Washburn High School - Wahian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Mighty Millers Stricken by “The Crud”

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LAKERS The Mighty Millers had waited long enough to put some excitement into their school year, and Homecoming 87 seemed to do it. On Friday, October 9. McQuarrie Stadium was bursting with students, alumni, parents, and teachers who cheered enthusiastically throughout the game. The football team held everyone in suspense by going into overtime and finally downing the Southwest Lakers seven to nothing. The game itself wasn’t the only eye-catcher. At half time, the Millermates danced, the band marched, the floats wafted by, the fans were egged, and, of course, the Royalty made their appearance by parading around the field. Luckily, the MSS (Millers Secret Service) was at hand to guard the Royalty from any danger or practical jokes. Homecoming reached its peak on Saturday, October 10, when the Miller guys escorted their girls to the annual dance. With the musical expertise of Reel to Real, the Millers rocked out and had an unforgettable time. Top: Matt Gair, Stephanie Vaglo and Nam Diffley whoop it up at the Homecoming Dance Bottom Cheorteaders do their part to “Swamp the Lakers. Opposite Page: Top: Miller spirit shines in the class ot '89. Lower left Dan Monagham’s romantic music selection sets the mood for coronation. Lower right: Tracy Byrd; Does he catch it? Yes. touchdown' HOMECOMING V 15

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“Sniffle ... wheeze ... cough ... AAAccKK!!! ... I can’t take it anymore! I can’t breathe! I can’t eat, I can't taste anything and I’d probably suffocate anyway!” Many Millers suffered from a viral infection in September and October. The Bureau of Communicable Diseases had no name for it and so it became known as The Crud. Students and teachers alike were sniffling, sneezing, coughing and generally feeling “yucky,” as Gretchen Peik, school nurse, put it. Most people were out of school for two to three days and when they returned they came armed with boxes of Kleenex and cough drops. The healthy ones complained of not being able to concentrate, due to the noise made by the sick Millers. Hayfever this year was almost as bad as “The Crud. Dust ran high as we had an unusually dry fall. The pollen counts reached 60% or over almost everyday during September. Those students not stricken with “The Crud” were suffering with hayfever. Pumped up with antihistamines and decongestants, students attended classes glassy-eyed and sleepy. Sick students were bogged with homework, because, regardless of how sick the teachers were, they always managed to give assignments! As soon as the end of October cold hit, the “yuckiness” began to disappear and slowly but surely, relief was here. Heidi Farmer succumbs to the Crud. Steve Carlson prepares himself for a sneeze Mr. Dyzacky knows that an apple a day keeps the doctor away! Healthy Millers stand in line to be readmitted to classes. THE CRUD