and Snow Week royalty. We handed out Senior pictures to our friends and wrote wills in our own Senior booklets. The Senior banquet, baccalaure- ate, party, and the Prom were held in our honor. Never had we gotten so much recognition and had as much fun. We all regretted to see it end so soon, as we realized that there could never be another Senior year for us. As we left VHS, we promised to reach for the stars and to never forget how important our class and its memories will remain in our lives. Senior Class Officers: President. Marsh Johnson, Vice Presi- dent, Kathy Maki, Secretary, Lora Kukkonen, Treasurer, The- rese Whalen Sara Aase Joe Adamiak Michelle Allen Darin Alto Joel Anderson Sheila Anderson Philip Angell Tammi Appleby Todd Arbogast Kenneth Arola Derek Bertolas Gary Blume Terrance Brusacoram Jeffrey Burke Brenda Bussey Lisa Bussey Catherine Clark Scott Clark Darrin Cobb Laura Davis Julia Dean Edward Foster Hauns Froehlingsdorf Wendy Gillespie Daniela Giussani Barbara Gooden Angela Greenwalt James Flaavisto Joshua Flaltunen Susan Harju Jamie Heglund Carie Heikkila Christopher Heine Patricia Heinrich Anna Helland Scott Isaacson Melinda Hietala Bonnie Hill Robert Horvat Cheryl Johnson % s 4 Christine Johnson Kyle Johnson Lynn Johnson Marshall Johnson Kris Kangas Jody Kesanen Michelle Kislia Brian Knapp Karl Kohlhase Natalie Kokal Carol Kuehl Lora Kukkonen Jeffrey Lackner Bryan Larson Kraig Larson Todd Lasky Kathy Lee Keith Lehman Diane Lehto Rhonda Lehto Shawn Lind Marc Ludwig Gary Lustig Ginger Lustila Leah Lustila Jodi Makela Kathy Maki Melissa Maki Michelle Marks Erik Matala Carol Mattson Allen Mattonen Mark McCoid John McDonald Pam Mehle Jesse Miller Tabitha Mock David Miller Janet Mohney Eric Miller Craig Merten Chad Mesojedec Paul Mowrey Kevin Nesbitt Lance Newman Michele Niemi Joseph Perko Jody Phenning Kim Picek Lainie Plotnik Amy Pollock John Prasnicki Rebecca Prijatel Timothy Raymond Ricky Robinson Shawn Roen Virginia Roivanen Nikolaus Ronning Allyson Roszak Robert Senn Peter Severson Daniel Siebert Linda Street Gary Stanaway Daniel Skinner Troy Sleeman Scott Stanaway Paul Sternberg Tracy Suomela Christopher Stall Karen Swearingen Sheldon Sweeney Michael Sweno Robert Tarr Larry Torres Yuji Uesugi Amanda Vandervort Tamara Van Soest Marie Virkus Brad Weber Brenda Weiss Therese Whalen No Photo Available Roy Aho Stacy Asmund Darren Bailey Mark Cummingham David High William King James Lackner Jack Moesenthin Randy Orehak ] Tricia Wirtanen 102 Sheila Anderson Phil Angell Tammi Appleby Todd Arbogast Ken Arola Derek Bertolas Gary Blume Ron Byron Neil Campbell Terry Brusacoram Jeff Burke Brenda and Lisa Bussey I •� ¥ Nathan Carlsgaard Mark Carlson Viki Carlson nauns Wendy Gillespie Froehlingsdorf Daniela Giussani Barb Gooden James Haavisto Josh Haltunen Michelle Hannay Sue Harju Carie Heikkila Chris Heine I- —I r m ud UD 104 Julie Kottom Karl Kohlhase Natalie Kokal Brian Koski Tricia Koski Kathy Lee Eric Krenze Carol Kuehl Lora Kukkonen Jeff Lackner Diane Lehto Rhonda Lehto Shawn Lind Gary Lustig Ginger Lustila Leah Lustila Jodi Makela Kathy Maki Melissa Maki Michelle Marks Eric Miller Tabitha Mock Janet Mohney Paul Mowery Kevin Nesbitt Lance Newman Michele Niemi Tammy Niemi Rod Novak Chad Pajari Joe Perko Jody Phenning Kim Picek Lainie Plotnik Amy Pollock John Prasnicki Becky Prijatel Shawn Roen Virginia Roivanen Nik Ronning Allyson Roszak Dan Siebert Dan Skinner Troy Sleeman Scott Stanaway Linda Street Tracy Suomela Karen Swearingen Sheldon Sweeney Janelle Tetrault Kara Tomazin Joyce Toole Mandy Vandervort Marie Virkus Brad Weber Brenda Weiss Therese Whalen Tammy Van Soest Tricia Wirtanen BEST DRESSERS: Michelle Marks and Todd Arbogast MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Megan Dunlap and Brendan Etter BEST PHYSIQUE: Tabitha Mock and Darrin Cobb 1988 SENIOR HALL OF MOST MUSICAL: Karl Kolhase and Pam Mehle MOST TALKATIVE: Tricia Wirtanen and Erik Matala BIGGEST B.S.'ers Phil Angel and Janet Mohney MOST LIKELY TO MAKE A MILLION: Therese Whalen and Brad Weber 108 CLASS FLIRTS: Lora Kukkonen and Marsh Johnson SHYEST QUIETEST: Nathan Carlsgaard and Anna Helland TALLEST SHORTEST: MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT: Rhonda Lehto. Sara Aase, Rick Robinson, and Terry John Me Donald and Kathy Maki Brusacoram. BEST PERSONALITY: Chris Heine and Jody Phenning MOST ATHLETIC: Kyle Johnson and Lainie Plotnik 6 LIFE OF THE PARTY: Missy Maki and Rod Novak CLASS CLOWNS: Dan Siebert and Viki Carlson 109 STRUT m FOREIGN FRIENDS .. Hi, my name is Marc. I left my hometown Hamburg, West Germany to figure out what life is in this big America. It turned out that this was a really great year and a great experience. I have really enjoyed snowmobiling, 3-wheeling, fishing, hunting, skiing, snow shoveling and swimming on our team, I have to thank many people, who were so nice and friendly to me over the duration of this year: First of all there is, of course, my fantastic family, the Rovianens with the best sisters I’ve ever had (Virginia Geor- gena). I have to mention the Tibayan Family and my buddy Jean-Paul Emery as special friends. I give a special thanks to Mrs. Salmi, who provided me with wonderful attention in her Senior Social Class. Marc Ludwig 2072 Klien Hansdorf Dorfntrasse 32 West Germany Hi! I am Dany, a YFU exchange student from Switzer- land. Our school is very different from here. You are done at the age of fifteen years old and we have not high school. Also, we have not so hurry over time, it's more relaxed. Virginia is quite different and maybe this is the reason that I like here. I like alot my host family and the other exchange students and everybody in school. I would like to say thanks to everybody for be so nice to me and my teachers who have been al- ways so patient to me. A special greetings to the girls of the Swimming team and to Mr. Hafdahl. I have had a great time with you! Thanks also to my area rep. Karen Grahovak and YFU for making this year one of the best of my life. I think will be hard for me to say goodbye when I'll have to leave. Write to me, every- body! Ciao! Daniela Giussani V. San Gottardo 6799 Chiggiogna (Ticino) 004194 38. 17.65 Switzerland Hallo Leute, (people) I'm Nik Ronning from West Ger- many. From my first day of school you all made me feel so welcome, I had no problems making friends. In the fall I joined cross-country'' (outdoor survival train- ing) and in spring I plan to join baseball. I enjoyed watching games and giving musical support to the band (Flutes Forever!). I was surprised how many ac- tivities here are connected with the school. I had lots of fun with them, especially the Battle of the Bands ( Wake me. Shake me ). I enjoyed very much being a part of American Life -what am I going to do without Alf? I had an unforgettable time in Virginia and at VHS. A big thank you to my great family, the Aase's, and to all my friends, teachers, and all the others I met and talked to. Maybe you could drop by sometime or just write me a letter. Nikolaus Ronning Zur Friedrichshohe 7 7750 Konstanz West Germany FRIENDS FOREVER Hi! My name is Yuji from Japan. I come here to meet new people, to travel internationally, and for new and fun experience. I've been always cur- ious about America and I think I get good experience living with family. People in Virginia have been excellent. Especially Football and Basketball teams that were great to play in. I love sports. School here is very different from mine — I say thank you to teachers who helped me to understand. I would also like to thank my excellent family, the Grahovaks. I have been very welcomed here, ex- cept the cold weather (-70 F wind chills?!!) Where I live is very warm. Come look me up. You'll be welcome any time. Yuji Uesugi 9-11 Takasago-cho Numazu-shi Shizuoka-ken 410 Japan 113 FAVORITE JEANS; 1. Levi's 2 Guess 3. Zeno 4. Jordache THE PEPSI CHALLENGE: FADS FAVORITE MUSICAL GROUP: 1. Whitesnake 2. Bon Jovi 3. Van Halen 1 Coke........81% 2 Pepsi...... 19% 4. AC DC FAVORITE HANGOUTS: FAVORITE CARS: 1 Main Street 1. Pacer (Rhonda's fishbowl) 2. People's Homes 2. Corvette 3 Hunting Shacks 3. Lambourgini 4 Thunderbird Mall 1 Vintage Mustangs FASHIONS FAVORITE SONG: 1 Here I Go Again Whites- nake 2. Mony Mony Billy Idol (re- make) 3. Still of the Night Whites- nake 4 Never Say Good Bye Bon Jovi . SHOW: 1 Moonlighting 2. Knots Landing 3. Alt 4. The Cosby Show FAVORITE ACTRESS: FAVORITE ACTOR AND 1. Molly Ringwald 1. Tom Cruise 2. Cybil Shepard 2 Bruce Willis 3. Lisa Bonet 3. Rob Lowe 4. Vanna White 4. Eddie Murphy FAVORITES ( AVORITE MOVIE 1. Top Gun 2 The Lost Boys 3. Stand By Me 4. A Nightmare on Elm Street m Aagenes, Jason 53 Aase, Laura 3, 28, 33 Aase, Sara 12 1, 13, 14, 16, 30, 32, 38, 44, 92, 102, 109, 116, 126 Adamiak, Joe 12 92, 102 Aho, Roy 12 101 Alar, Rachel 16, 63 Allen, Michelle 12 15, 27, 42, 92, 102 Alto, Brad 27 Alto, Darin 12 6, 92, 102 Anderson, Joel 12 5, 27, 32, 33, 92, 102 Anderson, Sheila 12 40, 92, 102 Angell, Philip 12 63, 92, 102, 108 Appleby, Tammi 12 27, 92, 102 Arbogast, Todd 12 60, 93, 102, 107 Arola, Kenneth 12 93, 102 Arola, Robert 53 Asmund, Stacy 12 101 Bailey, Brian 13, 60 Bailey, Darren 12 63, 101 Bakaric, Lynn 48 Bakaric, Shane 54, 58 Baribeau, Jennifer 42 Bateman, Jessica 1, 15, 22, 38, 51, 57, 61, 116 Bell, Jason 22 Belpedio, Niki 40 Bergman, Jason 49, 53, 64 Bertolas, Derek 12 15, 27, 29, 50, 93, 102 Bialke, Bradley 18, 114 Blaeser, Paul 54 Blume, Gary 12 93, 102 Boitz, Jim 54 Brusacoram, Terrance 12 93102, 109 Burke, Jeffrey 12 93, 102 Bussey, Brenda 12 4, 93, 102 Bussey, Lisa 12 4, 93, 102 Byron, Ronald 12 93, 102 Campbell, Neil 12 5, 26, 50, 93, 102 Carlsgaard, Nathan 12 93, 102, 108 Carlson, Mark 12 93, 102 Carlson, Todd 58 Carlson, Viki 12 52, 53, 64, 93, 102, 109, 115 Caulfield, Alison 12 29, 31, 32, 33, 93, 102 Checco, Darrick 12 93 Christensen, Shawn 117 Christiansen, Jennifer 26, 28, 31 Christopherson, Kara 39 Cina, Jennifer 12 93 Clark, Catherine 12 94, 102 Clark, Scott 12 30, 53, 94, 102 Cobb, Darrin 12 54, 60, 94, 102, 107 Cope, Dana 3, 22, 33, 40, 43, 44, 52, 114 Croft, Tim 13, 60 Cummingham, Mark 12 101 Davis, Laura 12 42, 94, 102 Dean, Julia 12 22, 94, 103 Dethloff, Tina 1, 41, 57, 116 Diwishek, Tim 18, 53, 114 Dunlap, Megan 12 26, 27, 32, 52, 53, 64, 94, 103, 107 Elmquist, Sherry 33, 49, 51, 59 Erspamer, Chad 49, 58 Etter, Brendon 12 27, 29, 32, 50, 58, 64, 94, 103, 107 Etter, Pat 53, 64, 117 Fabish, Lesley 48, 51, 59, 64 Fabish, Mark 12 15, 50, 91, 94, 103, 116 Fortun, Tina 22 Foster, Edward 12 44, 94, 103 Frandsen, Elizabeth 1, 16, 33, 38, 116 Froehlingsdorf, Hauns 12 3, 30, 53, 94, 103 Froehlingsdorf, Peter 18 Gams, Lee 53 Gerlach, Brad 18 Germ, Leah 15, 18 Gianlorenzi, Alicia 6, 42, 43 Gianlorenzi, Jennifer 42, 43 Gillespie, Wendy 12 22, 38, 44, 94, 103 Giussani, Daniela 12 26, 52, 94, 103, 112 Golden, Alfred 28, 44 Gooden, Barbara 12 94, 103 118 Gorrill, Stacey 13, 55, 116 Grahovak, Mary 13, 52, 41, 125 Gus, Clifford 4 Haavisto, James 12 94, 103 Hadash, Danielle 4, 42, 43 Hagolin, Jason 29, 50 Hallin, Andrew 13, 14 Haltunen, Joshua 12 94, 103 Hammerschmidt, Julie 12 43, 95 Hannay, Michelle 12 5, 95, 103 Haraden, Kelly 53 Harju, Sue 12 95, 103 Harvey, Ross 53 Hasselius, Jason 50, 117 Hawk, Margery 12 95 Heglund, Jamie 12 95 Heglund, Tammy 48 Heikkila, Carie 12 42, 43, 95, 103 Heine, Christopher 12 54, 60, 95, 103, 109, 115 Heinrich, Patricia 12 31, 33, 95, 117 Helland, Anna 12 13, 26, 27, 32, 52, 95, 103, 108 Helland, Kristen 26, 116 Hietala, Melinda 12 95, 103 High, David 12 101 Hill, Bonnie 12 6, 30, 95, 103, 126 Holmes, Gina 38 Horvat, Jim 54, 64 Horvat, Robert 12 27, 54, 91, 95, 103 Horvath, Faith 55 Isaacson, Scott 12 95 Jarmer, Mike 3, 18, 53 Jennings, Tammy 13 Johnson, Cheryl 12 22, 95, 103 Johnson, Christine 12 22, 30, 95, 103, 115, 122, 126 Johnson, Jenny 39 Johnson, Kyle 12 44, 50, 91, 95, 109 Johnson, Lynn 12 96, 103, 117 Johnson, Marshall 12 14, 32, 92, 96, 103, 108, 125 Johnson, Melissa 49 Johnson, Tom 27 Kaivola, Rhonda 40 Kangas, Kris 12 96, 103 Kauppi, Kendra 15, 22, 27, 31, 33, 51, 61 Kendrick, Julie 39 Kesanen, Jody 12 96 Kesanen, Wesley 13 Kilbane, Amy 48 Kilbane, Kelly 22 King, William 12 101 Kirsch, Kristi 1, 22, 41, 44, 116, 117 Kislia, Michelle 12 15, 22, 42, 96, 103 Knapp, Brian 12 96 Knutsen, Mike 13 Kohlhase, Karl 12 96, 104, 108 Kokal, Natalie 12 42, 43, 96, 104 Korpi, Todd 1 Koski, Brian 12 14, 32, 54, 56, 96, 104 Koski, Kevin 50 Koski, Tricia 12 52, 55, 59, 96, 104 Kottom, Julie 12 39, 96, 104 Kramer, John 16 Krenze, Eric 12 96, 104 Krenze, Kurt 53 Kruse, Corrine 30 Kuehl, Carol 12 96, 104 Kukkonen, Lora 12 3, 6, 14, 22, 39, 44, 92, 96, 104, 108 Kuzma, Becky 27, 31, 33 Lackner, James 12 101 Lackner, Jeffrey 12 63, 96, 104 Lalli, Steve 44, 54 Larson, Bryan 12 96 Larson, Kraig 12 6, 97 Lasky, Todd 12 97 Laukka, Melissa 48, 51, 59 Lee, Kathy 12 27, 42, 43, 97, 104 Lehman, Keith 12 6, 97 Lehman, Michelle 3, 15, 18, 48, 59 Lehto, Diane 12 97, 104 Lehto, Rhonda 12 44, 90, 97, 104, 109 Lend, Jane 22, 38, 61 Lind, Shawn 12 60, 91, 97, 104 Lindgren, Heather 44, 123 119 Little. Leslie 22 Lore, Kim 44 Ludwig, Marc 12 13, 26, 49, 53, 97, 112 Luoma, Eric 18 Luoma, Michelle 31, 44 Lustig, Gary 12 63, 97, 104 Lustila, Ginger 12 43, 97, 104 Lustila, Leah 12 97, 104 Makela, Jodi 12 14, 44, 97, 104 Maki, Kathryn 12 5, 27, 42, 43, 92, 97, 104, 109 Maki, Melissa 12 6, 30, 97, 104, 109, 126 Marks, Michelle 12 97, 104, 107 Mason, Charity 22, 55 Matala, Erik 12 32, 53, 97, 104, 108 Mattonen, Allen 12 98 Mattonen, Lana 38 Matts, Carleen 4, 13, 28, 33, 55 Mattson, Carol 12 98, 104 Mattson, Kerri 1, 33, 38, 116 McBride, Julie 1, 15, 22, 41, 51, 57, 61, 116 McBride, Laura 1, 29, 38, 52, 116 McCoid, Mark 12 16, 98, 104 McCormick, Stacey 15, 39, 48, 51 McDonald, John 12 15, 50, 60. 98, 104, 109 McKenna, Jenny 3, 38 McKenzie, Joy 55 McMatser, Heather 28 Mehle, Pam 12 18, 98, 108 Melander, Mary Jo 27, 33, 44 Merten, Craig 12 98 Mesojedec, Chad 12 98, 104 Miller, Cindy 123 Miller, David 12 14, 63, 98 Miller, Eric 12 44, 54, 98, 105 Miller, Jesse 12 6, 63, 98 Miro, Tim 53, 64 Mobraten, Annette 27 Mock, Tabitha 12 22, 32, 44, 98, 105, 107 Moeller, Jennifer 15, 51, 57 Moesenthin, Jack 12 101 Mohney, Janet 12 3, 14, 52, 98, 105, 108 Mowrey, John 58 Mowrey, Paul 12 98, 105 Naughton, Kelly 33, 38, 117 Neari, Paul 54, 123 Nelson, Michelle 4, 30 Nesbitt, Kevin 12 98, 105 Newman, Lance 12 58, 63, 98, 105 Niemi, Michele 12 6, 30, 98, 105 Niemi, Tammy 12 1, 41, 99, 105, 116 Nooter, Martin 15, 117 Norlander, Chris 54 Novak, Rodney 12 99, 105, 109 Olivanti, Angie 59, 63 Orehak, Randy 12 101 Pajari, Chad 12 54, 56, 99, 105 Paskvan, Curtis 12 99, 115 Patrick, Glenn 53, 114 Perko, Joseph 12 99, 105 Peterson, Danae 1, 22, 38, 57, 116 Peterson, Justin 56 Phenning, Jody 12 1, 3, 38, 99, 105, 109, 116 Phillipich, Jodi 33 Phillips, Lori 22, 39, 55, 116 Picek, Kim 12 22, 42, 43, 44, 99, 105, 125 Pietz, Sara 28 Pitkanen, Kurt 53 Plotnik, Lainie 12 22, 32, 33, 44, 99, 105, 109 Pollock, Amy 12 5, 32, 99, 105 Prasnicki, John 12 63, 99, 105 Preckle, Kevin 18 Prijatel, Becky 12 6, 15, 27, 38, 99, 105 Raymond, Timothy 12 99 Richard, Steve 63 Robinson, Chad 54, 116 Robinson, Julie 15, 39 Robinson, Rick 12 99, 109 Roen, Shawn 12 99, 105 Roivanen, Virginia 12 26, 52, 64, 99, 105 Ronning, Nikolaus 12 3, 13, 26, 33. 49, 99, 105, 113 120 Roszak, Allison 12 39, 100, 105 Rustad, Bracken 53 Saatela, Dan 53, 58, 64 Schlotec, Dawn 16, 42, 52, 126 Seaman, Tony 4, 16, 18 Semon, Jennifer 117 Senn, Robert 12 100 Severson, Peter 12 6, 27, 29, 63, 100 Siebert, Daniel 12 63, 100, 105, 109 Sirotiak, Bruce 122 Sistad, Kelly 39 Skarich, Leslie 48, 51, 61 Skinner, Daniel 12 14, 50, 58, 100, 105 Sleeman, Troy 12 100, 105 Sorci, Gina 1, 3, 41, 116 Spollar, Amy 117 Spry, Craig 64 Spry, Jennifer 48, 51, 59, 116 Squires, Tom 50, 58 Stall, Christopher 12 44, 53, 100 Stanaway, Gary 12 100 Stanaway, Scott 12 4, 54, 62, 100, 105, 117 Starkman, Stacy 39, 57 Stauber, Fred 56 Sternberg, Paul 12 100, 106 Strand, Maria 1, 38, 57, 116 Street, Linda 12 26, 31, 44, 100, 106 Sundquist, Trisha 1, 22, 30, 38, 116 Suomela, Tracy 12 100, 106 Swearingen, Karen 12 100, 106 Sweeney, Sheldon 12 100, 106, 124 Sweno, Michael 12 100 Swenson, Tod 29, 31 Tamminen, Jennifer 48 Tanttu, Brian 49 Tarr, Robert 12 100, 106 Teasck, Amy 52, 125 Tetrault, Janelle 12 22, 44, 101, 106 Thomas, Lisa 22 Thorin, Eric 12 101 Tibayan, Fred 15, 16, 18, 29, 50 Tiemens, Jennifer 33 Tomazin, Kara 12 42, 101, 106 Toole, Joyce 12 6, 61, 101, 106 Torres, Larry 12 50, 58, 101 Trucano, Tina 51 Turner, Scott 44 Uesugi, Yuji 12 26, 50, 101, 113 Ulrich, Julie 27, 42 Ulrich, Steve 53 Van Soest, Tamara 12 101, 106 Van Soest, Tara 28, 30, 33 Vandervort, Amanda 12 33, 101, 106 Verkovich, Melissa 28 Vidmar, Mary 52, 55, 64 Virkus, James 31, 116 Virkus, Marie 12 101, 106 Vukmanich, John 13, 53 Walden, Susan 42 Wavernack, Wendy 33, 42, 48 Weber, Brad 12 32, 101, 106, 108 Weiss, Brenda 12 44, 101, 106 Westerbur, Marc 22, 30, 44, 50, 126 Whalen, Steve 53 Whalen, Therese 12 27, 32, 40, 44, 90, 92, 101, 106, 108 Williams, Ann 40 Wirtanen, Tricia 12 27, 42, 43, 101, 106, 108 Woods, Eric 58 Wright, Doug 114 Yarick, Jody 30, 40, 44, 52, 116, 126 Yost, Chad 53, 114 Zupetz, Sandy 51, 57, 61 Amkenjs Cometas The HUB Clothiers 320 CHESTNUT STREET, TELEPHONE (2)8) 741-0524 THUNDERBIRD MAIL, TELEPHONE (218) 741-2923 VIRGINIA, MINNESOTA 55792 Virginia Boat 5th Ave Department Store Darkroom Supplies, Lenses Flashes, Tripods, Filters Cases and Video Equipment Incredible Selection of Cameras 205 S 5th Ave, Virginia 741-8994 tyieittei - DRY CLEANING • LAUNDRY • SHOE REPAIR Phone 741-6322 First Street South Sixth Avenue VIRGINIA, MINNESOTA 55792 NORTHERN LIGHTS EVERYTHING FOR THE SPORTSMAN SCHWINN. 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MN 55792 (218) 749-83I8 124 McKenna Studio WEDDINGS - GRADUATION FAMILY GROUPS - COMMERCIAL -a'2� � . � [Hi CHILDREN'S PORTRAITS RESTORATIONS PETS GROUPS WHILE-U-WAIT GENE O BRYAN - PHOTOGRAPHER 741-4842 206 S. 5 AV VIRGINIA Ben Franklin Better qualify for less! Uirginio, MN Pat fr Mary Horan Owners PCaj-a ‘Beauty Sabxu Bardie 0Ke i te t OWNER OPERA! OR Featuiing the Latest In Cuts, Penns, 0 Color tor Men, Women, O’ Children. NORTHGATE PLAZA Virginia. MN S5792 1210) 74 1 -0091 Editor's Note: Well, another yearbook is finished and it wfl be my last, so there are many people I would like to thank who helped make this book possi- ble First of all I would like to say a big Thonk You to the 1988 Rohian staff. They did a fantastic job of designing pages or whatever else we asked of them They were a lot of fun to work with and they made my job alot easier this year. Secondly, I want to thank Mr. Miller for all his help in the last two years. There are so many people I should thank who were not staff members, but did a lot of the important little things like shooting pictures, writing copy, and offering many terrific Ideas to use in the book, but, since there is such limited space I cannot begin to list everyone. Their help is greatly appreciated Another thanx is in order for Sara A.. Tara V.. and Laura A. for all their over- time help on the nights before deadlines (1100, time to go home!) The Sr. High English teach- ers also deserve a big Thanx for being so cooperative about handing things out to the stu- dents for us Well, this is beginning to sound like I've won an acade- my award, so I'll just say 1 last Thank You to everyone else who helped get this book out. It has been a long, hard road over the last two years. Would I do it over again? NO! But I don't regret it. It was alot of long hours, but they were I think they were well spent putting together something that we will all cherish in years to come. I wish Mr Miller and future Rohian staffs the best of luck. 1988 ROHIAN STAFF: Advisor: Mr Tom Miller Editor: Christine Johnson Copy Editor Sara Aase Copy Asst: Bonnie Hill Michele Niemi Business Mar: Melissa Maki Photography: Scott Clark Page Designers: Tara VanSoest Jody Yarick Dawn Schlotec Marc Westerbur Corrine Kruse Trisha Sundquist Michelle Nelson Hauns Froehlingsdorf ►